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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20120034 Ver 1_Reports_20091015TAT A 0�T STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Cif /VR 1 `� ?0 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION * Ukq�p BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE EUGENE ATI JR GOVERNOR SECRETARY October 12 2009 Mr Rob Ridings Division of Water Quality /Wetlands Central Office 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh North Carolina 27699 Dear Mr Ridings SUBJECT Federal Categorical Exclusion for Goldsboro US 13 (Berkeley Boulevard) from SR 1560 (Royall Avenue) to SR 1003 (New Hope Road) Wayne County, Federal Aid Project STP 0013(21), WBS Element 39026 1 1, TIP Project U 3609A Attached for your information is a copy of the approved Categorical Exclusion for the subject proposed highway improvement This report records the determination that implementing the proposed action will not have a significant effect upon the quality of the natural and human environment GJT /plr Attachment MAILING ADDRESS NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH NC 27699 1548 Sincerely, [76/ regory J Thorpe PhD Manager Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch TELEPHONE 919 733 3141 FAX 919 733 9794 WEBSITE WWW NCDOT ORG LOCATION TRANSPORTATION BUILDING 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET RALEIGH NC _r Goldsboro US 13 (Berkeley Boulevard) From SR 1560 (Royall Avenue) to SR 1003 (New Hope Road) Wayne County, NCDOT Division 4 Federal Aid Project STP- 0013(21) State Protect 390261 1 TIP Protect U -3609A CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION o f �oRrH oq y Tn- � z of U S Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration And N C Department of Transportation Division of Highways APPROVED 1 �q s Zo0' D 4L F Ivan, III Date Division Administrator, FHWA 93Goy at ,Gregory J Thorpe, N D F� Manager of Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch, NCDOT Goldsboro US 13 (Berkeley Boulevard) From SR 1560 (Royall Avenue) to SR 1003 (New Hope Road) Wayne County, NCDOT Division 4 Federal -Aid Project STP 0013(21) State Project 39026 1 1 TIP Project U -3609A JAC) 011 �� 90 y o z o OF TR CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION Documentation Prepared in Project Development and Environme�\tg,4n�jgis Branch By ��H CAR0�i���� ,/ �2ooFESS /p9'yy' 11.�.., zv �,. ,� = 4 ltz SEAL r - Kim L Gillespie, P E 024644 Project Planning Engineer :vF G 111 1\0 Jam 4s A McInnis, Jr, P Project Engineer V 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PROJECT COMMITMENTS 1 I DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION 1 A Project Purpose 1 B General Description 1 C Cost Estimates /Schedule 1 II NEED FOR PROPOSED PROJECT 2 A Description of Existing Facility 2 1 Functional Classification 2 2 Roadway 2 3 Structures 2 4 Right of Way and Access Control 2 5 Intersections 2 6 Railroad Crossings 3 7 Existing Bicycle Accommodations /Sidewalks 3 B Utilities 3 C School Bus Data 3 D Traffic Volumes and Capacity Analysis 3 1 Predicted Traffic Volumes 3 2 Level of Service Without Proposed Project 3 3 Level of Service With Proposed Project 4 E Accident Record 4 F Adjacent Projects 5 III PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS 5 A Roadway 5 B Structures 5 C Right of Way and Access Control 5 D Bicycle Accommodations /Sidewalks 6 E Maintenance of Traffic 6 IV ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION 6 A Build Alternatives 6 1 US 13 Five -Lane Section Widening 6 2 US 13 Four -Lane Divided Facility Widening 6 B `No -Build ' Alternative 7 V ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED ACTION 7 A Cultural Resources 7 B Section 4(f) /Section 6(f) Resources 7 C Natural Resources 8 1 Water Resources 8 a Streams, Rivers, Impoundments 8 b Water Quality 8 c Summary of Anticipated Effects 8 2 Wetlands (Waters of the U S) 9 3 Permits Required 9 4 Rare and Protected Species 9 a Federally- Protected Species D Floodplains E Relocation of Residences and Businesses F Minonty /Low - Income Populations G Land Use/Farmland H Traffic Noise I Air Quality Analysis J Hazardous Materials VI COMMENTS AND COORDINATION A Citizens Informational Workshop B Agency Coordination VII BASIS FOR CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION LIST OF TABLES Table 1 - Accident Rate Comparison Table 2 — Federal Species of Concern Listed for Wayne County MAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS Figure 1 - Project Location Map Figure 2 - Proposed Improvements Figure 3 - Proposed Typical Sections Figure 4 - Streams/Wetlands in Project Area Figure 5 - Floodplams in Project Area PAGE 4 10 9 10 11 11 11 11 12 12 13 13 13 13 PROJECT COMMITMENTS Goldsboro US 13 (Berkeley Boulevard) From SR 1560 (Royall Avenue) to SR 1003 (New Hope Road) Wayne County, NCDOT Division 4 Federal -Aid Project STP- 0013(21) State Project 39026 1 1 TIP Project U -3609A In addition to the Section 404 Conditions, Regional Conditions and State Consistency, NCDOT s guidance for Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters, General Certification Conditions, and Section 401 Conditions of Certification, NC DOT has agreed to the following special commitments Division Four/Local Programs Management Office In accordance with NCDOT's Pedestrian Policy, sidewalks will be provided along a portion of this project if the City of Goldsboro provides a written commitment to participate in the cost of the sidewalks and to assume responsibility for maintenance and liability This commitment must be received prior to the final field inspection for the project A municipal agreement will be prepared for the sidewalks and must be executed prior to construction Division Four/Hydraulics Unit Existing US 13 from south of Royall Avenue to Hill Drive Circle is located within the 100 year floodplam for an unnamed tributary to Billy Creek (FEMA has identified this stream as Billy Bud Creek) The existing pipes carrying the stream under US 13 will be replaced with either a 2 @ 7 foot x 5 foot reinforced concrete box culvert or a 2 @ 87 inch x 63 inch corrugated steel pipe arch with headwalls Coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be conducted prior to construction of this project in order to determine whether the project will require a conditional letter of map revision (CLOMR) for the stream crossing This project involves construction activities on or adjacent to FEMA - regulated stream(s) Therefore, Division Four shall submit sealed as built construction plans to the Hydraulics Unit upon completion of project construction, certifying that the drainage structure(s) and roadway embankment that are located within the 100 -year floodplain were built as shown in the construction plans, both horizontally