Featured in the Ashburn-Lansdowne Flyer
Elections in Loudoun County
Transportation & Country Facilities Update
Loudoun County News
Upcoming Events
Legislative Applications for Development in the Ashburn District
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Northstar Square | ZMAP-2021-0017 (Formerly known as "Mercer Crossing")
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Lansdowne Blvd Rezoning | ZMAP-2021-0024 (Also known as "Elm Street Development")
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Broadlands Section 104 | ZCPA-2021-0011
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Belmont Chase II Commercial | SPEX-2022-0012 & SPEX-2022-0013 APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
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Belmont Innovation Campus | ZMAP-2022-0021
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Goose Creek Village West | ZMAP-2022-0013
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Luck Stone Leesburg Plant | ZCPA-2023-0001
Significant By-Right Developments in the Ashburn District
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Vantage VA 3 | STMP-2022-0016
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Cyrus One | No Application Submitted Yet
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Greeting, Ashburn/Lansdowne,
You will all soon be receiving a print version of the Flyer providing details about our new district map resulting from the Virginia Attorney General’s final approval of the draft redistricting map submitted by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors following the 2020 census. The base map finally approved was my submission modified through a bipartisan collaboration between myself and Dulles District Supervisor, Matt Letourneau. As you’ll see in the print edition, the new map expands our district along the Goose Creek and increases our district population from about 45,000 residents to about 50,000 residents. I’m tentatively thinking about changing the name of the Flyer to, “The Ashburn District Flyer: Serving Ashburn, Lansdowne and the Goose Creek Valley.” When you see the new map, you’ll see our district now includes homes on the west side of Goose Creek and now extends all the way down to Ryan Rd south of Goose Creek in the west.
In other news, our office had the privilege of working with Ryan Peele, a Senior from Briar Woods High School, on his Senior Capstone project. Even though our time with him was short, Ryan was a pleasure to work with and I am excited to see where life takes him. Here is a message from Ryan Peele:
"Greetings Ashburn,
My name is Ryan Peele and I have had the privilege of interning in Supervisor Turner’s office for the past two weeks, as part of my high school’s Senior Capstone program. Although my time here has been brief, I’ve seen many of the important functions of the Board of Supervisors from an insider perspective and have learned a lot about Loudoun County’s supreme legislative body and the Ashburn District office.
During my time at the Ashburn District office, I’ve helped write the newsletter you’re now reading, updated important spreadsheets regarding housing development statistics, sat in on a meeting with community liaisons, attended public hearings and Board of Supervisors committee meetings, and even helped celebrate Chair Randall’s birthday! I was able to see the nuances of complicated and important local issues, ranging from the affordability of housing to the development of data centers, and I got a better understanding of how Supervisor Turner and others dealt with them.
Throughout my internship, I’ve learned that those who work in local government aren’t involved to be politicos or to gain power. They are involved because they care about helping people and building a better community. The Board of Supervisors work every day going through the complex details of regulations, laws, and statistics that greatly impact the way we live our day-to-day lives. Even though the drama and extravagancy of state and national politics diverts the attention of many, the most real, meaningful change, and the change that is easiest for an individual to create, happens at the local level. By participating in local government, whether it be through voting, speaking at public hearings, or even just staying informed through newsletters such as this one, you can improve your life and the lives of those in your community. Each of the supervisors are dedicated to serving the needs and wants of their constituents, and by reaching out to them, you can make a real, positive difference.
I’m very grateful for all of the knowledge and the variety of experiences I’ve gained from this short internship, but the single most important thing I’ve learned is that you should always be willing to give input to your local elected officials, because your voice matters and you have the power as an individual to create change in your community.
Thank you,
Ryan Peele"
Cheers!
Mike Turner
Ashburn District Supervisor
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Elections in Loudoun County |
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As Loudoun County implements new local election districts, the Office of Elections and Voter Registration is mailing information to all registered voters to provide them with current information on their precincts and polling places. The new election districts were adopted by the Board of Supervisors as part of the redistricting process that occurred after the 2020 census.
Upcoming Elections and Mail to Registered Voters
The redrawn districts will be used for the first time in the upcoming June 20, 2023, Democratic primary election and the November 7, 2023, general election. There is no Republican primary this year.
Voters are receiving notices by mail from the Office of Elections and Voter Registration that indicate their precinct and polling place information. Any resident who receives a notice for a voter who no longer lives at the address is encouraged to let the Office of Elections know by writing “return to sender” on the envelope and putting the letter back in the mail. Officials will use the returned letters to update their records. The Office of Elections cannot update voting records by phone.
Early Voting
Early voting for the June 20, 2023, primary election begins Friday, May 5, 2023. Information about the upcoming June primary and the November general election, including voting deadlines, sample ballots, and how to vote at home, is posted at loudoun.gov/upcomingelections.
Precinct Changes
The county’s precinct boundaries and polling places have been adjusted to align with new state and local election district boundaries, creating some new precincts and polling places. Earlier this year, the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia issued a “certification of no objection” to the changes, which include revisions to the boundaries of 17 precincts.
In addition, the changes include the temporary relocation of polling places for the Algonkian, Potomac Falls and Cool Springs precincts due to ongoing construction at their previous polling places. The changes for the Algonkian, Potomac Falls and Cool Springs precincts are in effect only for the June 2023 primary.
The Middleburg Precinct is also temporarily relocated to the Middleburg American Legion Post 295, 111 The Plains Road, until construction of the new Middleburg Town Hall is completed.
Online Resources: Districts, Precincts and Polling Places
All of the updated information voters need to find information about election districts, precincts and polling places is posted online. The online resources will help voters determine their local, state and congressional districts prior to voting.
Background on New Local Election Districts
The county’s new election districts are the result of a process required by law that was informed by the 2020 census and input from the public. Based on the 2020 census, the population of each district now ranges between 50,468 and 54,881 residents.
As part of the redistricting process, the Board of Supervisors voted to name one newly redrawn district as the Little River District. The Blue Ridge District name is being retired. The names of the county’s seven other election districts, also redrawn, remain the same.
Stay Informed
To receive text and email alerts regarding voting in Loudoun County from the Office of Elections and Voter Registration:
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Text LCVOTES to 888777; or
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Sign up for alerts through Alert Loudoun (select the Election Update category); and
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Sign up to receive voter news and information at loudoun.gov/notifyme (select “Elections” in the News Flash category).
Additionally, you can receive information from the Office of Elections and Voter Registration on Facebook and Twitter.
Everything Loudoun County residents and registered voters in Loudoun County need to know, including how to register to vote and information about election security, is available online at loudoun.gov/vote.
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Transit & County Facilities Update |
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Beginning Monday, May 1, 2023, Loudoun County Transit will extend hours for Silver Line bus routes until 11:00 p.m. except for Routes 332, 333 and 391 which will end earlier in the evening. In addition, the frequency of the following routes – Routes 312, 321, 351, 381, 382, 391 – are increasing to give riders more flexibility in their commutes. All updated Silver Line bus routes and operating times are posted at loudoun.gov/buschanges.
