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Type III Categorical Exclusion Action Classification Form
STIP Project No.
WBS Element
U-5108
42370.1.1
Federal Project No. TBA
A. Project Description:
Project U-5108 proposes to extend Northcross Drive on new location from N.C. 73
(Sam Furr Road) in Huntersville to Westmoreland Road in Cornelius, Mecklenburg
County. The project is primarily located on new location (approximately 1 mile). The
remaining proposed alignment utilizes existing Northcross Drive on the south end of the
project (0.5 miles) and existing Eagleridge Way Lane (0.2 miles) on the north end of the
project. (See Figures 2A-2F) The new location portion of the project includes a 110-
foot bridge over McDowell Creek which will require a realignment of the existing
McDowell Creek Greenway (See Figure 2B). A single -lane roundabout is proposed at
the intersection of Eagleridge Way Lane and Westmoreland Road as part of this project
(See Figure 2A).
The proposed typical section (see Figures 3A-3B) on the new location portion of the
project is a two-lane roadway with 11-foot lanes which widen to 14.5-foot lanes at the
existing Eagleridge Way Lane. A 10-foot wide multi -use path is proposed between
Westmoreland Road and the Westmoreland Athletic Park entrance on Eagleridge Way
Lane. A 5-foot sidewalk, two 11-foot travel lanes, and a 10 to 11-foot wide center left -
turn lane are proposed on the existing Northcross Drive between NorthPointe
Executive Park Drive and the beginning of the new location portion of Northcross Drive.
The remaining portion of Northcross drive will be re -surfaced.
The estimated project costs, based on 2017 prices for the preliminary designs, are $1.5
million for right of way and $11 million for construction, totaling $12.5 million for project.
B. Description of Need and Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to improve the roadway connectivity within the
surrounding area by providing an alternate north -south route for local traffic parallel to
Interstate 77, U.S. 21 (Statesville Road), N.C. 115 (Old Statesville Road), and West
Catawba Avenue (S.R. 5544). Existing north -south routes that run through the Town of
Cornelius and Town of Huntersville are congested and used primarily by through traffic
and commuters to Charlotte and Statesville.
C. Categorical Exclusion Action Classification: Type III
D. Proposed Improvements: Not applicable
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E. SDecial Proiect Information:
Alternatives Analysis: Two alternative alignments were initially studied in addition to the
preferred alignment. The two eliminated alternatives differed from the preferred
alternative in how they crossed through the undeveloped property (Cooke property)
adjacent to 1-77. The eliminated alternatives crossed through the property further to the
west, and would have resulted in additional division of the property. Several residents
in Stratford Forest also expressed concern about potential noise impacts of the
alternatives that crossed further to the west that were closer to the neighborhood.
Based on the costs, impacts, and input from the community and Town of Cornelius,
NCDOT recommended the alternative that is closest to 1-77 and further from the
Stratford Forest neighborhood.
Jurisdictional Resources: Four streams (SA, SB, SC, and SD), one wetland (WA), and
one pond (PA) were identified in the Final Natural Resources Technical Report (March
2018). An additional two streams (Caldwell Station Creek and SD-1-5715), one wetland
(WE), and two ponds (PA 1-5715 and PD) were identified within the U-5108 study area
in the Natural Resources Technical Report (May 2016) for STIP Project No. 1-5715
which overlapped with the U-5108 study area. A Section 404 Nationwide Permit (NWP)
23 and Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) are anticipated based on the
level of anticipated impacts to jurisdictional resources.
Impacts to jurisdictional resources were calculated using a 25-foot buffer of the
proposed slope stakes. Impacts to stream SA (McDowell Creek) are anticipated to be
less than 50 feet since the design proposes a bridge crossing at this location. A new
60-inch reinforced concrete pipe is proposed for stream SB where it crosses under the
proposed roadway. Approximately 250 feet of impacts to stream SB are anticipated
with the construction of this pipe. Stream SD currently travels under the existing
McDowell Creek Greenway; approximately 80 feet of impacts are anticipated at this
location due to the realignment of the existing greenway underneath the proposed
roadway bridge.
