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CULTURAL RESOURCES REPORT
CULTURAL RESOURCES SURVEY RESULTS
VANCOUVER STREET SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT
CITY OF CARLSBAD
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Submitted to:
Mark Biskup
City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008-7314
Prepared by;
Elizabeth Davidson, RPA
LSA Associates, Inc.
703 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 260
Carlsbad, California 92011
(760)931-5471
LSA Project No. HCRl 103
National Archeological Database (NADB) Information
Type of Investigation: Pedestrian Survey
USGS Quad: San Luis Rey, California 7.5-minute
November 0,011
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National Archaeological Data Base Information
Author. Elizabeth Davidson, RPA
Firm: LSA Associates, Inc.
Client/Project Proponent: Sherri Howard, City of Carlsbad
Report Date: November 2011
Report Title: Cultural Resource Survey Results for the Vancouver Street Sewer Extension Project,
City of Carlsbad, San Diego County, California
Type of Study: Cultural Resource Survey
New Sites: None
Updated Sites: None
USGS Quadrangle: San Luis Rey, California 7.5-minute
Acreage: Less than one acre
Key Words: Carlsbad, Positive Survey, San Luis Rey 7.5-minute quadrangle
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABSTRACT 1
INTRODUCTION 2
PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS 2
PROJECT PERSONNEL 2
NATURAL AND CULTURAL SETTINGS 5
NATURAL SETTING 5
CULTURAL SETTING 5
METHODS 6
RESEARCH 6
FIELD SURVEY 6
RESULTS 6
RESEARCH 6
FIELD SURVEY 8
RECOMMENDATIONS 8
REFERENCES 11
FIGURES
Figure 1: Project Location Map 3
Figure 2: Site Locations Map 4
Figure 3: Cultural Resource Locations and Recommended Monitoring Location 9
TABLES
Table A: Summary of Previous Studies 7
Table B: Cultural Resources within a One-Mile Radius of the Project APE 7
APPENDICES
A: RESUME OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
B: RECORDS SEARCH CONFIRMATION LETTER
C: PHOTOGRAPHS
D: CONFIDENTIAL FIGURE
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ABSTRACT
This report presents the results of an archaeological survey for the Vancouver Street Sewer Extension
Project. The City of Carlsbad (City) proposes to extend an existing sewer line from a segment of
Vancouver Street to Via de Ganto within the City. The proposed gravity flow sewer will allow for the
removal of an existing sewer lift station. The gravity system will provide a more reliable system of
conveying wastewater, reducing spill risks and eliminating energy consumption required for
operating the pumps at the existing lift station. Archaeological and historical research included a
records search and the examination of historic maps.
Twelve documented archaeological investigations have taken place within a quarter-mile radius ofthe
project alignment. All of the investigations date between 1974 and 2008 and indicate there was a high
amount of prehistoric activity within the project area.
LSA conducted an archaeological field survey ofthe project alignment on November 2, 2011. The
pedestrian survey covered the entire project alignment. One previously recorded prehistoric site, CA-
SDI-8913 is documented approximately 25 feet northeast of the project alignment and, during the
survey, a small disturbed shell scatter was observed on the northeast portion of the project alignment
within 25 feet Of Site CA-SDI-8913. The presence of shell indicates that there is a potential for buried
archaeological deposits possibly associated with CA-SDI-8913 within this area of the project
alignment and, therefore, archaeological monitoring is recommended during demolition of the
existing structure (wet well) and during excavation of the manhole.
The archaeological survey was conducted pursuant to the CEQA and the City of Carlsbad implementing
regulations and guidelines including the Resource Protection Ordinance (RPO). The City ofCarlsbad
will serve as the lead agency for CEQA compliance. The archaeological survey was conducted to
determine if any cultural resources eligible for inclusion in the California Register of Historical
Resources (Califomia Register) or significant under the RPO will be affected by this project. This report
has been prepared according to State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) guidelines for Archaeological
Resource Management Reports (ARMR). The findings and conclusions presented in this report
represent the professional opinion of LSA.
