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ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
January 11, 2010
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER AT OR AFTER 5:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
CALL TO THE AUDIENCE
1. Review and/or approyal of the December 14, 2009, HPC minutes. � CK(�N I I:Ip�'�
2. Discussion and possible action regarding scheduling of Special Session to review the Final
Draft of the Cultural Resources Inventory.
3. Discussion of draft ordinance sections in relation to the Environmentally Sensitive Lands
Project.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding Steam Pump Ranch:
A. Staff Report.
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5. Update on training opportunities.
A. SPR training session with SHPO.
B. 2010 Arizona Statewide Historic Preservation Partnership Conference.
6. Discussion regarding future agenda items.
ANNOUNCEMENTS 6 `""'
ADJOURNMENT
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When possible, a packet of agenda materials as listed above is available for public inspection at
least 24 hours prior to the Commission meeting in the office of the Town Clerk between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. — 5:00p.m.
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with a disability needs any type of accommodation, please notify the Town Clerk's Office at least
five days prior to the Commission meeting at 229-4700.
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Members of the public have the right to speak during any posted public hearing. However,
those items not listed as a public hearing are for consideration and action by
the Commission during the course of their business meeting. Members of the public may
be allowed to speak on these topics at the discretion of the Chair.
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2. Speak only on the issue currently being discussed by Commission. Please organize your
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regarding the topic being discussed.
3. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes.
4. During "Call to Audience" you may address the Commission on any issue you wish.
5. Any member of the public speaking must speak in a courteous and respectful manner to those
present.
Thank you for your cooperation.
"Notice of Possible Quorum of the Oro Valley Town Council, Boards, Commissions and
Committees: In accordance with Chapter 3, Title 38, Arizona Revised Statutes and Section 2-4-2
of the Oro Valley Town Code, a majority of the Town Council, Historic Preservation Commission,
Development Review Board, Planning &Zoning Commission and Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board may attend the above referenced meeting as a member of the audience only."
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MINUTES
ORO VALLEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
December 14, 2009
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER AT OR AFTER 5:00 P.M.
Chair Zwiener called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Daniel Zwiener, Chair
Lois Nagy, Vice-Chair
Bob Baughman, Commissioner
Ed Hannon, Commissioner
Sam McClung, Commissioner
Valerie Pullara, Commissioner
CALL TO THE AUDIENCE
Opened and closed without comment.
1. Review and/or approval of the November 16, 2009, HPC minutes.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Baughman and seconded by
Commissioner Hannon to approve the November 16, 2009, HPC meeting
minutes as amended.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
2. Discussion and possible action regarding Cultural Resources Inventory.
A. Phase I Inventory draft document.
John Ravesloot, William Self Associates, Inc. (WSA), OV resident, reviewed the
following comments:
- clarification
- reorganization of the chapters
- improving the historic chapter
- executive summary page
- digitized maps
- references on historic contacts
- overall summary
Mr. Ravesloot stated there had to be a way to generate interest within the Town
to get the informationsuggested out, and su ested that the Commission work on public
outreach for nexty ear. Mr. Ravelsoot stated the information could
be
athered and put in a four page brochure, which would be relatively
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inexpensive.
Paul Popelka, OV Acting Planning & Zoning Director (P&Z), stated once it
the brochure could be posted on the Town website, and minimal
is accepted, urchase.
copies made for display at the Town Hall and Library, or available for purchase.
Mr. Ravesloot stated that he hopes to have the final draft ready for the HPC
meeting on January 11th.
Chair Zwiener and Commissioner McClung expressed an interest in reviewing
it prior to the HPC meeting.
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Popelka suggested to Mr. Ravesloot that to submit a digital file as opposed
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to paper copy, for the Commission to review.
Chair Zwiener stated if the report is not ready, then a special session would allow
them to go over Phase I and recommendations for Phase II.
Commissioner McClung stated it would be a good idea to get a press release
after Town Council has considered it, to show the Town what has been done.
B. Phase II survey recommendations.
Commissioner Baughman stated the Town's history, presence, and future will
benefit the historical preservation society.
Vice-Chair Nagy stated the public thinks Steam Pump Ranch (SPR) is all the
Town has and as part of the public outreach, SPR should be a part of it, but not
the part.major Vice-Chair Nagy stated her agreement in using the brochure for
public outreach so that the public can be informed about all the historic
neighborhoods.
Commissioner Baughman introduced a Town Council document titled, "Town
Council, Advisory Boards and Commission Members Site Tours," and a
Proposed Language for Town Council Policy document regarding ground
disturbance on SPR property. Commissioner Baughman asked Mr. Ravesloot if
he would be willing to volunteer as an archaeologist on an emergency basis if
needed at the SPR. Mr. Ravesloot stated he would volunteer, as long as
there was a monitoring plan.
3. Update on Environmentally Sensitive Lands Ordinance.
Chair Zwienergave an update regarding the work group, Town staff and David
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Williams (ESL Consultant) progress on the preservation of Cultural Resources.
Chair Zwiener stated the ESL project is in the early phases of drafting the
ordinance language and are working on a research review process for post
development.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding Historic Preservation Work
Program.
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Mr. Popelka stated the sub-committee met several times to review the 2010-2012
Work Plan and would like to incorporate the Preservation Plan and Community
Outreach into the P&Z Department Work Plan, because they may require some
level of budget support. The other items would not be included because they are
more related to strategic plans.
Mr. Popelka recommended to the Commission to approve the 2010-2012 Work
Plan so it could be incorporated into the P&Z Department Work Plan.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Baughman and seconded by
Commissioner Hannon to approve the HPC 2010-2012 Work Plan as presented
on December 10, 2009, and December 14, 2009.
Mr. McClung requested clarification of the words "Continue to implement" on
items #3 and #4 on the Work Plan under Preservation Plans.
Commissioner Hannon stated when they worked with items 3 and 4 in the sub-
committee, they were referring to the Master Plan and the Honey Bee
Preservation Plan as published.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
Mr. Popelka offered an acknowledgement and thanks to Commissioners Pullara,
Hannon, and Vice-Chair Nagy, for their assistance in putting the Work Plan
together.
5. Discussion and possible action regarding Steam Pump Ranch.
A. Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Scott Nelson, OV Special Projects Coordinator, stated the Town hosted a
program that included the tree lighting on December 4th and 5th, and was very
well attended. Mr. Nelson stated they would be debriefing at the end of the week
to see what improvements could be made next year.