The wetlands and ponds identified within the study area (shown on Figures 2A through
2F) are all located at least 100-foot outside of the proposed slope stakes, and therefore
are not expected to be directly impacted by construction of the proposed project.
Threatened and Endangered Species: There are six federally protected species listed
by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for Mecklenburg County
(Updated June 27, 2018): Michaux's sumac, Schweinitz's sunflower, smooth
coneflower, Carolina heelsplitter, rusty -patched bumblebee (RPBB), and Northern
long-eared bat (NLEB). Suitable habitat for Michaux's sumac, Schweinitz's sunflower,
and smooth coneflower were found within the study area. Due to a lack of recorded
occurrences and a lack of observed individuals in the project study area, it has been
determined that the proposed project will have "No Effect" on these species. A "No
Effect" determination was made for the Carolina heelsplitter since suitable habitat is not
present within the study area. A biological conclusion is not required for the RPBB
because the USFWS does not and will not require surveys for RPBB in North Carolina
since the USFWS assumes the state is unoccupied by RPBB.
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There is suitable roosting habitat for the NLEB within the study area; however, there
are no known hibernacula or roosting sites within Mecklenburg county. In addition,
Mecklenburg County is not identified by the USFWS Asheville Field Office as a county
where incidental take may be a special consideration for NLEB. A review of the North
Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) records updated February 2018, indicates
no known roosting sites or hibernacula within 1.0 mile of the study area. Based upon
the presence of potentially suitable habitat but the lack of known occurrences,
hibernacula, or roosting sites, the biological conclusion of "May Affect, Not Likely to
Adversely Affect" has been rendered for NLEB for this project.
In accordance with the Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act, a desktop-GIS
assessment and field survey of the project study area, as well as the area within a
1.13-mile radius (1.0 mile plus 660 feet) of the project limits, was performed in February
2017. One water body (Lake Norman) large enough or sufficiently open to be
considered a potential feeding source was identified. No known occurrences within 1.0
miles of the study area were documented and no nests or individuals were observed.
Due to the lack of known occurrences, and the lack of observed individuals or nests, it
has been determined that the proposed project will not affect this species.
Local Transit: The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) operates two bus routes,
Route 97 and Route 77X, which use N.C. 73 and/or Northcross Drive as well as the
Huntersville-Northcross Park and Ride facility along the project corridor. During
construction, lanes on the existing section of Northcross Drive will remain open and all
properties will be accessible, but travel time could be affected temporarily. Buses must
be provided adequate room for turning around on Northcross Drive and Eagleridge
Way during construction.
Public Involvement: Two public meetings were held for the subject project on February
13, 2017 and December 7, 2017 with approximately 75 and 33 people in attendance,
respectively. The February public meeting presented three alternative alignments.
Citizens generally preferred the alignment that has now been selected as the preferred
alignment by the NCDOT. The second public meeting presented a more detailed
design of the preferred alternative. Comments received from the public at this meeting
were positive in nature.
Several members of the Alexander Chase neighborhood expressed concern about
increased cut -through traffic and other impacts. During the public meeting and two
additional neighborhood meetings in March and December 2017, residents provided
specific suggestions for the design of Eagleridge Way Lane, such as restricting access
through the neighborhood, creating a buffer between the roadway and the
neighborhood, and a pedestrian crossing at Westmoreland. Since those meetings, the
design has been modified to add a single -lane roundabout with pedestrian crossing at
Westmoreland Road, as well as a 200-foot long median on Eagleridge Way Lane which
will convert Arrowhead Place Lane to right -in right -out access.
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F. Proiect Impact Criteria Checklists:
Type III Actions
Yes
No
1
Does the project involve potential effects on species listed with the US Fish
❑X
❑
and Wildlife Service (USFWS) or National Marine Fisheries (NMFS)?
2
Does the project result in impacts subject to the conditions of the Bald and
❑
Golden Eagle Protection Act BGPA ?
3
Does the project generate substantial controversy or public opposition, for any
❑
❑X
reason, following appropriate ublic involvement?
4
Does the project cause disproportionately high and adverse impacts relative to
❑
low-income and/or minority populations?
5
Does the project involve substantial residential or commercial displacements
❑
or right of way acquisition?
