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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TkANSPORTATION
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GovERNOR
February 10, 1999
MEMORANDUM 'I O:
FROM:
P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
Ms. Cyndi Bell
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E. NORRIS TOLSON
SECRETARY
Danny Wiegand
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
SUBJECT: Scoping Meeting Minutes for Intersection Improvements of
SR 1592 (Eden Terrace) and SR 1595 (Surrett Drive), Randolph
County, Federal Aid Project Number CMS-1595(1), State Project
Number 8.2572501, TIP Number U-2702
On January 28, 1999 a meeting was held on the above referenced project. The purpose of
this meeting was to discuss the scope of the project and to begin the planning process. The
following attended the meeting:
James Norris Roadway Design
Nya Boayue Roadway Design
Debbie Self Congestion Management
Kelvin Jordan Congestion Management
Spencer Franklin Traffic Control
Vang Moua Traffic Control
Drew Thomas Rail Division
Trice Craddock Rail Division
Lee Jernigan Rail Division
John Taylor Location and Surveys
Debbie Bevin State Historic Preservation Office
Cindy Sharer Project Development & Environmental Analysis
Edwin Peters Project Development & Environmental Analysis
Danny Wiegand Project Development & Environmental Analysis
Phil Wylie City of High Point DOT
Matt Carpenter City'of High Point DOT
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The issues and recommendations discussed at the meeting as well as other comments are
outlined below:
Introductions and a description of the project and its parameters started the meeting. An
outline of this information can be found in the Scoping Agenda that was handed out at the
meeting. In presenting the overview, I mentioned Jim Harris and Arthur Petteway's visit to my
office and their concern with lowering the railroad tracks as an alternative. They stressed the
high cost of lowering the tracks as well as Norfolk Southern's likely rejection of this idea. I also
mentioned a visit to my office by David Hinnant of the Right of Way Branch. He shares the
same concern with the Norfolk Southern involvement, and he stressed the need to do all
construction west of the existing pavement on Surrett Drive in order to stay off the railroad's
right of way. Any encroachment of their right of way will require their coordination which will
lengthen the process and make it more difficult. The Rail Division representatives at the scoping
meeting agreed with these concerns.
It was said that the project Right of Way and Construction dates have been accelerated in
the TIP. The new Right of Way acquisition date is June of 2000, and the new Construction date
is June of 2002. With this acceleration of the project, Roadway Design needs to request surveys
by April or no later than May of 1999. If public involvement is necessary, a problem with these
dates may arise.
The meeting then turned to discussion of the design of the intersection. Roadway Design
presented their thoughts on improving the Eden Terrace approach to Surrett Drive. They
mentioned widening more symmetrically on Eden Terrace rather than all to the north. Next, it
was said wedging the pavement on Surrett Drive may not be the answer to the "hump" crossing
problem. Ripping up the existing road and rebuilding it may be. Another issue from the design
standpoint is the two existing driveways for Vitafoam Incorporated on Surrett Drive and
Corporation Drive. They are presently too close to the intersection, and with further widening
and future traffic volume increases, they may need to be designed and signed as "right in/right
out". It was mentioned that these are not the only entrances to Vitafoam, so they may be
convinced to close off these driveways completely.
Bill Rosser of Division 8 in Aberdeen called prior to the meeting to say no one from his
office would be attending the meeting. He did give two comments that were generated from the
staff in his office; 1). lower the railroad tracks rather than wedge the pavement and 2). look into
adding right turn lanes.
Phil Wylie of the City of High Point DOT pointed out an area north of the project that has
recurring flooding due to insufficient culverts under Surret Drive and the railroad tracks. He
asked if the NCDOT can extend the project far enough north to include this area. This could not
be decided by the NCDOT representatives at the meeting, and Mr. Wylie was referred to upper
management to address this issue.
Roadway Design pointed out a design problem with the railroad spur that crosses Surrett
Drive 180 feet south of the intersection. It was recommended to coordinate with Hendrix Batting
Company and High Point Furniture Industries to see if they would consider taking the spur out.
am going to contact the trainmaster for this area to find out how much the spur is used. The cost
to the companies of maintaining the switch for the spur was also discussed. They may look
favorably on taking out the tracks if they do not use them often. It was also mentioned that the
companies may want to keep the tracks in place for resale value purposes.
SHPO noted that it does not appear any archaeological or architectural surveys will be
needed.
Location and Surveys pointed out that gas and water utilities are located at the
intersection.
