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�. STIP U-5808 Union County
SHORT FORM COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
PLANNER, FIRM:
Don Brown, VHB
DIVISION: 1
Existing Median: No
Existing No. of Lanes: 0
Meg Bryson, VHB
NCDOT/LOCAL PROJECT
MANAGER:
Carl Glbllaro
WBS: 44381.1.1
Proposed No. of Lanes: 4 Addition of Median(s): Yes
PROJECT TYPE:
DOCUMENT TYPE:
® DIVISION
Existing control of access:
Proposed control of access:
❑ NEPA
❑ CENTRAL
® No Control
❑ No Control
® SEPA
❑ LOCALLY-ADMIN.
❑ Partial Control
El Partial Control
PROGRAM PROJECT
(LAPP)
❑ Limited Control
® Limited Control
❑ Full Control
❑ Full Control
CS PROJECT REVIEWER (IF
APPLICABLE):
Herman Huang
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construct 4-lane, median -divided roadway (SR 1362 —
Chestnut Lane Connector) on new location
from SR 1367 (Matthews Indian Trail Road) to SR
1368 (Gribble Road), a
length of 0.4 mile. Right of way acquisition year
2019, construction year
2021, cost $3,740,000.
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Chestnut Parkway is a recently constructed 4-lane median -divided roadway with on -street parking on both sides running
southwest -northeast in the Town of Indian Trail in Union County. Existing Chestnut Parkway provides a connection
between US 74 (Independence Boulevard) and Matthews -Indian Trail Road, as well as access to Chestnut Square Park
and Carolina Courts.

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Ultimately, the proposed Chestnut Lane Extension will extend Chestnut Parkway from its current southern terminus
at Matthews -Indian Trail Road to existing Chestnut Lane. The U-5808 project will build the section of roadway from
Matthews -Indian Trail Road to Gribble Road, with the final connection southwest to existing Chestnut Lane to be
built by the Town as a separate project. The U-5808 extension will cross an active CSX railroad as a grade -
separated crossing and will create a new intersection at Gribble Road.
The Direct Community Impact Area (DCIA) for the project contains a mix of land uses. The northwestern portion of
the DCIA is single family residential (rural) with some agricultural use. The southwestern portion is single family
residential (suburban) and some commercial. The area along Indian Trail Road North from the CSX crossing to US
74 (Independence Boulevard) is commercial/downtown. The northeastern portion of the DCIA, bounded by the CSX
railroad track and Chestnut Parkway, contains single family residential (suburban) and light industrial uses.
Notable Characteristics
• Active agricultural operations were observed along both sides of Gribble Road north of Navajo Trail. The
operations included land cultivated for crops. Farm equipment was seen in this area. Indian Trail Hardware
located on Indian Trail Road is a provider of general farming supplies. There is also a supplier of agricultural
farming machinery on nearby Smith Farm Road immediately west of the intersection of Mathews -Indian Trail
Road.
• Pedestrian facilities in the DCIA include sidewalks along parts of existing Chestnut Parkway, one side of Indian
Trail Road, parts of Matthews -Indian Trail Road and Gribble Road, and along a few parcels on US 74.
• Several pedestrians and a bicyclist were observed in the DCIA during the site visit.
• Gribble Road and Matthews -Indian Trail Road have numerous light industrial and office related businesses
located along their frontages. Indian Trail Road is a business and civic corridor with numerous commercial and
institutional uses. US 74 is also a heavily used corridor for transporting goods, and tractor trailers were
observed on this road.
• Indian Trail Elementary School is located within the DCIA. Approximately 10-15 Union County Public School
buses travel through the project area per day between 6:45 am-7:30 am and 1:30 pm-2:30 pm. Some buses
make up to four trips per day. Carpool traffic enters Indian Trail Elementary on Gribble Road between 6:45 am-
7:30 am and 1:30 pm-2:30 pm.
• Notable community resources in the DCIA include: Indian Trail Administrative Building, Indian Trail Civic
Building and Union County Sheriff's Office —Indian Trail Division, Indian Trail Elementary School, STEPS
Developmental Academy, Boy Scouts of America Pack 276, Indian Trail Presbyterian Church, and Indian Trail
Hardware. The Veterans of Foreign Wars center is located just outside the DCIA off Indian Trail Road.
• The principal of Indian Trail Elementary and local planners expressed concern about maintaining school access
during construction, and communicating with the school well in advance about road closures or changes in
traffic patterns.
• Census data indicates a notable presence of populations meeting the criteria for Environmental Justice within
the Demographic Study Area (DSA), but no minority or low-income communities were observed within the
Direct Community Impact Area (DCIA) during the field visit or were noted by local planners.
• Census data does not indicate Limited English Proficiency (LEP) populations meeting the US Department of
Justice LEP Safe Harbor threshold, but does indicate a Spanish language -speaking population exceeding 50
persons within the Demographic Study Area that may require language assistance.
Potential Project Impacts
• Existing Chestnut Parkway has on -street parking on both sides, bordering Chestnut Square Park and Carolina
Courts facilities. It has not been determined whether this parking would be removed so that Chestnut Parkway
would operate as a four -lane facility at all times after the construction of the Chestnut Lane Connector. The
removal of this parking would impact visitors to and employees of Chestnut Square Park and Carolina Courts.
• As noted by the local planner, the proposed road alignment would traverse an active farm on Gribble Road
immediately west of the CSX track: Parcel #07105029 Killough Family Farm 21 LLC. This could negatively
affect the owners of those farms/fields and permanently reduce their agricultural operations.
• On the western side of Gribble Road, the Simpson property would be affected due to its location at the terminus
of the proposed Chestnut Lane Connector. The intersection or roundabout would likely encroach on some farm
fields and require relocation of the property's driveway on Gribble Road.
• During the construction phase, a short-term or weekend closure of Gribble Road may be used to speed
construction. Agricultural equipment/vehicles may need to use alternate routes to access farmland on Gribble
Road temporarily, but there is sufficient connectivity in the area to redirect traffic.

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• Project construction will likely result in temporary impacts to existing pedestrian facilities, specifically at existing
cross streets (Matthews -Indian Trail Road and Chestnut Parkway). Access to these facilities may be limited
during temporary lane closures. After construction, pedestrians would benefit from new sidewalks along the
project corridor.
• Due to temporary lane closures on Gribble Road and Matthews -Indian Trail Road during construction, trucks
may need to use alternate routes temporarily, but there is sufficient connectivity in the area to redirect traffic.
Long term, this project could have positive economic impacts through improved accessibility to Indian Trail from
major routes like US 74 (Independence Boulevard).
• Short-term or weekend closure of Gribble Road and temporary lane shifts or closures may require police, fire,
and emergency services to use alternate routes temporarily during construction.
• During construction, a short-term or weekend closure of Gribble Road may be used. There will likely be lane
shifts and temporary lane closures on Gribble Road and Matthews -Indian Trail Road. These closures could
have negative impacts on bus routes and carpool traffic at Indian Trail Elementary School, especially during
school drop-off and pick-up times.
• Short-term or weekend closure of Gribble Road could reduce access to some community resources
temporarily.
• While minority populations are present in the DCIA, no notably adverse community impacts are anticipated with
this project; thus, impacts to minority and low-income populations do not appear to be disproportionately high
and adverse. Benefits and burdens resulting from the project are anticipated to be equitably distributed
throughout the community. No disparate impacts are anticipated under Title VI and related statutes.
Findings and Recommendations
• NCDOT should coordinate with Town leaders and stakeholders prior to removing on -street parking on existing
Chestnut Parkway to operate four travel lanes on existing Chestnut Parkway and the Chestnut Lane Connector.
• The NCDOT Project Planning Engineer should ensure that access is maintained for farm equipment and
impacts to agricultural operations are minimized during construction.
• The NCDOT Project Planning Engineer should coordinate with NCDOT Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian
Transportation to evaluate the inclusion of bicycle/pedestrian facilities in the Chestnut Parkway Connector, as
well as the necessary level of bicycle/pedestrian access accommodation during construction.
• NCDOT should coordinate with Town leaders and local stakeholders to communicate in advance about lane
closures and alternate routes during project construction.
• NCDOT should coordinate with local police, fire, and EMS to communicate in advance about lane closures and
alternate routes during construction.
• NCDOT should coordinate with the Principal of Indian Trail Elementary School and Town leaders to ensure that
lane closures during project construction do not adversely affect school operations any more than necessary.
• NCDOT should coordinate with Town leaders and the public to ensure that closures during project construction
do not adversely affect access to community resources any more than necessary.
• NCDOT should coordinate with property owners to communicate project impacts.
• Because notable Spanish language -speaking populations requiring language assistance are located within the
DCIA, the NCDOT Project Planning Engineer should consult with NCDOT Public Involvement to determine
appropriate measures assuring meaningful public involvement to satisfy the requirements of Executive Order
12898.

