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A Regular Meeting to be held in the Session Room at the
La Quinta City Hall, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California
April 2, 1998
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 Historic Preservation Commission on
matters relating to historic resources within the City of La Quinta which are not Agenda
items. When addressing the Historic 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. CONFIIiMATION OF THE AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the Minutes of February 18, 1998
V. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Report on the Archaeological Monitoring for the Retreat at the Quarry, Parcel Map
28650, City of La Quinta.
B. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit 98-039 and Environmental Assessment 98-
355 for a historic structure's adaptive reuse as a Veterinary Clinic located at 77-895
Avenida Montezuma.
C. Cultural Resources Report: Tentative Tract Map 26855 and 26718.
D. Report of an Archaeological Monitoring Program for the La Quinta Self Storage
Facility.
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VIIL ADJOURNMENT
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chambers
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta
FEBRUARY 19, 1998
This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order by Vice -Chairman
DeMersman at 3:32 p.m. who led the flag salute and asked for the roll call:
I. CALL TO ORDER:
A. Present: Commissioners Irwin, Puente, Wright and Vice Chairman
DeMersman.
B. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Irwin/Vice-Chairman DeMersman to
excuse Chairman Millis. Unanimously approved.
C. Staff Present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, and Secretary Carolyn Walker.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA: Confirmed.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright/Irwin to approve the Minutes
of January 15, 1998, as submitted. Unanimously approved.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Presentation by Kathryn Hull, Chairman of the Cultural Commission on the Draft
Cultural Plan.
I. Chairman Hull thanked the Commission for the opportunity to discuss the
Draft Cultural Plan, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development
Department.
2. Ms. Hull informed the Commission, they have been visiting with all the City
Commissions and organizations to discuss the plan. A community meeting
had been held, almost a year ago, to determine what each of the different
groups were doing in the City. They then sent out questionnaires and took
the information received and incorporated it into the Plan. Now that the Plan
is in the final stages they thought it was important to get input from each of
the Commissions.
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3. Ms. Hull stated the Cultural Commission was established to work in the
community to promote the visual performing and literary arts, and to work
with cultural heritage aspects of our City that deal with culture, and, to advise
the City Council on such matters.
4. Ms. Hull went on to answer the question of "Why have a Cultural Plan?" by
sharing the Cultural Commission's philosophy on their preparation of the
Cultural Plan.
a. A comprehensive plan is, first of all, a set of guidelines and it gives
direction to future cultural and artistic development in the community.
It defines guideposts, pathways, opportunities for expansion, support
and nurturing of our cultural foundation. It plays a vital role in
addressing societal problems by providing shared cultural experiences
for families. It reduces school dropout rates, teaches respect and
appreciation of cultural differences, builds self-esteem, develops
creative outlets to channel energy and builds community pride and
identity.
b. A plan such as this would provide direction for community
organizations as they set their goals and develop programs that service
the needs of their constituents and of the community.
C. Commissions and organizations in the community work together to
implement this plan. It's not one that will be done just by the Cultural
Commission. It will be done by all the segments of the community.
d. Because of the Commission's work with the communities throughout
the valley, the nine cities were invited to meet with us. Another
cultural conference was held in December and there will be another
one in the spring that Palm Desert will host. Since we started this,
Cathedral City and Desert Hot Springs have developed Cultural
Commissions. So we feel that La Quinta has really taken a leadership
role in the Valley to promote an awareness of culture not only for the
quality of life, but for the economic impact these programs can make.
5. Ms. Hull then asked for feedback from the Historic Preservation Commission.
a. Commissioner Irwin complimented Ms. Hull on the report stating it
was a very extensive plan, very cohesive for the community and the
first time she had seen anything that touched every aspect of our
community.
b. Ms. Hull replied that perhaps one of the reasons it did was because
cultural life does touch every aspect of the community.
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C. Commissioner Wright commented that the report was excellent and
he wished to commend Ms. Hull and the Cultural Commission on
what was an enormous undertaking and an incredible amount of work
with very little support from the community -at -large. He stated it was
a very positive report and obviously the rest of the Valley was picking
up on it and following the Commission's lead.
d. Commissioner Puente commented about the programs for the youth.
She noted that where she is teaching, a lot of talent that is wasted due
to a lack of motivation, or ways to direct the talent, such as music.
This plan could be a benefit to the youth.
e. Commissioner DeMersman commented that he was very impressed
with the document and the fact that La Quinta is shoving a real
leadership role for the rest of the Valley. He was concerned,
however, that culture was being defined by visual and performing arts
and there wasn't enough of a balance between some of the other
aspects of modern culture.
f. Ms. Hull replied that the Cultural Commission had struggled with the
definition of culture because it's different to each person. The
Commission started with the Cultural Arts Program and them realized
that culture brings in other things.
The Commission was asking the HPC if there were any areas to be
clarified in the Plan. The Cultural Commission is going to be finishing
the Plan and submitting it to the Council on March 17th.
6. Ms. Hull thanked the Commission for their supportive comments.
B. Investigation at the Burning Dune Site (CA-RIV-4754) Avenue 48 Extension/Adams
Street widening proiect, La Quinta. California. by James Brock and Brendzl D. Smith,
AAG.
Planning Manager Christine di Iorio commented on the staff report, on file in
the Community Development Department. She then introduced Jaynes Brock,
of the Archaeological Advisory Group, who was in attendance to answer any
questions about the report.
2. Mr. Brock then gave a brief presentation on what the report contained and
commented on the importance of what was discovered at the site. He gave
some interesting hypotheses on the fishing and cooking activities in the local
area as evidenced in clay and charcoal deposits found at the site.
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3. Commissioner Irwin asked about the disposal of the fish bones found at the
site. Mr. Brock advised her that the City would be handling the curation of
the items.
4. Planning Manager di lorio advised the Commission of current and future City
curation procedures.
5. There followed general discussion on what had been fishing techniques and
fish trap use in the area.
6. Commissioner DeMersman asked if this was an important site in the
archaeology of the Valley. Mr. Brock answered that it has the best preserved
fish bone collection and it's the first site where an archaeologist has pointed
out that these lenses of mesquite burning are probably a cultural activity. The
site was of significant importance and he felt it might be eligible for the
National Register.
Commissioner DeMersman asked if there were any plans to reprint the report.
Mr. Brock answered that he had thought of printing a few copies but the main
consideration, in the publication of this report, was money. He would,
however be publishing his report for the Society for California Archaeology,
in April.
8. There being no further comments, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Puente/Wright to approve Minute Motion 98-002 accepting
the report. Unanimously approved.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL
A. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio reviewed the correspondence. Of particular
interest was the literature regarding tax benefits for historic preservation; as well as
the Mills Act. She stated these were items to be kept in mind when setting up the
Preservation Plan; which would be the next step in what the City needs to do, now
that the Historical Survey has been prepared.
VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. None,
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Irwin/Wright to
adjourn this regular meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission to a regular meeting of the
Historic Preservation Commission on March 19, 1998. This meeting of the Historic Preservation
Commission was adjourned at 3:58 p.m. Unanimously approved.
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DATE:
ITEM:
APPLICANT:
ARCHAEOLOGIST:
BACKGROUND:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
APRIL 2, 1998
REPORT ON AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONITORING
PROGRAM FOR THE RETREAT AT THE QUARRY,
PARCEL MAP 28650
WINCHESTER DEVELOPMENT, LLC
PAUL G. CHACE, THE KEITH COMPANIES
The Community Development Department has received the final report of archaeological monitoring
activities for the Retreat at the Quarry, a spa project within Parcel Map 28650. Archaeological
monitoring was a condition of project approval in accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act.
The report states that no prehistoric or historic archaeological artifacts or deposits were exposed
during the grading activities. There were paleontological resources, consisting of a cluster of
freshwater bivalve clam shells observed at the lower levels of excavation.
RECOMMENDATION:
By Minute Motion, receive and file the archaeological monitoring report for the Retreat at the
Quarry, Parcel Map 28650, prepared by Paul G. Chace, The Keith Companies, January, 1998.
Attachment:
1. Archaeology Monitoring Report (HPC only)
Prepared by: Submitted by:
eslie Mouriqua / Christine di Iorio
Associate Planner Planning Manager
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a,• THE KEITH COMPANIES
REPORT OF AN
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM
FOR
THE RETREAT AT THE QUARRY,
PARCEL MAP NO. 286509
CITY OF LA QUINTA
City Planning Commission
Resolution 98-003, #30;
TKC Job No. 13147
Prepared for:
Eigneenrg
Winchester Development, LLC
41-865 Boardwalk, Suite 101 Emvmmenia
Palm Desert, CA 92211 $el".
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Pud, WO/ks
Prepared by:
Wa1M Resources
The Keith Companies
- CWwrai Resources
Cultural Resources Division
2955 Red Hill Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA . 92626
p rr Author:
aul G. C ce, Ph.D., S.O.P.A.
Project Archaeologist
January 1998
U.S.G.S. La Quinta Quad &
Martinez Mountain Quad
Seven Acres, monitoring
(714)540-0800
PO. Box 25127. Santa Ana. CA 9''2799
+J k' 0 0 Q2955 Red Hill Avenue, Costa Mesa. CA 92626
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
During the grading for The Retreat at The Quarry, an archaeological
monitoring program was undertaken by The Keith Companies' Cultural
Resources Division. This residential -spa project is being developed on a seven -
acre tract in the City of La Quinta. An archaeological survey over the surface
of this project tract previously had been conducted by The Keith Companies.
The City, under CEQA, required that the grading be monitored for any buried
archaeological resources.
The monitoring of the grading was required only where the development was
to make cuts below the existing grade. The planned cuts totaled only 2,500
cubic yard. The majority of the planned development was being constructed
on imported fill. Only two areas required cuts below the existing grade: (1) an
alignment for a service roadway and (2) the base of the retention lake bottom.
With close
cooperation between all the
concerned parties, the entire field
monitoring
program for the
required cuts was accomplished on January 23,
1998, by Paul G. Chace,
Archaeologist
with The Keith Companies. No
prehistoric
archaeological
artifacts or
features were exposed during the
grading.
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REPORT OF AN
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM
FOR
THE RETREAT AT THE QUARRY,
PARCEL MAP NO. 28650,
CITY OF LA QUINTA
INTRODUCTION
During the grading for The Retreat at The Quarry, an archaeological
monitoring program was undertaken by The Keith Companies' Cultural
Resources Division. This residential -spa project is being developed on a tract
of about seven -acres, Parcel Map No. 28650, in the City of La Quinta. The City
(under California P.R.C. 21083.2i), in its approval for the proposed project, City
Planning Commission Resolution 989-003 - #30, required that the grading of
the property be monitored for any buried archaeological resources that might
potentially be present and be exposed during grading. Further, it was required
that any archaeological resources uncovered be investigated and that a
comprehensive report be prepared covering all discoveries.
Monitoring was undertaken of the grading operations into all previously
undisturbed soil deposits on the property. The entire field monitoring
program was accomplished on January 23, 1998. No significant prehistoric
archaeological features or artifacts were exposed during the grading.
This archaeological monitoring program was conducted in a safe and efficient
manner to its successful completion because of the very close coordination and
cooperation between all the concerned parties. The contract for
archaeological consultant services was organized through Mr. Mike Rowe of
Winchester Development, the project developer, and Mr. Craig Bryant
representing La Quinta Golf Properties, the property owners. Mr. Jerry Miles,
Civil Engineer for this development project, at Keith International Inc. im
Palm Desert, provided special coordination in respect to the City's CEQA
requirement and field construction schedules. The City's archaeological
mitigation requirements during the grading were coordinated with Ms. Leslie
Mouriquand, Associate Planner with the City's Community Development
Department. On site, Mr. Bill Turpin coordinated the program as the
development's General Contractor. The project's subcontractor for the grading
operation was Kuykendall Inc., with Mr. Jeff Oliver serving as Superintendent
and Mr. Rick Moon as Foreman. The grading was actually performed by Mr.
Wayne Vieira, as Kuykendall's good operator using a John Deere 750C dozer.
All these able people were important in the accomplishment of this
archaeological monitoring program.
This archaeological monitoring program was organized and completed by Paul
G. Chace, Ph.D., Director of The Keith Companies' Cultural Resources Division.
Dr. Chace has been certified since 1977 as a member of the Society of
Professional Archaeologists (S.O.P.A.).
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THE CITY'S CEQA REQUIREMENT
The City of La Quinta's Planning Commission, in its considerations for The
Retreat at The Quarry development under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA; Calif. P.R.C. 21083.2i), approved Resolution 989-003. The Resolution's
Condition #30 addressed the project's archaeological monitoring requirement.
The Condition #30, worded slightly differently from the requirement in the
City's prior such 'condition' for archaeological monitoring, reads as follows:
"Prior to Issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall retain a
professionally qualified archeological monitor. During grading activities,
the project site shall be monitored by the monitor. The monitor is
authorized to temporarily divert or stop equipment in order to investigate
exposed cultural deposits.
"Prior to Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, the project archeologist
shall submit a final report (two copies) to the Community Development
Department. The final report shall follow the report format contained in
Preservation Planning Bulletin No. 4 (a), December, 1989, (OHP). The final
report shall be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission for
completeness and acceptability. Acceptance of the final report by the
Commission signifies completion of the archeological mitigation program."
PROJECT LOCATION
The Retreat at The Quarry is located near the western end of Avenue 58, just
southwest of Lake Cahuilla County Park, in the southern portion of the
incorporated City of La Quinta. This property is situated in a northwestern
portion of the Coachella Valley, in south-central Riverside County. The Retreat
at The Quarry project property is about seven -acres in a portion of Section 29,
in Township 5 South, Range 7 East. It is comprised of APN 761-070-077 and 761-
070-009. The development is being processed as Parcel Map No. 28650. The
general project location, which straddles the USGS La Quinta and the Martinez
Mountain quad maps, is shown in Figure 1.
The Retreat at The Quarry is near the western end of Avenue 58, just
beyond
where present roadway curves to climb over a massive earthen
dike,
a flood
water berm maintained by the Coachella Valley Water Authority.
Just
behind
this earthen dike the roadway splits into Lake Cahuilla Road and
Quarry Road.
The project tract is the triangular property between these two
roads.
Lake
Cahuilla Road leading to the County park bounds the project
on its
northeastern side, and Quarry Lane leading into The Quarry
at La
Quinta
residential subdivision bounds the current project on the south.
These
sides of
the property are approximately 561 and 465 feet in length, respectively.
Along
the west side of the project is a recently constructed 663 foot
long
masonry
block wall marking the existing east side of The Quarry
at La
Quinta
subdivision, with Tom Fazio Lane North just the inside this wall.
The
Rough
Grading Plan for The Retreat at The Quarry project is reproduced
as Figure 2.
The east side of the project, 316 feet in length, is surveyed and marked off
between the two roads, Lake Cahuilla Road and Quarry Road, just above the split
at the end of the Avenue 58 roadway. This small triangle of land adjacent to
the split in the roadway, directly behind the old earthen flood dike, presently
is not being developed but is being processed as a "Remainder Parcel."
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Figure 1. The location o1 l he Ketreat at the Quarry tract, Parcel Map No. 28650,
as shown on the U.S.G.S. La Quinta and Martinez Mountain quad maps,
editions of 1959 and 1981, photorevised to 1980 and 1988 respectively; also
showing the extent of the sand quarry operation in 1988. Scale 1" =: 2000'.
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Figure 2. The Rough Grading Plan prepared for The Retreat at the Quarry,
Parcel Map No. 28650. Scale 1" = 82'.
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[Currently, other plans are being processed to realign and redevelop Jefferson
Street near the existing western end of Avenue 58 (Chace and Reeves 1996).
The plans for the realignment of Jefferson Street, also undoubtedly would
involve the further refinement and redevelopment of the old earthen flood
control dike. These plans may involve portions of "Remainder Parcel."]
GEOGRAPHIC SETTING
The project area is part of the northwestern portion of the vast Coachella
Valley, an immense enclosed basin, an isolated trough extending northward
from the Gulf of California. In long -past geological times, this trough was
isolated from the ocean waters of the gulf by the great delta deposited at the
mouth of the Colorado River. The present base of this valley basin, where the
Salton Sea currently exits, is at an actual elevation of about 250 feet below sea
level. The rugged Santa Rosa Mountains flank the nearby western side of the
valley. These mountains to the west extend to elevations greater than 6,000
feet above sea level within four miles of the project corridor. These mountains
and ridges are composed of Mesozoic granitic and metamorphic rocks.
Two major geographic setting have characterized the project area. For most of
the last two millennia, the basin of the Coachella Valley basin has been
inundated by prehistoric Lake Cahuilla, an immense fresh -water lake that
extended about 105 miles in length. This valley basin lake, on the western side
of the Colorado River delta, was filled by the river's annual flood discharge.
This vast lake filled the valley basin to a height of about +42 feet above mean
sea level and created old beachline features at this elevation along the margins
of the valley. The +42 foot contour of the old lake margin is still etched by
wave action on the tufa covered rocky ridge outcropping one -quarter mile to
the southeast of the project property. Significantly, the project property lies
at an elevation of about +19 to +27 feet above mean sea level, thus, this
property was beneath prehistoric Lake Cahuilla for most of the last two
millennia.
About A.D. 1,500, the geographic setting became the current Coachella Valley.
The lake basin dried up rather suddenly at that time when the Colorado River
altered its course to the other side of the delta cone, and its flow discharged
directly into the Gulf of California. The enclosed valley basin area then took
on its present desert climate, with minimal rain and a generally sparse desert
scrub biotic community. The principal native plants present in the region are
creosote bush (Larrea tridentata), along with white sage (Ambrosia dumosa)
and mesquite (Prosopis juliflora). A few Palo verde and smoke trees exist along
in the drainages, and several types of cactus are common.
While not rich in biotic
resources, in prehistoric times
the project
area
probably
was harvested for
seed foods (such as mesquite beans and sage)
and
utilized
for hunting small
animals, particularly cottontails
and birds.
The
majority
of the local plant
species were utilized in the
economies of
the
aboriginal Cahuilla. This fan area along the margin of the
valley was likely
a
foraging
and hunting zone
for the aboriginal people in the
region.
SOIL DEPOSITS
The surface soil
over
most of the
project area is an alluvial
fan deposit
composed of the
eroded sandy gravels
and sandy loam materials
washed from
the nearby steep
flanks
of the Santa
Rosa Mountains. In some
areas the fan
has been eroded
with
small, shallow
drainages. Sheet erosion
and deposits
from episodes of
flash
flooding off the adjacent mountain slopes are common.
Beneath the alluvial sandy loams and gravels currently exposed on the
surface, it is expected that there are underlying deposits of very fine clayey -
silty sands which were formed as still -water lake -bed sediments at the shallow
margin of the prehistoric Lake Cahuilla. Such deposits may contain fragments
of fresh -water clams and other shells. Such lake bottom sediment deposits are
evident on the property directly east of the earthen dike along Avenue 58.
THE PREHISTORIC LAKE AND ABORIGINAL SETTLEMENTS
When Lake Cahuilla filled the valley basin, lake resources included abundant
fishes, wildfowl, marsh plants, etc. These resources supported many extensive
aboriginal settlements around the lake's shoreline. Other aboriginal groups
from settlements in the Santa Rosa Mountains may have come down seasonally
to occupy camp sites along the shoreline. About A.D. 1,500, when the lake
basin dried up rather suddenly, the aboriginal population dispersed from the
old lake shore margin settlements.
After the lake dried up, some aboriginal people remained and adjusted their
life -ways to the local desert resources, occupying settlements in the lake basin
(such as Torres and Martinez), in the nearby desert (such as at nearby Indian
Well) and in the surrounding mountains. In historic times these desert people
have been known as the Cahuilla Indians.
A series of small prehistoric camp sites clearly dating from after the drying lip
of Lake Cahuilla about 1,500 A.D. are recorded in the nearby area. Located
within the dried lake bottom, often near mesquite groves, are the recorded
archaeological sites Riv-193, Riv-1715, Riv-1716, Riv-1717, and Riv-1718. These
camp sites are located within a mile of the project property. Sightly more
distant are the lands occupied as the Torres and Martinez Indian Reservations.
RECENT LAND USE
In recent decades the project property has been effected by a series of historic
developments. These have altered the surface of the project property and
would have obscured any aboriginal archaeological resources that may have
been present. Most prominent, for many decades a sand and gravel quarry was
operated on the alluvial fan throughout much of the northern half of Section
29. The quarry excavations, as shown for 1988 in Figure 1, then existed
immediately along the western side of the present project property. At times,
these quarry operations may have extended across the current project tract.
Other historic developments which may have altered the appearance of the
project property include: (1) the construction and maintenance northeast of
the property of the massive earthen dike, the flood water berm maintained by
the Coachella Valley Water Authority, (2) the construction of the Coachella
Canal and its levee just east of the flood dike, and (3) the recent development of
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"Lake Cahuilla County Park" between the flood dike and the canal levee, and
(4) the recent construction of the Lake Cahuilla Road, the access roadway to
the park, right along the northeastern edge of the project tract.
Further, when the now existing subdivision, The Quarry at La Quinta, was
graded in 1993 along the entire western side of the current project tract, the
surface of the current project tract was affected. A deposit of up to eight feet
of compacted fill soils was created along the western side of the current project
tract for the masonry wall of The Quarry subdivision, as indicated in Figure 2.
The surface over much of the current project tract may have been altered by
the 1993 grading, leveling, and other operations during the 1993 construction.
However, all of the grading operations for The Quarry at La Quinta were
carefully monitored for archaeological resources (Chace and Brechbiel 1993).