6
Does the project include a determination under Section 4(f)?
❑X
❑
7
Is a project -level analysis fordirect, indirect, or cumulative effects required
❑
based on the NCDOT community studies screening tool?
8
Is a project level air quality Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT) analysis
❑
required?
9
Is the project located in anadromous fish spawning waters?
❑
❑X
Does the project impact waters classified as Outstanding Resource Water
10
(ORW), High Quality Water (HQW), Water Supply Watershed Critical
❑
Areas, 303(d) listed impaired water bodies, buffer rules, or Submerged
Aquatic Vegetation (SAV)?
11
Does the project impact waters of the United States in any of the designated
❑
mountain trout streams?
12
Does the project require a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Individual
❑
Section 404 Permit?
13
Will the project require an easement from a Federal Energy Regulatory
❑
Commission FERC licensed facility?
Does the project include Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
14
(NHPA) effects determination other than a no effect, including archaeological
❑
0
remains? Are there project commitments identified?
15
Does the project involve hazardous materials and/or landfills?
❑
0
Does the project require work encroaching and adversely effecting a
16
regulatory floodway or work affecting the base floodplain (100-year flood)
❑
elevations of a water course or lake, pursuantto Executive Order 11988 and
23 CFR 650 subpart A?
Is the project in a Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) county and
17
substantially affects the coastal zone and/or any Area of Environmental
❑
0
Concern (AEC)?
18
Does the project require a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) permit?
❑
0
19
Does the project involve construction activities in, across, or adjacent to a
❑
designated Wild and Scenic River present within the project area?
20
Does the project involve Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) resources?
❑
0
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Type III Actions (continued)
Yes
No
21
Does the project impact federal lands (e.g. USFS, USFWS, etc.) or Tribal
❑
Lands?
22
Does the project involve any changes in access control?
❑
❑X
23
Does the project have a permanent adverse effect on local traffic patterns or
❑
community cohesiveness?
24
Will maintenance of traffic cause substantial disruption?
❑
0
Is the project inconsistent with the STIP or the Metropolitan Planning
25
Organization's (MPO's) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) (where
❑
0
applicable)?
Does the project require the acquisition of lands underthe protection of
Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Act, the Federal Aid in Fish
26
Restoration Act, the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act, Tennessee Valley
❑
Authority (TVA), Tribal Lands, or other unique areas or special lands that were
acquired in fee or easement with public -use money and have deed restrictions
or covenants on the property?
27
Does the project involve Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
❑
buyout properties underthe Hazard Mitigation Grant Program HMGP ?
28
Is the project considered a Type I under the NCDOT's Noise Policy?
❑X
❑
29
Is there prime or important farmland soil impacted by this project as defined by
❑
❑X
the Farmland Protection Policy Act FPPA ?
30
Are there other issues that arose during the project development process that
❑
effected the project decision?
G. Additional Documentation as Required from Section F
1. There is suitable roosting habitat for the NLEB within the study area; however, there
are no known hibernacula or roosting sites within Mecklenburg county. In addition,
Mecklenburg County is not identified by the USFWS Asheville Field Office as a county
where incidental take may be a special consideration for NLEB. A review of the North
Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) records updated February 2018, indicates
no known roosting sites or hibernacula within 1.0 mile of the study area. Based upon
the presence of potentially suitable habitat but the lack of known occurrences,
hibernacula, or roosting sites, the biological conclusion of "may affect, not likely to
adversely affect" has been rendered for NLEB for this project.
6. Right-of-way and temporary construction easements are required within the Robbins
Park/Westmoreland Regional Park, a potential Section 4(f) resource. The proposed
road alignment through the park is consistent with previously approved plans. NCDOT
has coordinated with the Town of Cornelius and Mecklenburg County officials to
determine that the proposed construction will not adversely affect the park's activities,
features, and attributes that qualify it for protection under Section 4(f). This agreement
provided basis for a de minimis impact conclusion.
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The project also may require temporary use of the McDowell Creek Greenway, a
potential Section 4(f) resource, during construction, and may require that the greenway
is briefly closed for bridge construction. NCDOT will coordinate with Mecklenburg
County to designate and sign a temporary detour route for the McDowell Creek
Greenway during construction of the realigned portion of the greenway, using existing
trail and sidewalk facilities.
