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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2005_04_12COUNCIL MEETING April 12, 2005 Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:30 p.m. Mayor Umstattd presiding. Coun¢ilmembers Present: Kelly Burk, Kathryn Sheldon Hammler, Susan Horne, Melinda Kramer, Robert Zoldos, and Mayor Kristen Umstattd. Coun¢ilmember's Absent: Vice Mayor Martinez arriving late and Councilmember Zoldos leaving at 8:45 p.m. Staff Present: Town Manager John Wells, Town Attorney William Donnelly, Assistant to the Town Manager Nicole Ard, Assistant to the Town Manager Kathy Leidich, Director of Engineering and Public Works Tom Mason, Chief of Police Joe Price, Director of Parks and Recreation Kaj Dentler, Airport Director Cindi Martin, Director of Planning, Zoning and Development Susan Swift, Director of Finance Norm Butts, Zoning Administrator Brian Boucher, Management/Budget Officer Mike Freda, Planner Wade Burkholder, Senior Planner Chris Murphy, and Clerk of Council Judy Ahalt. AGENDA ITEMS A. Tnvocation by Councilmember Zoldos B. Salute to the Flag was led by Betsy Mayr, Founder of Girls Softball in Loudoun County and William Shoemaker, Boy Scout Troop 1550. Roll Call showing Vice Mayor Martinez absent and arriving at 7:35 p.m. t4inutes a..lanuary 24, 2005 work session On a motion by Councilmember Burk, seconded by Councilmember Zoldos, the minutes of the January 24, 2005 work session were approved by a 6-0-1 vote (Martinez absent). b. February 8~ 2005 regular meeting On a motion by Councilmember Kramer, seconded by Councilmember Burk, the meeting of the February 8, 2005 regular meeting were approved by a 6-0-1 vote (Martinez absent). E. Presentations None Petitioners The petitioner's section opened at 7:35 p.m. Reverend John Ohmer, Rector of St. James Episcopal Church, spoke in favor of the Uniwest proposal to develop the land immediately north of Ft. Evans Road and west of the future Battlefield Parkway. He stated St. James launched St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church and they are currently meeting at Belmont Ridge Middle School. He added that thanks to the generosity of the Harris Family and in memory of Huntington Harris 10 acres north of Fort Evans Road has been donated to the Town Council minutes for April 12, 2005 Page 2 church. Further, he stated the Uniwest proposal to extend Battlefield Parkway will be beneficial to the church site. Allison Cornell, Lay Leader for St. Gabriel's Church, addressed Council as a member of the church and a resident of Edwards Landing. She encouraged Council to approve the Uniwest proposal stating she is eager for completion of Battlefield Parkway. Kathleen Prichard, Tree Commission, addressed Council regarding the draft Town Plan. She provided comments to the plan and asked Council to support their comments. Further, she asked for support of a second urban forester and suggested Town Code legislation to allow for bonding for tree placement. R. Max Peterson, Tree Commission, thanked the Mayor for attending the Arbor Day Ceremony. He invited Council to the meeting on the Urban Forestry Management Plan and asked for support of the second urban forester position. Peter Gomez, 905 Octorora Place NE, addressed Council regarding an article in Leesburg Today about various delays in C:[P projects. He mentioned the article regarding expediting Veterans Park in the CIP, stating the Veterans Park property is quite beautiful and very scenic. Also, he expressed support of the Uniwest proposal since it will expedite Battlefield Parkway. Brian Rolston, 602 Newington Place, addressed Council regarding the Paxton Home. He stated while updating the Town Plan they asked the town to add the following language, "when a range of densities is stated for any residential development it is the Council's position that the Iow end of that range be recognized as the most appropriate use of the property". On behalf of the Paxton supporters, he urged the Council to amend the new Town Plan to this end. Ken Reid, thanked Councilmember Horne for her proposal for the creation of a public/private partnership for Loudoun Street. He thanked Councilmembers Burk and Home for organizing a recycling/clean up day on April 23. He thanked Senator Bill Mims for introducing a bill on behalf of the Loudoun County Transportation Safety Commission regarding fines for truck safety. He stated they are proposing to raise fines to $250.00 with enforcement by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. He thanked Kathy