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County Board Finalizes $3.5B Budget BY RENSS GREENE
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County supervisors have approved their next annual budget, setting up real estate owners for higher tax bills fueled by skyrocketing property assessments. The new $0.89 per $100 real estate tax rate is a historic nine-cent reduction—but will still leave the average homeowner paying higher tax bills as values climb. For the homeowner with the average $636,200 residential property, the new tax rate will result in a tax bill about $200 higher. Supervisors on Tuesday also approved a cut to the personal property tax for the first time since it was set at its current $4.20 per $100 of value rate in 1987— starting next year, that tax rate will go down five cents. That is hoped to address an over-reliance on data center revenues, which county budget officers have warned may be more volatile than real estate tax revenues, and the growth in other tax bills such as car tax bills. They also earlier this year approved a proposal by Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz to tax vehicles at only 80% of their assessed values as car assessments show historic increases. Supervisors did not take advantage of a newly adopted state law that would have allowed them to set a different, lower tax rate for personal vehicles compared to other personal property—down to cutting out the local car tax entirely. Much of supervisors’ cutting from the county budget came from new priorities introduced by supervisors, rather than from core county services. Those reduc-
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Supervisors Seek New Qualifications for Sheriffs BY RENSS GREENE
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Supervisors Caleb E. Kershner (R-Catoctin) and Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge) were the only two supervisors to vote against the county’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget, citing rising tax bills.
tions include slowing the program to roll out body-worn cameras for Sheriff’s Office deputies, trimming the dedicated revenue source for affordable housing, and cutting staff support for collective bargaining with county employee unions. Meanwhile, the budget also includes $15 million in base budget growth, 196 new positions, and a $19.1 million increase for government employee compensation including a 5% merit increase, a step increase for public safety employees, and salary scale and pay compression adjustments. On top of that, the budget increases Loudoun County Public Schools funding by $53.7 million, partially funding a request from the school district that came as
a surprise late in the county’s budget development work. The school division had requested $1.08 billion in funding from the county, a $75 million increase over last year. That also was a larger request than the school system had advised county staff to expect, and resulted in some county departments’ requests getting cut to make room for more school funding. The growing school budget was the sticking point that led to a divided vote on the budget April 5. Supervisors voted to approve the spending plan on a 7-2 vote, with supervisors Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge) and Caleb E. Kershner
Following a study into the potential costs, risks and benefits of starting up a countywide police department, Loudoun supervisors voted near-unanimously to instead look into what the minimum qualifications to run for sheriff should be in Virginia. Supervisors on both sides of the debate around law enforcement in Loudoun agreed on concerns that the qualifications to run for sheriff are the same as any other Virginia elected office: that the person running have been a resident for at least a year and qualified to vote—or in other words, 18 years old, a citizen, and not a felon. County Chair Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large), who previously championed the renewed push to look into a county police department, moved to have county staff work with the firm that conducted the police department study, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, to propose develop minimum qualifications to run for sheriff in Virginia. That is with an eye
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Supervisors Send New Election Districts to Public Hearing BY RENSS GREENE
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County supervisors have sent a proposal for new local election districts to a public hearing on May 11. That map is likely to guide Board of Supervisor and School Board elections for the next decade, until the next decennial census. At their meeting April 5, supervisors heard a report on their final round of changes to the map from a meeting in March, as they shifted some neighborhoods into single districts based on community feedback. The last round of edits further builds on a proposal developed by Supervisors Michael R. Turner (D-Ashburn) and Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles). But some supervisors worried about adopting a map that could see unbalanced district populations even before its first election. Of particular concern is the new southwestern district, which goes forward with names pitched including Little River and Evergreen. Supervisors agreed unanimously Tuesday night to retire the name Blue Ridge from consideration. If Loudoun’s population were divided evenly among eight districts based on 2020 Census data, each district would have 52,641 residents. State law dictates those maps must be drawn according to the latest census data—rapidly-aging data given the county’s rapid growth—
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Community Rallies Behind Families Who Lost Homes in Fire BY HAYLEY MILON BOUR hbour@loudounnow.com
Belmont Greene community members are raising money to support four families displaced by a March 29 fire on Nashua Street. The fire, which started after smoking materials were inappropriately discarded, displaced 10 people and left one woman dead. A Sheriff’s Office background investigator and former police officer, Beth Hrabak, lost her mother-in-law in the fire. She lost all of her belongings and was treated for injuries from the fire. The Dulles Fraternal Order of Police Charitable Foundation organized a fundraiser for Hrabak. Dulles FOP is seeking to help provide her temporary housing, clothing, and other necessities. As of press time, $12,020 had been raised for Hrabak.
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Fueled by high winds, the March 29 fire on Nashua Street in Ashburn destroyed four homes and resulted in the death of one resident.
Next door, as high winds quicky spread the fire, a family of four escaped to safety before the flames fully engulfed their home. Neighbors have established
a Go-Fund-Me page for Seraphin and Eirini Vourdas and their two young children. According to organizer Rebekah Atkinson, the family had just purchased
the home in December, and had moved to the U.S. from Greece four years ago. Atkinson reported that the Vourdas’ have no family in the country. “There is no words to describe the complete helplessness one feels as you stand in the street outside your home watching fire spread from one house to another, on to your own, realizing there is nothing you can do to stop it,” wrote Atkinson. Jeremy and Ann Hazel lost not only all of their belongings, but their pet cat. Their friend Tatiana Jeromskaia created a GoFund-Me for the Hazel family. “We are very thankful that Jeremy and Ann are safe, and we know they don’t want to ask anyone for help, but they would be the first to show up to help anyone in the FIRE VICTIMS continues on page 39
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ON THE Agenda Loudoun Station Drive Renamed for Metro
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School Board, Supervisors Talk Metro Planning, School Capacity BY RENSS GREENE rgreene@loudounnow.com
Loudoun County supervisors and School Board members are looking ahead to an urban style of development that is still new to Loudoun, and how to educate the students in those areas. Members of the Joint Board of Supervisors and School Board Committee on Monday got an update on the county’s plans for urban development areas, particularly around future Metrorail access. Unlike other development, zoning there will require minimum floor area ratios, the ratio of floor space to parcel size. In other planning areas, that number is a cap rather than a minimum. But in the new Urban Transit Center place type created in the county’s 2019 comprehensive plan, developments are hoped to have minimum floor area ratios of 1.4 to 2—in other words, up to twice as much floor space square footage as there is property, something achievable only with multi-story buildings. That also brings with it densely populated, multi-family residential development such as apartments.
And that means the county government will have to find the funding to educate them. The school system has also worked to develop new metrics to determine how many schools will be required based on how many families in those areas are likely to have school-aged children, and how to design those schools in the new, vertical environment. Each year the school system looks at how many students they have and from where, helping them calibrate how many students each type of housing may bring into the system. That can have multiple factors, said Director of Planning Services Beverly Tate. “A lot of our newer townhomes are comparable in size to some of our older single-families, particularly in eastern Loudoun,” she said. Already some sites in the future urban area have been picked out—the county has obtained two elementary school sites in the urban policy area around the Ashburn and Loudoun Gateway Metro stations through developer proffer agreements, and another near the Innovation Station Metro stop. That stop is just across the county line in Fairfax, but the
urban development around it is expected to extend into Loudoun. County staff members reported that already near the Loudoun metro stops, there are 13,743 residential units approved, with 9,578 of those still to be built. As those applications come in, they are referred to county agencies including the school system. In general, they reported, an elementary school classroom can accommodate 23 students, a middle school classroom accounts for 19 students and a high school classroom has a capacity of 21 students. Special education classrooms are much more resource intensive, able to take on 9 or ten students each. And from residential units that have already been approved but are still be constructed, across Loudoun, the school system estimates another 4,330 elementary, 2,416 middle school and 3,320 high school students. That equates to 4.5 elementary schools, 1.7 middle schools and 1.6 high schools. More than half of that is in the school system’s Dulles North and Dulles South planning districts, encompassing eastern Loudoun south of the Dulles Greenway, through which median the Metro tracks run. n
Supervisors have approved a suggestion by Supervisor Sylva R. Glass (D-Broad Run) to rename Loudoun Station Drive to Glass avoid confusion. The county’s Ashburn Metro station is on Loudoun Station Drive. Glass said she has heard from constituents that that is confusing, since Loudoun Gateway Station is on a different street. The county board voted unanimously April 5 to rename the road Ashburn Metro Drive. The March 24 edition of Loudoun Now incorrectly reported that supervisors had taken that action on March 15; the vote in fact was deferred to April 5. Loudoun Now regrets the error.
Workforce Resource Center to Host Job Fairs The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host six Loudoun Job Fairs in April. Two job fairs will be held virtually and the remaining four will be held in-person at the Douglass Community Center at 705-H East Market Street in Leesburg. The Virtual Job Fairs on Tuesday, April 19 will run from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. The in-person fairs Wednesday, April 20 will run from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. and 4 p.m - 6 p.m. And the in-person fairs Thursday, April 21 will run 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. The job fairs will feature local employers with full-time, parttime and seasonal job openings in Loudoun County. Those range from local government, to banking, business, education, hospitalON THE AGENDA continues on page 6
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Developer Backs Off Loudoun Superfund Site Residential Plans BY RENSS GREENE rgreene@loudounnow.com
The developers looking into building homes around a former dump site between Broad Run Farms and CountrySide have decided not to move ahead, according to Loudoun Supervisor Juli E. Briskman (D-Algonkian). Originally including 124 homes in meetings with county staff members, the proposal grew to 152 units including 50 detached units and 102 townhouses along with trails and a solar panel field. Briskman announced Wednesday that the developers, Christopher Companies, had notified her office on March 27 that they would not file a formal application with the county. She said she was glad the developer decided not to move ahead with residential plans on the property, and said the developers have indicated to her that selling the land for by-right development would not be profitable. That may mean the developer will pursue other, non-residential uses for the property. “I strongly believe the county must
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Artist Kim P. Kim poses in front of her painting of Nelson “Mutt” Lassiter, one of three new murals on display along Lassiter Way.
3 New Lassiter Way Murals Unveiled BY NORMAN K. STYER nstyer@loudounnow.com
Mutt Lassiter once again is keeping a watchful eye on the downtown Leesburg alley where he spent much of his life, thanks to artist Kim P. Kim and the town’s latest public art initiative. Town leaders last week celebrated the unveiling of new portraits displayed on
the side of the Town Hall parking garage. An image of Lassiter, who operated a barber shop on the corner, is joined by Vinton Liddell Pickens and Marie Medley-Howard. “All of these people made such a huge difference here in Leesburg,” Mayor Kelly Burk said to the crowd gathered in Lassiter Way for the March 31 ceremony. “Thank you for enjoying these wonderful
murals and what a great addition they are to begin here in Leesburg. I’m so excited about it,” she said. The new murals are an extension of the vision championed by artist Gale Waldron who commissioned the garage wall’s first mural before her death in 2018. LASSITER MURALS continues on page 9
Town Seeks Liberty Parking Development Proposals BY NORMAN K. STYER nstyer@loudounnow.com
The Town of Leesburg on Tuesday formally issued a request inviting developers to submit proposals to redevelop the town-owned Liberty Street parking lot. The action, pursuant to the Virginia Public-Private Educational Facilities and Infrastructure Act, comes a year after attorney Peter Burnett first proposed a redevelopment concept for the 2-acre property, a former town dump site. Burnett’s plan included more than 100 units of age-restricted, affordable senior
apartments, 20,000 square feet of conference center, theater and restaurant space, and a 150-space parking garage. Over the past year, town leaders have solicited public input on the future of the property, with those comments helping to shape the scope of the formal request for proposals. Under the public-private partnership procedures, the town is not committed to move ahead with any project submitted. According to the RFP, the town “envisions a development of excellent design and quality providing the historic town core with additional vitality while respecting and reflecting the heritage of the
downtown.” The town prefers to sell the parcel to a developer for commercial uses with public shared parking. The parking component could be funded by the proceeds of the land sale. The town is willing to consider a long-term lease of the parcel and financing. The town also will consider donating the land in exchange for public parking spaces, and building/storage space for the Public Works Department presently on the property, according to the RFP. The deadline for submissions is May 31, with Town Council review expected in late summer or early fall. n
The Utilities Department is conducting maintenance flushing of water mains throughout the town through June 30. Water mains are flushed by opening fire hydrants and allowing them to flow freely for a short period of time. The flushing cleans out sediment, removes air which may accumulate in the water mains and restores chlorine levels in areas of limited use, reducing the potential for bacteriological contamination. Flushing may result in temporary discoloration and sediment in the water. If that occurs, the town recommends residents avoid doing laundry until the discoloration subsides. Flushing may also introduce air into the water, which may temporarily cause erratic flow. If this occurs, open your cold water tap until a clear steady flow of water is observed. Some residents and businesses may experience lower pressure during the flushing in their neighborhood.
Water Conservation Challenge Begins Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk again is joining mayors across the country in the annual Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. During the national campaign, which takes place throughout April, residents are asked to make online pledges to reduce pollution, water waste, and explore ways to improve the health of their community. Participants will be eligible to win $3,000 toward their home utility payments in addition to other eco-friendly prizes. They also may nominate a town charity in town to win a 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. AROUND TOWN continues on page 9
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Lassiter murals continued from page 8 The town’s Commission on Public Art, with funding support by the nonprofit Friends of Leesburg Public Arts, carried that mission forward by selecting works by Kim P. Kim to add to the display. Kim noted that the original call for proposals asked for images that would have historical significance. But she wasn’t interested in creating a historic scene or landmark. “I wanted to do people. I like people,” she said. “I really dug into the research. I wanted to tell the stories of people I thought were deserving and represented the community and helped make what it is becoming.” That research has helped the New Orleans transplant connect to her new community. “Everybody has a story, especially about Mr. Lasseter,” she said. Nelson “Mutt” Lassiter was one of the first African Americans to own and run a business in Leesburg, as the longtime owner of Robinson’s Barber Shop on nearby Loudoun Street. The barber shop was also one of the first businesses to integrate during the civil rights era. Lassiter was a community steward during his long
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A crowd views new murals of Vinton Liddell Pickens and Mutt Lassiter on display on the wall of the Town Hall parking garage.
life, serving in the military, and an active participant in his church, Boys Scouts, and local youth sports leagues. Vinton Liddell Pickens was the founder of the Loudoun Sketch Club and an internationally acclaimed artist. Pickens also was the founding chairwoman of the Loudoun County Planning Commission in 1941. She served on the Planning Commission until 1964 and remained an active advocate for planning and preservation into her 90s. Marie Medley-Howard is credited as
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Education
SCHOOL notebook
Students Explore Cybersecurity Careers During First-Ever CyberSlam BY HAYLEY MILON BOUR hbour@loudounnow.com
Hundreds of high school students spent a day learning about careers in cyber security during the first-ever Loudoun County Public Schools CyberSlam at Briar Woods High School on April 2. The event featured addresses from former Acting and Deputy Director of the FBI Andrew McCabe, Virginia Deputy Director for Cybersecurity Aliscia Andrews, Google Senior Network Engineer Chris Morrow, and Secure Anchor CEO Eric Cole. There was also a panel discussion featuring five recent Loudoun high school graduates working in the cybersecurity field. David Raymond, director of the Virginia Cyber Range, also led the students in a “capture the flag” exercise, to prepare them for tests they might encounter during their job searches. The event was open to all cybersecurity and computer science students and was the first of its kind for the school division. It is the brainchild of Briar Woods High School cybersecurity teacher Chris Starke.
Special Permission Request Window Open Families seeking permission to attend a school outside of their attendance zone may apply through June 30. Families reapplying for permission for middle and high school students should apply by April 30. The division is asking that parents identify a reason for their request—a measure the school division said is to identify needs of the community. Families must reapply for special permission yearly. Students with special permission are required to have their own transportation to and from school. For more information, go to lcps. org/SpecialPermission.
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A panel of recent LCPS grads including Macayla Kieschnick, Hazma Khan, Robert Addo, Stephanie Dowse, and Ishan Jadwani discusses careers in cybersecurity during the 2022 CyberSlam event.
