HomeMy Public PortalAbout1991_07_09MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL
JULY 9, 1991
A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held in the Council Chambers, 25 West
Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia on July 9, 1991 at 7:30 p.m., Council having been in executive session
from 7:00 p.m., prior thereto. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, with the invocation given
by Reverend Stanley Wherry and the Salute to the Flag led by Town Attorney George Martin. Present
were: Mayor Robert E. Sevila, Councilmembers Georgia W. Bange, Christine M. Forester, Donald A.
Kimball, Claxton E. Lovin and William F. Webb. Councilmember James E. Clem was absent. Also
present were: Town Manager Steven C. Brown, Director of Finance Paul E. York, Director of
Engineering and Public Works Thomas A. Mason, Planners Peter Stephenson and Sally Vecchio, Public
Information Officer Susan Farmer, Town Attorney George Martin and Clerk of Council Barbara
Markland.
On motion of Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. Kimball, the special meeting minutes of April 16,
1991 were approved as written:
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Forester, Kimball, Lovin, Webb and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
Absent: Councilmember Clem
PETITIONERS
Mr. Terry Titus, a resident of 805 Wage Drive, S.W., Leesburg, addressed the Council with
regard to the town's bond funds. He asked that these funds be allocated to projects in the old town
that need work. He urged Council not to use the funds to improve the intersection of Route 15 and
Country Club Drive.
With regard to the removal of the parking on Market Street, Mr. Titus asked "what is so wrong
with allowing the entrances as they currently are?" We have all maneuvered around traffic and cars
in this town for a long time. Remove the parking and you will remove a part of old Leesburg. What
is wrong with allowing some flexibility in the town's regulations? The town has always maintained that
they are guidelines. It is important to allow the flexibility particularly in this area.
Ms. Laura Hech, addressed the Council asking if the issue of parking on Market Street was on
tonight's agenda. Mr. Brown informed Ms. Hech that this issue will be discussed at the July 16, 1991,
Administration and Public Works Committee meeting. Mr. Brown also informed Ms. Hech of the July
13, special meeting of the Council in which Calvin Grow and Mr. Mason will demonstrate the line of
sight when exiting onto Market Street from the parking garage.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mr. Webb referred to MultiVision's schedule of technical projects. He stated that several
meetings were held with the cable company during the past month and this schedule is a result of the
meetings. One of the concerns is the quality of service that customers are receiving. Mr. Webb wanted
the Council to know about some of the problems the town is having with the cable company including
financial problems. However, they have paid their quarterly franchise fee.
Mr. Webb stated that he has toured the parking garage a few times this week and has
encountered children on skateboards in the garage. Mr. Webb expressed concern for their safety and
asked that Mr. Brown perhaps post signs. Mr. Brown stated that exterior signage is on the way.
Mr. Lovin welcomed Reverend Wherry to the Council meeting.
As Leesburg's representative on the Northern Virginia Planning District Commission, Mr.
Lovin announced the newly elected officers. The new chairman is Robert B. Dix, Jr., of Vienna, Vice
Chairman is Sharon Bulova on the Board of Supervisors for Fairfax County and Treasurer is Charles
F. Robinson, Jr., an appointed member of Fairfax County.
Mr. Kimball stated that he attended Ida Lee Pc. rk's Independence Day festivities held on July
6. There has been a lot of comment with regard to charging for admission to the par~. Council needs
to look seriously at this next year and also consider holding these celebrations on the actual day of July
4th.
Mrs. Forester stated that a few weeks ago, after a late Planning Commission meeting, when she
went to start her car, in the parking garage, it would not start. Dr. Hatrick, who was in the garage
at the time, helped her to start her car. She stated that the garage was so brightly lit that flashlights
were not needed and at no time did she feel threatened, while waiting for someone to help her. Mrs.
Forester wished thanked Dr. Hatrick for helping her.
Mrs. Forester also attended the Ida Lee Park Independence Day celebrations. She wished to
congratulate the town's parks and recreation staff. They worked diligently for long hours in the heat
to help put on the craft fair and fire works. Susan Farmer was also there working as a volunteer.
