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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20061616 Ver 1_Complete File_20070814e?4Nt? P MICHAEL F. EASLEY' GOVERNOR STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTWNT OF TRANSPORTATION DMSION OF HIGHWAYS August 9, 2007 LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY cis) 0C El @@IMWf p Aur I A 2007 WBS Element: 33216.3.1 -3672 oENR -warERQuaLIrY Contract No. C201636 WETLANDS AND SrORMWATER BRANCH F. A. Number: BRZ-1718 (5) County: Johnston Description: Bridge over Buffalo Creek and Approaches on SR 1718 (Stott's Mill Road) MEMORANDUM TO: Ellis C. Powell, Jr., PE State Construction Engineer FROM: Wendi 0. Johnson, PE Division Construction Engineer SUBJECT: Approved Preconstruction Conference Minutes We are transmitting an approved copy of the minutes covering the preconstruction conference for the above project, which was held on April 24, 2007. The minutes were approved by the Contractor, C. C. Mangum, as recorded. Attachment c: Ron Lucas'(FHWA) Gary Jordan (US Fish & Wildlife) Rob Ridings (NCDENR, Division of Water Quality) Brian Wrenn (NCDENR, Division of Water Quality) John Holley (NCDENR, Land Quality Section) Travis Wilson (NCWRC) David Cox (NCWRC) Ron Sechler (National Marine Fisheries) William Wescott (US Army Corps of Engineers) Richard White (Bell South) J. B. Jones (Progress Energy) Post Office Box 3165, Wilson, North Carolina 27895-3165 Telephone (252) 237-6164 Fax (252) 234-6174 Ellis C. Powell, Jr, PE August 9, 2007 ` Page 2 ec: Cecil Jones, PE Donald Pearson, EI, CPESC Robert Simpson Andy Brown, PE Bobby Lewis, PE Andy Pridgen Ron Hancock, PE Lloyd Johnston, Jr. Mike McKeel, PE Keith Honeycutt, PE, PLS Charles W. Brown, PE, PLS Kevin Lacy, PE Victor Barbour, PE Don G. Lee Jimmy Mader Jamie Guerrero Michael Robinson, PE Warren Walker, PE Haywood Daughtry, PE Doug Allison Barry Whitaker Neil Roberson, LG David R Henderson, PE Queen Crittendon Greg Dixon Tim Little, PE Jeff Allen,'PE Kenny Baines PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE AND PERMIT MEETING WBS Element: 33216.3. (B-3672) Federal Aid No.: BRZ-1718 (5) Contract No.: C201636 County: Johnston Description: Bridge over Buffalo Creek and Approaches on SR 1718 (Stott's Mill Road) The Preconstruction Conference for the above project was held in the Wilson Division Office Conference Room on April 24, 2007 with the following persons in attendance: NAME REPRESENTING Andy Pridgen Barry Whitaker NCDOT - Division 4 QA Lab J. B. Jones , NCDOT - Utilities Coordination Unit Jason Williams Progress Energy Steve Allison C. C. Mangum Company Johnny Narron C. C. Mangum Company Jamie Guerrero NCDOT - Division 4 Construction John Partin NCDOT - Division 4 Environmental Officer Brandon Herring NCDOT - Division 4 Construction Brian Strickland NCDOT - Division 4 Construction Keith Honeycutt NCDOT - Division 4 Right of Way Greg Dixon Location and Surveys Mike McKeel NCDOT - Office of Civil Rights Mike Vaught NCDOT - Division 4 Resident Engineer NC I Wendi Johnson, Division Construction Engineer, presided over the conference. She asked everyone resen introduce themselves and their company affiliation. P t to The Contractor submitted his letter naming persons authorized to sign Supplemental Agreements. Steve Allison will act as Project Superintendent for the Contractor. Johnny Narron will act': as Project Inspector and Traffic Control Coordinator for the Division of Hi hwa s. g y The Contractor advised they plan to begin work April 30, 2007. He should give the Resident En i days notice if this date should change. g neer 30 The Contractor submitted his progress schedule. He was advised that it would be checked, and he would be advised if satisfactory. By copy of these minutes, we are advising the Contractor schedule has been checked and is approved as submitted. that his progress Preconstruction Conference Minutes B-3672 Page 2 RIGHT OF WAY Brian Strickland covered this portion of the contract. All of the right of way necessary for this project has been acquired. There is one 200 Series Item (wooden shed) on this project which is located on Parcel 002 between approximate Survey Station 20+75, Survey Line L, and Survey Station 22+30, Survey Line L. There is no known asbestos contamination, underground storage tanks, nor any known soil contamination within the right of way of the project. The Contractor is advised not to exceed the right of way or easement areas during construction without written permission from the property owner. LOCATION AND SURVEYS Keith Honeycutt covered this portion of the contract. He stated that the right of way was staked three weeks ago. One monument could not be staked due to rocks. Calibration sheet two should contain all of the control information. This was in-house surveying. UTILITY CONFLICTS Bell South (Telephone) - Have one conflict to be removed. Need to give one week's notice. Richard White is the contact. Ric Progress Energy (Distribution) - Setting poles inside DOT right of way at present. This should be completed by the end of the week. There is one pine tree in the right of way to be removed- ASPHALT PAVEMENTS Mr. Andy Pridgen, Division QA Supervisor, asked the Contractor if he had any questions of the Special Provisions outlined on pages 26 thru 29. Mr. Pridgen advised that the Special Provisions in this contract are dated 07/18/06 Rev. 9/19/0 (Rev. 9/19/06). The Contractor advised that C. C. Mangum would perform paving on this project (will use Knightdale plant). Mr. Pridgen called attention to the top of page 27 of the contract. The Contractor was advised to substitute 20% for 15% on page 6-28, 610-3 (A), Mix Design - General, third sentence of the fourth paragraph. Density testing may be required for wedging (depending on the depth). Contractor advised that cores would probably be used. Preconstruction Conference Minutes B-3672 Page 3 DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE Greg Dixon covered this portion of the contract. It is the policy of the North Carolina Department of Transportation that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) as defined in 49 CFR Part 26 shall have the opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part by federal funds in order to create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly. The