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Federal Communications Commission
NEPA Review
Wilde Acres/ 11617
Winchester, VA
Project: 61114519 -11617
July 19, 2012
EnviroBusiness, Inc. (d/b/a EBI Consulting)
NEPA Review Summary
Site Name:
Wilde Acres/11617 (EnSite #11617)
Raw Land - New Build 197 -foot (overall tower
Site Type:
height including appurtenances) Monopole
Communications Tower Site
Site Address:
2250 Back Mountain Road, Winchester,
Frederick County, VA 22602
Latitude/ Longitude NA D833 :
N 39-11-8.44 / W 78-20-13.84
USGS 7.5-N4-inute Series
Topographic Quadrangle:
Hayfield, VA (1977)
FCC Topics
Findings
Will the facility be located in an officially
designated wilderness area?
NO
Will the facility be located in an officially
designated wildlife reserve?
No
Will the facility affect listed or proposed
threatened or endangered species or
No
designated critical. habitats?
Will the facility affect districts, sites,
buildings, structures or objects significant
in American history, architecture,
archeology, engineering or culture, that are
NO
listed, or eligible for listing, in the National
Register of Historic Places?
Will the facility affect an Indian religious
site?
No
Will the facility be located in a 100 -year
floodplain?
NO
Will construction of the facility involve
significant change in surface features (e.g.
wetland fill, water diversion or
No
deforestation)?
Will the preparation and filing of an
Environmental Assessment (EA) be
required for Wilde Acres / 11617 (EnSite
No
#11617)?
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1.0 NEPA SCOPE SERVICES
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1.969 requires all
federal agencies to evaluate the potential impacts to the environment of
projects under their jurisdiction. Each federal agency has developed
guidelines for NEPA review. The Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) rules and regulations for implementing NEPA are found in Title 47
CFR, Part 1, Subpart I, rule sections 1.1301 to 1.1319.
In addition, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966,
as codified at 36 CFR Part 800, regulates assessment of cultural resources
for all federal undertakings. The Nationwide Programmatic Agreement
for the Collocation of Wireless Antennas (47 CFR Part 1, Appendix B) and
the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement Regarding the Section. 106
National. Historic Preservation Act Review Process (47 CFR Part 1,
Appendix C) further stipulate the review process for cultural resources
and amend 47 CFR, Part 1, Subpart I, rule section 1.1307(a)(4).
1.2 BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
EBI Consulting conducted this NEPA Review pursuant to 47 CFR 1.1301-
1.1319, as amended. The report includes the evaluation of project impacts
to prehistoric and historic resources (archaeological sites, historic
structures, and Indian religious sites), threatened or endangered species
(protected listed, candidate, and critical habitat), migratory birds,
wilderness areas, wildlife preserves, floodplain, and surface features
(wetlands, water bodies and forested land).
The FCC rules and regulations also address project impacts to humans
from tower lighting and radiofrequency radiation, which are evaluated by
the tower owner and/or applicant and are not part of this scope of. work.
1.3 SCOPE OF WORK
This NEPA Review has been completed based upon Verizon Wireless -
provided site information, the review of readily available information
obtained from commercial services, government agencies, and/or other
sources as described herein. Throughout this report, the term "the Site"
will be used to refer to the proposed site location and associated facilities.
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This NEPA Review identifies whether a proposed facility will require the
preparation and filing of an Environmental Assessment (EA) in
accordance with FCC rules and regulations.
If any of the questions in Section 2.0 of this Review are found to be in the
affirmative, an EA must be filed with the FCC to further evaluate the
identified potential environmental impacts. In the event that this Review
results in the preparation and filing of an EA, the FCC must issue a
finding of no significant impact (FONSI) prior to proceeding with the
proposed project.
1.4 LIMITATIONS
1.4.1 Scope of Activity
This NEPA Review is based upon the application. of scientific principles
and professional judgment to certain facts with resultant subjective
interpretations. Professional judgments expressed herein are based on the
facts currently available within the limits of the existing data, scope of
work, budget and schedule. To the extent that more definitive conclusions
are desired by Verizon Wireless than are warranted by the currently
available facts, it is specifically EBI Consulting intent that the conclusions
and recommendations stated herein will be intended as guidance and not
necessarily a firm course of action except where explicitly stated as such.
EBI Consulting makes no warranties, expressed or implied, including,
without limitation, warranties as to merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose. In addition, the information provided to the Verizon
Wireless in this report is not to be construed as legal advice.
1.4.2 Use of This Report
EBI Consulting is not engaged in environmental assessing and reporting
for the purpose of advertising, sales promotion, or endorsement of any
Verizon Wireless interests, including raising investment capital,
recommending investment decisions, or other publicity purposes. Verizon
Wireless acknowledges this report has been prepared for the exclusive use
of Verizon Wireless and agrees that EBI Consulting reports or
correspondence will not be used or reproduced in full or in part for such
purposes, and may not be used or relied upon in any prospectus or
offering circular. Verizon Wireless also agrees that none of its advertising,
sales promotion, or other publicity matter containing information
obtained from this audit and report will mention or imply the name of EBI
Consulting.
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Nothing contained in this report shall be construed as a warranty or
affirmation by EBI Consulting that the Site and property described in the
report are suitable collateral for any loan or that acquisition of such
property by any lender through foreclosure proceedings or otherwise will
not expose the lender to potential environmental liability.
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2.0 NEPA REVIEW
2.1 SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
The Site address is 2250 Back Mountain Road, Frederick County,
Winchester, VA 22602. The Site's latitude and longitude are N 39-11-8.44
/ W 78-20-13.84 (NAD83). The Site is currently pasture and forested land
improved with one residential building, and six buildings associated with
the pasture land use and former agricultural use of the Subject Property.
All of the buildings are located on the eastern portion of the Subject
Property. The residential building was constructed in 1907. The proposed
area for the telecommunications facility was formerly used as an orchard
and is located on the northern portion of the Subject Property. The areas
surrounding the Site are currently forested apd agricultural land
improved with rural residential development. A Site Topographic Map
and Site Plans are presented in Appendix A.
On November 8, 2011, Ms. Amanda Sabol of EBI Consulting conducted a
Site visit. Site photographs obtained during the Site visit are provided in
Appendix B.
2.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project involves the review of the construction of a
telecommunications facility on the northern portion of the Subject
Property. The facility will include a 195 -foot monopole, 197 feet including
appurtenances, a 11.6 -foot by 30400t equipment shelter, a MESA cabinet
and a utility meter board. The monopole and support equipment will be
located within a 40 -foot by 40 -foot fenced compound. A pad -mounted
transformer will be located outside of the compound and will be
surrounded by bollards. A proposed 12 -foot wide access road will be
improved, emanating off of Assateague Trail. The access road will run
from the Subject Property's northwestern border to the proposed facility.
The access road will be located on the northern portion of the Subject
Property. Utilities will follow the access road to the facility.
2.3 NEPA TOPICS
2.3.1 Wilderness Areas
Will the facility be located in an officially designated wilderness area?
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No
Source: Source: Site observations, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5 -
Minute Series Topographic Quadrangle, U.S. Department of Interior (DOl)
National Atlas (wzvzv.nationalatlas.gov) and zcncMu7ilderness.net (Appendix
A).
Finding(s): The proposed facility is not located in an officially designated
wilderness area.
2.3.2 Wildlife Preserves
Will the facility be located in an officially designated wildlife preserve?
No
Source: Site observations, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5 -Minute
Series Topographic Quadrangle, U.S. Department of Interior (DOI)
National Atlas (u?unv.nationalatlas.gov) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (http//zvzvzo fzns.gov/refuges/refiigeLocatorMapsjirzdex.html.).
(Appendix A).
Finding(s): The proposed facility is not located in an officially designated
wildlife preserve.
2.3.3 Protected Species
Will the facility affect listed or proposed threatened or endangered species
or designated critical habitats?
M
Source: Site observations and completion of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS) online review, the Virginia Department of Game and
Inland Fisheries and the Virginia Department of Conservation and
Recreation (Appendix C).
Finding(s): There are no federally listed threatened or endangered species
or critical habitat present at the Site that would be adversely affected by
the proposed project. Therefore, the project will have no effect on
protected species and critical habitat.
USFWS recommendations published in Interim Guidelines for
Recommendations on Communication Tower Siting, Construction,
Operation, and Decommissioning (2000) state the preferred tower height
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to decrease potential effects on migratory birds is less than 200 feet tall.
The siting and design process for this project could not conform to all the
USFWS recommendations. Therefore, it has included mitigating factors
such as consideration of collocation, tower siting with existing towers or
in minimally sensitive areas, limiting tower height to 197 feet and
eliminating the need for guy wires.
2.3.4 Archaeological and Historical Resources
Will the facility affect districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects
significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering or
culture that are listed, or are eligible for listing, in the National Register of
Historic Places?
Iwo
Source: Review of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources Data
Sharing System files, archaeological testing, public involvement, and Local
Government and SHPO consultation (Appendix C).
Finding(s): Based on the information provided, SHPO finds that no
properties are within the direct or visual Areas of Potential Effects (APE)
for this project.
In the event that archaeological materials are encountered prior to or
during construction of the facilities, SHPO, tribes and other consulting
parties must be contacted. Archaeological materials consist of any items,
fifty years or older, which were made or used by man. These items
include stone projectile points (arrowheads), ceramic shards, bricks,
worked wood, bone and stone, metal and glass objects, and human
skeletal remains. These materials may be present on the ground surface
and/or under the ground.
2.3.5 Indian Religious Sites
Will the facility affect Indian religious sites?
No
Source: Map location review, Indian Reservations in the Continental
United States, Bureau of Indian Affairs Map, and consultation with
federally recognized tribes (Appendix C).
Finding(s): Due to the nature of this undertaking little potential exists for
effects to Indian Religious sites. Current land use in the surrounding area
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was considered. It was determined through this review and tribal
consultation, as outlined in the NPA, that the above referenced project is
unlikely to affect Indian religious sites.
In the event that archaeological materials are encountered prior to or
during construction of the facilities, SHPO, tribes and other consulting
parties must be contacted. Archaeological materials consist of any items,
fifty years or older, which were made or used by man. These items
include stone projectile points (arrowheads), ceramic shards, bricks,
worked wood, bone and stone, metal and glass objects, and human
skeletal remains. These materials may be present on the ground surface
and/or under the ground.
2.3.6 Floodplain
Will the facility be located in a 100 -year floodplain?
No
Source: Site observations and Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), Panel 51069CO200D,
September 2, 2009 (Appendix C).
Finding(s): No 100 -year flood hazards are identified on the FIRM map for
the proposed Site.
2.3.7 Surface Features
Will construction of the facility involve a significant change in surface
features (e.g. wetland fill, water diversion, or deforestation)?
No
Source: Site observations, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5 -Minute
Series Topographic Quadrangle, Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS) Soil Survey and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National
Wetland Inventory (NWI) map (Appendix C).
Finding(s): Due to the scope of the proposed project activities, the current
Site conditions and review of applicable source data, significant changes
in surface features such as wetland fill, water diversion or deforestation
will not be required at the Site.
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3.0 CONCLUSIONS
A NEPA Review of the proposed Wilde Acres / 1161.7 communications
tower site located at 2250 Back Mountain Road, Frederick County,
Winchester, VA 22602 was performed by EBI Consulting in conformance
with the FCC rules and regulations for implementing NEPA; 47 CFR
1.1301 to 1.1319.
Based on the data obtained during the Site visit, the review of readily
available information from commercial services, government agencies
and/or other sources, the preparation and filing of an EA will not be
required.
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4.0 QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONNEL
Ms. Amanda Sabol conducted the Site Assessment. Ms. Sabol and Ms.
Jennifer Davis prepared the NEPA Review. Mr. Jason Los provided senior
review. The professional qualifications of the above-mentioned ESI
Consulting personnel are presented in Appendix D.
Amanda Sabol
Site Assessor / Natural Resources Specialist / NEPA Report Author
Jennifer Davis
Cultural Resources Specialist
Jason Los
Senior Reviewer
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FCC Form 620
Notification Date: 7AM EST 04/11/2012
File Number: 0005159476
FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Approved by OMB
New Tower ("NT") Submission Packet 3060-1039
See instructions for
public burden estimates
General Information
1) (Select only one) ( NE )
uE –New UA – Update of Application WD – Withdrawal of Application
2) If this application is for an Update or Withdrawal, enter the file number of the pending application File Number:
currently on file.
Applicant Information
3) FCC Registration Number (FRN): 0012845343
4) Name: Verizon Wireless (EBI#61114519)
Contact Name
5) First Name: Robin 6) MI: 7) Last Name: Haeffner 8) Suffix:
9) Title: VZW-HQ - NEPA Regulatory Compliance
t-:nnfart Infnrmation
10) P.O. Box:
And
1 1) Street Address: 6 Campus Circle, Suite 500
12) City: Westlake
13) State; TX
14) Zip Code: 76272
15) Telephone Number: (501)529-5377
16) Fax Number:
17) E-mail Address: npa@verizonwireless.com
Consultant Information
18) FCC Registration Number (FRN): 0016385759 —
19) Name: EnviroBusiness, Inc. dba EBI Consulting — I
Principa I Investigator
20) First Name: Jennifer 21) If: 22) Last Name: Davis T23) Suffix:
24) Title: Senior Architectural Historian
Prineinal Invocfiaatnr Cnntart Infnrmation
25) P.O. Box:
f0 d
26) Street Address: 6876 Susquehanna Trail South
27) City: York
28) State: PA
29) Zip Code: 17403
30) Telephone Number: (717)428-0401
31) Fax Number: (717)428-0403
32) E-mail Address: idavis@ebiconsulting.com
1 of l 5 FCC Form 620
September 2008
Professional Qualification
33) Does the Principal Investigator satisfy the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards? I ( X )Yes ( ) No
34) Areas of Professional Qualification:
( ) Archaeologist
{ X ) Architectural Historian
( j Historian
{ ) Architect
( ) Other (Specify)
Additional Staff
35) Are there other staff involved who meet the Professional Qualification Standards of the Secretary of the Interior? ( X) Yes ( ) No
If "YES." complete the followino:
36) First Name: Christine
37) MI:
38) Last Name: Kimbrough
39) Suffix:
40) Title: Archaeology National Technical Director
41) Areas of Professional Qualification:
( X ) Archaeologist
( ) Architectural Historian
( ) Historian
( ) Architect
( ) Other (Specify)
36) First Name: Sara
37) MI:
38) Last Name: Ayers -Rigsby
39) Suffix:
40) Title: Project Archaeologist
41) Areas of Professional Qualification:
( X ) Archaeologist
( ) Architectural Historian
( ) Historian
( ) Architect
( ) Other (Specify) _
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September 2008
Site Information
ower Construction Notification System
1) TCNS Notification Number: 83451
CiFe L.F rmnfinn
2) Site Name: Wilde Acres
3) Site Address: 2250 Back Mountain Road
4) City: Winchester
5) State: VA
6) Zip Code: 22602
7) County/Borough/Parish: FREDERICK
8) Nearest Crossroads: Assateague Trail and Rappahannock Trail
9) NAD 83 Latitude (DD-MM-SS.S): 3941-08.4 ( X }Nor ( ) S
10) NAD 63 Longitude (DD-MM-SS.S). 078-20-13.8 ( ) E or ( X )IN
Tower Information
11) Tower height above ground level (include top -mounted attachments such as lightning rods): 60.0 ( ) Feet ( X ) Meters I
12) Tower Type (Select One):
( ) Guyed lattice tower
( ) Self-supporting lattice
( X ) Monopole
( ) Other (Describe):
13) Current Project Status (Select One):
( X ) Construction has not yet commenced
( ) Construction has commenced, but is not completed Construction commenced on:
( ) Construction has been completed Construction commenced on:
Construction completed on:
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Of r-rreet
14) Direct Effects (Select One):
( X ) No Historic Properties in Area of Potential Effects (APE)
{ ) No Effect on Historic Properties in APE
( ) No Adverse Effect on Historic Properties in APE
( } Adverse Effect on one or more Historic Properties in APE
15) Visual Effects (Select One):
( X ) No Historic Properties in Area of Potential Effects (APE)
( ) No Effect on Historic Properties In APE
( } No Adverse Effect on Historic Properties in APE
( } Adverse Effect on one or more Historic Properties in APE
4 of 15 FCC Form 620
September 2008
Tribal/N FIO Involvement
1) Have Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) been identified that may attach religious and cultural
significance to historic properties which may be affected by the undertaking within the APES for direct and visual ( X ) Yes ( ) No
effects?
