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Loudoun County Fire and Rescue will host a blood drive on Friday, February 10 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at 751 Miller Drive SE, Suite F, Leesburg. Sign up can be completed online at bit.ly/LCFRFeb10, or by calling 1-866-256-6372, code: 5245.
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In the February 2023 newsletter, you'll find information on the Board's adoption of the new Airport Impact Overlay District (AIOD); see details on the new precinct boundaries and polling locations beginning this year; and read the latest updates on transportation and land use projects around the Broad Run District.
Latest updates from around Broad Run February 2023 Newsletter | Friday, January 27th, 2023 Office Contact Information: 703-771-5088 [email protected] Loudoun.gov/BroadRun Loudoun Government Cen
Two updates from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO):
LCSO is issuing a warning after responding to two fatal overdoses that are suspected to involve opioids. If you believe a person is experiencing an overdose or in need of services, call 911 immediately. If you have information regarding suspected narcotics activity in Loudoun County, contact the LCSO Narcotics Hotline by calling 703-779-0552.
LCSO reminds residents to remain vigilant and to never click on a link when unsure about the text’s legitimacy. Instead, directly contact the company or service the text is allegedly from to verify its legitimacy.
Hundreds of mulch fires are reported every year. The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s investigations have repeatedly shown that these mulch fires often result from improperly discarded smoking materials. Frequently lit smoking materials are discarded onto landscaped areas as smokers enter or exit a building. Smoking materials are also commonly discarded from elevated balconies on mulch covered grounds. To reduce the potential for a fire in landscaping mulch, follow Loudoun County Fire and Rescue's guidelines below.
The Board has updated the boundaries of the Airport Impact Overlay District (AIOD) and approved changes to the county’s land use policies and zoning regulations affecting development in areas affected by airport noise. In addition to these changes, the Board also voted in favor of opening dialogue with the FAA to better understand future options that would address community concerns regarding airplane noise.
The updated plans and regulations:
• Do not add previously approved residential developments into the area designated with the highest noise impact (Ldn 65 or higher). However, some existing homes may move into different AIOD designations.
• Prohibit new residential development in the area with the highest noise impact.
• Require home sellers to disclose the property is within an AIOD at the time of the sale.
• Require specific disclosure language for homeowner association declarations in new developments, which must clearly state that the community is located near an airport, may be impacted by overflight noise, and is subject to the regulation of the AIOD of the Loudoun County zoning ordinance.
To learn more about changes to the AIOD and view an interactive map of the new changes, visit: Loudoun.gov/airportdistrict.
At its January 17th meeting, the Board approved a resolution identifying social and racial equity as fundamental values for Loudoun County government. The resolution in part, calls for the county to promote fairness and justice as it develops and implements its priorities, policies and programs. The resolution also calls for a collaborative effort among community partners to intentionally promote equity.
Through this equity resolution, County staff will:
• Provide an annual report to the Board on the county’s equity initiatives.
• Present to the Board a framework and Equity Plan for Loudoun County that identifies objectives for making and assessing progress on addressing social and racial inequities.
• Develop an implementation plan that outlines how an equity lens and tools will be used to embed equity principles in the county’s work. Identify within each county department an analysis to be used in decision-making.
For more information and to read the full equity resolution, visit: loudoun.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=8146.
Broad Run, I want to share a few exciting events that have occurred in the District over the past several weeks:
This past Thursday I was in Richmond for the Virginia Association of Counties’ (VACo) annual Local Government Day. I had the pleasure of meeting with several of Loudoun County’s Delegates and Senators, advocating for various Loudoun priorities for the 2023 Legislative Session, including a request to receive funding for the construction of a new regional Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Facility that would provide much needed mental health and crisis services in the county and nearby localities.
Also this past week, a ribbon cutting was held for the grand opening of Embark Behavioral Health in the Broad Run District. Embark is an exceptional network of treatment and therapy programs that specializes in mental health and substance abuse issues in preteens, teens, and young adults. To learn more about Embark and their programs, visit: embarkbh.com/locations/outpatient-therapy-ashburn-virginia.
A ribbon cutting was held on Saturday to celebrate the opening of South Block in One Loudoun. South Block focuses on creating healthy products (acai bowls, smoothies, cold pressed juice, and more) from whole fruits and vegetables with no additional sugars. To learn more about South Block, visit: southblock.com.
