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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200207 Ver 1_06a_U-5907 Approved MCDC_20200210DocuSign Envelope ID: 06lA45C9-F4D7-43EB-B2C6-FAOFC80AB02A MINIMUM CRITERIA DETERMINATION CHECKLIST TIP Project No.: U-5907 State Project No.: 46452.1.1 Project Location: Extension of Potts Street north to connect with Sloan Street and construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Sloan Street and Griffith Street in the Town of Davidson, Mecklenburg County. Project Description: The purpose of this project is to add an alternative route between N.C. 115 and Griffith Street for multiple modes of transportation. The project includes three elements (Figures 2A — 2E): • Extension of Potts Street to Sloan Street, including an 8-foot sidewalk. • Replace and fill in missing segments of 5-foot sidewalk along existing Potts Street. • Construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Sloan Street and Griffith Street. Anticipated Permit or Consultation Requirements: A Section 404, Nationwide Permit (NWP) 23, will likely be required to authorize project construction of the proposed project and crossing of streams SA and SB and wetland WA (Figure 2C and 2F). As such, a Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the North Carolina Department of Water Resources would also be required for this portion of the project. NCDOT will continue to coordinate with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and consulting parties to complete a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for adverse effects on the National Register -listed Davidson Historic District. Special Project Information: Water Resources Water resources in the project study area are part of the Catawba River Basin. One perennial stream (SA), one intermittent stream (SB), and one wetland (WA) were identified in the study area, and referenced in the Natural Resources Technical Report (NRTR) dated March 2017. Approximately 235 linear feet of impacts to stream SA and 10 linear feet of impacts to stream SB (for a total of 245 feet) are anticipated. Less than 0.1 acres of impacts to wetland WA are anticipated. Threatened and Endangered Species There are six threatened and endangered, federally protected species listed for Mecklenburg County by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) (updated June 27, 2018): northern long-eared bat (NLEB), Carolina heelsplitter, Michaux's sumac, Schweinitz's sunflower, smooth coneflower, and rusty -patched bumble bee. The project has been determined to have "No Effect" on the Michaux's sumac, Schweinitz's sunflower, and the smooth coneflower as listed in the NRTR. In a memo dated July 2018, the project was 10/04/18 1 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 06lA45C9-F4D7-43EB-B2C6-FAOFC80AB02A determined to have "No Effect" on the Carolina heelsplitter and included a conclusion of "May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect" on the NLEB. A biological conclusion is not required for the rusty patched bumble bee (RPBB); the USFWS does not, and will not, require surveys for RPBB in North Carolina because USFWS assumes the state is unoccupied by RPBB. According to the NRTR, one body of water (Lake Norman) was identified within a 1.13- mile radius of the project limits as being large enough and sufficiently open to be considered a potential feeding source and foraging habitat for the bald eagle. Based on the NCNHP database, updated October 2016, and a field investigation conducted on October 25, 2016, the project will have "No Effect" on the bald eagle due to no known occurrences and the lack of observed individuals or nests. The USFWS lists one federal Endangered Species Act candidate species, the Georgia aster, for Mecklenburg County (updated June 27, 2018). A review of the NCNHP records, updated October 2016, indicates no known occurrence of the Georgia aster within 1.0 mile of the study area. Cultural Resources A "No Archaeological Survey Required Form" was completed by NCDOT on April 20, 2017. A "Historic Architecture and Landscapes Effects Assessment Required Form" was completed by NCDOT on April 4, 2017. The U-5907 Area of Potential Effect intersects with the Davidson Historic District, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). On July 2, 2018, NCDOT and the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) determined that the proposed extension of Potts Street and the improvement of sidewalk along the existing Potts Street through the Davidson Historic District would have a "Conditional No Adverse Effect." The project team committed to use: • Board protection for trees • Orange fencing for vegetation during construction • Asphalt pavement over tree roots instead of concrete • 5-foot sidewalk from the beginning of the project past the north side of the existing cul-de-sac NCDOT and SHPO determined that the proposed roundabout at the Sloan Street, Griffith Street, and Beaty Street intersection would have an "Adverse Effect" due to temporary and permanent easements that are anticipated to impact the property at 335 Sloan Street, which contains a contributing structure to the Davidson Historic District. NCDOT will continue to coordinate with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and consulting parties to complete a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Public Parks Roosevelt Wilson Park, a Section 4(f) resource owned by the Town of Davidson, is located in the southwest quadrant of the Sloan Street and Griffith Street intersection, just behind the row of residences along Sloan Street. Based on current designs, additional 10/04/18 2 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 06lA45C9-F4D7-43EB-B2C6-FAOFC80AB02A right-of-way and/or easements will be required from this resource to extend the proposed 8-foot multi -use trail to meet the existing trail. A letter from the Town of Davidson Project & Public Works Director, dated July 13, 2018, stated that the proposed transportation use of the resource will not adversely affect the activities, features, or attributes of the resource. This determination will be used as basis for a de minimis impact conclusion. The Davidson Community Garden is located within the project study area but will not be impacted by the project. Multimodal Facilities The Lake Norman Bike Route runs along Potts Street and currently uses Jetton Street and Gamble Street to reach Sloan Street. The proposed project is anticipated to provide an easier continuation of the bike route to Sloan Street by removing two turns. Potential Hazardous Materials According to a letter from the NCDOT Geotechnical Engineering Unit dated April 6, 2017, two hazardous materials sites were identified within the project study area: • Bellsouth-Davidson property located at 302 Potts Street, containing an underground storage tank • Town of Davidson property located along the northeastern side of W. Walnut Street between Potts Street and Gamble Street (no address is assigned to these two parcels), containing an aboveground storage tank A detailed Phase I study of the preferred alternative was recommended to field verify the hazardous waste sites and identify unknown sites. The Phase I study will be completed prior to right-of-way acquisition. At a public meeting held in September 2016 to discuss plans for the development the Davidson Depot, located at 301 Depot Street within the Town of Davidson, citizens raised concerns about asbestos contamination on their properties. As a result, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted a site visit in November 2016 within the neighborhoods along Sloan Street, Depot Street, Eden Street, and the northern end of Potts Street. Material contaminated with asbestos migrating from a former mill property located near Eden Street and Sloan Street was observed during the site visit. The EPA tested approximately 130 locations in proximity to the old mill site, within the Town of Davidson. Of the locations sampled, 25 samples were above detection limits, 30 samples had trace findings of asbestos, and asbestos was not found in the remaining 80 samples. Properties where asbestos is present will be excavated and new soil placed on top with a membrane separating the two layers of soil. Public meetings were also held on December 15, 2016, April 4, 2017, and October 3, 2017 to present the mitigation plan to concerned citizens. NCDOT will have asbestos monitors present during construction. Public Outreach A joint public meeting was