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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20010520 Ver 1_Complete File_20010328State 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 June 16, 1998 MEMORANDUM To: Mary Kiesau Through: John DorneAv From: Cyndi Bell C 1J D E N R Subject: Environmental Assessment for SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) Widening from NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) to SR 1233 (Yale Street) in Hope Mills Cumberland County State Project No. 8.2441501, T.I.P. No. U-2304A DENR # 98-0764, DWQ # 12099 The referenced document has been reviewed by this office. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is responsible for issuance of the Section 401 Water Quality Certification for activities which impact waters of the state including wetlands. The proposed work described within this EA includes symmetrical widening of 2.2 miles of SR 1141 from NC 59 to SR 1233 (T.I.P. No. U-2304A). The widening of an additional 0.34 mile of SR 1141 from West of SR 1344 to SR 1007 will be discussed in a separate document (U-2304B). The segment discussed herein will involve up to 0.35 acre of fill in riparian wetlands associated with the extension of an existing perennial stream crossing. DWQ offers the following comments based upon review of the document: A) DOT studied three alternatives, all of which would require further encroachment (0.25 to 0.50 acre fill in wetlands plus 89 linear feet of stream loss) on Buckhead Creek and its associated wetlands. Although the selected alternative is not the least damaging to wetlands, we concur that it represents the most practical alternative considering local social and environmental factors. B) DOT anticipates approval of this work under Nationwide Permit 14 (General Certification 3106); however, the anticipated 0.35 acre impact exceeds the 0.33 acre threshold for Nationwide Permit 14. Unless this impact is reduced, the project would require submittal of an Individual Permit application. We strongly encourage DOT to reduce the footprint of this project at the Buckhead Creek crossing to minimize impacts on wetlands and the stream. This could have the added benefit to DOT of reducing the time required to process a Nationwide versus an Individual Permit. P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper Ms. Mary Kiesau Memo June 16, 1998 Page 2 of 2 C) Based upon the impacts described in the EA, neither wetland nor stream mitigation will likely be required for this project; however, DOT should note that if total project impacts for T.I.P. Nos. U-2304A and B together exceed 1.0 acre of fill in wetlands, mitigation will be required in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0506(h)(2). DOT is also advised that, in accordance with DWQ Wetland Rules, 115A NCAC 2H.0506(h)(3) }, the Wetland Restoration Program will be available to use for wetland mitigation. D) We ask DOT to provide a discussion of the anticipated construction methodology at the Buckhead Creek crossing. DWQ discourages placement of temporary fill in this wetland if at all possible. DOT is advised that full restoration (including removal of fill material and planting/monitoring of vegetation) of temporary fill areas exceeding one acre will be required in accordance with Condition #4 of General Certification 3114 (Nationwide Permit 33). All temporary fill material must be removed from construction access areas. On May 27, 1997, DWQ submitted to DOT a draft restoration policy for temporary impact areas. We anticipate finalization of this policy prior to construction of this project. Based upon the project description provided in the EA, a 401 Water Quality Certification will be required for this project. Final permit authorization will require formal application by NCDOT and written concurrence from DWQ. Please be aware that this approval will be contingent upon evidence of avoidance and minimization of wetland and stream impacts to the extent practical, and provision of wetland and stream mitigation where necessary. DWQ appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the EA. DOT is reminded that issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification requires satisfaction of water quality concerns, to ensure that water quality standards are met and no wetland or stream uses are lost. Questions regarding the 401 Certification Program should be directed to Cyndi Bell at (919) 733-1786 or Cyndi Bell@h2o.enr.state.nc.us in DWQ's Water Quality Environmental Sciences Branch. Cc: Dave Timpy, COE, Wilmington Tom McCartney, FWS, Raleigh David Cox, WRC U2304A Ms. Mary Kiesau Memo June 16, 1998 Page 2 of 2 C) Based upon the impacts described in the EA, neither wetland nor stream mitigation will likely be required for this project; however, DOT should note that if total project impacts for T.I.P. Nos. U-2304A and B together exceed 1.0 acre of fill in wetlands, mitigation will be required in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0506(h)(2). DOT is also advised that, in accordance with DWQ Wetland Rules, { 15A NCAC 2H.0506(h)(3) 1, the Wetland Restoration Program will be available to use for wetland mitigation. D) We ask DOT to provide a discussion of the anticipated construction methodology at the Buckhead Creek crossing. DWQ discourages placement of temporary fill in this wetland if at all possible. DOT is advised that full restoration (including removal of fill material and planting/monitoring of vegetation) of temporary fill areas exceeding one acre will be required in accordance with Condition #4 of General Certification 3114 (Nationwide Permit 33). All temporary fill material must be removed from construction access areas. On May 27, 1997, DWQ submitted to DOT a draft restoration policy for temporary impact areas. We anticipate finalization of this policy prior to construction of this project. Based upon the project description provided in the EA, a 401 Water Quality Certification will be required for this project. Final permit authorization will require formal application by NCDOT and written concurrence from DWQ. Please be aware that this approval will be contingent upon evidence of avoidance and minimization of wetland and stream impacts to the extent practical, and provision of wetland and stream mitigation where necessary. DWQ appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the EA. DOT is reminded that issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification requires satisfaction of water quality concerns, to ensure that water quality standards are met and no wetland or stream uses are lost. Questions regarding the 401 Certification Program should be directed to Cyndi Bell at (919) 733-1786 or Cyndi Bell@h2o.enr.state.nc.us in DWQ's Water Quality Environmental Sciences Branch. Cc: Dave Timpy, COE, Wilmington Tom McCartney, FWS, Raleigh David Cox, WRC U2304A ,Environmental Revi DWQ - Water Quality Se( Date: MEMORANDUM TO. O Trish MacPherson (end. sps) O Kathy Herring (forest/ORW/HQW) O Larry Ausley (ecosystems) O Matt Mathews (toxicology) O Jay Sauber (intensive survey) eet DENR # 478-OW-6'1 99 Non-Discharge Branch (Archdale 9th) O Kim Colson (Permitting) Wetlands (WQ Lab) CLJDhn Dome (Corps, 401) C di Bell (DOT) p nc Fleek (dredging) O Eric Galamb (other) DWQ # 12a 1 ? Reg./ Prg. Mgmt Coordination Branch O Ed Buchen (Archdale 9th) O Brent McDonald (Archdale 12th) Regional Water Quality Supervisors O Asheville O Mooresville O Washington O Fayetteville O Raleigh O Wilmington 0. Winston - Salem Planning Branch (Archdale 6th) O Alan Clark (basinwide planning) O Boyd DeVane (classifications & standards) O Beth McGee (management planning) O Steve Zoufaly (reclassifications) O Ruth Swanek (modeling) (Archdale 9th) Point Source Branch (Archdale 9th) O Dave Goodrich (NPDES) O O Bradley Bennett (Stormwater) O O Tom Poe (Pretreatment) (Archdale 7th) O FROM: , Regional / Program Management Coordination Branch, 12th Floor, Archdale PROJECT: r? Attached is a copy of the above document. Subject to the requirements of the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act, you are being asked to review the document for potential significant impacts to the environment, especially pertinent to your jurisdiction, level of expertise or permit authority. Please check the appropriate box below and return this form to me along with your written comments, if any, by the date indicated. Thank you for your assistance. Suggestions for streamlining this process are greatly appreciated! Notes: I can be reached at: phone: (919) 733-5083, ext. S 5 fax: (919) 733-0719 e-mail: li&a_-mwtirr@h2o.enr.state.nc.us )Gesav mis:Acircmemo - mac version 563- /ta'(? - l i Hope Mills SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) From NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) to SR 1233 (Yale Street) Cumberland County Federal Aid Number STP-1141(3) State Project Number 8.2441501 T.I.P. No. U-2304A Administrative Action Environmental Assessment U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration and N. C. Department of Transportation Submitted Pursuant to 42 U. S. C. 4332(2)(C) APPROVED: Date Lubin V. Prevatt, P.E., Assistant Manager Planning and Environmental Branch Date Nicho . Graf, .E., Division Administrator p„ 4Federa Highway Administration Hope Mills - SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) From NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) to SR 1233 (Yale Street) Cumberland County Federal Aid Number STP-1141(3) State Project Number 8.2441501 T.I.P. No. U-2304A Environmental Assessment May 1998 Documentation Prepared in Planning and Environmental Branch By: Craig ?/I. Youn Project Plannin En sneer 11L?. J. Wilso Stroud Prod lanning Unit Head . Summary Environmental Assessment Prepared by Planning and Environmental Branch Division of Highways North Carolina Department of Transportation in Consultation with Federal Highway Administration Type of Action This is a Federal Highway Administration Action, Environmental Assessment. 2. Additional Information The following people can be contacted for additional information concerning this project: Mr. Nicholas L. Graf, P.E. Division Administrator, FHWA Suite 410, 310 New Bern Avenue Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 (919) 856-4346 Mr. Lubin V. Prevatt, P.E., Assistant Manager Planning and Environmental Branch N.C. Department of Transportation Post Office Box 25201 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 (919) 733-3141 3. Summary of Special Project Commitments NCDOT will implement Best Management Practices throughout construction. NCDOT will notify the N.C. Geodetic Survey prior to construction with regards to four geodetic survey markers located along the proposed project. NCDOT will conduct a site inspection of underground storage facilities located within the project area prior to right of way acquisition. If leaks or contamination have occurred, NCDOT will notify the Division of Environmental Management. NCDOT will investigate the need for a floodway modification at the Buckhead Creek crossing. NCDOT will provide bicycle accommodations along SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) in the form of differential striping for 13 foot outside lanes and eleven foot inside lanes. NCDOT will continue to coordinate with the Town of Hope ] for sidewalks along SR 1141. 4. Anticipated Design Exceptions There are no design exceptions anticipated for this project. 5. Actions Required by Other Agencies A United States Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit 33 CFR 330.5(a)(14) is anticipated to be applicable to the proposed project. A North Carolina Division of Environmental Management Section 401 Water Quality General Certification is also required. Section 401 of the Clean Water Act requires that the state issue or deny water quality certification for any federally permitted or licensed activity that may result in a discharge into waters of the United States. 6. Description of Action The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to widen SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) from NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) to SR 1233 (Yale Street) in Cumberland County. NCDOT includes this project in the 1998-2004 Transportation Improvement Plan (T.I.P.). The North Carolina Department of Transportation will widen SR 1141 to a five lane curb and gutter facility with a continuous left turn lane. The project's location is shown on the vicinity map included as Figure 1. The proposed improvements to Cumberland Road are described in more detail in Section II of this report. 7. Summary of Beneficial and Adverse Impacts The proposed improvements to SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) will benefit the region and local community by providing safer and more efficient travel through the area. This will result in road user cost savings. Also, automobile traffic safety will be enhanced. The proposed project will require the acquisition of approximately 6.1 acres of additional right of way and easements. An estimated 11 residential relocations, 4 businesses relocations, and 1 non profit organization relocation, the Cumberland Road Fire Department, will occur as a result of the project. It is anticipated that 0.14 hectare (0.35 acre) of wetland j will be impacted by the project. No federally protected species, archaeological sites, or historic architectural resources are anticipated to be impacted by the proposed project. The proposed project is not anticipated to have a significant detrimental effect on the quality of the human environment. It is predicted that 123 residences and businesses will approach or exceed the FHWA Noise Abatement Criteria once the project is constructed; however, no receptors were found to be impacted by a substantial increase in future exterior noise levels. The following table shows the predicted maximum extent of the 72 and 67 dBA noise level contours. Maximum Predicted Leq Noise Contour Approximate Number of levels Distance Im pacted Receptors According dBA (Maximum) to Title 23 CFR Part 772 72 67 Description 15m 30m 60m dBA dBA A B C D E SR 1141, NC 59 to SR 1136 71 67 62 20m 38m 0 3 2 0 0 SR 1141, SR 1136 to SR 1249 72 68 62 21 m 39 m 0 72 11 0 0 SR 1141, SR 1249 to SR 2920 71 67 61 18 m 36m 0 12 1 0 0 SR 1141, SR 2920 to SR 1233 70 66 60 15 m 31 m 0 21 1 0 0 0 .108 15 0 ;.0 Note: 1. Maximum predicted Leq noise levels are measured from the center of the near traffic lane. 2. 72 dBA and 67 dBA contour distances are measured from center of proposed roadway This information should assist local authorities in exercising land use control over the remaining undeveloped lands adjacent to the roadway within local jurisdiction. For example, with the proper information on noise, local authorities can prevent filrther development of incompatible activities and land uses with the predicted noise levels of an adjacent highway. In accordance with NCDOT Traffic Noise Abatement Policy, the Federal/State governments are no longer responsible for providing noise abatement measures for new development for which building permits are issued within the noise impact area of a proposed highway after the Date of Public Knowledge. The Date of Public Knowledge of the location of a proposed highway project will be the approval date of CEs, FONSIs, RODs, or the Design Public Hearing, whichever comes later. For development occurring after this public knowledge date, local governing bodies are responsible to insure that noise compatible designs are utilized along the proposed facility. 8. Alternatives Considered Four alternatives to widen SR 1141 to a multi-lane curb and gutter facility were studied: symmetrical widening, north-side widening, south-side widening, and a combination of these three alternatives. Each alternative would provide the same typical section and require approximately the same amount of new right of way. The recommended improvement, symmetrical widening, was selected based upon impacts to residential and business properties, wetland impacts, and project costs. Also, traffic noise impacts would be greater if asymmetrical widening (alternates 2 and 3) were done. In addition to the above design alternatives, postponement of the proposed action, the "Do Nothing" alternative, and alternative modes of transportation were considered, but are not recommended. Additional information on the alternatives studied is included in Section III of this report. 9. Federal. State. and Local Agencies Contacted at the Beginning of this Study The following municipalities and agencies were contacted for information and comments relating to the widening of Cumberland Road. An asterisk ("*") denotes agencies from which written comments were received. U.S. Department of the Army--Wilmington District Corps of Engineers* U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service--Raleigh* N.C. Department of Administration--State Clearinghouse* N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources: Division of Environmental Management*, Division of Land Resources*, Wildlife Resources*, and Fayetteville Regional Office* N.C. Department of Cultural Resources--State Historic Preservation Office* Region M Council of Governments Fayetteville Metropolitan Planning Organization* Cumberland County Commissioners City of Fayetteville, Public Works Commission* Town of Hope Mills 10. Basis for Environmental Assessment On the basis of planning and environmental studies, NCDOT and FHWA anticipate this project will have no significant detrimental effect on the quality of the human environment. TABLE OF CONTENTS ' PAGE PROJECT SUMMARY 1. NEED FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT A. General Description .......................................................................1 B. Purpose of the Project .................................................................... I C. Characteristics of the Existing Facility ..........................................1 1. Functional Classification ......................................................... 1 2. Length of Roadway Section Studied ........................................ l 3. Existing Cross Sections ........................................................... 1 4. Right of Way ............................................................................ 2 5. Access Control ......................................................................... 2 6. Vertical and Horizontal Alignment .......................................... 2 7. Speed Limit .............................................................................. 2 8. Intersecting Roads and Type of Control .................................. 2 9. Interchanges ............................................................................. 2 10. Project Terminals ..................................................................... 2 11. Bridges and Drainage Structures .............................................. 2 12. Railroads .................................................................................. 3 13. Sidewalks ................................................................................. 3 14. Bicycle Accommodations ........................................................ 3 15. Parking ..................................................................................... 3 16. Utilities ..................................................................................... 3 17. School Bus Data ....................................................................... 3 18. Degree of Roadside Interference .............................................. 3 19. Airports .................................................................................... 3 20. Geodetic Markers ..................................................................... 3 D. Traffic Volumes and Capacity Analysis ........................................ 3 1. Mainline Analysis ...................................................................... 4 2. Intersection Analysis .................................................................. 4 E. Thoroughfare Plan ......................................................................... 4 F. Accident Data and Analysis ...........................................................4 G. Other Proposed Highway Improvements in the Project Area........ 5 H. Benefits to the State, Region, and Community .............................. 5 II. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS A. Length of Project ........................................................................... 6 B. Project Termini .............................................................................. 6 C. Typical Section Description ........................................................... 6 D. Right of Way ................................................................................. 6 E. Access Control ............................................................................... 6 F. Intersection Treatment and Type of Control .................................. 6 G. Interchanges ........................................................... 7 H. ........................ Bridges and Drainage Structures .................................................... 7 I. Design Speed ................................................................................. 7 J. Sidewalks ............................................................... 7 K. ........................ Bicycle Accommodations .............................................................. 7 PAGE L. Greenways ......................................................................................7 M. Parking ........................................................................................... 8 N. Landscaping ................................................................................... 8 0. Noise Barriers ................................................................................ 8 P. Multiple Use of Space .................................................................... 8 Q. Changes in the State Highway System .......................................... 8 R. Railroads ........................................................................................ 8 S. Degree of Utility Conflicts ............................................................. 8 T. Design Exceptions ......................................................................... 8 U. Cost Estimates ................................................................................ 8 V. Special Permits Required ............................................................... 8 W. Geodetic Survey Markers ............................................................... 8 III. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED A. Alternate Modes of Transportation ................................................ 9 B. Do Nothing Alternative .................................................................. 9 C. Postponement Alternative ..............................................................9 D. Recommended Alternative ............................................................. 9 E. Design Alternatives ......................................................................10 IV. SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS A. Social Effects ...............................................................................11 1. Land Use ................................................................................11 a. Status of Planning .............................................................11 b. Existing Land Use ............................................................. 11 c. Existing Zoning ................................................................. I 1 d. Future Land Use ................................................................ I l e. Project Consistency with Local Plans ...............................12 2. Neighborhood Characteristics ................................................ 12 3. Relocations ............................................................................. 12 4. Public Facilities ...................................................................... 12 5. Social Impacts ........................................................................ 13 6. Historic and Cultural Resources ............................................ 13 a. Historic Architectural Resources ......................................13 b. Archaeological Resources .................................................13 7. Section 4(f) Resources ...........................................................13 B. Economic Effects ......................... C. Environmental Effects ................. 1. Biological Resources ............ ................................................14 ................................................14 ...................14 a. Terrestrial Communities ....................................................14 b. Aquatic Communities .......................................................16 .c. Summary of Anticipated Impacts ......................................17 0 PAGE 2. Threatened and Endangered Species ......................................18 a. Rare and Protected Species ...............................................18 b. Federally Protected Species ..............................................18 c. Federal Species of Concern and State Listed Species....... 23 3. Water Resources .................................................................... 25 a. Waters Impacted and Characteristics ................................ 25 b. Best Usage Classification .................................................25 c. Water Quality .................................................................... 26 d. Summary of Anticipated Impacts ..................................... 27 4. Jurisdictional Wetlands ..........................................................27 a. Waters of the United States ............................................... 27 b. Characteristics of Wetlands and Surface Waters .............. 28 c. Summary of Anticipated Impacts to Wetlands ................. 28 d. Mitigation .......................................................................... 29 e. Avoidance ......................................................................... 29 f. Minimization ..................................................................... 29 g. Compensatory Mitigation ................................................. 30 5. Permits ................................................................................... 30 6. Soils ....................................................................................... 31 7. Flood Hazard Evaluation ....................................................... 32 8. Stream Modification .............................................................. 32 9. Farmland ................................................................................ 32 10. Highway Traffic Noise/Construction Noise Analysis ........... 32 a. Characteristics of Noise .................................................... 33 b. Noise Abatement Criteria ................................................. 34 c. Ambient Noise Levels ....................................................... 34 d. Procedure for Predicting Future Noise Levels .................. 34 e. Traffic Noise Impact Analysis .......................................... 35 f. Traffic Noise Abatement Measures ...................................36 g "Do Nothing Alternative" ................................................. 37 h. Construction Noise ............................................................ 37 i. Summary ............................................................................37 11. Air Quality Analysis .............................................................. 37 12. Hazardous Materials And Underground Storage Tanks ........ 39 13. Construction Impacts ............................................................. 40 V. COMMENTS AND COORDINATION A. Comments Received .................................................................... 41 B. Citizens Informational Workshop ................................................41 C. Public Hearing ............................................................................. 42 PAGE TABLES Table 1- Levels of Service for Major Intersections ................................4 Table 2- Accident Rates .......................................................................... 5 Table 3- Buckhead Creek Alternatives .................................................10 Table 4- Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities ..........................17 Table 5- Federally Protected Species ....................................................19 Table 6- Federal Species of Concern and State Listed Species for Cumberland County ............................................ 24 Table 7- One Hour CO Concentrations (PPM) .....................................39 FIGURES Figure 1- Vicinity Map Figure 2- Wetland/Topographical Map Figure 3- Aerial Mosaic-Proposed Improvements Figure 4- Thoroughfare Plan Figure 5- Proposed Typical Section Figure 6A, 6B- Traffic Projections (1995, 2020) Figure 7- 100-Year Floodplain Map Figure S- Proposed Highway Improvements in the Area Figure 9- Cumberland County Bike Route Map APPENDICES Appendix 1- NCDOT Relocation Programs and Relocatee Reports Appendix 2- Traffic Noise Analysis Tables and Figures Appendix 3- Air Quality Analysis Tables Appendix 4- Comments Received from Federal, State, and Local Agencies Appendix 5- Citizens Informational Workshop News Release and Informational Handout Environmental Assessment Prepared by Planning and Environmental Branch Division of Highways North Carolina Department of Transportation in Consultation with Federal Highway Administration I NEED FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT A. General Description The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to widen SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) from NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) in Hope Mills to SR 1233 (Yale Street), a distance of 3.5 km (2.2 miles) (see Figure 1). NCDOT includes this project in the 1998-2004 Transportation Improvement Program (T.I.P.). Right of way acquisition is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 1999, and construction is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2001. NCDOT will widen SR 1141, which is an existing three lane shoulder section, to a five lane curb and gutter section. The proposed typical section will be 19.2 meters (64 feet) wide from face to face of curbs. It will provide four through lanes (two in each direction) and a continuous center left-turn lane. The proposed project will provide a design speed of approximately 80 km/hr (50 mph) in anticipation of a posted speed limit of 70 km/hr (45 mph). It will require 27.4 meters (90 feet) of right of way. The proposed improvements are shown in Figure 2. The estimated cost of the project is $12,100,000, including $8,500,000 for right of way acquisition and $3,600,000 for construction. The funding shown in the 1998-2004 T.I.P. is $3,150,000 for right of way acquisition and $4,300,000 for construction, for a total of $7,450,000. B. Purpose Of The Project SR 1141 operates at a low level of service, and these conditions will become more severe as traffic volumes increase in the future. The purpose of this project is to alleviate congestion and improve safety along SR 1141; and in doing so, improve the level of service along SR 1141. C. Characteristics of the Existing Facility 1. Functional Classification SR 1141 is classified as an urban minor arterial. 2. Length of Roadway Section Studied The length of the studied section of SR 1141 from NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) to SR 1233 (Yale Street) is 3.5 km (2.2 mi.). 3. Fxistiniz Cross Sections The existing cross section on SR 1141 within the project limits is a three-lane, 10.9 meter (36 foot) pavement with grassed shoulders varying from 1.2 to 1.8 meters (4 to 6 feet) in width. There is a continuous center turn lane throughout the project. 4. Right of Way The existing right of way along SR 1141 is 18.3 in (60 feet), symmetrical about the roadway centerline. 5. Access Control There is no control of access along the project. 6. Vertical and Horizontal Curvature The horizontal alignment is generally straight throughout most of the project. The vertical alignment is predominantly level for most of the project except for vertical curves just east and west of Buckhead Creek. 7. Speed Limit The posted speed limit along the project is 70 km/h (45 mph). 8. Intersecting Roads and Type of Control All the intersections along SR 1141 are at grade. There are three signalized intersections along the project: SR 1141/NC 59 (Hope Mills Road), SR 1141/SR 1219 (Ireland Drive), and SR 1141/SR 1149 (Boone Trail). 9. Interchanges There are no interchanges along SR 1141 within the project limits. 10. Project Terminals The western project terminal is located in Hope Mills just east of the intersection of NC 59 and SR 1141. TIP Project U-2308 calls for the widening of NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) to a multi-lane facility from SR 1003 (Camden Road) to US 401 Business. As part of Project U-2308, the section of SR 1141 between NC 59 and SR 1135 (Smith Road) will be widened to a five-lane, 19.2-meter (64-foot) face to face curb and gutter facility. Right of way acquisition for Project U-2308 is scheduled to begin in Fiscal Year 1998, with construction to follow in fiscal year 2000. The eastern project terminal is located at the intersection of SR 1141 and SR 1233 (Yale Street). TIP project B-2534 begins at the east terminal of U-2304A and extends east to the intersection of SR 1141 and SR 1344 (Natal Street). This project involves the replacement of Bridge No. 170 over the CSX railroad and is currently under construction. Project B-2534 calls for widening SR 1141 to a 5-lane, 19.2- meter (64-foot) face to face curb and gutter facility. A four-foot sidewalk will be constructed on the south side of thebridgeon one side. 11. Bridges and Drainage Structures There is a drainage structure at Buckhead Creek, approximately 1.6 km (1.0 mile) east of NC 59. This structure consists of three 2100 mm (84 in) corrugated metal pipes. 12. Railroads There is no railroad or rail corridor along this project. CSX Railroad crosses SR 1141 approximately 64 meters ( 210 feet) east of the eastern terminal of the subject project (SR 1233). 13. Sidewalks There are no existing sidewalks along the project. 14. Bicycle Accommodations There are currently no special accommodations for bicycle traffic on SR 1141 within the project limits. 15. Parking There is no on-street parking within the project limits. 16. Utilities The utility conflict rating for this project is high. There are phone lines, underground storage tanks, water lines, and a power substation located on this project. The power substation is located on the north side of SR 1141 approximately 50 meters (164 feet) east of the SR 1141/SR 1149 (Boone Trail) intersection. 17. School Bus Data The Cumberland County Transportation Office indicated that there are 46-60 school bus trips on this segment of SR 1141 daily. 18. Degree of Roadside Interference The degree of roadside interference is high due to businesses and private driveways along the project on both sides of SR 1141. 19. Airports Fayetteville Municipal Airport is located on Airport Road approximately 3.2 km (2 miles) southeast of SR 1141. The proposed project is not anticipated to affect the airport. 20. Geodetic Markers Four geodetic survey markers will be impacted by the proposed project. NCDOT will notify N.C. Geodetic Survey prior to construction with regards to the survey markers. D. Traffic Volumes and CapacitX Analysis In the year 1995, the average daily traffic along the proposed project varied from 21,700 vehicles per day west of SR 1249 (Pine Spring Drive) to 12,200 vehicles per day east of SR 1149 (Boone Trail). In 2020 the average daily traffic along this section of SR 1141 is anticipated to vary from 34,000 vehicles per day west of Pine Springs Drive to 21,800 4 vehicles per day east of Boone Trail. Traffic volumes for the years 1995 and 2020 are shown in Figures 6A and 6B. Truck percentages, directional distribution, and the design hour factor for each segment of the project are also shown. The traffic carrying capacity of a roadway is described with a level of service rating, a qualitative measure of the roadway's operational conditions and how these conditions are perceived by motorists. Level of service is determined using conditions such as speed, travel time, freedom to maneuver, traffic interruptions, convenience, and safety. Six levels of service are defined and are assigned letter designations from A to F. Level of service A represents the best operating conditions, and level of service F represents the worst operating conditions. Using the traffic data described above and included in Figures 6A and 6B, capacity analyses for the years 1995 and 2020 were performed for SR 1141 with and without the proposed improvements. 1. Mainline Analysis Mainline capacity analyses were performed for SR 1141. The level of service (LOS) on New Hope Road in the year 1995 was E. If improvements are not made to the existing road, the LOS for 2020 will be F. The LOS for New Hope Road in the year 2020 will range from C to D if the recommended improvements are made. 2. Intersection Analysis Capacity analyses were also performed for the major intersections along the project. The results of these analyses are summarized in Table 1. Each of the these intersections, except Wingate Road, are presently signalized. A new signal is proposed at Wingate Road. TABLE 1. LEVELS OF SERVICE FOR MAJOR INTERSECTIONS INTERSECTING ROAD EXISTING CONDITIONS 1995 2020 WITH PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS 2020 NC 59 HOPE MILLS RD. D F D WINGATE RD. F F C SR 1249 IRELAND DR. D F C SR 1149 BOONE TRAIL) I D F C As shown in Table 1, without the proposed improvements, the level of service at the major intersections along the project will be F in the design year. With the proposed improvements, the levels of service will vary from C to D in the design year. E. Thoroughfare Plan SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) is shown as a major thoroughfare on the Fayetteville Urban Area Thoroughfare Plan, which was approved by the North Carolina Department of Transportation on March 8, 1996. A copy of the thoroughfare plan is included as Figure 4. F. Accident Data and Analysis An accident study for SR 1141 was conducted for the time period from July 1, 1992 to May 31, 1996. A summary of the accident rates (in accidents per 100 million vehicle kilometers) along with the statewide rates for urban three-lane undivided secondary roads is shown in Table 2. TABLE 2. ACCIDENT RATES (PER 100 MILLION VEHICLE KILOMETERS) ACCIDENT TYPE RATES ALONG SR 1141 AVERAGE STATEWIDE RATES FOR URBAN THREE-LANE SECONDARY ROADS All Accidents 617.65 201.63 Fatal 0.0 0.00 Non-Fatal 310.39 85.24 Nighttime 128.55 32.65 Wet Conditions 166.17 33.90 Three hundred and ninety-four accidents occurred along the project during the period from July 1, 1992 to May 31, 1995. The overall accident rate during this period was 617.65 accidents per 100 million vehicle kilometers (acc/100MVK). This. is three times greater than the statewide average of 201.63 acc/100MVK for urban three-lane secondary roads during this period. Out of the three hundred and ninety-four accidents occurring in the studied years, there were no fatal accidents and three hundred twenty-nine non-fatal injury accidents along SR 1141 within the project limits. One hundred and thirty-six of the accidents (34.5%) were rear end collisions. Rear end collisions made up the highest percentage of accidents. G. Other Proposed Highway Improvements in the Project Area TIP Project B-2534 proposes to replace Bridge No. 170 on SR 1141 over the CSX railroad. This project begins at the east terminal of Project U-2304A and ends at Natal Street (SR 1344). Construction is currently underway. TIP Project U-2304B calls for the widening of SR 1141 to a multi-lane facility from Natal St. (SR 1344) to Owen Drive (SR 1007). Construction is currently underway. TIP Project U-2308 proposes to widen NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) to a multi-lane facility from south of SR 1003 (Camden Road) to US 401 Business. Currently, right of way acquisition is scheduled to begin in Fiscal Year 1998, with construction to follow in Fiscal Year 2000. TIP Project U-620, the Hope Mills Bypass, proposes to construct a multi-lane facility (part on new location) from SR 1141 (Bingham Drive) to SR 1363 (Elk Mill Road). Right of way acquisition is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2001, and construction is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2003. TIP Project U-3311 proposes to widen SR 1141 (Bingham Drive) to a multi-lane facility from US 401 (Raeford Road) to the proposed Hope Mills Bypass. Right of way acquisition is scheduled to begin in October, 2002, and construction is scheduled to begin in October, 2003. These projects are shown in Figure 8. H. Benefits to the State. Region, and Community The proposed improvements to SR 1141 will benefit the region and local community by providing safer and more efficient travel through the area. Traffic congestion will be decreased, thereby making it easier for travelers to reach their destinations. Also, goods and services will be transported in the area more efficiently. II. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS A. Length of Project SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) will be widened from NC 59 to SR 1233 (Yale Street), a length of 3.5 km (2.2 miles). The project is shown in Figure 2. B. Project Termini The western project terminal is located in Hope Mills at the intersection of SR 1141 and SR 1135 (Smith Road), just east of NC 59. The segment of SR 1141 between NC 59 and SR 1135 will be widened under TIP Project U-2308 to a five-lane, 19.2-meter (64-foot) face to face curb and gutter facility. The need for widening the section of SR 1141 between NC 59 and SR 1107 will be addressed as a separate TIP project at the same time that the SR 1107 (Fisher Road) realignment is evaluated. The eastern project terminal is located at the intersection of SR 1141 and SR 1233 (Yale Street). The segment of SR 1141 between SR 1233 (Yale Street) and SR 1344 (Natal Street) is currently being widened to a five-lane, 19.2-meter (64-foot) face to face curb and gutter section under Project B-2534. C. Typical Section Description The proposed typical section is a five lane curb and gutter section. This will provide four through lanes and a continuous center left-turn lane. It will be 19.2 meters (64 feet) wide from face to face of curbs. There will be a 3.0-meter (10-foot) grass berm on each side. D. Right of Way The proposed widening will require approximately 25.2 meters (83 feet) of right of way. Temporary construction easements will also be required throughout most of the project. E. Access Control No control of access is recommended along the project. F. Intersection Treatment and Tvne of Con The intersection of NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) and SR 1141 will be improved under T.I.P. Project U-2308. SR 1249 (Pine Springs Drive) will be realigned opposite SR 1219 (Ireland Drive) to provide a four-leg intersection with a continuous right-turn lane from eastbound SR 1141 onto southbound Pine Springs Drive. The intersection of SR 1141 and SR 1219 (Ireland Drive) is signalized and will remain so under the subject project. SR 2920 (Upchurch Road) will be realigned opposite SR 1149 (Boone Trail) to provide a four-leg intersection with a continuous right-turn lane from eastbound SR 1141 onto southbound Upchurch Road. The intersection of SR 1141 and SR 1149 (Boone Trail) is signalized and will remain so under the subject project. A traffic signal will be added at the intersection of SR 1141 and SR 1136 (Wingate Street). All other intersections with SR 1141 along the project are stop sign controlled and will remain stop sign controlled. In addition to the proposed five-lane improvements, an additional left turn lane will be included on eastbound SR 1141 at the intersection with SR 1219 (Ireland Drive). G. Interchanizes There are no interchanges proposed as a part of this project. H. Bridges and Drainage Structures There is a three-barrel 2100 mm (84 in.) corrugated metal pipe culvert located at Buckhead Creek. This structure was found to be hydraulically inadequate and will be replaced with a double-barrel 3.0 m x 2.1 m (10 ft x 7 ft) reinforced concrete box culvert (RCBC). This is the only structure within the project limits. 1. Design Speed The proposed design speed of the project is 80 km/hr (50 mph). J. Sidewalks The Town of Hope Mills and the Cumberland County Joint Planning Board have requested sidewalks on this project; however, a formal request addressing the criteria listed in the NCDOT sidewalk policy has not been received. NCDOT must receive a formal request by the end of the ten-day comment period following the public hearing in order to consider this request. NCDOT will continue to coordinate with the Town of Hope Mills and the Cumberland County Joint Planning Board concerning this issue. K. Bicycle Accommodations The Transportation Advisory Committee of the Fayetteville Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has requested that bicycle accommodations be included as a part of this project (see pages A4-15 through A4-17). Bike lanes along Cumberland Road are included in the 1998-2004 NCDOT Transportation Improvement Plan as an incidental project. The MPO is in the process of developing a local area bike route system which includes SR 1141 as a proposed route (see Figure 9). The route system will serve to connect the downtown area of Hope Mills with the surrounding areas. It will also connect the surrounding residential areas to Cumberland Elementary School, located east of the project, shopping areas in the vicinity, and three churches located along the project. NCDOT has reviewed the MPO's request and discussed it with both the MPO and the NCDOT Office of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation. Although this section of SR 1141 is a proposed bike route, the two SR 1141 widening projects to the east, B-2534 and U- 2304B, do not include extra pavement width for bicycle traffic. Also, bicycle-safe (54-inch high) guardrail is not proposed on the new structure over the CSX Railroad being constructed under Project B-2534. Based on these considerations, only differential striping is recommended to accommodate bicycle traffic. This will provide 3.9-meter (13-foot) outside lanes and 3.3-meter (11-foot) inside lanes along SR 1141. L. Greenw-a_ys There are no greenways proposed as a part of this project. M. ParkinLy No on-street parking on SR 1141 is proposed as a part of this project. N. Landscaping Landscaping and erosion control plans will be developed by the Roadside Environmental Unit of the North Carolina Department of Transportation during final design of the proposed project. 