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INTRODUCTION
Project Descriptions
The City of Carlsbad (City) proposes to extend an existing sewer line from a segment of Vancouver
Street to Via de Canto within the City (see Figure 1, Project Location Map). The proposed gravity
flow sewer will allow for the removal ofan existing sewer lift station. The gravity system will
provide a more reliable system of conveying wastewater, reducing spill risks and eliminating energy
consumption required for operating the pumps at the existing lift station. The project occurs within
APNs 167-090-44, 167-090-49, and 167-441-37. The 10.75-inch diameter high-density polyethylene
(HDPE) sewer pipe will be installed using horizontal slant drilling (a.k.a. horizontal directional
drilling, HDD) techniques through open space and passive recreational areas (including Hidden
Canyon Park). The HDD technique utilizes drilling mud (slurry, bentonite), which will be contained
and controlled pursuant to a City-approved Drilling Mud Control Plan. Staging areas for equipment
will be located within the roadway on Vancouver Street. Segments of pipe will be laid out for on-site
assembly (see Figure 2, Project Footprint) on existing paved surfaces along Vancouver Street and the
parking area for Hidden Canyon Park as well as a small portion that will be laid out over omamental
vegetation associated with the park. A drill pit and exit pit will be installed using typical pipeline
excavation methods and equipment. Pit locations (for either the drill pit or the exit pit) are situated
outside of sensitive habitats on the road way on Via de Canto and in omamental vegetation east ofthe
park (as shown in Figure 2).
The archaeological survey was conducted pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the City of Carlsbad implementing regulations and guidelines including the Resource
Protection Ordinance (RPO). The City ofCarlsbad will serve as the lead agency for CEQA compliance.
The archaeological survey was conducted to determine if any cultural resources eligible for inclusion in
the Califomia Register of Historical Resources (California Register) or significant under the RPO will
be affected by this project. This report has been prepared according to State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO)^guidelines for Archaeological Resource Management Reports (ARMR).
Project Personnel
The cultural resource survey was conducted by LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA) whose cultural resources
staff meets Federal, State and local requirements. Ms. Elizabeth Davidson served as the Principal
Investigator for the project. Ms. Davidson is a member of the Register of Professional Archaeologists
(RPA), has an MA in Archaeology from the University of Leicester, and has more than 13 years
experience in the Southem Califomia region. Ms. Davidson meets the Secretary of the Interior's
standards for qualified archaeologists. See Appendix A.
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" I Project Location
FIGURE 1
1000 2000
SOURCE: USGS 7.5'Quad - San Luis Rey (1975), CA
Vancouver Street Sewer Extension Project
Project Location
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: Study Area
FIGURE 2
100 200
Proposed Sewer Alignment
Proposed Laydown Area 1
Proposed Laydown Area 2
Proposed Project Features
(//A Permanent Impact Area
Temporary Impact Area
SOURCE: Bing Maps (c 2008), City ofCarlsbad (4/2011)
Vancouver Sti'eet Sewer Extension
Project Footprint
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NATURAL AND CULTURAL SETTINGS
Natural Setting
The climate ofthe region can generally be described as Mediterranean, with cool wet winters and hot
dry summers. Lack of rainfall limits vegetation growth and habitat types adapted to the dry conditions
of the region occur in the project area. Prior to disturbance, the project area would have been
dominated by coastal sage scrub. Animal resources in the region include deer, fox, raccoon, skunk,
bobcat, coyote, rabbit, and various rodent, reptile, and bird species. Small game, dominated by
rabbits, is relatively abundant.
Cultural Setting
San Diego County archaeological investigations indicate humans have inhabited the area for at least
10,000 years. Malcolm Rogers was the first to develop a cultural chronology of the region. In general,
they can be divided into five consecutive periods: Paleoindian, Archaic, Late Prehistoric,
Ethnohistoric, and Historic (Bull 1983; Ezell 1987; Moriarty 1966; Warren et al. 1993).
