Friday, March 29, 2024

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Featured in the Ashburn District Flyer Proposed Transmission Line Projects Proposed Transmission Line Project: Aspen to Golden (Scroll down for more information) Loudoun County News Last Injured Firefighter from Silver Ridge Incident Returns Home from Burn Center Retired SVRS Assistant Chief Robin Davis Appointed to JEMS Advisory Board Major David Hill of Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Graduates from FBI National Academy LCSO Recognizes Graduates of 58th Crisis Intervention Training Program LCSO Graduates Two from Professional Executive Leadership School Public Invited to Provide Comment on Housing and Community Development Needs Loudoun Board to Reconsider Belmont Innovation Data Center Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and Loudoun County Public Schools to Conduct Training Exercise Upcoming Events & Engagement Opportunities Solarize Virginia Offers Loudoun Homeowners Free Solar Assessments LC-CFRS Kicking Off Annual Smoke Alarm Program to Protect Loudoun Residents Enter the 2024 Loudoun Arbor Day Photo Contest: “My Favorite Tree” Loudoun Youth Accepting Applications Now Through April 28th for Teen Volunteer Program Comprehensive Plan Amendments & Zoning Ordinance Amendments in the Ashburn District (Scroll down for more information) Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Remove the planned Gloucester Parkway Extension from the Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP) Legislative Applications for Development in the Ashburn District (Scroll down for more information) Arcola Farms Residential | LEGI-2023-0034 Goose Creek Village West | LEGI-2023-0038 ** Belmont Innovation Campus | LEGI-2023-0048 * Luck Stone Leesburg Plant | LEGI-2023-0084 Goose Creek Retail LLC | LEGI-2023-0067 Belmont Cove Rezoning | LEGI-2023-0074 Trailside Park | LEGI-2023-0083 ** Century Corner at Goose Creek Village | LEGI-2023-0102 PMTG-2023-0143 (Potential Application from Belmont Greene Commercial LLC) Northstar Square | LEGI-2023-0020 (Formerly known as "Mercer Crossing") Deferred Indefinitely Significant By-Right Developments in the Ashburn District (Scroll down for more information) Vantage VA 3 | STMP-2022-0016 CyrusOne Broadlands Data Center | STPL-2023-0041 Baker-Beam DC Yard-Luck Property | STPL-2022-0021 21819 Ashburn Road Property | BLDR-2023-001655 Weller’s Corner Commercial Building | EPLAN-2024-0001 Belmont Landbay KK Data Center | STPL-2023-0025 * This application is coming to the April 10th, Board of Supervisors Public Hearing. Learn more about providing public input here.  ** This application is coming to the April 23rd Planning Commission Public Hearing. Learn more about providing public input here.

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From the Office of the Ashburn Supervisor

