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2) Key tasks include planning the contract transition to 1st Army for the non-LOGCAP mission, continuing operations at Camp Atterbury through October 2013, and preparing to support the consolidated CRC mission at Fort Bliss beginning in October 2013.
3) Limitations include emerging funding requirements, unknown current costs, and inability to determine facility needs until FORSCOM completes its
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- The roles and responsibilities of the partners involved - WMO, NMHSs, airlines - are defined to establish AMDAR programs, ensure data quality, and maximize the benefits of the additional observations.
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- AMDAR uses existing aircraft sensors and communications to collect parameters like wind, temperature, humidity, and turbulence. The data meets WMO requirements for accuracy and supports aviation operations and numerical weather prediction.
- The roles and responsibilities of the partners involved - WMO, NMHSs, airlines - are defined to establish AMDAR programs, ensure data quality, and maximize the benefits of the additional observations.
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Hindu Temple Terms & Conditions INSTRUCTORS.pdfRishi Kumar
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The document summarizes Anna Eshoo's positions on key issues as a member of Congress representing California's 18th district. It discusses her work on issues like responding to wildfires, protecting the US Postal Service, addressing the COVID pandemic, reforming policing practices, lowering healthcare and prescription drug costs, protecting reproductive rights, addressing the housing crisis, enacting gun safety laws, reforming immigration policies, and closing partisan divisions. The document provides details on legislation she has introduced or supported regarding each issue area.
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New Flightpath affecting Santa Cruz (and Santa Clara county)
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May 13, 2020
Annie Murphy
Planner
County of Santa Cruz
Historic Resources Commission
Post Office Box 1812
Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1812
RE: Section 106 Consultation for Identification of Historic Properties in the Area of Potential
Effect for the Proposed SERFR FIVE Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Terminal Arrival
(STAR) Flight Procedure at San Francisco International Airport, and the BRIXX THREE
RNAV STAR Flight Procedure at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
Dear Ms. Murphy:
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to amend two air traffic flight procedures for two
airports in the San Francisco Bay Area. The first, the proposed SERFR FIVE RNAV STAR (SERFR FIVE
STAR) arrival flight procedure serves San Francisco International Airport (KSFO). The second, the
proposed BRIXX THREE RNAV STAR (BRIXX THREE STAR) arrival flight procedure serves Norman
Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (KSJC). The FAA has determined the proposed SERFR FIVE
STAR and BRIXX THREE STAR flight procedures project is considered the undertaking subject to
review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA)(16 U.S.C. § 470 et
seq.) and its implementing regulations at 36 C.F.R. Part 800.
As part of the Section 106 review of the undertaking, the FAA has determined an appropriate Area of
Potential Effect (APE), the efforts for identification of historic properties within the proposed APE, and
the methodology for assessing potential effects of the undertaking to historic properties. The purpose of
this letter is to initiate consultation under Section 106 of the NHPA and solicit any initial comments you
may have on the undertaking and the identification of historic properties within the APE.
Office of the Air Traffic Organization 2200 South 216th
Street
Western Service Area Des Moines, Washington 98198-6547
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The Undertaking
The proposed amendments are part of the recommendations submitted by the Select Committee on South
Bay Arrivals and would continue to provide safe and efficient operations at KSFO and KSJC.1
The
proposed amendments would move the current SERFR FOUR RNAV STAR (SERFR FOUR STAR) to
closely align with the existing BIG SUR THREE STAR conventional flight procedure, for the section
from the north shore of Monterrey Bay to the end of the proposed SERFR FIVE STAR. Additionally,
when developing the proposed amendments to the SERFR FOUR STAR, Air Traffic Control (ATC)
identified an air traffic operational need to amend the BRIXX TWO RNAV STAR (BRIXX TWO STAR),
as well as an opportunity to provide additional separation of aircraft between the two arrival flight
procedures.2
In addition, the approach procedures associated with the proposed SERFR FIVE STAR, and those
associated with the proposed BRIXX THREE STAR, would be amended to connect with these arrival
flight procedures. With the shift of the location for the waypoints EDDYY and JILNA, the approach
procedures into KSFO runway (RWY) 28 Left (L)/Right (R) and KSJC RWY 30 L/R would be amended
to account for the change. The proposed changes are needed so that ATC can efficiently transition aircraft
on approach to an assigned runway for landing at the airport.
Table-1 below lists the approach procedures requiring amendment to efficiently transition aircraft from
the corresponding proposed STAR flight procedure.
