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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office Ramona M. Bartos, Admi-istrator Beverly Eaves Perdue, Govemor Linda A. Carlisle, Secretary Jeffrey J. Crow, Deputy Secretary September 4, 2012 Rich Shaw, Land Conservation Manager P.O. Box 8181 Hillsborough, N.C. 27278 Office of Archives and History Division of Historical Resources David Brook, Director Re: Capt. John S. Pope House, 6909 Efland -Cedar Grove Rd., Cedar Grove Twp., Orange Co. Dear Mr. Shaw: Thank you for the landmark designation report for the Captain John S. Pope House. We have reviewed it and offer the following comments in accordance with General Statute §160A- 400.6. The Captain John S. Pope Farm retains a notably intact mid- nineteenth century "Triple -A" I -house as well as an extensive collection of associated domestic and agricultural outbuildings, most of which date from the middle of the nineteenth to the middle of the twentieth centuries. In addition, it retains its historic setting of seventy -four acres of agricultural land with intact historic field patterns, continuously farmed by the Pope family since their acquisition of the land. We concur that the property is worthy of consideration as a local landmark and have communicated to you, via electronic mail, several technical revisions to the report which, once made, should provide the local governing board with enough information to determine whether or not the property has the requisite significance and integrity for designation as a local landmark. Archaeological resources associated with the nineteenth century occupation of the farm may be present. Care should be taken during ground disturbing activities to avoid inadvertent damage to or destruction of these resources. Landmark designation means the community recognizes the property as one worthy of preservation because of its special significance and integrity in the local community. Any substantial change in design, materials, and appearance are subject to the design review procedures of the historic preservation commission. The owner may receive an annual deferral of fifty percent of the property taxes for as long as the property is designated and retains special significance and integrity (N.C.G.S. §105 -278 etseq.). Please note that if the local governing board wishes to extend the commission's authority to significant interior features, the owner must give consent and the designation ordinance must specify the particular features subject to review and describe the nature of the commission's design review authority over them. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to comment on the report. Our comments are advisory only. Once the necessary public hearing or hearings have been held, the governing board may proceed with the Location: 109 )vast Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Semite Center, Raleigh NC 27699 -4617 Telephone /Fax: (919) 807 - 6570/807 -6599