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environmental impacts. The Composite Land Use Map (Figure 9) on p 17 identifies a large pond, which probably no longer exists on this property. There may have been a pond at one time, but that area is entirely forested. Preservation of Cultural Resources /Historic Properties in the Development Process (ERCD): A cultural resources (archaeology) survey of the Greene Tract conducted by TRC Garrow & Associates (2000) uncovered two historic sites, two prehistoric sites, and four "isolated finds." The consultants determined that the two historic sites were potentially eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and warranted further research before potentially disturbing land use activity occurred. The proposed road network through the Greene Tract shown on p 13 -19 of the report appears to avoid the two sites, but ERCD recommends examining this area more closely. Due to the historic nature of the study area, ERCD would recommend that additional archaeological investigation (surface and subsurface investigation) be conducted in the rights of way of any future roads or potentially paved trails once those corridors are formally surveyed. The Town and County may wish to work together to conduct additional archaeological investigation as part of the development process for the future school site identified by the orange area on page 18 of the report. The Town and County may likewise wish to retain an archaeologist to be "on call" during construction to monitor work and record any finds during the development process for publicly- funded projects within the Rogers Road Study Area. The Task Force recommends preserving and integrating two historic buildings into the future community facilities (p 21) . The Lloyd- Rogers House (OR 431), a two -story Greek Revival building (ca 1850s), located on the AME Church property is listed in the County's inventory of historic properties. The rear portion of the house was removed earlier this year; some stabilization measures may be needed to protect the house from deterioration to ensure its potential use for the future. The second historic property referenced in the report is the one -story log house located at the end of Edgar Street. This building has been identified in the report as a potential focal point for a community garden or farmers market. This building was not recorded in the countywide survey, although it probably should have been. Based on photos and a brief drive -by, the 1930s date of construction seems on target. Like the Lloyd- Rogers House, the log building is in need of maintenance. It may be prudent to pursue general cost estimates for renovating these buildings as part of the long -term planning process implementing the Small Area Plan.