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1. TOWN OF LEESBURG
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION TLSE 2010-0002
FORT EVANS PLAZA II,
TO ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL 20,000 SQUARE FEET
OF SPECIFIED NON-OFFICE LAND USES
IN TWO EXISTING BUILDINGS IN THE B-3 (COMMUNITY RETAIL/COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT
Pursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the Leesburg Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 7:30 p.m., in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176, to consider a Special Exception to allow an additional 20,000 square feet of specified non-office land uses in two existing buildings in the B-3 (Community Retail/Commercial) zoning district. If approved, this special exception shall expire on December 31, 2020, except for the allowance of up to 10,000 square feet of restaurant use, which shall not be subject to a time limitation.
The subject property is located at 500 Fort Evans Road NE, Leesburg, Virginia 20176, and is further identified with Loudoun County Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 147-16-0510.
The proposed amendments are available for inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Council at 703-771-2733 or lgreen@leesburgva.gov.Additional information and copies of this application are available at the Department of Planning and Zoning located on the second floor of the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by contacting Mark Browning, Senior Planner, at 703-771-2763. This special exception application is identified as case number TLSE-2010-0002.
2. TOWN OF LEESBURG
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO SIGN REGULATIONS
ARTICLES 3, 7 AND 15 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
Pursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2205 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chamber, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176 to consider Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments to Article 3 Review and Approval Procedures, Article 7 Overlay and Special Purpose Districts and Article 15 Sign Regulations to establish reasonable regulations pertaining to the time, place and manner in which signs may be erected and maintained in the Town of Leesburg and as described below:
Sec. 3.11.14 Administrative Approval of Certificates: Clarifying the administrative approval authority of the Preservation Planner regarding signage in the H-2 Overlay District.
Sec. 7.5.5 Certificates of Appropriateness: (F) Signs – Clarifying applicable Sections.
Sec. 15.1.1 Purpose and Intent: Amended for clarity and ease of understanding.
Sec. 15.1.3 “Sign” Defined: Amended to clarify and to reflect current practice.
Sec. 15.3 Definitions
Sec. 15.3.1 Animated Sign: Revised for clarity and intent.
Sec. 15.3.2 A-frame/Sandwich Board Sign: Revised to add graphic illustration.
Sec. 15.3.3 Awning/Canopy Sign: Revised to add graphic illustration.
Sec. 15.3.4 Banner: Amended to better define and add graphic illustration.
Sec. 15.3.8 Changeable Copy Sign: Revised to add a graphic illustration.
Sec. 15.3.9 Change of Use: Deleted this definition.
Sec. 15.3.9 Commercial Flag: Amended for clarifications and to add a graphic illustration.
Sec. 15.3.10 Construction Sign: Amended to change section title.
Sec. 15.3.12.1 Electronic Message Board Sign: Added new definition for clarification and to add a graphic illustration.
Sec. 15.3.14 Flashing Sign: Amended to update and clarify definition.
Sec. 15.3.15 Freestanding Projecting Sign: Added new definition and graphic illustration.
Sec. 15.3.16 Gasoline Station Signs: Deleted and replaced with new definition in Sec. 15.3.33.1 Service Station Signs.
Sec. 15.3.17 Ground Sign: Updated definition for clarification and to add graphic illustration.
Sec. 15.3.22.1 Kiosk Sign: Added new definition and graphic illustration.
Sec. 15.3.22.2 LED: Added new definition for explanation and clarification.
Sec. 15.3.23 Marquee Sign: Revised to add a graphic illustration.
Sec. 15.3.24 Monument Sign: Amended definition for clarification and added graphic illustration.
Sec. 15.3.24.1 Neon Sign: Added new definition and graphic illustration.
Sec. 15.3.26 Pole Sign: Amended definition for clarification and to add a graphic illustration.
Sec. 15.3.28 Portable Sign: Amended definitions for clarification.
Sec. 15.3.29 Pre-Existing/Non-Conforming Sign: Amended for clarification.
Sec. 15.3.31 Projecting Sign: Revised to add a graphic illustration.
Sec. 15.3.32 Real Estate Sign: Amended definition for clarification.
Sec. 15.3.33 Roof Sign: Revised to add a graphic illustration.
Sec. 15.3.33.1 Service Station Signs: Amended definition for a name change.
Sec. 15.3.35 Sign Area: Revised to add a graphic illustration.
Sec. 15.3.36.1 Special Event Signs: Amended to provide clarity between town and business special event signs.
Sec. 15.3.37 Temporary Sign: Amended definition to add section titles.