B Updateon exploratory removals in Pusch house and Carlos's residence.
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Mr. Nelson gave the following updates:
- Exploratory removal
- Consultants should be ready to discuss issues next month
- Evidence of adobe parapets
- Site elevations at Pump House
Mr. Nelson stated his concern that all the buildings at SPR are in need of a better
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drainage system. Mr. Nelson stated there would be some decisions and
recommendations going to the Commission next month.
Chair Zwiener stated the exploratory removals answered some key questions
about the structure itself, and helped save a considerable amount of money.
Commissioner McClung asked if there was a written and visual record
being created during the exploration for presentation as to how it has been
restored.
Mr. Nelson stated they have taken photos documenting how everything was,
along with notes and drawings.
Commissioner Baughman asked Mr. Nelson if someone could sit down and write
a narrative describing the process, while memories are still fresh.
Mr. Nelson stated it was possible but finding the time would be an issue and is
outside their scope on the contract.
Chair Zwiener asked Mr. Nelson what discussion took place with Linda Mayro in
regard to Carlos's residence.
Mr. Nelson stated it was not addressed that day, but the last time they got
together, Linda Mayro was not sure if she wanted the newer features to go
away. Mr. Nelson stated he could see keeping Carlos's BBQ court and showing
where Carlos's room was at, but the issue he raised with Linda Mayro was his
concern that the eastern wall had moved 4-6 inches. Mr. Nelson stated it would
be an ongoing discussion.
C. Ground disturbance.
Chair Zwiener stated there was a concern regarding the archaeology at the site,
as well as forming a team that would be responsible for the recovery and
preservation of the site. Chair Zwiener stated there was some ground
disturbance activities and asked Mr. Nelson to bring the Commission up to date.
Mr. Nelson stated a galvanized pipe broke off in the wall inside the residence
while a building safetymember removed a toilet. The Assistant Building Official
declared an emergencyand water was shut down to the entire site. Mr. Nelson
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stated the
biggest issue for the buildings, other than fire, is water damage. Mr.
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stated theydid some selective ground disturbance trying to find the shut-
off ff valves, which were never found. Mr. Nelson stated there is no call for
bathrooms in the Master Plan, and no need for water except for irrigation. Mr.
Nelson suggested fillingupone of the water tanks on site and to come up with a
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plan to shut the house off.
Commissioner Baughman stated it is his intention to prevent any ground
disturbance without an archaeologist being present.
Chair Zwiener asked about the contract regarding the work on the three buildings
anduttin an archaeology recovery and preservation plan together.
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Mr. Nelson stated by utilizing the existing contract and obtaining a qualified
archaeological firm to survey, things could get moving quickly.
Commissioner Baughman stated he would like to get the money committed.
Chair Zwiener stated there is potential for artifact recovery and excavation needs
to be handled carefully.
Commissioner Baughman covered the language proposal document introduced
earlier and wanted to offer it to the Town Council as policy in regards to the
ground disturbance at SPR.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Baughman and seconded by
Vice-Chair Nagy to approve the adoption of the proposed language regarding
ground disturbance on Steam Pump Ranch as a proposal to the Town Council as
Town Council policy.
Discussion:
Commission McClung stated the last phrase in the second sentence should be
stricken, because it puts the Chair in an awkward position to have to be available
when an emergency arises.
Commissioner Baughman stated he felt Town Council would object because they
would want the Chair to be notified.
Chair Zwiener stated it is a much larger issue in regards to the Environmentally
Sensitive Lands (ESL) ordinance. One of the provisions in the ESL ordinance is
to develop a list of qualified archaeologist consultants for situations like this.
Chair Zwiener stated he is in favor of the language, but troubled by the
provision.
Commissioner Baughman stated he would accept as a friendly amendment to substitute the word "provide" with the words "make provision for."
Mr. Popelka stated we could adopt the same list of archaeologists used by Pima
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Count . Mr. Popelka recommended that rather than taking the language forth as
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a Town Councilolic , it should be incorporated in the SPR Site Access Protocol
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which should go to Council next month.
Commissioner Baughman stated it was considered but dismissed it because, in
an emergency situation it will be Town Staff with a shovel, and putting it in the
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Access Protocol will not cover this situation.
Chair Zwiener stated he was using his discretion in recognizing Mr. Bill Adler to
speak.
Mr. Adler stated the Town is responsible for SPR property and working to
stabilize it. The language is impractical and not necessary. Mr. Adler stated that
the Commission has to trust the people that have this responsibility because the
Town cannot afford to hire the staff. Mr. Adler recommended revising some of
the language and removing some of the mandates. Mr. Adler asked that the
Commission be kept advised and to trust the people to call in experts when
needed.
Commissioner Baughman stated a planned function would not be a problem, but
this language would apply when there is digging and an archaeologist is not
present.
Commissioner McClung stated the commissions are in place to advise the Town
Council rather than putting forth a policy that may be defeated.
Commissioner Baughman stated the easement is legally binding and it might be
ag ood idea to ask the Town Attorney to do a summary of prohibitions and
requirements of the IGA easement.
Commissioner Baughman stated he would like to endorse this language without
a time frame.
Chair Zwiener stated he would like to see this on the next agenda in developing
the language as a part of the recovery and preservation plan for the site.
The motion was withdrawn by Commissioner Baughman and seconded by
Vice-Chair Nagy.
D. Formation of Budget Task Force.
Chair Zwiener stated that due to the increased activity and the demands on
getting budget the bud et money going, the Commission needs to develop a project
team covering the preservation plan for SPR. Chair Zwiener stated it would be a
good idea to developthis team consisting of Town staff, HPC Chair, the outside
consultant, and other commissions who might be interested in participating that
can meet and go forward with a plan that would be mindful of the various
activities at SPR.
Commissioner Hannon stated it would be a good plan if forming this task force
shows Town Council there is forward movement and could possibly protect
the budget for SPR.
Chair Zwiener stated he would like the Commission to discuss the concept and
who should be on the project team, and bring their suggestions forward to
the next HPC meeting for action.
Commissioner McClung stated he would encourage use of the SPR Master
Plan that is already in place as the foundation for further discussion.
Chair Zwiener stated he would be in favor in retaining the language of the Master
Plan, but there is a lot this team would be doing that is not covered in the Master
Plan.
