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John Dorney, DEHNR, DEM
John Parner, DEHNR, DCM/Permit Coordinator
Kelly Barger, P.E., Program Development Branch
Don Morton, P . E . , Highway Design
A . L . Hankins, P . E . , Hydraulics
John L. Smith, J- ., P .E., Structure Design
Tor; Shearin, P.E., Roadway Design
B.G. Payne, P . E . , Division 1v Engineer
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Mecklenburg County
SR 1128 (Westinghouse Blvd)
from SR 1473 (Carpet Street) to
800 feet east of SR 1129 (Downs Road)
Federal Aid Project STP-1128(1)
State Project 8.2672501
T.I.P. Project U-2706
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CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
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N. C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
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APPROVED:
Date H. Franklin Vick, P. E., Manager
?F ' Planning and Environmental Branch, NCDOT
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Date Nicholas L. Graf, P. E.
Division Administrator, FHWA

Mecklenburg County
SR 1128 (Westinghouse Blvd)
from SR 1473 (Carpet Street) to
800 feet east of SR 1129 (Downs Road)
Federal Aid Project STP-1128(1)
State Project 8.2672501
T.I.P. Project U-2706
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CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
JUNE, 1994
Documentation Prepared in Planning & Environmental Branch By:
Thomas E. Devens, P.E.
Project Planning Engineer
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Project Planning Unit Head
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS ........................ 1
II. NEED FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT ............................... 1
A. General Description....... . ..................... 1
B. Historical Resume and Project Status ................... 2
C. Existing Conditions .................................... 2
D. Stream Crossings ....................................... 2
E. Traffic Volumes ........................................ 2
F. Capacity Analysis ...................................... 2
G. Accident Study ......................................... 3
H. Thoroughfare Plan ...................................... 4
I. Pedestrian Activity .................................... 4
III. DESCRIPTION OF RECOMMENDED ACTION ........................... 4
A. Recommended Improvements ............................... 4
B. Estimated Costs ........................................ 4
IV. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED .................................... 5
A. Recommended Alternative ................................ 5
B. "Do Nothing" Alternative ............................... 5
V. COORDINATION ................................................ 5
VI. EFFECTS TO THE MAN-MADE AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT ............. 5
A. Effects to the Man-Made Environment .................... 5
1. Land Use .......................................... 5
a. Existing Land Use ............................ 5
b. Utilities.. ........ ................ 6
c. Prime and Important Farmland ................. 6
2. Socioeconomic Impacts ............................. 6
a. Neighborhood Characteristics ................. 6
b. Economic Factors ............................. 6
C. Public Facilities ............................ 7
d. Relocations .................................. 7
e. Social Impacts ............................... 7
3. Historic and Cultural Resources ................... 7
a. Archaeological Resources ..................... 7
b. Architectural/Historical Resources........... 7
C. Section 4(f) Properties ...................... 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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B. Effects to the Natural Environment ..................... 8
1. Biotic Resources .................................. 8
a. Plant Communities ............................ 8
b. Wildlife.... ............................. 10
C. Biotic Community Impacts ..................... 10
2. Physical Resources ................................ 11
a. Soils and Topography ......................... 11
b. Water Resources .............................. 11
3. Special Topics....... 12
a. Jurisdictional Waters of the United States... 12
b. Permits ...................................... 12
C. Mitigation.. .... 13
d. Rare and Protected Species ................... 13
e. Federally Protected Species.. ............. 13
f. Candidate/State Protected Species ........ i...- 15
g. Impacts to Floodplain ........................ 15
4. Traffic Noise and Air Quality ..................... 16
VII. CONCLUSIONS ................................................. 17
TABLES
Table 1 - Anticipated Biotic Community Impacts .............. 11
Table 2 - Federal Protected Species in
Mecklenburg County.......... ............... 13
Table 3 - Federal Candidate Species Listed in
Mecklenburg County ........................... 15
FIGURES
Figure 1 - Location Map
Figure 2 - Vicinity Map
Figure 3 - Aerial Photograph of Existing Conditions
Figure 4a-4c - Current and Projected Traffic Values
Mecklenburg County
SR 1128 (Westinghouse Blvd)
from SR 1473 (Carpet Street) to
800 feet east of SR 1129 (Downs Road)
Federal Aid Project STP-1128(1)
State Project 8.2672501
T.I.P. Project U-2706
I. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS
As noted in the Memorandum to File dated March 8, 1993, this
Categorical Exclusion should be circulated for a minimum of 30 days to
allow for input by resource agencies.
A 401 Water Quality Certification administered through the N.C.
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources will be required.
In accordance with provisions of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(33 U.S.C. 1344), a permit will be required from the United States Army
Corps of Engineers for the discharge of dredged or fill material in
"Waters of the United States".
The subject project is classified as a Categorical Exclusion. It is
anticipated that the Provisions of Nationwide Permit 33 CFR 330.5(A)23
(Categorical Exclusions) will apply td, this project. Final permit
decisions, however, are left to the discretionary authority of the United
States Corps of Engineers.
All standard procedures and measures will implemented to avoid and
minimize environmental impacts. Impacts will be minimized by utilizing
Best Management Practices during construction.
II. NEED FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT
A. General Description
Westinghouse Boulevard is located in southwest Charlotte, providing
an east-west transportation corridor in an industrialized area (See Figure
1). The subject project consists of constructing a multilane extension of
SR 1128 (Westinghouse Boulevard) from SR 1473 (Carpet Street) to 800 feet
east of SR 1129 (Downs Road), a distance of 0.7 mile. The project is
included in the NCDOT 1995-2001 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
as U-2706. Right-of-way is scheduled for October 1995. Construction is
scheduled to begin in Fiscal Year 1997. The TIP funding for this project
is estimated to be $3,375,000 which includes $1,275,000 for right-of-way
and $2,100,000 for construction. The current cost estimate for this
project is estimated to be $3,450,000 which includes $1,250,000 for
right-of-way and $2,200,000 for construction.
On the basis of planning and environmental studies, it is not antici-
pated this project will have a significant detrimental effect on the human
environment. The proposed improvement will cause no significant changes
in route classification and land use and is not controversial in nature.
Therefore, it is concluded that a Categorical Exclusion is applicable.
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B. Historical Resume and Project Status
The proposed extension of Westinghouse Boulevard completes the
"missing link" between I-77 and US 521 (South Blvd) in Charlotte (See
Figure 2). Traffic currently utilizes Westinghouse Boulevard, Downs Road,
and Nations Ford Road to travel from I-77 to South Boulevard. Therefore,
this project will improve existing traffic conditions and alleviate
congestion.
C. Existing Conditions
West of the proposed project, SR 1128 (Westinghouse Blvd) is a 5-lane
curb & gutter section from the I-77 interchange to SR 1473 (Carpet
Street). East of the project location, Westinghouse Boulevard is a newly
constructed 4-lane undivided highway that extends to US 521 (South Blvd).
Posted speed limit is 45 mph on both sides of the proposed project. A
signalized intersection exists at the junction of Westinghouse Boulevard
and Nations Ford Road.
D. Stream Crossings
No stream crossings are affected by this improvement.
E. Traffic Volumes
The average daily traffic utilizing Westinghouse Boulevard in the
project vicinity is estimated to be 11,000 vehicles per day for 1997. It
is projected that traffic will increase to 15,600 vehicles per day by the
design year of 2017. Figure 4 shows projected average daily traffic
volumes for the years 1997 and 2017.
F. Capacity Analysis
The concept of level of service is defined as a qualitative measure
describing operational conditions within a traffic stream and how these
conditions are perceived by motorists and/or passengers. A level of
service definition generally describes conditions in terms of such factors
as speed, travel time, freedom to maneuver, traffic interruptions,
comfort, convenience, and safety. Six levels of service are defined for
each type of facility for which analysis procedures are available. They
are given letter designations from A to F, with level of service A
representing the best operation conditions and level of service F
representing the worst.
A capacity analysis was performed for the proposed project to
determine the level of service (LOS), using the estimated peak hour
traffic demands for the years 1997 and 2017. A multilane analysis was
performed on the proposed 5-lane curb & gutter, and then each intersection
was analyzed.
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The multilane analysis was performed on Westinghouse Boulevard from
the Carpet Street intersection to the Downs Road intersection. Analysis
of the 1997 traffic shows Westinghouse Boulevard operating at a LOS B. An
analysis of the 2017 traffic shows Westinghouse Boulevard operating at a
LOS C. It is therefore concluded that the proposed project will increase
the efficiency of traffic flow.
