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1997 10 16 HPCh Z v S La C F � r CR'V OF HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION AGENDA A Regular Meeting to be held in the Session Room at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California October 16, 1997 3:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call H. PUBLIC COMMENT This is the time set aside for citizens to address the Historical Preservation Commission on matters relating to historic resources within the City of La Quinta which are not .Agenda items. When addressing the Historical Commission, please state your name and address and when discussing matters pertaining to prehistoric sites, do not disclose the exact location of the site(s) for their protection. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of the Minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission meeting of July 17, 1997 and September 18, 1997. HPC/AGENDA V. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Final report for the Historic Survey project 2. Archaeological Assessment of a 40-acre parcel in La Quinta by Archaeological Resource Management Corporation. 3. Cultural Resources Assessment for the Royal Palm Plaza, Northeast corner of Washington Street and Fred Waring Drive, by Archaeological Advisory Group. 4. A Cultural Resources Assessment of 30 lots in the La Quinta Cove area of the City (Self Help Groups 3, 4, and 5), by Archaeological Advisory Group. 5. A Cultural Resources Assessment of 30 lots in the La Quinta Cove area of the City (Self Help Groups 6, 7, and 8), by Archaeological Advisory Group. 6. A report on the Archaeological Resources Assessment of the 40+ acre site, Tentative Tract 25953, by L & L Environmental, Inc. VI. CORRESPONDENCE: AND WRITTEN MATERIAL VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS VIII. ADJOURNMENT .a.0 002 HPC/AGENDA MINUTES HISTORIC :PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall North Conference Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA July 17, 1997 I. CALL TO ORDER A. This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 3:36 p.m. by staff. B. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Irwin, Puente, and Wright 2. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Puente to excuse Chairman Millis and Commissioner DeMersman. Unanimously approved. 3. Planning, Manager Christine di Iorio advised that the Chair and Vice Chair were absent and asked for a motion/volunteer to serve as acting Chairman. Commissioner Wright volunteered to act as Chair. Unanimously approved. 4. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Associate ]Planner Leslie Mouriquand, and Office Assistant Carolyn Walker. C. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR 1. As only three Commissioners were present, staff asked if the Commission wanted to postpone elections until their next meeting. Commissioner Wright mentioned that Commissioner Puente would be unavailable for the next meeting and suggested the elections be postponed to the September meeting. Motion made and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Puente. Unanimously approved. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: 1. Acting Chairman Wright asked if there were any changes to the Agenda. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand requested that Business Item #4 be combined with Item 41 as they were directly correlated. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Irwin to consider Item #4 with Item #1. Unanimously approved. 2. Staff requested that the Agenda be amended to delete the approval of the Minutes of May 22, 1997 and June 17, 1997. 'M'VU-003 HPC7-17 I HPC7-17 2 Historical Preservation Commission July 17, 1997 IL PUBLIC COMMENT: Mrs. Roxie Yessayian introduced herself and stated she was present to observe the meeting. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: None V. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Status of the City Historic Survev; a request of the City for review of the Historic Survey by Mellon and Associates. HPC7-17 A staff report was presented by Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Associate: Planner Leslie Mouriquand informed the Commission that a letter dated July 7, 1997, addressed to Jan Wooley, State Office Of Historic Preservation had been included in their Agenda packet and attached to that letter were 20 of the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms that Mellon and Associates had completed to submit for the third progress report. This should have been noted as Business Item 91 in the packet. Staff went on to give an update on the Survey. Recordation of sites in the Cove area were being finished and a time line for completion of the Survey had been received. Staff stated that if the Commission were to not hold their August meeting, the regular meeting of the Commission in September (September 18") would be too late to review the Survey. Staff recommended the Commission adjourn to September 41h or earlier to allow time for Commission review of the Survey. In further discussion, Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand stated Pam O'Connor, of Mellon and Associates, had requested a date in August to have a working session with Commission members as well as interested persons of the Historical Society and the community, who might have photographs or additional information that would be useful in the Survey. Ms. O'Connor suggested the week of August 11'h or August 18th. Following discussion, September 4`h was set as the date for the regular meeting and August 14`h as a working meeting. .�.0 004 Historical Preservation Commission July 17, 1997 B. Archaeological Assessment of Stockpile Site north of 48" Avenue in La uinta; a request of the City for review of the Assessment. HPC7-17 1. A staff report was presented by Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Mr. Jim Brock, representing Archaeological Advisory Group, stated he was contacted by Kore Engineering to conduct a Phase I survey of the proposed stockpile site which is being considered under Business Item #3. The study was required to make sure that by stockpiling the dirt it would not be covering up an archaeological site or any historical resources. The area in question consisted of approximately .2 acres in size. Even though nothing had been found at the site, this particular area does have a high sensitivity for archaeological site. Therefore, his report recommends monitoring any site prep for the stockpile site. Staff did not have any concerns at this time. 3. As the Commission had no concerns, it was moved and seconded by Comrriissioners Wright/Puente to recommend approval of the Archaeological Assessment of Stockpile Site north of 48`h Avenue. Unanimously approved. C. Cultural Resources Assessment for the Widening of Adams Street from 48" Avenue north 1.000 feet; a request of the City for review of the Assessment. 1. A staff report was presented by Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff informed the Commission that this was a companion report to ]Business Item B. 2. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand informed the Commission that Mr. Jim Brock had been contacted by Korve Engineering to do the necessary field survey and archival work on the site which consisted of a linear strip of road for a right of way extension. She then gave a brief history of previous research done on the site and reminded the Commission that Mr. Brock had given an earlier presentation on this project. The formal report of the Phase I Survey (attached to the Commission packet) includes recommendations as to a Phase III Data Recovery Program which had already been conducted. A final report would be due in October. 3 0'•0' 005 Historical Preservation Commission July 17. 1997 3. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Irwin to approve the Cultural Resources Assessment for the Widening of Adams Street from 48" Avenue north 1,000 feet. Unanimously approved. D. Discussion regarding Commission regular meeting to be held in August. 1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand reiterated the dates of the next Historical Preservation Commission meeting and the August workshop as noted in Business Item A. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL A. Secretary of the Interior's Historic Preservation Professional Qualification Standards; a request of stafffor review and comment. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand asked if there were any questions regarding the "Secretary of Interior's Historic Preservation Professional Qualification Standards" that had been included in the Agenda packet. Comments would be due on August 8`a to meet the deadline of August 19`h. She also stated the following items were recommended to be added to the list: Conservation Engineering Fork Lore Historic Preservation Planning Curation 2. Staff also went over several fax alerts that had been received from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, requesting support for legislative lobbying efforts. Staff stated they would not respond unless directed to do so by the Commission. 3. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand discussed the Information Series catalog stating that if any item was wanted by the Commission, she would try to obtain a copy for the City Library. 4. Staff reviewed the Preservation Advocate News from the National Trust for Historic Preservation which includes articles on proposed laws, public policies, :requests for letters in support of various legislation, updates on what had been passed and historical items of interest. HPC7-17 4 .�::; 006 Historical Preservation Commission July 17, 1997 5. The National Preservation Conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico was discussed and staff requested that anyone wanting to attend contact staff for further details as the budget was limited. 6. Staff informed the Commission that a letter had been received from the Office of Historic Preservation dated June 16`h, stating they had received the City's Annual Report for 1996 and the City's CLG certification had been continued. 7. Staff discussed articles that had appeared in the paper about the Eagle Hardware: project and gave a report on the status of the archaeological monitoring. Commissioners discussed the artifacts and procedures for collecting and recording. VII COMMISSIONER ITEMS: None VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Irwin to adjourn this meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to a regular meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission on September 4, 1997. This meeting of the Historical Preservation Commission was adjourned at 4-:13 P.M. Unanimously approved. HPC7-17 5 ji.; . 007 REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta SEPTEMBER 18, 1997 This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order by Chairman Millis at 3:42 p.m., who lead the flag salute. Chairman Millis asked for the roll call: L CALL TO ORDER: A. Present: Commissioners Irwin, Puente, Wright, and Chairman Millis. B. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente/Wright to excuse Commissioner DeMersman. Unanimously approved. C. Staff Present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Associate Planner Leslie - Mouriquand, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. D. Chairman Millis opened the nominations for Chairman and Vice Chairman. Commissioner Wright moved that the Commission continue with Chairman Millis and Vice Chairman DeMersman. It was unanimously approved. IL PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: A. Staff asked to add the Archaeological Monitoring Report for Home Depot to the Agenda and an addition to the La Quinta Hotel report. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Irwin to accept the change. Unanimously approved. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Puente to approve the Minutes of May 22, 1997, as submitted. Unanimously approved. B. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente/Wright to approve the Minutes of June 19, 1997, as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: HPC9-I8-97 008 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes September 18, 1997 A. La Ouinta Hotel Historic Resource Evaluation; a request of the City for a revised report on the Hotel Report by Mellon and Associates. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand informed the Commission that the revised report contained information on the Cyrus Pierce house with added information staff believes contributes to the evaluation of significance of several of the buildings. It appears there are buildings that are eligible for the National Register as well as the local Registry. Staff went on to give detailed information that was contained in the report. 2. Pam O'Conner for Mellon and Associates stated that Advisor Lauren Bricker had information that contributed to their reviewing a collection at UCLA which gave a confirmation as to who designed the grounds at the Hotel. As the Hotel has evolved and changed it did lose some of its architectural integrity, but the Huntsman Trout connection and design landscape aspects helped to elevate to a level of significance. Chairman Millis stated that he had a friend visiting with him who was an architect from Hong Kong and Singapore and had taken him on a walking tour of the Hotel. His friend was very impressed with how the Hotel was constructed and the integrity of the landscaping as part of the entire site. 4. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Puente to accept the report as submitted. Unanimously approved. B. Procedures for Archaeological Resources HPC9-I9-97 Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand stated this was a section to be added to the final report for the Historic Survey project that will be sent to State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The original proposal for the Survey grant included a section to deal with the prehistoric archaeological resources through the development of a sensitivity map. While reviewing the sites, it was determined that there were so many sites all over the City, that the map would be unable to distinguish sensitive areas, as the whole City is sensitive. Staff spoke with the State Office and found out that the trend was no longer to prepare sensitivity maps as it was causing too much of a disturbance to the sites from pot hunters, etc. Therefore, it was determined that staff would drop this component and add a component on how to handle archaeological resources. Staff has prepared a summary preview of the procedures that will be presented in their entirety at the next meeting. �. 009 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes September 18, 1997 2. Following discussion, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente/Irwin to approve the inclusion of the Procedures for Archaeological Resources into the Survey. Unanimously approved. C. Renort of an Archaeological Monitoring Program for The Home Depot; a request of The Keith companies for a review and approval of the report. Associate; Planner Leslie Mouriquand stated that artifacts had been found on the site, but no significant features were exposed. Most artifacts were shards of pottery and miscellaneous items. This is a follow up report to be received and filed regarding the monitoring activities at the site. 2. Chairman Millis asked what happened to the artifacts that had been found at the site. Staff stated that legally they are the property of the property owner. Staff can ask them if they would be willing to donate the items or place them on a long; term loan to the City or the Museum in order to keep them in the City. Following discussion, staff was directed to contact Home Depot asking that these items be placed on loan for display at the City with permanent storage at the Historical Museum. Commissioner Irwin informed the Commissioners that in April. a new Indian display would be opening and these artifacts would fit in with that display. D. Report of the Cyrus Pierce house at the La Quinta Hotel HPc9-18-97 Planning Manager Christine di Iorio informed the Commission that a five or six foot portion of the adobe wall which encircled the compound of the Cyrus Piece house had been removed by KSL in the last month. Staff was in the process of working with them to rectify the damage and the results of these discussions would be brought to the Commission at a later date with a staff recommendation. One of KSL's requests is to modify the fountain in the middle of the compound. As noted in the report of Mellon and Associates, this fountain has been modified previously. Staff reviewed some of the changes that had taken place. Pam O'Conner stated that whatever changes are allowed to be made, they should be harmonious with the site. al.'' 010 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes September 18, 1997 3. Commissioner Irwin asked if there were any samples of the tiles originally used as they were made on site. Staff stated that there were tiles in other places at the Hotel that could be used for replication. Staff's primary concern is the compatibility with the style, not to match the existing. Discussion followed as the changes that had done by KSL. E. Status Report on the City's Historic Survey by Mellon and Associates HPc9-18-97 1. Pam O'Conner of Mellon and Associates passed out the Department of Parks and Recreation forms used as an inventory for the City. The first form she reviewed was the data base list which at present did not contain the La Quinta Hotel or Marshall Ranch as they were District sites. Most of the sites on the data base were from the Cove. She went on to explain the form and what the codes meant for each site. The sites were divided up by year and any structure built before 1950 was considered as long as it had not significantly altered. Between 1935 and 1941 there were 63 structures which stopped with World War II. Development started again in 1946 until 1949 when 29 buildings built. Of the pre WWII buildings, 49 are identified in the Survey. Of the 29 post WWII buildings 18 fell out due to alterations which left 11 to report on. Recorded sites identified included: Landscape features - All American Canal and Date Palm Grove at 52nd Avenue and Jefferson The La Quinta Hotel consisting of the Casitas, The Walter Morgan House, Cyrus Pierce House, and La Casa Miscellaneous information on the Hotel included magazine articles showing the original floor plans from the 1930's. Ads showed the Hotel being advertised as a low cost housing in 1933. Obtained copies of the photographs that were on display at the Huntington Library of the Hotel. Point Happy Ranch including the Dupont House Marshall Ranch Non -Cove buildings in the Village area - Historical Museum building, the old lumber yard, and where the EI Ranchito restaurant is curently, the real estate building on the southeast comer of Avenida Bermudas and Calle Estado, and the Chamber of Commerce building Miscellaneous buildings outside the Cove ,11," b i l Historic Preservation Commission Minutes September 18, 1997 Cameo Palms house built in the 1930's House at the southeast corner of Jefferson Street and 50th Avenue Dune Palms Road house Cove buildings: 4 homes built in 1935 17 homes built in 1936 25 built in 1937 7 built in 1938 2 built in 1939 6 built in 1940 2 built in 1941 Of these 14 had been altered or changed to the point that they were dropped out of the Survey. Two dominate subtypes were found from the remaining. Their were 16 "L" shaped houses and 18 were of the "I" shape all built pre -WWII. Post WWII houses Commissioners discussed the components that were required to classify a house as historic. Ms. O'Conner pointed out that the Survey is an evolving document which currently includes any structure 50 years of age or older. As as time goes by other structures will be added to the Survey and it will continue to grow. 4. Following discussion regarding the different aspects of the Survey, Chairman Millis thanked Ms. O'Conner for her report. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Puente/Irwin to accept the report as submitted. Unanimously approved. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL A. Staff informed the Commission of the Seismic Retrofit Guidance System that had been included in the Commission's packet. B. Staff informed the Commission of a letter from Mr. Ray House who had an extensive collection of photographs and negatives that he had shared with staff. He was willing to be a resource for the Desert Club and airport. HPC9-18-97 86.,E 012 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes September 18, 1997 VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS A. Staff discussed training that was required by the Commissioners to meet their CLG requirement. Staff was to looking into training alternatives for the Commission. VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners WrightTuente to adjourn this regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to a regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission on October 16, 1997. This meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at .5:17 p.m. Unanimously approved. Hpc9-18-97 18i"V 013 BI #1 City of La Quinta Historic Resources Survey Volume 2: Survey Forms October 1,1997 Submitted to: Cit r of La Quinta La Quinta, California Submitted by: Mellon and Associates 4631 Ladera Lane Riverside, California, 92501 .�„0 014 City of La Quinta Historic Resources Survey I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND STAFF This report presents results of a Historic Resources Survey conducted by Mellon &: Associates for the City of La Quinta, California. The City of La Quinta, a Certified Local Government, received a grant from the State Office of Historic Preservation to conduct a city-wide survey of historic resources, identify structures and sites, describe property types and relate them to the Citv's context themes. In addition recommendations are provided to help the City establish historic preservation goals and set priorities. Mellon and Associates historic preservation staff conducted the survey from September 1996 through September 1997. Knox Mellon provided oversight, direction and evaluation/quality control. Pam O'Connor was the Project Manager and Architectural Historian. Activities included development of methodology, coordination and participation in field work, research, writing and review of all architectural description forms, analysis and evaluation of significance of historic sites, development of database, formulation of property types and preparation of the final report. Vicki Stegimever, Architectural Historian, participated in the first half of the field work, conducting on -site observations, photography and writing of architectural descriptions. Marcy Roth, Architectural Historian, joined the project for the last quarter and conducted field work, wrote architectural descriptions and computer generated all the DPR forms. Jayne Kistner provided invaluable historic research service on the first half of the project and Greg Aragon assisted in the later stages. Michael Caravelli provided research and mapping assistance. The City of La Quinta staff acid members of the community supplied pertinent and needed information. From the City, Christine di Iorio, Planning Manager, and Leslie Mouriquand, Associate Planner, provided direction and insight. La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission members, Jim DeMerseman, Barbara Irwin, Ned Millis, Maria Puente, Steward Woodward, and Robert Wright as well as Commission adviser Lauren Weiss Bricker, Architectural Historian, worked closely with the team throughout the process. Betty Sawyer and Carolyn Walker provided City support services. 2. LA QUINTA'S HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE Title 7 of the City of La Quinta Municipal Code, Historic Preservation, provides enabling ordinances creating a Historic Preservation Commission, sets criteria for determination of historic resources, historic landmarks and historic districts, establishes permits and permit procedures as well as creating a framework for enforcement and penalties. Section 7.02.020, of Chapter 7.02, General Regulation and Administration states that the intent and purpose of the ordinance is to: Mellon and Associates, Historic Preservation 1 October 1997 City of La Ouinta Historic Resources Survev A. Effect the protection, enhancement and perpetuation of historic resources, landmarks and districts that represent or reflect elements of the city's diverse cultural, social, economic, political and architectural history; B. Safeguard the city's historic heritage, as represented by its historic resources, landmarks and historic districts; C. Stabilize and improve property values; D. Foster civic pride in the character and accomplishments of the past; E. Protect and enhance the city's attraction to residents, tourists and visitors and serve to support and stimulate business and industry; F. Strengthen the: economv of the city; G. Promote the use of historic districts and landmarks for the education, enjoyment and welfare of the people of the city. The ordinance also establishes an Historic Preservation Commission of five members to advise the City Council and Planning Commission "in all matters relating to the identification, protection, retention, and preservation of historic areas and sites within the city." (Section 7.04.030.A) The Commission makes recommendations for designation of landmarks and historic districts. The ordinance requires owner consent for individual landmarks and for the agreement of 2/3 of the property owners within any proposed district. 3. CULTURAL RESOURCES Procedure regarding management of cultural resources for prehistoric and historic archaeological resources, paleontological resources require assessment reports to be submitted ,with all development applications. Initially the report is reviewed by qualified professionals (architectural historian, archaeologist) for compliance with City protocols and requirements. The City requires all archaeological reports follow the ARMR Report Format and that they make significance evaluation determinations with recommendations for preservation or mitigation. Evidence of a records search at the Eastern Information Center (EIC) at the University of California, Riverside, is required in the report. City staff review reports using a checklist derived from the ARMR Report format to evaluate for completeness. In addition, a review of the report content is conducted by the Historic Preservation Commission for soundness of discussion and recommendations. Mellon and Associates, Historic Preservauon October 1997 .&.:' PIG City of La Quinta Historic Resources Survey 4. METHODOLOGY: FIELD OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH A multi -pronged research -based approach guided field work. A list of known historic resources was compiled from a number of data sources. Lists provided by knowledgeable city residents and organizations such as the La Quinta Historical Society provided the base. The La Quinta Context Statement was analyzed for field guidance it could yield. Lists of pre-19`i0 buildings were secured from Riverside County Assessors records and from the MetroScan service. City documents such as the General Plan, Master Environmental Assessment, and Village Specific Plan were reviewed. Data from a records search of the Eastern Information Center at the University of California, Riverside also provided field guidance. In early 1997 a team of researchers/architectural historians conducted a systematic windshield survey of every street in the City. Buildings, sites and structures were reviewed based on observations assessing age, architectural style, building type, known historical associations, location, and ranty. Cross checks were conducted with the compiled list of resources against field observations. Field descriptions were collected and photographs taken of those historic resources that met guidelines for age (pre-1950), style, type, historic association, location or rarity. Since the City of La Quinta was not incorporated until 1982 there were no City building permits available for the period 1900-1950. Building permits were not available at Riverside County however dates of constructions (sometimes estimated) were identified in tabular format from the County Assessor's Office. For the better part of the period 1900-1950, the unincorporated area used Indio as the mailing address. As a result the City Directories which were located did not yield information about local residents since parcels and addresses could not be identified. Early voter registration lists posed the same problems. Due to the sparseness of buildings and late development as a City Sanbom Maps were never drawn for the area. USGS maps provided general information on settlement patterns. An oral history session was conducted with a number of city residents in August 1997. Maps, 'photographs, memories and anecdotal data was provided to the researcher. This information confirmed and provided elaboration on survey findings. 