and vertically The Hydraulics Unit will coordinate with the NC Floodplam Mapping Program (IMP), to determine the status of the project with regard to applicability of NCDOT' S Memorandum of Agreement, or approval of a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) and subsequent final Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) Categorical Exclusion — U 3609A Page 1 of 1 September 2009 I DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION A Proiect Purpose The purpose of the project is to improve the traffic carrying capacity of US 13 within the project area from SR 1560 (Royall Avenue) to SR 1003 (New Hope Road) Figure 1 shows the project location B General Description TIP Project U -3609A involves improving US 13 (Berkeley Boulevard) in Goldsboro from Royall Avenue to New Hope Road, a distance of approximately one mile A right turn lane will be added to southbound US 13 at Royall Avenue In addition, US 13 from dust south of Hill Drive Circle to New Hope Road will be widened to a five -lane curb and gutter roadway with two through lanes in each direction and a center turn lane New sidewalks will be constructed as a part of this project if the City of Goldsboro agrees in writing to participate in the cost and accept maintenance and liability for the sidewalks in accordance with NCDOT's Pedestrian Policy (see Section III -D) These sidewalks would be constructed along the west side of US 13 from Royall Avenue to approximately 675 feet north of Royall Avenue and from approximately 350 feet south of Hill Drive Circle to New Hope Road The City of Goldsboro has participated in the development of this project The City has funded project design work and will acquire the majority of the right of way for the project C Cost Estimates /Schedule The cost estimate included in the 2009 -2015 North Carolina State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for the project is $4,850,000 Of this total, $1,000,000 is estimated for right of way acquisition and $3,850,000 for construction Current cost estimates are as follows Construction $2,250,000 Right of WU Acquisition $1,269,426 TOTAL $3,519,426 The right of way estimate includes utility relocation costs Currently, right of way acquisition for the proposed project is scheduled for federal fiscal year 2012 and construction is unfunded in the 2009 -2015 STIP II NEED FOR PROPOSED PROJECT A Description of ExistmV, Facility 1 Functional Classification US 13 in the project area is classified as a mayor thoroughfare in the Goldsboro Thoroughfare Plan and as a principal arterial in the North Carolina Statewide Functional Classification System 2 Roadway US 13 in the project area is a four or five -lane roadway Between Royall Avenue to dust south of Hill Drive Circle, US 13 has two through lanes in each direction with curb and gutter and either a center turn lane or a six -foot wide raised median A five -foot sidewalk exists on the west side of US 13 from approximately 675 feet north of Royall Avenue to approximately 350 feet south of Hill Drive Circle From dust south of Hill Drive Circle to New Hope Road, US 13 is a four -lane undivided roadway with approximately 50 feet of pavement and curb and gutter along the eastern side This section of US 13 is four lanes wide, but with two through lanes in the northbound direction, a center turn lane, and one through lane in the southbound direction No sidewalks exist along this portion of US 13 3 Structures Two 54 -inch corrugated metal pipes carry an unnamed tributary to Billy Creek under US 13 approximately 250 feet south of Hill Drive Circle These existing pipes may be undersized There have been flooding problems in the past upstream of this crossing 4 Rbeht of Way and Access Control US 13 within the project area has a variable right of way width of 80 to 100 feet from Royall Avenue to dust south of Hill Drive Circle From dust south of Hill Drive Circle to New Hope Road, US 13 has a right of way width of 70 feet No control of access exists along US 13 within the project area 5 Intersections All intersections along US 13 within the project limits are at -grade All but three of the intersections are stop sign controlled The Royall Avenue intersection, a shopping center entrance dust north of Royall Avenue and the New Hope Road intersection are signal controlled 2 6 Railroad Crossmgs One railroad crossing exists on US 13 dust outside of the project limits The Atlantic and East Carolina Railroad crosses US 13 at -grade approximately 40 feet south of Royall Avenue, between Royall Avenue and SR 1709 (Central Heights Road) This railroad crossing is signalized 7 Existing Bicycle Accommodations /Sidewalks There are no existing exclusive accommodations for bicycles A five foot sidewalk exists on the west side of US 13 from approximately 675 feet north of Royall Avenue to approximately 350 feet south of Hill Drive Circle B Uhhhes There are overhead power lines on the west side of US 13, and poles with lights on the east side There is an underground gas line that crosses US 13 dust south of Hill Dnve Circle There is a fiber optic cable located on the west side of US 13 C School Bus Data Seven school buses use US 13 within the project limits twice daily D Traffic Volumes and Capacity Analysis 1 Predicted Traffic Volumes The 2008 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) along US 13 is estimated to range from 14,000 to 17,000 vehicles per day (vpd) The projected 2035 ADT along US 13 is estimated to be between 24,300 and 33,900 vpd 2 Level of Service Without Proposed Proiect The effectiveness of a roadway to service traffic demand is measured in terms of level of service (LOS) Level of service is a qualitative measure describing the ability of a facility to carry traffic and how individual users perceive traffic conditions It is based on factors of speed, travel time, comfort, maneuverability, interruptions, convenience and safety Levels of Service range from A ' to "F ', with A" representing free flow (ideal conditions), and "F" representing forced or breakdown flow (undesirable condition) Currently, portions of US 13 between the US 70 Bypass interchange and New Hope Road (SR 1003) operate at Level of Service (LOS) E (capacity) If no improvements are made, this section of US 13 is expected to operate at LOS F in the design year 2035 3 3 Level of Service With Proposed Proiect If US 13 is widened to a five lane curb and gutter section, and the recommended improvements are provided, this facility should operate at a LOS D or better through year 2035 E Accident Record A crash analysis was conducted for the subject section of US 13 for the time period between June 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009 During this period, a total of 105 crashes were reported along this section No fatalities