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Urgent Request! Speak Out Against Power Lines on Rte. 7! |
I am asking all my constituents to sign up this Friday (tomorrow) at 8:30 AM to speak against transmission lines on Rte. 7 at next Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. Our goal is to fill all available speaking slots with speakers opposed to overhead power lines.
The signup phone number (703-777-0200) opens at precisely 8:30 AM this coming Friday, so please start calling at 8:25 and keep calling until you are assigned a speaker number or are placed on the stand-by list. We want to fill all the speaker slots to make our opposition heard to overhead transmission lines along Rte. 7. The first eight speakers will speak at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, and the rest will speak starting at 6:00 PM. If your speaker number is #1-8, you must be ready to speak at 5:00 PM. Otherwise be ready to speak at 6:00 PM.
One of our most powerful tools we can use to influence this outcome is our voice—SPEAK OUT this coming Tuesday and let the Board of Supervisors know we must find a better way!
As I’ve told many of you over the past month, approval lies in the hands of the State Corporation Commission. Dominion is an investor-owned public utility which, by law, must provide power to its customers, including our massive data center presence in eastern Loudoun. Dominion has no choice but to supply that demand, and right now, the only way they believe they can do it is by running overhead 500kv/230kv lines along Rte. 7 from Belmont Ridge Rd. to Loudoun County Parkway.
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Fun Fact about Loudoun County |
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Featured in the Ashburn District Flyer
Dominion's New Transmission Lines
Transportation & County Facilities Update
Loudoun County News
Upcoming Events
Legislative Applications for Development in the Ashburn District
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Significant By-Right Developments in the Ashburn District
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Reminder: When a land application comes to the Board of Supervisors all items on the consolidated agenda (items that are marked with an “*”) have a final vote at the beginning of the meeting if there is no public input. The consolidated agenda includes items for which there are no objections. However, items can also be added and removed from the consolidated agenda at the beginning of the meeting. Please note that if an item isn’t on the consolidated agenda the Loudoun County Board of Supervisor's (BOS) have modified the Board's Rules of Order to comply with changes to state law. The adopted changes now require any item appearing on a public hearing agenda for the first time (not item(s) on the consolidated agenda), including ordinance amendments and legislative land use applications, to be sent to a subsequent public hearing for approval, unless the Board suspends the rules to vote on the application. Alternatively, the Board could send an item to a committee for further discussion; however, the item will go back to a public hearing for final action. Final action will no longer take place during a BOS Business Meeting. To learn more, click here.
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Greetings Ashburn/Lansdowne!
One of the featured items in this week’s Flyer is the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite. We are now in the final stages of a 4-year process to update Loudoun County’s zoning ordinance and bring it into alignment with the county’s 2019 General Plan which establishes policy and the Board’s vision for land development in Loudoun County through 2040. This process normally takes about two years, but it was much more challenging this time for several reasons. First, though Virginia state code requires county general plans to be updated every five years, the county went from 2001 to 2019 without completing such an update. Isolated sections of the plan were periodically updated to remain in compliance with the code, but a comprehensive plan update was not done for 18 years. This resulted in quite a few significant disconnects between the Board’s planned growth strategy and the underlying zoning ordinance, which is meant to regulate landowners and developers.
After four long years, the draft zoning ordinance, commonly referred to as the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite (ZOR), is coming before the Board. Having gone through the long process of being drafted by staff, reviewed by the Zoning Ordinance Committee, and reviewed and refined by the Planning Commission, the ZOR has now come to us for final approval. This is a 600-page document comprising highly complex and detailed land-use planning technical language. Needless to say, this final review is a painstaking process for all of us. Relying on staff’s recommendations, Chair Randall has developed a structured review process whereby the entire Board of Supervisors meets approximately two nights each week to go over each chapter of the draft, listen to recommendations by staff and stakeholders, and then take a “straw poll” vote on the changes and final draft of each chapter. In early December, we will review all the informal “straw poll” votes, and after accepting, modifying, or rejecting them, the Board of Supervisors will pass the entire new zoning ordinance with a final resolution.
Lastly, I always like to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the talents of my interns who are working for me or who have worked for me in the past. During the summer, our office had the privilege of working with Daniel Segura, a rising Senior at Virginia Tech. Even though our time with him was short, Daniel was a pleasure to work with and I am excited to see where life takes him. Here is a message from Daniel Segura:
"Throughout the month of July, I was given the opportunity to intern at the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors in Supervisor Turner’s office. During the internship, I was able to learn about land applications through the Loudoun Online Land Applications (LOLA) system, get an in-depth look at many of the land applications currently active in Loudoun County, assist with research in current planning issues, and overall learn more about the development process and how the different parts of the county government work together.
As a rising Senior at Virginia Tech studying urban planning, this experience was immensely helpful in getting a look at the background processes that dictate the planning decisions that impact my community members and myself each day.
