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Re: [Fwd: U-3315, Tenth St. Connector, Pitt Co.]
Subject: Re: [Fwd: U-3315, Tenth St. Connector, Pitt Co.]
From: Beth Smyre <bsmyre @dot. state.nc.us>
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 15:01:51 -0500
To: Brian Wrenn <[e-mail]>
Brian-
I just spoke with William, and he agreed that there were no
jurisdictional issues for this project. DOT realizes that community
impacts
will be the main issue with this project and will work with the City
of
Greenville to minimize the severity of those impacts.
If you have any questions, please let me know!
Thanks!
Beth
Brian Wrenn wrote:
From the map provided, it appears that the project does not need
to go
through the Merger process based on stream and wetland impacts.
Can I
assume that DOT and FHWA are comfortable with noise, EJ, community
fragmentation, etc. impacts? What is the opinion of the COE?
Thanks.
Brian
Beth Smyre wrote:
Beth Smyre
Project Development Engineer
NC Department of Transportation
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
[phone] ext. 333
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[Fwd: U-3315, Tenth St. Connector, Pitt Co.]

Subject: [Fwd: U-3315, Tenth St. Connector, Pitt Co.]
From: Beth Smyre <bsmyre @dot. state.nc.us>
Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:05:03 -0500
To: Brian Wrenn <[e-mail]>
Brian-
I spoke with Nicole today, and she said that you are now
handling Division 2 projects ...so the attached email is for you.
I'm hoping this email will take the place of a merger screening
meeting for the project. As it's located in an urban area, and
field surveys have verified the project doesn't cross wetlands or
streams, we feel like the merger process isn't necessary for this
one. Please take a look at the attached and let me know of your
comments.
Thanks!
Beth
Beth Smyre
Project Development Engineer
NC Department of Transportation
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
[phone] ext. 333
Subject: U-3315, Tenth St. Connector, Pitt Co.
From: Beth Smyre <bsmyre @dot. state.nc.us>
Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 09:37:58 -0500
To: [e-mail], [e-mail]
CC: Ron Lucas <[e-mail]>, Brian Yamamoto
<byamamoto @dot. state.nc. us>, "Neil Lassiter, PE" <[e-mail]. nc.us>,
[e-mail], Ron Hairr <[e-mail]>
William, Nikki-
This email will hopefully serve as the merger screening
meeting for the subject project. The proposed project would
connect the intersection of Stantonsburg Road and Memorial Drive
with the intersection of Tenth Street and Dickinson Avenue in
Greenville (see attached vicinity map). The final alternative
will likely involve a combination of widening existing streets
and new location sections. Located entirely within an urban area,
recent field studies have verified that there are no streams or
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wetlands within the study area for the project. The major issues
with U-3315 include the potential number of relocations, an
existing at-grade rail crossing to be changed to a grade
separation, and the Tobacco Warehouse Historic District located
near the eastern project terminus.
This project is a bit unusual in that the City of Greenville
is taking the lead on the planning work for this project; DOT is
serving in an advisory role, but will later fund construction of
the project. Construction is currently scheduled for FFY 09.
Based on the above info, DOT doesn't think that this project
is a candidate for the merger process. If you have any questions
about the project or would like me to schedule an actual
screening meeting, please let me know!
Thanks!
Beth
Beth Smyre
Project Development Engineer
NC Department of Transportation
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
[phone] ext. 333
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January 20, 2006
MEMORANDUM
To: Melba McGee, Environmental Coordinator, Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental
Affairs
From: Brian L. Wrenn, Transportation Permitting Unit, NCDWQ
Subject: Request for Scoping Comments for the Proposed Construction of the Stantonsburg/Tenth
Street Connector in Pitt County, TIP Project No. U-3315, State Clearinghouse Project
No. 06-0208.
This office has reviewed the referenced document. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is responsible
for the issuance of the Section 401 Water Quality Certification for activities that impact Waters of the
U.S., including wetlands. Based on a preliminary review of the project study area, it appears that there
are no streams or wetlands in the project study area. Therefore, DWQ has no specific comments for this
project.