Mrs. Forester stated that she also heard the negative comments. This is something that the town has
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to look at for next year and work closely with parks and recreation and the fire department to see what
can be done. It is a great celebration and a great opportunity for everyone in town to get together and
it certainly is a beautiful location.
Mrs. Forester congratulated Randy and Vonnie Shoemaker on the birth of their son.
Ms. Bange stated that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will be evaluating the
Independence Day celebration due to some of the comments. She wished to thank the fire department
for inviting her to represent the Council in the absence of the Mayor and Vice Mayor.
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission was present when the pool at Ida Lee received
the 1991 Silver Medal Award for design.
Ms. Bange reported on the ad hoc sign review committee. Chairman Rocca and the committee
has been working diligently reviewing the new sign ordinance. We hope to have recommendations for
the Council at the July 23, 1991 meeting. It has been a real honor to work with these people and to
see the varied interests from this group.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Sevila read the following letter from the Sully Foundation
Dear Mr. Sevila:
Enclosed is a check for the sum of $100.00. This is a gift in memory of Mr. William Rust and
is for the Ida Lee Park fund. Mr. Rust as you know is a member of the Board of Directors of the Sully
Foundation. Please send a note to Mrs. Rust informing her of the gift.
Signed by
Margaret C. Peck
Treasurer
Mayor Sevila asked Mr. Brown to prepare an appropriate letter thanking both Mrs. Peck and
acknowledging the gift to Mrs. Rust.
Mayor Sevila stated that it would be appropriate to place the $100.00 in a capital fund for the
park.
MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Brown noted that the Council did receive a copy of the written Activity Report.
The Town received a check for $177,000.00 from VDOT for a payoff on a grant for a
recreational access program.
The town did bid out the next issue of the Lamplighter and it looks like it will be substantially
less expensive then last years. Mr. Brown thanked Susan Farmer for her diligent effort to advertise
for proposals.
The county's public hearing on the General Plan is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, 1991,
7:30 p.m., at the Simpson Middle School. Mr. Brown encouraged councilmember attendance at the
public hearing. He noted the statement, prepared by Sally Vecchio, for presentation by the Mayor at
the county public hearing. The statement reads as follows:
STATEMENT BY MAYOR ROBERT E. SEVILA
AT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC HEARING
ON THE GENERAL PLAN
July 10, 1991
The Leesburg Town Council edopted a resolution in April, 1991, requesting the Loudoun County
Planning Commission re-evaluate the General Plan policies relative to the town's Urban Growth Area
The issues which the Council raised in this resolution were:
1. The proposed greenbelt did not meet the goals and objectives of the General Plan.
Private financing and construction of Route 653 was being discouraged by the proposed
greenbelt.
The proposed Planning District boundaries were removing the town from future land
use decisions beyond the Urban Limit Line.
The 50 year "ultimate" time frame for future development within the Urban Growth
Area needed more flexibility.
Prior to certifying the General Plan, the Planning Commission did endorse a reduction in the
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greenbelt along the Potomac River, which will now comply with the 300-foot scenic river setback
policies. All other recommendations endorsed by the Council were rejected by the Commission. The
town continues to differ with the county on these m~jor policy issues contained in the General Plan.
The first issue concerns the land area affected by the proposed greenbelt around the town's
Urban Limit Line. The greenbelt was established to provide a "hard edge" separation between the
town's Urban Growth Area and the rural area. Development within the greenbelt is limited to existing
zoning. While the General Plan does acknowledge the Town Plan recommendation to create a well-
defined and defensible boundary, the proposed greenbelt area, particularly west of the proposed Toll
Road extension, does not represent the intent of the Town Plan boundary recommendations. In
accordance with the Town Plan, the Council recommends a well-defined and defensible planning area
boundary delineated by a permanent open space greenbelt, dependent upon the western boundary of
the Leesburg Resource Management Area.
