HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021_09_14_R142 Loudoun County Referral - Village at Clear SpringsThe Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-142
PRESENTED: September 14, 2021
ADOPTED: September 14, 2021
A RESOLUTION: ENDORSEMENT OF THE CONSOLIDATED COMMENT
LETTER FOR ZMAP 2021-0008, VILLAGE AT CLEAR SPRINGS,
FIRST SUBMISSION
WHEREAS, Loudoun County has requested referral comments for the land
development application, ZMAP 2021-0008, and related Special Exception and Zoning
Modifications applications; and
WHEREAS, the location of the proposed development is outside of the corporate limits,
south of Heritage High School, and between the Greenway and Evergreen Mills Road; and
WHEREAS, the Town staff have prepared a consolidated comment letter with
comments provided by the Depailnnients of Planning and Zoning, Airport, Public Works and
Capital Projects, Utilities, Parks and Recreation, Plan Review and Police; and
WHEREAS, the Airport Commission has reviewed this proposal at meetings in August,
2021 and September, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Airport Commission discussed the fact that aircraft operations
primarily use Runway 17 and that a large number of aircraft will be flying over the subject
property at full power and low altitude; and
WHEREAS, this will result in noise complaints for the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town's continuing grant obligation agreements with the Federal
Aviation Administration require the Town to protect the Airport (FAA Regulation 5190.6B)
from residential encroachment; and
WHEREAS, non-residential development is preferable near airports and under flight
paths for safety reasons.
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A RESOLUTION: ENDORSEMENT OF THE CONSOLIDATED COMMENT
LETTER FOR ZMAP 2021-0008, VILLAGE AT CLEAR SPRINGS,
FIRST SUBMISSION
THEREFORE, RESOLVED, by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
The Town Council and Town staff recommend denial of ZMAP 2021-0008, Village at
Clear Springs based on the location of residential uses, and in particular age -restricted
residential uses, proximate to the Leesburg Executive Airport and under the flight path
from the Airport.
PASSED this 14 day of September, 2021.
KellyBurk .yor
Town of Leesburg
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council