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The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
PRESENTED: April 24. 2007
ADOPTED: April 24. 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-67
A RESOLUTION:
APPROVING TLSE-2007-0001, LOUDOUN COUNTY TEMPORARY
COMMUTER PARKING LOT, PERMITTING AN EXTENSION OF THE
COMMUTER PARKING LOT USE AND REVISING TLSE-2005-0001.
WHEREAS, Loudoun County Office of Transportation Services has requested special exception
approval to permit a continuation of a temporary commuter parking lot on the former Barber and Ross
Company site at 110 Catoctin Circle, SE; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent and desire of the Town Council to consider the possibility of
temporary commuter parking facilities in the Town of Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, on April 24, 2007, the Town Council amended the Zoning Ordinance to permit
temporary commuter parking lots on a particular site longer than two years with approval of an additional
special exception; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use meets the special exception standards for a temporary commuter
parking lot as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on March 19,2007, the Planning Commission recommended approval ofTLSE-
2007-0001,5-0-2; and
WHEREAS, staffrecommends approval of this request with the conditions set forth below; and
WHEREAS, The Council has concluded that the approval of the application would be in the
public interest and in accordance with sound zoning and planning principles.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia hereby
approves Special Exception TLSE-2007-0001, Loudoun County Temporary Commuter Parking Lot,
identified in the Loudoun County Land Records as Parcel Identification Number 231-19-3353;
231-19-6022; and 231-19-6044, subject to the following conditions:
1. Substantial Conformance. Development of this special exception use shall be in substantial
conformance with the special exception plat dated 12-5-06 Revision Special Exception
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A RESOLUTION:
APPROVING TLSE-2007-0001, LOUDOUN COUNTY TEMPORARY
COMMUTER PARKING LOT, PERMITTING AN EXTENSION OF THE
COMMUTER PARKING LOT USE AND REVISING TLSE-2005-000 1.
Extension entitled "Barber & Ross Site Commuter Parking Lot Layout Special Exception
Plat" and prepared by TRI- TEK Engineering.
2. No Modifications Granted or Implied. Approval of this special exception application does not
express or implies any waiver or modification of the requirements set forth in the Subdivision
and Land Development Regulations, Zoning Ordinance, or Design and Construction Standards
Manual except as set forth in these conditions. Final
plats, development plans and construction drawings are subject to the applicable
town regulations.
3. Industrial Court Access. The Industrial Court entrance shall be paved from the apron of the
public right of way to the existing paved area on site to provide a continuous paved travel lane
for bus traffic.
4. Harrison Street Access. Upon expiration of the right-of-way permit, the applicant shall
remove the entrance to Harrison Street by effectively blocking this access via secured fencing.
5. On-Site Parking. All parking areas will remain as is, either paved or graveled. All spaces
shall be demarcated via striping if paved and wheel stops where graveled providing clear site
circulation patterns.
6. Parking Aisles. The applicant shall maintain a minimum parking aisle width for two (2) way
traffic at 24-feet when utilizing 90 degree parking spaces.
7. Lighting. Lights shall remain on a timer system from dust to dawn with provisions for
Daylight Savings Time. Lighting fixtures shall not have a source of illumination that is visible
beyond the site or cause illumination of adjacent properties in excess of 0.5 foot-candles, as
measured at the site boundary (DCSM Sec. 7-670.1).
8. Perimeter Fence Line. The applicant shall maintain the perimeter fence line clear of
overgrowth and provide for clear surveillance of the site at all times.
9. Parking Lot Condition. The applicant should repair and perform regular maintenance within
the existing gravel portion of the parking lot to eliminate the pot holes and washboard ruts.
10. Temporary Commuter Parking Lot use. Parking on this lot is permitted and established only in
conjunction with the Loudoun County mass transit and car pooling programs. The use shall
cease to exist upon vacation of the site by Loudoun County or within 30 days of completion of
the Bolen Park site, whichever occurs first.
PASSED this 24th day of April 2007.
A RESOLUTION:
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APPROVING TLSE-2007-0001, LOUDOUN COUNTY TEMPORARY
COMMUTER PARKING LOT, PERMITTING AN EXTENSION OF THE
COMMUTER PARKING LOT USE AND REVISING SE-2005-000 1.
ATTEST:
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