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Leesburg Town Council Division Gets Personal 4 Members Criticized for Stance on Development, Town Attorney BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day marchers led a procession down Leesburg’s East Market Street on Monday carrying flags of various nations.
Marchers Brave Cold to Remember the Dream BY RENSS GREENE rgreene@loudounnow.com
Hundreds of people packed into downtown Leesburg Monday morning to march on one of the coldest days of the year to mark Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Loudoun NAACP, congregations of various faiths, black fraternities and sororities, progressive groups, government officials, high school bands, scouts, and others gathered for a celebration that continued into the afternoon. The event
began with a youth panel, “Love to Unity,” featuring young people Tarina Ahuja, Jenny Rahmani, Arman Akhavan, and adults Jamila Gault and Nooshin Agahi, moderated by Mamie Parker. The march began at the Leesburg courthouse with a Sikh invocation led by Gurvinder Singh. The gathered celebrants then marched down East Market Street with police escort to the Douglass School, one of the most historically significant schools in the story of the county’s civil rights history. Built in 1941 as a four-class-
room school, it was long the place where Loudoun’s black students were educated in a segregated school system. The program continued into the afternoon with prayer, speeches, dancing, music, and a speech by Jason Nichols, an award-winning full-time lecturer in the African American Studies Department at the University of Maryland College Park, and was the long-time editor-in-chief of Words Beats & Life: The Global Journey of Hip Hop Culture, the first peer-reviewed journal of hip-hop studies. n
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An unprecedented statement sent to Loudoun Now by three Leesburg Town Council members has put a spotlight in the long-simmering division on the council dais, one that may impact the future of Town Attorney Barbara Notar. Monday afternoon a letter signed by Mayor Kelly Burk, Vice Mayor Marty Martinez and Councilman Neil Steinberg was sent to Loudoun Now accusing council members Ron Campbell, Tom Dunn, Suzanne Fox, and Josh Thiel of a “concerted strategy” to terminate Notar’s employment contract. The town attorney is one of two town government employees, along with the town manager, who serves at the will of the council, meaning the council has the sole authority to hire or fire the employee. Annually, usually around early February, the town attorney has a closed session evaluation with the Town Council after which a new contract is approved, typically with a pay increase of some sort. Notar has served as town attorney since January 2015 and previously was the deputy town attorney, under former town attorney and current Circuit Court Judge Jeanette Irby, beginning in July 2008. The letter, which Steinberg confirmed
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ERA Passes in Virginia With Local Support BY RENSS GREENE rgreene@loudounnow.com
Bills to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment last week quickly cleared both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly with support from Loudoun’s state representatives—and, for the first time, its Board of Supervisors. The House of Delegates version of the bill passed the House 59-41 on Wednesday with every local delegate except Del. Dave A. LaRock (R-33) voting in favor. The state Senate passed the bill 28-12 with every local senator voting aye. The bills went with the support of the Board of Supervisors, which on Jan. 7 set its stances for the General Assembly, taking new positions on topics including the Equal Rights Amendment and driver privilege cards for undocumented immigrants. Many of the board’s new positions are on topics on which the boards previously declined to take stances, such as the Equal Rights Amendment, or which weren’t being considered by previous assemblies. And all of the board’s split votes—except for a vote on local authority over war monuments—were along party lines. The Equal Rights Amendment is an amendment to the U.S. Constitution first introduced in 1921 and since reintroduced that seeks to outlaw discrimination based on gender. Its supporters say Virginia would be the 38th and final state needed to ratify it, but others say there are as few as 31 states supporting the amendment, and that the deadline to ratify has expired. In 2018, Republican supervisors blocked the board from taking a stance, arguing the county board should stick to
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Supervisor Juli E. Briskman (D-Algonkian) argued the Equal Rights Amendment is a local issue.
strictly local issues and avoid politically divisive topics on the state and national stage. At that time, County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) was the amendment’s only champion on the county board, with current supervisors Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge) Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) and Kristen C. Umstattd (D-Leesburg) voting not to include it in the board’s legislative package, and Koran T. Saines (D-Sterling) absent for the vote. But this year, the Democratic majority voted to direct the county’s lobbyists to support the amendment in the General Assembly. “I know there has been some discussion that this is not a county-level issue that we should be taking up, however I
would strongly disagree with that,” said Supervisor Juli E. Briskman (D-Algonkian). “Seventy percent of the women in my district are part of the labor force, and they are struggling with being able to pay for food on their table, their electric bills, their mortgages, and child care for that matter, making 82 cents on the dollar.” Letourneau repeated his vote against, adding “I also don’t think it matters one iota in the General Assembly” what stance the Loudoun board adopts. “I will be consistent in my opposition, not on the substance a certainly not on the language, but on simply the scope of what the county board takes a position on and what it doesn’t,” Letourneau said. “The argument is essentially that because we have women in the county, it’s relevant to us.” Meanwhile, Supervisor Caleb A. Kershner (R-Catoctin) said the Equal Rights Amendment would be “duplicative” to other laws. “In terms of this board and the things that we are asking our highly paid lobbyist to go and work on, I think, ultimately, we need to ask them to work on things that would be highly beneficial to this particular county,” Kershner said. But they were voted down by the Democrat majority. Randall said that, as a black woman, “I don’t always feel like the 14th Amendment applies to me.” “We do not feel we are treated equally,” Randall said. “We don’t always talk about I, because when we do, we are shrill, we are whiny, we are not tough enough, we are not smart enough, we should suck it up, maybe we should be home—all those types of things.” She pointed out that Supreme Court justices credibly accused of sexual harassment have been confirmed, and the coun-
PAGE 3 try has had more than one president credibly accused of sexually assaulting women and having lied about it. “If anyone thinks women are treated equally in this country, I am confused,” Randall said. “I will not miss this historic moment for the sake of always being consistent,” Randall said. “That’s not a good enough reason for me.” Supervisors voted to encourage the state legislature to pass the Equal Rights Amendment 6-3, with supervisors Kershner, Letourneau and Buffington opposed. Following the General Assembly’s vote, Briskman said the amendment now is in the hands of the federal government, including U. S. Rep. Jennifer T. Wexton (DVA-10) and Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA). “If they need me to do anything I’m happy to do it, but aside from what I did here the other night—I can go support it, I can go speak about it and talk about how my residents and my constituents, in particular, are women in our nation that need the ERA to be passed,” Briskman said. And she said the effects on law in the United States—including local government—remain to be seen. She responded to statements by ERA opponents, including Kershner, who have said passing the amendment would mean changing around 800 laws. “That tells me there’s 800 laws that discriminate against women, so that’s where we start, and then we see how that filters down,” Briskman said. “I imagine that’s going to open up some organizations to lawsuits, and if that’s the case. … I would want to make sure we avoid such things with our staff. If there’s any way to be proactive about doing that, then I think we should do that.” n
County Board Pushes for Driver Cards, Against City of Leesburg BY RENSS GREENE rgreene@loudounnow.com
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has laid out their positions on bills moving through the General Assembly—some, perennial issues for the local governing body, and others, issues the board has avoided taking a position on in the past to keep divisive state politics out of the local boardroom. Supervisors are divided on a proposal to create a driver privilege card confer-
ring the same privileges as a typical driver’s license and requires the same driving exam, but which does not function as a voter ID. The cards would allow people who cannot produce proof of legal presence in the United States to obtain a type of driver’s license as long as they have reported income in Virginia on a tax return in the past year and have met the insurance requirements for registering a vehicle. Supporters said the cards would improve public safety.
“I would love to know what county law enforcement feels about this as opposed to having drivers with no insurance, no examination of any kind, no accountability of any kid, driving on our roads here in Loudoun County,” said Supervisor Michael R. Turner (D-Ashburn). And County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) pointed out that many of Loudoun’s service industries and signature agricultural venues—especially wineries—rely on cheap migrant labor for their businesses.
“Whether or not people who are working in the county, epically working in one of our most profitable industries in the county, can get to work, I think is a county issue and one that directly impacts our economy,” Randall said. Other supervisors opposed it in part, they said, because it works around the federal government’s failure to address immigration reform. “I appreciate the work that they [undocumented immigrants] do, I appreciASSEMBLY continues on page 42
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Evening traffic flows by the site of a proposal for a new community, new park, and new home for a church.
Plans for the undeveloped land off of Battlefield Parkway between Fort Evans Road and Edwards Ferry Road, the site of the Harris family farm.
Proposal Could Put 250 Homes by Ball’s Bluff Battlefield, Add to Park BY RENSS GREENE
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A proposal to build up to 250 new homes on 95 acres at Ball’s Bluff battlefield would also mean a 85 more acres of parkland and a new home for St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church. Cattail Run, a proposed community off Battlefield Parkway Parkway between Edwards Ferry Rd. and Fort Evans Rd., across the street from the Fort Evans Rd. shopping center housing Buffalo Wild Wings and Bed Bath and Beyond, is currently a proposal for 175-200 house and 50-75 townhouses. All of the land is considered part of the historic Ball’s Bluff Battlefield, but the development proposal does not include the part of the property to the north that is included in the Balls Bluff National Historic
Landmark. If the project is approved, the applicants have promised to donate that land, 85 acres, to NOVA Parks and provide up to $10,000 of historical markers. NOVA Parks already operates the Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park, further north of the property. The applicant has also committed to a site survey, and if significant historical sites are found, to work with the county to mitigate impacts to those sites. The developer also proposes adding 32 of the houses to the county’s Affordable Dwelling Unit program, although the Department of Family Services, a county report notes, has recommended those units be dispersed through the development among both houses and townhouses. To the south, another application on the same property would see the construction of a new, 300-seat church, the new home
of St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church. The St. Gabriel’s congregation already meets on the property on summer Saturdays for its “Outdoor Chapel in The Woods” service. The proposal comes from developer Elm Street Communities, which has worked on projects in the area such as Lovettsville Square and The Elms at Arcola; and the owners of the property, the Harris family. Elm Street Vice President Richard Entsminger said the Harris family has driven the project from the beginning. “From their perspective, it was always the conservation and preservation along Edwards Ferry Road that was at equal importance, and then the St. Gabriel’s Episcopal home had equal importance,” Entsminger said. And he said the family told him, “if the other things will work, we may be interested in putting something
County Approves Purcellville Land Swap for New Road BY RENSS GREENE rgreene@loudounnow.com
Loudoun supervisors have approved a land swap with the Town of Purcellville to clear the way for a new road and new sports fields near Woodgrove High School. The Purcellville Town Council approved the land swap, which includes exchanging a little over four acres around the project each way, in Decem-
ber. The new half-mile Fields Farm Park Road will serve as a second entrance to both Woodgrove High School and the Mayfair neighborhood, and connect Hillsboro Road with Purcellville Road through that development via Mayfair Crown Drive. The road will be at the center of a number of projects, both private and public. The Mayfair subdivision is still un-
der construction and is planned for 254 homes. The road will also provide access to the county’s planned 50-acre Fields Farm Park, which will include up to 10 athletic fields, including four diamonds and six rectangular fields. That $31.4 million park also comes with lighting, restrooms, concessions, offices, bleachers, picnic pavilions and other amenities. That’s scheduled to wrap up by 2024.
together, but we’re not going to do suburbia. You’re going to have to come up with a plan and a way of coming at this thing.” The land has now been in the Harris family for five generations, with a new family member born over the summer, Enstminger said. The family is also related to A.V. Symington, who, among other contributions to the community, donated Temple Hall Farm to NOVA Parks, and for whom the Leesburg aquatic center is named. The Battle of Ball’s Bluff in October 1861, early in the Civil War, was a disastrous defeat for the United States. Federal troops under Gen. George B. McLellan were ordered to cross the Potomac River into Virginia to find out whether Confederate troops had abandoned Leesburg. CATTAIL RUN continues on page 6
The park will also take up the space of a current athletic field at Woodgrove High School, which the county will replace with a turf field. One of the parking lots at that park will also double as the new Western Loudoun Park and Ride lot, an $8 million lot with at least 250 spaces and planned for 330. That’s planned to be ready by spring 2023. And the county is also planning a new $41.4 million interchange at Rt. 7 and Hillsboro Road, scheduled to be complete by summer 2024. n
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LOUDOUN Briefs Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Focus Groups Begin Loudoun County government is beginning the first phase of the Zoning Ordinance rewrite process, as the county staff plans to meet in January, February and March 2020 with community and professional groups familiar with the county’s land development regulations and processes. The county will be meeting with groups including chambers of commerce, Dominion Energy, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, real estate organizations, the Coalition of Loudoun Towns, the Heritage Commission, and the Piedmont Environmental Council, among others. The Zoning Ordinance implements the county’s comprehensive plan, which was updated last year after three years of work. It provides the specific ordinances to implement the policies, strategies and actions of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. The planned focus group meetings represent the first round of in-person discussion. There will be additional opportunities for community groups and the public to review draft text and provide comments as the process moves forward in the coming year. Input from the Board of Supervisors, advisory bodies, various departments, community and professional groups, the general public and the Zoning Ordinance Action Group will be factored into the final product, which is expected to be completed in late 2021. More information is at loudoun.gov/ zoningordinancerewrite.
Annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count Jan. 22-23 The Loudoun County Continuum of Care is preparing to conduct the annual Point-in-Time Count of people in the community experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness on the night of Wednesday, Jan. 22 and the morning of Thursday, Jan. 23. The Point-in-Time Count, which is conducted locally and nationally, is intended to provide a single-day snapshot of a community’s homeless population as well as households that may be on the brink of becoming homeless. “The count is one of the tools that we use to assess our community needs and develop and direct resources efficiently and effectively to our most vulnerable
community members,” stated Loudoun County Department of Family Services Director Glenda Blake. During the count, members of the Continuum of Care along with staff from local nonprofits will canvass the county to assist anyone who is unsheltered by providing resources, non-perishable food and other needed items. Local law enforcement and mental health clinicians will also help with outreach efforts across the county. The Loudoun Continuum of Care is a partnership between local government, nonprofit agencies, the public school system, health care providers, faith-based organizations and others who work together to address the needs of those experiencing housing instability or homelessness in Loudoun County. More information is online at loudoun.gov/CoC.
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Supervisors at the same time updated the rules on what constitutes filing a vehicle with the commissioner of the revenue. People who bring a vehicle into Loudoun—either by buying a new one or moving into the county—are required to declare that vehicle with the commissioner, the county’s chief tax assessor, within 60 days. Failure to do so can result in a 10 percent late filing penalty on top of the tax bill. Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. requested supervisors add to what constitutes declaring a vehicle with his office. If the owner of a motor vehicle, boat or trailer in Loudoun has voluntarily paid prior year taxes for the vehicle, that will now be counted as a filing and no late fee assessed. Supervisors unanimously adopted those changes. n that sent bodies floating down the Potomac River to Washington, DC. The battle also marked the only time in history that a U.S. senator was killed in combat, and helped spur the creation of the Congressional Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War, a center of political infighting for the rest of the war. The application is expected to go to a public hearing at the Board of Supervisors in March. n
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LOUDOUN Briefs continued from page 5 virginia.gov. The deadline to request that a ballot be mailed is Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. There are a number of reasons that voters choose to vote absentee, including school, work, vacation or illness. Information on eligibility to vote absentee is online at loudoun.gov/absentee. All registered voters are eligible to vote in the primary election, as Virginia does not register by party affiliation. The Republican Party is not holding a primary in Virginia, but will select delegates to its national convention at a state convention.
Users Asked to Re-Register for Evacuation Registry The online County of Loudoun Evacuation Assistance Registry, or CLEAR, is moving to a new platform, making it necessary for anyone currently using the system to re-register and update their information by Feb.
29, according to the county’s public information office. CLEAR is a secure, voluntary registry designed to help individuals with disabilities who live or work in Loudoun County. The information in the registry is used by the Office of Emergency Management in planning and coordinating evacuation assistance for individuals with disabilities. Anyone who lives or works in Loudoun County who has a mobility, hearing or vision impairment; mental illness, cognitive disability or other disabilities or medical needs; and who requires assistance to safely evacuate during an emergency, is eligible for the registry. In addition to someone with a long-term disability, the registry is also available for someone who would have difficulty evacuating due to a broken leg or other temporary situation. More information, including a link to register on the new system, is available at loudoun.gov/clear.
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Winterfest returns to the Village Ice carvers once again gathered in the Village at Leesburg for the annual Winter Ice Festival on Saturday. On top of the annual ice carving contest, the day included ice skating, a fire eater, photo ops with Washington Capitals mascot Slapshot, an ice slide and games on ice like tic-tac-toe.
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Town Council Moves Closer to Town Expansion; Approves Compass Creek Drive-Throughs BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ
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Leesburg Town Council moved one step closer to completing a significant municipal boundary line adjustment last Tuesday after granting new development approvals to the Compass Creek developers. The council approved both a rezoning and four special exception applications for a project put forward by the Peterson Companies. The applicant was requesting permission to rezone 4.6 acres of land just south of the Battlefield Parkway/Compass Creek Parkway intersection from I-1 (Industrial) to B-3 (Business), and for the approval of four special exceptions to allow four drive-through eating establishments. The four restaurants will include two proposed fast-casual restaurants, at nearly 2,325 and 3,000 square feet, respectively; a 2,200-square-foot restaurant with outdoor seating eyed for a high-end coffee shop; and an additional two-story, 3,000-squarefoot fast casual establishment, according to Cooley LLP attorney Colleen Gillis, who
is representing the applicant. In addressing the council, Gillis noted the Compass Creek development’s convenience and proximity to sports entertainment venues, including the nearby ION International Training Center, Evergreen Sportsplex, the D.C. United soccer complex, and Freedom Park, making the drive-through options an ideal neighbor. Other commercial uses, not a part of these applications, that are planned for near the drive-throughs include multi-tenant office and retail space and a hotel. The approval of the applications was one of the conditions Peterson Companies had placed on its acceptance of incorporation into the town. The council is hoping to complete a boundary line adjustment with Loudoun County that would bring hundreds of acres—all mostly planned for commercial uses and including the rest of the Compass Creek property—into the town limits. The majority of the expansion area is eyed for a Microsoft data center campus. While many council members ac-
knowledged that the applications were unusual in that they were directly tied to the desired BLA approval, they took Peterson Companies to task a bit for what was perceived as a change of conditions for consenting to the BLA. Several council members said the developer had, at first, only requested approval of zoning changes for its Russell Branch Parkway retail development, and then later added other requests to the applications before the council Tuesday. Taylor Chess, president of development for Peterson, said that was not the case. “It was the plan the whole time,” he said. “If you were not told that …. that was the plan from the very beginning.” Council members also urged Peterson to reconsider the design of some of the restaurants, which some bluntly called ugly. Councilman Neil Steinberg referred to one of the planned restaurants as “one of the least attractive buildings I think I’ve ever seen anywhere.” “This whole area of Compass Creek is
going to be an extraordinary benefit to the town. I believe the Compass Creek area is going to be quite a revenue generator to the town. I think one of the things that will make this is the look of the area,” he said. The council unanimously approved the rezonings and the special exceptions for two commercial buildings, with the stipulation they go before the Board of Architectural Review for referral comments on design. The special exceptions for the other two drive-through restaurants passed 6-1, with Councilman Tom Dunn dissenting. Town Attorney Barbara Notar said that, with the application approvals, the Board of Supervisors is expected to have approval of the BLA in early February. Peterson Companies must still send a letter of consent to the county board, completing the final step the town needs for BLA consideration. Notar said she expects it will take the Circuit Court no more than two weeks to approve the BLA following the board’s approval, meaning Leesburg could grow in size before the end of February. n
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cation like Flavour. The business also has locations in New York and Ashburn. ChefScape opened in January last year, taking over the former Smokehouse Live space and bringing in a variety of food and drink vendors. Today, it offers southern cuisine from Johnny Rays, authentic Puerto Rican dishes from Taste of Puerto Rico, globally inspired cuisine from Flavour, and traditional Colombian dishes from Colombian’s Place.
