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1) Acceptance of minutes (May 27, 2025)
Motion: Accept minutes from meeting of May 27, 2025.
Mover/Second: Councilmember Steinberg / Councilmember Nacey (on record)
Outcome: Approved, 7-0.

2) Adoption of meeting agenda
Motion: Adopt meeting agenda for June 10, 2025.
Mover/Second: Councilmember Nacey / Councilmember Steinberg
Outcome: Approved, 7-0.

3) Consent agenda (items A, C, D, E)
Items included: A — Fiscal Year 2027 budget schedule; C — Police station construction management task order and construction administration change order (with two resolutions); D — Performing Arts Commission bylaws; E — 2025 Town of Leesburg emergency operations plans.
Motion: Approve listed consent items (item B, Crescent District streetscape study, removed for separate consideration).
Mover/Second: Councilmember Kerkowski / Councilmember Nacey
Outcome: Approved, 7-0.

4) Crescent District streetscape study (removed from consent and considered separately)
Motion: Approve Crescent District streetscape study design task order authorization.
Mover/Second: Councilmember Steinberg / Councilmember Nacey
Outcome: Approved, 6-1 (one councilmember opposed). Councilmember Wilt announced his opposition on the record prior to the vote.

5) Resolution supporting campaign finance reform
Motion: Approve a resolution declaring the town council’s position that campaign finance reform is needed at the national level (including overturning Citizens United) and at the state level (strengthening Virginia law).
Mover/Second: (Mover not named on the record) / Vice Mayor Simono Johnson
Outcome: Approved, 6 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain.

6) Endorsement of the town-wide public-art project (Town with a Heart)
Motion: Endorse public-art project; allow Commission on Public Art to proceed with calls and locations.
Mover/Second: Councilmember Steinberg / Councilmember Cummings
Outcome: Approved, 7-0. (Also covered in separate article.)

7) Endorsement of the Plaza Street sidewalk design
Motion: Approve design endorsement and include add‑alternate language to evaluate reflectors between vehicle lanes and bike lanes.
Mover/Second: Councilmember Steinberg / Councilmember Cummings
Outcome: Approved, 7-0. (Also covered in separate article.)

8) Special exception TL-SPEX-2024-0012 (Church & Market)
Motion: Approve special exception with conditions, including EV-charging commitment language to be determined at site-plan stage.
Mover/Second: Councilmember Steinberg / Vice Mayor Simono Johnson
Outcome: Approved, 7-0. (Details covered in separate article.)

Routine and ceremonial items: Several proclamations and ceremonial recognitions were read and approved by voice vote; these are ceremonial and are not summarized as policy actions here.

Notes: Where motions did not include a clearly announced mover on the public record, the minutes show a second or recorded tally; tallies and outcomes above match on‑record votes as read at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Leesburg - Town Council Meeting - Jun 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved several consent items, a streetscape study, a campaign finance reform resolution and other routine actions; key votes and tallies follow.","taxTitle","Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia","taxId",5641,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6645403,"Council backs town-wide public‑art 'hearts' project to boost downtown vibrancy",420,1065000,1485000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3755431-a426be451fd01abcd0b87bbaf9f0641d&start=1065&end=1485","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3755431-a426be451fd01abcd0b87bbaf9f0641d/thumbnail_1065000.jpg","/articles/6645403/Leesburg/Loudoun-County/Virginia/Council-backs-town-wide-publicart-hearts-project-to-boost-downtown-vibrancy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6645403-eb7c3f4b5551a2816609d7813cf55377/orig.mp4?Expires=1770827137&Signature=IjXrQg6Uk7HQ9UgxBLL7izg3eBOrIOVt~sE~~nMeXhrg8clStdwSY526Vd9Us1OwhXlDN~lJEwKAMoXb9NCHGTv0FqJBuJzQduzTQQGJJJmXw2d3UB0oIofPxyKrgGRdwoTRVqJjd2dX3LemD24dhxMw8U1FvM4tWjraIc1QIfjKF~kHPSeR27zXpewLPI7W6SeXE0v4owB3rX1ERUYP~5yxcS8VQLsGLUjoBq3OeR2qjcjU6lPyPkgG6OUew3xPtjhWEWAk7~hj7eYWel4BauhyBzHb5a48YfLjsCyLG8g5XNxUSzdodY4eorg6pR1EYFqon1pB2zEVf-PLtGN~-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leesburg Town Council unanimously endorsed a proposed town‑wide sculpture initiative June 10 that would install a series of heart sculptures downtown to showcase local artists and draw visitors.