Leidich, the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Public Works Department for their efforts to seek TSO 14001 Certification by endorsing an Environmental Management Policy. Phil Rosciolelli, 857 Macalister Drive, petitioned Council to think about litter. He stated Leesburg is not in the Keep Loudoun Beautiful program. He stated the Rotary Club wanted to clean up trash but was asked by the town to provide insurance. He added the least the town could do is an adopt-a-highway program and give the volunteers the resources they need and suggested that in order to keep our town and highways clean to enlist the help of the young people. The petitioner's section closed at 8:10 p.m. Town Council minutes for April 12, 2005 Page 3 Gw Public Hearings a. TLSE-2005-01 Loudoun County Temporary Commuter Park and Ride Lot at 110 Catoctin Circle SE - Joint Public Hearing with Planning Commission Mayor Umstattd called the joint public hearing with the Planning Commission to order at 8:10 p,m. Planning Commission members present were: Chairman Clifton Vaughan, Bridget Bangert, Ted Kalriess, Kevin Wright, Earl Hoovler, and Chuck Jones. Wade Burkholder outlined the application from Loudoun County for a commuter lot at the Barber and Ross site on Catoctin Circle. He stated the proposal compliments the Town Plan for redevelopment of the site. He outlined the special use standards in the zoning ordinance for temporary commuter parking lots. He discussed site parking and circulation, adding buses will turn right onto Catoctin Circle when exiting the lot. Further, the county has asked for a waiver of all buffer yards; however, staff is recommending installation of a buffer yard along Industrial Court. Mr. Burkholder stated staff is recommending conditional approval, Vice Mayor Martinez asked about an easement issue with Middleburg Bank, Mr. Burkholder stated another condition will be added to work out the easement issue with the bank as it is vital to buses for ingress and egress. Councilmember Burk stated this lot offers an opportunity to settle the issue of commuter parking. Councilmember Horne stated her appreciation for the work that has gone into this site for a short term solution to commuter parking. She stressed the importance of working out the easement issue with IVliddleburg Bank. Councilmember Zoldos stated he supports this as a short-term solution and encouraged resolution of the easement issue with the bank. Councilmember Hammler stated she will be supporting this application as it is an important issue. Planning Commissioner Bangert asked for an explanation of the use standard on adverse impact. Mr. Burkholder stated it provides for extra storm water management, Commissioner Kalriess asked why staff is asking for the buffer along Tndustrial Court since it is an industrial use. Town Council minutes for April 12, 2005 Page 4 Mr. Burkholder stated the buffer would clean up the site and provide a more inviting frontage along Industrial Court. Commissioner .1ones stated the bank operations center should not be affected given the hours of traffic flow for the commuter parking. Chairman Vaughan asked why there is no pedestrian access to the W&OD Trail. IVlr. Burkholder stated there is access from Harrison Street and given the time it would take to get approval from the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, it was decided to not pursue an additional access. Loudoun County Transportation Planner, Sharon Affinito addressed Council and provided a history of the Loudoun Transit System. She stated overall county ridership has grown from less than 45,000 passenger trips in fiscal year 1995 to over 384,000 passenger trips in fiscal year 2004. She stated the bus routes begin in Purcellville and transport riders to the Washington, DC area including West Falls Church Metro, Rosslyn, the Pentagon and 21 locations in DC. The same buses then make return trips in the afternoon. Also, the county operates two other commuter routes, one from Cascades and Lowes Island to the West Falls Church Metro Station and a reverse commute from West Falls Church to AOL, MCI, Beaumeade Circle and Dulles North Transit Center. IVls. Affinito stated the buses are county-owned and purchased with State Capital Funds and lease purchase financing that is paid with funds collected from bus fares, plus operational expenses are funded with bus fares, state formula funds and gasoline tax funds. Further, the park and ride lot is funded through Federal CMAQ funds with a local match from gasoline tax funds. She outlined the benefits of the Barber