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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL, SEPTEMBER 13, 1988
A regular meeting of.the Leesburg Town Council was held in the Council
Chambers, 10 Loudoun Street, S.W., Leesburg, Virginia, on September 13,
1988, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Robert E.
Sevila with the invocation given by Mr. Tolbert, followed by the Salute to
the Flag led by Councilmember James Clem. Present were Mayor Sevila;
Councilmembers James.Clem; Christine Forester; Donald Kimball; Claxton
Lovin; William Mulokey and Vice -Mayor John Tolbert, Jr. Staff members
present were Town Manager Jeffrey H. Minor; Assistant Town Manager Steve
Brown, Director of Planning, Zoning and Development Martha Mason -Semmes,
Planner Peter Stephenson; Director of Engineering Tom Mason; Director of
Finance Paul York; Director of Parks and Recreation Gary Huff and Deputy
Town Attorney Deborah Welsh.
' Mayor Sevila welcomed the newest Councilmember, William Mulokey, to the
Council and said Council looked forward to working with him.
On motion by Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Clem, it was recommended the
minutes of the regular meetings of June 22 and July 12, 1988, and special
meetings of November 10, 1987, August 8 and 9, 1988, be approved as written.
Aye: Councilmembers Clem, Forester, Lovin, Kimball, Mulokey, Tolbert
and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
Travis Sample, President of the Loudoun County Public Library Founda-
tion, spoke concerning amending the Zoning District Map for #ZM-101, the
Allman Partnership. He said he wanted to mention the following three fac-
tors: first, the importance of the library facility itself; second, if
Council turns down the Allman site thinking something better will come
along, they may be mistaken -- we are running out of land; and three, he
asked that Council look at this very carefully and not let down the people
of Loudoun County, they are counting on Council's support for this site
because there may not be an option two.
' John Foor, President of Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad, passed
around a proposal requesting the covenant be removed from the deed for the
Rescue Squad land in order that they might use the deed as collateral in
the future when they need to expand. The way it is stated now they would
be unable to use the deed as collateral.
Hubbard Turner , 1107 Bradfield Drive, spoke in opposition of the
Allman rezoning and he wanted to support Council in voting no against this
rezoning.
On motion by Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mrs. Forester, the following
resolution of respect was proposed and unanimously adopted with the follow-
ing amendment: the Mayor asked that copies be sent to the House of Dele-
gates and to the Virginia State Senate to be read and spread on the minutes
of those bodies as well:
WHEREAS, Kenneth B. Rollins, former Leesburg mayor, Loudoun delegate to
the General Assembly and well known resident of Leesburg and Loudoun Coun-
ty, died in Fairfax Hospital on August 28, 1988; and
WHEREAS, Delegate Rollins served with distinction as the mayor of the
Town of Leesburg from September, 1963, through December, 1973, and again
from July 1978, through November, 1981, for a total of nearly 14 years; and
WHEREAS, as mayor, he was instrumental in ensuring that Leesburg would
have an independent and reliable source of water supply from the Potomac
River well into the next century; and
WHEREAS, as mayor and delegate, he played a leadership role in the
original construction of the town's wastewater treatment plant and was of
invaluable assistance to the town's successful funding of its expansion
which was completed in the spring of 1988; and
WHEREAS, Delegate Rollins distinguished himself and the Town of
Leesburg by being elected and serving as memher of the Virginia General
Assembly for 11 years until his death; and
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WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg knew no greater friend in the General
Assembly than Delegate Rollins whose vigorous support for his town never
waivered; and
WHEREAS, while Delegate Rollins' seat in the General Assembly will be
filled by a new representative, Delegate Rollins legacy of leadership,
dedication and love for the Town of Leesburg can never be equaled:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED that the mayor and members of this council for the
Town of Leesburg do extend their sympathy to his family and to all who knew
him; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution of Respect be spread upon
the minutes of this meeting and that a copy be sent to his wife and daugh-
ters and to his father.
Aye: Councilmembers Clem, Forester, Lovin, Kimball, Mulokey, Tolbert
and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
Mayor Sevila made the following proclamation in honor of the Drug Abuse
Resistance Education Program:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program was
implemented in the State of Virginia in 1986 to assist students in recogniz-
ing and resisting the pressures that influence them to experiment with
drugs; and
WHEREAS, the D.A.R.E. program recognizes that education of our children
and the coordinated support from parents, teachers and police is the key
to winning the battle against drugs; and
WHEREAS, September 15, 1988, will be National D.A.R.E. Day by official
proclamation of the United States Congress; and
WHEREAS, the combined efforts of the Loudoun County schools, the
Leesburg Police Department and the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office have
resulted in widespread support for the D.A.R.E. program:
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Robert E. Sevila, Mayor of the Town
of Leesburg in Virginia, hereby proclaim September 15, 1988, as
NATIONAL D.A.R.E. DAY
in the Town of Leesburg, and request all citizens and all community organ-
izations to DARE TO SAY NO.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of
the Town of Leesburg to be affixed this 13th day of September, 1988.
At this time, Mayor Sevila presented Martha Mason -Semmes with a Certifi-
cation of Appreciation. He thanked Mrs. Semmes for all her hard work and
her expertise in her four years in the planning department. The Mayor and
Councilmembers wished her the best of luck.
Mrs. Semmes thanked the Mayor and Council for their remarks and said it
was a hard decision to make but she was looking forward to staying home
with her husband and children.
PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENTS TO LEESBURG ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING REAR
YARDS IN THE R-3 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Mrs. Semmes reported this legislation would amend our townhouse zon-
ing district to reduce the requirement for the rear yard from 30 feet to 20
feet. This addresses a problem experienced by homeowners in a number of
townhouse projects in trying to locate decks which are higher than three
feet off the ground. Under our zoning ordinance as it is written now, any
deck over three feet off the ground is counted as part of the townhouse and
cannot extend into the 30 foot rear yard. The reduction to 20 foot rear
yards would permit decks to be built. We have found this to be a particu-
lar problem in a number of the townhouse projects designed to have second
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story decks. The Planning Commission on July 7, 1988, recommended Council
not adopt this particular legislation because they wanted Council and staff
to consider an alternative means of providing for these decks on the back
of townhouses.