General Comments:
1. DWQ prefers spanning structures. Spanning structures usually do not require work within the stream
and do not require stream channel realignment. The horizontal and vertical clearances provided by
bridges allows for human and wildlife passage beneath the structure, does not block fish passage, and
does not block navigation by canoeists and boaters.
2. In accordance with the Environmental Management Commission's Rules 115A NCAC
2H.0506(b)(6)), mitigation will be required for impacts of greater than 150 linear feet to any single
perennial stream. In the event that mitigation is required, the mitigation plan should be designed to
replace appropriate lost functions and values. In accordance with the Environmental Management
Commission's Rules 115A NCAC 2H.0506 (h)(3) ), the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program may
be available for use as stream mitigation. A discussion of potential mitigations strategies should be
included in the EA.
3. Bridge deck drains should not discharge directly into the stream. Stormwater should be directed
across the bridge and pre-treated through site-appropriate means (grassed swales, pre-formed scour
holes, vegetated buffers, etc.) before entering the stream. Please refer to NCDOT Best Management
Practices for the Protection of Surface Waters
4. Live concrete should not be allowed to contact the water in or entering into the stream. Concrete is
mostly made up of lime (calcium carbonate) and when in a dry or wet state (not hardened) calcium
carbonate is very soluble in water and has a pH of approximately 12. In an unhardened state concrete
or cement will change the pH of fresh water to very basic and will cause fish and other
macroinvertebrate. kills .
5. Sedimentation and erosion control measures sufficient to protect water resources must be
implemented prior to any ground disturbing activities. Structures should be maintained regularly,
especially following rainfall events. One
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6. Bare soil should be stabilized through vegetation or other means as quickly as feasible to prevent
sedimentation of water resources.
7. Sediment and erosion control measures should not be placed in wetlands.
8. Borrow/waste areas should avoid wetlands to the maximum extent practicable. Impacts to wetlands in
borrow/waste areas could precipitate compensatory mitigation.
9. If foundation test borings are necessary; it should be noted in the document. Geotechnical work is
approved under General 401 Certification Number 3027/Nationwide Permit No. 6 for Survey Activities.
10. All work in or adjacent to stream waters should be conducted in a dry work area. Sandbags, rock
berms, cofferdams, or other diversion structures should be used where possible to prevent excavation
in flowing water.
11. Heavy equipment should be operated from the bank rather than in stream channels in order to
minimize sedimentation and reduce the likelihood of introducing other pollutants into streams. This
equipment should be inspected daily and maintained to prevent contamination of surface waters from
leaking fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, or other toxic materials.
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 Brian Wrenn 919-733-5715.
pc: . William Wescott, USACE Washington Field Office
Garcy Ward, NCDWQ, Washington Regional Office
Chris Militscher, USEPA
Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Gary Jordan, USFWS
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
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O?F nary,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
December 28, 2005
MEMORANDUM TO: Ms. Nicole Thomson
Division of Water Quality/Wetlands
Central Office
FROM. Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Director
Project Development and Environmental a sis anch
SUBJECT: Stantonsburg Road/Tenth Street Connector from emorial Drive to
Evans Street in the City of Greenville, Pitt County, State Project
No. 35781.1.1, NCDOT TIP Project No. U-3315
The City of Greenville (City) in conjunction with the Project Development and Environmental Analysis
Branch of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is preparing environmental
documentation and engineering studies for the Tenth Street Connector Project. This study will
investigate alternatives to extend Tenth Street from its intersection with Dickinson Avenue to the
intersection of Stantonsburg Road (extension of US 264) and Memorial Drive. The project will also
create a grade separation for the CSX Railroad and Tenth Street. Your input is needed so that we may
fully evaluate beneficial and potentially adverse impacts of these proposed improvements. A scoping
meeting will be held for this project. Please contact Colista Freeman at 919-733-7844, Ext. 227 or at
csfreemanAdot.state.na.us if you would like to attend.
