Environmental Corporation of America (ECA) has completed an Archaeological Assessment for the federal undertaking at the subject site. The subject site includes an approximate 60-foot by 40-foot proposed telecommunications compound and an approximate 80-foot by 12-foot proposed access road. Clearing and grading would be necessary for construction of the proposed telecommunications compound and access. The facility would include a 130-foot monopole (135-feet with appurtenances) telecommunications structure and associated ground level support equipment. The facility is located at 3130 Rivermont Parkway, Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia.
This archaeological assessment was conducted in order to ascertain whether the proposed undertaking, on the proposed site, might directly or indirectly affect cultural resources, if any such resources exist. From our review of available cultural records and databases we have identified seven recorded archaeological site files from a 1975 Survey and a 1978 report for Jones Bridge Regional Park. These sites were discovered between the Chattahoochee River and Jones Bridge Road, approximately ¾ -mile to one-mile east of this proposed project site.
Results from a 2004 Phase I archaeology survey of 39 tracts within the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area resulted in recording 27 archaeological sites and four isolated finds. These sites are located approximately %-mile south-southeast of the proposed project site.
However, no archaeological cultural resources were encountered during the course of the Phase I intensive field survey portion of this archaeological assessment. Therefore, we conclude that the proposed undertaking would have no affect on any historic or prehistoric archaeological cultural resources that are listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Therefore, for archaeological cultural resources, we recommend a finding of No Effect for the proposed undertaking.
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