Rail Division representatives said that if the companies do not agree to removing the spur
crossing Surrett Drive, the existing signals may be utilized. They were installed in 1995.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Any questions, comments,
additions or revisions to the minutes should be addressed to me at [phone], ext. 244 or at
dwiegand@mail. dot. state.ne.us.
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JAMES B. HUNT JR.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TkANSPORTATIO
P.O. BOX 25201, RALEIGH, N.C. 27611-5201
January 5, 1999
MEMORANDUM TO: Ms. Cyndi Bell
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FROM: William D. Gilmore, P. E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheets for Intersection Improvements of
SR 1595 (Surrett Drive) and SR 1592 (Eden Terrace), Randolph
County, Federal Aid Project Number CMS-1595(1), State Project
Number 8.2572501, TIP Number U-2702
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 Thursday, January 28,' 1999 at 10:30 A.M. in the Project Development
and Environmental Analysis Branch Conference 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 Danny Wiegand, Transportation
Engineering Technician, at 733-7844, Ext. 244.
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?E. NORRIS TOLSON
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SCOPING SHEET
TIP # U-2702
PROJECT # 8.2572501
F.A. PROJECT # CMS-1595(1)
DIVISION: 8 COUNTY: Randolph
Date: January 7, 1999
Revision Date:
Project Development Stage
EJ Programming
® Planning
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ROUTE: Intersection of SR 1595 (Surrett Drive) and SR 1592 (Eden Terrace)
FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION: Urban Minor Arterial
LENGTH: Approx. 1600 ft (487 m) on Surrett Drive and 600 ft (183 m) on Eden Terrace
PURPOSE OF PROJECT: To improve traffic flow and safety conditions at the stated
intersection.
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT (INCLUDING SPECIFIC LIMITS) AND MAJOR
ELEMENTS OF WORK: A traffic signal with railroad preemption and a railroad-crossing
signal with gates will be placed at the intersection. Twelve-foot (3.6-m) left-turn lanes will
be added to all approaches. Pavement wedging will be performed on Surret Drive to
eliminate an elevation difference with Eden Terrace.
TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT TO BE PREPARED: Categorical Exclusion (CE)
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY SCHEDULE: Begin CE: In Progress
Complete CE: November 1999
Right of Way Schedule FY 02
Construction Schedule FY 03
WILL THERE BE SPECIAL FUNDING PARTICIPATION BY MUNICIPALITY,
DEVELOPERS, OR OTHERS? Yes E] No
IF YES, BY WHOM AND AMOUNT: ($) , or (%)
HOW AND WHEN WILL THIS BE PAID?
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TYPE OF ACCESS CONTROL: Full [] Partial E] None
NUMBER OF: Interchanges 0 Grade Separations 0 Stream Crossingsl
TYPICAL SECTION OF ROADWAY:
Existing: SR 1595 (Surrett Drive): Two 12-ft (3.6-m) lanes with
curb and gutter on the western approach and a 2-ft (0.6-
m) shoulder on the eastern approach. SR 1592 (Eden
Terrace): Two 9-ft (3.6-m) lanes with 2-ft (0.6-m)
unpaved shoulders. Corporation Drive: a 48-ft curb and
gutter section.
Proposed: SR 1595 (Surrett Drive): Three 12-ft (3.6-m) lanes with
curb and gutter on the western approach and a 2-ft (0.6-
m) paved shoulder on the eastern approach. SR 1592
(Eden Terrace): Three 12-ft (3.6-m) lanes and 2-ft (0.6-
m), paved shoulders.
TRAFFIC (ADT): Not yet available. This should be ready for the scheduled
scoping meeting.
DESIGN STANDARDS APPLICABLE: AASHTO ® 3R F1
DESIGN SPEED:
CURRENT COST ESTIMATE:
Construction Cost (including engineering
and contingencies) ....................... $
Right of Way Cost (including relocation,
utilities and acquisition) ...... ............ $
Force Account Items ........................... $
Preliminary Engineering ........................ $
Total Cost ................................... $
TIP COST ESTIMATE:
750,000
Construction ................................. $ 750,000
Right of Way ................................. $ 240,000
TOTAL TIP COST ESTIMATE ................. $ 990,000
LIST ANY SPECIAL FEATURES, SUCH AS RAILROAD INVOLVEMENT, WHICH
COULD AFFECT COST OR SCHEDULE OF PROJECT: There may be a possible
Superfund site within the project area. Also, railroad involvement will be necessary.
