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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLONO 5P1983 91.0 Alamance Aggregates LLC Access Road Crossing (2019) (2)DUKE ENERGY September 27, 2019 Alamance Aggregates LLC Attn: Chad Threatt PO Box 552 Snow Camp, NC 27349 843-680-0167 chad.threatt@alamanceaggregates.com Duke Energy Ethan Pardue 461 Winston Rd Jonesville, NC 28233 ethan.pardue .duke -energy com Re: Duke Energy Transmission Line Right -of -Way Plan Review Conditional Approval Project: Alamance Aggregates LLC — Access Road Crossing Line: 5P1983, STIR 91.0, 5B/5B, PLEASANT GARDEN T TO PARKWOOD T WO: 31769211 Dear Chad Threat, This office has reviewed the proposed Access Road site plans (attached separately via email) and referred to herein as Attachment "A". We find the plans as shown on the referenced drawings to be acceptable and in compliance with the attached transmission right-of-way guidelines and restrictions. Therefore, Duke Energy Transmission ("DET") approves the referenced plans, insofar as its transmission easement rights are concerned, subject to the conditions detailed below. If this project construction has not commenced by a period of 12 months from the date of this letter, this approval by DET shall expire, and additional plan review will be required by DET at that time. In summary, the following details DET's comments: • No stockpiling or storage of materials, dirt, or equipment of any kind is permitted within the DET easement area, nor may any combustible materials be placed within the easement area. • Contractors operating any and all equipment should be instructed not to operate within 25' of the poles, towers, or other electrical structures including guy anchors. All slopes shall be 4:1 or less. No spoil dirt is to be placed within the rights -of -way limits unless previously approved by DET. • Any proposed easements must not cross closer than 25' to DET's electrical structures including, but not limited to poles, towers, and guy anchors. • All underground facilities, such as, but not limited to, storm water pipes and domestic water line pipes, must be capable of a heavy equipment load bearing weight of 80,000 lbs. DET will not be responsible for damages to these installed facilities. • Any damage to the transmission line or its associated structures, related to this project, and/or claims due to the damage, is the responsibility of the developer/owner. • All plats, plans, renderings and representations of lots, parcels, designated spaces and/or designated areas having and including area within a Duke Energy easement cannot represent, with setbacks or other means, buildable areas(s) within a Duke Energy easement. • This approval by DET is subject to the paramount right of DET at all times to make use of its entire easement area for the construction, maintenance, reconstruction, and operation of electric lines. 1 This letter only addresses issues related to DET's transmission line easement. Additional easements, approvals, or permits from the underlying property owner(s) or other applicable agencies may be required in order for you to proceed with this project. DET also offers these additional comments to ensure that other potential conflicts are not created during or after construction: • If there are design changes to any drawings that involve the transmission right-of-way, DET requires a review of the changes for compliance with the rights -of -way guidelines. • Proper clearances must be maintained at all times. If any transmission line modification by DET is required to maintain proper clearances, the cost will be the responsibility of the developer/owner. Any such line modifications must be approved and scheduled, through DET well in advance of the project start date. • All current and future property owners are required to adhere to the most current version of the DET transmission right-of-way guidelines and restrictions. (attached separately via email) • DET heavy equipment access must not be restricted during construction of this project due to grading or any other activity. • Please contact me prior to the start of this project to attend any pre -construction meetings. In not objecting to the use of the rights -of -way for use as shown on the drawings, DET is not relinquishing the right to control and maintain the rights -of -way as specified in the recorded easement documents. Any damages to the transmission lines or its associated structures, and claims caused by the damage, is the responsibility of the developer/contractor/owner. It is