2002-06-05_PERMIT FILE - M2002004 (2)

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GCC Rio Grande, Inc., Cultural by URS was complete, and there had been no change in the resource since that recording and no reevaluation form was necessary. The shared D&RG and C&S railroad segments, 5PE1776.8 and 5PE4162.2, recorded by URS (Mutaw 2002) also include the portion of these resources in the present survey area. The recording by URS was complete and there had been no change in the resource since that recording. No reevaluation form was necessary. The newly recorded historic sites were a ca. 1920s telephone line (5PE4231.1), a ca. 1940s powerline (5PE4235.1) and a pair of historic kilns (5PE4236) outside of the APE. These resources are described below. Previously Recorded Sites A segment of the historic D&RG, 5PE1776.8 (now the UP), was recorded by URS (Mutaw 2002). This resource is in the present survey area. The earlier recording included segments within the present project's proposed rail spur. The tie-in of the proposed rail spur requires standard switching to access either or both rail lines, UP and BNSF. The tie-in for the rail spur represents a normal maintenance and operation activity of a working railroad. The recommendation by URS in the previous recording was that this segment is eligible for the Register and that impacts to the resource should be avoided or coordinated with the Colorado SHPO, as required. This segment of the railroad represents a corridor that was established by the D&RG, and AT&SF in about 1911 and was subsequently also used jointly by the C&S. The D&RG merged with the UP in 1996, the C&S merged with Burlington Northern in 1970, and Burlington Northern and AT&SF merged to become the BNSF in the late 1990s. Consequently, the current operators are the functional and corporate successors of the historic operators.. The railroad line has been continuously maintained and upgraded by the railroads. The railroad segment retains historic integrity of setting, function, and theme, but does not retain historic fabric. Routine operation, maintenance, and upgrading of the railroad, to the extent that it is consistent with the historic function and theme of the property and does not significantly alter the historic setting and feeling of the historic transportation corridor, will not introduce additional impact to the integrity of the property. It is recommended that the Colorado Historic Society (Society) be given the opportunity to comment on the potential adverse effects in accordance with the 1975 State Register of Historic Places Act (CRS 24-80. 1 -10 1 ff). A shared segment of the historic C&S, 5PE4162.2, was also recorded by URS (Mutaw 2002). This resource shares the same grade and tracks with the D&RG/UP tracks. As with the D&RG, the earlier recording included segments within the present project's proposed rail spur. The tie-in of the proposed rail spur requires standard switching to access either or both rail lines. The tie-in for the rail spur represents a normal maintenance and operation activity of a working railroad. The recommendations by URS in the previous recording were that this segment is eligible for the Register and that impacts to the resource should be avoided or coordinated with the Colorado SHPO, as required. It is agreed that this segment of the historic railroad corridor is a contributing element of both historic properties (the D&RG and the C&S). Greystone's assessment and recommendations for the C&S/BNSF railroad grade are the same as those given above for the D&RG/UP. Routine operation, maintenance and upgrade of the railroad in keeping with its historic function and theme will not adversely affect its historic integrity. It is recommended that the Society be given the opportunity to comment on the potential adverse effects in accordance with the 1975 State Register of Historic Places Act (CRS 24-80.1-IOlff). 1180-Red Rock Class III CR Inventory(Apr.17.02)