Lou Morrel, 205 Davis Avenue, Kings Chase development, addressing the
issue said there were two things that could help. One, with a three level
townhouse specifically we want to look at expansion of the living areas so,
many people have purchased townhouses, because they could not afford to buy
a house in the area because of the cost of land. The second issue is safe-
ty -- these townhouses are quite high and this is definitely a safety fac-
tor.
Andy Metro, 339 Davis Avenue, Kings Chase development, spoke and
requested that the legislation be restricted to uncovered deck areas only.
He also was concerned about the safety factor.
The public hearing was closed at this time; however, the Mayor reminded
the public if they want to submit their comments in writing, the record
will remain open for a period of 10 days.
On motion by Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Clem, this item was referred
to the Planning and Zoning Committee for further consideration.
Aye: Councilmembers Clem, Forester, Loving Kimball, Mulokey, Tolbert
and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONING APPLICATION 11102 BY ADRIAN EDWARDS (FORMERLY
FILED BY SAMUEL H. ROGERS, III
Mrs. Semmes reported this is a proposed rezoning from County R-1 and
A-3 which allows one unit per acre and one unit for every three acres re-
spectively to Town R-1 which would permit a minimum of 10,000 square foot
lots. The property contains approximately 5 acres located on the dirt part
' of Lawson Road south of Tuscarora Creek. The rezoning proposes a total of
9 lots with an average lot size of approximately 20,000 square feet. It
also proposes the dedication of approximately 15,000 square feet of park
land to the town at the rear of the property which would abut some park
land which has been dedicated by the Fort Beauregard Corporation in an
earlier rezoning. The signed proffers from the applicant have been re-
ceived and cover a concept plan which shows the 9 lots and also includes an
area for the preservation of steep slope areas on the property, and it
includes the dedication of right-of-way and construction of improvements to
Lawson Road itself, including the construction of a pedestrian trail. The
applicant has proffered to provide $1,000 per lot for off-site road improve-
ments, $100 per lot for fire and rescue services and $200 per lot for Ida
Lee Park.
Bill Neville, representing the owner, Mr. Adrian Edwards, spoke on a
couple of major points. The site being considered is a small 5 -acre proper-
ty best characterized by the projects surrounding it. Located to the north
and west, the subdivisions of the Turner -Wilson property and Fort
Beauregard, and to the south and east Tavistock Farms and the Leegate prop-
erty. The property is located in an area very close to the proposed exten-
sion of Battlefield Parkway which suggests it is at a transitional area
between the land uses which are included in the Town Plan for this part of
the Town of Leesburg. He said they have gone to great detail working with
staff and the Planning Commission to address items which are specific to
this site.
The public hearing was closed at this time, however, the Mayor reminded
the public if they want to submit their comments in writing, the record
will remain open for a period of 10 days.
On motion by Mr. Clem, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, this item was referred
to the Planning and Zoning Committee for further consideration.
Aye: Councilmembers Clem, Forester, Lovin, Kimball, Mulokey,
Tolbert and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mr. Lovin said the Board of Architectural Review met on August 15,
1988, and had approval of several signage applications. They also had
quite a few residents attend concerning an application to demolish some
existing homes on Edwards Ferry Road. He also said he attended the Loudoun
County Chamber of Commerce breakfast on September 7 to hear a presentation
regarding bringing the wastewater treatment standards up to a certain level.
Mr. Clem reported on August 11 the Airport Commission met and through
this meeting there was some discussion on rental rates. The chairman of
the committee, along with the Assistant Town Manager, will write a letter
to send to people renting space. Jim Haynes of Janelle Aviation discussed
the vandalism of lights on the runways. The Airport Commission and Jim
Haynes are concerned that they were never notified about the Tavistock Farm
school project and they would appreciate a closer working relationship
between the Planning Commission and themselves. The site plan for the new
jet hangar facility is in and it should please the town. The negotiations
for land acquisition for the airport clear zone and improvements are at a
stalemate so we may have to start looking at condemnation. The Airport
Master Plan contract is under review. The last item is that the fire compa-
ny was asked on behalf of the Rollins family for a blood drive to be run by
the fire company and on September 20, 1988, the Leesburg Volunteer Fire
Company will host this in honor of Mr. Kenneth B. Rollins.
Mr. Kimball said he would like to propose we develop a model for a
listening session in which citizens could address one or two councilmembers
in an informal setting and share concerns they may have with regard to the
community. He requested this be referred to the Administration and Public
Works Committee to work out proper scheduling and also gain approval of the
full Council to participate in this activity.
Mrs. Forester reported two things of importance -- one, the public
hearing for the H-2 District will be held at the Planning Commission level
this week and secondly, the Planning Commission's Zoning Committee is going
to be sending Council a list of several areas they feel that they would
like the opportunity to look at themselves and suggest to Council some ways
that Council can help them in strengthening the ordinances that they deal
with on a weekly or biweekly basis. She said she supported the Council
Listening Session and thought it was a very good idea and was anxious to
get it started.
MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Minor reported that Mr. Jay Hicks would be the acting Director of
Planning, Zoning and Development during the interim period until a new
Director is hired. He said Ms. Semmes would be on sick leave for six to
eight weeks and, during this period, she will be available to the staff by
telephone and occasionally to come into the office. Also, the town will be
working on a contractual agreement to try and continue to receive her out-
standing contributions to the community. He said he wanted to repeat his
tremendous respect and admiration for Martha and his appreciation for the
tremendous job she has done for the Town of Leesburg. He also mentioned
some of her specific accomplishments (1) the off-site road pro rata formula
to generate transportation proffers; (2) the Town Plan which was adopted
receiving the top state award a couple of year ago; (3) the design competi-
tion -- she was very instrumental in getting the NEA grant and coming up
with a workable design solution for a very difficult problem; and (4) she
helped organize the Planning Department into a modern and professional
department when she became the Director.