the responsibility of the developer/contractor/owner to ensure that all work performed in the proximity of the transmission lines complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the National Electric Safety Code ("NESC"), the Overhead High -Voltage Line Safety Act ("OHVLSA" ), and the Occupational Safety and Health Act ("OSHA"), and that all persons working near the electric power lines are made aware of the inherent safety hazards associated with these lines. Please note that this approval is based in part on the accuracy of the information you have supplied on the site plans (Attachment A). You are responsible for indicating the correct location of the DET right of way and its associated electrical structures along with the correct width of the DET rights -of -way limits. Thank you for the opportunity to work with you on this project. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 336-526-2524. Sincerely, Ethan Pardue Asset Protection Specialist Transmission Right of Way Attachments: Attachment "A" - Site Plans Duke Energy Transmission Right -of -Way Guidelines & Restrictions Duke Energy "Look Up & Live" Brochure Cc: ethan.pardue@duke-energy.com Attachment "A" Alamance Aggregates, LLC PO Box 552 Snow Camp, NC 27349 September 20, 2019 Mr. Ethan Pardue Duke Energy 3300 Exchange Place Lake Mary, FL 32746 RE: Alamance Aggregates LLC Snow Camp Property Investments LLC Snow Camp, NC Dear Mr. Ethan: We have been asked to notify Duke Energy of our intent to cross the easement on the North side of Snow Camp Property Investments property, parcel ID# 8777622467. In our permit submittal we have an emergency access drive that crosses the easement. I have attached one drawing and one picture. The drawing has our plan detail that shows an Emergency access crossing Duke Energy easement, and then a picture from Google Earth of the existing driveway is in the same location. The driveway will be up -fitted with 8" of ABC stone. We will not need to do any grade adjusting as we will only be adding 8" of additional stone to the driveway. Sincerely, Chad Threatt LINE QON�ARY PER/METER ERIMETER v ECUR1Ty PORTION OF PID: 102733 0 ERTY LINE/ PERMIT BOUNDARY EASEMENT o Q I E TI z U � Q m W ♦— or Mi o W W m PID: 102733 DANNY R STUART J APPARE NTAgNSMISSION / EA LINE EMENT � X X _ X X ID: 102799 N,VPPAMELA A CAUSEY REVOC TRUST W x D PID:102748 x 1! --HOUSE LOCATED 2266' /FROM CENTER OF �opE RATION PID:102769 BRIAN J LEE Q so. AG Alamance Aggregates i m.-i HIrlr Irlr.=.-ir.r.'rrrt 1 or 35- -., "-4b- - . A..-..'L.! m .�• �. r 1 J� r y � �' 1 � r f 1 J' r • • 46. N.-jp rT .- ''1} 1 �fl• J7mm N if ,•I k L'. Legend DUKE ENERGY® DUKE ENERGY ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION RIGHT-OF-WAY GUIDELINES/RESTRICTIONS VALID FOR NORTH CAROLINA AND SOUTH CAROLINA (Revised 11/20/2014) This list of right-of-way restrictions has been developed to answer the most frequently asked questions about property owner use of Duke Energy's electric transmission rights of way. This list does not cover all restrictions or all possible situations. You should contact the Asset Protection right-of-way specialist if you have additional concerns about the rights of way. This list of restrictions is subject to change at any time and without notice. Duke Energy reserves all rights conveyed to it by the right-of-way agreement applicable to the subject property. All activity within the rights of way shall be reviewed by an Asset Protection right-of-way specialist to obtain prior written approval. Engineering plans may be required. Compliance with the Duke Energy Right -of -Way Guidelines/Restrictions or approval of any plans by Duke Energy does not mean that the requirements of any local, county, state or federal government or other applicable agency with governing authority have been satisfied. 1. Structures, buildings, manufactured/mobile homes, satellite systems, swimming pools (any associated equipment and decking), graves, billboards, dumpsters, signs, wells, deer stands, retaining walls, septic systems or tanks (whether above or below ground), debris of any type, flammable material, building material, wrecked or disabled vehicles and all other objects (whether above or below ground) which in Duke Energy's opinion interfere with the electric transmission right of way are not allowed within the right-of-way limits. Transformers, telephone/cable pedestals (and associated equipment) and fire hydrants are not allowed. Manholes, water valves, water meters, backflow preventers and irrigation heads are not permitted. Attachments to Duke Energy structures are prohibited. 