2a) Tribes/NHOs contacted through TCNS Notification Number: 83451 Number of Tribes/NHOs: 6
2b) Tribes/NHOs contacted through an alternate system: Number of T ribesiNHOs: 0
ribe/NHO Contacted Through TCNS
3) Tribe/NHO FRN:
4) Tribe/NHO Name: Catawba Indian Nation Cultural Preservation Project
antact Name
5) First Name: Dr. Wenonah 16) MI: G 7) Last Name: Haire 8) Suffix:
9) Title: THPO and Executive Director
nates & Kes onse
10) Date Contacted 03/01/2012 11) Date Replied
( X ) No Reply
( ) Replied/No Interest
( ) Replied/Have Interest
( ) Replied/Other
•ibe/NHO Contacted Throu_qh TCNS
3) Tribe/NHO FRN:
4) Tribe/NHO Name: Cherokee Nation
ontact Name
5) First Name: Richard 6) MI: L 7) Last Name: Allen 8) Suffix:
9) Title: Policy Analyst
Dates & Kes onse
10) Date Contacted OPJ2912012 11) Date Replied
( X } No Reply
( ) Replied/No Interest
{ ) Replied/Have Interest
( ) Replied/Other
5 of 15 FCC Form 620
September 2008
Tribal/N HO Involvement
1) Have Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) been identified that may attach religious and cultural
significance to historic properties which may be affected by the undertaking within the APES for direct and visual( X ) Yes ( ) No
effec(s?
2a) Tribes/NHOs contacted through TONS Notification Number: 83451 Number of Tribes/N HOS: 6
2b) Tribes/NHOs contacted through an aiternate system: Number of Tribes/ivt-los: 0 —� 1
Tribe/NHO Contacted Through TCNS _
3) Tribe/NHO FRN: _
4) Tribe/NHO Name: Delaware Nation
Contact Name
5) First Name: Tamara 6) MI: 7) Last Name: Francis 8) Suffix:
9) Title: Cultural Preservation Director
nates * Kes onse
10) Date Contacted 03/0112012 11) Date Replied
( X ) No Reply
( ) Replied/No Interest
( ) Replied/Have Interest
( ) Replied/Other
Tribe/NHO Contacted Through TCNS
3) Tribe/NHO FRN:
4) Tribe/NHO Name: Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Contact Name
5) First Name: Jo Ann 6) MI: F7)ast Name: Beckham 8) Suffix:
9) Title: Administrative Assistant
uaies a rtes onse
10) Date Contacted 02/29/2012 11) Dale Replied
( X ) No Reply
( ) Replied/No Interest
( ) Replied/Have Interest
( ) Replied/Other
6 of 15 FCC Form 620
September 2008
Tribal/NHO Involvement
1) Have Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) been identified that may attach religious and cultural
significance to historic properties which may be affected by the undertaking within the APES for direct and visual ( X ) Yes ( )NO
effects?
2a) Tribes/NHOs contacted through TCNS Notification Number: 83451 Number of Tribes/NHOs: 6
?b) Tribes/NHOs contacted through an alternate system: Number of Tribes/NHOs: 0
-ibe/NHO Contacted Through TCNS
3) Tribe/NHO FRN:
4) Tribe/NHO Name: Shawnee Tribe
Contact Name
5) First Name: Kim 6) MI: 7) Last Name: Jumper 8) Suffix:
9) Title: THPO
vales & Kes onse
10) Date Contacted 03101/2012 11) Date Replied 03/02/2012
( ) No Reply
( ) Replied/No Interest
( ) Repfied/Have Interest
(X ) Replied/Other
ribe/NHO Contacted Through TCNS
3) Tribe/NHO FRN:
4) Tribe/NHO Name: Tuscarora Nation
Contact Name
5) First Name: Leo 6) MI: R 7) Last Name: Henry 8) Suffix:
9) Title: Chief
nates & Kes onse
10) Date Contacted 03/01/2012 11) Date Replied
( X ) No Reply
( ) Replied/No Interest
( ) Replied/Have Interest
( ) Replied/Other
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Other Tribes/NHOs Contacted
rribe/NHO Information
1) FCC Registration Number (FRN):
2) Name:
;.ontact Name
I
3) First Name: 4) MI: 5) Last Name: 6) Suffix:
7) Title:
Contact Information
8) P.O. Box:
lAOnd
9) Street Address:
10) City:
11) State:
12) Zip Code:
13) Telephone Number: 14) Fax Number:
15) E-mail Address:
16) Preferred means of communication:
{ ) E-mail
( ) Letter
( ) Both
Dates & Response
17) Date Contacted 18) Date Replied
( ) No Reply
( ) Replied/No interest
( ) Replied/Have Interest
( ) Replied/Other
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September 2008
Historic Properties
Prnnartian Irlaatified
listoric Property
4) Property Name:
5) SHPO Site Number:
Provertv Address
6) Street Address:
7) City: S) State: 9) Zip Code:
10) County/Borough/Parish:
C4�4— R Flinihilihi
11) Is this property listed on the National Register?
Source:
( ).Yes ( ) )yo
1) Have any historic properties been Identified within the APES for direct and visual effect?
( ).Yes ( X ) No
2) Has the identification process located archaeological materials that would be directly affected, or sites that are of
( ) Yes (X ) No
cultural or religious significance to Tribes/NHOs?
( ) Yes ( Mo
3) Are there more than 10 historic properties within the APEs for direct and visual effect?
-Yes',
( )Yes (X ) Flo
If you are required to allach a Cultural Resources Report in lieu of adding the Historic Property below.
listoric Property
4) Property Name:
5) SHPO Site Number:
Provertv Address
6) Street Address:
7) City: S) State: 9) Zip Code:
10) County/Borough/Parish:
C4�4— R Flinihilihi
11) Is this property listed on the National Register?
Source:
( ).Yes ( ) )yo
12) Is this property eligible for listing on the National Register?
Source:
( ) Yes { ) No
13) Is this property a National Historic Landmark?
( ) Yes ( Mo
14) Direct Effects (Select One):
( ) No Effect on this Historic Property in APE
( ) No Adverse Effect on this Historic Property in APE
( ) Adverse Effect on this Historic Property In APE
15) Visual Effects (Select One):
( ) No Effect on this Historic Property in APE
( ) No Adverse Effect on this Historic Property in APE
( ) Adverse Effect on this Historic Property In APE
901715 FCC Form 620
September 2008
Local Government Involvement
.ocal Government Agency
1) FCC Registration Number (FRN);
2) Name: City of Winchester
:ontact Name
3) First Name: Vincent 4} Mt: p 5} Last Name: Diem 6) Suffix:
7) Title: Zoning and Inspections Adminstrator
Cnnfnef Infnrmntinn
8) P.O. Box:
And
lOr
s) street Address: 15 North Cameron Street Suite 318;
10) City; Winchester
11) State: VA
12) Zip Code: 22501
13) Telephone Number: (540)867-1815 a
14) Fax Number:
15) E-mail Address: vdiem@ci.winchester.va.us
16) Preferred means of communication:
( X ) E-mail
( ) Letter
( ) Both
17) Date Contacted 03/20/2012 18) Date Replied 0312012012
( ) No Reply
( ) Replied/No Interest
( } Replied/Have Interest
( X) Repiied101her
No objections to the project as presented. Recommended further confirmation with the Frederick County Zoning
Administrator, Mark Cheran, to be sure that there are no objections from the locality where the monopole Is proposed to
be located.
gaamonai inrormatlon _
19) Information on local government's role or Interest (optional):
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September 2008
Other Consulting Parties
Other Consulting Parties Contacted _ _
1) Has any other agency been contacted and invited to become a consulting party? e (X )Yes ( )No
onsulting Party
2) FCC Registration Number (FRN):
3) Name: Winchester -Frederick County historical Society
Contact Name
4) First Name: To Whom 5) MI: 6) Last Name: It May Concern 7) Sufrx:
8) Title:
Cnntact Information
9) P.O. Box: Y
!And
10) Street Address: 1340 South Pleasant Valley Road
11) City: Winchester
12) State: VA
13) Zip Code: 22601
14) Telephone Number: (540)662-6550
15) Fax Number:
16) E-mail Address: cshull@winchesterhistory.org
17) Preferred means of communication:
( X ) E-mail
( ) Letter
( ) Both
18) Date Contacted 03/1912012 19) Date Replied
( X ) No Reply
( ) Replied/No Interest
( ) Replied/Have Interest
( ) Replied/Other
vaanionai mrormaiion
20) Information on other consulting parties' role or Interest (optional):
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September 2008
Other Consulting Parties
Mer Consulting Parties Contacted
1) Has any other agency been contacted and invited to become a consulting party? ( X )Yes ( ) No
:onsulting Party —__�-
2) FCC Registration Number (FRN):
3) Name: Frederick County Department of Planning and Development
Cnntart Marne
4) First Name: Candice 5) MI: 6) Last Name: Perkins 7) Suffix:
8) Title: Senior Planner
f:nnfa f Infnrmatinn
9) P.O. Box:
jAn
d
10) Street Address: 107 North Kent Street Suite 202
11) City: Winchester
12) State: VA
13) Zip Code: 22601
14) Telephone Number: (540)665-5651
15) Fax Number:
16) E-mail Address:
17) Preferred means of communication:
{ ) E-mail
( X ) Letter
{ ) Both
Lowes w rtesponse
18) Date Contacted 0311912012 19) Date Replied
( X ) No Reply
( ) Replied/No Interest
( ) Replied/Have Interest
( ) Replied/Other
Additional Information
20) Information on other consulting parties' role or Interest (optional):
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Other Consulting Parties
ut:ner Consunmg rar[res a,oncaccea
L)H.s any other agency been contacted and invited to become a consulting party? (X )Yes
Consulting Part
2) FCC Registration Number (FRN):
3) Name: Frederick County Zoning Department
Contact Name _
4) First Name:
F
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i8) Title: Zoning and Subdivision Administrator
9) P.O. Box: 7
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10) Street Address: 107 North Kent Street Suite 202
11) City: Winchester
12) State: VA
13) Zip Code: 22601
14) Telephone Number: (540)665-5651
15) Fax Number:
16) E-mail Address: mcheran@co.frederick.va.us
17) Preferred means of communication:
( X ) E-mail
( ) Letter
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nates & rtes onse
18) Date Contacted 03/23/2012 19) Date Replied
{ X ) No Reply
{ ) Replied/No Interest
{ ) Replied/Have Interest
( ) Replied/Other
4dditional Intormation
20) Information on other consulting parties' role or interest (optional):
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Designation of SHPO/THPO
1) Designate the Lead State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) or Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) based on the location of the tower.
SHPO/THPO
Name: Virginia Department of Historic Resources
2) You rnay also designate up to three additional SHPOsITHPOs if the APEs include multiple states. If the APES include other countries, enter the name of
the National Historic Preservation Agency and any slate and provincial Historic Preservation Agency.
SHPO/THPO Name:
SHPO/THPO Name:
SHPO/THPO Name:
Certification
I certify that all representations on this FCC Form 620 Submission Packet and the accompanying attachments are true, correct, and complete.
Party Authorized to Sign
First Name: Jennifer
MI: L
Last Name: Davis
Suffix.-
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Signature:Jennifer L Davis
Date: 04/10/2012
FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID.
WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S.
Code, Title 18, Section 1001) ANDIOR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. Code, Title 47, Section
312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, Section 503).
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Attachment I. Consultant Information
Provide a current copy of the resume or curriculum vitae for the Principal Investigator and any
researcher or other person who contributed to, reviewed, or provided significant input into the
research, analysis, writing or conclusions presented in this filing.
A current copy of the resume for the Principal Investigator and any researcher or other person who contributed
to, reviewed, or provided significant input into the research, analysis, writing or conclusions presented in this filing.
Applicant's Name: Verizon Wireless
Project Name: Wilde Acres
Project Number: _ 11617
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SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Jennifer Davis
Senior Architectural Historian
21 B Street
Burlington, MA 01803
Office/Mobile: 203.309.8285
Jennifer Davis is an Architectural Historian who meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional
Qualification Standards in Historic Preservation, with a Masters Degree in Historic Preservation and
professional experience in historic preservation activities in Georgia, New York and New Jersey (2001
to present). Ms. Davis' educational background, professional experience and freelance work have
provided a strong foundation for her expertise in consultation on various types of preservation projects.
At EBI Consulting, Ms. Davis' responsibilities include working with EBI's wireless industry clients to
facilitate compliance with the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) requirements for Section
106 review as part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance process. She reviews
Section 106 surveys and assesses the National Register eligibility of historic properties and evaluates
project plans for modifications to historic properties and for their impact on historic resources.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Ms. Davis has extensive experience conducting site visits and field evaluations and has prepared
hundreds of NEPA land use surveys for telecommunications sites throughout the New York/New Jersey
area, including analysis of historic properties, and other areas of environmental concern and the possible
direct and visual impacts of cellular installations on these sensitive areas. She has also been involved in
various projects that have fallen under the New York State Environmental Quality -Review (SEQR).
Since joining EBI in 2010, Ms. Davis has acquired nationwide experience with Section 106 surveys,
assisting staff with compliance and procedures as well as conducting evaluations and project review.
EDUCATION
M.F.A. Historic Preservation Savannah College of Art and Design 2005
B.A. Psychology, minor in Studio Art Hartwick College 1988
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Mernber, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Member, Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation
Creating Business Value Through Best Practices in Sustainability.!
EBI CONSULTING
Christine Kimbrough
Senior Archaeologist
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Dr. Kimbrough has both practical and academic experience in archaeology. She has been
working as a professional archaeologist in the field of cultural resource management since 2002.
During this period, she assisted clients in negotiating local, state, and federal historic
preservation compliance requirements. Dr. Kimbrough has experience in all phases of
archaeological research, including project design, field supervision, and report preparation.
Before entering the field of cultural resource management, Dr. Kimbrough participated in
archaeological field projects in Europe and the Middle East, and possesses a truly international
understanding of archaeological methods and the importance of preserving the past.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Prior to joining EBI Consulting, Dr. Kimbrough worked as an independent archaeological researcher and
full-time employee for cultural resource management firms in New York. She was responsible for
completing all phases of archaeological research projects including proposal preparation, field
supervision, archival background research, report illustrations, authorship of technical reports, project
budget oversight, and other project -supervision tasks.
