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Home My WebLink AboutGPA 06-04; Tabata 10; General Plan Amendment (GPA) (3)I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I RESULTS OF AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE TABATADEVELOPMENTPROJECT (APNs 212-050-32 & 33) CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA Prepared For: Tabata Family c/o Gregg Harrington P.O. Box 943 Carlsbad, California 9207 5 Prepared By: Brian F. Smith and Associates 14010 Poway Road, Suite A Poway, California 92064 April20, 2006 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I RESULTS OF AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE TABATA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (APNs 212-050-32 & 33) CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA Prepared For: Tabata Family c/o Gregg Harrington P.O. Box 943 Carlsbad, California 9207 5 Prepared By: Brian F. Smith and Associates 14010 Poway Road, Suite A Poway, California 92064 April20, 2006 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The TabaJa Development Project National Archaeolo~:ical Data Base Information Author(s): Consulting Firm: Report Date: Report Title: Prepared for: USGS Quadrangle: Study Area: Key Words: Nora E. Collins and Brian F. Smith Brian F. Smith and Associates 14010 Poway Road, Suite A Poway, California 92064 (858) 484-0915 April20, 2006 Results of an Archaeological Survey for the Tabata Development Project, City of Carlsbad, California Tabata Family c/o Gregg Harrington P.O. Box 943 Carlsbad, California 92075 San Luis Rey (7 .5 minute), California 10.16 acres Negative cultural resource survey; City of Carlsbad; San Diego County; 10.16 acres; USGS San Luis Rey Quadrangle (7.5 minute); no impacts. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The Tabata Development Project MANAGEMENT SUMMARY Brian F. Smith and Associates (BFSA) conducted an ~rchaeological survey and records search for the Tabata Development Project, located in the City of Carlsbad, San Diego County, California. The investigation was conducted to determine whether any prehistoric or historical cultural resources are present and, if present, to what degree those resources would be affected by the proposed project. The archaeological reconnaissance survey was conducted on April 3, 2006. An archaeological records search for previously recorded cultural resources was requested by BFSA from the Sopth Coastal Information Center (SCIC) at San Diego State University (SDSU), the results of which were reviewed by BFSA (Appendix I). No resources were identified within project boundaries as a result of the records search. Additionally, a Sacred Lands File record search was ordered from the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), the results of which were negative for the presence of Native American cultural resources (Appendix II). No cultural resources were identified by BFSA within the project area. Due to the absence of any cultural resources within the property, the current study has determined that no cultural resources will be impacted by the proposed project, and no further archaeological investigations are recommended. No limitations or constraints were encountered during the current study. A copy of this report will be permanently filed with SCIC at SDSU. All notes and other materials related to this project will be curated at the archaeological laboratory of BFSA in Poway, California. INTRODUCTION The cultural resources investigation of the property was conducted in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15064.5 criteria, and the City of Carlsbad guidelines. The project is located in Carlsbad in the northwestern portion of San Diego County (Figure 1). Specifically, the 10.16-acre project area is located within an unsectioned portion of Agua Hedionda Rancho, Township 12 South, Range 4 West and is depicted on the appropriate portions of the USGS San Luis Rey 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle in Figure 2. The project area is bordered on the northwest by Camino Hills Drive, on the northeast by El Camino Real, and lies northwest of College Boulevard. The proposed project consists of the subdivision of a 10.16-acre property (APNs 212-050-32 and 33) into 28 residential lots with associated roads and landscaping. The archaeological survey for the Tabata Development Project was directed by Brian F. Smith, consulting archaeologist, and conducted by Nora Collins and Seth Rosenberg, field I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The Tabata Development Project archaeologists. The