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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PAT MCCRORY
GOVERNOR
ANTHONY J. TATA
SECRETARY
Section 404 /NEPA Merger Project Team Meeting
Concurrence Point No. 2A Modification
TIP Project R -2536
WBS No. 34450.1.1, Federal -Aid Project No. NHF- 64(19)
February 18, 2015
Project Description:
The proposed project is a new location freeway that will bypass the City of Asheboro to
the south. The new location freeway begins on US 64 west of Asheboro, just to the west
of the Stutts Road intersection, and ends at US 64 east of Asheboro, just to the east of the
Dewey Road intersection (Figure 1), hereinafter referred to as the proposed US 64
Asheboro Bypass. The proposed US 64 Asheboro Bypass will be a 16.1 mile long four -
lane, median - divided road with full control of access divided into four sections — Section
AA, Section AB, Section B, and Section C.
The project also includes a new connector road from the proposed US 64 Asheboro
Bypass to the North Carolina Zoological Park that is being referred to as the Zoo
Connector (Section D).
Background:
The DEIS was approved by the Federal Highway Administration on July 23, 2002.
Subsequent to approval of the DEIS, the NEPA/404 Merger Project Team reached
concurrence on Point 2A, Approximate Length of Bridges on Detailed Study Alternatives,
and selected the preferred alternative as the Least Environmentally Damaging Practicable
Alternative ( LEDPA), Concurrence Point 3, on May 12, 2004. The LEDPA was
submitted to the NCDOT Corridor Selection Committee, who recommended its selection
as the Preferred Alternative in August 2004. On May 25, 2006, the Project Team reached
concurrence on Point 4A, Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts. The Abbreviated FEIS
was approved March 12, 2007, and the Record of Decision (ROD) was approved
December 6, 2007. A Design Public Hearing (DPH) was held on March 11, 2008.
Declining revenues caused a change in the project schedule and contributed to a delay
after the approval of the Abbreviated FEIS and ROD. Therefore, NCDOT was required to
complete a reevaluation of the FEIS (with no substantive modifications to the Preferred
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Alternative's preliminary roadway design) in October 2012 (denoted as the 2012
Reevaluation). A Transportation Corridor Official Map Act Public Hearing was held on
November 8, 2012 to present the proposed protected corridor for the Asheboro Bypass to
the public. To date, the corridor has not yet been protected as a result of the project
schedule being advanced. The proposed project is to be let to "Design Build" construction
in May /June, 2015.
Purpose of this Merger Team Meeting:
The purpose of the Merger Team Meeting is to discuss the preliminary design revisions to
the Zoo Connector and the modification to the Concurrence Point 2A form (signed May
2004) in reference to the proposed bridges and wildlife crossings over Little River, Vestal
Creek and the North Prong of Richland Creek.
The Zoo Connector (Section D) originally was not funded for construction in the State
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). DENR, the Zoo, and Friends of the Zoo
asked NCDOT to investigate options that would lead to Section D being funded and
included in a Design Build contract. The Zoo Connector was redesigned to reduce overall
project costs while maintaining a comparable level of service for traffic operations. The
modified design to the Zoo Connector connects to existing NC 159 at the Zoo Entrance
Road and creates a new crossing over the North Prong of Richland Creek.
Additionally, the crossings of Little River and Vestal Creek have proposed greenways,
which require modifications to the Concurrence Point 2A form language.
Design Revisions to Zoo Connector:
The study area for Section D was expanded in 2013 to allow for the evaluation of a
revised design for the Zoo Connector, which would connect to NC 159 north of the Zoo
Parkway near Willow Downs Court. A single -lane roundabout was also being proposed at
the existing intersection of NC 159 and the Zoo Parkway. As part of the revised Zoo
Connector, the proposed Asheboro Bypass interchange with existing NC 159 (grade -
separation) would be eliminated and future US 64 Asheboro Bypass traffic would be
expected to use the Revised Zoo Connector to access NC 159 (Zoo Parkway). A short
connector road would provide access from the Zoo Parkway to the Revised Zoo
Connector and the proposed US 64 Asheboro Bypass (Figure 2).