Proiect Description
The proposed project is located in the center of the City of Greenville, North Carolina, and extends
approximately one-half mile along Tenth Street from Memorial Drive to Evans Street. The study area is
bounded by Moye Boulevard to the west, the West Fifth/Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive/East Fifth Street
corridor to the north, Reade Circle/Evans Street to the east, and the railroad to the south. The attached
map shows the project study area with the limits of the project highlighted. This region is an urban area
with a mix of medical, government and institutional, residential, and commercial land uses. This project
is a high priority for the Greenville Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the City
of Greenville.
The proposed project is included in the 2006-2012 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) as TIP
Project No. U-3315. Planning and design efforts are underway; right-of-way is scheduled for federal
fiscal year 2007, and construction is scheduled for federal fiscal year 2009.
Background Information
The City of Greenville in conjunction with the NCDOT will provide environmental analyses and
documentation, surveying, and roadway design for the Tenth Street Connector Project. The Greenville
Urban Area Thoroughfare Plan was adopted by the Greenville Urban Area MPO in December 2004 and
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG RALEIGH NC
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
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the North Carolina Board of Transportation in 2005 and includes the connection of Tenth Street to
Stantonsburg Road. The Thoroughfare Plan notes that the Tenth Street Connector will link East
Carolina University and Uptown Greenville to the Regional Medical Center and the Brody School of
Medicine. The Tenth Street Connector project is listed as the City's third transportation priority, behind
the Southwest Bypass Project and improvements to Fire Tower Road.
Mapping. The proposed project is located in the Greenville SW USGS topographic quadrangle. GIS
data is available for the project study area.
Water Resources. Preliminary field investigation indicates that there appear to be no high quality
waters or outstanding water resources in the project study area. The proposed project will not cross any
rivers or streams, and there appear to be no wetland areas within the project study area.
Historic Properties. The Greenville Tobacco Warehouse Historic District, listed on the National
Register in 1997, is located in downtown Greenville and spans several blocks. It is roughly bounded by
Twelfth, Clark, Ficklen, and Washington Streets. It crosses Tenth Street near Pitt Street and extends
approximately two blocks both north and south.
Railroad. CSX maintains an active industrial railroad corridor through Greenville that runs north/south
from Kinston to the Norfolk-Southern east/west railroad local route from Rocky Mount to Plymouth.
Population Characteristics and Public Involvement. According to the 2000 Census, 3,666 people
reside in the study area. Approximately 94 percent of the population in the study area is listed as
minority, being of races other than "White." Of the total population in the study area, 92.9 percent are
identified as being Black or African American. Only 1.2 percent of the population in the study area
identified themselves as being Hispanic or Latino. The median household income for the study area
($17,250) is lower than that of the City of Greenville ($28,648), Pitt County ($32,868), and North
Carolina ($39,184). Extensive Public Involvement efforts are planned for this project, beginning with the
first public workshop anticipated for January 2006.
Please provide any human or natural environmental input your agency has available and note issues of
special concern to your agency so that we may conduct a comprehensive study. Please provide your
input in writing by February 1, 2006.
Attachment
PDEA Scoping Procedures
Rev 8/31/05
TIP Project: U-3315
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
Scoping Information Sheet
TIP No.: U-3315
WBS No.: 35781.1.1
Federal Aid No: N/A
Division: 2
Sent Date: 12/28/05
Revision Date:
Meeting Date: 2/2/06
County: Pitt
Project Descri tion:
=ne urg Road/Tenth Street Connector, Memorial Drive to Evans Street. Multi-lanes with part
cation with g rade separation at CSX Transportation System. 0.5 mile in length.
Stantonsburg Road is the extension of US 264 into Greenville. The proposed project will connect
the Brody School of Medicine to East Carolina University and Uptown Greenville and provide a
more direct route into the central business district.