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Patrons come into ChefScape on a rainy winter day to mark the food hall concept’s one-year anniversary in Leesburg.
ChefScape Marks its First Year in Business ChefScape, in the Village at Leesburg, celebrated its first anniversary with food, drinks and music on Saturday.
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The food hall concept hosts a rotating variety of pop-up cuisine ideas and has been the starting place for successful businesses like baking business Little Austria, and businesses making the transition out of a food truck to a brick-and-mortar lo-
District Hemp Botanicals will be giving away free gourmet CBD truffles made by Kazooted DC and offering store-wide discounts as part of its one-year anniversary celebration on Saturday. In a little under two years, District Hemp Botanicals has grown from one to three stores. The Leesburg location, at 19A Wirt Street, was the company’s second outlet. Established in 2017, the company predates the CBD popularity wave and offers education to address the many fallacies about hemp-derived CBD products. Different from most CBD retailers, the company only offers CBD products, from gummies to their own infused coffee, bath
bombs, salves and pet treats. “We’ve created a welcoming environment for folks to drop by to learn, educate their family and friends and to simply discuss the latest hemp news. Most notably, it’s impactful to witness skeptics turn into advocates of industrial hemp,” owner Barbara Biddle said. District Hemp Botanicals is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. On Saturday, Jan. 25, shoppers will be offered 15 percent discounts on all District Hemp brand products and the first 15 guests to arrive will receive a free Kazooted CBD Gourmet Truffle. Learn more at districthempstore.com.
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Education
Equity Committee Could Get Permanent Status BY NORMAN K. STYER nstyer@loudounnow.com
Two newly elected School Board members were added to the Ad Hoc Committee on Equity last week, but a push to ensure the panel has a long-term future fell short, at least for a few more days. Leslee King (Broad Run) and John Beatty (Catoctin) were appointed to join Board Chairwoman Brenda Sheridan (Sterling) on the 25-member committee, which was established last year to examine ways to ensure that marginalized and historically disenfranchised groups receive equitable treatment throughout the school district. Three other new members were appointed during the School Board’s Jan. 14 meeting. Diana Lopez will represent parents of Head Start and STEP programs. Byron Woodard, a sixth-grade
dean at Harper Park Middle School, was added as a school staff representative. Rabbi Amy Sapowith will represent the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, DC. When the School Board created the Equity Committee last February, it set a December deadline for the panel to complete its recommendations. The debate over whether the committee should remain a permanent entity began in the fall. The outgoing School Board agreed to extend the panel through June 2020, but left the question of whether to make it a permanent committee to the next board. Some members of the new board sought to answer that quickly during their first meeting last week. Members of the Equity Committee have requested the panel’s status be changed from ad-hoc committee to a select committee of the School Board with
an indefinite end date. If approved, the panel would operate similarly to groups such as the Special Education Advisory Committee and the Minority Student Achievement Committee, which include School Board, staff and community members. Sheridan, who also chairs the Equity Committee, said the change was important to members because of the vast amount of work and conversation needed to address the range of concerns. “We found that by having an end date we were rushing it and rushing through things,” she said. Jeff Morse (Dulles) said he was concerned that, over the long-term, the work of the Equity Committee could be duplicative of the duties carried out by other existing advisory panels such as SEAC and MSAC. Sheridan noted that four members of the Minority Student Achievement
Committee sit on the Equity Committee and each strongly favored select committee status. King, who participated in the Jan. 14 meeting by telephone, made a motion to suspend the procedural rules and vote on assigning select committee status during Tuesday’s meeting. That effort failed on a 4-5 vote, with Sheridan, King, Denise Corbo (At Large) and Beth Barts (Leesburg) supporting it. However, that action only delayed the decision for two weeks. School Board members agreed to add the issue to its consent agenda for its next meeting, Jan. 27. That means, barring a change of mind by members, the switch to select committee status will be approved unanimously that evening. The Ad Hoc Committee on Equity will hold its next meeting Thursday, Jan. 23 at the School Administration Building in Broadlands. n
SCHOOL Notes School Board to Reexamine Plan for Part-Time Aides Last year, the School Board voted to put $90,000 in the budget to allow members to hire part-time aides. Just how that program should be implemented continues to be debated. The Human Resources and Talent Development Committee of the previous School Board, in October, signed off on a staff plan to roll out the program. However, the full board deferred taking action, leaving it to the incoming board to have the final say. During its first meeting of its term last week, the new board voted to send the issue back to committee for more review. Jeff Morse (Dulles), who chairs the HRTD Committee and is one of only two members who served on the previous board, said he was willing to listen to new ideas to implement the aide program. He also noted that the Board of Supervisors spends about $160,000 on staff aides. Under the draft plan, School Board members could hire an aide to work up to 7 hours and 45 minutes a week at a rate of $30 per hour and would be outfitted with
a laptop and a cell phone. The next meeting of the HRTD Committee is Jan. 30, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Student Crafts Winning Message on Safe Driving Gabriella David, a student at Riverside High School, was the winner of the third annual Drive Safe D.C. PSA Challenge, sponsored by The National Road Safety Foundation in conjunction with the Washington Auto Show. The 15-year-old won a $2,000 prize and will see her idea made into a TV public service announcement that will debut at the Washington Auto Show on Jan. 23 before airing on more than 160 TV stations nationwide. Crews were in Lansdowne last week to film the spot. The challenge invited teens from DC, Virginia and Maryland to submit their ideas for a 30-second public service announcement that warns of the dangers of distracted driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates more than 3,300 people are killed every year because of distracted driving, and tens of thousands more are injured. Tex-
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Gabriella David works on her safe driving public service announcement in Lansdowne last week.
ting and cell phone use get the most attention, but drivers can be distracted many other things including use of other mobile devices like GPS, adjusting sound system controls, eating and talking with passengers. “Young people can help change behavior by spreading the message to their peers
and their communities about the dangers of distracted driving,” stated Michelle Anderson of The National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit that promotes safe driving behavior. “We think Gabriella’s message will help make people think SCHOOL NOTES continues on page 11
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Public Safety Ashburn Man Acquitted in Target Shooting Case that Injured Woman LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT
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The 24-year-old Ashburn man charged with recklessness when a round fired from a Hamilton-area target range struck a woman living nearby was found not guilty last week. According to the Sheriff ’s Office, on Sept. 7 two adult males and two adult females were shooting into a natural berm on a farm property. During the session, a round grazed a woman’s shoulder and may have then ricocheted off the victim’s house, which is estimated to have been 1,800 to 2,000 feet away. The victim was treated at the scene and did not require further medical treatment. William R. Hymes III was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm in the case. He was acquitted Jan. 15 following a trial in Loudoun County District Court, where it was ruled that prosecutors could not prove that he was the individual from the range who fired the shot that grazed the woman outside her home, which was located on the same farm property. While Loudoun County has experienced several incidents of errant rounds from target shooting that have struck
houses and buildings on other properties during the past two years, this was the first case to result in a criminal charge. In the other cases, investigators said they were unable to prove which individuals among groups shooting weapons had fired the errant shots. That concern prompted the Board of Supervisors to enact a new local ordinance late last year. That law reads: “the discharge of firearms for recreational or target shooting purposes shall be conducted in such a manner as to ensure that projectiles do not leave the boundaries of the property or parcel upon which the shooting is occurring, unless permission to do so has been granted by the adjacent landowner. A projectile leaving the boundaries of the property or parcel shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.” Supervisors at the time were divided over whether the change would overcome the challenge of proving which individual fired the errant rounds. This month, three individuals were charged under that ordinance after pellets from their skeet shooting activities allegedly struck a barn on a nearby property. n
SAFETY Briefs County Seeks Information on Illegal Cow Slaughter
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Loudoun County is investigating the illegal slaughter of a cow in the area of Howsers Branch Road near Aldie. The incident is believed to have occurred between 10 p.m., Dec. 21 and 6 a.m., Dec. 22. The cow was discovered slaughtered in the owner’s pasture and was identified by an ear tag. Animal Control Officers arrived on the scene to find the cow missing its right front leg, both back legs from the hip joints, and a strip of back muscle. Officers also discovered an opening on the cow’s right shoulder, consistent with injury from a crossbow-type weapon. Evidence was collected from the scene and is being processed. Animal Services, with assistance from the Sheriff ’s Office, is investigating this incident, which could lead to charges of animal cruelty, trespass-
ing and larceny. Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to call 703-7770406. Callers may remain anonymous.
Pedestrian Struck on Rt. 9 The Loudoun County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating a suspected hit-and-run of a pedestrian on Rt. 9 west of Hillsboro. At around 6 p.m. Saturday night, deputies were called to the area of Rt. 9 and Manor View Lane where a man was found lying on the side of the eastbound lane of the roadway. The man was unable to provide information about what happened to him and was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries described as serious but not life-threatening. Investigators determined the man had been walking in the area prior to being SAFETY BRIEFS continue on page 13
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Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Minors Gets June Trial
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Seventeen years later and the former deacon of a Sterling church accused of molesting two teen girls will get his day in court this summer. Kevin O’Connor, the 64-year-old former deacon of Calvary Temple Ministries in Sterling indicted in a 2003 case involving allegations of sexual abuse against two children, will stand trial June 8-11. O’Connor is charged with forcible sodomy; two counts of aggravated sexual battery by force, threat
or intimidation of victims aged 13 or 14; two counts of indecent liberties with a child by custodian; and two counts of aggravated sexual battery by mental incapacity or physical helplessness. O'Connor O’Connor’s trial was scheduled for Jan. 6-9 but was delayed after the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office on Dec. 17 requested the court appoint a special prose-
cutor, since Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Matthew P. Snow formerly represented one of the essential witnesses in the case. Under Circuit Court Judge Jeanette A. Irby’s Jan. 9 order, Scott Hook, the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Fauquier County, will now prosecute the case. Between April 1 and May 3, 2003, O’Connor allegedly sexually abused two girls aged between 13 and 14 years old. The case was initially reported to the Sheriff ’s Office in May 2003 but prosecutors declined to pursue charges at that time. The Sheriff ’s Office began re-examining the
case in 2012 and arrested O’Connor at his place of work on Aug. 6, 2018. O’Connor was initially held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. On Aug. 21, 2018, Irby approved O’Connor’s released from jail on a $10,000 secured bond and required him to wear a GPS monitoring device and have no unsupervised contact with minors, among other terms. Some former Calvary Temple congregation members have claimed that numerous incidents of physical and sexual abuse have occurred at the church. Those critics have described the church as cult-like in its manipulation and control of members and their families. n
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Sprinklers Credited with Saving Sterling Home
Firefighters arrived on scene to find a three-story, end-unit townhouse with a car on fire in the garage and the residents safely outside the home. Fire crews quickly extinguished the remaining fire that was being controlled by the automatic fire sprinkler system. Damage was limited to the vehicle and the garage with no fire extending to the other area of the townhome. No injuries were reported. The Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that it was an accidental fire, originating in the engine compartment of the
vehicle. Damages to the vehicle and home are estimated at $20,000. “If the sprinkler heads had not been in place and operated as designed, this fire could have been significantly more severe,” System Chief Keith Johnson said. “This incident is a prime example of the positive impact of automatic sprinkler systems in residential homes. The sprinkler activation kept the fire under control until firefighters could get on scene and damages to the home were directly minimized.”
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continued from page 12 found on the side of the road. He may have been struck by the side mirror of a vehicle. Anyone with any information regarding this incident and has not already been in contact with law enforcement is asked to contact Investigator M. Lotz at 703777-1021.
Loudoun County Fire Official’s credit a Sterling townhome’s automatic fire sprinkler system with preventing a garage fire from spreading further before first responders arrived. On Thursday, fire and rescue units from Cascades, Sterling Park, Kincora, Ashburn, and Fairfax County were called to a report of a car on fire in the garage of a home in Pryor Square.
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Old Ox Brewery bartenders poured hundreds of pints of beer on Saturday during the brewery’s Chilly Days Chili Fundraiser to benefit the Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department.
Chili Event Raises $18K for Fire & Rescue BY PATRICK SZABO
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Hundreds of residents taste testing chili from 11 area restaurants helped to donate more than $18,000 at Old Ox Brewery last Saturday to support the Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department. It was the Ashburn brewery’s sixth annual Chilly Days Chili Fundraiser, which raised the money for the volunteers in the forms of donations from individuals and $1 from Old Ox for every pint and four-pack it sold of its War Wagon Mexican Lager. According to co-owner Mary Ann Burns, it’s the most the event has ever raised. At the end of the day, Lost Fox Hideaway’s chili took home the Judges’ Choice trophy, while DC Prime took home the People’s Choice trophy. Judging the chilis were NBC4 Meteorologist Lauryn Ricketts and NBC4 Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss, and Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Fire Chief Miguel Quijano. Participating restaurants included The Bungalow, b One Loudoun, City Tap House, Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm, DC Prime, Ford’s Fish Shack, Lansdowne Resort, Lost Fox, Matchbox, ResQ BBQ and
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Old Ox Brewery on Saturday donated $1 to the Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department for every War Wagon Mexican Lager pint it sold.
The Zone. The Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department operates two stations, Station 6 in Ashburn and Station 22 in Lansdowne. Only 56 percent of the department’s operating budget is supported by state and county funding, and it’s up to
the volunteers to raise the rest. Residents interested in learning more about becoming a volunteer firefighter, EMT or administrative member for the department can attend a Volunteer Interest Meeting from 7-9 p.m. next Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the Ashburn station. n
The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties is inviting area nonprofits to participate in the 2020 Give Choose fundraising event that will be held May 5. Give Choose, an annual day of giving hosted by the foundation, challenges local residents to donate to nonprofit organizations serving Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. In 2019, Give Choose raised more than $327,000 for local nonprofits. Since its inception in 2014, the program has raised more than $1.2 million. Charities may register to participate at givechoose.org, where on May 5 donors will choose from among animal welfare, environment, health, human services, education, youth, arts and culture, and community development nonprofits. Donations of $10 or more may be made through the site. Donations may be made up to two weeks in advance, with an early giving period beginning April 21. Local businesses also participate in Give Choose through sponsorships, which provide a prize pool to be awarded to participating nonprofits throughout May 5. The Community Foundation began accepting registrations for Give Choose 2020 on Jan. 8, and invites local nonprofits interested in participating in this year’s event to join. Registration and eligibility information can be found at givechoose.org. Registration is free for participating nonprofits. For more information, contact Nicole Acosta at nicole@communityfoundationlf.org or 703-7793505, x3. n
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GIVING back Master Gardeners Prepare for Spring Symposium The Loudoun County Extension Master Gardeners will hold the annual gardening Symposium on March 21 at Leesburg Community Church. Registration for the popular event opens Feb. 1. Featured presenters at this year’s event include Dennis Dimick, a retired journalist and photography editor for National Geographic “Living in the Human Age;” Sam Droege, a wildlife biologist at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center who will present a talk on native bees; Ira Wallace, the owner of the cooperative Southern Exposure Seed Grow Great Vegetables in Virginia who will provide tips for growing garden-fresh salad greens, vine-ripened tomatoes, crisp green peppers and dozens of other edibles year-round in your Virginia garden; and Ginger Woolrich, a landscape architect, garden consultant, and writer who will discuss native plants and sustainable landscapes. The program runs from 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. The cost is $72 with lunch and $60 for those bringing their own lunch. For registration information, go to loudouncountymastergardeners.org. This symposium is expected to sell out.
Thomas, leader of Ashburn-Sterling Lodge No. 288. “Our fraternity exists to help our brothers and our community in a time of need.”
Loudoun Masons Pitch in for Family Firewood Delivery
Pink Tie Breast Cancer Charity Ball Planned
The Arc of Loudoun and Loudoun Masons teamed up last week to help a family in need. Staff members at The Arc of Loudoun learned about a Loudoun County family that uses a wood stove for heating their house was in need of firewood for the winter. They reached out to the county’s Mason community. The call was answered by the Brethren of Ashburn-Sterling Lodge No. 288 in Ashburn, Freedom Lodge No. 118 in Lovettsville, and Hamilton-Thompson Lodge No. 37 in Purcellville. Members donated money, firewood and time to provide almost two cords of dry firewood—enough to last the family through the winter. “This is what we do,” stated Bret
The IIIB’s Foundation will host its ninth annual Pink Tie Breast Cancer Charity Ball on Saturday, Feb. 29 at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport in Herndon. This is the foundation’s main fundraiser to provide Bosom Buddy Baskets to women going through breast cancer. The event is designed as a romantic evening of dinner by candlelight, all night open bar, entertainment with special guests, a silent auction, raffle drawings and dancing. Tickets now are $199 per person, with a sell-out expected. For more information or to register, go to bosombuddybaskets.org.
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Business
New Dental Practice Aims to Donate $10K to Sarcoma Foundation BY PATRICK SZABO
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In 2020, a Google search for Loudoun dentists turns up dozens of offices from Leesburg to the southeastern corner of the county. While many of those practices offer similar services, one sticks out in the way it’s going to use a portion of its revenue—donate it to cancer research. Vogtle Ninh, an eight-year dentist, will open Dental 32 Fresh Smiles—named for the mouth’s 32 adult teeth, including wisdom teeth—in Ashbrook Commons Plaza in Ashburn on March 6, National Dentist’s Day. Aside from offering all types of dental procedures that many dentists commonly outsource and striving to keep his patients relaxed, Ninh plans to donate $5 to the Sarcoma Foundation of America each time a new patient walks in. Ninh, 34, said his goal is to get 2,000 patients by the end of the year. If he achieves that, he’ll be donating $10,000 to the foundation in 2020. Ninh’s plans to open his own practice began two years ago, when his fiancée, Jenika Javier, suggested it after he spent six years working at close to a dozen other dental offices across Maryland and Virginia. Javier, a nurse at the Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, said she told Ninh he should become his own boss so he could provide the quality care and make patients feel at home. “Not every dentist does that,” Javier
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Vogtle Ninh, an eight-year dentist, looks over the blueprints for the 2,000-square-foot dental practice he’ll open in Ashburn’s Ashbrook Commons Plaza this March.
said, noting that a lot of dentists are constantly on the hunt for more patients to grow their practices. “[Ninh] wants something different.” Ninh said personable care is what he’ll provide and he’s been told by numerous
patients that he’s helped to calm their fear of dentists. “I’m aiming to provide quality, quality dental service and not compromise care anymore than I need to,” he said. “No one wants to go to the dentist, I get it—my goal
is to take down some of those barriers that keep people from wanting to come in.” To do that, he’s going to purchase some of the quietest drills on the market to keep sound levels at a minimum, install televisions in each of his six operatories so his patients can “Netflix and Drill,” and alleviate his patients’ anxiety with nitrous oxide during procedures because, Ninh said, the gas wears off much quicker than other pain numbing drugs, allowing his patients to more quickly return to their normal schedules. Ninh said the idea to do donate money to the Sarcoma Foundation came from the relationship he had with a longtime friend, Ian, who died from Sarcoma last March. “I’m doing this more in memory of him and to get some awareness out there,” he said. In fact, Ninh said it was Ian who initially planted the seed of becoming a dentist in Ninh’s mind, since that was Ian’s chosen career path. Ninh said Ian used to tell him in seventh-grade Spanish class that he needed to get his teeth fixed. At first, Ninh said he thought being a dentist would be the worst job in the world. But when he got his teeth fixed later in life, he realized he could help others get the same new smile he did. In college, Ninh shadowed a dentist and began giving a career in dentistry more thought. FRESH SMILES continues on page 17
BUSINESS notes Mougin-Boal Elected at Law Foundation Fellow Christine Mougin-Boal, of The Laurel Brigade Law Group in Leesburg, has been selected by the Virginia Law Foundation as an incoming Fellow of the Class of 2020. The Virginia Law Foundation’s mission is to promote the rule of law, access to justice and law-related education through philanthropy. Fellows of the Virginia Law Foundation are leaders in their professions and communities who represent the highest ideals of the law and the concept of the citizen lawyer. Mougin-Boal is a senior partner at the law firm and has been practicing in Leesburg since 1994. She is an experienced
trial attorney whose practice focuses on all aspects of domestic relations law. She is also trained in collaborative law. “It was such an unexpected honor to be nominated and choMougin-Boal sen a Fellow of the Virginia Law Foundation. I have truly enjoyed participating in all of these bar-related activities. It is incredibly rewarding; I have met amazing people from whom I have learned so much and I know that all of these opportunities have helped me become a better attorney,” she said. “I also want to congratulate the other two Loudoun attorneys who have
also been chosen for class of 2020—Robert Sevila and Barbara S. Williams. I am sure we will have a wonderful time working together.” Mougin-Boal is a past president of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association and a founding member of the Loudoun Chapter of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association. She is also a past president and treasurer of the Loudoun County Bar Association. On the state level, Mougin-Boal was elected for six years to serve as a member of the Virginia State Bar Council, served as a member and vice chair of the Virginia Lawyer Referral Service and currently serves on the Executive Committee of the VSB Conference of Local and Specialty Bar Associations. In addition, she was
nominated to the Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Faculty in 2013. On a local level, Mougin-Boal donates time to pro bono programs in Loudoun County and was a co-founding chair of the annual Adoption Day VWAA program. As an amateur potter, she organized and chaired the Loudoun VWAA Empty Bowls Fundraisers beginning in 2009 which raised over $13,000 for Loudoun Hunger Relief. The Induction of the Class of 2020 will take place on Jan. 23 at the annual meeting of the Virginia Bar Association in Williamsburg.