A Public Meeting was held on May 8, 2014 to allow the public to comment on the revised
design for the Zoo Connector (Section D), which included the revised Zoo Connector and
elimination of the NC 159 /proposed US 64 Asheboro Bypass interchange. Additionally,
the public was notified of the proposed design changes to the interchange type at NC 49
and the proposed US 64 Asheboro Bypass. In the months after the Public Meeting, there
were concerns and opposition to the Revised Zoo Connector design where the Revised
Zoo Connector alignment coincided with existing NC 159 north of the Zoo Parkway
intersection with existing NC 159.
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As a result of the public input, NCDOT developed a Modified Zoo Connector design
(January 2015) shown in Figure 3 which incorporates part of the Revised Zoo Connector
design from Section B of the proposed US 64 Asheboro Bypass to the east to a point
where the Modified Zoo Connector design intersects the original Section D alignment of
the Zoo Connector which is on new location up to the intersection of the Zoo Parkway.
On January 28, 2015, NCDOT met with some residents who live along the Zoo Parkway
(NC 159) and discussed the revised alignment for the Modified Zoo Connector. All of the
residents were receptive to the Modified Zoo Connector design and were appreciative of
the work NCDOT has done to work out a design they all agree with.
A second Reevaluation of the Abbreviated FEIS is currently underway to address the
preliminary design revisions. As a part of these revisions, a bridge crossing over the
North Prong of Richland Creek is no longer proposed. NCDOT is proposing to match an
adjacent existing crossing over the North Prong of Richland Creek on NC 159 that is
conveyed through a double 14'x10' barrel culvert.
The following table shows the change in the proposed jurisdictional feature impacts for
the project with the Original and Modified Zoo Connector alignments (Alternative 29).
Proposed Jurisdictional Feature Impacts
Modifications to CP2A Concurrence Form:
Since Concurrence Point 2A was signed, the City of Asheboro has updated its' greenway
plan to include greenways along both the Little River and Vestal Creek. Due to this
change NCDOT met with USFWS and NCWRC (Gary Jordan and Travis Wilson) to
discuss how these greenways should be accommodated, since both waterways also have
wildlife crossings proposed.
Below is the language from the original signed Concurrence Point 2A form (dated May
12, 2004).
"Bridges of 3 spans @ 55 feet each (165 feet total) with 2 @ 30 feet wildlife crossings
at each location for Little River, Vestal Creek and North Prong of Richland Creek. (30
feet is measured from top of bank to toe of fill slope)."
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Jurisdictional
Jurisdictional
Alternative 29
Riparian Wetland
Non - Riparian
Jurisdictional
Impacts
__Impacts
Stream Impacts
ROD Impacts
3.30 acres
Not specified
29,896 linear feet
Original Alignment
838 acres
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Less than 0.01
32,536 linear feet
with 2014 Delineations
acre
Revised Alignment
(Modified Zoo
8.68 acres
Less than 0.01
32,367 linear feet
Connector) with 2014
acre
Delineations
Modifications to CP2A Concurrence Form:
Since Concurrence Point 2A was signed, the City of Asheboro has updated its' greenway
plan to include greenways along both the Little River and Vestal Creek. Due to this
change NCDOT met with USFWS and NCWRC (Gary Jordan and Travis Wilson) to
discuss how these greenways should be accommodated, since both waterways also have
wildlife crossings proposed.
Below is the language from the original signed Concurrence Point 2A form (dated May
12, 2004).
"Bridges of 3 spans @ 55 feet each (165 feet total) with 2 @ 30 feet wildlife crossings
at each location for Little River, Vestal Creek and North Prong of Richland Creek. (30
feet is measured from top of bank to toe of fill slope)."
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After coordinating with USFWS and NCWRC in December 2014 for the crossing at the
Little River and Vestal Creek the following revised language is being proposed for the
Concurrence Point 2A form.
The bridges on the US 64 Bypass over Little River and Vestal Creek shall be of
sufficient length and span arrangement to span the waterway and provide a minimum
60 foot clear span on the west side of both waterways from the top of the bank to the
toe of fill slope and provide a minimum 30 foot clear span on the east side of both
waterways from the top of the bank to the toe of fill slope. On each side of both
waterways, a 30 foot clear span shall be provided for wildlife passage. The
additional 30 foot clear span on the west side of both waterways shall provide a 15-
foot buffer between the wildlife passage and a future 15-foot greenway. The minimum
vertical clearance for both bridges shall be 10 feet above the existing natural ground
surface.