An unsignalized intersection analysis was performed on Westinghouse
Boulevard and Downs Road. The analysis was performed using a 5-lane
section on Westinghouse Boulevard, with a left-turn lane and a thru-right
lane in both directions on Downs Road. The analysis shows that
Westinghouse Boulevard will operate at LOS C with 1997 traffic and LOS D
with 2017 traffic. In both cases, Downs Road operates at LOS F. An
increase in LOS is only possible by providing additional lanes on both
highways or adding a signal.
A signalized intersection analysis was performed on the intersection
of Westinghouse Boulevard and Downs Road. The analysis was performed
using a 5-lane section on Westinghouse Boulevard, with a left-turn lane
and a thru-right lane on both approaches from Downs Road. Capacity
analysis indicates that the level of service is B for the year 1997. In
the design year of 2017 the level of service is C. During the design
phase, it will be determined whether a traffic signal is needed at this
intersection.
A signalized intersection analysis was performed on?the intersection
of Westinghouse Boulevard and Nations Ford Road. This analysis was
performed on a 5-lane section for Westinghouse Boulevard, with a left-turn
lane and a thru-right lane in the northbound direction on Nations Ford
Road, and a right turn lane, thru lane, and left turn lane in the
southbound direction on Nations Ford Road. Capacity analysis indicates
that the level of service is C for the year 1997. In the design year of
2017 the level of service is E. In order to get Westinghouse Boulevard to
perform at a level of service D in the design year, Nations Ford Road will
have to operate at a level of service F. Further increase in LOS is only
possible by providing additional lanes to both roadways. All intersections
will be studied further in the design phase.
G. Accident Study
An accident analysis was conducted for the proposed project for the
time period from February 1, 1990 through January 31, 1993. Westinghouse
Boulevard was studied from Carpet Street to Nations Ford Road (No data was
available for the new location segment of the project). Ten accidents
occurred during this time period, eight of which occurred at the
intersection of Nations Ford Road and Westinghouse Boulevard. The most
common accident types were left-turns at the intersection (40%) and rear
end collisions (40%). The total accident rate for this section of highway
is 259.7 accidents per 100 million entering vehicles, compared to the
statewide average of 253.4 accidents per 100 million vehicle miles. No
fatalities occurred on this section of roadway. The proposed project will
facilitate movement, increase safety, and lower accident rates on
Westinghouse Boulevard.
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H. Thoroughfare Plan
Existing Westinghouse Boulevard is classified as a proposed major
thoroughfare in the 1988 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Thoroughfare Plan, and as
an urban collector in the Statewide Functional Classification System.
1. Pedestrian Activity
Due to the absence of connected residential development and the high
degree of industrial activity in the project area, very little pedestrian
activity exists. A current need for sidewalks is not evident.
III. DESCRIPTION OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
A. Recommended Improvements
The project calls for constructing a multilane extension of SR 1128
(Westinghouse Blvd) from Carpet Street to 800 feet east of Downs Road (See
Figure 3). A five-lane curb & gutter section is recommended, which is 64
feet from curb-face to curb-face. For 800 feet from the Downs Road
intersection to the end of the project, the cross section will taper from
a 5-lane to a 4-lane curb & gutter section. In this segment the fifth
lane will be utilized as a turning lane at the Downs Road intersection.
From Carpet Street to Nations Ford Road, construction will involve
widening an existing 2-lane roadway. From Nations Ford Road to Downs
Road, construction will be on new location. From Downs Road to the end of
the project, construction will involve widening an existing roadway. A
minimum of 100 feet of right-of-way is recommended, with no control of
access. Recommended design speed is 50 mph to allow a posted speed limit
of 45 mph. The existing traffic signal at the intersection of
Westinghouse Boulevard and Nations Ford Road will be reconfigured and
upgraded.
It is possible that businesses located at the adjacent industrial
condominium may request access to the proposed road (See Figure 3). In
this event, the request will be handled by the Division 10 office.
A Martin Marietta quarry and a Vulcan quarry are in close proximity
to the project, as is the Blue Max Trucking Company. Due to the
expectation of heavy dump truck traffic (See Figure 4) from these
companies, a thicker than normal pavement design is recommended.
No traffic detours are required where improvements are constructed on
new location. However, traffic control is necessary where widening will
occur.
The North Carolina Bicycle Program has determined that bicycle
facilities are not needed on this project.
B. Estimated Costs
The proposed extension is estimated to cost $3,450,000. Included in
this cost is $1,250,000 for right-of-way and $2,200,000 for construction.
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IV. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
A. Recommended Alternative
The recommended alternative is to build a multilane extension of
Westinghouse Boulevard from Carpet Street to Downs Road. There is no
other alternative to the proposed alignment. Starting and ending points
are dictated by the existing alignment of Westinghouse Boulevard, and the
proposed alignment on new location is dictated by the location of several
existing buildings and AASHTO geometric standards.
B. "Do Nothing" Alternative
The "do nothing" alternative would prevent the completion of
Westinghouse Boulevard and would not alleviate existing and projected
traffic problems on Nations Ford Road and Downs Road.
V. COORDINATION
The following agencies were requested to comment on the proposed
project during preparation of this environmental document. Copies of this
document will be sent to each:
*U.S. Department of the Army (Corps of Engineers)
*U.S. Department of the Interior-Fish and Wildlife Service
Federal Emergency Management Administration
*State Clearinghouse
*N.C. Department of Cultural Resources
N.C. Department of Health Services
*N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
N.C. Department of Public Instruction
U. S. Geological Survey
Centralina Council of Governments
Chairman of Mecklenburg County Commissioners
*Mayor of the City of Charlotte
*N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
* Denotes agencies from which written comments were received
VI. EFFECTS TO THE MAN-MADE AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
A. Effects to the Man-Made Environment
1. Land Use
a. Existing Land Use
The immediate vicinity of the subject project is a light to
heavy industrialized area which includes distribution centers,
warehouses, and fabrication firms. A significant amount of truck
traffic is generated by the land uses in the project area.
Supporting commercial uses, such as restaurants, are
interspersed with the industry. A residential area is located
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south of the project between Nations Ford Road and Downs Road.
The entire project area is zoned I-2, General Industrial. This
zoning classification permits a variety of business activity
including those traditionally considered "heavy industry".
b. Utilities
The project corridor is crossed by several utility lines.
An 8" water line and a sanitary sewer line are located on the
north side of the proposed project from Carpet Street to Nations
Ford Road. Power lines, underground telephone lines, and a 6"
gas line are located on the south side of the-proposed project
from Carpet Street to Nations Ford Road. An underground fiber
optic cable is located 800 feet east of Nations Ford Road along
the proposed project from Nations Ford Road to Downs Road. On
the project corridor from Downs Road to Culp Road (See Figure 3)
there is an 8" water line on the south side of Culp Road and a
gas line on the east side of Downs Road. On the north side of
the proposed project from Downs Road to Culp Road there are
underground telephone lines and existing and proposed power
lines.
C. Prime and Important Farmland
The Farmland Protection Policy. Act of 1981 requires all
federal agencies and their representatives to consider the
impact of land acquisition and construction projects on prime
and important farmland soils. These soils are designated by the
U. S. Soil Conservation Service, based on crop yield, moisture
content, and various other factors. Soils which have been
developed or committed to urban use by the local planning
authority are exempt from consideration under the Act. As
previously discussed, the project site and its vicinity are
zoned for heavy industrial land uses, and significant
development has occurred in the vicinity. Therefore, this
project is exempt from the Farmland Protection Policy Act.
2. Socioeconomic Impacts
a. Neighborhood Characteristics
The proposed project is located in Mecklenburg County.
Mecklenburg County is located in the western section of the
state and is bounded by the state of South Carolina and Union,
Cabarrus, Iredell, Lincoln, and Gaston Counties. The project is
located in the heavily industrialized, southwestern quadrant of
Charlotte. Based on the latest statistical reports, Mecklenburg
County has a 1992 population of 536,870. Mecklenburg County is
the largest urbanized area in the state of North Carolina. In
1990 its population density was 969.69 persons per square mile.
b. Economic Factors
During the month of March 1994, Mecklenburg County
maintained a labor force of 306,440. During this time 297,530
people were employed, resulting in an unemployment total of
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8,910 or 2.9 percent. The low unemployment rate of Mecklenburg
County can be contributed partly to its infrastructure.
Mecklenburg County constantly initiates programs and projects to
enhance its road system in order to attract commercial and
industrial development into the county. This project maintains
that type of continuity because it is already located within a
neighborhood consisting largely of commercial and industrial
type development.