This experience has been instrumental in helping me to explore my interests in urban planning and has given me a clearer path for figuring out which subjects I wish to pursue in my career. I’d like to thank Rachael Mai, Joel Gicker, and Supervisor Turner for this opportunity, as well as all of the other great people that I met during my time there!
Daniel Segura
Former Intern for Supervisor Turner"
Cheers!
Mike Turner
Ashburn District Supervisor
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Dominion's Energy's Transmission Line Project |
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Dominion Energy is currently in the planning phase for the installation of new transmission lines along Route 7, between Belmont Ridge Road and Loudoun County Parkway. These new transmission lines are meant to improve the reliability and efficiency of electricity distribution for Data Centers in Eastern Loudoun County.
Background:
Dominion and PJM, the regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia, determined that new overhead transmission routes will be required to provide additional energy to areas in eastern Loudoun County.
Next Steps:
Dominion Energy is required by law to provide electricity to its customers. The State Corporation Commission (SCC) is the legal authority in Virginia that makes the routing decisions for all transmission lines. The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors (BOS) has no authority to approve or deny transmission line placement.
Dominion provides the SCC potential transmission routes and engages the community for feedback on the proposed concepts. Dominion Energy's latest public engagements include a virtual community meeting on August 24th and an in-person community meeting on August 29th, at Belmont Ridge Middle School.
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 through any of the following links:
• “GeoVoice,” is 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,” is an interactive website that includes information about all of Dominion’s transmission route plans for Loudoun County: engage.com/novareliability
Contact Dominion Energy:
Dominion Energy has provided the following contact information for questions and to provide feedback about this project:
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Transportation & County Facilities Update |
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The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) has opened its public comment opportunity and scheduled hearings on an application (Case # PUR-2023-00089) from the owners of the Dulles Greenway requesting to increase the maximum tolls for most drivers to $8.10 during peak hours, up from the current $5.80, and $6.40 during off-peak hours, up from $5.25.
Written Comments
Members of the public may submit written comments through January 24, 2024.
Written comments regarding the Greenway’s request for increased toll rates can be provided online through the SCC’s website.
Written comments can also be submitted by U.S. mail to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. All comments must refer to case number PUR-2023-00089.
Register for Oral Testimony
The SCC has also scheduled hearings regarding the Greenway’s request for increased toll rates. The public witness session is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 1300 East Main Street in Richmond. Public witnesses will testify by telephone.
Public witnesses who wish to provide oral testimony must pre-register by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in one of three ways:
The SCC allots each witness five minutes to provide testimony.
A separate public evidentiary hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 31, 2024, to receive testimony and evidence from the company, any respondents and the SCC staff. Although testimony from members of the public will not be accepted on January 31, 2024, the hearing will be open to the public.
Background
Loudoun County has opposed toll rate increases requested by the operators of the Dulles Greenway, Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II), which filed its application for the authorization for an increase in the maximum level of tolls last month. The SCC is the entity that considers such requests.
TRIP II has requested a toll increase of 22% during off-peak hours (from $5.25 to $6.40) and a 40% increase during peak morning and afternoon hours (from $5.80 to $8.10). TRIP II claims the increases are necessary to meet its debt obligation; however, data shows that use of the Greenway is down because of its already high toll rate. Traffic on the Greenway decreased substantially during the COVID-19 pandemic and has not returned to pre-COVID levels.
To promote use of the Greenway by more motorists, Loudoun County has consistently supported changing the Greenway’s toll structure to distance-based tolling while also lowering toll rates. The Greenway operator has the lawful ability to implement both changes now.
Virginia law enacted in 2021 provides objective criteria for evaluating toll increase proposals, including a requirement that proposed Greenway toll rates are “reasonable” to users in relation to the benefit they are deriving from using the road so that the rates do not “materially discourage” use of the road. Loudoun County believes TRIP II’s proposed rates will further discourage the use of the Greenway. The SCC uses the objective criteria to evaluate toll rate increase proposals and Loudoun County supports the SCC review process.
In addition, Loudoun County has opposed any legislation that would potentially permit automatic toll rate increases each year of an unknown amount and an extension of the Greenway’s operator’s license for an unlimited period of time, which is not good for Loudoun residents. The county’s opposition to automatic toll rate increase legislation and continued support of the SCC review process is intended to protect Loudoun residents who may choose to use the Greenway from arbitrary toll rate increases. Legislation supported by TRIP II pertaining to this matter was previously defeated by the Virginia State Senate twice on bipartisan votes.
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Loudoun County plans to begin a stream restoration project in the CountrySide area this fall that is intended to increase animal habitat, improve local water quality and reduce pollutants and sediments into the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The stream, which is a Potomac River tributary, flows between River Bend Middle and Potomac Falls High schools along the north side of Algonkian Parkway through property owned by CountrySide Proprietary.
The two-year project will require the closure of the pedestrian path north of Algonkian Parkway between Rutherford Circle and Chelmsford Court. A detour will guide pedestrians to and from an alternate route on the south side of Algonkian Parkway.