PREVIOUS ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS
An archaeological survey of the project tract for The Retreat at the Quarry was
conducted in November 1997 by The Keith Companies, as part of the City of La
Quinta's environmental review for the current project development (Drover
1997). This surface survey found and reported only a single isolated sherd of
aboriginal pottery on the tract and no other archaeological resources.
However, it was noted that a number of recorded archaeological site locations
are mapped nearby, and the area is considered to be part of a sensitive
archaeological region (Driver 1997, Chace and Reeves 1996).
Other archaeological
investigations have been conducted
on the lands
just to
the west of the current project tract (Chace and Brechbiel
1993), to
the
south
(Chace 1994a, 1994b;
Shaefer, Pallette, and Bean 1993), and to the
east
(Chace
and Reeves 1996). These investigations have documented
the local
aboriginal
heritage dating both
from the period of prehistoric Lake
Cahuilla
and
to the
recent centuries after
the lake dried up.
THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM
The program to monitor the grading operation for archaeological resources
was coordinated with all the concerned parties and accomplished entirely on
January 23, 1998. In the field, the archaeological monitoring requirements
were outlined with the grading subcontractor and the dozer operator.
The monitoring of the grading was required only where the development was
to make cuts below the existing grade, into undisturbed primary deposits
which might contain intact archaeological resources. The planned areas of
cuts, as indicated in Figure 2, actually totaled only 2,500 cubic yard. Only two
areas within the entire project required cuts: (1) the alignment for the service
roadway along the southern portion of the project, and (2) the base of the
retention lake bottom in the center of the development.
The vast majority of the planned development was being constructed on
imported fill. This was estimated to require a total 38,940 cubic yards of
imported fill soil. This imported fill was planned to raise the building pads to a
height of about eight to twelve feet above the existing grade. The fill soils
were being trucked in from the managed swale behind the flood -control dike
directly north of the project, just across Lake Cahuilla Road.
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Dr. Paul G. Chace, as Project Archaeologist, carefully observed the soils and
turn -up spoils while each of the two areas which required cuts were graded by
the dozer operator to the required depth. Observations were made of the soil
strata being exposed beneath the existing surface. Where these exposed soil
strata contained cultural debris, these materials were noted. No prehistoric
archaeological resources were observed anywhere in the grading operations.
It was also practical during breaks in the cutting operations to observe the off -
site barrow area in the nearby managed Swale behind the flood dike, and to
scan the accumulating piles of imported fill soils being dumped to raise tl'ae
grade of the project property.
RESULTS OF MONITORING
No significant prehistoric archaeological resources or features were exposed
or observed during the grading operations on the project property. No
deposits of charcoal -strained archaeological midden soil or any other
prehistoric archaeological deposit were observed.
The soil deposits exposed in the cutting operations were notable in some
respects. Throughout the areas of both the roadway cut and retention lake cut,
the initial cuts were made into a previously graded and recompacted deposit.
The top one- to two -feet was a stratum of rather uniformly mixed sandy
alluvial loam. Several crushed aluminum Budweiser beer cans, as well as other
recent debris, was picked out from this previously graded soil stratum. The
painted beer cans probably date this previously graded stratum of surface fill
to the 1993 grading and leveling for The Quarry subdivision.
Within the cut for the roadway along the southern portion of the project, only
the bottom foot or so of cut appeared to be in unmixed and intact deposits of
alluvium. No historic debris or archaeological materials were observed in
these deeper primary soil strata.
Within the cut for the retention lake basin near the center of the project,
beneath the previously graded and recompacted loamy surface soil, the
underlying stratum was a distinctively lighter tan -white colored very fine
silty sands sediment which included a number of still -intact pairs of fresh-
water bivalve clam shells. This lower soil deposit represented intact lake -bed
sediments formed at the shallow margin of the prehistoric Lake Cahuilla. No
archaeological resources were observed in these lake sediments.
Observations within the off -site barrow area and across the piles of imported
fill from the borrow area revealed no prehistoric archaeological resources.
The soil being utilized for the fill was recent flood -washed alluvium from the
managed swale behind the flood control dike. This fill was mostly accumulated
sandy loam with a few small cobbles. It included a number of bottles and bits
of recent historic debris, indicating it was composed of recently flood -washed
and reworked alluvium. Thus, the off -site barrow area did not appear to be a
primary deposit which might contain any intact archaeological resources.
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REFERENCES CITED
Chace, Paul G.
1994a A Cultural Resources Survev for The Travertine Point Project,
City of La Quinta. Report prepared by The Keith Companies, Costa Mesa
(July 1994).
1994b A Cultural Resources Survev for the Green Specific Plan,
City of La Quinta. Report prepared by The Keith Companies,
Costa Mesa (July 1994).
Chace, Paul G., and Brant A. Brechbiel
1993 An Archaeological Monitoring and Documentation Program,
The Quarry at La Quinta, City of La Quinta. Report prepared by
The Keith Companies, Costa Mesa (October 1993).
Chace, Paul G., and Charles E. Reeves
1996 A Cultural Resources Survey for the U. S. Bureau of Land Management
Segment of the Jefferson Street Alignment Project, City of La Quinta.
Report prepared by The Keith Companies, Costa Mesa (September 1996).
Drover, Christopher E.
1997 Environmental Impact Evaluation: An Archaeological Assessment
of the Retreat at the Quarry, Tentative Parcel Map 28650,
La Quinta 7.5' U.S.G.S. Map -- Seven Acres, La Quinta, California.
Report prepared by The Keith Companies, Costa Mesa (November 1997).
Shaefer, Jerry; Drew Pallette, and Lowell J. Bean
1993 Archaeological Investigations of Two Lake Cahuilla Campsites Near
Toro Canyon, Riverside County, California. Report prepared by
Brian F. Mooney Associates, San Diego.
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APPENDIX I
RESUME OF PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGIST
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PAUL G. CHACE, Ph.D., SOPA
Archaeologist, Historian
Technical Services
• Archaeological Investigations and Reports
• Historic Landmark Assessments
• Federal 106 and State CEQA Compliance
• Heritage Research and Planning
Experience
Dr. Chacehas 18years experience directing archaeological programs serving the culturalresources management
needs of private developers and government agencies. Prior to joining The Keith Companies, Dr. Chace
operated anindependent archaeological planning firm, serving as the Principal Investigator and organizing
archaeological and historical assessments and legal compliance components for land development projects
throughoutsouthemCalifomia.
Dr. Chace has conducted the archaeological programs required for the Caltrans Bakersfield Amtrak
station, for the Las Montanas resort and housing subdivision in San Diego County, for land subdivisions
in Riverside, San Diego, and Los Angeles Counties, for General Plan amendments in San Diego County,
for Redevelopment Agency projects in the Cities of Banning, Fontana and San Buenaventura, and for
numerous similar projects. His technical reports and managementrecommendations, addressing the legal
aspects ofboth CEQA and Federal requirements, have been prepared for the planning, review, and permit
processes ofvarious governmental agencies, including the State Office ofHistoric Preservation, the Water
Resources Control Board, and the Coastal Commission, plus various counties and cities.
For documentation of historical landmarks and heritage sites, Dr. Chace has assessed historic buildings
near Lake Elsinore for a Bureau of Reclamation project, and near Lakeside for a San Diego County Public
Worksproject. Forthe Bureau ofLand Management, he directed the investigation and site stabilizationofthe
Army's 1860sFort Piutewhichprotectedthe oldsouthemdesertroadinto California. Atthe 1880sSepulveda
Building inLos Angeles' E1Pueblo State Park, heduectedthearchaeological study forthe building restoration
andHistoric Structure Report Dr. Chace also has publishedscholarly descriptions ofhistoric: Chinese temples
and Chinese communityfestivals in Califomia
Dr. Chace is a past -president of the Society for California Archaeology and a member of the Society of
Professional Archaeologists. In 1982-1984 he served on the State Legislature's California Heritage
Preservation Task Force, and in 1993-1995 he has served on Caltrans T.E.A. Advisory Council.
Education
• Ph.D.,UniversityofCalifomia,Riverside
• M.A., State University of New York, Oneonta
• B.A., California State University, Long Beach
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PAUL G. CHACE, Ph.D., SOPA
Archaeologist, Historian
Certifications
Certified,1977,SocietyofProfessionalArchaeologists(SOPA)
Qualified Archaeologist, for Orange County, San Diego County,
and other southern California city and county agencies
Certified Historian #528, 1986, California Council for the
Promotion of History (CCPH)
Affiliations
• Society of Professional Archaeologists
• Society for American Archaeology
• American Anthropological Association
• Pacific Coast Archaeological Society
• Society for California Archaeology
• Society for Historical Archaeology
• California Council for the Promotion of History
• Chinese Historical Society of Southern California
Publications
Dr. Chace has numerous publications on archaeology, CRM, and heritage; these include:
"The Archaeology of'Cienaga,' the Oldest Historic Structure on the Irvine Ranch. Pacific Coast Archaeological
Society Quarterly 5(3):39-55, 1969.
"The BuckGully #2 Site (Ora-89), the Archaeology ofa Late Horizon Coastal Site in Orange County, California."
Pacific Coast Archaeological Society Quarterly 7(4):1-44 (with Duane Hafaer and others), 1971.
"An Archaeological Survey of the Fuquay Ranch, Evidence of Hakatayan Tradition Land Use in the Southern
Peninsular Range, San Diego County." Pacific Coast Archaeological Society 16(3):1-36, 1980.
"The Kelly Site Complex: An Inland Encinitas Tradition Settlement in San Diego County." Pacific Coast
Archaeological Society Quarterly 26(1):42-59,1990. (with Dr. Mark Sutton)
"Easement as Mitigation." Society for California Archaeology Newsletter 12(3):15-16, 1978.
"Perspectives on Archaeological Site Capping." Contract Abstract and CRMArchaeology 3(1):41-42, 1982.
"Overseas Chinese Ceramics." In, The Changing Faces ofMain Street, pp. 509-530. The Redevelopment Agency
of the City of San Buenaventura, 1976.
"The Oldest Chinese Temples in California, A Landmarks Tour." Gum Saan Journal 14(1):1-19, 199 L
"By a Great Meadow and a Mountain Lake, Archaeological Investigations ofthe SBR-935 site nearBaldwin Lake,
in the Big Bear City area." Society for California Archaeology Proceedings, Volume 8, 1995.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: MARCH 19, 1998
ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-039 AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 98-355 FOR THE PROPOSED
ADAPTIVE REUSE OF A HISTORIC STRUCTURE AS A
VETERINARY CLINIC LOCATED AT 77-895 AVENIDA
MONTEZUMA
APPLICANT:
PROPERTY
OWNER:
BACKGROUND:
KATHRYN J. CARLSON, DVM
MIKE AND ANNE FISCHER
The Community Development Department has received a request for approval of a Conditional Use
Permit to allow a small animal veterinary clinic in a historic structure located at 77-895 Avenida
Montezuma, in the Village Core (VC) commercial zoning district (Attachment 1). The City's Zoning
Ordinance requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a veterinary clinic in commercial zoning
districts. The Village Commercial zoning districts do not specify veterinarian clinics as permitted uses,
but provides for approval of certain uses deemed desirable in the Village downtown for the
convenience of residents and visitors but have impacts which must be mitigated by conditions specific
to each proposed use.
PROPOSED USE:
The proposed veterinary clinic would be located in the historic two-story building located on the
south side of the Village Park that has been known as the "old lumber yard", the "Harry Kiener
Building", and most recently, the "Fischer Building". The clinic would require renovation of the
interior of the building. The upper story would serve as the residential quarters for the vetterinarian,
while the clinic would be located downstairs. All animals will be housed indoors, with boarding as
needed. There would be no outdoor boarding overnight. Dog and cat grooming services will also be
offered. A waste receptacle will be maintained and biological pick-up service will be used. The front
of the building will be landscaped and maintained. A sign is requested for the front of the; building.
The clinic would operate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., have two full-time employees and one or two part
time employees. The old shed at the rear of the property would be used for covered parking for the
veterinarian and staff. Uncovered patron parking is proposed on the site plan. The applicant has
submitted a site plan for the project that is included as Attachment 2 to this report.
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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
This building is listed on the California Historic Resources Inventory as a potentially significant
historic site. The historical background of this structure is found in the Draft Historic Context
Statement.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
At its November 21, 1996 meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the rehabilitation
and seismic retrofit plans for the Kiener Building and shed and recommended approval to the City
Council. On February 4, 1997, the City Council approved Certificate of Appropriateness 96-002 as
recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission. The Secretary of the Interior's "Standards
for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings" were used to review the
proposed changes to the building and shed. The site plan for that approval included access to the site
from Avenida Montezuma into a one-way drive aisle and exiting onto the alley. Eleven parking
spaces, including two handicapped spaces, were approved. Several landscape planters were proposed
for the parking area.
Rehabilitation work on the shed was started several months ago, including removal of the roof
structure and demolition of a small storage building. The seismic retrofitting involves transferring the
lateral forces from the roof diaphragm through the walls to the foundation, injecting all cracks with
epoxy, and filling a rear window in with concrete block to provide additional structural stability.
The site plan submitted for the Conditional Use Permit includes a proposed concrete block wall with
a smooth stucco finish adjacent to the front of the building. Wrought iron gates would be installed
at the entrance to the parking area off of Avenida Montezuma. The existing chain link fencing would
remain along the west and south property lines, with an 18 inch planter along the base of the chain
link fencing. A trash enclosure is proposed adjacent to the west wall of the shed to provide access
for trash pick-up. A 5-foot high concrete block wall will be constructed along a planter area near the
west wall and the rear of the main building. The existing bi-pass chain link gate would remain at the
southern property line and would be left open during business hours to provide for the one-way drive
aisle.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
The request also requires an environmental assessment for consideration of the application. Staff is
preparing EA 98-355 for the request. A draft of EA 98-355 is available in the Community
Development Department.
SIGN REQUEST:
The applicant is proposing two signs for the animal clinic. A free-standing double -face sign is
proposed near the northeast corner of the property along Avenida Montezuma, and a pedestrian sign
is proposed to be hung over the entrance to the clinic (Attachment 3). These two signs would be the
only signs for the clinic.
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The free-standing sign would be a wooden, double-faced, 5-feet by 3-feet in size (15 square feet
total), supported by two 4-inch by 4-inch posts cemented into the ground. The sign colors would
match the building and trim colors. The sign would be positioned 18-inches off the ground
(Attachment 4), to a total height of 4-feet 6-inches.
The proposed pedestrian sign would be a painted wood sign, hung from a beam over the entrance to
the clinic, and would serve as the street address sign. The colors and vinyl graphics would match the
building and trim colors. The size of this proposed sign would be 12-inches by 72-inches (approx. 6
square feet) (Attachment 5).
The City's sign ordinance does not permit free-standing signs for individual commercial uses with less
than 200 feet of building frontage. The Fischer Building has only 35 feet of building frontage.
However, to have a building -mounted sign would impact a historic resource, by the fixing or
anchoring of a sign to the building wall. To permit a free-standing sign would serve as mitigation for
this sign issue. The sign must be within the property boundary and a minimum of 5 feet behind the
street right-of-way.
The proposed pedestrian sign would serve as the building address sign and is allowed b:y the Sign
Ordinance. This sign would only have the street address numbers on it.
LANDSCAPING:
The applicant proposes to landscape the front of the building, along the chain link fencing, and on the
interior planter areas. The site plan indicates that red sage, myoporum, and mock orange would be
planted in the front planter areas. Cape honeysuckle is proposed along the chain link fence line to
form a screening vine. Rusty leaf fig and trailing lantana are proposed in the interior planting areas.
Mock orange can grow up to 15-feet tall, thus staff recommends a dwarf variety to be planted along
the front that will not block the view of the building.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Minute Motion 98- to recommend to the Planning Commission, approval of Conditional
Use Permit 98-039 for the Village Park Animal Hospital, subject to the attached Conditions of
Approval.
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Site Plan
3. Site plan for proposed signs
4. Free-standing sign
5. Building -mounted sign
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTE MOTION 98-
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-039 - VILLAGE PARK ANIMAL HOSPITAL
MARCH 19, 1998
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Applicant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta in the
event of any legal claim or litigation arising out of the City's approval of this use. The City
of La Quinta shall have the right to select its defense counsel in its sole discretion.
The use and development of this site shall be in conformance with the approved exhibits
contained in Conditional Use Permit 98-039, unless otherwise amended by the following
conditions.
The approved Conditional Use Permit shall be used within two years of the date of
approval, otherwise, it shall become null and void and of no effect whatsoever. "Used"
means the establishing of a small animal veterinary hospital with limited boarding and
animal grooming services and a second story residence for the veterinarian. A time
extension may be requested as permitted in Municipal Code Section 9.200.0801).
4. The building -mounted hanging sign shall be revised to have only the street address
numbers.
5. The landscape design shall be revised to show dwarf variety of mock orange, instead of
mock orange, in the planter area in front of the building.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: APRIL 2, 1998
ITEM: CULTURAL RESOURCES REPORT: TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS
NO. 26855 AND No. 26718
PROPERTY
OWNERS: SUMBAD AND SHARRON KANLIAN, THOMAS HANSCH
BACKGROUND:
A Phase I archaeological survey was conducted on two adjacent tentative tract maps located near the
southwest corner of the intersection of Jefferson Street and Avenue 50. The two subdivisions total
63 acres. When the tentative maps were originally approved in 1992, a condition of approval was
placed on each map to have an archaeological survey conducted prior to issuance of a grading permit.
Each map is under review for a time extension. It was determined by staff that each map would need
to have the archaeological surveys completed now in order to comply with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) regarding the identification and significance
determination of cultural resources. The properties were surveyed as if they were one project for
convenience and cost efficiency.
CRM TECH was contracted to conduct the archival records search and Phase I field survey for both
prehistoric and historic resources on the two tentative tracts. The survey was conducted in February,
1998, with no historical resources or important archaeological resources encountered. The archival
search traced the property to a homestead patent of the northwest quarter of Section 4, in 1919. The
report details the chronology of settlement and development on the two properties.
During the 1960's and 1970's homes were constructed on the Kanlian and Hansch properties, neither
of which are old enough to be historic structures. The Hansch house was demolished a short time
ago. Thus, there are no historic structures or features of significance on the properties.
The report concludes that there will be impact to cultural resource issues from the subdivision and
future development of the two tentative tracts, and that no mitigation is warranted.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Minute Motion 98- to accept the report titled, "Cultural Resources Report: Tentative
Tract Maps No. 26855 and No. 26718", as partial compliance with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
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Attachment:
1. Cultural Resources Report (HPC only)
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CULTURAL RESOURCES REPORT
TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS No. 26855 AND No. 26718
City of La Quinta
Riverside County, California
Submitted to:
Sumbad M. and Sharron L. Kanlian
Kanlian Ranch
50-400 Jefferson Street
La Quinta, CA 92253
Submitted by:
Bruce Love, Principal
Bai "Tom" Tang, Historian
CRM TECH
126 Barret Road
Riverside, CA 92507
February 27, 1998
CRM TECH Contract #298
Approximately 63 Acres
La Quinta, Calif., S' Quadrangle
Section 4, T6S R7E, San Bernardino Base Meridian
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MANAGEMENT SUMMARY
In February, 1998, CRM TECH performed a cultural resources study on
approximately 63 acres of agricultural land in the eastern portion of the
City of La Quinta, Riverside County, California. The subject property of
the study is located in the northwest quarter of Section 4, T6S R6E, San
Bernardino Base Meridian, as depicted in the USGS La Quinta, Calif., 7.5
quadrangle. The study is necessitated by the planned subdivision of the
subject property, as proposed in Tentative Tract Maps No. 26855 and No.
26718. The purpose of the study is to provide the City of La Quinta, Lead
Agency for the project, with sufficient information and analysis to
determine whether the proposed subdivision would cause substantial
adverse changes to any significant historical resources or important
archaeological resources that may exist in or around the subdivision area,
in compliance with provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA). In order to identify and evaluate such resources, CRM TECH
conducted a historical/archaeological resources records search and
pursued additional research, including a historical background review and
an intensive field survey of the subdivision area. Through the various
avenues of research, this study did not encounter any "historical
resources" or "important archaeological resources," as defined by CEQ.P,
(PRC §21084.1 and CEQA Guidelines App. K §III), within or adjacent to the
subdivision area. Therefore, CRM TECH recommends that the City of La
Quinta may reach a finding of "No Impact" regarding cultural resources.
No further cultural resources investigation is recommended for the
proposed subdivision.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MANAGEMENT SUMMARY ..................................
INTRODUCTION.......................................................
SETTING.......................................................................
Natural Setting ................................................
Cultural Setting ...............................................
METHODS....................................................................
Records Search .................................................
Historical Research .........................................
Intensive Field Survey .................................
RESULTS AND FINDINGS ......................................
Records Search Results .................................
Historical Research Results .........................
Field Survey Results .....................................
DISCUSSION..............................................................
RECOMMENDATIONS ...........................................
CONCLUSION............................................................
REFERENCES.............................................................
APPENDIX 1: PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS.
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1.
General vicinity of study area................................................................................1
Figure2. Location of study area...............................................................................................2
Figure 3.
Highly disturbed ground surface...........................................................................6
Figure 4. Vegetable and flower farm......................................................................................6
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The "panhandle.. ......................................................................................................7
Figure 6.
Abandoned house site.............................................................................................7
Figure 7.
Abandoned earthen reservoir................................................................................8
Figure 8.
Previous cultural resources surveys.....................................................................9
Figure 9.
The subdivision area and vicinity in 1855-1856.................................................10
Figure 10.