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Fresh Smiles continued from page 16 “That’s where that seed that was planted in seventh grade started getting bigger and bigger,” he said. Ninh and Ian both eventually became dentists, but Ian’s career was cut short by his Sarcoma diagnosis and death in 2019. A year later, Ninh is ready to start supporting efforts to find a cure and is busy recruiting patients. He said he’ll eventually increase the donations from $5 to $10 per new patient once he knows his finances are in order. Aside from those donations, his patients will also have the chance to donate by going to dental32freshsmiles.com. Ninh also hopes to spread awareness for Sarcoma by posting about it on his social media accounts, providing informa-
ALWAYS ONLINE AT LOUDOUNNOW.COM tion in his office, hosting a Q&A session with a Sarcoma researcher at the University of Maryland and sponsoring a race at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. In addition to providing personable care and helping to fund cancer research, Ninh also is going to help patients who can’t afford dental care—whether that’s because they don’t have insurance or because they can’t afford the co-payments their insurance companies offer. He’ll offer an in-house plan in which patients can sign up for a year membership and receive a 30-percent discount on services, sort of like a season pass, Ninh said, adding that he’ll also always provide free second opinions. Ninh plans to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony when he opens Dental 32 Fresh Smiles in March. n
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Citing Health Concerns, Lovettsville Residents Oppose New Cell Antennas BY PATRICK SZABO pszabo@loudounnow.com
Western Loudouners have pushed to bring better broadband connectivity and cellular coverage to the rural area for years, but some fear that accessibility might come with a health-related price. Last May, Verizon requested the Town of Lovettsville allow it to install six antennas atop the town water tower in the New Town Meadows neighborhood. According to Verizon’s request, the proposed installation is a response to cellular coverage concerns and increasing demand for streaming and data usage. Verizon noted that without the antennas, its customers in the area would have inconsistent internet access and unreliable voice communications. Although Verizon isn’t requesting to install 5G antennas—which emit higher levels of radio frequency radiation and, nationally, have raised concerns about cancer risks and other adverse health effects—residents have voiced similar health concerns about the proposed antennas. That’s because they would accompany antennas on the tower that already emit radio frequency radiation and—some claim—have been affecting the health of residents for years. Marsha Lessard, who lives 100 feet from the water tower, said the emissions from the existing AT&T and Sprint antennas affect her husband, who received a brain injury while on a military tour in Afghanistan, and her son, who was diagnosed with autism and frequently undergoes brain wave therapy. Lessard said that when she and her family moved in four years ago, there was one antenna on the tower—one that faced the opposite direction of their house. Now, the tower is completely wrapped in them. Lessard believes the emissions from those antennas cause or intensify her husband’s tinnitus and lethargy.
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Residents living near Lovettsville’s water tower in the New Town Meadows neighborhood are concerned about radiation from cellular antennas mounted on the structure.
She said the emissions also negatively interact with her son’s health. She said that while her son typically responds well to brain wave therapy, he hasn’t done as well since they moved to Lovettsville, which is why they’re moving away this year. “This is the sole reason why we are moving,” she said, noting that several other neighbors are also concerned about radio frequency radiation causing health issues. Lessard backs her concerns up with studies and news of similar incidents. One of those is a 2004 study performed by the National Association of Fire Fighters, which found that radio frequency radiation exposure caused neurological problems for six California fire fighters working and sleeping in stations with cell towers. Lessard also pointed to an April 2019 incident in which Sprint shut down a cell tower on a California elementary school property after several students developed cancer. But the Town Council might not be able to take any of that concern into consideration when voting on Verizon’s request. That’s because the Telecommunications Act of 1996 establishes that “no state or local government … may regulate the placement, construction, and modification of personal wireless service facilities on the basis of the environmental effects of radio frequency emissions to the extent that such facilities comply with the Commission’s regulations concerning such emissions.” “It’s never a good position to be in to where you can’t help somebody because you’re legally prevented from being able to do that,” said Town Planner Josh Bateman. “That’s the exact position we’re in.” But Lessard said the Town Council doesn’t have to approve Verizon’s request. Instead, she suggested the town deny it and
let the AT&T and Sprint leases expire. “They’re not required to say yes,” she said. Mayor Nate Fontaine said that, while the additional cellular service would benefit residents, especially in emergency situations, he and other town leaders understand the environmental and health concerns residents have. On Jan. 9, the Town Council instructed the town staff to consider performing a study on the existing, and potential future, radio frequency emissions. That information would give the town and residents information about the level of exposure and, if those emissions turn out to be higher than what’s permitted, give the town grounds to contact the Federal Communications Commission. Bateman said that, while he’s convinced the added antennas would not threaten residents’ health, he understands the information on radio frequency emissions won’t, and shouldn’t, dispel residents’ concerns. According to the American Cancer Society, there is “very little evidence” to support the notion that living, working or going to school near a cell tower increases the risk of cancer or other health problems. The society claims that the energy of radio frequency waves given off by cell towers is not enough to break chemical bonds in DNA molecules and that the wavelength of radio frequencies is too long to affect individual cells in the body. The FCC asserts that results from studies examining the possibility of a link between radio frequency radiation exposure and cancer have been inconclusive. According to the FCC, a human can ANTENNAS continues on page 21
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Hillsboro Plunges into the New Year BY BRIE ZURSCHMEIDE
The sixth annual and—perhaps final—Hillsboro Polar Plunge took place New Year’s Day with about a dozen hardy children and adults taking the leap into frigid pond waters. Johnthan Ressler launched the polar plunge when he moved to Hillsboro in 2015. “I started it just for fun, community fellowship, and to meet new people,” he said. “Of course, it is entertaining to watch.” The town comes together for a potluck and to watch or participate in the plunge. The only place of warmth is inside the shed, where the plungers can go to change and get warm after taking their dip. For safety reasons, EMTs were on the scene, but were not called into action. This year, the weather was a relatively balmy 45 degrees. In 2017, Ressler had to cut a block of ice from the pond using a chainsaw. The future of the New Year’s Day tradition is in question because the pond property is being sold following the November 2018 passing of longtime civic leader Belle Ware, who owned the land. According to town resident Amie Ware, the tradition will carry on only if the future owners choose to allow it. n
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TOWN Notes HAMILTON Town Seeks Resident Input on Mural The Town of Hamilton is asking residents whether they’d be interested in donating money to bring a town office mural to fruition. Mayor Dave Simpson said the Town Council feels the mural—a large depiction of the town’s logo designed by local artist Penny Hauffe that would be painted on the side of the town office and cost $3,800— should be a public project. Simpson said if a majority of residents are interested in supporting the project, it will move forward. That could happen in March. Town Treasurer Tina Staples said the feedback has been positive so far. Residents can learn more about donating at town.hamilton.va.us/public-notice or by calling the town office at 540-3382811 or stopping by Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Last Weekend to Help Quilt for Veterans The last day to volunteer and help quilt blankets for veterans in the Joshua’s Hands nonprofit’s Valiant Warrior Quilting Event is this Sunday, Jan. 26 in the basement of the former BB&T Bank Building at 38997 E. Colonial Hwy east of Hamilton. The quilting event, which has been ongoing since Jan. 17, brings community members together to make handmade quilts for military servicemen and women wounded. All materials are provided and donations are appreciated. Residents are invited to help on weekdays and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 1-9 p.m. Those who can’t make it out can still donate to the cause. Since 2011, Joshua’s Hands has made and shipped more than 1,900 quilts to field hospitals. For more information, email info@ JoshuasHands.org, call 540-454-7827 or go to joshuashands.org.
PURCELLVILLE Council to Conclude Town Plan Talks The Purcellville Town Council will conclude its month of special meetings discussing the Planning Commission’s recommended comprehensive plan amendment with two final meetings next
Monday and Thursday, Jan 27 and 30. Already, the council has met in five special meetings to discuss the draft town plan and has additionally talked it over during its Jan. 14 regular Town Council meeting. The draft plan proposes to change the land use designations of multiple town properties to limit growth. According to Town Attorney Sally Hankins, the council has until March 5 to take action on the plan. If the plan is adopted, the new land use designations would prompt zoning amendments. Until that point, properties with new land use designations will remain under existing zoning. Read the full draft plan at planpurcellville.com.
LOVETTSVILLE Superhero Training Academy Scheduled on Feb. 22 The Lovettsville Community Center will host a Superhero Training Academy for children ages 3-10 from 1-2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22. Kids are invited to the academy to make their own masks and shields, meet their favorite superheroes and learn to use super powers and catch villains. Those who complete all the training missions will earn their Superhero Training Award and be a part of the Superhero League. Light refreshments will be served. Advance registration and adult supervision are required. Admission is $15 per child. For more information, contact the community center at 540-822-5284 or lovcc@loudoun.gov.
MIDDLEBURG Pre-Gettysburg Talk Next Thursday Historian Rich Gillespie will give a talk on Civil War Battle of Middleburg at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 at Mt. Defiance Cidery. Gillespie will detail the battle, which took place between June 17-19, 1863 and happened just after the famous Battle of Brandy Station and right before the Battle of Gettysburg—battles that proved the worth and fighting power of Union and TOWN NOTES continue on page 21
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TOWN Notes continued from page 20 Confederate cavalrymen. Gillespie’s talk is the second in a three-part series on Loudoun’s cavalry battles that took place from June 17 to 21, 1863. His third talk will be held Feb. 20 at Slater Run Vineyards. Admission is free. For more information, go to novaparks. com/parks/battle-of-middleburg-mt-defiance-historic-park.
Middleburg Library to Host Watercolor Workshop The Middleburg Library will host a watercolor workshop at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Painters and those looking to learn are invited out to gain experience painting with watercolors in a loose, fluid style with instructor Jyotsna Umesh, the winner of the Loudoun Book & Arts Festival Plein Air contest. Umesh will guide attendees through different painting techniques. Supplies will be provided. For more information, go to library. loudoun.gov/middleburg.
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posed to build 20 homes and a 12-acre property across from the abandoned motel property. Town Administrator Melissa Hynes said the Town Council could vote on the amendment at its Feb. 6 or 20 meeting. Under Virginia Law, the Town Council has 90 days from the Planning Commission’s recommendation date to take action on the plan—April 13.
Town to Conduct New Community Survey The Town of Round Hill is working to create and send out a community survey it will use to better understand its residents’ interests in 2020. Town Administrator Melissa Hynes said the town strives to conduct community surveys every five years and that this year’s would be as similar to the 2014 survey as possible to see how the town has changed. She said it would be implemented next month. In the 2014 survey, 223 residents responded to questions related to living in town, the town’s character, the downtown area, economic development and public services and community projects. Nearly half of those respondents indi-
cated they supported the town supporting starter homes for young families, with 32 percent indicating their support for larger homes with four or more bedrooms and 29 percent supporting ranch-style homes. Only 13 percent indicated support for assisted living centers. With forty percent indicating they moved to the town to escape the hustle and bustle of eastern Loudoun or Fairfax County, 93 percent said the quality of life in Round Hill is good or better. Eighty percent said they would visit the downtown area more, but indicated there are too few places to visit. Trailing that question, 76 percent said they’d like to see a coffee shop in downtown, 73 percent favored a bakery, 70 percent liked a neighborhood deli and 65 percent like the idea of bringing in an ice cream parlor. The respondents also answered questions regarding the 12-acre Eastern Gateway property at the corner of East Loudoun Street and Evening Star Drive, which is zoned for commercial use. Respondents predominantly indicated they wanted to see local restaurants, a small grocery store and small food retail or a café built there. Many respondents noted they were opposed to the classic strip mall layout.
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Antennas continued from page 18 absorb 4 watts per kilogram of radio frequency radiation before harmful biological effects occur, or 272 watts for a person weighing 150 pounds. The commission states that while the maximum power radiated from a cell tower in any direction typically does not exceed 500 watts, that energy quickly dissipates as it moves farther away from the source. The FCC goes on to state that an adult absorbs radio frequency energy at a maximum rate when the frequency of the radiation is between 30 and 300 megahertz. But cellular wireless radio services, like the antennas found on the Lovettsville water tower, use frequencies in the range of 824-894 megahertz. Because of those data points, the FCC claims that it is “extremely unlikely” for a person to be exposed to radio frequency levels from cell antennas. Bearing both sides of the debate in mind, Town Manager Rob Ritter said the town staff would report on the feasibility of the radio frequency emission study to the Town Council at the Feb. 6 meeting. Fontaine said the council could vote on Verizon’s request at that point. n
ROUND HILL Town Plan Amendment Recommended to Council The Round Hill Planning Commission on Jan. 14 voted to recommend approvals of a comprehensive plan amendment that would plan for the extension of town water and sewer service to the Weona Villa Motel property, which sits outside the corporate limits. The amendment proposes the town to consider those utility extensions so the property can support development of community recreation centers or public services; workforce, senior or universal design housing that would provide support services for seniors, the infirmed or disabled; and nursing homes, residential care or assisted living centers. That would benefit Tree of Life Ministries, which in February 2019 proposed to build a 32 micro-cottage community on the Weona Villa property for low-income residents, specifically seniors. Since discussions on the plan amendment began in March 2019, the only major modification came when the Planning Commission decided to no longer include a consideration for utility extensions to two properties—a 20-acre property along Airmont Road where a developer pro-
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LOCO CULTURE Cabin Fever Film Fest Friday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville Details: franklinparkartscenter.org The Cabin Fever Film Fest returns with screenings of films, student productions and documentaries, all shot by Purcellville-area residents. Tickets are $8.
‘Self-Taught’ Movie Screening Sunday, Jan. 26, 2-4 p.m. Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road NW, Leesburg Details: library.loudoun.gov Leesburg’s Embark Center for Self-Directed Education sponsors a screening of the documentary by Jeremy Stuart that looks at self-directed education through the eyes of six extraordinary individuals.
‘The Lost History of Potomac Marble’
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Woodgrove High School drama teacher Addie Schafer recently returned from a trip to Antarctica as part of National Geographic’s Grosvenor Teacher Fellow program.
Back from the Bottom of the World Woodgrove’s Addie Schafer Shares Her Antarctic Adventure BY JAN MERCKER jmercker@loudounnow.com
Addie Schafer is on a mission to hit all seven continents before she turns 30. The Woodgrove High School drama teacher checked off a big one last month when she took a two-week trip to Antarctica through National Geographic’s Grosvenor Teacher Fellows program. Now Schafer is finding ways to share her experience with her students, colleagues and the community at large. The Grosvenor fellowship was launched by the National Geographic Society and the high-adventure tourism company Lindblad Expeditions to “help ensure that the next generation is armed with geographic knowledge and global awareness” by sending teachers to some of the coolest places on earth. The program sent 45 fellows to exotic destinations in 2019, giving them an opportunity to work with researchers and world-class journalists. “They tell you this is going to change
your life, naturally,” Schafer said. “You’re going to see things and experience things that you’ve never done before—the way that you’re embracing the world around you and the information you get from the naturalists and the researchers.” Schafer joined Woodgrove’s staff as a drama/English teacher and theater director last fall after three years as a thirdgrade teacher at Hillsboro Charter Academy. As an elementary school teacher, she earned her educator certification through National Geographic’s professional development program and applied for the fellowship program, which included two years of prep work and training, including working with National Geographic photographers and videographers to learn how to document the experience effectively. The program offers a list of exciting destinations, but for Schafer, Antarctica was at the top of the list. “Antarctica is extremely remote and hard to get to,” she said. “I thought it would be a unique experience to see something I would probably never get to see again—
really a once in a lifetime opportunity.” The program divides teachers into small groups of two or three and sends them out on a ship with researchers, photographers and Lindblad’s paying guests. Schafer was teamed up with another teaching fellow from a Chicago-area middle school. “There are so many moments where the other teacher and I were like, “Wow, we really are here. We’re in Antarctica. It hit us in different waves of actually being in this pristine place,” Schafer said. “You look around at 360 degrees of glaciers and beautiful scenery. That was just breathtaking.” Schafer’s 12-day trip, which took place over the school division’s winter break, was scheduled during Southern Hemisphere summer around the summer solstice Dec. 22, so participants experienced round-the-clock daylight. Schafer flew to Buenos Aires and then to Ushuaia in Argentina’s southernmost Tierra del Fuego SCHAFER continues on page 24
Sunday, Jan. 26, 2-4 p.m. Izaak Walton League, Loudoun County Chapter, 19237 Mountain Spring Lane, Leesburg Details: lcciwla.org Paul Kreingold, Conservation Director of the Loudoun County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, discusses the stone conglomerate known as Potomac marble, quarried in our region and used by architect Benjamin Latrobe in restoring the U.S. Capitol and other buildings after the War of 1812.
NIGHTLIFE
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Dragon Hops Comedy Night with Anna Phillips Friday, Jan. 24, 8-9 p.m. Dragon Hops Brewing, 130 E. Main St., Purcellville Details: dragonhopsbrewing.com Dragon Hops’ free comedy night stars Baltimore-based comedian and spelling bee champ Anna Phillips. Abby Mello and Beth Haydon open. For adults.
Live Music: Kurt Crandall and the Partial Truth Friday, Jan. 24, 8 p.m. Monk’s BBQ, 251 N. 21st St., Purcellville Details: monksq.com It’s an evening of cleverly crafted originals and lesser known gems from blues greats. No cover.
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Tailgate for Tourism Event Benefits Scholarship Fund
continued from page 22 Live Music: Justin Trawick and the Common Good Friday, Jan. 24, 8 p.m. B Chord Brewing, 34266 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill Details: bchordbrewing.com DC-based singer/songwriter and bandleader Justin Trawick is a Loudoun native, founder of The 9 Songwriter Series and host of The Circus Life Podcast. His band The Common Good is known for playing fast and loose Americana with a raw, emotional sound.