NCDOT also developed the following proposed Concurrence Point 2A language, which
also notes the crossing of North Prong Richland Creek being eliminated
The proposed bridge on the Zoo Connector (new location alignment) over the North
Prong of Richland Creek would be eliminated and replaced with double barrel
14'x10' RCBC which is equal in size to the adjacent downstream culverts conveyed
under existing NC 159 (approximately 1000 feet east) for the North Prong of Richland
Creek.
ATTACHMENTS
• Figure 1 - Vicinity Map
• Figure 2 — Project Study Area with Revised Zoo Connector
• Figure 3 — Project Study Area with Modified Zoo Connector
• Preliminary Design Map — Zoo Connector (January 2015)
• Commitment Sheet (2015 Reevaluation)
• Concurrence Point 2A Modification Form
• Previous Concurrence Point 2A, 3, and 4A
• Merger Team Field Meeting — May 12, 2004
• Project Commitments from Abbreviated FEIS — January 2007
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Section 404/NEPA Merger Project Team Meeting Agreement
Concurrence Point No. 2A Modification
TIP Proiect No.: R -2536
FA Proiect No.: NHF- 64(19)
WBS No.: 34450.1.1
State Proiect No.: 8.1571401
Proiect Name/Description:
US 64 Bypass from west of the intersection of US 64 and Stutts Road to just east of the intersection of US
64 and Dewey Road (SR 2256) on new location. The proposed bypass will be a fourteen mile long, four -
lane, divided facility with no driveway access permitted. A new two -lane Zoo Connector will also be
constructed from the proposed bypass to the North Carolina Zoo
A concurrence meeting was held in the field with members of the Merger Team on February 18, 2015 to
discuss the minor modification to the Bridges on US 64 Bypass over Little River and Vestal Creek, the
minor re- alignment of the Zoo Connector (Section D). Also, this field meeting discussed the crossing on
the Zoo Connector over the North Prong of Richland Creek.
• Little River and Vestal Creek
The bridges on the US 64 Bypass over Little River and Vestal Creek shall be of sufficient length and span
arrangement to span the waterway and provide a minimum 60 -foot clear span on the west side of both
waterways from the top of the bank to the toe of fill slope and provide a minimum 30 -foot clear span on
the east side of both waterways from the top of the bank to the toe of fill slope. On each side of both
waterways, a 30 -foot clear span shall be provided for wildlife passage. The additional 30 -foot clear span
on the west side of both waterways shall provide a 15 -foot buffer between the wildlife passage and a
future 15 -foot greenway. The minimum vertical clearance for both bridges shall be 10 feet above the
existing natural ground surface.
• North Prong of Richland Creek
The proposed bridge on the Zoo Connector (new location alignment) over the North Prong of Richland
Creek would be eliminated and replaced with double barrel 14'x10' RCBC which is equal in size to the
adjacent downstream culverts conveyed under existing NC 159 for the North Prong of Richland Creek.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Federal Highway Administration
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, Division of Water Resources
Concurrence Point 2A Modifications
February 2015
N.C. Department of Cultural Resources Historic
Preservation Office
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
N.C. Department of Transportation, PDEA
R -2536

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Marger Project r a a r. , Agreement
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COnc urrOACO #point No, 2A: Approximate lOngths of bridges on Dataifed
Study Alternatives
Protect Name/TIP Description: Proposed Asheboro Soutitem Bypass, US 04 arrest to
M 64 east Four larva freeway on new locatras), in
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State Project NG;
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fAlf alternatives are fult cart NI of access with interchanges at the folfowinq: klS 64 West,
NC 49, US 220 Dyp s, MC Zoo Connedor, Nc 159, NC 42, and US 64 easi,
TheSe follawfng VprOAMWO 1erk9ft of hrrdges by Aftmative and s ource indicate the
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Canrurrence Paint No. 3: Least Envifonrnantal]V Darn aging Pfacticable
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Project Nam6 TIF Duo riptions. Proposed Asheboro Southern lBypa$S, US 64 We*t to
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Tho PFuiect Team has concurred on this date of Migy 12_2OQd, that the abcvre
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Section 404 /NEPA
Merger Project Team Meeting
Concurrence Point No. 4A: Avoidance and Minimization
Project Name t Description: Asheboro Bypass, from US 64 just east of
SR 1424 (Stutts Road) to US 64 0.6 miles
east of SR 2345 (Presnell Street), for a
distance of 13.68 miles, Randolph County
TIP Project No.: R -2536
Federal -aid Project No.: NNF- 64(19)
State Project No.: 8.1571401
WBS No.: 34450.1.1
AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION EFFORTS TO DATE:
Bridges were added over Little River, Vestal Creek, and North Prong Richland
Creek (at the Zoo Connector) with minimum lengths totaling 165 feet over each
stream.
