Loudoun Now for Nov. 7 2019 by Loudoun Now

LOUDOUN COUNTY’S COMMUNITY-OWNED NEWS SOURCE

LoudounNow

[ Vol. 4, No. 51 ]

[ loudounnow.com ]

[November 7, 2019 ]

■ PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES - PAGE 34 ■ NOW HIRING LOUDOUN PAGE 48 ■ RESOURCE DIRECTORY PAGE 49

Blue Virginia

Dems Pick Up Senate, House Majorities BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ

Renss Greene/Loudoun Now

Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) greets supporters after winning a second term in an overwhelming victory over her two challengers.

Dems Flip County Board BY RENSS GREENE Democrats have seized control of the county Board of Supervisors for the first time since the 1999 election, flipping Republicans’ 6-3 majority upside-down with a series of decisive victories across the county. Dulles Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) and Blue Ridge Supervisor Tony R. Buffington (R-Blue Ridge) were the only Republican supervisors to successfully defend their seats. They will be joined by new supervisor Caleb A. Kershner in the Catoctin District. Democrats, meanwhile, held onto every seat they already controlled and added three more to their caucus. Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) and supervisors Koran T. Saines (D-Sterling) and Kristen C. Umstattd (D-Leesburg) will return to their seats for a second term. Umstattd ran unopposed; both Randall and Saines posted commanding numbers.

They will be joined by fellow Democrats Juli E. Briskman, Algonkian; Michael R. “Mike” Turner, Ashburn; and Sylvia Russell Glass, Broad Run. Randall said the county board will be revisiting some issues on which Democrats could not gain traction before, such as the boundaries for where shooting is allowed in the county. “I don’t think bullets should fly into houses and we not do anything about it,” Randall said. She also said she would push to allow unions to come into the county building once a year, and that the board would take stances on some other issues in Richmond like the Equal Rights Amendment, where before it has stuck to narrowly local issues. “For the most part, we’re still going to do the same thing, which is work for the Loudoun County citizens,” Randall said. “That’s what we’re here to do, and that’s what we’re going to do.” But perhaps most significantly, Randall

said she plans to push for a new police department. “I think it’s time for Loudoun to have a police chief, and it didn’t matter who won that race—I was going to do that anyway,” Randall said. Virginia’s constitution requires the county to have an elected sheriff, although in other large counties, the sheriff is only responsible for the jail and court security, with law enforcement left to a police department. In contrast to an elected sheriff, a police chief is hired by the Board of Supervisors or county administrator. Loudoun currently has the largest sheriff ’s office in the state. Randall won reelection with 63,182 votes to Republican John C. L. Whitbeck Jr.’s 43,656 and independent Robert J. Ohneiser’s 4,488 votes. Randall finished with 56.7 percent of the vote. Briskman unseated second-term in-

The Old Dominion turned solidly blue Tuesday night, with Democrats picking up majority control in the General Assembly. All 140 seats in the State Senate and House of Delegates were on the ballot Tuesday. Prior to Election Night, Republicans held only a slim majority in both chambers, with 51 seats to the Democrats’ 48 in the House, and 20 seats to Democrats’ 19 in the Senate. By evening’s end, though, that majority solidly changed in the Democrats’ favor. In the State Senate, Democrats on Tuesday night won 21 races, with only 20 seats needed to gain majority control, thanks to the tiebreaker power held by Democratic Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax. After midnight, one race remained undecided in the 12th District. Likewise, in the House of Delegates, Democrats picked up six additional seats, now controlling 55. The wins put the state back in Democratic control for the first time in decades. Despite not winning a statewide race in the past decade, the Republican Party in Virginia has held onto control of both chambers of the General Assembly for the past five years. Republicans have held Senate control since 2014, and a majority in the House for 20 years. Many eyes nationwide have been turned to Virginia as a litmus test for Republican President Donald J. Trump, who faces re-election next Election Day. It will also give Democrats control in the next round of redistricting ahead of the 2020 census. Northam praised Tuesday night’s gains and said the victories were evidence that Virginians wanted the state government to continue build-

BOARD >> 54

BLUE VIRGINIA >> 55

Give your child a competitive advantage. New Dulles Campus!

Admissions Information Session

Saturday, ˀ November 16 at 10:00am

Near the intersection Lower School Middle School High School of Routes 28 & 606 703 759 5100 www.FairfaxChristianSchool.com

ECRWSS Postal Customer

Permit #1401 Southern MD

PAID

U.S. Postage PRESRT STD

November 7, 2019

H VETERANS

DAY C E L E B R AT I O N

Find Your Style & Save at Belfort

Shop Washington’s Largest Selection, Over 300 Sofas & Sectionals on Display

STOP IN SATURDAY

Meet Designer Thom Filicia Star of Bravo’s “Get a Room With Carson and Thom”

FACTORY AUTHORIZED EVENT

INSTANT REBATE $100

Sat., Nov. 9 • 2pm

96” CANDACE SOFA SPECIAL FROM $1899

RSVP & Learn More at: BelfortFurniture.com/GrandOpening

Reg. $1999, list $3517. Sophisticated and elegant curved conversation sofa is available in hundreds of fabrics including Sunbrella. H Made in the USA.

VETERANS DAY SPECIALS SAVE MORE WITH INSTANT REBATES! Shop In- Store for Even More Special Offers

Free Dining Chair Offer*

Instant Rebate $100

Get Your Home Ready For Holiday Guests!

Select Sofas and Select Leather Recliners*

* Select collections. With purchase of table, 5 chairs and side piece.

* Select merchandise. See store for details.

INSTANT REBATE $100 Choose from Hundreds of Fabrics 85” HEIDI SOFA SPECIAL FROM $1149

The six back pillows offer a designer look at a price that cannot be beat. Special from $1149, reg. $1249, list $1785. H Made in the USA.

Extra 10% Off

Mattress Offers •

Lexington Home Brands

On Select Serta iComfort

Save 50 for $

•

Every $500 You Spend

ARCHIVIST DINING TABLE $1539

List $2571; arm chair $355, list $591; side chair $255, list $426; display cabinet with interior lighting $1739.

Save Up To $600 * on Tempur-Pedic

INSTANT REBATE $100 Trisha Qn. Bed or Dining Table DOTTIE QUEEN BED SPECIAL $ 899

Reg. $999, list $1399; king special $1095, reg. $1195, list $1786. Night stand $369, list $552.

15 Minutes from Leesburg & Tysons! Hours: Mon - Sat 10 - 9 • Sun 12 - 6 belfortfurniture.com • 703-406-7600 22250 & 22267 Shaw Road • Dulles, VA

Save Up To $1000

on Stearns & Foster*

* Adjustable Mattress Sets Limited time offer. See store for details

* Limited time offer. See store for details

With purchase of table, 5 chairs and side piece.

Mattress Sets

•

Hooker Furniture

FREE CHAIR OFFER

Save Up To $600

For every delivery we plant a tree. RS

“Best Furniture Store” 24 Voted In Loudoun County

YEARS

BY PATRICK SZABO

Contributed

Christian Alberto Sierra was shot and killed in May 2014 at age 17.

Hood and two other officers to Frazer Drive, where Hood said he saw Mingo bearhugging Sierra. According to case documents and witness testimony, Hood radioed to dispatch, parked his car a few townhomes away from the boys and got out while simultaneously drawing his firearm, just as Sierra began approaching Hood. Hood testified that he called out for Sierra to “drop the knife” three times in the 1.5 seconds it took Sierra to walk about 10 feet closer to him. Hood said that when Sierra didn’t drop the knife, he shot him once from about 6 feet away, then three more times as Sierra’s momentum continued forward another foot. Mingo testified that Sierra took only a few steps before Hood fired “four shots in quick succession” into Sierra—three in his chest and one in his shoulder. At 2:19 p.m., medical teams attempted reviving Sierra, but eventually pronounced him dead on the scene. Plofchan said Sierra didn’t die instantly, but bled out slowly. In all—from the time Hood radioed to dispatch to when he radioed back that the shooting had occurred—the incident took 4.7 seconds to play out. Throughout four days of witness testimony, the questioning centered on three key points of contention—Sierra’s

BY RENSS GREENE Northern Virginia is often called the economic engine of Virginia, but that also means that counties like Loudoun buoy the budget for the entire state—and much of the money Loudouners send to Richmond never comes back. According to the Virginia Department of Taxation’s annual report, in Fiscal Year 2018, which ended June 30, 2019, Loudouners sent the state about $19.5 billion in taxes. That came from state income tax and the state’s share of the sales tax. Drawing a direct comparison of the money Loudouners send to the state against what they get back is difficult. In direct distributions to

the local government, Loudoun County got $370 million in Fiscal Year 2019. The state’s services—such as the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, Agricultural and Consumer Services, the Virginia Housing Development Authority, or even the State Police—can be spread around and aren’t all tracked by the county. But where they are apparent, the differences are stark, and the weight the local budget is carrying for the state is significant. One example: roads, which are by state law a state responsibility. But the previous Board of Supervisors, seeing that the state was years behind on road construction, began pouring local money into transportation projects to break up

Leesburg Airport gets $9.5M for tower

Piranhas unleashed: Waxpool opens

Best bartenders battle in Brambleton

Middleburg club plans 1M daffodils

SIERRA >> 16

The Buck Starts Here: Virginia’s Tax Imbalance Loudoun commuters’ gridlock. That now makes up more than half of Loudoun’s capital budget. Over the next six years, the state has plans for $577.1 million in Virginia Department of Transportation projects in Loudoun, according to its latest six-year plan. Loudoun, meanwhile, will put almost as much—$529 million—local money into transportation projects. Another $337 million in projects are also funded by local money through the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, through a regional sales tax. But more money for transportation from the state has historicalTAX IMBALANCE >> 6

INDEX Loudoun Gov........................... 4 Leesburg................................. 8 Education.............................. 12 Public Safety......................... 14 Nonprofit............................... 18 Biz........................................ 24 Our Towns............................. 26 LoCo Living........................... 30 Get Out Loudoun................... 32 Public and Legal Notices....... 34 Obituaries............................. 47 Now Hiring Loudoun............... 48 Resource Directory................ 49 Opinion................................. 52

Five years ago, a Purcellville police officer took less than five seconds to park his car, order a teen to drop a knife, and fire four shots into that teen’s chest, which left the teen dead on the street. This week, a jury found that officer unjustified in his actions and ordered the officer to pay the teen’s family $3.81 million. A seven-member Circuit Court jury on Tuesday unanimously found that Timothy Hood, a former Purcellville Police and current Haymarket Police officer, battered 17-year-old Christian Alberto Sierra when he shot and killed him in May 2014, as Sierra approached Hood with a 3-inch paring knife. The jury did not award the Sierras damages for gross negligence nor willful or wanton negligence on Hood’s behalf. It ordered Hood to pay Sierra’s parents, Eduardo and Sandra, and sister, Gabriela, $1.1 million each in damages. The jury also awarded Eduardo and Sandra each $171,728.76 and Gabriela $166,666.66 in punitive damages. Originally, the Sierra family had sued for $10.24 in damages and $1 million in punitive damages for Christian’s wrongful death. Following a five-day trial, the jury took arguments made by Thomas Plofchan, the attorney representing the Sierra family, to heart and found that Hood committed the unwanted touching of Sierra in the shooting. Plofchan argued that Hood lied about the spot where he shot Sierra and abandoned his training by using deadly force as a first choice in a situation involving a suicidal suspect. “[Police officers are] trained to stop the suicide, not put four bullets in and kill somebody,” Plofchan said. “That was his training, that was ignored.” On May 24, 2014, Sierra, a junior at Loudoun Valley High School, began stabbing himself in the neck with a paring knife at his friend Jared Mingo’s house. Sierra eventually ran from the house with Mingo chasing after him trying to get the knife. According to Plofchan, Sierra was upset about his life because his parents didn’t take the news of him coming out as bi-sexual well. Mingo’s 2:14 p.m. 911 call dispatched

mental state, how Sierra approached Hood, and the location from which Hood shot Sierra. According to a pre-trial deposition of Mikaela Friedman, an acquaintance of Sierra’s who was at Mingo’s house that day, Sierra wanted to die. “I don’t want to put a damper on your day, but I want to kill myself,” Friedman said that Sierra told his friends that day. Friedman said Sierra also showed his friends websites describing scenarios in which people choose where their souls go when they die. During the trial, Mingo testified that Sierra wanted to “be reborn when the aliens came in 2015.” But while Sandra Sierra said her son suffered from depression and anxiety, she denied claims that he was suicidal. Sangeeta Chitlu, Christian’s psychiatrist, said she couldn’t recall Sierra mentioning to her that he was suicidal. Julia Judkins, Hood’s defense attorney, argued that Sierra was contributorily negligent because he “was intent on dying by suicide” and did so by approaching Hood with a knife knowing that Hood would shoot him. Ronald Paschal, a Virginia State Police senior special agent, testified that Mingo had told him three hours after the shooting that Sierra had run at Hood with the knife raised. Paschal said Mingo mentioned “run” or “running” five times in his account and twice ended his sentences with the phrase “with the knife raised.” “Christian Sierra unfortunately wanted to die that day,” Judkins said. “Come hell or high water, he was going to do it.” Plofchan refuted those claims, labelling Judkins’ position as “the most ridiculous argument I’ve ever heard.” He called several witnesses who said Sierra wasn’t suicidal. But Mingo’s testimony was different from his interview with Paschal five years ago. On the witness stand, Mingo said Sierra never ran at Hood and never raised the knife, but walked toward Hood with the knife moving up and down as much as his arms moved as he walked. Mingo also testified that Sierra never lunged at Hood.

INSIDE

November 7, 2019

Jury Finds Cop Battered Teen in Purcellville Shooting Death, Awards Family $4 Million

November 7, 2019

[ LOUDOUN GOV ]

[ BRIEFS ]

Loudoun Board to Vote on New Gun Rules BY RENSS GREENE Loudoun supervisors on Nov. 7 are scheduled to again take up a long-debated gun safety rule in reaction to repeated instances of stray rounds striking properties, homes and, in one case, a woman, often with no charges filed for the shooters. The Board of Supervisors’ Transportation and Land Use Committee has passed along a proposed local ordinance that would establish it unlawful “for any person to discharge a firearm without a backstop or method of containment that will adequately contain the projectile to the property upon which it was discharged.” County staff members recommended adding the word “parcel” along with “property.” The committee passed that language along without a recommendation on Sept. 24. The proposed ordinance’s fate at the Board of Supervisors is uncertain; although then-Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Plowman and Sheriff Michael L. Chapman have indicated that the existing law does not give them the tools to charge offenders in those cases, many supervisors have opposed any change to gun laws. And county staff members have ad-

Higgins

vised that even the proposed ordinance may not address that concern. Plowman and Chapman, under criticism for not bringing charges in most cases, have argued that without a way to definitively establish which individual at a private shooting range fired the errant shots, they cannot bring charges. Deputy County Administrator Charles Yudd told the committee the language may or may not give investigators the power to charge someone when there are multiple shooters in-

volved, since it does not tie back directly to that situation. Sheriff ’s Office Major Christopher Hines said that “every situation is different.” The committee worked for months to come up with new rules to address the rash of shooting incidents. In all but two of those incidents, nobody has been charged, including an incident in 2018 in which rounds from fully automatic weapon fire struck homes in Willowsford. In a previous case, charges were brought but thrown out. In the most recent incident on Sept. 7, when a bullet grazed a woman, a charge was filed. William R. Hymes III, 24, of Ashburn, was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm. His case was continued on Oct. 15 and he faces a hearing Dec. 9. The committee’s work follows more than a year of debate among supervisors. Board members first asked for a briefing on the county’s gun laws in May 2018 after bullets from a private firing range struck several homes in Willowsford. Earlier in their term in 2016, Republican supervisors shot down a resolution recognizing National Gun Violence Awareness Day. rgreene@loudounnow.com

Housing Study Kicks Off with Open House BY RENSS GREENE Loudouners gathered in the Eastern Loudoun Service Center in Sterling on Oct. 30 for an open house to share information on family incomes, housing costs, and how to find a place to live in the county. The Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan open house also included a survey and other opportunities for residents to provide county staff members with feedback and ideas. County supervisors voted to launch the Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan on the same night they approved the new county comprehensive plan, concerned that the plan does not adequately address Loudoun’s housing issues. The housing study is a review of all Loudoun’s housing policies and regulations, including at least discussions of down-payment assistance programs, utilization of housing trust funds and home purchase programs. That vote also recommended that the next Board of Supervisors not approve any additional applications for higher-density residential development in the urban policy area around Loudoun’s future Metro stops until a housing plan has been completed. The goal is to make sure Loudoun, which is known for its high cost of housing and miles of townhouses, has a variety of housing prices and types for people at every income. That is hoped to result in a plan that documents existing and future housing needs and lays out existing and possible strategies and programs, and

Free Opioid Overdose Training Offered Nov. 21 Loudoun County will host another training session on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose Thursday, Nov. 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The “REVIVE!” training session will be the offices of the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services, 906 Trailview Boulevard in Leesburg. The free, one-hour training session covers signs of opioid overdose, and how to respond with the administration of naloxone, a drug that can be used to treat narcotic overdoses in emergencies. Any registered participant completing the training will be eligible to receive free naloxone nasal spray that evening from the Loudoun County Health Department. The training is free and open to the public, but classroom space is limited and advance registration is required at loudoun.gov/revive. Anyone who uses opioids or knows someone who is using opioids is encouraged to attend. For more information about the opioid overdose reversal training, contact the MHSADS Prevention and Intervention Program at 571-258-3365 or by email at LCMHFirstAid@ loudoun.gov.

First Free C-PACE Workshop Set Nov. 7

Renss Greene/Loudoun Now

Residents gather in the Eastern Loudoun Service Center in Sterling on Oct. 30 for an Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan open house.

short- and long-term priorities. It will also include annual housing production targets and funding priorities. The plan is expected to take 12-14 months to finish and will be overseen by the Board of Supervisors’ Finance/ Government Operations and Economic Development Committee. Before

the plan is adopted, the Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the plan. To learn more about the county’s existing housing programs, go to loudoun.gov/housing. rgreene@loudounnow.com

Commercial property owners, capital providers, contractors and community members are encouraged to attend an upcoming workshop about Loudoun’s new Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy or C-PACE Program. The free workshop is scheduled for Nov. 7 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Loudoun County Government Center in the Dulles Room, 1 Harrison St. SE in Leesburg. It will be followed by an exhibition in the lobby from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. C-PACE is a financing tool that allows commercial property owners to make energy efficient, water conservation and renewable energy upgrades through financing with no upfront costs. Property owners receive long-term, 100 percent financing from qualified capital providers for new equipment, building improvements and solar installations. The loan is repaid through the BRIEFS >> 5

county will not be able to accept federal Smart Scale money for the road, which the developers have already designed. “Under the federal process, which is Smart Scale, you would be forced to navigate or realign the road around environmental, historical, cultural resources to minimize and avoid any impact to those,” Kroboth said. “Because we have fixed that alignment, we cannot certify that we are compliant with the [National Environmental Policy Act] process and therefore we would not qualify for the federal funds.” He added that county staff members “don’t like turning back funds that we’re trying to leverage from an outside agency, but in this case we simply don’t qualify for that.” The developer estimates the work will cost $4.2 million. Director of Management and Budget Erin McLelllan also offered supervisors on the finance committee a more general warning: As the county’s capital budget has ramped up by a billion dollars over the past decade, it has also gotten tighter and has less flexibility for new or accelerated projects. Committee Chairman Matthew F. Letourneau (R-Dulles) said if supervisors want to put new projects in the budget, they will have to find tradeoffs somewhere.

DAVID NORTON POTTERY SALE ANNUAL SALE • NOV 9 & 10 • 10am-4pm 18005 Kullgren Rd., Round Hill, VA 20141 540-338-9502 • DavidNortonPottery.com nortonpots@earthlink.net

“Dentistry with a Gentle Touch.”

Atiyeh Emam, DDS, PLLC Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

44135 Woodridge Parkway, Suite 280 • Lansdowne,VA 20176-1244

703.858.9200

www.lansdownedental.com

MOLD REMOVAL

GOT MOLD?

rgreene@loudounnow.com

ay to We do it all from start to Repair ﬁnish! all TodSource Complete Concrete, Block, Brick, Foundation and/or Sealant to Abate theCMoisture

•

[ BRIEFS ] << FROM 4 owners’ property tax bill or directly through qualified capital providers. The C-PACE loans are provided by private lenders and backed by voluntary special assessments liens levied by the county against the borrower’s property. The workshop will include information about the C-PACE Program’s financing, technical training and a question-and-answer session. Registration is requested. A link to register, and more information about the Loudoun C-PACE program, is online at loudoun.gov/cpace.

Free Fair Housing Training Planned Nov. 19 Loudoun County will sponsor fair housing training Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Elections and Voter Registration Office, 750 Miller Drive, SE, Suite C, in Leesburg. The training may be of particular interest to developers, builders, real estate agents, leasing agents, landlords, mortgage companies, homeowners associations, housing providers, non-

profit organizations and government employees. The training session, hosted by the Loudoun County Department of Family Services and Dulles Area Association of Realtors, will be conducted by a Fair Housing training specialist from the Virginia Fair Housing Office. The session meets the requirements for real estate continuing education and fair housing certification. The training will cover the history of the Virginia Fair Housing Law, exemptions in the law, restrictive covenants and retaliation, explanations of protected classes, fair housing for people with disabilities, group homes, accessibility, unlawful discriminatory housing practices, and updates on fair housing. The training is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration in advance is required at loudoun.gov/fairhousingtraining. The deadline to register is Nov. 15. For more information about the training, email or call Community Development Specialist Sahar Behboudifar at Sahar.Behboudifar@loudoun. gov or 703-771-5590.

•

a FREE

le Moisture Damaged Drywall, Carpet, Baseboard, and Insulation Removal and cheduDisposal SOff-Site

TION Repair Moisture Source Kill 100% of Mold • and Remove Damaged Mold Spores, Scrub, and HEPA Vacuum Surfaces NO OBLIGA ion at lu Basement / CrawlspaceReplace Drywall, Baseboards, Debris Off-Site va and Insulation. Painting Drywall AlsoIn Available -Home E e at im st Sealing / Encapsulation E d an • Reinstall Drywall / We use Anti-Microbial Mold Killing Fogging Treatment Treat to Kill All Mold / MDF-500® - Our Patented Baseboard MDF-500® Safely and Highly Effectively Eliminates All Mold, Spores, Allergens, Bacteria, Viruses, and Odors HEPA Vacuum

Our Patented Product MDF-500®

Call Today toRemoves Schedule a FREE, NO OBLIGATION Evaluation and Estimate Safely and Effectively 100% of MoldIn-Home / Spores / Allergens / Improves Air Quality – Solutions, LLC Removes all Bacteria /Green Viruses / Odors www.greensolpro.com 540-338-5869

Green Solutions www.greensolpro.com • 703-858-2000

BY RENSS GREENE In an effort to get a missing link of the Arcola Boulevard built sooner, county supervisors have decided not to accept any more state or federal money for the project. The Board of Supervisors signed off on that recommendation from the county transportation staff as part of the new Capital Improvement Program, which details the next six years of government construction projects in Loudoun. Most of the road is being built through proffer agreements with developers expected to be done in the next 18-24 months, according to Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure Director Joe Kroboth. The developers of Arcola Center, Arcola Limited Partnership, have agreed to build much of the road, including a section between Rt. 50 and Loudoun County Parkway. However, the proffer commitment for that section is not expected to be triggered for several years, and it could be five to seven years before the project is complete. Kroboth said county staff members are already negotiating with the developers to see if there’s a way to get it built sooner, exploring possible cost savings from combining that construction with other proffered work on the road. But that accelerated timeline means that the

Beautiful to look at... a pleasure to use

November 7, 2019

To Speed Up Arcola Boulevard, County Turns Down Federal Money

Tax imbalance

NOV. 2019

November 7, 2019

<< FROM 3

The Free Soul of Torrey B

LoudounNow Your guide to

tertainment Loudoun’s En

Scene

In stores now Your FREE guide to Loudoun’s Entertainment Scene For advertising information, contact Susan Styer at sstyer@loudounnow.com or at 703-770-9723

ly been hard to come by. When state lawmakers went looking for money to fund Virginia’s obligation to Metrorail, they ended up raiding the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority’s locally produced funds, taking yet more money from the effort to fix the region’s roads. Other proposals for new taxes to pay that cost have fallen flat. Even many legislators who have billed themselves as transportation advocates have been loath to raise more money for roads. In 2017, frustrations boiled over on the county Board of Supervisors when Del. Dave A. LaRock (R-33) and Sen. Richard H. Black (R-13) pushed supervisors to get NVTA money for Rt. 15. Supervisors from both parties pointed out that Black had and voted against the state legislation that created the NVTA and the regional taxes that fund it, while LaRock successfully campaigned against it with his famous giant “Tax Pig” and unseated one of its architects in a Republican primary. According to the group Americans for Tax Reform, LaRock, Supervisor Geary M. Higgins (R-Catoctin) who seeks to replace Black, former delegate J. Randall Minchew, who seeks another term in his old seat, and incumbent state Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel (R-27) have all signed a “Taxpayer Protection Pledge” created by activist Grover Norquist, promising to “oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes.”

There are other places where the county uses local dollars to make up for skimpy state funding, such as in the District Court. In the past two budgets, the county has given that court’s employees, who are paid by the state, a 10 percent salary supplement to counter staff turnover and the high cost of living in the area. But wealthy counties in Virginia will likely always have to carry some of the weight for other counties. On the opposite end of the income scale, Buchanan County is Virginia’s poorest county by median household income, with a U.S. Census Bureau-estimated median income of $30,828 and a population of just over 24,000. The county government had a Fiscal Year 2018 budget of $42.8 million—meaning Loudoun’s parks department alone had nearly double that county’s budget. Buchanan County produced just over $13 million in tax revenues for the state according to the Virginia Department of Taxation’s 2018 Annual Report. Building the Grassy Creek bridge on Rt. 460 in Buchanan County alone, which, because of the mountainous local geography is the tallest bridge in the state, cost the state $120 million. VDOT projects listed in the agency’s six-year plan in Buchanan County over the next six years are estimated at almost $80 million. On a per capita basis, that level of transportation funding is about double of that scheduled to be provided to Loudoun County over the same period. rgreene@loudounnow.com

This Fall

Leave Your Old Old Floors Floors Your Behind Behind

CARPET • HARDWOOD • LAMINATE • LUXURY VINYL TILE

www.loudounvalleyfloors.com

Ashburn (703) 724-4300 Purcellville (540) 338-4300 Financing Available!

7 November 7, 2019

Give Great Gifts... It’s the Little Things

A gift that gives back.

Wine infused chocolates?

Anyone can bring a bottle of wine. These beautiful chocolates are a work of art in cork-like appearance and a taste sensation with the Willamette Valley Winery’s finest infused in luscious chocolates.

We have supported this program for over 10 years. Each orphan bracelet is crafted by South African women raising HIV/AIDS orphans. Men and women alike sport these great bracelets that remind us, a little humanity goes wa a very long way.

So Novel.

This one will sell out quick and is perfect for any Wizzarding world of Harry Potter fans. Our book lover totes and scarves available in many literary greats.

It’s a party!

The only accessory she ’ll need, a quirky cocktail ring big and bright enough to liven up an entire outfit. Large golden swirls and a bevy of Swarovski crystals and glass cabochons set in 24k gold electroplated brass. Size: adjustable.

The urban legend

Sophisticated styling in this urban backpack with large exterior pocket. perfect for travel and everyday use. Metal carrying handle. Lightweight, durable linen fabric Laptop worthy sizing at 12 x 16.5 x 4.5.

High strung bracelets.

The electric notes of a 12-string weave together to strike a chord in this guitar string bracelet series, joined by a heavy duty bullet magnet clasp. Sized for him and her.

@EyetopiaInc

@EyewearVault

Kid Seen - Sunglass Seen - Be Seen

223 Loudoun St. SE East Village, Downtown Leesburg 703-443-6410 EyetopiaInc.com TheEyewearVault.com

Put “pinch me therapy dough” on your list of thank you gifts. This aromatherapy stress dough is the perfect stress relief any time, anywhere.

[ LEESBURG ]

November 7, 2019

Douglas Graham/Loudoun Now

Leesburg Executive Airport has been a demonstration site for technology that allows managers to guide air traffic without the higher cost of building a control tower.

Airport’s Remote Tower Program Funded in Senate Bill BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ Virginia’s senators are praising a recent bipartisan bill that will continue funding the FAA’s remote tower program, including at Leesburg Executive Airport. The fiscal year 2020 appropriations

package passed by the Senate last week includes $9.5 million to continue the program. The Leesburg Airport remote tower came about through a partnership with the town, Saab Sensis Corporation, the Virginia SATS Lab, and the Federal Aviation Administration Office of NextGen.

The first airport in the nation to use the technology, the remote tower system places cameras and other equipment all around the airport, but rather than construct an actual tower, air traffic controllers can work in any space, even off airport property. This spring, the Town Council inked

In a weekend that featured a once-in-a-century World Series victory parade in Washington, DC, the commonwealth’s largest town played the role of the Washington Nationals’ biggest fan. Friday afternoon, in a nod to the Nats’ historic Series win, the Leesburg Town Council called a rare special meeting to consider declaring the town, at least for the week-

krodriguez@loudounnow.com

[ BRIEFS ]

A Weekend in Natsburg BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ

an agreement with Loudoun County to move the remote tower off airport property in a county-owned building along Miller Drive. That move is expected to occur soon, Public Information Officer Betsy Arnett said.

Lawrence, Lee Honored at History Awards

end, Natsburg. “Today we have the opportunity to bring two of the best experiences together as one—Leesburg, the best town in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Nationals, the best baseball team in the nation,” Mayor Kelly Burk said. Vice Mayor Marty Martinez said the Nationals players embodied the spirit of teamwork and sportsmanship, and said the way they played inspired “hope and joy in the game.” Town of Leesburg

The Burnett and Williams law firm jumped in big on Leesburg’s efforts to honor the World Series winning Washington Nationals .

Town of Leesburg

Mayor Kelly Burk and Vice Mayor Marty Martinez show their support for the Washington Nationals after voting to temporarily rename the town to honor the World Series champs.

The motion to ceremoniously declare Leesburg “Natsburg” from Nov. 1-3 passed by a 4-0-3 vote, with council members Ron Campbell, Suzanne Fox and Tom Dunn absent. In victory, the four council members present did the Baby Shark “clap” after the motion passed. During the weekend, residents had ample opportunity to revel in their Natsburg pride, with new town logos displayed throughout the area and road signs welcoming visitors to Natsburg. krodriguez@loudounnow.com

Lee Lawrence and Carol Lee were recipients of this year’s Loudoun History Awards on Sunday, Nov. 3. Both were honored for their contributions to preserving Loudoun’s past through a collection of county documents and memorabilia, preservation of historic landmarks, visual arts, writing, and long-time commitment to local history organizations. Lawrence was recognized for her efforts to restore a historic structure on the Fauquier-Loudoun county line in Upperville. The building, most likely quarters for the enslaved, or perhaps a free family’s home, was in dilapidated condition. Lawrence researched its history, spoke with descendants, and engaged in the restoration of the small structure. In addition, Lawrence and her husband have helped to restore a former church in Mountville. Lawrence, who served for three years on the board of directors of the Mosby Heritage Area Association, was also recognized for work as editor and transcriber of two local BRIEFS >> 9

[ BRIEFS ]

Leesburg Fire Station Closes Temporarily For 6 Months The Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company’s Station 20 on Plaza Street closed Friday, Nov. 1 to accommodate the ongoing renovations to the building. According to a release by Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, the temporary closure is expected to last six months with re-occupancy occurring by the end of April. In the meantime, all staff and apparatus currently assigned to Station 20 will relocate to and operate from Station 1, located at 215 Loudoun St. SW, in downtown Leesburg.

Freeze Your Gizzard Race Runs Nov. 17 at Ida Lee The Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Loudoun Hunger Relief, is hosting the 17th Annual Freeze Your Gizzard Cross Country 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 23. Runners of all skill levels and ages are invited to join the fun in this cross-country style race. The 5K event will begin at 9 a.m. at the gazebo in the front field of Ida Lee Park. It will run through a scenic course along Ida Lee Park’s 138 acres. A 1-Mile Fun Run will begin at 9:45 a.m. No dogs, wagons or baby strollers are allowed on the course due to uneven terrain. The entry fee for pre-registration is $25 for the 5K and $10 for the 1-mile fun run. Day-of-event registration is also available beginning at 7 a.m. at $30 for the 5K and $15 for the fun run. All participants are being asked to bring two canned goods or non-perishable items to donate to Loudoun Hunger Relief. Pre-registration can be completed in-person, at the Ida Lee Park Recreation Center, using WebTrac, or at prraces.com until 8 p.m. Nov. 20. For more information, call 703-777-1368 or go to idalee.org.

203 Morven Park Road NW

Loudoun - Not all real estate agents are the same. If you decide to seek the help of an agent when selling or buying your home, you need some good information before you make any moves. Choosing a real estate agent is one of those critical issues that can cost or save you thousands of dollars. In this FREE special report, we give you the specific questions you should be asking to ensure that you get the best representation for your needs. Before you hire

This is a paid advertisment

any real estate agent, call and get a copy of a FREE Report entitled “10 questions to Ask Before You Hire an Agent”. To hear a brief recorded essage about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-888-302-3341 and enter 2406. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get your free special report NOW to find out the questions the others would prefer you never ask!

Broadlands

Selma Estates

Broadlands

Red Cedar

Selma Estates

Leesburg 19937 Evergreen Mills Rd

21497 Hearthstone Ct, Ashburn

Leesburg

10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Real Estate Agent

20995 Highland Creek Dr, Leesburg

41728 Wakehurst Pl, Leesburg

15657 Avebury Manor Pl, Leesburg

21536 Inman Park Pl, Ashburn

Eve Weber Our Facebook advertising gets your home exposed to thousands of potential buyers

Your Loudoun County Expert Avonlea Reserve

42648 Lancaster Ridge Ter, Chantilly

Red Cedar

41304 Windybush Dr, Leesburg

Our Clients’ homes are selling fast! If you’re planning to make a move, call us to discuss how we market and SELL homes in Loudoun County and beyond!

REALTOR®, ABR®, e-PRO® , SFR®, SRS®

Long & Foster Real Estate 508 E. Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176 571-218-2503 Eve@SellingLoudoun.com www.SellingLoudoun.com

women’s diaries that became the books “Society of Rebels” and “Dark Days in Our Beloved Country.” Lee was recognized as the driving force behind listing the village of Willisville to the National Register of Historic Places. The early 19th-century African American settlement pre-dates the Civil War. Lee partnered with the Mosby Heritage Area Association to list Willisville to the National Register. To raise awareness and funds to support the effort, Lee organized a gospel concert, which brought in almost $30,000 to help establish the Willisville Preservation Foundation to oversee the Willisville cemeteries and promote the heritage of the village. Willisville was listed to the Virginia Landmarks Register on Sept. 20, and is soon to be Loudoun’s only African American village individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The renovations to Station 20 include the addition of a new kitchen and dining area, additional office space, a training room, four additional bunk rooms, new restrooms and locker rooms, and a new exercise room, according to the LVFC website.