C. Public Facilities
This proposed action will not adversely impact any public
facilities.
d. Relocations
The proposed project will not require the relocation of any
farm, residence, or business.
e. Social Impacts
The proposed project will not adversely impact any
families, individuals, and businesses. It will enhance the
businesses already located in the area by improving the
accessibility and visibility of the existing business
establishments.
The proposed proejct will not disrupt community cohesion
and will not interfere with the accessibility of facilities and
services.
3. Historic and Cultural Resources
a. Archaeological Resources
There are no known archaeological sites within the proposed
project area. The State Historic Preservation Office indicated
that it is unlikely that any archaeological resources which may
be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of historic
places will be affected by the recommended improvements. It was
recommended that no archaeological investigation be conducted
(See Appendix A).
b. Architectural/Historical Resources
This project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of
the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended,
implemented by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR
Part 800. Section 106 requires that if a federally funded,
licensed, or permitted project has an effect on a property
listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic
Places, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation be given
an opportunity to comment.
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There are no historic structures located within the area of
potential effect. The State Historic Preservation Office
recommended no historic architectural survey be conducted (See
Appendix A). Since there are no properties either listed on or
eligible for the National Register of Historic Places within the
area of potential effect, no further compliance with Section 106
is required.
C. Section 4(f) Properties
No buildings, structures, objects, districts, or sites
located in the area of potential effect of the project are
listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of
historic Places. There will be no use of land from
publicly-owned parks, recreation areas, or wildlife or waterfowl
refugees. Therefore, the project does not involve any
properties which are subject to Section 4(f) of the Department
of Transportation Act of 1966.
B. Effects to the Natural Environment
1. Biotic Resources
Distribution and composition of biotic resources throughout the
project area reflect topographic positioning, hydrologic influences,
and past and present land use practices. Undeveloped systems
characterize the majority of the project area which is comprised of
forested areas and abandoned pasture land in various stages of
succession. Wildlife observed during field investigations are
denoted by (*) in the text. Common and scientific names are provided
for each species listed. In subsequent references to the same
organism, only the common name is given.
a. Plant Communities
Five plant communities were identified in the project area:
Maintained Community, Pine Plantation, Disturbed Herbaceous
Assemblage, Disturbed Shrub-Scrub Assemblage, and Hardwood
Forest. Natural community profile descriptions, where
applicable, have been adopted and modified from the NCNHP
classification scheme (Schafale and Weakley 1990).
Maintained Communities - Commercial development and roadside
shoulders constitute maintained communities in the project area.
In this community man's structures or activities preclude
natural plant succession. Maintained shoulder slopes and lawns
support fescue (Festuca sp.) as the dominant vegetative
component, complemented with landscape ornamentals. Redbud
(Cercis canadensis), dogwood (Cornus florida), azaleas (Azalea
spp.), and various oak trees (uercus spp.) are common. Mowing
is frequently associated with this community.
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Pine Plantation - An even-aged stand of loblolly pine (Pinus
taeda), approximately 2.3 to 2.8 cm (6-7 in) in diameter at
breast height (dbh), is surrounded by commercial development in
the project area. Unlike pine forests, pine plantations are
planted and are managed for maximum timber production. Stands
are thinned and competing hardwoods are removed by chemicals or
mechanical means. Red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) is an
invasive subcanopy component in this community and willow oak
( uercus p hellos) is scattered throughout. Poison ivy
(Toxicodendron radicans), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera
japonica), Virginia creeper (Parthenocissis quenquefolia),
trumpet vine (Campsis radicans) are dominant vine components,
covering the trunks of trees. Ebony spleenwort (Asplenium
platyneuron), bedstraw (Galium asprellum), and vinca (Vinca
minor) comprise the herbaceous layer.
Disturbed Herbaceous Assemblage - The vegetation of this
community consists primarily of herbs, with less than 50 percent
cover of shrubs. This community consists of woodlands recently
cleared and not replanted, abandoned agricultural fields, and
pasture lands which have been allowed to revegetate naturally.
Typical of early stages of succession, these areas are
characterized by plants that have short life cycles. This type
of community is considered the first phase of revegetation, or
successional stage, that develops in a highly disturbed area.
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Common plant species include broom-sedge Andropogon
virginica), trumpet vine, vetch (Viccia sp.), dog-fennel
(Eupatorium capillifolium), and rabbit tobacco (Gnaphalium
obtusifolium), Grasses make up a large component of this
community. Typically occurring are panicum (Panicum boscii),
paspalum (Paspalum dilatatum), Bermuda grass (C ny odon dactylon)
and bent grass (Agrostis sp.).
Disturbed Shrub-Scrub Assemblage - This community occurs where
agricultural land has been abandoned or on other previously
cleared areas where sufficient time has passed such that mixed
herbaceous species characteristic of the disturbed herbaceous
assemblage have been replaced by invading woody species.
Red cedar is the most prevalent woody species present,
along with stands of winged sumac (Rhus copallina), and
blackberry (Rubus sp.). Commonly associated species are
• dog-fennel, broom-sedge, and other herbaceous plants typical of
the disturbed herbaceous assemblage.
Hardwood Forest - A small, mature hardwood forested stand is
located on the eastern end of the project area. It is.
characterized by a canopy of mixed hardwood species whose
composition is largely dictated by mesic hydrologic conditions.
Occurring on moderately well drained Iredell soils are hackberry
(Celtis laevigata), shagbark hickory (Carya carolinae-
septentrionalis), post oak ( uercus stellata), willow oak
(L p hellos), and southern red oak (L falcata). Typical
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understory species include red cedar, winged elm (Ulmus alata),
and redbud. The shrub layer is sparse, but includesueberries
(Vaccinium spp.) and viburnum (Viburnum rafinesquianum). The
herbaceous layer is comprised of bedstraw, poison ivy, chickweed
(Stellaria up bera), wild onion (Allium sp.), and carex (Carex
sp-)•
b. Wildlife
The project area, is comprised of a mix of plant community
patterns, providing a variety of opportunities for wildlife.
The white-tailed deer (Odocoileus vir inianus) prefers areas of
mixed age-stands of forest, intersperse with mixed herbaceous
areas. It is primarily a crepuscular herbivore, feeding on
herbs, mast, and agricultural crops.
The gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) and red fox (Vulpes
vul es) are both chiefly nocturnal and omnivorous. The eastern
cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus) is an important food
source as are small rodents, birds, eggs, insects and fruits.
The gray fox prefers brushy woodlands, while the red fox is more
commonly associated with open fields interspersed with
woodlands.
Birds are the most abundant fauna observed in the project
area. They are naturally mobile and can occur in a variety of
habitats especially during migration. Raptor's such as the
*red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), and American kestrel
(Falco sparverius), often soar over a variety of habitats in
search of prey. Black vultures (Coragyps atratus) are frequently
seen along highways feeding on road-kills. Aerial species such
as the chimney swift (Chaetura pelagica), barn swallow (Hirundo
rustica), common nighthawk,(Chordeiles minor), and purple martin
(Progne subis) forage for insects over urbanized areas. This
habitat is also attractive to the house sparrow (Passer
domesticus), European starling (Sturnus vulgaris), rock dove
(Columba livia), and *Carolina wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus).
Brown thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) and rufous-sided towhee (Pi ilo
erythrophthalmus) favor overgrown fields and ecotones.
Most commonly seen in the canopy of all forested habitats
include the brown creeper (Certhia familiaris), *northern
cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), *yellow-rumped warbler
(Dendrocia coronata), and the *Carolina wren. The *common
grackle ( uiscalus quiscula) is abundant in the pine plantation.
Typical reptiles and amphibians that may be found on the forest
floor are the eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina), slimy
salamander (Plethodon glutinosus), worm snake (Carphophis
amoenus), and black racer (Coluber constrictor). These animals
utilize fallen logs and the litter layer for cover.
c. Biotic Community Impacts
Table 1 on the following page summarizes potential losses
from proposed project construction. Calculations are based on
right-of-way limits of 30.5 m (100 ft).
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Table 1. ANTICIPATED BIOTIC COMMUNITY IMPACTS
COMMUNITY
Maintained Community
Pine Plantation
Disturbed Herbaceous Assemblage
Disturbed Shrub-Scrub Assemblage
Hardwood Forest
TOTAL
IMPACTS
Hectares (Acres)
0.4 (0.9)
0.3 (0.8)
0.8 (1.9)
0.5 (1.3)
0.7 1.8
2.7 6.7
Project construction on new alignment will eliminate
portions of forested and open-land communities and degrade these
communities by habitat fragmentation. Loss of habitat is likely
to reduce the number of animals which rely on these communities
for shelter and forage. Loss of habitat and fragmentation can
cause a disruption of both short-term migrations (diurnal,
nocturnal), and long term migrations (seasonal) of animal
populations, depending on individual species requirements for
food, water, and cover. Animal migration may also be
interrupted due to vehicular noise, and roadkills will decrease
numbers of individuals of certain species.