The NC 49 interchange design was modified to minimize impacts to Taylor Creek
and two unnamed tributaries in its vicinity. The modified design includes a
grade - separation with NC 49 crossing over the proposed Bypass. This change
resulted in a lower profile from just east of Old NC 49 to near Mack Road. As a
result, fewer overall embankments are needed along the streams in the
interchange area, resulting in less overall linear stream impacts.
Fill slopes were held at 2:1 streams and wetlands along the mainline and at
grade - separations.
Construction limits within and around interchanges were "tightened" to minimize
potential stream impacts.
A noise barrier will be constructed at Twelve Tree Road.
Perpendicular crossings at streams were designed where possible to minimize
stream impacts.
Additional minimization efforts will be considered in accordance with the meeting
minutes.

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MEETING SUMMARY
Subject: NEPA / 404 Merger Project Team, Concurrence Point 4A, US 64 Asheboro Bypass,
TIP Project No. R -2536, State Project No. 8.1571401, WBS No. 344501.1
Date: May 25, 2006
Location: Transportation Building, Board Room
Participants: Hanna Cockburn, Piedmont Triad RPO
Gary Jordan, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Travis Wilson, NC Wildlife Resources Commissions
Polly Lespinasse, NC Division of Water Quality
Richard K. Spencer, US Army Corps of Engineers
Felix Davila, Federal Highway Administration
Chris Militscher, US Environmental Protection Agency
Brian Yamamoto, NC Department of Transportation, PDEA
Roger Lewis, Earth Tech
The following is a summation of the discussion that occurred and decisions reached at the
meeting described above.
1. Brian Yamamoto opened the meeting with introductions of the Project Team participants,
PDEA staff involved in the project, and representatives from Earth Tech, the engineering
firm responsible for the project's environmental document and preliminary design. He
noted the status of the project and the prior Merger Concurrence Point approvals.
2. Richard Spencer noted the difference between the calculated mitigable impacts,
specifically that different totals were related to mitigation likely to be required by DWQ
or USACE, not their jurisdiction. He clarified that all stream impacts cited in the Merger
Team packet were jurisdictional and that the higher impacts, the DWQ totals, would be
those considered in the meeting. The total amount of linear feet of impacts for which
mitigation would be required would be determined at the permit phase. He also noted
that the wetland verification conducted for the project is over five years old and has
expired. Re- verification would be required prior to the permit application, but not before
then, given that the current let date is 2012.
3. Roger Lewis provided an overview of the project status and presented the preliminary
design plans prepared for Alternative 29, the preferred alternative, using PowerPoint and
aerial photography with design overlays provided in the merger team packet. He

9. Gary Jordan noted that another Schweinitz's sunflower survey would be needed prior to
construction. Leza Mundt stated that a commitment to conduct the survey is included in
the FEIS.