Greetings Ashburn/Lansdowne! Today I’d like to provide you with the details of the Belmont Innovation Campus votes that have occurred over the past few Board of Supervisors public hearings. They reflect a significant shift in the power infrastructure environment in Loudoun County over the past year, and the Belmont Innovation Campus applicants found themselves at the nexus of this change.   This application was first presented to the Board of Supervisors (BOS) at the January 10th Board of Supervisors public hearing. By that time, the Belmont Innovation Campus application had been moving through the application process for approximately 18 months. While the applicant had the right to build a 1.3 million square feet data center “by right” without BOS approval, the applicant proposed instead developing a 4.9 million square feet data center campus just off Belmont Ridge Road on the eastern bank of Goose Creek and across the street from the Belmont HOA residential neighborhood. This data center would have required 600 megawatts (Mw) of power, about four times the power draw of the average Loudoun County data center.   As part of its application, the applicant included an unprecedented environmental and Goose Creek conservation package that included a 300 foot, dedicated linear park along the creek, a boat launch, native species plantings, state-of-the-art noise mitigation and subsequently, 10,000 square feet of solar panels. At that meeting, I voted with the majority to move that application to the March 13th public hearing for a final vote, but it was a tough vote for me.   Meanwhile, just one month earlier, on Dec. 8, 2023, PJM, the northeast power grid authority responsible for delivering electricity to 13 northeastern states, including Virginia, announced it was recommending acceptance of a proposal by NextEra Energy Transmission, a Florida energy company, to build a 500Kv transmission line directly through western Loudoun’s farmlands, conservation areas, wetlands and the historic village of Waterford. It would connect to the new power line PJM had just approved running along Rte. 7 directly to data center alley in Ashburn.   Two years ago, we had no data centers in Ashburn District and no new power lines in the district. But in the last two years, we now have seen four new data centers being built and two new overhead transmission lines planned to run alongside Belmont Ridge Rd. and Rte. 7 just to power the existing data centers in “data center alley.” The four data centers being built are all “by right” and not reviewable by the BOS.   The new western Loudoun power line approved by PJM was a wakeup call. The more I researched the issue, the more I came to believe the proposed scale of the development would contribute to the need for additional high-voltage transmission lines, which will have adverse impacts on existing and proposed development in the County and immediate impacts on surrounding properties. And so, I decided to vote “No” at the March 13th public hearing to the additional square footage Belmont Innovation was asking for. I knew they could still build 1.3 million square feet anyway, and I knew we would likely lose the environmental package, but I just could not, in good conscience, say yes to adding additional square footage to an already taxed electric grid in eastern Loudoun County. The application was voted down at the March 13th public hearing marking the first time in Loudoun County history a major data center application had been voted down.   To my surprise, the applicant came back a few days later to ask that I make a motion to reconsider the denial vote at the April 10th meeting. They advised me that, in order to allow construction to begin right away rather than wait six months for all the “by right” applications to be filed, the applicant had decided to reduce their application to 1.3 million square feet but keep most of the environmental proffers in the application. They deleted the solar panels and the very expensive, ultra quiet fans, but they retained the 300’ linear park, the access road, and they offered to apply acoustic wraps and an acoustic wall to mitigate noise. Even this reduced environmental package is a significant proffer benefiting the community for what is essentially a “by right” data center. The application will come back to the BOS for a final vote on April 10th, and, barring any more changes, I plan to vote for it. Again, our choice is a 1.3 million square feet data center either way. A “Yes” vote gains us the environmental package and additional noise mitigation, and a “No” vote gets us a data center without those proffers.   My apologies for this long introduction, but this has been a landmark data center application for the county. It’s complicated and challenging to fully gauge the implications, but I think, thanks to a very collaborative applicant who is considering the welfare of the community, we’ve arrived at a reasonable compromise.   Stay tuned for more discussions like these. There are several more data center applications coming our way.   Mike Turner Ashburn District Supervisor

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Proposed Transmission Line Projects

Proposed Transmission Line Project: Aspen to Golden

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". Update: 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. 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.  Timeline: Dominion's estimated project timeline for Aspen to Golden:   March 2024: Application for Aspen to Golden submitted to the SCC. December 2024: SCC issues the Final Order/Application Approval. August 2025: Construction begins. 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.   Next Steps:   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. In addition, the SCC will hold public hearings for those proposals, during which county officials, local organizations and members of the public will be able to offer comments.   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 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. General information landing page for Dominion’s NOVA projects: dominionenergy.com/nova “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 “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: Email: powerline@dominionenergy.com Electric Transmission Project Team | 888-291-0190 Hours of Operation | 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

Loudoun County News

Last Injured Firefighter from Silver Ridge Incident Returns Home from Burn Center

After spending more than a month at the Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Wednesday, March 21, 2024, was a welcome milestone for Sterling Volunteer Firefighter Brian Diamond, his family and the entire Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) as he returned home.  Firefighter Diamond sustained significant injuries during the February 16, 2024, explosion on Silver Ridge Drive that took the life of fellow firefighter Trevor Brown and injured eleven others. After being rescued from the structure, Brian was transported to the Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in critical condition with significant second and third degree burns. Multiple surgeries later and after much determination, Firefighter Diamond made significant strides in his recovery and was able to be released.  Members of the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company and Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad picked Firefighter Diamond up at the Burn Center yesterday afternoon and transported him back to Loudoun County. Fellow first responders from Sterling and across the County gathered at Sterling Fire Station #18 in Cascades and at Firefighter Diamond’s residence to welcome him home and show their support.  “Brian and his family still have a long road ahead, but we are elated that he is home with his wife and children,” said System Chief Keith H. Johnson. “The members of our fire and rescue family along with our amazing community partners will continue to support the Diamond’s along their healing journey. This is also an important milestone for our entire system to begin to heal from this tragedy.” The Silver Ridge Drive incident remains under investigation by the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office.  If you would like to assist the injured first responders from the Silver Ridge Incident, and all Loudoun County first responders in need, please visit the Loudoun First Responders Foundation website www.loudounfrf.org.