2. PHYSICAL RESOURCES
a. Soils and Topography
The subject project lies within the Southern Piedmont
Region and specifically within the Mixed Felsic and Mafic Soil
System. Many of the mixed felsic and mafic areas are moderately
to strongly dissected. However, topography in the project area
is generally level.
An Iredell-Mecklenburg soil association covers the majority
of the project area. Most of the acreage is on level uplands
and is either old field or forested. These soils are moderately
well drained to well drained and have a predominantly clayey
subsoil. They have formed in residuum of rocks high in
ferromagnesium minerals.
b. Water Resources
No water resources are present in the project area.
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3. SPECIAL TOPICS
a. Jurisdictional Waters of the United States
Surface waters and associated wetlands fall under the broad
category of "Waters of the United States" as defined in 33 CFR
328.3. The US Army Corps of Engineers (COE) takes jurisdiction
over the discharge of dredged or fill material into these waters
of the U.S. as authorized by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
Approximately 36.0 square m (400 sq ft) of jurisdictional
wetlands may receive impacts from project construction (Fig. 2).
This small, man-made depressional wetland is located in a pine
plantation within a power-line cut and is classified as
palustrine, emergent, persistent (PEM1), as defined by Cowardin
et al. (1979). Wool-grass (Cyperus cyperinus) and soft
needle-rush (Juncus effusus) are the dominant components. Some
black willow (Salix ni ra) is present along the fringes.
Wetland communities were identified in the project corridor on
the basis of low soil chroma values, hydrophytic vegetation and
the presence of hydrology or hydrological indicators.
Recommendations
Non-point sediment sources will be identified and efforts
made to control sediment runoff.
Strict adherence-:to, Best Management Practices .and
Sedimentation Control guidelines will be implemented during
the construction phase of the project.
b. Permits
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". Final permit decisions rest with
the Corps of Engineers.
The subject project is classified as a Categorical
Exclusion likely to come under Provisions of Nationwide Permit
33 CFR 330.5 (A) 23. This permit authorizes any activities,
work and discharges undertaken, assisted, authorized, regulated,
funded or financed, in whole or in part, by another federal
agency and that the activity is "categorically excluded" from
environmental documentation because it is included within a
category of actions which neither individually or cumulatively
have a significant effect on the environment.
A 401 Water Quality Certification administered through the
N.C. Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
will be required. This certificate is issued for any activity
which may result in a discharge into waters for which a federal
permit is required.
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C. Mitigation
Compensatory mitigation is generally not required where
Nationwide permits are required, according to the Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) between the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and the COE (1989). Final discretionary authority in
these matters rests with the COE.
d. Rare and Protected Species
Federal law requires that any action, which has the
potential to have a detrimental impact to the survival and well
being of any species classified as federally protected, is
subject to review by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or
the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), under the
provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended.
In North Carolina, protection of plant and animal species
falls under N.C. General Statutes (G.S.) 106-202.12 to
106-202.19 of 1979. These species may or may not be federally
protected.
e. 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 March 30, 1994, the FWS lists the following
federally protected species for Mecklenburg County:
Table 2. Federally-Protected.Species
Mecklenburg County
SCIENTIFIC NAME COMMON NAME STATUS
Lasmigona decorata Carolina heelsplitter E*
Helianthus schweinitzii Schweinitz's sunflower E
"E" denotes Endangered (a species that is threatened with
extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its
range).
Indicates no specimen from Mecklenburg County found in at
least twenty years.
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Lasmigona decorata (Carolina heelsplitter) E
Distribution in N.C.: Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Union.
The Carolina heelsplitter has an ovate, trapezoidal,
unsculptured shell which is greenish, yellowish, or brownish in
color with greenish or blackish rays. The nacre is usually
pearly-white to bluish-white graying to orange near the umbo and
in older specimens the entire nacre may be mottled orange. The
umbo is flattened and the beaks are depressed and project a
little above the hinge line.
Habitat for the Carolina heelsplitter has been found in
creeks, streams, and rivers. Individuals are most often found
in shaded areas, either in a ponded portion of a small stream,
or in runs along steep banks with a moderate current. Water
less than three feet deep and substrates that are composed of
soft mud, sand, muddy-sand, and sandy gravel are preferred.
Presently, only three known populations of this mussel species
exist; two of these populations are found in the North Carolina
streams of Waxhaw Creek, Catawba River System, Union County and
Goose Creek, Pee Dee River System, Union County.
Biological Conclusion: No effect. No waterbodies are present
in the project area. No impacts to the Carolina heelsplitter
will occur as a result of project construction.
Helianthus schweinitzii (Schweinitz's sunflower) E
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Federally Listed: June 6, 1991
Flowers Present: mid September-early October
Distribution in N.C.: Cabarrus, Davidson, Mecklenburg,
Montgomery, Randolph, Rowan, Stanly, Stokes, Union.
Schweinitz's sunflower is a rhizomatous perennial herb that
grows 1-2 m tall from a cluster of carrot-like tubrous roots.
The stems are deep red, solitary and only branch above mid-stem.
The leaves are rough feeling above and resin-dotted and loosely
soft-white-hairy beneath. Leaves of the sunflower are opposite
on the lower part of the stem and usually become alternate on
the upper stem. The broad flowers are borne from September
until frost. These flowers are yellow in color and arranged in r
an open system of upwardly arching heads. The fruit is a
smooth, gray-black achene.
Schweinitz's sunflower is endemic to North and South
Carolina. These sunflowers grow best in full sunlight or light
shade in clearings and along the edges of open stands of
oak-pine-hickory upland woods. Common soils that this species
is found in are moist to dryish clays, clay-loams, or sandy
clay-loams, often with a high gravel content and always
moderately podzolized. Natural fires and large herbivores are
considered to be historically important in maintaining open
habitat for these sunflowers.
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Biological Conclusion: No effect. Suitable habitat is present
in the project area. Plant-by-plant surveys were conducted by
NCDOT Biologist, M. Randall Turner, September 24, 1993. No
individuals were found. No impacts to Schweinitz's sunflower
will occur as a result of project construction.
f. Candidate/State Protected Species
The following Candidate 2 (C2) species are not legally
protected under the Endangered Species Act and are not subject
to any of it's provisions until they are formally proposed or
listed as Threatened or Endangered. C2 species are defined as
organisms for which there is some evidence of vulnerability, but
data are not sufficient to warrant a listing of Endangered,
Threatened, Proposed Endangered or Proposed Threatened at this
time. Plants or animals with state designations of Endangered
(E), Threatened (T) or Special Concern (SC) are granted
protection by the State Endangered Species Act and the North
Carolina Plant Protection and Conservation Act of 1979,
administered and enforced by the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission and the North Carolina Department of
Agriculture.
The following species may potentially occur in the project
area. Organisms and their suitable habitat were not surveyed
for. The Natural Heritage Program data base was reviewed to
determine if any protected species have been verified in the
project area. None were recorded.
Table 3. Federal Candidate/State Listed Species
Mecklenburg County
COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME AT. STATE
Georgia aster Aster georgianus C2 -
Heller's trefoil Lotus helleri C2 -
Nestronia Nestronia umbellula C2 -
Tall larkspur Del-pFin m exalt C2 E-SC
Virginia quillwort Isoetes virginica C2 -
* - Not state protected
g. Impacts to Floodplain
Mecklenburg County is a participant in the National Flood
Insurance Regular Program. From a review of the February 1993
Flood Insurance Rate Map, the proposed project is not located
within an identified flood-hazard area. This is also confirmed
by a review of the pertinent United States Geological Survey
topographic map. Erosion and siltation during construction will
be controlled through the installation and maintenance of
standard erosion control devices.
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4. Traffic Noise and Air Quality
The project is located within the jurisdiction for air quality
of the Mecklenburg County Department of Environmental Protection.
Mecklenburg County is designated as a moderate nonattainment area for
Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Ozone (03). The attainment dates are
December 31, 1995 for CO and November 15, 1996 for (03). However,
due to recent improved air quality monitoring data, this area is
under review to become a maintenance area. All appropriate
Transportation Control Measures (TCM) included in the State
Implementation Plan (SIP) which was approved by the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) on March 19, 1981 have been completed. The
Charlotte/Mecklenburg 2010 Urbanized Area Thoroughfare Plan (TP) and
1994 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) have been determined to
be in conformity to the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments and the Interim
Conformity Guidance dated June 7, 1991. The approval dates of the TP
and the TIP by the MPO were on September 18, 1991 and September 15,
1993, respectively. The approval dates of the TP and the TIP by
USDOT were on November 15, 1991 and December 15, 1993, respectively.