November 7, 2019

<< FROM 8

November 7, 2019

Wexton Proposes Naming Leesburg Post Office for Norman Duncan U.S. Rep. Jennifer T. Wexton (DVA-10) last month introduced a bill in Congress to rename the downtown Leesburg post office after World War II veteran and caregivers advocate Norman Duncan, who died in August at the age of 100. “Norman Duncan was a true giant in Loudoun County,” Wexton stated. “Since my time in the State Senate, I’ve witnessed firsthand how his life of public service touched so many in our community, especially through his advocacy for veterans and caregivers. My legislation to rename the post office in his honor will ensure that his impact on Loudoun County is remembered. Those who visit will be reminded of Norman’s generosity of heart and genuine care for others.” Duncan was drafted during World War II and served with the 29th Infantry Division. After a training accident, he was reassigned to Eisenhower’s extended staff and special services division. He was in charge of logistics and supply for U.S. bases in Great Britain and supported Operation Torch in North Africa, and Operation Overlord storming the beaches of Normandy, France as a master supply sergeant. Last year, Norman was bestowed the rank of Knight of the French Legion of Honor at a ceremony at the French Embassy in Washington, DC in recognition of the services he provided during military campaigns throughout France during the war. It is the highest French Order of Merit for military and civilian

Norman K. Styer/Loudoun Now

Halloween Surprise

Duncan

individuals and was established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte. After his service, Norman moved to Virginia and worked as a transportation logistics specialist and volunteered with the Carter administration and Reagan inaugural committee. He was also a longtime advocate for caregivers. He was his wife Elsie’s primary caregiver as she lived with Alzheimer’s until her death in 2015. Labor of Love weekend, observed in Loudoun each Labor Day weekend, honors and calls attention to the work of caregivers. Norman remained active in Loudoun until the end of his life, serving on the board of the Loudoun Symphony and in the American Legion, as well as on a number of county government committees, including the Transit Advisory Board and the Economic Development Advisory Commission.

Long retired as Loudoun’s Circuit Court Clerk, Fred Howard remains a familiar face around Leesburg. Among his regular rounds is picking up the mail each day for the Moore, Clemens insurance office on West Market Street, where he got a Halloween surprise when the staff dressed up like him—complete with masks of Howard’s face. Howard, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday, served as the court clerk from 1979 to 1991, after serving 17 years as deputy clerk. He also served on the Leesburg Town Council and has been a member of the Leesburg Lions Club for more than 50 years.

New Leesburg Starbucks Eyes Summer 2020 Opening A new, larger Starbucks will open in Leesburg next summer. The 2,500-square-foot Starbucks building to be constructed at Leesburg Plaza shopping center along East Market Street will feature both a drivethrough and outdoor seating area for customers. According to a press release from Federal Realty Investment Trust, the developer behind the project, the new location will also provide an improved streetscape with new landscaping, additional trees, wider sidewalks and decorative masonry piers. Once open, the coffee shop’s hours will be

from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends. “We are thrilled to welcome such a highly sought-after national merchant like Starbucks to Leesburg Plaza,” stated Deirdre M. Johnson, vice president of asset management for Federal Realty Investment Trust. The new Starbucks will represent a move across the street for the coffee shop chain. The Bellewood Commons location will close when the Leesburg Plaza location opens, although the timing of that closure has not been announced.

11 November 7, 2019

$12/unit regularly Monday and Wednesdays dermal fillers also available:

Juvederm and Restylane

$525/1 syringe • $999/2 syringes 44095 Pipeline Plaza Suite 130 Ashburn VA 20147

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULT • 571 - 266 - 1776

$10/unit

[ E D U C AT I O N ]

[ SCHOOL NOTES ] 2020-21 School Calendar Set

November 7, 2019

Students will report to class Aug. 27 next year and start their summer vacation June 15, 2021. There will be an eight-day winter break, slightly shorter than this year. Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, was added as a holiday. The School Board adopted next year’s calendar at its Oct. 22 meeting. Some board members said they heard from parents supporting an earlier start date, Aug. 20. But Debbie Rose (Algonkian) said that was too early and led the push for the later start. “No calendar is perfect. It will inevitably make a lot of people angry and a lot of people happy,” she said.

Cockrell Named Preschool Teacher of the Year

Photo: Cuong LeNguyen

Waxpool Elementary School Principal Mike Pellegrino cuts the ribbon during the school’s dedication ceremony on Nov. 1, 2019.

‘We Are the Piranhas’: Waxpool Elementary Celebrates Inaugural Year BY AMIRA ZAIDI Waxpool Elementary School is the 57th elementary school to open in the county, bringing together 740 students who earlier attended Moorefield Station, Hillside and Mill Run Elementary. During Friday’s formal dedication ceremony, the principals from those schools joined the celebration of the new school community. “It has always been a dream of mine to open a school,” said Waxpool Principal Mike Pellegrino. While he acknowledged the scale of the challenge—“lesson learned, watch what you wish for,” he said to laughter—he thanked his staff for their hard work. “To build a culture from the ground up; that’s the sweet spot of a school. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity. Watching a plan that you spend countless hours in preparing, come to life, has been the greatest experience of my career,” Pellegrino said. He noted Loudoun County Public Schools’ mission is to produce graduates who are communicators, creators, collaborators, critical thinkers and contributors and said Waxpool students will begin developing those skills through project-based learning and computational thinking experiences in their elementary school classrooms. Pellegrino thanked the architects,

Photo: Cuong LeNguyen

Waxpool Elementary School Principal Mike Pellegrino

the Loudoun design team and everyone who contributed to the making of the school, including the Tillet family, who sold the land to the school division. A highlight of the ceremony was the presentation by fifth graders of the school song they wrote, “We are the Piranhas.” The process of creating the anthem was described as an example of the computational thinking and project-based learning carried through this school. Among those attending the program were Superintendent Dr. Eric Williams, School Board Chairman Jeff

Morse (Dulles), School Board members Beth Huck (At-Large) and Chris Croll (Catoctin), County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large), Supervisor Geary Higgins (R-Catoctin), and Del. David A. Reid (D-32). “As difficult as it is to open a new school, the teachers and staff have risen to the challenge facing construction challenges with heroic efforts,” Morse said. “The school is alive, and your dedication breathes beauty into the minds of our children. I believe you refer to this as the Waxpool warmth. Thank you, teachers and staff.”

Nobel Learning Communities has selected Sarah Cockrell, of Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in Ashburn Village, as its Preschool Teacher of the Year. The award was presented during the Spring Education School Leaders’ Conference in Las Vegas. Cockrell was recognized for her ability to connect with the infants in her care, and her dedication to their individual progress and growth. “I nominated Sarah because she puts her heart and soul into what she does, and you can feel it the moment you step into her classroom,” said Amanda Canfield, principal of Chesterbrook Academy Preschool. “Everything is a big step for her students, and you can tell that Sarah is always thinking of ways to encourage them and help them grow. She goes above and beyond for the children in our care and is so deserving of this award. We are lucky to have her as a teacher at our school.” The Teacher of the Year program recognizes teachers who stand out by demonstrating a strong commitment to inspire, motivate and educate students and staff. Along with the title Preschool Teacher of the Year and an all-expenses-paid trip to the national conference in Las Vegas, Cockrell received a cash award and a round-trip airline ticket to anywhere in the U.S. “I have had an exciting journey learning from and collaborating with my colleagues and

SCHOOL NOTES >> 14

NORMAN K. STYER

Renss Greene/Loudoun Now

Denise Corbo celebrates with other Democrats at Lost Rhino Retreat in Brambleton after being elected to the At-Large seat on the county School Board.

The 2018 Teacher of the Year award winner garnered 45.5 percent of the vote, outpacing Julie Sisson (36.6%) and Kenya A. Savage (10.6%). In the Algonkian District, incumbent Debbie Rose did not seek re-election after two terms. Her seat will be filled by Atoosa R. Reaser, who landed

51.3 percent of the vote over Melanie F. Turner, who got 42.4 percent. Reaser, an attorney, has served on the executive board of the school division’s Minority Student Achievement Advisory Committee and as a delegate to the Loudoun Education Alliance of Parents.

nstyer@loudounnow.com

Dr. Andrew Bluhm Dr. Jay Vandervort

Dr. Steve Dorsch

We’ve Placed Over 10,000 Dental Implants No Wonder We’re Loudoun’s Most Trusted Implant Team If you are missing teeth, or your teeth aren’t aging as gracefully as you are, call us. We are Loudoun OMS, the leading provider of board-certified oral surgical care, from implants to wisdom teeth to jaw realignment and reconstruction. We can help you to enjoy food again, smile confidently, and improve your quality of life.

Call us today for a consultation 703-771-4841 Ashburn: 44340 Premiere Plaza, #100

www.LoudounOMS.com Facebook.com/loudounoms

Committed to a Higher Standard of Care Leesburg: 821-F South King Street

The Loudoun County School Board will have seven new members starting in January. Only three incumbents sought re-election on Tuesday and the day’s voting resulted in an upset that will send another veteran member into retirement. Current Board Chairman Jeff E. Morse (Dulles) was unopposed in his bid for a third four-year term. Sterling District incumbent Brenda L. Sheridan landed close to 59 percent of the vote to turn back a challenge by Mike J. Neely. Sheridan ran unopposed in 2011 and 2015. In the Ashburn District, incumbent Eric Hornberger lost to Harris Mahedavi. Hornberger served eight years on the board and served as chairman from 2012 to 2016. Mahedavi, the president of a consulting firm and father of children in the fourth and eighth grades, garnered 47 percent of the vote. Hornberger, who was first elected in 2001 and ran unopposed in 2015, landed about 40 percent. Mahedavi will join seven other freshmen members on the board in January. Countywide, in the At-Large District race, Denise R. Corbo, a gifted education teacher won the three-way race.

In the Blue Ridge District, Jill Turgeon also is stepping down after serving two terms. She will be replaced by Ian J. Serotkin. He got 52.4 percent of the vote. Ram Venkatachalam got 40.7 percent. Joy Maloney did not seek re-election after serving one term representing the Broad Run District. Her seat will be filled by Leslee M. King. She got 53.2 percent of the vote; Andrew T. Hoyler got 32.4 percent. In the Catoctin District, Eric DeKenipp resigned in 2018, with 14 months remaining in his term. Chris Croll was appointed to fill his seat, but did not run in the election. Tuesday’s winner was John Beatty. The IT director and computer science teacher at a private school in Maryland won with about 40.5 percent of the vote, over Zerell S. Johnson-Welch (26.6%) and Jenna M. Alexander (25.5%). Beth R. Barts will be the new School Board representative in the Leesburg District. She will replace Tom Marshall, who did not seek re-election. She got 51.9 percent of the vote over Joe Newcomer, who garnered 42.8 percent. The winning candidates will serve four-year terms, beginning Jan. 1.

13 November 7, 2019

Seven New School Board Members Elected, Former Chairman Hornberger Loses Re-election Bid

November 7, 2019

[ SCHOOL NOTES ] << FROM 12

One Smile At A Time Offering the latest technologies & newest treatment options Invisalign™ - Digital Imaging

Call us for a free consultation 703-771-9887 Russell Mullen

1509 Dodona Terrace SE Ste 201, Call or text us for a complimentary consultation! Leesburg, VA 20175

(703) 771-9887

Find us!

DDS, MS

Next to the Leesburg Wegmans!

www.mullenortho.com

Cochran Family Dental Family Dental Family Dental chran Family Dental

leaders over the past five years at Chesterbrook Academy. I am truly honored to be recognized as the 2019 Preschool Teacher of the Year,” said Cockrell, who has taught at the school for the past five years. “The foundation of early childhood education begins in the infant classroom and is a springboard for lifelong success and learning. I love spending each day with the children in my classroom and embracing their individuality.”

Purcellville Sponsors Tree Poster Contest

Cochran Family Dental Cochran Family Dental Cochran Family Cochran FamilyDental Dental

Purcellville’s Tree and Environment Sustainability Committee and the PurAlways Welcoming New Patients! Welcoming all new patients! Welcoming allall new patients! Welcoming new patients! Cochran Family Dental cellville Arts Council have launched Welcoming Welcomingallallnew newpatients! patients! a Wonder of Trees Poster Contest for Dr.Brian BrianCochran Cochranand andhis hisstaff staffatat What we offer Dr. Dr. Brian Cochran and his staff at Conveniently located in Conveniently located in students. Discounts Available Cochran Family Dental are Conveniently located Family Dental are • Cheerful, serene, state ofCochran the art office Cochran Family Dental are in For Patients Without The Village of Leesburg The Village of Leesburg The goals are to engage students in The Village of Leesburg Welcoming all new patients! committed providing comprehensive dental office committed toto providing a acomprehensive dental office committed to providing a comprehensive dental office • Digital x-rays (reduces radiation by 90%) Insurance! 1503 Dodona Terrace #210 1503 Dodona Terrace #210 1503 Dodona Terrace #210 learning about the benefits of planting with a caring and gentle style that will serve most all of with acaring caring and gentle style that willserve servemost mostall allofof aand and gentle style that We file all dental benefitwith claims Dr.• Brian Cochran his staff at Leesburg, VA 20175 Dr. Brian Cochran and his staff atwill your family’s dental needs under one roof. Insurance Leesburg, VA 20175 Dr.Brian Brian Cochran and his staff at Leesburg, VA 20175 Dr. Cochran and his staff at trees and to help increase awareness your family’s dental needs under oneroof. roof.Insurance Insurance your family’s dental needs under one 703-771-9034 • Cosmetic Dentistry (veneers, white fillings, and Zoom Whitening) Cochran Family Dental are friendly office offering budget wise payment options. Dr. 703-771-9034 703-771-9034 Cochran Family Dental are within the community by featuring the Cochran Family are friendly office offering budget wisepayment payment Dr. Cochran Family Dental are office offering wise options. Dr. has budget provided trusted dental care tooptions. the office citizens • Crowns and Bridges, all friendly phases ofDental Implants, Root Canals and Dentures committed toCochran providing a comprehensive dental winning posters at Town Hall. of Loudoun for 13 years. Cochran has provided trusted dentalcare thecitizens citizens has trusted totothe HOURS: • We offer periodontal therapy to arestore your oral health as well asdental oral WHITENING SPECIAL committed to providing acomprehensive comprehensive dental office committed to providing aprovided dental office committed toCochran providing acomprehensive dental office with caring and gentle style that willcare serve most all of WHITENING Conveniently located in FREE Teeth Whitening Kit Submissions will show how plantMon. & Wed.: 8am 6pm ofLoudoun Loudounfor for13 13years. years. cancer screening. of SPECIAL withInsurance every scheduled The Village Leesburg facing HOURS: your family’s dental needs under one roof. WHITENING SPECIAL HOURS: WHITENING SPECIAL Tues. - at Thurs.: 7am - 4pm caring and gentle style that will serve most all of Use your benefits before the end a acaring and gentle style that will serve most all of cleaning or procedure. WHITENING Route 7 between Wegmans and ing trees helps the environment and WHITENING with with awith caring and gentle style that will serve most all of 1503 Dodona Terrace& Wed.: Conveniently located in6pm FREE Teeth Whitening Kit of theTeeth year and receive a FREEKit Conveniently located Whitening Fri.:in - 1pm Mon. 8am Offer Expires 8/31/16. Mon. & Wed.: -8am LA Fitness friendly office budget wiseFREE payment options. Conveniently located inoffering the 8am Village of- 6pm Leesburg Teeth Whitening Kit with everyDr. Suite 210 SPECIAL SPECIAL with every scheduled The Village at Leesburg facing Please present coupon to may include cleaning the air, trapping Sat.: 8am 1pm (once/month) with every scheduled The Village at Leesburg facing Mon & Wed: 8-6pm yourfamily’s family’s dental under one roof. Insurance your dental needs under one roof. Insurance scheduled cleaning or procedure. Tues. -#210 Thurs.: 7am -7-4pm 4pm Tues. - needs Thurs.: 7am - 4pm Leesburg, VA Use your benefits before theend end receive the offer. Not to be Cochran has provided trusted dental care toor the citizens 1503 Dodona Terrace •Tues Leesburg, VAService 20175 Use your benefits before the & Thurs: your1503 family’s dental under one roof. Insurance Offer Expires January 1, 2016. cleaning or procedure. Route 720175 between Wegmans and 24hr Emergency cleaning procedure. Route 7needs between Wegmans and 1503 Dodona Terrace carbon, cleaning water, providing food Dodona Terrace Please present coupon to receive the offer. combined w/any other Fri: 8-1pm • Sat: 8-1pm (Once/month) of the year and receive a FREE FREE of the year and receive a8/31/16. Fri.: 8am- 1pm - 1pm Fri.: 8am Offer Expires LA Fitness Offer Expires 8/31/16. Not to be combined with any other offer. friendly offering budget wise payment options. Dr. 703-771-9034 LA Fitness friendly budget wise options. Dr. LOUDOUN’S office 24hryears. Emergency Service payment ofoffering Loudoun for 13 703-771-9034 Teeth Whitening Kit with every Suite 210office Teeth Whitening Kit with every FAVORITE Suite 210 and shelter for wildlife, or helping peoPlease present coupon to Sat.: 8am 1pm (once/month) FAVORITE Please present coupon to Dr. Mon &1pm Wed: 8-6pm friendly office offering budget wise options. Sat.: 8am (once/month) Mon & -Wed: 8-6pm scheduled cleaning procedure. cleaning ororprocedure. WHITENING Mon. &Visit Wed.: 8am -website: 6pm •trusted Tues. - Thurs.: 7ampayment -scheduled 4pm our website at: TheLeesburgVADentist.com Leesburg, 20175 Visit our TheLeesburgVADentist.com Leesburg, VAVA 20175 receive the offer. Nottotobebe Conveniently located in Cochran has provided dental care to the citizens Tues &trusted Thurs: 7-4pm receive the offer. Not Offer Expires January 1, 2016. Cochran has provided dental care to the citizens Tues &Emergency Thurs: 7-4pm Offer Expires January 1, 2016. 24hr Service ple by providing food, resources, shade 24hr Emergency Service Fri.: 8amVillage - 1pm• Sat: •at24hr Emergency Service SPECIAL Please present coupon to receive the offer. combined w/any other 8-1pm 8-1pm (Once/month) The Leesburg facing Please present coupon to receive the offer. combined w/any other Fri:Fri: 8-1pm • Sat: 8-1pm (Once/month) Cochran has provided trusted dental care to the citizens Not to be combined with any other offer. Use your benefits before the end 703-771-9034 Not to be combined with any other offer. or health benefi ts. 24hr Emergency Service of Loudoun for 13 years. 703-771-9034 24hr EmergencyWegmans Service ofDodona Loudoun 13 years. Route 7 between and 1503 Terrace for of the year and receive a FREE LA Fitness The contest is open to any student WHITENING Teeth Whitening Kit with every of Visit Loudoun for 13 years. Suite 210 WHITENING Visit our website at: TheLeesburgVADentist.com Visit ourwebsite: website at: Visit our website: TheLeesburgVADentist.com Conveniently located in8-6pm our TheLeesburgVADentist.com Mon &TheLeesburgVADentist.com Wed: Conveniently located in scheduled cleaning or procedure. in the Purcellville area. Nine winners Leesburg, VA 20175 Tues & Thurs: 7-4pm Offer Expires January 1, 2016. SPECIAL SPECIAL TheVillage Villageatlocated atLeesburg Leesburg facing The facing Please present coupon to receive the offer. Conveniently in Fri: 8-1pm • Sat: 8-1pm (Once/month) Use your benefits before theend end before Not tobenefits be combined with any the other offer. Route7 7between betweenWegmans Wegmans and 703-771-9034 24hr Emergency Service Use your Route and 1503Dodona DodonaTerrace Terrace 503 ofthe theyear yearand andreceive receiveaaFREE FREE The Village atLA Leesburg facing of LAFitness Fitness Teeth Whitening Kit withevery everyend Use your benefitsKit before the ourMon website at: TheLeesburgVADentist.com Suite210 210RouteVisit Teeth Whitening with Suite 7 between & Wed:8-6pm 8-6pm and Mon &Wegmans Wed: ona Terrace scheduled cleaning orprocedure. procedure. scheduled cleaning or of the year and receive a FREE Leesburg, VA 20175 eesburg, VA 20175 Tues Thurs:7-4pm 7-4pm LATues Fitness OfferExpires ExpiresJanuary January1,1,2016. 2016. && Thurs: Offer Teeth Whitening Kit with every e 210 Please present coupon to receive the offer. Fri: 8-1pm • Sat:8-1pm 8-1pm(Once/month) (Once/month) Please present coupon to receive the offer. Fri: 8-1pm • Sat: Mon & Wed: 8-6pm scheduled cleaning or procedure. Nottotobebecombined combined withany anyother otheroffer. offer. Not with 24hr Emergency Service Emergency Service VA 20175 Tues24hr & Thurs: 7-4pm Offer Expires January 1, 2016. Please present couponbefore to receivethe the offer. Fri: 8-1pm • Sat: 8-1pm (Once/month) Use your benefits end Use your benefits before the end Not to be combined with any other offer. 24hr Emergency Service

Cochran Family Dental Cochran Family Dental gWelcoming all new patients! all new patients! Cochran Family Dental all new patients! Welcomingall allnew newpatients! patients! Welcoming

BrianCochran Cochranand andhis hisstaff staff atat Brian hranFamily FamilyDental Dentalare are hran mmitted providingaacomprehensive comprehensivedental dentaloffice office mitted totoproviding haacaring caringand andgentle gentlestyle stylethat thatwill willserve servemost mostall allof of rfamily’s family’sdental dentalneeds needsunder underone oneroof. roof.Insurance Insurance ndly officeoffering offeringbudget budgetwise wisepayment paymentoptions. options.Dr. Dr. dly office WHITENING hranhas hasprovided providedtrusted trusteddental dentalcare care tothe thecitizens citizens hran to SPECIAL Loudoun for13 13years. years. oudoun for LoudounNow

LoudounNow

W I N N E R

2 0 1 9

LOUDOUN’S 2018

WHITENING WHITENING Convenientlylocated locatedinin Conveniently 703-771-9034 SPECIAL SPECIAL e03-771-9034 VillageatatLeesburg Leesburgfacing facing Village Visit ourwebsite website at:TheLeesburgVADentist.com TheLeesburgVADentist.com Visit our at: ute between Wegmans and te 77between Wegmans and 1-9034 theyear yearand andreceive receiveaaFREE FREE ofofthe LAFitness Fitness LA TeethWhitening WhiteningKit Kitwith withevery every Teeth t our website at: TheLeesburgVADentist.com

Mon&&Wed: Wed:8-6pm 8-6pm Mon Tues&&Thurs: Thurs:7-4pm 7-4pm Tues : 8-1pm• •Sat: Sat:8-1pm 8-1pm(Once/month) (Once/month) 8-1pm 24hrEmergency EmergencyService Service 24hr

scheduledcleaning cleaningor orprocedure. procedure. scheduled

OfferExpires ExpiresJanuary January1,1,2016. 2016. Offer Please present coupon to receive theoffer. offer. Please present coupon to receive the Not to be combined with any other offer. Not to be combined with any other offer.

iteat: at:TheLeesburgVADentist.com TheLeesburgVADentist.com te

will be selected, three each from elementary, middle, and high school levels. Winning submissions will be featured in Town Hall next April. The deadline for submissions is Jan. 31. The rules and application are available at purcellvilleva.gov.

C2 Education Opens New Location in South Riding C2 Education opened its newest tutoring, test prep, and college admissions counseling center Oct. 31 in the South Riding Market Square. C2 Education now has 15 locations in Virginia and more than 190 locations throughout the country. “We are thrilled to be a part of the South Riding community,” said Center Director Mollie Sherman. “Local families can turn to our more than 20 years of experience helping students go on to their dream colleges.” Sherman most recently led the C2 Education team at the Sterling location. The new center will give back to the community by offering free educational resources to families, schools, and libraries, including free tutoring sessions, academic workshops, complimentary college planning services, free SAT and ACT practice test events, and local scholarships. Learn more at C2Education.com/ southriding.

[ PUBLIC SAFETY ]

Welsh

Month-long Trial Scheduled in Double Homicide Bryan Kuang-Ming Welsh faces a 25-day trail early next year in the shooting deaths of Mala Manwani and her adult son, Rishi Manwani, in Aldie. Authorities found their bodies in their Tomey Court home on Jan. 31, 2018. A Loudoun grand jury last month indicted the 38-year-old Locust Grove man on two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony. He was arraigned Monday morning in Loudoun County Circuit Court. Initially, Welsh was charged with murder in the March 2018 case but was released that August just before a preliminary hearing in Loudoun District Court. At that time, prosecutors dropped the charges after a ballistics report showed that nine bullets found at the crime scene did not match the gun found in Welsh’s possession. However, Welsh remained the central suspect in the killings. Investigators believe the crime was drug-related and that the firearm had been altered after the shootings. The trial is scheduled to begin March 2.

Glass Found in Purcellville Kids’ Trick-or-Treat Bags The Purcellville Police Department issued an alert last Saturday advising parents to be on the lookout for glass shards in their children’s trick-or-treat bags. According to the statement, two families living in the Loudoun Valley Drive and Skyline Drive neighborhoods reported finding several shards of glass in their kids’ candy bags. A door-to-door canvass was conducted to notify households that could have been affected. The department stated that no candy was altered or deemed unsafe to eat, but that kids could be injured by loose glass shards in their bags.

Those attending Halloween Block Party in Purcellville on Oct. 26 may have noticed the absence of one of the evening’s entertainers. Kevin Brown, 53, of Frederick, MD, was hired to perform as a stilt walker during the popular community bash. According to the Purcellville Police Department, Brown did make it to town that night, but his plans fell apart when he stopped to ask a police officer where he could park. That officer noted the dual odors of alcoholic beverage and marijuana emanating from his vehicle. Marijuana was discovered in the vehicle and the driver was arrested and charged with DUI and cited for possession of marijuana. His trial is set for Dec. 6 in Loudoun County District Court.

All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing Office at (804) 367-9753.

fairhousing@dpor.virginia.gov • www.fairhousing.vipnet.org

Justice Academy Seeks Input on Accreditation On Wednesday, Nov. 13, members of a Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies assessment team will be accepting public comment concerning the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy. The agency is conducting a sitebased assessment team of the Ashburn training center, including an examination of all aspects of the academy’s policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services. Between 3 and 5 p.m. Nov. 13, members of the CALEA team will be available for telephone comments at 703-554-6226. Comments are limited to 10 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with CALEA Standards. Those wishing to offer written comments about the academy’s ability to meet the standards for accreditation are requested to write: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, Inc., 13575 Heathcote Boulevard, Suite 320 Gainesville, VA 20155. For accreditation, the academy must to comply with 157 standards. Accreditation lasts for four years, during which the agency must submit annual reports, and participate in annual remote webbased assessments attesting continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited.

Direct from our newsroom to your mailbox. Loudoun Now is mailed to 43,000 homes and businesses in selected ZIP codes each week. If you do not receive the newspaper in the mail, you may purchase a subscription. The cost is $50 per 52 issues. For addresses outside Virginia, the cost is $75. To get the paper delivered every week, visit loudounnow.com/subscribe Or mail this form to with your check to:

Loudoun Now

To receive our newsletter every day via email, visit loudounnow.com/newsletter First name _____________________________________________ Last name _____________________________________________ Company name ________________________________________ Telephone _____________________________________________ Address 1 _____________________________________________ City ___________________________________________________ State _______________________________Zip ________________

Loudoun Now PO Box 207 Leesburg, VA 20178

Purcellville’s Stilt Walker Sent to Pokey

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for achieving equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap.

15 November 7, 2019

The case is still under investigation. Questions and concerns can be directed to Deputy Chief Dave Dailey at ddailey@purcellvilleva. gov.

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

November 7, 2019

Sierra << FROM 3

BROAD SHADOW FARMS We are a new Private eventing barn based in Leesburg, VA, close to Morven Park Come board your horse & take lessons from our ICP certified instructor with many years of experience competing in the upper levels & training future event riders. We welcome haul-ins for lessons as well

BROAD SHADOW FARMS Check out our website: www.broadshadowfarms.com or call Madison for more information: 517-712-7049

CABINET SHOWPLACE Fine Cabinetry for the Entire Home

www.cabinetshowplace.com

Design and Sales 540.338.9661

210 N. 21st St., #E, Purcellville, Virginia 20132 Valley Business Park behind the Purcellville Train Station

Plofchan said Mingo wasn’t at fault for his contradicting statements, given the “sloppy investigation” the Virginia State Police conducted after the shooting. Plofchan said Paschal’s neglected to clarify with Mingo what he meant when saying that Sierra ran “at” versus “toward” Hood. Regardless of why or how Sierra approached Hood, he did, and he was shot and killed—from a location that Plofchan and Judkins disputed throughout the trial. In his testimony, Hood said he stopped his car about 20 feet away from Sierra and Mingo, although Plofchan pointed out that Hood wrote in a 2014 police report that he parked 40 feet away. Hood said he then put the car in park and got out with his gun drawn. At first, he didn’t state exactly where he stood when he shot Sierra, but insinuated that he stood to the left of the driver-side door. However, he eventually testified that he retreated to the back of the car and shot Sierra from there. Plofchan claimed that Hood didn’t move to the back of his car to shoot Sierra, but that he moved his car forward after the shooting to “escape responsibility” by making it seem as though Sierra had walked closer to Hood than what he actually did—making it seem as though Hood’s safety was in greater danger. Supporting Plofchan’s argument was Gary Rini, a use of force consultant, who said it would have been “impossible” for Hood to have shot Sierra from the position he claimed to be standing. Rini pointed to the location of the bullets that passed through Sierra’s body. He said Hood must have shot Sierra from a position “much farther back” than where his police cruiser was parked after the shooting, because the bullets found in a flowerpot in front of a townhouse nearby did not match that trajectory. “The physical evidence refutes what he said,” Rini said of Hood’s testimony. “That car had to be back farther to accommodate where the bullets were.” But Hood said the car was never moved. When Judkins asked former Purcellville Police Lt. Joe Schroeck whether he was involved in a coverup by moving Hood’s car after the shooting, Schroeck denied the assertion, adding that Hood’s car was never moved. “Everything was kept just as it was,” he said. Overall, through the use of close to 75 pieces of evidence and more than a dozen witnesses, Plofchan argued that Hood abandoned his training in dealing with a suicidal suspect. But Todd Markley, the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy’s use of force supervisor, said the actions appeared justified. Markley said deadly force can be used if the life of an officer or another person is threatened or if they’re at risk of serious bodily injury. He said that while a person with a knife is not a threat if an officer remains in his or her car, he would have deemed the 3-inch knife that Sierra held to be threatening because it was longer than two inches and had blood on it. Markley said deadly force should be used to stop a person from continuing the threat, rather than to kill that per-

son. He said to do that, it could take one shot or even 12 shots, depending on when the person stops advancing their position. “You shoot to stop the aggressive actions as many times as is reasonable,” he said. From Hood’s point of view, he “had a subject with a knife who had blood on him who was coming toward [his] vehicle,” which prompted him to determine that he was faced with a lethal force. He said his training instructed him to not shoot to wound and noted that he didn’t use his baton because it might not have worked to stop Sierra’s advance and that he didn’t use a TASER because he wasn’t trained to use one at the time. Hood said he used the 21-foot rule, which police officers are instructed to use in such situations. Hood said that if a person is within 21 feet of an officer and begins to approach them, that person could reach the officer sooner than the officer could draw his or her gun, meaning the officer is obligated to do so. Markley said that while that rule holds true, it also depends on the situation—a notion the jury upheld. Plofchan asked Hood why he didn’t maintain cover by staying in his car—an element of the training for officers arriving on the scene of a suicidal suspect. Hood said he felt that he had to react instantly and that he needed to respond to the situation. “It would have been irresponsible of me and against my duties as a police officer to not handle the situation,” he said. In her closing argument, Judkins said the jury couldn’t base its verdict on sympathy for the Sierra family and that finding Hood to be negligent or have battered Sierra would send the message to every police officer in the county, or state, that it’s better to die or be seriously injured than to shoot a suspect approaching them with a lethal weapon in hand. “You’re telling [Hood], ‘you should have let Sierra stab you, kill you,’” she said. Plofchan’s final arguments highlighted two themes—Hood’s responsibility to protect and serve the community and the time it took for the shooting to unfold. Plofchan said Sierra’s death could have been avoided if Hood had adhered to his training, adding that Sierra’s friends didn’t use guns to stop Sierra from hurting himself. “Use of force is used as a last resort— [Hood] used it as his initial interaction,” he said. Plofchan argued that Sierra didn’t have enough time to be contributorily negligent in the few seconds that lapsed between Hood’s first radio call to dispatch, his alleged yells for Sierra to drop the knife, the four shots he fired and his radio call back. “A 17-year-old lies in the grave while his family suffers,” Plofchan told the jury. “The Sierra family name will die out.” After the verdict was read, Plofchan praised America’s trial-by-jury system as being “one of the greatest gifts” in society, but downplayed the trial’s outcome. “No one wants this because somebody died,” he said. Judkins and Hood declined to comment. pszabo@loudounnow.com

17 November 7, 2019

November 7, 2019

[ NONPROFIT ]

[ NONPROFIT NOTES ]

Loudoun Hunger Rolls Out Mobile Market to Expand Reach of Food Pantry BY NORMAN K. STYER Loudoun Hunger Relief staff members and volunteers gathered with other community leaders at the food pantry’s Leesburg headquarters last week to celebrate the latest expansion of its services. The new Mobile Market will operate as a pantry-on-wheels, taking LHR’s emergency grocery services into neighborhoods where residents have high need and limited access to transportation. The 18-foot truck is outfitted with refrigeration, a freezer, and food shelving filled with boxed and canned food, fresh vegetables, milk, eggs, rice, beans and other staples assembled to provide families with weekly meal packs. “This will go to where folks are and that is really why we did this,” LHR Executive Director Jennifer Montgomery said of the mobile pantry. Seed funding to purchase the truck was provided by the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation. The project also was made possible by a Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant, grants from 100WomenStrong and the Sterling Women Giving Circle, and many individual and family donations. Also, expenses for the first year of the Mobile Market operations will be covered by a grant from the Dulles Greenway Drive for Charity. Montgomery said the mobile service will be a big help to Loudoun families. She shared a story of a Sterling mother who called to cancel her appointment to pick up supplies at the Leesburg food pantry because she and her husband needed to save the gas in their car so

Norman K. Styer/Loudoun Now

LHR Executive Director Jennifer Montgomery says the new Mobile Market will help get food into the hands of families who often face challenges traveling to the Leesburg food pantry.

they could get to work. “Transportation is a huge issue in this county,” she said. “These are the hard choices families are making every day.” K. Lynn Tadlock, deputy executive director of the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, recalled one of the frequent sayings of Dr. Moore, the Sterling physician and real estate investor who left his estate to support education, children and families, “Give them a leg up, not a handout.” “We believe this truck truly does that,” Tadlock said. “A community working together can solve all your human service needs,” she said. “Part of every nonprofit in any community mission should be bringing people together to embrace a common

goal and improve the lives of our neighbors.” Details regarding mobile service schedule will be posted on loudounhunger.org in the near future. It is expected to get its first roll out in the Sterling area, with 30-40 families served on each trip. So far in 2019, Loudoun Hunger Relief has served more than 6,000 residents with emergency groceries from the Leesburg pantry location. About 40 percent of the individuals served are children under 18, and another 13 percent are senior adults. More than 1.2 million pounds of food has been distributed. nstyer@loudounnow.com

A Farm Less Ordinary Expands Near Leesburg BY NORMAN K. STYER Leaders and supporters of the nonprofit A Farm Less Ordinary celebrated an expansion of its program Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a new 3-acre growing area near Leesburg. The land along Gleedsville Road was donated by Lynne and Michael Wright and will be used by the nonprofit for three years. U.S. Rep. Jennifer T. Wexton (D-VA-10), County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) and Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce President Tony Howard joined in the celebration. Bluemont-based A Farm Less Ordinary was 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. Growers are hired after completing job interviews. They are given specific responsibilities and measurable goals. They are paid for their work, and wages increase as those goals are met. Their skills develop from tasks related to farming, producing finished

Norman K. Styer/Loudoun Now

From left, U.S. Rep. Jennifer T. Wexton and County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall listen to Ian Rogers describe his experience working at A Farm Less Ordinary.

products like jams, pickles, and jellies, and from working at the Wednesday Leesburg Farmers’ Market. The new growing space on the Wright’s property not only provides an

expansion of the farm operations, but also is more centrally located—making FARM LESS ORDINARY >> 22

Loudoun Free Clinic Selected for Pilot Study The Loudoun Free Clinic has been selected as one of 50 free clinics in the United States to collect and report on a standardized set of quality measures. These measures will lay a foundation for improvements in care and will give clinic leaders a tool to demonstrate their quality of care and assess their progress in promoting health equity. In the United States, Free Clinics serve low-income patients who are uninsured. Clinics need to know who is currently receiving care and at what level. A consortium of stakeholders including Americares, Loyola University Chicago and the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics are designing an infrastructure to enable clinics across the country to collect and report on quality measures. This initiative is called, “Roadmap to Health Equity.” By collecting and reporting on a standardized set of quality measures and sociodemographic factors, the Roadmap to Health Equity will lay a foundation for improvements in care and give clinics a tool to demonstrate quality of care and assess their progress in promoting health equity. The data will also serve to address myths and misconceptions about the quality of care provided by free and charitable clinics.