10. Gene Nocerino reviewed possible on -site mitigation areas identified by the NCDOT,
including potential stream restoration sites at South Prong Richland Creek, northwest of
the NC 159 Zoo Connector interchange and two sites along North Prong Richland Creek,
one near NC 159 and one east of Business 220. The Department will continue to survey
the area for on -site mitigation potential.
cc: Sarah McBride, State Historic Preservation Office
Other Attendees:
Dean Holand, NCDOT Roadway Design
Jimmy Goodnight, NCDOT Roadway Design
Tim Goins, NCDOT Roadway Design
Sara Easterly, NCDOT Natural Environment Unit
Deanna Riffy, NCDOT Natural Environment Unit
Greg Price, NCDOT Natural Environment Unit
Rex Badgett, NCDOT Division 8
Leilani Paugh, NCDOT Natural Environment Unit
Zach McNeil, NCDOT Natural Environment Unit
Mark Staley, NCDOT Roadway Environmental Unit
Gene J. Nocerino, NCDOT Natural Environmental Unit
Wade Kirby, NCDOT Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
Steve Brown, NCDOT Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
Max Price, NCDOT Hydraulic Design Unit
John Conforti, NCDOT Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
Eric Midkiff, NCDOT Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
Derrick Weaver, NCDOT Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
Jennifer Evans, NCDOT Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
Amy Simes, NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Mike Stanley, NCDOT TIP Development Unit
Leza Mundt, Earth Tech
Ron Johnson, Earth Tech

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To: Meeting Attendees
Copy: Project File
From: Yvonne G.G. Howell, P.E,
Subject: Meeting Minutes — Merger Team Field Meeting, Concurrence Points 2A and 3: US
64 Improvements, Asheboro, Randolph County; TIP No. R -2536
Meeting Date: May 12, 2004 10 :00 am
Meeting Location: Asheboro Field and Randolph County Office Building Training Room
Asheboro, NC
Attendees: Emily•Lawton — FHWA
Richard Spencer— USAGE
Chris Militscher — USEPA
Gary Jordan — USFWS
Travis Wilson — NCWRC
Beth Barnes — NCDENR — DWQ
Sarah McBride — SHPO
Rex Badgett — NDDOT — Division 8
Art King — NCDOT — Division 8
Jerome Nix — NCDOT — Hydraulics Unit
Rachelle Beauregard — NCDOT — ONE
Carla Dagnino — NCDOT— ONE
Drew Joyner - NCDOT — TIP Program Manager
John Conforti - NCDOT — PD &EA
Roger Lewis - Earth Tech
Ron Johnson — Earth Tech
Yvonne Howell — Earth Tech
Minutes:
The team met at the Randolph County Office Building at 10 :00 am to receive handouts and be
briefed on the sites to be visited during the day. Following brief introductions, it was agreed that
Little River, Tantraugh Branch, North Prong Richland Creek, and Vestal Creek would be visited. A
lunch break would happen between site visits, and the team would have a final meeting in the First
Floor Training Room at the Randolph County Office Building to discuss the sites and review
Concurrence Points 2A and 3.
L101e River. A wildlife crossing was requested at this site based on the stream banks,. surrounding
topography, and character of the entire area. 'In addition, fencing was mentione&as a'means of
encouraging wildlife passage under the bridge and deterring wildlife from crossing the'new road.
There would be no other opportunities forwildlife crossing between Mack Road and US 220 Bypass.

Merger Team Red Meeting Minutes
May 12. 2004
Page 2 of 3
US Fish and Wildlife Service and NC Wildlife Resource Commission requested 30 feet (from top of
bank to toe of end bent slope) as a minimum width and 8 feet as the minimum vertical clearance for
a wildlife crossing. The team visited the Alt. 13/14 Little River sites but declined to visit the Alt. 29
site after being informed that the vegetation and-topography are typical along Little River. The team
agreed that the recommended wildlife crossing treatments would apply at the three proposed Little
River crossings (Alts. 13, 14, and 29).
Tantraugh Branch: Alternatives 13 and 14 were discussed prior to visiting this site. The proposed
culvert under the Zoo Connector passes below several ramps; a bridge or bridges are not feasible at
this site due to the proximity of the ramps to each other. The team walked through the Alt. 29
Seepage Wetland confirming this to be a low quality wetland. The adjacent Forested Wetland was
identified as higher quality and more desirable for minimization efforts. The team continued across
Tantraugh Branch. It was determined that the Forested Wetland to this point was typical of that
found along Tantraugh Branch (on Alts. 13 and 14) and the team agreed to proceed to the next site.