Although the General Plan supports the upgrading and extension of Route ~53 to serve as a
long range regional transportation connection from Leesburg through the eastern part of Loudoun
County providing direct access to the Dulles Toll Road extension, the conceptual alignment of Route
653 to the west of Route 621 lies almost exclusively within the proposed greenbelt area. If the County
and town are to depend on private financing and construction in providing this large-scale and
important transportation improvement, greater development opportunities and higher densities will be
required to off-set the costs. A revised inner greenbelt area is recommended which follows the 100-
year floodplain boundaries of the Sycolin and Goose Creeks and the ridge line along the western
boundary of the Leesburg Resource Management Area. A permanent open space greenbelt which
follows the Goose Creek stream valley, as recommended in the Leesburg Area Management Plan,
should also be depicted in the General Plan. The Council requests that the area between the green
belt line proposed in the General Plan and the floodplains of the Sycolin Creek and Goose Creek be
designated as the similar adjacent land uses as proposed by Loudoun County and as depicted in the
attached map.
Next, the proposed revisions to the Planning District boundaries would remove the town from
land use policy decisions beyond the Urban Growth Area. Given the town's present involvement and
future interests in the surrounding area, it is appropriate for the town to review and evaluate land
use policy issues affecting adjacent county land. Accordingly, to encourage efficient phasing of
development and public services, coordinated planning efforts for transportation improvements, and a
mutually supportive relationship between the town and County in all land use decisions affecting the
Leesburg area, the Council recommends that the proposed Planning District boundaries be revised to
maintain the boundaries of the Leesburg Resource Management Area as described in the Leesburg Area
Management Plan.
Finally, the Council objects to the 50-year time frame envisioned for ultimate development
within the Urban Growth Area and requests that the time frame for future development outside the
Urban Limit Line be subject to joint, periodic review by the town and county.
The goals and objectives of the Town Plan and General Plan are in general agreement. The
issues addressed above involve m~jor policy considerations. On behalf of the Leesburg Town Council,
I request that the Board of Supervisors amend the General Plan to reflect these recommendations. The
Council also supports the Coalition of Loudoun Towns in their request to coordinate a joint meeting
between town representatives and the Board of Supervisors during the review period of the General
Plan.
Mr. Brown stated with regard to the Independence Day celebration, we will be evaluating the
festival and Council's comments will be passed on to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
and the Ida Lee staff.
LEGISLATION
On motion of Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. Lovin, the following ordinance was approved and
unanimously adopted.
91-0-26 - ORDINANCE - AMEN-DING THE LEESBURG ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 10A-4 TO
PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DEFINITION OF GASOLINE STATION SIGNS
WHEREAS, on January 22, 1991, the Town Council amended the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance
Section 10A-14(5) to specify signage for gasoline stations; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council expressed a concern that the signage now permitted for gasoline
stations might be expanded to include those other uses listed in the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance
definition of Service Stations; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council initiated and referred an amendment to the Planning
Commission on February 12, 1991 which defines a gasoline stations in order to ensure that Section 10A-
14(5) will not be utilized for uses other than gasoline stations; and
WHE~, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 21, 1991 to consider the
proposed amendment; and
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WHEREAS, on March 21, 1991 the Planning Commission recommended the language of the
amendment be modified and forwarded to the Town Council for consideration; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 1991 the Town Council held a public hearing on this amendment:
THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. Section 10A-4 of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to include
the following Special Definition:
Section 10A-4. Special Definitions.
Gasoline Station Signs. Signs permitted by Section 10A-14(5) for buildings and
premises in which the primary source of revenue is the retail dispensing of
motor fuels. This information must be verified by the applicant prior to the
issuance of sign permits.
SECTION II. All prior ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION IlL Severability. If any provision of this ordinance is declared invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the decision shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any
remaining provisions of the zoning ordinance.
SECTION IV. This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage.
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Forester, Kimball, Lovin, Webb and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
Absent: Councilmember Clem
On motion of Mrs. Forester, seconded by Mr. Webb, the following ordinance was proposed and
unanimously adopted.