Mosby Association, Bondi Family Launch Easement Initiative The Mosby Heritage Area Association and the Bondi family of Old Welbourne have established a partnership place important battlefield property in permanent easement. The Bondi Family Land Conservation and Battlefield Preservation Fund will be available to landowners within the Unison Battlefield Study Area who are considering protecting their land with a permanent conservation easement. The fund is designated to assist landowners with transaction costs, including stewardship, legal, and surveyor fees. The Bondi family has pledged to replenish the fund annually in perpetuity. The Mosby Heritage Area Association has been intensifying preservation efforts by advocating conservation easements across the Heritage Area, but especially within the Civil War battlefields. In 2014, MHAA was awarded an American Battlefield Preservation Plan grant to draw up a plan to protect the “Prelude to Gettysburg” cavalry battlefields of June 1863 that raged along the Ashby’s Gap Turnpike, today’s Rt. 50. Since that time, NONPROFIT NOTES >> 22

Friday, December 6, 2019 Spend a day focused on your most important business asset: YOU!

THE event for visionary women who want to discover the tools for success, make strategic business connections, and leave feeling empowered and inspired to take action.

1 2 3

R E A S O N S TO AT T E N D Take time for yourself—investing in your personal and professional growth! Hear problem-solving strategies and best practices—about personal and professional development. Take away expert insights on how to increase profitability and earn the money you deserve in your career or business.

4 5 6

Create specific strategies to maximize your leadership effectiveness. Develop valuable new business connections with other like-minded, successful women. Recharge your batteries. In just one day feel empowered, inspired and excited about your path.

703.777.8577 | events@jpevents.biz | Virgin ia Wome n sBu sin e ssCon feren ce. com Produced by

Official Print Partner

Track Sponsors

Grand Sponsors

Major Sponsors

Event Supporters and Media Partners Aesthetic Medical Center

Loudoun Clear Marketing

Alexandria Woman Magazine

Morgan Stanley

Fairfax Woman Magazine

Posh Seven Magazine

InsideNoVa

StoneSprings Hospital Center

Kendra Scott

Title Sponsors and Strategic Partners The Chocolate Chick The Difference Baker Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Luxy Balloons Melissa Maillett Photography MOKup Media

Open Blooms PaperFish Creative Savvy Business Network - Women in Wisdom SpeedPro Imaging Northern Virginia TapSnap Tysons Creamery

Westfields Marriott

November 7, 2019

PURCHASE TICKETS TODAY • ONLY 50 TICKETS LEFT! U S E P R O M O C O D E N O W 5 0 TO S AV E $ 5 0

Dr. Alla Hynes is coming to introduce new technology!

A Non-Surgical Facelift!

Where: Metromed Urgent Care 952 Edwards Ferry Road NE Leesburg, VA 20176 When: November 12th, 2019 Starts at 5:30 pm

TempSure Envi is a gentle new radiofrequency treatment that minimizes facial ﬁne lines and wrinkles and improves the appearance of cellulite. We have a live demonstration, light refreshments, and special introductory pricing! Don’t miss this opportunity!

BENEFIT Plans Hope for the Holidays Alterative Gift Fair Loudoun County community members can jump-start their holiday spirits at BENEFIT’s inaugural Hope for the Holidays event—an alternative giving fair with live music performances. The event will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at ChefScape in the Village at Leesburg. Attendees will enjoy live music, complimentary food samples and hot cider, as well as event-day specials at participating ChefScape vendors. Music performances include Ella Levri, Nothing Defined and Moonlight Ride. BENEFIT, established in 2017, is a coalition of musicians and community leaders with a mission to use the unifying power of music to raise funds and awareness for nonprofit organizations that serve children in need. It is a component program of the Paxton Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable organization. The Hope for the Holidays event follows BENEFIT’s inaugural Crossroads Music Festival in September. Dozens of musicians performed at venues throughout downtown Leesburg, raising $15,000 to be distributed to nonprofits through a grant

Bank Where You Breathe Convenient Mobile and Online Banking

Get access anywhere, anytime

Check balances, deposit and transfer funds

307 E. Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176 571-375-1330 • mstreetbank.com Member FDIC

program next spring. The Nov. 23 event will spotlight 11 nonprofit organizations that serve Loudoun County children in need. Attendees may make donations to the organizations in honor of a family member, friend or loved one to give a gift of hope for the holidays. “Loudoun residents can plan a fun evening with their families at the Hope for the Holidays event,” BENEFIT Co-founder Amy Bobchek said. “They can enjoy delicious food samples and hot cider, listen to great music, and give a gift to support their community this holiday season. Instead of searching for what you think is the perfect gift for someone who already has a packed closet, make a gift in that person’s name to a nonprofit organization that can help others in need.” Event attendees can visit each nonprofit organization’s table and select a donation level card to give a gift to a loved one in their honor. At the donation checkout, attendees will receive a Hope for the Holidays card in which to place their donation card and write a note to their gift recipient. Learn more at benefit.live.

County to Open Nonprofit Grant Funding Application Process Nov. 13 The Loudoun County government’s grant application process for human service nonprofit organizations kicks off Wednesday, Nov. 13 with the posting of the Fiscal Year 2021 Human Service Nonprofit Grant Application at loudoun.gov/NonProfitGrants. Tax-exempt, private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that provide human services to Loudoun County residents in the areas of need identified and approved by the Board of Supervisors for Fiscal Year 2021 are eligible to apply for grants. The areas of need and the anticipated outcomes include:

November 7, 2019

• PREVENTION AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY: Services focused on assisting individuals and families in becoming and/or remaining independent and stable, and providing tools, skills, strategies, and resources to individuals and families. • CRISIS INTERVENTION AND DIVERSION: Services provided to individuals and families in crisis to overcome immediate problems and reduce or prevent the need for more restrictive and expensive higher level services. • LONG-TERM SUPPORT: Services that focus on assisting individuals who have continuing, long-term support needs to remain healthy, safe and independent in the community. • IMPROVED QUALITY OF HUMAN SERVICES: Services and opportunities provided to individuals,

organizations and communities that enhance the quality, accessibility, accountability and coordination of services provided by community organizations. The online grant application and related documents, as well as a full timeline for the process, will be posted by noon on Nov. 13 at loudoun.gov/ NonProfitGrants. Applications must be submitted by noon Dec. 20. The amount of funding for Fiscal Year 2021 will be determined next spring as part of the Board of Supervisors’ budget talks. In Fiscal Year 2020, the county budgeted $1.1 million for human service nonprofit grant funding. As in previous years, no organization may request more than 30 percent of its current operating revenue. In addition, individual awards will be limited to no more than $113,000, which is 10 percent of the competitive process’ Fiscal Year 2020 budget plus 3 percent, to ensure that the county retains the capacity to make multiple awards across all areas of need. In addition to the standard nonprofit application grants, a mini-grants process will be offered to provide a simplified application for any nonprofit applying for a grant of $5,000 or less. The mini-grants program is designed for small-scale innovative projects, and for new or small organizations who may lack capacity for writing a larger grant. For questions about the application process, contact Grants Program Coordinator Shalom Black at Shalom. Black@loudoun.gov or 703-737-8186.

21 November 7, 2019

Walter L. Atiga, MD Cardiac Electrophysiologist

Dr. Walter Atiga is Director of Cardiac Rhythm Management for Medstar Heart & Vascular Institute’s Cardiac Electrophysiology program. He is an experienced leader in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cardiac rhythm conditions including atrial fibrillation, various types of tachycardia, premature ventricular complexes, bradycardia and syncope (fainting). To treat these conditions, Dr. Atiga uses techniques that include lifestyle management, modern medications, catheter ablation, and the implantation of pacemakers, defibrillators, and other state-of-the-art heart rhythm devices. Dr. Atiga is accepting new patients. Please call 703-208-7257 to schedule an appointment at the Reston office.

MedStar Health Cardiac Electrophysiology ABOUT OUR PRACTICE • 19 board-certified cardiac electrophysiology physicians • 25 offices located in northern Virginia, the District of Columbia and Maryland • One of the largest, most capable and comprehensive arrhythmia programs in the U.S.

MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute Welcomes Walter L. Atiga, MD

ROCK RIDGE PERFORMING ARTS

[ NONPROFIT NOTES ] << FROM 18

November 7, 2019

MHAA has assisted in placing part of the Battle of Upperville, “Vineyard Hill,” under easement with the Land Trust of Virginia. The easement initiative focuses on Civil War battlefield property, but MHAA remains committed to preserving the entire landscape of the Heritage Area to protect viewsheds and historical resources. For more information, go to mosbyheritagearea.org.

Chamber Foundation Accepting Grant Applications to Nov. 26

PURCHASE TICKETS AT:

ROCKRIDGEPERFORMINGARTS.ORG @rrperformingarts @rockridgeperformingarts

THIS COUPON IS VALID FOR UP TO ONE FREE CONCESSION

@rockridgedrama

VALUED UP TO $2 OFF! limited to 2 per party

The Only Food Your Infant Can Eat is Not a “Supplement”

My child’s medical diagnosis left him immune compromised and suffering from constant vomiting and diarrhea. The only solution was to replace all his food with a prescribed, uninsured formula that costs $17,000 each year. A few months after my wife passed, my youngest daughter was diagnosed with this same disease.

No parent in Loudoun should have to worry about how to feed two sick children.

FacesofLoudoun.org

Hear their stories. Celebrate their victories. Right Here in Loudoun. Learn how you can help. Real People. Unexpected Stories.

Special thanks to our sponsors:

LOUDOUN CHAMBER’S 2017 NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR

The Loudoun Chamber Foundation is accepting applications from area nonprofits seeking financial support for their work in our community. The Chamber’s nonprofit members are eligible to submit an application. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Nov. 26. Since it was launched in 2014, the foundation has awarded $84,000 in grants to 27 nonprofit groups focused on issues as diverse as education, health care, hunger and mental health. In 2019, through both the Foundation and other fundraising activities, the Loudoun Chamber has given more than $40,000 for Loudoun-based nonprofit organizations. The Loudoun Chamber Foundation was created to provide financial support to area nonprofits that are focused on economic development, education and workforce development, public safety and healthy communities. The Loudoun Chamber Foundation’s grant application can be found online at funding.communityfoundationlf.org and at loudounchamber.org/ non-profit-initiative. For questions about the application, contact Chamber president and CEO Tony Howard at thoward@loudounchamber.org.

White House Chef to Cook Up 5 Courses for Cancer Research The Cooking for a Cure wine

Farm Less Ordinary << FROM 18 travel to and from the Leesburg Farmer’s Market much easier. In addition to selling products at farmer’s markets and local special events, the nonprofit also offers a weekly Community Supported Agriculture program, delivering boxes of organically-grown produce to subscribers at locations between Bluemont and Washington, DC. Howard said he is one of the nonprofit’s CSA subscribers. “When Maya and I drew this out on the back of napkin in 2014, it was just kind of a dream,” Masucci said. “We just wanted to create a welcoming place for people who needed work and needed a chance. We feel that we’ve done that.” Wexton said the nonprofit provides

event planned Nov. 15 at Stone Tower Winery will feature creations by Chef Patrice Olivon to benefit the CaninesN-Kids Foundation. Olivon, the White House chef to three presidents, French Embassy executive chef, and star of Cooking Live, will prepare a French-inspired, five-course dinner. Eight wines have been selected from Stone Tower Winery’s collection to complement each of the five courses and appetizers. The money raised will support research into cancers that kids and dogs both develop. The event takes place Friday, Nov. 15, from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $150 and are only available in advance at caninesnkids.org. Funds raised will support the Foundation’s work to promote the promising science of comparative oncology— studying and treating spontaneously developing cancer in canine patients when they get sick. The research can help doctors better understand and accelerate the development of better medicines and a cure for kids with those same cancers.

Loudoun Cares Joins #GivingTuesday Loudoun Cares has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Occurring this year on Dec. 3, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday to kick off the holiday giving season and inspire people to collaborate in improving their communities and to give back in impactful ways to the charities and causes they support. Loudoun Cares joined the program to bring awareness to local needs and increase engagement across the county. Loudoun Cares provides opportunities to volunteer through their online Volunteer Center as well as options to donate to help neighbors in need.

an important service. “One of the things that has made me disappointed and sad is that we don’t have more opportunities for these young people when they age out of the school system. That has been something that we’ve been working on for years, but we can’t do it alone in the government. We need help from folks like you and organizations like A Farm Less Ordinary. I want to thank you for doing everything you’ve done of the community,” she said. Twenty-three-year-old Ian Rogers, of Round Hill, graduated from Woodgrove High School last year. He said he has autism and a passion for acting, singing and songwriting. At A Farm Less Ordinary, he’s found another passion. He joined the staff in April. “Since then, I’ve been working really hard on being the best farmer I can be,” he said, Learn more about the nonprofit at afarmlessordinary.org. nstyer@loudounnow.com

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

On August 13, 2019, Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia (“Dominion” or “Company”) filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) an application for approval and for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct and operate electric transmission facilities in Loudoun, Prince William, and Fairfax Counties, Virginia (“Application”). Dominion filed the Application pursuant to § 5646.1 of the Code of Virginia (“Code”) and the Utility Facilities Act, Code § 56265.1 et seq.

(i) remove approximately 4.4 miles of existing 230 kV transmission Line #2008 between Structure #2008/1A and Structure #2008/24, retire approximately 8.4 miles of existing 115 kV transmission Line #156 between Loudoun Substation and Bull Run Substation, cut and loop in existing Line #265 into Bull Run Substation as the line passes directly overhead, and perform related substation work at the Loudoun, Bull Run, Mosby, Sully, and Clifton Substations (collectively, the “Loudoun-Bull Run Segment”); (ii) remove approximately 3.9 miles of existing 230 kV transmission Line #2173 on double circuit structures between Structure #2173/1A and Structure #2173/21, remove idle 230 kV transmission Line #I265, and rebuild approximately 3.9 miles of Line #2008 and Line #2173 on new, shared double circuit structures along the Line #2008 centerline between #2008/1A and Structure #2008/21 (collectively, the “Loudoun-Elklick Segment”); (iii) rebuild approximately 4.4 miles of existing 230 kV transmission Line #295 on new double circuit structures from existing Structure #295/21, remove idle 230 kV transmission line #I265, rebuild 0.4 mile of Line #2008 between Elklick Junction and Dulles Junction on structures shared with Line #295, and rebuild approximately 4.0 miles of existing 230 kV transmission Line #265 between Dulles Junction and Bull Run Substation on structures shared with Line #295 (collectively, the “Elklick-Bull Run Segment”); (iv) rebuild approximately 3.2 miles of existing 230 kV transmission Line #265 on new double circuit structures between Bull Run Substation and Structure #265/4, rebuild approximately 0.6 mile of existing 230 kV transmission Line #200 on structures shared with Line #265 between Bull Run Substation and Pender Junction, and rebuild approximately 2.3 miles of existing 230 kV transmission Line #2051 on structures shared with Line #265 between Pender Junction and Structure #265/4 (collectively, “Bull Run-Clifton Segment”); and (v) rebuild a combined total of approximately 6.4 miles of existing 230 kV transmission Line #2035 on new double circuit structures and rebuild a total of approximately 6.4 miles of existing 230 kV transmission Line #266 on structures shared with Line #2063 along the Clifton Substation DP section and the Moore DP-Ox Substation section (collectively, the “Clifton-Ox Segment”). Dominion states that the Rebuild Project is necessary to maintain the structural integrity and reliability of its transmission system in compliance with mandatory North American Electric Reliability Corporation Reliability Standards. Further, the Company states that the Rebuild Project will replace aging infrastructure that is at the end of its service life. The Company states that the expected in-service date for the Rebuild Project is December 31, 2024. The estimated cost of the Rebuild Project is approximately $67.5 million, which includes an estimated $59.0 million cost for transmission-related work and approximately $8.5 million for substation-related work. The estimated cost for each segment of the Rebuild Project is approximately (i) $8.11 million for the Loudoun-Bull Run Segment, (ii) $9.65 million for the Loudoun-Elklick Segment, (iii) $13.14 million for the Elklick-Bull Run Segment, (iv) $9.72 million for the Bull Run-Clifton Segment, and (v) $18.35 million for the Clifton-Ox Segment. The proposed Rebuild Project is located entirely within Dominion’s service territory and existing right-ofway in Loudoun, Prince William, and Fairfax Counties. The Loudoun-Elklick Segment includes replacement of 19 structures, currently ranging in height from 106 feet to 136 feet, with an average height of 124 feet. As proposed, the new structures for the Loudoun-Elklick Segment would range in height from 50 feet to 150 feet, with a proposed average height of 131 feet. The Elklick-Bull Run Segment includes 2 sections: the Elklick Junction-Dulles Junction section and the Dulles Junction-Bull Run Substation section. The Elklick Junction-Dulles Junction section includes replacement of 4 structures, currently ranging in height from 35 feet to 115 feet, with an average height of 93 feet. As proposed, the new structures would range in height from 50 feet to 125 feet, with a proposed average height of 101 feet. The Dulles Junction-Bull Run Substation section includes the replacement of 24 structures, currently ranging in height from 95 feet to 140 feet, with an average of 117 feet. As proposed, the new structures would range in height from 85 feet to 147 feet, with an average height of 125 feet. The Bull Run-Clifton Segment includes 2 sections: the Bull Run Substation-Pender Junction section and the Pender Junction-Clifton Substation section. The Bull Run Substation-Pender Junction section includes replacement of 4 structures, currently ranging in height from 109 feet to 151 feet, with an average height of 129 feet. As proposed, the new structures would range in height from 110 feet to 152 feet, with a proposed average height of 132 feet. The Pender Junction-Clifton Substation section includes replacement of 13 structures,

The Clifton-Ox Segment includes replacement of 39 structures, currently ranging in height from 101 feet to 158 feet, with an average height of 119 feet. As proposed, the new structures would range in height from 110 feet to 162 feet, with an average height of 130 feet. All distances, heights, and directions are approximate. A sketch map of the proposal accompanies this notice. A more detailed map may be viewed on the Commission’s website: https://www.scc.virginia.gov/pur/ elec/transline.aspx. The Commission may consider a route not significantly different from the routes described in this notice without additional notice to the public. A more complete description of the Rebuild Project may be found in the Company’s Application. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing and a Correcting Order in this proceeding that, among other things, scheduled public hearings in Fairfax County and Richmond, Virginia. A local public hearing will be convened on January 29, 2020, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Sully District Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia 20151, for the sole purpose of receiving the testimony of public witnesses. The public hearing will resume on April 22, 2020, at 10 a.m., in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, to receive testimony from members of the public and evidence related to the Application from the Company, any respondents, and the Commission’s Staff. Any person desiring to testify as a public witness at this hearing should appear fifteen (15) minutes prior to the starting time of the hearing and contact the Commission’s Bailiff. Copies of the Application and documents filed in this case are available for interested persons to review in the Commission’s Document Control Center, located on the first floor of the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Interested persons also may download unofficial copies from the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. Copies of the Application and other supporting materials also may be inspected during regular business hours at the following location: Dominion Energy Virginia 10900 Nuckols Road, 4th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23060 Attn: Lane Carr, Siting and Permitting Specialist Interested persons also may obtain a copy of the Application by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, David J. DePippo, Esquire, Dominion Energy Services, Inc., 120 Tredegar Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. If acceptable to the requesting party, the Company may provide the documents by electronic means. Any person or entity may participate as a respondent in this proceeding by filing, on or before December 20, 2019, a notice of participation. If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of the notice of participation shall be submitted to Joel H. Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. A copy of the notice of participation as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company at the address set forth above. Pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”), any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2019-00128. For additional information about participation as a respondent, any person or entity should obtain a copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing and the Correcting Order. On or before April 15, 2020, any interested person wishing to comment on the Application shall file written comments on the Application with the Clerk of the Commission at the address set forth above. Any interested person desiring to file comments electronically may do so on or before April 15, 2020, by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. Compact discs or any other form of electronic storage medium may not be filed with the comments. All such comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2019-00128. All documents filed with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. The Commission’s Rules of Practice may be viewed at http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. A printed copy of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and an official copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing and the Correcting Order in this proceeding may be obtained from the Clerk of the Commission at the address set forth above. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY

Dominion proposes to rebuild, entirely within an existing right-of-way or on Company-owned property, ﬁve separate segments of its existing 230 kilovolt (“kV”) transmission Lines #2173, #295, #265, #200, #2051, #2063, #266, and #2008, which are collocated at various points within the existing transmission line corridor between the Company’s existing Loudoun and Ox substations (“Rebuild Project”). The Company proposes to:

currently ranging in height from 101 feet to 134 feet, with an average height of 119 feet. As proposed, the new structures would range in height from 110 feet to 147 feet, with an average height of 129 feet.

November 7, 2019

FOR APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES: LOUDOUN-OX 230 KV TRANSMISSION LINE PARTIAL REBUILD CASE NO. PUR-2019-00128

[ BIZ ]

[ BIZ BRIEFS ] Lidl to Open Second Ashburn Location

November 7, 2019

Lidl is opening its newest Virginia store in Ashburn on Nov 20. The ribbon cutting event, which will begin at 7:40 a.m., will kick off a weekend of special offers, giveaways, and prizes for shoppers. The first 100 customers will be presented with a special gift card ranging from $5 to $100. “As a resident of Ashburn, I’m thrilled to see Lidl open a second location that offers its convenient, simple shopping experience to more customers in the area,” said Store Manager Lynn Delaney. “I am also excited to have such a talented team ready to serve our Ashburn customers, that reflects the vibrant, diverse community of Ashburn as a whole.” It is Lidl’s second in Ashburn and 12th in the DC area. The store is located at 44175 Russell Branch Parkway.

Gov’t Contractors Meet Students at Internship Fair

Renss Greene/Loudoun Now

Jon Schott of The People’s Drug in Alexandria competes to be named NoVa’s best bartender at AhSo Restaurant on Monday night.

Drake Takes Best NoVA Bartender Title AhSo restaurant in Brambleton on Monday again hosted a “Chopped” secret ingredient style-competition, where bartenders from around Northern Virginia competed to be named this year’s best. In each of three rounds, bartenders were challenged to create a cocktail with a surprise secret ingredient, competing to win over three judges and the crowd. And at the same time, they raised $4,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Nikki Drake, from 2941 Restaurant

in Falls Church, came out on top, earning bragging rights for the next year as Northern Virginia’s best bartender. She overcame competition from Jon Schott from The Peoples Drug in Alexandria, Eric Bowers from Magnolias at the Mill in Purcellville, Erin Robertson from AhSo Restaurant, Alex Moreno from Circa at Clarendon in Clarendon, and Chris West from The Wine Kitchen in Leesburg. They were judged by Michael Saccone, of Thrashers Rum & Tiki TNT; Stefanie Gans, former dining editor and restaurant critic for Northern

Virginia Magazine and current program director at Cookology; and Scott Harris, founder of Catoctin Creek Distillery. Last year’s winning bartender, Phil Duong of Ahso Restaurant, welcomed guests with a starter cocktail of his own. The event also featured a silent auction, and was organized by Catoctin Creek Distilling’s operations manager, Lauren Barrett, and tasting room manager, Denise Petty. Catoctin Creek also donated all the liquors the bartenders used.

Renss Greene/Loudoun Now

Eric Bowers from Magnolia’s at the Mill in Purcellville competes to be named NoVa’s best bartender at AhSo Restaurant on Monday night.

Giuliana Puccio and her dad, Christian, the general manager of AhSo Restaurant in Brambleton, introduce the 2019 Battle of the Bartenders. The competition raised money for the Juvenile Research Diabetes Foundation. Giuliana was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes six years ago when she was six years old.

More than 100 Northern Virginia Community College students attended the first Fall GovCon Jobs and Internship Fair, which featured 16 local government contractors and governmental agencies. The program was held Oct. 23 at the community college’s Loudoun Campus. The event was produced in partnership by Northern Virginia Community College, Loudoun’s Department of Economic Development, the Loudoun Chamber GovCon Committee and the firms Strongbridge and Triple Point Security. In conjunction with the fair, nearly 40 students attended a Security Clearance Information Session hosted by Squadron Defense Group. Richard Ray, Senior Security Manager, presented a detailed program where he discussed the types of security clearances needed by government contractors and agencies as well as how to plan and prepare to successfully negotiate the application process. “Like many other areas, Loudoun County is experiencing a skills gap between the job skills employers need and the learning and experiences that our workforce possesses. Thanks to our great partners, the Loudoun Chamber was proud to help bridge that skills gap by providing NOVA’s many hard working students the opportunity to connect with employers to gain the experiences they need to accelerate their careers and keep our local economy growing,” said Loudoun Chamber President Tony Howard.

Manufacturing Day Event Brings Businesses, Students Together

25 November 7, 2019

BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ

krodriguez@loudounnow.com

Mark Zuckerburg doesn’t cover Loudoun news.

Renss Greene/Loudoun Now

Students from Freedom High School, wearing special conductive garments to cut down on static electricity discharge and protect delicate electronic components, tour the manufacturing floor at EIT in Leesburg.

FOR CATS TOO!

Providing Our Best Friends Safety, Freedom and Happiness. Your pet is a part of your family. We understand. That’s why Invisible Fence® Brand created solutions like our Boundary Plus® Pet Fence with it’s exclusive no-escape technology. Invisible Fence Brand will provide your dog or cat the safety, freedom and happiness they deserve, while you will live a more worry free and happier lifestyle with your best friend.

Save $200 AND FREE

Aren’t you glad we do? If you appreciate local news, tell an advertiser you saw it in Loudoun Now.

LoudounNow loudounnow.com

Call or log on to request a FREE in-home consultation!

Invisible Fence Brand by Clark Associates 703-349-7776 InvisibleFence.com

Financing!

On our exclusive Boundary Plus® Technology Pet Fence Limited time offer. Ask for details on SAVE $200 and FREE Financing offer. Present coupon at time of estimate. Prior purchases or installations excluded. Not valid with any other offers. Cannot be combined. Valid on new Outdoor Containment sales from Invisible Fence Brand by Clark Associates only. LN 2019. © 2019 Radio Systems Corp. All Rights Reserved. The Best Buy Seal and other licensed materials are registered certification marks and trademarks of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC. under license. For award information visit: consumersdigest.com

Two Leesburg businesses were the focal points during a Nov. 1 event that showcased employment opportunities that do not require college degrees, and offered students career options right in their backyard. The Manufacturing Day event was organized in partnership with the Leesburg Economic Development Department, Loudoun County Public Schools, and the two businesses that participated last Friday, EIT and Stryker. Economic Development Director Russell Seymour said it was an event he’s replicated in other jurisdictions. He hopes to make it an annual offering in Leesburg. “The idea behind it ... is getting students to understand there are local jobs that do not require a college degree, that have very livable salaries and an opportunity to grow and expand,” he said. Seymour added that many local manufacturing-type companies are always telling him they are hiring or looking for more employees. Many of these companies will provide or pay for training, offering high school graduates jobs without the burdens of loan debt that many college students face. Last week’s inaugural event featured students from Freedom High School, with groups split between EIT and Stryker, both Leesburg-based businesses.

[ OUR TOWNS ]

[ TOWN NOTES ] LOVETTSVILLE

November 7, 2019

Town Council Selects LOVE Sign Design

Patrick Szabo/Loudoun Now

Middleburg Garden Club Vice President Darcy Justen, President Melanie Blunt and member Wendy Heuer proudly display the bags of daffodil bulbs they packed and handed out to residents last weekend.

Middleburg Garden Club Makes Plans to Plant One Million Daffodils BY PATRICK SZABO Springtime in Middleburg will be a truly colorful experience if plans to plant one million daffodils move forward in the coming years. The Middleburg Garden Club, along with Southern States, on Sunday launched a project that saw club members handing out 2,000 daffodil bulbs to area residents, who were encouraged to plant the flowers at home or somewhere in town. The club is also distributing another 2,000 bulbs to area businesses, schools and churches. The club’s members additionally will be planting 1,500 bulbs at the Community Center and Post Office in the coming weeks. And that’s just the start. Before 2030 hits, the club wants to have planted a million of them across town.

Patrick Szabo/Loudoun Now

Middleburg Garden Club Vice President Darcy Justen packs daffodil bulbs into bags to hand out to residents for planting.

According to Darcy Justen, the club’s vice president, the idea is to beautify the town like New York City has done since 2001. Justen said the club plans to reach its million-bulb target by planting bulbs at

an exponential rate each year—starting with 1,500 this year, doubling that to 3,000 in 2020 and then doubling that number again to 6,000 in 2021, and so on and so forth. Using that formula, the club will plant 1.5 million daffodils by 2028. The majority of the daffodils won’t die out by that point, either. Justen said the flower comes back each spring and can live for up to four decades, as it’s weather and animal resistant. “It’s the coolest project,” she said. “It’s really for everybody.” In addition to planting the flowers at locations where residents pick up their mail and attend community events, the club also plans to plant a bunch in spots where drivers entering the town will see them—along both sides of Rt. 50 on each side of the town near the “WelDAFFODILS >> 29

Hundreds Sign Petition Opposing Middleburg-Area Subdivision BY PATRICK SZABO In September, nearly two dozen area residents attended a Middleburg Planning Commission meeting to register their objections to a proposed subdivision near town. Now, that opposition is fast approaching 1,000. On Sept. 23, the commission voted to deny developer Andrew Hertneky’s preliminary application for a proposed 38-home subdivision called Banbury Cross Reserve. Because a majority of the proposed lots sit within the town’s extraterritorial subdivision control area, Virginia law requires the developer to obtain town approval on its initial plans. In addition to the formal vote to deny those plans—which was taken on the basis that the application was lacking essential information—23 resSUBDIVISION >> 27

Loudoun County

Loudoun’s Agricultural Rural 1 and 2 zoning districts make up the majority of the Rural Policy Area, which accounts for 67 percent of the county’s total land area and includes the potential for up to 11,643 homes to be built by-right in the coming years.

The Lovettsville Town Council is moving ahead with the resident-recommended design for the town LOVE sign. Of the votes that residents cast, 59 percent went toward Jill Evans-Kavaldjian’s design. That sign will be installed at the north-eastern corner of the Town Square, facing Rt. 287 traffic as it enters the town from the Maryland side. Once installed, it will be the county’s third LOVE sign, with others in Leesburg and Purcellville. In his Friday email newsletter last week, Mayor Nate Fontaine congratulated Evans-Kavaldjian and thanked “all the amazing artists that submitted proposals for considerations.” He said the town would keep residents updated as the project moves forward.

Patriot Mile Runs this Sunday on Town Green Building Veterans, a Brunswick support group that supports area veterans, will host its annual Lovettsville Patriot Mile from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. this Sunday, Nov. 10 on the Town Green. Registration is $20 for the one-mile run and walk, $35 for families and $10 for veterans, active-duty military and first responders. Building Veterans offers local military veterans peer-to-peer recovery programs in which veterans with PTSD and substance abuse addiction go through a year-long program that equips and prepares them for the next phase of their lives. For more information, go to buildingveterans.org.

Historical Society to Host Final 2019 Lecture The Lovettsville Historical Society will host a lecture on Potomac marble at 2 p.m. this Sunday, Nov. 10 at St. James United Church of Christ. The lecture, entitled “The Last History of Potomac Marble,” will see Paul Kreingold, the conservation director of the Loudoun County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America, present a talk on how he rediscovered a number of historic quarries. He will talk about the Potomac marble used to rebuild the famed columns on the United States Capitol building after the British burned Washington, DC in 1814. That type of marble is found on both sides of the Potomac River, in Loudoun County, VA and Montgomery and Frederick Counties, MD. TOWN NOTES >> 28

Subdivision

YOUR PARENTS DESERVE

THE BEST Give them more friends, more freedom. Discover an engaged assisted living community where we strive for whole-person wellness. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 703-972-5230. 316 HARRISON ST. SE | LEESBURG, VA 20175

Assisted Living | AL #1104551-L153 WWW.SENIORLIFESTYLES.COM

pszabo@loudounnow.com

Presents

American Brass Quintet

Join us for an exciting program from this internationally celebrated quintet contrasting contemporary work with madrigals by Monteverdi and Marenzio.

