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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-607_complete fileq?,- 1-¢<1 State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 James G. Martin, Governor William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary MEMORANDUM To: Melba McGee September 27, 1991 From: Alan Clark Subject: EA/FONSI for US 1 from US. lA to US 1 Business State Project No. 6.399001T, TIP #R-6D7 Franklin and Vance County George T. Everett, Ph.D. Director The subject document has been reviewed by this office.. The Division of Environmental Management is responsible for the. issuance of the Section 401 Water Quality; Certification for activities which may impact waters of the tate including wetlands. The following comments are 'offered in response to the EA prepared for this project which will impact 12.36 acres of wetlands 1. NCDOT should require that the contractor not impact additional.wetland areas due to the-disposal of excavated spoil material, as a source of borrow material or other construction related activities. 2. The stormwater collected within the curb and gutter section should be handled in a manner that will not result in the direct discharge of stormwater into surface waters. 3. A mitigation plan for the replacement of the 12.36 acres of wetlands should be developed. 4. As stated above, a 401 Water `Quality Certification will be required for this project. 5. Endorsement of the EA by DEM does not preclude the denial of the 401 Certification upon application if wetland impacts have not been avoided and minimized to the maximum extent practicable. Questions reg, to Ron Ferrell in USIFRVAN.927/REF1 cc: Ron Ferrell Asheville Fayetteville 704/251-6208 919/486-1541 arding the 401 Certification should be directed DEM's Water Quality Planning Branch. Regional Offices Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem 704/663-1699 919/733-2314 919946-6481 919/395-3900 919/761-2351 Pollution Prevention Pays PO. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer U.S. 1 FROM U.S. 1A (SOUTH OF FRANKLINTON) TO U.S. 1 BUSINESS (SOUTH OF HENDERSON) FRANKLIN AND VANCE COUNTIES State Project No. 6.399001T T.I.P. No. R-607 Administrative Action Finding Of No Significant Impact North Carolina Department of Transportation Division of Highways In Compliance with the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act For Further Information Contact Mr. L. J. Ward, P.E., Manager, Planning and Environmental Branch North Carolina Department of Transportation P.O. Box 25201 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 (919) 733-3141 r .? 9/ " ate L. J. Ward, P.E. Manager, Planning and Environmental Branch North Carolina Department of Transportation U.S. 1 FROM U.S. 1A (SOUTH OF FRANKLINTON) TO U.S. 1 BUSINESS (SOUTH OF HENDERSON) FRANKLIN AND VANCE COUNTIES State Project No. 6.399001T T.I.P. No. R-607 Administrative Action Finding of No Significant Impact August 1991 Documentation Prepared by: GREINER, INC. Date Stepha F. Heimburg, P.E. Project Engineer N.C. Registration #16980 SS SEAL 16980 N J4? ? . , Act it • a FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Prepared by the PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL BRANCH DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1. TYPE OF ACTION This document is a North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Administrative Action, Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The NCDOT has determined that this project will not have any significant impact on the human or natural environment. This Finding of No Significant Impact is based on the Environmental Assessment, which has been independently evaluated and determined to adequately and accurately discuss the environmental issues and impacts of the proposed project. Copies of the Environmental Assessment are on file at the Planning and Environmental Branch of the NCDOT. The Environmental Assessment provides sufficient evidence and analysis for determining that an Environmental Impact Statement is not required. The NCDOT assumes full responsibility for the accuracy, scope, and content of the Environmental Assessment. II. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION The NCDOT Division of Highways proposes to improve U.S. I from U.S. IA, south of Franklinton, to U.S. 1 Business, south of Henderson. This approximately 13.4-mile segment of U.S. 1 is located in Franklin and Vance Counties, North Carolina. A Project Location Map (Exhibit 1) follows page 18. The proposed project is being undertaken by the NCDOT in order to accommodate projected increases in traffic demand through the year 2010. The proposed improvements involve widening the existing rural two-lane highway to a multi-lane facility. The improved roadway will consist of two 12-foot travel lanes in each direction, two-foot paved shoulders along the inside and outside, and a center median width of 30 or 46 feet depending upon location. A five-lane curb and gutter section with a continuous left-turn lane is proposed for the town of Kittrell. 1 The U.S. 1 project corridor is part of the Intrastate Corridor Network identified in the 1991-1997 North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Designated as project R-607, the current TIP schedule calls for right-of-way acquisition and design to begin in fiscal year 1991 and construction in fiscal year 1993. The estimated total cost of the project including right-of-way and construction is $29,946,000. Project R-607 connects to the north with project R-501 (Henderson Bypass), which involves a similar widening of U.S. 1 from U.S. 1 Business to south of U.S. 158. Project R-501 is presently under construction and scheduled for completion in fiscal year 1992. Another project, R-205, is located to the south of R-607 and involves a similar widening of U.S. 1 from Richland Creek to Youngsville. Project R-205 is presently in the design and right-of-way acquisition stages with construction scheduled to begin in fiscal year 1992. III. PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE To facilitate the development and analysis of the project alternatives, the 13.4-mile corridor was divided into seven study segments (designated A through G). Segment limits were based on the existing right-of-way widths and are shown on Exhibit 1. Segment A extends from U.S. IA, south of Franklinton, to U.S. IA, north of Franklinton. Segment B extends north from U.S. IA to south of S.R. 1207, paralleling the CSX railroad corridor. Segment C extends from south of S.R. 1207 to the Tar River (Franklin-Vance County Line). Along the northern portion of this segment, the Person-McGhee farm (listed in the National Register of Historic Places) is located along both sides of the project corridor. Segment D extends north from the Tar River to approximately 3,000 feet south of the S.R. 1100/S.R. 1555 intersection. Segment E extends north from that point to S.R. 1104, south of Kittrell. The historic Josiah Crudup House is located along the west side of the roadway within this segment. Segment F extends from S.R. 1104, south of Kittrell, to U.S. 1 Business, north of Kittrell. This segment includes the town of Kittrell and a concentration of roadside development. Finally, Segment G extends from U.S. 1 Business, north of Kittrell, to U.S. 1 Business, south of Henderson. 2 Within Segment E, the Preferred Alternative continues the west side widening and utilizes Typical Section 2 all the way to Segment F. In Segment F, south of Kittrell, the alternative transitions to east side widening utilizing Typical Section 3. This configuration is preferred due to the considerable roadside development and the minimal existing right-of-way available through Kittrell. North of Kittrell, the alternative transitions to west side widening and Typical Section 1. Within Segment G, the alternative continues west side widening utilizing Typical Section 1 to just south of the northern project terminus. There, the alternative transitions to Typical Section 2 to match with the adjoining project R-501 to the north, already under construction. IV. WETLANDS FINDING It is NCDOT policy to avoid, to the extent possible, adverse impacts to wetlands. When a proposed alternative impacts wetlands, Executive Order 11990 requires a finding that there are no practical alternatives to construction in wetlands. Approximately 12.6 acres of wetlands will be displaced by the Preferred Alternative. It is anticipated the wetland involvement will be covered under a general bridge permit(s). If this is the case, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency does not apply. Because the MOA does not apply and because of the disturbed condition of the wetlands involved, bridges will be constructed and culverts extended or replaced using Best Management Practices. If after design it is determined that any of these sites require an Individual Permit, available land adjacent to the existing wetlands may be considered for mitigative uses. If adjacent lands are unavailable and on-site mitigation is not feasible, the NCDOT will investigate off-site mitigation opportunities. Due to the nature of the project (widening an existing roadway) and based upon the above considerations, it has been determined that there is no practicable alternative to the proposed construction in wetlands and that the proposed action includes all practicable measures to minimize harm to the wetlands. 