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HomeMy WebLinkAbout024Appendix O Proposed Plan for Archeological Monitoring and lnadvertent Discovery Protocol DAHP Response to Gultural Resources Plan Skokomish Tribe Response to Gultural Resources PIan Proposed Plan for Archaeological Monitoring and lnadvertent Discovery Protocol AUTHOR: DrffS: Locerrou: Tr R, S: Cultural Resource Consultants, lnc PnorosBu PLAx FoR ARcHAEoLocrcAr. Moxnomxc eNp IxIDvTRTENT Drscovrny PRorocor, ARcTIAEoLocIcAL MoNIToRINc l'r PI"r.c.snNr HexroR M.rrune JrrmRsotr Couxrv, W,rslltN6roN Glenn D. Hartrnann Jauuary 12, 2012, revised February'1, 2012, March 27, 20 12 Jefferson County, Washington Township 25 No(h, Range 2 West, Section 15 and 22, Willamette Meridian. Pnrhnsp pon;Don Coleman Pleasant Harbor Marina 308913 Hwy 101 Brinnon, WA 98320 Pleasant Harbor Marina is requesting periodic archaeological monitoring of sonstruction excavations and other below-fill ground:dishnbing activities in Brinnon, Jefferson County, Washington. Ths Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort is proposed on approximately 257 acres ofthe 7|}-acreBlack Point Peninsula along the west6rn side of the Hood Canal. The peninsula is surrounded on the north, south, and east by the waters of Hood Canal. Fleasant Harbor is formed by the west shore of Black Point and the east shore of the mainland. Background Prior archaeological field investigations ofthe project area did not result in the identiflrcation of any prehistoric or hjstoric archaeological resources (Mather et al. 2006; Berger 2008). Subsurface investigations focused on archaeologically sensitive landforms; that is, those environments most likely to contain naturally buried archacology identified in collaboration with cultural resources staffof thc Skokomish Tribe (e.g., kettles, vantage points, the bluffedge). High probability areas in Black Point where buried archaeological deposits might occur (i.e., kettle margins and bases) were sampled using hand-excavated shovel probes. Locations of all probes, shovel scrapest and wall profiles were rnapped on a small-scale project area topographic map (see Mather et al. 2006: Figure 16). In all, 93 shovel probes/scrapes were excavated during the 2006 field investigations with 27 probes along the southem blufi l2 probes on high points, 22 probes in kettle basins and 32 probes along the kettle margins and rims. In addition wall profiles were faced in order to assess the local stratigraphy. Subsequent to the initial cultural resource assessment for the project, Berger (2008) conducted archaeological monitoring during geotechnical assessment. Archaeological monitoring of geotechnical explorations did not result in the identification of any evidence of archaeological sites, historic structures, or other featrues. Conditions and sediments obscrved during this ? I 0 ER CK$EN AVENUE Nq SurE 100 POBox 10668, BAI.{DRTDGE tsL^ND, WA 981l0 PHoNE206855-9020 - info@crcwr.corn episode of archaeological monitoring suggested a low probability for as-yet unidentified archaeological sites. Archaeologictl Monitoring Archaeological monitoring will include an orientation for the construction crew and machine operators prior to initiating constuction. Project personnel would be made aware of the potentials of archaeology within the project area. They will be apprised of their responsibilities during arcbaeological monitoring their obligations in the case of an inadvcrtent discovery and they will be made aware of the inadvertent discovery plan and protocol. Feriodic archaeological monitoring is planned during construction excavations and other below- fill ground-disnubing project actions to rninimize potential effects to any as-yet unknown human remains and/or intact archaeological deposits. Monitoring would occur at those locations within the project area that have previously been identified as high probabiliry-kettles, vantage points, the bluff edge*if sediments in these landforms will bc affccted by ground-disturbing construction. Presently available plans indicate that constnrction would not occur along the bluff edge. Project maps were reviewed and high probability locations were identified using thc earlier