Sunday, November 10th, 4 PM Waterford Old School 40222 Loudoun St., Waterford, VA Tickets $35 adult, $15 student Seating is limited: book early! Major credit cards accepted

For Tickets & Info, visit www.waterfordconcertseries.org

idents also expressed opposition to the development. Weeks later, Brad Bondi, a local attorney, posted an online petition opposing the subdivision. It has since gathered close to 800 signatures, with an overall goal of 1,000. The subdivision is governed by the county’s Agricultural Rural 2 zoning district, which allows developers to design clustered subdivisions at a density of one lot per 15 acres. Mayor Bridge Littleton said that, although the county’s clustering rules also require at least 70 percent of the land to be set aside for large rural economy lots or common open space, the “cluster” provision still encourages the destruction of open space and farmland. “It’s a fundamental flaw that’s got to be fixed,” he said. A similar situation has recently unfolded in the village of St. Louis where developer Jack Andrews has proposed a 30-home by-right subdivision that has upset many residents who have cited potential adverse effects on the village’s water levels if Andrews drills 27 wells there. During community input meetings in September and October, County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) stressed to residents that the county does need to rework its regulations on rural by-right developments. In the county’s Agricultural Rural 1 zoning district, the cluster subdivision option allows for even greater

farmland policy, by implementing incentives “to put more land into productivity, to make land available to young farmers and to support creation of incubator farms to serve as training grounds for the next generation of farmers.” According to the document, Loudoun’s farmland has diminished at a rate of 10 percent, or more than 20 square miles, in the last seven years—a rate that, according to the coalition, foreshadows “a rapid descent toward extinction of a true farming community in Loudoun.” More relevant to Middleburg, Littleton said his first priority when working with the new Board of Supervisors beginning Jan. 1 is to ensure that it follows through with a preservation commitment the current board approved in the 2019 General Plan. That commitment establishes a greenbelt around Middleburg to “clearly distinguish” it from the surrounding rural, undeveloped countryside and to protect the rural appearance of roadways leading into town. Littleton said that could be upheld by implementing Transfer or Purchase of Development Rights programs, conservation easements or other programs. As for Banbury Cross Reserve, the county staff, which has the final approval authority for the subdivision, is awaiting a revised application from Hertneky that addresses town, county and VDOT comments.

November 7, 2019

<< FROM 26

density, at one lot per five acres. Combined, both Agricultural Rural zoning districts make up the majority of the county’s Rural Policy Area, which accounts for about 230,000 acres, or 67 percent, of the county’s total land area. According to the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan, 5,653 residential units were built in the Rural Policy Area between 2000 and 2016. Using projections based on conditions as of July 1, 2016, 91,000 acres of undeveloped land in the rural area could be divided into 11,643 residential lots under the current zoning rules. The county projects 7,500 residential units to be developed in the rural west from 2016 to 2040, with about 4,000 more to be developed after 2040. With those numbers in mind, Littleton said something needs to be done to correct the “broken approach” to the county’s cluster subdivision provisions. He said the county needs to update how clustering is done in a way that preserves and maintains the rural character of western Loudoun while protecting all landowners’ property rights. When asked what the county could do to tighten cluster subdivision regulations, Littleton pointed to a document that the Coalition of Loudoun Towns—a non-legislative group comprised of Loudoun’s seven mayors— presented to the Board of Supervisors during its deliberations on the new comprehensive plan earlier this year. In that document, entitled “The Loudoun Way,” the coalition urged the board to commit to a zero net loss of

Water Tower Maintenance Complete; Structural Work to Begin Soon

November 7, 2019

BY PATRICK SZABO Come spring 2020, making phone calls and sending texts won’t be such an ordeal for the hundreds of Purcellville residents who have been stricken with cell coverage gaps in recent years. The Town of Purcellville announced this week that painting and maintenance work on the Maple Avenue water tower, which began a year and a half ago, has been completed and that the AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon antennas would be re-installed atop the tower following the completion of structural work on the tower to accommodate additional weight. The town is searching for a firm to handle that work and will make a selection soon after the early-November submission deadline. Once that three-month project wraps up, the carriers will need at least six weeks to re-install their antennas. In June 2018, the town began repairs to the 205-foot-tall water tower, which forced the four cellular carriers to relocate their antennas to a shorter temporary cellular pole. That disrupted many town residents’ cell coverage, especially those living in the southwest-

Renss Greene/Loudoun Now

The Town of Purcellville’s 205-foot-tall Maple Avenue water tower has been painted and repaired and is ready for structural work before four cellular carriers re-install their antennas.

ern quadrant of town, who had already been experiencing cell coverage gaps. According to a Nov. 1 town statement, during the repair work, town

staff realized that the water tower would need a few structural modifications to support the additional weight of the cellular carriers’ new equipment.

The design of those modifications is being completed by the cell carriers’ engineer and will be reviewed by the town’s engineer. As for that work, the town issued a request for proposals to solicit responses from firms interested in undertaking the project. Responses are due by early November, at which point the town will “promptly” select a contractor. The work will be completed within 90 days once the town signs a contract with a firm. Once that work is complete, the cellular carriers will re-install their antennas and new equipment within at least six weeks, although some cellular equipment could be installed while the structural work is being performed. But that day will come a year after the town previously anticipated it would arrive. In October 2018, Suez Water Technologies, the firm that performed the water tower repairs, informed the town that the work could be done by the end of 2018 and that the antennas could be re-installed by March 2019. pszabo@loudounnow.com

[ TOWN NOTES ] << FROM 26 The lecture is the concluding presentation in the Historical Society’s 2019 Lecture Series and is free. Donations are welcome. For more information, call Edward Spannaus at 540-822-9194 or 703-727-9758, or go to lovettsvillehistoricalsociety.org.

MIDDLEBURG Episcopal Congregation to Hold 3-Day Christmas Sale The Emmanuel Episcopal Church will host its 71st annual Emmanuel Christmas Shop this Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 7-9 at the Middleburg Community Center. Residents are invited to peruse and purchase men’s, women’s and children’s clothes, jewelry, gardening books and tools, home décor, artwork, toys, soaps, gourmet foods and other items from more than 25 vendors from across the country. The event will begin with move-in day, starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday. A Preview Party for about 300 guests runs from 6-9 p.m. that same day. Check-out and move-out begins at 5 p.m. on Saturday. The Women of Johns Parish started the Christmas Shop 70 years ago as a fundraiser for the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Proceeds still support the parish and provide outreach funds for local charities. For more information, email parishsecretary@emmanuelmiddleburg. org, call 540-687-6297 or go to emmanuelmiddleburg.org/christmas-shop.

American Legion, Boy Scouts to Host 5K The Middleburg American Legion Post 295 and Boy Scout Troop 2950 will host a “Rally ‘round the Flag”

5K Run at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Hill School. Following the race, the Boy Scouts will serve a breakfast to veterans at the American Legion’s Patriot’s Hall. Runners and non-participants are welcome to attend. Admission to the run is $25, which includes a T-shirt. For more information, go to 5k.middleburg.com or call Teri Domanski at 540-687-8067 or John Moliere at 540364-3688.

Town Offers Shred Event on Saturday off The Plains Road The Town of Middleburg will host a free shred event from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at 113 The Plains Road, down the street from the American Legion. Residents are invited to bring their old documents to be shredded. They can get additional information on the event by calling the town office at 540687-5152.

ROUND HILL Planning Commission Could Recommend Town Plan Amendment The Round Hill Planning Commission will convene in its regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. next Tuesday, Nov. 12 to discuss a comprehensive plan that would permit the extension of municipal water and sewer service to three properties outside the town limits. The commission and Town Council on Oct. 10 held a joint public hearing to solicit resident input on the draft amendment. Nearly 20 residents spoke at the meeting, most of them opposed to such an extension because it would allow developers more dense development on the properties. Town Admin-

istrator Melissa Hynes said she expects the commission to spend the next few meetings discussing the input it received from that hearing before making a recommendation to the Town Council.

Sleeter Lake Park Closed for the 2019 Season The Town of Round Hill’s 11-acre Sleeter Lake Park officially closed for the fall and winter months Nov. 1. The park will re-open on March 1, 2020. Once re-opened, residents will have the chance to visit and take up passive recreational activities, like canoeing, boating or fishing. It will be open every day from 7 a.m. to dusk or 8 p.m., whichever is earlier. For more information on the park, including a list of park rules, go to roundhillva.org/services/planning-zoning/planning-projects/sleeter-lake-park.

WATERFORD Cat Coalition to Host Whiskers, Wine Event The Loudoun Community Cat Coalition will hold a Whiskers and Wine Event from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at 8 Chains North Winery near Waterford. The fifth annual event will feature music, wine for purchase, food from the Parallel Wine Bistro food truck, shopping with the Artisans of Loudoun, a silent auction, 10 raffle baskets worth $100 and, of course, cats—as the Loudoun County Animal Services will be on hand for a meet and greet and adoptions through its mobile adoption bus. Shelter Director Nina Stively, along with Chief Animal Control Officer Chris Brosan, will talk about what they do to save and protect the lives of Loudoun’s cats. Those inter-

ested in the talk can choose to attend the 1-2:30 p.m. session or the 3-4:30 p.m. session. Tickets range in price from $25-$75. The winery will donate a percentage of its wine bottle sales to the coalition. Learn more and purchase tickets at loudouncommunitycats.org.

PURCELLVILLE Artists Invited to Submit for 2020 Art & Studio Tour The 2020 Western Loudoun Art and Studio Tour is accepting submissions from artists working in any medium interested in being a part of the 15th annual event, to be held June 5-7 next year. The deadline is Feb. 1. Selected artists will be notified on Feb. 17 and during the tour will open their studios to the public to demonstrate their artistic process. Professional and emerging visual artists whose western Loudoun studios meet specified criteria may apply as Studio Artists. Loudoun artists who do not have studios suitable for visitors can apply as Guest Artists. 2D and 3D work will be considered, including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, fiber art, wood, ceramics, glass, metalwork, sculpture and jewelry. To apply, create an artist profile and upload work at callforentry.org. Just search for “Western Loudoun Art and Studio Tour.” The tour—a joint project of Franklin Park Arts Center, Friends of Franklin Park Arts Center, and Round Hill Arts Center—promotes Loudoun art and artists while drawing attention to the county as a cultural and scenic destination. This year, it brought more than 1,000 visitors into more than 30 studios and arts centers in rural Loudoun. For more information, go to wlast. org or email cafe@westaf.org.

<< FROM 26

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE We are pledged to the letter and spirit of Virginia’s policy for achieving equal housing opportunity throughout the Commonwealth. We encourage and support advertising and marketing programs in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap. All real estate advertised herein is subject to Virginia’s fair housing law which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status or handicap or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept advertising for real estate that violates the fair housing law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. For more information or to file a housing complaint call the Virginia Fair Housing Office at (804) 367-

9753.

fairhousing@dpor.virginia.gov • www.fairhousing.vipnet.org

LoudounNow

2 0 1 9

LOUDOUN’S

FAVORITE

Your feet DON’T have to hurt! Plantar Fasciitas, Post Operative Foot & Ankle Rehab and Foot & Heel Pain Call NOW and find out how we can eliminate your pain and restore your quality of life!

BioMechanic Physical Therapy

19441 Golf Vista Plaza Suite 340 Lansdowne, VA 20176 703-723-7726 www.biomechanicphysicaltherapy.com

pszabo@loudounnow.com

Family Portrait Day Get your picture taken in a community of people old enough to remember what film is. When it comes to taking family portraits, the first place that comes to mind probably isn’t a senior living community…but maybe you should reconsider. All families are welcome, and you don’t have to be a senior. (Although you do need to be living.) Every family receives one professional 8x10 photo, and one family will receive a complimentary 16x20 canvas. There will be refreshments and live entertainment for all, with additional photos available for purchase. And you thought all we did was sit around and knit quilts.

WHEN

Friday, November 22nd | 1:30pm-4:30pm with Lexi Truesdale of Lexi Truesdale Photography Saturday, November 23rd | 1:30pm-4:30pm with Mindy Ratcliff of The Little Photo Shop WHERE

Tribute at One Loudoun Space is limited. Reserve your family portrait spot today. Call 571.252.8292

Tribute at One Loudoun 20335 Savin Hill Drive | Ashburn, VA 20147 571.252.8292 | ThriveSL.com/OneLoudoun A Thrive Senior Living Community

come to Middleburg” signs. Already, Justen said the club has spent more than $3,000 on 6,000 daffodil bulbs from the K.V. Bourgondien flower bulb wholeseller to plant and distribute to residents and local organizations. That money was pulled from the $24,000 the club generated from its Foxes on the Fence project this past spring, in which it sold 38 4-foot-long composite, hand-painted foxes and hounds. Justen said the club is prepared to order 800 more daffodils, noting that it’s experienced an “overwhelming” amount of interest from area organizations and businesses wanting to purchase and plant the flowers on their properties, like the Boy Scouts, Mt. Defiance Cidery & Distillery, the National Sporting Library & Museum. “I’ve been absolutely floored by how many people want to plant them,” Justen said. To pay for the additional bulbs, Justen said the garden club is looking to apply for beautification grants from the state and other organizations, such as the National Garden Clubs network. She mentioned that some towns have received $1 million grants from those kinds of programs and that in some instances, property values have gone up in towns that have undertaken daffodil-planting initiatives. Town Administrator Danny Davis said the garden club recently worked with the town’s Streetscape Committee to identify areas in town that are best

November 7, 2019

Daffodils

suited for daffodil planting. He said those areas would be based not only on beautification, but also safety. While the town is fully supportive of the project, Davis said it needs to identify planting locations that don’t put residents at risk of being hit by a car when planting near the road. He said the area around the town office, which is already shrouded in different types of plants and flowers, might be a good spot for the daffodils. “Opportunities to add this unique sense and this unique feel to Middleburg is a great opportunity,” he said. The idea for the project comes from one that New Yorkers for Parks and NYC Parks founded in 2001, following the terrorist attacks that September. Those organizations created The Daffodil Project as a living memorial to the victims of the attack on the World Trade Center. Since the project’s beginning, more than 400,000 students, park and garden groups, civic organizations, corporate volunteers and everyday New Yorkers have planted more than 7.5 million bulbs across the city—making it one of the largest volunteer efforts in the city’s history, according to the New Yorkers for Parks website. That project continues each fall when the organization gives way about 500,000 bulbs to residents and groups to plant around New York in spots like parks, schoolyards, community gardens and street tree pits. Moving past last weekend’s daffodil bulb distribution, Justen said the club is also looking to plant tulips in the town.

[ LOCO LIVING ]

[ THINGS TO DO ] LOCO CULTURE

November 7, 2019

Forest Bathing with Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Saturday, Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m.-noon Morven Park Gate House, 17638 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg Details: loudounwildlife.org Join the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a morning of guided nature and forest therapy with Kim Strader. Participants will take a slow-paced walk and connect with the natural world. Event is free, but advance registration is required.

David Norton Pottery Autumn Show Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Potterosa Gallery, 18005 Kullgren Road, Round Hill Details: davidnortonpottery.com

Courtesy of Valley Energy

From left, Tim Murphy, Mary Murphy Jones, Meghan Murphy Kulinski and Bill Murphy are the second and third generations to run Valley Energy.

Noted potter David Norton opens his studio for his annual preholiday show. Check out gorgeous functional pottery and ceramic sculptures at Norton’s Round Hill hideaway.

On Purcellville’s Main Street, It’s All in the Family BY JAN MERCKER On Main Street in Purcellville, the mom and pop shop is still alive and thriving. From jewelry design to farm equipment to propane gas, family-owned businesses are welcoming back the next generations. The common secret seems to be this: no pressure but a big welcome if the kids decide to jump in. The Purcellville Business Association will honor several of these multi-generational businesses at a luncheon later this month.

Design is a Family Trait at Hunt Country Jewelers It all started because Ed Cutshall didn’t follow in his father’s footsteps and go to dental school. Instead, he went to the Gemological Institute of America and became a jewelry designer and goldsmith. Ed’s son, Logan, has followed in his father’s footsteps and is an award-winning designer in his own right. At the family’s Hunt Country Jewelers on Main Street, father and son are the creative team while Ed’s wife Claire does everything from stone cutting to bookkeeping, and Logan’s wife Carolyn Christensen Cutshall handles sales and marketing. Ed and Claire Cutshall moved their business from Great Falls to Hillsboro in 1990, then snagged a storefront in downtown Purcellville in 2013 when their son and daughter-in-law came on board. Logan, a 2001 Loudoun Valley grad, started working at the shop as a teen and attended the Gemological Institute while earning a degree in geosciences from Virginia Tech. “Making jewelry was a skill that my dad wanted me to have growing up,” Logan said. “One summer during my

high school years, he asked me not to mow lawns and sit down and start learning the trade. ... It was more of a failsafe, something I could fall back on, and that part of it I’ve always been very appreciative of ... I actually wound up enjoying many different parts of it.” “We didn’t want to force him to be in the business, but we also wanted him to know what we did,” Claire said. “It turned out he has a pretty good affinity for it.” The Cutshalls occupy a unique niche in the jewelry design world, creating unique pieces from uncut stones and overseeing every step in the process, from cutting stones to design to casting metal to selling retail. Claire, who said she doesn’t have a creative bone in her body, turned out to be a whiz at the more technical lapidary bench cutting stones. Carolyn, also a Loudoun Valley grad with a background in performing arts and a master’s degree in arts administration, has also thrown herself into the family business—starting with doing holiday windows for the shop. “[My background] certainly did dovetail into managing an artistic, one of a kind jewelry business, but it started because Claire really hates to decorate,” Carolyn said. “I started seasonally doing all the decorations, and it didn’t take very long before that turned into taking shifts and helping answer phones. From that first Christmas, it’s been almost a decade and I’ve never left.” The dynamics of a family business can be intense, but for the Cutshalls, it’s a good fit. “I never expected to have a daughter in law who could jump right in and do everything,” Claire said. “We’re in it together. ...We’re a tight foursome and I

like that very much.” “It’s fun to have projects and goals to work on together,” Carolyn said. “I tell people who come in the store, not everybody could work with their in-laws, and I do. And I love it.” Logan and Carolyn have two young sons and are expecting baby number three this month. Four-year-old Guy is already interested in the microscope to his grandparents’ delight, but mom and dad said there won’t be any pressure. “In a small business it really is a 24/7 deal. When you work with your spouse and your family, the good thing about that 24/7 workday is you get to spend the workday with people you enjoy,” Logan said. “Any job has its challenges, but we play off each other really well. It’s nice to be able to ask questions amongst each other and know that we’re going to get honest feedback. ...When we mess up, we all know it, and when we do something great, we all know it.”

Browning Equipment: Serving Loudoun Agriculture Through the Decades Jeff Browning worked as an industrial engineer for a decade before returning to Purcellville to join the family business and raise his own kids. And while there wasn’t any pressure, he was welcomed back with open arms. “To my parents’ credit, there was never a demand that you’re going to come back and do this, so that allowed it for both my dad and me to be a choice,” Browning said. “It was a real gift that it was handled that way.” The company that’s now Browning ALL IN THE FAMILY >> 33

Courtesy of Purcellville Turkey Trot

Purcellville Turkey Trot 5K Sunday, Nov. 10, 8 a.m. Loudoun Valley Community Center, 320 W School St., Purcellville Details: facebook.com/ LVCCTurkeyTrot This community 5K through town is a local favorite. Registration fee is $35 through Nov. 9 and $40 on race day. Proceeds support programming and financial aid at Loudoun Valley Community center.

ON STAGE Sly’s Magic Show Friday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m., doors open; 7:30 p.m., show begins StageCoach Theatre Company, 20937 Ashburn Road, Suites 115 and 120, Ashburn Details: stagecoachtc.com Ashburn-based performer Alec Negri (AKA Sly) blends magic tricks and comedy for an evening of fun geared toward adults. Tickets are $15. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available for sale.

‘Peter Pan: A Steampunk Adventure’ Friday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 9, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Rock Ridge High School, 43460 Loudoun Reserve Drive, Ashburn Details: rockridgeperformingarts. org

MORE THINGS TO DO >> 31

[ THINGS TO DO ]

Rock Ridge tackles the classic tale of Peter Pan with a twist as a diverse cast and crew imagine a world where possibilities are endless. Tickets range from $12 to $18. Advance purchase is recommended.

including jazz, blues and funk from a regional favorite. No cover.

November 7, 2019

<< FROM 30

Chad Dukes Veterans Day Jamboree Saturday, Nov. 9, 5-11 p.m. Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com

Credit: Jonathan Timmons Courtesy of J Co. Dance

Music on the Heights: Gina Sobel IGNITE Contemporary Dance Experience

Saturday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10, 4 p.m.

Music on the Heights, Broadlands

Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville

Ashburn’s beloved house concert series is back with genre bender Gina Sobel, vocalist, flutist, saxophonist and composer. Suggested donation is $15-$20 per person with all proceeds going to the artist. Email the organizer for location and details.

Details: franklinparkartscenter.org The Loudoun School of Ballet’s contemporary dance performance company J Co. Dance presents an afternoon of movement including jazz, modern, contemporary, musical theater, tap, lyrical and jazz funk. Advance tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children under 12.

LSO Presents Mozart Madness Saturday, Nov. 9, 8 p.m. St. David’s Episcopal Church, 43600 Russell Branch Parkway, Ashburn Details: loudounsymphony.org Conducted by Dr. Nancia D’Alimonte Loudoun Symphony Orchestra showcases a variety of Mozart’s styles from the “Adagio and Fugue” and “Wind Serenade” to the intense and unconventional “Symphony No. 40.” Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for seniors. Children 12 and under are admitted free but must be ticketed.

Contact: musicontheheights@gmail.com

Live Music: Dr. Bacon Saturday, Nov. 9, 8 p.m. B Chord Brewing, 34266 Williams Gap Road, Round Hill Details: bchordbrewing.com This seven-piece touring band from Asheville, NC plays Appalachian funk, bluegrass and rock for an evening of danceable tunes. No cover.

Live Music: The Seven Bends Saturday, Nov. 9, 8 p.m. Monk’s BBQ, 251 N. 21st St., Purcellville Details: monksq.com Kick back with a southern-fried and tiedyed combination of rock, blues, funk, jam and traditional roots music.

NIGHTLIFE Live Music: Electric Lynne Orchestra Friday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. Tally Ho Theater, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg Details: tallyhotheater.com Celebrating the genius of Jeff Lynne and ELO, Electric Lynne Orchestra is a sonic and visual multimedia show that pays tribute to ELO and other Lynne-produced artists.

Crooked Run Battle of the Bands

Courtesy of Corey Harris

Friday, Nov. 8, 8-11 p.m. Crooked Run Brewing, 22455 Davis Drive, Sterling Details: crookedrunbrewing.com Round two of Crooked Run’s Battle of the Bands features four more local favorites. The competition continues through Nov. 29. No cover.

Live Music: Hard Swimmin’ Fish Friday, Nov. 8, 8 p.m. Monk’s BBQ, 251 N. 21st St., Purcellville Details: monksq.com High-energy, down-home roots music

Live Music: Corey Harris Band Saturday, Nov. 9, 8 p.m. Barns of Rose Hill, 95 Chalmers Court, Berryville Details: barnsofrosehill.org Harris has earned critical acclaim as a contemporary bluesman channeling the raw, direct emotion of acoustic Delta blues and mixing it with other influences from New Orleans to Africa. Tickets are $20 in advance.

MORE THINGS TO DO >> 34

Online Registration: www.prraces.com • Information: 703-777-1368

Loudoun Ideal Chiropractic Miok Hyoun, DC, is a holistic chiropractor and health care practitioner serving patients at Loudoun Ideal Chiropractic in Lansdowne, Virginia. Her specialties include treating whiplash, scoliosis, herniated discs, and prenatal chiropractic care. Dr. Miok has made caring for people through comprehensive chiropractic care a life-long study. She graduated magna cum laude from the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, and has since attended numerous trainings and seminars to build out her practice and create a holistic wellness clinic for her patients. Dr. Miok also specializes in advanced chiropractic techniques such as the Gonstead principle and Chiropractic BioPhysics. She focuses on finding and treating the root cause of pain and discomfort, rather than just the symptoms. Her ability to analyze the body and provide relief from pain extends to other soft tissue treatment modalities such as Graston, massage therapy, and Functional Movement Pattern, which she uses in tandem with chiropractic care to offer the best possible treatment plan for individuals, couples and the entire family. Dr. Miok is also a certified yoga instructor and frequently incorporates yoga poses and breathing methods

(Pranayama) into her treatments for long-term spine health and flexibility. She appreciates the relaxing, meditative qualities that yoga can bring to the treatment of pain and rebalancing the body and the mind. No matter the technique, Dr. Miok’s goal is always the same for her patients: a healthy spine, a balanced body, and optimal overall health and wellness through which patients can fulfill the goals in their lives.

19301 Winmead Dr. Ste. 214 Lansdowne, Va. 20176 (571)707-8639 Office Hours: Mon: 8:30am-12 and 3p-6:30 Tues: 3pm-6:30 pm Wed: 8:30am-12pm Thur: 8:30am-12pm and 3pm-6:30

The third annual jamboree benefits Stop Soldier Suicide with music from Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band. Tickets are $20 in advance.

November 7, 2019

ELECTRIC LYNNE ORCHESTRA: THE ELO SHOW 11/08/19 DOORS: 7:00PM

File Photo

Todd Wright

3RD ANNUAL CHAD DUKES VETERANS DAY JAMBOREE 11/09/19 DOORS: 5:00PM

File Photo File Photo

Cal Everett

Nappy Roots 11/14/19 DOORS: 7:00PM

So Fetch - All the best music from the 2000’s 11/15/19 DOORS: 7:00PM

KIX

The annual Jingle Jam concerts bring together an all-star band to get the holiday season off to a rockin’ start.

Fans Ready for Early Morning Jingle Jam Ticket Sales Forecasts of snow flurries aren’t the only sign that the holiday season is quickly approaching. On Tuesday, music lovers will line up for their chance to attend this year’s Jingle Jam concerts. Tickets for the Dec. 14 shows at the Tally Ho Theater go on sale at 5 a.m. at the Ida Lee Park Recreation Center in Leesburg. Over the past decade, the early-morning gathering has become a festive holiday tradition of its own. The event features two shows, at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., by the all-star Jingle Jam Band, this year featuring Todd Wright, Jon Carroll, Gary Smallwood, Michael Sheppard, Mark Williams, Cal

Everett, Tobias Smith, Kim Pittinger, Prescott Engle, and Stilson Greene. There also is a kids-oriented Junior Jam at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are offered by in-person sale only, with a five-ticket limit per person. Despite the early hour of sales and ticket limit, the shows sell out quickly each year. Matinee and evening tickets are $30; Junior Jam tickets are $10. Proceeds from the shows benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Last year, the event raised a record $20,442. This year, organizers expect to top $200,000 in total donations to the JDRF over the 11 years of

the event. “We feel blessed that the community has embraced this event and what better way to celebrate the Season of Giving than with a Concert of Giving,” said Greene, who organizes the event while also delighting audiences with his performances of Elvis Christmas classics during the shows. “We could not do this without the partnership with the town’s Parks and Rec Department, the volunteers, the sponsors and the artists. It is a big commitment of time and resources.” For more information, go to tallyhotheater.com/jinglejam121419.

11/16/19 DOORS: 7:00PM

Get Out Loudoun Best Bets

COVERED WITH JAM & RON HOLLOWAY 11/22/19 DOORS: 7:00PM

David Allan Coe 11/23/19 DOORS: 7:00PM

TWO NIGHTS OF ZEPPELIN: ZOSO - THE ULTIMATE LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE 11/29/19 & 11/30/19 DOORS: 7:00PM

BAND OF FRIENDS:

CELEBRATION OF RORY GALLAGHER 12/05/19 DOORS: 7:00PM

Comedy night ft. 106.7’s danny rouhier 12/6/19 DOORS: 7:00PM

The amish outlaws 12/9/19 DOORS: 7:00PM

Electric Lynne Orchestra

Troll Tribe

Dr. Bacon

Friday, Nov. 8, 8 p.m. Tally Ho Theater tallyhotheater.com

Saturday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. Crooked Run Brewing—Sterling crookedrunbrewing.com

Saturday, Nov. 9, 8 p.m. B Chord Brewing Company bchordbrewing.com

Equipment started in the 1940s as Whitmore and Arnold, a franchise of the International Harvester agricultural equipment company, at a time when dairy farms dotted Loudoun’s landscape. Jeff ’s dad, Rey Browning, worked for International Harvester and connected with the original partners, Bill Whitmore and Bob Arnold, as clients. Around the time of Whitmore’s death, Rey Browning was invited to join the company and came on as a junior partner in 1967. The family moved to Purcellville from Maryland, and Jeff started third grade at Emerick Elementary School. In 1980, Rey and Carol Browning bought the business from Arnold and from the Whitmore estate and changed the name to Browning Equipment in 1985. Jeff worked summers at the store from the time he was 16, but worked a series of engineering jobs after graduating from the University of Virginia in 1981. In the early ’90s, his parents invited him to join the management team and he accepted. Rey Browning died of cancer in 2005, and Jeff took over the business. “Working with my father was easy because we had similar business ethics and belief in community and that we’re here to serve the community and if we do that we’re going to succeed,” Jeff said. “I think for our employees when Dad got sick it was comforting for them to know that there was continuity in the business.” Carol, now in her 80s, still works part-time for the company in administration. “We both felt strongly that he should work other places before he ever had to make a decision to know for sure that that’s what he wanted to do,” Carol said. “He’s done a great job.” Jeff ’s children, Ben and Natalie, are in their early 20s, are both UVA grads and have promising careers of their own. Like her dad, Natalie got her start working summers in the service department at the family shop, and the

VETERAN APPRECIATION FUNDRAISER Presented by:

Jan Mercker/Loudoun Now

Jeff Browning runs his family business Browning Equipment, and his mother Carol is still involved.

door is still open for the third generation. “I’m going to play it the same way Mom and Dad did with me and say there’s no expectations,” Jeff said. He said business has stayed strong thanks in part to the company’s ability to adapt to Loudoun in the 21st century, carrying equipment lines that are well-suited for the small farms, vineyards and equestrian businesses in contemporary Loudoun, while maintaining old-school values. Of Browning’s 35 employees, several have been there from the Whitmore and Arnold days, including two who are at or approaching 60 years with the company. “It’s powerful,” Jeff said. “We’re always trying to serve the community and the community has been kind to us as well.”

Changing with the Times at Valley Energy Bill Murphy’s parents, Walter and Lorraine Murphy, started Capitol Fuel in the 1960s as a residential coal service and then caught the next wave to heating oil, serving the entire metro ALL IN THE FAMILY >> 34

Norman K. Styer/Loudoun Now

Father and son Ed and Logan Cutshall are the creative force behind the designs at Hunt Country Jewelers while Claire and Carolyn Cutshall do everything from stone cutting to marketing.

SHE SERVED Open House Join Purcellville Woman’s Club as we honor the many women who have served in our Armed Forces. Come out for light refreshments, silent auction, vendors and guest women veteran speakers. All proceeds go to veteran and active duty women in need. Would you like to be a sponsor? Lydia Clark at lydiamclark@gmail.com

@PurcellvilleWomansClub

09 NOV

2:30PM-5:30PM

American Legion Post 293

112 N 21st St. Purcellville, VA

Women

<< FROM 30

November 7, 2019

All in the Family

November 7, 2019

[ THINGS TO DO ]

Legal Notices

AhSo Dinner at Oatlands

<< FROM 31

Sunday, Nov. 10, 5-9:30 p.m.

LIBATIONS

Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg

Whiskers and Wine

Details: ahsoresto.com

Saturday, Nov. 9, 1-2:30 p.m. or 3-4:30 p.m. 8 Chains North Winery, 38593 Daymont Lane, Waterford Details: loudouncommunitycats.org The Loudoun Community Cat Coalition hosts a meet and greet with Loudoun County Animal Services shelter director Nina Stively and chief animal control officer Chris Brosan along with raffles, vendors and cat adoptions. Two sessions are available. Tickets are $40 and include a glass of wine.

Ashburn’s noted AhSo restaurant serves a five-course dinner with wine pairings in the Oatlands greenhouse after a cocktail hour on the lawn. Tickets are $185 in advance.

50 Shades of Red Sunday, Nov. 10, 1-2:15 p.m. Lost Creek Winery, 43285 Spinks Ferry Road, Lucketts Details: lostcreekwinery.com Explore the various wonderful shades of red wine and discover how they help determine red its characteristics. Tickets are $60 in advance.

COMING UP

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The LOUDOUN COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS will hold a public hearing in the DULLES MEETING ROOM, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following:

APPL-2019-0014 Alternative Motor Group LCVA Holdings, LLC, of Springfield, Virginia, and Jordan LLC D/B/A Alternative Motor Group of Sterling, Virginia, have submitted an application for an appeal of the July 24, 2019 Notice of Violation of Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance (Zoning Ordinance) Sections 1-103(C), 6-1000, and 6-1300, which indicated the following violations: 1) use of the subject property in a manner not in conformity with the regulations of the Zoning Ordinance; 2) operation of a “motor vehicle sales” use beyond the scope of the approved zoning permit (Z80277120101); and 3) establishment of a “motor vehicle sales” use in the CLI (Commercial/Light Industry) zoning district without an approved special exception. The subject property is zoned CLI (Commercial/ Light Industry) under the Zoning Ordinance, and is located within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contour, and the QN (Quarry Notification) Overlay District – Chantilly Crush Stone Note Area. The subject property is approximately 0.76 acre in size and is located east of Loudoun County Parkway (Route 606) and on the northwest side of the intersection of Vance Road (Route 621) and John Mosby Highway (Route 50), at 43112 John Mosby Highway, Chantilly, Virginia, in the Dulles Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 127-36-2240.

VARI-2019-0002 David Williams Home

‘A Christmas Carol’ Thursday, Nov. 14, Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville Details: franklinparkartscenter.org File photo

Lost Rhino Virginia Oyster Celebration Sunday, Nov. 10, 1-5 p.m. Lost Rhino Brewing Company, 21730 Red Rum Drive, Ashburn Details: lostrhino.com Lost Rhino celebrates Virginia’s own oyster varieties—on the half shell, char-grilled and roasted. Admission is free. Oysters and craft beer will be available for sale.

All in the Family << FROM 33 region from their Fairfax County base. When Bill and his sister, Mary Murphy Jones, took the reins, the company got a new name—Valley Energy—shifted its focus to propane gas and moved to Main Street in Purcellville in 1997. Now, two of Murphy’s six children, Meghan Murphy Kulinski and her younger brother Tim Murphy, are the third generation to help run the company. “I think it’s just in our blood,” Kulinski said. “We all grew up during breaks working here doing something through high school and college.” For Bill Murphy, watching his children get involved and make changes has been a natural evolution, in the same way his parents moved from coal to oil more than 50 years ago. “I think the common thread from my parents to us to Meghan and Tim is that the business is always evolving,” he said. “Operations don’t really change. You still need the truck, you still need the drivers ... but how you do business really changes over the years.” Kulinski initially considered a different path out of college, but was offered a job with the family business in the early 2000s as the company was mak-

Infinite Arts presents a musical adaptation of the timeless classic that brings the Christmas spirit to Ebenezer Scrooge. Tickets are $13.