Contractor, subcontractor and sub-recipient shall not discriminate on the basis of race color, origin or sex in the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall carry out applicable requirementsaof 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of federally assisted contracts. Failure by the Contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy, as the Department deems necessary. The Contractor is also encouraged to give every opportunity to allow DBE participation in Supplemental Agreements. The Contractor's EEO Officer and Minority Liaison Officer is Kathy Vaught. The Contractor shall exercise all necessary and reasonable steps to insure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises participate in at least 5% of the contract. The contract was awarded with 5.20% participation with a Good Faith Effort. The Resident Engineer furnished the Contractor with required posters for his bulletin board. The Contractor's EEO Policy Statement is to be posted on the project's bulletin board, which should be weatherproof, alon with the following posters: g 1. Davis-Bacon Minimum Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule 2. Wage-Rate Information - F/A Project, Form PR-1495 3. Notice Relating to False Statements, Form PR-1022 4. EEO Poster - Discrimination is Prohibited The Contractor is urged to document, in writing, all actions taken in complying with Equal Opportunity of Employment Provisions, Training Provision, and Minority Business Enterprise Provision. This includ applicant referrals, meetings with employees, on-site inspections, wage evaluations, etc. es All subcontractors and suppliers are responsible for meeting the same requirements as the rime c and it is the prime contractor's responsibility to oversee that both are in compliance. P ontractor, All alleged discriminatory violations should be brought to the attention of the Resident Engineer. The State and/or FHWA will conduct a Contract Compliance Review sometime during the life of this contract. Therefore, fair employment practice should be maintained at all times. Preconstruction Conference Minutes B-3672 Page 4 Reporting Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation - When payments are made to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise firms, including material suppliers, contractors at all levels shall provide the Engineer with an accounting of said payments. This accounting shall be furnished to the Engineer for any given month by the end of the following month. The Contractor shall report the accounting of payments through the Department's DBE Payment Tracking System, which is a web-based application. The System can be accessed through the following web link: 1111pS://apus.dot.statc nc usiVcndor/PavinentTr ycklnp/. The Contractor shall also provide the Engineer an affidavit attesting the accuracy of the information submitted in the Payment Tracking System. This, too, shall be submitted for any given month by the end of the following month. Submission of Records -Federal Aid Projects - This project is not located on the National Highway System; therefore, federal form FHWA-47 is not required. Also, payrolls are not required on this project. Form PR-1391 is required for any subcontract over $10,000.00. PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS GENERAL Contract Time and Liquidated Damages - The date of availability for this contract is April 30, 2007. The completion date for this contract is December 31, 2007. The liquidated damages for this contract are $200.00 per calendar day. Intermediate Contract Time Number 1 and Liquidated Damages - Except for that work required under the Project Special Provisions entitled Planting and/or Reforestation, the Contractor will be required to com lete all work included in the contract and shall place and maintain traffic on same. p The date of availability for this Intermediate Contract Time is April 30, 2007. The completion date for this Intermediate Contract Time is November 15, 2007. The liquidated damages for this Intermediate Contract Time are $400.00 per calendar day. Fuel Price Adjustment - The Contractor advised that he has chosen to opt out for fuel price adjustment. Erosion & Sediment Control/Storm Water Certification - Contractor shall provide a Certified Supervisor, :Certified Foreman and Certified Installer on this project. Contractor will notify the Engineer of changes in certified personnel over the life of the contract within two days of change. Larry Creech will serve as the Certified Supervisor on this project. Preconstruction Conference Minutes B-3672' Page 5 Procedure for Monitoring Borrow Pit Discharge - Water discharge from borrow pit sites shall not cause surface waters to exceed 50 NTUs in streams not designated as trout waters and 10 NTUs in streams, lakes or reservoirs designated as trout waters. For lakes and reservoirs not designated as trout waters, the turbidity shall not exceed 25 NTUs. If the turbidity exceeds these levels due to natural background conditions, the existing turbidity level shall not be increased. If during any operating day, the downstream water quality exceeds the standard, the Contractor shall do all of the following: (A) Either cease discharge or modify the discharge volume or turbidity levels to bring the downstream turbidity levels into compliance, or (B) Evaluate the upstream conditions to determine if the exceedance of the standard is due to natural background conditions. If the background turbidity measurements exceed the standard, operation of the pit and discharge can continue as long as the stream turbidity levels are not increased due to the discharge. (C) Measure and record the turbidity test results (time, date and sampler) at all defined sampling locations 30 minutes after startup and at a minimum, one additional sampling of all sampling locations during that 24-hour period in which the borrow pit is discharging. (D) Notify DWQ within 24 hours of any stream turbidity standard exceedances that are not brought into compliance. During the Environmental Assessment required by Article 230-4 of the Standard Specifications, the Contractor shall define the point at which the discharge enters the State's surface waters and the appropriate sampling locations. The discharge shall be closely