2. Fences and gates shall not exceed 10 feet in height and shall be installed greater than 25 feet from poles, towers and guy anchors. Fences shall not parallel the centerline within the rights of way but may cross from one side to the other at any angle not less than 30 degrees with the centerline. If a fence crosses the right of way, a gate (16 feet wide at each crossing) shall be installed by the property owner, per Duke Energy's specifications. The property owner is required to install a Duke Energy lock on the gate to ensure access. Duke Energy will supply a lock. 3. Grading (cuts or fill) shall be no closer than 25 feet from poles, towers, guys and anchors (except for parking areas; see paragraph 7) and the slope shall not exceed 4:1. Grading or filling near Duke Energy facilities which will prevent free equipment access or create ground -to -conductor clearance violations will not be permitted. Storage or stockpiling of dirt or any other material is prohibited. Sedimentation control, including re -vegetation, is required per state regulations. 4. Streets, roads, driveways, sewer/water lines, other utility lines or any underground facilities shall not parallel the centerline within the right of way but may cross, from one side to the other, at any angle not less than 30 degrees with the centerline. No portion of such facility or corresponding easement shall be located within 25 feet of Duke Energy's facilities. Roundabouts, cul-de-sacs and intersections (such as roads, driveways and alleyways) are not permitted. 5. Any drainage feature that allows water to pond, causes erosion, directs stormwater toward the right of way or limits access to or around Duke Energy facilities is prohibited. 6. Contact Duke Energy prior to the construction of lakes, ponds, retention or detention facilities, etc. 7. Parking may be permitted within the right of way, provided that: a. Prior to grading, concrete barriers shall be installed at a minimum of 9 feet from the Duke Energy facilities. During construction, grading shall be no closer than 10 feet to any Duke Energy facility. b. After grading/paving activity is complete, a Duke Energy -approved barrier sufficient to withstand a 15-mph vehicular impact shall be erected 9 feet from any Duke Energy facility. c. Any access areas, entrances or exits shall cross (from one side to the other) the right of way at any angle not less than 30 degrees with the centerline and shall not pass within 25 feet of any structure. Parking lot entrances/exits cannot create an intersection within the right of way. d. Lighting within the right-of-way limits must be approved by Duke Energy before installing. Due to engineering design standards, lighting is not allowed in the "Wire Zone." Where lighting is approved ("Border Zone"), the total height may not exceed 15 feet in Area A and 12 feet in Area B. See map on back of this page for Areas. Contact your Asset Protection right-of-way specialist as the "Wire Zone" varies for the different voltage lines. 8. Duke Energy will not object to certain vegetation plantings as long as: a. They do not interfere with the access to or the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of Duke Energy facilities. b. Duke Energy does not object to low -growing shrubs and grasses within the "Wire Zone." Tree species are not allowed within the "Wire Zone." Trees that are approved in the "Border Zone" may not exceed, at maturity, 15 feet in Area A and 12 feet in Area B. See map on back of page for areas. Contact the Asset Protection right-of-way specialist for "Wire Zone"/"Border Zone" definitions. c. For compliant mature height species, refer to plants.ces.ncsu.edu/ for reference. d. Engineering drawings must indicate the outermost conductor. e. Vegetation that is not in compliance is subject to removal without notice. f. Duke Energy may exercise the right to cut "danger trees" outside the right-of-way limits as required to properly maintain and operate the transmission line. We hope this is useful information. If you have additional questions or plan any activity not mentioned above, please contact the Asset Protection right-of-way specialist for your area (see map). Keywords: form; customer services; transmission - asset management; 02191 Applies to: Transmission - Carolinas (East and West) FRM-TRMX-01047 Rev.0 11/14 Page 1 of 1 AUTHORIZED COPY Duke Energy Proprietary Business Information DUKE ENERGY prBorder Zone Peripheral 1 I Zone 1 I 1 I� 1 R/W Limits I 1 1 I 1 I 1 I 1 I 1 Unacceptable