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COUNCIL MEETING
June 13, 2006
Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:30 p.m. Mayor Umstattd presiding.
Councilmembers Present: Kelly Burk, Kathryn Sheldon Hammier, Susan Horne,
Melinda Kramer, Marty Martinez, Robert Zoldos, and Mayor Kristen Umstattd.
Council members Absent: None
Staff Present: Town Manager John Wells, Assistant to the Town Manager Nicole
Ard, Town Attorney Barbara Beach, Director of Engineering and Public Works Tom
Mason, Chief of Police Joe Price, Director of Planning, Zoning and Development
Susan Swift, Airport Director Tim Deike, Director of Economic Development Betsy
Fields, Deputy Director of Utilities Aref Etemadi, Downtown Coordinator Lisa Capraro,
Planner Chris Murphy, Zoning Administrator Brian Boucher, Traffic Engineer Calvin
Grow, Chief of Comprehensive Planning David Fuller, Management Specialist Tami
Watkins Council-elect Kevin Wright, and Clerk of Council Judy Ahalt.
AGENDA
ITEMS
A. Invocation by Mayor Umstattd
B. Salute to the Flag by Eagle Scout Wesley L. McGrew
C. Roll Call showing all present.
D. Minutes
a. April 25, 2006 regular session
On a motion by Councilmember Hammier, seconded by
Councilmember Horne, the minutes of the April 25, 2006 regular session
minutes were approved by a 7-0 vote.
b. May 8, 2006 work session minutes
On a motion by Councilmember Horne, seconded by Councilmember
Burk, the minutes of the May 8, 2006 work session were approved by a 7-0
vote.
c. May 9, 2006 regular session minutes
On a motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember
Burk, the minutes of the May 9, 2006 regular session were approved by a 6-
0-1 vote (Umstattd abstaining).
d. May 22, 2006 work session minutes
On a motion by Councilmember Burk, seconded by Council member
Hammier, the minutes of the May 22, 2006 work session were approved by a
7-0 vote.
E. Presentations
a. Certificate of Recognition - Eagle Scout Wesley L. McGrew
On a motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember
Horne, a Certificate of Recognition was presented to Wesley L. McGrew for
achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout and for demonstrating good
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citizenship by organizing the collection and shipment of over 700 pairs of eye
glasses to benefit individuals around the world.
b. Certificates of Recognition- Loudoun County High School
Boys Tennis
On a motion by Council member Horne, seconded by Vice Mayor
Martinez, certificates were presented to the following for their extraordinary
accomplishments in winning the AA Regional and State Championships as part
of the Loudoun County High School Boys Tennis Team: Andrew Cypher,
Vojtech Gall, David Galuski, Paul Marshall, David Repogle, Bryant Bland,
Jeremy Wetzel, Peter Satagaj, Ahbi Aggarwal, Josh Montgomery, Jeremy
Wetzel, Rob Allison.
c. Representative from the Purcellville Teen Center - Phillip
Message
Mr. Message addressed Council reporting the Purcellville Teen Center
is registered in Virginia as a non-profit corporation and is registered by IRS as
SOl(c)3 charity.
He stated their funding is being leveraged by local, county, state and
federal governments as well as charitable foundations and organizations.
He stated the Teen Center has been operational for 15 months and
operates every Friday night at the Purcellville Skating Rink.
Mr. Message outlined the numerous activities that are provided for at
the center and the need for a dedicated Teen Center.
He stated there are many opportunities for the citizens of Leesburg
and Loudoun to volunteer for this effort.
Council thanked Mr. Message for his presentation and their thanks to
his commitment to this group.
Council member Hammier suggested the same presentation be
provided to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
d. Boys & Girls Club Update - Randy Costa
Mr. Costa stated the Boys & Girls Club places emphasis on at-risk
youth.