Silver Line Service
Silver Line bus routes provide weekday service to and from convenient local stops, including connecting to the Ashburn and Loudoun Gateway stations in Loudoun County and to the Innovation and Reston Town Center stations in Fairfax County. Additionally, the Silver Line routes connect to some of the county’s park and rides lots, which are mapped at loudoun.gov/parkandridelots.
All Loudoun County Transit buses are equipped with electronic fare boxes that accept SmarTrip® cards for simple transition to Metrorail service. Everything commuters need to know about riding Metro is posted at loudoun.gov/silverline.
Stay Informed
Loudoun County encourages bus riders to stay informed about any changes to the county’s bus services by visiting loudoun.gov/buschanges for current service changes. Bus riders may also subscribe to bus rider alerts at loudoun.gov/busbiz to receive email and text alerts.
In addition, Loudoun County Transit riders may download the Transit app for free on Google Play or the Apple Store. After downloading the app, set your favorite routes to begin receiving notifications for the buses you ride. For more information about the app, visit loudoun.gov/transitapp.
You can sign up to receive email and text news flashes from Loudoun County in the transit news category at loudoun.gov/notifyme.
More Transit Information
Loudoun County Transit offers local, Silver Line, commuter, and paratransit bus services, as well as a broad range of rider and commuter services, including information about ride sharing. For more information about the full range of Loudoun County’s transit and commuter services, visit loudoun.gov/transit.
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A new marker is scheduled to be installed on the Loudoun County Courthouse Complex grounds later this year to honor the Marquis de Lafayette’s contributions to the Revolutionary War and his stop in Loudoun during his farewell tour of the United States in 1825. At its April 18, 2023, meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved the request by the Ketoctin Chapter of the Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution (Virginia DAR).
Lafayette, a French aristocrat, came to the United States in 1777 to support the U.S. Continental Army. He served under the command of George Washington, eventually earning the rank of general. He also lobbied the French government for troops to aid the U.S. Continental Army.
In 1825, Lafayette returned, touring all 24 states in 13 months. During his visit to Loudoun in August 1825, he met with former President James Monroe at his Oak Hill home. He was honored with a procession through downtown Leesburg that included Monroe and former President John Quincy Adams, followed by a grand banquet on the courthouse lawn. Lafayette also visited Temple Hall, north of Leesburg, and Belmont, on what is now Route 7.
The Virginia DAR is working with Lafayette Trail Inc., a national group commemorating Lafayette’s historic tour. The Loudoun marker is one of many being installed throughout the country to educate the public about the national significance of Lafayette’s tour and to promote a broader understanding of his contributions to American history.
Lafayette Trail Inc. will pay to fabricate and deliver the marker and the county will install it on a post near the “Spirit of Loudoun” Revolutionary War monument on the north side of the historic 1895 courthouse in Leesburg. The inscription on the marker will read “On August 9, 1825, General Lafayette, Revolutionary War Hero, was greeted by local officials and escorted to the Courthouse for a dinner.”
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The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services announces Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center will temporarily close for annual maintenance of the facility Monday, June 5, through Sunday, June 11, 2023. The facilities gymnasium, fitness areas, climbing wall and other non-pool related features will reopen at 5:00 a.m., Monday, June 12.
The competition and leisure pools will remain closed for maintenance through Tuesday, June 13. Pool operations and water-based programs will resume Wednesday, June 14.
CASA Academy at the Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center will not be impacted by the closure.
During the annual maintenance, patrons of the facility are encouraged to visit the Dulles South Recreation and Community Center to enjoy the facility’s recreational amenities, including the 25-yard by 50-meter competition pool and the leisure pool featuring a 125-foot water slide, children's play area, hot tub, vortex, lazy river, and free swim and play area. The Dulles South Recreation and Community Center is located at 24950 Riding Center Drive in South Riding. Other indoor swimming opportunities for patrons include the Round Hill Indoor Aquatic Center located at 17010 Evening Star Drive, Round Hill.
PRCS outdoor pools located at Franklin Park and the Lovettsville Community Center will open for the season May 27, 2023. For more information on these locations, admission fees, and to learn more about all that Loudoun PRCS has to offer, please visit loudoun.gov/prcs.
Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center is located at 46105 Loudoun Park Lane in Sterling. For membership and information, visit loudoun.gov/claudemoorerec or call 571-258-3600.
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Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a location and design public hearing about the Westwind Drive from Loudoun County Parkway to Old Ox Road project. The hearing will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Stone Hill Middle School, 23415 Evergreen Ridge Drive in Ashburn.
Public hearing materials, including the legal advertisement, are available for review at loudoun.gov/westwind.
The project begins at the intersection of Westwind Drive and Loudoun County Parkway (Route 607) and extends south approximately 6,330 feet to the intersection of Ladbrook Drive and Old Ox Road (Route 606). This four-lane, median-divided road will include construction of a new section of Westwind Drive from State Street to Ladbrook Drive in addition to other improvements along existing sections of Westwind Drive and Ladbrook Drive. The Westwind Drive extension will include a four-lane bridge over Broad Run. This project will directly link the roadways between two Metrorail Silver Line stations, the Loudoun Gateway and Ashburn stations, by connecting Loudoun County Parkway and Old Ox Road.
Comments will be accepted during the meeting or by June 19, 2023, through the online comment form at loudoun.gov/westwind; by mail to Yuliya Esmond, Loudoun County Department of Transportation & Capital Infrastructure, 101 Blue Seal Drive, Suite 102, Leesburg, Va, 20177, or by email. Please reference “Westwind Drive” in the subject line.
Funding for this project includes local tax funding and VDOT Smart Scale funding (State Project: 2988-053-175, PE101, RW201, C501; Federal: STP-5B01; UPC: 111670). This is a state and federally funded project that is administered by Loudoun County.
For more information about the Westwind Drive project, including a link to sign up for updates about the project and upcoming public meeting, visit loudoun.gov/westwind.
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Loudoun County invites members of the community to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of a one-of-a-kind destination playground at the Douglass Community Center. The ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the playground located behind the Douglass Community Center at 407 E. Market Street in Leesburg, VA.
Members of the Board of Supervisors, representatives of the Town of Leesburg, and the Loudoun Departments of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) as well as other local officials are scheduled to attend the event.
As part of the renovation project for the Historic Douglass High School Education & Development Campus, which is operated by Loudoun County Public Schools, PRCS engaged in a concept design for the playground structure that would complement the project and honor, restore and preserve the rich cultural significance of the building.
The Douglass High School, constructed in 1941 on land purchased by the African American community, was the only African American high school in Loudoun County until the end of school segregation in the county in 1968.
