Fun Fact About Loudoun County |
Between 1802 and 1896, the area currently known as Ashburn was called Farmwell (sometimes called Farmwell Station). The shift to the name Ashburn began slowly around 1870 when a farm owned by John Janney was named Ashburn Farm. This name was chosen because of an Ash tree on the property that caught fire after being struck by lightning.
However, by 1896, concerns arose about the intermittent confusion between Farmwell, VA, and Farmville, VA, leading to the need for a change in name. It is rumored that the suggested new name, Ashburn, came from William Morris Stewart, a former Senator from Nevada who purchased Ashburn Farm after Janney.
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Featured in the Ashburn District Flyer
Proposed Transmission Line Projects
- Proposed Transmission Line Project: Aspen to Golden
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Upcoming Election
Transportation
Loudoun County News
Upcoming Events & Engagement Opportunities
Comprehensive Plan Amendments & Zoning Ordinance Amendments
in the Ashburn District
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- Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Remove the planned Gloucester Parkway Extension from the Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP)
Legislative Applications for Development in the Ashburn District
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Significant By-Right Developments in the Ashburn District
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Road Improvements in the Ashburn District
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* This application is coming to the June 13, Planning Commission Work Session. Learn more about providing public input here.
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From the Office of the Ashburn Supervisor |
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Greetings Ashburn/Lansdowne!
I wanted to take a moment to share some exciting experiences I had during Small Business Month. I had the pleasure of visiting two remarkable businesses in the Ashburn District that are making a positive impact in our community.
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Firstly, I had the privilege of spending time with Shane Sloden, a fellow veteran aviator and the owner of X-Golf Ashburn. Shane's establishment, which opened earlier this year, offers state-of-the-art simulator technology for golfers of all skill levels. At X-Golf Ashburn, you can join men's and women's leagues, enroll your kids in fun and educational camps, and even experience renowned PGA courses such as Pebble Beach. Shane's team of PGA professionals and cutting-edge equipment ensure that golfers receive top-notch services and guidance to refine their game.
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Secondly, I had the pleasure of visiting Ellen Hamel's the Coder School in Ashburn, and I was truly impressed by the incredible learning environment she has created. Since its establishment in 2019, the Coder School has been providing children between the ages of 7 and 18 with a unique opportunity to explore the world of programming. From basic, block-based programming for beginners to delving into core languages like Python and JavaScript, Ellen and her team offer a comprehensive curriculum that caters to each student's needs and interests. It comes as no surprise that the Coder School has been recognized as the #1 coder camp by Northern Virginia Magazine for an impressive four consecutive years. Ellen's dedication to empowering young minds through technology and programming is truly commendable.
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These two businesses, X-Golf Ashburn and the Coder School, exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation that we value in our community. Their presence not only enhances our local economy but also contributes to the growth and development of our residents.
As these businesses continue to thrive, they create job opportunities for our residents and attract talent from all around the globe. This influx of talent brings fresh ideas and perspectives, fostering a culture of innovation and creativity. Additionally, the success of these businesses inspires other entrepreneurs to take risks and pursue their own ventures, leading to a vibrant and dynamic business ecosystem in our county. We are fortunate to have so many forward-thinking and ambitious businesses in our community, and we look forward to the continued growth and success they will bring.
As your Supervisor, I am committed to supporting and promoting our small businesses. They are the backbone of our country, and their success is vital to the overall prosperity of Loudoun County. I encourage each of you to visit X-Golf Ashburn and the Coder School to experience firsthand the exceptional services they provide.
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding small businesses or any other matter, please don't hesitate to reach out. I am here to serve you and ensure that our community continues to flourish.
Cheers!
Mike Turner
Ashburn District Supervisor
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Proposed Transmission Line Projects |
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Proposed Transmission Line Project:
Aspen to Golden
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We will continue to provide updates about this proposal as we become aware of new information. Here are the latest details:
Background: Dominion Energy has developed proposals for a project named “Aspen to Golden,” a potential transmission route that calls for the construction of new transmission lines that will run from a future Leesburg substation (Aspen) to a future Ashburn substation, near Loudoun County Parkway (Golden). During their virtual and in-person meetings on January 9th and January 11th, Dominion announced updated proposed routes along Route 7 and Loudoun County Parkway. To view a picture of the proposed routes for Aspen to Golden, click here. For an interactive map of the proposed routes, click here, scroll down and click "Continue as guest".
Routing decision: Dominion chose the south side of Route 7 for most of the corridor. In part this decision was made because there are two applications for data centers on the south side of Route 7 and it is more practical to keep the lines on the same side rather than cross back and forth from the north side. There is one small section where they have given an alternate route near Belmont Chase shopping center. Please click the link above to see the complete routing recommendations by Dominion.
Timeline: Dominion's estimated project timeline for Aspen to Golden:
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March 2024: Application for Aspen to Golden submitted to the SCC.
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December 2024: SCC issues the Final Order/Application Approval.