5. EVALUATION CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES The establishment and maintenance of a historic resources inventory conducted according to the requirements of the State Historic Preservation Office, and adopted by the City Council is specified in Section 7.06.010 of the City's Historic Preservation ordinance. Criteria and Melton and Associates, Historic No.ervadon 0daber ,t:,!; C 17 Citv of La Ouinta Historic Resources Survev procedures for inclusion of a historic resource in the historic resource inventory (7.06.020) include: A. It exemplifies or reflects special elements of the city's cultural. social, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering or architectural history, or B. It is identified with persons or events significant in local, state or national history; or C. It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period or method of construction, is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship or is representative of a notable work of an acclaimed builder, designer or architect; or D. It is an archaeological. palenonto logical. botanical, geological, topographical, ecological or geographical site which has the potential of vielding information of scientific value; or E. It is a geographically definable area possessing concentration of site, buildings, structures, improvements or objects linked historically through location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and/or association, in which the collective value of the improvements may be greater than the value of each individual improvement: The National Register of Historic Places is the nation's official list of historic, cull:ural, architectural resources worthy of preservation. National Register Bulletin 15: How to Apply the National Register Criteria fbr Evaluation states: "Preserving historic properties as important reflections of our American heritage became a national policy through passage of the Antiquities Act of 1906, the Historic Sites Act of 1935, and the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. The Historic Sites Act authorized the Secretary of the Interior to identify and recognize properties of national significance (National Historic Landmarks) in United States history and archeology. The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 authorized the Secretary to expand this recognition to properties of local and state significance in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture, and worthy of preservation. The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of these recognized properties, and it maintained and expanded by the National Park Service on behalf of the Secretary of the Interior." (p. I) and Associates, Histone Preserration October 1997 4 cls City of La Ouinta Historic ,Resources Survev To be eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places, a building, structure, object, site of district must meet at least one of four criteria: Criterion A: Event. Properties can be eligible for the National Register if they are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. Criterion B: Person. Properties may be eligible for the National Register if they are associated with the lives of persons of significance in our past. Criterion C: DesigniConstruction. Properties may be eligible for the National Register if they embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. Criterion D: Information Potential. Properties may be eligible for the National Register if they have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. To be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, buildings, stnictures, sites, or cultural landscapes which meet any of these criteria can be significant at the national, state or local level. The National Register of Historic Places also provides a hierarchical system of categories to be used to evaluate the level of significance of a historic resource. An initial number in the code indicates the general status: 1. Listed in the National Register 2. Determined eligible for the National Register in a formal process Involving federal agencies :3. Appears eligible for listing in the National Register 4. Might become eligible for listing 5. Ineligible for the National Register but still of local interest 6. None of the above T Undetermined Mellon and Associates, Historic Preservation October 1997 019 City of La Quinta Historic Resources Survev A subset of the NRHP Status Codes applied to resources in La Quinta. They are: 3. Appears eligible for listing in the National Register 3S. Appears eligible for separate listing. 3D. Contributor to a district that has been fully documented according to OHP instructions and appears eligible for listing. 3B. Both 3S and 3D. 5. Not eligible for National Register but of local interest because the resource: 5S1. Is separately listed or designated under an existing local ordinance, or is eligible for such listing or designation. 5S3. is not eligible for separate listing or designation under an existing local ordinance but is eligible for special consideration in local planning. 5D1. Is a contributor to a fully documented district that is designated or eligible for designation as a local historic district, overlay zone, or preservation area under an existing ordinance or procedure. Each historic resource survey by the Mellon and Associate team was assigned a working evaluation category. Each determination was confirmed by at least two architectural historians. Where appropriate, property types, themes and districts were grouped. Each significant resource was recorded on a. State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Form (DPR 523 series) per State Office of Historic Preservation guidelines. A Survey Review Committee was established by the City of La Quinta. The committee included: Jim DeMerseman, La Quinta Historic Preservation Commissioner Christine di lorio, City of La Quinta Planning Manager Leslie Mounquand, City of La Quinta Associate Planner Lauren Weiss -Bricker, l.a Quinta Historic Preservation Commission Advisor Ae Survey Review Committee reviewed each proposed historic resource for integrity and significance. The Committee also reviewed a number of resources in which there was a question. Consensus on inclusion and level of significance was achieved for all historic resources included in the survey. 6. SURVEY FINDINGS The La Quinta Historic Resources Survey identified 72 historic properties which appear eligible He lon and Assovores, Historic Preservatton 6 October 1997 City of La Ouinta Historic Resources .Survey for landmark status. Six properties appear eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Seventy appear qualified for designation as City of La Quinta landmark with 57 of these as contributing buildings to an historic district. Two properties are potential historic cultural landscapes and two properties are eligible for special consideration in planning processes. Volume 2 of this report contains documentation for all 72 properties on State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Inventory Forms (DPR 523 series). The City of La Quinta Historic Context Statement identified three contexts in which to evaluate properties: Pre -History and Early Settlement; Resort Industry; and Village and Cove Development. The following discussion will evaluate historic properties in relation to each context and identify property types. Note that any property noted as eligible for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is also eligible for designation as a City of La Quinta landmark. ( 'untext l: Prehrstory and Early Settlement Context 1, Prehistory and Early Settlement, includes three themes. Theme One, "Prehistory" deals with pre -historical, cultural resources. The City's procedures for treatment of cultural resources were outlined in Section 3 of this report. Theme Two is "Land Grants and Early Settlers." Homesteaders settled in the area in the late 19th and early 20th century. A few of the homesteads were adobe. None of the original homestead houses exist today. Theme Three is "Agriculture." Under the sub -theme "Date and Citrus Pioneers" several historic resources were identified, although most of the earliest structures no longer exist. The John Marshall Ranch lands were farmed on and off throughout the century. The Hacienda del Gato main ranch house was constructed in the late 1920s and still stands today. The ranch grounds are currently under development as a golf course. The ranch falls under the Property Type "1920s Spanish Colonial Revival Architecture." The Hacienda del Gato appears eligible for the NRHP. Another resource under this theme is the Point Happy Ranch. Over the century the Point Happy Ranch has evolved with older buildings demolished and newer structures added. Although the some ranch lands have been subdivided, Point Happy retains some historic landscape elements. Nestled against the Santa Rosa Mountains, the ranch is planted with mature date palms and other landscaping. The current structures on the property are a functional, eclectic mix and do not fall into any property type. They may be eligible as contributing buildings to Point Happy at the local level. The property at 46-730 Cameo Palms was subdivided from the original Point Happy Ranch lands and renovated in 1975; it deserves special consideration in the City's planning process. Two cultural landscapes which can be categorized under the Agriculture sub -theme of "Date and Milton and Associates, Historic Preservation Odober 1997 •`.� C21 City of La Quinta Historic Resources Survev Citrus Pioneers' were identified. Hunt's Date Garden and Sniff's Date Palm Grove contain mature date palm trees planted in the early 20th century. Two other resources appear related to the Agriculture sub -theme. A large Spanish Colonial Revival house at 89-041 Avenue 50, at the edge of the city limits, may have operated as a ranch. It fits under the "I 920s Spanish Colonial Revival" property type. A more modest, vernacular building was identified at 50.•810 Jefferson. This structure may also be related to early ranching and agriculture. The resource listed under this sub -theme is the "Rancho La Quinta." As the context statement notes the ranch has been redeveloped as a custom home development known as "'The Enclave." No historic resources survive. The last sub -theme under "Agriculture" is the Coachella Canal. Now known as the All - American Canal, this linear resource appears eligible for the NRHP. Context 2: Resort lndustry The first theme under the Resort Industry context is the La Quinta Hotel. The Hotel was built in 1926-27 for Walter Morgan and designed by renowned Southern California architect Gordon Kaufrnann. The hotel complex included the main hotel and individual guest bungalows known as caritas arranged around a landscape designed by the preeminent pioneer landscape architect, Edward Huntsman -Trout. The Hotel Casitas and Grounds appear eligible for the NRHP as a district. The hotel structures fall under the "1920s Spanish Colonial Revival" Property Type. Three other resources on the La Quinta Hotel grounds appear eligible for the NRHP. They are the Walter Morc>-an House and Cyrus Pierce House (both designed by Gordon Kaufmann) and La Sala. All three structures can be categorized under the "1920s Spanish Colonial Revival" Property Type. An additional theme under the Resort Industry context is the La Quinta Country Club. Built in d,966, this resource is less than 50 years old. The La Quinta Country Club should be evaluated in I'Lre historic resource surveys. Context 3: Cove and Village .Development The Cove is La Quinta's first residential subdivision. La Quinta's Context 3, "Villlage and Cove Development" includes the theme: Cove 1920-1950. The lots of the Santa Carmelita de Vale subdivision (the formal name of the Cove; development) were subdivided between 1933 and 1937. The development of the La Quinta Hotel in 1926-27 Milton and Associates, Historic Preservation October 1997 8 C 2 2 CitV of La Quinta Historic Resources Survev and its immediate success set the stage for the evolution of La Quinta from an agricultural community of homesteads and ranches in the early 20th Century to a growing City in the late 20th Century. The Hotel, designed by distinguished architect Gordon Kaufmann in the Spanish Colonial Revival style, became a popular destination. After the Depression years, the residential development potential of La Quinta was seen by E.S. "Harry' Keiner who acquired the Cove lands between 1933 and 1927 subdivided the whole area. The houses were built in the Spanish Colonial Revival style popularized by the La. Quinta Hotel. The small Cove houses were similar in style and scale to the casitas at the Hotel. Locally produced materials, such as the Joe Valenzuela Roof Co. tiles, were used both at the Hotel and in the Cove, reinforcing design similarities. Housing construction began in 1935 and continued until the beginning of World War II when scarcity of materials and rising costs stopped all building efforts. Housing construction resumed after the War. Approximately 94 houses were constructed between 1935 and 1950. The monumental growth of the Coachella Vallev and La Quinta resulted m the build out of the Cove over the second half of the 20th Century. The Cove is approximately two-thirds built out as of January 1997. While many of the buildings have experienced some modification over the decades ( additions, repairs, alterations) the buildings retain integrity of form, design and materials. Several older parcels include mature vegetation including specimen plantings. The residences in the Cove are related by age and design and appear eligible for designation as a City of La Quinta Historic District. Cove Historic District includes 57 of the original 94 houses built in the Cove subdivision between 1935 and 1950. These houses share the Spanish Colonial Style, a choice derived from the La Quinta Hotel development. The characteristics of these Cove houses echo the casitas of the La Quinta Hotel. It was necessary to have an automobile to access this desert area and the development of the houses acknowledge this with the incorporation of garages into the design of the houses. Although the houses now appear dispersed as a result of the degree of build -out of the subdivision, they are related to each other by integrity of style and property type. Where are two major Property Types of houses and strong relationships among the 94 buildings d6nstructed before 1950. Forty-eight of the 63 houses built in the pre -World War II years (1935-1941) are listed in this survey. Nine of the 31 post -World War II homes (1946-1949) are identified in this survey. Two principal designs were identified: the "L" type and the " P' type of house. Thirty percent of the pre -World War II houses identified in the survey were "L" types and another 30% were "I" types. Minor property types are variations on the Spanish Colonial Revival style and include Pre - WWII Simple Linear houses, Two-story houses and Post -WWII Houses. Mellon and Associates, Historic Preservation October 1997 9 .b•9 0,23 City of La Ouinta Historic Resources .Survey Table 1 Houses in Cove by Year Built and Type Year #Built #Listed in Survey L* I* 1935 4 3 2 1 1936 16 12 3 6 1937 25 21 10 7 1938 7 5 1 1939 2 1 1 3 0 1940 7 5 0 1) 1941 2 1 1 0 Total 63 48 18 19 1946 1 0 1947 5 3 1948 13 5 1949 12 1 Total 9 31 - Note. Low visibility (due to high walls. fences. shrubs. etc.) limited categorization of some structures. Another theme identified in the Context Statement is The Village area. Located in the northeast corner of the Cove, the Village was envisioned as the commercial and service center for residents of the Cove however it never evolved into a `downtown." Development occurred in a rIpdom fashion and many parcels are still empty. Four historic buildings, built between 1936 atlid 1940, were identified in the Village. Each building was designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style, echoing the standard established by the design of the La Quinta Hotel. The last theme under the Resort Industry context is the Desert Club. Designed in 1937 by architect S. Charles Lee located adjacent to the Cove, the Desert Club was integral to the sales promotion and incentives of the Cove's lot sales program. The Desert Club was demolished several years ago. Mellon and Associates, Historic Preservation October 1997 10 Citv of La Quinta Historic Resources Survey 7. PROPERTY TYPES AND ATTRIBUTES The success of the La Quinta. Hotel, set in the desert of the. Coachella Valley near, the Santa Rosa Mountains inspired architect Gordon Kaufmann to work with a Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style. His designs for the hotel and casitas were evocative and reminiscent of a romanticized Hispanic past. The Hotel put La Quinta on the map and early developers were quick to ride on the coattails of success by creating small residential versions of casitas in the Cove. The choice of style determined the property type form. The selection of the Spanish Colonial Revival style was also pragmatic: the materials required for construction could be fabricated in a desert far from sources of wood and far from manufacturing centers. Two types of Spanish Colonial Revival property types were identified in the survey. The "1920s Spanish Colonial Revival Style" property type is elaborate and applied to larger structures and includes Barden elements. The other property type is the 'Cove Spanish Colonial Revival" which includes two major sub -types, "Cove L" and "Cove I". Three minor sub -types were also identified in the Cove: "Cove 2-story', "Cove Pre -World War 11", and "Cove Post: World War MI. 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival Type Characteristics woiii5fl --multi-level roofs —one and two story wings --one and two story covered porches, arcaded walkways —asymmetrical facade --closely related to outdoors through use of French doors, terraces, pergolas --exterior stairs --limited number of openings, sometimes deeply cut into wall surfaces —partially enclosed patios and gardens —gardens desigried in formal axial manner —fountains —elaborate chimney tops -decorative vents —wood lintels —multi-paned wood casement windows (with wood muntins and mullions) Materials: --red clay tile roof —stucco clad --decorative tiles Mellon and Associates, Histartc PMvervatwn Odober 1997 11 •.' 025 City of La Ouinta Historic Resources Survev --decorative ironwork for windows, doors, balconies and roof supports --glazed and unglazed floor and wall tiles —wood shutters Cove "L" Property Type Characteristics Form: —"L" shape plan —one-story --low pitch roof --complex roof (gable and shed) --cross gable wing with roof forming integral porch —projecting garage wing, battered with shed roof --vigas (Pueblo Revival influence 1 --original garage door and opening --tapered chimney with top Materials: --red clay tile roof —stucco clad --original wood garage doors with Z or strap timbering —heavy rustic wood lintel over garage door opening —multi-paned casement windows Cove "I" Property Type Characteristics G ,"Ut —"I" shape plan --one story —low pitch roof --cross gable roof —central open court at front —wing walls on some buildings —tapered chimney with top --battered garage wing Materials: —red clay tile roof —vertical wood siding in roof gable --stucco clad Mellon and Associates, Historic Preservation October 1997 12 '`•' 026 C1tV of La Ouinta Historic Resources .Survev --original wood garage doors with Z or strap timbering --heavy rustic wood lintel over garage door opening —multi-paned casement windows The minor property types are variations on the Spanish Colonial Revival types and the names are description of the variation. The Two -Story Houses includes the few 2-story homes built in the Cove. Pre -World War II Simple Linear Houses are have less complex form, usually a simple straight plan. Post -World War II Basic Bungalows are simple in plan with less elaborate detailing. 8. RECOMMENDAVIONS In 1996 the City of La Quinta developed a citywide Historic Context Statement. In addition, Mellon and Associates prepared a citywide historic resources survey. These two documents enable the City to embark on a number of planning and designation programs to 'Further preservation of the City's historic resources. A. Historic Preservation Element of General Plan. Historic preservation goals and processes should be fully integrated into the City's planning and land use policies. One way to achieve this is through development of an Historic Preservation Element of the General Plan. In addition zoning and other land use regulations should be assessed for their compatibility with historic preservation goals. B. Ilse of State Historic Preservation Programs. Use of the State Historical Building Code (SHBC) is mandatory for historic buildings. The SHBC requires the same level of safety as the UBC but it permits historic buildings flexibility to achieve code compliance. This allows owners, architects, and engineers the means to assess the historic building's unique characteristics and flexibility to develop case specific methods to achieve code compliance. All buildings on the City's Historic Resources Survey are thus qualified to use the SHBC. The Mills Act is another state program available for use by owners of historic properties. The Mills Act allows for reduction in property taxes on an historic property when owners of designated properties enter into a preservation contract with a local government to restore the property (if necessary), maintain its historic character, and use it in a manner compatible with its historic character. Any property listed on a state, county, or City official register should qualify for a Mills Act contract. The: City of La Quinta should investigate adopting an enabling ordinance and develop procedures to utilize the Mills Act. The City of La Quinta's continued participation in the Certified Local Government (CLG) program will provide access to federal and state historic preservation funds which are distributed Meson and Assoeiotes, Historic Preservation Odober 1997 13 .4-' 027 City of La Quinta Historic Resources Survey by the state to eligible CLGs. La Quinta's status as a CLG allows the City to apply for matching grants from the State which can be used for a variety of purposes. This Historic Resources Survev was funded by a CLG matching grant. C. Education Program. The City's Context Statement and Histonc Resources Surveys provide rich material on the City's historic resources. Information from these documents canbe used in a number of ways to inform community members (and visitors) on the unique history and architectural resources in the City. Documents such as self -guided tours could be developed in partnership with community organizations such as the La Quinta Historical Society or neighborhood groups. Copies of the Context Statement and Survey should be made available to the Citv and school libraries. Teachers can use the Context Statement and Survey to develop curriculum on local and architectural history of La Quinta, using the City as an outdoor classroom. D. Designation Program and Development of lncentives. The goals of historic preservation are best achieved through formal recognition of significant historic resources in a community. Active designation programs coordinated with. educational programs should be pursued. The results of the Historic Resources Survey should be prioritized by the Historic Preservation Commission on the basis of a number of criteria. These criteria include: relative importance of the resource with resect to its survey evaluation; community interest and support: or threatened historic properties. The Commission could develop a designation program to educate property owners about benefits of landmarking and develop community support for such actions. E. Design Guidelines for Potential Cove Historic District The potential Cove Historic District contains the greatest number of historic buildings in the City. Design guidelines should be developed to aid property owners in the rehabilitation of their historic Cove home. Even before formal designation of the Cove as a historic district the design guidelines, though not mandatory, would provide direction to property owners. If an official historic district is designated, use of the guidelines would be mandatory. The Secretary of the Rderior's Standards and Guidelines should be used. The City could also develop guidelines and examples tailored to the specific nature of the historic resources in the Cove. F. Survey Updates. The current survey, although comprehensive and citywide, is a product of this point in time. Over the next decade or two, many properties, such as the La Quinta Country Club, will reach 50 years of age. It will be necessary to periodically resurvey to determine if such resources withstood the test of time, meet the criteria for historic and architectural significance, and should be added to or taken from the survey. Survey updates will also provide information on attrition; the loss of historic properties may result in added significance for Mellon and Associaw, Historic Nmervation Odober 1997 14 x. ;' 028 City of La Quiuta Historic Resources Survev remaining resources. 9. CONCLUSION The City of La Quinta's 1992 General Plan Update and EIR includes historic resources management as a long term goal noting that "historic, architectural and culturally significant sites, structures and programs are preserved, perpetuated and integrated within the fabric of the City." La Quinta has experienced a high rate of growth over the past decade. In fact, in the year in which this survev was conducted one of the last major ranches was redeveloped (the historic ranch house was preserved). Efforts must be undertaken to educate residents, business owners and decision -makers on the merits and benefits of preserving La Quinta's unique historic and architectural heritage so that future generations will have the benefit of experiencing La Quinta's unique history. Mellon and Assocudes, Historic Preservation Odober 1997 15 4•i� 029 City of La Ouinta Historic Resources Survey Appendix A List of Properties with Survev Forms Milton and Associates, Historic Preservation October 1997 City of La Quinta Historic Resources Survey October 1, 1997 Survey Forms NRCODE LOCATION ADDRESS _ BLNLT PROPERTY TYPE STYLE SDI Cove 51-787 Alvarado 19381 Covet .Span Col Rev 501 Cove 52-301 Bermudas 19371 Cove L ' Span Cot Rev SDI 52-333 Bermudas 19371 Cove I Span Col Rev _Cove SDI Cove 52-375 Bermudas 19371Covel Span Col Rev _ SDI Cove 51-290 Carranza 19371 Cove Pre -WW2 Span Col Rev 501 Cove 51-377 Carranza 19371Covel Span Col Rev 5D1 Cove 52-665 -Carranza 1941 !Cove L Span Cal Rev 5D1 Cove 52-720 Carranza 1947!Cove Post -WW2 Span Col Rev SDI Cove 52-813 Carranza 1937[Cove L Span Col Rev SDI Cove 51-496 Diaz _ 1939[Cove L Span Col Rev 501 Cove 51-835 Diaz 1937[Cove Pre -WW2 Span Col Rev 501 Cove '51-842 Diaz 19361Covel 1Span Col Rev SDI Cove 52-123 Diaz 19361 Cove L Span Col Rev SDI Cove 51-001 Eisenhower 19301 Cove Pre -WW2 Col Rev 5S1 Cove 51-662 Eisenhower 19401 Cove 2-Story _'Span Span Col Rev 501 Cove 52-155 1937i Cove 2-Story Span Col Rev 501 Cove 52-217 _Eisenhower Eisenhower 19401 CoveI Span Col Rev SDI Cove 52-862___Eisenhower _ 19371 Cove L Span Col Rev SDI Cove_ 77-619 Ensenada _ 19381Cove I _ Span Col Rev SDI Cove 51-637Herrera 19371 Cove Span Col Rev SDI Cove 51-994 Herrera 1938ICove l 'Span Col Rev SDI Cove �52-042 Herrera 19371Cove L 'Span Cal Rev SDI Cove 77-495 'Hidalgo 1937I Cove ;Span Col Rev 501 Cove 51-663 Juarez 194E I Cove Post -WW2 Span Col Rev 501 -Cove 52-159 Juarez 19361Cove 1 Span Cot Rev SDI Cove 61-733 Madero 19371 Cove 'Span Col Rev SDI Cove 51.775 Madero 19361Cove l _ ,Span Col Rev SDI Cove 51-802 Martinez 19351 Cove Span Col Rev 501 'Cove _ 52-217 Martinez 19361 Cove Span Col Rev SDI Cove 52.835 Martinez 19481 Cove Post -WW2 Span Col Rev 501 Cove 52-426 19471 Cove Post -WW2 Span Col Rev SDI Cove 52-444 _Mendoza 1949!Cove Post -WW2 Span Col Rev 501 Cove -52-486 _Mendoza Mendoza 19361 Cove Pre -WW2 ,Span Col Rev SDI Cove 52-519 Mendoza 19361 Cove L Span Cal Rev 5D1 'Cove 153-835 Mendoza 19481 Cove Post -WW2 !Span Col Rev 5D7 Cove 77-177, Montezuma 19361 Cove Pre -WW2 Span Col Rev SDI 'Cove '61-991 Morales ' 19361Covel 1, Span Cal Rev 501 1 Cove 51-351 Navarro 19351 CoveI Span Cal Rev SDI Cove :51.453 ''Navarro IS"I Cove Post -WW2 (Span Col Rev 5D1 Cove 152-337 '.Navarro 19401 Cove Pre -WW2 Span Cot Rev SDI '.Cove ObEak Street Signs 19301 Urban Design Feature 1Urban Design SDI 'Cove 151-782 'Obregon 19361 Cove 'Span Cal Rev SDI Cove I52-59t 3 �'iObregon 1939[Cove L ^Span Col Rev 501 Cove ' 52-960 Obregon 19471 Cove Post -WW2 Span Cal Rev SDI'. Cove 51-262 'Ramirez 1937! Cove 1 Span Cot Rev 501 ;Cove 51-333 ' Ramirez 19371 Cove 1 Span Cal Rev 501 !Cove 152-383 'Ramirez 19371 Cove Pre -WW2 Span Col Rev SDI 'Cove :51-215 Rubio 19371 Cove iSpan Col Rev 5D1 Cove '52-057 Rubio 19371Covel 'Span Cal Rev Page 1 031 City of La Quinta Historic Resources Survey October 1, 1997 Survey Forms NR CODE LOCATION ADDRESS BULT PROPERTY TYPE STYLE 501 Cove 54-391 _Rubio 19401 Cove I _ Span Col Rev 501 Cove 54415 Rubio _ _1S401 Cove Pre -WW2 _ Span Col Rev 501 Cove 51-095 Vallejo 19361 Cove I Span Col Rev 501 Cove _51-877 _Vallejo 19371 Cove Col Rev 501 Cove 51407 Velasco 19351 Cove L _Span Span Col Rev 5D1 Cove 53-120 _Velasco 19491Cove Post -WW2 _ Span Col Rev 501 Cove 51411 Villa 19371 Cove .Span Col Rev 501 Cove 51-607 M91a 19371 Cove L Span Col Rev 501 Cove 52-031 'villa 19361 Cove Pre -WW2 _ Col Rev 5S7 Village 78-023 Estado 19351Village Commercial _Span Span Col Rev 5S1 Village 784135-039 E.stado 19361 Village Commercial ,Span Col Rev 5S7 Village 77-885 Montezuma _ 19381 Vilage Commercial Col Rev 5S7 Village _ 77-895 Montezuma 19401 Village Commercial __Span Span Col Rev 3S PJI-Amencan Canal 19441 Linear Feature _ 5S7 89-041 Avenue 50 19291 _ . Span Col Rev _ 5S3 46-730_ Cameo Palms 1930i 38 -49499_ Eisenhower 19261 La Q Hotel & Grounds Span Col Rev 3S 49499 Eisenhower 1926! 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DEMCAK, ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (ARMC) CASE NO: LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF JEFFERSON STREET AND 48`f' AVENUE BACKGROUND: On September 2, 1997 a Phase 11 archaeology report was submitted to the City for a 40-acre parcel located at the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and 48' Avenue. The report has been reviewed by staff and is complete. The section on Research Design is especially noteworthy as a good example of the type of discussion that should be included in all such reports. The report was prepared as part of the required environmental information for an intended application for an affordable housing City project. The applicant proposes to construct single family residential and senior housing, development: on land owned by the City. Both prehistoric and historic resources were recorded during the field survey. The prehistoric sites include a large scatter of ceramic sherds, four hearths, burned bone, freshwater mussel shell, abalone, a biface lithic fragment; and fired clay fragments. The report states that burned bone may be human, as cremations are known in the; area. There were over 2000 pottery sherds found at this site. A temporary site number (LAQ1) has been assigned to this site until the permanent County trinomial is designated by the Eastern Information Center. The second prehistoric site (LAQ2) is a smaller ceramic scatter with one hearth, fire -affected rocks, charcoal, and fired unshaped clay fragments. The presence of the buff and brown plain ware sherds indicates a date ca. A.D. 900-1500, the Late Prehistoric Period. Both of the prehistoric sites are thought to be encampments associated with one or more of the latest stands of ancient Lake Cahuilla. These sites are periodically covered over by blowsand and then exposed by winds. The historic sites include LAQ3-H and LAQ4-H. The first is described as a dispersed trash scatter along a dirt road, at the edge of the evacuation channel. The site contains glass fragments (brown, clear, and green); milk glass; plain ironstone; transfer ware, enamel ware; heavily oxidized metals, and a painted metal basin or cooking pot. These materials were found in and adjacent to a dirt road. The items appear to date from the mid to late 1800's or to the early 1900's. LAQ4-H is also a historic trash dump site that appears to result from one dumping episode. Artifacts consist of tin cans, ;glass fragments (clear and green), medicine bottle fragment; milk glass from a tea cup; plain ironstone; transfer ware; enamel ware; re -fused clear glass, and oxidized metal fragments. This site is located adjacent to a small saltpan on the parcel. In addition to the four sites, there were three isolates recorded on the project site. Isolate I-1-H is an oxidized historic metal frame of unknown function. Isolate I-2-P is a single small dry corn cob that could be associated with the prehistoric deposits on the project site. Isolate I-3-P consists of three, small dry corn cobs, that may also be associated with the prehistoric sites. Approximately two weeks after the survey was conducted on this project site, a prehistoric cremation was uncovered by construction activities associated with the improvements to 49 ' Avenue. The cremation was observed during monitoring efforts by Archaeological Advisory Group (AAG). The Coroner's Office was called to the site, and the remains were identified as human. AAG archaeologists, with coordination with Native American consultation, excavated the remains which were then turned over to the Coroner's Office. A report on the cremation will be submitted when the 48' Avenue project is complete. The cremation was not located with the prehistoric sites recorded by ARMC, which makes the cremation another prehistoric site on the property. DISCUSSION: The project site has demonstrated a high potential for cultural resources with two prehistoric sites, two historic sites, and three isolates recorded during the ARMC survey and the cremation discovered during monitoring; of the 48th Avenue project. The significance of these resources has not been determined, however, there appears to be the possibility of addressing some important research questions with further investigation of these sites. Significance must be determined in order to comply with the requirements of Appendix K, of CEQA. Impacts upon the resources from the proposed development project must also be addressed. A Phase II evaluation plan is required to be submitted for review and approval by the City. Testing for significance must be completed and the report of prior to approval of the project. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Historic Preservation Commission Minute Motion 97 accepting the archaeological report titled, "Archaeological .Assessment of 40-Acre Parcel in La Ouinta (La Ouinta Quad), Riverside County. (:ahfornia," prepared by Carol R. Demcak, Archaeological Resource Management Corporation, for the Catellus Project, in partial compliance with the requirements of the California 2 ,L.0 C49 Environmental Quality Act (Appendix K). Attachments: 1. Confidential Archaeology Report (Commissioners only) Prepared by: slie Mouriquand, ssociate Pbnner Submitted by: 0 b u Christine di Iorio, Planning Manager �5� BI #3 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: OCTOBER 16, 1997 ITEM: CULTURAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT FOR THE ROYAL PALM PLAZA PROJECT, NORTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON AND FRED WARING, LA QUINTA, BY JIM BROCK, ARCHAEOLOGICAL ADVISORY GROUP (AAG). CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-604 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 97-338 LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND FRED WARING DRIVE BACKGROUND: On September 17, 1997, the City received a report of a Phase I archaeological investigation conducted on 10.05 acres. The study area is the site of the proposed Royal Palm Plaza commercial development. The proposed development is a commercial shopping center project that is subject to environmental review under CEQA. The archaeological survey report was prepared in compliance with the environmental review. Staff has reviewed the report for completeness and format. There were no cultural resources observed during the survey. During the archival research, it was learned that the study area had been a part of a larger homestead granted to Iona T. Mackenzie in 1918. No information has been found about Mackenzie. There are eight recorded prehistoric sites within a one -mile radius of the project site. The area surrounding the project site is considered moderate for both prehistoric and historic resources. Because of the potential for subsurface cultural resources, the report recommends monitoring of the rough grading and trenching. DISCUSSION: Staff concurs with the reports recommendation for monitoring of the grading and trenching. In addition, it would be desirable to have any geotechnical trenching or borings monitored as well. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Historic Preservation Commission Minute Motion 97- accepting the archaeological report titled, "Cultural Resources Assessment for the Proposed Royal Palm Plaza, Northeast Corner of Washington Street and Fred Waring Drive of La Quinta California," prepared by James Brock, Archaeological Advisory Group, for Environmental Assessment 97-338, in partial compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (Appendix K). Attachments: 1. Confidential Archaeological Report (Commissioners only) Prepared by: L slie Mouriquan5V Associate tianner Submitted lI by: ,n Christine di Iorio, Planning Manager E•' 115 CULTURAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED ROYAL PALM PLAZA, NORTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND FRED WARING DRIVE, CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA Prepared for: - F & M Associates 1 2041 San Remo Drive L r Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Str 17 1997 L�J CiTY OF LAQUINTA PLANNING DEPARTMENT Submitted to: City of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Prepared by: James Brock September 1997 USGS Topographic QuadrangIc La Quinta, Calif. Acreage: 10.05 Rey Words: La Quinta, Negative Archaeological Survey, Iona T. Mackenzie Homestead ARCHAEOLOGICAL ADVISORY GROUP P.O. BOX 491, PIO.NEERTOWN, CA 92268-0491 Tel: (760) 228-1142 • Fax: (760) 369-4002 E-mail: archadvgrpCcaol.com Table of Contents Page ManagementSummary ................................................................................................................ 1 S Introduction................................................................................................................................... Setting.........:................................................................................................................................... Location and Environmental Setting............................................................................ 5 CulturalSetting................................................................................................................. CultureHistory........:............................................................................................ 5 5 Previous Archaeological Research/Archival Research ................................ 7 ResearchDesign........................................................................................................................... Methods/Fieldwork Details 8 8 ........................................................................................................ Findings.......................................................................................................................................... 13 Discussion/Interpretation........................................................................................................... 13 ManagementConsiderations...................................................................................................... 13 ReferencesCited........................................................................................................................... 14 Appendix 1: Personnel Qualifications....................................................................................... 15 List of Figures Figure 1. General location of the study area........................................................................... 2 Figure 2. Location of the study area.:....................................................................................... 3 Figure 3. View of the study area looking south -southeast .................................................... 4 Figure 4. View of the study area looking east-northeast....................................................... 4 Figure 5. 1856 General Land Office Plat Map...................................................................... 9 Figure 6. 1904 U.S.G.S. 30' Indio map..................................................................................... 10 Figure 7. 1941 Toro Peak map (15')......................................................................................... 11 Figure 8. Iona T. Mackenzie homestead patent..................................................................... 12 MANAGEMENT SUMMARY This report presents the results of a prehistoric/historical resources assessment for the proposed Royal Palm Plaza development. This comprises a 10.05-acre parcel located at the northeast corner of Washington Street and Fred Waring Drive in the City of La Quinta, Riverside County, California. An archaeological records search indicated that the study area had not been previously surveyed for cultural resources and no cultural resources had been Previously recorded within one-half mile of the study area. The study area is in a region of moderate sensitivity for both prehistoric and historic archaeological resources. A systematic archaeological field reconnaissance was conducted for this project. No new archaeological or historical sites, features, or isolates were discovered. Archival research indicated that the study area had been part of a homestead grant patented to an Iona T. Mackenzie in 1918. Archaeological monitoring of rough grading and major trenching is recommended due to the potential of the area to contain buried prehistoric archaeological resources. INTRODUCTION This reports presents a Phase I (survey -level) cultural resources assessment for a proposed 10.05-acre commercial development termed "Royal Palm Plaza." The proposed development site is a rectangular -shaped parcel located at the northeast corner of Washington Street and Fred Waring Drive in the City of La Quinta, County of Riverside, California (Figures 1 through 4). The study comprised a records search and field reconnaissance of the property, along with limited archival research. It was conducted by Archaeological Advisory Group for F & M Associates. The study was undertaken in order to comply with the cultural resource requirements of the City of La Quinta. These are intended to fulfill those aspects of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (as amended) which pertain to the management of cultural resources that may be impacted by development projects sponsored by state or local government agencies, or by private developments requiring a discretionary permit or license. This report was prepared in accordance with the recommended contents and format described in the State's Preservation Planning Bulletin Number 4(a) (California Department of Parks and Recreation 1989). The principal and sole investigator for this study was James Brock. His qualifications are given in Appendix 1. Field notes and other material pertaining to this study are on file with Archaeological Advisory Group (AAG Job No. 970814). No artifacts were observed or collected during the study. , 'k. 7 J I i M p 4 N tlE T� R.ntn wren X. Irht t : %jf�`p - c V aRancR m e acerieuh o s nd Pal - , i•F�� / ^ �->�' I I Ii7 •Ranth� - y' Ran - 68 ROnO. M1 ;STUDY AREA M ;-- Its � l �•��. IND RESa._ A Figure 1. General location of the study area plotted on a portion of the USGS Western United States Series 1:250,000 Santa Ana, California map (1959, revised 1979). 2 IIo 0 Feet 2500 0 Meters 1000 1 i Indian Wells 1 i ww ARer RQAD ..' er. C �• STUDY AREA ti oo r adze Ire p � Park y I� II it �5 1 Point Happy - BM � c I � ��. c _ � <ir ek, ; - S' i i fi eft) �I �; BM 72 - - --G Figure 2. Location of the study area plotted on a portion of the USGS 7.5' La Quinta, California topographic quadrangle (1959, photorevised 1980). 3 �.G 129 vr,�ri 1[ l - Figure 3. View of the study area looking south-southeast from the northwest corner of the property. Washington Street is on the right. a. a Figure 4. View of the study area looking east-northeast from the intersection of Washington Street and Fred Waring Drive. 4 !..i 121 SETTING Location and Environmental Setting The study area is located in the City of La Quinta, in the Coachella Valley area of Riverside County, California (Figures 1 and 2). The 10-acre, rectangular -shaped property is bordered on the west by Washington Street and on the south by Fred Waring Drive. The eastern and northern borders are undelineated in the field. The study area falls within the extreme southwestern corner of Section 18 of Township 5 South, Range 7 East, SBBM. This area is located on the USGS 7.5' La Quinta, California topographic quadrangle (Figure 2). The study area is located amidst rolling and semi -stable aeolian sand dunes typical of the floor of the central Coachella Valley. 'there is a large, low dune at the southwest comer of the property and a large, low dune arching from the northwest corner to the southeast corner. Soil comprises a gray -tan blow sand that ranges from loose to well compacted. The elevations of the study area is approximately 150 feet msl. The nearest natural source of water is the Whitewater River three-quarters of a mile to the southwest. The study area would have been over 100 feet higher than the southwestern shoreline of the ancient Lake Cahuilla (now the Salton Sea) during its last stand. The final stand of Lake Cahuilla is estimated to have been at about 42 feet (12.8 meters) msl. This has been dated loosely to the range of A.D. 1430 to 1580 by Waters (1983:384). Native vegetation comprises a Creosote Scrub community, with creosotes (Larrea tridentata), burrobush (Ambrosia dumosa) and other stickery scrubs typical for the area. Animal species typically encountered in the area include pocket mouse, scorpions, Western Shovel -nosed Snake, Sidewinder, Desert Iguana, Side -blotched Lizard, Loggerhead Shrike, Mourning Dove, Say's Phobe, Gambel's Quail, Common Raven, Anna's Hummingbird, Red-tailed Hawk, and American Kestrel. The study area falls within the Low Desert climatic zone. This is the driest, warmest, and sunniest of the state's climates --it generally averages less than 5 inches of precipitation annually and has a mean maximum temperature in July that exceeds 1000 (Bailey 1966:42). Cultural Setting Culture History While the ethnography of the region of the study area is fairly well understood, the prehistory of the area is poorly understood. The sequence of prehistoric habitation presented here is based primarily on the concordance of sequences presented by Warren (1984:409-430). This chronology is intended to apply to the desert region of southern California in general. Early Hunting Period This period, sometimes referred to as the "Lake Mojave Period," represents the earliest phase of human occupation in southern California. It began by at least 10,000 B.C. and lasted until around 5000 B.C. This period is characterized by the hunting of larger game animals using spears and articulated spear -throwing devices termed "atlatls." Milling stones 5 r.�i 122 typically are not present. Artifacts generally consist of items such as fluted points, crescents, specialized scrapers, leaf -shaped knives, drills, and choppers/hammerstones. These old sites tend to occur along Pleistocene lake shorelines in the Mojave Desert, rather than in the Coachella Valley. Pinto Period The Pinto Period dates from around 5000 to 2000 B.C. This period corresponds roughly to the Millingstone Horizon in the coastal area of the state and has many characteristics in common with it. Although desert and coastal peoples shared cultural traits during this period, desert peoples probably did not have the same dependence on milling stones as coastal peoples. Seed grinding does not appear to be an important economic activity as yet to the desert peoples of this period, but the presence of flat slab and occasionally shallow - basin metates along with manos, indicates the growing importance that plant seed resources were beginning to have. Presumably these peoples were still maintaining a large and small game hunting and vegetal gathering economy during this period. Pinto points, as defined by Campbell and Campbell (1935), are the distinctive lithics of this period. These are usually found in association with heavy -keeled scrapers and milling stones. Gypsum Period The Gypsum Period is believed to date from around 2000 B.C. to about A.D. 500. This very roughly corresponds with the Intermediate Period in the coastal areas of southern California. Again, the primary artifacts indicating this period are projectile points (Humbolt series, Gypsum Cave, And Elko series). Manos and metates become more common and the mortar and pestle come into use --indicating a developing reliance upon fleshier seed foods such as mesquite pods and acorns. The presence of Haliotis and Olivella shell beads on sites of this period provide the earliest evidence for contacts between the desert peoples and the coastal inhabitants (Warren 1984:419). Saratoga Springs Period The Saratoga Springs Period lasts from about A.D. 500 to 1200 and is characterized by strong regional developments. The southern desert region, in which the Coachella Valley lies, deviates from the rest of the desert region due to heavy cultural influence by the Hakataya, a lower Colorado River group. The Hakataya influence brings results in diffusion of buffware and brownware pottery types, made using the paddle and anvil technique, from the Colorado River area to the Coachella Valley by about A.D. 900. The bow and arrow is introduced in this period as evidenced by the smaller Rose Spring and Eastgate styles of projectile points. Milling stones, including manos, metates, pestles, and mortars are present in this time period. The Pinto, Gypsum, and Saratoga Springs periods are sometimes collectively referred to as the Archaic Period. Late Prehistoric/Ethnographic Period The bow and arrow replaces the atlatl during the Late Prehistoric (Late Horizon) occupation of the region as exemplified by the appearance of new projectile point types called Cottonwood Triangular and Desert Side -notched. The Hakataya influence, represented by brownwares and buffwares continues. The Desert Cahuilla are the people that are historically identified with the region of the study area. It is likely that this group has been in the region for at least the last 1000 years. 11 �.� 121 The Cahuilla remained largely undisturbed by Hispanic and American intrusion up until the establishment of the Southern Pacific Railroad through the region in the later half of the 19th century. The railroad stimulated a desire by Americans for Cahuilla lands. In response to this, President Ulysses S. Grant began allotting Cahuilla lands in 1875 to gtve to American settlers and removed the Cahuilla to government reservations. Ten reservations were created that affected the Cahuilla; of these four are in the Coachella Valley. This late contact resulted in our gaining a greater understanding of this society than most native cultures of California. Detailed accounts of Cahuilla lifeways can be found, for in- stance, in Bean (1972, 1978), Strong (1929), Hooper (1920), and Kroeber (1908). Two excellent ethnobotanical studies also exist for the Cahuilla (Barrows 1900, Bean and Saubel 1972). An archaeological study of prehistoric Cahuilla adaptation to the desiccation of ancient Lake Cahuilla (the remains of which are now the Salton Sea) has also been done (Wilke 1978). Previous Archaeological Research/Archival Research An archaeological records search for the subject property was conducted by the author at the Eastern Information Center of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) at U.C. Riverside on August 25, 1997. The records search indicated that the study area had not been previously surveyed for cultural resources. No cultural resources had been identified on the study area. Approximately 50 percent of the property within a one -mile radius of the subject property has been previously surveyed for cultural resources. Adjacent surveys include the property directly west which was surveyed in 1983 with negative results (Wilke 1983) and the property directly south which also had negative findings (McWilliams 1979). The property kitty-corner to the study area was surveyed with positive results (Sutton 1985) but all sites are at least one-half mile from the Royal Palm Plaza property. The records search further indicated that the study area is in a vicinity of moderate archaeological sensitivity with low site density to the north and high site density to the south where sites are associated with the Whitewater Channel and the former Lake Cahuilla shoreline. No sites fall within one-half mile of the study area. Eight sites fall within the one-half to one mile range. These are described as follows: CA-RIV-64: Large prehistoric village site with historical refuse and features. Former site of Cahuilla walk-in well. CA-RIV-1530: Prehistoric habitation site with bone, debitage, milling stones, ceramics, and fire -affected rock. CA-RIV-3005: Series of blow -outs with prehistoric material including bone, ceramics, debitage. CA-RIV-3007: Prehistoric site with sherds, a bone awl, a possible cremation, and shell ornaments. CA-RIV-3008: Small prehistoric ceramics scatter. CA-RIV-3659: Prehistoric habitation site with fire -affected rock, burnt clay, flakes, bone fragments, and sparse ceramics. CA-RIV-3679: Combination prehistoric site (ceramics, burnt clay, pestle) and early 20th century historic refuse site. CA-RIV-5876: Prehistoric ceramics scatter with sparse lithics and bone. 7 -'' 124 Based on the presence of ceramics, all of the prehistoric sites within the one mile radius appear to be relatively recent in date (post A.D. 500). In addition to the records search, archival research was conducted on August 25, 1997 at the Rivera Library at U.C. Riverside and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Office in Riverside. In addition to the in -person research, the BLM State Office in Sacramento and the Coachella Valley Historical Society Museum were contacted by telephone. Historic maps examined included U.S. General Land Office plat maps from 1856 and 1914, the 1904 U.S.G.S. 30' Indio map, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' 1941 Toro Peak 1:62,500 map, and the U.S.G.S. 1959 Palm Desert 1:62,500 map. The General Land Office plat maps show no cultural activity in the study area last century. The 1856 map (Figure 5) shows a road running east -west three-quarters of a mile below the study area. The 1904 Indio map also shows no cultural activity in the vicinity of the study area (Figure 6). The 1941 Toro Peak map (Figure 7) shows Washington Street as a dirt road running north - south along the western edge of the study area. The BLM research indicated that the 10-acre study area was part of a 162.35-acre homestead grant patented to an Iona T. Mackenzie on January 18, 1918 (Figure 8). The staff at the Coachella Valley Historical Society Museum was unable to develop any biographic data on this person. As a further step in the research, the following "heritage property" registers had been previously checked for these tracts: The National Register of Historic Places (American Association for State and Local History 1991), California Historical Landmarks (California Department of Parks and Recreation 1990), and California Inventory of Historic Places (California Department of Parks and Recreation 1976). Additional registers were checked during the records search at U.C. Riverside. No historical resources listed in these publications were found to be specific to the study area environs. The records search and background research indicated that the study area is in a location that is moderately sensitive for prehistoric and historical resources. RESEARCH DESIGN Due to the limited scope of this study, and the fact that the findings were negative, no formal research design was prepared. METHODS/FIELDWORK DETAILS The fieldwork for this study was conducted on August 28, 1997 by James Brock. A total of two hours were spent by Mr. Brock on the survey of the property. The entire property was walked over in systematic transects averaging three to five meters apart. The walkover was initiated at the northwestern end of the study area and ended at the southeastern end. Ground surface visibility was good (95%). Aside from hot weather (1100), no adverse conditions restricted the survey. A moderate density of modern refuse is present on the study area. This includes concrete and asphalt debris, paper, cardboard, cans, plastic, glass, fence wire, and so on. There is a tendency for the oldest refuse (1960s) to be in the northeastern area of the property. 125 .94e ze j •✓°� A6t7 A/60LiWA .94c� SE � 6 Se 9 e A6 z iz o 6 0 A� A/6a A��O7B B a3 79 7S 79 90 /3 4.' E 7 L"91 qB0 A/60 I .4'4/CZ Se Jc9 -STUDY AREA BOt6/4 BO 00 Od 00 ✓ /J'.0 V /J'J9E ✓ /J'J7L A.a idc� .b'O/ ABO 0/90 6-4 4 6 O 45' A4/361 �'•/ a�-8C 72 79. Bo 79i 96 i3 vs Y-Gd A'2 6 v /J'J9 ° � : 1. A4/ S4 S6' D "Zel 4/6B 79 96 79 9L ✓/J'JJ ✓/3'4Cf V/J °J7� a ,q ABO Ai60 Figure 5. A portion of the 1856 U.S. General Land Office Plat Map for Township 5S, Range 7E, SBBM, with the study area indicated (source: Government Publications, Rivera Library, U.C. Riverside). a.�/ 126 D-7 Camp � a o t STUDY AREA n Well I Inriiu •.t ^r /99 1 t 34a3 r - tea!" - Y �rt'��y J - a. 'MIO��-- L 1 4M i 5Sl •y�3/ o� i 6. Illy-L . rJ __ _ h tii k � emu �1.._ l � '�� '" �4✓l� (.�' 3TIT �� '•� ��j• Vim.^ r, �.;. `n h^� L Figure6. A portion of the 1904 U.S.G.S. 30' Indio map with the study area indicated. Source: California Historic Resources Investory System, U.C. Riverside). 10 t .ij' 127 I t I 12 7 ��,I 8 *' 9 tiF I� �Q I •, \ I I 13 �I ;3 ' 17\I� 16 I. 14 Y. IC b STUDY AREA i c\ ' 24 .. a -f 120 I 16 I 1 .. l l . I I ..� � 21 w9.. � �1I 1f�tLWe1L' ' �01-'(i I I .� �o 7 Yt1 130 3t 33 I Q i ra Quints 5 � I yx 2� 13 Figure 7. A portion of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' 1941 Toro Peak map with the study area indicated by the arrow. The scale is 1:62,500. Source: California Historic Resources Investory System, U.C. Riverside). 11 ..-') 12S l�OsaL�o;Oj]`33f r�— \�� f nAmr is'�dl to AM; pmreLP awl Kow.'6rrrtlep� YKEREA& . GItIYW of the RAEAW d the LW Data hl $l bentro, California, W r INpm W 1. the GwN - Land Oa., Aw*y It q,.n It.4 inurement 1. the hot of C..Erw of Nq Ea EIREa •T.II�eM X.m.e1.W t. A[t.JMtl.n! x Ile' PublicO.mY4" and Its. eel. wyll.ie.sld .,t1M..'Ithe tleY a/ Ion! To 8enkausis 'Leo be.. emalliabod W ad, .nemmm.d, 1. t. amity to t, far the southwest quarter of Section eighteen in Township five south of Range seven east of the San Bernardino Meridian{,,balifornia, ooptaining one hundred sixty-two and thirty-five-hm-' dredtha &ores, .tog4g d. I" OatIJ Plat of the Mwt A the ay L" nhnM is the GENCML VXO OFFICE by the Surugor.WaaNr NOW KNOW TL That then IN INNaK Eraatod by the UNITED STATES wine the Wd ddma. the inl of lend d.mXtedl TO RANK AND TO dtOLD the hold treat d hed, WIY the pp.N.n.em thereof, onto the Wd "itt a: to 11 Wn d anal, of the }old claimant . hmon FNatt to .y mW ad "trend rater right. fat mining, agrlcullow, mu.4ctod.g, or athe prPahea, W rlShla b dNtW ed nww ,ojo end I. swilom milk mo1 irtlor.rlghla, as may be mop4d ad aaLe Id dad by Ihe I.o� taata en, ten, AraiNoalelm of a. 4.1 .M tNn Is marts from W "4 Lacy gMtd, . right of ..y In.... tar ditch. or .". 1,11.6d by tins dW My d tho R.Itd tie. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, Woodrow Wilson Pr.id.nl of the Unhd San el Aeh.rk., hem .cud the- Imbn to he ma4 P.I.nt, ad .e .d of be G.nmJ Lend Oman 1. he "..In .M." GIVE 11 undo my Lena .1 to. City .t r.alegr.., raw THIRTY-F19ST LY I. er . ed a (REAL.) 6, of JAXIARJhe.md alest.dr jand - EIGHTEEN end at the"dolarw.ta of ao i UMid Rtet. the .. hodrd and FORiy-SECotlo. NE theP...iam, .�{(/i �i M46 pa/ BY _57PE. gyp" Gi55�7 Xr.re.yy fY emr/lle.d R/d �. or, bij MTCNTb Pate. NmM.:........-_......_.. "'n -� - Figure 8. Copy of homestead patent issued to Iona T. Mackenzie (source: Bureau of Land Management, Sacramento). 12 121 In accordance with State Historic Preservation Office guidelines, all cultural materials, structures, features, and objects over 45 years in age were considered for potential cultural resource value. No specimens were collected during the survey. FINDINGS No cultural resources were observed on the study area during the ground surface survey. DISCUSSION/INTERPRETATION While no cultural resources were observed during the walkover field reconnaissance of the property, the possibility of finding buried prehistoric or historical resources can not be entirely ruled out. Prehistoric sites buried by aeolian sand accumulation are know to exist in the La Quinta area. MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS Resource Evaluation Under Appendix K of CEQA an archaeological resource is significant if it meets one of the following criteria: (a) it is associated with an event or person of recognized significance in California or American history, or recognized scientific importance in prehistory; (b) it can provide information which is both of demonstrable public interest and useful in addressing scientifically consequential and reasonable archaeological research questions; (c) it has a special or particular quality such as oldest, best example, largest, or last surviving example of its kind; it is at least 100 years old and possesses substantial stratigraphic integrity; or (e) it involves important research questions that historical rese :rch has shown can be answered only with archaeological methods. Additional criteria of significance is found in eligibility for the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHP), which is based upon the criteria used for Federal undertakings whereby resources are evaluated for their eligibility for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places: A. Association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of history. B. Association with the lives of persons significant in our past. C. Embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. D. Have yielded or may be likely to yield information important in history or prehistory. No potentially significant cultural/historical resources have been identified on the study area. 13 �.[; 130 Potential Effects The planned development of the study area will have no effect on known cultural resources. Recommendations Archaeological monitoring of rough grading and large-scale trenching is recommended for the Royal Palm Plaza project due to the potential of the area to contain buried prehistoric material. REFERENCES CITED American Association for State and Local History 1991 National Register of Historic Places. American Association for State and Local History, Nashville. Bailey, Harry P. 1966 Weather of Southern California. California Natural History Guides 17. University of California Press, Berkeley. Barrows, David P. 1900 Ethno-botany of the Coahuilla Indians. University of Chicago Press, Chicago. Bean, Lowell John 1972 Mukat's People: The Cahuilla Indians of Southern California. University of California Press, Berkeley. 1978 Cahuilla. In California, edited by Robert F. Heizer, pp. 575-587. Handbook of North American Indians, Vol. 8, William G. Sturtevant, general editor. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Bean, Lowell John, and Katherine Siva Saubel 1972 Temalpakh. Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants. Malki Museum, Banning. California Department of Parks and Recreation 1976 Califomia Inventory of Historic Places. California Office of Historic Preservation, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento. 1989 Archaeological Resource Management Reports (ARMR): Recommended Contents and Format. California Office of Historic Preservation, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento. 1990 California Historical Landmarks. California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento. Campbell, E.W.C., and W.H. Campbell 1935 The Pinto Basin Site: An Ancient Aboriginal Camping Ground in the California Desert. Southwest Museum Papers 9:1-51. 14 .J-'131 Hopper, Lucille 1920 The Cahuilla Indians. University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 16:316-379. Berkeley. Kroeber, A.J. 1908 Ethnography of the Cahuilla Indians. University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 8:29-68. Berkeley. McWilliams, Steven R. 1979 An Archaeological Assessment of 50 Acres Located at the Southeastern Corner of Avenue 44 and Washington Street, Indian Wells, California. Ms. on file, Eastern Information Center, California Historic Resources Inventory System, Department of Anthropology, U.C. Riverside. Strong, William Duncan 1929 Aboriginal Society in Southern California. University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 26:1-349. Berkeley. Sutton, Mark Q. 1985 Environmental Impact Evaluation: An Archaeological Assessment of the Desert Classic Resort, Indian Wells, Riverside County, California. Ms. on file, Eastern Information Center, California Historic Resources Inventory System, Department of Anthropology, U.C. Riverside. Warren, Claude N. 1984 The Desert Region. In California Archaeology, by Michael J. Moratto, pp. 339-430. Academic Press, New York. Waters, Michael R. 1983 Late Holocene Lacustrine Chronology and Archaeology of Ancient Lake Cahuilla, California. Quaternary Re., earch 19:373-387. Wilke, Philip J. 1978 Late Prehistoric Human Ecology at Lake Cahuilla, Coachella Valley, California. Contributions of the University of California Archaeological Research Facility 38, Berkeley. 1983 An Archaeological Assessment of 73 Acres of Land at Indian Wells. Ms. on file, Eastern Information Center, California Historic Resources Inventory System, Department of Anthropology, U.C. Riverside. Appendix 1: Personnel Qualifications James Brock, Principal Investigator -B.A. degree in Anthropology, U.C. Santa Barbara -M.A. degree in Archaeology, University of Durham (U.K.) -Member of Society of Professional Archaeologists certified in field research, historical archaeology, and theoretical/archival research -17 years of experience as a principal investigator on cultural resource management projects in southern and central California 15 132 BI #4 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: OCTOBER 16, 1997 ITEM: A CULTURAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT OF 30 LOTS IN THE LA QUINTA COVE AREA, CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA (SELF HELP GROUPS 3, 4, &5), BY JAMES BROCK, ARCHAEOLOGICAL ADVISORY GROUP (AAG) CASE NO.: NONE LOCATION: A GENERAL AREA BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY AVENIDA MONTEZUMA, THE EAST BY EISENHOWER DRIVE, THE SOUTH BY CALLE DURANGO, AND THE WEST BY AVENIDA OBREGON BACKGROUND: In September, 1997, a Phase I cultural resources survey was conducted on 30 lots that are a part of the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition's Self Help Program. These lots are scattered in the Cove subdivision, within an area bounded by Avenida Montezuma, Eisenhower Drive, Calle Durango, and Avenida Obregon. The lots had not been previously surveyed and no previously recorded sites are located on any of the lots. The archival research found that the study area had been part of a railroad land grant dating to 1906. The history of the Cove subdivision has been discussed in the City's Draft Historic Context Statement. The survey was conducted as part of the federal environmental review requirements due to the federal funding of the housing program. Projects with federal funding are required to comply with federal environmental review, which includes Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. This act is concerned with cultural and historic properties and potential impacts to them. The requirements of CEQA, the state environmental law, are applicable as well. During the field survey, two isolated pottery sherds were identified. These isolates were recorded and are discussed in the report. DISCUSSION: The report states that the two pottery sherds found during the survey have little research potential and cannot qualify as significant under any criteria. However, the lots are located within an area of moderate potential for cultural resources to be found. In light of this sensitivity, it is recommended that in the event that archaeological materials are encountered during grading or trenching on any of ,1. 133 the lots, work should stop and the City be contacted in order to evaluate the find and implement appropriate mitigation. It is also recommended that the open trenches on each lot be spot-checked by City staff for the presence of subsurface cultural deposits. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Historic Preservation Commission Minute Motion 97 accepting the archaeological report titled, "A Cultural Resources Assessment of 30 lots in the La Quinta Cove Area City of La Quinta California (Self Help Groups 3 4 & 5)," prepared by James Brock, Archaeological Advisory Group, for the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, in partial compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (Appendix K), and federal environmental requirements. Attachments: 1. Confidential Archaeology Report (Commissioners only) Prepared by: vL lie Mouriquand, As�ociate Pla er Submitted by: 04, i 4'' /1 k- Christine di lorio, Planning anager A CULTURAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT OF 30 LOTS IN THE LA QUINTA COVE AREA, CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA (SELF HELP GROUPS 3, 4, & 5) Prepared for: liii y Coachella Valley Housing Coalition }gg] 45-701 Monroe Street, Suite G i Indio, CA 92201 ANNING DE a.aiME" Prepared by: James Brock September 1997 USGS Topographic Quadraogde: La Quinta, California Acreage: 3.44 Key Words: La Quinta, The Cove, Isolates 33-8061 and 33-8062 ARCHAEOLOGICAL ADVISORY GROUP P.O. BOX 491, PIONEERTOWN, CA 92268-0491 Tel: (760) 228-1142 a Fax: (760) 369-4002 E-mail: archadvgrp@aol.com _.+j, . 135 Table of Contents Page ManagementSummary ................................................................................................................ 1 Introduction................................................................................................................................... 1 Setting.........:................................................................................................................................... 4 Location and Environmental Setting............................................................................ 4 CulturalSetting................................................................................................................. 8 CultureHistory .................................................................................................... 8 Previous Archaeological Research/Archival Research ................................ 9 ResearchDesign........................................................................................................................... 13 Methods/Fieldwork Details........................................................................................................ 13 Findings.......................................................................................................................................... 13 Discussion/Interpretation........................................................................................................... 14 Management Considerations...................................................................................................... 14 ResourceEvaluation........................................................................................................ 14 PotentialEffects............................................................................................................... 15 Recommendations............................................................................................................ 15 ReferencesCited........................................................................................................................... 15 Appendix 1: Personnel Qualifications....................................................................................... 17 List of Figures Figure 1. General location of the study area........................................................................... 2 Figure 2. Location of the study area......................................................................................... 3 Figure 3. Locations of individual lots surveyed....................................................................... 6 Figure 4. General view along Avenida Ramirez.................................................................... 7 Figure 5. General view, corner of Avenida Vallejo and Avenida Montezuma ................. 7 Figure 6. Brownware sherd (33-8062)...................................................................................... 7 Figure 7. 1904 U.S.G.S. 30' Indio map..................................................................................... 11 Figure 8. 1941 Toro Peak map (15')......................................................................................... 12 Table Table 1. CVHC lot numbers and corresponding Assessor's Nos .......................................... 5 'L.O; 135 MANAGEMENT SUMMARY This report presents the results of a prehistoric/historical resources assessment for 30 lots located in the Cove area of the City of La Quinta, California. These 30 lots, each measuring 100 by 50 feet, comprise the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition's Self Help Groups 3, 4, and 5. An archaeological records search indicated that the study area had not been previously surveyed for cultural resources and no cultural resources had been Previously recorded within one-half mile of the study area. The study area is in a region of moderate sensitivity for both prehistoric and historic archaeological resources. Archival research indicated that the study area had been part of a railroad grant dating to 1906. A systematic archaeological field reconnaissance was conducted for this project. Two isolated prehistoric pottery sherds were identified during the study (Primary Numbers 33-8061 and 33-8062). No other cultural resources were discovered. INTRODUCTION This reports presents a Phase I (survey -level) cultural resources assessment for 30 lots in the Cove area of the City of La Quinta, Riverside County, California. Single family housing is proposed for these 100 by 50 foot lots. The 30 lots, termed Self Help Groups 3, 4, and 5, fall within a general area bordered on the north by Avenida Montezuma, the east by Eisenhower Drive, the south by Calle Durango, and the west by Avenida Obregon (Figures 1 and 2). An additional 28 lots, comprising Self Help Groups 6, 7, and 8, also fall within this area and are discussed in a separate report. The study comprised a records search and field reconnaissance of the property, along with limited archival research. It was conducted by Archaeological Advisory Group for Coachella Valley Housing Coalition. Various legal requirements resulted in this study being prepared. Because the project is sponsored in part by HUD, Federal archaeological requirements are applicable. This study is specifically intended to address the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, Executive Order 11593, and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as defined in the regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, "Protection of Historic and Cultural Properties" (36 CFR Part 800). The cultural resource requirements of the City of La Quinta are also applicable. These are intended to fulfill those aspects of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (as amended) which pertain to the management of cultural resources that may be impacted by development projects sponsored by state or local government agencies, or by private developments requiring a discretionary permit or license. This report was prepared in accordance with the recommended contents and format described in the State's Preservation Planning Bulletin Number 4(a) (California Department of Parks and Recreation 1989). �.U;- 137 Figure 1. General location of the study area plotted on a portion of the USGS Western United States Series 1:250,000 Santa Ana, California map (1959, revised 1979). 138 0 Feet 2500 0 Meters 1000 .1 i i • t. 0 STUDY /T:T71 Figure 2. Location of the study area plotted on a portion of the USGS 7.5' La Quinta, California topographic quadrangle (1959, photorevised 1980). 3 `•`I 13g The principal investigator for this study was James Brock. Field assistance was provided by James Toenjes. The qualifications of these individuals are given in Appendix 1. Field notes and other material pertaining to this study are on file with Archaeological Advisory Group (AAG Job No. 970816). No artifacts were collected during the study. SETTING Location and Environmental Setting The study area is located in the City of La Quinta, in the Coachella Valley area of Riverside County, California (Figure 1). The 30 lots fall within a development zone bordered on the north by Avenida Montezuma, the east by Eisenhower Drive, the south by Calle Durango, and the west by Avenida Obregon (Figure 2). An additional 28 lots within this zone were investigated concurrently with this study and the results are contained in a separate report. The specific lots studied during this investigation are listed in Table 1 and are shown in Figure 3, a composite of Assessor's Parcel Maps. General views within the project area are shown in Figures 4 and 5. The project area falls within the southern half of Section 1 of Township, 6 South, Range 6 East, SBBM. This area is located on the USGS 7.5' La Quinta, California topographic quadrangle (Figure 2). The study area lots form components of an existing subdivision built on an alluvial plain. The area has been graded and consequently the original topography is unknown. Soil typically comprises a gray -tan sand with cobbles that ranges from loose to well compacted. The elevations of the study area range from approximately 50 to 80 feet msl. The nearest natural source of water is Bear Creek drainage which, severely channelized, now flows south to north approximately one -quarter mile west of the study area. It was formerly adjacent to the study area. The study area would have been slightly higher than the southwestern shoreline of the ancient Lake Cahuilla (now the Salton Sea) during its last stand. The final stand of Lake Cahuilla is estimated to have been at about 42 feet (12.8 meters) msl. This has been dated loosely to the range of A.D. 1430 to 1580 by Waters (1983:384) and is currently subject to revision. Native vegetation in the Cove area has been largely eliminated. Undeveloped property in the region typically comprises a Creosote Scrub community, with creosotes (Larrea tridentata), burrobush (Ambrosia dumosa) and other stickery scrubs typically present. Animal species typically encountered in the area include pocket mouse, scorpions, Western Shovel -nosed Snake, Sidewinder, Desert Iguana, Side -blotched Lizard, Loggerhead Shrike, Mourning Dove, Say's Phobe, Gambel's Quail, Common Raven, Anna's Hummingbird, Red-tailed Hawk, and American Kestrel. The study area falls within the Low Desert climatic zone. This is the driest, warmest, and sunniest of the state's climates --it generally averages less than 5 inches of precipitation annually and has a mean maximum temperature in July that exceeds 1000 (Bailey 1966:42). CC • 773-165-022 2 -020 3 -019 4 -018 5 -013 6 -003 7 773-125-012 8 -009 9 -008 10 -004 11 -001 12 -003 13 773-082-024 14 -019 15 -018 16 -015 17 -014 18 -013 19 -007 20 -005 21 -004 22 773-131-008 23 773-081-010 24 -011 25 773-083-004 26 -006 27 773-171-012 28 773-084-007 29 -008 30 -010 Table 1. CVHC lot numbers and their corresponding Assessor's Parcel Numbers. 5 1 1--C-0A YdVTFIUMI 1 H0 ®; r:Q O 1{ 1. r i rj0 rJO ..,�— ,.I,• ••.rl0 r rJ Q r I (D © N(�� T rfCOa ro!0OW rB©Of e " rfo :B i B �r on© rr x uv© ee O 0 O82 85 Ba BS u 9 {o� a Wrer b r per 0NO ® T Of �9e 01. A." L8lj I O J t) IJM � Ir CALLE, I - • N/OALC•0 I ------------------------- I ' �I Cn � f C" r✓ O !, •.. ,, W I o b1 031, N o b , Cu v Qy u . CC- 1 j 0, � �r. ,.n C)' � 0 C.L, � r ®B I Q/!T Olen �7„ .0 , �QI:, o® o0 0 u.., V Of «O.Qp - �5INALOA— GALE / ... ... : LII I LN OA—.—.� xrClt o` r J rJ LI %`J •r I N rJCD Q•�— o• rJ 0 ut •. .. �. ,N rJO �r`+`. , •'rO Jt Q��%. J mJQ• N I' rzG J� W rrQ �J ¢ zzO �a..... 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Primary Number 33 8062. 0 Cultural Setting Culture History While the ethnography of the region of the study area is fairly well understood, the prehistory of the area is poorly understood. The sequence of prehistoric habitation presented here is based primarily on the concordance of sequences presented by Warren (1984:409-430). This chronology is intended to apply to the desert region of southern California in general. Early Hunting Period This period, sometimes referred to as the "Lake Mojave Period," represents the earliest phase of human occupation in southern California. It began by at least 10,000 B.C. and lasted until around 5000 B.C. This period is characterized by the hunting of larger game animals using spears and articulated spear -throwing devices termed "atlatls." Milling stones typically are not present. Artifacts generally consist of items such as fluted points, crescents, specialized scrapers, leaf -shaped knives, drills, and choppers/hammerstones. These old sites tend to occur along Pleistocene lake shorelines in the Mojave Desert, rather than in the Coachella Valley. Pinto Period The Pinto Period dates from around 5000 to 2000 B.C. This period corresponds roughly to the Millingstone Horizon in the coastal area of the state and has many characteristics in common with it. Although desert and coastal peoples shared cultural traits during this period, desert peoples probably did not have the same dependence on milling stones as coastal peoples. Seed grinding does not appear to be an important economic activity as yet to the desert peoples of this period, but the presence of flat slab and occasionally shallow - basin metates along with manos, indicates the growing importance that plant seed resources were beginning to have. Presumably these peoples were still maintaining a large and small game hunting and vegetal athering economy during this period. Pinto points, as defined by Campbell and Campbell M35), are the distinctive lithics of this period. These are usually found in association with heavy -keeled scrapers and milling stones. Gypsum Period The Gypsum Period is believed to date from around 2000 B.C. to about A.D. 500. This very roughly corresponds with the Intermediate Period in the coastal areas of southern California. Again, the primary artifacts indicating this period are projectile points (Humbolt series, Gypsum Cave, And Elko series). Manos and metates become more common and the mortar and pestle come into use --indicating a developing reliance upon fleshier seed foods such as mesquite pods and acorns. The presence of Haliotis and Olivella shell beads on sites of this period provide the earliest evidence for contacts between the desert peoples and the coastal inhabitants (Warren 1984:419). Saratoga Springs Period The Saratoga Springs Period lasts from about A.D. 500 to 1200 and is characterized by strong regional developments. The southern desert region, in which the Coachella Valley lies, deviates from the rest of the desert region due to heavy cultural influence by the Hakataya, a lower Colorado River group. The Hakataya influence brings results in diffusion of buffware and brownware pottery types, made using the paddle and anvil technique, from the Colorado River area to the Coachella Valley by about A.D. 900. The -O( 144 bow and arrow is introduced in this period as evidenced by the smaller Rose Spring and Eastgate styles of projectile points. Milling stones, including manos, metates, pestles, and mortars are present in this time period. The Pinto, Gypsum, and Saratoga Springs periods are sometimes collectively referred to as the Archaic Period. Late Prehistoric/Ethnographic Period The bow and arrow replaces the atlatl during the Late Prehistoric (Late Horizon) occupation of the region as exemplified by the appearance of new projectile point types called Cottonwood Triangular and Desert Side -notched. The Hakataya influence, represented by brownwares and buffwares continues. The Desert Cahuilla are the people that are historically identified with the region of the study area. It is likely that this group has been in the region for at least the last 1000 years. The Cahuilla remained largely undisturbed by Hispanic and American intrusion up until the establishment of the Southern Pacific Railroad through the region in the later half of the 19th century. The railroad stimulated a desire by Americans for Cahuilla lands. In response to this, President Ulysses S. Grant began allotting Cahuilla lands in 1875 to give to American settlers and removed the Cahmlla to government reservations. Ten reservations were created that affected the Cahuilla; of these four are in the Coachella Valley. This late contact resulted in our gaining a greater understanding of this society than most native cultures of California. Detailed accounts of Cahuilla lifeways can be found, for in- stance, in Bean (1972, 1978), Strong (1929), Hooper (1920), and Kroeber (1908). Two excellent ethnobotanical studies also exist for the Cahuilla (Barrows 1900, Bean and Saubel 1972). An archaeological study of prehistoric Cahuilla adaptation to the desiccation of ancient Lake Cahuilla (the remains of which are now the Salton Sea) has also been done (Wilke 1978). Historical Background Some homesteaders were present in La Quinta as early as late last century, however the real origins of modern La Quinta rest with the opening of the La Quinta Hotel in 1926 (Cooper 1976:40). This was a hotel and winter resort with a golf course. It was developed on part of 1400 acres owned by the Desert Development Company (Gunther 1984:286). The Cove area is the earliest residential subdivision in La Quinta, dating back to the 1930s. The little 100 by 50 foot lots typically sold for 300 to 700 dollars (Cooper 1976:41). Some of the oldest houses in La Quinta can be found in this area, which has never been fully built out. Previous Archaeological Research/Archival Research An archaeological records search for the subject property was conducted by the Eastern Information Center of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) at U.C. Riverside. The cover letter for the records search is presented as Appendix 2 to this report. The records search indicated that the subject lots had not been previously surveyed for cultural resources. No cultural resources have been identified on the study areas, but five sites have been previously recorded within one mile. Approximately 15 percent of the property within a one -mile radius of the study area has been previously surveyed for �_O. 145 cultural resources. Two surveys of the Bear Creek drainage have abutted the general study area (Lando 1979; Swenson 1979). These were both negative for the region within one mile of the project area. A large survey to the southeast of the project vicinity resulted in the recordation of four of the five sites that have been previously recorded within one mile of the study area (Wilke 1984). The records search further indicated that the study area is in a vicinity of moderate archaeological sensitivity. However, because of the relative lack of field surveys for archaeological resources it is unclear exactly what the potential of the area is. One site falls within one-half mile of the study area. This is CA-RIV-296, which falls to the east of the project area and is the on] previously -recorded site to fall within the Cove. This was recorded by McKinney and Gothold of Pacific Coast Archaeological Society in 1963. This is described as a surface deposit with a cremation, burned bones, charcoal, painted and plain sherds (some drilled), a metate and mano, several points, a square shell bead, an abalone pendant, "cooking rocks," and chipping waste. Four additional sites fall to the southeast within the one-half to one mile range. These are described as follows: CA-RIV-1179: Habitation area with sherds, fire -affected rock, carbonized basketry, fish bone, and cremations. CA-RIV-2825: One grinding slick. CA-RIV-2826: One bedrock mortar and 5 grinding slicks. CA-RIV-2827: Large site complex with "brown plainware," fire -affected rock, Anodonta shell, and a metate fragment. Based on the presence of ceramics, all of the prehistoric sites within the one mile radius appear to be relatively recent in date (post A.D. 500), with the possible exception of the bedrock milling features (CA-RIV-2825 and CA-RIV-2826). The records search also indicated the presence of seven previously -recorded historic buildings within the one -mile radius. These are outside of the present study area. In addition to the records search, archival research was conducted on September 9, 1997 at the Rivera Library at U.C. Riverside and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Office in Riverside. Historic maps examined included U.S. General Land Office plat map for 1903, the 1904 U.S.G.S. 30' Indio map, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' 1941 Toro Peak 1:62,500 map, and the U.S.G.S. 1959 Palm Desert 1:62,500 map. The 1903 General Land Office plat map show no cultural activity in the study area at that time. The 1904 Indio map also shows no cultural activity in the vicinity of the study area (Figure 7). The 1941 Toro Peak map (Figure 8) shows the Ia Quinta Cove area subdivided, with a number of houses already present in the northern (lower) area. The BLM research indicated that all of Section 1, in which the project area falls, had been part of a massive railroad land grant dating to November 19, 1906. This grant included all odd -numbered sections in Township 6S, Range 6E. Much of the La Quinta Cove area was originally railroad grant land. C 11 G} y I70 e. A. RlVFl2 a / .'CfG24i q\ y J..^(f• fly-, - i rS• `os� ` STUDY AREA �. qq Mta.�?'"i. iT Figure 7. A portion of the 1904 U.S.G.S. 30' Indio map. 11 ® 0 Figure 8. A portion of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' 1941 Toro Peak map with the study area indicated by the arrow. The scale is 1:62,500, 12 As a further step in the research, the following "heritage property" registers had been previously checked for these tracts: The National Register of Historic Places (American Association for State and Local History 1991), California Historical Landmarks (California Department of Parks and Recreation 1990), and California Inventory of Historic Places (California Department of Parks and Recreation 1976). Additional registers were checked during the records search at U.C. Riverside. No historical resources listed in these publications were found to be specific to the study area environs. The records search and background research indicated that the study area is in a location that is moderately sensitive for prehistoric and historical resources. RESEARCH DESIGN Due to the limited scope of this study no formal research design was prepared. METHODS/FIELDWORK DETAILS The fieldwork for this study was conducted on September 12, 1997 by James Brock and James H. Toenjes. A total of ten hours were sent on the survey of the 30 lots. Each lot was walked over in systematic transects averaging three meters apart. The walkover was initiated at the northeastern end of the study area and ended at the northwestern end. Ground surface visibility was good (95%). No adverse conditions restricted the survey. A high density of modern refuse is present on the subject lots. This includes concrete and asphalt debris, paper, cardboard, cans, plastic, glass, metal debris, and so on. Lots appear to have been lightly graded during the initial subdivision of the Cove. Many appear to have had subsequent brush removal by heavy equipment. In accordance with State Historic Preservation Office guidelines, all cultural materials, structures, features, and objects over 45 years in age were considered for potential cultural resource value. No specimens were collected during the survey. FINDINGS Two isolated prehistoric pottery sherds were observed during the survey. These have been assigned official State Primary Numbers by the Eastern Information Center of the California Historic Resources Inventory System at U.C. Riverside. Forms for these isolates are provided as Attachment A to this report. Isolate 33-8061 was located on parcel 773-082-013. It is a buffware sherd that measures 3.2 by 1.8 by 0.3 centimeters. Isolate 33-8062 was located on parcel 773-082-015. It is a brownware sherd that measures 4.3 by 3.4 by 0.5 cros. The sherd was broken into two pieces. A photograph of the specimen is shown as Figure 6 above. 13 '.0(, 149 DISCUSSION/INTERPRETATION Due to the disturbance of the ground surface in the Cove area resulting from its subdivision in the 1930s, it is difficult to interpret what the isolated sherds found represent. An additional isolate and a small pottery scatter were also found in the project vicinity during the survey of 28 lots for Self Help Groups 6, 7, and 8. It is possible that a large site may have existed in the area at one time and it has now been destroyed, or perhaps buried. The sherds observed could be remnants of such a site. Conversely, it is possible that the ground disturbance in the Cove during its subdivision wasn't that great and there is simply a light scatter of ceramics in the area. MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS Resource Evaluation Under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act a cultural resource can be regarded as potentially significant, and therefore potentially eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), if it meets one or more of the following criteria (Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 1984): A. Association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of history. B. Association with the lives of persons significant in our past. C. Embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. D. Have yielded or may be likely to yield information important in history or prehistory. Under Appendix K of CEQA an archaeological resource is significant if it meets one of the following criteria: (a) it is associated with an event or person of recognized significance in California or American history, or recognized scientific importance in prehistory; (b) it can provide information which is both of demonstrable public interest and useful in addressing scientifically consequential and reasonable archaeological research questions; (c) it has a special or particular quality such as oldest, best example, largest, or last surviving example of its kind; it is at least 100 years old and possesses substantial stratigraphic integrity; or (e) it involves important research questions that historical research has shown can be answered only with archaeological methods. Additional criteria of significance is found in eligibility for the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHP), which is based upon the criteria used for Federal undertakings (see above). Isolated sherds such as the two located during this study occur commonly in the La Quinta area. These have little research potential and cannot qualify as significant under any applicable criteria. 