Mr. Minor said the town hired Sally Vecchio, Planner, and she reported
to work the week of September 12. The town has an advertisement in
REGARDIES magazine that will extol the virtues of Leesburg for quality
development. Another interesting item was the town received the ICMA video
and this will be screened following the Planning and Zoning Committee for
Council. He said the LAMPLIGHTER will be mailed September 15. The Coun-
cil will have an opportunity to award the construction contract on Ida Lee
Park on October 28. Finally, he reported the LAMPLIGHTER will address
the town's plans for meeting the parking demands during the construction of
the Municipal Government Center/Parking Complex. Based on the schedule the
town now has, work on this project will not began until after Christmas.
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LEGISLATION
On motion by Mr. Clem, seconded by Mr. Tolbert, the following ordinanc-
es and resolutions were proposed and unanimously adopted as consent items:
88-0-31 - ORDINANCE - AMENDING THE TOWN CODE REGARDING PARKING ME-
TER ZONES FOR THE SOUTH HARRISON STREET AND VINE-
GAR HILL PARKING LOTS
WHEREAS, parking within the Vinegar Hill and South Harrison Street
parking lots is limited to two-hour parking at any one time; and
WHEREAS, the contract owners of Market Station have requested the Coun-
cil consider increasing the amount of time a motorist may park at meters
located in these two lots; and
WHEREAS, increasing the time limit from two- to four -hours at these two
parking facilities will afford customers and clients of Market Station and
other retail and service establishments along Harrison Street and Loudoun
Street a reasonable amount of time to complete their transactions:
THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. Section 10-171 of the Town Code is amended to read as fol-
lows:
Section 10-171. Establishment of meter zones and parking time
limits therein.
Parking meter zones, with the following time limits for lawful parking,
are established as follows:
(1) West side of King Street, between Loudoun Street and North Street,
for two-hour parking at any one time, except for that area designated at
' the northwest corner of King Street and Market Street as a "no parking here
to corner" zone.
(2) East side of King Street, between Virginia Power right-of-way and
180 feet south of Royal Street, for two-hour parking at any one time.
(3) South side of Market Street, between Church Street and Liberty
Street, for two-hour parking at any one time, except that the time limit
for lawful parking shall be 15 minutes at any one time in front of the post
on Market Street.
(4) Municipal parking area between Wirt Street, King Street, Loudoun
Street, and Market Street, for three-hour parking, except spaces designated
for permit -only parking, four 15 -minute town office vistor spaces, and 25
ten-hour meter spaces.
(5) East side of Church Street, between Edwards Ferry Road and
Cornwall Street, for two-hour parking at any one time, except spaces re-
served for official cars of the state and town police and the county sher-
iff's
her-
iffs department.
(6) North side of Loudoun Street, between Wirt Street and Church
Street, for two-hour parking at any one time.
(7) Municipal parking area known as Vinegar Hill Parking Lot between
Loudoun Street and South Harrison Street, for tae -four hour parking
at any one time.
(8) Municipal parking area known as South Harrison Street Parking Lot
between South Street and South Harrison Street, for two-four hour
parking at any one time.
(9) East and west side of South Harrison Street, between Loudoun
Street and Depot Court, for two-hour parking at any one time, except as
hereafter provided.
(10) One space east side of south Harrison Street at southernmost point
of parking bay in front of 202 Harrison Street, S.E., for up to ten-hour
paid parking.
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•(11) South side of Loudoun Street, between East Market Street -and 160
feet east of South Harrison Street, for three-hour parking at any one time.
SECTION II. All prior ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed.
SECTION IFI. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect at the
time modifications are made to the affected parking meter devices to re-
flect this change.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, labor market conditions in Northern Virginia have created
difficulty in filling public works positions with qualified and long term
employees; and
WHEREAS, increasing in-house expertise is required to address town
traffic engineering needs; and
WHEREAS, long term incumbents are qualified to perform higher level
duties; and
WHEREAS, a reorganization of the engineering and public works depart-
ment would provide the necessary expertise and appropriately utilize exist-
ing personnel:
THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. Section 12.1-10 of the Town Code, classification of town
employees by occupational group and pay grades, is amended to read as fol-
lows:
Sec. 12.1-10. Classification of town employees by occupational
groups and pay grades
Employees in the town service are classified in the following occupa-
tional groups and pay grades:
Occupational
Pay
Groups
Position
Grade
Executive -Managerial
Director of Engineering and
26
Public Works
6hief-ef-Pabiie-Werke
33
Director of Utilities
25
Director of Finance
25
Director of Planning, Zoning
25
and Development
Assistant Town Manager
25
Chief of Police
25
Director of Parks and
23
Recreation
Chief of Operations and Inspections
Chief of Engineering
23
Law Enforcement
Parking Control Officer
1
Police Officer
11
Corporal
13
Sergeant
15
Lieutenant
18
Captain
21
Administrative -Clerical
Clerk Typist
3
Secretary
5
Accounting Clerk I
3
Accounting Clerk II
5
Administrative Secretary
7
Zoning & Development Asst.
10
Executive Secretary
10
Clerk of Council
11
Deputy Clerk of Council
7
Personnel Assistant
8
Supervisory
Equipment Operation & Maint.
15
Superintendent
Water Supply Superintendent
18
18
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SECTION II. All prior ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption.
88-162 - RESOLUTION - AMENDING POSITIONS AND NUMBERS OF EMPLOYEES
IN THE TOWN'S SERVICE TO IMPLEMENT A REORGANIZA-
TION IN THE ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the need for in-house transportation/traffic engineering is
increasing as the town transportation system expands; and
WHEREAS, recruitment efforts for positions in the current organization
have proven ineffective; and
WHEREAS, labor market conditions in Northern Virginia have necessitated
a reorganization of the Engineering and Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, the reorganization includes the reassignment of current em-
ployees' duties and reclassification of town positions:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. The positions and numbers of employees in the town service
established for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1988, are amended as
follows:
Number of Full -Time Employees
Positions Authorized
LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT
Clerk of Council 1
Deputy Clerk 1
63
Streets, Buildings & Grounds
17
Superintendent
Utility Lines Superintendent
17
WPCF Superintendent
18
Technical
Assistant Utility Plant
5
Mechanic
Heavy Equipment Operator
7
Utility Billing Technician
8
Asst. Streets, Bldg. &
13
Grounds Superintendent
Operator I
11
Operator II
10
Operator III
7
Operator IV
4
Asst. Ut. Lines Supt.(Maint.)