ITEMS REQUIRED (X) COMMENTS COST
Estimated Costs of Improvements:
® Pavement:
?Surface .......................................... $ 129,185
?Base ............................................ $
?Asphalt Cement .................................. $
?PavementRemoval ................................. $
?Turnouts ......................................... $
? Shoulders:
? Paved ........................................... $
? Earthen... .................................... $
® Earthwork ............................................. $ 24,780
? Fine Grading ........................................... $
? Subsurface Items ........................................ $
® Subgrade and Stabilization ................................ $ 13,725
® Drainage (List any special items) ........................... $ 45,000
? Sub-Drainage ........................................... $
? Structures Width x Length
? Bridge Rehabilitation x .......... $
? New Bridge x .......... $
? Widen Bridge x .......... $
? Remove Bridge x .......... $
? New Culvert: Size Length .......... $
? Culvert Extension ................................. $
® Retaining Walls ................................... $ 15,750
? Noise Walls ..................................... $
? Other Misc. Structures ............................. $
® Concrete Curb & Gutter .................................. $ 16,800
? Utilities ............................................... $
? Concrete Sidewalk ...................................... $
? Guardrail .............................................. $
? Guardrail Anchors ...................................... $
? Fencing: W.W. ? and/or C.L.? .......................... $
® Erosion Control ........................................ $ 4,000
? Landscaping .......................................... $
? Lighting ............................................. $
® Traffic Control ........................................ $ 12,000
? Signing:
? New .......................................... $
? Upgraded ....................................... $
ITEMS REQUIRED (X) COMMENTS COST
® Traffic Signals:
® New .......................................... $ 40,000
? Revised ........................................ $
® RR Signals:
? New ........................................... $
? Revised.
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$
® With or Without Arms ............................. $ 110,000
? If 3R:
? Drainage Safety Enhancement ....................... $
? Roadside Safety Enhancement ....................... $
? Realignment for Safety Upgrade ...................... $
® Pavement Markings:
? Paint ...................................... $
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® Thermo
......................................... $
® Markers ..... (cost listed includes both) .................. $ 6,000
? Delineators ............................................ $
®Other clearing,grubbing,mobilization,misc .................... $ 238,760
Contract Cost Subtotal ............................... $ 656,000
Engineering & Contingencies ................................ $ 94,000
Preliminary Engineering Costs ............................... $
Force Account ............................................ $
CONSTRUCTION Subtotal: ..................... $ 750,000
Right of Way:
EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY WIDTH:
IS ADDITIONAL RIGHT OF WAY NEEDED?
Yes ? No ?
? Proposed Right of Way Width: ......... $
? Easements: Type Width ......... $
? Utilities: ...............................................$
RIGHT OF WAY SUBTOTAL ....... . $
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $
Prepared By: DLW Date: January 7, 1999
THE ABOVE SCOPING INFORMATION HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED
BY:
INIT. DATE
INIT. DATE
Highway Design Board of Tran. Member
Roadway Board of Tran. Member
Structure Dir. Plan. & Prog.
Design Services Dep. Admin.-Preconst.
Geotechnical Chief Engineer-Oper.
Hydraulics Secondary Roads Off.
Loc. & Surveys Construction Branch
Photogrammetry Roadside Environmental
Prel. Est. Engr. JDL 12/30/98 Maintenance Branch
Planning & Envir. Bridge Maintenance
Right of Way Statewide Planning
R/W Utilities Division Engineer
Traffic Engineering Bicycle Coordinator
Project Management Program Development
County Manager FHWA
City/Municipality Dept. of Cult. Res.
Others Dept. of ENR
Others Others
Scoping Sheet for local officials will be sent to Division Engineer for handling.
IF YOU ARE NOT IN AGREEMENT WITH PROPOSED PROJECT OR SCOPING,
NOTE YOUR PROPOSED REVISIONS BELOW AND INITIAL AND DATE AFTER
COMMENTS.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPART ffiNT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
December 16, 2004
Mr. Richard Spencer JAN 1 1 2005
Army Corps of Engineers
PO Box 1890 `A1E'rLA 0S Aid- S* RVIVVUER BRANCH
Wilmington, NC 28402-1890
SUBJECT: Request for Jurisdictional Determination for proposed
improvements to the intersection of SR 1595 (Surrett Drive) and
SR 1592 (Eden Terrace) in Randolph County, Division 8, State
Project No. 8.2572501; T.I.P. No. U-2702.
