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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AGEN®A
The Regular Meeting to be held in the Session Room at the
La Quinta City Hall, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California
SEPTEMBER 15, 2005
3:00 P.M.
Beginning Minute Motion 2005-019
CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
II. 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 Preservation
Commission, please state your name and address and when discussing matters
pertaining to prehistoric sites, do not disclose the exact location of the site(s) for
their protection.
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of the Minutes for the meeting of July 21, 2005
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V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Phase I Cultural Resources Survey Report
Applicant: Quadrant, Inc.
Archaeological Consultant: ECORP Consulting, Inc.
Location: South side of Avenue 58, west of Monroe Street.
B. Paleontological Resources Assessment Report
C. Historical/Archaeological Resources Survey Report
Applicant: Coral Mountain Trails, LLC (Tom Cullinan)
Archaeological Consultant: CRM Tech, Inc.
Location: South of Avenue 59, along Jefferson Street, Tentative Tract Map
33444
D. Cultural Resources Phase I Survey for the Costco Project
E. Cultural Resources Phase II Survey for the Costco PRoject
Applicant: HDR Engineering, Inc., for Komar Development
Archaeological Consultant: Harris Archaeological Consultants (Nnina Harris,
RPA)
Location: South side of Highway 1 1 1, midway between Jefferson Street and
Dune Palms Road
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL:
VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
Vill. ADJOURNMENT
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Betty J. Sawyer, Executive Secretary of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the
foregoing agenda for the La Quinta Historic Preservation Commission meeting of Thursday,
September 15, 2005, was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber, 78-495
Calle Tampico, the bulletin board at the La Quinta Cove Post Office, Chamber of
Commerce, and Stater Bros. 78-630 Highway 111, on Friday, September 9, 2005.
DATED: September 9, 2005
%BET I Y6/SAWYER, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California 002
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MINUTES
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
A Regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
July 21, 2005
This meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order by
Chairman Allan Wilbur at 3:00 p.m. He then led the flag salute and asked for the
roll call.
CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance.
B. Roll Call.
Present: Commissioners Mouriquand, Wright, and Chairman
Wilbur
Absent: Commissioners Puente and Sharp.
Staff Present: Principal Planner Stan Sawa and Secretary
Carolyn Walker
11. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Chairman Wilbur asked if there were
any corrections to the Minutes of May 19, 2005. Commissioner Mouriquand
asked that Item 7 on Page 4 be changed to read as follows:
"Commissioner Mouriquand commented there was probably no building
permit because it was in the County's jurisdiction and building permits were
not issued until 1950."
Commissioner Mouriquand asked that Item 8, Page 7 be changed to read as
follows:
"Commissioner Mouriquand said she could not remember an instance where
the City had. Staff replied they would review the matter."
There being no further changes, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Mouriquand and Wilbur to approve the Minutes of May 19,
2005, as amended. Unanimously approved.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
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V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Paleontological Evaluation Report and Mitigation Plan•
Applicant: Quadrant, Inc.
Archaeological
Consultant: Cogstone Resource Management, Inc. (for ECORP
Consulting)
Location: South side of Avenue 58, west of Monroe Street
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department.
2. Commissioner Mouriquand commented the report was
comprehensive and well done.
3. Chairman Wilbur concurred with staff's recommendation to
require the monitoring. He stated the Commission should be
consistent in their monitoring recommendations.
4. Commissioner Wright concurred with staff's recommendations.
5. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Wright and
Mouriquand to adopt Minute Motion 2005-017 accepting the
results of the Paleontological Evaluation Report and Mitigation
Plan, as submitted. Unanimously approved.
B. Phase I Cultural Resources Survey Report:
Applicant: Quadrant, Inc.
Archaeological
Consultant: ECORP Consulting
Location: South side of Avenue 58, west of Monroe Street
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department.
2. Commissioner Mouriquand said she noticed the consultant only
used a one-half mile study radius. The standard is one mile.
Also, she did not find an explanation of why the radius was
reduced to one-half mile. There was no reference to a
Government Land Office (GLO) search or discussion on the
Euro-American History. It has been the Commission's policy to
request they be included in the report.
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Staff asked if there were representatives from ECORP
Consulting in the audience. There being none available staff
suggested the Commission require those items be included and
the report brought back at a future meeting. Commissioner
Mouriquand agreed it be done in order for this report to be
complete.