The Douglass Community Center playground replacement project creates a themed experience that embraces the global impact and contributions that African Americans have made as a part of American history. The playground includes one-of-a-kind custom-made structures and replicas that depict African American history and culture, including the Hall of Heroes, which is inspired by the architecture of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., and is the center structure that sets the tone for the themed playground concept.
About the Douglass Community Center
The Douglass Community Center has served the community since 1978 offering a wide variety of activities and programs for all ages, including year-round licensed preschool classes and camps.
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The Douglass Community Center in Leesburg, operated by the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS), is preparing to return to its newly renovated location at 407 E. Market Street and will open to the public on Monday, May 22, 2023.
Douglass Dunes Play Area
As part of the preparation to move from the center’s temporary location at 705-H East Market Street, the indoor Douglass Dunes, a beach-themed play area, will close to the public on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. The renovated outdoor Douglass Dunes area at the original 407 E. Market Street location is anticipated to open on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Preschool & Programs
The licensed preschool classes held at the temporary location of the Douglass Community Center will remain operating out of 705-H East Market Street until the end of the program’s school year, which concludes Wednesday, May 31, 2023. The temporary location at 705-H East Market Street is anticipated to fully close on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
All other programs and classes will begin operating out of the 407 E. Market Street location on Monday, May 22, 2023.
Project Background & New Playground
The Douglass Community Center was relocated to 705-H East Market Street in August 2021 as part of the renovation project for the Historic Douglass High School Education & Development Campus, which is operated by Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS). The Douglass High School, constructed in 1941 on land purchased by the African American community, was the only African American high school in Loudoun County until the end of school segregation in the county in 1968.
To help fully realize LCPS’s vision to renovate large portions of the Douglass School site to honor, restore and preserve the rich cultural significance of the building, PRCS engaged in a concept design for the playground structure that would complement the project. The Douglass Community Center playground replacement project creates a themed experience that embraces the global impact and contributions that African Americans have made as a part of American history. Custom structures have been designed to embody an authentic play experience through intentional educational components. The “Hall of Heroes,” inspired by the architecture of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., is the center structure that sets the tone for the themed playground concept.
The highly anticipated opening of the playground at the 407 E. Market Street location and a planned open house for the renovated Douglass Community Center will be announced soon.
About the Douglass Community Center
The Douglass Community Center has served the community since 1978 offering a wide variety of activities and programs for all ages, including year-round licensed preschool classes and camps.
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Beginning May 1, 2023, a segment of Church Street, NE, from North Street to the Pennington Lot in Leesburg, will temporarily close while improvements along the road are constructed. As a result, vehicle and pedestrian access to the Pennington Lot and Pennington Garage will temporarily relocate to a different access point approximately 500 feet east at the corner of North and Harrison Streets, NE. The Pennington Garage is the primary parking site for the Loudoun County Courthouse Complex.
Vehicles will access the Pennington Garage through a temporary entrance/exit located on the second floor of the garage. Pedestrians will enter and exit the garage at the same location using a pedestrian walkway. All motorists and pedestrians who use the Pennington Garage should follow all directional signage and are encouraged to use extra caution when entering and exiting the garage. The temporary street closure is expected to last approximately 4 to 6 weeks, weather permitting.
In addition, Rotary Park, which is located adjacent to the project at the corner of North and Church Streets, NE, will be closed until work has been completed.
The pending construction is considered part of the Loudoun County’s Courthouse Complex Expansion project. Construction along the short segment of Church Street will improve the road, stormwater management systems and sidewalks.
Shuttle Service
Due the closure of Church Street, the pick-up and drop-off location for the shuttle that runs between the Pennington Lot and the courthouse will also temporarily move to the corner of North and Harrison Streets, NE, at the end of the pedestrian walkway leading to and from the garage.
Complimentary shuttle service between the Pennington Garage and the courthouse will continue to run approximately every 10 minutes, Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Planning Your Trip to the Courthouse
Visitors to the Loudoun County Courthouse will continue to have access to free parking for standard size vehicles (vehicles under 8’2”) throughout the duration of the Church Street project. The Pennington Garage is located approximately three blocks from the courthouse. More information about planning your visit to the Loudoun County Courthouse Complex is posted at loudoun.gov/courthouse.
Wayfinding signage will be provided on-site to assist drivers and pedestrians with locating the access road and path.
About the Courthouse Construction Project
The Loudoun County Courthouse Complex expansion project includes the design and construction of the new 92,000-square-foot Loudoun County District Courthouse, renovation of existing courts facilities, and new parking facilities.
Significant progress on the new courthouse has been made in recent months. Installation of interior drywall, door frames and window glazing is complete on all levels. Permanent power for the new building has been established, and crews have installed the elevators and are painting interior walls. Construction of the new courthouse is expected to be complete this summer with the building opening to the public in the fall of 2023.
For more information about the new courthouse construction project, including contact information, and to sign up for email and text updates on the project, visit loudoun.gov/courts-expansion.
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Improvements to the Intersection of Claiborne Parkway & Marshfield Drive |
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Through Loudoun's Intersection Improvement Program, the county plans to make modifications to the intersection of Marshfield Drive/Claiborne Parkway. The purpose of this project is to transform this intersection into a “right-in, right out, left-in” configuration at Marshfield Drive as well as installing a U-turn lane for traffic traveling north on Claiborne Pkwy (heading towards the intersection of Wayside Circle/Claiborne Pkwy).
The design team has completed 90% of the design plan and working with VDOT to receive feedback.
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Loudoun County is passing along an opportunity for the public to provide feedback to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding aircraft noise. The FAA has scheduled webinars about aircraft noise as the agency conducts its Noise Policy Review (NPR), which the FAA indicates will help them address aircraft noise throughout the country.
The FAA hearings coincidentally are occurring at the same time as Loudoun’s ongoing efforts to engage the FAA about noise concerns from residents living west of Dulles International Airport. Those concerns were raised when the Board of Supervisors adopted a new Airport Impact Overlay District for properties around and near Dulles Airport in January 2023. The FAA has acknowledged Loudoun’s request and is preparing a response.
Meanwhile, the FAA will continue hearings related to its nationwide NPR. Members of the public may learn more by attending one of the upcoming webinars. In addition, the FAA is accepting comments submitted online, by mail, by FAX or hand-delivered until July 31, 2023.
According to the FAA announcement, four key considerations of its civil aviation noise policy are under review: recreational and commercial fixed-wing airplanes, helicopters, commercial space transportation vehicles, unmanned aircraft systems, as well as emerging technology vehicles (newer types of vehicles that will operate in U.S. airspace).
The FAA has been holding virtual public meetings about the NPR throughout May. The remaining webinars via Zoom and YouTube are scheduled for:
- Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 9:00 -11:00 p.m.
- Thursday, May 25, 2023, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
To learn more about the FAA’s Noise Policy Review, how to participate in the webinar and how to submit comments, visit the FAA’s website at: faa.gov/noisepolicyreview.