and Ross lot and explained their request for a landscape waiver. She stated the cost is approximately $10,000 and the landscaping would be destroyed at the end of the use. Further, the landscaping would eliminate 11 parking spaces which they proposed to allow for use by the adjacent businesses. Councilmember Zoldos left the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Councilmember Hammler asked the cost to ride the buses and the percentage of subsidy received. Ms. Affinito stated the cost is $50 for 10 one-day tickets, 53% of operational cost are from fare revenues, state formula 17% of operations and remainder from gasoline tax. Town Council minutes for April 12, 2005 Page Councilmember Hammler verified the Miller Drive location will end on June 30. Commissioner Wright asked if all three proposed ingress/egress locations will be utilized by buses and vehicles. The bus will only enter thru ]]ndustrial Court with egress on Catoctin Circle; the vehicle traffic has the option of using all three. Commissioner Wright verified the town is assisting the county in their search for a permanent solution. Commissioner Hoovler verified the current lot is approximately 90% full. Ms. Affinito added when the lot is back in town there will be more walkers and drop offs. Commissioner Jones asked why the county rejected the PPTA proposals for a permanent lot. Terry Laycock stated they were rejected based on the initial cost estimate and the length of time to get through the land use proposals that would be required. Commissioner Jones commented on the use of Phil Bolen Park for a 700 space lot and the traffic impact on Sycolin Road. Ms. Laycock stated $11 million has been set aside for the park and ride lot with the possibility of some of that being used for road improvements. .lack Connor, attorney for Middleburg Bank, addressed Council stating they found out about this special exception use from a certified letter dated March 25 and received the middle of last week. He stated Middleburg Bank is the only adjacent property owner and was not involved in the process. He stated the issue is the plat shows the primary egress through the bank parking lot. He stated the bank is adversely impacted by this special exception use. He added that Middleburg Bank welcomes the opportunity to work out the easement issue. Council urged the town and county to work with Middleburg Bank to resolve the easement issue. .lohn Drury, 621 Beauregard Drive, addressed Council as a commuter bus rider and an advisory board member of the Beauregard HOA. He stated the current proposal to use Barber and Ross is a good one and suggested not delaying the process. He added the Middleburg Bank issues should be worked out and a buffer makes no sense for a temporary use. Town Council minutes for April 12, 2005 Page 6 Bob Faber, 315 Ebaugh Drive, stated he is a bus rider and on the commuter bus advisory board. He stated the Barber and Ross option for a park and ride makes good sense. Steve Loftis, 1103 Rollins Place, stated his support for the Barber and Ross lot for a temporary park and ride lot. Mayor Umstattd verified the county would like action on this item at tonight's meeting, Brian Boucher stated the easement dispute could be added as a condition of the special exception to say implementation is conditioned upon demonstration of adequate legal right. Mayor Umstattd closed the public hearing at 9:11 p.m. Planning Commissioner Kevin Wright disclosed that his wife is a teller at Middleburg Bank however he sees no conflict of interest in this application. The Planning Commission closed their public hearing at 9:12 p.m. and reconvened in another room to discuss their recommendation. Town Attorney Bill Donnelly stated the bank raised two issues, is there a legal right to use the easement and what impact does that have on their property. b, FY 2006 Budget The public hearing on the FY 2006 budget opened at 9:16 p.m. Mike Freda provided opening notes stating that the budget is advertised at 22 cents and is actually balanced at 21.5 cents, which allows $260,000 available to reduce the tax rate by one half cent, include new programs/initiatives and leave in reserve funds for future use. He stated the General Fund increases 7%, Utilities Fund decreases 22%, Airport Fund decreases 12%, and Capital Fund increases of 57%. Mr. Freda outlined the General Fund revenues stating the property tax only account for 34% of the revenues, He outlined the General Fund expenditures stating 25% for Engineering and Public Works, 22% for Police, 13% for Parks and Recreation