Retired SVRS Assistant Chief Robin Davis Appointed to JEMS Advisory Board

In February 2024, Clarion Events announced the Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS), the leading source of EMS education, learning, and events had announced the formation of a new Advisory Board. The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System is proud to announce the appointment of Robin Davis to the JEMS Advisory Board.  Robin Davis is a nationally registered paramedic and has spent nearly 40 years in public safety, both in law enforcement and as an EMS officer. Davis joined the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad (SVRS) in 1986 and shortly after joined the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy Sheriff. Over the next several years, Davis continued his pre-hospital education, becoming a Cardiac Care Technician, and later joined the Ashburn Volunteer Fire Department, becoming the first medic in Ashburn and allowing them to become an Advanced Life Support (ALS) transport agency. In 1995, he pursued a career in the Fairfax County Police Department, where he became a flight paramedic, ultimately rising to the position of Chief Flight Paramedic. During this time, he served on the Executive Board of the Northern Virginia EMS Council and the Virginia State Medevac Committee. He also served as an ALS preceptor and helped develop and administer the ALS Mentor program in Loudoun County. Throughout his career, Davis has frequently spoken at conferences and authored several articles for JEMS.  In 2019, Davis was inducted into the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System’s Hall of Fame and in 2020, he began running with the Purcellville Volunteer Rescue Squad to assist with daytime ALS coverage and training. Today, he is enjoying retirement from clinical practice but continues to serve as the Assistant Director of the FDIC Clinical Competition. “I am extremely proud of Assistant Chief Robin Davis for this outstanding achievement,” said Keith Johnson, Chief of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System. “Robin’s experience and expertise will allow him to provide invaluable insight into a wide range of issues impacting the world of healthcare and EMS professionals.”  Comprising professionals representing diverse areas within the emergency medical services (EMS) and medical field, the board will provide strategic guidance and expert insights across a variety of platforms including media, events, and online learning.  “We are thrilled to welcome this esteemed group of individuals to the JEMS Advisory Board,” said JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Edward “Ted” Lee. “Their collective experience and leadership will be invaluable as we navigate the evolving landscape of healthcare and ensure JEMS remains the trusted resource for EMS professionals worldwide.” The JEMS Advisory Board will serve a two-year term, offering their expertise on a range of critical issues including: Industry trends and developments Educational content Governance and decision-making “Our new JEMS Advisory Board represents some of the best minds and though leaders in EMS,” said JEMS Managing Editor Jeff Frankel. “I am excited to work alongside this dedicated group and leverage their experience to help JEMS continue to empower EMS professionals through high-quality education and resources.” By establishing the Advisory Board, JEMS reinforces its commitment to fostering innovation and thought leadership; elevating industry standards; and amplifying diverse perspectives. The full list of JEMS Advisory Board members can be found on their website. About JEMS JEMS (Journal of Emergency Medical Services) seeks to improve prehospital patient care and promote positive change in EMS by delivering information and education from industry leaders, change makers, and emerging voices. With a rich tradition of editorial excellence and an unparalleled consortium of subject matter experts, JEMS fulfills its commitment to EMS providers, instructors, and administrators by providing state-of-the-science, high-quality content. Find out more at JEMS.com.  About Clarion Events Fire & Rescue Group Through our industry-leading media, publications, education and events Clarion’s Fire & Rescue Group covers the latest developments and standards in training, apparatus and equipment for firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and those professionals serving in the Fire & EMS Industries. We at Clarion Fire & Rescue hold ourselves to the strictest of standards, ensuring that our service to the first responders equals the industry’s tireless service to us all while maintaining our long-standing mission to “Train and Inform the Fire & EMS Industry.”

