R-1033

NC 135
From East City Limits of Mayodan to SR 2221 near Eden
Rockingham County
State Project No. 6.511015
T.I.P. Project No. R-1033
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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
State Environmental Assessment/
Finding of No Significant Impact
N. C. 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
Division of Highways
N. C. Department of Transportation
P. 0. Box 25201
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
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Date L. J. Ward, P.E., Manager .
f'r Planning and Environmental Branch, NCDOT
NC 135
From East City Limits of Mayodan to SR
Rockingham County
2221 near Eden
State Project No. 6.511015
T.I.P. Project No. R-1033
State Environmental Assessment/
Finding of No Significant Impact
August, 1993
Documentation Prepared in Planning and Environmental Branch By:
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Project Planning Engineer
Lubin V. Prevatt, P.E., Assistant Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
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SUMMARY
1. - Tvae of Action
This is an Administrative Action, State Environmental Assessment/
Finding of No Significant Impact.
2. Description of Action
The project improves NC 135, located in western Rockingham County
between Mayodan and Eden (See Figure 1).
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Number assigned to the
project is R-1033.
The project recommends different cross sections west and east of the
US 220 interchange with NC 135.
West of US 220: Referring to Figures 2 and 3, the N. C. Division of
Highways proposes to widen the existing two-lane, 20-foot roadway to a
three-lane curb and gutter section which is 40 feet from curb-face to
curb-face, from the east city limits of Mayodan to SR 2216. From SR 2216
to the west (bus) entrance of the newly-constructed McMichael High School,
the existing roadway is to be widened to a three-lane shoulder section (44
feet of pavement) with one 12-foot lane in each travel direction, a
12-foot center left-turn lane, and 8-foot shoulders (including 4-foot
paved shoulders). From the school bus entrance to the west-side ramps at
the NC 135/US 220 interchange, NC 135 is to be widened to a three-lane
curb and gutter section (40 feet from curb-face to curb-face) which has
additional, dedicated right-turn lanes to both high school entrances from
westbound NC 135.
At the NC 135 interchange with US 220, new guardrails are recommended
on NC 135 approaches to the bridge.
East of US 220: From US 220 to SR 2221 near Eden, NC 135 is to be
widened in accordance to the "Guide for Resurfacing, Restoration and
Rehabilitation of Highways and Streets" (3-R Guidelines). It is
recommended that NC 135 be widened to a two-lane shoulder section which
has a travelway width of 24 feet plus 6-foot shoulders (including 2-foot
paved shoulders). Recommended total pavement width is 28 feet. The
existing pavement is to be resurfaced. Left turn lanes are to be added to
NC 135 at intersections with SR 2154, SR 2145, SR 2148, and SR 2196. The
existing crest vertical curve at the intersection of NC 135 and SR 2145
(Settles Bridge Road) is to be flattened slightly to improve
sight-distance.
The total estimated cost of the project is $7,280,000. Because this
cost exceeds the programmed cost in the 1994-2000 Transportation
Improvement Program, improvements to NC 135 should be prioritized as
follows:
1) From US 220 to SR 2221 near Eden.
2) Improvements from approximately 400 feet west of the McMichael
High School bus entrance to US 220.
3) Improvements from the east city limits of Mayodan to
approximately 400 feet west of the McMichael High School bus
entrance.
3. Alternatives Considered
The following alternatives were considered:
A. "Do Nothing" Alternative
B Wi en NC 135 on existing: alignment (Recommended)
C. Widen and realign NC 135 to accommodate a 50 mph-design speed
D. Widen and realign NC 135 to accommodate a 60 mph design speed
E. Alternative Modes of Transportation
F. Postponement of Proposed Action
4. Environmental Impacts
Although the project will require an additional 20 to 40 feet of
right-of-way, any adverse impacts to the environment will be minimized.
It is estimated that four residential and two business relocatees will
result from the widening; however no communities, schools, or churches
will be disrupted. There are no structures in the project area listed on
the National Register of Historic Places. The project's impact on noise
and air quality will be insignificant. The proposed improvements will not
adversely impact prime farmland, and will impact approximately 0.8 acre of
wetlands. Best Management Practices should be used to minimize impacts to
wetlands and water quality.
5. Actions Required by Other Agencies
Based on the estimated im actsa,, o..,wetlands and/or stye it is
anticipated that either a"£Sect `'elx4or 25` (33 CFR
330.5 (a)), will be required to place fill in the identified wetland
areas. Final permit decisions are left to the discretionary authority of
the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Sattion'401 Water Quality Certification may-be required: "
6. Basis for Environmental Assessment
On the basis of the planning and environmental studies, it has been
determined that this project will not have significant detrimental effects
upon the quality of the human or natural environment. The project has
been reviewed by appropriate state and local agencies, and no objections
have been raised. As a result, it is concluded that an Environmental
Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact is applicable to this project.
An Environmental Impact Statement will not be prepared for this project.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A. General Description . . . . 1
B. Historical Background and Project Status 2
C. Proposed Improvements for Recommended Alternative 2
1. General Location . . . . . . . . 2
2. Length of the Proposed Project . . . . . 2
3. Design Speed Proposed and Anticipated
Speed Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4. Cross Section Description . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5. Right-of-Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
6. Bikeways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
7. Access Control . . . . . 4
8. Intersection Treatment and Type of Control 4
9. Structural Work Required * . . . . 4
10. Special Permits Required of Division
of Highways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
11. Staging . . . . . . . . . . 5
12. Changes in the State Highway System . . . . . . 5
13. Estimate of Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
II. PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROPOSED ACTION . . . . . . . . . 6
A. Characteristics of the Existing Facility . . . . . 6
1. General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Existing Roadway Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . 6
a. Length of Roadway Section Studied . . . . . 6
b. Pavement Width and Shoulders . . . . . . . 6
C. Right-of-Way . . . . . . . . . . 6
d. Degree of Roadside Interference . . . . . . 6
e. Type of Roadside Development . . . . . . . 6
f. Horizontal and Vertical Curvature . . . . . 7
g. Restricted' Sight Distance . . . . . . . . 7
h. Structures .
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i. Intersecting Roads and
Type W Control 7
j. Speed Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
k. School Bus Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1. Geodetic Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
- B. Transpor tation Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
C. Traffic Volumes and Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
D. Accident Investigation . . . . . . . . . . 9
E. Benefits to State, Region, and Community . . . . . . 10
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III. SOC IAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS. . . . . . . . 11
A. Social Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1. Land Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2. Neighborhood Analysis . 12
3. Relocation of Families and Businesses. 12
4. Public Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5. Historic and Cultural Resources . . . . . . . . 15
a. Historical - Architectural Resources . . . 15
b. Archaeological Resources . . . . . . . . . 15
B. Economic Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
C. Environmental Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1. Biotic Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
a. Plant Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
b. Wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2. Physical Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
a. Water Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
b. Soils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
C. Stream Modifications . . . . . . . . 19
d. Floodplain Involvement . . . . . . . . . . 19
3. Wetlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
a. Wetland Areas . . . . . . . 19
b. Anticipated Permit Requirements . . . . . . 20
C. Avoidance, Minimization, Mitigation . . . . 21
4. Protected Species . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
a. Federally Protected Species . . . . . . . . 22
b. State Protected Species ... . . . . . . . . 23
5. Air Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6. Noise Quality . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7. Hazardous Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8. Construction Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25
IV. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . 26
A. "Do-Nothing" Alternative . . . . & . . . . . . . 26
B. Alternate Modes of Transportation . . . . . . . . . 27
C. Postponement of Proposed Action . . . . . . . . . . 27
D. Alternate Types of Highway Improvement . . . . . . . 27
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V. COMMENTS AND COORDINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
A. Agency Coordination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
B. Public Involvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
FIGURES
APPENDIX
NC 135
From East City Limits of Mayodan to SR 2221 near Eden
Rockingham County
State Project No. 6.511015
T.I.P. Project No. R-1033
I. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
A. General Description
The project improves NC 135, located in western Rockingham County
between Mayodan and Eden (See Figure 1).
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Number assigned to the
project is R-1033.
The project recommends different cross sections on the west and east
sides of the US 220 interchange with NC 135.
. West of US 220: Referring to Figures 2 and 3, the N. C. Division of
Highways proposes to widen the existing two-lane, 20-foot roadway to a
three-lane curb and gutter section which is 40 feet from curb-face to
curb-face, from the east city limits of Mayodan to SR 2216. From SR 2216
to the west (bus) entrance of the newly-constructed McMichael High School,
the existing roadway is to be widened to a three-lane shoulder section (44
feet of pavement) with one 12-foot lane in each travel direction, a
12-foot center left-turn lane, and 8-foot shoulders (including 4-foot
paved shoulders). From the school bus entrance to the west-side ramps at
the NC 135/US 220 interchange, NC 135 is to be widened to a three-lane
curb and gutter section (40 feet from curb-face to curb-face) which has
additional, dedicated right-turn lanes to both high school entrances from
westbound NC 135.
At the NC 135 interchange with US 220, new guardrails are recommended
on NC 135 approaches to the bridge.
East of US 220: From US 220 to SR 2221 near Eden, NC 135 is to be
widened in accordance to the "Guide for Resurfacing, Restoration and
Rehabilitation of Highways and Streets" (3-R Guidelines). It is
recommended that NC 135 be widened to a two-lane shoulder section which
has a travelway width of 24 feet plus 6-foot shoulders (including 2-foot
paved shoulders). Recommended.total pavement width is 28 feet. The
existing pavement is to be resurfaced. Left turn lanes are to be added to
NC 135 at intersections with SR 2154, SR 2145, SR 2148, and SR 2196. The
existing crest vertical curve at the intersection of NC 135 and SR 2145
(Settles Bridge Road) is to be flattened slightly to improve
sight-distance.
The total estimated cost of the project is $7,280,000. Because this
cost exceeds the programmed cost in the 1994-2000 Transportation
Improvement Program, improvements to NC 135 should be prioritized as
follows:
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1) From US 220 to SR 2221 near Eden.
2) Improvements from approximately 400 feet west of the McMichael
High School bus entrance feet to US 220.
3) Improvements from the east city limits of Mayodan to
approximately 400 feet west of the McMichael High School bus
entrance.
B. Historical Background and Status
ere-i s 17i tt 1 e or no recorded right-of=way for NC-135- in theprej ecl
rtiea: ased upon field inspection, it has been determined that NCDOT can
claim the existing maintained right-of-way of 40 feet (20 feet on each
side of the center line). Some deeds may show a 60-foot right-of-way.
The proposed widening of NC 135 is included in the 1994-2000 NCDOT
Transportation Improvement Program" (TIP). Right-of-Way acquisition is
scheduled to begin in Fiscal Year 1993, and construction is scheduled to
begin in Fiscal Year 1995. The TIP includes a total funding of $5,610,000
for the project, including $2,110,000 for right-of-way and $3,500,000 for
construction. The current estimated cost of recommended improvements for