text of the report was written by Nora Collins and edited by Dylan Amerine. Damien Tietjan prepared the graphics, and Robin Rocque produced the report. SETTING Environmental Setting San Diego County lies in the Peninsular Range Geologic Province of southern California. The mountainous zone, which lies in a northwest to southeast trend through the county, extends to 6,533 feet AMSL (Beauchamp 1986). Foothills and valleys, known as the cismontane, extend west from th.e mountains. Cismontane regions typically receive more rainfall than the mesas and less rainfall than the mountainous region. Between the foothills and the coast lies the coastal mesa region, which is cut by several large drainages originating in the mountains and foothills. The coast is characterized by large bays and lagoons, where the major rivers empty into the sea, and mesas, which terminate at the ocean in the form of bluffs (Beauchamp 1986). The proposed project area is situated within the Coastal Plains Physiographic Province. Soils mapped in the area include Altamont, Diablo, Friant, Las Flores, Salinas, Tujunga, and Visalia series soils (Bowman 1973 ). The property lies on northeast-facing, gently sloping alluvial fan. The elevation in the project area is approximately 200 feet AMSL. Currently, the entire property is relatively level and covered by dense, non-native grasses and weeds, which were up to six feet high in some areas. No natural vegetation remains within the current project boundaries. The property has been previously cleared and brushed, which has reduced the potential for cultural deposits. Conditions at the time of the survey are documented in Plates 1 and 2. Cultural Setting The Carlsbad area of northern San Diego County has an extensive record of prehistoric human activity. One culture identified in the general vicinity of the project is the Late Prehistoric Luisefio, whose territory included northern San Diego County and southern Riverside County (Moratto 1984). The Archaic La Jolla Complex, also associated with northern San Diego County, represent predecessors of the Luisefio and were a coastal culture present in southern California since at least 9,000 years before present (YBP). METHODOLOGY Field Methodology The methodology employed during the field investigation by BFSA was sufficient to locate any possible cultural resources within the entire project area. The archaeological field 2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The Tabata Development Project survey was conducted on April 3, 2006 by field archaeologists Nora Collins and Seth Rosenberg. The project area was investigated by walking transects spaced approximately ten meters apart. This method allowed visual coverage of the ground surface within the project area. Records Search An archaeological records search for this project was requested from the South Coastal Information Center (SCIC) at SDSU by BFSA. The record search was completed by staff at SCIC, and the results were reviewed by BFSA (Appendix I). In addition, a records search of the Sacred Lands File was requested from the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC). Native American Consultation The field reconnaissance did not reveal any evidence of Native American religious, ritual, or other special activities at this location; therefore, additional Native American consultation was unnecessary. REPORT OF FINDINGS Results of the Records Searches According to the archaeological record search, no previously recorded cultural resources are located within the project boundaries. Sixty-three cultural resources are located within one mile of the Tabata Development Project. In addition, 58 studies have been previously conducted in the area, none of which overlaps the current project. The majority of sites within one mile of the project consist of prehistoric shell scatters and/or lithic scatters. The sites in the vicinity also include midden sites, bedrock milling feature sites, habitation sites, and historic sites (a trash deposit and some historic structures). The complete results of the archaeological records search are provided in Appendix I. A Sacred Lands File record search was also ordered from the NAHC. No Native American cultural resources were found to be within the immediate project area (Appendix II). Survey Results The pedestrian survey was conducted on April 3, 2006 by Nora Collins and Seth Rosenberg under the direction of Brian F. Smith, Principal Investigator at BFSA. The entire property was investigated by walking transects spaced approximately 10 meters apart. Ground visibility