occurred during this study period Frontal impact crashes accounted for 43% (45 out of 105) of all crashes and were primarily concentrated at driveways and intersections Crashes at driveways accounted for 47% (21 out of 45) of the total frontal impact crashes The large volume of traffic along US 13 was also a contributor to these crash types - - - Rear -end crashes accounted for 45% (47 out of 105) of all crashes and were primarily concentrated at intersections These rear -end type crashes were predominately attributed to vehicles waiting to make turns Congestion can also be considered to be a contributor to this crash type Table 1 below compares the crash rates of the subject section of US 13 with the statewide average and the critical rate Table 1 Accident Rates Comparison ACC /100MVM - Accidents per 100 million vehicle miles *The critical rate is a statistically derived number that can be used to identify high accident roadway segments The table above shows that while the total crash rate for the analyzed section exceeds the statewide rate, the total crash rate approaches but does not exceed the critical crash rate 0 Total Fatal Accident Rate Accident Rate ACC /100MVM) ACC /100 US 13 Section 54393 00 (6/06 to 5/09) 2005 -2007 Statewide Average Four- 46847 121 Lane Urban US Routes Critical Rate* 55210 00 ACC /100MVM - Accidents per 100 million vehicle miles *The critical rate is a statistically derived number that can be used to identify high accident roadway segments The table above shows that while the total crash rate for the analyzed section exceeds the statewide rate, the total crash rate approaches but does not exceed the critical crash rate 0 F Adiacent Proiects Other TIP projects near the subject project are listed below • U -3609B (Improve US 13 from SR 1003 (New Hope Road) to SR 1705 (Hood Swamp Road)) Right of way acquisition and construction for this project are both unfunded in the 2009 2015 STIP R -2554 (US 70 Goldsboro Bypass from west of NC 581 in Wayne County to east of SR 1323 (Promise Land Road) in Lenoir County) This project is divided into several smaller projects for right of way acquisition and construction The portion of the proposed US 70 Bypass from SR 1300 to east of SR 1556 (TIP Project R- 2554BA) is currently under construction Right of way acquisition is underway for the portion of the bypass from west of NC 581 to SR 1300 (TIP Project R- 2554A) TIP Project R- 2554BB is the section of this project that intersects US 13 (Berkeley Boulevard) However, this section intersects US 13 at the northern end of the improvements proposed under U 3609B Construction for R -2554A and right of way and construction for the remaining portions of the bypass are unfunded in the 2009 -2015 STIP • B 4942 (Replace Bridge Number 121 on SR 1702 over West Bear Creek) Right of way acquisition and construction for this project are both unfunded in the 2009 -2015 STIP This project lies approximately two miles east of the subject project, and approximately one mile south of TIP Project R- 2554BB III PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS A Roadway A right turn lane will added to southbound US 13 at Royall Avenue US 13 from dust south of Hill Drive Circle to New Hope Road will be widened to a five -lane curb and gutter section with two through lanes in each direction and a center turn lane (see Figure 2) Figure 3 shows the proposed typical section for the project B Structures The project crosses an unnamed tributary to Billy Creek Two 54 -inch pipes carry this stream under US 13 These pipes will be replaced with either a 2 @ 7 foot x 5 foot reinforced concrete box culvert or a 2 @ 87 inch x 63 inch corrugated steel pipe arch with headwalls Either of these improvements could reduce upstream flood potential (See Section V -D ) C Right of Way and Access Control Approximately 10 feet of additional right of way, for a total of 80 feet of right of way, will be required along the west side of US 13 from dust south of Hill Drive Circle to New Hope 5 Road in order to accommodate the proposed additional lane and sidewalk Temporary easements may be required, as well No control of access is proposed for this project D Bicycle Accommodations /Sidewalks No exclusive bicycle accommodations are proposed for the project New sidewalks will be constructed as a part of this project if the City of Goldsboro agrees to participate in the cost and accept maintenance and liability for the sidewalks in accordance with NCDOT s Pedestrian Policy Sidewalks would be provided along the west side of US 13 from Royall Avenue to approximately 675 feet north of Royall Avenue and from approximately 350 feet south of Hill Drive Circle to New Hope Road In accordance with NCDOT s Pedestrian Policy, the requested new sidewalks will be provided along this project if the City of Goldsboro provides a written commitment to participate in the cost of the sidewalks and to assume responsibility for maintenance and liability Goldsboro would be required to pay 30 percent of the cost of the sidewalks This commitment must be received prior to the final field inspection for the project A municipal agreement will be prepared for the sidewalks and must be executed prior to construction E Mamtenance of Traffic Traffic will be maintained at all times during construction of the proposed project Lane closures may be necessary during project construction, but will not be permitted during periods of peak traffic volumes IV ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION A Build Alternatives 1 US 13 Five -Lane Section Widenmg Widening the existing four -lane section to a five -lane section will match portions of Berkley Boulevard south of the project and will improve the capacity of southbound US 13 while only requiring minimal additional right of way 2 US 13 Four -Lane Divided Faghty Widenmg Widening US 13 to a four -lane median divided facility was considered NCDOT has recognized the benefits of implementing medians when improving arterial facilities However, the scope and budget of this project was intended to improve US 13 to a multi -lane facility while mimmizing project costs The additional costs associated with a raised median were determined to be beyond the scope of this project T B "No- Build" Alternative The no -build ' alternative is the least expensive alternative from a construction cost standpoint The "no- build' alternative also avoids the anticipated adverse effects of the proposed project However, if the `no- build" alternative was chosen, none of the project's benefits would be realized Because of the project's capacity benefits for traffic utilizing US 13 in the project area, the "no- build" alternative is not recommended V ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF PROPOSED ACTION A Cultural Resources The proposed