HomeMy Public PortalAbout2001_07_10COUNCIL MEETING July 10, 2001
Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:30 p.m. Mayor Webb presiding.
Councilmembers Present: George Atwell, Mervin Jackson, Leonard McDonald,
David Schmidt, Kristen Umstattd, Robert Zoldos, and Mayor Webb.
Staff Present: Town Manager Robert Noe, Town Attorney William Donnelly, Deputy
Town Manager Phillip Rodenberg, Director of Engineering and Public Works Tom
Mason, Director of Planning, Zoning and Development Michael Tompkins, Director of
Finance Paul York, Chief of Comprehensive Planning Randy Hodgson, Budget Officer
Mike Freda, Assistant to the Town Manager Nicole Ard, Tourism Coordinator
Marantha Edwards, and Clerk of Council Judy Ahalt.
AGEN DA ITEMS
A. Invocation by Vice-Mayor Umstattd.
B. Salute to the Flag by Councilmember Schmidt.
C. Roll Call showing Councilmember Zoldos and McDonald absent.
Councilmember Zoldos arrived at 7:55 p.m.
D. Minutes - June 11, 2001 Work Session
On a motion by Councilmember Schmidt, seconded by Councilmember
Jackson, the minutes of the ,lune 11, 2001 work session were approved on a 5-0-2
vote.
E. Presentations
a. Proclamation - Parks and Recreation I~lonth
On a motion by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember
Schmidt, the following proclamation was adopted:
PROCLAMA TZON
.1ULY 10, 2001
hlONTH OF .TUL Y AS PARKS AND RECREA TZON IVlONTH
WHEREAS, parks, open space, play, recreation and positive
experiences provide quality of life for our community; and
WHEREAS, parks, recreation activities and leisure experiences
connections between people, promote harmony and sense of belonging; and
WHEREAS, recreation activities provide outlets for stress, options
physical activity, fun and preventative health insurance for all; and
WHEREAS, parks, playgrounds, trails and recreation centers make
community an attractive and desirable place to live, work, play and visit; and
leisu re
create
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WHEREAS, parks, greenways, trails, and open space protect and preserve
our natural environment and heritage for the future; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation activities touch the lives of individuals,
families and entire communities; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation activities impact upon the social, economic,
health, and environmental aspects of our community.
THEREFORE, the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
hereby proclaim the month of July 2001 as Parks and Recreation Month. Citizens are
encouraged to celebrate by participating in their choice of quality of life activities and
experiences, as well as maintaining these healthy and happy activities and attitudes
throughout the year.
PASSED THIS l0TM DAY OF July, 2001.
F. Petitioners
Kenneth Hubbard, 41951 Saddlebrook Place, addressed Council representing
the Loudoun County PTSA. Mr. Hubbard thanked the Town of Leesburg for their
support of the all night graduation party by providing the use of Ida Lee Recreation
Center.
Kelly Howeter, 703 Country Club Drive, SW, addressed Council thanking them
for the recent 4th of July fireworks display and the bus transit service. She stated
that her family has been visiting and the bus service was very helpful to them.
G. Public Hearing
None
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Council Comments
Councilmembers Atwell and Jackson had no comments.
Councilmember Schmidt expressed concern with the transportation planning
the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors is undertaking and their proposal to
remove roads.
Vice-Mayor Umstattd reported she had attended a reception at the Mt. Zion
Methodist Church for the new minister, Reverend Thompson.
]:. Mayor's Comments
Mayor Webb reported the Town of Leesburg would be the recipient of a HUD
grant in the amount of $643,000 for restoration of the house at Dodona Manor.
The mayor read a letter from Douglas L. Fleming, Jr., counsel for Arcadia
Development Company. Mr. Fleming's letter confirmed Arcadia's request to
postpone the consideration of the Potomac Crossing Rezoning and Town Plan
amendment until a later date. They will contact the town when a date is finalized.
Manager's Report
Bob Noe reported that the Current Planning Division activity on the Manager's
Report has been revised.
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Councilmember Atwell asked Mr. Noe to clarify the status of the Economic
Development Director and secretary vacancies. Mr. Noe advised the Economic
Development Commission would be providing a recommendation to Council for an
alternative solution.
K. Legislation:
POTOMAC CROSSING
The following proposed legislation was postponed at the request of the
applicant, Arcadia Corporation.