“We have so many high school students in Loudoun that have an interest in cybersecurity and IT. I thought ‘what a great way to bring high school kids together with practicing cyber professionals in the industry,’” Starke said. “We have so many opportunities for college kids and professionals in terms of conferences and engagement,” he said. Andrews, the first-ever deputy secre-
tary of Cybersecurity for Virginia, said that training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals is crucial. “We owe it to them, the commonwealth, and our nation to ensure that we have the most capable cyber workforce. A workforce that is both adaptable and prepared for the unknown challenges of tomorrow,” she said. CYBERSLAM continues on page 13
The Rust Library Advisory Board is celebrating its inaugural scholarship season by awarding scholarships to area high school students. The winners were chosen for their academic accomplishments, volunteer work, and essay submissions. Sanjitha Prabakaran of Stone Bridge High School, Lara Moore and Amelia Abbe of Loudoun Valley High School, Charlotte Penberthy of Loudoun County High School, and Jeanne-Marie du Plessis, a homeschool student, were all presented with $1,000 scholarships. n
Teachers Say Student Behavior More Challenging than Pre-Pandemic BY HAYLEY MILON BOUR hbour@loudounnow.com
Teachers and staff members perceive school environments as more perilous and believe students are being disciplined more, the school administration reported, despite suspensions being down from pre-pandemic rates. Director of School Administration Doug Fulton and Director of Research, Assessment, and School Improvement Ryan Tyler presented data along with analysis from staff members during the School Board’s Discipline Committee meeting March 28. Despite teachers and school staff members reporting experiencing a heightened discipline rate, the division says school suspensions are down this school year compared 2019-2020, from 625 suspensions to 412.
“What administrators have reported seeing is mirrored what you see in society sometimes. It is somewhat aggressive behavior from a very small group of students that maybe the elementary school principal wasn’t used to dealing with it,” Fulton said. Tyler said that from the start of school in 2019 to Feb. 3, 2020, the division recorded nearly 9,900 violations, including referrals and suspensions. During that same timeframe of the 2021-2022 school year, there have been less than half the number of violations. The presentation presented various reasons for the discrepancy between the discipline data and staff perceptions. “They’re seeing more serious incidents—whether it’s cases of younger students behaving much more aggressively than we’ve seen and the perception that some of these students are not being dis-
ciplined for these incidents,” Tyler said. Tyler suggested that experiencing just one act of violence might change comfort levels in schools. “One act of violence can happen in a building and make students and staff not feel safe. Even if the numbers are down from two years ago, it doesn’t take a lot of incidents to have teachers and staff and families concerned about the violence in the school,” he said. He also suggested that staff member may be using interventions and supportive measures more frequently instead of writing referrals or suspending students, leading to lower suspension rates. Discipline for behavior, he said, can be subjective, unlike discipline for possession of illegal substances. Those kinds of incidents, or behaviors of safety concerns, accounted for only 27.6% of the violations recorded this school year. Roughly 75%
of the violations this school year could be considered subjective. Tyler also said that enhanced communication to families from school staff and discussions about incidents on social media may be elevating peoples’ awareness of acts of violence. Also mentioned as a possible culprit for problem behavior: younger students missed interventions during pandemic-induced distance learning. Fulton and Tyler said data from a yearend survey of families will be key to understanding safety and comfort levels in school buildings. “We’re curious to see what we get from the perceptual data. What it’s like in the buildings. We see discipline data. Do we also see more concerns from the families and the community about the climate they’re seeing from the culture data?” Tyler said. n
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Division May Shuffle Assistant Principal Assignments BY HAYLEY MILON BOUR hbour@loudounnow.com
The school division may be relocating assistant principals as part of a leadership development effort, according to an email to some staff from Chief of Schools Roe Mitchell. The email referred to a meeting between administrators and principals, dubbed “Building Leadership Capacity in LCPS.” Mitchell wrote that principals were instructed to not share the plans, of which School Board members also were not aware, but after the news spread across social media a decision was made to brief all assistant principals on the plans. Mitchell wrote that not all assistant principals would be moved, and no one would experience a change in level. In a statement, Superintendent Scott Ziegler said moving administrators is standard operational procedure in most school divisions. “It is done for a variety of reasons, including leadership development and the enhancement of the principal candidate pipeline. Involving administrators with different school populations, leadership styles and mentorship opportunities
creates a more empathetic, knowledgeable administrative staff that can best respond to the changing needs of the community it serves,” he wrote. In a series of emails sent to Ziegler, board member Denise Corbo (At Large) wrote that the information spreading across social media without the board knowing about the plan was “highly embarrassing for the Board and show the
community a lack of leadership.” Corbo also wrote that she opposed moving administrators. “In a time when our division is vulnerable and the community is divided, why on Earth would you make this proposal and expect principals to keep the information confidential?” she wrote. Loudoun Education Association President Sandy Sullivan said in a statement
to the School Board that the proposal to move staff has caused an uproar in the community. “We are all in need of stability as we move through and forward from these incredibly challenging times. Our schools are based on relationships. We urge you to show respect to your assistant principals, principals, the educators they work alongside, and, of course, our families,” she said. It is still not clear how many assistant principals will be reassigned. n
Judge Designee Named for School Board Removal Cases BY HAYLEY MILON BOUR hbour@loudounnow.com
A judge designee has been named to hear the Circuit Court petitions seeking the removal two School Board members. Retired Judge H. Thomas Padrick Jr. will take the bench to hear the cases against Brenda Sheridan (Sterling) and Atoosa Reaser (Algonkian), after all the Loudoun County Circuit Court judges recused themselves from the cases in February.
He served as a judge on Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach from 1997-2020. Now, he is a Virginia Supreme Court mediator. The removal cases garnered widespread interest from both critics and supporters of the board members. The advocacy group Fight for Schools initiated the efforts in May 2021 over members’ involvement in a private Facebook group, where members suggested compiling lists of people opposed to the division’s equity efforts. Fight for Schools, which orchestrat-
ed the wide-spread recall petition drive filed a motion to intervene on behalf of the petitioners of both the Sterling and Algonkian districts. The group also filed motions to disqualify Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj (D), who also was listed as a member of the Facebook group, from prosecuting the cases. The Loudoun County Chapter of the NAACP has also filed motions to intervene in the cases. Hearings dates have not yet been set. n
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HCA Board Elects Four New Directors BY HAYLEY MILON BOUR hbour@loudounnow.com
The Hillsboro Charter Academy Board of Directors elected four new members last week. Ronda Powell, Eric Egger, Doug Mesecar and C hris Doxey round out a board of directors that has seen much turnover in the last year. Egger was also appointed treasurer. While four new members were added, Erika Skougard became the fourth member to resign in the last 12 months. Board President Joe Luppino-Espisito
spoke highly of the new additions, who were interviewed during the board’s meeting, prior to the vote. “We are excited to have four new directors with a wide array of skills and backgrounds that make them uniquely qualified to serve on the Hillsboro Charter Academy Board of Directors,” he said in a statement. “We look forward to seeing how their leadership will help make HCA, and the greater Hillsboro community, an even better place.” Powell is a lifelong Loudouner and the owner of Old 690 Brewing Company in
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sultant living in Paeonian Springs. She has written four books, mostly on organization management. She said her forte, and the strengths that she will bring to the board, are fraud control and keeping operations organized. “I think the role of a director is to get a good understanding of where HCA is today and to provide guidance from an educational perspective and figure out how the school can be more prominent in the community,” Doxey said during her interview. She said that she will contribute to enhancing the school’s fundraising and moving projects forward. “It’s important as we identify opportunities at board meetings to determine whether that is a long-term goal and whether that becomes an actual project. … What goes hand and hand with business planning and project planning is a project plan. … What is the short-term action that can get us closer to a long-term goal?” she said. Egger, an Airforce Budget Division Chief and HCA parent, said his expertise will make efficient use of the school’s coffers. He holds a master’s degree in public policy and an MBA in corporate finance. “I oversee $4.5 billion in funding annually for the Air Force and worked on the budget for the Space Force,” he said of his qualifications. “We have to make policy that is sensible, that clear on what the intent is, balance stakeholder interest. … Part of the board’s purview is to direct the activities of this wonderful place.” He has served on the board of his HOA and his wife is a high school teacher. Mesecar, an education consultant, was involved in the founding of the school. “I’m thrilled and amazed as I’ve watched from afar as the school has prospered,” he said during his interview. Having worked for the U.S. Department of Education, he said he is most interested in serving on the Governance and Compliance Committee. Of space issues, including the need for a new music room, he said the board must push for more resources from the school district. “There is no shortage in this county budget,” he said. A father of a Woodgrove High School student, he said the HCA learning model is one he wished had existed when his daughter was in elementary school. “With charter reauthorization coming up, we don’t take those lightly, never should. It feels like we’re in pretty good standing, but they also have the ability to say ‘nah, we’re not going to renew your charter.’ But there’s really no recourse other than to do the things we’ve talked about today. … We have to be a good partner but we also have to push them,” Mesecar said. n
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CyberSlam continued from page 10 As Raymond worked through the capture the flag exercise, many students were quick to answer his questions about data encryption and to suggest possible solutions for the exercise.
“These kids are almost born with a device in their hands so they’re smarter than I am with a lot of this stuff,” Starke said. “We see so many instances of data breaches, we’re in a cyberwar almost around the world. If we can find the next generation of cyber professionals out of our high school crew—the opportunities are there by the hundreds of thousands,”
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he added. The event concluded with students asking questions of the LCPS Alumni panel, including Macayla Kieschnick, Hazma Khan, Robert Addo, Stephanie Dowse, and Ishan Jadwani. Kieschnick, a John Champe High School alumnus and ManTech intern, credits her training at the Academies of
PAGE 13 Loudoun for her success in the field so far. Dowse, a Briar Woods High School graduate, told the students about her internships during college that helped her break into her career with Cisco. Starke said he envisions offering a similar event to middle schoolers in the future. n
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Public Safety
SAFETY briefs
Leesburg Man Charged in Fatal Shooting LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT
A 21-year-old Leesburg man faces a murder charge following an early Monday morning shooting at a Fort Evans Road apartment. According to the Leesburg Police Department, town dispatchers received a call at 2:30 a.m. April 4, reporting a suspicious event at the residence. Officers arrived to find an adult male in the apartment with multiple gunshot wounds. He was declared dead at the scene. His identity was withheld pending notification to his family. The suspect, Nelson Coronado Jr. remained on scene. He was taken into custody without incident and was charged with one count of second-degree murder and one count of the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. A firearm was
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recovered from the scene. Coronado was held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. During an arraignment hearing Tuesday, retired District Court Judge Charles B. Foley appointed the Office of the Public Defender to represent Coronado. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for July 13. The incident remains under investigation. Anyone who has additional information about the incident is asked to contact Detective M. Pereira at 703-771-4500 or at mpereira@leesburgva.gov. Those wishing to remain anonymous, may call the Leesburg Crime Line at 703-443-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent using TIPSUBMIT via text. Text 274637 (CRIMES) and begin your message with LPDTIP. n
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Crash The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Saturday morning on Rt. 7 in Sterling. According to the report, the driver of a silver 2020 Nissan Kicks was traveling east on Rt. 7 near Bartholomew Fair Drive shortly before 2:15 a.m. April 2 when he veered to miss a slower moving vehicle. The driver lost control, and the went off the roadway and rolled several times. The driver of the second vehicle remained on the scene. A passenger in the Nissan, Orlando J. Rodriguez, 23, of Maryland, was pronounced dead at the scene. Three other occupants in the veSAFETY BRIEFS continues on page 15
Fire-Rescue System Honors Standouts, Years of Service On March 28, the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System held its Annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony, honoring the people who stood out in their work and who have given decades of their lives to the service. Loudoun first responders, their families and friends gathered to celebrate the accolades of all the awardees. The Clark J. Deener Memorial Award was presented to Deputy Chief Micah Kiger for his significant contribution to the development of Emergency Medical Services in Loudoun. The Leo C. Kelly ALS Instructor Award was awarded to Technician/Paramedic Amanda Smith for her dedication and commitment to Emergency Medical Services training. The Robert W. “Hap” Arnold BLS Instructor Award was presented to Firefighter/EMT Andrew Bredow for his dedication and commitment to Emergency Medical Services training for members of the system. Four people were presented with Hall of Fame Awards for their years of service and outstanding contributions, including retired Paramedic Nick Croce, Lt. Patti Collins-Bliss, Past Chief Michael O’Brien and Lt. Mark Wynkoop. Collins also was presented with the John C. Carr, Jr. Memorial Award, along with Chief Richard “Rick” Pearsall, recognizing their outstanding leadership and achievements during their service.
The Fire Instructor of the Year Award was presented to Technician Keith Lee-Diamond and President Josh Townsend. The Life Saving Award recognizes members of the system for conspicuous gallantry and bravery at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty that directly resulted in saving a life. Captain Dan Shealy, Lieutenant Jake Everly, Lieutenant Andrew Fields, Lieutenant Jason Ilowite, Technician Ethan Burns, Technician Aaron Estep, Firefighter/EMT Christopher Cloud, Firefighter/EMT Christopher Hebert, Firefighter/EMT Christopher Jenkins, Firefighter/EMT Bryan Jennings, Firefighter/EMT Jacob Keck, Firefighter/EMT Aaron Mundt, Firefighter/EMT Shawn Nugent, Firefighter/EMT Noah Wing were presented with this award for their life-saving actions on an emergency incident. The Meritorious Service Award was presented to Captain Lindsay Jacobs, Firefighter/EMT Aaron Mundt and Firefighter/ EMT Shawn Nugent and recognizes members for conspicuous gallantry and bravery at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty, in action involving either fire ground operations or emergency medical services, or under extreme emergency circumstances that directly resulted in the saving of a human life. The System Recognition Award was presented to Deputy Chief Jamie Cooper, Deputy Chief Michael Nally, Battalion
Chief Daniel Neal, Lieutenant Andrew Tarbell, Lieutenant Dustin George, Technician Alan Turner, Firefighter/EMT Steven Young, Captain John Bolland, Retired Deputy Chief Linda Hale, Captain William “Bud” Herndon, Assistant Fire Marshal Joshua Hottle, Investigator Dillon Huss, Investigator Michael Kenyon, Investigator Christopher Mount, Canine Dolley in recognition of their significant contributions. The System Chief’s Recognition was presented to Lieutenant Andrew Tarbell. In 2021, Tarbell developed and coordinated many training initiatives for Loudoun Fire-Rescue, and notably reenforced that the basic skills in the fire service reduces injuries, save lives, and allows personnel to be more efficient at their job. The EMS Provider of the Year Award was presented to Firefighter/Paramedic Ashley Mixell and Advanced EMT Sher Afgan. The Firefighter of the Year Award was presented to Firefighter/Paramedic Gerry Cook and Firefighter Simon “Jona” Okoth. The Civilian of The Year Award was presented to Danielle Brosan, LC-CFRS’s EMS Cost Recovery Manager and HIPAA Compliance Officer. The Fire Investigator of The Year Award was presented to Assistant Fire Marshal Joshua Hottle. The Officer of the Year Award was presented to Lieutenant Christopher Grubb and Lieutenant Karam Mashaal. The Recruitment and Retention Award,
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Loudoun Fire-Rescue Chief Keith Johnson with Lt. Patti Collins-Bliss at the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System Annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony Monday, March 28.
previously known as the Leadership Award, was presented to Christy Barakat. The Administrative Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Chaplain Jim Jones. The Telecommunicator of the Year Award was presented to Jessica Eldred. And Length of Service Awards, presented to system members who have served 25 years or more in Loudoun County, went to Bill Lyden, 25 years, Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad; Sherilee Gode, 30 years, Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad; James Burke, Jr., 35 years, Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad; Robin Davis, 35 years, Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad; and Doug Rambo, 40 years, Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad. n
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hicle were taken to Reston Hospital Center where they are being treated for injuries described as serious but non-life-threatening. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Witnesses who have not already spoken with law enforcement are asked to contact Investigator M. Lotz at 703-777-1021.
Sheriff Seeks Help Identifying Bank Robber The Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bank robbery that occurred at the Truist Bank in Robbery Suspect Lovettsville on March 31. Shortly before 10:20 a.m., a man walked into the bank located at 7 E. Broad Way and handed a note to the teller demanding money. He was described as a white male, 6-feet-tall, wearing dark-colored pants, a white hooded sweatshirt with a black jacket over it, a blue mask, and sunglasses at the time of the robbery.
LOUDOUNNOW.COM The subject was last seen on East Broad Way running towards the Lovettsville Community Center. He was not located during a search of the area. Anyone with any information regarding the possible identity of the suspect is asked to contact Detective S. McCormack at 703777-1021.
Thieves Smash Store Doors at Shopping Center The Leesburg Police Department is investigating a retail store robbery and a second attempted robbery that happened early Saturday morning. According to the report, officers responded to a commercial alarm at the Virginia Village shopping center at approximately 2 a.m. April 2. Someone had shattered the plate glass entry door of the Compounding Center and taken an undetermined amount of property from the business. Later, officers were dispatched to another commercial alarm at the ABC store located in the same shopping center. Officers determined that someone had attempted to shatter plate glass entry door, but was unable to gain entry. Officers were unable to locate a suspect. The two incidents remain under investigation. Anyone who has not already spo-
ken with law enforcement and has information about any of the incidents is asked to contact Detective M. Pereira at 703771-4500 or at mpereira@leesburgva.gov. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call the Leesburg Crime Line at 703-443TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent using TIPSUBMIT via text. Text 274637 (CRIMES) and begin your message with LPDTIP.
