The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutU-4401-O?OF SAT ?RpG MEMORANDUM February 10, 2004 TO: Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Director NCDOT Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch FROM: Cynthia F. Van Der Wiele, NCDOT Coordinator C1)4") SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheets for Realignment of the Intersection of SR 2804 (Reedy Creek Road) and SR 2805 (Harrisburg Road), Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, State Project No. 9.8109822, TIP No. U-4401. In reply to your correspondence dated February 4, 2004 (received February 9, 2004) in which you requested comments for the referenced project, preliminary analysis of the project indicates that the following water resources in Hydrologic Unit 030711 will be impacted: Stream (Index) McKee Creek (13-17-8-4) Water Quality Classification C; §303(d) list.of impaired waters Section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act requires states to develop a §303(d) list of waters not meeting water quality standards or which have impaired uses. States are also required to develop Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) or management strategies for §303(d) listed waters to address impairment. McKee Creek was listed in part for having excess sediment derived from urban runoff(storm sewers. NC Division of Water Quality has the following comments: Environmental Documentation 1. The environmental document should provide a detailed and itemized presentation of the proposed impacts to wetlands and streams with corresponding mapping. If mitigation is required, it is preferable to present a conceptual (if not finalized) mitigation plan with the environmental documentation. Appropriate mitigation plans will be required prior to issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification. Design & Construction 1. The DWQ requests that DOT use Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters (March 1997) throughout the design and construction of this project due to the presence of a §303(d)- listed stream. 2. Within this sub-basin, sedimentation and storm water runoff are major water quality concerns. In order to reduce sedimentation in receiving waters, ¦ same day seeding and mulching is strongly encouraged; ¦ storm water runoff from the project should be designed to be directed to grassed swales, buffer areas, preformed scour holes, retention basins or other site-appropriate means of receiving pre-treatment, rather than routed directly into streams. N. C. Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address) 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location) (919) 733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), (hgp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands) Customer Service #: 1-877-623-6748 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director Division of Water Quality 3. Sediment and erosion control measures should not be placed in wetlands. Sediment should be removed from any water pumped from behind a cofferdam before the water is returned to the stream. 4. Borrow/waste areas should not be located in wetlands. It is likely that compensatory mitigation will be required if wetlands are impacted by waste or borrow. 5. Wetland and stream impacts should be avoided to the maximum extent practical. If this is not possible, alternatives that minimize wetland impacts should be chosen. In accordance with the NCDWQ Wetlands Rules 115A NCAC 2H.0506(b)(6)1, mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than 150 linear feet to any single perennial stream. In the event that mitigation becomes required, the mitigation plan should be designed to replace appropriate lost functions and values. In accordance with the NCDWQ Wetlands Rules 115A NCAC 2H.0506 (h)(3) 1, the Wetland Restoration Program (WRP) or Ecological Enhancement Program (EEP) may be available compensatory mitigation. Thank you for requesting our input at this time. The DOT is reminded that issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification requires that appropriate measures be instituted to ensure that water quality standards are met and designated uses are not degraded or lost. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Cynthia Van Der Wiele at (919) 733.5715. Attachment pc: Steve Lund, USACE Asheville Field Office Chris Militscher, USEPA Marella Buncick, USFWS Marla Chambers, NCWRC Michele James, Project Development Engineer, NCDOT PDEA File Copy DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WATER QUALl"I Y SE("' 1100, MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDo TIPPETT GOVERNOR 'SECRETARY February 4, 2004 MEMORANDUM TO: Ms. Cynthia Van der Wiele Division of Water Quality/Wetlands FROM: Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Director&- Lz Project Development and Environmental Analy is Branch SUBJECT: Charlotte, Intersection Realignment - SR 2804 (Reedy Creek Road) and SR 2805 (Harrisburg Road), Mecklenburg County, WBS Project No. 36774.1.1, TIP Project No. U-4401 The Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch has begun studying the proposed improvements to the SR 2804 (Reedy Creek Road)/SR 2805 (Harrisburg Road) intersection. The project is included in the 2004-2010 North Carolina Transportation , improvement Program and is scheduled for right of way in fiscal year 2005 and construction in fiscal year 2006. The project consists of realigning the intersection of SR 2804 (Reedy Creek Road) and SR 2805 (Harrisburg Road). These improvements include either a two-lane section or a three- lane section. The project length is approximately 0.62 mile. We would appreciate any information you might have that would be helpful in evaluating potential environmental impacts of the project. If applicable, please identify any permits or approvals which may be required by your agency. Your comments will be used in the preparation of a State Minimum Criteria. This document will be prepared in.accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act. It is desirable that your agency respond by Marc122, 2004 so that your comments can be used in the preparation of this document. If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Michele James, Project Development Engineer, of this Branch at (919) 733-7844, Ext. 233. Please include.the TIP Project Number in all correspondence and comments. GJT/plr -? eµ4 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FEB 0' 9 2004 Attachment MAILING ADDRESS: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH NC 27699-1548 TELEPHONE: 919-733-3141 FAX: 919-733-9794 WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG LOCATION: TRANSPORTATION BUILDING `1'SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET RALEIGH NC PROJE?C•?'• .wx --.- Mi. NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS > PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS BRANCH Charlotte. Intersection realignment. SR 2804 (Reedy Creek Rood) and SR 2805 (Old Harrisburg Rood). Mecklenburg County. T.I.P. U-4401 Vicinity Map N t` a,o- STATFp f!? J r ?n STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GOVERNOR MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: January 15, 2004 Ms. Cynthia Van der Wiele Division of Water Quality/Wetlands LYNDo TIPPETT SECRETARY Michele James, Project Development Engineer Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch SUBJECT: Realignment of Intersection, SR 2804 (Reedy Creek Road), Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, State Project No. 9.8109822, WBS No. 367741.1, TIP Project No. U-4401 A scoping meeting was held October 16, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 470 of the Transportation Building. The following were in attendance: Danny Rogers Alden Whitmore Karen Reynolds Roger Thomas Mike Little Ronald Young John Pilipchuk Jerome Nix Don Parker Jeff Jaeger Betsy Watson Terry Arellano Reuben Crummy Rob Hanson Richard Silverman Charles Cox Beth Smyre Tim Gardiner Michele James MAILING ADDRESS: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH NC 27699-1548 Mecklenburg-Union MPO Division 10 Congestion Management Roadway Design Roadway Design Program Development Geotechnical Hydraulics Traffic Control Traffic Safety Traffic Engineering - Signals Statewide Planning Statewide Planning PD&EA PD & EA - OHE PD & EA PD & EA PD & EA - OHE PD & EA TELEPHONE: 919-733-3141 FAX: 919-733-9794 WEBSITE. WWW.NCDOT.ORG LOCATION: TRANSPORTATION BUILDING 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET RALEIGH NC I* 2 The following narrative presents the highlights of the scoping meeting: • The revised WBS No. is 36774. 1.1 • The purpose of the project is to realign the existing intersection away from the new I-485 interchange which will reduce the accident potential conflict with the interchange and the intersection. • Two alternatives were presented and discussed, Alternative 1 and Alternative 2. After comparing the two alternatives, meeting participants agreed to carry forward only one alternative, Alternative 1. • Alternative 1: No impacts to streams One relocatee 40 mph design speed Minimizes property impacts New distance from the proposed I-485 / Harrisburg Road ramp intersection to the relocated Reedy Creek Road intersection is approximately 900 feet. Proposed intersection tie does not conflict with the superelevation along Harrisburg Road. The east approach will be a 3-lane curb and gutter section. The west approach will be a 2-lane shoulder section with 8-foot shoulders (4-foot paved; 4-foot turf). • The current estimated costs: Right of Way $2,200,000 Construction $2,450,000 -------------- TOTAL $4,650,000 • The current TIP costs are: Right of Way $1,800,000 Construction $1,000,000 Prior Years $ 150,000 TOTAL $2,950,000 • Adjacent Projects: R-2123 - I-485 Charlotte Eastern Loop on new location and B-4580.