14 No potentially significant cultural/historical resources have been identified on the study area. Potential Effects The planned development of the 30 lots will have no effect on known significant cultural resources. Recommendations In the event that archaeological materials are encountered during grading or trenching on any of the subject lots, work should be halted in the vicinity of the find and the Planning Department of the City of La Quinta should be notified in order to evaluate the find. Upon clearance by the City work should proceed again. It is perhaps advisable to have a spot-check archaeological inspection conducted when open trenches are present on parcels 773-082-013, 773-082-014, and 773-082-015. The presence of isolated artifacts in the area could indicate that buried prehistoric material may be present. REFERENCES CITED Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 1984 Working with Section 106: Guidelines for the Review Process Established by 36 CFR Part 800. Ms on file, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, Washington, D.C. American Association for State and Local History 1991 National Register of Historic Places. American Association for State and Local History, Nashville. Bailey, Harry P. 1966 Weather of Southern California. California Natural History Guides 17. University of California Press, Berkeley. Barrows, David P. 1900 Ethno-botany of the Coahuilla Indians. University of Chicago Press, Chicago. Bean, Lowell John 1972 Mukat's People: The Cahuilla Indians of Southern California. University of California Press, Berkeley. 1978 Cahuilla. In California, edited by Robert F. Heizer, pp. 575-587. Handbook of North American Indians, Vol. 8, William G. Sturtevant, general editor. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Bean, Lowell John, and Katherine Siva Saubel 1972 Temalpakh: Cahuilla Indian Knowledge and Usage of Plants. Malki Museum, Banning. 15 ,.,r l ' Sj 9 California Department of Parks and Recreation 1976 California Inventory of Historic Places. California Office of Historic Preservation, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento. 1989 Archaeological Resource Management Reports (ARMR): Recommended Contents and Format. California Office of Historic Preservation, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento. 1990 California Historical Landmarks. California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento. Campbell, E.W.C., and W.H. Campbell 1935 The Pinto Basin Site: An Ancient Aboriginal Camping Ground in the California Desert. Southwest Museum Papers 9:1-51. Cooper, Madge E. 1976 La Quinta--The Gem of the Desert. In Heritage Tales of Coachella Malley, edited by Florence Powell, . 40-41. American Association of University Women, Palm Springs, Califopprnia. Gunther, Jane D. 1984 Riverside County, Califomia, Place Names. Their Origins and Their Stories. Rubidoux Printing, Riverside, California. Hopper, Lucille 1920 The Cahuilla Indians. University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 16:316-379. Berkeley. Kroeber, A.J. 1908 Ethnography of the Cahuilla Indians. University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 8:29-68. Berkeley. Lando, Richard 1979 Cultural Resources Reconnaissance (Stage II) of Flood control Alternatives Proposed for the Whitewater River Basin, Riverside County, California. Ms. on file, Eastern Information Center, CHRIS, U.C. Riverside. Strong, William Duncan 1929 Aboriginal Society in Southern California. University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 26:1-349. Berkeley. Swenson, James D. 1979 Intensive Cultural Resources Survey of Selected Areas of the Proposed La Quinta Flood Control Project, Riverside County, California. Ms. on file, Eastern Information Center, CHRIS, U.C. Riverside. Warren, Claude N. 1984 The Desert Region. In California Archaeology, by Michael J. Moratto, pp. 339-430. Academic Press, New York. 16 :.+) 1 1 152 E Waters, Michael R. 1983 Late Holocene Lacustrine Chronology and Archaeology of Ancient Lake Cahuilla, California. Quaternary Research 19:373-387. Wilke, Philip J. 1978 Late Prehistoric Human Ecology at Lake Cahuilla, Coachella Valley, California. Contributions of the University of California Archaeological Research Facility 38, Berkeley. 1984 An Archaeological Assessment of the Burns Ranch and Adjacent Properties, La Quinta, Riverside County, California. Ms. on file, Eastern Information Center, CHRIS, U.C. Riverside. Appendix 1: Personnel Qualifications James Brock, Principal Investigator -B.A. degree in Anthropology, U.C. Santa Barbara -M.A. degree in Archaeology, University of Durham (U.K.) -Member of Society of Professional Archaeologists certified in field research, historical archaeology, and theoretical/archival research -17 years of experience as a principal investigator on cultural resource management projects in southern and central California James H. Toenjes, Crew Member -B.A. degree in Historical Archaeology, U.C. Santa Cruz -Graduate work in Anthropology, University of Tennessee -20 years of experience in cultural resource management 17 k-Ol 153 E Appendix 2: Cover Letter for U.C. Riverside Records Search 18 :i.O1 r i Eastern Information Center CALIFORNIA MDR ® Department of Anthropology HISTORICAL university of California RESOURCES `r Zi Iwo Riverside, CA 92521-0418 INFORMATION Phone (909) 787-5745 SYSTEM a VE0.IDE Fax (909) 787-5409 September 8, 1997 RS #1876 Jim Brock Archaeological Advisory Group P.O. Box 491 Pioneertown, CA 92268-0491 Re: Cultural Resources Records Search for 60 Lots in the La Quinta Cove Area, City of La Quinta Dear Mr. Brock: We received your request on September 4, 1997 for a cultural resources records search for the project located in Section 1, T.6S, R.6E, SBBM, in the city of La Quinta in Riverside County. We have reviewed our site records, maps, and manuscripts against the location map you provided. Our records indicate that a cultural resources survey has not been conducted on the subject property. Sixteen cultural resources survey reports are available that are adjacent to or within a one -mile radius of the subject property. These reports are listed on the attachment entitled "Archeological Reports" and are available upon request at $0.15/page plus $7.50 per 1/2 hour. The KEYWORD section of each citation lists the geographic area, quad name, listing of trinomials (when identified), report number in our manuscript files (MF #), and the number of pages per report. No archaeological sites are known within the project boundaries; however our records indicate that five archaeological sites have been recorded within a one mile radius of the project area. Copies of the site records are included for your study needs. The above information is reflected on the enclosed map. Areas that are shaded in yellow indicate areas that have been surveyed. Numbers in pencil indicate the report number in our manuscript files (MF #). Areas in red show the location of cultural resources, and their corresponding numbers in black represent the state trinomial. Numbers in green are Primary numbers (P#) which represent historical resources. t.; 155 Ll • Mr. Brock September 8, 1997 Page 2 In addition to the California Historical Resources Information System, the following were reviewed: The National Register of Historic Places Index (07/31/96): None of the properties or sites are listed. Office of Historic Preservation, Archaeological Determinations of Eligibility pisted through 01/15/97): None of the properties or sites have been evaluated for eligibility. Office of Historic Preservation, Directory of Properties in the Historic Property Data File (dated 01/14/97): There are six properties listed. These properties are represented on the map by the green P#'s. Included is a copy of the page in the Directory of Properties which lists the properties and a copy of the key to the Directory of Properties. The records can be obtained at the same cost as for reports. A review of USGS Palm Desert 15' (1959) topographic map, and the General Land Office plat map for T.6S, R.6E, (1903) indicated no historic structures/features present. This statement does not constitute a negative declaration of impact. This statement reports only known archaeological materials on or in the vicinity of the property in question. The presence of cultural resources on the property cannot be ruled out until a systematic survey is conducted. Federal and State law requires that if any cultural resources are found during construction, work is to stop and the lead agency and a qualified archaeologist be consulted to determine the importance of the find. As the Information Center for Riverside County, it is necessary that we receive a copy of all archaeological reports and site information pertaining to this county in order to maintain our map and manuscript files. Site location data provided with this records search are not to be used for reports unless the information is within the project boundaries. This information is confidential. Sincerely, Jennifer Bybee Information Officer Enclosures ,-OW 156 0 Attachment A: Historical Resource Forms for Isolated Artifacts Located During the Survey (restricted information --not for public distribution) 21 4,J ' 157 State of California -- The Resources DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND REC PRIMARY RECORD Page 1 of 2 .Resource Name or C: P1. -M Primary I JYt HRI • Tdnomtal NRHP Status Coda Other Listings Review Code Date Other Well Location: ® Not for Publication ❑ unrestricted a. County Riverside b. USOS 7.5' Ouad La Quints Calif. Date 59 80t 0� a 06E NW1/4 of SE1/4 of sec 01 SBM s.r. c. Address City 21P d. UTM: (Give more than one for large and/or linear feature) Zone 11 563900 ME/ 3726255 mN 9. Other Locanonal Data: (e.g. parcel A, legal description. directions to resource, elevation, additional UTMs, etc. as appropriate) Assessor's Parcel Number: 773-082-013 •P34. Description: (Describe resource arid Its major elements. Include design, materials, condition. aaemtlons, size, setting, and boundaries.) Isolated buffware sherd. Measures 3.2 x 1.8 x 0.3 cros. -il Resources Attributes: (Ust attributes and codes) AP3. Ceramic scatter 'Pa. Resources Present: O Building ❑ Structure ❑ Object ❑ Site ❑ District ❑ P51. Photograph or Drawing (Photograph required for buildings, structures, and objects) L-t Scale 1:1 •P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report/other sources or 'none.) `Attachments. ❑ NONE ® Location Map ❑ Archaeological Record ❑ District Record ❑ Photograph Record ❑ Other: (List) _ Element of Dlstdct M Other (Isolates, etc.) P51). Do Lion of Pholo: (View, date, etc.) Field sketch of specimen •P6. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: ® Prehistoric ❑ Historic ❑ Both Post AD 500 •P7. Owner and Address: CVHC 45-701 Monroe St., Suite G Indio CA 92201 -Pa. Recorded by: (Name, affiliation, address) J Brock/J Toer& ArchaeDio ical Adviso Grou P.O. Box 491 Pioneertown CA 92268 •PS. Date Recorded: 09/17/1997 'P10. Survey Type: (Describe) Section 106 CEOA intensive reconnaissance ❑ Sketch Map []Continuation Sheet ❑ Building, Structure and Object Record ❑ Linear Feature Record ❑ Milling Station Record 0 Rock Art Record ❑ Artifact Record DPP 523A (1/95) GeV ii (, 'Required Information State of California •• The Resources A y primary ► 33-8 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI i LOCATION MAP TtlnmNaf peas _2 at 2 •Reeoume Name ore: Cove ISO. 1 -Map Name: La Ouinta Calif. -scale: 1:24,000 'Dateof Map: 1959.pr8O -Water •Water .Water ISOLATE ,is Water •� ,I I[ .E TIF1 I 4L 'ML 0 0 Feet 2500 L] %V�n 0 Meters 1000 W �r La Quinta �L DPR 529J (1/95) k I) I 1 159 *Requined information State of California -- The Resources DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND REC PRIMARY RECORD Other listings Review Code Page 1 of 2 •Resource Name or #: Primary # -+-'- HRI # Trinomial NRNP Status Code Reviewer Pt. Other Identifier: w2. Location: ® Not for Publication ❑ unrestricted a. county Riverside b. usas Ts Quad La Quinta. Calif. oaro 59 80r 06S • R 06E • NWi/a of SE1/4 of sec 01 •• SBM a.m. c. Address city - Zip d. UTM: (Give more than one for large and/or linear feature) zone 11 563890 mE/ 3726220 mN e. Other Locatlonal Data: (e.g. parcel #, legal description, directions to resource, elevation, addhlonal UTMs, etc. as appropriate) Assessor's Parcel Number: 773-082-013 •PU. Description: (Describe resource and Its major elements. Include design, materials, Condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) Isolated brownware sherd. Measures 4.3 x 3.4 x 0.5 cros. Specimen is broken into two pieces. -i Resources Attributes: (List attributes and codes) AP3. Ceramic scatter 'Pa. Resources Present: ❑ Building ❑ Structure ❑ Object ❑ She ❑ District U PSI. Photograph or Drawing (Photograph required for buildings, structures, and objects) Scale 1:1 ; h •1111. Report Citation: (Cite survey report/other sources or 'none') -Attachments: ❑ NONE 13 Location Map ❑ Archaeological Record ❑ District Record ❑ Photograph Record ❑ Other: (List) ❑ Sketch Map ❑ Linear Feature Record Element of District X1 Other (Isolates, etc.) P50. Description of Photo: (View, date, etc.) Field sketch of specimen •Pa. Date Constructed/Aga and Sources: 13 Prehistoric ❑ Historic ❑ Both Post AD 500 •117. Owner and Address: CVHC 45-701 Monroe St.. Suite G Indio CA 92201 -PS. Recorded by: (Name, affiliation, address) J roc'/! Archaeolo ical Adviso Gross P.O. Box 491 Pioneertown. CA 92268 _ -P9. Date Recorded: 09 / 17 / 1997 •P10. Survey Type: (Describe) Section 106/CEOA intensive reconnaissance ❑ Continuation Sheet ❑ Building, Structure and Object Record ❑ Milling Station Record ❑ Rock M Record ❑ Artifact Record DPR 523A (1/95) Jo 16 U 'Required Information State A Calltornla - The Resources A cy Prim try # 33-8M DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI: LOCATION MAP Trlmmlei - Page 2 of 2 -Resource Name or N: Cove ISO. 2 .u.. M...... is buinta_ Calif. Water - I "r 7-7 J Z 1 ISOLATE'. Water � 1 DE" ff I t ' inneF-- F r -scale: 1:24,000 Date of slap: 1959 pr80 DPR 5234 (1/95) ..oy.... __ ...._...._.._. .,�:. 161 A CULTURAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT OF 30 LOTS IN THE LA QUINTA COVE AREA, CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA (SELF HELP GROUPS 3, 4, & 5) _ Prepared for: 'I Coachella Valley Housing Coalition S �;' 1 1997 45-701 Monroe Street, Suite G Indio, CA 92201 DEPAIRWE -,I' Prepared by: James Brock September 1997 USGS Topographic Quadrangle: La Quinta, California Acreage: 3.44 Key Wonds: I,a Quinta, The Cove, Isolates 33-8061 and 33-8062 P.O. BOX 491, PIONEERTOWN, CA 92268-0491 Tel: (760) 228-1142 - Fax: (760) 369-4002 E-mail: archadvgrp@aol.com l\ 162 BI #5 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: OCTOBER 16, 1997 ITEM: A CULTURAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT OF 27 LOTS IN THE LA QUINTA COVE AREA, CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA (SELF HELP GROUPS 6, 7, & 8), BY JAMES BROCK, ARCHAEOLOGICAL ADVISORY GROUP (AAG) CASE NO.: NONE LOCATION: A GENERAL AREA BORDERED ON THE NORTH BY AVENIDA MONTEZUMA, THE EAST BY EISENHOWER DRIVE, THE SOUTH BY CALLE DURANGO, AND THE WEST BY A VENIDA OBREGON BACKGROUND: On October 2, the City received a report of the results of a Phase I cultural resources investigation of 30 lots scattered in the northern Cove area. The study area is bordered by Avenida Montezuma on the north, Eisenhower Drive on the east, Calle Durango on the south, and Avenida Obregon on the west. Each lot measured 50 x 100 feet. The study was conducted at the request of the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition for their Self Help Housing Project. The report was prepared as part of the federal environmental assessment requirements due to the federal funding of the new home construction. Projects with federal funding are required to comply with federal environmental review, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 which is concerned with cultural and historic properties. The requirements of CEQA, the state environmental law, are applicable as well. The 30 lots had not been previously surveyed. There were no previously recorded cultural resources within the study area. An archaeological site (RIV-5972) was found on three of the lots. These three lots were removed from the Self Help Housing Project. An isolated pottery sherd was found on another lot and recorded as an isolate. DISCUSSION: The prehistoric site located on three of the 30 lots was recorded. The report states that it is possible that a large site may have existed at one time and has since been destroyed by Cove development. It is also possible that there are still subsurface cultural deposits. It has been assumed that since the Cove has been subdivided that there are no cultural resources still present. The report dispels that assumption. Other than federal funding requirements such as the Coalition's Self Help Housing projects, there is no mechanism to trigger environmental review including cultural resources surveys x-0i, 163 on the remaining vacant lots for single family home construction. It is likely that there are additional cultural resources within the Cove subdivision, but at present no way to require Phase I surveys on these lots. The report recommends that in the event archaeological resources are encountered during grading or trenching of the lots during house construction, that work should be halted and the City notified in order to evaluate the resource, with work to resume upon clearance from the City. It is further recommended that spot-checking for subsurface cultural deposits in open trenches be conducted for each of the 27 lots. Any resources observed would then be required to be mitigated appropriately. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Historic Preservation Commission Minute Motion 97 accepting the archaeological report titled, "A Cultural Resource Assessment of 27 Lots in the La Quinta Cove Area, City of La Quinta, California (Self Help Groups 6, 7, & 8)," prepared by James Brock, Archaeological Advisory Group, for the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, in partial compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (Appendix K ) and federal environmental requirements. Attachments: 1. Confidential Archaeology Report (Commissioners only) Prepared by: l/ slie Mouriquand, sociate Pla ner Submitted by: Christine di Iorio, Plam ing Manager 1.0; 164 A CULTURAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT OF 27 LOTS IN THE LA QUINTA COVE AREA, CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA (SELF HELP GROUPS 6, 7, & 8) Prepared for: Coachella Valley Housing Coalition 45-701 Monroe Street, Suite G Indio, CA 92201 Prepared by: James Brock September 1997 USGS Topographic Quadrangle: La Quints, Califomia Acreage: 3.1 Key Words: La Quinta, The Cove, Isolate 33-7930, Site CA-RIV-5972 J P.O. BOX 491, PIONEERTOWN, CA 92268-0491 Tel: (760) 228-1142 o Fax: (760) 369-4002 E-mail: archadvgrp(kaol.com 165 Table of Contents Page ManagementSummary ................................................................................................................ 1 Introduction................................................................................................................................... 4 Setting............................................................................................................................................. Location and Environmental Setting............................................................................ 4 CulturalSetting................................................................................................................. 8 CultureHistory ..................................................................................................... Previous Archaeological Research/Archival Research ................................ 8 9 ResearchDesign........................................................................................................................... Methods/Fieldwork Details 13 13 ........................................................................................................ 13 Findings.........................................:................................................................................................ Discussion/Interpretation........................................................................................................... 14 ManagementConsiderations 14 ...................................................................................................... ResourceEvaluation........................................................................................................ 14 PotentialEffects............................................................................................................... 15 Recommendations............................................................................................................ 15 ReferencesCited........................................................................................................................... 15 Appendix 1: Personnel Qualifications....................................................................................... 17 List of Figures Figure 1. General location of the study area........................................................................... 2 Figure 2. Location of the study area......................................................................................... 3 Figure 3. Locations of individual lots surveyed....................................................................... 6 Figure 4. Example of area surveyed......................................................................................... 7 Figure 5. Example of area surveyed......................................................................................... 7 11 Figure 6. 1904 U.S.G.S. 30' Indio map..................................................................................... Figure 7. 1941 Toro Peak ma 15' 12 Table Table 1. CVHC lot numbers and corresponding Assessor's Nos .......................................... 5 MANAGEMENT SUMMARY This report presents the results of a prehistoric/historical resources assessment for 27 lots located in the Cove area of the City of La Quinta, California. These 27 lots, each measuring 100 by 50 feet, comprise the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition's Self Help Groups 6, 7, and 8. An archaeological records search indicated that the study area had not been previously surveyed for cultural resources and no cultural resources had been previously recorded within one-half mile of the study area. The study area is in a region of moderate sensitivity for both prehistoric and historic archaeological resources. Archival research indicated that the study area had been part of a railroad grant dating to 1906. A systematic archaeological field reconnaissance was conducted for this project. One isolated prehistoric pottery sherd was identified during the study (Primary Number 33-7930). No other cultural resources were located on the subject lots. INTRODUCTION This reports presents a Phase I (survey -level) cultural resources assessment for 27 lots in the Cove area of the City of La Quinta, Riverside County, California. Single family housing is proposed for these 100 by 50 foot lots. The 27 lots, termed Self Help Groups 6, 7, and 8, fall within a general area bordered on the north by Avenida Montezuma, the east by Eisenhower Drive, the south by Calle Durango, and the west by Avenida Obregon (Figures 1 and 2). An additional 30 lots, comprising Self Help Groups 3, 4, and 5, also fall within this area and are discussed in a separate report (Brock 1997). The study comprised a records search and field reconnaissance of the property, along with limited archival research. It was conducted by Archaeological Advisory Group for Coachella Valley Housing Coalition. Various legal requirements resulted in this study being prepared. Because the project is sponsored in part by HUD, Federal archaeological requirements are applicable. This study is specifically intended to address the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, Executive Order 11593, and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as defined in the regulations of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, "Protection of Historic and Cultural Properties" (36 CFR Part 800). The cultural resource requirements of the City of La Quinta are also applicable. These are intended to fulfill those aspects of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (as amended) which pertain to the management of cultural resources that may be impacted by development projects sponsored by state or local government agencies, or by private developments requiring a discretionary permit or license. This report was prepared in accordance with the recommended contents and format described in the State's Preservation Planning Bulletin Number 4(a) (California Department of Parks and Recreation 1989). ..6 167 1 wam '� 4/ J s✓>' G' r'.V� 4'� .fleMA f ry aauteadPel I o s nd Pal - f K� s \. � �CeMeteh. � `/--� --- �'- pent ,-..� � �., - �• Myo a —� _ t V j-, �. s� b larm a Dune �'.(� " E•—i7�x j iFFc seta INO RE \ ` STUDY AREA \ a., , �k. Ai c ._)NIP DUN I1�� C ach AW 11 Imo_ I4 -:� 5 � }.>� �✓ � I I � N el R Tner a t9 \IT nlal� � O r l Ring t 1 . -. ` !� � MOUNT Cq Maina sta l_—�=��—� •L Cam TGAq SM[ M .\ �L S v - etmlyph a eli! LT©RRE: r C. _ -nk ARTIN �NDIA -71 ESER' / 7 0 MILES 10�\ �TORRE§ RESIERVA/ ARTIN \Yf�OIAY 0 KILOMETERS 15 �_. Figure 1. General location of the study area plotted on a portion of the USGS Western United States Series 1:250,000 Santa Ana, California map (1959, revised 1979). -.0: 168 0 Feet 2500 0 Meters 1000 II• II:• •::-� II A Water We ,� .i. ...._- Water •�, aaD�I URI. .- of PLl aaD E. 3,o . n In of ,) ~ODDDD7 II J f 3P r '% Sz ' r 6 OSTUDY AREA e .�r,�._ •. nrnnn r La Quints Figure 2. Location of the study area plotted on a portion of the USGS 7.5' La Quinta, California topographic quadrangle (1959, photorevised 1980). 3 t.�lt, 169 The principal investigator for this study was James Brock. Field assistance was provided by James Toenjes. The qualifications of these individuals are given in Appendix 1. Field notes and other material pertaining to this study are on file with Archaeological Advisory Group (AAG Job No. 970816). No artifacts were collected during the study. SETTING Location and Environmental Setting The study area is located in the City of La Quinta, in the Coachella Valley area of Riverside County, California (Figure 1). The 27 lots fall within a development zone bordered on the north by Avenida Montezuma, the east by Eisenhower Drive, the south by Calle Durango, and the west by Avenida Obregon (Figure 2). An additional 30 lots within this zone were investigated concurrently with this study and the results are contained in a separate report (Brock 1997). The specific lots studied during this investigation are listed in Table 1 and are shown in Figure 3, a composite of Assessor's Parcel Maps. General views within the project area are shown in Figures 4 and 5. The project area falls within the southern half of Section 1 of Township 6 South, Range 6 East, SBBM. This area is located on the USGS 7.5' La Quinta, California topographic quadrangle (Figure 2). The study area lots form components of an existing subdivision built on an alluvial plain. The area has been graded and consequently the original topography is unknown. Soil typically comprises a gray -tan sand with cobbles that ranges from loose to well compacted. The elevations of the study area range from approximately 50 to 80 feet msl. The nearest natural source of water is Bear Creek drainage which, severely channelized, now flows south to north approximately one -quarter mile west of the study area. It was formerly adjacent to the study area. The study area would have been slightly higher than the southwestern shoreline of the ancient Lake Cahuilla (now the Salton Sea) during its last stand. The final stand of Lake Cahuilla is estimated to have been at about 42 feet (12.8 meters) msl. This has been dated loosely to the range of A.D. 1430 to 1580 by Waters (1983:384) and is currently subject to revision. Native vegetation in the Cove area has been largely eliminated. Undeveloped property in the region typically comprises a Creosote Scrub community, with creosotes (Larrea tridentata), burrobush (Ambrosia dumosa) and other stickery scrubs typically present. Animal species typically encountered in the area include pocket mouse, scorpions, Western Shovel -nosed Snake, Sidewinder, Desert Iguana, Side -blotched Lizard, Loggerhead Shrike, Mourning Dove, Say's Phobe, Gambel's Quail, Common Raven, Anna's Hummingbird, Red-tailed Hawk, and American Kestrel. The study area falls within the Low Desert climatic zone. This is the driest, warmest, and sunniest of the state's climates --it generally averages less than 5 inches of precipitation annually and has a mean maximum temperature in July that exceeds 100' (Bailey 1966:42). 4 +.0 i, 170 CVHC Reference No Assessor's Parcel Number 1 773-083-015 2 773-083-016 3 773-083-020 6 773-084-020 7 773-084-022 8 773-085-017 9 773-085-019 10 773-085-002 11 773-085-004 12 773-085-005 14 773-091-007 15 773-091-008 16 773-091-009 17 773-091-010 18 773-173-002 19 773-173-003 20 773-173-005 21 773-173-012 22 773-173-017 23 773-173-020 24 773-172-017 25 773-172-022 26 773-131-019 27 773-131-021 28 773-131-022 29 773-174-004 30 773-174-005 Table 1. CVHC lot numbers and their corresponding Assessor's Parcel Numbers (note: three lots have been dropped from the original sequence of 30). 171 9 O Y r—AVENIDA MONTEZUMA I ,•p ®' ::© G•/ rIp 91 n0 15. 1 pO QD ¢ / 1•N� 1 1 II .wt4 .. .. t, V ! /V� 110 m3@1 J, � W a Ig�oz tm Qu 4 /i0 �r b J 0NO �r 0/✓� l li Q° O I 1t p ©° :IO �i•// N lJ I lI 9 4. . lI® QN _ _ S 15 vIn i : •r Il • O.0 JJ JJ I C �.. 01.11 J �U1 1 p Or . I, ' O � I n„ ,C I CS C (D, .0 n• •O O C xC�C Y uC: 0,,. C- C fF�j 11 :, '.,�? .f. \J. •I`✓ (p}� 11 I aC'l�•Iw� 10,:1: :114 `� J[.1L. JJL�L LJI-L�—Y:.1., r\JtIr�J�.—'% • CALLE -�=t. O..