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"Appendix E" of Phase 1B Field Investigation Report, as prepared by Deuel Archeology & CRM (August 2023) Avoidance Plan for Locus 5 of the CSRH Indigenous Site (DACRM Site ERI P001) The Phase IB Archaeological Field Investigation conducted by Deuel Archaeology & CRM (DACRM) from June 22 through July 7, 2023 identified a previously unrecorded Indigenous Site distributed across 5 loci within the area of potential effect (APE) for the Proposed Development of 2544-‐2574 Clinton Street, Town of West Seneca, Erie County, New York. Loci 1-‐4 have low artifact densities and exhibited evidence of prior ground disturbances resulting in a lack of archaeological integrity. Therefore, no mitigation measures have been proposed for loci 1-‐4. Locus 5 of the site has temporally and functionally diagnostic artifacts with further research potential and fair archaeological integrity. The developer has selected to avoid potential adverse impacts to locus 5 of the site through archaeological monitoring and site avoidance. The proposed avoidance plan will consist of the following: • A fence will be installed around the 50-‐foot buffer for the duration of construction. No disturbance will occur in any portion of the locus 5 of the site area without prior consultation with the SHPO. • If the developer opts to demolish the larger outbuilding, which overlaps with the 50-‐foot buffer, they will engage the services of a 36 CFR 61 qualified archaeologist to monitor the demolition. An archaeological monitoring protocol will be submitted to the SHPO for review and comment prior to demolition. The building would be demolished and its foundation removed in its entirety, to an assumed depth of approximately 8 feet below grade; excavation for the foundation would extend outward only approximately 2 feet from the foundation. Once removed, a layer of clean fill and topsoil will be brought in, and the fence will be installed along the 50-‐foot buffer line. If the developer decides not to demolish the larger outbuilding, the 50-‐ foot buffer fence will include the outbuilding to preserve the integrity of the buffered area. • The developer plans to demolish the smaller outbuilding adjacent to the 50-‐foot buffer. If the buffer overlaps with the building, it will be removed in the same manner as described above for the larger outbuilding. If the building is outside the buffer, the fence will be installed along the buffer and the building will be carefully dismantled and removed in a manner that avoids ground disturbing activities within the buffered area. • All new construction and associated sitework will occur outside the buffered area. • The developer plans to install an interpretive plaque or panel in the lobby of the new development, which will inform residents and visitors of the history of the site. The locations of the recovered artifacts will not be identified to protect the site from potential looting. Page 60 of 110