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Community Resource
Presence
RECREATIONAL RESOURCE(S) OR ACTIVITY
® YES, SEPA Parks & Recreation
❑ YES, NEPA potential 4(f);
Presence
adjacent to/accessed from the
Are there any recreational resources, areas, or observed activities in the Direct Community Impact
project corridor
Area? If Federally -funded, are these potential 4(0 resources?
❑ YES, NEPA potential 4(f);
Since the project is State -funded, Section 4(f) does not apply. However, there
present in DCIA but not adjacent to
are several recreational resources in the DCIA.
or accessed from the project corridor
❑ NO
Chestnut Square Park, located adjacent to the existing Chestnut Parkway, is
accessed from Matthews -Indian Trail Road or Chestnut Parkway. The 50-acre
park opened in 2014 and contains sports fields, volleyball courts, several picnic
areas and shelters, a playground, a water feature, and a wooded walking trail.
Chestnut Square Park is a community and Town resource, owned and operated
by the Town, that serves as a public park and hosts events and festivals such
as the "National Night Out" event supporting law enforcement, firefighters, and
emergency medical services providers; the Cultural Arts Festival; and outdoor
movie showings on the field.
Sharing a parking lot with Chestnut Square Park, the privately -owned and
operated Carolina Courts complex is also adjacent to the current Chestnut
Parkway and accessed from Matthews -Indian Trail Road or Chestnut Parkway.
This community/Town resource has basketball and other indoor sports courts
and a restaurant. Membership is required, but is free for Indian Trail residents
with valid identification.
Crossing Paths Park is located on Blythe Drive, next to the Town of Indian
Trail Administrative Building, within the DCIA but not adjacent to or accessed
from the project corridor. Therefore, it is considered "not present" and impacts
do not need to be assessed.
The Indian Trail Cultural Arts Center, located at the corner of Indian Trail
Road South and Navajo Trail, is located within the DCIA but is not accessed
from the project corridor. Therefore, it is considered "not present' and impacts
do not need to be assessed.
A Boy Scouts of America activity center on Indian Trail Road is located
within the DCIA but is not accessed from the project corridor. Therefore, it is
considered "not present' and impacts do not need to be assessed.
Impacts
® YES, SEPA
Impact
Existing Chestnut Parkway has on -street parking on both sides, bordering
❑ YES,
Chestnut Square Park and Carolina Courts facilities. It has not been determined
potential NEPA
whether this parking would be removed so that Chestnut Parkway would
impact
operate as a four -lane facility at all times after the construction of the Chestnut
❑ NO
Lane Connector. The removal of this parking would impact visitors to Chestnut
Square Park and Carolina Courts
Recommendation ® YES
❑ NO
NCDOT should coordinate with Town leaders and stakeholders prior to removing on -street
parking on existing Chestnut Parkway to operate four travel lanes on existing Chestnut Parkway
and the Chestnut Lane Connector.
SECTION 6(F) LAND & WATER CONSERVATION FUND RESOURCES ❑ YES
® NO
Presence
Ate ihere any areas protected under Section 6(0 in the Direct Community Impact Area?

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Impacts ❑ YES
Is the ^ct likely to impact identified Section 6(f) Land & Water Conservation Fund Resources? E NO
Recommendation
FARMLAND SOILS
Presence
,y farmland soils within the project footprint?
Impacts
Is the project likely to have a notable impact on identified Farmland Protection Policy Act soils?
❑ YES
E NO
❑ YES, SEPA
❑ YES, NEPA (FPPA)
❑ NO, not present
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area
❑ YES, SEPA conversion
❑ YES, NEPA does not exceed
FPPA threshold
❑ YES, NEPA exceeds FPPA
threshold
E NO
Recommendation
VOLUNTARY & ENHANCED VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS [VAD/EVAD]
Presence
i� uru,c U Voluntary Agricultural District or Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District in the project footprint'
Impacts ❑ YES
Is the project likely to impact designated Voluntary Agricultural Districts or Enhanced Voluntary ® NO
Agricultural Districts?
Recommendation
AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES AND ACTIVITY
Presence
f re ,, iere a;;y active agricultural operations located in the Direct Community Impact Area? Is there any documented activity
related to goods movement in the Direct Community Impact Area (e.g. farm or logging trucks, tractors. or other agricultural
equipment)?
Active agricultural operations were observed along both sides of Gribble Road north of Navajo
Trail. The east side of Gribble Road is the Killough Family Farm property and the west side, the
Simpson property. The operations included land cultivated for crops. Farm equipment was seen
in this area on the Simpson property.
Indian Trail Hardware located on Indian Trail Road is a provider of general farming supplies.
There is also a supplier of agricultural farming machinery on nearby Smith Farm Road
immediately west of the intersection of Matthews -Indian Trail Road.
Impacts ® YES
Is the project likely to impact identified agricultural operations? ❑ NO
As noted by the local planner, the proposed road alignment would traverse the
southern part of an active farm on Gribble Road immediately west of the CSX
track: Parcel #07105029 Killough Family Farm 21 LLC. This could negatively
affect the owners of the farm and permanently reduce their agricultural
operations.
On the western side of Gribble Road, the Simpson property would be affected
due to its location at the terminus of the proposed Chestnut Lane Connector.
The intersection or roundabout would likely encroach on some farm fields and
require relocation of the property's driveway on Gribble Road.
❑ YES
E NO
❑ YES
E NO
❑ YES
E NO
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❑ NO