and 11% for the Debt Service. Mr. Freda outlined the budget highlights for each department. He stated the debt service is 11% of the General Fund Budget and has been declining during the past five years. Further, he outlined the Town Council minutes for April 12, 2005 Page ? proposed major capital projects. Tn addition, the Utilities Fund does not propose an increase in user fees. Vice Mayor Martinez asked Mr. Freda to provide the revenue ratio between the new assessments and the decrease in property tax? Councilmember Horne talked about the unknown factor of the transmission line attorney costs. Also, she stated her appreciation for being able to move forward with significant capital projects. Councilmember Hammler asked staff to net out what this budget and the proposed tax rate means for the homeowner. Mr. Freda stated when he has all of the information available he will provide it to Council. Councilmember Hammler thanked the entire staff for their efforts on the budget, She discussed the issue of long term affordability of living in Leesburg. She added the town has put in fiscal policies which allow us to have a 15% reserve and over time we will be saving $700,000. Hub Turner, 1107 Bradfield Drive, addressed Council stating there is no advantage to live in Leesburg. He had some suggestions to increase staff productivity. He recommended reducing every departmental budget by 5% and an incentive program to stay within budget. He added the town has to be prepared for the lean years. Ken Reid, 607 Talmadge Court, agreed with cutting the budget by 5%. He stated his county tax increase amounted to 32% and now his Leesburg tax bill is going to increase. He questioned the increases in Planning and Zoning, Police, Traffic Calming, security fencing at the airport and asked for an equalized tax rate. .lim Huber, 704 Donaldson Lane, addressed Council in opposition to a tax increase and asked for consideration of the needs of the taxpayer. The public hearing closed at 9:45 p.m. The Planning Commission returned to the Council meeting. Chairman Vaughan reported the Planning Commission suspended the rules and granted approval of the special exception with the exclusion of condition #11. The commission also emphasized the easement and no adverse impact issue be worked out with Middleburg Bank and staff. ¢. Proposed Real Property Tax ]:ncrease Mayor Umstattd opened the public hearing on the proposed tax increase at 9:47 p.m. Town Council minutes for April 12, 2005 Page The Mayor stated comments from the proposed budget public hearing will be taken into consideration relative to the tax rate increase. There were no petitioner's for this public hearing. There were no Council comments. The public hearing closed at 9:48 p.m. TLSE-2004-0013 Fort Evans Retail Center TLSE-2004-0014 Ft. Evans Plaza T! bank with drive-thru North TLSE-2004-0015 Ft. Evans Plaza TT bank with drive-thru South The Mayor opened the public hearings at 9:49 p.m. Mayor Umstattd stated any petitioners comments made concerning Fort Evans will be considered as part of these public hearings. TLSE-2004-O013 Ft. Evans Retail Center Chris Murphy outlined the special exception application for a retail center comprised of 228,393 square feet of retail/restaurant uses, 9,000 square feet of bank uses, and 60,000 square feet of office uses within the Town Plan's Business TT District whose primary uses include Office, Research and Development, and Flex-Tndustrial uses. Mr. Murphy stated the Planning Commission and staff have recommended denial of this special exception for the following reasons: (1) failure to comply with Zoning Ordinance, Section 3.4.12.B. to adhere to the recommended Business iX land use mix found in Town Plan Table 6.9; (2) failure to meet the 30% to 79% office provision in the Business !! District; (3) failure to limit retail to 15% to a maximum of 15 acres as provided in the Business !! District; (4) failure to provide employment serving retail and services instead of general retail uses; and (5) failure to provide sufficient information to verify the proposed special exception use will not create an adverse impact on adjacent residential properties per Zoning Ordinance Sections 3.4.12.A and C. TLSE-2004-0014 Ft. Evans Plaza IT bank with drive-thru North Chris Murphy outlined this application for a special exception to permit a 4,500 square foot bank with a drive-thru as part of the Ft. Evans Plaza !! on Ft. Evans Road. Mr. Murphy stated no definitive architectural designs have been submitted, thus staff is recommending the design be