91-0-27 - ORDINANCE - AMENDING ARTICLE 11. SPECIAL EXCEPTION REGULATIONS OF
THE LEESBURG ZONING ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE SECTION 11A-4(12)
CONCURRENT APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS, since the adoption of the special exception regulations were approved in April 1990,
the town has accepted eight applications and of those, four have been filed jointly with rezoning
applications; and
WHEREAS, in the instance of these joint applications, the rezoning application process has
been abbreviated to meet the requirements of the special exception process; and
WHEREAS, past experience in handling concurrent applications has shown that it would be
beneficial to the review process to allow the special exception application and the rezoning process to
proceed under the same time frames; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council initiated and referred a zoning ordinance amendment to address
concurrent applications to the Planning Commission on January 22, 1991; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 7, 1991 to consider the
proposed amendment; and
WHEREAS, on April 11, 1991 the Planning Commission recommended the language of the
amendment be modified and forwarded to the Town Council for consideration; and
~fHE~, on June 25, 1991 the Town Council held a public hearing on this amendment:
THEREFORE, ORDAINED hy the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. Article llA of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to includo, a
new Section 11A-4(12):
Concurrent Applications. If the subject property is under consideration for rezoning,
analysis of the special exception application will be based on the existing zoning district
classification, not the proposed rezoning classification. The applicant may request a
concurrent review of the special exception application with the rezoning application.
This request will waive the specific time limitations described in Sections 11A-4(6)
through 11A-4(8), but will not waive the required Planning Commission
recommendation or public hearing before the Town Council.
SECTION II. All prior ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance is declared invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the decision shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any
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remaining provisions of the zoning ordinance.
SECTION IV. This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage.
Mrs. Forester stated that this is an effort to clarify the processing of special exceptions for
rezoning applications and to keep the process moving while allowing for the complete review that is
needed for the rezoning applications before a ruling is made on the special exceptions. This will not
only help the Council but also the Planning Commission in reviewing these concurrent applications.
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Forester, Kimball, Lovin, Webb and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
Absent: Councilmember Clem
On motion of Mr. Lovin, seconded by Mr. Webb, the following resolutions were proposed as
consent items and unanimously adopted.
91-148 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH WILLIAM B. HOPKE CO., INC.,
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE HARRISON AND CHURCH STREETS
INTERCEPTOR SEWER PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the 1987 Water and Sewer Master Plan, prepared by Camp Dresser & McKee
engineers, identified the existing Church Street Interceptor Sewer as inadequate to meet current and
future needs of the Town of Leesburg;, and
WHEREAS, this plan recommended replacement of the existing 12" sewer with a new 15"
sanitary sewer interceptor; and
WHEREAS, Council, by Resolution No. 90-230 authorized and appropriated funds for
replacement of the existing 8" Harrison Street sewer with a new 10" sanitary sewer to accommodate
existing and future flows; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg duly advertised and received bids on June 17, 1991 from
11 perspective contractors to provide construction services in accordance with published bid documents
and pursuant to State and local procurement laws; and
WHEREAS, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder was William B. Hopke Co., Inc., of
Alexandria, Virginia, in the amount of $163,700.00; and
WHEREAS, the fiscal year 1991 budget, as adopted by Council included an appropriation of
$170,000.00 for these projects:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The Town Manager is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract on
behalf of the town, in a form approved by the town attorney with William B. Hopke Co., Inc., in the
amount of $163,700.00 for construction of the Harrison and Church Streets Interceptor Sewer Projects.
SECTION II. A reappropriation of funds are hereby made from the unappropriated Utility
Fund balance to Utility Fund Account No. (300) 3120.700.120 in the amount of $80,000.00 for the
Church Street Sewer project and to Utility Fund account no. (300) 3120.700.240 in the amount of
$90,000.00 for the Harrison Street Sewer project, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1992.