0. Noise Barriers There are no noise barriers recommended for the project. P. Multiple Use of Space There are no plans to use the right of way for any other purposes except public utilities. Public utilities will be allowed within the right of way within certain limitations. Q. Changes in the State Highmy System No changes to the state highway system are proposed as a part of the project. R. Railroads No revisions to railroads or rail corridors are proposed. S. Degree of Utility Conflicts This project has a high utility conflict rating due to a power substation, phone lines, underground storage tanks, and water lines located along the project. T. Design Exceptions No design exceptions are anticipated for this project. U. Cost Estimates The proposed improvements are estimated to cost a total of $12,100,000, including $8,500,000 for right-of-way and $3,600,000 for construction. V. Special Permits Required Conditions for a Nationwide Permit No. 14 (minor road crossings) from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers apply to the project. If the project requires a permit No. 14, a 401 Water Quality Certification will be required from the N.C. Division of Water Quality. W. Geodetic Survey Markers Four geodetic survey markers will be impacted by the proposed project. NCDOT will notify N.C. Geodetic Survey prior to construction with regard to the survey markers. III ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED A. Alternate Modes of Transportation During the metropolitan transportation planning process, vanpooling, carpooling, and bus service were studied as alternate modes of transportation. It was determined that no alternate mode of transportation would be a practical alternative to the recommended alternative. Fayetteville has a bus system and a vanpooling system in place; however, neither mode has significantly reduced the single occupancy vehicle rate for the area. The bus system only serves the areas within the Fayetteville City Limits; therefore, this project is not included in the service area. Local ridership numbers are low for mass transportation and suggest that the preferred mode of transportation is the automobile. Alternatives to the automobile would not alleviate congestion and improve safety along SR 1141 and do not meet the purpose and need of the project. B. Do Nothing Alternative Although this alternative would avoid the adverse environmental impacts that are anticipated to result from the project, there would be no positive effect on the traffic capacity and safety of the highway. Therefore, this alternative is not recommended. C. Postponement Alternative Currently, SR 1141 is operating near capacity during peak traffic hours. Also, the accident rate along SR 1141 is substantially higher than the statewide average for similar routes. Based on traffic projections, SR 1141 will operate at level of service F in the design year. Postponement of the project would result in continuing traffic service deterioration as traffic volumes increase. Therefore, NCDOT does not recommend this alternative. D: Recommended Alternative NCDOT will widen SR 1141 to a five-lane section with curb and gutter from east of NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) in Hope Mills to SR 1233 (Yale Street). The proposed typical section will be 19.2 meters (64 feet) wide from face to face of curbs. It will provide four through lanes (two in each direction) and a continuous left-turn lane. The widening will be symmetrical along the entire length of the project. The proposed improvements are shown in Figure 2. The completed project will provide a design speed of 80 km/hr (50 mph). It will require 25.2 meters (83 feet) of right of way. Temporary construction easements will also be required throughout most of the project. There will be 11 residential relocations, 4 business relocations, and 1 non-profit organization relocation. The recommended improvement will impact the wetland site near Buckhead Creek (see Figures 2 and 3). Improvements to the SR 1141 intersections with SR 1249 (Pine Springs Drive) and SR 2920 (Upchurch Road) will be included in the widening of SR 1141. SR 1249 (Pine Springs Drive) will be realigned opposite SR 1219 (Ireland Drive) to provide a four-leg intersection. SR 2920 (Upchurch Road) will be realigned opposite SR 1149 (Boone Trail) to provide a four-leg intersection. 10 E. Design Alternative Four alternatives to widen SR 1141 to a multi-lane curb and gutter facility were considered: symmetrical widening, north side widening, south side widening, and a combination of these three. The recommended improvement, symmetrical widening, was selected based upon impacts to residential and business properties, wetland impacts, and project costs. Each alternative would provide the same typical section and require approximately the same amount of right of way as the recommended alternative. None of the other studied alternatives had less overall right of way and environmental impacts than the recommended alternative; therefore, NCDOT rejected those alternatives. Symmetrical widening was chosen for this project because the least amount of right of way impacts would result and because the existing residential and commercial development is evenly distributed on both sides of SR 1141. Symmetrical widening was also favorable because of the fairly straight alignment along the majority of the project. It was also determined that noise level impacts would increase if asymmetrical widening were chosen instead of symmetrical widening, as shown in Tables N6.1, N6.2, and N6.3 (see pages A2-23 through A2-25). Northside, southside and symmetrical widening were considered at the Buckhead Creek wetland site (see Table 3). The wetland is located along the south side of SR 1141. Southside widening would result in an estimated two relocatees in the vicinity of Buckhead Creek, but would impact 0.20 ha (0.50 acre) of wetlands and have a linear impact of 27.2 meter (89 feet) to Buckhead Creek. Because of these impacts to Buckhead Creek and its wetlands, and the addition of two relocatees, the southside widening alternative was eliminated from further consideration. Northside widening would impact only 0.10 ha (0.25 acre) of wetlands and have a linear impact of only 7.2 meter (24 feet) to Buckhead Creek, but would result in an increased right of way cost ($9,000,000) and greater proximity damage to residential and commercial properties on the north side of SR 1141 in the vicinity of Buckhead Creek.Northside widening would result in eleven residential, four business, and one non-profit relocatee. Symmetrical widening would impact 0.14 ha (0.35 acre) of wetlands and have a linear impact of 27.2 meter (89 feet) to Buckhead Creek, but would result in less proximity damage to residential and commercial prop erties'in the vicinity of Buckhead Creek and a right of way cost of $8,500,000. Symmetrical widening would result in eleven residential, four business, and one non-profit relocatee. Based on the above considerations, symmetrical widening is recommended because it provides the best balance between impacts to homes and businesses, impacts to water resources, and total project costs. * This alternative was eliminated from further consideration because of the impacts to Buckhead Creek. I1 This project also includes the realignment of two intersections along SR 1141. SR 1249 (Pine Springs Drive) will be realigned to tie into SR 1141 opposite SR 1219 (Ireland Drive), thus creating a four way intersection. This realignment of SR 1249 will impact one business, Ms. Carolyn's' Day Care, located in the southeast quadrant of the existing intersection of SR 1249 and SR 1141. Realigning SR 1219 was studied, but is not recommended due to the relocation of three homes and one business that would result. For this reason, realigning SR 1249 was chosen for this intersection. SR 2920 (Upchurch Drive) will also be realigned to tie into SR 1141 opposite SR 1149 (Boone Trail). The alignment of SR 2920 will impact one non-profit organization, the Cumberland Road Fire Station, located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of SR 2920 and SR 1141. Realigning SR 1149 was considered; however, approximately four houses would be relocated. For this reason, realigning SR 2029 was chosen for this intersection. IV. SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS A. Social Effects 1. Land Use The proposed highway improvement is located within the jurisdictions of both Cumberland County and the Town of Hope Mills. A joint City-County Planning Commission is responsible for long range planning and land use controls for both jurisdictions. a. Status of Planning In 1996 the City-County Planning Commission completed the County's first comprehensive plan. The plan was adopted by the County and all its municipalities. Until then, the 1978 Land Use Plan served as the area's primary land use guidance tool, along with the city and county zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations. b. Existing Land Use The project area is primarily residential with occasional commercial, institutional, and municipal facility uses. Commercial uses, including a Harris Teeter shopping center and other businesses, are located near the intersection with NC 59. From SR 1136 (Wingate Street) to SR 1233 (Yale Street), the project area is primarily single-family residential, except for some scattered commercial uses and a wetland area at Buckhead Creek. c. Existing Zoning The current zoning map for the project area indicates that the entire project area is zoned for residential uses. d. Future Land Use Medium to high density single-family residential development is the predominant land use designated for the project area. 12 e. PP ject Consistency with Local Plans The widening of SR 1141 will alleviate traffic congestion and improve safety. No existing or planned parks or greenways will be affected by the proposed improvements to SR 1141. 2. Neighborhood Characteristics Cumberland county is in the southeastern section of the state and is bounded by Sampson, Bladen, Robeson, Hoke, Harnett, and Johnson Counties. The 1990 Census of Population indicates that Cumberland County has a total population of 274,566. The proposed project takes place near the Town of Hope Mills in an urbanized section of the community. Hope Mills has a population of 8,184. The proposed project is within a well developed community. Development consists of commercial, residential, and institutional uses. Except for the commercial establishments near the beginning of the project, development is mixed. Residential development shares a large portion of the landscape, with commercial and institutional establishments located at various intervals along the proposed project site. 3. Relocations Additional right of way will be needed to construct the project. Temporary construction easements will also be required. NCDOT anticipates the project will require relocating 11 residences, 4 businesses, and 1 non-profit organization. Relocation reports for two alternatives were completed. Alternative IA calls for northside widening near Buckhead Creek and symmetrical widening throughout the rest of the project (11 residential, 4 business, and 1 non-profit organization relocation would result). Alternative 1, the recommended alternative, calls for symmetrical widening for the entire project. (11 residential, 4 business, and 1 non-profit organization relocation would result) Relocation reports for the two alternatives are included in Appendix 1 of this report (see pages Al-3 and A1-4). For all relocations, 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. Appendix 1 contains information on the Division of Highways Relocation Programs (see pages Al-1 and Al-2). 4. Public Facilities There are three churches located along the project. They are the Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Holiness Church, located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of SR 2919 (Penny Drive) and SR 1141, the Church of the Bridegroom, located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of SR 3386 (Sedgefield Drive) and SR 1141, and Faymont Baptist Church, located on the south side of SR 1141 east of SR 1379 (Everitte Drive). Also located along the project is the Boys and Girls' 13 Club, located on the south side of SR 1141 directly across from SR 1-3 50 (Carbine Street), Ms. Carolyn's Day Care, located, in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of SR 1249 (Pine Springs Road) and SR 1141, Cumberland Road Fire Department, located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of SR 2920 (Upchurch Drive) and SR 1141, and an electrical substation, located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of SR 1249 (Pine Springs Drive) and SR 1141. Ms. Carolyn's Day Care and Cumberland Road Fire Department will both be relocated as a part of this project. Alternatives considered to avoid these relocations are discussed in Section III.E. of this report. Also, part of the electrical substation may be relocated as a part of this project. No other public facilities will be adversely impacted by the proposed widening on SR 1141. 5. Social Impacts The proposed project will not disrupt neighborhood cohesion or interfere with facilities and services. It has been designed to minimize the number of relocations. The 1990 Census of Population indicates that Cumberland has a total population of 274,566. The minority population is 104,445, or 38.04 percent of the total population. The percent of the population with wages below the poverty level is 14.43. Of the eleven total relocations (six residential/four business/one non-profit) anticipated to result from the proposed widening, four (two residential/two business) are minorities. Three low-income relocatees are anticipated as a result of the proposed widening. Environmental Justice refers to an executive order that requires federal agencies to administer their programs and activities so that minority and low-income populations are not disproportionately affected. The proposed project complies with the Executive Order. 6. Historic and Cultural Resources a. Historic Architectural Resource The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) conducted a file search and found no structures of historical or architectural importance located within the project area. SHPO recommended no survey for historic architectural resources. Based on this recommendation, no surveys were conducted. See page A4-14 for a copy of correspondence from SHPO. b. Archaeological Resources According to SHPO, there are no known archaeological sites within the project area, and it is unlikely any archaeological resources eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places will be affected by the project. SHPO recommended no survey for archaeological resources. Based on this recommendation, no surveys were conducted. See page A4-14 for a copy of correspondence from the SHPO. 7. Section 4(f) Resources Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966 specifies that publicly owned land from a park, recreation area, or wildlife or waterfowl refuge or 14 land from historic resources of national, state, or local significance may be used for Federal-Aid projects only if: _ ?. (1) There is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of such land. (2) Such highway program or project includes all possible planning to minimize harm to 4(f) lands resulting from such use. The project will not use property from any resource protected by Section 4(f). B. Economic Effec North Carolina Preliminary Civilian Labor Force Estimates (Preliminary Data for November 1996) indicate that Cumberland County had a total labor force of 113,640. Out of this total, there were 108,760 persons gainfully employed. This left an unemployment total of 4,880, or 4.3 percent. In order to improve existing SR 1141 by widening to a multi-lane highway facility, it will be necessary to relocate approximately four businesses. However, the improved highway facility will be a safer facility for transporting goods and services. Increased efficiency in getting goods and services to their destinations will result. In addition, motorists will experience fewer delays as a result of the project, resulting in reduced road- user costs. In summary, the proposed project will be beneficial for the majority of businesses in the project area. C. Environmental Effec 1. Bioloeical Resource Biotic resources include aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. This section describes ecosystems encountered in the study area, as well as the relationships between fauna and flora within these ecosystems. Composition and distribution of 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. Faunal species observed during the site visit, either directly or indirectly through spoor evidence, are highlighted by an asterisk (*). a. Terrestrial Communities Two terrestrial communities are identified in the project study area, Ruderal and Coastal Plain Small Stream Swamp (blackwater subtype). Community boundaries within the study area are well defined without a significant transition zone between them due to extensive development. Many faunal species likely to occur within the study area will exploit both communities for shelter and foraging opportunities or as movement corridors. The Ruderal Community By far, the dominant terrestrial community within the project area is the Ruderal Community. Several habitats exhibiting similar characteristics are included in this description: road shoulders, residential and business landscapes, and vacant 15 lots. Road shoulders are irregularly maintained, receiving only periodic m herbicide applications. Residential and business landscapes receive more free mowing and general maintenance. Vacant lots in the project area are presvarious stages of succession, ranging from essentially bare ground to the intrusion larger woody species. Road shoulders act as buffers between the roadway and surrounding communities by filtering stormwater run-off and reducing runoff velocities. Vegetation occurring within frequently maintained portions of the road shoulder include such low growing species as fescue (Festuca spp.), Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon), crab grass (Digitaria sanguinalis), dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), clover (Trifolium spp.), and buckhom plantain (Plantago lanceolata). Areas receiving less frequent maintenance are occupied by broomsedge (Andropogon virginicus), poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), goldenrod (Solidago spp.), and ragweed (Ambrosia spp.). Vegetation associated with residential and business landscapes include flowering dogwood (Corpus jlorida), longleaf pine (Pinus palustris), redbud (Cercis canadensis), mimosa (Albizia julibrissin), southern red oak (Quercus falcata), azalea (Rhododendron spp.), wax leaf ligustrum (Ligustrum japonicum), and various ornamental hybrids of hollies (flex spp.), arbor vitae (Thuja spp.), and juniper (Juniperus spp.). Lawn areas are dominated by fescue, Bermuda grass, plantain, and crabgrass. Vacant lots within the project area vary in composition from bare ground (associated with recent excavation) to parcels that have apparently been abandoned for some time and contain larger species of woody vegetation. Vegetation associated with lots that are in the earlier stages of succession include goldenrod, ragweed, bitter sneeze weed (Helenium amarum), kudzu (Pueraria lobata), sicklepod (Cassia obtusifolia), dog-fennel (Eupatorium capillifolium), Japanese clover (Lespedeza striata), broomsedge, and various asters (Aster spp.). Vacant lots that have been abandoned for several years contain a mixture of herbaceous species previously mentioned and also contain woody species of vegetation which include: winged sumac (Rhus copallina), Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense), Japanese honeysuckle, and saplings of tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) and loblolly pine (Pinus taeda). Small mammals that commonly occur within the maintained/disturbed community are the Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus), house mouse (Mus musculus), least shrew (Cryptotis parva), and eastern mole (Scalopus aquaticus). The house mouse is found in association with human activities and finds food and shelter in barns, houses, restaurants, and warehouses. It does equally well in weedy and overgrown fields. Eastern moles excavate extensive tunnels and feed upon earthworms, insects, and plant material. The Virginia oppossum* (Didelphis virginiana) and raccoon (Procyon lotor) are very adaptive mammals that will frequent this habitat for foraging opportunities. The eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus jloridanus) will utilize the disturbed habitats to forage on shrubs and herbaceous vegetation. 16 species likely to utilize this habitat for refuge and-forage include the 'cer (Picoides pubescens), mourning dove* (Zenaida macroura), (Turdus migratorius), Carolina chickadee (Parus carolinensis), iryothorus ludovicianus), northern cardinal* (Cardinalis cardinalis), (Passer domesticus). These species will take advantage of sites provided by human settlement.. The American kestrel (Falco -age on insects and small vertebrates and find suitable nesting sites Reptiles that will find suitable shelter and forage in proximity with human activities include: eastern garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis), rat snake (Elaphe obsoleta), Carolina anole (Anolis carolinensis), five-lined skink (Eumeces fasciatus), and eastern fence lizard (Sceloporus undulatus). The diet of the rat snake consists of rats and mice which are found in abundance in this community. The Coastal Plain Small Stream Swamp Community A coastal plain small stream swamp (blackwater subtype) is present south of SR 1141, where it is found in association with Buckhead Creek. Coastal plain small stream swamps are found within the flood plains of small blackwater streams in which "separate fluvial features, associated vegetation, are too small or poorly developed to be distinguished" (Schafale and Weakley, 1990). The canopy in this alluvial community is composed of bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), black gum (Nyssa aquatica var. biflora), and green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica). Tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) occurs within the canopy trees, sweet bay (Magnolia virginiana), titi (Cyrilla racemiflora), Atlantic white cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides), sweet pepper bush (Clethra alnifolia), large gallberry (Ilex coriacea), and fetter-bush (Lyonia lucida). Tag alder (Alnus serrulata) is situated on the northern bank of Buckhead Creek, where it forms a small thicket. Herbaceous vegetation is dominated by the smartweeds: tearthumb (Polygonum sagittatum), Pennsylvania smartweed (P. pensylvancium), and (P. hydropiper). Cinnamon fern (Osmunda cinnamonea) is present in isolated patches. Bamboo vine (Smilax laurifolia) is present within the shrub layer portions of this wetland system. b. Aquatic Communities One aquatic community will be impacted by the proposed project, Buckhead Creek. Physical characteristics of the water body and condition of the water resource influence faunal composition of aquatic communities. Terrestrial communities adjacent to a water resource also greatly influence aquatic communities. Fauna associated with the aquatic communities include various vertebrate and invertebrate species. Fish (1968), classifies Buckhead Creek as being too small to be of any fishing significance. However, typical gamefish species such as chain pickerel (Esox niger),;redfin pickerel (E. americanus), redbreast sunfish (Lepomis auritus), bluegill (L. macrochirus), and yellow bullhead catfish (Ameiurus natalis) are likely to be present. Invertebrates that would be present include: crayfish (Cambaridae), nymphal and larval stages of dragonflies (Odonata), caddisflies 17 (Trichoptera), and horseflies (Tabanidae). Various annelid worms, such as the leech (Hirudinea) and naids (Naididae), may be found abundantly within the creek sediments and detritus. The green frog (Rana clamitans), pickerel frog (R. palustris), and banded water snake (Nerodia fasciata) are common permanent residents in this community. C. 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 quantifies and qualifies 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 within the study area. Project construction will result in clearing and degradation of portions of these communities. Table 4 summarizes potential quantitative losses to these biotic communities, resulting from project construction. Estimated impacts are derived using the maximum proposed construction limit width of 40 m (130 ft). Usually, project construction does not require the use of the entire construction limit; therefore, actual impacts may be considerably less. Table 4. Anticipated Impacts to Biotic Communities Community Impacts symmetrical widening north-side south-side (recommended widening widening alternative) Ruderal 17.1 (42.3) 17.2 (42.5) 17.1 (42.3) Coastal Plain Small Stream Swamp 0.14(0.35) 0.10 (0.25) 0.20(0.50) Total 17.24(42.65) 17.3 (42.75) 17.3(42.8) Note: Values cited are in hectares (acres). Plant communities found within the proposed project area serve as nesting and sheltering habitat for various wildlife. Widening SR 1141 and its associated improvements will reduce habitat for faunal species, thereby diminishing faunal numbers. However, since the project area is dominated by disturbed habitats, it is anticipated that impacts to fauna will be minimal. Areas modified by construction (but not paved) will become road shoulders and early successionai'habitat. Reduced habitat will displace some wildlife further from the roadway while attracting other wildlife by the creation of more early i 18 successional habitat. Animals temporarily displaced by construction activities will repopulate areas suitable for the species. Aquatic communities are sensitive to even small changes in their environment. Stream channelization, scouring, siltation, sedimentation, and erosion from construction- related work will effect water quality and biological constituents. Although direct impacts may be temporary, environmental impacts from these construction processes may result in long term or irreversible effects. Linear impacts to Buckhead Creek are estimated to be 27.2 m (89 ft) for south side and symmetrical widening (recommended alternate) and 7.2 m (24 ft) for north side widening. Impacts often associated with in-stream construction include increased 2. %bhb16' channelization and scouring of the stream bed. In-stream construction alters the stream substrate and may remove streamside vegetation at the site. Disturbances to the substrate will produce siltation, which clogs the gills and/or feeding mechanisms of benthic organisms (sessile filter-feeders and deposit-feeders), fish, and amphibian species. The stream substrate can also be covered by excessive amounts of sediment, thereby altering habitat for benthic organisms. These organisms are slow to recover or repopulate a stream The removal of streamside vegetation and placement of fill material at the construction site alters the terrain. Alterations of the streambank enhances the likelihood of erosion and sedimentation. Erosion and sedimentation carry soils, toxic compounds, and other materials into aquatic communities at the construction site. These processes magnify turbidity and can cause the formation of sandbars at the site and downstream, thereby altering water flow and the growth of vegetation. Streamside alterations also lead to more direct sunlight penetration and to elevations of water temperatures which may impact many species. Revegetation stabilizes and holds the soil, thereby mitigating these processes. Threatened and Endanered Species a. Rare and Protected Species Some populations of fauna and flora have been in, or are in, the process of decline either due to natural forces or their inability to coexist with human activities. 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 (FWS). Other species may receive additional protection under separate state laws. b. Federally Protected Species Plants and animals with federal classifications of Endangered (E), Threatened (T), Proposed Endangered (PE) and Proposed Threatened (PT) are protected under provisions of Section 7 and Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. As of November 4, 1997, the FWS lists the following 19 federally-protected species for Cumberland County (see Table 5).. A brief description of each species' characteristics and habitat follows. Table 5. Federally Protected Species for Cumberland County Picoides borealis red-cockaded woodpecker Lindera melissifolia Lysimachia asperulaefolia Schwalbea americana Isotria medeoloides Rhus michauxii pondberry rough-leaved loosestrife American chaffseed small-whorled pogonia Michaux's sumac Endangered Endangered Endangered Endangered Endangered Endangered Neonympha mitchellif francisci Saint Francis' satyr Endangered Picoides borealis (red-cockaded woodpecker) Endangered Family: Picidae Date Listed: 10 October 1970 The adult red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) has a plumage that is entirely black and white, except for small red streaks on the sides of the nape in the male. The back of the RCW is black and white with horizontal stripes. The breast and underside of this woodpecker are white with streaked flanks. The RCW has a large white cheek patch surrounded by the black cap, nape, and throat. The RCW uses open old growth stands of southern pines, particularly longleaf pine (Pinus palustris), for foraging and nesting habitat. A forested stand must contain at least 50% pine, lack a thick understory, and be contiguous with other stands to be appropriate habitat for the RCW. These birds nest exclusively in trees that are 260 years old and are contiguous with pine stands at least 30 years of age. The foraging range of the RCW is up to 200 hectares (500 acres). This acreage must be contiguous with suitable nesting sites. These woodpeckers nest exclusively in living pine trees and usually in trees that are infected with the fungus that causes red-heart disease. Cavities are located in colonies from 3.6-30.3 m (12.0-100.0 feet) above the ground and average 9.1- 15.7 m (30.0-50.0 feet) high. They can be identified by a large encrustation of running sap that surrounds the tree. The RCW lays its eggs in April, May, and June; the eggs hatch approximately 38 days later. BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION NO EFFECT 20 Suitable habitat in the form of open old growth stands of southern pines does not exist within the project area. The project area is composed of highly developed/urbanized areas. A review of the NC Natural Heritage Program data base of rare species and unique habitats revealed that no known occurrences of the red- cockaded woodpecker within 4.8 km (3.0 mi) of the project area. Therefore, project construction will not affect the red-cockaded woodpecker. Lindera melissifolia (pondberry) Endangered Family: Lauraceae Federally Listed: 31 July 1986 Flowers Present: March - early April Pondberry is a deciduous, aromatic shrub that has a distinct sassafras-like odor. Leaves in the pondberry are arranged alternately, have rounded bases, and droop downward. It has small pale yellow flowers that appear in early spring before the leaves. The fruit, which matures in August or September, is a bright red drupe. This plant grows in lowland habitats with hydric soils. These sites are generally flooded at some time during the growing season. It is associated with the margins of sinks, ponds, and other like depressions. The soils present are sandy with a high peat content in the subsurface. Areas inhabited by this species show signs of past fire maintenance and now have shrubby conditions. The plants generally grow in shady areas but may also be found in areas that receive full sunlight. BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION NO EFFECT Suitable habitat for pondberry exists in the coastal plain small stream swamp (CPSSS) community. A plant by plant survey for pondberry was conducted by NCDOT biologist Bruce O. Ellis on 02 October 1996, within the project limits of the CPSSS. No Lindera spp. was observed during the survey. Additionally, the N.C. Natural Heritage Program data base of rare species and unique habitats was reviewed, and revealed no listing of pondberry within the project boundaries. Therefore, project construction will not affect pondberry. Lysimachia asperulaefolia (rough-leaved loosestrife) Endangered Family: Primulaceae Federally Listed: 12 June 1987 Flowers Present: June Rough-leaved loosestrife is a perennial herb having slender stems and whorled leaves. This herb has showy yellow flowers which usually occur in threes or fours. Fruits are present from July through October. 21 Rough-leaved loosestrife is endemic to the coastal plain and sandhills of North and South Carolina. This species occurs in the ecotones or-edges between longleaf pine uplands and pond pine pocosins (areas of dense shrub and vine growth usually on a wet, peat, poorly drained soil), on moist to seasonally saturated sands and on shallow organic soils overlaying sand. It has also been found to occur on deep peat in the low shrub community of large Carolina bays (shallow, elliptical, poorly drained depressions of unknown origins). The areas it occurs in are fire maintained. Rough-leaved loosestrife rarely occurs in association with hardwood stands and prefers acidic soils. BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION NO EFFECT Suitable habitat for rough-leaved loosestrife exists along the edge of the coastal plain small stream swamp (CPSSS). A known population of rough-leaved loosestrife was examined on 02 October, 1996 to observe the plant's vegetative state during this time of year. The plants in the known population were readily identifiable through vegetative characteristics. A plant by plant survey for rough-leaved loosestrife was conducted by NCDOT biologist Bruce O. Ellis on 02 October 1996 within the CPSSS community. No rough-leaved loosestrife was observed during this investigation. Additionally, a review of the NC Natural Heritage Program database of rare species and unique habitats revealed no listing of rough-leaved loosestrife within the project area. Therefore, project construction will not affect rough-leaved loosestrife. Schwalbea americana (American chaffseed) Endangered Family: Scrophulariaceae Federally Listed: October 1991 Flowers Present: late May-early June The American chaffseed is an erect herb whose stems branch only at the base (if at all). The entire plant is pubescent, with upwardly curving hairs. The narrow leaves are alternate, lance-shaped to elliptic and stalkless. The leaves are three veined and become progressively smaller towards the top. It bears solitary flowers in the axils of the upper most leaves. The purplish-yellow flowers are arranged into racemes. The fruits are a long narrow capsule, enclosed in a loose- fitting sack-like structure. American chaffseed occurs in open, moist pine flatwoods, fire maintained savannas, ecotonal areas between peat wetlands, and open grass-sedge systems. Soils are generally sandy, acidic, and seasonally moist to dry. Fire is important in the maintenance of open habitat for the American chaffseed. BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION NO EFFECT 22 Suitable habitat for American chaffseed, in the form of open, moist pine flatwoods, fire maintained savannas, ecotonal areas between peat wetlands, and open grass-sedge systems does not exist within the project study area. Additionally, a review of the NC Natural Heritage Program database of rare species and unique habitats revealed no listing of American chaffseed within the project area. Therefore, project construction will not affect American chaffseed. Isotria medeoloides (small-whorled pogonia) Endangered Family: Orchidaceae Federally Listed: 10 September 1982 Flowers Present: mid May-mid June Small-whorled pogonia is a perennial orchid having long hairy roots and a hollow stem. Stems terminate in a whorl of five or six light green, elliptical leaves that are somewhat pointed. One or two light green flowers are produced at the end of the stem. Flowers of small-whorled pogonia have short sepals. The small-whorled pogonia grows in "second growth deciduous" or deciduous-coniferous forests, with an open canopy, open shrub layer, and sparse herb layer. It prefers acidic soils. Flowering is inhibited in areas where there is relatively high shrub coverage or high sapling density. BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION NO EFFECT . Suitable habitat for small-whorled pogonia in the form of "second growth deciduous" or deciduous-coniferous forests does not exist within the project area. Additionally, a review of the NC Natural Heritage Program database of rare species and unique habitats revealed no listing of small-whorled pogonia within the project area. Therefore, project construction will not affect the small-whorled pogonia. Rhus michauxii (Michaux's sumac) Endangered Family: Anacardiaceae Federally Listed: 28 September, 1989 Flowers Present: June Michaux's sumac is a densely pubescent rhizomatous shrub. The bases of the leaves are rounded and their edges are simply or doubly serrate. The flowers of'. Michaux's sumac are greenish to white in color. Fruits, which develop from August to September on female plants, are red densely short-pubescent drupe. This plant occurs in rocky or sandy open woods. Michaux's sumac is dependent on some sort of disturbance to maintain the openness of its habitat. It usually grows in association with basic soils and occurs on sand sandy loams. 23 Michaux's sumac grows only in open habitat where it can get full sunlight. Michaux's sumac does not compete well with other species, such-as Japanese honeysuckle, with which it is often associated. BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION NO EFFECT On 6 June 1997, NCDOT biologists conducted a plant by plant survey for Michaux's sumac within the project study area. No Michaux's sumac was observed as a result of this survey. Additionally, the N.C. Natural Heritage Program database of rare species an d unique habitats was reviewed and contained no listing of Michuax's sumac within the project study area. Therefore, project construction will not affect Michaux's sumac. Neonympha mitchellii francisci (Saint Francis' satyr) Endangered Family: Nymphalidae Federally Listed: Emergency listed April 18, 1994 The Saint Francis' satyr is a small, dark brown butterfly with conspicuous eyespots on the lower wing surface of the fore and hind legs. The eyespots are round to oval shaped with a dark maroon brown center and a straw yellow border. These spots are accentuated with two bright orange bands along the posterior wings and by two darker brown bands along the central portion of each wing. The Saint Francis' satyr is known to inhabit wide, wet meadows dominated by sedges and other wetland graminoids. These wetlands are often relicts of beaver activity and are boggy areas that are acidic and ephemeral. Succession of these sites often leads to either a pocosin or swamp dominated forest. The larval host of the Saint Francis' satyr is thought to be grasses, sedges and rushes. BIOLOGICAL CONCLUSION NO EFFECT Suitable habitat for the Saint Francis' satyr, in the form of wet meadows dominated by sedges and other wetland graminoids, is not present within the project area. Additionally, a review of the NC Natural Heritage Program database of rare species and unique habitats revealed no listing of Saint Francis' satyr within the project area. Therefore, project construction will not affect Saint Francis' satyr. Federal Species of Concern and State Listed Species There are 27 Federal Species of Concern (FSC) listed for Cumberland County. Federal Species of Concern are not afforded federal protection under the ESA and are not subject to any of its provisions, including Section 7, until they are formally proposed or listed as Threatened or Endangered. Federal Species of Concern are defined as those species which may or may not be listed in the future. These 24 species were formerly candidate species, or species under consideration for listing for which there was insufficient information to support a listing of Endangered, Threatened, Proposed Endangered, and Proposed Threatened. Organisms which are listed as Endangered (E), Threatened (T), Significantly Rare (SR) or Special Concern (SC) by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) list of rare plant and animal species are afforded state protection under the State Endangered Species Act and the North Carolina Plant Protection and Conservation Act of 1979. Table 6 lists Federal Species of Concern and State listed species, the species' state status, and the existence of suitable habitat for each species in the study area. This species list is provided for information purposes, as the status of these species may be upgraded in the future. Table 6. Federal Species of Concern and State Listed Species for Cumberland County Aimophila aestivalis Elliptio marsupiobesa Fusconaia masoni Heterodon simus Lampsilis cariosa Pituophis melanoleucus melanoleucus Speyeria diana Amorpha georgiana var. georgiana Astragalus michauxii Doinaea muscipula Eupatorium resinosum Kulmia cuneata Lilum iridollae Lindera subcoriacea Litsea aestivalis Lobelia boykinii Myriophyllum laxum Oxypolis ternata Parnassia caroliniana Pteroglossaspis ecristata Pyxidanthera barbulata var. brevistyla Bachman's sparrow Sc No Cape Fear spike T No Atlantic pigtoe mussel T Yes southern hognose snake SR No yellow lampmussel T No northern pine snake SC No Diana fritillary butterfly SR No Georgia leadplant E No sandhills milkvetch C No Venus flytrap C-SC No resinous boneset T-SC Yes white-wicky E-SC No, sandhills bog lily C/PT No bog spicebush E No pondspice C No Boykin's lobelia C No loose watermilfoil T No savanna cowbane W1 1 No Carolina grass-of-parnassus C/PT No spiked medusa E No sandhills pixie-moss E No Rhexia aristosa awned meadowbeauty T No Solidago pulchra Carolina goldenrod E No Solidago verna spring-flowering goldenrod E/PT No Stylisma p. var. pickeringii Pickering's dawnflower E No Tofieldia glabra smooth bog-asphodel C No Xyris scabrifolia roughleaf yellow-eyed C No grass Watch List 25 Surveys for these species were not conducted during the site visit, nor," these species observed. A review of the N.C. Natural Heritage Program data base species and unique habitats revealed no records of North Carolina raze and/or prc species in or near the project study area. 3. Water Resources This section contains information concerning those water resources likely to be impacted by the project. Water resource information encompasses physical aspects of the resource, its relationship to major water systems, Best Usage Standards, and water quality of the resources. Probable impacts to these water bodies are also discussed, as are means to minimize impacts. a. Waters Impacted and Characteristics Buckhead Creek is the only water resource that will be impacted within the 4- project area (see Figure 3). Buckhead Creek is located in the Upper Cape Fear Watershed (sub basin 03-06-15) of the Cape Fear River drainage system. The creek flows in a southerly direction until it outfalls into Hope Mills Lake 3.7 km (2.3 mi) downstream (south) of the project area. Buckhead Creek becomes channelized once again downstream of the Hope Mills Lake Dam and proceeds in an easterly direction for another 2.9 km (1.8 mi) until it merges with Rockfish Creek. Rockfish Creek then flows eastward to has its confluence with the Cape Fear River approximately 11.0 km (6.6 mi) further downstream. SR 1141 crosses Buckhead Creek approximately 1.8 km (1.1 mi) east of NC 59. The crossing consists of three corrugated metal pipes, each with an estimated diameter of 1.8 m (6.0 ft). The creek channel is approximately is 3.7 m (12.0 ft) wide just south of SR 1141, and it is approximately 1.2 m (4.0 ft) deep at this location. The creek channel narrows outside of the project boundaries, water depths become shallower, and the velocity increases. The substrate is composed of gravel, sand, and silt. b. Best Usage Classification Streams have been assigned a best usage classification by the Division Environmental Management (DEM, [now known as the Division of Water Quality]). The classification of Buckhead Creek (index no. 18-31-24-6) is C. The C classification denotes freshwaters suitable for aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation, and agriculture. Neither High Quality Waters • (HQW), Water Supplies (WS-I: undeveloped watersheds, or WS-II: predominately undeveloped watersheds), nor Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) occur within 1.6 km (1.0 mile) of project study area. 26 Water Quality The waters of Buckhead Creek are considered blackwaters, where dissolved inorganic and organic compounds impart a brown-orange coloration to the water. Water quality characteristics associated with blackwaters are pH levels below neutral (less than 7.0) and hardness concentrations below 50 parts per million (ppm). Blackwaters are usually considered to be less biologically productive than water resources that have higher pH values and hardness concentrations greater than 50 ppm. The Benthic Macroinvertebrate Ambient Network (BMAN) is managed by the Division of Water Quality (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 benthic macroinvertebrate organisms at fixed monitoring sites. Many benthic macroinvertebrates have stages in their life cycle that can last from six months to a year; therefore, the adverse effects of a toxic spill will not be overcome until the next generation. Different taxa of macroinvertebrates have different tolerances to pollution; therefore, long term changes in water quality conditions can be identified by population shifts from pollution sensitive to pollution tolerant organisms (and vice versa). Overall, the species present, the population diversity, and the biomass are reflections of long term water quality conditions. No BMAN stations are situated on Buckhead Creek; however, a BMAN station is located within the project region on Rockfish Creek at US 301 Business. The station is situated a short distance below the confluence of Buckhead Creek and Rockfish Creek. The station is located approximately 3.2 km (2.0 mi) downstream of the project study area. This station was sampled once in July 1983 and received a bioclassification of Good-Fair. Point source dischargers located throughout North Carolina are permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program. Any discharger is required to register for a permit. No point source dischargers are listed for Buckhead Creek or within the project vicinity. Non-point source discharge refers to runoff that enters surface waters through stormwater or snowmelt (DEM, 1995). In urban areas, high concentrations of impervious surfaces greatly increases runoff rates and volumes. Stormwater collection systems then transport runoff waters quickly to receiving streams with little or no filtering by vegetated surfaces (DEM, 1995). Contaminants originating from urban development include: lawn care products, such as pesticides and fertilizers; automobile-related pollutants that include lubricants, abraded tire, and brake linings; lawn and household wastes; and fecal coliform bacteria from animals and failing septic systems. The high velocity and volumes of runoff can also cause increased erosion of stream charnels through physical scouring of the stream banks and flood plain. 27 d. Summary of Anticipated Impacts Construction of the proposed project will impact water resource: more of the following processes: bridge and causeway widening, box culv pipe construction, and box culvert and pipe extension. Construction activit likely to alter and/or interrupt stream flows and water levels at each aquatic__ - - disruption of the stream reduces stream flow downstream of the project. Temporary diversions of water flow will raise the water level upstream from the project and lower the water level downstream of the project. Estimated linear impacts are derived using entire maximum proposed construction limit of 40 in (130 ft). Linear impacts to Buckhead Creek are estimated to be 27.2 m (89 ft) for south-side widening and the recommended symmetrical widening, and 7.2 m (24 ft) for north-side widening. Usually, project construction does not require the entire construction limit; therefore, actual impacts may be considerably less. Project construction may result in the following impacts to surface waters: 1. Increased sedimentation and siltation from construction and/or erosion. 2. Changes in light incidence and water clarity due to increased sedimentation and vegetation removal. 3. Alteration of water levels and flows due to interruptions and/additions to surface and ground water flow from construction. 