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The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
PRESENTED: March 11.2008
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-48
ADOPTED: March 11. 2008
A RESOLUTION: APPROVING SPECIAL EXCEPTION TLSE-2007-001O, CHEVY
CHASE BANK DRIVE-THROUGH LOCATED AT 401 EAST
MARKET STREET, SE.
WHEREAS, Chevy Chase Bank, F.S.B. has requested special exception approval to
permit a two-lane drive-through as part of the proposed bank at 401 East market Street, SE; and
WHEREAS, the property is located in the B-2 Established Corridor Commercial Zoning
District; and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2008 the Planning Commission deadlocked on a motion to
recommend denial voting 3-3-1 (absent); and, did not forward a recommendation to Town
Council; and
WHEREAS, on March 11,2008 the Town Council held a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the proposed use meets the special exception standards for a bank drive-
through facility as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends denial.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia hereby
approves Special Exception application TLSE- 2007-0010, Chevy Chase Bank Drive-Through,
401 East Market Street, SE, identified in the Loudoun County Land Records as Parcel
Identification Number 231-10-9897, subject to the following conditions:
Substantial Conformance:
1. Development of this special exception use shall be in substantial conformance with the
Special Exception Plat titled "Chevy Chase Bank at East Market Street" dated June,
2007, revised through 1/11/08, prepared by BC Consultants. This plat includes Sheet 1
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A RESOLUTION: APPROVING SPECIAL EXCEPTION TLSE-2007-00IO, CHEVY
CHASE BANK DRIVE-THROUGH LOCATED AT 401 EAST
MARKET STREET, SE.
of 4 (Special Exception Plat); Sheet 2 of 4 (General Notes and Details); Sheet 3 of 4
(Preliminary Rough Grading Plan); Sheet 4 of 4 (Site Photometric Plan)
No Expressed or Implied Waivers:
2. Approval of the special exception does not express or imply any waiver or modification
of the requirements set forth in the Subdivision and Land Development Regulations, the
Zoning Ordinance, or the Design and Construction Standards Manual (DCSM) except as
specifically approved by Town Council or as shown as approved by Town Council on the
Special Exception Plat and supporting documents.
Site Lighting:
3. All lighting fixtures used to illuminate outdoor areas shall be designed and directed on-
site to avoid glare in surrounding areas in accordance with Design and Construction
Standards Manual Section 7-670 and Zoning Ordinance Section 12.11.
Speaker Volume:
4. Speakers used in the drive-through shall not emit sound levels in excess of the maximums
established in Zoning Ordinance Section 7.9.3. Verification of speaker volume in
compliance with Zoning Ordinance limitations shall be provided prior to site plan
approval.
Landscaping:
5. The existing chain link fence along the eastern boundary shall be removed from this
buffer area. A six-foot brick wall shall be erected on the subject property.
6. Board of Architectural Review approval is required for the proposed six-foot brick wall
prior to site plan approval.
7. The plant mix depicted on the plan in the eastern and southern buffer yards are acceptable
alternatives to the standard buffer materials found in Zoning Ordinance Section
12.8.6.D.due to the presence of overhead utilities along the east and storm water
easement along the south. Final determination of plant species shall be made prior to site
plan approval.
8. In order to better comply with the goals of the Crescent District Master Plan to place
buildings at the street, a modification of Zoning Ordinance Section 12.8.2.G.2.2. is
recommended to allow a 20-foot setback along the Catoctin Circle frontage as depicted
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A RESOLUTION: APPROVING SPECIAL EXCEPTION TLSE-2007-00IO, CHEVY
CHASE BANK DRIVE-THROUGH LOCATED AT 401 EAST
MARKET STREET, SE.
on the Special Exception Plat. Final determination of plant species shall be made prior to
site plan approval.
E. Market Street Driveway:
9. The East Market Street driveway shall be restricted to right in/right out movements only.
A raised curb island "pork chop" shall be constructed in the entrance at the direction of
the Department of Engineering and Public Works that is in substantial conformance with
the Chief of Engineering's sketch dated January 22, 2008 found in Attachment 8 to
Attachment A of the March 11, 2008 staff report.
Drive-Through Canopy:
10. The service point for drive-through aisles shall be moved towards the end of the building
away from the East Market Street entrance to permit all required stacking spaces behind
the service point and out of the drive-through entrance. The drive-through canopy shall
be relocated in accordance with the sketch dated 3/10/08 by BC Consultants.
Armored Vehicle Service
11. In order to not block circulation into or out of the parking area, armored vehicles shall not
park or stand in any travel aisle while servicing the bank. Armored vehicles shall instead
park in whatever standard parking space is available.
PASSED this 11th day of March. 2008.
ATTEST:
Resolutions 08: Chevy Chase Bank