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The Select Committee on South Bay Arrivals (Select Committee), which is comprised of county and city officials from the
San Francisco Peninsula, is tasked with addressing the airplane noise issue and reviewing the FAA’s Northern California
Initiative to Address Noise Concerns of Santa Cruz/Santa Clara/San Mateo/San Francisco Counties. The Select Committee
voted to recommend that the FAA design a flight procedure utilizing optimized profile descent that overlays as closely as
possible the conventional Big Sur arrival flight procedure into KSFO. Three U.S. Congressional Representatives for California
approved the Select Committee’s recommendations and requested that the FAA implement those recommendations as soon as
possible. To the extent the FAA determines a new requested procedure is initially feasible, flyable, and operationally acceptable
from a safety point of view, then the FAA will conduct its formal environmental and safety reviews for this new federal action.
(References: SC 1.2 R1 (Pg. 11), SC 1.2 R2 (Pg. 11), and SC 1.2 R4 (Pg. 12).
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FAA JO 7110.65Y, Air Traffic Control, Chapter 3 Airport Traffic Control − Terminal
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Table-1: Proposed Instrument Approach Procedures Amendments at KSFO and KSJC
Proposed Procedure(s) Airport Instrument Approach Flight Procedure Type(s)
SERFR FIVE STAR
Proposed Approach Procedures to
Runway 28L and Runway 28R
KSFO ILS OR LOC RWY 28L
ILS OR LOC RWY 28R
ILS RWY 28L (SA CAT II)
ILS RWY 28R (CAT II AND III)
ILS RWY 28R (SA CAT I)
QUIET BRIDGE VISUAL RWY 28L/R
TIPP TOE VISUAL RWY 28L/R
RNAV (GPS) RWY 28L
RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 28R
RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 28R
Visual approach
BRIXX THREE STAR
Proposed Approach Procedures to
Runway 30L and Runway 30R
KSJC RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 30L
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 30R
FAIRGROUNDs Visual RWY 30L/R
Definition of Area of Potential Effects
Section 106 regulations define the APE as the geographic area or areas within which an undertaking may
directly or indirectly cause alteration in the character or use of historic properties, if any such properties
are present. "Effects" are further defined by the regulations as alterations to the characteristics of a historic
property qualifying it for inclusion in, or eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places (National
Register). The APE is influenced by the scale and nature of the undertaking and may vary for different
kinds of effects caused by the undertaking. See 36 C.F.R. § 800.16(d).
For purposes of the undertaking, the FAA proposes to delineate an APE based on two factors. First, the
APE includes the geographical area that would contain the proposed amendments to the SERFR FOUR
STAR and BRIXX TWO STAR flight procedures. Secondly, the boundary of the APE would be based on
the dispersion of current flight track data of aircraft on the SERFR FOUR STAR and the BRIXX TWO
STAR flight procedures. Current flight track dispersion is based on ATC vectoring a large number of
aircraft off of the SERFR FOUR STAR and the BRIXX TWO STAR prior to reaching the end of these
flight procedures.3
This vectoring is required in order for ATC to properly sequence and space arrival air
traffic on the SERFR FOUR STAR and on the BRIXX TWO STAR with other aircraft on other arrival
routes. ATC would continue to vector aircraft, as needed, with the implementation of the proposed SERFR
FIVE STAR and BRIXX THREE STAR flight procedures. The proposed APE has been designed to
account for the area outside of the standard expectation of dispersion of two nautical miles for an RNAV
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Vectors are directional headings issued to aircraft to provide navigational guidance and to maintain separation between aircraft
and/or obstacles.
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arrival route.4
Table-2 lists the latitude and longitude coordinates of the geographical boundary of the
APE.
Table-2: Proposed APE Perimeter Boundary Coordinates
APE Perimeter Coordinates Latitude Longitude
northwest corner 37.470444 -122.447030
northeast corner 37.457146 -122.129475
southeast corner 36.957410 -122.004978
southwest corner 36.945221 -122.114087
west corner 37.182124 -122.410639
Figure-1 below depicts the geographical boundary of the proposed APE, with the latitude and longitude
coordinates included for each corner point. Figure-1 also depicts the boundary lines for the local counties
that are associated with the APE.
Figure-1: Proposed APE Geographical Boundary
Note: Figure not to scale.
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FAA JO 7110.65Y, “Air Traffic Control,” Chapter 4 – Route Separation, Chapter 5 – Radar Separation
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Figure-2 below depicts the location of the portion of the SERFR FOUR STAR and the BRIXX TWO
STAR flight procedures that would be amended contained within the proposed APE.