The earliest sites in San Diego County are identified as the Paleoindian period (9,000 to 8,000 YBP
[years before present]), and include the San Dieguito, La Jolla and Pauma complex. Most of these
sites are located around inland dry lakes, on old terrace deposits in the Califomia desert, and on or
near the coast on mesas or terraces. The artifacts associated with this period are heavily patinated
felsite tools primarily consisting of scrapers, scraper planes, choppers, large blades, and large
projectile points.
Around 8,000 years ago, changes in technology begin to appear in the archaeological record. During
the Early Archaic period, there is an increase in the use of grinding and seed processing technology
and a change in mortuary practices, indicating population movements or internal change (Moratto
1984). There is a marked increase in the exploitation of plant and animal resources inland and on the
coast. Artifacts associated with this period include an increase of Pinto and Elko series projectile
points, large bifaces, manos, metates, and core tools.
The Late Prehistoric period is characterized by a series of dramatic technological changes indicating
that around 2,000 YBP, people from the Colorado River area migrated to the Southem California
region. This period is characterized by the appearance of smaller projectile points, ceramics,
permanent bedrock milling sites, and cremation burials. There also appears to be an increase in the
establishment of permanent or semi-permanent seasonal villages indicating a shift to inland plant food
collection and processing.
The Ethnohistoric period occurred shortly before Europeans colonized Southern California.
Documentation by the Spanish and the material culture left by the native people indicate that at the
time of contact there were four distinct native groups, Luiseno, Diegueno, Cupeno, and the Cahuilla
(Kroeber 1925) in the area. During this period, the Native American populations dramatically
decreased and were quickly assimilated into the mission system. The project area is located on the
border of the Luiseno and Kumeyaay territory.
The Historic period in San Diego County is generally divided into three politically defined periods:
Spanish, Mexican, and American periods. The Spanish colonists first settled the Southern California
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region in A.D. 1769 and established military and religious institutions along the coast. In 1821,
Mexico won its independence from Spain and Califomia came under Mexican mle. By 1834, the
Spanish missions had been secularized and large tracts of land, or ranchos were granted to Mexican
citizens. Mexican rule ended with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hildalgo in 1848 when
California was ceded to the United States.
The City of Carlsbad began as a train stop and tourist attraction when a mineral spring was discovered
in 1883 by John Frazier (Sprague-Bentley 2009). Within a few years of his discovery, the Southern
Railroad Company built a whistle stop station not far from the newly discovered mineral springs.
Frazier began selling the mineral water to the train passengers and the City ofCarlsbad soon became
a tourist attraction. From the 1920s and into the present, Carlsbad has continued to boom with
tourism, agriculture, and floriculture.
METHODS
Research
A records search of both study areas was performed at the South Coastal Information Center (SCIC),
San Diego State University (SCIC 2011). The SCIC provided a record of all previous surveys,
archaeological sites, subsurface investigations, and all historic resources over 45 years old that are
within a one-mile radius of the project area. Site records of archaeological sites and bibliographical
references for all surveys and investigations within the one-mile search radius were copied. Historic
maps were investigated and the following inventories were examined: National Register of Historic
Places, California Register of Historical Resources, California Historical Landmarks, Califomia
Historic Properties Directory; and the California Points of Historical Interest. See Appendix B.
Field Survey
The goal of the survey was to identify and document any cultural resources greater than 45 years or
older as per the Office of Historic Preservation Guidelines (1995). To accomphsh this, a pedestrian
survey ofthe project alignment was conducted on November 2, 2011, by Ms. Elizabeth E. Davidson,
RPA. The project alignment was surveyed on foot in 5 to 10-meter parallel transect intervals. The
project area is located within a residential neighborhood and the project alignment is situated along
paved streets and landscaped areas limiting ground visibility to a few small areas.
RESULTS
Research
Twelve documented archaeological investigations have taken place within a quarter-mile radius of the
project aligmnent. All of the investigations date between 1974 and 2008 and indicate there was a high
amount of prehistoric activity within the project area. Table A summarizes the investigations within a
quarter-mile radius of the project.
