Featured in the Ashburn District Flyer | | Loudoun County and Virginia News | | Upcoming Opportunities and Community Engagement | | Legislative Applications for Development in the Ashburn District | | Significant By-Right Developments | | The link for this edition of the Ashburn District Flyer can be found under today's date, which is located above the table of contents. | | From the Office of the Ashburn Supervisor | |
Greetings Ashburn/Lansdowne!
In this issue, I’d like to bring you up to speed on an action I took at the May 19th Board of Supervisors meeting that has evolved into one of the most productive planning initiatives I’ve seen during my time on the Board. It was unplanned with unintended but positive outcomes.
Early in the meeting on the 19th, one of my colleagues made a motion to approve the Aspen substation, part of Dominion’s grid reliability loop to add capacity to our electric grid. The motion passed 5-4, however 35 min. later, I made a motion to reconsider the approved motion and changed my vote to “no” effectively denying the application. The Board then deferred another vote on the Aspen Substation until the June 2nd meeting.
During my comments on May 19th, before changing my vote, I expressed my frustration that the Board is being repeatedly asked to make critical votes like these regarding our strategic power infrastructure needs with very little community involvement, very little explanation and very little involvement in the planning process. While I understand electrical infrastructure falls under the responsibility of our utility companies, I expressed my strong belief that Loudoun County has an obligation to seek out innovative solutions and to create a holistic strategic planning process involving key community and industry stakeholders.
At the June 2nd meeting, I made a motion directing staff to establish a stakeholder working group. This task was assigned to the County Attorney who quickly formed the group comprising representatives from the community, county staff, Board members, Dominion Energy, NOVEC and the data center community. This is not a decision-making body. Rather it is a convening of subject matter experts and representatives from each of the stakeholder groups to offer ideas, obtain feedback, and recommend new approaches for better grid planning benefiting the entire community. These ideas will then be presented in the public process for the Data Center Standards and Locations Phase 2 CPAM/ZOAM Project for further public input. Please be on the lookout for public engagement activities for the Data Center Standards and Locations Phase 2 CPAM/ZOAM Project coming soon.
The past several stakeholder meetings have resulted in a much greater understanding by all participants of our unique needs here in Loudoun County, available options for future planning and of how the power grid functions. As an example, the group has recommended developing standardized electric substation design templates incorporating community, county staff and Board inputs and establishing a regular process for obtaining community feedback on all power grid developments early in the process.
The universal belief among the members of the stakeholder group is that these meetings have been uncommonly candid, productive and beneficial, yielding a greater understanding of grid planning and generating several ideas of how to make substations and power lines less intrusive on surrounding communities. I’ve not been involved in a county planning process that has generated so much positive feedback from all participants.
Stay tuned for regular progress updates.
Cheers!
Mike Turner
Vice Chair | Ashburn District Supervisor
| Loudoun County and Virginia News | |
Loudoun Hosts Monthly Virtual Foster Care Information Sessions July - September | Starting July 1, 2026, applications for commercial demolition permits in Loudoun County must include dust mitigation information. In addition, all commercial and residential demolition permit applications must include information about notifications to adjacent property owners. The Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code allows localities to request dust mitigation information from permit applicants. | | | Loudoun Earns National Achievement Awards for Innovation | Loudoun County has been recognized with four Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs. Loudoun’s award-winning programs for 2026 represent a wide range of services, including engaging teenagers through library programs designed specifically for them, supporting economic growth in western Loudoun and providing services for animals whose owners are experiencing a crisis. | | | County Purchases Two Buildings for New Eastern Loudoun Services Center & Internal Operations Support | Loudoun County has purchased two office buildings with one to eventually serve as the new location for the Eastern Loudoun Service Center and the other supporting the county’s internal operations. The buildings, located at 21345 and 21355 Ridgetop Circle, are part of the Lakeside at Loudoun Tech development in Sterling. The county refers to these buildings respectively as Lakeside II and Lakeside III. | | | | Upcoming Opportunities and Community Engagement | |
Loudoun County to Host Job Fair August 20 | The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host a Loudoun Job Fair on Thursday, August 20, 2026, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., at the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) Center, 46903 Sugarland Road | | | Online Public Comment Period is Open for Sidewalk Along Montresor Road | Loudoun County is hosting an online public comment period, July 27 - August 10, 2026, to collect input on a sidewalk project along Montresor Road between Beningbrough Place and Limestone Branch Place. | | | Online Public Comment Period Open for Route 7 Eastbound Widening | Loudoun County is hosting an online public comment period, July 28 - August 11, 2026, to collect input on a project to extend the existing merge lane along eastbound Route 7 from the Loudoun County Pa | | | Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month on August 11 | In recognition of August being National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, the Loudoun County Health Department’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program invites breastfeeding and pregnant women a | | | Loudoun Offers Free Behavioral Health Training Sessions in August | The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services offers ongoing behavioral health training sessions free of charge. Seats are limited and registration is requ | | | Find out about clinics and other Loudoun County Animal Services events | | | | Legislative Applications for Development in the Ashburn District | |
Spring Valley Technology Park
LEGI-2024-0074
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Description: A Zoning Map Amendment for 362 acres from TR-10 to IP, A Special Exception to establish 3 utility substations "Utility, Major", A Minor Special Exception to allow battery energy storage system on the property and a Minor Special Exception to reduce the setback adjacent to zoning districts permitting residential use.