Dear Mr. Spencer:
NCDOT Office of Natural Environment has completed the stream delineation of "Waters of the
United States," for the above referenced intersection improvement project for the North
Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). One potential stream was identified within
the project area. This stream may be part of an unnamed tributary that appears on the High
Point West USGS Quadrangle. The location of the stream in question is highlighted on Figure
2. Contour lines on the USGS Quad and existing GIS streams layer indicate the potential for a
stream to exist or evidence that a stream may have existed in this vicinity before development
of the area occurred. The stream in question is located just west of the Randleman Basin as
shown in Figure 2.
The stream in question was determined ephemeral due to the lack of flow or any significant
indications of aquatic habitat at the time of delineation. The stream is fed from an outfall that
extends from the curb and gutter system on Corporation Drive. The Office of Natural
Environment would like to request a jurisdictional determination of the stream delineation.
Please contact the project manager before February 6, 2005 to schedule a field visit. The
tentative letting date for this project is December 20, 2005. Please see attached supporting
documents:
1) Project vicinity map.
2) Stream location map.
3) Project summary.
4) USACE and NCDWQ stream assessment worksheets.
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FAX: [phone] CAPITAL BLVD
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER PLB SUITE 168
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598 WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG RALEIGH, NC 27604
If you have any questions, please contact Jon Scott at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Philip S. Harris, III, PE.
Manager, Office of Natural Environment
cc: U-2702 project file
Ms. Beth Barnes, NC Division of Water Quality
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Project Summary
Improvements to the intersection of SR 1595 (Surrett Drive)
and SR 1592 (Eden Terrace)
Randolph County, North Carolina
U-2702
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to make
improvements to the intersection of SR 1595 (Surrett Drive) and SR 1592 (Eden Terrace)
in Randolph County, North Carolina. The project begins 0.12 miles south of Eden
Terrace and ends at West Fairfield Road, approximately 0.33 miles north of Eden
Terrace. Surrett Drive will be widened to .a three-lane section through this area. The
project also involves raising the grade at the intersection of Surrett Drive and Eden
Terrace, the subsequent upgrade of the existing railroad spur on Corporation Drive,
improvements to drainage facilities along Surrett Drive and approximately 700 linear feet
of pavement upgrade to Eden Terrace east of Surrett Drive.
The purpose of the proposed project is to upgrade the intersection of Surrett Drive and
Eden Terrace to provide a smooth transition across the existing railroad tracks. Turning
lanes at this intersection and a center turning lane along Surrett Drive need to be added in
order to serve the large trucks and buses which frequently utilize the corridor. The
railroad spur needs to be raised in order to accommodate the grade and geometric
improvements to the intersection. This grade change will be carried along Surrett Drive
to also eliminate an existing drainage problem.
I USACE AID# DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached map)
M STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: 2. Evaluator's name: IJ ove
3. Date of evaluation: 6l ?? 4. Time of evaluation: 1 i ' 3 p,(?f,
5. Name of stream: IA v+ A U2 P cK 6. River basin: 'JA ? k, h
7. Approximate drainage area: 8. Stream order.
9. Length of reach evaluated: 10. County:
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any):
Latitude (ex. 34.872312): 3 5 a 5It ' S ! lV '1q rl '5'Y "W Longitude (ex. 77556611):
Method location determined (circle): GPS Topo Sheet Ortho (Aerial) Photo/GIS Other GIS C4 Ilte- '? ?f
13. Location of reach. undervaluation (note nlearby.roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
14. Proposed channel work (if any):
15..Recent weather conditions: ? a V \run pi"Gt` ;%, ? n A'' A'
16. Site conditions at time of visit: WuvtLn &0")F
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: ____Section 10 Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
-Trout Waters -,Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters -Water Supply Watershed (I=IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES O) If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES (
21. Estimated watershed land use: _% Residential % Commercial 3 5 % Industrial Agricultural
J% Forested _% Cleared / Logged _% Other ( 1
22. Bankfuil width: 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank):
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) ?Gentle (2 to 4%) Moderate (4 to 100/6) -Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight Occasional bends -Frequent meander -Very sinuous -Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2):' Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain,. vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points
to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall. assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a
characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring 'box and provide an explanation in the
comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture
into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each
reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the
highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): Comments:
Evaluator's Signature t 1, Ln4-AA114 Date 1 ?
This channel evaluation form intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change - version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
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