project is subject to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended Section 106 requires Federal agencies to take into account the effect of their undertakings (federally funded, licensed, or permitted) on properties included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places and to afford the Advisory Council a reasonable opportunity to comment on such undertakings In a letter dated February 23, 2009, the State Historic Preservation Office stated they were aware of no historic resources which would be affected by the project It is not anticipated the project will affect any historic resources listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places B Section 4(f) /Section 6(f) Resources Section 4(f) of the U S Department of Transportation Act of 1966 specifies that publicly owned land from a public park, recreation area, wildlife and waterfowl refuge, and all historic sites of national, state, and local significance maybe used for federal projects only if a) there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of the land, and b) the project includes all possible planning to minimize harm to 4(f) lands resulting from such use This project will not impact any resources protected by Section 4(f) of the USDOT Act of 1966 as amended Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 stipulates that property acquired or developed with the assistance of the Fund may not be converted to a use other than public recreation unless suitable replacement property is provided No properties acquired or developed with the assistance of the Land and Water Conservation Fund exist in the project area 7 C Natural Resources 1 Water Resources a Streams, Rivers, Impoundments The project is within the Neuse River Basin There is only one stream of concern, an unnamed tributary to Billy Creek, which belongs to river basin NEU 05, classification C NSW, index number 27 -62 -3 The project study area is located within the Neuse River basin The Neuse Riparian Buffer Rules apply to a 50 foot wide riparian buffer directly adjacent to surface waters within the Neuse River Drainage Basin depicted on either the most recent USGS topographical quadrangle or soil survey maps Therefore, impacts within 50 feet of the unnamed tributary to Billy Creek would have to adhere to the Neuse Buffer rules b Water Ouahty All the streams and unnamed tributaries in the project area have been assigned a best usage classification of C by the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Class C waters are suitable for aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing, wildlife, secondary recreation, and agriculture No water resources classified as High Quality Waters (HQWs), Water Supplies (WS -I or WS -II), or Outstanding Resource Waters (ORWs) are within one mile of the project study area Point source dischargers throughout North Carolina are permitted through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program No point source dischargers have been identified within the project vicinity c Summary of Anticipated Effects It is expected the replacement of the 54 inch pipes with a larger drainage structure will affect an additional 43 feet of the unnamed tributary to Billy Creek Roadway construction in and adjacent to water resources may result in water quality impacts Clearing and grubbing activities near the water will result in soil erosion which may lead to increased sedimentation and turbidity in streams Removal of streamside vegetation will have a negative effect on water quality The vegetation typically shades the water's surface from sunlight, thus moderating water temperature Streambank vegetation also stabilizes streambanks and reduces sedimentation by trapping soil particles Construction activities adjacent to water resources increase the potential for toxic compounds (gas, oil, and highway spills) to be carried into nearby water resources via precipitation, sheet flow, and subsurface drainage E:3 In order to minimize impacts to water resources, NCDOT Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters will be strictly enforced during the entire life of the project 2 Wetlands (Waters of the U S ) The project study area contains two small jurisdictional wetland areas (see Figure 4) One is to the east of US 13, within a wooded area between Warrick Circle and Caudill Avenue, and the other is to the west of US 13 No impacts to either wetland will occur as a result of project construction 3 Perrrnts Required It is anticipated a Section 404 Nationwide Permit Number 14 -3 will be required for the project A North Carolina Division of Water Quality Section 401 Water Quality General Certification will be required prior to issuance of the Section 404 permit In addition, Neuse River Riparian Buffer Authorization will be required from the NC Division of Water Quality for project effects to the riparian buffer for the unnamed tributary to Billy Creek 4 Rare and Protected Species a Federally- Protected Species Plants and anneals 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 August 19, 2009, the red cockaded woodpecker (RCW) is the only federally protected threatened or endangered species listed for Wayne County The bald eagle was declared recovered, and removed (de listed) from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered Species effective August 8, 2007 The bald eagle remains federally- protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (Eagle Act) (16 U S C 668 -668d) The Eagle Act prohibits take of bald and golden eagles and provides a statutory definition of "take" that includes "disturb" The project area was surveyed for red - cockaded woodpecker in March 2009 Potential nesting and foraging habitat does not exist within the project study area A review of the Natural Heritage Program records indicates no documented nest sites within three miles of the project study area Therefore, it is expected the project will have no effect on the red - cockaded woodpecker No habitat for the bald eagle exists in the project area Therefore, it is expected the project will have no effect on the bald eagle b Federal Species of Concern/State Protected Species Organisms which are listed as Endangered (E), Threatened (T), Significantly Rare (SR) or Special Concern (SC) by the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) list of rare 9 and the North Carolina Plant Protection and Conservation Act of 1979 However, state protected species are not protected from NCDOT activities Table 2 lists federal Species of Concern for Wayne County Table 2 Federal Species of Concern Listed for Wayne County Common Name Scientific Name State Status Fed Status Habitat American eel Anguilla rostrata - FSC No Atlantic pigtoe Fusconaia masons E FSC No Carolina madtom Noturus furiosus T FSC No Cuthbert turtlehead