Environmental Corporation of America (ECA) has completed an Archaeological Assessment for the federal undertaking at the subject site. The proposed undertaking would include a proposed 75-foot by 75-foot (23-meter by 23-meter) lease area and a proposed 191-foot by 25-foot (58- meter by 8-meter) access/utility easement that would include a 145-foot overall height monopole telecommunications structure and associated ground-level support equipment. The subject site is located at the end of Louisiana Avenue, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.
This archaeological assessment was conducted in order to ascertain whether the proposed undertaking, on the project site, might directly or indirectly affect cultural resources, if any such resources exist. Through our review of available cultural records and databases, we found two previously recorded archaeological sites (9CH891 and 9CH914) and five survey reports (610, 1410, 5132, 5138, and 7373) within the 1-mile background research radius. None of the previous archaeological sites or surveys were within or near the APE for direct effects. During the course of the field survey portion of this archaeological assessment, no archaeological cultural resources were encountered.
We conclude that the undertaking would not affect any historic or prehistoric archaeological resources that are listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Therefore, for archaeological cultural resources, we recommend a finding of No Effect for the proposed undertaking at the project site.
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