Work to restore 3,125 linear feet of the stream and reintroduce native species will result in the planting of approximately:
- 600 trees.
- 6,000 live stakes. Live stakes are stem cuttings inserted directly into the stream bank; the developing root networks help reduce soil loss.
- 5,000 sage and rush grass plugs.
Riparian and upland seeding along and above the banks of the stream also will be included.
Removal of some existing trees in the work area will be required; a tree survey was conducted to identify trees that will remain as the work proceeds. Most trees removed will be used for the restoration process; woody debris provides animal habitats, among other environmental benefits.
The project supports state and federal requirements to reduce pollutants into the Chesapeake Bay from local streams and is estimated to:
- Eliminate more than 200 pounds of phosphorus per year.
- Eliminate more than 500 pounds of nitrogen per year.
- Prevent more than 130,000 pounds of total suspended solids, such as sediment or particles that do not dissolve in water, from reaching the Potomac.
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In December 2022, the Board adopted an amendment to the county’s zoning ordinance that rezoned airport property to allow for uses, such as solar generation facilities, in Planned Development-General Industry Zoning Districts. The Board also added solar facilities as a permitted by-right use for properties greater than 500 acres. The Dominion Energy project will be developed across 835 acres in the southwest corner of the airport property.
According to Dominion Energy, the Dulles Solar and Storage project is expected to generate up to 100 megawatts (MW) of solar energy and store up to 50 MW of power, making it the largest renewable energy project developed at a U.S. airport. It will provide enough energy to power more than 37,000 homes during their peak output. The energy generated will serve Dominion Energy customers in Virginia.
“I am pleased that Dominion is investing in alternative energy sources at such a large scale,” said Loudoun Board Chair Phyllis J. Randall. “As our Commonwealth, nation and world is grappling with extreme weather due to climate change, we know that investing in alternative, sustainable energy sources is the answer to reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.”
Dominion Energy plans to develop two 1 MW solar carports that will partially power Dulles facilities, and provide 18 electric transit buses, 50 electric fleet vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations for Dulles operations.
Construction is scheduled to begin in late 2023 and is expected to be complete by late 2026.
The project received final approval earlier this year after an extensive, multi-year review by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration and Virginia State Corporation Commission, among other state and federal agencies.
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The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will consider potential revisions to the county’s Zoning Ordinance during a series of work sessions in September and October. The work sessions are the next step in the multiyear Zoning Ordinance Rewrite (ZOR) project and follow the Board’s July 26, 2023, public hearing, on the Draft Zoning Ordinance.
Schedule of Work Sessions
The Board’s first work session is scheduled for Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The sections and chapters scheduled for review are:
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Zoning Districts
The second work session is scheduled for Monday, September 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. and will cover chapters and sections related to uses in Urban, Suburban, Office and Industrial Zoning Districts:
- Chapter 3: Uses
- Chapter 4: Use-Specific Standards
- Chapter 12: Definitions
Documents prepared for the September 11 work session and all subsequent work sessions will be posted on the county’s website at least three days prior to the meeting date at loudoun.gov/bosdocuments.
A third work session in September is scheduled for September 26, followed by five work sessions in October. The complete schedule of work sessions is posted online at loudoun.gov/zoningordinancerewrite. The dates and times of all Board of Supervisors public meetings are posted at loudoun.gov/calendar.
Attend or Watch ZOR Work Sessions
The Board’s work sessions will be held at the Loudoun County Government Center, located at 1 Harrison Street SE in Leesburg. All of the Board’s public meetings are televised on the county’s cable channel, Comcast Government Channel 23 and Verizon FIOS 40, and livestreamed online at loudoun.gov/meetings.
Submit Comments to the Board of Supervisors
Members of the public may provide input to the Board of Supervisors throughout their review of the Draft Zoning Ordinance. Comments should be submitted to the Board through this online comment form. Anyone who does not have access to the internet may call 703-777-0246 to submit comments. An additional opportunity for public comment will be available at the Board’s second public hearing on the Draft Zoning Ordinance, which is tentatively scheduled for December 13, 2023.
Review the Draft Zoning Ordinance
The complete text of the Draft Zoning Ordinance being considered by the Board is available for review on the county website at loudoun.gov/zoningordinancerewrite. The county’s existing zoning ordinance, the Revised 1993 Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance, is posted at loudoun.gov/zoningordinance. Once adopted by the Board of Supervisors, the new zoning ordinance will replace the existing ordinance.
About the Zoning Ordinance
The zoning ordinance regulates land use throughout the county and is the primary implementation tool for the Loudoun County 2019 Comprehensive Plan, a policy document that provides guidance for elected officials and other governmental decision-makers as to where and how the community will grow over many years.
An update to the zoning ordinance is necessary following adoption of the Comprehensive Plan in 2019. The new zoning ordinance is intended to be more modern and user-friendly, with new district regulations that reflect the land use policies in the Comprehensive Plan.