The subdivision area and vicinity in 1901........................................................11
Figure 11.
The subdivision area and vicinity in 1903........................................................11
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The subdivision area and vicinity in 1941........................................................12
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The subdivision area and vicinity in 1954-1959...............................................12
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INTRODUCTION
In February, 1998, at the request of Sumbad M. and Sharron L. Kanlian, CRM TECH
performed a cultural resources study on approximately 63 acres of agricultural land in
the eastern portion of the City of La Quinta, Riverside County, California (Fig. 1). The
subject property of the study is located in the northwest quarter of Section 4, T6S R6E,
San Bernardino Base Meridian, as depicted in the USGS La Quinta, Calif., 7.5'
quadrangle (Fig. 2). The study is a part of the environmental impact review process for
the planned subdivision of the subject property, as proposed in Tentative Tract Maps
No. 26855 and No. 26718 (Fig. 2). The Lead Agency for the project, namely the City of La
Quinta, requires the present study in compliance with provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA; PRC §21000, et seq.) on cultural resources.
CRM TECH performed the present study to provide the City of La Quints with
sufficient information and analysis to determine whether the proposed subdivision
would cause substantial adverse changes to any significant historical resources or
important archaeological resources that may exist in or around the subdivision area, in
compliance with provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In
order to identify and evaluate such resources, CRM TECH conducted a historical/
archaeological resources records search and pursued additional research, including a
historical background review and an intensive field survey of the subdivision area.
The following report is a complete account of the methods and results of the various
avenues of research, and the final conclusion of this study.
Figure 1. General vicinity of study area. (Based on USGS Santa Ana, Calif., 1:250,000 quadrangle [USGS
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SETTING
Natural Setting
The ground surface of the subject property has been 100% altered from its original
natural state. The Hansch property (TTM No. 26718) is currently covered by citrus
orchards that appear to have been recently abandoned and contains one home site
(demolished) and an abandoned water reservoir. The Kanlian property (TTM No.
26855) is covered, for the most part, by a vegetable and flower farm (active), and also
contains a home site (occupied) and a narrow "panhandle" running north -south. to
Avenue 50 that is not in use but has been cleared in the past judging by the non-native
vegetation (weeds) currently on it.
The original setting would have been Saltbush Scrub, growing on the alkali sands and
silts of the old lake bed of ancient Lake Cahuilla. At roughly 30 above sea level, this
area was once just below the surface of the lake that began its last drying up period
about 330 years ago.
The general vicinity is marked by extremes in temperature and aridity, with summer
temperatures not uncommonly topping 120 degrees, dipping to close to freezing in the
winters. Rainfall is less than 5 inches per year.
Cultural Setting
The subdivision area is located in the Coachella Valley, within the boundaries of the
City of La Quinta. The Coachella Valley is a historical center of Native American
settlement, where a large number of Indian villages and rancherias, occupied by the
Desert Cahuilla people, were observed in the mid -nineteenth century. The basic
written sources on Desert Cahuilla culture are Kroeber (1925), Strong (1929), and Bean
(1978). The following ethnographic discussion of the Cahuilla people is based on these
sources.
The Cahuilla are generally divided --by anthropologists --into three groups, according to
their geographic setting: the Pass Cahuilla in the Banning -Beaumont area, the
Mountain Cahuilla in the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains and the Cahuilla
Valley, and the Desert Cahuilla in the Coachella Valley.
The Cahuilla did not have a single name that referred to an all-inclusive tribal
affiliation. Instead, membership was in terms of lineages or clans that were in turn
grouped within the two main divisions of the people. People from clans in one
division, or moiety, had to marry into clans from the other division. Individual clans
had villages, or central places, and territories they called their own. These were lands
they considered theirs for purposes of hunting game and gathering food and other
necessary resources. They interacted with other clans for purposes of trade,
intermarriage, and performing ceremonies.
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Population data prior to European contact are almost impossible to obtain, but
estimates range from 3,600 to as high as 10,000 persons. During the nineteenth century,
however, the Cahuilla population was decimated as a result of European diseases, most
notably smallpox, for which the Native peoples had no immunity.
The nearest Native American groups to the subdivision area at present are the Cabazon
and Torres Martinez Bands of Cahuilla Indians. Members of these and other nearby
reservations are highly conscious.of the archaeological remains of their past, and have
great concern when earth -moving activities disturb cultural remains. Although only a
few elders can remember the old ways or speak the Cahuilla language, there appears to
be a revitalization trend among many tribal members.
Through the Coachella Valley ran an ancient Indian trading route, the Cocomaricopa
Trail, connecting the coastal region of California to areas along the Colorado River. In
1862, in the aftermath of the La Paz gold rush on the Colorado River, the Cocornaricopa
Trail was "rediscovered" by explorer William David Bradshaw, and became known as
the Bradshaw Trail. For the next decade and a half, it served as the main thoroughfare
between the Los Angeles area and the gold fields near present-day Ehrenberg, Arizona.
By the late 1870s, however, the depletion of the La Paz gold mines and the construction
of the Southern Pacific Railroad's Coachella Valley line in 1876-1877 brought an end to
the heyday of this historic wagon road. In the early twentieth century, with the coming
of the automobile age, the role of the Bradshaw Trail was revived in the form of the
Ocean -to -Ocean Highway (U.S. 60/70/99). Today, this role is served by Interstate
Freeway 10, one of the busiest transportation arteries in the nation.
Non -Indian settlement in the Coachella Valley began in the 1880s, after the public land
was opened for claims under the Homestead Act, the Desert Land Act, and other federal
land laws. But due to the lack of an adequate and reliable water supply, agricultural .
development in the and region was greatly handicapped until the completion of the
Coachella Canal in 1948-1949. The main agricultural staple in the Coachella Valley, the
date palm, was first introduced around the turn of the century. By the late 1910s, the
date palm industry had firmly established itself, giving the region its celebrated image
of "the Arabia of America." Starting in the 1920s, a new industry, featuring resort
hotels and golf courses, gradually spread throughout the Coachella Valley, and since
then transformed it into Southern California's leading winter retreat.
In present-day City of La Quinta, the earliest settlement and land development
activities did not occur until the turn of the century. In 1926, with the construction of
the La Quinta Hotel, the development of La Quinta took on the character of a winter
resort town, typical of the desert communities along Highway 111. Starting in the early
1930s, the subdivision of the cove area of La Quinta and the marketing of "weekend
homes" further emphasized this new direction of development. On May 1, 1982, La
Quinta was incorporated as the nineteenth city in Riverside County.
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METHODS
The following sections detail the methods and procedures used during the present
study.
Records Search
The records search was conducted by Bai "Tom" Tang, CRM TECH historian (see
Appendix 1 for qualifications), at the Eastern Information Center (EIC), University of
California, Riverside. The EIC is the State of California's official cultural resource
records repository for the County of Riverside, and a part of the California Historical
Resource Information System established and maintained under the auspices of the
California Office of Historic Preservation.
During the records search, Tang examined maps and records on file at the EIC for
previously identified cultural resources inside or within a one -mile radius of the
subdivision area, and existing cultural resources reports pertaining to the vicinity.
Previously identified cultural resources include properties designated as California
Historical Landmarks or Points of Historical Interest, or listed in the National Register
of Historic Places, the California Register of Historical Resources, or the California
Historical Resource Information System.
Historical Research
Bai "Tom" Tang conducted the historical background research on the basis of existing
literature in local and regional history, early maps of the subdivision area, and the
archival records of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the Riverside County
Assessor's Office. Findings from these sources are presented in the sections to follow.
Intensive Field Survey
On February 10, 1998, CRM TECH principal Bruce Love (see Appendix 1 for
qualifications) carried out the on -foot field survey of the subdivision area. During the
survey, Love used different transect spacing according to the various surface conditions.
In the citrus groves, where visibility was next to zero and deep irrigation furrows had
greatly disturbed the soil (Fig. 3), there was a very low sensitivity for cultural resources
and walking transects were accordingly widely spaced, 60 meters (200 feet) between
passes. In the open vegetable and flower fields, however, there was good ground
visibility and the soil had been disturbed less drastically (Fig. 4). There, transects were
narrowed to 15 meters (50 feet). The "panhandle" was walked once up and back (Fig. 5).
The occupied house site on the Kanlian property (TTM No. 26855) was landscaped on
all sides and not inspected, whereas the abandoned house site on the Hansch property
(TTM No. 26718) was closely inspected for evidence of occupation that may have been
older than 50 years (Fig. 6). The abandoned water reservoir was inspected around its
perimeter (Fig. 7). The results of the survey are presented below.
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Figure 6. Abandoned house site on TTM No. 26718.
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Figure 7. Abandoned earthen reservoir on TIM No. 26718.
RESULTS AND FINDINGS
The following sections discuss the results and findings of the various research
procedures detailed above.
Records Search Results
Records on file at the Eastern Information Center indicate that the subdivision area had
not been surveyed for cultural resources prior to the commencement of this study. In
the vicinity of the subdivision area, however, a number of cultural resources studies
had been performed in the past, including several on land adjacent to the subdivision
area (Fig. 8). As a result of these studies, a total of 36 archaeological sites, mostly
prehistoric--i.e., Native American --in nature, have been identified and recorded within
a one -mile radius of the subdivision area, as have 16 isolates', typically pottery sherds.
Six of these known archaeological sites are located within half a mile from the
subdivision area, as listed in Table 1.
The sites listed here are typical of archaeological remains from the La Quinta area,
ranging in size and importance from scattered pieces of broken pottery to locations
where Native peoples camped and/or stayed for extended periods, leaving behind
1. Sites with fewer than three artifacts.
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Descri tion
A roximate Location
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0.5 mile to the southwest
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0.2 mile to the southeast
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0.5 mile to the west
remnants from their daily activities in the form of cooking stones, fire pits, chipped
stone, grinding stones, etc.
Historical Research Results
Historical sources consulted for this study demonstrate that, until the mid -twentieth
century, little evidence of human activities was recorded in and around the
subdivision area. Throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the
only man-made feature observed in the vicinity was a road, evidently a part of the
historic Cocomaricopa-Bradshaw Trail, traversing a generally northwest -southeast
course approximately a mile west of the subdivision area (GLO 1856a; 1856b; 1903; USGS
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(Source: USGS 1904) 1903. (Source: GLO 1903)
During the first ten years of the twentieth century, a series of three land claims
involving the subdivision area were filed under the Desert Land Act, which requires
the claimant to irrigate the land for agricultural use (BLM n.d. 1, 4). All three claims
ended in failure before the northwest quarter of Section 4 was eventually patented as a
homestead in 1919 (ibid.:I, 4, 6). Beginning in 1920, E. F. Woodhouse, presumably the
patentee, was listed as owner of the quarter section, on which he had apparently built a
residence, as required by the Homestead Act (County Assessor 1920-1926:10; 1926-
1933:29). The location of the Woodhouse residence, as shown in a 1941 map of the area,
was just outside the eastern boundary of the subdivision area (USGS 1941 [Fig. 12]).
In 1945 or 1946, Woodhouse deeded what is now the Hansch property (TTM No. 26718)
to Walter and Jena J. Henning (County Assessor 1945-1950:29). About six years later, the
Hennings deeded the property to N. Hazel Moore and Charlotte H. Miller (County
Assessor 1950-1955:29). Around the same time, in 1952, the first improvement on the
40-acre parcel was recorded by Riverside County, valued at $480, which increased to
$13,000 by 1953 (ibid.). These improvements are reflected in a 1959 map of the area,
which shows three buildings and a reservoir within the boundaries of TTM No. 26718,
surrounded by an orchard covering the rest of the parcel (USGS 1959 [Fig. 131).
Curiously, the presence of the orchard is not documented by Riverside County records,
which indicate no assessed value of trees on the property until 1960, and only an
insignificant amount ($40) in that year (County Assessor 1945-1959:29; 1960-1964:28).
The lack of documentation in county records prevented this study from determining
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the exact age of the orchard. But since it
does not appear in the 1941 map, it is
likely the orchard came into being —as did
most orchards in the vicinity --after the
completion of the Coachella Canal, from
which water was first delivered in 1949
(USGS 1941).
During the 1960s and 1970s, a new
residence was constructed on the Hansch
property, near two of the earlier buildings
and the reservoir (USGS 1980 [Fig. 2]).
Also during this period, another house
was constructed in the northeastern
portion of the Kanlian property (TFM No.
26855; ibid.). Since they are much less
than 50 years old, according to guidelines
established by the California Office of
Historic Preservation, these buildings —or
their remains, as in the case of the
buildings on the Hansch property -do not
Figure 12. The subdivision area and vicinity in 1941. require further consideration in this
(Source: USGS 1941) study.
Figure 13. The subdivision area and vicinity in 1954-1959. (Source: USGS 1959)
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Field Survey Results
No artifacts, features, or sites were found during the field survey. The only features
that had the potential to be historical were the abandoned home site, reservoir, and
citrus orchards. Since the home site and reservoir were determined by the historical
research to be less than 50 years old, they were not recorded as archaeological sites. As
mentioned above, the orchard was not there in 1941, but was in place by the 1950s.
Since it could not be determined if the orchard was 50 years old or not, and since it
would not meet CEQA criteria for historical resources even if it was indeed more than
50 years old, it was decided not to record the orchard as a site.
DISCUSSION
The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate any potential cultural resources
within or adjacent to the subdivision area, and to assist the City of La Quinta in
determining whether such resources meet the official definition of "historical
resources" and "important archaeological resources" as provided in the California
Public Resources Code, in particular the California Environmental Quality Act.
According to PRC §5020.1(j), "'historical resource' includes, but is not limited to, any
object, building, site, area, place, record, or manuscript which is historically or
archaeologically significant, or is significant in the architectural, engineering, scientific,
economic, agricultural, educational, social, political, military, or cultural annals of
California." CEQA further specifies that "a historical resource is a resource listed in, or
determined to be eligible for listing in, the California Register of Historical Resources"
(PRC §21084.1). A resource may be listed in the California Register if it meets arty of the
following criteria:
1. It is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to
the broad patterns of California's history and cultural heritage;
2. It is associated with the lives of persons important in California's past;
3. It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or
method of construction, or represents the work of an important
creative individual, or possesses high artistic value; or
4. It has yielded or is likely to yield information important in prehistory
or history. (OPR 1994:4)
For the evaluation of archaeological sites, Appendix K of the CEQA Guidelines further
provides the specific definition of an "important archaeological resource." According
to this definition, an "important archaeological resource" is one which:
A. Is associated with an event or person of:
1. Recognized significance in California or American history, or
2. Recognized scientific importance in prehistory;
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B. Can provide information which is both of demonstrable public interest
and useful in addressing scientifically consequential and reasonable or
archaeological research questions;
C. Has a special or particular quality such as oldest, best example, largest,
or last surviving example of its kind;
D. Is at least 100 years old and possesses substantial stratigraphic integrity;
or
E. Involves important research questions that historical research has
shown can be answered only with archaeological methods. (CEQA
Guidelines App. K, §III)
In addition, CEQA also requires that any properties listed in a local register of historical
resources be presumed historically or culturally significant unless the preponderance of
evidence demonstrates otherwise (PRC §21084.1). A local register of historical
resources, according to PRC §5020.1(k), "means a list of properties officially designated
or recognized as historically significant by a local government pursuant to a local
ordinance or resolution."
Based on these statutory and regulatory guidelines, this study concludes that no
"historical resources" or "important archaeological resources" exist within or adjacent
to the subdivision area.
RECOMMENDATIONS
CEQA establishes that "a project that may cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource is a project that may have a significant effect on the
environment" (PRC §21084.1). "Substantial adverse change," according to PRC
§5020.1(q), "means demolition, destruction, relocation, or alteration such that the
significance of an historical resource would be impaired."
This study has concluded that no historical resources exist within or adjacent to the
subdivision area, and therefore no substantial adverse change to such historical
resources will be caused by the subdivision as currently proposed. Accordingly, no
further cultural resources investigation is recommended for the proposed subdivision.
CONCLUSION
The foregoing report has provided background information on the subdivision area,
outlined the methods used in the current study, and presented the results of the
various avenues of research. Throughout the course of the study, no "historical
resources" or "important archaeological resources," as defined above, were encountered
within or adjacent to the subdivision area. Therefore, the City of La Quinta may reach a
finding of "No Impact" regarding cultural resources.
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REFERENCES
Bean, Lowell John
1978 Cahuilla. In Handbook of North American Indians, Vol. 8: California, edited
by Robert F. Heizer. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
BLM (Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of the Interior)
n.d. Historical Index, Land Status Records, T6S R7E, SBBM. Microfiches on file,
Bureau of Land Management, California Desert District, Riverside.
County Assessor, Riverside
1920-1926 Real property tax assessment records, Book 22. Microfiches on file,
Riverside County Assessor's Office, Riverside.
1926-1938 Real property tax assessment records, Book 25. Microfiches on file,
Riverside County Assessor's Office, Riverside.
1939-1964 Real property tax assessment records, Book 25A. Microfiches on fille,
Riverside County Assessor's Office, Riverside.
GLO (General Land Office, U.S. Department of the Interior)
1856a Plat Map: Township No. 5 South Range No. 7 East, San Bernardino Meridian;
surveyed in 1855-1856. Microfiche on file, Bureau of Land Management, California
Desert District, Riverside.
1856b Plat Map: Township No. 6 South Range No. 7 East, San Bernardino Meridian;
surveyed in 1856. Microfiche on file, Bureau of Land Management, California
Desert District, Riverside.
1903 Plat Map: Township No. 6 South Range No. 7 East, San Bernardino Meridian,
California; surveyed in 1903. Microfiche on file, Bureau of Land Management,
California Desert District, Riverside.
Kroeber, Alfred L.
1925 Handbook of the Indians of California. Bureau of American Ethnology
Bulletin 78. Washington, D.C.
OPR (Governor's Office of Planning and Research, California)
1994 CEQA and Historical Resources. Governor's Office of Planning and Iesearch,
Sacramento.
Strong, William Duncan
1929 Aboriginal Society in Southern California. University of California
Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology No. 26. Reprinted by Malki
Museum Press, Banning, California, 1972.
USGS (United States Geological Survey, U.S. Department of Interior)
1904 Map: Indio, Calif. (30', 1:125,000); surveyed in 1901.
1941 Map: Toro Peak, Calif. (15', 1:62,500); aerial photographs taken in 1941.
1959 Map: Palm Desert, Calif. (15, 1:62,500); aerial photographs taken in 1954, field -
checked in 1957 and 1959.
1979 Map: Santa Ana, Calif. (1:250,000); 1959 edition revised.
1980 Map: La Quinta, Calif. (7.5', 1:24,000); 1959 edition photo -revised in 1978.
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APPENDIX 1:
PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Bruce Love, Ph.D., SOPA (Society of Professional Archaeologists)
CRM TECH
126 Barret Road
Riverside, CA 92507
Professional history
1993- Owner and principal investigator, CRM TECH, Riverside
1990-1993 Director, Archaeological Research Unit, U.C. Riverside
Coordinator, Archaeological Information Center, U.C. Riverside
1989-1990 Coordinator, Archaeological Information Center, UCLA
1987-1990 Owner and principal investigator, Pyramid Archaeology, Palmdale,
California
1986-1987 Junior Fellow, Dumbarton Oaks Center for Pre -Columbian Research,
Washington, D.C.
1981-1986 Part-time CRM consultant; doctoral student at UCLA
Education
1986 Ph.D., Anthropology, UCLA
1981 M.A., Anthropology, UCLA
1976 B.A., Anthropology, UCLA
1995 "CEQA Workshop," presented by Association of Environmental Professionals
1994 "Assessing the Significance of Historic Archaeological Sites," presented by the
Historic Preservation Program, University of Nevada, Reno.
1994 "CEQA 1994: Issues, Trends,,and Advanced Topics," presented by UCLA
Extension.
1990 "Introduction to Federal Projects and Historic Preservation Law," presented by
U.S. General Services Administration Training Center.
Memberships
Society of Professional Archaeologists (certified in field research, teaching, and
archaeological administration)
Association of Environmental Professionals
American Planning Association
Society for American Archaeology
Society for California Archaeology
Society for Historic Archaeology
American Society for Ethnohistory
Coachella Valley Archaeological Society
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PROJECT HISTORIAN
Bai Tom Tang
Education
1988-1993 Graduate Program in Public History/Historic Preservation, U.C. Riverside
1987 M.A., American History, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
1982 B.A., History, Northwestern University, Van, China
1994 "Assessing the Significance of Historic Archaeological Sites," presented by
the Historic Preservation Program, University of Nevada, Reno
Professional Experience
1993- Project Historian, CRM TECH, Riverside, California
1993- Project Historian, Greenwood and Associates, Pacific Palisades, California
1991-1993 Project Historian, Archaeological Research Unit, U.C. Riverside
1990 Intern Researcher, California State Office of Historic Preservation,
Sacramento
1990-1992 Teaching Assistant, History of Modem World, U.C. Riverside
1988-1993 Research Assistant, American Social History, U.C. Riverside
1985-1988 Research Assistant, Modern Chinese History, Yale University
1985-1986 Teaching Assistant, Modern Chinese History, Yale University
1982-1985 Lecturer, History, Xi an Foreign Languages Institute, Van, China
Honors and Awards
1988-1990 University of California Graduate Fellowship, U.C. Riverside
1985-1987 Yale University Fellowship, Yale University Graduate School
1980,1981 President's Honor List, Northwestern University, Van, China
Memberships
Association of Environmental Professionals
Cultural Resources Management Reports
Preliminary Analyses and Recommendations Regarding California's Cultural
Resources Inventory System (With Special Reference to Condition 14 of NPS 1990
Program Review Report). California State Office of Historic Preservation working
paper, Sacramento, September 1990.