7. The project is anticipated to alter travel patterns through this area and reduce travel
times for north -south traffic. It will improve access to the undeveloped Cooke property,
which is bounded by 1-77 on the east, McDowell Creek on the west, and development
to the north and south. The Cooke property is the only remaining undeveloped property
along or near to the corridor. By providing access to the Cooke property, this project
may affect the timing or type of development on that property. The Cooke property is
identified as "Corporate Office" in the Cornelius Land Use Plan, though no specific
development has been proposed.
The other properties adjacent to the Cooke property and along the proposed corridor
include commercial development to the south, residential development to the north,
and a park to the west. These properties are all built out and unlikely to redevelop. A
separate qualitative Indirect and Cumulative Effects (ICE) report will be prepared prior
to submittal of the permit application to provide additional information on the Cooke
property as part of the permit application.
8. The project is in Mecklenburg County, which is within the Charlotte maintenance
area for the prior 1997 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) as
defined by the EPA. This area was designated moderate nonattainment under the
1997 ozone NAAQS on June 15, 2004 and due to improved air quality in the region
was re -designated maintenance on January 2, 2014. The Charlotte area was
designated for the 2008 ozone NAAQS resulting in the 1997 ozone NAAQS being
revoked on April 6, 2015. On February 16, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals
for the District of Columbia Circuit in South Coast Air Quality Mgmt. District v. EPA
("South Coast ll," 882 F.3d 1138) held that transportation applies for the revoked 1997
ozone NAAQS areas. Transportation conformity for plans and TIPs for the 1997 Ozone
NAAQS can be demonstrated without a regional emissions analysis pursuant to 40
CFR 93.109(c).
The project is in Mecklenburg County, which is within the Charlotte maintenance area
for the 2008 ozone NAAQS as defined by the EPA. The Charlotte area was
designated marginal nonattainment under the 2008 ozone NAAQS on July 20, 2012
and due to improved air quality in the region was re -designated maintenance on August
27, 2015. Section 176(c) of the CAAA requires that transportation plans, programs,
and projects conform to the intent of the state air quality implementation plan (SIP).
The current SIP does not contain any transportation control measures for Mecklenburg
County. The Charlotte Region Transportation Planning Organization 2045 Metropolitan
Transportation Plan (MTP) and the 2018-2022 Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP) conform to the intent of the SIP. The USDOT made a conformity determination
on the MTP on December 3, 2018 and the TIP on December 3, 2018. The current
conformity determination is consistent with the final conformity rule found in 40 CFR
Parts 51and 93. There are no significant changes in the project's design concept or
scope, as used in the conformity analyses.
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16. This project is not anticipated to increase the level or extent of upstream flood
potential for insurable structures. The NCDOT project team has coordinated with the
NCDOT Hydraulics group to follow the Memorandum of Agreement between the
NCDOT Hydraulics group and the NC Floodplain Mapping Program. It is anticipated
that this project will result in a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR).
28. The U-5108 Traffic Noise Report (October 2018) identified one noise barrier which
meets the preliminary feasible and reasonable criteria found in the NCDOT Traffic
Noise Abatement Policy. Noise barriers found to be feasible and reasonable during the
preliminary noise analysis may not be found to be feasible and reasonable during the
final design noise analysis due to changes in proposed project alignment and other
design considerations, surrounding land use development, or utility conflicts, among
other factors. Conversely, noise barriers that were not considered feasible and
reasonable may meet the established criteria and be recommended for construction.
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H. Proiect Commitments
Mecklenburg County
Extension of Northcross Drive on New Location from N.C. 73 (Sam Furr Road) in
Huntersville To Westmoreland Road in Cornelius
Federal Project No. TBA
WBS No. 42340.1.1
TIP No. U-5108
Division 10 Construction
NCDOT will coordinate with Mecklenburg County to designate and sign a temporary
detour route for the McDowell Creek Greenway during construction of the realigned
portion of the greenway, using existing trail and sidewalk facilities.