Chelone cuthberttt SR -L FSC No Pinewoods shiner Lythrurus matutinus - FSC No Ponds ice Litsea aestcvahs SR -T FSC No Rafinesque s Big -eared Bat Corynorhinus rafinesquu macrons SC FSC No Southern Hognose Snake Heterodon simus SC FSC No Yellow Lance Elk no lanceolata E FSC No FSC — Federal Species of Concern E — State - Listed Endangered T — State - Listed Threatened SC — State - Listed Special Concern species SR — Significantly Rare D Floodplams Wayne County and the City of Goldsboro are participants in the National Flood Insurance Program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Based on the most current information available from the NC Floodplam Mapping Program (FMP) the project will cross an unnamed tributary to Billy Creek (FEMA identifies this stream as Billy Bud Creek) This stream crossing is in a designated flood hazard zone which is within a limited detailed flood study reach, having a regulated 100 -year non - encroachment width regulated as a floodway The Hydraulics Unit will coordinate with the FMP, the delegated state agency for administering FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program, to determine the status of the project with regard to applicability of NCDOT' S Memorandum of Agreement with FMP, or approval of a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) and subsequent final Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) Division Four shall submit sealed as-built construction plans to the Hydraulics Unit upon completion of project construction, certif}nng that the drainage structures and roadway embankment that are located within the 100 -year floodplain were built as shown in the construction plans, both horizontally and vertically 10 �tI iA E Relocation of Residences and Busmesses The proposed project will not require the relocation of any homes or businesses F Minority/Low- Income Populations Executive Order 12898 requires each federal agency, to the greatest extent allowed by law, to administer and implement its programs, policies and activities that affect human health or the environment so as to identify and avoid "disproportionately high and adverse" effects on minority and low- income populations The project study area includes a slightly higher percentage of minorities than the county average Approximately 46 percent of the study area population is minority, compared with approximately 39 percent for Wayne County This project will not require the relocation of any homes or businesses A citizens informational workshop was held for the project on August 31, 2009 (see Section VI -A) This workshop was advertised in local newspapers and newsletters announcing the workshop were mailed to area property owners Through the public involvement program, citizens have been kept informed of the proposed project Based on project studies, this project will not have a disproportionate impact on low- income populations This project is being implemented in accordance with Executive Order 12898 G Land Use /Farmland All land within the project study area is zoned for commercial or light residential use Therefore, there will be no impact on prime or important farmlands H Traffic Noise Traffic noise impacts are an unavoidable consequence of transportation protects, especially in areas where there are no previous traffic noise sources A Traffic Noise Analysis was performed utilizing the FHWA Traffic Noise Model software (TNM 2 5) to predict future noise levels and impacted receptors along the proposed project Twenty -four traffic noise impacts are predicted to occur with this widening project The maximum extent of the 72 -dBA and 67 -dBA noise level contours, measured from the center of the proposed roadway, is 57 feet and 114 feet, respectively The traffic noise analysis also considered traffic noise impacts for the' no- build" alternative If the proposed project is not built, 24 receptors are predicted to experience traffic noise impacts and the future traffic noise levels will increase by approximately 5 dBA Based on this analysis, and in accordance with the NCDOT Traffic Noise Abatement Policy, traffic noise abatement measures are not considered feasible or reasonable for this 11 project Consequently, no noise abatement is recommended, and no noise abatement measures are proposed due to the lack of control of access and the number of driveways along this facility This evaluation completes the highway traffic noise requirements of Title 23 CFR Part 772 Unless a major project change develops, no additional noise reports will be necessary for this project In accordance with NCDOT Traffic Noise Abatement Policy, the Federal/State governments are not responsible for providing noise abatement measures for new development for which building permits are issued after the Date of Public Knowledge The Date of Public Knowledge of this proposed highway project will be the approval date of the categorical exclusion (CE) For development occurring after this date, local governing bodies are responsible for insuring noise compatible designs are utilized along the proposed facility I Air Ouahty Analysis The project is located in Wayne County, which has been determined to be in compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards 40 CFR parts 51 and 93 are not applicable because the project is located in an attainment area This project is not anticipated to create any adverse effects on the air quality of this attainment area In accordance with 40 CFR 93 126, this project is an air quality neutral project It is not required to be included in the regional emissions model and a project level CO Analysis is not required Mobile source air toxics (MSATs) are a subset of the 188 air toxics defined by the Clean Air Act MSATs are compounds emitted by highway vehicles and non -road equipment A basic analysis of the likely MSAT emission impacts of this project was conducted However, project specific health effects of the emission changes associated with the project alternatives cannot be predicted with available technical tools Because the estimated vehicle miles traveled for the build and no -build alternative are nearly the same it is expected there will be no appreciable difference in overall MSAT emissions due to project construction On a regional basis, changes in vehicle and fuel regulations will result in emissions reductions that will cause future region -wide MSAT levels to be lower than today Sensitive receptors include hospitals, schools, licensed day cares and elder care facilities These facilities are more likely to contain concentrations of individuals more sensitive to MSATs than the general population One sensitive receptor, an assisted living facility, is located within 500 feet of the project This facility is located on the east side of US 13, south of