- Bridge Replacement Project on Reedy Creek Road • The project will not impact streams. • Environmentally sensitive waters are not present. • Functional Classification: Reedy Creek Road - Other Principal Arterial Harrisburg Road - Rural Major Collector 3 • Since the project is on a tight schedule and Roadway needs to request surveys, they asked that the CIW be held by January. (The workshop will be held December 11".) • The Mecklenburg -Union MPO asked that provisions be made for bicycle lanes. NCDOT will put in wide lanes so that the City will have the option of striping for bicycle lanes in the future. • The existing right of way width is 60 feet along Reedy Creek Road. The proposed right- of-way width for the relocation of Reedy Creek Road will be determined during the preliminary design phase of the project. • NCDOT will replace sidewalk disturbed by construction and only on one side of Reedy Creek Road on the eastern approach. The Mecklenburg-Union MPO will give further consideration to sidewalk. • The proposed project is not on the Thoroughfaze Plan. • Two historic properties, the Jordan House and the Bruton House, are in the project area. Both properties have been determined not eligible for the National Register of Historic places; however, the Jordan House has been locally designated. The proposed project limits end right where the Jordan House property begins. Richard Silverman has requested to see the design plans when they are completed. He will coordinate with the Charlotte Historic Landmark Commission. • NCDOT Traffic Engineering Signals Unit will evaluate signal needs for the new alignment. They will coordinate with the City of Charlotte. • Statewide Planning has provided updated traffic since the scoping meeting. • The project will be funded with Loop Funds. • A State Minimum Criteria (SMC) be completed for this project, since only 6.2 acres of land will be impacted. • The current planning document, right-of-way, and construction schedules for the project are as follows: SMC 02/05 Completion Right-of-Way SFY 06/05 Construction SFY 06/06 MLJ/plr O?O?WAT ?RQG r September 17, 2003 MEMORANDUM TO: Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Director NCDOT Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch FROM: Cynthia F. Van Der Wiele, NCDOT Coordinator GcJde-J SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheets for Realignment of the Intersection of SR 2804 (Reedy Creek Road) and SR 2805 (Harrisburg Road), Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, State Project No. 9.8109822, TIP No. U-4401. In reply to your correspondence dated September 9, 2003 (received September 16, 2002) in which you requested comments for the referenced project, preliminary analysis of the project indicates that the following water resources in Hydrologic Unit 030711 will be impacted: Stream (Index) Water Quali ' Classification McKee Creek (13-17-8-4) C; §303(d) list of impaired waters Section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act requires states to develop a §303(d) list of waters not meeting water quality standards or which have impaired uses. States are also required to develop Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) or management strategies for §303(d) listed waters to address impairment. McKee Creek was listed in part for having excess sediment derived from urban runoff/storm sewers. NC Division of Water Quality has the following comments: Environmental Documentation 1. The environmental document should provide a detailed and itemized presentation of the proposed impacts to wetlands and streams with corresponding mapping. If mitigation is required, it is preferable to present a conceptual (if not finalized) mitigation plan with the environmental documentation. Appropriate mitigation plans will be required prior to issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification. Design & Construction 1. The DWQ requests that DOT use Best Management Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters (March 1997) throughout the design and construction of this project due to the presence of a §303(d)-listed stream. 2. Within this sub-basin, sedimentation and storm water runoff are major water quality concerns. In order to reduce sedimentation in receiving waters, ¦ same day seeding and mulching is strongly encouraged; ¦ storm water runoff from the project should be designed to be directed to grassed swales, buffer areas, preformed scour holes, retention basins or other site-appropriate means of receiving pre- treatment, rather than routed directly into streams. 