3. Chairman Wilbur said he appreciated staff's recommendations,
but agreed with Commissioner Mouriquand's suggestion.
4. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Mouriquand and
Wright to continue this application with the following
recommendations:
a. The Applicant shall expand the discussion to the radius of
one mile, or justify the use of a one-half mile radius.
b. Include discussion of the Government Land Office (GLO)
search for homesteads and land -granted properties.
C. Include discussion on the Euro-American history for the
project area.
Unanimously approved.
C. Phase II (Test Level) Archaeological Investigation at CA-RIV-5211,
Tentative Tract Map 31732:
Applicant: IREC PAC LQ/197, LLC
Archaeological Consultant: Archaeological Resource Management
Corporation (Carol R. Demcak, RPA and Sue A.
Wade, RPA)
Location: Southeast corner of Monroe Street and Avenue 60.
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department.
2. Chairman Wilbur asked about a statement in the chronology
section regarding "data needed." He wanted to know if that
meant data would be supplied later or it could not be supplied
based on the research.
3. Ms. Carol Demcak, RPA for Archaeological Resource
Management, introduced herself and said these are questions
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that are sent out to guide the research and they hope to obtain
the answers after excavation of the site.
4. Chairman Wilbur said the report was very thorough and
thoughtful in the handling of the materials, documentation,
cataloging, and categorizing them. He asked if any human
remains were found would excavation be halted. Staff replied
that is standard operating procedure to stop excavation if
human remains are found. Carol Demcak referred to Page 56 of
the report, final paragraph, which includes this procedure, "... in
the event of discovery of human remains; contact will be made
with the Riverside County Coroner's Office in Indio as well as
decendancy modices followed." Chairman Wilbur asked if this
paragraph was included in the recommendations. Staff said it is
the law and not necessary for inclusion as all professional
archaeologists are aware of the requirement.
5. Commissioner Mouriquand said this was a very good report,
comprehensive, tackled some good research questions, and
provided another piece of the historic puzzle.
6. Commissioner Wright said it was a very good report and he
concurred with staff's recommendation.
7. It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Mouriquand and
Wright to adopt Minute Motion 2005-018 accepting the Phase
II Archaeological Investigation Report for Tentative Tract Map
31732 as submitted. Unanimously approved.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL:
A. Two items were distributed: "The L.E.E.D. Building Certification
Program" and "Meet the USGBC." These items were distributed in
response to Commissioner Mouriquand's previous inquiry.
B. Grant information was distributed in response to Chairman Wilbur's
previous inquiry. Chairman Wilbur commented on the Anderson Grant.
There followed discussion on various grant programs including the
Berger Foundation. Commissioner Mouriquand commented the
Commission first needed to identify projects before searching for grant
funding.
C. Historic Records Survey Discussion:
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1. Commissioner Wright asked if staff was still researching funding
to update the Historic Records survey. Staff replied there may
be money budgeted by the City to complete the survey.
Commissioner Wright said the survey is eight years old and
needs to be updated. He asked if staff had any information on
the survey update. Staff replied they will look into the matter
and report back.
2. Commissioner Mouriquand asked if an Request For Proposal
would be sent out to consultants. Staff replied yes.
3. Commissioner Wright asked how much the survey would cost.
Commissioner Mouriquand said the original grant received was
for $15,000 with a City in -kind match of 40% which included
staff time and services. Commissioner Wright commented this
should be a real priority of this Commission. Commissioner
Mouriquand added the Commission should also take a look at
the Preservation Ordinance and the Preservation Plan to see if
there is a need for any changes or amendments.
4. Commissioner Mouriquand asked if there would be an
opportunity to display curated artifacts in the new City Library.
She asked if there were any grants available to prepare an
interpretive display in the library for public education and
suggested a brochure be included describing the artifacts and
their history. Commissioner Wright commented there should be
available space as only one-half of the Library will be used when
it is opened. He added use of the Library space would have to
be cleared with the County. Commissioner Mouriquand said
there were grants available for public education displays if they
have a particular type of theme and are oriented towards a
specific audience, such as children. She suggested checking on
grants from the Anderson Foundation. Discussion followed
regarding the possibility of obtaining this type of grant as well
as types and locations for displays. Commissioner Wright said
he was interested in seeing a project of that type in the Library.
