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Council Work Session
June 8, 2009
Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, 7:30 p.m. Mayor Umstattd presiding.
Council Members Present: Thomas Dunn, II, Katie Sheldon Hammier, Ken Reid,
Kevin Wright and Mayor Kristen Umstattd
Council Members Absent: Dave Butler and Marty Martinez
Staff Present: Town Manager John Wells, Deputy Town Manager Kaj Dentler, Town
Attorney Jeanette Irby, Director of Public Works Tom Mason, Director of Plan Review
Bill Ackman, Deputy Director of Planning and Zoning Brian Boucher, Zoning
Administrator Chris Murphy, Transportation Engineer Calvin Grow, and Management
Specialist/Deputy Clerk of Council Debi Parry
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Work Session Items for Discussion:
a. Request for 1-1 Text Amendment
Chris Murphy stated Council received a request for a Zoning Ordinance text
amendment for the 1-1 permitting a place of worship, child care center and
school of general education as by-right uses from Christ Community Lutheran
Church. He stated currently the place of worship and child care uses are allowed
as special exceptions and staff recommends maintaining these as special
exception uses and adding the school of general education as a special exception
use. He stated this will maintain the authority Council has to mitigate any
impacts by the use on other uses in the 1-1.
Council Member Dunn expressed concern that Council voted to help a
business who was told that they are not going to be able to use the amount of
square footage that they wanted for their entertainment use and now we have a
church who is interested in the same property for a school, place of worship and
child care center. He stated he would rather see both parties sent through the
process to be fair for everybody. He stated there are bigger issues that need to
be addressed in the 1-1 and our zoning regarding which items should require a
special exception. Further, he stated he does not want to give a hint of
favoritism towards one party or another.
Council Member Reid asked if there is anywhere in Leesburg where a church
can be constructed by-right.
Mr. Murphy stated churches are by-right in the B-1, B-2 and B-3 districts.
Council Member Reid stated he supports staff's recommendation. He asked
the status of the entertainment use initiation.
Brian Boucher stated it will go before the Planning Commission in July. He
stated if this request is initiated it will be put in with the request for the
entertainment use.
Council Member Wright stated he spoke with the Planning Commission to let
them know that Council is initiating something else in the 1-1. He stated
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Planning Commission Chairman Burk's reaction was that perhaps the issue is not
the 1-1, but rather the zone that we have in that location. He stated that while
this area is zoned 1-1, it is planned to move towards a business regional office
use. He stated rather that rewriting the 1-1 to create a transitional zone it may
make more sense just to determine a more appropriate transitional zone for this
area. He asked if there is a way to initiate appropriate changes to the Zoning
Ordinance to accommodate appropriate transitional uses in the 1-1 including the
items we have discussed versus just amending the 1-1.
Mr. Boucher stated we would need to consider what is in the Town Plan and
how much of that should be included in the Zoning Ordinance. He stated there
was the thought in the 1997 Town Plan that 1-1 may not be the best district for
this area; however, there are areas in the 1-1 that are crucial for potential road
improvements and if we allow certain things by-right we could lose the road
improvements.
Council Member Wright clarified his recommendation that this initiation
be open to allow the latitude in the event that a transitional district or low
density business district is better suited for the area rather than 1-1.
Mr. Boucher stated that can be done; however, staff has a meeting scheduled
for Tuesday with the applicant. He stated the applicant wanted to attend the
meeting tonight; however, he had a scheduling conflict. He stated we can look
at several uses that do not have major impact together rather than reacting to
individual cases.
Council Member Wright asked if there is a way to initiate this broadly enough
that we get a good answer instead of having the options narrowed by what was
initiated.
Mr. Boucher stated there is a way to initiate this while leaving the options
open.
Vice Mayor Hammier stated strategically we need to look at economic impacts
to the Town and what the fiscal policies are ensuring that we have for-profit
businesses. She stated at some point if the process becomes burdensome then
the reality of trying to secure funding from bankers will become even more
difficult. She stated the bankers can decide one business over another;
however, she would like to be in the position of looking at the economic impact
from the Town's perspective and to make the process as business friendly as
possible.
Mayor Umstattd concurred with the staff recommendation.