Five area restaurants are teaming up to help the Visit Loudoun Foundation raise money for student scholarships during the Tailgate for Tourism event planned Thursday, Jan. 30 at the National Conference Center. Since 2007, the foundation has given scholarships of more than $139,000 to graduating Loudoun County high school seniors pursuing careers in the hospitality business. This year, the foundation plans to award four $2,500 scholarships. The Tailgate for Tourism event, from 6 to 9 p.m., will feature tastings provided by The Black Olive Bar & Grill, National Conference Center, Ford’s Fish Shack, The Conche, City Tap, and Homewood Farm, which will partner with Solace Brewing Company for a special chili recipe. There also will be live and silent auctions, with items and events including an official Redskins football, An Afternoon with the Winemaker at Tarara Winery for 12, a Ford’s Fish Shack Tailgate for eight and a Goodstone Inn & Restaurant overnight stay with breakfast, among many more.
“The primary purpose of the Visit Loudoun Foundation is to help Loudoun County high school students attain their professional goals in the hospitality and tourism industry by providing four scholarships yearly to graduating seniors,” said Chairwoman Emily Miller. “The foundation is able to offer these scholarships because of fundraising efforts and the support received from our community.” Tickets for the event are $20 and may be purchased at the door. The admission fee includes six tasting tickets. Additional tasting tickets may be purchased for $5 each. The Visit Loudoun Foundation aims to support and broaden the health and prosperity of Loudon’s hospitality and tourism industry. The goal of the scholarship program is to have students return to Loudoun to strengthen the county’s industry. The application process for this year’s scholarships is open. For more information, go to visitloudoun.org/tourism-industry/ about-us/visit-loudoun-foundation/.
ChefScape R&B Night Courtesy of Shane Hines
Songs, Stories & Gas Money: Shane Hines Saturday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m., doors open, 8 p.m., listening room show begins The Barns At Hamilton Station, 16804 Hamilton Station Road, Hamilton Details: thebarnsathamiltonstation.com The listening room concert series continues with world-traveling singer/songwriter Shane Hines. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Live Music: Better Off Dead Saturday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m. Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com Better Off Dead lovingly reimagines the music of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead. Tickets are $15 in advance, $35 for VIP seats.
80s Dance Party with Berlin Calling Saturday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m. Crooked Run Brewing, 22455 Davis Drive, Sterling Details: crookedrunbrewing.com From Prince to Madonna, Blondie to Journey, Berlin Calling is the perfect cure for the winter blues.
Live Music: Brendan + Dakota with Fiddlin’ Dave and Morgan Morrison Saturday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m. B Chord Brewing, 34266 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill Details: bchordbrewing.com Expanding the horizons of trad, folk and old-time music, Brendan Hearn and Dakota Karper create a duo of blended harmonies on fiddle, cello and vocals, joined by local favorites Fiddlin’ Dave Van Deventer and Morgan Morrison.
Live Music: Josh Crews & Friends Saturday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m. Monk’s BBQ, 251 N. 21st St., Purcellville Details: monksq.com Bluegrass, newgrass and beyond from a DMV favorite. No cover.
third annual Luau and Pig Feast, which features a yummy pig roast and sides from Chef Justin Garrison and the release of the brewery’s pineapple IPA. Tickets are $26 and include a plate of food. Advance purchase is recommended.
Saturday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m. ChefScape, 1602 Village Market Blvd. # 115, Leesburg Details: chefscapekitchen.com ChefScape’s R&B night features great arrangements from Special Occasions Entertainment Group with tasty food and drinks available for sale. No cover.
Vino Bistro Wine Festival Saturday, Jan. 25, noon-4 p.m. Vino Bistro, 1605 Village Market Blvd. Suite 100, Leesburg Details: vinobistroonline.com Celebrate Vino Bistro’s anniversary by tasting 20 wines for $20. Passed appetizers will be served.
Live Music: Yoko Says No! Saturday, Jan. 25, 9 p.m. Spanky’s Shenanigans, 538 E. Market St., Leesburg Details: spankyspub.com Rock, country, blues, rap and lots of fun from Fairfax.
ON STAGE ‘Big, Bad Wolf Ace Detective’ Murder Mystery Saturday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26, 6 p.m. StageCoach Theatre Company, 20937 Ashburn Road, Suites 115 and 120, Ashburn Details: stagecoachtc.com Storyland has been turned upside down. Prince Charming finds himself not happily ever after. The three little pigs destroy their own homes and the Gingerbread Man has gone missing. But Big Bad Wolf Ace Detective can set things right with help from the audience. Tickets are $25.
Music with a Cause: Brian Ganz Sunday, Jan. 26, 4-7 p.m. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 711 W. Main St., Purcellville Details: standrew-pres.org Classical pianist Brian Ganz returns to Music with a Cause with a program entitled “Frederic Chopin and the Growth of Genius” demonstrating how Chopin’s early waltzes, mazurkas and polonaises contained the seeds of his genius. The concert benefits the Loudoun Free Clinic. Tickets are $20 at the door, free for youth 17 and under.
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Lucketts Bluegrass: High Fidelity with Shannon Bielski Saturday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m. Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg Details: luckettsbluegrass.org High Fidelity is a young band devoted to the great bluegrass music of the 1950s and 1960s. Shannon Bielski and Moonlight Drive open.
Saturday Morning Brass Project Sunday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 605 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: holytrinityleesburg.org This brass extravaganza made up of talented players, including professional and military musicians is led by Andrew Bluhm. Concert is free and open to the public.
LIBATIONS Dirt Farm Luau Pig Feast Saturday, Jan. 25, noon-4 p.m. Dirt Farm Brewing, 18701 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont Details: dirtfarmbrewing.com Beat the winter blues at Dirt Farm Brewing’s
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Live Music: Cowboy Mouth Saturday, Feb.1, 7 p.m. Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com New Orleans-based rockers Cowboy Mouth return to the Tally Ho for a pre-Mardi Gras show infused with rock, punk, blues and a swampy Southern vibe. Tickets are $25 in advance, $50 for VIP seats.
Danny Knicely’s Annual Winter Concert Saturday, Feb. 1, 8-10:30 p.m. Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville Details: dannyknicely.com Multi-instrumentalist Danny Knicely draws from a wide range of influences including the Appalachian folk music of his youth, jazz, funk, folk and various types of world music. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
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Local Filmmakers Hit the Big Screen More than a dozen films created by local producers will be featured Friday and Saturday during the Cabin Fever Film Festival at the Franklin Park Visual and Performing Arts Center. In its third year, the event is sponsored by Franklin Park and the Purcellville Arts Council. Regional filmmakers were invited to submit short and feature-length films and more. Thirteen were selected, all with ties to or created in Loudoun County. Friday night’s program, starting at 7 p.m., showcases several professional pieces: “One Nation Under a Groove;” “A Brush with History,” about the Torpedo Factory Arts Center in Alexandria; and “United We Stand,” a poetic documentary
A scene from “The Long Road Home,” an Emmy-winning documentary highlighting the efforts to preserve Loudoun’s unpaved road. It is one of 13 films to be featured during this year’s Cabin Film Festival.
about artist Charles McGee. The evening includes a question and answer session with the filmmakers followed by a reception in the lobby and presentation by Purcellville Mayor Kwasi Fraser. On Saturday the program kicks off at 10 a.m. The bill includes the Emmy-winning “The Long Road Home,” by Jay Korff and Doug Graham, which highlights efforts to
Schafer continued from page 22 region. For Schafer, the trip, which included several excursions on Lindblad’s small Zodiac watercraft, was packed with unforgettable experiences. She worked with researchers, photographers and videographers and encountered orcas, whales, seals and lots of penguins. Schafer and her fellow travelers celebrated Christmas with a polar plunge into 29-degree water. The following day, her expedition sighted the A-68 iceberg, one of the largest icebergs ever recorded, which broke away from the continent in 2017. Schafer was also part of the first group of humans to visit the Madder Cliffs, on Antarctica’s northeastern tip, known for a colony of Adelie penguins. Seeing Antarctica’s four penguin species up close was one of the highlights of the trip for Schafer, whose fascination with penguins developed during life science units with her third-grade classes. “The more I read about them, the more I craved seeing them in their colonies and how humanly they can act sometimes. … Because of the international [Antarctic] treaty, it’s basically an untouched scientific live museum.”
preserve Loudoun’s unpaved roads. The morning session also includes “The Lost Forest” by Andrew Ouellette and “Overreach from the Oval Office” by Lovettsville’s Thomas McKenna. Following a Q&A session with those filmmakers and a break, seven more films will be shown: “Emerick Film Club Movie Ideas” by Maddy Wade, «Josie’s Movie» by Thomas Youngs, “Rise – The Bradley Hintze Story” by H Shane Hintze, “Crunch – A Tragedy” by Maddy Wade, “Kindness Club” by The Wade Sisters , “Unexpected Delivery” by Penny Hauffe and Phil Erickson , and “Covalence (The African American Roots of Techno Music)” by Mike Ellison. Tickets for the Friday evening reception and film viewing are $8 per person or $35 per family. Tickets for Saturday are $5 per person. General admission tickets may be purchased at the door. For more information, go to franklinpartartscenter.org. n
Penguins have also become a big part of her commitment to bringing the trip home to her students. Schafer says her students are inspired by different parts of her experience, but pretty much everyone loves penguins. Schafer is conducting a skill-building workshop with her musical theater class at Woodgrove, where students are creating original works inspired by Antarctica through Schafer’s stories and images. The project involves research on geography, wildlife and climate change and will be the basis for a two-day performing arts showcase this spring. Schafer’s freshman English class has also used her presentation as the basis for a research unit. For Schafer, who was an elementary school teacher when she applied for the fellowship, bringing the material to her high school English and performing arts students has been unexpectedly fruitful. Schafer said she was initially concerned her new job might not mesh with National Geographic’s vision, but found that the organization welcomes globally minded teachers in any field and embraces teachers in the arts. “They said any subject can work, and that’s why we’re trying to get all educators to get certified and apply to this program,” Schafer said.
Schafer grew up in Ashburn and was part of one of the first graduating classes at Briar Woods High School, where she was heavily involved in the drama program. She considered a career onstage, but her connection with children led her to teaching. “I’ve always had a heart for kids, and I’ve always loved the way they think about the world. They have this open mind. … They’re very creative and my creative mind has been able to relate to that,” she said. Travel is another of her passions, and Schafer earned a grant to work as an English Teaching Assistant in Malaysia through the Fulbright program in 2015. But life brought her back to Loudoun. Schafer was hired to teach third grade at the Hillsboro Charter Academy, Loudoun’s second public charter school, in its opening year in 2016. “I wasn’t sure I would be coming back here but I’m really glad I did,” she said. But secondary education has always held her interest, and when the Woodgrove drama department position opened up, Schafer followed her desire to specialize in a field she’s passionate about. “[Theater] started a fire in me as a high schooler and a young person, and I want-
Justin Trawick and The Common Good Friday, Jan. 24, 8 p.m. B Chord Brewing bchordbrewing.com
Shane Hines Songs, Stories & Gas Money Concert Series Saturday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m. The Barns at Hamilton Station thebarnsathamilton station.com
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ed to do the same for kids in Loudoun.” Schafer, who turns 29 later this month, now only has Australia/Oceania and Africa left on her list. “I think travel will continue to inform my teaching,” she said. “There are always stories to tell in different parts of the world and until you go there, how can you accurately portray something you don’t know? The more I travel, the more I can try to tell these stories from different perspectives and different places.” Schafer is planning to return to the Hillsboro Charter Academy this semester to do a presentation and work with students in line with their life sciences curriculum and is also working on a TEDlike talk for the Loudoun community. She’s also working to turn her Antarctica-inspired musical theater showcase into an annual Theater for a Cause event. This year’s production is scheduled for May 1 and 2 at Woodgrove. “I think theater can be a powerful storytelling tool. We’ll take issues or important topics in the community or in the world and create an artistic piece and share this with our community,” she said. “It may be easier to broach topics that are harder to have in conversation and bring awareness to certain things.” n
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Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING The LOUDOUN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS will hold a public hearing in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, at 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, February 12, 2020, in order to consider: PROPOSED ABANDONMENT OF A SECTION OF OLD RYAN ROAD, AND CONVEYANCE OF ABANDONED RIGHT-OF-WAY Pursuant to Virginia Code §33.2-915, the Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that it intends to consider the proposed abandonment of a section of Old Ryan Road (the “Subject Section”). The Subject Section is not within the Secondary State Highway System, is currently not improved, and consists of approximately 1,277 square feet (0.0293 acre) of dedicated right-of-way. The Subject Section is located within the northeastern quadrant of the intersection of Ryan Road (Route 772), Zulla Manor Place (Route 2510), and Willington Square (Route 3632), and approximately 0.18 mile west of the intersection of Ryan Road and Loudoun County Parkway Route 607), in the Dulles Election District. Pursuant to Virginia Code §33.2-924, the Board of Supervisors also shall consider the proposed conveyance of the abandoned right-of-way to an adjacent landowner for consideration and/or in exchange for other lands that may be necessary for the uses of Loudoun County. Copies of the plats, and any associated documents, describing the proposed abandonment and conveyance are available for review and may be examined at the Office of the County Administrator, County Government Center, 5th Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or call (703) 777-0200. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).
REVIEW AND RENEWAL, MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF THE NEW AIRMONT AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT The current period of the New Airmont Agricultural and Forestal District will expire on June 1, 2020. The District has a 4-year period and a subdivision minimum lot size of 20 acres. Pursuant to Chapter 1226 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, the Board of Supervisors has directed staff, the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC), and the Planning Commission to conduct a review in order to determine whether to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Parcels currently enrolled in the District are located within an area generally south of Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) and East of Loudoun Street (Route 7), west of Silcott Springs Road (Route 690), east of Yellow School House Road (Route 831), and north of Snickersville Turnpike (Route 734), in the Blue Ridge Election District. During this review, land less than 5 acres, or 20 acres or greater, in size that is currently enrolled in the District will be automatically renewed. However, any parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres will be ineligible for renewal and inclusion within the District unless the owner submits an application on forms provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning and one or more of the following criteria is met: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Management Plan that specifically states that the property owner(s) are accumulating the required five-year production records in order to qualify for agricultural, to include horticulture, land use tax deferral. Animal Husbandry including Equine uses (commercial or non-commercial) with a Management Plan that relates the pasture carrying capacity to limit the number of animals allowed. Forests and woodlands with a management plan that specifies the actions required to maintain and enhance the stands. Wetlands, flood plains, streams and/or rivers that have Management Plans that set forth the terms for their maintenance and enhancement.
During this review, land within the District may be withdrawn, in whole or in part, at the owner’s discretion by filing a written notice with the Board of Supervisors at any time before the Board acts to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Landowners of the following parcels, currently enrolled in the New Airmont Agricultural and Forestal District, were notified by certified mail of the District’s review.
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8.32
525457516000
/44//17/////5/
24.67
*586367794000
/43///6/////7/
14.79
556106861000
/44//17/////2/
33.71
*586373283000
/43///6/////6/
10.45
556207657000
/44//17/////1/
24.45
*586376853000
/43///6/////5/
11.11
556300868000
/35////////87/
23.85
*586383228000
/43///6/////4/
16.67
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
PIN
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
557306646000
/44//17/////6/
39.77
*586392654000
/43///6/////2/
11.91
557477025000
/43////////59/
72.52
*586469849000
/43///6/////8/
10.29
558157565000
/43///9/////1/
14.24
*586493517000
/43///6/////1/
13.09
558265503000
/43////////55A
5.66
611103799000
/42//49/////3/
23.48
585105180000
/43////////65/
128.50
611193378000
/42//49/////1/
20.00
585298433000
/43/////////2/
4.34
612394260000
/42////////74A
40.00
*586291994000
/43///6/////3/
12.90
612494815000
/42//49/////2/
20.06
* Indicates a parcel whose owner is withdrawing it from the District. The ADAC held a public meeting on October 24, 2019, to review and make recommendations concerning whether to continue, modify, or terminate the New Airmont Agricultural and Forestal District, and to review renewal applications and requests for withdrawal of land from the District. The report and recommendations of the ADAC was considered by the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, at its public hearing on December 17, 2019. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at its public hearing. In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the application(s) will be on file and open to public inspection at the Office of the County Administrator, 5th Floor, and Department of Planning and Zoning, 3rd Floor, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am until 4:30 pm or call (703) 777-0246.Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).
REVIEW AND RENEWAL, MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF THE NEW BLUEMONT AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT The current period of the New Bluemont Agricultural and Forestal District will expire on June 1, 2020. The District has a 4-year period and a subdivision minimum lot size of 20 acres. Pursuant to Chapter 1226 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, the Board of Supervisors has directed staff, the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC), and the Planning Commission to conduct a review in order to determine whether to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Parcels currently enrolled in the District are located within an area generally south of Sunny Ridge Road (Route 761) and Mountain Orchard Lane, west of Woodgrove Road (Route 719) and Yellow Schoolhouse Road (Route 831), east of the boundary with Clarke County, and north of Forest Hill Lane and Ridgeside Road (Route 765), in the Blue Ridge Election District. During this review, land less than 5 acres, or 20 acres or greater, in size that is currently enrolled in the District will be automatically renewed. However, any parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres will be ineligible for renewal and inclusion within the District unless the owner submits an application on forms provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning and one or more of the following criteria is met: 1. 2. 3. 4.
PIN
PIN
Management Plan that specifically states that the property owner(s) are accumulating the required 5-year production records in order to qualify for agricultural, to include horticulture, land use tax deferral. Animal Husbandry including Equine uses (commercial or non-commercial) with a Management Plan that relates the pasture carrying capacity to limit the number of animals allowed. Forests and woodlands with a management plan that specifies the actions required to maintain and enhance the stands. Wetlands, flood plains, streams and/or rivers that have Management Plans that set forth the terms for their maintenance and enhancement.
During this review, land within the District may be withdrawn, in whole or in part, at the owner’s discretion by filing a written notice with the Board of Supervisors at any time before the Board acts to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Landowners of the following parcels, currently enrolled in the New Bluemont Agricultural and Forestal District, were notified by certified mail of the District’s review.
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Legal Notices Parcel Listings:
an application on forms provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning and one or more of the following criteria is met:
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
PIN
607106961000
/33///6/////1/
29.37
632253045000
/42//23/////1B
6.16
607193278000
/33///6/////3/
29.11
632278113000
/42//23////13B
36.87
PIN
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
607201841000
/33///6/////2/
25.42
632285185000
/42//23////13C
28.66
608307527000
/34////////11D
10
633353536000
/42////////30/
97.87
608383648000
/33///1////10/
10
633363172001
/42////////30A
6.14
608475871000
/33///1////13/
28.22
633363172002
/42////////30B
0.66
608490473000
/33///6/////4/
28.26
633390709000
/42////////50/
20.66
609159822000
/33//23/////1/
20.27
633457642000
/42////////30C
50
609263592000
/33//23/////2/
20.27
633459668000
/42////////30E
3.25
609271684000
/33////////33/
40
633461968000
/42////////30F
1.7
609360289000
/33//23/////3/
24.55
633464499000
/42////////30G
3.46
610254022000
/42/////////1/
16
633466646000
/42////////30H
16.83
610353696000
/33///9////WL/
36.38
633467626000
/42////////30D
2.7
610359402000
/33////////30/
39.23
633485762000
/42//25/////3/
38.99
1. 2. 3. 4.
Management Plan that specifically states that the property owner(s) are accumulating the required 5-year production records in order to qualify for agricultural, to include horticulture, land use tax deferral. Animal Husbandry including Equine uses (commercial or non-commercial) with a Management Plan that relates the pasture carrying capacity to limit the number of animals allowed. Forests and woodlands with a management plan that specifies the actions required to maintain and enhance the stands. Wetlands, flood plains, streams and/or rivers that have Management Plans that set forth the terms for their maintenance and enhancement.
During this review, land within the District may be withdrawn, in whole or in part, at the owner’s discretion by filing a written notice with the Board of Supervisors at any time before the Board acts to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Landowners of the following parcels, currently enrolled in the New Catoctin North Agricultural and Forestal District, were notified by certified mail of the District’s review.
