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JAMES B. HUN r JR. P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 DAVID McCOY
GovFRNOR SECRETARY
July 13, 1999
U.S. Army Corps of Engincers
Raleigh Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road
Suite 120
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
ATTENTION: Mr. Eric Alsni,:yer
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Yadkin County, new connector from US 421 to SR 1146 (Shacktown Road)
with a new interchange at US 421, TIP No. R-2923C, State Project No. 8.277080 1,
Federal Aid Project No. STP-1130(4).
Attached please find copies of the revised permit drawings for the above mentioned
project. Per our telephone conversation, the revisions do not impact any additional
jurisdictional wetlands or streams segments; therefore, no permit modifications should be
appropriate.
If you have any further questions or need additional information, please contact Mr.
Randy Griffin at [phone] extention 280.
?Sinncerely,
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William D. Gilmore P.E.
Manager Project Development &
Environmental Analysis Branch
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Mr. A.L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. W.E. Hoke, P.E., Division 11. Enizineer
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
P.O. BOX 25201, RALF.IGI I, N.C. 27011-5201
July 9, 1996
MEMORANDUM TO
FROM:
Mr. Eric Galamb
DEM - DEHNR - Water Quality Section
GARLAND B. GARRETT JR.
SECRHARY
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H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
SUBJECT: Yadkin County, Construct New Road from US 421 to
SR 1146 (Shacktown Road) with a new Interchange on
US 421, TIP Project R-2923C
Attached for your review and comments are the scoping sheets for the subject
project (See attached map for project location). The purpose of these sheets and the
related review procedure is to have an early "meeting of the minds" as to the scope of
work that should be performed and thereby enable us to better implement the project. A
scoping meeting for this project is scheduled for July 19, 1996 at 2:00 P. M. in the
Roadway Design Branch Conference Room (Building A Century Center). You may
provide us with your comments at the meeting or mail them to us prior to that date.
Thank you for your assistance in this part of our planning process. If there are any
questions about the meeting or the scoping sheets, please call Tracy Turner, Project
Planning Engineer, at 733-7844, Ext. 252.
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PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
Date: July 9, 1996
Revision Date:
Project Development Stage
? Programming
® Planning
Design
TIP # R-2 23
PROJECT # (Project # currently unavailable)
F.A. PROJECT # N/A
DIVISION: 11
COUNTY: Yadkin
ROUTE: (New Facility) FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION: (New Facilitvl __
LENGTH: 762 meters (2500 feet)
PURPOSE OF PROJECT: To provide a direct north-south connection between US 421
and the industrial development on SR 1605 (East Main Street) and SR 1146 (Shacktown
Road). This facility should also reduce congestion on US601 and on Shacktown Road.
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT (INCLUDING SPECIFIC LIMITS) AND MAJOR
ELEMENTS OF WORK:
Construct a three-lane, thirty-six foot, roadway plus two foot paved shoulders on new
location from US 421 to SR 1146. A new interchange will be constructed at US 421 as part
of this project. SR 1742 (US 421 Service Road) will be realigned in the vicinity of the
proposed interchange.
TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT TO BE PREPARED: SEA/SFONSI
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY SCHEDULE: SEA/SFONSI due March 1997
WILL THERE BE SPECIAL FUNDING PARTICIPATION BY MUNICIPALITY,
DEVELOPERS, OR OTHERS? Yes ? No
IF YES, BY WHOM AND AMOUNT: ($)_____, or_____ (%)
HOW AND WHEN WILL THIS BE PAID?
PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
TYPE OF ACCESS CONTROL: Interchange - Full, New Roadway - None
NUMBER OF: Interchanges 1 Grade Separations 0 Stream Crossings 1
TYPICAL SECTION OF ROADWAY:
Existing: N/A
Proposed: Three-lane, thirty-six foot, roadway plus two foot paved shoulders.
TRAFFIC (ADT): Projected volumes will be available October 4, 1996.
DESIGN STANDARDS APPLICABLE: AASHTO ® 3R R
DESIGN SPEED: 80 km/h (50 MPH)
CURRENT COST ESTIMATE:
Construction Cost (including engineering
and contingencies) .......................................................................... $ 9,700,000
Right of Way Cost (including relocation,
utililities and acquisition) ............................................................... $ 750,000 **
**TIP Right-of-Way Estimate
Force Account Items ....................................................................... $
Preliminary Engineering ................................................................ $
Total Cost ........................................................................................ $ 10,450,000
TIP COST ESTIMATE:
Construction .................................................................................... $ 4,000,000
Right of Way ................................................................................... $ 750,000
TOTAL TIP COST ESTIMATE ............. $ 4,750,000
OTHER PROJECTS IN THE AREA:
R-2120, Widen US 421 to a four lane divided facility from I-77 to West of the
Yadkin River. This project is constructed.
R-2923A&B Construct a two lane shoulder section on new location from SR 1146
to SR 1605. This project is under construction.
PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
LIST ANY SPECIAL FEATURES, SUCH AS RAILROAD INVOLVEMENT, WHICH
COULD AFFECT COST OR SCHEDULE OF PROJECT:
ITEMS REQUIRED (X) COMMENTS COST
Estimated Costs of Improvements:
®Pavement:
®Surface .............................................................................................. $ 1,042,408
F-113ase ................................................................................................... $
Milling & Recycling ......................................................................... $
nTurnouts .............................................................................:.............. $
Shoulders:
F-]Paved ................................................................................................. $
DEarthern ............................................................................................. $
®Earthwork .................................................................................................. $ 3,285,485
nSubsurface Items ......................................................................................... $
®Subgrade and Stabilization ........................................................................ $ 174,532
®Drainage (List any special items) .............................................................. $ 350,000

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Sub-Drainage ............................... $
®Structures: Width x Length
FjBridge Rehabilitation x .......................................... $
®New Bridge 48 feet x 190 feet ........................................ $ 528,960
Widen Bridge x ......................................... $
Remove Bridge x ......................................... $
F-INew Culvert: Size Length ............................ $
Culvert Extension ...........................
Retaining Walls: ....................
F-jNoise Walls ...........................
nOther Misc. Structures ..........
®Concrete Curb & Gutter 2' 6".......
FjConcrete Sidewalk .......................
®Guardrai 1 .......................................
®Fencing: W.W. hand/or C.L. F-] ...
®Erosion Control .............................
Landscaping ...............................................
Lighting
..................................................... $
..................................................... $
..................................................... $
T
............................................. $
............................................. $
............................................. $
............................................. $
............................................. $
............................................. $
.................................................................................................... $
®Traffic Control ...............................
®Signing:
®New ......................................
?Upgraded ..............................
Traffic Signals:
nNew .......................................
nRevised ..................................
.......................................................... $
............................................................. $
............................................................. $
............................................................. $
............................................................. $
27,600
76,000
50,000
206,500
175,000
180,000
PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
ITEMS REQUIRED (X) COMMENTS COST
ERR Signals:
r-]New .................................................................................................. $
F-]Revised .............................................................................................. $
With or Without Arms ...................................................................... $
FjIf 3R:
F]Drainage Safety Enhancement .......................................................... $
Roadside Safety Enhancement ..........................................:. $
Realignment for Safety Upgrade ....................................................... $
®Pavement Markings:
F-]Paint .................................................................................................. $
®Thermo and Markers .......................................................................... $ 25,000
F-]Delineators ......................................................................................... $
®Other .......................................................................................................... $
®Clearing,grubbing .............................................................................. $ 600,000
®Mobilization, Miscellaneous ............................................................. $ 1,713,515
Contract Cost: $ 8,435,000
Subtotal ........................................................................................................... $
Engineering & Contingencies .........................................................................$ 1,265,000
Preliminary Engineering Costs ....................................................................... $
Force Account ............................................................................................... $
CONSTRUCTION Subtotal: .................................... $ 9,7001000
Right of Way:
EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY WIDTH: N/A
WILL EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY CONTAIN IMPROVEMENTS?
Yes ? No
® New Right of Way Needed: Width 100 feet .............................$ Not Available
F] Easements: Type Width ..................................................$
® Utilities: ...............................................................................................$ Not Available
RIGHT OF WAY Subtotal: .................................$ 750,000**
** (TIP R/W Estimate)
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $ 10,450,000
Cost Estimate Prepared By: Allan Jones, Design Services Date: July 9, 1996
Scoping Sheets Prepared By: Tracy Turner, P&E Date: July 9, 1996
THE ABOVE SCOPING INFORMATION HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED
BY:
INIT. DATE
Highway Design
Roadway
Structure _
Design Services
Geotechnical
Hydraulics
Loc. & Surveys
Photogrammetry
Prel. Est. Engr.
Planning & Environ. _
Right of Way
R/W Utilities
Traffic Engineering _
Project Management _
County Manager _
City/Municipality _
Others _
Others
INIT. DATE
Board of Tran. Member
Board of Tran. Member
Dir. Plan. & Prog. _
Dep. Admin.-Preconst.
Chief Engineer-Oper.
Secondary Roads Off.
Construction Branch
Roadside Environmental
Maintenance Branch
Bridge Maintenance
Statewide Planning
Division Engineer
Bicycle Coordinator
Program Development
FHWA _
Dept. of Cult. Res. _
Dept. of EH & NR _
Others
Scoping Sheet for local officials will be sent to Division Engineer for handling.
IF YOU ARE NOT IN AGREEMENT WITH PROPOSED PROJECT OR SCOPING,
NOTE YOUR PROPOSED REVISIONS BELOW AND INITIAL AND DATE AFTER
COMMENTS.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF 1PANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRFTT 1R
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201. RALFIGI 1, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY
August 2, 1996
MEMORANDUM TO: Project File
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FROM: Tracy Turner, Project Planning
Planning and Environmental Branch
SUBJECT: Yadkin County, Construction of a roadway on new location
from US 421 to SR 1146 (Shacktown Road) with a new
interchange at US 421. TIP Project R-2923C.
A scoping meeting for the subject project was held in the Roadway Design
Branch Conference Room on July 19, 1996. The following persons were in attendance:
Carl McCann NCDOT - Division 11
Beth Vanderburg Traffic Control
Jerry Snead Hydraulics
Carl Storch Photogrammetry
Phil Williamson Photogrammetry
Betsy Cox Structure Design
Harry Thompson Roadway Design
Sue Flowers Roadway Design
Lee McCrory Roadway Design
Mark Hussey Roadway Design
Lanette Cook Program Development
Ray McIntyre Program Development
Eddie Sasser Congestion Management
Don Sellars Right of Way
Sid Autry Location and Surveys
Rob Hanson Planning and Environmental
Tracy Turner Planning and Environmental
The following is a summary of comments made at the meeting and through
written correspondence.

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General Description
TIP Project R-2923C proposes to construct a two-lane roadway on new location
from US 421 to SR 1146 (Shacktown Road) in Yadkin County for a length of 0.76
kilometers (0.47 miles). A new interchange is proposed at US 421. A state project
number has not yet been assigned to the project. It should be assigned in two to three
weeks.
AdJacent Properties
A church is located on Shacktown Road near the northern terminus of the
proposed project. Sue Flowers said that they will try to shift the alignment to avoid all
impacts to this church.
Yadkin County Park is located in the southeast quadrant of the proposed
interchange. This park is funded by the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
Due to this all impacts to the park should be avoided, if possible.
Yadkin Memorial Gardens, a cemetery, is located in the northwest quadrant.
Alignment
The new facility will parallel a private road located just west of the proposed
roadway. It is recommended that this roadway be left in place.
In order to limit impacts to the cemetery and the park, it is recommended that the
proposed interchange have a ramp and a loop in the northeast and southwest quadrants.
The service road located south of US 421 will be relocated in the vicinity of the
proposed interchange. The proposed design speed for the service road is 40-50 km/h (25-
30 mph). Lee McCrory is studying the possibility of designing the service road to avoid
all impacts to the park.