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New Update: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application with the applicant.
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Previous Update: This application is scheduled to come to the July 23, 2026, Planning Commission Public Hearing
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Previous Update: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application with the applicant
For more information on this application, click here. To review the application documents, scroll down to the middle of the page and click the “Attachments” tab. To leave a public comment for county staff, click here. Supervisor Turner also invites you to share your thoughts and opinions about this application with via email at mike.turner@loudoun.gov.
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Luck Stone Leesburg Plant
Application Number LEGI-2023-0084
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Description: "Luck Stone Leesburg Plant" is a Zoning Concept Plan Amendment (ZCPA) Application to amend proffers and development conditions to allow for expansion of mining operation in quarry B, on the east side of Goose Creek, underneath the current processing plant, resulting in the processing plant and point of sale to move to the west side of the property. On the west side of Goose Creek, the application is amending the development conditions to allow for Stonewater Lane to be used for shipping mined materials off-site and to rezone a portion of Luck Stone’s property to allow for data center uses. According to Luck Stone, if this application is approved, the timing of the relocation of the point of sale to Stonewater Lane and the expansion of mining operations in quarry B is subject to several variables but is not currently anticipated for approximately 25 years.
Status remains the same since the 05/23/2023 Newsletter: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application with the applicant.
For more information on this application, click here. To review the application documents, scroll down to the middle of the page and click the “Attachments” tab. To leave a public comment for county staff, click here. Supervisor Turner also invites you to share your thoughts and opinions about this application with him via email at mike.turner@loudoun.gov.
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National Conference Center Residential
Application Number: LEGI-2024-0024
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Description: "National Conference Center Residential" is an application for a Zoning Map Amendment of 46.62 acres to (Suburban Compact Neighborhood-8) SCN-8 (36.42 acres) and (Suburban Compact Neighborhood-16) SCN-16 (10.20 acres) to introduce a mix of single-family detached, single-family attached, and multifamily attached dwellings.
Status remains the same since the 07/02/2024 Newsletter: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application with the applicant.
For more information on this application, click here. To review the application documents, scroll down to the middle of the page and click the “Attachments” tab. To leave a public comment for county staff, click here. Supervisor Turner also invites you to share your thoughts and opinions about this application with him via email at mike.turner@loudoun.gov.
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Description: A Zoning Map Amendment of seven parcels totaling 4.871 acres from the Countryside Residential – 1 (CR-1) Legacy Zoning District and Single Family Residential – 2 (R-2) Legacy Zoning District to the Suburban Compact Neighborhood – 16 (SCN-16) Zoning District to allow infill development of 50 dwelling units composed of single-family attached and multi-family stacked (2 over-2 condominium units).
Status remains the same since our 11/03/2025 newsletter: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application with the applicant.
For more information on this application, click here. To review the application documents, scroll down to the middle of the page and click the “Attachments” tab. To leave a public comment for county staff, click here. Supervisor Turner also invites you to share your thoughts and opinions about this application with via email at mike.turner@loudoun.gov.
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Description: A Zoning Map Amendment for 2.44 acres R-2 to SN-6 zoning district for the development of 13 single family attached dwelling units.
Status remains the same since our 11/03/2025 newsletter: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application with the applicant.
For more information on this application, click here. To review the application documents, scroll down to the middle of the page and click the “Attachments” tab. To leave a public comment for county staff, click here. Supervisor Turner also invites you to share your thoughts and opinions about this application with via email at mike.turner@loudoun.gov.
| Significant By-Right Developments in the Ashburn District | By-right: A "by-right" development is an application that does not require approval from the Board of Supervisors. The approval/denial of applications for by-right developments are managed administratively by county staff and must conform to the current zoning ordinance. | |
Description: “CyrusOne Broadlands Data Center” is a by-right application which plans to build a 41,000sf data center on 58 acres. The underlying zoning in Planned-Development Industrial Park (PD-OP). Data Centers are allowed by-right on PD-OP zoned land.
