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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE:
PRESENTED November 24, 1992
92-0-42 ADOPTED November 24, 1992
APPROVING REZONING APPLICATION #ZM-135 LEESBURG GATEWAY BY
SYCOLIN PARTNERSHIP AND AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP
WHEREAS, on July 14, 1992, the Town Council received and referred to the Planning Commission
an application to rezone a 10.767 parcel of land located in the Gateway Subdivision, further identified as
Loudoun County Tax iMap 48S, Block 3, Parcel 9C-2, fi'om B-2 to R-16 with proffers; and
WHEREAS, the incorporated proffers amend the previously approved proffers associated with
adopted rezoning application #ZM-122; and
WHEREAS, on September 17, 1992, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this
application; and
WHEREAS, on October 1,
application to Council;, and
and
1992, the Planning Commission recommended approval of this
WHEREAS, on November 10, 1992, the Council held a public hearing to consider this application;
WHEREAS, this rezoning and proffer amendment will permit single-family attached dwelling units
which is consistent and compatible with adjacent land use, zoning and the Town Plan; and
WHEREAS, this request is in the interest of public necessity, convenience and general welfare:
THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. Rezoning application #ZM-135 Leesburg Gateway is hereby approved and the
Leesburg Zoning District Map is amended to change from B-2 to R-16, 10.767 acres of land within the
Gateway Subdivision and fm~ther identified as Loudoun County Tax Map 48S, Block 3, Parcel 9C-2, as
shown on the rezoning exhibit by Rettew Associates, Inc., dated June 25, 1992 subject to the following
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APPROVING REZONING APPLICATION #ZM-135 LEESBURG
PARTNERSHIP AND AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP
GATEWAY BY SYCOLIN
conditions proffered in writing by the property owner on November 17, 1992, in accordance with the
provisions of Section 15.1-491(a) of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended.
Pursuant to Section 15.1-491 of the Code of Virginia and Section 13A-12 of the Leesburg Zoning
Ordinance, the owners as identified on the rezoning plat/exhibit plan of the land of Sycolin Partnership,
prepared by Re~tew Associates, Inc., dated June 25, 1992, do hereby make the following voluntary
amendment to proffers contingent upon the approval of the rezoning #ZM-135 to R-16, as described in the
aforementioned rezoning plat.
(1)
Development of the property comprised of approximately 10.76 acres will be developed in general
conformance with the concept plan developed by Dewberry & Davis, P.C., dated July 23, 1990, as
revised by Rettew July 1, 1991. A maximum of 108 dwelling units will be developed on the
property. Environmental controls, such as a pro-rata maintenance share of the stormwater
management pond will be established in a form approved by the Town Attorney. To the extent
practical, site grading will minimize the differential topography between these units and proposed
units on the adjacent parcels.
(2)
The general architectural style anticipated for this project shall be similar to the architectural
exterior elevations of the townhouses submitted with this application and incorporated herein and
shall be equal to the residential character established by such developments as "King's Chase",
"Exeter", and "Kincaid Forest".
(3)
A Homeowners' Association, with appropriate covenants, will be established with participation by
each residential unit; said association is to assume financial, legal and insurance responsibility for
common areas, which shall include recreational, landscaping, parking, fencing and other physical
improvements that will not be dedicated to the Town of Leesburg. The Association's charter and
accompanying documents shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Attorney before
recordation. Said property will be transferred to the Town of Leesburg if it ceases to be used by
the HOA.
(4)
The owner, prior to the issuance of zoning permits for each unit constructed on the property, shall
make a non-refundable cash contribution to the Town of Leesburg, of One Hundred and no/100
Dollars ($100) per dwelling unit for the Fire and Rescue Services serving and units, and Two
Hundred and no/100 Dollars ($200) per dwelling unit for Parks and Recreation.
This proffer statement constitutes the latest statement, and all prior versions are hereby void.
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APPROVING REZONING APPLICATION #ZM-135 LEESBURG
PARTNERSHIP AND AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP
GATEWAY BY SYCOLIN
SECTION II. Subdivision plat and construction drawings are subject to the terms and conditions
of the applicable Subdivision and Land Development Regulations and Zoning Ordinance as well as Town
Design and Construction Standards Manual. Also, rezoning concept plan approval does not express or
imply any waiver or modification of any requirements of the Design and Construction Standards Manual,
Subdivision and Land Development Regulations, or the Zoning Ordinance except as specifically set forth
in this ordinance.
SECTION III.
PASSED this
This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage.
24th day of November , 1992.
ATTEST:
Clerk of Counc~-
J/mes E. Clem, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
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