Mr. Wells clarified it is Council's desire to have a resolution on the agenda for
tomorrow night for the initiation.
b. North King Street Crosswalk
Calvin Grow stated staff has received a request from a citizen to install a
pedestrian crossing sign in the crosswalk at North King Street and Oak Crest
Manor Drive. He stated staff has reviewed the request and determined that a
sign cannot be placed at this location because of turning vehicles. He stated the
Police Department determined that there have been no accidents at this location
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in the last four years and plan to do some pedestrian counts in this area during
the week once school is out because of the new pool. He stated staff's
recommendation is to place a driver feedback sign just south of this location.
He stated if staff does determine that there is a problem, a pedestrian push
button sign could be installed to alert drivers of pedestrians in the crosswalk.
Council Member Dunn stated the flashing pedestrian light does not say that
traffic has to stop and if the light is flashing he does not want pedestrians to
think they can cross just because the light is flashing. He stated he has been
thinking about this and feels the only truly safe way to do this is to bring traffic
to a stop. He stated the lady who sent an email to Council commented that she
has to "wait and wait and wait" to cross, but that is what you are supposed to
do, you are supposed to wait until it is safe to cross and then cars are supposed
to yield to you. He asked if there is another option to bring traffic to a stop
other than a stop sign. He stated the responsibility rests with the pedestrian and
once they initiate that action the responsibility is on the driver.
Mr. Grow said staff will be working with the Police Department over the next
couple of weeks to determine the delay that pedestrians face when crossing at
this location. He stated if the delay is 30 seconds or longer a pedestrian may
take a risk and try to cross the street. He stated the traffic has picked up in this
area because of the water park.
Council Member Dunn asked the distance from where the traffic slows from
35 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour to the crosswalk.
Mr. Grow stated the speed limit slows to 25 miles per hour at the intersection
of Battlefield Parkway and North King Street. He stated there is a foundation at
this location where the driver feedback sign could be located.
Council Member Dunn stated he has noticed a number of raised crosswalks on
Route 29 and Route 50 in Fairfax where the speed limit is 25. He asked if it is
possible to make this a raised crosswalk.
Mr. Grow stated he would have to investigate whether VDOT would allow a
raised crosswalk at this location.
Council Member Reid asked if it is possible to have another crosswalk on the
south side of Oak Crest Manor Drive.
Mr. Grow stated the current crosswalk ties into the park and there is nothing
on the other side of the street.
Council Member Reid stated he believes staff's recommendation is fine;
however, he does not want there to be sign clutter in this area. He stated he
still likes the lighted crosswalk the best as the SRTC recommended, but feels
this is a good tool. He stated maybe long term if Ida Lee Drive is heavily used
there may be a need to make an intersection at Oak Crest Manor and Ida Lee
Drive. He asked if there is funding available.
Mr. Wells stated there is money available in the contingency fund.
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Council Member Reid stated this is a good recommendation especially with
the water park and the expansion of St. John's Catholic Church.
Council Member Wright stated it is his understanding that staff is
recommending further study with no immediate action.
Mr. Grow stated the immediate action would be the driver feedback sign;
however, staff would continue to gather information and study pedestrian traffic.
He stated if there is a problem then we would recommend the pedestrian sign.
Council Member Wright concurred with Council Member Dunn stating
according to the email today and others that he has read it seems the issue is
not about safety, but about the wait. He stated he understands Mr. Grow's
concern that if the wait is too long it could become a safety issue. He stated it
seems people are waiting for the car to stop so they can cross when in actuality
they need to stand at the curb and wait for traffic to clear. He stated we can put
up all the flashing lights we want but people still have to wait for the traffic to
stop. He stated he supports the installation of the feedback sign and further
study as to what the problem is and where we are as far as warrants for other
traffic control devices. Further, he stated we need to be mindful that we are
solving the problem that we were asked to solve.
Vice Mayor Hammier stated over the last few days there has been a police
presence at this location and cars are slowing down. She stated clearly we have
more pressing issues for our police to focus on and asked if the Citizens Support
group can issue citations to people who are driving too fast.
Mr. Grow stated he can follow up with the Police Department to ask.
Mayor Umstattd stated the Chief discussed instituting the system of taking
down license plate numbers and issuing warnings.
Mr. Wells stated they could write down a license plate number and send a
warning, but they could not issue citations.
Vice Mayor Hammier suggested placing a sign in this area during the summer
when pedestrian traffic is higher to slow down traffic similar to a school zone
with the volunteer group involved. She stated facts will probably support what
we anecdotally see; however, she frequently crosses at this location and she
does not have a long wait.
Mayor Umstattd asked if the email sent today indicated a time of day or day
of the week when crossing is a problem. She stated when she drives in this area
she has not noticed a lot of traffic.