�—'�..I,r,r• +i�^\•' w1 I rIO OI• , +l O*®4_ j t!Q) A W g .b IDQ ,i V ID © ®!O I VOV n /72 J 17 J 74 e m 11 0 ,''r` Npa /i0 Qa P llkr w /r l•/ ®1t w N ® ©/I /] 1r , '• r• 12 Q ®11 3 � Figure 3. Locations of individual lots surveyed during this study. The surveyed lots are crossed off. P J• 6 172 Figure 4. Example of surveyed area. Lots 773-173-002 (left) and 773-173-003 (right). The view is looking cast. Figure 5. Example of surveyed area. Back-to-back lots 773-173-07 (foreground) and 773-173-005 (background). The view is looking west. 7 -6 (, 173 Cultural Setting Culture History While the ethnography of the region of the study area is fairly well understood, the prehistory of the area is poorly understood. The sequence of prehistoric habitation presented here is based primarily on the concordance of sequences presented by Warren (1984:409-430). This chronology is intended to apply to the desert region of southern California in general. Early Hunting Period This period, sometimes referred to as the "Lake Mojave Period," represents the earliest phase of human occupation in southern California. It began by at least 10,000 B.C. and lasted until around 5000 B.C. This period is characterized by the hunting of larger game animals using spears and articulated spear -throwing devices termed "atlatls." Milling stones typically are not present. Artifacts generally consist of items such as fluted points, crescents, specialized scrapers, leaf -shaped knives, drills, and choppers/hammerstones. These old sites tend to occur along Pleistocene lake shorelines in the Mojave Desert, rather than in the Coachella Valley. Pinto Period The Pinto Period dates from around 5000 to 2000 B.C. This period corresponds roughly to the Millingstone Horizon in the coastal area of the state and has many characteristics in common with it. Although desert and coastal peoples shared cultural traits during this period, desert peoples probably did not have the same dependence on milling stones as coastal peoples. Seed grinding does not appear to be an important economic activity as yet to the desert peoples of this period, but the presence of flat slab and occasionally shallow - basin metates along with manos, indicates the growing importance that plant seed resources were beginning to have. Presumably these peoples were still maintaining a large and small game hunting and vegetal gathering economy during this period. Pinto points, as defined by Campbell and Campbell (1935), are the distinctive lithics of this period. These are usually found in association with heavy -keeled scrapers and milling stones. Gypsum Period The Gypsum Period is believed to date from around 2000 B.C. to about A.D. 500. This very roughly corresponds with the Intermediate Period in the coastal areas of southern California. Again, the primary artifacts indicating this period are projectile points (Humbolt series, Gypsum Cave, And Elko series). Manos and metates become more common and the mortar and pestle come into use --indicating a developing reliance upon fleshier seed foods such as mesquite pods and acorns. The presence of Haliotis and Olivella shell beads on sites of this period provide the earliest evidence for contacts between the desert peoples and the coastal inhabitants (Warren 1984:419). Saratoga Springs Period The Saratoga Springs Period lasts from about A.D. 500 to 1200 and is characterized by strong regional developments. The southern desert region, in which the Coachella Valley lies, deviates from the rest of the desert region due to heavy cultural influence by the Hakataya, a lower Colorado River group. The Hakataya influence brings results in diffusion of buffware and brownware pottery types, made using the paddle and anvil technique, from the Colorado River area to the Coachella Valley by about A.D. 900. The bow and arrow is introduced in this period as evidenced by the smaller Rose Spring and Eastgate styles of projectile points. Milling stones, including manos, metates, pestles, and mortars are present in this time period. The Pinto, Gypsum, and Saratoga Springs periods are sometimes collectively referred to as the Archaic Period. Late Prehistoric/Ethnographic Period The bow and arrow replaces the atlatl during the Late Prehistoric (Late Horizon) occupation of the region as exemplified by the appearance of new projectile point types called Cottonwood Triangular and Desert Side -notched. The Hakataya influence, represented by brownwares and buffwares continues. The Desert Cahuilla are the people that are historically identified with the region of the study area. It is likely that this group has been in the region for at least the last 1000 years. The Cahuilla remained largely undisturbed by Hispanic and American intrusion up until the establishment of the Southern Pacific Railroad through the region in the later half of the 19th century. The railroad stimulated a desire by Americans for Cahuilla lands. In response to this, President Ulysses S. Grant began allotting Cahuilla lands in 1875 to give to American settlers and removed the Cahuilla to government reservations. Ten reservations were created that affected the Cahuilla; of these four are in the Coachella Valley. This late contact resulted in our gaining a greater understanding of this society than most native cultures of California. Detailed accounts of Cahuilla lifeways can be found, for in- stance, in Bean (1972, 1978), Strong (1929), Hooper (1920), and Kroeber (1908). Two excellent ethnobotanical studies also exist for the Cahuilla (Barrows 1900, Bean and Saubel 1972). An archaeological study of prehistoric Cahuilla adaptation to the desiccation of ancient Lake Cahuilla (the remains of which are now the Salton Sea) has also been done (Wilke 1978). Historical Background Some homesteaders were present in La Quinta as early as late last century, however the real origins of modem La Quinta rest with the opening of the La Quinta Hotel in 1926 (Cooper 1976:40). This was a hotel and winter resort with a golf course. It was developed on part of 1400 acres owned by the Desert Development Company (Gunther 1984:286). The Cove area is the earliest residential subdivision in La Quinta, dating back to the 1930s. The little 100 by 50 foot lots typically sold for 300 to 700 dollars (Cooper 1976:41). Some of the oldest houses in La Quinta can be found in this area, which has never been fully built out. Previous Archaeoloeical ResearchJArdhival Research An archaeological records search for the subject property was conducted by the Eastern Information Center of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) at U.C. Riverside. The cover letter for the records search is presented as Appendix 2 to this report. The records search indicated that the subject lots had not been previously surveyed for cultural resources. No cultural resources have been identified on the study areas, but five sites have been previously recorded within one mile. Approximately 15 percent of the property within a one-nule radius of the study area has been previously surveyed for �.�� 175 cultural resources. Two surveys of the Bear Creek drainage have abutted the general study area (Lando 1979; Swenson 1979). These were both negative for the region within one mile of the project area. A large survey to the southeast of the project vicinity resulted in the recordation of four of the five sites that have been previously recorded within one mile of the study area (Wilke 1984). The records search further indicated that the study area is in a vicinity of moderate archaeological sensitivity. However, because of the relative lack of field surveys for archaeological resources it is unclear exactly what the potential of the area is. One site falls within one-half mile of the study area. This is CA-RIV-296, which falls to the east of the project area and is the only previously -recorded site to fall within the Cove. This was recorded by McKinney and Gothold of Pacific Coast Archaeological Society in 1963. This is described as a surface deposit with a cremation, burned bones, charcoal, painted and plain sherds (some drilled), a metate and mano, several points, a square shell bead, an abalone pendant, "cooking rocks," and chipping waste. Four additional sites fall to the southeast within the one-half to one mile range. These are described as follows: CA-RIV-1179: Habitation area with sherds, fire -affected rock, carbonized basketry, fish bone, and cremations. CA-RIV-2825: One grinding slick. CA-RIV-2826: One bedrock mortar and 5 grinding slicks. CA-RIV-2827: Large site complex with 'brown plainware," fire -affected rock, Anodonta shell, and a metate fragment. Based on the presence of ceramics, all of the prehistoric sites within the one mile radius appear to be relatively recent in date (post A.D. 500), with the possible exception of the bedrock milling features (CA-RIV-2825 and CA-RIV-2826). The records search also indicated the presence of seven previously -recorded historic buildings within the one -mile radius. These are outside of the present study area. In addition to the records search, archival research was conducted on September 9, 1997 at the Rivera Library at U.C. Riverside and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Office in Riverside. Historic maps examined included U.S. General Land Office plat map for 1903, the 1904 U.S.G.S. 30' Indio map, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' 1941 Toro Peak 1:62,500 map, and the U.S.G.S. 1959 Palm Desert 1:62,500 map. The 1903 General Land Office plat map show no cultural activity in the study area at that time. The 1904 Indio map also shows no cultural activity in the vicinity of the study area (Figure 6). The 1941 Toro Peak map (Figure 7) shows the La Quinta Cove area subdivided, with a number of houses already present in the northern (lower) area. The BLM research indicated that all of Section 1, in which the project area falls, had been part of a massive railroad land grant dating to November 19, 1906. This grant included all odd -numbered sections in Township 6S, Range 6E. Much of the La Quinta Cove area was originally railroad grant land. 10 176 0 on STUDY AREA j 7 L �. `T� �.• N��1� "�� `��J a1 �'-�� , � a� ..n�� ham;=`'� �, ` ^ Figure 6. A portion of the 1904 U.S.G.S. 30'Indio map. 11 177 Figure 7. A portion of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' 1941 Toro Peak map with the study area indicated by the arrow. The scale is 1:62,500. 12 =.!)i 178 As a further step in the research, the following "heritage property" registers had been previously checked for these tracts: The National Register of Historic Places (American Association for State and Local History 1991), California Historical Landmarks (California Department of Parks and Recreation 1990), and California Inventory of Historic Places (California Department of Parks and Recreation 1976). Additional registers were checked during the records search at U.C. Riverside. No historical resources listed in these publications were found to be specific to the study area environs. The records search and background research indicated that the study area is in a location that is moderately sensitive for prehistoric and historical resources. RESEARCH DESIGN Due to the limited scope of this study no formal research design was prepared. METHODS/FIELDWORK DETAILS The fieldwork for this study was conducted on September 12, 1997 by James Brock and James H. Toenjes. A total of ten hours were spent on the survey of the 27 lots. Each lot was walked over in systematic transects averaging three meters apart. The walkover was initiated at the northeastern end of the study area and ended at the northwestern end. Ground surface visibility was good (95%). No adverse conditions restricted the survey. A high density of modern refuse is present on the subject lots. This includes concrete and asphalt debris, paper, cardboard, cans, plastic, glass, metal debris, and so on. Lots appear to have been lightly graded during the initial subdivision of the Cove. Many appear to have had subsequent brush removal by heavy equipment. In accordance with State Historic Preservation Office guidelines, all cultural materials, structures, features, and objects over 45 years in age were considered for potential cultural resource value. No specimens were collected during the survey. FINDINGS One isolated prehistoric pottery sherd was the only cultural resource observed during the survey of the 27 lots. This has been assigned an official State Primary Number by the Eastern Information Center of the California Historic Resources Inventory System at U.C. Riverside, 33-7930. The form for this isolate is provided as Attachment A to this report. Isolate 33-7930 was located on parcel 773-083-016. It is a buffware sherd that measures 3.7 by 3.3 by 0.5 centimeters. This survey was originally for 30 lots but, due to positive archaeological findings, three lots were dropped from the study. A prehistoric ceramics scatter measuring approximately 40 by 40 meters was found to exend on to these three lots. The subject lot numbers are not noted here because the information is restricted. 13 *.!�j 179 The site consists of a scatter of at least 30 sherds, comprising primarily brownwares, but with buffwares also present. Two large cobolt glass beads are present. These appear to date to this century and are probably not trade beads. A site record form was prepared for this site which has been given the trinomial CA-RIV-5972 (Primary No. 33-7929). The site record form has been filed with the City of La Quinta for future planning considerations. The discovery of CA-RIV-5972 clearly shows that there is a potential for other prehistoric sites to exist in the Cove area and that grading activity was much lighter in the 1930s than it is today. DISCUSSION/INTERPRETATION Due to the disturbance of the ground surface in the Cove area resulting from its subdivision in the 1930s, it is difficult to interpret what the isolated sherd found represents. Additional isolates and an archaeological site have also been found in the project vicinity although not on these 27 lots. It is possible that a large site may have existed in the area at one time and it has now been destroyed, or perhaps buried. The sherd observed could be a remnant of such a site. Conversely, it is possible that the ground disturbance in the Cove during its subdivision wasn't that great and there are fairly well preserved isolates and archaeological sites in the area. Because the area has been subdivided people have assumed that no archaeological material could be present. MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS Resource Evaluation Under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act a cultural resource can be regarded as potentially significant, and therefore potentially eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), if it meets one or more of the following criteria (Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 1984): A. Association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of history. B. Association with the lives of persons significant in our past. C. Embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. D. Have yielded or may be likely to yield information important in history or prehistory. Under Appendix K of CEQA an archaeological resource is significant if it meets one of the following criteria: (a) it is associated with an event or person of recognized significance in California or American history, or recognized scientific importance in prehistory; (b) it can provide information which is both of demonstrable public interest and useful in addressing scientifically consequential and reasonable archaeological research questions; (c) it has a special or particular quality such as oldest, best example, largest, or last surviving example 14 ,-u ISO of its kind; (d) it is at least 100 years old and possesses substantial stratigraphic integrity; or (e) it involves important research questions that historical research has shown can be answered only with archaeological methods. Additional criteria of significance is found in eligibility for the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHP), which is based upon the criteria used for Federal undertakings (see above). Isolated sherds such as the one located during this study occur commonly in the La Quinta area. These have little research potential and cannot qualify as significant under any applicable criteria. No potentially significant cultural/historical resources have been identified on the 27 subject lots. Potential Effects The planned development of the 27 lots will have no effect on known significant cultural resources. Recommendations In the event that archaeological materials are encountered during grading or trenching on any of the subject lots, work should be halted in the vicinity of the find and the Planning Department of the City of La Quinta should be notified in order to evaluate the find. Upon clearance by the City work should be permitted to proceed again. It is perhaps advisable to have spot-check archaeological monitoring conducted when open trenches are present on parcels 773-083-016, 773-084-020, and 773-085-005. 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Campbell 1935 The Pinto Basin Site: An Ancient Aboriginal Camping Ground in the California Desert. Southwest Museum Papers 9:1-51. Cooper, Madge E. 1976 La Quinta--The Gem of the Desert. In Heritage Tales of Coachella Valley, edited by Florence Powell, pp. 40-41. American Association of University Women, Palm Springs, California. Gunther, Jane D. 1984 Riverside County, California, Place Names. Their Origins and Their Stories. Rubidoux Printing, Riverside, California. Hopper, Lucille 1920 The Cahuilla Indians. University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 16:316-379. Berkeley. Kroeber, A.J. 1908 Ethnography of the Cahuilla Indians. University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 8:29-68. Berkeley. 16 �.(1�, �82 Lando, Richard 1979 Cultural Resources Reconnaissance (Stage II) of Flood control Alternatives Proposed for the Whitewater River Basin, Riverside County, California. Ms. on file, Eastern Information Center, CHRIS, U.C. Riverside. Strong, William Duncan 1929 Aboriginal Society in Southern California. University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 26:1-349. Berkeley. Swenson, James D. 1979 Intensive Cultural Resources Survey of Selected Areas of the Proposed La Quinta Flood Control Project, Riverside County, California. Ms. on file, Eastern Information Center, CHRIS, U.C. Riverside. Warren, Claude N. 1984 The Desert Region. In California Archaeology, by Michael J. Moratto, pp. 339-430. Academic Press, New York. Waters, Michael R. 1983 Late Holocene Lacustrine Chronology and Archaeology of Ancient Lake Cahuilla, California. Quaternary Research 19:373-387. Wilke, Philip J. 1978 Late Prehistoric Human Ecology at Lake Cahuilla, Coachella Valley, California. Contributions of the University of California Archaeological Research Facility 38, Berkeley. 1984 An Archaeological Assessment of the Burns Ranch and Adjacent Properties, La Quinta, Riverside County, California. Ms. on file, Eastern Information Center, CHRIS, U.C. Riverside. Appendix 1: Personnel Qualifications James Brock, Principal Investigator -B.A. degree in Anthropology, U.C. Santa Barbara -M.A. degree in Archaeology, University of Durham (U.K.) -Member of Society of Professional Archaeologists certified in field research, historical archaeology, and theoretical/archival research -17 years of experience as a principal investigator on cultural resource management projects in southern and central California James H. Toenjes, Crew Member -B.A- degree in Historical Archaeology, U.C. Santa Cruz -Graduate work in Anthropology, University of Tennessee -20 years of experience in cultural resource management 17 Appendix 2: Cover Letter for U.C. Riverside Records Search 18 .�i; 184 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM Jim Brock Archaeological Advisory Group P.O. Box 491 Pioneertown, CA 92268-0491 i c� MONO Iwo RIVEaSIDE Eastern Information Center Department of Anthropology University of California Riverside, CA 92521.0418 Phone (909) 787-5745 Fax (909) 787-5409 September 8, 1997 RS #1876 Re: Cultural Resources Records Search for 60 Lots in the La Quinta Cove Area, City of La Quinta Dear Mr. Brock: We received your request on September 4, 1997 for a cultural resources records search for the project located in Section 1, T.6S, R.6E, SBBM, in the city of La Quinta in Riverside County. We have reviewed our site records, maps, and manuscripts against the location map you provided. Our records indicate that a cultural resources survey has not been conducted on the subject property. Sixteen cultural resources survey reports are available that are adjacent to or within a one -mile radius of the subject property. These reports are listed on the attachment entitled "Archeological Reports" and are available upon request at $0.15/page plus $7.50 per 1/2 hour. The KEYWORD section of each citation lists the geographic area, quad name, listing of trinomials (when identified), report number in our manuscript files (MF #), and the number of pages per report. No archaeological sites are known within the project boundaries; however our records indicate that five archaeological sites have been recorded within a one mile radius of the project area. Copies of the site records are included for your study needs. The above information is reflected on the enclosed map. Areas that are shaded in yellow indicate areas that have been surveyed. Numbers in pencil indicate the report number in our manuscript files (MF #). Areas in red show the location of cultural resources, and their corresponding numbers in black represent the state trinomial. Numbers in green are Primary numbers (P#) which represent historical resources. `-`%i- 185 Mr. Brock September 8, 1997 Page 2 In addition to the California Historical Resources Information System, the following were reviewed: The National Register of Historic Places Index (07/31/96): None of the properties or sites are listed. Office of Historic Preservation, Archaeological Determinations of Eligibility (listed through 01/15/97): None of the properties or sites have been evaluated for eligibility. Office of Historic Preservation, Directory of Properties in the Historic Property Data File (dated 01/14/97): There are six properties listed. These properties are represented on the map by the green P#'s. Included is a copy of the page in the Directory of Properties which lists the properties and a copy of the key to the Directory of Properties. The records can be obtained at the same cost as for reports. A review of USGS Palm Desert 15' (1959) topographic map, and the General Land Office plat map for T.6S, R.6E, (1903) indicated no historic structures/features present. This statement does not constitute a negative declaration of impact. This statement reports only known archaeological materials on or in the vicinity of the property in question. The presence of cultural resources on the property cannot be ruled out until a systematic survey is conducted. Federal and State law requires that if any cultural resources are found during construction, work is to stop and the lead agency and a qualified archaeologist be consulted to determine the importance of the find. As the Information Center for Riverside County, it is necessary that we receive a copy of al archaeological reports and site information pertaining to this county in order to maintain our map and manuscript files. Site location data provided with this records search are not to be used for reports unless the information is within the project boundaries. This information is confidential. Sincerely, �6"�'4t-,9- Jennifer Bybee Information Officer Enclosures T-'/ 186 Attachment A: Historical Resource Form for Isolated Artifact Located During the Survey (restricted information --not for public distribution) 21 State of California --The Resources Agency Primary # 33-7930 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS ANDAECREATION HR€# PRIMARY RECORD Trinomial NRHP Status Code Other listings Page 1 of 2 'Resource Name or #: Pt. Other Identifier: -P2. Location: W Not for Publication ❑ Unrestricted a. County Riverside b.USOS7.5•Quad La Ouinta, Calif. Date 59 80r 06S R 06E• NW1/40f SB/aoiSac 01' SBM S.M. c. Address City Zip d. UTM: (Give more than one for large and/or linear feature) Zone 11 563975 mE/ 3726205 MN e. Other Locational Data: (e.g. parcel #, legal description, directions to resource, elevation, additional UTMs, etc. as appropriate) Assessor's Parcel Number: 773-083-016 -P3a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) Isolated brownware sherd with exfoliated exterior. Measures 3.7 x 3.3 x 0.5 cros. •P3b. Resources Attributes: (List attributes and codes) AP3. Ceramic scatter 'Pa. Resources Present: ❑ Building ❑ Structure ❑ Object ❑ Site ❑ District ❑ Element of District $I Other (Isolates, etc.) P5a. Photograph or Drawing (Photograph required for buildings, structures, and objects) -P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report/other sources or'none') -Attachments: ❑ NONE [3 Location Map ❑ Archaeological Record ❑ District Record ❑ Photograph Record ❑ Other: (List) _ 1:1 P51b. Description of Photo: (View, date, etc.) Field sketch of specimen -Pa. Date Construcled/Age and Sources: ® Prehistoric ❑ Historic ❑ Both Post AD 500 -P7. Owner and Address: CVHC 45-701 Monroe St., Suite G Indio. CA 92201 -P8. Recorded by: (Name, affiliation, address) J. Brock J. Toenies Archaeolo ical Adviso Grou P.O. Box 491 Pioneertown. CA 92268 -Pa. Date Recorded: 09/25/1997 -P10. survey Type: (Describe) Section 106/CEOA intensive reconnaissance Resources Assessment of 27 Lots in 1 ❑ Sketch Map ❑ Continuation Sheet ❑ Linear Feature Record ❑ Milling Station Record ❑ Building, Structure and Object Record ❑ Rock Art Record ❑ Artifact Record DPR 523A (1/95) t -I J j.1 188 -Required information State of California --The Resources Agency Primary#-33-7930 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI # LOCATION MAP Trinomial Page Z of Z -Resource Name or #: Cove ISO. 3 -Map Name: La Ouinta Calif. -.Scale: 1:24,000 •Daleof Nap: 1959, pr80 r Feet 2500 0 Meters 1000 ! i ( .�r- -•Water I Water •j 1 1 i ,I ) � r DPR 523J (1/95) •1,1 _ 189 -Required Information State of California -- The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PRIMARY RECORD Other Listings Review Code Reviewer Primary # HRI M Trinomial CA-RIV-5972 NRHP Status Code Dale Page 1 of 4 -Resource Name or u: Cove Site 1 P1. Other Identifier: •P2. Location: E3 Not for Publication ❑ Unrestricted a. County Riverside b. USQS as Quad La Ouinta Calif. Date 59 % 06S R _06E NWi/4 of SE1/4 of sec 01 SBM e.M. c. Address City Zip d. UTM: (Give more than one for largo and/or linear feature) zone L l 564060 ME/ 3726190 mN e. Other Locatlonal Data: (e.g. parcel 8, legal description, directions to resource, elevation, additional UTMs, etc. as appropriate) Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 773-084-017, 773-084-018, 773-084-019, and 773-085-006 •P9a. Description: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.) Pottery scatter in residential housing tract. Sherds appear on three undeveloped lots. •P7b. Resources Attributes: (List attributes and codes) AP3. Ceramic scatter •P4. Resources Present: ❑ Building ❑ Structure ❑ Object El Site ❑ District ❑ Element of District ❑Other (Isolates, etc.) P5b. Description of Photo: (View, date, etc.) r Main concentra- A tion on Lot 773-084-017 lk. W y � •P6. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: t3 Prehistoric ❑ Historic ❑ Both Post AD 500 .14. .w i •P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report/other sources or'nori -Attachments: ❑ NONE 17 Location Map J9 Archaeological Record ❑ District Record ❑ Photograph Record ❑ Other: (List) •P7. Owner and Address: Various 'P6. Recorded by: (Name, affiliation, address) J Brocl /J Toenj is Archaeological Advisory Group P.O. Box 491 Pioneertown CA 92268 •P9. Date Recorded: 09/?51 1997 `P10. Survey Type: (Describe) Section 10610EOA Intensive reconnaissance E5 Sketch Map ❑ Continuation Sheet ❑ Building, Structure and Object Record ❑ Linear Feature Record []Milling Station Record ❑ Rock M Record ❑ Mifael Record •r 06" 19 n `Required information in DPR 523A (1/95) State of California -- The Resources Agency Primary • DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Trinomial CA-RIV-7930 ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE RECORD Page 2 of 4 Resource Name or M: t.oye bile 1 -Al. Dimensions: a. Length 40 meters ( east -west Method of Measurement ❑ Paced ❑ Taped ® visual estimate ® Other: ) x b. width north -south ) Method of Determination (Check any that apply.): GlArlifacts ❑ Features ❑ soll ❑ vegetation ❑ Topography ❑ Cul bank ❑Animal burrow ❑ Excavation ❑ Property boundary ❑ Other (Explain): Reliability of Determination M High 0 Medium ❑ Low Explain: Scatter is fairer obvious llr beffi ns (Check any that apply.): ❑ Restricted access ® Disturbances ❑ vegetation ❑ Other (Explain): ® Paved/built over 0 SRO Limits Incompletely defined A2. Depth: ❑ None El Unknown Method of Determination: Probably has some depth •A3. Human Remains: ❑ Present ❑ Absent ® Possible ❑ Unknown (Explain): Cremations fairer common on sites in La Ouinta •A4 Features (Number, briefly describe, indicate size, list associated cultural constituents, and show location of each feature on sketch map.): None observed -A5. Cultural Constituents (Describe and quantity artifacts, ecofacts, cultural residues, etc., not associated with features.): 30+ pottery sherds, mostly brownware, some buffware. Two large cobolt glass beads observed (probably not trade beads, probably date to this century). •A6. were specimens Collected? ® No ❑ yes (if yes. attach Artifact Record or catalog and Identity where specimens are cureted.) -A7. she Condition: ❑ Good a Fair ❑ Poor (Describe disturbances): Two houses have been built on the site and Avenida Herrera bisects the deposit. 'AS. Nearest water (Type, distance. and direction): Bear Creek drainage was 150 meters to the NW •A9. Elevation: Approximately 55 feet msl A10. Environmental Setting: (Describe culturally relevant variables such as vegetation, fauna, soils, geology, landform, slope. aspect, exposure, etc.): Was originally creosote scrub but development has destroyed native vegetation. Soil is gray sand. All. Mstorlcallnformation: Site is in La Quinta Cove area, the onginal residential subdivision for La Quinta. Subdivided in the 1930s. Light grading for the subdivision resul{ed in the preservation of the site. •Al2. Age: M Prehistoric ❑ Prolohlstoric ❑ 1542-1769 ❑ 1769-1848 ❑ 1848-1880 ❑ 1660-1914 ❑ 1914-1945 ❑ Post 1945 ❑ Undetermined Describe position In regional prehistoric chronology or factual historic dates, If known: Late prehistoric. A13. Interpretations (DISCUSS data potential, function(s), ethnic affiliation, and other Interpretations.): Small Desert Cahuilla habitation and/or processing site. Site should have the ability to address questions under the research domains of chronology, settlement, subsistence, exchange, among others. At 4. Remarks: Client dropped the 3 empty lots from their project when they found out there was an archaeological site present. Lots "flagged" with City. A75. References (Documents, Informants, maps, and other references.): see P11 above A16. Photographs (Ust subjects. direction of view. and accession numbers or attach a Photograph Record.): Roll Misc97-7, Frames 16-24 Original media/nega A17. Form Prepared By: Affiliation and addri DPR 523C-Test (1/95) t .9 1 I 1 J 1 -Required information State of California -- The Resources Agency', Pdmary s 33-7929 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI M SKETCH MAP TnnomlW CA-RIV-5972 Page 4 of 4 -Resource Name or #: 1 -Drag By: J. Brock/J. Toenies •Date: La Quinta Cove Site 1 I i a I I d APN 773-084-017 f Datum (Lot Corner) I Existing House I , APN 773-085-00a APN 773-084-018 Existing House APN 773-084.019 ` APN 773-085-007 Extent of Site I 0 30 m 0 100 It 192 NOTE: Include bar scale and north DPR 523K If /95) -Required Information State of California -- The Resources Agency Primary M 33-7929 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND. RECREATION HRI LOCATION MAP Trinomial CA—RTV-5972 Page — 3 of 4 •Reeource Name or#: COVE Site 1 -Map Name: La Ouinta. Calif. •Scale: 1:24,000 •Date of Map: 1959,12r8O ' I I I 1 !Water � J .''Water •��1.. 