Robbery Suspect Falls to Death During Attempted Arrest The primary suspect in the robbery of a Sterling business died March 25 as officers attempted to arrest him at his Arlington residence. The attempted arrest stemmed from a March 5 incident in which a man entered a beauty supply store on Atlantic Boulevard and began placing merchandise into a bag. When confronted by the clerk, the suspect displayed a firearm. He left the store with several items and fled the area. Investigators identified the primary suspect and obtained warrants. On Friday morning, Loudoun deputies and members of the U.S. Marshal’s Service sought to make the arrest. According to the Arlington County Police Department, as the arresting officers knocked on the door and announced themselves, the man apparently
PAGE 15 attempted to escape through a window and fell. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death. The circumstances of the fall remain under investigation by the Arlington County Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Unit. A second suspect in the robbery, Rico-Joel L. Bradley, 35, of Reston, was arrested on March 29 in Fairfax County and charged with being principle in the second degree during a robbery with a firearm and robbery conspiracy. Bradley was held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center.
Crime Commission Meets The Loudoun Crime Commission will hold a luncheon meeting Friday, April 8th at the Belmont Country Club. The guest speaker is George Lion Jr., who will share his legal expertise on the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act. The event begins at noon and is open to the public. The cost, including lunch, is $25. Reservations requested to RSVP@ loudouncrimecommission.org. The LCC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting relations between the public and law enforcement. n
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Nonprofit
Give Choose Fundraising Campaign Tops $828K LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT
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Leesburg Daybreak Rotary Club President Dave Butler is flanked by representatives of the nonprofits that received grants made possible through the club’s annual barbecue.
Daybreak Rotary Club Awards $15K in Grants The Leesburg Daybreak Rotary Club on Tuesday distributed $15,000 in grants to 11 community service nonprofits. The money was raised through the club’s annual barbecue and other club activities. This year’s grant recipients were: ARC of Loudoun, Bridal Paths, Dulles South Food Pantry, Dulles South Soup Kitchen, Inmed Partnerships for Children, Leonard W. Kidd Memorial, Loudoun Hunger Re-
lief, Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers, PASTA—Peers and Students Taking Action, The Ryan Bartel Foundation, and St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church. After putting out the call for grant applications, 34 organizations submitted requests totaling $48,000, a response club President Dave Butler noted illustrated the level of need for support in the community. n
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Contributors to the 2022 Give Choose campaign donated more than $828,000 to 130 nonprofits serving Loudoun County. More than 3,000 gifts were made during this year’s campaign. The annual one-day giving campaign, organized by the Community Foundation of Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, targets organizations that address a wide variety of community needs. Once again, Loudoun Hunger Relief, the county’s largest food pantry, was the top fundraiser, raising $75,098. A Farm Less Ordinary was second, raising $45,751. The Bluemont-based charity created by Greg Masucci and Maya Wechsler to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities hone habits, social skills, and behaviors that can be used in any work setting. Middleburg music therapy center A Place to Be collected $43,150 to place
third on the campaign leaderboard. Tree of Life Ministries raised more than $32,000. The Purcellville-based charity founded by Paul Smith in 2008 offers a variety of services to support and house families in need. Among its most recent projects is the SimpleyBe coffee shop in Leesburg. Friends of Homeless Animals, a nokill shelter near Aldie, was fourth, with just over $32,000. Birthright of Loudoun County rounded out the top five, with donations and prices of almost $30,000. Although Give Choose day has passed, the foundation is leaving the online donation portal open a bit longer allowing nonprofits to continue to collect donations. Learn more at givechoose. org. Last year, the campaign generated donations totaling $824,000. Since its inception in 2014, the event has raised more than $3.4 million for Loudoun nonprofits. n
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Obituaries Texas College. In 1959, he became a foreign service officer, serving in Treasury, AID, and the NSC staff as well as in State and embassies in Latin America. In retirement, he served as special assistant to the district attorney of the county of New York. He is survived by his wife Ann, sons John, Mark, and Timothy; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were held March 31 at St Theresa’s in Ashburn VA. A graveside service followed at Quantico Marine National Cemetery. [Colonial Funeral home]
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Lynn Tadlock, deputy executive director of Giving for the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, has announced her resignation effective April 30. She joined the foundation in 2007 after a career with the Fairfax County Park Authority. During her tenure, Tadlock is credited with helping to build the foundation’s flagship program, the Claude Moore Scholars, which now operates statewide. She also led the foundation’s grant making process, becoming a mentor to many nonprofit organizations in Loudoun County by raising the awareness of critical needs and in assisting many nonprofits in strengthening their mission’s effectiveness. She also led the foundation’s collaboration with the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, Community Foundation for Northern Virginia and the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce, urging decision-makers to expand funding for critical needs and supported nonprofits by providing CEO and board coaching, and identifying best practices for financial management. The collaboration also led to the establishment of the Loudoun Impact Fund, the Loudoun Chamber’s Loudoun Nonprofit Fund, and the Loudoun Community Cabinet to assist and strengthen Loudoun County’s
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nonprofits. While chair of the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers, she was instrumental in establishing the Virginia Funders Network and continues to serve on its advisory and executive boards as well as chairing the membership committee. “The Foundation thanks Lynn for her extraordinary work and years of service,” stated J Hamilton Lambert, executive director and trustee of the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation. “Lynn has truly made a difference in our community through her dedication and commitment in strengthening nonprofits that provide mission critical services.” Learn more about the foundation at claudemoorefoundation.org. n
Preparations Underway for Community Farm Plantation The JK Community Farm is seeking teams of volunteers from companies, civic groups as well as individuals of all ages and sponsors to participate in its fourth annual Plant-A-Thon. Between May 20 and May 22, volunteers will plant nearly 20,000 seedlings that will provide 53,000 nutrient-dense meals for families in need. In addition, the event will help raise $35,000 to support the nonprofit farm’s work. Food trucks, music and vendors will be on site for a fun filled day of giving back and food education. The nonprofit farm provides chemical free, healthy produce and protein to those struggling with food insecuri-
ty in the region. The farm donates the food it grows to nonprofit partners, including Loudoun Hunger Relief, Food for Others, Arlington Food Assistance Center, and DC Central Kitchen. JK Community Farm, a nonprofit started in 2018 with the support of JK Moving Services, is the nation’s largest community farm with plans to produce more than 230,000 pounds of healthy food in 2022. To learn more and to register as a volunteer, go to jkcommunityfarm. org/events/2022-plant-a-thon. JK Community Farm is located at 35516 Paxson Road south of Purcellville. n
Rhea Jewell Christensen The delayed memorial service will be held for Rhea Jewell Christensen at 11:00 am on Sat., April 23 at Leesburg Presbyterian Church. Rhea, of Leesburg, Virginia passed away on August 27, 2021, at the age of 92. She was the widow of Gordon K. Christensen. Rhea is survived by two daughters, Kathi Stone (Richard) of Leesburg, Virginia and Vicki Bragg Klimstra of Norman, Oklahoma; one son, Kenneth Christensen (Emma) of Lovettsville, Virginia; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Death Notice Marcia “Marci” Myers Markey, 82, of The Plains, died March 25. She was born Jan. 23, 1940, in Atlantic City, NJ, to Walter and Aline Myers. She is a past chairwoman of the Alter Guild at Grace Episcopal Church and was a member of The Plains Architectural Review Board and on the Board of Bull Run Mountain Conservancy. She was predeceased by her husband William P. Markey. She is survived by her daughters Jennifer D. Grier, Khadine L. Markey and Tara M. Reber; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandson. A memorial service will be held on April 16 at Grace Episcopal Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Episcopal Church or Bull Run Mountain Conservancy. [Royston Funeral Home] John Alden Bushnell, 88, died March
19 at his home in Leesburg. He was born July 26, 1933, in Glen Cove, NY, to Richard and Emma Bushnell. He joined the U.S. Air Force and won scholarships to study at Yale University and the University of Melbourne. He was stationed in Abilene, TX, then worked as a professor of economics at McMurry
Patricia “Darlene” Carey, 83, died March 22. She was born Dec. 15, 1938, in Tippecanoe, OH, to Velma Irene Dickey Meade and Morgan Guy Meade. She taught at the Montessori School of Cedar Lane and at Cornerstone Chapel’s Heaven Sent Preschool. She was married over 65 years to Charles “Ross” Carey. They have three children, Charles “Mark” Carey, Michael Neil Carey and Lisa Michelle Carey Schaff; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Services were held March 28 at Cornerstone Chapel. Interment was at Ebenezer Cemetery in Bluemont. Memorial contributions may be made to Lighthouse Ministries, PO Box 754, Bardstown, KY 40004. [Colonial Funeral home] Gail Karen Righter Fuller, 79, of Sterling, died March 20. She was born July 26, 1942, to Burdett Walton Righter and Thelma Salanda Righter in Washington D.C. She was raised in Cheverly, MD, and graduated from Bladensburg High School. She attended The University of Maryland studying to be a nurse. She is survived by her husband of 58 years Emory Garland Fuller; children Kevin S. Fuller of Simpsonville, SC, Kathy F. Thurston of Mt. Airy, MD, and Keith B. Fuller of Marilla, NY; and five grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. [Colonial Funeral Home] Barbara Jean Gourlay, 65, died March 21. She was born Dec. 25, 1956. She worked with the National Park Service as a forest ranger, then at the Naval Research Lab and finally at the Air Force Graphics Department of the Pentagon. She retired in 1994. She is survived by her husband Lawrence, and sister Nancy Colbert. She was predeceased by her brother James Colbert. Services were held March 30 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Leesburg. Interment was at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Media Research Center. [Loudoun Funeral Chapel] Karen Denise Puleo, 60, of Sterling, died March 23. She was born on May 8, 1961, in Euless, TX, to Myra and Dearle McKnight. She worked as a federal employee protecting our national security. She is survived by her husband, Richard Puleo; son Warren; daughter Jennifer; and four grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to The National Aquarium. [Colonial Funeral Home]
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Teen Candlemaker Tops 2022 Young Entrepreneurs Academy Investor Pitch Competition LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT
The Loudoun Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy Class of 2022 held its sixth Annual Investor Panel on March 24, where 22 student entrepreneurs pitched their businesses and nonprofit startups to a panel of investors with $5,000 up for grabs. The Young Entrepreneurs Academy or YEA! Loudoun is a seven-month program that teaches area middle and high school students how to develop, pitch and launch their very own small business, presented by the Loudoun Chamber Foundation and the Loudoun Economic Development Authority. The entrepreneurs competed in a “Shark Tank”-style pitch competition for a piece of $5,000 in investment capital and the chance to represent Loudoun at the YEA! National Saunders Scholars Competition on June 4. First place and the $1,500 prize went to William Just and Loudoun Candle. Marketed as LoCA, Just’s company produces candles that have a connection to Loudoun. “Our Young Entrepreneurs worked very hard to develop their raw ideas into real, investment-worthy small businesses and nonprofits,” Loudoun Chamber President Tony Howard said. “They learned valuable skills about every area of entrepreneurship, including pitching their business plans to investors. These skills
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William Just, winner of the top prize for his business Loudoun Candle, with YEA! Loudoun 6th Annual Investor Panel Judges and Loudoun Chamber President Tony Howard.
will serve them well, regardless of where their future education and career paths take them.” Praggy Sangeetham and Priyanka Thaker won $1,000 for P Squared, which seeking to produce a safety attachment device. Another $1,000 went to Reem Khalil, whose TaVue is creating healthy skincare with chemical-free rose water. Logan McMillon won $500 for HydroDripz, selling customized hydro-dipped
gaming accessories. Michael Tiger Combest won $500 for Happy Cone Sno Ball Shop, selling self-serve New Orleans-style sno-cones. And Samhita Kotamraju took $500 for VizMe, a visualization software to eliminate the “one image for all sizes” concept in e-commerce clothing stores. This year’s YEA! Investor Panelists were Alice Frazier of BCT-The Community’s Bank and the Loudoun Economic
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Insight Memory Care Opens in Sterling Insight Memory Care Center celebrated a milestone last week with the grand opening of its second location, an Early Stage Center in Sterling. For the past 38 years, Insight has provided specialized care, support, and education for individuals in all stages of memory loss, their care partners, and the community. The organization has grown since caring for the first three participants in the basement of a church, and the new center in Sterling represents the first time
programs have expanded beyond partnerships and shared spaces to a dedicated second center. Insight Memory Care Center—Sterling is focused on early stage care, offering a variety of programs and services for individuals and their care partners. The Reconnections program has been meeting since January, for those with mild cognitive impairment and early dementia. The large open space allows for a variety of activities, from trivia to art projects to social time at the pool table. A highlight of the program is the connection that participants can build with others in a similar
situation. The program offers a chance for peer support and socialization. Learn more at insightmcc.org/sterling.
Speed Pro Partners with Old Glory Old Glory DC has named Sterling-based SpeedPro Northern Virginia as its official signage partner. “We are proud to be Old Glory’s signage partner,” said Roman Blazauskas, Speed Pro’s owner and president. “SpeedPro is only as successful as our clients and helping propel Old Glory’s outstanding
Development Authority, Loudoun Economic Development Authority Chairman Bernard Mustafa of WB20, Jack Vega of the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, Jeff Webster from PNC Bank, Valerie Sayd from SeKON, Larry Melton from The Building People, and Scott Loftis from Wells Fargo. Applications are open for the Class of 2023. More information is online at LoudounChamber.org/YEA. n
brand in our region is a privilege. As a sports fanatic, I look forward to introducing more people to Old Glory DC and the exciting sport of rugby.” SpeedPro Northern Virginia and Old Glory DC will work together this season to bring Old Glory branding to Segra Field, as well as elevate the team’s current and future sponsorship visibility on the concourse and throughout the stadium on match day. Additionally, Old Glory DC will highlight Speed Pro products and solutions on its website, email, social media, and matchday program. n
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County supervisors, Lovettsville Town Council members get some help from the town’s youth in cutting the ribbon to open the 91-acre community park during an April 2 ceremony.
project going in the county budgets. On opening day, it was their successors—Mayor Nate Fontaine, County Chair Phyllis Randall (D-At Large) and Supervisor Caleb Kershner (R-Catoctin) who gathered to cut the ribbon. “Things don’t always move fast, but ultimately we get to our goal and everyone should be proud about that,” Kershner said “This park will be a cornerstone of the community here in Lovettsville—a place where families and individuals can come
and enjoy time together or alone. Teams are getting ready to play. Riders, we’re already seeing down at the ring and the trail, are going to be able to ride. Performances and competitions can occur here,” Torpy said. “Or it can be just a place where you can come and enjoy some much-needed relaxation and reflections. I think in these days we can all agree that we need a place for that.” The park, located at 12565 Milltown Road, is open daily dawn to dusk. n
Hillsboro Concert Showcases Solidarity for Ukraine been driven from their homes by Russian aggression.” nstyer@loudounnow.com Donations will continue be accepted through April 14 A crowd of 600 gathered at via the Foundation website, Hillsboro’s Old Stone School HillsboroPreservation.org/ on Saturday evening for the We ukraineaid-concert, and will be Stand with Ukraine concert that included in the final distriburaised more than $20,00 to suption of funds. port those displaced by the RusIn addition to the music, sian invasion. several dignitaries addressed The event was organized by the crowd. the Town of Hillsboro and the U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton Hillsboro Preservation Foundaattended as did county supervition. Norman K. Styer/Loudoun Now sors Tony Buffington (R-Blue Some of the area’s most popNadia McConnell, president of the Ukraine-America Foundation—with Ridge), Sylvia Glass (Broad ular bands donated their time to members of the Loudoun Board of Supervisors and First Secretary of the Run), Celeb Kershner (R-Caperform, and an art auction raised Ukraine Embassy Kateryna Smagliy—addresses the crowd during the April 2 toctin), Mike Turner (D-Ashmore than $5,000 that will be dis- UkraineAid concert in Hillsboro. burn) and Kristen Umstattd tributed to Save the Children and (D-Leesburg). World Central Kitchen, two charities work“We are so grateful to the people of “Seeing the images of death and deing to aid the more than 4 million refugees Loudoun for their generosity, kindness and who have fled their country and another 6 monetary support for Ukraine,” said Hill- struction that have been caused by Vladmillion who have been displaced by the sboro Preservation Foundation President imir Putin’s unprovoked, unjustified and premeditated war of aggression have horfighting. Amy Marasco said. “Our efforts will help Funds also were raised through food provide safety and food for millions of UKRAINE CONCERT and beverage sales and donations. innocent children and civilians who have continues on page 21 BY NORMAN K. STYER
LUCKETTS Clubs Join in Roadside Cleanup
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After two decades of planning, the Lovettsville Community Park officially opened Saturday. The 91-acre park includes four softball/baseball fields, three soccer fields, an equestrian riding ring and trails, an offleash dog park, amphitheater, restrooms, concessions, and maintenance facilities. “This project has truly been a labor of love—one that has been many years in the making,” said Steve Torpy, the director of Loudoun County’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services. “This park is a district park in size, but there is a reason behind it being called Lovettsville Community Park. That’s because it literally was the community that made this happen.” He recalled the Pennies for the Park campaign, in which students collected money to help the purchase of the property as town and county leaders worked to implement the vision championed by then-Mayor Elaine Walker and Vice Mayor Bobby Zoldos. Then-County Chairman Scott K. York and Catoctin District Supervisor Geary Higgins pushed to keep the
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Keep Loudoun Beautiful, the Lucketts Ruritan Club and the Tuscarora High School Key Club partnered for a road clean-up on March 26. Ten Key Club Youth volunteers joined in the beautification service project. Participants passed along a thank you to the drivers who slowed down and gave either a wave or thumbs up to those working along the road in safety vests.