ORDINANCE
Approving Rezoning Application ZM-2000-05 - Potomac Crossing PRC - Concept Plan
and Proffer Amendment
RESOLUTION
Denying Rezoning Application ZM 2000-05, Potomac Crossing PRC, Concept Plan and
Proffer Amendment
ORDINANCE
Approving an Amendment to the Land Use Element of the 1997 Town Plan, TP 2000-
02, in conjunction with ZM 2000-05 Potomac Crossing PRC, Concept Plan and Proffer
Amendment
RESOLUTION
Denying an Amendment to the Land Use Element of the 1997 Town Plan, TP 2000-
02, in conjunction with ZM 2000-05 Potomac Crossing PRC, Concept Plan and Proffer
Amendment
ORDINANCES ]
ORDINANCE
Amending Chapter i0, Article VI, Division 3, Sections 10-187 & 10-188, of the Town
Code for hours of free parking and for parking fees for spaces rented on a monthly
basis in the parking garage.
Councilmember Schmidt made a motion, seconded by Mayor Webb, proposing
an amendment to the proposed ordinance to eliminate the discount for renting 8
parking spaces in the parking garage.
The motion to amend was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Atwell, McDonald, Schmidt and Mayor Webb
Nay: Jackson and Vice-Mayor Umstattd
Vote: 4-2-1 (Zoldos absent)
Councilmember Atwell made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Jackson,
to amend the proposed ordinance to leave the two free hours of parking in the
parking garage.
The motion to amend was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Atwell, .lackson, McDonald, and Vice-Mayor Umstattd
Nay: Schmidt, and Mayor Webb
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Vote: 4-2-1 (Zoldos absent)
The amended motion to eliminate the discount for renting 8 parking spaces in
the parking garage and retention of the 2-hour free parking was adopted as follows:
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ORDINANCE
Amending Chapter 10, Article VT, Division 3, Section 10-188, of the Town Code for
parking fees for spaces rented on a monthly basis in the parking garage.
Aye: Atwell, .lackson, McDonald, Schmidt, Vice-lVlayor Umstattd, and Mayor
Webb
Nay: None
Vote: 6-0-1 (Zoldos absent)
CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Vice-Mayor Umstattd, seconded by Councilmember .lackson
the following consent item was proposed:
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RESOLUTION
Accepting public improvements, releasing the performance guarantee and approving
a maintenance guarantee for public improvements at Potomac Station/Xerox Sewer
Outfall.
The motion was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Atwell, Jackson, McDonald, Schmidt, Vice-Mayor Umstattd and Mayor
Webb
Nay: None
Vote: 6-0-:1 (Zoldos absent)
REGULAR AGENDA
The following motion was proposed:
RESOLUTION
Rescinding Resolution No. 2000-244 approving engineering services for the
Chancellor Street extension.
This motion was tabled at the request of Councilmember McDonald until the
next council meeting to allow all councilmembers to be present for a vote.
On a motion by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember
McDonald, the following motion was proposed.
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RESOLUTION
Setting the Town Council Calendar.
The motion was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Atwell, Jackson, McDonald, Schmidt, Vice-Mayor Umstattd, and IVlayor
Webb
Nay: None
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Vote: 6-0-1 (Zoldos absent)
L. Boards and Commissions
Councilmember McDonald asked that the appointment to the Board of
Architectural Review be deferred until the next Town Council meeting
On a motion by Councilmember McDonald, seconded by Vice-Mayor Umstattd,
the following motion was proposed:
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RESOLUT]:ON
Making an appointment to the Planning Commission - Teresa Minchew
The motion was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Atwell, Jackson, McDonald, Schmidt, Vice-Mayor Umstattd and Mayor
Webb
Nay: None
Vote: 6-0-1 (Zoldos absent)
M. New Business
Mayor Webb referenced a letter from Drew Hiatt, Loudoun County Board of
Supervisors, asking for Council's position on critical policy issues with reference to
the County's comprehensive plan.
After considerable discussion on policy issues, the following motion was
proposed by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember McDonald.