3. Sediment and erosion control measures should not be placed in wetlands. Sediment should be removed from any water pumped from behind a cofferdam before the water is returned to the stream. N. C. Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address) 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location) (919) 733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), (httn://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands) Customer Service #: 1-877-623-6748 4. Borrow/waste areas should not be located in wetlands. It is likely that compensatory mitigation will be rPSnirarl if watlanrlc arP impactPj h37 umastP nr hnrrnw A M-0- Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director Division of Water Quality R ' 5. Wetland and stream impacts should be avoided to the maximum extent practical. If this is not possible, alternatives that minimize wetland impacts should be chosen. In accordance with the NCDWQ Wetlands Rules { 15A NCAC 2H.0506(b)(6)1, mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than 150 linear feet to any single perennial stream. In the event that mitigation becomes required, the mitigation plan should be designed to replace appropriate lost functions and values. In accordance with the NCDWQ Wetlands Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0506 (h)(3) ), the Wetland Restoration Program (WRP) or Ecological Enhancement Program (EEP) may be available compensatory mitigation. Thank you for requesting our input at this time. The DOT is reminded that issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification requires that appropriate measures be instituted to ensure that water quality standards are met and designated uses are not degraded or lost. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Cynthia Van Der Wiele at (919) 733.5715. Attachment pc: Steve Lund, USACE Asheville Field Office Chris Militscher, USEPA Marella Buncick, USFWS Marla Chambers, NCWRC File Copy ?Q au? STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL F. EASLEY GOVERNOR September 9, 2003 I L 'DSlTJ1 P MEMORANDUM TO: Ms. Cynthia Van der Wiele Division of Water Quality/Wetlands `CEP J. 2003 FROM: Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Director NATERQUUALITYSE ON Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheets for the Realignment of the Intersection of SR 2804 (Reedy Creek Road) and SR 2805 (Harrisburg Road), Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, State Project No. 9.8109822, WBS No. 35655, TIP No. U-4401, Division 10. Attached for your review and comments are the Scoping sheets for the subject project (see attached map for project location). The purpose of these sheets and the related review procedure is to have an early "meeting of the minds" as to the scope of work that should be performed and thereby enable us to better implement the project. A Scoping meeting for this project is scheduled for October 16, 2003 at 10:00 AM in the Project Development and Environmental Analysis ranc on erence Room (Room 470). You may provide us with your comments at the meeting or mail them to us prior to that date. Thank you for your assistance in this part of our planning process. If there are any questions about the meeting or the Scoping sheets, please call Michele James, Project Development Engineer, at 733-7844, Ext. 233. Please include the TIP Project Number in all correspondence and comments. GJT/plr Attachment -? an U MAILING ADDRESS: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH NC 27699-1548 13 -!7-e_y 0 3 07/1 303 LYNDO TIPPETT SECRETARY may.,- ? w r? use TELEPHONE: 919-733-3141 LOCATION: FAX: 919-733-9794 TRANSPORTATION BUILDING 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET WEBSITE: WWWNCDOT.ORG RALEIGH NC Date 9/2/03 Revision Date Project Development Stage Programming Planning X Design TIP # U-4401 Project # 9.8109822 WBS # 35655 Division 10 County Mecklenburg Route SR 2804 (Reedy Creek Rd) and SR 2805 (Harrisburg Road Functional Classification SR 2804 (Reedy Creek Road) -Other Principal Arterial and SR 2805 (Harrisburg Road) -Rural Major Collector Length 0.438 miles Purpose of Project: Realign existing intersection further away from the new I-485 Interchange. This realignment will result in decreased conflict potential between the Reedy Creek intersection with I-485 and with Harrisburg Road. Description of project (including specific limits) and major elements of work: The project calls for the realignment of the intersection of SR 2804 (Reedy Creek Road) and SR 2805 (Harrisburg Road). Type of environmental documents to be prepared: State Minimum Criteria (SMC) Environmental study schedule: SMC BEGIN COMPLETE In Pro February 2004 Will there be special funding participation by