4 All wetland areas adjacent to, but not affected by the project will be protected from unnecessary encroachment. No staging of construction equipment or storage of construction materials will be allowed in wetlands or any other water-related area. Wetland areas to be protected will be flagged by qualified NCDOT personnel and, if necessary, be temporarily fenced. Standard erosion control measures will be observed and included in the design plans supplied to the contractor. Any bare fill or cut slopes adjacent to streams or intermittent drainages will be stabilized as soon as possible. No fertilizer, hydrofertilization or hydromulching will be allowed within the proximity of any stream, intermittent drainage and/or wetland. V. COORDINATION AND COMMENTS A. Circulation of the Environmental Assessment The Environmental Assessment was approved by the Division of Highways on April 22, 1991. The Environmental Assessment was circulated by the State Clearinghouse to State, regional and local agencies for review and comment. Copies were also distributed to appropriate federal agencies for their review and comments. All comments received are included in the Appendix. B. Comments Received on the Environmental Assessment Written comments pertaining to the Environmental Assessment were received from a number of agencies. The substantive comments and responses are provided below. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Comment: "There is one major stream and several smaller tributaries being crossed by the project. The hydrologic and hydraulic analysis should assure that there will be no significant increase in flood stages due to the proposed project." Response: As indicated in the Environmental Assessment. encroachments into the floodplain were analyzed for impacts to surrounding areas. Encroachments into the floodplains will be limited to the amount of fill required for the expanded roadway with return slopes. 5 ,_ Longitudinal encroachments will be avoided because the stream and river crossings are perpendicular to all of the proposed alignment alternatives. There will be no significant increase in flood stages as a result of this project. Comment: As mentioned in our letter dated August 22, 1990, Department of the Army permit authorization, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977, as amended, will be required for the discharge of excavated or fill material in waters of the United States or any adjacent and/or isolated wetlands in conjunction with this project, including disposal of construction debris. Under our mitigation policy, impacts to wetlands should first be avoided or minimized. We will then consider compensation or mitigation for unavoidable impacts. When final plans are completed, including the extent and location of any work within waters of the United States and wetlands, our Regulatory Branch would appreciate the opportunity to review these plans for a project specific determination of Department of the Army permit requirements." Response: See WETLANDS FINDING on page 4. The NCDOT will continue coordination with reviewing agencies throughout the project construction phase and will continue to address agency concerns and comments. U.S. Department of the Interior - Fish and Wildlife Service Comment: "The proposed project has the potential to adversely affect the Federally-endangered dwarf wedge mussel (Alasmidonta heterodon) and Tar River spiney mussel (Ellintio (Canthvria) steinstansana). The visual surveys which were conducted along the stream banks are inadequate to document that these species do not occur in the project impact area. Appropriate surveys conducted by a professional biologist experienced in mussel surveys, particularly with regard to identification of the dwarf wedge mussel, are recommended. Additionally, although the document states that Federally-endangered Michaux' poison sumac (Rhus michauxii) potentially occurs in the project area, the results of the surveys for this species were not provided. The Service cannot concur with a "no effect" finding until we receive additional information assuring us that these species are not likely to be adversely affected by the proposed project." Response: Prior to project construction, the NCDOT will conduct additional surveys for the Tar River spiney mussel and the dwarf wedge mussel. 6 ,. ? Field surveys to locate Michaux' poison sumac within the project study area were conducted in April 1990. No individual specimens were observed. The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program has no record of the species within the project study area and only one recorded site within Franklin County. The preferred habitat for the sumac consists of longleaf pine/turkey oak communities in the sandhills of the upper coastal plain. The species also requires frequent fires to provide open canopies as it does not colonize dense forest. Based on the results of the field surveys and due to a lack of preferred habitat in the study area, no impacts to Michaux' poison sumac are anticipated. Comment: The document discusses general mitigation concerns but does not provide a mitigation plan nor make any commitment to develop and implement such a plan. It also indicates that individual wetland crossing impacts may be covered under certain Nationwide Permits, which reduces the likelihood of mitigation being required. The Service recommends that total wetland impacts be considered in the permitting process and in the environmental document and that all unavoidable wetland impacts be mitigated fully in accordance with the Service's Mitigation Policy (Federal Register 46(15): 7644-7663), January 23, 1981). Pending field confirmation, the forested wetlands that would be impacted are classified as Resource Category 2 habitat. The Service's mitigation goal for Category 2 is not net loss of in-kind habitat value." Response: See WETLANDS FINDING on page 4. The NCDOT will continue coordination with reviewing agencies throughout the project construction phase and will continue to address agency concerns and comments. State of North Carolina Department of Environment. Health, and Natural Resources Comment: "As recognized in previous scoping comments, the construction of this project has potential environmental impacts. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has done a thorough job in evaluating some of these impacts but has fallen short in reducing wetland loss, developing an effective mitigation plan and providing accurate data on mussels. This department does not object to the environmental assessment but emphasizes that final project approval will depend on DOT working with our commenting divisions in adequately addressing their concerns." 7 Resuonse: See WETLANDS FINDING on page 4. The NCDOT will continue coordination with reviewing agencies throughout the project construction phase and will continue to address agency concerns and comments. In addition, the NCDOT will conduct additional survey work for the Tar River spiney mussel prior to project construction. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Comment: "With regards to the freshwater mussel surveys, it is our opinion that additional work will be required. The reported surveys were conducted at the wrong time of year and, as stated in the document, results are inconclusive. In addition, and as we stated in previous comments, we recommended that a mitigation plan be prepared to compensate for cumulative wetland losses associated with this project. Provided that the NCDOT will commit to additional mussel survey work prior to commencement of construction and development of a wetlands mitigation plan, we would be willing to concur with the findings of this EA." Resuonse• The NCDOT will conduct additional survey work for the Tar River spiney mussel prior to project construction. See WETLANDS FINDING on page 4. North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources-Division of Environmental Management Comment: "Alternative 3 impacts approximately 6.54 acres of wetlands versus 12.6 acres for the preferred alternative. Please discuss why Alternative 3 was not selected." Response: As indicated in the Environmental Assessment. Alternative 3 impacts a total of 11.8 acres of wetlands. This total includes 6.54 acres of wetlands associated with the three major stream crossings: Tar River (1.10 acres); Cedar Creek (2.10 acres); and Mill Creek (3.34 acres). In comparison, the Preferred Alternative impacts a total of 12.6 acres of wetlands including 6.35 acres at the three major stream crossings: Tar River (1.10 acres); Cedar Creek (2.32 acres); and Mill Creek (2.93 acres). 