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August 2025: Construction begins.
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December 2027: Construction concludes.
The information above reflects Dominion's current estimated timeline and might be modified. A complete list of estimated timelines for all of Dominion's NOVA Reliability Projects can be found here.
Dominion Energy is required by law to provide electricity to its customers and is responsible for submitting potential transmission routes to the SCC, as well as engaging with the community for feedback on their proposals. The State Corporation Commission (SCC) is the legal authority in Virginia that makes the final routing decisions for all transmission routes.
During its April 2, 2024, meeting the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of filing a “notice of participation” in Dominion Energy’s application to the State Corporation Commission (SCC) for construction of a new substation and new transmission lines that, if approved, would run along Route 7 in Loudoun County. The Board’s action will allow Loudoun County to join the case that is before the SCC and to provide input on the proposed power project.
During the April 16, 2024, Board of Supervisors Business Meeting, the Board adopted a resolution expressing opposition to the proposed Western Loudoun Route and encouraged electrical utility providers to use existing power line routes to co-locate the 500kV electrical transmission lines.
Provide Input to the SCC
The SCC has published the application for Dominion's "Aspen-Golden 500-230 kV Electric Transmission Project" and is now allowing the public to provide comments online.
Additionally, the SCC has scheduled two public hearings for this application.
- 10am – 08/06/2024 – Telephonically Public Witness (Virtual)
- 10am – 08/07/2024 – SCC 2nd Floor Court Room (In-person)
Any potential updates related to the scheduled Public Hearings can be found here.
While the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has no formal role in the approval process, the county will serve as a “referral agency” for any proposals within the county. This includes a review by Loudoun County to evaluate proposals for conformance with the land use, environmental and heritage resources policies of the Loudoun County 2019 Comprehensive Plan.
Supervisor Turner continues to encourage his constituents to speak out against powerlines on Route 7 at public input sessions during BOS Business Meetings. For BOS meeting schedules and information about signing up to speak at BOS Business Meetings, please click here. Additionally, Supervisor Turner encourages residents who are opposed to this project to consider signing this petition from the Lansdowne Conservancy to oppose towers on Route 7.
Stay Informed:
Active State Legislation: Currently there is legislation (SB 708) that requests that a portion of the transmission Line running along Route 7 be undergrounded as a pilot project. This bill was continued to the next legislative session in 2025. Loudoun County sent a letter to the committee strongly supporting this legislation.
We understand that our community is going to have a lot of questions, especially as this process moves forward. We encourage you to stay informed about the progress of this project.
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General information landing page for Dominion’s NOVA projects: dominionenergy.com/nova
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“GeoVoice,” an interactive mapping tool that gives members of the public the ability to review and provide feedback on Dominion’s proposed project routes: geovoice.com/dominion/LoudounCounty
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“NOVA Virtual Open House,” an interactive website that includes information about all of Dominion’s transmission route plans for Loudoun County: engage.com/novareliability
Contact Dominion Energy:
Dominion Energy has provided the following contact information for questions and to provide feedback about this project:
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Members from the Lansdowne Conservancy and Eastern Coalition, the Loudoun Transmission Line Alliance (Including the Waterford Foundation), and the Piedmont Environmental Council will come together to discuss the proliferation of ultra-high, 500,000 volt and 230,000 volt electrical transmission lines and towers proposed to be constructed through our communities by Dominion Power and NextEra Power Companies.
They are inviting the public and Virginia legislators to attend and hear the latest on these proposals.
- The Eastern Coalition will discuss Dominion’s Aspen to Golden project and will promote action to underground transmission lines through residential neighborhoods to protect scenic and cultural assets and historic resources and the loss of value to nearby property owners.
- The Loudoun Transmission Line Alliance will describe the potential impacts of NextEra's proposed new transmission line on western Loudoun County's historical, environmental, and agritourism assets.
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The Piedmont Environmental Council will discuss the data center driver for these projects, other transmission line development and the U.S. Department of Energy’s proposed Mid-Atlantic National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) designation which would have the power to supersede the State Corporation Commission’s control over the placement, construction and approval of the power lines.
Event Information:
Heritage High School
520 Evergreen Mills Rd SE, Leesburg, VA 20175
June 11, 2024 – 7pm – 9pm
(Attendees can also sign up at the door before the meeting.)
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Loudoun County election officials remind residents that additional early voting sites will be open beginning Saturday, June 8, 2024, ahead of the June 18 primary election. In addition to the ongoing early voting at the Office of Elections and Voter Registration, voters may cast their ballots in person at:
- Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center, 46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling (Note: Although the center will be closed for maintenance June 8, early voting will take place as scheduled.)
- Dulles South Recreation & Community Center, 24950 Riding Center Drive, South Riding
- Carver Senior Center, 200 E Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville
More information, including hours of operation at voting sites and directions, may be found at loudoun.gov/voteearly.