Typical Section
Several typical sections for the new location section were discussed. A two-lane
shoulder section with a pavement width of 8.5 meters (28 feet) was recommended in the
feasibility study. According to the feasibility study a two lane section would serve the
projected traffic adequately.
A five-lane typical section was requested by the Division due to the industrial
development occurring in the area. This typical section was rejected due to the cost;
however, a three-lane section with provisions for construction of a future five-lane section
was discussed. The roadway and structure could be constructed such that all widening
would be on one side. The possibility of constructing a five-lane structure was also
discussed. A five-lane structure would cost approximately $250,000 more according to
Lee McCrory. Ray McIntyre pointed out that these improvements may not be feasible
from a cost standpoint or they may delay the project.
The current scope is defined as a three-lane typical section with turn lanes at the
intersection with SR 1146 and the interchange ramps. The improvements and the
interchange structure will be constructed to allow for future five-lane widening.
R-2932B will be adding turn lanes to SR 1146 (Shacktown Road), so these Y-line
improvements will not be part of the proposed project.
Roadway Design proposed a continuous lane approximately 1037 meters (3400
feet) long on the north side of US 421 from the new interchange to the US 601
interchange. This lane is needed in order to allow trucks to gain enough speed in order to
merge onto US 421 westbound.
Control of Access
Full control of access is proposed around the interchange with no control of
access along the new facility.
Purpose and Need
The proposed project will provide a direct north-south connection between US
421 and the industrial development on SR 1605 (East Main Street) and SR 1146
(Shacktown Road). This facility will also reduce congestion on US 601 and on
Shacktown Road.
Sue Flowers pointed out that Shacktown Road is not a good alternative for the
anticipated truck traffic to be using.
Adjacent Projects:
TIP Project R-2120 widened US 421 to a four lane facility from I-77 to west of
the Yadkin River. This project is complete.
TIP Projects R-2923 A&B are to construct a two lane shoulder section on new
location from SR 1146 (Shacktown Road) to SR 1605 (East Main Street). R-2923A is
under construction. Construction on R-2923B will begin in FFY `97.
Thoroughfare Plan
The new facility is shown as a major thoroughfare on the 1982 Yadkinville
Transportation Plan. The proposed project is the southern terminus of a connector road
connecting US 601 on the north side of Yadkinville to US 421 east of Yadkinville.
Wes Stafford of Statewide Planning provided the following written comments:
1. In 1983, this project was considered the most important on the
thoroughfare plan.
2. It was expected to provide access to the industrial facilities along Main
Street as well as to provide relief to existing US 601.
3. This project completes one phase of a proposed long range loop facility
around Yadkinville.
Bicycle Facilities:
Written comments were received from Curtis Yates. No bicycle or pedestrian
facilities are recommended.
Potentially Historic Architecture or Archeological Sites:
Ms. Debbie Bevin met with Tracy Turner on August 7, 1996. No archaeological
or architectural survey are likely to be needed.
Stream Crossings:
Tributary of Deep Creek. Jerry Snead commented that this stream is intermittent.
Comments by Environmental Agencies:
Eric Galamb and David Cox visited Tracy Turner on July 17, 1996 to review the
project. They had the following comments:
DEM - Eric Galamb commented: Project Area is classified as WS-IV.
Coordinate any stream relocation with Wildlife Resources Commission if the
tributary is a permanent stream. If it is an intermittent stream, no coordination is
necessary.
WRC - David Cox commented: Use BMP's for the proposed project.
Design Speed:
A design speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) is recommended for the new location
section.
Traffic Counts:
Traffic projections have been requested. They should be completed by October 8,
1996.
Utilities:
Sid Autry commented that the utility impact rating for the proposed project should
be low. Water lines, fiber optic cable, and sewer lines are located along the proposed
project.
Division Comments:
The following written comments were received from the Division Engineer.
1. Entire interchange should be controlled access extending south of US 421
and extending 400 feet north of the ramp terminals on the north side of US
421. The remainder of the project should be partial control of access.
2. Should build a five lane facility with a five lane bridge due to development
in the are and due to the thoroughfare plan recommendations.
Schedule:
Currently scheduled as a State EA/FONSI.
EA/FONSI: March 1997
Right-of-Way: June 1997
Let date October 1998
A public workshop should not be necessary. According to Sid Autry and Carl
McCann, all residents have been contacted. There has been no opposition to the proposed
project. Surveys for the project are almost complete.
Lee McCrory will provide a functional design to Planning and Environmental as
soon as possible.
Sue Flowers requested that the document be completed as early as possible in
March to allow time for the Design Public Hearing.
The design should be ready by January.
Funding:
This project is currently state funded.
TIP Estimate Current Estimate
R/W 750,000 750,000 **
Construction 4.000.000 9.700.000
Total 4,750,000 10,450,000
** TIP Right of Way Estimate
Lee McCrory commented that the cost estimate is very preliminary. The
earthwork costs may change quite a lot once topographic mapping is available.
Due to the cost overrun, Ray McIntyre met with Frank Vick, Calvin Leggett, Don
Morton, and Lee McCrory on July 31, 1996 to discuss the project. At this meeting, they
discussed several alternatives to reduce the cost. They discussed tightening up the service
road to bring it closer to US 421 and severing the service road on the west side of the new
interchange. The Roadway Design Unit will be investigating the feasibility of staying off
of the park property entirely. A five lane bridge at the interchange was not approved;
however, the bridge will be designed to allow for future widening to five lanes. Also at
the meeting, the possibility of changing the project to federal funding and processing the
project as a Federal Categorical Exclusion was discussed. Planning and Environmental
will check to see that the Federal Highway Administration agrees with a Categorical
Exclusion and whether the document change will delay the project.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION "bee
JAMES Q. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARIAND Q. GARRF11' JR.
UOV[RNO R P.O. BOX 2SM, RAITIGI I, N.C. 27611 5201 SR REIARY
September 23, 1996
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Eric Galamb
DEM - DEHNR - Water Quality Lab pc,
4401 Reedy Creek Road J GV_
FROM: H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
SUBJECT: Yadkin County, Construct New Road from US 421 to
SR 1146 (Shacktown Road) with a New Interchange on
US 421, Federal Aid Project STP-1130(4), State Project
8.277080 1, TIP Project R-2923C
The Planning and Environmental Branch of the Division of Highways has begun
studying the proposed construction of the subject roadway and interchange. The project
is included in the 1997-2003 North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program and is
scheduled for right of way in fiscal year 1997 and construction in fiscal year 1999.
T.I.P. Project R-2923C proposes to construct a two-lane roadway on new location
from US 421 to SR 1 146 (Shacktown Road) in Yadkin County for a length of 0.76 km
(0.47 miles). A new interchange is proposed at US 421.
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 which may be required by your agency. Your comments will be
used in the preparation of a federally funded Categorical Exclusion. This document will
be prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. It is desirable that
your agency respond by November 22, 1996 so that your comments can be used in the
preparation of this document.
If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Tracy Turner,
Project Planning Engineer, of this Branch at [phone], Ext. 252.
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Department of Environment,
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Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., G ove mor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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November 4, 1996
MEMORANDUM
To: Tracy Turner, NCDOT
From: Eric Galamb5"
Subject: Water Quality Checklist for EA/EIS Documents
New Road From US 421 to SR 1146
Yadkin County, TIP # R-2923C
The Division of Water Quality (WQ) requests that the following topics be discussed in
the EA/EIS documents:
A. Identify the streams potentially impacted by the project. The stream
classifications should be current. Are the streams supporting their uses?
B. Identify the linear feet of stream channelization/relocations. If the original
stream banks were vegetated, it is requested that the channelized/relocated
stream banks be revegetated.
C. Number of stream crossings.
D. Will permanent spill catch basins be utilized? WQ requests that these catch
basins be placed at all water supply stream crossings. Identify the responsible
party for maintenance.
E. Identify the stormwater controls (permanent and temporary) to be employed.
F. Please ensure that sediment and erosion control measures are riot placed in
wetlands.
G. Wetland Impacts
i) Identify the federal manual used for identifying and delineating
jurisdictional wetlands.
ii) Have wetlands been avoided as much as possible?
iii) Have wetland impacts been minimized?
iv) Mitigation measures to compensate for habitat losses.
v) Wetland impacts by plant communities affected.
vi) Quality of wetlands impacted.
vii) Total wetland impacts.
viii) List the 401 General Certification numbers requested from WQ.
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H. Borrow/waste areas should avoid wetlands to the maximum extent practicable.
Prior to the approval of any borrow/waste site in a wetland, the contractor shall
obtain a 401 Certification from WQ.
Did NCDOT utilize the existing road alignments as much as possible? Why not
(if applicable)?
J. Please provide a detailed discussion for mass-transit as an option.
K. To what extent can traffic congestion management techniques alleviate the
traffic problems in the study area?
L. Please provide a conceptual mitigation plan to help the environmental review.
The mitigation plan may state the following:
1. Compensatory mitigation will be considered only after wetland impacts have
been avoided and minimized to the maximum extent possible.
2. On-site, in-kind mitigation is the preferred method of mitigation. In-kind
mitigation within the same watershed is preferred over out-of-kind mitigation.
3. Mitigation should be in the following order: restoration, creation,
enhancement, and lastly banking.
M. To the maximum extent practicable, DOT should not install the bridge bents in
the creek.
N. DWQ requests that weep holes not be installed in the replacement bridges in
order to prevent sediment and other pollutants from entering the body of water.
If this is not completely possible, weep holes should not be installed directly
over water.
WO is also concerned about secondary wetland impacts. For WQ to concur with an
alternative in the mountains or the piedmont, DOT will need to commit to full control of
access to the wetland parcels or DOT to purchase these parcels for wetland
mitigation.
Please note that a 401 Water Quality Certification cannot be issued until the
conditions of NCAC 15A: 01C.0402 (Limitations on Actions During NCEPA Process)
are met. This regulation prevents WQ from issuing the 401 Certification until a FONSI
or Record of Decision (ROD) has been issued by the Department requiring the
document. It is recommended that if the 401 Certification application is submitted for
review prior to the sign off, the applicant states that the 401 should not be issued until
the applicant informs WQ that the FONSI or ROD has been signed off by the
Department.
Written concurrence of 401 Water Quality Certification may be required for this project.
Applications requesting coverage under our General Certification 14 or General Permit
31 (with wetland impact) will require written concurrence. Please be aware that 401
Certification may be denied if wetland or water impacts have not been avoided and
minimized to the maximum extent practicable.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
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Division of Water Quality
Ja mes EL Hunt, Jr., G ove mor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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November 4, 1996
MEMORANDUM
To: Tracy Turner, NCDOT
From: Eric Galambx
Subject: Water Quality Checklist for EA/EIS Documents
New Road From US 421 to SR 1146
Yadkin County, TIP # R-2923C
The Division of Water Quality (WQ) requests that the following topics be discussed in
the EA/EIS documents:
A. Identify the streams potentially impacted by the project. The stream
classifications should be current. Are the streams supporting their uses?
B. Identify the linear feet of stream channelization/relocations. If the original
stream banks were vegetated, it is requested that the channelized/re located
stream banks be revegetated.
C. Number of stream crossings.
D. Will permanent spill catch basins be utilized? WQ requests that these catch
basins be placed at all water supply stream crossings. Identify the responsible
party for maintenance.
E. Identify the stormwater controls (permanent and temporary) to be employed.
F. Please ensure that sediment and erosion control measures are not placed in
wetlands.
G. Wetland Impacts
i) Identify the federal manual used for identifying and delineating
jurisdictional wetlands.
ii) Have wetlands been avoided as much as possible?
iii) Have wetland impacts been minimized?
iv) Mitigation measures to compensate for habitat losses.
V) Wetland impacts by plant communities affected.
vi) Quality of wetlands impacted.
vii) Total wetland impacts.
viii) List the 401 General Certification numbers requested from WQ.