the 10.7 mile project is $7,280,000.
C. Proposed Improvements for Recommended Alternative
1. General Location
The project is located on NC 135 from the east city limits of
Mayodan to SR 2221 near Eden, in Rockingham County (See Figure 2).
NC 135 is the most direct route between Mayodan/Madison and Eden, and
is also utilized as a trucking route between Danville, Virginia and
Winston-Salem. Westbound traffic from Eden frequently uses NC 135 to
access US 220 toward Greensboro. Area school busses are shared
between McMichael High School and the middle school in Mayodan;
therefore all busses utilize NC 135 between Mayodan and US 220.
2. Length of the Proposed Project
The length of the proposed widening to three-lanes from the east
city limits of Mayodan to US 220 is 1.8 miles. The length of
widening per 3-R Guidelines from US 220 to SR 2221 is 8.9 miles.
T&al-proct length i-s 10:7- miles
3. Design Speed Proposed and Anticipated Speed Limit
Recommended design speed will vary from 30 miles per hour (mph)
to 50 mph.
At the west end of the project, topography dictates a maximum
design speed of 30 miles per hour (mph). Near the 'Mayo River bridge,
NC 135 will be signed at 25 miles per hour (mph) due to poor
horizontal and vertical alignment. The design speed will increase tc
50 mph until US 220, with a posted 'speed` of 45 mph. School Zone
speed reduction signs are to be posted near McMichael High School.
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From US 220 to the project terminus at SR 2221, the existing
posted speed limits of 45 or 55 mph will remain in place.
4. Cross Section Descriptions
From the east city limits of Mayodan to SR 2216, the proposed
cross section is a three-lane curb and gutter section which is 40
feet from curb-face to curb-face and has 6-foot berms (See Figure 3).
The typical section is to contain a center 12-foot left-turn lane and
one 12-foot outside travel lane in each direction.
From SR 2216 to the west-side bus entrance to McMichael High
School, the proposed cross section is a three-lane shoulder section
with 8-foot usable shoulders (Including 4-foot paved and 4-foot earth
material). Total recommended pavement width is 44 feet. The typical
section is to contain a center 12-foot left-turn lane and one 12-foot
outside travel lane in each direction.
From the west-side bus entrance of McMichael High School to the
west-side ramps of the US 220 interchange, the proposed cross section
is a three-lane curb and gutter section which is 40 feet from
curb-face to curb-face and has 6-foot berms. The typical section is
to contain a center 12-foot left-turn lane and one 12-foot outside
travel lane in each direction. Additional 12-foot dedicated
right-turn lanes are proposed at westbound approaches to both
entrances of McMichael High School.
From US 220 to SR 2221 near Eden, NC 135 is to be widened per
3-R Guidelines to a two-lane shoulder section which has a travelway
width of 24 feet plus 6-foot shoulders (including 2-foot paved
shoulders). Recommended total pavement width is 28 feet. Each
travel lane will have a width of 12 feet. The existing alignment and
cross section of NC 135 on the east side of US 220 is to be retained,
with the exception of adding left-turn lanes at intersections with
SR 2154, SR 2145, SR 2148, and SR 2196, and improvement to the
vertical crest curve at the intersection with SR 2145 (See Figure 2).
5. Right-of-Way
Recommended right-of-way varies depending on the proposed cross
section. Widening is to occur symmetrically or asymmetrically as
deemed desirable to minimize damages. The existing alignment of
NC 135 is to be utilized to the extent possible. Construction
easements may be required for cut and fill sections. Permanent and
temporary drainage easements may also be required.
From, the east city limits of Mayodan to SR 2216, a minimum
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right-of-way is recommended to accommodate tree:=lane
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acrd" gutter section.
From SR 2216 to the west-side bus entrance to McMichael High
School , a mi nimum of _ 80xi., feet :of ri ght-of-way i s recommended to
accommodate the three-lane shoulder section..,` Asymmetrical widening
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will occur to the north side of the horizontal curve at SR 2216, to
avoid adverse impacts to a historically-significant property on the
south side of NC 135.
From the west-side bus entrance of McMichael High School to the
west-side ramps of US 220, a minimum of 80 feet of right-of-way is
recommended to accommodate the three-lane curb and gutter section and
the dedicated right-turn lanes.
On NC 135 east of US 220, a minimum 60-foot right-of-way is
recommended for widening. Additional right-of-way will be required
where left-turn lanes are being added and where vertical alignment is
corrected. Asymmetrical widening must occur on the north side of
improvements at SR 2196, to avoid adversely impacting a
historically-significant property on the south side of NC 135 at this
location.
6. Bikeways
A need for bikeways along the project was not identified in the
planning process. However, reasonable efforts should be made to
accommodate existing bicycle traffic within the overall project
design.
7. Access Control
r With the exception of full control of access at the US 220
#3r interchange, access control is not recommended for the entire length
of the project.
8. Intersection Treatment and Type of Control
All intersections along the project are to be stop sign
controlled with the exception of the US 220/NC 135 interchange.
9. Structural Work Required
Bridge No. 43 carries NC 135 over theq#J The structure
has an existing horizontal clearance of 40 'feet from curb-face to
curb-face, therefore no structure widening is required. However, a
painted median taper will be necessary to transition from the
two-lane section in Mayodan to the proposed three-lane section on the
east side of the bridge. The bridge has a sufficiency rating of 87.8
and a length of 254 feet.
Bridge No. 74 which carries NC 135 over US 220 does not require
widening due to the termination of the three-lane section at the
west-side ramps of the interchange. However, new guardrails are
recommended on approaches to the bridge. The bridge has a length of
209 feet, a roadway width of 28 feet, and a sufficiency rating of
59.5. Northbound US 220 has a 15 foot vertical clearance under the
bridge, while southbound US 220 has a 14' 7" inch vertical clearance.
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Bridge No. 105 is located a roximately 300 feet west of
SR 2221, and carries NC 135 over dle_Creek The bridge has a
sufficiency rating of 92.2 , a length of 121 feet, and a roadway
width of 34 feet. Widening of this bridge is not required to
accommodate the new road cross section, however new guardrails are
recommended on bridge approaches.
Four existing culverts between US 220 and SR 2221 may require
lengthening:
a) A reinforced concrete box culvert (RCBC) located 1500 feet east
of SR 2178
b) A dual, 86" corrugated metal pipe located 2600 feet west of
SR 2179
c) A quad 8'x7' RCBC located 2050 feet east of SR 2180
d) A single 4'x5'.RCBC located 3300 feet west of SR 2148
10. Special Permits Required of Division of Highways
Based on the estimated impacts to wetlands and/or streams, it is
anticipated that either a S Q- 404' Natieonwide 14 or r°i^mi't0, (33
CFR 330.5 (a)) will be required to place fill in the identified
wetland areas. Final permit decisions are left to the discretionary
authority of the US Army Corps of Engineers. A Section 401 Water
Quality Certification may be required.
11. Staging
Current cost estimates substantially exceed the project budget
as established in the 1994-2000 Transportation Improvement Program.
This circumstance dictates that a priority of construction should be
established, to allow for construction within the budgeted limits,
and to plan for future construction should further funds become
available.
Improvements should be prioritized as follows:
1) From US 220 to SR 2221 near Eden.
2) Improvements from approximately 400 feet west of the McMichael
High School bus entrance to US 220.
3) From the east city limits of Mayodan to approximately 400 feet
west of the McMichael High School bus entrance.
12. Changes in the State Highway System
No changes to the existing primary highway system will result
from the proposed project.
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13. Estimate of Cost (from west to east)
Construction Right-of-Way Total
From Mayodan to H.S. 960,000 1,074,000 2,034,000
From H.S. to US 220 300,000 80,000 380,000
From US 220 to SR 2221 4,100,000 766,000 4,866,000
Total Cost $5,360,000 $1,920,000 $7,280,000
II. PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROPOSED ACTION
A. Characteristics of the Existing Facility
1. General Description
Existing NC 135 is a two-lane highway which is in need of
improvement. The narrow road width and substandard alignment
restrict maneuverability and hinder capacity.
2. Existing Roadway Inventory
a. Length of Roadway Section Studied
The length of the proposed project from the east city
limits of Mayodan to SR 2221 near Eden is 10.7 miles.
b. Pavement Width and Shoulders
Existing NC 135 consists of a two-lane, 20-foot pavement
with 3 to 6-foot grass shoulders.
C. Right-of-Way
The existing right-of-way is estimated to be 40 feet, based
upon maintained width. Right-of-way is symmetrical about the
centerline of the road.
d. Degree of Roadside Interference
Interference from roadside development is light to
moderate. The number of driveways and small subdivision access
roads is heaviest between Mayodan and US 220.
e. Type of Roadside Development
From Mayodan to US 220, roadside development is primarily
residential. Density is heaviest between the Mayo River and
SR 2216, and is lighter as NC 135 moves east toward US 220.
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McMichael High School is located on the north side of NC
135 approximately 1000 feet west of US 220. Future plans for
the school include a 5,000 seat football stadium.
Development on NC 135 on the east side of US 220 is a
combination of scattered homes, churches, cemeteries, and small
businesses.
f. Horizontal and Vertical Curvature
In the proposed project, there are numerous curves in
excess of 3 degrees and numerous grades exceeding 3%.
g. Restricted Sight Distance
Portions of the studied section of NC 135 are below current
standards for horizontal or vertical sight distance. The
recommended improvements to NC 135 will correct problems on the
west side of US 220.
h. Structures
There are three major structures along the proposed
project, however no bridge widening is necessary. Bridge No. 43
carries NC 135 over the Mayo River. Bridge No. 74 carries NC
135 over US 220 at the interchange of the two highways, and
Bridge No. 105 carries NC 135 over Buffalo Creek. Four culverts
between US 220 and SR 2221 may require lengthening to
accommodate the recommended cross section.
i. Intersecting Roads and Types of Control
All intersections-with state routes are to be stop sign
controlled. The US 220/NC 135 interchange is to be stop sign
controlled at ramp termini. With the improvement of the crest
vertical curve at SR 2145, consideration should be given to
removal of the continuously flashing yellow light in the center
of the intersection with NC 135.
j. Speed Limits
Existing NC 135 speed limits range from 35 mph to 55 mph.
A 35 mph section exists at the western end of the project near
the Mayo River. Speed limits vary between 45 and 55 mph for the
remainder of the project, with the exception of speed reduction
to 35 mph at selected intersections.
k. School Bus Data
The studied section of NC 135 is used primarily by
Rockingham County school busses traveling to and from the newly
constructed McMichael High School and the middle school in
Mayodan. Twenty-eight school busses utilize NC 135 in the
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morning and afternoon. Of these, twenty-two busses are from
McMichael High School, three are from Stoneville, and three are
from Eden.
1. Geodetic Markers
One geodetic marker is located along the project, and will
be impacted by construction. The North Carolina Geodetic Survey
will be contacted prior to construction.
B. Transportation Plan
The proposed improvements to NC 135 in the area between Eden and
Mayodan are listed in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for
1994 - 2000.
C. Traffic Volumes and Capacity
Volumes
1995 Average Daily Traffic (vehicles per day)
NC 135 west of US 220: 5,200 vpd - 7,000 vpd
NC 135 east of US 220: 6,000 vpd - 7,200 vpd
2015 Average Daily Traffic
NC 135 west of US 220:
NC 135 east of US 220:
Truck Data
9,400 vpd - 12,600 vpd
10,800 vpd - 13,000 vpd
Truck Traffic estimates along the-posed :route' a`re' 9% `(2% TTST, 7%
Duals) on the west side of US 220, 0 TTST, 5% Duals) on the east
side of US 220. linow
The estimated 1995 and 2015 traffic volumes and major turning
movements are shown in Figures 4 and 5.
Capacity
The 1995 Level of Service (LOS) was computed asp' R03 the
existing section on NC 135 from Mayodan to US 220. From US 220 to SR
2221, traffic in 1995 is expected to experience a LOS which ranges from D
to E, depending on traffic volumes.
The LOS for the design year of 2015 was also computed for the
existing highway. From Mayodan to SR 2221, a LOS E is expected.
From Mayodan to US 220, capacity will increase by almost 30% after
the highway is widened to a three-lane section. The wider travel lanes
and shoulders provide more lateral clearance, thus increasing the Lateral
Clearance (Lw) factor from 0.77 to 1.0. Better traffic operations will