Voting at Home
Voters who wish to receive a ballot in the mail may apply for one online. The deadline to request a ballot is 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2024. More information about receiving a ballot by mail is online at loudoun.gov/voteathome.
Who is on the Ballot
Both the Democratic and Republican parties are participating in the primary election. All registered voters are eligible to vote as Virginia does not register voters by party affiliation. At the polls, voters will indicate which ballot they would like to receive. Voters will choose the Republican nominee for the United States Senate and the Democratic and Republican nominees for the U.S. Representative from the 10th Congressional District. Incumbent U.S. Senator Tim Kaine is automatically the 2024 Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate as no one else filed to run in the primary.
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Text LCVOTES to 888777 to receive text alerts from the Loudoun County Office of Elections and Voter Registration or sign up for the Election Update category through Alert Loudoun, the county’s email and text notification system.
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Follow the Office of Elections and Voter Registration on Facebook and Twitter. Loudoun County Government also posts general information on Facebook and Twitter.
More information about the June 18 primary election, including links to sample ballots, is online at loudoun.gov/juneprimary.
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Loudoun County advises the public that beginning Tuesday, May 28, 2024, and continuing through fall 2024, drivers should expect one-lane road and shoulder closures at the intersection of Loudoun County Parkway and Claude Moore Drive/Hillsboro Hunt Drive as the result of installation of a new traffic signal. The roadwork is scheduled to occur on weekdays, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The construction will upgrade the existing two-way stop configuration to a full signalized intersection, which will have traffic signals, including loop detectors to detect the presence of vehicles at an intersection, and push-button pedestrian crossing signals. Upgrades to striping, signage and accessible curb ramps are also scheduled.
Drivers will be able to access Loudoun County Parkway, Claude Moore Drive and Hillsboro Hunt Drive but may encounter delays. During lane closures, drivers should use extra caution, follow directions from road signs and crews, and slow down when traveling through the area.
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In spring 2023, Metro asked the region to share their thoughts on a draft bus network, the Visionary Network. Using your input, they have created the proposed 2025 Better Bus Network, which represents Metro's commitment to improving service and connections using the resources it has today. The proposed 2025 Network includes:
- A network of bus routes that better connect the region
- Improved service, especially during evenings and on weekends
- New route names
- More efficient bus stop spacing
Review and provide feedback on the proposed 2025 Network by using Metro's interactive comment map, taking a survey, submitting written comments, or uploading a document at wmata.com/betterbus by 5:00 p.m. on July 15, 2024. Or, provide testimony at an in-person or virtual Public Hearing.
Share your feedback online by July 15, 2024 for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card!
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During the May 23, 2024, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board amended its Rules of Order to allow ordinances and land use applications to be forwarded from a public hearing to a business meeting for final action. This change to the Rules of Order reinstates the Board’s longstanding practice that was in effect prior to July 1, 2023, and is anticipated to provide efficiencies in the Board’s processes.
In 2023, the Virginia General Assembly amended sections of the Code of Virginia governing public notice for ordinances and land use applications. These 2023 amendments resulted in a requirement for a notice to be published two times, with the first notice appearing no more than 14 days before the Board’s intended adoption. To implement that requirement, the Board changed its Rules of Order, effective July 1, 2023, to require that all public hearing items be forwarded to a future public hearing for action, which also required the agenda item to be re-advertised. The unintended byproduct of the change was a lengthening of the ordinance development and legislative review processes.
In 2024, Loudoun County was among the Virginia localities that pursued a change that would restore the county’s previous practices. This year, the General Assembly adopted additional amendments to the Code of Virginia sections governing public notice (HB 1488 and SB 413). The 2024 amendments require public notice for ordinances and land use applications to be published twice, with the first notice appearing no more than 28 days before the meeting date and the second notice appearing no less than seven days before the meeting date. This change in law is effective July 1, 2024.
As a result of the General Assembly’s action, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors is able to reinstate its prior practice of forwarding agenda items to a business meeting for action following a public hearing, instead of forwarding it to a future public hearing for action.
The Code of Virginia public notice amendments apply to both the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission. Therefore, the Loudoun County Planning Commission adopted similar updates to its bylaws, which the Board is expected to approve soon, in response to the newly amended public notice requirements. The Planning Commission will continue to forward agenda items to work sessions for final action; however, the amended legislation enables the Planning Commission to discontinue public hearings on the same evenings as work sessions, which is consistent with the commission’s long-standing practice prior to July 1, 2023. Beginning in July 2024, the Planning Commission will hold one work session and one public hearing each month. This update to the commission’s schedule brings back efficiencies in the Planning Commission processes.
Documents prepared for Board of Supervisors’ meetings, including the updated Rules of Order, can be found at loudoun.gov/bosdocuments. Meeting documents for the Planning Commission are posted online at loudoun.gov/pc.
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A senior hearing examiner for the State Corporation Commission (SCC), Judge Michael Thomas, recommends that the SCC deny the latest proposal by Dulles Greenway owners, Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II), to increase tolls along that road.