8 Although the Preferred Alternative does impact approximately 0.8 acres more wetlands than Alternative 3, the Preferred Alternative makes better use of the existing right-of- way available and utilizes more of the existing pavement. Overall, the Preferred Alternative best minimizes the potential environmental, socioeconomic, and cultural impacts of the project and provides the safest roadway alignment. Comment: "Why was a median width of less than 30 feet not considered? Wetland impacts could be minimized with medians of less width." Response: A 46-foot median has been designated as desirable for most areas along the U.S. 1 project corridor. A median width of 46 feet provides adequate separation of opposing traffic lanes and accommodates the stormwater drainage requirements. A 30-foot median section has been developed to "match" the four-lane highway sections with 30- foot medians already existing or currently under construction at the southern and northern project termini, respectively. The 30-foot median provides the minimum acceptable separation of opposing traffic lanes for the rural roadway segments and is utilized only where required by physical or design constraints. Comment: "Where will the stormwater collected by the curb and gutter sections be discharged?" Response: Several drainage outfalls presently exist along the proposed curb and gutter section. The stormsewer system presently in place will maintain the existing drainage divides to prevent stormwater diversion, and the upgraded roadway will utilize these existing outfalls for discharge. North Carolina Department of Environment. Health, and Natural Resources - Division of Forest Resources Comment: "All of our comments have been addressed except the document does not indicate the number of upland woodland acres that will have to be removed to permit construction. Only forested wetland and bottomland forested acres are indicated." 9 ? J r Response. The dominate plant communities adjacent to the project corridor, including hardwood forests, mixed forests of hardwoods and pines, and pine forests (including planted pine), were surveyed and the dominate canopy and understory species were identified. It is estimated that approximately 13.37 acres of wooded uplands will be displaced by the project. The widening of U.S. 1 will not significantly impact wooded upland communities or timber resources within the project study area. C. Public Involvement Following the Environmental Assessment Following agency and department circulation of the Environmental Assessment, a public hearing was held on Tuesday, June 18, 1991 at the Franklinton Elementary School. Approximately six individuals spoke during the hearing and 7 written comments were received. One comment against the proposed project was received. Most speakers had questions or concerns about the effects on their property, the location of median openings, provisions for left-turn lanes, and the scheduling of the project. Citizen questions were satisfactorily answered during the hearing. Other citizen comments were submitted in writing to the NCDOT. The key substantive comments and questions received from the public during and following the hearing are addressed below: Comment: "There is poor site distance at S.R. 1104 which should be corrected." Response. Design Criteria set for safe sight distances for this project will correct the deficiencies presently existing at this location. Comment: "Why wasn't a five-lane section considered through the Franklinton city limits." Response• U.S. 1 serves to by-pass the central business district of Franklinton. The four lane divided section provides for higher design speeds and provides positive traffic 10 .t separation of opposing travel lanes. Sufficient right-of-way exists through this by- pass section to accommodate the desirable four-lane section while minimizing social and environmental impacts. VI. REVISIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Property acquisition for the purpose of control of access will be considered adjacent to the ramps at the N.C. 56/U.S. I interchange. Control of access would improve traffic flow and eliminate possible wrong way movements on the ramps. The existing U.S. 1 bridge at N.C. 56 will be replaced because it does not provide sufficient horizontal clearance. After additional analysis of the Mason Street/U.S. 1 intersection, it has been determined that the intersection should remain open. In addition, a median crossover will be relocated from the S.R. 1263/U.S. 1 intersection to the Mason Street/U.S. 1 intersection. A discussion of the Michaux' poison sumac was omitted from the Environmental Assessment. The Michaux' poison sumac (Rhus michauxii) is a federally listed endangered species with the potential to occur within the project study area. The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program data base contains no record of this species within the project study area and only one recorded location in Franklin County. The preferred habitat for the sumac consists of longleaf pine/turkey oak communities in the sandhills of the upper coastal plain. The species requires frequent fires to provide open canopies as it does not colonize dense forest. Field surveys were conducted in April 1990 to locate the shrub within the project limits. No specimens were observed. Based on the results of the field surveys and due to a lack of preferred habitat in the study area, impacts to Michaux' poison sumac are not anticipated. VII. BASIS FOR THE FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Based upon a study of the proposed project as documented in the Environmental Assessment, and upon comments received from federal, state, and local agencies, it is the finding of the NCDOT that the project will not have a significant impact upon the human or natural environment. The project is consistent with the plans and goals that have been adopted by the appropriate local governments and the State of North 11 Carolina. Therefore, a state environmental impact statement or further environmental analysis will not be required. In particular, the following have been determined: * The project is not controversial on environmental grounds. * No adverse impacts on natural, ecological, cultural, or scenic resources of national, state, or local importance are expected. * A minimum number of businesses and residences will be relocated. * There will be no significant impact on air or water quality for adjoining areas. There will be a minor increase in noise levels for some areas adjacent to the project. The use of noise abatement measures is not judged feasible or reasonable for this project. * The project is consistent with local plans and will not divide or disrupt a community or neighborhood. The project is locally supported. * Temporary increases in sedimentation may occur during construction. In view of the above points, it has been determined that a Finding of No Significant Impact is applicable for this project. VIII. LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS 1. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) has been developed between the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the North Carolina Historical Commission. A copy of the MOA is provided at the end of this section. The MOA contains the following five stipulations: * In the event the final plans for the widening of U.S. 1 from Franklinton to Henderson change from those shown on the June 18, 1991 public hearing maps and require additional right-of-way from the properties and/or move the roadway closer to the houses, NCDOT will consult with the staff of the Division of Archives and History to determine the effect of the change(s) on the properties. * NCDOT shall provide to the Division of Archives and History the landscaping specifications and plant materials list for U.S. I from 12 Franklinton to Henderson. In consultation with the staff of the Division of Archives and History, NCDOT shall develop a landscaping plan and plant materials list for the right-of-way within and adjacent to the historic properties. In addition to routine maintenance of the landscaping, NCDOT will replace, in-kind, any plant materials damaged or lost within two years of installation within or adjacent to the historic properties. * The Historic Buildings and Landscape Recordation Plan shall be carried out for the Josiah Crudup House and the Person-McGhee Farm before any construction is initiated. * Josiah Crudup House: NCDOT shall utilize increased side slopes (3:1) along the roadway on the eastern edge of the property and a median section of no more than thirty feet to reduce effects upon the property. * Person-McGhee Farm: In addition to the depressed plan, NCDOT shall grade back and round the cut sections to reestablish as much as possible, the look of the existing landscape. The NCDOT shall reestablish the fence lines along the right-of-way and landscape the median to be compatible with the existing historical setting. 