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result. Although the level of service for 1995 traffic will remain at LOS
D, the actual flow rates are much lower in the LOS D range than if the
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highway is not improved. Likewise, ' des"i"gn year traffic s expected to
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experi nce" a LOS E, although f l.ow rates are' lower in the LOS E grange than
i f .the r 4 --'y is not i" oved .
From US 220 to SR 2221, the recommended improvements will markedly
improve capacity as a result of wider travel lanes. Again, Lw is o
increased from 0.77 to 1.0. ImpErenreiats should result fn a LOS_ D for`
1;995 traff .c, with an expected LOS"E in the design year. These levels of
service are much lower in the LOS D and E f low rate range than if the
highway is not widened.
D. Accident Investigation `
For the section of NC 135 between Mayodan and US 220, the most common`'
accident is running off the road (42.8%). This type of accident along
with rear-end collisions (28.6%) is commonly caused by short sight
distances, narrow lanes, and poor maneuverability due to the existing K
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cross section. The proposed three-lane section will decrease these
accidents by providing a sheltered center left-turn lane, a wider roadway
for better maneuverability, a wider recovery area, and increased sight
distance. The total accident rate for this section is 281.0 accidents per r
100 million vehicle miles (MVM), which is higher than the statewide
average of 202.0 ACC/100 MVM.
For the section of NC 135 from US 220 to SR 2221, the most common
accidents are rear-end collisions (259.-) and running off the road (23.5%). y'
The accidents are fairly scattered along this 8.9 mile section, although
many are concentrated at intersections with state routes. The proposed
addition of left-turn lanes at several intersections will provide a
sheltered center left-turn lane, thus reducing the number of collisions.
The total accident rate for this section is 130.8 ACC/100 MVM, which is '
lower than the statewide average of 202.0 ACC/100 MVM.

