HomeMy Public PortalAbout1999_11_23TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 23, 1999
A regular meeting of the Leesburg Town Council was held on Tuesday,
November 23, 1999, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street,
Leesburg, Virginia. Mayor Clem called the meeting to order.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
George F. Atwell
Mervin Jackson
Leonard McDonald (arrived at 7:45)
Kristen C. Umstattd
B. J. Webb
Bob Zoldos
Mayor Clem
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Town Manager Robert S. Noe, Jr.
Director of Engineering and Public Works Thomas A. Mason
Director of Planning, Zoning and Development Michael Tompkins
Director of Parks and Recreation Kaj Dentler
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Abby Kimball
Director of Information Technology Michel Agujia
Airport Director Juan Rivera
Assistant Town Manager for Economic Development John Henry King
Information Officer Susan Farmer
Town Attorney George Martin
Clerk of Council Barbara Markland
1. INVOCATION: Councilmember Zoldos
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG: Councilmember Umstattd
3. ROLL CALL: All members of Council were present.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION: On motion of Webb, seconded by Jackson, the regular meeting minutes of
November 9, 1999 were approved as submitted.
VOTE:
Aye: Councilmembers Atwell, Jackson, Umstattd, Webb, Zoldos and Mayor Clem.
Nay: None
Absent: Councilmember McDonald
5. PETITIONERS
Ms. Bonnie Westfall representing the Downtown Committee of the Leesburg Economic
Development Commission addressed the Council regarding the Annual Holiday
Christmas Decorating Contest. Ms. Westfall stated judging will take place on December
16, 17, and 18 with prizes being awarded on December 20.
Mr. Mark Herring a resident of 704 Anne Street and recent Loudoun County Supervisor-
elect addressed the Council stating he is looking forward to working with the Town
Council.
Mayor Clem suggested that the Board and Council meet every quarter. He asked that the
Board take immediate action on the boundary line adjustment for the new high school
site.
Ms. Kelly Gower a resident of Clubhouse Drive encouraged the public to attend Douglas
Community Center's Christmas Craft Show.
Ms. Abby Kimball invited the Council and public to attend the 9th annual Holidays in
Leesburg event on December 3, from 5 pm to 9 pm. Ceremonies will begin with a tree
lighting on the Town green.
Mr. Sidney Lord a resident of 506 Wolfe Court and member of the Leesburg Parks and
Recreation Commission addressed the Council in support of the Chancellor Street trail.
Mr. Lord submitted a written statement, which is made a part of the official record.
Mr. Ben Lawrence a resident of 905 Tuscarora Drive, and a member of the Dogwood
Ball Committee thanked the Council, Mr. Mason and staff, and Ms. Webb for their help
with this project. Mr. Lawrence reported that 350 trees have been planted along the
bypass, with 52 trees located outside of the town's corporate limits. The Beacon Hill
Homeowners Association will maintain the 52 trees. Mr. Lawrence stated the Committee
is looking into extending the planting of trees all the way to Clarks Gap. Mr. Lawrence
asked that the free passes to Ida Lee Park be given to the Northeast Coalition.
Councilmember Zoldos reported that with the planting of the Dogwood trees, the town's
2000 by 2000 project now totals 1838.
IT Director Michel Aguiia presented a report on Y2K, stating the town is now in
compliance.
Mr. Gus Glikas representing Virginia Power also provided a Y2K report stating Virginia
Power is compliant and has been for some time.
The Council asked to receive a report from Bell Atlantic as well.
6. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember McDonald stated a town in New Hampshire recently completed the
renovation of an old movie theater, similar to Leesburg's Talley Ho. EAC member
Patricia White has the information and will forward it to Public Information Officer
Susan Farmer. Mr. McDonald encouraged local groups to come forward to get a similar
project started in Leesburg.
Mayor Clem stated the Talley Ho is presently under contract.
Councilmember Atwell wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilmember Umstattd reported on the Planning Commission's progress regarding the
HP project. A vote is scheduled to take place on December 16.
Councilmember Jackson made no comment.
Councilmember Zoldos thanked Mr. Uran for his continued generous contributions to the
Town of Leesburg. He encouraged everyone to support the town's 2000 by 2000 project
by buying a live Christmas tree this year.
Vice Mayor Webb congratulated the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Small
Business award winners. Ms. Webb met with the Loudoun County Transition team in a
productive meeting, as well as with in-coming Chairman of the Board Scott York and
representatives of the National Historic Preservation Society. Ms. Webb read a letter she
received from Mr. Jerry Crumwiddie, a resident on Gleedesville Road:
We thank you for your support on Wednesday evening when Mr. Tompkins presented
ZMAP 1990018 Dunlyn Rezoning to the Leesburg Planning and Zoning Committee. I
was particularly pleased with your argument that focused on the larger issue. The
currently Loudoun County Land Development Plan should be revisited for the purpose of
reviewing the UGA. The Evergreen Mills and Gleedesville corridor to Leesburg does in
deed have a historical and practical basis for reasonable preservation of open spaces.
