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Intrinsic Resource Assessment Corridor Impressions Survey Maps Were Produced That Divided the Proposed Corridor Extension Into E Application for Corridor Extension Corridor Impressions Survey Intrinsic Resource Assessment Corridor Impressions Survey Maps were produced that divided the proposed corridor extension into easily recognizable segments. The maps corresponded with modified Corridor Impressions Survey forms. Impressions were then compiled into the following tables. A (+) sign means that the surveyor is recording a positive impression, while a (-) sign indicates a negative impression. (L) and (R) indicate left and right sides of the roadway, heading north from the existing Byway Terminus at the intersection of Lake County Roads 455 and 561. Segment 1 – Existing Terminus to Farley’s “Fridgeration” + Very interesting intersection. L R + Nice woods. L R - Large power poles ugly. L R - Screen repair sign ugly. L + Old Florida house nice. L + Magnolia Ranch very nice. L - Bob Cat sign ugly. R + Log house nice. R + Planted pines. L Segment 2 – Farley’s “Fridgeration” to CR 48 + Planted pines. L - Concrete rubble an eyesore. L + Pasture, open space. L - Farley’s. R - Concrete Plant. R - Coyote Mud sign. R - Power substation. R + Historic Town Hall. L 42 Application for Corridor Extension Corridor Impressions Survey Segment 3 – Intersection CR 48, CR 561 and Florida Avenue to Little Lake Harris + Wide ROW. L R + Nice oaks. L + Old cabins interesting. L + Orange Grove. L R + Nice views of Little Lake Harris. L R Segment 4 – CR 48 from CR 561 to Ranch Road - Dollar Store out of place. L + Pecan orchard nice. L + Large area of oaks attractive. R + Quiet, Pleasant Cemetery. L + Trailer park well maintained. L - Trailers junky. R + Very nice views of large pasture. L Segment 5 – Ranch Road Spur + L Scenic views of pastures. - Cell tower. R - Industrial building run down. R + Great view of Restoration Area. L + Views of scrub. R + Burned area interesting. L Segment 6 – CR 48 to CR 448 and CR 448-A + Scenic view of large pasture. L - Nice homes/farms on large lots. R - Water plant out of place. R + Quick view of Beauclair Canal. L R 43 Application for Corridor Extension Corridor Impressions Survey Segment 7 – CR 448-A from CR 48 to Restoration Area Parking (448-A Spur) + Nice pastures. L R + Farm fields. L + Very rural feel. L R + Very woodsy – large oaks. L R + Neat bridge, view of canal. L R Segment 8 – CR 448-A from CR 48 to CR 448 + Nice pasture. L - Packing house kind of ugly. R + Country Market neat. R + Nice views of lake. L - Closed store pretty ugly. R - Cell tower ugly. L + Nice Pasture. R Segment 9 – Duda Road and Jones Road to Wildlife Drive Entrance (Spur) + Interesting views of farm fields, lots of cabbage. L R - Airplane Hangers out of place. R + Blueberry farm neat. L Segment 10 – CR 448 to Sadler Road to Dora Drive + Nice grove. L + Open space nice. L + Well maintained plant nursery. L + Nice pasture. R - Abandoned citrus grove unsightly. R + Old house and big building interesting. R 44 Application for Corridor Extension Corridor Impressions Survey Segment 11 – Dora Drive from Sadler Road to Beauclair Avenue to Clayton Street + Well maintained plant nursery. L - Subdivision wall. R + Interesting old house next to road. L + Nice citrus grove. R + Picturesque old grove barn. L + Planted Oaks. L + Palm lined driveway. L + Open space, view of Lake Dora. L + Woodsy feel of Beauclair Avenue. L R Segment 12 – Trimble Park Road Spur + Woodsy. L + Well-kept neighborhood. L R + Trimble Park very nice. L R + Orange Grove. L R Segment 13 – Clayton Street from Beauclair Avenue to 5th Avenue + Big houses, lots of trees. L R + Small houses, lots of trees going further into town. L R + Small town feel. L R - Intersection of Clayton and Fifth Scary/View Blocked by Hedge L Segment 14 – 5th Avenue from Clayton Street to CR Old 441 + Bustling small town feel L R + Many small businesses L R + Donnelly Park very nice. R + City Hall very nice. R Segment 15 – CR Old 441 from 5th Avenue to Lakeshore Drive + Very good views of Lake Dora from side of hill. L + Nice buildings facing lake and uphill from road. R + Train Tracks between roadway and Lake Dora. L - Train Tracks between roadway and Lake Dora. L 45 Application for Corridor Extension Corridor Impressions Survey Segment 16 - Lakeside Loop Liberty Ave from Liberty and Clayton to Liberty and Tremain to Tremain and Charles to Charles and Donnelly to Donnelly and Fifth Avenue + Bed and Breakfast Homey Looking. R + Liberty Ave Scenic. L R + Gilbert Park. R + Palm Island Park Nice. L + View of Lake Dora/Parks/ Light House. L + Railroad Trestle. R + Donnelly Street very attractive. L R + Small town feel on busy Donnelly Street. L R Vividness Unity High 6 7 Medium 2 1 Low 1 1 46 Application for Corridor Extension Field Inventory 47 Application for Corridor Extension Field Inventory 48 Application for Corridor Extension Field Inventory 49 Application for Corridor Extension Field Inventory Field Inventory The same maps that were used for the corridor impressions survey were used for the field inventory. Inventoried resources were compiled into tables corresponding to the maps. Data received from the Florida Master Site File were used in preparation of the inventory. This data includes the GIS data layers “Orange Sites”, “Orange Structures”, “Lake Sites” and “Lake Structures“. Inventories were conducted by CME members over several weekends. 