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NC 135 / RURAL NC ROUTES S.;fATISTICS COMPARISON
ACCIDENT RATES ( r 100 MVM)
Total Accident Rate
NC 135 §? NC 135
West. of x East of Statewide Average
US 220,,, US 220 Rural N.C. Routes
(accidents per 100 281.0 130.8 202.0
million vehicle miles)
Fatal Accident Rate
(accidents per 100 0.0 0.0 2.7
million vehicle miles)
Non-Fatal Injury Rate
(accidents per 100 160.6 55.8 96.8
million vehicle miles)
Night Accident Rate
(accidents per 100 .4 42.3 60.3
million vehicle miles)
Wet Roadway Accident Rate
(accidents per 100 100.4 30.8 45.7
million vehicle miles)
E. Benefits to State, Region, and Community
. Improvements to NC 135 will enhance the safe and efficient conduct of
passenger and commercial traffic in Rockingham County. NC 135 is the
major access route to the new McMichael High. School, and is the principal
approach to US 220 from Madison, Mayodan, and Eden.
NC 135 is an established trucking route between Danville, Virginia
and Winston-Salem. With the existing narrow pavement widths, trucks
passing in opposite directions must veer slightly onto the shoulders to
avoid a collision of side-mirrors. A wider cross section will improve the
safety of trucking operations.
A primary benefit will be a decreased number of accidents. West of
US 220, the wider 3-lane roadway and shoulder width will provide increased
maneuverability, wider recovery areas, and slightly increased sight
distances. East of US 220, the wider roadway, left turn lanes at several
intersections, and "flattening" of the vertical crest-curve at SR 2145,
will improve sight distance and safety.
West of US 220, capacity of the studied section will increase
slightly, thus providing a more efficient traffic flow. East of US 220,
capacity will also increase somewhat due to the greater lateral
clearances.
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III. SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
A. Social Effects
1. Land Use
The area of the proposed improvement is rural in character, with
very low density land uses throughout most of the project's length.
Near Eden, suburban land uses (primarily single family residences)
front the roadway. The Green Knoll subdivision is accessed from NC
135, and several small businesses and convenience stores are also
located along the roadway.
Between Mayodan and Eden, the uses of land adjacent to the
roadway include farms and accompanying structures, woodlands, small
businesses, and limited single family residential development.
Inside Mayodan's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) the land
uses are more urbanized. Development is dominated by single family
structures fronting NC 135, interspersed with commercial uses. Some
industrial uses, including the Tultex textile mill and supporting
operations, are located at the Mayo River just east of the City
limits.
The Dalton L. McMichael High School is in the northwestern
quadrant of NC 135 and US 220, just outside the Mayodan ETJ. Future
plans for the school include a football stadium with a seating
capacity of 5,000.
Most of the land adjacent to NC 135 remains unzoned.
Established zoning districts generally reflect existing land uses.
Single family development along the roadway is generally found in
Residential Protected districts, which do not permit multi-family
developments or mobile home parks.
Mixed residential districts accommodate mobile home parks and
other single family developments. Two such districts are located
adjacent to NC 135: one in the northeastern quadrant of NC 135 and
SR 2179, the other between SR 2180 and SR 2154.
A large Highway Commercial zoning district is located in the
southwestern quadrant of NC 135 and US 220.
An Office and Institutional district is located in the
northwestern quadrant of NC 135 and SR 2179. One Heavy Industrial
district is located along the roadway on the northwest side of the
roadway's intersection with SR 2139.
In the town of Mayodan, the land on each side of NC 135 from the
Mayo River to the ETJ boundary (at River Road) is zoned Residential
(R-20), permitting single family development on 20,000 square foot or
greater lots.
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The Land Development Guide designates most of the land along NC
135 as rural, anticipating few changes through the year 2000. Many
of the residential areas identified by the plan accommodate existing
development. The plan designates the following areas for single
family residential development: the area from the Mayodan ETJ to SR
2177, land on each side of a tributary east of SR 2178, land from SR
2145 to Whetstone Creek, portions of land between SR 2145 and SR
2148, and land from Buffalo Creek to the Eden ETJ.
Commercial development is planned for the Shiloh community, just
east of SR 2154 on NC 135, between SR 2148 and Buffalo Creek, and
from SR 2178 near Mayodan to US 220.
2. Neighborhood Analysis
Development along NC 135 near Mayodan is mostly residential.
The first segment of the proposed improvement is densely populated,
but the density thins as the proposed improvement extends further to
the east. Just west of US 220, there is a new high school and two
small businesses. The Dan Valley Baptist Church is located on the
east side of the NC 135 interchange with US 220. There is a golf
course located south of NC 135 at the intersection with SR 2178.
From SR 2178 to SR 2154, the area is characterized by open fields and
rural clusters. Mobile homes are scattered along this section, and
fences from several cattle farms are close to the existing highway.
East of SR 2154, the Glad Tiding Baptist Church is located on the
south side of NC 135. Just east of the Baptist Church and north of
NC 135 is a family cemetery with approximately 30 grave sites. The
Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church is located south of NC 135 near
SR 2145. A sizable cemetery borders the west side of Shiloh Church.
From SR 2145 to the project terminus, land adjacent to the roadway is
characterized by mostly vacant farm fields and some houses that form
clusters along the highway.
The proposed improvement of NC 135 from the east city limits of
Mayodan to SR 2221 will have a positive impact. It will provide an
improved facility on which to travel, enhanced safety for the
traveling public and local residents, and will promote accessibility
to the area.
The proposed action will not disrupt community cohesion or
interfere with the accessibility of facilities and services. The
displacement of residents will be minimized.
3. Relocation of Families and Businesses
Based on preliminary right-of-way estimates, approximately four a
residential and two business relocations will result from the
proposed project. These relocations are located in the more densely
developed area along NC 135 between Mayodan and SR 2216. Elsewhere,
several farm fences may have to be removed or set back from the
right-of-way to be acquired. All relocations will be in accordance
with the revised North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 133. A
relocation report is included in the Appendix to this.document.
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In the event of relocation "it is the policy of the NCDOT to
ensure that comparable replacement housing will be available prior to
construction of state and federally assisted projects". Furthermore,
the North Carolina Board of Transportation has the following three
programs to minimize the inconvenience of relocation:
(1) Relocation assistance,
(2) Relocation moving payments, and
(3) Relocation replacement housing payments or rent supplement.
With the Relocation Assistance Program, experienced NCDOT staff
will be available to assist displacees with information such as
availability and prices of homes, apartments, or businesses for sale
or rent and financing of other housing programs. The Relocation
Moving Payments Program, in general, provides for payment of actual
moving expenses encountered in relocation. Where displacement will
force an owner or tenant to purchase or rent property of higher cost
or to lose a favorable financing arrangement (in cases of ownership),
the Relocation Replacement Housing Payments or Rent Supplement
Program will compensate up to $22,500 to owners who are eligible and
qualify and up to $5,250 to tenants who are eligible and qualify.
The relocation program for the proposed action will be conducted
in accordance with the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real
Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-646), and/or
the North Carolina Relocation Assistance Act (GS-133-5 through
133-18). The program is designed to provide assistance to displaced
persons in relocating to a replacement site in which to live or do
business. At least one relocation officer is assigned to each
highway project for this purpose.
The relocation officer will determine the needs of displaced
families, individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations, and farm
operations for relocation assistance advisory services without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The NCDOT will
schedule its work to allow ample time, prior to displacement, for
negotiations, and possession of replacement housing which meets
decent, safe, and sanitary standards. The displacees are given at
least a 90-day written notice after NCDOT purchases the property.
Relocation of displaced persons will be offered in areas not
generally less desirable in regard to public utilities and commercial
facilities. Rent and sale prices of replacement property will be
within the financial means of the families and individuals displaced
and will be reasonably accessible to their places of employment. The
relocation officer will also assist owners of displaced businesses,
non-profit organization, and farm operations in searching for and
moving to replacement property.
All tenant and owner residential occupants who may be displaced
will receive an explanation regarding all available options, such as
(1) purchase of replacement housing, (2) rental of replacement
housing, either private or public, or (3) moving existing
owner-occupant housing to another site (if possible). The relocation
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officer will also supply information concerning other state or
federal programs offering assistance to displaced persons and will
provide other advisory services as needed in order to minimize
hardships to displaced persons in adjusting to a new location.
The Moving Expense Payments Program is designed to compensate
the displacee for the costs of moving personal property from homes,
businesses, non-profit organizations, and farm operations acquired
for a highway project. Under the Replacement Program for Owners, ,
NCDOT will participate in reasonable incidental purchase payments for
replacement dwellings such as attorney's fees, surveys, appraisals,
and other closing costs and, if applicable, make a payment for any
increased interest expenses for replacement dwellings. Reimbursement
to "owner-occupants for replacement housing payments, increase
interest payments, and incidental purchase expenses may not exceed
$22,500 (combined total), except under the Last Resort Housing
provision.
A displaced tenant may be eligible to receive a payment, not to
exceed $5,250, to rent a replacement dwelling or to make a down
payment, including incidental expenses, on the purchase of a
replacement dwelling. The down payment is based upon what the State
determines is required when the rent supplement exceeds $5,250.
It is a policy of the State that no person will be displaced by
the NCDOT's state or federally-assisted construction projects unless
or until comparable or adequate replacement housing has been offered
or provided for each displacee within a reasonable period of time
prior to displacement. No relocation payment received will be
considered as income for the purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of
1954 or for the purposes of determining eligibility or the extent of
eligibility of any person for assistance under the Social Security
Act or any other federal law.
Last Resort Housing is a program used when comparable
replacement housing is not available, or when it is unavailable
within the displacee's financial means, and the replacement payment
exceeds the federal/state legal limitation. The purpose of the
program is to allow broad latitudes in methods of implementation by
the State so that decent, safe, and sanitary replacement housing can.
be provided. It is not felt that this program will be necessary on
the project, since there appears to be adequate opportunities for
relocation within the area.
4. Public Facilities
There are several public facilities located at various intervals
along the proposed project site; among these are McMichael High
School, Dan Valley Baptist Church, the golf course near SR 2178, Glad
Tiding Baptist Church, a family cemetery, and Shiloh Primitive
Baptist Church and cemetery. The Shiloh Airport is located on
SR 2145, just south of NC 135. It appears that the proposed highway
improvement will not adversely impact any of these public facilities.
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5. Historic and Cultural Resources
a. Historical-Architectural Resources
This project is subject to review pursuant to North
Carolina General Statute 121-12(a) which requires compliance
with the provisions of that statute when there are properties
listed in the National Register of Historic Places located
within the area of potential effect of the undertaking.
In a letter dated October 22, 1991, the State Historic
Preservation Office stated that they were aware of no National
Register-listed properties located within the planning area, but
stated that the Thomas Settle House, a structure with historical
and architectural significance, was located within the project
planning area. A copy of the letter is included in the
Appendix.
The area of potential effect (APE) on historic
architectural properties for this project was delineated, and
the maps and files of the North Carolina State Historic
Preservation Officer (SHPO) were consulted. A field survey was
conducted for each section of the project by DOT staff. The
Thomas Settle House was found to be approximately two and
one-half miles outside the APE.
Two historically-significant properties were identified
within the project APE during the site survey by NCDOT
architectural historians. In the vicinity of these sites,
improvements will be shifted to the opposite side of the highway
to minimize impact.
The Joshua Smith Wall House is located adjacent to NC 135
(south side) just east of the intersection with SR 2216. The
house is a three bay by three bay two-story frame antebellum
dwelling with a two-story portico, exterior brick chimneys, and
a small one-story rear ell.
The second property is a circa 1890 house located adjacent
to NC 135 (south side) just west of the intersection with
SR 2196. The structure is a two-story frame dwelling with a
two-story rear ell, a number of outbuildings, and a coastal
plain cottage.
b. Archaeological Resources
Two surveys were conducted in accordance with North
Carolina historic preservation legislation, the first in 1991
and the second in 1993. Since the project is along an
established highway, much of the corridor is developed or has at
some time in the recent past been affected by residential or
commercial development. The archaeological study consisted of a
reconnaissance inspection of the proposed project and background
research on the history and prehistory of the area. The 1991
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survey encountered no archeological sites. The 1993 follow-up
survey found a single, isolated projectile point in a field on
the east side of SR 2180. Background research indicates there
are no archaeological sites listed in the National Register of
Historic Places or the state National Register study list.
Based on these findings, no further archaeological work is
recommended.
B. Economic Effects
During the month of October 1990, Rockingham county maintained a
labor force of 41,320. During this time, 38,000 persons were employed,
resulting in an unemployment total of 3,320 or 8.0 percent. The proposed
improvement to NC 135 will not adversely impact the economy in the area.
On the contrary, the improvement is likely to increase the tax base and
enhance job development.
C. Environmental Effects
1. Biotic Resources
Living systems described in the following sections include plant
communities and wildlife. These systems are interrelated and in many
respects interdependent, but are presented separately for the sake of
simplicity. The Natural Resources Technical Report, on which the
following discussion is based, is available for viewing in the
project files of the Planning and Environmental Branch.
a. Plant Communities
Plant communities are subdivided into two broad categories:
uplands and wetlands, based on jurisdictional differences.
Wetlands are discussed in section 3.
Four upland community types were identified during the
field studies: mixed hardwood forest, mixed pine-hardwood
forest, open field, and residential lawn. Additionally, a
narrow strip of a heavily disturbed plant community exists
within the shoulder of the existing roadway for the entire
project length.
The mixed hardwood and mixed pine-hardwood forests found
within the area of study are very similar in species
composition, differing primarily in canopy dominance of Virginia
pine (Pinus virginiana). Other common canopy species found here
include sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), white oak (uercus
alba), American beech (Fagus grandfoliz) black locust (Rob-ina
pseudo-acacia), winged elm (Ulmus alata), tulip poplar
(Liriodendron tulipifera), sugar maple (Acer saccharum), red
maple (Acer rubrum), and hickory (Carya sp. .
The mid-story of these forests is composed of saplings of
the canopy species, and flowering dogwood (Cornus florida),
sassafras (Sassafras albidum), and privet (Ligustrum sinense).
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In some areas, vines such as greenbrier (Smilax sp.), poison ivy
(Toxicodendron radicans), and crossvine (Anisostichus
capreolata), extend well into the mid-story.
The ground cover in these forests consists mainly of
seedlings of the canopy and mid-story species, Japanese
honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), clematis (Clematis sp.),
chickweed (Stellaria sp.), wild onion (Allium sp.), and vetch
(Vicia sp.).
Open fields within the project area are of two types:
cultivated row crops and fallow fields. In addition to planted
crops, these fields support a wide variety of weedy invader
species. Hedgerows bordering these fields are dominated by
winged elm (Ulmus alata), red cedar (Juniperus virginiana), and
Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica).
Residential lawns are planted primarily with tall fescue
(Festuca sp.) and common Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) occurs
as a weedy invader. These areas may also support a wide variety
of ornamental trees and shrubs.
b. Wildlife
The various community types found within the study area
have the potential to support a myriad of vertebrate animal
species. Common mammals that may be found within the study area
include white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), gray
squirrel Sciurus caroliniensis), raccoon (Procyon lotor ,
Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana), and numerous species of
small rodents. Complete listings of mammals that may be found
in this region are reported in Webster et al., 1985.
Bird species that were identified during the field
investigation include common crow Corvus brach_yrhynchos) ,
Carolina chickadee Parus carolinensis , mourning dove Zenaida
macroura , Carolina wren. Thr othorus ludovicianus), eastern
bluebird Sialia sialis , and mars hawk Circus c aneus .
Other common species that might be found within the project area
include downy woodpecker Picoides pubescens), blue jay
C anocitta cris?tata), mockingbird Mimus polyglottos) ,
cardinal (Cardin' alis ) , tufted titmouse Parus bicolor , and
American robin Turdus migratorius). Complete listings of birds
that may be found in this region are reported in Potter et al.,
1980.
. Reptiles and amphibians are typically dormant at the time
of year that the field studies were undertaken. Common reptiles
and amphibians that may be found within the study area include
numerous species of lizards, snakes, salamanders, frogs,
turtles, and toads. Complete listings of reptiles and amphibians
that may be found in this region are reported in Martof et al.,
1980.
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No attempt to identify fish species was made during the
field studies, however it is probable that small fish utilize
the streams on site. The nearby portion of the Dan River (to
which the streams on site are tributaries) is known primarily to
support catfish, carp,. suckers, and a variety of sunfish
species.
Direct impacts to vertebrate fauna will result from the
removal of habitat associated with project construction.
Organisms utilizing this habitat will be displaced into new
areas, increasing the likelihood of inter and.-intraspecific
competition for resources.
The greatest impact is likely to occur to aquatic species
that may suffer from increased loads of sediments during
construction and/or new pollutants from roadway runoff.
Sedimentation of a waterway can have serious impacts to many
organisms. Suspended sediments reduce the amount of light
available to photosynthetic organisms which are the base of the
food chain. Sediments may also clog the gills of fish and the
filtration mechanisms of many filter feeding organisms. Sessile
organisms will be the most heavily impacted of the aquatic
species.
2. Physical Resources
a. Water Quality
The study ea falls within th confines of the Roanoke
River Basin. N 135 crosses Whetstone Creek, Buffalo Creek, and
several other nnamed tributaries, all of which drain into the
Mayo and Dan ivers.
r The portions of the Dan and Mayo Rivers that are in the
project vicinity are classified as "WS-III" by the North
` Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
`,.'`' Resources. This classification reflects "best usage" of these
waters and is defined as a "water supply segmenwith no
categorical restrictions on watershed development or discharges;
v suitable for all class C uses". All of the tributaries crossed
\C7 by the project are classified as "C", which is defined as
suitable for "aquatic life propagation °and survival, fishing,
wildlife, secondary recreation, and agriculture." Water quality
t? standards applicable to this classification are set: forth in 15
NCAV 2B .0200, Classifications and Water Quality Standards
Applicable to Surface Waters of North Carolina.
b. Soils
Soils are an important feature in any area as their makeup
`(,e often dictates what types of vegetation may occur there. Draft
soils maps for this area were provided by the US Soil
Conservation Service. Mapped soil units within the project area
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include the following soil series: Ayersville, Chewacla,
Congaree, Leaksville, Mayodan, and Stoneville. Mapped units of
the Leaksville series are purely hydric soils while both the
Chewacla and Congaree series may have hydric inclusions.
The US Soil Conservation Service was contacted to determine
whether the proposed improvement will impact prime or important
farmland soils. The agency responded that the widening project
will impact 37 acres of prime farmland and one acre of statewide
important farmland soils. The relative value of the farmland
was rated at 64.4 by the SCS on its land evaluation criterion
scale of 0 to 100 points. Completion of the site assessment
portion of the Department of Agriculture's form for Farmland
Conversion Impact Rating (AD-1006) indicates that the value of
soils impacted is near, but does not exceed, the numeric
threshold at which other alternatives should be considered. The
form is attached to the appendix in the rear of this document.
C. Stream Modifications
W ,,1Ann61 chang s or stream modificati©ns° are involved
Mhs',project.
d. Floodplain Involvement
Rockingham County is a participant in the National Flood
Insurance Regular program. The proposed widening will not have
an impact on the floodway or floodplain of the Mayo River or
Buffalo Creek. The terrain in the project area is fairly
rolling, with natural contours which promote good drainage.
3. Wetlands
a. Wetland Areas
Wetlands fall under the broad category of "Waters of the
United States" as defined in 33 CFR 328.3. From bank to bank,
all of the creeks within the study area can be considered
"Waters of the United States",and as such fall under the
jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
T?<curfent roadway maikes _twenty-one stream: crossi<ngs, y
Tseven- .of. which s;uppor-.t^•wet?ands,'in addition to the bank to bank
"'Waters of the =United SStat6l - - These wetlands.care- .of two
mineral types, bottomland hardwood and emergent wetlands:`
1. Bottomland Hardwood Wetlands
Bottomland hardwood communities found within the
project area are associated with small streams and are
dominated by such canopy species as sweet gum Li uidambar
st raciflua , sycamore Platanus occidentalis , re maple
Acer rubrum , willow oak uercus hellos , and hackberry
Celtis laevi ata .
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The mid-story is dominated by saplings of the canopy
species, and river birch Betula ni ra winged elm Ulmus
alata , privet (Liqustrum sinense , and high climbing
vines such as greenbriar Smilax spy, poison ivy
(Toxicodendron radicans , and grapevine Vitis
rotundifolis).
The herbaceous layer is sparse and is dominated by
seedlings of the canopy and mid-story species, wild onion
Allium sp.), and Japanese honeysuckle Lonicera japonica).
2. Emergent Wetlands
Emergent wetlands within the project area are found in
association with small streams or depressions in areas that
lack a canopy. These wetlands are dominated by cattail
T ha latifolia), rush Juncus spy, blackberry Rubus
sp..), joe-pye weed (Eupatorium fistulosum), curly dock
Rumex cris us , Japanese honeysuckle Lonicera japonica),
and several species of the genera Cyperus and Carex.
The amount of impact (fill placed) at each location-is dependent
upon the required width and relief at each site. A summary of
impacts is shown in Table 1:
TABLE 1 : Potential Impacts to Wetlands
Avg Additional Length of Total
Site Type Clearing Width (FT) Crossing (FT) Acreage