Parcel Listings: PIN
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
PIN
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
610397684000
/33//11/////1/
6.88
647201688000
/33////////24A
24.54
214356019000
//5/////////1/
465
294201988000
/10////////68I
3
611359973000
/42//23////12C
10.61
649282628000
/41////////79A
4.14
216039231000
/11///3/////B/
21.57
294204114000
/10////////67G
4.91
629198595000
/33///2/////4/
20.21
649289645000
/41////////79B
12.26
254178586000
//4///8////15A
9.09
294271522000
/10//21/////2/
3.16
629274326000
/33/A/1////10/
9.98
649301508000
/41////////79/
7.03
254182213000
//4///6////13B
8.67
294294872000
/10////////67B
26.93
629302015000
/33///2/////5/
24
649389363000
/41////////79C
5.16
254285435000
//4///8////15C
19.21
294300245000
/10////////68G
10
629498704000
/33////////15A
42.07
649405211000
/42////////30I
12.03
254377757000
//4////////15/
29.01
294368406000
/10/////////5/
2.97
630396056000
/33//23/////4/
146.88
649492802000
/41////////42/
5.5
254384867000
//4////////14/
19.12
294378024000
/10////////68/
52.84
631179153000
/42//23////14A
7.25
650203019000
/42////////58C
24.42
255270117000
/10//43/////1/
7.08
294398719000
/10////////68H
10
631205448000
/33//24/////2/
56.9
650252860000
/41////////71/
30
255365007000
/10////////65B
6
294488337000
//4/////////6B
15.08
631295042000
/42/////////2A
5.43
650353066000
/41////////69/
22.25
255467350000
//4/////////9A
13.74
295494877000
/10////////67E
18
631298186000
/33//24/////1/
37.4
650359812000
/41////////70/
20.65
255472537000
//4////////11B
12.06
*255271166000
/10//43/////2/
7.08
631382491000
/33////////25/
286.1
663102948000
/41////////74/
99.04
294188030000
/10////////67C
10.1
632153482000
/42////////19/
11.48
663404127000
/41////////68/
32
632191676000
/42//25/////4/
23.8
663405577000
/41////////67/
20
*Indicates a parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres whose owner did not properly apply for renewal.
The ADAC held a public meeting on October 24, 2019, to review and make recommendations concerning whether to continue, modify, or terminate the New Bluemont Agricultural and Forestal District, and to review renewal applications and requests for withdrawal of land from the District. The report and recommendations of the ADAC was considered by the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, at its public hearing on December 17, 2019. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at its public hearing.
The ADAC held a public meeting on October 24, 2019, to review and make recommendations concerning whether to continue, modify, or terminate the New Catoctin North Agricultural and Forestal District, and to review renewal applications and requests for withdrawal of land from the District. The report and recommendations of the ADAC was considered by the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, at its public hearing on December 17, 2019. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at its public hearing.
In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the application(s) will be on file and open to public inspection at the Office of the County Administrator, 5th Floor, and Department of Planning and Zoning, 3rd Floor, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am until 4:30 pm or call (703) 777-0246. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).
In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the application(s) will be on file and open to public inspection at the Office of the County Administrator, 5th Floor, and Department of Planning and Zoning, 3rd Floor, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am until 4:30 pm or call (703) 777-0246. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).
REVIEW AND RENEWAL, MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF THE NEW CATOCTIN NORTH AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT
REVIEW AND RENEWAL, MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF THE NEW CATOCTIN SOUTH AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT
The current period of the New Catoctin North Agricultural and Forestal District will expire on June 1, 2020. The District has a 4-year period and a subdivision minimum lot size of 20 acres. Pursuant to Chapter 1226 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, the Board of Supervisors has directed staff, the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC), and the Planning Commission to conduct a review in order to determine whether to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Parcels currently enrolled in the District are located within an area generally on the north and south sides, and north of Lovettsville Road (Route 672), on the east side of Quarter Branch Road (Route 663), and on the southwest side and southwestward of the Potomac River, in the Catoctin Election District.
The current period of the New Catoctin South Agricultural and Forestal District will expire on June 1, 2020. The District has a 4-year period and a subdivision minimum lot size of 20 acres. Pursuant to Chapter 1226 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, the Board of Supervisors has directed staff, the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC), and the Planning Commission to conduct a review in order to determine whether to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Parcels currently enrolled in the District are located within an area generally south of Lovettsville Road (Route 672), east of Berlin Turnpike (Route 287), Mountain Road (Route 690), and Charles Town Pike (Route 9), west of James Monroe Highway (Route 15), and north of Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7), in the Catoctin Election District.
During this review, land less than 5 acres, or 20 acres or greater, in size that is currently enrolled in the District will be automatically renewed. However, any parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres will be ineligible for renewal and inclusion within the District unless the owner submits
During this review, land less than 5 acres, or 20 acres or greater, in size that is currently enrolled in the District will be automatically renewed. However, any parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres will be ineligible for renewal and inclusion within the District unless the owner submits
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Management Plan that specifically states that the property owner(s) are accumulating the required 5-year production records in order to qualify for agricultural, to include horticulture, land use tax deferral. Animal Husbandry including Equine uses (commercial or non-commercial) with a Management Plan that relates the pasture carrying capacity to limit the number of animals allowed. Forests and woodlands with a management plan that specifies the actions required to maintain and enhance the stands. Wetlands, flood plains, streams and/or rivers that have Management Plans that set forth the terms for their maintenance and enhancement.
PIN
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
PIN
221173382000 221186655000
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
/19////////70/
40
337377089000
/17////////48/
11.25
/19////////61/
32.35
337452650000
/17///5////12/
21.87
221203596000
/19////////41D
11.19
338153696000
/17//13/////5/
10.25
221286195000
/19////////58/
51.6
338169331000
/17//13/////1/
10.17
221288921000
/19////////60/
24
339362453000
/17////////36/
15.51
222106681000
/29////////54/
1.82
341103295000
/28//29/////1/
144
222153557000
/19//11////20/
27.17
342190713000
/27//13/////2/
9.21
222160179000
/19//11////21/
30.39
342290786000
/28///3/////3/
10
222166198000
/19//11////22/
21.48
343159953000
/37///6/////1/
30.96
222360843000
/19//11////24/
22.68
343168839000
/37///////100/
2.56
222453154000
/19//11////15A
22.83
343172370000
/37///4/////7/
10.19
222464356000
/19//11////14/
32.3
343264262000
/27///9/////1/
10.05
223162434000
/29///1/////2/
28.07
343267784000
/27///9/////2/
10.01
Acres Enrolled
223176820000
/29///9/////5/
9.53
343282600000
/37///4/////2/
11
223176961000
/29///9/////6/
2.73
343375854000
/27//27///4A1/
10
During this review, land within the District may be withdrawn, in whole or in part, at the owner’s discretion by filing a written notice with the Board of Supervisors at any time before the Board acts to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Landowners of the following parcels, currently enrolled in the New Catoctin South Agricultural and Forestal District, were notified by certified mail of the District’s review.
Parcel Listings: PIN
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
PIN
Tax Map Number
175168963000
/11///////136C
21.84
297375127000
/10///4/////3/
10
223179141000
/29///9/////4/
1.87
343405838000
/28///5////12/
10.62
176185191000
/20///7/////4/
10
298358503000
/18/////////4/
8.08
223181061000
/29///9/////C/
1.41
344200266000
/38///7/////6/
12.45
176262763000
/19///1/////9/
10
298382577000
/18///1/////5/
10.06
22318283 5000
/29///9/////3/
2.24
344303992000
/38//29/////F/
39.98
176281282000
/19///1////14/
10
299263293000
/18///4/////3/
10
223187241000
/29///9/////A/
12.71
344467875000
/37//12/////1/
11.1 10
176450505000
/19//18/////1/
10
300173563000
/18////////43/
129
223278312000
/29///9/////B/
19.92
373102350000
/17//29/////3/
176456303000
/19///////133/
29.89
300259134000
/18///7/////4/
25.5
224453600000
/29////////33/
6
373208381000
/17//38/////2/
6
176467590000
/19///////136B
16.65
300379219000
/18////////20A
45.37
224462478000
/29///1/////3/
34.07
373256641000
/17////////13D
10.66
176471125000
/19///1/////4/
10
300403839000
/18////////18D
20
225154365000
/29//10////38/
57.24
373282075000
/17////////52/
24.25
176476614000
/19///1/////5/
10
300460411000
/18////////29/
237.74
225166450000
/29//10////39/
65.14
373484118000
/17//31/////1/
47.43
177039285000
/19///5/////7E
25.1
300481654000
/18////////20/
55.62
228351089000
/39////////20/
15
374302576000
/17////////32/
50.86
177268595000
/19///////112/
33.76
302106514000
/28////////38C
12
258160342000
/10///1/////5/
10
374498889000
/17//29/////5/
10
177284132000
/19///5/////2/
30.71
302460037000
/28///1/////1/
11
258170425000
/10///1/////3/
13.71
375284534000
/17//48////27/
2.39
177288562000
/19///5/////4A
15.01
303265697000
/28/A/2/////6/
1.9
258180755000
/10////////35/
4.78
375377792000
/17//48////12/
21.33
177361918000
/19///////114/
32.54
303272253000
/28////////30B
18.79
258196538000
/11////////89/
17.97
378302855000
/27/B/1/////9/
6.65
177377111000
/19///5/////1/
15
303285546000
/28//25/////A/
2.27
259202792000
/19///3/////1/
13.76
378497170000
/27/B/1/////1/
5.57
177381260000
/19///5/////3/
24.89
303363605000
/28/A/2/////7/
1.52
259289160000
/18//18/////B/
32.9
409108065000
/16//19////12/
15.89
177485973000
/19///5/////7D
10
303406724000
/28///8/////5/
10.45
259304193000
/19/////////6A
60.9
409182398000
/16//19/////2/
10
180188905000
/30/A/2/////6A
15.75
304179374000
/28//16/////A/
14.56
259369406000
/18//18/////A/
37.18
409187038000
/16//19/////5/
10
181485474000
/30/A/2/////6B
6
304185133000
/28//16/////B/
14.63
259376970000
/18//18/////D/
37.56
409192094000
/16//19/////7/
10
218263250000
/11///////108/
12.02
304283694000
/28////////23/
223.05
259489678000
/18//18/////C/
34.78
409199930000
/16//19/////9/
10.46
218269487000
/11///////108B
0.52
304452424000
/28////////10/
25.55
259497349000
/19/////////7A
20.2
409199988000
/16//19////10/
10.81
218272397000
/11///////109/
6.52
304455972000
/28////////10A
20.02
260254610000
/18////////18/
23
409207552000
/16//19////13/
10.34
218276682000
/11///////112A
0.35
304473640000
/28////////25A
42.07
261186132000
/19//11/////2/
10.07
409291949000
/16//19/////8/
10
218475801000
/11////////57/
28.47
304484651000
/28////////25/
29.24
261186784000
/19//11/////1/
11.74
409299950000
/16//19////11/
10.49
219166841000
/19///3/////3/
34.9
305252513000
/38//29/////C/
24.31
261306905000
/19//22////A1/
243.06
409392112000
/17//23////10/
10
219167588000
/19//20/////1/
40
305272495000
/28////////14A
3.12
262303755000
/19//11////16A
48.46
409392464000
/17//23/////9/
10.01
219251765000
/19///3/////1A
2.8
305281781000
/28////////15/
53.22
262486367000
/19//11/////3A
20.12
409399170000
/17//23////12/
10.01
219257612000
/19///3/////3A
2.9
305302176000
/38////////86/
13.88
262495364000
/19//11/////9A
14.97
*337151672000
/17//29////15/
12.36
219260152000
/19///3/////2/
19.4
305383098000
/28//27/////3/
31.23
264185754000
/29//13/////4/
7.31
*337156465000
/17//29////16/
10.55
219274216000
/19////////13/
29.77
305392280000
/28//27/////2/
38.09
264252551000
/28///7/////5/
5.97
*337161129000
/17//29////19/
10.63
219289575000
/19//13/////1/
5.53
305408918000
/28//21////14/
22.84
264281124000
/28////////41/
31.16
*337163993000
/17//29////17/
10.19
219357575000
/19////////11A
7.8
306400213000
/38////////79A
14.59
264452988000
/28///8/////6/
10.64
*337167331000
/17//29////20/
10
219382703000
/19////////15B
7.02
306404122000
/38////////77C
7.07
265102944000
/29//10////37/
55
*337172996000
/17//29////18/
10.14
220194655000
9//21////10E
11.75
306497263000
/38////////77/
20.34
265457981000
/28///7////13/
6.45
*337173933000
/17//29////21/
10
220362094000
/19///3/////4/
30.21
307277853000
/38//34//69A2/
6.19
265470829000
/29///4/////2/
10
*337179064000
/17////////43/
8.75
220379513000
/19///4/////9/
11.29
307280983000
/38////////69A
5.79
221163840000
/19//11////13/
25.67
337352828000
/17///5////10/
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PIN
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
PIN
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
265474762000
/29///4/////3/
7.7
*338351873000
/17//29////11/
10
265483196000
/29//13/////2/
6.39
*338358964000
/17//29////12/
10
266106578000
/29//10////52/
45.5
*338365855000
/17//29////13/
10
267108108000
/39/////////3A
20
*338372846000
/17//29////14/
10
267273099000
/38////////81A
24.88
*338451091000
/17//29/////7/
10
267304050000
/29//10////54/
28.58
*338451927000
/17//29////10/
10
268303324000
/39////////21B
13.64
*338458484000
/17//29////22/
10
268392289000
/38////////82B
10
*338458925000
/17//29////23/
10
269100599000
/39////////24A
7.32
*338466243000
/17//29////24/
21.79
269173982000
/38//23/////8F
0.36
*338472502000
/17//29////26/
10
269195231000
/38//19/////5/
6.69
*338474671000
/17//29////25/
10
269273011000
/38//23/////1F
5.33
**268490956000
/38////////82C
10
2.
269276365000
/38//23/////3F
9.91
**302359580000
/28///1/////1A
11.34
3.
269361546000
/38//27///C1G/
2.92
**304191950000
/28//16/////C/
14.45
269369502000
/38//23/////2F
13.13
**306403355000
/38////////77B
8.16
270492526000
/47////////37/
20.66
**343351601000
/37///6/////4A
10
270493191000
/38//19/////4/
7.82
**343355628000
/27///9/////3/
10.01
270494244000
/38//19/////3/
6.35
**344379499000
/37//27/////1/
17.4
297206093000
/10////////32/
139.6
**409282043000
/16//19/////1/
10.01
297272207000
/10//28/////1/
10
*Indicates a parcel whose owner is withdrawing it from the District. ** Indicates a parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres whose owner did not properly apply for renewal. The ADAC held a public meeting on October 24, 2019, to review and make recommendations concerning whether to continue, modify, or terminate the New Catoctin South Agricultural and Forestal District, and to review renewal applications and requests for withdrawal of land from the District. The report and recommendations of the ADAC was considered by the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, at its public hearing on December 17, 2019. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at its public hearing.
During this review, land less than 5 acres, or 20 acres or greater, in size that is currently enrolled in the District will be automatically renewed. However, any parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres will be ineligible for renewal and inclusion within the District unless the owner submits an application on forms provided by the Department of Planning and Zoning and one or more of the following criteria is met: 1.
4.
Management Plan that specifically states that the property owner(s) are accumulating the required 5-year production records in order to qualify for agricultural, to include horticulture, land use tax deferral. Animal Husbandry including Equine uses (commercial or non-commercial) with a Management Plan that relates the pasture carrying capacity to limit the number of animals allowed. Forests and woodlands with a management plan that specifies the actions required to maintain and enhance the stands. Wetlands, flood plains, streams and/or rivers that have Management Plans that set forth the terms for their maintenance and enhancement.
During this review, land within the District may be withdrawn, in whole or in part, at the owner’s discretion by filing a written notice with the Board of Supervisors at any time before the Board acts to continue, modify, or terminate the District. Landowners of the following parcels, currently enrolled in the New Ebenezer Agricultural and Forestal District, were notified by certified mail of the District’s review.
Parcel Listings: PIN
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
PIN
Tax Map Number
Acres Enrolled
590152895000
/55///6///9A1/
25.21
636267991000
/54//12///2A1/
10.92
590253187000
/55///6///7A1/
31.8
636389503000
/54/////////5/
180.71
591165432000
/55//16/////5A
11.55
637108064000
/54////////48/
76.7
592162635000
/55////////15D
75.06
638253068000
/54////////23A
0.21
614154025000
/54///8////15/
20
638262153000
/54////////25/
102.82
In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the application(s) will be on file and open to public inspection at the Office of the County Administrator, 5th Floor, and Department of Planning and Zoning, 3rd Floor, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am until 4:30 pm or call (703) 777-0246. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).
614452644000
/42//13/////2/
6.17
638275395000
/54////////26/
81.74 123.5
REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF LAND BELONGING TO THE JUDITH A. DENMAN IRREVOCABLE BYPASS SUBTRUST “B” FROM THE NEW HILLSBORO AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT Pursuant to Virginia Code §15.2-4314 and the New Hillsboro Agricultural and Forestal District Ordinance, the Judith A. Denman Irrevocable Bypass Subtrust “B”, Donald E. Denman, Trustee, of 36838 Heskett Lane, Hillsboro, Virginia, has submitted an application to withdraw a 58.55-acre parcel from the New Hillsboro Agricultural and Forestal District. The subject property is located north of, and on the north side of, Heskett Lane (Route 750) and east of Harpers Ferry Road (Route 671), in the Blue Ridge Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN 515-29-1373. The New Hillsboro Agricultural and Forestal District currently has a 10-year period that will expire on April 10, 2022, and is subject to a subdivision minimum lot size of 20 acres. In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the application(s) will be on file and open to public inspection at the Office of the County Administrator, 5th Floor, and Department of Planning and Zoning, 3rd Floor, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am until 4:30 pm or call (703) 777-0246. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).
REVIEW AND RENEWAL, MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF THE NEW EBENEZER AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT The current period of the New Ebenezer Agricultural and Forestal District will expire on June 1, 2020. The
614456107000
/42//13/////1/
6.05
638402327000
/54////////47/
614484938000
/42////////98A
42.52
638478743000
/54////////29/
2.45
615257848000
/54////////56A
10
651103256000
/53///8/////1B
19.38
615464519000
/54//16/////2/
104.5
652181215000
/53////////43A
97.65
616153983000
/54////////47A
50.41
652195532000
/53///4////26/
10.04
616491612000
/54////////52/
27.54
652205980000
/53///4////17/
10
617383014000
/54////////40/
8.63
652298099000
/53///4////21/
11.98
617387180000
/54////////41/
33.15
652458408000
/53///3/////5/
16.28
617472127000
/54////////44/
48.82
652496154000
/53///1/////3/
11.02
634189165000
/42///9/////2/
10.09
653268553000
/53////////30C
20.17
634193114000
/42///9/////3/
10
653279646000
/53////////30D
32.5
635305365000
/42///9/////6B
4.14
653476819000
/53///4/////9/
41.52
635373570000
/42///9////16/
10
653493820000
/53///5/////1/
20.06
635405402000
/42///9/////6C
6.51
654107163000
/54////////24/
66.88
635480318000
/42///9////13/
10.05
655399257000
/70///5/////2/
120.83
635497264000
/42///9/////4/
10.31
*652300948000
/53///4////19/
9.71
*Indicates a parcel containing at least 5 acres but less than 20 acres whose owner did not properly apply for renewal. The ADAC held a public meeting on October 24, 2019, to review and make recommendations concerning whether to continue, modify, or terminate the New Ebenezer Agricultural and Forestal District, and to review renewal applications and requests for withdrawal of land from the District. The report and recommendations of the ADAC was considered by the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, at its public hearing on December 17, 2019. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Planning Commission, along with any proposed modifications, will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at its public hearing.
