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dowl.com Redmond’s Cultural Resources Management Plan Presented by Kim Dietz Jennifer L. Flathman ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com Agenda Welcome and Introductions Meeting Purpose Overview of Cultural Resources Key Terminology Key Regulations Goals and Methods of the CRMP Potential Impacts and Costs Discussion on Cultural Resources and Planning in Redmond Next Steps ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com Meeting Purpose Gain a better understanding of cultural resources in Redmond Learn about cultural resources protections under federal, state, local regulations. Understand how Redmond’s CRMP will help clarify the laws and procedures for protecting cultural resources. Provide input on the process and procedures. Learn how you can stay involved. ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com What are Cultural Resources? Places or physical evidence of human activity. Significant to tribes, community groups, and individuals. Managing and protecting cultural resources helps the community maintain a tangible connection to its history and heritage. ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com What are Cultural Resources? Archaeological sites Artifacts/features Precontact vs. Historic ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com What are Cultural Resources? Archaeological sites Culturally modified trees Caves Burial sites ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com What are Cultural Resources? Historic Structures Buildings Bridges Such as the Trestle Bridge over the Sammamish River Roads Such as the Red Brick Road ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com What are Cultural Resources? Cultural Landscapes and Historic Trails Farmsteads Natural Springs Village Squares Historic Trails ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com What are Cultural Resources? Traditional Cultural Places & Properties A place significant for its associations with the cultural practices, traditions, beliefs, lifeways, arts, crafts, or social institutions of a living community. Fishing, hunting, and gathering areas. Locations of traditional festivals. ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com What regulations protect cultural resources? National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Historic Sites, Buildings, and Antiquities Act Native American Graves Protection & Repatriation Act Antiquities Act National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Department of Transportation Act Archaeological Resources Protection Act Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) King County Landmark Ordinance Redmond Municipal Code Redmond Zoning Code ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com What types of activities can damage cultural resources? Digging and ground-disturbing work: ◣New foundations and below-grade parking ◣Utilities including storm detention vaults ◣Tree removal or digging fence posts Demolition of structures. Removal or alteration of historic materials. Destruction of plants, reduction in fish population. New construction that changes the visual setting or creates noise and vibration. ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com Proactively respond to and support compliance with regulations and laws. Recognize the importance of cultural resources in the community. Foster cooperation with affected Indian tribes. Educate city employees and community members on ways to protect cultural resources. Provide clear procedures to help employees, property owners, and developers with planning and budgeting to comply with federal, state, and local laws. Why Develop a CRMP? ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com Overview of regulations. Summary of known resources in the area. Management standards and goals. Procedures for City of Redmond funded capital projects. Procedures for review, inspection, and monitoring of private development activities. Guidelines for coordination with Indian tribes. Standards for cultural resources surveys. Procedures to follow for an inadvertent discovery. What is included in a citywide CRMP? ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com Project Timeline Summer 2016 Fall 2016 Winter 2017 Spring 2017 Project Completion Summer 2017 Background Research & Interviews Plan Development GIS Tool Development Training Council Review & Adoption Fall 2017/ Winter 2018 Planning Commission review and recommendation ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com Research the prehistory, history, and ethnohistory of the area. Interview City staff to learn current practices. Gather feedback and input from tribes, developers, business owners, community members, and property owners. What methods are we using to develop the CRMP? ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com Greater predictability of responsibilities/costs/schedule related to cultural resources. Opportunity for early consideration of cultural resources. GIS tools and maps to help avoid and predict high probability areas early in planning. Resources for locating specialized consultants. Training to plan for cultural resources in the project life cycle. What are the benefits of the CRMP? ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com Updates to policies and code (after review/approval by City Council) Requirements from Planning Administrator to: ◣Conduct a cultural resources survey in areas with a high potential for archaeological or other cultural resources. ◣Use a tribal or archaeological monitor during construction. ◣Follow Inadvertent Discovery Plan and procedures in the event of a find. ◣Protect historic architectural features during construction. ◣Prepare photography or interpretative materials as mitigation. ◣Coordinate with affected Indian tribes. ◣Possibly limit construction activities to certain times of the year. What can people expect from the CRMP? ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com Background Research Coordination with Indian Tribes and DAHP Fieldwork ◣Archaeological survey ◢Systematic Above-Ground Survey ◢Selective Digging (shovel probes) Reporting ◣Archaeological Site Forms ◣Historic Property Inventory Forms ◣Recommendations ◢Eligibility ◢Avoid and Mitigate What is typically included in a cultural resources survey? ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com Before Construction ◣Human Remains ◢Follow Inadvertent Discovery Plan ◢Notify King County Sheriff/Coroner ◢Affected Indian tribes and DAHP ◣Other finds ◢Coordinate with affected Indian tribes and DAHP ◢Additional fieldwork to characterize the find ◢Memorandum of Agreement ◥Avoidance measures ◥Minimization measures ◥Mitigation measures Interpretative Materials Data Recovery What happens if something is discovered on my property? ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com During Construction ◣Follow Inadvertent Discovery Plan ◢Stop Work ◢For Human Remains ◥Notify King County Sheriff/Coroner ◥Notify DAHP and affected Indian tribes ◢Work with archaeologist to establish work areas ◣Coordinate with DAHP and affected Indian tribes ◣Memorandum of Agreement ◢Avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures ◣Additional Fieldwork ◢Archaeological testing/ data recovery What happens if something is discovered on my property? ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com What are the potential costs? Activity Estimate Time to Complete Estimated Cost Background research on small parcel 5 acres) by qualified professional* 5 days + 30 day agency/tribe review $5,000 Pedestrian survey and limited shovel probes by qualified professionals of a small parcel acres) that results in no finds* 30 days+30 day agency/tribe review $25,000 Additional shovel probes to verify the boundaries and testing to evaluate NRHP eligibility of a small site (2 testing units)* 30 days+30 day agency/tribe review $20,000 Use of monitor during geotechnical boring During ground disturbing activities $125 (per hour) Use of monitor during construction During ground disturbing activities $125 (per hour) Data recovery of site requiring < 20 excavation blocks (1 x 1m)** 6 months to 1 year $200,000 Mitigation – specialized photography, interpretive plans, etc.* 6 months to 1 year $30,000 *Includes report, required forms, and limited coordination with agencies and tribes **Includes report, required forms, and limited coordination with agencies and tribes, artifact preparation but not curation ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com Discussion ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com Cultural resource regulations are not new but timely and proactive cultural resources management is the new way of doing business. What is key to you for helping with this transition? Redmond 1939 ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com What can the City do to help you identify and plan for cultural resources in your projects? Redmond 1946 ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com How and when in a project or permit process would you like to learn about cultural resource requirements? Redmond 1956 ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com How should the City communicate about the possible presence and standards for protection of cultural resources? Redmond 1969 ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com What are the best ways for the City to keep you current on the tools and requirements? Redmond 1976 ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com Who else should be part of this process? Redmond 1985 ---PAGE BREAK--- dowl.com Next Steps Activity Timeframe Opportunity for involvement Prepare 1st CRMP Draft Fall 2016 Today’s workshop Refine CRMP Winter 2017 Winter workshop or communication Develop training Spring 2017 Rollout training and initial procedures and protocols Fall 2017 Select training Planning Commission Review Fall 2017/ Winter 2018 Planning Commission Meetings & Public Hearing City Council Action Spring 2018 City Council Meetings Rollout Policies, regulations, and associated procedures Spring 2018 Trainings and workshops