MIDDLEBURG Town Council Adopts Lower Tax Rate The Middleburg Town Council last week adopted a 13.69-cent real estate tax rate following extensive discussion about how best to balance concerns about sharply increasing property assessments and worries about the budget impacts of high inflation. During its final debate March 31, the council considered rates ranging from 13.29 cents, which was calculated as the equalized rate likely to keep most tax bills level next year, to 14.35 cents, which represented the equalized tax rate with an 8% escalator for inflation. The final rate represented the equalized rate plus a 3% escalator. It was a compromise that garnered support of all but one council member. Philip Miller voted against it, advocating adoption of the equalized tax rate. Mayor Bridge Littleton, who only votes in the event of a tie, was absent for the meeting. Townhouses in Middleburg will see the most significant tax bill increases. During the most recent assessment evaluation, the average values of townhouses surpassed the value of single family detached homes in town. TownAROUND TOWNS continues on page 21
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Ukraine concert continued from page 20 rified us all,” Wexton said. She also noted that, while many residents are offering to send clothing and other supplies to the region, cash donations will have the greatest impact. “That is not what they really need. What they need is money, because the aid organizations can use that money to buy whatever they need on the ground. The logistics of having to send [donated goods] over to Ukraine is very, very difficult. I encouraged you to dig deep,” she told the crowd. Nadia McConnell, president of the Ukraine-America Foundation, said the event was reminiscent of life in Ukraine, where residents place an importance on
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music, food and gathering together. “I am really touched being here today. You represent the best of America,” she said. “The people of Ukraine are fighting for that treasured freedom they had declared and established 30 years ago. I just have to tell you, the outpouring from people all over the world is so important. I don’t think we have yet really understood what is happening. The people of Ukraine know the people of the world are standing with them.” First Secretary of the Ukraine Embassy Kateryna Smagliy also stressed the importance of the international community’s sol-
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idarity with her country. “I think this week we heard a lot about Putin and all the miscalculations that he made when he decided to invade our peaceful country, which had never threatened Russia. But he deeply miscalculated because he had never imagined that, as Nadia said, we would see this enormous support and solidarity from all over the world,” she said. “I deeply want to thank each and every one of you for being here today. … This solidarity is something that every Ukrainian feels.” “I made an intentional decision to come and to spend this night with you because I
wanted to feel real America, not to spend all my time at my Washington bureau at the embassy writing reports and working on getting other humanitarian other assistance Ukraine needs. I think it is important that we see each other, we understand each other, that we speak to each other and we understand each other better,” Smagliy said. Mayor Roger Vance said the event showcased the community’s compassion for those suffering in Europe. “We’ve built a true bridge of humanity that provides material support and offers hope—and will no doubt last far beyond this terrible war.” n
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houses on average have assessed values of $690,431; single family detached homes are valued at $633,852 on average. At the adopted rate, tax bills are expected to increase $15.21 per year for detached homes and $94.57 for townhouses, on average. Those increases are on top of higher county real estate tax bills, expected to increase by $181 for detached homes and $696 for townhouses. During last week’s meeting, the council also approved the recommendations of its utility advisors to increase water and sewer rates by 3%. n
PURCELLVILLE Ukraine Donations Being Collected at Town Hall To aid the more than 4 million residents of Ukraine who have fled their country following the Russian invasion, a collection point has been established at Town Hall for donations from area residents and businesses. Among the items needed are new or gently used coats, new blankets, new sweat socks/heavy socks, and new pairs of gloves. The items will be shipped to Poland and distributed to those in need in both Poland and Ukraine. The campaign will end April 15. Town Hall is open to collect donations Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. After hours and on weekends, donations may be left in the appropriate bins on the front porch. n
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THINGS to do LOCO LIVE Live Music: Sela Campbell
Friday, April 8, 4 p.m. Dirt Farm Brewing, 18701 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont Details: dirtfarmbrewing.com This Loudoun-based singer and guitarist serves up country tunes for happy hour on the mountain.
Live Music: The Joker Band
Friday, April 8, 5:30 p.m. Lost Barrel Brewing, 36138 John Mosby Highway, Middleburg Details: lostbarrel.com Celebrate Friday with classic rock and country favorites from The Joker Band.
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Following years of planning, Shane O’Connor, left, and his co-executive chef Nick Forlano are welcoming diners at Bia Kitchen in Purcellville.
With Plenty of Buzz, Bia Kitchen Opens in Purcellville BY JAN MERCKER
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When longtime Loudoun and Fauquier-based chef Shane O’Connor sold the beloved Blackthorne Inn in 2016, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do next. O’Connor took a whirlwind Bourdain-esque food tour that covered four continents and found his new passion project: a European-inspired restaurant in downtown Purcellville. “The inspiration of food and seeing what people were doing was absolutely phenomenal. … I came back with 100 percent respect,” O’Connor said. O’Connor and business partners Eric Major and John Wolff have spent the past two years building Bia Kitchen, which opened this week in Purcellville’s hopping 21st Street shopping and dining district.
O’Connor grew up in Ireland, the son of a lighthouse keeper, with a childhood spent moving from place to place along the Irish coast. His family moved to Virginia in the 1980s, following an aunt and uncle who were working in the equestrian industry at the famed Llangollen Farm near Upperville. At 16, O’Connor knew he wanted to work in the culinary world and hit the ground running in the Middleburg restaurant scene. “It was always food for me,” O’Connor said. O’Connor got his start as a sous chef at Windsor House in downtown Middleburg, working under his mentor, the Frenchtrained chef Robert Mayer. O’Connor also met his wife Elizabeth, now a teacher with Loudoun County Public Schools, at Windsor House. After a brief stint in Colorado in the
mid-90s, the couple returned to the Middleburg area when O’Connor was recruited to launch the restaurant at the Middleburg Tennis Club. O’Connor helped build the lunch and dinner menus at the exclusive club where he was the chef from 1995 to 2005. During his decade at the club, O’Connor started a catering business on the side and decided it was time to launch his own restaurant. He bought the Blackthorne Inn near Upperville and created a small bed and breakfast-style hotel with a highly rated 50-seat restaurant. But O’Connor admits he didn’t love the hotel side of the business. After a decade of running the Blackthorne, he was ready for a change and sold the inn in 2016. The hunt country celebrity chef was ready for a new challenge. “I looked at Liz and said, ‘I want to get BIA KITCHEN continues on page 26
Live Music: Robert Mabe
Friday April 8, 6 p.m. Flying Ace Distillery and Brewery, 40950 Flying Ace Lane, Lovettsville Details: flyingacefarm.com Mabe is a stellar banjo player and singer/ songwriter from the hills of North Carolina. His unique style covers a wide range of music from bluegrass to jazz, Irish and roots tunes.
Live Music: So Fetch
Friday, April 8, 7 p.m. Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com How has it been more than 20 years since the turn of the millennium? So Fetch returns to the Tally Ho with favorite covers from the 2000s. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $35 for VIP seats.
Live Music: Tim Cintron
Friday, April 8, 8 p.m. Monk’s BBQ, 251 N. 21st St., Purcellville Details: monksq.com Winchester-based Tim Cintron plays a mix of genres for a fun Friday evening at Monk’s.
Live Music: Chatham County Line
Friday, April 8, 8 p.m. B Chord Brewing, 34266 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill
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King St. performs on the Tally Ho Theater stage April 1 during the final round of the Loudoun Youth Battle of the Bands.
King St. Takes Top Battle Prize LOUDOUN NOW STAFF REPORT
King St. took top honors during the 2022 Loudoun Battle of the Bands finale Friday night at the Tally Ho Theater. The event was the culmination of three rounds of teen performer competitions that started in December. Formed in 2019 as an instrumental jam band with Tom Cegielski on drums, Adian Preshong on guitar and Fletcher Zuckerman on bass, King St. has transformed into hard-driving rockers behind the vocals of Ella Levri. The band won eight hours of studio time and a $500 cash prize. Second place was Ache Harvest, an alternative rock band with vocalist Carly Ratcliffe, drummer Ben Fremin, bassist Matthew Werfel, and guitarist/producer
Matthew Aasen. They won four hours of studio time and $300. Sela Campbell, a county music singer who can be seen most weekends performing at area wineries and breweries, was named best soloist. She was awarded eight hours of studio time. Potomac Falls’ Sheltered topped voting in the Fan Favorite category, winning a $150 prize. Loudoun Valley High School freshman Ben Demase won for best song. The prize is one mentored session with singer/songwriter Todd Wright. The Battle of the Bands is a joint venture among the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, Loudoun Youth Inc., and the Loudoun County Youth Advisory Council. n
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A crowd of teens, parents, and at least one grandmother cheer on performers during Friday’s Battle of the Band finals at the Tally Ho Theater.
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Details: bchordbrewing.com This noted Raleigh-based bluegrass group fits in a B Chord show before heading off on a European tour. Tickets are $20 in advance.
Live Music: The Brahman Noodles Saturday, April 9, noon Harpers Ferry Brewing, 37412 Adventure Center Lane, Loudoun Heights
COMEDY NIGHT IN LEESBURG Saturday, April 9, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Tally Ho Theater tallyhotheater.com
Details: facebook.com/harpersferrybrewing Enjoy an afternoon of jug funk and “jamcoustic” sounds from the Brahman Noodles with new songs along with old favorites from Jerry Garcia, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones and more.
Live Music: Brisk Saturday, April 9, 1 p.m. Vanish Farmwoods Brewery, 42245 Black Hops Lane, Lucketts Details: vanishbeer.com It’s an afternoon of MTV Unplugged-style ’90s alt rock covers from Brisk.
THE TRAVELIN’ MCCOURYS AND FRIENDS Saturday, April 9, 3 p.m. B Chord Brewing bchordbrewing.com
Live Music: Liberty Street
Saturday, April 9, 2 p.m. Flying Ace Distillery and Brewery, 40950 Flying Ace Lane, Lovettsville Details: flyingacefarm.com Kick back with soft rock favorites from Eric Stanley and Doug Wall.
McCoury Band and features Ronnie McCoury, Rob McCoury, Alan Bartram, Jason Carter and Cody Kilby. Music kicks off at 3 p.m. and features Stringus Khan at 5 p.m. and the Travelin’ McCourys at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance. The Woodshedders put on a separate late night indoor show starting at 10:30 with a $10 cover at the door.
Live Music: The Travelin’ McCourys and Friends
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Saturday, April 9, 3 p.m. B Chord Brewing, 34266 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill Details: bchordbrewing.com This noted bluegrass band is an offshoot of the Del
Saturday, April 9, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com
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DC Improv is back at the Tally Ho with two shows featuring host Dom Grayer and some of the region’s best comics including Amber Singletary, Rahmein Mostafavi, Denise Taylor and Cerrome Russell. Tickets are $22-$32.
Ida Lee Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 9, noon-3 p.m. Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive NW, Leesburg Details: leesburgva.gov The Town of Leesburg celebrates its 30th annual egg hunt with lots of eggs and photo ops with the Easter Bunny. Tickets are $10 per child. Advance registration is required by April 8.
Henway Adult Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 9 and Saturday, April 16, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Henway Hard Cider, 18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont Details: facebook.com/henwayhardcider Grown ups can hunt for eggs filled with prizes, including special discounts and offers Henway’s sister properties and other local businesses, raffle tickets for grand prizes and plenty of candy. The bar is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $29 per person. Hunt times are 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Live Music: Junior Bryce Band
Saturday, April 9, 8 p.m. Monk’s BBQ, 251 N. 21st St., Purcellville Details: monksq.com An in-demand saxophone sideman in the DC region for years, Bryce has launched his own ensemble serving up groove and hippie funk with some jazz and R&B flavor.
Live Music: Joe Downer
Sunday, April 10, 2 p.m. 8 Chains North Winery, 38593 Daymont Lane, Waterford Details: 8chainsnorth.com Downer brings a skilled energy to the alternative and neo-folk music scene, taking inspiration from Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Tom Petty, Muddy Waters and other greats.
Crooked Run Egg Hunt and Street Market
Sunday, April 10, noon-4 p.m. Crooked Run Fermentation, 22455 Davis Drive #120, Sterling Details: crookedrunbrewing.com Makers, Farmers and Brewers is a unique street market focused on gathering growers, artisans and brewmasters together in one place to celebrate the passion of work and life. Eggs will be hidden throughout the market for the kids.
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Live Music: Lenny Burridge
Sunday, April 10, 2 p.m. Flying Ace Distillery and Brewery, 40950 Flying Ace Lane, Lovettsville Details: flyingacefarm.com Burridge returns to Flying Ace with acoustic blues and Americana, classic rock and new rock.
Live Music: Famous Last Words
Sunday, April 10, 2 p.m. Breaux Vineyards, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Hillsboro Details: breauxvineyards.com This acoustic duo made up of Chris Coutts and Maria Lynn brings favorite hits from the 60s to today.
Live Music: The Cruz Contreras Band with Uncle Baltimore
Sunday, April 10, 2 p.m. B Chord Brewing, 34266 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill Details: bchordbrewing.com Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cruz Contreras performs a free show with his full band. Uncle Baltimore opens at 2 p.m.
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Morven Park Bunny Trail
Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Morven Park, 17195 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg Details: morvenpark.org This fun holiday event features arts and crafts, an egg roll, visits with bunnies from the 4-H Leaps and Squeaks Club, photos with the Easter Bunny and more. Tickets are $10 for children 2 to 12. Admission for adults is free. Advance tickets are required, and the event is expected to sell out.
Sterling Playmakers: ‘Dirty Work Afoot’
Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 10, 2 p.m. Seneca Ridge Middle School, 98 Seneca Ridge Drive, Sterling Details: sterlingplaymakers.org “Dirty Work Afoot” is a fun, family-oriented, oldfashioned melodrama with a villain to boo and a hero to cheer for. The play tells the story of the Whitneys, a wealthy family who is the target of the villainous Ravenaw Blackwing who plans to marry their daughter for her fortune. Performances also run April 22-24 and April 30-May 1 at locations around Loudoun. Tickets are $15.
Waterford Concert Series: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Wind Ensemble
Sunday, April 10, 4 p.m. Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax Street, Waterford Details: waterfordconcertseries.org Members of London’s famous chamber orchestra join pianist and conductor Simon Crawford-Phillips for a program including work by Reinecke, Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms. Tickets are $35
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Bia Kitchen continued from page 22 inspired again,’” O’Connor said. O’Connor and a friend embarked on a European tour that started as an expedition to Svalbard, Norway, one of the world’s northernmost communities and turned into an epic culinary adventure. “Six weeks turned into three and a half months with no agenda going from country to country,” O’Connor said. “I wanted to see what makes a great restaurant.” After eating his way through 27 countries and covering 11,000 miles and four continents, O’Connor returned to Loudoun inspired and ready for a new project. Working with his like-minded local friends, Major and Wolff, O’Connor embarked on a mission to create a European-inspired restaurant with a focus on local ingredients in downtown Purcellville. The partners bought the historic building in November 2019 and kicked off the renovation in February 2020 after four months of design and architectural work.