S 1 BH 45 175 0.18
2 E 50 90 0.10
BH 27.5 375 0.24
E 33 35 ' 0.'03
5
6
7 E
BH
E 30
42
_ 33 50
180
40 =0.03:
0.17
.
. 0:03

TOTAL ACRES 0.78
TYPE: BH = Bottomland Hardwood, E = Emergent
b. Anticipated Permit Requirements
In accordance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act,
permits will be required from the US Army Corps of Engineers for
the discharge of fill material into "Waters of the United
States." Based upon the amount and location of potential
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impacts to wetlands, it is anticipated that one of the
Nationwide Permits (33 CFR 330.5) will be required. Most likely
to apply are Nationwide >1 or''YNationwide #2Final permit
decisions are left to the discretionary authority of the US Army
Corps of Engineers.
Nationwide # 14 allows for minor road crossing fills of
non-tidal waters, provided that, 1) the crossing is designed
such that water flow is not restricted, 2) less than 200 cubic
yards of fill is placed below the plane of ordinary high water,
and 3) the fill does not extend beyond 100 feet into adjacent
wetlands on either side of the ordinary high water mark of that
water body.
Nationwide # 26 allows for the discharge of fill material
into non-tidal waters that are either 1) above headwaters
(waters above the point where average annual flow is 5 cubic
feet per second), or 2) not part of a surface tributary system
to interstate or navigable waters.
A Secta®n 4Q?1 Water: Qual y Certification may be ,rd1quired .-' 1
16 die SIC` 1Tivi s ion of ,n.v c? menta-1 Management . The US Army
Corps of Engineers withholds Section 404 authorization until the
Section 401 Certificate has been approved.
C. Avoidance, Minimization, and Mitigation
In keeping with the 404(b)(1) guidelines of the Clean Water
Act of 1977, the US Environmental Protection Agency / US Corps
of Engineers Memorandum of Agreement, effective February 1990,
and aspects of Executive Order 11990, projects should be
designed to avoid wetland encroachment wherever possible; to
minimize wetland impacts when avoidance is not possible; and to
mitigate wetland losses when necessary.
dit i-s estimated that 0.-a acre of``wetlands will be impacted,,
the 'nature rof w he proposed" project (widening an existing
w
righ
ay) , 'a??de and - s rte's "s bTe.. Best
rt ?Practices.=-?wd',:adhereace t'o st<ri;ngent ,erosion? and
se tati:on co[atrols wi£11 b i'implemented to `minimize wetland
"s.
Oft-Irally, for wethard' losses covered under Nationwide
J@fflM&ts:' no compens.a are mitig' ation ' is required. However, the
US Army Corps of Engineers has final discretionary authority.
If mitigation is required, NCDOT will develop a suitable
mitigation plan in accordance with the policy outlined in the
1990 Memorandum of Agreement between the US Environmental
Protection Agency and the US Army Corps of Engineers.
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4. Protected Species
Plant and animal species with federal classifications of
Endangered (E), Threatened (T), Proposed Endangered (PE), and
Proposed Threatened (PT) are protected under provisions of the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 USC 1531-1543).
Species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and plants with
the North Carolina status of Endangered (E), Threatened (T), or
Special Concern (SC) are protected by the North Carolina Endangered
Species Act (GS 113-331 to 113-337) and by the State of North
Carolina Plant Protection and Conservation Act of 1979 (GS
196:106-202.12 to 106-202.19).
a. Federally-Protected Species
Information was collected from the US Fish and Wildlife
Service and the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
regarding the potential presence of federally protected species
within the study area.
As of March 4, 1993, the USFWS lists the federally
endangered Smooth Coneflower (Enchinacea laevigata) in
Rockingham County.
The smooth coneflower was once found in all of the Atlantic
coast states from Pennsylvania to'Georgia and on the Gulf Coast
in Alabama and inland to Arkansas. Populations are now limited
to Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
This perennial herb grows from simple or branched rhizomes.
It grows up to 1.5 meters tall, has a smooth stem, and few
leaves. The basal leaves are the largest and are smooth to
slightly rough, tapered to the base, elliptical to broadly
lanceolate, measure 20 cm across and 7.5 cm in width, and are
distinguished by long petioles. Mid-stem leaves have short or
no petioles and are smaller than the basal leaves. Flowers are
light pink to purplish in color, solitary, and 2.0 - 2.5 cm
across. Flowering occurs from June to early July. The
petal-like rays usually droop. Fruits are grey-brown, oblong
prismatic, four-angled, and 0.5 - 4.0 cm long; seeds are 0.5 cm
ri9•
Habitat for the smooth conef 1 ower is found in areas of
meadows, open woodlands, glades, cedar barrens, roadsides, power
line right-of-way, clearcuts, and dry limestone bluffs. Plants
usually grow in soil derived from calcareous parent material.
North Carolina populations are found in soils derived from
Diabase, a circumneutral igneous rock. Optimal sites are in
areas with abundant sunlight and little competition from other
herbaceous plants. Natural fires and grazing by large
herbivores are important in the maintenance of the smooth
coneflower habitat.
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Although suitable habitat for the smooth coneflower does
occur in the project vicinity, a field survey by biologists did
not locate any individual plants in the area of widening.
Therefore, it is anticipated that construction will not impact
any federally protected species.
b. State-Protected Species
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program has records of
two state-listed fish species occurring in the Dan River: the
riverweed darter (Etheostoma podostemone) (SC), and the bigeye
jumprock (Moxostoma ariommum (T). While this river is not
spanned by the project, several tributaries to this river are
crossed by the alignment. Best Management Practices will be
used during the design and construction phases of this project
in order to minimize impacts to waters inhabited by these
species.
5. Air Quality
The project is located within the Northern Piedmont Air
Quality Control Region. The ambient air quality for Rockingham
County has been determined to be in compliance with the National
Ambient Air Quality Standards. Since this project is located in an
area where the State Implementation Plan (SIP) does not contain any
transportation control measures, the conformity procedures of 23 CFR
770 do not apply to this project.
6. Noise Quality
The project does not add any additional traveling lanes to
NC 135. A "worst case" scenario was used in dealing with the traffic
noise predictions along the project. The maximum extent of the 67
and 72 Leq contours is 106' and 47' from the centerline of the
proposed roadway, respectively. The expected noise level increase
along the project is predicted to be less than 3 DBA. Generally, a 3
DBA increase is considered to be a barely perceptible change. Also,
the project will not substantially increase traffic volumes.
Therefore, its impact on noise levels and air quality will be
insignificant.
Noise levels could increase during construction but will be
temporary. If vegetation is disposed of by burning, all burning
shall be done in accordance with applicable local laws and
regulations of the North Carolina SIP for air quality in compliance
with 15 NCAC 2D.0520. This evaluation completes the assessment
requirements of 23 Code Federal Regulations, Part 772 (highway
traffic noise) and Part 770 (air quality) and no additional reports
are required.
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7. Hazardous Waste
A reconnaissance survey of the project corridor identified at
least 6 sites with the potential for underground storage tanks (UST)
or hazardous materials involvement. Based upon a subsequent files
search of the Department of Environmental Management (groundwater
section), the following sites were identified:
Site 1
An abandoned convenience store (formerly known-as "Carter's
Grocery") is located on the north side of NC 135 near the
intersection with SR 2148. According to a representative of S.H.
Knight Oil company and records of the DEM groundwater section, these
tanks were permanently closed by removal in December 1981.
Site 2
Trump Gasoline (also known as "Webster's Store") is located at
the intersection of NC 135 and SR 2145. This facility is located in
the northeast quadrant of the intersection and has 5 active UST's on
the premises. The tanks were installed in May 1973, and are
registered with the DEM groundwater section. These tanks are
approximately 40 feet from the existing centerline of NC 135.
Respective gasoline tank capacities are 6,000 and 8,000 gallons, two
1,000 gallon tanks, with one 270 gallon kerosene tank.
Site 3
An abandoned convenience store (formerly knows as "Windy's
Grocery") is located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of
NC 135 and SR 2145. This facility has two UST's on the premises,
located approximately 40 feet from the existing NC 135 centerline.
The tanks were closed in 1989.
Site 4
An abandoned convenience store is located on the north side of
NC 135 near the intersection with SR 2180. A concrete slab with fuel
receptacles is approximately 35 feet from the existing centerline.
Site 5
An abandoned white building with a concrete slab and a brick
drive is located approximately 75 feet west of the intersection of
NC 135 and SR 2179. No filler ports or vent pipes were observed at
this facility.
Site 6
Jaybird's Grocery is located on the north side of NC 135
approximately 75 feet west of the intersection with SR 2172. This
facility has two UST's and one above-ground tank, located 35 feet
from the existing centerline of NC 135.
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8. Construction Impacts
To minimize potential adverse effects caused by construction,
the following measures should be enforced during the construction
phase.
a. Waste and debris will be disposed of in areas outside of
the right-of-way and provided by the contractor, unless
otherwise required by the plans or Special Provisions or
unless disposal within the right of way is permitted by the
Engineer. Disposal of waste and debris in- active public
waste or disposal areas will not be permitted without prior
approval by the Engineer. Such approval will not be
permitted when, in the opinion of the Engineer, it will
result in excessive siltation or pollution.
b. Borrow pits and all ditches will be drained to alleviate
breeding areas for mosquitoes.
C. An extensive rodent control program will be established if
structures are to be removed or demolished..
d. Care will be taken not to block existing drainage ditches.
e. During construction of the proposed project, all materials
resulting from clearing and grubbing, demolition or other
operations will be removed from the project, burned or
otherwise disposed of by the Contractor. Any burning will
be done in accordance with applicable local laws and
Implementation plan for Air Quality. Care will be taken to
insure burning will be done at the greatest distance
practicable from dwellings and not when atmospheric
conditions are such as to create a hazard to the public.
Burning will be performed under constant surveillance.
f. Measures will be taken in allaying the dust generated by
construction when the control of dust is necessary for the
protection and comfort of motorists and area residents, and
for the prevention of diminished value, utility, or
appearance or any public or private properties.
g. An erosion control schedule will be devised by the
contractor before work is started. The schedule will show
the time relationship between phases of the work which must
be coordinated to reduce erosion and shall describe
construction practices and temporary erosion control
measures which will be used to minimize erosion. In
conjunction with the erosion control schedule the
contractor will be required to follow those provisions of
the plans and specifications which pertain to erosion and
siltation. These contract provisions are in accordance
with the strict erosion control measures as outlined in the
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Department of Transportation's FHPM 6-7-3-1. Temporary
erosion control measures such as the use of berms, dikes,
dams, silt basins, etc. will be used as needed.
h. The construction of the project is not expected to cause
any serious disruptions in service to any of the utilities
serving the area. Before construction is started, a
preconstruction conference involving he contractor,
pertinent local officials, and the Division of Highways
will be held to discuss various construction procedures,
including a discussion of precautionary steps to be taken
during the time of construction that will minimize
interruption of water service.
i. Prior to construction, a determination will be made
regarding the need to relocate or adjust any existing
utilities in the project area. A determination of whether
the NCDOT or the utility owner will be responsible for this
work will be made at the time.
j. Prior to the approval of any borrow source developed for
use on this project, the contractor shall obtain a
Certification from the State Department of Cultural
Resources certifying that the removal of material from the
borrow source will have no effect on any known district,
site, building, structure, or object that is included in
the National Register of Historic Places. A copy of this
certification shall be furnished to the Engineer prior to
performing any work on the proposed borrow source.
k. Traffic service in the immediate project area may be
subjected to brief disruption during construction of the
project. Every effort will be made to insure that the