There have been no significant changes in the project's design
concept and scope, as used in the conformity analyses.
Noise impacts form this project are expected to be very minor,
considering the high existing noise levels. The Imperial Hose Company
(See Figure 3) generates a high noise level through its manufacturing
process. The Martin Marietta Quarry periodically conducts blasting
operations. In addition, Charlotte-Douglas International Airport is
located in the area (See Figure 2). The proposed project is located
directly under the flight path. Due to combination of theses
factors, the existing noise level is already high.
The effects of the project on air quality were determined for a
worst case scenario. The analysis resulted in a projection of 4.4
parts per million (ppm) for the Build condition for the year 1997.
Compared to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, this exhibits
no violations to the standards. Noise levels were also predicted for
the design year of 2017. The noise transmission loss provided by the
structures was determined to be sufficient to abate traffic noise
levels. If the project is not built and traffic were to double
during the next 20 year period, noise levels are expected to increase
less than 3.3 dBA. Generally, as judged by most people, a 3.3 dBA
increase is considered to be a barely perceptible change. Hence, the
project's impact on noise and air quality will not exceed established
criteria.
If vegetation is disposed of by burning, all burning shall be
done in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations of the
North Carolina SIP for air quality in compliance with 15 NCAC
2D.0520. This evaluation completes the assessment requirements for
highway traffic noise (23 CFR 772) and for air quality (NEPA and 1990
CAAA), and no additional reports are required.
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VII. CONCLUSIONS
Based upon the findings of this report, the proposed improvements are
not expected to result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.
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Westinghouse Boulevard (SR-1128)
From Texland Boulevard to South Boulevard (US-521)
Estimated 1997 Average Daily Traffic In Hundreds

Westinghouse Boulevard
SR-1382
1
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M_o_ ?- 10
112 110
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r
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Texland Blvd.
SR-1422
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SR-1473
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ord Road
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SR-1129
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Westinghouse Boulevard (SR-1128)
From Textand Boulevard Jo South Boulevard (US-521)
Estimated 2017 Average Dally Traffic in Hundreds

Westinghouse Boulevard
SR-1382
43 1 143
T 15
NN --134
170 -1 1 ?- r 7 156
F
170 1326 4 1 51 6
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SR-1422
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Carpet Street
SR-1473
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ord Road
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SR-1129
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MARCH, 1993 MECKLENBURG COUNTY

U-2706 WESTINGHOUSE BLVD
FROM TEXLAND BLVD TO SOUTH BLVD (US-521)
ESTIMATED 1997/2017 ADT IN HUNDREDS, TRUCK %, & DESIGN HOUR %
ADT IN 100'S
TTST%
DUAL%
DHV%
DIR%
ROUTE 1997 2017
WESTINGHOUSE 224 340 9 5 9 60
BLVD (SR-1128)
FROM SR-1422 TO
SR-1126
WESTINGHOUSE 218 310 7 '4 .10 60
BLVD (SR-1128)
FROM SR-1126 TO
US-521
TEXLAND BLVD
NORTH SR-1382 48 86 9 5 10 60
SOUTH SR-1422 20 38 15 15 10 60
CARPET STREET 4 8 9 5 10 60
SR-1473
NATIONS FORD RD
NORTH SR-1126 80 148 8 5 10 60
SOUTH SR-1126 44 82 3 4 10 60
DOWNS ROAD 44 78 6 4 10 60
SR-1129
CULP LANE 10 16 3 5 10 60
SR-1130
PROPOSED SERVCE 8 14 20 50 10 60
ROAD
OLD NATIONS 26 50 1 2 10 60
FORD ROAD
OLD PINEVILLE 14 24 1 2 10 60
ROAD
`SOUTH BLVD
NORTH US-521 222 364 5 3 10 55
SOUTH US-521 182 324 2 3 10 55
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DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT=
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1. Will srer_ial relocation 70-100 400-600
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2. W i I 1 sr. hoo Is or churches be 100 UP 600 LIP
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3. Will business services still TOTAL
be available after project 4. (Ali I I any bus i ness be d i s•- REMARKS (Respond by Number)
placed. If so, indicate size
tyee, estj;,Wated number of
employees, minorities, etc.
S. Will relocation cause a
housing shortage
6. Source for available hous-
ing (list)
7. Will additional housing
programs be needed
S. Should Last Resort Housing
be considered
9. Are there large, disabled,
elderly, etc. families
10. Will public housing be
needed for project
11. Is pub Iic housing avail -
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12. Is it felt there will be ad-
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during relocation period
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housing within financial
mean
14. Are suitable business sites
available (list source)
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complete RELOCATION
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
April 15, 1993
Nicholas L. Graf
Division Administrator
Federal Highway Administration
Department of Transportation
310 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1442
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APR 19 1993
Z?2 DIVISION OF
G' HIGHWAYS ti
VIROM,fl?
Re: Extension of SR 1128 (Westinghouse Boulevard)
from SR 1473 to SR 1129, Charlotte, Mecklenburg
County, U-2706, 8.2672501, STP-1 128(l), ER
93-8416
Dear Mr. Graf:
c
of Archives and History
m S. Price, Jr., Director
On April 7, 1993, Robin Stancil of our staff met with North Carolina Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) staff for a meeting of the minds concerning the above
project. We reported our available information on historic architectural and
archaeological surveys and resources along with our recommendations. NCDOT
provided project area photographs and aerial photographs at the meeting and for
our use afterwards.
Based upon our review of the photographs and the information discussed at the
meeting, we offer our preliminary comments regarding this project.
In terms of historic architectural resources, we are aware of no historic structures
located within the area of potential effect. We recommend that no historic
architectural survey be conducted for this project.
There are no known archaeological sites within the proposed project area. Based
on our present knowledge of the area, it is unlikely that any archaeological
resources which may be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic
Places will be affected by the project construction. We, therefore, recommend
that no archaeological investigation be conducted in connection with this project.
Having provided this information, we look forward to receipt of either a
Categorical Exclusion or Environmental Assessment which indicates how NCDOT
addressed our concerns.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's
Regulations for Compliance with Section 106, codified at 36 CFR Part 800.
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109 East Jones Street - Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807
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Nicholas L. Graf
April 15, 1993, Page 2
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley,
environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
Sincerely,
' t
Da rook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
DB:slw
cc: "'C J. Ward
B. Church
T. Padgett
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO July 12, 1993
Planning Division
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Mr. L. J. Ward, 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. Ward:
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DIVISION OF'
L-11 'HWAYS ,,
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1 ;992

This is in response to your letter of May 12, 1993, requesting
our comments on the initiation of a study of the project, "SR 1128
(Westinghouse Boulevard) from SR 1473 (Carpet Street) to 800 feet
east of SR 1129 (Downs Road), Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, U-2706"
(Regulatory Branch Action I.D. No. 199302709).
From the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) perspective, our
comments involve impacts to COE projects, flood plains, and other
environmental aspects, primarily waters and wetlands. The proposed
project would not involve any constructed COE navigation or flood
control project.
The proposed project is sited in Mecklenburg County, which
participates in the National Flood Insurance Program. From a
review of the February 1993 Flood Insurance Rate Map, the proposed
project is not located within an identified flood-hazard area.
This is also confirmed by a review of the pertinent United States
Geological Survey topographic map.
Our Regulatory Branch has reviewed your letter and has the
following comments. It is apparent that the identified project is
a small segment of a larger plan to extend Westinghouse Boulevard
across Sugar Creek to intersect with US 521. So as not to fore-
close the necessary review of alternatives under the National
Environmental Policy Act and the Section 404(b)(1) guidelines of
the Clean Water Act, it is our position that this planning study
should include potential corridors (crossings) of Sugar Creek and
related wetland impacts. The potential for high-value bottomland
hardwood wetlands along this reach of Sugar Creek is great. This
issue should be addressed at this time before "approaches" to Sugar
Creek are constructed and locked into place.
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Questions or comments related to permits may be directed to
Mr. Steve Lund, Asheville Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone
[phone].
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on this project. If
we can be of further assistance to you, please do not hesitate to
contact us.
Sincer YJWSaunders
Lawrenc Chief, Division

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United. States Department of the Interior MEIc"A
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FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Asheville Field Office
4 CH 3 1E 330 Ridgefield Court
Asheville, North Carolina 28806
June 17, 1993 E V?.