Finally, I participated in a tour earlier this month with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority of Dulles Airport’s Ramp Tower and Operations Center in order to get a better understanding of the AIOD item that came before the Board last week. This tour was helpful in better understanding the airport’s plans with regard to future expansion and FAA flight operations over Loudoun and surrounding areas.
May the new year bring you happiness, fortune, and many more cherished moments with your friends and families. Happy Lunar New Year, Broad Run!
The risk of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning increases during winter months due to cold temperatures forcing home heating systems to run longer and more frequently. Often called the silent killer, CO is an invisible, ordorless, colorless gas created when fuels burn incompletely. CO alarms provide early warnings of CO in your home. To help prevent CO poisoning, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue recommends installing CO alarms on every level of your home. To read more about important CO alarm safety tips, visit: loudoun.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=8136.
Interested in fostering? Sign up for Loudoun County Animal Services' foster orientation tomorrow, Saturday, January 21. The LCAS foster program focuses on providing temporary housing for shelter animals in need. LCAS largest foster needs are for adult dogs, kittens, and other small animals. To register for foster orientation, visit: signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/29470483471756409/false#/invitation.
This Saturday, January 21 at 10:00 am, the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host a Job Fair at the Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center (46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling). The Job Fair will feature more than 30 local employers with full-time, part-time, and seasonal job openings in Loudoun County. Immediate opportunities are available in the fields of aviation/transportation, construction, education, and many more. For more information and to register for the job fair, visit: eventbrite.com/e/the-loudoun-job-fair-tickets-483073936147.
Loudoun County offers ongoing mental health education and substance abuse prevention programs. All programs are free, but registration is required, and seats are limited. The schedule of upcoming classes for January and February can be found online at: loudoun.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=8130.
There are five items on tonight’s business meeting agenda I want to highlight for Broad Run. To sign up to speak at tonight’s business meeting, to view tonight’s agenda, or to watch the meeting live, visit: Loudoun.gov/Meetings.
• Hyde Park: The Board will not vote on the Hyde Park residential rezoning application tonight as the application has been withdrawn by the developer. Read the full item here: loudoun.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=88&event_id=3383&meta_id=221772.
• Airport Impact Overlay District (AIOD) The Board will decide whether or not to vote for proposed changes to the county’s AIOD that indicates where airplane noise is anticipated to affect residential, school, and commercial buildings. The Board will also consider a revision that would permit existing and future homes (already approved residential applications) from being designated under the 65+ noise decibel category. Read the full item here: loudoun.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=88&event_id=3383&meta_id=221766.
• Precinct Boundaries/Polling Places: As part of the local redistricting process, the Board will approve several adjustments to the County’s Voting Precincts and Polling Places . There are several precinct boundary adjustments and one new precinct in Broad Run (pages 46, 55, 56, 60, 64, 71, 78, 79, 80, 89, 102). Read the full item here: loudoun.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=88&clip_id=7161&meta_id=221222.
• Equity Resolution: The Board will approve a resolution that affirms equity as a fundamental value of Loudoun County, and will direct the County Administrator to provide the Board an annual report on the County’s equity initiatives. Read the full item here: loudoun.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=88&event_id=3383&meta_id=221775.
• Energy Strategy: The Board will adopt a County Energy Strategy that seeks to contribute to achieving Virginia’s goals of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 and a carbon free grid by 2050. Read the full item here: loudoun.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=88&event_id=3383&meta_id=221760.
Today, and every day, let us remember the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Let us also remember his teachings of spreading kindness to others, and continue working together for a more full, equal, and inclusive country and county. Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Broad Run.
Proposed updates to the Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance are available for review and comment. The draft text is scheduled to be considered by the Planning Commission at the January 24th public hearing. For more information, to view the current proposed text, and to submit an online form, visit: loudoun.gov/zoningordinancerewrite.
Friends of the Ashburn Library-FOAL is now accepting donations of books, audio books, DVDs, CDs and record albums for their 2023 Winter Book Sale that will take place between January 27th through the 29th, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Pre-sale will begin on Thursday, January 26 with a $15 admission per person.
Loudoun’s Commissioner of the Revenue is mailing notification of 2023 personal property filing requirements to all owners of automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, campers, trailers, boats, motorhomes, aircraft and mobile homes currently on the county’s tax rolls. Residents will soon begin receiving notices in the mail with an account number and instructions that they will use to review and update their personal property tax records for the 2023 tax year. Residents can access their 2023 personal property information online at loudoun.gov/efile utilizing their social security or tax identification number, mailing address ZIP code and unique account number, which is displayed on the notice. For more information or filing assistance, visit: Loudoun.gov/cor.
