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KATHY HOCHUL ERIK KULLESEID Governor Commissioner September 15, 2023 Adam Driscoll Home Leasing 75 S Clinton Ave Rochester, NY 14604 Re: HTF Clinton Street Affordable Housing Project 2544 Clinton St, Buffalo, NY 14224 22PR06904 Dear Adam Driscoll: Thank you for continuing to consult with the New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). We have reviewed the project in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. These comments are those of the SHPO and relate only to Historic/Cultural resources. They do not include potential environmental impacts to New York State Parkland that may be involved in or near your project. We are in receipt of the Phase IB survey report (23SR00435; August 2023). The survey identified the CSRH Indigenous Site (USN 02925.000612) among 5 lithic artifact loci within the project’s Area of Potential Effects (APE). The SHPO concurs with the intent to avoid Locus 5 including a 50ft buffer, and approves of the implementation of the Site Avoidance Plan included as Attachment E with the following additions: • The site boundary including buffer will be clearly delineated on the final construction plans and identified as “Environmentally Sensitive Area—No Access.” The SHPO requests submission of this updated Avoidance Map. • A preconstruction meeting with the construction contractor(s) is required to notify those in charge of the requirements to protect and avoid the archaeological site. • In the event that human remains are encountered during construction, all work must stop in the vicinity of the find and be reported to SHPO and the lead agency. We note the potential to demolish a building that is partially within the 50ft buffer and concur with the measures as outlined in the Avoidance Plan if this option is selected, including continued consultation with this office. There are no additional archaeological concerns with artifact loci 1-4. Based on discussions with the lead agency, SHPO has consulted with interested Indian Nations regarding the Phase IB survey results. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Division for Historic Preservation, Peebles Island, PO Box 189, Waterford, New York 12188-0189 (518) 237-8643 • https://parks.ny.gov/shpo Page 58 of 110