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Table A: Summary of Previous Studies
Author Report Title Date
Bull An Archaeological Reconnaissance of the Lake Calavera Hills Plan Area 1977
Carrico Archaeological/Historical Survey of Carlsbad Tract Number 79-2 1977
Chamberlain,
David L.
Environmental Impact Report Templin Heights Development 275 Single Family
Units on 84 Acres
1974
Collett and
Cheever
Significance Assessment of Six Cultural Resource Sites Within the College
Boulevard Reach Alternative 1, One site in the Cannon Road Reach 3, and Three
Sites in the Cannon Road Reach 4 Alignments, Bridge and Thoroughfare District
4
2001
Gallegos and
Carrico
Cultural Resource Survey £ind Assessment and Archaeological Testing of Site
SDI-9967 (W-3492) for South Coast Asphalt Products Company
1984
Gallegos and
Strudwick
Historical/Archaeological Survey Report for Larwin Park, Carlsbad, CA 1991
Guerrero and
Gallegos
City ofCarlsbad Water and Sewer Master Plans Cultural Resource Background
Study City of Carlsbad, CA
2003
Robbins-Wade "Panhandle" Property Archaeological Survey 2008
Seeman Draft Environmental Impact Report Revised Parks and Recreation Element,
Carlsbad, CA
1982
Smith An Archaeological Survey of the Spyglass Subdivision Project 1989
Wade Archaeological Monitoring of the Encina Gas Pipeline Project Profiles of
Subsistence Patterns Along the South Shore of Agua Hedionda Lagoon
1986
Wlodarski and
Romani
An Evaluation of the Impacts upon Cultural Resources Located on 95 Acres,
Buena Vista Creek, City of Carlsbad, CA
1981
Six sites and two isolates (Table B) are recorded within a quarter-mile radius of the project area. All
of these resources are prehistoric sites. The prehistoric sites consist mainly of lithic, shell, and
groundstone scatters concentrated along Buena Vista Creek, which is located approximately a
quarter-mile north ofthe project aligmnent. The closest prehistoric site, CA-SDI-8913, is located on
the northeast edge of the project alignment and consists of a shell and lithic scatter with possibly
midden soil. The previous recorded sites within the area are indicative ofthe types of cultural
resources that would be expected within the project alignment.
Table B: Cultural Resources within a One-Mile Radius ofthe Project APE
Site Number Site Type Recorder
CA-SDI-631 Prehistoric Lithic and Groundstone Scatter Wallace 1958
CA-SDI-4990/
W-137
Prehistoric Temporary Camp with Lithic, Ceramic, Groundstone
Scatter, Fish Hooks, and Projectile Points
Ike and Cardash
(1968)
CA-SDI-5651 Prehistoric Shell Midden Hector (1983)
CA-SDI-6139/
W-1781
Prehistoric Shell Midden and Lithic Scatter Franklin and Thesken
(1978)
CA-SDI-8913 Prehistoric Shell Midden and Lithic Scatter Romani and
Hawthorne (1981)
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Table B: Cultural Resources within a One-Mile Radius ofthe Project APE
Site Number Site Type Recorder
CA-SDI-8914 Prehistoric Shell Midden and Lithic Scatter Romani and
Hawthome(1981)
P-37-015015 Prehistoric Isolated Mano Strudwick and
Gallegos (1991)
P-37-015016 Prehistoric Isolated Mano Strudwick and
Gallegos (1991)
Field Survey
The pedestrian field survey was completed by Elizabeth Davidson, RPA on November 2, 2011.
Approximately 80 percent of the area within the project alignment is developed or within a
landscaped area limiting visibility to approximately 20 percent. One previously recorded site, CA-
SDI-8913, is approximately 25 feet northeast ofthe project alignment. During the survey, an
approximately 8-foot by 4-foot area containing a small scatter of shell was observed (Figure 3). The
shell scatter is situated within sediments around two wooden guardrail posts along the northwest
portion ofthe project alignment. Although disturbed, the shell scatter may be associated with Site
CA-SDI-8913 indicating buried deposits in this area. Sediments within the rest of the project area
appear to have been the result of cut and fill operations and did not contain any cultural resources, as
indicated by a geotechnical report completed in 2010 (Ninyo and Moore 2010). The report indicated
that fill material is present to a depth of approximately 8 feet.