EDUCATION
PhD Anthropology New York University
MA Anthropology New York University
AB Anthropology Rollins College
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society for American Archaeology
American Anthropological Association
Sara Avers -Rigsby, MA., RPA:
Project Archaeologist
T j N - 12758 Wood Hollow Drive, 1721
C 0 N S
Woodbridge, VA
Creating Value (or Your Business Office: 571-337-4000 Email: sayersrigsby@ebiconsulting.com
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Ms. Ayers -Rigsby completed her formal education in archaeology and meets the requirements for an
archaeologist as outlined by the U.S. Department of the Interior. She is an RPA member experienced in
Section -106 Compliance as it pertains to archaeological Phase I, ll, and III excavations, including
disinterments. She has two and a half years of experience in the field of cultural resource management
and has worked in extensively on both prehistoric and historic sites in England, Indiana, Illinois,
Maryland, Virginia, Belgium, and Bermuda. She has over six years experience in archaeological research,
writing, and archiving. Her focus is on the Mid -Atlantic world and public outreach and archaeology.
Ms. Ayers-Rigsby's responsibilities at EBI include helping clients navigate the environmental review
process to ensure compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements under
the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). In her role as Project Archaeologist for EBI Consulting,
Ms. Ayers -Rigsby is responsible for completing archaeological evaluations and mitigations for telecoms
projects in the Mid -Atlantic to the standards of relevant State Historic Preservation Offices in the region
in accordance with FCC guidelines.
EDUCATION
B.A. , Hons. Ancient History and Archaeology, English Literature Trinity College,
Dublin, Ireland
M.A. Archaeology for Screen Media University of Bristol,
Bristol, U.K.
M.A. Ancient History and Archaeology Trinity College,
Dublin, Ireland
TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Shamrock Lane, Elkton, Maryland
This project involved the construction of a new 150 foot monopole. Ms. Ayers -Rigsby consulted with
the Maryland State Historic Preservation Office, and designed and implemented a plan to ensure full
archaeological compliance, which involved IB investigation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND (RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
June 2009 -Present, EBI Consulting
Project Archaeologist (see above for details)
March 2009 -June -2009, Rummel, Klepper, and Kahl, Baltimore, MD.
Archaeological Field Technician In this role, Ms. Ayers -Rigsby was responsible for excavation in
block units, laying out transects, drawing, and identifying prehistoric and historic cultural
material.
September 2008 January 2009, Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. and The Louis Berger Group, Inc.
Archaeological Field Technician Ms. Ayers -Rigsby worked with both of these companies
performing phase III mitigation in compliance with Section 106 for the Rex -East Pipeline. This
included basic excavation of block units, screening for artifacts, analyzing prehistoric cultural
material, drawing profiles, using a laser transit, and mapping sites. The Phase III mitigation sites
included a deeply buried Archaic site and a dual phase Woodland site.
July -August 2008, The St. George's Archaeological Research Project, UNESCO World Heritage Site of
St. George's Bermuda (St. Peter's Church Excavation, run by Bermuda National Trust and Boston
University)
Staff Archaeologist In this capacity, Ms. Ayers-Rigsby's responsibilities included excavating
burials underneath the existing structure, as well as detailed site recording, note taking, and
mapping. This role involved a significant amount of public outreach—from discussing artifacts
with tourists as they were found to teaching children during an onsite archaeology camp. The
role also included working with local volunteers and training them in up to date archaeological
field methods.
March 2007 -July 2008, The Louis Berger Group, Inc.
Field Technician Ms. Ayers -Rigsby performed a variety of tasks in the capacity of field
archaeologist/archaeological technician. Duties included using GPS, walkover survey, multi phase
excavation, planning, mapping, artifact analysis and cataloguing. Responsible for identifying
numerous sites during both Phase I walkover survey and Phase I shovel testing survey.
Completed phase II excavation of an early 191h century farmhouse, phase III 19th century
cemetery disinterment, and Phase II excavations of multiple prehistoric sites. Her major role
was on projects like the Rex -East pipeline, a major infrastructure project of a natural gas
pipeline from West Virginia to Wyoming, and on the disinterment of the Wrenn -Hutchison
Cemetery in Chantilly, Virginia.
October 2006 -February 2009, Wessex Archaeology, Salisbury, U.K.
Archaeological Site Assistant Ms. Ayers-Rigsby's major role with Wessex was working on the
Stansted Airport Expansion Project, where she excavated various prehistoric, Roman, and
medieval settlements, as well as historic human remains. Her Responsibilities also included
recording sites through digital and SLR photography. She managed the archiving of the Charter
Quay site in London, including processing finds, and archiving artifacts and site data to Museum
of London standards for deposition in the MOLASS archive.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Ms. Ayers-Rigsby's ongoing research includes integrating archaeological information and historic records
to develop a user-friendly guided tour for the Freedmen's Cemetery in Old Town, Alexandria. She is
also interviewing looter/collectors (huaqueros) in Ecuador with the aim of developing a digital catalogue.
PRESENTATIONS/PUBLICATIONS
Presented World Archaeology Conference (WAC) poster on 'Issues of Access: Putting the Private
Collection into Public Hands' Dublin, July 2008
Published articles "In View" in May/June 2006 and December/January 2006/2007 issues of British
Archaeology
PROFESSIONAL !'AFFILIATIONS
Member, AIA (American Institute for Archaeology)
Member, WAC (World Archaeological Congress)
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
Register of Professional Archaeologists
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Attachment 2. Site Information - Photographs
You are required to provide photographs and maps as part of this filing. Additional site information car, be
provided in an optional attachment.
Photograph Requirements:
Except in cases where no Historic Properties were identified within the Areas of Potential Effects, submit
photographs as described below. Photographs should be in color, marked so as to identify the project, keyed to
the relevant map or text, and dated; the focal length of the lens and the height of the camera should be noted. The
source of any photograph included but not taken by the Applicant or its consultant (including copies of historic
images) should be identified on the photograph.
a. Photographs taken from the collocation site should show views from the proposed location in all directions.
The direction (e.g., north, south, etc.) should be indicated on each photograph, and, as a group, the
photographs should present a complete (360 degree) view of the area around the communications tower or
non -tower structure.
b. Photographs of all listed and eligible properties within the Areas of Potential Effects.
c. If any listed or eligible properties are visible from the proposed collocation site, photographs looking at the
site from each historic property. The approximate distance in feet (meters) between the site and the historic
property should be included. If any listed or eligible properties are within the APE, photos looking at each
historic property should be included.
Include aerial photos of the APE for visual effects, if available. There are a variety of publicly available websites that
provide aerial photographs.
Please see the attached Photographs, which were taken by Ms. Amanda Sabol, Project Scientist, of EBI
Consulting, on March 15, 2012, unless otherwise noted. A photograph location map is included within this
attachment.
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Attachment 3. Site Informatian - Map Requirements
Include one or more 7.5 -minute quad USGS topographical maps that:
a. Identify the Areas of Potential Effects for both Direct and Visual Effects. If a map is copied from the
original, include a key with name of quad and date.
b. Show the location of the proposed collocation site and any new access roads or other easements
including excavations.
c. Show the locations of each property listed.
d. Include keys for any symbols, colors, or other identifiers.
e. Submit color maps whenever possible.
The following maps have been attached to this report:
Street Map (Figure 1)
Topographic Map (Figure 2)
Historic Resources Map
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Attachment 4. Site Information — Additional Site Information
Additional Site Information Recommendations:
Describe any additional structures, access roads, utility lines, fences, easements, or other construction
planned for the site in conjunction with the proposed wireless telecommunication facility. Use this
attachment to provide additional details needed to present a full and accurate description of any
construction activities that will take place to complete the installation.
The Subject Property, located at 2250 Back Mountain Road, is situated within a predominantly mixed-use
rural neighborhood, forested and agricultural land. The area surrounding the Subject Property has been
developed since as early as the 1960s. The topography of the area is undulating. The topography of the
Project Site is relatively flat and slopes toward the northeast. Located north and west of the Subject
Property are residential properties. East of the Subject Property is forested and agricultural land. South of
the Subject Property is State Route 600, forested and agricultural land. Vegetation in the surrounding area
includes deciduous and spruce trees.
The Subject Property consists of an approximately 21$.42 -acre lot that is predominately pasture and
forested land improved with one residential building, and six buildings associated with the pasture land use
and former agricultural use of the Subject Property. All of the buildings are located on the eastern portion
of the Subject Property. The residential building was constructed in 1907 and is vacant. Forested land is
located on the northwestern and southern portions of the Subject Property. Pasture land for cattle
grazing is located centrally on the Subject Property.
Verizon Wireless is proposing to construct a telecommunications facility on the northern portion of the
Subject Property. The facility will include a 195 -foot monopole, 197 feet including appurtenances, an
equipment shelter, equipment cabinets, and meter board located within a fenced compound. Additionally,
a pad -mounted transformer will be installed outside of the proposed fence compound and will be
surrounded by bollards, Three antenna sectors will be installed, with five antennas per sector. The
antennas will have a centerline height of 190 feet above ground level. Cables will be routed from the
equipment shelter to the antennas via a proposed ice bridge. Verizon Wireless also proposes to improve
an access road from Assateague Trail to the telecommunications compound. Utilities will follow the
proposed access road. Ground disturbance is necessary for this project.
Site Pians/Lease Exhibits provided by Verizon Wireless are included in this attachment.
Applicant's Name: Verizon Wireless
Project Name: Wilde Acres
Project Number: 11617
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Attachment 5. Determination o: Effect
You are required to provide two attachments regarding the Determination of Effect: Areas of Potential
Effect and Mitigation of Effect (if applicable).
Areas of Potential Effect Guidelines:
a. Describe the APE for direct effects and explain how this APE was determined.
The APE for direct effects is limited to the area of potential ground disturbance and any property, or
any portion thereof, that will be physically altered or destroyed by the Undertaking. On November
24, 2008, the FCC further clarified that the APE -Direct Effects is limited to the proposed lease area
including the access route and utility corridor. Ms. Amanda Sabol, Project Scientist, of EBI
Consulting, completed a field survey on March 15, 2012, and determined that the APE for direct
effects is limited to the 16 -foot wide access easement and the proposed 40 -foot by 40 -foot lease
area.
b. Describe the APE for visual effects and explain how this APE was determined.
The APE for visual effects is the geographic area in which the Undertaking has the potential to
introduce visual elements that diminish or alter the setting, including the landscape, where the setting
is a character -defining feature of a historic property that makes it eligible for listing on the National
Register. The presumed APE for visual effects for construction of new facilities is the area from
which the tower will be visible: a. Within a half mile from the tower site if the proposed Tower is
200 feet or less in overall height; b. Within '/, of a mile from the tower site if the proposed Tower is
more than 200 but no more than 400 feet in overall height; or c. Within I % miles from the
proposed tower site if the proposed Tower is more than 400 feet in overall height.
Due to the height of the proposed tower, the presumed APE for visual effects for this project is a half
mile radius from the tower site. Ms. Sabo[, Project Scientist with EBI Consulting, completed a field
survey on March 15, 2012, and determined that the APE for visual effects for this project is a half mile
radius frorn the tower site.
Mitigation of Effect Guidelines:
In the case where an Adverse Visual Effect or Adverse Direct Effect has been determined you must
provide the following:
a. Copies of any correspondence and summaries of any oral communications with the
SHPOITHPO and any consulting parties.
As of the date of this report, there has been no correspondence with the SHPO/THPO.
b. Describe any alternatives that have been considered that might avoid, minimize, or
mitigate any adverse effects. Explain the Applicant's conclusion regarding the feasibility
of each alternative.
No adverse effects are expected as a result of the proposed facility; therefore alternatives that might
avoid, minimize, or mitigate any adverse effects need not be considered.
For each property identified as a Historic Property in the online a-106 form:
Applicant's Name: Verizon Wireless
Project Name: Wilde Acres
Project Number: 11617
FCC Form 620
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a. Indicate whether the Applicant believes the proposed undertaking would have a) no
effect; b) no adverse effect; or, c) an adverse effect. Explain how each such assessment
was made. Provide supporting documentation where necessary.
The research and consultation process has not identified any historic properties within either APE.
Therefore, the finding of effect is "No Historic Properties in the Area of Potential Effects — Direct
Effects and Visual Effects". We request your concurrence.
Applicant's Name: _Verizon Wireless
Project Name: _ Wilde Acres
Project Number: 11617
FCC Form 620
NT SUBMISSION PACKET -- FCC FORM 620
Approved by OMB
3060-1039
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public burden estimates
Attachment 6. Tribal and NHO Involvement
At an early stage in the planning process, the Nationwide Agreement requires the Applicant
to gather information from appropriate Indian Tribes or dative Hawaiian Organizations
("NHOs") to assist in the identification of Historic Properties of religious and cultural
significance to them. Describe measures taken to identify Indian tribes and NHOs that may
attach religious and cultural significance to Historic Properties that may be affected by the
collocation within the Areas of Potential Effects ("APE") for direct and visual effects. If such
Indian tribes or NHOs were identified, list them and provide a summary of contacts by
either the ECC, the Applicant, or the Applicant's representative. Provide copies of relevant
documents, including correspondence. If no such Indian tribes or NHOs were identified,
please explain.
EBI Consulting filed the proposed undertaking on the FCC's Tower Construction Notification System
(TCNS) on February 28, 2012. The attached FCC Notification email dated March 2, 2012, lists the Tribes
identified through the TCNS process. Follow up correspondence, when necessary, will be completed via
the methods listed on the attached email considered acceptable to that Tribe.
Applicant's Name: Verizon Wireless
Project Name: Wilde Acres
Project Number: 11617
FCC Form 620
Talia Gilmore
From:
towernotifyinfo@fcc,gov
Sent:
Friday, March 02, 2012 3:01 AM
To:
Talia Gilmore
Cc:
kim.pristelio@fec.gov; diane.dupert@fcc.gov
Subject:
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION(S) WHICH WERE SENT PROPOSED TOWER CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION
INFORMATION - Ems;! ID #2979692
Dear Sir or Madam:
Thank you for using the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Tower Construction
Notification System (TCNS). The purpose of this electronic mail message is to inform you that
the following authorized persons were sent the information you provided through TONS, which
relates to your proposed antenna structure. The information was forwarded by the FCC to
authorized TCNS users by electronic mail and/or regular mail (letter).
Persons who have received the information that you provided include leaders or their
designees of federally -recognized American Indian Tribes, including Alaska Native Villages
(collectively "Tribes"), Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs), and State Historic
Preservation Officers (SHPOs). For your convenience in identifying the referenced Tribes and
in making further contacts, the City and State of the Seat of Government for each Tribe and
NHO, as well as the designated contact person, is included in the listing below. We note that
Tribes may have Section 106 cultural interests in ancestral homelands or other locations that
are far removed from their current Seat of Government. Pursuant to the Commission's rules as
set forth in the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement for Review of Effects on Historic
Properties for Certain Undertakings Approved by the Federal Communications Commission (NPA),
all Tribes and NHOs listed below must be afforded a reasonable opportunity to respond to this
notification, consistent with the procedures set forth below, unless the proposed
construction falls within an exclusion designated by the Tribe or NHO. (NPA, Section IV.F.4).
The information you provided was forwarded to the following Tribes and NHOs who have set
their geographic preferences on TCNS. If the information you provided relates to a proposed
antenna structure in the State of Alaska, the following list also includes Tribes located in
the State of Alaska that have not specified their geographic preferences. For these Tribes
and NHOs, if the Tribe or NHO does not respond within a reasonable time, you should make a
reasonable effort at follow-up contact, unless the Tribe or NHO has agreed to different
procedures (NPA, Section IV.F.5). In the event such a Tribe or NHO does not respond to a
follow-up inquiry, or if a substantive or procedural disagreement arises between you and a
Tribe or NHO, you must seek guidance from the Commission (NPA, Section IV.G). These
procedures are further set forth in the FCC's Declaratory Ruling released on October 6, 2005
(FCC 05-176).