monitored when water from the dewatering activities is introduced into jurisdictional wetlands. No activities shall occur in wetlands that adversely affect the functioning of a wetland. Visible sedimentation will be considered an indication of possible adverse impacts on wetland use. Comprehensive Grading- Comprehensive grading shall be performed in accordance with Section 226 of the Standard Specifications, with the following exceptions: Delete any reference to Section 230, Borrow Excavation, from Section 226. Borrow material shall be in accordance with Section 230. Safety Vests - All, Contractor's personnel, all subcontractors and their personnel, and any material suppliers and their personnel must wear an OSHA approved, reflective vest or outer garment at all times while on the project. e PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS ROADWAY Clearing and Grubbing - Perform clearing on this project to the limits established by Method III shown on Standard No. 200.03 of the Roadway Standard Drawings. Preconstruction Conference Minutes B-3672 Page 6 Shoulder and Fill Slope Material - Required shoulder and slope construction for this project shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of Sections 560 and 235 of the Standard Specifications except as follows: Construct the top 6" (150mm) of shoulder and fill slopes with soils capable of supporting vegetation. Provide soil with P.I. greater than 6 and less than 25 and with a pH ranging from 5.5 to 6.8. Remove stones and other foreign material 2" (50mm) or larger in diameter. All soil is subject to testing and acceptance or rejection by the Engineer. Material shall be obtained from within the project limits or an approved borrow source. Where the material has been obtained from an authorized stockpile or from a borrow source, measurement and payment will be made as provided in Section 230, Borrow Excavation, of the Specifications. EROSION CONTROL Crimping SIraw Mulch - Crimping shall be required on this project adjacent to any section of roadway where traffic is to be maintained or allowed during construction. In areas within six feet of the edge of pavement, straw is to be applied and then crimped. After the crimping operation is complete, an additional application of straw shall be applied and immediately tacked with a sufficient amount of undiluted, emulsified asphalt. Reforestation - Reforestation will be planted in areas of disturbance within Neuse River buffers and in other areas as directed. Reforestation is not shown on the plan sheets (see the Reforestation Detail Sheet). All non-maintained riparian buffers impacted by the placement of temporary fill or clearing activities shall be restored to the preconstruction contours and revegetated with native woody species. Response for Erosion Control - The Contractor shall provide an approved subcontractor who performs an erosion control action as described in Form 1675. Environmentally Sensitive Areas - This project is located in an Environmentally Sensitive Area. This designation requires special procedures to be used for clearing and grubbing, temporary stream crossings and grading operations within the Environmentally Sensitive Areas identified on the plans and as designated by the Engineer. This also requires special procedures to be used for seeding and mulching and stage seeding within the project. The Environmentally Sensitive Area shall be defined as a 50-foot buffer zone on both sides of the stream or depression, measured from top of stream bank or center of depression. Yreconstruction Conference Minutes B-3672 Page 7 Cleari»g and Grubbing - In areas identified as Environmentally Sensitive Areas, the Contractor may perform clearing operations but not grubbing operations until immediately prior to beginning grading s. grubbing) shall be allowed in this buffer zone until immediately prior to beginning grading (not operations. Erosion control devices shall be installed immediately following the clearing operation. Contra advised to only clear and grub where absolutely necessary. ctor was Grading- Once grading operations begin in identified Environmental) Sensitive progress in a continuous manner until complete. All construction within these areas shall progress in a continuous manner such that each phase is complete and areas are permanently stabilized prior t o beginning of next phase. Failure on the part of the Contractor to complete any phase of construction in a continuous manner in Environmentally Sensitive Areas will be just cause for the Engineer to direct the sus ensi work in accordance with Article 108-7 of the Standard Specifications.. P on of Minimize Removal of t'egetation - The Contractor shall minimize removal and disturbed areas within the project limits as directed. of vegetation at stream banks Waste and Borrow Sources - payment for temporary erosion control measures, except that made necessary by the Contractor's own negligence or for his own convenience, will be paid for at the a r unit price for the devices or measures utilized in borrow sources and waste areas. pp opriate contract No additional payment will be made for erosion control devices or permanent commercial borrow or waste pit. All erosion and sediment control practices that may be dre ui ed non any commercial borrow or waste site will be done at the Contractor's expense. q a Safety Fence - The Safety Fence shall be installed prior to any land disturbing activities. Stilling Basins will be discussed on site Monday, April 30, 2007. STRUCTURES Drilled Piers - Meeting will be held prior to construction. PERMITS Mrs. Johnson advised that the US Army Corps of Engineers and NCDENR have issued a project. permit for this The Contractor shall comply with all applicable permit conditions during construction of this project. Should the Contractor propose to utilize construction methods (such as temporary structures or fill in waters and/or wetlands for haul roads, work platforms, cofferdams, etc.) not specifically identified in the (individual, general or nationwide) authorizing the project, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility permit coordinate with the Engineer to determine what, if any, additional permit action is required. to Preconstruction Conference Minutes B-3672 Page 8 The Contractor shall also be responsible