Major David Hill of Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Graduates from FBI National Academy

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is proud to announce that Maj. David Hill graduated as a member of the 289th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on March 15, 2024. Major Hill is the 30th member of the LCSO to complete this prestigious program. Nationally, fewer than one percent of law enforcement officers are invited to participate in the program. Maj. Hill joined the LCSO in 2008, and currently serves as Field Operations Division Commander. Previously, he served as the LCSO’s Eastern Loudoun Station Commander and Administrative and Technical Services Assistant Division Commander. Throughout his career Maj. Hill has emphasized strengthening community ties, collaborative problem solving and proactive crime reduction to keep Loudoun Safe. He is looking forward to using this training to give back to his community and the Sheriff’s Office.   "All of us at the Sheriff’s Office are proud of this significant accomplishment in the career of Maj. David Hill, a highly capable professional and member of our leadership team,” said Sheriff Mike Chapman.   The National Academy offers ten weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have established records as professionals within their respective agencies., and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.   The 289th session included 197 men and women from 47 states and the District of Columbia. The class also included members of law enforcement agencies from 23 nations, four military organizations, and five federal civilian organizations.   About the FBI National Academy National Academy instructors, special agents, and other staff with advanced degrees provide the training and many are recognized internationally in their fields. Since 1972, National Academy students have been able to earn undergraduate and graduate credits from the University of Virginia, which accredits many of the courses offered. A total of 54,985 graduates have completed the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935. The National Academy is held at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, the same facility where the FBI trains its new special agents and intelligence analysts.

LCSO Recognizes Graduates of 58th Crisis Intervention Training Program

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is proud to announce the graduation of 23 of its sworn and civilian members from the 58th 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 minimize harm, provide immediate support, and facilitate the path toward recovery, promoting the well-being and safety of the individual in crisis and the surrounding community. 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 included representatives of the LCSO; Leesburg Police Department; Loudoun County Fire and Rescue; Loudoun County Community Corrections; MHSADS; and the Jefferson County (WV) West Virginia Sheriff’s Department. 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.

LCSO Graduates Two from Professional Executive Leadership School

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the graduation of Captain Robijon Earley and 2nd Lieutenant Dylan Foscato from the 54th session of the Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation Professional Executive Leadership School (PELS). Cpt. Earley, a 19-year veteran, serves in the LCSO’s Field Operations Division as the Dulles South Station Commander. Previously Cpt. Earley served as Assistant Station Commander at both the Dulles South and Eastern Loudoun stations. He served as Traffic Safety Section Supervisor, Patrol Supervisor, and Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technician. Cpt. Earley received the Trilogy Award from the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) in 2023. 2nd Lt. Foscato, a 24-year veteran with 26 years of combined law enforcement experience, serves in the LCSO’s Court Services Division as Court Services Section Supervisor. Lt. Foscato received the Trilogy Award from the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) in 2022. This year he also received the LCSO’s Meritorious Service Award for his excellent performance in Court Services, and he received the Meritorious Action Award last year. Most recently, he has played an essential role in the expansion of Loudoun’s courthouse complex to ensure a safe, and secure environment for the judiciary, employees, patrons, and community. Lt. Foscato is certified in patrol, corrections, courts/civil, and has had extensive training and certification in crime prevention. The PELS program is an intensive three-week leadership education program conducted in cooperation with the University of Richmond. This program is designed for individuals serving in command/executive-level positions within their agencies. The curriculum is liberal arts/humanities-based and focused on the study of leadership at an advanced level. The objective of this program is to acquaint participants with best leadership practices, challenge them to reflect upon their leadership competency, and examine ways of achieving both personal and professional growth. The classes are held on the campus of the University of Richmond, with faculty drawn from the University’s Robins School of Business, Management Institute, Jepson School of Leadership Studies, and other schools.

