A Phase I and Ii Cultural Resources Assessment for the Nichols Ranch Specific Plan Project
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A PHASE I AND II CULTURAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT FOR THE NICHOLS RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA APNs 389-200-038 and 389-210-008, -032, -034 and -036 Project Site Location: Section 25, Township 5 South, Range 5 West of the Lake Elsinore USGS Quadrangle Topographic Map Prepared on Behalf of: Todd Pendergrass Nichols Road Partners, LLC 25555 Maitri Road Corona, California 92883 Prepared for: City of Lake Elsinore 130 South Main Street Lake Elsinore, California 92530 Prepared by: Jillian L. Hahnlen and Brian F. Smith, M.A., Principal Investigator Brian F. Smith and Associates, Inc. 14010 Poway Road, Suite A Poway, California 92064 July 17, 2017; Revised December 19, 2017; Revised April 27, 2018 Fieldwork Performed: March 22, 2017; April 18, 20, 21, and 24, 2017; December 6, 2017 Key Words: 72.5 acres; positive survey; one historic site (RIV-8120); one prehistoric lithic isolate (P-33-026830); site evaluation; no CEQA-significant resources identified. A Phase I and II Cultural Resources Assessment for the Nichols Ranch Specific Plan Project _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Archaeological Report Summary Information Authors: Jillian L. Hahnlen and Brian F. Smith, M.A., Principal Investigator Prepared by: Brian F. Smith and Associates, Inc. 14010 Poway Road, Suite A Poway, California 92064 (858) 484-0915 Report Date: July 17, 2017; Revised December 19, 2017; Revised April 27, 2018 Report Title: A Phase I and II Cultural Resources Assessment for the Nichols Ranch Specific Plan Project, City of Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, California Prepared on Behalf of: Todd Pendergrass Nichols Road Partners, LLC 25555 Maitri Road Corona, California 92883 Prepared for: City of Lake Elsinore 130 South Main Street Lake Elsinore, California 92530 Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 389-200-038 and 389-210-008, -032, -034, and -036 USGS Quadrangle: Section 25, Township 5 South, Range 5 West of the Lake Elsinore USGS topographic quadrangle map Study Area: 72.5 acres Key Words: Archaeological survey and testing program; positive survey; one historic site (RIV-8120); one prehistoric isolate (P-33- 026830); site evaluation; City of Lake Elsinore; Riverside County; 72.5 acres; Lake Elsinore USGS Quadrangle; significance testing; no significant resources identified; historic refuse scatter; prehistoric lithic isolate; mitigation monitoring of grading recommended. i A Phase I and II Cultural Resources Assessment for the Nichols Ranch Specific Plan Project _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Table of Contents Section Page 1.0 MANAGEMENT SUMMARY / ABSTRACT ....................................................... 1.0–1 1.1 Purpose of Investigation ................................................................................ 1.0–2 1.2 Major Findings .............................................................................................. 1.0–2 1.3 Recommendation Summary ........................................................................... 1.0–3 2.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 2.0–1 2.1 Previous Work ............................................................................................... 2.0–5 2.2 Project Setting ............................................................................................... 2.0–5 2.3 Cultural Setting.............................................................................................. 2.0–5 2.3.1 Prehistoric Period ................................................................................. 2.0–5 2.3.2 Historic Period .................................................................................... 2.0–9 2.4 Research Goals .............................................................................................. 2.0–11 3.0 METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................. 3.0–1 3.1 Archaeological Records Search...................................................................... 3.0–1 3.2 Field Methodology ........................................................................................ 3.0–1 3.3 Laboratory Methods ...................................................................................... 3.0–2 3.4 Report Preparation and Recordation ............................................................... 3.0–4 3.5 Native American Consultation ....................................................................... 3.0–4 3.6 Applicable Regulations .................................................................................. 3.0–5 3.6.1 California Environmental Quality Act .................................................. 3.0–5 4.0 RESULTS .............................................................................................................. 4.0–1 4.1 Records Search Results .................................................................................. 4.0–1 4.1.1 Historic Research Results .................................................................... 4.0–7 4.2 Results of the Field Survey ............................................................................ 4.0–7 4.3 Results of Significance Testing – Site RIV-8120 ........................................... 4.0–13 4.3.1 Site Description.................................................................................... 4.0–12 4.3.2 Description of Field Investigations ....................................................... 4.0–12 4.3.3 Historic Artifact Analysis ..................................................................... 4.0–16 4.3.4 Summary of Site RIV-8120 ................................................................... 4.0–26 4.4 Results of Significance Testing – Isolate P-33-026830 ................................... 4.0–32 4.4.1 Site Description.................................................................................... 4.0–32 4.4.2 Description of Field Investigations ....................................................... 4.0–32 4.4.3 Summary of Isolate P-33-026830 ......................................................... 4.0–34 5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS ....................................................................................... 5.0–1 5.1 Mitigation Monitoring ................................................................................... 5.0–1 6.0 CERTIFICATION.................................................................................................. 6.0–1 ii A Phase I and II Cultural Resources Assessment for the Nichols Ranch Specific Plan Project _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Table of Contents (continued) Section Page 7.0 REFERENCES ...................................................................................................... 7.0–1 Appendices Appendix A – Qualifications of Key Personnel Appendix B – New and Updated Site Record Forms* Appendix C – Archaeological Records Search Results* Appendix D – NAHC Sacred Lands File Search Results* Appendix E – Confidential Maps* Appendix F – Tables 4.3–1 through 4.3–3 and 4.3–12 Appendix G – Artifact Catalog *Deleted for public review and bound separately in the Confidential Appendix List of Figures Section Page Figure 2.0–1 General Location Map ............................................................................. 2.0–2 Figure 2.0–2 Project Location Map ............................................................................... 2.0–3 Figure 2.0–3 Project Development Map ........................................................................ 2.0–4 Figure 4.2–1 Cultural Resource Location Map* ............................................................ 4.0–10 Figure 4.2–2 Cultural Resources Shown on Project Development Map* ....................... 4.0–11 Figure 4.3–1 Excavation Location Map, Site RIV-8120* .............................................. 4.0–14 Figure 4.4–1 Excavation Location Map, Isolate P-33-026830* ..................................... 4.0–33 *Deleted for public review and bound separately in the Confidential Appendix List of Plates Section Page Plate 4.2–1 Overview of the project from the adjacent property, facing southwest ...... 4.0–8 Plate 4.2–2 Overview of the project, facing west ........................................................ 4.0–9 iii A Phase I and II Cultural Resources Assessment for the Nichols Ranch Specific Plan Project _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ List of Plates (continued) Section Page Plate 4.3–1 Overview of Site RIV-8120, facing southwest.......................................... 4.0–12 Plate 4.3–2 Overview of a surface collection area at Site RIV-8120 ........................... 4.0–13 Plate 4.3–3 Examples of Recovered Consumer Glass and Metal, Site RIV-8120 ........ 4.0–27 Plate 4.3–4 Examples of Recovered Kitchen Tableware ............................................. 4.0–28 Plate 4.3–5 Example of Recovered Household Glass, Site RIV-8120 ......................... 4.0–29 Plate 4.3–6 Examples of Recovered Personal Items, Site RIV-8120 ........................... 4.0–30 Plate 4.3–7 Examples of Recovered Toys and Garment Item, Site RIV-8120 ............. 4.0–31 Plate 4.4–1 Overview of Isolate P-33-026830, facing east .........................................