Those types of displays were originally planned for the City
Museum which has been on hold but may be reconsidered soon.
Staff said that was a possibility. Commissioner Mouriquand
said once the Museum is built it will be the perfect venue for
this type of display and public outreach.
5. Commissioner Mouriquand said the Commission might consider
partnering with the Desert Sands Unified School District on this
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display. Chairman Wilbur said he would like to see a portable
display that could be used by the schools. Commissioner
Wright said this could be on a partnership basis with the school
districts. Commissioner Mouriquand said she would imagine the
schools would be having field trips to the new Library. The
school children could then gain the benefits of the exhibit and
the brochure. The pre -history of La Quinta and the summary
history of La Quinta could be included in the display. It should
be geared for the 8" grade level. That seems to be an
appropriate level for most children and adults to grasp.
Commissioner Mouriquand said the priority was to figure out
what types of artifacts are in storage and put something
together. Curating, or doing an exhibit, would be an excellent
public outreach project.
6. Chairman Wilbur said the Commission's first priority was to
finish the survey. Commissioner Wright agreed. He said once it
was completed, it could be included in an exhibit and presented
to the people of La Quinta showing what the survey uncovered
as far as paleontological, archaeological and cultural artifacts
and information.
7. Commissioner Mouriquand said the State has a foundation for
humanities which issues grants to groups to do oral histories
and public interpretation. Commissioner Wright commented the
public currently is unaware of the City's Historic Survey. Since
the survey was originally done, La Quinta has grown and
annexed new areas.
8. Chairman Wilbur said they had previously discussed preparing a
brochure. Commissioner Wright agreed with Commissioner
Mouriquand concerning public outreach as an end -product of
the survey and suggested piggy -backing the request on to the
humanities grant. Commissioner Mouriquand suggested the
City obtain consultant bids on all of these items. The
Commission could then calculate how much grant money would
be needed to supplement the City's contribution. Commissioner
Wright said he would like to see this plan in action by the first
of the year. Commissioner Mouriquand asked how soon funds
would be available. Staff replied they would check and get
back to the Commission.
9. Chairman Wilbur asked if there was any value in preparing a
Scope of Services for the projects the Commission would be
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requesting. Commissioner Mouriquand replied it was not
necessary as a Scope of Work was prepared for a Request For
Proposal (RFP). A Scope of Work would explain the project;
identify the different components, and a cost estimate proposal.
The project, Scope of Work and the RFP would all have to be
approved by the Council. Commissioner Wright said he was
confident staff knew the best way to present this to the
Council. Once an amount is determined then grant information
could be obtained. Chairman Wilbur asked staff if there was
enough money budgeted by the City to complete all these
tasks. Staff was advised the survey money was budgeted, but
did not have an exact figure. Staff replied they would look into
the matter and report back.
10. Commissioner Mouriquand commented on the Certified Local
Government (CLG) funding deadlines for next year and said the
first thing the Commission needed to do was develop a Scope
of Work stating exactly what they want done. Commissioner
Wright replied they should complete the survey, create an
exhibit based on the results of the survey, and a take-home
brochure to go with the exhibit. Chairman Wilbur said this
should be done on a level that would be interesting to people of
all ages and not too technical.
11. Commissioner Mouriquand outlined what would be included in
the RFP and survey update as well as exactly what the
Commission expected of the consultant.
12. Commissioner Wright commented the consultant would have
less work when they deal with the new annexation areas
because they are already documented. Commissioner
Mouriquand said they still have to document the homes in the
Cove that were overlooked in the last survey. She estimated a
field crew and a couple of people could do the actual field
survey part and the DPR forms in three days costing about
$15,000 to cover the whole cost. Chairman Wilbur suggested
if the City funding fell short, the Commission could apply for
additional grants. Commissioner Mouriquand reminded the
Commissioners that the money received from the City could
serve as a percentage match for larger grants. Commissioner
Wright said the important thing was just to get the ball rolling
instead of having to wait. Chairman Wilbur commented it is
now up to staff.
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VII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Staff advised the Commission there were no cases pending and
therefore there would be no August meeting. If a meeting was
needed, the Commissioners would be called. Commissioners agreed
with staff's recommendation.