Environmental Sciences Branch • 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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NOTICE OF AN OPEN FORUM PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE
PROPOSED NEW INTERCHANGE AT US 421 AND NEW LOCATION
ROAD FROM US 421 TO SR 1146 (SHACKTOWN ROAD)
Project 8.2770801 R-2923C Yadkin County
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will hold the above open forum
public hearing on May 20, 1997 between the hours of 4PM and 7PM in the Yadkinville
Town Hall, 209 North Jackson Street.
Interested individuals may attend this informal hearing at their convenience
during the above stated hours. Department of Transportation representatives will be
available to answer questions and receive comments relative to the proposed project.
There will be no formal session held. Additional materials may be submitted for a
period of 10 days from the date of the hearing to: L. T. Dudley, P. E. at P. 0. Box 25201,
Raleigh, NC 27611.
Under this project, it is proposed to construct a three-lane roadway
approximately 0.5 miles in length on new location from US 421 to SR 1146 (Shacktown
Road) in Yadkin County. A new interchange is proposed at US 421. The relocation of
two residences will be an unavoidable part of this project.
A copy of the map showing the location and design of the improvements and a
copy of the environmental document describing the project are available for public
review at the Yadkin County Maintenance Facility, 1636 Shacktown Road. Anyone
desiring additional information may contact Mr. Dudley at P. O. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC
27611 or [phone].
In order to comply with the American Disabilities Act, NCDOT will provide
auxiliary aids and services for disabled persons who wish to attend the hearing. To
receive special services, please contact Mr. Dudley at the above address or phone
number or fax [phone] to provide adequate notice prior to the date of the
hearing so that arrangements can be made.
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Bill Gilmore
Manager, Planning and Environmental Branch
NCDOT
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-5201
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
November 18, 1998
NCDWQ# 980604
TIP# R-2923C
SUBJECT: WRP-FAILURE OF PAYMENT NOTIFICATION
Connector Road
U.S. 421 to SR 1146 (Shacktown Road)
Yadkin County
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
On October 6, 1998 you were issued a 401 Water Quality Certification authorizing you
to impact wetlands and or waters of the State. As part of this Certification you were required to
make a payment to the N.C. Wetland Restoration Program for impacts to 1,328 feet of stream.
As of this date, no payment for these activities has been received.
You are hereby notified that the wetland and or water impacts approved by your 401
Certification must not be initiated PRIOR to payment into the WRP. Failure to make payment
for wetland or stream impacts as required by your 401 Water Quality Certification may result in
an enforcement action being initiated against you. Additionally, a Civil Penalty assessment not to
exceed $10,000 per day may also be levied against you.
Please submit your payment and return the enclosed form to the WRP (address listed on
the form) within 21 days upon your receipt. If this matter is not resolved by this time, NCDWQ
will proceed to revoke your Certification and initiate an enforcement action you for this matter.
If you should have any questions regarding this matter please feel free to call me at (919)
733-1786 or Ron Ferrell at (919-733-5083 EXT. 358).
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Dorney
Quality Certifi a ' n Program
Cc: Ron Ferrell, WRP
Ron Linville, Winston-Salem Regional Office
Wetlands/401 Unit 4401 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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Facility Name NC DOT New Connector From US 421 to SR 1146 I County Yadkin
Project Number 98 0604 County2
O inactive Region Winston-Salem
Project Type purpose of road widening DCM Office
Location' I COE Office Raleigh
Latitude Longitude
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
October 6, 1998
Yadkin County
DWQ Project # 980604
T.I.P. No. R-2923C
APPROVAL of 401 Water Quality Certification, WRP
Mr. Bill Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC, 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions, to place fill in 0.36 acre of
wetlands and 1,328 linear feet of perennial streams for the purpose of constructing a new connector road
from US 421 to SR 1146 (Shacktown Road) in Yadkin County, as you described in your application dated
June 26 and September 4, 1998. After reviewing your application, and in consultation with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, we have decided that this fill is covered by General Water Quality Certification
Number 3197. This certification allows you to use Nationwide Permit 23 when the Corps of Engineers
issues a 404 Permit. In addition, you should get any other federal, state or local permits before you go
ahead with your project including (but not limited to) Sediment and Erosion Control, Non-Discharge and
Water Supply Watershed regulations. This approval will expire when the accompanying 404 permit expires
unless otherwise specified in the General Certification.
This approval is only valid for the purpose and design that you described in your application and as
conditioned in this Certification. If you change your project, you must notify us and you may be required
to send us a new application for a new Certification. If any portion of the right-of-way is sold, the new
owner must be given a copy of this Certification and approval letter and is thereby responsible for
complying with all conditions. If total wetland fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre,
compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A NCAC 2H .0506 (h). Cumulative impacts of all portions
of T.I.P. project R-2923 are included in this requirement.
Compensatory mitigation is required as described in 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h). We understand that
you have chosen to contribute to the Wetland Restoration Program in order to provide the restoration
component necessary to compensate for stream impacts. In accordance with 15A NCAC 2R.0500, this
contribution will satisfy our compensatory mitigation requirements under 15A NCAC 21-1.0506(h).
According to 15A NCAC 21-1.0506(h), 1,328 linear feet of stream restoration by WRP will be required.
You are required to forward payment (made payable to: DENR - Wetland Restoration Program) to the
Wetland Restoration Program prior to the construction of this project. Mr. Ron Ferrell should be contacted
at 919-733-5083 ext. 358 if you have any questions concerning the Wetland Restoration Program. For
accounting purposes, this Certification authorizes the rill of 0.36 acre of non-riparian wetlands and
1,328 linear feet of perennial streams in the Yadkin - Pee Dee River and subbasin, requiring 1,328
linear feet of stream restoration by the WRP.
Division of Water Quality - Non-Discharge Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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October 6, 1998
Yadkin County
DWQ Project # 980604
T.I.P. No. R-2923C
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this certification, you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You
must act within 60 days of the date that you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition
which conforms to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Box 27447, Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7447. This certification and its conditions are final and
binding unless you ask for a hearing.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone John Dorney at 919-733-1786.
Attachment
cc: Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers Raleigh Field Office
Winston - Salem DWQ Regional Office
Mr. John Dorney
Central Files
Ron Ferrell, Wetland Restoration Program
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980604.1tr
NORTH CAROLINA - DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION
SUMMARY OF PERMITTED IMPACTS AND MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0500, NCDOT, DWQ Project #980604, is authorized to impact 0.36
acre of wetlands and 1,328 linear feet of waters of the State of North Carolina as indicated below for the
purpose of constructing a new connector road from US 421 to SR 1146 (Shacktown Road) in Yadkin
County (T.I.P. No. R-2923C). All activities associated with these authorized impacts must be conducted in
accordance with the conditions listed in the attached certification transmittal letter. THIS
CERTIFICATION IS NOT VALID WITHOUT THE ATTACHMENTS.
LOCATION: New connector road from US 421 to SR 1146 (Shacktown Road)
COUNTY: Yadkin
BASIN/SUBBASIN: Yadkin - Pee Dee
As required by 15A NCAC 2H.0506, and the conditions of this certification, you are required to
compensate for the above impacts through the restoration, creation, enhancement or preservation of
wetlands and surface waters as outlined below prior to conducting any activities that impact or degrade
waters of the state.
Note: Acreage requirements proposed to be mitigated through the Wetland Restoration Program must be
rounded to one-quarter increments according to 15A 2R.0503(b).
1,328 linear feet of stream channel
One of the options you have available to satisfy the compensatory mitigation requirements is through
payment of a fee to the Wetland Restoration Fund per 15A NCAC 2R.0503. If you choose this option,
please sign this form and mail it to the Wetlands Restoration Fund at the address listed below. An invoice
for the appropriate amount of payment will be sent to you upon receipt of this form. PLEASE NOTE, THE
ABOVE IMPACTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED UNTIL YOU RECEIVE NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR
PAYMENT HAS BEEN PROCESSED BY THE WETLANDS RESTORATION PROGRAM.
Signature Date
WETLANDS RESTORATION PROGRAM
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
P.O. BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NC, 27626-0535
[phone] ext. 358
08/04/1998 16:11 3367714630 DIV OF I4ATER QUALITY PAGE 05
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact: -Jenny-Bon
Non-Discharge Branch WO Supervisor:
Date: If Y VK
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facillty,,;Name NCADOT New Connector From TTS 421. to SR x1466 County Yadkin:. ;
9$ .0604. couptyz
Recy4from bOTa Rcg'lon nston=Salcm.
Rttcelvei!` Date 7!2198 Recvd By Region
Project Type ;roadsvfidening
Certificates ?trFnm
' porniit ,:1Nr3tland .,W ctlend Wetland Stieeni class Acres Feet
Type Type : Impart Score Index Prim. ^Lipp, nnnhl Req. RPq,
WPM
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Mitaaation Wetland
-MitigEdoilTyp.E Type Acres Feet

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Is Mitigation required? (*) Y q N
Did Vou request more Info? a) Y O N
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? of Y ON
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Appitcant? n Y O N
Recommendation: c) Issue O Issue/Coed o Deny
Comments:
Tho prpleot includes 1450 1F of perenq,W Pir0Ana,tiha1 doett, hLiyu fitili in it a nd..w11LreaulrG La iiatioll,
DOT claims that there are no othar aItczrmaiiy_e. oxcepl to imp.wt thins Jimuh ,,g d(n due to EeLteral
Highwandardra. The stream irialready JI1pLictod since, if lB CUIY f. J1AGi?L'.Hi ay 4; it
hac 9 lot of sedemont in Land i as suE daed-ty rce fich AlLoftr Wien- ams In the l2wlec area re
i~tnrnl yvatA_ drainages and would not Mquir e rr,ilioation.
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Central Office
Page Number 1
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If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Mr. Lindsey
Riddick at [phone] extension 315.
Sincerely,

STATE OF NORTt I CAROH NA
DEPARTMENT OF TPANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.0. MA 25201, RALEIGI I. N.C. )70115201 E. NO)RRIS To)LSON
Govi RNOR SI CRIi 1'ARY
September 4, 1998
NCDWQ
4401 Reedy Creek Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607
ATTI?NTION: Mr. John Dorncy
Dear Sir:
Wip
SU13.11?C'F: Yadkin County, new connector from US 421 to SR 1 146 (Shacktown
Road) with a new interchange at US 421, TIP No. R-29230, State Project
No. 8.2770801, Federal Aid Project No. STP-1130(4).
Please reference a letter of June 26, 1998 requesting 401 General Water Quality
Certification No. 3107 (Categorical Exclusion) for this project. The application stated
that 2,181 linear feet of stream channel would be lost. On July 30, 1998 a field visit was
conducted with a representative of the Division of' Water Quality.
During the July 30, 1998 field visit it was determined that site 4 from the original
summary sheet, included in the application package, was an intermittent storm water
drainage and would not require compensatory mitigation. Therefore, the 260 mctcrs
(852 feet) of impact associated with site 4 was removed from the mitigation total. The
revised total for impacts to surface waters requiring compensatory mitigation is now 405
mctcrs (1,328 feet).
Additionally, this project was discussed via telephone with United States Army Corps of'
l;ngincers (USACl') representative, I',ric Alsmeyer on August 24, 1998. Ile determined
that no mitigation for impacts associated with this project would be required by the
USACE. Therefore, the NCDOT proposes to mitigate for impacts to surface waters,
associated with the construction of TIP Project R-29230, by paying the Wetland
Restoration Program the sum of $166,000.00 ($125.00 per linear foot).
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If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Mr. Lindsey
Riddick at [phone] extension 315.
