The project area was surveyed for archaeological and historic resources in advance of the proposed Water Treatment Plant No. 3. Phase I archaeological survey and visual inspection of the entirety of the project area resulted in the discovery of no cultural material in surface or subsurface contexts. Survey of the undeveloped portion of the project area, south of Tucker Road revealed a parcel lacking in signs of cultural material or cultural modification other than recent timber harvests. Soil profiles were not uniform across that portion of the project area, suggesting past subsurface mixing from silvicultural pursuits. The water line portion of the project area has been completely developed by residential development that has included roadway construction, drainage features, and installed subsurface utilities. This development has resulted in severe disturbance to the water line portion of the project area. Based on these findings, Cardno archaeologists recommend archaeological clearance for the proposed construction of Water Treatment Plant No. 3.
Historic survey identified 21 resources within the historic APE constructed in or prior to 1972. None appear to have sufficient association with events, patterns in history or significant persons to warrant eligibility under NRHP Criteria A or B. Additionally, they are unlikely to yield important information such as would make them eligible for the NRHP under Criterion D. Preliminary analysis from the right-of-way indicates several buildings retain good integrity and further evaluation may reveal them to be eligible under Criterion C as a good example of their style. These buildings include 1805 Tucker Road, 1807 Tucker Road, 815 Keith Drive, 817 Keith Drive, 1900 Main Street, 920 Keith Drive, 818 Keith Drive, 1905 Tucker Road, and 1906 Tucker Road. However, the proposed work in the vicinity of these buildings involves the installation of a water line which will be a temporary disturbance and would not result in any long-term adverse effects. Based on these findings, Cardno historians recommend historical clearance for the proposed construction of Water Treatment Plant No. 3.
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