transportation needs of the public will be met both during
and after construction.
IV. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
A. "Do-Nothing" Alternative
The "no-build" alternative would avoid the impacts arising from the
project. However, it would exclude the benefits of the proposed
transportation improvements in the proposed corridor. Because of the
benefits to regional transportation needs and user safety, the advantages
of widening NC 135 outweigh the disadvantages of not constructing an
improved highway.
The "Do-Nothing" alternative would deprive the cities of Eden and
Mayodan of an improved link between these two population centers as well
as depriving Eden of a multilane link to the state's Intrastate Highway
System. These improvements are needed for a more efficient transportation
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system. This "Do-Nothing" alternative would not serve the travel desires
of the state or local area. Furthermore, the "Do-Nothing" alternative
would decrease the chances of expanded economic growth for this area of
Rockingham County.
With the existing narrow pavement widths, trucks passing in opposite
directions must veer slightly onto the shoulders to avoid a collision of
side-mirrors. A wider cross section will improve the safety of trucking
operations. West of US 220, the wider 3-lane roadway and shoulder width
will provide increased maneuverability, wider recovery areas, and slightly
increased sight distances. East of US 220, the wider roadway, left turn
lanes at several intersections, and "flattening" of the vertical
crest-curve at SR 2145, will improve sight distance and safety.
In summary, the "no-build" option is not considered to be feasible
due to the importance of these improvements to the future of Rockingham
County.
B. Alternate Modes of Transportation
No alternative mode of transportation is considered to be a practical
alternative. Highway transportation is the dominant mode in this area and
the project is an improvement of the existing highway network.
C. Postponement of Proposed Action
Because the proposed improvements of the project will make NC 135 a
safer and more efficient facility connecting Eden and Mayodan as well as
increasing safety on NC 135, postponing the implementation of the subject
project is not considered a prudent course of action.
D. Alternate Types of Highway Improvements
West of US 220
All alternatives for the project are the same with respect to NC 135
from Mayodan to US 220. The N. C. Division of Highways proposes to widen
the existing two-lane, 20-foot roadway to a three-lane curb and gutter
section which is 40 feet from curb-face to curb-face, from the east city
limits of Mayodan to SR 2216. From SR 2216 to the west (bus) entrance to
the new McMichael High School, the existing roadway is to be widened to a
three-lane shoulder section (44 feet of pavement) with one 12-foot lane in
each travel direction, a 12-foot center left-turn lane, and 8-foot
shoulders (including 4-foot paved shoulders). From the school bus
entrance to the west-side ramps at the NC 135/US 220 interchange, NC 135
is to be widened to a three-lane, 40-foot curb and gutter section which
has additional, dedicated right-turn lanes to both high school entrances
from westbound NC 135. The total estimated cost for the recommended
alternative is $2,415,000, which includes $1,260,000 for construction and
$1,155,000 for right-of-way.
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From Mayodan to US 220, a three-lane section is recommended because
topography, adjacent housing, and the location of McMichael High School
are not conducive to higher than a 50 mph design speed. A three-lane
section provides increased safety through sheltered left-turn lanes,
better maneuverability, wider recovery areas, and slightly increased sight
distances. A curb and gutter section minimizes right-of-way width.
Traffic volumes do not warrant a four-lane section.
East of US 220
Three alternatives were studied from US 220 to SR 2221:
Recommended Alternative
East of US 220, it is recommended that NC 135 be widened to a
two-lane shoulder section which has a travelway width of 24 feet and
6-foot shoulders (including 2-foot paved shoulders). Recommended total
pavement width is 28 feet. The existing pavement is to be resurfaced.
Left turn lanes are to be added to NC 135 at intersections with SR 2154,
SR 2145, SR 2148, and SR 2196. The existing crest vertical curve at the
intersection of NC 135 and SR 2145 (Settles Bridge Road) is to be
flattened slightly to improve sight-distance.
The total estimated cost for the recommended alternative is
$4,865,000, which includes $4,100,000 for construction and $765,000 for
right-of-way.
Alternative 1 to the Recommended Action
Alternative One proposes the realignment of NC 135 from US 220 to
SR 2221, to accommodate a 50 mph design speed. Also recommended is the
repaving of NC 135 from US 220 to SR 2221. The total estimated cost for
Alternative One is $6,400,000, which includes $5,500,000 for construction
and $900,000 for right-of-way.
Alternative 2 to the Recommended Action
Alternative Two proposes the realignment of NC 135 from US 220 to
SR 2221, to accommodate a 60 mph design speed. Also recommended is the
repaving of NC 135 from US 220 to SR 2221. The total estimated cost for
Alternative Two is 8,500,000, which includes $7,300,000 for construction
and $1,200,000 for right-of-way.
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V. COMMENTS AND COORDINATION
A. Agency Coordination
During the planning study, contact was maintained with local, state,
and federal agencies. Memorandums and letters requesting environmental
input were sent to the following agencies:
*US Army Corps of Engineers - Wilmington District
US Environmental Protection Agency - Atlanta
US Fish and Wildlife Service, Raleigh
*State Clearinghouse
*NC Dept. of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
*NC Wildlife Resources Commission
*NC Natural Heritage Program
*NC Division of Land Resources
*NC Division of Environmental Health
*NC Division of Forest Resources
*NC Dept. of Cultural Resources
*NC Dept. of Crime Control and Public Safety
NC Dept. of Human Resources
NC Dept. of Public Instruction
*Piedmont Triad Council of Governments
Chairman, Rockingham County Commissioners
Mayor, Town of Mayodan
Mayor, Town of Eden
Asterisks (*) indicate agencies from which written responses were
received. Those comments are included in the appendix of this report.
B. Public Involvement
A public meeting was held on April 11, 1991, in the Mayodan-Madison
Recreation Center in Mayodan, N.C., to inform citizens about the project
and to receive any input. An estimated 34 persons attended the meeting.
The majority of those in attendance were very much in favor of the
proposed project. Some concern was shown toward the taking of property,
but these same people also felt that the improvements are needed.
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Rai O C A T 1 0" R E R (DR T North Carolina Department of Transportation
X E.I.S. _ CORRIDOR DESIGN RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
PROJECT: 6.511015 COUNTY: -Rockingham Alternate of Alternate
I.D. NO.: R-1033 F.A. PROJECT;
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: NC 13S From Mayodan to SR 2221 Near Eden
ESTIMATED DISPLACEES - INCOME LEVEL
Type of `?-
D i sp i acee Owners Tenants- Totalities 15M 15-25M 25-35M 35-SOM S_0_UP
Individuals _0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0?
Families 2 2 4*__ _.0_-- -•• 2 _ 1- 1 0 ?0
Businesses 2 0 2 0
VALUE OF DWELLING DSS DWELLINGS AVAILABLE
Farms 0
_ 0.___ _ 00Owners.. Tenants For Sale For Rent
Non-Profit 0 D 0 0 d 0-20M? 0 0-150 0 0-20M 0 0-150 0
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS 2U-4UM 1 ?- 15025? _ 1 20-40M 4 1 150-250 - 2
YES NO EXPLAIN ALL "YES" ANSLERS ?40-70M' 1 2SO-400' 1 40-70M 7 251-400 2
X 1. Will special relocation 70-100. 0 400-6001 0 70-1JT3
2 400-600 0
services be necessary i?.:...__.__._._.__......_...___...._...__...._.._...._._.__-__.,...._
2. Will schools or churches be 'i100 UP 0 600 UP 0 100 600
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affected by displacement iX 3. Wi I I business services s.t i 1111 TOTAL 2 be ova i I ab I e after
p r oje c t 2 !` i
X 4. Will any business be d i s- y '.... _•'_•..'
1 i REMARKS (Res and b 6F placed. If so, indicate sizell *IT IS LIKEL? ONE ?F THE RESIDENTIAL (TENANT) DISPLACEES
` type, estimated number of WILL BE ABLE TO AVOID RELOCATING. IT IS PROBABLE THE R/W
employees, minorities, etc.
X S. Will relocation cause a BOUNDARY CAN BE ADJUSTED TO AVOID THIS DWELLING.
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--- --i housing shortage 3. THERE ARE SIMILAR BUSINESSES IN THE AREA WHICH WILL
X 6. Source for available hous- I? NOT BE AFFECTED.
ing (list) 4. (A) ATKINS GROCERY - BUSINESS OWNER - RETAIL GROCERIF_;
X 7. Will additional housing - FIRE WOOD, 1 FULL TIME EMPLOYEE. NOT A MINORITY.
programs be needed (B) JAY BIRDS GROCERY - BUSINESS OWNER - SMALL
X B. Should Last Resort Housing CONVENIENCE STORE -GASOLINE - 2 FULL TIME, 1 PART
be considered TIME EMPLOYEE - NOT A MINORITY.
X 9. Are there large, disabled, 6. PERSONAL SURVEY, LOCAL NEWSPAPER "THE MESSENGER," -
---- -• elderly, etc. families LOCAL REALTORS.
ANSWER THESE ALSO FOR DESIGNI
X 10. 1 -public housing a 8. LAST RESORT HOUSING WILL BE USED.
needed for project
x 11. Is public housing avail- 9. POSSIBILITY OF A FEW ELDERLY, DISABLED OR LARGE
able FAMILIES BEING AFFECTED. HOWEVER, THE NUMBER AFFECTED
12. Is it felt there will be ad-? SHOULD BE MINIMUM.
X equate DDS housing available
during relocation period ill. THE TOWN OF MADISON PUBLIC HOUSING.
13. Will there be a problem of
X housing within financial 12. SOURCES IN ITEM #6 PROVIDE SUFFICIENT DATA TO BELIEVE
- means DSS HOUSING WILL BE AVAILABLE.
x 14. Are suitable business sites
available (list source) 14. THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER "THE MESSENGER" AND LOCAL REALTORS
15. Number months estimated to HAVE AN EXTENSIVE LISTING OF COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
- complete RELOCATION PPOPEyPT-I1=5??
F D. NOELL 1, e.K 2;Relocation Agent Date tE pproveDate
arm 15.4 Revised 5/90 Original & 1 Copy: State Relocation Agent
A-1 2 Copy: Area Relocation File
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FARMLAND CONVERSION IMPACT RATING
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(/f no, rte r'PPA don nor apply - do nor comp/ere additional Parts of this form). Q Amount Of Fermar+d Aa ()erinea in F?P 9
Manor Ctools/ Farrnaole Larva In Gaut. Junsdraion
Acres: 10 ?0 % ?.?• Acres: vZ5 0 q ?-E - % (P o-_
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Name Ot Lana Evaluat/on jyaterrt Used Name Of Local Sits Assessment system Oatf Lana tu av SCS
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ART I I I (To be completed by Federal Agency) Sits A
A. Total Acres To Be Converted Directly
8. Total Acres To Be Convened Indiret dY
C. Total Acres In Site
ART IV (To be completed by SCS) Land Evaluation Information
A. Total Ac,---s Prime And Unioue Farmland
a. Totai Acres Statewide And Local Imporant Farmland I
C_ Percentage Of Farmland In County Or Local Govt. Unit To Be Cc ermd I
D. . pemenmge Of 'rarmtAnd in Gaut. Jurisdic ion nth Same Or Higher Relative Value
'ART V (To be complered by SCS) Land Evaluation Criterion I
Relative Value Of Farmland To Be Converted (Scale of0io 100Poinrs)
'ART V1 (To be campleted by Federal Agency) ` Maximum
Points
>its Assessment Coterie (These crr[rrrs ors exalarned in 7 CFR 666.5(6)
1. Area In Nonurban Use I ?S
2 Perimeter In Nonurban Use ?O
3 Pert nt Of Site Being Farmed I a0
a Protection Provided By State And Local Govemment I a,0
5. Distance. From Urban Builtun Area
6. Distance To Urban Suoport Services V /A
7. Size Of Present Farm Unit Compared To Average
8- Creation Of Nonfarmable Farmland I ate
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Total Site Assessment (From Parr V1 above ora local I 160
sire assessrnenrl
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TOTAL POINTS (Tots/ of above 2 lines) Was A Loot Site Asseantent Usual
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WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS "•
P.O. BOX 1890 'r S'?r"• ??
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
November 15, 1990
IN REPLY REFER TO
Planning Division
1.
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:
We have reviewed your letter of October 2, 1990, requesting information
for "NC 135 from the East City Limits of Mayodan to SR 2221 near Eden;
Rockingham County; State Project No. 6.511015; TIP No. R-1033" and offer the
following comments.
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. Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. John
Thomas, Regulatory Branch, at [phone].
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.
VLawr nee rely,
en Y?. Saunders
Chief, an ng Division
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE CLEARINGHOUSE
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
116 WEST JONES STREET
RALEIGH NORTH CAROLINA .27611
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW COMMENTS
MAILED TO FROM
N.C. DEPT. OF TRANspnRTATION MRS. CHRYS BAGGETT
L.J. WARD DIRECTOR
DIV. Of 11IS-iWAYS N C STATE CLEARINGHOUSE.
.11IGHWAY BLD0.1INTER-OFFICE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
SCOP.ING FOR COMMENTS ON IMPACT OF PRr)PGSED IMPROVEMENTS TO
NC 135 FROM THE EAST CITY LIMITS.OF MAYODAN TO SR 2221 NEAR
EDEN (TI P R-1 0-13 J
S A I Nr 91E42200230 PROGRAM TITLE - SCOPING
THF. ABUVE PROJECT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE NORTH CAROLINA
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS. AS A RESULT OF THE REVIEW THE FOLLOWIi?X
IS SUBMITTED L ) N't) COM':`1ENTS 4)FRE RECEIVED
f X ) COMMENTS ATTACHED
SH3ULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL THIS OFFICE [phone].
C.C. REGION G