Council Member Wright read the following from the email, "I walk in that area
everyday and have to wait and wait and wait for someone to stop so that I can
cross safely".
Mayor Umstattd verified the study will be done during different times during
the day.
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Council Member Dunn asked if the traffic light at the W&OD Trail crossing on
Catoctin Circle is solely for bicycle traffic.
Mr. Grow stated the light is for pedestrian traffic. He stated when the study
was conducted the traffic light was warranted. He stated VDOT paid for the
traffic signal.
Council Member Dunn stated he would imagine that this crosswalk does not
come close to that amount of traffic.
Mr. Grow stated according to the preliminary counts it does not seem to be at
that level.
Council Member Reid stated the SRTC recommended the lighted crosswalk
because residents came to the committee in 2007 requesting assistance. He
stated there was a citizen who requested a crosswalk at Ida Lee Drive, but was
told that was not possible because it is not a full intersection. He stated if there
is anything we can do to add to pedestrian safety or to let drivers know there is
a crosswalk we should do it. He stated this is an appropriate place to do this.
He stated the crosswalk at Potomac Station Drive sees most of its use during
school hours.
Mr. Grow stated the requests came from the community because there were a
number of night programs at the school. He stated at that location Loudoun
County Public Schools paid for half of the project.
Council Member Reid stated Loudoun County Public Schools paid for 25 mile
per hour reminder signs on Tavistock Drive and Battlefield Parkway. He stated it
is just an extra warning device and it is worth it. He stated this issue did not
just come up, it has been discussed for a long time. He stated the SRTC
recommended the flashing crosswalk because there were concerns and
especially as we look further out with the trail extension, cemetery expansion
and the outdoor pool it is just going to get busier. Further, he recommended
installing the pedestrian activated signs.
Council Member Dunn asked if there is any precedence for a sign when
pushed to cross that flashed "Pedestrians in Crosswalk Ahead" to alert drivers.
He stated you still have to watch out for a false sense of security with the
pedestrian.
Mr. Grow stated a mast arm could be installed with flashing lights activated
by the pedestrian.
Council Member Dunn stated he would like something 50 yards before the
crosswalk to let drivers know that there are pedestrians ahead.
Mr. Grow stated he could investigate that option.
Council Member Reid stated he believes there is also a flashing pedestrian
sign for the pool at Kincaid Boulevard and Patrice Drive. He stated he believes
there is not a lot of pedestrian traffic there except when the pool is open.
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Vice Mayor Hammier stated we still need to think what the right solution is.
She stated this is a very peaceful area and the more we over engineer the
solution the greater the chance that we could lose the serenity of the memorial
garden.
It was the consensus of Council to install the driver feedback sign and study
the area to evaluate further solutions.
c. State Legislative Changes Follow up
Debi Parry stated this is a follow up to the information provided two weeks
ago. She stated staff has reviewed the list and provided recommendations for
the legislation passed by the General Assembly.
Council Member Reid asked that a copy of SB 1529 "Employees, local; right to
participate in political activities" be sent to him. He stated he supports the
legislation that gives Council additional authority and especially the legislation
dealing with proffer amendments. He expressed concern with the legislation
pertaining to the Phase I environmental assessment required for rezoning,
special exceptions and site plans and asked if other counties in Virginia have
that authority.
Brian Boucher stated there are other counties that have environmental
requirements; however, he is not sure that they raise to the level of what the
state is addressing in this legislation. He stated staff is still reviewing these
items and will provide more detail to Council once they have a better
understanding of the legislation.
Council Member Reid stated there is a lot here and he is not sure that the
Town needs to proceed with all of these options. He stated his only concern is
with the Phase 1 environmental study legislation.
Council Member Wright stated as Council decides which legislation to proceed
with he would ask that Mr. Wells get an understanding of our overall work plan
and how to prioritize these changes. He stated as Council selects items for
approval or further research he would ask that the appropriate boards and
commissions also be involved. He stated he would not recommend pursuing HB
1828 "Green roof construction; localities and water authorities to over rate
incentives therefore" since our Utility Funds stands alone and Council should not
use those funds as a means of development incentives. He stated HB 2168, HB
1991 and HB 1930 regarding storm water management are interesting. He
stated HB 982 "Storm water; requires localities to waive fees for properties that
reduce post-development storm water flows" is also interesting because the
Crescent District needs a lot of infrastructure and it discusses the ability to do
pro-ratas. He stated HB 1975" Green roofs; authorizes counties, cities and
towns, by ordinance to grant incentives" is interesting; however, we need to
research what the County intends to do. He stated HJ 688 "Constitutional
amendment; real property tax relief for persons 65 years old, etc" and asked if
we would have to go about taking over the assessments if we were to set this
income level on our own.