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With pandemic-related delays, a planned eight-month rebuild stretched into two years. The new owners redesigned and gutted the building from plumbing to wiring but kept the charming exposed brick walls As he did with Blackthorne, O’Connor had a vision and oversaw the design details from custom-designed furniture to glowing faux-finishing work from local artist Patricia Taylor Holz to create a warm European flair. O’Connor has put together an international team, with staff from around the world and co-executive chef Nick Forlano, who ran a successful restaurant in The Plains. O’Connor has his sister Sharon O’Connor, general manager at the Blackthorne Inn, back at his side running Bia Kitchen. No wonder western Loudoun– and O’Connor’s longtime hunt country following– have been buzzing about the opening for months. “The expectations have really grown over the last two years with the building– and the anticipation,” O’Connor said. Bia Kitchen is located at 108 N. 21st Street in Purcellville. For more information, go to biakitchen.co. n
APRIL 7, 2022
Legal Notices PUBLIC NOTICE The LOUDOUN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT has accepted application for preliminary plat of subdivision for the following project. SBPL-2022-0001 WESTVIEW AT SHORT HILL Ms. Karyn Minnix, as Manager for Carrington Builders at Hunt Country LC., of Leesburg, VA. is requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat of subdivision to subdivide approximately Forty Seven point Four acres (47.40 acres) into Seven (7) Cluster Lots and Two (2) Rural Economy Lots (SFD). The property is located at 15914 Short Hill Road; on the east side of Short Hill Road, north of Tauntaun Road, and south of Whispering Knoll Court. The property is zoned AR-1, (Agricultural Rural - 1 Zoning District– “Administered as” an AR-1 Cluster Option with MDOD (Mountainside Overlay District and Steep Slopes) under the provisions of the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance. The property is more particularly described as MCPI #519-26-3665, in the Blue Ridge Election District. Additional information regarding this application may be found on the Loudoun Online Land Applications System www.loudoun.gov/LOLA by searching for SBPL-2022-0001. Complete copies of the above referenced application(s) are also available for public review at the Loudoun County Department of Building and Development, Land Development File Room, 1 Harrison Street, SE, 2nd Floor, Leesburg, Virginia, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please forward any comments or questions to the project manager, Michael Baggett at Michael.Baggett@loudoun.gov or you may mail them to The Department of Building and Development 1 Harrison Street, SE, 2nd Floor, Leesburg, Virginia by May 19th , 2022. The Department of Building and Development will take action on the above application(s) in accordance with the requirements for preliminary subdivisions outlined in Section 1243.08 of the Land Subdivision and Development Ordinance (LSDO). 4/7/22
TOWN OF LEESBURG DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES NOTICE OF WATER MAIN FLUSHING The Town of Leesburg will conduct controlled flushing of water mains throughout the Town beginning April through June 30th, 2022. This preventative maintenance program is essential for maintaining the Town’s high standards of water quality. Water mains are flushed by opening fire hydrants and allowing them to flow freely for a short period of time. The flushing cleans out sediment, removes air which may accumulate in the water mains and restores chlorine levels in areas of limited use, thereby, reducing the potential for bacteriological contamination. Water is safe to drink and safe to use during flushing. However, flushing may result in temporary discoloration and sediment in the water. If discoloration or sediment is evident, the Town recommends residents avoid doing laundry until the discoloration subsides. Flushing may also introduce air into the water, which may temporarily cause erratic flow. If this occurs, open your cold water tap until a clear steady flow of water is observed. Some residents and businesses may experience lower pressure during the flushing in their neighborhood. The Town regrets any inconvenience the flushing operation may cause. Please call the Utilities Department at 703-737-7075 for further information. For after-hour emergencies, call the Leesburg Police Department at 703-771-4500. 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 & 5/26/22
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After a meticulous renovation, Bia Kitchen’s atmostphere is enhance by its exposed brick walls and tin ceiling tiles.
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Western Loudoun Park & Ride PUBLIC NOTICE Notices PUBLIC NOTICE Design Public Hearing
VDOT Project: PRLO-053-178 (UPC 111470) Federal Project: CMAQ-5A01 (859) Wednesday, April 27, 2022 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Woodgrove High School, Purcellville, VirginiaLoudoun Park & Ride Western Design Public Hearing The Loudoun County Dept. of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI) is holding a Public Hearing on the VDOT Project: PRLO-053-178 (UPC 111470) Route 7/287 Interchange Western Loudoun Park & RideImprovements Construction Project between Route 690 (Hillsboro Road) and Route 611 (Purcellville Design Public Hearing Federaldesign Project: CMAQ-5A01 (859) Road), just north of Route 7. The purpose of the meeting is to presentVDOT the preliminary for the minimum Project: PRLO-053-178250(UPC 111470) Virtual Design Public Hearing Wednesday, April 27, 2022 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM space parking facility and to receive public input. Federal Project: CMAQ-5A01 (859) Woodgrove High School, Purcellville, Virginia Thursday, April 14, 2022, 6 p.m.
Western Loudoun Park & Ride
Find out about the major design features for the Park & Ride project. The hearing will be held at Woodgrove High https://www.loudoun.gov/Route7-287Interchange The Loudoun County Dept. of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI) is holding a Public
Wednesday, 27, 2022will6:00 School, 36811 Allder School Road, Purcellville, Va. Loudoun County representatives andApril their consultants makePM – 8:00 PM Hearing on the Western Loudoun Park & Ride Construction Project between Route 690 (Hillsboro a presentation beginning atRoute 6 p.m.7and be Byrd available to answer questions once presentation isnorth completed. Road) and Route 611the (Purcellville Road), just of Route 7. The purpose of the Virginia meeting is to present Woodgrove High School, Purcellville, Find out about planned improvements at the (Harry
the preliminary design for the minimum 250 space parking facility and to receive public input. Highway) and Route 287 (Berlin Turnpike) interchange in the Town of Purcellville. The project lengthened and widened ramps,website turn Projectincludes information is available on the project www.loudoun.gov/westernparkandride and can be&reviewed out about the major design features for the Park Ride project. (DTCI) The hearing will be held The Loudoun CountyFind Dept. of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure is holding a at Public Hearing lanes, and expanded turn and through lanes along Route 287 between Woodgrove High School, 36811 Allder School Road, Purcellville, Va. Loudoun County representatives after the hearing at Loudoun County Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure located at 101 Blue Western & Ride Construction between (Hillsboro Road)questions and Route 611 (Pur Eastgate Drive and the westbound Route 7 entrance/exit ramps. It also Loudoun Park and their consultants will make aProject presentation beginningRoute at 6 p.m.690 and be available to answer Seal Dr., SE, Ste. 102to Leesburg VA 20177, 703-777-0396, or TTY/TDD 711. Please call ahead tomeeting assure the appropriate includes expanded pedestrian access the Washington & Old Dominion Road), just north of Route The purpose of the is to present the preliminary design for the minim once the 7. presentation is completed. aremodifications. available to answer your questions. Property impact relocation (W&OD) Trail andpersonnel traffic signal space parking facility andinformation, to receive public input.assistance policies, and Project is available and on theat project and can be tentative construction schedules are available for your review on theinformation project website thewebsite abovewww.loudoun.gov/westernparkandride address.
reviewed after the hearing at Loudoun County Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure The public hearing will be held as a virtual/online meeting. Information located at 101 Blue Seal Dr., SE, Ste. 102 Leesburg VA 20177, 703-777-0396, or TTY/TDD 711. Please Find for accessing and participating in the virtual meeting is available at out about the major design features for the Park & Ride project. The hearing will be held at Woodgro calland ahead assureParts the appropriate personnel are available to answer your questions. Property impact In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 23toRoad, CFR 771 an environmental document School, School Purcellville, Va. Loudoun County representatives and their consultants w https://www.loudoun.gov/Route7-287Interchange. The project team36811 will Allderinformation, relocation assistance policies, and tentative construction schedules are available for your in the form of a Categorical (CE)questions has beenfor prepared, which includes a Preliminary Noisetoaddress. Analysis. Pursuant once the presentation is completed make a short presentation beginning at 6 p.m.Exclusion and answer a presentation beginning atthe 6 p.m. beand available answer questions review on projectand website at the above to the thepresentation. National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 and 36 CFR 800, information concerning the potential effects about an hour after compliance with the National Environmental of the proposed improvements on properties is also included inInthe environmental document.
Policy Act (NEPA) and 23 CFR Parts 771 an
Project is available document on the project www.loudoun.gov/westernparkandride environmental in the formwebsite of a Categorical Exclusion (CE) has been prepared, which includes and can be re Review project information and meeting details on the webpage aboveinformation or a Preliminary Noise Analysis. Pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 and 36 located at 1 and Capital Infrastructure during business hours at the Loudoun County Department of after the hearing at Loudoun County Department of Transportation CFRmeeting, 800, information concerning the potential effects of the proposed improvements on properties is Give yourInfrastructure’s comments through during the public through the online survey form, or by Transportation and Capital Office,the 101chat Bluefeature Seal Drive SE, Seal Dr., SE, Ste. 102also Leesburg VA 20177, 703-777-0396, or TTY/TDD 711. Please call ahead to assure the appr included in the environmental document. mailing them toPlease Mr. Tyler Cockrell the address listedare above. All comments receivedProperty by May 7,impact 2022. information, You Suite 102, Leesburg, VA 20177. call ahead at at 703-737-8624 or personnel available to answermust your be questions. relocation assistance polic TTY/TDD 711 to make an appointment with appropriate personnel. may also e-mail your comments to dtci@loudoun.gov. Please reference “Public through Hearing Western Loudoun Park & through the online survey Give your comments the-chat feature during the public meeting, Ride” in the subject line.
tentative construction schedules are available for your review on the project website and at the above addr form, or by mailing them to Mr. Tyler Cockrell at the address listed above. All comments must be
Pursuant with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and 23 CFR received by May 7, 2022. You may also e-mail your comments to dtci@loudoun.gov. Please reference “Public HearingEnvironmental - Western Loudoun Policy Park & Ride” in the subject 771, an environmental document in the form of a Programmatic In compliance with the National Act (NEPA) andline. 23 CFR Parts 771 an environmental do Loudoun County ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Categorical Exclusion (PCE) was prepared as per an agreement between in the form of a Categorical Exclusion (CE) has been prepared, which includes a Preliminary Noise Analysis. P Loudoun County ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in the Federal Highway Department of If you need more TitleAdministration VI and Title VIIand of the Virginia Civil Rights Act ofto 1964. information inand regard to your civil rights on1964. this the National Historic Preservation Section and 36 CFR information accordance with Title VIAct, Title VII of106 the Civil Rights Act of800, If you need moreconcerning information in the potentia Transportation. Inproject compliance withspecial the National Historic Preservation Act, or need assistance for persons with disabilities or regard limited English proficiency, contact project manager to your civil rights on this project or need special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited of the proposed improvements on properties is also included in the environmental document. Section 106 and 36 CFR Part 800, information concerning the potential English proficiency, contact project manager name at the phone numbers listed above. name at the phone numbers listed above. effects of the proposed improvements on properties listed in or eligible for State Project: listing in the National Register of Historic Places will be available with the comments through the chat feature during the public meeting, through the online survey form Give your PRLO-053-178, C501, P101 Federal CMAQ-5A01(859) UPC: 111470 PCE. State Project: PRLO-053-178, C501, P101 Federal Project: CMAQ-5A01(859) UPC:Project: 111470
mailing them to Mr. Tyler Cockrell at the address listed above. All comments must be received by May 7, 20 may Give your comments during the meeting, or by April 29, 2022, viaalso the e-mail your comments to dtci@loudoun.gov. Please reference “Public Hearing - Western Loudoun Ride” comment form on the project website, by mail to Mr. Gary Pozzouli, in the subject line.
Loudoun County, 101 Blue Seal Drive, Suite 102, Leesburg, VA 20177 or by email to dtci@loudoun.gov. Please reference “Route 7/287 Loudoun Interchange 3/24 & 4/7/22 County ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordan Improvements” in the subject line.
Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information in regard to your civil rights Loudoun County ensures nondiscrimination and equal employmentproject in all or need special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact project m NOTICE IMPOUNDMENT OF ABANDONED VEHICLES programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civilat the phone numbers name listedOF above.
This notice is to inform the owner and any person having a security interest in their right to reclaim the motor Rights Act of 1964. If you require an accommodation for any type of vehicle herein described within 15 days after the date of storage charges resulting from placing the vehicle in disability or need language assistance in order to participate in the virtual custody, and the failure of theC501, owner orP101 persons having security interests to exercise their right to reclaim the vehicle State Project: PRLO-053-178, Federal Project: CMAQ-5A01(859) UPC: 111470 public hearing on April 14, 2022, please call 571-258-3282 (TTY/TDD within the time provided shall be deemed a waiver by the owner, and all persons having security interests of all 711). Advance notice is requested. right, title and interest in the vehicle, and consent to the sale of the abandoned motor vehicle at a public auction.
Loudoun County CRCP: 2022-0001 State Project: 6007-053-177, P101, R201, C501 UPC: 111664 Federal: STP-5A01 (959), NHPP-5B01 (192) Following the meeting, a recording will be placed on the website at https://www.loudoun.gov/Route7-287Interchange. 4/07/22
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.
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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, April 13, 2022 in order to consider:
The Loudoun County Office of Housing has prepared the CDBG Program FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by May 15, 2022.
Copies of the proposed Plan are available and may be examined at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or call (703) 777-0200. 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 Manager Eileen Barnhard at the Loudoun County Office of Housing, P.O. Box 7000, Leesburg, Virginia 20177 or by email eileen.barnhard@loudoun.gov. Comments will be received until April 13, 2022. Board of Supervisors Public Meeting to approve the Plan will be held on April 13, 2022, at the Loudoun County Government Center, Board Room 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia at 6:00 pm.
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.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROPERTY OF: Kirkpatrick Farms Community Association, Inc
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2022-2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS
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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.
2015
15
2018
170
Town of Leesburg
$46,872.00
$9,721.00
16
2019
181
Good Shepherd Alliance
$30,000.00
$2,783.72*
16
2019
180
Arlington Partnership $200,000 for Affordable Housing
$200,000
16
2019
187
Town of Leesburg
$74,596.91
$74,596.91
16
2019
186
Latino Economic Dev. $20,071.73 Corp.
$1,288.14*
17
2020
199
INMED/Healthy Families
$77,924.00
$4,465.31**
17
2020
201
Good Shepherd Alliance
$47,404.37
$7,543.67**
17
2020
206
INMED/Opp. Center
$211,770.00 $13,571.02
17
2020
205
Cornerstones
$200,000.00 $25,703.00
Fiscal Year
Original Award
Unexpended Funds to be Reprogrammed
$485,544.24 $334.29
Detail Activity completed Reprogram unexpended funds Activity completed Reprogram unexpended funds Activity completed Reprogram; unexpended funds Activity cancelled reprogram funds Activity cancelled Reprogram funds Activity completed Reprogram unexpended funds Activity completed Reprogram unexpended funds Activity completed Reprogram unexpended funds Activity completed Reprogram unexpended funds Activity completed reprogram unexpended funds
Note:*PY 2016 $2,783.72 + $1,288.14 = $4,071.86 ** PY 2017 $4,465.31 + $7,543.67 = $12,008.98 Total= $16,090.84
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IDIS IDIS Subrecipient Activity Number 134 ARC of Loudoun Co.
Program Program Year
Property to be acquired from Kirkpatrick Farms Community Association, Inc. - Parcel 008 (PIN#: 206-36-0144): Approximately 7,768 square feet for public street purposes, 208 square feet for a permanent public access easement, and 8,348 square feet for a temporary construction easement on Kirkpatrick Farms Community Association, Inc. property located on the north side of Braddock Road (Route 620) in Aldie, and located on a parcel more particularly described as PIN#: 206-36-0144 in the Dulles Election District.
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Reimbursements to the subrecipients of the activities indicated below have been made and the file is complete. Activities with unexpended funds are attributed to the completion or cancellation of the activity within the program year. Unexpended funds from completed or cancelled activities are then reprogramed into a new activity to be expended.
Property to be acquired from Kirkpatrick Farms Community Association, Inc. - Parcel 001 (PIN#: 249-40-4135): Approximately 4,765 square feet for public street purposes, 4,738 square feet for a permanent waterline easement, and 9,168 square feet for a temporary construction easement on Kirkpatrick Farms Community Association, Inc. property located on the north side of Braddock Road (Route 620) in Aldie, and located on a parcel more particularly described as PIN#: 249-40-4135 in the Dulles Election District.
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In accordance with HUD requirements, 24 CFR §91.105 Citizen Participation Plan, a Substantial Amendment is required when there is a change in the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an activity with regard to a previous FY approved Annual Action Plan. The following projects and activities will be reprogrammed from the specific years’ programs and activities into to PY19 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for the activity Loudoun County Habitat for Humanity in the amount of $323,926.22 and Public Services Activity NVDC Oral Health Care Program in the amount of $4,071.86 in PY16 2016 Annual Action Plan and $12,008.98 in PY17 2020 Annual Action Plan for a total of $16,080.84.