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Loudoun County has been recognized with four 2023 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs. Loudoun’s award-winning programs are:
Hal & Berni Hanson Regional Park, Category: Parks and Recreation
The opening of the Hal & Berni Hanson Regional Park in September 2022 was the culmination of a years-long, multi-departmental effort on the part of Loudoun County to transform 257 acres of land into a state-of-the-art park designed for all ages and activity levels. The public played a pivotal role in helping to shape the park’s features, which include a tournament-level disc golf course, the first-ever field in Loudoun specifically designed to be a dedicated cricket field, and two stadiums at the park designed as venues to hold regional and statewide tournaments. In addition to 17 athletic fields with lighting, the park includes more than 75 acres of passive recreational space and infrastructure. The project also includes road improvements to Evergreen Mills Road, which bisects the park, including a turn lane and a stop light at the entrance of the park. The park is operated by the Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services.
Loudoun Farm Exchange, Category: Community and Economic Development
The Department of Economic Development created the Loudoun Farm Exchange to fill a gap in the supply chain among rural producers in the county. While Loudoun offers a robust network of rural products and services, no centralized system to connect them existed, resulting in a lack of knowledge, and therefore, money leaving the county unnecessarily. The Loudoun Farm Exchange was designed to offer both in person networking events, as well as a 24/7 digital option that allows the rural producers to connect in real time, discovering local resources, suppliers and service providers and creating connections within the Loudoun farming community.
Pre-K Skill Builders, Category: Children and Youth
The Loudoun County Pre-K Skill Builders is a self-paced program offered by Loudoun County Public Library. The program is designed to strengthen preschoolers’ school readiness skills, which research has shown to be underdeveloped as a result of pandemic challenges. In the program, children and caregivers explore activities specifically chosen to focus on key areas: early literacy and math concepts, fine and gross motor skills, and social-emotional awareness. Each session includes two or three activities, in which participants can choose to engage for as long as they would like. Loudoun County Public Library staff encourage children’s efforts and caregivers’ questions but let the participants set their own pace. Through intentional play and dialog, children improve foundational skills while caregivers learn how to easily replicate and build on the activities at home. Both children and adults develop confidence and form relationships with others in the community.
Summer Camp Application Program, Category: Information Technology
The Department of Family Services provides annual financial assistance for eligible children to attend local summer camps through an application process. After years of paper-based applications, the department decided to look for ways technology could be leveraged to make the application process easier for families, and to reduce manual data entry for departmental staff. By utilizing cloud applications within the Microsoft 365 system, the department was able to fully digitize the application process. This allowed for a streamlined review process, greater internal collaboration and guaranteed that key stakeholders had visibility into the process from beginning to end. The department was able to accomplish all of this while utilizing a no-cost solution.
More Information
More information about the National Association of Counties and the NACo Achievement Award Program is online at naco.org.
More information about Loudoun County government’s award-winning programs are online at loudoun.gov/awards.
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During its May 16, 2023, business meeting, the Board of Supervisors increased the Loudoun County Public Schools’ (LCPS) FY 2024 Operating Fund budget by $13 million and acknowledged the potential to cover a state shortfall in Loudoun’s public school funding with its own year-end fund balance. The action leaves open the possibility that the state could still resolve some or all of the shortfall. In addition, the Board authorized LCPS’ re-appropriation of its own year-end balance of $3.3 million in FY 2024 to administer collective bargaining that the School Board approved in March.
Statewide, Virginia public school systems this year received less money from the state than was anticipated after a Virginia Department of Education calculation error that was not addressed in a subsequent budget bill. For Loudoun, that resulted in a $13 million gap in the FY 2024 budget.
As part of the approval, the Board permitted some flexibility for how the funds will be appropriated, depending on whether the state makes up the shortfall, makes up part of the shortfall or leaves the entire shortfall in place:
- If not resolved, the Board will provide up to $13 million of FY 2023 year-end fund balance to LCPS.
- If the state provides a portion of the $13 million state revenue shortfall, the Board will accept it in the FY 2024 LCPS Operating Fund and provide the remaining shortfall to LCPS using FY 2023 year-end fund balance.
- If the state covers the entire $13 million shortfall, the Board will not need to appropriate any of its own year-end fund balance.
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Loudoun County residents continue to give the county high marks and express satisfaction with county services and the quality of life, according to results of the 2022 Loudoun County Survey of Residents, which were presented to the Board of Supervisors Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
The survey results illustrate the nationwide trend of a decline in overall perception of county services, which is a trend for the approximately 500 national benchmarks that participate in the survey. Loudoun County fared well compared to its benchmarks, with 50 of the 123 ratings being 10 percentage points higher than other jurisdictions with similar populations. This finding indicates that residents have excellent or good views of the county’s economic health, their feeling of safety, the availability of recreational opportunities, and the county’s utility infrastructure. In addition, economic health, safety, utility infrastructure, residential and commercial design, and the natural environment were the top areas of importance for residents, according to the survey.
Key findings include:
- The economy in Loudoun County remains an asset and a priority for residents.
- Many aspects of Loudoun County’s community design receive positive reviews, but residents identify some areas of opportunity.
- Ratings for mobility and transportation are generally positive; alternatives to automobile-based transportation may be an area of focus for the county.
- Safety is a community strength and remains a priority for residents.
- Affordability is an area of opportunity for the county, with survey respondents rating the cost of living, cost of housing and Loudoun as a place to retire as less positive than other indicators.
Residents also identified areas where Loudoun should focus its attention in the next two years. These included schools, the cost of living/cost of housing, road maintenance, youth activities/reduction of youth crime, crime/drug use and traffic. Each of these areas were rated as essential or very important by 80 percent or more of survey respondents.
The 2022 Loudoun County Survey of Residents was conducted by the National Research Center. This periodic survey of residents helps Loudoun County glean insight regarding residents’ level of satisfaction with county services and obtain residents’ opinions on key county issues, such as growth management, public safety and taxes.
More information about the 2022 Loudoun County Survey of Residents and results of past surveys are online at loudoun.gov/survey.
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Erin McLellan has been promoted to Deputy County Administrator, Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced Tuesday. McLellan previously served as one of four Assistant County Administrators.
McLellan will fill the role that will soon be vacated by Deputy County Administrator Charles Yudd, who will be retiring from service this summer after a 26-year career with the county. McLellan’s appointment now provides a transition period during which Yudd’s duties will be transferred.
“Erin has demonstrated great leadership throughout her 18-year career with Loudoun County, which has prepared her for this new role,” said Hemstreet. “Her broad range of experience in public management and knowledge of this organization and our community will serve her and Loudoun well as the county moves forward in the coming years.”
Among McLellan’s duties are overseeing the operation of the Office of the County Administrator, serving in the absence of the County Administrator, and serving as a liaison to the county’s public safety agencies and Constitutional Officers. McLellan will also oversee the county’s federal and state legislative programs as well as its public/private partnerships.