He stated the core programs engage young people in activities with
adults, peers and family members that enable them to develop self-esteem
and to reach their full potential. The clubs offer program activities in five
areas: character and leadership development, education and career
development, health and life skills, the arts, and sports, fitness and
recreation.
Further, he added their youth development strategy programs
promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling: a sense
of competence, usefulness, belonging, and a sense of power or influence.
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Mr. Costa stated currently they have an after school program at
Sterling and Simpson Middle Schools. He stated their complex in Manassas is
the flagship club of the greater Washington area.
He stated the Boys and Girls Club would like to partner with existing
programs in Leesburg.
Council thanked Mr. Costa for the presentation and expressed their
hope that we can partner with his organization to help the youth of Leesburg
and the County.
E. Petitioners
The petitioner's comments opened at 8:17 p.m.
Joesph McMurrer, 407 Mosby Drive, commented on the proposal to bury the
overhead utility lines in the Historic District. He stated the benefit would be only to
the property owners of that district. The cost of the project has not been totally
computed; however, staff estimates the total cost will be $20,310,000, that would
mean $15,700 per historic district property.
He added there are 11,858 properties in Leesburg which would equal $1,700
per property owner. However, less than 7% of those properties are in the Historic
District and 93% of us should not to pay to improve the property values of those
7%.
Larr Kelley, 404 Edwards Ferry Road, addressed Council regarding the
Lowenbach road improvements.
He stated his concern and frustration with the Town asking to use additional
right-of-way from his property. He stated Town employees trespassed on his
property to paint his new property line. The next day he got a letter stuck in his
door advising him of his new property line.
It is the wrong way to advise someone you are taking their property.
He stated the 1997 Comprehensive Plan says Edwards Ferry Road and the
Lowenbach neighborhood are to be placed in a conservation district. He stated these
districts were to identify certain attributes of the neighborhood which might be lost.
He stated when he contacted staff he was told the additional right-of-way was
needed to bring the intersection up to today's standards, which means you are in
violation your own policy.
Further, the 2005 Town Plan specifies Edwards Ferry Road is no longer in a
conservation area; it is in the historic district with the Lowenbach Subdivision to be
surveyed for inclusion in the historic district.
Your staff and the ad-hoc committee are now ignoring Council's adopted
policy and want to turn this into a standard subdivision.
Mayor Umstattd stated Mr. Kelly's recollection of events is correct. She
apologized for the Town trespassing on private property adding Council will look at
this in great detail.
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Howard Kleeb, 320 Edwards Ferry Road, stated he too received the same
letter from the Town regarding changes in the ad-hoc committee's recommendation.
He stated he was disturbed by the decision of the ad-hoc committee since these
changes were never a part of the original plan. He stated his particular property has
been the site of three vehicular accidents which is the reason he has no fence.
He stated Edwards Ferry Road is a main thoroughfare from the east and is
prone to speeding. He asked Council to look closely at this issue and to not accept
the changes to the intersection of Edwards Ferry Road and the side streets.
Tom Toth, 4086 Robin Circle, asked Council to vote in the affirmative on the
Airport Commission issue.
He stated he plans to attend the County Planning Commission meeting on
Thursday and will speak on behalf of the pilots in opposition to Crosstrails. He
stated without being able to purchase additional property for the airport, Crosstrail
will pen the airport in, which will affect the health, safety and welfare of the
constituents in housing around the airport.
He asked Council to please continue with their efforts to oppose the Crosstrail
development.
Paul Tevis, 544 Crestwood St., addressed Council regarding the August 5
issues of last year. He stated after August 5 of last year he realizes how
insignificant his life is. He stated his life almost ended on August 5 and he wanted to
alert the citizens that there is an 800 lb. guerilla; the Leesburg Police Department.