Approximately 100 cultural resources survey, evaluation, and mitigation reports with
the Archaeological Research Unit, CRM TECH, and Greenwood and Associates, October
1991-February 1998.
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DATE:
ITEM:
PROPERTY
OWNER:
BACKGROUND:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
APRIL 2, 1998
REPORT OF AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM
FOR LA QUINTA SELF STORAGE FACILITY
WILLIAM WARREN GROUP, INC.
In compliance with the conditions of approval for Lot Line Adjustment 96-230, the monitoring for
cultural resources during grading activities was performed by The Keith Companies archaeologists
for the La Quinta Self Storage Facility from August to December 1997. A report of the monitoring
results is attached.
Only a single ceramic sherd was recovered from the monitoring. The Tizon Brownware sherd is from
a large, spherical shaped, cooking bowl, with remnants of burned food residue caked on the interior.
The lone sherd is thought to come from RIV-2936, which is an important archaeological site located
nearby. The sherd is not considered an important cultural resource.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the report as completing the archaeological investigation for the Self Storage project.
Attachment:
1. Monitoring Report (HPC only)
Prepared by:
J
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slie Mouriqu d, Asso to Planner
Submitted by:
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Christine di Iorio, Planning Manager
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THE KEITH COMPANIES
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REPORT OF AN
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM
FOR
LA QUINTA SELF STORAGE FACILITY,
CITY OF LA QUINTA
TKC Job: 13061
City Project: LLA 96-230
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Prepared for: Plameng
William Warren Group, Inc. Elgmee"n9
P. O. Box 2034 EnoMMenlal
Santa Monica, CA 9W6-2034 Semkes
L.W Su.ng
PUWC Works
Prepared by:
water Fesw¢es
The Keith Companies
Cultural Resources Division Ww al Re oumes
2955 Red Hill Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Report Authors:
Paul G. C ace, Ph.D., S.O.P.A. and Charles E. Reeves, J.D.
Project Archaeologist Field Archaeologist
January 1998
USGS La Quinta Quad
4 acres, monitoring
(714) 540.0809 .,.1 iJ . 055
P.O. Box 25127. Santa Ana. CA 92799
2955 Red Hill Avenue. Costa Mesa. CA 92626
REPORT OF AN
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM
FOR
LA QUINTA SELF STORAGE FACILITY,
CITY OF LA QUINTA
INTRODUCTION
During the grading for La Quinta Self Storage facility, an archaeological monitoring
program was undertaken by The Keith Companies. This commercial self storage
facility is being developed on a four acre property in the City of La Quinta. The City
(under Calif. P.R.C. 21083.2i), in its approval for the project (L.L.A. 96-230), required
that the grading and trenching of the entire property be monitored for any buried
archaeological resources that might potentially be present and be exposed during
construction. Further, it was required that any archaeological resources uncovered
be salvaged and that a comprehensive report be prepared covering all discoveries.
A monitoring program for archaeological resources was coordinated with the City's
Community Development staff and with the construction contractors. Monitoring was
undertaken of all the grading operations into previously undisturbed soil deposits,
including the associated river -bank preparation. The monitoring program was
carried out from late August into December 1997. No significant archaeological
features were exposed during the construction. A single isolated broken sherd of
pottery was salvaged during the grading. This prehistoric artifact can be considered
part of the archaeological debris originating with the CA-RIV-2936 camp site. This
prehistoric camp was previously recorded in the undisturbed sand dunes on the parcel
immediately to the south of the project property (Chace and Reeves 1996).
The monitoring program for the grading operations necessitated careful coordination
and cooperation, and close communications were realized between all the involved
parties. Mr. William K. Hobin, representing the William Warren Group, Inc., the
company developing the La Quinta Self Storage facility, provided the overall project
coordination. Mr. Brad Bell, project Superintendent with HBI Construction. Inc., and
Mr. Derek Hood, the project's Civil Engineer with Keith International, assisted in
coordinating the work schedule. The actual grading operations were conducted by the
J. H. Thompson Corporation, General Engineering Contractors, and Mr. Jackson
Thompson, the firm's President, along with Mr. Art Richarte, Thompson's project
Foreman, coordinated the field program and the necessary safety procedures with all
the heavy equipment operators. The City of La Quinta's concerns with the project's
archaeological mitigation requirements during the grading were coordinated with Ms.
Leslie Mouriquand, Associate Planner, and Mr. Marcus Fuller, Inspector, of the City's
Community Development Department.
This archaeological monitoring program was directed by Paul G. Chace, Ph.D., Project
Archaeologist and Director of The Keith Companies' Cultural Resources Division. Dr.
Chace has been certified since 1977 as a member of the Society of Professional
Archaeologists (S.O.P.A.). Mr. Charles Reeves, B.A. and J.D., with 23 years of experience
in field archaeology, conducted the daily field monitoring operations, augmented on a
few occasions by Mr. C. William McManis, who has 20 years of archaeology experience.
PROJECT LOCATION
The La Quinta Self Storage development is located on the east side of Adams Street just
north of State Highway 111, within the incorporated City of La Quinta. The project
parcel begins about 730 feet north of Highwav t l l and extends northward to the steep
bank of the Whitewater River storm water channel. This property is situated in a
northwestern portion of the Coachella Valley, in south central Riverside County. The
property is a portion of the northwestern quarter of Section 29, in Township 5 South,
Range 7 East. The general project location, as shown on the USGS La Quinta quad map,
is shown in Figure 1.
The project parcel is nearly rectangular and is about 360 feet wide, with 574 feet of
frontage along Adams Street. The eastern side of the property is about 440 feet in
length. The northern side of the parcel is slightly angled and parallels the river
storm channel, where a 100-foot wide strip previously had been dedicated to the
Coachella Valley Water District for a maintenance roadway along the top of the river
bank. A plat of the project property is reproduced as Figure 2.
GEOGRAPHIC SETTING
Two major geographic setting have characterized the project area. For most of the last
two millennia, the basin of the Coachella Valley has been inundated by prehistoric
Lake Cahuilla. This vast lake filled the valley basin to a height of +40 feet above mean
sea level and created beachline features at this elevation along the margins of the
valley. The +40 foot contour of the old lake margin begins slightly east of the project
area, and the lake margin probably was only about one mile distant. (The distance
may have been even less, if recent dunes have infilled and raised the local elevations.)
When Lake Cahuilla filled the valley basin, lake resources included abundant fishes,
wildfowl, marsh plants, etc. These resources supported many aboriginal villages
around the lake's shoreline. About A.D. 1,500 the lake basin dried up rather suddenly
when the Colorado River altered its course, and the aboriginal population dispersed.
The Whitewater River
emerges from the
San Bernardino Mountains and
courses down
through the northern end
of the Coachella
Valley to the project area.
However, the
river waters normally
sink beneath the
sandy soils along the western
side of valley
basin before reaching
the project area.
Only with the drainage run-off
of a rare
major desert storm is
there surface water in the Whitewater River
storm channel
adjacent to the project
area. Following
one of these rare major storms
in the desert,
the river may be filled with a vigorous
discharge which quickly scours
the channel.
The Whitewater River channel drainage along the northern side of the project
provides the area with an important local subsurface aquifer. At the time of historic
contact, the aboriginal Cahuillas maintained several deep walk-in water -wells along
this channel. Further, because of this aquifer, the biota of the project area may have
been considerably different before recent developments. The 1938 aerial photograph
of this region (on file at the City) has a series of dark features in the sandy dunes
along this southern side of the river where the project property is situated. These
dark forms almost certainly represent groves of mature mesquite trees, whose roots
tapped the local subsurface aquifer. Within the last fifty years, these mesquite groves
have been cleared from this area. While not rich in resources, the project area in
prehistoric times probably was harvested for seed foods (such as mesquite beans) and
utilized for hunting small animals, particularly cottontails and birds. The majority of
the local plant species were utilized in the economies of the aboriginal Cahuillas. The
project area could have been a key resource area for people foraging mesquite beans.
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PREVIOUS INVESTIGATIONS
An archaeological survey of this project property was conducted by The Keith
Companies, as part of the City of La Quinta's environmental review for this
development. The archaeological surface survey of the project parcel revealed no
archaeological materials. Only a very sparse regrowth of low desert shrubs was
present. It appeared that most of the project lot has been cleared and leveled in years
past. Apparently this earlier lot grading and leveling occurred in conjunction with
the development of the storm water channel. The Coachella Valley Water District has
maintained a service road along the top of this southern bank of the river, and there
had been considerable unauthorized trash dumped on the project parcel.
The field survey, however, did find an archaeological camp site located in the still
undisturbed sandy dunes on the separate [remainder] parcel immediately south of the
project. This camp area has been recorded as the CA-RIV-2936 archaeological site.
Thus, the project is considered to be part of a highly sensitive archaeological region
(Chace and Reeves 1996).
Based upon both ethno-historic and archaeological investigations, it can be concluded
that the historic -and -prehistoric Cahuilla village of Kavinic probably existed in this
general area, in the dunes along the southern banks of the Whitewater River. In the
historic period, the village of Kavinic was focused at Indian Wells (near Happy Point),
about one-half west of the project area. From Happy Point southward in the dunes
along the southern bank of the Whitewater River for about two miles, there are
numerous recorded archaeological site areas. Altogether, these archaeological
deposits probably represent the habitation areas of the dispersed prehistoric village of
Kavinic, over the many centuries of this settlement's existence. The largest and most
concentrated of these archaeological depositions was recorded (back in 1935) as the
CA-RIV-150 archaeological site. The founding of this settlement, along the river
channel where it once emptied into the fresh -water marshes at the northwestern end
of the prehistoric Lake Cahuilla probably occurred sometimes about A.D. 900-1,300.
Then, when the lake dried up about A.D. 1,500, the inhabitants dug and maintained
deep wells along the river channel, and this was the settlement that later became
recognized as 'Indian Wells' (near Point Happy). Most of the heritage of this vast
archaeological area has been eliminated by recent, 20th century developments.
As historically recorded from about the 1820's to the 1870s, the village of Kavinic was
the ancestral home of the Nonhaiaiam and Atcitcen clans of the Cahuilla people. These
two clans intermarried historically with the Native Americans at Aqua Caliente, Palm
Springs. Various factors caused the aboriginal settlement of Kavinic to be abandoned
in the 1870s. Some of the last families apparently moved to Palm Springs, while others
moved south to Augustine; [later, these two areas were set aside as reservation lands]
(Strong 1929:53, 58, 86-103; Bean and Mason 1962:37, 47-48, 101, 104; and Bean. Vane,
and Young 1991:20, 45-46.) The Cahuilla people, even today, still hold traditional names
for and knowledge of this Kavinic village settlement.
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THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM
The program to monitor the grading operations for archaeological resources was
initiated in late August, 1997. The program was organized by The Keith Companies
Cultural Resources Division in concert with the project's developer, the grading
contractor, and the City's staff overseeing this development project.. The
archaeological monitoring program was outlined with all those concerned.
For the grading of each portion of previously undisturbed soil deposits, an
experienced field archaeologist visually monitored the operations for any
archaeological resources or archaeological site deposits uncovered. The monitor
followed the heavy grading equipment, at a safe distance, as fresh cuts were made.
Visual inspections also were undertaken of the fresh spoil soils removed from the
grading cuts. The monitor was ready to salvage and record any significant
archaeological materials exposed. This monitoring program was carried on
throughout the grading of the entire property and for the excavations required for
the river bank stabilization along the northern side of the property.
The contractor conducted most of the grading operations with two 633C paddle wheel
scrapers. These pieces of heavy equipment were augmented by various dozers and
tractors with blades, as well as a watering truck and irrigation sprinklers.The various
pieces of the grading equipment, however, often broke down and were idle while
awaiting repairs on a number of occasions. Thus, the actual work and monitoring
schedule for this modest project became unusually extended.
Mr. Charles
Reeves conducted
the daily archaeological monitoring program
under the
general direction of Dr. Paul Chace, Project Archaeologist. The monitoring
of
operations was conducted on
various days, as appropriate, from August
25 through
October 1,
1997, with intermittent
field inspections over the following two
months to
insure that
the stabilization
of the river bank did not encounter arty further
undisturbed
primary deposits
that might contain archaeological resources.
RESULTS OF MONITORING
No significant prehistoric archaeological features were exposed and observed during
the grading operations on the project property. The soil deposits exposed in the
operations were strata of light brown and light gray -brown colored fine silty -sands.
No deposits of charcoal -strained archaeological midden soil or any other prehistoric
archaeological deposit were observed. No subsurface archaeological deposits or
features associated with the recorded CA-RIV-2936 camp site adjacent to the project
area were uncovered during the grading operations.
A single, isolated, broken sherd of pottery was observed and salvaged during the
grading operations. This sherds was found in an area near the southern margin of the
project. This prehistoric artifact can be considered part of the archaeological debris
originating from the CA-RIV-2936 camp site in the undisturbed sand dunes on the
parcel immediately to the south of the project property. The sherd is a part of a large,
spherical shaped, cooking bowl of Tizon Brownware, with patches of burned food
residue caked on the interior.
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REFERENCE CITED
Bean, Lowell John, and William Marvin Mason
1962 The Romero Expedition, 1823-1826. Ward Ritchie Press, Los Angeles.
Bean, Lowell John; Sylvia Brakke Vane; and Jackson Young
1991 The Cahuilla Landscape, The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains.
Ballena Press, Menlo Park.
Chace, Paul G., and Charles E. Reeves
1996 An Archaeological Survev of Two Parcels at Highway 111 and Adams Street,
City of La Quinta. Report prepared by The Keith Companies, Costa Mesa.
Strong, William Duncan
1929 Aboriginal Society in Southern California. University of California
Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, Vol. 26. Berkeley.
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RESUMES OF PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGIST
AND PROJECT FIELD ARCHAEOLOGIST
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PAUL G. CHACE, Ph.D., SOPA
Archaeologist, Historian
Technical Services
• Archaeological Investigations and Reports
• Historic Landmark Assessments
• Federal 106 and State CEQA Compliance
• Heritage Research and Planting
Experience
Dr. Chacehas 18 years experience directing archaeological programs serving the cultural resources management
needs of private developers and government agencies. Prior to joining The Keith Companies, Dr. Chace
operatedan independent archaeological planning firm, serving as the Principal Investigator and organizing
archaeological and historical assessments and legal compliance components for land development projects
throughout southern California.
Dr. Chace has conducted the archaeological programs required for the Caltrans Bakersfield Amtrak
station, for the Las Montanas resort and housing subdivision in San Diego County, for land subdivisions
in Riverside, San Diego, and Los Angeles Counties, for General Plan amendments in San Diego County,
for Redevelopment Agency projects in the Cities of Banning, Fontana, and San Buenaventura, and for
numerous similarprojects. His technical reports and managementrecommendations, addressing the legal
aspects of both CEQA and Federal requirements, have been prepared for the planning, review, and permit
processes ofvarious governmental agencies, including the State Office ofHistoric Preservation, the Water
Resources Control Board, and the Coastal Commission, plus various counties and cities.
For documentation of historical landmarks and heritage sites, Dr. Chace has assessed historic buildings
nearLake Elsinore for a Bureau ofReclamation project, and near Lakeside for a San Diego County Public
Works project. For the Bureau of Land Management, he directed the investigation and site stabilization ofthe
Army's 1860s Fort Piute which protected the old southern desert road into California. Atthe 1880s Sepulveda
Building inLos Angeles' El Pueblo State Park, he directedthe archaeological study forthe building restoration
and Historic Structure Report Dr. Chace also has publishedscholarly descriptions ofhistoricChinese temples
andChinesecommunity festivals inCalifornia.
Dr. Chace is a past -president of the Society for California Archaeology and a member of the Society of
Professional Archaeologists. In 1982-1984 he served on the State Legislature's Califbrnia Heritage
Preservation Task Force, and in 1993-1995 he has served on Caltrans T.E.A. Advisory Council.
Education
• Ph.D.,UniversityofCalifomia,Riverside
• M.A., State University of New York, Oneonta
• B.A., California State University, Long Beach
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PAUL G. CHACE, Ph.D., SOFA
Archaeologist, Historian
Certifications
• Certified, 1977, Society ofProfessionalArchaeologists (SOPA)
• Qualified Archaeologist, for Orange County, San Diego County,
and other southern California city and county agencies
• Certified Historian 4528, 1986, California Council for the
Promotion of History (CCPH)
Affiliations
• Society of Professional Archaeologists
• Society for American Archaeology
• American Anthropological Association
• Pacific Coast Archaeological Society
• Society for California Archaeology
• Society for Historical Archaeology
• Califorma Council for the Promotion of History
• Chinese Historical Society of Southern California
Publications
Dr. Chace has numerous publications on archaeology, CPLM, and heritage; these include:
"The Archaeology of'Cienaga the Oldest Historic Structure on the Irvine Ranch. Pacific Coast Archaeological
Society Quarterly 5(3):39-55, 1969.
"The Buck Gully +2 Site (Ora-89), the Archaeology of a Late Horizon Coastal Site in Orange County, California."
Pacific Coast Archaeological Society Quarterly 7(4):1-44 (with Duane Hafner and others), 1971.
"An Archaeological Survey of the Fuquay Ranch, Evidence of Hakatayan Tradition Land Use in the Southern
Peninsular Range, San Diego County." Pacific Coast Archaeological Society 16(3):1-36, 1980.
"The Kelly Site Complex: An Inland Encinitas Tradition Settlement in San Diego County." Pacific Coast
Archaeological Society Quarterly 26(1):42-59, 1990. (with Dr. Mark Sutton)
"Easement as Mitigation." Society for California Archaeology Newsletter 12(3):15-16, 1978.
"Perspectives on Archaeological Site Capping." Contract Abstract and CRM Archaeology 3(1):41-42, 1982.
"Overseas Chinese Ceramics." In, The Changing Faces ofMain Street, pp. 509-530. The Redevelopment Agency
of the City of San Buenaventura, 1976.
"The Oldest Chinese Temples in California, A Landmarks Tour." Gum Saan Journal 14(1):1-19, 1991.
"By a Great Meadow and a Mountain Lake, Archaeological Investigations ofthe SBR-93 5 site near Baldwin Lake,
in the Big Bear City area." Society for California Archaeology Proceedings, Volume 8, 1995.
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CHARLES E. REEVES, J.D.
Field Director
Technical Services
• Construction Monitoring
• Archaeological Field Studies
• Paleontolical - Fossil Programs
Experience
Mr. Charles Reeves has 24 years of experience in field archaeology and field paleontology programs.
He has served on numerous projects throughout California, Arizona, and New Mexico. For five
years he was a Ranger Archaeologist with the National Park Service at Gila Cliff Dwelling National
Monument, and he also was an Archaeologist with the U.S. Forest Service in Arizona and New
Mexico. Before joining The Keith Companies, Mr. Reeves worked on a wide variety of
archaeological and paleontological projects throughout San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and
Riverside Counties, as well as at Hidden Reservoir in northern California. His background of
experience includes positions as archaeological field crew chief, paleotological field monitor,
paleontological laboratory technician, and archaeological field investigator.
For the last seven years Mr. Reeves has been a Field Director with The Keith Companies. He has
been responsible for supervising field operations in the monitoring for archaeological and
paleontological resources uncovered during grading and construction activities on various
development projects, as required under C.E.Q.A. He has directed field crews in the grading
monitoring occurring at archaeological sites in the Newport Coast Archaeological Project funded
by The Irvine Company, for sites in the City of San Juan Capistrano, in the City of La Quinta, and
in other jurisdictions. He has directed the field crews of The Keith Companies in the recovery of
paleontological specimens from construction grading operations in numerous tracts of the Newport
Coast Planned Development area and in other portions of the San Joaquin Hills.
Mr. Reeves has extensive experience in paleontological -fossil monitoring programs throughout
southern California which were conducted in fulfillment of C.E.Q.A. requirements. He has worked
on construction monitoring programs in Orange, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Riverside Counties.
Mr. Reeves has been responsible for the recognition, recovery, and curation of hundreds of fossil
specimens which have contributed to the paleontological appreciation of southern Califbmia's past
environments.
Education
• J.D., Newport University
• B.A., California University, Long Beach
• A.A., Orange Coast College
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA —THE RESOURCES AGENCY PETE NALSON, Gov�
STATE HISTORICAL RESOURCES COMMISSION _
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION _w
P.O. BOX 942896
SACRAMENTO 94296-0001
(916) 65336624
FAX (916) 653-9824
December 17, 1997
Re: Regulations for California Register of Historical Resources
It is with great pleasure that I present the formally adopted regulations for the California
Register of Historical Resources. After a long process of information gathering and debate, the
regulations reflect the thoughts and ideas of a representative cross-section of California's many
communities who have an interest in historic preservation in our great state.
These regulations are officially effective as of January 1, 1998. It is only fitting; after the
many years that have been spent building this program that it should come to fruition in the first
year of the California Gold Discovery to Statehood Sesquicentennial. What better way to
commemorate our past and celebrate our future than to strengthen our efforts to preserve our
state's significant historical and archeological properties for the education and enjoyment of
future generations? The California Register is a means of achieving the preservation goals and
objectives outlined in our soon to be published Comprehensive Statewide Historic Preservation
Plan for California.
A new staff member, Jenan Saunders, has been hired to coordinate the Califorrda Register
program. She can be reached at (916) 653-9432, email: calshpo.jenan@quiknet.com. In an
effort to spread the word about the California Register, the office has a press release arid
handouts available for publication and distribution. Call or send an email message to Ms.