New Update: On June 11, 2025, county staff confirmed conditional approval of the site plan submitted through the by-right application process.
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Previous Update: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application with the applicant.
For more information on this administrative application, click here. To review the application documents, scroll down to the middle of the page and click the “Attachments” tab.
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Description: “Belmont Landbay KK Data Center” is a by-right site plan approval request to develop data centers on approximately 51 acres that is zoned for Planned Development Office Park (PD-OP). The applicant proposes developing two data center buildings, one substation and one office building.
Update remains the same as the 11/03/2025 newsletter: On October 6, 2025, county staff confirmed conditional approval of the site plan submitted through the by-right application process.
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Previous Update: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application.
For more information on this administrative application, click here. To review the application documents, scroll down to the middle of the page and click the “Attachments” tab.
| Road Improvements in the Ashburn District | |
Waxpool Road & Faulkner Parkway Roundabout
Application Number: CPAP-2021-0039
(Road Improvement)
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Description: CPAP-2021-0039 is a construction plan profile (CPAP) for the design of a two-lane roundabout, to be built at the T-intersection of Waxpool Road and Faulkner Parkway. This roundabout was proffered as a part of the Waxpool Crossing application (ZMAP-2019-0020), which was approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2021.
Status remains the same since the 09/07/2025 newsletter: A groundbreaking for the Waxpool Road and Faulkner Parkway Roundabout construction was held on July 29, 2025.
Previous Update: The Construction Plans and Profiles (CPAP-2021-0039) for the Waxpool Road and Faulkner Parkway Roundabout have received final approval from Loudoun County on November 4, 2024. Please see above for a photo of the final plan. The project, which includes a two-lane roundabout at the intersection, is now ready to proceed, with the following remaining permit requirements:
- Soil Tests & Pavement Approval: Soil tests must be conducted on the constructed subgrade to determine actual CBR values and must be approved before paving.
- Grading Permit: If offsite grading is required, letters of permission must be obtained before submitting the grading permit application.
- VDOT Permit: Any work within the VDOT right-of-way requires a permit from the Leesburg VDOT office before construction begins.
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Previous Update: The applicant is working to secure permits for this project, as well as acquiring easements from adjoining property owners, and coordinating utility relocations with Dominion Energy, Verizon and Washington Gas. The outstanding permits for this project are a grading permit, a VDOT Right of Way (ROW) permit, as well as VDOT's approval of the proposed Maintenance of Traffic Plan.
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Previous Update: Engineering plans have been approved. County staff is working with the applicant to complete any outstanding items that remain.
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Previous Update: Engineering plans were submitted by the applicant and are being reviewed by county staff from multiple county departments.
For more information on this application, click here. To review the application documents, scroll down to the middle of the page and click the “Attachments” tab.
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On August 14, 2023, Loudoun County launched LandMARC (Land Management, Applications, Research, Coordination). LandMARC is the county's online land management system. More information about LandMARC can be found here.
Stay Informed
Beginning September 26, 2023 there will continue to be twice-weekly updates to share the progress in processing permits. These updates will be posted online at Loudoun.gov/bdpermits. The link to this information is also posted in the LandMARC self-service portal. Loudoun.gov/LandMARC remains the landing page for all industry to get information about the system, including system status, help and how-to guides, and read important updates on the LandMARC blog.
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VDOT 511
511 provides users with real-time, accurate traffic information from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) about road conditions, traffic congestion, and highway construction anywhere you are, anytime you need it.
More information on VDOT 511 can be found here.
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Online Process for Building Permits, Land Development Applications
Homeowners and residential contractors can submit their completed application form and supporting documentation, including drawings and plats, in PDF format for most residential construction projects to the Department of Building and Development online. More information about the online submission process and requirements is available here.
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Residential Traffic Calming Guide
Loudoun County’s Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI) manages an eight-phase process to address traffic calming, which considers residents’ concerns regarding speeding, safety and overall quality of life on publicly-maintained residential streets.
Learn more here.
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Who Maintains my Street?
To identify which entity responsible for maintaining your road/street, Loudoun County made an online color coded mapping system which helps residents determine who to contact when work needs to be done.
View this map here.
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Report a road problem
VDOT created an easy to use online form to report unsafe and hazardous road conditions. Similarly, work requests for state-maintained roads can also be made here.
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Paving Schedule
VDOT reports what roads will be paved during the fiscal year and updates their website with progress updates.
See VDOT's Paving Schedule here.
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As your representative on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, my top priority has been to serve your needs and work towards the betterment of our community. Please don’t hesitate to contact me directly or my staff with any input and ideas you may have for the Ashburn District. The best way to reach me is by email, which I monitor on a regular basis. | | | | |