No other resources were observed during the survey.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the literature search and field survey, one cultural resource. Site CA-SDI-8913 is recorded
adjacent to the northeast portion of the Vancouver Street Sewer Extension Project alignment. During
the survey, a small shell scatter was observed on the northeast portion the project alignment
approximately 25 feet from the recorded boundary of site CA-SDI-8913. The proximity ofthe shell
scatter to Site CA-SDI-8913 suggests that it is associated with the site and the area may contain
buried deposits. The project proposes to demolish an existing structure (wet well), and place a
manhole within approximately 100 feet ofthe shell scatter and within approximately 125 feet ofthe
recorded site boundary for Site CA-SDI-8913. The presence of shell indicates that there is a potential
for buried archaeological deposits within this area of the project alignment and therefore
archaeological monitoring is recommended during demolition of the existing structure, during
excavation of the manhole and during any other ground-disturbing activifies within this area (see
Figure 3-located in Confidential Appendix D).
The remaining project area is highly disturbed as a result of development and therefore retains a
limited probability of buried cultural resources. Based on the disturbed landform context and field
survey observations, no monitoring or further work related to cultural resources is recommended for
these areas.
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Figure 3: Cultural Resource Locations and Recommended Areas for Monitoring
(Confidential-Located in Appendix D)
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If human remains are encountered at any time during construction or routine maintenance in the
project APE, State Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 states that no further disturbance shall
occur until the County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition pursuant to Public
Resources Code Section 5097.98, so the County Coroner must be notified ofthe find immediately. If
the remains are determined to be Native American, the County Coroner will notify the Native
American Heritage Commission (NAHC), which will determine and notily a Most Likely Descendant
(MLD). The MLD may inspect the site of the discovery, and shall complete the inspection within 24
hours of notification by the NAHC. The MLD may recommend scientific removal and nondestructive
analysis of human remains and items associated with Native American burials.
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Bull, Charles
1983 Shaking the Foundations: The Evidence for San Diego Prehistory. Casual Papers, Cultural
Resource Management Center, Department of Anthropology, San Diego State University.
Ezell, Paul
1987 The Harris Site—^An Atypical San Dieguito Site or am I beating a Dead Horse? In San
Dieguito-La Jolla: Chronology and Controversy, edited by Dermis Gallegos, pp. 15-22.
San Diego Archaeological Society Research Paper No. 1. San Diego.
Kroeber, A.L.
1925 The Handbook of Indians of California. Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin 78.
Smithsonian Institute, Washington. Reprinted in 1976 by Drover Publications, New York.
Moriarty, James R., Ill
1966 Culture Phase Divisions Suggested by Typological Change Coordinated with
Stratigraphically Controlled Radiocarbon Dating at San Diego. Canadian Journal of
Anthropology.
Moratto, J.R.
1984 California Archaeology. Academic Press, Inc. San Diego, California.
Ninyo & Moore
2010 Geotechnical Evaluation Vancouver Lift Station Abandonment and HDD Sewer Extension,
Carlsbad, California. Prepared by Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences
Consultants for Dudek & Associates. Project Number 10685001, August 27, 2010.
Office of Historic Preservation
1995 Instructions for Recording Historical Resources. Sacramento, California.
Sprague, Bentley
2009 Images of America: Carlsbad. Arcadia Press, Charleston, North Carolina.
Warren, Claude N., Gretchen Siegler, and Frank Dittmer
1993 Paleoindian and Early Archaic Periods. An Historic Properties Background Study for the
City of San Diego Clean Water Program.
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APPENDIX A
RESUME OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
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LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. ELIZABETH E. DAVIDSON
SENIOR CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAOER
PAQE 1
ELIZABETH E. DAVIDSON
SENIOR CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGER
EXPERTISE
Prehistoric Archaeology
Geographic Information Systems
EDUCATION
University of Leicester, M.A., Archaeology and Ancient History, 2007.
