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9 December 2025
Mr. Cosmo Marfione, P.E.
The BDC Group
15 Herbert Drive, Suite 3
Latham, New York 12110
Re: Phase I Cultural Resources Survey
South Broadway Mixed -Use Development Property
City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York
Report CA866AB-1-12-25
Dear Mr. Marfione:
This summary report will confirm that we have completed our Phase I cultural resources survey
for the referenced property and briefly outline our findings and recommendations.
The Phase IA Site Assessment Study indicated the parcel has a general potential for the presence
of buried Native American cultural resources due to the proximity of eight documented
archaeological sites from this period and a reputed site within the project limits. Based on
historical texts and maps dealing with this part of the City of Saratoga Springs and vicinity, a
191 century domestic structure appears to have stood in the southwest corner of the project area.
No buildings or structures currently listed on, nominated to or determined eligible for inclusion
on the State or National Register of Historic Places have a view of the proposed development.
Phase IA reconnaissance identified visible historical structural remains in the southwest portion
of the project area. Subsequent archaeological investigation determined the likely northern,
eastern and southern limits of the archaeological deposit so that the feasibility of avoiding
development impact to buried or visible cultural remains could be assessed. Avoidance was only
found to be feasible in the western part of this subarea. Systematic Phase IB archaeological
sampling consisting of hand -dug shovel tests was carried out over the remainder of the affected
area. No evidence of Native American presence was identified and no potential remains of
additional European American era structures were encountered. No relative concentrations of
buried European American items that might indicate the presence of a buried cultural feature
such as a refuse deposit or a privy were identified.
Mr. Cosmo Marfione, P.E.
Phase I Cultural Resources Survey — South Broadway Mixed -Use Development
9 December 2025
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Based on these findings and following Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
(OPRHP) guidelines, additional archaeological investigation as part of a Phase II Site Evaluation
Study is recommended to determine the extent and potential significance of the archaeological
remains to be affected in the southwestern subarea of proposed development. This study will be
carried out in consultation with OPRHP over the next few months to successfully mitigate all
project impact to cultural resources. No further investigation is recommended for the remainder
of the project area.
A Phase I cultural resources survey report presenting our findings in detail is being submitted
to the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) for review and
agency comments are expected shortly. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions
in the interim.
Sincerely,
Stephen J. Oberon
Principal Investigator