Public Invited to Provide Comment on Housing and Community Development Needs

The Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development invites residents to provide comments on a draft plan that identifies and addresses the county’s housing and community development needs. The public comment period for the draft Fiscal Year 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Annual Action Plan is open through April 10, 2024. Residents are also encouraged to attend or view the Board of Supervisors public hearing on April 10 to learn more about the plan and provide feedback to the Board. Annual Action Plan The Annual Action Plan outlines Loudoun County’s housing and community development needs, priorities and objectives and proposed uses of federal funds for the upcoming program year. Components of the FY 2025 Annual Action Plan include descriptions of: Activities to be undertaken. Geographic distribution of investment. Federal and other resources expected to be available. Leveraging of resources and how match obligations will be met. Planned homelessness prevention and other special needs activities. Loudoun County is required to submit the Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by May 16, 2024, in order to receive funds for CDBG and HOME.  The draft Annual Action Plan is available online at loudoun.gov/cdbg. Copies of the proposed Annual Action Plan are also available for review at two locations from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday: Loudoun County Government Center, Information Desk, 1st Floor, 1 Harrison St. SE, Leesburg Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development, 106 Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg Public Comment Period The public comment period is open through April 10, 2024. To submit comments: Email CDBG Program Manager Johnette Powell.  Mail: Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development, P.O. Box 7000, Leesburg, Virginia 20177, Attn: CDBG Program Manager - Johnette Powell For information on how to provide comments at the Board of Supervisors’ April 10, 2024, public hearing, visit loudoun.gov/signuptospeak.

Loudoun Board to Reconsider Belmont Innovation Data Center

During the March 19, 2024, business meeting, the majority of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors who were present voted to reconsider its previous vote on March 13 to deny a data center application known as the Belmont Innovation Campus (LEGI-2023-0048, Belmont Innovation Campus). As a result, the Board may approve or deny an amended application on the same project. The revived proposal is scheduled to be heard during the Board’s April 10, 2024, public hearing.  “After the Board voted to deny the application, we heard from the applicant who agreed to reduce the proposed data center facility to the size it has the authority to build without any approvals from the Board,” said Ashburn District Supervisor Mike Turner, in whose district the proposed project would be located. “This was one of the most environmentally conscious data center applications the Board had ever seen; the concessions the applicant is still offering for a data center that will be built regardless of the Board’s vote are important to secure for our community.” About the Application The original proposal at the Belmont Innovation Campus included requests to rezone 70 acres of land on which nearly 4 million square feet of data centers would be constructed. The applicant also offered to dedicate public right-of-way and construct certain road improvements, construct public park improvements, and agreed to other concessions that would help protect the nearby Goose Creek. During the March 13 public hearing, the majority of the Board voted to deny the application based, in part, on the reasonableness of existing by-right uses, incompatibility with existing residential development, and the need for additional high-voltage transmission lines. The Belmont Innovation Campus applicant, Todd Aaron and Loudoun GC, LLC, informed members of the Board of an intent to reduce the total square footage of data center facilities to the 1.3 million square feet allowed by-right, while still offering to accommodate the future Gloucester Parkway extension, maintain the proposed architectural design, and maintain increased buffers between the facilities and the Goose Creek.  The details of an amended application, including associated proffers, must still be finalized prior to the April 10 public hearing, at which time the Board will consider an amended application. New information regarding the application will be posted on the county’s website in advance of the public hearing at loudoun.gov/bosdocuments.  Public Hearing The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison St. SE in Leesburg. Members of the public may sign up in advance to provide input to the Board. More information about providing public input is posted online at loudoun.gov/signuptospeak.  Residents may contact members of the board at any time by phone and email. Contact information is posted at loudoun.gov/bos.  The public may watch the public hearing on cable TV (Comcast Channel 23 or Verizon FiOS Channel 40) or online at loudoun.gov/meetings.  About Future Data Center Development  Read Loudoun County’s March 14, 2024, statement regarding a moratorium on data center uses.  Learn more about Loudoun County’s Project Plan for Data Center Standards and Policies.  Video Watch the March 13, 2024, discussion of the Belmont Innovation Campus application.  Watch the March 19, 2024, discussion of the motion to reconsider.

Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and Loudoun County Public Schools to Conduct Training Exercise

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) will conduct a cooperative Reunification Training Exercise on the morning of April 5, 2024, at two school campuses as part of their ongoing commitment to protect the county’s students, schools and those who work there. The participating schools are Newton-Lee Elementary School and Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn. April 5 is a student holiday, and no students will be involved in the exercise.  The reunification training exercise is the first of its kind in the Northern Virginia region and is being planned in conjunction with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS). The half-day training exercise simulates the aftermath of a school shooting. It encompasses the safe extraction of students from the incident location and the transport of those students to a nearby school for reunification with their parents or guardians. The training exercise is being planned by the LCSO’s School Resource Officer Unit, Criminal Investigation Division, High Threat Team, and Ashburn Station Command; LCPS Safety & Security and Transportation teams; and with LC-CFRS support. “No school in our nation is immune from violence, and we must do everything possible to protect our children and those who work to educate and support them,” said Sheriff Mike Chapman. “The LCSO has been at the forefront of active shooter incident training, and part of that is the extraction and reunification of those impacted with their loved ones. I am proud that Loudoun is leading the way on reunification training as part of the essential partnership of law enforcement, fire and rescue, and public schools,” he added. “We are proud for LCPS to be at the forefront of efforts such as these. We take the safety and security of our students and staff very seriously. This training is an invaluable opportunity to engage in and learn from a scenario we hope we never have to face,” said Superintendent Aaron Spence.  The training exercise, which is closed to the public and news media, will impact both Newton-Lee Elementary and Stone Bridge High Schools beginning early in the morning and concluding after noon. Principals of these and nearby schools will be advising their school communities about how the training exercise will impact access to or use of their campuses. Additional information will be shared by LCSO and LCPS prior to April 5. Role players are being provided by LCPS staff and School Security Officer (SSO) personnel. The LCSO will place variable message boards in the immediate area in advance of the training exercise to help inform residents and others. Additional messages will be issued on social media and other platforms.

Upcoming Events & Engagement Opportunities

Solarize Virginia Offers Loudoun Homeowners Free Solar Assessments

Loudoun County homeowners and small businesses once again have the opportunity to sign up to learn more about solar power options specific to their property through Solarize Virginia. The program offers free satellite solar assessments, streamlined installation and discounted pricing on solar systems from vetted installers. Solarize Virginia also connects participants with information on the current 30% federal solar tax credit and other incentives, including the Solar Renewable Energy Certificates. Property owners in Loudoun also may be eligible for Loudoun County’s Solar Energy Tax Exemption. Anyone interested in learning more about solar power is encouraged to register an upcoming virtual information session about the Solarize Virginia program.  Tuesday, April 9, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 3, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.  Solarize Virginia is sponsored by the Local Energy Alliance Program in partnership with the Northern Virginia Regional Commission and participating municipal governments, including Loudoun County. The 2024 program runs through June 30.  More information about the Solarize Virginia program is online at solarizeva.org. Information about obtaining the proper permits for installing either a residential or commercial solar photovoltaic system in Loudoun County is available at loudoun.gov/solarpermits.

LC-CFRS Kicking Off Annual Smoke Alarm Program to Protect Loudoun Residents

The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System’s (LC-CFRS) annual smoke alarm program kicks off Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in neighborhoods across Loudoun County.  “During a house fire, you have an average of THREE minutes to escape your home,” said Fire Chief Keith Johnson. “Smoke Alarms provide you precious time to escape and reduce the risk of dying in a fire by half!” As part of our annual smoke alarm program, firefighters from stations across Loudoun County are taking a hands-on approach to fire safety by canvasing neighborhoods at least one weekend a month from April to October. Our first responders will go door to door between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. offering free smoke alarm assessments and valuable information about fire safety and home escape planning. During the assessment, firefighters will test existing smoke alarms, assist with battery replacement, and replace the smoke alarms at no cost if they are not working properly or exceed the ten-year recommended lifespan.     In addition to the scheduled smoke alarm canvasses through October, Loudoun residents can request a free smoke alarm assessment at any time by completing the online form at loudoun.gov/smokealarms or by calling the smoke alarm program hotline at 703-737-8093.