Jeanette Irby stated we follow whatever the County guidelines are, so if they
qualify for assistance under the County then we offer the same.
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Council Member Wright recommended that we continue to follow what the
County does and make sure they know this is available to them. He stated HB
2182jSB 1200 "Vehicle license fees and taxes, local; allows localities to exempt
veterans and surviving spouses" is something that would be worthwhile doing.
He stated HB 2055jSB 1418 "Development rights; makes extensive changes to
provisions for making the transfer process more usable" is not needed as we do
not have enough land to worry about the transfer of development rights. He
commented on HB 1724 "Trespassing vehicle; local regulation of removal and
immobilization thereof" asking if this is an issue for the Town.
Jeanette Irby stated this is not an issue and whenever we do enforcement of
this nature it is done in conjunction with the Sheriff's Department.
Council Member Wright stated HB 2130jSB 1369 "Graffiti abatement; permits
localities to charge property owner for cost thereof" and HB 2424 "Graffiti;
restitution for abatement costs" seem like something we should pursue as we
continue to go after the gang issues. He stated it seems to give the ability for
quick remediation to get the graffiti off and provides tools for reimbursement if it
is on private property.
Mayor Umstattd stated the way that it is described seems unfair to the private
property owner. She stated it appears we can require them to do the graffiti
abatement and we can get reimbursement in court.
Ms. Irby stated the victim impact statement would be reviewed by the courts
and the funds would be awarded to whoever provided the abatement, whether it
be the Town or a private property owner.
Council Member Wright asked if staff needs the tools provided in HB 2247
"Water and waste authorities; lien may apply for delinquent rates applicable for
three or fewer months".
Ms. Irby stated when we have the opportunity to enact the new utility rate
schedule staff is going to incorporate this and we also have left out an interest
charge that will be incorporated with this as well.
Council Member Wright stated he assumes the County would take the lead on
HB 2132 "Workforce housing; locality may offer housing assistance grants to
school division personnel",
Ms. Irby stated she has heard that the County is supposed to be working on
workforce housing; however, it is her understanding that they have not gotten
very far. She stated when they enact something we will try to mirror it.
Council Member Wright concurred with Council Member Reid's concern with
SB 1524 "Zoning Ordinances; broadens administrator's authority to determine
vested rights" regarding how extensive the Phase 1 environmental study is. He
stated embedded in the same piece of legislation is the ability to increase our
penalties on overcrowding. He stated he would like to see if the Town can enact
the ability to increase the overcrowding penalties without requiring the Phase 1
environmental assessment. He verified SB 2326 "Zoning appeals, board of;
changes standard by which variance can be granted" is a required change. He
verified if HB 1416 "Preservation of historical sites and architectural areas; local
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governing bodies may include" is the legislation Mr. Boucher referred to when he
mentioned more research is required before staff can discern what the
legislation requires.
Mayor Umstattd expressed concern with HB 2138/ SB 1369 "Graffiti
abatement; permits localities to charge property owner for cost thereof" because
the property owner is targeted with graffiti through no fault of their own. She
stated we want the graffiti gone immediately; however, it is as if we are levying
a fine on someone for being vandalized.
Council Member Wright stated he understands the Mayor's concern and
suggested that the Town work on a remediation plan.
Council Member Dunn stated his understanding was that this legislation is
aimed at owners who are leaving their properties unoccupied. He stated he
believes the purpose is to place pressure on property owners who are leaving
their properties unoccupied, not just graffiti blight but also perhaps disrepair.
Ms. Irby stated the Town already pursues individuals who leave their
properties unoccupied. She stated she understands Mayor Umstattd's point
about going after a property owner who has been vandalized even if their
property is unoccupied. She stated she will work with Planning and Zoning to
see how this can be implemented while being fair to the property owner.
d. Discussion of American Flag Displays throughout Town
Council Member Dunn discussed his desire to have flags placed on the
telephone poles. He stated Mr. Wells and staff are looking into this and he
believes there is some resistance from the owners of the poles.
