HomeMy Public PortalAbout2004_09_14_r146The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
PRESENTED September 14, 2004
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-146 ADOPTED September 14, 2004
A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING STAFF DISCUSSIONS WITH FESTIVAL
LAKES REGARDING ZONING ALTERNATIVES AND
UTILITIES EXTENSION OPTIONS
WHEREAS, representatives of J.R. Festival Lakes approached the town regarding
their desire to develop their (approximately 105 acres) property consistent with sound
planning practices; and
WHEREAS, this property historically has been used for recreational purposes and
has had its sewage handled by a private hauler under a permit from the town; and
WHEREAS, the Festival Lakes representatives have been advised that the town's
recent practice has been to extend utilities outside the town's boundary only to
government uses and with a boundary line adjustment; and
WHEREAS, Festival Lakes asserts that it is entitled to sewer service by virtue of
a previous agreement/requirement that the town would authorize sewer when it was
generally available in the area; and
WHEREAS, all property surrounding Festival Lakes is zoned for residential uses
and all are served by town water and sewer, with some properties in the town, some in
the county; and
RESOLUTION'
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AUTHORIZING STAFF DISCUSSIONS WITH FESTIVAL
LAKES REGARDING ZONING ALTERNATIVES AND
UTILITIES EXTENSION OPTIONS
WHEREAS, the request by Festival Lakes has been reviewed by town staff and it
is the recommendation of the town manager that the staff be authorized to discuss zoning
alternatives for the property; recognizing that if the Council agrees to extend utilities, a
BLA will be required; and
WHEREAS, should the Town Council approve any utility extensions, rezoning,
BLA or similar applications, all costs will be borne by the owner/applicant.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
The staff is authorized to proceed with discussions with Festival Lakes regarding
zoning alternatives and utilities extension options.
PASSED this 14th day of September 2004.
ATTEST:
k of Council
R4: J.R. Festival
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