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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCase Study Appendix B HEPB-2002-68 Backup DocumentsArchaeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc. 4800 S,W, 64th Avenue, Suite 107 Davie, 1~ , 33314 954/792-9776 Fax 954/792,9954 Sarah Eaton City of Miami Planning & Zoning Department PO 13ox 330708 Miami, F1, 33233-0708 RE: Miami One Archaeological Management Plan October 31, 2002 Dear Ms, Eaton, This is provided as an archaeological management plan for the Miami One project encompassing parcels 13, C, and D (see attached figures). The goal of this plan is to provide for the documentation, recovery, and preservation of archaeological data and objects that might occur within the project area footprint. It is the intent of this plan to meet all guidelines and requirements as stated in City of Miami Historic Preservation Ordinances, the general intent of Miami -Dade County Ordinance 16A-10 and the review process of the County Archaeologist, and the State of Florida's Unmarked Human Burial Act 872.05, as it might pertain to any human remains that might occur within the project parcel. The basis of this plan is a Phase 1 archaeological survey that had been conducted across parcels B, C, and 1:) by the Archaeological and Historical Conservancy in 2000 and 2002 (see enclosed report copies). Field Investigations Field investigations will be conducted across the project parcel prior to any construction activities, The investigations will proceed in the following parcel order: D,13, and C, to follow the sequence of proposed parcel development. Work will begin in Parcel D using an open area excavation methodology, based on 100-foot study squares that will be examined using mechanical equipment to strip away the parking lot asphalt to allow for documentation of any archaeological materials that occur on the parcel. Selective trenching by 'a back. -hoe will be conducted to a depth below bedrock to provide documentation of stratigraphy, disturbances, etc. Any solution holes, features, or uhdisturbed areas will be subject to hand excavation using a 'minimum of 5 foot square excavation units. All prehistoric and historic cultural material will be collected and the documentation of significant features will be completed. A base line grid will be placed across each parcel to provide reference points for mapping. Maps for each parcel will be completed that will depict all test units, excavation areas, features, a base line grid, and elevations. Ira OHI DH' b GEZEGb5EZ C :GT Zeal/t£/ar Investigations on parcels B and C will use a combination of techniques but with more reliance on using expansive open area excavations since previous auguring tests in those two parcels indicate that more intact sediments exist in B and C than in parcel 1D. Samples of sediments, features, and any significant elements will be collected throughout the study area. Monitoring All initial construction excavations, digging, trenching, etc., will be subject to monitoring by archaeologists. Documentation of all recovered objects and features will be permitted by the developer as part of the project process. Research An extensive land use history of the project parcels Will be conducted by a historian. This research will be provided as a written report on the project parcels that will include but not be limited to the Spanish periods, early American Period (Ft. Dallas occupation and the Royal Palm Hotel). Analysis All recovered materials will be subject to cleaning, cataloging, and analysis. Samples of faunal bone, botanical remains, and sediments will be subject to intensive analysis to allow for a reconstruction of both the cultural andenvironmental history of the area. Organic samples will be subject to radiocarbon date determinations, and other types of chemical or physical analyses are possible. All results of analysis will be provided in the final report. Collections All recovered specimens will be donated to the Historical Museum of Southern Florida in Miami for their reference collection and potential exhibits. The developer reserves the right to use some specimens for display and exhibit purposes within the Miami One complex, Reports Copies of final reports will be provided to the City of Miami Historic Preservation Board, the Miami -Dade County Archaeologist, and the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, and any other interested agency or institution. Unexpected Discoveries In the event of an unanticipated discovery of a significant feature such as a human grave(s), structural foundations, or other unusual or unique features of historic or archaeological