Metropolitan / Rural Planning Organization Area:
NEPA/404 Merger Candidate?: Yes
Feasibility Study Completed?: 0 Yes
Greenville Urban Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization
No I__J Not sure
No 1 1995 Date
Type of Environmental Documents to be Prepared / Project Schedule:
T e:
Environmental Document: EA
FONSI
Right of Way:
Let:
Dates:
May 2007
January 2008
FFY 09
FFY 11
Air Quality Status: Non-attainment Maintenance Attainment
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PDEA Scoping Procedures
Rev 8/31/05
TIP Project: U-3315
Design Criteria:
Length of Project Limits:
Type of Access Control:
(Existing / Proposed)
Structure Inventory:
Functional Classification: Urban Arterial
Strategic Corridor Information: N/A
CTP/Thoroughfare Plan Major Thoroughfare
Designation (Facility Type):
Roadway Typical Section:
(Existing / Proposed)
Existing: four-lane undivided
Proposed: multi-lane divided with curb and gutter
Typical Section in Compliance with Conformity Determination:
Yes ? No
Right of Way:
(Existing /.Proposed)
0.5 mile
Existing: None
Existing: Unknown
Proposed: 90-100 ft
Existing. Posted Speed: Proposed Design Speed: r- I
Traffic (AADT): % TTST:
Current Year: (2002) 19,000 % Dual:
Design Year: ( ) % DHV:
Design Standards Applicable: AASHTO I__J 3R
Railroad Involvement:
CSX Transportation maintains an active industrial railroad corridor through Greenville
that runs north from Kinston to intersect with the local Norfolk Southern east/west route
from Rock Mount to Plymouth.
Cost Estimate:
TIP Estimate:
Current Estimate:
Construction: Right of Wa : Total Cost:
$ 11,600,000 $ 6,700,000 $ 18,300,000
$ 14,200,000 $ 6,700,000 $ 20,900,000
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIO_R??-,
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
December 28, 2005
MEMORANDUM TO: Ms. Chrys Baggett, Director
State Clearinghouse
Department of Administration
FROM: Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Director eylw-&
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SUBJECT: Stantonsburg Road/Tenth Street Connector from Memorial Drive to
Evans Street in the City of Greenville, Pitt County, State Project
No. 35781.1.1, NCDOT TIP Project No. U-3315
The City of Greenville (City) in conjunction with the Project Development and Environmental Analysis
Branch of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is preparing environmental
documentation and engineering studies for the Tenth Street Connector Project. This study will
investigate alternatives to extend Tenth Street from its intersection with Dickinson Avenue to the
intersection of Stantonsburg Road (extension of US 264) and Memorial Drive. The project will also
create a grade separation for the CSX Railroad and Tenth Street. Your input is needed so that we may
fully evaluate beneficial and potentially adverse impacts of these proposed improvements. A scoping
meeting will be held for this project. Please contact Colista Freeman at 919-733-7844, Ext. 227 or at
csfreeman(adot.state.nc.us if you would like to attend.
Proiect Description
The proposed project is located in the center of the City of Greenville, North Carolina, and extends
approximately one-half mile along Tenth Street from Memorial Drive to Evans Street. The study area is
bounded by Moye Boulevard to the west, the West Fifth/Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive/East Fifth Street
corridor to the north, Reade Circle/Evans Street to the east, and the railroad to the south. The attached
map shows the project study area with the limits of the project highlighted. This region is an urban area
with a mix of medical, government and institutional, residential, and commercial land uses. This project
is a high priority for the Greenville Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the City
of Greenville.
The proposed project is included in the 2006-2012 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) as TIP
Project No. U-3315. Planning and design efforts are underway; right-of-way is scheduled for federal
fiscal year 2007, and construction is scheduled for federal fiscal year 2009.
Background Information
The City of Greenville in conjunction with the NCDOT will provide environmental analyses and
documentation, surveying, and roadway design for the Tenth Street Connector Project. The Greenville
Urban Area Thoroughfare Plan was adopted by the Greenville Urban Area MPO in December 2004 and
MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: [phone] LOCATION:'
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FAX: [phone] TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
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the North Carolina Board of Transportation in 2005 and includes the connection of Tenth Street to
Stantonsburg Road. The Thoroughfare Plan notes that the Tenth Street Connector will link East
Carolina University and Uptown Greenville to the Regional Medical Center and the Brody School of
Medicine. The Tenth Street Connector project is listed as the City's third transportation priority, behind
the Southwest Bypass Project and improvements to Fire Tower Road.