municipality, developers, or other? Yes No X If yes, by whom and amount: ($) , or (%) How and when will this be paid? Type of Facility: Two-lane (24-foot) with grass shoulders Type of Access Control: Full . Partial None X Type of Roadway: Interchanges Grade Separations Stream Crossings Typical Section of Roadway: Traffic: Current(2000) 4200 vpd Design Year(2020) 7500 vnd Trucks: Duals % TTST'S % Design Standards Applicable: AASHTO 311 Design Speed: Preliminary Resurfacing Design: Preliminary Pavement Design: Current Cost Estimate: Construction Cost (including engineering and contingencies)... $ 2,200,000 TIP Right of Way Cost (including rel., util., and acquisition) .... $ 1,800,000 Total Cost...... ......................................... $ 4,000.000 TIP Cost Estimate: Construction ..........................................$ 1,000,000 Right of Way ......................................... $ 1,800,000 Prior Years Cost ........................ $ 150,000 ......................... . . . Total Cost ........................................... $ 2,950,000 List any special features, such as railroad involvement, which could affect cost or schedule of project: ITEMS REQUIRED (X) COMMENTS: COST Estimated Costs of Improvements: X Construction Surveying ............................. $ 15,000 X New Pavement ...................................... $ 704,000 -Surface ...................................... $ X Pavement Removal ................................ .$ 21,600 _ X Resurfacing ................................... $ 57,600 X Fine Grading ............................. $ 38.000 Milling & Recycling (Removal) .................... $ Tu rnouts ................................................ $ X Shoulder Construction:.. ............................... .$ 30,000 _ Earthwork ........................................ $ Subsurface Items: .................................. $ X Subgrade and Stabilization ........................... $ 100,650 X Drainage (List any special items)........... .......... $ 87,780 - Sub-Drainage ...................................... $ - Structures: Width x Length -Bridge Rehabilitation x ........ $ -New Bridge x ........ $ -Widen Bridge x ........ $ -Remove Bridge x ........ $ -New Culverts: Size Length Fill Ht. ..... $ -Culvert Extension .............................. $ -Retaining Walls: Type Avg. Ht. Skew ..... $ X 1' 6" Concrete Curb & Gutter .......................... $ 21,000 _ Concrete Island Removal ........................... $ X 5" Monolithic Concrete Island ......................... .$ 56,000 _ Concrete Sidewalk .................................. $ X Steel Beam Guardrail ................................... .$ 750 - Guardrail Removal ................................... $ X Erosion Control ................................ .. ... $ 22,500 - Landscape ........................................ $ - Lighting .......................................... $ X Traffic Control ..................................... $ 50,000 -Signing: ...................... $ -Upgrading ........................... $ X Traffic Signals X-New ........................... $ 40,000 -Revised ........................ $ _ RR Signals: -New .............................. $ -Revised ........................... $ _ Rubberized RR X-ing (2-lane)........... $ If 3R: Drainage Safety Enhancement ..............$ -Roadside Safety Enhancement ............. $ -Realignment for Safety Upgrade............ $ X Unclassified Excavation .............................. $ 67,500 X Borrow Excavation ................................. $ 63,000 X Pavement Markings: Paint Thermo X Markers X .......... $ 5,520 -Delineators ........................................ $ Other X (Mob.andMisc.) ............................. $ 655,100 _-(Clearing & Grubbing) .............................. $ 72,000 X CSupplementary Clearing & Grubbing) ................. $ 2,000 Utility construction- water) ........................... $ CONTRACT COST (Subtotal): $ 2,110,000 Contingencies & Engineering .............................. $ 340,000 P.E. Costs ........................ $ Force Account .......................................... $ Subtotal: $ 2,450,000 X Right of Way: -Will Contain within Existing Right of Way: Yes _No X -Existing Right of Way Width: 60 feet -New Right of Way Needed: Width 90-120 feet Est. Cost $ 1,800,000(TIP) ,Easements: Type Width Est. Cost $ -Utilities: $ Right of Way Subtotal (TIP):$ 1,800,000 Total-Estimated Cost : (Includes TIP R/W) -- 11 $ 4,250,000 dory A41ulolA I Ol'd-n 'd'I'l 'A 4uno0 binqualNo»IH •(pooa 6ingsljjoH pi0) SOBZ aS puo (pooa Aoe j:) Apsed) b08,7 2iS 64uewublica. u01409s io.4ul 60440l.Joya H:)NVMB SISAIVNV IVIN3WNOIIIAN3 CINV 1N3WdOl3A3a 1J3fObd SAVMHJIH JO NOISIAIQ NOI1V1bOdSNVSI AO 1N3W18Vd3a VNIIOWD HDION S2i313W0?1N 5 b? Z I 0 S3?IW 1=' r Y i i ,l f i F? N R y? ? f i-Crlrodd