for initiating the request for the authorization of such construction method by the permitting agency. The request shall be submitted through the Engineer. The Contractor shall not utilize the construction method until it is approved by the permitting agency. The request normally takes approximately 60 days to process; however, no extensions of time or additional compensation will be granted for delays resulting from the Contractor's request for approval of construction methods not specificall identified in the permit. y All measures will be taken to avoid any temporary fill from entering Buffalo Creek from Bridge demolition shall follow NCDOT Best Management Practices for Construction andhMa me a demolition. nance Activities dated August 2003 and incorporate NCDOT policy entitled Bridge Demolition and Removal in Waters of the United States dated September 20, 1999. No bridge demolition debris or excavated or fill material will be placed at any time in any wetlands or surrounding waters, outside the alignment of the fill area indicated on the work plans. Rip Rap should not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the stream bed in a manner that precludes aquatic life passage. Bridge deck drains should not discharge directly into the stream All storm water runoff shall be directed as sheetflow through stream buffers at nonerosive velocities, unless otherwise approved by this certification. If concrete is used during construction, a dry work area should be maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water. Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete should not be into surface waters, due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills During construction of the project, no staging of equipment of any kind is permitted in waters protected riparian buffers. of the U. S. or All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area. Approved BMP measures from the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Activities Manual such as sandba rock berms, cofferdams and other diversion structures shall be used to prevent excava i ys' t on in flowing water. All fill slopes located in jurisdictional wetlands shall be placed at slopes no steeper than 3:1, unless otherwi authorized by this certification. se The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary, located within the construction corridor approved b this authorization, shall be clearly marked by highly visible fencing prior to any land disturbi y activities. areas within the fencing are prohibited, unless otherwise authorized by this certification, Impacts Contractor should read and become familiar with all aspects of the permit. Page 138 shows where mechanized clearing is allowed in the wetlands. A meeting will be held on-site to sho the Contractor where orange fencing should be installed, so there will be no confusion about where Contra w may work. ctor Preconstruction Conference Minutes B-3672 Page 9 Page 153 shows where you are allowed to clear in the buffers. All standard procedures will be implemented to avoid or minimize environmental impacts. There were no further questions and/or comments and the meeting was adjourned. C. C. MANGUM D A T APPROVED NAME AND TITLE s.w S„ Teo- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GOVERNOR July 19, 2007 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: The Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch is starting the project development, environmental and engineering studies for the proposed Village Road widening, Leland, Brunswick County. The project is included in the 2007-2013 North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program and is scheduled for right of way in fiscal year 2012 and construction in fiscal year 2013. Attached for your review and comments are the scoping information sheets for the proposed project. We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating potential environmental impacts of the project. If applicable, please identify any permits or approvals that may be required by your agency. A scoping meeting will be scheduled with NCDOT staff to discuss the proposed project in more detail. In order to include your comments in our materials for this meeting, we would appreciate your response by August 31, 3007. If you would like to attend the scoping meeting, please notify the project engineer. It is anticipated that a federally funded Environmental Assessment will be prepared for this project. This document will be prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Wade Kirby, Project Planning Engineer, of this Branch at (919) 733-7844, Ext. 223. Please include the TIP Project Number in all correspondence and comments. GJT/plr LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY Ms. Chrys Baggett, Director State Clearinghouse Department o rrp S r Gregory J. Project De Start of Study for LelarA, Widening of Village Road, from Navassa Road (SR 1435) to Lanvale Road (SR 1438), Brunswick County, Federal-Aid Project No. STP-1472(5), WBS No. 36594.1.1, TIP No. R-4063 Analysis Branch Attachment MAILING ADDRESS: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH NC 27699-1548 TELEPHONE: 919-733-3141 FAX: 919-733-9794 WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG LOCATION: TRANSPORTATION BUILDING 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET RALEIGH NC PDEA Scoping Procedures Rev 4/10/06 Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch Scoping Information Sheet TIP No.: R-4063 WBS No.: 36594.1.1 Federal Aid No: STP-1472 5 Division: 3 Sent Date: Jul 19, 2007 Revision Date: I , Meeting Date: Nov 28, 2007 County: Brunswick Widen Village Road (SR 1472) to multi-lanes, from South Navassa Road (SR 1435) to Lanvale Road (SR 1438) 3.4 miles. General Pro'ect Need: Increase Traffic Carrying Capacity. Reduce accident potential. Metropolitan / Rural Planning Organization Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Area: Planning Organization. NEPA/404 Mer ger Candidate?: ® Yes ? No ? Not sure Feasibility Stud y Completed?: ® Yes ? No 1999 1 Date Type of Environmental Documents to be Prepared / Project Schedule: Dates: T we of Document: Environmental Document: Right of Way: Let: FY 2012 FY 2013 EA FONSI Air Quality Status: ? Non-attainment ? Maintenance ® Attainment PAGE 1 OF 7 PDEA Scoping