4. Changes in water temperature due to removal of streamside vegetation. 5. Increased nutrient loading during construction via runoff from exposed areas. 6. Increased concentration of toxic compounds from highway runoff, construction, toxic spills, and increased vehicular use. Precautions will be taken to minimize impacts to water resources in the study area. NCDOT's Best Management Practices (BMP's) for the Protection of Surface Waters will be strictly enforced during the construction stage of the project. Provisions to preclude contamination by toxic substances during the construction interval will also be strictly enforced. 4. Jurisdictional Wetlands This section provides descriptions, inventories, and impact analysis pertinent to two important issues--Waters of the United States and rare and protected species. a. Waters of the United States Surface waters and wetlands fall under the broad category of "Waters United States," as defined in Section 33 of the Code of Federal Register (CRF) F 28 28.3. Wetlands, defined in 33 CFR 328.3, are those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and under normal 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344). b. Characteristics of Wetlands and Surface Waters Potential wetland communities were investigated pursuant to the 1987 "Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual". The three parameter approach is used where hydric soils, hydrophytic vegetation, and prescribed hydrologic characteristics must all be present for an area to be considered a wetland. One jurisdictional wetland was observed within the project area (see Figures 2 and 3). This wetland is the coastal plain small stream swamp. Vegetation for this wetland system is described in Section IV.C. Lb of this report. The soil phase contained within this wetland is Johnston loam, which is listed as hydric on National and County lists of hydric soils. Soil core samples revealed a soil with a Munsell color notation of 10 YR 3/1. This soil color is indicative of hydric conditions. Hydrological characteristics of this wetland include evidence of seasonal inundation and saturation to the soil surface. Buckhead Creek is also considered a jurisdictional surface water. Physical and biological conditions of this water resource are presented in Sections IV.C. Lb and IV.C.3.a of this report. C. Summary of Anticipated Impacts to Wetlands Buckhead Creek is the only wetland are located within the project limits. Symmetrical widening (recommended alternative) will require approximately 0.14 ha (0.35 acre) of this wetland to be filled. Northside widening would require approximately 0.10 ha (0.25 acre) of wetlands to be filled. Southside widening would have the greatest impact on the wetland , requiring approximately 0.20 ha (0.50 acre) to be filled. A primary concern is the large amount of fill material that will be necessary to widen this crossing and bring it up to the existing roadway grade. Due to the elevation difference between the current roadway and the subject wetlands, the fill line for the proposed widening is expected to extend into these wetlands. Minimization of impacts to wetlands will be studied during final design. As explained in Section III.E of this report, avoiding impacts to this wetland would increase the impact to residential and commercial properties, thereby increasing project costs. If northside widening were done, impacts to the wetlands would be minimized; however, impacts to residential and commercial properties in the vicinity of Buckhead Creek would increase significantly. If southside widening were done right of way impacts would be reduced; however, impacts to the wetland would be the most severe of the three alternatives. A compromise between the 29 impacts to wetlands and the number of relocations is reached if symmetrical is done. Under the recommended symmetrical widening alternative, Q 14 ha acre) of wetlands will be impacted and right of way impacts are minimized i Buckhead Creek, making this alternative the most favorable. d. 'ti ati 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, 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, reducing impacts over time, and compensating for impacts (40 CFR 1508.20). Each of these three aspects (avoidance, minimization, and compensatory mitigation) must be considered sequentially. e. Avoidance Avoidance mitigation examines all appropriate and practicable possibilities of averting impacts to Waters of the United States. According to a 1990 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the COE, in determining "appropriate and practicable" measures to offset unavoidable impacts, such measures should be appropriate to the scope and degree of those impacts and practicable in terms of cost, existing technology, and logistics in light of overall project purposes. Wetland impacts could be avoided by the selection of a north side widening alternative at the Buckhead Creek wetland which maintains the existing south side fill slope and confines construction activities to within the boundaries of the existing road shoulder (maintained/disturbed community) on the south side of SR 1141. However, by doing this, additional impacts to residences would occur along with increased project costs. Symmetrical widening is the recommended alternative because it provides a balance between the amount of impacted wetlands and the number of relocatees. f. Minimization Minimization includes the examination of appropriate and practicable 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. Minimization typically focuses on decreasing the footprint of the proposed project through the reduction of median widths, ROW widths, fill slopes and/or road shoulder widths. Other practical mechanisms to minimize impacts to Waters of the United States crossed by the proposed project include: strict enforcement of sedimentation control BMP's for the protection of surface waters during the entire life of the project; reduction of clearing and grubbing activity; reduction/elimination of direct discharge into streams; reduction of runoff velocity; re-establishment of vegetation on exposed areas; judicious pesticide and herbicide usage; minimization of "in-stream" activity; 30 litter/debris control. The use of any number of these methods will be effective in cing water quality degradation resulting from project construction. Compensatory Mitigation Compensatory mitigation is not normally considered until anticipated yacts 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. Permits authorized under the Nationwide Permit system usually do not require compensatory mitigation according to the 1989 Memorandum of Agreement between the EPA and the COE. 5. Permits Impacts to jurisdictional wetlands and surface waters are anticipated. In accordance with provisions of section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344), a permit will be required from the COE for the discharge of dredged or fill material into "Waters of the United States." Based on field estimations (see Figure 3), a Section 404 Nationwide Permit 33 CFR 330.5(a) (14) is likely to be applicable for jurisdictional surface waters found in the project study area. This. permit authorizes construction provided the following conditions are met: (1) the width of the fill is limited to the minimum necessary. for the actual crossing; (2) the fill placed in Water of the United States is limited to a filled area of no more than 0.1 hectares (1/3 acre); (3) no more than a total of 61 m (200 linear ft) of the fill for the roadway can occur in special aquatic sites, including wetlands; (4) the crossing is culverted, bridged or otherwise designed to prevent the restriction of, and to withstand, expected high flows and tidal flows and movement of aquatic organisms, . and; (5) the crossing, including all attendant features, both temporary and permanent, is part of a single and complete project for crossing of a Water of the United States. 31 If more than 0.33 acre of wetlands are impacted by this project and-a Section 404 Nationwide Permit 33 CFR 330.5(a) (14) is not applicable then another Nationwide Permit or an Individual Permit will be investigated based on the total wetland impacts. A North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Section 401 Water Quality General Certification is required prior to the issuance of the Section 404 Nationwide 414. Section 401 Certification allows surface waters to be temporarily impacted for the duration of the construction or other land manipulations. 6. 5Qi15 Two major soil phases occur within project boundaries: Wargram-Urban-Land- Complex and Lakeland-Urban-Land-Complex. The Wargram-Urban-Land-Complex is the dominant soil phase, occupying nearly 85 per cent of the project area. The Lakeland-Urban- Land-Complex is located in the eastern portion of the project area. Additionally, one small area of Johnston loam is associated with the flood plain of Buckhead Creek. Urban land is described by the SCS (1984) as soils that are "covered with streets, buildings, parking lots, railroad yards and airports. The natural soils were greatly altered by cutting, filling, grading, and shaping during the process of urbanization. The original landscape, topography, and commonly the drainage pattern have been changed." Due to the presence of impermeable surfaces, surface runoff is high and erosion is a hazard with unprotected soils. Generally, urban land comprises 30 to 40 per cent of these soil complexes. The higher densities of residential and urban development in proximity to the roadway suggest that urban land is present in a proportionally higher percentage within the project area. Wargram loamy sand, in its undisturbed state, is well drained and has moderately rapid permeability. Undisturbed Lakeland sand is excessively drained and has rapid permeability. Both soils are well suited to most urban and recreational uses. These soils, in their urban complex phase, have not been assigned woodland suitability groups. Wargram and Lakeland soils are not listed as hydric on county or national lists of hydric soils. Johnston loam is a nearly level very poorly drained soil that occurs in major drainageways. Within the project study area, it is present within the Buckhead Creek flood plain. North (upstream) of SR 1141, the Buckhead Creek flood plain has been significantly disturbed through urban development. However, south (downstream) of SR 1141, the Buckhead Creek flood plain has not been significantly disturbed and remains relatively intact. Johnston loam is listed as a hydric soil on county and national lists of hydric soils. Soil core samples taken within the Buckhead Creek drainageway (south of SR 1141) revealed soils with a silty texture and exhibited a Munsell soil color notation of 10 YR 3/1. The low chroma color is a hydric soil indicator, as described in the COE Wetland Delineation Manual (Environmental Laboratory, 1987). Woodland productivity of Johnston loam is rated as very high, with wetness as'the major limitation (SCS, 1984). 32 7. Flood Hazard Evaluation Cumberland County is a participant in the National Flood Insurance Regular Program. The Buckhead Creek crossing is in a designated flood hazard zone, and is included in the detailed flood study, having established regulatory floodplain and floodway limits with corresponding water surface elevations. The established limits of the 100-year floodplain are shown in Figure 7; however, the floodway limits are not shown. No buildings were observed in the vicinity of the stream crossing with floor elevations below the 100-year flood level. The proposed reinforced concrete box culvert will have improved conveyance over that of the existing pipes; therefore, the backwater from the proposed culvert will not have a significant adverse affect on the existing floodplain, nor on the associated flood hazard. The reduction in backwater as a result of the proposed replacement with a culvert may require a floodway modification. The Buckhead Creek crossing is below headwaters, but it is anticipated that the crossing will qualify as a minor road crossing, and as such, an individual Section 404 permit will not be required. Based on recent field review, it is anticipated that the proposed culvert can be accommodated without major modifications or realignment of the stream. The project is not in a water supply watershed, nor a high quality water zone; therefore, erosion and sedimentation will be controlled through the appropriate specification, installation, and maintenance of standard erosion and sedimentation control measures. Existing drainage patterns will be maintained to the extent practicable. Groundwater resources will not be affected, as little, if any, excavation will be required. 8. Stream Modification Based on field reviews, it is anticipated that no major modification or realignment of Buckhead Creek will be required on this project. 9. armlan d North Carolina Executive Order Number 96, Conservation of Prime Agricultural and Forest Lands, requires all state agencies to minimize the impact of their actions on prime and important farmland soils. Land which is located in an urban area and is designated for urban development by the local governing body is exempt from this requirement. The area of the proposed roadway extension meets both thresholds, as it is in an urban area, virtually surrounded by suburban land uses, and is zoned for residential development. Therefore, no further consideration of impacts to farmland soils is required. 10. Highway Traffic Noise/Construction Noise Analysis This analysis was performed to determine the effect of the proposed widening of SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) from NC 59 to SR 1233 (Yale Street) in Cumberland County on noise levels in the immediate project area. This investigation includes an inventory of existing noise sensitive land uses and a field survey of ambient (existing) noise levels in the study area. It also includes a comparison of the predicted noise levels and the ambient noise levels to determine if traffic noise impacts can be expected resulting from the proposed project. Traffic noise impacts are determined from the current procedures for the abatement of highway traffic noise and construction noise, appearing as Part 772 of Title'23 of the Code of Federal Regulations. If traffic noise impacts are predicted, examination and evaluation of alternative noise abatement measures for reducing or eliminating the noise impacts must be considered. 33 a. Characteristics of Noise - - -- Noise is basically defined as unwanted sound. It is emitted from many sources, including airplanes, factories, railroads, power generation plants, and highway vehicles. Highway noise, or traffic noise, is usually a composite of noises from engine exhaust, drive train, and tire-roadway interaction. The magnitude of noise is usually described by its sound pressure. Since the range of sound pressure varies greatly, a logarithmic scale is used to relate sound pressures to some common reference level, usually the decibel (dB). Sound pressures described in decibels are called sound pressure levels and are often defined in terms of frequency weighted scales (A, B, C, or D). The weighted-A decibel scale is used almost exclusively in vehicle noise measurements because it places the most emphasis on the frequency range to which the human ear is most sensitive (1,000-6,000 Hertz). Sound levels measured using a weighted-A decibel scale are often expressed as dBA. Throughout this report, all noise levels will be expressed in dBA's. Several examples of noise pressure levels in dBA are listed in Appendix 2, Table N 1 (see page A2-2). Review of Table N 1 indicates that most individuals in urbanized areas are exposed to fairly high noise levels from many sources as they go about their daily activities. The degree of disturbance or annoyance of unwanted sound depends essentially on three things: 1) The amount and nature of the intruding noise. 2) The relationship between the background noise and the intruding noise. 3) The type of activity occurring when the noise is heard. In considering the first of these three factors, it is important to note that individuals have different sensitivity to noise. Loud noises bother some more than others and some individuals become upset if an unwanted noise persists. The time patterns of noise also enter into an individual's judgment of whether or not a noise is offensive. For example, noises occurring during sleeping hours are usually considered to be more offensive than the same noises in the daytime. With regard to the second factor, individuals tend to judge the annoyance of an unwanted noise in terms of its relationship to noise from other sources (background noise). The blowing of a car horn at night when background noise levels are approximately 45 dBA would generally be more objectionable than the blowing of a car horn in the afternoon when background noises might be 55 dBA. The third factor is related to the interference of noise with activities of individuals. In a 60 dBA environment, normal conversation would be possible, while sleep might be difficult. Work activities requiring high levels of concentration may be interrupted by loud noises, while activities requiring manual effort may not be interrupted to the same degree. Over time, particularly if the noises occur at predicted intervals and are expected, individuals tend to accept the noises which intrude into their lives. Attempts have been made to regulate many of these types of noises including airplane noise, factory noise, railroad noise, and highway traffic noise. In relation to highway traffic noise, methods of analysis and control have developed rapidly over the past few years. 34 b. Noise Abatement Criteria In order to determine whether highway noise levels are or are..not compatible with various land uses, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has developed noise abatement criteria (NAC) and procedures to be used in the planning and design of highways. These abatement criteria and procedures are set forth in the aforementioned Federal reference (Title 23 CFR Part 772). A summary of the noise abatement criteria for various land uses is presented in Appendix 2, Table N2 (see page A2-3). The Leq, or equivalent sound level, is the level of constant sound which, in a given situation and time period, has the same energy as does time varying sound. In other words, the fluctuating sound levels of traffic noise are represented in terms of a steady noise level with the same energy content. C. Ambient Noise Levels Ambient noise measurements were taken in the vicinity of the project to determine the existing background noise levels. The purpose of this noise level information was to quantify the existing acoustic environment and to provide a base for assessing the impact of noise level increases. The existing Leq noise levels in the project area as measured at 15 meters from the roadway ranged from 62.4 dBA to 66.4 dBA. The ambient measurement sites and measured exterior Leq noise levels are presented in Table N3 (see page A2-4) and Figure N1 (see page A2-1). The existing roadway and traffic conditions were used with the most current traffic noise prediction model in order to calculate existing noise levels for comparison with noise levels actually measured. The calculated existing noise levels averaged approximately 3 dBA higher than the measured noise levels for the locations where noise measurements were obtained. Differences in dBA levels can be attributed to "bunching" of vehicles, low traffic volumes, and actual vehicle speeds versus the computer's "evenly-spaced" vehicles and single vehicular speed. d. Procedure for Predictioe Future Noise Level In general, the traffic situation is composed of a large number of variables which describe different cars driving at different speeds through a continual changing highway configuration and surrounding terrain. Due to the complexity of the problem, certain assumptions and simplifications must be made to predict highway traffic noise. The procedure used to predict future noise levels in this study was the Noise Barrier Cost Reduction Procedure, STAMINA 2.0 and OPTIMA (revised March, 1983). The BCR (Barrier Cost Reduction) procedure is based upon the FHWA Highway Traffic Noise Prediction Model (FHWA-RD-77-108). The BCR traffic noise prediction model uses the number and type of vehicles on the planned roadway, their speeds, the physical characteristics of the road (curves, hills, depressed, elevated, etc.), receptor location and height, and, if applicable, barrier type, barrier ground elevation, and barrier top elevation. In this regard, it is to be noted that only preliminary alignment was available for use in this noise analysis. The project proposes to widen the existing two lanes of SR 1141 to a five-lane curb and gutter section. Only those existing natural or man-made barriers were included in setting up the model. The roadway sections and proposed intersections were assumed to be flat and at-grade. Thus, this analysis represents the "worst- case" topographical conditions. The noise predictions made in this report are highway-related noise predictions for the traffic conditions during the year being analyzed. Peak hour design and level-of-service (LOS) C volumes were compared, and the volumes resulting in the noisiest conditions were used with the proposed posted speed limits. 35 Hence, during all other time periods, the noise levels will be no,greater than those indicated in this report. y The STAMINA 2.0 computer model was utilized in order to determine the number of land uses (by type) which would be impacted during the peak hour of the design year 2018. A land use is considered to be impacted when exposed to noise levels approaching or exceeding the FHWA noise abatement criteria and/or predicted to sustain a substantial noise increase. The basic approach was to select receptor locations such as 7.5, 15, 30, 60, 120, 240, and 480 meters from the center of the near traffic lane (adaptable to both sides of the roadway). The location of these receptors were determined by the changes in projected traffic volumes and/or the posted speed limits along the proposed project. The result of this procedure was a grid of receptor points along the project. Using this grid, noise levels were calculated for each identified receptor. The Leq traffic noise exposures associated with this project are listed in Appendix 2, Tables N4.1, N4.2, and N4.3 (see pages A2-5 through A2-22). Information included in these tables consists of listings of all receptors in close proximity to the project, their ambient and predicted noise levels, and the estimated noise level increase for each. e. Traffic Noise Impact Analvsis Traffic noise impacts occur when the predicted traffic noise levels either approach or exceed the FHWA noise abatement criteria (with "approach" meaning within 1 dBA of the Table N2 value) or substantially exceed the existing noise levels. The NCDOT definition of substantial increase is shown in the lower portion of Table N2 (see page A2-3). Consideration for noise abatement measures must be given to receptors which fall in either category. The maximum number of receptors in each activity category that are predicted to become impacted by future traffic noise is shown in Tables N5.1, N5.2, and N5.3 (see pages A2-23 through A2-25), with Table N5.1 representing the recommended alternative (symmetrical widening). These are noted in terms of those receptors expected to experience traffic noise impacts by approaching or exceeding the FHWA NAC or by a substantial increase in exterior noise levels. Under Title 23 CFR Part 772, there are 123 impacted receptors along Alternative 1 (Symmetrical Widening-recommended alternative), 135 impacted receptors along Alternative 2 (Northside Widening), and 136 impacted receptors along Alternative 3 (Southside Widening) due to highway traffic noise in the project area. The maximum extent of the 72 and 67 dBA noise level contours are 21 and 39 meters, respectively, from the center of the proposed roadway. This information should assist local authorities in exercising land use control over the remaining undeveloped lands adjacent to the roadway within local jurisdiction. For example, with the proper information on noise, the local authorities can prevent further development of incompatible activities and land uses with the predicted noise levels of an adjacent highway. Tables N6.1, N6.2, and N6.3 (see pages A2-23 through A2-25) indicate the exterior traffic noise level increases for the identified receptors in each roadway section, with Table N6.1 representing the recommended alternate (symmetrical widening). No receptors along Alternative 1 (symmetrical widening-recommended alternative), 17 receptors along Alternative 2 (Northside widening), and 23 receptors along Alternative 3 (Southside widening) are predicted to be impacted by a substantial increase in exterior noise levels. The predicted noise level increases for this project range from +4 to +11 dBA. When real-life noises are heard, it is possible barely to detect noise level changes of 2-3 dBA. A 5 dBA change is more readily noticeable. A 10 dBA change is judged by most people as a doubling or a halving of the loudness of the sound. 36 f. Traffic Noise Abatement Measures If traffic noise impacts are predicted, examination and evaluation of alternative noise abatement measures for reducing or eliminating the noise impacts must be considered. Consideration for noise abatement measures must be given to all impacted receptors. There are 123 impacted receptors along Alternative 1 (the recommended alternate), 135 impacted receptors along Alternative 2 (Northside widening), and 136 impacted receptors along Alternative 3 (Southside widening) due to highway traffic noise in the project area. Noise abatement measures are discussed below. Highway Alignment Highway alignment selection involves the horizontal or vertical orientation of the proposed improvements in such a way as to minimize impacts and costs. The selection of alternative alignments for noise abatement purposes must consider the balance between noise impacts and other engineering and environmental parameters. For noise abatement, horizontal alignment selection is primarily a matter of sitting the roadway at a sufficient distance from noise sensitive areas. Changing the highway alignment is not a viable alternative for noise abatement for this project and is not recommended. Traffic System Management Measures Traffic management measures which limit vehicle type, speed, volume, and time of operations are often effective noise abatement measures. For this project, traffic management measures are not considered appropriate for noise abatement due to their effect on the capacity and level-of-service on the proposed roadway and are not recommended. Noise Barriers Physical measures to abate anticipated traffic noise levels can often be applied with a measurable degree of success by the application of solid mass, attenuable measures to effectively diffract, absorb, and reflect highway traffic noise emissions. Solid mass, attenuable measures may include earth berms or artificial abatement walls. The project will maintain no control of access, meaning most commercial establishments and residences will have direct access connections to the proposed roadway and all intersections will adjoin the project at grade. For a noise barrier to provide sufficient noise reduction it must be high enough and long enough to shield the receptor from significant sections of the highway. Access openings in the barrier severely reduce the noise reduction provided by the barrier. It then becomes economically unreasonable to construct a barrier for a small noise reduction. Safety at access openings (driveways, crossing streets, etc.) due to restricted sight distance is also a concern. Furthermore, to provide a sufficient reduction, a barrier's length would normally be 8 times the distance from the barrier to the receptor. For example, a receptor located 15 meters from the barrier would normally require a barrier 120 meters long. An access opening of 12 meters (10 percent of the area) would limit its noise reduction to approximately 4 dBA (FUNDAMENTAL AND ABATEMENT OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC NOISE, Report No. FHWA-HHI-HEV-73-7976-1, USDOT, chapter 5, section 3.2, page 5-27). 37 In addition, businesses, churches, and other related establishments located along a particular highway normally require accessibility and high visibility. Solid mass, attenuable measures for traffic noise abatement would tend to disallow these two qualities, and thus, would not be acceptable abatement measures in this case. For these reasons, noise barriers are not recommended. g. Do Nothing Alternative" The traffic noise impacts for the "do nothing" or "no-build" alternative were also considered. If the proposed widening did not occur, 56 residential receptors would experience traffic noise impact by approaching or exceeding the FHWA's NAC. Also, the receptors in the immediate vicinity of the project could anticipate experiencing an increase in exterior noise levels in the range of +1 to +3 dBA. This small increase to the present noise level would be barely noticeable to the people working and living in the area. As previously noted, it is barely possible to detect noise level changes of 2-3 dBA. A 5 dBA change in noise levels is more readily noticed. h. on truction Noise The major construction elements of this project are expected to be earth removal, hauling, grading, and paving. General construction noise impacts, such as temporary speech interference for passers-by and those individuals living or working near the project, can be expected, particularly from paving operations and from the earth moving equipment during grading operations. However, considering the relatively short-term nature of construction noise and the limitation of construction to daytime hours, these impacts are not expected to be substantial. The transmission loss characteristics of nearby natural elements and man- made structures are believed to be sufficient to moderate the effects of intrusive construction noise i. umm Based on these preliminary studies, traffic noise abatement is not recommended, and no noise abatement measures are proposed. This evaluation completes the highway traffic noise requirements of Title 23 CFR Part 772, and unless a major project change develops, no additional noise reports are required for this project. 11. Air Quality Anal Air pollution originates from various sources. Emissions from industrial and internal combustion engines are the most prevalent sources. Other origins of common outdoor air pollution are solid waste disposal and any form of fire. The impact resulting from highway construction ranges from intensifying existing air pollution problems to improving the ambient air conditions. The traffic is the center of concern when determining the impact of a new highway facility or the improvement of an old highway facility. Motor vehicles emit carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxide (NO), hydrocarbons (HC), particulate matter, sulfur dioxide (S02), and lead (Pb) (listed in order of decreasing emission rate). Automobiles are considered to be the major source of CO in the project area. For this reason, most of the analysis presented below is concerned with determining expected carbon monoxide levels in the vicinity of the project due to traffic flow. In order to determine the ambient CO concentration for the receptor closest to the highway project, two concentration components must be used: local and background. The local concentration is defined as the CO emissions from cars operating on highways in the near vicinity (i.e., distances within 100 meters) of the receptor location. The background concentration is defined by the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources as "the concentration of a 38 pollutant at a point that is the result of emissions outside the local vicinity; that is, the concentration at the upwind edge of the local sources." y In this study, the local concentration was determined by the NCDOT Traffic Noise/Air Quality Staff using line source computer modeling, and the background concentration was obtained from the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources (NCDEHNR). Once the two concentration components were resolved, they were added together to determine the ambient CO concentration for the receptor in question and to compare to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Automobiles are regarded as sources of hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides. Hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides emitted from cars are carried into the atmosphere, where they react with sunlight to form ozone and nitrogen dioxide. Automotive emissions of HC and NO are expected to decrease in the future due to the continued installation and maintenance of pollution control devices on new cars. However, regarding area-wide emissions, these technological improvements maybe offset by the increasing number of cars on the transportation facilities of the area. The photochemical reactions that form ozone and nitrogen dioxide require several hours to occur. For this reason, the peak levels of ozone generally occur 10 to 20 kilometers downwind of the source of hydrocarbon emissions. Urban areas as a whole are regarded as sources of hydrocarbons, not individual streets and highways. The emissions of all sources in an urban area mix together in the atmosphere, and in the presence of sunlight, the mixture reacts to form ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and other photochemical oxidants. The best example of this type of air pollution is the smog which forms in Los Angeles, California. Automobiles are not regarded as significant sources of particulate matter and sulfur dioxide. Nationwide, highway sources account for less than 7 percent of particulate matter emissions and less than 2 percent of sulfur dioxide emissions. Particulate matter and sulfur dioxide emissions are predominantly the result of non-highway sources (e.g., industrial, commercial, and agricultural). Because emissions of particulate matter and sulfur dioxide from automobiles are very low, there is no reason to suspect that traffic on the project will cause air quality standards for particulate matter and sulfur dioxide to be exceeded. Automobiles without catalytic converters can burn regular gasoline. The burning of regular gasoline emits lead as a result of regular gasoline containing tetraethyl lead, which is added by refineries to increase the octane rating of the fuel. Newer cars with catalytic converters burn unleaded gasoline eliminating lead emissions. Also, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has required the reduction in the lead content of leaded gasolines. The overall average lead content of gasoline in 1974 was 0.53 grams per liter. By 1989, this composite average had dropped to 0.003 grams per liter. In the future, lead emissions are expected to decrease as more cars use unleaded fuels and as the lead content of leaded gasoline is reduced. The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 make the sale, supply, or transport of leaded gasoline or lead additives unlawful after December 31, 1995. Because of these reasons, it is not expected that traffic on the proposed project will cause the NAAQS for lead to be exceeded. A microscale air quality analysis was performed to determine future CO concentrations resulting from the proposed highway improvements. "CAL3QHC - A Modeling Methodology For Predicting Pollutant Concentrations Near Roadway Intersections" was used to predict the CO concentration at the nearest sensitive receptor to the project. Inputs into the mathematical model to estimate hourly CO concentrations consisted of a level roadway under normal conditions with predicted traffic volumes, vehicle emission factors, and worst- case meteorological parameters. The traffic volumes are based on the annual average daily traffic projections. The traffic volume used for the CAL3QHC model was the highest volume within any alternative. Carbon monoxide vehicle emission factors were calculated for the completion year of 39 1995 and the design year of 2020 using the EPApubl oat 1 "Mobile Source Emission Factors" and the MOBILE 5A mobile source emissions computer The background CO concentration for the project are a was estimated lo be I.. of Environmental Man-8 arts agemen eNolrthon (ppm). Consultation with the Air Quality Section, Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources essousces indicated that an ambient CO concentration of 1.8 ppm is suitable for most suburban/rural The worst-case air quality receptor was determined to be receptor #131 at a distance of 10 meters from the proposed centerline of ears of 199 ande20one-hour CO 20 are shown ocTablei?ns for the nearest sensitive receptor for the y TABLE 7 - One-Hour CO Concentrations barest nuiiu - -- Sensitive 2020 DonPTtnr 1995 2020 [1995___J R-131 I 3.5 I 3.9 I 4.0 I 8.0 Comparison of the predicted CO concentrations with the NAAQS maximum permitted for 1- hour averaging period := 35 ppm; 8-hour averaging period = 9 ppm) indicates no violation of these standards. Since the results of the worst-case 1-hour CO analysis is less than 9 ppm, it can be concluded that the 8-hour CO level donot exceed the standard. See Appendix 3 (pages A3-1 through A3-4) for input data and output. The project is located in Cumberland County, which has been determined to be in compliance le, because with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. are?s• ?S ProjeC?t is n51 is not ot antic gated licabo create any adverse attainment proposed project is located in an effects on the air quality of this attainment area. ubbin During construction of the proposed oved from the project, burned, or otherwisclearing d of by demolition, or other operations will be rem the contractor. Any burning will be done in accordance with applicable local laws and ordinances and Care regulations of the North Carolina SIP for air quality mplia ice distance frAC 2De ling. and nowill be taken to insure that burning will be done at the greatest p public. Burning will e take will to reduce the when atmospheric conditions are such Aaso t during construction, hazard utilized under constant surveillance. g ns dust generated by construction when the control d the assessme t? eqthe uirements for as qcomfort uality of motorists or area residents. This evaluation completes the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments and the NEPA process, and no additional reports are necessary. 12, TT°"rdous Materials And Underground Storage Tanks A field reconnaissance survey identifi?edthree uiPd storage facilities and six non- operational l facilities with the possibility for dg corridor alignments. NCDOT willu acquisition. If leaks and contaminationlhas located within the project area prior to right of way occurred, NCDOT will notify'D way acquisition appropriate u amount will be withheld from the property owner during right o y 40 The Geographical Information Service (GIS) was consulted for the project corridor. The research showed that no regulated or unregulated landfills or dumpsites occur within the project limits. Based on the field reconnaissance and records search, there should be no further environmental conflicts which should impact this project. 13. Construction Impacts To minimize potential adverse effects caused by construction, the following measures, along with those already mentioned, will be implemented during the construction phase: a. Waste and debris shall be disposed of in areas that are outside of the right-of-way and provided by the Contractor, unless otherwise required by the plans or special provision by the Engineer. Disposal of waste and debris in active public waste or disposal areas will not be permitted without prior approval by the Engineer. Such approval will not be permitted when, in the opinion of the Engineer, it will result in excessive siltation or pollution. In addition, disposal will not be done in wetland areas. b. Borrow pits and all ditches will be drained insofar as possible to alleviate breeding areas for mosquitoes. C. Care will be taken not to block existing drainage ditches. d. An extensive rodent control program will be established if structures are to be removed or demolished e. Telephone, water, sewer, and electric utilities exist along the project. The Department of Transportation will hold a preconstruction conference between the Department, the Contractor, representatives of the involved utility companies, and pertinent local officials. Methods to coordinate utility adjustments will be discussed at this conference. The contractor will prepare a work schedule that minimizes possible damage to these utilities and interruption of service. f. During construction of the proposed project, all materials resulting from clearing and grubbing, demolition, or other operations will be removed from the project and burned or otherwise disposed of by the Contractor. Any burning done will be done in accordance with applicable local laws and ordinances and regulations of the North Carolina State Implementation Plan for air quality. Care will be taken to insure burning will be done at the greatest distance practicable from dwellings and not when atmospheric conditions are such as to create a hazard to the public. Burning will be performed under constant surveillance. g. An erosion control schedule will be developed by the contractor before starting work. The schedule will show the time relationship between phases of the work that must be coordinated to reduce erosion and describe construction practices and temporary erosion control measures that will be used to minimize erosion. In conjunction with this schedule, the contractor will be required to follow those provisions of the plans and specifications pertaining to erosion and siltation. Temporary erosion control measures such as berms, dikes, dams, silt basins, and others will be used as needed. h. Prior to the approval of any borrow source developed for the use on this project, the contractor shall obtain a certification from the State Historic Preservation Officer of the State Department of Cultural Resources certifying that the removal of the material from the borrow source will have no effect on any known district, site, building, structure, or object that is listed on-the National Register of Historic Places. A copy of this certification shall be furnished to the Engineer prior to performing any work on the proposed borrow source. 41 i. Measures will be taken in allaying the dust generated by construction when the control of dust is necessary for the protection and comfort of motorists of area residents. j. Traffic service in the immediate project area may be briefly disrupted during construction. Efforts will be made to ensure the transportation needs of the public will be met during and after construction. k. Measures will be taken to ensure that sediment and erosion control devices will not be placed in wetland areas, except for devices such as silt fences and rock check dams in drainage areas which limit sediment getting into the wetland. V. COMMENTS AND COORDINATION A. Comments Received The project has been coordinated with appropriate federal, state, and local agencies listed below. An asterisk ("*") denotes agencies from which written. comments were received. U.S. Department of the Army--Wilmington District Corps of Engineers* U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service--Raleigh* N.C. Department of Administration--State Clearinghouse* N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources: Division of Environmental Management*, Division of Land Resources*, Wildlife Resources*, and Fayetteville Regional Office* N.C. Department of Cultural Resources--State Historic Preservation Office* Region M Council of Governments Fayetteville Metropolitan Planning Organization* Cumberland County Commissioners City of Fayetteville, Public Works Commission* Town of Hope Mills Appendix 4 includes copies of comments received (see pages A4-1 through A4-18). B. Citizens Informational Workshop The Division of Highways held an informal Citizens Informational Workshop for the project on December 6, 1995. This workshop was held at Cumberland Mills Elementary School in Hope Mills. Representatives of the Planning and Environmental Branch, the Roadway Design Unit, Division 6, and the Right of Way Branch of the NCDOT were available to explain the project, answer questions, and receive comments. Approximately 40 citizens attended the meeting. Appendix 5 contains a copy of the news release advertising the workshop (see page A5-1). During the workshop, the Division of Highways displayed an aerial photograph of the project area, vicinity maps, and a thoroughfare plan map showing the proposed project. In addition, the Division of Highways supplied each participant with an information packet containing general project information., a vicinity map, and a comment sheet. A copy of this 42 packet is included in Appendix 5 (see pages A5-2 through A5-11). Each participant had the opportunity to review the aerial photograph and maps and ask questions or give comments. Most citizens inquired as to which side SR 1141 would be widened on.. A few citizens asked how close a road can come to a structure before NCDOT would purchase the property. There were also questions about right of way acquisition procedures and the schedule for this project. Although many citizens had concerns regarding individual properties, overall, most citizens acknowledged the need for or were in favor of the project. C. 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U Inot, ? 67 l ?f i - Al = N° a , S` 3 (3ARIQ In[bHJtIIH) I6[ Z1--?1 row + \ ? ?noa -'off `,r C 1 ?? 1 C r APPENDIX 1 NCDOT RELOCATION PROGRAMS AND RELOCATEE REPORTS E?j W lV1.J 1 V111 VI .. - ..---- -.. ...--••-••- It is the policy of the NCOOT to ensure that comparable replacement housinc will be available prior to construction -0f 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 t0 assist displace=s with inforaation such,as availability and pries of homes, apartments, or businesses for sale or rent and financing or other housing programs. The Relocation Movinc Payments Program, in general, provides for payment of actual roving expenses encountered in relocation. Where displacemient will forte an owner or tenant to purchase or rent property of hither cost or to lose a favorable financing arranca- ment (in cases Of Ownership), the Relocation RE71acaMent Housing PE./r-nts or Rent Su'polemient Procram will compensate up to (22,500 t0 O:vnE1'S t:h0 arc el i c i `,l e and qualify and up to $5,250 to tenants who are eligible and cualifv. The relocation program for the proposed action will be conducted in accordance wiCh the FEderal Uniform, Relocation Assistance and F.