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During the construction phase, a short-term or weekend closure of Gribble Road
may be used to speed construction. Agricultural equipment/vehicles may need
to use alternate routes to access farmland on Gribble Road temporarily, but 7r
there is sufficient connectivity in the area to redirect traffic. Access to the
agricultural supply stores should not be interrupted by construction.
Recommendation
The NCDOT Project Planning Engineer should ensure that access is maintained for farm
equipment and impacts to agricultural operations are minimized during construction.
BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, AND/OR GREENWAY FACILITIES AND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
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Are there existing bicycle, pedestrian, greenway or other active transport facilities located in the Direct Community Impact
Area? Are there future plans for bicycle, pedestrian, greenway or active transport facilities to be located in the Direct
Community Impact Area?
Indian Trail Road has an almost complete sidewalk on the north side through the entire DCIA
(begins and ends outside the DCIA in downtown Indian Trail in the south, Independence
Boulevard in the north). This sidewalk is interrupted by several parking lots. Gribble Road has
sidewalks on both sides from Education Drive to Indian Trail Road.
Existing Chestnut Parkway has a sidewalk on one side from Nelson Lemmond to Matthews
Indian Trail. Nelson Lemmond and Chestnut Square have sidewalks their entire lengths
(bordering the Chestnut Square Park). Matthews -Indian Trail Road has a sidewalk from
Chestnut Parkway to North Indian Train Road, but this sidewalk is currently disrupted by
construction activities related to Indian Trail Town Hall on Matthews -Indian Trail Road. The
Matthews -Indian Trail sidewalk has several large gaps north of Chestnut Parkway.
There are no dedicated bicycle facilities or defined bicycle routes in the DCIA. The Carolina
Thread Trail Master Plan for Union County and Participating Municipalities (2011) proposes
several greenways in Indian Trail, including a trail along Old Monroe Road connecting Indian
Trail to Stallings, but none are in the DCIA.
Impacts ® YES
Is the project likely to result in impacts to bicycle, pedestrian, and/or greenway facilities? ❑ NO
Project construction would likely result in temporary impacts to sidewalks on
existing cross streets (Matthews -Indian Trail Road and Chestnut Parkway).
After construction, pedestrians and bicyclists would benefit from new sidewalks
along the project corridor.
Recommendation
The NCDOT Project Planning Engineer should coordinate with NCDOT Division of Bicycle and
Pedestrian Transportation to evaluate the necessary level of bicycle/pedestrian access
accommodation during construction.
BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY
Presence
Were bicyclists, pedestrians or worn paths observed in the Direct Community Impact Area?
One bicyclist was observed in the DCIA during the site visit, riding northeast on the sidewalk of
Indian Trail Road South towards downtown, and later riding southwest on the same sidewalk.
Several pedestrians were observed using the Chestnut Square Park trail for recreation, and
using the sidewalks on Chestnut Square Road and Matthews Indian Trail Road.
Impacts ® YES
Is the project likely to result in impacts to bicycle or pedestrian activity? El NO
Project construction would likely result in temporary impacts to existing
edestrian facilities, specifically at existing cross streets (Matthews -Indian Trail
® YES
❑ NO
® YES
❑ NO
® YES
❑ NO

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Road and Chestnut Parkway). Access to these facilities may be limited during
temporary lane closures.
Recommendation
The NCDOT Project Planning Engineer should coordinate with NCDOT Division of Bicycle and
Pedestrian Transportation to evaluate the necessary level of bicycle/pedestrian access
accommodation during construction.
TRANSIT ROUTES, FACILITIES, AND/OR ACTIVITY
Presence
Are transit routes present in the Direct Community Impact Area? Were buses, transit stops or route signs observed on the
site visit? Were any riders observed using or known to use these facilities? Were any of these riders special users?
Impacts
Is the project likely to result in impacts to transit routes, facilities, and/or activity?
Recommendation
LOCAL AREA PLANS, GOALS, AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
Presence
❑ YES
® NO
Are there any local area plans, goals, or zoning initiatives specifically affecting the Direct Community Impact Area (e.g.
comprehensive plan; corridor or thoroughfare plan; small area plan; long-range growth plan; health impact assessment;
etc.)? Has recent development activity occurred in the Direct Community Impact Area and/or are there known plans for
public or private development activity in the Direct Community Impact Area?
Several local area plans and goals refer to the DCIA.
The Union County 2025 Comprehensive Plan (2014) categorizes the U-5808 project area as
mixed residential with several Neighborhood Centers (commercial and mixed residential) and a
Town Center/Downtown, and Employment Center.
The Indian Trail Comprehensive Plan (2013) notes that the Monroe Connector and Bypass
will divert through traffic from US 74, which will allow US 74 to become "a more effective
regional commercial road in Indian Trail."
The Indian Trail Bicycle Master Plan (2011) recommends improving connectivity for bicyclists
between existing subdivisions, schools, and other destinations around town. The plan notes that
the CSX railroad and US 74 (Independence Boulevard) are major barriers to connectivity for
bicyclists. The plan notes that there are no signed bicycle routes within Indian Trail, and no
designated bicycle facilities except for a few segments of multi -use path on US 74 totaling 0.5
mile.
The Indian Trail Downtown Master Plan (2006) recommended alleviating congestion on
Indian Trail Road with a new east -west connection to create a more pedestrian friendly
downtown environment.
The Pedestrian Master Plan (2009) recommends focusing on connectivity of sidewalks in
existing areas and future development.
The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) 2040 Metropolitan
Transportation Plan includes the U-5808 project.
Current development in the DCIA includes the new Indian Trail Municipal Complex. This
includes the new Town Hall building (currently under construction and scheduled for completion
in 2017) and associated future outparcel development on Parcels 07105011 B and C and Town
Center Mixed Use Project on Parcel 07105035. The property is located on Matthews -Indian Trail
Road across from Chestnut Square Park, adjacent to the proposed road extension.
The Town of Indian Trail and NCDOT are working to revitalize the downtown area with the
Indian Trail Road Downtown Project, a complete streets project to improve walkability and
add parking on Indian Trail Road from Shady Bluff Drive to Gribble Road. The project will also
include intersection improvements at Matthews -Indian Trail Road and Indian Trail Road.
Pedestrian facilities will connect Crossing Paths Park, the Downtown area, Chestnut Square
® YES
❑ NO
❑ YES
® NO

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Park, the new Town Hall, and planned greenway projects. The Charlotte Regional
Transportation Planning Organization has approved the project, which will now be programmed
into the STIP.
NCDOT is converting several intersections on US 74 into superstreet intersections, including the
intersection of Indian Trail Road and US 74. The project is expected to be completed in
November 2018.
Future development includes the completion of the extension of existing Chestnut Parkway
from Gribble Road to Old Monroe Road by the Town of Indian Trail.
STIP P-5704 (CSX Rail Road Siding Project), will involve 10,000 feet of siding extension at
Stouts in Union County, milepost 311.8 to milepost 316.9. Anticipated construction year is 2018.
Future bicycle and pedestrian accommodations include the US-74 Sidewalk/Multiuse Path
from Indian Trail Road to Unionville -Indian Trail Road.
There is also potential future extension of Charlotte Area Transportation Silver Line Light
Rail to Downtown Indian Trail. The footprint of proposed Chestnut Parkway bridge over CSX
line should be considered for expansion to ensure sufficient space for potential future light rail
line extension.
Impacts ❑ YES
is the project inconsistent with existing plans, regulations, ana policies at the local, regional, or state ® NO
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Recommendation
DRIVEWAYS AND CROSS STREETS
Presence
Are there any driveways or intersections located along the project corridor?
❑ YES
Z NO
❑ YES
❑ NO
Impacts ❑ YES
Is the project likely to result in access or accessibility impacts to driveways and cross streets? ® NO
Recommendation ❑ YES
® NO
BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES AND TRANSPORTATION ACTIVITY ® YES
❑ NO
Presence
Are any specific business and/or economic resources present in the Direct Community Impact Area (e.g. business parks or
districts, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, etc.)? Is there any documented activity related to goods movement in
the Direct Community Impact Area (e.g. tractor- trailers, or industrial traffic)?
As seen during the site visit and noted by the local planner, Gribble Road and Matthews -Indian
Trail Road have numerous light industrial and office related businesses located along their
frontages. These businesses are not located in an organized park environment.
Indian Trail Road is a business and civic corridor with numerous commercial and institutional
uses. US 74 is also a heavily used corridor for transporting goods, and tractor trailers were
observed on this road.
Impacts ® YES
Is the project likely to result in impacts to business and economic resources? ❑ NO
Due to temporary lane closures on Gribble Road and Matthews -Indian Trail
Road during construction, trucks may need to use alternate routes temporarily,
but there is sufficient connectivity in the area to redirect traffic. Long term, this
project could have positive economic impacts through improved accessibility to
Indian Trail from major routes like US 74 (Independence Boulevard).
Recommendation ® YES
❑ NO

