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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDo TIPPETF
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
December 6, 2004
MEMORANDUM TO: Meeting Participants DEC 1 0 2004
FROM: Beth Smyre 414tDES N
Project Development ngineer
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Branch
SUBJECT: Intersection of US 74 Bypass and SR 1435 (Charles Craft
Lane), Construct grade separation, Scotland County;
Federal Aid Project NHF-74(41), WBS 34535, TIP Project
R-3334
Scoping Meeting Minutes- November 16, 2004
A Scoping meeting for the subject project was held in the Transportation Building
on November 16, 2004. The following people were in attendance:
Rob Hanson Project Development & Environmental Analysis (PD&EA)
Charles Cox PD&EA
Beth Smyre PD&EA
Darius Sturdivant Transportation Planning Branch
Rockne Bryant Transportation Planning Branch
John Olinger Division 8
Brenda Moore Roadway Design
Roger Kluckman Roadway Design
Pat Tuttle Location & Surveys
BenJetta Johnson Congestion Management
Erin Hendee Congestion Management
Tim Gardiner PD&EA- Office of Human Environment
Brad Smythe Rail Division
The following is a summary of the comments made both at the meeting and through
written correspondence.
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R-3334 Scoping Meeting Minutes
December 6, 2004
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ GENERAL INFORMATION
The project consists of constructing a grade separation at the intersection of US 74
Bypass and SR 1435 (Charles Craft Lane). The new facility would connect Charles Craft
Lane with the existing SR 1505 (Trooper Lane), both of which currently end at US 74
Bypass. Charles Craft Lane is a two-lane, 24-foot wide roadway with soil shoulders and
is classified as a minor collector. The current schedule calls for right-of-way acquisition
to begin in February 2009; the project has a post-year let date.
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PURPOSE AND NEED
According to the May, 2004 Purpose and Need Statement, the purpose of the
• Create a continuous east/west travel route through the industrial corridor,
linking two major travel routes;
• Ease traffic flow between the airport and industrial park;
• Provide a much needed link on the existing roadway network that will reduce
travel time and distance to this location from surrounding areas; and
• Help to reduce potential accidents in the vicinity of the airport and industrial
park by separating vehicle and truck traffic at the Airport Road (SR 1436)/
US 74 Bypass interchange.
Darius Sturdivant noted that traffic is especially congested at times when there are
shift changes at the nearby manufacturing plants. Construction of the project would
provide another connection between the airport and the industrial park, portions of which
are south of US 74. The City of Laurinburg is working to attract new industry to the area,
and the Lauri nburg-Maxton Airport Commission is planning future improvements to
increase airport activity. Despite these plans, the conversion of US 74 into the future I-74
is the only other transportation improvement scheduled in the immediate vicinity. It was
asked whether any improvements should be made to the nearby Airport Road (SR 1436)/
Old Lumberton Road (SR 1369) intersection as a result of this project; John Olinger
replied that improvements probably aren't necessary at this time, as R-3334 would
remove traffic from the Airport Road intersection.
DESIGN ISSUES
The current bridge design includes two 12-foot wide travel lanes with 6-foot wide
shoulders. The plan assumes a 60-mph design speed with a 17-foot vertical clearance
over US 74. It was suggested that the Trooper Lane/ Old Lumberton Road intersection
should be included within the project study area, as the current configuration of the
intersection would be deficient in handling traffic reintroduced to the road. Improvements
to the intersection are needed in order for truck traffic to be able to safely turn onto Old
Lumberton Road. Both Roadway Design and the Division agreed that some sort of
intersection reconfiguration should be included in the scope of the project. Following the
meeting, Program Development was notified of the change to the project study area and
will determine what changes, if any, should be made in the next T.I.P.

R-3334 Scoping Meeting Minutes
December 6, 2004
Impacts to property owners in the project vicinity are expected to be very limited.
The major property concern is in regards to Charles Craft Inc., which has a driveway and
loading area adjacent to Charles Craft Lane. This driveway will likely need to be
relocated, as the amount of fill required to meet the bridge grade will cut access to this
driveway. Charles Craft, Inc. will be contacted to discuss any concerns with this project.
There are multiple utilities within the project vicinity, including gas, water, and
sanitary sewer mains along Charles Craft Lane and Trooper Lane. There is also a
telephone substation immediately east of the Trooper Lane/ Old Lumberton Road
intersection. Abandoned railroad tracks are also located along both Charles Craft Lane
and Airport Road.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The project is currently scheduled for an Environmental Assessment/ Finding of
No Significant Impact. However, in conversations with FHWA following the Scoping
meeting, it was decided that this project could be processed as a Categorical Exclusion. A
final determination of the document type will be made after all environmental data has
been collected.