The team determined a bridge would not be requested at this site.
North Prong Richland Creek . The team walked to this site and in reviewing the preliminary cost
information, the bridge would be less expensive than the culvert, so a bridge was requested. The
bridge estimated did not include wildlife crossing width.
Vestal Creek The team reviewed preliminary cost information for this crossing and determined
they would request a bridge at this site based on the closeness of costs. The team did not visit this
site.
Following the site visits, the team met at the Randolph County Office Building to review the project
study area aerial and discuss Concurrence Point #2A and M. Fencing for the purpose of
encouraging wildlife to use the bridge rather than crossing the new roadway was further discussed.
Wildlife Resource Commission mentioned 1500 feet of fencing at all four quadrants of the Little
River crossing, including one -way gates and/or deer leaps to prevent animals being trapped on the
roadway side of the fence. This length (1500 feet) is flexible and should be further investigated
during final design. After brief discussion, the team concurred with Point #2A, agreeing to a bridge
at Little River, North Prong Richland Creek, and Vestal Creek, as detailed in the attached
concurrence form. The team also chose Alternative 29 based on Concurrence Point #2A bridges
and the quantities of stream impacts quoted in the meeting handout (attached), as detailed in the
attached concurrence form.
These minutes are the writers' interpretation of the events and discussions that tookplace during the
meeting. If then: are any additions and/or corrections, please respond in writing within seven (7)
days.
If you have any additions, deletions, or changes to this memorandum, please notify Yvonne Howell
at [phone] or by email at wonne.howe#(c- earthtech.com.
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Merger Team Filed Meeting Minutes
May 1$ 2004
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E- MAILING LIST
Emily Lawton — [e-mail]
Richard Spencer— Richard [e-mail]
Chris Mllitscher — militscher.chds @epa.gov
Gary Jordan — garyJordan @fws.gov
-Travis Wilson — travis.Wilson @ncwildiife.org
Beth Barnes; — beth.barnes @ncmail.net
Sarah McBride — sarah.mcbride @ncmail.net
Rex Badgett —[e-mail]
Art King — 'agking @dot.state.nc.us
Jerome Nix — jnix @dot.state.nc.us
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Rachelle Beauregard — rbeauregard @dot.state.nc.us
Carla Dagnino— cdagnino @dot.state.nc.us
Drew Joyner — djoyner @dot.state.nc.us
John Conforti — [e-mail]
Roger Lewis — roger.lewis @earthtech.com
Ron Johnson — [e-mail]
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Yvonne Howell — yvonne.howell @earthtech.com
Jimmy Goodnight —[e-mail]
Tim Goins — tdgoins @dot.state.nc.us
Brian Yamamoto — byamamoto @dot.state.nc.us
Felix Davila — felix.davila @fhwa.dot.gov

PROJECT COMMITMENTS
US 64 IMPROVEMENTS
Asheboro Vicinity
Randolph County, North Carolina
From US 64 Just East of SR 1424 (Stuffs Road) to
US 64 0.6 Mile East of SR 2345 (Presnell Street)
Federal -Aid Project No. NHF — 64 (19)
State Project No. 8.1571401
WBS No. 34450.1.1
TIP Project R -2536
In addition to the General Nationwide Permit Conditions, Section 404 Individual Permit (IP)
Special Conditions, State Stormwater Permit, Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC)
Conditions, Regional Conditions, NCDOT's Guidelines for Best Management Practices for
Protection of Surface Waters, NCDOT's Guidelines for Best Management Practices for
Bridge Demolition and Removal, and General Certification Conditions, the following special
commitments were agreed to by the NCDOT:
• Drainage and hydrological studies will be conducted to identify and design major
drainage structures.
• Traffic control plans will be developed to maintain traffic during the construction
phase.
• Surveys for wells within and adjacent to the proposed right -of -way limits will be
conducted.
• Geotechnical investigations will be conducted to recommend techniques and
materials to overcome any soil limitations along the selected alternative.
• The provision of service roads to specific properties will be determined, as needed,
during the property acquisition phase through contact and negotiations with property
owners.
• The NCDOT will coordinate with the City of Asheboro regarding the proposed
greenway crossing at Vestal Creek to ensure that the design plans for the bypass will
accommodate the greenway.