significance, such discoveries will be reported to the City of Miami Historic Preservation Board and County Archaeologist within 48 hours after the discovery. If human remains are discovered then the guidelines of State Statue 872.05, the Unmarked Human Graves Act, will be followed. It is the intent of the developer that such discoveries will be fully documented and preserved whenever possible. A special area within the pc hitfh plaza in Parcel B will be set aside as a public viewing space for the exhibi ion and preservation of any ti moo Jt!I OH' bg66Z6LV96T EE:LT Z5O /TE/5I significant features. Hunan remains, if any are found, will be respectfully reiriterred in a designated space in the plaza or wherever Native Americans working in concert with Florida's Department of Historic Resources so advise. Sincerely, Robert S. Carr Executive Direotor RSC/sk fir "=H.-1 DNI OHV bS6EZBLtgET EE:LI Z09Z/TE/OT HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD FACT SHEET NAME DuPont Archeological Conservation Area ADDRESS Approximately 200 SE 2nd Street, 200 SE 3rd Street and 300 SE 3rd Street PROJECT DESCRIPTION Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for ground disturbing activity in conjunction with a Major Use Special Permit involving the development of a mixed -use residential and commercial project. ANALYSIS The applicant is proposing to construct a mixed -use residential and commercial project on three blocks in Downtown Miami. The application for a Certificate of Appropriateness is a part of an application for a substantial modification to a previously approved Major Use Special Permit (MUSP) for Parcels B, C and D of the One Miami Project (Application No. 2002-069). Because a MUSP is subject to approval by the City Commission, the HEP Board in this case will be acting in an advisory capacity only and will be providing a recommendation to the City Commission on the application for the Certificate of Appropriateness. The subject property is located within an archeological conservation area as delineated on the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan and is therefore subject to the requirements for a Certificate of Appropriateness pursuant to Chapter 23 of the Miami City Code. This application is being presented to the Board because the Board had previously requested that any application for major development activity on the subject property be classified as a Special Certificate of Appropriateness and therefore subject to review by the Board. The basis for the Board's request was the known archeological significance of the site and its high potential for revealing significant archeological features and artifacts. The site is also located within the DuPont Archeological Zone, which was identified in the 1987 Downtown Miami Development of Regional Impact (DRI). According to the Downtown Miami Archeological Management Plan, which is incorporated into the DRI, the site probability is high. The plan contains the following observations. "Archival documents and observations by a number of archeologists strongly suggest that the site of the Spanish Mission, San Maria de Lorento, was situated within this zone. This zone also contains components of the prehistoric village Tequesta dating back to ca. 500 B.C., and was the site of two constructed mounds prior to their destruction. This site might contain foundations of the Spanish Mission and fort, and possibly a cemetery. Some components of the ca. 1840 Fort Dallas are also situated within this zone." Item #1 November 19, 2002 RECOMMENDATION Phase I archeological surveys were conducted on the site in 2000 and 2002, and a copy of the reports that further detail the findings and potential significance of the site is included with the application. These surveys were conducted by Robert Carr and the Archaeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc. Mr. Carr has also been retained by the applicant to make recommendations on an archeological management plan for the subject property. These recommendations are outlined in a letter from Mr. Carr to Sarah Eaton dated October 31, 2002. A draft copy of the letter dated October 29, 2002, was sent to the County Archeologist for his review and recommendation. Chapter 23 of the Miami City Code requires that no Certificate of Appropriateness for ground disturbing activity be issued until the County Archeologist has reviewed the application and has made his recommendations concerning the required scope of archeological work. The ordinance also outlines the type of conditions that the Board may require. The County Archeologist has reviewed the application and the management plan proposed