Saunders to request this information.
The Office of Historic Preservation will be conducting focus group meetings at various
locations throughout the state during the early months of 1998 in order to consider different
perspectives on how we might implement the California Register program. If you are interested
in attending one of these meetings to voice your opinion, please contact Jenan Saunders at the
phone number or email address above.
Due to the length of the instruction manual for nominating resources to the California
Register, it has not been included in this mailing. If you would like to receive an instruction
manual, call or write to the Office of Historic Preservation with your request.
Please feel free to contact our office with any questions or comments. Additionally,
watch future issues of our newsletter, California Heritage, for updates on the California Register
program. Thank you for your interest and help in bringing into reality this long held dream of
preservationists in California.
Sincerely,
l Chettlyn E.]dell
Executive Secretary
State Historical Resources Commission
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TITLE 14
ADOPT CHAPTER 11.5
CALIFORNIA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES
4850. Authority.
On September 27, 1992. Assembly Bill 2881 (Statutes of 1992. Chapter 1075)
was signed into law amending the Public Resources Code as it affects historical
resources. This legislation, which became effective on January 1, 1993, also created
the California Register of Historical Resources, henceforth the California Reqister.
NOTE Authority cited: Sections 5020.4 5024.1. and 5024.6, Public Resources Code.
Reference: Sections 5020.1 5020.4 5020.7. 5024.1. 5024.5, 5024.6, 21084, and
21084.1 Public Resources Code,
4850.1 Purpose.
The California Register is an authoritative listing and guide to be used by state
and local agencies private groups and citizens in identifying the existing historical
resources of the state and to indicate which resources deserve to be protected, to the
extent prudent and feasible from substantial adverse change.
Definitions are found in Appendix A "A Glossary of Terms" of this chapter.
21084.1 Public Resources Code.
4851 Historical Resources Eligible for Listing in the California Register of
Historical Resources.
The California Register consists of historical resources that are: (a) listed
an application and listed after a public hearing process.
(1) California historical resources listed in or formally determined eligible for.
the National Register of Historic Places henceforth the National Register. "Formally
determined eligible" for the purpose of this section means determined eligible through
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one of the federal preservation programs administered by the Califomia Office of
Historic Preservation henceforth the Office Specifically, these programs are the
National Register Tax Certification (Evaluation of Significance, Part 1 36 CFR Part
67) and National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106 16 U.S.C. 470f) reviews of
federal undertakings.
(2) Califomia Registered Historical Landmarks henceforth Landmarks, from
No. 770 onward.
(3) Upon effective date of this chapter, the Office will notify resource owners by
first class mail that as a result of listing or being formally determined eligible for listing in
been automatically placed in the Califomia Register. The owner(s) will be advised of
the criteria for listing in the Califomia Register and procedures for removal found in
Sections 4855 and 4856 of this chapter. Removal may be requested at any time, but
must satisfy one of the criteria for removal as listed in Section 4856 (a) of this chapter.
(b) Historical resources which require action by the State Historical Resources
Commission to be listed in the Califomia Register. The following resources require
review and action by the Commission prior to listing but are not subject to the formal
nomination and application procedures described in Section 4851 (c) of this chapter.
(1) Landmarks with numbers preceding No 770 pursuant to Califomia Public
Resources Code Section 5024.1 (d)(2) Procedures for inclusion of landmarks
preceding No 770 in the Califomia Register have not been adopted by the State
Historical Resources Commission at the time of inception of this chapter.
(2) Califomia Points of Historical Interest hereafter Points of Historical Interest,
pursuant to Califomia Public Resources Code Section 5024.1 (d)(3). Points of Historical
Interest which have been reviewed by the Office and recommended for listing by the
Commission will be included in the Califomia Register if the following conditions are
met:
(A) The resource meets the statutory criteria for the Califomia Register:
(B) A boundary is provided that clearly delineates the area of historic
importance:
(C) A list of contributing and noncontributing features is provided Contributing
features are those remaining from the resource's Period of historic significance that
retain integrity: and
Historic Resources Inventory Form.
Historical resource owners shall be notified of proposed Commission actions to
nominate Points of Historical Interest to the Califomia Register sixty (60) days Prior to
the Commission meeting at which a headnq is scheduled.
The Office shall notify resource owners of time and location of the hearing.
The Commission shall hear testimony regarding whether or not the criteria for
listing a Point of Historical Interest in the Califomia Register have been met. If the
criteria for listing are met, the Commission shall recommend that the historical resource
be made a Point of Historical Interest to the Director of the Department of Parks and
Recreation. When the Director signs the nomination, the historical resource shall be
listed as a Point of Historical Interest and listed in the Califomia Register.
(c) Historical resources which require nomination to be listed in the Califomia
Register pursuant to Califomia Public Resources Code Section 5024.1 (e)(1)-(`.Z
Historical resources may be nominated to the Califomia Register by individuals,,
organizations, or govemment agencies.
(1) An historical resource or historic district:
(2) An historical resource contributing to the significance of a nominated historic
district:
(3) A group of historical resources identified in historic resource surveys, if the
survey meets the criteria and standards of documentation listed in Section 4852 (e):
(4) An historical resource, a group of historical resources, or historic districts
designated or listed as city or county landmarks or historical resources or districts
pursuant to any city or county ordinance, if the criteria for designation or listing under
the ordinance have been reviewed by the Office as meeting the Califomia Register
criteria as stated in this chapter and approved by the Commission: or
(5) An historical resource or a group of local landmarks or historical resources
designated under any municipal or county ordinance which has not been previously
approved by the Office.
NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 5020.4. 5024.1. and 5024.6, Public Resources Code.
Reference: National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470a), as
amended: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321•-4347):
4852. Types of Historical Resources and Criteria For Listing in the Califomia
Register of Historical Resources.
The criteria for listing historical resources in the Califomia Register are
include a range of historical resources which better reflect the history of California.
Only resources which meet the criteria as set out below may be listed in or fomially
determined eligible for listing in the Califomia Register.
(a) Types of resources eligible for nomination:
(1) Building A resource such as a house, bam. church, factory. hotel, or
similar structure created principally to shelter or assist in carving out any forth of
human activity. 'Building' may also be used to refer to an historically and functionally
related unit such as a courthouse and mail or a house and bam:
(2) Site A site is the location of a significant event, a prehistoric or historic
occupation or activity, or a building or structure whether standing, ruined or vanished,
where the location itself possesses historical cultural or archeological value regardless
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of the value of any existing building structure or object A site need not be marked by
physical remains if it is the location of a prehistoric or historic event and if no buildings
structures or obiects marked it at that time Examples of such sites are trails designed
landscapes battlefields habitation sites Native American ceremonial areas,
petroglyphS and pictographs;
(3) Structure The term "structure" is used to describe a construction made for
a functional purpose rather than creating human shelter. Examples of structures
include mines, bridges, and tunnels;
(4) Object The term 'object" is used to describe those constructions that are
primarily artistic in nature or are relatively small in scale and simply constructed, as
opposed to a building or a structure Although it may be movable by nature or design,
an object is associated with a specific setting or environment Objects should be in a
setting appropriate to their significant historic use role or character. Objects that are
relocated to a museum are not eligible for listing in the Califomia Register. Examples
of objects include fountains monuments maritime resources sculptures and boundary
markers: and
(5) Historic district Historic districts are unified geographic entities which
contain a concentration of historic buildings structures objects, or sites united
historically, culturally, or architecturally. Historic districts are defined by precise
geographic boundaries Therefore districts with unusual boundaries require a
description of what lies immediately outside the area in order to define the edge of the
district and to explain the exclusion of adjoining areas The district must meet at least
one of the criteria for significance discussed in Section 4852 (b)(1)-(4) of this chapter.
Those individual resources contributing to the significance of the historic district
will also be listed in the Califomia Register. For this reason, all individual resources
located within the boundaries of an historic district must be designated as either
contributing or as noncontributing to the significance of the historic district.
(b) Criteria for evaluating the significance of historical resources. An historical
resource must be significant at the local state or national level under one or more of
the following four criteria:
(1) It is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the
broad pattems of local or regional history, or the cultural heritage of Califomia or the
United States;
(2) It is associated with the lives of persons important to local Califomia. or
national history:
(3) It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or
method of construction or represents the work of a master or possesses high artistic
values: or
(4) It has yielded or has the potential to yield information important to the
prehistory or history of the local area. Califomia, or the nation.
(c) Integrity. Integrity is the authenticity of an historical resource's physical
identity evidenced by the survival of characteristics that existed dudnq the resource's
period of significance Historical resources eligible for listing in the Califomia Register
must meet one of the criteria of significance described in section 4852 (b) of this
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chapter and retain enough of their historic character or appearance to be recognizable
as historical resources and to convey the reasons for their significance. Histoncal
resources that have been rehabilitated or restored may be evaluated for listing.
Integrity is evaluated with regard to the retention of location design, setting,
materials workmanship feeling and association It must also be fudged with reference
to the particular criteria under which a resource is proposed for eligibility. Alterations
over time to a resource or historic changes in its use may themselves have historical,
cultural or architectural significance.
It is possible that historical resources may not retain sufficient integrity to meet
the criteria for listing in the National Register, but they may still be eligible for listing in
the Califomia Register. A resource that has lost its historic character or appearance
may still have sufficient integrity for the Califomia Register if it maintains the potential to
yield significant scientific or historical information or specific data.
(d) Special considerations:
(1) Moved buildings structures or objects. The Commission encourages the
retention of historical resources on site and discourages the non -historic grouping of
historic buildings into parks or districts However, it is recognized that moving an
historic building structure or object is sometimes necessary to prevent its destruction.
Therefore a moved building structure or object that is otherwise eligible may be listed
in the Califomia Register if it was moved to prevent its demolition at its former location
and if the new location is compatible with the original character and use of the historical
resource An historical resource should retain its historic features and compatibility in
orientation setting and general environment.
(2) Historical resources achieving significance within the past fifty (50) years. In
order to understand the historic importance of a resource. sufficient time must have
passed to obtain a scholarly perspective on the events or individuals associated with
the resource A resource less than fifty (50) years old may be considered for listing in
the Califomia Register if it can be demonstrated that sufficient time has passed to
understand its historical importance.
(3) Reconstructed buildings Reconstructed buildings are those buildings not
listed in the Califomia Register under the criteria in Section 4852 (b)(1)(2). or (3) of
this chapter. A reconstructed building less than fifty (50) years old may be eligible if it
embodies traditional building methods and techniques that play an important role in a
community's historically rooted beliefs customs and practices e.g., a Native American
roundhouse.
(e) Historical resource surveys Historical resources identified as significant in
an historical resource survey may be listed in the Califomia Register. In order to be
listed the survey must meet the following: (1) the resources meet the criteria of Section
4852 (b)(1) (4) of this chapter and (2) the survey documentation meets those
standards of resource recordation established by the Office in the Instructions for
Nominating Historical Resources to the Califomia Register' (August 1997) Appendix B.
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(1) The resources must be included in the State Historical Resources Inventory
at the time of listing of the survey by the Commission.
The Office shall review all surveys to assure the standards of resource
recordation which can be found in the "Instructions for Nominating Historical
Resources to the California Register" (August 1997) Appendix B of this chapter, have
been met. If the survey meets the standards, the Office shall recommend to the
Commission that all resources with a significance rating of category 1 through 4, or any
subcategories thereof, on DPR Form 523 be listed in the California Register. The
Office shall review all category 5 determinations for consistency with the California
Register criteria of significance as found in Section 4852 (b) of this chapter. Office
review will occur within sixty (60) days of receipt of the survey. At the end of sixty (60)
days the Office will either (1) forward the survey for consideration by the Commission
or (2) request additional information.
The status codes established to indicate eligibility to the National Register of
Historic Places have the following meanings:
A) Cateaory 1--Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
(B) Category 2—Formally determined eligible for listing in the National Register
(C) Category 3--Appears eligible for listing in the National Register;
(D) Cateaory 4—Could become eligible for listing in the National Register or
E) Cateaory 5--Locally significant
(3) If the results of the survey are five or more years old at the time of
nomination the documentation for a resource or resources, must be updated prior to
nomination to ensure the accuracy of the information. The statute creating the
California Register requires surveys over five (5) vears old to be updated.
(f) Historical resources designated under municipal or county ordinances.
Historical resources designated under municipal or county ordinances which have the
authority to restrict demolition or alteration of historical resources where the criteria for
designation or listing have not been officially approved by the Office may be
nominated to the California Register if, after review by Office staff, it is determined that
the local designation meets the following criteria:
(1) The ordinance provides for owner notification of the nomination of the
resource for local historical resource designation and an opportunity for public
comment.
(2) The criteria for municipal or county historical resource designation consider
the historical and/or architectural significance and integrity of the historical resource
and require a legal description of the resource.
(3) The designating authority issues findings or statements describing the basis
of determination for designation.
(4) The designation provides some measure of protection from adverse actions
that could threaten the historical integrity of the historical resource.
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NOTE Authority cited: Sections 5020.4 5024.1 and 5024.6, Public Resources Code.
Reference: Title 36 Part 60 Code of Federal Regulations: Sections 5020.1, 5C120.4
5020 7 5024 1 5024 5 5024.E 21084 and 21084.1 Public Resources Code.
4853. Application Format.
Applications shall be submitted on: (1) DPR Form 523-California Historic
Resources Inventory Form dated prior to January 1995: (2) DPR Form 422-
Archeological Site Record dated prior to January 1995; or (3) DPR Form 523 including
supplemental forms DPR 523 (c) (fl (q) (h) (i) (i) (k) and/or (1) dated prior to January
1995 as appropriate In addition the applicant shall submit a set of clearly labeled
photographs as described in the OHP 'Instructions for Nominating Historical
Resources to the California Register'( August 1997) Appendix B. with the recordation
form If historical resources are recorded after the effective date of this chapter. a DPR
Form 523 must be used In addition the Commission may require other information for
specific types of historical resources as listed in Section 4853 of this chapter.
(a) General requirements The requirements of Section 4853 (a)(1)-(4) of this
chapter shall apply to all historical resources which are nominated to the California
Register:
(1) The applicant shall use the inventory form which corresponds to the date of
recordation of the resource The inventory form shall be accompanied by a cover letter
which includes the name of the applicant the resource owner and local government
with land use control authority hereafter local government and a concise statement of
significance The statement of significance should clearly list the justification for the
importance of the historical resource.
(2) A sketch map shall be included clearly showing the boundaries of the
nominated resources the footprint of all contributing and noncontributing resources, a
directional North arrow, and scale Careful and accurate information shall be provided
with sufficient detail to ensure that a legal description of the proposed historical
resource may be recorded These details may include the UTM coordinates marked on
a section grid United States Geological Survey maps parcel number(s) and legally
recorded boundary lines Boundaries of sites with no material evidence of the
significant event must be clearly defined on the map on the basis of specific and
definitive historical documentation.
(3) One or more color slides and black and white or color photos shall be
provided to properly document the historical resource Color slides should provide a
realistic overview of the historical resource in its setting or detailed views of the
historical resource itself, as appropriate The Commission may require that the
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of the image relative to the sketch map described above.
(4) Primary numbers will be assigned by the Regional Information Center. The
applicant shall provide a copy of the application to the Information Center which has
responsibility for information regarding historical resources for the county in which the
resources are located (see Appendix B) at the same time the application is submitted to
the Office The Office of Historic Preservation will assure primary numbers are
assigned.
(b) Information Required for Historical Resources.
(1) Individual nominated resources. A single completed DPR Form 523 or Form
422 shall be submitted for each historical resource which is individually nominated. For
resources recorded prior to the effective date of this chapter either a single completed
DPR Form 523 or Form 422 shall be submitted for each historical resource which is
individually nominated. If the historical resource is recorded after the effective date of
this chapter, a DPR Form 523 (dated January 1995) shall be submitted for each
historical resource.
(2) Historic districts. In the case of an historic district, the applicant shall
complete one master form for the district as a whole, with an abbreviated form for each
contributing resource. A list of noncontributing resources is required and must be
provided in the cover letter. Owner information for each resource must be provided in
the cover letter. Slides of contributing historical resources and/or streetscapes shall be
included. Black and white or color photographs of each contributing historical resource
and representative streetscape are required.
(3) Archeological resources. Archeological resources will be considered for
nomination only after having been assigned a Site Trinomial Number by the appropriate
Regional Information Center (see Appendix B). The Commission may require
additional documentation to more accurately identify and define the site. Depending
upon the date the resource was recorded, the DPR Forth 523 (dated January 1995) or
Forth 422 must be accompanied by a statement of significance or research design
which explains why the resource qualifies for listing in the Califomia Register.
(4) Historical resource survey. Historical resources which have recordation
forms already on file in the inventory with the Office will not require additional DPR
Inventory Forms 523 (dated January 1995) unless the Commission requests re-
evaluation or re -survey. A cover letter shall provide the owner and the local
govemment information as described in Section 4853 (a)(1) of this chapter, an
overview of survey methodology to verify that the survey meets the standards
discussed in Section 4852 (e) of this chapter and adequate mapping showing all areas
surveyed.
(5) Historical resources and historic districts designated or listed as city or
county landmarks, historic resources or districts pursuant to any city or county
ordinance. and local landmarks and other resources designated under municipal or
county ordinances.
DPR Forth 523 shall be submitted for all local landmarks or locally designated
historical resources that have not previously been documented or do not have
approved recordation fortes on file with the Office. A cover letter shall be submitted, as
described in Section 4853 (a) of this chapter, and it must include information regarding
resource ownership local govemment, and a list of all resources included in the
nomination. A copy of the ordinance or criteria for local designation must be submitted
with the application. Submitting a copy of the ordinance is required whether the
resource was designated under a local historic preservation ordinance, which may
cover a group or category of historical resources, or under an ordinance or resolution
designating only the specific historical resource which is being nominated.
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NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 5020 4 5024 1 5024 5 and 5024 6 Public
Resources Code. Reference: Section 27288.2 Government Code Sections 5020.1,
5020.4 5020.7 5024.1 5024.5 5024.E 5029 21084 and 21084.1. Public Resources
Code.
4854. Application Procedures
(a) Ownership information It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide
complete information regarding the ownership of those historical resources which the
applicant wishes to be included in the California Register. The ownership data must
include assessor parcel numbers, maps and a legal description of the resources. The
applicant shall provide the owners' names and addresses on mailing labels, as well as
any information necessary to establish whether a proposed resource or district has
more than one owner. A boundary map and a list of all resource owners within the
proposed district boundaries shall be included for each district. The list shall indicate
whether the property of each owner is contributing or noncontributing to the
significance of the district. Resources will not be listed in the California Register over
the owner's objection, or in the case of a district, a majority of resource owners, but will
be "formally determined eligible for listing' (see Section 4855(c) of this chapter).
(b) Submitting the application. Historical resources may be nominated by any
individual or group including, but not limited to. members of the general public, private
organizations, or local government with control authority over the designated historical
resource.
(1) Local government, in whose jurisdiction the historical resource is located,
shall submit their applications directly to the Office.
(2) If the applicant is not a local government, the applicant must notify the clerk
of the local government by certified mail that an application will be filed with the Office
and request that the local government ioin in the nomination and/or provide comments.
Notification to the clerk of the local government shall include a copy of the application.
Ninety (90) days after notification to the clerk of the local government, the applicant
shall forward all completed applications and any comments to the Office.
(c) If the applicant is not the owner of the resource being nominated, within
thirty (30) days of receipt of the application, the Office will provide a copy of the
application to the owner and request any additional information.
NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 5020.4, 5024.1. and 5024.6. Public Resources Code.
Reference: Sections 5020.1 5020.4. 5020.7. 5024.1. 5024.5. 5024.6. 21084, and
21084.1 Public Resources Code.
4855. State Historical Resources Commission's Public Hearing of a Nomination.
consider comments that relate to the criteria for listing a resource in the California
Register.
(a) Public notification. At least sixty (60) days before the hearing to consider
the nomination for listing. the Office shall do all of the following:
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(2) Notify the local govemment and interested local agencies of the time and
place set for the hearing and the opportunity for public comments in support of or
opposition to the proposed listing.
(3) Notify the general public by means of the Commission's hearinq notices of
the scheduled hearing date and the opportunity to comment on the nomination.
(4) In the case of an historic district nominated either individually or as part of a
survey, the Office must make a reasonable effort to obtain the identities and addresses
of all owners of resources within the proposed district The Commission must provide
notice of the hearing and opportunity to comment or object to all identified owners
whether or not their properties were nominated as contributing resources.
(b) Support of or objections to the nomination. The Commission shall consider
public comments when it determines whether to list the historical resource in the
Califomia Register. Any person or organization including the following may submit
supporting or opposing comments to the Office before the hearing.
(1) Resource owners Private resource owners must make any objection to
listing in a notarized letter stating that they are the sole or partial owners that they
obiect to the listing and the reasons for their objection Letters of support from pnvate
resource owners are welcomed but not required If a private resource owner does not
reply to a properly transmitted letter of notification the absence of a reply will be
interpreted as consent to the historical resource designation.
(A) Each owner or partial owner of a privately owned individual historical
what percentage of the area of the proposed district such person owns.
(B) If a majodty of private resource owners should object for any reason, the
proposed individual resource or district will not be listed. However, in such cases. the
Commission shall designate the resource as "formally determined eligible for listing in
the Califomia Register." A resource that has been designated as eligible may be listed
at a later time if, and when the obiection is withdrawn.