1. Cultural Preservation Director Tamara Francis - Delaware Nation - Anadarko, OK - regular
mail
Details: The Delaware Nation located in Anadarko, Oklahoma charges a $400 administrative fee
for the review of ALL projects.
(Change Effective 6/30/2010).
Send fee payable to the Delaware Nation in the form of a check or money order.
All projects for review by the Delaware Nation must pay the $400 fee.
Please note that the Delaware Nation and the Delaware Tribe of Indians ARE NOT the same
enitity.
Send all correspondence for the Delaware Nation to The Delaware Nation
ATTN: Cultural Preservation Department
31064 State Hwy 281
Anadarko, OK 73005.
2. Chief Leo R Henry - Tuscarora Nation - Via: Lewiston, NY - regular mail
Details: If the Applicant/tower builder receives no response from the Tuscarora Nation within
30 days after notification through TCNS, the Tuscarora Nation has no interest in
particsYating in pre-constructi—n review fon the site. The Appli cant/+rYer builder, however,
must IMMEDIATLY notify the Tuscarora Nation in the event archaeological properties or human
remains are discovered during construction.
3. Policy Analyst Richard L Allen - Cherokee Nation - Tahlequah, OK - electronic mail
Details: The TCNS Details do not provide me enough information to conduct a proper assessment
of the projects on behalf of the Cherokee Nation. Therefore, I request that I be sent a brief
summary of the Phase I findings [please try to limit the summary to betweenl--10 pages], a
topo of the area, and relevant photos. Please send these by email to rallen@cherokee.org.
Please treat this request for additional material as a routine supplement to the TCNS Details
Notification for each of your projects that fall within our Tribe's areas of geographic
interest. Consequently, if you do not receive a response from me within 30 days from the
date on which you e-mailed the supplemental items to me, you may move forward with the 20 -Day
Letter procedures pursuant to the FCC's guidelines. Thank you. -- Dr. Richard L. Allen
4. Administrative Assistant Jo Ann Beckham - Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma - Seneca, MO -
electronic mail
Details: If you, the Applicant and/or tower constructor, do not receive a response from us,
the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, within 30 days from the date of the TCNS notification,
then you may conclude that we do not have an interest in the site. However, if archeological
resources or remains are found during construction, you must immediately stop construction
and notify us of your findings in accordance with the FCC's rules. (See 47 C.F.R. §
1.1312(d))
5. THPO Kim Jumper - Shawnee Tribe - Miami, OK - regular mail
Details: THIS IS YOUR OFFICIAL NOTICE THAT THE SHAWNEE TRIBE IS INTERESTED IN CONSULTING ON
ALL PROJECTS BUILT IN OUR AREAS OF GEOGRAPHIC INTEREST.
ATTENTION, NEW INFORMATION: Our procedures were updated on 14 January 2008. Please call Kim
Jumper, THPO, at 918-542-2441, so that she can send you a copy.
If your tower is a co -location, please fax us this information to let us know. We cannot
always tell from the TCNS web site that a tower is a co -location. We require a written
response from you to let us know that it is a co -location. If a co -location project includes
some new ground disturbance (such as from an expanded compound or access road, or
construction of an ancillary structure), the Shawnee Tribe treats such a project the same as
any other non co -location project.
Our correct mailing/physical address is: 29 South Highway 69A. Our correct phone number is
(918-542-2441) and our historic preservation fax line is (918-542-9915). THPO Kim Jumper
manages all cell tower consultation.
As of 26 June2066, all of the faxed responses of our final comments on a tower site will
contain an original Shawnee Tribe signature. Each final comment fax is signed individually.
Copies may be compared, for authentication, against the original in our files.if afinal
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comment fax does not contain a signature, it is not valid. ALL FINAL COMMENTS FROM THE
SHAWNEE TRIBE ARE WRITTEN; FINAL COMMENTS ARE NEVER PROVIDED VERBALLY. IF THE SHAWNEE TRIBE
IS CREDITED WITH HAVING GIVEN A VERBAL RESPONSE, THAT RESPONSE IS NOT VALID.
If you receive notification through the TONS listing the Shawnee Tribe, that is an indication
that the Shawnee Tribe is interested in consulting on the tower for which that notification
was received. Please consider that our official indication of interest to you. The Shawnee
Tribe considers the Tower Construction Notification System's weekly e-mail to be the first
notification that we receive that a tower will be constructed in an area of our concern. We
do not view the TONS notificationas completion of 106 consultation obligations.
The Shawnee Tribe has developed streamlined consultation procedures for cell tower developers
and their subcontractors. If you do not have a copy of the procedures - most recently updated
on 14 7anuary2008 - please contact us, as you must follow these procedures to consult with us
on cell tower projects. Call us at 918-542-2441 or fax us at 918-542-9915. It is the tower
builder's responsibility to make sure that you have our most recent consultation procedures.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND US INFORMATION, QUERIES, OR COMMENTS ELECTRONICALLY. SINCE 1 DECEMBER
2005, WE HAVE NOT HANDLED ANY CELL TOWER CONSULTATION, INQUIRIES, OR CORRESPONDENCE VIA E-
MAIL.
6. THPO and Executive Director Dr. Wenonah G Haire - Catawba Indian Nation Cultural
Preservation Project - Rock Hill, SC - electronic mail and regular mail
Details: The Catawba Indian Nation Tribal Historic Preservation Office requests that you send
us by regular mail the following information needed to complete our research for the your
proposed project:
Project Name
Project Number
1. The name, complete address, phone number, fax number and e-mail address of the
project manager.
2. The project location plotted on a topo map.
3. The project name, address and location; street or highway, city, county, state.
4. A brief description of the proposed project. Please include the size of the proposed
project site and the size of the area where ground -disturbing activities will be taking place
and the type of disturbance anticipated.
5. A brief description of current and former land use. We are primarily interested in
ground disturbance and do not need detailed information or photographs of historic structures
in the projectarea.
6. A list of all recorded archaeological sites within one half (1/2) mile of the project
area.
7. A list of all eligible and potentially eligible National Register of Historic Places
sites within one half (1/2) mile of the proposed project area.
8. If there has been an archaeological survey done in the area, a copy of that report.
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9. It is not necessary to send original color photos if you can provide high-resolution
color copies.
10. A letter of concurrencefrom the appropriate State Historic Preservation Office.
If you use the FCC Form 620, please do not send Attachments 1 through 6. They are not
necessary for our determination. We do not have an interest in projects that require no
ground disturbance.
Please note: Our research/processing fee is currently $250. This fee will be changing to
$400 effective March 1, 2012. Please send these requested materials in hard copy format.
Send to:
CIN-THPO
1536 Tom Steven Road
Rock Hill, S.C. 29730
The information you provided was also forwarded to the additional Tribes and NHOs listed
below. These Tribes and NHOs have NOT set their geographic preferences on TCNS, and therefore
they are currently receiving tower notifications for the entire United States. For these
Tribes and NHOs, you are required to use reasonable and good faith efforts to determine if
the Tribe or NHO may attach religious and cultural significance to historic properties that
may be affected by its proposed undertaking. Such efforts may include, but are not limited
to, seeking information from the relevant SHPO or THPO, Indian Tribes, state agencies, the
U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, or, where applicable, any federal agency with land holdings
within the state (NPA, Section IV.B). If after such reasonable and good faith efforts, you
determine that a Tribe or NHO may attach religious and cultural significance to historic
properties in the area and the Tribe or NHO does not respond to TCNS notification within a
reasonable time, you should make a reasonable effort to follow up, and must seek guidance
from the Commission in the event of continued non -response or in the event of a procedural or
substantive disagreement. If you determine that the Tribe or NHO is unlikely to attach
religious and cultural significance to historic properties within the area, you do not need
to take further action unless the Tribe or NHO indicates an interest in the proposed
construction or other evidence of potential interest comes to your attention.
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The information you provided was also forwarded to the following SHPOs in the State in which
you propose to construct and neighboring States. The information was provided to these SHPOs
as a courtesy for their information and planning. You need make no effort at this time to
follow up with any SHPO that does not respond to this notification. Prior to construction,
you must provide the SHPO of the State in which you propose to construct (or the Tribal
Historic Preservation Officer, if the project will be located on certain Tribal lands), with
a Submission Packet pursuant to Section VII.A of the NPA.
7. Environmental Review Coordinator Renee GledhillEarley - NC State Historic Preservation
Office - Raleigh, NC - electronic mail
8. Deputy SHPO David Brook - Historic Preservation Office - Raleigh, NC - electronic mail
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9. Manager - Office of Review & Compliance Ethel R Eaton PhD - Department of Historic
Resources - Richmond, VA - electronic mail
10. Deputy SHPO Susan M Pierce - West Virginia Division of Culture & History, Historic
Preservation Office - Charleston, WV - electronic mail and regular mail
11. Deputy SHPO Susan Pierce - West Virginia Division of Culture & History, Historic
Preservation Office - Charleston, WV - electronic mail
12. Director Julie Langan - Virginia Department of Historic Resources - Richmond, VA -
electronic mail
If you are proposing to construct a facility in the State of Alaska, you should contact
Commission staff for guidance regarding your obligations in the event that Tribes do not
respond to this notification within a reasonable time.
Please be advised that the FCC cannot guarantee that the contact(s) listed above opened and
reviewed an electronic or regular mail notification. The following information relating to
the proposed tower was forwarded to the person(s) listed above:
Notification Received: 02/28/2012
Notification ID: 83451
Tower Owner Individual or Entity Name: Verizon Wireless
Consultant Name: Talia C Gilmore
Street Address: 6876 Susquehanna Trail South
City: York
State: PENNSYLVANIA
Zip Code: 17403
Phone: 717-428-0401
Email: tgilmore@ebiconsulting.com
Structure Type: POLE - Any type of Pole
Latitude: 39 deg 11 min 8.4 sec N
Longitude: 78 deg 20 min 13.8 sec W
Location Description: 2250 Back Mountain Road
City: Winchester
State: VIRGINIA
County: FREDERICK
Ground Elevation: 329.2 meters
Support Structure: 59.4 meters above ground level
Overall Structure: 60.0 meters above ground level
Overall Height AMSL: 389.2 meters above mean sea level
If you have any questions or comments regarding this notice, please contact the FCC using the
electronic mail form located on the FCC's website at:
http://wireless.fcc.gov/outreach/notification/contact-fcc.html,
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You may also call the FCC Support Center at (877) 480-3201 (TTY 717-338-2824). Hours are
from 8 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, ,Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays). To
provide quality service and ensure security, all telephone calls are recorded.
Thank you,
Federal Communications Commission
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March 8, 2012
Delaware Nation
Ms. Tamara Francis
NAGPRA / CP Director
31064 North Highway 281
Anadarko, OK 73005
6876 Susquehanna Trail South
York, PA 17403
Ph: (717) 428-0401
Fax: (781) 425-3611
RE: Invitation to Comment in Section 106 Consultation Process
TCNS Reference #: 83451 TCNS Date: March 2, 2012
Site Identifier: Wild Acres/ 11617
Site Address: 2250 Back Mountain Road
Winchester, Frederick County, VA 22602
EBI Project Number: 61 1 14519
Project Description: New monopole with an overall height of 197 feet with appurtenances
Dear Ms. Francis,
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of a proposed wireless telecommunications project at the above -
referenced location. EBI Consulting (EBI) has been retained to conduct a review of the proposed
telecommunication facility project for compliance with the Federal Communications Commission's
Nationwide Programmatic Agreement for Review Under the National Historic Preservation Act (47 CFR
Part I, dated January 4, 2005).
This notification has been prepared as a follow-up to a previously sent Tower Construction Notification
System (TCNS) notice (Notification ID referenced above). EBI would like to inquire if you would be
interested in commenting on this proposed project.
Should you have any further questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact
me at the email address or telephone number provided below. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Ms. Talia C. Gilmore
Project Scientist
tgiimore!2ebi consultinp.com
Tel: 717-428-0401 ext. 1218
Attachments Enclosed
`i alia Gilmore
From:
towernotifyinfo@fcc.gov
Sent:
Friday. March 02, 2012 2:47 PM
To:
Talia Gilmore
Cr.-
tcns.fccarchive@fcc.gov
Subject:
Reply to Proposed Tower Structure (Notification ID: 83451) - Email ID #2981819
Dear Talia C Gilmore,
Thank you for using the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Tower Construction
Notification System (TCNS). The purpose of this email is to inform you that an authorized
user of the TCNS has replied to a proposed tower construction notification that you had
submitted through the TCNS.
The following message has been sent to you from THPO Kim Jumper of the Shawnee Tribe in
reference to Notification ID #83451:
WE HAVE UPDATED OUR PROCEDURES FOR 2012 (EFFECTIVE 3-01-12). PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE
RECEIVED AND READ A COPY OF OUR UPDATED PROCEDURES .
Please use only the following address when sending materials to us:
Please use this fax number to contact us: 918-542-9915. Please do not contact us via e-
mail.
SHAWNEE TRIBE
ATT: KIM JUMPER
HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEPT.
29 SOUTH HIGHWAY 69A
MIAMI, OK 74354
The Shawnee Tribe is interested in consulting on this tower, as we are in all towers in this
geographic area. Ms. Kim Jumper is our manager for cell tower consultation. Please contact
Kim Jumper, Asst. THPO, at 918-542-2441 if you have any questions on this or any other TCNS
project.
For this particular tower to which we are responding, please follow our consultation
procedures. Please note our consultation fee is $100.00 per tower for new towers. If this
tower is a CO -LOCATION, please fax us and let us know. We cannot always reliably tell from
the TCNS web site when a tower is a co -location.
PLEASE, when you are mailing us regarding a cell tower, be sure to put Kim Jumper's name and
Historic Preservation Department in the address. If you send any mailing just generally to
the Shawnee Tribe, without including the name and department, several days or more may pass
before the mailing is properly directed.
In the event that you are building another tower in this state and you did not receive a
response from us through the TCNS, it is because the project was omitted from the TCNS web
site, as we respond to ALL towers listed in our geographic areas on that web site. We take
this opportunity to remind you that, even if a tower has been omitted from the TCNS web site,
as occasionally happens, we are still interested in consulting on it.
For your convenience, the information you submitted for this notification is detailed below.
Notification Received: 02/28/2012
Notification ID: 83451
Tower Owner Individual or Entity
Consultant Name: Talia C Gilmore
Street Address: 6876 Susquehanna
City: York
State: PENNSYLVANIA
Zip Code: 17403
Phone: 717-428-0401
Email: tgilmore(@ebiconsulting.com
Name: Verizon Wireless
Trail South
Structure Type: POLE - Any type of Pole
Latitude: 39 deg 11 min 8.4 sec N
Longitude: 78 deg 20 min 13.8 sec W
Location Description: 2250 Back Mountain Road
City: Winchester
State: VIRGINIA
County: FREDERICK
Ground Elevation: 329.2 meters
Support Structure: 59.4 meters above ground level
Overall Structure: 60.0 meters above ground level
Overall Height AMSL: 389.2 meters above mean sea level
INT SUBMISSION PACKET -- FCC FORM 620
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Attachment 7. Historic Properties Direct Effects
a. List all properties within the APE for direct effects.
Based on Ms. Kimbrough's review of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources website and the
National Register Information System on November 4, 2011, there are no National Register -listed or
eligible historic properties within the 0.5 -mile APE.
b. Provide the name and address (including U.S. Postal Service ZIP Code) of each property
in the APE for direct effects, not listed in part "a." (above), that the Applicant considers
to be eligible for listing in the National Register as a result of the Applicant's research.