“This thoughtful and detailed 159-page report acknowledges the voice of Loudoun County residents who have vehemently opposed higher tolls on the Greenway,” said Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis J. Randall. “Members of the Board of Supervisors, senior leaders in Loudoun County, and the people of Loudoun turned out to ensure the hearing examiner heard directly from the people who would be impacted by the proposed toll increases. The decision now lies in the hands of the commission.”
As a next step in the process, all parties involved in the case, including Loudoun County, have until June 5, 2024, to submit comments to the hearing examiner regarding the recommendation. The case is expected to be forwarded to the three-member commission this summer for a final determination by the SCC later this year.
"Protecting Loudoun County drivers from the Greenway's excessive tolls has been one of my top priorities for over a decade," said Dulles District Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau, who also serves as chairman of the Board’s Finance, Government Operations and Economic Development Committee. "The hearing examiner's report brings us one step closer to rejecting the Greenway’s ridiculous rate increases. The Board's engagement and investment in a legislative and legal strategy to fight Greenway tolls has been working. We've successfully changed the law to ensure an objective and legitimate review of the Greenway's rate increase requests, beaten back attempts to bail out the Greenway in the legislature, and fought proposed increases in front of the SCC using data and sound arguments. I look forward to the final decision in this case and the continued work to bring sanity to the Greenway's toll structure."
TRIP II submitted an application (Case # PUR-2023-00089) to increase the maximum tolls for most drivers to $8.10 during peak hours, up from the current $5.80; and to $6.40 during off-peak hours, up from $5.25. Under legislation passed in 2021, the SCC is required to examine proposed toll increases against an objective three-factor standard. Judge Thomas finds that TRIP II’s proposed increase fails two of the three factors. Specifically, he finds the proposed toll rates would materially discourage use of the Greenway, and also finds TRIP II did not demonstrate its proposed toll increases would be reasonable to the user in relation to the benefit obtained.
TRIP II argued to the SCC that it expected traffic on the Greenway to increase by 8.1% if its proposed toll rate increase were approved and represented that the increase would provide additional revenue needed to pay its outstanding debts.
Loudoun County asked to participate in the case because the county believes decades of increased tolls on the Greenway prevent drivers from using it, resulting in increased congestion on public roads in the county and forcing Loudoun County to expand other roads at public expense in order to relieve the increasing congestion. Additionally, Loudoun County seeks to protect its residents from arbitrary toll increases.
Loudoun County provided the SCC with its own analysis that confirms the proposed toll increase would fail to meet the objective standard required by law. The county’s analysis also shows if TRIP II’s proposed rate increase were allowed, the increased revenue per driver would be more than offset by the number of drivers who would abandon the Greenway, actually worsening TRIP II’s financial condition.
Judge Thomas’ report rejects TRIP II’s analysis, agreeing with Loudoun County that the company’s approach is “seriously flawed,” and finds that there “is absolutely no way that the implementation of the proposed toll increases will result in an 8.1% increase in Greenway traffic.” Judge Thomas reviewed more than 900 comments from members of the public, stating it is “the understatement of the year to say that Greenway riders are vehemently opposed to any toll increase.”
Loudoun County opposes arbitrary toll rate increases on the Greenway and supports the objective standard adopted by the state legislature. Loudoun County supports the SCC’s review process because it allows for participation by the general public and opposes legislative proposals that would extend TRIP II’s right to operate the toll road, provide for automatic toll increases or take toll rate proposals out of the public SCC review process.
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The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved funding to community nonprofit organizations during its May 23, 2024, meeting after a competitive grant process. Grant funding opportunities were made available to tax-exempt, private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations that provide a wide variety of services to Loudoun County residents. These services include health and human services and related infrastructure of care services, particularly for underserved residents in the areas of need identified and approved by the Board of Supervisors for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY 2025), which begins July 1, 2024.
The areas of need are:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
The county’s FY 2025 Adopted Budget includes a $2,861,966 allocation for this year’s human services nonprofit competitive grant process and a mini-grant process.