Mr. L. J. Ward, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
North Carolina Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201
Dear Mr. Ward:
JUN 2 1 1993 =
2 v
QDIVISIGN OF GHWAYS YRONMET
Subject: Scoping for proposed improvements to Westinghouse Boulevard
(SR 1128) from Carpet Street (SR 1473) to east of Downs Road
(SR 1129), Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina T.I.P.
No. U-2706
In your letter of May 12, 1993 (received May 18, 1993), you requested any
information that would be useful in evaluating the potential
environmental impacts of the subject project. The following comments are
provided in accordance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 661-667e), and Section 7 of the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) (Act).
41
According to the information provided in your letter, this project will
involve the construction of a five-lane road on a new location from
Westinghouse Boulevard to just east of Downs Road. The proposed
right-of-way width is 100 feet, with no control of access. The total
length of this project is approximately 0.7 mile. This project will
extend Westinghouse Boulevard to a new four-lane road east of Downs Road.
On June 4, 1993, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) biologist
conducted a site inspection. During this visit, it was noted that the
general project area was within a light industrial section along Nations
Ford Road and a residential area south of the proposed alignment on Amons
Street. A forested area consisting of water and willow oak ( uercus
nigra and Q. R hellos), cedar (Juniperus virginia), mockernut hickory
(Carva tomentosa), black cherry (Prunus serotina), and winged elm (Ulmus
alata) occurs along Downs Road within the project area. A mixed
shrub/grassy field occurs between Nations Ford Road and the forested
area.
The Service is particularly concerned about the potential impacts the
proposed project could have on Schweinitz's sunflower (Helianthus
schweinitzii), a federally endangered plant species known to occur in
Mecklenburg County. Helianthus schweinitzii occurs in relatively open

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habitats--early successional fields, forest ecotonal margins, or forest
clearings. It thrives in full sun but also grows in the light shade of
open stands of oak-pine-hickory. This species generally occurs on soils
characterized as moist to dryish clays, clay-loams, or sandy clay-loams
that often have a high gravel content. Helianthus schweinitzii is
considered to be a prairie species and appears to be dependent upon some
form of disturbance to maintain the open quality of its habitat. The
presence or absence of this species in the project impact area should be
addressed in the environmental assessment.
The Service's review of the environmental assessment would be greatly r
facilitated if the document also contained the following information:
(1) A complete analysis and comparison of the available
alternatives (the build and no-build alternatives).
(2) A description of the wildlife resources within
existing and required additional rights-of-way and
any areas, such as borrow areas, that may be affected
directly or indirectly by the proposed road project.
(3) Acreage and description of wetlands that will be
filled as a consequence of the proposed road
improvements. Wetlands affected by the proposed
project should be mapped in accordance with the
Federal Manual for Identifying and Delineating
Jurisdictional Wetlands. We recommend contacting the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Asheville Regulatory
Field Office (704/271-4855), to determine the need
for a Section 404 Clean Water Act permit.
(4) Acreage of upland habitat, by cover type, that will
be eliminated because of the proposed project.
(5) Description of all expected secondary and cumulative
environmental impacts associated with this proposed work.
(6) Mitigation measures that will be employed to avoid,
eliminate, reduce, or compensate for habitat value
losses associated with any of-the proposed project.

We appreciate the opportunity to provide these scoping comments and
request that you continue to keep us informed as to the progress of this
project. In any future correspondence concerning this project, please
reference our Log Number 4-2-93-084.
Sin rely,
Brian P. Cole
Field Supervisor
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cc:
Mr. Randy C. Wilson, Section Manager, Nongame and Endangered Wildlife and
Permits Section, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission,
Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604-1188
Mr. Dennis L. Stewart, Program Manager, Division of Boating and Inland
Fisheries, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, Archdale
Building, 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604-1188
Ms. Linda Pearsall, Director, North Carolina Natural Heritage Program,
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611
Mr. Cecil Frost, North Carolina Department of Agriculture, Plant
Conservation Program, P.O. Box 27647, Raleigh, NC 27611
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE CLEARINGHOUSE
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
116 BEST JONES STREET
RALEIGH NORTH CAROLINA 2760 _7
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW COMMENTS
MAILED TO: FROM:
N.C. DEPT* OF TRANSPORTATION MRS. CHRYS BAGGE
JACK WARD DIRECTOR
PLANNING E ENV. BRANCH N C STATE CLEARI
HIGHWAY BLDG/INTER-OFFICE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
SCOPING -"PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO SR 1128 (WESTINGHOUSE BLVD.)
FROM SR 2473 (CARPET STREET) TO 800 FEET EAST OF SR 1129 (DOWNS
ROAD) IN CHARLOTTE TIP #U-2706
SAI NO 93E42200927 PROGRAM TITLE - SCOPING
4$?
,1111 15 1993
DIVISION OF
HIGHWAYS
Z -tvlRONNIEi?
THE ABOVE PROJECT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE NORTH CAROLINA
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS. AS A RESULT OF THE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
IS SUBMITTED: { ) NO COMMENTS WERE RECEIVED
( /X), COMMENTS ATTACHED
SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONSy PLEASE CALL THIS OFFICE [phone].
I"
C.C. REGION F
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Planning & Assessment
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor.
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chrys Baggett
State Clearinghouse
FROM: Melba McGeeay--
Project Review Coordinator
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RE: 93-0927 Scoping SR 11128 from SR 1473 to 800 feet east of
SR 1129, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County
DATE: June 28, 1993
The Department of Environment, Health, and
has reviewed the proposed scoping notice. The
list and describe information that is necessary
to evaluate the potential environmental impacts
More specific comments will be provided during
review.
Natural Resources
attached comments
for our divisions
of the project.
the environmental
Thank you for the opportunity to respond. The Department of
Transportation is encouraged to notify our commenting divisions if
additional assistance is needed.
Attachments
David Foster
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper
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S North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melba McGee, Planning and Assessment
Dept. of Environment, Health, & Natural Resources
FROM: David Yow, Highway Project Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: June 24, 1993
SUBJECT: Request for information from the N. C. Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) regarding fish and wildlife
concerns for SR 1128 (Westingh6use Boulevard) from SR
1473 (Carpet Street) to 800 feet east of SR 1129 (Downs
Road), Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina,
TIP No. U-2706, SCH Project No. 93-0927.
This memorandum responds to a request from Mr. L. J. Ward of
the NCDOT for our concerns regarding impacts on fish and wildlife
resources resulting from the subject project. The N. C. Wildlife
Resources Commission (NCWRC) has reviewed the proposed
improvements, and project impacts were discussed at an
interagency scoping meeting on April 7, 1993. Our comments are
provided in accordance with provisions of the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (G.S. 113A-1 et seq., as amended; 1 NCAC
25) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as
amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d).
The proposed work involves construction of 0.7 mile of new
roadway in an area of extensive urban development. Wildlife
habitat in the project area is limited, and no significant impact
on wildlife resources is anticipated. No stream or lake habitat
occurs within the project area, and the likelihood of significant
wetland impact is low.
Recent NCDOT documents for projects of this scope have
generally provided satisfactory information on project impacts.
For purposes of reference, our informational needs are listed
below:
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Memo
Page 2 June 24, 1993
1. Description of fishery and wildlife resources within
the project area, including a listing of federally or
state designated threatened, endangered, or special
concern species. When practicable, potential borrow
areas to be used for project construction should be
included in the inventories. A listing of designated
plant species can be developed through consultation
with:
The Natural Heritage Program
N. C. Division of Parks and Recreation
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
[phone]
and,
Cecil C. Frost, Coordinator
NCDA Plant Conservation Program
P. O. Box 27647
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
[phone]
In addition, the NCWRC's Nongame and Endangered Species
Program maintains databases for locations of vertebrate
wildlife species. While there is no charge for the
list, a service charge for computer time is involved.
Additional information may be obtained from:
Randy Wilson, Manager
Nongame and Endangered Species Program
N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, N. C. 27604-1188
[phone].
2. Description of any streams or wetlands affected by the
project. The need for channelizing or relocating
portions of streams crossed and the extent of such
activities.
3. Cover type maps showing wetland acreages impacted by
the project. Wetland acreages should include all
project-related areas that may undergo hydrologic
change as a result of ditching, other drainage, or
filling for project construction. Wetland
identification may be accomplished through coordination
with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE). If the
COE is not consulted, the person delineating wetlands
should be identified and criteria listed.
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Memo Page 3 June 24, 1993
4. Cover type maps showing acreages of upland wildlife
habitat impacted by the proposed project. Potential
borrow sites should be included.
5. The extent to which the project will result in loss,
degradation, or fragmentation of wildlife habitat
(wetlands or uplands).