Sincerely,
William D. Gilmore, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
WDG/plr
Attachments
cc: Mr. David Franklin, USACE, Wilmington
Mr. Eric Alsmeyer, USACE, Raleigh
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Mr. Whit Webb, P.E., Program Development Branch
Mr. R. L. Hill, P.E., State Highway Engineer - Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. William J. Rogers, P.E., Structure Design Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., State Roadway Design Engineer
Mr. W. E. Hoke, P.E., Division I 1 Engineer
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Bill Gilmore, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27611
Dear Mr. Gilmore:
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
August 18, 1998
Re: New Connector from US 421 to SR 1146 (Shacktown Road) with a New Interchange
at US 421
Yadkin County
DWQ # 980604; T.I.P. No. R-2923C
The Division of Water Quality has reviewed your submittal for a 404 permit for a New
Connector from US 421 to SR 1146 (Shacktown Road) with a New Interchange at US 421 in
Yadkin County. Your application was not complete since it did not include a stream mitigation
plan for your proposed 1450 linear feet of perennial stream impacts. Please provide information
regarding the location of and plan for a stream mitigation site. This information is needed by
DWQ in order for us to issue a 401 Water Quality Certification.
I can be reached at 733-1786 if you have any question. Until this information is received, I
will request (by copy of this letter) that the Corps of Engineers place this project on hold. Also,
the project will be placed on hold for our processing due to incomplete information (15A NCAC
2H .0507(a)(4)).
Sincerely,
4tio nR. Dorne
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er Quality Certi ation n Program
cc: Jenny Rankin, DWQ Regional Office
Wilmington District of Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Field Office Corps of Engineers
John Dorney
Central Files
980604.hld
Division of Water Quality • Non-Discharge Branch
4401 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone [phone] FAX # [phone]
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MEMORANDUM
TO: John Dorney Regional Contact:
Non-Discharge Branch WO Supervisor:
Date:
SUBJECT: WETLAND STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Facility Name NC DOT New Connector From US 421 to SR 1146
Project Number 98 0604
Recvd From DOT
Received Date 7/2/98 Recvd By Region
Project Type road widening
County Yadkin
County2
Region Winston-Salem
Certificates Stream
Permit Wetland Wetland Wetland Stream Class Acres Feet
Type Type Impact Score Index Prim. Supp. Basin Req. Req.
23 rBLHO Y _0N ?- 12-84-1-3-( rwS[v ? 030702 0.36 1,450.00
Mitiqation Wetland
MitigationType Type Acres Feet
Is Mitigation required?0 Y 0 N
Did you request more Info? * Y 0 N
Is Wetland Rating Sheet Attached? 0 Y 0 N
Have Project Changes/Conditions Been Discussed With Applicant? * Y 0 N
Comments: Recommendation:0 Issue 0 Issue/Cond O Deny
The ??ct includes 1450 L F of perennial stream that does have fish in it and will require mitigation.
DOT claims that there are no other altermatives except tpa .t this much stream due to Federal
Highway Standards The stream is already impacted since it is culverted under Highway 421. It has
a lot of sediment in it and I was Surprised to see fish All other streams in the grojert area are storm
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Central Office
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From: Jenny Rankin [[e-mail]]
Sent: Sunday, July 26, 1998 8:39 PM
To: [e-mail]
Subject: #980604 Yadkin County
Good Morning!
Can you please put project # 980604 (NC DOT New Connector form US
421 to SR 1146) in Yadkin County on hold. I am waiting on some more
information about the impacts of the project. Thanks.
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Jenny Rankin [e-mail]
NC DENR Water Quality
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
voice [phone] ext 271
FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA :7 (? 0 6 0 4
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR. P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
GOVERNOR
June 26, 1998
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Field Office
6508 Falls of the Neuse Road
Suite 120
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
ATTENTION: Mr. Eric Alsmever
NCDOT Coordinator
Dear Sir:
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SECRETARY
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SUBJECT: Yadkin County, new connector from US 421 to SR 1 146 (Shacktown
Road) with a new interchange at US 421 TIP No. R-2923C, State Project
No. 8.277080 1, Federal Aid Project No. STP-1130(4).
Attached for your information is a copy of the Categorical Exclusion for the subject
project. The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to construct a three-
lane roadway on new location from US 421 to SR 1 146 (Shacktown Road) in Yadkin
County for a length of 0.47 miles. A new interchange is proposed at US 421.
The project will impact approximately 2,181 linear feet of jurisdictional surface waters
and 0.36 acres of jurisdictional wetlands. Please find attached the appropriate permit
drawings depicting these impacts.
The project will impact less than 1.0 acre of jurisdictional wetlands and is being
processed by the Federal Highway Administration as a "Categorical Exclusion" in
accordance with 23 CFR 771.115(b). Therefore, we do not anticipate requesting an
individual permit but propose to proceed under a Nationwide Permit in accordance with
33 CFR 330 Appendix A (B-23) issued 13 December 1996, by the Corps of Engineers.
The provisions of Section 330.4 and Appendix A (C) of these regulations will be
followed in the construction of the project.
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We anticipate that 401 General Water Quality Certification No. 2734 (Categorical
Exclusion) will apply to this project, and are providing one copy of the CE document to
the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources, Division
of Water Quality, for their review
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Mr. Lindsey
Riddick at [phone] extension 315.
Sincerely,
L
David C. Robinson, Ph.D., PE
Assistant Manager - Environmental Services
Planning and Environmental Branch
DCR/plr
Attachments
cc: Mr. David Franklin, COE, Wilmington
Mr. John Dorney, NCDEHNR, DWQ
Mr. David Cox, NCWRC
Mr. Whit Webb, P.E., Program Development Branch
Mr. R. L. Hill, P.E., State Highway Engineer - Design
Mr. A. L. Hankins, P.E., Hydraulics Unit
Mr. William J. Rogers, P.E., Structure Design Unit
Mr. Tom Shearin, P.E., State Roadway Design Engineer
Mr. W. E. Hoke, P.E., Division 11 Engineer
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Yadkin County
Construct Road on New Location
From US 421 to SR 1146 (Shacktown Road)
With a New Interchange at US 421
Federal-Aid Project STP-1130(4)
State Project 8.2770801
TIP Project Number R-2923C
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
U. S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
And
N. C. Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
APPROVED:
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Planning and Environmental Branch, NCDOT
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Division Administrator, FHWA
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Yadkin County
Construct Road on New Location
From US 421 to SR 1146 (Shacktown Road)
With a New Interchange at US 421
Federal-Aid Project STP-1130(4)
State Project 8.2770801
TIP Project Number R-2923C
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
Documentation Prepared in Planning and Environmental Branch By:

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Lubin V. Preva__tt, P. E., Assistant Manager
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
SUMMARY OF PROJECT COMMITMENTS i
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1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................1
II. NEED FOR THE PROPOSED ACTION ................................................................1
A. General .........................................................................................................1
B. Transportation Plan ......................................................................................1
C. Traffic Volumes and Capacity .....................................................................2
D. Safety ...........................................................................................................3
III. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT ................................................................... 3
A. Length of Project .......................................................................................... 3
B. Project Termini ............................................................................................ 3
C. Typical Section ............................................................................................ 3
D. Interchange design ....................................................................................... 3
E. Right of Way ................................................................................................ 3
F. Design Speed ............................................................................................... 4
G. Access Control ............................................................................................. 4
H. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities ................................................................. 4
I. Structures ..................................................................................................... 4
J. Anticipated Design Exceptions ..............................................................
K. Intersecting Roads and Type of Control ...................................................... 4
L. Utility Conflicts ........................................................................................... 4
M. Traffic Control .............................................................................................. 4
IV. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED ......................................................... 5
A. Design Alternatives ......................................................................................5
1. Alignment ........................................................................................5
2. Typical Section ................................................................................5
B. Public Transportation Alternative ................................................................5
C. "No-Build" Alternative ................................................................................5
VI. SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ...........................6
A. Land Use Planning ....................................................................6
B Relocation Impacts .......................................................................................6
C. Cultural Resources .......................................................................................8
D. Natural Resources ........................................................................................9
E. Highway Traffic Noise Analysis ................................................................19
F. Air Quality Analysis ..................................................................................19
G. Hazardous Materials Involvement .............................................................19
H. Flood Hazard Evaluation and Hydraulic Concerns ....................................19
1. Geodetic Markers .......................................................................................20
VII. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT ...................................................................................20
• Figures
Appendix
Figure 1 - Project Location Map
Figure 2 - USGS Quad Map
Figure 3 - Aerial Photograph of Project
Figure 4 - Proposed Typical Section
Figure 5a- 2000 Traffic Projections
• Figure 5b- 2020 Traffic Projections
Figure 6 - Thoroughfare Plan
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 - List of Soils in the Project Area ............................................... 10
Table 2 - Water Resources Characteristics ........................................... 10
Table 3 - Estimated Impacts to Biotic Communities ............................... 15
Yadkin County
Construct Road on New Location
From US 421 to SR 1146 (Shacktown Road)
With a New Interchange at US 421
Federal-Aid Project STP-1130(4)
State Project 8.2770801
TIP Project Number R-2923C
Prepared by the Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
North Carolina Department of Transportation
SUMMARY
1. Description of Action - The North Carolina Department of Transportation,
Division of Highways, proposes to construct a three-lane roadway on new location from
US 421 to SR 1146 (Shacktown Road) in Yadkin County for a length of 0.76 kilometers
(0.47 miles). A newinterchange is proposed at US 421. This project has an estimated
cost of $10,716,000 including $ 1,016,000 for right of way acquisition and $ 9,700,000
for construction.
2. Project Benefits - The proposed project will have a positive impact by providing a
direct north-south connection between US 421 and the industrial development on SR
1605 (East Main Street) and SR 1146 (Shacktown Road). This facility will also improve
traffic operations by providing an alternate route to US 601 and Shacktown Road. Given
the high volumes of truck traffic anticipated to use the new facility, the project will also
reduce the volume of trucks using SR 1146 to access other interchanges along US 421.
3. Environmental Effects - Two residences will be relocated as part of this project.
Approximately 15.0 acres of mixed hardwood forest will be impacted. There will be no
effect to architectural and historical resources listed in or eligible for the National
Register of Historic Places. There will be no significant impact to air quality and traffic
noise increases are expected to be minimal.
4. Environmental Commitments - It is anticipated that a Nationwide 404 permit
will apply to the stream crossings of this project. A 401 water quality certification will
also be required for this project. The North Carolina Department of Transportation will
implement all practical measures to minimize and avoid impacts to the natural and human
environment. NCDOT best management practices for protection of surface waters will be
followed during the construction of this project to prevent siltation of nearby streams.
No property from Yadkin County Park will be taken as part of the proposed
project.
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5. Coordination - Several federal, state and local agencies were consulted during
preparation of this document. Written comments were received from the following
agencies.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
N. C. Department of Cultural Resources
N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission
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Yadkin County
Construct Road on New Location
From US 421 to SR 1146 (Shacktown Road)
With a New Interchange at US 421
Federal-Aid Project STP-1130(4)
State Project 8.2770801
TIP Project Number R-2923C
The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Highways,
proposes to construct a three-lane roadway on new location from US 421 to SR 1146
(Shacktown Road) in Yadkin County for a length of 0.76 kilometers (0.47 miles). A new
interchange is proposed at US 421. This project has an estimated cost of $10,716,000
including $ 1,016,000 for right of way acquisition and $ 9,700,000 for construction.
The proposed project is included in the 1997-2003 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) with right of way acquisition scheduled to begin in federal fiscal year
1997 and construction in federal fiscal year 1999. The total estimated cost included in the
TIP is $4,750,000. This estimate includes $ 750,000 for right of way and $ 4,000,000 for
construction.
A three-lane shoulder section within a 31 meter (100 foot) wide right of way is
proposed for the new roadway. This will consist of a 3.6 meter (12 foot) travel lane in
each direction, a 3.6 meter (12 foot) center turn lane, and 1.2 meter (4 foot) paved
shoulders. The improvements and the interchange structure will be constructed to allow
for future five-lane widening.