-----l Prop=rty Acculisition Policies Act of 1970 (Public L=/ 91-645), and/or th-e North Carolina Relocation Assistant= Act (CS-133-5 through 133-18). The program, is desicned to provide assistance to displaced persons in r=loca- tina to a replacement site in which to live or do business. At lE=:t one relocation officer is assigned to each hiGhWEY prGj:E:t for this purpose. The relocation officer will dEt=rm i r,e the needs d' displaced families, individuals, businesses, non-nr0iit Organizations, avid far-in operaticn-s for relocation a_:istance advisory services Withcut rE and to race, C-lor, religion, sex, or national origin. The NCOOT will schedule its wcrk to alic, amiple ti,,e, prior to displacement, for negotiations and posts:ion Of reolaC-ement housing which meets decent, safe, and sanitary standards. The displac=es are given at least. a 90-dav write=i nGtlC: aft=r NCJGI pur- chases the property. Relocation of displaced per--ors will be after=d in area: not c=nerally less desirable in regard to public utilitiES avid cerrercial facilities. Rent and sale prices of replacement property will be within the financial means of the families and individuals displa_=d and will be r=sonably accessible to their places of employment. The relocation officer will also assist owners -of -displaced busine_:=s, non-profit organizations, and farm operations in se=rching 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 repiacement housing, either Al-1 anctner site (1T possiole). ine relocation ollicer will aiso %upptV info „ation concerning other state or federal programs offering assistance to displaced persons and will provide other advisory services as ne_d:d in order to minimize hardships to displaced persons in adjusting to a nEIN location. The Moving Expense Payments Program is designed to compensate the dis- plac=e for the costs of moving personal property from homes, busine::es, non-profit organizations, and farm operations acquired for a highway project. Under the Replacement Program for Owners, NCOOT will participate in reasonable incidental purchase payments for replacement dwellings such as attorneys fees, surveys, appraisals, and other closing costs arid, if applicable, make a payment for any increased interest expenses far replacement dwellings. Reimbursement to owner-occupants for replace:rant housing payments, increased 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, includ- ing incidental expenses, on the purchase of a replacement dwelling. The down payment is based upon what the state deterimines is required when the rent suppl emsEnt exceeds $7250. It is a policy of the st=t= that no person will be displaced by t=. NCDOT's state or federally-a_:ist:d construction proj-=ts unless anu u-it'll ec,,carabl e repl aceniient hcusi na has ba=n Offered or provided for e_=:h displace= within a re=scrabl_ period of time prior to displace-:alert. No rz,location pa cent received will be considered as income for the purpcs_s Of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or for the purposes of dete rining eligibility or the ext_nl: of eligibility of any person for assistance under the Social Security Act or any other federal 1a;w. LA-St Resort Housing is a program used when cgr arable replaceMlent Fcu'sino is-r,.Gt available, or when it is unavailable :within the displace-_'s fine-- ci el means-, and the rE_1 acerent payim-ent exc=__s the federal /state 1=-_1 limitation. The purpose of It-ilia procram is to allow broad latitude-: in methods of implementaticn by the state so that decent, safe, and sanitary replace::lent housing Can be provided.. It is not felt that this prccrami will be necessary on t:e project, since there appear to be adegca:= o.po r unities for relocation within the area. Al-2- R E L- O C A T I O N R E P O R T EDE.I.S. [-] CORRIDOR [:] DESIGN North Carolina Department of Transportation AREA RELOCATION OFFICE PROJECT: 18.2441501 COUNTY I Cumberland Alternate fA * of 2 Alternate I.D. NO.: U-2304 A F.A. PROJECT N/A SAME COUNT AS ALT. #1 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: Widen Cumberland Rd. from NC 59 to Yale St., Fayetteville ESTIMATED DISPLACEES INCOME LEVEL i Type of Displacees Owners Tenants Total Minorities Residential 4 I 71 11 4 Businesses 1 I 3 4 2 Farms OI 0 0 0 Non-Profit t I 01 1 0 ANSWER ALL OUESTIONS Yes No Explain all "YES" answers. X 1. Will special relocation services be necessary? X 2. Will schools or churches be affect by dis:.lacement? x I 3. Will business services still be available after proleI? X 4. Will any business be displaced? If so, indicate size, type, estimated number of employees, minorities, etc. I x 5. Will relocation cause a housing shortage? 6. Source for available housing (list). x 7. Will additional housing programs be needed? X 8. Should Last Resort Housing be considered? X ( 9. Are there large, disabled, elderly, etc. families? X 10. Will public housing be needed for project? X ( 11. Is public housing available? X I 12. Is it felt there will be adequate DSS housing housing available during relocation period? X ( 13. Will there be a problem of housing within financial means? x 14. Are suitable business sites available (list 15. source). Number months estimated to complete RELOCATION? 1 8 - - 1 ` Revised n Aaent C d a Oricunal & 1 Coo- State Relocation Agent 2 Copy Area Relocation Office * Northside widenin; near Buckhead Creek, Symmetrical widening elsewhere 0-15M 15-25M 25-35M 35-50M 50 UP 3I 3I 31 2I 0 VALUE OF DWELLING DSS DWELLING AVAILABLE Owners q Tenants For Sale For Rent 0-20u 1 p $ 0-150 2 0-20M 4 q s 0-150 0 20-40M I 1 N 150.250 I 2 2040M I 2 150-250 2 40-70M 1 p 250-400 2 40-70M 16 250-400 5 70-100M I 1 Y 400-600 I 1 70-100u 50 400-600 I 23 100 up 0 A 600 UPI 0 100 uP 35 600 UPI 27 TOTALS 4 7 107 57 REMARKS (Respond by Number) 2. Ms. Carolyn's Child Care - 5 employees (licensed for 67 kids 3. Little impact, other than loss of day care center. All are in small, old buildings that will be hard to replace without high cost in reestablishment.. 4. (A) Ms. Carolyn's Child Care Center- 5 employees, some minority. (B) Byrd's Barber Shop- 1 or 2 employees, probably Minority. () Cumberland Rd. Florist-1-2 employees, probably Minority. (D) A&D Lawnmower Repair- 2 employees in small shop. 6. MLS, newspapers, property managers. 8. Due to age and condition of dwellings, and apparent Income of tenants, this will quite likely be necessary. 9. This is always possible. 11. Fayetteville does have public housing available. 12. This area has a large supply of houses in most price ranges 13. See 1#8 above. 14.. Commercial brokers have many sites available, but they will be more costly than the displacees' buildings. NOTE: The non-profit is the Cumberland Rd. Fire Department, which will probably have specific restrictions placed on where it can relocate. Al-3 I [_R E L 0 C A T I O N R E P O R North Carolina Department of Transportation AREA RELOCATION OFFICE M E.I.S. [:] CORRIDOR [:] DESIGN PROJECT: 18.2441501 ( COUNTY Cumberland I Aiternate 1 * of 2 Alternate I.D. NO.: U-2304 A F.A. PROJECT N/A DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: Widen Cumberland Rd. from NC 55 to Yale St., Fayetteville ESTIMATED DISPLACEES INCOME LEVEL Type of I 1 I I I Tenants Owners Displacees Total Minorities 0-15M 15-25M 25-35M 35-SOM 50 UP Residential 1 41 71 11 4 3 1 3 1 3 1 2 1 0 Businesses 1 1 3 4 2 VALUE OF DWELLING DSS DWELLING AVAILABLE Farms 1 0 1 0 0 0 Owners 1 Tenants For Sale 1 For Rent Non-Profit 1 1 1• 0 1 0-20w ( 1 p SO-150 - 2 0-20tr 1 41 . S0-150 0 . ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS 20-40Y 1 1 150.250 1 2 2040Y .1 21 150-250 1 2 Yes . No Explain all "YES" answers. 40-70m 1 1 1 250-400 1 2 40-70" 1 161 250-400.1 5 1 X 1. Will special relocation services be necessary? 70-100m 1 1 q 400-600 1 1 70-100ts 1 SO 400-600 1 23 X 1 2. will schools or churches be affect by 100 UP ( 0 60o uP 1 0 100 uP 1 35 N 600 uP 1 27 displacement? TOTAL 1 4 1 7 = - 107 57 X 1 3. Will business services still be available after REMARKS (Respond by Number) project? 2. Ms. Carolyn's Child Care - 5 employees (licensed for 67 kids X 1 4. Will any business be displaced? If so, 3. Little impact, other than loss of day care center. All are in ' indicate size, type, estimated number of small, old buildings that will be hard to replace without employees, minorities, etc. high cost in reestablishment.. 1 X 5. Will relocation cause a housing shortage? 4. (A) Ms. Carolyn's Child Care Center- 5 employees, some 6. Source for available housing (list). minority. 1 X 7. Will additional housing programs be needed? (B) Byrd's Barber Shop- 1 or 2 employees, probably X 1 8. Should Last Resort Housing be considered? Minority. X 1 9. Are there farce, disabled, elderly, etc. O Cumberland Rd. Florist-1-2 employees, probably families? Minority. 1 X 10. Will public housing be needed for project? (D) A&D Lawnmower Repair- 2 employees in small shop. X 1 11. Is public housing available? 6. MLS, newspapers, property managers. X 12. Is it felt there will be adequate OSS housing S. Due to age and condition of dwellings, and apparent housing available during relocation period? Income of tenants, this will quite likely be necessary. X 13. Will there be a problem of housing within 9. This is always possible. - • - financial means? 11. Fayetteville does have public housing available. X 14. Are suitable business sites available (list 12.-This area has a large supply of houses in most price ranges source). 13. See #18 above. ' 15. Number months estimated to complete 14.. Commercial brokers have many sites available, but they RELOCATION? TS - will be more costly than the displacees' buildings. NOTE: The non-profit is the Cumberland Rd. Fire Department, which will probably have specific restrictions placed on where it can relocate. C 349 i 5 ) . sed 7\ 1yN Rev A.M. Simpson + ?3 ? Relocation Aaent Date f' t : - Date Aooroved by nrnninai S 1 CooV: State Relocation Agent rte.... .r.? 1'{QYliif, Yi J? Y " Symmetrical widening - entire project I ?l r b 19? , - ,,c?kcI? gal--s 2 Cagy Area Relocation Office w FIGURE. N1 PROJECT LOCATION & AMBIENT MEASURE.Mf.NT SITES Widen SR 1141 From NC 59 to SR 1233 Cumberland County TIP" U-2304A State Project Q 8.2441501 • ZU, 2e 12 i •! ?'? - ` t. '.ice `-s ?t`1 ,?? J ••• _7 I 4 ?• e•?7 -? ..? FEN D six ? BEGIN 's I A2-1 Vr= Ni S=MDS BW-%A='-Nr DS Daly • Scurces: Wcrld Scok, Ba :d McNally At!" Of L`.e R== Bc :y. Ecclclope-ia R.:r caua, "Indust=ial Boise and Esaring C-nvarsaL=" by J. B. of shitski and E. R. Bar:o.-d (Researc-ted by N. Jane Bunt and S•=-''shed i. the Chicago ^ Tribune in an i3.2ust-'ated graphic by T= go-.) n A2-2 TAB:. N. LAOIS= A??-MY GL-?.?:A Ee_ly A-Weighted Sound Level - decibels (dBA) Activity Categ_•_j Leq(h) Desc_ipt_'en of Activity Cateq=y A 57 Lands on which serenity and C•`j at a_-a of ax-_ace-!= .( significance and sox-ve an J===- _ant public (_r-ae- ) need and where t`.e prasarvatiw of t`..=se ,gali'_es is essential if the area is to ra-4-us to sa_^ye its into=dad p_resa. B 67 Picie areas, re --astion areas, playg-ids, active s-=.3 a--Vas, paxks, reside--as, =tels, Eos-? :ale. ( a::er) hotels, schools, ch-a as, libra ies, and C 72 Devela-ed lands, F:c-ar-_as, et a=4vities -t in Catagz es A or B at--.re. D -- a davelc-e= la=ds E °2 Residences, =te:s, h-els, ^=s, sc.--ls, eh__-es, and ar==e: __t_- 23 C.ca of Federal ne,.'at_=ts (C_?.) 77-, U. S. Le:- e_ _.ars-_e_a_ Feca=== E_; vz Ad~.:s__ _cn E=xist--; N=-- Level in d?3 f_-= E.rist-*-g Nei__ in Leq(h) Levels t-- F%.t_e Nc:se Levels <50 >15 >50 >10 0 acu_=a: Nc-.11 Car-.,!:a Denar-=art of Nc:se Abatement Csidel_-as. , i Ec=_y A-ae'--tad Sc=d Level de :e:a (d3A) A2-3 'LSi - N3 lN'SiT N0:5= Lz%"=S ILe4) S3 1141 Sd.) F== NC 59 to SR 12-13 (Sale SL-) Co;-berlaad C=s"=Y, state P--zj. t 9.z3L1S G1. 1 U-2304 NOM L-EVE., L=-=Cx 02A) 1. C-''e=land Rd. (9=141) in a field sea= c==sy 64 1iL'=ate Rd., 13 2eta_rs f-- C-erland N=. 2. C-erland Ad. (S3 114:) at Fait!: CzIssy 60 .a_a_-aC_a, near 2%=1 Rd., 15 =a--a--s 3. C-er:ard Rd. (5?:14:) at Pa?t~-_ C_issy 69 Sa=tizz C.`.r=-_.`:, 2: Levers C •er:a: d Rd. 4. C-e_lard Rd. (S.?:14:) near Ca= Sandy 6= E:et'-ric Pazc=:: L--t, 18 =--zs .`=-3 C-ezlaad Rd. Note: 1. The a`-4e= noise level sites were Leas=ed at 15 asters f-- ' • the tearer of the nearest lane of t-a_.:=, with t•`•e excePt..cn, of site 13 (7.52). A2-4 ' ID f LR? ? C•.?C..dT Table N4.1 Leq TRAM C IC NC WZ E?CS'RSS .R 1141 (C.`zz1a:d Read) F z--= NC .? U 53 2.31 (Yale 5;=rt) C•'.`erla=d C. :.°i, State P=j. f 8.2.41501, =P M-2304 Alta:-ate 11 sy_etrieal Gider_=3 (recommended alternative) AFMCE-Mrr. N=_ R=- . MUZZ-4 a=ar No =-' P23MCS= R.^.n.MMY P:=1C"?] NCIS_ UVMS NAME DIS .` (=) La- Z . rzn D2r G (m) -L- -Y- !'-T--VMi Si 1151 f--= NC S9 to SR 11-'6 (Wi=;ata S_-aa_) 1/6 No= L- IDO _M 1 E•s_ess C L-14 1141 31-.0 R s8 SR 1141 35.0 R - - 67 + 9 2 Res-. e:=s 3 " 19.0 L 64 " 15.0 L - - • 73 + 9 3 Ras': a==a 3 ° 8.0 L 66 " 8.0 L - - - 73 + 7 4 2_s_.ass C 19.0 L 66 '• 10.0 L - - • 73 + 7 5 E'=_sss C 21.0 R 62 " 21.0 R - - - 71 + 9 6 E_s::---- C •• 3E.0 R 58 " 35.0 R - - E7 + 9 7 E."s ass c 3:.9 L 5: '• 3_.0 L - - E? + 9 8 ="r :8 C '• 44... 1 55 " 44.0 L - - E_ + 5 9 Rasid1=3 3 •• E:.0 R 53 " E:.0 R - - E: + 9 10 Fs=i_e-.== B " E=.0 R 53 E_.0 R - - E: + 9 11 E_s_e23 C - " 3 1.0 R 59 •' 31.0 R - - E3 + 9 12 ee:s_ ess C " 25.0 L 61 " 2E.0 L - - E9 + 8 L3 Re=i=s==s 3 •• 47.0 R 55 '• 47.0 R - - 64 + 9 14 Res. a==a 3 114.9 R 47 " 1:4.0 R - - 5° ? g 15 Reside==e 3 •' 25.0 R 61 " 25.0 R - - • 69 + 8 16 easi_a=o3 3 ^ 47.0 R 56 " 47.0 R E4 + 8 17 Rtsi=;.t- i 3 " 44.0 R 56 " 44.0 R - - E. ? 9 _R 11,41 f--== S 1 125 (W-,-;ate : _ _ t) .- 53 124? 19 zssi.s==- 3 SR 1:51 67.0 R 53 SR 1141 67.0 R - - 62 + 7 19 Es'_ass C " 23.0 R 64 to 23.0 R - - • 71 a 7 20 Res-44-2=2 3 '• 31.0 L 62 " 31.0 L - - E3 + 6 21 Reside==s 3 '• 35.0 R 61 " 35.0 R - - E7 + 6 22 Fss_da--=a 3 " 8:.0 R 53 " 80.0 R - - 60 + 7 23 P.ssi!%--=a 3 •' 214 R 6: " 21.0 R - - * 71 + 6 24 Rari:_ s 3 •• 29.0 L 63 " 2°-.0 L - - * E3 + 6 25 Reside==s 3 ^ 25.0 L 63 " 29.0 L - - • 70 + 7 26 Res"e-.=a 3 ^ 21.0 R 65 ^ 21.0 R - - • 71 + 6 27 Reside=s 3 31.0 L 62 " 31.0 L - - • 6a + 6 28 E= _--ass C " 21.0 R 63 " 21.0 R - - - 71 + 6 29 Reside--:e 3 •• 31.0 L 62 31.0 L - - • 6a + 6 30 P.eside.-.cs 3 " 52.0 R 57 ° 52.0 R - - 64 + 7 31 Resida=ca 3 it 31.0 L 62 " 31.0 L - - - 6a + 6 NCr : Dist==as are f.-= c.tar of -.»e or p ==-sed raaduals. -L-•> P._°sed roatway's noise level cam::': :tioa• ' h:l noise levels are hc•_-Iy A-wele:ted noise levels. -Y--s Noise level fr= other r-_12:tiag roadways. Ca:e.= y y noise levels shown as e:.e=lor/ interior (59/49). • .> Trlf!ic noise !=pact (per 23 C:R Part 772). A2-5 Sable N3.1 216 Leq 'RL°:G NOM ELCSi,BS SR 1151 (C-arl Road) F--= NC 59 to SS 12.13 (Yale Street) C•..-bGzla»d C:::ty, state Prop. 1 8.245=01, '1':P =U-2303 ]?:te-^ata tl S?_at_.: al v =-.i-3 (recommended alternative) = ' " aT ? 1? RGL+:r» NCISa F.v"'P. C= =i.:SiM P9?ICNOIn L--S Lever I 1 a A3?'.i ,sw CS s+i . - a W *'B D:s--.t m W -L- -Y- N.. N_'sTC".: ! ZNM.?' ME raw :w+.:G (=) DZS v r . SA 1141 f z__ SR LT,:S (Wingate S treet) to sr, 1249 (^.o:t'd) ' 8 SR 1141 31.0 L 62 S:1 1141 31.0 L - - E3 + 6 «s»=e 32 Res 0 R - - IN 67 E2 + 7 33 Ras•«r•.cs 8 67.0 R 55 . - E3 + 6 34 Res. a»cs 8 It 31.0 L 62 •• 31.0 L - - E7 + 6 G •• 39.0 R 61 It 35.0 R - -:s_.ess .o E2 9. 31.0 L - - E3 + 6 JSM- 35 8 " 31.0 L - 70 + 7 7 ••s_.ess c •• 26.0 R 63 to Z5.0 A - - 10 T + c .. 25.0 R 63 to 29.0 R - 33 3?- --- If 0 L - - 9 • 97 + 7 .9 - '•--- • 39.0 L 60 . - - E: + 6 40 Ass« a»r. 3 .. 70.0 7. 5= " 70.0 - - ' 73 + 7 c '• 16.0 R E5 " 15.0 R - 41 Bs_.ass E6 to 18.0 A - • 72 + 6 42 Ral 11 Z==2 18.0 R - 72 •• 19.0 L 65 It 18.0 L - as '• 21.0 R - 71 + 6 44 3s_ sss C " 21.0 R - ' E3 + 6 45 Ras«a»re B " 31.0 L 62 " 31.0 L - + 5 '' B .. 31.0 L 62 ,• 31.0 L - - E3 «a»== 45 Ras It _' _ ? 6 41, F.Gzitftm=s .. 29.0 L 63 " 2'_.0 L - + .. 18.0 - E5 to 18.0 R - - • ,s + 6 49 :rs:»ass - C •• 41.0 L 67 It 41.7 L - - - E' * 70 + 7 50 e2511==.ra B to 25.0 L E3 It 25.0 L - • + 6 51. 'res s»ea B to , 2-.0 A fi5 of 21.0 R - - 71 + 7 52 «as« a»re 8 It 25.0 L E3 L - - of 25.0 • 70 ' + 6 C .. 44.0 R 59 to 44.0 R - - 63 53 33_.ess - 71 + 7 54 E=s'=.ass c •• 23.0 R 54 to Z3.0 R - . + 7 c to 21.0 R 64 ? to Z_.0 R - - 71 55 3_s-us - E3 + 7 55 3_:»ess c •• 34.0 L 61 n - 34.0 L + 6 cs 57 'sui =a 8 it Z, ..O L as It 21.0 L - - • it + 6 58 3•s_ess c " 16.0 A 61 It 1`a.0 R - - 67 + 6 59 Ras.•a..-a -- H » Z1.0 L E3 N 21.0 L - - 71 + 6 60 Ras "arse 8 ^ 18.0 L 65 to 18.0 L - - • 7Z + 7 =:«m_--e 61 P H It 25.0 A 63 M 25.0 R - - • 70 * 7 . 62 Rss«ccs ? 8 of 23.0 A 64 n 21.0 R - - Tl ? 7 63 Residence 8 to 26.0 L 63 25.0 L - - - • TO • 71 • 7 64 Ru«a»ce H If 21.0 L 64 It 23.0 L - - • E3 • 6 E5 Acs'«e: --a H 31.0 L 62 31.0 L - NC c: Dis_a cgs are f-= center of the axis t_ g or.p~p=sed roadways. -L-'• P.opesed roatday's noise level ce»_'= L :en. -y-•s Noise level Lc= ot.'ser nad•ays. t=1 anise levees are hourly 7?-we-gw»a-ed noise levels- ..3, :rai:ie noise Lzpact (per 27 G Par-_ TT:). Cate;cl = necse levels shown as er_erSor/irter.cr (58/48). az-c Kahle N4.1 316 Laq =,A'PIc NOISE E:CPOSL'= SA 1141 (==t rla=d Read) P--= SC 59 to Si 1233 (Yale St=eet) C•?'•erla=d G:r._y, State Pr=J. i 8.243':01, «? fU-2304 Alte_rate 11 Sv_at =rte Widening (wommended alternative) Luz= IAS =--. 1CC'? .4 ZNPC: ?? OB PfaiLtST ?w?? N02-r-. P'--0?° P=W-Y F??IC NOZ3: =_-S 0 L.i:u Ua3 Ci`••r 1Q.1t"? DIS??`S? (t) L=Z., tTe D2D,_== (3) L= -Y- Y-i.^r? ZiC?tiC' Ss 11:1 fM 1,: 5 (W'-gata Street) .- 53 1249 (C=='d) 65 Resides=1 B SR 1141 31.0 L fit _31 1141 31.0 L - - • E3 + 6 67 Rss"as=s S r. 24.0 R E3 ^ 28.0 R - - ' E? + 6 6d Reside==s B It 21.0 A E3 ^ 21.0 R - - • 71 + 6 E3 F.es•. e•^-- 3 ^ 25.0 L 63 ^ 25.0 L - - • 70 + 7 70 Re--===- 3 ^ 52.0 R 57 ^ 52.0 R - - 5: • 7 71 . =-'- ess c 29.0 L E3 " 22.0 L 72 ._- Ra._-_ a 2-.0 L E3 23.0 L - - • 7;. + 7 73 Res a= a -E " 21.0 L E_ " 21.0 L - - ,_ + 6 74 :-_ :e ::_ ' 3 " 12.0 L fit " 13.0 L - - ,• ? 7 75 Res =_.=e 3 " 47.0 L 58 " 47.0 L - - E: ? 7 76 3s_ ass c " 47.0 L 53 ^ 47.0 L - - E: • 7 77 Rss__ t=a 3 •' 47.0 L 53 " 47.0 L - - E_ ? 7 7a ae"---- =e 3 " 44.0 L 54 74 _? - Resi .-- 3 23.0 L 61 " 23.0 L - - • 71 ? 7 60 Rasi:as=s 3 to 18.0 L E5 " 18.0 L - - • 72 + 6 81 rrasidz=.C_ 3 It 18.0 L E5 " 19.0 L - - • 72 • 6 82 Esiress a 21.0 L ES to 21.0 L - - 11 + 6 83 3_si-ess C " 25.0 R E3 ^ 25.0 R - - 70 + 7 84 Ras den=a 3 " 31.0 L fit to 31.0 L - - • E3 • 6 85 Rasids-.=a 3 " 39.0 L E0 '• 39.0 L - - • 67 + -7 e5 -cos: es=s 3 '• 32.0 L 60 to 39.0 L - - • 67 ? 7 87 Res. »=e 3 It 41.0 L 60 of 41.0 L - - • E: + 6 88 3=s_ ass c 52.0 L 57 to 52.0 L - - 6. + 7 69 Bus--ass c '• 52.0 R 57 rr 52.0 R - - ES + 7 40 Rssida==e 3 " 31.0 L 62 to 31.0 L - - ' es + 6 91 P.as'? es=e 3 It 15.0 L 60 to 15.0 L - - 73 + 7 92 Res:.cs 9 It 23.0 L 64 It 23.0 L - - • 71 ? 7 93 3usisess c rr 47.0 L 58 It 47.0 L - - E5 + 7 94 Raside==a a to 23.0 R 64 to 23.0 R - - ' 71 + 7 45 Resider.--s B to 18.0 L 66 ^ 18.0 L - - ' 72 + 6 96 Rcsida==s B to 18.0 R 66 It 18.0 R - - 72 ! 6 97 Ras'a :=a 3 to 23.0 R 64 It 23.0 R - - • 71 7 98 Resides=s a IT 23.0 A 64 ^ Z3.0 R - - • 71 + 7 99 Reside==e B It 23.0 L 64 It 73.0 L - - • 71 ? 7 y NCB: Distar.=es are f--= center of the e.-.isti%g or p==posed roadways. -L-es Pr===sed rsadway's noise le.•el rntri5uticn- r All noise levels are hourly A-weig»:ed noise levels. -Y-•> Noise level from other c-s._ _irq raad:+a:'s. Category E noise levels shown as er.:erier/interior (58/40). • 's ;:affic noise impact (per 23 CSA Part 772). A2-7 2a=1e N:.1 4/6 Leq NOISE E 2 C.TLS SR 1131 (C`e=:a:d Road) F.a NC 59 to SR 1233 (Yale Street) C•-e-=a== C==--7, State P-j• 1 8.264'1501, '^-2 fV-2304 A1t8_--ata Il sy-?-M- Wide: - (recommended alternative) A`•°.'T NE..-?' NCI= II'iceIMAPM^ BG W&I NCIM Pa C= RCA.,' S AX NMI= NOI=- D 1 LnaJ = 0=-, ice NW%M DIS"-,=C (:) Laves. Macl D=-+ = (?) -Y- t i S3 1141 !r-» SR 1136 (W-- as S=19--) L SR 1239 (C_-t'd) 1C0 Raside-oa B SR 1141 23.0 R 64 SR 1131 21.0 R - - • 71 + 7 101 Ras dL--s H " 13.0 B 64 " 21.0 R. - - • % + 7 302 a'=-ass C " 80.0 L S3 " 80.0 L - - 60 + 7 iC3 Rasid=ca H " 23.0 R 64 " 221.0 R - - • 71 + 7 1C: Reside-es b " I5.0 .. E3 " 2:.0 L - - • 70 + 7 1C5 Rss: erte E " 21.0 R 63 21.0 R - - 71 + 7 1C5 21.0 R 63 " Z1.0 R - - 71 + 7 1C7 Res. e:=: B •• 3:.0 L E2 '• 11.0 - - • 63 + 6 ice es _eac_ b " 22 .0 R 64 " 23... R - - 7_ + 7 1{_ : es.-_.c_ B •• Z3.0 R 23.0 R - - 7. + 7 L'0 Resid==e B 31.0 L 60 " 41.0 L - - ez + 6 111 Ps'1-852 C " 71.0 L 54 " 73.0 L - - E: + 7 1_2 Ras'-.'.a:ea B " 225.0 L 63 " 25.0 L - - ' 70 + 7 113 Resale==s B " 23.0 R 64 " 23.0 R - - ' 71 + 114 Res`-.ie»ca B 21.0 R ES " 21.0 R - - 71 + 6 1.5 inside-c- B 23.0 R 64 21.0 R - - 71 + 7 1:5 -ssss•de~_a B 21.0 R 64 23.0 R - - 71 + 7 117 Res-- a=2 H " 23.0 L 64 ^ 23.0 L - - ' 71 + 7 118 Resider.= H •• 85:0 R S3 " a5.0 R - - 55 + 6 1.9 Res'„s:-s 8 ° 21.0 L as " 2:.0 L - - 71 + 6 120 3= -ass C " 21.0 L 65 " 21.7 L - - % + 6 121 2e3:da =s B 23.0 R 64 " 23.0 R - - 71 + 7 122 Res decoe H " 23.0 R 64 " 23.0 R - - • 71 + 7 123 Reside_-za B 21.0 R ES 21.0 R - - 71 + 6 123 Bsiaess B " 25.0 L 63 " 25.0 L - - • 70 + 7 125 Res' eaca H 21.0 L 64 ° 23.0 L - - * 71 + 7 S3 1141 :=-a SR 1249 to SR 2520 125 E•siness C SR 1141 31.0 L 52 SR 1141 31.0 L - - 6a + 6 127 Business C " S1.0 R 58 ^ S2.0 R - - 63 • 5 128 Esiaess C ° 41.0 R 6o " 41.0 R - - 65 + 5 129 Residence a '• 25.0 L 63 " 25.0 L - - ' as + 6 130 Business C " 23.0 L 64 " 22.0 L - - 70 + 6 NC": Distances are L-a center Of =0 esis:'1-q er F===-5ed roadwa;m. -L--)- P: •Fcsed roadway's coo a level ?-=on. All noise levels are hourly A-we#hted noise levels. -Y-•> Noisa level f--= other C:-_it:ut'-:.q rradaays. Ca=ego-[ E noise levels shown as e.•tterior/i-tericr (:8/48). a -s :ra::ic noise impact (per 23 CS Part 772). A2-S .able N4.1 5/6 Leq =.N NCISn r_'cS7RZ3 SR 1141 (C•_erla=d Road) F== NC 59 to SR 1_ 23 (Yale Street) c=`er'r-3 C =-ty, S:a:a Przj. ! 9.2:_: 5]* 2=? BU-2204 A:te_--ate 11 s=a_:cal widam'=g (re commended alternative) =_zW.. No= P9.C:Ce-J1. RCs_MW P:=ICS NC:-':T Z;,?° Imo. D 0 LA:D DS Ca ?: NPSA%' DTSi:iCS (?) L?•? =M Dz=== -Y- SR 11:1 !r== _CR 1249 to Sit 2920 (C =t'd) 1-11 Res. a=za 3 SR 12:1 10.0 R E9 -IM 11:1 10.0 R - - - 73 + 4 132 Ras :a==e H IS 41.0 L 60 " 41.0 L - - E5 + 5 123 Residence B " 31.0 L 62 31.0 L - - . E: + 6 12. Rs___==_ B •' 25.0 L E3 25.0 L - - • E9 + 6 1-15 Re-___.=_ B '• 23.0 L 64 " 22.0 L - - - 7: + 6 1_5 Res:__..=_ B " 4.0 P 59 " :4.0 .. - - =_ + 6 127 C " 15.0 R 67 " 15.0 R - - 71 + 5 1_•8 B c " Z:.0 L 54 23.0 L - - 7u E 139 - as :_.=_ B " 4_.0 F. . E7 4_.C R 5 140 Rs____.=_ 3 " 22.0 L 6: " Z3.C L - - 70 ? E 1:1 B_°-ass c " 52.0 R 53 •' 52.0 R - - E3 + 5 142 E,' sss c " 2E.0 L E3 2:.0 L - - E_ + 6 1:3 Res_d2==2 3 " 35.0 i. E1 " _-.0 P. - - • E: ? 6 14: Resida-.=a B " 2°.0 R E3 28.0 R - - E: + 6 145 ?.asi s-.=s E " 23.0 R E3 " 23.0 P. - - • Ei + 6 1:5 Res-e==2 B 31.0 L 62 31.0 L - - E3 + 6 1:7 Res !a==s 3 " 25.0 L E3 " Z5.0 L - - _: ? 6 1:3 Ras!!z==a H " 21.0 L E5 " 21.0 L - - • 71 + 6 1:9 E_= _ss C " 52.0 L 53 " 52.0 L - - E3 + 5 150 E -=sss C " ._.0 L E3 " 25.0 L - - E9 + 6 SR 1141 .__= 2920 to SR 1233 1_11 Es_ sss C SR 1141 39.0 R 55 MR 11:1 39.3 R - - E5 + 9 152 Esss c It 34.0 L 53 34.0 L - - E3 + 8 1-13 Reside==s H 31.0 R 58 31.0 R - - • E: + 8 154 Rasidar.=a B it 28.0 R 59 " 2L.0 R - - • E7 + 8 155 Hrs=.ess C It 21.0 R 61 " 21.0 R - - E3 ? 8 ass C " 25.0 R 59 25.0 R - - E3 + 9 157 Res er=e B " 23.0 R 60 " 23.0 R - - • E"s + 9 158 Res ::==e B " 34.0 L S8 " 34.0 L - - • Ea + 8 159 Resider=11 B " 26.0 L 59 " 26.0 L - - • E3 + 9 150 Easi=ess C " 49.0 R 54 " 49.0 R - - E2 + 8 151 Bas_ e2 3 C " 18.0 L 62 " 18.0 L - - 70 + 8 • NC- : Distances are f--= center of the er:s:-.-q or ;===sed =always. ---_> P-===sed roadways noise level e:-_-`sit=ca- ?11 anise levels are hotx=ly A-wei#med r=ise levels. -:--> Noise level !r'9 ot`.er c== _ _:-; adways. Cate;cr'y _ acise levels sh=orn as ettericr/jn:a__=r (58/:e). •> .ra=ke noise `-Pa=t (Per Z3 C3 ?art 772). a2 Tatle N4.1 6i6 Leq Zia:::C NC:S= ELCSjnS SS 1141 R=d) Fr= NC 59 to Sa 121-3 ('Yale S:=--t) C'.1-er/a:d Cz=--7, S=ta Proj- 6 :_3 fU-2304 A:te-rata fl sl.e.i.1 wldea_'.-.q (recommended alternative) L== F_F.REST NO:» R=C'".-a L`t:w=3'?"=CS FF???eT ACLw?_. F.7-i? P'?02C5? AOi+DS.7+Y P??IC? FO:? L-::?'a Lsv?, D ! LS?- a r.3Y Mwz DL=4..? DIS..1.`iC =10.30= Si. ii. 4l fro: sR 2920 to SR 2233 (C=='d) 152 Basi=ns C SR 1141 67.0 L 52 =i 1141 67.0 L - - E3 + 8 153 E_ i--2ss C 10.0 R 64, ^ 10.0 R - - ' 7Z + 8 164 Res= esce B to 31.0 L 53 " 31.0 L - - ' ES + 8 163 Res :acs B " 31.0 n 53 •• 31.0 R - - • E: + 8 156 B'=' =ss C " 2E.3 L 59 •' 25.0 L - - Eg + 9 le7 Res.!?-c3 H 25.3 3 SE 39.0 3 - - E% + 9 16a as C " 57.0 R 5. " 5-.0 R - - c_ e i53 3=4--sss C " 23.3 R 60 " 23.3 + 9 170 R,e_-_2_2 B 15.0 L E3 is.0 171 Res-_ »c- P ° 2E.0 L 5. " 25.0 - - - 6- + 9 172 Res :atee P 49.0 : 54 " 49.0 R - - EZ + 8 173 R.esids-ce B " 22.0 L 61 " 21.0 L - - • E3 + 8 174 P.es-__.ca B " 26.0 L 5? ^ 2E.0 L - - E? ? 9 175 Resid=e B " 3E.0 L 57 3E.0 L 176 E_s=-sss C " 23.3 L 60 " 23.0 L - - E: • 9 177 E C " 31.0 L 58 " 31.0 L - - E_ + 8 178 Res_ s-=a B " EZ.0 L 52 62.0 L 179, Rass-aa i B " 23.0 R E5 " 23.0 R - - E3 + 9 180 Res :a-cs H " 23.0 R EO 23.0 R - - E= + lei Res::=-=s B " 31.0 L 53 31.0 L 182 P.sa .s-ce 3 2E.0 P. 59 25.0 R - - E3 + 9 183 Res: s-ce B " 29.0 L 59 " 28.0 L - - ' E7 + 8 184 P,es:dl:=a B " 35.0 R 57 " 35.0 R - - E% + 8 185 Res: e-ce B " 35.0 L 57 " 36.0 L - - 65 + 8 186 E_s_.ess C " 39.0 R 56 " 39.0 R - - E% * 9 187 Reside=s B '• 25.0 R 59 " 25.0 R - - 6= + 9 188 Res ide==a B ^ 22.0 L 60 " 2:.0 L - - E3 + 9 189 Res::e-oe H ^ 23.0 L 60 ^ 23.0 L - - 65 + 9 190 Res'11e-ce B " 21.0 L 61 " 11.0 L - - E9 + 8 191 Rex A==* 28.0 A 59 It 28.0 A - - • E7 + 8 192 E_r ess C " 23.0 A 60 It 23.0 A - - Ei + 9 193 E_s:-ess C It 23.0 R 60 '• 23.0 A - - E9 + 9 194 Bs_^ess C it 25.0 R 59 ^ 26.0 A - - Ea + 9 N=-: D1s--a-=2s are f--= center of t::e c»st::.g er g=;=sed =ad::ays- -L-=> P_t:osed roadway's noise level c-t_= c==nn. 7,11 noise levels are hourly R-we#hte: noise levels. -y-•> Noise level f:,= ot.:er c=a_•-.`nt:.ig roadways- Cate;=r! E noise levels shown as ecerior/i-ter:cr (58/48). no'-se tn:act (per 23 C-3 Pa=t 772). A2-10 Tatle N3.2 Leg =,Ar --C NO:S-n EXPOSJR=S SR 11:1 (C-aid R=d) Fz--a NC 59 to SS 1233 (Yale S_eet) CL*.-1e=laid C_==1, State °=-4. ! 8.2451501, T:? BU-2303 A1 :e-ate !2 Norchside Widening =_^ NEn?S^^ 1=--A WCAFiZION P MMISS' RCz-.-.WM NCISE P?=ICS NOISE Lr.= ED ! M-,Di M C.=-4-V NA14-V DZS-.S` (:) L-vZ- Ma DIS-%qC (=) -L- 1/6 NOISE Ls? ma-mm SR 1:41 :--= NC 59 to SR 1136 (Wi-_a:e Street) 1 83_ees C SR 1141 36.0 R 5a SR 1:41 38.0 R - - 6E + 8 2 Residence B " 1:.0 L 64 " 14.0 L - - • 73 + 9 3 Residence B " 8.0 L Ea " 6.0 L - - • 73 + 7 4 E_S=ezs C " 10.0 L E3 " 8.0 L - - . i3 + 7 5 E_s_.as3 C " 21.0 R E 23.0 R - - + e 6 2-.:s ass C _..0 R 3°_.0 R 7 Lis=.ezs C " 31.0 L 55 23.0 L 8 E_siness C " 4:.0 L 5i ^ :2.0 - - - __ * + 10 9 Re_-'-..=- B " E2.0 R 53 " 6:.0 R - - E3 + 4 10 Res id 2=2 E " E2.0 R 52 " 65.0 + 4 it Esi=ezs C - •' 31.7 R 5: " 32.0 n - - E3 + 9 12 3=s-.-.ass C " 7.5.0 L E1 " 25.0 L - - 73 + 9 13 Resde= E 47.0 R 55 " 51.0 R - - 6. + a 14 Rezid_ e B " 114.0 R 47 " 119.0 R - - __ + 8 15 Resi=a.- e B 2E.0 R 6: 30.0 R - - E1 + 7 15 Resi:a=cs B 47.0 R 56 " 51.0 R - - ES + 8 17 Fees ea=e 1 B " 45.0 R 56 " 48.0 R - - E. + e SR 1141 1'16 (W:.-;z :a S_ae:) ,: S 12.9 18 P.es_da-.ce B S3 1141 30.0 R 62 S.= 11:1 34.0 R + 6 19 E_s_ ess C '• 23.0 R 64 ^ 27.0 R - - e. + 5 20 Res: -.tee B '• 31.0 L 62 " 27.0 L - - • E Z + 7 21 Res-dente B " 36.0 R 61 " 40.0 R - - • E. + S 22 Residence B " BC.0 R 53 " 84.0 R - - S. + 6 23 Residence B " 21.0 R 6% " 25.0 R - - • 70 + 5 24 Residence B " 29.0 L 63 " 24.0 L - - • 70 + 7 25 Residence 8 It 25.0 L 63 If 22.0 L - - It ,1 + 8 26 Residence, B of 21.0 R 65 It 25.0 R - - • 77 + S 27 P.esiden=e B It 31.0 L 62 It 27.0 L - - 69 + 7 28 B34=ess C " 21.0 R 65 " 25.0 R - - 70 + S 29 Residence B 31.0 L 62 " 27.0 L - - • Ei + 7 30 Residence B 52.0 R 57 " 56.0 R - - E3 + 6 31 Residence B It 31.0 L 52 it 27.0 L - - 69 + 7 • NC-" : Distances are !r= center of t»e exist -; c= prc:csed roadwa ys. -L- ¦> P===csed roadway's nc-'se le:•el cc=.t:ihu-»on- All noise levels are hourly A-wei#.ed noise levels . -:- _? Noise level Lrca ot=ter e3_?uti.:q roadways. Cate;cry E noise levels show n as e:_e= .r/i to=:cr (5a/:8). -> T=at:--c noise S.mpact (;e= 23 C:R Part 772). A2-11 2/6 Table N4.2 Leq 'lR;X-TC LAOIS: EC?CSL15 SR 1131 (C•`a:la=d Road) From Sc 59 U SR 1233 (Yale Street) Cb?,,_? C =1. StiP=aj• f 8.24-2-601, T--2 tV-2304 g te_-aate 12 NorEbside Widening -•T NO'= N025= P=i»R.SD AC•17wnY PF?IC NOZ? L1^ 7mm ) ZNCF?= DZS'-.ANC (- M D ! L.L:D e' C-u...RY -------------- a-e St-set) to 2264 (Caat'd) 1'r6 (Wla - 5- SR U41 l- s v 62 SR 1141 27.0 L - _ • E3 + 7 32 R=s'»?=s 8 SR 1141 31.0 L •. 71.0 A - - 61 ? 6 33 Resid=e B 67.0 R 53 ^ 27.0 L - . E9 - + 7 34 Res "a=ca B 31.0 L 6Z " - CC.O R _ Eo + = 35 E.ess c ^ 36.0 A 61 ^ 27.0 L ? 7 35 Res_ds=ca H ^ 31.0 T. fi= 30.0 E3 + 6 37 Ets.a-, s c •• 2=_.0 A E- „ 30.0 A - - E? + 6 38 B• r.ess c •• 2=.0 R E3 .. - .0 L 35 _ 6- + 7 a 1. 3°_.0 L 60 ° •. 7:.0 R 63 + 5 40 Res.cs'_s B •• 7C.0 F. 5 - .. - - 20.0 - 72 + 6 41 E• s= sss C 15.0 R as ^ - 0 i. 22 - • 71 ? 5 42 Resid =cs 8 •• - 19.0 R as •• . - 14.0 L _ 73 + 8 43 E=a_sss c ^ 19.0 L 65 " - 25.0 R - i0 • 3 C •• 21.0 R E3 - 27.0 L _ E3 + 7 GS -css? ? s 8 •' 31.0 L 62 •• - 27.0 L Ei - ? 7 as Ras!-, =a 8 •• 31.0 L 62 ^ 23.0 L - - 70 . 7 47 Resides=ca 8 ^ 29.0 L 63 It _ 22.0 - • 71 + S 48 E? -.sss C " 19.0 R 66 ^ - 37.0 L - E7 + 7 49 B••Z='sss c .. 4..0 L 60 „ 0 T. - 22. - 71 + 8 50 Aes. a=ces B •• 25.0 L E3 " 25.0 R 70 + 5 51 Reside=ca B •• 21.0 R E3 ^ - 22.0 L _ 71 + 8 52 Resid=es B It 2E.0 L 63 ^ 43.0 R E: + 5 •• 44.0 R S9 " 27.0 R ` C •• 23.0 R 64 E3 + ess 54 Hcs 64 ^ - 27.0 R _ 55 3-ass c It 23.0 A O 0.0 L E3 + 0 8 56 E-s,--s c ^ 34.0 L 61 L 73 + 8 57 Res= arcs B ^ I1.0 L 63 ^ ^ 17.0 0 R 40 E5 ? 5 58 8.3i•.sss c ^ 35.0 A 61 If . _ 17.0 L _ • 73 + 8 59 Res`4-ecca B ^ 22.4 L 65 IS _ 14.0 L - , 74 ? 6 60 Res.d?ca 8 .. 16.0 L 66 ^ 30.0 A - - E3 + 6 61 P.es= secs ' B If 26.0 R 63 ^ - 27.0 A _ . 63 + S ? 62 Res-acs H ,• 23.0 A 64 It _ 22.0 L _ 71 ? t '• 25.0 L 63 ^ 19.0 L 64 Aesic'e:ca B It 23.0 L 64 It _ 27.0 L _ • 63 ? 7 63 Aaside=ca B 31.0 L 62 jca. N=- DiS =!S are L_-o Center of tSe a%1V4.-g a: pro.csed roadways. -L-•a Pr°csed roadways noise level e~t==5u» _ •s Noise level !r= ot.'se: c=c=•-a' ct??g roadways. ?.1 arise levees are hec:_ly A-weighted ce'_ae levels. - ., e, 2] C Part 77:) nc:se iaract (-r Cate;-r•[ =noise levels s`.can as er_er=crllatericr (58/:S). w A2-12 Table N:.2 3/6 Leq MAF.IC NCIS= MCMMS SR 1131 (C•=erla nd Road) F=a NC 59 L^ SR 1233 (Yale S=ect) C•.?erl-_a C_:=--j, State Proj. I 8.2:4?Jl , =s fU-2304 Alta-:.ata f2 Norlh side Wldeni.-.q A=2.T 5T NCI Rr?TR L?tCa*1i_ON Nang SST FZ=.nY NOISE P'-•C3 e-M R=10-V P==ICS NCI5z L• : S L?.m ID / L:,.`m U3c C?:+R7 NAi'3 D=-I=- ( a) L=I;m H:ti%c DIS"?i:G (3) -- _Y- Y_"-1 I::CMALSE - l:: :rte 33 1'=6 (W-'-;ate S=sat) z 1249 (CZ='d) 66 Ass': e_=e 8 SR 1141 31.0 L 62 MER 1141 27.0 L - - E9 + 7 67 Res•:_ce 8 " 29.0 A 63 " 32.0 R - - E3 + 5 68 Resid==s 8 " 21.0 R ES " 25.0 R - - 70 + 5 69 P.esida:cs 8 " 25.0 L 63 22.0 L - - • 71 + 8 70 Ru••an=s 8 " 5=.0 R 57 " 5=.: R - - 6: + 6 71 B*_.ess c 22.0 L 63 2:.0 L - - 70 + 7 72 Resi_r.=- B 25.0 1 E3 " 2:.. L - - • 71 + e 73 Rest-:..:- B 21.0 L E: 17.0 L - - - 73 • 8 74 Resite-=- B " 12.0 L, 67 9.3 L - - . + 7 75 F.e--_ z=- B •• 47.3 L 53 43.0 1 - - • 65 + e 76 =_-.ess c - " 47.0 L 53 " 42.0 L - - E5 + 8 77 esi m =e 8 " 47.0 L Sa " 42.0 L - - • ES + 8 78 Rasedar:a B ° 44.0 L 59 " 41.7 L - - • E5 + 7 79 -res-_w.=- B " 21.0 L 64 " 1?.0 L - - • 72 + a e0 Re _ _ :s B " 12.0 L 65 •• 14.3 L - - • 74 + 8 61 Resi=_:== B " 1:.0 L E8 1:.0 L - - - 74 + 8 82 8=si=ass i c " 21.0 L E3 17,.0 L - - - 73 + 8 83 83'rrss C '• 26.7 R E3 " 30.0 R - - E-s + 6 84 Res= s =s 8 3L0 L E2 •• 27.0 L - - • 63 + 7 85 F.esi=_ e a " 29.0 L 6J " 11.0 L - - • 67 + 7 86 Res==s H " 33.0 L 60 •' 3-.0 L - - • 67 + 7 87 Res• s:=s B " 41.0 L 6J " 37.0 L - - 67 + 7 88 B_ -ess c •' S'.0 L 5T " 49.0 L - - E. + 8 89 B_s_ ess c " 52.0 R 57 56.0 A - - 63 + 6 90 Res:=a==2 B " 31.0 L 62 to 27.0 L - - • 69 + 7 91 Ras. a==9 B of 16.0 L 66 to 12.0 T. - - • 74 + 8 92 P•ss_ *-.-.=s 8 It 22.0 L 64 to 1?.7 L - - • 72 + 8 93 B_s_ szs c " 47.0 L 58 " 42.0 L - - ES + a 94 Residsncs 8 to 22.0 R 64 to 27.0 R - - • 69 + 5 95 Rasid=ca 8. If 18.0 L 66 of 14.0 L - - • 74 + 8 96 Res. 8 to 19.0 R 60 ^ 22.0 A - - • 71 '+ 5 97 Resien=s H of 22.0 R 64 " 27.0 R - - • 69 + 5 98 Resider=s 8 " 23.0 A 64 " 27.0 A - - • 69 + 5 " 99 Residence B of 23.0 L 64 If 19.0 L - - • 72 + a NO= : Disz==es a=e f_c center of t:ie ex_sL: ; or p=;=sed roadways. ---,a Pr=-=sed roadway's ncise level a=a_. _ic - All n=ise levels are hourly A-weig.`.: ed ncise level s. -:--s Neise level frees ct.Yer c=n_= ut_.q ^zdwa% Ca:e;_:! E noise levels shcvn as es: eri:r/=i:erlor (:8/:9). •s :ra::lc ncise -pact (per 23 C7.R Par= 77:11- A 2-'-3 4/6 Tale N4.2 Leq 'ry,?'SIC NC15E E:L°C5??-5 Sd else (C•-`ex! aa Road) F-= NC 59 t0 SR 1233 (Yale S_es-) =.hC,a_a C= =t- State P7j• 1 8.2.41_501. T- 1u-2304 C Alte_-mate i2 North21dd Widcnr4 ?+ Re=- • ' 7r.?I?T -C. *--:ON 2rte122VI RCiGmuar NO2? FSLPnq-- RCn Irm P?mlc NCI» Ls:-S L 73. 39 / L:•::7 °' G=r:•I? NAM D-r -•"G (II) LZ-4 -M rr.!C- DIX-2aC (:) ------------- - ---------- 3E (WimCa-a S_sst) to 1-1 1249 (C..-t'd) SR L* _ 0 A 64 S U41 27.0 R - E3 + S 100 Res_descs a 41 23. SA 11 •? _ 27.0 R - + E3 + 5 101 F.eeidemce a IS 23.0 R 64 n 0 L 7E E7 + 7 202 E3_.ess C 80.0 L •• 53 .. . 25.0 A - 70 - + 6 1C3 Rss'- _cs B •• 23-0 R 64 If 22.0 L - - 7' + 6 104 Asst'-=cs B ? 25.0 L E3 _ 27.0 F. :- - + 5 105 'rss= = ce B ' 23.7 R 6: _ 27.0 'r. - E9 + 5 106 P.ss: scc_ B '• 23.0 A 64 " _ 27.0 l _ • ES + 7 107 Ras:cs=cs B •' 31.0 L , E2 " 0 S 27 5 108 Res-. amca B •• 23.7 R E: . . - 27.0 R - • ?; + 5 109 Res-. eccs •• 23.0 R 6: " 37.0 L E7 • 7 110 Ass'. ecce B 4I.0 L 60 " 69.0 L • 7 111 E='?.GS3 C a 73.0 1 5: " 22.0 L , + 8 1.2 usidacc3 B •• 25.0 l E3 - 0 R 27 - • -- + 5 113 Res. e:c- H •' 23.0 R 6: " . 25.0 A 70 + S 1.4 P.e: -1 B •• 21.0 R ES " 0 A 27 E Z + 5 115 Res_ 2=2 n 23.0 n ES " . 27.0 R E- + 5 i 1.S Residacca B 23.0 R •' 64 " - _ 19.0 L '• 112 _ • + 6 117 Ras_ arcs B 23.0 L •, 64 _ .0 R 8 _ c3 + 5 lie Ase: secs ?• 85.0 R 53 9 17.0 L + 8 119 Res: s=ee B 21.0 L •• E5 _ 17.0 L 73 _ • 8 + 120 E_sr ass C • A L VIA ES " 27.0 R 121 Ras': a:cs B ? 23.0 A 62 " 27.0 R E9 + 5 122 Reside== B 23.0 A •? 64 If 0 R 2 5 70 + 5 123 P.es': _ s B of Z..O A E5 It . ZZ.O L 71 + 8 iZ4 E-s-`: ass B •• 25.0 L E3 If 72 + 8 125 Res'=am-e H n 23.0 L 64 - SR 1141 f_-= SR 1 249 to SA 2520 _ E3 + 7 ' C SA 1141 31.0 L 62 Sa 1141 27-0 L = 62 + 4 ?sss 325 B:s „ 56.0 A - 127 Business C " 52.0 A 58 " 45.0 A _ _ 64 + 4 126 E_s:aess C n 41.0 R 60 If - ZZ.O L _ • 71 + B eue.cs 129 Resid H If 25.0 L 63 - 19.0 L _ 71 • 7 1-10 E•:s'-=mss C 23.0 L 64 -L-3. . NC.: Diszw.ces are fray canter of the e-=s%4-,9 ez F=ocased roadways-L-3. P'. tovel eoadx fraya 'a Heise Ir-el =z cos=' _ -.-.a Ne_se le o?ter cc»==5ut=.:g =oadwa:'s. F.ll arise levels a_a hourly A-vei;-r1 ec:se levels. ..s -a:'ic nee 1: Fact (Fer 21 CaR Pa=t 7;Z). ccy E noise levels sheen as ewe icrl:'•tacier (58/:8). Catey T- - A2-14 Table N:.2 5;6 Leq ??.te s IC NCIS- V?CSrS SR 1141 (Cu=berlaad Road) F.a NC 59 to SR 1213 (_ale Street) C•.:rberland Ccaty, State P--=j. / 8.24315 01, ° IU-2303 Alte_-ate i2 NCrthsids Widening P_•"9=? WOMT NCI== Rz-=-R L'r-,C M*=CY 1Me1R.ES: Fu^.?9 =Z=- P?^-?C= PLMV %-* P.--=-Z= NCI=- L ms LMV M. m LMD US= C="^? KME DZS .:C M L:v`? 1w C DISUz=- (II) -L- -P- cA 1141 f_- SR 123 9 to SR 2920 (C=t'd) 1_•1 Residence B SR 1141 10.0 R 69 = 1141 14.0 R - - 73 + 4 132 Ras: e.:cs B ^ 41.0 L 60 If 37.0 L - - to E5 + 6 2-13 Res-, ,==a B " 31.0 L E2 " 27.0 L - - to 6- + 7 134 Res': a :ca a '• 25.0 L 63 •' 22.0 L - - ' 71 + 8 1-15 Residacc9 B to 21.0 L 64 to 19.0 L - - %: + 7 136 Rasa:: :_ B " 44.0 R 59 " 49.0 R - - E: + 5 127 =___s C " 15.0 R E' " 2..0 R - - 7: + 4 =8 Sus a_.s C " 22.0 L 64 It 19.0 L 7 119 Res :e'.:= B '• 41.0 R E: 45.7 n - - -- + < 140 .._= etc_ B " 21.0 L 6: " 19.0 L - - • %'- + 7 141 Bs.ass C " 52.0 n 53 55.0 R - - E: + G 142 Bs:.ess c to 25.0 L E3 to 22.0 L - - . 71 + 8 143 Ras`dencs B " 36.0 R 61 to 40.0 R - - • E= + `- 14: Reside==s B " 29.0 R E3 32.0 R - - • E7 + 4 145 Res. ecca P to 28.0 R E3 " 32.0 R - - • E: + 4 146 Rasidarre B •• 62.7 L 55 " 53.0 L - - E. + 6 147 Reside-:e B " 2=.0 L E3 " 22.0 L - - 7, + 8 1:3 '__idea:e B ^ 21.0 L E5 " 17.0 L - - 72 + 7 1:9 si-.ess C " 52.0 L 53 " 48.0 L - - 64 + 6 C of 25.0 L E3 ^ 22.0 L - - or 71 + 8 SR 1141 -31 2920 to SR 1213 1_`1 Bus=^._s C SR 1141 39.0 R 55 S: 1141 43.0 R - - 6S + 8 152 Business C '• 34.0 L 5a " 30.0 L - - E7 + 9 153 Reslde::a B ^ 31.0 R 58 " 35.0 R - - 5: + 8 L°4 Resid_cs a ^ 28.0 R 59 " 32.0 R - - =3 + 7 155 B•siaass C ^ 21.0 R 61 ° 35.0 R - - E3 + 5 1_3 3...ess C 25.0 A 9 22.0 A 69 + 10 157 Residence 8 of 23.0 R 60 " 24.0 R - - • E9 + 9 L`a Reside==z a " 34.0 L 58 30.0 L - - 67 + 9 L9 Residence a ^ 25.0 L 59 ^ 22.0 L - - E3 • + 10 150 Business C ^ 49.0 R 54 " 53.0 R - - 62 + 8 151 Business C ^ 18.0 L 62 .. 14.0 L - - • 72 * + 10 • NC--:.: Dis.a»:_s are !-a center of the . St::; or F7gcsed r--aduays. -L -¦> P==-cset r:adway's no:sa lave! cc-_ibutica. All ncise levels are hourly A-waiihted nc'_se levels. -Y -¦> Noise level free other c-»--:ut_.q roadways. Cate;cri E noise levels shcs+n as exter:c:/L^:er-cr (5a/48). » .:af:ic raise „pact (;er :3 C.R part 772). A?-15 .able N:•Z Leq T? 1Z ,C =:ST- ,-__CS : zS SR 1141 (C•`erla:.d Road) F--= NC 59 b Si 1233 (tale 5.eet) :J-Z303 C:r`erla:d Coez_i, State Proj• 1 8.24.1-401, T--. ;a:.ate C2 Noithside Wlde-=.'9 J?.C- t1' N_%F=- "- ,, 3 yYe,•s.,»-?^? ttj+?Z.4T RCL.nY NOMM P? C? R-+17?'%+= _ p c,==AY Na"x Dism..? (=) L??•. - ID i Lum .,j `-1 2920 to SR 1233 t' d) (C= G SR 1141 67.0 L 52 rR 1141 63.0 L 162 5=s_asa of 14.0 R 163 Sts_.ess C " 20.0 R 64 of 27.0 L .164 U-2111-.=a B •• 31.0 L Sa .. 35.0 A IS-3 Ras'. ar.=a H 31.0 A 53 •' 22.0 L e- a -ass G 25.0 L .? to 43.0 R 157 Res ida=.- E P. 0 R E1 c .. 5i.0 A 53 . Ise B"_ass ' 23.0 R E] 27.0 R _ IES =s_.---s C 0 L 12 " lE.C L E3 . B 170 gas: s==a " 22.0 L 172 r-.°== e==• 3 •• 25.0 L 53 •51.0 a iiZ Ass. a==s B - ^ c5.o R 5: " 17.0 L 173 P.as.da=•- B It 21.0 L El B Z5.0 L 9 5 •ZZ.0 L 174 RI-Sid-2=2 0 L 32 175 Resid ==a B It 35.0 L 51 . 0 L 27 " 17,6 E=-1-023 esa G It 23.0 L E3 . " 27.0 L 177 Bs`=.ass c to 31.0 L 53 0 L 27 178 Rss.da==a B •• 31.0 L 53 . H _ E] to 27.0 R 173 Reside==a 27.0 R 180 F.ss:.=s 8 to 22.0 R EO B .0 L 3_ 53 27.0 L lei Resale==a tt 30.0 R 182 Res_da==a B ?? 25.0 B 53 B to Z• •.0 L 59 0 24.0 L 183 P.ss_duzza 0 R " 4: 184 Res= a==a B of 3..0 R 57 . - B ' ' E.0 L 57 of 32.0 L . a= 185 Res to 43 0 R 186 Esi= eaa G it 3?.0 R 55 . 187 Reside=ca B •• 2E.0 R 53 " 3C.0 A 188 Res'•'c=a 8 to 23.0 L 60 to 13.0 L 189 Aeaidc.=s H to 's+ •.0 L 60 of 1 9.0 L =ca H 190 Asaide It 21.0 L 61 to 17.0 L H 191 Aesidew-s N 23.0 R 54 to 32.0 R i c " 23.0 R 60 ^ 27.0 A 142 H=s:.ssa to 27.0 R 193 Es'-'.ess c to 23.0 R 60 of 25.0 R 59 to 30.0 R C 194 B=siaess P??IC"_] NC2= I??3 6/6 NO:= Lam ZNC,SE _ _ • 72 + 8 _ . E3 * + 10 is ? 8 • _ E: + 8 E] ? 7 E_ + e 72 + e a; •+10 _ _ E2 + 8 • + 10 E9 •+ le _ E5 e E5 • 8 E3 • 10 E3 + 10 e3 + 8 _ _ • E3 ? 8 _ e3 to ? 10 . _ . E7 + 8 _ _; •'?10 G. + 7 + 4 E: + 8 E7 + 8 .;] .?10 70 • + 10 • 71 to + 10 E3 + 7 _ _ 68 :? 8 63 + 8 _ 67 + 6 RC_: D_s-.=as t=e L-? ea=ter of t»e erst_=q or gr=?=sed r=aduays. -L-•> Pr=g=sed zcaduay'a otW=ise level c=a== utiea. •er C=='= =ti. roadways. •:•?> 7111 aciae lsve_a are hourly a-weicite3 noise levels. Noise level frr? » .> TraS:iC =o.se J--;act (get 23 Cy3 Pa:• 772). Cate;..:] E aciae levels shown as e..erior!°.=terser (:8/48). A t A2-17 Table N4.1 1/6 LeG T?:1 iC NO= = CSUR=- SR 1141 (C•,r=nrland Road) Fray NC 59 to SR 1233 (Yale s _eet) C'amberland Coun'.y, State P_oj• t 8 .2431501, T? iv-21-04 a.1te_rax t3 Southside widami :9 AZ-ST NOISE N=32=37 S=.= NC= Ps=--CSC RC,ADWc FRri? No= L=•=S Mm L:rC G=_=I ' L l= N:."'= D=_ CC (Z) ID ! _ G,=...=._+ L:+.:3 CS= --- me DIS .1NC N1? (?) f=ar NC 59 z S3 2136 (Wi=;a:s S=eem) SR, C 141 36.0 R S3 1 H S3 111 34.0 R - - E7 + 9 I Bes:=asa - " 0 L - 18 * 72 - + 8 2 Rasi_e.:ae 3 " 16.0 L 6: . - ' 72 + 7 3 Resids?=s 3 ^ 8.0 L ^ ES 0 L - 10. + 7 c ^ 10.0 L rr E5 12.0 L • 72 d P_i?.sss 0 R - 19 - ' 72 1: 5 B• _: ess C ^ 21.0 R E2 . - E7 + 9 6 B•_'-ess [ " 36.0 R •` 53 - 34.C R • 9 7 B?s• -:ss C " 31.0 L 55 33.0 L - - E5 -° 44.0 L _? •' 45.0 L - - E? * 9 E3 + - Resits=3 R 62.0 R " ' ' - 67.0 R . 9 10 •»rs res `• 62.0 R 53 " E0.0 A - " c - " 31.0 R 55 29.0 R - E3 " • + 10 11 B_s::sss - E3 + a 12 ._.=ess C ° 25.0 L ., El 2:.0 L - + 9 13 P_si=e.=_ 3 47.0 R 5 ^ = 43.0 R - - E: 5- = • 9 14 pas--d2=9 3 " 114.0 R 47 " 110.0 R - ,r P.es:tsaas = 25.0 R Ei 1- _ __ B rr 47.0 R 5c 43.0 R - E: " + ° '' 0 R " 44 !Z 42.0 R . S_ + 10 17 _aaan B Res: . SA 11 f_-w SR 1116 (Wi-gate S =set) _.. SA =t9 18 Res".=_o 3 SR 1141 30.0 R 62 SR 1111 25.0 R _ 7C e 19 P_ =: ass C ^ 23.0 R 6: " 19.0 R - - ' 72 + 8 20 Res_=ears 3 ^ 31.0 L " E2 35.0 L - E7 - ' + 5 21 P.es a :=s 3 " 36.0 R 61 32.0 R - - • E3 + 7 + 7 22 aaaa 3 Res:'_ ^ 60.0 R 53 ^ 76.0 R - - 63 23 _ Res:=a'=s 3 ^ 21.0 R E: ^ 17.0 R - _ " + 5 24 Rns_daaca 3 ^ 28.0 L 63 ^ 32.0 L - - • E3 25 Pas= s==e 3 ^ 25.0 L E3 ^ 30.0 L - - • E: + 6 25 Res_ «=e B ^ 21.0 R ^ E3 2!.0 R - " 7C + 5 27 Aes•= a_rs 3 .. 31.0 L ^ 62 27.0 L - - - E5 + 7 .5 + 28 B.-34ess c ^ 21.0 A E5 ^ 25.0 R _ 73 ' 5 + 29 Aes:.erca 3 .. 31.0 L ^ 62 35.0 L - - ' 67 + 8 ? 30 Res :fierce 8 52.0 A " " 57 48.0 A 65 " 5 31 Aes :e-ae 3 31.0 L 62 35.0 L • 67 _""csed --_adways. -L-•> P.--'ased -_=adaay's naise love! • ? center of the ec_s_i nq or are : P^' - DS - _a»===?uZ=ca. NC _ s3c_es B: ' -:-•> ise level from other •=adxays. Nc ]ill Heise levels -e haur_y A-weig..ted raise levels. =:s a r : e '--Pact (rer 2: G A Fa.t 772). er:e=_-r/1=._..a_ (59/:9) as vels spawn . l . __ . •> ra " r.. se Ca:e;crj e A2-17 Table N3.3 2/6 Leq =,77=2C NOISE B.VCSZWS SR 1141 (C?e=laad R--ad) F:= NC 59 to SR 1233 (Yale S tree:) Cr.^erla-d C.._ :y, Sate Prcj. 1 8.2441501. T. tU-2303 Al:e-:.a a 63 South side Wide:iag w-^ NE=ST LO=- J?CE3=.:.? ?C•t'??^"`? Ne-"REST RG+?w'a: 1C.'.'r P.gC.CS? RG1DhisY P:?IC'? NOLr L?v:?S LE•.u ID i LU:D D= Cw-: MKM DT3T3RG NC 59 to SR 1136 (WS.-;a:s S_ss:J Cz.-•d 32 Res_ds=s a SR 1141 31.0 L S V 1141 35.0 L - 67 - or - EI + 5 + 7 3 If 67.0 R 5: - to 63.0 R - 33 Fasids.?cs •' 35-0 L - - Ei + 5 34 P.ss_=sacs 3 If 31.0 L E_ - 6E + 7 35 B_siress c 35.0 a 61 It - 32.0 R - Ei . 5' It 0 L 31 6Z It - 35.0 L 36 Res-418=2 B . 8 ss 37 E_- ?.- C " 25.0 a E- .. 22.0 a _ 7. . 8 r. 25.0 a 6. 22.0 a - <3.0 L 55 + 6 39 ie_ ce E .. 290 ' 7 _ 6: - If 70.0 R == It 6S.O R GO Fias:.a-c3 0 _ • T: + g 15.0 a E5 " - 12.0 a - " 18.0 R E5 .. 14.0 R - 42 Res_a ce B 7 S + 43 B=311=123 C to 18.0 L 5o 22.0 T. . - 7. 8 • 43 E_s:'.ss c to 21.0 a E` - of - 17.0 R - - • E- . 5 45 F.esidsacs B rr 31•0 L 62 +r 35.0 L - _ 6 i + 5 rr 31.0 L 62 " -. 35.0 L 45 Res': sacs - 55 + S 47 Resi=sacs 3 It 2°_.0 L 0 L 2. - 3 ;? 8 49 E_si :ess c to 18.0 a 65 .r 1:.0 A - - - ES s 1` 41.0 L E3 It 45.0 L - 4 n 25.0 L E3 to 30.0 L - 50 P.92 • B n „ 21.0 R 5' of 17.0 - 51 Past 2.-=i - E: + 6 52 P.ss. •-'.cs 9 It 25.0 L 5- - 30.0 L - 63 - + 7 53 g_siasss c 0 44.0 R 59 '. 40.0 A - . TZ ? 8 54 B_si:ess c to 23.0 a 6. Is _ 19.0 R - 53 _'sss C of 23.0 R 63 to 19.0 R - - - 67 + 6 56 B"i ess c M 34.0 L El n 38.0 L - ;o s 57 Res= en_e 3 of 2_.0 L - 65 z5.o L • E3 - + T i-ess 8 B C If 35.0 R 61 of A - 33.0 S Ls 5 59 Res_de-ce 3 of 21.0 L c-_ - n 25.0 L - - TC - ;i + + S 60 Residsacs B It 18.0 T. Ea „ 22.0 L - - Ti ? 8 61 Residence B 25.0 R E3 22.0 R - - • T2 + 8 , 62 Ras4de-ce 3 to 23.0 R 64 .. 19.0 A - - ' E: 6 ? 63 Aes:dsncs a of 26.0 L E3 " 30.0 L - 6a ? S 64 Res: once B " 23.0 L 64 to 27.0 L - • 67 + S 65 Reside=s B of 31.0 L 62 35.0 L - c: csed rcad?ays. -;;-s? P=c=csed soadsay's noise ls'+e_ c=n--- NC'?: Dista-ces are -3 censer of the a »s:_ty -r=c= - - _cadways. 'se level-s. -Y--? Nc-se level L -m other ce-:. i. --••i All Heise levels are hourly A-weighted =i s> .ra::-°- noise t=ract (Per 23 CS: ?.-- 772). Cate;cc! E raise levels shown as (58/:e). • -- 0 A2-19 Tale N3.3 3/6 Leq 7. 2C NOISE ER''iMMS Si 1 141 (C. he=land eRzat) F_== NC 59 to SR 1233 (Yale Street) C =berlasd Ccun:a, State Pr=,. 1 8.234:501, 2:.3 M-:304 Alter.ats 13 SOtIt)ls_ds Widesisg VS =NT N PS NOIS= R= 3 12.aS :s?_CN N- ST ACti 7:.Y NC:?E PRC-OS= RCA 4AY P:.z:= NOIS= L=.=S ID i LANN Ua= C:I=Z..- %y M&C DIS.:u4C (II) Lava N? DI.?i.'[C (3) _tl_ Y_i.?G??! ZYCP r S: 11.1 fr o NC 59 to St 1_IS (Wingata Street) C==--'d 66 Residence a SR 1141 31.0 L EZ SR 1141 35.0 L - - • 67 + 5 67 Res:=&=s H " 28.0 R E3 " 24.0 R - - • 70 + 7 68 Residenca H 21.0 R E3 '• 17.0 R - - • 73 + 8 69 Rssidss=s B " 25.0 L E3 '• 3C.0 L - - E3 + 6 70 Residence a " 52.0 R 57 " 49.0 R - - E: + 8 71 B_s:=sss C ° 28.0 L E? " 32.0 L - - E: + 72 Res. s==z 3 2E.0 1 E3 " 30.0 1 - - • E: + E 73 Residence 2 " 21.0 L EE 2_.0 L - - • 7J + 5 74 Resit-.=a B " 13.0 L E7 " 17.0 L - - * 7: + 6 75 Aesi=s.-=s 3 " 47.0 L 53 " 5:.0 L - - E: + 6 76 E_si _•ss C 47.0 L 53 E:.C L - - C. + E 77 Res_=sr.=s B •' 47.0 L 53 '• 51.0 L - - E. + 6 78 Aesi ==s 3 " 43.0 L °-3 49.0 L - - E: + 6 79 Rezi=en=e B 23.0 L E. " 27.0 L - - E: + 5 60 P--si=en=s B " 18.0 L E5 '• 22.0 L - - • 71 + 5 81 Res:__=e 3 " 18.0 L E: " ZZ.0 L - - • 7: + 5 82 B_3::SS3 eC " 21.0 L E' " Z5.0 L - - 73 + 5 83 Business C to 26.0 R 63 •' 22.0 R - - • 7: + 8 84 Pti_:=st=_ B " 31.0 L E2 '• 35.0 L - - E7 + 5 85 Resi n=s H " 39.0 L E7 " 42.0 L - - EE + 6 85 Resi=ancs S " 39.0 L E7 43.0 L - - • E: + 6 87 Res. _==e B " 41.0 L 60 " 45.0 L - - E_ + 5 88 E'as-ess C ^ 52.0 L 57 ° 5E.0 L - - E3 + 6 89 E_si=-ess C " 52.0 R 57 " 55.0 R - - E: + 6 90 Res_das=e H " 31.0 L EZ 35.0 L - - E7 + 5 91 Aes•_•`cs B " 16.0 L Ea 20.0 L - - • 72 + 6 92 Re _dsncs B " 23.0 L 63 27.0' L - - E: + 5 93 E: ess C ^ 47.0 L 59 " 51.0 L - - E: + 6 94 Rest=sate B " 23.0 R 64 " 19.0 R - - • 72 + 8 .95 Reside==a H " 18.0 L E5 22.0 L - - • 71 + 5 96 Res den=e a " 18.0 R E3 " 14.0 R - - • 73 + E 97 Pesidea=e B " 23.0 R 64 19.0 R - - 72 + 8 98 Reside==s H " 23.0 R 64 " 19.0 R - - • 72 + 8 * 99 Reside=s B ^ 23.0 L 64 " 27.0 L - - • Ea + 5 • NC--Z: Distances are fnco center of the erist-Ing cc r_e=csed -=always. _> P:-7=sed r=a=way's noise level c=n-r:Lut1=... All noise levels are hourly A-weighzed'nolze levels. -Y-•? Noise level fnca other a=n-r':t-'sg rcad ays. Cate;arf E noise levels shown as (58/48). • •? _.z..-c noise impact (per 23 C3 Part 772). n?-1C Table N4.3 a/s LtQ ':w: iC NCSS-Z E:MCSL? s S.? 1141 (C•.-berlard c=ad) F:n NC 59 to 12.3 (:'ale S?-eet) Csmberlasd -1, State Prof. 1 8.25;1501. au-2304 711te-sate 83 Southside Widening NO=- .1•r==1 jrac?aZ' v F?LC? LAOIS= L-.-5 Lzm FC ?i• i :grL'Y?rSTnar ' F?^'rC? RCPT Wa+. 13) / Sw'7i D= Ca w?r AFL"-- DZS4N ( ) 1:.41 f- NC 59 to SR 11=6 (W,r.=ate S_ss_) C--='d 72 + 8 SR 1141 23.0 R SA fit ll:l 19.0 A - _ 72 + e 100 Resila =s a 6: _ ^ 19.0 A + 6 101 Res--dl==s E n 23.0 R ?- a n 84.0 L - Sn - + 8 c a 80.0 L - _ • 72 102 E-si»sss E; n 19.0 R + 6 E 23.0 R •• E; 103 Resits==s E3 .. 30.0 L + B E •• 25.0 L - - 1Ci :.ts_dz »_ 6 .. 10.0 R 23.0 . 105 Ras_Ga=== E: 19.0 R ? 5 1C5 Rescdea=e E •. g 23.0 .0 L • . ++ L 32.0 EZ • 72 . e 107 :-_f_• -- 19.0 R E •. 23.0 R - - _ ce»=a ,as Res: E: .. 13.0 R + 5 3 •• 22.0 A - 5: 103 T.ts:=a»=_ E7 + 6 E - •• 41.0 L EO - 110 Pssi=n'=' 5: .. 77.0 L 6 111 E_si s=s C •• 73.0 L .• 30.0 L - E3 - + H •• 25.0 L E3 - • 72 + 8 ill P.ssi_ '=e •• 19.0 A E „ 22.0 R E: - • 73 + 8 113 Essid:».s - - 17.0 R 114 Ps_: s»=s E •• 22.0 R E •' 1p.0 R 72 + 8 115 -ex? ?".=' _ 3 .. 23.0 R E; n 19.0 R - _ • 72 + 6 Il5 Res. a»=' i3 23.0 R Z. •27.0 L - - E9 + 5 E 22.0 L ES 5_ - + 6 117 P.ss:de==3 81.0 2 - 128 P.ssidn»=! E •• e5.0 R .. 25.0 L _ 70 + 5 I19 gss_:sus E „ 21.0 L E. _ . 25.0 L 70 + 5 C 21.0 L •• E. 72 + 8 I20 E•ri^-as 6: n - 19.0 A + 8 122 R141_!..-3 E .. 23.0 R '• 19.0 R i2 122 Pssida :a E 23.0 A •• fit •• 17.0 R - 13 _ . 8 a •• 21.0 A E: _ E; + 6 123 Reside=s 3 n 30.0 L - 5 ? 124 E•i»ess E 25.0 L „ - n• 27.0 L E a- - 125 P_s, s==! B n 23.0 L 64 , SR 1141 f-- SA 1249 to SR 2920 - 67 ? 5 C C 2141 31.0 L 62 SR 1141 35.0 L 64 + 125 E• M 8 " 48.0 A . '6 X127 E•asisess C 52.0 R ° 5 - ^ 37.0 A _ as + C „ 41.0 R 60 - fib + 5 128 easiness 63 n 30.0 L - + 5 129 Rss._e--=! E •• Z6.0 L .. 27.0 L - fig - c •• 23 . 0 L 64 120 E_:sess -sed roadways. -L-:, ?-posed roadway's noise le-el CZz=I-at_ ?. .10 er»s-:Saq er rr -:-.a Nc:se level from otlser r:-_,----•:--,- roadways. NC^_: Dlstas=sa a_-e L: a causer of t, 1112 noise levels are hourly A-welg:sted•ao:se levels. ..? Cate; :rai:ic noise 1.raet (per 23 CcR ?art 772). =.1 E noise levels shown as ? tericr/i».erlar (58/i8). i + A7-20 Table N4.3 5/6 Leq v. i IC Ncm EC'CS.rMS SR 1141 (C•=.be=land Read) Fr= NC 59 to SR 1233 (Yale St=eet) Cu-Berland Ccunty, Sate Proj. 18.2441NII, IU-2304 Al.te_:ata 13 Sotiths_de Widening M.=X., Ta :7m;== RCiu+.W NCZS= F:tiL"C5= RC+' I;Ax PIMI= NCLI Imms Lsvr. ID I u0m it_ M= NAME CIS==- (.^) I= WS D=,!= 11:1 t-.- SR 1249 to SR 2920 (C--='d) 131 Res_ ==s 3 SR 1141 10.0 R 69 SR 1141 6.0 R - - * 73 + 4 122 Resids»=e 3 " 41.0 L 60 45.0 L - - 6: + 4 113 Resida==s 3 " 31.0 L E2 35.0 L - - It E7 + 5 134 Residaa=s 3 " 25.0 L E3 " 30.0 L - - • E3 + 5 135 Res_ =r_2 B " 23.0 L S. " 27.0 L - - • E9 + 5 135 ..