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Home My Public Portal About2000_11_28Council Meeting November 28, 2000 Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:00 p.m. Mayor Webb presiding. Councilmembers Present: George Atwell, Mervin Jackson, Leonard McDonald, David Schmidt, Kristen Umstattd, Robert Zoldos and Mayor Webb. Staff Members Present: Bob Noe Town Manager, William Donnelly Town Attorney, Director of Engineering and Public Works Tom Mason, Director of Planning, Zoning and Development Michael Tompkins, Chief of Comprehensive Planning Randy Hodgson, Chief of Current Planning Lee Phillips, Budget Analyst Andrew Russell, Planner Delane Parks and Clerk of Council Judy Ahalt. AGENDAITEMS A. Invocation by Mayor Webb. B. Salute top the Flag led by Vice Mayor Umstattd. C. Roll Call showing all members present. the mi Minutes: On a motion by Vice-Mayor Umstattd, seconded by Councilmember Jackson, nutes of November 13, 2000 and November 14, 2000 were approved. E. Presentations None F. Petitioners Linda Callaghy, with the Loudoun Convention and Visitors Association (formerly Loudoun Tourism Council) addressed Council She gave an update on the new visitors guide and added that she and Cheryl Kilday would be assigned to work with Council. Randy Minchew, 330 West Market Street, spoke on behalf of the O'Connor family who own 422 acres in the town's urban growth area, 45 of those acres are in the town limits. He added that the new county plan, which comes to a public hearing on December 12th, has excluded the O'Connor property from the urban growth area. Mr. Minchew stated he plans to call this to the attention of the county and wanted Council to be aware of this omission. Mayor Webb added staff has been directed to provide comments on the County Plan, She commented that the language in the county plan does not correspond with the map. G. Public Hearing None Council Comments Councilmember McDonald commented on the Urban Growth Area section in Town Council Minutes for November 28, 2000 Page 2 the proposed County Plan. He added the language is not what was expected after Council's meeting with the Board of Supervisors. Councilmember McDonald disclosed a meeting with Robert Sevila with reference to Leesburg Commons. Councilmember Zoldos reminded citizens of the Holiday Parade and tree lighting on December Ist in downtown Leesburg. Councilmember Atwell and Councilmember Jackson had no comment. Vice-Mayor Umstattd reported she attended the Transportation Coordinating Council meeting with the major item of interest being the Western Transportation Corridor study. She stated the Parsons Transportation Group has been selected as the prime consult for this environmental impact study which will take 2-3 years with area limits of 1-95 to Virginia Rt. 7. Councilmember Schmidt gave notice to the public that Council will review Chancellor Street emergency access issue in two weeks. Mayor Webb commented the Bypass Alternatives Review Committee (BARC) has been resurrected. The group will meet on a regular basis and work closely with Congressman Wolff. Mayor Webb added that a brief staff presentation on the Hawkins property would be provided at tonight's meeting. Also, the Mayor asked for a timely analysis from staff on the County Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Webb apologized to the retailers who where visited by the press questioning how they feel about having their flowerpots and benches removed. She suggested merchants remove any broken benches and be sure that the flowerpots are not blocking the right-of-way. I. Hanager's Report Mr. Noe reported the Valor Awards would be presented by the Chamber of Commerce on December 16th with a number of Leesburg police officers being recognized. He added Legislative Day at VML would be February 1st. Mike Tompkins introduced the new Chief of Comprehensive Planning, Randy Hodgson. Councilmember Atwell asked that staff report to council on staff vacancies. Councilmember McDonald asked to see a quarterly report on budget expend itu res. J. Legislation ORDINANCES On a motion by Vice-Mayor Umstattd, seconded by Councilmember Zoldos, the following ordinance was proposed. Town Council Minutes for November 28, 2000 Page 3 ORDINANCE - 2000-0-35 Approving special exception application #SE-2000-08, Loudoun Sport and Health Club, 131 Fort Evans Road, to permit a portion of a parking lot which will serve a permitted recreational facility and proposed expansion. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Atwell, Jackson, McDonald, Schmidt, Zoldos, Vice-Mayor Umstattd and Mayor Webb Nay: None Vote: 7-0 On a motion by Councilmember Schmidt, seconded by Vice-Mayor Umstattd, the following motion for denial was proposed: RESOLUT?ON - 2000-234 Denying special exception application #SE 2000-07, Royal Self Storage, to permit a mini-warehouse facility. Councilmember Atwell stated he has spent a significant amount of time reviewing this application and visiting the site. He stated there appears to be no development pattern on the east side of Ft. Evans Road. He further stated that a contract with a hotel on an adjacent property does not enter into his decision. The applicant has met the proffers requests and he sees no compelling reason to deny this special exception. Councilmember Zoldos agreed with Councilmember Atwell stating the applicant has met all of the conditions of approval; therefore, he will be voting against denial. Mayor Webb stated she would be supporting denial of this application. She stated Leesburg needs to stop settling for less and this area would be better served with office and hotel uses. The motion for denial was adopted by the following vote: Aye: .]ackson, Schmidt, Vice-Mayor Umstattd, and Mayor Webb Nay: Atwell, McDonald and Zoldos Vote: 4-3-0 CONSENT AGENDA On a motion by Vice-Mayor Umstattd, seconded by Councilmember Jackson, the following consent items were proposed: RESOLUTION - 2000-230 Authorizing an agreement and approving a performance guarantee and water and sewer extension permits for Potomac Crossing, Section 7. RE$OLUTI:ON - 2000-231 Authorizing time extensions for completion of public improvements and approving performance guarantees for River Creek Phase I, Section 2; Phase II, Section 2A; Phase II, Section 2C; and Phase III, Section 6. Town Council Minutes for November 28, 2000 Page 4 RESOLUTION - 2000-232 Authorizing a time extension for completion of public improvements and approving a performance guarantee for Woodlea Manor, Section 6. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Atwell, Jackson, McDonald, Schmidt, Vice-Mayor Umstattd and Mayor Webb Nay: None Vote: 7-0 REGULAR AGENDA On a motion by Vice-Mayor Umstattd, seconded by Councilmember Jackson, the following motion was proposed. RESOLUTION - 2000-233 Authorizing the League of Women Voters use of Council Chambers. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Atwell, Jackson, McDonald, $chmidt, Vice-Mayor Umstattd, and Mayor Webb Nay: None Vote: 7-0 K. New Business Mike Tompkins gave a brief presentation on the Hawkins property. He explained it is zoned ]:-1 and office is a by-right use. A development plan has been submitted and the access to the property will be across the Fox Chapel community travel way. Vice-Mayor Umstattd verified that the developer has a recorded easement thru the Fox Chapel property. Mr. Tompkins commented that the adjacent property to the Hawkins site is owned by VDOT and could possibly provide an alternative easement. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. B. J. V~b, Mayor Town of Leesburg ~,/~erk of Council