Catoctin Holiday Art Tour Saturday, Nov. 16 and Sunday. Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

InterBuild, Inc., of Purcellville, Virginia, has submitted an application for a variance to permit a reasonable deviation from the following provisions of the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance (Zoning Ordinance) in order to replace the existing single-family detached dwelling with a new single-family detached dwelling located approximately 10 feet from the western property line, 12.4 feet from the eastern property line, 20 feet from the southern property line and 2.7 feet from a private access easement: 1) Section 2-103(A)(3)(c), Lot and Building Requirements, Minimum Yards, which requires that no structure shall be located within 25 feet of any property line or within 35 feet from any private access easement. The subject property is zoned AR-1 (Agricultural Rural - 1) under the Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is approximately 0.26 acre in size and is located on the south side of East Colonial Highway (Route 7), and approximately 0.25 mile east of the intersection of East Colonial Highway and Northwoods Place (Route 1132) at 39345 East Colonial Highway, Hamilton, Virginia, in the Catoctin Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 382-20-4294.

VARI-2019-0003 Poplar Hill Subdivision

Lovettsville area Details: catoctinart.com Visit 21 local artists in nine cozy studios located in and around Lovettsville. This self-guided tour is a perfect chance to shop local for the holidays and explore Western Loudoun’s gorgeous scenery.

ing a shift in business strategy to focus on propane gas. Tim Murphy came on board in 2009 when he graduated from college and the company needed help implementing new software. “I thought I’d come help with that while I was looking for another job and fell in love with the business and all aspects of it,” he said. Ten years later, he helps run operations, while Kulinski works with human resources and other behind the scenes roles. Meghan and Tim are now raising their own families in Purcellville. “This is exactly where I want to raise my kids. Our customers are our friends and neighbors. We’re intertwined and part of the community,” Kulinski said. “Our kids will see our trucks going by and know Valley Energy. They’re proud of it.” And that fourth generation is now helping to stuff envelopes and take on small tasks, just like their parents did as kids. “Some things never change,” Tim Murphy said. The Purcellville Business Association luncheon, which will pay tribute to some of the town’s multi-generational businesses, takes place Tuesday, Nov. 12 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Loudoun Golf and Country Club in Purcellville. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online at purcellvillebusiness.org or at the door.

The LO

MCM Building Enterprises, LLC, of Round Hill, Virginia, has submitted an application for a variance to permit a reasonable deviation from the following provisions of the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance (Zoning Ordinance) in order to subdivide the subject property without providing a sidewalk and/or trail along Yatton Road (Route 712): 1) Section 2-1005(D)(3)(a), General Development Requirements, Neighborhood Development Standards, Sidewalks, Provision of Sidewalks and/or Trails, which requires that a sidewalk and/or trail be provided along one side of all streets to provide access to the town or neighborhood center, public buildings, schools, parks, and other destinations. The subject property is zoned JLMA-1 (Joint Land Management Area 1) and JLMA-3 (Joint Land Management Area – 3) under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and is located partially within the Floodplain Overlay District (FOD). The subject property is approximately 25.13 acres in size (the approximately 17.87-acre portion of the subject property that is zoned JLMA-1 is the subject of this VARI-2019-0003) and is located on the west side of Yatton Road, approximately 0.1 mile south of the intersection of Sassafras Drive (Route 1316) and Yatton Road at 17829 Yatton Road, Round Hill, Virginia, in the Blue Ridge Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 585-37-9923. Full and complete copies of the above-referenced application(s) and related documents may be examined in the Loudoun County Department of Planning and Zoning, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., 3rd Floor, Leesburg, Virginia, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call (703) 777-0246. All members of the public will be heard as to their views pertinent to these matters. If any member of the public requires a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability in order to participate in a public meeting, please contact the Office of the County Administrator at 703-777-0200/ TTY-711. At least one business day of advance notice is requested; some accommodations may require more than one day of notice. Nan M. Joseph Forbes, Chairman 11/07/19 & 11/14/19

[

]

In the mail weekly. Online always.

LoudounNow LoudounNow.com

M S M Exceptio use and e the AR‑1 Zoning O with the existing u Section 1 The subje Colonial Colonial more par Loudoun this area Loudoun dwelling

Andrew H the Conc ZCPA‑19 for the co Developm Ordinanc

ZON

§4‑109( – Hou Relatio family, or land

The subj The subje Meadows Street, Ch described General P area prim walkable

Sterling M To rezon Center‑Sm the R‑16 Ordinanc of 16.6 d 7‑903(C) from 25 the modi is author District, L Ordinanc

§3‑608( Residen Standar

§3‑610( Residen From M

The subje parcel an (Route 16 property is govern Suburban Cultural,

Legal Notices

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, November 19, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following:

SPEX-2019-0026 HAMILTON SERVICE STATION

ZCPA-2019-0004, ZMOD-2019-0007 & ZMOD-2019-0008 GRAMERCY DISTRICT

(Special Exception)

ZCPA-2019-0011 & ZMOD-2019-0028 HEIFETZ LANDSCAPE BUFFER

(Zoning Concept Plan Amendment & Zoning Modification) Andrew Heifetz and Amy Heifetz of Chantilly, Virginia, have submitted an application to amend the Concept Development Plan (“CDP”) and Proffers approved with ZMAP‑1991‑0005 and ZCPA‑1995‑0006, South Riding, in order to eliminate the 25‑foot‑wide landscape buffer to allow for the construction of a sport court, with no resulting change in density in the PD‑H4 (Planned Development‑Housing) zoning district. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. The Applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§4‑109(C)(2), Planned Development – Housing, Site Planning – External Relationships, Uses adjacent to single‑ family, agricultural, or residential districts or land bays allowing residential uses.

Reduce the permanent open space buffer along the rear boundary of the subject property from 50 feet to 0 feet.

BG Loudoun Station, L.L.C., of Chantilly, Virginia, has submitted an application to amend the Concept Development Plan (“CDP”) and Proffers approved with ZMAP‑2002‑0005, Loudoun Station, ZCPA‑2012‑0001, Loudoun Station, and ZCPA‑2015‑0014, Loudoun Station/Gramercy District in order to: 1) Increase permitted density; 2) Establish a new proffer statement specific to the Gramercy District; 3) Permit off‑site parking; 4) Establish new design guidelines; and 5) Eliminate proffered requirement to establish a Sub-Association and Sub-Design Review Board. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. The Applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§4‑1102(C), PD‑TRC‑Transit Related Center, Location, Size and Components, District Subareas.

Permit only one district subarea, the Inner Core, within the PD‑TRC zoning district. Revision of modification approved with ZCPA-2015-0014.

§4‑1106(E)(1), PD‑TRC‑Transit Related Center, Lot Requirements, Other Yard Requirements, Adjacent to Roads.

Reduce the required setback from an arterial road from 100 feet to 20 feet for buildings on PINs 089‑45‑6692 and 089‑ 36‑0535.

§4‑1107(B)(1), PD‑TRC‑Transit Related Center, Building Requirements, Building Height, Maximum Height.

Increase the maximum permitted building height from 175 feet to 225 feet within the Inner Core of the PD‑TRC zoning district. Re-affirmation of modification approved with ZCPA-2015-0014.

§4‑1108(A)(1), PD‑TRC‑Transit Related Center, Number of Dwelling Units Per Acre, Inner and Outer Core Subareas.

Increase the number of dwelling units per acre in the Inner Core at the rail phase from 50 dwelling units per acre to 152 dwelling units per acre.

§4‑1102(C)(1), PD‑TRC‑Transit Related Center, Location, Size and Components, District Subareas, Inner Core And

The subject property is located in the PD‑H4 (Planned Development‑Housing) zoning district. The subject property is approximately 0.294 acre in size and is located on the east side of Mink Meadows Street (Route 2210), east of Iverson Drive (Route 2244) at 43651 Mink Meadows Street, Chantilly, Virginia, in the Dulles Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 099‑46‑4205. 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 primarily for Single Family detached and attached Residential uses that are integrated in a walkable street pattern at a recommended density of up to 4 dwelling units per acre.

ZMAP-2019-0007, SPEX-2019-0014, ZMOD-2019-0013 & ZMOD-2019-0014 STERLING MEADOW (Zoning Map Amendment, Special Exception & Zoning Modifications)

Sterling Meadow, LLC, of Ashburn, Virginia, have submitted applications for the following: 1) To rezone approximately 9.985 acres from the PD‑CC‑SC (Planned Development‑Commercial Center‑Small Regional Center) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the R‑16 (Townhouse/Multifamily Residential) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to permit development of 166 stacked Multi‑Family Residences at a density of 16.6 dwelling units per acre; and 2) A Special Exception to permit the modification of Section 7‑903(C)(2)(a) and (c) to reduce the front and rear yard requirements for multi‑family structures from 25 feet to 14 feet. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and the modification of the minimum yard requirements for affordable dwelling unit developments is authorized by Special Exception under Section 7‑903(C)(3), R‑16 Townhouse/Multi‑family District, Lot and Building Requirements, Yards. The Applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§3‑608(B), R‑16 Townhouse/Multifamily Residential, Additional Development Standards, Off Street Parking.

Eliminate the requirement off street parking for multifamily dwellings is only permitted when off street parking is sufficiently bermed and screened so that the parking areas are not visible from the street.

§3‑610(A), R‑16 Townhouse/Multifamily Residential, Development Setback and Access From Major Roads, Private Streets.

(Zoning Concept Plan Amendment & Zoning Modifications)

Permit commercial uses be accessed from private streets.

The subject property is approximately 9.985 acres composed of one parcel and a portion of a larger parcel and is located on the south side of Tripleseven Road (Route 777), south of Westwick Court (Route 1660), at 45980 Regal Plaza, Sterling, Virginia, in the Algonkian Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PINs: 029‑40‑8452 and 029‑40‑8502 (portion). The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy) in the Suburban Mixed Use Place Type, which support a mix of Residential, Commercial, Entertainment, Cultural, and Recreational uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of up to 1.0.

§4‑1109(A) and (C), PD‑TRC‑Transit Related Center, Mix of Uses, Inner and Outer Core Subareas.

Utilize gross square footage in lieu of gross land area to determine the percentage of uses in the Inner Core of the PD-TRC zoning district.

Reduce the cumulative minimum of Office, Commercial and Retail Services in the Inner Core of the PD‑TRC zoning district to a combined 15 percent. Re-affirmation of modification approved with ZMAP-20020005. Eliminate the requirement that the minimum percentage in all categories must be achieved in order to exceed the minimum percentage in any one category within the PD‑TRC zoning district. Reaffirmation of modification approved with ZMAP-2002-0005.

§4‑1109(D), PD‑TRC‑Transit Related Center, Mix of Uses, Inner and Outer Core Subareas.

Allow single-use buildings within the Inner Core.

§4‑1110(D), PD‑TRC‑Transit Related Center, Inner and Outer Core Subareas, Land Use Arrangement and Use Limitations.

Permit a maximum block length of 600 feet without the need for a mid‑block through alley.

§4‑1111(C), PD‑TRC‑Transit Related Center, Inner and Outer Core Subareas, Off Street Parking Facility, Freestanding.

Permit use of architectural elements or landscaping on or adjacent to freestanding parking structures to shield vehicles parked within such structures from the view of motorists using the street. Re-affirmation of modification approved with ZCPA-20150014.

§4‑1112, PD‑TRC‑Transit Related Center, Inner and Outer Core Subareas, Building Orientation.

Permit buildings and their principal entrances to be oriented away from adjacent neighborhood and collector streets and towards surface parking lots and adjacent neighborhood and collector streets within the PD‑TRC zoning district as an interim condition until such time as parking structures are constructed. Re-affirmation of modification approved with ZCPA-20150014.

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

M S M Holdings, L.L.C., of Hamilton, Virginia, has submitted an application for a Special Exception for the termination of a non-conforming status of an existing Automobile Service Station use and establish this use as a lawfully existing use and install a canopy over the fueling stations in the AR‑1 (Agricultural Rural–1) zoning district. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and a non‑conforming use or structure may be deemed to be in conformity with the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance and allowed to continue and to expand as a lawfully existing use or structure through the issuance of Special Exception approval in accordance with Section 1‑405. The subject property is located in the AR‑1 (Agricultural Rural–1) zoning district. The subject property is approximately 0.485 acres in size and is located on the north side of East Colonial Highway (Business Route 7), east of Northwoods Place (Route 1132) at 39258 East Colonial Highway, Hamilton, Virginia in the Catoctin Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 382‑39‑6715. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Rural Policy Area, Rural North Place Type), which designate this area for complementary Agricultural, Rural Business, and Tourism uses that constitute Loudoun’s Rural Economy and low‑density Rural Residential uses at a density of up to one dwelling unit per 20 acres.

November 7, 2019

PUBLIC HEARING

November 7, 2019

Legal Notices §4‑1113(B), PD‑TRC‑Transit Related Center, Inner and Outer Core Subareas, Pedestrian‑ Oriented Building Placement and Uses.

§4‑1117(B), PD‑TRC‑Transit Related Center, Inner and Outer Core Subareas, Parking Requirements.

§4‑1117(I), PD‑TRC‑Transit Related Center, Inner and Outer Core Subareas, Parking Requirements.

Within the Inner Core subarea of the Subject Property, a minimum of 30%, as opposed to the required minimum of 70%, of first floor building frontage of Loudoun Station Drive (f/k/a Loudoun Station Boulevard – West) shall contain pedestrian‑ oriented development. Re-affirmation of modification approved with ZMAP-20020005. Permit off‑street parking lots between the principal entrance of a building and the street within the PD‑TRC zoning district as an interim condition until such time as parking structures are constructed. Reaffirmation of modification approved with ZCPA-2015-0014. Permit, after rail service is available, surface parking to meet up to 100% of the parking requirements of new buildings in the Inner Core subarea.

§4‑1121(B), PD‑TRC‑Transit Related Center, Inner and Outer Core Subareas, Development Setback and Access from Major Roads, Private Streets.

Permit private streets to serve all residential and non-residential uses within the PDTRC zoning district. Re-affirmation of modification approved with ZMAP-20020005.

§5‑900(A)(2), Access and Setbacks from Specific Roads and W&OD Trail, Building and Parking Setbacks From Roads, Route 267.

Reduce the required setback from the Dulles Greenway (Route 267) from 150 feet to 20 feet for buildings on PINs 089‑ 45‑6692 and 089‑36‑0535.

§5‑1406(E)(2), Buffering and Screening, Determination of Buffer Yard Requirements, Special Situations.

Eliminate the required Type 3 Buffer Yard along the property line adjoining the Dulles Greenway. Re-affirmation of modification approved with ZMAP-2002-0005.

The subject property is located within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60, aircraft noise contour. The subject property is approximately 13.82 acres in size and is located on the northeast side of the Dulles Greenway (Route 267), southeast of Ashburn Village Boulevard (Route 2020), and northwest of Loudoun County Parkway (Route 607), in the Broad Run Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as follows: PIN 089‑36‑1174

PROPERTY ADDRESS N/A

089‑45‑6692

N/A

089‑36‑0535

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 mix of Multi‑Family Residential, Office, Retail and Service Commercial uses at a minimum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 2.0 for areas within ¼ mile of a Metrorail Station and a minimum FAR of 1.4 for areas more than ¼ mile from a Metrorail Station.

ZMAP-2019-0003 & SPEX-2019-0003 LUCK/HAYDEN/LOUDOUN WATER PROPERTY (Zoning Map Amendment & Special Exception)

Luck Stone Corporation of Richmond, Virginia and Loudoun Water of Ashburn, Virginia have submitted applications for the following 1) To rezone approximately 61.2 acres from the MR‑HI (Mineral Resource – Heavy Industry) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the PD‑GI (Planned Development – General Industry) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to develop up to 1,066,338 square feet of data center uses and uses accessory to data center uses including but not limited to office space and building accessory to and in support of data center uses; and, 2) A Special Exception to modify the conditions of approval and special exception plat associated with SPEX‑2009‑0021 in order to relocate primary site access. The subject property is located partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District), outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contour(s), within the QN (Quarry Notification) Overlay District ‑ Luck Stone Quarry and Luck Stone Quarry Note Area, and partially within the Reservoir Protection Area. The subject property is approximately 112.38 acres in size and is located on the north side of the Dulles Greenway and on the west side of Goose Creek in the Catoctin Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as follows: PIN

PROPERTY ADDRESS

194‑49‑8227 (portion of)

42350 Red Triangle Lane, Leesburg, Virginia

152‑25‑5356 (portion of)

N/A

153‑35‑5865

42400 Clearwater Glen Circle, Leesburg, Virginia

The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Transition Policy Area (Transition Light Industrial and Transition Industrial/Mineral Extraction Place Types)), which designate this area for light industrial, industrial, and mineral extraction uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of up to 0.60.

ZCPA-2019-0001, ZCPA-2019-0012 & SPEX-2019-0004 LUCK STONE WEST QUARRY (Zoning Concept Plan Amendments & Special Exception) Luck Stone Corporation of Richmond, Virginia, has submitted applications for the following: 1) To amend the Concept Development Plan (“CDP”) and Proffers associated with ZMAP‑2009‑ 0004, in order to revise previously approved quarry limits; 2) To amend the CDP and Proffers associated with ZMAP‑2009‑0003, in order to revise previously approved overburden storage area associated with quarry uses; and 3) A Special Exception to permit quarrying uses and to amend the quarry pit limits approved with SPEX‑2009‑0027. These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed uses are listed as a Special Exception use under Section 3‑1004(A), pursuant to Sections 3‑1007 and 3‑1008. The subject property is located partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District), outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contour(s), within the QN (Quarry Notification) Overlay District ‑ Luck Stone Quarry and Luck Stone Quarry Note Area, and partially within the Reservoir Protection Area. The portion of the property that is subject to requested CDP/Proffer revisions is approximately 314.1 acres in size. The portion of the property that is subject to the Special Exception is approximately 98.8 acres in size, and located generally within the same limits of the above applications. The property is located on the north side of the Dulles Greenway and on the west side of Goose Creek in the Catoctin Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as follows:

153‑

192‑

PROPERTY ADDRESS

151‑16‑0598 (portion of)

41551 Cochran Mill Road, Leesburg, Virginia

153‑

152‑36‑1675

20136 Stonewater Lane, Leesburg, Virginia

153‑

152‑25‑5356 (portion of)

N/A

153‑

ZMAP-2019-0018 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP REGARDING EXPANSION AND REDUCTION OF THE QUARRY NOTIFICATION OVERLAY DISTRICT FOR LUCK STONE LEESBURG QUARRY (Zoning Map Amendment)

Pursuant to Sections 15.2‑2204 and 15.2‑2285 of the Code of Virginia, Section 6‑1200 of the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance and a Resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors on October 17, 2019, the Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice of a proposed amendment to the Zoning Map for the purpose of amending the boundaries of the QN (Quarry Notification) Overlay District. The QN amendment is proposed in conjunction with proposed amendments to the Luck Stone Leesburg Quarry as proposed by ZMAP‑2019‑0003 & SPEX‑2019‑0003, Luck/Hayden/Loudoun Water Property, and ZCPA‑2019‑0001, ZCPA‑2019‑0012 & SPEX‑2019‑0004, Luck Stone West Quarry. Proposed amendments to the Luck Stone Leesburg Quarry would expand the existing boundaries of the QN in certain areas to encompass additional properties and additional portions of properties that would be located within 3,000 feet of the expanded quarry area, and reduce the existing boundaries of the QN in other areas to remove properties or portions of properties that are no longer within 3,000 feet of property approved for quarry uses. The area proposed to be mapped and zoned as QN is generally located south of the W&OD Trail, east and north of Sycolin Road (Route 625), and west of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659), in the Catoctin Election District, and includes lots and parcels located within the Goose Creek Village subdivision. Properties that are located within, or partially within, the area proposed to be mapped and zoned as QN are more particularly described as follows: PIN

PROPERTY ADDRESS

115‑17‑0716

20380 Farmgate Terrace, Ashburn VA

193‑36‑4150

N/A

193‑26‑9072

20254 Sycolin Rd, Leesburg VA

193‑26‑9027

20280 Sycolin Rd Leesburg VA

114‑19‑4181

19891 Naple Lakes Terr., Ashburn VA

114‑39‑3106

43409 Ballantine Pl, Ashburn VA

191‑30‑3253

894 Rhonda Pl SE, Leesburg VA

191‑40‑6654

836 Hawks Run Ct SE, Leesburg VA

237‑39‑5293

41453 Hogeland Mill Rd, Leesburg VA

112‑16‑8485

19120 Chartered Creek Pl, Leesburg VA

112‑16‑8776

19124 Chartered Creek Pl, Leesburg VA

193‑46‑2814

41087 Cochran Mill Rd, Leesburg VA

193‑36‑3375

N/A

153‑28‑4438

N/A

153‑28‑3852

42740 Tunstall Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑4053

42742 Tunstall Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑4253

42744 Tunstall Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑4453

42746 Tunstall Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑4553

42748 Tunstall Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑4753

42750 Tunstall Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑5054

42752 Tunstall Terr., Ashburn VA

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

153‑

Propertie

154‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑ 153‑

Legal Notices 153‑28‑4462

42743 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑4662

42745 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑4963

42747 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑38‑5877

42754 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑38‑6177

42756 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑38‑6377

42758 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑38‑6577

42760 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑38‑6878

42762 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑38‑7078

42764 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑38‑7378

42766 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑38‑7679

42770 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑38‑7979

42772 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA

192‑16‑3634

20028 Sycolin Rd, Leesburg VA

192‑16‑6682

N/A

153‑39‑2701

42827 Churchhill Downs Dr., Ash., VA

153‑28‑6154

20580 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑6154

20582 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑6154

20584 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑6154

20586 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑6154

20588 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑6154

20590 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑6154

20592 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑6154

20594 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑6154

20596 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑6154

20598 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑6154

20600 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑6154

20602 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑6154

20604 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑6154

20606 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑6154

20608 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑6154

20610 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑6154

20612 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑6154

20614 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑6154

20616 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA

153‑28‑6154

20618 Maitland Terr., Ashburn VA

PROPERTY ADDRESS

153‑28‑1023 153‑27‑9101 153‑27‑9101 153‑27‑9101 153‑27‑9101 153‑27‑9101 153‑27‑9101 153‑27‑9101 153‑27‑9101 153‑27‑9101 153‑27‑9101 153‑27‑9101 153‑27‑9101

20649 Smollet Terr., Ashburn VA 42694 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA 42696 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA 42698 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA 42700 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA 42702 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA 42704 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA 42706 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA 42708 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA 42710 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA 42712 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA 42714 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA 42716 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA

The proposed amendment of the Zoning Map to expand the boundaries of the QN would not change the general usages and density ranges permitted by the underlying zoning districts for the above listed properties. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Transition Policy Area (Transition Industrial/Mineral Extraction, Transition Light Industrial, and Transition Large Lot Neighborhood) and Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Industrial/Mineral Extraction, Suburban Employment, Suburban Mixed Use, and Suburban Neighborhood)), which support: 1) Mineral extraction at densities up to 0.60 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) in the Transition Policy Area (Transition Industrial/Mineral Extraction); 2) Low‑traffic light industrial and employment uses at densities up to 0.60 FAR in the Transition Policy Area (Transition Light Industrial); 3) Residential uses at densities up to one dwelling unit per 10 acres in the Transition Policy Area (Transition Large Lot Neighborhood); 4) Large manufacturing and other productive uses at densities up to 0.60 FAR in the Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Industrial/Mineral Extraction); 5) Employment uses at densities up to 1.0 FAR in the Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Employment); 6) Compact, pedestrian‑oriented environments with a mix of residential, commercial, entertainment, cultural, and recreational amenities at densities up to 1.0 FAR (up to 1.5 FAR may be achieved through the provision of additional project elements) in the Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Mixed Use); and, 7) Predominantly residential uses on medium‑to‑large lots at densities up to 4 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) or up to 6 du/ac for infill development, or non‑residential densities up to 1.0 FAR in the Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Neighborhood). The public purposes for this amendment is to achieve the purposes of zoning set forth in Section 15.2‑2200 and 15.2‑2283 of the Code of Virginia, including, without limitation, furtherance of the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice, and facilitating the creation of a convenient, attractive and harmonious community.

Properties that are proposed to be removed from the QN overlay district are described as follows: PIN

PROPERTY ADDRESS

154‑45‑5373 153‑16‑3488 153‑27‑8675 153‑27‑8478 153‑27‑8380 153‑27‑8282 153‑27‑8184 153‑27‑7986 153‑27‑7888 153‑27‑7691 153‑27‑7593 153‑28‑1473 153‑27‑7396 153‑27‑7298 153‑28‑0197 153‑28‑0397 153‑27‑7100 153‑27‑6902 153‑28‑0006 153‑28‑0206 153‑28‑0406 153‑28‑0606 153‑28‑0807 153‑28‑1007 153‑28‑0215 153‑28‑1116 153‑28‑0218 153‑28‑1119 153‑28‑1021

20776 Sycolin Rd Ashburn VA 20810 Sycolin Rd Ashburn VA 20685 Sycolin Rd Ashburn VA 20683 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA 20681 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA 20679 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA 20677 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA 20675 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA 20673 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA 20671 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA 20667 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA N/A 20665 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA 20663 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA 42702 Redpath Terr., Ashburn VA 42704 Redpath Terr., Ashburn VA 20661 Redpath Terr., Ashburn VA 20659 Erskine Terr., Ashburn VA 42721 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA 42723 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA 42725 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA 42727 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA 42729 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA 42731 Telford Terr., Ashburn VA 20639 Lister Terr., Ashburn VA 20655 Smollet Terr., Ashburn VA 20637 Lister Terr., Ashburn VA 20653 Smollet Terr., Ashburn VA 20651 Smollet Terr., Ashburn VA

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

PROPERTY ADDRESS 42741 Keiller Terr., Ashburn VA

November 7, 2019

PIN 153‑28‑4262

November 7, 2019

Legal Notices ZMAP-2019-0012, ZMOD-2019-0030, ZMOD-2019-0031, ZMOD-20190032, ZMOD-2019-0033, ZMOD-2019-0034, & SPEX-2019-0025 CATTAIL RUN (Zoning Map Amendment, Special Exception, and Zoning Modifications)

Cattail Leesburg, L.C. of McLean, Virginia, has submitted an application to rezone approximately 95.26 acres from the JLMA‑3 (Joint Land Management Area ‑3) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance and the RC (Rural Commercial) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the PD‑H3 (Planned Development – Housing 3) zoning district administered as R‑8 (Residential ‑8) under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to develop up to 250 dwelling units, which may include between 175 and 200 single family detached dwelling units and between 50 and 75 single family attached dwelling units. A portion of the subject property is located within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District). The applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance and Land Subdivision and Development Ordinance (LSDO) modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§3‑506(D), R‑8 Single Family Residential, Lot Requirements, Length/Width Ratio.

Increase the maximum length/width ratio from 6:1 to 7:1.

§3‑507(E)(2), R‑8 Single Family Residential, Lot Requirements for Traditional Design Option for Single Family Detached, Lot Design Requirements.

Reduce the minimum required garage setback from 20 feet to 10 feet behind the front line of the unit.

§3‑507(G) R‑8 Single Family Residential, Lot Requirements for Traditional Design Option for Single Family Detached, Minimum Buffer.

Eliminate the requirement for a 50‑foot, Type 2 buffer yard and screening along the northern rezoning boundary for lots adjacent to park land/ open space and along the boundary with the property subject to ZMAP‑2018‑0007.

§3‑509(C) R‑8 Single Family Residential, Lot Requirements for Traditional Design Option for Single Family Detached, Additional Development Standards, Minimum Buffer.

§3‑511(A), Development Setback and Access from Major Roads, Private Streets.

Include single family detached units in the list of uses permitted to be served by private streets

§4‑110(B), Planned Development‑ Housing, Site Planning – Internal Relationships.

Include single family detached units in the list of uses permitted to be served by private streets.

§4‑110(I)(2), Planned Development‑ Housing, Site Planning – Internal Relationships, Uses adjacent to single‑ family residential, or agricultural and residential districts or land bays allowing residential uses.

Eliminate the requirement for a 50‑foot, Type 2 buffer yard and screening for of less than 20,000 square feet that are adjacent to park land/open space and along the boundary with the property subject to ZMAP‑2018‑0007.

§5‑102(C), Accessory Uses and Structures, Use Limitations.

Permit accessory uses and structures to be within the required side and rear yard setbacks.

§5‑200(B)(6)(a), Permitted Structures in Required Yards and Setbacks, In any yard or setback, except the front yard or setback.

Reduce the minimum distance between structures from sixteen feet to minimum ten feet.

LSDO SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§1245.02.1 Development Standards, Private Access Easement Roads and Private Streets, Class III Roads.

Permit all lots to be served by private access easements or Class III Roads in the PD‑H4/R‑8 Zoning District.

The modification of the lot and building requirements for affordable dwelling unit developments is authorized by Special Exception under Section 7‑803, pursuant to which the Applicant requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§7‑803(B)(1), R‑8 Single Family Residential District, Lot and Building Requirements, Lot width, Single family detached, suburban.

Reduce the minimum lot width from 40 feet to 5 feet for pipestem lots.

§7‑803(C)(1)(a), R‑8 Single Family Residential District, Lot and Building Requirements, Yards,Front.

Reduce the minimum front yard from 15 feet to 12 feet.

§7‑803(C)(1)(b), R‑8 Single Family Residential District, Lot and Building Requirements, Yards, Side.

Reduce the minimum side yard from 8 feet to 5 feet for principal structures And Eliminate the minimum side yard requirement for accessory structures.

§7‑803(C)(1)(c), R‑8 Single Family Residential District, Lot and Building Requirements, Yards, Rear.

Reduce the minimum rear yard from 25 feet to 5 feet for accessory structures.

§7‑803(C)(2)(a), R‑8 Single Family Residential District, Lot and Building Requirements, Yards, Front.

Reduce the minimum front yard from 15 feet to 12 feet for rear load units.

§7‑803(C)(2)(b), R‑8 Single Family Residential District, Lot and Building Requirements, Yards, Side.

§7‑803(C)(2)(c) R‑8 Single Family Residential District, Lot and Building Requirements, Yards, Rear.

Reduce the minimum side yard from 8 feet to 5 feet for end units And Eliminate the minimum side yard requirement for accessory structures. Reduce the minimum rear yard from 15 feet to 5 feet for accessory structures.

The subject property is approximately 95.26 acres in size and is located on the east side of Battlefield Parkway, north of Fort Evans Road and south of Edwards Ferry Road in the Catoctin Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as follows: PIN

PROPERTY ADDRESS

147‑16‑4251

N/A

147‑19‑1857

N/A

147‑27‑7012

N/A

147‑28‑4907

N/A

147‑37‑7210

N/A

Pursuant its intent erty own property

The 2019 Traffic Sa 2019 tax

The 2019 an exemp such prop

The 2019 for which against su and ident Loudoun

The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area), in the Leesburg JLMA Residential Neighborhood place type which designates this area for predominately residential uses at a density of four dwelling units per acre. 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 703-777-0220, 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 703-777-0246 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 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. 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. BY ORDER OF:

NONP

FRED JENNINGS, CHAIRMAN LOUDOUN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 10/31/19 & 11/07/19

The 2019 which an against su

The 2019 exemptio property

A comple ies of the able for p 1 Harris through tronically Public H Hearings

Ons

Pursuant gives not Section 1 of Civil P would in outlet and instances and upda

A comple able for p 5th Floor, Friday or hours in documen Special M

PROP

Pursuant propose f of Loudo

No pe full time

No pe vehicle u

A comple for public Street, S.E 703-777the public for “Boar

Legal Notices

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, November 13, 2019, in order to consider:

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS’ REQUESTS FOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION BY DESIGNATION

AUTOMOTIVE COALITION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY, INC. The 2019 assessed value of the tangible personal property owned by Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety, Inc., for which an exemption is requested is $701,964.02, resulting in an actual total 2019 tax levy assessed against such property of $26,877.29.

BROAD RUN CREW The 2019 assessed value of the tangible personal property owned by Broad Run Crew for which an exemption is requested is $12,775.40, resulting in an actual total 2019 tax levy assessed against such property of $342.07.

LOUDOUN WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY The 2019 assessed value of the real property Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is currently leasing, for which an exemption is requested is $841,900.00, resulting in an actual total 2019 levy assessed against such property of $4,915.36. The real property is currently owned by Stumptown Farm, LLC., and identified as parcel number 179-38-8617which consists of 87.37 acres. If granted, the exemption Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is seeking will be parcel specific to parcel number 179-38-8617.

MERIDIANS RECOVERY The 2019 assessed value of the tangible personal property owned by Meridians Recovery for which an exemption is requested is $23,915.60, resulting in an actual total 2019 tax levy assessed against such property of $1,004.50.

Pursuant to Virginia Code §§15.2-1427 and 15.2-2400 et seq., the Board of Supervisors of Loudoun County, Virginia (“Board”), gives notice of its intention to propose for passage amendments to the ordinances that established the Metrorail Service District and the Ashburn Station Service District. These service districts were established by the Board to fund the extension of Metrorail and the provision of Metrorail service. Under the Virginia Code, a special tax may be levied on real property located within these service districts to fund the construction of Metrorail facilities and the provision of Metrorail service to such service districts. The special tax rate may not exceed twenty (20) cents per one hundred (100) dollars of assessed value and is to be established annually at the time the Board adopts the County budget and appropriates funds. The ordinances that established these service districts were last amended and re-enacted by the Board at its November 15, 2017, Public Hearing. The purpose of the currently proposed amendments to the service district ordinances is to add a parcel (PIN: 088-27-1047) to the respective lists of parcels included in each service district and to update the boundaries shown on the map for each service district to reflect the addition of this parcel. The proposed amendments will have an effective date of January 1, 2020. The parcel proposed to be added to each service district is more particularly described as future PIN: 088-26-9661. This parcel currently is composed of PIN: 088-27-1047, and portions of PIN: 088-37-2815, PIN: 088-27-5670, and PIN: 088-26-9238, all of which are proposed to be consolidated by pending Boundary Line Adjustment application (BLAD)-2019-0010 and also are the subject of pending Zoning Map Amendment application (ZMAP)-2018-0010. The specific change to the boundary of the Metrorail Service District that will be caused by the addition of PIN: 088-26-9661 is shown in more detail on the following map:

STONES OF HERNDON, INC. The 2019 assessed value of the real property owned by Stones of Herndon, Inc., for which an exemption is requested is $436,440.00, resulting in an actual total 2019 levy assessed against such property of $5,346.40. A complete copy of the full text of the above-referenced proposed Ordinance(s), as well as copies of the above organization’s applications and supporting documentation, is on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the County Administrator, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., 5th Floor, Leesburg, Virginia, between 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call 703-777-0200. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).

AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 1066 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF LOUDOUN COUNTY Onsite Sewage Treatment Systems and Sanitary Sewer Connections Pursuant to Virginia Code §§15.2-1427, 15.2-2122 and 15.2-2157, the Board of Supervisors gives notice of its intention to propose for passage amendments to Section 1066.01, Definitions, Section 1066.02 Approved Method of Sewage Disposal Required, and Section 1066.22, Schedule of Civil Penalties, of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County. The proposed amendments would include a definition for “natural outlet” and “sullage”, regulate discharge into any natural outlet and expand the schedule of civil penalties for violations of Chapter 1066 to include instances for failure to connect to an approved sanitary sewer and discharges into natural outlets, and update cross references to other local, state, and/or federal laws.

The specific change to the boundary of the Ashburn Station Service District that will be caused by the addition of PIN: 088-26-9661 is shown in more detail on the following map:

A complete copy of the full text of the above-referenced proposed amendments is on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the County Administrator, County Government Center, 5th Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or call (703) 777-0200. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 466 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF LOUDOUN COUNTY Vehicles and Operation Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 46.2-1300, the Board of Supervisors gives notice of its intention to propose for passage amendments to Chapter 466, Operation of Vehicles, of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County. The proposed amendments would add two new sections providing that: Operator to give full time and attention to driving. No person shall operate a motor vehicle upon the highways of this County without giving his full time and attention to the operation of the vehicle. Vehicle to be kept under control. No person shall operate a motor vehicle upon the highways of this County, failing to keep the vehicle under proper control at all times. A complete copy of the full text of the above-referenced proposed amendments is on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the County Administrator, County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., 5th Floor, Leesburg, Virginia, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call 703-777-0200.Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Pursuant to Virginia Code §§15.2-1427 and 58.1-3651, the Board of Supervisors gives notice of its intention to propose for passage an Ordinance designating certain real and/or personal property owned by the following nonprofit organizations as exempt from local real and/or personal property taxes:

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PROPOSE FOR PASSAGE AMENDMENTS TO THE ORDINANCES ESTABLISHING THE METRORAIL SERVICE DISTRICT AND THE ASHBURN STATION SERVICE DISTRICT

November 7, 2019

PUBLIC HEARING

November 7, 2019

Legal Notices A complete copy of the full text of the above-referenced proposed amendment(s), including maps, is on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the County Administrator, County Government Center, 5th Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, between 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call 703-777-0200. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”), and are also available at www.loudoun.gov/ dullesrail.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PROPOSE FOR PASSAGE AN ORDINANCE TO PARTIALLY VACATE SUBDIVISION PLATS Pursuant to Virginia Code §§15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, and 15.2-2272, the Board of Supervisors of Loudoun County, Virginia (“Board”), gives notice of its intention to propose for passage an ordinance to partially vacate the subdivision plats that created 4 open space parcels located within The Regency development. These 4 open space parcels are the subject of Easement application (ESMT)-2018-0054 that is being brought forward to the Board of Supervisors December 3, 2019, for consideration. ESMT-2018-0054 proposes to vacate certain portions of open space easements created pursuant to the Open Space Land Act, Code of Virginia §10.1-1700 et seq. that apply to the 4 open space parcels. If ESMT-2018-0054 is approved by the Board, this ordinance to partially vacate the subdivision plats will be necessary to remove the associated “open space” designation that the subdivision plats place on a portion of the area where the open space easements were vacated (and to provide revised open space area tabulations) (“Vacation Area”). The “open space” designation created by the subdivision plats restricts development of the Vacation Area independently from said open space easements, and would continue to restrict the development of the Vacation Area even if ESMT-2018-0054 is approved by the Board. The approval of ESMT-2018-0054 and the adoption of this ordinance to partially vacate the subdivision plats are necessary to develop the Vacation Area pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment application (ZMAP)-2018-0010, if it is approved by the Board. The Vacation Area is located south of the intersection of Waxpool Road (Route 640) and Ashburn Village Boulevard (Route 2020), in the Broad Run Election District. The 4 open space parcels are more particularly identified as Parcel B, Section 1, The Regency (PIN: 088-37-2815); Parcel F, Section 2, The Regency (PIN: 088-27-5670); Parcel I, Section 4, The Regency (PIN: 088-26-9238); and Parcel H, Section 3, The Regency (PIN: 088-27-7514).

Le APPROVAL OF A BOUNDARY LINE AGREEMENT TO CHANGE THE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA, AND THE TOWN OF LEESBURG, VIRGINIA 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 120.03 acres, more or less, being all of the property identified as Loudoun County Parcel Identification Numbers (PINs) 233-17-6768, 234-39-9964, and a +/- 2.9 acre portion of 234-38-2798, owned by Leesburg Commercial, LC; a 7.5 acre portion of 234-48-3058-001, owned by CC Skating, LLC; 233-18-8634-001 and 192-25-8128-001, owned by the Town of Leesburg; and a portion of the abutting right of way of Tolbert Lane that lies between PIN 233-17-6768 and the existing municipal limits of the Town containing 0.3132 acres, more or less of dedicated right of right-of way; and a portion of the abutting right of way of Compass Creek Parkway fronting along the western side of PIN 234-39-9964 containing 1.69 acres, more or less, of dedicated right-of-way. The new location of the boundary line between the County and the Town would correspond generally along the right of way line of the Dulles Greenway between Tolbert Lane and the north side of Battlefield Parkway, and along the eastern side of the Dulles Greenway from Battlefield Parkway through a portion of PINs 234-48-3058-001 and 234-38-2798 to Compass Creek Parkway, and along the western side Compass Creek Parkway and southern boundary line of 233-39-9964, and the western boundary line 233-18-8634-001 and 192-25-8128-001 to Sycolin Road, and along the western right of way line of Sycolin Road to the existing municipal limits of the Town. The property to be incorporated into the Town is located adjacent to the current municipal limits of the Town, and within the area adjacent to the Town’s Freedom Park and Leesburg Municipal Airport, and Compass Creek development south of Battlefield Parkway, in the Catoctin Election District, and as depicted on the map.

PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY FROM BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO LOUDOUN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Pursuant to Virginia Code §15.2-1800, the Board of Supervisors (Board) shall consider conveying 1.76 acres of land owned by the Board near the Arcola Quarters for the Enslaved to the Loudoun County School Board (School Board). The Subject Property is located at 42817 Evergreen Mills Road (Route 621), in the Blue Ridge Election District (the “Subject Property”), southside of Evergreen Mills Road (Route 621) and west of Stone Springs Boulevard (Route 659). The Subject Property is more particularly identified as a portion of Tax Map Number /101////////42A (PIN: 163-46-8915). This land conveyance is for the purpose of developing the new Dulles North Elementary School (ES-23). The 1.76 acres of County owned property is to be combined with an approximately 11.3 acre portion of Tax Map Number /101////////G1 (PIN: 162-26-7237), in the Blue Ridge Election District to create a 13 acre elementary school site. Copies of vicinity map and draft plat(s) showing the location(s) of the above-listed conveyance(s) and associated documents are available for review and may be examined at the Office of the County Administrator, County Government Center, 5th Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or call (703) 777-0200. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).

Property

Approxim construct located a parcel is that is mo

Property

Approxim construct for a perp at 42507 located o more par

Property Virginia,

Approxim rary cons the west ularly de west of B Croson L Alford R

INT

Applicati referred t pursuant Agricultu

PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY FROM BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO BROADLANDS COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C.

A copy of the draft Real Estate Exchange Agreement is available for review and may be examined at the Office of the County Administrator, Loudoun County Government Center, 5th Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday thru 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”).

Approxim 42476 Re is located more par

A comple and vicin lic inspec Harrison or call (7

A complete copy of the full text of the above-referenced proposed ordinance is on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the County Administrator, County Government Center, 5th Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, between 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call 703-777-0200. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”), and are also available at www.loudoun.gov/dullesrail.

Pursuant to Virginia Code § 15.2-1800, the Board of Supervisors (Board) shall consider a proposed Real Estate Exchange Agreement. Pursuant to the proposed agreement, the Board would convey to Broadlands Commercial Development, L.L.C. (BCD) two parcels of land described as Broadlands Block 1, Section 23 and Broadlands Parcel D, Block 2, Section 23 (collectively, the Subject Property), consisting of approximately 18.76 acres, in exchange for BCD’s conveyance to the Board of an approximately 20.9213-acre portion of Broadlands Lot 1, Section 104. The Subject Property is approximately 18.76 acres and is located on the eastside of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659), south of Broadlands Boulevard (Route 640), north of Truro Parish Drive (Route 2119). The Subject Property is more particularly identified as Tax Map No. /78//59//23-1/ (PIN 155-26-6774) and Tax Map No. /78/B22/////D/ (PIN 155-36-4275). A portion of the Subject Property (PIN 155-36-4275) is located at 21446 Belmond Ridge Road, Ashburn VA 20148.

Property

DIS

New

Middl

A copy of the draft Boundary Line Agreement is on file in the Office of the County Administrator, who serves as the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County Government Center, 5th Floor, 1 Harrison Street, SE, from 9:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call (703) 777-0200. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”).

PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROPERTY OF:

Middl New

Beaver

Any own Superviso applicatio upon sep

Belmont Run Homeowner’s Association, Abdul Hanan Cheema, Complete Builders Suppliers, Inc., Mount Hope Baptist Church, and Washington Homes, Inc. of Virginia n/k/a K. Hovnanian Homes of Virginia, Inc.

Any own notice file ant to Vir

Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-1901 et seq., the Board of Supervisors shall consider the adoption of separate resolutions 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 five (5) parcels located along the east side (1 parcel) and the west side (4 parcels) of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659) in Ashburn, Virginia. The subject property is proposed to be used for public street right-of-way, perpetual street easements, drainage easements, temporary construction easements, and utility easements for the construction of the Belmont Ridge Road (Truro Parish Drive to Croson Lane) road expansion project in Loudoun County, Virginia. The subject properties are more particularly described as follows:

The cond are being

Property to be acquired from Belmont Run Homeowners Association: Approximately 215 square feet for a permanent drainage easement and 1,962 square feet for utility easements on Lim Property Parcel A, located on the east side of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659), and is located on a parcel that is more particularly described as PIN 157-27-5687 in the Dulles Election District. This parcel is located south of Croson Lane (Route 645) in the southeastern quadrant of the intersection of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659) and Croson Lane (Route 645).

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

DIS New

Middle

New H

Beaverd

Each of t Codified

Received held a pu mendatio ing on S Commiss

Legal Notices

Approximately 992 square feet for a temporary construction easement on the parcel located at 42476 Reservoir Ridge Place, Ashburn, Virginia in the Blue Ridge Election District. The parcel is located on the west side of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659), and is located on a parcel that is more particularly described as PIN 156-16-0486. Property to be acquired from Complete Builders Suppliers, Inc.:

Property to be acquired from Mount Hope Baptist Church: Approximately 449 square feet for public street purposes; 2,618 square feet for a temporary construction easement; 24,320 square feet for a permanent drainage easement; 709 square feet for a perpetual street easement; and 7,380 square feet for utility easements on the parcel located at 42507 Mount Hope Road, Ashburn, Virginia in the Blue Ridge Election District. The parcel is located on the west side of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659), and is located on a parcel that is more particularly described as PIN 156-15-9668. Property to be acquired from Washington Homes, Inc. of Virginia n/k/a K. Hovnanian Homes of Virginia, Inc.: Approximately 9,448 square feet for a perpetual street easement; 9,058 square feet for a temporary construction easement; and 33,802 square feet for a permanent drainage easement located on the west side of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659), and is located on a parcel that is more particularly described as PIN 157-36-4725 in the Blue Ridge Election District. This parcel is located west of Belmont Ridge Road, north of the intersection of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659) and Croson Lane (Route 645), and south of the intersection of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659) and Alford Road (Route 646). 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 on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the County Administrator, County Government Center, 5th Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday or call (703) 777-0200.

INTERIM ADDITIONS TO AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICTS Applications have been received by the Loudoun County Department of Planning and Zoning and referred to the Agricultural District Advisory Committee (ADAC) and the Planning Commission pursuant to Chapter 43, Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia to amend the ordinances for the following Agricultural and Forestal Districts to add the following parcels: DISTRICT

TAX MAP NUMBER

ACRES ENROLLED

New Lucketts

074379155000

/21////////22B

New Lucketts

106251260000

/30///3///3A2/

13.7

New Lucketts

139386386000

/30//11/////1/

10.01

Middleburg East

399302216000

/98/////////7/

3.12

Middleburg East

399302969000

/98////////35/

8.73

Middleburg East

399307480000

/98////////37/

12.66

New Hillsboro

519256849000

/25////////50D

7.6

Beaverdam Valley

565465106000

/72///2/////1/

Any owner of additional qualifying land may join the applications with consent of the Board of Supervisors, at any time before the public hearing that the Board of Supervisors must hold on the applications. Additional qualifying lands may be added to an already created District at any time upon separate application pursuant to Chapter 43, Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia. Any owner who joined in the application may withdraw their land, in whole or in part, by written notice filed with the Board of Supervisors, at any time before the Board of Supervisors acts pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-4309. The conditions and periods of the foregoing Agricultural and Forestal Districts to which parcels are being considered for addition are as follows: DISTRICT

PERIOD

SUBDIVISION MINIMUM LOT SIZE

PERIOD START DATE

New Lucketts

4 Years

20 Acres

April 13, 2019

Middleburg East

4 Years

50 Acres

July 18, 2019

New Hillsboro

10 Years

20 Acres

April 11, 2012

Beaverdam Valley

4 Years

50 Acres

June 30, 2018

Each of these Districts will be reviewed prior to its expiration date pursuant to Chapter 1226 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County. Received applications were referred to the ADAC for review and recommendation. The ADAC held a public meeting on August 29, 2019, to consider the applications. The report and recommendations of the ADAC will be considered by the Planning Commission at its public hearing on September 24, 2019. The reports and recommendations of the ADAC and the Planning Commission will be considered by the Board of Supervisors at its public hearing.

(Minor Special Exception)

Mariam Atazai of My Little Friends Daycare of Aldie, Virginia has submitted an application for a Minor Special Exception to permit a child care home in the PD-H4 (Planned Development – Housing 4), administered as R-8 (Single Family Residential), zoning district. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed use is listed as a Permitted use under Section 3-503 and requires a Minor Special Exception approval by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to 5-609(A)(6). The subject property is approximately 0.06 acres in size, and located on the south side of Eloquence Terrace, and north of Braddock Road in Aldie, Virginia in the Dulles Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 206-45-1111. The area is governed by the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Neighborhood Place Type)) which designates this area primarily for single family residential uses with limited non-residential complimentary and conditional uses.

ZRTD-2018-0006 WOODLAND ROAD PROPERTY, LLC (Zoning Conversion in the Route 28 Taxing District)

Woodland Road Property, L.L.C., of Sterling, Virginia, has submitted an application to rezone approximately 1.27 acres from the PD-IP (Planned Development-Industrial Park) zoning district under the 1972 Zoning Ordinance, to the PD-IP zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, in order to permit the development of all principal and accessory uses permitted in the PD-IP zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance at a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.6 (up to 1.0 by Special Exception). The subject property is located within the Route 28 Tax District, Corridor Business (CB) Optional Overlay. The subject property is approximately 1.27 acres in size and is located west of Cascades Parkway (Route 637), on the north side of Woodland Road (Route 679) and east side of Stonetree Court (Route 902), at 21606 Stonetree Court, Sterling, Virginia, in the Sterling Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 031-49-3183. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Employment Place Type)), which support a broad array of employment uses including light production, office, research and development, and contractor services, at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) up to 1.0.

ZMAP-2016-0023, ZCPA-2016-0017, SPEX-2016-0067, SPEX-2016-0069, SPEX-2017-0039, SPEX-2018-0013, ZMOD-2016-0023 & ZMOD-20190035 WHITMAN PROPERTY - SOUTH (Zoning Map Amendment Petition & Zoning Concept Plan Amendment) (Special Exceptions & Zoning Modifications)

Van Metre, Whitman Farm Commercial, L.L.C., of Fairfax, Virginia, has submitted applications for the following: 1) To rezone approximately seven acres from the TR-3 (Transitional Residential-3) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the PD-CC-CC (Planned Development-Commercial Center-Community Center) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to permit the development of all principal and accessory uses permitted in the PD-CC-CC zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance with no resulting change in maximum density; 2) To amend the existing Proffers and concept development plan (“CDP”) approved with ZMAP-2014-0008, Whitman Property South, in order to: a) reconfigure building and site layout and traffic circulation; and b) allow new uses within Subareas 1 and 2, with no resulting change in maximum density; 3) A Special Exception to permit an Automobile Service Station (with a convenience store, up to eight gas pumps, and a car wash); 4) A Special Exception to permit an approximately 13,000 square foot (SF) Automobile Service Station (with no gas pumps); 5) A Special Exception to permit an approximately 2,400 SF Restaurant with drive-through facilities; and 6) A Special Exception to permit an existing Telecommunications Facility to remain in the proposed PD-CC-CC zoning district; These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed uses are listed as Special Exception uses under Section 4-204(B). The Applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION §5-900(A)(9)(a) and (b), Access and Setbacks from Specific Roads and the W&OD Trail, Building and Parking Setbacks from Roads, Other Arterial Roads

PROPOSED MODIFICATION Reduce the minimum building setback along Gum Spring Road (Route 659) from 100 feet to 75 feet And Reduce the minimum parking setback along Gum Spring Road (Route 659) from 75 feet to 35 feet

§5-1403(E), Buffering and Screening, Standards.

Permit the canopy and understory trees in the Type 3 Front Buffer Yard required to be planted along the subject property’s frontage with Braddock Road (Route 620) to be relocated to another location within Subarea 1.

§5-1407(A) Buffering and Screening, Buffer Yard and Screening Requirements, Location.

Permit the canopy and understory trees required in the Type 3 Front Buffer Yard plantings to be relocated to another location within Subarea 1.

The subject property is located partially within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60 aircraft noise contour. The subject property is approximately 15.87 acres in size and is located on the east side of Gum Spring Road (Route 659),

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Approximately 17,910 square feet for public street purposes; 5,255 square feet for a temporary construction easement and 27,950 square feet for a permanent drainage easement on the parcel located at 22127 Belmont Ridge Road, Ashburn, Virginia in the Blue Ridge Election District. The parcel is located on the west side of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659), and is located on a parcel that is more particularly described as PIN 157-36-2868.

SPMI-2019-0016 MY LITTLE FRIENDS DAYCARE

November 7, 2019

Property to be acquired from Abdul Hanan Cheema:

November 7, 2019

Legal Notices and on the south side of Braddock Road (Route 620), at 25626 Gum Spring Road, in the Dulles Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 206-19-1366. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Transition Policy Area (Transition Community Center Place Type)) which designate this area for Commercial and limited Residential uses at a recommended density of 4 to 8 dwelling units per acre and Floor Area Ratio (FAR) up to 0.6.

ZCPA-2019-0007 SEVEN HILLS

(Zoning Concept Plan Amendment) NVR MS Cavalier Loudoun, L.L.C., of Reston Virginia, has submitted an application to amend the existing proffers and the concept development plan (“CDP”) approved with ZMAP-20050001, Seven Hills, in order to permit an increase in the number of children, in the Child Care Center, from 125 to 225 with no resulting change in the previously approved density in the PDH3 (Planned Development-Housing), administered as R-4 (Single Family Residential), zoning district. This application is subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. The subject property is approximately 464.58 acres in size and is located south of Braddock Road (Route 620) and west of Gum Spring Road (Route 659), in the Blue Ridge Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 207-16-3530. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Transition Policy Area (Transition Large Lot Neighborhood Place Type)) which designate this area for large lot Residential uses at a density of up to one dwelling unit per three acres in the Lower Foley area.

ZMAP-2019-0005, ZCPA-2019-0006 & ZMOD-2019-0006 BROADLANDS SECTIONS 23 & 104

(Zoning Map Amendment, Zoning Concept Plan Amendment & Zoning Modification) County of Loudoun, Virginia and Broadlands Commercial Development of Fairfax, Virginia, have submitted applications for the following: 1) To rezone approximately 2.82 acres from the R1 (Single Family Residential) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the PDH3 (Planned Development – Housing) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to develop a Single Family detached development of up to eight dwelling units per acre; and 2) amend the existing Proffers and concept development plan (“CDP”) approved with ZMAP1994-0005, Chandler, in order to: a) designate the aforementioned 2.82 acres to be zoned PDH3 as part of Section 23; b) designate Section 23 from Community Center uses to Residential uses to allow development of 60 Single Family detached residences; and c) designate a 20.92-acre portion of Section 104 from Office uses to a Public Use Site to allow development of the proposed Ashburn Recreation Center. These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. The applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§5-900(A)(9), Access and Setbacks From Roads and the W&OD Trail, Building and Parking Setbacks From Roads, Other Arterial Roads.

Reduce the building setback along Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659) from 100 feet to 75 feet in Section 23 (PIN: 155-26-6774 and PIN: 155-364275).

Broadlands Section 23 is approximately 18.75 acres and is located on the north side of Truro Parish Drive (Route 2119) and on the east side of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659), south of Belmont Glen Place (Route 2536) in the Broad Run Election District. The 20.92-acre portion of Broadlands Section 104 is located generally on the north side of Broadlands Boulevard (Route 640), the south side of the Dulles Greenway (Route 267), and west of Claiborne Parkway (Route 901) in the Ashburn Election District. The property is more particularly described as follows: PIN

ADDRESS

155-26-6774

N/A

155-36-4275

21446 Belmont Ridge Road, Ashburn, Virginia

117-15-1541 (portion)

21140 Coopers Hawk Drive, Ashburn, Virginia 43150 Van Metre Drive, Ashburn, Virginia

The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area) which designate Section 23 for Suburban Neighborhood Place Type which supports Residential development at a density of up to four dwelling units per acre and Section 104 for Suburban Mixed Use Place Type which supports a mix of Residential, Commercial, Entertainment, Cultural, and Recreational uses at a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1.0

ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

§7-1003(C)(1), R-24 Multi-family Residential District, Lot and Building Requirements, Yards, Front.

§7-1003(C)(2), R-24 Multi-family Residential District, Lot and Building Requirements, Yards, Side.

§7-1003(C)(3), R-24 Multi-family Residential District, Lot and Building Requirements, Yards, Rear.

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

Reduce the required front yard from 25 feet to 10 feet

Amendm Transit R

And

•

Reduce the required front yard from 25 feet to 0 feet where a residential unit is adjacent to open space.

Reduce the required side yard from 25 feet to 15 feet on corner lots.

Reduce the required rear yard from 25 feet to 5 feet.

PROPOSED MODIFICATION Increase the maximum height of a multi-family structure from 45 feet to 65 feet.

§7-1003(E), R-24 Multi-family Residential District, Lot and Building Requirements, Active Recreation Space.

Reduce the required amount of active recreation space from 55,800 square feet to 50,000 square feet.

§5-900(A)(10)(a), Access and Setbacks from Specific Roads and W&OD Trail, Building and Parking Setbacks From Roads, Other Major Collector Roads, Building

Reduce the minimum building setback along Sycolin Road (Route 625) from 75 feet to 15 feet.

And § Table 5-1414(B) of §5-1414, Buffering and Screening, Buffer Yard and Screening Matrix, Buffer Yard.

The publ Virginia C necessity convenie

And

§3-707(B), Building Requirements, Building Height.

§ 5-1403(E) Buffering and Screening, Standards

Del unit

Reduce the required side yard from 10 feet to 5 feet

These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed modification of yard requirements are permitted by Special Exception under Section 7-1003(C)(4). The Applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

amendme numberin of, the ab der consi

Reduce the required Type 3 Front Yard Buffer along the subject property’s northern boundary with Sycolin Road (Route 625) to a Type 1 Front Buffer Yard. Eliminate the required Type 1 Side Buffer Yard along the boundary between the proposed R-24 zoning district and the existing PD-OP (Planned Development – Office Park) and PD-MUB (Planned DevelopmentMixed Use Business) zoning districts adjacent to the subject property.

The subject property is approximately 49.49 acres in size and is located north of the Dulles Greenway (Route 267) and west of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659), at 20745 Erskine Terrace, Ashburn Virginia, in the Ashburn Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 153-17-2376. 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 at a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1.0.

Vizsla Ve Developm remove s tribution substation Floor Are Revised modificat

ZONIN

§5-1303 Replace Site Pla

§4-407( Researc Limitat

The subje 60-65 air Major an that are lo of Waxpo the Broad 062-36-1 County 2 Place Typ broad arr (Urban E Transit C Employm

ZMAP

Exclusive imately 4 the Revis 1993 Zon and acce Modifica

ZONIN

ZMAP-2018-0016, ZCPA-2018-0015, SPEX-2018-0039, ZMOD-2018-0036 ZMOD-2018-0037, ZMOD-2018-0038 & ZMOD-2018-0039 GOOSE CREEK VILLAGE EAST (Zoning Map Amendment & Zoning Concept Plan Amendment) (Special Exception & Zoning Modifications)

ZOAM-2019-0001 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED 1993 LOUDOUN COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE IN REGARD TO THE PD-TRC (TRANSIT RELATED CENTER) DISTRICT (Zoning Ordinance Amendment)

Goose Creek Commercial L.L.C., of Ashburn, Virginia, has submitted applications for the following: 1) To rezone approximately 13.9 acres from the PD-OP (Planned Development – Office Park) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the R-24 Affordable Dwelling Unit (Multi-Family Residential with Affordable Dwelling Units) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to develop up to 282 residential units at a residential density of 20.29 dwelling units per acre; 2) A Zoning Concept Plan Amendment to replace the Proffers approved with ZMAP-2003-0008 and to amend the Concept Development Plan approved with ZMAP-2003-0008, Goose Creek Village North, to revise (a) development layout, (b) site circulation, (c) proposed zoning district, (d) proposed uses, and (e) plat notes and tabulations; (3) A Special Exception to modify Sections 7-1003(C)(1), (2), and (3), Lot and Building Requirements, Yards, in order to request the following modifications to minimum yard requirements:

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 July 18, 2019, the Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice of proposed amendments to the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance (Zoning Ordinance) in order to delete existing regulations in regard to the limitation on the maximum number of residential dwellings per acre permitted in the PD-TRC District. The amendment proposes revisions to Article 4, Special & Overlay Districts, Section 4-1100 et seq., PDTRC Transit Related Center, and such other Articles, Sections, Subsections, and provisions of the Zoning Ordinance as necessary to implement and maintain consistency with the foregoing

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

§3-802, Locatio

§5-900( From S Trail, B from R east cor

§3-806( Buildin

§3-807( Limitat

The subje

Legal Notices Amendments to Article 4, Special and Overlay Districts, Section 4-1100 et seq., PD-TRC Transit Related Center: •

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. ZCPA-2018-0002, ZMOD-2018-0005 & ZMOD-2018-0006 DULLES BERRY (Zoning Concept Plan Amendment & Zoning Modification) Vizsla Ventures, LLC., of Washington D.C., has submitted an application to amend the Concept Development Plan and proffers approved with ZMAP-1986-0056, Dulles Berry, in order to: a) remove site and building design commitments; b) remove transportation construction and contribution commitments; and c) commit to developing data center uses, which may include utility substation, distribution and/or utility substation, dedicated uses, up to a maximum density of 0.40 Floor Area Ratio (FAR), with no resulting change in density. These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. The Applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§5-1303(A)(1), Tree Planting and Replacement, Canopy Requirements, Site Planning.

Permit the ten percent (10%) tree canopy required within the PD-RDP (Planned Development – Research and Development Park) zoning district to be calculated over the entire area of the property subject to ZCPA-2018-0002, Dulles Berry, rather than on a per site plan basis.

§4-407(E), PD-RDP Development – Research and Development Park, Use Limitations, Minimum Floor Space Mix.

Eliminate the requirement that twenty percent (20%) of the total floor space at build out be committed to research and development uses or to Educational Institutions or schools, public or private.

The subject property is located within the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, between the Ldn 60-65 aircraft noise contours and located partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District), Major and Minor. The subject property is an approximately 96.59 acre portion of larger parcels that are located north of Shellhorn Road (Route 643) and the Dulles Greenway (Route 627), south of Waxpool Road (Route 625), and on both sides of Loudoun County Parkway (Route 607) in the Broad Run Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PINs: 062-36-1210 and 089-49-6285 (portion of). The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Urban Policy Area (Urban Employment and Urban Transit Center Place Type) and Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Employment Place Type)), which support a broad array of Employment uses at a recommended minimum FAR of 1.0 in the Urban Policy Area (Urban Employment), a recommended minimum FAR of 1.4 in the Urban Policy Area (Urban Transit Center) and a recommended maximum FAR of 1.0 in the Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Employment). ZMAP-2018-0012, ZMOD-2018-0030, ZMOD-2018-0031, ZMOD-2019-0022 & ZMOD2019-0029 ASTON MARTIN AND BENTLEY OF LOUDOUN (Zoning Map Amendment) Exclusive Automotive Group of Vienna, Virginia, has submitted an application to rezone approximately 4.05 acres from the PD-OP (Planned Development – Office Park) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to GB (General Business) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to develop a three-story 40,000 square foot motor vehicle sales and accessory service use on the property. The Applicant also requests the following Zoning Modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§3-802, GB General Business, Size and Location.

Reduce the minimum district size for the GB zone from 10 acres to 4.05 acres and to permit the GB district to directly abut or front on to a major collector or arterial road.

§5-900(A)(1)(b), Access and Setbacks From Specific Roads and the W&OD Trail, Building and Parking Setbacks from Roads, Route 7, Broad Run west to east corporate limit of Leesburg.

Reduce the building setback from Route 7 from 200 feet to 125 feet and the parking setback from Route 7 from 125 feet to 100 feet.

§3-806(B), GB General Business, Building Requirements.

Increase the maximum building height from 45 to 60 feet.

§3-807(B), GB General Business, Use Limitations.

Permit direct access onto a major collector road.

The subject property is located within the Route 28 Taxing District, and located partially with-

ZMAP-2018-0008, ZCPA2018-0010 & ZMOD2018-0023 COMMONWEALTH CENTER LAND BAY E (Zoning Map Amendment, Zoning Concept Plan Amendment, & Zoning Modification) One Loudoun Car Wash, L.L.C., of Herndon, Virginia, has submitted applications for the following: 1) to rezone a parcel described as PIN: 057-10-8226, that is approximately 3.59 acres in size, from the A-3 (Agricultural Residential) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the PDCC-SC (Planned Development – Commercial Center – Small Regional Center) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to permit the development of all principal and accessory uses permitted in the PD-CC-SC zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance at a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.40 with surface parking lots, 0.60 if parking structures are provided, or up to 2.0 on individual lots, provided the Commercial Center is developed in accordance with a proffered concept development plan (CDP) which limits the maximum overall FAR of the center to no more than 0.40 FAR; and 2) to amend the existing Proffers and CDP approved with ZMAP2016-0017, Commonwealth Center, in order to: a) incorporate the 3.59 acres described above into the commercial center as Land Bay E, b) modify phasing requirements for Office Space, c) modify transportation commitments, primarily for the internal road network and access to the proposed Land Bay E, and d) modify landscaping commitments, primarily along the frontage of Loudoun County Parkway and the proposed internal road network in consideration of the proposed Land Bay E. These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance. The applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§4-202(C), PD-CC Planned Development – Commercial Center, Purpose, Size and Location of Individual Districts, Small Regional Center.

Permit a minimum district size that is less than the required minimum of twenty (20) acres.

§4-205(C)(1)(c), PD-CC Planned Development – Commercial Center, Lot Requirements, Yards, Adjacent to Roads, Small Regional Center (SC).

Permit building and parking to be located less than the required thirty-five (35) feet from any road right-of-way.

§4-205(C)(3), PD-CC Planned Development – Commercial Center, Lot Requirements, Yards, Adjacent to Other Nonresidential Districts.

Eliminate the required building, parking, outdoor storage and loading area setback along the northern, eastern, and southern property lines.

§4-206(D)(3), PD-CC Planned Development – Commercial Center, Building Requirements, Vehicular Access, Small Regional Centers.

Permit a small regional center to be accessible from a minor arterial roadway.

§5-900(A)(9), Access and Setbacks From Specific Roads and the W&OD Trail, Building and Parking Setbacks From Roads, Other Arterial Roads.

Reduce the minimum building and parking setback from Loudoun County Parkway from 100 feet and 75 feet, respectively, to 50 feet for both.

§1-205(A), Interpretation of Ordinance, Limitations and Methods for Measurements of Lots, Yards and Related Terms.

Permit a structure requiring a building permit to be erected upon any lot which has frontage onto private travel ways or a private access easement in the PD-CC-SC (Planned Development – Commercial Center – Small Regional Center) zoning district.

The subject property is located within the Route 28 Tax District, and within the Corridor Business (CB) Optional Overlay, the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one (1) mile of the Ldn 60, aircraft noise contours, and is also located partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District). The subject property is approximately 40.26 acres in size and is located on the east side of Loudoun County Parkway (Route 607), South of Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) and north of Marblehead Drive (Route 2276), in the Broad Run Election District. The property is more particularly described as follows:

ADDRESS

057-10-8226

20398 Loudoun County Pkwy, Ashburn, Virginia

040-26-1613 (portion)

N/A

040-35-1775

44845 Russell Branch Pkwy, Ashburn, Virginia

040-45-0894

44835 Russell Branch Pkwy, Ashburn, Virginia

The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

Delete existing regulations in regard to the limitation on the maximum number of dwelling units per acre.

in the Route 28 Corridor Business Optional Overlay District, the AI (Airport Impact) Overlay District, outside of but within one mile of the Ldn 60, aircraft noise contours, and is also located partially within the FOD (Floodplain Overlay District). The subject property is an approximately 4.05 acre portion of 10.264 acre parcel and is located on the north side of Russell Branch Parkway (Route 1061) and south of Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7), west of Richfield Way (Route 1060) and east of Sully Road (Route 28) in the Broad Run Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as PIN: 040-38-7478. The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Suburban Policy Area (Suburban Mixed Use)) which designate this area for a mix of commercial and residential uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of up to 1.0.