B. Commissioner Mouriquand advised the Commissioners of an upcoming
conference:
1. California Indian Conference 2005, October 7-9, 2005, at
Humboldt State University: "Finding Balance Through
Traditional Native Knowledge." She offered to get materials to
Commissioners who were interested.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Wright and Mouriquand to adjourn this Regular Meeting of
the Historic Preservation Commission to the next Regular Meeting to be held
on September 15, 2005. This meeting of the Historic Preservation
Commission was adjourned at 3:48 p.m. Unanimously approved.
Submitted by:
Carolyn Walker
Secretary
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DATE:
ITEM:
LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
CONSULTANT:
BACKGROUND:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
SEPTEMBER 15, 2005
PHASE I CULTURAL RESOURCES SURVEY REPORT
SOUTH SIDE OFAVENUE 58, WEST OF MONROE STREET
QUADRANT, INC.
ECORP CONSULTING, INC.
This Phase I (survey level) Cultural Resources Assessment has been revised as per the
Historic Preservation Commission's decision at their July 21, 2005 meeting. As
requested, the Assessment now includes the expanded National Register of Historic
Places record search for historic use of the property, an expanded one mile radius
search, and the requested Euro-American background.
The study area is a 4.6+ acre parcel located on the south side of Avenue 58 west of
Monroe Street. The property is currently planted in rows of older unmaintained date
palm and citrus trees. The City is processing a tentative tract application to allow a
single-family residential development on the property. This Assessment will be; part of
the environmental review required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
for the project application.
DISCUSSION:
An archaeological and historic records search for the property was conducted at the
Eastern Information Center located at UC Riverside. The records search indicated the
study area has not been previously surveyed and no cultural resources had been
recorded on the site. Within one mile of the site, the records search showed 12 total
previous surveys, resulting in 11 prehistoric archaeological sites and two historic
resources being found; however only three of these are cited within a half mile of the
site. In addition, 12 prehistoric isolated sites have been recorded, all more than a half
mile away from the site.
The on -foot field survey was conducted by walking parallel north -south transects
spaced ten meters apart. The results of this survey were negative for prehistoric or
historic resources.
In early April a request was made of the Native American Heritage Commission for a
check of their Sacred Lands file. Additionally, 11 letters requesting comments on the
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project were sent to area Indian tribes. To date, three responses were received from
the contacted area tribes. These responses requested a qualified archaeologist be
contacted if resources are discovered, that the tribes be notified of any discoveries,
and that a Native American monitor be included in the monitoring crew.
ECORP Consulting is recommending monitoring during grading and trenching
operations, as there is the potential for buried archaeological deposits. This conforms
to HPC policy, which requires monitoring in this part of the City regardless of whether
artifacts were found.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Minute Motion 2005- , accepting the "Cultural Resources Survey Report for
a 4.6 Acre Parcel in La Quinta, Riverside County California", as prepared by ECORP
Consulting, Inc. subject to the following conditions:
A. The site shall be monitored during on- and off -site trenching and rough grading
by qualified archaeological monitors. Proof of retention of monitors shall be
given to the City prior to issuance of the first earth -moving or clearing permit.
B. The final report on the monitoring shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of
Occupancy for the project.
C. Collected archaeological resources shall be properly packaged for long term
curation, in polyethylene self -seal bags, vials, or film cans as appropriate, all
within acid -free, standard size, comprehensively labeled archive boxes and
delivered to the City prior to issuance of first Certificate of Occupancy for the
property.
Materials shall be accompanied by descriptive catalogue, field notes and
records, primary research data, and the original graphics.
D. Monitoring crew shall include a Native American tribe member.
Attachment:
1 . Cultural Resources Survey Report for a 4.6 Acre Parcel in La Quinta, Riverside
County, California
Prepared by:
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Andy Mogensen, Associate Planner
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DATE:
ITEM:
LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
CONSULTANT:
BACKGROUND:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
SEPTEMBER 15, 2005
PALEONTOLGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT REPORT
TTM 33444, SOUTH OF AVENUE 59 ALONG JEFFERSON STREET
CORAL MOUNTAIN TRAILS, LLC (TOM CULLINAN)
CRM TECH, INC.