2. In order to minimize wetland impacts, the NCDOT will employ Best Management Practices. These shall include the minimization of side slopes, minimal wetland canopy removal, and prohibition of construction staging in and around wetland sites. 3. The NCDOT shall obtain a permit(s) from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) for any wetland impacts. It is anticipated that most of the wetlands involvement will be covered under a General Bridge Permit(s) with the ACOE. Additional permit requirements shall include a 401 Water Quality Certification Permit from the N.C. Department of Environmental Management and an erosion and sediment control plan from the Land Quality Section of the N.C. Division of Land Resources. 4. Prior to the initiation of construction at the Tar River, the NCDOT will conduct additional sampling for the Tar River spiney mussel (Elli i canthvria 13 steinstansama) and the dwarf wedge mussel (Alasmidonta heterodon). Sampling will be conducted during optimal sampling conditions to establish the absence or presence of the two mussels. 5. At those cross-drain locations where stream modification or realignment is required due to expansion of the roadway, the modifications shall include maintaining velocities, channel depths, slopes and floodplain storage to existing conditions or making improvements where existing conditions are inadequate. 6. The NCDOT will provide on-site control of the first one-half inch of rainfall runoff from all impervious services associated with the U.S. 1 project. Control will consist of on-site infiltration through undisturbed vegetated areas within the proposed right-of-way. Grassed swales will be used for water quality treatment. Slopes in vegetated areas will be kept to a minimum to reduce runoff velocity and enhance infiltration. 7. The NCDOT will acquire any wells located within the proposed right-of-way. Wells will be capped and abandoned in accordance with North Carolina well construction standards. 8. Any subsurface contamination encountered during the project will be reported to the Raleigh Regional Office of the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources. 9. Measures will be taken to insure that the public's health and project safety will not be compromised during the construction of the project and that any inconveniences will be kept to a minimum. 10. Dust control will be exercised at all times to prevent endangering the safety and general welfare of the public and to prevent diminishing the value, utility or appearance of any public or private properties. Dust control measures include the following: * minimizing exposed erodible earth; * stabilizing exposed earth with grass, mulch pavement or other cover as soon as possible; 14 * applying water as a stabilizing agent to the work and haul roads; * covering, shielding or stabilizing of materials storage areas; * using covered haul trucks; and * prohibiting burial of vegetation or other materials. 11. Any open burning of land clearing debris will be conducted in ways which will minimize unconfined emissions and be consistent with all local and state requirements. 12. Prior to construction, a conference involving the general contractor, local officials, utility owners and the NCDOT will be held to coordinate construction procedures and precautions that will minimize interruption of utility service. The contractor will be required to notify the owner in advance of work to be conducted. In addition, the. contractor will be responsible for damages to any water lines or buried cables incurred during construction. 13. Unless otherwise required by the plans or special provisions, waste and debris shall be disposed of in areas outside of the right-of-way and provided by the contractor. Vegetation, demolition, construction and land clearing materials will be disposed of in accordance with applicable federal, state and local air pollution and solid waste regulations. The contractor will be encouraged to salvage any merchantable timber involved in right-of-way clearing operations. 14. Prior to the approval of any borrow source developed for use on this project, the contractor will obtain certification from the State Department of Cultural Resources certifying that the removal of material from the borrow source will have no impact on any known district, site, building, structure or object that is included in the National Register of Historic Places. A copy of this certification will be furnished to the engineer prior to performing any work on the proposed borrow source. Borrow pits and ditches will be drained insofar as possible to eliminate breeding areas for mosquitos and care will be taken not to block existing ditches. 15. The North Carolina Geodetic Survey in Raleigh will be contacted prior to construction regarding impacts to survey markers. 15 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT SUBMITTED TO THE NORTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL COMMISSION PURSUANT TO G.S. 121-12(a) FOR THE WIDENING OF US 1 FROM FRANKLINTON TO HENDERSON WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has determined that the widening of US 1 from Franklinton to Henderson will have an effect upon the Josiah Crudup House and the Person-McGhee Farm, properties included in the National Register of Historic Places, and has consulted with the staff of the Division of Archives and History and the North Carolina Historical Commission (Commission) pursuant to G.S. 121-12(a); and WHEREAS Herman J. Holder, owner of the Josiah Crudup House, and Wyatt L. McGhee, owner of the Person-McGhee Farm, participated in the consultation and have been invited to concur in the Memorandum of Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, NCDOT and the Commission agree that the undertaking shall be implemented in accordance with the following stipulations in order to take into account the effect of the undertaking on historic properties. Stipulations NCDOT shall ensure that the following measures are carried out: 1. In the event the final plans for the widening of US 1 from Franklinton to Henderson change from those shown on the June 18, 1991, public hearing maps (attached hereto as Appendix A) and require additional right-of-way from the properties and/or move the roadway closer to the houses, NCDOT will consult with the staff of the Division of Archives and History to determine the effect of the change(s) on the properties. 2. NCDOT shall provide to the Division of Archives and History the landscaping specifications and plant materials list for US 1 from Franklinton to Henderson. In consultation with the staff of the Division of Archives and History, NCDOT shall develop a landscaping plan and plant materials list for the right-of-way within and adjacent to the historic properties. In addition to routine maintenance of the landscaping, NCDOT will replace, in-kind, any plant materials damaged or lost within two years of installation within or adjacent to the historic properties. 3. The Historic Buildings and Landscape Recordation Plan (attached hereto as Appendix B) shall be carried out for the Josiah Crudup House and the Person-McGhee Farm before any construction is initiated. 4. Josiah Crudup House: NCDOT shall utilize increased side slopes (3:1) along the roadway on the eastern edge of the property and a median section of no more than thirty feet to reduce effects upon the property. 5. Person-McGhee Farm: In addition to the depressed plan shown on Appendix A, NCDOT shall grade back and round the cut sections to reestablish as much as possible, the look of the existing landscape. NCDOT shall reestablish the fence lines along the right-of-way and landscape the median to be compatible with the existing historical setting. 