made subject to H- 2 Corridor Guidelines. He stated the construction of a stone screen wall is proposed along the length of the drive-thru lanes on the Battlefield Parkway side. Town Council minutes for April 12, 2005 Page 9 ~ln conclusion, staff and the Planning Commission have recommended denial for failure to provide the minimum required information for special exception applications per the Zoning Ordinance. He stated staff has provided recommended conditions should Council desire to grant approval of this application. TLSE-2OO4-OO:L5 Fort Evans Plaza T! bank with drive-thru South Chris Murphy outlined this application for a special exception to permit a 4,500 square foot bank with a drive-thru as part of the Ft. Evans Plaza ~[! on Ft. Evans Road. He stated that staff and the Planning Commission have recommended denial for failing to provide the minimum required information for special exception applications per the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Murphy stated staff has provided conditions should Council desire to grant approval of this application. Councilmember Hammler thanked staff for the excellent presentation. Mr. Murphy verified the Economic Development Director is the source of the statement regarding the need for additional retail space. Councilmember Hammler verified the restaurant use for the site is 20,000 square feet. She also asked if the citizens have been duly notified. He stated the property was duly posted, a newspaper ad was placed, and a mail notification to adjoining property owners. Further, he has had several inquiries and office visits regarding this application. Councilmember Hammler asked when we expect more architectural information. Mr. Murphy stated he did not know and since they do not have enough detail to enforce the ordinance, staff has chosen to use the H-2 Design Guidelines which allows for a review by the BAR. Councilmember Hammler asked if we have assurances that the 135,000 square feet of retail will be built concurrently with the office. Mr. Murphy stated the applicant will commit to building the first 30,000 square feet at the same time. He has reserved the development of the remainder as the market dictates. Vice Mayor Martinez and Councilmembers Burk, Kramer and Horne deferred their comments until the citizens have had a chance to comment. Town Council minutes for April 12, 2005 Page Mayor Umstattd asked Mr. Boucher to give Council an example of where the H-2 Design Guidelines have been applied as opposed to those buildings that have not. Mr. Boucher stated the Leesburg Plaza Shopping Center on Market Street was not subject to design guidelines. The CVS Pharmacy and the new Giant Food Shopping Center were built using the H-2 Design Guidelines and under the review of the Board of Architectural Review. Mike Collier, Uniwest, addressed Council stating they have been working cooperatively with town staff on the concept plan which will provide 135,000 square feet of office, as well as a good proffer package. He stated they have committed to construct the gap in Fort Evans Road, four lanes of Battlefield Parkway, traffic signals at Sycamore Hill Drive and Battlefield Parkway, a water tower site, and preservation of a Civil War site. Mr. Collier further explained the site layout, stating they are doubling the buffer on the west end of the site, providing 40% open space which far exceeds the minimum, and building an office building in the first phase. He added they intend to comply with what staff is looking for regarding the architectural details and agree to comply with the H-2 Design Guidelines. Councilmember Kramer stated she was assured by Mr. Collier that there would be no Wal-Mart on the site. Further, she asked for additional language committing them to complete all phases of the office space. Mr. Collier stated they would look carefully at the language, but they are reserving parcels to accommodate the :~35,000 square feet of office. Councilmember Burk stated she is delighted with the applicant's willingness to comply with the H-2 Design Guidelines. She also suggested that no road be built by the pond. Mr. Collier stated there is a lot of interest in restaurant space adding the 20,000 square feet is an arbitrary number. Councilmember Hammler verified that the target retail is upscale furniture, home furnishings, electronics and sporting goods. Mayor Umstattd echoed Councilmember Burk's comments regarding a restaurant by the pond. Gary Shaffer, resident of Sycamore Hill subdivision, addressed Council. Mr. Shaffer spoke in support of