Figure-2: Portion of SERFR FOUR STAR and BRIXX TWO STAR to Amend
Within the Proposed APE
Note: Figure not to scale.
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Figure-3 and Figure-4 depict the 30 days of current flight tracks of aircraft on the SERFR FOUR STAR
and the BRIXX TWO STAR, which are used to define the boundaries of the proposed APE. Figure-5
depicts the 30 days flight tracks of the SERFR FOUR STAR, overlaid with the 30 days flight tracks of the
BRIXX TWO STAR.5
Figure 3: Thirty Days of Flight Track Data for Aircraft on the SERFR FOUR STAR
Vectored for Arrival to KSFO
Note: Figure not to scale.
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The flight track data is comprised of 30 random days from the calendar year 2019. The radar track data sampled randomly
throughout the year provides a conservative representation of an average annual day of air traffic operations at an airport served
by specific flight procedures. (MITRE Guidance for Noise Screening of Air Traffic Actions, 2012)
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Figure-4: Thirty Days of Flight Track Data for Aircraft on the BRIXX TWO STAR
Vectored for Arrival to KSJC
Note: Figure not to scale.
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Figure-5: Thirty Days of Flight Track Data for Vectored Aircraft on the SERFR FOUR STAR
Overlaid with the BRIXX TWO STAR Vectored Flight Track Data
Note: Figure not to scale.
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Identification of Historic Properties
Section 106 regulations direct Federal agencies to make reasonable and good faith efforts to identify
historic properties that are either on, or eligible for listing on, the National Register (36 C.F.R. §
800.4(b)(1)). For this undertaking, the FAA will focus its efforts on identifying historic properties within
the APE to which an adverse effect would change the character of the property’s use, or of physical
features within the property’s setting that contribute to its historic significance; or introduce an
atmospheric, audible, or visual feature to the area that would diminish the integrity of the property’s
significant historic features (including its setting, provided that the setting has been identified as a
contributing factor to the property’s historical significance). For this undertaking, there would be no direct
physical effects on historic resources. Therefore, potential effects are limited to noise, vibration, and visual
intrusions from aircraft overflights.
The FAA is inviting local governments with jurisdiction over land within the proposed APE to participate
in consultation. The FAA is inviting the California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) to
participate in government-to-government consultation regarding any concerns that uniquely or
significantly affect local Tribes related to the proposed project. Additionally, three local governments
were identified to be associated with the proposed APE. We are affording Santa Cruz County the same
status in this consultation as the SHPO with respect to potential effects of this undertaking. Figure-1 above
depicts the boundaries of the local governments where their boundaries are located within, or partially
located within the proposed APE.
The FAA’s initial efforts to identify historic properties within the APE include review of publicly available
databases of properties listed on the National Register. A search of the National Register, accessed through
NEPAssist, was completed to identify those properties listed on the National Register within the proposed
APE.6
Figure-6 below depicts the approximate location of historic properties listed in the National Register
accessed through NEPAssist, which are within the proposed APE. Attachment A contains Table-3, which
lists the names of the historic properties depicted in Figure-6, and includes the URL link to the National
Archives Catalog entry for each historic property. The name of a historic property listed in Table-3 would
be formatted in bold font, where a quiet setting is noted as a qualifying characteristic for listing in the
National Register.
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NEPAssist is a web-based application that draws environmental data dynamically from the Environmental Protection
Agency Geographic Information System databases and web services and provides immediate screening of environmental
assessment indicators for a user-defined area of interest. Located: https://www.epa.gov/nepa/nepassist
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Figure-6 Location of Historic Properties within the Proposed APE
Note: Figure not to scale.
The FAA requests your assistance in identifying other listed properties, as well as those properties eligible
for listing, where a quiet setting is a contributing factor to the property’s historic significance. Your
office’s expertise is invaluable in ensuring that appropriate consideration is given to these properties in
assessing the effects of the undertaking.
Proposed Methodology for Determination of Effects
Under the NHPA, effects to historic properties and other cultural resources are evaluated. Federal agencies
take into account the likely nature and location of historic properties within areas that may be affected,
and the nature and extent of potential effects on historic properties. An undertaking would have an effect
on a historic property if it altered the characteristics qualifying that property for the National Register.
Such effects are considered “adverse” if they would diminish the integrity of a property’s significant
historic features (including its setting, provided the setting is a contributing factor to the property’s historic
significance).