Mr. Wells stated staff has to contact both Dominion Virginia Power and
Verizon. He stated when staff looked into extending the hanging baskets and
flags down South King Street to the bridge two years ago; we were not
successful in getting their approval. He stated he believes we should try again
and check with the Town of Hamilton and the Town of Purcellville to see how
they were able to achieve what we are trying to do. He stated the Town does
have a provision for flag displays on certain days; however, Council Member
Dunn is suggesting a more permanent display over the summer months and a
wider area of Town.
Council Member Reid asked the span of time this would cover.
Council Member Dunn stated he is recommending that the flags be displayed
from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Council Member Reid asked if there would be a maintenance issue.
Mr. Wells stated Town staff would be responsible for putting up and taking
down the flags and replacing any flags that are damaged.
Council Member Dunn asked which poles the flags are placed on.
Mr. Wells stated the flags are currently displayed on street light poles that do
not have the extensive wiring like the telephone poles.
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Tom Mason stated the flags are displayed on 18 poles.
Council Member Dunn verified the flags are displayed only in the downtown.
He asked if staff has counted the number of poles in the expanded area on
Market Street and King Street.
Mr. Wells stated he has not counted the poles; however, there are
approximately 50 poles.
e. Sycolin Flyover Design Update
Kaj Dentler stated staff was asked to look into funding opportunities for the
Sycolin Flyover and the funding status. He stated staff has learned that Virginia
Department of Transportation (VDOT) has a design contract on their desk for
approval; however, they have the chosen to approve it thus far. He stated staff
does not know what is causing the delay and the environmental assessments
cannot begin until the contract is approved. He stated it seems VDOT may be
focusing on projects with construction funds and staff would like Council's
assistance in contacting various representatives such as Delegate May who have
influence over VDOT.
Mayor Umstattd suggested voting to approve a resolution tomorrow night
authorizing letters to be sent to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, the
Town's legislative representatives, VDOT, the Commonwealth Transportation
Board and the Secretary of Transportation asking for assistance.
Council Member Wright suggested contacting Terrie Laycock to see if she can
also put a similar agenda item before the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors
for action.
Council Member Reid stated this a situation similar to when Council had to
step in on the issue of VDOT requesting that the Town pay $400,000 for a study
of the diamond versus cloverleaf intersection for Battlefield Parkway. He stated
he believes Delegate Joe May is going to work with the Town on that. He stated
we need to have specific information in the resolution as to why the Sycolin
Flyover is important to the Town and the County. He stated this is a major
regional bottleneck and we need to stress that. He stated VDOT has known for
two years that Battlefield would be completed to Route 7 and that there was no
reason to have any connections at Sycolin Road anymore yet they did not even
start the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) study. He asked if the
design can start without doing the NEPA study first because of the
environmental issues with the creek.
Mr. Dentler stated they have to award the contract for design first.
Council Member Reid suggested also including crash statistics in the
resolution and a statement regarding the fact that with Battlefield Parkway now
under way, this should be our highest transportation priority within the Town
limits.
Council Member Wright stated this needs to be the same adverse reaction
that we had when VDOT tried to pull the funding for Battlefield Parkway. He
stated he has heard that there is a meeting about Sycolin Road on Wednesday
at VDOT's offices and asked if staff could check into that.
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Vice Mayor Hammier stated the County hired Tom Farley from VDOT who may
be able to provide assistance.
Council Member Reid stated we need to work with Senator Vogel and Senator
Herring as this affects their districts.
Council Member Dunn stated the only reason he can think of as to why VDOT
would not want to proceed would be that they are going to be widening the
Bypass; however, they should be able to construct the flyover with the widening
intended.
Mr. Mason stated last year Council adopted a resolution requesting that VDOT
proceed with preliminary design of the widening and the bridge with the first
phase of construction being the bridge. He stated whatever design they do for
the bridge will take the widening into consideration.
Council Member Reid stated we have to clearly state that adding lanes to the
Bypass is not nearly as critical as upgrading it to an expressway. He asked if
VDOT had responded to that resolution.
Mr. Mason stated the widening and the flyover will be designed together and
then the flyover will be constructed first.
Council Member Reid stated he has seen people riding their bikes across the
Bypass.
Mayor Umstattd stated part of the resolution should also mention how many
vehicle trips per day occur in this area and that these are people who are
commuting back and forth to their jobs in Fairfax and D.C. to highlight the
regional impact.
Council Member Dunn suggested also sending this to our Federal
Representatives.
