HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-17 Comments (2)Candice Perkins, AICP
Frederick County Planning and Development
107 North Kent Street
Winchester, VA 22601
June 19, 2017
RE: Omps North East Rezoning information for the Historic Resources Advisory Board
Mrs. Perkins:
Enclosed is information being submitted for the Historic Resources Advisory board review of the
referenced rezoning request.
For information purposes, I have provided a copy of pertinent sections of the Phase I Cultural Resource
Survey that was completed for Snowden Bridge Blvd. project. The report shows there were no standing
structures in the survey area that require further study. The report also shows that even though there
are overlapping Civil War battlefields, no further work for these resources is recommended due to years
of relic hunting and the lack of battle near the project (primarily troop movements).
I have also enclosed a copy of the Memorandum dated January 30, 2015 from Marc Halma at the
Virginia Dept. of Historic Resources. Mr. Halma reviewed the cultural resource survey, as did the US
National Park Service American Battlefields Protection Program staff. Mr. Halma concluded that "This
project [Snowden Bridge Boulevard] will have an effect on historic resources. Based on the information
provided, the effect will not be adverse."
Since the property subject to this rezoning request is within the study area of the aforementioned
cultural resource survey and Mr. Holma's review, his assessment is also applicable to this rezoning.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Timothy S. Stowe, PE, LS
President
Enclosures
103 Heath Court • Winchester, Virginia 22602 • (540) 686. 7373 • fax: (540) 301.1100