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Pursuant to Virginia Code §15.2-1901 et seq., the Board of Supervisors shall consider the adoption of a resolution approving a proposed public use and directing the acquisition of real property for such public use by condemnation (eminent domain). The subject property consists of portions of three (3) parcels located along the north side of Braddock Road (Route 620) in Aldie, Virginia. The subject property is proposed to be used for public street right-of-way, permanent waterline easements, permanent public access easements, and temporary construction easements for the construction of the road expansion project in Loudoun County, Virginia. The subject properties are more particularly described as follows:
Components of the Annual Action Plan include, without limitation, descriptions of:
Property to be acquired from Kirkpatrick Farms Community Association, Inc. - Parcel 011 (PIN#: 206-26-3370): Approximately 5,552 square feet for public street purposes, 637 square feet for a permanent public access easement, and 9,918 square feet for a temporary construction easement on Kirkpatrick Farms Community Association, Inc. property located on the north side of Braddock Road (Route 620) in Aldie, and located on a parcel more particularly described as PIN#: 206-26-3370 in the Dulles Election District. A complete copy of the full text of the above-referenced proposed resolution, as well as a plat and vicinity maps serving to further identify the subject property, is available and may be examined at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 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”).
APPL-2021-0002 APPEAL OF ZCOR-2019-0172
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CLS Bldg C, LC; CLS Phase 1, LC; CLS Phase II, LC; and Comstock Loudoun Station L.C., of Reston, Virginia, have submitted an application for an appeal of the November 12, 2019, Zoning Administrator determination, ZCOR-2019-0172, which granted approval of administrative changes to the approved Concept Development Plan for ZCPA-2015-0014, Loudoun Station Gramercy District, pursuant to Section 6-1216(A) of the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance, including a modification to the road network for the Loudoun Station Gramercy District and an alteration to the orientation of some buildings within the Loudoun Station Gramercy District. The subject property is zoned PD-TRC (Planned Development-Transit Related Center) under the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance and is also located within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contours. The subject property is approximately 10.7 acres in size and is located north of the Dulles Greenway (Route 267) and south of Shellhorn Road (Route 643) in Ashburn, Virginia, in the Broad Run Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 089-36-1174 and is owned by Au Loudoun Station, LLC.
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Legal Notices APPROVAL OF A BOUNDARY LINE AGREEMENT TO CHANGE THE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA, AND THE TOWN OF LEESBURG, VIRGINIA
ZOAM-2022-0001 GROUND-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY GENERATION FACILITIES
Pursuant to Virginia Code §15.2-3106 et seq., the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors hereby provides notice of its intention to approve a Boundary Line Agreement with the Town of Leesburg, Virginia, (“Town”) to change the existing boundary line between Loudoun County, Virginia, (“County”) and the Town. The proposed boundary line change would incorporate into the municipal limits of the Town a land area containing 35.13 acres, more or less, being all of the property identified as Loudoun County Parcel Identification Numbers (PINs) 234-29-4515, 234-29-0522, and 234-39-2601, owned by Compass Creek Parkway, LLC (At Home), CC Outparcel, LC (Peterson Companies), and Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust, and the portion of the abutting right-of-way of Compass Creek Parkway fronting along the western side of PIN 234-39-6010 containing 2.65 Acres, more or less, of dedicated right-of-way (“Subject Property”).
Pursuant to Virginia Code §§15.2-2204, 15.2-2285, and 15.2-2286, and a Resolution of Intent to Amend adopted by the Board of Supervisors on February 15, 2022, the Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice of proposed amendments to the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance (“Zoning Ordinance”) in order to establish new, and clarify and revise, regulations and definitions to address a January 13, 2022, Attorney General Opinion (AGO) that impacts the County’s ability to regulate the location of ground-mounted solar energy generation facilities. The amendment proposes revisions to Article 5, Additional Regulations and Standards, Section 5-100, Accessory Uses and Structures, Article 8, Definitions, and such other Articles, Sections, Subsections, and provisions of the Zoning Ordinance as necessary to implement and maintain consistency with the foregoing amendments or as otherwise necessary to correct typographical errors, section and subsection numbering, and formatting within, update cross-references to, and further clarify the requirements of, the above-mentioned section(s) of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed text amendments under consideration include, without limitation, the following:
The new location of the boundary line between the County and the Town would correspond generally to a line extending southeasterly from a point located along the Town’s western boundary, which point also is located along the western boundary of land owned by the Town of Leesburg and adjacent to Leesburg Executive Airport (PINs 234-49-1255 and 234-50-6397), to a point joining the northern parcel line of PIN 235-29-7431 and then southwesterly along the northern boundaries of PINs 235-29-7431 and 234-192469, then northwesterly along the eastern right-of-way of Compass Creek Parkway to a point opposite the exit ramp from the Dulles Greenway (PIN 234-37-8457), then west across Compass Creek Parkway to the southern right-of-way of the exit ramp, which is also a part of PIN 234-37-8457 , then northerly along the western right-of-way of the Compass Creek right-of-way to the southern boundary of the Town of Leesburg. The Subject Property to be incorporated into the Town is located adjacent to the south and west sides of the current municipal limits of the Town, in the Catoctin Election District, and is depicted on the below map.
(Zoning Ordinance Amendment)
Amendments to Article 5, Additional Regulations and Standards, Section 5-101, Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures, Subsection (A), Residential, and Subsection (B), Commercial and Industrial: • Establish new, and clarify and revise, existing, regulations to add “Ground-mounted solar facility” and “Ground-mounted solar energy generation facility” to the lists of permitted accessory uses and structures when serving only the uses located on the same lot where the ground-mounted solar facility or ground-mounted solar energy generation facility is located. Amendments to Article 8, Definitions • Establish new, and clarify and revise, the existing definition of “Electric Generating Plant and Transmission Facility” to specify that the definition of the use includes the term “Utility Generating Plant or Transmission Facility” and includes “ground mounted solar facilities,” “ground-mounted solar energy generation facilities,” and other types of solar generating panels as contemplated by Virginia Code §56594 that serve lots other than the lot where a ground-mounted solar energy generation facility is located. The public purposes of these amendments are to achieve the purposes of zoning as set forth in Virginia Code §§15.2-2200 and 15.2-2283, 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.
SIDP-2021-0003 XCAL SHOOTING SPORTS & FITNESS SIGN DEVELOPMENT PLAN (Sign Development Plan)
Caliber Club Sports Inc. of Frederick, Maryland, has submitted an application for a Sign Development Plan to request alternative sign regulations for permitted signs in order to modify: 1) the total aggregate sign area; 2) the maximum number of signs; and 3) the maximum area for any one sign for signs for Commercial Office and Industrial uses. The subject property is being developed pursuant to ZCPA-2014-0008, Commonwealth Center, in the PD-IP (Planned Development-Industrial Park) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance, and pursuant to Section 5-1202(E) alternative sign regulations for permitted signs may be requested with the submission of a Sign Development Plan. The subject property is located within the Route 28 Taxing District and within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 noise contours. The subject property is approximately 5.4 acres in size and is located on the south side of Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) and on the north side of Russell Branch Parkway (Route 1061) at 44950 Russel Branch Parkway, Ashburn, Virginia, in the Broad Run Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 039-16-7892. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Mixed Use Place Type)), which designate this area for a compact, pedestrian-oriented environment consisting of a vertical mix of Residential, Commercial, Entertainment, Cultural, and Recreational uses.
SPEX-2021-0003 QUARLES PETROLEUM FUEL STATION (Special Exception)
A copy of the draft Boundary Line Agreement may be examined at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 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”).
Quarles Petroleum, Inc. of Fredericksburg, Virginia, has submitted an application for a Special Exception to permit an Automobile Service Station use in the PD-GI (Planned Development - General Industrial) zoning district. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed use is listed as a Special Exception use under Section 4-604(X). The subject property is located outside of but within one (1) mile of the LDN 60 aircraft noise contour. The subject property is approximately 4.9 acres in size and is located north of Overland Drive (Route 2962) on the east side of Pebble Run Place (Route 2963) at 23560 Pebble Run Place, Sterling, Virginia, in the Dulles Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 123-19-1239. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area Suburban Industrial/ Mineral Extraction)) which designate this area for large manufacturing, contractor with outdoor storage, and other productive uses.
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Legal Notices CMPT-2021-0002 & SPMI-2021-0001 GLOBAL PLAZA SUBSTATION (Commission Permit & Minor Special Exception)
Virginia Electric and Power Company of Glen Allen, Virginia, has submitted an application for Commission approval to permit development of an Electric Utility Substation, Distribution in the PD-IP (Planned Development – Industrial Park) zoning district. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance and requires a Commission Permit in accordance with Section 6-1101. The modification of the Additional Regulations applicable to the proposed Electric Utility Substation use is authorized by Minor Special Exception under Section 5-600, Additional Regulations for Specific Uses, pursuant to which the Applicant requests the following modification: ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION §5-616(D), Additional Regulations for Specific Uses, Utility Substations
PROPOSED MODIFICATION Modify the Type C Buffer Yard requirements along the southern and eastern perimeters to eliminate the required landscaping and reduce the ultimate buffer width.
The subject property is located within the Route 28 Taxing District and 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 an approximately 4.6-acre portion of a larger parcel that is located in the east quadrant of the intersection of Pacific Boulevard (Route 1036) and Relocation Drive (Route 775) and on the west side of Fitness Court (Route 1700) in the Broad Run Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as: PIN
PROPERTY ADDRESS
045-39-6350
N/A
045-39-9350 (portion)
N/A
The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Employment Place Type)), which designates this area for a Mix of Office, Production, Research and Development, and Flex space as Core uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of up to 1.0.
ZMAP-2020-0004, ZMOD-2020-0008, ZMOD-2020-0009 & ZMOD-2020-0010 FLEETWOOD SOUTH (Zoning Map Amendment & Zoning Modifications)
PHD Associates, LLC, of Melville, New York, has submitted an application to rezone approximately 86.97 acres from the Transitional Residential – 3 (Upper Broad Run and Upper Foley (TR3-UBF) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance to the R-4 ADU (Single Family Residential – 4, ADU Development Regulations) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance in order to develop 246 single-family residential units at a density of approximately 2.8 dwelling units per acre. The applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modifications: ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION
PROPOSED MODIFICATION
§3-404 (C)(1), Single Family Residential, Lot Requirements for Suburban Design Option, Yards, Front.
To reduce the front yard for single family detached units from 25 feet to 20 feet.
And §3-404(C)(2), Single Family Residential, Lot Requirements for Suburban Design Option, Yards, Side.
To reduce the side yard for single family detached units from 9 feet to 5 feet. To reduce the rear yard for single family detached units from 25 feet to 20 feet.
And §3-404(C)(3), Single Family Residential, Lot Requirements for Suburban Design Option, Yards, Rear. §7-703(B)(1), Single Family Residential District, Lot and Building Requirements, Lot Width. And §7-703(D)(1), Single Family Residential District, Lot and Building Requirements, Lot Coverage. And §7-703(F)(2), Single Family Residential District, Lot and Building Requirements, Other Regulations. §1-205(A), Interpretation of Ordinance, Limitations and Methods for Measurements of Lots, Yards and Related Terms. Lot Access Requirements.
Reduce the required lot width for single family detached, suburban, from 50 feet to 40 feet minimum. Increase maximum lot coverage for single-family detached units from 35 percent to 48 percent maximum. To permit single family detached units to front on a private road rather than a public road.
To permit single family detached units to front on a private road rather than a public road.
The subject property is located within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contours, and within the Floodplain Overlay District (FOD), minor floodplain. The subject property is approximately 87.2 acres in size and is located on the east side of Fleetwood Road (Route 616), west of Evergreen Mills Road (Route 621), and south of Sleeping Woods Court (Route 616) in the Blue Ridge Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as:
PIN
PROPERTY ADDRESS
244-49-5748
23208 Sleeping Woods Ct., Aldie, Virginia
244-49-0257
23266 Sleeping Woods Ct., Aldie, Virginia
244-39-3372
N/A
244-28-8559
23504 Fleetwood Rd., Aldie, Virginia
244-39-0937
N/A
244-29-0197
N/A
The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Transition Policy Area) in the Transition Small Lot Neighborhood Place Type which designates this area for predominantly single-family home neighborhoods designed in a cluster arrangement that includes a focal point such as a civic use, park, or green at a density of up to four dwelling units per acre.
ZCPA-2020-0003 TRUE NORTH DATA
(Zoning Concept Plan Amendment) Compass Data Centers IAD I LLC of Dallas, Texas has submitted an application to amend the existing proffers and Concept Development Plan (“CDP”) approved with ZMAP-2017-0003, True North Data in order to: 1) allow for the option to consolidate three buildings into one building footprint; and 2) increase the maximum building height from 35 feet to 56 feet with no resulting change in density. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is partially located within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contour, partially within the QN (Quarry Notification) Overlay District - Luck Note Area, and partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District). The subject property is approximately 97.12 acres in size and is located on the north side of Sycolin Road (Route 625), on the south side of the Dulles Greenway (Route 267), and on the west side of the Goose Creek, on the northwest side Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659), in the Catoctin Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 194-10-2562. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 Comprehensive Plan (Transition Policy Area (Transition Light Industrial Place Type)), which designate this area for low-traffic Industrial and Employment uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of up to 0.6. Unless otherwise noted in the above notices, copies of the above-referenced amendments, applications, ordinances, and/or plans and related documents may be examined by request at the Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call 703-7770246 (option 5) to request hard copies or electronic copies, 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 for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”). In addition, for detailed instructions on how to access documents using LOLA, to request that documents be emailed to you, to receive physical copies of documents, or to arrange a time to view the file at the Loudoun County Government Center, please email DPZ@loudoun.gov or call 703-777-0246 (option 5). Board of Supervisors public hearings are available for live viewing on television on Comcast Government Channel 23 and Verizon FiOS Channel 40, and livestreamed at loudoun.gov/meetings. All members of the public who desire to speak will be heard as to their views pertinent to these matters. Public input may be provided by electronic means at Board public hearings. Members of the public who wish to provide public input, whether electronically or in person, will be accommodated without advanced sign-up during the hearing, however, members of the public are strongly encouraged to sign-up in advance. For this public hearing, advanced sign-up will be taken after 8:30 a.m. on April 1, 2022, and no later than 12:00 p.m. on April 13, 2022. 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 during the public hearing. Citizens may also submit written comments by email sent to bos@loudoun.gov. Any written comments received prior to the public hearing will be distributed to Board members and made part of the minutes for 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, CHAIR LOUDOUN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 3/24, 3/31 & 4/7/22
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Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING The LOUDOUN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room on the first floor of the County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following: ZMAP-2021-0007, ZMOD-2021-0025, ZMOD-2021-0026 ZMOD-2021-0027 & ZMOD-2021-0028 INNOVATION MULTIFAMILY (Zoning Map Amendment & Zoning Modifications)
Greystar Development East, LLC of McLean, Virginia, has submitted an application to rezone approximately 4.8 acres from the R-1 (Single Family Residential) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the PD-TC (Planned Development – Town Center) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to develop a maximum of 415 attached multifamily dwelling units at a proposed maximum density of 86.46 dwelling units per acre. The applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION
PROPOSED MODIFICATION
§4-802, PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Size, Location, and Components.
Reduce the PD-TC minimum zoning district size from 30 acres to 4 acres.
§4-802, PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Size, Location, and Components.
Allow the Town Center Core to be located within 10,000 feet of another Town Center Core.
§4-802(A), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Eliminate the requirement for vertically Center, Size, Location and Components, Town integrated buildings. Center Core. §4-802(A), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Reduce the Town Center Core minimum size from 10 acres to four acres. Center, Size, Location and Components, Town Center Core. §4-805(A)(3)(a), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Lot Requirements, Town Center Core, Yards, Front.
Increase the maximum front yard setback from 25 feet to 35 feet.
§4-805(C)(2), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Lot Requirements, Other yard requirements, Adjacent to Other Districts.
Reduce the minimum building and parking setback from 20 feet to 15 feet. And Reduce the minimum setback for outdoor storage and loading from 35 feet to 5 feet.
§4-806(A), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Eliminate the 0.80 maximum lot coverage Center, Building Requirements, Lot Coverage. requirement in the Town Center Fringe. §4-806(B)(1)(a), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Building Requirements, Building Height, Town Center Core, Maximum Height.
Increase the maximum building height from 60 feet to 85 feet.
§4-808(A)(2), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Land Use Arrangement, Generally.
Eliminate the requirement for a town green.
§4-808(A)(3), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Land Use Arrangement, Generally.
Allow for a maximum of up to 100% of the total gross floor area to be devoted to residential use.
§4-808(A)(4), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Land Use Arrangement, Generally.
Eliminate the requirement for civic or public uses.
§4-808(A)(5), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Land Use Arrangement, Generally.
Eliminate the requirement for on-street parking.
§4-808(A)(8), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Land Use Arrangement, Generally.
Eliminate the requirement for 12 foot sidewalks in the Town Center Core.
§4-808(A)(11), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Land Use Arrangement, Generally.
Eliminate the requirement for above grade parking structures to be compatible with nearby building architecture.
§4-808(B)(1), PD-TC Planned Development –Town Center, Land Use Arrangement, Town Center Core.