13
Asst. Ut. Lines Supt. (ISI)
13
I & I Technician
7
Senior Utility Plant Mechanic
11
Asst. Water Supply Supt.
13
Capital Projects Coordinator
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Capital Projects Rep.
14
Asst. WPCF Superintendent
13 -
Senior Facility Inspector
Facility Inspector
13
Zoning Technician
11
Systems Technician
8
Professional
Chief Inspector
15
Public Works Engineer
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Engineer II
18
Engineer I
15
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Chief of Comp. Planning
19
Planner II
17
Asst. Director of Finance
15
Zoning Administrator
18
Construction/Maint.
Laborer
1
1.Maintenance
Worker II
7
it
Maintenance Worker I
5
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SECTION II. All prior ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption.
88-162 - RESOLUTION - AMENDING POSITIONS AND NUMBERS OF EMPLOYEES
IN THE TOWN'S SERVICE TO IMPLEMENT A REORGANIZA-
TION IN THE ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the need for in-house transportation/traffic engineering is
increasing as the town transportation system expands; and
WHEREAS, recruitment efforts for positions in the current organization
have proven ineffective; and
WHEREAS, labor market conditions in Northern Virginia have necessitated
a reorganization of the Engineering and Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, the reorganization includes the reassignment of current em-
ployees' duties and reclassification of town positions:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. The positions and numbers of employees in the town service
established for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1988, are amended as
follows:
Number of Full -Time Employees
Positions Authorized
LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT
Clerk of Council 1
Deputy Clerk 1
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EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Manager
Assistant -Town Manager
Executive Secretary
Personnel Assistant
Administrative Secretary
Clerk Typist
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Director of Finance
Asst. Director of Finance
Accounting Clerk II
Accounting Clerk I
Systems Technician
Utility Billing Technician
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief of Police
Captain
Lieutenant
Sergeant
Corporal
Police Officer
Administrative Secretary
Secretary
Parking Control Officer
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS
ADMINISTRATION
Director of Engineering and Public Works
6hie£-ef-Pebiie-Werke
Administrative Assistant
ENGINEERING AND INSPECTIONS
Chief of Operations and Inspections
Chief of Engineering
Public Works Engineer
Engineer II
Engineer I
Capital Projects Coordinator
Capital Projects Representative
6hief-inspeeter
Facility Inspector
Senior Inspector
STREET MAINTENANCE
Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
Maintenance Worker II
Maintenance Worker I
Laborer
Laborer (Temporary)
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Superintendent
Heavy Equipment Operator
Mechanic II
Mechanic I
Laborer
PARKS AND RECREATION
Director of Parks and Recreation
Secretary
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
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5
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PLANNING, ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT
Director Planning, Zoning and Development
Chief of Comprehensive Planning
Chief of Current Planning
Zoning Administrator
Planner II
Zoning and Development Assistant
Secretary
Zoning Technician
UTILITIES
ADMINISTRATION
Director of Utilities
Senior Utility Plant Mechanic
Administrative Secretary
Assistant Utility Plant Mechanic
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
Operator I
Operator II
Operator III
Operator IV
Laborer
Laborer (Temporary)
UTILITY LINES
Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
Maintenance Worker II
I S I Technician
Meter Technician
Maintenance Worker II
Laborer
Laborer (Temporary)
WATER SUPPLY DIVISION
Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
Operator II
Operator III
Operator IV
Laborer (Temporary)
TOTAL PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED
for IhI
for Maintenance
Full-time
Part-time or temporary (expressed as
equivalent to full-time staffing)
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
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3
1
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88-163 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF IDA LEE PARK AS
A PUBLIC RECREATION AREA AND FOR ACCESS FUNDS TO
BE ALLOCATED FOR AN ACCESS ROAD TO SERVE THE PARK
WHEREAS, Ida Lee Park is owned and is to be developed by the Town of
Leesburg as a recreational facility serving the residents of Leesburg and
Loudoun County; and
WHEREAS, the facility is in need of adequate access; and
WHEREAS, the right-of-way of the proposed access is owned by the Town
of Leesburg and is made available at no cost to the State; and
WHEREAS, the procedure governing the allocation of recreational access
funds as set forth in Section 33.1-223, Code of Virginia 1950, as amended,
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requires joint action by.the Director of Conservation and Historic Resourc-
es and the Virginia Highway and Transportation Board; and
WHEREAS, a statement of policy agreed upon between the said Director
and Board approves the use of such funds for the construction of access
roads to publicly -owned recreational areas or historical sites; and
WHEREAS, it appears to the Town Council that all requirements of the
law have been met to permit the Director of Conservation and Historic Re-
sources to designate Ida Lee Park as a recreational facility and further
permit the Virginia Highway and Transportation Board to provide funds for
access to this public recreation area in accordance with Section 33.1-223,
Code of Virginia 1950, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council acknowledges that pursuant to the provisions
of Section 33.1-223, Code of Virginia 1950, as amended, this road shall be
designated a "Virginia Byway" and recommends the Virginia Highway and Trans-
portation Board in cooperation with the Director of Conservation and Histor-
ic Resources, take the appropriate action to implement this designation.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. The Director of Conservation and Historic Resources is
requested to designate Ida Lee Park as a public recreation area; and to
recommend to the Virginia Highway and Transportation Board that recreation-
al access funds be allocated for an access road to serve said park; and
SECTION II. The Virginia Highway and Transportation Board is hereby
requested to allocate the necessary recreational access funds to provide a
suitable access road as hereinbefore described.
SECTION III. Scenic Byway designation for the access road is supported
pursuant to Section 33.1-62 et seq, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and
will be protected by the town.