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
-James G. Martin, Governor Douglas G. Lewis
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary ` Director
(018910, ? Planning and Assessment
NOV 1990
MEMORANDUM RECEIVED
dr. SECRETARrS OFFICE
DOA m
TO: Chrys Baggett d?l? pti?O\
State Clearinghouse y?5?b?4Z2Z?ti
FROM: Melba McGee X
Project Review Coordinator
RE: 91-0230 - Proposed Widening of NC 135 from the
East City Limits of Mayodan to SR 2221 Near
Eden, Rockingham County
DATE: November 7, 1990
The Department of Environment, Health, & Natural Resources
has reviewed the proposed scoping notice.
The attached general comments are being provided so
potential environmental impacts can be effectively evaluated
during the environmental review of this project. Considering the
fact that the proposed improvements will involve stream crossings
and wetlands, the Department of Transportation should make every
effort to adequately address these critical issues early on.
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Attachments
cc: David Foster
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Sta.te of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources I Reviewing Office:
INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW - PROJECT COMMENTS Project Number: Due late:
-OZ3? to ,29 9o
After review of this project it has been determined that the _:-INR 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 t-_ Regional Office indicated on the reverse of the form.
,,,.,,,,o„-., ,,,,--t v„ anu yuiuennes reiauve to inesa .fans and permits are available from the same
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PERMITS' SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS (statutory time
limit)
l Permit to construct & operate wastewater treatment Appli:_rion 90 days before begin construction or award of 30 days
facilities, sewer system extensions, & sewer cons'. ction contracts On-site inspection. Post-application
systems not discharging into state surface waters. techr.:at conference usual (90 days)
NPDES • permit to discharge into surface water and/or
i Appli:=lion 180 days before begin activity. On-site inspection. 90.120 days
perm
t to operate and construct wastewater facilities Pre•a::,ication conference usual. Additionally, obtain permit to
discharging into state surface waters. consi-_ct wastewater treatment facility-granted after NPDES. Reply (N/A
time, *0 days after receipt of plans or issue of NPDES
perm::•,vhichever is later.
j Water Use Permit
Pre•a_:iication technical conference usually necessary 30 days
(NIA)
Well Construction Permit N/A 7 days
(15 days)