• A search for geodetic control monuments will be conducted during development of
the project's construction plans.
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TIP Project R -2536
Abbreviated Final Environmental Impact Statement
Other actions, which must be completed prior to the start of project construction, include
but are not limited to the following:
• Preparation of an erosion control plan incorporating the NCDOT's Best Management
Practices for Protection of Surface Waters.
• Coordination with municipalities and public utilities for relocation and reconfiguration
of utility systems will be conducted.
• The Relocation Assistance Program will be implemented.
• Approval of all required permits and certifications as outlined in Section 4.11, pages
4 -70 and 4 -71 of the DEIS will be obtained prior to construction.
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch — Natural Environment Unit
Follow -up surveys to determine suitable habitat for Schweinitz's sunflower within the
Preferred Alternative construction limits will be conducted during the appropriate flowering
season within two (2) years prior to project construction. If a population of the species is
found, the NCDOT will enter into Section 7 consultation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
The Mitigation Plan for jurisdictional impacts to streams and wetlands will be developed by
the NCDOT during the Section 404 /Section 401 permit application processes. Once on -site
opportunities are exhausted, compensatory mitigation will be provided by the NCDENR
Ecosystem Enhancement Program pursuant to the tri -party Memorandum of Agreement
between USACE, NCDENR, and NCDOT (July 2003).
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch — Human Environment Unit
The NCDOT committed to maintaining trees along the southeast edge of the historic Cox -
Brown Farm property and extending a tree line along a new ramp and right -of -way line, to
visually shield the historic property from the view of bypass Alternatives 1, 2, 13, and 14.
Alternative 29 was selected as the Preferred Alternative. It is located nearly one mile south of
the Cox -Brown Farm. None of the trees on the farm or in the adjacent wooded tract would be
affected by the project. Therefore, selection of Alternative 29 fulfills this project commitment.
A noise attenuation barrier was determined to be reasonable and feasible at the residential
area along Twelve Tree Drive adjacent to the US 220 Bypass. A final decision on the
installation of noise abatement measures will be made upon completion of the final roadway
design and design public hearing for the project.
As stipulated in a tri -party Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the NCDOT, the
FHWA, and the SHPO, Data Recovery Plans will be prepared for archaeological sites
31 RD1398, 31 RD1399, and 31 RD1426/1426 ** ( ** denotes historic component) and
submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office for review. The NCDOT will ensure that
each Data Recovery Plan is implemented after right -of -way is acquired or once right -of -entry
is secured from property owners and prior to construction activities within the site locations.
The NCDOT will abide by all other stipulations pertaining to the data recovery efforts listed in
the MOA signed by the NCDOT on June 26, 2006.
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TIP Project R -2536
Abbreviated Final Environmental Impact Statement
Roadway Design Unit, Division 8, and Roadside Environmental Unit
To avoid downstream impacts to the Cape Fear Shiner due to sedimentation, in- stream
construction in all tributaries of the Deep River, including Richland, Vestal, Squirrel, Gabriel's
Creeks, Tantraugh Branch, and their tributaries should be avoided to the extent practicable.
Where in- stream construction is unavoidable, the following measures will be implemented to
ensure protection for all aquatic resources occurring downstream:
1. Installation of in- stream silt curtains weighted at the bottom, and stringent bank
erosion control.
2. If tree removal is required, stumps and roots should remain intact for bank
stabilization;
3. In- stream construction activities will be initiated only during low flow conditions that
permit the effective deployment of the silt curtains; and,
4. In- stream construction activities will be avoided during the Cape Fear Shiner
spawning period (between April 1 and June 30).
Two wildlife crossings, 30 -feet in width, will be constructed under each of the dual bridges
proposed over Little River, Vestal Creek, and North Prong Richland Creek. Appropriate
fencing will be constructed to direct wildlife to the crossings.
Roadway Design Unit, Roadside Environmental Unit, and Structure Design Unit
The NCDOT will continue to work with the North Carolina Zoological Park to ensure the Zoo
Connector and associated structures are designed to contribute aesthetically to the entrance
to the North Carolina Zoological Park.
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