Sec. 15.3.38 Vehicle Sign: Amended definition for clarity and intent and to add a graphic illustration.
Sec. 15.3.40 Window Sign: Amended definition for clarity and intent and to add a graphic illustration.
Sec. 15.4 Exemptions
Sec. 15.4.3 Commemorative Plaques and Historical Markers: Amended to add clarifying code reference.
Sec. 15.4.4 Flags: Deleted to clarify that certain flags are exempt from any regulations.
Sec. 15.4.6 Directional Signs: Amended to change section title.
Sec. 15.4.8 Open/Hours of Operation Sign: Amended for clarity and explanation of exemption, including addition of a flag and to change section title.
Sec. 15.4.11 Seasonal Banners: Amended for clarity and explanation of what is exempt and to change section title.
Sec. 15.4.12 Temporary Political Signs: Amended for compliance with State Code regulations.
Sec. 15.4.13 Yard Sale Signs: Amended to provide flexibility for residential zoning districts.
Sec. 15.4.14 Real Estate Signs (Leasing/Sale Information): Amended to provide greater flexibility in square footages and to add regulations for open house signs and to change section title.
Sec. 15.4.15 Temporary Window Signs: Amended to clarify the windows that can be included in the window area calculation.
Sec. 15.4.18 Town Special Event Signs: Amended to change the section title.
Sec. 15.4.19 Artwork: Added new exemption to provide clarity and intent.
Sec. 15.4.20 Service Station Pump Signs: Added to exempt certain square footage from service pumps.
Sec. 15.4.21 Temporary Place of Worship Signs: Added new exemption to provide clarity and flexibility.
Sec. 15.4.22 Temporary Signs Announcing an Educational or Religious Event: removed from Sec. 15 Temporary Signs and made an exempt sign.
Sec. 15.4.23 Vehicle Signs: Added as an exemption under certain criteria.
Sec. 15.5 Prohibited Signs
Sec. 15.5.1 Off-Premises Signs: Amended for clarity and provide exemptions.
Sec. 15.5.2 Portable Signs: Amended to provide clarifications.
Sec. 15.5.3 Changeable Copy Signs: Amended to provide reference and clarity.
Sec. 15.5.5 Animated Signs: Amended to correspond to previous sections of the Ordinance.
Sec. 15.5.6 Flashing Signs: Amended to provide clarifications.
Sec. 15.5.8 Strings of Lights: Amended for greater flexibility in the use of lights.
Sec. 15.5.9 Roof Signs: Amended description of what a roof sign is to provide clarity and added a graphic illustration.
Sec. 15.5.10 Signs Affixed to Trees, etc: Amended to provide clarity to what is prohibited.
Sec. 15.5.12 Signs Erected in or Over a Public Right-of-Way: Amended to reference correct Town Code Chapter.
Sec. 15.5.14 Neon Signs: Amended to provide clarity in descriptions.
Sec. 15.6 Temporary Signs
Sec. 15.6.1 Signs Requiring Temporary Sign Permit: Amended to provide clarity to promotional (special) event signs and temporary development signs to permit greater flexibility. Also deleted Temporary Real Estate Sign (Leasing/Sale Information) and Temporary Signs Announcing an Educational or Religious Event from signs requiring a sign permit.
Sec. 15.7 Regulations Applicable to All Signs
Sec. 15.7.1 General Sign Standards: Clarification of sign height and area measurement and added graphic illustrations.
Sec. 15.7.2 Development Standards for Permitted Sign Types: Added clarification and flexibility to sign development standards, added standards for A-frame, neon, electronic message board, ground, freestanding projecting, kiosk, window, vehicle and institutional use signs.
Sec. 15.7.4 Pre-Existing/Non-Conforming Signs: Revised to correct terminology and add clarification.
Sec. 15.8 Signs in Residential Zoning Districts
Sec. 15.8.1 General Regulations: Amended to provide flexibility in setback of signs.
Sec. 15.8.2 Signs for Permitted Principal Uses: Amended for clarity and flexibility for residential development signs and residential accessory use signs and eliminated sign regulations for special exception uses.
Sec. 15.9 Signs in Nonresidential Zoning Districts
Sec. 15.9.1 Signs in Business/Employment Districts; General Regulations: Amended to eliminate certain sign requirements related to ground and monument signs and expand flexibility for setbacks for freestanding signs.
Sec. 15.9.2 Signs for Individual Businesses: Expanded to permit additional types of signs with specific standards for individual businesses.