analyses of the project area (Mather et al. 2006; Bcrger 2008), which had tested and rnonitored geotechnical explorations in these locations (Figure l). Those arcas with greater archaeological potentials were mapped on topographic maps of the project area (Figures 2 and3). Monitoring is planned for the high probability areas until it can be determined with greatcr assurance that continual monitoring is not necessary. Monitoring results would be reviewed with DAHP staff and tribal representatives prior to adjusting the rnonitoring schedule. Archaeological monitoring would entail having an archaeologist present during construction excavation below-fill to observe subsurface conditions and identify any buried archaeological materjals that may be encountered. Monitoring will be perforrned either by a "professional archaeologist" (RCW 27.53.030 (8)) or under the supervision of a professional archaeologist. Thc monitoring archaeologist would stand in closc proximity to construction equipment in order to view subsurface deposits as they are exposed, and would be in close communication with equipment oporators to ensure adequate opportunity for observation and documentation. Archaeological monitoring will seek to identi$ potential buried surfaces, anthropogenic sediments, and archaeological features such as shell middens, hearths, or artifact-bearing strata. The monitoring archaeologist will inspect project excavations and the recovered sediments for indications of such archaeological resources. The archaeologist will be provided the opportunity to screen excavated sediments and matrix samples when this is judged useful to the identification process. It is not expected that modem fill (e.g., imported culturally-sterile construction fill) or glacial till sediments would be included in screening procedures. Excavated spoils may be examined in the course of monitoring. if cultural materials are observed in spoils piles, it is expected that these would be removed for examination and that the opportunity to screen spoil sediments would be available. CRC Proposed Plan for Archaeological Monitoring and lnadvertent Discovery Protocol 1 1 11L, Pleasant Harbor Marlna, Jefferson County, WA Page 2 Archaeological monitoring of construction excavation will proceed until it can be determined with a greater level of confidence that human remains or other cultural resources ars not likely to be impacted by constnrction excavation of the project. The archaeologist will conduct monitoring until native and fill deposits can be confidently isolated and identified based on observed sedimentary exposures. Upon completion of the monitoring, the archaeologist will prepaxe a report on tle methods and results of the work, and recomrnendations for any necessary additional archaeological investigations, illustrated with maps, drawings, and photographs as appropriate. Contingency Plan In accordance with RCW 27.44l*dtunGraves and Records Act, RCW 27.53 Archaeological Sites and Resources, RCW 68.50 Hurnan Remains, and RCW 68.60, Abandoned and historic cemeteries and historic grErves, the following protocols will be followed in the event that archaeological materials and/or human remains are discovered: Procedures Uoon Discoverv of Potential or Actual Cu.ltural Resources 1. Upon discovery ofa potential or actual archaeological site, or cultural resources as defined by RCW 27.44lndian Graves and Records Act, and RCW 27.53 Archaeological Sites and Resources, Pleasant Harbor Marina, its employees, its contractors and sub-contractors shall: (a) Immediately cease or halt ground disturbing, construction, or other activities around the area of the disoovery and secure the area with a perimeter of not less than fiirty (30) feet until all procedures are completed and the parties agree that activities can resume. If such a perimeter would materially impact agency functioas mandated by law, related to health, safety or environrnental concems, then the secured area shall be of a size and extent practicable to provide maximurn protection to the resource under the circurnstances. Project activities that are not ground disturbing may continue outside the secured perimeter around the findings. No one