Loudoun News Briefs

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Development Forms Are Available Online

Land development applications in Loudoun County are available online at www.loudoun.gov/lola. The site allows users to search for applications by year, application type, status and address. Maps are provided in traditional, satellite and hybrid views. Users also can submit comments on active applications.

Legislative land development applications, such as zoning modifications or special exceptions, require action by the Board of Supervisors. They are processed by the Planning Department and require public hearings before the Planning Commission and the board.

All application materials, such as submittal documents, staff reports and public comments, will be available online and digitally archived within Loudoun’s Land Management Information System.

Business Leaders Sought To Serve on Commission

The Loudoun County Economic Development Commission is recruiting members.

The commission seeks business leaders who can contribute their time, energy and ideas to promote business growth, strengthen the local economy and preserve Loudoun’s quality of life.

The commission has openings for terms that begin in January. Leaders from all sectors of the business community are encouraged to apply.

Letters of interest and résumés are due in the Department of Economic Development offices by 5 p.m. Sept. 2. Electronic submissions are preferred. Interviews will be scheduled in September.

Send letters of interest, along with résumés or biographies, to: EDC Nominating Committee, c/o Dorri Morin, Loudoun County Department of Economic Development, 1 Harrison St. SE, Mail Stop No. 63, Leesburg, Va. 20175.

Applications can be e-mailed to dorri.morin@loudoun.go or faxed to 703-771-5363

Public Safety Center Opening at Lansdowne

The Lansdowne Public Safety Center, at 19485 Sandridge Way, is scheduled to open Thursday.

The 13,000-square-foot facility is on 2.36 acres and will serve as a combined Loudoun County fire and rescue station and sheriff’s office satellite site.

The fire and rescue station includes apparatus bays, bunk facilities, training and break rooms, restrooms and showers, food preparation and dining areas, laundry and decontamination areas, supply storage, a gear and hose drying area, a breathing apparatus air compressor room, offices and a repair shop.

The sheriff’s office will occupy office space and a conference area at the facility.

The station will house a fire engine and an advanced life support ambulance. The station will also serve as the headquarters for the battalion chief for the 1st Battalion. It will provide 24-hour fire and emergency medical services for the Lansdowne community.

— Compiled by KAFIA A. HOSH

Tagged: business, development, firefighters, Loudoun County Fire/Rescue, Loudoun Planning Commission, Loudoun Sheriff's Office

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