(2) Local govemment Support of and obiections by, local govemment are to
be given full and careful consideration When the local govemment objects to the
listing the findings of the Commission shall identify the historical or cultural significance
of the resource and explain why the resource was listed in the Califomia Register over
the objections of the local govemment.
(c) Determinations of eligibility and formal listing A privately owned resource
may not be listed in the Califomia Register over the objection of its owner, or in the
case of a resource with multiple owners over the objection of a majority of private
resource owners A district may not be listed in the Califomia Register over the
objection of a maiodty of private resource owners within the proposed district. If a
district is listed it will be listed in its entirety and all contributing resources wall be listed,
whether or not the owner of that resource has objected.
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(1) If a private resource cannot be listed solely due to owner objection the
Commission shall designate the resource as "formally determined eligible for listing."
(2) An historical resource shall be considered formally "listed in the Califomia
Register" when the Commission, upon reviewing the nomination, designates the
resource as eligible for listing and accepts it for official listing in the California Register.
(3) The Commission shall adopt written findings to support its determinations.
Findings shall include a description of the historical resources and the historical or
cultural significance of the resources and identification of those criteria on which any
determination was based.
(4) Within forty-five (45) days after approval or disapproval of a nomination by
the Commission the Officer shall notify the applicant, resource owner(s), and the
affected local government in writing of the Commission's decision.
NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 5020.4. 5024.1, and 5024.6, Public Resources Code.
Reference: Title 36, Part 60, Code of Federal Regulations: Sections 5020.1. 5020.4,
5020.7 5024.1. 5024.5, 5024.6. 21084, and 21084.1, Public Resources Code.
4856. Criteria and Procedures for Removal of an Historical Resource from the
California Register of Historical Resources.
Historical resources are formally determined eligible for, or listed in, the
California Register on the basis of an evaluation of the historical data by qualified
professionals. The Commission may, at its discretion, consider a request for formal de -
listing after a public hearing has taken place.
(a) The Commission may remove an historical resource from the California
Register if one of the following criteria is satisfied:
(1) The historical resource, through demolition, alteration, or loss of integrity
has lost its historic qualities or potential to yield informatibn: or
(2) New information or analysis shows that the historical resource was not
eligible at the time of its listing.
(b) Documentation supporting a request for removal of an historical resource
from the California Register shall be provided to the Commission for its review. The
documentation shall include:
(1) A written request from the Officer, resource owner, a member of the public,
or local government in which the historical resource is located recommending the
removal of the resource including a detailed iustification based on the criteria listed in
Section 4856 (a)(1) or (2):
(2) Photographs and other documentation regarding the current condition of the
historical resource:
(3) Photographic and archival documentation of the historical resource at the
time of listing: and
(4) Complete current ownership information for historical resources included in
the listing.
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(c) The Office shall notify the resource owners the local govemment in which
the historical resource is located the general public and the individual organization or
govemment authority which made the original nomination at least sixty (60) calendar
days prior to the date scheduled for the public hearing At the hearing the Commission
shall hear comments and receive information regarding whether or not the criteria for
removal of an historical resource from the Califomia Register have been met. If the
criteria have been met the resource shall be removed from the Califomia Register. If
the criteria for removal have not been met the historical resource shall remain in the
Califomia Register. The decision of the Commission shall be final unless a request for
reconsideration is made pursuant to Section 4857 of this chapter.
(d) The Office shall notify the resource owners the local govemment described
above the general public and the individual organization or govemment agency
which made the original nomination within sixty (60) days after reaching a final
decision The decision of the Commission shall be binding.
Note• Authority cited: Sections 5020 4 5024.1 and 5024.E Public Resources Code.
Reference: Sections 5020 1 5020.4 5020.7 5024.1 5024.5, 5024.E 21084, and
21084.1, Public Resources Code.
4857 Requests for Redetermination by the State Historical Resources
Commission.
Requests for redetermination may be submitted within thirty (30) days after the
Commission transmits notice of its final determination Such requests shall set forth the
reasons why the Commission's determination was improper including all new relevant
facts and information.
(a) The Commission has the power to reverse or alter its prior determinations, in
whole or in partif any of the following occur:
(1) There is a significant error in the facts information or analysis on which the
prior decision was based: or
(2) The prior determination in light of current information appears to have
been arbitrary, capricious or based on substantial error.
(b) The Commission shall advise the applicant within sixty (60) days after
receipt of a request for redetermination whether it will consider such request and if so,
set the date for a hearing by the Commission.
(c ) If the request for redetermination is denied then the original determination
shall become final for all purposes unless the resource is later shown to be
demolished altered or has lost its integrity.
21084.1 Public Resources Code.
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4858. Saving Clause.
If _any one or more of the regulations in this chapter, or any portion of an one ne of
these regulations is found or held to be invalid, all other regulations and portions of
regulations shall be severable from the invalid regulation or portion and shall be
presumed to be valid.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 5020.4, 5024.1, and 5024.6, Public Resources Code.
Reference: Section 11350, Govemment Code: California Drive -In Restaurant Asso.
v. Clark (1943) 22 Cal.2d 287, 140 P.2d 657: Schenlev Affiliated Brands Corp. v.
Kirby (1971) 21 Cal.App.3d 177, 98 Cal.Rptr. 609.
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APPENDIX A:
A GLOSSARY OF TERMS
as used in the
CALIFORNIA REGISTER OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES
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Archeological District An area defined by a significant concentration, linkage, or
continuity of sites.
Archeological Site A bounded area of a resource containing archeological deposits
or features that is defined in part by the character and location of such deposits or
features.
The Archeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 06 U.S.C. 470aa1. Provides
for protection of terrestrial and submerged archeological resources. Authorizes criminal
prosecution for the excavation removal or damage of archeological resources on
public or Indian lands without appropriate permit Govems the transportation of illegally
obtained materials access to information and the permitting process.
Boundaries Lines delineating the geographical extent or area of an historical
resource.
Building A resource such as a house bam church factory hotel, or similar
courthouse and *ail or a house and bam.
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Califomia Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS). That collection of Site
since 1975 This shall include the State Historic Resources Inventory, the Califomia
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Archaeological Site Inventory, properties listed in the National Register of Historic
Places California Registered Historical Landmarks Califomia Points of Historical
Interest and the Califomia Register of Historical Resources.
Conservation Easement A less than fee simple interest in real property recorded as a
deed restriction which is designed to protect the historic cultural, archeological, or
ecological characteristics of a property. For purposes of the regulations in this chapter,
it is interchangeable with the term "Preservation Easement."
Cultural Heritage Pertaining to the sum total of traditions body of knowledge, e
inherited as possessions characteristics or conditions expressing a traditional way of
life subject to gradual but continuous modifications by succeeding generations.
Cultural Resource. See Historical Resource.
CultureA linkage of people possessing shared values beliefs, and historical
associations coupling social institutions and physical materials necessary for collective
survival.
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Disclosurearcheological site To make available any records that pertain to an
archeological site However, "archeological site disclosure" need not take place if the
nomination of a resource to the Califomia Register requires making known any records
which relate to archeological site information when those records are maintained by
either the Department of Parks and Recreation or the State Historical Resources
Commission.
District A geographic area which possesses a significant concentration, linkage, or
continuity of sites buildings areas structures or objects which are united historically,
culturally, or aesthetically by plan history, or physical development For purposes of
the regulations in this chapter this term is interchangeable with "Historic District_"
DPR Forth 422 Department of Parks and Recreation Archeological Resources
Inventory Form Number 422.
DPR Forth 523 Department of Parks and Recreation Historic Resources Invent(
Form Number 523.
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Evaluation A process carried out by the State Historical Resource Commission
whereby the significance and integrity of an historical resource is fudged, there
determining its eligibility for listing.
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Footprint. The form or pattem made by the perimeter of a building or other resource.'
Often used in connection with sketch maps or boundaries. A sketch map may show the
footprint of historic resources as they are found on a parcel of land.
Formally Determined Eligible for Listing. An historical resource shall be considered
"formally determined eligible for listing" when the State Historical Resources
Commission accepts the nomination of the historical resource and designates the
Property as eligible for listing in the Califomia Register.
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Historic Context. An organizing structure for interpreting history that groups
information about historical resources sharing a common theme, geographical area, or
chronology. The development of "historic context" is a foundation for decisions
regarding the planning identification evaluation registration and treatment of
historical resources based upon comparative historic significance.
Historic District A geographic area which contains a concentration of historic
buildings structures or sites united historically culturally, or architecturally. "Historic
districts" are defined by precise geographic boundaries Therefore "historic districts"
areas.
Historic Fabric (1) With regard to an historic building "historic fabric" means the
particular materials omamentation and architectural features which are consistent with
the historic character of the building (2) With regard to an historic district, "histonc
fabric" means all sites buildings structures features objects, landscaping, street
elements and related design components of the district which are consistent with the
historic character of the district(3) With regard to an archeological district "historic
fabric" means sites standing structures or buildings historic landscape (land
disturbance such as grading or construction) features (remnants of walls), and objects
(artifacts) which are consistent with the historic character of the district.
Historic Integrity. The ability of a resource to convey its historical significance.
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Historic Resources Inventory Form (DPR Form 523). A document which describes
the characteristics and locations of buildings, structures, objects, and districts recorded
for inclusion in an Historic Resources Inventory.
Historical Landmarks. See State Historical Landmark.
Historical Resource. Any object, building, structure, site, area, place, record, or
manuscript which is historically or archaeologically significant, or which is significant in
the architectural engineering, scientific, economic, agricultural, educational, sock
political, military, or cultural history of Califomia.
Historical Resources Inventory. A set of data, such as a list of historical resources,
generated through an Historical Resources Survey.
Historical Resources Survey. The process of systematically identifying, researching,
photographing, and documenting historical resources within a defined geographic area.
Identification. The process by which information is gathered regarding historical
resources.
Information Center. See Regional Information Center.
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Landscape Cultural A geographic area that (1) has been used shaped or modified
by human activity, occupation intervention: or (2) possesses significant value in the
belief system of a culture or society.
Landscape Designed A geographic area that (1) has significance as a design or
work of art: (2) was consciously designed and laid out by (a) a designer according to
academic or professional design standards, theories or philosophies of landscape
architecture* or (b) by an amateur using a recognized style or tradition; (3) has an
historical association with a significant person trend, or event in landscape gardening
or landscape architecture: or (4) has a significant relationship to the theory or practice
of landscape architecture.
Landscape Rural A geographic area that (1) has historically been shaped or
modified by human activity, occupancy, or intervention• (2) possesses a significant
concentration linkage or continuity of areas of land use vegetation. buildings or
structures roads or waterways or natural features: or (3) provides a sense of place.
Listed A Califomia Register historical resource shall be considered "listed" when 1
the State Historical Resources Commission after reviewing the nomination of the
historical resource accepts it for listing in the Califomia Register. or (2) it has been
automatically "listed" under Public Resources Code Section 5024.1 (dl(1) & (Q.
Local govemment A public agency with land -use control authority over a designated
historical resource Local govemments may include special district, tribal, city, or
county govemments.
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Manuscript (1) Bodies or groups of personal papers (2) Collections of documents
acquired from various sources according to a plan (3) Individual documents acquired
by a manuscripts repository because of their special importance (Society of American
Archivists
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National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). (42 U.S.C. 4321-4347 (1969)
(amended)) Created a process by which to analyze significant environmental impacts
including impacts to historical resources for federally funded or licensed actions.
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA). (16 U.S.C. 470 (1966)
(amended)) Established the National Register of Historic Places. Created a
partnership between federal state and local agencies to extend the national historic
Preservation programs to properties of state and local significance.
National Register Criteria The federally established standards for evaluating the
eligibility of properties for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.
National Register of Historic Places The (16 U.S.C. 470a. 36 C.F.R. Parts 60, 63).
The official inventory of districts sites buildings structures and objects significant in
American history, architecture archeology, and culture which is maintained by the
Secretary of the Interior under the authority of the Historic Sites Act of 1935 (16 U.S.C.
461-467 (1935) (amended)) and the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16
U.S.C. 470 (1966) (amended)).
Nomination A formal application submitted to the State Historical Resources
Commission for listing an historical resource on the Califomia Register of Historical
Resources.
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Object Manifestations that are primarily artistic in nature or are relatively small in
scale and simply constructed The "object' may be a fixture (real property) or movable
(personal property) Although it may be movable by nature or design an object must
be associated with a specific setting or environment The "obiect" should be in a setting
appropriate to its significant historical use role or character, for example a fountain or
boundary marker.
Officer. The State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) is appointed by the Govemor
under the authority of Public Resources Code Section 5020.6. The SHPO serves as
the Chief Administrative Officer of the Office of Historic Preservation and Executive
Secretary of the State Historical Resources Commission. The SHPO administers state
and federally mandated historic preservation programs under the authority of the
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National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 Section 101 (b)(3) (16 U.S.C. 470 (1966)
(amended)) and Cal. Pub. Res. Code Section 5024.
Owner. Those individuals partnerships corporations or public agencies holding fee
simple title to a resource The term does not include individuals partnerships
corporations or public agencies holding easements or less than fee simple intf'rests
including leaseholds.
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Penal Code Section 622.5. Provides misdemeanor penalties for every person, other
than the owner, who injures or destroys objects of historical or archeological interest
located on public or private lands.
Point of Historical Interest. The California Point of Historical Interest Program (Cal.
Pub Res Code Section 5021) is a state historical resources registration programs
established in 1965 which provides official recognition for historical resources that are
significant at a county or regional level but do not qualify for designation as California
Registered Historical Landmarks.
Preservation (treatment). The act or process of applying measures to sustain the
existing form integrity or historic fabric of an historical building or structure, or the form
or vegetative cover of an historic site It may include stabilization work, as well as
ongoing maintenance of the historic fabric
Preservation Commission A city or county board of appointed citizens with assigned
responsibilities for surveying designating and protecting historical resources May
also be called an historic review board design review board landmarks commission, or
cultural heritage commission.
Primary Number. The number used to identify and retrieve records regarding a
specific site in the California Historical Resources Information System. The Primary
Number describes the location of a resource in the same manner as a Site Trinomial
Number.
Protection (treatment). The act or process of applying measures to affect the physical
condition of an historical resource by guarding it from deterioration loss, or attack by
natural causes or to cover or shield it from threat of danger or harm. In the case of
buildings or structures these measures are usually temporarv� however, with regard to
archeological resources protective measures may be temporary or permanent.
Public Resources Code Section 5097.5. Defines as a misdemeanor the
unauthorized disturbance or removal of archeological historical, or paleontological
resources located on public lands.
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Reconstruction (treatment). The act or process of reproducing through construction
the exact form and detail of a vanished building structure, or object, or any part
thereof, as it appeared at a specified period of time.
Recordation. Section 27288.2 of the Govemment Code and Section 5029 of the
Public Resources Code require the County Recorder to record a certified resolution of
historical resources designation containing the name of the current property owner, the
historical resources registration program the designating entity, the specific historical
resources designation and a legal description of the property.
Regional Information Center. An Information Center of the Califomia Historical
Resources Information System under contract to the Office of Historic Preservation,
which receives manages and provides information on historical and archeological
resources "An Infonmation Center" may also provide training or technical assistance
on a fee -for -service basis.
Registration A program by which an historic resource is documented evaluated and
determined eligible or nominated for listing as a type of historical resource. Such
programs may be local, state, or national.
Rehabilitation (treatment). The act or process of retuming a property to a state of
utility through repair or alteration which makes possible an efficient contemporary use
while preserving those portions or features of the property which are significant to its
historical architectural, and cultural values.
Research Design Reveals the logic that will be used to direct identification,
documentation investigation analysis or treatment of an historical resource that
identifies the goals methods and techniques potential results and the relationship of
the potential results to other proposed activities or treatments.
Resource Contributing A resource which by location design, setting materials,
workmanship feeling and association adds to the sense of historical authenticity,
historical development, or value of an historical resource.
has been irretrievably lost.
Restoration (treatment) The act or process of reproducing the exact form and detail
of a vanished building structure or object or a part thereof, as it appeared at a specific
period of time.
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Secretary of Interior Standards Identified in the Secretary of the Interior Standards
and Guidelines for Historic Preservation Projects (36 C.F.R.67) with accompanying
interpretive guidelines which are utilized by federal agencies in the preservation of
historical properties that are listed, or are eligible for listing on the National Re c isl ter.
They are also used by some State Historic Preservation Offices in evaluating protects
proposed as historical resources in accordance with federal regulations or by local
govemments, organizations, and individuals in making decisions about the
identification, evaluation, registration, or treatment of historic properties. The
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation is aimed at retaining and
preserving those features and materials which are important in defining the historic
character of an historical resource. Technical advice about archeological and historic
preservation activities and methods is also included in the Secretary of the Interior's
Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation.
Site. A location of a significant event, a prehistoric or historic occupation or activity, or
a building or structure, whether standing, ruined, or vanished, where the location itself
possesses historical, cultural, or archeological value regardless of the value of any
existing building, structure, or object. A "site" need not be marked by physical remains
if it is the location of a prehistoric or historic event and if no buildings, structures, or
objects marked it at that time. Examples include trails, designed landscapes,
battlefields, habitation sites, Native American ceremonial areas, petroglvphs, and
pictographs.
Site Record. A document which describes the characteristics and location of a site
and which has been completed for entry in the California Archaeological Site Inventory.
Site Trinomial Number. A site registration number assigned by the Office of Historic
Preservation to a specific archeological resource under which all documentation for that
resource will be recorded.
Stabilization (treatment). The act or process of applying measures designed to
establish a weather resistant enclosure and the structural stability of an unsafe or
deteriorated property, or one which has the potential to deteriorate or to become_
unsafe, while maintaining the essential form as it exists at present.
State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). See Officer.
State Historic Resources Inventory. Compilation of all identified and evaluated
historical resources maintained by the State Office of Historic Preservation. It includes
all those historical resources evaluated in surveys that were conducted in accordance
with criteria established by the Office (see Appendix B) and were thereafter determined
eligible for or listed in the National Register of Historic Places or designated as
State Historical Building Code (SHBC). The State Historical Building Code is
contained in Part 8 of Title 24 (State Building Standards Code) and applies to all
qualified historical structures districts, and sites designated under federal, state, or
local authority. It provides alternatives to the Uniform Building Code in cases consistent
with building regulations for the rehabilitation preservation restoration, or relocation of
qualified historic structures designated as historic buildings.
State Historical Landmarks. The California Registered Historical Landmarks Program
(Cal Pub Res Code Section 5021) is a state historical resources registration program
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which was created in 1949 to recognize historical resources with regional and statewide
significance to the history of Califomia.
State Historical Resources Commission (SHRC). Commission appointed by the
Govemor under Public Resources Code Section 5020.4 and 5020.5. The SHRC has
broad responsibilities for the statewide historic preservation program that include
conducting a statewide inventory of historical resources establishing criteria for
evaluating historical resources and conducting public hearings to develop and review a
statewide historical resources plan.
Statement of Significance An organizational format which groups information about
related historical resources based on theme geographic units and chronological
period The information should describe why the resource is significant within a relevant
historic context.
Structure A construction made for a functional purpose rather than creating human
shelter. Examples of structures include mines, bridges and tunnels.
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Tax Certification A provision of federal tax law which under certain conditions, allows
money invested in capital rehabilitation to be deducted from income taxes owed. See
those provisions for certified National Register structures which are included in the
Economic Recovery Act of 1981 (Intemal Revenue Code Sections 48 168, 170, and
280E .
Traditional Cultural Properties A geographic area or historical resource that
embodies important cultural values It may contain landscape characteristics that are
the tangible evidence of the activities and habits of the people who occupied
developed and shaped the land to serve their needs or it may include several
categories of properties It may also contain or consist primarily of natural features_
which are important in a religious or belief system.
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UTM Coordinates A set of metric coordinates (eastino and northing) that indicate a
unique location according to the Universal Transverse Mercator grid appearing on
maps of the United States Geological Survey.
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APPENDIX B:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR NOMINATING
HISTORICAL RESOURCES
TO THE
CALIFORNIA REGISTER
OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES
Office of Historic Preservation
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento, GA 94296-0001
AUGUST 1997
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FROM: Leslie Mouriquand, Associate Planner Jo,(,/
VIA: Christine di Iorio, Planning Manager „n
DATE: March 9, 1998
SUBJECT: CLG Training Opportunity
Approval has been granted by SHPO for CLG Training Credit for attendance at the Society for
California Archaeology meeting, in particular, the two symposia to be held on Thursday, April 9,
1998, that focus on archaeological projects in the Coachella Valley. See the attached schedule for
details. There is also a plenary session with additional topics on California archaeology that
morning. The daily registration is $20 and can be paid at the door. Preregistration for the: entire 4-
day meeting is $50. The meeting will be held at the Hyatt Islandia Hotel on Mission Bay.
Additional information can be found at the SCA website www.scanet.org If you have any
questions regarding this memo, please call me at 777-7068.
Attachment
C: Jerry Herman, Community Development Director
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1998 SCA Annual Meeting
1998 Annual Meeting Program
Society for California Archaeology
Hyatt Islendia Hotel on San Diego s Mission Say
San Diego, Califomia
April 8-11,1998
w .scaaetorg
Society for California Archaeology Program Committee
Program Chair
Ronald V. May (Fort Guijarros Museum Foundation)
Local Arrangements
Michael Sampson (State Parks & Recreation)
Registration
Myra Herrmann (City of San Diego)
Design and Program Production
Dale Ballou May (Fort Guijarros Museum Foundation)
Webmasters
C. Kristine Roper (SCA Fresno)
and Steve Dondero (Caltrans)
Society for California Archaeology Executive Board 1997-1998
President
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coffee. and light snacks will be provided.
