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Letter Report for the Valley View Project
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2908 Via Pepita
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Phone/Fai: 760.919.0055
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Cultural Resource Report Update Requested by:
City of Carlsbad Planner -Cliff Jones
Prepared by: Dennis Gallegos, Gallegos & Associates
Date: August 18, 2020
As per the City of Carlsbad's (Cliff Jones) request for additional information, the
following letter report has been prepared for the Valley View project (previously referred
to as Cliff Hanger project). The letter report includes the results of a site visit, and an
update as to site condition and recommendations for the Cliff Hanger Cultural Resource
report prepared in 2008. In summary, no new archaeological sites were located within
the project area; and, the project area was for the most part as previously described in the
original report.
Previous Work and Record Search
The Valley View site (6.34 acres) is undeveloped and situated adjacent and east of
Palmer Way, with approximately 10-15% of the property (adjacent to Palmer Way)
somewhat level and disturbed. Disturbance includes past removal of native vegetation,
dumping of cement and introduction of non-native plants. The lower eastern portion of
the project area appears to be in undisturbed native vegetation.
Previous work by Gallegos & Associates was completed in 2008 by Monica Guerrero
RP A and Dennis Gallegos, with the field survey completed by Nick Doose and Brian
Spelts. This study included: a literature review; record search; field survey; and
correspondence with the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) and Native
Americans identified by the NAHC to be contacted. Native Americans contacted did not
identify sacred lands or Traditional Cultural Properties (TCP) within or adjacent to the
proposed Valley View project area.
Record Search
The record search identified: one previous survey (Seeman 1982); and, no cultural
resource sites previously recorded within the Valley View project area. Historic maps
were also reviewed and no historical resources were identified within the Valley View
project area.
Site Visit to Assess Present Condition
The 6.34 acre parcel was visited on July 26, 2020 and found to be in the same condition
as reported in 2008, with no major grading or disturbance since previously surveyed. It
should be noted that the vegetation had been cleared and the visibility was excellent for
the western 15% of the project area (area most likely for cultural resources). Soil color
was light orange to brown. The remaining project area is steep slopes with native
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and the soil was visible showing high rodent disturbance and no evidence of a subsurface
midden.
Recommendation
Given the absence of previously recorded cultural resources, previous grading of area to
be developed, excellent ground visibility, no reported Native American sacred lands or
TCPs, and negative field survey results -No further cultural resource work is
recommended.
Summary
In summary, the previous record search, Native American contact via letters, and recent
site visit identified no prehistoric or historic cultural resource within or immediately
adjacent to the Valley View project area. The Valley View project area was generally as
pre"fi:l.,.usly reported by Guerrero and Gallegos 20008, except for the removal of surface
vegetation, allowing for excellent visibility of the western portion of the project area.
Given that no cultural resources were identified and no reporting by Native American of
sacred lands or Traditional Cultural Properties within or adjacent to the proposed Valley
View project area, no further cultural resource work is recommended.
Bibliography
Monica Guerrero and Dennis R. Gallegos
2008 Cultural Resource Survey for the Cliff Hanger Project, Carlsbad, California.
Report on file, South Coastal Information Center, San Diego State University, San Diego,
California.
Seeman, Larry
1982 Draft Environmental Impact Report, Revised Parks and Recreation Element,
Carlsbad, California Report on file, South Coastal Infonnation Center, San Diego State
University, San Diego, California.
If you have questions, comments or need additional information, please contact me.
Best regards,
Dennis R. Gallegos, Project Manager
Gallegos & Associates
2908 Via Pepita
Carlsbad, CA 92009
760.929.0055 office phone/fax
760.845.9362 cell
email: Gallegos@aol.com