For each such property, describe how it satisfies the criteria of eligibility (36 C.F.R. Part
63). For each property that was specifically considered and determined not to be
eligible, describe why it does not satisfy the criteria of eligibility.
There are no properties located in the APE for direct effects that are not listed above.
c. Describe the techniques and the methodology, including any field survey, used to
identify Historic Properties within the APE for direct effects.' If no archeological field
survey was performed, provide a report substantiating that: i) the depth of previous
disturbance exceeds the proposed construction depth (excluding footings and other
anchoring mechanisms) by at least 2 feet; or, ii) geomorphological evidence indicates
that cultural resource -bearing soils do not occur within the project area or may occur
but at depths that exceed 2 feet below the proposed construction depth.'
As noted in part a. above, a review of files at the Virginia Department of Historic Resources website
on November 4, 2011, was conducted by Ms. Kimbrough, Archaeology National Technical Director,
of EBI Consulting, in order to identify listed Historic Properties within the APE for direct effects. Ms.
Sabol, Project Scientist, of EBI Consulting, conducted historical background research for the Subject
Property and surrounding area aerial photographs, topographic maps, city directories and Sanborn
maps on March 14, 2012. In addition, Ms. Sabol, Project Scientist, of EBI Consulting completed a field
survey of the APE for direct effects in order to identify any additional Historic Properties located
within the APE for direct effects that were not listed in the SHPO inventories.
Ms. Sara Ayers -Rigsby, Project Archaeologist, of EBI Consulting completed an evaluation of the
proposed Project Site for the likelihood of containing archeological Historic Properties. Please refer
to the attached report documenting the findings of this project review by a qualified archaeologist
including a description of the techniques and the methodology used to identify Historic Properties
within the APE for direct effects. This report concludes that archeological resources are not
expected to be impacted by the construction of the proposed tower and installation of associated
support equipment at the Project Site.
Pursuant to Section VI.D.2.a. of the Nationwide Agreement, Applicants shall make a reasonable and good faith
effort to identify above ground and archeological Historic Properties, including buildings, structures, and historic
districts, that lie within the APE for direct effects. Such reasonable and good faith efforts may include a field survey
where appropriate.
z Under Section VI.D.2.d. of the Nationwide Agreement, an archeological field survey is required even if none of
these conditions applies, if an Indian tribe or NHO provides evidence that supports a high probability of the presence
of intact archeological Historic Properties within the APE for direct effects.
Applicant's Name: Verizon Wireless
Project Name: Wilde Acres
Project Number: 11617
FCC Form 620
Phase I Archaeological Survey
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EBI Project No. 61114519
March 2012
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PROJECT No. 61114519
Phase I Archaeological Survey 11617/ Wild Acres
EBI Project # 61114519 I'M Bacl< Mountain Road. Winchester. Frederick County. Virginia
Introduction
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires licensees and their representatives
to consider the effects of their actions on historic properties, in accordance with Section 106 of
the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, and the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (Federal Communications Commission 1996). Historic properties
include Native American or European -American archaeological sites, architectural resources
(historic districts and standing structures), objects, and traditional cultural properties.
Applicants are required to assess and report all potential environmental effects as part of the
Section 106 process prior to construction.
This Phase I archaeological survey was carried out in response to Verizon Wireless's proposed
new telecommunications compound at 2250 Back Mountain Road, Winchester, Frederick
County, Virginia. The survey was conducted by Sara Ayers -Rigsby, MA, RPA, Project
Archaeologist with EBI Consulting, on March 12'-2151 2012, in partial fulfillment of Section 106
of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The objective of the archaeological fieldwork
was to identify any archaeological sites within the Area of Potential Effects—Direct Effects
(APE -DE). The Principal Investigator meets and/or exceeds the qualifications described in the
Secretary of the Interior's Professional Guidelines (Federal Register 48:190:44738-44739)
(United States Department of the Interior 1983).
The Project and project Site
Verizon Wireless proposes to construct a new telecommunications facility at 2250 Back
Mountain Road, Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia (Figure 1). The facility will consist of a
195' (59.4m) high monopole and associated support equipment enclosed within a 40'x40'
(12.2xI2.2m) lease area. Including its highest appurtenance the overall height of the monopole
will be 197' (60.0m) above ground level. A 12' (3.7m) wide turnaround and gravel access drive
will be improved from this lease area northeast and northwest to Assateague Trail. Utilities
will be routed underground from the existing utility pole at the intersection of Rappahannock
Trail and Assateague Trail, along the proposed access road, to the lease area (Figures 2 and 3).
The Area of Potential Effects --Direct Effects (APE -DE) consists of the 40'x40' (12.2x 12.2m)
lease area, the 12' (3.7m) access drive and the proposed utility corridor.
The Subject Property
The Project Site is an irregularly shaped 218.42 acre (88.39 ha) parcel. In the vicinity of the
Project Site it is unimproved and wooded.
Environmental Context
According to the 1977 Hayfield, Virginia, the Project Site is located in a rural mountainous area
on the northern slope of the landform at an elevation of approximately 1000' (304.8m) above
mean sea level. The closest water resource to the Project Site is a tributary of Wolf Spring Run,
located down in the valley approximately 700' (213.4m) northwest of the Project Site. This
distance to a water resource likely would not have rendered the site attractive for use and
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settlement activities in the precontact period. According to the landowner, Crystal Lake,
located northwest of the Project Site was constructed during the second half of the 21Y
century and would not have been present for utilization prior to this time.
According to the simplified Geologic Map of Virginia, the area is located in the Blue Ridge
Province of Virginia. It is underlain by Mesoproterozoic era deposits of granite, granitic gneiss,
charnokite, and layered gneiss (Bailey 1999). According to the NCRS Web Soil Survey, the
dominant soil composition in the vicinity of the lease area is Frederick-Poplimento loams, 2 to 7
percent slopes (1413). This soil group consists of loam, over silty clay loam, over clay to a depth
of 72" (182.9cm) below ground surface. It is found on hills. The parent material of this complex
is residuum from limestone (WSS 2012). In the vicinity of the proposed access road, the soil
group is Frederick-Poplimento very gravelly foams on 15 to 25% slopes (I 5D), which consists of
very gravelly silt loam, over silty clay loam, over clay, to a depth of 72" (182.9cm).
Temporal Overview
Prehistoric Context
According to the VA DHR, the prehistory of the region can be divided into three broad
categories: Paleo-Indian, ranging from 15,000 to 8000 BC, the Archaic, from 8000 to 1200 BC,
and Woodland, ranging from 1200 BC to European contact in AD 1600. The Archaic and
Woodland are further divided into Early, Middle and Late sub -periods (VA DHR 2011).
Paleoindian Period (15000 to 8000 BC)
The Paleoindian period begins during the late Pleistocene and ends in 8000 BC (Bence 2009).
Although numerous pre 15000 BC sites have been suggested (ie the Meadowcroft Rock Shelter
in Pennsylvania and the Cactus Hill Site in Sussex County Virginia) the dating for these are
contentious and the earliest accepted date for occupation in eastern North America comes
from the Little Salt Spring Site in Florida, where a wooden stake associated with a giant land
tortoise has been dated to 12,030 +/- 200 BP (10, 080 BC) (Besse 2009: 41, Berger 2000: 5).
By 9500 BC the vicinity of the southeastern US was sparsely settled (Bence 2009: 42).
Evidence for Paleo-Indian use of the area comes primarily from surface finds (such as fluted
points) and reflects tools that were primarily related to hunting. The primary diagnostic artifact
from this period is the lanceolate shaped chipped stone point, i.e. Clovis and Dalton points.
Their distribution suggests that early Paleoindian people spread into eastern North America by
following eastward -flowing rivers such as the Missouri and the Platte, and from the central
Mississippi Valley into the Ohio, Tennessee, and Cumberland River valleys (Bense 2009: 44).
According to Custer (1984: 44), this period is characterized by a mosaic (high variety of species
over small areas) of different vegetation and faunal communities, and the Paleo-Indian lifestyle
was one of hunting and gathering within this ecologically diverse environment. Evidence for
Paleo-Indian use of the area comes primarily from surface finds (such as fluted points) and
reflects tools that were primarily related to hunting.
In the Middle Paleoindian period (9000 to 8500 BC) different regional cultures emerge that are
identified by different chipped stone point styles. During this period, there may have been a
decrease of reliance on hunting and an increase in diversification of subsistence. Use pattern
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studies of projectile points reveal that they are generally used for cutting rather than as
projectiles during this period. There is also an increase in use of local stone tools (Bence 2009:
51). The Project Site is located in the Middle Paleoindian Culture Area, which is characterized
by small fluted and unfluted points called Clovis variants. Sites are clustered around good
sources of local stone (Bense 2009: 52).
The Late Paleoindian period/Dalton period (8500-8000 BC) is distinguished by continued
population expansion and establishment of many new settlements. Sites are located in river
floodplains, as in the Early and Middle Paleoindian, but are also found on higher terraces and
upland areas. The diagnostic artifacts from this period are the Dalton point and Dalton adz,
which is the first heavy woodworking stone tool in the southeast Indian tool kit. The diet of
this population consisted of modern plants and animals (Bense 2009: 56-58), such as acorns,
hickory nuts, and walnuts; white tailed deer, rabbit, squirrel, turkey, raccoon, turtle, fish, and
trumpeter swans. The two most important sites in Virginia are the Flint Run Complex, including
the Thunderbird Site, in Warren County, and the Williamson Site in Dinwiddie County (Berger
2000: 6).
Archaic Period (8000-2500 BC)
The Archaic Period in the southeast is divided into three phases: Early, Middle, and Late. In the
Virginia and North Carolina Piedmont area, the Savannah River Occupation dated to 2000 BC
marks the termination of the Late Archaic (Whittier 1977). There is a sharp increase in the
number and variety of artifacts made and used during the Archaic stage in comparison to the
Paleoindian stage, and artifact assemblages in the southeast expanded during this time to
expand axes, celts, and spear thrower weights. There is evidence for a trade network for
personal luxury items. Plants such as bottle gourds and hard-rind squash begin to be cultivated
(Bense 2009).
Early Archaic (8000-6000 BC)
At the beginning of the Early Archaic, sea levels were 90' (27m) lower than today. Most of the
southeast was covered in an oak-hickory forest. Settlement patterns were similar to the
Paleoindian period where within settlements, sites would be broken into two different types:
regional residential bases which would be large and located within the most productive
ecological zones, and foraging locations, which would be smaller and reflect the disintegration
of the group into smaller social units at various times of year (Simmons et al. 1994: 11),
although numerous theories of settlement patterns have been proposed. Diagnostics for this
period are Palmer, Kirk, and Warren points. Small pits and hearths begin to appear during the
Early Archaic, and may have been used in the cooking process (Dent 1995: 163). The atlatl
was also developed during this period. This technological innovation used the principle of
leverage to increase the accuracy, velocity, and distance of a projectile's course, which enabled
hunters to kill more efficiently small quick moving game (like deer). Other items in the Early
Archaic toolkit included knives, end scrapers, adzes, and a variety of cutting and scraping tools.
During this period the bipolar- method (using an anvil and hammerstone for lithic production, is
developed and widely used (Bense 2009: 65).
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Middle Archaic (6000-2500 BC)
The Middle Archaic coincides with the Altithermal or middle Holocene, during which the
postglacial warming trend peaked, and pines begin to infiltrate hardwood forests in the
Piedmont (Bense 2009: 74). The Middle Archaic is conventionally viewed as a period of
adaptation to this changing environment. Three different types of sites have been identified
which reflect a shifting focus in use of resources during this period: macroband base camps,
which are living areas for multiple family use in areas of multiple habit overlap; macroband base
camps, which are occupied by smaller family units in areas with less environmental carrying
capacity; and procurement sites, which focused on extraction of resources and energy from the
environment (Custer 1984: 66-67).
Diagnostic artifacts from the Middle Archaic include St. Albans, LeCroy, and Kanawha
bifurcated forms; the Stanly/Newville, Morrow Mountain, and Stark stemmed forms; and the
Guilford lanceolate form. Other technology includes axes, adzes, gouges, and assorted
groundstone artifacts. A transition from tools made from quartz, and quartzite, to tools made
from rhyolite also occurs during this period (Simmons et. al. 1994: 14). Ornaments also
became increasingly popular during this period and shell, bones, and stones were cut and
polished into beads. Long distance trade in beads and gorgets increased during the period
(Bense 2009: 77).
Late Archaic (2500-1200 BC)
This period is characterized by heavy use of forest resources, population growth, regional
differentiation, and increased technological specialization. During this period, the final 'modern'
Holocene forests in the eastern United States were established. Groups near the coast also
exploited marine resources as evidenced by fish traps (Simmons et. al. 1994: 14), reflecting
larger, more sedentary populations. Other new developments included containers of stone and
fired clay, plant food cultivation, and mound building (Bense 2009: 84). In general, the narrow -
blade, side notched projectile point, such as the Brewerton, Halifax, and Otter Creek and the
local Vernon point, appears to define the early portions of the Late Archaic. Other diagnostics
for this period are the Bare Island/Lackawaxen stemmed point, and broad blade points like the
Savannah River, Susquehanna, Koens-Crispin, and Perkiomen types (Dent 1995: 180).
A major technological development during this period was the creation of bowls from
soapstone. In Virginia, soapstone is commonly found along the eastern foothills of the Blue
Ridge. Groups quarried large mushroom -shaped pieces of soapstone from outcroppings, and,
with stone and bone tools, hollowed out bowls. Fragments of these have been found across
the state (VA DHR 2011).
Custer (1984: 70-73) argues that settlement patterns were the same throughout the Archaic,
with a triumvirate of Macroband base camps, microband base camps, and procurement sites.
The scattered campsites which defined the settlement pattern during the Late Archaic may
reflect increased seasonal reliance on anadromous fish. Dent (1995: 184-185) argues that the
'macroband camps' in this period may instead represent repeated use of an area, and site types
must be separated into narrow -blade sites and broad -blade sites. Narrow -blade sites generally
present concentrations or scatters of fire -cracked rock; however, more substantial sites, such
as the Rowe site on the inner Coastal Plain of the Western Shore of Maryland, have been
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identified and demonstrate discrete activity areas for tool production, butchering, habitation,
and hide processing. Broad blade sites are larger. Concentrations of fire cracked rock are
common. There are also formal hearths, including formal platform hearths. These sites are
generally found near water resources and thus may have been associated with fish processing.
Additionally, the first evidence for shell accumulation and burial pits occurs during the Late
Archaic (Dent 1995: 184-185).
Late Archaic sites in Virginia include the Plum Nelly Site in the outer Coastal Plain of Virginia,
where the remains of ribbed mussel, soft-shell clam, and oyster were fourld, in addition to deer,
beaver, raccoon, dog and opossum. Botanical remains at the site included hickory, grape, and
bearsfoot, and the 656 Elk Garden Site in Russell County, where seed remains included
mustard, morning glories, mallows, vetches, and knotweed. In Virginia, three types of Late
Archaic features are found: burned rock clusters, small hearths, and shell middens (McLearen
1991 in Berger 2000: 9).
Woodland Period (1200 BC to AD 1600)
The Woodland Period is further divided into Early, Middle, and Late sub periods. The Project
Site is located within the Northern pottery tradition area, which is characterized by surface
treatments like fine cord marked and heavy cord marked surface treatment. Changes were
also taking place in agriculture during this period and crops like maygrass, knotweed, goosefoot,
little barley, sunflower, sumpweed, maize squash and bottle gourd were actively cultivated. The
`Container Revolution' allowed the seeds to be stored for periods of time (Bense 2009: 117-
120).