Standard Competitive Grants
Through the county’s standard human services nonprofit competitive grants process, 34 nonprofit organizations were selected to receive more than $2.8 million in grant funding for FY 2025. All requests were capped at $113,000 for activities in their grant request. These organizations are:
- A Farm Less Ordinary ($112,995.60)
- A Place To Be ($113,000.00)
- All Ages Read Together ($76,504.90)
- American National Red Cross ($20,000)
- Brain Injury Services, Inc. ($56,808.15)
- Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington ($113,000)
- CFH, Inc. ($30,691.33)
- Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties ($70,000)
- Crossroads Jobs ($46,785.75)
- Dulles South Food Pantry ($113,000)
- Friends of Loudoun Mental Health ($36,000)
- Insight Memory Care ($46,482.00)
- Just Neighbors Ministry Inc. ($42,000)
- Legacy Farms ($113,000)
- Legal Services of Northern Virginia ($113,000)
- Liberty’s Promise ($40,000)
- Loudoun Cares ($90,000)
- Loudoun Habitat for Humanity ($75,000)
- Loudoun Hunger Relief, Inc. ($113,000)
- Loudoun Serenity House ($112,000)
- Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation, Inc. ($20,000)
- Mobile Hope Association ($113,000)
- MVLE Inc. ($113,000)
- Northern Virginia Family Service ($113,000)
- Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons ($24,053.50)
- Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center ($38,013.13)
- SCAN of Northern Virginia ($112,702.23)
- The Arc of Loudoun ($113,000)
- The Chris Atwood Foundation ($113,000)
- The Ryan Bartel Foundation ($113,000)
- Tree of Life Ministries ($113,000)
- US/Best Buddies ($75,000)
- Women Giving Back ($112,239.41)
- Youth for Tomorrow ($113,00)
Competitive Mini-Grants
Nine organizations will receive a total of $42,690 in mini-grant funding, requests of $5,000 or less, which helps smaller organizations build capacity or support small-scale innovative ideas or projects. Those organizations, each of which were awarded their requested amount, are:
- Dulles South Soup Kitchen ($5,000)
- Help for Others, Inc. ($5,000.00)
- Leonard W. Kidd Memorial Post 2001 Charitable Foundation ($5,000)
- Loudoun Education Foundation ($3,190)
- Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy ($5,000.00)
- Loudoun Youth, Inc. ($5,000.00)
- Love, KK ($5,000.00)
- Piedmont Environmental Council ($5,000.00)
- Rx Drug Access Partnership, dba Rx Partnership (RxP) ($4,500.00)
For the human services nonprofit competitive and mini-grant processes, a total of 52 nonprofit organizations submitted applications, requesting over $3,336,475 million for FY 2025 funding consideration. Forty-three organizations received funding.
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The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is proud to announce the graduation of 24 of its sworn and civilian members from the 59th Basic Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) program.
The CIT program is intended to equip first responders and partner agencies with the necessary knowledge, skills, and strategies to compassionately and effectively respond to individuals experiencing acute emotional, psychological, or situational crises. The training strives to promote the well-being and safety of the individual in crisis and the surrounding community by minimizing harm, providing immediate support, and facilitating the path toward recovery. Crisis intervention training emphasizes de-escalation techniques, active listening, empathy, and culturally sensitive approaches to ensure that those in distress receive timely and appropriate assistance.
Loudoun’s CIT training program is a collaboration among the LCSO; Loudoun County Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Developmental Health Services (MHSADS); The Arc of Loudoun; Friends of Loudoun Mental Health; the National Alliance on Mental Illness – Northern Virginia; and the Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.
This class of graduates includes representatives of the LCSO; City of Fairfax Fire Marshal, Jefferson County West Virginia Sheriff’s Department, Leesburg Police Department, Loudoun County Community Corrections, Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System; Loudoun County Juvenile Court Services; MHSADS; and US Diplomatic Security Service.
- 8 Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office
- 1 City of Fairfax Fire Marshal
- 1 Jefferson County WV Sheriff’s Department
- 3 Leesburg Police Department
- 1 Loudoun County Community Corrections
- 3 Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System
- 1 Loudoun County Juvenile Court Services
- 3 Loudoun County Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services
- 1 US Diplomatic Security Service
The week-long training program is taught by professionals from Loudoun MHSADS, certified CIT Sheriff’s Deputies, and other experts in the field. It includes a discussion of the medical, social, psychological, and legal aspects associated with mental illness.
In 2019, in partnership with MHSADS, the LCSO held the first-ever three-day advanced CIT training in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The LCSO was also Virginia's first law enforcement agency to conduct Advanced Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for School Resource Officers. This advanced training focuses on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, especially children.
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The Loudoun County Art Advisory Committee will present a group exhibition by Loudoun County artists, titled Take Pride! from Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 28, 2024. The artwork will be displayed in Gallery One, located in the Loudoun County Government Center lobby, 1 Harrison Street SE in Leesburg.
Take Pride! showcases artwork that celebrates LGBTQIA+ pride, diversity, and joy. The artwork is available for public viewing during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Gallery One exhibits are coordinated by the Loudoun County Art Advisory Committee, appointed by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. The committee is responsible for exhibiting work by Loudoun artists and maintaining and exhibiting the county's permanent art collection. For more information about the committee, visit loudoun.gov/advisory-art.
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The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host a Loudoun Job Fair on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., at the Dulles South Recreation & Community Center, 24950 Riding Center Drive in South Riding.
The Loudoun Job Fair will feature more than 20 local employers with full-time, part-time and seasonal job openings in Loudoun County. Immediate opportunities are available in the fields of administration, construction, customer service, education, entertainment/media, government, health care/social assistance, hospitality/food services, manufacturing, nonprofits, recreation, security/public safety and transportation/warehousing.