Jeanette Ward, representing the Commission on Public Art, and fellow commission member Tiara described the proposal as a community-building arts project modeled on similar programs elsewhere. Ward said the commission envisions private sponsors covering most installation costs, with the commission providing the call to artists and seed funds already approved in its budget.

“We'd like to showcase local artists. It's really a community building as well as tourism,” Ward said. The commission suggested an initial set of 10 locations in historic downtown, with flexibility to place additional sculptures on private property with sponsor support.

Councilmember Steinberg moved to endorse the public‑art project, Councilmember Cummings seconded, and the council approved the endorsement 7-0.

The commission and staff said they will return to council with location details, calls to artists, and the sponsorship plan as the program moves into implementation.","The Town Council endorsed a Commission on Public Art proposal to install a series of sponsor‑funded heart sculptures downtown to showcase local artists and attract visitors; endorsement passed 7-0.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6645407,"Leesburg council endorses Plaza Street sidewalk design with reflector add‑alternate",1008,1422000,2430000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3755431-a426be451fd01abcd0b87bbaf9f0641d&start=1422&end=2430","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3755431-a426be451fd01abcd0b87bbaf9f0641d/thumbnail_1422000.jpg","/articles/6645407/Leesburg/Loudoun-County/Virginia/Leesburg-council-endorses-Plaza-Street-sidewalk-design-with-reflector-addalternate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6645407-d16852a14fa0da341be52414bd79ff17/orig.mp4?Expires=1770827137&Signature=Lg2rMM-rQetnw8TqRK8zsw5dMxQVXTCxL4VrYEIuneVj-PJuaHnuvK3g8O-eMrHlFKQ5lvIzYP~CeFuZEkp6W~wCGNf3u5HT7aMdkiZy-Q8Nu069fyRmKf0MLtBHMOpjVUtI0eBIxPybYMgMIGq64SIULxXQa-h51fBYxQzwO4DUiSNzolHMMv1OokHQDbNOG1TX1SuK6EVZ-HqCqnufPI3CaPexL1m22s~0yLrOZ8e9ly6F1Ot7d1fLuLCRo3rnoev9QVT7CiCXz49z1OpC0jMXShouRHSoXNAHmtHWnzG1bVo38XR0dDuA6Wjc8vdAa~r3NETsiobs74w-DzPEAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leesburg Town Council endorsed the design for the Plaza Street sidewalk project June 10, backing a federally funded plan to fill a missing sidewalk segment and improve pedestrian and bicycle access along Plaza Street between the Leesburg Police Station and Edwards Ferry Road.

Public Works project manager Christine Rowe told the council the project proposes a five‑foot sidewalk on the west side of Plaza Street, ADA upgrades at existing bus stops, a new mid‑block crosswalk with rapid‑flashing beacons, a new streetlight and a roadway shift that narrows the traveled way by about eight feet to make room for the sidewalk. Rowe said most existing trees will be retained; one poor‑condition tree will be removed and three new trees planted.

“The project is located on Plaza Street between the Leesburg Police Station and the Edwards Ferry Road intersection,” Rowe said. “It’s about a thousand feet. We’re also looking to improve pedestrian access and safety within the corridor.”

Design changes include narrowing vehicle lanes from 12 feet to 11 feet and removing buffer lanes between vehicles and bike lanes; the existing five‑foot bike lanes will shift with the roadway. Construction will require temporary easements on four properties and minimal permanent easements on three of those properties for intersections and streetlight locations.