Sec. 15.9.3 Signs for Multiple Businesses: Revised to create additional flexibility and expanded sign types for multiple businesses located on a single lot.
Sec.15.9.4 Signs for Commercial, Office and Industrial Centers: Revised to add a Kiosk sign as an additional sign type.
Sec. 15.9.5 Signs for Gasoline Stations: Amended to provide clarification of what type of sign is permitted and corresponding square footages of types of signs.
Sec. 15.9.6 Signs for Theaters: Amended to provide clarity and flexibility in sign types permitted.
Sec. 15.11 Signs in the H-1 Overlay District
Sec. 15.11.1 Certificate of Appropriateness Required: Amended to provide clarification of the process.
Sec. 15.11.2 Exemptions: Amended to provide clarity in what signs are exempt from review.
Sec. 15.11.3 Sign Modifications: Revised to provide clarity in process when seeking modification to permitted sign regulations.
Sec. 15.11.4 Additional Review Criteria: Amended to illustrate consistency between documents.
Sec. 15.11.5 Administrative Review Authority: Amended to expand the Preservation Planner’s administrative review authority and provide clarity of the process.
Sec. 15.12 Signs in the H-2 Overlay District
Sec. 15.12.1 Certificate of Appropriateness Required: Amended to provide clarification of the process.
Sec. 15.12.2 Exemptions: Amended to provide clarity in what signs are exempt from review.
Sec. 15.12.3 Additional Review Criteria: Amended to illustrate consistency between documents.
Sec. 15.12.4 Administrative Review Authority: Amended to expand the Preservation Planner’s administrative review authority and provide clarity of the process.
Sec. 15.13 Reserved: Revised to eliminate Signs in Planned Development District regulations and reserved the section for future use.
Sec. 15.14 Comprehensive Sign Plans
Sec. 15.14.1 Signs, Generally: Added to reflect a new administrative process and provide clarification.
Sec. 15.14.2 Modifications: Added to reflect a new process and provide clarification.
Sec. 15.14.3 Review Authority: Added to reflect a new administrative approval process and provide clarification.
Sec. 15.14.4 Required Contents of Applications: Added to reflect a new process and provide clarification regarding submission requirements.
Sec. 15.14.5 Standard for Review: Added to reflect a new administrative approval process and provide clarification regarding the standards to be used by the administrative panel.
Sec. 15.14.6 Amendments to Existing Comprehensive Sign Plans: Added to reflect a new process and provide clarification regarding how amendments are processed.
Sec. 15.14.7 Sign Permit Procedures: Added to reflect a new administrative process and provide clarification.
Sec. 15.15 Sign Permit Procedures
Sec. 15.15.3 Pre-Existing Sign Permits: Eliminated the category Pre-Existing Sign Permits and correct grammatical errors.
Sec. 15.16 Temporary Sign Permit Procedures: Amended to remove extensions of temporary sign permits.
Sec. 15.17 Expiration of Sign Permits: Amended to remove the granting of extensions by the Zoning Administrator.
Sec. 15.18 Removal of Illegal Signs: Amended for clarification of relevant code sections.
This Zoning Ordinance amendment application is identified as case number TLOA-2010-0002.
The proposed amendments are available for inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Council at 703-771-2733 or lgreen@leesburgva.gov. Additional information and copies of the full text regarding this proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment is available at the Department of Planning and Zoning located on the second floor of the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by calling Wade Burkholder, Deputy Zoning Administrator at 703-771-2758. Information may also be obtained on the Town of Leesburg website at www.leesburgva.gov
3. Linden Hill Community Input Forum.
4. TOWN OF LEESBURG
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PETITION FOR CONDEMNATION OF LAND
ACROSS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 237 WIRT ST., LEESBURG, VIRGINIA
PIN 230-18-3564-000
FOR PERMANENT STORM DRAINAGE EASEMENT
The LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2010, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176, on the following Resolution to be adopted:
A Resolution to authorize a Petition for Condemnation of a permanent storm drainage easement across the property located at 237 Wirt St., NW, PIN 230-18-3564, for the purpose of constructing public storm drainage facilities in accordance with the North King Street Drainage Improvement Project pursuant to Virginia Code Sections 15.2-1903 and Chapter 3 of Title 25.1 (Sections 25.1-300 et seq.)
A copy of the proposed resolution is available from the Town Clerk, located in Town Hall. Additional information regarding these proposed amendments is available in the Executive Department, located on the first floor of the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by calling Lee Ann Green, Clerk, at 703-731-2733.