The study area is an 80± acre site located a half mile to the south of Lake Cahuilla,
along the south side of Avenue 59 bisected by Jefferson Street. The property is
vacant desert atop an alluvial wash at the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains, bordered
along both the east and west by rock outcroppings. To the north is The Quarry, a
residential subdivision. This property ranges between 60 to 200 feet above mean sea
level.
The City is currently processing Tentative Tract Map 33444, an application to allow a
218 lot single-family residential development to be known as Coral Mountain Trails. A
Phase I (survey level) Paleontological Resources Assessment has been completed for
the property. The Assessment includes a record search, and field reconnaissance of
the property. This Assessment will be part of the environmental review required by
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the project application.
DISCUSSION:
A paleological records search for the property was conducted at the San Bernardino
County Museum in Redlands and by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
County. The records search indicated no localities (sites) have been recorded within or
adjacent to the study area, but several paleontological localities have been reported
near the study area. The San Bernardino County Museum considers the project vicinity
to be of "high paleontologic sensitivity."
The on -foot field survey of the study area did not find any paleontological resources.
The report concludes that while the surface of the study area has a low potential for
containing significant non-renewable vertebrate fossil remains, older sediments found
below this strata have a high potential for containing significant fossil remains.
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CONCLUSION:
The report concludes that due to the unknown thickness of the surface soils, and
because there is a low potential impact on paleontological resources during initial
grubbing and surface grading, only periodical monitoring is recommended during
excavations that exceed five feet. However, if any potential fossiliferous older
Pleistocene alluvium is impacted, then continuous monitoring will become necessary
along with any mitigation.
The HPC policy has been to require monitoring for Paleontological resources in the
City.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Minute Motion 2005- , accepting the Paleontological Resources Assessment
Report — Tentative Tract Map 33444, as prepared by CRM TECH, subject to the
following Conditions:
1 . On- and off -site monitoring of earth -moving and grading in areas identified as
likely to contain paleontological resources shall be conducted by a qualified
paleontological monitor. The monitor shall be equipped to salvage fossils as
they are unearthed to avoid construction delays and to remove samples of
sediments that are likely to contain the remains of small fossil invertebrates and
vertebrates. The monitor shall be empowered to temporarily halt or divert
equipment to allow removal of abundant or large specimens. Proof that a
monitor has been retained shall be given to the City prior to issuance of the first
earth -moving permit, or before any clearing of the site is begun.
2. Recovered specimens shall be prepared to the point of identification and
permanent preservation, including washing of sediments to recover small
invertebrates and vertebrates.
3. A report of findings with an appended itemized inventory of specimens shall be
submitted to the City prior to the first occupancy of a residence being granted
by the City. The report shall include pertinent discussions of the significance of
all recovered resources where appropriate. The report and inventory, when
submitted will signify completion of the program to mitigate impacts to
paleontological resources.
4. Collected resources and related reports, etc. shall be given to the City.
Packaging of resources, reports, etc. shall comply with standards commonly
used in the paleontological industry.
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Attachment:
Paleontological Resources Assessment Report - Tentative Tract Map 33444,
City of La Quinta, California (Commissioners only)
Prepared by:
Andy Mogensen, Associate Planner
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2005
ITEM: HISTORIAL/ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES SURVEY REPORT
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AVENUE 59 ALONG JEFFERSON STREET, TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 33444
APPLICANT: CORAL MOUNTAIN TRAILS, LLC (TOM CULLINAN)
CONSULTANT: CRM TECH, INC.
BACKGROUND:
The study area is an 80± acre site located a half mile to the south of Lake Cahuilla,
along the south side of Avenue 59 bisected by Jefferson Street. The property is
vacant desert bordered along both the east and west by mountains. The City is
currently processing Tentative Tract Map 33444, an application to allow for a 218 lot
single-family residential development to be known as Coral Mountain Trails. A Phase I
(survey level) Archaeological/Historical Resources Assessment has been completed for
the property. The Assessment includes a record search, historical background, and
field reconnaissance of the property. This Assessment will be part of the
environmental review required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for
the project application.
DISCUSSION:
An archaeological and historic records search for the property was conducted at the
Eastern Information Center located at UC Riverside. The records search indicated the
study area was included in a previous cultural resources survey back in 1994, but no
cultural resources had been recorded within or adjacent to the site. Within one mile of
the site the records search showed over 20 previous cultural resource surveys,
resulting in 26 archaeological sites and 13 isolate sites. None of these sites or isolates
was found in the immediate vicinity of the project area.