Mr. Popelka stated to keep Council Member Latas informed, but the
Commission does not need Council approval to set up this task advisory group.
Chair Zwiener asked Mr. Adler about his thoughts.
Mr. Adler stated that as a courtesy, the Town Council should be advised if Staff
is going to have representation on the task force.
Chair Zwiener stated he would like HPC to consider how to move forward on the
project team for the next HPC meeting.
6. Commission vacancy.
Chair Zwiener stated the vacancy is due to the resignation of Commissioner
Spoerl. Vice Chair Nagy would like to see this position kept open.
Commissioner Baughman stated the HPC could make a recommendation to the
Town Council.
7. Discussion and possible action regarding Staff Report.
Mr. Popelka stated he is making adjustments with the P&Z staff in regards to
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work load. Mr. Popelka will be assigning Karen Berchtold, Acting Principal
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Planner, as the official liaison for HPC on a temporary basis until things are
settled with thep osition of the Planning Director in the P&Z Department.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Baughman and seconded by
Commissioner Hannon to adjourn the HPC meeting at 8:01 p.m.
MOTION carried, 6-0.
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TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING DATE: January 11, 2010
TO: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FROM: Bayer Vella, AICP and Karen Berchtold, AICP
SUBJECT: Agenda Item #3 - Proposed updates to the Oro V alley Zoning Code Revi sed (OVZCR)
Purpose
Theur ose of this agenda item is to introduce a sixty percent complete zoning code drafts for two items, and
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garner HPC commentary on them. The first item specifies the zoning functions of the Historic Preservation
Commission (HPC) and the specific review process, evaluative criteria, and standards to be utilized when
considering site development. The second item is an update of the Cultural Resources section.
In fall 2009, the HPC assigned a workgroup to review the drafts. The group, comprised of Pat Spoerl, Dan
Zweiner, and Sam McClung, held several meetings with Planning staff and the Environmentally Sensitive lands
(ESL) Consultant, David Williams, to review the drafts and provide direction. The drafts were revised based on
this input. Staff's goal is to present the drafts to the HPC for discussion before advanced work commences. At
this meeting, staff anticipates that the HPC will discuss the drafts and provide general comments. Staff
requests that any detailed or"wordsmith" comments be provided writing to Bayer Vella or Karen Berchtold by
Wednesday, January 20.
After garnering HPC input, the drafts will be revised and forwarded to Pima County, Arizona State Museum,
and State Historic Preservation Office staff for comment. The final drafts will be vetted by the HPC workgroup
and presented to the full HPC in February.
Section 21.9, Historic Preservation Commission
This is a new section that describes the HP C's planning and zoning functions. It will be included in Chapter 21
of the OVZCR, "Review and Decision-making bodies." The content was derived by evaluating the General
Plan, Town Code, and responsibilities of other Boards/Commissions.
The responsibilities of the HPC in the Town and Zoning Codes must be distinct. The focus of this section is to
outline only those responsibilities related to planning and zoning matters. Section21.9 describes the planning
and zoning functions and responsibilities of Planning &Zoning Commission, Development Review Board, Art
Review Commission, and Board of Adjustment in the same manner.
Cultural Resources Section of the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Ordinance
This section represents a significant improvement to the existing zoning code Section 27.2, Cultural Resources
Preservation. The existing section describes the steps an applicant must take to identify and evaluate cultural
resources on a development site. This new section does the same; however, it includes an enhanced review
process, evaluative criteria, a three tiered approach to resource conservation, definitions, and clarifies
expectations for preservation and/or mitigation.
To facilitate understanding of the developm ent review process, a flow chart entitled "Cultural Resource Review
Process" has been developed and will be discussed at the meeting. It is likely the chart would be included in a
packet that would be distributed to the applicant, but would not be included in the OV ZCR.
TOWN OF ORO VALLEY
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD Page 2 of 2
Action Requested
No action is requested. Staff requests that general comments be discussed at the meeting. Detailed or
"wordsmith" comments must be submitted to staff in writing by Wednesday, January 20. A final draft will be
presented to the HPC in February.
Cc: File
Cultural Resources
Table of Contents
1 . Purpose
Bring together and update existing purpose statements for consistency with the
General Plan and the HPC.
2. Description
Describes the Cultural Resources category of the ESLS.
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3. Applicability
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Specifies what activities these requirements apply to such as building and grading.
4. Conservation Standards
Describes the three tiered approach to cultural resource protection.
5. Determination of Significance
Provides criteria for determining appropriate level of protection and management
for cultural resources.
6. Review Procedures
Cultural Resource identification and treatment plan review and approval process
is outlined.
7. Development Standards
Requirements for discoveries, disturbances, and human remains.
8. Treatment Plan
Documentation necessary for specific site mitigation and long term management
of cultural resources.
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CULTURAL RESOURCES
This section is intended for insertion in the ESL draft as Section III.C.2.E
E. Cultural Resources Category
Cultural Resources, as defined by Chapter 31, includes a variety of
historic and prehistoric sites, materials and records that the Town's
General Plan has identified for protection and conservation.
1. Purpose
The purposes of the Cultural Resource Category include:
a. Protect and perpetuate the unique character of Oro Valley
where cultural resources are of enduring value in
advancing education, general welfare, civic pride, and
appreciation of the Town's heritage.
b. Establish standards for the identification and preservation
of significant cultural resources.
c. Establish guidelines and specifications for the preservation
of identified cultural resources within the Town.
d. Prevent or reduce adverse impacts to significant cultural
resource sites by employing a range of mitigation
treatments. t
e. Require the assessment of resources using updated
National Register of Historic Places standards and criteria.
f. Inclusion of cultural resources in the ESLS provides for the
preservation of significant resources and their evaluation
and dispensation in the context of other environmentally
sensitive features.
2. The Cultural Resources category includes any significant
cultural or historic resource. Cultural resources are not included
on the ESLS maps in order to protect sensitive sites. Other
pertinent, public information on historic and cultural resources is
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available from the Town.
3. Applicability
Compliance with the requirements of this Section applies to all
ground-disturbing and development activities including:
a. Grading, clearing, grubbing, trenching,
b. Subdivision Plat,
c. Development Plan,
d. Rezoning, PAD Amendment,
e. Conditional Use Permit.