Mr. Mason stated during Chairman Scott York's State of the County address
this morning he highlighted several transportation priorities including the
flyover. He stated it may be that combining efforts with the County might be
beneficial.
Mayor Umstattd suggesting asking the County to also sign the letters we
send.
f. TLZM 2008-0010 Village at Leesburg Concept Plan and Proffer
Amendments
Brian Boucher stated the applicant has requested additional amendments to
the concept plans and proffers and staff is hoping that by tomorrow most of the
outstanding issues will be resolved.
Council Member Wright stated the Planning Commission reviewed this request
and recommended approval by a 4-1-2 vote. He asked Mr. Boucher to explain
the request.
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Mr. Boucher stated the applicant had uses they wanted to add such as the
possibility for a hotel and the possibility for a movie theatre. He stated also on
the same pad where they could potentially put the theatre or hotel, they wanted
some options for the area. He stated this is located on the western end of the
site. He stated they are also requesting some by-right uses as the concept plan
did not show any layout for this area. He stated staff has worked with them on
standards of development that will be placed in the proffers in the event of by-
right uses.
Council Member Dunn asked if there is any information as to the number of
seats or screens for the theatre.
Mr. Boucher stated that use requires a special exception. He stated the
applicant does not have an exact number of seats or screens, but the maximum
size is 42,000 square feet.
Council Member Dunn stated he was hoping the EDC could work with the
applicant on a cinema that is more like a dinner theatre with stadium seating in
front and table service in the back. He asked if that could be written into the
zoning requirements.
Mr. Boucher stated there would be opportunities to get into more detail
during the special exception process. He stated the purpose of a special
exception is to mitigate negative impacts; however, the applicant would have
the opportunity to dictate the form of the theatre. He stated it would be difficult
to impose that as a condition for a special exception.
Council Member Dunn stated it seems at some point we need to write our
plans to how we are today rather than trying to fit ourselves into guidelines that
we have not been able to meet.
Mr. Boucher stated when you are looking at details on applications there are
certain parameters. He stated it might be difficult to get into the specifics of the
theatre; however, Council can look at the scale, the look, the traffic it generates
and height.
Council Member Reid stated the report indicates that street trees will be
planted along the private street and asked if the word "maintained" could be
added.
Mr. Boucher stated because they are private streets the applicant will have to
maintain them as the Town has no responsibility there. .
Council Member Reid stated some of the trees at the Fort Evans shopping
center and other shopping centers are not doing too well.
Council Member Wright asked if the trees are on the concept plan, are they
not required to stay there.
Mr. Boucher stated yes, if they are required by zoning then the applicant is
responsible for maintaining them.
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Mike Banzhaf, attorney for the applicant, stated there are three possibilities
for the area potentially discussed for the theatre. He stated the area is 65,000
square feet and one of the options has 12 cinemas and 1,000 seats. He stated
the theatres have table service and stadium seating.
Vice Mayor Hammier stated she had a phone conversation with Mr. Banzhaf
earlier today and they discussed the look and the feel of the area. She stated
ultimately this is a decision for Kettler as at a certain point they need a certain
percentage of the facilities leased. She stated she would not want to be
burdensome from a regulatory perspective and start looking at anything beyond
more form based code type of issues.
2. Additions to Future Council Meetings
Council Member Reid stated there are a number of potential items listed to come
before Council in June and mentioned that the Countywide Transportation Plan item
could wait till July.
Mr. Wells stated there are a number of items scheduled for June including the
EDC Fac;ade Grant item and the Town Code adoption that need to be addressed. He
stated the H-2 Guidelines could come forward at a work session and the Countywide
Transportation Plan item could wait until July. He stated staff does want to hold
open the option over the next two meetings to talk about utility rate setting rather
than waiting till the last minute.
Council Member Reid verified Mr. Wells will bring forward the SRTC
recommendation to Council. He stated he suggested at the SRTC meeting that this
looks to be identical language used for the Lowenbach barricade resolution and
asked if that could be emulated for this resolution.
Council Member Dunn verified the H-2 Guidelines would be coming forward in
June.
Council Member Wright stated we have a number of little white fence barricades
on roadways and he noticed over at the Kettler site that the white fence has a sign
indicating what is going to happen to that roadway and where it is going to go. He
recommended that we figure out where all of the white fences are in Town and post
a sign indicating where that road will lead once completed.
Adjournment
On a motion by Vice Mayor Hammier, seconded by Council Member Wright,
the meeting was adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
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