Enter the 2024 Loudoun Arbor Day Photo Contest: “My Favorite Tree”

The annual Loudoun County Arbor Day tree photo contest is underway and Loudoun County wants to see your favorite tree! Photos will be accepted through Monday, April 15, 2024. Winning photos and honorable mentions will be announced at the in-person Loudoun County Arbor Day Celebration scheduled for Saturday, April 27, at 11:00 a.m. at the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 5527 Sullivans Mill Road in Middleburg. Entries must be: A photo of a single tree or group of trees located in Loudoun County Original photos taken by the entrant. Digital and submitted through this online form. High resolution photos are encouraged. Only two entries allowed per person or group. Entrants are asked to provide a brief explanation of why the tree is a favorite. Awards will be distributed to the top three photos. Only the winning and honorable mention entrants will be notified. Any of the top three photo entrants who are unable to attend the Arbor Day Celebration will be notified and awards will be provided via mail.  The photos will not be returned and will become the property of the Loudoun County Arbor Day Committee.  For more information about the photo contest or the in-person Arbor Day Celebration, visit loudoun.gov/trees.

Loudoun Youth Accepting Applications Now Through April 28th for Teen Volunteer Program

Applications are open now through April 28th for Loudoun Youth’s 2024-2025 Claude Moore Community Builders program (CMCB). Fifty high school students will be accepted into this 10-month program which connects teens with meaningful volunteer opportunities at local non-profit organizations.   Since 2007, with the help of a generous grant from the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, CMCB has enabled youth to develop important leadership skills while serving their communities. Last year’s participants represented 17 Loudoun high schools, supported 35 local non-profit organizations, and volunteered more than 3,700 hours.  CMCB participants have described the program as “life altering” because it gave them the ability and confidence to help individuals in their community in ways they didn’t know were possible. Others appreciated the connections they built with one recent participant stating “CMCB…enabled me to make incredible relationships with the other participants and coordinators…find many new opportunities and organizations…and brought me happiness without knowing it.” The CMCB program, which runs from June-March each year, is open to rising 10th-12th grade Loudoun residents. Individual nonprofit placement opportunities, group service events and professional development trainings take place throughout the county. Students can learn more and apply now at www.loudounyouth.org.

Comprehensive Plan Amendments & Zoning Ordinance Amendments in the Ashburn District

The Loudoun County Board has the authority to make changes to the 2019 Comprehensive Plan and the Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance through a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPAM) and a Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOAM) process. 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.

Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Remove the Planned Gloucester Parkway Extension from the Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP)

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.

LandMARC Progress Updates

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.

Legislative Applications for Development in the Ashburn District

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.”   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. 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.” 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.

Arcola Farms Residential Application Number: LEGI-2023-0034

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: This application is scheduled to come to the May 15th Board of Supervisors Public Hearing. 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. 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 Previous Update: This application is scheduled to come to the December 18th, Planning Commission Public Hearing. 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.

Goose Creek Village West Application Number: LEGI-2023-0038

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 02/16/2024 Newsletter: This application is now scheduled to come to the April 23rd, Planning Commission Public Hearing. Previous Update: This application is scheduled to come to the March 26th, Planning Commission Public Hearing. 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.

Belmont Innovation Campus Application Number: LEGI-2023-0048

Updated Description: “Belmont Innovation Campus” is an application to allow for the construction of 1,320,723 square feet of data center uses. The previous iteration of this application sought to build 2,912,919 square feet of data center uses, as well as 989,000 square feet of flex industrial uses. New Update: At the March 19th Board of Supervisors Business Meeting, the Board approved a motion to reconsider this application at the April 10th Board of Supervisors Public Hearing. The motion for reconsideration came because the applicant offered to reduce the total square footage of the data centers to the maximum square footage that would be allowed under by-right regulations. Previous Update: The Board of Supervisors voted to deny this application at the March 13th Board of Supervisors Public Hearing. Previous Update: At the January 10th, Board of Supervisors Public Hearing, the Board of Supervisors voted to send this application to the March 13th Board of Supervisors Public Hearing for action. Previous Update: At the September 26th, Planning Commission Public Hearing, the Planning Commission voted to send this application to the January 10th (2024) Board of Supervisors Public Hearing. Previous Update: The application for the Belmont Innovation Campus (LEGI-2023-0048) is scheduled to come to the September 26th, Planning Commission Public Hearing. 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.

Luck Stone Leesburg Plant Application Number LEGI-2023-0084

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.