Maplewood Drive It should be noted that the proposed widening will occur on the west side of US 13 Travel lanes on US 13 will not move any closer to this sensitive receptor with construction of this project J Hazardous Materials Seven potential underground storage tank (UST) facilities were identified within the proposed project corridor No hazardous waste sites or landfills were identified within the 12 project limits Site assessments will be conducted prior to right of way acquisition for properties potentially containing hazardous materials affected by the project VI COMMENTS AND COORDINATION A Citizens Informational Workshop A citizens informational workshop for the project was held on August 31, 2009 Over 50 persons attended the workshop Property owners in the area were notified of the meeting by informational flyers distributed by mail and advertisements in the local paper Concerns heard at the meeting included drainage problems along US 13 and right of way issues Other attendees asked about adjacent projects B Agency Coordination Comments have been requested from the agencies listed below An asterisk ( *) denotes agencies from which written comments have been received Comments are included in the Appendix Federal Highway Administration US Department of the Army Corps of Engineers (Washington District) US Environmental Protection Agency US Fish and Wildlife Service Raleigh NC Department of Cultural Resources — Division of Archives and History *NC Department of Cultural Resources — State Historic Preservation Office *NC Department of Environment Health and Natural Resources — Division of Water Quality NC Department of Environment Health and Natural Resources — Division of Marine Fisheries NC Department of Environment Health and Natural Resources — Natural Heritage Program NC Department of Public Instruction NC Division of Parks and Recreation *NC Wildlife Resources Commission Eastern Carolina Council Wayne County City of Goldsboro VII BASIS FOR CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION Based on the studies performed for the proposed project, it is concluded that the project will not result in significant social, economic, or environmental impacts, and that the categorical exclusion classification, as defined in 40 CFR 1508 4 and 23 CFR 771 117, is appropriate 13 �-1630 B1Y3 � 0 �65 --------- - - - - -- Ie4 rcxk MM1�I� �, ry 117 ,r ` + 117 c � N E ` ♦ Uo Dc! y� b f4 r 1 K J IN \ 1 END PROJECT 0 MfLES 9 By NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION = o PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND �.. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS BRANCH GOLDSBORO US 13 (BERKELEY BLVD) FROM SR 1560 (ROYALL AVE) TO NORTH OF SR 1003 (NEW HOPE RD) WAYNE COUNTY TIP PROJECT U -3609A FIGURE 1 pll III 0 MfLES 9 By NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION = o PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND �.. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS BRANCH GOLDSBORO US 13 (BERKELEY BLVD) FROM SR 1560 (ROYALL AVE) TO NORTH OF SR 1003 (NEW HOPE RD) WAYNE COUNTY TIP PROJECT U -3609A FIGURE 1 US 13 TIP PROJECT U -3609A (BERKELEY BOULEVARD) NOT TO SCALE PROPOSED CROSS - SECTION LOOKING NORTH (S OF HILL DRIVE CIRCLE TO SR 1003 (NEW HOPE ROAD) PROPOSED SIDEWALK TO BE PROVIDED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NCDOT PEDESTRIAN POLICY FIGURE 3 Dee Freeman Secretal y RECEIVED February 17 2009 Division of Highways MEMORANDUM FEB 2 01009 PrOc Orlstrucxon To Kim Gillespie Project Engineer NCDOT PDEA _ i'mWct BeVQlopmontana j ZnvironmeantalAnalms Branch From Rob Ridings NC DWQ Transportation Permitting Unit 7 Subject Scoping comments on proposed widening to US 13 in Wayne County federal Aid Picject No STP- 0013(21) State Project No 39026 1 1 TiP No U 3609A Reference your correspondence dated February 13 2009 in which you requested comments for the referenced project Preliminary analysis of the project reveals the potential for impacts to surface waters in the project area More specifically impacts to Stream Name River Basin & Subbasin Stream Classifications Stream Index Number UT Billy Branch NEU 05 C NSW 2762-3 Further investigations at a higher resolution should be undertaken to verify the presence of other streams and /or Jurisdictional wetlands in the area In the event that any Jurisdictional areas are identified the Division of Water Quality i equests that NCDOT consider the following environmental issues for the proposed project Project Specific Comments 1 UT Billy Branch is class C NSW waters of the State DWQ is very concerned with sediment and erosion impacts that could result from this project DWQ recommends that highly protective sediment and erosion control BMPs be implemented to reduce the risk of nutrient runoff to Billy Branch DWQ requests that road design plans provide treatment of the storm water runoff through best management practices as detailed in the most recent version of NC DWQ Stormwater Best Management Practices 2 This project is within the Neuse River Basin Ripai ian buffer impacts shall be avoided and minimized to the greatest extent possible pui suant to 15A NCAC 213 0233 3 Any anticipated dewatering or access structures necessary for construction of bridges should be addressed in the CE It is understood that final designs are not determined at the time the CE is developed However the CE should discuss the potential for dewatering and access measui es necessary due to bi idge construction Transportation Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh North Carolina 27699 1650 Location 2321 Crabtree Blvd Raleigh North Carolina 27604 Phone 919 733 1786 1 FAX 919 733 6893 Internet http / /h2o enr state nc us /ncwetlands/ An Equal Opportumt/ 1 Affrmatue Acton Fmployer AP-3 NorthCarolina CDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary 4 Any anticipated bank stabilization associated with culvert installations or extensions should be addressed in the Categorical Exclusion (CE) document It is understood that final designs are not determined at the time the CE is developed However the CE should discuss the potential for bank stabilization necessary due to culvert installation General Project Comments 1 The environmental document shall provide a detailed and itemized presentation of the proposed impacts to wetlands and streams with corresponding mapping If mitigation is necessary as required by 15A NCAC 2H 0506(h) it is preferable to present a conceptual (if not finalized) mitigation plan with the environmental documentation Appropriate mitigation plans will be required prior to issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification 2 Environmental assessment alternatives shall consider design criteria that reduce the impacts to streams and wetlands from storm water runoff These