held on October 5, 2017 for Project U-5907 and nearby Project U-5873 (intersection improvements at Potts Street and N.C. 115). The public was 10/04/18 3 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 06lA45C9-F4D7-43EB-B2C6-FAOFC80AB02A presented three alternatives for the Potts Street extension. Questions and comments on the alternatives were gathered. A total of 24 comments were received within the two - week comment period following the public meeting in reference to U-5907, and 23 comments and two petitions were received during that same period in reference to both U-5907 and U-5873. The currently recommended alternative was selected based on anticipated impacts, input from the Town and public, and costs. Concerns presented by the public regarding impacts to historic resources and existing trees along Potts Street were addressed by reducing the previously proposed 10-foot-wide multi -use trail along the entire project to the currently proposed 8-foot wide multi -use trail along the extension of Potts Street and Sloan Street, and a 5-foot wide sidewalk along the existing Potts Street. 10/04/18 4 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 06lA45C9-F4D7-43EB-B2C6-FAOFC80AB02A PART A: MINIMUM CRITERIA Item I to be completed by the Engineer. YES NO 1. Is the proposed project listed as a type and class of activity allowed under ® ❑ the Minimum Criteria Rule in which environmental documentation is not required? If the answer to number 1 is "no", then the project does not qualify as a minimum criteria project. A state environmental assessment is required. If yes, under which category? #15 If either category #8, #12(i) or #15 is used complete Part D of this checklist. PART B: MINIMUM CRITERIA EXCEPTIONS Items 2 — 4 to be completed by the Engineer. YES NO 2. Could the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use concentrations that would be expected to create adverse air quality impacts? 3. Will the proposed activity have secondary impacts or cumulative impacts that may result in a significant adverse impact -to human health or the environment? 4. Is the proposed activity of such an unusual nature or does the proposed activity have such widespread implications, that an uncommon concern for its environmental effects has been expressed to the Department? Item 5-8 to be completed by Division Environmental Officer. 1 5. Does the proposed activity have a significant adverse effect on wetlands; ❑ surface waters such as rivers, streams, and estuaries; parklands; prime or unique agricultural lands; or areas of recognized scenic, recreational, archaeological, or historical value? 6. Will the proposed activity endanger the existence of a species on the ❑ Department of Interior's threatened and endangered species list? 7. Could the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use ❑ concentrations that would be expected to create adverse water quality or ground water impacts? 10/04/18 5 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 06lA45C9-F4D7-43EB-B2C6-FAOFC80AB02A YES NO 8. Is the proposed activity expected to have a significant adverse effect on ❑ long-term recreational benefits or shellfish, finfish, wildlife, or their natural habitats PART C: COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS Items 9-12 to be completed by Division Environmental Officer. YES NO 9. Is a federally protected threatened or endangered species, or its ❑ habitat, likely to be impacted by the proposed action? 10. Does the action require the placement of temporary or permanent ® ❑ fill in waters of the United States? 11. Does the project require the placement of a significant amount of ❑ ❑ fill in high quality or relatively rare wetland ecosystems, such as mountain bogs or pine savannahs? 12. Is the proposed action located in an Area of Environmental ❑ Concern, as defined in the coastal Area Management Act? Items 13 —15 to be completed by the Engineer. UL 13. Does the project require stream relocation or channel changes? ® ❑ Cultural Resources 14. Will the project have an "effect" on a property or site listed on the ❑ ❑ National Register of Historic Places? 15. Will the proposed action require acquisition of additional right of ® ❑ way from publicly owned parkland or recreational areas? 