November 7, 2019

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:

November 7, 2019

Legal Notices Area (Suburban Mixed Used Place Type)) which designates this area for a mix of residential, commercial, entertainment, cultural and recreational amenities, and office uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) up to 1.0. Additional density (up to 1.5 FAR) may be achieved through the provision of additional project elements. ZMAP-2018-0010, SPEX-2018-0035, ZMOD-2018-0026, ZMOD-2018-0028 & ZMOD2018-0029 ASHBURN STATION/REGENCY (Zoning Map Amendment, Special Exception & Zoning Modifications) Peterson Companies, LC, of Fairfax, Virginia, has submitted applications for the following: 1) To rezone approximately 10.04 acres from the CR-1 (Countryside Residential-1) zoning districts under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance to the R-24 Affordable Dwelling Unit (Multifamily Residential with Affordable Dwelling Units) zoning district under the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance in order to develop up to 224 Residential units at a residential density of 21.54 dwelling units per acre; and 2) A Special Exception to reduce the required front yard along Ashburn Village Boulevard (Route 2020) from 25 feet to 10 feet in the R-24 Affordable Dwelling Unit (Multifamily Residential with Affordable Dwelling units) zoning district. These applications are subject to the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance, and the proposed use is listed as a Special Exception use under Section 7-1003(C)(4). The Applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s): ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

§3-702(A), R-24, Multifamily Residential, Size and Location, Abutting arterials and major collectors

Permit direct access to Ashburn Village Boulevard via private roads rather than minor collector roads.

§3-707(B), R-24, Multifamily Residential, Building Requirements, Building Height

Permit multifamily buildings to be constructed to a maximum height of 60 feet without providing an additional setback from streets or lot lines.

§3-708(C), R-24, Multifamily Residential, Additional Development Standards, Minimum Buffer

Reduce the minimum required width of a permanent common open space buffer from 50 feet to 25 feet.

§5-900(A)(10)(a), Access and Setbacks From Specific Roads and the W&OD Trail, Building and Parking Setbacks From Roads, Other Major Collector Roads, Building

Reduce the minimum required building setback from 75 feet to 25 feet along Waxpool Road (Route 640) And Reduce the minimum required building setback from 75 feet to 10 feet along Ashburn Village Boulevard (Route 2020).

§5-900(C), Access and Setbacks From Specific Roads and the W&OD Trail, Access from major roads

Allow the creation of two access points along Ashburn Village Boulevard (Route 2020) where there is no existing or planned median break and which have not been approved by Loudoun County or the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION

§5-1403(E), Buffering and Screening, Standards And Table 5-1414(B) of §5-1414, Buffering and Screening, Buffer Yard and Screening Matrix, Buffer Yard

Pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 15.2-1800, 15.2-2100, notice is hereby given that on:

Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA

the Town Council of the Town of Leesburg will hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of the following ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A STANDARD SPACE LEASE AGREEMENT GRANTING THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT AND PRIVILEGE TO LEASE A 1,150 SQUARE-FOOT OFFICE SPACE OWNED BY THE TOWN OF LEESBURG AND LOCATED AT 1001 SYCOLIN ROAD, SE, SUITE 3 IN THE STANLEY CAULKINS TERMINAL BUILDING AT THE LEESBURG EXECUTIVE AIRPORT, LEESBURG, VIRGINIA AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS PERTAINING TO SUCH GRANT.

A copy of the proposed ordinance is available from the Town Clerk, located in Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.); or by calling Eileen Boeing, Town Clerk, at 703-771-2733.

Replace the required Type 3 Front Yard Buffer planting quantities along the subject property’s frontage with Waxpool Road (Route 640) with 0 canopy trees, 3 understory trees, 32 shrubs, and 0 evergreen trees. And Replace the required Type 3 Front Yard Buffer located along the subject property’s frontage with Ashburn Village Boulevard (Route 2020) with a Type 1 Front Yard Buffer.

The subject property is approximately 10.04 acres in size and is located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Waxpool Road (Route 640) and Ashburn Village Boulevard (Route 2020), in the Broad Run Election District. The subject property is more particularly described as follows:

ADDRESS

088-26-9238 (portion)

N/A

088-27-5670 (portion)

N/A

088-37-2815 (portion)

N/A

088-27-1047

N/A

The area is governed by the policies of the Loudoun County 2019 General Plan (Urban Policy Area (Urban Mixed Use Place Type)), which designate this area for a mix of Residential and Non-Residential uses at a recommended Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1.5 to 2.0. Unless otherwise noted in the above notices, full and complete copies of the abovereferenced amendments, applications, ordinances, and/or plans, and related documents may be examined in the Loudoun County Department of Building and Development, County Government Center, 2nd Floor, 1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, Virginia, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or call 703-7770220 or electronically at www.loudoun.gov/lola. This link also provides an additional opportunity for public input on active applications. Documents also may be viewed and downloaded electronically 72 hours in advance of the public hearing at: www.loudoun.gov/ bosdocuments (for Public Hearing documents, follow the link for “Board of Supervisors Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Special Meetings”). All members of the public will be heard as to their views pertinent to these matters. Citizens are encouraged to call in advance to sign up to speak at the public hearing. For this public hearing, advanced sign-up will be taken after 8:30 a.m. on November 1, 2019, and no later than 12:00 p.m. on November 12, 2019. If you wish to sign-up in advance, call the Office of the County Administrator at (703) 777-0200. Citizens will also have the option to sign-up at the public hearing. Hearing assistance is available for meetings in the Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room. If you require any type of reasonable accommodation as a result of a physical, sensory or mental disability to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the County Administrator at 703777-0200. At least one business day of advance notice is requested; some accommodations may require more than one day of notice. FM Assistive Listening System is available at the meetings. BY ORDER OF:

PHYLLIS RANDALL, CHAIRMAN LOUDOUN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 10/24/19, 10/31/19, & 11/07/19

The modification of the buffering and screening requirements applicable to the proposed Special Exception uses is authorized as part of an approval action of a Special Exception under Section 51403(C), pursuant to which the Applicant also requests the following Zoning Ordinance modification(s):

TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE

PROPOSED MODIFICATION

Notice of Public Hearing Town of Lovettsville Planning Commission The Lovettsville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following item at their meeting at 7:30 pm on November 20, 2019 at the Lovettsville Town Office located at 6 East Pennsylvania Avenue: LVCU 2019-0002 Application for a Conditional Use Permit to Install Wireless Communication Equipment on the Town of Lovettsville Elevated Water Tank Located at 14-A Quarter Branch Road Consideration of an application for a Conditional Use Permit filed by MasTec Network Solutions on behalf of Verizon Wireless to install wireless communication equipment on the Town of Lovettsville elevated water tank located at 14-A Quarter Branch Road within the R-2 Residential Zoning District. The property is owned by the Town and is more particularly described as Parcel Identification Number 333-45-9227. The applicant proposes to install a total of six (6) antennas, remote radio heads (RRHs) and related cables and equipment on the water tank in addition to ground-level cabinets, a generator and propone tank on the site.

At this hearing, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations should contact the Clerk of Council at 703-771-2733, three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711.

The proposed zoning amendment is available for review at the Town Office between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm during weekdays or by special appointment, holidays excepted. Call (540) 822-5788 for more information or contact Joshua A. Bateman, Zoning Administrator at jbateman@lovettsvilleva.gov. In the event the meeting is postponed, the public hearing will be convened on the next regularly-scheduled meeting at the same time and place.

10/31/2019 & 11/07/19

11/07/19 & 11/14/19

Legal Notices NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2205, 15.2-2285, and 15-2.2286.A.2 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the LEESBURG PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176, to consider Zoning Map Amendment application TLZM-2019-0002, Compass Creek Amendments. The properties include several parcels of land located adjacent to Battlefield Parkway SE, and Compass Creek Parkway SE as identified on the map below.

The Town Plan designates the properties as “Regional Office” on the Land Use Policy Map. The Regional Office land use includes a floor area ratio (FAR) from 0.35 to 1.0. Proposed development on the properties will not exceed the Regional Office FAR limitation. Additional information and copies of these applications are available at the Department of Planning and Zoning located on the second floor of the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by contacting Michael Watkins, Zoning Administrator, at 703-737-7920 or mwatkins@leesburgva.gov. At these hearings, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations at the meeting should contact the Clerk of the Commission at (703) 771-2434 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 11/7/19 & 11/14/19

Town of Leesburg: Proposed Boundary Line Adjustment 2019

233-17-6768

The zoning map amendments include: 1.

B-3, Community Retail/Commercial District. A map amendment initiated by the Town of Leesburg to amend the Official Zoning Map by mapping a certain property currently County zoned PD-CC-SC to B-3. This property is identified by Loudoun County Parcel Identification Number (PIN), including a portion of 234-39-9964, (Leesburg Commercial LC), totaling approximately 6.9 acres. MA, Municipal Airport. A map amendment initiated by the Town of Leesburg to amend the Official Zoning Map by mapping certain properties currently County zoned PD-IP and JMLA20 to Town MA. These properties are identified by Loudoun County Parcel Identification Numbers (PIN), including part of 233-18-8634-001 and 192-258128-001 (Town of Leesburg), totaling approximately 100 acres.

234-38-2798 (+/- 2.9 Ac)

PD-IP, Planned Development-Industrial Park. A map amendment initiated by the Town of Leesburg to amend the Official Zoning Map by mapping a certain property currently County zoned PD-IP to Town PD-IP. This parcel is identified by Loudoun County Parcel Identification Number (PIN), including 234-48-3058-001 (Town of Leesburg), totaling approximately 7.2 acres.

R-E, Single Family Residential Estate. A map amendment initiated by the Town of Leesburg to amend the Official Zoning Map by mapping certain properties currently zoned County AR1 to Town R-E. These properties are identified by Loudoun County Parcel Identification Numbers (PINs), including 233-17-6768, (Leesburg Commercial LC), totaling approximately one (1) acre. I-1, Industrial Research Park. A map amendment initiated by the Town of Leesburg to amend the Official Zoning Map by mapping certain property currently zoned County

233-18-8634-001

234-39-9964 235-20-1426-000 & 001

PD-CC-SC, Planned Development-Commercial Center-Small Regional. A map amendment initiated by the Town of Leesburg to amend the Official Zoning Map by mapping certain properties currently County zoned PD-CC-SC to Town PD-CC-SC. These properties are identified by Loudoun County Parcel Identification Number (PIN), including a portion of 234-39-9964 (Leesburg Commercial LC), 235-20-1426 and 235-20-1426-001 (Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust upon its consent and a future approved boundary line agreement), 234-29-0522 (Leesburg Commercial LC upon its consent for this parcel and a future approved boundary line agreement), and 234-294515 (Compass Creek Parkway LLC upon its consent and a future approved boundary line agreement) totaling approximately 34.1 acres.

234-48-3058-001 (+/- 7.5 Ac)

234-29-0522

192-25-8128-001

234-29-4515

Legend Area to be incorporated into Leesburg Current Town Limits of Leesburg

TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING

ORDER OF PUBLICATION COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316

TO CONSIDER SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION TLSE-2018-0002 OLD MILL PET CENTER, LLC

Case No.:

Pursuant to Sections 15.2-1427, 15.2-2204, 15.2-2205 and 15.2-2285 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the Leesburg Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176, to consider Special Exception application TLSE-2018-0002, Old Mill Pet Center. The subject property consists of one (1) parcel that comprises approximately 1.76 acres owned by Old Mill Pet Center, LLC, and is located at 61 Lawson Road SE. The property is zoned I-1, Industrial/Research Park, and is further described as Loudoun County Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 189-27-6143. Special Exception Application TLSE-2018-0002 is a request by Old Mill Pet Center for a Special Exception to allow a 22,000 square foot canine day care facility, animal hospital and eating establishment, pursuant to Town of Leesburg Zoning Ordinance (TLZO) Section 6.7.2, Use Regulations as well as TLZO Sec. 9.3, Use Standards. In addition, the Applicant is requesting one (1) zoning modification and one (1) street tree waiver request per Town of Leesburg Zoning Ordinance (TLZO) Section 3.4.6.H, Zoning Modifications/Waivers Analysis. 1. Modification of TLZO Sec. 9.3.12, Kennels 2. Waiver Request of TLZO Sec. 12.4, Street Trees Additional information and copies of this application is available at the Department of Planning and Zoning located on the second floor of the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by contacting Scott E. Parker, Senior Planning Project Manager at 703-771-2771 or sparker@leesburgva.gov. At these hearings, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations at the meeting should contact the Clerk of the Council at (703) 771-2733 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 10/31 & 11/07/19

JJ043128-02-00

Loudoun County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Tyson Curtis Holt Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v. Shane Curtis Holt, putative father and, Laurel Elizabeth Veto, mother The object of this suit is to: hold a foster care review hearing and review of foster care plan pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 16.1-282 and 16.1281 for Tyson Curtis Holt. It is ORDERED that Shane Curtis Holt, putative father and Laurel Elizabeth Veto, mother appear at the above-named Court and protect their interests on or before December 17, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, & 11/28/19

TO CONSIDER ZONING MAP AMENDMENT TLZM-20190002 COMPASS CREEK AMENDMENTS MAPPING CERTAIN PROPERTIES B-3 COMMUNITY RETAIL/COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, I-1 (INDUSTRIAL/RESEARCH PARK), MA (MUNICIPAL AIRPORT), PD-CC-SC (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-COMERCIAL CENTER-SMALL REGIONAL CENTER), PD-IP (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-INDUSTRIAL PARK), AND R-E (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ESTATE).

PD-IP to Town I-1. This property is identified by Loudoun County Parcel Identification Number (PIN), including a portion of 234-38-2798, totaling approximately 2.7 acres.

November 7, 2019

TOWN OF LEESBURG

November 7, 2019

Legal Notices

NOTICE OF ABANDONED BICYCLES Notice is hereby given that the bicycles described below were found and delivered to the Office of the Sheriff of Loudoun County; if the owners of the listed bicycles are not identified within sixty (60) days following the final publication of this notice, the individuals who found said bicycles shall be entitled to them if he/she desires. All unclaimed bicycles will be handled according to Chapter 228.04 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County.

Recovery Location

Phone Number

10/03/02019

Elizey Drive, Broadlands, VA

571-258-3497

10/7/2019

300 block West Ash Rd., Sterling

571-258-3497

SO190014623

8/10/2019

WOD Trail/Sully Road, Sterling

571-258-3497

SO190019258

10/16/2019

100 Free Court, Sterling

571-258-3471

Light green/red/black Razkullz T-Rad-Rex child’s bicycle with training wheels and a basket

SO190018409

10/3/2019

Norhtstar Bl./Braddock Rd, Aldie

571-258-3497

Black and orange Kent Freestyle Series bicycle

SO1900189413

10/3/2019

25000 block Feltre Ter., Chantilly

571-258-3497

Blue Giant Sedona men’s bicycle with a front basket and a pouch under the seat

SO190018951

10/11/2019

25000 block Herring Creek Dr., Chantilly

571-258-3497

Blue Vilano 12 inch BMX style bicycle

SO190017684

9/24/2019

Grassland Grove Dr./Dahlia Manor Pl., Aldie

571-258-3497

Description

Case Number

Recovery Date

Blue Schwinn Trailwinds Bicycle

SO190018398

Black Mongoose Brawler bicycle

SO190018476

Yellow Trek Antelope 830 bicycle Red bicycle

10/31 & 11/07/19

NOTICE OF IMPOUNDMENT OF ABANDONED VEHICLES This notice is to inform the owner and any person having a security interest in their right to reclaim the motor vehicle herein described within 15 days after the date of storage charges resulting from placing the vehicle in custody, and the failure of the owner or persons having security interests to exercise their right to reclaim the vehicle within the time provided shall be deemed a waiver by the owner, and all persons having security interests of all right, title and interest in the vehicle, and consent to the sale of the abandoned motor vehicle at a public auction. This notice shall also advise the owner of record of his or her right to contest the determination by the Sheriff that the motor vehicle was “abandoned”, as provided in Chapter 630.08 of the Loudoun County Ordinance, by requesting a hearing before the County Administrator in writing. Such written request for a hearing must be made within 15 days of the notice. YR. MAKE 2002

CHEVY

2013 2002

MODEL AVALANCHE

VIN

STORAGE

PHONE#

3GNEK13TX2G276980

BLAIRS TOWING

703-661-8200

VOLKSWAGON

1VWBP7A38DC095639

BLAIRS TOWING

703-661-8200

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE

4A3AE85H52E033615

DOUBLE D TOWING

703-777-7300

2002

ACURA

3.2TL

19UUA56692A038915

ROADRUNNER WRECKER

703-450-7555

2006

SCION

JTKDE177X60136231

AL’S TOWING

703-435-8888

11/07/19 & 11/14/19

CHEVY

1995

FORD

MODEL CORVETTE

VIN

NISSAN

ALTIMA

PHONE#

LCSO IMPOUND LOT

703-777-0610

1FTEC14H2THA05252

LCSO IMPOUND LOT

703-777-0610

LCSO IMPOUND LOT

703-777-0610

AL’S TOWING

703-435-8888

JAGUAR 2006

STORAGE

1G1YY22GBW5128976

1N4AL11D56C133689

10/31/19 & 11/07/19

VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LOUDOUN COUNTY

Case No: CA 19-3324

LIONEL G. DUCKWITZ and MARSHA A. DUCKWITZ, a/k/a MARSHA A. WEBB Plaintiffs v. BANCSMITHS MORTGAGE COMPANY, et al, Defendants

ORDER OF PUBLICATION THE OBJECT OF THIS SUIT is for Plaintiffs, LIONEL G. DUCKWITZ and

MARSHA A. DUCKWITZ, a/k/a MARSHA A. WEBB, to obtain the release and

sicharge of record of a certain deed of trust recorded June 3, 1985 in Deed Book 0866 at Page 0114 among the land records of Loudound County, Virginia, decuring a Note payable to

BANCSMITHS MORTGAGE COMPANY

and encumbering a parcel of real property located in Loudoun County, Virginia and having a street address of 115 Magnolia Road, Sterling, VA 20164.

IT APPEARs by Affidavit filed herein that BANCSMITHS MORTGAGE COMPANY is a foreign corporation whose corporate existence has been dissolved pursuant to Articles of Dissolution filed with the State of Maryland, and that due diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the whereabouts of BANCSMITHS MORTGAGE COMPANY, and therefore, IT IS ORDERED that BANCSMITHS MORTGAGE COMPANY appear before

the Circuit Court of Loudoun County, Virginia, 18 East Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176 on or before January 3, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. and protect its interests. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the above Order be published once a week for four (4) successive weeks in Loudoun Now, a newspaper of general circulation in Loudoun County, Virginia. Loudoun Now is located at 15 N. King St., Suite 101, Leesburg VA 20176. The Clerk of this Court shall post this Order at the front door of the Courthouse, and shall mail a copy of this Order to BANCSMITHS MORTGAGE COMPANY at their last known address at 32 South Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Never miss a show

•

GetOutLoudoun.com

10/31, 11/07, 11/14 & 11/21/19

ORDER OF PUBLICATION COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316

Case No.:

JJ043324-02-00; JJ043324-03-00; JJ043324-04-00; JJ043324-05-00,

Loudoun County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Fnu Today Morisho Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v. Zahabu Rukiya, mother; Salumu Morisho, putative father; and Unknown Father The object of this suit is to: hold a permanency planning hearing and review of foster care plan with a goal of adoption, pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 16.1-282.1 and 16.1-281 for Fnu Today Morisho, and Petition for Termination of Parental Rights of Zahabu Rukiya, mother, Salumu Morisho, putative father and Unknown father, pursuant to Virginia Code § 16.1-283 for Fnu Today Morisho. Zahabu Rukiya, mother, Salumu Morisho, putative father and Unknown father are hereby notified that failure to appear on the hereinafter noticed date and time may result in the entry of an Order approving a permanency goal of adoption as well as the termination of their residual parental rights with respect to Fnu Today Morisho. Zahabu Rukiya, mother, Salumu Morisho, putative father and Unknown father are hereby further notified that if their residual parental rights are terminated, they will no longer have any legal rights with respect to said minor child, including, but not limited to, the right to visit Fnu Today Morisho; any authority with respect to the care and supervision of Fnu Today Morisho; or the right to make health related decisions or determine the religious affiliation for Fnu Today Morisho. Further, Zahabu Rukiya, mother, Salumu Morisho, putative father and Unknown father will have no legal and / or financial obligations with respect to Fnu Today Morisho, and the Department of Family Services of Loudoun County, Virginia may be granted the authority to place Fnu Today Morisho for adoption and consent to the adoption of Fnu Today Morisho. It is ORDERED that Zahabu Rukiya, mother; Salumu Morisho, putative father; and Unknown Father appear at the above-named Court and protect their interests on or before November 25, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. 11/7, 11/14, & 11/21/19

Legal Notices

[OBITUARIES]

TOWN OF LEESBURG NOTICE OF TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION TLSE-2019-0003 WEE GARDEN DAYCARE

The subject property is located at 1319 Tenaya Way, NE, Leesburg, Virginia 20176, and is an existing single family detached home lot that is zoned PRN, Planned Residential Neighborhood. The property is further described as Loudoun County Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 148-20-2458-000. Special Exception Application TLSE-2019-0003 is a request to allow a home daycare in a private residence for 10 to 12 children, subject to criteria of Section 3.4.12 of the Zoning Ordinance, as well as additional Use Standard criteria as found within Section 9.4.7. This special exception application is identified as case number TLSE-2019-0003. Additional information and copies of these applications are available at the Department of Planning and Zoning located on the second floor of the Leesburg Town Hall, 25 West Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia 20176 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or by contacting Scott E. Parker, Senior Planning Project Manager at 703-771-2771 or sparker@leesburgva.gov. At these hearings, all persons desiring to express their views concerning these matters will be heard. Persons requiring special accommodations at the meeting should contact the Clerk of the Council at (703) 771-2733 three days in advance of the meeting. For TTY/TDD service, use the Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711. 10/31/19 & 11/07/19

ORDER OF PUBLICATION COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA VA. CODE § 8.01-316

Case No.:

JJ040697-10-01

Loudoun County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Commonwealth of Virginia, in re Didier Rosales Flores Loudoun County Department of Family Services /v. Didier Rosales Flores The object of this suit is to: hold a foster care review hearing and review of foster care plan pursuant to Virginia Code §§ 16.1-282 and 16.1281 for Didier Rosales Flores It is ORDERED that the defendant Didier Rosales Flores appear at the above-named Court and protect his or her interests on or before November 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.. 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, & 11/14/19

LOUDOUN COUNTY WILL BE ACCEPTING SEALED COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS FOR: PREQUALIFICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW LOUDOUN COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER, RFP (RFQ) No. 121782, until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, December 12, 2019.

TASK ORDER ROADWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DESIGN SERVICES, RFP (RFQ) No. 117783, until prior to 4:00 p.m., local “Atomic Time”, December 5, 2019.

Solicitation forms are available by downloading them from the website at www.loudoun.gov/procurement at no cost. Solicitation forms may also be picked up at the Division of Procurement at 1 Harrison Street, 4th Floor, Leesburg, Virginia 20175 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays or call (703) 777-0403. WHEN CALLING, PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED ANY REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY TYPE OF DISABILITY IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCUREMENT. 11/07/19

ABC LICENSE

7-Eleven Inc and Grewal LLC, trading as 7-Eleven 40054A, 21880 Ryan Center Parkway, Ashburn, Virginia 20147-6998

Hot Pot Legend Ashburn LLC, trading as Hot Pot Legend 20462 Exchange St., Ashburn, VA 20147-5921

The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA AlCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Wine and Beer off Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA AlCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Wine and Beer On and Off Premises & Mixed Beverage Restaurant license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

David Seltzer, VP, 7-Eleven Inc and Bhardevbachan Grewal, Manager Member,Grewal LLC

Tien Chang, Managing Member Ming Chou, Managing Member

Note: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

11/07/19 & 11/14/19

He is survived by Patti, his wife of 46 years, his children, Micki and Brian, his brother, Jim, two beloved grandchildren, a daughter-in-law and son-in-law, thousands of students and colleagues and golfers whose lives he touched, and a car trunk that is just brimming with golf balls that he “found”. John was born on June 11, 1949 to Ruth and Albert Laycock in Hamilton, Virginia. He attended Loudoun Valley High School, William and Mary College, and Virginia Wesleyan College. Seeking support to get through college and intrigued by a girl that could beat him at paper football, John spent an inordinate amount of time with Patricia Ann Gill who was only too happy to help. This arrangement eventually culminated in their marriage on June 16, 1973. John spent his career as a teacher, a salesman, a coach, and a middle school guidance counselor. His love and dedication for helping and nurturing others with no thought for himself was manifest in every action, every day of his life. A Celebration of Life will take place at 2PM on Sunday, November 10th at Loudoun Funeral Chapel 158 Catoctin Circle,SE Leesburg, Virginia with family visitation until 5. In lieu of flowers, John would definitely want you to use that money betting at the track, but for decorum’s sake the family is honored to request donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or the American Diabetes Association in his name. We have no doubt that he would be telling us all to stop making such

Also, we have free golf balls.

June Elizabeth Madigan June Elizabeth Madigan of Leesburg, Virginia died Tuesday, October 22, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Born on July 18, 1923 in Fairfax, Virginia, she and her six siblings had very little to call their own. Yet, she made sure their lives were filled with fun, adventure and music. She held the unique distinction of being the first woman to obtain a motorcycle license in Washington, DC. June was no stranger to hard labor either. Over the years she held many interesting jobs. In World War II she served her country as a military driver for the Navy. She worked as a weigh master for a local quarry, also making and transporting TNT. She managed 3 floral shops, a school cafeteria, and worked the family farm in Ashburn, VA. June, affectionately known as “Grandma” to many, loved to laugh, sing, and dance. Wherever she was, there was a celebration of life and love. June was faithful to use her considerable musical talent to lead worship at her local church. Preceded in death by her husband, James Benjamin Madigan in 1990 and survived by her son, James B Madigan Jr. of Leesburg, VA; daughter, Ginger Madigan, of Williamsburg VA; and grandchildren Jennifer June Wigfield (Josue’ Santos) of Leesburg, VA; James Wesley Madigan (Martha) of Charlottesville VA, Austin King Madigan (Jessica) of Leesburg VA, Andrew Edwin Madigan of Leesburg VA, Chase Brooks Madigan of New York, NY, Jessica Quinn Ortega (Blake) and her 8 great-grandchildren, Juna Wigfield, Brynley, Asher and Ryder Madigan, and Savannah, Austin Jr., Kimber and Luke Madigan. She also leaves behind her sister, Virginia Allen of Fredericksburg VA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.loudoufuneralchapel.com

LoudounNow.com

On the afternoon of October 26, 2019, John Nunnally Laycock passed on to his eternal reward at the age of 70 after a very fulfilling life that touched the hearts of so many people. Saying he is a hero is an understatement after a 58 year journey with type 1 diabetes, kidney failure, and multiple heart attacks. He continued to offer a fighting chance out of pure and honorable sportsmanship and his love for his family.

a fuss, but for those who knew him, there are truly no words to express how greatly he will be missed. Family and friends have referred to him as one of a kind. We love you husband, dad, brother, grandpa, and friend.

November 7, 2019

John Nunnally Laycock

November 7, 2019

I-CARE Celebrates 26 Years Of Service *SIGN ON BONUS* Earn 25K-65K per year!

Town of Leesburg Employment Opportunities Please visit www.leesburgva.gov/jobs for more information and to apply online. Resumes may be submitted as supplemental only. EOE/ADA.

We are looking to hire qualified and CAREing LPN, CNA, & PCA’s. Come learn about I-CARE at our weekly Lunch & Learn sessions with Larry at our Loudoun County office.

Regular Full-Time Positions Position

Department

Salary Range

Closing Date

Assistant Zoning Administrator

Planning and Zoning

$72,952-$124,893 DOQ

11/15/2019

Finance Operations Manager

Finance

$61,857-$105,896 DOQ

11/15/2019

Library Genealogy Associate

Thomas Balch Library

$48,295-$83,085 DOQ

Open until filled

Police Officer (Recruit)

Police

$53,233-$89,590 DOQ

Open until filled

Police Officer (Virginia Lateral)

Police

$53,233-$98,772 DOQ

Open until filled

Storm Water and Environmental Manager

Public Works and Capital Projects

$82,999-$141,929 DOQ

Open until filled

Utility Inspector II

Utilities

$56,956-$97,512 DOQ

Open until filled

Utility Systems Crew Leader

Utilities

$52,446-$89,790 DOQ

Open until filled

To review Ida Lee (Parks & Recreation) flexible part-time positions, please visit www.leesburgva.gov/jobs. Most positions will be filled at or near the minimum of the range. Dependent on qualifications. All Town vacancies may be viewed on Comcast Cable Channel 67 and Verizon FiOS Channel 35.

MAIDS NEEDED

NOW HIRING FLAGGERS

No evenings or weekends Pay starts at $12/hr

Full time, to provide traffic control & safety around construction sites. A valid driver license & clean driving record a must.

Please call 571-291-9746

Starting $13/hr & scheduled raises & bonuses. Company-paid medical & dental premiums. Please fill out an application at careers.trafficplan.com or come to our office on Tuesdays or Thursdays (8am-10am) 7855 Progress Ct. Suite 103, Gainesville, VA

NHLEmployerCard2.pdf

9/3/19

CLASS A CDL DUMP TRUCK DRIVER & HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Must Have Good Driving Record & Experience With Various Equipment Loudoun County Based Company Health Ins., Vacation & Holidays Please Call Dave at 703-930-3963 or visit website: LuckettsExcavating.com

Driver Needed!

10:58 AM

Auto Parts Delivery driver needed full and part time. Must be at least 21 with good driving record. TIRE TECHNICIANS NEEDED Company provides the vehicle. Full Time position. Must have valid Drivers  TIRE TECHNICIANS NEEDED Full time employees get vacalicense. Experience is preferred but willing Full toTime position. Must have valid tion and holiday pay. Immediate train the right candidate. Drivers license. Experience is preferred but Benefits package including Health openings. Starting salary is willing 401k, to train right candidate. Insurance, Paid the Holidays & Paid Leave. 10.00 with review in 3 months.

NOW HIRING!

CMY

WAYS TO APPLYHealth Insurance, Benefits package including 401k,from our website: Download an application Paid Holidays & Paid Leave. www.TheTireShopInc.com, Email your Resume to: WAYS TO APPLY accounting@thetireshopinc.com, in person Download or anApply application from our website: 925 Edwards Ferry Rd. NE Leesburg, VA www.TheTireShopInc.com, Email your Resume to accounting@thetireshopinc.com, or Apply in person

925 Edwards Ferry Rd. NE Leesburg, VA

Contact Wayne Bressler Loudoun Auto Parts 45977 Old Ox Road Sterling, Va. 20166 703-471-1995

RSVP at info@icareinc.com Or Text Larry at 703-865-5893 icareabouthealth.net

Earn $12-18/hour in a rewarding career. If you are looking to begin a career in the healthcare industry, and don’t know where to start, go to icare2aide.com for more information on how to become a personal care aide.

icare2aide.com

Home Care Agency needs CAREGIVERS in Vienna! Call 703-530-1360 and ask for Anne. homestead.com/507/homecare-jobs to begin!

Attention Loudoun County! Home Instead Senior Care is looking for caring and compassionate CAREGivers to become a part of our team and join our mission of enhancing the lives of aging adults throughout the Loudoun county community. Home Instead provides a variety of nonmedical services that allow seniors to remain in their home and meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care and compassion.

Why should you join Home Instead Senior Care? • Very rewarding - meet wonderful people, build fulfilling relationships, and make a difference in the lives of our clients. • Paid training in healthcare-industrybest practices. • Flexible scheduling - perfect for retirees, stay-at-home moms, or students. • Great supplemental income Call us today at 703.530.1360 or visit homeinstead.com/507/home-carejobs to begin!

Attorne Adm All types of

703-7

For Rent/Sale RETAIL STORE FOR LEASE By Owner

fied and CA’s.

at our ns with y office.

3 bedroom 3.5 bath 3 level TH in desirable Exeter community. Fenced yard with new patio. Granite counters, hardwood flooring, vaulted MB. Included are community amenities; pool, tennis courts, community center. Available now, $1950 mo. Credit check required. No vouchers.

893

FARM LAND FOR RENT 10 Acres Zip Code — 20180 Area AGMnovafarm@gmail.com (412) 708 - 7240

Resource Directory LoudounNow Classifieds | 540-454-0831 | loudounnow.com | In the mail weekly. Online always.

oking

derful nships, e lives of

ndustry-

t for s,

r visit care-

hyejlr@aol.com 703-727-5399

Email: Manager@slatnerrentals.com Phone/Text: (240) 620-3463

unty!

9912 Georgetown Pike Great Falls, Virginia

Accounting/Taxes ROBERT BEATSON II

Attorney/Accountant,Former IRS Attorney Admitted to DC, MD, VA & NY Bars All types of Federal, State, Local & Foreign Taxes Individual/Business Trusts - Estates - Wills Amended & Late Returns Back Taxes - IRS Audits Civil Litigation Business Law - Contracts

703-798-3590 OR 301-340-2951 www.beatsonlaw.com

Cleaning

Barber

Pencil drawings of your favorite person, animal, or even your house, done by local well-known artist, DICK KRAMER. These portraits become treasured heirlooms to be handed down & make wonderful gifts for any occasion.

Residential - Commercial Move In/Out - Carpet Cleaning

Excellent References - Reasonable Rates Licensed & Insured - FREE ESTIMATE

CALL MARLENE

(703) 303-1364 Email: rdcleaningserv@gmail.com R&D Cleaning Service LLC RDCleaningservice.com

www.ashburnbarbershop.com

BOBCAT Bobcat * Bobcat Services * * Gravel Driveway Repair *

Br am

hall Trucking

540-822-9011

◆ Stone DuSt ◆ Mulch ◆ topSoil ◆ SanD ◆ ◆ light graDing ◆ graveling ◆ ◆ Drainage SolutionS ◆ Backhoe Work ◆

Special Holiday price of $599, normally $800.

Let us heLp you carry your Load!

Email kramerstudios@earthlink.net

CLEANING SERVICE Cleaning

Cleaning

R&D Cleaning Service, LLC

WE ACCEPT:

Artistic Services

Evenezer Cleaning Services, llc

C ustom C onstruCtion A dditions • r epAirs

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL LICENSED/INSURED/BONDED Quality Service at a Great Price!

*Good References * Reasonable Prices *Satisfaction Guaranteed * Free Estimates phone: 571.206.2875 email: evenezerservices69@yahoo.com • We Go Green!

FF $30 O

lean

First C

CONSTRUCTION Construction

Residential and Commercial Excellent reference - Reasonable rates Free in home estimates Family Owned and Operated Licensed, Insured & Bonded 703-901-9142 www.cbmaids.com cleanbreakcleaningcompany@gmail.com

Blue Ridge Remodeling, Inc. 540-668-6522

www.brrinc.net Purcellville, VA

Since 1976 • Free Estimates Licensed & Insured

November 7, 2019

FOR RENT – $1950/mo

tes ice

of our hancing hout . Home nors et the , care

November 7, 2019

Resource Directory LoudounNow Classifieds | In the mail weekly. Online always. | 540-454-0831 | loudounnow.com

CONSTRUCTION Construction

Construction

Kenny Williams Construction, Inc. * Decks & Screen Porches * Additions * Fences * Garages * Finished Basements * Deck Repairs Free Estimates

703-771-8727

www.kennywilliamsconstruction.com

Licensed-Insured-Bonded

AQS CONTRACTING

571-505-5565 ∙ WWW.AQSCONTRACTING.COM Basements Kitchens Bathrooms

Construction LOUDOUN

CONSTRUCTION GROUP

Cristian Arias

Francisco Rojo Cell: 571-213-0850 571-235-8304

C & BROTHERS

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Serving Loudoun County for 35 years.