Early Woodland (1200-500 BC)
Originally, the Early Woodland cultural historic unit was defined by the emergence of pottery,
by the inferred associated presence of cultigens, and by evidence for sedentary culture. This
viewpoint is now seen as outdated. It is apparent that maize was not incorporated into the
subsistence strategy at this time, and there were few sedentary early woodland villages. Instead,
subsistence at this time was similar to the Late Archaic (Simmons et. al. 1994: 17). In terms of
lithic technology, the distinction between Late Archaic and Early Woodland is blurred and some
studies group this period with Late Archaic (Custer 1984: 76) or as its own period marked by
distinctive climate changes.
The Early Woodland roughly corresponds to the early part of the Sub -Atlantic climactic
episode (ca 700 BC -AD 200/300). Generally, the Early Woodland in the eastern U.S. is marked
by drastically different regional site types, where coastal people appear to have remained at loci
for shellfish collecting, rarely venturing inland, and inland people continued to occupy base
camps during the winter and use procurement sites with little change from the Archaic period
(Simmons et al. 1994: 17). As in the Late Archaic period, base camps are generally located on
floodplains and the areas adjacent to major watercourses. Procurement sites indicate an
emphasis on the use of areas with predictable natural resources (Custer 1984: 95).
The Early Woodland is marked by the spread of pottery from the Atlantic throughout the
southeast. Pottery technology advanced rapidly on the South Carolina -Georgia Coastal Plain at
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the close of the late Archaic period between 1500 and 1000 BC, where sand tempering coiling,
and the paddle and anvil method of welding clay coils were first developed. Most Early
Woodland vessels Were shallow bowls with round bases, decorated with designs made by
punctuating and incising (Bense 2009: 117). Diagnostic artifacts from this time period include
Marcey Creek wares, which are tempered with crushed steatite. The early Woodland chipped
stone tool assemblage was similar to that of the Archaic period. Diagnostics include include the
small variant Savannah River projectiles and later derivatives like the Fishtail type (Dent 1995:
205).
The first evidence for house patterns in Virginia dates to the Early Woodland period. These
homes were round to oval and from 10'-20' (3.0x6. I m) in diameter and from 16'-28' (4.9-8.5m)
in length. Storage pits were located along the inner wall of the houses and fire pits were in the
center (VA DHR 2011).
Middle Woodland (500 BC -AD 900)
The Middle Woodland period is characterized by an increased technological homogeneity.
Pottery is grit-, sand-, and shell -tempered. The predominant wares this period are Popes
Creek, which is tempered with coarse to medium -grained sand and generally given a net
impressed exterior treatment, and Mockley ware, which is tempered with coarsely crushed,
unburnt oyster shell (Dent 1995: 235). Settlement patterns reflect trends from the Late
Archaic and Early Woodland and are typified by relatively sedentary residential sites. Hunting
and gathering strategies of subsistence continue, with an emphasis on riverine and estuarine
resources like fish and shellfish. There is also evidence for greater levels of social complexity as
indicated by intensive use of food resources and distinctive mortuary practices (Berger 2000;
11).
The Stone Mound Burial Culture, in the northern Shenandoah Valley, dates from 400 BC to AD
200. This culture placed low stone mounds in clusters on ancient bluff like terraces
overlooking the floodplain. A few people were buried in each one alongside prestige objects
like tubular and platform pipes, copper beads, hematite cones, pendants, basalt celts, spear
throwing stones and caches of projectile points (VA DHR 2011).
Late Woodland and European Contact (AD 900 to AD 1600)
The Late Woodland Period was characterized in the Middle Atlantic by the development and
proliferation of agriculture. As populations became increasingly sedentary, there was a
splintering of communities which led in turn to a weakening of potential trade relationships. In
addition, groups also made less use of rhyolite rich upland areas, resulting in a shift back to local
materials for lithic production (Custer 1984: 147). Diagnostic artifacts during this period
include triangular points and cord marked pottery like Townsend wares, and Minguannan
(Custer 1984: 150). The earliest example of Townsend wares is the Rappahannock Fabric
Impressed and the Rappahannock Incised.
During this period, the increasingly sedentary nature of settlement culminates in larger and
more frequently pallisaded villages, a greater use of cultivated plant foods, and an increasingly
complex means of socio -cultural integration. By 600 BP, large villages were established within
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the Dan River system. These settlements included palisades, houses, hearths, storage pits, and
burials. Settlement locations were in broad floodplains near the junction of a tributary stream
and river. Small Woodland sites have been identified in upland Woodland settings. Important
Woodland sites during this period include Accokeek Creek in northern Virginia, Elk Island in
Goochland County, the Maximum Security Site and the Monacan Farm in Powhatan County,
the 522 Bridge Site in Warren County, Seldon Island and Marcey Creek in Fairfax County, the
Aignor sites in Henrico County, Croaker Landing in James City County and White Oak in
Westmoreland County (Reinhart and Hodges 1991 as referenced in Berger 2000: 12).
History of Winchester. Virginia
At the time of initial European exploration of the area, the town of Winchester was home to
the Shawnee. It was founded as a city in 1744 by Col. James Woods, and chartered in 1752 by
the Virginia General Assembly (Winchester, VA 2011). In 1756, Fort Loudoun was constructed
per the guidelines of Colonel George Washington. During the French and Indian War, at the
age of 26, Colonel George Washington was elected to represent Frederick County to the
House of Burgesses. Resident Daniel Morgan also led militia during this war and was later
chosen to raise a company of militia to support General George Washington's efforts during
the Siege of Boston in 1775 (Wikipedia 2011).
In 1808 a central water system was installed in Winchester. This was one of the earliest water
systems in the nation. During the early 1800s, the area saw further progress in terms of
transportation through the vicinity, with the opening of the Winchester Turnpike in 1836, and
the Winchester and Potomac Railroad in 1837 (Winchester, VA 2011).
During the Civil War, the town of Winchester changed hands over 70 times between 1862 and
1864. Major decisive battles were found in the county such as the First Battle of Kernstown,
the First Battle of Winchester, the Second Battle of Winchester, the Second Battle of
Kernstown, and the Battle of Cedar Creek, a decisive Union victory which led to General
Sheridan's burning of the Shenandoah Valley (Winchester, VA 2011).
After the Civil War, there was a great spur of public works in the area from the first public
school to the construction of a large hospital and City Hall. During WWII, German POWs
were housed in the city of Winchester and worked in local industries to support them while
U.S. servicemen were overseas (Winchester, VA 2011).
Known Archaeological Sites
Background archival research was performed on-line through the Virginia Department of
Historic Resources Data Sharing System (DSS 2012, Figure 4). There are 7 documented
archaeological sites within a mile (1.61(m) radius of the Project Site.
Site
Temporal I'Period
Artifacts Identified
Distance from
Designation/Flame:
and Type:
at Site:
Project Site:
44FK0557
Unknown campsite
Misc. chert and
0.96 mi (1.54 km)
chalcedony flakes and
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Site
'T'emporal Period
Artifacts Identified
Distance from
Designation/Name:
and Type:
at Site:
Project Site:
chips
northwest
44FK0558
Open air camp
Misc. chert and
0.96 mi (1.54 km)
chalcedony (lakes and
northwest
chips
44FK0559
Unknown campsite
Misc, chert and
I mi (1.6 km) northwest
chalcedony flakes and
chips
44FK0595/Clowser Farm
Euroamerican (Th quarter
25 glazed redware sherds,
0.32 mi (0.51 km)
18" century and I"
red to black, 10 brick
northeast
quarter I9`" century) Mill,
frags., I shell edged
Domestic Dwelling, and
pearlware sherd, I
Cemetery
spongeware sherd, 9
transfer print sherd, I
majolica sherd, 2
creamware sherds, 2
burnt ceramic sherds, 15
white milk glass
shards/porcelain sherds, I
forged iron hook, 2 cut
nails, 6 clear glass shards,
2 violet glass shards, 4
green glass shards, I bone
frag., I pipestem frag., 4
Miscell. ceramics,
unidentified, Battery frag.,
unidentified iron frag.
44FK0596/ Shawneeland
Archaic base campsite
3 whole chert Brewerton
0.36 mi (0,57 km)
Baseball Diamond
points, I partial chert
northeast
brewerton point, 1 2"
yellow jasper unidentified
point, 1 1.5" chertlblack
unidentified point, I I"
chert/it. gray unidentified
point, I I" chert/dk. gray
unidentified point, 123
chert flakes, I quartz flake,
I quartzite flake, 8 jasper
flakes, 4 flint flakes, 1
chalcedony flake, I
unidentified lithic material,
FCR
44FK0597/LLOF.03
Archaic Lithic workshop
16 chert flakes, It and dk
0.37 mi (0.59 km)
gray in color
northeast
44FK0598/LLOF.04
Archaic Lithic workshop
I I chert flakes, It and dk
0.27 mi (0.43 km) west
gray in color
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None of these sites will be affected by the proposed project. Additionally, the sites
demonstrate a clear preference for use and settlement of the area surrounding Wolf Spring
Run.
Historic Maps and Aerial Photograph Review
No structures are depicted on USGS maps from 1937-1987, which illustrate that Crystal Lake
was developed between 1937 and 1965, when the Shawnee Land Development is constructed.
Assateague Trail, which will provide access to the Project Site, is developed between 1965 and
1972). Aerial photographs of the Subject Property and surrounding area from 1960-2008
confirms that the Project Site is wooded throughout this period (EDR 2011).
Archaeological Potential
The archaeological potential for prehistoric
water resource to the Project Site is 700'
addition, the area is steeply sloped, which
settlement activities. Any use of the area
transitory in nature.
resources in the Project Site is low. The closest
(213.4m) northwest of the Project Site, and, in
would have rendered it unattractive for use and
would, in all likelihood, have been limited and
The archaeological potential for historic resources is low to moderate. No structures are
depicted in the vicinity of the Project Site on historic maps or on historic aerials. It is not likely
that any historic resources are located in the APE -DE.
Fieldwork
Subsurface testing of the APE -DE was completed on March 131', 2012, by Sara Ayers -Rigsby,
MA, RPA, Project Archaeologist with EBI Consulting. The purpose of the fieldwork was to
determine the presence or absence of prehistoric and historic archaeological resources within
the APE -DE. The proposed lease is located in a wooded area near the summit of the landform
(Photos 1-4). A 12' (3.6m) access road will extend from Assateague Trail east and southeast to
the proposed lease area (Photos 5-6). The vicinity of the proposed access road is steeply sloped
(Photo 6).
In accordance with the guidelines of the VA DHR, shovel tests were excavated at 50' (15.2m)
intervals throughout the 40'x40' (12.2xl2.m) lease area and turnaround area (Figure 2) and
southeastern portion of the access easement. Throughout the remainder of the proposed
access easement, slope exceeded 15%; therefore, no STPs were excavated. In total 6 shovel
tests were excavated to a maximum depth of 35 cm (11.7") below ground surface (Figures 5
and 6, Photo 7). The STPs had a uniform profile consisting of 10 YR 3/3 Dark Brown Silt Loam,
Very Rocky, over 7.5 YR 4/6 Strong Brown Silt Clay Loam, Rocky. All excavated soil was
screened through '%4" (0.63cm) mesh. No cultural material was identified in any of these STPs.
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Conclusions and Recommendations
This Phase I archaeological survey was conducted by EBI Consulting in response to Verizon
Wireless's proposed new telecommunications facility at 2250 Back Mountain Road, Winchester,
Frederick County, Virginia. In addition to a pedestrian survey, 6 STPs were excavated within
the APE -DE. No historic properties were identified by this survey. No additional
archaeological work is recommended.
In light of the lack of evidence for buried intact cultural deposits identified by Phase I shovel
testing, and the negative environmental factors, EBI Consulting recommends no further
archaeological investigation for this location. In the remote event that human remains or any
other cultural material is encountered during construction, all work must immediately cease
and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources must be consulted before continuing.
Sara Ayers -Rigsby, MA, RPA
Author/Project Archaeologist
EBI Consulting
Phone (571) 3374000
Email: sayersrigsby@ebiconsulting.com
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EBI Project # 611 14519 2250 Back Mountain Road Winchester, Frederick County Virginia
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1994 Phase 1 Archaeological Survey and Architectural Investigations of the Proposed
Delmarva Power and Light Company Easton -Steele 138 kV Transmission Line,
Maryland. On file at the MHT.
United States Department of the Interior
1983 Archaeology and Historic Preservation: Secretary of the Interiors Standards and
Guidelines. Federal Register Part IV, 48(2):44716-44742. Annotated version showing
later technical and officially adopted revisions available from the National Park Service's
preservation laws, regulations, and standards webpage at http://cr.nps.gov/local-
lawlarch_stnds_O.htm.
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
1937 Middletown, Virginia 15' Topographic Quadrangle. USGS, Washington, DC.
1965 Hayfield, Virginia 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle. USGS, Washington, DC.
1972 Hayfield, Virginia 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle. USGS, Reston, VA.
1977 Hayfield, Virginia 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle. USGS, Reston, VA.
1987 Hayfield, Virginia 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle. USGS, Reston, VA.
Virginia Department of Historic Resources
2012 Data Sharing System http://www.hrdss.state.va,us/DSS/jsp/dssProcessLogin.isp.
Accessed February 21 ", 2012.
2011 "First People: The Early Indians of Virginia".
htW://www.dhr.virginia.e®v/arch NET/timeline/time line.htm. Accessed
February 22nd, 2012
Web Soil Survey
2012 httR:I/websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/al2p/WebSoilSurvey.asD-x-. Accessed March 6"',
2012,
Wikipedia
2011 vrww. iki edia.or . Accessed April 15"', 2011.
Winchester Virginia
2011 http://www.winctiesterva.govinewresident/histo[y.ph-P. tp://www.winchesterva.govinewresident/histo[y ph -P. Accessed April 15`',
2011.
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Historic Properties Identified for Visual Effects Guidelines
a. Provide the name and address (including U.S. Postal Service ZIP Code) of each property
in the APE for visual effects that is listed in the National Register, has been formally
determined eligible for listing by the Keeper of the National Register, or is identified as
considered eligible for listing in the records of the SHPOITHPO, pursuant to Section
VI.D.I .a. of the Nationwide Agreement.
Based on Ms. Kimbrough's review of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources website and the
National Register information System on November 4, 2011, there are no National Register -listed or
eligible historic properties within the Visual Effects APE.
b. Provide the name and address (including U.S. Postal Service ZIP Code) of each Historic
Property in the APE for visual effects, not listed in part "a", identified through the
comments of Indian Tribes, NHOs, local governments, or members of the public.
Identify each individual or group whose comments led to the inclusion of a Historic
Property in this attachment. For each such property, describe how it satisfies the
criteria of eligibility (36 C.F.R. Part 63).
As of the date of this report, EBI has not received comments from Indian Tribes, NHOs, local
governments, or members of the public that identify Historic Properties in the APE for visual effects
that are not listed in the above list of Historic Properties.
c. For any properties listed in the above Historic Properties list, that the Applicant
considers no longer eligible for inclusion in the National Register, explain the basis for
this recommendation.
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Project Name: Wilde Acres
Project Number: 11617
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pursuant to Section V.A. of the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement, list the local
government agencies contacted. Provide a summary of contacts and copies of any
relevant documents (e.g., correspondence or notices).
Mr. Vincent Diem, City of Winchester Zoning and Inspections Administrator, has been notified of the
proposed project and has been invited to comment on the proposed project's potential effects on
Historic Properties as well as indicate whether they are interested in consulting further on the
proposed project. A copy of our correspondence with the local government office is attached. On
March 21, 2012, Mr. Diem responded stating that he had no objection to the project, as presented.