91-149 - RESOLUTION - INITIATING AND REFERRING AN AMENDMENT TO APPROVED
REZONING APPLICATION #ZM-66 POTOMAC CROSSING PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC
HEARING UNDER CHAPTER 11, TITLE 15.1 OF THE 1950 CODE OF VIRGINIA,
AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, the approved Potomac Crossing PRC Rezoning Plan #ZM-66 requires a minimum
twenty (20) foot rear yard setback for townhomes and a minimum twenty-fiYe (P.5) foot rear yard
setback for single-family homes; and
WHEREAS, the provision for above-grade decks was neither illustrated nor described on the
approved rezoning plan; and
WHEREAS, Section 7A-5(3)e. of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance requires a deck, three feet
above grade or higher, to be no closer than twenty (20) feet from the property line; and
WHEREAS, townhomes and single-family homes which are constructed up to the minimum
rear yard requirement are either unable to accommodate an elevated decl~ or may only construct an
elevated deck which is up to five (5) feet in depth, respectively; and
WHEREAS, applications to the Board of Zoning Appeals for Variances are not recom~nended
in this case, as the hardship is not unique to an individual homeowner/applicant; and
WHEREAS, on May 30, 1991, the Potomac Crossing Home Owners Association Advisory
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Committee requested to town staff that the Town Council consider the initiation of a rezoning plan
amendment to resolve this oversight and resulting problem within the Potomac Crossing PRC, the first
planned development district in the Town of Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, a rezoning plan text amendment is the appropriate method to provide relief for
Potomac Crossing homeowners by allowing an encroachment into the required rear yard setback for
decks, three (3) feet above-grade or higher:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The Town of Leesburg hereby initiates consideration of an amendment to the
approved Potomac Crossing Planned Residential Community Rezoning Plan #ZM-66 as follows:
"An elevated deck, three (3) feet above-grade or higher, can encroach a maximum of ten (10) feet into
the minimum required rear yard setback for townhomes and a maximum of five (5) feet into the
required rear yard setback for singie-family detached homes."
SECTION II. The above initiated rezoning plan amendment is hereby referred to the Leesburg
Planning Commission for public hearing and recommendation under Chapter 11, Title 15.1 of the 1950
Code of Virginia, as amended.
91-150
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF
ORDINANCE NO. 88-0-35 AMENDING THE USE OF BOND PROCEEDS OF SERIES
1987 AND 1988 BONDS
WHEREAS, on October 25, 1988, the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg adopted
Ordinance No. 88-0-35 which allocated the use of bond proceeds from the town's Series 1987 and 1988
bond issues; and
WHEREAS, one of the projects earmarked for use of these bond proceeds was the purchase of
Dodona Manor; and
WHERF. J~, since the purchase of Dodona Manor will not now require the use of these bond
proceeds; and
WHEREAS, the Council has decided to use the bond proceeds previously allocated for Dodona
Manor for other capital projects; and
WHEREAS, in order to reallocate these funds Ordinance No. 88-0-35 must be amended; and
WHEREAS, before Ordinance No. 88-0-35 can be amended a public hearing on the proposed
amendment must first be held:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia that a public
hearing will be held on August 13, 1991, at 7:30 P.M., in the Town Council Chambers for the purpose
of discussing the amendment of Ordinance No. 88-0-35 amending the use of proceeds from the town's
Series 1987 and 1988 bonds.
91-151 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING FOR
AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 10, SIGN REGULATIONS, OF THE LEESBURG
ZONING ORDINANCE - CREATING A NEW SECTION 10A-14(3)g AND AMENDING
SECTION 10A-16(2)
WHEREAS, comprehensive amendments to the Leesburg sign regulations, Article 10 of the
Leesburg Zoning Ordinance were initiated on December 12, 1990; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the
comprehensive amendments to the sign regulations on April 11, 1991; and
WHEI~kS, contained within the comprehensive amendment is the creation of a new Section
10A-14(3)g and an amendment to the existing Section 10A-16 (2), shown and redesignated as Section
10A-13(3)g and Section 10A-15(2) respectively; and
WHEREAS, these two sections, labeled Building Identification Wall Sign and Sign Modifications,
are intended to give the Board of Architectural Review desired flexibility to consider alternative signage
in the Old and Historic District; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Architectural Review presently only has the ability to modify or waive
ground-mounted monument sign requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Architectural Review should be provided the ability to grant
modifications for other methods of signage which are appropriate, compatible, and/or historically
correct; and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 1991, the Planning and Zoning Committee of the Town Council
recommended that the following two sections of the proposed sign regulation amendments be adopted
prior to the balance of the other proposed amendments, which are to be reviewed by the newly created
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Ad Hoc Committee, to allow the Board of Architectural Review to approve appropriate signage
modifications:
Section 10A-14 (3) ~.