Finished Basement - Custom Audio/Visual Rooms General Painting - Kitchen & Bath Remodels Finish Carpentry - Sunrooms & Decks General Handyman Services - References Available

Class A Contractor

Loudoun-Construction.com | Leesburg, VA

Licensed & Insured

contractor VA, DC HIC LISENCE

DECKS, PATIOS, AND STONE WORKS LICENSED BONDED & INSURED

240-413-5827 Free Estimate 240-413-5873 candbrothers@gmail.com www.candbrothers.com LEESBURG, VA

EXCAVATING Excavating

Pediatric Dentistry Pediatric Dentistry

Master Electrician - VA Class C Contractor

Purcellville, VA 20132 www.novatoothfairy.com

Serving Northern Virginia Licensed & Insured

Fast, Reliable, Professional Service since 1981 (540) 338-2684 | Cell: (540) 295-5947 | JDX1@rocketmail.com WWW.JDREYERSEXCAVATING.COM

Garage Doors GARAGE DOORS

OCHOA’S FLOORING

Loving Fence

CARPET INSTALLATION - FLOOR INSTALLATION Hardwood Re-finishing - Laminate Installation

NEW INSTALLATION, REPAIRS & PAINTING

FREE ESTIMATES!

BOBCAT SERVICES LICENSED & INSURED

WESLEY LOVING 1824 HARMONY CHURCH RD HAMILTON, VA 20158

540-338-9580 LOVINGFENCE@AOL.COM

703-597-6163 AngelOchoa1103@Yahoo.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/OchoasFlooring

We perform the job you need, when you need it, and at the price that you can afford.

*SDVOSB* c2operations.com

Handyman C & Brothers Home Improvement, LLC 20 Years of Experience FRE Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling, ESTIMATEE S! Decks, General Handyman Services

$30 per estimate

Credited upon Acceptance

• Best Oil-Based Heated Sealcoating • Offering Brand New Asphalt Driveways

Paul Jones and Son

703.582.9712

GoodGuysPaving@gmail.com Warranty FREE Estimates

Leesburg, VA Satisfaction Guaranteed

28910 Old Valley Pike Strasburg, Va. 22657

540-465-8055

Stonehousefloorsva.com stonehousefloors@gmail.com Home of the Shenandoah Craftsman

Hair Salon HAIR SALON

Gutters C2 Operations offers Professional Exterior, Siding, Gutters and Window/Door Services and Repair throughout Loudoun Co and NoVA. Services Include Gutter Replacement • Gutter Repairs • Gutter Screens Leaf Relief Screens • Microguard Screens Copper Gutters • Custom Gutters

HANDYMAN Handyman

• Best Asphalt Crack Filling • Patchwork

FlooringHouse Floors Stone

Flooring

Fencing

Land Clearing • Roadways • Ponds • Riding Arenas • Demolition • Foundations Drainage Solutions • Under Drains • Large Pipe & Stream Crossing Boulder Placement • Storm Damage Cleanup • Large Stump Removal Laser Fine Grading • Earth Sculpting • Top Soil • Fill Dirt • Stone Hauling

Asphalt Driveway Maintenance

Quality Work is Not Cheap, Cheap Prices Are Not Quality. We Want to Keep You Happy.

(703)850-5387 | bradyhiggins@abhelectric.com

www.novatoothfairy.com

Licensed & Insured and RLD Certified

Referrals Available!

Brady Higgins Owner

17333 Pickwick Dr, Suite A 17333 PickwickVADr, Suite A Purcellville, 20132

J.DREYERS EXCAVATING

The Good Guys

LLC

Nooshin Monajemy, Monajemy, D.D.S. Nooshin D.D.S. 540.441.7627 • • F: O:O:540.441.7627 F: 540.441.7912 540.441.7912 smiles@novatoothfairy.com smiles@novatoothfairy.com

Interior/ Exterior Home Repairs

• 2" Overlays/Resurfacing

Electrician

Purcellville Purcellville

Excavating

Additions Decks Structural Repairs

Driveway Repair

Decks

Licensed • Insured • bonded

Dentistry

FR ESTIMEE ATES

Cristian Arias 240-413-5827 | 240-413-5673 candbrothers@gmail.com

Licensed, Bonded & Insured | References Available

703.651.6677

info@c2operations.com

9 Fort Evans Rd. NE, Leesburg, VA 20176

(703) 443-1237

Please call KELLY for an appointment.

FREE HAIRCUT

With any Color or Hightlights (New clients only)

Handyman

Handyman Handyman/Master Craftsman Licensed. Insured.

Perm, Haircut for women, men, and children

PROFESSIONAL COLOR AND FOIL HIGHLIGHT PROM, BRIDAL, MAKEUP, UPDO

Since 2000.

BUILT-INS • CABINETS • CLOSETS • CARPENTRY DRYWALL • INTERIOR DOORS • CROWN MOLDING CHAIR RAIL • CERAMIC TILE • PLUMBING • LIGHTING ELECTRICAL • BATHROOMS Damon L. Blackburn 703-966-7225 | www.myashburnhandyman.com damon.blackburn@yahoo.com

General Contractor

Paint & Stain LLC Fully Licensed & Insured Save 50% when you provide your own supplies Excellent References FREE Estimates • Serving DC, VA & MD TEL (202) 910-6083 • CELL (571) 243-9417 paintandstain61@yahoo.com www.paintandstains.com full ins & worker’s comp

tchwork

ting

Junk Removal

IT Services Futureproof Your IT!

HAULING

21630 Ridgetop Circle, Suite 120 | Sterling, VA 20166 Tel: 703-893-0034 | Email: rxpc@itoas.net. | Website:www.myrxpc.com

Locating Services

.9712

il.com

sburg, VA uaranteed

Licensed and Insured

540-454-0415 | PACKRATHAULING.COM

UNDERGROUND LOCATING with Ground Radar • Utilities • Septic Systems • Graves • Sinkholes www.geomodel.com • 703-777-9788

Forestry Mulching Land & Brush Clearing 703-718-6789 major@veteransllc.us www.veteransllc.us

Powerwashing

North’s Custom Masonry Retaining & Decorative Walls • Stonework Fire pits, Fireplaces & Chimneys, Repointing Brick Concrete and paver driveways

20% Discount on Paver Patios & Walkways

Call Brian 540-533-8092

Angie’s list member

Realty Services

Free estimates, BBB, Lic/Ins.

Expert Tree Service

Richard Hamilton

Expert Tree & Stump Removal

30 YEARS Realtor® Associate Broker EXPERIENCE

Hes Company, LLC

c: 703.819.5458 e: richard.hamilton@pearsonsmithrealty.com w: www.varealestate4sale.com Call today for your free consultation!

HOA Maintenance • Tree Planting • Lot Clearing • Storm Damage Pruning • Trimming • Crowning •Spring Clean Up • Mulch 703-203-8853 • JohnQueirolo1@gmail.com www.hescompanyllc.com

Licensed in Virginia #0225020865

43777 Central Station Drive, Suite 390, Ashburn, VA 20147

Licensed & Insured • Member Angie’s List & BBB Affordable • All Major Credit Cards Accepted

Roofing C2 Operations offers Professional Exterior, Siding, Gutters and Window/Door Services and Repair throughout Loudoun Co and NoVA. Services Include Asphalt Shingles • Cedar Shingles/Shakes • Metal Roofing Slate Roof • Flat Roofing • Roof Maintenance Skylights • Attic Insulation We perform the job you need, when you need it, and at the price that you can afford.

*SDVOSB* c2operations.com

Lovettsville, VA Veteran Owned & Operated VA, MD & WV Residential & Commercial

Painting

Masonry

iveways

nd Son

Landfill Friendly We Donate & Recycle

703.651.6677

Landscaping

Veterans LLC

Residential, Farm & Commercial Junk Removal Services, Rolloff Dumpster Services.

PC, iPhone & Laptop Support Application Support • Security • IT Forensics Peripherals Servicing • Internet & Web Repairs • Office Networks • Helpdesk Data Backup & Recovery

iConnect Rx. Pc. (since 1992)

Land Clearing

info@c2operations.com

Interior & Exterior

More Than 20 Years of Experience FREE ESTIMATES

(703) 597-6163

AngelOchoa1103@Yahoo.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/OchoasPainting

Basement Finishing Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling Granite/Marble Installation Interior/Exterior Carpentry Crown Molding Rotted Wood Repair/ Replacement Hardwood Floor Installation, Sanding & Refinishing Carpet Installation Power Washing

Roofing

HUDSON ROOFING COMPANY 10% OFF Over 30 Years Experience We Take Pride in Our Craftsmanship

ROOFING • SIDING WINDOWS • GUTTERS Roof Repairs · New Roofs· Siding Repairs/Replacement Skylight Repairs/Replacement · Flat Roofs Cedar Shakes · Wood Trim Replacement Flashing Repairs · Ventilation Systems · Attic Insulation No Job Too Small · Owner Supervised Emergency 24 Hour Repairs

Roof Repair

Valid With Coupon

Roof Inspections Insurance Claims Storm Damage Over 12,750 Satisfied Customers

VA Class A lic# 2705-028844A

703-615-8727 | hudsonroofingco@aol.com | FREE Estimates Siding

Roofing

C2 Operations offers Professional Exterior, Siding, Gutters and Window/Door Services and Repair throughout Loudoun Co and NoVA. Services Include Siding Repairs • Siding Replacements James Hardie Siding • Vinyl Siding Trim Capping • Insulation

Roofing • Windows • Siding Doors • Gutters & More

YOU’VE CALLED THE REST, NOW CALL THE BEST! Roof Replacements • Roof Repairs • Siding Replacements • Insulation • Siding Repairs Flat Roofs • Cedar Shakes • Window Replacements • Skylight Replacements Skylight Repairs • Door Replacements • Gutter Replacements • Gutter Screens

0% FINANCING FOR 12 MONTHS www.lastcallexteriors.com info@lastcallexteriors.com

Tree Removal

703.345.8709

Video Production

NORTH’S TREE SERVICE & LANDSCAPING

Tree Experts For Over 30 Years Family Owned & Operated SUMMER

• Tree Removal • Lot Clearing • SPECIAL 25% OFF • Pruning • Trimming • Clean Up • WITH THIS •Deadlimbing • Uplift Trees • AD! • Grading • Private Fencing • • Masonry Work • Grading Driveways •

Your Complete Tree & Landscaping Company Honest & Dependable Serv. • 24 Hr. Emerg. Serv. Satisfaction Guaranteed

(540) 533-8092

Lic./Ins. • Free Estimates • Angie’s List Member • BBB

18 Liberty Street SW

We perform the job you need, when you need it, and at the price that you can afford.

*SDVOSB* c2operations.com

703.651.6677

info@c2operations.com

Windows/Doors C2 Operations offers Professional Exterior, Siding, Gutters and Window/Door Services and Repair throughout Loudoun Co and NoVA. Services Include Window Replacements • Door Replacements Vinyl Windows • Provia Windows and Doors Low/E Windows • Custom Doors • Trim Capping We perform the job you need, when you need it, and at the price that you can afford.

*SDVOSB* c2operations.com

703.651.6677

info@c2operations.com

LoudounNow Classifieds | In the mail weekly. Online always. | 540-454-0831 | loudounnow.com

November 7, 2019

uys

Resource Directory

[ OPINION ]

November 7, 2019

Don’t Control, Lead The voting is over. Here’s what we have to look forward to now: lower taxes, better roads, higher teacher salaries, no more development, more economic development, etc. You got those mailers, too, right? Promises are the easy part of any campaign. Governing is a whole other matter. Tuesday’s elections seemingly brought sweeping changes at the state and local level. But Virginia doesn’t change quickly— and it shouldn’t. Loudoun’s current Board of Supervisors made significant advances in areas like transportation, planning and economic development because they didn’t view those important issues through partisan glasses. There is no reason for that to change

[ LETTERS ]

now that the party numbers have flipped. Voters didn’t select representatives to take control; they elected representatives to lead their government. Those in newfound majority positions would be well advised to remember their calls for collaboration and cooperation when they were at the short end of the legislative table. They might consider the fact that some of the previous seat holders lost their positions because they too often put partisanship over the broader public interests.

LoudounNow Published by Amendment One Loudoun, LLC 15 N. King St., Suite 101 • Leesburg, VA, 20176 PO Box 207 • Leesburg, VA 20178 703-770-9723 Norman K. Styer Publisher and Editor nstyer@loudounnow.com

Kara C. Rodriguez, Reporter krodriguez@loudounnow.com

EDITORIAL Renss Greene, Deputy Editor rgreene@loudounnow.com

Patrick Szabo, Reporter pszabo@loudounnow.com

Jan Mercker, Reporter jmercker@loudounnow.com Margaret Morton, Senior Writer mmorton@loudounnow.com

Douglas Graham, Photographer dgraham@loudounnow.com

ADVERTISING Susan Styer Advertising Manager sstyer@loudounnow.com Tonya Harding, Account Executive tharding@loudounnow.com

Contributors Cris Croll Ben Lenhart Neil McNerney Tosha Woodard Roger Vance

2019 Loudoun Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership Award winner 2016 Town of Leesburg New Business of the Year Loudoun Now is delivered by mail to more than 44,000 Loudoun homes and businesses, with a total weekly distribution of 47,000.

Nothing New Editor: The protests by parents over book diversity in our public school libraries is nothing new. My first thought is that it is not the school’s job to parent your children. If you are determined that your child not read books that offend you or have too much profanity, then express that to your children. Other students should not have to suffer from being unable to read great literature. Would you suggest that the libraries pull Shakespeare from the shelves? There are some pretty provocative scenes in William’s plays. We have a diverse population. The books that are introduced into the schools’ libraries are not done gratuitously, but, from what I understand, with great thought and care. — Francine Works, Leesburg

the transportation and congestion problem, fully fund our schools and provide extraordinary education for our kids, and lower taxes on everybody.” On the other side, there can be a dark vague fuzzy picture of a generic opponent and the simple message that this person, if elected, will destroy everything we love about Loudoun County. Then, one mailing to all the voters of Loudoun, and we will have all the information we need to get out and vote in 2023. — Al Van Huyck, Round Hill

Under Attack

Editor: Threats to our civil rights are constant when living in a free country. Our Bill of Rights, 1st through 10th, and even the 14th Amendment are under attack by authoritarians in their thirst for total control over We the The Main Message People. This election season, it is our 5th Editor: Amendment Due Process protections Loudoun Now’s article on the that Loudoun Democrats have zeroed financing of our local candidate’s their sights on for elimination. campaigns was amazing to me. This Due Process protections guarantee is serious money. Where does all this every Virginian not be deprived of money go? life, liberty, or property without being Since I’ve received well over two formally accused of a crime, and to dozen flyers and seen many others be heard before government acts to discarded in the post office, I would guess a lot of money is spent on flyers. deprive you of your freedoms. It enSo here is a modest proposal to save sures laws shall not be unreasonable, arbitrary, and all legal proceedings are the campaigns and their supporting fair. Virginia’s Constitution is equally PACs a lot of money: clear the clutter clear on this issue. from our mail boxes, save the post Yet, every Loudoun Democrat Party office the cost of disposing of the trash candidate supports a so-called red flag into our land fill and, at the same law. time, focus on the main message the These dystopian measures encourcandidates want us to hear. The Republicans and the Democrats age disgruntled employees, crappy neighbors, bitter ex-lovers, or anyone should combine their resources into else, to accuse you of … something. one generic flyer which, on one side, Then, unknown to you, law enforcewill have a picture of a happy husment shows up at 6 a.m. to confiscate band and wife with two adorable kids and read, “elect me and we will solve your firearms. No hearing, no reason,

Biberaj Wins Top Prosecutor Job

HISTORIC LEESBURG, VA

BY RENSS GREENE

November 7, 2019

Renss Greene/Loudoun Now

Buta Biberaj takes the stage at a Democrat party at Lost Rhino Retreat after her narrow victory for Commonwealth’s Attorney over Republican M. Nicole Wittman was announced.

Michael L. “Mike” Chapman, Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. “Bob” Wertz Jr., and Treasurer H. Roger Zurn Jr. will all keep their jobs. Of those, Zurn, Loudoun’s longest-serving elected official, posted the strongest result. He finished ahead of Democratic challenger Kannan Srinivasan 65,133 to 47,784, a 15-percentage-point spread. It will be Zurn’s seventh four-year term as treasurer. His political service began in 1990 as a Sterling District supervisor. Chapman beat back a challenge from Democrat Justin P. Hannah 61,644 votes to 50,901, a difference of nearly 10 percentage points, to win a third four-year term. Wertz won re-election over Democrat Sri S. Amudhanar 62,277 to 49,991, a difference of nearly 11 percentage points. It will be Wertz’s fifth term. He ran unopposed for his previous three re-election bids. Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary Clemens has an eight-year term and did not face election this year. rgreene@loudounnow.com

[ LETTERS ] << FROM 52 and you’re never charged with crime. Consider it a weird legal purgatory, if you survive the raid—a terrifying prospect for anyone who cherishes civil rights. The burden of proof is then turned upside down, as you would have to hire a lawyer and enter into costly legal proceedings to clear your name and recover your property. Red flag laws are the vector to oppressive government and mob harassment. Every Loudoun Democrat Party candidate is pushing this control freak agenda. Every single one. To be sure, there are those who believe “sticking it” to firearm owners is fine. But why stop there? Why not go after people with different ideas, read different books, speak in differ-

ent ways, question the establishment, or hold diverse opinions? Is this the Loudoun we want to live in—government encouraging neighbors, friends, family and co-workers to ‘report’ you for expressing who you are? It’s not a matter of if, it’s when, you will be the one accused anonymously, and the legal burden is on you to prove otherwise. This is what Loudoun Democrats want. Ask them. Once Due Process is eliminated for a few, it is eliminated for us all. This isn’t a slippery slope; it’s a 10,000-foot free fall onto the rocks of Stasi-like despotism. Reject any person, any party, any government who gleefully desires to deprive you of your civil liberties. — Chris Manthos, Leesburg

MEETING & EVENT SPACE

PRIVATE & SHARED OFFICE

FLOORS

Whatever your business, whatever your budget.

Located in the heart of Leesburg’s historic downtown, 15 North King’s beautifully restored historic building provides an inspiring and impressive workspace, ready to support people like you – changemakers, thought leaders, creators and innovators. Our space is designed for you to be able to execute your business, however you need to.

Private/ Shared Office

Secure 24/7 Access

Coworking Lounge

Private Parking

Online Reservation

Meeting & Event Space

Virtual Office

Coffee/Tea

Printer

High Speed Internet

BOOK A TOUR TODAY. 15 North King Street Leesburg, VA 20176 703.596.9900 15NorthKing.com info@15northking.com

Scouting for Food PLEASE HELP FEED THE HUNGRY! Scouts will be in your neighborhood collecting non-perishable food items. Our goal is one million pounds! No glass items please. You can help by placing your food donation on your front porch by:

8:30 A.M. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Food collected will help local food pantries feed the hungry. If we miss you, please drop your food donation at your local pantry.

PROGRAM MADE POSSIBLE BY:

National Capital Area Council Boy Scouts of America www.NCACBSA.org To join Scouting, visit BeAScout.org or call 301-530-9360

While Republicans held onto most of Loudoun’s constitutional offices on Tuesday, Democrats pried one seat out of Republican hands in a tight race between Republican and current Commonwealth’s Attorney M. Nicole Wittman and Democratic challenger Buta Biberaj. Wittman, who has served as chief deputy attorney since 2012, was sworn into that office last week, to fill the two months remaining on Jim Plowman’s term following his appointment to a Circuit Court judgeship effective Nov. 1. She had hoped to hold the seat longer. According to unofficial results, Biberaj beat Wittman by 2,756 votes, about 2.4 percent of the vote. That is a greater margin than the 1,946 votes that gave Plowman victory over Jennifer Wexton in 2015. Biberaj credited the greater enthusiasm for her race to a desire for criminal justice reform. “I think it’s because everybody’s trying to take a different approach to what criminal justice means, the fact that we’re all cognizant from the community perspective of safety and justice,” Biberaj said. “We have a lot of people who have been in that office for an extended period of time who tap fear, fear, fear, and who suggest that if you try to incorporate justice, then you’re going to make the community unsafe, and that’s not the case.” She said her first job will be to gather data about the office’s work. “We want to have the data to show how are we running that office, what charges we’re prosecuting, what is the harm to the community, and where can we use our resources so that we’re protecting the community,” Biberaj said. Meanwhile, Republicans held onto the other constitutional offices. Sheriff

November 7, 2019

Biden, McAuliffe Rally Virginia Democrats in Sterling BY RENSS GREENE Several hundred Democrats crowded around a stage outside the Democratic campaign office in Sterling on Sunday, two days before the election, to rally with former Vice President Joe Biden against “the most corrupt administration in American history.” “You’ve learned it by now: as Virginia goes, so goes the nation, and the fact is that you have led the way,” Biden told Virginia Democrats. He was introduced by former Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe, two days before Democrats flipped the Loudoun Board of Supervisors and both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly blue. “Guess who has not come to Virginia, even though the White House is only 1.4 miles from Virginia?” McAuliffe said. “Donald Trump doesn’t dare step foot here in Virginia. He may golf here, but he doesn’t come here for votes,” referencing Trump National Golf Course in Loudoun. McAuliffe, who has supported Biden’s bid in the Democratic presidential primary, said “it was Barack Obama and Joe Biden who were here for us in Virginia every step of the way” during his governorship. “You led the way in 2018,” Biden told Virginia Democrats. “You elected some really fine Congressmen to this United States Congress, and by the way— there’s a reason why Trump doesn’t want to cross the river, he knows you’ll make him pay taxes.” And he and other Democratic candidates hit Republican lawmakers on

Renss Greene/Loudoun Now

Former Vice President and current Democratic presidential primary contender Joe Biden takes a selfie with a crowd of Democrats in Sterling.

guns, referring to a special session of the General Assembly over the summer when Republican lawmakers gaveled adjourned without discussing any of the gun safety legislation bills put forward by Democrats. “In two hours, they walk out,” Biden said. “At the same time, we’re sending our kids to school, sending our little kids to school, and what are they do-

ing? Having to do active shooter drills. My God, what’s the matter with this country? My God, what are we doing? That’s part of why we’re losing the soul of this country. We have to get it back.” Two days later, Democrats won majorities in the House and Senate for the first time since 1995. The rally also featured Loudoun County Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall

Voters Approve $215M in Bond Projects BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ Loudouners overwhelmingly voted in favor of four bond issues that will pave the way for the construction of new school, public safety, transportation and parks projects. Almost 71 percent of voters favored issuing almost $94 million in debt to design and construct MS-14 Dulles North middle school, along

Board << FROM 1 cumbent Suzanne M. Volpe (R-Algonkian) 6,763 to 5,719, a more than eightpoint spread. Turner defeated D. M. “Mick” Staton Jr. 7,756 to 5,044, a 21-point spread. Buffington beat back a challenge from Tia L. Walbridge 11,984 to 10,632, a more than eight-point spread. Glass defeated James G. “Jim” Bonfil 8,069 to 5,417, a difference of nearly nineteen percentage points. Kershner defeated Democrat J. Forest Hayes and independent Sam R. Kroiz with 7,444 votes, 46.4 percent of the vote. Hayes followed with 36 percent,

with other middle school classroom additions and other public school facilities, as requested by the School Board. Public safety project financing garnered more than 80 percent voter support. That will spell the issuance of more than $22 million in bond financing to design, construct and equip a fire and rescue recruit training facility; the Leesburg South Fire and Kroiz with 17.4 percent. Letourneau defeated Democratic challenger Sree R. NagiReddi 9,057 to 5,622, a difference of 23 percentage points and Republicans’ biggest victory of the night. That follows Letourneau’s 2015 result, in which he won the largest margin of victory of any elected official with a contested race. Saines defeated W. Damien P. Katsirubas 5,329 to 2,716, a 32-point spread. The election saw the largest turnout since 1995, with more than 41 percent of registered voters showing up to the polls. Four years ago, when polls closed, 32.89 percent of registered voters had cast a ballot. rgreene@loudounnow.com

Station renovations; and other public safety facilities approved in the county Capital Improvement Program. Voters also approved a bond issue for almost $42 million in parks and recreation projects. Those include Purcellville’s Fields Farm Park; phase two of the Lovettsville District Park; phase two of Philip A. Bolen Park in Leesburg; and phase three of Scott

(D-At Large), who was seeking reelection; and Del. John J. Bell (D-87), who was seeking running for state Senate; House of Delegates minority leader Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41); and state Senate caucus leader Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-25). All of them won their elections Tuesday. rgreene@loudounnow.com Jenkins Park in Hamilton. Finally, on transportation, more than $56 million in bond financing will be issued to move forward the Rt. 690 interchange project in Purcellville; a roundabout at Rt. 50 and Trailhead Boulevard in Dulles; improvements on Westwind Drive in Ashburn; a Sterling Boulevard and W&OD Trail Overpass; and Rt. 7 pedestrian crossings in Sterling. krodriguez@loudounnow.com

Photo: Matt Danielson

Supervisor Tony Buffington (R-Blue Ridge) hangs out with preservationist Al Van Huyck and Hillsboro Mayor Roger Vance as he was re-elected Tuesday.

Thomas Leads Voting for SWCD Board

Blue Virginia << FROM 1 ing on the progress that began with his victory two years ago. He pointed specifically to work on the rights of women, minorities, the LGBTQ community, and immigrants, along with efforts on education, medical care, clean energy and climate change. He also signaled Tuesday’s results as evidence of a desire to pass gun safety legislation. “Tonight, the ground has shifted in Virginia government,” Northam said. In Loudoun, one of the key General Assembly seats to change party hands came in the 13th Senate District, where Democrat John Bell defeated Republican Geary Higgins with more than 54 percent of the vote. The seat had historically been in solid Republican control, most recently for the past eight years by Sen. Dick Black, who did not seek re-election. Bell’s victory, however, represented the only General Assembly seat in Loudoun to change party hands. Sen. Jennifer Boysko (D-33) decisively won in her first re-election bid since her January special election victory. She bested Republican challenger and Leesburg Town Councilwoman Suzanne Fox with more than 62 percent of the vote. The 33rd District has become solid ground for Democrats in the past two decades, with the last Republican victory coming in 2003 to now state Supreme Court Justice Bill Mims. “It’s been a long time coming, but finally, finally we were ready to see a message of preventing gun violence be the message that prevails,” Bell told the celebrating Democrats at Lost Rhino Retreat in Brambleton on Tuesday night. “People shouldn’t be shot in their own backyard.” Bell said some longstanding Democratic priorities will move ahead now that they control both chambers of the General Assembly—starting with the Equal Rights Amendment, seeking an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that outlaws discrimination based on gender, and “common-sense gun legislation that has gone nowhere for many years.” He also said the General Assembly would pass last session’s proposed

Renss Greene/Loudoun Now

Michelle Thomas embraces county Chairwoman Phyllis J. Randall (D-At Large) at a Democratic election night celebration at Lost Rhino Retreat in Brambleton Tuesday, Nov 5.

urban conservation needs. Among the agency’s initiatives are a new septic tank pump-out rebate program, administering the state’s best management practices cost-share program, and offering cost-share funding for urban conservation practices such as

krodriguez@loudounnow.com nstyer@loudounnow.com

Trump Endorses Higgins in GOP Bid to Hold Senate The day before voters went to the polls, President Donald J. Trump used this Twitter feed to endorse Loudoun Supervisor Geary M. Higgins (R-Catoctin) for state senate. A minute after midnight on Nov. 4, Trump tweeted: “Great Republican Geary Higgins has my complete and total Endorsement for Virginia Senate, 13th District. He is strong on Crime, the Border, our Military, Cutting Taxes, and protecting your 2nd Amendment. Dem John Bell will take your guns & raise your taxes. Vote for Geary Higgins.” Higgins announced the endorsement in an email Monday evening, writing, “I am very honored to also be endorsed by the President of the United States.” The same campaign email celebrated an event earlier in the state constitutional amendment to create an independent redistricting commission. “We passed a bill last year that was a step forward on that, we need to pass it again and then do another one at the same time to make sure that we have fair elections and that elected officials aren’t picking their voters,” Bell said. Bell replaces one of the most notorious members of the Virginia Senate. Black was known, among other things, for his opposition to same-sex marriage, abortion—once handing out plastic fetus dolls to legislators—and his vocal support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who is accused by American and international agencies of human rights abuses and war crimes during his time in power. “I promise you I won’t be going to Syria,” Bell said. “I believe in science, I believe in a pragmatic, common-sense moderate approach, and I will meet with every one of my constituents who wants to meet with me,” Bell added. “And I will take the approach that I’ll work with anybody to do what’s good for this district and good for Virginia.” On local issues, he said, he will push to re-evaluate Smart Scale—a formula by which federal funds are distributed to local transportation projects, and

day with syndicated radio host Mark Levin. Unfortunately for Higgins, Loudoun voters again made it clear this is not Trump country. During the past two elections, 13th Senate District voters have backed Republican Dick Black, who built a reputation as one of Richmond’s most socially conservative members, famously handing out plastic fetus dolls to legislators as part of his anti-abortion efforts, leading opposition to same-sex marriages, and stirring controversy by supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as he was accused by Ameriwhich he said does not account for the high growth rate in the region—and the composite index, which determines the amount of state funding for local education systems. Sen. Jill Vogel (R-27) also held onto her seat of the last dozen years, turning back a challenge by Democrat Ronnie Ross with more than 52 percent of the vote. Vogel won in almost all localities within the district, coming in second to Ross only in the City of Winchester. The 27th District includes four precincts in Loudoun County. Bell’s former 87th District House seat stayed in Democratic control, with a victory by Suhas Subramanyam over Republican William “Bill” Drennan, Jr. Subramanyam won with nearly 64 percent of the vote to Drennan’s 35 percent. Subramanyam is the first Indian-American elected to the General Assembly. Del. Wendy Gooditis (D-10) won in her first re-election bid since her 2017 victory, besting Republican J. Randall Minchew, who represented the district from 2011 until his defeat two years ago. Gooditis won with more than 56 percent of the vote. However, she only found a majority of the vote in Loudoun, with Minchew handily defeating her in the district precincts that fall in Frederick and Clarke counties.

can and international agencies of human rights abuses and war crimes. While Black, who did not seek re-election, enjoyed support in the district in 2011 and 2015, voters in 2016 supported Democrat Hillary Clinton over Trump, 50.4 percent to 43.9 percent. On Tuesday, the district leaned even more toward the Democrats, electing Bell over Higgins by a margin of 54.5 percent to 44.9 percent. The win helped Democrats secure a majority in the state senate for the first time since 2012. Republican Del. Dave A. LaRock (R-33) won his fourth two-year House term, beating Democratic challenger Mavis Taintor in the 33rd House district with about 55 percent of the vote. The district includes portions of Clarke and Frederick counties. Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-34) hung onto her seat, with a little more than 59 percent of the vote over Republican Gary Pan in a district that predominantly falls within Fairfax County, save for eight Loudoun precincts. Locally, Democrats also had the perk of several uncontested General Assembly seats. Sen. Barbara Favola (31), Del. David Reid (32), Del. Karrie Delaney (67), and Del. Ibraheem Samirah (86) all ran unopposed. When asked about Democrats flipping the House and Senate, LaRock referenced the phrase “density equals democrats” and pointed to the growth that has occurred in eastern Loudoun. “It’s just clearly a more liberal leaning elect of voters,” he said. “There’s no disgrace in giving it a try like that, even if you don’t get the numbers at the end of the day.” He said he was glad Republicans are still holding some ground in Loudoun. krodriguez@loudounnow.com

After an usually heated race, Loudoun County’s Soil and Water Conservation District board will have one new member. Six candidates, including three incumbent members, ran for three seats on the board. The top three vote getters were incumbents John Flannery and Marina R. Schumacher and first-time candidate Michelle C. Thomas. Thomas led the balloting with close to 54,000 votes. The Soil and Water Conservation District is responsible for the conservation work within Loudoun County. Its mission is to provide leadership in recognizing and addressing soil and water conservation issues and problems, both existing and potential, and to promote and develop education and technical programs that meet the agricultural and

tree planting. The SWCD is led by five directors. Two are appointed by the state board and three are elected by county voters. The third incumbent, James K. Wylie, came in last place in Tuesday’s voting, with about 13,500 votes. Jasvinder “Jimmy” Singh came in fourth place with just over 33,300, votes, followed by George Melik-Agamirian with just over 25,700 votes. Thomas, Flannery and Schumacher will serve four-year terms. During the campaign, Flannery and Thomas, both endorsed by the Loudoun County Democratic Committee, clashed after Flannery wrote on his personal Facebook page that Thomas, who is the founder of the Loudoun Freedom Center and serves as president of the Loudoun Chapter of the NAACP, was unsuited for the office. The posting was made after a meeting during which Flannery claimed that Thomas said

55 November 7, 2019

BY KARA C. RODRIGUEZ AND NORMAN K. STYER

she was “uncomfortable in a room full of white people” and called both Flannery and his wife Holly, who serves as an associate director at the SWCD, racists and liars. That exchange came after Flannery said he encouraged Thomas to change the emphasis of her campaign from one about race to the matters that come before the SWCD. Thomas said Flannery misconstrued her message about criticizing the lack of diversity on the board as an assault of racism. “That was never the intention,” Thomas said. “I think we all can look at the numbers and know that African Americans who have [historically] done all of the farming in Loudoun now are left out of the farming equation. We know that’s the problem. Part of the problem is systemic racism. That doesn’t mean everyone on the board is racist. For John to turn my inquiry into a personal assault, he’s just wrong for that.”

Before you shop the big chains, see how much we can save you!

November 7, 2019

g Leesbur

SALE PRICES ON NOW

In ss from acro

g Cente

pin ld Shop Battlefie

BAER’S

MATTRESS DEN

G R U B S E E L IN D E N W O Y IL M FA FOR OVER 376 YEARS www.baersmattressden.com

2019

BAER’S

FREE DELIVERY & REMOVAL IN A 2 HOUR WINDOW*

MATTRESS DEN MONDAY - FRIDAY 10-8 • SATURDAY 10-6 • SUNDAY 12-5

703-777-1600 www.baersmattressden.com At BAER’S Delivery is INCLUDED on most sets over $699 & Removal is ALWAYS INCLUDED with Delivery. * see store for details

Leesbu In r TARG g across from ET

& Battlefi eld Sho pping C

enter