10/04/18 6 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 06lA45C9-F4D7-43EB-B2C6-FAOFC80AB02A PART D:( To be completed when either category #8, 120) or #15 of the rules are used. Items 16- 22 to be completed by Division Environmental Officer. 16. Project length: 17. Right of Way width: 18. Project completion date: 19. Total acres of newly disturbed ground surface: 20. Total acres of wetland impacts: 21. Total linear feet of stream impacts: 22. Project purpose: Approx. 4,000 if Varies FY 2020 1.9 acres Less than 0.1 acres 2451f To add an alternative route between N.C. 115 and Griffith Street for multiple transportation modes. DocuSigned by: Prepared by: 167Q.91nnFSAA40C__ Teresa Gresham, PE, Consultant Project Manager Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. DocuSigned by: Reviewed by: AQ7F75(:f:n,,RdQR Sean Epperson, PE, Division Project Team Lead Highway Division 10 North Carolina Departmt of Transportation Th pson, 1 WS, LSS, Division Environmental Officer :� Division 10 Carolina Department of Transportation 10/11/2018 Date: 10/11/2018 Date: Date: 10-11-18 10/04/18 7 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 06lA45C9-F4D7-43EB-B2C6-FAOFC80AB02A Project Commitments Mecklenburg County Extension of Potts Street north to connect with Sloan Street and construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Sloan Street and Griffith Street WBS No. 46452.1.1 TIP No. U-5907 NCDOT Historic Architecture A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) will be approved prior to right-of-way purchase of the properties adjacent to the proposed roundabout. If an MOA is not approved by the time right-of- way would need to be purchased, the roundabout will be removed from Project U-5907. The project team committed to use the following along the proposed extension of Potts Street and the improvement of sidewalk along the existing Potts Street through the Davidson Historic District: • Board protection for trees • Orange fencing for vegetation during construction • Asphalt pavement over tree roots instead of concrete • 5-foot sidewalk from the beginning of the project past the north side of the existing cul- de-sac NCDOT GeoEnvironmental A Phase I GeoEnvironmental study will be completed by NCDOT prior to right-of-way acquisition. NCDOT Division Construction NCDOT will have asbestos monitors present during construction of the project. n...... Q:... 17- ..J...... 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Y Fd � Roosevelt N \ Wilson Park Depot St t Davidson Historic District SA See Figure 2D See,Figure 2C Feet 0 100 200 Eden St Lingle Hut (Unity Church Cabin) Lingle Hut (Unity Church Cabin) 0 wN S 0 U-5907 Study Area a National Register District Determined Eligible District Park Property Lake Norman Bike Route ---- Proposed Slope Stakes Proposed Sidewalk Proposed Edge of Travel — Delineated Stream DOE and Landmark Figure 211): Design Map NCDOT Project No. U-5907 Extend Potts Street to Sloan Street and Construct Roundabout at Sloan Street and Griffith Street Davidson, Mecklenburg County DocuSign Envelope ID: 06lA45C9-F4D7-43EB-B2C6-FAOFC80AB02A 0 Davidson } s Historic District u�t yeti N Q� C> Sloan St in <n f _ ° Contributing geatY gt _ r ` Structure to NRHD 7 v t Roosevelt Y r f Wilson Park Kmders on D rY , 0 U-5907 Study Area National Register District Park Property Lake Norman Bike Route ---- Proposed Slope Stakes Proposed Sidewalk r Proposed Edge of Travel — Delineated Stream %0 ry Figure 2E: Design Map NCDOT Project No. U-5907 Feet Extend Potts Street to Sloan Street b 0 100 200 and Construct Roundabout at Sloan Street and Griffith Street FHr of*�'� Davidson, Mecklenburg County DocuSign Envelope ID: 06lA45C9-F4D7-43EB-B2C6-FAOFC80AB02A Project Tracking No. (Internal Use) 17-04-0005 HISTORIC ARCHICTECTURE AND LANDSCAPES "EFFECTS ASSESSMENT REQUIRED FORM" This form only pertains to Historic Architecture and Landscapes for this project. It is not valid for Archaeological Resources. You must consult separately with the Archaeology Group. PROJECT INFORMATION Project No: U-5907 County: Mecklenburg WBS No.: 46452.1.1 Document Type: MCC Feel Aid No: Funding: ® State ❑ Federal Federal Permits : ❑ Yes Z No Permit Type(s): USACE Project Description: Construct a roadway on new location to