Mr. Diem further stated to confirm with Mr. Mark Cheran, the Fredericl< County Zoning
Administrator, for no objections from the locality where the monopole was proposed to be located.
EBI contacted Mr. Cheran on March 23, 2012.
b. If a local government agency will be contacted but has not been to date, explain why and
when such contact will take place.
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Applicant's Name: Verizon Wireless
Project Name: Wilde Acres
Project Number: 11617
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Mr. Vincent P Diem
Administrator
Zoning and Inspections
City of Winchester
Rouss City Hall
15 North Cameron Street, Suite 318
Winchester, Virginia 22601
Email: vdiern(a) s.winchester.va.us
Subject: Invitation to Comment
11617 / Wild Acres
2250 Back Mountain Road, Winchester, Frederick County
EBI Project #61114519
Dear Mr. Diem:
6876 Susquehanna Trail South
York, PA 17403
Tel: (717) 428-0401
Fax: (717) 428-0403
Pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the regulations promulgated thereunder and
interagency agreements developed thereto, EBI Consulting, Inc. on behalf of Cellco Partnership and its
controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) provides this notice of a proposed
telecommunications facility installation at the address listed above.
EBI would like to inquire if you would be interested in commenting on this proposed project. Verizon
Wireless is proposing to construct a 195 -foot monopole (197 feet including appurtenances) and an equipment
shelter in the vicinity of 2250 Back Mountain Road, Winchester, Virginia. Please refer to the attached project
plans for complete details regarding this proposed project.
Please note that we are requesting your review of the attached information as part of the Section 106 process
only and not as part of the local zoning process. We are only seeking comments related to the proposed
project's potential effect to historic properties.
Please submit your comments regarding the proposed project's potential effect on historic properties to Barb
Pivec, Project #1 1617/Wilde Acres, bpivecCa�atlanticsiteaauisition corn, 102 Rutledge Rd, Queenstown, MD
21658, or via telephone at (410) 827-4132. We would appreciate your comments as soon as possible within
the next 30 days.
Respectfully Submitted,
I
Ms. JeAnifer Davis
Senior Architectural Historian
Phone: 203-309-8285
jdavislc�ebiconsulti ng.com
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From: Vince Diem fmailto:vdiemOci.winchester.va.usl
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Samantha,
As the location proposed is not within close proximity to the incorporated limits of the City of Winchester, I have no
objections to the project, as presented. Please confirm with the Frederick County Zoning Administrator, Mark Cheran at
(540)665-5651 that there are no objections from the locality where the monopole is proposed to be located.
Thank you,
Vincent P. Diem, MSOL, CZA
Zoning & Inspections Administrator
City of Winchester
540-667-1815 x 1420
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Good Afternoon,
Please find attached a copy of the "ITC Letter" (EBI##61114519 / Winchester, VA). EBI would like to inquire if you would
be interested in commenting on this proposed project.
Should you have any further questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact EBI at the
email address or telephone number provided in attached letter.
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List additional consulting parties that were invited to participate by the Applicant, or
independently requested to participate. Provide any relevant correspondence or other
documents.
The Winchester -Frederick County Historical Society, the County of Frederick Department of Planning
and Development and Mr. Mike Cheran, the Frederick County Zoning Administrator have been identified
and invited to comment on the proposed project's effect on Historic Properties. As of the date of this
submission packet, no comments from the Winchester -Frederick County Historical Society, the County
of Frederick Department of Planning and Development and Mr. Cheran, the Frederick County Zoning
Administrator have been received by EBI. Should a response be received, copies will be forwarded to all
consulting parties as an addendum to this submission packet.
You are required to provide a Public Notice Attachment.
Attached, please find a copy of legal notice regarding the proposed telecommunications installation that
was posted in The Winchester Star on March 23, 2012. As of the date of this submission packet, no
comments regarding this notice have been received by EBI. Should a response be received, copies will be
forwarded to all consulting parties as an addendum to this submission packet.
Applicant's Name: Verizon Wireless
Project Name: Wilde Acres
Project Number: 11617
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6876 Susquehanna Trail South
UEBI York, PA 17403
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The Winchester Star
2 North (fent Street
Winchester, Virginia 22601
Phone: (540) 667-3200
Subject: Request for Public Notice
EBI Project #61114S 19
EBI Consulting (EBI), on behalf of Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon
Wireless (Verizon Wireless), would like to place the following ad in your paper for print on the next available
publication date. Please send a tear sheet of the ad showing the date of publication for confirmation to the
address noted on the letterhead. The following is the text of the Public Notice:
Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon
Wireless) is proposing to build a 195 -foot monopole (197 feet incl. appurtenances) in the vicinity
of 2250 Back Mountain Road, Winchester, Frederick Co., Virginia 22602. Public comments
regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 -days
from the date of this publication to: Barb Pivec, Project #116171Wilde Acres,
bpivec atlanticsiteacquisition.com, 102 Rutledge Rd, Queenstown, MD 21658, or via telephone
at (410) 827-4132.
If pre -payment is required, please send the bill to the posting to the address noted above, or contact me via e-
mail. Please reference EB1 Project #61114519 on any correspondence pertaining to this project, to ensure
prompt processing.
Please e-mail or call me with any questions or concerns regarding this publication. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
1f�t
Amanda Sabol
Project Scientist
Phone: 717-428-0401
Fax: 717-428-0403
E-mail: asaboi@ebiconsultiniz
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Winchester -Frederick County Historical Society
1340 South Pleasant Valley Road
Winchester, Virginia 22601
Phone: (540) 662-6550
Email: cshuII0.winchesterhistory.oig
Subject: Invitation to Comment
11617 / Wild Acres
2250 Back Mountain Road, Winchester, Frederick County, VA
EBI Project #61 1 14519
To Whom It May Concern:
6876 Susquehanna Trail South
York, PA 17403
Tel: (717) 428-0401
Fax: (717)428-0403
Pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation AcG the regulations promulgated thereunder and
interagency agreements developed thereto, EBI Consulting, Inc. on behalf of Cellco Partnership and its
controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) provides this notice of a proposed
telecommunications facility installation at the address listed above.
EBI would like to inquire if you would be interested in commenting on this proposed project. Verizon
Wireless is proposing to construct a 195 -foot monopole (197 feet including appurtenances) and an equipment
shelter in the vicinity of 2250 Back Mountain Road, Winchester, Virginia. Please refer to the attached project
plans for complete details regarding this proposed project.
Please note that we are requesting your review of the attached information as part of the Section 106 process
only and not as part of the local zoning process. We are only seeking comments related to the proposed
project's potential effect to historic properties.
Please submit your comments regarding the proposed project's potential effect on historic properties to Barb
Pivec, Project #11617/Wilde Acres, bpivec atlanticsiteacquisition.com, 102 Rutledge Rd, Queenstown, MD
21658, or via telephone at (410) 827-4132. We would appreciate your comments as soon as possible within
the next 30 days.
Respectfully Submitted,
T
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Ms.'JeAnifer Davis
Senior Architectural Historian
Phone: 203-309-828S
i davisaeb icons Iting.com
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County of Frederick
Department of Planning and Development
c/o Candice Perkins, Senior Planner
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202
Winchester, Virginia 22601
Phone: (540) 665-5651
Subject: Invitation to Comment
11617 / Wild Acres
2250 Back Mountain Road, Winchester, Frederick County
EBI Project #61114S19
Dear Ms, Perkins:
6876 Susquehanna Trail South
York, PA 17403
Tel: (717) 428-0401
Fax: (717) 428-0403
Pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the regulations promulgated thereunder and
interagency agreements developed thereto, EBI Consulting, Inc. on behalf of Cellco Partnership and its
controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) provides this notice of a proposed
telecommunications facility installation at the address listed above.
EBI would like to inquire if you would be interested in commenting on this proposed project. Verizon
Wireless is proposing to construct a 195 -foot monopole (197 feet including appurtenances) and an equipment
shelter in the vicinity of 2250 Back Mountain Road, Winchester, Virginia. Please refer- to the attached project
plans for complete details regarding this proposed project,
Please note that we are requesting your review of the attached information as part of the Section 106 process
only and not as part of the local zoning process. We are only seeking comments related to the proposed
project's potential effect to historic properties.
Please submit your comments regarding the proposed project's potential effect on historic properties to Barb
Pivec, Project #11617/Wilde Acres, bpivecaatlanticsiteac uisition.com, 102 Rutledge Rd, Queenstown, MD
21658, or via telephone at (410) 827-4132. We would appreciate your comments as soon as possible within
the next 30 days.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ms..Jennifer Davis
Senior Architectural Historian
Phone: 203-309-8285
idavisl@ebiconsuitine.com
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ENVIROBUSINESS, INC. LOCATIONS I ATLANTA, GA I BALTIMORE, MD I BURLINGTON, MA I CHICAGO, IL J
CRANSTON, RI ( DALLAS, TX I DENVER, CO I EXETER, NH I HOUSTON, TX I LOS ANGELES, CA I
NEW YORK, NY I PHOENIX, AZ I PORTLAND, OR I SAN FRANCISCO, CA I SEATTLE, WA I YORK, PA
�.: '-�_ 6676 Susquehanna Trail South
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York, 17403
C O N S U I. T I N G Tel: (717j 4 4228-0401
Fax: (717) 428-0403
www.ebiconsulting.com
March 23, 2012
Frederick County Zoning Department
c/o Mike Cheran, Zoning & Subdivision Administrator
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202
Winchester, Virginia 22601
Phone: (540) 665-5651
Email: mcherane-g;o.frederick.va.us
Subject: Invitation to Comment
11617 / Wild Acres
2250 Back Mountain Road, Winchester, Frederick County
EBI Project #61114519
Dear Mr. Cheran:
Pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the regulations promulgated thereunder and
interagency agreements developed thereto, EBI Consulting, Inc. on behalf of Cellco Partnership and its
controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) provides this notice of a proposed
telecommunications facility installation at the address listed above.
EBI would like to inquire if you would be interested in commenting on this proposed project. Verizon
Wireless is proposing to construct a 195 -foot monopole (197 feet including appurtenances) and an equipment
shelter in the vicinity of 2250 Back Mountain Road, Winchester, Virginia. Please refer to the attached project
plans for complete details regarding this proposed project.
Please note that we are requesting your review of the attached information as part of the Section 106 process
only and not as part of the local zoning process. We are only seeking comments related to the proposed
project's potential effect to historic properties.
Please submit your comments regarding the proposed project's potential effect on historic properties to Barb
Pivec, Project 411617/Wilde Acres,;�pivec(a)atlanticsiteacquisition.com, 102 Rutledge Rd, Queenstown, MD
21658, or via telephone at (410) 827-4132. We would appreciate your comments as soon as possible within
the next 30 days.
Respectfully Submitted,
a
Ms. Jennifer Davis
Senior Architectural Historian
Phone: 203-309-8285
jdavis ebiconsulting.com
Attachment— Figures and Drawings
ENViROBUSINESS, INC. LOCATIONS I ATLANTA, GA I BALTIMORE, MD I BURLINGTON, MA I CHICAGO, IL I
CRANSTON. RI I DALLAS, TX I DENVER, CO I EXETER, NH I HOUSTON. TX I LOS ANGELES, CA I
NEW YORK, NY I PHOENIX, AZ I PORTLAND, OR I SAN FRANCISCO, CA I SEATTLE, WA I YORK, PA
Samantha Eaton
From: System Administrator
To: Mark Cheran
Sent: Friday, March 23, 2012 10:05 AM
Subject: Delivered: Invitation to Consult _ITC_ Letter - Mark Cheran
Your message
To: mcherani@co.frederick.va.us
Cc: Jennifer Davis
Subject: Invitation to Consult _ITC_ Letter - Mark Cheran
Sent: 3/23/2012 10:05 AM
was delivered to the following recipient(s):
Mark Cheran on 3/23/2012 10:05 AM
NT SUBMISSION PACKET — ECC FORM 620
Attachment 11. S14PO Specific Forms
N/A
Approved by OMB
3060-1039
See instructions for
public burden estimates
Applicant's Name: Verizon Wireless
Project Name: Wilde Acres
Project Number: 11617
FCC Form 620
Jennifer Davis
From: towernotifyinfoCo fcc.gov
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 9:45 AM
To: Jennifer Davis
Subject: Section 106 Notification of SHPO/THPO Concurrence- Email ID #266239
This is to notify you that the Lead SHPO/THPO has concurred with the following filing:
Date of Action: 05/10/2012
Direct Effect: No Historic Properties in Area of Potential Effects (APE)
Visual Effect: No Historic Properties in Area of Potential Effects (APE)
Comment Text. None
File Number: 0005159476
Purpose: New Tower Submission Packet
Notification Date: 7AM EST 04/11/2012
Applicant: Verizon Wireless (EBI#61114519)
Consultant: EnviroBusiness, Inc. dba EBI Consulting
Site Name: Wilde Acres
Site Address: 2250 Back Mountain Road
Site Coordinates: 39-11-8.4 N, 78-20-13.8 W
City: Winchester
County: FREDERICK
State:VA
Lead SHPO/THPO: Virginia Department of Historic Resources
NOTICE OF FRAUDULENT USE OF SYSTEM, ABUSE OF PASSWORD AND RELATED MISUSE
Use of the Section 106 system is intended to facilitate consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and may contain information that is confidential, privileged or otherwise protected from
disclosure under applicable laws. Any person having access to Section 106 information shall use it only for its
intended purpose. Appropriate action will be taken with respect to any misuse of the system.
Jennifer Davis
From: towernotifyinfo@fcc.gov
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 9:45 PM
To: Jennifer Davis
Subject: Section 106 New Filing Submitted- Email ID #254878
The following new Section 106 filing has been submitted:
File Number: 0005159476
Purpose: New Tower Submission Packet
Notification Date: 7AM EST 04/11/2012
Applicant: Verizon Wireless (EBI#61114519)
Consultant: EnviroBusiness, Inc. dba EBI Consulting
Site Name: Wilde Acres
Site Address: 2250 Back Mountain Road
Site Coordinates: 39-11-8.4 N, 78-20-13.8 W
City: Winchester
County: FREDERICK
State: VA
Lead SHPO/THPO: Virginia Department of Historic Resources
Consultant Contact Information:
Name: EnviroBusiness, Inc. dba EBI Consulting
Title: Senior Architectural Historian
PO Box:
Address: 6876 Susquehanna Trail South
City: York
State: PA
Zip: 17403
Phone: 717-428-0401
Fax: 717-428-0403
Email: idavis@ebiconsultina.com
NOTICE OF FRAUDULENT USE OF SYSTEM, ABUSE OF PASSWORD AND RELATED MISUSE
Use of the Section 106 system is intended to facilitate consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and may contain information that is confidential, privileged or otherwise protected from
disclosure under applicable laws. Any person having access to Section 106 information shall use it only for its
intended purpose. Appropriate action will be taken with respect to any misuse of the system.
Jennifer Davis
From: Samantha Eaton
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 9:56 AM
To: Jennifer Davis
Subject: FW: Invitation to Consult _ITC_ Letter - Winchester CLG
From: Vince Diem Lailto:vdiem(&ci.winchester.va.usl
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 9:38 AM
To: Samantha Eaton
Subject: RE: Invitation to Consult _ITC_ Letter - Winchester CLG
Samantha,
As the location proposed is not within close proximity to the incorporated limits of the City of Winchester, I have no
objections to the project, as presented. Please confirm with the Frederick County Zoning Administrator, Mark Cheran at
(540)665-5651 that there are no objections from the locality where the monopole is proposed to be located.