___ _- 3 " 44.0 R 59 " 42.0 R - - • ES + 7 117 3_s__as3 C " 15.0 R 6 12.0 R - - • 73 6 lla C " 22.0 L E. •' 27.0. L - - E; + 5 1399 ResLt_ =- e " 41.0 R E] ^ 37.0 R - - E3 + 6 140 P.es:=s==s _ 23.0 L 6: " 27.0 L - - • E9 + 5 141 E•»_=ess C - '• 52.0 R 53 " 49.0 R - - E. + 6 142 C " 25.0 L E3 30.0 L - - e- + 5 1:3 Resid- =a 3 " 36.0 R 6! " 32.0 R - - • 67 + 6 14+ ..___t_==_ 3 " 28.0 R E3 " 24.0 R - - • 70 + 7 145 res.. _= 3 28.0 R E3 24.0 R - - 70 + 7 1:5 P.=s__a-=_ 3 It 62.0 L 5: _=.0 L - - • E7 • + 11. 147 Res_ 3==s .3 " 25.0 L E3 " 30.0 L - - • 63 + 5 148 Res_= ==a 3 It 21.0 L 6% " 2:.0 L - - • E: + 4 149 P_s: ass. C It 52.0 L 53 5..0 L - - E2 + 4 150 P_S-ess C It 26.0 L E: 3:.0 L - - E3 + 5 SR 1:._ :_ . SR 2920 to MIM 1233 1:1 3._s_,'-2s2 C SR 1141 39.0 R 55 SR 1:4: 15.0 R - - E: + 10 152 3_1!-- ess C is 34.0 L 58 29.0 L - - 67 + 9 153 Resi:a-=x 3 it 31.0 R 58 " 27.0 R - - • E3 • + 10 154 Res__2=m 3 It 28.0 R 59 " 24.d R - - • E. • + 10 155 E_s1•23 C " 21.0 R 61 " 17.0 R - - • 72 • + 10 156 C " 26.0 R 59 ^ 30.0 R - - 67 + 8 157 i Re da==3 3 w 23.0 R 60 ^ 19.0 R - - • 70 • + 10 15a Rescds:=s 3 34.0 L 58 " 38.0 L - - 62 + 1 159 Res:da==e B ^ 26.0 L 59 " 30.0 L - - • E7 ! 8 160 E_s::ass C 49.0 R 54 45.0 R - - E3 + *9 161 Bus,-ass C " 18.0 L 62 " 22.0 L - - 63 + 7 he es_stinq or ;r ===se:! r=a:•ays. -_? P=. =sed rcadway's noise level e NC ^: Dista==es are lr=3 center of t, All r=ise levels ale ho= -'y A-weighted noise levels. -:-_? Noise level from other cor.-rit_ting roadways. Cate;cry i noise levels shown as extericr/i«teri== (5a/.9). • _? -=a::ic r= se matt (;.e= 23 G'R Pa=t 772). A2-Z1 :axle N:.] 6/6 Le; :v+:_lC NOISr r-LCS7+. S 59 to S_ 1_33 (Yale Street) sR 1141 (C-arlaad i:ad) F r= NC State : C 1 8.2:. 50=. ?? -2304 Pza3 /V Camb on erla:.d ?. . Alter-ate t3 $OUthsida Widaai-q ftCa? • L .«Z N a. - :?C5? AG+:?..Y P.-M. IC= NOTE = F' =--s I=7= z^-?.'.c'i's»Cx R:j .ST ACsrw:s N -- v 2?n7C~ - Or C«.:_tY . Lx Nli4:' DIs==- (=) I="? "tom . ID CR 1"1 2920 to SR 1233 (C»»t'd) C SR 1141 67.0 T. 52 SR 1141 71.0 L - r • 72 • T + 8 162 Ensi»ass E ' of 6.0 A SE3 8_si»sss c 10.0 R • .. 3:.0 L - ' 164 Res:?»cs E n 31.0 L 53 _ - 27.0 A • E3 * + 10 " 31.0 R 53 = to 3C.0 L i»e.s 1E5 C 26.0 L 5 .. 35.0 R - Ec _ 10 157 P.e- •3 =s 3 " 39.0 R %: " ? g • C 57.0 R 53 _. _ _ 73 14 163 E_ i»sss C to 23.0 3 E? a' .. 27.0 L - 7J + 7 •' de»ce 170 E " 16.0 . _ 30.0 L • E- + 8 s, 171 n 26.0 L . _ .0 _ w CS ' E- g + 172 ':.e de»Ce E - to 48.0 5 _ - O L " Z. E3 + 7 173 P.:ae»es 3 of 21.0 L E1 . _ _ to 30.0 L • E7 • 9 t74 Ras4d=m 3 It 25.0 L 53 - 0 L " 4: E: i75 Resi-s»»_ B of 36.7 L 57 . 0 L 7J + 1C 176 E---=ass c n 22.0 L 60 59. E. . 6 %3 w 35.0 L 177 E•Zi»ess C of 31.0 L 3..0 L E? + a 178 P.es. -: L 31.0 53 .. 1a.0 R - - • 70 Res_ 279 3 .. 23.0 R _ - 7- • • " ' d 23.7 R E7 " 13.0 s E= + 8 Ras danza 190 - - " 35.0 L 191 P_s::!8=2 E to 31.0 L 53 _ _ • E: - + 13 162 Re ds»cs 3 It 26.0 R 59 •' 22.0 R _ - • E= + 7 183 P_5__e»»e 3 of 29.0 L 53 to 32.0 L. _ _ 0 R '+ 32 • E? + 9 193 F.nsida»ca 8 to 36.0 R %7 . _ - 11 <0 0 L E: • 7 195 Reside»cs B of 3E.0 L 57 . - - E; , + 10 185 E_s:»sss C •' 39.0 R 55 to 3•.0 R ' * + 10 187 P?:a_-:'e 8 of .0 R Z5 °_3 of 22.0 - _ to 27.0 L E3 + e 168 P.asidaaca 8 of Z3.0 L 60 0 L or E3 + 9 189 Aaside»»e 23.0 L EO to 27. • E3 + T 150 P.ss. -_..cs B to 21.0 L E1 of 25.0 L - - E? , + 10 191 Rss_d?_ cs B of 25.0 R %9 to 24.0 R - - 70 • + 10 X192 E?i»ess C To 23.0 A E7 to 19.0 A - - 7C • + 10 c of 23.0 R 60 n 19.0 R E4 • + IO 193 Es:ess 22.0 R ° 194 E•asi» ess C of 26.0 R 59 -L-•? P=»c=5ed rra=+ay's anise ls:el r-»---a-- aaduays. NCB: Dsta:.ces are -'-= center of the e.::st_»9 cz ---rased :--. z Ln»» zaad•.:ays. _ _y_., Seise level Lea other r»===- s A arise levels are hourly A-weighted anise levels. arise i:spact (ger 23 C- Pam 77')• Cate;arl E arise levels shown as a :ericz/: '_ =ar (58/:9). to a At A2-22 :i:: r N:.1 FS:A NC:SZ ABA. _" CR:rR:A S. tMARY SR 1141 (C=berlard Road) F:= NC 59 (BZ.e Y.ills R_3d) to SR 1233 (Yale Street), C_Q--- d Cc=--v, S:ata Proj. / 8.2441501, T? 1 U-2304 A1:_-ata 11 s:-eL.ca1 s+tder_ ; (recommended alternative) Pa:xi--= Predi_ ad C--=--- A===;:i=t& N=:-e_ e: I=aotad Leq Noise Levels Dista==es RL--2= --s C-M Tit:e 22 C_R Pt-_ 772 Des :=:PLOn L`= 10a Ea 72 G=a 67 d3A A 3 C D E • 1. 2.1 1141, NC 59 TO SR 1136 (Wjr.cata St.) 71 67 E2 20 3 38 a 0 3 2 0 p 2. SR 2141, SR 1136 (Wingate St.) to SR L49 72 68 E2 21 = 39 = 0 72 11 0 0 3. SR 1141, SR 1249 to SR 2920 71 67 El 11 = 35 C 0 12 1 0 0 4. SR 1141, SR 2_20 to SR 1213 70 E5 E31 = 31 = 0 21 1 0 0 0 1.3 1. 0 0 F 3~ a- E.= d_star.=_s ze __as_ed .:_= ca= _z- C: L2L--=3: travel. 1.2. 2. 72 d_.; and 67 A d_3__.___ are ?3s'=3_ .__= ca .z_ C. __-_3ed _=A- V. tic.l SR 1_4. r=d) _Z= NC 5z (Izzz M113 to 121 0 .» (!ale Zzz_:), C'__r_ z--d c--=--.-, S..8 U :? i 8.24:1501, T.° -21:4 ev=e- csl c:i_3c; (recommended alternative) No:__ Le,e_ t3 :_-h Se^ <.0 1-4 5-9 10-_4 i5-19 20-24 >• 25 1==Z-- C=-:_=:a(2) 1. NC 59 to w 1136 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 2. SR 1116 to S.i 1249• 0 0 lee 0 0 0 0 0 0 ' 3. SR 1249 to SR 2920 0 1 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 4. SR 2520 to S4 1233 0 0 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 T «iL5 0 1• 191 0 0 0 0 0 0 (1) P, de::ned by only a substantial Increase (See bat:== b:N:). (2) As de::aed by both criteria in Table N2. A--23 F=?a NC:Sc AH;+!=`=•; ???'-? 5?7?iuZY sR 11:1 (C•-`erland Road) Fr= NC 5? (Sc:e M'rls Fad) to SR 1233 (Yale Street), C=ezland C_=-.y, State P__?• 1 8.2441_01, T: 1 V-23C. Al-: -_atn 12 Northside wideubc; Maw Pred-' cad • Cea?sr A7r..=ta x-ex c' 1Mactad Le; Heise Levels Dis amces Rsce__rs ?-•=.-; u PL---- 772 D?? -_CZ 154 304 6.74 72 0-211 67 dzu 11 B C 0 E 1. Sc 55 to 11-:3 (Wingate S =aez) 71 67 62 20 a 38 a 0 3 3 0 0 2. S3 113"4 (W'-:=s-a St-eet) to SR 1249 72 63 62 21 a 39 a 0 77 6 0 0 3. SR L'49 to 229:0 (Vpc?:-=h Dr.) 71 67 6i 18 a 36 a 0 12 5 0 0 4. SS 25.0 ... SR 1233 (Yale St=met) - 31 70 E6 E7 I S - - 0 0 0 1:- 1: 0 0 =_=-t .=_:el 1.._. 2. 72 dsA z== 67 d=.; a=- :_r d:sta-.=as z e =aas_ra- ::. cz:tzr - -=caa= _--c?ay• SR 1:41 a-ad) f---__ HC _: (a_._ Y»'_s ':=I:!) to - , - 8.23. =- _ • S3 1233 (Yale SL-=et), C•_=___.: C=_ . f, gz:a ..:1, T.' -'3C4 V - T.:z=ata 12 Neils .r:ai -- ---• Sae-,cn c:0 1-4 5-9 10-14 15-19 20-24 a. 25 lacrezses(i) Cr.:3r:z: c) 1. HC 59 to SR 1:34 0 0 15 2 0 0 0 2 0 2. SA -11--S to MCA 1249• 0 0 107 0 0 0 0 0 0 / 3. SR 1249 to SR 2920 0 8 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4. 53 2520 to SR L•33 0 0 29 15 0 15 12 Tr;Ls 0 8 169 17 0 0 0 17 12 (1) As defined by _-'? a substantial I-crease (See_ b=_t=3 0: (2) As def-.ed by _=t1 criteria in Ta::e N:. 49 A2-2-1 FT WA NC:S= A=ti^'- CRZTti:A S vu v SR 1.41 (C-e=lard Road) Fr= NC 59 (Scpe rills Road) to SR 1273 (Yale Street), C-erlard Ccuaty, State P_c: 1 T:p 1 U-2304 Al=e--a=a 13 Souths.de widening Ma.:_= Predicted Cc t?3r Acz--.or?-=a Nt_er c: L_actad Le; Ncise Levels Disc =:s Rece__:s A==14.-- to CU 01-d -) Title 23 CSR Pa-- 772 Des_:--_cn 153 3C= EC= 72 d=; 67 d3% A B C D E 0 V s, s 1. NC S9 to S 1136 (WiIIga=e St_eet) 71 67 62 20 m 3e a 0 4 3 0 0 2. SR 1175 (Wic:ats St_-eet) to SR 12:9 72 E3 62 21 = 39 = 0 70 0 0 3. SR 1249 to Ss 2520 (Upctrch Dr.) 71 67 61 13 = _o a 0 1: 0 0 4. SR _=:0 to S- 1__3 (Yz_e Stree=) 70 E5 E7 1. = 2: = 0 :7 5 0 C 0 Ill _= 0 0 2:C =- - 1. 3C= and E:= dis.a==es z=a =---=_= fc== c =t-= e: ne _. _Ive_ l_._. 2. 72 :al a=_ 67 C?.; c= ==-= dcs====s z= =a--=-- `- = =2=--3= ` =r===ss_ ==ad"•ay. S3 S-`- (C____= d .=ad) NC (E=-_2 ..ills --=ad) to 51 1::3 St=__t), C-_:_=d C= --1, State P=-_ : 8.2::1501, .:? 1 U -Z3C, F_ta-ate 13 Souths-•e w-__ _-; NC:= LZIM 2:::=_a S•??s?tia_ a=? L=e Ncise le^el == a_ Se=D-.. C.0 1-4 5-9 10-1; 15-1? 22-:4 >• 2: 1=21: as,, C__t___3(2) 1. NC 59 to SR 1136 0 0 l3 4 0 0 0 4 3 2. SR 1136 to SR 1249 0 0 10e 0 0 0 0 0 0 3. SR 1249 to Sa 2520 0 4 20 1 0 0 0 1 1 4. SR 2920 to SR 1233 0 0 26 19 0 0 0 19 ll .?5 0 4 157 23 0 0 0 27 LS (1) Ps def_ned sy caly a substantial (See bctt=m of Ta:le N2). 7 APPENDIX 3 J u AIR QUALITY ANALYSIS TABLES T.°LE Al C:,LIQEC: LINE SCURCE DISi=,SICN MCD-r.. - VZSICN 2.0, -;UTUA.1: 1992 SCB: SR 1131 C•=e=land County TrM Build 5-Lane 1995, 45-"9?3 D"M 04/30/97 =M: 09:09 a= i F=----ORCLCG2C..U VARIA3LZS VS - 0.0 C!/S VD - 0.0 C'JS ZO - 108. C:! U - 1.0 M/S CLAS - 4 (D) J=-4 - 60. MT4U'-?Zs mnm • 1000. M AM - 1.8 PPM } Lin VBRI,L'LS LL`DS DES'L?«CS LIIia =WJ=U=--S (M) Lit-:a E.a T%----,r VP3 Fr -a w V/C 4:au. I Xl Y1 X2 Y. (?) (DIG) (G/N-) (M) (M) (t=) 1. Fa: Lame L!--k 7.3 -804.7 7.3 804.7 I 1509. 360. AG 945. 14.0 0.0 13.3 2. Near Lase L'=.k I 0.0 804.7 0.0 -804.7 1609. 180. AG 945. 14.0 0.0 13.4 e?.7l?w:r? Qv. L=M, Pi=i_ -z--.5 L_:.a C1GF R? rr._r,;7G F_?-.CdC ._-? 7 .7-- S: ^.:dL }?_ _'?? LCS: T_= EM F;C 2'1P7- F-;= (?C) (SFL) (5-'i (?_) (fir=) ( =/*?) R=te ? LCC.; :IC::S R=te 1C.3 I X Y Z 1. R131, 33':3 C, n3 I -2.7 C.0 1.8 I Mr.= PM°ULTS .L.•S,rv In sea-!: e: tMe angle co=:es3-:'-i-; to twe ea, ecneentrat_ca, enly the first angle, et the angles with sana caaeen_atans, is indicated as rar. WIND A:7S..E RANGL: a.- 20. WINO Crlic?-d'_ION ANGLE (PPM) (DECK) ]MCI YAX I 3.5 DEM 4 It A3-1 GL',1QHC: LiBE SOUP= DZ52n52CV MCDEL - V_,103 2.0, 1952 RU:t: Build S-La:.e 2C30, 45-!•L='s 'ICS: SR 1131 C=`e==and Coun_t D=: 03/30/97 =-M: 09:09 SZr i Yom' q GZc.%t VABZA:: VS . 0.0 C'JS VD - 0.0 CY/S 20 108. @! `` . 10 M=- 00. M A." 9 1.8 P3:i Q - 1.0 HIS MAS - 4 (D) A-'N - 60. MIIO>TCJ- . L-'a VC,=% S Em Tom= V23 E: 3 w V/C Q=,- Lnm D!3---I--x=CS LL4b ===--=S (M) W (M) X1 TI Y2 7 3 80:.7 1609. 350. A. 1530. 10.6 C.0 13.3 . 7.3 -804.7 1. Fa: La.-.e Lwr I 7 -804 1609. 180. AG 1530. IC-5 C.0 11.3 0.0 $04.7 0.0 2. gea= 1=2 L!zk . ' ? V: S ? -r- «'. nz R?- T= C T== L - LC I x y z ' I I j. 1. RI-31, 33'R C. Fa -2.7 0.0 1.8 t--Z= F_:u.._S ?L _.3 Z« c= the a'.;ie ew^es2~»' ; t: the =r-== r_n.--.=ation, on_'y the !--s: c: -Is a:.yles with sa=e aar.=. is indicated as c;L,-' -°. i V-r m Jula . H1aGS: 0.- 20. W=M x::-- --J=.CN AN .2 (7- M) MAX 3.9 DE=. . 9 Aa A3-2 2.a3LE AJ G.LJQfiC: LINS scur=- DISMSSY MCDEr - yr scI 2.0, .+.:U:.eZ° 195= JOB: n 1141 C..``Bland County Au'N: No Build 3-i.ane 192S, 45-'T!l D"-: 04/30/97 '^." 09:10 $ ? k YS:=-j,OLCG:C?.L vA. T e S -- ------------ VS . 0.0 QVS vD 0.0 LIVS ZO 108. CM " ' ^ ML?C 10 00. M Am 1.8 F? .4 iC :S A..! 6O. li: - .0 M/S C. AS 4 (D) 4 1 LII'tnG^C`I.?n?S (M) L., „ E3G :"nE v=•= - E ii v/C q,,-ua Laic. DF:.?.==1C7 I I ( ) (D=G) (G/MS) (M) (M) (V=) Yi Y2 3 -e04.7 7.3 7 804.7 .1:J9. 360. AG 9:-. 2:.2 C.2 9.9 1. F_ La=e Li=X I . 7 0.0 804 -804.7 10.;9. 180. AG $3:. 2:.2 0.2 9-9 2. Nea: La=m L°1F . 0.0 Anr=c:,AL (,•u-r: L. i3 P?3 "SAS Llia ?_ L=:.= 2_: L ?: =%C: V.-.L M, FA. ?.-_ rr._ F-? =? I X Y Z 1. Fi:31, 3_1H G, Fa I -6.4 0.0 1.9 I lc= F==u=--5 pM,t; =5 . I= s?? t of the angle ca_._-: _i'=g .c t`e -xi-- C=17 the .-s- a=gle, of t:.e angles w :.'s sa=e =ax__ e-_=_e==at,c.-s, is indicated as H-.:m A:i-^'4 F:6gcz: 0.- 20. - H'a9D CON?-MON AN= . (PPM) (DEcn) RE= MAX 4.0 DEGR 9 e A3-3 T..%RU A4 CAL3QEC: LINE- SCURCE DISPE-MCI M=EL - VMS:CN 2.0, JA. ARY 1992- -0: SR 1141 C=r.5e:1'aCd County RUN: No Build 3-Lane 2020, 45-t-M3 OAS: 04/30/97 ='M: 09:10 S _ i !?BCLCG:= VAUM EL-c5 VS a 0.0 VVS pD - 0.0 CH/S ZO - 108. M II - 1.0 M/S CAS 4 (D) A---m - 60. F-NU=S r -a 1000. M M3 - 1.8 PPM LINK 7^eL• L LIES ° .DS C5 LLYa CCi7«D`S (M) E:G TnE V?3 E S: V/C emu= Xl Y2 X2 Y2 I (M) (D°') (G/NS) (::) (M) (V=-) 1. Far Laae TI-k 7.3 -804.7 7.3 804.7 1609. 360. AG 1530. 44.2 C.C 9.9 2. No= Lane Llzk I 0.0 804.7 0.0 -804.7 1609. 180. AG 1530. 44.2 C.0 9.9 LB:;.._a ... L--S_ 1C VC.L r-vi R;= E: F : Tr= F (?C) (=- - (SE-.) (L_ ) (Vra) (r/ ) FZ? ^n X Y 2 7 j 1. 8131, 33'R C, RE- I -6.4 0.0 1.8 I IA--CZ. F==UL=S Fig t_FS In sea- C. the a::.le e?-:esFc'?-; to L`e :srM- r »ea`at:ea, o»_'y 12 .'_:st angle, of t»e aa;les with sa= sax__ c :CSS_a»C: s, is L.dicated as - W:M A:=.'Z 0.- 20. WL O CSC--'i:"ICN ANME (P?M) (D'aGR) R=C1 yk MAX 8.0 1 DEER. 9 r 10 F A3-4 APPENDIX a. COMMENTS RECEIVED FROM FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AGENCIES T WILMINGTON, NORi 1•i CASOUNA 28402.1890 -? FIVLYTo A ,c NOF Noverber 13, 1995 Regulatory Eranch ACTON ID. 199600535, and TIP No. U-2305A, improvements to ER 1151 (Cumberland Road) from NC 59 to ER 1233 (Yale Street) Mr. Frank Vick, Fl=n-inc and North Carolina Post Office Eo Raleigh, North Manager Environmental Department of x 25201 Eranch Transportation ?l v E p OT G O?`\G , F? ? r?^//?lC & E ?% De=r Mr. Vick: Carolina 27611-5201 Pisas= reference your rec-Le=C for irfCr::,atiC r= ,=r- e-V_rC nZ_ntal 1RipECtS a==oci G_=- WI t- t c L_CCrcl1 C- - - _ i -"_- _ =..+ --- RCaA to a 5-lane curb anc cUt- faCi1it The ore cs C. GCG_o_ in Hope Mills, CLrr::er! G =d CGL' =ty, TiCrCaroli'c Fa= On in.O'_'tTiati Cn pr0'v 4 ez=A in _ yCL'r !=-ter a -- d e- --=c ?_ Was note3 that wide :i nC of t -r-= road W411 1 i?{_1 adjacent to ELCk_head Creek ]:=-low Wallace Pond. The== generally associated With riLaria.? EtrE3Tt corridors and trGVi E nL1i1: Er ofL benefits n_E==t5 t0 rECE? ?i i *iG water= 1rC1 LQi nC the ate= :L'c` i C- c-r. d_Syn Cr? oni Zation of fic•od e'vent=, Improve::,ants to water c' i n cow,Str=-aal r=- - - __a_ity_ ^_°iV1nC waters, and the L'Dta'.{= and trams ?G=:,:G?1C•a: G? ma=y biolGCicElly activ= coctpoLnds . In addit i Cn, these ar=as p•rCVic= valua?l e wildlife habitat for a variety cf bird-, ma:tmaist amp hibia_is, and rep tiles. Department, of the ;L=...y (DA) permit authorization, pL'r to Section 505 of the Cie-an water Act of 1977, as n - --- , a a.ue dc,•., w-11 to reams=red for the discharge of excavated or fill material in Watcr c= the United State= or any adjacent or isolated wetlands in con_jL'nctic n W=th this project, includinc dispCsal.of construction d=.riS. under our mitigation policy, 1mDactS to wetlands should first avcideA cr mini rriiZ_d. We will then consider combensatory mi ticati G = for unavoidable impacts. When final plans are compi eted, -rCIL'di_T'C the extent End location of any work in wetlands, our regula=Cry branch would appreciate the opportunity to review these plans =Lcr prcDect- specific determinations of DA permit requirements. Proved an ® Aee,Cled Pram A4-1 -2- if you have any questions, they should be addressees to Mr. Scott McLendon of the Wilmington Re^-slatory Field Office at (910) 251-4725. Sincerely, e Wr ht Hi e Re.alatory Eres'?C_^_ r A4-2 United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE A , I Meigh Fidd Once E v Post Office Box 33726 MeigtNotch Caro(itu 27636.37^_6 ` V December 13, 194° 411 Mr. H. Franklin Vick G Planning and Environmental Branch Q? ' N.C. Division of Highways ,?. C4- i P.O. Box 25201 Raleigh, NC 27611 ????/r',?:C E,.•" Subject: Improvements to SR 1141 from NC 52 to SR 1233, He=e Mills, Cumberland County, North Carolina, TIP No. U-23046 Dear Mr. Vick: ^:.ank you for your letter c` Oct=be- 24, 1°°5 r=• r U.S. Fish and Wildlife esting into= aa:ic : fro t^.e e Sar::ce (Service) an evaluating the tct ----=1 - environmental impacts cf the a=eve-r=:erenced :reject. This re=cr= trey:=as s===inc information and is Zr=vi_e_ in az=crdan=e w- -t-1 prcvisic ns cf t=e :.s a- wildlife Cccrdl ation Act, as a-^=^.c=d (16 U.S.C. 631-EA%) aid Sac--- i cf t o =ndaneered Species Act cf 1573 (15 U.S.C. 153'--1543) Preliminary planning by t.^.e Ncr=h Ca=elina De:a-- ent cf Trans=crtat_c.. (NCDC-) calls for wideninc the existing three-lane section of SR 1141 (C=be:l=nd -rcac) to a five-lane curb and c.zzer secticn from NC SS (rote Mills Rcad) to SR 1233 (:ale Stre=t) The alternatives to be studied will include e_s=side, weszs:_e, and symmetrical widening. The Service's review of anv env;ro-ren-=1 document would be greatly fz=, if it contained the folic -Inc in ,a- - on: 1. A descriDtien of the fishery and wildlife rescur=es within exi5_ing and recsired additional right-cf-wal and any arals, such as barrow ar2a5, which may be affacted dire=tly cr indirectly by the pre_csed Fr=ject. 2. A list and acreage of habitat, by cover tyre, that will be im:a=zed. wetland types should fallcw the wetland classification sche^e-cf the National etl ands Tnven r This 1 -ems should also give the acreace of each wetland type to be affected by the Lr=ject as determined by the Federal Manual for Identifvino and De line ring Jurisdictional wetlands. 3. Techniques which will be e^:plcyed for *desic ping and carstrsctin g any wetland crossings, relocating stream channels or for creating revlacement wetlands. 4. The environmental impacts, both secondary and cumulative, that are likely to occur after construction as a direct result of the proposed project and an assessment of the extent to which the proposed project. will have secondary impacts and add to c-.Lmulative impacts. S. Mitigation measures which will be employed to avoid, minimize, rectify, reduce, or compensate for habitat value losses associated with the project. These measures should include plans for replacing unavcid-able wetland losses. A4-3 The attached page identifies the Federally-listed endangered, threatened, and .candidate species which occur in Cumberland County. The section of the environmental document regarding protected species should contain the following informations 1. A specific description of the proposed acticn to be considered; 2. A description and accompanying man of the specific area used in the analysis of direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts; 3.' A description of the biolaay and status c; the listed species and of the associated habitat that may be affected by the acticn, including the results of an on-site inspection. , 4. An analysis of the "effects of the acticn" cn the listed species and associated habitat: a. --Direct: en ird? ?? ?raccs of the project on listed species. Indirect effects are those that are caused by the proposed action and are later in time but are still reascna:lv certain to occur; b. P_ discussion of the environmental baseline which include -es= interrelated, i..^.terde: e.^.dent, past and p_ i==, cp_s C9 Federal, State, and private activities in the project and cumulative effects area; C. Interrelated actions are those that are Fa__ cf a larger c.=lon and- de: end cn t e larger action fc- t __- j-,:s=ifica=icn; d. C_.iulati.ve cf future state an.. Frlvatc ac_lvit; (nct re^uirinc Fe=e-al agency lnvolvec_nt, that well be considered as par. cf future Secticn 7 cersult=_ic^); F. Summary of evaluation criteria used as a ceas_rarent cf potent ial effects; 6. A description cf the manner in which the ac=icn may affect any listed s=ecies cr asscci mad habitat including Froje:t Fro:'sals to reduce/eliminate adverse effects; 7. Based cn evaluaticn criteria a d==er.Tiraticn cf whet per the project is L ___ not likely to adversely ai.fect or may af-._-_ t..Zez_t=_n_ed - and E ndancere species. Candidate species refer to any species being considered by the Ser-:i for llstlntr as Encanc_rcd or tL.=_at=ned tn= '.- Cf - r__.___a Z'513. These species are not le;ally protected under the Ac= cr s.:bjec= to its provisions, including Sect-;= 7, until foully proposed er listed as t reatened cr endangered. New data could result in the formal li_ting of a candidate szecies.? This change would place the species under the full protection of the E ndancered Species Act, and necessitate a new sup re? is its status in the project ccrricor is unknown. Therefore, it would be pr.:dent for t e project to avoid any adverse impact to candidate spe=ies or their ha:ltat. The North Carolina Natural Eeritace Program should be contacted for infcraation cn species under State protection. The Service appreciates the opportunity to cc. meet on t is project. Please continue to advise us of the progress of this project, including your official determination of the impacts of this project. Sincerely yours, Susan M. Zwicker Bielagical Science Technician F'4S/P.4/SZwicker/SM-:12-13-95/919-856-4520 ext 15/C-2304;:.TIP A4-4 REVISED APRIL 19, 1 995 Cumberland County Birds Red-cockaded woodpecker (Picoides borealis) - E Insects St. Francis' satyr (Neonvmoha mitcheiii francisci) - E Plants American chaffseed (Schwalbea americara) - E Fandberry (Undera me?issifolia) - E Rough-leaved loosastrifa (Lvsimachia asaerulaefoGa) - E There are species which, although not now listed or officially proposed for listing as endangered or threatened, are under status review by the Service. These 'Candidata'(C1 and C2) species are not legally prote- ed under the Act, and are not subject to any of its provisions, including Section 7, until they are formally proposed or listed as threatened or endangered. We are providing the be!ow list of c_adidate species which may occur within the project area for the purpose of giving you advance notific=lion. These species may be listed in the future, at which time they will be prct=_ted under the Ac:. In the rea ;lira, we would apprerate anything you might do for thorn. Clams Atlantic pigtoe (mussel) (Fusconais mascr,i) - C2• Birds Bachman's sparrow (Aimochila aestivaHs) - C2 inserts Diana fritillary butterfly (Soeveria dianal - C2 F!ants + Awned meadowbesuty (Rhexia aristosal - C2• Bog spicabush (Undera subcoriacea) - C2 Boykin's lobelia (Labe!ia bovkirni) - CZ Conferva pondweed (Potamoaeton confervoides) - CZ Georgia leadplant (Amoroha ceoraiar,a ceorciana) - C2 False coca (PTeroolossasois ecristata) -CZ• - Loose watermilfoil (Mvrioohvilum laxum) - C2 Panhandle r;y (L!lium iridollae) - C2 Pickering's morning giory (Stvrsma a. var. oickerincn) - C2 Fine barrens boneset (Eugatorium resinosum) - C2 Pondspice (Litsea aestivalis) - C2 Roughleaf yellow-eyed grass (Xvris scabrifoiia) - C2 Sandhiils milkvetch (Astragalus michauxu) - C2 Savanna cowbane (Oxvoolis temata) - C2 Smooth bog-asphodel (Tofieldia alabra) - C2 Spring-flowering goldenrod (Solidaoo vema) - C2 Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscioula) - C2 Wavyleaf wild quinine (Parthenium radfordi?) - C2 Well's sandhiil pixie-moss (Pixidanthera barbulata var.brevifolia) - C2 ` White-wicky (Kalmia cuuneata) - C2 *Indicates no specimen in at lest 20 years from this county. A; bl-v 11S hczil JUNtb 01-06-96 RALEIGH NCRTH CAROLINA- 276C-4-SCGE INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW COMMENTS MAILED TO _ FROM N-C- DEPT- OF TRANSPORTATION N.RS• CHRYS BAGGETT H. FRANKLIN VICK LIRECTOR PLANNING E ENV* BRANCH N C STATE CLEARINGHOUSE TRANSPCRTATION BLDG-/INTER-OFF PROJECT DESCRIPTION SCCPING - FROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO SR 1141 (CUMBERLAN0 RD-) FRCM NC :i TO SR 1Z33 IN HOPE MILLS TIP #U-23C4A SAI No S6E4Z-200317 PROGRAM TITLE - SCOPING THE ABCVE FRCJ-ECT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO TF.E NCRTr CAzrLINA INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS- AS A RESULT CF THE REVIEW TAE FOLLCWING IS SUBMITTED ( ) NO COMMENTS WERE RECEIVED ( X) COMMENTS ATTACHED SHCULD YqU HAVE ANY CUESTIONS1 PLEASE CALL THIS CF,=ICE (919) 733-7232- , pEl? C.C. REGION M r ? U DIVIS ON OF puamwAys ?ltKONtr ? r AA-6 ueparrmeni or EnvironmenT, Health and Natural Resources • Legislative & intergovernmental Affairs AM Now James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor [DF=HNR- Henry Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary M. Lancaster II, Director MEMORANDUM TO: Chrys Bagagett State Clearin-ahouse FROM: Melba McGee V? Environmental Review Coordinator RE: r96-0317 Scoping - Improvm-,=, to SR 12333, Cumberland Co=.-L?J DATE: November 29, 1995 The Department of Environment, Hea_lt l and Natural Resources h : re°?iew?d he proposed project. The attached co=ent_ are a res•"t of this re."iew. More specizc comments will be provided during the ernironrnental review proce__. Thank you for the opportunity to rt-sp oad. Attachments Nov 3 U fyyj N.C. STATE CLEARINGHOUSE r' A4-7 P.O. Box 27687, Rci=-.;yn. Ncrth Cc.,clirc ?7611-7c_`7 Te!e:ncre 919-7--t-C9E-' An =-ZuCi Og:Ccr'?;rity :,:`- mvive Acncr, recyc!ez 1C o :.CS1•CC .,,mer .==? rNorth Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 3122 N. Salisbury Sae-_:, Rale?gh, Ncr-.h Carolina 27604-1158, 919=r33-3391 Charles R. Fanwood, E=uMV* D=:. Mr 1 IvEvi0RANI DUM TO: Mclba McGee ental a f irs, DFF? M Office of Legislative had ILtc:-over ar= FROM: David Cox. Highway Project Coordinator Habitat Cons.°ryation Prote in r- Z DATE: No<<ember2?,1993 z Request for infor:r:a*ien f u?: V-= N. C. Dep?-e:=t of Transpona- Lion S Lt ?LC ??"I : _:C C ..s r?rlmrro'veme-nz to S-R ( 'CDOT) regarding fist: xand Wildlife CO 11T1 (Cumberland Roz ). fomNC :9 to SR Cu*-?herland Ccunty, - North Carolina, TIP No. U-2304A, SCH Proiec: No. 96-0317. Znis me;norandum responds to a request irom Mr. H. Fianklin Vick of the NCDOT for our concerns regardin^- imL, s on f sin and wild"':e resources resulting from the s ' ect project. Biolo?is's on the staff of the N. C. Wild l--a Resources Con miss:on (\CWRC) have rcvicr,e3 the proposed ir.-.p_ovcaents, and our comrents ar. Fro ,idea in accordance `and provisions 4332(2)(c)) e Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (18 Smt 01, (as amezc d;16 Z.S.C. 661-667d). At this time the NCWRC has no sag-ific re-.cr=- nc "l-Uons or gong--rns regardina tine subje::t project. However, to help facfiitat: document p=:=auun and the re:'ie:1: process, our general informational nets are outlined below: 1. Description of fishery and wildlife resources within the project area, including a listing of fede?.I.ly or state desi na._d threatened, ens:? or special concern species. Potential borrow areas to be used for project construction should be included in the invcntor'-'s. A listing of desiC: ated plant species can be developed through consultation with: The Natur•:i Heritage Program N. C. Division of Parks and Re:.=ea ion P. 0. Box 27687 Ralei_vh, N. C. 27611 (919f733-7795 and, A4-8 Menlo ' - 2 Novembe-22, 199; NCDA Plant Consc-, anon PropLm P. 0. Box 27617 Ralei_h, N. C. 27611 (919f733-3610 2. Description of any strcams or wetlands aiiected by the project. The need for channelizing or relocating portions of strcatns crossed and the ext.-nt of such activities. 3. Cover type maps showing wetland acreages impacted by the project. Wetland acreag_s should include all project-.et. ated areas that may undo go hvdrologic chance as a result of ditching. other drainage, or nlling for project construction. Wetland identincsition may be accomplished throuOh coordination with the U. S. Army Corps of Er,?ne_rs (COE). L'- the CO is not consulted, the person define :':i: r we:la" L should be iden-d?cd and criteria listed. 4. Cover type maps s:,owing acrcaecs of Lrialld vy:ldlife habiat 1mpac-°3 by the proposed project. Potential borow s,:es should be included. 5. irc extent to whic. the project will res_lt in Ics--. de-grad or fras-tte:::aton of wildlife habitat (v+c:l1?cs or uplands). 6. 14hi,ation for avoiding, mL'?I*L * ins or comp_=a!n_ for direct and i eirect de_radatiorn in habitat cuality as w•r.:l as QL'=dL':'-VC losses. 7. A cumulative impact assessment sec--;o;: which analyzes the envirorrctltal eriecb; of hieliway consa-, tion and cu: -:hues the cont-,b?_tion or tats individi: 1 proicct to environmental ee?raca-lon. R. A discussion, of the probable in-mac:ts oa namr_l resources which will result from secondary deve:opment facilita--d by the improved road ac==ss. truction of this facilirr is to be coordi-ate;i with. otLcr state, municipal, 9. Ifcomas« or private de -.iopmeht projects, a c:scrip-o^• or these pro'?c:ts should be included in &,-- envirorn:ent:l document, and all project sporse:s should be identified. 7n'=.k you for the oppo + unity to provide i-_put in the early plr'+r+irg Str_es for this project. If'we can forth(: assist your of-ice, pie s- ecn.act l avid Cox, Hi_.Iiway Prcj-_ct Coordinator, at (919) 528-9886. cc: Howard Hall, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. R:lcivh A4-9 Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director e ?? NJ F=1 November 27, 1995 t.?: Mc? ?? NDIIM TO: Melba McGee, Legislative & Intergovernmental P_ffairg FROM- Monica Swihar,?`Water Quality P1=--using SUBJECT: Project REViE:1 19o6-0317, SCOpi*ig CO1T>Z'itcnts - NC DO':' Proposed Improve-me-Z-lts to ER 1141 in HODS Mills, TIP- U-2304_x, Cape Fear Basin 03-06-15 Section Of th= Divi_iOn of Enviror_ e ta]. The Water Quality 10w- _ ng t0z ? CS be d15CL'SSEC I -n- t-^-= . ??=- _ r:me n_ requests tnat th- fO11 docume- Lrepar:s on =ct Project e vircn*?e =tat et-ro?-,c ?)Ot: =t; =l its ;-Z._:=cs by tfiE LrGj--- `1fy the - --• r -?_''r class__ l-- ti.fV the 1G =_ s'Guld be current linser f c Gf str= Cha-na` 1 lzati0 L., - ' vEOe.=== b•ankS were relocations. If th= origi na1 ctrE= c.-'E7 - - it i s rcgLlEStEd to=- th= CP-a-n_l i zc•d rclOcatr=d streF-m hanks be revegetated. C. N,. nb=_r of stream crossings. Will DE ent s?i 11 Catch ba:irs be Lti liZed? DEM r=?: _Stc D. uia_*? PIE E1 1 water supply strea_r that these catch basins be p-= cros c-d at sings . IdEiitl=?/ the Zc:vO =1blc party for maintenance _?,=neilt and te:ruG= 3= v ) E. identify the st0rimate =r controls (. r•=- to be employed. F. Please ensure that s=di.:i=n- and erGSlon and control rc= =rc- arc not placed in wetlands. G. • Wetland Impacts 1) -Identify the federal manual us= for identifying and delineating juris=dictional wet-lands. 2) Have wetlands been avoided as MUCh as possible? 3) Have wetland impacts been Iri'_r -d zed' ' -ted. 4) Discuss wetland imp-acts by Plant communities af' 5) Discuss the quality of wetlands impacted. 6) Summarize the total wetland impacts. 7) List the 401 General Certification numbers requ_:zed from DEM. A4-10 P.O. Box 29535. Ralaigh. North Ccrofinc 27626-Cr35 Telenccre 919-733-7015 FAX 919-72--2=96 An :yuc OpFeriur-dy AtE.nrrrive Ac'icn "c.^..;.loyer sm.ecyc!ed/ 1Co.o pce-cen=*ner rccer i • Melba McGee Novi-ariber 27, 1995 Page 2 H. Will borrow locations be in wetly=?_? Borrow/waste areas should avoid wetlands to the Extent practiced=. Prior to approval of any borrow/waste site in a wetland, the . t7 contractor shall obtain a 401 Certification from DE14. I. Did NCDOT utilize the existing road alignments as much as possible? WWiv not (if applicable)? J. To what extent can traffic congestion manageme:!t te:r'_?uE= alleviate the traffic problems in the study are.:? K. Please provide a conceptual mitica=ion plan to help t-= erLvironmental review. The rrLitication plan may state the following: 1 ne atory • mi t ic ion wi 11 h- con, ci e-re•^i c1 Compe =t _v a. wetland impacts h=J= beer avc_cef any :_ maximum exte_ t Los=ible. 2. On-site, i_r_-?{irQ the p_c?c-==1 I'=-- c= I? ti Gation. !n-kind rii t i r=-' _._ Wi thin the a= c waters__e.7 is preferred Gve- C'__-of-kira 3 Ili t i Cation s :ould he i r the _ ` 1 1 orN i P_c order: rEztorati on, creation, c =---= c= = t, and lastly h.a'ki-c P1==_= note that a 401 N,a_er Q__=I_-_y CErClflc=_tion c3='c_ be _d u rtil the conditions o TiCA__ 1.:. 01C.0402 (Lire ta._c =: on FCti ons During NC__ a Process) are net. Tnis regulation DEEM iron issuing the 401 Certi fi ea_i G - urti_1 a FONS! or Fs: __ C_ Decision (ROD) has b==:: iS=u=.. by the DePartnue t re7uirirc Lr= docuTie =t. if the 401 Certification i iCctioi: is s?b:Tiltt.l for review prior to Issuance of the FONS! Cr F.OD, it is recta: e'C=d that the armlicant state that the 401 :•:111 not be issued until the applicant informs DEM that t_^_e FO?`;:! cr ROD has been sic- e•1 by the Department. written concurrence of 401 Water Q°_81 i ray Cert-ificaticn. r .-..=-v be reauired for this project FpD1 ic.=.`_i_c s requ-sting c- c_c_= under our General Certification 14 or Ge-eral Permit 31 will rE^lirc written COnCU1'renCE. Ple=se be aware that 401 Certification may be denied if wetland or water impacts have not been avoided and minimized to the maxi"L?1 extent practlc= 1=. F 1110 0 . mez-'I cc: Eric Galamb A=-11 Revi"ing Office. to Ccpaninent of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources _ f INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW - PROJECT COMMENTS Project umber. Due Date: 96 - 0:3" 7 11-:k .er review of this project it has been determined that the EHNR permit(s) and/or approvals indicated may net: to be obtained in .,rder for this project to comply with North Carolina Law. -..- -L-..1J V.- rw 66- G'eninnll Affirm inrfir-ttPr4 ein the rava,gP of the fP.T.7 All applications. Information and guidelines relative to these plans and permits are available from the same Regional Office. Normal Process I Time - - - PERMITS SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS I (statutory time limit) Permit to construe: S operate wastewater treatment Application 90 days before begin construction or award of 30 days facilities, sewer system extensions, & sewer construction contracts On-site inspection. Post-application systems not discharging into state surface waters. technical conference usual .' (90 days) NPDES - permit to discharge into surface water and/or Application 180 days before begin activity. On-site inspection. 90.120 days permit to operate and construe: wastewater facilities Pre-appfication conference, usual. Additionally. obtain permit to discharging into state surface waters. construct wastewater treatment facility-granted after NPDES. Rely (N/A) time. 30 days after receipt of plans or issue of NPDES permit-whichever is later. 30 days Waver Use Permit I Pre-application technical conference usually necessary I (NIA) 7 days Well Construction Fennit Complete acplication must be received and perm. it issued I prior to the invailation of a we!!. (1- days: A;Micaticn c_cy must be serried on each adjacent riparar. prc:erCy E_ days Dredge and F41 Ferry.:: owner. Cn•site inspec:icn. Pre-acoiica-,:on conference usual. Fusing may require Easement to F:il fro- N.C. Department of (S] days; Acmrnrs:ra:tcn and Fecera; Dredge ad. Fill Permit. Permit to construc: d c:erate Air Pollution Abatement 6.3 eays '+cilities anwor Emission Sources as per 15A NCAC 21M46 NIA (90 caysi _ny open burniry aseac:o.et with suttee proczsal - must be in compliance with 15A NCAC 20.0520. I Demolition or renovations of structures containing asbestos material must be in compliance with 15A 60 days NCAC 20 052! which recuires notification and removal NIA prior to ca.^..atiucn. Cantac: Asbestos Control Group 919.7334220. (SC days; Complex Source Permit rewired under 15A NCAC 2D.0SC0. The Sedimentation Pollution Control Ac: of 1973 must be property addressed for any land disturcing activity An erosion d sec=er.:3:;c. control plan will be re;uired it one or more acres to be Cis:urced. Plan filed with proper Regional Oltice (Land Cuality Sec:.l at least 30 20 days davS before becinninc activity A fee of S30 for the first acre and S:0.00 for e3cn additional acre or part must ac:omcar.v the a- C0 davs; The Sedimentation Pollution Control Ac: of 1973 must be accressed with respect to the referrenced Local Ordinance: I (30 days; On-site inspection usual. Surely bond tiled with EHNR. Bond ar-ourst Mining Permit varies with type mine and numcer of acres of affected land Any area 30 days mined greater than one acre must to permited. The apprcpna:e cord (60 days) must be received before the oermit can be issued. North Carolina Burning permit On-site inspec:ion by N.C. Division Forest Resources if permit 1 day I I exceeds a days (NIA) Special Ground Clearance Burning Permit - 22 On-site inspection by N.D. Division Forest Resources required -if more 1 day :ounces in coastal N.C with organic sails than five acres of ground clearing aa:tvities are involved. Inscec:ions (NIA) should be requested at least ten days before actual burn is planned.- 90.120 days Oil refining Facilities NIA (NIA) It permit r=_-.uired. application 60 days before begin construction. Apolicant must hire N.C. qualified engineer to: prepare plans. 30 days n Safety Permit inspect construction. certify construction is according to EHNR accrov. ed plans. May also require permit under mosquito control program Arse (60 drys) a 404 permit from Corp: of Engineers An inspection of site is neces• sary to verily Ma:ard C;ac,i(scat ton A minimum fee of 5:00 00 mus: ac company the application. An additional processing fee based on a c!'ce-il3r,! it Ine total drotect ca:: w.ti be reau.rea u^r;r. corr."•c, .Y: Czm,nuec c" re•,e•:e A F.4-12 Ncrmlt Process Time (statutory'tirre SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS limit) PERMITS File surety bond of 55.000 with EHNR running to State of N.C. on il 10 days (NIA) , up nditional that any well opened by drill operator sna ertnit to drill exploratory oil or gas well co abandonment, be plugged according to EHNR rules and regulations. plication tiled with EHNR at least 10 days prior to issue of permit I 10 days NIA acphysical Exploration Permit • LAppfic,t.,. by letter. No standard acp?icatian form. ) ( Application fee based an structure size is charged. Must include i 15.20 days (NIA) late Lakes Construction Permit p descriptions S drawings of structure & proof of ownersh of riparian property. 60 days " • I NIA I days) (120 41 Water Cualtty Certification == days I 5250.00 fee must accompany ac0lication I (1S0 days) LAMA Permit for MAJOR development I 2,21 days 1%4 days) LAMA Permit for MINOR development 550.00 fee must accompany acolication Several geodetic monuments are located in or near the project area. It any monuments nee= to Ce moved or des:rcye=. please nctity: I N.C. C=:der!c Survey. Eox 2?607. Rateign. N.C. 27611 Abandonment of any wells. if required. must be in ac_arcarce with Title 1=A. Sub=hacter 2C.01CC. I ar,K: (LS are C:_-C.,o'aC daring any BxCavSaC^ C.°'a:?On. I Notification of the proper regional office is reCuested if '•cr;nar" undergrcunc storag° - I CaiS 16i tncn tCoastal Stormwater Rules) is re:uire_. (rca" Other ccmme•^• ` (attach acditional paces as necessary. Ce nS certain to cite comment autncn;y) REGIONAL OFFICES these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office marked below. di ng Questions regar ? Fayetteville Regional Office ? Asheville Regional Office Suite 714 Wachovia Euilding 59 Woodfin Place Fayetteville. NC 28301 Asheville. NC 28801 (919) 426.1541 R (704) 251-6208 ? Raleigh Regional Office C3 Mooresville Regional Office 3800 Earre!t Drive. Suite 101 919 North Main Street, P.O. Box 950 Raleigh, NC 27609 Mooresville, 28115 (919) 733.2314 " (704)603.16°9 9 ? Wilmington Regional Office ? Washington Regional Office 127 Carainal Drive EA:cnsion 1424 Carolina Avenue Wilmington, NC 284"5 27889 , (919) 395.3900 8t 1 (919) 94466.64.64 Y/ ns:on Sale- Fe;icnal Ctlice e02° north Point Elva Suite ICO C :CE Y1,n5ICn ?3??^ N z' State of North Carolina NOV - 6 ?cc Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Res • urces Division of Land Resources t IAD QUA I 7 ' SE Jaynes C. h1aa:n, Cave.-nor P-gar'er Rte' Cn?'?s r C??,? F-;. C ane VAgam NV. Cobey, Jr.. Seaetiry Q/ ire Cr =- 3?roject Nu=ber: (U ?? S l County: G?//-1 ?-?['i?,?J Frcject Na=e: Gecde:ic Sgev This project will i.--_act ?Sacdetic _::•-.eir markers. N.C. Ge_ Survey should be'c=nt-ct__ p_icrto can_tr.:cticn at F.O. Ecx 27ec7 .F 1eich, N.C. 27611 (519) 7:3-3836. latenticnal lest=act;=-j c= a cecdetic monu-ent is a Vic-l=ien of N.C. General Statute 102-4. T is project will race no i=a== cn cnccetic surrey r.arke=s. tc^Er (comments att_=aed) Fc_ mc_ infcrmati:- c=-tact t .he Ge=dE=ic c=fic_ at (sic) 7--t=1Z 01 - ,07 Cats Er-eign and Sed mentat` Cn CC-troT NC Cc' e:, t prcJE-1 4: ill - -i-- c- =C:c1 C_ c E=_a_. a-? C=ntrol plan Frier tc bec-I.. n-In any 'C a=-;V;-, r.=== t_n cne (1) acre w--!! he If an environ.-ent21 dcc=%nt is r=^si=e= to satis:y E:avirc . a ntal FcliC7 Act (5?7-:) r-_• •ire=En_a, the dcC_r..e-= must, be su!:=,-z- as L_ a=t cf the erasion a sedi a ntatiCn control F1 an. If any portion Cf to project- is 1_cated wit in a Lich Quality Water Za:a2 (c¢Gi), a5 Class:fi°_? by t -e Division cf Enviran.^..cntal i n_rE_sed desicn st::dards for sedi.-•.e t and erosion control =till acc_v. I/ The erosion and zedi-entaticn control plan re _uired for tai: Frcje t - s hculd he pre=area by the Dear`--ent of Transportation under the e=csicra control pr--cram dele:ation to the Division of Highways frc= t .-e trcrth Carolina Sedimentation Ccntrcl Ccr•»is=icn. Ct1:er (comments attached) Fcr more information contact the Land Quality Section at (919) 773-4:74. Reviewer Date P.O. Box 27627 - Mci-.h• N.C. 27611-7627 - Telephone (919) 733-3=33 r Pn E:,u 1 Gppcr rri:y P!`.--T+e P.clcn Lrrpleycr A4- 14 North Carolina Department of Cultural. Resources James B. Haunt, Jr., Gov=or Bcay Ray McCain, scetary November 9, 1995 MEMORANDUM TO: H. Franklin Vick, F.E., Manager , Planning and Environmental Branch Division of Highways Department of Transportation FROM: David Brook ?-•G Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer SUEJECT: SR 1141 from NC 59 to ER 1233 in Hope Mills, Cumberland County, U-2304A, Federal Aid Project STP-1141(3), Sta:? - Project E.2441501, 96-E-4_22220-0317 Division of ?srhives and History William S. ?: c=, Jr., Dimctor We have received information concerning the at;cve project from the Star= Clearinghouse. We have conducted a search of our files and are aware of no structures of 'historical or architectural importance located within the planning area. We recommend that no historic architectural survey be conducted for this project. There are. no known archaeological sites within the proposed project area. Ease'd on our present knowledge cf tiie are-a, it is Lniikcly that any archaeological resources which may be e!icibie for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places will be affected by the project construction. We, therefore, recornimend teat no archaeological investigation be conducted in connection with this project. The above comments are made pursuant to Secticn 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CF;; Far E00. Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. if you have questions concerning the above comment, ple=ase contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.. DE:slw cc: State Clearinghouse N. Graf B. Church T. Padgett A4-15 109 E--.-t Joccs Stre_, Ra!ci;h, Nord: Carolina 27601-2907 i TerhQW (910) 678-76t4 FAx (910) 678-7631 FAYET'I-EVIL.LE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION MAYOR I. L. DAWX:NS MAYOR EDWIN DEAVER CHAIRMAN VICI-CHAt2Id AN 9i0-?33-194. 4ID1?K:?3 C?? Q JaQ S November Z, 1995 Secretary Garland B. Garrett Jr. North Carolina Department of Transportation Post Office Box 25201 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201 Dear Secretary Garrett: Ps Chairman of the Transportation Advisory Committee (T AC) for the Fayetteville Urban Are=, I am ple__ed to submit our list of Transportation Improvement Proiects for consideration in the annual update of the NC DOT Transportation Improvement Program. These Pro ects have been prioritized according to perceived need for the entire transccranon .planning area. Each project is outlined individually on the following pages. If your staff should need any additional information on the projects, please have them call me or Mr. Rick Heicksen. Ir Sincere!y J. L Dawkins Chairman Enclosures r COMINUING - COMPIiEMNSIVE - COUPFAATIVE -'IRANSPORTAIION PLAMLNG A4-16 FayEaeville Urban Are= Eicycle Component Eicycle Incidental Project to Highway ProjErt November 30, 1 C°5 - Priority 6 Cumbe-land Road (SR 1141) - Fr ej=ct U-23C4 From Hope Mills Road (NC !-) to Owen prv=;'SF, 1007) Inc'ude bi i - cyc a lanes on both sides of the rca' from Hcce Mills Road to Yae Sere- 1;5K (7-3:1). Cumbe a:.nd Elementary Sc;,eci is located along this corridor. Enrollment of Cumbe-land E!e'ne:.ta-y Sc hocl is a=croXimate y A..36 students with 131 cr Z05-c' c s-tudents within walkinc%cicycie distance. Fcculadan density within a half mile bu`e- of this corridor is 9,502. Thee is one shopping area and three churches located in this corridor which contribute to pedest,,anl'oicfcle traffic. This project is also supported by the Transportation Coordinating Committee and t ,=- Cumberland County Eicycle Committee. _ A4-17 _ Cumberland Foa •ementary Scheot ,-•'??.. fr. cn \? ?7_ • ??. a e? Ie ??, !t! . i\ w 0 .u = har ...• ?f•a?• lLJ 3i • ?' e, 1 t • •. •,? , Cumberland Road 40 1_',OA 4 ara. I • s: r C>•c? J•. ? t`w ?w?•."{I ? ? ? OC ? 7wra y • . I O S? 1 ? 1• 11s• _ 1 T • i Oe • . i?f i '/J/?/ a ?C ? O. ,1w1°• ? lr` ? J tl y?. t r: •• ? • xn all ? °uu ? •-~ I • ,? Camden Road .K .. . ?•te • ' rOJEU-2810 t •,?- - .... Ii S r ? pl••? ?1 ,-• I,agp O? .° l°• 14 111-1 •`. \ •, I ?' :.?'• a ?.. .?:.... ? ? - ,, J p ?? i 1 =a X -IT < a t w ?' ,t n ,ae. . C :?' J o r s M i ? ?n ?t• • c ? er•P, G1 - L ?I I t fan \? \\+y\?f ' Y +,1 ? ?.'- IJ: ? l ftt. •1••O7 •\ i t'. • , _„ ,.e.t-••t X21 ?? Q ....• .oOy. 1'°r-"•••• ' ,- _ a _ ? •"'•" .• ? of ` •s' y Hope Mills Road ..... °•.a •..es . it• oat alb e•e ya .. ?:-•.?1=w. 1 \: ,taw O. q.t ?„JJ ?1.(l ?j. 1°Ot[w[l.7 °. ?\ 2 ?i.. \.r°M... '/?{? • {...? a.. :e•.?c ?' w', L^ W 4 ii ..?-.sot •' e% t? •,`Z• ` .Ot? w e .1 ?` I •fa:l.rf t ?7' i illy w . •eM ?'?i « - y w. -?: BICYCLE PROJECT PRIORITY '6{z N.T.S. aa- 18 i I` ROBERT C. wMLIAM S. COMMISSIONER P C' B LC WORKS C O iVi1vIISSIO N ra ?E?SCf4 STREET MULTON R 1MCFF0R0. C.^.MIMIISSI0NER P.0 BOx 1019 ROBERT W. SAUNOERS. COMMISSIONER OF THE CITY OF FAYE 7EVILLE FAYETTEVILL°.. N^-;TH CAKC*.:14.: 28302.1059 VAN-. B. NEAL COMMUSSIONER TE'17MCME iAREA CCOE 910) 483.1401 STEVEN K BlANCHARO. GENERAL MtANAGER F-. ARE.: CO' 910) 483.1429 ELECTRIC & war_-7 urrun_s February 11, 1997 . Mr. James Bridges NCDOT Plannin_a & Environmental PO Box 25201 Raleigh, NC 27611 SUBJECT. Future Uidenin; of Cumberland Road Dear Mr. Bridges: This le ter is in response to your inquiry as to what im.r-tact the proposed Cu--be,-land Road wide ir_g will have on an exis:i_-Q P%VC electrical substation located at the i nteaection of Curnberl=d Road and Carbine Street. In discussing this rra.Ler with Sam. Stryker. PVC Chief Elecu:cal Engineer, it was indicated the sta on currently has minirnal setback from Cumnbe:land Road and the loss of an additional 20' will be detrimental to our continued use of the site for an electrical substation. IfNCDOT does plan to proceed «ith the Aidening project on the north side ofCurnberland Road. PWC will have to consider its options that may include rebuilding all or a potion of the station within the bounds of our existing lot, or possibly relocating to an alternate site within the service area. I hope you will find this information useful in your planning process. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at 910-678-7409, or Mr. Stryker who may be reached at 910-678-746-4. Vey truly yours, PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION om McNeill Real Estate/Special Projects Manaser TMcN:yj cc: Steve Blanchard Sam Stryker • ,N 6:)1:=. Cp',:R7UN17Y -,-iRMA-116-E A`.ICN Er-'P TER 1 a4-1? a APPENDIX 5 CITIZEN'S INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP NEWS RELEASE AND INFORMATIONAL HANDOUT NOTICE OF A CITIZENS INFOR.`4ATICNAL WORSSHOP FOR THE PROPOSED WIDENING OF CUMBERLAND ROAD (SR 1141) FROM HOPE MILLS ROAD (NC 59).TO YAr•E STREET (SR 1233) Project 8.2441501 U-2304A P I U Cumberland County 11 A A citizens informational workshop will be held cn Wednesday, December 6, 1995 in the Cumberland Mills Elementary School cafeteria located at 2576 Hope Mills Road in Fayetteville. This will be an info +«al, open house workshop conducted between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Those wishing to attend may do so at their_ convenience during these hours. The purpose of this informational workshop is to present information, answer questions, and receive comments during =the e=arly design stages of the proposed widening of Cumberland Road. A five-lane roadway with curb and' cutter is prom esed from dope Mills Road to Yale Street. R=epresentatives of the Department cf Transportation will he available to discuss the proposed p=-Ject with thcs=_ a-:=ndinc. Fnycne desiring additional infCrmiiaticn ahcut t workshop"may contact Mr. James Bridges, North Carolina De=artment of Transportation, Planning and Environmental Branch, P.O. Ecx 25201, Raleigh. 14C 27E11 cr by teleThone at. (919) 733-3141 - Extension 246. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services fcr' disabled persons who wish to participate in the workshop. To receive special services, please call Mr. Bridges at the a'-cve_ number to give adequate notice prior to th°_ dame of the workshop. A5-1 North Carolina Department of Transportation Planning and Environmental Bran co O r z O A OF ? Ri WIDENING OF SR (CUMBERLAND ROAD) FROM NC 59 (HOPE MILLS ROAD) TO SR 1233 (YALE STREET) HOPE MILLS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY TIP PROTECT U-2304A DECEMBER 63 199 ciLizens Informational Workshop A5-2 ?