16 Memorandum of Agreement Widening of US 1 from Franklinton to Henderson Page 2 Execution of this Memorandum of Agreement by NCDOT and the Commission, and implementation of its terms, evidence that NCDOT afforded the Commission an opportunity to consult on the widening of US 1 from Franklinton to Henderson and its effects on historic properties, and that NCDOT has taken into account the effects of the undertaking on historic properties. NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION By: Date: (Name an Title o Signer) NORTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL COMMISSION By: Date: (Name an Title o Signer) CONCUR: HERMAN J. HOLDER Owner of the Josiah Crudup House BY: Date: (Name o Signer) WYATT L. MC GHEE Owner of the Person-McGhee House BY: Date: (Name of Signer) - 17 Appendix B Historic Buildings and Landscapes Recordation Plan Photographic Requirements Photographic views of each historic structure and associated outbuildings, including: Overall views Each elevation, including distant views showing the property in its setting Details of construction or design Views showing the relationship of the buildings to each other, the road, and any significant landscape features Aerial photographs of each historic property, showing the setting, relationship of the historic structures to the setting, and to each other. Format 4x5 or larger black and white negatives (all views). 8x10 black and white prints (all views). Color transparencies of all views, except aerial photographs. All processing to be done to archival standards. All photographs, negatives, and transparencies to be labeled according to Division of Archives and History standards. Copies and Curation One (1) set of all negatives, prints, and transparencies will be deposited with the North Carolina Division of Archives and History/State Historic Preservation Office to be made a permanent part of the statewide survey and iconographic collection. 18 a {® N V o c z N a = m o co o 70 m o N a m m m a Z 3 c c m 3 cr 3 N Q to 1 (B r- rn ea rn x v r i 7 O . 7 t t` s ?.r o 0 l z ? ? a ? O 1 Z? 1 N 1 ? a • Z o- r .0 1 I 0 '.40 ".? . I 0 0 z n 0 ?v 0 0 ?v y m G7 m a C" . r z , Z ? . . . . 1 1 0 ?. 004 tZG? tr nC Oa ZZ m 'o rases g0?? ? lD • • ?O • J I41 m 2 m 4 IC o • 'p to ? i O a ND `<zo C -? _ m (a O o 00 •al '-" mm O N Oz z° z 0 CO w mz ? y1 ZO ? v N i O m 3 Z N Z W z Z -i -4 a ao zr wz 1D qm 070 zm m z -1 In N v _ Z7 Z - 1 N D ? D - - ::o - C « ul) rri 0 O U) = v r O m 1 N - O Z -- \ 0 ND A O ffi? n 1 z V « Z a U) m? ou a D N r N c C7 -I r Cf) ? Cl) ~ o a m m ° D CO -i Z N n _ N a o.q ° z m N O n r' v m O Z ° ?o U) U3 C) 0 r > aa) Z Z Cf) m N m p '^ y' --? « m? 0 0 o - o o_ m -4 a ? o 00 Z r = 00 ZC « N (!1 m Cl) rn D z v « A _ 0 -y z V1 N JJ Z ? ? -1 ZI cf) ML v ?o n Cl) o m , z r ;u n m O = C) D Z ? M - --1 _ O Z 1 m n -n O « 0) N -P&. O a r m « D o m m D m C7 Cl) .A -1 N O Z - - N -n > 0 ° m _ SA C Z O p Z " C) N m z . 0 -? w m - I --? CO) < z m' m 0 n N C ? O z - ? vs 3 r CO o ° c-n 0 pa -I M r O z z Wv - - -- \ -4 (D 0> m m > 10 '?1 N M m z O Z =rZ1N m . z N m x 2 CO) O ?0 W ? ? N m M STNF o 1= W 1 , 4?. North Carolina Department of Cultural Resou James G. Martin, Governor Divis oM Patric Dorsey, Secretary ?a July 23, 1991 MEMORANDUM I Yrvc, - U L7 l= -? U: f Archhok an< -Hjst ki S. Pri gJr.,?isecto TO: L. Jack Ward, P.E., Manager Planning and Research Branch Division of Highways Department of Transports ion AUG - 5 1991 FROM: William S. Price, Jr.?, ' I DMIKR, INC.; TAMPA, FL SUBJECT: US 1 from Franklinton to Henderson, R-607, Franklin and Vance Counties GS 92-0009 Attached is the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the above project which will adversely affect the Person-McGhee Farm and Josiah Crudup House, properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places and protected under North Carolina General Statute 121-12(a). As director of the Division of Archives and History, I believe the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will adequately address the concerns we have regarding the historic properties, if it agrees to the MOA and to carrying out its five stipulations. It is my understanding that NCDOT wishes to issue a Finding of No Significant Impact on the environment under the State Environmental Policy Act and begin right-of-way plans. Since neither of these actions will result in immediate or irreparable damage to the.properties, I propose that NCDOT sign the MOA, obtain the signatures of Mr. McGhee and Mr. Holder, and forward it to me for presentation to the North Carolina Historical Commission at their November, 1991, meeting. Based on NCDOT's cooperation with the Historic Preservation Office and the comments we have received on the proposed plans from both property owners, I would expect the Historical Commission to give the MOA a favorable review and direct me to sign it. The fully signed MOA would constitute the commission's comments under G.S. 121-12(a). Although both property owners have indicated their acceptance of the June 18, 1991, plans, they may or may not be willing to concur in and sign the MOA. Their signatures on the agreement in November would certainly allay any questions or misgivings the Historical Commission might have. However, their not signing would not delay the commission's consideration 109 EastJones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807 of the project. By copy of this memorandum we are notifying the owners that your agency will be contacting them in the very near future. These comments are made in accord with G.S. 121-12(a) and Executive Order XVI.. If you have any questions regarding them, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763. WSP:slw Attachment cc: T. Harry Gatton, Chairman North Carolina Historical Commission Wyatt L. McGhee Herman J. Holder DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS P.O. BOX 1890 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 n a ai z A 0 0 W REPLY REFER TO Planning Division June u, 1991 Mr. L. J. Ward, P.E., Manager Planning and Environmental Branch Division of Highways North Carolina Department of Transportation Post Office Box 25201 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-5201 Dear Mr. Ward: ?SAVMH;)„: As requested in your letter of April 309 1991, we have reviewed the "State Environmental Assessment for proposed improvement of US 1, From US 1A (South of Franklinton) to US 1 Business (South of Henderson), Franklin and Vance Counties, R-607, State Project No. 6.399001T" and offer the following comments. There is one major stream and several smaller tributaries being crossed by the project. The hydrologic and hydraulic analysis should assure that there will be no significant increase in flood stages due to the proposed project. As mentioned in our letter dated August 229 1990, Department of the Army permit authorization, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act of 19779 as amended, will be required for the discharge of excavated or fill material in waters of the United States or any adjacent and/or isolated wetlands in conjunction with this project, including disposal of construction debris. Under our mitigation policy, impacts to wetlands should first be avoided or minimized. We will than consider compensation or mitigation for unavoidable impacts. When final plans are completed, including the extent and location of any work within waters of the United States and wetlands, our Regulatory Branch would appreciate the opportunity to review these plans for a project- specific determination of Department of the Army permit requirements. Should you have any questions, please contact Ms. Laura K. Manuele of our Regulatory Branch, Washington, North Carolina, at (919) 975-3609. We appreciate the opportunity to comment on this project. If we can be of further assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us. Saunders in¢ Division h ? United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Raleigh Field Office Post Office Box 33726 Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726 Mr. L.J. Ward, Manager Planning and Environmental'Branch N.C. Department of Transportation Division of Highways Post Office Box 25201 Raleigh, North Caroli.na.27611-5201 ¦ TA1E ? PR?EM?? •ssss¦ is s¦ ¦ June 5, 1991 `,INV? C 4TO C SUBJECT: State Environmental Assessment for US 1, from south of Franklinton) to US 1 Business (south of Henderson), Franklin and Vance Counties, T.I.P. R-607, State Project 6.399001T n 0 9 i 0 °o 4 Dear Mr. Ward: This responds to your April 30, 1991 letter soliciting comments on the subject document. This is the report of the Department of the Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and is submitted in accordance with provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 661-667e), and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543). General Comments The Service has reviewed the subject document and finds that the document provides a. good assessment of general fish and wildlife resources in the project area, but it is inadequate with regard to Federally listed threatened and endangered species. The Service appreciates efforts that have been made to avoid or minimize impacts to wetlands but is concerned over the loss of an estimated 12.6 acres of wetlands, primarily bottomland hardwoods, that would result from the construction of the proposed project. The Service places considerable value on palustrine forested wetlands. These habitats are of significant value to wildlife as sites for feeding, cover, migration, nesting