Surveys, Historic Structure Reports, and EIRs: A Practitioner s Toolkit. Jonathan Haeber, Field Services Director, California Preservation Foundation

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This workshop is held in partnership with 5 THIRD ST., SUITE 424 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103 415-495-0349 WWW.CALIFORNIAPRESERVATION.ORG CPF@CALIFORNIAPRESERVATION.

Chou, Associate / Architectural Historian, Page & Turnbull; John M.

1 This workshop is held in partnership with 5 THIRD ST., SUITE 424 SAN FRANCISCO, CA CPF@CALIFORNIAPRESERVATION.ORG Surveys, Historic Structure Reports, and EIRs: A Practitioner s Toolkit Welcome and Introductions: Speakers: Jonathan Haeber, Field Services Director, California Preservation Foundation Flora Chou, Associate / Architectural Historian, Page & Turnbull; John M. Foster, Vice President, Senior Archaeologist at Greenwood and Associates; Kyle Garcia, Archaeologist, PCR Services; Peyton Hall, Managing Principal, Historic Resources Group; Margarita Jerabek, PhD, PCR Services; Amanda Kainer, PCR Services; Virginia Harness, PhD, PCR Services. Location: Thursday, September 10, 2015 LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 N. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA Workshop Summary: Before the shovel hits the soil, most historic resources undergo an exhaustive level of research, recordation, and review. This workshop will investigate the process of reconstructing the past history and significance of sites through historic resource surveys and historic structure reports. Case studies will be presented throughout the day to illustrate lessons learned including the Queen Mary RMS. Speakers will also address the unique challenges presented by unexpected discoveries or findings that change the significance or sensitivity of resources during the survey, EIR, or historic structure report process. Learning Objectives: 1. Examine the anatomy of a well formulated Historic Structure Report 2. Efficiently create, update, or evaluate historic resource surveys using the latest tools 3. Develop best practices for examining the pre-historic and archaeological history of a site in order to avoid unexpected discoveries 4. React and appropriately respond to unexpected surprises in the EIR process to avoid legal challenges or political blowback

2 Schedule: 8:30-9:00 Registration 9:00 9:10 Welcome & Introductions 9:10 10:00 Anatomy of a Resource Survey Tips & Tools Margarita Jerabek & Virginia Harness Basic anatomy of an HSR Strategies for research and collection of information 10:00 11:00 A Historic Structure Reports Toolkit Peyton Hall Anatomy, mechanics, and structure of an HSR Tips and tools for consultants composing an HSR Lessons learned and research strategies 11:00 11:15 Question & Answer 11:15 12:15 Case Studies: Resource Surveys & Structure Reports Flora Chou, Margarita Jerabek, and Amanda Kainer 12:15 12:30 Question & Answer 12:30 2:00 LUNCH 2:00 3:00 EIRs, CEQA, and Section 106 from an Archaeologist s Perspective Kyle Garcia Known, unknown Urban vs rural surveys Collaboration and synergy between Archaeologists and Architectural Historians Steps to identify the unknown factors of a historic site Processes, methods, and types of research employed by archaeologists 3:00 3:15 BREAK 3:15 4:00 John M. Foster Evaluating Project Impacts

3 Speakers (Alphabetical by Last Name) Flora Chou, Associate / Architectural Historian, Page & Turnbull S. Hill Street Suite 211 Los Angeles, CA chou@page-turnbull.com John M. Foster, RPA, has 32 years of experience (23 as Associate with Greenwood and Associates; Vice President since 1995) as Project Director or manager on extended, complex federal and state projects. His responsibilities include: project oversight, field strategy, research design development and implementation, logistical coordination, client/management liaison, and subcontractor management. Other areas of expertise include Section 106 and CEQA implementation with emphasis on working with Caltrans and their objectives. Transportation projects are a specialty and have varied from Railroads to the Space Shuttle. Major projects have included two years at Diamond Valley Reservoir as Prinicipal Investigator for Historical Investigations, Project Manager for the MTA on Los Angeles Redline, Project Manager for Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, and others. Guest Lecturer: California Preservation Foundation on Archaeological Integrity, Ventura County Museum, San Buenave Greenwood & Associates Jacon Way Pacific Palisides, CA jfoster@greenwood-associates.com Kyle Garcia has more than 12 years of experience in the archaeology and prehistory of California with a specialization in faunal analysis. Mr. Garcia is well versed in the archaeological resources of California s coastal, interior, and island settings. He is skilled in evaluation historic and prehistoric archaeological resources; agency and Native American consultation; pedestrian surveys, testing and evaluation excavations, and construction monitoring; application of CEQA, NEPA, Section 106 of the NHPA, and local regulations; and laboratory processing. During his tenure he has authored or contributed to more than 350 technical reports and sections to

