CONSENT AGENDA REQUEST

Sponsor:

 Board of Supervisors Meeting Date:

Peter B. Schwartz, Marshall District Supervisor

August 13, 2009

Staff Lead:

Department:

Kimberly R. Abe, Senior Planner

Community Development

Topic:  

A Resolution to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Supporting Placement of Historic Sign Markers for John Marshall’s Leeds Manor Rural Historic District

Topic Description:

In November of 2007, the John Marshall’s Leeds Manor Rural Historic District was placed on the Virginia Landmarks and National Register of Historic Places.  The Citizens for Fauquier County (CFFC) has budgeted and expressed to VDOT that it wants to place signs in the public right-of-way that both welcome and announce to the traveling public that they have entered this district.  Pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance, there is no County permitting process required where such an organization partners with the County in the placement of such signs; however, the historic markers will need to meet VDOT sign placement requirements associated with safety, size, and color.

With the celebration of Fauquier County’s 250^th Anniversary, such signs are a welcomed addition to remind our citizens and others about the heritage and special place through which they are passing.

Requested Action of the Board of Supervisors:

Consider adoption of the attached resolution.

Financial Impact Analysis:

None

Identify any other Departments, Organizations or Individuals that would be affected by this request:

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)

Citizens for Fauquier County (CFFC)