and juvenile rearing. They also perform essential water quality functions such as pollution and sediment removal and flood water retention. Specific.Comments Section IV-C-2-e, V. 4-23. Protected Species. The proposed project has the potential to adversely affect the Federally-endangered dwarf wedge mussel (Alasmidonta heterodon) and Tar River spiny mussel (Elliptio (Canthvria) steinstansana). The visual surveys which were conducted along the stream banks are inadequate to document that these species do not occur in the project impact area. Appropriate surveys conducted by a professional biologist experienced in mussel surveys, particularly with regard to identification of the dwarf wedge mussel, are recommended. Additionally, although the document states that Federally-endangered Michaux' poison sumac (Rhus michauxii) potentially occurs in the project area, the results of surveys for this species were not provided. The Service cannot concur with a "no effect" finding until we receive additional. information assuring us that these species are not likely to be adversely affected by the proposed project. Section IV-C-2-b & c, P. 4-20,21. Mitigation/Permits. The document discusses general mitigation concerns but does not provide a mitigation plan nor make any commitment to develop and implement such a plan. It also indicates that individual wetland crossing impacts may be covered under certain Nationwide Permits, which reduces the likelihood of mitigation being required. The Service recommends that total wetland impacts be considered in the permitting process and in the environmental document and that all unavoidable wetland impacts be mitigated fully in accordance with the Service's Mitigation Policy (Federal Register 46(15): 7644-7663), January 23, 1981). Pending field confirmation, the forested wetlands that would be impacted are classified as Resource Category 2 habitat. The Service's mitigation goal for Category 2 is no net loss of in-kind habitat value. We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments. Sincerely yours,, Lt" L.K. Mike Gantt Supervisor 0 0 K Z 0 1 .^ SIM, J€: /QO? North Carolina Department of Administration James G. Martin, Governor June 19, 1991 Mr. Calvin Leggett N.C. Department of Transportation Program Development Branch Highway Building Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 Dear Mr. Leggett: James S. Lofton, Secretary RE: SCH File #91-E-4220-0799; Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Improvements to US 1 From US 1A, South of Franklinton, to US 1 Business, South of Henderson (TIP #R-607) The above referenced environmental information has been reviewed through the State Clearinghouse under the provisions of the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act. Attached to this letter are comments made by state/local agencies in the course of this review. Because of the nature of the comment(s), it has been determined that you may submit a Finding of No Significant Impact to the State Clearinghouse for compliance with the Act. The comments(s) should be taken into consideration in project development. Best regards. Sincerely, ?James S. LIr JSL:jt Attachment I ( ; -,_r f :? _ 1 } i L L - cc: Region K L --"- _ e 116 West Jones Street* Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-8003 • Telephone 919-733-7232 State Courier 51-01-00 An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer ?0 State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 James G. Martin, Governor William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary MEMORANDUM TO: Chrys Baggett State Clearinghouse FROM: Melba McGee Project Review Coordinator Douglas G. Lewis Director Planning and Assessment RE: 91-0799 US 1 Widening, Franklin and Vance Counties DATE: June 19, 1991 The Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources has reviewed the proposed project. As recognized in previous scoping comments, the construction of this project has potential environmental impacts. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has done a thorough job in evaluating some of these impacts but has fallen short in reducing wetland loss, developing an effective mitigation plan and providing accurate data on mussels. This department does not object to the environmental assessment but emphasizes that final project approval will depend on DOT working with our commenting divisions in adequately addressing their concerns. MM: bb P.O. Box 27657, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7057 Telephonc 919733-6376 . z North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission g 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391 Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director MEMORANDUM TO: Melba McGee, Division of Planning and Assessment Dept. of Environment, Health & Natural Resources FROM: Dennis L. Stewart, Manager Habitat Conservation Program 41-t? ljzalP DATE: June 13, 1991 SUBJECT: Administrative Action, Environmental Assessment, US 1 Widening Project from US 1-A South of Franklinton to US 1 BUS South of Henderson, State Project No. 6.39901T, T.I.P. No. R-607 The Wildlife Resources Commission has completed a review of the subject Environmental Assessment and professional biologists on our staff inspected the project area on May 22, 1991 to determine the environmental impact of the proposed action. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the N. C. Environmental Policy Act(G.S. 113A-1 et seq., as amended; 1 NCAC 25). First, we would like to compliment the N. C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for preparing a reasonably thorough documentation of the potential environmental impacts of this project, and a quality discussion of the alternatives. In general, we feel that when roadway improvements follow existing rights-of-way, environmental impacts have been minimized. With regards to the freshwater mussel surveys, it is our opinion that additional work will be required. The reported surveys were conducted at the wrong time of year and, as stated in the document, results are inconclusive. In addition, and as we stated in previous comments, we recommend that a mitigation plan be prepared to compensate for cumulative wetland losses associated with this project. Provided that the NCDOT will commit to additional mussel survey work prior to commencement of construction and development of a wetlands mitigation plan, we would be willing to concur with the findings of this EA. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. DLS/lp cc: Mike Scruggs, District 3 Wildlife Biologist i . P State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 James G. Martin, Governor June 3, 1991 George T. Everett, Ph.D. William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director MEMORANDUM TO: Melba McGee FROM: Alan Clark SUBJECT: Project No. 91-0799; EA for US 1 from US lA (South of Franklinton) to US 1 Business (South of Henderson), Franklin and Vance Counties The Division of Environmental Management's (DEM) Water Quality Section offers the following comments based on review of the subject document. 1) Alternative 3 impacts approximately 6.54 acres of wetlands versus 12.6 acres for the preferred alternative. Please discuss why Alternative 3 was not selected. 2) Why was a median width less than 30 feet not considered? Wetland impacts could be minimized with medians of less width. 3) Where will the stormwater collected by the curb and guttered sections be discharged? Direct discharge into surface waters should be avoided, if possible. 4) Endorsement of the EA/FONSI by DEM does not preclude the denial of the 401 certification upon application if wetland impacts have not been minimized and mitigated as appropriate. Questions regarding the 401 Certification should be directed to Mr. Ron Ferrell in DEM's Water Quality Planning Branch. 91-0780.mem/SEPA3 cc: Ron Ferrell REGIONAL OFFICES Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem 704/251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 919/733-2314 919/946-6481 919/395-3900 919/896-7007 ?.i Pollution Prevention Pays P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 An Equal OPportunity Affirmative Action Employer 4 k State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Division of Forest Resources 512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 James G. Martin, Governor William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Griffiths Forestry Center 2411 Garner Road Clayton, North Carolina 27520 May 17, 1991 Stanford M. Adams Director MEMORANDUM TO: Melba McGee C-1 :.X:f?<_:: _ i Environmental Assessment Unit ll ? FROM: Don H. Robbins f? ?l68L g5'4r`? Staff Forester SUBJECT: EA for the Proposed Widening of US #1 from US IA (South of Franklinton) to US #1 Business (South of Henderson) in Franklin and Vance Counties PROJECT #91-0799 DUE DATE 5-30-91 We have reviewed the above subject environmental document and have the following comments: 1. We have no objections to the proposed improvements. 