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1 V March 12, 1992 San Joaquin Planning Commission 1810 E. Hazelton Stockton, CA 95205 Re: Prehistoric/archaeological sites Buckeye Ranch (Brovelli Woods) Gentlemen and Madam: After reading through Appendix G Cultural Resources contained in the EIR concerned with above property, I feel compelled to join the many voices in opposition to the proposed development which would obliterate the historicity contained on this 'site. I realize that such decision about this property, as to whether this land should be developed into homes to attract people to leave homes located further West or to move up, is among the many you must agonize about; however, to literally destroy the history of the land, thus preventing oldtimers' families and newcomers' families,alike,from knowing California's history, should be a responsibility of the planning commission to shoulder with a "no project" decision. C249 This area is an educational resource which needs to be set aside, preserved, and maintained "as is" for future careful educational use. Because materials recovered in the Lodi area, and elsewhere, prove habitation as early as 5500 BC, surely this date, alone, is one which has and will garner further attention and study of this fragile area. 1 The effect of preservation IS important because the area is connected to early inhabitants, as well as more modern settlers who are an important part of California farming history; the area is important because of its dating and qualifies as an "important archaelogical resource" under all five of the CEQA criteria that apply to pre- historic archaelogical sites (as listed in the appendix, Pg. 22.) In fact, this area fulfills A. through E. of Appendix K, Section III of CEQA. I respectfully request that the commission reach a No Project decision in this matter. Sincerell , BbLrbara Bishop Graham Clements Community Cares III-147