by Mr. Carr in his October 29 letter and has recommended that the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness be subject to the condition that said management plan be followed. Staff has reviewed both the October 29 letter and the October 31 letter included with this application for a Certificate of Appropriateness and has determined that there are no substantive changes between the two. The Preservation Officer concurs with the archeological management plan proposed by Mr. Carr. The Preservation Officer recommends that the Board made a recommendation to the City Commission that the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for ground disturbing activity be approved, subject to the following condition, after finding that the County Archeologist recommends approval with said condition, after finding that the implementation of the condition will provide for the documentation, recovery and preservation of archeological data and objects that might occur within the project area footprint. 1. The Miami One Archeological Management Plan proffered by the applicant and detailed in a letter from Robert Carr to Sarah Eaton dated October 31, 2002, shall be followed and incorporated by reference as a condition in the Development Order of the Major Use Special Permit. Item #1 November 19, 2002 RESOLUTION HEPB-2002-68 A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR GROUND DISTURBING ACTIVITY IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN APPLICATION FOR A SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT (MUSP) FOR PARCELS B, C AND D OF THE ONE MIAMI PROJECT (APPLICATION NO. 2002-060), LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 200 SE 2ND STREET, 200 SE 3RD STREET AND 300 SE 3RD STREET, WITHIN THE DUPONT ARCHEOLOGICAL CONSERVATION AREA, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION(S) SET FORTH IN ATTACHMENT "A"; AFTER CONSIDERING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MIAMI- DADE COUNTY ARCHEOLOGIST CONCERNING THE REQUIRED SCOPE OF ARCHEOLOGICAL WORK AND INCORPORATING SAID RECOMMENDATIONS INTO THE ATTACHED CONDITION(S) AND FINDING THAT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONDITIONS WILL PROVIDE FOR THE DOCUMENTATION, RECOVERY AND PRESERVATION OF ARCHEOLOGICAL DATA AND OBJECTS THAT MIGHT OCCUR WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA FOOTPRINT. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 19TH DAY,OF.M,NOVEMBER, 2002. (RESERVATION OFFICER RESOLUTION HEPB-2002-68 ATTACHMENT "A" 1. THE MIAMI ONE ARCHEOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT PLAN PROFFERED BY THE APPLICANT AND DETAILED IN A LETTER FROM ROBERT CARR TO SARAH EATON DATED OCTOBER 31, 2002, SHALL BE FOLLOWED AND INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE AS A CONDITION IN THE DEVELOPMENT ORDER OF THE MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT. 2, THE MANAGEMENT PLAN REFERENCED ABOVE IS AMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS PROFFERED BY THE DEVELOPER AND READ INTO THE RECORD AT THE 11/19/2002 HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING. IN THE EVENT OF A SIGNIFICANT DISCOVERY, SPECIFICALLY OF ANY FEATURE OR SITE THAT POTENTIALLY QUALIFIES FOR LISTING IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES, THE DEVELOPER AGREES TO STOP ALL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AT THAT LOCATION AND THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE DISCOVERY, AREA OF DISCOVERY BEING DEFINED BY THE PROJECT ARCHEOLOGIST AS BEING ANY AREA OF THE DISCOVERY SITE THAT COULD BE ADVERSELY IMPACTED BY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. FURTHER, THE DEVELOPER AGREES TO CONTACT THE COUNTY ARCHEOLOGIST, RELEVANT AGENCIES, AND THE CITY OF MIAMI PRESERVATION OFFICER WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE DAY OF A SIGNIFICANT DISCOVERY WITH WRITTEN NOTICE OF THAT DISCOVERY. THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD AGREES TO REVIEW ANY SIGNIFICANT DISCOVERY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEIVING WRITTEN NOTICE FROM THE DEVELOPER, AND THE BOARD WILL BE EMPOWERED BY THE DEVELOPER TO REVIEW THE DISCOVERY AND CONSIDER ANY ACTION PLAN PRESENTED BY THE DEVELOPER THAT MAY INCLUDE PRESERVATION AND/OR MITIGATION OF THE DISCOVERY SITE, AND TO ACT UPON ANY NOTICE OF A SIGNIFICANT DISCOVERY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF WRITTEN NOTIFICATION BY THE DEVELOPER. 3. PROJECT ARCHEOLOGIST, ROBERT CARR, SHALL FURNISH MONTHLY REPORTS TO THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD, OUTLINING THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE PROJECT AS THEY PROGRESS.