Visit loudoun.gov/jobfair to register for the job fair. Job seekers are also encouraged to prepare for the fair:
Anyone who requires an accommodation for any disability in order to participate, including language assistance, should contact the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center at 703-777-0150. Three business days’ notice is requested.
For more information, including participating employers and event status, visit loudoun.gov/jobfair.
The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center provides no-cost resources and equipment to job seekers and businesses to help them achieve their employment goals. For more information, contact the center at 703-777-0150 or visit loudoun.gov/wrc.
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Loudoun County will host a workshop for landlords about the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Rapid Re-Housing programs on Thursday, June 13, 2024, 4:00-6:00 p.m., at the Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road NW in Leesburg. The workshop will feature representatives from the county’s departments of Housing and Community Development and Family Services, and the Loudoun Continuum of Care.
Current and prospective landlords and property managers are encouraged to attend to:
- Learn about the basics of the HCV Program and Rapid Re-Housing Program.
- Learn about the benefits of renting to voucher holders, including regular rent payments and inspections by the local government.
- Learn about “Source of Funds Discrimination.”
- Review recent and upcoming changes in the Loudoun HCV Program, including inspections and policy changes.
- Meet program staff and listen to the experience of a landlord working with the programs.
Register for the Workshop
Anyone who requires a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability or needs language assistance in order to participate may call 703-737-8323/ TTY-711. Three business days’ notice is requested.
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Loudoun County’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services’ Area Agency on Aging and the Department of Family Services’ Adult Protective Services will host a free community event for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Wednesday, June 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Loudoun County World Elder Abuse Awareness Day program will be held at The Lodge at Hanson Park, located at 23394 Endeavor Drive, in Aldie.
According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 6 older adults experience some form of abuse. The program is being held for caregivers, community partners, law enforcement, social workers, attorneys, and healthcare professionals to bring to light issues such as dementia, protecting older and vulnerable adults from abuse, and other topics. See below for additional information and the Loudoun County World Elder Abuse Awareness Day program schedule.
Pre-registration is required for this free program. Lunch will be provided. To reserve your spot, contact the Area Agency on Aging by email or call 571-258-3490.
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The current Loudoun County auction of surplus items features two- and four-wheeled vehicles, including Harley Davidson motorcycles as well as a variety of sedans and vans. In addition, the auction includes an Xebex exercise bike, Workforce work lights, outdoor trash cans and children’s furniture as well as typical office items such as filing cabinets, laptops, desktops, monitors and printers. The online auction will close at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, June 13, 2024.
Detailed information and photographs of the items for sale are online here.
Loudoun County sells selected items online through Public Surplus, which was created specifically for public agencies. Anyone interested in bidding on the items must be registered with publicsurplus.com. Registration is free; however, a 9.75% buyer’s premium is charged to all purchases. Loudoun County government employees are subject to bidding limitations under the auction terms and conditions, which are available on the Public Surplus site.
Loudoun County has specific hours for buyers to pick up their items at 14 Cardinal Park Drive, Suite 106, in Leesburg. Items must be picked up by appointment, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. The dates for items to be picked up are noted on each auction item listed on the Loudoun County auction site.
The Loudoun County surplus auction helps keep items out of the Loudoun County landfill by repurposing them.
More information about the sale of Loudoun County government surplus items is online at loudoun.gov/surplus.
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Celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect their natural habitat at the Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Pollinator Festival. This free family-friendly festival will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve.
The Pollinator Festival helps kick off National Pollinator Week and includes fun hands-on activities, educational exhibits, festival games, hayrides, and learning activities for the whole family.
The Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve is located at 21085 The Woods Road, Leesburg, and is a designated Virginia Treasure. Only a short drive from downtown Leesburg, the preserve is nestled alongside two miles of Goose Creek, a State Scenic River. The preserve’s 695 acres of forests, succession fields, ponds, and streams provide residents the chance to explore and experience the exceptional beauty of Loudoun’s natural habitats, wetlands, and waterways.
National Pollinator Week was established in 2006 when the U.S. Senate’s unanimous approval and designation of a week in June as “National Pollinator Week” marked a necessary step toward addressing the urgent issue of declining pollinator populations. National Pollinator Week has grown into an international celebration of the valuable ecosystem services provided by bees, birds, butterflies, bats, and beetles. In addition, the Board of Supervisors has proclaimed the week of June 17-23, 2024, as Pollinator Week in Loudoun County.
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Comprehensive Plan Amendments & Zoning Ordinance Amendments
in the Ashburn District
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The Zoning Ordinance regulates land use throughout the county and is the primary implementation tool for the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, a policy document that provides a flexible framework and implementation strategy to meet the county’s future land use and transportation needs. Although CPAMs and ZOAMs are frequently undertaken together, not every project requires both.
The priority for this section is to provide our constituents with up-to-date information about any Board initiated CPAMs and ZOAMs that will impact the Ashburn District.