More Information
Detailed information about the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite project, including a history of the process and a link to sign up for email and text updates on the project, is available on the county’s website at loudoun.gov/zoningordinancerewrite.
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During its September 5, 2023, meeting, the Loudoun Board of Supervisors endorsed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Environment and Energy Work Plan and accepted the Environmental Commission’s Annual Report. The work plan represents a more focused county effort on energy sustainability and the environment.
Five initiatives were developed by the commission with the help of staff in the Department of General Services and was informed by public comment and engagement:
- Environmental Justice
- Government by Example
- Natural Resource Protection
- Public Engagement
- Sustainable Energy
The initiatives are composed of 21 items, such as the implementation of the County Energy Strategy, studying the possible beneficial use of landfill gas, an energy-equity residential weatherization program, a new watershed management plan, and a study of wildlife corridors in the county to reduce vehicle/deer collisions.
More Information
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Loudoun County has again received national recognition for organizational excellence in public procurement. The Loudoun County Division of Procurement has earned the 2023 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institute.
The Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award is earned by public and nonprofit agencies that demonstrate a commitment to procurement excellence. This annual program recognizes procurement organizations that embrace innovation, professionalism, productivity, leadership and e-procurement.
Loudoun County has been a recipient of the prestigious award for 25 consecutive years.
The Loudoun County Division of Procurement is responsible for the acquisition of all goods and services, including professional services and construction, for Loudoun County government operations.
Details about many of Loudoun County’s award-winning programs and services may be found at loudoun.gov/awards.
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Loudoun County has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers. Association (GFOA). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. This marks the 32nd consecutive year that the county has received this honor from GFOA.
The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving more than 21,000 government finance professionals in the United States and Canada.
Details about many of Loudoun County’s award-winning programs and services may be found at loudoun.gov/awards.
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Loudoun County is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Community Support Services Grant Program.
The program is designed to assist nonprofits in supplying funds for durable medical equipment, utility assistance and other financial support to residents with low incomes who continue to be affected by the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and require support to maintain their employment, transportation, insurance and other services.
Nonprofit organizations with a history of working in the Loudoun County community and that assist residents who with low income—at or below 80% of the Area Median Income—are encouraged to apply.
To assist nonprofit organizations with understanding the application process, Loudoun County will host an informational webinar Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. through the Microsoft Teams platform. Anyone who does not have a Teams account may join the webinar by following these instructions.
Applications are due by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 2023.
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Loudoun County has launched its new online land management system, LandMARC (Land Management, Applications, Research, Coordination), which is designed to increase efficiency and transparency for Loudoun businesses and residents. The system is a comprehensive online portal for accessing, managing, and maintaining Loudoun County's land-related information.
LandMARC Overview
LandMARC leverages new technology and adds many new online capabilities to better serve the needs of the county’s customers. Through an online portal, members of the public are now 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 replaces outdated internal and publicly available systems, including e-Permits, LOLA (Loudoun Online Land Applications) and WAIRS (Web Automated Inspection Request System).
Sign up for a LandMARC Account
LandMARC accounts are required to apply for a permit or plan, request inspections, or manage active projects. All customers must create new accounts to do business in the system. Information on how to sign up for an account is available at loudoun.gov/landmarc. Members of the public can search for and access public records related to permits and plans without an account.
More Information/Resources
More information about the new system, including how-to guides and a link to sign up for updates as the new system is implemented, can be found at loudoun.gov/landmarc.
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Loudoun County officials encourage residents and businesses to take time during September to prepare for emergencies. September is National Preparedness Month, which promotes family and community disaster planning. This year’s theme is “Take Control in 1, 2, 3” and will focus on preparing older adults for disasters.
“We know older adults can face greater risks when it comes to extreme weather events and emergencies, especially if they are living alone, are low-income or have a disability. We encourage our older residents as well as people of all ages to prepare themselves and their families for the many types of hazards that could affect Loudoun County,” said Loudoun County Coordinator of Emergency Management Kevin Johnson.
Like many communities, Loudoun has the potential to experience many types of hazards, such as blizzards, flooding, high winds, power outages, tornadoes and even terrorist events. National Preparedness Month comes in the middle of hurricane season and is a reminder that even though Loudoun is inland, the county is vulnerable to the effects of hurricanes, which can produce extensive flooding hundreds of miles from the coast.
In addition to online resources, the Loudoun County Office of Emergency Management will have preparedness information available through displays at the county’s community centers, senior centers, the Loudoun County Government Center and Loudoun County Public Library branches throughout September.
Emergency Preparedness: Take Control in 3 Steps
By taking a few simple steps, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies that could occur anytime and anywhere.
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Step 1: Make a Plan: You may not be with your family when disaster strikes, so it is important to plan ahead for how to get to a safe place, contact loved ones and reunite once the emergency is over. Online planning tools for families, businesses and places of worship can be found at ReadyNOVA.