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NCDOT should coordinate with Town leaders and local stakeholders to communicate in
advance about lane closures and alternate routes during project construction.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) OPERATIONS
Presence
Did the EMS local official note any emergency services operations within the Direct Community Impact Area that may be
affected by the project, such as stations or corridors that are primary response routes?
Impacts ® YES
As checked on Local EMS Input Fort? ❑ NO
Short-term or weekend closure of Gribble Road and temporary lane shifts or ❑ No
closures may require police, fire, and emergency services to use alternate RESPONSE
routes temporarily during construction.
Recommendation
NCDOT should coordinate with local police, fire, and EMS to communicate in advance about
lane closures and alternate routes during construction.
SCHOOL BUS ROUTES
Presence
Did the local school transportation official note any school bus routes within the Direct Community Impact Area that may be
affected by the project?
Approximately 10-15 Union County Public School buses travel through the project area per day
between 6:45 am-7:30 am and 1:30 pm-2:30 pm. Some buses make up to four trips per day.
Carpool traffic enters Indian Trail Elementary on Gribble Road (main access point to the school)
between 6:45 am-7:30 am and 1:30 pm-2:30 pm.
Impacts ® YES
As checked on Local Schools Input Form ❑ NO
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used. There will likely be lane shifts and temporary lane closures on Gribble
Road and Matthews -Indian Trail Road. These closures could have negative
impacts on bus routes and carpool traffic at Indian Trail Elementary School,
especially during school drop-off and pick-up times.
❑ YES
❑ NO
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RESPONSE
® YES
❑ NO
® YES
❑ NO
❑ NO
RESPONSE
Recommendation ® YES
NCDOT should coordinate with the Principal of Indian Trail Elementary School and Town ❑ NO
leaders to ensure that detours and closures during project construction do not adversely affect
school operations any more than necessary.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ® YES
❑ NO
Presence
Are there any notable community resources located in the Direct Community Impact Area, including places of worship;
private and/or public schools; adult education and/or training facilities; daycares; cemeteries; private or public social service
agencies; government facilities; other important destinations or resources for local residents?
Notable community resources in the DCIA include:
• Indian Trail Administrative Building, located adjacent to Crossing Paths Park on Blythe
Drive.
• Indian Trail Civic Building and Union County Sheriff's Office —Indian Trail Division, both
located at the corner of Indian Trail Road and Navajo Trail.
• Indian Trail Elementary School, located on Education Drive (accessed from Indian Trail
Road South or Gribble Road).
• S.T.E.P.'s Developmental Academy (preschool/daycare) located behind Indian Trail
Pharmacy on Indian Trail Road South.
• Boy Scouts of America Pack 276 activity center on Indian Trail Road.
• Indian Trail Presbyterian Church, located on Indian Trail Road South.

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• Veterans of Foreign Wars center, located just outside the DCIA (on the other side of
Indian Trail Road North).
• Indian Trail Hardware, an agricultural supplier and general hardware store, located on
North Indian Trail Road.
Impacts ® YES
Is the project likely to impact identified community resources, either directly or by affecting user access? ❑ NO
Short-term or weekend closure of Gribble Road could reduce access to some of
these community resources temporarily.
Recommendation
® YES
NCDOT should coordinate with Town leaders and the public to ensure that closures during
❑ NO
project construction do not adversely affect access to community resources any more than
necessary.
COMMUNITY COHESION
® YES
❑ No
Presence
,>ecific signs or indicators of community cohesion observed / found within the Direct Community Impact Area?
Posters for an upcoming community event were observed at Crossing Paths Park and Chestnut
Square Park. Indian Trail Cultural Arts Center had signage advertising several upcoming
community events.
Impacts ❑ YES
Is the project likely to alter the overall functioning of an identifiable district (e.g. interactions between, or ® NO
isolation of, persons and groups; or change in the physical makeup of the community)? Is the project
likely to disrupt connections between neighborhoods and commercial, recreational, institutional and
employment facilities and/or areas?
Recommendation
❑ YES
NO
COMMUNITY SAFETY
❑ YES
® No
Presence
Are there any existing or perceived crime or safety issues in the Direct Community Impact Area, including unsafe bicycle or
pedestrian facilities, inadequate lighting and/or isolated or poorly connected areas?
Impact
❑ YES
Is the project likely to change any existing or perceived crime or safety issues?
® NO
Recommendation
AREA/COMMUNITY CONCERNS
Presence
Are there any known community concerns or controversy relative to the project? If concerns were voiced during Public
Involvement activities, please attach the relevant comment sheets or meeting comment summary in the Appendix.
The principal of Indian Trail Elementary and local planners expressed concern about
maintaining school access during construction, and communicating with the school well in
advance about road closures or changes in traffic patterns.
Impacts
Is the project likely to be incompatible with or not address community concerns?
Recommendation
OTHERIMPACTS
any other potential impacts associated with the project?
❑ YES
® NO
❑ YES
® NO
❑ YES
® NO
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Recommendation
RECURRING EFFECTS
Impacts
Is the project likely to result in recurring effects on any populations and communities within the Direct
Community Impact Area?
Recommendation
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (EJ) AND TITLE VI POPULATIONS
Presence
Are there any populations living in the Demographic Study Area that meet the criteria for Environmental
Justice and/or Title VI? If so, note which groups are present (check all that apply):
® Minority ❑ Low -Income ❑ Title VI (non-EJ)
Census data indicates a notable presence of populations meeting the criteria for
Environmental Justice within the Demographic Study Area (DSA). Census Tract
203.12, Block Group 1 has a minority population of 1,093, or 50.9% of the
population according to census data. No minority or low-income communities
were observed within the Direct Community Impact Area (DCIA) during the field
visit or were noted by local planners.
Impacts
Is the project likely to have a disproportionately high and adverse impact, including denial of benefits, on
identified Environmental Justice and/or Title VI populations in the Direct Community Impact Area?
Recommendation
LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY [LEP] OR LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE [LA]
POPULATIONS
Presence
❑ YES
® NO
❑ YES
® NO
❑ YES
® NO
❑ Not present according to Census
data and observation/local input
® Present; Census data indicates
presence but there is no
observation/local input to confirm
❑ Present; Census data does not
indicate presence but communities
were observed
❑ Present according to Census
and communities were observed
❑ No impacts; no EJ or Title VI
population present
® No impacts; EJ and/or Title VI
population present
❑ Community Impacts; no EJ or
Title VI population present
❑ Impacts; EJ and/or Title VI
population present; "No" finding
❑ Impacts; EJ and/or Title VI
population present; "Yes" finding
❑ YES
® NO
❑ No LEP or LA
® No LEP, but LA population is
present
❑ LEP population present
Are there any populations living in the Demographic Study Area that meet the criteria for Limited ❑ [and LA population present]
English Proficiency? Are there any populations within the Demographic Study Area that do not meet the
LEP threshold but do meet the criteria for Language Assistance?
The Census data indicates 3.8% of the DSA speaks Spanish as their primary
language. The total number of persons speaking Spanish as their primary
language is 126, which meets the criteria for Language assistance.
Recommendation ® YES
❑ NO
Because notable Spanish language -speaking populations requiring language assistance are
located within the DCIA, the NCDOT Project Planning Engineer should consult with NCDOT
Public Involvement to determine appropriate measures assuring meaningful public involvement
to satisfy the requirements of Executive Order 12898.
SPECIAL POPULATIONS (Central only; skip if Division or LAPP) ❑ YES
® NO
Presence
Are there any special populations (e.g. tribal groups connected with land, religious, ethnic or other groups with special
mobility needs, different outreach needs, etc.) located in the Direct Community Impact Area?
Recommendations 0 YES