Goose Creek Retail LLC Application Number: LEGI-2023-0067

Description: “Goose Creek Retail LLC” is a Special Exception application to permit a restaurant with a drive-thru use on approximately 0.51 acres of the property. Status remains the same since the 03/15/2024 Newsletter: The Board of Supervisors voted to approve this application at the March 13th Board of Supervisors Public Hearing. Previous Update: At the February 14th, Board of Supervisors Public Hearing, the Board of Supervisors voted to forward this application to the March 13th Board of Supervisors Public Hearing for action. Previous Update: At the December 14th, 2023 Planning Commission Work Session, the Planning Commission voted to send this to the February 14th, Board of Supervisors Public Hearing. Previous Update: At the October 24th, Planning Commission Public Hearing, the Planning Commission voted to send this application to a future Planning Commission Work Session. The date of this work session is December 14th, 2023. Previous Update: This application is scheduled to come to the October 24th Planning Commission Public Hearing. 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.

Belmont Cove Rezoning Application Number: LEGI-2023-0074

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.  Status remains the same since the 08/11/2023 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.

Trailside Park Application Number: LEGI-2023-0083

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. Status remains the same since the 03/15/2024 Newsletter: 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. Previous Update: This application is scheduled to come to the March 26th Planning Commission Public Hearing. 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.

Century Corner at Goose Creek Village Application Number: LEGI-2023-0102

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.

PMTG-2023-0143 (Potential Application from Belmont Greene Commercial LLC)

Disclaimer: As of March 29th, 2024, our office has confirmed that an official application has not been submitted to the county. The information about this potential 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 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: 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 does not currently exist. 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.

Northstar Square Application Number: LEGI-2023-0020 (Formerly known as "Mercer Crossing")

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." 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. 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. 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. 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. Previous Update: This application is scheduled to come to the February 9th, 2023 Planning Commission Work Session. 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.

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.

Vantage VA 3 Application Number: STMP-2022-0016 (By-right Application)

This picture is from page 9 of the approved site plan.

Description: “Vantage VA 3” is a by-right application which plans to build four data center buildings on 89 acres. The underlying zoning is Planned-Development Office Park (PDOP) and Planned-Development Industrial Park (PD-IP). Data Centers are allowed by-right on PD-OP and PD-IP zoned land. An additional application is anticipated for two substations. Status remains the same since the 01/26/2024 Newsletter: The site plan for this application was approved administratively on May 15th, 2023. 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.

CyrusOne Broadlands Data Center Application Number: STPL-2023-0041 (By-right Application)

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.

Baker-Beam DC Yard-Luck Property Application Number: STPL-2022-0021 (By-right Application)

This picture is from page 5 of the approved site plan.

Description: “Baker-Beam DC Yard-Luck Property” is a Site Plan application (STPL-2022-0021) to build a two story “shop” building for contractor services, a three story office building, underground utility infrastructure that is associated with the two buildings and a parking lot. This parcel is 11.1 acres and is zoned MRHI (Mineral Resources/Heavy Industry). New Update: The site plan for this application has been approved. County staff is working with the applicant on permits and grading plans.  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.

21819 Ashburn Road Property Application Number: BLDR-2023-001655 (By-right Application)

Description: "21819 Ashburn Road" is a building residential demolition application (BLDR-2023-001655) which plans to demolish the Single Family Home on the property. The house at this address was built in the 1920's and has been vacant for some time. The owner wishes to demolish the home as quickly as possible due to safety concerns. Status remains the same since the 01/26/2024 Newsletter: This application was approved administratively on December 18th, 2023. 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.

Weller’s Corner Commercial Building Application Number: EPLAN-2024-0001 (By-right Application)

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. 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. At the time of publication for this newsletter (01/26/2024), no publicly available documents are associated with this application. Check the previous hyperlink for updates.

Belmont Landbay KK Data Center Application Number: STPL-2023-0025 (By-right Application)

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 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.

Resources

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. VDOT is currently updating this webpage with information about the 2024 paving schedule and will be unavailable until the first week of April.

Contact my Office

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.

Mike Turner - Supervisor Mike.Turner@Loudoun.gov 703-777-0205

Rachael Mai - Chief of Staff Rachael.Mai@Loudoun.gov 703-737-8180

Joel Gicker - Legislative Aide Joel.Gicker@Loudoun.gov 571-440-1947

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