10A Public Hearings - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Environmental Checklist Cultural Resources Draft Initial Study – Mitigated Negative Declaration 51 Impact Analysis a. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to §15064.5? FirstCarbon Solutions completed a review of historical topographic maps and aerial imagery to ascertain the development history of the project site. Historical topographic maps from 1946 to 2018 indicate that the garage and vehicle repair facility that previously occupied the site was built between 1968 and 1980, and that residences located at 14123, 14173, and 14193 Washington Avenue were constructed after 1980 (Appendix E). The six structures within the project site appeared to be over 45 years in age and had not been previously evaluated for their historical significance. These structures included the garage and vehicle repair facility buildings and single-family residences. However, these structures were destroyed by structural fires. Accordingly, the properties are not eligible for inclusion in the CRHR or NRHP as they are no longer able to convey historical integrity. No additional prehistoric or historic resources were found within the project site (Appendix CR). Therefore, no built environment resources are present that may be impacted by the project. There would be no impact to built environment resources on the project site. NO IMPACT b. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5? The NWIC records search identified 14 cultural resources studies conducted within a 0.5-mile radius of the project site, none of which evaluated portions of the project site. The NWIC search identified one previously recorded cultural resource within a 0.5-mile radius of the project site, which did not occur within the project site (Appendix E). The project site has been disturbed by development and demolition since approximately 1968. Additionally, substantial development surrounds the project site in all directions. The pedestrian survey conducted in May 2022 found evidence of previous disturbance and development, including subsurface sewer and water utility access points. No prehistoric or historic-period archaeological or built environment resources were identified during the efforts; therefore, it was concluded that no resources would be affected by the project (Appendix E). As the SLF search was returned with negative results, and no prehistoric resources were identified within the project site, the project site is considered to have low archaeological sensitivity. However, it is always possible that unanticipated archaeological deposits and/or human remains could be encountered and damaged during ground-disturbing activities, especially if those activities would occur in less-disturbed areas. Implementation of Mitigation Measure CR-1 would be required. Mitigation Measures CR-1 Unanticipated Discovery of Cultural Resources In the event that archaeological resources are unexpectedly encountered during ground-disturbing activities, work within 50 feet of the find shall halt and an archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for archaeology (National Park Service 1983) shall be contacted immediately to evaluate the find. If the resource is determined by the qualified archaeologist to be prehistoric, then a Native American representative shall also be contacted to