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RESOLUT]:ON:
COMMUNZCATZNG THE TOWN OF LEESBURG'S
COMMENTS ON THE LOUDOUN COUNTY DRAFT GENERAL
PLAN AND DRAFT COUNTYWZDE
TRANSPORTATZON PLAN
WHEREAS, Loudoun County is in its last stages of review of the proposed
revisions to the Draft General Plan and Draft Countywide Transportation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has recently made
several changes to the Draft that directly impact the Town of Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to communicate to Loudoun County its
comments and concerns regarding these revisions, and recommends the Board's
serious consideration of the same.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
hereby transmits its comments regarding the Draft General Plan and Countywide
Transportation Plan as follows:
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The current draft Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP) deletes the
section of Crosstrail Boulevard between the Dulles Greenway and Route 15
south. The Town considers Crosstrail Boulevard to be of utmost importance
to the future development of the Urban Growth Area (UGA) and to
maintaining adequate levels of service to the Town's transportation system.
The Town therefore opposes the deletion and/or relocation of any section of
the roadway. The Council further recommends that its classification as a
major collector be maintained.
2. The Draft Plan anticipates keynote employment land use generally
located just east of Goose Creek, fronting on Route 7 and bounded on the
east by Route 659 (Belmont Ridge Road). The Town does not support this
use at this location.
3. The Draft Plan proposes the use of communal water and wastewater
facilities for public institutions in the UGA. The Town reiterates its opposition
to such facilities as stated in Resolution #2000-101 dated May 23, 2000.
4. Both Draft Plans propose the designation of Edwards Ferry Road as a
two-lane facility with a bike path. The Town continues to support a four-lane
roadway as shown in the existing Town and County transportation plans. The
Town supports the Virginia Byway designation, provided that the Loudoun
County section of Edwards Ferry Road is developed as a four-lane roadway as
stated in Resolution #2001-73 dated May 22, 2001.
5. The Draft Plan supports a future study of extending the Dulles Corridor
Bus Rapid Transit/Rail Project to Leesburg. The Town supports establishing
BRT service west of Leesburg with a station in the Route 7/Route 9 corridor,
and a station in Leesburg adjacent to the Dulles Greenway.
6. The Draft Plan proposes the remapping of zoning classifications around
the Leesburg Executive Airport. The Town supports only zoning classifications
that are in conformance with the non-residential land use designations in the
Town Plan for the UGA.
7. The Draft Plan proposes deleting the portion of the UGA west of the
Dulles Greenway. The Town has consistently opposed any alteration in the
Leesburg UGA until the annexation study is completed. This objection was
recently reiterated in the Mayor's comments (attached) to the Board of
Supervisors on May 31, 2001.
8. The Draft Transportation Plan proposes the deletion of the Western
Transportation Corridor thus ensuring Rt. 15 remains the Western
Transportation Corridor by default. The Town continues to strongly support a
Western Transportation Corridor, which provides a new river crossing of the
Potomac. The vitality of the Town of Leesburg depends on a Western
Transportation Corridor located to the east of Leesburg with a new river
crossing.
The motion was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Atwell, Jackson, McDonald, $chmidt, and Mayor Webb
Nay: Vice-Mayor Umstattd
Vote: 5-1-1 (Zoldos absent)
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Closed Session
Vice-Mayor Umstattd expressed concern with a closed meeting to discuss
annexation matters.
William Donnelly stated that our consultants, Carter Glass and Milt Milton,
have recommend a closed session to discuss the pending petition to annex.
On a motion by Mayor Webb, seconded by Councilmember McDonald, the
following motion for a closed meeting was proposed:
Pursuant to Sections 2.1-344 (A)(7) and 15.2-2907-(D) of the Code of
Virginia, ! move that the Leesburg Town Council convene in a closed meeting for
discussion of legal and annexation matters.
The motion was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Atwell, Jackson, McDonald, Schmidt, and Mayor Webb
Nay: Vice-Mayor Umstattd
Vote: 5-1-1 (Zoldos absent)
Council reconvened at 9:20 p.m. and Mayor Webb proposed the following
motion, seconded by Councilmember McDonald.
!n accordance with Section 2.1-344.1 of the Code of Virginia, ! move that
Council certify that to the best of each member's knowledge, only public business
matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia
Freedom of !nformation Act and such public business matters as were identified in
the motion by which the closed meeting was convened were heard, discussed or
considered in the meeting by Council.
The motion was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Atwell, .lackson, McDonald, Schmidt, Vice-Mayor Umstattd and Mayor
Webb
Nay: None
Vote: 6-0-1 (Zoldos absent)
AFl-EST:
of Council