The council and staff discussed safety treatments that surfaced during the public comment period: a commenter asked for reflectors between vehicle lanes, physical barriers to separate bikes from cars, green‑paved bike lanes and raised crosswalks. Rowe said the town received four public‑hearing attendees and additional written comments; most supported adding the sidewalk and asked for improved safety and lighting.

Town staff said narrowing the roadway reduces crossing distances by eight feet, increases sight lines and should slow vehicle speeds. Rowe said raised crosswalks raised drainage concerns and that Loudoun County Fire and Rescue opposed raised crosswalks on response‑time grounds; staff provided a formal letter documenting those concerns.

Councilmember Krakowski said he wanted serious consideration of measures to protect the bike lanes from vehicle encroachment. Several council members said they preferred reflectors to painted green lanes because reflectors give a tactile rumble and increase nighttime visibility. The council added a friendly amendment to the motion to include reflectors as an add‑alternate for construction bidding so the town can evaluate effectiveness and maintenance needs before final selection.

Councilmember Steinberg moved the resolution to endorse the design, Councilmember Cummings seconded, and the council approved the endorsement 7-0 with the added “add‑alternate” language for reflectors.

Next steps: the engineering team will evaluate reflector types with the town transportation engineer and VDOT standards, estimate costs for green‑paving options and include add‑alternates in construction bid documents for council consideration during final contract decisions.

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The approved amendment allows the developer to add up to 167 dwelling units on the downtown site (an increase of 51 units from the previous approval) and reduces office space on the site from 11,500 square feet to 1,500 square feet, according to town planning staff. The council approved the amendment 7-0.

Town planning project manager Scott Parker told the council the application comes with two development options: option A would allow up to 149 units (an increase of 33 units) while option B would allow up to 167 units. Parker said the site footprint and most architecture remain as previously approved; the change is chiefly in unit count and the distribution of open and active recreation space.

“The applicant is providing additional open space from the original approval while adding up to 51 units,” Parker said during his presentation. The applicant requested modifications to the town’s multifamily development standards for open space and active recreation area, which the staff report explained were written for suburban, garden-style developments rather than denser downtown infill.

Land-use attorney Erin Swisshelm, speaking for the applicant, said lenders and market demand have shifted since the original approval, reducing demand for office space and prompting the conversion of second-floor office areas into residential units. “This is more akin to those infill urban projects,” Swisshelm said, describing commitments to on-site amenities and an enlarged bike-storage and maintenance room to encourage walking and biking.

The approved conditions specify a package of amenities the developer must provide, prohibit outdoor music on private terraces, and include a commitment to electric-vehicle charging: the applicant agreed to “a minimum of 2 electric vehicle charging stations” with locations to be determined at site plan approval in consultation with town staff. Applicant Blair White said the phrasing allows flexibility to accommodate rapidly changing EV equipment markets while maintaining the commitment to provide infrastructure.

A town transportation analysis cited by staff found fewer AM and PM peak-hour trips under the revised residential mix and recommended no traffic mitigation. Parker noted the Board of Architectural Review must review minor façade changes required to convert some previously approved parking-deck facades into residential elevations.

Council members asked questions about open-space reductions, how active-recreation space will be provided on terraces and interior amenities, and the applicant’s intent on EV stations. Vice Mayor Simono Johnson and other council members praised the proposal’s potential to bring residents and activity to downtown Leesburg; Councilmember Steinberg, who had opposed the project’s earlier iteration, said he supported the amended plan.

The council’s motion to approve the special exception (TL-SPEX-2024-0012) was moved and seconded on the record; the motion passed 7-0.

What happens next: the applicant will return with site-plan-level details (including final unit counts, an ADU calculation at time of site plan, and the COA to the BAR for façade changes). The conditions of approval will be enforced during site plan review and building permitting.

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