HomeMy Public PortalAbout2014_01_28_R009 Adopting TLTA 2010-0002 Adding Criterion 21 to Regional Office Optional Uses and Design The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia PRESENTED: January 14, 2014
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-009 ADOPTED: January 28, 2014
A RESOLUTION: ADOPTING TOWN PLAN AMENDMENT TLTA-2010-0002, ADDING
CRITERION#21 TO REGIONAL OFFICE OPTIONAL USES AND
DESIGN
WHEREAS, Lowe's Home Centers Inc. has requested that the Town Plan Land Use
Element,more specifically the Optional uses and Design of the Regional Office land use category,
be amended to reflect the unique site circumstances of two parcels at the southeast quadrant of the
intersection of Battlefield Parkway and Route 7 adjacent to the Town's wastewater treatment plant;
and
WHEREAS, the adopted Town Plan designates the Applicant's property as Regional Office,
with office uses as the predominate land use; and
WHEREAS,the proposed development option emphasizes form and design, and permits
predominantly retail uses while retaining office uses within the amendment area; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission opened a duly advertised Public Hearing on October
17, 2013 and after a complete and thorough review of the proposed amendments closed the public
hearing on December 19, 2013; and
WHEREAS, at their December 19, 2013 meeting,the Planning Commission recommended
adoption of the requested Town Plan Amendment TLTA 2010-0002; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends adoption of the requested Town Plan Amendment, TLTA
2010-0002; and
WHEREAS, Town Council held a duly advertised Public Hearing on January 14, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Town Council has determined that the approval criteria of Zoning Ordinance
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A RESOLUTION: ADOPTING TOWN PLAN AMENDMENT TLTA-2010-0002, ADDING
CRITERION #21 TO REGIONAL OFFICE OPTIONAL USES AND DESIGN
architecture and façade treatments should be used to minimize the visual impact of
the development and enhance the appearance of the Route 7 corridor.
h. To achieve urban densities and intended FAR, Buildings should include multiple
stories, with allowances for architectural features to compensate for perceived
building height. With the initial development of the Western Portion, no less than
one-third (1/3) of building footprints should be multiple stories. This multistory
requirement does not apply to the initial development of the Eastern Portion. Upon
redevelopment of the Eastern Portion, all buildings should include multiple stories.
The design guidelines with the rezoning concept development plan should specify
the building height requirement.
i. Buildings should align and be built close to internal streets to create an urban street
edge.
j. Buildings should constitute a predominant percentage of the street frontage along
internal streets
k. Buildings should be located at the street edge and include multiple entrances to
engage the street.
PASSED this 14th day of January.,2014.
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A RESOLUTION: ADOPTING TOWN PLAN AMENDMENT TLTA-2010-0002, ADDING
CRITERION#21 TO REGIONAL OFFICE OPTIONAL USES AND DESIGN
Section 3.16.12 have been satisfied; and
WHEREAS, Town Council has determined that Town Plan Amendment TLTA 2010-0002
provides guidance for development of the property adjacent to the Town's wastewater treatment
plant in a manner that promotes the health, safety, convenience, prosperity and general welfare for
Leesburg.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED, by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia that
TLTA-2010-0002 is hereby approved and that the Regional Office category is hereby amended as
described below:
21. A further option to permit a higher ratio of retail use due to unique site circumstances
(proximity to the Town of Leesburg Waste Water Treatment Facility) is applied to two
parcels designated as PIN 149-46-0836 and PIN 149-45-7383, "The Retail Optional Use
Area." This option shall meet the requirements for Regional Office and the Regional
Office Option except as modified below:
a. The Retail Optional Use Area is further defined, for the purposes of phasing, as
having a Western Portion and an Eastern portion. See Figure 1.
b. The initial development of the Property should include a minimum floor area ratio
(FAR)of 0.2. A higher FAR is expected as redevelopment of the property occurs.
c. Office uses are encouraged on the Property. The initial development of the Western
Portion should include a minimum of 30% office uses. Initial development of the
Eastern Portion is not required to have office uses. Upon redevelopment of the
Eastern Portion, the Property shall include no less than 30% office and a maximum
retail FAR of 0.5. Proffers shall establish the phased development of office uses on
the Property. Figures 1-4 illustrate potential redevelopment of the Property.
d. If structured parking is provided, office use square footage may be reduced(credited)
up to a maximum of 50%.
e. Individual retail tenant sizes should not exceed 60,000 square feet, with a footprint of
no more than 30,000 square feet. Initial development of the Eastern Portion is limited
to one individual tenant with a footprint no greater than 175,000.
f. The use of design guidelines is required.
g. Special consideration should be given to landscape and building design along the
Route 7 frontage. Landscape buffering above minimum standards and high-quality