Procedures Design Criteria: Length of Project Limits: 3.4 miles Type of Access Control: (Existing / Proposed) Structure Inventory: Functional Classification: Rev 4/10/06 No control of access is recommended. Bridge number 208 crosses Sturgeon Creek close to the center of the project limits. Major collector. Strategic Highway Corridor Information: CTP/Thoroughfare Plan Designation (Facility Type): Roadway Typical Section: (Existing / Proposed) Proposed: Four-lane divided with two 12-foot lanes in each direction and 23-foot median with 10-foot shoulders. Bridge number 208 would be widened to have a clear roadway width of 64 feet with a five-foot sidewalk on each side. The Lincoln Road intersection would be realigned to a "T" intersection with Village Road. The SR 1438 Lanvale Road and Village Road intersection would be improved to include right-turn lanes on Village Road, and Lanvale Road would be widened to include a left-turn lane on the southbound approach. Typical Section in Compliance with Conformity Determination: ? Yes Right of Way_ (Existing / Proposed) Existing Posted Speed: Traffic (AADT): Not applicable. Major thoroughfare. Existing: Within the project limits, Village Road consists of two 10-foot wide lanes, one in each direction, with eight-foot soil shoulders. ? No Existing: 100 feet from South Navassa Road to bridge number 208 at Sturgeon Creek, varying between 50 and 80 feet from Sturgeon Creek to Lincoln Road, and 60 feet from Lincoln Road to Lanvale Road. Proposed: 110 foot right-of-way between South Navassa Road and Lincoln Road. Proposed Design Speed: % TTST: PAGE 2OF7 PDEA Scoping Procedures Current Year: Design Year: (1999) 9,900 vehicles per day (2025) 17,200 vehicles per day Rev 4/10/06 % Dual: % DHV: Design Standards Applicable: J AASHTO 3R Railroad Involvement: Village Road and Lincoln Road cross a CSX Transportation railroad line at-grade. Village Road crosses the single track at an acute angle. The crossing is signalized with warning lights only. Cost Estimate: TIP Estimate: Current Estimate: Construction: Right of Wa : Total Cost: 11,600,000 3,850,000 15,450,000 12,000,000 3,850,000 15,850,000 PAGE 3OF7 PDEA Scoping Procedures Rev 4/10/06 Include vicinity map on this page PAGE 4OF7 PDEA Scoping Procedures Rev 4/10/06 Include USGS quad map with name of quad on this page. PAGE 5OF7 M R ? tri N d• Cl) a a ? aV- ? `?-' v y N ? O ? ? m O (? Z N m L ?! ,J M ?4?? Y Z V 'D ACT 9 9 C ??J Y?< .'S F N I- N O g S m L .. $ m ? 3 CCCG a° V Nw s .` a E o o ? a YSm? w LU x _ o .a c vd? f- > O' aNi x ygE CC ,,yms?a d d Z?Z ''h C?3 m U' c 01 = p1 x¢ f V 5 UJ N r s rten 'E U O> C U CO n_ W o a J -? I I I _? O o 3 mN EE ?? ?Ex U % 7 Orr oT ?.? ?j r 1 ( 'T t i II i \ / ?a°1 _?•.,.. •, 1. , (i ? x~ ?? __ ? -i ?? ? v 1 T' x l lir- ,v'AA ? c lit t Z I ? • ._ ! t 4 ?°?YY - ? ??? i ?? I - p tom' I I L ,''N1r' \`,. /? •? , - • __ L ZL Z V -U -F+ Q CV I:.) -t\? yj \!,? .?7f, ;,"?JJ L• ?: •` _N({.c-?t _ ... '.??T.. e Ul lSf _ ? 7t • T ? 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EASLEY GOVERNOR LYNDO TiPPETT SECRETARY July 19, 2007 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Ms. Chrys Baggett, Director State Clearinghouse Department -0iAAVPft1M Gregory J. Project De Analysis Branch SUBJECT: Start of Study for Lelarll, Widenirig of Village Road, from Navassa Road (SR 1435) to Lanvale Road (SR 1438), Brunswick County, Federal-Aid Project No. STP-1472(5), WBS No. 36594.1.1, TIP No. R-4063 The Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch is starting the project development, environmental and engineering studies for the proposed Village Road widening, Leland, Brunswick County. The project is included in the 2007-2013 North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program and is scheduled for right of way in fiscal year 2012 and construction in fiscal year 2013. Attached for your review and comments are the scoping information sheets for the proposed project. We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating potential environmental impacts of the project. If applicable, please identify any permits or approvals that may be required by your agency. A scoping meeting will be scheduled with NCDOT staff to discuss the proposed project in more detail. In order to include your comments in our materials for this meeting, we would appreciate your response by August 31, 3007. If you would like to attend the scoping meeting, please notify the project engineer. It is anticipated that a federally funded Environmental Assessment will be prepared for this project. This document will be prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Wade Kirby, Project Planning Engineer, of this Branch at (919) 733-7844, Ext. 223. Please include the TIP Project Number in all correspondence and comments. GJT/plr Attachment MAILING ADDRESS: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS. 1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH NC 27699-1548 TELEPHONE: 919-733-3141 FAX: 919-733-9794 WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG LOCATION: TRANSPORTATION BUILDING 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET RALEIGH NC PDEA Scoping Procedures Rev 4/10/06 Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch Scoping Information Sheet TIP No.: R-4063 WBS No.: 36594.1.1 1 Federal Aid No: STP-1472 5 Division: 3 Sent Date: Jul 19, 2007 Revision Date: ?