1 I 1 � n / I E� 1 DPR 523J (1/95) 193 -Required Information DATE: ITEM: CASE NOS. LOCATION BACKGROUND: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT OCTOBER 16, 1997 A REPORT ON THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT OF THE 40+ ACRE SITE, TENTATIVE TRACT 25953, PREPARED BV L & L ENVIRONMENTAL TENTATIVE TRACT 25953 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 97-346 NORTHWEST CORNER OF MILES AVENUE AND DUNE PALMS ROAD A Phase I archaeology report has been submitted to the City as required for a proposed amendment and third, one year time extension for approved Tentative Tract Map 25953. The project site is 39.97 acres, located at the northwest corner of Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road. The project consists of 132 single family and other common lots with the approval of prototype houses. The project site was originally surveyed for cultural resources in 1984, and then again in 1990. Only four ceramic sherds have ever been located on the property. These sherds were recorded as an isolate in 1990. There have been 47 prehistoric sites and 2 historic sites recorded within a one -mile radius of the study area, thus the potential for subsurface cultural resources on the project site is relatively high. The project site is described as fairly level overall but the ground surface is somewhat uneven with irregular dunes and low areas providing topographic relief in excess of 10 feet. The surface soils consist of fine windblown sands, furthering the potential for subsurface deposits. DISCUSSION: The report was prepared by L & L Environmental, an environmental planning firm. The archival search and field survey were conducted by qualified archaeologists. However, the report is a summary of their work and not a complete report. Staff reviewed the report for consistency with the ARMR format. The report does not follow the ARMR format required by the City, as there are several sections missing in the report. The report review checklist is attached to this report. The report preparer has been made aware of these issues, and given a copy of the review checklist. Given the fact that this is the third survey of the project site, with no cultural resources besides the isolate sherds having been reported, staff recommends accepting this report for consideration by the Historic Preservation Commission. • 194 The recommendation contained in the report calls for monitoring of the rough grading. Staff concurs with this recommendation, and would add that all clearing, grubbing, and trenching, both on -site and off -site, be required in addition to the rough grading. Borings and trenchings for geotechnical analyses should also be monitored by the project archaeologist. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Historic Preservation Commission Minute Motion 97 accepting the archaeological report titled, A Report on the Archaeological Resources Assessment of the 40+ acre Site Tentative Tract Number 25953 City of La Quinta County of Riverside, prepared by Leslie Nay Irish, L & L Environmental, for Tentative Tract 25953 Amendment #1 and Time Extension 43, in partial compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (Appendix K). Attachments: 1. Confidential Archaeology Report (Commissioners only) 2. ARMR review checklist Prepared by: `G 1 9 aA Q L� she Mouriquand, Associate Ianner Submitted by: 4'L /" Id") Christine di Iorio, Pla ng Manager .�,: 195 BIOLOGICAL & CULTURAL INVESTIGATIONS & MONITORING A REPORT ON THE ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT OF THE 40t ACRE SITE, TENTATIVE TRACT NUMBER 25953, CITY OF LA QUINTA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE Prepared for: Michael Hirsch c/o Sally Young Oliphant & Young 77900 Avenue of the States Palm Desert, CA 92211 Prepared by: Leslie Nay Irish L & L Environmental, Inc. 1269 Pomona Road Suite 102 Corona, CA 91720 September 11, 1997 196 1269 Pomona l?gad, Suite 102, Corona, CA 91720; Telephone (909) 279-9608, fax (909) 279-9609 TABLE OF CONTENTS MANAGEMENTSUMMARY... ....................................................................... ....... ........ iv I. INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................1 II. STUDY AREA LOCATION AND ENVIRONMENT..........................................1 Figure1: Vicinity Map............................................................................2 Figure 2: Site/Survey Location Map......................................................3 III. RECORDS SEARCH.........................................................................................4 A. Previously Recorded Archeological Sites.....................................................4 Table 1: Archeological Sites Within a One -mile Radius oTTFFe7StudyArea.....................................................................................5 B. Previous Archeological Studies.....................................................................6 1. Keller 1984.........................................................................................6 2. Swope 1990......................................................................................6 IV. CULTURAL SETTING............................................................ A. Prehistoric Occupation of the Lake Cahuilla Shoreline..... B. The Desert Cahuilla.......................................................... C. Ethnographically Recorded Cahuilla................................. D. The Cahuilla After European Contact ............................... V. FIELD RECONNAISSANCE ................................ VI. RECOMMENDATIONS................................................. PLATES 11 Plate I.............................................................................. REFERENCES CITED I 11 11 ........... 12 ......... 13 MH-97-181 i L&i �' i 197 LIST OF FIGURES Paqe Figure 1. Regional location of the project area as indicate on a portion of the USGS Santa Ana 1:250,000 scale Topographic Map Sheet. Figure 2. Study area plotted on a portion of the La Quinta 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle. t.1J;1 19� gdH.97-181 d L &L LIST OF PLATES Page Plate I. Top: Northeasterly view across study area from 12 vicinity of southeast property comer. Bottom: Looking west along Miles Avenue from vicinity of southeast property comer. 199 9KX-97-181 & L&L MANAGEMENT SUMMARY At the request of Betty Williams, Oliphant & Williams Associates, Inc., L & L Environmental, Inc. has undertaken an archaeological assessment of 40± acres of vacant land designated Tentative Tract 25953. The study area is located immediately northwest of the intersection of Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road in the City of La Quinta, Riverside County. The purpose of this study was to identify all potentially significant cultural resources situated within the boundaries of the subject property. Current plans call for the development of a park and 130-residential lots within the study area. The results of the records search conducted at the Eastern information Center at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) indicated that no archaeological sites have been recorded within the boundaries of the subject property. However, four isolated pottery sherds were discovered in the southeast comer of the property in 1990. Despite a thorough search of the area, the sherds were not relocated. The balance of the field survey was also negative, no archaeological material of any kind was encountered within the boundaries of the study area. However, with regard to the issue of sand dune migration within this region of the Coachella Valley, it is recommended that a professional archaeologist monitor the initial phase of any rough grading program connected with development of the property. This measure will ensure that if buried archaeological material is encountered during the rough grading phase of development, an archaeologist will have the opportunity to recover the finds and ascertain their significance. 9W--97-181 iv Ld'L I. INTRODUCTION The following report was written for Michael Hirsch by L & L Environmental, Inc. It describes the results of an archaeological assessment of 40- acres of vacant land located adjacent to Miles Avenue at Dune Palms Road in the City of La Quinta, Riverside County. Presently, project proponents seek development of a park and 130 residential lots within the project area. The purpose of this study was to identify all potentially significant cultural resources situated within the boundaries of the subject property. This information is needed since adoption of the plan could result in adverse effects upon locations of archaeological or historical importance. Our assessment consisted of: (1) a records search conducted to determine whether any previously recorded historic or prehistoric material is present within the subject property and (2) a field reconnaissance intended to identify any previously unrecorded cultural resources. IL STUDY AREA LOCATION AND ENVIRONMENT The subject property is located in the Coachella Valley north of the Santa Rosa Mountains and south of the Indio Hills in the City of La Quinta, Riverside County (figure,l). More specifically, the site lies immediately northwest of the intersection of Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road, just west of the Indio city limits. Legally, the project area comprises the Southeast 1 /4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 20, Township 5 South, Range 7 East, San Bernardino Base Meridian as shown on a portion of the USGS La Quinta Topographic Quadrangle (figure, 2). The study area is bounded on the south by Miles Avenue and on the east by Dune Palms Road. Both the northern and western project boundaries adjoin existing residential developments. Topographically, the property comprises a portion of an undulating sand field that is transacted from northwest to southeast by a low yet broad dune. The northwest quarter of the property contains the highest concentrations of recent blow -sand accumulation. Drainage on the property is generally to the southeast. Elevations within the study area range from a maximum of 100 feet above sea level on the aforementioned dune to a minimum of 80 feet above sea level along the eastern boundary. Study area vegetation is best described as a sparse scatter of Creosote Bush Scrub. Some of the more readily identifiable trees and plants observed included a tamarisk tree, pepper tree, creosote bush and saltbush. Soils consist entirely of loosely compacted, `hL7(-911X1 1 L&L. 201 ,eg,e Snvizonmental, J'nc. BIOLOGICAL & CULTURAL INVESTIGATIONS & MONITORING Figure 1 VICINITY MAP 40+ Acre, Dune Palms, La Quinta Site TTM 25953, Riverside Co. . i.; 202 ,G'&,G' Snvtaonmental,'nc. BIOLOGICAL & CULTURAL INVESTIGATIONS & MONITORING Figure 2 LOCATION MAP 40± Acre, Dune Palms, La Quinta Site TTM 25953, Riverside Co. 203 fine-grained sands and silts. Fauna observed were limited to Gambel's Quail, doves, and jackrabbits. Although numerous meandering snake trails were also encountered, the snake themselves were not. No natural surface water or bedrock outcrops were encountered anywhere within the study area. Disturbance within the project area is quite widespread but in no way hindered the performance of the field investigation. The most disturbed areas lie adjacent to the northern, eastern and western boundaries. Household and construction debris as well as discarded vegetation can be found scattered in these areas. In fact, illicitly dumped vegetation is strewn throughout the entire study area. At one location, possibly identified as a hobo camp or a child's fort, has been constructed under the tamarisk tree located in the northwest comer of the parcel. Consequently, much modem trash can be found in this area as well. III. RECORDS SEARCH A records search of the study area was conducted by Ms. Laurie White at the Eastern Information Center, University of California at Riverside on August 22, 1997. The search entailed a review of all previously recorded prehistoric and historic archaeological sites situated on or within a one -mile radius of the subject property. Additionally, the National Register of Historic Places, California Historic Landmarks, and California Points of Historical Interest were reviewed for the purpose of identifying any historic properties. A. Previously Recorded Archaeological Sites Phe results of the search indicated that no prehistoric or historic archaeological sites have been recorded within the boundaries of the subject property. However, four isolated potsherds were found on the property in 1990. Subsequently, an isolate record form was filed with the Eastern Information Center (Swope 1990). No historic properties were identified on the subject property or in the immediate vicinity. Additionally, this portion of the Coachella Valley is known to be sensitive for archaeological resources. A total of 47 prehistoric and two (2) historic sites have been recorded within a one -mile radius of the study area. Each site is briefly characterized in Table 1. aLtG o7-1R1 4 f &L . /:, 204 The closest archaeological site to the study area is RIV-3667. It lies approximately 1/3 mile to the east. This site was recorded by Daniel McCarthy in 1989 and subsequently updated by Brooke Arkush of the Archaeological Research Unit at UCR. RIV-3667 is described as a small scatter of potsherds. A single Cottowood Triangular point was also collected from the site vicinity by Mary Brown in 1979 (McCarthy 1989). Table 1 Archaeological sites within a one -mile radius of the study area. Site Number Description RIV-150 Habitation site RIV-1638 Artifact scatter RIV-1769 Habitation site RIV-1970 Habitation site with possible cremations RIV-1971 Artifact scatter RIV-1972 Artifact scatter RIV-1973 Habitation site RIV-2200 Artifact scatter RIV-2789 Ceramic scatter RIV-2936 Campsite RIV-3659 Habitation site RIV-3667 Ceramic scatter RIV-3668 Ceramic scatter RIV-3679 Artifact scatter RIV-3680 Ceramic and fire -affected rock scatter RIV-3681 Ceramic and fire -affected rock scatter RIV-3682 Habitation site RIV-3683 Artifact scatter RIV-3866 Campsite RIV-4076 Ceramic scatter RIV-5330 Ceramic scatter RIV-5331 Habitation site RIV-5332 Artifact scatter with possible clay quarry RIV-5333 Habitation site RIV-5334 Lithic and ceramic scatter RIV-5335 Lithic and ceramic scatter RIV-5336H Historic trash scatter RIV-5337 Habitation site RIV-5338 Lithic and ceramic scatter RIV-5339 Artifact scatter RIV-5340 Habitation site RIV-5341 Habitation site RIV-5342 Habitation site RIV-5343 Habitation site RIV-5344 Habitation site RIV-5345 Lithic and bone scatter 9,�.97-181 g L&L 205 .(1 RIV-5346 Habitation site RIV-5347 Habitation site RIV-5348 Ceramic scatter RIV-5349 Ceramic scatter RIV-5351 Habitation site RIV-5352 Ground stone and fire -affected rock scatter RIV-5354H Historic irrigation system RIV-5828 Campsite RIV-5840 Campsite RIV-5841 Ceramic and fire -affected rock scatter RIV-5842 Campsite RIV-5843 Ceramic scatter RIV-5844 Ceramic scatter B. Previous Archaeological Studies The results of the records search also showed that the entire 40� acre subject property has been previously surveyed for cultural resources. The property was surveyed as a result of two separate investigations conducted in 1984 and 1990. These reports are on file with the Information Center and both have been designated MF# 1939. Each of the studies are briefly discussed in the following paragraphs. Keller 1984 In 1984, Jean Salpas Keller conducted an intensive survey of 35 acres of the subject property as part of an archaeological assessment of Tract 20016 (Keller 1984). The results of Keller's reconnaissance were completely negative. No cultural resources were observed on the property and no further work was recommended. Swope 1990 Six years later, in 1990, Karen Swope of the Archaeological Research Unit at UCR surveyed five (5) acres located immediately to the southwest of Keller's study area (Swope 1990). At the time of Swope's investigation, the acreage previously surveyed by Keller (35 acres) had been merged with the aforementioned five (5) acres to form Tentative Tract 25953. Despite a thorough reconnaissance, no archaeological material was observed anywhere within the five (5) acre parcel. af7f 97181 e L&L i. 206 However during the survey, Swope observed four (4) prehistoric pottery 'sherds outside the five (5) acre parcel. The sherds were found on the dunes in the southeast comer of the 40-acre tract within the area previously surveyed by Keller. Since no other material was observed, an isolate record form was filed with the Eastern Information Center. Swope speculated that the shifting sands of the valley may have played a factor in covering and then exposing the sherds. Although she mentioned the possibility of additional material beneath the dunes, no further work was recommended unless archaeological finds were made during the process of development. IV. CULTURAL SETTING No early prehistoric aboriginal activity has ever been documented in the Coachella Valley. However, by late prehistoric times (say after about 1,000 A.D.), human activity seems to have abounded. During this late prehistoric period, the valley was the home of the Desert Cahuilla Indians, a hunting and gathering people who spoke a Shoshonean dialect. The reader may find full ethnographic accounts of the Cahuilla in a number of works including Barrows (1900), Kroeber (1908; 1925), Strong (1929) and Bean (1978). A. Prehistoric Occupation of the Lake Cahuilla Shoreline Archaeological evidence clearly indicates that the northern shoreline of Lake Cahuilla was fairly heavily populated during the last high stand of the lake some 400-600 years ago. Today the area consists of sandy washes, hillocks, and dunes bearing numerous small prehistoric sites. Typically, these consist of scatters of Tizon brown and Colorado Buff ware potsherds mixed with fire -cracked rock, occasional ground stone milling implements, and chipped stone tools (arrow points, scrapers, etc.). These represent mesquite gathering sites, camps of various sizes, and in a few cases, village sites. Although no one knows what the human population of the shoreline was, it seems reasonable to assume that it was quite substantial by local prehistoric standards. Wilke has investigated the ecology of Lake Cahuilla's shoreline inhabitants in a study based partly upon the contents of coprolites (dried human fecal matter) collected from surfaces of sites in the Myoma Dunes area. He summarized his conclusions as follows: Investigation of 109 coprolites and faunal and floral remains, mostly from the Myoma Dunes in Coachella Valley, reveals the nature of aboriginal subsistence practices. Identified food residues indicate that :K71-97-181 7 L&L - subsistence was oriented primarily to the open waters and marshes, with heavy reliance on the adjacent low desert flora. Seeds of bulrush of several species, cattail, witchgrass, cattail, pollen, fish, and aquatic birds were all derived from the aquatic setting. Screwbean pods, seeds of lowland purslande... and a variety of the desert floor and lower mountain slopes ... The restricted seasonal availability of certain plant foods and aquatic birds suggest that the Myoma Dunes locality was occupied the year round. (Wilke 1978:128). Thus it appears that the Cahuilla Indians who resided next to the lake were well - adapted to both the lacustrine and desert environments. In all probability, the latter adaptation had developed prior to the appearance of the lake. In any event, it has been estimated that within a period of some 25 years, the lake evaporated to the extent that it would no longer support most of its dependent aquatic life and that within 55 years, it had disappeared altogether due to evaporation (ibid. 129). B. The Desert Cahuilla The Cahuilla themselves seem to have believed that their ancestors followed the lakeshore southward as it retreated into the basin. This belief is reflected in the first ethnographically recorded Cahuilla legend as told to William Blake in 1853: When questioned about the shore -line and water marks of the ancient lake, the chief gave an account of a tradition they have of a gre�st water (aqua rq ande) which covered the whole valley and was filled wit inei^isFi. There was also plenty of geese and ducks. Their fathers lived in the mountains and used to come down to the lake to fish and hunt. The water gradually subsided "poco," "poco" (little by little,) and their villages were moved down from the mountains, into the valley it had left. They also said that the waters once returned very suddenly and overwhelmed many of their people and drove the rest back to the mountains. (Blake 1856:98). The "mountains" probably refer to the Santa Rosa Mountains to the south of the study area from whence most of the Cahuilla clans were supposed to have emanated (Strong 1929:Tables 3 & 4, pp. 41f.). Thus, it would appear that these informants were either unaware of, or discounted, the archaeologically documented lakeshore occupation discussed above. In any event, the legend seems to indicate that villages were built on the playa as the lake receded. Also, some of the lakeside inhabitants may have returned to upland areas with the concomitant reduction in pressure on rapidly depleting water resources. Since potable water was no longer available from the lake (which would have become very brackish), the Cahuilla turned to drawing water from springs, artesian wells, and, in some M6497-181 8 L&L 't . 11 208 cases, excavated walk-in wells. These are somewhat romantically described by Barrows: For generations they [the Cahuillas] have been well diggers. Their very occupation of the desert was dependent upon their discovery of this art. The whole valley of the Cabeson is dotted with wells, most of then marking sites of homes long ago abandoned... These wells are usually great pits with terraced sides leading down to the narrow hole at the bottom where the water sparkles, built in such a way that a woman with an olla on her head can walk to the ver water's edge and dip her painted vessel full. (Barrows 1900:27). By historic times there is evidence that the Cahuilla practiced limited irrigation and agriculture. However, we may assume that the traditional food sources were the most important during the final days of the prehistoric era. These would have included mesquite and screwbean pods in addition to rabbits and other small game. Testimony to the success of the adjusted lifestyle may be found in the fact that when the U.S. Land Office surveyors entered the Coachella Valley in the mid-19th century, they found and recorded some twenty-two villages, many of which may have had as many as 100 or more occupants (Wilke 1978:120). C. Ethnographically Recorded Cahuilla In 1929, William Duncan Strong published his classic Aboriginal Society in Southern California, a work which includes a detailed study of the villages in the southern end of the Coachella Valley. Strong's informants were elderly Cahuilla whose recollection extended back into the mid-19th century. They were able to provide our best details regarding the character of the local villages. Strong's comments with regard to the sObsistence patterns of the villages are particularly enlightening: The essential thing to any community, especially to one living in the desolate environment of the desert, is water, and it is around the natural water holes and artificial wells that the Desert Cahuilla were grouped. It appears to have been possible for several clans to use one water hole or well, and yet to be almost independent of each other in every other regard. Where there was more than enough water for domestic purposes a little farming was carried on, each clan having its allotted area for this purpose. Within the memory of all informants questioned, both corn and wheat were raised in these small patches, and doubtless other vegetables, such as melons, beans, and squash. Francisco [Nombre, b. 1849 or thereabouts] was told by his grandfather that before the Mexicans came the Desert Cahuilla had only com; this they did not raise but traded for with the Yuma Indians of the Colorado River area. The Lbt a(9l97-181 9 `-'1.. 209 staple foods, however, appear to have been the beans of the various mesquite trees, a great variety of cactus, and similar native plants of the desert. Excepting such irrigable areas as were owned by the individual clans, the territory in the immediate vicinity of the village was common ground, but beyond this each clan had certain clusters of mesquite trees and small districts in the mountains which they owned and jealously guarded. Within the clan these food -gathering territories were communally utilized, but in the case of uninvited incursions of any alien people, the owners were prepared to fight ... (Strong 1929:39f.). A typical village was located in an area of dense mesquite tree thickets near a spring or well. Individual houses contained one or more families but always of the same clan. If members of two clans occupied a village, each had its own separate irrigated garden (in historic time). D. The Cahuilla After European Contact The Spanish first passed through Cahuilla territory in 1774 during the Juan Batista de Anza Expedition but Bean believes that they were aware of the existence of Europeans at an earlier date (Bean 1978:583). In any case, the Spanish found them to be hostile. It was not until 1819 when the Spanish established several asistencias near Cahuilla territory that they came into much contact with Europeans. From that point, the Cahuilla began to adopt certain Spanish cultural elements including the language, religion, and agriculture. Nonetheless, the Cahuilla still maintained their economy up through the American Invasion of California. However, a severe smallpox epidemic in 1863 greatly reduced their numbers and left them relatively defenseless against the constantly increasing number of Americans. ,M71-97-181 10 L&L - , 210 V. FIELD RECONNAISSANCE A field reconnaissance of the study area was conducted by Laurie S. White, M.A. (surveyor, SOPA certified) and Robert S. White (surveyor & Principal Investigator) on August 27, 1997. The pedestrian survey began in the northeast comer of the property and proceeded in a westerly direction. The field study was conducted by walking parallel transects spaced at 5-10 meters across the site. Due to the archaeological sensitivity of the region, an extra effort was made during the field reconnaissance to identify any evidence of prehistoric occupation on the property. Particular attention was paid to the southeast comer of the parcel where the aforementioned pottery sherds were discovered in 1990. Surface visibility was excellent, approaching 100% throughout the project area. The results of our field investigation were entirely negative. No prehistoric or historic cultural resources were observed anywhere within the boundaries of the study area. VI. RECOMMENDATIONS The records search indicated that a small number of prehistoric pottery sherds were encountered in the southeast comer of the study area. Despite a thorough search of this area, these sherds could not be relocated. Furthermore, the balance of our field investigation was also entirely negative. However, the subject property lies in an area of the Coachella Valley that is known for migrating dunes which are created by seasonal windstorms. It is well-known that such dunes cover or expose prehistoric archaeological sites on a regular basis. Therefore, it is recommended that a professional archaeologist monitor the initial phase of any rough I rading connected with future development of the property. If archaeological material is unearthed during the rough grading phase, the Project Archaeologist should have the authority to temporarily halt or redirect the earthwork until the significance of the find(s) can be established. 'gt'f..07-181 11 L&L 211 -_ - =ter►� BSc7- „� �v 4"'• Plate I Top: Noitheasterly view across study area from vicinity of southeast property corner. Bottom: Looking west along Miles Avenue fromvicinity of southeast property corner. -ILA( 'I,- �l 12 L&f "- � 212 REFERENCES CITED BARROWS, DAVID PRESCOTT 1900 The Ethno-botany of the Coahuilla Indians of Southern California. University of Chicago Press. BEAN, LOWELL J. 1978 Cahuilla. IN, Handbook of North American Indians, Vol. 8, California, Robert F. Heizer, ed., pp. 575-587. Smithsonian Institution. Washington, D.C. BLAKE, WILLIAM PHIPPS 1856 Geological Report. IN: Reports of Explorations in California for Railroad Routes near the 35" and 3V Parallels of North Latitude (by Lt. R.S. Williamson). Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain the Most Practicable and Economic Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, Vol. 5. Beverly Tucker, Printer. Washington, D.C. KELLER, JEAN SALPAS 1984 An Archaeological Assessment of Tract 20016. Unpublished manuscript on file with the Eastern Information Center, University of California at Riverside. KROEBER, ALFRED L. 1908 Ethnography of the Cahuilla Indians. University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 8(2):29-68. Berkeley. 1925 Handbook of the Indians of California. Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin no. 78, pp. 1-995. Smithsonian Institution. Washington, D.C. McCARTHY, DANIEL 1989 Archaeological site record form for RIV-3667 on file with the Eastern Information Center, University of California at Riverside. STRONG, WILLIAM D. 1929 Aboriginal Society in Southern California. University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 26(1):1-358. Berkeley. SWOPE, KAREN 1990 An Archaeological Assessment of a Portion of Tentative Tract 25953, Located Near Bermuda Dunes in Riverside County. Archaeological Research Unit, University of California at Riverside. Unpublished manuscript on file with the Eastern Information Center, UCR. WILKE, PHILIP J. 1978 Late Prehistoric Human Ecology at Lake Cahuilla Coachella Valley, California. University of California Archaeological Research Facility Contribution No.38. Berkeley. 