A. General
The purpose of this project is to provide a direct north-south connection between
US 421 and the industrial development on SR 1605 (East Main Street) and SR 1146
(Shacktown Road). This facility will also improve traffic operations by providing an
alternate route to US 601 and Shacktown Road. Upon completion 21% of the traffic
using the new facility is expected to be trucks. Therefore, the project will be particularly
beneficial in reducing the volume of trucks using SR 1146 and the US 601 interchange to
access industrial development on the east side of Yadkinville.
B. Transportation Plan
The new facility is a major thoroughfare on the 1982 Yadkinville Transportation
Plan. The proposed project is the southern terminus of a connector road linking US 601
on the north side of Yadkinville to US 421 east of Yadkinville. This project will improve
access to the industrial facilities along Main Street and will reduce congestion on existing
US 601. In addition, this project completes one phase of a long range loop facility
around Yadkinville.
C. Traffic Volumes and Capacity
Projected traffic volumes anticipated for the new facility are as follows: *
2000 Average Daily Traffic = 3000 Vehicles per day (vpd)
2020 Average Daily Traffic = 4500 vpd
* See Figures 5a and 5b for additional traffic information.
A capacity analysis was performed to predict the level of service for the project.
Level of Service is an engineering term used to describe the operation conditions of
vehicles in a traffic stream. Operation conditions are based on such factors as speed,
travel time, freedom to maneuver, traffic interruptions, comfort, convenience, and safety.
Six levels of service are defined and are designated with letters from A to F. Level A
represents the best operating conditions with free flow and virtually no delay at signalized
intersections. Level of service F represents the worst operating conditions and occurs
when traffic volumes exceed the capacity of a facility. At level of service F, long queues
of traffic tend to form and delay at signalized intersections tends to exceed sixty seconds.
Mainline Analyses 2000 2020
For New Facility A B
Shacktown Road B B
New Interchange Ramps B B
Service Road A B
US 421 westbound off-ramp B B
US 421 eastbound off-ramp B B
Loop onto US 421 eastbound B B
The weave area on US 421 westbound from the interchange at the new connector
to US 601 is expected to performed at Level-of-Service (LOS) A in the construction year
(2000) and remain at LOS A in the design year 2020.
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D. Safety
The project will provide an alternate route for vehicles (particularly trucks) to
access the eastern side of Yadkinville. This should reduce congestion on existing
facilities and improve the safety of these facilities.
III PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
A. Length of Project
The subject project is 0.76 kilometers (0.47 miles) in length.
B. Project Termini
The project's southern terminus is US 421. The service road south of US 421 will
be realigned in the vicinity of the proposed interchange. The project's northern terminus
is the intersection of the proposed road with SR 1146 (Shacktown Road). An auxiliary
lane on US 421 is proposed from the loop onto westbound US 421 to the off ramp at US
601. Due to the percent grade of this section, this auxiliary lane is necessary to allow the
heavy truck traffic to reach proper speed to merge onto US 421. An acceleration lane on
US 421 is proposed from the loop onto eastbound US 421.
The project limits discussed in this document are considered logical termini. The
project completes a link between the industrial facilities on Main Street and US 421.
Two adjacent projects, TIP projects R-2923A and R-2923B, extend the new connector
from SR 1146 (Shacktown Road) northward to Main Street (See Figure 1). These
projects are under construction. Upon completion of the proposed project, trucks will
have a direct route to the industrial areas along Shacktown Road and Main Street. No
extension of the new facility southward is included in the Yadkinville Thoroughfare plan.
Therefore, the project is not dependent on any future project to allow it to function
effectively. By designing the facility in accordance with the Yadkinville Thoroughfare
plan, reasonably foreseeable transportation improvements have been foreseen.
C. Typical Section
The proposed cross-section for the new facility is a three-lane shoulder section
which has a paved width of 13.2 meters (44 feet). This will consist of a 3.6 meter (12
foot) travel lane in each direction, a 3.6 meter (12 foot) center turn lane, and 1.2 meter (4
foot) paved shoulders. The improvements and the interchange structure will be
constructed to allow for future five-lane widening.
D. Interchange Design
The proposed interchange configuration is a partial cloverleaf with loops in the
northeast and southwest quadrants. This design was selected because it avoids impacts to
the Yadkin County Park an the Yadkin Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
E. Right of Way
The proposed right of way for the three-lane roadway is 31 meters (100 feet). An
approximation of Right of Way required for the new interchange is shown on figure 3.
Additional temporary construction easements of varying widths may also be required.
F. Design Sneed
An 80 km/h (50 MPH) design speed is recommended.
G. Access Control
Full control of access is proposed around the interchange with no control of
access along the mainline of the new facility.
H. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
No special bicycle or pedestrian facilities are recommended for the project.
1. Structures
The new interchange will involve a new structure. The proposed structure will be
15.6 m (50 ft.) wide, and 62 m (200 ft.) long. There are no other existing or proposed
structures in the project vicinity.
J. Anticipated Design. Excep ion
It is anticipated no design exceptions will be required for this project.
K. Intersecting Roads and Type of Control
Shacktown Road - stop sign controlled
Interchange ramp terminals - stop sign controlled
SR 1742 (Service Road) - stop sign controlled
L. Utility Conflicts
The overall degree of utility conflicts of this project is expected to be low. Water
lines, fiber optic cable, and sewer lines are located along the proposed project.
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M. Traffic Control
During construction, SR 1742 (Service Road) may be temporarily closed to thru
traffic. The road will be barricaded and traffic will be detoured using existing streets.
IV. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
A. Design Alternatives
1. Alignment
The alignment of the roadway and the interchange design were selected to
minimize impacts to Yadkin Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Yadkin County Park.
Other alternatives would have impacted these facilities.
2. Typical Section
Several alternative typical sections were considered during project planning
including a two-lane shoulder section, a three lane shoulder section, and a five lane curb
and gutter section. The three lane section was selected.. Since only a short distance
separated the turn lanes to be provided at the intersection with SR 1146 and at the
interchange ramps, a three lane typical section was preferred over a two lane section. The
three-lane section will adequately handle the traffic projected in the design year for the
proposed facility 2020; therefore, a five-lane section was not recommended. The
proposed improvements will be designed to allow for future five-lane widening.
3. Public Transportation Alternative
No public transportation is available in Yadkin County. Furthermore, since
highway transportation is the dominant mode of transportation and residential densities
are low in this area, a public transportation alternative would not be a feasible alternative
to improving the subject roadway.
4. "No-Build" Alternative
The "no-build" alternative is the least expensive alternative from a construction
cost standpoint. This alternative also avoids the effects of the proposed project on homes,
utilities, and undeveloped lands in the project area. However, the "no-build" alternative
would provide no positive effect on safety and capacity of SR 1146 and US 601. The
improved access to industrial development would not be possible with the "no-build"
alternative.
VI. SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
A. Land Use Planning
The project occurs within the planning and zoning jurisdiction of the
Town of Yadkinville. The Town has no current land use plan, but does enforce a zoning
ordinance and sub-division regulations.
2. Existing Land Use
The proposed project is located in a sparsely developed area dominated by single
family residential structures, most fronting the various state routes in the area. Small
farms and two large industrial uses are also located in the project's vicinity.
Maplewood Baptist Church is the only public facility along the proposed project.
This church is back far enough from the proposed action so as not to be adversely
affected.
3. Zoning
The land in the vicinity of the project is zoned as a Single Family Dwelling
District, which permits residential development on lots no less than 10,000 square feet in
size. There are several industrial zones in the area too.
4. Future Land Use
According to local officials, the project area is anticipated to experience increased
commercial and industrial growth while residential growth is expected to decline.
5. Farmland
The North Carolina Executive Order No. 96, Conservation of Agricultural and
Forest Lands, requires all state agencies to consider the impact of construction projects on
prime farmland. Prime and important farmland soils are defined by the US Soil
Conservation Service. The project area is located in a section of Yadkin County that is
planned for further urban development and is void of agricultural uses. Therefore, no
further research into farmland impacts is necessary.
B. Relocation Impacts
Relocation of two residences will be an unavoidable part of this project. It is
anticipated that adequate replacement properties will be available. This relocation action
will be in accordance with the revised North Carolina General Statutes , Chapter 133.
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It is the policy of the NCDOT to ensure that comparable replacement housing will
be available prior to construction of state and federally-assisted projects. Furthermore,
the North Carolina Board of Transportation has the following three programs to minimize
the inconvenience of relocation:
* Relocation Assistance
* Relocation Moving Payments, and
* Relocation Replacement Housing Payments or Rent Supplement
With the Relocation Assistance Program, experienced NCDOT staff will be
available to assist displacees with information such as availability and prices of homes,
apartments, or business for sale or rent and financing or other housing programs. The
Relocation Moving Payments Program, in general, provides for payment of actual
moving expenses encountered in relocation. Where displacement will force an owner or
tenant to purchase or rent property of higher cost or to lose a favorable financing
arrangement (in cases of ownership), the Relocation Replacement Housing Payments or
Rent Supplement Program will compensate up to $ 22,500 to owners who are eligible
and qualify and up to $ 5,250 to tenants who are eligible and qualify.
The relocation program for the proposed action will be conducted in accordance
with the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies
Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-646), and/or the North Carolina Relocation Assistance Act
(GS 133-5 through 133-18). The program is designed to provide assistance to displaced
persons in relocating to a replacement site in which to live or do business. At least one
relocation officer is assigned to each highway project for this purpose.
The relocation officer will determine the needs of displaced families, individuals,
businesses, and non-profit organizations for relocation assistance advisory services
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The NCDOT will schedule
its work to allow ample time, prior to displacement, for negotiations, and possession of
replacement housing which meets decent, safe, and sanitary standards. The displacees are
given at least a 90-day written notice after NCDOT purchases the property. Relocation of
displaced persons will be offered in areas not generally less desirable in regard to public
utilities and commercial facilities. Rent and sale prices of replacement property will be
within the financial means of the families and individuals displaced and will be
reasonably accessible to their places of employment. The relocation officer will also
assist owners of displaced businesses, and non-profit organizations in searching for and
moving to replacement property.
All tenant and owner residential occupants who may be displaced will, receive an
explanation regarding all available options, such as (1) purchase of replacement housing,
(2) rental of replacement housing, either private of public, or (3) moving existing owner-
occupant housing to another site (if possible). The relocation officer will also supply
information concerning other state or federal programs offering assistance to displaced
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persons and will provide other advisory services as needed in order to minimize hardships
to displaced persons in adjusting to a new location.
The Moving Expense Payments Program is designed to compensate the displacee
for the costs of moving personal property from homes, businesses, non-profit
organizations, and farm operations acquired for a highway project. Under the
Replacement Program for Owners, NCDOT will participate in reasonable incidental
purchase payments for replacement dwellings such as attorney's fees, surveys, appraisals,
and other closing costs and, if applicable, make a payment for any increased interest
expenses for replacement dwellings. Reimbursement to owner-occupants for replacement
housing payments, increase interest payments, and incidental purchase expenses may not
exceed $22,500 (combined total), except under the Last Resort Housing provision.
A displaced tenant may be eligible to receive a payment, not to exceed $5,250, to
rent a replacement dwelling or to make a down payment, including incidental expenses,
on the purchase of a replacement dwelling. The down payment is based upon what the
State determines is required when the rent supplement exceeds $5,250.
It is a policy of the State that no person will be displaced by the NCDOT's state or
federally-assisted construction projects unless or until comparable replacement housing
has been offered or provided for each displacee within a reasonable period of time prior
to displacement. No relocation payment received will be considered as income for the
purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or for the purposes of determining
eligibility or the extent of eligibility of any person for assistance under the Social
Security Act or any other federal law.
Last Resort Housing is a program used when comparable replacement housing is
not available, or when it is unavailable within the displacee's financial means, and the
replacement payment exceeds the federal/state legal limitation. The purpose of the
program is to allow broad latitudes in methods of implementation by the State so that
decent, safe, and sanitary replacement housing can be provided.