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STIP PROJECTS ❑ YES
❑ NO
Presence
Are there any reasonably foreseeable STIP projects within 3 miles of this project and/or that have the potential to affect or
be affected by this project?
SOURCES
1. Burhans, Rox H. NC Department of Transportation Community Studies Group, Human Environment Section Local
Planner Input Form for STIP Project U-5808 Community Impact Assessment. Town of Indian Trail, North Carolina,
July 27, 2017.
2. Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization. 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (Amended). 2016.
http://www.crtpo.org/plans-programs/metropolitan-transportation-plan. Accessed August 30, 2017.
3. "Chestnut Square Park." Indian Trail Parks and Recreation.
http://www.indiantrail.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Chestnut-Square-Park-1. Accessed August 3, 2017.
4. Chisum, Gina. NC Department of Transportation Community Studies Group, Human Environment Section Local
Schools Input Form for STIP Project U-5808 Community Impact Assessment. Indian Trail Elementary School,
Indian Trail, NC, July 26, 2017.
5. "Crossing Paths Park." Indian Trail Parks and Recreation.
http://www.indiantrai1.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Crossing-Paths-Park-13. Accessed August 3, 2017.
6. "Cultural Arts Center." Indian Trail Parks and Recreation.
http://www.indiantrail.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Cultural-Arts-Center-14. Accessed August 3, 2017.
7. "East John Street and Old Monroe Road Widening." NCDOT.gov, 2017.
https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/EastJohnOldMonroe/. Accessed August 3, 2017.
8. Green Growth Toolbox. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
http://www.ncwiIdIife.org/Conserving/Programs/Green-Growth-Toolbox. Accessed August 31, 2017.
9. Hansen, Bjorn. NC Department of Transportation Community Studies Group, Human Environment Section Local
Planner Input Form for STIP Project U-5808 Community Impact Assessment. Union County, North Carolina, August
1, 2017.
10. HNTB and NCDOT Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation. Indian Trail Bicycle Master Plan. June 14,
2011. http://www.indiantrail.org/179/Bicycle-Master-Plan. Accessed August 3, 2017.
11. HNTB and Town of Indian Trail. Indian Trail Downtown Master Plan. 2006.
http://www.indiantrail.org/188/Downtown-Master-Plan. Accessed August 3, 2017.
12. Indian Trail Open Gym." Carolina Courts, 2017. http://www.carolinacourts.com/page/show/2339179-indian-trail-
open-gym. Accessed August 3, 2017.
13. "Indian Trail Road - Downtown project." Town of Indian Trail, North Carolina, 2017.
http://www.indiantrail.org/435/Indian-Trail-Road. Accessed August 3, 2017.
14. Johnston, Melinda. "Chestnut Square Park Opens." The Charlotte Observer, October 25, 2014.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/community/south-charlotte/article9205643.html. Accessed August 3,
2017.
15. Joyner, Brian. NC Department of Transportation Community Studies Group, Human Environment Section Local
Schools Input Form for STIP Project U-5808 Community Impact Assessment. Union County Public Schools, Union
County, NC, July 26, 2017.
16. "Mapping the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)." Wilderness.org. The Wilderness Society, 2014.
http://wlderness.org/mapping-land-and-water-conservation-fund-lwcf. Accessed August 8, 2017.
17. National Register of Historic Places Program: Research. National Register of Historic Places. National Park
Service, https://www.nps.gov/nr/research/. Accessed August 31, 2017.

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18. NC Department of Environmental Quality. http://www.onencnaturally.org/web/guest/home. Accessed August 31,
2017.
19. NC One Map. http://www.nconemap.com/. Accessed August 31, 2017.
20. NCDOT 2018-2027 STIP. ArcGIS.com. Esri, 2017.
http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=cb02f4f828974670ad0l bb83be9l bl8c. Accessed
August 3, 2017.
21. NCDOT Current STIP. NCDOT, August 2017.
https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/planning/STIPDocumentsl/LIVE STIP.pdf. Accessed August 11, 2017.
22. "NCDOT: Work coming soon to U.S. 74 intersections." Indian Trail News, Indian Trail, North Carolina, June 20,
2017. http://www.indiantrail.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=36. Accessed August 8, 2017.
23. Pearce, Dalton. Project Strategy Report. Town of Indian Trail Engineering Department, June 2017.
http://www.indiantrail.org/DocumentCenterNiew/1074. Accessed August 3, 2017.
24. Site visit, Indian Trail, NC. July 20, 2017.
25. "Town Hall Project." Town of Indian Trail, North Carolina, 2017. http://www.indiantrail.org/315/Town-Hall-Project.
Accessed August 3, 2017.
26. "Union County Voluntary Agricultural District." North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
http://www.ncadfp.org/Union.htm. Accessed August 3, 2017.
27. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year Estimates (2011-2015), Table B03002, "Hispanic or
Latino Origin by Race."
28. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year Estimates (2011-2015), Table C17002, "Ratio of Income
to Poverty Level in the Past 12 Months."
29. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year Estimates (2011-2015), Table B16004, "Age by Language
Spoken at Home by Ability to Speak English for the Population 5 Years and Over."
30. "Voluntary Agricultural Districts." North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, January 18,
2017. http://www.ncadfp.org/documentsNADsl-18-17.pdf. Accessed August 3, 2017.
31. Water Resources. North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. https://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-
resources. Accessed August 31, 2017.
APPENDIX ITEMS
A. Summary of Demographics Used in Tabular Form
B. Site Photographs
C. Local Official Input Forms

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APPENDIX A: SUMMARY OF DEMOGRAPHICS USED IN TABULAR FORM
Minority
Geography
Total Population
White, Non -Hispanic
Minority Population*
CT 203.12, BG 1
2,148
1,055
49.1%
1,093
50.9%
CT 203.13, BG 1
2,357
1,827
77.5%
530
22.5%
DSA
4,505
2,882
64.0%
1,623
36.0%
Union County
213,422
156,829
73.5%
56,593
26.5%
* Minority population includes all races that are non -white and Hispanic populations that are also White.
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year Estimates (2011-2015), Table B03002,
"Hispanic or Latino Origin by Race."
Poverty
Poverty
Total Population for
whom Poverty Status is
Determined
Below Poverty Level
Very Poor: Under
50% of Poverty
Level
Near Poor: Between
100% and 149% of
Poverty Level
#
%
#
%
#
/o °
CT 203.12, BG 1
2,103
201
9.6%
115
5.5%
167
7.9%
CT 203.13, BG 1
2,351
179
7.6%
104
4.4%
162
6.9%
DSA
4,454
380
8.5%
219
4.9%
329
7.4%
Union County
210,613
21,416
10.2%
7,680
3.6%
15,177
7.2%
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year Estimates (2011-2015), Table C17002, "Ratio of Income to Poverty Level
in the Past 12 Months."
Limited Enalish Proficien
Geography
Total Adult
Population,
18 years
and older
Primary Language Group of Persons Who Speak English Less than Very Well
Spanish
Other Indo-Euro
Asian/Pacific
Other
#
%
#
%
#
%
#
%
CT 203.12, BG 1
1,616
79
4.9%
-
0.0%
-
0.0%
-
0.0%
CT 203.13, BG 1
1,744
47
2.7%
13
0.7%
7
0.4%
-
0.0%
DSA Aggregate
3,360
126
3.8%
13
0.4%
7
0.2%
-
0.0%
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year Estimates (2011-2015), Table B16004, "Age by Language Spoken
at Home by Ability to Speak English for the Population 5 Years and Over."