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Step 2: Build a Kit: Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for at least 72 hours. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency, such as water, non-perishable food, flashlights and batteries. If you have a pet, include items such as a selfie with your pet in case you get separated, medicine and grooming items as well as a collar and leash. Find out more at loudoun.gov/makeakit.
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Step 3: Be Informed: Know the types of hazards that may occur and how you will receive information before, during and after an emergency. Sign up for Alert Loudoun to get emergency information and other Loudoun County news and information. Monitor local weather forecasts from the National Weather Service.
Throughout National Preparedness Month, follow Loudoun County Government on Facebook and Twitter for tips on preparing for all types of hazards. For more information and resources on preparing for emergencies, visit loudoun.gov/ready.
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Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) is proud to announce that Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has appointed Patty Turner, LCFR’s Emergency Communications Center (ECC) Manager, to the Virginia E 9-1-1 Services Board.
Virginia’s E 911 Services Board consists of 16 members, with 13 that are appointed by the Governor. Some of its powers and duties include supporting and assisting agencies in the provision of 911 operations and services; planning, promoting, and assisting in the statewide development, deployment, and maintenance of an emergency services IP network; and consulting and coordinating with 911 centers and other various E-911 stakeholders.
Ms. Turner was sworn in last Thursday by Gary Clemens, Loudoun County’s Clerk of the Circuit Court, for her five-year term. “It is a great honor to have been selected by Governor Glenn Youngkin to serve on the E-911 Services Board and to continue my passion for the 911 Industry at the State level,” Turner said of her appointment.
Ms. Turner began her career in public safety communications in 1989 in Jefferson County, WV and worked for Leesburg Police Department before joining LCFR in 1999. Since joining LCFR, Patty has worked her way up from 911 dispatcher to dispatch supervisor and was promoted to ECC Manager in 2003. Ms. Turner holds many certifications related to emergency communications such as APCO’s Certified Public-Safety Executive, APCO Registered Public-Safety Leader, NENA Communications Manager Certification Program and Fitch & Associates Communications Center Manager. To learn more about the Virginia E 9-1-1 Services Board, please visit the Virginia Department of Emergency Management’s E 9-1-1 website.
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Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) announces changes are coming to the department’s registration system making it even easier for community members to find programs, activities, events, and reserve pavilions online.
In keeping with PRCS’s mission to connect all communities through exceptional people, parks, and programs – the registration and payment system, formerly known as WebTrac, is now called PRCS Connect. Residents can view the updated registration system beginning Tuesday, August 15 online at loudoun.gov/PRCSconnect or through the Loudoun PRCS website at loudoun.gov/PRCS. Please note, your WebTrac account username and password will work for PRCS Connect.
Along with the registration system’s new name and look, the system will offer additional search capabilities to better serve the community. The more user-friendly and mobile-equipped PRCS Connect will still showcase the same great programs and activities developed by PRCS staff. PRCS Connect also will continue to improve access to PRCS facilities and amenities across Loudoun County, including the ability to reserve pavilions online which was launched earlier this summer.
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Loudoun County Treasurer H. Roger Zurn Jr. reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the second-half personal property tax is October 5, 2023.
Payments received or postmarked after October 5, 2023, will incur a 10% penalty and interest. Any such penalty, when assessed, will become part of the tax with interest accruing on both the tax and penalty at a rate of 10% annually. Personal property taxes remaining unpaid after 60 calendar days from the original due date will incur an additional 15% penalty. 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
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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:
- 1 Harrison St. SE, Leesburg
- 46000 Center Oak Plaza, Sterling
A 24-hour drop box is located outside each office.
Business Hours
The regular business hours for the Treasurer’s offices are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Wednesday, October 4, and Thursday, October 5, the offices will be operating under extended business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For More Information
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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During September — Workforce Development Month — the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will feature special virtual and in-person events at no cost for job seekers and people who are considering changing careers.
“Our annual celebration of September as Workforce Development Month kicks off with an invitation for the public to join us at our Open House on September 8 and culminates with an Employment Resource Expo and Job Fair September 20,” said Loudoun County Workforce Program Manager Shelly Rodriguez. “We also are offering seminars covering topics that provide foundational tools and resources plus information on industry trends to equip and empower all job seekers for career success.”