shall excavate any findings and all findings will be left in place, undisturbed and without analysis, until consultation with DAHP and the Tribe regarding a final disposition of the findings has been completed. In accordance with RCW 27.53.060, no one shall knowingly remove or collect any archaeological objects without obtaining a permit. (b) Notify the Local Govemrnent Archaeologist at DAI{P and the Tribes of the discovery as soon as possible, but in any event, no later than (24) hours of the discovery. If human remains are found, Pleasant Harbor Marina shall follow notification procedures specified below (see "Human Remains and Associated Funerary Objects"), (c) Anange for the parties to conduct a joint viewing of the discovery within (48) forty- eight hours of the notification, or at the earliest possible time thereafter, Pleasant Harbor Marina or their authorized representative shall alrange for the archaeologist to attend the joint viewing. After the joint viewing, taking into account any recoflrmendations of the Tribe(s), DAHP, and the archaeologist, the parties shall discuss the potential significance, if any, of the discovery. CRC Proposed Plan for Archaeological Moniloring and 1111L, Ploasant Harbor Inadvortent Discovery Protocol Marina, Jefferson County, WA pago 3 (d) Consult with the Tribes and DAHP on the transfer and linal disposition of artifacts. Until the Tribe has a repository that meets the standards of curation established 36 CFR Parl79, artifacts shall be curated using an institution or organization that meets curation standards, selected through consultation with the Tribe. Inadvertent Discoverv of Human Skeletal Bemains on Non-Federal and Non-Tribal Land in the State gf Washinstotr_(RCWs 68.50.645.27.44.055. srd 68.60.055) 2. If ground-disturbing activities encounter human skeletal rernains during the course of construction, then all actjvity rnust cease that may cause further disturbance to those remains and the area of the find rnust be secured and protected from further disfi:rbance. ln addition, the finding of human skeletal remains must be reported to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office and Jefferson County SherifPs Office in the most expeditious manner possible. The remains should not be touched, movcd, or further disturbed. 3 . The Jefferson County Coroner's Office will assume jurisdiction over the human skcletal remains and make a determination of whether those remains are forcnsic or non-forcnsic. If the county coroner determines the remains are non-forensic, then they will report that finding to the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) who will then take jurisdiction over the remains and report them to the appropriate cemeteries and affected tribes. The State Physical Antkopologist will make a determination of whether the remains are Indian or Non- Indian and report that finding to any appropriate cemeteries and the affected tribes. The DAHP will thcn handle all consultation with the affected parties as to the future preservation, excavation, and disposition of the rcmains. 4. DAHP will handle all consultation with the affected parties as to thc future preservation, excavation, and disposition ofthe rernains ifthere is no federal agency involved. Confi dentialifv of Information 5. Pleasant Harbor Marina or their authorized representative recogrrizes that archaeological propertics are of a sensitive nature and sites where cultural resources are discovered can become targets of vandalism and illegal removal activities. Plcasant Harbor Marina or their authorized represcntative shall keep and maintain as confidential all information regarding any discovered cultural resources, particularly the location of'known or suspected archaeological property, and exempt all such information from public disclosure consistent with RCW 42.113A0. 6. Pleasant Harbor Marina or their authorized representative shall make its best efforts to ensure that all records indicating the location ofknown or suspected archaeological properties are permanently secured and confidential. 