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PIN
Property Address
114-19-4181
19891 Naple Lakes Terr., Ashburn VA
114-39-3106
43409 Ballantine Pl, Ashburn VA
191-30-3253
894 Rhonda Pl SE, Leesburg VA
191-40-6654
836 Hawks Run Ct SE, Leesburg VA
237-39-5293
41453 Hogeland Mill Rd, Leesburg VA
112-16-8485
19120 Chartered Creek Pl, Leesburg VA
112-16-8776
19124 Chartered Creek Pl, Leesburg VA
193-46-2814
41087 Cochran Mill Rd, Leesburg VA
Pursuant to Virginia Code §15.2-4314 and the New Hillsboro Agricultural and Forestal District Ordinance, Harry H. Michelitch, of Hamilton, Virginia, has submitted an application to withdraw a 5.57-acre parcel from the New Hillsboro Agricultural and Forestal District. The subject property is located northwest of, and on the northwest side of, Hampton Road (Route 738) and north of Piggott Bottom Road (Route 711), in the Catoctin Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 416-47-3504. The New Hillsboro Agricultural and Forestal District currently has a 10-year period that will expire on April 10, 2022, and is subject to a subdivision minimum lot size of 20 acres.
193-36-3375
N/A
In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia, the application(s) will be on file and open to public inspection at the Office of the County Administrator, 5th Floor, and Department of Planning and Zoning, 3rd Floor, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am until 4:30 pm or call (703) 777-0246. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).
REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF LAND BELONGING TO HARRY H. MICHELITCH AND ARLEEN V. MICHELITCH FROM THE NEW HILLSBORO AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT
SPEX-2019-0020 WAWA CHANTILLY (Special Exception)
Martin-Chantilly LLC., of Gastonia, North Carolina, has submitted an application for a Special Exception to permit an Automobile Service Station use in the PD-GI (Planned Development – General Industry) zoning district. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed use is listed as a Special Exception use under Section 4-604. The subject property is located within the QN (Quarry Notification) Overlay District and located within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, between the Ldn 60-65, and outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contours. The subject property is approximately 6.56 acres in size and is located on the north side of John Mosby Highway (Route 50), east of Loudoun County Parkway (Route 606) and west of Vance Road (Route 621), at 43054 John Mosby Highway, Chantilly, Virginia, in the Dulles Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 127-35-6282. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Industrial/Mineral Extraction Place Type)), which designate this area for Industrial and supportive Retail uses at a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of up to 0.6.
153-28-4438
N/A
153-28-3852
42740 Tunstall Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-4053
42742 Tunstall Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-4253
42744 Tunstall Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-4453
42746 Tunstall Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-4553
42748 Tunstall Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-4753
42750 Tunstall Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-5054
42752 Tunstall Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-4262
42741 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-4462
42743 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-4662
42745 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-4963
42747 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA
153-38-5877
42754 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA
153-38-6177
42756 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA
153-38-6377
42758 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA
153-38-6577
42760 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA
153-38-6878
42762 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA
153-38-7078
42764 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA
153-38-7378
42766 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA
153-38-7679
42770 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA
153-38-7979
42772 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA
192-16-3634
20028 Sycolin Rd, Leesburg VA
192-16-6682
N/A
ZMAP-2019-0018 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP REGARDING EXPANSION AND REDUCTION OF THE QUARRY NOTIFICATION OVERLAY DISTRICT FOR LUCK STONE LEESBURG QUARRY (Zoning Map Amendment)
153-39-2701
42827 Churchhill Downs Dr., Ash., VA
153-28-6154
20580 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-6154
20582 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-6154
20584 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA
Pursuant to Sections 15.2-2204 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, Section 6-1200 of the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance and a Resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors on October 17, 2019, the Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice of a proposed amendment to the Zoning Map for the purpose of amending the boundaries of the QN (Quarry Notification) Overlay District. The QN amendment is proposed in conjunction with proposed amendments to the Luck Stone Leesburg Quarry as proposed by ZMAP-2019-0003 & SPEX-2019-0003, Luck/Hayden/Loudoun Water Property, and ZCPA-2019-0001, ZCPA-2019-0012 & SPEX-2019-0004, Luck Stone West Quarry. Proposed amendments to the Luck Stone Leesburg Quarry would expand the existing boundaries of the QN in certain areas to encompass additional properties and additional portions of properties that would be located within 3,000 feet of the expanded quarry area, and reduce the existing boundaries of the QN in other areas to remove properties or portions of properties that are no longer within 3,000 feet of property approved for quarry uses. The area proposed to be mapped and zoned as QN is generally located south of the W&OD Trail, east and north of Sycolin Road (Route 625), and west of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659), in the Catoctin Election District, and includes lots and parcels located within the Goose Creek Village subdivision. Properties that are located within, or partially within, the area proposed to be mapped and zoned as QN are more particularly described as follows:
153-28-6154
20586 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-6154
20588 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-6154
20590 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-6154
20592 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-6154
20594 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-6154
20596 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-6154
20598 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-6154
20600 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-6154
20602 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-6154
20604 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-6154
20606 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-6154
20608 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA
Property Address
153-28-6154
20610 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA
20380 Farmgate Terrace, Ashburn VA
153-28-6154
20612 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA
193-36-4150
N/A
153-28-6154
20614 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA
193-26-9072
20254 Sycolin Rd, Leesburg VA
193-26-9027
20280 Sycolin Rd Leesburg VA
PIN 115-17-0716
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Property Address
153-28-6154
20616 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-6154
20618 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA
Properties that are proposed to be removed from the QN overlay district are described as follows:
2) 3) 4) 5)
PIN
Property Address
154-45-5373
20776 Sycolin Rd Ashburn VA
153-16-3488
20810 Sycolin Rd Ashburn VA
153-27-8675
20685 Sycolin Rd Ashburn VA
153-27-8478
20683 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-8380
20681 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-8282
20679 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-8184
20677 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-7986
20675 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-7888
20673 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-7691
20671 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-7593
20667 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-1473
N/A
153-27-7396
20665 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-7298
20663 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-0197
42702 Redpath Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-0397
42704 Redpath Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-7100
20661 Redpath Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-6902
20659 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-0006
42721 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-0206
42723 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-0406
42725 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-0606
42727 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-0807
42729 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-1007
42731 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-0215
20639 Lister Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-1116
20655 Smollet Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-0218
20637 Lister Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-1119
20653 Smollet Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-1021
20651 Smollet Terr., Ashburn VA
153-28-1023
20649 Smollet Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-9101
42694 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-9101
42696 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-9101
42698 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-9101
42700 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-9101
42702 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-9101
42704 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-9101
42706 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-9101
42708 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-9101
42710 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-9101
42712 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-9101
42714 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA
153-27-9101
42716 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA
The proposed amendment of the Zoning Map to expand the boundaries of the QN would not change the general usages and density ranges permitted by the underlying zoning districts for the above listed properties. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Transition Policy Area (Transition Industrial/Mineral Extraction, Transition Light Industrial, and Transition Large Lot Neighborhood) and Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Industrial/Mineral Extraction, Suburban Employment, Suburban Mixed Use, and Suburban Neighborhood)), which support: 1) Mineral extraction at densities up to 0.60 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) in the Transition Policy Area
6)
7)
(Transition Industrial/Mineral Extraction); Low-traffic light industrial and employment uses at densities up to 0.60 FAR in the Transition Policy Area (Transition Light Industrial); Residential uses at densities up to one dwelling unit per 10 acres in the Transition Policy Area (Transition Large Lot Neighborhood); Large manufacturing and other productive uses at densities up to 0.60 FAR in the Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Industrial/Mineral Extraction); Employment uses at densities up to 1.0 FAR in the Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Employment); Compact, pedestrian-oriented environments with a mix of residential, commercial, entertainment, cultural, and recreational amenities at densities up to 1.0 FAR (up to 1.5 FAR may be achieved through the provision of additional project elements) in the Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Mixed Use); and, Predominantly residential uses on medium-to-large lots at densities up to 4 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) or up to 6 du/ac for infill development, or non-residential densities up to 1.0 FAR in the Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Neighborhood).
The public purposes for this amendment is to achieve the purposes of zoning set forth in Section 15.22200 and 15.2-2283 of the Code of Virginia, including, without limitation, furtherance of the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice, and facilitating the creation of a convenient, attractive and harmonious community. ZCPA-2019-0001, ZCPA-2019-0012 & SPEX-2019-0004 LUCK STONE WEST QUARRY (Zoning Concept Plan Amendments & Special Exception) Luck Stone Corporation of Richmond, Virginia, has submitted applications for the following: 1) To amend the Concept Development Plan (“CDP”) and Proffers associated with ZMAP-2009-0004, in order to revise previously approved quarry limits; 2) To amend the CDP and Proffers associated with ZMAP-20090003, in order to revise previously approved overburden storage area associated with quarry uses; and 3) A Special Exception to permit quarrying uses and to amend the quarry pit limits approved with SPEX-20090027. These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed uses are listed as a Special Exception use under Section 3-1004(A), pursuant to Sections 3-1007 and 3-1008. The subject property is located partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District), outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contour(s), within the QN (Quarry Notification) Overlay District Luck Stone Quarry and Luck Stone Quarry Note Area, and partially within the Reservoir Protection Area. The portion of the property that is subject to requested CDP/Proffer revisions is approximately 314.1 acres in size. The portion of the property that is subject to the Special Exception is approximately 98.8 acres in size, and located generally within the same limits of the above applications. The property is located on the north side of the Dulles Greenway and on the west side of Goose Creek in the Catoctin Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as follows: PIN
Property Address
151-16-0598 (portion of)
41551 Cochran Mill Road, Leesburg, Virginia
152-36-1675
20136 Stonewater Lane, Leesburg, Virginia
152-25-5356 (portion of)
N/A
The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Transition Policy Area (Transition Industrial/Mineral Extraction and Leesburg JLMA Industrial/Mineral Extraction Place Types)), which designate this area for light industrial, industrial, and mineral extraction uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of up to 0.60. ZMAP-2019-0003 & SPEX-2019-0003 LUCK/HAYDEN/LOUDOUN WATER PROPERTY (Zoning Map Amendment & Special Exception) Luck Stone Corporation of Richmond, Virginia and Loudoun Water of Ashburn, Virginia have submitted applications for the following 1) To rezone approximately 61.2 acres from the MR-HI (Mineral Resource – Heavy Industry) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the PD-GI (Planned Development – General Industry) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to develop up to 1,066,338 square feet of data center uses and uses accessory to data center uses including but not limited to office space and building accessory to and in support of data center uses; and, 2) A Special Exception to modify the conditions of approval and special exception plat associated with SPEX-2009-0021 in order to relocate primary site access. The subject property is located partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District), outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contour(s), within the QN (Quarry Notification) Overlay District - Luck Stone Quarry and Luck Stone Quarry Note Area, and partially within the Reservoir Protection Area. The subject property is approximately 112.38 acres in size and is located on the north side of the Dulles Greenway and on the west side of Goose Creek in the Catoctin Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as follows: PIN
Property Address
194-49-8227 (portion of)
42350 Red Triangle Lane, Leesburg, Virginia
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for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).
Property Address
152-25-5356 (portion of)
N/A
153-35-5865
42400 Clearwater Glen Circle, Leesburg, Virginia
The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Transition Policy Area (Transition Light Industrial and Transition Industrial/Mineral Extraction Place Types)), which designate this area for light industrial, industrial, and mineral extraction uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of up to 0.60. Unless otherwise noted in the above notices, full and complete copies of the abovereferenced amendments, applications, ordinances, and/or plans, and related documents may be examined in the Loudoun County Department of Building and Development, County Government Center, 2nd Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or call 703-7770220 or electronically at www.loudoun.gov/lola. This link also provides an additional opportunity for public input on active applications. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link
PUBLIC NOTICE Document Availability: Revised Environmental Assessment Route 7 and 690 Interchange 101 Blue Seal Drive, Suite 102, Leesburg, VA, 20177
A revised Environmental Assessment for the Route 7 and 690 Interchange project has been recently approved by the Federal Highway Works Administration (FHWA). The plans for the Route 7 and 690 Interchange project have been revised to incorporate roundabouts at the intersections of the proposed interchange on/off ramps with existing Route 690 (Hillsboro Road). The proposed project conceptual plans and the revised environmental documents are available for review at the Loudoun County, Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure, 101 Blue Seal Drive, Suite 102, Leesburg, VA, 20177, and online at https://www.loudoun.gov/5179/Route-7690-Interchange. The project has been selected to receive VDOT Smart Scale funding, which includes the use of Federal funds. As a result, this project will follow Federal procedural requirements, which includes adhering to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. Loudoun County ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Loudoun County at the phone number listed below. Provide your written or oral comments by (15 days from posting January 23rd, 2020) to Mr. Greg Barnes at the address on Blue Seal Drive listed above, or email to DTCI@loudoun.gov. Please reference “Route 7 and Route 690 Interchange Project” in the subject line. If you have any questions, contact the Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure – Design and Construction Projects at (703) 777-0396 or at DTCI@loudoun.gov.
All members of the public will be heard as to their views pertinent to these matters. Citizens are encouraged to call in advance to sign up to speak at the public hearing. For this public hearing, advanced sign-up will be taken after 8:30 a.m. on January 31, 2020, and no later than 12:00 p.m. on February 12, 2020. If you wish to sign-up in advance, call the Office of the County Administrator at (703) 777-0200. Citizens will also have the option to sign-up at the public hearing. Hearing assistance is available for meetings in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room. If you require any type of reasonable accommodation as a result of a physical, sensory or mental disability to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the County Administrator at 703-777-0200. At least one business day of advance notice is requested; some accommodations may require more than one day of notice. FM Assistive Listening System is available at the meetings. BY ORDER OF:
PHYLLIS RANDALL, CHAIRMAN LOUDOUN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
LOUDOUN COUNTY WILL BE ACCEPTING COMPETITIVE BIDS/PROPOSALS FOR:
A Pre-Bid Conference and a site visit will be held on January 28, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the Engineer’s Trailer at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility (Landfill) located at 21101 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg, Virginia 20175 for clarification of any questions on the drawings, specifications, and site conditions. SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS AND CAMP INSTRUCTORS, RFP (RFQ) No. 149783, until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, February 28, 2020. A Pre-proposal Conference will be held on February 4, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the Lovettsville Conference Room, 1 Harrison Street, SE, 1st Floor, Leesburg Virginia 20175 for clarification of any questions on the specifications. STAFF AND CAMP APPAREL, IFB (RFQ) No. 161782, until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, February 12, 2020. Solicitation forms are available by downloading them from the website at www.loudoun.gov/ procurement at no cost. Solicitation forms may also be picked up at the Division of Procurement at 1 Harrison Street, 4th Floor, Leesburg, Virginia 20175 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays or call (703) 777-0403. WHEN CALLING, PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED ANY REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY TYPE OF DISABILITY IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCUREMENT. 1/23/20
01/23/20
Notice of Public Hearing Town of Lovettsville Town Council
NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT OF ABANDONED VEHICLES This notice is to inform the owner and any person having a security interest in their right to reclaim the motor vehicle herein described within 15 days after the date of storage charges resulting from placing the vehicle in custody, and the failure of the owner or persons having security interests to exercise their right to reclaim the vehicle within the time provided shall be deemed a waiver by the owner, and all persons having security interests of all right, title and interest in the vehicle, and consent to the sale of the abandoned motor vehicle at a public auction. This notice shall also advise the owner of record of his or her right to contest the determination by the Sheriff that the motor vehicle was “abandoned”, as provided in Chapter 630.08 of the Loudoun County Ordinance, by requesting a hearing before the County Administrator in writing. Such written request for a hearing must be made within 15 days of the notice. YR. MAKE
MODEL
VIN
STORAGE
PHONE#
2004 2005 1997
ELANTRA SOLARA CAMRY
KMHDN46D146863713 4TTFA38P95U064530 4T1BF22K3VU017288
ASHBURN TOWING ASHBURN TOWING ASHBURN TOWING
703-585-8770 703-585-8770 703-585-8770
01/23 & 01/30/20
SEALED
CONSTRUCTION OF CDD UNIT CELL A1 BOTTOM LINER SYSTEM AT THE LOUDOUN COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY, IFB (RFQ) No. 162783, until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, February 14, 2020.
State Project: 6007-053-176, UPC 111666 Federal ID Number – NHPP-5A01(911)
HYUNDAI TOYOTA TOYOTA
1/23 & 1/30/2020
The Lovettsville Town Council will hold a public hearing on the following item at their meeting at 7:30 pm on February 6, 2020 at the Lovettsville Town Office located at 6 East Pennsylvania Avenue: LVZA 2019-0005
Zoning Ordinance Amendment Adding Criteria for Consideration of Conditional Use Permit and Rezoning Applications
Consideration of an amendment to Section 42-33 (Conditional use permits) and Section 42-34 (Amendments) in order to add criteria for consideration of applications for conditional use permits and zoning map amendments (rezonings). The amendment adds six (6) criteria to paragraph (j) of Section 42-33 and five (5) additional criteria to paragraph (k) of Section 42-34 for the Planning Commission and Town Council to use in evaluating and acting upon conditional use permit and zoning map amendment applications, respectively. The amendment also adds one item to the required contents of concept plans. The proposed zoning amendment is available for review at the Town Office between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm during weekdays or by special appointment, holidays excepted. Call (540) 822-5788 for more information or contact Joshua A. Bateman, Planning Director at jbateman@lovettsvilleva.gov. In the event the meeting is postponed, the public hearing will be convened on the next regularly-scheduled meeting at the same time and place. 01/23 & 01/30/20
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County of Loudoun, Virginia Availability of
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2020-2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN The Loudoun County Office of Housing has prepared the CDBG Program Year 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by May 15, 2020. HUD has designated Loudoun County as qualified for Urban County participation in the CDBG program and entitled to receive CDBG funding directly from HUD. HUD regulations require the adoption of the above referenced Plan, which outlines the County’s housing and community development needs, priorities and objectives, and proposed use of the federal funds for the ensuing CDBG program year. Components of the Annual Action Plan include, without limitation, descriptions of: • • • • •
Federal and other resources expected to be available; Leveraging of resources and how match obligations will be met; The activities to be undertaken; The geographic distribution of investment; and Planned homeless and other special needs activities.