4 support all levels of CEQA and NEPA documents. In addition to his archaeological work, Mr. Garcia has been cross trained in paleontological mitigation monitoring. Senior Archaeologist I PCR Services Corporation - Irvine x Alton Parkway Suite 100 Irvine, CA k.garcia@pcrnet.com Peyton Hall, FAIA, Managing Principal, Historic Resources Group, LLC, Pasadena, CA. Adjunct Professor, School of Architecture, University of Southern California. Mr. Hall has practiced architecture and planning since 1974, and in California since He earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Virginia and a Master of Environmental Design in Urban Development Analysis with a thesis in historic preservation from Yale University. He holds a certificate from the Center for Palladian Studies in Vicenza, Italy, and was a Fellow at the National Cultural Properties Institute in Tokyo, under an international program sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts. Academic recognition includes the AIA School Medal from the University of Virginia and the Parsons Medal in Planning from Yale. Managing Principal Historic Resources Group N Lima St Sierra Madre, CA Peyton@HistoricLA.com Virginia Harness has one year of professional experience and two years of academic experience in the practice of historic preservation and architectural history. Additionally, her professional background includes a year of professional experience in archival work and a summer of training in archaeology. She has also worked in the field of public history, conducting oral history interviews and creating a museum exhibit. She earned her M.A. in Architectural History and Certificate in Historic Preservation from the University of Virginia (UVA) where she studied under architectural historian Dr. Richard Guy Wilson (thesis advisor) and preservationist Dr. Daniel Bluestone. Her wide range of work across preservation and history fields brings a depth of experience to her current work in historic resources Coliseum Street

5 Los Angeles, CA Margarita Jerabek, PhD, has 25 years of professional practice in the United States with an extensive background in historic preservation, architectural history, art history and decorative arts, and historical archaeology. She specializes in Visual Art and Culture, 19th 20th Century American Architecture, Modern and Contemporary Architecture, Architectural Theory and Criticism, Urbanism, and Cultural Landscape, and is a regional expert on Southern California architecture. Her qualifications and experience meet and exceed the Secretary of the Interior s Professional Qualification Standards in History, Archaeology, and Architectural History. She has managed and conducted a wide range of technical studies in support of environmental compliance projects, developed preservation and conservation plans, and implemented preservation treatment projects for public and private clients in California and throughout the United States. Director of Historic Resources/Principal Architectural Historian (310) Santa Monica Blvd Ste 500 Santa Monica, CA m.jerabek@pcrnet.com Amanda Kainer has more than eight years of professional and academic experience in the practice of historic preservation and architectural history. Ms. Kainer has conducted extensive archival research, field observation, recordation, and prepared survey documentation and assisted in database management for numerous PCR historic resources projects. She has training and substantial experience in the evaluation and conservation of art and architecture and passion for interior design Village Green Los Angeles, CA aykainer@yahoo.com Adam Rajper is an architectural historian experienced in the research and education of cultural resources in the United States and abroad. His combination of degrees provides him with a broad and advantageous skill set, including strong documentation and research skills, as well as the ability to approach preservation from an interdisciplinary perspective. Mr. Rajper has worked as an assistant in architectural firms throughout Southern California, most recently KTGY Group, Inc. in Irvine, as well as a preservation consultant in South Asia and the Middle East. While receiving his

6 architectural training, Mr. Rajper interned at the Los Angeles Conservancy where he helped prepare National Register Nominations.

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