alternatives shall include road designs that allow for treatment of the storm water runoff through best management practices as detailed in the most recent version of NC DWQ Stormwater Best Management Practices such as grassed swales buffer areas preformed scour holes retention basins etc After the selection of the preferred alternative and prior to an issuance of the 401 Water Quality Certification the NCDOT is respectfully reminded that they will need to demonstrate the avoidance and minimization of impacts to wetlands (and streams) to the maximum extent practical In accordance with the Environmental Management Commission s Rules {I 5A NCAC 2H 0506(h)) mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than I acre to wetlands In the event that mitigation is required the mitigation plan shall be designed to replace appropriate lost functions and values The NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program may be available for use as wetland mitigation 4 In accordance with the Environmental Management Commission s Rules { 15A NCAC 2H 0506(h)) mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than 150 linear feet to any single perennial stream In the event that mitigation is required, the mitigation plan shall be designed to replace appropriate lost functions and values The NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program may be available for use as stream mitigation 5 DWQ is very concerned with sediment and erosion impacts that could result from this project NC DOT shall address these concerns by describing the potential impacts that may occur to the aquatic environments and any mitigating factors that would reduce the impacts 6 If a bi idge is being replaced with a hydraulic conveyance other than another bridge DWQ believes the use of a Nationwide Permit may be required Please contact the US Army Corp of Engineers to determine the required permit(s) 7 If the old bridge is removed no discharge of bi idge material into surface waters is allowed unless otherwise authorized by the US ACOE Strict adherence to the Corps of Engineers guidelines for bridge demolition will be a condition of the 401 Water Quality Certification 8 Bridge supports (bents) shall not be placed in the sti earn when possible Transportation Permitting Unit 1650 Mad Service Center Raleigh North Carolina 27699 1650 Location 2321 Crabtree Blvd Raleigh North Carolina 27604 Phone 919 733 1786 1 FAX 919 733 6893 Internet http 1lh2o enr state nc us /ncwetlands/ An Equal Opportunity 1 Affrmalive Act on Emplo /er AP-4 One NorthCarohna !ilatlfl'a'`z1y a HCDEHR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary 9 Whenever possible the DWQ prefers spanning structures Spanning structures usually do not require work within the stream or grubbing of the streambanks and do not require stream channel realignment The horizontal and vertical clearances provided by bridges allow for human and wildlife passage beneath the structuie do not block fish passage and do not block navigation by canoeists and boaters 10 Bridge deck drains shall not discharge directly into the stream Stormwater shall be directed across the bridge and pre treated through site appropriate means (giassed swales preformed scour holes vegetated buffers etc) before entering the stream Please refer to the most current version of NC DWQ Stormwater Best Management Practices 11 If concrete is used during construction a dry work aiea shall be maintained to prevent direct contact between curing concrete and stream water Water that inadvertently contacts uncured concrete shall not be discharged to surface waters due to the potential for elevated pH and possible aquatic life and fish kills 12 If temporary access roads of detours are constructed the site shall be graded to its preconstruction contours and elevations Disturbed areas shall be seeded or mulched to stabilize the soil and appropriate native woody species should be planted When using temporary structures the area shall be cleared but not grubbed Clearing the area with chain saws mowers bush hogs or other mechanized equipment and leaving the stumps and root mat intact allows the area to re vegetate natuially and minimizes soil disturbance 13 Placement of culverts and other sh uctures in waters streams and wetlands shall be below the elevation of the streambed by one foot for all culverts with a diameter greater than 48 inches and 20 percent of the culvert diameter for culverts having a diameter less than 48 inches to allow low flow passage of water and aquatic life Design and placement of culverts and other structures including temporary erosion control measures shall not be conducted in a manner that may result in dis equilibrium of wetlands or streambeds or banks adjacent to of upstream and down stream of the above structures The applicant is required to provide evidence that the equilibrium is being maintained if requested in writing by DWQ If this condition is unable to be met due to bedrock or other limiting features encountered during construction please contact the NC DWQ for guidance on how to proceed and to determine whether or not a permit modification will be required 14 If multiple pipes or bariels are required they shall be designed to mimic natural stream cross section as closely as possible including pipes or barrels at flood plain elevation and /or sills where appropi iate Widening the stream channel shall be avoided Stream channel widening at the inlet or outlet end of structures typically decreases water velocity causing sediment deposition that requires increased maintenance and disrupts aquatic life passage 15 If foundation test borings are necessary it should be noted in the document Geotechmcal woik is approved under Geneial 401 Certification Number 3624/Nationwide Permit No 6 for Survey Activities 16 Sediment and erosion contiol measures sufficient to protect water iesources must be implemented and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual and the most recent version of NCS000250 17 All work in or adjacent to stream waters shall be conducted in a dry work area unless otherwise approved by NC DWQ Approved BMP measures from the most current version of NCDOT Construction and Maintenance Transportation Permitting Unit 1650 Mad Service Center Raleigh North Carolina 27699 1650 Location 2321 Crabtree Blvd Raleigh North Carolina 27604 Phone 919 733 17861 FAX 919 733 6893 Internet http / /h2o enr state nc us /ncwetlands/ An Equal Opportunity I A(firma6ie Action Employer AP-5 NorthCarolina Wur` lly �A ) North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary Activities manual such as sandbags rock berms cofferdams and other diversion structures should be used to prevent excavation in flowing water 18 Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands and streams 19 