RESOURCE AGENCY COMMENTS
A start-of-study letter requesting input on this project was mailed to resource
agencies in May 2004. Most of the agencies that provided input did not have any
substantial comments. The only environmental concern mentioned was the location of
Shoe Heel Creek immediately west of the project area.
A copy of any of the written comments can be provided upon request.
Attachment
cc: Richard Spencer, USACE- Wilmington
David Franklin, USACE- Wilmington
Gary Jordan, USFWS
Felix Davila, FHWA
Chris Militscher, USEPA
Renee Gledhill-Earley, SHPO
Beth Barnes, NCDWQ
Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Janet Robertson, Lumber River RPO
G. R. Kindley, NCDOT- Board of Transportation
Greg Thorpe, NCDOT- PD&EA
Ray McIntyre, P.E., NCDOT- Program Development
Tim Johnson, P.E., Division 8
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July 6, 2004
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melba McGee
Environmental Coordinator
Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
FROM: Beth Haines Barnes, NCDOT Coordinator
SUBJECT: Review of Scoping Sheets for Project No. 04-0314, Scotland County, Intersection of
US 74 Bypass and SR 1435, Proposed Grade Separation, Federal Aid Project No.
NI-IF-74(41), State Project No 8.1590303, WBS No. 34535.1.1, TIP Project R-3334
This letter is in reply to your correspondence dated May 6, 2004 in which you requested comments
for the referenced project. The Division of Water Quality offers these comments:
The information provided to NCDWQ at this time does not indicate any wetland or stream
impacts. Should this project change to impact wetlands or streams, any environmental documents
pertaining to this project should provide a detailed and itemized presentation of the proposed
impacts to wetlands and streams with corresponding mapping. There should be a discussion on
mitigation plans for unavoidable impacts. If mitigation is required, it is preferable to present a
conceptual (if not finalized) mitigation plan with the environmental documentation. For projects
requiring mitigation, appropriate mitigation plans will be required prior to issuance of a 401
Water Quality Certification.
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 Beth Haines Barnes at [phone].
pc: Richard Spencer, USACE Wilmington Field Office
Gary Jordan, USFWS
Travis Wilson, NCWRC
Chris Militscher, USEPA
Central Files
File Copy
North Carolina Division of Water Quality, 401 Wetlands Certification Unit,
1650 Mall Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 (Mailing Address)
2321 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604-2260 (Location)
919-733-1786 (phone), 919-733-6893 (fax), http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
Project Review Form
Project Number. County: Date Received: Date Reipoore a (firm deadline):
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This project is being reviewed as indicated below:
Regional Office Regional Office Area In-House Review
? Asheville ? Air $oil & Water 11 Marine Fisheries
*ayettevifle ? Water ? Coastal Management
? Mooresville ? Groundwater ildlife , n p Water Resources
? Raleigh ? Land Quality Engineer )Anvironmental Health
? Washington ? Recreational Consultant Forest Resources ? Solid Waste Mgmt
? Wilmington ? Land Resources ? Radiation Protection
? Winston-Salem Parks & Recreation ? Other
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? Groundwater
? Air Quality
Manager Sign-OWRegion: Date: In-House Reviewer/Agency:
Response (check all applicable)
? No objection to project as proposed.
? No Comment
? Insufficient information to complete review
? Other (specify or attach comments)
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Melba McGee
Environmental Coordinator
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA C
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTA
MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
May 6, 2004
LYNDO TIPPETT
SECRETARY
MEMORANDUM TO: Ms. Chrys Baggett, Director
State Clearinghouse
Department of Administration
FROM: Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Director "
Project Development and Environmental SUBJ
ECT: Scotland County, Intersection of US 74 Bypass and Proposed
Grade Separation, Federal Aid Project No. NHF-74(41), State Project
No. 8.1590301, WBS No. 34535.1.1, R-3334
The Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch has begun studying the proposed
intersection of U 74 Bypass and SR 1435 in Scotland County. The project is included in the 2004-2010
North Carolina Transportation Improvement Program and is scheduled for right of way in fiscal year
2009 and construction in post year.
This project consists of converting the intersection of US 74 Bypass and SR 1435 into a grade
separation. The project will increase mobility between the Lauri nburg-M axton Airport and industrial
areas south of the US 74 Bypass.
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 federally
funded Environmental Assessment. This document will be prepared in accordance with the National
Environmental Policy Act. It is desirable that your agency respond by July 15, 2004 so that your
comments can be used in the preparation of this document.
If you have any questions concerning the project, please contact Beth Smyre, Project
Development Engineer, of this Branch at [phone], Ext. 333. Please include the TIP Project
Number in all correspondence and comments.
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MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: WWW.N000T.ORG
LOCATION:
TRANSPORTATION BUILDING
1 SOUTH WILMINGTON STREET
RALEIGH NC