HomeMy Public PortalAbout1999_01_26_r019The Town of
Leesburg,
. Virginia
PRESENTED January_ 26. 1999
RESOLUTION NO. 99-19
ADOPTED January. 26. 1999
A RESOLUTION:
ENDORSING A CONCEPT PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
BANSHEE REEKS AS A REGIONAL PARK BY THE COUNTY OF
LOUDOUN
WHEREAS, the County of Loudoun is currently reviewing development plans for
Banshee Reeks Park; and
WHEREAS, the County of Loudoun has requested an official position from the Town of
Leesburg regarding the development of Banshee Reeks as a Loudoun County regional park; and
WHEREAS, the Leesburg Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission has reviewed the
proposed development plans; and
WHEREAS, the Leesburg Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission supports a
development concept similar to the proposed Alternative II with specific stipulations, including
the elimination of the amphitheater, minimization of the designated equestrian facility,
maximization of the designated area for athletic fields, utilization of the latest technology for
athletic field lights, and the preservation of the Goose Creek frontage; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council Planning and Zoning Committee has recommended
approval of the concept plan endorsed by the Leesburg Parks and Recreation Advisory
Commission.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
The Town of Leesburg hereby endorses a development concept plan similar to the
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A RESOLUTION ENDORSING CONCEPT PLAN FOR BANSHEE REEKS PARK
proposed Alternative II with the specific stipulations that include the elimination of the
amphitheater, minimization of the designated equestrian facility, maximization of the designated
area for athletic fields, utilization of athletic field lights with the latest technology to minimize
impact on surrounding properties, and the preservation of the Goose Creek frontage.
PASSED this 26th day of January, 1999.
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
~es E. Clem, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
Concept Plan for Banshee Reeks Res (khd 12)