Borrow /waste areas shall avoid wetlands to the maximum extent practical Impacts to wetlands in borrow /waste areas could precipitate compensatory mitigation 20 While the use of National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps NC Coastal Region Evaluation of Wetland Significance (NC CREWS) maps and soil survey maps ate useful tools their inherent inaccuracies require that qualified personnel perform onsite wetland delineations prior to permit approval 21 Heavy equipment shall be operated from the bank rather than in stream channels in order to minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other pollutants into streams This equipment shall be inspected daily and maintained to prevent contamination of surface waters from leaking fuels lubricants hydraulic fluids or other toxic materials 22 In most cases the DWQ prefer s the replacement of the existing st► ucture at the same location with road closure If road closure is not feasible a temporary detour should be designed and located to avoid wetland impacts minimize the need for clearing and to avoid destabilizing stream banks If the structure will be on a new alignment the old structure shall be removed and the approach fills removed from the 100 year floodplain Approach fills should be removed and restored to the natural ground elevation The area shall be stabilized with grass and planted with native tree species Tall fescue shall not be used in riparian areas 23 Riprap shall not be placed in the active thalweg channel or placed in the streambed in a manner that precludes aquatic life passage Bioengineering boulders or structures should be propeily designed sized and installed Thank you for requesting our input at this time The DOT is reminded that issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification requires that appropriate measures be instituted to ensure that water quality standards are met and designated uses are not degraded or lost If you have any questions or require additional information please contact Rob Ridings at (919) 733 9817 cc William Wescott US Army Corps of Engineers Washington Field Office Chad Coggms Division 4 Environmental Officer File Copy Transportation Permitting Unit 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh North Carolina 27699 1 o50 Location 2321 Crabtree Blvd Raleigh North Carolina 27604 Phone 919 733 17861 FAX 919 733 6893 Internet http 11h2o enr state nc us /ncwetlands/ An Equal Opporlun ly \ Affirmative Action Emplo /er AP-6 NorthCarohna atlll'ally ® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission MEMORANDUM TO Kim Gillespie Project Development and Environmental Analysis NCDOT FROM Travis Wilson, Highway Pioject Coordinator Habitat Conservation Program DATE February 24, 2009 SUBJECT Response to the start of study notification from the N C Department of Transportation ( NCDOT) regarding fish and wildlife concerns for the proposed improvements to US 13 from SR 1560 to SR 1003 in Goldsboro, Wayne County North Carolina TIP No U 3609A This memorandum responds to a request from the NCDOT for our concerns regarding impacts on fish and wildlife resources resulting from the subject project Biologists on the staff of the N C Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the proposed improvements Our comments are provided in accordance with certain provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U S C 4332(2)(c)) and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat 401, as amended 16 U S C 661 667d) At this time we do not have any specific concerns related to this project To help facilitate document preparation and the review process our general informational needs aie outlined below 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 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 NC Natural Heritage Program Dept of Environment & Natural Resources 1601 Marl Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 -1601 WWW ncnhp oig and Mailing Address Division of Inland Fisheries 1721 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699 1721 Telephone (919) 707 -0220 Fax (919) 707 0028 AP -7 Memo 2 February 24 2009 NCDA Plant Conservation Progi am P O Box 27647 Raleigh, N C 27611 (919) 733 3610 2 Description of any streams or wetlands affected by the project The need for channelrzrng 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 proj ect- related areas that may undergo hydrologic change as a result of ditching other drainage, or filling for project construction Wetland identification maybe accomplished through cooidmation with the U S Army Corps of Engineers (COE) If the COE is not consulted, the person delineating wetlands should be identified and entena listed 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 8 A discussion of the probable impacts on natural resources which will result from secondary development facilitated by the improved road access 9 If construction of this facility is to be coordinated with other state, municipal, or private development projects, a description of these projects should be included in the environmental document and all project sponsors should be 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AS APPENDIX COMMENTS RECEIVED Bc� e ly 1 1 c� 1 crduc CON c i x 1 md1 A C it] is SccrcMry Jcffiey ) Cto Deputy Sccrctir) febtuaiy 23 2009 MI- MORANDUM � ST^�4 DECEIVED DIVISIOn Of Hlohways MAR 10 2009 ccnstr bran North Carolina Department of Cultuial Resources, nvPgedD velopyslstB Branch State Historic Preservation Office 1 ctu B Svtdbcck Admimmntot Otfc of A chi cs i ul I I to � DN c 1(t11 t ctlRc cc D1 id 13iool D u,to TO Gieg Ihoipe PhD Duectoi Piolect Development and Environmental Analysis Bianch NCD01 Division of Higlnw iys 1 ROM Peter Sandbeck P�• ,, SUBJLC'1 US 13 from SR 1560 to SR 1003 Goldsboio U 3609A Wayne County ER 09 0279 Thank you for your letter. of Febivaiy 13 2009 conceimng the Above piolect We have conducted a review of the proposed undeitaking Ind are aware of no histonc i esoutces which would be effected by the piolect Theiefoie we ha-, e no comment on the undeitalung as proposed The above comments uc made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Histonc Pietieivation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation s Regulations foi. Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Put 800 Thank you for your coopei ition and considc,> ation If you haN e questions concerning the iboi e comment contact Renee Gledhill Lailey environmental ieview coon dinatoi at 919 807 6579 In all future communication concciiung this piolect please cite the above iefeienced tracking number cc Mai) Pope 1 uii NCDOT Matt Wilkeison NCDOl Lee to 109 1 t Jo tit cct 11 1 I,h NC 27(01 M i I ; Addre c 4(1 i \1 t I ti ice ( t 161 t) N( 270) 4(17 Tel I I o c/r to (A )) 807 (5/11/8(1 (5)) AP -1