88-164 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR A WORK PROCESSING
SYSTEM AND MAKING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
WHEREAS, the town contracted with Healthcare Communications, Inc. (HCI)
on May 19, 1988, to provide consulting services for the design and develop-
ment of a telephone and data communications system for the town's adminis-
trative offices; and
WHEREAS, a part of their services was to review and evaluate our cur-
rent data communications system and provide the town with a proposal for
the replacement and upgrade to a more efficient system; and
WHEREAS, this proposal was received on August 25, 1988, and was trans-
mitted to Council by memorandum dated September 6, 1988, with a staff recom-
mendation for acceptance of said proposal.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. The manager is authorized to enter into an agreement with
HCI for the acquisition of a word processing system for the town office as
was outlined in HCI's proposal dated August 25, 1988.
SECTION II. A supplemental appropriation in the amount of $5,555 is
authorized from the Unreserved General Fund Balance to Account No. 200-
1214-700-070 to provide the funds necessary for the acquisition of the
related hardware and software.
88-165 - RESOLUTION - APPOINTING A DEPUTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
WHEREAS, Section 7A-1 of the Charter authorizes appointment of deputy
zoning administrators; and
WHEREAS, efficient zoning ordinance administration requires appointment
of deputy zoning administrators to act in the absence of the zoning adminis-
trator:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
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Kevin Lawlor is appointed a deputy zoning administrator to act in the
absence of the zoning administrator.
88-166 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A PAVING CONTRACT WITH TRI -COUNTY
ASPHALT CO.
WHEREAS, sealed bids were solicited for the Town's 1988-89 Street Resur-
facing program; and
WHEREAS, Tri -County Asphalt Company was the low bidder for this work;
and
' WHEREAS, the Director of Engineering and Public Works recommends award
of the contract for street resurfacing to the Tri -County Asphalt Company:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. The Town Manager is authorized to execute a contract with
Tri -County Asphalt Company for street resurfacing in accordance with the
bid documents and specifications issued by the Department of Engineering
and Public Works for this work at a unit price of $28.35 per ton of S-5
asphalt for a total not to exceed $80,000.00
88-167 - RESOLUTION - MAKING A REDUCTION IN THE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLATION FOR ROUTE 15
BYPASS IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Town's Director of Engineering and Public Works has re-
viewed the public improvements installed to date for Rt. 15 Bypass improve-
ments at Battlefield Parkway and certified that the value of work performed
is $389,927.27; and
WHEREAS, a corporate surety bond from American Motorists Insurance
Company in the amount of $480,718.00 has been provided by the developer and
approved by Council to guarantee installation of public improvements for
' Improvements to Rt. 15 Bypass at Battlefield Parkway:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. The corporate surety bond from American Motorists Insurance
Company in the amount of $480,718.00 is reduced to $96,144.00.
SECTION II. The Town Manager shall notify the developer that liability
for the letter of credit funds has been reduced as outlined in Section I of
this resolution, and that this reduction does not constitute acceptance of
public improvements by the Town or relieve the developer of responsibili-
ties outlined in the contract for public improvements for Improvements to
Rt. 15 Bypass at Battlefield Parkway.
88-168 - RESOLUTION - MAKING A REDUCTION IN THE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLATION FOR BATTLE-
FIELD PARKWAY, PHASE I
WHEREAS, the Town's Director of Engineering and Public Works has re-
viewed the public improvements installed to date for Battlefield Parkway,
Phase I and certified that the value of work performed is $842,685.52; and
WHEREAS, a corporate surety bond from American Motorists Insurance
Company in the amount of $847,522.00 has been provided by the developer and
' .approved by Council to guarantee installation of public improvements for
Battlefield Parkway, Phase I:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. The corporate surety bond from American Motorists Insurance
Company in the amount of $847,522.00 is reduced to $169,504.00.
SECTION II. The Town Manager shall notify the developer that liability
for the letter of credit funds has been reduced as outlined in Section I of
this resolution, and that this reduction does not constitute acceptance of
public improvements by the Town or relieve the developer of responsibili-
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ties outlined in the contract for public improvements for Battlefield Park-
way, Phase I.
88-169 - RESOLUTION - MAKING A REDUCTION IN THE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
_ FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLATION FOR THE
POTOMAC CROSSING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT SECTION 1H
WHEREAS, the Town's Director of Engineering and Public Works has re-
viewed the public improvements installed to date for the Potomac Crossing
Planned Development Section 1H and certifies that the value of work per-
formed is $212,235.10; and
WHEREAS, a corporate surety bond from American Motorists Insurance
Company in the amount of $270,000.00 has been provided by the developer and
approved by Council to guarantee installation of public improvements for
the Potomac Crossing Planned Development Section 1H:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. The corporate surety bond from American Motorists Insurance
Company in the amount of $270,000.00 is reduced to $54,000.00.
SECTION II. The Town Manager shall notify the developer that liability
for the letter of credit funds has been reduced as outlined in Section I of
this resolution, and that this reduction does not constitute acceptance of
public improvements by the Town or relieve the developer of responsibili-
ties outlined in the contract for public improvements for the Potomac Cross-
ing Planned Development Section 1H.
88-170 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 1988 LEESBURG
TOWN PLAN UPDATE
WHEREAS, the Council in Resolution No. 88-53 on March 9, 1988, initiat-
ed amendments to the 1986 Leesburg Town Plan, entitled, "1988 Leesburg Town
Plan Update", and referred the update to the Planning Commission for recom-
mendation in accordance with Section 15.1-453 of the 1950 Code of Virginia,
as amended; and
WHEREAS, a joint public hearing of the Council and Planning Commission
was held on the update on April 27, 1988; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission on August 18, 1988, recommended to
Council approval of the 1988 Town Plan Update with additional modifications
and revisions, which have been incorporated into the update for the purpose
of receiving additional public comment; and
WHEREAS, the substantial changes to the update report since the April
27, 1988, joint public hearing warrant an additional public hearing on the
report:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
A public hearing on the 1988 Leesburg Town P1an'Update, as amended by
the Planning Commission, shall be held at 7:30 p.m. on October 25, 1988, in
the Council Chambers, 19 Loudoun Street, S.W. Leesburg, Virginia. The
clerk shall give notice of this hearing in the Loudoun Times-Mirror on
October 6 and October 13, 1988.