6. Mitigation for avoiding, minimizing or compensating for
direct and indirect degradation in habitat quality as
well as quantitative losses.
7. A cumulative impact assessment section which analyzes
the environmental effects of highway construction and
quantifies the contribution of this individual project
to environmental degradation.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input in the early
planning stages for this project. If I can further assist your
office, please contact me at [phone].
cc Ken Knight, District 6 Wildlife Biologist
Wayne Chapman, District 6 Fisheries Biologist
Randy Wilson, Nongame/Endangered Species Program Mgr.

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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
June 17, 1993
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MEMORANDUM
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TO: Melba McGee, Planning and Assessment
FROM: Monica Swihartt Water Quality Planning
SUBJECT: Project Review #93-0927; Scoping Comments - NC DOT
Proposed Improvements to SR 1128 (Westinghouse Boulevard)
from SR 1473 (Carpet Street) to 800 feet east of SR 1129
(Downs Road), Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, U-2706
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.
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June 17, 1993
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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.
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. Please provide a detailed discussion for mass-transit as an
option.
K. To what extent can traffic congestion management techniques
alleviate the traffic problems in the study area?
L. Please provide a conceptual mitigation plan to help the
environmental review. The mitigation plan may state the
following:
1. Compensatory mitigation will be considered only after
wetland impacts.have been avoided and minimized to the
maximum extent possible.
2. On-site, in-kind mitigation is the preferred method of
mitigation. In-kind mitigation within the same watershed
is preferred over out-of-kind mitigation.
3. Mitigation should be in the following order:
restoration, creation, enhancement, and lastly banking.
s
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 impacts have not been avoided and minimized to
the maximum extent practicable.
9366er.mem
cc: Eric Galamb
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Project U-2706 Scoping Meeting
April 7, 1993
Project Description %
SR 1128 (Westinghouse Boulevard) from SR 1473 (Carpet
Street) to 800 feet east of SR 1129-(Downs Road).
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Division 10
Length is 0.686 miles.
Widens existing SR 1128 to 5-lane curb and gutter (64'
Face-Face), then 5-lane C&G on new location, tapering to 4-
lane curb and gutter (52' Face-Face) before intersection with
SR 1129. Also, Y-line improvements to SR 1126 (Nations Ford
Road).and SR 1129 (Downs Road). New-traffic signal at
intersection of Westinghouse Blvd and Nations Ford Road.
This project is the "missing link" of-Westinghouse Blvd.
The NCDOT Bicycle Program has determined that no bicycle
facilities are needed.
Funding
Federal STP 1128(1)
State 8.2672501
TIP Est.
R/W 1,275,000
Constr 2,000,000
Total 3,275,000
Description of the Project Area
Ohl/ -b
Schedule
Currently scheduled as an EIS:
TIP Schedule
DEIS Jul
FEIS Aug
ROD Dec
Right-of-Way Oct
Let Date Jul
Current
1,500,000
2,100,000
3,600,000

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It may be possible to handle this as a CE, however it
will be re-scheduled as a federal EA/FONSI to allow for
developments.
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Thoroughfare Plan
Proposed Major Thoroughfare
Classified as an Urban Collector in Function. Class. Sys
Potential Architectural/Historic or Archaeological Sites
Parks
None
Stream Crossings
None
Hazardous Materials
Underground Storage Tank in centerline of new alignment,
approximately 150 feet west of Downs Road.
Noise Impacts
Noise generation by Imperial Hose Co.
Directly underneath take-off flight path of Charlotte
International Airport. One jet every minute.
Blasting by Martin Marietta.
Comments by Environmental Agencies
Right-of-Way
Alignment
No Choice. The existing alignment of Westinghouse
Boulevard on both sides dictates start and end positions.
AASHTO standards and location of existing buildings dictate
the rest.

Speed Limits
Desire 50 mph design speed. Westinghouse Blvd on the
-west side--is signed at 45 mph, and is 35 mph on the east
side. Don't know if Charlotte wants to change that.
Traffic Counts
.The traffic forecasting unit has provided new counts,
which are attached.
Traffic Signals
- --Intersection of Westinghouse Blvd and Nations Ford Rd.
Accidents
Only at intersection of Westinghouse Blvd and Nations
Ford Rd. 9 accidents in 3 years. -Turning movements or rear-
ends. -
Railroad Crossings
None. A new, signalized gate has just been installed at
the Westinghouse Blvd intersection with Southern Railroad,
just east of the project terminus.
Structures
None
Utilities
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT, JP_ SAM HUNT
GOVERNOR DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS SECRETARY
P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
May 12, 1993
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Eric Galamb
DEM - DEHNR, 6th Floor
FROM: L. J. Ward, P. E., Manager ?Tf
Planning and Environmental Branch
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SUBJECT: SR 1128 (Westinghouse Boulevard) from SR 1473 (Carpet
Street) to 800 feet east of SR 1129 (Downs Road),
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, U-2706
The Planning and Environmental Branch of the Division of Highways has
begun studying the proposed improvements to Westinghouse Boulevard. The
project is included in the 1993-1999 North Carolina Transportation
Improvement Program and is scheduled for right of way in fiscal year 1995 and
construction in fiscal year 1997.
The recommended cross-section is a 5-lane curb and gutter section which
is 64 feet from curb-face to curb-face, from Carpet Street through the
intersection with Downs Road. After passing through the Downs Road
intersection, the cross-section is to taper to meet the 4-lane curb and
gutter section already constructed. Recommended right-of-way is 100 feet,
with no control of access. Design speed is 50 mph. A traffic signal may be
required at the intersection of Westinghouse Boulevard and Nations Ford Road.
Project length is 0.7 mile.
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 document evaluating
environmental impacts of the project. It is desirable that your agency respond
by July 1, 1993 so that your comments can be used in the preparation of this
document.
If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Ted
Devens, P. E., Project Planning Engineer, of this Branch at [phone].
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June 17, 1993
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melba McGee, P??,,l??,,anning and Assessment
FROM: Monica Swihartf-Water Quality Planning
SUBJECT: Project Review #93-0927; Scoping Comments - NC DOT
Proposed Improvements to SR 1128 (Westinghouse Boulevard)
from SR 1473 (Carpet Street) to 800 feet east of SR 1129
(Downs Road), Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, U-2706
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. .

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Melba McGee
June 17, 1993
Page 2
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.
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. Please provide a detailed discussion for mass-transit as an
option.
K. To what extent can traffic congestion management techniques
alleviate the traffic problems in the study area?
L. Please provide a conceptual mitigation plan to help the
environmental review. The mitigation plan may state the
following:
1. Compensatory mitigation will be considered only after
wetland impacts have been avoided and minimized to the
maximum extent possible.
2. On-site, in-kind mitigation is the preferred method of
mitigation. In-kind mitigation within the same watershed
is preferred over out-of-kind mitigation.
3. Mitigation should be in the following order:
restoration, creation, enhancement, and lastly banking.
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 impacts have not been avoided and minimized to
the maximum extent practicable.
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N. C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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APR 2 81993
MEMO TO FILE:
FROM: Ted Devens, PE
SUBJECT: Minutes of Scoping Meeting for U-2706
DATE: April 26, 1993
At 9:00 am on April 7, 1993, a scoping meeting was held for
project U-2706 in the P&E conference room. In attendance were:
Ted Devens Project Planning Engineer
Lubin Prevatt Planning and Environmental
Jim Speer Roadway Design
John Alford Roadway Design
Jesse Gilstrap Traffic Control
John Taylor Location & Surveys
Jack Matthews Photogrammetry
David Foster DEHNR
Robin Stancil Dept of Cultural Resources, SHPO
Danny Rogers Program Development
David Yow NC Wildlife Resources Commission -Habitat Cons
Eric Galamb DEHNR - Dept. of Environmental Mgt.
Jerry Snead Hydraulic Design Unit
Distribution of these minutes were delayed to allow arrival
of additional scoping comments. These minutes are supplemented by
the Scoping Meeting handout provided on April 7th.
Because the scoping meeting resulted in "no changes" to
project scope or alignment, no revised scoping sheet will be
prepared.
On the west side, the subject project ties-in with project R-
211. R-211 improves the Westinghouse Blvd interchange with I-77,
resulting in a 5-lane curb and gutter from the interchange to
Carpet Street. On the east side, the project ties-in with the
Charlotte-funded, newly-constructed 4-lane curb and gutter
extension of Westinghouse Blvd. Project U-2706 is the "missing
link" of Westinghouse Blvd.