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APPENDIX B: SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
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SQUARE
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Figure 10: Bicycle on Indian Trail Road sidewalk
Figure 12: Boy Scouts activity center on Indian Trail Rd

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Figure 13: Boy Scouts activity center
Figure 15: Indian Trail Presbyterian (Historic Landmark)
Figure 17: Property for sale on Matthews -Indian Trail
Figure 14: Indian Trail Elementary School
Figure 16: Single family home on Matthews -Indian Trail
Figure 18: Single family home on Navajo Trail

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Figure 19: Gribble Road Figure 20: Indian Trail Hardware (farm/agriculture
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APPENDIX C: LOCAL OFFICIAL INPUT FORMS
Complete the tables below to document the results of local official contacts — EMS, planner, schools. If more
than one EMS official, planner, or school official is contacted (for example, multiple jurisdictions), then include a
table for each.
In the Result column:
Form returned on: Check this box if the form is returned via email, fax, or snail mail.
Interview on: Check this box if you interviewed the contact person by phone or in -person.
No response: Check this box if you do not receive a response or are unable to reach the person by the
time that you submit the report to Community Studies.
Comments: Examples of comments include dates of unsuccessful contact attempts (only if no
response), returned blank form, returned form by fax
Attach completed Local Official Input Forms on the Local EMS Input Form, Local Planner Input Form, and Local
Schools Input Form pages. If there is no response, insert the text "No response received."
LOCAL EMS
Name:
Jeff Peterson
Title:
Operations Manager
Agency:
Union Emergency Medical Services
Phone:
980-993-7602
Email:
Not listed
DATE
METHOD
RESULT
7/19/2017
x❑ Email
❑ Form returned on (date)
8/8/2017
x❑ Phone
❑ Interview on (date)
❑ In -person
® No response
Comments: Emailed form to general Union
EMS email address ([e-mail]) on
7/19. Called and left message for Jeff
Peterson on 8/8.
LOCALPLANNER
Name:
Bjorn Hansen
Title:
Transportation Planner
Agency:
Union County, North Carolina
Phone:
704-283-3690
Email:
[e-mail]
DATE
METHOD
RESULT
7/19/2017
x❑ Email
x❑ Form returned on 8/1/2017
❑ Phone
❑ Interview on (date)
❑ In -person
❑ No response
Comments:

STIP U-5808 o Union County o SHORT FORM CIA o October 2017 o page 21
Name:
Rox H. Burhans
Title:
Planning Director
Agency:
Indian Trail North Carolina
Phone:
704-821-5401
Email:
[e-mail]
DATE
METHOD
RESULT
7/19/2017
N Email
N Form returned on 7/27/2017
❑ Phone
❑ Interview on (date)
❑ In -person
❑ No response
Comments:
LOCAL SCHOOLS
Brian Joyner
Name:
Western Region - Sun Valley Transportation (Western Region
Title:
Specialist)
Agency:
Union County Public Schools (Transportation Dept.)
Phone:
704-296-0244
Email:
[e-mail]
DATE
METHOD
RESULT
7/19/2017
N Email
N Form returned on 7/26/2017
❑ Phone
❑ Interview on (date)
❑ In -person
❑ No response
Comments:
Name:
Gina Chisum
Title:
Principal
Agency:
Indian Trail Elementary School
Phone:
704-296-3095 x9005
Email:
[e-mail]
DATE
METHOD
RESULT
7/26/2017
N Email
N Form returned on 7/26/2017
❑ Phone
❑ Interview on (date)
❑ In -person
❑ No response
Comments:
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Local EMS Input Form
No response.

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Local Planner Input Form
NC Department of Transportation Community Studies Group, Human Environment Section
Local Planner Input Form for
STIP Project U-5808 COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Contact Information
Interviewee Name: Rox H. Burhans Date: 7/19/17
Title/Position: Planning Director Phone Number: 704-821-5401
Organization/Agency: Indian Trail North Carolina
Email: [e-mail] Completed Via: ® Email ❑ Phone
Interview Information/Instructions
Using the project information and map below, please respond to the following questions by typing your answers in
the space provided. Then save (using the Save As command) this file with a new file name for your records and e-
mail the new file back to the original sender. If you would prefer to complete a hard copy of this form, please send all
sheets to the following address or fax number:
Don Brown, AICP
VHB Engineering NC, P.C.
Venture 1
940 Main Campus Drive, Suite 500
Raleigh, NC 27606
Project Information
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Indian Trail Road to Gribble Road in Indian Trail, NC.
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Check those questions that apply and provide a detailed explanation of your response I Check if item is
in the field provided. applicable
Growth and Development
1. Are there any known plans for development in the vicinity of the project?
1) Extension of Chestnut Parkway from Gribble Road to Old Monroe Road by Town of Indian Trail.
2) Complete Street Improvement Project on Indian Trail Road between Gribble Road and Shady Bluff
Road.
3) CSX Rail Road Siding Project
4) US-74 Superstreet Project
5) US-74 Sidewalk/Multiuse Path from Indian Trail Road to Unionville -Indian Trail Road
6) Potential future extension of Charlotte Area Transportation Silver Line Light Rail to Downtown
Indian Trail. Footprint of proposed Chestnut Parkway bridge over CSX line should be considered for
expansion to ensure sufficient space for potential future light rail line extension.
7) Indian Trail Town Hall (under construction) and associated outparcel development on Parcels
07105011B and C.
8) Town Center Mixed Use Project on Parcel 07105035
2. Are there any adopted plans for growth or economic development that could directly affect or
be affected by this project?
1. Indian Trail Comprehensive Plan
2. Downtown Indian Trail Master Plan
3. Bicycle Master Plan
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4. Pedestrian and Walkability Master Plan
5. Carolina Thread Trail Master Plan For Union County
Please visit the Indian Trail Planning Department webpage at www.indiantraLgEg for a copy of
these plans.
6. Are there plans to extend water/sewer lines or to build any new facilities, such as fire stations,
schools, or other facilities, in the vicinity of the project?
1. Please see the following from Union County Public Works (water/sewer): "We currently
have existing water (8" and 6") and sewer (8" gravity) along Matthews Indian Trail Road
and Gribble Road, which I believe will be the end points for the Chestnut Connector
project. Currently we don't have any planned extensions in this area. Until the project is
designed it is very difficult to determine the level of impacts the design will have. If you
need any additional information please contact Michael Caldwell, 704-296-4293, he has
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already provided mapping to NCDOT for utility locates."
2. Stallings Voluntary Fire Department recently completed a major facility expansion. A new
facility seems unlikely.
3. Unaware of any new schools planned in vicinity, however, please consult with the Union
County Public Schools Facilities Dept. regarding any improvement plans for the nearby
Indian Trail Elementary School.
4. Piedmont Natural Gas has previously discussed the desire to make some natural gas
related improvements along Indian Trail Road.
5. Are there any specific business and/or economic resources present in the project area, such as
business parks, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, etc.
1. The Indian Trail Town Hall site has four future building pads that the road extension will
be located adjacent to.

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2. Gribble Road and Mathews -Indian Trail Road have numerous light industrial and office
related businesses located along their frontages. These businesses are not located in an
organized park environment.
3. Indian Trail Road is a businesses and civic corridor with numerous commercial and
institutional uses.
Special Populations
6. Are you aware of any minority, low-income or limited English proficiency (LEP)
populations/ communities in the vicinity of the project? If so, please provide the locations
of these populations in the area. (If yes, proceed to Question 6. If no, skip to Question
1. There are low income single family houses on Gribble road north of the road project in
Stallings, NC
2. Are there specific community resources or services that are used by minority, low-income or
LEP populations in the vicinity of the project? How is the project likely to affect minority and
low-income populations?
1. The project will be in the immediate vicinity of the Town of Indian Trail Town Hall facility
and Chestnut Square Park. These facilities provide public serves to western Union County
and beyond.
2. Are there any tribal groups connected with land, religious, ethnic or other special populations
with different mobility needs or outreach needs in the project area?
Unknown.
3. Who should we contact to discuss outreach needs for any special populations? Please provide
input on community leader contacts, media sources or other ways to reach these populations.
Michael Parks, Town of Indian Trail Communications Manager (704-821-5401)
Access, Accessibility, and Mobility
4. Is there pedestrian or bicycle activity/traffic or transit use along the project? If so, please
describe multimodal activity in the project area.
The existing Chestnut Parkway and Mathews -Indian Trail Road includes sidewalk and walkway
improvements that are actively used by area residents and visitors to Chestnut Square Park.
The Town of Indian Trail Town Hall will also be a pedestrian destination for civic and meeting
activities.
5. Are there any existing access, accessibility, or mobility concerns or any barriers to non -auto
travel in the area? Please consider all modes.
Pedestrian and bicycle accessibility is greatly challenged due to the lack of bicycle lanes and
the fragmented nature of sidewalk improvements in the project vicinity. East-West pedestrian
infrastructure investment between US-74 and Old Monroe Road (which this road will
eventually connect to) is greatly needed.
6. Are there any adopted plans for pedestrian, greenway, bicycle, or transit facilities in the area?
For each plan, please provide a description of how the plan applies to the project area, the
title of the plan, its year of adoption, and the current status of its implementation.
Please refer to response to Question #2 about adopted plans.