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4. Conservation Standards
a. Cultural Resources can occur singly or in combination with
other environmentally sensitive resources. Preservation of
significant cultural resources is applied through three levels
of conservation based on the cultural resources survey and
report, State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
recommendations and the approved treatment plan.
Three conservation standards are established:
(1) Preserved In-Place: significant resources that must be
preserved in-place as determined by the approved
treatment plan in order to protect the cultural or historic
value of the resource.
(2) Combination: significant resources that are to be
partially preserved in-place and partially mitigated as
determined by the approved treatment plan.
(3) Mitigation: significant resources that may be
completely mitigated as prescribed by the approved
treatment plan, allowing reuse of the site.
b. Conservation of cultural resources is intended to be
integrated with conservation of other environmentally
sensitive resources. Conservation must be consistent with
sensitivities of other resource categories in the ESLS.
Table CR-1 indicates the minimum conservation standards
that apply to cultural resources when they occur in
combination with other environmentally sensitive lands.
Table CR-1
ESL Category Conservation Standards
Major Wildlife Linkage 100% Preserved In-Place
Critical Resource Area
Core Resource Area Preserved In-Place or Combination
Multiple Use Management Area
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5. Determination of Significance
Town staff, which may include supplemental archaeological
expertise, will use the National Register and local criteria included
below to identify significant cultural resources. Cultural resources
may be significant on the local, state, or national level. One of
three determinations must be made:
Not Significant: The resource does not meet the National
Register or local criteria.
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Potentially Significant: The resource has distinct
potential to meet National Register or local criteria, or it
cannot be determined if the resource meets the criteria.
Significant: the resource meets either the National
Register or local criteria.
a. National Register Criteria
The Town utilizes National Register of Historic Places
criteria based on the National Historic Preservation Act of
1966, as amended. These standard criteria are used to
evaluate the significance of cultural resources. The
significance of cultural resource refers to its ability to meet
one or more of the four National Register criteria:
Critieria A Association with historic events or
activities; or
Critieria B Association with an important person in
history; or
Critieria C Distinctive design or physical character; or
Critieria D Potential to provide important information
about prehistory or history.
b. Local Criteria
In addition to National Register criteria, local criteria are
used to 'dentif si nificant cultural resources. The
gnificance of cultural resources refers to its ability to meet
on or more of the local criteria:
Community: Contributes to the historic uniqueness
and identity of our community, state or nation;
(2) Economic: Contributes to the economic, educational or
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recreational needs of our community;
(3) Environmental: Contributes to the ability to define and
protect environmentally sensitive areas;
(4) Heritage: Contributes to the religious, mythological,
social or other special needs of a discrete population
within or outside of our community;
(5) Historic Integrity: Authenticity is evidenced by the
survival of physical characteristics that are preserved
from its original state;
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(6) Landmark: Has the potential to be placed on the
National Register of Historic Places;
(7) Prehistoric Integrity: The site is preserved in an
undisturbed or minimally disturbed context;
(8) Scientific: The site is preserved in a condition in which
valid and reliable scientific observations can be made;
(9) Predominance: Occurs with a high frequency, density,
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or diversity.
6. Review Procedures
a. An archaeological records check shall be performed in
conjunction with an application for permit or other
development approval.
b. A report meeting the requirements of Section d, below,
shall be prepared by a qualified archaeologist if:
(1) Records indicate no cultural resource surveys of the
subject property have been completed, or
(2) Surveys of the property are more than 10 years old or,
(3) The existing survey and report lack sufficient
information to determine significance in accordance
with Section III.C.2.E.5, or
(4) The Arizona State Museum recommends an updated
survey.
c. The Planning and Zoning Director has the authority to
request a new or updated report.
d. The report shall include, at a minimum, the following:
(1) An inventory of the site,
(2) Recommendations for:
i. Inclusion on the National Register of Historic
Places,
ii. Inclusion on the Oro Valley Register of Historic
Places,
iii. Further fieldwork or surveys, and
(3) Treatment Plan in accordance with Section
.C.2.E.10.
e. Town staff shall use the survey and report, and the criteria
for significance in this Section to identify significant cultural
resources.
f. At the discretion of the Planning and Zoning Director, a
qualified archaeologist may be retained by the Town to
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review the cultural resources report and make a
recommendation, based on the criteria contained in this
Section, regarding cultural resource significance. The
Town's expense of a qualified archaeologist shall be paid
by the applicant.
g. If determined significant, or potentially significant, the
survey and report shall be forwarded to SHPO for review
and comments. SHPO comments will be evaluated by
staff to determine the need for refinements or amendments
to the report and review by the HPC.
h. The treatment plan, prepared in accordance with Section
8, below, for significant or potentially significant cultural
resources must be approved by the HPC.
i. The determination of significance can be appealed to the
Historic Preservation Commission. Upon receipt of written
request for appeal by the applicant, the HPC shall act
within 45 days to confirm or reverse the staff
determination. The determination of the HPC is final.
j. Once the Town has determined that there are no
significant cultural resources on the site, or a treatment
plan has been approVed, cultural resource clearance is
obtained.
Cultural resource clearance from the Town is required prior
to the issuance of any permits for ground disturbing activity
or development as listed in Section III.C.2.E.3,
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__47. Development Standards
a. Disturbance. No physical disturbance (including artifact
collection or excavation) of significant or potentially
significant cultural resource sites is permitted unless
specifically indicated in the approved treatment plan.
Cultural resources identified for in-place preservation will
be protected during development activities.
b. Discoveries. Unrecorded cultural resource sites
unearthed during construction must be recorded and
documented by a professional archaeologist. If any
cultural resources are encountered during the
grading/excavating process, all works shall cease in the
vicinity of the resources and a qualified archaeologist shall
be consulted to assess the significance of the resources
and prepare recommendations in accordance with the
criteria in Section III.C.2.E.5, Determination of
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Significance. The treatment plan shall be approved in
accordance with Section III.C.2.E.6, Review Procedures.
Information on the location and nature of cultural resources
will be restricted except as necessary for avoidance and
protection.
c. Off-site Development and Ancillary Construction.