Ms. Webb asked staff to ensure proper street cleaning on the streets surrounding the
founty courts complex project.
7. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Clem stated the streets surrounding the courts complex project are being cleaned
every evening around 5:30 p.m. Mayor Clem and Calvin Grow attended a meeting of the
Transportation commission and received $300,000 for road improvements in Leesburg.
Mayor Clem reported that the Downtown Summit Committee is looking into
revitalization projects along South King and Loudoun Streets. Mayor Clem received a
book from Mr. Uran entitled "Survivors of the Leopold Disaster," of which Mr. Uran was
a survivor. Mayor Clem presented this book to Ms. Jane Sullivan to be housed at
Leesburg's Thomas Balch Library. Mayor Clem attended the grand opening of the
Worship Center's "Life Center," where he was presented with a picture of "the First
Prayer in Congress." Mayor Clem commented on the great success of the Halloween
parade, noting the increasing competition the Christmas parade is presenting to the
Halloween parade.
8. MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Noe congratulated Abby Kimball and Katie Stanley for completing a Supervisors
Management course.
9. LEGISLATION:
ORDINANCE
(a) MOTION: On motion of Umstattd, seconded by Webb, the following ordinance
was proposed and adopted.
99-0-33 - ORDINANCE -APPROVING SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION
#SE-99-07, FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK, LEESBURG PARK
WHEREAS, First Union National Bank has requested special exception approval
for a bank with a drive-thru; and
WHEREAS, the property is located in the B-3, Community Retail/Commercial
Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, a bank with a drive-thru is a special exception use in the B-3 zoning
district; and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 1999, the Planning Commission recommended
conditional approval of this application; and
WHEREAS, on November 9, 1999, the Town Council held a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use meets the general review criteria as set forth in the
Zoning
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends approval, with the conditions set forth below.
THEREFORE ORDAINED by the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. Special exception application #SE-99-07, First Union National
Bank, Leesburg Park, by First Union National Bank, identified in the Loudoun County
land records as Tax Map 49A((1))2 as shown on the Special Exception Plan, dated
October 28, 1999, is hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
1. The development plan shall show a dumpster and a loading space.
2. The landscaping requirements for this special exception application shall be as
shown on the special exception plan dated October 28, 1999.
3. The entrance road into Leesburg Park shall be widened, as shown on the special
exception plan dated October 28, 1999, subject to final engineering at the
development plan stage, and shall be accomplished at no cost to the town.
4. Any proposed signage will be subject to review and approval by the Board of
Architectural Review (BAR).
5. The developer shall use his best effort to construct a right turn out as shown on
the plans dated October 28, 1999, and shall be accomplished at no cost to the
town.
SECTION II. Approval of the special exception concept plan does not authorize
modifications to any requirements of the Design and Construction Standards Manual,
Subdivision and Land Development Regulations or Zoning Ordinance unless specifically
set forth in this ordinance.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall be in effect upon its passage.
VOTE:
Aye: Councilmembers Atwell, Jackson, McDonald, Umstattd, Webb, Zoldos and
Mayor Clem
Nay: None
CONSENT LEGISLATION
(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i), (j), (k), (1)
MOTION: On motion of Webb, seconded by Umstattd, the following resolutions were
proposed as consent items and adopted.