2. All of our concerns have been addressed except the document does not indicate the number of upland woodland acres that will have to be removed to permit construction. Only forested wetland and bottomland forested acres are indicated. DHR/la pc: Warren Boyette - CO File PO. Box '7687. Kalei,h, North Carolina 27611J687 "Ielephone 919733 2162 An Equ, 1 Oppurcunih• Athrma:^:c A,n<l:` Empfo, cr + c State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources I Reviewing Office: INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW - PROJECT COMMENTS Project Number: Due Date: 4c{i u q 5--3c q! After review of this project it has been determined that the EHNR permit(s) indicated must be obtained in order for this project to comply with North Carolina Law. Questions regarding tnese permits should be addressed to the Regional Office indicated on the reverse of the form. app cduum , imormauon ano guioeunes relative to these plans and permits are available from the same R i eg onal Office. Normal Process Ti me PERMITS SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS (statutory time limit) D Permit to construct & operate wastewater treatment f i Application 90 days before begin construction or award of 30 days ac lities, sewer system extensions, & sewer construction contracts On-site inspection. Post-application systems not discharging into state surface waters. technical conference usual (90 days) NPDES • permit to discharge into surface water and/or i Application 180 days before begin activity. On-site inspection. 90.120 days D perm t to operate and construct wastewater facilities Pre-application conference usual. Additionally, obtain permit to discharging into state surface waters. construct wastewater treatment facility-granted after NPDES. Reply (N/A time, 30 days after receipt of plans or issue of NPDES permit-whichever is later. Water Use Permit Pre-application technical conference usually necessary 30 days (NIA) Well Construction Permit NIA 7 days (15 days) ? Dredge and Fill Permit Application copy must be served on each riparian property owner. On-site inspection Pre-a lication f 55 days . pp con erence usual. Filling may require Easement to Fill from N.C. Department of (90 days) Administration and Federal Dredge and Fill Permit. D Permit to construct & operate Air Pollution Abatement 60 d facilities andior Emission Sources N/A ays (90 days) Any open burning associated with subject proposal lY?tl must be in compliance with 15 NCAC 2D.0520. Demolition or renovations of structures containing , asbestos material must be iniccmpliance with NCAC 2D.0525 which requires notification and removal N/A 60 days . prior to demolition. Complex Source Permit required under 15 NCAC 2D.0800. (90 days) The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be properly addressed for any land disturbing activity. An erosion & sedimentation control plan ill w be required if one or more acres to be disturbed. Plan filed with proper Regional Office (Land Quality Sect.) at least 30 days befo•=_ begin activity. The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be addressed with respect to the referrenced Local Ordinance: On-site inspection usual. Surety bend filed with EHNR as shown: Any area mined greater than one acre must be permited. Mining Permit AFFECTED LAND AREA AMOUNT OF BOND 30 da s y Less than 5 acres 5 2,500 5 but less than 10 acres 5,000 10 but less than 25 acres 12,500 (60 days) 25 or more acres 5,000 North Carolina Burnin ermit O g p On-site inspection by N.C. Division Forest Resources if permit 1 d exceeds 4 days a (N/A) S ecial Gro d Cl p un earance Burning Permit • 22 counties in coastal N.C. with organic soils On-site inspection by N.D. Division Forest Resources required "if more th fi 1 day an ve acres of ground clearing activities are involved. Inspections (N/A) should be requested at least ten days before actual burn is planned." Oil Refining Facilities N/A 90.120 days (NIA) If permit required, application 60 days before begin construction. Dam Safety Permit Applicant must hire N.C. qualified engineer to: prepare plans, i 30 days nspect construction, certify construction is according to EHNR approv- ed plans. May also require permit under mosquito control program. An a (NIA) 404 permit from Corps of Engineers. Ps-105 Continued on reverse J . 1841: C CITY OF HENDERSON Post Office Box 1434 180 Beckford Drive Henderson, North Carolina 27536-1434 Phone: (919) 492-6111 FAX: (919) 492-7935 OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER ERIC M. WILLIAMS May 15, 1991 Mr. L. J. Ward, P.E., Manager Planning and Environmental Branch N. C. Division of Highways P. O. Box 25201 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 RE: Your Transmittal of April 30th, 1991 State Environmental Assessment - U.S.*1 Widening Project State Project No. 6.399001T Dear Mr. Ward: Please accept this letter acknowledging the receipt of your subject correspondence by Mayor Young's Office. In fact, as noted in your letter, we also received a referral several days ago from our local Council of Government Office as part of the Intergovernmental Review Process concerning this same project. The City has reviewed the Assessment Report and feels quite confident that he environmental safeguards suggested will be more than adequate for any of the alternatives chosen. In particular, we concur with your Basis for the Environmental Assessment Report, on page IV of the Summary which notes in part "The proposed U.S.*1 improvements will be constructed utilizing the existing road realignment and no significant impacts are expected to result As such, it has been determined that the minimal impacts associated with the proposed action require environmental assessment and no Environmental Impact Statement will be required." As your office may very well be aware, this segment will be one of the several associated with the four-landing of this corridor from Henderson/Vance County to Raleigh/Wake County. The ?. portion through Vance County is scheduled for completion this 4 summer and we have experienced no environmentally related i_ concerns regarding this construction. Consequently, we believe o that every possible action should be taken to keep this project on schedule (and speed it up if at all possible) as the full benefits from this project would only be realized once the full four laning is complete. We would request that you provide us a copy of the "Finding of No Significant Impact" at the appropriate time. -2- L. J. Ward/NC Div. of Hwy. 5/15/91 Thank you for giving us the opportunity to review the Assessment Report and the chance to comment. Please feel free to contact us further if additional information is required. Very truly yours, CITY 0 RSON Eric M. ms City Ma EMW/dew CC: Mayor Robert G. Young, Jr. n o: K n? or o- P? P O? C C A K Z r ? ?f T h? KERR - TAR REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS P.O. BOX 709 238 ORANGE STREET HENDERSON, N.C. 27536 PHONE (919) 492-8561 FAX (919) 492-9110 Neil Mallory, Executive Director _ C , . P _ MEMBER UNITS COUNTIES Franklin Granville Person Vance Warren MUNICIPALITIES Bunn Creedmoor Franklinton Henderson Kittrell Louisburg Macon 1.!iddieburg Norl i na Oxford Roxboro Stem St ova I I Warrenton Youngsvitle Ms. Chrys Baggett Department of Administration State Clearinghouse 116 W. Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27603-8003 May 31, 1991 RE: State Number 91-E-4220-0799 N. C. Intergovernmental Review Process Response - Environmental Assessment and Proposed Improvements to U. S. #1 from U. S. # 1A, South of Franklinton to U. S. #1 Business, South of Henderson Dear Ms. Baggett: The four-laning of U.S. #1 corridor from Henderson to Raleigh has been a major priority for some time; and, would be a tremendous economic boost to the entire area. Completion of the section South of Franklinton to South of Henderson (subject review) is essential to this goal. Relative to the environmental impact of alternatives outlined in this project, it appears that adequate safeguards are sufficient in the design and routing process of any of the alternatives that may be selected. We encourage that this project proceed on schedule. NM:fs Sincerely yours, Neil Mallory Executive Director Vutirr Lountg ?Qoarb of (Eonlmissionrrs ranrr GuntU GUrthnusr 1r$?? 2 ! 1991 ?.irnbrrsnn, X. T. 27536 Jerry L. Ayscue County Manager/Finance Officer Telephone 919 492-2141 ow T Y Q •R?I I •io+• • • •?