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Agricultural Operations
7. Are you aware of any active agricultural operations in the vicinity of the project? If so, please
describe these operations (e.g. size, ownership, crops, years farmed, suppliers, customers,
value to the community). [If yes, answer Question 12. If no, skip to Question 13.]
The proposed road alignment will traverse across an active farm (straw/Hay crop?)
immediately west of the CSX track. See Parcel # 07105029 Killough Family Farm 21 LLC.
8. Are farm support services —such as farm suppliers, equipment dealers, processing and storage
facilities, and farmer's markets —located in the vicinity of the project? If so, please describe
these services (e.g. type, location).
Indian Trail Hardware located on Indian Trail Road is a provider of general farming supplies.
There is also a supplier of agricultural farming machinery on nearby Smith Farm Road
immediately west of the intersection of Mathews -Indian Trail Road.
9. Does the project lie within a VAD or EVAD district, or are you aware of any land with other
farmland protections (plans, tax districts or credits, trust, agricultural zoning, deed
restrictions)? If so, please describe the nature and location of these areas and properties.
❑
Unknown.
Other Notable Features
10. Are there any recreational properties within the project area that were purchased or
improved with Land and Water Conservation Act funds?
The Town of Indian Trail Chestnut Square Park is located at intersection of Mathews -Indian
Trail Road and Chestnut Parkway. LWCA funding status is not known (but unlikely).
11. Are there any other specific notable community resources or issues in the project area? (e.g
socio-economic resources, recreational resources, community safety concerns, cohesive
neighborhoods, areas in decline) If so, please describe.
As previously noted, the project site is in the immediate vicinity of the Town of Indian Trail
Town Hall (scheduled to open on or around September 2017) and Chestnut Square Park,
which provide general government services and recreational activities to western Union
County and beyond.
Detours and Closures
12. Are there any future time periods or events that you know of where road or bridge closure or
reduction in number of lanes for construction would be of particular concern?
The Town of Indian Trail hosts several parades and festivals throughout the year within the
project vicinity. Please visit the Community Events page at www.indiantraii.org for a list of
events or parades that could be significantly impacted by road or bridge closures. If possible,
please also consider doing closures during the summer months when schools are closed.
Please also be mindful of other public road projects that will be under construction during the
same time in the vicinity that could compound traffic or safety impacts (Indian Trail Road
Complete Streets project, Old Monroe Road widening, US-74 Super Street Project, etc.).
13. [If applicable] Based on your knowledge of the project area, do you have any concerns with
the condition/capacity of potential detour routes, or the location of resources along these
routes?
Please be advised that potential detour routes within the project vicinity are primarily narrow,
2-lane farm -to -market type roads (with exception of existing Chestnut Parkway) with limited
pedestrian facilities. These roads and particularly their associated intersections are greatly
stressed/impacted during peak hour traffic.

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14. Rate the overall impact on local planning objectives if the bridge or roadway were closed or at reduced capacity
for up to a year:
❑ Positive Impact ❑ No impact ❑ Low Impact ❑ Moderate Impact ® High impact
Closing Questions
15. Are road names referenced by the names locals would use?
Yes
16. Is there anyone else you feel should be contacted regarding this project (i.e. local officials or
stakeholders)?
Town of Stallings, NC, Union County, INC, Stallings Volunteer Fire Department, Union County
Rescue Squad, Union County Sheriff Office, and Union County Public Schools.
17. Do you have any additional comments about this project?
The Town is very supportive of the extension of Chestnut Parkway. Thoughtful consideration
should be made regarding the following: 1) Expanding east -west pedestrian accessibility
through the construction of sidewalks and related infrastructure, 2) Not creating an
impediment for the extension of future light rail in the sizeing of the Chestnut Parkway bridge
over the CSX rail footprint, and 3) That temporary construction activities/detours due not
create significant impacts to the community.
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NC Department of Transportation Community Studies Group, Human Environment Section
Local Planner Input Form for
STIP Project U-5808 COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Contact Information
Interviewee Name: Bjorn Hansen Date: 8/1/17
Title/Position: Transportation Planner Phone Number: 704-283-3690
Organization/Agency: Union County, North Carolina
Email: [e-mail] Completed Via: ® Email ❑ Phone
Interview Information/Instructions
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the space provided. Then save (using the Save As command) this file with a new file name for your records and e-
mail the new file back to the original sender. If you would prefer to complete a hard copy of this form, please send all
sheets to the following address or fax number:
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VHB Engineering NC, P.C.
Venture 1
940 Main Campus Drive, Suite 500
Raleigh, NC 27606
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STIP Project U-5808 will construct a new location roadway connecting the existing Chestnut Parkway from Matthews
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Growth and Development
3. Are there any known plans for development in the vicinity of the project?
No know projects other than what was submitted by Indian Trail.
4. Are there any adopted plans for growth or economic development that could directly affect or
be affected by this project?
No known plans other than what was submitted by Indian Trail.
5. Are there plans to extend water/sewer lines or to build any new facilities, such as fire
stations, schools, or other facilities, in the vicinity of the project?
No known plans other than what was submitted by Indian Trail.
6. Are there any specific business and/or economic resources present in the project area,
such as business parks, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, etc.
No information other than what was submitted by Indian Trail.
Special Populations
1. Are you aware of any minority, low-income or limited English proficiency (LEP)
populations/ communities in the vicinity of the project? If so, please provide the locations
of these populations in the area. (If yes, proceed to Question 6. If no, skip to Question
At the census tract level the percent of population identified as Hispanic, African -American, or low-
income is lower than the county as a whole, although there may be small populations in the
immediate area.
2. Are there specific community resources or services that are used by minority, low-income
or LEP populations in the vicinity of the project? How is the project likely to affect
minority and low-income populations?
No information other than what was submitted by Indian Trail.
3. Are there any tribal groups connected with land, religious, ethnic or other special
populations with different mobility needs or outreach needs in the project area?
!Unknown.
4. Who should we contact to discuss outreach needs for any special populations? Please
provide input on community leader contacts, media sources or other ways to reach these
populations.
Michael Parks, Town of Indian Trail Communications Manager (704-821-5401)
Access, Accessibility, and Mobility
1. Is there pedestrian or bicycle activity/traffic or transit use along the project? If so, please
describe multimodal activity in the project area.
No information other than what was submitted by Indian Trail.
2. Are there any existing access, accessibility, or mobility concerns or any barriers to non -
auto travel in the area? Please consider all modes.
No information other than what was submitted by Indian Trail.