The in-person events will take place at several locations: the Workforce Resource Center at 705 E. Market Street, Suite E in Leesburg, Loudoun County Public Library branches, community centers and a recreation center. Visit loudoun.gov/workforcemonth for detailed information about each event and how to register. Events will include:
Open House
- Friday, September 8, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Workforce Resource Center
The Resume Roadshow (Four sessions)
- Tuesday, September 12, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Sterling Library, 22330 S. Sterling Blvd, Suite A117, Sterling, 20164
- Thursday, September 14, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Loudoun Valley Community Center, 320 W. School Street, Purcellville, 20132
- Tuesday, September 19, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Gum Spring Library, 24600 Millstream Drive, Stone Ridge, 20105
- Thursday, September 21, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg, 20176
Re-set and Re-start Your Job Search Strategy (Three-part series)
- Session 1 – Employers’ Expectations: How Do You Measure Up?, Monday, September 11, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., Virtual
- Session 2 - My Next Move, Wednesday, September 13, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Workforce Resource Center
- Session 3 – Setting Realistic Job Search Expectations & Resume Alignment, Friday, September 15, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Workforce Resource Center
Creating an Effective Elevator Speech
- Tuesday, September 12, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m., Workforce Resource Center
Employment Resource Expo and Job Fair
- Wednesday, September 20, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Claude Moore Recreation Center, 46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling, 20164
- Prepare for the fair:
- Attend the “Ready, Set, Go to the Job Fair” Workshop, Monday, September 18, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Virtual
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Get your free copy of “Turn a Job Fair into a Job Offer” booklet. Visit the Workforce Resource Center or call 703-777-0150
Anyone who requires a reasonable accommodation to participate in Workforce Development Month events may contact the Workforce Resource Center at 703-777-0150. Three business days’ notice is requested.
The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center, a Virginia Career Works affiliate, provides no-cost resources and equipment to job seekers and businesses to help them achieve their employment goals. More information about the center can be found at loudoun.gov/wrc or by visiting the center at 705 E. Market Street, Suite E, in Leesburg.
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Loudoun County, in partnership with the Prevention Alliance of Loudoun (PAL) and Loudoun Serenity House, will celebrate Recovery Month by hosting the third annual Loudoun Recovery Festival on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Douglass Community Center, 407 E. Market Street in Leesburg.
The Loudoun Recovery Festival is free and open to everyone of all ages. The event will provide the opportunity to connect with others while learning about community programs and resources. The festival will feature music, food, raffle prizes, and a variety of health and wellness vendors.
Some of the participating agencies, organizations and vendors include:
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Ashley Addiction Treatment Center
- Chris Attwood foundation
- Crossroads
- Equality Loudoun
- Green and Beyond
- Inova Behavioral Health Services
- Inova Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Services
- Insight into Action Therapy
- LAWS Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
- Loudoun Cares
- Loudoun Club 12
- Loudoun County Department of Housing & Community Development
- Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Developmental Services
- Loudoun County Health Department
- Loudoun County Juvenile Court Service Unit
- Loudoun County Public Schools
- Loudoun County Sheriff's Office
- Loudoun Free Clinic
- Loudoun Homeless Services Center
- Loudoun Hunger Relief
- Loudoun OAR - Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources
- Loudoun Serenity House
- Loudoun Workforce Resource Center
- Mainspring Recovery
- Mason & Partners Clinic
- Mobile Hope
- Nar-Anon Family Groups
- Narcotics Anonymous
- National Alliance on Mental Illness, Northern Virginia
- National Capital Treatment & Recovery
- Northern Virginia Family Service
- Oxford House
- Pet Partners
- Prevention Alliance of Loudoun
- Recovery Dharma
- Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services
- Virginia Department of Veterans Services
- Women Giving Back
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 on PAL, visit loudoun.gov/preventionalliance or send an email.
For more information on prevention and intervention programs and services offered by the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services, visit loudoun.gov/mhsadsprevention or call 703-771-5155.
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Loudoun County offers ongoing mental health education and substance abuse prevention trainings. All trainings are free, but seats are limited and registration is required, with the exception of Rapid REVIVE! The schedule of upcoming classes for September 2023 is as follows:
Adverse Childhood Experiences Training
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training aims to raise awareness of the impact of potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood. ACEs are linked to chronic health problems, mental illness and substance abuse in adulthood. The training teaches that ACEs prevention is a key to improving a community’s well-being. The virtual training presentation lasts about one hour. Discussion and a question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
The next class will be held:
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September 25, 2023, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid offers training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. The training also teaches the skills that someone needs to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. There are two versions of the program, a general adult program and a program for adults who interact with youth. The trainings are usually held over a two-day period, with the class lasting for about three hours each day.
The next trainings will be held:
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Adult Mental Health First Aid (In-Person): September 20 & 21, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. each day. The in-person training will be at the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services office at 21641 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, Lucketts Room.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid (Virtual): September 28, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch break.
Opioid Overdose Reversal
REVIVE! is the opioid overdose and naloxone education program for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The training is free and anyone who uses opioids or knows someone who is using opioids is encouraged to attend a training. Loudoun County offers two versions of the program - Rapid REVIVE! and Virtual REVIVE!
Rapid REVIVE! is a shortened format that allows individuals to complete the training in six minutes. After watching a short video and then providing their contact information, participants receive free naloxone nasal spray. They may choose to receive naloxone by mail or arrange pickup. Rapid REVIVE! is available anytime. No registration is required.
