Historic Properties Evaluation
The Historic Properties Evaluation is a study assessing the historic significance of several properties in the city. 5 separate matters touch this plan or program; each has its own status.
Northfax East-West Roadway
The Northfax East-West Roadway is a City of Falls Church capital project to construct a new east-west roadway between Chain Bridge Road and University Drive Extension. The project has been advanced through two rounds of VDOT Revenue Sharing Funding applications.
- Jun 23, 2025Planning Commission · item 7Staff Report
City Council received a presentation on Historic Properties Evaluation covering the Davies Site, Farr House, Sisson House, and Jermantown Cemetery at the June 3, 2025 meeting, as reported by staff.
Blenheim Boulevard Multimodal Improvements
The Blenheim Boulevard Multimodal Improvements Project (UPC-107013) is a city transportation corridor upgrade adding walking and biking infrastructure, benches, and an amphitheater, running from Blenheim Hall Drive to Ridge Avenue. The project has been in planning and design for several years, with construction expected to begin in 2025 per early-year projections; utility relocation was underway as of March 2026, with construction start revised to later in 2026 or early 2027.
- Jun 23, 2025Planning Commission · item 7Staff Report
City Council received a presentation on Historic Properties Evaluation covering the Davies Site, Farr House, Sisson House, and Jermantown Cemetery at the June 3, 2025 meeting, as reported by staff.
George Snyder Trail
The George Snyder Trail was a planned off-street shared-use path project (VDOT UPC 112816) intended to improve multimodal connectivity along Fairfax Boulevard in the City of Fairfax. The project drew sustained and significant public opposition throughout its consideration.
- Jun 23, 2025Planning Commission · item 7Staff Report
City Council received a presentation on Historic Properties Evaluation covering the Davies Site, Farr House, Sisson House, and Jermantown Cemetery at the June 3, 2025 meeting, as reported by staff.
Old Town Parking Study
The Old Town Parking Study is a city-commissioned analysis of parking demand and utilization in and around Old Town Fairfax City. The study was conducted by a consultant who performed detailed field analysis of parking lots and utilization rates throughout the Old Town area; the data collection occurred in fall 2024, and the study was completed in 2025.
- Jun 23, 2025Planning Commission · item 7Staff Report
City Council received a presentation on Historic Properties Evaluation covering the Davies Site, Farr House, Sisson House, and Jermantown Cemetery at the June 3, 2025 meeting, as reported by staff.
Willard-Sherwood Community Center
The Willard-Sherwood Health and Community Center is a joint City of Fairfax and Fairfax County redevelopment project at 3740 and 3750 Blenheim Boulevard, replacing existing facilities with a new health, wellness, and recreation center featuring an underground parking garage, rooftop amenity space, fenced outdoor playgrounds, and a bridge connection to the existing Stacey C. Sherwood Community Center.
- Jun 23, 2025Planning Commission · item 7Staff Report
City Council received a presentation on Historic Properties Evaluation covering the Davies Site, Farr House, Sisson House, and Jermantown Cemetery at the June 3, 2025 meeting, as reported by staff.
- Jun 3, 2025City Council · item 1dHistoric Properties Evaluation update
An update on the Historic Properties Evaluation was presented to City Council during the work session. No vote or formal action was taken.
In full
On June 3, 2025, City Council received a presentation on the evaluation during a work session; no vote or formal action was taken. The evaluation covers four sites: the Davies Site, Farr House, Sisson House, and Jermantown Cemetery. According to transcript remarks from the June 23, 2025 Planning Commission meeting, all four sites were identified as having potential eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places.
Staff reported this update to the Planning Commission on June 23, 2025, as part of a broader informational summary of recent City Council activity; no action was taken at that meeting either.