McLellan began her career with Loudoun County government in 2005 as a management fellow and later as a human resources policy and research analyst. McLellan has been steadily promoted, becoming Budget Officer in 2013 and later head of the department. She later served as director of the Department of Finance and Budget and the county’s chief financial officer. McLellan was appointed as an assistant county administrator in 2020 and most recently supervised the Office of Emergency Management and Departments of Fire and Rescue, Transportation and Capital Infrastructure, General Services and Information Technology.
McLellan is a graduate of the University of Alabama and holds a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in public administration.
The Office of the County Administrator is Loudoun County government’s highest level management office under the direction of the Board of Supervisors. The office supports the Board and serves as its official liaison to the Constitutional Officers, the judiciary, and state and regional entities. Under the direction of the County Administrator, who is appointed by the Board, the office’s senior management team directs and supervises the day-to-day operations of all Loudoun County departments and agencies within its purview.
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Loudoun County has sold $189.7 million of general obligation (GO) bonds at a favorable interest rate of 3.20%. The sale generated $27.6 million of premium, which was used to reduce the par amount of the bonds. Six bidders submitted offers for the county’s bonds. Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC offered the bid with the lowest interest rate, which the county accepted. In the weeks leading up to the bond sale, the municipal market held steady allowing the county to receive a favorable rate.
Proceeds from the GO bond sale will be used to finance the following county and school capital projects:
County Projects
- Parks & Recreation
- Ashburn Recreation and Community Center
- Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park Phase II
- Public Safety
- Lovettsville Fire Station Replacement
- Transportation
- Braddock Road – Royal Hunter to Gum Spring Road
- Farmwell Road Intersection Improvements
- Intersection Improvement Program
- Route 50/Trailhead Drive Roundabout
- Route 7 and Route 690 Interchange
- Route 7 Improvements – Route 9 and Dulles Greenway
- Route 9/Route 287 Roundabout
- Sterling Boulevard/W&OD Trail Overpass
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Projects
- Elementary School Dulles South (ES-32)
- LCPS Capital Facility Renewals and Alterations
- School Security Improvements
- Valley Service Center Replacement
- Watson Mountain Middle School (formerly MS-14 Dulles North)
Additionally, the county has sold, through the Economic Development Authority (EDA), $37.2 million of public facility revenue bonds, with a true interest cost of 3.24%. The county received $4.7 million of premium which was used to downsize the par amount of the bonds. Eight bidders submitted offers for the bonds. Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. offered the bid with the lowest interest rate, which the county accepted.
Proceeds from the EDA bond sale will be used to finance the following county and school capital projects:
County Projects
- General Government
- Renovations to the Loudoun County Government Center
- General Government Office Building – Phase I
- Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Developmental Services
- Eastern Loudoun Group Residence
- Public Safety
- Courts Complex Phase IV
- Juvenile Detention Center
- Transportation
- Phase 2 of the Dulles Metrorail Project (Silver Line Extension)
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) Projects
Triple-A Ratings Reaffirmed
In the past month, the nation’s top bond rating agencies reaffirmed the county’s AAA/Aaa/AAA (S&P/Moody’s/Fitch) ratings on its general obligation bonds, and the strong AA+/Aa1/AA+ ratings (S&P/Moody’s/Fitch) on its appropriation-backed bonds issued through the EDA. The ratings agencies noted the county’s proactive management practices and policies, operating performance, sound reserves, broad and diverse tax base, and moderate long-term liability burden. Loudoun County has held the Aaa rating from Moody’s since 2004, and AAA rating from each of Fitch Ratings and S&P Global since 2005. A strong bond rating helps the county achieve the best possible interest rates to finance capital projects, saving taxpayers millions of dollars.
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The nation’s top bond rating agencies have again affirmed Loudoun County’s triple-A ratings on its general obligation bonds, noting the county’s strong financial performance, a robust economic profile with a diverse tax base and strong management. Loudoun County has held the Aaa rating from Moody’s since 2004, and AAA from Fitch Ratings and S&P Global since 2005. The three ratings agencies also affirmed Loudoun’s AA+ and Aa1 ratings on the upcoming sale of public facility revenue bonds through the Economic Development Authority, as well as outstanding appropriation-backed bonds.
“On behalf of the Loudoun Board of Supervisors, I’m pleased that Loudoun has once again achieved a AAA bond rating from the three major ratings agencies. Due to the sound, responsible fiscal policies of county administration, staff and the BOS, Loudoun continues to earn the highest possible rating,” said Board of Supervisors Chair At-Large Phyllis J. Randall. “Our high credit ratings give us flexibility to meet capital and operation needs of the county at the lowest possible cost.”
Fitch Ratings noted the county’s:
- Broad and diverse economy, supporting strong revenue performance and moderate long-term liabilities relative to its resource base.
- Strong financial performance, which maintains a stable unrestricted general fund balance sustaining the county’s ability to respond to fiscal stresses.
Moody’s noted the county’s:
- Diverse tax base outside of Washington, D.C., with very strong income and wealth levels.
- Strong and stable reserves and liquidity levels, supported by the county’s policies, proactive management and large budget, which together create financial flexibility.
S&P Global noted the county’s:
- Robust economic profile, supported by proactive management policies and long-term planning.
- Track record of positive financial performance through conservative budgeting practices that have enabled the county to build and sustain reserves, while continuing to make progress on capital needs.
“It is gratifying that Loudoun's adherence to its fiscal policies and financial management continue to be recognized through the reaffirmation of the highest credit ratings,” said Leesburg District Supervisor and Chair of the Board's Finance, Government Operations and Economic Development Committee Kristen C. Umstattd.
A triple-A rating is important to the county government and taxpayers because it helps the county continue to get the best possible interest rates to finance capital projects, saving millions of dollars. The reaffirmation comes in advance of the county’s upcoming sale of general obligation bonds and public facility revenue bonds through the EDA; the proceeds of which will be used for school and general government projects.
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Last week we had the honor of celebrating twenty-one Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians who graduated from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue’s 43rd recruit class in an official ceremony at Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg.
The recruits, their friends and family, along with members of fire and rescue leadership, Loudoun County administration and the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors looked on as Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary Clemens swore in the recruits as the newest members of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS).
Recently retired Deputy Chief Randall L. Shank emceed the event and in his opening remarks, commended the recruits for their hard work and commitment. “As with every recruit class, these individuals have endured many hours of physical training, academic challenges, long and often challenging training evolutions, as well as countless evenings and weekends of studying and time spent away from their family and friends.”
In remarks by Board of Supervisor Chair Phyllis Randall, the recruits were praised for their hard work and sacrifice and reminded that mental health and wellness are critical aspects of public safety that we should always be mindful of.
