Archaeological Survey and Historic Evaluation Report for the Jeerah Single Family Residential Project, 6231 East Wimbleton Cour
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY AND HISTORIC EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE JEERAH SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT, 6231 EAST WIMBLETON COURT, CITY OF ORANGE, CALIFORNIA (APN 093-150-06-00) Prepared for: Mr. Yasir Kahf P. O. Box 2956 Corona, CA 92878 Prepared by: Laguna Mountain Environmental, Inc. 7969 Engineer Road, Suite 208 San Diego, CA 92111 ________________________________ Andrew R. Pigniolo, MA, RPA January 2016 ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY AND HISTORIC EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE JEERAH SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT, 6231 EAST WIMBLETON COURT, CITY OF ORANGE, CALIFORNIA (APN 093-150-06-00) Prepared for: Mr. Yasir Kahf P. O. Box 2956 Corona, CA 92878 Prepared by: Laguna Mountain Environmental, Inc. 7969 Engineer Road, Suite 208 San Diego, CA 92111 Andrew R. Pigniolo, MA, RPA January 2016 National Archaeological Data Base Information Type of Study: Cultural Resource Survey and Historic Resource Evaluation Sites: None USGS Quadrangle: Orange 7.5' Area: 2.08 Acres Key Words: City of Orange, 6231 East Wimbleton Court, Archaeological Survey, Historic Resource Evaluation, Redeposited Shell, Historic-age Structure TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................................... iii I. INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................1 A. Project Description...................................................................................................1 B. Project Personnel .....................................................................................................1 C. Structure of the Report .............................................................................................1 II. NATURAL AND CULTURAL SETTING .........................................................................5 A. Natural Setting .........................................................................................................5 B. Cultural Setting ........................................................................................................6 C. Prior Research ........................................................................................................10 III. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS .........................................................................11 A. Research Design.....................................................................................................11 B. Survey Methods .....................................................................................................11 IV. SURVEY RESULTS .........................................................................................................12 V. HISTORIC STRUCTURE EVALUATION ......................................................................16 A. Introduction ............................................................................................................16 B. Ownership and Occupation ....................................................................................16 C. Building Descriptions ............................................................................................17 VI. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS....................................................................26 VII. REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................27 APPENDICES A. Resume of Principal Investigator B. Record Search Confirmation C. Building, Structure, Object Forms D. Chain of Title Documents Jeerah Single Family Residential Project Cultural Resources Survey and Historic Evaluation Report Page i LIST OF FIGURES Number Title Page 1 Regional Location Map............................................................................................2 2 Project Location .......................................................................................................3 3 Project Plans.............................................................................................................4 4 Project Overviews ..................................................................................................13 5 Structure Locations ................................................................................................14 6 Well Overviews .....................................................................................................15 7 House Views, Front ...............................................................................................18 8 House Views, East .................................................................................................19 9 House Views, North ...............................................................................................20 10 House Views, South ...............................................................................................22 11 House Details .........................................................................................................23 12 Garage Overviews ..................................................................................................24 13 Garage Views, West...............................................................................................25 Jeerah Single Family Residential Project Cultural Resources Survey and Historic Evaluation Report Page ii Abstract ABSTRACT Laguna Mountain Environmental, Inc. conducted a cultural resource survey and historic structure evaluation for the proposed Jeerah Single Family Residential Project in the City of Orange. The survey included the entire project area, and the historic structure evaluation addressed the two standing structures within the project area. The cultural resource project included a records search, literature review, examination of historic maps, chain-of-title research, and the cultural resource survey of the project area. The current survey program was conducted in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and guidelines. The City of Orange will serve as lead agency for the project and CEQA compliance. A records search was conducted at the South Central Coastal Information Center at California State University, Fullerton. The record search indicated that five cultural resources have been recorded within a one-half mile radius of the project area, but no resources are recorded in, or directly adjacent to the project. The project area has not been previously surveyed for cultural resources. Nine previous investigations have been conducted within one-half mile but none on or adjacent to the project area. A cultural resource survey of the project area was conducted on December 28, 2015 by Mr. Andrew R. Pigniolo. The survey included a surface walk-over of the entire project area in 5 to 10 m interval transects. The survey was constrained by the presence of fill soil over some areas while other areas were heavily graded and disturbed. Overall surface visibility averaged 70 percent with limited vegetation cover. Grading associated with past cut and fill activity was evident throughout the project. The survey resulted in the identification of moderate to small amounts of non-cultural marine shell in imported fill. A well whose current makeup is of recent age is also present on the property. No prehistoric or historic archaeological material was identified within the project area. Two structures of historic age (JS-H-1 and JS-H-2) were identified within the project area. These represent a single family residential structure and an associated garage. These structures were evaluated for historic significance. Based on a lack of integrity, insignificant design qualities, and lack of association with events or persons of historical significance, these structures were not recommended as eligible for the California Register of Historical resources (California Register) or local registers. Structures JS-H-1 and JS-H-2 do not qualify as significant under the California Register of Historical Resources (California Register) Guidelines used for CEQA review because of their lack of integrity and because they lack other criteria used for evaluating eligibility to the California Register. Significant impacts to cultural resources will not result from this project. Jeerah Single Family Residential Project Cultural Resources Survey and Historic Evaluation Report Page iii I. Introduction I. INTRODUCTION A. Project Description The 2.08 acre project area is located in the eastern portion of the City of Orange in Orange County (Figure 1). The project is located east of State Route (SR) 55 and south of Chapman Avenue. The project area is on the north side of Canyon View Avenue at 6231 East Wimbleton Court. It is located in the north east quarter of Section 35 in Township 4 South, Range 9 West. The project area is shown on the Orange USGS 7.5' Quadrangle (Figure 2) The proposed project is a residential development on the 2.08-acre project site. The project involves subdividing the approximately 91,476 sq. ft. parcel into eight (8) numbered lots and two lettered lots. Lot areas range from 6,000 sq. ft. to 16,000 sq. ft. The numbered lots will be developed with eight custom homes ranging in size from 3,000 sq. ft. to 3,800 sq. ft., including garages (Figure 3). Lot A will be developed with the clubhouse and associated common area; Lot B will be developed as a street and cul-de-sac. The project will be developed in two phases. The current survey and historic evaluation program was conducted in accordance with