Building Identification Wall Sign. The BAR may approve an alternative building identification
wall sign when the location and proposed building name will better relate to the overall design
and architectural quality of the building. The maximum size of the sign may be 100 square
feet (one square foot for each linear foot of building frontage), and is permitted in lieu of
individual wall signs; and
Section 10A-16 (2)
Sign Modifications. The Board of Architectural Review may authorize an alternative
signage plan that does not strictly adhere to the height and location criteria within the
H-1 District if it is determined that the design is more consistent with the architectural
character of the building to which it relates and other surrounding properties. In no
case, however, may a sign exceed the area limitations which otherwise apply.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
A notice of joint public hearing with the Planning Commission to consider amending Article 10,
Sign Regulations, of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance to create a new Section 10A-14(3)g and amend
existing Section 10A-16(2) to allow the Board of Architectural Review to consider appropriate signage
modifications shall be published in the Loudoun Times-Mirror on June 19, 1991, and July 3, 1991,
for public hearing on July 10, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street~
Leesburg, Virginia.
91-152 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING APPLICATION
#ZM-129 AND SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION #SE-90-08 LEEGATE
(LEESBURG AUTO PARK)
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
A notice of public hearing to consider Rezoning Application #ZM-129 and Special Exception
Application #SE-90-08 by First Potomac Development Corporation shall be published in the Loudoun
Times-Mirror on July 10, 1991 and July 17, 1991 for public hearing on July 23, 1991 at 7:30 p.m., in
the Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia.
91-153 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 11A-7(3)(b) AND 3I-7(2)
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
A notice of public hearing to consider proposed amendments to Sections 11A-7(3)(b) and 3I-
7(2) of the Leesburg Zoning Ordinance regarding active recreation for multi-family developments shall
be published in the Loudoun Times-Mirror on July 3, 1991 and July 10, 1991 for public hearing on
July 23, 1991 at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street~ Leesburg, Virginia.
91-154 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS, RELEASING THE
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND APPROVING A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE
FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AT WAVERLY PARK PHASES I, II AND III
WHE~, the developer of Waverly Park Phases I, II and III has completed the public
improvements in accordance with approved plans and town standards, and these have been inspected
and approved.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The corporate surety bonds from Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland in
the total amount of $81,000.00 are released, and a new surety in a form approved by the town attorney
for a maintenance guarantee in the amount of $4,050.00 is aoproved, and shall be in effect for a period
of one year from this date.
SECTION II. This release is contingent upon delivery of a properly exe~uteu instrument
conveying unto the town all such improvements and easements free of any liens or charges.
91-155 - RESOLUTION - CANCELLING THE AUGUST 20, 1991, PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMITTEE AND ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MEETINGS AND THE AUGUST 27, 1991, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
The Planning and Zoning Committee and the Administration and Public Works Committee
meetings scheduled August 20, 1991 and the regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council scheduled
August 27, 1991, are cancelled.
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Forester, Kimball, Lovin, Webb and Mayor Sevila
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Nay: None
Absent: Councilmember Clem
NEW BUSINESS
On motion of Mr. Lovin, seconded by Mrs. Forester, the following resolution was proposed and
unanimously adopted.
91-156 - RESOLUTION - MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY COMMISSION
RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
Dan McAuliffe is hereby appointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for the
unexpired term of Frank Carney.
Mr. Lovin stated that Mr. McAuliffe is a citizen of the Town of Leesburg and is employed by
Wheat First Securities. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce and has
been active in volunteer work in the town. Mr. McAuliffe will be a very positive influence on the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Commission.
Mr, Kimball stated that there were eight very highly interested and qualified individuals. He
thanked those individuals for showing an interest in the town and encouraged them to continue their
interest in the community.
Mayor Sevila stated that he also knows Mr. McAuliffe. He is extremely interested in sports at
all levels, particularly youth sports and recreation. He is an excellent addition to the commission.
Aye: Councilmembers Bange, Forester, Kimball, Lovin, Webb and Mayor Sevila
Nay: None
Absent: Councilmember Clem
Mr. Marc Weiss, addressed the Council with regard to the county's public hearing on the
General Plan. He wanted to encourage the Council to follow this very closely and keep the pressure
on the county. It is having some effect. The county is beginning to hear the message. This is an
important issue for the town.
Clerk of Council
On motion of Ms. Bange, seconded by Mr. Webb, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Robert E. Sevila, Mayor
Town of Leesburg