Further, he has talked to businessmen, people in the media, citizens,
practicing attorneys. He stated he has his trial and his sworn testimony is on record
they have admitted to what they did. He stated he will continue to bring this kind of
thing to attention, and maybe one of these times a like incident will be videotaped,
and you will pay attention. If you don't pay attention to the constituency, what does
it matter? He stated thirty years ago he drove home and counted twelve cars on the
road; it recently took him two hours to get from Potomac Station because of a traffic
accident. He added it was very difficult on his wife to have to pick him up at the jail
after the August 5 incident.
Paul Richey. 221 Shenandoah Street, stated the Town relies on the County
assessor's office for tax information, and the County has been using erroneous
figures for his residence. He stated the County's response was it doesn't matter
because they were under assessing anyway.
He stated his concern that if IRS audits him they can go back seven years but
the County would only go back three years.
He stated his appreciation for the Mayor's advice on tax relief, but he does
not qualify.
Council member Zoldos stated he received a call from Debbie Welsh regarding
an offer made to her for property on Harrison Street.
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Town Attorney Barbara Beach stated a letter was sent to Ms. Welsh regarding
a Certificate of Take ad Ms. Welsh's counter offer was way off the chart.
She stated the Town needs three feet of property and two easements and the
amount of difference is so great that we have no room to come together. She added
we have gotten authorization for a certificate of take and the letter explains this to
her.
Councilmember Zoldos asked staff to contact Ms. Welsh tomorrow.
The petitioners section closed at 8:47 p.m.
G. Public Hearing
The public hearing opened at 8:48 p.m.
a. Crescent District Master Plan
Planning Commission Chairman and Councilmember elect Kevin Wright
introduced the staff presentation and provided a time line of the progress.
He added that Arnett Muldrow, Tracy Coffing (BAR), and Karen Jones
(EDe) are present to answer any questions.
Betsy Fields listed the highlights of the Plan. The process began in
2002. The strategy was to provide close in opportunities for business
development and the need to extend the character of the Historic District into
other parts of Town.
She stated when the Town learned the Barber and Ross property
would be sold, it created a lot of interest in going ahead with the Crescent
District Master Plan since redevelopment was going to occur and the Town
wanted a say in how redevelopment occurred. The B-2 Zoning was not
compatible in that area and the Town wanted to improve the quality of the
design.
She stated there is a capital project in process to provide flood control
on the Town Branch. The goal of the plan is to make the Town's vision for the
area happen and to make it easy for developers and property owners as they
chose to redevelop in a way that is compatible with the Historic District.
She outlined the boundaries of the study area.
She provided a summary of public comments from stakeholder
meetings. This involved a lot of discussion regarding streets, traffic, and
pedestrian connections; the need to accommodate arts and entertainment
opportunities; housing density; more residences and more opportunities for
retail and office development; institutional uses; and design compatibility.
She added the Planning Commission brought forth issues on parking,
affordable/workforce housing, as well as protection of the Historic District.
Susan Swift stated the document before Council is the last draft and
does not include the Planning Commission issues
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The Planning Commission identified issues in the mixed use area,
protection of the Historic District, pedestrian friendly development, the
current B-2 Zoning District, and the block structure. The plan
recommendations are divided into groups: guiding principles; public uses on
public ground, street network; land use - mixed use primary emphasis;
building heights; architecture guidelines; Town Branch Capital Improvements;
and implementation of the plan led by private structure,
Betsy Fields stated the plan proposes to make Town Branch an
amenity rather than a drainage feature. Three options were provided in the
master plan. They are: (1) a water feature in line with Town Branch (most
asethically pleasing), (2) if space allows, the Town may opt to construct the
water feature in the over-bank area of Town Branch, allowing the base flow
and up to the bank-full discharge to by-pass the pond. This only works with
sufficient ground water seepage to maintain a permanent pool of water: and
(3) if the groundwater seepage is determined to not be a reliable source of
hydrology for the water feature, control structures could be placed in Town
Branch to allow water to backup into the water feature.
Ms. Fields stated the next steps upon adoption of the Crescent District
Master Plan would be a Town Plan amendment, Crescent Zoning Districts,
design guidelines and redesign of Town Branch.