The on -foot field survey was conducted by walking parallel east -west transects spaced
ten meters apart. In the results of this survey, three isolated prehistoric artifacts,
including a piece of chalcedony chipped stone and two ceramic shards, were found at
different locations in the project area. No buildings, structures, or other objects more
than 50 years of age were identified during the field survey.
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A request was made of the Native American Heritage Commission for a check of their
Sacred Lands file. Upon response, 23 of the Native Americans representatives on
behalf of nine tribes and three unaffiliated individuals were contacted. Six responses
were received on behalf of four tribes and two unaffiliated individuals, with requests
ranging from providing documentation of any archaeological reports to having an
archaeological monitor on site during earth -moving activities.
The report concludes that since the project area has demonstrated sensitivity for
prehistoric archaeological remains, CRM TECH is recommending the site be monitored
by a qualified archaeologist during all earth -moving operations.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Minute Motion 2005- , accepting the "Historic/Archaeological Re:>ources
Survey Report Tentative Tract 33444 City of La Quinta, Riverside County, California",
as prepared by CRM TECH and subject to the following conditions:
A. The site shall be monitored during on- and off -site trenching and rough grading
by qualified archaeological monitors. Proof of retention of monitors shall be
given to the City prior to issuance of first earth -moving or clearing permit.
B. The final report on the monitoring shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of
Occupancy for the project.
C. Collected archaeological resources shall be properly packaged for long term
curation, in polyethylene self -seal bags, vials, or film cans as appropriate, all
within acid -free, standard size, comprehensively labeled archive boxes and
delivered to the City prior to issuance of first Certificate of Occupancy for the
property.
Materials shall be accompanied by descriptive catalogue, field notes and
records, primary research data, and the original graphics.
D. Monitoring crew shall include a Native American tribe member.
Attachment:
1 . Historical/Archaeological Resources Survey Report for Tentative Tract 33444,
City of La Quinta, Riverside County, California
Prepared by:
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Andy Mogensen Associate Planner
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2005
ITEM: CULTURAL RESOURCES PHASE I SURVEY FOR THE COSTCO
PROJECT
LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111, MIDWAY BETWEEN JEFFERSON
STREET AND DUNE PALMS ROAD
APPLICANT: HDR ENGINEERING, INC. FOR KOMAR DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTANT: HARRIS ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSULTANTS (NNINA HARRIS,
RPA)
BACKGROUND:
The study area is a 26.8+ acre parcel located on the south side of Highway 111
between Jefferson Street and Dune Palms Road. The property is vacant, consisting of
fill material on the east end and Aeolian sand dunes on the west. In the past it had
been used for agricultural farming. A gas station, located in the City of Indio, and
storm channel exists to the east with an abandoned trailer park to the west. The City
is currently processing an application to allow a commercial project on the site,
consisting of a Costco Wholesale Warehouse, and other commercial uses.
A Phase I (survey level) Archaeological/Historical Resources Assessment has been
completed for the property. The Assessment includes a record search and field
reconnaissance of the property. This Assessment will be part of the environmental
review required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the project
application.
DISCUSSION:
An archaeological and historic records search for the property was conducted at the
Eastern Information Center located at UC Riverside. Other sources consulted include
the National Register of Historic Places, the California Historic Landmarks, California
Points of Historic Interest (2004), and Office of.Historic Preservation Database of
Determinations of Eligibility (2004). Historic maps (USGS Indio 30' 1904, USGS La
Quinta 7.5' 1959) and aerial maps (1938, 1949, and 1973) on file at the information
center and in the Map Collection room at the Science Library on the UCR campus were
also reviewed.
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The records search indicated the study area has not been surveyed and no cultural
resources had been recorded on the site. Within the search radius, the records search
showed 22 previous surveys, resulting in 29 prehistoric sites or isolate artifacts. Of
these, 17 are prehistoric, two multi -component, two isolate prehistoric artifacts, and
one an isolate prehistoric isolate.
The on -foot field survey was conducted by walking parallel north -south transects
spaced 10-12 meters apart. As a result of this survey seven new archaeological sites
(four historic and three prehistoric) and two prehistoric isolates were identified on the
site.