connect Potts Street with Sloan Street in Davidson. SUMMARY OF HISTORIC ARCHICTECTURE AND LANDSCAPES REVIEW Description of review activities, results, and conclusions: On April 4, 2017 a search of NC HPOWEB GIS Service map reveal that the Area of Potential Effects intersects with the Davidson Historic District (MK2442). This is a state -funded project with federal permits. An Effects Meeting will need to be conducted for this project. SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION ®Map(s) ❑Previous Survey Info. ❑Photos ❑Correspondence ❑Design Plans FINDING BY NCDOT ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN Historic Architecture and Landscapes -- "EFFECTS ASSESSMENT REQUIRED" Historic Architecture and Landscapes SURVEY REQUIRED forin for Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2007 Programmatic Agreement. Page 1 of 2 iSign Envelope ID: 06lA45C9-F4D7-43EB-B2C6-FAOFC80AB02A DocuSign Envelope ID: 06lA45C9-F4D7-43EB-B2C6-FAOFC80AB02A J ; o� it a o Oct v �( n Historic Architecture and Landscapes SURVEY REQUIRED form for Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2007 Programmatic Agreement. Page 2 of 2 ;ualgn envelope lu: un IH45�a r4ur-µsees-es��n rHur�avr esv�H , ry0 o ^ -ram S , Moc .. °t ,iTr �� West /etton 3t j 4A• - .. CatawbaATN� WM Roosevelt Wilson Park A �4605 � 1 sloant; 2i; 1 °ck R , • n, Ada mod' rn Jenkins �,ar � ' Q`t'f ar•>* ryj� �� 01 70 Center 0<vrd on , e PA I conwilitilty " r v' sn r Garden ! ` * }:• �'•,�.rj"rNM Q°'�rpik. "a'� a• LakeiNorrman t �� b� sy x �, � Chllstian ♦ N ` '` 4 �` � U 5907 St d A P rk Pr • ert y rea a op y ' e Streams Railroad - Lakes and Ponds Fire Stations Text Key: L I Wetlands Neighborhood 100 Year Floodplain Schools Recreational Davidson Historic District Post Office Educational Lake Norman Bike Route © Library Feet 0 450 900 Figure 2 Environmental Features Map NCDOT Project No. U-5907 Extend Potts Road to Sloan Street Mecklenburg County DocuSign Envelope ID: 06lA45C9-F4D7-43EB-B2C6-FAOFC80AB02A Project Tracking No. (Internal Use) 17-04-0005b HISTORIC ARCHICTECTURE AND LANDSCAPES ' ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS FORM This -form only pertains to Historic Architecture and Landscapes for this project. It is not valid for Archaeological Resources. You must consult separately with the Archaeology Group. PROJECT INFORMATION Project No: U-5907 County: Mecklenburg WBS No.: 46452.1.1 Document Type: MCC Fed. Aid No: Funding: ® State ❑ Federal Federal Permits : ® Yes ❑ No Permit Tiynot& USACE Project Description: Construct a roundabout at the intersection of Sloan St/Beaty St and Griffith St in Davidson. CTTX4X4ARv nF UNTORIC ARC14ICTECTURE AND LANDSCAPES REVIEW Description of review activities, results, and conclusions: On April 4, 2017 a review of NC HPOWEB GIS online map revealed that this project is within the National Register listed Davidson Historic District (MK2442). An effect meeting was scheduled to determine the project's impacts to the historic district. ARRF.CCMF,NT OF EFFECTS Property Name: Davidson Historic District Status: NR Survey Site No.: MK2442 PIN: multiple Effects Determination Roundabout Construct a roundabout at Griffith JAd�verseEffect St/Beaty St/Sloan St emporary and permanent easements will impact 335 Sloan St, a contributing structure to the istoric district. The roundabout brings the road closer to the house and impacts access to the Historic Architecture and Landscapes EFFECTS ASSESSMENTform for Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2007 Programmatic Agreement. Page 1 of 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 06lA45C9-F4D7-43EB-B2C6-FAOFC80AB02A List of Environmental Commitments: SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION ®Map(s) ❑Previous Survey Info. ®Photos ❑Correspondence ®Design Plans FINDING BY NCDOT AND STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE Historic Architecture and Landscapes —ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS 1�0 July 2, 2018 NCDOT Architectural Historian Date State Historic Preservation Office Representative, Federal Agency �.a-17 Date Date Historic Architecture and Landscapes EFFECTS ASSESSMENT form for Minor Transportation Projects as Qualified in the 2007 Programmatic Agreement. Page 2 of 2