- Meeting Date: Nov 28, 2007 County:l Brunswick Project Descri tion: Widen Village Road (SR 1472) to multi-lanes, from South Navassa Road (SR 1435) to Lanvale Road (SR 1438) 3.4 miles. General Project Need: Increase Traffic Carrying Capacity. Reduce accident potential. Metropolitan / Rural Planning Organization Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Area: Planning Organization. NEPA/404 Merg er Candidate?: ® Yes ? No ? Not sure Feasibility Study Completed?: ® Yes ? No 1999 Date Type of Environmental Documents to be Prepared / Project Schedule: Dates: Type of Document: Environmental Document: Right of Way: Let: ?FY 2012 FY 2013 EA FONSI Air Quality Status: ? Non-attainment ? Maintenance ® Attainment PAGE 1 OF 7 PDEA Scoping Procedures Design Criteria: Length of Project Limits: 3.4 miles Type of Access Control: (Existing / Proposed) Structure Inventory: Functional Classification: Rev 4/10/06 No control of access is recommended. Bridge number 208 crosses Sturgeon Creek close to the center of the project limits. Major collector. Strategic Highway Corridor Information: CTP/Thoroughfare Plan Designation (Facility Type): Roadway Typical Section: (Existing / Proposed) Proposed: Four-lane divided with two 12-foot lanes in each direction and 23-foot median with 10-foot shoulders. Bridge number 208 would be widened to have a clear roadway width of 64 feet with a five-foot sidewalk on each side. The Lincoln Road intersection would be realigned to a "T" intersection with Village Road. The SR 1438 Lanvale Road and Village Road intersection would be improved to include right-turn lanes on Village Road, and Lanvale Road would be widened to include a left-turn lane on the southbound approach. Typical Section in Compliance with Conformity Determination: ? Yes Right of Way: (Existing / Proposed) Existing Posted Speed: Traffic (AADT): Not applicable. Major thoroughfare. Existing: Within the project limits, Village Road consists of two 10-foot wide lanes, one in each direction, with eight-foot soil shoulders. ? No Existing: 100 feet from South Navassa Road to bridge number 208 at Sturgeon Creek, varying between 50 and 80 feet from Sturgeon Creek to Lincoln Road, and 60 feet from Lincoln Road to Lanvale Road. Proposed: 110 foot right-of-way between South Navassa Road and Lincoln Road. Proposed Design Speed: % TTST: PAGE 2OF7 PDEA Scoping Procedures Current Year: Design Year: (1999) 9,900 vehicles per day (2025) 17,200 vehicles per day Rev 4/10/06. % Dual: % DHV: Design Standards Applicable: 1 AASHTO 3R Railroad Involvement: Village Road and Lincoln Road cross a CSX Transportation railroad line at-grade. Village Road crosses the single track at an acute angle. The crossing is signalized with warning lights only. Cost Estimate: TIP Estimate: Current Estimate: Construction: Right of Wa : Total Cost: 11,600,000 3,850,000 15,450,000 12,000,000 3,850,000 15,850,000 PAGE 3OF7 PDEA Scoping Procedures Rev 4/10/06 Include vicinity map on this page PAGE 4OF7 PDEA Scoping Procedures Rev 4/10/06 Include USGS quad map with name of quad on this page. PAGE 5OF7 M r W rc U. U N TD ccoo? N? 3 ae v JMb4 uZ 09 (1 0 ` O Q' w O f f6 O U ? S a m Z m_ A n o U o d $m? d N 'a 0 E ? O m> ? ? 8 s to c a s s) 9 Tn x °' t° a ( t { ? I I I Co ° ? W pNo OJ t f I o _ o ° ?E LL ?u4z Myn STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GOVERNOR LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY July 19, 2007 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Ms. Chrys Baggett, Director State Clearinghouse Department ool.A? Gregory J. Project De Analysis Branch SUBJECT: Start of Study for Lelarl, Widening of Village Road, from Navassa Road (SR 1435) to Lanvale Road (SR 1438), Brunswick County, Federal-Aid Project No. STP-1472(5), WBS No. 36594.1.1, TIP No. R-4063 The Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch is starting the project development, environmental and engineering studies for the proposed Village Road widening, Leland, Brunswick County. The project is included in the 2007-2013 North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program and is scheduled for right of way in fiscal year 2012 and construction in fiscal year 2013. Attached for your review and comments are the scoping information sheets for the proposed project. We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating potential environmental impacts of the project. If applicable, please identify any permits or approvals that may be required by your agency. A scoping meeting will be scheduled with NCDOT staff to discuss the proposed project in more detail. In order to include your comments in our materials for this meeting, we would appreciate your response by August 31, 3007. If you would like to attend the scoping meeting, please notify the project engineer. It is anticipated that a federally funded Environmental Assessment will be prepared for this project. This document will be prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Wade Kirby, Project Planning Engineer, of this Branch at (919) 733-7844, Ext. 223. Please include the TIP Project Number in all correspondence and comments. GJT/plr Attachment MAILING ADDRESS: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1548 MAILS ERVICE CENTER RALEIGH NC 27699-1548 TELEPHONE: 919-733-3141 FAX: 919-733-9794 WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG LOCATION: TRANSPORTATION BUILDING 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET RALEIGH NC PDEA Scoping Procedures Rev 4/10/06 Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch Scoping Information Sheet TIP No.: R-4063 WBS No.: 36594.1.1 Federal Aid No: STP-1472 5 Division: 3 Sent Date: Jul 19, 2007 Revision Date: Meeting Date: Nov 28, 2007 County: Brunswick Widen Village Road (SR 1472) to multi-lanes, from South Navassa Road (SR 1435) to Lanvale Road (SR 1438) 3.4 miles. General Project Need: Increase Traffic Carrying Capacity. Reduce accident potential. Metropolitan / Rural Planning Organization Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Area: Planning Organization. NEPA/404 Merg er Candidate?: ® Yes ? No ? Not sure Feasibility Stud y Completed?: ® Yes ? No 1999 Date Type of Environmental Documents to be Prepared / Project Schedule: Dates: T e of Document: Environmental Document: Right of Way: Let: FY 2012 FY 2013 EA FONSI Air Quality Status: ? Non-attainment ? Maintenance ® Attainment PAGE 1 OF 7 PDEA Scoping Procedures Design Criteria: Length of Project Limits: 3.4 miles Type of Access Control: (Existing / Proposed) Structure Inventory: Functional Classification: Rev 4/10/06 No control of access is recommended. Bridge number 208 crosses Sturgeon Creek close to the center of the project limits. Major collector. Strategic Highway Corridor Information: CTP/Thoroughfare Plan Designation (Facility Type Roadway Typical Section: (Existing / Proposed) Proposed: Four-lane divided with two 12-foot lanes in each direction and 23-foot median with 10-foot shoulders. Bridge number 208 would be widened to have a clear roadway width of 64 feet with a five-foot sidewalk on each side. The Lincoln Road intersection would be realigned to a "T" intersection with Village Road. The SR 1438 Lanvale Road and Village Road intersection would be improved to include right-turn