Supervisor Michael Turner from the Ashburn district shared with the recruits a glimpse of his military experience and reminded the recruits to trust their instincts and use every opportunity to learn.
For the first time in LCFR history, Recruit Class 43 completed an accelerated 12-week training academy, instead of LCFR’s traditional 26-week course. Applicants for this accelerated class were required to have certifications in firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency medical technician to be considered for the program. Once at the Academy, recruits participated in approximately 470 hours of physical training, learning Loudoun County’s emergency medical protocols, technical rescue, MAYDAY/firefighter down techniques, and live fire evolutions.
Special recognition goes to Firefighter/EMT James House who was designated top recruit for class 43. Firefighter House showed exemplary leadership, poise, and dedication throughout the challenging program, helping to ensure the success of his classmates.
Also recognized, the Lieutenant Alex J. Keepers Memorial Award winner for recruit class 43, Firefighter/EMT Catherine Cottone. The award was established to memorialize Lt. Keepers, who was tragically killed in 2007, and is presented to a recruit who made outstanding improvements throughout the academy, never quitting, and pushing through adversity.
Congratulations to the following personnel as they begin their careers as Loudoun County Firefighter/EMTs, assigned to various fire and rescue stations throughout the county:
Colby Ambrose
Brian Cunningham
Daniel Herdman
Jeffrey Berry
Connor Fagan
James House
Carlos Blanco
Kenneth Finzel
Michael North
Ethan Boberg
Hector Garduno
Alex Savard
Andrew Bredow
John Paul Gaston
Alexandr Smirnov
Ryan Carroll
Christopher Gough
Lucas Thomas
Catherine Cottone
Peter Gugliotta
Robert Weyer
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Loudoun County’s annual Tourism Grant competitive process is underway with the posting of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 2024) grant application at loudoun.gov/tourismgrant. The grant program is designed to support local tourism initiatives and events that drive tourists to Loudoun County.
Nonprofits, municipalities and businesses located in Loudoun County are invited to apply for up to $25,000 in funding for tourism, marketing and hospitality-related projects that attract regional and national visitors to Loudoun County.
Loudoun County’s Tourism Grants are designed to support initiatives that bring more visitors to Loudoun County, increase overnight stays in Loudoun hotels, and enhance the overall attractiveness and marketability of Loudoun County as a destination. These may include new or existing attractions, events, programs or marketing campaigns.
Funding from the program is to be spent solely on initiatives that increase tourism or qualifying tourism promotions consistent with state code and the Board of Supervisors’ Restricted Transient Occupancy Tax funding policy.
Any organization interested in submitting a request for funds must complete the grant application online. Applications must be submitted by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Additional information about the process, as well as a link to the online application form, may be found at loudoun.gov/tourismgrant.
Questions about the process may be directed to Darrell Simpson in the Department of Finance and Procurement by email or by phone at 571-258-3482.
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The Loudoun County Disability Services Board sponsors an awards program that honors businesses and organizations that display a strong commitment toward the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace. Nominations are open for the 2023 Full Accessibility and Inclusion: Moving toward Equity (FAIME) Awards, which honor businesses and organizations that go above and beyond to recruit, hire, train and promote people with disabilities and that have an inclusive workplace and business model.
Eligibility Requirements for Award Nominees
- Businesses and organizations must demonstrate a commitment to hiring people with disabilities, to providing accommodations in the workplace and to offering people with disabilities professional development opportunities so they can grow their skills.
- Nominees may be for-profit or nonprofit businesses and organizations, but may not be government agencies, nonprofits or businesses whose mission is to provide services to people with disabilities.
- Businesses and organizations may nominate themselves.
Nominations should be submitted through this online form. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, June 23, 2023.
Winners will be notified in July 2023 and an awards reception will be scheduled in October 2023, which is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
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Gary M. Clemens, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and Mike Chapman, Loudoun County Sheriff, are urging all Loudoun residents to be aware of what may be a new jury duty scam.
The scam may include a telephone call from an individual claiming to be a law enforcement officer or court employee notifying the resident of a failure to appear for jury duty, then demanding payment to avoid arrest.
Sheriff’s deputies, law enforcement officers, and court employees will never call Loudoun residents to advise them of a failure to report for jury duty, nor of an imminent arrest or fine. Rather, any resident who fails to report for scheduled jury duty should expect to receive an official written notice from the Circuit Court with detailed instructions on what actions should be taken.
“Scammers try to scare citizens into paying them money for reasons that are fabricated,” said Gary Clemens. “My office is determined to inform the public about scams like this and protect the integrity of the jury system in Loudoun County,” he added.
“The best recourse for a citizen who gets a call like this is to write down their caller ID number and notify the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) as soon as possible,” said Sheriff Chapman. LCSO routinely investigates telephone, email, and other scams for evidence of fraud.
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The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal's Office reminds our residents and visitors that open burning is prohibited in Loudoun County and the incorporated Towns of Hamilton, Hillsboro, Leesburg, Lovettsville, Middleburg, Purcellville, and Round Hill, between May 1st and September 30th.
These regulations prohibit open air fires or open burning with the following considerations:
- Campfires, no larger than three feet in diameter by two feet in height and used for cooking purposes, are exempt from these prohibitions, provided they are not within 50 feet of any structure.
- Portable outdoor fireplaces and chimineas are not considered open burning but must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and shall not be operated within 15 feet of a structure or combustible material. Single-family, attached and detached, homes are exempt from the distance mandate but are strongly encouraged to follow this fire safe practice.
- On a year-round basis, open burning (including campfires) is always prohibited in the town limits of Lovettsville, Middleburg, Purcellville, Round Hill, and all subdivisions ("urban or built-up areas") throughout the county.
Fire Marshal Disclaimer: The Loudoun County Fire Marshal may impose regulations, at any time, based upon complaint, atmospheric or other environmental circumstances, to restrict or extinguish any fire that is otherwise permitted according to these guidelines.
Violations and Penalty: Any person who violates the fire code could be convicted of a Class 1 misdemeanor, which carries a penalty of a fine up to $2,500 and up to a year in jail. Further, if convicted, a person may be required to compensate the locality for the full costs of fighting a fire.
Questions regarding open burning regulations should be directed to the Fire Marshal’s Office at 703-737-8600 or www.loudoun.gov/openburning.
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Soil health is an essential part of a successful farming operation, but how can we promote productive agriculture in ways that foster soil health, steward the environment and are economically feasible and rewarding? On May 4, 2023, more than 40 people from across Loudoun County met at Potomac Vegetable Farms to discuss methods, programs and tools that promote soil health, which are applicable to commercial growers as well as backyard enthusiasts. Here are a few program highlights:
Composting
To kick off the program, Michael Bradford from Potomac Vegetable Farms provided outdoor instruction on composting. Beyond being a medium for chemicals, soil is more complex and “kind of magical”. “We can’t control it, we can only help it,” by creating an environment that fosters “little hot houses” for bacteria and fungi to grow, creating things that promote soil complexity.