Mayor Umstattd stated Karen Jones was the major impetus behind the
riverwalk feature.
Councilmember Kramer stated her support for going forward on this
very exciting project.
Councilmember Burk verified with Council-elect Wright the land use
section that says civic is not just school properties.
She verified Arnett Muldrow has now finished the scope of work on this
project.
Further, she asked staff to provide the percentage of open space. She
stated her support for this plan.
Councilmember Horne commended the efforts of so many people
including Economic Development Commission, the Planning Commission and
other commissions, staff and the public.
Councilmember Zoldos stated adoption of this plan would become one
of the crown jewels of this Town Council and will help maintain the viability of
the downtown.
Councilmember Hammier had no comments.
Mayor Umstattd clarified some of the revisions suggested by the
Planning Commission draft motion.
Deider Meyer, 214 Andover Court, stated this proposed plan
reinstitutes the urban design pattern that Nicholas Minor, the original master
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planner of Leesburg, created in 1758. That pattern was followed until the
second half of the 20th Century when designs for automobiles rather than
pedestrians became the focus.
This master plan gracefully reasserts the importance of the pedestrian
and the human scale while accounting for the reality of the automobile.
Probably the single most important aspect of the plan is the street and block
layout and the street topography. They create a skelton of the neighborhood
that becomes the framework of everything else. The street layout links
together the Historic District and Crescent District.
He added the plan acknowledges the importance of the public realm
which will give the district character, personality and soul. This is what the
Historic District has and the Crescent District will have. This plan is sound in
design, socially, environmentally, and economically.
Councilmember Hammier thanked Tripp Muldrow for his work on the
plan.
She asked about the Class A Office ratio on Page 19.
Mr. Muldrow stated there is no answer as the plan is flexible and
market driven.
Councilmember Hammier asked if we are providing enough off street
parking.
Mr. Muldrow stated hopefully there will be enough on-street parking
and the current ordinance provides a great deal of flexibility in dealing with
off-site parking.
Council elect Wright followed by saying our current tools should be
able to get to a balance in parking.
Councilmember Hammier stated bicycle access needs to be worked on.
Susan Swift verified the roads in this plan meet VDOT standards.
Councilmember Hammier stated she appreciates everyone's hard
work.
Karen Jones commended this Council on their efforts in this plan.
Mayor Umstattd asked for the Guiding Principles to be very clear and
in BOLD that the Town will not be condemning property.
The public hearing closed 9:43 p.m.
b. TLSE-2005-0006 Special Exception to permit a bank with drive-
through in the B-2 District within the Leesburg Plaza Shopping
Center
The public hearing opened at 9:44 p.m.
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Chris Murphy outlined this application by Commerce Bank for a three-
lane drive through in a B-2 District at the Leesburg Plaza Shopping Center.
He stated staff recommends denial as this application does not comply
with the Town Plan.
He stated the proposal will provide a right turn lane off Plaza Street
and relocation of the driveway back 120 ft. from the current entrance.
Further, the perimeter and interior parking lot landscaping will be increased
on Market and Plaza Street.
He stated the Planning Commission recommended denial by a 7-0 vote
since the site is constrained to adequately accommodate an intensive use as a
drive-though, it does not comply with the Town Plan (not design but its
inconsistency of the Town Plan).
Betsy Fields handed out an article from the Washington Business
Journal and advised Council that we already have 18 financial institutions in
Town.
Councilmember Horne verified there will be approximately 10-12
employees at Commerce Bank.
Councilmember Hammier asked if we took any proactive steps with the
current owner as he redeveloped on Market Street.
Betsy Fields stated staff did work with Federal Realty on this
redevelopment project.
Calvin Grow stated the traffic volumes for Plaza and Market Street are
approximately 1200 vehicle trips per day.
Councilmember Kramer asked what would be a good use for this site.