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Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Remove the Planned Gloucester Parkway Extension from the Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP) |
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Description: During the January 10th, 2024 Board of Supervisors Public Hearing, a motion was made by Supervisor Turner, and supported by the Board of Supervisors, that directed county staff to initiate and prepare a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to remove the planned Gloucester Parkway extension from the Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP). This planned extension requires construction of a bridge over the Goose Creek to connect Gloucester Parkway to Crosstrail Boulevard.
Update: The proposed amendment will be referred to the Planning Commission for a future public hearing.
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Legislative Applications for Development in the Ashburn District |
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Reminder: All items appearing on the agenda of a BOS Public Hearing will be placed into one of the following sections: “Hearing of New Items,” “Hearing of Returning Items Ready for Action,” and “Adoption of the Consolidated Agenda.”
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Hearing of New Items: Unless the Board sends an item from this section to a standing committee, or votes to suspend its rules, the default “next step” for these items is to be forwarded to a future BOS Public Hearing for action.
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Hearing of Returning Items Ready for Action: Items that have appeared on the agenda of a previous BOS Public Hearing will be placed in the section of the agenda titled “Hearing of Returning Items Ready for Action.”
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Approval of Consolidated Agenda: At the beginning of the consolidated public hearing, the Chair will announce the individual items proposed for the consolidated agenda. After a call for public speakers has been made, the BOS may act on each item, without voting to suspend its rules. If there are speakers for an item on the consolidated agenda, the item will be removed from the consolidated agenda and placed on the standard public hearing agenda. To qualify for placement on the consolidated agenda, an item must have unanimous support from the BOS, as well as a recommendation of approval from county staff and the planning commission. “New” or “returning” items may be added to the consolidated agenda if the above criteria are met.
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The process outline above will change on July 1st, in accordance with new state laws. Learn more here. |
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Arcola Farms Residential
Application Number: LEGI-2023-0034
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Description: “Arcola Farms Residential” is a proposed application in Ashburn and Little River Districts to rezone 80.8 acres to allow the construction of three hundred and seven (307) single-family detached residential units. The residents are currently zoned to Sycolin Creek Elementary School, Brambleton Middle School, and Independence High School.
New Update: At the May 15th Board of Supervisors Public Hearing, the Board voted to send this application to the July 2nd Board of Supervisor's Business Meeting.
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Previous Update: This application is scheduled to come to the May 15th Board of Supervisors Public Hearing.
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Previous Update: At the February 8th, Planning Commission Work Session, the Planning Commission voted to send this application to a future Board of Supervisors Public Hearing.
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Previous Update: At the December 18th, Planning Commission Public Hearing, the Planning Commission voted to send this application to the February 8th, Planning Commission Work Session
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Previous Update: This application is scheduled to come to the December 18th, 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 him via email at mike.turner@loudoun.gov.
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Goose Creek Village West
Application Number: LEGI-2023-0038
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Description: “Goose Creek Village West” is a proposed application to rezone 20 acres (revised from 25 acres) to allow for the construction of an additional 222 residential units. These include 104 single-family attached units, and 46 multi-family stacked units, and 72 multi-family attached units. The residents are currently zoned to Belmont Station Elementary School, Trailside Middle School, and Stone Bridge High School.
Status remains the same since the 04/29/2024 Newsletter: At the April 23rd, Planning Commission Public Hearing the Planning Commission voted to send this application to the June 13th, Planning Commission Work Session.
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Previous Update: This application is now scheduled to come to the April 23rd, Planning Commission Public Hearing.
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Previous Update: This application is scheduled to come to the March 26th, 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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Belmont Cove Rezoning
Application Number: LEGI-2023-0074
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Description: “Belmont Cove” is a Zoning Map Amendment application to rezone 8 acres to allow for the construction of 80 multifamily residential units. The residents are currently zoned to Newton-Lee Elementary School, Belmont Ridge Middle School, and Riverside High School.
New Update: This application is scheduled to come to the July 30th 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 him via email at mike.turner@loudoun.gov.
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Trailside Park
Application Number: LEGI-2023-0083
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Description: “Trailside Park” is an application to establish a 150-foot-tall monopole telecommunications tower, as well as a supporting equipment compound, that will be located separately from the tower, in a secure fenced area.
New Update: This application is no longer scheduled to appear at the June 13th Planning Commission Work Session and a new date has not been determined.
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Previous Update: This application is now scheduled to come to the April 23rd Planning Commission Public Hearing. It was previously scheduled to appear before the Planning Commission on March 26th.
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Previous Update: This application is scheduled to come to the March 26th 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 him via email at mike.turner@loudoun.gov.
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Description: Century Corner at Goose Creek Village is an application to amend the concept plan and proffers from a previously approved application (ZMAP-2015-0008) to increase the maximum number of Independent Living (IL) units permitted to be developed from 80 to 120 units (40 additional units) on the Property.