On January 3, 2023, the Board of Supervisors authorized the use of unassigned General Fund balance from the Loudoun County Adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Budget. The $114,561,290 fund balance includes revenue collected during the fiscal year that was not anticipated and therefore not assigned to budgetary items and expenditure savings. The largest portions of the balance were set aside for one-time needs of the county’s capital budget. The Board directed $40 million to the FY 2024 Capital Improvement Program, Capital Asset Presentation Program and the Debt Service Fund. To read more about these budget adjustments, visit: loudoun.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=8119.
Broad Run, there are two items on tonight’s public hearing agenda I would like to bring your attention. To sign up to speak at tonight’s public hearing, to view tonight’s full agenda, or to watch the meeting live, visit: loudoun.gov/meetings.
• Revisions of Precinct Boundaries and Polling Places: As part of the local redistricting process, the Board will amend the County’s Voting Precincts and Polling Places by adjusting some existing precinct boundaries, create new precincts, and identifying new polling locations for some redrawn or newly created precincts. There are several precinct boundary adjustments and one new precinct in Broad Run (pages 46, 55, 56, 60, 64, 71, 78, 79, 80, 89, 102). Read the full item here: loudoun.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=88&event_id=3360&meta_id=221056.
• Short-Term Residential Rentals: The Board will review a proposed amendment to the County’s Zoning Ordinance on short-term residential rentals (Airbnbs) that will establish new regulations, use parameters, and allowable areas. This ordinance is mainly for those areas of the county outside of a Homeowners Association, as HOAs will still be able to further restrict short-term residential rentals beyond the county’s ordinance. Read the full item here: loudoun.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=88&event_id=3360&meta_id=220728.
Looking for bargains? Loudoun County’s January Surplus Auction is live. Featured items this month includes wooden desks, filing and metal cabinets, a conference room cabinet with a white board, and also a variety of vehicles. The auction will close this Thursday, January 12 at 9:30 am. Detailed information and photographs of the items for sale can be found online at: publicsurplus.com/sms/loudoun,va/browse/home.
Loudoun County Animal Services has scheduled low-cost rabies vaccination and microchip clinics for the year. All cats and dogs over the age of 12 weeks are welcome. These will be walk-in clinics, with no appointments necessary. For more information, visit: loudoun.gov/3906/Low-Cost-Resources.
2023 Rabies and Microchip Clinic Dates:
• Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
• Tuesday, February 14, 2023 - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
• Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is still a threat, even despite the chill of winter. Knowing the SLF life cycle and understanding 200 Growing Degree Days (GDD) helps us determine how to proactively target the SLF. VCE Loudoun Master Gardeners will host a virtual event this Thursday, January 12 at 7:00 pm. At this virtual event, VCE will train participants to spot SLF egg masses in the wild. For more information and to view other upcoming VCE sessions, visit: loudouncountymastergardeners.org.
Provided is an overview and update on the Farmwell Road Intersection Improvements project. This project funds the design, land acquisition, and construction of intersection improvements along Farmwell Road from Ashburn Road to Smith Switch Road. The project includes the installation of sidewalks and trails on both sides of Farmwell Road down the entire corridor, as well as additional turn lanes at several intersections. Due to delays in utility identification, completion of the 100% design plan has been delayed to winter 2023. Construction of these improvements are not expected to begin until winter of 2025 and completed until fall of 2026. To learn more about the project, including viewing the 60% design plans, visit: Loudoun.gov/5451/Farmwell-Road-Intersection-Improvements.
Start the New Year right, by making sure your home has working smoke alarms! Have questions about smoke alarms or need assistance with your smoke alarms? Loudoun residents can request a free smoke alarm assessment at any time by completing the online form at loudoun.gov/smokealarms or by calling the smoke alarm program hotline at 703-737-8093.
An online version of the Loudoun County 2022 Community Survey is now open to all Loudoun residents. The county surveys its residents periodically to get their feedback on government services, the county’s quality of life and priorities for government initiatives. Loudoun is one of many communities across the U.S. that use this tool to help improve governmental performance, guide policy decisions, strengthen communications with community stakeholders and identify clear priorities for use in goal and budget setting. For more information and to take the online survey, visit: loudoun.gov/survey.
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