Mr. Murphy stated a more pedestrian oriented use.
Vice Mayor Martinez clarified the bank is a by-right use and the special
exception is required for the drive-through. He added the Market Street strip
is ugly and should be redeveloped, but one business should not be held to
that.
Chris Murphy stated we have to start somewhere.
Councilmember Burk stated a bank is not a small business and we
need to start somewhere and follow a plan. She stated this could create
another intersection that is a nightmare and suggested returning this
application to the Planning commission.
Councilmember Horne stated she would like to hear from the applicant
as to what they have to offer for pedestrians.
Sally Gillette, counsel for the applicant, provided a presentation stating
this bank does accomplish several Town Plan goals.
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She stated Planning Staff would like to have a two-story building, but
the bank cannot move to the edge of the street and removing parking from in
front of the bank it would be less pedestrian friendly.
Councilmember Kramer verified the lighting issues have been resolved.
Vice Mayor Martinez asked are the economic development projections
for the Market Street corridor for the next 10 to 15 years and whether we are
going to be able to do what the Town Plan recommends.
Betsy Fields stated that realistically not much will happen within the
next five years given the investment Federal Realty has recently made in the
shopping center.
Vice Mayor Martinez stated if we hold Commerce Bank to the Town
Plan what other opportunities are going to present themselves within the next
five to 10 years that will allow the Town to continue development according to
the Town Plan.
Ms. Fields stated it would be market driven.
Councilmember Burk stated if we don't set high standards; we don't
get high quality.
Councilmember Horne stated Commerce Bank brings an interesting
retail model to Leesburg. She stated the application is not perfect but it does
bring enhancements to that corner of the block and she will be supporting this
special exception.
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Councilmember Hammier verified that Commerce Bank is not
interested in the by-right use.
She asked Ms. Fields to provide Council the positive economic impact.
Ms. Gillette stated the level of service at that intersection will improve.
Deiter Meyer, 216 Andover Court, addressed Council stating the
situation is this is a suburban looking bank with a drive-through and not
pedestrian oriented. An urban bank needs to be pushed forward on the site.
Councilmember Zoldos stated the issue is the drive-through. The
pedestrian sidewalk will help with the pedestrian safety concerns. Further, he
stated the improvements may improve the traffic flow; therefore, he will be
supporting this special exception.
He suggested a motion to suspend the rules and vote on this
application tonight.
Mayor Umstattd stated the Zoning Ordinance has not caught up with
the Town Plan. She added she will support this application as the design is
compatible with the shopping center.
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The public hearing closed at 10:55 p.m.
On a motion by Council member Zoldos, seconded by Councilmember
Horne, the following motion was proposed:
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TLSE-2005-0006 Special Exception to permit a bank with drive-through in the
B-2 District within the Leesburg Plaza Shopping Center
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Horne, Kramer, Martinez, Zoldos and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: Burk and Hammier
Vote: 5-2
c. Amending Section 2.1-2 of the Town Code appointing Airport
Commission Members
The public hearing opened at 10:57 p.m.
Dennis Boykin, Airport Commission Vice Chairman, stated the
language the Airport Commission proposes is the appointee should be a
resident of the Town, own property in the Town or works in the Town.
There were no petitioners.
The public hearing closed at 11:02 p.m.
Vice Mayor Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember
Zoldos, to adopt the ordinance as follows: "The Leesburg Airport Commission
is hereby established. The commission shall consist of seven voting members
to be appointed by the Town Council for a two year term. The Town Council
shall appoint applicants who demonstrate a commitment to improving the
overall operation of the Airport. In making the appointments, the Town
Council shall consider but not be limited to whether the applicant is a Town
resident, owns a business or property in the Town or works in the Town and
has knowledge in the aviation industry.