Eliminate the requirement for blocks in the Town Center Core.
§4-808(B)(2), PD-TC Planned Development –Town Center, Land Use Arrangement, Town Center Core.
Eliminate the requirement for block frontages to be occupied by pedestrian oriented businesses on the ground floor.
§4-808(D), PD-TC Planned Development –Town Center, Land Use Arrangement, Access from Major Roads.
Allow the primary access to the district to be from a residential neighborhood street.
ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION
PROPOSED MODIFICATION
§5-1102(D) and Table 5-1102, Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements, Number of Parking and Loading Spaces Required, Parking and Loading Requirement by Use.
Reduce the parking requirements to 1.25 parking spaces per unit.
§5-1303(A)(1), Tree Planting and Replacement, Canopy Requirements, Site Planning.
Allow the 10% tree canopy requirement to be calculated based on the land area of the property in lieu of the limits of the rezoning.
§5-1403(B) Landscaping, Buffer Yards, Screening, and Landscape Plans, Road Corridor Buffers and Setbacks, Road Corridor Buffers and Setbacks Matrix, Table 5-1403 (B).
Reduce the required building setback from 75 feet to 20 feet and the required parking setback from 35 feet to 15 feet along Innovation Avenue and Davis Drive. And Allow for a Buffer Type 1 along Innovation Avenue and Davis Drive in lieu of a Buffer Type 2.
§5-1403(D) Landscaping, Buffer Yards, Reduce the Type 1 required road corridor buffer Screening, and Landscape Plans, Road Corridor width from 10 feet to eight feet. Buffers and Setbacks, Road Corridor Buffer Width and Plant Requirements, Table 5-1403(D). §5-1404(B) Landscaping, Buffer Yards, Screening, and Landscape Plans, Buffer Yards, Use Buffer Yard Matrix, Table 5-1404(B).
Eliminate the buffer requirements along the northern property line.
The subject property is located within the Route 28 Taxing District and within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contours, within the QN (Quarry Notification) Overlay District- Loudoun Note Area, and partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District). The subject property is approximately 7.11 acres in size and is located north of Innovation Avenue (Route 209) and east of Sully Road (Route 28), in the Broad Run Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN 035-27-7033. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Urban Policy Area (Urban Transit Center Place Type)) which designate this area for a range of Residential, Retail, Office, Entertainment, and Community Activity uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of up to 2.0.
ZMAP-2021-0003, SPEX-2021-0004, SPEX-2021-0011, ZMOD-2021-0003 ZMOD-2021-0004, ZMOD-2021-0005, ZMOD-2021-0006, ZMOD-2021-0047 & ZMOD-2021-0092 RIVANA AT INNOVATION STATION (Zoning Map Amendment, Special Exceptions, & Zoning Modifications)
DWC Holdings LLC of Chicago, Illinois, has submitted applications for the following: 1) to rezone approximately 4.92 acres from the PD-RDP (Planned Development – Research Development Park) zoning district under the 1972 Zoning Ordinance, 18.47 acres from the PD-OP (Planned Development – Office Park) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance and 50.6 acres from the PD-TC (Planned Development – Town Center) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the PD-TC zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to develop a maximum of 2,719 attached multifamily dwelling units at a proposed maximum density of 34.27 dwelling units per acre, and a maximum of 3,297,000 square feet of nonresidential development at a proposed maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1.85; 2) a Special Exception to permit incidental structures greater than 840 square feet of floor area in the Floodplain Overlay District and to permit passive and active recreation uses up to 10% of the floodplain area; and 3) a Special Exception to permit surface parking. These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance , and the proposed uses are listed as Special Exception uses under Section 4-1506(E), Section 4-1506(F) and Section 4-803, Table 4-803. The applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION
PROPOSED MODIFICATION
§4-802, PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Size, Location, and Components.
Allow Town Center Core to be located within 10,000 feet of another Town Center Core.
§4-802(A), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Size, Location, and Components, Town Center Core.
Allow for single use buildings in the Town Center Core.
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PROPOSED MODIFICATION
§4-805(C)(2), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Lot Requirements, Other yard requirements, Adjacent to Other Districts.
Allow for a zero foot setback for buildings, parking, storage and loading areas adjacent to Fairfax County line.
§4-806(A), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Building Requirements, Lot Coverage.
Eliminate the 0.80 maximum lot coverage requirement in the Town Center Fringe.
§4-806(B)(1)(a), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Building Requirements, Building Height, Town Center Core, Maximum Height.
Increase the maximum building height from 120 feet to 230 feet.
§4-806(B)(2)(a), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Building Requirements, Building Height, Town Center Fringe, Maximum Height.
Increase the maximum building height from 60 feet to 240 feet.
§4-808(A)(3), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Land Use Arrangement, Generally.
Allow for a maximum of up to 65% of the total gross floor area be devoted to residential use.
§4-808(A)(4), PD-TC Planned Development – Town Center, Land Use Arrangement, Generally.
Allow for the minimum 3% civic use to be calculated by total land area in lieu of total gross floor area square footage.
§4-808(C)(1), PD-TC Planned Development –Town Center, Land Use Arrangement, Town Center Fringe.
Increase the Town Center Fringe maximum perimeter distance from 1,600 feet to 2,150 feet.
§5-1002(D)(1), Scenic Creek Valley Buffer, Scenic Creek Valley Buffer Established.
Reduce the Scenic Creek Valley Buffer setback from 150 feet to 50 feet.
§5-1102(D) and Table 5-1102, Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements, Number of Parking and Loading Spaces Required, Parking. and Loading Requirement by Use.
Allow for a parking reduction of up to 40% of the maximum requirement.
§5-1103(A), Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements, General Location Requirements, Parking Facilities.
Allow for parking facilities to be located within 1500 feet of the principal entrance of the building lot being served.
§5-1303(A)(1), Tree Planting and Replacement, Canopy Requirements, Site Planning.
Allow the 10% tree canopy requirement to be calculated based on the overall PD-TC zoning district rather than on a per site plan basis.
§5-1403(B) Landscaping, Buffer Yards, Screening, and Landscape Plans, Road Corridor Buffers and Setbacks, Road Corridor Buffer and Setbacks Matrix, Table 5-1403 (B).
Reduce the required building setback from 75 feet to 35 feet along Innovation Avenue. And Reduce the required building setback from 100 feet to 75 feet from Sully Road (Route 28). and Reduce the required building setback from 75 feet to 50 feet along the Route 28 grade separated interchanges.
The subject property is located within the Route 28 Taxing District, within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contours, within the QN (Quarry Notification) Overlay District- Loudoun Note Area, and partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District). The subject property is approximately 79.34 acres in size and is located south of Innovation Avenue (Route 209), east of Sully Road (Route 28), and north of the Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) in the Broad Run Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as follows: PIN
PROPERTY ADDRESS
035-25-8897 035-26-4587 035-25-7745 035-26-2113 035-17-3774 035-26-7139 035-16-7202
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Urban Policy Area (Urban Transit Center Place Type)) which designate this area for a range of Residential, Retail, Office, Entertainment, and Community Activity uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of up to 2.0.
ZMOD-2019-0051 DULLES 28 CENTRE SIGN PLAN (Zoning Ordinance Modification)
Dulles 28 Centre Retail Group LLC of Rockville, Maryland, has submitted an application to modify the applicable provisions of Section 523 of the 1972 Zoning Ordinance to implement a Comprehensive Sign Package pursuant to Section 700.2 of the 1972 Zoning Ordinance which proposes changes to the total aggregate sign area, maximum number of signs, and maximum area of any one sign for building mounted signs for an approximately 13.07-acre property located in the PD-CH (Planned Development – Commercial Highway) zoning district under the 1972 Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is being developed pursuant to ZMAP-1989-0021, Dulles 28 Centre, Concept Development Plan Amendment in the PD-CH (Planned Development Commercial Highway) zoning district under the 1972 Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is located within the Route 28 Taxing District. The subject property is approximately 13.07 acres in size and is located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Sully Road (Route 28) and Waxpool Road (Route 625) at 22000 Dulles Retail Plaza, Sterling, Virginia in the Broad Run Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 044-49-3578. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Mixed Use Place Type), which designate this area for a mix of Residential, Commercial, Entertainment, Cultural, and Recreational uses up to a 1.0 Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
ZMAP-2019-0016 JK TECHNOLOGY PARK #3 (Zoning Map Amendment)
JK Land Holdings LLC of Sterling Virginia, has submitted an application to rezone approximately 21.23 acres from the RC (Rural Commercial) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the PD-IP (Planned Development – Industrial Park) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to develop by right uses including office and data center uses in the PD-IP zoning district up to a 0.6 Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The property is located within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, within the Ldn 65 or higher and located partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District), major floodplain. The subject property is approximately 21.23 acres in size and is located on the west side of Stone Springs Boulevard (Route 659) and south of Arcola Mills Drive (Route 621) in the Blue Ridge Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 203-29-5737. The area is governed by the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Employment)), which supports primarily Office, Production, Flex space, and Warehousing uses as well as startups and established businesses with limited Retail uses at a FAR of up to 1.0.
SPEX-2021-0001 POTOMACK LAKES PLAYGROUND (Special Exception)
The Board of Supervisors of Loudoun County, Virginia, and the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services of Leesburg, Virginia, has submitted an application for a Special Exception to permit incidental structures in excess of 840 square feet within the major floodplain in the PD-H4 (Planned Development-Housing 4) zoning district. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed use is listed as a Special Exception use under 4-1506(E). The subject property is partially located in the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District), major floodplain. The subject property is approximately 35.43 acres in size and is located north of Algonkian Parkway (Route 1582) on the east side of Cascades Parkway (Route 1794) at 20286 Cascades Parkways, Sterling, Virginia in the Algonkian Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 010-27-3927. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Neighborhood Place Type)), which designate this area for existing Parks and Recreation facilities uses. Unless otherwise noted above, full and complete copies of the above-referenced amendments, applications, ordinances and/or plans, and related documents may be examined in the Loudoun County Department of Building and Development, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., 2nd Floor, Leesburg, Virginia, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 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. Additionally, documents may be viewed and downloaded electronically the week before the hearing at www.loudoun.gov/pc. For further information, contact the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-777-0246. Citizens are encouraged to call in advance to sign up to speak at the public hearing. If you wish to sign up in advance of the hearing, please call the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-7770246 prior to 12:00 PM on the day of the public hearing. Speakers may also sign up at the hearing. Written comments are welcomed at any time and may be sent to the Loudoun County Planning Commission, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., 3rd Floor, MSC #62, Leesburg, Virginia 20175, or by e-mail to loudounpc@loudoun.gov. If written comments are presented at the hearing, please provide ten (10) copies for distribution to the Commission and the Clerk’s records. All members of the public will be heard as to their views pertinent to these matters. Any individual representing and/or proposing to be the sole speaker on behalf of a citizen’s organization or civic association is encouraged to contact the Department of Planning and Zoning prior to the date of the public hearing if special arrangements for additional speaking time and/or audio-visual equipment will be requested. Such
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Legal Notices an organization representative will be allotted 6 minutes to speak, and the Chairman may grant additional time if the request is made prior to the date of the hearing and the need for additional time is reasonably justified. Citizens are encouraged to call the Department of Planning and Zoning on the day of the public hearing to confirm that an item is on the agenda, or, the most current agenda may be viewed on the Planning Commission’s website at www.loudoun.gov/pc. In the event that the second Thursday is a holiday or the meeting may not be held due to inclement weather or other conditions that make it hazardous for members to attend, the meeting will be moved to the third Tuesday of the month. In the event that Tuesday is a holiday or the Tuesday meeting may not be held due to inclement weather or other conditions that make it hazardous for members to attend, the meeting will be held on the following Thursday. The meeting will be held at a place determined by the Chairman.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA Virginia Code § 8.01-316 Case No.:
JJ044669-04-00
Loudoun Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Lucas Eduardo Ixcotoyac Castro Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v. Catarina Castro Chiroy, mother, Lucas Ixcotoyac Itzep, putative father, and Unknown Father The object of this suit is to hold an Annual Foster Care Review hearing and Review of Foster Care Plan pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 16.1-282.2 and 16.1-281 for Lucas Eduardo Ixcotoyac Castro. It is ORDERED that the defendants Catarina Castro Chiroy, mother, Lucas Ixcotoyac Itzep, putative father, and Unknown Father appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before May 10, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 & 4/28/22
ORDER OF PUBLICATION COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Case No.:
JJ044218-05-00
VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LOUDOUN COUNTY IN RE: ESTATE OF PATIENCE R. KNOCKETT ) ) ) Probate File No. 19608
It appearing that a report of the account of W. Franklin Pugh, Administrator for the Estate of Patience R. Knockett, and a report of the debts and demands against the Estate have been filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Loudoun County, and that more than 6 months have elapsed since the qualification of the Administrator before this Court, It is ORDERED that the creditors of, and all others interested in, the Estate of Patience R. Knockett, deceased, do show cause, if any they can, on the Friday, May 6, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., before this Court at its courtroom in Leesburg, Virginia, against payment and delivery of said Estate to James R. Knockett as Custodian for Zane T. Knockett and to James R. Knockett as Custodian for Zoey T. Knockett under the Virginia Transfer to Minors Act, after payment of remaining administrative expenses; 4/7 & 4/14/22
Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Isabella S. Montenegro
The object of this suit is to hold a 3rd permanency planning review hearing pursuant to Va. Code Sections 16.1-282.1, 63.2-906 and 63.2-910.2 for Isabella S. Montenegro. It is ORDERED that the defendant Jeffrey Wayne McGowan, putative father appear at the above-named Court and protect his interests on or before April 19, 2022 at 2:00 pm. 3/24 , 3/31, 4/7 & 4/14
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE 1-211.1; 8.01-316, -317, 20-104 Case No. 22-966
LOUDOUN COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT 18 EAST MARKET ST., LEESBURG, VA 20176 Yvonne Thompson v. David James Thompson,
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AGAINST DISTRIBUTION
Loudoun Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v. Jeffrey Wayne McGowan, putative father
Hearing assistance is available for meetings in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room. FM Assistive Listening System is available at the meetings at all other locations. If you require any type of reasonable accommodation as a result of a physical, sensory or mental disability to participate in this meeting, contact the Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-777-0246. Please provide three days’ notice.
THE OBJECT OF THIS SUIT is to obtain a divorce a vinculo matrimonii. IT is ORDERED that David James Thompson appear at the above-named court and protect his/her interests on or before May 20, 2022 at 2:00 PM. 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 & 4/7/22
ORDER OF PUBLICATION COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316 Case No.:
JJ046000-01-00; JJ046001-01-00; JJ046002-01-00
4/7 & 4/14/22
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. Sunila D. Dutt, who was admitted to the bar of the State of New Jersey on 08/17/2012 and who was thereafter suspended from the practice of law by the Supreme Court, is applying to be reinstated to the practice. Objections or relevant information concerning this application for reinstatement should be forwarded immediately to Chief Counsel, Disciplinary Review Board, P.O. Box 962, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0962. 4/7/22
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) The Town of Leesburg will accept proposals electronically via the Commonwealth’s e-procurement website (www.eva.virginia. gov), until 3:00 p.m. on May 12, 2022 for the following:
RFP No. 100170-FY22-33-R Long Term Disability The Town of Leesburg is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide Long Term Disability Insurance for Town Staff.