How does composting work? Heat is a crucial part of creating great compost. Combining nitrogen rich “green” and carbon-rich “brown” organic matter causes heat to be created, fostering an optimal environment for compost creation. Compost should be between 130-170 degrees for at least two weeks. For PVF, compost is not the main source of organic matter; rather, it’s a helpful soil amendment, it’s “the juice that makes it go”.
Cover Crops
Ciara Prencipe of Potomac Vegetable Farms provided a walking tour as she shared her knowledge about cover crops. There is a wide spectrum of benefits to using cover crops, including water retention, increase in organic matter, and reduction in erosion. She discussed seeding techniques and ways to work in organic matter. Ciara also advised that cover crops are great to use after removing landscape fabrics; though landscape fabrics can be powerful tools to suppress weeds, they are not great for promoting soil health since “[soil] is a living thing.”
Additionally, she shared some of her favorite cover crop seed mixes. She recommends including a grain, a legume, and adding a flower for fun. For fall crops, you can use barley, winter peas, and crimson clover. For summer, consider sorghum sedan grass, cowpeas, buckwheat, sun hemp, millet, and sunflowers. Having diversity in your cover crops provides more robust biomass.
Soil and Water Conservation District
Loudoun SWCD’s Urban/Ag Conservationist Chris Van Vlack shared that a guiding goal of Soil and Water Conservation District in this region is to promote the health of the Chesapeake Bay. As such, SWCD can provide funding for projects that meet these goals. Examples of past projects that have received funding include riparian buffering along a stream, nutrient buffering, rainwater harvesting, cover crops, tree planting, and no-till farming. Programs also exist for livestock stream exclusion and water systems to protect water quality and animal health.
Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) were started as a USDA program created during the dust bowl to prevent farmland from being depleted. In Loudoun County, Loudoun SWCD and Northern VA SWCD support Loudoun County residents by offering resources on best land management practices.
Soil Testing
Willie Wood, Executive Director of Northern VA SWCD, asked the question “Why soil test?”
Soil testing helps us maximize yield. Additionally, it also helps us minimize the amount of fertilizer we need to use to effectively produce yields. This has direct implications for the health of Chesapeake Bay when it comes to mitigating the effects of toxic runoff.
Willie encouraged participants to pick up a soil test at VCE Loudoun’s office, 750 Miller Dr. SE, Suite F-3, Leesburg. Additionally, he encouraged people to contact their local SWCD for assistance with crafting their nutrient management plans.
Soil Health in High Tunnels
As the rain started spitting in the afternoon, Extension Specialist Chris Mullins of Virginia State University guided participants through a high tunnel and asked, “What are soil health concerns specific to high tunnels?” Since production is happening beneath the equivalent of a ‘big umbrella’, there is increased protection, but the soil is not getting rain. Snow and wind are the biggest enemies of a high tunnel, and the structure requires support in the center to ensure the work.
We considered organic matter’s impact on the biological aspects of soil, compaction’s physical impact, and total soil fertility. Since the crops grow vigorously, they take up nutrients faster than they would in the field. Additionally, tillage work will impact soil health.
USDA-NRCS Conservation Initiative Programs
Crop Suitability Tool
Commercial Horticulturalist Beth Sastre of VCE Loudoun shared Loudoun County’s recently released Crops Suitability Tool. This online tool combines soil types, aspect (slope orientation), and percentage of slope to determine the best and least suitable sites in which to grow crops in Loudoun County. It lists different types of agricultural soils and their suitability for growing crops like grapes, tree fruits, hops, vegetables, flowers, herbs, small fruits, field crops, pasture, and hay.
Learning More
Additional Resources
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Loudoun County is preparing to launch a new online land management system designed to increase efficiency and transparency for Loudoun businesses and residents. The new system, called LandMARC, will create a comprehensive online tool for accessing, managing and maintaining Loudoun County's land-related information. The system is expected to launch in the near future, with additional announcements about the system “go-live” date coming soon.
In preparation for the launch of the new system, some services for land development customers will not be available for approximately a week leading up to the launch, including submitting or updating applications, scheduling inspections and submitting payments.
LandMARC will leverage new technology to better serve the needs of the county’s customers. Through an online portal, members of the public will be able to:
- Submit permit, land development and legislative land use applications.
- Submit electronic copies of plans and other required documentation.
- Track the status of applications and land development projects.
- Request pre-application and pre-submission meetings.
- Request inspections.
- Pay application fees.
- Access public records related to permits and plans.
The new system will replace current internal systems, as well as publicly available systems, including LOLA and e-Permits. These systems, which date back two decades, are no longer able to provide the scalability or transparency required to meet the expectations and needs of the county’s customers. LandMARC will add many new online capabilities to better serve the needs of residents and businesses.
Members of the public are encouraged to sign up to receive email and text message updates about the project to stay informed about its progress and the implementation and how this change in county services may impact them. To sign up for alerts and for more information, visit loudoun.gov/landmarc.
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During May – Mental Health Awareness Month – Loudoun County encourages the community to explore the mental health resources and educational opportunities available through the county government.
Educational Workshops
Loudoun County is offering a new interactive, educational workshop for parents, caregivers, educators and community members to learn more about preventing underage drinking and other substance use; “Talk. They Hear You.” Each workshop aims to help inform, prepare and motivate parents and caregivers to talk with their kids about these issues. Two sessions are available:
- May 18, 2023, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road NW, Leesburg
- May 23, 2023, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise Street, Sterling (Spanish session available May 23.)
Loudoun County also continues its ongoing mental health education and substance abuse prevention programs, including Mental Health First Aid, REVIVE!, Question Persuade Refer, and Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Events and Resources
The Prevention Alliance of Loudoun (PAL) is a community coalition that hosts events and activities to promote mental health and wellness and distributes educational materials and resources. The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services leads PAL, a coalition of youth, Loudoun County agencies, faith-based organizations, other community stakeholders and parents dedicated to mental health awareness and substance misuse prevention efforts.
For More Information
For more information about mental health wellness programs offered by the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services, visit loudoun.gov/mhsadsprevention.
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Loudoun County Treasurer H. Roger Zurn Jr. reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the first-half real property tax is Monday, June 5, 2023.
Note that payments received or postmarked after June 5, 2023, will incur a 10% penalty and interest. Any penalty, when assessed, will become part of the tax with interest accruing on both the tax and penalty at a rate of 10% annually. The due date will not be extended for bills where assessment questions have been filed with the Board of Equalization. Taxpayers who are having financial difficulties should contact the Office of the Treasurer’s Collections Team at 703-771-5656 for assistance.
Payments can be made using electronic check (eCheck), VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Please note that there is a convenience fee added to credit card transactions. There is no fee for eCheck. For safety and convenience, taxpayers are encouraged to make payments online.