Detailed project description is:
SR 1128 (Westinghouse Boulevard) from SR 1473 (Carpet Street) to
800 feet east of SR 1129 (Downs Road). Charlotte, Mecklenburg
County, Division 10. Project length is .686 mile.
The recommended cross-section is a 5-lane curb and gutter
section which is 64 feet from curb-face to curb-face, from Carpet
Street through the intersection with Downs Road. After passing
through the Downs Road intersection, the cross-section is to taper
to meet the 4-lane curb and gutter section already constructed.
Recommended right-of-way is 100 feet, with no control of access.
Design speed is 50 mph.
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There is little choice for alignment. The existing alignment
of Westinghouse boulevard on both sides dictates start and end
locations. AASHTO standards and the location of existing
buildings mandate the remaining alignment.
Current estimate for right-of-way is $1,500,000, with
$2,100,000 for construction, for a total of $3,600,000. This is
slightly above the TIP Estimate of $3,275,000 ($1,275,000 for r/w
and $2,000,000 for construction).
The project area is a light to heavy industrialized area.
Several manufacturing facilities, as well as a Martin Marietta
quarry and a Vulcan quarry and pavement plant are in close
proximity. The Blue Max trucking company is located along the new
4-lane section, and currently has 92 20-ton dump trucks which have
a fully-loaded weight of 80,000 pounds. These trucks are expected
to frequently travel on the subject project.
The project schedule has been adjusted since the meeting.
The Environmental Assessment is now due in May 1994, with the
FONSI due in December 1994. Although P&E will try to process this
project as.a Categorical Exclusion, the schedule will remain as an
EA/FONSI to allow for unexpected impacts and/or upgrade to an
EA/FONSI.
On April 19, l received a letter from SHPO which recommends
that no architectural survey or archaeological investigation be
conducted in connection with this project.
The NC Bicycle Program has determined that no special
accommodations for bicycles are necessary on this project.
No parks are in the area. No streams or structures are
crossed.
The GIS system does not show any resources requiring
protection. No wildlife habitats are evident. If any wetlands
are discovered, they are expected to be very small, and within the
scope of a Categorical Exclusion.
Noise impacts from this project are expected to be very
minor, considering the high existing noise levels. Imperial Hose
Company generates a high noise level in the manufacturing process.
The noise carries several hundred feet, and is still quite loud in
the industrial condominium which is located on Downs Road.
Quarries periodically conduct blasting operations. The project is
located directly in the flight-path of Charlotte International
Airport. On the afternoon I conducted a site visit, approximately
one jet every minute passed overhead on ascent. The area is
already noisy.
One underground storage tank was discovered in the centerline
of the alignment, approximately 150 feet west of Downs Road.
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If the industrial condominium requests access to the project,
Division 10 can handle the request. John Alford did not feel that
sight-distance would be a problem.
Due to the expectation of many passes of heavy dump trucks,
it was discussed that perhaps a thicker pavement design should be
evaluated as an alternative to the "normal design."
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT.
JAMES B. HUNT. JR DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
March 8, 1993
MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. Eric Galamb
DEM - DEHNR, 6th Floor.
SAM HUNT
SECRETARY
FROM: L. J. Ward, P. E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheet for Westinghouse Boulevard
Extension (SR 1128), from SR 1473 to SR 1129,
Mecklenburg County, Federal Project STP1128(1), State
Project 8.2672501, TIP Project U-2706
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 April 7, 1993 at 9:30 A. 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 Ted Devens, P. E., Project Planning Engineer, at 733-7842.
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PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
Date March 5, 1993
Revision Date
Project Development Stage
Programming
Planning X
Design _
TIP # U-2706
Project # State 8.2672501
F.A. Project # STP 1128(1
Division 10
County Mecklenburg
Route SR 1128
Functional Classification Unclassified - Urban Collector
Length 0.7 mile
Purpose of Project:
Construct the "missing link" between the Westinghouse
Boulevard widening and the Westinghouse Boulevard extension
on new location which the City of Charlotte has constructed.
Description of project (including specific limits) and major
elements of work:
Construct a 5-lane curb and gutter section which tapers to
a 4-lane undivided curb and gutter section, from SR 1473 (Carpet
Street) to 800 feet east of SR 1129 (Downs Road). Also, some Y-
line widening on Nations Ford Road and Downs Road.
Type of environmental document to be prepared:
Probable Federal EA/FONSI, however a CE may be possible. No
significant environmental impacts are foreseen. No streams.
Environmental study schedule:
Currently scheduled as an EIS: DEIS Jul 94
FEIS Aug 95
ROD Dec 95
Will there be special funding participation by municipality,
developers, or other? Yes ? No ?
If yes, by whom and amount: ($)
or (i?)
How and when will this be paid?
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PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
Features of Proposed Facility
Type of Facility: 5-lane C&G tapering to 4-lane C&G
Type of Access Control: Full Partial None X
Type of Roadway: Urban
Interchanges Grade Separations Stream Crossings _
Typical Section of Roadway:
Either 64-foot or 52-foot face-face
Traffic: Current
% Trucks
vpd Design Year
% DHV
Design Standards Applicable: AASHTO X 3R
Design Speed: 50 MPH
Preliminary Resurfacing Design:
Preliminary Pavement Design:
Current Cost Estimate:
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Construction Cost (including engineering
and contingencies).. . . . . . . . . . $
Right of Way Cost (including rel., util.,
and acquisition). . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,500.000
Force Account Items. . . . . . . . . . . . $
Preliminary Engineering. . . . . . . . . $
Total Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
TIP Cost Estimate:
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 27000,000
Right of Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,275,000
Total Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,275,000
List any special features, such as railroad involvement, which
could affect cost or schedule of project:
There is a Southern RR crossing just east of the project
terminus which should have been handled by Charlotte.
Page 3
PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
ITEMS REQUIRED ( )
COMMENTS
COST
Estimated Costs of Improvements:
Pavement
Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Milling & Recycling . . . . . . . . . .
Turnouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoulders: Paved. . . . . . . . . .
Earth. . . . . . . . . . . .
Earthwork . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Subsurface Items: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Subgrade and Stabilization. . . . . . . . .
Drainage (List any special items) . . . . .
Sub-Drainage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Structures: Width x Length
Bridge Rehabilitation x ,
New Bridge x
Widen Bridge x
Remove Bridge x
New Culverts: Size Length
Fill Ht.
Culvert Extension
Retaining Walls: Type Ave. Ht.
Skew
Noise Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Any Other Misc. Structures. . . . . . . .
Concrete Curb & Gutter. . . . . . . . . . .
Concrete Sidewalk . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guardrail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fencing: W.W. and/or C.L. . . .
Erosion Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traffic Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signing: _X_ New . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upgrading . . . . . . . . . . .
Traffic Signals: _X_ New . . . . . . . . .
Revised . . . . . . .
RR Signals: New . . . . . . . . . . . .
Revised
With or Without Arms. . . .
If 3R: Drainage Safety Enhancement. . .
Roadside Safety Enhancement. . .
Realignment for Safety Upgrade
Pavement Markings: Paint Thermo
Markers
Delineators .
Other . .
$
$
$
$
$
$

$
$
CONTRACT COST (Subtotal): $
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PROJECT SCOPING SHEET
Contingencies & Engineering . . . . . . . . . . $
PE Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Force Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Subtotal: $
Right of Way:
Will Contain within Exist Right of Way: Yes
Existing Right of Way Width:
New Right of Way Needed: Width Est. Cost $
Easements: Type Width Est. Cost $
Utilities:
No X
Right of Way Subtotal: $
Total Estimated Cost (Includes R/W): $
Prepared By: Ted Devens, PE Date:
The above scoping has been reviewed and approved* by:
INIT. DATE
Highway Design
Roadway
Structure
Design Services
Geotechnical
Hydraulics
Loc. & Surveys
Photogrammetry
Prel. Est. Engr.
Planning & Environ.
Right of Way
R/W Utilities
Traffic Engineering
Project Management
County Manager
City/Municipality
Others
Board of Tran. Member
Mgr. Program & Policy
Chief Engineer-Precons
Chief Engineer-Oper
Secondary Roads Off.
Construction Branch
Roadside Environmental
Maintenance Branch
Bridge Maintenance
Statewide Planning
Division Engineer
Bicycle Coordinator
Program Development
FHWA
Dept. of Cult. Res.
Dept. of EH & NR
INIT. DATE
Scope Sheet for local officials will be sent to Division
Engineer for handling.
Comments or Remarks:
Final plans are already complete. Some R/W has already
been acquired on the east end according to plans. Possible
relocations at an industrial "condominium."
*If you are not in agreement with proposed project or scoping,
note your proposed revisions in Comments or Remarks Section and
initial and date after comments.
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