Utility trenches, water and sewage treatment and
distribution facilities, roads, and similar infrastructure
construction projects must meet the requirements of this
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Section.
d. Treatment of Human Remains. If human remains are
known to exist on the site or are discovered in the course
of construction, an agreement for the treatment of the
human remains shall be developed with the Arizona State
Museum (ASM) and appropriate cultural groups pursuant
to ARS Section41.844 and ARS Section 41-865. This
agreement shall be established prior to archaeological
investigation. The property owner must comply with these
state laws, even if a treatment plan has been approved.
e. Excavations on Public Property. No individual shall be
allowed to use a probe, metal detector, or any other device
to search or excavate:for artifacts on public property, nor
can any individual remove artifacts from public property
without the written permission of the Town. Furthermore,
no disturbance or construction activities shall be authorized
within the properties belonging to the Town, including
public streets and rights-of-way, without a Town permit and
without such cultural resource compliance as required by
this Section.
Treatment Plan
a. Required treatment plans must be prepared by a qualified
archaeologist.
b. The treatment plan must detail all aspects of protection,
a ° x ? mitigation and long-term management of the identified
cultural resources.
c. Phased Developments: Phased developments must submit
a treatment plan for the entire development. Imple-
mentation of the approved treatment plan may occur
incrementally for each phase that contains cultural
resources. In the event that a cultural resource site spans
more than one phase, implementation must include all
phases that contain the site.
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d. A credit for required Natural Open Space may be approved
in accordance with the Treatment Plan for protection of
cultural resources in-place.
(1) The area to be preserved in perpetuity shall be
accurately indicated in the Treatment Plan prior to its
approval.
(2) An open space credit of one square foot for each
square foot of cultural resource site preserved in-place
may be approved.
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identified in the treatment plan are eligible for the open
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Oro Valley Zoning Code Revised
New Section
Section 21.9 Historic Preservation Commission
A. Scope
In accordance with the General Plan Cultural and Historic Resources Element, the Historic
Preservation Commission is intended to facilitate the protection and preservation of cultural
resources in the Oro Valley community. The Commission's work shall include identification,
review and approval of proposed treatments and protections for significant cultural resources.
B. Powers and Duties (Town Code duties removed)
1. Maintain and interpret criteria and standards for the identification of significant cultural
and historic resources as defined in Chapter 31. Require the assessment of resources
using updated National Register of Historic Places standards and criteria.
2. Determine the significance of cultural resources.
3. Recommend guidelines and specifications for the preservation of identified cultural
resources within the Town.
4. Function as the review and approval body for proposed cultural resource treatment plans
in accordance with the ESLS.
5. Ensure the preservation of significant cultural resources whenever possible.
6. Recommend the establishment and amendment of historic districts to the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
7. Work with other Town advisory boards and commissions in the design and use of other
areas which include significant cultural resources.
C. Transaction of Business
1. The Historic Preservation Commission shall conduct its business in accordance with
applicable Town regulations and its rules and procedures as adopted by the Town
Council.
2. The Planning and Zoning Director shall be the Secretary of the Historic Preservation
Commission.
3. The Historic Preservation Commission Chair, or his/her designee, has the right to
appear before the Town Council on items of interest to the Historic Preservation
Commission.
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D. Effect of Decisions
All Historic Preservation Commission final actions and findings of decisions shall be transmitted
to the Town Council regardless of vote.
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WORK PLAN FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL
DATA RECOVERY AT THE STEAM PUMP
RANCH, AZ BB:9:75 (ASM), ORO VALLEY,
PIMA COUNTY, ARIZONA
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DATA RECOVERY AT THE STEAM PUMP
The Town of Oro Valley is preparing to reconstruct the historic Steam Pump/Blacksmith
Shop at the Steam Pump Ranch, located along the north side of Oracle Road. The adobe
brick building was apparently constructed in the 1870s and initially housed a large steam-
powered water pump. A later wood frame addition was the location of a blacksmith shop.
Portions of the building are preserved,primarily three of the adobe walls of the steam pump
building. Other portions survive as archaeological features. Prior to the reconstruction
activities, Desert Archaeology, Inc., will perform archaeological data recovery to collect
information about the building, locate adjacent features, and recover a sample of artifacts
associated with the building's use. As part of this work, a backhoe will be used to grade the
area around the building to improve drainage, directing water away from the foundations.
This work plan presents a detailed description of the planned work. Desert Archaeology has
previously surveyed the property and prepared a detailed history of the ranch (Thiel 2007).
PROJECT AREA LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
The project areas are located in Pima County in the northeast quarter of Section 7,Township
12 South, Range 14 East on the USGS 7.5-minute topographic quad Oro Valley, Ariz. (AZ
BB:9 [NW]) (Figure 1). Specifically, the project area is located along the northern side of
North Oracle Road,east of Lambert Lane,in Oro Valley.
Area of Potential Effects (APE) refers to the "geographic area or areas within which an
undertaking may directly or indirectly cause alterations in the character or use of historic
properties,if any such properties exist" (36 CFR 800.16[d]).The APE for this project includes the
footprint of the project area.
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF THE PROJECT AREA
The project area is located immediately adjacent, to the south, of the channeled Canada del
Oro wash. This major tributary of the Santa Cruz River receives runoff from the nearby
Santa Catalina Mountains. Natural vegetation along the floodplain adjacent to the Canada
del Oro within the vicinity of the project area, includes mesquite groves and isolated
cactuses. The actual Steam Pump Ranch property has been extensively modified by its
historic and modern use. The modern vegetation includes cottonwood, palm, pecan, and
eucalyptus trees;along with large areas of irrigated lawn with scattered bushes and plantings.
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Work Plan for Archaeological Data Recovery at the Steam Pump Ranch, Page 6
Oro Valley,Pima Countly,Arizona
The elevation of the project area averages approximately 2,580 to 2,950 ft above sea level,
sloping slightly from the northeast to the southwest.
THE STEAM PUMP/BLACKSMITH SHOP
In 1874, George Pusch came to Arizona, driving a 14-mule team. He lived in Phoenix and
Prescott for awhile before moving to Tucson. Pusch formed a partnership with John
Zellweger, who had also moved to Tucson, and they opened a butcher shop together in the
mid 1870s, realizing they could make more money by selling the meat from their cattle than
by merely selling their cattle to others. Pusch purchased the Canada del Oro Ranch with
Zellweger and they marked their cattle with the PZ brand. The purchase of a steam pump
led to the renaming of the Steam Pump Ranch.
It is likely that the adobe portion of the Steam Pump building was constructed in the 1870s
to provide protection to the steam pump the two men brought overland to the ranch.