Community Studies Group
NCDOT will prepare an Indirect and Cumulative Effects study prior to submittal of the
permit application.
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Categorical Exclusion Approval
STIP Project No.
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Federal Project No.
Prepared By:
5/23/2019
Date
U-5108
42370.1.1
TBA
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Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Prepared For: NCDOT Division 10
Reviewed By:
5/23/2019
Date
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Larry Thompson, PWS, LSS, Division Environmental Officer
Highway Division 10
North Carolina Department of Transportation
NCDOT certifies that the proposed action qualifies as a Type III Categorical
Exclusion.
5/27/2019
Date
FHWA Approval:
5/29/2019
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Scott Cole, PE, Division Engineer
Highway Division 10
North Carolina Department of Transportation
by:
Date Loretta Barren, Planning & Environment Specialist
NCDOT Highway Divisions 10-12
Federal Highway Administration
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ROY COOPER
GOVERNOR
August 25, 2017
Mr. Troy Fitzsimmons
Director, Parks, Arts, Recreation, & Culture
Town of Cornelius
21445 Catawba Avenue
Cornelius, NC 28031
TAMES H. TROGDON, III
SECRETARY
RE: NCDOT STIP Project U-5108: Section 4(f) Coordination for Westmoreland Regional Park
Dear Mr. Fitzsimmons,
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is proposing to construct the Northcross Drive
Extension in Cornelius. The Northcross Drive Extension will construct a new Iocation roadway
between NC 73 and Westmoreland Road by connecting existing Northcross Drive and Eagle Ridge
Way through Westmoreland Regional Park.
In order to construct the proposed project, NCDOT will need to acquire property from
Westmoreland Regional Park, which is owned by Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Department, leased to the Town of Cornelius, and subject to Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of
Transportation Act of 1966. Preliminary design indicates that the right-of-way needed will likely
be 62-63 feet wide within the project limits. The project will include amenities such as bike lanes
and a multi -use path. The project is not anticipated to impact amenities within the park. Attached is
a figure detailing the approximate path of the alignment through the park and the proposed
approximate right-of-way required through the park property. Temporary Construction Easement,
Permanent Utility Easement (PUE), and Permanent or Temporary Drainage Easement (PDE/TDE)
outside the proposed right-of-way will likely be necessary as well for relocating existing utilities
and roadside ditches/drainage features. The approximate locations of the easements have not been
finalized at this stage of preliminary design. NCDOT and FHWA believe that the proposed project
will have no adverse effect on the activities, features, and attributes that qualify Westmoreland
Regional Park for protection under Section 4(f). With your agreement, we would deem the impacts
from the proposed project to be de minimis. NCDOT right-of-way agents will be in contact with
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department and the Town of Cornelius to appraise the
right-of-way to be purchased for the project in late 2018 based on the current schedule.
If you concur that the proposed impacts to Westmoreland Regional Park, as described above and
shown on the attached figures, will not adversely affect the park's access and use, NCDOT is
requesting that you sign and date this letter in the spaces provided below, keep a copy for your
files, and return a signed original to the address noted below. We will keep a copy of the letter in
the project files.
Mailing Address: Telephone: (704)983A400 Location:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Fax: [phone] WEST MAIN STREET
716 WEST MAIN STREET ALBEMARLE, NC 28001
ALBEMARLE, NC 28001
Website: www.ncdot.gov

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As the Director of Parks, Art, Recreation, & Culture for The Town of Cornelius, and the official
with jurisdiction over the Westmoreland Regional Park, I concur with the determination that the
proposed project U-5108 as described in this letter and shown on the accompanying attachments
will not adversely affect the activities, features, and attributes that quay Westmoreland Regional
Park for protection under Section 469 of the Department of Transportation Act as amended. I have
been informed that, based on my concurrence, the FHWA intends to make a de minimis finding
regarding impacts to Westmoreland Regional Park, thus satisfying the requirements of Section
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Signed:
Troy Fitzsimmons, Director, Parks,
Town of Cornelius
Cornelius, North Carolina
Date; - 7
& Culture
Upon signing and dating this letter, please return it to me within two weeks of the date of the
letter by email at s[basharn =,ncdot,gov and return a signed original to the following address:
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Attn: Stuart Basham
12033 East Independence Boulevard
Matthews, NC 28105
NCDOT greatly appreciates your cooperation in making the U-5108 Northcross Drive Extension
project possible. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-845-1151.