A request was made of the Native American Heritage Commission for a check of their
Sacred Lands file. Additionally, letters requesting comments on the project were sent
to local Indian tribes. To date, responses have been received from several of these
tribes and are contained in the report. A request has been made that the monitoring
crew include a Native American monitor.
The report concludes that since cultural resources were encountered during the: course
of the study, a Phase II test program is necessary. It has been completed and is also
under consideration at this meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Minute Motion 2005- , accepting the "Results of a Cultural Resources
Phase I Survey Report for the Costco Project, City of La Quinta, California", as
prepared, subject to the following Conditions:
A. A Phase II testing program shall be accepted by the Historic Preservation
Commission with the Conditions of Approval added to the applicable
Environmental Assessment.
B. The site shall be monitored during on- and off -site trenching and rough grading
by qualified archaeological monitors. Proof of retention of monitors shall be
given to the City prior to issuance of the first earth -moving or clearing permit.
C. The final report on the monitoring shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy
for the project.
D. Collected archaeological resources shall be properly packaged for long term
curation, in polyethylene self -seal bags, vials, or film cans as appropriate, all
within acid -free, standard size, comprehensively labeled archive boxes and
delivered to the City prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for the
property.
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Materials shall be accompanied by descriptive catalogue, field notes and
records, primary research data, and the original graphics.
E. Monitoring crew shall include a Native American tribe member.
Attachment:
1. Results of a Cultural Resources Phase I Survey Report for the Costco Project,
City of La Quinta, California
Prepared by:
Stan Sawa, Principal Planner
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2005
ITEM: CULTURAL RESOURCES PHASE II TEST FOR THE COSTCO
PROJECT
LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111, MIDWAY BETWEEN JEFFERSON
STREET AND DUNE PALMS ROAD
APPLICANT: HDR ENGINEERING, INC. FOR KOMAR DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTANT: HARRIS ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSULTANTS (NNINA HARRIS,
RPA)
BACKGROUND:
This report presents the Phase II testing conclusions based on a Phase I survey
recently completed for this property and also presented at this meeting.
The study area is a 26.8+ acre parcel located on the south side of Highway 111
midway between Jefferson Street and Dune Palms Road. The property is vacant,
consisting of fill material on the east end and Aeolian sand dunes on the west. In the
past it had been used for agricultural farming. A gas station, located in the City of
Indio and storm channel exists to the east with an abandoned trailer park to the west.
The City is currently processing an application to allow a commercial project on the
site, consisting of a Costco Wholesale Warehouse, and other commercial users.
A Phase I (survey level) Archaeological/Historical Resources Assessment has been
completed for the property. The Assessment included a record search and field
reconnaissance of the property. As a result of that survey seven new archaeological
sites (four historic and three prehistoric) and two prehistoric isolates were identified on
the site. This report documents the results of testing of these sites and isolates.
DISCUSSION:
Testing consisted of preparation of a research design, surface collection of diagnostic
artifacts, and subsurface excavation. Historic archival review is provided documenting
land ownership of the study area beginning in 1935.
Testing of the historic and prehistoric sites resulted in no subsurface artifacts being
found. The report concludes that the sites are not significant or important under CEQA
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guidelines. However, due to the number of sites in the area, the report recommends
monitoring during construction grading and trenching. Staff agrees and recommends
the standard conditions be imposed.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Minute Motion 2005- , accepting the "Results of a Cultural Resources
Phase II Test for the Costco Project City of La Quinta, California", as prepared by
Harris Archaeological Consultants, subject to the following Conditions:
A. The site shall be monitored during on- and off -site trenching and rough grading
by qualified archaeological monitors. Proof of retention of monitors shall be
given to the City prior to issuance of the first earth -moving or clearing permit.
B. The final report on the monitoring shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy
for the project.
C. Collected archaeological resources shall be properly packaged for long term
curation, in polyethylene self -seal bags, vials, or film cans as appropriate, all
within acid -free, standard size, comprehensively labeled archive boxes and
delivered to the City prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for the
property.
Materials shall be accompanied by descriptive catalogue, field notes and
records, primary research data, and the original graphics.
Attachment:
1. Results of a Cultural Resources Phase II Test Report for the Costco Project, City
of La Quinta, California
Prepared by:
S�
Stan Sawa, Principal Planner
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