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MINUTES
COUNCIL WORKSESSION January 10, 2000
Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:00 p.m. Mayor Clem presiding.
Councilmembers Present: Mayor James E. Clem, Vice Mayor B. J. Webb, George F. Atwell,
Mervin V. Jackson, Leonard McDonald, Kristen C. Umstattd, and Robert Zoldos was absent.
Staff Members Present: Robert S. Noe, Town Manager, William E. Donnelly, Town
Attorney, Director of Engineering & Public Works Thomas A. Mason, Director of
Planning, Zoning & Development Michael Tompkins, Director of Finance Paul E. York, Director
of Utilities R.W. Shoemaker, Assistant Town Manager for Economic Dev. John H. King, Zoning
Administrator Brian Boucher, Chief of Comprehensive Planning Jerry Mucci, Planner Stacey
Rothfuss
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Agenda for Council Meeting of Tuesday, January 11,2000
Discussion
Vice Mayor Webb asked the Council to consider for discussion: 1.) The proposed IT
Commission, 2.) Special Exception Application #SE-99-06 Leesburg Green Mini-warehouse, and
3.) Shenandoah University Leesburg campus.
Councilmember Umstattd and Vice Mayor Webb amended the proposed legislation to
appointment members to the IT Commission.
Vice Mayor Webb asked that a condition be added that either the Planning Commission, Planning
staff. with the assistance of the town arborist, have some sort of approval of the final landscaping
plan to assure the appropriate screening between office use and the storage facilities.
Councilmember Umstattd requested from the applicant that he quantify in dollar terms what the
conditions are going to cost him, and what the burden the town is relie\'ed from is worth. In
addition, if the applicant has to pay for something that another corporate developer \vould have to
pay for otherwise.
Vice Mayor Webb asked the Council to support a resolution urging Shenandoah University to
remain in Leesburg. This proposed legislation would be added as new husiness to the Council
agenda of January 11,2000.
2. ZOAM-OO-Ol Medical Center District Elderly Housing - The Council asked staff to
prepare a resolution for the January 25, 2000 Council Agenda to initiate and refer the zoning
ordinance amendment.
3. Urban Growth Area - The Council asked staff to prepare a resolution for the January
25, :WOO Council Agenda for a study to be conducted of the Urban Growth Area.
Councilmember McDonald asked Mr. Tompkins, with regard to the AADP language, "if and
when the County is able to get PDR's or TDR's that the UGA is the number one priority spot for
that surrounding Leesburg."
4. 16 acres in front of Woodlea Manor - Ms. Webb and Mr. Clem stated the town has no
intention of servicing this property. No action was taken on this matter.
5. Route 15 (Mercer District) CranelDunlynn referral - Ms. Webb stated the town
would not provide water or sewer service to this property. No action was taken on this matter.
6. Leegate proerty inquiry regarding provision of utilities - This item was discussed
during the discussion on Special Exception Application #SE-99-06 Leesburg Green Mini-
warehouse. No action was taken on this matter.
7. Zoning Ordinance update - Mr. Tompkins provided the staff report. No action was
taken on this matter.
8. Update on the FY2000 CIP - Mr. Mason provided the staff report. Ms. Webb stated the
town is not doing a very good job of communicating with the citizens when delays occur on
projects and asked staff to improve communications. No action was taken on this matter.
9. Thomas Balch LibrarylWest Market Street Storm Drainage project status report-
Mr. Mason provided the staff report. No action was taken on this matter.
10. Mighty Midget Kitchen - The Council asked the Town Attorney to review the Mighty
Midget Kitchen lease to determine if the kitchen is being used in accordance with the resolution
and lease, and/or any breach of the agreement, and prepare a report for the Council W orksession
of January 25, 2000.
11. Rules of Operation for the Council Committee of the Whole - Councilmember Atwell
stated he would provide additional/different suggestions in two weeks. He anticipated more
structure and stricter guidelines in terms of quorums and what can or cannot be done.
12. Residential Traffic Task Force - Council asked staff to invite the new members to
attend the January 25,2000 Council meeting to receive their official send-off of the tasks they are
to perform.
13. North Street traffic study results - Vice Mayor Webb suggested the elimination of one
parking space near the St. James Church at the comer of North and Wirt Streets. Staff is to look
into the sight distance at the intersection of North and King Streets, specifically the telephone poll
that obstructs sight.
Councilmember Jackson asked staff to paint the curb on North Street on the right side entering
from North King Street.
14. All-way stop signs on Edwards Ferry Road - Staff is to prepare a resolution for
January 25, 2000, to permit the permanent installation of the all-way stop signs on Edwards Ferry
Road.
15. Policy review for street closings in downtown - Staff is to review the current policy and
make recommendations to the Council for the January 25,2000 worksession.
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Councilmember Atwell asked for clarification as to whether or not streets can be closed during
August Court Days in order to collect tickets/entrance fees. Mr. Donnelly is to review an existing
conflict in the current Town Code.
16. Sidewalk Master Plan - Vice Mayor Webb asked that this matter be discussed during
this years' Budget and CIP deliberations.
Councilmember McDonald suggested the Council look at doing some forestry and landscaping
along Route 15.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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Clerk of Council
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