Status remains the same since the 01/12/2024 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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(Application from Belmont Greene Commercial LLC)
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Disclaimer: As of June 4th, 2024, our office has confirmed that an official application has not been accepted by the county. The information about this application comes from a pre-application conference, which is a standard meeting between applicants and staff from multiple county departments for an initial review of development concepts. Due to the nature of this initial review, it is common for applicants to modify details of a proposed development before submitting an official application. To eliminate confusion, our office prefers to share application details only once an official application has been accepted by county staff. However, many constituents have contacted our office to inquire about this potential development and have asked us to keep them informed. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
Description: Belmont Greene Commercial LLC has proposed submitting an application for a Zoning Concept Plan Amendment (ZCPA) to allow for development of approximately 360 residential units and 11,000 square feet of commercial floor space on approximately 26 acres of land.
Status remains the same since the 12/29/2023 Newsletter: A “formal application” for this proposed development concept has not been accepted by the county. The details in the description are subject to change.
For more information, click here. Supervisor Turner invites you to share your thoughts and opinions about this application with him via email at mike.turner@loudoun.gov.
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NCC Residential
PMTG-2024-0058
(Potential Application)
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Disclaimer: The information about this potential application comes from a pre-application meeting, which is an initial review between the applicant and county staff of development concepts and is not legally binding. Due to the nature of this initial review, it is common for applicants to modify details of a proposed development before submitting an official application. To eliminate confusion, our office prefers to share application details only once an official application has been submitted. However, many constituents have contacted our office to inquire about this potential development and have asked us to keep them informed. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
Description: The applicant has proposed applying for a Zoning Map Amendment (ZMAP) to rezone 46.62 acres from Office Park (OP) and Planned Development-Special Activity (PD-SA) (Legacy Zoning) to Suburban Compact Neighborhood – 16 (SCN-16). The applicant further proposes removing the National Conference Center (18665 Conference Center Drive, identified as Loudoun County Tax Parcel 081-37-3663) and replacing it with 174 townhomes and 325 multifamily units with a pool and clubhouse near the center of the site.
New Update: A pre-meeting (PMTG-2024-0058) was held on Monday, April 8, 2024. A “formal application” for this proposed development concept does not currently exist. The details in the description are subject to change.
For more information on this application, 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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Northstar Square
Application Number: LEGI-2023-0020
(Formerly known as "Mercer Crossing")
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Description: "Northstar Square” is a proposed application to rezone 110.86 acres to allow the construction of 1,138 dwelling units. These include 297 single-family attached units, 485 multi-family stacked units, and 356 multi-family attached units. The residents are currently zoned to Newton-Lee Elementary School, Belmont Ridge Middle School, and Riverside High School.
Status remains the same since the 09/14/2023 Newsletter: The Northstar Square rezoning application was removed from the September 13th BOS Public Hearing agenda, by the developer. The developer has indefinitely deferred this application.
Please see the application for this parcel in the “Significant By-Right Developments in the Ashburn District” section below, under the application titled "Belmont Landbay KK Data Center."
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Previous Update: At the June 8th Planning Commission Work Session, the Planning Commission voted to send the Northstar Square application to the September 13th, Board of Supervisor's Public Hearing, with a recommendation of approval.
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Previous Update After the Planning Commission voted to send the Northstar Square application to the Board of Supervisors, with a recommendation of denial, the applicant requested that the recommendation be reconsidered, the recommendation was rescinded, and was sent back to the Planning Commission’s Work Session on June 8th.
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Previous Update: At the April 13th, Planning Commission Work Session, the Planning Commission voted to send this application to the June 14th Board of Supervisors Public Hearing.
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Previous Update: At the February 9th, 2023, Planning Commission Work Session, the Planning Commission voted to send this application to future work session on April 13th.
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Previous Update: This application is scheduled to come to the February 9th, 2023 Planning Commission Work Session.
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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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Significant By-Right Developments in the Ashburn District |
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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.
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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.
Status remains the same since the 01/26/2024 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.
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Weller’s Corner Commercial Building
Application Number: EPLAN-2024-0001
(By-right Application)
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Description: “Weller’s Corner Commercial Building” is a by-right site plan amendment to change the second-floor usage, of the existing building, from Commercial to Residential. A site plan amendment will need to show how the minimum parking requirements will be met for all proposed uses on the property, as well as FAR requirements and residential density requirements. This is an administrative modification of the previously approved application: REST-2014-0001.
New Update: This application is on hold.
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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. At the time of publication for this newsletter (04/26/2024), no publicly available documents are associated with this application. Check the previous hyperlink for updates.
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Belmont Landbay KK Data Center
Application Number: STPL-2023-0025
(By-right Application)
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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.
Status remains the same since the 01/26/2024 Newsletter: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application.
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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Road Improvements in the
Ashburn District
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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.
New 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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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.
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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.
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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.
Find 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.
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Rachael Mai
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Chief of Staff
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Joel Gicker
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Legislative Aide
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Maryam Khan
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Communications Aide
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