Unfortunately, records do not provide an exact date of construction. The existing building
had a rock foundation with tall adobe walls. The building had a corrugated metal roof
supported by metal trusses. The roof collapsed during a storm in 2003 and has been
dismantled. At some time the original. floor inside the pump room was covered with a
poured concrete floor.
A blacksmith shop was built along the south side of the building. Its date of construction is
not known, although it is visible as a wood frame addition in photographs from the 1920s.
The southern wall was partially made from adobe bricks. This portion of the building also
had a corrugated metal roof supported by wood trusses.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Archaeological excavation of the Steam Pump/Blacksmith Shop is expected to provide
answers to a number of questions relating to the construction and use of the building. Each
is detailed below.
Question 1). How was the building constructed? How did it change through time? An
examination of the standing portions of the building and sections of the foundation indicate
that a variety of materials (stone, mortar, adobe brick, wood, corrugated metal, concrete,
and tamped earth) were used to construct the building. Excavation of units along the
foundations of the building will allow for a better understanding of how the building was
constructed and how it was modified through time. Of special interest is an examination of
how the walls of the Steam Pump room and Blacksmith Shop abut each other.
Question 2). What was the layout of the Blacksmith Shop? The Blacksmith Shop has a
partially visible tamped earth floor. A rectangular wooden post protrudes from the floor
and is likely a mount for a piece of equipment. Clearing the interior of the room through
careful hand-scraping with shovel and trowels will expose other internal features and allow
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Oro Valley,Pima County,Arizona
for a better understanding of the placement of equipment such as the anvil, the hearth,
equipment stands, and cooling barrels. Only one other Territorial era blacksmith shop has
been explored in Arizona,the Moss Shop in downtown Phoenix (Thiel 1998.
Question 3). What was the internal layout of the Steam Pump room? The Steam Pump
room is currently covered with a poured-in-place concrete slab.This slab will be removed as
part of the reconstruction work. Archaeologists will clear the interior of the room beneath
the slab to locate earlier floor surfaces and to determine whether internal features, such as
equipment mounts,were present within the room.
Question 4). What activities took place around the Steam Pump/Blacksmith Shop?
Reconstruction plans call for the grading of the area around the building to direct water
away from the structure. It is uncertain whether there were features associated with the
building. A number of large rocks are visible on the eastern side of the building, perhaps
representing the location of a building or equipment. Units excavated by hand will recover a
sample of artifacts associated with the building. Careful stripping and contouring of the
existing ground surface will expose other artifacts and may locate adjacent features, which
will then be documented by archaeologists.
WORK PLAN
Archaeological fieldwork will be undertaken to answer each of the research questions
(Figure 2). A permit for archaeological fieldwork and a collections accession number will be
obtained from the Arizona State Museum. All project forms, photographs, and artifacts will
be submitted to the Arizona State Museum for curation.
All hand excavated units would be dug in either stratigraphic levels, if possible, or in 20 cm
arbitrary levels. Standardized forms will be completed for each level. Profile drawings will
be made of at least one wall for each excavation unit. All hand-excavated soil will be
screened through 1/4-inch mesh and the artifacts collected for processing in Desert
Archaeology's laboratory.
Task 1). Ten 2-m by 1-m excavation units will be hand excavated around the exterior
foundation of the building. Two units will be placed along each wall and a single unit will
be placed along the eastern side at the juncture of the Steam Pump room and the Blacksmith
Shop. A tenth unit will be arbitrarily placed to further document any area of particular
interest. The exterior of the building foundation is about 50 m and, as planned, a total of 20
m would be hand excavated down to the base of the foundation. The exposed foundations
will be documented through detailed profile drawings, photographs, and descriptive forms.
A total of 20 person days will be expended on this task.
Task 2). The floor of the Blacksmith Shop area,which measures roughly 11.8 rn by 5.8 m (39
ft by 19 ft), will be hand scraped using a flat-nosed shovel and trowels, down to the hard-
packed floor surface. All floor features will be documented through forms, photographs,
and maps. A total of four person days will be expended on this task.
Work Plan for Archaeological Data Recovery at the Steam Pump Ranch, Page 8
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Task 3). The floor of the Steam Pump room measures about 7.4 m by 7.3 m (24 ft by 24 ft).
After the removal of the concrete slab, the area will be stripped using a flat-nosed shovel
and trowels. All soil will be screened through 1/4-inch mesh. Archaeologists will be searching
for any original dirt floors and internal features. Four person days are expected to be
sufficient for this task.
Work Plan for Archaeological Data Recovery at the Steam Pump Ranch, Page 9
Oro Valley,Pima County,Arizona
Task 4). One 2-m by 2-m unit will be placed over the rock area adjacent to the Blacksmith
Shop to determine whether this is a floor or equipment mount area. Five additional 2-m by
1-m areas will be hand excavated in the area around the building to recover a sample of
artifacts and examine the external area for features. Ten person days will be expended for
this task.
Following completion of the hand units, a backhoe equipped with a seven-ft-wide scraping
blade will strip the area around the structure to the planned construction grade. This work
will be supervised by archaeologists who will collect artifacts and document any exposed
features. It is expected that two backhoe days and four person days will be expended in this
effort.
Following completion of fieldwork all artifacts will be processed in Desert Archaeology's
laboratory. Items will be analyzed and prepared for curation at the Arizona State Museum.
A report describing the results of fieldwork and artifact analyses will be prepared and
submitted to Poster/Frost for review within four months following completion of
fieldwork.
REFERENCES CITED
Thiel,J.Homer
1998 Phoenix's Hidden Histone:Archaeological Investigations at Blocks 72 and 73.Anthropological
Papers No. 26. Center for Desert Archaeology, Tucson. Anthropological Papers No. 7.
Pueblo Grande Museum,Phoenix.
2007 Cultural Resources Survey of The Steam Pump Ranch, Oro Valley, Pima Counhj, Arizona.
Project Report No. 07-121. Desert Archaeology,Inc.,Tucson.
Proposed Steam Pump Ranch Recovery and Preservation Task Force A
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Steam Pump Ranch Master Plan Project Team
Steam Pump Ranch Recovery and Preservation Task Force
Steam Pump Ranch Recovery and Preservation Advisory Committee
Potential Membership
1. Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission Chairman
2. Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission Staff Liaison
3. Oro Valley Special Projects Coordinator
4. Representative from the Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission
5. Representative from the Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Department
6. Oro Valley Communications Administrator
7. Pima County Cultural Resources Manager
8. Project Consultant
9. Archaeological Consultant
10. Citizen At Large
Potential Duties
1. Recommend and monitor budget priorities.
2. Recommend and monitor recovery and preservation plan in accordance with National Register
and State Historic Preservation Office standards as well as the Pima County Easement and
Intergovernmental Agreement.