Sincerely,
Stuart L. Basham
Division 10 Planning Engineer
North Carolina Department of Transportation
SLB/
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Frosch, Colin
From:
Troy Fitzsimmons <[e-mail]>
Sent:
Monday, September 24, 2018 11:14 AM
To:
Frosch, Colin; [e-mail]; Andrew Grant;
[e-mail]
Cc:
Gresham, Teresa; Gibilaro, Carl; Epperson, Sean M; Spacek, Tony
Subject:
RE: NCDOT Project U-5108 Section 4(f) Coordination
Categories: External
Yes, on behalf of Town of Cornelius
From: Frosch, Colin [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2018 9:55 AM
To: [e-mail]; Troy Fitzsimmons <[e-mail]>; Andrew Grant
<[e-mail]>; [e-mail]
Cc: Gresham, Teresa <[e-mail]>; Gibilaro, Carl <[e-mail]>; Epperson, Sean M
<[e-mail]>; Spacek, Tony <[e-mail]>
Subject: NCDOT Project U-5108 Section 4(f) Coordination
Hello all,
On behalf of the Project team for NCDOT STIP Project U-5108, Proposed Extension of Northcross Drive on New Location
from N.C. 73 (Sam Furr Road) in Huntersville to Westmoreland Road in Cornelius, I would like to provide you an update
on proposed impacts to the Robbins Park/Westmoreland Regional Park which is a Section 4(f) resource. As you may
already know, the previous design of the project (shown in attached "U-5108 Old Design" PDF) proposed a roundabout
within the Future Robbins Park. After coordinating with local officials and stakeholders, the design in this section has
been revised to instead construct a new roundabout at the intersection of Eagleridge Way Lane and Westmoreland
Road, and maintain a curve without interruptions through the park (shown in attached "U-5108 New Design 09-20-
2018" PDF).
We appreciate your past coordination with us on these proposed impacts to Robbins Park/Westmoreland Regional Park
and have on file, and attached here, your concurrence that the proposed impacts to Robbins Park/Westmoreland
Regional Park will not adversely affect the park's access and use. With the proposed change in design, we want to
confirm with you that your previous concurrence still stands. A simple yes email response would be sufficient, an
additional signature is not required.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Colin Frosch, E.I. (WV) I Transportation Analyst
Kimley-Horn 1 421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 600, Raleigh, NC 27601
Direct: 919-677-2184 1 Mobile: [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Roy COOPER
GOVERNOR
March 13, 2018
Ms. Dena R. Diorio
County Manager — Mecklenburg County
600 East 4" St.
Charlotte, NC 28202-2835
.LAMES H. TROGDON, III
SECRETARY
RE: NCDOT STIP Project U-5108: Section 4(f) Coordination for Robbins Park/Westmoreland
Regional Park
Dear Ms. Diorio,
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is proposing to construct the Northcross Drive
Extension in Cornelius. The Northcross Drive Extension will construct a new location roadway
between NC 73 and Westmoreland Road by connecting existing Northcross Drive and Eagle Ridge
Way through Robbins Park/Westmoreland Regional Park.
In order to construct the proposed project, NCDOT will need to acquire property from Robbins
Park/Westmoreland Regional Park, which is owned by Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Department and subject to Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966.
Preliminary design indicates that the right-of-way needed will likely be 62-63 feet wide within the
project limits. The project will include amenities such as bike lanes and a multi -use path. The
project is not anticipated to impact amenities within the park. Attached is a figure detailing the
approximate path of the alignment through the park and the proposed approximate right-of-way
required through the park property. Temporary Construction Easement, Permanent Utility
Easement (PUE), and Permanent or Temporary Drainage Easement (PDE/TDE) outside the
proposed right-of-way will likely be necessary as well for relocating existing utilities and roadside
ditches/drainage features. The approximate locations of the easements have not been finalized at
this stage of preliminary design. NCDOT and FHWA believe that the proposed project will have
no adverse effect on the activities, features, and attributes that qualify Robbins Park/Westmoreland
Regional Park for protection under Section 4(f). With your agreement, we would deem the impacts
from the proposed project to be de minimis. NCDOT right-of-way agents will be in contact with
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department to appraise the right-of-way to be purchased
for the project in late 2018 based on the current schedule.