height IE 1 � I 1 ^df I t 44 to 115kV = 15 feet Border Zone 116 to 230kV = 20 feet 231 to 500kV = 25 feet Distance measured from outermost wire ' I 1 Peripheral I 1 Zone Wire Zone I 1 I R/W Limits �1 I 1 I 1 I 1 1 �I Tree canopy should not 1 1 extend under Distance I transmission lines 1 varies I 1 according I 1 e to voltage 1 1 1 lal ard % I 1 Wire Zone: Extends beyond the outermost conductor on both sides. Not permitted within the Border Zone: Any object that exceeds (See diagram above.) vertical height restrictions. These restrictions are based on flat ground Permitted within the Wire Zone: Low -growing plants, shrubs and grasses. elevations. If the ground elevations differ, no object at any time may Not permitted within the Wire Zone: Tree species of any kind. exceed the outermost conductor's ground elevation. Border Zone: Extends from the edge of the Wire Zone to the outside edge of the Right of Way. Permitted within the Border Zone: Lighting structures and plantings within the Right of Way that do not exceed a vertical height of 15 feet in Area A and 12 feet in Area B. (See Asset Protection Map for location of geographic areas) For compliant mature height species, refer to plants/ces.ncsu.edu/. In all zones: Peripheral Zone: Outside the Right of Way and adjacent to Border Zones. Permitted within the Peripheral Zone: Trees may be planted in the Peripheral Zone. Duke Energy recommends customers exercise caution selecting and planning trees in this zone. Not permitted in the Peripheral Zone: Trees with canopies are subject to routine trimming and possible removal. When an outage risk is identified, Duke Energy will attempt to notify the affected customer. However, the company may need to take immediate action if trees cannot be pruned to appropriate levels. This may include trees and shrubs that are within 20 feet of the power line at the maximum peak load or during weather conditions that create line sag and sway. Written approvals by Duke Energy are required for all plans. We hope this is useful information. If you have additional questions on line voltages or plan any activity not mentioned above, please contact the Asset Protection Specialist for your area. (See Map) *Right of Way is intended to reference the easement rights granted to Duke Energy. Actual zone size may vary based upon the particular Right of Way. ©2014 Duke Energy Corporation 141196 12/2014 Duke Energy North Carolina and South Carolina Transmission Asset Protection Zones Area A Warren Person Vance Halifax — Caswell Granville Alleghany Surry Stokes Rockingham Orange Franklin Nash Area A and Area B have different right-of-way Wilkes Greensboro Durham. Edgecombe Yadkin Forsyth Alamance Durham restrictions related to tree and light heights. Winston-Salem' Guilford Raleigh Wilson Please refer to the attached Right -of -Way Area B Avery Davie hell Alexander Wake* Johnston Pitt Restrictions Guide for more information. ti A!40 Caldwell Iredell Davidson Chatham Greene Beaufort Yancey Hickory Randolph Goldsboro Madison Burke � Catawba Rowan OwLee Wayne Craven McDowell Harnett Lenoir Pamlic Asheville 1 Lincoln Cabarrus Moore Jones Haywood 'Buncombe Rutherford Charlotte Stanly Montgomery Craven Duplin Carteret Swain Cleveland Gaston • Hoke Cumberland Sampson Onslow • Henderson Polk Mecklenburg Richmond Morehead City Graham Jackson Rockingham Franklin Union Anson IDTransylvania Cherokee York Scotland Macon Spartanburg Bladen Pender Cherokee r.. Area B Robeson Clay .— Greenville• Spartanburg Chesterfield Pickens Chester Lancaster New Hanover Greenville Union Dillo ' Oconee Columbus • Laurens Fairfield Knreh rli Wilmington Brunswick Area A Anderson Newberry Lee ore ce Florence IN Abbeville Greenwood Area A Area B Sumter Columbia Area divider cCormick Clarendon Williamsburg Asset Protection Right -of -Way Specialist Zones Zone 1— Craig Garrett 828.258.5018 Zone 3 — Stephen Lord 704.812.2316 craig.garrett@duke-energy.com stephen.lord@duke-energy.com L Zone 2 — Johnny Wagner 864.234.4382 Zone 4 — Ethan Pardue 336.526.2524 jonathan.wagner@duke-energy.com ethan.pardue@duke-energy.com Legend — updated 1/2/19 ©2019 Duke Energy Corporation 190051 2/19 Zone 5 — Lorick Fanning 910.944.5249 lorick.fanning@duke-energy.com Zone 6 — Lorick Fanning 910.944.5249 lorick.fanning@duke-energy.com Horry Zone 7 — Bruce Pait 919.431.4831 bruce.pait@duke-energy.com Zone 8 — Bill Wilder 910.772.4903 bill.wilder@duke-energy.com a 4 4 DUKE ENERGY. BUILDING A SMARTER ENERGY FUTURE Important OSHA crane regulation Cranes and derricks near transmission power lines — OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1407-1411 This regulation applies to power -operated equipment used in r construction that can hoist, lower and horizontally move a suspended load. ` If any part of equipment, load line or load could get closer than 20 feet to less than 350 kV power lines or 50 feet for greater than 350 kV power lines, you must speak with a Duke Energy representative before beginning work. Such equipment includes but is not limited to: `'� ■ Articulating cranes (such ■ Crawler cranes as knuckle boom cranes) ■ Cranes on barges ■ Floating cranes ■ Side boom tractors Your safety is our priority ■ Locomotive cranes ■ Base -mounted drum We have a goal at Duke Energy — to eliminate injury and death Multipurpose machines hoists only when used from needless power line contacts. We want to provide you with when configured to hoist with derricks the information you need to stay safe at work. and lower (by means ■ Tower cranes of a winch or hook) and horizontally move ■ Portal cranes a suspended load ■ Service/mechanic trucks ■ Industrial cranes with a hoisting device (such as carry deck cranes) ■ Dedicated pile drivers • • • ■Pedestal cranes ■Mobile cranes approach re: • ■ Straddle cranes (such as wheel -mounted, rough -terrain, all -terrain, -followingtable • • • ■Derricks commercial truck -mounted applies"' nonqualified persons workingproximity Overhead bridge and gantry and boom truck cranes) to energized power lines. The minimum approach cranes NOT permanently . Variations of these types distance is to be maintained for nonqualified workers.installed of equipment OSHA - 1910.333 Applies to NonQualified Persons Minimum Approach Distance fly` Jr: S a Know how to protect yourself, your crew and the public when working around transmission lines. Federal law requires that all contractors maintain at least a 10-foot clearance from overhead power lines up to 50 kV. Greater clearance is required for higher -voltage power lines and cranes and derricks in construction. Contact Duke Energy at least three working days before you start working near overhead power lines and equipment so that safety recommendations can be made. Treat all transmission lines, regardless of their operating voltage, with caution: ■ 44 kV and 100 kV lines look similar. ■ Never assume a voltage based on the illustration. ■ Minimum clearance includes maximum sag, which must be calculated for each instance. ■ Injury or death can occur without touching power lines. ■ Assume all overhead power lines are energized. ■ Contact Duke Energy if you are in doubt about safe operating distances. Fact 1. Power lines that serve your homes and businesses are not insulated like home appliance cords. Fact 2. Power lines carry 4,000 to 500,000 volts of electricity that can seriously injure or kill on contact. Fact 3. The simplest way to stay safe is to know where your power lines are located and stay away. Check the job site for hazards and know the location of all overhead power lines and electric equipment, including poles and guy wires. Consider all overhead lines as energized. Mark the work site boundaries to keep workers, vehicles, tools and equipment a safe distance from electric lines and equipment. Hold a pre -work safety meeting, pointing out areas where overhead lines and electric equipment are located. We can help you: ■ Confirm voltage ■ Confirm clearance ■ Confirm wire height under peak conditions ■ Provide safety guidance around power lines ■ Review and approve drawings for: - Compliance with right-of-way restrictions - Compliance to National Electric Safety Code Identify the best, safest solution Emergency situations If your equipment makes contact with an overhead power line, notify Duke Energy immediately and take these precautions: ■ Have someone call 911. ■ Do not attempt to turn off engines or generators. ■ Move equipment away from the line only if it is safe to do so. ■ Remain on equipment until utility workers arrive and de -energize the line. Warn others to stay away. Those on the ground can be injured or killed if they make contact with the equipment. If you must leave the equipment because of fire or other dangers, jump off with your feet together. Never touch the ground and equipment at the same time. Keeping your feet together, shuffle or hop away until you are clear of the area. Duke Energy Midwest Transmission Line Structures Duke Energy Florida Transmission Line Structures Duke Energy Carolinas Transmission Line Structures FIDuke Energy Progress Carolinas Transmission Line Structures t�.