In addition, there shall be two non-voting members; one shall be a
Town Council member appointed by the Town Council for a term that
corresponds with their official tenure as a Council member and the second
shall have a two year term and shall serve as a liaison to the Loudoun County
Board of Supervisors and be appointed by the Loudoun County Board of
Supervisors. "
Councilmember Burk asked to amend the motion to delete "lives or
works in the Town or has specialized knowledge in the aviation industry".
Vice Mayor Martinez accepted the amended motion. The motion to
accept the friendly amendment was not accepted by Councilmember Zoldos.
Councilmember Burk then seconded the amended motion.
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Councilmember Zoldos stated by removing non-residents eligibility it
would constrain the number of citizens than can participate.
Councilmember Burk stated she does not want Town boards and
commissions to be controlled by non-residents.
Mayor Umstattd read the amended motion, which deleted, "has
knowledge of the aviation industry".
Council member Burk withdrew her second to Vice Mayor Martinez's
motion and made a motion to vote on the ordinance with two separate
motions. The motion failed for the lack of a second.
Councjlmember Kramer seconded Vice Mayor Martinez's motion.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: Hammier, Martinez and Kramer
Nay: Burk, Horne, Zoldos and Mayor Umstattd
Vote: 3-4
Councilmember Zoldos made a motion, seconded by Council member
Horne, to accept the original language as originally presented by Vice Mayor
Martinez.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Hammier, Horne, Kramer, Martinez, Zoldos and Mayor
Umstattd
Nay: Burk
Vote: 6-1
d. Underground the overhead utilities in the H-l District
Mayor Umstattd opened the public hearing at 11:21 p.m.
Nagi Elsewaissi stated it has never been the intent for this project to
cost the Town anything; it will be grant funded.
Council member Horne asked if we were to put this on hold to do more
research moving forward with franchise agreements.
Further, this would allow time to develop a framework for coordination
of infrastructure for revitalization in the Crescent District.
Mayor Umstattd stated Section VII of the resolution implies the Town
would pay part of the cost.
Council member Horne expressed concern with a redevelopment
project during which utilities area put underground and how it will affect the
adjacent property owners
Deiter Meyer, 216 Andover Court, stated this project is long overdue
and recommending moving forward.
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Joseph McMurrer, 407 Mosby Drive, (see comments on Page Three of
these minute).
The public hearing closed at 11 :41 p.m.
Council deferred this item until more information can be gathered.
Legislation
H.
I
I
ORDINANCES
CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Council member Horne, the
following consent motion was proposed:
2006-99
RESOLUTION
Rescinding Resolutions #2003-84 and #2005-127, cancelling the authorization of a
contract, and releasing letters of credit from GNT Associates, LC for the Star Pontiac
Buick, GMC building expansion and the Star Pontiac, GMC, Buick from storm
improvements
2006-100
RESOLUTION
Authorizing an agreement and approving a substitute performance guarantees and a
water extension permit from Leesburg Business Park, LLC for public improvements
installed at the ECHO entrance road and waterline extension; and releasing the letter
of credit from Every Citizen Has Opportunities (ECHO), Inc.
2006-101
RESOLUTION
Accepting the public improvements, releasing the performance guarantees and
approving maintenance guarantees for public improvements at Edwards Landing
Sections 1 and 3; Phases 2A, 2B and 4; Battlefield Parkway Phase II road
improvements; Edwards Ferry Road improvements; recreation center; and Woods
Edge Drive
2006-102
RESOLUTION
Awarding the Sycolin Road Phase I project construction management services
contract to Volkert & Associates, Inc. of Alexandria, Virginia.
2006-103
RESOLUTION
Awarding the Fort Evans Road sidewalk and drainage project construction
management services contract to Alpha Corporation, Inc. Dulles, Virginia
The consent motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Hammier, Horne, Kramer, Martinez, Zoldos and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
REGULAR AGENDA
The following resolution was postponed until a later date.
