EXHIBIT 4-1_55A_BRISTOL WIDENING EIS-EIR

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areas were highly disturbed by past urbanization/construction activity. No archaeological remains were discovered during this field inspection. Therefore, at this time, there is no basis for assessing the archaeological potential of the APEI and there is presently no means of developing the data necessary for such an evaluation. 3. Hi toricaL Resources The first step in the effort to identify historic properties in the proposed project area involved an examination and recording of: 1) address of each structure; 2) approximate age of each structure as determined by architectural style condition and other factors, and 3) obvious modifications. The next step was to examine public records such as the building permit files of the City of Santa Ana to determine the true date of the structures. Residences which were clearly less than fifty (50) years of age and exhibited no notable features or history were eliminated from further research. Parcel numbers and current owner information for those buildings exceeding 517 years of age was obtained from the records of the Orange County Assessor. The final step was to examine archival resources to establish a general history for the proposed project area and to determine if noted historical figures had been associated with any of the structures for which evaluation forms had been prepared. None of the structures within the proposed project area are listed in the National Register of the California Lwentory of Historic Resources. However, numerous structures were found to be over 50 years old, one aspect of National Register consideration. Of these, only the Walker Residence, located at 1248 West Bishop, was determined to possess sufficient architectural and historical significance to merit further review in accordance with National Register criteria. No other structures less than 50 years old were found which would be eligible for listing in the National Register. In recognition of this preservation potential, a Request for Determination of Eligibility (for National Register listing) was prepared. In consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), however, this structure was found not to be eligible for National Register listing (see letter from SHPO, dated May 9, 1988, Page X1 -1). E. TBANSPORTAUDN TACILMES The existing transportation network in the City of Santa Ana is comprised of a general pattern of arterial, collector and local streets which provide circulation through the City and access to individual properties. With regard to freeways, the City is situated between four major freeway systems: 1) Garden Grove 11 w w