Aye: Councilmembers Clem, Forester, Lovin, Kimball, Mulokey, Tolbert
and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
On motion by Mrs. Forester, seconded by Mr. Kimball, a resolution deny-
ing rezoning application #ZM-101 - Allman Family Limited Partnership was
proposed.
After discussion, it was obvious there would not be enough votes for
approval. Mr. Turner had no objection to withdrawing this item at this
time. Therefore, on motion by Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Lovin, motion
was made to refer this item to the Planning and Zoning Committee for fur-
ther consideration on September 21.
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88-171 - RESOLUTION - ENDORSING THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION'S
1988 GOALS
On motion by Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mr. Clem, the following resolu-
tion was proposed and unanimously adopted as amended:
WHEREAS, the Environmental Advisory Commission has developed a list of
goals for the balance of 1988; and
WHEREAS, these goals are summarized as
follows:
1.
Acquire "Tree City USA" designation
for the Town
of Leesburg.
2.
Consider adoption of an ordinance that
prohibits
smoking in all
public places within the town.
3.
Direct the staff to encourage rezoning
applicants
to preserve
trees though the proffer system.
4.
Establish evaluation criteria and a
formal method
for processing
recommendations to the Town Council
for "Certificates of
Appreciation".
WHEREAS, Council has reviewed these goals and is in complete agreement
as to their appropriateness:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Town of Leesburg as follows:
The Environmental Advisory Commission's 1988 goals are hereby supported
and endorsed as being consistent with the related objectives of the town.
Aye: Councilmember Clem, Forester, Lovin, Kimball, Mulokey, Tolbert
and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
88-172 - RESOLUTION - SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF AN ART -IN -PUBLIC
PLACES PROGRAM
On motion by Mr. Tolbert, seconded by Mrs. Forester, the following
resolution was proposed and, after a brief discussion, was unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg will award a construction contract this
fall for a new municipal government center and recreation center at Ida Lee
Park; and
WHEREAS, the Loudoun Arts Council, Inc., has requested that the town
fund an amount of up to one percent of the total construction cost for
these projects for the inclusion of works -of -art; and
WHEREAS, both facilities will adapt themselves well to the inclusion of
artwork both inside the buildings, as well as outside, within the open
spaces already incorporated in the design; and
WHEREAS, the Loudoun Arts Council, Inc., desires to advise the Council
on the design and location of these works -of -art:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. This Council will consider including funds for public art
of up to one percent of the total construction costs for the municipal
government center and Ida Lee Park recreation center during its evaluation
of the FY 1990 budget, subject to the amounts bid for both projects and the
availability of funds.
SECTION II. This Council shall solicit the advice and assistance of
the Loudoun Arts Council, Inc., for the design of permanent works -of -art
within the public spaces of the new municipal government center and Ida Lee
Park recreation center and will encourage the temporary exhibition of paint-
ings and other works -of -art within the reception areas and exterior open
spaces.
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SECTION III. The manager is authorized and directed to transmit a copy
of this resolution to Mr. Thomas J. Horvath, President, Loudoun Arts Coun-
cil, Inc.
88-173 - RESOLYTION - INITIATING AMENDMENTS TO THE SUBDIVISION AND
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS REGARDING APPLICATION
FEES
On motion by Mr. Clem, seconded by Mr. Kimball, the following resolu-
tion was proposed and unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the cost of planning and engineering staff review of subdivi-
sions and site plans, as well as the inspection of the public facilities
constructed in new developments, exceeded the revenue received from applica-
tion fees in FY 88; and
WHEREAS, the approved budget for FY 89 anticipates an increase in these
revenues, in part due to anticipated fee increases; and
WHEREAS, a report was prepared dated July 15, 1988, which compares
Leesburg's._fees to those imposed in area jurisdictions and analyzes the
town's costs for performing various review and inspection services associat-
ed with the subdivision and development of land; and
WHEREAS, Section 15.1-466(1) of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended,
provides authority for towns to institute fees for the review of plats and
plans; and
WHEREAS, revisions in these fees will promote the public health, safety
and welfare:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. An amendment to Section 13-54 of the Subdivision and Land
Development Regulations is hereby initiated, said amendment to read as
follows:
Sec. 13-54. Fees.
Fees and charges to be paid to the town for the review of plats and
plans, for the inspection of facilities required to be installed by this
Article and for variances shall be as follows:
(a) For preliminary subdivision plats of 10 lots or less the fee
shall be $300.00 plus $20.00 per lot or division of land.
For preliminary subdivision plats of 11 lots or more, the fee
shall be $500.00 plus $5.00 per lot.
(b) For final plats the fee shall be $50.00 plus 42,40•$3.00
per lot or division of land plus the amount extended from the
quantity of public improvements at the following rates:
Type of Public Improvement
Storm sewer
Watermain
Curb 6 Gutter
Sidewalk
Sanitary Sewer
Streets
Overlot Grading
Other major utility
facilities
Unit Rate
40:46 $3.50 per linear foot
44D%43- $1.35 per linear foot
40.3-1- $0.60 per linear foot
40,3.1- $1.35 per linear foot
40,-7-8-$1.35 per linear foot
40,4-1-$1.20 per linear foot
448-.-80. $90.00 each lot
1% of construction cost
(c) For preliminary development plans the fee shall be $500.00
Plus $10.00 per acre.
(d) For final development plans the fee shall be 42-00•.00-
$500.00 plus #3-.-00-$5.00 per acre plus the amount
extended from the quantity of public improvements at the
following rates:
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Type of Public Improvement
Storm sewer
Watermain
Curb b Gutter
Sidewalk
Sanitary Sewer
Streets
Overlot Grading
Other major utility
facilities
Unit Rate
4&.-46- $3.50 per linear foot
44.<r3• $1.35 per linear foot
44:3.1- $0.60 per linear foot
40•:3.4- $1.35 per linear foot
40:}8•$1.35 per linear foot
40.4 $1.20 per linear foot
44&.-50-$90.00 each lot
1% of construction cost
(e) For combined preliminary/final development plans, which have
been specifically authorized by the Land Development
Official, the fee shall be 4600•$800 plus $10 per acre,
plus the amount extended from the quantity of public
improvements at the following rates:
Type of Public Improvements
Storm sewer
Watermain
Curb b Gutter
Sidewalk
Sanitary Sewer
Streets
Overlot Grading
Other major utility
facilities
Unit Rate
40.46 $3.50 per linear foot
40.63 $1.35 per linear foot
-$0,.3-€ $0.60 per linear foot
40-,3-1- $0.60 per linear foot
40.78 $1.35 per linear foot
40.6E $1.35 per linear foot
448.,50-$90.00 each lot
1% of construction cost
(f) For minor modifications to approved final development plans
or construction drawings, when authorized by the Director of
Engineering, the fees hall be $100 per sheet requiring a
change. Such modifications shall be for the relocation of
utilities, landscaping or similar minor modifications. Minor
modifications shall not be deemed applicable to the
relocation or enlargement of any buildings shown on the final
development plan, which shall require the submission of a new
application.