50 Application for Corridor Extension Field Inventory Field Inventory Segment 1 Master Site File CR 561 from existing Byway Terminus to Farley’s “Fridgeration” Number Natural Double Run. Visible Natural Hardwood Hammock. Visible Historical Structure-Ineligible for NRHP. Visible LA04134 Natural Magnolia Ranch. Visible Archeological Insufficient Data. Not Visible LA02839 Negative Feature Signs. Visible Negative Feature Power Lines. Visible Field Inventory Segment 2 Master Site File CR 561 from Farley’s “Fridgeration” to CR 48 and Florida Avenue Number Negative Feature Cell Tower. Negative Feature Concrete Plant. Negative Feature Mud Bogging Banners. Olive Ingram Community LA03576 Historical Building. Visible Eligible for NRHP Field Inventory Segment 3 Master Site File Florida Ave – Little Lake Harris Spur Number Historical Fish Camp Cabins. Visible Natural Little Lake Harris. Visible Little Lake Harris. Recreational Boat Ramps/Dock. Visible Artifact Scatter Low Density/ Archeological Not Evaluated. LA00065 Scenic Little Lake Harris. Visible 51 Application for Corridor Extension Field Inventory Field Inventory Segment 4 Master Site File CR 48 from CR 561 to Ranch Road Number Historical Astatula Cemetery. Visible Scenic Pasture. Visible Field Inventory Segment 5 Master Site File Ranch Road Spur – Clay Island Trail Head Number Natural Scrub Habitat. Visible Natural North Shore Restoration Area. Visible Recreational Clay Island Trail. Visible Recreational Clay Island Trailhead. Visible Field Inventory Segment 6 Master Site File CR 48 from Ranch Road to CR 448A Number Scenic Large Pasture. Negative Feature NuRF Project. Visible 8LA3427 8LA3428 Apopka – Beauclair Canal Potentially Eligible Historical and Resource Group. Visible for NRHP Listing Scenic Farm Fields. Visible 52 Application for Corridor Extension Field Inventory Field Inventory Segment 7 Master Site File CR 448 Spur Number Scenic Farm Fields. Visible Recreational Trailhead/Parking Area/Access to /Natural North Shore Restoration Area. Visible Natural/ Scenic Oak Trees. Visible Natural North Shore Restoration Area. Visible Field Inventory Segment 8 Master Site File CR 448A from CR 48 to CR448 Number Negative Feature Industrial Area. Visible Long and Scott Farms/Corn Recreational Maze. Visible Negative Feature Closed Convenience Store. Visible Negative Feature Cell Tower. Visible Field Inventory Segment 9 Master Site File Duda Road and Jones Avenue – Wildlife Drive Spur Number Scenic Farm Fields. Visible Negative Feature Airport. Visible Access to North Shore Recreational Restoration Area/Wildlife Drive /Natural (In Planning). Visible 53 Application for Corridor Extension Field Inventory Field Inventory Segment 10 Master Site File CR 448 and Sadler Road – CR 448A to Dora Drive Number Scenic Pastures. Scenic Orange Groves. Ocklawaha Nursery Office and Warehouse OR07868 Historic 8266 Sadler Road. Visible Ineligible for NRHP Field Inventory Segment 11 Master Site File Dora Drive from Sadler Road to Beauclair Avenue and Clayton St. Number Negative Feature Walled Subdivision. Scenic Orange Groves. Tudor Revival House OR07871 Historical 4800 Dora Drive. Visible Ineligible for NRHP 8OR6201 Archeological Campsite (Prehistoric). Not Visible Ineligible for NRHP OR06204 Archeological Campsite (Prehistoric). Not Visible Ineligible for NRHP OR06203 Archeological Campsite (Prehistoric). Not Visible Ineligible for NRHP OR6210 Archeological Campsite (Prehistoric). Not Visible Ineligible for NRHP OR6200 Archeological Campsite (Prehistoric). Not Visible Ineligible for NRHP Scenic Views of Lake Beauclair. Visible Scenic Canopy Road. Visible 54 Application for Corridor Extension Field Inventory Field Inventory Segment 12 Master Site File Trimble Park Spur Number Natural/ Recreational Trimble Park. Visible Scenic Orange Groves. Visible OR06202 Archeological Campsite (Prehistoric). Not Visible Ineligible for NRHP Scenic Views of Lake Beauclair. Visible Field Inventory Segment 13 Master Site File Clayton Street from Beauclair Avenue to Fifth Avenue Number Trees, Houses with Small Town Scenic Feel. Historic Railroad Bed. Negative Intersection of Clayton and 5th Feature Avenue - Sight Issues. Field Inventory Segment 14 Master Site File Fifth Avenue from
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