If you concur that the proposed impacts to Robbins Park/Westmoreland Regional Park, as
described above and shown on the attached figures, will not adversely affect the park's access and
use, NCDOT is requesting that you sign and date this letter in the spaces provided below, keep a
copy for your files, and return a signed original to the address noted below. We will keep a copy of
the letter in the project files.
Mailing Address: Telephone: [phone] Location:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Fax: [phone] INDEPENDENCE TRANSPORTATION PARK
12033 EAST INDEPENDENCE BLVD, STE F Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 12033 EAST INDEPENDENCE BLVD, STE F
MA'r'I'HEWs, NC 28105 MATTHEWS, NC 28105
Website; www.ncdot.gov

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As the Manager of Mecklenburg County with jurisdiction over the Robbins ParklWestmoreland
Regional Park, I concur with the determination that the proposed project U-5108 as described in
this letter and shown on the accompanying attachments will not adversely affect the activities,
features, and attributes that qualify Robbins Park/Westmoreland Regional Park for protection
under Section 4(of the Department of Transportation Act as amended. I have been informed that,
based on my concurrence, the FHWA intends to make a de minimis finding regarding impacts to
Robbins Park/Westmoreland Regional Park, thus satisfying the requirements of Section 4(f).
Signed: aV a f '—"0
Dena R. Diorio
County Manager
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Date: :,;,, 1 I -� I ( o
Upon signing and dating this letter, please return it to me within two weeks of the date of the
letter by email at slbashamAnedot. og_v and return a signed original to the following address:
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Attn: Stuart Basham
12033 East Independence Boulevard
Matthews, NC 28105
NCDOT greatly appreciates your cooperation in making the U-5108 Northcross Drive Extension
project possible. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 704-845-1151.
Sincerely,
Stuart L. Basham
Division 10 Planning Engineer
North Carolina Department of Transportation
SLB/
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Frosch, Colin
From: Johnson, Leslie <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 2:48 PM
To: Frosch, Colin
Cc: Jones, Lee; McNeil, Jacqueline; Gresham, Teresa; Gibilaro, Carl; Epperson, Sean M; Spacek, Tony
Subject: FW: [External]FW: NCDOT Project U-5108 Section 4(f) Coordination
Categories: External
Good Afternoon Colin,
Again, thanks for providing the County opportunity to comment on the revised design of NCDOT Project U-5108.
Below please find comments from Park and Recreation.
Enjoy the rest of your day and have a blessed week.
M
Leslie Johnson
Assistant County Manager
Mecklenburg County Manager's Office
600 East Fourth Street - 1 lth Floor
Charlotte, NC 28202
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From: McNeil, Jacqueline
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2018 10:27 AM
To: Johnson, Leslie <[e-mail]>
Cc: Jones, Lee <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External]FW: NCDOT Project U-5108 Section 4(f) Coordination
Hi Leslie,
Park and Recreation is disappointed that the bulk of the multi -use path along Northcross Drive Extension has
been eliminated in the new design but is pleased that the roundabout has been removed. Apart from this, the
department finds the impact of the new design to be de minimis. Reinstating the multi -use path from the main
trail of McDowell to where it picks up on Eagleridge Way Lane in the new design is welcomed by the
department.
Jacqueline McNeil, AICP
Real Estate Manager
Asset and Facility Management
3205 Freedom Drive, Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28208

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[e-mail]
www.Mecklenbur Cg ountgov
From: Johnson, Leslie
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2018 12:00 PM
To: McNeil, Jacqueline <Jacqueline.McNeil@ mecklenburgcountync.gov>
Subject: FW: [External]FW: NCDOT Project U-5108 Section 4(f) Coordination
Hi Jacqueline,
As discussed, can you loop back with the team to see if there are any impacts with the revised design. Ideally, the
consultant would like our comments in a couple weeks if at all possible.