(g} For -LY�inBpe('C-�0[!9 41 - FOi�6®6[�fr6 iit?iOtf ilpOa OLig1081
-inepeo-t ioa were -€oun& -to -be. 4aul4y6 -0a-Saooaplate , -the -£ea
-p&ih -by6 -tbe -eubdi*tider or leve lopes -shall be a num -equal -ta
-wo c ime3 the Lhe -CSIDe
-regtrfre4 -€or -true-reinspe.&Gionr bub -no-r, -lose -thou 45.=-
-&)-i- -€final-inepeosioae -requested bg -subdi*ri.dass acrd devalopacs•
-f-or-0a latenanOe boader _th&r-& -s"11,
be -no -free anlese tufa 6lsaotoF 4£-fiagiaeetiag -funds -that. -tb,&
-improvesent a aro ass-psepafed -&ad-r-aadg -£oF -sinal-inspectiour
-in attiotu Mase r -she -f-es shall -be a -sum aqual -to -two -Gimes -Cha
-regular-eceapeneesioo -€or -she -town amployee*a -time-saquirad
-for -ine peet-ioe above -what- -would have bees-aaquiFed -had -Cha
-improvemea" -been -prepared and -ready, -€or -€final-iaspeotioa -but-
-no-t,
ut-nor -€est- -than 42.5,OQ
Ef} -For-applieat-ioo&-€or variaaees-€fled -under seofrioa-l3—Abr-the
-fee -&hall- -be -$.14,00
(g) For review of public improvements not submitted as part
s
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SECTION II. A joint public hearing of both the Planning Commission and
Council at which persons may appear and present their views shall be held
on these proposed subdivision and land development regulations amendments
beginning at 7:30 P.H., or as soon thereafter as the matter is reached, on
October, 1988, in the Council Chambers, 10 Loudoun St., SW, Leesburg, VA.
This hearing shall be conducted pursuant to both Section 15.1-431 and Sec-
tion 15.1-29.14 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended. The clerk shall
give notice of this joint hearing and the Council's intention to consider
the amendments in the September 22, 1988, and September 29, 1988, editions
of the Loudoun Times-Mirror and shall advise the Planning Commission of the
purpose, time and date of the hearing.
SECTION III. It is requested that the Planning Commission report its
recommendation on the evening following the public hearing.
Aye: Councilmembers Clem, Forester, Lovin, Kimball, Hulokey, Tolbert
Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
88-174 - RESOLUTION - INITIATING AMENDMENTS TO THE LEESBURG ZONING
ORDINANCE REGARDING VARIOUS APPLICATION FEES
On motion by Mr. Clem, seconded by Mr. Kimball, the following resolu-
tion was proposed and unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the cost of administering and reviewing sign permits, rezoning
applications, BZA applications, zoning permits and certificates, as well as
BAR applications exceeds the fees received for these services; and
WHEREAS, a report was prepared, dated July 15, 1988, which justifies an
increase in these fees; and
WHEREAS, Section 15.1-491(f) of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended,
provides authority for towns to collect fees incident to the administration
of a zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, revisions of these fees will promote the public health, safety
and welfare:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
SECTION I. An amendment.to Section 8A -25(b) of the Leesburg Zoning
Ordinance is hereby initiated, said amendment to read as follows:
(b) Filing of Application; Fees. Applications for sign permits
shall be filed on a form provided by the Zoning Administrator by the
applicant or his agent with the Zoning Administrator, shall contain
information required herein, and shall be accompanied by a fee, of $25.00
for signs less than six square feet, $35.00 for signs more than six
square feet and $35.00 for a temporary sign permit of any size 2s
eetab1-1ahe4 -ftp time- tot ire -b reeokrt ioo- of- -t� -Fova 1',«unofl .
SECTION II. An amendment to Section 3B -4(e) of the Leesburg Zoning
Ordinance is hereby initiated, said amendment to read as follows:
(e) Application Filing Deadline and Fee Applications for
Historic District Zoning Permits must be made on forms provided by the
Zoning Administrator and must be accompanied by a filing fee of $20.00.
asestsfrli�teed }�S`iesoi�rtiocrof t?oCo�xiri3. Complete applications
must be submitted at least 14 days before the scheduled monthly meeting at
which applicants request consideration.
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SECTION III. An amendment to Section 9-3 of the Leesburg Zoning Ordi-
nance is hereby initiated, said amendments to read as follows:
9-3 FEES.
Fees and charges to be paid to the town for application for zoning
permits shall be as follows:
' (a) For single- or multi -family dwellings to be newly erected,
altered, reconstructed, enlarged or relocated, the fee
for filing the application for a zoning permit shall be
44a5%00-$25.00 per dwelling unit.
(b) For newly erected, altered, reconstructed, enlarged or
relocated non-residential uses, the fee for filing the
application for a zoning permit shall be 440:00 $50.00.
(c) For newly erected, altered, reconstructed, enlarged or
relocated accessory buildings, the fee for filing the
application for a zoning permit shall be #5-.00-510.00.
(Sections 9-3-1, 9-3-2 and 9-3-3 are reserved).