lanes on Village Road, and Lanvale Road would be widened to include a left-turn lane on the southbound approach. Typical Section in Compliance with Conformity Determination: ? Yes Right of Way_ (Existing / Proposed) Existing Posted Speed: Traffic (AADT): Not applicable. Major thoroughfare. Existing: Within the project limits, Village Road consists of two 10-foot wide lanes, one in each direction, with eight-foot soil shoulders. ? No Existing: 100 feet from South Navassa Road to bridge number 208 at Sturgeon Creek, varying between 50 and 80 feet from Sturgeon Creek to Lincoln Road, and 60 feet from Lincoln Road to Lanvale Road. Proposed: 110 foot right-of-way between South Navassa Road and Lincoln Road. Proposed Design Speed: % TTST: PAGE 2OF7 PDEA Scoping Procedures Current Year: Design Year: (1999) 9,900 vehicles per day (2025) 17,200 vehicles per day Rev 4/10/06 % Dual: % DHV: Design Standards Applicable: AASHTO 3R Railroad Involvement: Village Road and Lincoln Road cross a CSX Transportation railroad line at-grade. Village Road crosses the single track at an acute angle. The crossing is signalized with warning lights only. Cost Estimate: TIP Estimate: Current Estimate: Construction: Right of Wa : Total Cost: 11,600,000 3,850,000 15,450,000 12,000,000 3,850,000 15,850,000 PAGE 3OF7 PDEA Scoping Procedures Rev 4/10/06 Include vicinity map on this page PAGE 4OF7 PDEA Scoping Procedures Rev 4/10/06 Include USGS quad map with name of quad on this page. PAGE 5OF7 R M r f « m c 1- M? v Z p fn a m y d ? « rb?y '?` z ?` N R c 2 a N m c6 Z c 3 d g< y ~ _6 O R' N O a F- l0 O V N d' t $ m m ¢ m a m U? E C) i If U d ?m? a '> d a x d d o .? c w m '? s3 `? lti w Z C N t (l O =o .? 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Central Gregor Proj ect LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY alysis Branch SUBJECT: Start of Study for Leland, Widening of Village Road, from Navassa Road (SR 1435) to Lanvale Road (SR 1438), Brunswick County, Federal-Aid Project No. STP-1472(5), VMS No. 36594.1.1, TIP No. R-4063 The Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch is starting the project development, environmental and engineering studies for the proposed Village Road widening, Leland, Brunswick County. The project is included in the 2007-2013 North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program and is scheduled for right of way in fiscal year 2012 and construction in fiscal year 2013. Attached for your review and comments are the scoping information sheets for the proposed project. We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating potential environmental impacts of the project. If applicable, please identify any permits or approvals that may be required by your agency. A scoping meeting will be scheduled with NCDOT staff to discuss the proposed project in more detail. In order to include your comments in our materials for this meeting, we would appreciate your response by August 31, 3007. If you would like to attend the scoping meeting, please notify the project engineer. It is anticipated that a federally funded Environmental Assessment will be prepared for this project. This document will be prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Wade Kirby, Project Planning Engineer, of this Branch at (919) 733-7844, Ext. 223. Please include the TIP Project Number in all correspondence and comments. GJT/plr Attachment MAILING ADDRESS: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH NC 27699-1548 TELEPHONE: 919-733-3141 FAX: 919-733-9794 WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG ••9??R`4,n?r?fC h LOCATION: TRANSPORTATION BUILDING 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET RALEIGH NC PDEA Scoping Procedures Rev 4/10/06 Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch Scoping Information Sheet TIP No.: R-4063 1 WBS No.: 36594.1.1 1 Federal Aid No: STP-1472 5 Division: 3 Sent Date: Jul 19, 2007 Revision Date: Meeting Date: Nov 28, 2007 County: Brunswick on: Widen Village Road (SR 1472) to multi-lanes, from South Navassa Road (SR 1435) to Lanvale Road (SR 1438) 3.4 miles. General Project Need: Increase Traffic Carrying Capacity. Reduce accident potential. Metropolitan / Rural Planning Organization Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Area: Planning Organization. NEPA/404 Merg er Candidate?: ® Yes ? No ? Not sure Feasibility Study Completed?: ® Yes ? No 1999 Date Type of Environmental Documents to be Prepared / Project Schedule: Dates: T e of Document: Environmental Document: Right of Way: Let: FY 2012 FY 2013 EA FONSI Air Quality Status: ? Non-attainment ? Maintenance ® Attainment PAGE 1 OF 7 PDEA Scoping Procedures Design Criteria: Length of Project Limits: 13.4 miles Type of Access Control: (Existing / Proposed) Structure Inventory: Functional Classification: Strategic Highway Corridor Information: CTP/Thoroughfare Plan Designation (Facility Type): Roadway Typical Section: (Existing / Proposed) Typical Section in Compliance with Conformity Determination: ? Yes Right of Way: (Existing / Proposed) Existing Posted Speed: Traffic (AADT): Rev 4/10/06 No control of access is recommended. Bridge number 208 crosses Sturgeon Creek close to the center of the project limits. Major collector. Not applicable. Major thoroughfare. Existing: Within the project limits, Village Road consists of two 10-foot wide lanes, one in each direction, with eight-foot soil shoulders. Proposed: Four-lane divided with two 12-foot lanes in each direction and 23-foot median with 10-foot shoulders. Bridge number 208 would be widened to have a clear roadway width of 64 feet with a five-foot sidewalk on each side. The Lincoln Road intersection would be realigned to a "T" intersection with Village Road. The SR 1438 Lanvale Road and Village Road intersection would be improved to include right-turn lanes on Village Road, and Lanvale Road would be widened to include a left-turn lane on the southbound approach. ? No Existing: 100 feet from South Navassa Road to bridge number 208 at Sturgeon Creek, varying between 50 and 80 feet from Sturgeon Creek to Lincoln Road, and 60 feet from Lincoln Road to Lanvale Road. Proposed: 110 foot right-of-way between South Navassa Road and Lincoln Road. Proposed Design Speed: % TTST: -- 7 PAGE 2OF7 PDEA Scoping Procedures Current Year: Design Year: (1999) 9,900 vehicles per day (2025) 17,200 vehicles per day Rev 4/10/06 % Dual: % DHV: Design Standards Applicable: J AASHTO 3R Railroad Involvement: Village Road and Lincoln Road cross a CSX Transportation railroad line at-grade. Village Road crosses the single track at an acute angle. The crossing is signalized with warning lights only. Cost Estimate: TIP Estimate: Current Estimate: Construction: Riaht of Wav: Total Cost: 11,600,000 3,850,000 15,450,000 12,000,000 3,850,000 15,850,000 PAGE 3OF7 PDEA Scoping Procedures Rev 4/10/06 Include vicinity map on this page PAGE 4 OF 7 PDEA Scoping Procedures Rev 4/10/06 Include USGS quad map with name of quad on this page. PAGE 5OF7 ;! G, N h }} 0.' V y I Cl) co a 'C v -o 83 1?' y ??? U 2 U 0.0 K v rn m N r? v c Z 3 ? gF ?? 