Virtual REVIVE! is a one-hour, scheduled training session that requires registration. Participants who complete the training are also eligible to receive free naloxone nasal spray. They may choose to receive naloxone by mail or arrange pickup.
The next scheduled training will be held:
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September 29, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
REVIVE! trainings can also be scheduled upon request. For details about the training and to register, visit loudoun.gov/revive.
Suicide Prevention Training
Question Persuade Refer (QPR) training helps people recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to refer someone for professional help. The suicide prevention training teaches three simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide; Question, Persuade and Refer. The virtual training presentation lasts about one hour. Discussion and practice opportunities will follow the presentation.
The next class will be held:
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September 18, 2023, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
For More Information
For more information on the prevention and intervention services offered by the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services, visit loudoun.gov/mhsadsprevention or send an email.
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The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) will host an in-depth forum on how the threat of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs is being addressed by key stakeholders, and how to best work together to save lives in Loudoun County.
The forum, Fighting Fentanyl Together, will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy, 45299 Research Place, Ashburn.
The featured guest speaker is Delaine Mazich, who lost her son, Grey, to a fentanyl overdose on September 2, 2020.
Expert panelists include:
- Jessica Aber, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia
- Susan Carroll, President, INOVA Loudoun Hospital
- Terry Cole, Virginia Secretary of Public Safety
- John Cook, Deputy Director, Investigative Support Center, WB/HIDTA
- Jared Forget, Special Agent in Charge, DEA Washington Field Office
- Dr. Ramia Gupta, Medical Director, Loudoun County Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Developmental Services
- Melissa Hinton, Founder and Chair, Loudoun Serenity House
- Keith Johnson, Chief, Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue Services
- Dr. Daniel Smith, Chief of Staff, Loudoun County Public Schools
Each will address the role of their respective organizations, and answer questions from the audience. Sheriff Mike Chapman will serve as host and moderator.
The forum, which builds on a similar one sponsored by the LCSO last year, is free and the public is encouraged to attend.
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Legislative Applications for Development in the Ashburn District |
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Reminder: When a land application comes to the Board of Supervisors all items on the consolidated agenda (items that are marked with an “*”) have a final vote at the beginning of the meeting if there is no public input. The consolidated agenda includes items for which there are no objections. However, items can also be added and removed from the consolidated agenda at the beginning of the meeting. Please note that if an item isn’t on the consolidated agenda the Loudoun County Board of Supervisor's (BOS) have modified the Board's Rules of Order to comply with changes to state law. The adopted changes now require any item appearing on a public hearing agenda for the first time (not item(s) on the consolidated agenda), including ordinance amendments and legislative land use applications, to be sent to a subsequent public hearing for approval, unless the Board suspends the rules to vote on the application. Alternatively, the Board could send an item to a committee for further discussion; however, the item will go back to a public hearing for final action. Final action will no longer take place during a BOS Business Meeting. To learn more, click here.
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Northstar Square
Application Number: LEGI-2023-0020
(Formerly known as "Mercer Crossing")
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Description: "Northstar Square” is a proposed application to rezone 110.86 acres to allow the construction of 1,138 dwelling units. These include 297 single-family attached units, 485 multi-family stacked units, and 356 multi-family attached units. The residents are currently zoned to Newton-Lee Elementary School, Belmont Ridge Middle School, and Riverside High School.
Update: The Northstar Square rezoning application was removed from the September 13th BOS Public Hearing agenda, by the developer. The developer has indefinitely deferred their application.
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Previous Update: At the June 8th Planning Commission Work Session, the Planning Commission voted to send the Northstar Square application to the September 13th, Board of Supervisor's Public Hearing, with a recommendation of approval.
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Previous Update After the Planning Commission voted to send the Northstar Square application to the Board of Supervisors, with a recommendation of denial, the applicant requested that the recommendation be reconsidered, the recommendation was rescinded, and was sent back to the Planning Commission’s Work Session on June 8th.
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Previous Update: At the April 13th, Planning Commission Work Session, the Planning Commission voted to send this application to the June 14th Board of Supervisors Public Hearing.
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Previous Update: At the February 9th, 2023, Planning Commission Work Session, the Planning Commission voted to send this application to future work session on April 13th.
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Previous Update: This application is scheduled to come to the February 9th, 2023 Planning Commission Work Session.
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Previous Update: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application with the applicant.
For more information on this application, click here. To review the application documents, scroll down to the middle of the page and click the “Attachments” tab. To leave a comment click here.
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Lansdowne Blvd Rezoning
Application Number: LEGI-2023-0026
(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: At the May 23rd, 2023, Planning Commission Work Session, the Planning Commission voted to send this application to future work session. The date of this work session is September 14th, 2023.
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Previous Update: This application is scheduled to come to the May 23rd, Planning Commission Public Hearing.
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 comment click here.
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Broadlands Section 104
Application Number: LEGI-2023-0024
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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: At the June 27th, 2023, Planning Commission Public Hearing, the Planning Commission voted to send this application to a future work session. The date of this work session is September 14th, 2023.