Payments may be made:
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Online: loudounportal.com/taxes
- Telephone: 1-800-269-5971 may be called 24 hours a day. During regular business hours, call 703-777-0280. Please have your account number and credit card number ready.
- By Mail: County of Loudoun, P.O. Box 1000, Leesburg, Virginia 20177-1000
- In Person: Treasurer’s Office Locations:
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1 Harrison St. SE, Leesburg
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46000 Center Oak Plaza, Sterling (Note new location)
- The offices are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. A 24-hour drop box is located outside each office.
Contact the Loudoun County Treasurer's Office at 703-777-0280 or by email if you have not received your bill or if there are any questions.
Stay up to date on tax information by subscribing to the Tax Notices category of Alert Loudoun at loudoun.gov/alert. You can also text the word “TAXES” to 888777 to receive text messages about tax-related information, including upcoming deadlines. Please note: Additional message and data rates may apply.
For information regarding Real Property Tax Relief for the Elderly or for Disabled Persons, contact the Tax Exemption and Deferrals Division of the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office by email, by phone at 703-737-8557 or visit loudoun.gov/taxrelief.
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Legislative Applications for Development in the Ashburn District |
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Northstar Square
Application Number: ZMAP-2021-0017
(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 1,245 dwelling units. These include 297 single-family attached units, 356 multi-family stacked units, and 592 multi-family attached units. The residents are currently zoned to Newton-Lee Elementary School, Belmont Ridge Middle School, and Riverside High School.
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 application be sent back for another meeting of 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 and/or to leave a comment on this application, click here, then click the blue embedded hyperlink titled "Searchable List”, and type the application number “ZMAP-2021-0017” into the “Application Number” bar. Click “Select” and scroll down to comment and/or to review the application documents.
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Lansdowne Blvd Rezoning
Application Number: ZMAP-2021-0024
(Also known as "Elm Street Development")
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Description: “Lansdowne Blvd Rezoning” is a proposed application to rezone 9.22 acres to allow the construction of an additional 120 dwelling units. These include 72 single-family attached units and 48 multi-family stacked units. The residents are currently zoned to Steuart W. Weller Elementary School, Belmont Ridge Middle School, and Riverside High School.
Update: This application is scheduled to come to the May 23rd, Planning Commission Public Hearing.
For more information and/or to leave a comment on this application, click here, then click the blue embedded hyperlink titled "Searchable List”, and type the application number “ZMAP-2021-0024” into the “Application Number” bar. Click “Select” and scroll down to comment and/or to review the application documents.
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Broadlands Section 104
Application Number: ZCPA-2021-0011
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Description: “Broadlands Section 104” is a proposed application to rezone 10.19 acres to allow the construction of 106 dwelling units. These include 45 single-family attached units, 30 multi-family stacked units, and 31 multi-family attached units. The residents are currently zoned to Cedar Lane Elementary School, Trailside Middle School, and Stone Bridge High School.
Update: This application is scheduled to come to the June 27th, Planning Commission Public Hearing.
Previous Update: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application with the applicant.
For more information and/or to leave a comment on this application, click here, then click the blue embedded hyperlink titled "Searchable List”, and type the application number “ZCPA-2021-0011” into the “Application Number” bar. Click “Select” and scroll down to comment and/or to review the application documents.
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Belmont Chase II Commercial
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
Application Numbers:
SPEX-2022-0012 & SPEX-2022-0013
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Description: “Belmont Chase II Commercial” are two proposed Special Exceptions applications to allow the construction of an automobile service station (SPEX-2022-0012) and a fast-food restaurant with a drive-through (SPEX-2022-0013) in the Broad Run District.
Update: This application has been withdrawn by the developer.
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Previous Update: At the March 28th, Planning Commission Public Hearing, the Planning Commission voted to send application for the Automobile Service Station (SPEX-2022-0012) to a future Board of Supervisors Public Hearing. County Staff is working with the applicant to determine when this application will appear before the Board of Supervisors.
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Previous Update: The application for the Automobile Service Station (SPEX-2022-0012) is scheduled to come to the March 28th, Planning Commission Public Hearing. No Planning Commission Public Hearing has been scheduled for the application for the fast-food restaurant with a drive-through (SPEX-2022-0013).
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Previous Update: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application with the applicant.
All materials related to both applications can be found under “SPEX-2022-0012”. To access this information and/or to leave a comment on these applications, click here, then click the blue embedded hyperlink titled "Searchable List”, and type the application number “SPEX-2022-0012” into the “Application Number” bar. Click “Select” and scroll down to comment and/or to review these application documents.
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Belmont Innovation Campus
Application Number: ZMAP-2022-0021
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Description: “Belmont Innovation Campus” is an application to rezone 84.52 acres to allow for the construction of a data center.
Update: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application with the applicant.
For more information and/or to leave a comment on this application, click here, then click the blue embedded hyperlink titled "Searchable List”, and type the application number “ZMAP-2022-0021” into the “Application Number” bar. Click “Select” and scroll down to comment and/or to review the application documents.
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Goose Creek West
Application Number: ZMAP-2022-0013
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Description: “Goose Creek Village West” is a proposed application to rezone 20 acres (revised from 25 acres) to allow 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.
Update: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application with the applicant.
For more information and/or to leave a comment on this application, click here, then click the blue embedded hyperlink titled "Searchable List”, and type the application number “ZMAP-2022-0013” into the “Application Number” bar. Click “Select” and scroll down to comment and/or to review the application documents.
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Luck Stone Leesburg Plant
Application Number ZCPA-2023-0001
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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.
Update: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application with the applicant.
For more information and/or to leave a comment on this application, click here, then click the blue embedded hyperlink titled "Searchable List”, and type the application number “ZCPA-2023-0001” into the “Application Number” bar. Click “Select” and scroll down to comment and/or to review the application documents.
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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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Vantage VA 3
Application Number: STMP-2022-0016
(By-right Application)
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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.
For more information click here, then click the blue embedded hyperlink titled "Searchable List”, and type the application number “STMP-2022-0016” into the “Application Number” bar. Click “Select” and scroll down to review the application documents.
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Cyrus One
Application Number: No Application Submitted Yet
(By-right Application)
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Description: A data center, CyrusOne, purchased the site of the withdrawn “Hyde Park” application and intends to construct a data center. The developer has not yet submitted an application however, our office will continue to provide updates on this potential development as we receive them.
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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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Because your voice plays such a vital role in the decision-making process, a critical responsibility for me as your county representative is to provide you with the necessary facts to keep you informed about any and all issues affecting you or your family’s quality of life. Please don’t hesitate to contact me directly or my staff or click the "Take My Survey" button to leave a comment. |
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Mike Turner
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Supervisor
703-777-0205
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Rachael Mai
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Chief of Staff
703-737-8180
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Joel Gicker
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Legislative Aide
571-440-1947
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