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3 <br />LIDAR images provided by DOT. These clearly showed the topography of the old mill dam <br />and mill race in a way that is not possible using aerial photography due to the vegetative <br />cover. The County has included funding for archaeology for the old mill site within the <br />overall Lands Legacy budget, which may be helpful if archaeology is required in this <br />process. This project will be reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office and <br />ultimately may require a formal statement or motion by the HPC, depending on how the <br />replacement bridge is sited and designed. DOT will establish what is called an Area of <br />Potential Effect or “APE” which will determine how the project will have an impact on <br />historic resources. For example, in 1997 DOT decided to widen and pave Bane Road. But <br />because the adjacent David Faucette House was on the National Register, they had to <br />shift the road to the west to avoid what they call an “adverse effect” on the historic <br />resource. DOT has to consider the direct impact of the project, ie, taking of land, cutting <br />down historic trees, etc. as well as indirect, like the visual impact, the speed of vehicles, <br />traffic noise etc. Historic aerial photos can be a useful tool in researching the historic <br />landscape. The review process also includes an environmental assessment to determine <br />the impact of the project on the water quality, river mussels and other sensitive aquatic <br />species etc. DOT will hire another consultant to review the historic resources, then make a <br />report that goes to DOT and the SHPO for review and joint agency consultation. Members <br />discussed various aspects of the project, including archeology, height of the bridge, <br />lifespan of the existing bridge, etc. One question is whether DOT will do any further <br />archaeology, ie, a Phase I survey or a more intensive Phase 2 assessment. Ultimately, <br />DOT will get to replace the bridge because it is a safety issue. The review process will <br />probably focus on modifying the scale, changing the guard rails, ie, to push for a “non- <br />standard” bridge design that is context-sensitive and minimizes disruption to the historic <br />character of that area. <br /> <br />d. Current landmark applications in the works <br />Staff reported on current efforts to designate the former Ef land Home for Girls as a <br />landmark. The owner has been hard to reach. Work will proceed soon on the Hackney <br />House, with funding approved for hiring a consultant to do that application. <br /> <br />e. Updated HPC roster: <br />Staff passed out an updated roster. Some of the term periods/renewals are confusing <br />because some members have been appointed to serve in a partial term, ie, in a position <br />where the former member served only part of their term. New members appointed to <br />those positions can serve the remaining balance of that unexpired term, plus the two full <br />terms allowed by County policy. Members were asked to provide any corrections/updates. <br /> <br />f. Open air time: <br />Ballard presented information about a series of preservation activities to be held in High <br />Point in late April/early May. Ireland has been asked to review one of the Town’s new <br />interpretive signs being proposed for the old Church lot at the NW corner of Tryon and <br />Churton Streets, where the original Anglican Church was sited (now Presbyterian and <br />Town Cemetery). He will provide additional information about the first church building and <br />other historic events that took place on that property. <br /> <br /> <br />ITEM #7: ADJOURNMENT: Grant moved to adjourn, seconded by Ireland. Meeting adjourned <br />at 8:50 pm <br /> <br />Meeting summary by Peter Sandbeck, DEAPR staff