`?r 't?iltrM ••C?R??? - 1 May 17, 1991 Mr. Neil Mallory, Kerr-Tar Regional P.O. Box 709 Executive Director Council of Governments Henderson, NC 27536 Dear Neil: Sandra K. Catherwood Clerk to Board Telephone 919 438-3207 Although Vance County's normal response to projects chan- neled through the NC Intergovernmental Review Process is facili- tated through the Review and Comment Form, the significance of the US Highway #1 Project to our area warrants a formal response from our unit of government, much like Henderson City Manager, Eric Williams' correspondence to you. The County of Vance has repeatedly (over a period of fifteen to twenty years) and emphatically solicited the four-laning of the US #1 corridor all the way from Henderson to Raleigh. Com- pletion of this project will provide essential economic develop- ment opportunities to the entire area. It perhaps is.the one remaining key to a burst of economic activity for us. We firmly believe that adequate safeguards are provided to protect the environment during and after the completion of this project. We are also appreciative of the extensive effort that has been exerted in formulating plans to environmentally protect the surrounding area. We are confident that such planning will insure the environmental integrity of that part of the County. ? ? t Mr. Neil Mallory May 17, 1991 Page 2 Needless to say further, the County of Vance supports the environmental assessment for improvements to US #1. If you need additional information, please let me know. Thank you for the opportunity to respond on this vital project. W}t4i,,kindest regards, Jeremy L. Ays ue C unty Mana er xc: Terry Garrison, Commissioner Chairman Eric M. Williams, City Manager Benny Finch, Economic Development Director ? o _T=10'F. HENDF9?Oy11i •;1841 . Rk?z" C AiO*7 OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER ERIC M. WILLIAMS CITY OF HENDERSON Post Office Box 1434 180 Beckford Drive Henderson, North Carolina 27536-1434 Phone: (919) 492-6111 FAX: (919) 492-7935 May no, 1991 Mr. Neil Mallory, Executive Director Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments P. 0. Box 709 Henderson, NC 27536 RE: NC Intergovernmental Review Process Response Environmental Assessment and Proposed Improvements to U. S.#1 from U. S41A, South of Franklinton, to U.S.#1 Business, South of Henderson State Application Identifier No. 91-E-4220-0799 Dear Neil: The City has received your transmittal relative to the above project with a request that we provide our response on or before June 3; 1991. Under normal circumstances I would simply return the form indicating that we are in favor of the project and had no particular question regarding the Environmental Assessment, as prepared by the Planning and Environmental Branch of the NCDOT. However, given the overwhelming importance of this project, I feel compelled to write you on behalf of the City, particularly concerning this project since we consider it so vital to the future economic well being of Henderson and Vance County. As you know, the section of this project through Vance County is now under construction and is scheduled for completion during the summer of this year. The City of Henderson has continued to encourage the Department of Transportation, our Legislative Delegation, and others about the overall importance of completing the four laning corridor all the way from Henderson to Raleigh and the portion which is the subject of your comment form is essential to that overall goal. Along these same lines you will see a copy of recent correspondence from the Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (including a Resolution) which we feel reflects quite adequately our position regarding this entire project. We also intend to list this one of our major concerns during the upcoming Transportation Improvement Project Update Meetings, which for this NCDOT Division will be held in the Roxboro Council Chambers this coming Wednesday afternoon, May 15th. Insofar as the various alternatives outlined in the Assessment, and the possible environmental impact of each, we believe there are sufficient safeguards in place in NCDOT's design and routing process which would make any of the alternatives chosen acceptable and environmentally sensitive. J • f _ L MallerY/ 1 Consequently, please forward our strong and cont_inue.d endorsement along to those receiving the Intergover imentai ievieltiJ Process comments and please f eel free to contact :;.s fiir tiler if additional information is needed. Very truly yours, CITY OF HENDERSON Eric M. sams City Manager EMW/dew Attachment CC: {w/supplemental attachments} Mayor Young Mr. 3erry Ayscue, County Manager Raleigh Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau December 14, 1990 The Honorable Robert G. "Chic" Young Mayor City of Henderson P. O. Box 1434 Henderson, NC 27536 Dear Mayor Young: The widening of US 1 between Raleigh and Henderson has been the subject of interest of many individuals and organizations for some time. During our December 11, 1990 Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau board of directors meeting, we passed the attached resolution in hope that we can keep it as a priority in the North Carolina Transportation Improvement Plan. Our organization would like to support you and others in convincing those in the decision-making capacities on the importance of this project to the economy of North Carolina. Now many prospective visitors and business prospects pass directly through North Carolina on I-95 going north or south with little opportunity or interest in stopping. We feel that the "Capital Route" will have economic significance to the communities along that route. We also feel that this route will give them more incentive to stop in North Carolina thus having more far reaching economic ramifications. We hope you will adopt a resolution similar to this or write a letter to those you feel can assist in keeping this a priority on the North Carolina Transportation Improvement Plan. We all recognize the state faces a major budget problem, and that the General Assembly in 1991 will have a difficult time keeping the Transportation Improvement Plan on track. We hope this project is not only retained, but is kept on schedule. Thank you for your. efforts in the past and please look to us to continue to support this important project for our state. Sincerely, S. Leigh Wilson Chairman of the Board SLW:lmb Enclosure: Map Resolution 225 Hillsborough St. • Suite 400 • PO Box 1879 • Raleigh, NC 27602 -1879 • (919) 834-5900* (800) 868-6666 • FAX (919) 831-2887 Rale1 9_ Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, tourism is a major contributor to our state's economy; and WHEREAS, highway transportation continues to be the most popular means of travel for tourists; and WHEREAS, North Carolina needs to provide incentives for travelers to remain in our state for longer periods of time; and WHEREAS, the timely widening of US 1 from I-85 at Henderson southward would create an alternative route through the capital of North Carolina for tour operators, travel planners and individual travelers; and WHEREAS, this new capital route would be approximately the same distance from Petersburg, VA to Benson, NC as it is now on I-95, providing further incentive for tourism, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau requests the state of North Carolina and its Department of Transportation to consider the state's economic ramifications and keep the widening of US 1 between Raleigh and I-85 at the highest priority in its transportation improvement plan. 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Lrr -B / SArtrl -_A 1 _C : Yrr WO-ft _.C 1 1 2• 58 :% t :54 MILES 5t 7m 8 23 m too in Sit ri tt1 IN w uLarRgp MEMBER UNITS COUNTIES Franklin Granville Person Vance Warren MUNICIPALITIES Bunn Creedmoor Franklinton Henderson Kittrell Louisburg Macon Middleburg Nor I i na Oxford Roxboro Stem Stovall Warrenton Youngsv i I le KERR -TAR REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS P.O. Box 709 138 ORANGE STREET HENDERSON, N.C. 27536 PHONE (919) 492.8561 Neil Mallory, Executiye Director S N. C. INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROCES> Review and COm-nent ^orm This office received the attached information about a proposal which could affect your jurisdiction. If you need more information contact the applicant directly. If you wish to comment on this proposed action, complete this form wits; comments and return. to .this office by- June 3, 1991 Jf you need additional time past the due date, please contact our office as soon as possible. If no, comment is received by the above date it will be assumed you have no comments regarding this proposal. State Aul ication Identifier 91-E-4220-0799 Commenters Name L(Lc G JA,,(.c..1A Nts Title C" f?,???d,??-? Representing G`r7 ocal government Address Q r3 . (?ck" 14'3 Q- Phone q 1 e{/ 4-q Z• 61 t 1 Date 1?> AA4 -f t g 4 l COMMENTS: (attach additional pace if necessarv) Vl? S TJ GJa L'1 ?'120 jj?GC` A14 1 Ja P, prlcL L4, ?,UU L?_'?? C;t4 ??14;C s cnx-u A tFr-,,> t a 7i l s6'4nC C"'AU (Ii!A(AAc rr7f%_ 4 s sc'S5? L'1 dT f ?I ? f3-f 9C0=:!7_. G ? ? Ati6-r a•l ?c7Z.