•1oRTH CITIZENS INFORNLaTIONAL WORKSHOP WIDENING OF SR 1141 (CUNMERL 'IND ROAD) FROM NC 59 (HOPE MILLS ROAD) TO SR 12:3 (YALE STREET) HOPE IWIILLS CUMBERLAND COUNTY TIP PROJECT U -2304A DECEMBER 6, 1995 PURPOSE OF THE CT' =.- S I NFOWATIONAL WORKSHOP The purpose of the citizens informational workshop is to involve the public in the project planning process. If you have comments or suggestions about the proposed improvements deswfoed in this handout, please let a representative of the North Carolina Depar.-c-it of Transportation know. A comment sheet is provided for you to write down your questions or concerns so that we can keep a record of and fully consider your ideas, comments, and suggestions. The Noah Carolina De az-.-_1t of Transportation realizes individuals living close to a proposed project want to be informed of the possible efet-ts of the project on the:: homes and businesses. However, exact information is not available at this stage of the planning procts:. Additional design work is necessary before the actual right of wav limits can be esabiishea Mcre detailed information will be available at a later date. W arum comments on this proiect may be left with Nc.-,:a Cz-oiina Depa*nent of Tr spot-.:;cu representatives at the citizens info--= onal workshop or sui .:-ad •th=gh the mail. If additional information is needed or you would like to submit ccmments after the dzcns informational workshop, please address your requests and c.-=ears to: Mr. K Franklin Vick, P.E., Manage: Planning and Environme mI Branch North Carolina Depan Lent of Transportation P. 0. Box 25201 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Tine North Carolina Depz --e nt of Transportation's 1996-2002 Transportation Improver ant Program (TIP) proposes to widen SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) to a five-lane curb and gutter sea ion from NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) in Hope Mills to SR 1233 (Yale Suet). Tae project will cover a distance of 3.5 km (22 miles). The project area is shown on the attached map. PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT The purpose of this projec: is to alleviate congestion and improve safety along SR H41. Current estimates show up to approximately 21,700 vehicles per day on SR 1141 within the project limits. This is expected to increase to 24,700 vehicles per day by the construction year (2001) and to 34,000 vehicles per day by the design year (2020). The 1994 accident rate along SR 1141 from NC 59 to SR 1113 is 645.6 accidents per hundred million vehicle k.-Ica, tterc. There .ter e 141 accidents in 1994 within the project limits. During the same period the statewide average on uran secondary roads was 404.97 accidents per hundred million vehicle A5-3 kilome:e-s. Tne majority of accidents along SR 1141 were rear-end collisions. This is charame:istic of a roadway operating near or beyond its capacity. PROJECT SCHEDULE Currently, planning and ervironmeatll studies for the proposed proje= are being conducted. The Citizens Informational Workshop is a part of this process. A pubiid h=-:ng is anticipated for the project in the spring of 1997. Right of way acquisition is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 1999, and constructim is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2001. PROJECT COST Runt of Way Acquisition S2,917,000 .000 Construction S4.300 Total Estimated Cost S 7'217,000 PROPOSED 2VTROVEIMEN7S SR 1141 wiiI be widened to a five -lane rub and gun iiom NC 59 in Hope %, fills to SR 12:=. The need for additional turf. a lanes at intersections with heavy tr-c will also be inve_rigated throughout ti e-project. The proposed typical section is shown on the a=ch-.d figure. Three methods for widening SR 1141 are being rudied in cr;:= to provide the mos cos- " ele-:ive design while minimizing impacs on the social, economic a=d natural environment: smmet-teal widening, ear-side widening, and west-side wid-ening. It is likely t zl' a combination of these alte-na*.iv-- will be selected as the recommended alumnative. As a part of this project SR 1219 (Ireland Drive) and SR L?9 (Pine Sprags Drive) will be realigned to provide one four-lea intersection. A?so, the SR 1149 (-ochre Trail) and SR 2920 (UpchuTMch Road) intersection will be realir*ted to provide a four-leg inte.?e= :en. The relipm-meat of these into: secdotns will be done by either moving one road toward the odh or by moving both roads toward each other. A? 7lCIPATED RIGHT OF WAY MPACTS Tne existing right of way width along the project, is 60 feet Tae proposed widening will require additional right of way and will l%Kely require the relocation of resid=ces and businesses. However, until both environmental studies and preliminary design are completed, rerfic right of way impaes to individual properties cannot be de:-mined. Anticipated impacts to diridual prope-ties will be presented at the public hearing to be held in the spring of 1997. No final decision has been made retarding this project There,-'ore, the above information and schedule are preliminary and subject to change. As planning for the r, oie^_t continues, we will include all comments and suggestions to the extent possible JFB A5-4 a a E° E N ' ID E Ln av. N o ` v U U,^ uJ L o C!3 c " o _- Q L p 1 c U O C'e) - c •? ° -j M L G" r Co x o Lr l v E Q v 'E E^ •C v I m M N A5-5 u o Q 0 z 0 d L ? n L ? U U Ul T Z R:T d r T L7 ? OOOMW% U z 2 Ul 0 L! L U) V c 0 Proiects in Vicinity U-2308 Fayetteville NC 59, Exis`Z multi-lanes south of SR 100= (Camden Rd.) to US 401 B. Widen Roadway to a multi-lane facility. Right of Way - FFY 1997 ` Consztzuction - FFY 2000 , U-520 Hope Mills Bypass, SR 1141(Bin_- Dr.) to SR 1363 (E Lk Mill Road). Corsi act a mul::-Zane ciiity on new location. RigLt of Way -FFY 2001 Conr-cction -Post Ye a. E-.4 CSX Tr- spormtion. Replace Brd.= No. 170 ( To be let wig U-230^^-.B). Cosy: action -FFY 1996 U 2= 0"B SR 111, Widen to multi-lane facLi;r, tors Natal St. (SR 13 ^-".) to Owen Drive (SR 1007). Rim t of Way -FFY 1995 Cons-zLLsction -FFY 1996 11 A J, AS-6 `21 HARNS i ? , E• `ail :r / rA - -7L. I R. ??? R.ZhI ?. l 77FIa uunn r: G ' ., r.? r' e ; 's ? l?2 4 Cjm!.-MAss CZUh-.Y FAME.-MYL'_ ay ?L r s =i `r s \ Au Sn 1141. S;;Iocc f:70. C'-'-ME-E:;LANO CCUN'Y. Fes? ?iC? E?ICGc OV_? CSX .::.IlnCAO. Ac n_ FuY???c°Il?lc J•? " rfrr !1141 :\ 1` t lY'1 A rUj {: 1 L ????t, os . : ? .fe facer '1L ,14Sr? .u a fart t• e e a.L ner ,. us • 70 H Z _ w np Z ?^A O r Uft G' MAULAND COUNTY a ?? ;Ji L13I -?J-- FA.YE -il FIIL? E, SR 1141 (CUbIEE=L4NO ROAD, NC E? (HOPE MILLS FORD) TO S' 1007 (OWEN DRIVE), CUME=FUND COUNT'. WIDEN ROADWAY TO A FIVE LINE CUFS AND GU -i == FACILfi Y. CC 'OFDINA72- WITH B-2.5-2-4 if, A FAY ? ? ll1 E / rte'. AK4 -17f '-!\,r ?t JL..1 ?, a 10 ??? 1 to ?a- a C 3 t fa t VU \ A5-8 A5-? CONLNIEN17 SHEET WTDEVTNG OF SR 1141 (CUIv®ERL-A?NU ROAD) FROM NC 59 (HOPE NIILLS ROAD) TO SR 12:33 (YALE STREET) HOPE NJILLS CUMBERLAND COUNTY TRANSPORTATION BIPROVT:'vIBi 1T PROJECT L?2i04.? DECEINMER 6,1995 (You do not have to answer all the questions on these sheets, but ple_se take the time to S+ve us your comments and concerns re_grdins this proje- PIe:se continue any rmonses on the back of this she---) ADDRESS: CO.%LtitE-;N7S, CONCERNS AN iOR QLRSTiONS REGARDNG PROJECT U-'_='_ d t A5-10 WE WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR RESPONSES TO THE FOLLOW-LNG QUESTIONS REG.A.RDNG OUR CITIZEN INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP PROCESS: WAS THE PROJECT ADEQUATELY E-N21-ANTED TO YOL-? WERE NCDOT REPRESENTATIVES UNDER<T.ANDABLE ADD CLEAR IN THEIR E.XLANATIONS? WERE DISPLAY MAPS EASY TO READ AND UNDERSM Alves? -r_ PLEASE F-ULA- N. 'WERE NCDOT REPRESEtiZ ATIN HS COURTEOUS A-2N aLPFLZ? PLEAS= Etc.-'LAIN. F OW MIG'H T WE BETTER PR=:EN7 PROPOSED PROJECTS AND ADDRESS CITIZEVS CONCERNS IN FUTURE Lti: OP..`LATiONAL WORKSHOPS? HOW DID YOU HEAR P.30L 1 T'r.;5 NEE T ENG TODAY? DO YOU FEEL THE NEE T -.DE _:Y :. ?LICic=J? PLE? S= E : L. - ADDITIONAL CON2VENi5 OR QLESTIONS: Additional comments can be see: to Mr. H. FrVick, P.E., Ma-ag°: of the Planning and Environmental Branch, Nor`. C_-ci::.a Dera.? =.t ofT=nsporaticn, P.O. Box 25201, Ra!e:_'^.. Nc- Carolina 27611. A5- -11 s •:- It N. C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRANSMITTAL SLIP DATE October 5, 1995 TO• Eric Galamb REF. NO. OR ROOM, BLDG. DEMR FR games Bridges REF. NO. OR ROOM;. BLDG. p ACTION ? NOTE AND FILE - ?-,. PER OUR CONVERSATION ? NOTE AND RETURN TO ME' ?% PER YOUR REQUEST ? RETURN, WITH MORE. DETAILS ?' FOR YOUR APPROVAL ? NOTE AND SEE ME ABOUT THIS _ ? FOR YOUR INFORMATION ? PLEASE ANSWER ? FOR YOUR COMMENTS ? PREPARE REPLY FOR MY SIGNATURE ? SIGNATURE. ? TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ? INVESTIGATE AND REPORT,. COMMENTS: c .. October 5, 1995 MEMORANDUM TO: File R,ECFjVFD Oct 09 15 FROM: James Bridges ?^'?'?RON,yFNrAt s Project Planning Engineer ^L4 ??fNCFS Planning and Environmental Branch SUBJECT: Scoping Meeting Minutes for the widening of SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) from NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) to SR 1233 (Yale Street), Hope Mills, Federal Aid Project No. STP-1141(3), State Project 8.2441501, TIP Project U-2304A On September 14,1995 a scoping meeting was held on the above referenced project. The following attended the meeting: David Cox N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Jerry Snead Hydraulics John Taylor Location and Surveys Jack Matthews Photogrammetry Jimmy Capps Program Development (Scheduling) Nelson Frye Right of Way (Utilities) Hubert Thaggard Roadway Design Bob May Roadway Design Darrell Hensdale Statewide Planning Barry Shapiro Signals and Geometrics Kevin Bisby Traffic Control Stephanie Briggs Planning and Environmental-Permits Wilson Stroud Planning and Environmental James Bridges Planning and Environmental The findings and recommendations from this meeting and other scoping comments are outlined below: 1. Division Traffic has recommended two additional traffic signals on this project. The location of the traffic signals has not been determined. Also, a closed loop traffic signal system has been recommended at an estimated cost of $70,000. 2. Joint power distribution and transmission lines are located on the northside of SR 1141 along with a substation. If widening causes relocation of the lines or substation, this could cause an extensive increase in right of way costs. 3. There is a pumphouse on the northside of the Bulkhead Creek culvert and a sanitary sewer line on the southside. 4. Houses on the east end of the project may contain asbestos. 5. NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) west of SR 1411 will be widened to SR 1138 as a part of TIP Project U-2308. 6. Roadway should receive mapping by August 1996 and will provide preliminary plans by November 1996. 7. The Environmental Assessment will be scheduled to be complete by February 1997. The FONSI is scheduled to be complete in July 1997. 8. The State Historic Preservation Office does not recommend an architectural or archeological survey for this project. 9. Bulkhead Creek is a Class C water supply. Normal sedimentation and erosion control measures will be implemented on this project. 10. The existing 3-barrel culvert at Bulkhead Creek may need to be replaced with a box culvert instead of being extended. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to me at 733-3141 Ext. 246. jb cc: Scoping Participants Melba McGee November 27, 1995 Page 2 H. Will borrow locations be in wetlands? Borrow/waste areas should avoid wetlands to the maximum extent practicable. Prior to approval of any borrow/waste site in a wetland, the contractor shall obtain a 401 Certification from DEM. I. Did NCDOT utilize the existing road alignments as much as possible? Why not (-if applicable)? J. To what extent can traffic congestion management techniques alleviate the traffic problems in the study area? K. 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. 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 DEM from issuing the 401 Certification until a FONSI or Record of Decision (ROD) has been issued by the Department requiring the document. If the 401 Certification application is submitted for review prior to issuance of the FONSI or ROD, it is recommended that the applicant state that the-401 will not be issued until the applicant informs DEM that the FONSI or ROD has been signed 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 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. - State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director November 27, 1995 MEMORANDUM TO: Melba McGee, Legislative & Intergovernmental Affairs FROM: Monica Swihar??tlWater Quality Planning SUBJECT: Project Review #96-0317; Scoping Comments - NC DOT Proposed Improvements to SR 1141 in Hope Mills, TIP# U-2304A, Cape Fear Basin 03-06-15 The Water Quality Section of the Division of Environmental Management requests that the following topics be discussed in the environmental documents prepared on the subject project: A. Identify the streams potentially impacted by the project. The stream classifications should be current. B. Identify the linear feet of stream channelizations/ 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? DEM 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 and control measures are not placed in wetlands. G. - Wetland Impacts 1) Identify the federal manual used for identifying and delineating jurisdictional wetlands. 2) Have wetlands been avoided as much as possible? 3) Have wetland impacts been minimized? 4) Discuss wetland impacts by plant communities affected. 5) Discuss the quality of wetlands impacted. 6) Summarize the total wetland impacts. 7) List the 401 General Certification numbers requested from DEM. P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper W-_ r - STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JAMES B. HUNT JR. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS GARLAND B. GARRETT JR. GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY October 24, 1995 MEMORANDUM TO: Mrs. Chrys Baggett, Director State Clearinghouse Dept. of Administration FROM: H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager Planning and Environmental Branch SUBJECT: Improvements to SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) from NC 59 to SR 1233, Hope Mills, Cumberland County, Federal Aid Project No. STP-1141(3), State Project No. 8.2441501, TIP No. U-2304A The Planning and Environmental Branch of the Division of Highways has begun studying the proposed improvements to SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) from NC 59 to SR 1233. The project is included in the 1996-2002 North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program and is scheduled for right of way in fiscal year 1999 and construction in fiscal year 2001. This project proposes to widen the existing three-lane section of SR 1141 (Cumberland-Road) to a five-lane curb and gutter section from NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) in Hope Mills to SR 1233 (Yale Street). The purpose of this project is to alleviate congestion and improve safety along SR 1141. The alternatives to be studied will include eastside, westside, and symmetrical widening. 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 Environmental Assessment. This document will be prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. It is desirable that your agency respond by January 10, 1996 so that your comments can be used in the preparation of this document. If you have Bridges, Project Extension 246. HFV/plr Attachment any questions concerning the project, please contact James Planning Engineer, of this Branch at (919) 733-7842, RECEIVED OCT 2 61995 N.C. STATE CLEARINGHOUSE I NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS PLANNLNG AND ENVIRONMENTAL HOPE MILLS WIDEN SR 1141 (CUMBERLAND ROAD) FROM NC 59 (HOPE MILLS ROAD) TO SR 1233 (YALE STREET) CUMBERLAND COUNTY U-2304A 0 - -mile .5- ??--- ?ye w>m? STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TPANSPORTATION JAMES B. HUNT JR, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS R. SAMUEL HUNT III GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201 SECRETARY August 23, 1995 MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Eric Galamb DEM - DEHNR - Water Quality Section FROM: H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager Planning and Environmental Branch SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheets for Widening of SR 1141 from NC 59 to SR 1233, Cumberland County,.Federal Aid Project No. STP-1141(3), State Project No. 8.2441501,. TIP No. U-2304A 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 September 14, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. in the Planning and Environmental Branch Conference Room (Room 470). 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 James Bridges, Project Planning Engineer, at 733-7842, Ext. 246. ?? l5 JB/Pl r Attachment Z(- /s s s ?° 15, o? ?? Fo C c" Ft F? Rc«r PROJECT SCOPING SHEET Date: August 23, 1995 Revision Date TIP #: U-2304A Project #:8.2441501 F.A. Project #: STP-1141(3) Divsion: 6 County: Cumberland Route: SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) Function Classification: Length: 3.5 km (2.17 mi.) Description of project: The existing three-lane section of SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) will be widened to a five-lane curb and gutter section from NC 59 (Hope Mills Road)in Hope Mills to SR 1233 (Yale Street). Purpose of Project: The purpose of this project is to alleviate congestion and improve safety along SR 1141. Type of environmental document to be prepared: Environmental Assessment Environmental Study Schedule: An Environmental Assessment is to be completed by November 1996. A Finding of No Significant Impact is to be completed by July 1997. Right of way acquisition is to begin in fiscal year 1999. The project is to be let in fiscal year 2001. Type of funding: Federal and State Will there be special funding participation by municipality, developers, or other? Yes No X If yes, by whom and amount: ($) , or % How and when will this be paid? Project Development Stage Programming Planning XX Design 1 PROJECT SCOPING SHEET Existing Access Control: Full Partial None XX Proposed Access Control: Full Partial None XX Existing Typical Section of Roadway: 11 meter (36 ft) three- lane shoulder section Proposed Typical Section of Roadway: 19.5 meter(64 ft) five- lane curb and gutter section Number of: Interchanges 0 Grade Separations 0 Stream Crossings 1 Traffic Projections: min. max. Present (1995): 12,200 vpd Construction Year (2001): 14,500 vpd Design Year (2020): 21,800 vpd' Truck Percentages - 1995 % TTST 1 % DUAL 2 % DHV 9 Truck Percentages - 2020 % TTST 2 % DUAL 3 % DHV 10 Design Speed: 80 km/hr (50mph) 21,700 vpd 24,700 vpd 34,000 vpd Current Cost Estimate: Construction: .................................. $ 3,050,000 Right of Way: .................................. $ 2,917,000* TOTAL COST $ 5,967,000 2 TIP Cost Estimate: Construction: ................................. $ 4,300,000 Right of Way: .................................. $ 2,917,000 TOTAL COST $ 7,217,000 Right of Way: Will contain within Existing Right of Proposed Right of Easements: Type _ Utilities........ existing Right of Way? way Width 18.8 m (60 way Width 27.4 m (90 Est Width Est ....................Est Yes No X ft) ft) Cost $ 2,917,000 Cost $ Cost $ *RIGHT OF WAY SUBTOTAL: $ 2,917,000 CONSTRUCTION: ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENTS Item Comments Cost x Pavement Surface .................. ............... $ 733,090 Base .................................... $ Milling and Recycling ................... $ Turnouts ................................ $ Shoulders: Paved .................... $ Earth .................... $ x Earthwork ................................. $ 318,200 Subsurface Items .......................... $ x Subgrade and Stabilization ................ $ 115,832 x Drainage(List any special items) .......... $ 434,000 Subdrainage ............................... $ Structures Width X Length New Bridges X $ Remove Bridge X $ New Culvert x Culvert Extension .................... $ 20,000 Retaining Walls:0 Type: Avg. Ht. Skew $ x Concrete Curb and Gutter .................. $ 183,280 Concrete Sidewalk ......................... $ Guardrail ................................. $ Fencing ................................... $ 3 PROJECT SCOPING SHEET ESTIMATED COST OF IMPROVEMENTS Item Comments Cost x Erosion Control ........................... $ 22,200 Landscape ................................. $ Lighting .................................. $ x Traffic Control ........................... $ 65,100 Signing: New ......................... $ Upgrading ................... $ x Traffic Signals x New ................ $ 40,000 x Revised ............. $ 25,000 RR Signals New ................. $ Revised ............. $ With or without Arms ................ $ If 3R: Drainage Safety Enhancement .... $ Roadside Safety Enhancement ............... $ Realignment for Safety Upgrade ............ $ x Pavement Markings : Paint Thermo x Markers xx $ 47,740 Delineators ...............................$ Other (clearing, grubbing, mobilization)..$ 633,557 CONTRACT COST (SUBTOTAL).$ 2,638,000 Contingencies and Engineering ................... $ 412,000 PE Costs ........................................$ Force Account ................................... $ CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL.$ 3,050,000 4 L I NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF OF HIGHWAYS AND ENVIRONMENTAL BRANCH HOPE MILLS WIDEN SR 1141 (CUMBERLAND ROAD) FROM NC 59 (HOPE MILLS ROAD) TO SR 1233 (YALE STREET) CUMBERLAND COUNTY . U-2304A { 0 mile .5 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 MEMORANDUM To: From: Subject: April 16, 1998 Melba McGee, DENR SEPA Coordinator / Mary Kiesau, DWQ SEPA Coordinator fy?N APR 2 1 1998 Comments on DOT Scoping #98-0626; DWQ 3 12032 SR 1141 Widening from us 401 to the proposed Hope Mills Bypass; Cumberland County The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) requests that the following topics be discussed in the EA/EIS document: A. Identify the streams potentially impacted by the project. The current stream classifications and use support ratings for these streams should be included. This information is available from DWQ through the following contacts: Liz Kovasckitz - Classifications - 919-733-5083, ext. 572 Carol Metz - Use Support Ratings - 919-733-5083, ext. 562 B. Identify the linear feet of stream channelization/relocation. 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? DWQ 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. P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper Wetland Scoping April 16, 1998 Page 2 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 DWQ. DWQ is also concerned about secondary wetland impacts. For DWQ 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. 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. Please call Cyndi Bell at (919) 733-1786 if you have any questions regarding these comments. mek:\SR 1141 Scoping cc: Cyndi Bell - DWQ - ESB, Ecological Assessment Group 10 Hope Mills SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) From NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) to SR 1233 (Yale Street) Cumberland County Federal Aid Number STP-1141(3) State Project Number 8.2441501 T.I.P. No. U-2304A Administrative Action Finding of No Significant Impact U. S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration and N. C. Department of Transportation Submitted Pursuant to 42 U. S. C. 4332(2)(C) APPROVED: 3-Z4-11 Date W. D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager . * Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch 3 2? Date Nic of . Graf, P. ., Division Administrator pjveder ighway Administration Hope Mills SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) From NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) to SR 1233 (Yale Street) Cumberland County Federal Aid Number STP-1141(3) State Project Number 8.2441501 T.I.P. No. U-2304A Administrative Action Finding of No Significant Impact March 1999 Documentation Prepared in Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch By: u?l - Lubin V. Prevatt, P.E., Assistant Manager Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch .?`'& CAR pZ''• , ?SSS/30-. o a SEAL 6007 = - A D. TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE I. TYPE OF ACTION ....................................................................................................1 H. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION ............................................................1 III. RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE ................................................................... 2 A. PERMITS ................................................................................................................. 2 ........................................................................................................... ' B. SIDEWALKS 2 C. BICYCLE ACCOMMODATIONS ......................................................................... 3 D. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ................................................................................. 3 E. FLOODWAY MODIFICATION ............................................................................. 3 F. GEODETIC MARKERS .......................................................................................... 4 IV. SUMMARY OF BENEFICIAL AND ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ................................................................................................................ 4 V. COORDINATION AND COMMENTS ................................................................... 6 A. CIRCULATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT .......................... 6 B. COMMENTS RECEIVED ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT......... 6 C. COMMENTS RECEIVED DURING AND FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC.......... 10 HEARING ............................................................................................................. 10 VI. REVISIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT .........................12 A. REALIGNMENT OF BOONE TRAIL ............................................................................. 12 B. GRADE CHANGE AT BUCKHEAD CREEK .................................................................. 14 C. SR 1219 (IRELAND DRIVE RESTRIPING ................................................................. 14 D. RELOCATION OF HOUSES AND BUSINESSES ............................................................. 14 VII. ONLY PRACTICABLE ALTERNATIVE WETLAND FINDING ................15 VIII. BASIS FOR FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ...............................15 TABLES Table 1- Design Alternatives ................................................................................... 5 Table 2 - Predicted Noise Levels for U-2304A ........................................................ 5 Table 3 - Comparison of Alternatives ....................................................................14 FIGURES Figure 1 - Vicinity Map Figure 2 - Fayetteville Urban Area Thoroughfare Plan Figure 3 - Aerial Photograph Showing the Proposed Improvements Figure 4 - Wetland Site Figure 5 - Proposed Typical Section Figure 6 - Proposed Realignment of SR 1149 (Boone Trail) - Alternate 2 Figure 7 - 100 Year Floodplain Limits APPF.NDTX Comments Received on the Environmental Assessment ....................................... Al-24 Public Hearing Notice and Handout ...................................................................... A2-12 Relocation Report and Information ...................................................................... A3-4 Hope Mills SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) From NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) to SR 1233 (Yale Street) Cumberland County Federal Aid Number STP-1141(3) State Project Number 8.2441501 T.I.P. No. U-2304A FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Prepared by the Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch Division of Highways North Carolina Department of Transportation in Consultation with the Federal Highway Administration I. TYPE OF ACTION This is a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) administrative action, Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The FHWA has determined this project will not have any significant impact on the human environment. This FONSI is based on the Environmental Assessment, which has been independently evaluated by the FHWA and determined to adequately and accurately discuss the environmental issues and impacts of the proposed project. The Environmental Assessment provides sufficient evidence and analysis for determining that an Environmental Impact Statement is not required. The FHWA takes full responsibility for the accuracy, scope, and content of the Environmental Assessment. II. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to widen SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) from SR 1135 (John Smith Road) in Hope Mills to SR 1233 (Yale Street), a distance of 3.5 km (2.2 miles) (see Figure 1). NCDOT includes this project in the 1998-2004 Transportation Improvement Program (T.I.P.). Right of way acquisition is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 1999, and construction is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2001. NCDOT will widen SR 1141, which is an existing three-lane shoulder section, to a five-lane curb and gutter section. The proposed typical section will be 19.2 meters (64 feet) wide from face to face of curbs. It will provide four through lanes (two in each direction) and a continuous center left-turn lane. The proposed project will provide a design speed of approximately 80 km/hr (50 mph) in anticipation of a posted speed limit of 70 km/hr (45 mph). It will require 25.2 meter (83 feet) of right of way. The proposed improvements are shown in Figure 3. The estimated cost of the project is $12,025,000, including $8,425,000 for right of way acquisition and $3,600,000 for construction. The funding shown in the 1998-2004 T.I.P. is $3,150,000 for right of way acquisition and $4,300,000 for construction, for a total of $7,450,000. III. RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE A. PERMITS Impacts to jurisdictional wetlands and surface waters are anticipated. In accordance with provisions of section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344), a permit will be required from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) for the discharge of dredged or fill material into "Waters of the United States." Based on field delineations using the Global Positioning System (GPS) (see Figure 4), a Section 404 Nationwide Permit 33 CFR 330.5(a) (14) is likely to be applicable for jurisdictional surface waters found in the project study area. This permit authorizes construction provided the following conditions are met: (1) the width of the fill is limited to the minimum necessary for the actual crossing; (2) the fill placed in Water of the United States is limited to a filled area of no more than 0.1 hectares (1/3 acre); (3) no more than a total of 61 m (200 linear ft) of the fill for the roadway can occur in special aquatic sites, including wetlands; (4) the crossing is culverted, bridged or otherwise designed to prevent the restriction of, and to withstand, expected high flows and tidal flows and movement of aquatic organisms, and; (5) the crossing, including all attendant features, both temporary and permanent, is part of a single and complete project for crossing of a Water of the United States. A North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Section 401 Water Quality General Certification is required prior to the issuance of the Section 404 Nationwide #14. Section 401 Certification allows surface waters to be temporarily impacted for the duration of the construction or other land manipulations. B. SIDEWALKS The City of Fayetteville submitted a formal request, in accordance with the NCDOT Pedestrian Policy Guidelines, that sidewalks be included along Cumberland Road under TIP Project U-2304A. Although the project is outside the city limits of Fayetteville, the City of Fayetteville stated in its request that they anticipate annexing the portion of Cumberland Road included in the project limits before the let date of this project. Taking this into consideration, NCDOT has reviewed the request and has 2 determined sidewalks are warranted along Cumberland Road and will be included in the subject project if the section of Cumberland Road within the project limits is annexed before construction begins on the project. However, no determination has been made as to the cost participation percentages for the construction cost of the sidewalk installation. The Programming and TIP Branch of NCDOT is currently revising the Pedestrian Policy Guidelines and will notify the City of Fayetteville regarding the participation percentages after the revision is completed. A municipal agreement will be required between NCDOT and the City of Fayetteville before construction of the sidewalk will begin. NCDOT will continue to coordinate with the City of Fayetteville, the Town of Hope Mills and the Cumberland County Joint Planning Board concerning this issue. C. BICYCLE ACCOMMODATIONS The Transportation Advisory Committee of the Fayetteville Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) requested bicycle accommodations be included as a part of this project (see pages Al-21 through Al-24). Bike lanes along Cumberland Road are included in the 1998-2004 NCDOT Transportation Improvement Plan as an incidental project. The MPO is in the process of developing a local area bike route system which includes SR 1141 as a proposed route. The route system will serve to connect the downtown area of Hope Mills with the surrounding areas. It will also connect the surrounding residential areas to Cumberland Elementary School, located east of the project, shopping areas in the vicinity, and three churches located along the project. NCDOT reviewed the MPO's request and discussed it with both the MPO and the NCDOT Office of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation. Although this section of SR 1141 is a proposed bike route, the two SR 1141 widening projects to the east, B-2534 and U-2304B, do not include extra pavement width for bicycle traffic. Also, bicycle-safe (54- inch high) guardrail is not proposed on the new structure over the CSX Railroad being constructed under Project B-2534. Based on these considerations, only differential striping is recommended to accommodate bicycle traffic. This will provide 3.9-meter (13-foot) outside lanes and 3.3-meter (11-foot) inside lanes along SR 1141. D. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS A field reconnaissance survey identified three operational facilities and six non- operational facilities with the possibility for underground storage tanks within the proposed corridor alignments. NCDOT will conduct a site assessment of underground storage facilities located within the project area prior to right of way acquisition. If leaks and contamination has occurred, NCDOT will notify the Division of Water Quality. Also, an appropriate amount will be withheld from the property owner during right of way acquisition for clean up. The Geographical Information System (GIS) was consulted for the project corridor. The research showed that no regulated or unregulated landfills or dumpsites occur within the project limits. Based on the field reconnaissance and records search, there should be no further environmental conflicts which will impact this project. E.? FLOODWAY MODIFICATION Cumberland County is a participant in the National Flood Insurance Regular Program. The Buckhead Creek crossing is in a designated flood hazard zone, and is included in the detailed flood study, having established regulatory floodplain and floodway limits with corresponding water surface elevations. The established limits of the 100-year floodplain are shown in Figure 7; however, the floodway limits are not shown. No buildings with floor elevations below the 100-year flood level were observed in the vicinity of the stream crossing. The proposed reinforced concrete box culvert will have improved conveyance over that of the existing pipes; therefore, the backwater from the proposed culvert will not have a significant adverse affect on the existing floodplain, nor on the associated flood hazard. The reduction in backwater as a result of the proposed replacement with a culvert may require a floodway modification. ?a The Buckhead Creek crossing is below headwaters, but it is anticipated the crossing will qualify as a minor road crossing, and as such, an individual Section 404 permit will not be required. Based on field review, it is anticipated the proposed culvert can be accommodated without major modifications or realignment of the stream. The ys project is not in a water supply watershed nor a high quality water zone; therefore, ?to erosion and sedimentation will be controlled through the appropriate specification, installation, and maintenance of standard erosion and sedimentation control measures. Existing drainage patterns will be maintained to the extent practicable. Groundwater resources will not be affected as little, if any, excavation will be required. No major modification or realignment of Buckhead Creek will be required on this project. F. GEODETIC MARKERS This project will impact four geodetic survey markers. NCDOT will notify the N.C. Geodetic Survey prior to construction. IV. SUMMARY OF BENEFICIAL AND ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS The proposed improvements will allow more efficient vehicle operation and reduced travel times. This will result in road user cost savings. Automobile traffic safety will be enhanced. Access to homes, businesses, and public facilities will be improved. Increased channelization and sedimentation are the major anticipated impacts to water quality expected to result from the project. Scouring of the streambed, soil compaction, and loss of shading due to vegetation removal are also potential impacts. Erosive runoff is a major concern due to the substantial development of the area. No federally protected species, archaeological sites, or historic architectural resources will be affected. Approximately 2.5 hectares (6.1 acres) of additional right of way will be required for Project U-2304A, resulting in an estimated 16 residential relocations and six business relocations. Approximately 0.04 hectares (0.10 acres) of wetland will be impacted by this project in the vicinity of Buckhead Creek. As explained in Section III.E of the Environmental Assessment, avoiding impacts to this wetland would increase the proximity damages to residences in the vicinity of Buckhead Creek, thereby increasing the overall cost of the project. Three alternatives were studied in the vicinity of Buckhead Creek, north-side, south-side, and symmetrical widening and were evaluated based on the number of relocatees, right of way costs, and wetland impacts. Symmetrical widening was recommended because it provides the best balance between impacts to homes and businesses, impacts to water resources, and total project costs (see Table 1). 4 Table 1 - Design Alternatives ALTERNATIVE RIGHT OF. _RELOCATEE ` WETLANDS LINEAIZIMPACTS TO L WAY , S Y IMPACTED BULKHEAD CREEK COST'. _ (entire project k 11, w . F ,- ? acre'-=. s,'1Lfef- fir` Northside Widening $9,000,000 11 residential 0 0 19.2 63 5 business Southside Widening N/A * 13 residential 0.14 0.34 22.3 73 5 business Symmetrical Widening $8,425,000 16 residential 0.04 0.10 24.0 79 (recommended alternative) 6 business * This alternative was eliminated from further consideration because of the impacts to Buckhead Creek. It is predicted that approximately 123 residences and businesses will approach or exceed the FHWA Noise Abatement Criteria once the project is constructed; however, no receptors were found to be impacted by a substantial increase in future exterior noise levels. The following table shows the predicted noise levels at 15, 30, and 60 meters from the center of the nearest travel lane and the predicted maximum extent of the 72 and 67 dBA noise level contours: Table 2 - Predicted Noise Levels for U-2304A Maximum Predicted Leq Noise Contour Approximate Number of levels Distance Impacted Receptors According dBA (Maximum) to Title 23 CFR Part 772 72 67 Description 15m 30m 60m dBA dBA A B C D E SR 1141, NC 59 to SR 1136 71 67 62 20 m 38m 0 3 2 0 0 SR 1141, SR 1136 to SR 1249 72 68 62 21 m 39 m 0 72 11 0 0 SR 1141, SR 1249 to SR 2920 71 67 61 18 m 36m 0 12 1 0 0 SR 1141, SR 2920 to SR 1233 70 66 60 15 m 31 m 0 21 1 0 0 0 ]08 15 0 0 Note: 1. Maximum predicted Leq noise levels are measured from the center of the near traffic lane. 2. 72 dBA and 67 dBA contour distances are measured from center of proposed roadway This information was included in Table N5 on page A2-23 of the Appendix to the Environmental Assessment and is shown here to assist local authorities in exercising land use control over the remaining undeveloped lands adjacent to the roadway within local jurisdictions. In accordance with the NCDOT Traffic Noise Abatement Policy, the Federal/State governments are no longer responsible for providing noise abatement measures for new development for which building permits are issued within the noise impact area of a proposed highway after the Date of Public Knowledge. The Date of Public Knowledge of the location of the proposed highway project will be the approval date of CE's, FONSI's, ROD'S, or the Design Public Hearing, whichever comes later. For development occurring after this public knowledge date, local governing bodies are responsible for insuring that noise compatible designs are utilized along the proposed facility. V. COORDINATION AND COMMENTS A. CIRCULATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The Environmental Assessment was approved by the NC Division of Highways and the FHWA on May 11, 1998. The approved Environmental Assessment was circulated to the following federal, state and local agencies for review and comments. An asterisk (*) indicates a written response was received from the agency. Copies of the correspondence received are included in the Appendix (pages Al-1 through Al-24) of this document. U.S. Department of the Army-Wilmington District Corps of Engineers* U.S. Department of the Army-Wilmington Regulatory Field Office* U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-Raleigh* N.C. Department of Administration-State Clearinghouse* N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources: Division of Parks and Recreation, Division of Water Quality*, Division of Environmental Management, Division of Land Resources, Division of Soil and Water Conservation, Wildlife Resources Commission*, Fayetteville Regional Office* N.C. Department of Cultural Resources-State Historic Preservation Officer* N.C. Department of Marine Fisheries Region M Council of Governments Cumberland County Joint Planning Board City of Fayetteville Town of Hope Mills B. COMMENTS RECEIVED ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Comment: "Although we concur with the selected alternative to symmetrically widen SR 1141, we recommend bridging the crossing at Buckhead Creek to further minimize the wetland impacts." Response: The Environmental Assessment stated that approximately 0.14 ha (0.35 acre) of wetlands were anticipated to be impacted by the subject project. After conducting further field investigations, including the delineation of the Buckhead Creek wetland in the vicinity of the project using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment by NCDOT's Natural Systems Unit Lead Specialist Bruce Ellis, it was determined that only 0.04 ha (0.10 acre) of wetland will be impacted by the widening of Cumberland Road. The Corps was notified of this change in anticipated impacted area. The Corps agreed that bridging the Buckhead Creek wetland, while considered an avoidance alternative to impacting the wetlands, is not a cost effective means of minimizing wetland impacts. All measures to minimize wetland impacts during the construction of the proposed box culvert will be taken. Final designs have been modified to include increasing sideslope grades in the area of the wetland crossing as a means to reduce the overall footprint of the proposed roadway. This will, in effect, minimize the anticipated wetland impacts and will provide a balance between project costs and wetland impacts. Comment: "Your proposed project might be authorized by Nationwide Permit 14 provided it meets the criteria of that nationwide permit. However, based on the level of impacts identified in the EA, an individual Department of the Army permit will be required unless impacts to wetlands meet the criteria for this general permit and are minimized to the maximum extent practicable." Response: As stated above, original estimates included in the Environmental Assessment anticipated approximately 0.14 ha (0.35 acre) of wetland impact in the vicinity of Buckhead Creek. Wetland delineation based on final designs determined that approximately 0.04 ha (0.10 acre) of wetland impacts will result from the proposed widening of Cumberland Road. All feasible and reasonable measures to minimize wetland impacts have been taken, including the use of steeper sideslopes in the vicinity of Buckhead Creek which will reduce the footprint of the proposed roadway and will minimize impacted wetland acreage. The anticipated impacted wetland acreage for the proposed improvement is now well within the 1/3 acre limit for authorization of a Nationwide Permit 14. Comment: "We refer you to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's "Procedures for `No Rise' Certification for proposed Developments in regulatory Floodways," copies of which have been provided previously to your office. The project should be designed to meet the requirements of the NFIP and be in compliance with all local ordinances." Response: The proposed crossing at Buckhead Creek is in a regulatory floodway. NCDOT will take all appropriate measures during final hydraulic designs to comply with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's "No-Rise" certification requirements for proposed developments in regulatory floodways. N.C. Division of Water Quality Comment: "DOT studied three alternatives, all of which would require further encroachment (0.25 to 0.50 acre fill in wetlands plus 89 linear feet of N stream loss) on Buckhead Creek and its associated wetlands. Although the selected alternative is not the least damaging to wetlands, we concur that it 3 v represents the most practical alternative considering local social and p environmental factors." 