was generally poor during the survey, ranging from approximately zero to 10% (Plate 1). Disturbances included modern construction debris in the southwest portion of the property, and the entire project area appears to have been previously graded and now is covered by dense, non-native grasses and weeds. The area surrounding a house located on the central/northwestern 3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The Tabata Development Project edge of the property has been cut and graded for roads and a driveway. Although the entire project area was intensively surveyed, no prehistoric or historic cultural resources were identified within the project area. No artifacts, archaeological features, or darkened soils were observed. MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS Discussion/Statement of Effects The proposed project includes the subdivision of 10.13-acre property (APNs 212-050-32 and 33) located in Carlsbad, California. No cultural resources were identified during the pedestrian survey, and the record searches revealed no previously recorded significant resources within the parcel. Therefore, no cultural resources will be impacted by the proposed construction. Recommendations The archaeological survey performed for the Tabata Development Project resulted in the determination that no cultural resources are present within the project boundaries. The archaeological records search conducted by SCIC was negative for the presence of significant cultural resources within the project area. Based upon the lack of evidence for cultural resources during the field survey, and the negative records search, it is our recommendation that the project be allowed to proceed without additional archaeological considerations. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this archaeological report, and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and have been compiled in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) criteria as defined in Section 15064.5 and City of Carlsbad cultural resource criteria. April20, 2006 Date Principal Investigator 4 I I I I ·I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The Tabata Development Project REFERENCES CITED Beauchamp, R. Mitchel 1986 A Flora of San Diego County, California. Sweetwater River Press, National City, California. Bowman, R. H. 1973 Soil Survey of the San Diego Area, California, Part I. Soil Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Moratto, Michael J. 1984 California Archaeology. Academic Press. New York. 5 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Plate 1. Project overview, facing southeast. Plate 2. View of dense vegetation, facing southeast. 6 The TabaJa Develop~nt Project I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Figure 1 General Location Map The Tabata Development Project 7 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Figure 2 Project Location Map The Tabata Development Project USGS 7.5' San Luis Rey Quadrangle 8 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I APPENDIX I Records Search Results (Deleted for Public Review; Bound Separately) The Tabata Development Project I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I APPENDIX II Native American Heritage Commission Records Search Results The Tabata Development Project I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 04/27/2006 14:02 FAX 916 657 5390 NAHC 141 001 STATE 9F CA!JFQQtM ArnpJd-CjQtwnq( NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION ~5~L~ROOM~ SACRAMENTO, CA 96814 (918) 4153-4082 Fax(91&)&57~ web$~ www.nehC.CQ.gov Nora Collins Brian F. Smith & Associates Sent by Fax: 658-679-9896 Number of Pages: 3 April 27, 2006 RE.! Proposed Tabata Development Project, City of Cartsbad, San Diego County Dear Ms: Collins A record search of the sacred land file has taHed to indicate the presence of Native American cultural resources in the immediate projeot area. The absence of specific site information in the sacred lands file does not indicate the absence of cuHural resources in any project area. Other sources of cultural resources should also be contacted for information regarding known and recorded sites. Enclosed is a list of Native Americans individuals/organiZations who may have knowledge of cultural resources in the projeCt area. The Commission makes no recommendation or preference of a single Individual, or group over another_ This list should provide a starting place in locating areas of potential adverse impact within the proposed project area. I suggest you contact aU of those indicated, if they cannot supply information, they might recommend others with specffic knowledge. By contacting all those listed, your organization will be better able to respond to daims of failure to consult with the appropriate tribe or group. If a response has not been received Wittlin two weeks of notification, the Commission requests that you follow-up with a telephone call to ensure that the project information has been received. If you receive notification of change of addresses and phone numbers tram any of these individuals or groups, please notify me~ Vlith your assistance we are abte to assure that our lists CQntain current information. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (916) 653-4040. i:!~~y, A /'~L~ ~ l' Environmental Specialist Ill I I 04/27/2006 14:03 FAX 916 657 5390 I Pauma & Yuima Christobal C. Devers, Chairperson P .0. Box 369 Luiseno I Pauma Valley • CA 92061 kvrnberij~ters@yahoo.com (760) 742;.1289 1(760) 742-3422 Fax Pechanga Band of Mission Indians I Paul Macarm, Cultural Resource Center P.O. Box 1477 Luiseno Temecula • CA 92593 1(951) 308-9295 . (951) 6713·2768• (951) 695-1nB Fax I Rincon Band of Mission Indians I Ruth Calac, Rincon Cutture Committee P .0. Box 68 Luiseno Valley center • CA 92082 l counc::il@rincontribe.org (760) 749-1051 (760) 749-8901 Fax I Soboba Band of Mission Indians I Robert J. Salgado, Sr., Chairperson P .0. Box 487 LuiSeno San Jacinto 1 CA 92581 l luiseno@soboba-nsn.gov (951) 654-2765 (951) 654-4198-Fax I I I NAHC 141 002 Native American Contacts San Diego County April25,2006 Twenty .. Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians Dean Mike, Chairperson 46-200 Harrison Place Lulseno Coachella • CA 92236 Chemehuevi tribal-c:m_a@worldnet.att.net (760) 775-5566 (760) nS-4639 Fax San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians Henry Contreras, Most Ukely Descendent 1763 Chapulln Lane LuiSeno Fallbrook , CA 92028 (760) 728-6722 ~ Home (760) 207-3618 -Celt San l.J.ais Rey Band of Mission Indians Ru~IRomo,Chwnnan 12064 Old Pomerado Road Luiseno Poway • CA 92064 (858) 7 48-1586 Pauma & Yuima Bennae Calac, Culturat Resource Coordinator P.O. Box 3ti9 LuiSeno Pauma Vatley 1 CA 92061 kvmberU__peters®yahoo.com (760) 802:1811 (760) 742-3422 Fax I '""' II!Jt '-~4lmlnt onfy M or the date of this doGument. Dfs1JtbuUon of 1hi& ftat croea not Nieve any peraon at statutcuy taspunslbllty • detfned In Sectfof'l1050.5 of the Heaflh end Safetr COde, Section 5097.94 of ~ PLtbiiC RelioUI'CE:I& Code and SeGUon 5097.98 af the Public Resaurll88 Code. I This Ust Is only~ b cantdng locel Native Americana Wllh regard to cultural resowces fUr the prOp088d *Tabafa Development Pro)ect, Clly of Carlsbad, San Diego County. I I I 04/27/2006 14:03 FAX 916 657 5390 I Pauma & Yuima ATTN:. EPA Coordinator P .0. Box 369 Luiseno I Pauma valley , CA 92061 kvmberli.Jlt!ters@yahoo.com (760) 742~1289 1(760) 7 42-3422 Fax I Rinoon Band of Mission Indians John Currier, Chairperson P.O. Box 68 LUiseno l vaney Center • CA 92082 couneil@rincontribe.org (760) 749-1051 (760) 749-8901 Fax I Rinoon Band of Mission Indians NAHC Native American Contacts San Diego County April25,2006 san Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians Mark Mojado, Cultural Resources P .0. Box 1 Luiseno Pala . • CA 92059 Cupeno (760) 742-4468 (760) 586-4858 (cell) Cupa Cultural Center (Pala Band) Shasta Gaughen, Assistant Director 35008 Pala-Temecula Rd.PMB eox 445 Luiseno Pala • CA 92059 cup~@~tatribe.com (760) 742-1590 La Jolla Band of Mission Indians IKristie Orosco, Environmental Coordinator P.O. Box 68 Luiseno ATTN: Rob Roy, Environmental Director 22000 HighWay 76 Luiseno Pauma Vatley • CA 92061 lajotla-sherrv@aol.com and Valley Center , CA 92082 bP.ocil@rincontribe.org 1(760) 749-1051 (760) 7 49-8901 Fax (760) 742-3790 (760) 742-1701 Fax Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians I4J 003 .San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians .carmen Mojado, Co-Chair Harotd Arres, Cultural Resources Manager 11 ~9 Sunset Dr. Luiseno Vista , CA 92081 I I I I P.O. Box 487 Lutseno San JaCinto , CA 92581 harres@soboba-nsn.gov (951) 654-2765 FAX: (951) 654--4198 1 Thle liat .. current onl)' • Of the date CJf this doCument. QletrtbuUon of thii.Het aoes not relieve any person of 8l8tutary fiiSPDIIISibluty • defined 1n 5ecllon 7050.5 ot tbe Health and Slllely Co<1e, Section $097.94 of the PUbliC Resource& CoCie and SectiOn 5097.98 of the Pubic Resources Code. I Tlds 1st Is only~ far~~~~~ loc;!al ttat~Va Amerlcan8 With regerd \0 CuHund I'WOWCe8 fur the propoeed Tabata DevelOpment PI'Ujeet, City of Catlsbad, San otego County. I