7. Pleasant Harbor Marina or their authorized representative shall ensure that its personnel, contractors, and permittees keep the discovery of any found or suspected human remains, other cultural items, and potential historic properties confidential, including but not limited to, refraining such persons from contacting the media or any third party or otherwise sharing information regarding the discovery with any member of the public" Pleasant Harbor Marina or CRC Proposed Plan for Archaeological Moniloring and lnadvertent Discovery Protocol 1111L, Pleasant Harbor Marina, Jefferson County, WA Page 4 their authorized representative shall require its personnel, contractors and permittees to immediately noti$ tbe Lead Representative of Pleasant Harbor Marina or their authorized representative of any inquiry from the media or public. Pleasant Harbor Marina or their authorized representative shall immediately notify DATIP of any inquiries it receives. Prior to any public information release, Pleasant Harbor Marina or ttreir authorizcd representative, DAHF, and the Tribe(s) shall concur on the anrount of inforrnation, if any, to be released to the public, any third partl, and the media and the procedures for such a release, to the extent permifted by law. Lcad Renresentative and Primarv Contact 8. The lead reprcsentatives and prirnary contacts of each party under this plan are as identified below. The pa(ies rnay identiff other specific personnel before the cornmencement of any particular project element as the contacts. Pleasant Harbor Marina 308913 Hwy l0l Brinnon, WA 98320 Primary Contact: Don Coleman, Maintenance and Security Supervisor, 206-714-1482 Pleassnt Harbor Marina 7370 Siena Morena Blvd. S.W, Calgary, Alberta Primary Contact: M. Garth Mann, President & C.E.O, 403-25G4151 Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe 1033 OId BIyn Highway Sequim, WA 98382 Primary Contact: Gideon Kauffrnan Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe 2851 Lower Elwha Rd Port Angeles, WA 98363 Primary Contact: Bill White, Culrural Resources Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe 31912 Little Boston Rd NE Kingston, WA 98346 Prirnary Contact: Josh Wisniewski Ph.D. Skokomish Tribe North 80 Tribal Center Rd Skokomish, WA 98584 Prirnary Contact: Kris Miller, Cultural Resources Squaxin Island Tribe CRC Proposed Plan for Archaeological Monitoring and 1111L, Pleasant Harbor lnadvertent Discovery Protocol Marina. Jeflerson County. WA page E SE I0 Squaxin Lane Shelton, WA 98584 Primary Contact: Rhonda Foster Suquamish Tribe 15838 Sandy Hook Rd PO Box 498 Suquarnish, WA 98392-0498 Primary Contact: Stephanie Trudel Washington Department of Archaeology and Hlstoric Preservation PO Box 48343 Olympia, WA 98504-8343 Lead Representative: Allyson Brooks, State Historic Preservation Officer, 360-586-3066 Prirnary Contact: Gretchen Kaehler, Local Government Archaeologist, 360-586-3088 Primary Contact for Human Remains: Guy Tasa, State Physical Anthropologist, 360-586-3534 Jefferson County Coroner's Office PO Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Lead Representative: Scott W. Rosekrans, Prosecuting Attomey/Coroner, 360-385-9180 Jefferson County SherifPs office 79 Elkins Road Port Hadlock, WA 98339 lrad Representative: Tony Hernandez, Sheriff, 360-385-383 I Department of Community Development 621 Sheridan Strect Port Townsend, WA 98368 Lead Representative: David W. Johnson, 360-379-4465 Cultural Resource Consultants, Inc. 710 Ericksen Avenue NE, Suite 100 PO Box 10668 Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Lead Representative: Glenn l{arunann, Senior Archaeologist/Principal, 206-855-9020 References Cited Berger, Margaret 2008 Archaeological Monitoring of Geotechnical Explorations for the Pleasant Harbor Golf Resort, Jefferson County, Washington. Technical Memo 08044-1, Culrural Resource Consultants, Bainbridge Island. Mather, Camille, Jennifer Chambers, James Schumacher, and Matthew Gill CRC Proposed Plan for Archaeological Monitodng and lnadvertent Discovery Protocol 1 1 11L, Plaasanl Harbor Marina, Jefferson County, WA Page 6 2006 Cultural Resources Assessment for the Proposed Pleasant Harbor Marina aud Golf Resort, Jefferson County, Washington. WSHS Technical Report #274. Prepared for Statesman Corporation. On file at Cultural Resource Consultants, lnc., Bainbridge