Thanks and enjoy the rest of your day.
Fi3
Leslie Johnson
Assistant County Manager
Mecklenburg County Manager's Office
600 East Fourth Street - 1 lth Floor
Charlotte, NC 28202
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Good morning Leslie,
Thank you for speaking with me on the phone regarding the U-5108 project which proposes the extension of Northcross
Drive in Mecklenburg County. Please see the below email and the attached files as references for what we discussed
today.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
Have a great day!
Colin Frosch, E.I. (WV) I Transportation Analyst
Kimley-Horn 1 421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 600, Raleigh, NC 27601

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From: Frosch, Colin
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<[e-mail]>; Spacek, Tony <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: NCDOT Project U-5108 Section 4(f) Coordination
Good afternoon Lee and Dena,
I wanted to touch base with you regarding the NCDOT STIP Project No. U-5108, Proposed Extension of Northcross Drive
in Huntersville and Cornelius, and the anticipated impacts to Section 4(f) resources as described in the previous email.
When you get an opportunity, could you please review the attached figures of the old and new designs for the northern
most portion of the project which includes impacts to Robbins Park/Westmoreland Regional Park, a Section 4(f)
resource? We had previously received the attached letter from you confirming that the impacts to the park would be
considered de minimis. With the proposed change in design, we want to confirm with you that your previous
concurrence still stands. A simple yes email response would be sufficient, an additional signature is not required.
We also would like to coordinate with you in regards to proposed construction activity which will occur along the
McDowell Creek Greenway. The project proposes to re -align a portion of the greenway which will pass underneath the
proposed bridge along the Northcross Drive Extension. Unfortunately the project team anticipates that the McDowell
Creek Greenway will need to be closed at this location during construction of the bridge for approximately six months.
For purposes of including a commitment in the environmental document, we would like your input on how you would
prefer we proceed. We believe committing to communicate to the public the closure of a portion of the greenway and
the timeline associated with it, will be the most effective. We could also designate an alternative route if you would
prefer.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks and have a great rest of the week!
Colin Frosch, E.I. (WV) I Transportation Analyst
Kimley-Horn 1 421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 600, Raleigh, NC 27601
Direct: 919-677-2184 1 Mobile: [phone]
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From: Frosch, Colin
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2018 9:55 AM
To: [e-mail]; [e-mail]; [e-mail];
[e-mail]
Cc: Gresham, Teresa <[e-mail]>; Gibilaro, Carl <[e-mail]>; Epperson, Sean M
<[e-mail]>; Spacek, Tony <[e-mail]>
Subject: NCDOT Project U-5108 Section 4(f) Coordination
Hello all,

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On behalf of the Project team for NCDOT STIP Project U-5108, Proposed Extension of Northcross Drive on New Location
from N.C. 73 (Sam Furr Road) in Huntersville to Westmoreland Road in Cornelius, I would like to provide you an update
on proposed impacts to the Robbins Park/Westmoreland Regional Park which is a Section 4(f) resource. As you may
already know, the previous design of the project (shown in attached "U-5108 Old Design" PDF) proposed a roundabout
within the Future Robbins Park. After coordinating with local officials and stakeholders, the design in this section has
been revised to instead construct a new roundabout at the intersection of Eagleridge Way Lane and Westmoreland
Road, and maintain a curve without interruptions through the park (shown in attached "U-5108 New Design 09-20-
2018" PDF).
We appreciate your past coordination with us on these proposed impacts to Robbins Park/Westmoreland Regional Park
and have on file, and attached here, your concurrence that the proposed impacts to Robbins Park/Westmoreland
Regional Park will not adversely affect the park's access and use. With the proposed change in design, we want to
confirm with you that your previous concurrence still stands. A simple yes email response would be sufficient, an
additional signature is not required.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Colin Frosch, E.I. (WV) I Transportation Analyst
Kimley-Horn 1 421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 600, Raleigh, NC 27601
Direct: 919-677-2184 1 Mobile: [phone]
Connect with us: Twitter I Linkedln I Facebook I Instagram I Kimley-Horn.com
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