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The analysis of cultural resources within the project area was also based on a review of recent cultural resources studies prepared for the Oleander, Sundance, and Sundance 2 Development Projects DEIR(City of Manteca 2006) and the Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley DEIR (City of Manteca 2005). Cultural Resources in the Project Area and Vicinity Previous cultural resources investigations within the project area and in the project vicinity(within 1/8 mile)have identified a number of prehistoric and historic-era sites and features. While none of these are situated directly within the project area,they do suggest a moderate level of sensitivity regarding the potential for the discovery of cultural resources during project implementation. Most of the studies noted in Table 4.12-1 and Table 4.12-2 consisted of records and literature searches only, or produced negative reports for areas within the proposed project. Studies that resulted in the documentation of cultural resources in the project vicinity are discussed below. One prehistoric property(CCIC resource no. P-39-282)has been identified within 1/8 mile of the project area. This site is described as a large mound overlooking the San Joaquin River,the site of a major Yokuts village that was excavated in October 1971 by J. J. Johnson of Sacramento State University. Excavations at this site revealed Middle Horizon(Middle Archaic)materials and as many as nine burials with dates ranging from 3500 B.P. to the 1830s. This site was reportedly destroyed and used as fill during construction of State Route 120. Self et al. (1999) confirmed this reported destruction in the Oakwood Lake EIR(Table 4.12-1). Baloian et al. (2004) (Table 4.12-1) conducted an inventory along Ferry Road and Woodward Avenue for the South San Joaquin Irrigation District,resulting in the documentation of five segments of the Tidewater Southern Railroad(CCIC resource no. CA-SJO-256H),two drainage canals (P-39-102 and P-39-103), and the Permanente Metal Corporation Magnesium Plant(CA-SJO-241H). Fryman(1996)conducted an archaeological and architectural inventory and evaluation for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and recorded the remains of a 1942- 43 facility railroad complex(P-39-133), of which only an engine house and retired engine remain.None of these features were considered eligible for listing in the NRHP(or the California Register of Historical Resources [CRHR]), and all were cited as lacking integrity of setting, design,materials,workmanship, feeling, and association; none of these identified resources are within the project area. Baloian et al. (2004) (Table 4.12-1) also recorded 15 single-family properties and an ancillary building(P-39- 4400 through P-39-4417). Two of the homes were considered potentially eligible for inclusion in the CRHR. Both,P-39-4404 and P-39-4405,were considered eligible under Criterion c of the CRHR, and P-39-4405 was also considered eligible under Criterion a; each of these properties embody characteristics of their respective time periods, and P-39-4405 is cited as a unique example of 1910s settlement in the Manteca area. Four of these properties—P-39-4401,P-39-4410, P-39-4411, and P-39-4412—were not considered eligible for inclusion in the CRHR,because of their limited architectural and historical significance. Baloian was unable to fully evaluate the remaining properties for potential archaeological and architectural values because of restricted access.None of these properties are situated directly within the project area. EDAW(2003,2005) conducted cultural resources assessments for the Lathrop Water Recycling Plant Expansion and the Central Lathrop Specific Plan. Eight single-family properties (P-39-4494,4495,4496,4497,4498,4501, 4502 and 4503), a dairy complex(P-39-4500), and a public utility building(P-39-4499)were identified. Construction dates for these structures range from the late 1920s to the late 1950s.While some of these properties retain architectural characteristics common to their respective period,none of them were considered distinct examples or possess a significant association to any important historic person or event. Therefore,they were not considered eligible for listing on the CRHR. In addition,none of these properties are situated directly within the project area. Keefe(2000)conducted a Historic Property Survey Report for widening and signal installation at Austin Road and State Route 120, and recorded four single-family properties and an educational building(the Calla High EDAW Manteca WQCF and Collection System Master Plans EIR Cultural Resources 4.12-6 City of Manteca