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Previous Update: This application is scheduled to come to the June 27th, Planning Commission Public Hearing.
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Previous Update: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application with the applicant.
For more information on this application, click here. To review the application documents, scroll down to the middle of the page and click the “Attachments” tab. To leave a comment click here.
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Arcola Farms Residential
Application Number: LEGI-2023-0034
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Description: “Arcola Farms Residential” is a proposed application in Ashburn and Little River Districts to rezone 80.8 acres to allow the construction of three hundred and seven (307) single-family detached residential units. The residents are currently zoned to Sycolin Creek Elementary School, Brambleton Middle School, and Independence High School.
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 comment click here.
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Goose Creek Village West
Application Number: LEGI-2023-0038
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Description: “Goose Creek Village West” is a proposed application to rezone 20 acres (revised from 25 acres) to allow for the construction of an additional 222 residential units. These include 104 single-family attached units, and 46 multi-family stacked units, and 72 multi-family attached units. The residents are currently zoned to Belmont Station Elementary School, Trailside Middle School, and Stone Bridge High School.
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 comment click here.
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Belmont Innovation Campus
Application Number: LEGI-2023-0048
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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: The application for the Belmont Innovation Campus (LEGI-2023-0048) is scheduled to come to the September 26th, Planning Commission Public Hearing.
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Previous Update: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application with the applicant.
For more information on this application, click here. To review the application documents, scroll down to the middle of the page and click the “Attachments” tab. To leave a comment click here.
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Luck Stone Leesburg Plant
Application Number LEGI-2023-0084
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Description: Luck Stone Leesburg Plant is a Zoning Concept Plan Amendment (ZCPA) Application to amend proffers and development conditions to allow for expansion of mining operation in quarry B, on the east side of Goose Creek, underneath the current processing plant, resulting in the processing plant and point of sale to move to the west side of the property. On the west side of Goose Creek, the application is amending the development conditions to allow for Stonewater Lane to be used for shipping mined materials off-site and to rezone a portion of Luck Stone’s property to allow for data center uses. According to Luck Stone, if this application is approved, the timing of the relocation of the point of sale to Stonewater Lane and the expansion of mining operations in quarry B is subject to several variables but is not currently anticipated for approximately 25 years.
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 comment click here.
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Goose Creek Retail LLC
Application Number: LEGI-2023-0067
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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.
Update: This application is schedule to come to the October 24th Planning Commission Public Hearing.
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Previouse 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 comment click here.
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Belmont Cove
Application Number: LEGI-2023-0074
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Description: “Belmont Cove” is a Zoning Map Amendment application to rezone 8 acres to allow for the construction of 80 multifamily residential units. The residents are currently zoned to Newton-Lee Elementary School, Belmont Ridge Middle School, and Riverside High School.
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 comment click here.
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Significant By-Right Developments in the Ashburn District |
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By-right: A "by-right" development is an application that does not require approval from the Board of Supervisors. The approval/denial of applications for by-right developments are managed administratively by county staff and must conform to the current zoning ordinance.
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Description: “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 on this application, click here. To review the application documents, scroll down to the middle of the page and click the “Attachments” tab.
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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.
For more information on this application, click here. To review the application documents, scroll down to the middle of the page and click the “Attachments” tab.
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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).
For more information on this application, click here. To review the application documents, scroll down to the middle of the page and click the “Attachments” tab.
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21819 Ashburn Road Property
Application Number: BLDR-2023-001655
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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.
For more information on this application, click here.
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VDOT 511
511 provides users with real-time, accurate traffic information from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) about road conditions, traffic congestion, and highway construction anywhere you are, anytime you need it.
More information on VDOT 511 can be found here.
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Online Process for Building Permits, Land Development Applications
Homeowners and residential contractors can submit their completed application form and supporting documentation, including drawings and plats, in PDF format for most residential construction projects to the Department of Building and Development online. More information about the online submission process and requirements is available here.
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Residential Traffic Calming Guide
Loudoun County’s Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI) manages an eight-phase process to address traffic calming, which considers residents’ concerns regarding speeding, safety and overall quality of life on publicly-maintained residential streets.
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Who Maintains my Street?
To identify which entity responsible for maintaining your road/street, Loudoun County made an online color coded mapping system which helps residents determine who to contact when work needs to be done.
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Report a road problem
VDOT created an easy to use online form to report unsafe and hazardous road conditions. Similarly, work requests for state-maintained roads can also be made here.
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Paving Schedule
VDOT reports what roads will be paved during the fiscal year and updates their website with progress updates.
Find VDOT's Paving Schedule here.
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As your representative on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, my top priority has been to serve your needs and work towards the betterment of our community. Please don’t hesitate to contact me directly or my staff with any input and ideas you may have for the Ashburn District. The best way to reach me is by email, which I monitor on a regular basis.
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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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