this retail project given the Town Council minutes for April 12, 2005 Page !! opportunity to get four lanes of Battlefield Parkway and widening of Ft. Evans Road. He commended Mr. Collier for Uniwest's efforts. The members of St. Gabriel's church stood in support for this special exception. Mr. Collier thanked the members of St. Gabriel's Church. The public hearings closed at 11:09 p.m. H. Legislation ORDTNANCE None CONSENT AGENDA On a motion by Councilmember Horne, seconded by Councilmember Burk, the following consent motion was proposed: 2005-62 RESOLUTTON Authorizing a time extension for completion of public improvements, and making a reduction of the performance guarantee for public improvements installed in Lansdowne on the Potomac, Section 44. 2005-63 RESOLUTTON Accepting public improvements, releasing the performance guarantee and approving maintenance guarantees for public improvements at Northlake, Sections 5 & 6. 2005-64 RESOLUTION Making a reduction of the performance guarantee for public improvements installed in Stowers, Phase 2, Section 3. 2005-65 RESOLUTION Accepting the public improvements, releasing the performance guarantee and approving a maintenance guarantee for public improvements at Potomac Crossing, Section 3A-1. 2005-66 RESOLUTION Authorizing time extensions for completion of public improvements and approving performance guarantees for Stratford-Ryland Hope Parkway, lake facility, and the recreation center. 2005-67 RESOLUTTON Authorizing a time extension for completion of public improvements and approving a performance guarantee for Georgetown Mews. The motion was approved by the following vote: Town Council minutes for April 12, 2005 Page 12 Aye: Nay: Vote: Burk, Hammler, Home, Kramer, Martinez and Mayor Umstattd None 6-0-1 (Zoldos absent) REGULAR AGENDA ] On a motion by Councilmember Horne, seconded by Councilmember Hammler, the following motion was proposed: 2005-68 RESOLUT]:ON Authorizing a 20% discount off general admission to :[da Lee Park Recreation Center to active duty military personnel and their immediate families who are residents of Loudoun County Vice Mayor Martinez stated 20% is not enough of a discount and it should be available to anyone who receives hazardous duty pay. Mayor Umstattd, seconded by Vice Mayor Martinez, made a friendly amendment to increase to 50%. Councilmembers Horne and Hammler did not accept the amendment. Councilmember Horne stated we have a fiscal responsibility to consider the business model of the recreation center. Vice Mayor Martinez stated it is time to make a sacrifice for our military personnel. The motion to amend the motion from 20% to 50% failed by the following vote: Aye: Nay: Vote: Martinez and Mayor Umstattd Burk, Hammler, Horne, Kramer 4-2-1 (Zoldos absent) The original motion to offer a 20 percent discount was approved by the following vote: Aye: Nay: Vote: Burk, Hammler, Horne, Kramer and Mayor Umstattd Martinez 5-1-1 (Zoldos absent) The following resolution required no action as it is a continuation of the current policy. RESOLUTION Use of :[da Lee Recreation Center by Leesburg fire and rescue squad members. On a motion by Councilmember Burk, seconded by Councilmember Kramer, the following motion was proposed: 2005-69 RESOLUT?ON Town Council minutes for April 12, 2005 Page Reimbursing the town from proceeds of financing for costs of utility system improvements. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Burk, Hammler, Home, Kramer, Martinez and Mayor Umstattd Nay: None Vote: 6-0-! On a motion by Councilmember Horne, seconded by Councilmember Burk, the following motion was proposed: 2005-70 RESOLUTZON Award of the continuing services contract for planning, engineering, and architectural services for the Leesburg Executive Airport to CH2M Hill, ]:nc. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Burk, Hammler, Home, Kramer, Martinez and Mayor Umstattd Nay: None Vote: 6-0-1 On a motion by Councilmember Burk, seconded by Councilmember Horne, a motion was proposed for approval of the Loudoun County Temporary Commuter Park and Ride Lot subject to the Planning Commissions recommendation to eliminate Condition #11. RE$OLUT:[ON Approving Special Exception TLSE-2005-0001 Loudoun County Temporary Commuter Parking Lot, to permit a temporary commuter lot at 110 Catoctin Circle SE for no longer than two years. Councilmember Hammler asked if it is necessary to have a legal certification on the easement. Bill Donnelly stated the special exception is silent on the easement issue and it should be worked out with the bank before