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Archaeological survey for 871 Summit Road finds no prehistoric resources; HLC accepts report
Summary
A survey and creek‑bank inspection at 871 Summit Road found no prehistoric archaeological resources, and the Historic Landmarks Commission voted to accept the archaeologist's report on Feb. 26.
The Historic Landmarks Commission on Feb. 26 accepted an archaeological report for a proposed single‑family replacement and new bridge access at 871 Summit Road, finding no prehistoric resources or buried living surfaces in creek‑bank exposures.
Dr. Stone (the project archaeologist) told the commission the site, located in foothill terrain adjacent to two drainages, was surveyed with good ground visibility and included inspection of creek‑bank exposures for buried alluvium that can contain deeply buried cultural deposits. The survey found no prehistoric sites within a quarter‑mile and no evidence of buried living surfaces in either ground surfaces or creek‑bank exposures. The existing home dates to 1949; the archaeologist concluded the project would not result in impacts to archaeological resources.
The commission voted to accept the archaeologist’s report (roll call: Dordon — yes; Ennsberg — yes; Lindbeck — yes; McClure — yes; Butler — yes; Vice Chair Ullie — yes). Outcome: report accepted. No public speakers commented on the item.
Speakers quoted in this article are identified in the commission record.