C. Cultural Resources
1. Archaeological Resources
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has reviewed the project and is
aware of no properties of historic or architectural importance within the proposed project
area (See Appendix).
2. Historic Architectural Resources
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has reviewed the project and is
aware of no archaeological sites within the proposed project area. No archaeological
survey was recommended.
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D. Natural Resources
Information sources used in pre-field investigation of the study area include: US
Geological Survey (USGS) quadrangle maps (East Bend, Farmington, Lone Hickory and
Yadkinville), NCDOT aerial photographs of the project area (1:2400), and Natural
Resource Conservation Service (MRCS) soil maps of Yadkin County. Water resource
information was obtained from publications of the Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources (DEHNR,1993) and from the Environmental Sensitivity Base map
of Yadkin County (NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, 1995).
Information concerning the occurrence of federal and state protected species in the study
area was obtained from the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) list of protected and
candidate species and the NC Natural Heritage Program (NHP) database of rare species
and unique habitats.
General field surveys were conducted along the proposed alignment by NCDOT
biologists. Plant communities and their associated wildlife were identified and recorded.
Wildlife identification involved using a variety of observation techniques: active
searching and capture, visual observations (binoculars), identifying characteristic signs of
wildlife (sounds, scat, tracks and burrows). Organisms captured during these searches
were identified and then released. Jurisdictional wetland determinations were performed
utilizing delineation criteria prescribed in the "Corp of Engineers Wetland Delineation
Manual" (Environmental Laboratory, 1987).
2. Physical Resources
Yadkin County occurs in the upper piedmont plateau in the north-western part of
North Carolina, in the felsic crystalline soil system. The topography of the county
consists of gently sloping to strongly sloping uplands, but areas near the larger streams
are more rugged. The elevation throughout the project area is approximately 283.0 m
(928.0 ft) above mean sea level (msl).
SOILS
There are eight soil map units in the immediate project area (Table 1). A
comparison of Potential Productivity for these soils is also included. The site index
numbers suggest that the soils listed tend to rank average in woodland productivity. A
description of the soils found in the project area follows Table 1. There are no hydric
soils or soils with hydric inclusions found in the project vicinity.
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Table 1. Soils in the Project Area
Mapping Unit Site Index Percent Slope
ApB 80-90 2-7
CcC3 60-70 7-10
CfB 80--90 2-7
Cf 32 70-80 2-7
CfC 70-80 7-10
CfC2 70-80 7-10
Cf) 80-90 10-14
CFD2 70-80 10-14
Note: Site Index is defined as the expected average height in feet of dominant trees in an
even aged stand at 50 years of age.
3. Water Resources
Water resources in the project area are located in the Yadkin-Pee Dee drainage
basin (Figure 2). Tributary 1 is a small perennial stream that originates in the project
vicinity and flows in a southwesterly direction approximately 1.6 km (1.0 mi) to its
confluence with South Deep Creek. Tributary 2 is perennial stream which flows in a
southwesterly direction approximately 90 m (300 ft) into tributary 1. Tributary 3
originates in the project area and flows in a southerly direction, approximately 0.8 km
(0.5 mi), to its confluence with South Deep Creek. Tributary 4 originates in the project
area and flows in a southeasterly direction approximately 210 m (700 ft) to its confluence
with tributary 3. Finally, tributary 5 is an intermittent tributary of tributary 3. The
intermittent tributary drains in a southwesterly direction for approximately 60 m (200 ft).
Specific information on the water resources in the project area is summarized in Table 3.
Table 2. Water Resources Characteristics
Stream Width Depth Substrate Flow
Tributary 1 0.9(3.0) 0.15(0.5) sa,co slow
Tributary 2 0.3(1.0) 0.15(0.5) mud slow
Tributary 3 2.4 (8.0) 0.3(1.0) sa,co mod
Tributary 4 0.9(3.0) 0.6(2.0) co,sa slow
Tributary 5* 0.9(3.0) - co,sa -
NOTES:
• Values are given in meters (feet).
• The abbreviations sa and co denote sand and cobble.
• * denotes intermittent stream
• - denotes that the stream was dry during the site visit.
Best Usage Classification
Streams have been assigned a best usage classification by the Division of Water
Quality (DWQ). Any unnamed stream which is not named in the schedule of stream
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classifications carries the same classification as that assigned to the stream segment to
which it is tributary. The streams in the project vicinity are tributaries to South Deep
Creek. The DEM classification of South Deep Creek (index no. 12-84-2-(5)) is WS-IV.
Class WS-IV waters are protected as water supplies which are generally in moderately to
highly developed watersheds; suitable for all Class C uses. Class C uses include aquatic
life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation and agriculture.
Neither High Quality Waters, Water Supplies (WS-I or WS-II), nor Outstanding
Resource Waters (ORW) occur within 1.6 km (1.0 mi) of the project study area.
WATER QUALITY
The Benthic Macroinvertebrate Ambient Network (BMAN) is managed by the
DWQ and is part of an ongoing ambient water quality monitoring program which
addresses long term trends in water quality. The program assesses water quality by
sampling for selected benthic macroinvertebrate organisms at fixed monitoring sites.
Macroinvertebrates are sensitive to very subtle changes in water quality; thus, the species
richness and overall biomass of these organisms are reflections of water quality. There is
no BMAN data for the project area.
Point source discharges located throughout North Carolina are permitted through
the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Any discharger
is required to register for a permit. There are four point source dischargers registered for
the South Deep Creek. Only one point source discharger, the Department of Correction
Yadkin County subsidiary (design flow .0158 MGD), is located in the project vicinity
along an unnamed tributary to South Deep Creek.
SUMMARY OF ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
There are five streams which could be impacted by the proposed project.
Pollution discharges are possible with construction of culverts and bridging. The
following list summaries potential impacts to water resources which may occur as a result
of project construction.
• Increased sedimentation and siltation from construction and/or erosion.
• Changes in light incidence and water clarity due to increased sedimentation and
vegetation removal.
• Alteration of water levels and flows due to interruptions and/additions to surface and
ground water flow from construction.
• Changes in water temperature due to vegetation removal.
• Increased concentration of toxic compounds from highway runoff, construction and
toxic spills.
NCDOT best management practices for protection of surface waters will be
implemented prior to construction and maintained throughout the life of the project.
4. Biotic Resources
Biotic resources include aquatic and terrestrial communities. This section
describes those communities encountered in the study area as well as the relationships
between fauna and flora within these communities. Composition and distribution
between biotic communities throughout the project area are reflective of topography,
hydrologic influences and past and present land uses in the study area. Descriptions of
the terrestrial systems are presented in the context of plant community classifications.
Dominant flora and fauna observed, or likely to occur, in each community are described
and discussed.
TERRESTRIAL COMMUNITIES
Community descriptions are based on observations of the general vegetation in or
near the project ROW. Three distinct terrestrial communities were identified in the
project study area: maintained\disturbed, successional, and mesic oak-hickory forest.
Many species are highly adaptive and may populate the entire range of terrestrial
communities discussed and may not be mentioned for each community located.
MAINTAINED\DISTURBED COMMUNITY
Maintained\disturbed lands are intensively managed and preclude natural plant
succession. Fallow fields, powerline easements, residential, and commercial
developments comprise this community.
Roadside shoulders, maintained by mowing, give rise to a rich assemblage of
herbaceous plants. Lawn grass, is prevalent with some encroachment of ragweed, Queen
Anne's lace and dandelion. Goldenrod, thofoughwort, and frost aster are abundant in
powerline easements and the edges of yards and fields.
Maintained\disturbed communities adjacent to forested tracts provide rich
ecotones for foraging, while the forests provide forage and cover. Common mammals
associated with ecotones are woodchuck, least shrew, southern short-tailed shrew, hispid
cottonaat, and eastern cottontail.
Fallow fields and other open areas adjacent to forested communities support an
abundance of bird life. Northern mockingbird, northern cardinal, common grackle, and
turkey vulture were observed in the project study area. In addition, the meadowlark and
eastern bluebird may utilize this community by perching on telephone wires or fences
overlooking the maintained community where they forage for insects. The red-tailed
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hawk and Cooper's hawk are important predators known to forage in this community
preying on rats, mice, other rodents and song birds.
The eastern fence lizard inhabits open, sunny situations such as building sites and
fence rows usually in close proximity to trees. American toad and box turtle are very
common amphibians and reptiles that inhabit disturbed areas and lawn edges.
SUCCESSIONAL COMMUNITIES
Successional communities in the project area are generally found on abandon
agricultural fields. These communities are comprised of successful colonizers tolerant of
the relatively austere conditions in these zones. Red cedar, scrub pine, and blackberry
form dense thickets while ebony spleenwort dominates the sparse ground cover.
The successional fields of the area are adjacent to the maintained/disturbed
communities, thus the faunal composition is similar. Species commonly associated with
these areas include white-footed mouse, raccoon, and Virginia opossum. The avian fauna
includes white-throated sparrow, song sparrow, northern cardinal and Yellow-rumped
warblers. Golden and ruby-crowned kinglets and Carolina chickadee were abundant on
the day the site was visited. Rat snake may be found around old homesites and discarded
wood where rodents, its principle prey, are abundant. The worm snake may be found
under stones where they prey on earthworms.
MESIC MIXED HARDWOOD FOREST
This mature forested community occurs south of US 421. Canopy species consist
primarily of American Beech, red oak, and white oak. Important trees associated with the
dominant canopy species include blackgum and sweetgum. Red maple, flowering
dogwood, sassafras, sourwood, redbud, and ash constitute the various species found in the
subcanopy.
A variety of shrub species occur in the mixed hardwood community. These
include strawberrybush and deerberry. Pawpaw and umbrella magnolia were also
observed along some of the slopes in the proposed ROW.
The herb\vine layer along the mixed hardwood slope is somewhat varied.
Common taxa here are, cranefly orchid, Christmas fern and grape. Beech drops, a plant
parasitic on the roots of American beech is common on the forest floor in this
community.
The mixed hardwood community provides forage and nesting habitat for a variety
of avian species. Tufted titmouse and Carolina chickadee flock together in mixed
decidous forests. White breasted nuthatch, brown creeper and black-and-white warbler
forage for insects among the bark of trees. Carolina wren and the ovenbird are common
in this community.
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Mammals which may range into the forested community include Virginia
opossum, white tailed deer and raccoon. The southeastern shrew, least shrew, gray
squirrel, and eastern mole may also be found. In addition, the red fox may utilize open
forested areas and adjacent farmlands and old fields. It forages extensively on rodents for
its food, but its diet may include insects and plants in the summer. An active red fox den
was observed during the site visit.
At least two somewhat ubiquitous amphibians, the American toad and fowler's
toad can be expected to occur in this community. Among the widely distributed reptiles
likely to be encountered are the five-lined skink, rat snake and rough green snake and
ring-necked snake. Copperheads, which are important predators of small mammals, are
common in forested areas.
AQUATIC COMMUNITY
No fish were observed during the site visit. Fish that are expected in the
tributaries to South Deep Creek are rosyside dace and bluehead chub. These fish feed
on detritus, algae and zooplankton and serve as prey for bluegill, pumpkinseed and green
sunfish.
Some water dependent salamanders likely to occur in the project area are two-
lined salamander, three-lined salamander and northern dusky salamander. Green frog and
pickerel frog could also inhabit some of the grassy areas along the streams in the project
area.
Cursory searches of aquatic habitats in the project ROW were conducted. Stones
were temporarily removed from the stream to examine for aquatic organisms. Mayflies
and crayfish were observed under stones during the survey.
Queen snake and northern water snake are the snakes most likely to be
encountered. No turtles were found during the site visit, but good habitat for snapping
turtle is present in backwater areas of some streams in the project area.
SUMMARY OF ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
Construction of the subject project will have various impacts on the biotic
resources described. Any construction related activities in or near these resources have
the potential to impact biological functions. This section qualifies and quantifies impacts
to the natural resources in terms of area impacted and ecosystems affected. Temporary
and permanent impacts are considered here as well.