9�f--97-1,51 L3 L&L 213 CITY OF LA QUINTA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Checklist for Preparing & Reviewing Archaeological Resource Management Reports* NAME OF PREPARER: 9 /Ce�o 7 dh fAe -d17 NAME OF REPORT: #4Ss 177- Cf t7ie �/O CASE NUMBER: 6 �3 DATE: 'C! REVIEWED BY: I. COVER LETTERS \\';A. Provide the undertaking's name & location, and any identifying number. ( y / B. State agency name & where applicable, district, region, section, or branch. C. Briefly describe the undertaking (type, acreage, components, scheduling). D. Describe the point that compliance with historic preservation law has reached. E. Describe the phase and/or type of investigation addressed by the document. F. Describe the results of the investigation. G. Indicate what compliance action is being requested under applicable laws. H. Name agency contact person administering, or most familiar with the undertaking and study. II. TITLE PAGE List the authors and consulting firm. ✓4. Date the report by month & year. ✓(`. Present the report title. �D. Identify the entity (e.g., agency, local government) submitting the report. ✓�. Identify the party to whom the document was submitted and contract number, if any. Cite the USGS topographic quadrangles depicting study area. yL�l List the acreage included in the study. List keywprds. III. TABLE OF CONTENTS (If text of report exceeds 10 pages) �A. List major report sections, subheadings, and appendices, with page numbers. ✓B. Provide a list of maps with page numbers. C. List figures with page numbers. D. List tables with page numbers. 214 FORM.016/CS -1- / IV. MANAGEMENT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT �A. Describe the purpose and scope of the archaeological inve iZf(GL g List sthe adate(s) of the investigation. L,-C. Summarize the major .findings of the investigation. ,D: If resources have been evaluated, summarize their significance or uniqueness. E. Discuss how the undertaking affects significant resources. Describe constraints on the investigation (e.g., time, finances, logistics). �G. Offer a summary of recommendations. Describe the disposition of field notes, collections, and reports. V. UNDERTAKING INFORMATION/INTRODUCTION A. Identify the contracting institution, contract and permit numbers. B. Explain why the study was conducted. C. Describe the undertaking (include maps). D. Include a schedule for the undertaking. E. Identify the geographical limits of ARM study area. F. Describe how personnel were organized and list participants (qualifications in appendix). VI. SETTING U--A. Natural Setting (e.g., landforms, geology, soils, flora, fauna; current land use). V-f3. Cultural Setting (include records and literature search results). �G7- /r2 `_u 4II. RESEARCH DESIGN A. Discuss the theoretical basis B. Summarize previous research. C. Present testable hypotheses or D. Identify the test implications archaeological information. ! /' LLWI'dVI I I . METHODS of the proposed research. state the research goals. of the hypotheses or expected A. Present definitions for archaeological resource types. B. Describe the methods employed and map the areas investigated. C. Indicate where collected materials, photos, etc, are curated. IX. REPORT OF FINDINGS A. Archaeological Resource Inventory Reports 1. Present results (list resources present or absent). 2. Include site records & location maps in confidential appendices. 2.15 FORM.016/CS -2- B. Archaeological -Excavation Reports 1. Describe the physical context of the archaeological deposit. 2. Describe archaeological features, artifacts, materials /(ecofacts). 3. Describe the discovery, examination, & disposition of human remains.- ] IDW a6` t X. DISCUSSION/INTERPRETATION A. Discuss results of the investigation as they relate to specific research design items. B. Discuss results of the study in terms of general research objectives. / (/ W"XI. MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS A. Inventory Reports 1. Identify the management status of resources identified during the study. 2. Describe the completeness.of the study and likelihood of unidentified resources. B. Evaluation Reports 1. Discuss significance or uniqueness of each archeological resour 2. Dis ss the integrity of each archaeological resource. C. Assess Effects D. Consider Alternat s/Proposed Management Actions 1. Discuss p9ssible measures to avoid/minimize impacts to resources. 2. Discusa/the preferred alternative & rationale behind the nref�-/rence. V XII XIII APPENDICES (Include sections listed below as appropriate) Personnel qualifications (provide briefs or resumes). Record search results. C. Repository agreements. D. Reviewers comments/agency correspondence. E. Artifact/Collection catalog. F. Artifact illustrations (if not in body of text). G. Photographs and photo record. H. Native American observer or monitor agreements. I. Maps (non -confidential) and undertaking plans, drawings, etc. J. Special studies/technical reports. 216 FORM.016/CS -3- ded �L�'j 7� �� XIV. CONFIDENTIAL APPENDICES A. Historical and Archaeological Resource Location Maps. B. Resource Inventory Records for archaeological sites and historic structures. C. Native American sacred site location maps or descriptions. D. Heritage Nomination forms. * SOURCE: SHPO Preservation Planning Bulletin No 4 (A), Dec. 1989 217 FORM.016/CS -4- 2 z b _T m L W+ R b �3 r M i CQ Y l T M 1 � � b E L R � Z y d L N Vi L '3 O L u. Z- L y C L +r � r" N 1 ^Q C i v Y _ F J _ J b y c c F F U N U C F F O O O O c O O O O - O O O O O 0 0 o. F N b V y c c W N M V'. Vl .O Vl — M N � V'• C L ^ 1 0 1 1 1 1 G �- r 0 m N Z Y z Y � i c y E 16 i �` y L m L E e 0 ec C) N N R — O� O N in r vi �r, v: vi vi vi vi vi rvi �n � vi vi � r� vi r r r r r n r n r n r n r r m oo co co 00 00 N y R R 3 R R 3 0 c u m 2 Q n 00 00 N M N1 — V'i C — V O r1 N r N v�. vi vi vi vi vi vi �n v, r, r �n C C C C ^ ❑ _ C c C C C C 00 C op — O h 00 O 00 r r � a N N N N N b E R Z U_ F L 'J U 1 O _T U m L R %' M m. C' y V C Q C C C V' C C V �S V V •f V 1 ER 4J U fA Z L U L E e z (/]'ii V1 Vl Vl 1� V1 Vl Vl Vl V1 Vl V'. Vl V'. Vl Vl h V'. r Vl V1 e o.. R R' i C 00 �T V O• N O 00 C .p yr 00 N m V P � �� O N M R R Vl V, Vl V. V. V1 Vl V1 V', V', V1 Vl I� V'. Vl V1 Vl V1 V1 V1 a a a a N N z w E E R G Z O Y Y VJ U NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION 1785 Massachusetts Avenue, N_W. Washington, D.C_ 20036 (202) 588-6000/FAX (202) 588-6038rintemet: wwtv.nationaltmst.org September 30, 1997 URGENT PRESERVATION ADVOCACY ALERT ATTENTION: CALIFORNIA PRESERVATION ADVOCATES ASK YOUR KEY REPRESENTATIVES TO VOTE NO ON H.R. 1127 THIS BILL WOULD SERIOUSLY WEAKEN THE ANT IQUITIES ACT OF 1906 H.R. 11271, legislation introduced by Congressman Hansen (R-UT), is expected to be voted on by the full House of Representatives today or tomorrow. H.R. 1127 attacks the Antiquities Act of 1906, one of the most important conservation and preservation laws ever enacted by Congress. The Antiquities Act authorizes the President of the United States to designate national monuments on land already in federal control, in order to protect historical, cultural, and natural resources, Thirteen Presidents --Republican and Democrat -- have declared 105 national monuments under the Antiquities Act, including Muir Woods, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, and Channel Islands in California. Other designated national monuments include the Grand Canyon, and the Statue of Liberty. H.R. 1127 would require Presidents to consult with affected governors and state legislatures, allowing them a 90-day comment period for any proposed monument that exoeeds 50,000 acres. Depending on whether comments were presented, the proposal would go to Congress in 90 or 180 days for legislative approval of the monument, These provisions would undercut the true value of the Antiquities Act --the ability of the President to act swiftly to designate a national monument where resources are threatened. Representatives Tom Campbell, Calvin Dooley, and Steve Horn are all key to the vote against H.R. 1127. Please contact their offices (Capitol Svritchboard at: 202-225-3121) and tell them: • Vote NO on H.R. 1127. The consultation and prior approval requirements in this bill are too cumbersome and time consuming. The 50,000 acre limitation that would trigger the bill's provisions is entirely arbitrary. More than one quarter of all monuments proclaimed to date contained more than 50.000 acres. • The Antiquities Act has a proven track record of protecting especially sensitive federal lands where time is of the essence or Congress has failed to act over a long period of time. Many of the monuments designated under the Act were later designated by Congress --proving the value of the Presidents initial action. • Congress' existing authority complements the Antiquities .Act. Congress has the ability to make funding and management decisions for any monument designated by the President. Congress can amend or even reverse a national monument. The National Trust for H;sWrie presemadon provides leadership, education, and adroeacy W all America's diverse Nsmric places and re,hal[LE our conlmanhies. 5 Nanunen -msror nsmr�s .,•.. .„ - ....— •— - - . September 1997 Vol. 7 I di V+ 1 =-, - -t 4 It] I VXl�` 19& IN rvews National Trust for Historic Preservation Advocacy Needed in House to Save World Heritage Sites Program, Antiquities Act of 19®6! The House of Representatives may act on two important bills affecting the future of the X%'crld Heritage Sites Prcgrarn and the Aritiuuiti,s Act of 100o. These bills have been :eperied out of the Hettse Resources Committee and are awaiting floor action. Your help is urgently needec to convince Your representatives to oppose these bills when they are considered on the House ;loon. Support the Antiquities Act of 1906; Oppose H.R. 1127 The Antiquities Act of 14-U, one o: the most important cor.sen-atior. laws ever enacted by congress, is order at.tacI in the House of Representatives. H.R 1L7. introduced by Rep. Tim Hansen (R-UT) or. March 19th, would am__=nd the Antiquities Act by requiring the consen'. of-engress, and notification of the state's governor and its legislaturebefore the in this edition ... ADVCCACY NEEDED IN THE HOUSE TO SAYE ANTIQUITIES ACT OF 1 905 A4D Y/ORLD HERITAGE SITES PROORAd a THREE-YEAR ISTEA REAJTHORIZ TION MARKED UP IN HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE HISTORIC AILITARY HOUS NG LANGUAGE ADOPTED IN CONFERENCE REPORT PRESIDENT CLINTON SIGNS Ea ECUTIVE ORDER ON AMERICAN. HERITAGE RIVERS PROGRAM GSA ISSUES PROPOSED RULE AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON GOVEPNMENT' IDE REAL PROPERTY POLICY SMART STATES BETTER COMMUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE President can designate national monument, in excess of 50,000 ores. Th? bill would also restrict presidential monument designations to one per state. per Year. The bill was reported out of the House Resources Coirmiuee on July `! 1 st and is av-piing floor action. AC RON NEEDED: Write. or Call Your Congressional Representatives andAsk Them to Oppose H.R. 1127: The Antignities Act of 1906 is an essential .'au for the protection of natural and historic resonrces. The Aci ai:thorizes the President of the United States to protect the spec.al qualities of `ederal lands, therebv vithdralving the lands from potentially harmful activities. The Antigaities Act has a proven track record of protecting especially ,eisiti,e .edeial lands and tl-Ie unique natura-, historic, and sdentiflc objects they contain. Since its enactment. 13 Presidents' - Republican and Democrat-- haye declared 10)5 national monuments under the Act, including: Death Valley; Mesa Verde: Grand Carvon; and the Stahre of Liberty. \ianv of `hese monuments were cater de>ignated as national earls -) Congress. The consultation and prior approval rerluirements in H.R. 1127 are too cumbersome ,Ind time consuming and wr.ild thwart presidents' ability to protect sensitive federal d fro_r, harmul activities. Under H.R 1127 Presidents world have to wait almost six :rorihs be cre they could ever, submit a reques_ ro Conn_ess for prior approval of a nionumeetl. The 50.000 acre limitation in H.R. 1127 is entirely arbitrary and bears no re.lationsl,.ia to the appropr',ate amount of land that should be set aside in a given situation. More than quarter of all monuments prc,clahned to date contain more than 50,000 acres. The r,alue of r1u: Antiquities Art lies in the President's ability to rtct swiftly in the face of .mall nent danger. Cengress alrea dv has the ability to legislate the v-.anagement and ultimate 226 Preservation Advocate News, September 1997, Vol. 7 page 2 dispasiticn of monuments designated under die Act. H.R 1127 would unnecessarily alter the delicate balance of power and the cnmplementan• authorities between tl•.e "resident anti he Coni ess in protecting sensitive n,ubtic lands. "TAKE ACTION NOW!!! WRITE your Congressional Representatives at the follmving address: The Honorable (name) U S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 AND/OR, CALL the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at 202-224- 3121 and ask to be connected to your representative's office. Oppose H.R. 901„ the American Land Sovereignty Protection Act of 1997 The "Aruerican Land Sovereigruy Protection Act" (H.F 901), introduced by Representative Don Young {R-AICj would anievu the National Historic Presen-ation Act to prohibit tine Se:-retan• of the Interior fro,m nominating, any federal lends to t]-e 1Norld Hertage Cc iunittee on bel-alf of the United States, unless such nomination is specifically authorizes by an Act cf Congress. World Heritage Sites are places throughout the world that have been designated tc recognize their outstanding natural and aritural value to world history anc civilizations. The United States was the first country to sign the Convention for the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage, which the Senate ratified in 1973. In the United States. 20 areas -- 17 of which are National Park Sen.,ice units -- have been honored as blYcrld Heritage Sites. including: Yellowstone; Grand Canyon, and the Statue oiLiberty. Oaiy tEree sites .- Taos Pueblo, Monticello. and Ceholia Mounds State Historic Site -- are nut under federal con -_rut. H3 9:J1 was rel-nr'.ed out of `lie House Resources C ,rimittee on tune _5th by a vote of 26-P arc. has 174 cosp<n;si-n to date. ACTION NEEDED Write or Call Your Representatives and Ask Them to Oppose H.R. 901: H.R 901 would create an unnecessary and _ntrvsive structure for 1Vorld Heritage Site nominations. To require Congress to approve each: FVorld Heritage nomination on federal .and woulc bog downn the piccess of nomination and enactment of H.R 901 would have the effect of virtually eliminating the United State=_ participation in the World Heritage Convention. The Benefits of World Heritage Designation World Heritage lasting is simply a rntchanisn to recoglize ar;� honor those places that have outstanding universal value to each ration and ;n all nitions. World Heritage Lsting promotes property enhancements through investment. economic development, and stewardship. For more than 500 sites in 148 countries, placement oa the World Heritage List is a cause for national pride and an opportunity promote tourism, edi caticr, and appreciation far Liston- and world civilizations. World Heritage designation prcvides no lane use authorities and does not provide authority to international bodies such as tl-.e United Nations regarding protection of a World Heritage Site. Each nation is resnonsib'te for administering its o:vr. World Heritage Sites under its r wr. laws. World Heritage designation does not force or authcrize the federal government to prohibit or :1:nit any uses o private lands in the vicinity ci a World Heritage Site. TAKE ACTION NOW!!! WRITE your Congressional Representatives at the following address: The Honorable (name) U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 AND/OR, CJALI. the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at 202-224- '1121 and ask to be connected to your representative's office. 227 Preservation Advocate News, September 1997, Vol. 7 paste 3 THREE YEAR ISTEA REAUTHORIZATION MARKED UP IN HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE; ENHANCEMENTS PROGRAM RETAINED Representative Bud Shuster (R-PA), chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Intias-mcture, introduced a Qluee-year reauthorize*ion of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) or. September 4th. The Shuster bill is entitled ' Suilclin� Efficient Surface Transportation and Equity Act (EESTEA) of 1497" (H.R 24)0) and provides a total of $103 2 billion for highwsys, hi hwav safeq-, end-ransit cave- three years -- SS bil for for highways said :highway satety. and S175 billion for transit. H.R. 2400 also provides 55.5 bilhor. for Surface Transportation Programs (STP) in fiscal v_ ear 1998. and retains the ten percent se; -aside for the Transportation Enhancements Frog:arn More Dollars for Preservation -Related Enhancements? The House Subcommittee or. Surface Transportation held its mark up of H.R 2400 on September 1lth and [proposed an increase of between 10 to 15 percent for Surface Transportation Programs. However. the increase sill not necessarily translate to a.n increase fo: the Enhanceinenis Program set -aside for two-, reasons. First, eligible enhancements activities were expanded to include handing for visitor and welcorr,e centers and graffiti removal. Seccnd . although the states will receive an increase in F1'9S for enhancements. the`- will have the option of transferring 50 pet :ent of that increase to other eligible surface transportation programs. The increased competition fawn the tame additicnal eahancern.ent activities and the transferability provision migght lead to a slower rate of ;no�.vth of enhancement do'' ars targeted towards eligible �istoric preservation -related pro ec:s. The Senate introduced its version (S. 1' 73) cf The ISTEA reauthorization cart September 12th and proposes to increase overall sper:ding-for the Surface Transportation Program, bu: would lower the enhancements set -aide firm i0 percen' to 8 percent However, the higher spending ceiiing of the STP would offset the 2 percent decrease in the set -aside funding for enhancement program activities. Overall, S, 1173 would authorize spending of S 14� billion over six vears. and would shift significant dollars from the Nor - liens -to the South ant Midwest whole staying witoin -.lie lines of the balanced -budget deal. The House Cormittee on Transportation and Infrastructure will hold a full committee mark up of H.R 2400 on September 17th. The Senate Cornmitfee on Environ:r,ert and Public V2orks svih it- id 'ts markup of S. 1 17:3 on the saire day. The National lhcst thanks all of the preservati,:rn advocates that contacted their Congressional representatives over the summer recess. Your efforts resulted in the retertion nf'.he Transportation Enhancements Program through along art d.ffailt ctta twig plla,,e of the ISTFA reauthorizat or 1,111. bF e urge cou tc stet viPg��lant and he ready to dt ate fe r the Enhar ce rents Prograni as the details and difterences'oetween the House and Senate versions of the reauthorization bill become evident after fall mnm-.iac, mark ups are comcleted in both (!.ambers. HISTORIC MILITARY QUARTERS LANGUAGE ADOPTED IN MILCON APPROPRIATIONS CONFERENCE REPORT H< use -Senate conferees to the FY48 Military Construction Appropriations Bill (H.R 2016) adoptec lance age advanced by the preservation community to replace languoa ,e in the Senate bill that supported diminishing the niilitarv`s responsibilities tinder the tiarional llistric Preservation Act. Preservationists success:uliv w:-,rkec with the subcommittee to secure language t]--at instead directs the armed services to "consult with the Advison- Comicil on Historc Pre. ervatio:�, and cther appropriate Fel=ral agencies to udentity and pursue strategies for the services to maarr4in and use historic housing consistent with their mission and budgetary resources. The adopted conference report language is a significant viCo:y for preservation because it preempted an attempt to secure c,-,rgressional support for reproving historic militan- stnrtures from the N2tion2l Register. which would have set a bad precedent for the geveriunen- i s-ewardshil: of its historic resources. �reserva-ioousts successfu7v argued to the conference conunittee that Nationa112eys_er designiation does not result in increased maintenance and repair costs for niiliary quartea. PRESIDENTSIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER ON AMERICAN HERITAGE RIVERS PROGRAM; APPLICATION PROCESS UNDERWAY ?resident Clinton signed Executive Crder 13061 on September 1 I At to officially- establish the An_erican Heritage R;vcrs Initiative ;AilRl), a new program to help communiLes restore and revitalize the nation's most significant rivers. The executve order gives a green light for communities to begin the process of nominating rivers for designation under the pro^gram, which will integrate natural resource and environmenta_ protection, economic rev;talization.. and hiAcric and cultural preser vaton 220 Preservation Advocate News, September 1997, Vol. 7 with the services of federa; agencies to benelh. communities engaged in ettorts to protect their, ivers. The Federal Role Executive Order 13061 provides no new re mlatory autjiority as a result of the AHRI, and the Oeral role :will be solely to support community -based efforts to preserve, protect, arc. restore these rivers anc their communities. Federal agencies will be required to develop plans to bring increased efficiencies IC, evicting arc authorized programs with goals that are supportive ofprotecton and rests .ti. n o_ communities alon, designated rivers. In additi :n, federal agencies wih be encouraged to develop partnerships with State, local, tribal. and community nongovernmental organizations to et.ate *ically direct federal rescurces in such a way as u ccmpemer.t the plans and work being cameo nut by State. local and tribal ge.vernntenrs. Federal agencies twill seek to ensure that their het r for one comnnrnity does not e..dvecely affectinv neighboring communities. and -hat agencies mill r.ork together to provide information and services to all communities seeking support. Nomination Criteria Communities, in coordination with their State, local or tribal governments, can nondna.e their river, river stretclt, or river confluence for designation as an American Heritage River. Nomuretions will be judged Lased on the follovcing criteria: the characteristics of the natural. economic, agricultural, scenic. historic, cultural, or recreational resources of the rive.- that render it distinctive or unique: -he effectiveness with which the community has deimed its plan of action: 'he strength and &vershy of conununity support for the nominati;.m; and he ivillingrtess and capability of the community to forge partnerships and agreements to implement their plan to meet Their goals and objectives. The Chair of the'ouncil on Envir-mmentai Quality {CEC) will ensure that a variety of river sizes, a diversity of geographical locations, and a wide range of settings -- from urban to rural -- vili be represented in nominations ant designations, and include rivers that range from the relatively, pristine to those which are degraded and in need of restoration. Under the AHRL any river co::ununity working to improve or pro`.ect a river will be eligible to nominate a river or river stretch for Presidential. designation. Private citizens. landovoiers, nonprofit organizations, government agencies. Indian tribes and elected officia's will work with other members of their community in the nomination process. Applications for nominations wil' be due in December and be reviewed by an:nteragency committee composed of government ofYsrals and independent experts, The interaeericy committee wil'! make its recommendatiors to the President, who will orrounce the first ten river designations in early 1998. For more infcrm.aton on the American Heritage. Rivers Initiative application process. contact Karen Hobbs, Agenev Refvresentatrvr oundt cr, Environmental Quality (C.EQ), 20' 307 741- (ph>ne`': 202-456-6546 (fax). To team more about the purpose of the Al-IRI, visit the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) homepage •,vebsite at 1Alt.", Va w.era.gov/otv,v henuage/faq html to view tle "Americann Heritage Rivers initiative Most Frequently Asked Questions and Answers." GSA ISSUES PROPOSED RULE. ANI) REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON GOVERNMENT -WIDE REAL PROPERTY POLICY The General Services Administration (GSA) issued a proposed role and a recluest for contmerr-s on Augtust 7th describing the wav the federal government's real ,opera. policies anal operations are e:rrently orCluc.ed."included in the CSA proposed ode are the [ederal government's basic policies regarding the protection. enhancement, and preservation of historic ord cultural property under its control. The proposed nrle spells out GSA historic preservation services for real property assets, hicluct'ng: identification ofhistoric E[rro opeities; nominations to the National Register f Historic Places: historic building preservation plans. direct and leased construction. and leased space of property under GSA control, disposition of real property: and locating Federal taeilities on historic properties in our nation's central cities, Written cornments must be received on or before October 6, 1997. C cmments should be sent to the General Services Administration. Office of Government -wide Police. Office of Real Property, Real Property Polio; Divisions (:NIPR). Washington. D.C. 20e05. Por furtner information, contact: Stanley C, LangfeId, Director, Real Property Police- Div sign, (202 ) 501-1737. STATE PRESERVATION POLICIES RESOURCE STILL AVAILABLE Smart States Better Coinrnunities (bv Constance E. Beaurnon.) provides strategies and initiatives in support of comur.unity preservation and revita'ization for both citizens and state 22q Preservation Advocate News, September 1997, Vol. 7 governments. It highll,hts state policies :hat aftect the presen�ation of scenic and historic resources and the lival-ility oI-onununities. It also examuTes workable approaches that historic presen-atlor. ac.vocates can �eilize to foster des red policies. This 908-page bock, which inccaces over lUU photos, is for arvone who bcke es that sustalrlina cr improving the historic quality of c`lties, towns end suburbs is importan- for all its citizens. To order Smart States, Better Convnuni-,ies, mail a died: for $35.CC, plus $ .00 for shippi_T,a and handling, ana -:he applicable Stare sales tag_ *, witl-. vnur name arc. address to - Nat :onal'hrest for Historic Preservation Re. ITOCrtllatlOn Series 178 5 Mas;achuset is Avenue, -N.W. Washington. DC 2CC'�.6 OR, taxvour name, address, telephone, ,•edit carc. number iXiasterCard, Visa, or American Exoressl, expiration _1a-e, and si, iature to %rders will be shir"ned Laid only. No credit, or refunds. Please ail.yx tour weeks fcr dd iven . Residents of _ , CC, DC, IL, .A, --A, V D,1 , NY, PA, SC. TX, ant'. `v'A should include :he appicable State sales tax. For Irrther inrnrmat9en nr questions call (20_ ) 588-6^_ 86. PRESERVAI/ON ADVOCATE FIEWS LS FIIB �ISRED GN D. I(ONTYLY BASIS BY THE TIATIONAL TP.US- -, DE -MT SENT OF LAKMD PUELC POLICY AIJD CISTRIL-'TED VIA FACSTISLE TO ITS GR45SPCCTS E'AYBON]U JETWOP< FJR SI(.N IiV INY Uh MGI ItIN ('JNISLI' tIATIONAL TFUS -0R HSTf>RIC PR'3EF'vkw)E DEP44-PENT GF L V, A PUELiC POLICY I>06 PIASSAONUSETTS AvEN�E, PJ.A'_ W sHIN^,TON, DC ZD336 C72'Sfi B-h'2 J4 (PH..F.) 902 n8a-6038 (FA ) E-LIAI1 VOLICY. DN111P. oRc TAAAP. C'WEPIIAN DIRECT )R C,F GOVLRNHENT AFF41F5 EDITOR A'RITERS: CARL 'N,)_F. DnN CCSTELLV, LAUFA SIUGGS i✓ 1607. PRE5ER.ATI ON AD'/OGATE News 239 --Cj. 2.199'— 9:©GAM—OFF.HIST.FF.ES.—mvnmdaiat; w•+ao `a� .Oat.lty brand fax transmittal memo 7M 0046900 Te / From 7 n, Dept. YM� hpne N r.11AU.:,, U.-Y, a9Y. li c.'.w, ,,...,.w NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION 1785 Messochusetta .AVanua, N, W, washiigtori A,C. 20036 (zo2) 588.600()Z%X (20:1 588-603&irtamet: www.nationaltrust.org ACTION ALERT SENATE TAKES UP ISTEAA RENEWAL IN OCTOBERI BACKGROUND ISTEA2 (S. 1173) has been cleared by.the Committee on Environment and public warks and is scheduled for Senate consideratior; h29i- in on October Sth. Numerous amendments are .:.petted to be offered to S. 1173 during the Senate's debate on reauthorizing federal surface transportation programs, ISTEA2, as reportedby the committee, reauthorizes federal surface transportation programs for the next six years. it preserves the basic architecture and policy initiatives of the first ISTF_A law, including the highly popular transportation enhancements program. It also contains changes in the Federal Historic. Bridge Program t}•,at hill help communities save. their historic. bridges and keep them in service for non -vehicular transportation. Our major disappointment with 1STEA 2 is That it does not go tar enough to require the stakes to focus their federal transportation dollars on fixing roads and, bridges first, before using funds to add new road capacity. We believe that a "fix it first" philosophy promotes better planning and helps to curb sprawl, ACTION NEEDED Contact your senators NOW by calling the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 and ash to be connected to their offices. Urge ,your senators to support the Committee bill and; Restore the emphasis on fi;dng existing ",)ads and bridges first. 2, Vigorously oppose any amendments that weaken the application of the National Environmental Policy Act to transportation projects or alter the. Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program to pennit its use for road building, specifically single occupancy lanes. 3. oppose any amendment that weakens ISTE.A 2's commitment to community involvement in transportation decisions, sensible and effective planning requirements, including the relationship between transportation and land use planning, rhr National rhus'tJar Hia�roric Prdrervddon pro,$dcs tendcrshrp, edtua#on, and adYoOnay to save Arnaviaa's diverse historic ptares and ravjtplta our c0rn7n Hd0 . 231 N-W-1 7.�U1 iJJ..1rn ym k7(HI')wd v--u r. rubs .�'tc.Ca .• •r.rnow.n .. .- -,.., ..�� .. _. T1' • The National Trust for Historic Preservation's advocacy network has been working hard for nearly an entire year to help bring about the reauthorization of surface transportation law that strengthens the progressive principles of ISTLA, je .s advocates, you have performed magnificently, and brought us to the strong position we presently occupy, CONTACT YOUR SENATORS TO MAKE SURE THAT PRESERVATION HOLDS ONTO THE VICTORIES YOU HEI.PLD TO ACHIEVE! (Note on House activities) The House Republican leadership has indicated that the a surface transportation bill, which exceeds the existing 5 year budget agreement struck by the President and Congress, will not come to the House floor at this time. The committee has reported out a bill to extend the existing ISTEA law until March 21, 199S. It gives the committee more time to make its case that substantial growth in surface transportation expenditures is warranted, justified, and consistent with the latest real federal budget figures. Stray tuned! 23?