Mapping. The proposed project is located in the Greenville SW USGS topographic quadrangle. GIS
data is available for the project study area.
Water Resources. Preliminary field investigation indicates that there appear to be no high quality
waters or outstanding water resources in the project study area. The proposed project will not cross any
rivers or streams, and there appear to be no wetland areas within the project study area.
ct, listed on the National
Historic Properties. The Greenville Tobacco Warehouse Historic Distri
Register in 1997, is located in downtown Greenville and spans several blocks. It is roughly bounded by
Twelfth, Clark, Ficklen, and Washington Streets. It crosses Tenth Street near Pitt Street and extends
approximately two blocks both north and south.
Railroad. CSX maintains an active industrial railroad corridor through Greenville that runs north/south
from Kinston to the Norfolk-Southern east/west railroad local route from Rocky Mount to Plymouth.
Population Characteristics and Public Involvement. According to the 2000 Census, 3,666 people
reside in the study area. Approximately 94 percent of the population in the study area is listed as
minority, being of races other than "White." Of the total population in the study area, 92.9 percent are
identified as being Black or African American. Only 1.2 percent of the population in the study area
identified themselves as being Hispanic or Latino. The median household income for the study area
($17,250) is lower than that of the City of Greenville ($28,648), Pitt County ($32,868), and North
Carolina ($39,184). Extensive Public Involvement efforts are planned for this project, beginning with the
first public workshop anticipated for January 2006.
Please provide any human or natural environmental input your agency has available and note issues of
special concern to your agency so that we may conduct a comprehensive study. Please provide your
input in writing by February 1, 2006.
Attachment
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PDEA Scoping Procedures
Rev 8/31/05
TIP Project: U-3315
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
Scoping Information Sheet
TIP No.: U-3315
WBS No.: F3-5781.1.1
Federal Aid No: N/A
Division: 2
Sent Date: 12/28/05
Revision Date: r
Meeting Date: 2/2/06
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Stantonsburg Road/Tenth Street Connector, Memorial Drive to Evans Street. Multi-lanes with part
on new location with grade separation at CSX Transportation System. 0.5 mile in length.
General Proiect Neec1: ?*
Stantonsburg Road is the extension of US 264 into Greenville. The proposed project will connect
the Brody School of Medicine to East Carolina University and Uptown Greenville and provide a
more direct route into the central business district.
Metropolitan / Rural Planning Organization Area:
NEPA/404 Merger Candidate?: Yes
Feasibility Study Completed?: L-? Yes
Greenville Urban Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization
?X No C7 Not sure
No 1995 Date
T e of Environmental Documents to be Prepared /Pro i ect Schedule: Dates:
Type:
Environmental Document: EA May 2007
FONSI 2008
Right of Way: FFY 09
Let: FFY 11
Air Quality Status: Non-attainment Maintenance
X_ Attainment
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PDEA Scoping Procedures
Rev 8/31/05
TIP Project: U-3315
Design Criteria:
Leneth of Proiect T units:
Tyne of Access Control
(Existing / Proposed)
Structure Inventor
Functional Classification:
0.5 mile
Existing: None
Urban Arterial
Strategic Corridor Information: N/A
CTP/Thorou hfare Plan
Desi ation Facilit T e : Major Thoroughfare
Roadway T ical Section: Existing: four-lane undivided
(Existing /Proposed) Proposed: multi-lane divided with curb and gutter
Typical Section in Compliance with Conformity Determination
Yes a No
Right of Wav Existing: Unknown
(Existing / Proposed) Proposed: 90-100 ft
Existine Posted Speed ?_? proposed Design Sneed:
Traffic (AADT)• % TTST:
Current Year: (2002) 19,000 0
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Design Year: (
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% DHV:
Design Standards Applicable: AASHTO
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Railroad Involvement:
CSX Transportation maintains an active industrial railroad corridor through Greenville
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from Rocky Mount to Plvmo»th
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