3. Recommend and monitor compliance with (proposed) Environmentally Sensitive Lands
Ordinance and all other requirements under town code.
4. Make recommendations on and monitor treatment proposals for buildings,grounds, documents
and photographs.
5. Monitor activities for Areas of Potential Effect (APE).
6. Recommend proposals for community outreach including the development of partnerships with
outside parties.
7. Monitor activities on the site in accordance with the Steam Pump Ranch Visitors and Access
Protocol.
8. Liaison with town groups planning events for Steam Pump Ranch.
9. Monitor and re-evaluate contracts and change orders.
A statement of the powers and duties should also be made including who recommendations should be
forwarded to.
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2:45pm—4:30pm: Breakout Sessions
4:30pm—5:00pm: At leisure
5:00pm—5:30pm: Depart for Off-Site Welcome/Networking Reception(via Motorcoaches)
5:30pm—7:30pm: Informal Networking Welcome Reception
7:30pm—8:30pm: Motorcoaches return to conference venue
Day Three: (Friday)
7:00am—8:00am: Continental Breakfast at conference venue
8:00am—9:30am: Keynote/General Session
9:45am— 10:45am: Breakout Sessions
10:45am—11:00am: Morning Coffee Break
11:00am—12:00pm: Breakout Sessions
12:15pm—2:00pm: Governor's Awards Luncheon
2:30pm—3:45pm: Breakout Sessions
3:45pm—4:00pm: Afternoon Coffee Break
4:00pm—5:00pm: Breakout Sessions
5:00pm—5:30pm: Depart for Off-Site Networking Reception
5:30pm—6:30pm: Informal Networking Reception
7:30pm—9:30pm: Dinner on an independent basis in Historic Downtown Flagstaff
Day Four: (Saturday)
Optional morning tours of Flagstaff and surrounding areas. Descriptions of available tours may be found on the
Registration Page of the conference website.
Registration and payment to be collected on the conference website.
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Confirmed Sessions List
General Interest Sessions:
Section 106 Training-Ms. Charlene Vaughn of the Advisory Council for Historic Presentation will lead a workshop
on the basics of Section 106.
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Utilizing Google Map Layers-The layers feature in Google Maps is a powerful tool that is changing the way data
is shared. Learn how to use layers in this interactive workshop by Center for Desert Archaeology's Doug Gann (must
bring own laptop and registration is limited).
How to Start a Merchant Association-Merchant associations can be a powerful tool for neighborhood
revitalization. Join Locals First Arizona board member and former Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation President Phil Allsop
for a lively discussion on what neighborhood merchants can do by working together.
Historic Façade Grant Programs-Façade grant programs help businesses and commercial property owners
improve their building's exterior appearance increasing their attractiveness to new customers and contributing a
positive influence toward revitalization of their respective areas. Jonathan Mabry of the City of Tucson and Ruth Clark
of the City of Avondalewill discuss their community's respective programs.
Tucson's Downtown Master Plans, 1932-2009-Tucson architect Bill Mackey recently exhibited over 100
master plans for downtown Tucson culled from government archives, libraries, and the collections of historians and
architects. Join Mackey as he discusses the lessons learned from looking at 77 years of one community's plans.
The Future of Arizona State Parks-A recent study by a task force appointed by the Governor concluded
thatArizona's state park system is unsustainable and without doing something Arizona will become the only state in the
union to not have state parks. This session will explore the challenges Arizona State Parks faces as well as learn that
ways it could overcome them in this timely session,
Preservation of the Livermore/Art Barn- In this panel discussion presenters will provide their unique
perspectives on the efforts to preserve the Livermore/art barn. How is it that a very old barn, possibly one of the oldest
in the state, escaped notice until it was threatened with demolition?Topics will include: the history of the barn and what
it took to uncover that history, how the barn's story was communicated to the public, efforts to save the barn, and what
is the current status of the preservation effort.
Prop 207 Update- Planners from around the state discuss the continuing impact of Prop 207 on planning,zoning,
and land use in their communities. Featuring Karl Eberhard of City of Flagstaff, Jonathan Mabry of City of Tucson,
Kathy Levin of the City of Sedona, and Hansen from City of Tempe.
From No Place to Some Place: New Ideas for Old Strip Malls and Convenience Stores-Arizona's
built environment is covered with ubiquitous strip malls and convenience stores. Many are aging and unattractive and
have become symbols of neighborhoods in decline. Tucson architect Bill Mackey will discuss his humorous`Field
Guide to Tucson Convenience Stores. Paho Mann will show his photo project`Re-inhabited Circle Ks'where he shows
examples of adaptively reused Circle Ks from Arizona and New Mexico. UCLA doctoral student Ava Blomberg will
discuss her ideas for utilizing strip malls as community owned retail centers where proceeds are reinvested into the
community.
Public Dialogue as Public Participation for Historic Preservation Planning-Dr. Anita Fonte of
Community Renaissance will talk about how public participation plays a role in community planning. Public participation
engages the public in deep structure conversations where community values are embedded in public dialogue. Digging
deeper into where community values are generated require skills beyond surveys and meeting"feedback sessions."
This session will explore the range of skills necessary for effective public dialogue as public participation and will
brainstorm opportunities for its use in historic preservation.
Along the California Trail-An ancient set of Indian paths and the natural flow of the Gila River created a major
artery for travel through pioneer Arizona. The Gila provided a ready route for the earliest traders, including Toltecs of
Mexico, who traded with the Mogollon,Anasazi and Hohokam. The intrepid Padre Francisco Garces, performed
missionary work during six excursions along the trail.As well, Bautista de Anza and Marcos de Niza passed by.
Various U.S. surveying expeditions, immigrants—such as the ill-fated Oatman family—and seekers of the California
gold fields join the list. The journals, stories, songs and art that came from these travels are rich and revealing of our
state's pioneers. Using visuals, live music and recitation, Dr. Jay Cravath shares the diverse history.
Archaeological Sessions:
The Contributions of Avocational Archaeologists to Historic Preservation (2 hours)
Moderator: David R. Wilcox and Peter J. Pilles, Jr.