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I Are there any adopted plans for pedestrian, greenway, bicycle, or transit facilities in the
area? For each plan, please provide a description of how the plan applies to the project
area, the title of the plan, its year of adoption, and the current status of its
implementation.
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Local Schools Input Form
NC Department of Transportation Community Studies Group, Human Environment Section
Local Schools Input Form for
STIP Project U-5808 COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Contact Information
Interviewee Name: Brian Joyner Date: 7/19/2017
Title/Position: Sun Valley Transportation (Western Region Specialist) Phone Number: 704-296-0244
Organization/Agency: Union County Public Schools — Transportation Dept.
Email: [e-mail] Completed Via: ® Email ❑ Phone
Interview Information/Instructions
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space provided. Then save (using the Save As command) this file with a new file name for your records and e-mail the
new file back to the original sender. If you would prefer to complete a hard copy of this form, please send all sheets to
the following address or fax number:
Don Brown, AICP
VHB Engineering NC, P.C.
Venture 1
940 Main Campus Drive, Suite 500
Raleigh, NC 27606
Project Information
STIP Project U-5808 will construct a new location roadway connecting the existing Chestnut Parkway from Matthews
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1.
How many school buses [cross the bridge/pass through the corridor] per day (total # of daily
buses, total # daily of trips)?
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Approximately 10-15 buses travel through per day -some buses may make up to 4 trips per day.
2.
Is the corridor used by carpool traffic or pedestrians to access local schools? If yes, please describe
the location and time(s) of day.
❑
Yes -between 6:45 a.m. — 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.
3.
[Applicable if schools are located in or near the project area] Are there any Safe Routes to School
plans in place at schools in the vicinity of the project?
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Not to my knowledge -this would be a question for the school principal
4. Based on your knowledge of the project area, do you have any concerns with the
condition/capacity of potential detour routes or the location of resources along these routes with
respect to school traffic?
❑
Yes -concerned with any detours that would be in place affecting traffic on Gribble road. Cars and
buses access/leave the school off of Gribble Rd.
5.
Are there any future time periods or events that you know of where bridge or road closure or
reduction in number of lanes for construction would be of particular concern?
❑
Lane closures during 6:30 a.m. — 7:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. — 2:30 p.m. would be an issue
6.
Rate the overall impact on school transportation if the bridge or roadway were closed or at reduced capacity for
up to a year:
❑ No Impact ❑ Low Impact ❑ Moderate Impact ❑ High Impact
7.
Are road names referenced by the names locals would use?
❑
Yes
8.
Is there anyone else you feel should be contacted regarding this project (i.e. local officials or
stakeholders)?
❑
Yes -Gina Chisum, Principal, Indian Trail Elementary
9.
Are there any other concerns you have regarding the potential impact of this project on school
transportation services or any additional comments? Please be as specific as possible.
❑
My main concern would be any closures , delays or detours on Gribble during drop off and pick
up from the elementary school.

STIP U-5808 , Union County , SHORT FORM CIA October 2017 , page 33
NC Department of Transportation Community Studies Group, Human Environment Section
Local Schools Input Form for
STIP Project U-5808 COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Contact Information
Interviewee Name: Gina Chisum Date: 7/26/2017
Title/Position: Principal Phone Number: 704-296-3095
Organization/Agency: Indian Trail Elementary School
Email: [e-mail] Completed Via: ® Email ❑ Phone
Interview Information/Instructions
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space provided. Then save (using the Save As command) this file with a new file name for your records and e-mail the
new file back to the original sender. If you would prefer to complete a hard copy of this form, please send all sheets to
the following address or fax number:
Don Brown, AICP
VHB Engineering INC, P.C.
Venture 1
940 Main Campus Drive, Suite 500
Raleigh, NC 27606
Project Information
STIP Project U-5808 will construct a new location roadway connecting the existing Chestnut Parkway from Matthews -
Indian Trail Road to Gribble Road in Indian Trail, NC.
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Check all questions that apply and provide a detailed explanation of your response in the Check if item
field provided. I is applicable
10. How many school buses pass through the corridor per day (total # of daily buses, total # daily of
trips)?
At least 12 buses at 6:45 — 8:30 am and 1:30 — 4:00 pm. This includes bus access during
elementary, middle and high school arrival and dismissal times.
11. Is the corridor used by carpool traffic or pedestrians to access local schools? If yes, please describe
the location and time(s) of day.
*Yes. Carpool traffic enters onto Education Drive from Gribble road at 6:45 — 7:30am & 1:20 —
2:30pm.
*School visitors also enter the school property on Education Drive from Gribble Road at all times
during the school day. Road closure could impede our parents' ability to access the school via
Gribble road coming from the Stallings/Potters Road direction.
12. Are there any Safe Routes to School plans in place at schools in the vicinity of the project?
Not sure what "Safe Routes to School" means in this context. Clarification is needed.
*The only safe route to school is via entering the school property via Gribble Road.
13. Based on your knowledge of the project area, do you have any concerns with the
condition/capacity of potential detour routes or the location of resources along these routes with
respect to school traffic?
*Staff/School visitors use Gribble Road to access staff parking lots. I am concerned that road
closures would make it more difficult for staff/parents families to access school parking lots
and the property during construction. This would be a significant inconvenience to them.
They would need significant prior warning so that they can plan ahead to arrange a new route
and travel time to accommodate the route.
*1 am concerned about the added traffic to the area as a cut -through to avoid traffic during rush hour. This
already happens on Indian Trail road in the morning and afternoon. This presents a safety hazard
during school hours.
* During the last construction event that occurred on Indian Trail Road, DOT did not keep the school
informed of updates, deadlines, and timelines associated with the delays that occurred. Additionally,
traffic during morning arrival and dismissal was horrible and required an off -duty policeman to direct
traffic. This cost was absorbed through local funds to ensure the safety of our staff/students/families
during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal.
* When construction begins, it may be necessary to redirect traffic using an alternative pathway. School
officials are happy to work with DOT. We just ask that we be informed of the process so that we are
providing our customers with the best service.
14. Are there any future time periods or events that you know of where bridge or road closure or
reduction in number of lanes for construction would be of particular concern?
There would be great concerns at all times. Gribble Road is the main access to the school for our carpool
parents and for buses. Buses enter and exit the school via this road.
Gribble road is also the main access point for visitor parking for our guests that visit the school during the
day. Road closures will impact staff/parent access to the school property which will impact the school's
goal to involve parents as partners in their child's education.
Additional yearly events are as follows: August — the beginning of school; November/December — Holiday
events and parent/teacher events, March/April — community events hosted at the school site, spring
events and Parent/teacher events; May/June — End of Grade testing & End of Year events.
** Happy to work with DOT on this. I respectfully request a face to face conversation to ensure that
decisions are made with our staff and students' safety at the center.

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15. Rate the overall impact on school transportation if the bridge or roadway were closed or at reduced capacity for
up to a year:
❑ No Impact ❑ Low Impact ❑ Moderate Impact ® High Impact
16. Are road names referenced by the names locals would use?
Yes
17. Is there anyone else you feel should be contacted regarding this project (i.e. local officials or
stakeholders)?
Jarrod McCraw, Union County Public Schools Director of Safety and Security
Indian Trail Town Hall, Union County Law Enforcement
18. Are there any other concerns you have regarding the potential impact of this project on school
transportation services or any additional comments? Please be as specific as possible.
*Traffic will be a nightmare until the project is complete. The school will need local law
enforcement to partner with us to ensure the safety and security of our stakeholders during
construction of the road. Additionally, a system for open communication needs to be established
to ensure that we are working together for optimal results.
*Easy access to the new road near the back property of the school could provide a safety concern
in providing access to unwelcome guests such as child predators or unapproved guests.
*Additionally, there have been times when the businesses just a half mile away have been robbed
and suspects have used the school's back field to escape authorities. This road would provide
offenders with greater access for escape, which could put our students in unanticipated danger.
** Before this construction begins, I request a face to face meeting with DOT and Indian Trail town officials
so that we can work together for an optimal end result.