the start date of the commuter lot. The motion was adopted by the following vote: Aye: Burk, Hammler, Home, Kramer, Martinez, and Mayor Umstattd Nay: None Vote: 6-0-! Boards and Commissions a. Airport Commission No comment Thomas Balch Library Commission No comment Board of Architectural Review No comment Town Council minutes for April 12, 2005 Page Cable Television Advisory Commission No comment e. Economic Development Commission Councilmember Horne reported a meeting with the consultant on the Crescent District Master Plan. She reminded everyone of the upcoming Business Appreciation Awards Ceremony on May 17. She also reported that Leesburg has been accepted as a Main Street Affiliate Community. Environmental Advisory Commission No comment Information Technology Commission No comment h. Parks and Recreation Commission Councilmember Hammler reminded citizens of the Flower and Garden Show coming up this weekend. She stated the phone survey regarding the Symington donation will be going out to 600 households. She raised an issue that the Town Code is not consistent with the State Code regarding carrying a concealed weapon. j. Tree Commission No comment Standing Residential Traffic Committee No comment Old Business None K. New Business None Council Comments Councilmember Kramer had no comments. Vice Mayor Martinez apologized for being late to tonight's meeting and for missing last night's work session. Councilmember Burk stated today was the deadline for the Shenandoah Teacher of the Year Award and Council will be receiving an invitation to the reception on April 26 at Tuskie's. Councilmember Home disclosed she had met with David Jordan, Jordan Land Design, about the Kincaid Forest rezoning and met with Mike Collier and Mike Banzhaf regarding the Ft. Evans proposal. She also reported attending the Loudoun Museum's Braddock's March and commended the museum for the great job they are doing on community outreach. Town Council minutes for April 12, 2005 Page She reminded everyone that Saturday, April 23, is Keep Leesburg Beautiful Cleanup Day. She reported that "Pippin" will be held at Heritage High School on April 14-16 and encouraged citizens to support the event. Finally, she expressed concern to read in the newspaper about a major multi- story office building at the Cornwall Campus of Loudoun Hospital. She requested the town open lines of communication with the developer and possibly a briefing from them. Councilmember Hammler thanked Betsy Mayr for coming out this evening to lead our Pledge of Allegiance. She added this Saturday is the opening day for Girls Softball in Leesburg. She reported attending the 29th Annual Valor Awards Ceremony. She reported talking with Mike Banzhaf on the 30th regarding the Uniwest proposal. She reported talking with .lohn Cunningham, trustee of Loudoun Country Day School, this morning and received a briefing yesterday from the Loudoun County School Board about the proposed site for their high school north of :[da Lee. She asked for a 30 minute briefing from staff at the next work session to discuss legal and planning issues regarding the school site. She reported she and the Mayor attended a fundraiser event at Lansdowne. She officially congratulated Bob Sevila on his appointment to the Commonwealth Transportation Board. M. Mayor's Comments The Mayor disclosed a meeting yesterday with Mike Banzhaf and Mike Collier regarding the Uniwest proposal. She reported meeting with Mike Banzhaf and Eddie Byrne today regarding the KST project. She reported a phone call from Reverend Cunningham in favor of the Ft. Evans Project. She added Councilmember Hammler did a good job pulling together a meeting with .lohn Andrews and some other school folks and town staff on the proposed high school north of Ida Lee. Finally, she thanked Councilmembers Horne and Burk for organizing the cleanup activities. She reported speaking with .lim Bowman, President of the Loudoun National Bank, who would be interested in joining the committee to look at the Loudoun Street project. Therefore, she will be nominating him to serve on the committee at the next meeting. She also anticipates appointing another builder to the committee. Town Council minutes for April 12, 2005 Page N. Manager's Comments .lohn Wells provided Council a copy of the latest numbers on parking in the town garage. O. Adjournment On a motion by Councilmember Horne, seconded by Councilmember Burk, the meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m. A-I-FEST: /~rk of Council 2005_tcmin0412 ~ C. U~tattd,'May~r Town of Leesburg