For many decades avocational archaeologists have made fundamental contributions to historic
preservation in Arizona. Organized into the Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society (founded in
1916) and the many chapters of the Arizona Archaeological Society (founded in the 1960s), these
citizens with a passion for archaeology have contributed innumerable hours supporting the activities
of professional archaeologists as well as conducting their own research programs. The papers in this
symposium celebrate the contributions of the latter kind of initiatives carried out over the last decade
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or more in West-Central and Northern Arizona.
Documenting Hilltop Site in West-Central Arizona from an Airplane
By Joseph Vogel
Full Coverage Archaeological Survey in West Central Arizona
By Jerome Ehrhardt
Ceramic Study Of The Sycamore Canyon/Hackbery Basin Region Of West-Central Arizona
By Jim Graceffa
The Deadman's Wash Frontier Zone
By Bern Carey
Archaeo-Astronomy Survey of the Middle Verde Valley
By Ken Zoll
Aboriginal Trails in West Central Arizona
By Jerome Ehrhardt
Preservation Challenges in Grand Canyon National Park
Moderator: Jen Dierker, Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon has several active preservation and rehabilitation projects in the park each with its
own unique challenges. Pervasive erosion and visitation threaten the integrity of archeological sites
and in some instances preservation in situ is not an option. Recent excavations along the river
corridor have provided NPS an opportunity to collaborate with other resource specialists on
stabilization techniques. Alluvial terraces subject to runoff erosion have in some cases exposed
additional cultural materials; erosion control using stones and brush have successfully reduced
additional erosion. Sites that have been excavated and stabilized require special monitoring and
preservation maintenance to mitigate impacts from weathering and visitor-related uses. Ruins
stabilization balances the need to provide public education with the NPS mission of resource
preservation. Archeologists, biologists, and geomorphologists are pooling their expertise and present
low impact preservation techniques currently on-going in Grand Canyon National Park.
Restoring Excavated Sites in Grand Canyon: The Challenges of Landscaping in the Desert
Kassy Theobald (Grand Canyon National Park)
Small Scale Erosion Control as a Preservation Method
Christopher Tressler(Utah State University) and Jen Dierker(Grand Canyon National Park)
Preservation of Ancient Architecture: Challenges and Successes
Ian Hough, (rand Canyon National Park)
New Strategies in Federal Cultural Resource Management
Moderator: Jeremy Haines, Coconino National Forest
Federal archeologists are typically charged with managing cultural resources across broad land
bases that often contain thousands of sites across hundreds of thousands of acres. Recent increases
in information technology, and data management requirements, as well as changes in land
management policies and strategies have created additional challenges. This brief session will touch
upon ways that federal archaeologists have adapted to this complexity to better identify, protect, and
manage cultural resources.
`Rooms with a View' —The Forest Service Cabin Rental Program
By Mike Lyndon (Kaibab National Forest) and Kathy Makansi (Coronado National Forest)
Protecting Cultural Resources from Wildland Fire
By Neil Weintraub (Kaibab National Forest) and Ian Huff(Grand Canyon National Park)
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Looking Through a Glass Onion— Incorporating Historic Maps into Geographic Information Systems
By Jeremy Haines (Coconino National Forest) y
Petroglyphs and Politics: Picture Canyon
Moderator: Kelley Hays-Gilpin and Evelyn Billo
Picture Canyon, a short stretch of the Rio de Flag within Flagstaff city limits, is many things to man
people: a archaeological site, the type site for the Northern Sinagua petroglyph etroglyph style, an outdoory
classroom for university students, a beautiful place to hike and see wildlife, a damaged wetland on
the verge of restoration, an ancestral sacred place, an ethnobotanical wonder, an outlet for city
wastewater, a parcel of state land to be sold at auction, aplace to
dump trash. Members of the grass-
roots community group struggling to protect it the Picture Canyon Working Group are just as
diverse. In this session we trace Picture Canyon's progress from "Flagstaff's Canyon of Shame," as it
was described in a newspaper article describing illegal dumping there, to a National Register-listed
historic property that nonetheless remains in managerial limbo. Why, in spite of community efforts to
protect Picture Canyon, does it still endure vandalism and face threats of sale to developers?
Petroglyphs and Politics: An Overview of Picture Canyon Preservation Efforts
By Evelyn Billo (Rupestrian CyberServices; American Rock Art Research Association)
Picture Canyon as an Outdoor Classroom
By Kelley Hays-Gilpin (Northern Arizona University; Museum of Northern Arizona)
Listing Picture Canyon on the National Register of Historic Places: Reflections on the Nomination
Process
By Pat Stein (Arizona Preservation Consultants)
Historic Cemeteries
Moderator: Marlesa A. Gray,( Director, Historic Program Statistical Research, Inc)
NPS Parks Flagstaff Area
Recording Navajo Homesites
Moderator: Ron Maldonado(NNHPD)
Hualapai Cultural Atlas GIS
Moderator: Loretta Jackson-Kelly(Hualapai Nation Department of Cultural Resources THPO)
The Las Capas Project
Moderator: William Doelle
The Story of a Preservation Success: The Valencia Community of the Tucson Basin
Moderator: Linda Mayro(Pima County)and William Doelle(Desert Archaeology, Inc.)
Preserving nearly 100 acres of a Hohokam ballcourt community within the city limits of Tucson is an
ongoing process. The process made a significant step forward in November 2009, when Pima County
used bond funds and Growing Smarter matching funds to purchase 67 acres of State Trust Land.
Goals for preservation and interpretation were first laid out in Tucson's Santa Cruz Riverpark master
plan written in 1976. Over the ensuing decades, a variety of development projects impinged upon the
Valencia Community, which originally stretched nearly the entire two-mile length of an area zoned for
an industrial park. Development projects funded numerous phases of research that have yielded
major new insights into Tucson's prehistory from roughly 1000 BC to AD 1200. Efforts to achieve
preservation by archaeologists, City and County government personnel, and very importantly,
representatives of the Tohono O'odham Nation, have gradually brought about a series of preservation
successes. In this session, the story of more than three decades of effort is condensed into a one-
hour presentation. The community values that make this place important are considered and the
practical aspects of lessons that can be applied elsewhere in Arizona are highlighted.
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Arizona Archaeological Council Board session
Moderator: Pending.
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