Copies of the proposed Plan are available and may be examined at the Office of the County Administrator, County Government Center, 5th floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, and at the Loudoun County Office of Housing, 102 Heritage Way, N.E., Suite 103, Leesburg, Virginia, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Plan is also available online at www.loudoun.gov/cdbg. Written comments on the Plan may be submitted to the attention of the CDBG Program Assistant Sandra Berrios at the Loudoun County Office of Housing, 102 Heritage Way, N.E., Suite 103, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 through February 24, 2020. 1/23 & 1/30/2020
2020-2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Pursuant to Va. Code § 15.2-2239, the Leesburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, to solicit public comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2020-2025 Capital Improvements Program (CIP). The following table reflects potential Fiscal Year 2021 requested funding totaling $57,970,100. The final requested funding amount will be included in the Town Manager’s Fiscal Year 2021 Proposed Budget scheduled to be presented to Town Council during their regular meeting the evening of February 11, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. The following table summarizes the CIP projects to be funded in FY 2019: CATEGORY
FY 2021 AMOUNT
MAJOR PROJECTS
ADMINISTRATION
$1,315,100
Management costs associated with administering the Capital Improvements Program
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
$8,960,800
Capital Asset Replacement Program Police Station Expansion
PARKS & RECREATION
$1,899,000
Ida Lee Tennis Court – Seasonal Air Structure Ida Lee Recreation Center – Indoor Pool Roof Rehabilitation Town Hall Campus Improvements Phase I Tuscarora Creek Trail Phase I Veterans Park at Balls Bluff
$32,028,900
E. Market Street & Battlefield Parkway Interchange Edwards Ferry Road NE Sidewalk Improvements Evergreen Mill Road Widening Miscellaneous Roadway, Pedestrian, and ADA Projects Rt. 15 Bypass / Edwards Ferry Rd. Interchange
$638,900
Market St. / King St. Intersection and Alley Between 3 and 5 S. King St. Improvements Royal St. SE Storm Drainage Improvements
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION BY CONDEMNATION AND TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF JUST COMPENSATION FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF LEESBURG, LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE EDWARDS FERRY ROAD SIDEWALK AND BUS SHELTER PROJECT PERMANENT SIDEWALK, BUS SHELTER, AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND GRADING EASEMENTS ON AND ACROSS REAL PROPERTY, PIN 188-38-8443-000, TAX MAP # /48/T/2////OA/ AND PIN 188-38-2607-000 TAX MAP # N/A -CONDOMINIUM COMMON ELEMENT
STORM DRAINAGE
AIRPORT
$2,600,000
UTILITIES
$10,527,400
The LEESBURG TOWN COUNCIL will hold a public hearing on TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176, to consider the following Resolution: A Resolution to authorize acquisition by condemnation of permanent and temporary easements on and across real property for the public purpose of construction of the Edwards Ferry Road Sidewalk and Bus Shelter Project; to enter upon the area encompassed by the permanent and temporary easements; to begin and continue construction before the conclusion of condemnation proceedings pursuant to Virginia Code Sections 15.2-1901 through 15.2-1904 and Chapter 3 of Title 25.1 (Sections 25.1-300 et seq.); and to further authorize payment of just compensation to the following property owners: Permanent sidewalk, bus shelter, and temporary construction and grading easements on and across real property, PIN 188-38-8443-000, tax map # /48/T/2////OA/.
Airport North Hangars Water Pollution Control Facility Chemical Building Addition Water Pollution Control Facility Debris Screen System Water Supply Emergency II and III Interconnect Utilities Repair, Replacement and Rehabilitation
Copies of the proposed CIP Summary with a complete list of projects are available in the Department of Finance & Administrative Services, Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. or by calling 703-771-2763. Questions should be directed to Clark Case, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, at 703-771-2720. At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views concerning this matter will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-771-2434, three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 01/23 & 01/30/19
Permanent bus shelter, and temporary construction and grading easements on and across real property, PIN 188-38-2607-000 , tax map # n/a - condominium common element. A copy of the proposed Resolution and additional information is available from the Town Clerk, 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 Eileen Boeing, Clerk of Council at 703-731-2733. At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at 703-771-2733, three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 1/16 & 1/23/20
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Legal Notices ORDER OF PUBLICATION
VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LOUDOUN COUNTY
CL NO. 19-3324
ANTHONY SHAVELL GORDON, Plaintiff v. TAIESHA MAE GORDON, Defendant
ORDER OF PUBLICATION THE OBJECT OF TIDS SUIT is for the Plaintiff, ANTHONY SHA VELL GORDON, to obtain a divorce a vinculo matrimonii from the Defendant, TAIESHA MAE GORDON, on the grounds of the the parties having lived separate and apart without cohabitation and without interruption for a period of time in excess of one (1) year. IT APPEARING by Affidavit that the Plaintiff has used due diligence to ascertain the whereabouts of the Defendant without effect, and therefore IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant appear before this Court on or before the 6th day of March, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. and protect her interests herein. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the above paragraphs be published once a week for four (4) successive weeks in Loudoun Now, a newspaper of general circulation in Loudoun County, Virginia. Loudoun Now is located 15 North King Street, Suite 101, Leesburg, VA 20176. The Clerk of this Court shall post this Order at the front door of the Courthouse, and shall mail a copy of this Order to the Defendant at her last known address at 9 Kimberly Kristin Way, Lovettsville, Virginia 20180. 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/20
Case No.:
JJ043629-01-00
Loudoun J&DR-Juvenile
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Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Nasteho Yohannes Weldegeorgis Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v. Hawa Adem Musse, Adoptive mother; Yohannes Weldegeorgis, Adoptive father; Unknown Bio-mother; Unknown Bio-father The object of this suit is to hold an adjudicatory hearing on 1/22/20 at 3:00 pm pursuant to Virginia Code § 16.1-252 for Nasteho Yohannes Weldegeorgis, AND hold a dispositional hearing on 2/26/20 at 3:00 pm for review of initial Foster Care Plan pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 16.1278.2 and 16.1-281 for Nasteho Yohannes Weldegeorgis. It is ORDERED that the defendants Hawa Adem Musse, Adoptive mother; Yohannes Weldegeorgis, Adoptive father; Unknown Bio-mother; Unknown Bio-father appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before January 22, 2020 at 3:00 pm for Adjudication, AND February 26, 2020 at 3:00 pm for Disposition. 01/09, 01/16, 01/23 & 01/30/20
PUBLIC NOTICE AT&T proposes to replace an existing 35’ wood utility pole with a new 45’ wood utility pole and install a top-mounted antenna at 48.3’ at 42548 Sungrove Terrace, Ashburn, VA (20192126). Interested parties may contact Scott Horn (856-809-1202) (1012 Industrial Dr., West Berlin, NJ 08091) with comments regarding potential effects on historic properties.
TOWN OF LOVETTSVILLE NOTICE PROPOSED CHANGE IN POLLING PLACE: TOWN OF LOVETTSVILLE, CATOCTIN DISTRICT Pursuant to Virginia Code sections 15.2-1427, 24.2-306 and 24.2-308, et seq., the Lovettsville Town Council gives notice of its intention to adopt an ordinance relocating its polling place to the Lovettsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue, 12837 Berlin Pike, Lovettsville, VA 20180. Adoption of the ordinance is proposed for consideration at the Town Council meeting scheduled Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 7:30pm, at the Lovettsville Town Hall, 6 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Lovettsville, VA, and is intended to take effect for the May 5, 2020, election and for all subsequent elections. Copies of the text of the proposed ordinance may be examined at the Town Hall between 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday (holidays excepted) or on the Town’s website at www. lovettsvilleva.gov. In the event of cancellation due to hazardous conditions within the meaning of Va. Code section 15.21416, the matter will be continued to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council. 01/23 & 01/30/20
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316
Members of the Loudoun School Board will seek public comment about Loudoun County Public Schools’ Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2021 at the January 28 and February 4, 2020, School Board meetings,. Comments also will be welcome at School Board meetings throughout the budget process. To speak to the School Board, please go to https://docs.google.com/ forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMp-UHLq31SM8REK349YpPDueixGyj2ia6i9yiE37109Nygg/viewform to fill out a brief form. This form should be completed no later than 5 p.m. of the day you intend to speak.
ABC LICENSE Lost Barrel Brewing, LLC, trading as Lost Barrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg VA 20117 The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA AlCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Brewery (501-10,000 barrels) license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Patrick Steffens, Managing Member
If you choose not to register to speak via this form, the Public Information Officer or designee will accept walk-in registrations in the media box at the back of the School Board Meeting Room up to five minutes prior to the posted start time of the Board meeting.
Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.
Meetings are held at 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, VA 20148.
01/23 & 01/30/20
Persons, who, due to a disability, need assistance to participate meaningfully in School Board meetings, should call (571) 252-1020 at least five days prior to the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING The LOUDOUN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS will hold a public hearing in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, at 6:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2020, in order to consider:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT THE PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY (PHA) 5-YEAR AND ANNUAL PLAN FOR LOUDOUN COUNTY DEPARMENT OF FAMILY SERVICES AND LOUDOUN COUNTY OFFICE OF HOUSING Pursuant to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations at 24 CFR Part 903, the Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that it intends to conduct a public hearing for the purpose of considering and adopting the Public Housing Agency (PHA) 5-Year (FY21-FY25) and Annual Plan (FY21), for the Loudoun County Department of Family Services and the Loudoun County Office of Housing. The draft plan provides information on current programs and the resident population served. A copy of the full text of the above-referenced plan is available and may be examined in the Office of the County Administrator, County Government Center, 5th Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia and at the Loudoun County Department of Family Services and Loudoun County Office of Housing, 102 Heritage Way, N.E. Suite 103, P.O. Box 7400, Leesburg, Virginia from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. All members of the public will be heard as to their views pertinent to these matters. Citizens are encouraged to call in advance to sign up to speak at the public hearing. For this public hearing, advanced sign-up will be taken after 8:30 a.m. on February 28, 2020 and no later than 12:00 p.m. on March 11, 2020. If you wish to sign-up in advance, call the Office of the County Administrator at 703-777-0200. Citizens will also have the option to sign-up at the public hearing. Hearing assistance is available for meetings in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room. If you require any type of reasonable accommodation as a result of a physical, sensory or mental disability to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the County Administrator at 703-777-0200. Three days’ notice is requested. FM Assistive Listening System is available at the meetings. BY ORDER OF:
PHYLLIS RANDALL, CHAIRMAN LOUDOUN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316
Case No.:
Case No.:
JJ035094-04-00 , Loudoun J&DR-Juvenile
Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Isabel Sarai Cruz Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v. Manuel de Jesus Salamanca, putative father
JJ037196-16-00
Loudoun J&DR-Juvenile
,
Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Malek Conner Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v. Angela Conner, mother and Damon Nathaniel Smith, putative father
The object of this suit is to hold a permanency planning hearing and review of Foster Care Plan pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 16.1-282.1 and 16.1-281 for Isabel Sarai Cruz.
The object of this suit is to hold a 3rd permanency planning hearing and review of Foster Care Plan pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 16.1-282.1 and 16.1-281 for Malek Conner.
It is ORDERED that the defendant Manuel de Jesus Salamanca, putative father appear at the above-named Court and protect his interests on or before February 4, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.
It is ORDERED that the defendants Angela Conner, mother and Damon Nathaniel Smith, putative father appear at the above-named Court and protect their interests on or before February 5, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. 01/16, 01/23 & 01/30/20
01/02, 01/09, 01/16 & 01/23/20
ATTENTION LOUDOUN COUNTY VEHICLE OWNERS FILING DUE FEBRUARY 3 Notification of 2020 Personal Property filing requirements has recently been mailed to all owners of record in order to establish accurate assessment information for the 2020 tax year. Automobile, truck, motorcycle, camper, trailer, boat, motorhome, aircraft, or mobile home owners should report changes online at: www.loudoun.gov/efile A filing notification with instructions about online filing has been mailed to each household of record. The notification will indicate whether a filing is required or is optional for any personal property owned in Loudoun County based on the property type, the date the property was located in Loudoun, and whether a filing was previously made on the property. Unless otherwise instructed, please report corrections, unusually high mileage, unrepaired body damage, serious mechanical defect, address changes or the sale, move or disposal of any personal property by February 3, 2020, online at: www.loudoun.gov/efile Newly acquired personal property or personal property recently entering Loudoun County must be reported to my office within 60 days of purchase or move to Loudoun County or one of its incorporated towns to avoid a 10% late filing penalty. Beginning January 1, 2020, owners of vehicles displaying out-of-state license plates not otherwise exempt from obtaining Virginia license plates will be charged an additional annual license fee of $100. A $250 penalty may also be imposed on owners of vehicles that are not registered with DMV within 60 days of the owner’s having established residency in Virginia. Also beginning January 1, 2020, Loudoun County will be administering the personal property tax and vehicle license fee (VLF) for owners of motor vehicles in the incorporated towns of Leesburg and Round Hill. For the incorporated towns of Middleburg and Lovettsville, Loudoun County will be billing and collecting the VLF only. Owners of motor vehicles located within the incorporated towns of Hamilton, Hillsboro, and Purcellville should contact their respective town regarding tax and decal requirements. For information or assistance, please visit www.loudoun.gov/vehicle or contact my office at ppdcor@ loudoun.gov or 703-777-0260 weekdays 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Robert S. Wertz, Jr. Commissioner of the Revenue Loudoun County Leesburg Office 1 Harrison St. SE, First Floor Sterling Office 21641 Ridgetop Cir., Suite 100 Mailing Address PO Box 8000 Leesburg, VA 20177-9804 Phone: 703-777-0260 E-mail: ppdcor@loudoun.gov 01/02 & 01/09/20 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23 & 01/30/20
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[OBITUARIES]
Richard (Rick) H. Nemetz Richard (Rick) H. Nemetz of Leesburg, VA, went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2020. Rick was born in New York City, on December 14, 1934 to Czechoslovakian immigrants Mary (Michlik) and George Nemetz. He was proud first generation American and a “stubborn Slovak”. Raised in Bronx, he was a 1953 graduate of Samuel Gompers High School followed by graduation from the RCA Institute at which he received his Commercial Radio License. He was a radio DJ at WPOM in Pompano Beach, FL, in the early sixties. He held a few different jobs in Connecticut and New York, including ABC Radio, before retiring after 26 years from NBC at Rockefeller Center in NYC as a Videotape Engineer. He had the fun pleasure of working on such shows as the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Huntley Brinkley News, the Phil Donohue Show, and NBC Sports. Rick is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 31 years, Lynn, his grandson, Gregory J. Pitman of Leesburg, son-in-law.
Alice Marie Jackson Downing Alice Marie Jackson Downing, age 69, was born April 25, 1950 and departed this life peacefully on December 27, 2019 in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Alice grew up in the Waverly Heights section of Leesburg where she was the third of four daughters. She was baptized and became a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Leesburg, Virginia where she was the great, great granddaughter of the first pastor, William O. Robey. Alice was
Glen W. Pitman of Branchburg, NJ, sister, Mary Vilot, of Toms River, NJ, sister/brotherin-law Carol and Bill Soule of Murrysville, PA, many nephews and nieces and their families, cousins, and close friends. He was predeceased by his parents, son, Richard J. Nemetz in 2017, daughter, Joanne Mary Nemetz Pitman in 2018, his brother and sister-in-law Frank and Noreen Nemetz, his nephew Frank J. Nemetz, and his brotherin-law Frank Vilot. His first marriage ended in divorce. Rick was a lover of model trains, World War II history, the World Series Champion Washington Nationals, woodworking, photography, ham radio, and train travel. It brought him so much enjoyment to take a train ride-whether it was in the United States, Canada or throughout Europe. He had a great sense of humor and a quick wit. He will never be forgotten and will be forever in our hearts. A very special thank you goes out to his caregivers Juliet, Martha, and Simon from Assured Adult Healthcare. A memorial visitation was held from 1:00pm-3:00pm followed by a service in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, January 18, at Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg. Burial took place in the spring at Comstock Cemetery in Montville, Connecticut. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Rick’s name to Capital Caring Hospice, 24419 Millstream Drive, Suite 202, Aldie, VA 20105.
a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She leaves a legacy of service to family and community. Alice was preceded in death by her mother, Violet Jackson. She leaves to cherish her memory, a loving husband of forty one years, Ronald Downing of Palm Desert, California; daughter, Alexis Downing of Leesburg, Virginia; son, Cooper Downing, of Palm Desert, California; father, Paul D. Jackson, of Leesburg, Virginia; sister, Joyce A. Jackson, of Leesburg, Virginia; sister, Sylvia L. Robinson, of Leesburg, Virginia; sister, Pauletta Harrison, of Knoxville, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Elijah Downing and Niall Law of Leesburg, Virginia; Aniya Downing and Namirah Downing of Yorba Linda, California; and many relatives and friends in California, Virginia, and Washington D.C. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 12 North Street NE, Leesburg, Virginia 20176.
Resource Directory Woodrow W. Robinson Age 87 of Purcellville, VA Departed this life early Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 Woodrow a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend leaves to mourn Wife, Bettie M. Robinson, Four daughters, Celeste R. Peterson of Centreville, VA, Denise Robinson of Herndon, VA, Sherry Taylor of White Plains, NY and Elizabeth Harris (Brian) of Oxford, NC, one son, Purvis Taylor (Alicia), godson, Moses Freedom of Purcellville, VA, brother, William Robinson (Emily) of Oxford, NC, brother in law, Walter Hogan (Jean) of Falls Church, VA, sister in law, Mattie Lassiter (Nelson) of Purcellville, VA, grandson, Tony Taylor (Brenda) and great granddaughter, Simone of Centreville, VA, Nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends too numerous to name. Viewing and visitation will be held on Thursday January 23, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until time of service 12 noon at the Second Mount Olive Baptist Church, 17406 Brownsville Lane, Hamilton, VA 20158. Interment will be at the Mt. Olive Baptist Cemetery, Lincoln, VA. Arrangements by LYLES FUNERAL SERVICE, Serving Northern Virginia, Eric S. Lyles Director, Lic. VA/DC/MD 1-800-388-1913.
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Opinion Broken It is not unusual in Leesburg’s Town Council chambers for controversial subjects to be decided by narrow, one-vote margins. And it is not unusual for the same topics to be reconsidered and decided the opposite way later on. Unfortunately, residents, business owners and developers are accustomed to the uncertainty that style of government provides. However, it is unusual for those policy disagreements to boil over into public personal attacks among the members. That happened this week, when Mayor Burk and two council colleagues issued a statement accusing the four other council members of offenses ranging somewhere between mismanagement of the town’s business and collusion or corruption in their dealings with a developer. It should be clear by now that the development aspirations set for the Graydon Manor property on the town’s western boundary are more likely to be realized, or dashed, in a courtroom than in either the Board of Supervisors’ meeting room or Leesburg’s council chambers. Even if a majority of Town Council members support expanding sewer service to the property, it’s not likely the county would permit such action, as it would go against planning policies that have stood for decades. And even if the developer were to compel the town to expand the service, there appears to be little in the county’s planning or zoning policies that would permit a large-scale development of the rural property. Also dragged into this public controversy was the future of the town attorney, one of only two employees for whom the Town Council holds management responsibilities—no doubt making the annual performance review even more unsettling. The unusual public statement issued by three council members is the clearest indication yet that the council is broken. It appears unable to address its policy—and personal—disagreements through the tried and true legislative process. That the council’s leadership—the mayor and vice mayor—took this approach to airing their concerns doesn’t bode well; aren’t these the folks expected to promote decorum and lead the council through debates over challenging community issues? Over the past several months, the council has fought with county leaders, wrestled with developers, and initiated the largest annexation to be undertaken since the 1980s. Council members don’t have time to battle among themselves. If they don’t have a common vision for the town’s future—or even a basic agreement on how to best conduct the public’s business—those fundamentals should quickly move to the top of their workplan.
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LETTERS to the Editor In Support of Ethics Editor: In what appears to be a concerted strategy to assist a Loudoun County developer in his attempt to subvert the planning processes of both the Town of Leesburg and Loudoun County, four members of the Leesburg Town Council have indicated they will move for the firing of Leesburg Town Attorney Barbara Notar. This effort is being spearheaded by Leesburg Councilwoman Suzanne Fox who, coincidentally, received no less than $23,000 dollars in campaign contributions from the developer. She is being supported in her scheme by Council members Tom Dunn, Ron Campbell and Josh Thiel. It may be useful to recall that Mr. Campbell and Mr. Thiel were responsible for a failed 2018 effort (based on no evidence at all) to remove Leesburg
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Mayor Kelly Burk. The four now appear determined to remove Ms. Notar, whose only offense has been to represent the town in the face of an onslaught of legal attacks by the developer. Ms. Fox, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Dunn and Mr. Thiel accuse Ms. Notar of “being in over her head.” But three of the four, by denying a motion for a closed council session, refused to hear legal advice that would have been provided by expert outside counsel hired by Ms. Notar. Mr. Dunn, who often claims expertise in a variety of fields, seems to feel that he knows better than licensed attorneys. The four also maintain that Ms. Notar mishandled the town’s position with Loudoun in the ongoing negotiations for a Boundary Line Adjustment. Yet, curiously, the county is on the cusp of LETTERS continues on page 42
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Right-To-Work Laws Are the Key to Virginia’s and Loudoun’s Prosperity BY TONY HOWARD
The comparison is stunning. Though Northern Virginia’s and Maryland’s DC suburbs have similar demographics, levels of educational attainment and proximity to our Nation’s Capital, the difference in job growth over the past eight years is substantial. According to the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University, while Northern Virginia added 160,000 jobs since 2012, the Maryland suburbs have created less than half that total, or 77,000 jobs. In the past two years, Maryland suburbs saw employment decline. What can explain the difference in job growth between two communities that clearly share many of the same advantages? The answer is obvious. Government policies. While state and local governments in Maryland too often see businesses as cash cows to fund pet projects, or targets for onerous new regulations, Virginia has long had a bipartisan commitment to maintaining a strong business climate that rests on sensible rules and taxation levels.