Island. "_) WA 7 CRC Proposed Plan for Cill :'-,rl C i,r ItrIiX:l t,, C., n I 3titf tq$t6tti EE;l!i I I I I cdl A iryihl.rh L trali h6tg ,lt r t.sl ar a.rli 6 *il" II xde. nl&o $l*i. It rw ,l rlinnc{. Itt I o 2 l t inl$l {i1 , dltdatLltL&dE*-."J@ iL Figure 1. Previous testing (Mather e1 al 2006) identilied high probability areas. CRC Proposed Plan for Archaeological Monitoring and lnadvertent Discovery Protocol 1111L, Pleasant Harbor Marlna, Jefferson County, WA page 8 +.th".i'I I Ii i ;r .rl8-/ * I i I I u ".i'it" OUtXABtjSii OYSTER TRACIS Ito I TIEG.l,tEr##t-:{ t---a PLEASANT HARBORMARINA & GOLF COURSE sEcTtoNs r, & 22. TolilrNsHtP 25X.. XANGE 2W.. W.U. * j bts Figure 2. High probability areas identified for monitoring (outlined in red) based on previous analpes of the project area (Mather et al. 2006). CRC Proposed Plan for Archaeological Monitoring and lnadvcrtent Discrvery Protocol 'l 111L, Pleasant Harbor Marina, Jefferson County, WA Page 9 I.- ,}. & d qe. 0f , .\% E b dr a li I ,t I' TOWNSHIP 25N.. RANGB 2W. MARINA&GOLF Figure 3. Areas to be monitored (outlined in red) include wetlands, kettles, and vantago points (after Mather * al. 2006). CRC Proposed Plan for Archaeological Moniloring and lnadverlent Discovery Protocol 111 1L, Pleasant Harbor Marina, Jefferson Counly, WA Page 10 -! j I i. . -f:r' ._t DAHP Response to Gultural Resources PIan .) OF & PRESERVATION Allyson Brooks Ph.D., Dkector Stote Historic Preservotion Officer r r. ),.' ' January 14,2013 Mr. David Johnson Associate Planner Jefferson County 621 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 In future correspondence please refer to:Log: 081 106-13-JE Property: Statesman Group Master Planned Resort in Brinnon's Black Point and Pleasant Harbor Marina, Jefferson Co. Re: Concur with Cultural Resource Management Plan for Archaeological Monitoring and lnadvertent Discovery Dear [rlr. Johnson: Thank you for contacting the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP). We concur with the attached plan for the Statesman Group [t/aster Planned Resort, Three Tribes have concurred with the plan and three others did not comment. We have no other comments or concerns as long as the attached monitoring and inadvertent discovery plan is implemented during ground disturbing activities for the above project. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, -il^ffi*k Gretchen Kaehler Assistant State Archaeologist (360) s86-3088 qretchen. kaeh ler@da ho,wa.qov cc. Gideon Kauffman, Archaeologist, Jamestown S'Klallam BillWhite, Archaeologist, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Josh Wisnieweksi, THPO, Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe Kris Miller, THPO, Skokomish Tribe Rhonda Foster, THPO, Squaxin lsland Tribe Dennis Lewarch, THPO, Suquamish Tribe Don Coleman, Pleasant Harbor Marina Stote of Woshington . Deporlmenl ol Archoeology & Historic Preservqtion P.O. Box 48343 . Olympio, Woshington 98504-8343 . (360) 585-3065 www.dohp.wo.gov Skokomish Tribe Response to Gultural Resources Plan ) ) ; .l.l .r N. 80 Tribal Center Road Skokomish Indian Tribe Tribal Center (360) 426-4232 FAX (360) 877-s943 Skokomish Nation, WA 98584 January 14,2013 Mr. David Johnson Associate Planner Jefferson County 621 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 RE: Proposed Plan For Archaeological Monitoring And Inadvertent Discovery Protocol For Pleasant Harbor Marina, Jefferson County, Washington. Dear Mr. Johnson: Thank you for contacting the Skokomish Tribal Historic Preservation Office. We concur with the attached plan for the Statesman Group Master Planned Resort. Skokomish Tribe is requesting a schedule of ground disturbing activities so that they (tribes THPO) may have the option to be on site during ground disturbance. We have discussed in the past the importance of this site to the Skokomish people. We have no other comments or concerns as long as the attached monitoring and inadvertent discovery plan is implemented during ground disturbing activities for the above project. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Kris Miller Tribal Historic Preservation Offi cer Skokomish Tribe (360)426-4232 x2015 Shlanay I @skokomish.org il fi