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The FAA proposes to assess the effects to historic resources within the proposed APE that change the
character of a property’s use, or physical features within the property’s setting that contribute to its historic
significance; or introduce atmospheric, audible, or visual features to an area that would diminish the
integrity of the property’s significant historic features (including its setting, provided that the setting has
been identified as a contributing factor to the property’s historical significance). For this undertaking, no
land acquisition, construction, or other ground disturbance would occur. Implementation of the proposed
SERFR FIVE STAR and BRIXX THREE STAR flight procedures would involve changes to aircraft flight
procedures, and would not include any project components that would touch or otherwise directly affect
the ground surface. Therefore, potential effects are limited to effects from aircraft overflights, primarily
noise and visual effects.
The analysis for potential adverse effects considers the change in aircraft noise exposure level measured
in decibels (dB). Consistent with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,
the FAA’s noise screening analysis for this undertaking would include identifying any “significant” or
“reportable” noise increases. The FAA’s noise guidelines for compliance with NEPA define a significant
impact as an increase of a day-night average sound level (DNL)7
1.5 dB in a noise sensitive area that is
exposed to aircraft noise of DNL 65 dB and higher when compared to the No Action Alternative for the
same timeframe. A reportable noise increase is an increase of:
DNL 3.0 dB or more in areas exposed to aircraft noise of between DNL 60 and DNL 65 dB; or
DNL 5.0 dB or more in areas exposed to aircraft noise of between DNL 45 and DNL 60 dB.
Recognizing that some types of historic properties may be affected by aircraft overflights even at a noise
level below these criteria, the FAA proposes to consider the potential for the introduction of visual
elements that could diminish the integrity of the property’s historic features.
Pursuant to 36 CFR § 800.4(a)(1), the FAA is seeking your comments on the APE and the identification
efforts for this undertaking. Based on the information gathered, and in consultation with the SHPO and
any Indian tribe organization that might attach religious and cultural significance to properties within the
APE, the FAA shall take the steps necessary to assess the effects to historic properties listed in the National
Register, and those properties eligible for listing.
As the FAA was in the process of initiating consultation, the COVID-19 pandemic occurred. The FAA
recognizes that this situation affects the consultation timetable and ultimately those of other Federal, state
and local agencies. The FAA will continue to evaluate the situation in the coming weeks and will continue
to reach out to other consulting and interested parties. We look forward to your response. In the meantime,
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DNL takes into account the noise level of each individual aircraft event, the number of times those events occur, and the
time of day in which they occur. DNL includes a 10-decibel (dB) noise penalty added to noise events occurring from 10:00
p.m. to 7:00 a.m., to reflect the increased sensitivity to noise and lower ambient sound levels at night.
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if you have any initial comments or questions about this undertaking, please contact Marina Landis at
(206) 231-2238, or marina.landis@faa.gov.
Sincerely,
Shawn M. Kozica
Manager
Operations Support Group
Western Service Center
Attachment
SHAWN
MICHAEL
KOZICA
Digitally signed by
SHAWN MICHAEL
KOZICA
Date: 2020.05.13
21:36:22 -07'00'
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Attachment A
Table-3 – Part 1: Historic Properties within the APE Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Listed Historic Property Name with corresponding National Archives Catalog URL entry.