99-348 - RESOLUTION - PERMITTING AN ASPHALT TRAIL WITHIN THE
UNUSED RIGHT OF-WAY OF OLD LAWSON ROAD
99-349 - RESOLUTION - APPROVING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF A
SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT
99-350 - RESOLUTION - AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE IDA LEE PARK
RECREATION CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT TO HUGHES GROUP
ARCHITECTS BY $97,770 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $469,023
99-351 - RESOLUTION - AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A RECREATIONAL ACCESS ROAD, PARKING, AND
UTILITIES FOR THE SOCCER/LACROSSE FIELDS AT IDA LEE PARK TO
LEO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $472,825
99-352 - RESOLUTION - AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILSON AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
GULL CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,900
99-353-RESOLUTION - AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE NORTH STREET SIDEWALK PROJECT TO THE GULL CORPORATION
IN THEA MOUNT OF $102,400
99-354 - RESOLUTION - AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING
AND DESIGN SERVICES OF THE THREE STORM DRAINAGE CHANNEL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO MICHAEL BAKER, JR., INC., IN THE
AMOUNT OF $97,792
99-355 - RESOLUTION - AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO UPGRADE THE
HVAC SYSTEM AT THE AFSS BUILDING TO A&N MECHANICAL
CONTRACTORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,963
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99-356 - RESOLUTION - SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
DECEMBER 14, 1999 TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE LEESBURG
TOWN CODE, SECTION 2-24 STANDING COMMITTEES, AND SECTION 2-26
CONDUCT OF COMMITTEES TO CONSOLIDATE THE STANDING COUNCIL
COMMITTEES INTO A COUNCIL "COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE"
99-357 - RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT AND APPROVING
A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE AND WATER AND SEWER EXTENSION
PERMITS FOR POTOMAC STATION SECTION 7A/7B
99-358 -RESOLUTION - APPOINTING FRANK BUTTERY TO THE THOMAS
BALCH LIBRARY COMMISSION
VOTE:
Aye: Councilmembers Atwell, Jackson, McDonald, Umstattd, Webb, Zoldos and
Mayor Clem
Nay: None
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
(m) MOTION: On motion of McDonald, seconded by Webb, the following
resolution was proposed and adopted.
99-359- RESOLUTION - APPOINTING MS. KELLY GAITTEN AND MR.
WILLIAM SUTTON TO THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
VOTE:
Aye: Councilmembers Atwell, Jackson, McDonald, Umstattd, Webb, Zoldos and
Mayor Clem
Nay: None
(n) MOTION: On motion of Zoldos, seconded by Webb, the following resolution
was proposed and adopted.
99-360 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF THE
IRWIN W. URAN CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED ON NOVEMBER 8, 1999
WHEREAS, the town received a contribution on November 8, 1999, from Irwin
W. Uran; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Uran requested the Town Council distribute the gift to services
for needy people of Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, the funds are to be used to directly benefit individuals as noted in
Mr. Uran's letter and should not be used to retire debt of an organization or to pay
salaries of individuals within the organization; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that the Youth Detention Center,
Interfaith Relief, Daily Bread, Holiday Coalition, Salvation Army, Transitional Housing,
Good Shepard Alliance, Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter, and Christmas in April meet
the qualifications and shall receive contributions as follows.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
that appropriations of the contribution received on November 8, 1999, in the amount of
$100,000 are hereby authorized as follows:
· $ 5 000 to the Youth Detention Center
$25 000
$20 000
$10 000
$10 000
$20.000
$10 900
to Interfaith Relief, Daily Bread, Holiday Coalition
to the Salvation Army
to Transitional Housing
to the Good Shepard Alliance
to the Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter
to Christmas in April
Each receiving agency must report to the Town Council how the funds were
implemented and how many people were served.
VOTE:
Aye: Councilmembers Atwell, Jackson, McDonald, Umstattd, Webb, Zoldos and
Mayor Clem
Nay: None
NEW BUSINESS:
(o) MOTION: On motion of Webb, seconded by Umstattd, the following resolution
was proposed and adopted.
99-361 - RESOLUTION -SUPPORTING A DEDICATED STATE FUNDING
SOURCE FOR LAND CONSERVATION IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF
VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia's lands are rich in scenic, historic,
natural, agricultural, forest and recreational resources; and
WHEREAS, Virginia is rapidly losing these irreplaceable resources to competing
land uses; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg desires to protect its farm and forest resource
base, its open space, its natural resources, including its drinking water supply watershed
and natural habitats, and its historic sites; and
WHEREAS, Leesburg has a deficiency of hundreds of acres of recreational open
space and has lost many historic and architectural sites; and
WHEREAS, conserving these resources is critical to Virginia's economy and the
health and well being of her citizens; and
WHEREAS, establishing a balance between the conservation of open
space/natural resource lands and residential and/or commercial development is essential
to Leesburg's quality of life and sound fiscal health; and
WHEREAS, Virginia currently does not have a stable and adequate source of
funds to secure the long term conservation and protection of these lands and resources;
and
WHEREAS, the General Assembly has established the Virginia Land
Conservation Foundation with authority to expend funds for the conservation of
farmland, historic sites, natural areas, parks, and open space; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation is empowered to provide
matching funds to localities to assist in the purchase of conservation easements and other
land conservation needs; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation is the appropriate
mechanism for receiving and expending funds from a dedicated state funding source for
land conservation.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in V~rg~ma
that the Town of Leesburg strongly supports the establishment of a dedicated state source
of funding out of state surplus funds not dedicated to education and transportation to
carry out the mission of the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Leesburg hereby calls upon the
Governor and the General Assembly to dedicate such a stable and adequate funding
source beginning in the year 2000.