T0017:30-TBA PM Chinese Symposium Dinner. Dine Together & Network. Chinese Restaurant, San Diego. (No
host, location to be announced. $12.00 - $14.00 per person TBA.)
Sunday, April 12
9:00 AM-3:00 PM Historic Campo Train Ride. Tour of 1880 Stone Store and Museum. Minimum of 35 people.
$25.00.
Program
Thursday, April 9
III Plenary Session. Out of the Peat Into the Furore: Dbeetbm for Catifernis Archaeology in the New Mmeooimo.
Char. Lym H. Gamble. 8..,00 AM-12:00 PM. Balky B and
8:00 Introductory Comments: Assembtywoman Denise Moreno Ducheny and Cheriyn Widel, State Historic
Preservation Officer.
8:30 Claude N. Warren. Thoughts for the Future Embedded in the Pest.
David A. Fredrickson. Fifty Years ofDvt, Assemblages, and Ideas.
Patricia Martz The Tarnished Marshalltown.
Michael A. Glawow. Past and Future ofEfj is to Understand Subsistence Change in Coastal California Prehistory.
Chester King. Vision of a Futive jar the Archaeological Swdy of Native Californian Societies.
Joame M. Mack. Pottery? In California?: The Obscurity of California'slndigenous Ceramic Traditions.
Michael Moran. Pr,aWctrfar Pleistocene Archaeology in California.
Robert L. Beltinger. Wmthty of Thought. Rewash Aoblems for California Archaeology.
Discuwent Kent G. Lightfoot
12:00-1:30 PM Lunch Break
(RT7] 12.110.130 PM Avoestional Socktin Hound Table. Myra Herten — Garden Room F
Lake LeConte. Chao Rus"ca Kadeabug. Garden Room F.
1:30 Lucile Ronan McCown. The 50 Year Lake LeConte Project.
1:45 Doris Hoover Bowers. A Biololykat Survey of the Lake LeConte Basin.
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2:00 Ronald V. May. Ceramic Rims from the Rim of Lake LeConle. \
2:15 Ruth Dee Simpson. Lithics from Lake LeConte Shoreline Survey. \
2:30 Jay von Wedhof. The Rise of Lake LeConte (AKA Lake Cahuifla). \
2:45 Pat King. The Future of the Lake LeConte Collections.
3:00 Coffee Break
115 Brenda D. Smith and James P. Brock. From Shoreline to Mesquite Dune: Changing Subsistence Strategies
at CA-RIV-4754, La Quirts.
3:30 Bruce Love. Recent Findings from due Archaic Period from the North End of Ancient Lake Cahutla.
[3] Rock Rings and Fish Traps: Prehistoric Lifeways at Lake Cahuilla, Salton Sea Test Base, Imperial
County. Chi DaaAc Huey. Gmden Room F.
3:45 Rebecca McCorkle Apple. Introduction to Recent Archaeological Investigations at the Salton Sea Test Base
on the Southwest Shore of Ancient Lake Cahudia.
4:00 James H. Cleland. Pakio-Indian to Profohtstonic: The Chronology of Human Occupation of Salton Sea Test
Base.
4:15 Tanya Wahoff. Flaked Lithic Tools from Recent Investigations on the Salton Sea Test Base.
4:30 Andrew Pigniolo. Typological Trouble: Lake Cahutla Ceramics and Typology.
4:45 Stephanie Rose and Cheryl Bowden-Renna. Sandstone Features Adjacent to Lake Cahuilla. /
5:00 Discussant Andrew York Prehistoric Use of the Recessional Shorelines of Lake Cahutle.
(4] San Dleguito-La Jolla: Chronology and Controversy, Ten Years Later. Chair: Marty Rosen. Balbwm B.
1:30 G. Timothy Gross and John A Hildebrand. San Dieguto and La Jolla: Insights from the 1964 Excavations at
the C.W. Hams Site.
1:45 Andrew R. Pigniolo. Patterns and Time: The Complexities of Viewing Southern Cali(omia Human Pest.
2:00 Claude N. Warren. A History of the Interpretations of Loans II at the Harris Site.
2:15 Dennis R. Gallegos and Adage B. Schroth. Redefining 'San Diegr to Tradition' for San Diego County.
2:30 Brian F. Smith. The San Dieguto and Le Jolla Controversy - Ockham's Razor
2:45 Shelly Raven -Jennings. Inland Archaic Hunters of the Far West the Undescribed.
3:00 Coffee Break
3:15 Gary R. Fink The C. W. Harris Site: A Success Story.
3:30 Discussant Claude N. Warren
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Preservation Advocate IT
National Trust for Historic Preservation
105TH CONGRESS
CONVENES FOR SECOND
SESSION: Outlook for
Preservation in 1998
The House and Senate will convena for
second sessicr of the 105th Congress on January 27th.
For your information, we have provided a copy of the
Congressiona' calendar and a summary of the key
preservation Issues that the National Trust wiii be
pursuing in Congress in 1998.
in this edition
105th Congress Convenes for Second
Session: Outlook for Preservation in 1998
- Historic Homeownership Assistance Act
- ISTEA Reauthorization Prospects
- Takings Legislation
- HPF Reauthorization Outlook
. FY99 Budget Process
- Postal Community Partnership Act
- Congressional Calendar for 1998
• Cultural Resources Inquiry on Federal
Stewardship
State and Local Policy Update: Vermont
Legislature Considers Downtown
Revitalization Bill
• U.S. Mint Picks Downtown Site for New
Administrative Building
• FORUM NEWS Special Report on Taxpayer
Relief Act
Changing Places Still Available; Other
Publications for Sale
• Preservation Leadership Training (PLT)
Announcement
1998 Congressional Calendar
HOUSE I SENATE
Reconvenes
Jan.17
Jan.27
President's Day
Feb. 16-23
Feb. 16-23
Recess
Spring Recess
April 2-20
April 4-19
Memorial Day
May 25-29
May 23-31
Recess
Independence
June 16-July 13
June 21- July 5
Day Recess
August Recess
Aug. 1C- Sept.
Aug. 1 -Sept 7
8
Target
Oct
Oct
Alournment
Make note cfthese breaks in the Congressional
schedu'.e and take advantage of these opportunities to
visit your representatives at home dcrng one o` the
scheduled recesses and acvocate for the following pubic
policy issues:
Historic Homeownership Assistance Act (H.W 1134,
S. 496). The Historic Homeownersnip Assistance Act
finished the first session of the 105th Congress with 104
ccsponsors in the House and 23 in the Senate -- a very
promising start and a good base of support to build
momentum for the second session. The bill just missed
being Included in last year's tax bill and preservationists
must re -energize the bill's supporte-s'o take advantage
of opportunities for the homeoa,mership tax credit in a
omnibus tax bill this year. We urge you to contact your
Representatives and Senators and ask them to
cosponsor the proposed legislation. Below is a list of the
cosponsors as of the close of the first session of the
105th Congress.
` = Indicates membership on the House `Nays and
Means Committee or Senate Finance Ccmmittee
H.R.1134
Sponsor
E. Clay Shaw, Jr. (R-FL) `
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Cosoorsors - 104
Lowey, Nita M. (D-NY)
Lucas, Frank iR-OK)
Baesler. Scotty (Di
Matsui, Robert T (D-CA) '
Baker. Richard H. (R-LA)
McCarthy, Karer (D-MO)
Bartlett, Roscoe (R-MD)
McCollum Bill (R-FL)
Barton, Joe (R-TX)
McCrery Jim (R-LA.)
Bentsen, Ken (D-TX)
McDermott, Jim. lD-WA)
Bereuter Doug (R-NE)
McGovern. James P. (D-MA)
Bishop, Sanford (D-GA;
Meek, Carrie (D-FL)
Biley, Thomas J , Jr. (R-VA)
M.ca, John (R-FL)
Bonior, David (D-Ml)
Nadler, Jerrold (D-Nit )
Bors.ci, RobertA (D-FA)
Neal, Richard E (D-MA)'
Bunning, Jim (R.-KY) *
Clver, John W. (D-MA)
Burton, Dan, (R-iN)
Owens, Major R. (D-NYj
Calvert, Ken (R-CA)
Parker, Mike (R-MS)
Camp, Dave (R-MI) *
Pascrell, William J.. Jr. (D-NJI)
Cardin, Benjamin L. (D-MD) `
Payre, Donald M. (C-Il
Carson Juha M. (D-IN)
Peterson, Collin C (D-MN)
Caste, Michael N iR-DE)
Pickering, Charles (R-MS)
Chambliss, Saxby (R-GA)
Price, David E (D-NC'l
Christian -Green, Donna (D-VI,
Rogers, Harold (R-KY)
Clay, Wi'llam (D-MO)
Ros-Lehtinen, ileana (R-FL)
Clayton, Eva (D-NC)
Rush, Bobby (D-IL)
Clyburn, James (D-SC)
Sabo, Martin Olav (D-MN)
Costello, Jerry F. (D-IL)
Sanders, Bernard (I -VT)
Coyne, William J (D-PA) '
Shays, Chrstopher (R-CT)
Crape, Michael (R-ID)
Skaggs, David E. (D-COj
Danner, Pat (D-MO)
Slaughter, Louise M. (D-VY)
Davis, Danny (D-IL;, jl
Smith, Christopher H. (R-NJ)
Davis. Thomas M- III (R-VA)
Smith, Nick (R-M1)
Deal. Nathan (R-GA)
Snyder, Vic F. (D-AR)
De Fazio, PeterA (D-OR)
Stark, Fortney H (D-CA) `
Del-auro, Rosa (D-CT
Tauzin, W_J "Billy" (R-LA)
Deliums, Ronald V. (D-CA)
Thompson, Bennie G. (C-MS)
Deutsch. Peter (D-FL)
Traficant, James A., Jr. (D-CH
Diaz-Balart, Lincoln (R-FL)
Underwood, Robert (D-GU)
Ehrlich, Robert, Jr. (RMD)Vento,
Bruce F. (D-MN)
English, Philip S. (R-PA) *
Walsh, James T. (R-NY)
Etheridge. Bob (D-NC)
Weldon, Curt (R-PA)
Fat -Leh, Chalker (D-PA)
Weygand, Robert A (C-RI)
Flake, Floyd H. (D-NY)
Wolf, Frank R (R-VA)
Foglietta Thomas M rD-PA)
Ford, Harold E. (C-TN)
S.496
Fowler, Tille (R-FL)
Frost, Martin (D-TX)
Soonscr
Gephardt, Richard A. (D-MO)
Goode, Virgil H , Jr. (D-VA)
Jahn Chafee (R-RI) "
Greenwood, J m (R-PA)
Gutknecht, Gil (R-MN)
Cosoorsors - 23
Hilliard. Earl (D-AL)
Hlnchey, Ma -trice (D-NYj
Allard, Wayne (R-CO)
Houghton, Arro (R-NY) *
Baucus. Max (D-MT)
Jackson, Jesse, Jr (D-IL)
Breaux, John (D-LA)
Jefferson, William J (D-LA) "
Coats Dan (R-IN)
.,chn, Chris (D-LA)
Cochran, Thad (R-MS)
Johnson, Eddie Bernice (D-TX)
Durbin, Richard (D-IL)
Johnson, Nancy (R-CT) '
D'Arnato, Alfonse M.(R-NY)'
Kaptdr, Marcy (D-CH)
Ford, Wendell H. (D-KY)
Kennedy, Patrick J. (D-RI)
Graham, Bob (D-FL)
Kennelly, Barbara (C-CT) "
Helms, Jesse (R-NCj
Kupatrick Carolyn C (D-lv11)
Hutchinson Tim (R-AR)
Kingston, Jack (R-GA)
Affords, James (R-VT) *
Lewis, John ;D-GA) *
chnson, Tim (D-SD)
Livingston, Bob (R-1-A)
Kerrey, J Robert (D-NE) "
Lofgren, Zoe (C-CA)
Landrieu. Mare (D-LA)
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Leahy, Patrick J. (D-VT)
Lott. Trent (R-MS) *
Moselay-Brauh Carol (D-IL)
Moynihan, Daniel P (D-NY)'
Reed, Jack (D-RI)
Rockefeller, John D. (ID -WV)*
Specter, Arlen (R-PA)
Torricelli, Robert G. (D-NJ)
Intermodal Surface Transportation Reauthorization
(ISTEA): House and Senate Bill Prospects
Congress adjourried the first session without
approving a multi -year renewal of the nation's surface
transportation programs. Instead, a short-term extension
- S. 1519 -- was passed to keep state surface
transportation programs and the federal bureaucracy in
business w.th stop -gap funding until May 1, 1998,
Regrettably, S. 1519 permits states with
urexperl balances in their enhancements and CMAQ
(congestion mitigation and air quality) accounts to devote
that money to road projects. Although states are required
to replenish these accounts as soon as a multi -year
renewa is enacted, the provision gives a dangerous
blessing to the 'transfers bii'ty" concept, which
preservationists oppose. Transferability only gives aid
and comfort to those state transportation agencies that
hate the enhancements and CMAQ mandates and
encourages them to continue to disrespect these
programs
Also, we have heard disturbing news that Feceral
Hignnay Administration (FHWA) officials are attempting
to pressure some state DOTS to severely limit the
eligibility of historic preservation projects. The practical
effect of such pressure will be to render historic
preservation enhancements projects ineligible for funding
if the structures did not or will not serve a transportation
purpose. FHWA appears to be proposing I wits for
historic preservation which do net apply to the other n re
enhancements activities and will end el gibuity for projects
that are not historic transportation facilities. FHWA has
already issued two previous memos on the subler-.t -- one
in 1992 and another in 1995 -- identifying and
emphasizing the need for :he transportation nexus in
reiaticn to historic preservation project selection in the
enhancements program
Senate Bill Prospects. ISTEA2
The Senate is expected to resume consideration
of S. 1173 -- a six -year reauthorizatioc of ISTEA -- in
February, but rumors abound that the time frame will slip
into the Spring. There will be important, far-reaching
amendments offered curing Senate debate., includinc
ones to. (1) increase the dollar amounts, (2) change the
dollar distributions among the states, (3 ) alter the
Congestion M-.tigatlon and Air Quality program to permit
its fund�rgto be used for more single occupancy road
lanes, (4) weaken the National Environmental Policy Act
as it applies to transportation projects, and (5) dissipate
limited federal public transit resources by changing the
allocation formulas.
Two amendments to ISTEA2 nave surfaced
which are of serious concern to preservationists. The first
amendment is offered by Senator Byrd (DAW) and
proposes to 000st transportation spending 'levels, but
does not also require the states to commit their additional
money proportionally among the several surface
transportation accounts -- including safety, CMAQ, and
enhancements. The Byrd amendment will do
preservation more harm than good in the skates where the
commitment to an environmental perspective for
Yansportation is weak. where good enhancements
pn;ects anguish in the development stage, and
numerous other worthy and deserving projects are
completely unfunded. Tile second amendment was filed
by Senator BroNnback (R-KS) and would allow state
DOTS to effectively eliminate then Transportation
Enhancements Programl The Broo-rback amendment
would make :he Enhancements Program octional cy
allowing state DOTS to petition the LISDOT Secretary for a
waiver to use enhancements funds for road pro.iects.
House B II Prospects: BESTEA.
The bipartisan leacership of the F.(,use
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee agreed to
postpone House consideration of a six -year
reauthorization of ISTEA last July because the budget
resolution failec to sanction the expanded level of
transportatior spending as outlined in H.R. 2400, the
"Building Efficient Surface Transportatior and Equity Act"
;BESTEA). As the first session drew to a close,
disagreement in the House and Senate or transportation
spending and policy prevented enactment, and a short
term, six-morth extension of !STEA followed.
BESTEA's longterm fortunes in Congress rely on
greatly increased spending levels to satisfy tie demands
of states that have been previously shortchanged by
federal allocation formulas. Most observers of the
legislation believe that it will not be possible to pass a
long term surface transportation bll without resolving the
grievances of the so-called donor states (i.e., states that
contribute more monav to the Highway Trust Fund than
they get back).
Unfortunately, BESTEA also contains bac news
for the enhancements program. Opponents of
enhancements had pressed the committee hard to Take
enhancements op`.ional by giving states the abi'Ay to
transfer enhancements money to roads and bridges. .A
compromise was worked out by House suoporters of
erhancements to permit the "transferability" option for half
of any additional enhancements funds, over and above
the levels the s'ates are presently receiving. The Senate
bill contains no such restrictions on the growth of
enhancemcnts.
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Takings Legislation
Two private property rights bills, S '204 and S
1256, are pend ng before the Senate Judiciary
Committee. Both threaten to override local zoning
procedures by turning land use and takings disputes into
federal cases. If enacted into law, these bills would
expedte access to the federal courts for private property
owners who claim their rights ,nave been injured by
government action. Property owners could bypass locally
elected officials and public hearings, and eliminate the
existing requirement that takings claimants first pursue
available state remedies before fling suit iri federal court
We urge you to write to voir Senators and ask
tnem to oppose S 1204 and S. 1256 because these bills
jeopardize sound land use planning at the local level by
Allowing developers to sue in federal court upon
rejection of a single lard use proposal, no matter
how extreme or harmful :o the community
Adowing developers to sidestep local procadures
and go directly to federal court simply by claim ng
that an appeal or variance would be "reasonaoiy
onlike'v" to succeed
Allowing takings claimants to sue in federal court
without first seeking compensation in state court.
The US Supreme Court has ruled that state or
loca action does not violate the Fifth .Amercment
unless the claimant is denied compensation in
state court
N.R. 1534, the companion bill to S. 1204,
passed the House on October 22, 1997 by a vote of 248-
178 and was referred to the Berate Judiciary Committee
on November 13th. Senatcr Orrin Hatch (R-UT),
chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced
S. 1256 on October 6th. The b ll has 10 cosponsors
Burns, Conrad (R-MT)
Coverdell, Paul (R-GA)
Gramm, Phil (R-TX)
Hage!, Church (R-NE)
Hutcnrnson Tim (R-AR)
Lott, Trent (R-MS)
Reid, Tarry (G-NV)
Sessions, Jeff (R-AL)
Thurmond, Strom (R-SC)
Warner, Jonn (R-VA)
Historic Preservation Fund Reauthorization (H.R.
1622)
The House Subcommittee on National Parks and
Public Lards held a hearing on H R 1522, a bill rrakinc
amendments to the National Historic Preservation Act of
1966 (NHPA), or October 21. 1997 H R. 1522 wN
extend :he authorization for deposits of royalties from off
shore oil leases for the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF)
through 2002. The HPF provides funding for the ,national
preservation program through the annual appropriations
process.
The National Trust strongly endorses the
rea-ithcrization of deposits to the Historic Preservation
Fund The last reauthorization of the HPF occurred in
1992 and included substantial amendments to the
NHPA. The National Trus: believes that further
amendments to the NH°A are not required at this time,
but H.R. 1522 does propose changes to the Act which
the Natonal Trust supports.
Amending the NHPA, by codifying President
Clinton's Executive Cider No. 13006 of May
1996 stipulating that Federal agenoes give first
consideration to historic properties In historic
districts in central downtown areas and business
districts when relocating federal facilities.
Repealing Seotion 107 of the National Historic
Preservation Act, which exempts the White
House and its grounds. the Supreme Court
building and its grounds, and the United States
Capitol andts related buildings and grounds
from the Act. The National Trust recommends
that Congress amend Section 107 to make it
consistent with the legislative history of the
National Hlstor c Preservat�.cn Act, which exempts
only 'principal buildings and grounds.'
The addition of a new section of the Act (Section
217) which authorizes the Advisory Counci'i on
Historic Preservation to resolve disputes and
disagreements which may arise arnong
govern Tent agencies and project sponsors
The National Trust will strongiv oppose any
undesirable amendments relating to property rights.
owner consent, and other issues that .Tay arise during
further consideration of the bill. A Senate bill has not yet
been introduced.
Federal Funding for Historic Preservation: Fiscal
Year1999 Budget
President Clirton has stated his intention to
submit a balanced budget to Congress for fiscal year
1999 -- the first balances budget in 3C years and three
years ahead cf the schedule agreed to in the 1997
budget accord' A robust economy and projections of a
budget surplus have fueled debate aoout how any
surplus revenues should be spent
The good news about the budget and the
economy does not necessarily oortend a windfall for
historic preservation funding. The Historic Preservation
Fund (HPF) was funded at $40.812 million for fiscal year
1998 but provided only FY97 level funding for the State
Mstonc Preservation O`fideB ;$29.234 irr iionl and the
National Trust ($3 5 million) Tribal Preservation Offices
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received a slight increase to $2.296 million and
Historically Black Colleges and Universities were
increased to 55.622 million. For fiscal year 1999, the
Natioral Trust will not seek an appropriation which,
tneoretically, could yield more dollars for the State Historic
Preservation Officers (SHPOs) and other non-federal
partrers in the national preservaion program. The
National Trust will advocate for increased funding for the
SHPOs anc other partners is the national preservation
program.