Thank you,
Vincent P. Diem, MSOL, CZA
Zoning & Inspections Administrator
City of Winchester
540-667-1815 x'1420
From: Samantha Eaton[malito:seatonO_ebiconsultinci.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 8:58 AM
To: vdiem ci.wlnchester.va.us
Cc: Jennifer Davis
Subject: Invitation to Consult _ITC_ Letter - Winchester CLG
Good Afternoon,
Please find attached a copy of the "ITC Letter" (EBI#61114519 / Winchester, VA). EBI would like to inquire if you would
be interested in commenting on this proposed project.
Should you have any further questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact EBI at the
email address or telephone number provided in attached letter.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Respectfully,
Samantha Eaton
Production Coordinator
EB! Consulting, Inc.
sextoncoebiconsulting.com
www.ebiconsulting.com
Tribal Summary Table
Site Name: Wilde Acres EnSite #• 11617
'a CNS # 83451 J TONS Notification Date: March
2, 2012
Tribe
TCNS Auto-reply
Request from
Tribe
Follow-up(s)
Final Reply
FCC Referral Standing Agreements
& Comments
Letter and payment
Delaware Nation
Check requested
N/A
sent to Ms. Tamara
Does not endanger
known sites as of
N/A
No Further
Francis on March 8,
April 11, 2012
Consultation
2012
Tuscarora Nation
No interest if no
N/A
NIA
N/A
N/A
No Further
response within 30 days
Consultation
No response received
within 30 days from
Additional Information
Email sent to Dr.
No knowledge of
date of sent materials,
Cherokee Nation
Request
N/A
Richard L Allen on
sites as of April I8,
N/A
may move forward
April 2, 2012
2012
with 20-day Letter
procedures pursuant
to FCC guidelines
Eastern Shawnee
No interest if no
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
No Further
Tribe of Oklahoma
response within 30 days
Consultation
Interest in consulting if
Request to
Letter and p
payment
No known
Shawnee Tribe
notification received
consult as of
sent to Ms. Kim
properties impacted
NIA
No Further
through TCNS
March 2, 2012
jumper on May 16,
as of May 29, 2012
Consultation
2012
Catawba Indian
Nation Cultural
Additional Information
NIA
Letter and payment
sent to Dr. Wenonah
No immediate
No Further
Preservation Project
Request
G. Haire on May 16,
concerns as ofune
7 2012 j
N/A
Consultation
2012
; fThe Deiaware Nation. I ihrary ext. 1 196
s
Cultural Preset on Office klusc un c xt. 1180
.' 310(,1 titan Hi¢hnay 281 _ P.O. Box 825— Anadarko. Oh 7300a NAGPRA ext. 1 182
f Phone: 40 !717_2-148-1=:+%:105/347-8905 Section 100 ext. 1180
Date:
Company:;
TCNS#/County/State: �� ' j c l f _
s
To Whom It May Concern:
The Delaware Nation received a letter regarding the above referenced project(s). The Delaware Nation is
committed to protecting sites important to tribal heritage, culture and religion. Furthermore_, the tribe is
particularly concerned with archaeological sites that may contain human burials, remains, and associated
funerary objects.
A,; described in your correspondence and upon research of our database(s) and files, we find the Lenape
people occupied these areas either historically or prehistorically. However, location of the project does not
endanger known sites of interest to the Delaware Nation. Please continue with the project as planned.
However, should this project inadvertently uncover an archaeological site or objecf(s) we request that you
immediately contact the appropriate state agencies, as well as the Delaware Nation (within 24 hours). Also,
we ask that you halt all construction and ground disturbing activities until the tribe and these state agencics
are consulted.
Pleasc note the I-MaNvare Nation, the Delaware Tribe of Indians, and the Stockbridge Munsee Band of
Mohican Indians are the only Federally Rccogni,.cd Delaware/L.enape entities in the United States and
consultation must he made only with designated staff of these three tribes. We appreciate your cooperation
in contacting the Dclavvarc Nation. Should you have questions, feel free to contact our ollices at 405/247-
890 or by email::tr,, , i, a d-, lrnarrnationsoln.
Sincerely,
Fainara IF antis -----'v
Cultural Preservation Director
Hie Delaware. Nation
Talia Gilmore
From: Richard Allen [Richard-Allen@cherokee.orgj
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 4:08 PM
To: Talia Gilmore
Subject: RE: TCNS 83451 EBI 61114519 - Invitation to Comment in Section 106 Consultation Process
The Cherokee Nation has no knowledge of any historic, cultural or sacred sites within the affected area. Should any
ground disturbance reveal an archaeological site or human remains, we ask that the all activity cease immediately and the
Cherokee Nation and other appropriate agencies be contacted immediately.
Thank you,
Dr. Richard L. Allen
Policy Analyst
NAGPRA/Section 106 Contact
Cherokee Nation
P.O. Box 948
Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74465
(918) 453-5466 (office)
(918) 822-2707 (cell)
(918) 458-5898 (fax)
From: Talia Gilmore[mailto:toilmore@ebiconsulting.coml
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 1:22 PM
To: Richard Allen
Subject: TCNS 83451 EBI 61114519 - Invitation to Comment in Section 106 Consultation Process
Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma
Dr. Richard L. Allen
P.O. Box 948
Tahlequah, OK 74465
Email: rallen@cherokee.or
RE: Invitation to Comment in Section 106 Consultation Process
TCNS Reference #:
Site Identifier:
Site Address:
EBI Project Number:
Project Description:
Dear Dr. Alien,
83451 TCNS Date: March 2, 2012
Wild Acres/11617
2250 Back Mountain Road
Winchester, Frederick County, VA 22602
61114519
New monopole with an overall height of 197 feet with appurtenances
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of a proposed wireless telecommunications project at the above-
referenced location. EBI Consulting (EBI) has been retained to conduct a review of the proposed
telecommunication facility project for compliance with the Federal Communications Commission's Nationwide
Programmatic Agreement for Review Under the National Historic Preservation Act (47 CFR Part 1, dated January
4, 2005).
This notification has been prepared as a follooj-up to a previously sent Tower Construction Notification System
(TCNS) notice (Notification ID referenced above). EBI would like to inquire if you would be interested in
commenting on this proposed project.
Should you have any further questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me
at the email address or telephone number provided below. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Respectfully,
Ms. Talia C. Gilmore
Project Scientist
EBI Consulting
6876 Susquehanna Trail South
York, 1 A 17403
Tel 717-428-0401 ext 1218
Mobile 717-542-6471
Fax 781-425-3611
tgilmore@ebiconsulting.com
www.ebiconsulting.com
05/30/2012 12:41 19185429915 SHAME TRIBE PAGE 01/06
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Message: The Shawnee Tribe's Tribal Historic Preservation Officer concurs that no known historic
properties will be negatively impacted by construction of this tower site (see memo line above for TONS
dumber/s). The Shawnee Tribe's archives do nat reveal any issues of concern at this tower location. in the
event that archaeological materials are encountered tater during construction, use, or maintenance of this
tower location, please re -notify u& at that time as we would like to resume consultation under such a
circumstance.
Tne Shawnee Tribe's Environmental and Natural Resources Department takes this opportunity to express its
concerns that telecommunication towers can have a potentially destructive Impact on bats and migratory birds,
particularly those that migrate at night, including species listed as threatened and endangered by both states
and the federal government, as well as other species. The Shawnee Tribe suggests that this tower be
constructed in accordance with the guidelines available from the US Fish and Wildlife Service to reduce the
adverse effects of telecommunications towers on migratory birds; these guidelines may be found at:
www.fws.gov/rnigratorybirds/iisues/towerslcomtow.html.
The Shawnee Tribe's Environmental and Natural Resources Department is further concerned that the
proliferation of cell towers may play a role in honey bee Colony Collapse Disorder. We acknowledge that cell
phone technology may not be to blame, especially by Itself, as other potential causative factors for the decline
have been noted, such as insecticides, tracheal and varroa mites tan Immunosuppressant], other parasites,
pesticides used on hives to eliminate parasites, genetically modified plants, Nosema fungus, Israeli Acute
Paralysis Viris (IAPV) perhaps introduced from Australia in 2004, Kashmir Bee Virus (KBVI, climate change,
and drought.
Finally, the Shawnee Tribe's Environmental and Natural Resaurces Department requests that cell tower sites,
whenever remotely feasible; be restored to native vegetation. in all cases, habitat restoration can protect a
variety of species, even in small project areas, The large number of cell tower sites provides tan as yet
unrealized opportunity for region -wide habitat restoration. The Tribe urges the cell phone industry to provide a
model for native habitat restoration for other industries.
Piease do not hesitate to call us for additional comment.
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Catawba Indian Nation
Tribal Historic Preservation Office
1536 Tom Steven Road
Rock Hill, South Carolina 29738
Office 803.328-2427
Fax 803-3283791
June 7, 2012
Attention: Talia C. Gilmore
EBI Consutiing
6876 Susquehanna Trail South
York, PA 17403
Re. THPO # TCNS# Project Description
2012448-23 83451 Wild Acres111S17 2250 Back Mountain Road Winchester, Frederick Co., VA
Dear Ms. Gilmore,
The Catawba have no immediate concerns with regard to traditional cultural properties,
sacred sites or Native American archaeological sites within the boundaries of the
proposed project areas. However, the Catawba are to be notified if Illative
American artifacts and I or human remains are located during the ground
disturbance phase of this project.
If you have questions please contact Caitlin Totherow at 803-328-2427 ext. 226, or e-
mail caitlinh@ccpperafts.com.
Sincerely,
Wenonah G. Haire
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
il+ #wireless
TONS Certification
Site Name / EnSite #: Wilde Acres / 11617
TCNS #: 83451
All notified Tribes either responded that no issues existed with the proposed action or communication
was referred to the FCC through the TCNS system and the appropriate waiting time has expired.
This also certifies that should I receive in the future any Tribal request regarding this site, I will notify
you immediately.
Date: June 27, 2012
Consultant Name/Address:
Talia C. Gilmore
EBI Consulting
6876 Susquehanna Trail South
York, PA 17403
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Appendix D
Qualifications of Personnel
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Creating Value ror Your business
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Amanda Sabo!
Project Scientist
6876 Susquehanna Trail South
York, PA 17403
Office: 717.428.0401 ext. 1221 Mobile: 717.542.3408
Amanda Sabol is a Project Scientist specializing in environmental investigations, site assessments, and
National Environmentai Policy Act (NEPA) reviews for the telecommunications industry. Ms. Sabol
received her Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, with a concentration in Geology as well as
minors in Chemistry and Geography, from Kutztown University,
RELEVANT PROTECT EXPERIENCE:
NEPA Screening Reports: Ms. Sabot has prepared NEPA Screening Reports for telecommunications
sites throughout the Mid -Atlantic and Northeast regions. These reports ensure compliance with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) requirements under NEPA and include an analysis of historic
properties, wetlands, endangered species habitats, floodplains, and other sensitive areas of
environmental concern where there is the potential for impact from the installation of
telecommunications equipment.
EDUCATION
B.S., Environmental Science, Kutztown University
P ROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
EPA/AHERA Certified Asbestos Inspector
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SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Jennifer Davis
Senior Architectural Historian
21 B Street
Burlington, MA 01803
Office/Mobile: 203.309.8285
Jennifer Davis is an Architectural Historian who meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional
Qualification Standards in Historic Preservation, with a Masters Degree in Historic Preservation and
professional experience in historic preservation activities in Georgia, New York and New Jersey (2001
to present). Ms. Davis' educational background, professional experience and freelance work have
provided a strong foundation for her expertise in consultation on various types of preservation projects.
At EBI Consulting, Ms. Davis' responsibilities include working with EBI's wireless industry clients to
facilitate compliance with the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) requirements for Section
106 review as part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance process. She reviews
Section 106 surveys and assesses the National Register eligibility of historic properties and evaluates
project plans for modifications to historic properties and for their impact on historic resources.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Ms. Davis has extensive experience conducting site visits and field evaluations and has prepared
hundreds of NEPA land use surveys for telecommunications sites throughout the New York/New Jersey
area, including analysis of historic properties, and other areas of environmental concern and the possible
direct and visual impacts of cellular installations on these sensitive areas. She has also been involved in
various projects that have fallen under the New York State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR).
Since joining EBI in 2010, Ms. Davis has acquired nationwide experience with Section 106 surveys,
assisting staff with compliance and procedures as well as conducting evaluations and project review.
EDUCATION
M.F.A. Historic Preservation Savannah College of Art and Design 2005
B.A. Psychology, minor in Studio Art Hartwick College 1988
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Member, Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation
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Jas Los
Program Manager
21 B Street
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Creating Value for Your Business Office: 443.512.0064 Mobile: 443-866.5269
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Jason Los is an Environmental Scientist with over seven years of experience specializing in
Phase I/Phase II environmental site investigations and National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) Screenings. In addition, Mr. Los has conducted hazardous materials surveys and indoor
air quality assessments for various private, commercial, and governmental clients. Mr. Los has
conducted and managed over 500 environmental site -acquisition assessments/due diligence
assignments for a wide range of properties throughout the Mid -Atlantic and Northeastern
regions for both real estate and telecommunications clients. These assessments have been
performed to evaluate site conditions, potential off-site liabilities, environmental control systems,
and site remediation costs in order to advise prospective buyers, current operators, and owners
of potential and existing environmental concerns.
Mr. Los also currently serves as a Section/Program Manager overseeing staff development and
mentoring while continuing to grow EBI's Mid -Atlantic and Southeast regional offices.
Specifically, individual tasks include cost and proposal development, budget analysis, field
support, data acquisition and management, and client/project management.
RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Environmental Site Assessments: Mr. Los has conducted ASTM and Client -specific Phase I
Environmental Site Assessments, Preliminary Environmental Site Screenings, and soil and
groundwater sampling for various clients and has prepared Phase I and Phase 11 compliance
reports for properties located throughout the Mid -Atlantic and Northeastern regions as well as
numerous other states throughout the country. These properties have included industrial,
manufacturing, commercial, retail, multi -family residential (including HUD) properties, as well as
telecommunications sites. Mr. Los has also performed asbestos surveys and conducted bulk
lead-based paint sampling.
NEPA Screening Reports: In addition to environmental assessments, Mr. Los has prepared,
reviewed, and managed over 500 NEPA Screening Reports for telecommunications industry
sites throughout the United States. These reports ensure compliance with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) and include the analysis of historic properties, wetlands, endangered species habitat,
floodplains, and other sensitive areas of environmental concern where there is the potential for
impact from the proposed installation of cellular equipment. Responsibilities have included the
coordination and management of staff to meet established deadlines for multiple client
portfolios. Additionally, Mr. Los has worked to establish relationships with State and Tribal
Historic Preservation Officers, the National Park Service, and varying Certified Local
Government agencies to address compliance issues in a timely manner.
Hazardous Materials Surveys: Mr. Los has also completed hazardous materials investigations
at both residential and commercially developed properties. Hazardous materials surveys have
included the identification of suspect asbestos containing materials, lead based paints, mercury
containing bulbs, and PCB containing light ballasts/electrical equipment for such clients as the
U.S. Capitol and U.S. Naval Academy.
Indoor Air Quality Surveys: Mr. Los has also collected and analyzed samples for the presence
of airborne pathogens within the residential, commercial, and educational settings.
EDUCATION
B.S., Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling, WV (Environmental Studies)
M.S., University of Maryland University College (Currently Enrolled -Environmental
Management)
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
OSHA 40 -Hour Health and Safety Training 29 CFR 1910.120
EPA/AHERA Certified Asbestos Inspector
ASTM Environmental Site Assessments for Commercial Real Estate
OSHA Phase Contrast Microscopy Training- NIOSH 582 Equivalency