Sadly, some politicians in Richmond are looking to change or eliminate those policies that have made Virginia our nation’s Best Place to Do Business (CNBC), with America’s Best Quality of Life (Forbes), Best Workforce (CNBC) and top 10 among states for lowest unemployment and poverty rates and highest household incomes. Among the important government policies that have kept Virginia and Northern Virginia strong and prosperous is our right-to-work law. Virginia’s right-to-work law is about worker freedom and choice. The law mandates that no employee can be forced to join a union or pay union dues against their will as a condition of employment. It does not ban unions or prohibit union activity. In fact, union officials know Right to Work laws strengthen unions. Because it makes them work harder to serve their members, since those members have the option to quit their union but not quit their job. Right-to-work laws support workers and lead to higher wages. Since 2010, incomes in right-to-work states grew 50% faster than in states without these laws.
If Virginia’s General Assembly were to eliminate or weaken our right-to-work laws, it will result in lost jobs for Virginia. We know this is true because right-towork states create jobs at nearly twice the rate of states without these worker protections. Our job growth last year compared to DC and Maryland demonstrates this. We also know the states that Virginia regularly competes with, including North Carolina and Texas, as well as border states like West Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky, are right-to-work states. To repeal right to work in Virginia will significantly diminish our economic competitiveness. Gutting the law by forcing employees to pay a union fee without having to join that union is nearly as unconscionable as forcing them into a union. It denies our fellow Virginians their Constitutional right to free association and creates a government mandated right to pick their wallets. Particularly hard-hit would-be Virginia’s rural areas where manufacturers and logistics companies are more likely to locate, according to Dr. Terry Clower, Director for the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University. This will further hasten the growing
divide between Northern Virginia and the rest of the state, while worsening income inequality between our region and our fellow Virginians. Hopefully, wiser heads will prevail. Governor Northam, a Democrat, opposes repealing the law. “I can’t foresee Virginia taking actions [to] repeal of the right-towork law,” the Governor recently told his Advisory Council on Revenue Estimates. Virginia’s U.S. Senators, Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, also Democrats, have also been quoted expressing opposition to right to work repeal. It seems these Virginia leaders appreciate the law’s beneficial impact on creating high-paying jobs for their constituents and generating tax revenues to fund our schools, public safety, roads and other priorities that make Loudoun County and Virginia among the best places in America to live, work and raise a family. n
Tony Howard is President and CEO of the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce.
A Lifeline for the Gifted BY TOSHA WOODARD Minding My Bs&Qs
A few months back, I had the privilege of spending time with Jayce, a perspicacious 3 year old who finds “PJ Masks” and “Motown Magic” as thrilling as landforms and locations. Jayce loves all things geography and I watched as he darted to grab a world-map puzzle and invited my 8-year old to join in the challenge. Piece-by-piece, he would call out the names of countries the world over-sometimes quietly, sometimes with an excited squeal: “Ukraine, Namibia,” he would proclaim, with little to no hesitation while his little hands adjusted and readjusted to secure the pieces that would ultimately match the vision in his head. As we encouraged him, his giggles filled the room and we all joined in to celebrate his progress. Jayce, identified as intellectually gifted, had recently been named to Mensa and seeing this gifted toddler discover his joy led his mom and me into deeper discussion. As I spent more time with Jayce and
learned of the variety of things he and his family enjoyed, we exchanged stories of shared experiences as parents to children with unique learning needs (with similarities extending into the shared name of our boys). Eventually the conversation transitioned into experiences not only as moms but as black moms to gifted children. And though we had each encountered gifted identification through conventional means, we discussed the disparities in gifted identification for underrepresented students and the pervasive systemic issues that still force advocates to remind stakeholders that black and brown folks in America are gifted, too, (and twice exceptional, highly gifted, exceptionally gifted, and profoundly gifted). And remind, too, that being African American is not the obstruction—while the psychosocial and cognitive competencies required of us when navigating the status quo can stand to obstruct. But, overarching, was (and is) the concern that integrity be consistently applied in spaces designed for a different-styled learner and the need to safeguard what
is simply just another form of special education—adequate services for the gifted student. While some students are under- identified and abilities go under-realized, others are over-identified. And this truth cannot be omitted from the discussion. Integrity in gifted identification is hardly about black and brown folks alone. And as we continue to move our discussions of equity forward, let’s continue to remind ourselves that race, ethnicity, or socioeconomics are not identifiers whereas cognition is. Matters of equity in gifted identification mean not only providing for but meeting the need of a differently programmed learner in an immersive environment (a suggestion also that a once or twice a week pull-out is just simply not enough). Delivering this form of “special education” should have no hint of prestige. And equity protects the space for the gifted to thrive without preferences to whites, wealth or anyone. So, when we find our conversations of gifted ed. turning to the child of color, let’s not pretend
that every identified or well-prepared student in the gifted program should be there. Both parents and educators alike should move to protect the integrity of our programs—to protect the space for students like Jayce. These services are put into place when the academic needs of a student are so distinguishable that the traditional classroom cannot give one what is intellectually or academically needed. If this does not happen to be something that you’ve had to grapple with and is not your child’s struggle, then consider yourself lucky. n Tosha Woodard is the President of Loudoun Diversity, mom to five square pegs in round holes, educator’s wife, law grad, courageous conversationalist and impassioned advocate in pursuit of social justice and the next challenge—of purpose. You can follow Minding My Bs&Qs on Facebook and Twitter @BsandQs.
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Assembly continued from page 3 ate the homes that they have, I appreciate the lifestyle they want to bring, but essentially by encouraging this, we are basically telling the feds who have failed to act on this appropriately that our way is better than theirs,” said Supervisor Caleb A. Kershner (R-Catoctin). “And we are going to provide a means and source for these individuals to come to our county despite the fac that they continue to break federal law.” “To me, when states do things like this, it actually creates a disincentive for the federal government to address it, because it’s a workaround now, so it makes it easier to ignore this issue,” said Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles). “I simply can’t support this, because I feel it encourages people to come here illegally, and I can’t support anything that’s going to encourage that,” said Supervisor Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge). Supervisors voted 6-3 along party lines to support creating driver privilege cards. A bill on the issue introduced by Mt. Vernon Sen. Scott A Surovell (D-36) has been referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation.
‘Chairman’ Randall? The Board of Supervisors’ vote to support the Equal Rights Amendment was
LETTERS to the Editor continued from page 40 signing into agreement the first phase of that very same BLA. (The county, by the way, is facing legal attacks of its own from the same developer, and there are some who suggest that the county attorney has also been subjected to whispers of his dismissal.) It is interesting to note that several decades ago, the Virginia legislature found it necessary to write legislation, specific to Loudoun County, dealing with conflicts of interest (VA. Code 15.2-2287.1). Perhaps the Leesburg Town Council, in its upcoming ethics discussion, will include that language as part of its own policy. So, Ms. Fox seems bent on helping a campaign donor whether in the best interest of the town or not. Mr. Dunn, who so often claims to represent the taxpayer, appears oblivious to the potential negative impacts of the developer’s proposal.
not the only vote to do with challenges facing women—specifically, women leading county boards. The board will, for a second year, push to amend state law to allow Randall and other presiding officers to be called “chairman,” “chairwoman,” “chair,” “chairperson” or “chair at-large.” Currently, the state refers to all such elected officers only as “chairman”—thus, Randall’s title under state code is formally “County Chairman” Phyllis Randall. She refers to herself as “Chair Randall” in most instances. Supervisors were surprised when a seemingly routine bill on the topic introduced by Del. David A. Reid (D-32) died in committee last year over apparently unironic concerns of “gender confusion.”
City of Leesburg … Again Supervisors also cast their perennial vote to oppose lifting the state’s moratorium on granting new city charters, which would allow the Town of Leesburg to seek city status. Virginia cities are unusual in that they are county-equivalent, meaning they are not technically in the county that usually surrounds them. Incorporated towns in Virginia are more akin to cities in most other states. Leesburg has each year asked for an exception to a moratorium in place since 1987 on new city charters that would allow towns with a population greater than 50,000 to consider becoming a city. That Mr. Campbell often speaks of process and vision, but in this case is ignoring both. And Mr. Thiel? Well, he often seems willing to be swayed toward whatever direction the prevailing wind will carry him. — Neil Steinberg, Leesburg Town Councilman Marty Martinez, Leesburg Vice Mayor Kelly Burk, Leesburg Mayor
No Accident Editor: It has been an honor and a humbling experience to serve the County of Loudoun and specifically the citizens of the Catoctin District. The past eight years have been some of the most rewarding and challenging years of my life. I want to thank my colleagues for their service to the county and the county staff for all their work as well. We have an outstanding county staff and there are so many that have helped me along the way. Eight years ago, when the last board
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would open the door only for Leesburg, with a population of more than 54,000; the next-largest town in Virginia, Blacksburg, has a population of about 44,500. “We keep having this discussion,” Letourneau said. “This has come up several times, and at this point it’s almost a poke at the county.” County staff members and supervisors have generally opposed the idea, citing in part the costs of disentangling the county’s services such as schools and law enforcement from the town, taking that land out of the county’s tax base, and compelling town residents to bear the full cost of those services inside Leesburg. “I fail to understand the ultimate, endgame advantage to the Town of Leesburg,” Turner said. Letourneau pointed out he has also said before he does not support the county seat being outside the county. Currently, the Board of Supervisors meets in Leesburg—and removing the county government center from downtown Leesburg, he said, could have “significant impact” on Leesburg’s town budgets and local economy. He also suggested the county should pause annexation discussions with the town on land surrounding it while the bill is live, since it holds the possibility of taking that land out of the county. Only Umstattd, the Leesburg supervisor and former mayor of the town, defended the bill, arguing it would allow the town to study the possibility of becoming a city. “My suspicion was often that we wouldn’t
do any better for our taxpayers as a city than as a town, but I felt we owed it to our taxpayers to find out whether we could offer services at a lower tax rate than the combined tax rate that they pay for,” Umstattd said. Letourneau argued the town doesn’t need the bill to conduct a study. Del. Wendy W. Gooditis (D-10) has introduced a bill to make that exception to the moratorium, which has been sent to the House Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns. Supervisors voted to oppose it 8-1, with Umstattd dissenting.
was elected in 2011, Loudoun County was facing some serious challenges. We were pretty much a bedroom community for the Metro area, our commercial/ industrial tax base was at about 17 percent, we did not have a viable economic development plan, we had the highest residential property taxes in the region (and one of the highest in the country), we had just cut the school budget (not the ask, the budget) two years in a row and we had no money in the CIP for roads. Today, we have doubled our commercial/industrial tax base to 34 percent, we’ve put about $1.2 billion into the CIP for roads, we dedicated $0.02 of our tax rate for transportation, we have funded almost 99 percent of the school board’s ask and we have fully funded their budget twice, we have lowered our residential property tax rate by $0.28 and our equalized rate by about $0.05 (this is about $240 savings for the average homeowner)... And after getting out a little more in this last election, I
have found that we are the envy of the surrounding jurisdictions. And, we did all this while lowering taxes. How did this happen? These things didn’t happen by accident. They happened with good solid conservative leadership. We developed and implemented a viable economic development plan. We established a gov’t reform commission and we worked with business leaders to reduce the regulation burden on Loudoun businesses. We implemented many of their ideas and suggestions to make Loudoun attractive to business. And, we resisted the temptation to raise taxes every time someone had a “good idea.” At the new board’s first meeting, I heard rhetoric that “lowering taxes has put us where we are now” with regards to the recent class and compensation study and the current board’s desire to increase the competitiveness of our county salaries. Let me be clear, the
Equal Taxing Authority Supervisors also will ask the General Assembly for the same taxing authority cities and towns have. Currently, cities and towns often have broader authority to tax than counties. In addition to the taxes that counties can levy, for example, cities and towns can levy a cigarette tax, admissions tax, and a meals tax. Counties can levy a meals tax only by referendum, and cannot levy the other taxes. Exceptions to those laws have already been made for other counties. “It has been a quirk of Virginia law that makes absolutely no sense, and I would go as far as to say discriminates against counties and the options available to them,” Letourneau said. Supervisors voted unanimously to ask for that authority. n
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Council division continued from page 1 he authored with input from Burk and Martinez, suggests that the four council members were trying to assist a developer by “subverting the planning processes” of both the town and the county by moving to terminate Notar. Although he doesn’t spell out the Graydon Manor developer by name, the letter goes on to accuse Fox of spearheading the effort, and pointed to her acceptance of a $23,000 contribution for her 2019 state Senate campaign from developer David Gregory. Although the proposed development on Graydon Manor falls outside of the town, the property is served by the town’s sewer system. Town staff has said in presentations to the council that the development eyed on the property, which includes co-housing units, a brewery, winery, convenience store, and other amenities, would have a sewage service demand far beyond the current capabilities of the infrastructure in place to provide service to the property, which for decades operated as a group home for epileptic children. The property is located within the county’s Rural Policy Area, an area that the county’s comprehensive plan prohibits municipalities from providing with public water and sewer, unless the property has a failing private utility system or is a public facility, such as a school. When the discussion of the Graydon Manor project has come before the council, some have suggested that the project is not being treated fairly and that it is unorthodox for such a matter to be discussed so publicly, and a rush to judgment, prior to it being filed with the town. Gregory’s attorney, David Culbert, has also been a frequent presence at council meetings of late, asking the council during the petitioner’s section of meetings to give the project a fair vetting. Steinberg’s letter takes the four council members to task for recently voting
LETTERS to the Editor continued from page 42 compensation policy that the board is now addressing is also a legacy of prior boards that raised taxes to record levels and cut the school budget. The last two Republican boards have spent eight years digging out of the hole that was dug by the Democrat controlled Board’s that preceded them.
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against going into closed session to discuss the project with legal counsel, and suggests that Fox “seems bent on helping a campaign donor whether in the best interest of the town or not.” His letter also suggests that the four were dissatisfied with Notar’s leadership in handling the boundary line adjustment process with Loudoun County. “It culminates what I see as an ongoing pattern within the council,” Steinberg said in explaining why he chose to send the letter. “And my fear was if we waited for the meeting which is next Tuesday it would be too late. I say that not expecting this to change anything, but I felt that it was fair for the public to understand what was going on. I think the direction it appears four members of council are moving in is unwarranted based on the facts of what we have before us. Given that, I felt this was my only course of action.” Fox, Campbell and Dunn derided their three council colleagues for publicly airing a personnel matter. “It is highly inappropriate for any member of the Town Council to be discussing any form of personnel matter in a public forum, as council members have a fiduciary responsibility to protect our citizens from potential litigation. It is the law in the Commonwealth of Virginia that personnel matters must be treated with confidence. The fact that any member of council would breach public trust by submitting a Letter to The Editor shows a lack of both professionalism and good judgment,” Fox said. She also chided Steinberg for accusations made against her in the letter. “Mr. Steinburg is carelessly attributing actions to me that should not be attributed to me. Let me just say conclusively that none of my decisions have ever or will ever be influenced by anything other than my core principles and my understanding of what is in the best interest of the Town of Leesburg, its residents and its businesses. To suggest otherwise is dishonest, at odds with my voting record, and frankly, reeks of inexperience and lack of judgment as opposed to principled leadership. Lees-
burg is a town of over 50,000 people; we need to professionalize the way we operate and eliminate the appearance of impropriety by this elected body or its members. Something as basic as discussing a personnel matter in a public forum should not happen,” she said. “This is not a public process,” Campbell emphasized. “It is inappropriate for any council member to bring a personnel matter into a public sphere via a Letter to the Editor or any complaint when an evaluation and a personnel matter is an evaluation between the council and that individual, particularly one that we employ.” Steinberg said he found it ironic that his council colleagues argued that Notar’s employment should be a closed-session discussion when previously they have been opposed to certain items, particularly related to the Graydon Manor project, being discussed behind closed doors. “We’re not being attacked by our town attorney. We are being attacked by a developer. The strategy we would employ in dealing with the attacks by the developer are things that would be best kept to ourselves. You don’t invite the coach of the opposing team into your locker room when talking about second half adjustments. It defies logic,” he said. Dunn also called the letter a “highly inappropriate” way to handle an HR issue, but said it is not unusual for Steinberg to circumvent typical council processes to get his way. “He is attempting to legislate this in the press rather than dealing with it at the council level,” Dunn said, going on to suggest that the intent of the letter may be to draw out supporters of Notar to voice disapproval of potential termination during a council meeting. He also said he was “appalled” that Burk and Martinez had signed on to the letter, given their combined decades of political service and knowledge of how processes work. “The reason I agreed to sign on with the letter was because [Steinberg] was accurate, and I feel very strongly that a staff
employee is being mistreated. I think these people need to be taken into account for the things that they’ve been doing,” Burk said. The mayor added that she was “absolutely” comfortable with Notar’s performance as town attorney, adding “and so were certain other council members that changed their minds 24 hours later.” Martinez said council members had recently been polled by Town Manager Kaj Dentler on whether they were in favor of renewing Notar’s contract. Initially, Martinez said, the straw poll was 4-3 in favor of renewal, but changed the next day to 3-4 with Thiel reversing his position. Martinez suggested that Thiel was “pressured” to change his position by other council members. Thiel denied that was the case, and said he had not personally spoken to Martinez. He said he was unsure how Martinez got that information. None of the council members accused in the letter of supporting Notar’s termination shared their views on her employment with the town. Martinez said he believes that Notar is acting in the best interests of the town. He went on to suggest that the four council members whom the letter states are in favor of her termination are upset they are not getting their way when her legal advice runs counter to their wishes. “I just think the whole thing stinks,” Martinez said. It is unclear whether Notar’s employment with the town, or a closed session on the matter, will be discussed at council anytime soon. Dentler said Tuesday that next week’s Town Council meeting agendas remain in development and would not be finalized until close of business Wednesday, after this paper’s deadline. Notar largely stayed mum on her response to the contents of the letter and her employment with the town. “Due to my position as the town’s attorney I cannot comment on any legal matter or personnel issue pending before the town,” she said. n
Sound financial policy takes patience and now is the time to address the competitiveness of the salaries by classification, but it doesn’t have to be done all at once. Our employees have already received substantial increases over the past two years to get competitive with other counties and the current class and comp recommendations can be broken into pieces and phased in without raising taxes. In closing, I would offer these last
thoughts to next board that has just taken office. Please don’t take the county’s successes for granted. As I said above, these things don’t happen by accident, they happen with good governance. One doesn’t have to look very far to see that most of the jurisdictions around us have ignored economic development, run off business and had to raise taxes. For a perfect bad example, just look across the river to Montgomery County, MD. In this same
economy, they are looking at a $100 million budget shortfall this year. Be patient, deliberate and remember Loudoun’s motto, “I byde my time.” — Geary M. Higgins, Waterford The writer represented the Catoctin District on the Board of Supervisors from 2012 to 2019 and on the School Board from 2001 to 2004.
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