2 C O N? ¢ v t or_ . g ¢ n m ? U $ S ?m? * ??? d ?J ?1I I 1II I O I I I o 3 U ?p ?y ?' ? ow J :I lJ oo om%rim _ Z LL -?i fS3 PDEA Scoping Procedures Rev 4/10/06 Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch Scoping Information Sheet TIP No.: R-4063 WBS No.: 36594.1.1 Federal Aid No: STP-1472 5 Division: 3 -? Sent Date: Jul 19, 2007 Revision Date: -? Meeting Date: 1 Nov 28, 2007 County: Brunswick ion: Widen Village Road (SR 1472) to multi-lanes, from South Navassa Road (SR 1435) to Lanvale Road (SR 1438) 3.4 miles. General Project Need: Increase Traff ic Carrying Capacity. Reduce accident potential. Metropolitan / Rural Planning Organization Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Area: Planning Organization. NEPA/404 Merg er Candidate?: ® Yes ? No ? Not sure Feasibility Stud y Completed?: ® Yes ? No 1999 Date Type of Environmental Documents to be Prepared / Project Schedule: Dates: Type of Document: Environmental Document: Aril 30, 2010 May 27, 2011 Right of Way: FY 2012 Let: FY 2013 EA FONSI Air Quality Status: ? Non-attainment ? Maintenance ® Attainment PAGE 1 OF 7 PDEA Scoping Procedures Design Criteria: Length of Project Limits: 3.4 miles Type of Access Control: (Existing / Proposed) Structure Inventory: Functional Classification: Rev 4/10/06 No control of access is recommended. Bridge number 208 crosses Sturgeon Creek close to the center of the project limits. Major collector. Strategic Highway Corridor Information: CTP/Thoroughfare Plan Designation (Facility Type Roadway Typical Section: (Existing / Proposed) Proposed: Four-lane divided with two 12-foot lanes in each direction and 23-foot median with 10-foot shoulders. Bridge number 208 would be widened to have a clear roadway width of 64 feet with a five-foot sidewalk on each side. The Lincoln Road intersection would be realigned to a "T" intersection with Village Road. The SR 1438 Lanvale Road and Village Road intersection would be improved to include right-turn lanes on Village Road, and Lanvale Road would be widened to include a left-turn lane on the southbound approach. Typical Section in Compliance with Conformity Determination: ? Yes ? No Right of Way: (Existing / Proposed) Existing Posted Speed: Traffic (AADT): Not applicable. Major thoroughfare. Existing: Within the project limits, Village Road consists of two 10-foot wide lanes, one in each direction, with eight-foot soil shoulders. Existing: 100 feet from South Navassa Road to bridge number 208 at Sturgeon Creek, varying between 50 and 80 feet from Sturgeon Creek to Lincoln Road, and 60 feet from Lincoln Road to Lanvale Road. Proposed: 110 foot right-of-way between South Navassa Road and Lincoln Road. Proposed Design Speed: % TTST: PAGE 2OF7 PDEA Scoping Procedures Current Year: Design Year: (1999) 9,900 vehicles per day (2025) 17,200 vehicles per day Rev 4/10/06 % Dual: % DHV: Design Standards Applicable: J AASHTO 3R Railroad Involvement: Village Road and Lincoln Road cross a CSX Transportation railroad line at-grade. Village Road crosses the single track at an acute angle. The crossing is signalized with warning lights only. Cost Estimate: TIP Estimate: Current Estimate: Construction: Right of Way: Total Cost: 11,600,000 3,850,000 15,450,000 12,000,000 3,850,000 15,850,000 PAGE 3OF7 PDEA Scoping Procedures Rev 4/10/06 Include vicinity map on this page PAGE 4OF7 PDEA Scoping Procedures Rev 4/10/06 Include USGS quad map with name of quad on this page. PAGE 5OF7 M C\l fl- ;o (O Z c rL U O C) ' 0 O p 0 U N x ml :: t °' v n m m = U 3 m r d w g rn _ o .c m o 12 va 'a rn O > C __ to x 3 U1 ° ¦ m" Gov m Z a `6n v I t l o ' I I I ° o `_ U m N E ° ? 7 ?..J ? ?z U y ..? STAGE a. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GOVERNOR July 19, 2007 LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. John Hennessy__ Division of Vier Qua ' ands FROM: Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.,- Project Development and E ronme al Anal is Branch SUBJECT: Start of Study for Leland, Widening of Village Road, from Navassa Road (SR 1435) to Lanvale Road (SR 1438), Brunswick County, Federal-Aid Project No. STP-1472(5), WBS No. 36594.1.1, TIP No. R-4063 The Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch is starting the project development, environmental and engineering studies for the proposed Village Road widening, Leland, Brunswick County. The project is included in the 2007-2013 North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program and is scheduled for right of way in fiscal year 2012 and construction in fiscal year 2013. Attached for your review and comments are the scoping information sheets for the proposed project. We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating potential environmental impacts of the project. If applicable, please identify any permits or approvals that may be required by your agency. A scoping meeting will be scheduled with NCDOT staff to discuss the proposed project in more detail. In order to include your comments in our materials for this meeting, we would appreciate your response by August 31, 3007. If you would like to attend the scoping meeting, please notify the project engineer. It is anticipated that a federally funded Environmental Assessment will be prepared for this project. This document will be prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Wade Kirby, Project Planning Engineer, of this Branch at (919) 733-7844, Ext. 223. Please include the TIP Project Number in all correspondence and comments. 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