"Post Office Community Partnership Act" (H.R. 1231)
A coalition including the National Trust for
His'oric Preservation and five other organizations -- the
Natioral Governors Association, National '_eague of
Cities, National Association of Postmasters of the United
States, International Downtown Association, and the
American Planning Association -- are :working to promote
the passage ofthe 'Post Office Community Partnership
Act' (H,R. 1231),
Rao. Earl Blumenauer ;D-OR; introduced the
"Post Cffice Community Partnership Act' on April 8, 1997
in response to the U.S. Postal Service's ;USPS)
escalating trend towards reooating post off ces away from
traditional downtowns to suburban locations. The
proposed legislation provides for minimum citizen
involvement reeuirements which would apply to the
renovation, relocation, closing, or consol cation of pest
offices, and requires the Postal Service to comply with
any local zoning or building codes with which State and
local governments mus' also comply
The Festal Service responded to H. R. 1231 and
pressure from the Natonal Trust by issuing a new
Community Relations Guide for U S Postal Service
Facilities Projects' on June 19, 1997 which proposes
positive changes and modifications to the agency's
facilities relocation and closing policies. These
modifications include: increased emphasis on community
awareness; additional time periods for public comment;
and new community notdicat on tools for facility projects.
The new guide also emphasizes the Postal Service's
intend to carry out a'good neighbor' policy by proceeding
on facility projects based first on expansion of the present
facility, second, the renovation of another building, and
third, using newly -owned or leased construction.
However, passage of H.R 1231 is essential to
codify elements of the Postal Service's new guidelines in
law and fully acknowledge the 40,000 post offices across
the United States as "an integral part of our communities
which form part of our nation's heritage."
To further the goal of passing H. R. 1231 in this
session of Congress cosponsorship recruitment efforts
are a high priority. -he support coalition has set a goal of
signing on 100 cosponsors by the Spring. H.R 1231
currently has 44 cosponsors and we urge you to contact
your Representative if his or her name is not the list below
H.R. 1231 Cosponsors -44
Rep. Martin Frost (D-TX)
Rep. Thomas M. Foglietta (D-PA)
Rep Bernard Sanders (I -VT)
Rep. Robert A. Bcrski (C-PA)
Rep. Am,) Houghton, Jr. (R-NY'I
Rep. Rosa CeLauro ;D-C T )
Rep. John E. Baldacci (D-ME)
Rep. Peter DeFazic (D-OR)
Rep. Virgil H Goode, Jr. (D-VA)
Rep. John Lewis (D-GA)
Rep Doug Bereuter (R-NE)
Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA)
Rep. Sam Farr (D-CA)
Rep. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)
Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-GA)
Rep. Roger Wicker (R-MS)
Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-PA)
Rep. Vic Snyder (D-AR)
Rep Darlene Hooley (D-CR)
Rep. Jchn J. LaFalce (D-NY)
Rep. Michael Mac" Collins (R-GA)
Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY)
Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA)
Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-NY)
Rep John Oiver (D-MA)
Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH?
Rep Jim Turner (D-TX)
Rep Nathan Deal (R-GA)
Rep. Mattnew G. Martinez (D-CA)
Rep. Robert I. Wexler (D-FL)
Rep. Benjamin A. Gilman R-NY)
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (C-TX)
Rep. Elizabeth Purse (D-OR)
Rep. Robert .A Weygand(D-RI)
Rep. Thomas J Bliley, Jr. (R-VA)
Rep.uohn P. Murtha(D-PA)
Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI)
Rep. Ric< Boucher(D-VA)
Rep. Jc Ann Emerson (R-MO)
Rep. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
Rep. Edward A. Pease (R-IN)
Rep. Henry `Jbaxran (D-CA.)
Rep. Thomas H. Allen (D-ME)
Rep. Lyrn Woolsey ;D-CA)
if you need any assistance in following up with
your Representatives o H.R. 1231. contact Michael
Harris of Rep. Blumenauer's office at 202-225-4811 A
sample letter Is also available for use in drafting
correspondence to your Representatives. Please contact
the National Trusts Department of Law and Public Policy
at 202-588-6254 or write us an e-ma I (policy@nthp.org)
for further information
INQUIRY ON DoD STEWARDSHIP OF HISTORIC
RESOURCES: GIVE US YOUR STORIESI
The National Trust is in need of your assistance
to assess the obstacles preservation encounters on
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military installations from a funding, programmatic, or
regulatory standpoint.
We need to know' about any federal barriers
which may have suostantially delayed, impeded.. or
prevented preservation of historic resources on military
bases. Barriers can range from the very specific (arcane
regulatory language, guidelines, or requirements narrow
definitions of program eligibility) to the most general
problems ;the absence of a clear mandate to further
historic preservation's goals). For example, we want to
k:rcw if demolition and new construction often prevaii over
rehabilitation in funding polices and cost anaigses,
if you would like to share your experiences with
barriers to historic preservation on military bases, send us
a brief synopsis ( three to five paragraphs) of your story.
Make sure you provide a clear example of federal
stewardship inertia or hostility to historic preservation.
Send your stories via mail, °ax.. or a -mad to the following'
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Department of Law and Public Policy
ATTN. Laura Skaggs
1785 Massachusetts Avenue, N W.
Washington, DC 20036
202-588-6255 (phone)
202-588-6036 (fax)
polli org (e-mail)
STATE AND LOCAL POLICY UPDATE: Vermont
Legislature Considers Downtown Revitalization Bill
The Vermont State Legislature is considering a
bill that recognizes its communities' downtown districts as
key assets to the state's future and encourages
renvestmart and revitalization of these areas through
long-term, formalized public -private partnerships.
The "Downtown Legislation" (H. R. 278) offers a
number of benefits to designated downtowns, including
two state tax credits for the rehabilitation of older and
historic buildings (a 5010 state tax credit for substantial
rehabilitation in conjunction with the federal rehabilitation
tax credit. or 25% of the first S100,OOC of qualified
expend tures on cider and historic buildings); increased
eligibility [for any state or federal program assistance
providing funding or other aid to a municipal downtown]
for those seeking to reuse contaminated sites (as well as
availability of planning grants to help them do so),
reduced Labor and Industry fees for sprinkler systems,
tax credits for training employees of businesses
ccrnmitting to a designated downtown district, the abil ty
to post speed !inns of less than 25 mph in the downtown,
the ability to develop an informational and guidance sign
program, and targeted technical assistance from several
programs.
The 'Downtown Legislation" will ensure that
investment and commitment to downtowns is long-term
and sustainable by having the public arc private partners
in a designated commun ty execute a "Community
Reinvestment Agreement. The "Agreement" hnll require
the celmeation of the downtown district, plans for
ercouraging the adaptive reuse of buildings within the
district, a marketing plan, a plan for improvement of
putlic infrastructure -- includmg parking, pedestrian
amenities and public spaces, a plan for multi -modal
transportation, and the creation of a sustainable
revitalization organization with the funding necessary to
implement the Agreement.
H R. 278 wile also establish a state board with
interagency and community representation. The board
will be responsible for the designation of downtowns and
for reviewing requests for tax create. The Vermont
Department of Housing and Community Afl'airs will
administer the program
The "Downtown Legislation" passed the Vermont
House in May 1997 and is awaiting action by the Senate.
The bill enjoys strong inter -agency support: within he
Administration and bipartisan support in the Legislature.
The bill may be viewed and its progress in the State
Legislature monitored via the Internet at
www.leg state vt us.
U.S. MINT PICKS DOWNTOWN SITE FOR NEW
ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING
The U.S. Mint announced on January 13tn that it
has picked a downtown site in ?Washington, D C. for its
new administrative building where it will consolidate the
offices of 310 of is District workers.
The announcement is yet another affirmation of
the Clanton Executive Order 13006 which calis on he
federal government to undertake "various efforts to
revitalize our central cities, which have hs':orically served
as the centers for growtr and commerce in our
metropolitan areas" and encourage "the location of
Federal facilities in our central cities." John Mitchell,
deputy director of the U.S. Mint, restricted the search for a
new'owlding site to the District because the ,Vint "wanted
to follow Clinton administration policies that encourage
government agencies to support historic and downtoi
locations."
FORUM NEWS ISSUES SPECIAL REPORT ON
TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT
The National Trust's Forum News, a bi-monthly
newsletter of Historic Preservation Forum, has issued a
special report entitled "The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997
arc Historic Preservation," by Donovan D. Rypkema,
which exp ains the impact of the new tax !ern on the
attractiveness of rehabilitating historic strt,ctures as an
investment.
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The spacial report covers four specific areas
where historic preservation might be posit.vely affected by
the new tax lawthe lowering of the oapital gains 'ate,
significantly more favorable tax treatment on the sale of a
personal residence, a change in the taxation of donated
conservation easements and special homeownership
incentives for she District of Columbia.
Copies of the special report are available free of
charge from the Department of Law and Public Policy at
202-588-6254
join Historic Preservation Forum and Put Yourself in the
Forefront of Preservation Activity All Across the Countryl
Historic Preservation Forum is the information
clearinghouse for the organized preservation movement.
When you sign up for Forum membership, you All, be
joining over 4,0D0 preservation professionals and enjoy
the benefits of sharing success stories, breai lhroughs in
technology, policy making and litigation, and expert
analysis of the critical issues facing preservationists at the
national, state and local levels. Forum membership is
only $9D per year for individuals and organizations, $60
per year for full-time students.
For further information about Historic
Preservation Forum membership arc its benefits, contact
Donna Gentry at the National Trust 1202 588-6053
(phone); 202-588-6223 (fax); e-mail ForumQnthp orgl.
Please make reference to the Preservation Advocate
News in requesting additional information on Forum
membership and benefits.
CHANGING PLACES STILL AVAILABLE
Don't miss your opportunity to purchase the definitive
bock on urban sprawl:
Chanaina Places Confronts the Ills of Jrban Scrawl
National Trust President Ricnam Moe and Carter
Wil<ie -- longtme preservationist, former White House
speech writer, and current advisor to Mayor Thomas
Martino of Boston -- have written a new book entitled
Changing Places: Rebuilding Community in the Age of
Sprawl.
Changing Places explores now America's historic
communities are confronting urban sprawl and provides
examples of 'now fragile towns throughout New England
and the Midwest are defending themselves from retailing
giants like Wal-Mart; how community activists are building
pnde and hope in distressed neighborhoods in Pittsburgh
and New Orleans by using preservation as tool for
revital zation, and how cities such as Denver, Memphis,
and Portland, Oregonare breathing life back into then
historic downtowns.
Changing Places also challenges Americans to
'abandon the frontier mentality of boundless growth'
because current patterns of urbanization are
unsustainable arc cost too much. The book predicts that
metropolitan governments that fail to contain the
explosive costs and consequences of unmaraged sprawl
will be the cities In need of public bailouts in the 21st
century. Authors Moe and Wilkie also claim that sprawl
will continue to "mature arc age poo-ly," promoting a
vicious circle of flight and abandonment with each
succeeding generation of sprawl. The authors also call
or states and metropolitan governments to cease
delegating land use decisions to local tieswith few strings
attached -- a practice which has let, is with 'dysfunctional
and disp riting urban regions."
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF CHANGING
PLACES BENEFIT THE PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM
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Other public policy publications on sprawl are
available from the National Trust's Informa'[ion Series
program (202-588-6296)
Better Models for Superstores : Alternativzs to Big -Box
S r wr w . A 5, -page guide to help communities persuade
national retailers to invest In downtowns and stop paving
farmland for big box sprawl. Better Models summarizes
the results of an economic study of the effects of outlying
superstores on older downtowns, and urges communities
to write plans and zoning ordinances that support
downtown revitalization goals instead of leaving towns
vulnerable to sprawl. Copies are available for $10.
SmartStates Better Communities. How Sate
Govemments Can Helo Citizens Preserve Their
Communities A livery and information book describing
policy initiatives that state governments cam take to
support citizen e`forts to save what they value most about
heir communities. Includes a comprehensive analyss of
the strongest state policies that promote historic
preservation along witr 100 photos illustrating those
polices, Available for $3C plus $5 shipping and handling.
How Superstore Sprawl Can Harrr Commamities (And
What Citizens Can do About It). The origina' "Bible of
Sprawl" is back in print and is a must reading for
preservation advocates -- $20 plus $3 shipping and
handling.
Dollars and Sense of Historic Preservation. A compilation
of some of the better studies anc articles on the economic
benefits of historic preservation.
For a copy of Dollars and Sense and/or a complete listing
of Public Policy Department publications, contact Tedra
Williams at 202-588-6255.
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ONCE MORE INTO THE BREACH
ON THE
HISTORIC HOMEOWNER TAX CREDIT!
It's a new year, and we has e a fresh opportunity to pass this legislation in 19981
As reported in the last edition of the Preserzation Advocate News, we exvect :hat there will he
another major tax bill in Congress this year, which will rovide a fresh legislative opportunity to secure
passage of a 20 percent historic rehabilitavon tax credit for owner -occupied historic homes and
contributing structures in historic districts. This tax credit would be an incentive fer revitalization of
neighborhoods in historic districts that have suffered decline and disinvestment, as well as creating
opportunities for renovation and home ownership.
Mary o±you were ardent advocates for this legislation last year, and were disappointed (as were
we) when the homeowner tax credit was not included in the '1997 tax bill because of a .arge and
unexpected revenue loss calculatio^ in the final days of consideration. We and our preservation partners
in Washington are working with Congressional staffs to clear up this matter and we anticipate a
resolution fairly soon.
As we proceed on that front, it is essential that -lreservation advocates capitalize on the broad, bi-
partisan support that already exists in Congress for the historic homeowner tax credit. There ire many,
many tax proposals that Congress will conside. this year. But or.ly a fcw will be enacted into law! We
must -lush the historic homeowner tax credit to the top of Congress' tax agenda for 1998. You have a
crucial role to play in securing passage of this legislation.
WHAT YOU CAN DO: Call, Write, or Visit Your Representatives and Senators!
CALL the U.S. Capitol Switchboard anc ask to be connected to your Senators' or Representative's office:
(202) 224-3121 (Senate); 202-225-3121 (House)
WRITE you, Members of Congress using the following addresses:
The Hon. U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. K510
The Hon. , U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 2C515
Review the attached list of cosponsors. If you. Representative or Senators have not signed on,
urge them to cosponsor this legislation. Let them know how it will help your community.
If your Representative or Senators have co -sponsored the legislation, thank them! Urge them to
be an active advocate for this tax credit, to ensure that it is attached to arty major tax bill
Congress works on this year.
For more information or materials call the Public Policy Department at 202-588-6254.
The Nmlanua Trust for Hlslore Presenvlion provides lerxlerfhp. education, m,d oa5mca ic sme.anwricn's diverse hisaorrc plores
arld revitalize our.-o, o unhies
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The Historic Homeownership Assistance Act
H.R. 1134 and S. 496
(Sponsored by Representatives Shaw, Kennelly and Lewis, and Senators Onafee and Graharr)
Benefits of the Historic Homeownership Assistance Act:
Direct a federal tax credit toward the housing stock in deteriorating neighborhoods and
communities where t'.ie goals of historic preservation, community revitalization, and
homeownership can be pursued concurrently-.
Help both large cities and small towns rebuild :heir core neighborhoods and strengthen their
entire economic, social, and natural environments.
Help control unchecked sprawl by providing an incentive to capitalize on a community's
historic resources and attract reinvestment in older areas, bringing abandoned properties back
onto the tax rolls.
Background:
• H.R. 1134/S. 496 would establish a 2C percent historic rehabilitation tax credit ro
homeowners who rehabilitate or purchase a newly rehabilita-ed exigible home and occupy it as
a principal residence.
• Qualifying properties would be those listed incivfdually on the National Register of Historic
Paces, or contributing structures within historic districts listed on the Register, or within
certified state or local historic districts. Many historic districts are in small towns working to
strengthen anc diversify their economic base and to make their communities attractive places
to visit and live.
• Developers could rehabilitate properties, sell them, and pass the credit on to the horse buyers.
In this way, non-profit housing providers could utilize historic preservation as a way to
further affordable home ownership.
• This credit can be uses by residents o diverse income levels who are living in or wish to live
in historic neighbo-hoods. Home buyers who do not have sufficient tax liability to utilize the
credit would be eligible for a Historic Home Mortgage Credit Certificate, which can be used
to buy down the interest rate on their home mortgage, or In distressed areas, could be put
toward the down payment at closing.
For more information: contact the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Department of Law and
Public Policy, at 202-588-6254 (e-mail: policy@nthp.org).
Tit Xwlaiu! Thus! fin HInaric Preserraiion provides leadership, education, and aih'ocacy rc sme liner ira's diverse hinorle places
orai revtalue ,w, cammunmes
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Tffir (202) 58$-6000 / FAX (202) S88-6C18 / Internet: www nationattrust.org
Historic Homeownership Assistance Act Cosponsors List
H.R. 11341S. 496
105th Congress, First Session
` _ �.rdicates membership on the House Ways and Means Committee or Senate Finance Committee
SSporsor
E. Clay Shaw, _r. (R-FL)
Cosponso:-s - 104
Baesler, Scotty (D-KY)
Baker, Richard H. (R-LA)
Barlett, Roscoe (R-MD)
Baron, Joe (R-TX)
Bentsen, Ken (D-TX)
Bereuter. Doug (R-NE)
Bishop, Sanford (D-GA.)
Bliley, Thomas J., .Jr. (R-VA)
Bonior. David (D-MI)
Borski, Robert .A (D-PA)
Bunning, Jim (R-KY) "
Burton, Dar {R-Itl)
Calvert. Ken (R-CA)
Camp, Dave (R-MI) "
Cardin, Benjam'n L (D-MD) "
Carson, Julia M. (D-iN)
Castle, Michael N. (R-DE)
Chembliss, Saxoy (R-GA)
Christian -Green, Donna (D-VI)
Clay, William (D-MO)
Clayton, Eva (D-NC)
Clyburn. James (D-SC)
Costello, Jerry F. (D-IL)
Coyne, William J. (D-PA)'
Crapo, Michael (R-ID)
Darrer,Pat (D-MO)
Davis, Danny (GIL)
Davis, Thomas M III (R-VA)
Deal Nathan (R-GA)
DeFazio, Peter A. (D-OR)
DeLauro, Rosa (D-CT)
Deliums, Ronald V_ (D-CA)
Deutsch, Peter (D-FL)
Diaz-Balart, Lincoln (R-FL)
Ehrich, Robert, ,r (R-MD)
English, Philip S. (R-PA) "
Etheridge, Bob (D-NC)
Fattah, Chaka (C-PA)
Flake. Floyd H. (D-NY)
Foglietta, Thomas M (D-PA)
Ford, Harold E. (D--N)
Fowler, Tillie (R-FL)
Frost, Martin (D-TX)
Gephardt, Richard A. (GMO)
Goode, Virgil H., Jr. (D-VA)
Greenwood, Jim (R-PA)
Gutknecht, Gil (R-MN)
Hilliard, Earl (D-AL)
Hnchey, Maurice ('--NY)
Houghton, Amo (R-NY)'
Jackson Jesse, Jr. (D-IL)
Jefferson, William J. (D-t.A) "
John, Chris (D-LA)
Johnson, Eddie Bernice (D-TX)
Johnson. Nancy(R-CT)'
Kaptur, Marcy (D-OH)
Kennedy, Patrick J (D-RI)
Kennel'ry, Barbara (D-CT) "
Kilpatrick, Carolyn C.(D-MI)
Kingston, Jack (R-GA)
Lewis, John (D-GA.)
Livingstor, Bob (R-LA)
Lofgren, Zoe (D-CA)
Lowev, Nita M. (D-NY)
Lucas, Frank (R-OK)
Matsui. Robert T. (D-CA) "
McCarthy, Karen (D-MO)
MCCOIILIM. Bill (R-FL)
McCrary, Jim (R-LA)'
McDermott, Jim (D-WA)
McGovern, ames ° (D-MA)
Meek. Carrie (D-FL)
Mica, John (R-FL)
Nadler, Jerrold (D-NY)
Neal, Richard E. (D.-MA)'
Olver, Johr W (D-MA)
Owens. Major R rD-NY)
Parker. Mike (R-MS)
PascreT William J , Jr. (D-NJ)
Pavne. Donald M. (D-NJ)
Peterson. Collin C. (D-MN)
Pickering, Charles (R-MS)
Price, David E (—INC)
Rogers; Harold (R-KY)
Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana (R-FL)
Rush, Bobby (D-U
Sabo, Martin Clav (D-MN)
Sanders, Bernard (I -VT)
Shays, Christopher (R-CT)
Skaggs, David E (D-CO)
Slaughter, Louise M (D-NY)
Smith, Christopher H. (R-NJ)
Smith, Nick (R-MI)
Snyder, Vic c (D-AP)
Stark, Fortney H. (D-CA) `
Tauzin, W.J.'Billy" (R-LA)
Thompson, Bennie G. (D-MS)
Trafioant, James A., Jr. (D-OH)
Lrdervood, Robert (D-GJ)
Vento, Bruce F. (D-MIA)
Walsh, James T (R-NY)
Weldon, Curt (R-PA)
Weygand, Robert A. ()-RI)
Wolf, Frank R. (R-VA)
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John Chafee (R-RI) `
Cosponsors - 23
Allard, b'Vayne (R-CC)
Baucus, Max (D-MT'
Breaux, John (D-LA) "
Coats, Dan (R-IN)
Cochran, Thad iR-MS)
Durbin, Richard (GILL
D'Amato, Alfonse M.(IR-NY)
Ford, Wendell H- (D-KY)
Graham. Bob (D-FL) `
Helms, Jesse (R-NC)
Hutchinson, 'im (R-AR)
Jeffords, James (R-V'r)
Johnson, Tim (D-SD)
Kerrey, J Robert (GNE) "
Landrieu, Mary (D-LA)
Leahy, Patrick J (D-\'T)
Lott, Trent (R-MS) "
Moseley -Braun. Carol (D-IL)'
Moynihan, Daniel P.(D.NY)'
Reed, Jack (D-RI)
Rockefeller, John D (D-WV)"
Specter, Arlen (R-PA;�
Torricelli, Robert G. (D-NJ;
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