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083 <br /> would recognize these sites. He will look into some of the different options that are available <br /> and at the proper time, request funding to purchase these signs. Or come up with guidelines and <br /> if owners wish to purchase these signs,they may do so. There should be some consistency of the <br /> appearance of these signs and should fit in with the sites. <br /> Allison suggested that these sites could be noted in a central place, a listing somewhere that lists <br /> all of the sites. Not specifically where they are. <br /> Dickinson agreed. Some people don't actually want their house pointed out with a sign. There <br /> will be properties such as archeological sites that the Historic Preservation Commission knows <br /> where they are and they are in the files, but should not be publicized so people won't get out <br /> there and hunt relics with their metal detectors. So how do these structures get recognition <br /> without violating the homeowners' privacy? <br /> Allison stated that as the program develops they will look into different options. The Historic <br /> Preservation Commission will find out what systems are available. Belk will research how <br /> others identify their rural sites. <br /> Allison stated that the next site is Moorefields and asked for comments. <br /> Belk stated that there has been a situation where a major subdivision was proposed at the corner <br /> of Moorefields Road; where the entrance to the estate is. Because of the County's new <br /> subdivision requirements to notify adjoining property owners, the applicant for the subdivision <br /> and the site manager for Moorefields were able to meet at the very early stages of that <br /> development. At the Concept Plan stage with the Open Space that the subdivision would be <br /> required to have, they were able to place some increased buffer area at the corner to help protect <br /> the view from Moorefields for people driving out of the estate. So this is a situation of how the <br /> review process would come into play for these sites and it worked very well in this situation. <br /> Belk will look into exempt lots of 10+ acres. These do not have to go through the subdivision <br /> process, but buffers can be looked at when a building permit application is being processed; <br /> although permits are not required for roads cut through farmland or for timbering. <br /> Dickinson noted, for the file, several changes that have been made to Chatwood; (1) a staircase <br /> has been added for access from the second to the third floor and (2) general bathroom and <br /> kitchen renovations. <br /> Belk stated that the Rigsbee's Rock House is the one site where no exterior changes have been <br /> made in the ten years since the nomination was prepared, however Mr. Singleton has very <br /> carefully begun to restore the stone wall that is on three sides of the property. <br /> Allison asked for a motion to send these Landmark Designation Reports to the State Historic <br /> Preservation Office for consideration. <br /> 4 <br />