Agenda - 01-16-1996 - VIII-I - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

2 BACKGROUND: occupancy have modified the physical environment. Affected by the processes of (continued) land uses,patterns of spatial organization,responses to the natural environment, and cultural traditions, Cedar Grove is reflective of an agricultural-based,tightly- knit community that was self-reliant and innovative in character. Cedar Grove possesses a significant concentration, linkage, and continuity of land uses, buildings and structures, roads, and natural features that would qualify it as a National Register Rural Historic District. Grant funds would be used to hire a consultant to conduct survey work for developing a thorough historic context of the Cedar Grove rural landscape. The scope of work would include: determination of historic area boundaries and evaluation of the landscape elements; expanded surveys on historic structures; evaluation of significance and historic integrity of the landscape and built environment; application of the National Register criteria and preparation of the National Register forms. The work would also include the required photography for the nomination forms and preparation of a color slide program for presentation at public meetings. Listing in the National Register of Historic Places is an honorary designation which recognizes the importance of a site to the Nation's heritage. National Register designation imposes no restrictions on property owners;however,it does offer a degree of protection by ensuring a review of federally-funded projects to determine if they pose adverse impacts to National Register sites. This requirement is described in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Similarly, North Carolina law (General Statutes Sec. 121-12a) provides for consideration of National Register sites in state-funded or state-licensed projects. (The attached National Register Fact Sheets provide additional information on the National Register.) RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends that the County Manager be authorized to apply for up to $8,655 from the CLG Survey and Planning Grant Program. The amount would be matched by$2,525 from Orange County and would be used to complete the National Register nomination for the Cedar Grove Rural Historic District.