Calculated impacts to terrestrial resources reflect the relative abundance of each
community present in the study area. Project construction will result in clearing and
degradation of portions of these communities. Table 3 summarizes potential quantitative
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losses to these biotic communities, resulting from project construction. Estimated
impacts are derived using the entire proposed right-of-way of 31.0 in (100.0 ft). Usually,
project construction does not require the entire right of way; therefore, actual impacts
may be considerably less.
TABLE 3. Estimated Impacts to Biotic Communities
Community Impacts
Maintained\Disturbed 1.2(3.0)
Successional 1.0(3.0)
Mesic Mixed Hardwood/Pine 6.0(15.0)
Totals 8.2(21.0)
Values cited are in hectares (acres)
Impacts to terrestrial communities will occur in the form of habitat reduction in
the process of clearing, grading and surfacing during construction. Portions of the
maintained/disturbed roadside community will be completely destroyed during
construction, but will eventually re-establish after construction has ended. This will result
in a temporary loss of habitat for small animals and predators that utilize open areas. The
edges of other communities will be taken, thus reducing the total natural habitat in the
project area.
The data in Table 3 predict only the direct taking of land and community types
during highway construction. There may be a number of indirect effects which could
occur. These impacts could potentially include:
- soil compaction and root exposure and injury
- placing fill dirt over tree root systems
- spillage of harmful substances
- skinning of trees by machinery.
These potential impacts will be avoided to the extent practical..
Extension of culverts and other in-stream activities are potential sources of serious
stream modifications. Extreme care must be exercised during these activities. It is
anticipated that permanent and temporary impacts to aquatic communities will occur
from increased sedimentation and loss of habitat. Sedimentation covers benthic
organisms inhibiting their abilities to feed and obtain oxygen. Filter feeders may be
covered by the sedimentation, thus preventing their ability to feed. Increased sediment
loads and suspended particulates can lead to the smothering of fish eggs, reduced depth of
light penetration in the water column, reduction of dissolved oxygen and alterations in
water temperature. Increased light penetration from removal of streamside vegetation
may also increase water temperatures. Warmer water contains less oxygen and results in
a reduction of aquatic life dependent on high oxygen concentrations.
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Increased sediment and pollution from highway construction activity and runoff
pollution after construction are widely recognized as factors that can seriously reduce
water quality. Aquatic organisms are generally extremely sensitive to these inputs.
Employment of Best Management Practices during the construction phase of this project
will lessen impacts to aquatic organisms.
4. Waters of the United States
Surface waters and wetlands fall under the broad category of "Waters of the
United States", as defined in Section 33 of the Code of Federal Register (CFR) Part
328.3. Wetlands, are those areas inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a
frequency and duration sufficient to support, and under nomal circumstances do support,
a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted to life in saturated conditions. Any action
that proposes to place fill into these areas falls under the jurisdiction of the US Army
Corps of Engineers (COE) under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344).
One wetland site occurs within the proposed project area (Figure 3). Wetland
vegetation in this site consists of soft rush, black alder and elderberry. The soil chroma is
10YR 5/1 throughout the soil column. The soils in the wetland are saturated to the
surface. The wetland is classified as PSS 1 B under the Cowardin system. The
classification PSSIB denotes Palustrine(P), Scrub-shrub (SS), Broad-leaved deciduous
(1), Saturated (B).
PERMITS
Since the project is classified as a Categorical Exclusion (CE) a Nationwide
Permit 33 CFR 330.5 (a)(23) is likely to be applicable for proposed construction..
A Section 401 General Water Quality Certification is required for any activity
which may result in a discharge and for which a federal permit is required. State permits
are administered through the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
(DEHNR).
SUMMARY OF ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
Roadway construction and culvert placement may involve the discharge of
excavated or fill material into the waters of one or all the creeks which cross the project
area. Construction of the westbound 421 exit ramp may impact approximately 0.25 ha
(0.64 ac) of jurisdictional wetlands.
Mitigation
The COE has adopted through the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) a
wetland mitigation policy which embraces the concept of "no net loss of wetlands" and
sequencing. The purpose of this policy is to restore and maintain the chemical,
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biological, and physical integrity of Waters of the United States, specifically wetlands.
Mitigation of wetland impacts has been defined by the CEQ to include: Avoiding
impacts (to wetlands), minimizing impacts, rectifying impacts (40 CFR 1508.20). Each
of these three aspects (avoidance, minimization and compensatory mitigation) must be
considered sequentially.
Avoidance
Avoidance mitigation examines all appropriate and practical possibilities of
averting impacts to Waters of the United States. According to a 1990 Memorandum of
Agreement (MAO) between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the COE,
in determining "appropriate and practical" measures to offset unavoidable impacts, such
measures should be appropriate to the scope and degree of those impacts and practical in
terms of cost, existing technology and logistics in light of overall project purposes.
Some impacts to Waters of the United States will occur as a result of the proposed
project. A reasonable effort has been made to avoid wetland areas. Since these wetlands
occur adjacent to developed agricultural and residential areas, these wetlands likely serve
an important function in pollutant removal from the surrounding landscape, thus
buffering South Deep Creek. Shifting the alignment of the westbound 421 exit ramp
either to the north or south could avoid these wetland impacts, however the ramp cannot
be shifted south because the realignment of the exit ramp will not meet design standards.
Shifting the alignment north will cause a larger construction footprint, causing increased
construction and right-of-way costs.
Minimization
Minimization includes the examination of appropriate and practical steps to
reduce the adverse impacts to Waters of the United States. Implementation of these steps
will be required through project modifications and permit conditions. Consideration will
be given to the following means to minimize impacts to surface waters and wetlands:
• Decreasing the footprint of the proposed project.
• Installation of temporary silt fences, earth berms, and temporary ground cover during
construction.
• Strict enforcement of sedimentation and erosion control BMW's for the protection of
surface waters and wetlands.
• Reduction of clearing and grubbing activity in and adjacent to water bodies.
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Compensatory Mitigation
Compensatory mitigation is not normally considered until anticipated impacts to
Waters of the United States have been avoided and minimized to the maximum extent
possible. It is recognized that "no net loss of wetlands" functions and values may not be
achieved in each and every permit action. Appropriate and practicable compensatory
mitigation is required for unavoidable adverse impacts which remain after all appropriate
and practicable minimization has been required. Compensatory actions often include
restoration, creation, and enhancement of Waters of the United States. Such actions
should be undertaken in areas adjacent to or contiguous to the discharge site.
Authorizations under Nationwide Permits usually do not require compensatory
mitigation according to the 1989 MOA between the EPA and the COE. Final decisions
concerning compensatory mitigation rests with the COE.
5. Rare and Protected Species
Some populations of fauna and flora have been in the process of decline either due
to natural forces or their inability to coexist with humans. Federal law (under the
provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended) requires that any action,
likely to adversely affect a species classified as federally-protected, be subject to review
by the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Other species may receive additional protection
under separate state laws.
FEDERALLY PROTECTED SPECIES
As of 23 August, 1996 the FWS does not list any federally-protected species for
Yadkin County.
FEDERAL SPECIES OF CONCERN AND STATE LISTED SPECIES
There are no federal Species of Concern species listed for Yadkin County.
Federal Candidate species are not afforded federal protection under the Endangered
Species Act and are not subject to any of its provisions, including section 7, until they are
formally proposed or listed as Threatened or Endangered. Candidate 2 (C2) species are
defined as organisms which are vulnerable to extinction although no sufficient data
currently exists to warrant a listing of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed Endangered or
Proposed Threatened. Organisms which are listed as Endangered (E), Threatened (T), or
Special Concern (SC) by the North Carolina Heritage Program list of Rare Plant or
Animal Species are afforded state protection under the State Endangered Species Act and
the North Carolina Plant Protection and Conservation Act of 1979.
There are no state listed species of concern for Yadkin County.
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E. Highway Traffic Noise Analysis
The noise analysis for the proposed project was conducted under a worst-case
scenario. The analysis determined that no receptors are to be impacted by highway traffic
noise. The average exterior noise level increase is 7 decibels.
Noise levels could increase during construction but will be temporary. This
evaluation completes the assessment requirement for highway traffic noise (23 CFR Part
772).
F. Air Quality Anal
The proposed project is located in Yadkin County, which has been determined to
be in compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. 40 CFR, Part 51 is
not applicable, because this project is located in an attainment area. This project is not
anticipated to create any adverse effect on air quality in this attainment area. The air
quality analysis programs, MOBILESA and CAL3QHC revealed that the 1 hour CO
concentrations (less than 3 ppm) for the new connector and US 421 are well below the
NAAQS. If any vegetation is disposed of by burning during construction, the burning
shall be done in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations of the North
Carolina SIP for air quality in compliance with 15 NCAC 2D.0520.
G. Hazardous Materials Involvement
Representatives of the NCDOT Geotechnical Unit - Environmental Section
performed a field reconnaissance along the project corridor. In addition to the field
survey, a search of all appropriate Federal and State agencies was conducted in order to
determine if any know environmental hazards are present along the proposed project
alignment. There do not appear to be any sites within the project limits which have the
potential for underground storage tank (UST) involvement. There is, however, a home
heating UST present at 1528 Shacktown Road. This UST is situated on the eastern side
of this one story brick home and should be outside of the proposed right of way. Many of
the homes in this area possess home heating oil USTs. Any homes which may be
affected by the new interchange construction or the service road realignment will be
assessed for UST involvement prior to right of way acquisition.
H. Flood Hazard Evaluation and Hydraulic Concerns
Yadkin County is not currently a participant in the National Flood Insurance
Regular Program, however some flood hazard areas have been identified. This project
does not cross any identified flood hazard areas. This project does not cross any major
streams, and the terrain in the project vicinity is rolling with natural draws located such
that the project may be drained without difficulty. The project is located within a water
supply watershed but not a high quality water zone; therefore, erosion and sedimentation
will be controlled through the appropriate specification, installation, and maintenance of
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standard erosion and sedimentation control measures. Existing drainage patterns will be
maintained to the best extent practicable. Groundwater resources should be evaluated in
the final design to ensure that measures are taken, if necessary, to avoid groundwater
contamination.
No Geodetic Markers are located within the project vicinity.
VII. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
On September 23, 1996, a letter was mailed to the following state and local
agencies to solicit suggestions and receive environmental input concerning the proposed
project (Note: an asterisk indicates those agencies which responded to this letter):
*U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
*Army Corps of Engineers
N. C. State Clearinghouse
N. C. Department of Env. Health and Natural Resources
*N. C. Department of Cultural Resources
*N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission
N. C. Department of Public Instruction
Citizen comments and concerns have been taken into consideration during the
planning stage of this project. Citizens and businesses in the project vicinity were sent a
newsletter in November 1996 to inform them of the proposal (see Appendix). The
newsletter generated one response from a citizen concerned with a relocation of a home
in the area of the interchange.
Once a preliminary design is available, a public hearing will be conducted to
allow further public comment on the project.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
December 19, 1996
IN REPLY REFER TO
Special Studies and
Flood Plain Services Section
Mr. H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
North Carolina Division of Highways
Post Office Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Vick:
This is in response to your letter of September 23, 1996, requesting our comments
on "Yadkin County, Construct New Road from US 421 to SR 1146 (Shacktown Road)
with a New Interchange on US 421, Federal Aid Project STP-1130(4), State Project
8.2770801, TIP Project R-2923C" (Regulatory Branch Action I.D. No. 19970051).
Our comments involve impacts to flood plains and jurisdictional resources, which
include waters, wetlands, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects. The proposed
roadway improvements would not cross any Corps-constructed flood control or
navigation project. Enclosed are our comments on the other issues.
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on this project. If we can be of further
assistance, please contact us.
Sincerely,
W ?