7 Response: Comment noted. The recommended alternative will impact approximately 0.10 acres of wetland associated with Buckhead Creek and will not require relocating any property in the vicinity of the creek. This alternative creates the best balance of impacts between the natural environment and the social environment. Comment: "DOT anticipates approval of this work under Nationwide Permit 14 (General Certification 3106); however, the anticipated 0.35 acre impact exceeds the 0.33 acre threshold for Nationwide Permit 14. Unless this impact is reduced, the project would require submittal of an Individual Permit application. We strongly encourage DOT to reduce the footprint of this project at the Buckhead Creek crossing to minimize impacts on wetlands and the stream. This could have added benefit to DOT of reducing the time required to process a Nationwide versus an Individual Permit." Response: As previously stated, original estimates included in the Environmental Assessment anticipated approximately 0.14 ha (0.35 acre) of wetland impact in the vicinity of Buckhead Creek. Wetland delineation based on final designs determined that approximately 0.04 ha (0.10 acre) of wetland impacts will result from the proposed widening of Cumberland Road. All feasible and reasonable measures to minimize wetland impacts have been taken, including the use of steeper sideslopes in the vicinity of Buckhead Creek which will reduce the footprint of the proposed roadway and will minimize impacted wetland acreage. The anticipated impacted wetland acreage for the proposed improvement is now well within the 1/3 acre limit for authorization of a Nationwide Permit 14. Comment: "Based upon the impacts described in the EA, neither wetland nor stream mitigation will likely be required for this project; however, DOT should note that if total project impacts for T.I.P. Nos. U-2304A and B together exceed 1.0 acre of fill in wetlands, mitigation will be required in accordance with DWQ Wetland Rules {(15A NCAC 2H.0506(h)(3)}, the Wetland Restoration Program will be available to use for wetland mitigation." Response: A Categorical Exclusion was completed on October 19, 1994 for TIP Project U-2304B, which proposed to widen SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) to a six-lane curb and gutter facility from SR 1344 (Natal Street) to SR 1-kN 1007 (Owen Drive). Construction of this project was completed in November of 1998. This project does not impact any wetlands or streams in the vicinity of the project; therefore, the combined total impacts to wetlands and streams for TIP Projects U-2304A and B are equal to the total impacts associated with TIP Project U-2304A and will result in less than 1.0 acre of fill in wetlands. Comment: "We ask DOT to provide a discussion of the anticipated construction methodology at the Buckhead Creek crossing. DWQ is advised that full restoration (including removal of fill material and planting/monitoring of vegetation) of temporary fill areas exceeding one acre will be required in accordance with Condition #4 of General Certification 3114 (Nationwide Permit 33). All temporary fill material must be removed from construction access areas. On May 27, 1997, DWQ submitted to DOT a 3 Response: 3 3 ?v u` U v? draft restoration policy for temporary impact areas. We anticipate finalization of this policy prior to construction of this project." The Buckhead Creek crossing will require the replacement of the exisli three 2100mm (84 in.) corrugated metal pipes wi a ou a arrel 3m culven"WflT require two phases, the first phase will shift traffic to the upstream (north) side of Cumberland Road while the south end of the culvert is constructed. Phase two will shift traffic onto the newly constructed south end of the culvert and the northern most section of the culvert will be built. Travel lanes in the vicinity of the culvert will be reduced to 3.3 m (11 ft) as a measure to minimize the necessity of temporary fill. A temporary stilling basin will be constructed on the downstream side (south) of the proposed culvert, in the southwest quadrant of the Buckhead Creek / Cumberland Road intersection. This stilling basin will be used to filter water pumped from the culvert during construction. All quadrants of the Buckhead Creek / Cumberland Road intersection where studied for possible sites of the temporary stilling basin; however, the proposed site was the only feasible location. The existing topography of the northeast quadrant would not allow the stilling basin to operate properly. The northwest quadrant is currently occupied by a residential structure and the southeast quadrant site contains an existing sewer line. The temporary stilling basin proposed for this site will be 23 m x 25 m (75 ft x 82 ft) in size and will impact approximately 0.1 acres of the wetland located in the Buckhead Creek vicinity. Once construction of the culvert is complete, all fill associated with the temporary stilling basin will be removed. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Comment: "We support NCDOT in the decision to improve existing facilities rather than to construct new highways. NCDOT should minimize wetland impacts to the maximum extent practicable and should use best management practices to protect wetlands and surface waters outside the project limits. At this time, we concur with the EA for this project and anticipate our concurrence with the upcoming Finding of No Significant Impact." Response: NCDOT is recommending the alternative which best balances the impacts to both the natural and social environments for this project. Although some wetlands will be impacted by this project, the recommended alternative reduces right of way impacts to homes and businesses located in the vicinity of Buckhead Creek while minimizing the associated impacts to the wetland along this project. NCDOT will implement Best Management Practices throughout the construction of this project. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Comment: "The [Fish and Wildlife] Service considers that this EA adequately addresses the existing fish and wildlife resources and the potential impacts of this proposed project on these resources. Based on the information provided, the Service concludes that this project, implemented as described, will not have significant impact on resources under our jurisdiction, and would not oppose Department of the Army authorization of this project under Nationwide Permit #33." Response: Comment noted. C. COMMENTS RECEIVED DURING AND FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC HEARING Following the circulation of the Environmental Assessment, an open forum public hearing was held at the Douglas Byrd High School in Fayetteville on September 24, 1998. Copies of the public hearing notice and a copy of the handout presented at the public hearing are included in the Appendix of this report (pages A2-1 through A2-12). Approximately 50 citizens attended the public hearing. Several issues were raised by local residents. Overall, the comments made by the attendees indicated support for improvements along SR 1141. Some of the comments received during the public hearing which reflect the various questions asked and comments made are listed below: Comment: "I would like to ask, what would be the cost to replace our fire station?" Response: Alternate 1 (see section IV.A of this report) proposes to relocate the Cumberland Road Fire Station as part of the realignment of Upchurch Drive. The current right of way estimate for the Cumberland Road widening involving this alternative is $8,575,000, which includes the relocation of the Fire Station. Comment: "[the fire station] has been very good to the area that we live in, and outstanding Fire Department. We would hate to lose it. I have lived in that area since 1957 and I really appreciate my Fire Department and I would like to save it. I live on the corner of Boone Trail and Cumberland Road, 4102 and I have 4104 and 4105 Boone Trail. But I would still like to see us save our Fire Department if possible." Response: Based on comments from the public hearing, discussions with the Cumberland Road Fire Station, and right of way cost estimates, NCDOT has reevaluated the initial proposal to realign Upchurch Drive. Instead, NCDOT now proposes to realign Boone Trail such that it ties into Cumberland Road at the Upchurch / Cumberland Road intersection, thereby creating a four-legged intersection. This alternative will require the relocation of seven residential and four business properties and has an estimated right of way cost of $3,500,000. The total. right of way cost for the Cumberland Road widening, including this alternative to realign Boone Trail is estimated to be $8,425,000. Comment: "...the land that will be given to the Transportation Department for a certain amount. If there is a septic tank or water meter that falls within that, will this be removed and replaced by the Department, with no cost to the property owner?" 10 Response: NCDOT is scheduled to begin right of way acquisition in August 1999. At this time, right of way agents will meet with all property owners who are affected by the subject project to assess the proposed damages to the property and appraise the value of the property. If a septic tank or well is located within the proposed right of way and can not be moved to an acceptable location elsewhere on the property, NCDOT will purchase the entire property and its existing structure for the appraised value determined by the right of way agent. Comment: "Are you going to raise the road or is everything going to stay level." Response: The proposed project will not raise the existing road grade by more than approximately two inches, if any at all. Some regrading will be required to tie the berm at the back of the curb into the existing ground; however, because the existing terrain in the vicinity of Cumberland Road is relatively level, only a slight change in elevation will occur. Comment: "...there at Dumbarton where Owen Grove Nursery is at, I have had to sit there for forty-five minutes before I could get out on Cumberland Road, as it is right now, to go left. Could there be a stop light there or traffic light?" Response: Under the subject project, NCDOT proposes gi4t?ure a intersection of SR 1136 (Wingate Street) and Cumberland traffic projections estimate only 300 vehicles a day turning left from SR 1399 (Dumbarton Road) onto Cumberland Road in the design year 2020. This volume does not meet the traffic warrants for a signalized intersection, therefore a signal is not proposed at this intersection under this project. The proposed middle continuous turn lane on Cumberland Road should make entering the flow of traffic on Cumberland Road easier from the side streets along the project. The additional through lanes on Cumberland Road will reduce congestion and increase the gaps in traffic flow, thereby allowing turning vehicles from the side streets to enter Cumberland Road more efficiently and with greater ease than they presently are able to. Comment: "I would like everything done to keep our Fire Department where it is at." Response: Comment noted. NCDOT has changed its original design to realign Upchurch Drive and relocate the Cumberland Road Fire Station. The design for the widening of Cumberland Road now proposes to realign Boone Trail and leave the Fire Station in its current location. Comment: "I am the Pastor of Faymount Baptist Church. We definitely want to keep our Fire Department where it is. They are not only a good neighbor, but they are also a good friend. They do a lot for everybody in the community." Response: NCDOT has reevaluated the original proposed realignment of Upchurch Road and has determined, based on right of way cost estimates and comments from local citizens and representatives from the Fire Station, that relocating the Fire Station would increase the project cost and would 11 displace a needed community service. For these reasons, NCDOT proposes to realign Boone Trail instead of Upchurch Road under this project (see Section VI.A of this report). Comment: "...why would we displace an agency [Catholic Social Ministry] providing free social services to Cumberland County residents, financially punish a business tax payer, and increase overall road expenses? Wouldn't it be wiser to not align these two totally dissimilar roads (Boone Trail is a major thoroughfare, while Upchurch Road is a short, dead-end, dirt road)? If safety is the issue, why not close Upchurch Road and relocatettwo houses and six trailers, a much easier and less expensive task. Does State law require realignment? Response: Although there is no law requiring realignment of offset intersections, they have proven to be areas with high accident rates. For this reason, NCDOT typically realigns these types of intersections during widening projects and intersection improvement projects. Traffic volumes are used in determining which "leg" of the intersection is the best candidate for realignment, typically the lower volume road is realigned. However, this is not always the case, NCDOT evaluates each intersection on a case by case basis and analyzes not only traffic volumes, but right of way and construction costs, numbers of relocatees, feasibility of construction, and local residents' and officials' comments. The decision to realign Boone Trail, as opposed to Upchurch Drive, was based on several of these factors including, but not limited to, right of way costs, construction costs, numbers of relocatees, intersection safety, traffic volumes, and access to Cumberland Road for the Cumberland Road Fire Station. NCDOT originally proposed to realign Upchurch Drive due to its low traffic volumes; however, the realignment would have required the relocation of the Cumberland Road Fire Station. In meetings with the Fire Station, NCDOT was provided with preliminary cost estimates for relocating the fire station. These estimates were significantly higher than the cost for realigning Boone Trail. Approximately seven residential relocatees and four business relocatees will be required for the Boone Trail realignment versus two residential and three business relocatees for the Upchurch Road realignment. At the public hearing the majority of the attendees spoke in favor of realigning Boone Trail in order to save the fire station. VI. REVISIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT A. Realignment of Boone Trail The Environmental Assessment proposed to realign SR 2920 (Upchurch Drive) to tie into SR 1141 opposite SR 1149 (Boone Trail). This realignment required the relocation of the Cumberland Road Fire Station, located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of SR 2920 and SR 1141. Prior to the public hearing, a meeting was held between NCDOT and Cumberland Road Fire Station staff to discuss the proposed relocation of the station. The fire station staff expressed concerns about being relocated and stated that they did not want to be relocated, contrary to what NCDOT originally thought based on comments from the citizens informational workshop. Alternatives to relocating the fire station were 12 discussed at this meeting and it was decided that two alternatives, listed below, for the Boone Trail / Upchurch Road / Cumberland Road intersection realignment would be presented at the public hearing for comments. Alternative 1 Alternative 1 proposes to relocate the Cumberland Road Fire Station and realign Upchurch Road as stated in the Environmental Assessment. Right of way costs for alternative 1 are estimated to be $3,575,000 and would included the relocation of the Cumberland Road Fire Station. This alternative would also require the relocation of one residential and two businesses. Under both alternatives, a right turn lane from west bound Cumberland Road onto Boone Trail would be constructed in order to accommodate a heavy volume of traffic turning from Cumberland Road north onto Boone Trail. This turn lane will require the purchase of additional right of way from the power substation, located on the north side of Cumberland Road just east of the Boone Trail/Cumberland Road intersection. Considerable additional right of way costs could be added to the project if this power substation is required to relocate. The right turn lane discussed above will be shortened to avoid impacting the substation if necessary. Alternative 2 The second alternative would include the realignment of Boone Trail to tie into Cumberland Road at the Upchurch Drive / Cumberland Road intersection, thereby creating a four-legged intersection. This would require the relocation of seven residences and four businesses in the vicinity of this intersection; however, it would allow the fire station to remain at its current location. A painted island will be placed at this intersection in front of the fire station and double stop bars will be used to provide a break in the traffic queue at the intersection. This, in conjunction with the fire station's existing signal preemption button, will allow access to the intersection for the fire station in the event of an emergency. Mountable curb and gutter will also be used in front of the fire station to allow access to the two front bays for emergency vehicles and fire trucks. Estimated right of way costs for this alternative are $3,500,000. Based on comments received at the public hearing and discussions with the Cumberland Road Fire Station staff, Alternate 2, which proposes to realign SR 1149 (Boone Trail) instead of SR 2920 (Upchurch Drive), is now the recommended alternate. This alternate allows for the Cumberland Road Fire Station to remain in its current location while maintaining the goal of realigning an offset intersection to improve the safety and functionality of the intersection. Alternate 2, while requiring the relocation of six additional residences and two additional businesses, is estimated to have a right of way cost of $8,425,000. In comparison, Alternate 1 has an estimated right of way cost of $8,500,000. This difference in cost can be attributed in part to the cost of relocating the Cumberland Road Fire Station as proposed under Alternate 1. Because Alternate 2 accommodates the public's request to leave the fire station in place, satisfies the original intent of realigning an offset intersection to improve safety and operation, and provides a reduction in the overall right of way cost, NCDOT recommends Alternate 2 as the preferred alternate. 13 Table 3: Comparison of Alternatives t i ?^Nt -?777` - 77 `? r? g?ght of Way ?,'{ costs> {Residential 3i Business1 Total.Riaht ? f JJ L ST t1 Hopedale ?ielocatoes? ?? 're7ocatees? of Way ??3 f tree? tai kt3.- Hopedale - ?'Ilopedale Total ? costs fors 4 i h5 r K w-':tr Street.to"Everitt ? awl iv Street to..Eventk relocatees for entire Street Alternative 1 11 residential (realign Upchurch $3,575,000 1 3 4 business $8 500 000 Drive) 1 non-profit , , Alternative 2 16 residential (realign Boone $3,500,000 6 4 6 business $8 425 000 Trail) , , B. Grade Change at Buckhead Creek Pavement wedging is proposed for Cumberland Road in the vicinity of Buckhead Creek in order to raise the grade of the existing roadway. This grade change will improve the vertical curvature of Cumberland Road in this area and will allow for a correctly sized double-barrel box culvert to be placed at the Buckhead Creek crossing which will not v change the existing floodplain elevation of the creek. The grade change will begin approximately 70 m (230 ft) west of Buckhead Creek and will extend approximately 500 m (1640 ft) to 36 m (118 ft) east of SR 1399 (Dumbarton Road). The existing pavement will be raised a maximum of approximately 0.3 m (1 ft) through this area. C. SR 1219 (Ireland Drive) Restriping SR 1219 (Ireland Drive) will be widened and restriped to provide for two lanes of travel in the northbound direction, a middle two way left turn lane, and one lane of travel in the southbound direction. The outside northbound lane ends approximately 270 m (886 ft) north of the Ireland Drive / Cumberland Road intersection, at which point Ireland Drive is a 6 m (20 ft) two lane roadway. D. Relocation of Houses and Businesses In the Environmental Assessment, it was stated there would be a total of eleven residential, four business, and one non-profit relocations for the Cumberland Road widening project. As explained in Section VI.A. of this report, after the public hearing, NCDOT changed the proposed realignment of the Upchurch Drive/ Boone Trail / Cumberland Road intersection in order to avoid the relocation of the Cumberland Road fire station. The updated relocation report (see page A3-3 through A34) shows six residential and four business relocations for the realignment of Boone Trail, alternate 2. The entire project, including the Boone Trail realignment, is then estimated to have a total of sixteen residential and five business relocations. 14 VII. ONLY PRACTICABLE ALTERNATIVE WETLAND FINDING Executive Order 11990 established as a national policy to avoid, to the extent possible, adverse impacts on wetlands and to avoid direct or indirect support of new construction in wetlands wherever there is a practicable alternative. NCDOT will not be able to totally avoid wetlands because doing so would produce unreasonable cost increases for the project due to impacts to existing development along Cumberland Road. Impacts to wetlands will be minimized because the project does not require construction on new location; it will use a curb and gutter section which will minimize the amount of cut and fill; and Best Management Practices will be implemented throughout construction. It was determined there is no practicable alternative to the proposed construction in wetlands and that the proposed action includes all practicable measures to minimize harm to wetlands which may result from such use. VIII. BASIS FOR FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Based upon a study of the proposed project documented in the Environmental Assessment and upon comments received from federal, state and local agencies and the public, it is the finding of the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration that this project will not have a significant adverse impact upon the human or natural environment. The project is not controversial from an environmental standpoint. No significant impacts to natural, ecological, cultural, or scenic resources are expected. The proposed project is consistent with local plans and will not disrupt any communities. In view of the above evaluation, it has been determined a Finding of No Significant Impact is applicable for this project. Therefore, neither an Environmental Impact Statement nor further environmental analysis will be required. 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BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 IN REPLY REFER TO November 9, 1998 Planning Services Section Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager Planning and Environmental Branch North Carolina Division of Highways Post Office Box 25201 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201 Dear Mr. Gilmore: This is in response to a letter from your office dated May 15, 1998, requesting our comments on the "Federal Environmental Assessment for Hope Mills, widen SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) from NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) to SR 1233 (Yale Street), Cumberland County, Federal Aid No. STP-1141(3), State Project No. 8.2441501, TIP Project No. U-2304A" (Regulatory Division Action I.D. No. 199600485). 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. Our Regulatory Division will be providing their comments on waters and wetlands by separate letter. Enclosed are our comments on flood plains. We appreciate the opportunity to comment on this project. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us. Sincerely, W_ kUw_'? 1%-L-C. Alex Morrison, Jr., Chief, Technical Services Division Enclosure 4 71 .. s t t Al-1 November 9, 1998 Page 1 of 1 U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS. WILMINGTON DISTRICT. COMMENTS ON: i "Federal Environmental Assessment for Hope Mills, widen SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) from NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) to SR 1233 (Yale Street), Cumberland County, Federal Aid No. STP-1141(3), State Project No. 8.2441501, TIP Project No. U-2304A" (Regulatory Division Action I.D. No. 199600485) FLOOD PLAINS: POC - Mr. Bobby L. Willis, Planning Services Section at (910) 251-4728 The proposed project is located in Cumberland County, which participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Based on a review of Panels 155 and 160 of the February 1982 Cumberland County Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), the roadway crosses Buckhead Creek, a detailed study stream with 100-year flood elevations determined and a floodway defined. (The floodway limits are not shown on older versions of FIRM's, but rather are included separately on Flood Boundary and Floodway Maps.) This crossing is referred to on page 32 of the Environmental Assessment (EA) and shown on Figure 7 in the EA. We refer you to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's "Procedures for'No Rise' Certification for Proposed Developments in Regulatory Floodways," copies of which have been provided previously to your office. The project should be designed to meet the requirements of the NFIP and be in compliance with all local ordinances. Al-2 DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 IN REPLY REFER TO November 2, 1998 Regulatory Division Action ID No. 199600485, TIP U-2304A, Widen SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) from NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) to SR 1233 (Yale Street), Cumberland County, North Carolina. Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager Planning and Environmental Branch Division of Highways North Carolina Department of Transportation Post Office Box 25201 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201 Dear Mr. Gilmore: Please reference your letter dated May 15, 1998, requesting comments on the Federal Environmental Assessment (EA) for the above referenced project. According to the EA, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to widen SR 1141 (Cumberland Road), which is an existing three-lane highway, to a five-lane curb and gutter highway. The total project length is 2.2 miles. The purpose of the proposed project is to alleviate congestion and improve safety along SR 1141. Four alternative widening options were considered including widening on north side, south side, symmetrical, and a combination of these three alternatives. The NCDOT's preferred alternative is to symmetrically widen SR 1141. The NCDOT's preferred alternative would result in approximately 0.35 acres of wetland impacts in the vicinity of Buckhead Creek. The existing crossing at Buckhead Creek contains three corrugated metal pipes 84 inches in diameter. Based on the EA, NCDOT found this structure to be hydraulically inadequate and proposes to replace it with a double-barrel (10 ft x 7 ft) box culvert (RCBC). According to the EA, minimization of wetland impacts associated with this alternative will be considered during final design. Although we concur with the selected alternative to symmetrically widen SR 1141, we recommend bridging the crossing at Buckhead to further minimize the wetland impacts. R E C ?L 1998 ?, .. Al-3 As stated in our letter dated November 13, 1995 Department of the Army (DA) permit authorization, pursuant Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977, as amended, will be required for the discharge of excavated or fill material in waters of the United States or any adjacent, wetlands in conjunction with this project, including disposal of construction debris. Your proposed project might be authorized by Nationwide Permit 14 provided it meets the criteria of that nationwide permit. However, based on the level of impact identified in the EA, an individual Department of the Army permit will be required unless impacts to wetlands meet the criteria for this general permit and are minimized to the maximum extent practicable. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the Wilmington Field Office, Regulatory Division, at (910) 251-4634. Sincerely, A'A--?g .Ie a Dave Timpy Regulatory Project Manager Wilmington Field Office Al-4 ?pP`MEQ °United States Department of the Interior O ?? 9 FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Raleigh Field Office - -? a Post Office Box 33726 ?'4RCH 3 Raleigh, North Carolina 27636.3726 June 15, 1998 Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager Planning and Environmental Branch N .C. Divicinn of Highways P.O. Box 25201 Raleigh, NC 2761 Dear Mr. Gilmore: GEi1/?C4 -JUN 1 6 1998 Z DIVIrICN OF ,,!?K Thank you for your letter of May 15, 1998, requesting comments from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) on the Environmental Assessment (EA), dated May 1998, for the widening of SR 1141 (Cumberland Road),from NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) to SR 1233 (Yale Street) (TIP No. U-2304A), in Hope Mills, Cumberland County, North Carolina. This report is provided in accordance with provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661-667d) and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543). According to the EA, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to widen SR 1141 from a three-lane, grass shoulder thoroughfare to a five-lane face-to-face curb and gutter facility for a distance of 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles). The typical section will provide four through lanes and continuous left-turn lane. The completed project will be 19.2 meters (64 feet) wide from curb face to curb face, with a 3.0 meter (10-foot) grass berm on each side. Purpose and Need The EA points out that existing SR 1141 currently operates at a low level of service (i.e. there is a greater traffic volume than the road can adequately handle) and this problem will only become more severe in the foreseeable future. This project will alleviate congestion and improve safety along SR 1141, thus improving the level of service. The Service concurs that the primary purpose and needs for this project have been adequately stated and supported by written discussion and tabular data. Al -5 Alternatives Analysis In addition to the Do Nothing and Postponement Alternatives, four alternatives were carried forward for further consideration, (symmetrical widening, north side widening, south side widening, and a combination of these three). All alternatives considered were either on, or } immediately adjacent to, the existing road. The major differences were in right-of-way and wetland impacts. However, wetland impacts are minimal; 0.35 acre and 89 feet of linear impact along Buckhead Creek (the only stream crossing) for the symmetrical alternative, 0.25 acre and 24 feet of linear impact for the north side widening, and 0.5 acre and 89 feet of linear impact for the south side widening. After further assessment, symmetrical widening was chosen because it had the least amount of right-of-way impacts and was a compromise on wetland impacts. The Service concurs with this decision. However, the Service retains the right to recommend other alternatives, if data not contained in this EA become available, and to provide comments on the final alignment of the highway within the corridor selected. Wetlands As required by the Clean Water Act Section 404(b)(1) guidelines of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the NCDOT should first endeavor to avoid, then minimize, and finally compensate for wetland losses that would be incurred if this project is implemented. As noted in Table 3 (pg. 10), there will be a small amount of wetland loss and streamside impact associated with construction of the preferred alternative. The EA (pg. 10) presents measures that the NCDOT has committed to for avoidance and minimization of wetland losses. These include selection of an alternative that minimizes encroachment into wetlands in the project corridor, siting the project as close to the existing right-of-way as practicable, and the use of Best Management Practices for Protection of Surface Waters. Because of the minimal wetland and streamside impacts, the NCDOT expects to apply for a Section 404 Nationwide Permit 33 (CFR 330.5(a)(14)) because: (1) wetland impact is limited to approximately one-third (0.35) acre; (2) streamside impact is less than 200 linear feet; and, (3) the crossing of Buckhead Creek will be appropriately culverted. Endangered Species The Service notes that the EA provides a detailed discussion (pgs. 18-25) of the potential project related impacts on federally-listed threatened and endangered, and candidate, species. The NCDOT has reviewed the Service's map of known occurrences of federally-protected species in Cumberland County, and of seven species shown, only one, the red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) (Picoides borealis), has been recorded in proximity to the project site. As the project site is highly developed and urbanized, and there are no open old growth stands of southern pines within the project area, NCDOT has concluded (pgs.19-20) that the project will have no effect on Al-6 this species. The Service concurs with this determination. However, this decision would be reconsidered if additional information on listed species that could be impacted by this project comes to light, or if there is a significant change in project plans. Section 4(f) Section 4(0 of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 specifies that the Secretary of Transportation may not approve the use of land from any publicly owned park, recreational area, wildlife and waterfowl refuge, or other designated area, purchased all, or in part, with federal funds unless a determination has been made that: (1) there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of the land from the property; and, (2) the action includes all possible planning to minimize harm to the property from such use. The NCDOT has determined that this project will not use any property from any resource protected by Section 4(f). The Service concurs with this determination. Summary The Service considers that this EA adequately addresses the existing fish and wildlife resources and the potential impacts of this proposed project on these resources. Based on the information provided, the Service concludes that this project, implemented as described, will not have significant impact on resources under our jurisdiction, and would not oppose Department of the Army authorization of this project under Nationwide Permit #33. The Service appreciates the opportunity to comment on the project. Please advise us of any changes in project plans and provide us with your response to any issues we have raised in this letter. If you have any questions regarding these comments, contact Tom McCartney at (919) 856-4520, ext. 32. Sincerely, ohn M. Hefne'f Field Supervisor cc: NCDOT, Burton, Raleigh, NC COE, Mike Bell, Raleigh, NC FHwA, Graf, Raleigh, NC WRC, McBride, Creedmoor, NC EPA, Bisterfeld, Atlanta, GA FWS/R4:TMcCartney:TM:06/12/98:919/856-4520 extension 32:\U-2304A.tip Al-7 North Carolina 5 1998 JUN 2 ProDram ms Department of Administrati James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Mr. Whit Webb N.C. Department of Transportation Program Development Branch Transportation Building Raleigh, NC 27611 Dear Mr. Webb: Katie G. Dorsett,' Secretary June 24, 1998 a• Re: SCH File # 98-E-4220-0764; Environmental Assessment Proposed Widening of SR 1141 (Cumberland Rd.) from NC 59 (Hope Mills Rd.) to SR 1233 (Yale St.) in Hope Mills, Cumberland County, NC; TIP #U-2304A The above referenced project has been reviewed through the State Clearinghouse Intergovernmental Review Process. Attached to this letter are comments made by agencies reviewing this document. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (919) 733-7232. Sincerely, Mrs. Chrys Baggett, Director N. C. State Clearinghouse Attachments cc: Region M 116 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-8003 Telephone 919-733-7232 An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Al-9 .F NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES B. HUNTJR?t- NOR " z -.w lift-.Y ` --: MEMORANDUM TO: Chrys Baggett State Clearinghouse FROM: Melba McGee ?/ Environmental Review Coordinator RE: 98-0764 EA Cumberland Road Widening, Cumberland County DATE: June 26, 1998 The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has reviewed the proposed information. The attached comments are for the applicant's information and consideratioin. Thank you for the opportunity to review. attachments h? L N-C JUN 2 4 1998 N.C. STA i E CLEAP, ?;GyOU.SE Al-10 P.O. BOX 27687, RALEIGH NC 27611-7687 / 512 NORTH SALISBURY STREET, RALEIGH NC 27604 PHONE 919-733.4984 FAX 919.715.3060 WWW.EHNR.STATE.NC.US/EHNR/ n., c.,??.? nee..e+,..,.+? r e«?o., .....? e.-+?r,N cuo? n•.<o . v?d e«vr•, <nn nv o.. «.<....?<?..<o e.e<o NC LWO WO ENVSCI Fax:?l?-??:-cccc 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 June 16, 1998 MEMORANDUM To: Mary Kiesau Through: John DorneA From: Cyndi Bell („Q Jun 16 'S8 16:08 F.C5i06 D E N R Subject: Environmental Assessment for SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) Widening from NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) to SR 1233 (Yale Street) in Hope Mills Cumberland County State Project No. 8.24.4150 1, T.I.P. No. U-2304A DENR # 98-0764, DWQ # 12099 The referenced document has been reviewed by this office.-.. The Division of Water Quality (.DWQ) is responsible for issuance of the Section 401 Water Quality Certification for activities which impact waters of the state including wetlands. The proposed work described within this EA includes symmetrical widening of 2.2 miles of SR 1141 from NC 59 to SR 1233 (T.I.P.1\o. U-2304A). The widening of an additional 0.34 mile of SR 1141 from West of SR 1344 to SR 1007 will be discussed in a separate document (U-2304B). The segment discussed bereia will involve up to 0.35 acre of till in riparian wetlands associated with the extension of an existing perennial stream crossing. DWQ offers the following comments based upon review of the document: A) DOT studied three alternatives, all of which would require further encroachment (0.25 to 0.50 acre fill in wetlands plus 89 linear feet of stream loss) on Buckhead Creek and its associated wetlands. Although the selected alternative is not the least damaging to wetlands, we concur that it represents the most practical alternative considering local social and environmental factors. B) DOT anticipates approval of this work under Nationwide Permit 14 (General Certification 3106); however, the anticipated 0.35 acre impact exceeds the 0.33 acre threshold for Nationwide Permit 14. Unless this impact is reduced, the project would iy require submittal of an Individual Permit application. We strongly encourage DOT to ?Yl reduce the footprint of this project at the Buckhead Creek crossing to minimize impacts t® \ ?? Q) on wetlands and the stream. This could have the added benefit to DOT of reducing the time required to process a Nationwide versus an Individual Permit. P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh. North Carolina 27625-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 915-733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Emp;oyer 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper Al-I1 NC DL0 WO ENVSCI Fax:919-733-9959 Jun 16 '98 16:09 P.06i06 Ms. M. aty Kiesau Memo June 16, 1993 Page 2 of 2 C) Based upon the impacts described in the EA, neither wetland nor stream mitigation will likely be required for this project; however, DOT should note that if total project impacts for T.I.P. Nos. U-2304A and B together exceed 1.0 acre of fill in wetlands, mitigation will be required in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H.0506(h)(2). DOT is also advised that, in accordance with DWQ Wetland Rules, 115A NCAC 2H.0506(h)(3) ), the Wetland Restoration Pr Drant will be available to use for wetland mitigation. D) We ask DOT to provide a discussion of the anticipated construction methodology at the Buckhead Creek crossing. DWQ discourages placement of temporary fill in this wetland if at all possible. DOT is advised that full restoration (including removal of fill material and planting/monitoring of vegetation) of temporary fill areas exceeding one acre will be required in accordance with Condition #4 of Cxneral Certification 3114 (Nationwide Permit 33). All, temporary fill material must be removed from construction access areas. On May 27, 1997, DWQ submitted to DOT a d=aft restoration policy for temporary impact areas. We anticipate finalization of this policy prior to construction of this project. Based upon the project description provided in the EA, a 401 Water Quality Certification will be required for this project. Final permit authorization will require formal application by NCDOT and written concurrence from DNVQ. Please be aware that this approval will be contingent upon evidence of avoidance and minimization of wetland and stream impacts to the extent practical, and provision of wetland and stream mitigation where necessary. DWQ appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the EA. DOT is reminded that issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification requires satisfaction of water quality concerns, to ensure that water quality standards are met and no wetland or stream uses are lost. Questions regarding the "01 Certification Program should be directed to Cyndi Bell at (919) 733-1786 or Cvnd^, i Bell @h?o.z. r.state.ne.us in DWQ's Water Quality Environmental Sciences Branch. Cc: Dave Timpy, COE, Wilmington Tom McCartney, FRS, Raleigh David Cox, WRC U2304A Al-12 ivCW'C , HCF , F HLLS LHKE TEL 'al's-5 ?8-983-,_1 Jun Z2 _ 10 : C5 7_1 loo . uu:_ F. I-: . North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 91.9-733-3391 + Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director MEMORANDUM TO: Melba McGee Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, DENR FROM: David Cox, Ilighway Project 96ordin or Habitat Conservation Program,_ DATE: June 22, 1998 Si;IIJECT: North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Environmental Assessment (EA) for SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) Widening, from NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) to SR 1233 (Yale Street), Cumberland County, North Carolina. TIP No. U-2304A, SCH Project No. 98-E-0764. Staff biologists with the N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission have reviewed the subject EA and are familiar with habitat values in the project area. The purpose of this review was to assess project impacts to fish and wildlife resources. Our comments are provided in accordance with certain provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(c)) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat_ 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d). NCDOT proposes to widen SR 1141 from a three-lane shoulder section to a five-lane curb and gutter section from NC 59 to SR 1233. The project length is approximately 2.2 miles Projected wetland impacts for the recommended alternative total approximately 0.35 acres. We support NCDOT in the decision to improve existing facilities rather than to construct new highways. NCDOT should minimize wetland impacts to the maximum extent practicable and should use best management practices to protect wetlands and surface waters outside the project limits. At this time, we concur with the EA for this project. and anticipate our concurrence with the upcoming Finding of No Significant Impact. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this EA. If we can be of any further assistance please call me at (919) 528-9886. cc: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Raleigh Dave Timpy, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington Al-13 State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Reviewing Office: - fe c U INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW - PROJECT COMMENTS Project Number:'/? - 6 - D 1 L 1< Due Date: -j- After review of this project it has been determined that the ENR permit(s) and/or approvals indicated may need to be obtained in order for this project to comply with North Carolina Law. Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office indicated on the reverse of the forth. JI applications, information and guidelines relative to these plans and permits are available from the same Regional Office. PERMITS SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS O Permit to construct & operate wastewater treatment facilities, sewer system extensions & sewer systems Application 90 days before begin construction or award of construction t O i not discharging into state surface waters. con racts. n-s te inspection. Past-application technical conference usual. O NPDES - permit to discharge into surface water and/or Permit to operate and construct wastewater facilities Application 180 days before begin activity. On-site inspection. Pre-application conference usual Additionall obtai i discharging into state surface waters. . y, n perm t to construct wastewater treatment facility-granted after NPDES. Reply time, 30 days after receipt of plans or issue of NPDES permit-whichever is later. O Water Use Permit Pre-application technical conference usually necessary O Well Construction Permit Complete application must be received and pemtit issued prior to the installation of a well. O Dredge and Fill Permit Application copy must be served on each adjacent riparian property owner. On-site inspection. Pre-application conference usual. Filling may require Easement to Fill from N.C. Department of Administration and Federal Dredge and Fill Permit. O Permit to construct & operate Air Pollution Abatement facilities and/or Emission Sources as per 15 A NCAC N/A (2Q.0100, 2Q.0300, 2H.0600) X Any open burning associated with subject proposal must be in compliance with 15 A NCAC 2D.1900 Demolition or renovations of structures containing asbestos material must be in compliance with 15 A NCAC 2D.1110 (a) (1) which requires notification and removal prior to demolition. Contact Asbestos Control Group 919-733-0820. N/A O Complex Source Permit required under 15 A NCAC 2D.0800 The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be properly addressed for any land disturbing activity. An erosion & sedimentation control plan will be required if one or more acres to be disturbed. Plan filed with proper Regional Office (land Quality Sect) At least 30 days before beginning activity. A fee of $30 for the first acre and 52000 f h ddi i accompany the plan. or eac a t onal acre or part must O The Sedimentation Pollution control Act of 1973 must be addressed with respect to the referenced Local Ordinance. O Mining Permit On-site inspection usual. Surety bond filed with ENR. Bond amount varies with type mine and number of acres of affected land. Any are mined greater than one acre must be permitted. The appropriate bond must be received before the permit can be issued. O North Carolina Burning permit On-site inspection by N.C. Division Forest Resources if permit exceeds 4 days O Special Ground Clearance Burning Permit - 22 counties in coastal N.C. with organic soils On-site inspection by N.C. Division Forest Resources required "if more than five awes of ground clearin activiti i l g es are nvo ved. Inspections should be requested at least ten days before actual bum is planned." O Oil Refining Facilities N/A rl Dam Safety Permit If permit required, application 60 days before begin construction. Applicant must hire N.C. qualified engineer to: prepare plans, inspect construction, certify construction is according to ENR approved plans. May also require permit under mosquito control program. And a 404 permit from Corps of Engineers. An inspection of site is necessary to verify Hazard Classification. A minimum fee of$200.00 must accompany the application. An additional processing fee based on a percentage or the total project cost will be required on completion. Al-15 Normal Process Time (statutory time limit) 30 days (90 days) 90-120 days (N/A) 30 days (N/A) 7 days (15 days) 55 days (90 days) 60 days 60 days (90 days) 20 davs (30 days) (30 days) 30 days (60 days) 1 day (N/A) I day (N/A) 90-120 days (N/A) 30 days (60 days) Normal Process Time PERMITS SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS (story time limit) O Permit to drill exploratory oil or gas well File surety bond of 55,000 with ENR running to State of NC conditional that 10 da any well opened by drill operator shall, upon abandonment, be plugged /p ) according to ENR rules and regulations. O Geophysical Exploration Permit Application filed with ENR at least 10 days prior to issue of permit 10 days Application by letter. No standard application form (N/A) O State Lakes Construction Permit Application fee based on structure size is charged. Must include descriptions & 15-20 days drawings of structure & proof of ownership of riparian property. (N/A) O 401 Water Quality Certification N/A 60 days (130 days) O CAMA Permit for MAJOR development 5250.00 fee must accompany application 55 days (150 days) O CAMA Permit for MINOR development $50.00 fee must accompany application 22 days - (25 days) O Several geodetic monuments are located in or near the project area. If any monuments need to be moved or destroyed, please notify. N.C. Geodetic Survey, Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611 O Abandonment of any wells, if required must be in accordance with Title 15A. Subchapter 2C.0100. O Notification of the proper regional office is requested if `orphan- underground storage tanks (LISTS) are disc v d d i o ere ur ng any excavation operation. O Compliance with 15A NCAC 2H 1000 (Coastal Stormwater Rules) is required. 