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RESOLUTION
Adoption of airport rules and regulations for the Leesburg Executive Airport
On a motion by Councilmember Burk, seconded by Council member Horne, the
following motion was proposed:
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RESOLUTION
Denying the extension of utilities to serve the approximately 60 acre property known
as the Kittrie Property
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Hammier, Horne, Kramer, Martinez, Zoldos and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
On a motion by Council member Burk, seconded by Councilmember Kramer,
the following motion was proposed:
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RESOLUTION
Endorsing the Town Staff recommendation of denial for the Crosstrail ZMAP-2005-
0011 (Rezoning) and CPAM-2005-2006-0002 (Comprehensive Plan Amendment)
applications
Councilmember Zoldos stated the Town cannot control what is developing
around their boundaries. The Town has already sent two resolutions to the County.
He suggested waiting to see what the public has to say at the Loudoun County Board
of Supervisors public hearing.
Council member Hammier stated she would not support this resolution as she
would like to wait to hear the public hearing input session.
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Horne, Kramer, Martinez, and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: Zoldos and Hammier
Vote: 5-2
I. Boards and Commissions
a. Airport Commission
No comment
b. Thomas Balch Library Commission
No comment
c. Board of Architectural Review
No comment
d. Cable Television Advisory Commission
No comment
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e. Economic Development Commission
No comment
f. Environmental Advisory Commission
No comment
g. Information Technology Commission
No comment
h. Parks and Recreation Commission
Councilmember Hammier commented the Master Plan and pool design
have been approved by the commission.
j. Tree Commission
No comment
k. Standing Residential Traffic Committee
No comment
J. Old Business
None
K. New Business
a. On a motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Council member Horne,
the following motion was presented:
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RESOLUTON
Creating staggered terms for the seven (7) citizen members of the Standing
Residential Traffic Committee
The motion was approved by the following vote:
Aye: Burk, Hammier, Horne, Kramer, Martinez, Zoldos, and Mayor Umstattd
Nay: None
Vote: 7-0
L. Council Comments
Council member Hammier disclosed meeting with Sally Gillette and Mike
Banzhaf (Reed Smith) on June 25 regarding Commerce Bank.
She congratulated Ashley Wells on being the recipient of the Ethics Award and
best wishes to all graduating seniors from the local high schools.
Council member Hammier thanked the Leesburg Police for their outstanding
efforts during the May 30 power line incident on the Rt. 7 Bypass.
She congratulated all those who have worked on the Crescent District Master
Plan.
Congratulations to Robert Mitchell for being inducted into the National
Housing Hall of Fame.
She asked for an update on the Loudoun Street Addition.
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Councilmember Zoldos wished a Happy Father's Day to all fathers out there.
Council member Horne disclosed a meeting with Sally Gillette, counsel for
Commerce Bank, and a phone conversation with the Chief Operating Officer for
Commerce Bank.
She congratulated Ashley Wells on receiving the Ethics and Leadership Award.
She stated the car show was successful and had 5,000 people in attendance.
Councilmember Horne asked the Economic Development Commission to offer
comments on local merchants to stay open later in the evening during special
events.
She stated the SRTC appreciates very much Council's response regarding
staggering their terms.
She added there is no one on this Council that lives within the Historic District
that would benefit by the burying utility lines.
Councilmember Burk had no comments.
Vice Mavor Martinez had no comments.
Councilmember Kramer had no comments.
M. Mayor's Comments
Thanked Ken Reid, Keith Hilgartner and Jay Greely for attending and
participating in the Memorial Day event.
Thanked Kelly Burk for coming out for the Horses of Gettysburg event.
She thanked the Leesburg Book Store for putting that event together.
N. Manager's Report
John Wells stated the U.S. Flags will be flying tomorrow through July 4.
Chief Price reported the assessment team was on site for the accreditation
process and they recommended full accreditation for the Leesburg Police
Department.
O. Adjournment
On a motion by Vice Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Zoldos, the
meeting adjourned at 11:58 p.m.
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n C. mstattd, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
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