SECTION IV. An amendment to Section 9-2-4 of the Leesburg Zoning Ordi-
nance is hereby initiated, said amendment to read as follows:
9-2-4 A zoning certificate shall be secured from the Zoning
Administrator prior to the reoccupation or reuse of any lot,
building or structure in previous established use when such
reoccupation or reuse is of a different character or type
than that of the previous established use. The zoning
certificate shall state that the extent and kind of use
proposed to be made of the lot building or structure conforms
' to the provisions of this Ordinance and be accompanied by
an application fee of $10.00.
SECTION V. An amendment to Section 10-5(d) is hereby initiated, said
amendment to read as follows:
(d) Applications and Appeal Procedure.
An application to the Board for a variance, or interpretation of
the Zoning District Map, or any other case in which the Board has
original jurisdiction under the provisions of this Ordinance, may
be made by any property owner, tenant, governmental officer,
department, board or bureau. Such application shall be filed in
triplicate with the Zoning Administrator, who shall transmit a
copy thereof, together with all the plans, specifications and
other papers pertaining to the application, to the Chairman of the
Board. Each such application shall be accompanied by a filing fee
vf• #1-00• to-4efrer the tirost• -of- 4rocessitrg said app ifu ton , vtrtch
�moucrC 91eg1-1 fie paid to- the D4m>eor ofnernce in the
following amounts:
$250.00 - Appeals
$350.00 - Variances.
$250.00 - Special Exceptions
' $100.00 - Conditionally permitted uses
$250.00 - Temporary Uses
All applications for a variance or special exception, shall
include a disclosure statement, signed by the applicant and
notarized, of the equitable ownership of the real estate affected,
which shall list the names and addresses of all of the real
parties in interest, including all applicants, title owners,
contract purchasers, and lessees of the land described in the
application, all partners, both general and limited, in any
partnership, and, if any of the foregoing is a trustee, each
beneficiary having an interest in such land, and in the case of
corporate ownership the names of stockholders, officers and
directors; provided, however, that the corporate requirement shall
not apply to a corporation whose stock is traded on a national or
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local stock exchange and having more than five hundred
shareholders. The applicant shall keep this information current
at all times during the processing of the application.
1. " Authority to Apply. An appeal to the Board may be taken by
any person aggrieved by, or any officer, department, board or
bureau of the Town of Leesburg affected by any decision of
the Zoning Administrator relative to the administration of
this Ordinance. Such appeal shall be taken within thirty
(30) days from the date of the decision complained of, by
filing with the Zoning Administrator and with the Board a
notice of appeal stating the grounds thereof. A notice of
appeal in triplicate shall be accompanied by a filing fee of
$169 to defray the cost of processing said appeal, which
amount shall be paid to the Director of Finance. The Zoning
Administrator shall forthwith transmit to the Board all
papers constituting the record upon which the action appealed
from was taken.
2. Action by Board. If the Board decides that there was an
error in the order, requirement, decision or determination of
the zoning enforcement officer as specified in the notice of
appeal, the Director of Finance shall return the
aforementioned fee to the appellant and no fee shall be
charged for the appeal.
If, however, the Board's decision is to uphold the order,
requirement, decision or determination of the zoning
enforcement officer, the Director of Finance shall retain the
filing fee in the treasury.
SECTION VI. An amendment to Section 11-2 of the Leesburg Zoning Ordi-
nance is hereby initiated, said amendment to read as follows:
11-2 INITIATION OF AMENDMENTS: Amendments of the Zoning Ordinance
shall be initiated only in the following manner:
a. Amendments to the teat of the Ordinance and/or changes in the
zoning boundaries or classification of properties shown on
the Zoning Map may be initiated by the Council or the
Planning Commission in accordance with the provisions of Sec.
15.1-493, 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended.
b. Amendments to the zoning boundaries or classification of
property shown on the Zoning Map may be initiated by property
owners of the land proposed to be rezoned, by the filing with
the Council of a Zoning Map amendment petition addressed to
the Council, which petition shall be on a standard form
approved by the Planning Commission and provided by the
Zoning Administrator, and accompanied by a fee of $330, plus
$20 per acre, $1600 for the first 20 acres plus $40.00 per
each acre thereafter, and other material and data required
in said form_
Zoning Map Amendment Applications shall include a disclosure
statement, signed by the applicant and notarized, of the
equitable ownership of the real estate affected, which shall
list the names and addresses of all of the real parties in
interest, including all applicants, title owners, contract
purchasers, and lessees of the land described in the
application, all partners, both general and limited, in any
partnership, and, if any of the foregoing is a trustee, each
beneficiary having an interest in such land, and in the case
of corporate ownership the names of stockholders, officers
and directors, provided, however, that the corporate
requirement shall not apply to a corporation whose stock is
traded on a national or local stock exchange and having more
than five hundred shareholders. The applicant shall keep
this information current at all times during the processing
of the application.
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SECTION VII. A joint public hearing of both the Planning Commission
and Council at which persons may appear and present their views shall be
held on these proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments beginning at 7:30 P.M.,
or as soon thereafter is the matter is reached on October 25, 1988, in the
Council Chambers, 10 Loudoun St., SW, Leesburg, VA. This hearing shall be
conducted pursuant to both Section 15.1-431 and Section 15.1-1129.14 of the
1950 Code of Virginia, as amended. The clerk shall give notice of this
joint hearing and the Council's intention to consider the amendments in the
September 22, 1988, and September 29, 1988, editions of the Loudoun Times-
Mirror snd shall advise the Planning Commission of the purpose, time and
date of the hearing.
SECTION VIII. It is requested that the Planning Commission report its
recommendations on the evening following the public hearing.
Aye: Councilmembers Clem, Forester, Lovin, Kimball, Mulokey, Tolbert
and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
On motion by Mr. Kimball, seconded by Mr. Lovin, Council voted unani-
mously to go into executive session pursuant to Section 2.1-344(a)(2) of
the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, to discuss the acquisition of real
property. The following staff were requested to attend: Town Manager,
Assistant Town Manager, Director of Planning, Zoning and Development, Direc-
tor of Finance and Town Attorney.
Aye: Councilembers Clem, Forester, Lovin, Kimball, Mulokey, Tolbert
and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
Council returned to regular session with no action taken.
' On motion made and duly.seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
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