45 days (N/A) Other comments (attach additional pages as necessary, being certain to cite comment authority) REGIONAL OFFICES Questions regarding these permits should be addressed to the Regional Office marked below. O Asheville Regional Office Fayetteville Regional office 59 Woodfin Place Suite 714 Wachovia Building Asheville. NC 28801 Fayetteville, NC 28301 (704) 251-6208 (919) 486-1541 O Mooresville Regional Office 919 North Main Street, P.O. Box 950 Mooresville, NC 28115 (704) 663-1699 O Washington Regional Office 943 Washington Square .Nall Washington. NC 27889 919) 946.6481 O Raleigh Regional Office 3800 Barrett Drive, Suite 101 Raleigh, NC 27609 (919) 571-4700 O Wilmington Regional Office 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 (919) 395-3900 O Winston-Salem Regional office 585 Waughtown St. Winston-Salem, NC 27107 (910) 7714600 Al-16 NORTH CAROLINA SIA'ir: I:L?AtcllVun?Jubr DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley Clearinghouse Coordinator Dept. of Cultural Resources Archives-History Bldg. Raleigh NC REVIEW DISTRIBUTION Dept. of Agriculture Dept. of Crime Cont./ Public Safety Dept. of Cultural Resources Dept. of Environment & Natural Res Mid-Carolina COG PROJECT INFORMATION APPLICANT: N.C. Department of Transportation TYPE: National Environmental Policy Act ?qT/G?O ERD: Environmental Assessment DESC: Proposed Widening of SR 1141 (Cumbe and Rd ) from NC 59 (Hope Mills Rd.) to SR 1233 (Yale St.) in Hope Mills, Cu erland ounty, NC; TIP #U-2304A CROSS-REFERENCE NUMBER: 96-E-4220-0317 The attached project has been submitted to the N. C. State Clearinghouse for intergovernmental review. Please review and submit your response by the above indicated date. If additional review time is needed, please contact this office at (919)733-7232. AS A RESULT OF THIS REVIEW Th-E FOLLOWING IS SUBMITTED: i?]. NO COMMENT a COMMENTS ATTACHED l SIGNED BY: ` DATE : MAY 2 9 1998 Al-17 STATE NUMBER: 98-E-4220-0764 F02 DATE RECEIVED: 05/26/1998 AGENCY RESPONSE: 06/22/1998 REVIEW CLOSED: 06/26/1998 1 Jr,l'„ ?. P ;_i rFG?IVD JUN 1 81998 N.C. STATE CLEARINGHOUSE JUN 0 2 1998 4 vs';1?J•'.J December 24, 1998 Mr. William D. Gilmore, P.E. Manager Planning and Environmental Branch North Carolina Department of Transportation P.O. Box 25201 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 Dear Mr. Gilmore: The City of Fayetteville is interested in participating in the construction of sidewalk for the widening of Hope Mills Road/NC 59, Project U-2308 and Cumberland Road/SRI 141, Project U-2304A as per the policy guidelines established by DOT. The project includes territory within the City of Fayetteville, Town of Hope Mills and unincorporated portion of Cumberland County. However, the unincorporated area will be annexed by Fayetteville or Hope Mills in the near future. Both municipalities realize and understand the benefits associated with sidewalks along busy thoroughfares. I feel confident an arrangement could be agreed upon by Fayetteville and Hope Mills in conjunction with these two projects. On behalf of Fayetteville, I would like to highlight the reasons DOT should participate with the municipalities on the construction of sidewalk for these two projects. 1. The City Council of Fayetteville has established a sidewalk policy which includes the establishment of a sidewalk on one side of the street of a thoroughfare. 2. The City of Fayetteville has participated on past joint efforts with DOT on widening projects. 3. The sidewalk construction for these two projects will connect to other thoroughfares that have sidewalk. In addition, these two widening projects meet at the intersection of Hope Mills Road/NC 59 and Cumberland Road/SRI 141. By providing sidewalk on both projects it will link safe pedestrian access for a large segment of the community. 433 HAY STREET FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28301.5537 (910) 433-1612 Al-19 An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer PLANNING DEPARTMENT. 4. As mentioned in item 3, the connection of the two projects makes it critical to include the sidewalk for both projects. There are many businesses that are located along both roads. In addition, large housing areas are located behind these commercial establishments. Sherwood Park Elementary School and J.W. Coon School are located on Hope Mills Road. The Fayetteville City Council has made a commitment to provide sidewalks in the vicinity of schools. 6. The current pedestrian traffic is forced to walk on the shoulder of the road. The additional lanes will eliminate most of the walking area. A sidewalk is required to safely facilitate the pederstrian movement. 7. The traffic count is approaching 20,000 average daily trips for each road. The traffic is likely to increase as more and more development occurs in this area. The City of Fayetteville looks forward to participating on both projects. Your attention on this matter is most helpful. If you have any questions, please call me at (910) 433-1996. Sincerely, Jimmy Teal Chief Planning Officer Al-20 TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE S=etary to TAC Pact o(fm BG¢ 1829 Fayettcvilk, NC 28302 Tekphooe (910) 678-7614 FAX (910) 678-7631 FAYETTEVILLE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION MAYOR 1. L. DAWKINS CHAIRMAN 910433-1992 MAYOR EDW IN DEAVEY VTCE•CHAIYYA'N 910-42 -4SS5 DES 4 1995 November 22, 1995 Secretary Garland B. Garrett Jr. North Carolina Department of Transportation Post Office Box 25201 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201 Dear Secretary Garrett: As Chairman of the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Fayetteville Urban Area, I am pleased to submit our list of Transportation Improvement Projects for consideration in the annual update of the NC DOT Transportation Improvement Program. These Projects have been prioritized according to perceived need for the entire transportation planning area. Each project is outlined individually on the following pages. If your staff should need any additional information on the projects, please have them call me or Mr. Rick Heicksen. incerely J. L. Dawkins Chairman Enclosures CONTINUING - COMPRFIrENSIVL• - COOPERATIVE - TRANSPORTA110N PLANNING Al-21 J w .nl. TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITFEE .rcaP...ol+r L, 1829 FxrucQk, NC 28302 Telephone (910) 678-7614 FAX (910) 678-7631 FAYETTEVILLE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION MAYOR J. L. DAWKINS MAYOR EDWIN DEAVEY CHAIRMAN VICE-CHAIRMAN 9104911992 910424.45M November 15, 1995 The Transportation Advisory Committee, at its meeting on November 15, 1995, endorsed all of the currently programmed projects for the Fayetteville Urbanized Area as listed in the Fiscal Year 1996 -_2002 North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program and our Local Transportation Improvement Program. - ?e h2?t4o? J. L. Dawkins Chairman CONTINUING - COMPRFIM4SIVE - COOPERATIVE -1RANSPORTA110N PLANNING Al-22 J Fayetteville Urban Area Bicycle Component Bicycle Incidental Project to Highway Project November 30, 1995 Priority 6 Cumberland Road (SR 1141) - Project U-2304 From Hope Mills Road (NC 59) to Owen Drive(SR 1007) Include bicycle lanes on both sides of the road from Hope Mills Road to Yale Street(5p 1233), Cumberland Elementary School is located along this corridor. Enrollment of Cumberland Elementary School is approximately 436 students with 131 or 30% of students within walking/bicycle distance. Population density within a half mile buffer of this corridor is 9,502. There is one shopping area and three churches located in this corridor which contribute to pedestrian/bicycle traffic. This project is also supported by the Transportation Coordinating Committee and the Cumberland County Bicycle Committee. Al-23 +°r atl' is ?; • y' ' --.?\? ?? ' ° r • Cumberland Road u i lementary School S `•? y , y j 1 J f ., ? b cam ??• ?, °yr?o •aR I J o IS E:fl I f °'• Cumberland Road ?° ?*` ?` G• :?` ProjectU-2304 a l?'wJ Y I I . `•' xy ,\ I • 'tl0 y 1 C °? r 1 °LL? •t ? r ooM s,, .° rC» a+°D a ),u `*A ?. s< Ye ssi]"ur `•°° ?2? 6?b ? ? ? X11 i I y yr ...• ..,• ?. P +<p? • •bb as ¦1 r. scc --Do ' Camden Road o.¦?..? AVE II E°c •r.?• • rrr? s•u °1< I Project U-2810 sO d )vc. ra Pima a t{ cT vs ac?tl] <cs1 - - + ? ?•` ? 11 aw]¦wu ", \ or i iii pw• alll * ? ?1 • • f ir?\ e+ L TwILL W. w • ?) a ??• o •+ r J • •? ?. ? L s W sa i ?•. ? ° 40 off' ?, r' , ;r o¦ 1rs+erc o } ?owa?). j'° U >> 'rq ' • o d L CIA. • Q r --Vas •w i NC 8 F V Q ; ?? f rill O ? _ `•\ S L 1 rl » 4 a•sa >s {D ac ? - ?I • .Ia lo,)wv a C< + 3 •GT. +TOrl w¦vly Of. S o a°nw•a ¦t1 •fr? • W Q swnw st. K)¦tl]Ayl 4t1e )YO Cyr?fl •Gtl •'(/? Q "O¦Ir T?l f,¦111e< e+ i rb QjY ' • IIfL Hope Mills Road as 1.. e o 1 ,1 r1f __ w z • ;; w, « `?? "°"",`,": Project U-2308 • YIMLIY f ° ° < l o` / Mwf Dw. Rlf • R :? w? VY OZ :' . " uru i `M•• c ?` ' N szoGZntto o• F- L O 2 wn, U) ` i w Y w e ue ti p so Co o' - o csoc ' a . r > c r. ` { _ f »p,L< • ° i S •),/w ??'•, Kr OY = yllw Yyor J CL ?? , ??.. 4 r a • S .?? _ ? a j ¦oa),•w y r 1 J MI •vN i W 4 szl : c d )YOwa?l : i ?, fo wv g '' . o I,o.a u g am s ? R C ? < ..? • t . " •re ..__. •.1 BICYCLE PROJECT Z Al PRIORffY ' 6 -24 Sca?-_ N.T.S. APPENDIX 2 Public Hearing Notice and Handout JAMES GOVERNOR MEMORANDUM TO: Secretary Norris Tolson Sew Mr. Bill Gilmore, PE 'Z` Planning & Environmental Branch e o 2 ?99a STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION P.O. BOX 25201. RALEIGH. N.C. 27611-5201 E. Noms TOLSON September 1, 1993 SECRETARY FROM: L. L. Hendricks ?- ?-- Public Hearing Officer Citizens Participation Unit RE: Notice of a Public Hearing on the Proposed Widening/Im Cumberland Road (SR 1141) from Hope Mills Road (NC Street (SR 1233) The following Notice is furnished for your information: ?CEIV? SEP 0 2 1998 zqnt$. of Yale V . U-2304A The project proposes to widen/improve existing Cumberland Road from a three lane roadway with shoulders to a five lane facility with curb and gutter. LLH:plt Attachment cc: Mr. W. Lyndo Tippett, Board of Transportation Member Mr. David R. Green, Board of Transportation Member Mr. Len Sanderson, PE Mr. J. D. Goins, PE Mr. D. R. Morton, PE Mr. J. B. Williamson, Jr. Mr. R. L. Hill, PE Mr. C. W. Leggett, PE Mr. Whit Webb, PE Mr. C. W. Brown, PE, RLS /Mr. Bill Gilmore, PE Mr. G. T. Shearin, PE Mr. W. R. Brown, PE Mr. J. M. Lynch, PE Mr. C. H. Casey, PE Mr. Robert Mathes Mr. Danny Rogers Ms. Rosy Goode Mr. Everett Ward Mr. Ron Poole, PE Mr. Pate Hodges, Right of Way Agent FHWA A2-1 r?o Transportation Building NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED WIDENING/IMPROVEMENTS OF CUMBERLAND ROAD FROM HOPE MILLS ROAD TO YALE STREET Project 8.2441501 U-2304A Cumberland County , The North Carolina Department of Transportation will hold the above Public Hearing on Thursday, September 24, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the Douglas Byrd High School Auditorium located at 1624 Ireland Drive in Fayetteville. The hearing will consist of an explanation of the proposed location and design, right of way requirements and procedures, and relocation advisory assistance. The hearing will be open to those present for statements, questions, comments, and/or submittal of material pertaining to the proposed project. Additional material may be submitted for a period of 10 days from the date of the hearing to: NCDOT, L. L. Hendricks, Citizens Participation Unit, P. 0. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611. This project proposes to widen/improve existing Cumberland Road (SR 1141) from Hope Mills Road (NC 59) to Yale Street (SR 1233). The existing three lane roadway with shoulders will be widened to a five lane facility with curb and gutter. The total length of the proposed project is approximately 2.3 miles. Additional right of way and the relocation of homes and businesses will be required for this project. A map setting forth the location and design and a copy of the environmental document - Environmental Assessment - are available for public review in the North Carolina Department of Transportation's Division Office located at 558 Gillespie Street in Fayetteville. Representatives of the Department of Transportation will be available to discuss the proposed project with those attending the Public Hearing. Anyone desiring additional information may write to Mr. L. L. Hendricks, Citizens Participation Unit, P. 0. Box 25201, Raleigh, NC 27611; telephone (919) 250-4092; FAX (919) 250-4208; or email Hendricks@doh.dot.state.nc.us. NCDOT - in compliance with the American's With Disabilities Act - will provide auxiliary aids and services for disabled persons who wish to participate in the hearing. To receive special services, please call Mr. Hendricks at the above number to give adequate notice prior to the date of the hearing. A2-2 CUMBERLAND ROAD - ry ? emu... 9 r v _ ? • { O ``r ?'.'r .. - M? ?. y f T ? ? 2 ? _ ? ??`? wrQeFi C 4 ? j e, ? µ?a' j t^ - - ,. ? ? r - y`M y ...A.?.?.yPROJECT 8. 2?4150.1- - TIP. NQ:g w U?2 '? 304A - _ :?- x .. CsUMBERLAND COUNTY ??, - . ?? ??. ?: COMBINED PUBLIC HEARING DOUGLAS BYRD HIGH SCHOOL - - SEPTEMBER 24,1998 A2-3 AGENDA 1. WELCOME II. INTRODUCTIONS III. HANDOUT IV. MAP V. RIGHT OF WAY PROCEDURES VI. PUBLIC COMMENT PURPOSE OF PROJECT The purpose of this project is to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety for the project area, thereby improving the level of service. Traffic volumes through this area are projected to exceed 21,800 vehicles/day east of Boone Trail and 34,000 vehicles/day west of Pine Springs Drive within the next twenty years. The current accident rate through the project area is approximately three times higher than similar type roads located throughout North Carolina. The proposed improvements will benefit the region and local community by providing safer and more efficient travel through the area. PURPOSE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tonight's hearing is one step in the Department of Transportation's procedure for making you, the public, a part of the planning process. The Department of Transportation is soliciting your views on the proposed widening/improvements of Cumberland Road from NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) to Yale Street. The Department of Transportation's views on the above project are set forth in the environmental document - Environmental Assessment A copy of this report is available for public review in the North Carolina Department of Transportation's Division Office located at 558 Gillespie Street in Fayetteville. YOUR PARTICIPATION Now that the opportunity is here, you are encouraged to participate by by making your comments and/or questions a part of the Official Public Hearing Transcript. This may be done by having them recorded tonight, writing them on the comment sheet and leaving it in the designated location, or by submitting them in writing during the 10 days following the Public Hearing. ` Those wishing to submit written material may do so to: Mr. L.L. Hendricks Public Hearing Officer NCDOT Division of Highways P.O. Box 25201 Raleigh, NC 27611 FAX: (919) 250-4208 email: I hendri cks@doh. dot. state. nc. us Everyone present is urged to participate in the proceedings. It is important, however, that THE OPINIONS OF ALL INDIVIDUALS BE RESPECTED REGARDLESS OF HOW DIVERGENT THEY MAY BE FROM YOUR OWN. Accordingly, debates, as such are out of place at public hearings. Also, the public hearing is not to be used as a POPULAR REFERENDUM to determine the alignment by a majority vote of those present. A2-5 WHAT IS DONE WITH THE INPUT? A post-hearing meeting will be conducted after the comment period has ended. This meeting will be attended by NCDOT staff representing Planning, Design, Traffic, Right of Way, Citizens Participation, and others who play a role in the development of a project. When appropriate, representatives from the Federal Highway Administration and local governmental officials also attend. All spoken and written issues are discussed at this meeting. Most issues are resolved at the post hearing meeting. The Department of Transportation considers safety, costs, traffic service, social impacts, and public comments in making decisions. Complex issues may require additional study and may be reviewed by higher management, Board of Transportation Members, and/or the Secretary of Transportation. Minutes of the post-hearing meeting are prepared and this summary is available to the public. You may request this document on the attached comment sheet. STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONSHIP This proposed project is a Federal Aid Highway Project and thus will be constructed under the State-Federal Aid Highway Program. Financing of this project will be 80% Federal Funds and 20% State Funds. The Board of Transportation is responsible for the selection and scheduling of projects on the Federal Aid System, their location, design, and maintenance cost after construction. The Federal Highway Administration is responsible for the review and approval of the previously mentioned activities to ensure that each Federal Aid Project is designed, constructed, and maintained to Federal Aid Standards. A2-6 _ x`1`1-(?',3.'?_ m ? • t7„ ed e2 _2m . 1 t2q !a .1 ,rW c r ? +z+ i t? t I 1i I R Sprint ke f•'mm-l ?r waoe. ?1L/ ' C U M' ?E &_,L A NfDri ) f areieriiiu`'' ><J 1 us •u?-? 59 `fie ? ! .`? ??? ;, , ? sneer (app ti(s / 1 a 7 .v? ce -ree•? t r 1! Y Lena 8 3378 ` wt]? 1- Ln\ e 1 f \ ------------ t \\ END PROJECT ,e- ?? m !_.e .yam - • \ _ a•a a ,raa S y. o .n ee c 1 '' - F i 1 .1 8 •. yr`ti.? .10 .mac ! i,a. a'-".`?' an ,_aa •' '?? c _a v E '-m / .10 • r ,tea, ` :d 1,??? ,Y. 13W -INX. .7 (\rf) y? e? _ 1 2930 - 2m I ,_a ` ? •_ , ? „aa 'L'a ?' 2=.' as _ _ ? / rn• .. 1 pmo =Z- e,' BEGIN PROJECT I Am. L -cm- r++ ' X11 1 I I. ?OF ll?_ , ,_r NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTIIEN-T - ` OFTRA.NSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS - PLANNING AND EV IRONAIENTAI 1 '• BRANCH HOPE MILLS SR 1141 (CUMBERLAND ROAD) FROM NC 59 (HOPE MILLS ROAD) TO SR 1233 (YALE STREET) 2?t ' --? •` ?/ CUMBERLAND COUNTY _•r ? ? V HOPE TIP PROJECT NO. U-2304A 1 ? L! ? ?_ ] (_$ ? / LAKE 0 et1E0.•E7E?3 1.0 mff? C w El J 4 PROJECT INFORMATION Length: 3.650 Kilometers (2.268 Miles) Typical Section: Five Lanes - Curb & Gutter - Berm Right of Way: 25.2 Meters (82.7 Feet) Relocatees: Residences: 11 Businesses: 4- Non-Profit: 1 Total 16 Estimated Cost: Right of Way: $ 8,500,000 Construction : 4,300,000 - Total $12,800,000 Tentative Schedule: Right of Way: August, 1999 Construction: July, 2001 A2-8 i z 0 v Lit C) O N >- L U C!) 0 !Z 0 cc Q. a M 0 L M O 00 N :s tr; ?. N W a x 0 CL a a° Im 7 A ? N I C v • O tV v .? v ? N O . r A2-9 m m r O ? a z a Q z -' LJ m m L) L2.1 r z Q r ..! r z z LLl a a LU Cl) 0 o 0 CL %MNPOI typical euartpk for a major project. The actual process and public in.oher ent gopamraLes are enabLShed at an apprgpriate krel for each project based on as cortpienty vary in acrorcbme with lederd and swe legal reguiemeats.) • - indlotes typical public participation opponuniries !wades depending upon specl/ic project) ?evelop Lod Mea Thoroughfare Plan - Transportation Board members work with NCDOT Initiation staff to. update TIP - Conduct initial field trip - Release draft Transportation Improvement Program - Meet with local policy boards and technical staff to the press, public and governments for review. - Conduct goals and objectives survey - Finalize TIP following comments - Establish local steering committee (upon local request) -'Board of Transportation adopts state TIP Collection e - Metropolitan Planning Organizations receive public -.Collect socio-economic data (land use, population,. comment and approve local TIP traffic volumes and employment data) . _ Secretary of Transportation approves local TIPS - Collect transportation network data M: Develop Enviironavental Documerds - Research environmental and cultural concerns Notify Public and Government Agencies of Project Study - Receive input from various local area sources (needs, • - Hold citizen information workshops problems, concerns, etc.) - Evaluate comments received at workshops - Local area develops future year socio-economic 0 - Form citizen's advisory group to get local citizens forecasts involved (upon loot request) Analysis Select condors to be studied - Model existing transportation network = Identify feasible corridors and evaluate costs and - Generate design year transportation information environmental impacts - Conduct deficiency analysis • - Hold information workshop on selected corridors ss Findings with Local Area Policy Boards, Technical - NCDOT staff uses recommendations from local citizens. and Public governments and state agencies to prepare a draft - Discuss deficiencies with tool area Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) or Environmental - Discuss possible alternative solutions Assessment (EA) )evelopment Prepare Draft Environmental Document - Develop alternative plans 0 - Make draft EIS or EA, which addresses the impacts of each corridor, available to public and send to review - Review project-impacts agencies and local officials for comment - Conduct cost-benefit analyses • - Hold public hearing on location of corridor (10-day - Discuss alternatives with kxal area staff and policy boards comment period follows public hearing) - Conduct public information workshop(s) - NCDOT holds post hearing meeting and a corridor is - Discuss and resolve public comments with local staff recommended using technical data and information - Select recommended plan in cooperation with local received in conjunction with the public hearing staff and policy boards - Notify public of selected corridor adoption PrePare Final Environmental Document - Local government conducts public hearing(s) . - Begin prelunutary design of highway in selected - Present plan for adoption by local goverlvrtent and the Carolina Board of Trd Wrtation corridor (1) If fctal of No Significant Impact _ 9 pact (FONSI) ?tplementation required, send to State Clearinghouse (N.C. Dept - Local government enforces land use controls of Administration) and federal'agencies for 30-day comment period - Present project requests through TIP process - Send notification of Final EIS to Review Agencies and ?evelop Tiranspoirtafion Improvement Federal Register 'rogram (TIP) - Publish record of decision on reliminar desi n usin - Local governments select priorities to include in TIP p g y g comments from public, review agencies and the FHWA - Board of Transportation holds annual public meetings • - HOW public hearing on project design (10-day public statewide to update the previous year's TIP comment period follows public hearing) (1) - Transcribe comments and material received at public - Hold post hearing meeting where any changes in meetings, and sutunit to Transportation Board design are made if necessary. A2-10 {1} Ttrsestepsareaort+bitedwidtcorridorbcationtermnsrsmaoerprojecu Questions? Cal G&en Parti*atbn L Wt (919) 2504092 North Carolina Department of Transportatiw% Po. aox 2s2o1 Raleigh, rLC. 27611 211M COMMENT SHEET Widening/Improvements of Cumberland Road From NC 59 (Hope Mills Road) to Yale Street September 24, 1998 U-2304A Cumberland County Project 8.2441501 NAME: ADDRESS: COMMENTS AND/OR QUESTIONS: Comments may be mailed to: L. L. Hendricks, Public Hearing Officer N. C. Department of Transportation, Division of Highways P. 0. Box 25201 Raleigh, NC 27611 Telephone: (919) 250-4092 FAX: (919) 250-4208 A2-11 email: Hendricks@doh. dot. state. nc. us APPENDIX 3 Relocation Report and Information DIVISION OF HIGHWAY RELOCATION PROGRAMS 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 businesses 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 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, non-profit organizations, and farm operations 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, non- profit organizations, and farm operations in searching for and moving to replacement property. All tenant and owner residential occupants who may be displaced will receive. an explanation regarding ail avaiiaoic vt,,:,,ns, such as (1) purchase of replacement housing, (2) rental of replacement housing, either private or 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 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, increased interest payments, and incidental purchase expenses may not exceed $22,500 (combined total), except under the Last Resort Housing provision. A3-1 It is a policy of the state that no person will be displaced by the NCDOT's state or federally-assisted construction projects unless and 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. A3-2 F RELOCATION REPORT J ? E.I.S. [71 CORRIDOR F? DESIGN North Carolina Department of Transportation AREA RELOCATION OFFICE PROJECT: 8.2441501 COUNTY Cumberland Altemate 1 of 2 Alternate I.D. NO.: U-2304 A F.A. PROJECT STP-1141(3) DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: Cumberland Rd. from Everitt St. to Hopedale St., Cumberland Co. ESTIMATED DISPLACEES INCOME LEVEL Type of Displacees Owners Tenants Total Minorities 0-15M 15-25M 25-35M 35-50M 50 UP Residential 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 Businesses 0 2 2 2 VALUE OF DWELLING DSS DWELLIN G AVAILABLE Farms 0 0 0 0 Owners Tenants For S ale For R ent Non-Profit 1 0 1 0 0-20M Q 1 so-ISO 0 0-20M Q $ 0-160 Q ANSWE R ALL QUESTIONS 20-00M Q 160-260 1 2040m 3 160-250 3 Yes No Explain all "YES" answers. 40-70m Q 250-400 Q 40-70M 36 250400 31 X 1. Will special relocation services be necessary? 70-100M Q ( 400-600 Q 70-100m 250+ 400-600 42 X 2. Will schools or churches be affect by 100 up Q 600 up Q 100 up 500+ 600 up 17 displacement? TOTAL 0 1 789+ 93 X 3. Will business services still be available after REMARKS (Respond by Number) project? 3. Fayetteville has a huge number of businesses of all x 4. Will any business be displaced? If so, types in this area. indicate size, type, estimated number of 4. (A) Cumberland Road Florist - small business in old employees, minorities, etc. house, 2-3 employees. X 5. Will relocation cause a housing shortage? (B) Byrd's Barber Shop, perhaps 2 barbers. 6. Source for available housing (list). NOTE: Cumberland Rd. Fire Department would be X 7. Will additional housing programs be needed? relocated (though it is a non-profit organization. X 8. Should Last Resort Housing be considered? 6. MLS, newspaper, property managers. X 9. Are there large, disabled, elderly, etc. 8. Due to age of mobile home, a DSS replacement will families? rent for much more, or income could be very low. X 10. Will public housing be needed for project? 11. Limited amount, though seldom chosen as a x 11. Is public housing available? replacement site. X 12. Is it felt there will be adequate DSS housing 12. Large, active real estate market. housing available during relocation period? 13. See #8 above. X 13. Will there be a problem of housing within 14. However, not at current rents, in all probability. financial means? Reestablishment payment could assist with financial X 14. Are suitable business sites available (list burden. source). 15. Number months estimated to complete RELOCATION? SIX (6) ti'YI 2-22 °? A. M. Simpson 4M rll_ , c' ??'. • /l' ? - ??- I Relocation Agent Date Approved b Date Form 15.4 Revised 02195 d Original 8 1 Copy: State Relocation Agent 2 Copy Area Relocation Office A3-3 RELOCATION REPORT ? E.I.S. F? CORRIDOR F_? DESIGN North Carolina Department of Transportation AREA RELOCATION OFFICE PROJECT: 8.2441501 COUNTY Cumberland Alternate 2 of 2 Alternate 1. D. NO.: U-2304 A F.A. PROJECT STP-1141(3) DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: Cumberland Rd. from Everitt St. to Hopedale St., Cumberland Co. ESTIMATED DISPLACEES INCOME LEVEL Type of Displacees Owners Tenants Total Minorities Residential 5 1 6 3 Businesses 1 3 4 3 Farms 0 0 0 0 Non-Profit 0 0 0 0 ANSWE R ALL QUEST IONS Yes No Explain all "YES" answers. X E± 1. Will special relocation services be necessary? X:: 2. Will schools or churches be affect by - displacement? X 3. Will business services still be available after project? X 4. Will any business be displaced? If so, indicate size, type, estimated number of employees, minorities, etc. X 5. Will relocation cause a housing shortage? 6. Source for available housing (list). X 7. Will additional housing programs be needed? X 8. Should Last Resort Housing be considered? X 9. Are there large, disabled, elderly, etc. families? X 10. Will public housing be needed for project? X 11. Is public housing available? X 12. Is it felt there will be adequate DSS housing housing available during relocation period? X 13. Will there be a problem of housing within financial means? X 14. Are suitable business sites available (list source). 15. Number months estimated to complete RELOCATION? SIX (6) 0-15M 15-25M 25-35M 35-50M 50 UP 1 2 2 1 VALUE OF DWELLING DSS DWELLING AVAILABLE Owners Tenants For Sale I For Rent 0-20M 0 $ 0-150 0-20M 0 $ 0-150 20-40M 2 150-250 1 2040M - 3 I 150-250 40-70m 2 250400 Q 40-70M 36 250400 5-loom 1 400-600 0 70-1ooN 250+ 400-600 100 UP 0 600 UP 0 100 UP 500+ 600 UP TOTAL 5 1 789+ REMARKS (Respond by Number) 3. Fayetteville has a huge number of businesses of all types in this area. 4. (A) Cumberland Road Florist - small business in old house, 2-3 employees. (B) Byrd's Barber Shop, perhaps 2 barbers. (C) BP gas/Quik Stop - loss of pumps, tanks, canopy would probably result in relocation if they so choose. (D) Carolina Vinyl - small shop perhaps a family business 6. MLS, newspaper, property managers. 8. Due to age of houses, DSS replacements will rent or sell for much more, or incomes could be very low. 11. Limited amount, though seldom chosen as a replacement site. 12. Large, active real estate market. 13. See #8 above. 14. However, not at current rents, in all probability. Reestablishment payment could assist with financial burden. 0 0 3 31 42 17 93 A. M. Simpson 2-2Z-? - f6"' Relocation A ent Date Approved b Date Form 15.4 Revised 02/95 d v??a'II Ia1 tll I l Upy. Jld= RCIVUOLIUII 11CgCI It 2 Copy Area Relocation Office A3-4 State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director May 25, 1999 MEMORANDUM A=V)A I?W%?? NCDENR To: Melba McGee Through: John DornFrom: John Hennessy Subject: Comments on the EA for Hope Mills SR 1141 (Cumberland Road) from NC 59 to SR 1233 (Yale Street), Cumberland County, Federal Aid Project # STP-1141(3), State Project # 8.2441501, TIP Project # U-2304A, DENR Project Number 99E-0669 This office has reviewed the referenced document. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is responsible for the issuance of the Section 401 Water Quality Certification for activities that impact Waters of the U.S., including wetlands. Completion of the project as proposed in the Environmental Assessment and FONSI will require the replacement of one existing culvert. Preliminary analysis of the project reveals that the proposed culvert is located in Cumberland County and will span Buckhead Creek in the Cape Fear River Basin. The DWQ index number for the waterbody is 18-31-24-6 and the stream is classified as class C waters. At this time the DWQ concurs with the "Finding of No Significant Impact" determination. The DWQ offers the following comments based on review of the aforementioned document: A) Prior to an issuance of the 401 Water Quality Certification, the NCDOT is respectfully reminded that they will need to demonstrate the avoidance and minimization of impacts to wetlands (and streams) to the maximum extent practical. Based on the impacts described in the document, wetland mitigation may not be required for this project. Should the impacts to jurisdictional wetlands exceed 1.0 acres, mitigation may be required in accordance with NCDWQ Wetland Rules { 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h)(2) }. B) Anticipated impacts to streams will not require mitigation. However, should mitigation be required due to an unforeseen circumstance, it would de dictated in accordance with the NCDWQ Wetlands Rules 115A NCAC 2H.0506(b)(6). Mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than 150 linear feet to any single perennial stream. In the event that mitigation is required, the mitigation plan should be designed to replace appropriate lost functions and values. In accordance with the NCDWQ Wetlands Rules { 15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h)(3) }, the Wetland Restoration Program may be available for use as stream mitigation. C) Where streams must be crossed, the DWQ prefers bridges be used in lieu of culverts. However, we realize that economic considerations often require the use of culverts. Please be advised that culverts should be countersunk to allow unimpeded passage by fish and other aquatic organisms. D) Sediment and erosion control measures should not be placed in wetlands. P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper Mr. William D. Gilmore memo 05/25/99 Page 2 E) Borrow/waste areas should avoid wetlands to the maximum extent practicable. Impacts to wetlands in borrow/waste areas could precipitate compensatory mitigation. F) The 401 Water Quality Certification application will need to specifically address the proposed methods for stormwater management. More specifically, stormwater should not be permitted to discharge directly into the creek. Instead, stormwater should be designed to drain to a properly designed stormwater detention facility/apparatus. G) The 401 certification application should include information regarding the proposed stilling basin; more specifically, the data used to size the basin should be included. H) The reasoning developed and included in the FONSI regarding the construction plan for the Buckhead Creek crossing (p.9 in the FONSI) seems to be very well done. However, the DWQ would like to see with the 401 Water Quality Certification application, a map of appropriate scale that displays the identified constraints presented in the discussion (P.9 of the FONSI). The purpose for the map and sizing data is to demonstrate that no practical alternative exists for placing the stilling basin in a wetland (as proposed on p.9 of the FONSI). I) If placement of a stilling basin in the wetland is approved, then the DOT will need to commit to the removal of the temporary fill after construction, the restoration of the original contours, and the revegetation of the wetland. J) Based on the information presented in the document, the magnitude of impacts to wetlands and streams will allow the use of Nationwide Permits and their corresponding 401 Water Quality Certification(s). Please be advised that a 401 Water Quality Certification requires satisfactory protection of water quality to ensure that water quality standards are met and no wetland or stream uses are lost. Final permit authorization will require the submittal of a formal application by the NCDOT and written concurrence from the NCDWQ. Please be aware that any approval will be contingent on appropriate avoidance and minimization of wetland and stream impacts to the maximum extent practical and inclusion of appropriate mitigation where necessary. The NCDWQ appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on your project. Should you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact John Hennessy at (919) 733-1786. cc: Dave Timpy, Corps of Engineers Tom McCartney, USFWS David Cox, NCWRC Ken Averitte, NCDWQ Regional Office C:\ncdot\TIP U-2304A\comments\ U-2304A comments.doc 0.10520 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GOVERNOR March 27, 2001 U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington Regulatory Field Office P. O: Box 1890 Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890 ATTENTION: Mr. David Timpy NCDOT Coordinator Dear Sir: LYNDo TIPPETT SECRETARY Subject: Nationwide 12 Permit Application: Cumberland County, Fayetteville - SR 1141 (Cumberland Rd) from NC 59 (Hope Mills Rd) to 530' West of SR 1233 (Yale Street). State Project 82441501, Federal Aid Project STP- 1141 (3). TIP No. U-2304A. The North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to widen DR 1141 . from a three-lane, grassed shoulder thoroughfare to a five-lane, face-to-face curb and gutter facility for a distance of 2.18 miles. No jurisdictional wetlands will be affected by the construction of the project. A small area of jurisdictional stream (0.05 acres) will be impacted. This impact qualified for a Nationwide 14 permit with no notification required since it was under the 0.1 acre limit required for a PCN under the NW 14 permit regulation. Project design requires the replacement of an existing utility (sewer) line under the Buckhead Creek (DWQ Index number 18-31-24-6). The length of line under the creek will be approximately 12 meters (39.36 feet). Impacts on jurisdictional surface waters will be temporary. The area to be cleared will be kept to a minimum. Preconstruction contours will be restored. All material resulting from excavation will be placed so that it is not dispersed by currents or other forces. Any excess material will be removed to upland areas and exposed stream banks stabilized immediately upon completion. MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: 919-733-3141 LOCATION: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: 919-733-9794 TRANSPORTATION BUILDING PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET 1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE: WWW.DOH.DOT.STATE.NC.US RALEIGH NC RALEIGH NC 27699-1548 Enclosed are drawings of the structure, project site map and preconstruction notification form for the utility line replacement. We have determined that this activity will be authorized under Nationwide Permit 12. In addition, we anticipate the 401 General Certification will apply to this. project, and are providing one copy of these documents to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality, for their review. The DOT requests that the COE authorize this activity in Cumberland County under a Section 404 Nationwide Permit 12. If you have any questions or need additional information please call Alice N. Gordon at (919) 733-7844 extension 288. Sincerely, pq William D. Gilmore, P.E., Manager Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch cc: w/attachment Mr. David Franklin, Corps of Engineers, Wilmington Field Office Mr. Garland Pardue, USFWS, Raleigh Mr. N. L. Graf, P.E., FHWA Mr. John Dorney, NCDENR, Division of Water Quality Mr. Calvin Leggett, P.E. Program Development Branch Ms. Deborah Barbour, P.E., Highway Design Branch Mr. D. R. Henderson, P.E., Hydraulics Unit Mr. Timothy V. Rountree, P.E., Structure Design Unit Mr. John Alford, P.E., Roadway Design Unit Mr. Terry Gibson, P.E., Division 6 Engineer Mr. Ron Wilkins, P.E., Utilities Section 1 401 ' FAYErrMLLE F?t in END I ? ECT J^ O BEG. PROJ N Pine ?. Ktwll CUMBERLAND CO VICINITY IyI[Al?S N. C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS CUMBERLAND COUNTY PROJECT: 8.2441501 (U-2,304A) CUMBERLAND ROAD FROM NC 54 TO WEST OF SR 1255 SHEET r 0 i 1? fo /?I I W v END CJkSTRttiT ioy ?G O I? O -r& SR IJ43 W -Y22- SR 29X ' 27' SR ? J c'ye a, Y -Y& SR 3029 oa a? . ?, ? SR /JSp y/ -Y/7- SR 1_- -- cc, ? -YL`-- sR G2J ?+aua w e r? 'C.,e ,t, •Y/4- SR /379 ?r a, w H r/cti SR /2? -Yl/- SR /J99 ..aa w -YIO- SR 4400 0-ow&o CREEK It SITE, Y9- SR /HJ •Y& SR 1342@°Oi•O °'+ SR ?Sw -Y7- SR _703 a.ni w . 3 -Y.5- SR ll-Q },c Y4 SR //9g,c. o a Z"i -Y23- SR ??? w .. -Y,j- SR •f? ?? w r•+t • * 9 •Y2- SR 1136 YF• SR 1136 -"SR 036 TpFq? IS • 7D do N ION 0 r- N. C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS VICINITY CUMBERLAND COUNTY PROJECT: 8.2441501 (U-2304.A.) MAPS CUMBERLAND ROAD FROM NC 59 TO REST OF SR 1233 320 a? SHEET OF 4 V W v I w w n I r. U7 to zz 0 a z Q in } . ? O ?¢ Z a = D - , 0?-th o CD t9 U C) U- D ? = D ~ o .- Q LL 00 cr LL ~ z LLI ? D c n Z Fn m 5; M LJ D F- w ? ? DDU - O F? z O a ? v a I 4 t IMPACT SUMMARY Project 8.2441501 (U-2304A) Cumberland County Site Number: 1 Station: 26+55 -L- Structure: 12 meters of 300mm (12") ductile iron sewer pipe. This pipe will parallel the SR 1144 (Buckhead Creek) and be installed below the bottom of the streambed. Trench (Temp.): Approximately 45.0 cubic meters will be removed. Backfill: Approximately 45.0 cubic meters will be replaced. Temporary SW Fill: None Channel Lost: None Relocated Channel: None Project: 8.2441501 (U-2304A) Sheet 4 of 4 DEM ID: CORPS ACTION ID: NATIONWIDE PERMIT REQUESTED (PROVIDE NATIONWIDE PERMIT #):NW 12 PRE-CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR NATIONWIDE PERMITS THAT REQUIRE: 1) NOTIFICATION TO THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS 2) APPLICATION FOR SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION 3) COORDINATION WITH THE NC DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT SEND THE ORIGINAL AND (1) COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE APPROPRIATE FIELD OFFICE OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). SEVEN (7) COPIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (SEE AGENCY ADDRESSES SHEET). PLEASE PRINT. 1. OWNERS NAME: N.C. Dept of Transportation; Project Development and Environmental Analysis 2. MAILING ADDRESS: 1548 Mail Service Center CITY:. Raleigh SUBDIVISION NAME: STATE: NC ZIP CODE: 27699-1548 PROJECT LOCATION ADDRESS, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM MAILING ADDRESS ABOVE): 3. TELEPHONE NUMBER (HOME): (WORK): 919-733-3141 4. IF APPLICABLE: AGENT'S NAME OR RESPONSIBLE CORPORATE OFFICIAL, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER: William D. Gilmore, P.E., Branch Manager 5. LOCATION OF WORK (PROVIDE A MAP, PREFERABLY A COPY OF USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP OR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SCALE): COUNTY: Cumberland NEAREST TOWN OR CITY: Fayetteville 1 l I SPECIFIC LOCATION (INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS, LANDMARKS, ETC.): SR 1141 (Cumberland Rd) from NC 59 (Hope Mills Rd) to 530' West of SR 1233 (Yale Street). 6. IMPACTED OR NEAREST STREAM/RIVER: Buckhead Creek RIVER BASIN: Cape Fear 7a. IS PROJECT LOCATED NEAR WATER CLASSIFIED AS TROUT, TIDAL SALTWATER (SA), HIGH QUALITY WATERS (HQW), OUTSTANDING RESOURCE WATERS (ORW), WATER SUPPLY (WS-I OR WS-II)? YES [ ] NO [x ] IF YES, EXPLAIN: 7b. IS THE PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN A NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (AEC)?YES[ ] NO[x ] 7c. IF THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COASTAL COUNTY (SEE PAGE 7 FOR LIST OF COASTAL COUNTIES), WHAT IS THE LAND USE PLAN (LUP) DESIGNATION? 8a. HAVE ANY SECTION 404 PERMITS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED FOR USE ON THIS PROPERTY? YES [ ] NO [x] IF YES, PROVIDE ACTION I.D. NUMBER OF PREVIOUS PERMIT AND ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (INCLUDE PHOTOCOPY OF 401 CERTIFICATION): 8b. ARE ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUESTS EXPECTED FOR THIS PROPERTY IN THE FUTURE? YES [ ] NO [x] IF YES, DESCRIBE ANTICIPATED WORK: _ 9a. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES IN TRACT OF LAND: 9b. ESTIMATED TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS LOCATED ON PROJECT SITE: 0 2 r 10a. NUMBER OF ACRES OF WETLANDS IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY: FILLING: EXCAVATION: FLOODING: OTHER: DRAINAGE: TOTAL ACRES TO BE IMPACTED: 10b. (1) STREAM CHANNEL TO BE IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED PROJECT (IF RELOCATED, PROVIDE DISTANCE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER RELOCATION): LENGTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT WIDTH BEFORE (based on normal high water contours): WIDTH AFTER: AVERAGE DEPTH BEFORE: FT AFTER: FT FT (2) STREAM CHANNEL IMPACTS WILL RESULT FROM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) OPEN CHANNEL RELOCATION: PLACEMENT OF PIPE IN CHANNEL: CHANNEL EXCAVATION: CONSTRUCTION OF A DAM/FLOODING: OTHER: buried utility (sewer) line 11. IF CONSTRUCTION OF A POND IS PROPOSED, WHAT IS.THE SIZE OF THE WATERSHED DRAINING TO THE POND? na WHAT I,--THE EXPECTED POND SURFACE AREA? 12. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORK INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF TYPE OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED (ATTACH PLANS: 8 1/2" X 11" DRAWINGS ONLY): see cover letter and attached plans 13. PURPOSE OF PROPOSED WORK: Public transportation FT 3 I 14. STATE REASONS WHY IT IS BELIEVED THAT THIS ACTIVITY MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN WETLANDS. (INCLUDE ANY MEASURES TAKEN TO MINIMIZE WETLAND IMPACTS): na '! -Y 9T9 s C'Lr'R FQT41rGE9 T--G G T T ST THE ?4-S - FI7H TN9 WTT 9131FE-.7C'ERVIGE TSF rn inn A?Amrr^v rAgARI-cam-F-ISrt'iF3RISS SF3R 4GE; (NHF-S) (SEE _ "r ENGY PiBASSES SrHETET) REG ri 91NG THE ia-zTESENGE 9F rrvi' FE9ER T 3Y T-IST-E9 cR DATE GGN T?:kc r (ATT GH RESPGNSES FRGM THESE rrEn. ) 17. DOES THE PROJECT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR THE USE OF PUBLIC (STATE) LAND? YES [x] NO [] (IF NO, GO TO 18) a. IF YES, DOES THE PROJECT REQUIRE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLT,I4- ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT? YES [x] NO [I b. IF YES, HAS THE DOCUMENT BEEN REVIEWED THROUGH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE CLEARINGHOUSE? YES [x] NO [I IF ANSWER TO 17b IS YES, THEN SUBMIT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO MS. CHRYS BAGGETT, DIRECTOR STATE CLEARINGHOUSE, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, 116 WEST JONES STREET, RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27603-8003, TELEPHONE (919) 733-6369. 4 t I 18. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION IF PROPOSED ACTIVITY INVOLVES THE DISCHARGE OF EXCAVATED OR FILL MATERIAL INTO WETLANDS: a. WETLAND DELINEATION MAP SHOWING ALL WETLANDS, STREAMS, LAKES AND PONDS ON THE PROPERTY (FOR NATIONWIDE PERMIT NUMBERS 14, 18, 21, 26, 29, AND 38). ALL STREAMS (INTERMITTENT AND PERMANENT) ON THE PROPERTY MUST BE SHOWN ON THE MAP. MAP SCALES SHOULD BE 1 INCH EQUALS 50 FEET OR 1 INCH EQUALS 100 FEET OR THEIR EQUIVALENT. b. IF AVAILABLE, REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOGRAPH OF WETLANDS TO BE IMPACTED BY PROJECT. C. IF DELINEATION WAS PERFORMED BY A CONSULTANT, INCLUDE ALL DATA SHEETS RELEVANT TO THE PLACEMENT OF THE DELINEATION LINE. d. ATTACH A COPY OF THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN IF REQUIRED. e. WHAT IS LAND USE OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY? f. IF APPLICABLE, WHAT IS PROPOSED METHOD OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL? g. SIGNED AND DATED AGENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER, IF APPLICABLE. NOTE: WETLANDS OR WATERS OF THE U.S. MAY NOT BE IMPACTED PRIOR TO: 1) ISSUANCE OF A SECTION 404 CORPS OF ENGINEERS PERMIT, 2T-EITHER THE ISSUANCE OR WAIVER OF A 401 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (WATER QUALITY) CERTIFICATION, AND 3) (IN THE TWENTY COASTAL COUNTIES ONLY), A LETTER FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT STATING THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY IS CONSISTENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. OWNER' S /AGEIV- ' S SIGNATURE (AGENT'S SIGNATURE VALID ONLY IF AUTHORIZATION LETTER FROM THE OWNER IS PROVIDED (18g.)) 5 _; / -).,71 /.Zl) ATE