Loudoun Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
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Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Angelie Iraheta Archilla, Mia Isabella Iraheta and Kai Iraheta
4/7/22
Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v. Unknown Father(s) The object of this suit is to hold an adjudicatory hearing regarding child protective orders pursuant to Virginia Code § 16.1-253 for Angelie Iraheta Archilla, Mia Isabella Iraheta and Kai Iraheta, and; hold a dispositional hearing regarding child protective orders pursuant to Virginia Code § 16.1-278.2 for Angelie Iraheta Archilla, Mia Isabella Iraheta and Kai Iraheta. It is ORDERED that the defendants Unknown Father(s) appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before April 28, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. (Adjudicatory) and May 25, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. (Dispositional) 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 & 4/28/22
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Legal Notices TOWN OF HAMILTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, Sections 15.2-1427, 46.2-752, 58.1-3000, -3515 and -3524, the Hamilton Town Council will hold a public hearing beginning at 7:00p.m. on Monday April 18, 2022, at the Town Office, 53 E. Colonial Highway, Hamilton, Virginia, to consider Town Code amendments requested by Loudoun County to implement the County collection of Town taxes and motor vehicle license fees. The proposed Town Code Chapter 22 and 26 amendments: eliminate a specific tax setting date; delete identification of Personal Property Tax Relief percentages due to annual variances; change motor vehicle license fee period to January 1-December 31; change motor vehicle license fee payment date to May 5; repeal motor vehicle license fee pro-ration, delinquent penalty and interest provisions; and repeal the $16.00 motorcycle vehicle license fee and adopt a $25.00 fee for all motor vehicles (an increase of $9.00). Information regarding the proposed amendments is available for review by appointment, at the Town Office, 53 E. Colonial Highway, Hamilton, Virginia from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, holidays excepted, and on the Town website at hamiltonva.gov. All members of the public are invited to present their views on this matter at the public hearing either in person, by written submission, or remotely, by following the instructions on the Town website Meeting Calendar/Livestream Meetings. The Hamilton Town Council meeting will begin immediately after the public hearing. If you require any type of reasonable accommodation because of a physical, sensory or mental disability to participate in this meeting, contact Sherri Jackson, Town Treasurer at 540-338-2811. Please provide three business days’ notice. David R. Simpson, Mayor
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Opinion
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Readers’ Poll LAST WEEK'S QUESTION:
Back on the Shelf The notion of creating a county police department again is heading to the shelf. While the topic has been raised periodically over the past several decades, the county board this time had a valuable tool to shape its debate, a comprehensive independent assessment compiled by law enforcement veterans and devoid of the partisan hues of previous works. Briefed on the report on the same night they adopted a budget, it likely was the projected price tag of ramping up a police department that squelched the enthusiasm of even the most ardent supporters. But the exercise did shine a productive light on several areas where the existing Sheriff’s Office operations could improve, including better strategic planning, better coordination with county and regional agencies, better coordination with the county board through a designated point of contact, the formation of a county public safety committee with representatives of law enforcement, criminal justice and mental health agencies, creating a community advisory board, establishing a Mental Health Crisis Task Force, and considering building a mental health treatment center near the county jail. Although the sheriff did not commit to implementing the recommendations, he did voice support for one suggestion—the creation of a community advisory board, an action he had previously dismissed as unnecessary. The sheriff was criticized by supervisors for attempting to make discussion of creating a police department partisan, and even misusing his official department communication channels to attack advocates of the idea. In the end, the only action to come from the exercise was a move sponsored by the board’s Democrats seeking to prevent an unqualified person to run for the office of sheriff. Their concerns were rooted in their own party’s 2019 nominee, who garnered more than 45% of the vote despite having no law enforcement experience. In an 8-1 vote, the board commissioned a study to determine new minimum qualifications for sheriff’s candidates, somewhere above the current requirement at a candidate be at least 18 years old and a county resident for at least a year. Although such a proposal is unlikely to gain traction in the General Assembly, it serves as a confession that in this hyper-partisan climate neither of our political parties nor the voters at large actually can be trusted to put a qualified person in the office—thus ensuring that the debate over a police department will continue. n
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Editor: As the event’s hosts and coordinators, the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties is honored to recognize Give Choose as an essential tool to promote local charitable giving. The March 29 event generated more than $818,000 for 135 charities. It has become the largest day of giving here at home. While my household, and perhaps yours, is on its way to developing a new normal after COIVD-19 struck our community in March 2020, that most certainly is not the case for all of our neighbors. Two “canary in the coal mine” nonprofit groups, Loudoun Cares providing rent and utility assistance, and Loudoun Hunger Relief addressing food
insecurity—as well as other nonprofit organizations—report an increase among those seeking a hand up over this time last year. Gratefully, more than 2,000 philanthropists and dozens of corporate sponsors joined Give Choose to help aid, educate, protect, support, steward, and advance our community and those around us. That’s what makes our community one of the best in which to grow up, and grow old. We thank them all. By the way, the Community Foundation will leave the GiveChoose.org portal open for a short period of time. If you haven’t seen this distinguished list of locally serving nonprofits, please take a look, and choose to give. — Amy E. Owen, President & CEO Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties
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Time to Put the Political Ink Away BY STILSON GREENE
For 38 years I have written and drawn a weekly editorial cartoon for a Loudoun newspaper. First the Loudoun Times-Mirror, then Leesburg Today and finally Loudoun Now. That’s over 1,950 cartoons and miles of political ink. The time has come for me to put aside my pen. Through the years I have worked with great editors, including George Barton, Brett Phillips and Norman Styer; not once did they censor or change my work. They allowed my voice to speak from that one panel and for that I am grateful. During those 38 years, I warned about the dangers and effects of bad development, lauded the design of good planned development, praised the work, and also chided the work, of Loudoun’s public servants. I attempted to do this with good humor and respect, because I have a deep respect for anyone who enters that very public scrutinized arena.
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I have seen so many changes in Loudoun, some for the better and some for the worse. I am not retiring; I will continue to run my graphic design and illustration business as I have for the last 42 years. I am merely closing the lid on the political ink bottle. Thank you, Loudoun. Thank you, Loudouners. n
Editor’s Note: If you’ve been entertained, informed, agitated—or caricatured—by a Stilson Greene editorial cartoon over the past four decades, please join us for a reception honoring that public service on Thursday, April 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the gazebo behind the Laurel Brigade, 20 W. Market St. in Leesburg.
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Qualifications continued from page 1 toward asking the General Assembly to put those requirements into law—a state constitutional amendment. “In any election you can have a wave year where you have a wave of people come in and vote for a person because of a letter behind their name. In any election you can have a moment where neither person is really appropriate to be the sheriff,” Randall said. “That is an important job, a serious job, and there needs to be some serious qualifications at a minimum,” said Supervisor Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge). “And so I was shocked, actually, today to learn that the qualifications apparently are that you have to be 18, which if you go to the Sheriff’s Office website and look at employment opportunities the minimum qualification is you have to be 21.” Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) said it’s a discussion at least worth having. “Politicians run for office, and any politician can run for the office of sheriff, and if they’re good, they run a good campaign, they can win,” he said. Only Supervisor Kristen C. Umstattd (D-Leesburg) voted against. “I don’t know what we envision those qualifications would be. I also tend to agree … that this is not going to pass the General Assembly,” Umstattd said. Supervisors voted to support that measure 8-1.
Competing Stories on Deputy Morale While there was no disagreement on the crime rate or professionalism of law enforcement in Loudoun, supervisors heard—and offered—competing narratives on morale among sheriff’s deputies. A study by the International Association of Chiefs of Police found Loudoun’s deputies generally have high morale, but acknowledged their survey response had been limited. Some supervisors also said they have heard mostly good things about working for the Sheriff’s Office. “When I run into them on the streets and at the gas stations and stuff, many of them have no clue who I am. And I’ll ask them, hey, how are things at the sheriff’s department?” Buffington said. “And 99% of the time it’s something positive.” But some people, including former sheriff’s deputies, recalled a toxic work environment and fears of political retaliation against deputies. Chapman has faced lawsuits and complaints before for political retaliation, and in court defended his
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Loudoun Sheriff Mike Chapman listens to county supervisors debate the merits of creating a police department at their April 5 meeting.
legal authority to fire deputies for political reasons. And some supervisors said they have heard that before. “I have had sheriff’s deputies approach me in huge numbers—at the mall, at Loudoun United games, at the gas station, at parades, on the walking trail, at church—I have had four meetings in Reston and one in Alexandria with sheriff’s deputies. It’s not one or two here and there. It’s fairly continuous that sheriff’s deputies have approached me … the term I hear most often is, ‘it’s toxic,’” Randall said. Randall and others also rebuked Chapman for his use of official government information channels for political purposes. Most recently, Chapman sent a press release through Alert Loudoun and other channels urging supporters to email the Board of Supervisors in opposition to a police department. “I haven’t responded to you on social media. The reason I’ve not responded to you and social media is because I’m not in middle school, and I’m going to have a social media fight with the sheriff. I’m just not doing it. You can attack me if you want to, but your attacking me is about— your disrespecting me is about what a kind of person you’re choosing to be. I’m never going to lower myself to that place,” Randall said. And supervisors also debated the accountability for elected sheriffs. Compared to an elected sheriff, a police chief would be hired by the county administrator. “The question is, who should the chief law enforcement be accountable to? Is it to the people, or is it to the board and the county administrator? I have a tendency to believe that going directly to the peo-
ple is probably generally the safest route when you want excellent law enforcement services,” Supervisor Caleb Kershner (R-Catoctin) said. Supervisor Michael R. Turner (D-Ashburn) said between elections, there is little public oversight for sheriffs compared to county supervisors. “Once that person is elected, he or she is all-powerful. They don’t have to be transparent. They are not accountable. They don’t have to justify how they design or run their department. They don’t have to perform, they don’t have to be competent,” Turner said. Supervisor Sylvia R. Glass (D-Broad Run) said she was concerned that there is not any work to further explore changing law enforcement in Loudoun. “I think any system that allows a chief law enforcement officer to unilaterally fire deputies and singlehandedly control all aspects of policing with no oversight should have some amount of discussion,” she said.
Study Lays Out Costs, Risks of Police Department Switch Supervisors changed tack to establishing requirements to run for sheriff after commissioning a study on the possible risks, costs and benefits of handing primary law enforcement duties in Loudoun to a new police department. Overall, the International Association of Chiefs of Police found that the Loudoun Sheriff’s Office provides “provides high quality law enforcement and public safety services in all of its lines of business,” “has developed a strong community presence and reputation among the county’s residents and law enforcement partners in the area,” and compares favorably to
other jurisdictions in the region on key performance indicators. The study found no indication the office is in need of major reorganization, but suggested “Effective Practice Recommendations.” The study also estimated costs of between $213.8 million and $307.7 million over the first 10 years to convert, and higher costs to operate thereafter. The study also highlights additional complications because of Loudoun’s current form of government. Loudoun’s traditional county administrator form of government, with five countywide constitutional officers, resembles the government that was set up for Virginia counties during Reconstruction in the late 1800s in terms of how power is distributed among elected officials. It has been modified over time to account for Virginia’s growth and modernization since that era. It is also by far the most common form of county government in Virginia—according to county staff members’ research, 83 of Virginia’s 95 counties use the same system. But almost every other county in Virginia that has a police department uses a different form of government, such as the county executive form in Prince William County or the urban county executive form unique to Fairfax County. But Loudoun’s form of government is required by state law have an elected sheriff, while a police chief would serve within county administration under the Board of Supervisors and county administrator. In other counties with a police department, that has meant the sheriff is relegated to running the jail, court security and civil process. The study also highlighted some things the Board of Supervisors could do if they create a police department, including instituting a citizen oversight and public safety committees, something Sheriff Michael Chapman has resisted; decide what public safety data beyond legally mandated reporting to make public; emphasize diversity hiring and additional training; and authorizing collective bargaining for law enforcement. To launch a police department, supervisors would first have to vote to ask the Circuit Court for a voter referendum. The Circuit Court would then have to place a question on the next ballot, and if voters approve the proposal, the General Assembly and county government would have to pass laws enabling the new department, and the county would have to create the administration to run a police department. If Loudoun were to start a county police department, it would be the first VirQUALIFICATIONS continues on page 39
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ginia county to do so since 1995, when Prince George County officially separated the law enforcement from the Sheriff’s Office. The study also encourages the sheriff’s office to make some reforms and adopt some best practices to improve its work. Those include adopting an annual and four-year strategic plan, take part in county and regional planning, establish a liaison to the county government, and creating a Public Safety Committee and Community Advisory Board to establish public forums and feedback on law enforcement. Chapman trumpeted the study with a press release on official government public information channels, encouraging people to email the Board of Supervisors. “Instead of putting Loudoun County through the unnecessary cost and risk of replacing LCSO with a police department, we should be talking about providing more resources to help LCSO, county mental health and substance abuse services, and others to support our youth and adults in crisis, including a facility that provides a safe and supportive environment pending their transfer to a hospital or other location,” Chapman stated. n
Fire victims continued from page 3 same situation,” Jeromskaia said. Kevin and Mimi Cline also lost their home and belongings. Kevin’s sister, Lori Belanger created a Go-Fund-Me for the couple. Belanger wrote that the funds would go toward covering the couple’s immediate needs. Additionally, neighbors organized a gift card drive at a local Chic-fil-a. People may drop off Visa, Mastercard, Walmart and Target gift cards. Cards can be brought to the Chic-fil-a at 44835 Lakeview Overlook Plaza in Ashburn. The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue department reported that the combined damages to the homes and the loss of possessions total $4 million. The department shared precautions to prevent such fires. According to the department, people should smoke outside, use a deep and sturdy ashtray that will not tip over, soak cigarette butts in water before throwing them away, and test smoke alarms monthly. n
(R-Catoctin) opposed. “This is a tough year for our residents, our business owners, and I would have liked to have seen it on the LCPS side much lower than it was,” Buffington said. Kershner said this year, “inflation is no joke.” “This year, the taxes for every single homeowner in this county have gone up, and it’s really about real dollars,” Kershner said. He and Buffington said it didn’t seem the School Board put as much work into trimming their budget proposal, and pointed to spending outpacing student enrollment growth. But other supervisors said investing in public schools is important. “That is probably the most important part of our budget, because if we don’t educate the children they cannot grow up to be solid members of our community,
Redistricting continued from page 3 of Brambleton. There are more than 800 housing units still to be built in that area. That district is forecasted to be Loudoun’s fastest-growing through 2030. Under the most recent edits, it would begin its ten-year existence already as the most populous district—more than 1,000 residents above the next-closest district, and more than 4,400 people more than the smallest district—and by 2030 is expected to only widen that gap. It is forecasted to have more than 4,600 more residents than the next-most populous district, and more than 18,800 more residents than the smallest district, the county’s northeastern-most district, resembling today’s Algonkian District and proposed to keep the same name. That also recalls an existing problem with Loudoun’s districts—today’s larger Blue Ridge District, which reaches further into southeastern Loudoun, is by far the most populous district in the county, with more than double the population of some other districts. Meanwhile, the new northeastern Algonkian District is expected to see the least growth among all the county’s districts and to fall more than 10,000 residents behind an equal population split by 2030. But county staff members found the
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and life will be very difficult for them,” said Supervisor Kristen C. Umstattd (D-Leesburg). “So, I don’t have any problem sending additional resources to the schools.” Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles), the board’s longest-serving current member, pointed out the board has reduced the tax rate every year he has
been on the board. But he also pointed out the constantly increasing spending on schools, including when measured on a per-student basis. “With all this, I think you cannot argue that the board has not strongly supported public education in Loudoun for a long time,” he said. Exactly how much the School Board will have to trim from its budget proposal remains to be seen; the General Assembly, the school district’s other major source of funding, still has not adopted a budget. And Supervisor Michael R. Turner (D-Ashburn) predicted balancing real estate and personal property tax revenues in the future will only get more difficult. “I think we did great work this year in basically holding where we are right now. I just want to point out that the downward pressure on that ratio is going to increase in subsequent years, and this is something we have to have a pretty serious philosophical discussion about going forward,” he said. n
revised map would be allowable under state law. And county supervisors found more to like than dislike about the map. “If you genuinely believe that this overall map that we have arrived at is harmful to Loudoun County, then by all means, please vote no. But if you’re upset with the process that got us here or you’re upset with a particular narrow feature of the map, I’d ask you to step back and look at the map as a whole,” Turner said. And as a whole, he said, it’s a balanced, compromise map. And compromise was the theme of supervisors’ comments. Letourneau, while also voting for the map, said he was concerned by a district with too many people. “Overage means that [for] those folks, the principle of one person one vote is not really being followed as well as it should be in our representative democracy, and that has been the case in this map that we’ve all been living with for a number of years, and it was almost like that from day one when the [current] Blue Ridge district was created,” he said. But, he conceded, “the problem I have is at the moment, at this point in the process, I can’t pinpoint which thing I would take out to fix that.” County Chair Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) called the map “a solid B.” “To the citizens I would say: if you feel like this map’s not perfect, I join you. But when you compromise, it’s rarely perfect for you. That’s not what a compromise
is,” she said. Vice Chairman Koran T. Saines (D-Sterling) and Supervisor Juli E. Briskman (D-Algonkian) voted against the map. “I think that a lot of it is the process for me, and I disagree that to the naked eye that this looks like we used clear boundaries and that it doesn’t look like we have funky stuff going on. I think it does look like we have funky stuff going on,” Briskman said. Supervisors voted 7-2. The map will now go to a public hearing May 11 before supervisors take a final vote. After that the map will go the state attorney general for review. County staff members also reported that the existing election maps will be taken for at least one more spin before the new maps take effect, as Loudoun fills two vacant School Board seats. The Loudoun Circuit Court ordered the County’s Electoral Board to conduct special elections on Nov. 8, to fill the School Board seats vacated by Beth Barts (Leesburg), who resigned, and Leslee King (Broad Run), who died. Those elections will be held under the existing maps, since they were in effect when the court ordered the special election. Currently Tom Marshall (Leesburg) and Andrew Hoyler (Broad Run) fill those seats after being appointed by the School Board. n
“This year, the taxes for every single homeowner in this county have gone up, and it’s really about real dollars.” — Caleb E. Kershner
(R-Catoctin)
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