1. Allen Theophilus House, 601 Melville Ave., Palo Alto - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123861639
2. Norris House, 1247 Cowper St., Palo Alto - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123861750
3. de Lemos, Pedro, House, 100-110 Waverley Oaks, Palo Alto - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123861661
4. Kee House, 2310 Yale St., Palo Alto - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123861715
5. Griffin, Willard, House and Carriage House, 12345 S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos -
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123861689
6. Lantarnam Hall, 12355 Stonebrook Dr., Los Altos Hills - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123857310
7. Picchetti Brothers Winery, SW of Cupertino at 13100 Montebello Rd., Cupertino -
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123861763
8. Welch-Hurst, 15800 Sanborn Rd., Saratoga - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123861820
9. Scott, Hiram D., House, 4603 Scotts Valley Dr., Scotts Valley -
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123861898
10. Branciforte Adobe, 1351 N. Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123861840
11. Neary-Rodriguez Adobe, 130-134 School St., Santa Cruz - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123861881
12. Mission Hill Area Historic District, Mission St., Santa Cruz - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123861879
13. US Post Office--Santa Cruz Main, 850 Front St., Santa Cruz - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123857802
14. Veterans Memorial Building, 842--846 Front St., Santa Cruz - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123861908
15. Bank of Santa Cruz County, 1502 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123861834
16. Octagon Building, Corner of Front and Cooper Sts., Santa Cruz -
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123861883
17. Hotel Metropole, 1111 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123861867
18. Robinson, Elias H., House, 363 Ocean St., Santa Cruz - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123861867
19. Golden Gate Villa, 924 3rd St., Santa Cruz - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123861859
20. Carmelita Court, 315--321 Main St., Santa Cruz - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123861843
21. Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Along Beach St., Santa Cruz –
22. https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123858107
23. Live Oak Ranch, 105 Mentel Ave., Santa Cruz - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123861873
24. Cope Row Houses, 412--420 Lincoln St., Santa Cruz - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123861847
25. Hinds, A. J., House, 529 Chestnut St., Santa Cruz -
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/database-research.htm#table
26. Santa Cruz Downtown Historic District, Santa Cruz - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123861896
27. Garfield Park Branch Library, 705 Woodrow Ave., Santa Cruz -
https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123857800
28. Davenport Jail - 1 Center St. Davenport -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/92000422.pdf
29. Felton Presbyterian Church - 6299 Gushee St., Felton -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/78000774.pdf
30. Felton Covered Bridge - Covered Bridge Rd., Felton -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/73000451.pdf
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Table-3 Part 2: Historic Properties within the APE Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
31. Phillipshurst-Riverwood - CA 9, Ben Lomond -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/83004369.pdf
32. Grace Episcopal Church - 12547 CA 9, Boulder Creek -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/06001158.pdf
33. Dickerman Barn - Cabrillo Hwy., Pescadero -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/82002259.pdf
34. Pigeon Point Lighthouse - S of Pescadero at Pigeon Point off CA 1, Pescadero -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/77000337.pdf
35. First Congregational Church of Pescadero - San Gregorio St, Pescadero -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/80000856.pdf
36. Methodist Episcopal Church of Pescadero - 108 San Gregorio St. Pescadero -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/82002260.pdf
37. San Gregorio House - Old Stage Rd., San Gregorio -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/77000341.pdf
38. Johnston, James, House - Higgins-Purisima Rd., Half Moon Bay -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/73000446.pdf
39. Woodside Store - 471 Kings Mountain Rd., Woodside -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/85001563.pdf
40. Independence Hall - 129 Albion Ave. Woodside -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/78000772.pdf
41. Folger Estate Stable Historic District - 4040 Woodside Rd. Woodside -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/04000328.pdf
42. Our Lady of the Wayside - 930 Portola Rd. Portola Valley -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/77000338.pdf
43. Portola Valley School - 775 Portola Rd. Portola Valley -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/74000557.pdf
44. Casa de Tableta - 3915 Alpine Rd. Portola Valley -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/73000447.pdf
45. Palo Alto Stock Farm Horse Barn - Fremont Rd. Stanford -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/85003325.pdf
46. Hanna-Honeycomb House - 737 Frenchman's Rd. Palo Alt -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/78000780.pdf
47. Hoover, Lou Henry, House - 623 Mirada Rd. Stanford -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/78000786.pdf
48. MacFarland House - 775 Santa Ynez St. Stanford -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/06000659.pdf
49. Hewlett--Packard House and Garage - 367 Addison Ave. Palo Alto -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/07000307.pdf
50. Palo Alto Medical Clinic - 300 Homer Ave, Palo Alto -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/10000357.pdf
51. Downing, T. B., House - 706 Cowper St. Palo Alto -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/73000452.pdf
52. U.S. Post Office - 380 Hamilton Ave. Palo Alto -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/81000175.pdf
53. Ramona Street Architectural District - 518--581 Ramona St. and 255--267 Hamilton Ave. Palo Alto -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/86000592.pdf
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Table-3 Part 3: Historic Properties within the APE Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
54. Fraternal Hall Building - 140 University Ave. and 514 High St. Palo Alto -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/90000119.pdf
55. Palo Alto Southern Pacific Railroad Depot - 95 University Ave. Palo Alto -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/96000425.pdf
56. Hostess House - W of University Ave. underpass of El Camino Real, Palo Alto -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/76000528.pdf
57. Squire, John Adam, House - 900 University Ave. Palo Alto -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/72000255.pdf
58. Wilson House - 860 University St. Palo Alto -
https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/80000862.pdf