C. E. Shuford, Jr., P.E.
Acting Chief, Engineering and
Planning Division
Enclosure
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December 19, 1996
Page 1 of 1
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS. WILMINGTON DISTRICT COMMENTS ON:
"Yadkin County, Construct New Road from US 421 to SR 1146 (Shacktown Road) with
a New Interchange on US 421, Federal Aid Project STP-1130(4), State Project
8.2770801, TIP Project R-2923C" (Regulatory Branch Action I.D. No. 19970051)
1. FLOOD PLAINS: POC - Mr. Bobby L. Willis Special Studies and Flood Plain
Services Section, at [phone]
The proposed project is located in Yadkin County, which has had flood hazard
areas identified in anticipation of participating in the National Flood Insurance Program.
From a review of Panel 125 of the May, 1991, Yadkin County Flood Insurance Rate
Map, the proposed roadway is not located in an identified flood hazard area. This is
confirmed by a review of the pertinent United States Geological topographic map of the
area (Lone Hickory, N.C.)
2. WATERS AND WETLANDS: POC - Mr. John Thomas Raleigh Field Office
Regulatory Branch, at [phone] Extension 25
Review of the subject project indicates that the proposed work may involve the
discharge of fill material into unnamed tributaries of South Deep Creek. All work
restricted to existing high ground areas will not require prior Federal permit
authorization. However, Department of the Army permit authorization, pursuant to
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977, as amended„ will be required for the
discharge of excavated or fill material within the crossing of the aforementioned waters
and wetlands. Specific permit requirements will depend on design of the project, extent
of fill work within streams and wetland areas (dimensions, fill amounts, etc.),
construction methods, and other factors.
At this point in time, construction plans are not available for review. When final
plans are completed, including the extent and location of development within any
waters and wetlands, the applicant should contact Mr. Thomas for a final determination
of the Federal permit requirements.

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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
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OCT^71996
October 2, 1996
Mr. H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Ralei6h, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Vick:
Subject: Scoping for proposed construction of a new road from US 421 to SR 1146 (Shacktown
Road), with a new interchange on US 421, Yadkin County, North Carolina, Federal Aid
Project STP-1130(4), State Project 8.2770801, TIP No. R-2923C
In your letter of September 23, 1996, you requested information for your use in evaluating
potential environmental impacts of the subject construction. The following comments are
provided in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 661-667e), and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
According to information provided in your letter, this project will involve the construction of a
nee*., t,.vo-lane roadv,,av on a new location from US 421 to CR 1 146 in Yadkin County for a length
of 0.76 mile. A new interchange is proposed for US 421.
Our data indicate that no federally listed or proposed threatened or endangered species would be
affected by the proposed action. However, obligations under Section 7 of the Act must be
reconsidered if. (1) new information reveals impacts of this identified action that may affect
listed species or critical habitat in a manner not previously considered, (2) this action is
subsequently modified in a manner that was not considered in this review, or (3) a new species is
listed or critical habitat is determined that may be affected by the identified action.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is particularly concerned about potential impacts
the proposed action could have on stream and wetland ecosystems within the project impact area.
Preference should be given to alternative alignments, stream-crossing structures, and
construction techniques that avoid or minimize encroachment and impacts to these resources.
The Service's review of any environmental document would be greatly facilitated if the
document contained the following information:
(1) A complete analysis and comparison of the available alternatives (the build and
no-build alternatives).
(2) A description of the fishery and wildlife resources within existing and required
additional rights-of-way and any areas, such as borrow areas, that may be affected
directly or indirectly by the proposed climbing lanes.
(3) Acreage and description of wetlands that will be filled as a result of the proposed
road improvements. Wetlands affected by the proposed project should be mapped
in accordance with the Federal Manual for Identifying and Delineating
Jurisdictional Wetlands. We recommend contacting the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, Asheville Regulatory Field Office, to determine the need for a Section
404 Clean Water Act permit (704/271-4854).
(4) Linear feet of any water courses that will be relocated as a result of the proposed
project.
(5) Acreage of upland habitat, by cover type, that will be eliminated because of the
proposed project.
(6) Description of all expected secondary and cumulative environmental impacts
associated with this proposed work.
(7) Mitigation measures that will be employed to avoid, eliminate, reduce, or
compensate for habitat value losses associated with any part of the proposed
project.
(8) An analysis of the crossing structures considered (i.e., spanning structure, culverts)
and the rationale for choosing the preferred structure(s).
(9) An evaluation of the potential for the project area to contain acid-bearing rock.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide these scoping comments and request that you continue
to keep us informed as to the progress of this project. In any future correspondence concerning
this project, please reference our Log Number 4-2-97-002.
Sincerely,
•
Brian P. Cole
State Supervisor
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® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 9
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch, NCDOT
FROM: Stephanie E. Goudreau, Mt. Region Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program I? n
DATE: August 5, 1996 /
SUBJECT: Review of scoping sheets for proposed new road from US 421 to SR 1146
(Shacktown Road) with a new interchange on US 421, Yadkin County, TIP #R-
2923C.
This correspondence responds to a request by you for our review and comments on the
scoping sheets for the subject project.
Biological staff of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission have reviewed the
scoping sheets for the subject project and have not identified any special concerns regarding this
project. A formal scoping response outlining our informational needs for preparation of the
environmental document will be provided upon request through the State Clearinghouse.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment during the early stages of this
project. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact me at 704/652-
4257.
E' V O
4UC 0 It 1996
VIROW?`?-\
STA,
North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
-James B. Hunt Jr., Governor Division of Archives and History
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
November 22, 1996

MEMORANDUM
TO: H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch Q
Division of Highways
Department of Transportation
FROM: bavid Brook
,'
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer ?uv c
SUBJECT: Construct road from US 421 to SR 1146 with interchange at US 421, Yadkin -
County, R-2923C, Federal Aid Project
STP-1 130(4), State Project 8.2770801, -==
ER 97-7831
Thank you for your letter of September 23, 1996, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no properties of
architectural, historic, or archaeological significance which would be affected by the
project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as currently proposed.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations
for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill- Earley, environmental
review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
DB:slw
cc: N. Graf
B. Church
T. Padgett
109 East Jones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2307

F'.CLOCATION REPORT J1
F.I.G. F__1 cr,RRInoR F_? of SIGN

North Carolina D^partment of Transportation
EA RE ;OCT. 11 OFFICE
PRO.IFCT: 82770801 COUNTY YADKIN mate i 11)
1. D, f n : IR--2923 C F.A. PROJECT N/A
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: US 421 10 SR 1146 (SHACKTOWN ROAD) WITH NEW INTERCHANGE AT
US 421
ESTIMATED DISPLACEES INCOME LEVEL
Type of
Displacees Owners Tenants Total Minorities 0-15M 15-25M 25-35M 35-50M 50 UP
Residential 7- 0 ,T _e- 0 0 0 0 2 0
Businesses Q 0 0- 0 VALUE OF DWELLING DSS DWELLING AVAILABLE
Farms 0 0 0 0 Owners Tenants For S ale For R ent
Non-Profit 0 0 0 0 0-20M 0 i 0-160 0 0-20M 0 so-ISO 0
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS 20-40M 0 160-260 0 2040M 0 160-260 0
Yes No Explain all ")'ES" answers. 40.70M 0 260-400 0 40-70M 12 250.400 0
X 1 Will spprial relocation services he necessary? 70-100M 2 400-600 0 70-10OM 9 400-600 0
X 2 Will schools or churches be affect by 100 UP 0 11 600 UP 0 100 UP 26 600 UP 0
displacamPnt? TOTAL 2 0 46 0
X 3. Will business services still he available after REMARKS (Respond b NUrnber
project? 3 NO BUSINESSES AFI. E:CI ED
X 4 Will any business be displaced? If so, 5. THFRE IS A PROJECT TO WIDFN & RELOCATE EXISTING 421
indicate size, type, estimated number of IN YADKINVILLE AT PRESENT THIS IS PROJECT 87770203
employees, minorities, etc. DISPLACING APPROX. 15 DISPLACEES. THE MAJORITY OF
X 5. Will relocation cause a housing shortage? AVAILABLE HOUSING LISTED ABOVE FROM MLS IS REMOTE
6. Snurce for available housing (list). TO THIS PROJECT. BASED ON Tt IE ABOVE DATA AN
X 7. Will additional housing programs be needed? EXTENDED RELOCATION PERIOD WILL BE NECESSARY DUE
X 8 Should Last Resort Housing be considered? TO VERY LIMITED AVAILABLE HOUSING IN THE IMMEDIATE
X 9. Are there large, disabled, elderly, etc. AREA.
families? 6. LOCAL REALTORS, WESTERN PIEDMONT ASSOCIATION OF,
X 10. Will public housing be needed for project? REALTORS, NEWSPAPERS, AND VISUAL SURVEY.
X 11. Is public housing available? 8. WILL BE IMPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.
X 12. Is it felt there will be adequate DSS housing 9. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THERE MAY BE SOME LARGE FAM-
housing available during relocation period? I LIES, SOME ELDERLY, AND POSSIBLY A FEW DISABLED
X 13. Will there be a problem of housing within AFFECTED BY THIS PROJECT. HOWEVER, NO LARGE NUM-
financial means? BERS EXPECTED.
X 14. Are suitable business sites available (list 11. N. W. PIEDMONT COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT.
source). 12. YES, AS INDICATED BY THE AVAILABLE HOUSING LIST,
15. Number months estimated to complete HOWEVER, SEE ITEM 45 ABOVE
RELOCATION?
14 GI=F ITEM 6.

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H At-AN ROTHROCK 03-13-
4 Relocation A ent Date Approved by Date
Form 15 4 kwi-d 117 95 d
Vnglnvii n i C( py, State Relwanvn agent
2 Cnpy Area Relocation Office
NORTH CAROLINA .`TM C;90
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
PROJECT NEWSLETTER F
NOVEMBER 1996
CONSTRUCT A NEW ROAD FROM US 421 TO SR 1146 (SHACKTOWN ROAD)
WITH A NEW INTERCHANGE ON US 421
TIP PROJECT R-2923C, YADKIN COUNTY
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is beginning planning and environmental
studies for a new road from US 421 to SR 1146 (Shacktown Road). It includes a new interchange on US 421.
The new road will provide a direct north-south connection between US 421 and the industrial development on
SR 1605 (East Main Street) and Shacktown Road. This facility will also improve traffic operations by
providing an alternate route to US 601 and Shacktown Road. This newsletter is being published to inform local
citizens about the project study.
PROJECT INFORMATION
A two-lane road on new location with a right-
of-way width of 100 feet is proposed. To limit
impacts to the Yadkin Memorial Gardens Cemetery
and to Yadkin County Park, the interchange at US
421 will have a ramp and a loop in the northeast and
southwest quadrants. The service road south of US
421 will be relocated in the vicinity of the
interchange. Right-of-way acquisition is anticipated
to begin in 1997 with construction in 1998. A design
for the project will be presented for public review at
the Public Hearing in late spring 1997. The map
below outlines the proposed improvements.
AT IS A PROJECT STUDY?
Before any road construction can begin,
NCDOT's Planning and Environmental Branch
conducts environmental impact studies in the project
area. The planning staff evaluates each highway
project according to established engineering
practices and guidelines set forth by federal and state
laws and regulations. The process includes
specialized studies to determine environmental
impacts. Specialists in noise and air quality,
archaeology, architectural history, biology, land-use,
planning, and sociology evaluate each alternative.
The planning process also involves design and traffic
engineering studies, which provide an analysis of
alternatives to safely, efficiently, and economically
meet future travel demands.
HOW TO CONTACT NCDOT
Citizens are encouraged to participate in the
planning process by contacting NCDOT with
questions and comments. Citizen input is evaluated
during the development of highway improvements.
For more information, please feel free to
contact Mr. Robert Hanson at [phone].
Written inquiries, comments, or suggestions should
be addressed to:
H. Franklin Vick, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
N. C. Department of Transportation
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611