San Diego State University, B.A., Anthropology, 2001.
San Diego State University, B.A., Geography, 2001.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Cultural Resources Manager, RPA, LSA Associates, Inc., Carlsbad, California, April 2010-
present
Senior Archaeologist, RPA, Laguna Mountain Environmental, Inc., San Diego, California, 2006-
2010
Associate Archaeologist, Tierra Environmental, San Diego, California, 2007
Associate Archaeologist, Laguna Mountain Environmental, Inc., San Diego, California, 2005-2006
Project Archaeologist/GIS Technician, RECON Environmental, San Diego, California, 2003-2005
Field Archaeologist, RECON Environmental, San Diego, California, 1998-2000
Research Assistant, South Coastal Information Center, San Diego State University, San Diego,
Califomia, 2000-2003
Student Intern, South Coastal Information Center, San Diego, California, 1997
PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Ms. Davidson is on the City of San Diego's list of archaeological monitors. Ms. Davidson has over 13
years of experience as an archaeologist and has worked on more than 100 projects throughout
Southern Califoraia. She regularly works with a range of regulatory and assessment frameworks
including NHPA, NRHP, CRHR, CEQA, and the County and City of San Diego guidelines.
Ms. Davidson has conducted archaeological studies and produced reports for a wide variety of
development and resource management projects, including military installafions, utility projects,
transportation projects, and commercial and residential developments. Ms. Davidson has served as a
senior archaeologist for a range of cultural resource studies, including archaeological surveys, test
excavations, data recovery programs, and monitoring projects. Ms. Davidson has a strong background
in GIS and GPS and has worked with ArcGIS 9.x to produce production-quality site maps and report
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figures. Ms. Davidson has strong leadership, problem solving, crifical judgment, conceptualization,
realization, organizafion, and research skills. She presented papers at the 2008 and 2010 Society for
Califomia Archaeology Conferences.
PRESENTATIONS
2008 Site Stratigraphy at the Spindrift Site: A GIS Analysis, Society for California
Archaeology Conference, Riverside, California.
2010 Ceramic Typology and Function at the Spindrift Site, Society for California Archaeology
Conference, Riverside, California.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS
Member, Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA)
Member, Society for California Archaeology (SCA)
Member, San Diego Archaeological Center (SDAC)
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APPENDIX B
RECORDS SEARCH CONFIRMATION LETTER
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South Coastal Information Center
4283 El Cajon Blvd., Suite 250
San Diego, CA 92105
Office: (619) 594-5682
Fax: (619) 594-4483
www.scic.org
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CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM
RECORDS SEARCH
Company: LSA Associates, Inc.
Company Representative: Elizabeth Davidson, M.A., RPA
Date Processed: 11/16/2011
Project Identification: Vancouver Street Sewer Extension Project #HCR110SA
Search Radius:
Historical Resources:
1/4 mile
Trinomial and Primary site maps have been reviewed. All sites within the project
boundaries and the specified radius ofthe project area have been plotted. Copies ofthe
site record forms have been included for all recorded sites.
Previous Survey Report Boundaries:
Project boundary maps have been reviewed. National Archaeological Database (NADB)
citations for reports within the project boundaries and within the specified radius of the
project area have been included.
Historic Addresses:
A map and database of historic properties (formerly Geofinder) has been included.
Historic Maps:
The historic maps on file at the South Coastal Information Center have been reviewed,
and copies have been included.
ND
ND
ND
ND
Summary of SHRC
Approved CHRIS IC
Records Search Elements
Address-Mapped no
Shapes: 0
Spatial Features: 22
Searchable Pages: 12
Standard Pages: 47
Aerial Photos: 0
Quads: 1
Hours: 1.5
RUSH: no
This is not an invoice. Please pay from the monthly billing statement
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PHOTOGRAPHS
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Photograph 1. Proposed Exit Pit Location Looking North
Photograph 2. Proposed Drill Rig Location Looking Northeast
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Photograph 3. Lift Station Looking North
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