- redge and Fill Permit
Appli•:=:ion copy must be served on each riparian property owner. I
55 days
On-si:- !nspection. Pre-application conference usual. Filling
may re:;Tire Easement to Fill from N.C. Department of (90 days)
Admi- ;;ration and Federal Dredge and Fill Permit.
Permit to construct & operate Air Pollution Abatement

facilities and/or Emission Sources 60 days
N/A (90 days)
? open burning associated with subject proposal
T must be in compliance with 15 NCAC 20.0520.
Demolit' or renovations of structures containing
stos material must be in compliance with
1Pb

NCAC 20.0525 -anich requires notification and removal 60 days

prior to demolition. N/A

Complex Source Permit required under 15 NCAC 2D.0800. (90 days)
J The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be properly ac:-=ssed for any land disturbing activity. An erosion a sedimentation control
lan
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p
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l be required if one or more acres to be disturbed. Plan filed with :-per Regional Office (Land Quality Sect
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The Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 must be addressed . ;h respect to the referrenced Local Ordinance:
On-sit- nspection usual. Surety bond filed with EHNR as shown:
Any a-e= mined greater than one acre must be permited.

Mining Permit A==ECTED LAND AREA AMOUNT OF BOND
30 days
LE55 than 5 acres S 2,500
5 :-.t less than 10 acres 5.000
1C zut less than 25 acres 12,500 (60 days)
2_ -r more acres 5,000
North Carolina Burning permit On-sit- .spection by N.C. Division Forest Resources if permit 1 day I
exceec; 4 days (N/A)
Special Ground Clearance Burning Permit - 22
counties in coastal N.C. with organic soils On•sile nspection by N.D. Division Forest Resources required "if more 1 day
than f:.e acres of ground clearing activities are involved. Inspections (N/A)
shoulc :e requested at least ten days before actual burn is planned."
I Oil Relining Facilities 90.120 days
N/A (N/A)
If perr- : required, application 60 days before begin construction.

Dam Safety Permit AppliC_ t must hire N.C. qualified engineer to: prepare plans,
i 30 days
nspec::onstruction, certify construction is according to EHNR approv•
Q-6 ed pla- z May also require permit under mosquito control program. An a (N/A)
404 p(•-i1 from Corps of Engineers.
Norma.•Ptaces:•

PERMITS
SPECIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES or REQUIREMENTS (statutory time
limit)
File surety bond of S5,000 with EHNR running to State of N.C. 10 days
Permit to drill exploratory oil or gas well conditional that any well opened by drill operator shall, upon (N/A)
abandonment, be plugged according to EHNR rules and regulations.
Geophysical Exploration Permit Application filed with EHNR at least 10 days prior to issue of permit 10 days
Application by letter. No standard application form. (N/A)
Stale Lakes Construction Permit Application fee based on structure size is charged. Must include 15.20 days
descriptions & drawings of structure d proof of ownership (N/A)
of riparian property.

401 Water Quality Certification
N/A 60 days
(130 days)

CAMA Permit for MAJOR development
$10.00 fee must accompany application 55 days
(180 days)

CAMA Permit for MINOR development
$10.00 fee must accompany application 22 days
(60 days)
Several geodetic monuments are located in or near the project area. If any monuments need to be moved or destroyed, please notify:
N.C. Geodetic Survey. Box 27687. Raleigh, N.C. 27611
Abandonment of any wells, if required, must be in accordance with Title 15, Subchapter 2C.0100.
Other comments (attach additional pages as necessary, being certain to cite comment authority): .
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REGIONAL OFFICES
? Asheville Regional Office
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
[phone]
? Moorseville Regional Office
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
[phone]
? Washington Regional Office
1424 Carolina Avenue
Washington, NC 27889
[phone] A-7
? Fayetteville Regional Office
Suite 714 Wachovia Building
Fayetteville, NC 28301
[phone]
? Raleigh Regional Office
Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
[phone]
? Wilmington Regional Office
7225 Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
(919) 2564161
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
October 25, 1990 6? 9,ollfc'
1 NOV 1990
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RECEIVED CY,
MEMORANDUM SEC ARYs OFFICE
OF
DOA
TO: Melba McGee
FROM: Alan Clark
SUBJECT: Project No. 91-0230; NC 135 Upgrade in Rockingham Co.
Your memo to Steve Tedder requesting comment on the subject
project has been referred to me for response. The following
information is being provided for use in preparation of the EA
for the project.
That portion of the Dan River that roughly parallels NC 135
from Mayodan to Eden is classified as WS-III. Those streams
flowing from NC 135 to the river are classifed as. C waters.
In performing the project, efforts should be made by NCDOT to
minimize impacts to wetlands. In addition, special attention
should be given to the implementation and maintenance of sediment
control measures near stream crossings in order to minimize
surface water impacts from the project. This is particularly
important near-Buffaloe and Means Creeks which flow a mile or
less from the project site to the Dan River and are in relatively
close proximity to Eden's water intake in the Dan.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
cc: Steve Tedder
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_ L No` ? `?? ?1`'1olina Wildlife Resources Commission 9
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188, 919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Melba McGee, Planning and Assessment
Dept. of Environment, Health, & Natural Resources
FROM: Fred Harris, Chief Xf?-t?t A,4cuc
Division of Boating & Inland Fisheries
Date: October 11, 1990
SUBJECT: Request for information from the N. C. Department
of Transportation regarding fish and wildlife
concerns for widening NC 135 from Mayodan to SR
1221 near Eden Rockingham County, North Carolina
This correspondence responds to a request from Mr. L.
J. Ward of the N. C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
for our concerns regarding impacts on fish and wildlife
resources resulting from improvements to NC 135 in
Rockingham County. The Wildlife Resources Commission is
concerned over direct and indirect adverse impacts on
wildlife, fisheries, and wetland resources within and
adjacent to the construction corridor. We are especially
concerned over impacts on resources, including wetlands
adjacent to several tributaries of the Dan River.
Due to limited information in Mr. Ward's memorandum of
October 2, 1990 we can express our concerns and requests for
information only in general terms. Our ability to evaluate
project impacts and provide beneficial recommendations when
reviewing project environmental documents will be enhanced
by inclusion of the following information:
1. Complete inventories for wildlife and fisheries
resources within, adjacent to, or utilizing the
study corridors. Potential borrow areas to be
used for project construction should be included
in the inventories.
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2. Accurate data on State and Federally listed rare,
threatened, and endangered species, including
State and Federal species of special concern,
within, adjacent to, or utilizing study corridors.
3. Cover type maps showing wetland acreages impacted
by the project. Wetland acreages should include
all projected related areas that may undergo
hydrologic change as a result of ditching, other
drainage, or filling for project construction.
4. Cover type maps showing acreages of upland
wildlife habitat impacted by the proposed project.
Potential borrow sites should be included.
5. The need for channelizing or relocating portions
of streams crossed and the extent of such
activities.
7. Mitigation for avoiding, minimizing or
compensating for direct and indirect degradation
in habitat quality as well as quantitative losses.
8. A cumulative impact assessment section which
analyzes the environmental effects of highway
construction and quantifies the contribution of
this individual project to environmental
degradation.
Additional information regarding known and probable
occurrences of vertebrate species as well as rare;
threatened, or endangered species may be available through
our Nongame and Endangered Species Section. Mr. Randall C.
Wilson, Section Manager would be able to advise as to the
availability of this information. Time and staff
constraints did not permit our coordinating this matter with
him.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input in the
early planning stages for this project. If we can further
assist your office, please call on us.
FAH/lp
cc Mr. Randall C. Wilson
Mr. Larry Warlick
Ms. Shari Bryant
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October 26, 1990
Memorandum
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Nov 1990
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RECEIVED
SEC,R,,,,S OFFICE
N; DOA
TO: Melba McGee
THROUGH: Carol Tingley
FROM: Stephen Hall, Natural Heritage Program
SUBJECT: Scoping -- Widen NC 135, Rockingham County
REFERENCE: 91-0230
Although no listed species of plants or animals occur within the
area that would be directly affected by the highway widening, two
rare species of fish have been recorded from several points in the
Dan River and could be affected by runoff and siltation from the
project. These are the riverweed darter (Etheostoma podostemone)
and the bigeye jumprock (Moxostoma ariommum). Both species are
restricted in North Carolina to the Dan River drainage and have
been proposed for state listing as special concern.
Since this project crosses several watersheds that drain into the
Dan River and a large amount of soil will be disturbed by the road
widening, the threat to aquatic species located even at some
distance from the highway is quite real. Sedimentation has
several adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems. In addition to
outright burial of benthic organisms such as mussels and insect
larvae, sedimentation smothers the eggs and reduces the gill
efficiency of most aquatic organisms. Hiding places and nesting
sites may become completely silted in, resulting in significant
loss of habitat. The reduction in light penetration created by
turbidity can reduce the foraging success of animals that hunt by
sight as well as prevent photosynthesis by algae and other aquatic
plants. On the other hand, the nutrients brought in with
sediments can result in eutrophication, promoting excessive algal
blooms that can kill animals directly, due to the production of
toxins, or indirectly, through the reduction in dissolved oxygen
brought about by the massive decomposition that takes place when
the algae die.
Techniques that can minimize these impacts include the use of
siltation barriers and settlement basins; preservation of
buffer-strips of natural vegetation along watercourses; and
reseeding cleared areas following construction. Any bridge re-
alignments that are necessary can also be selected to cross the
narrowest area of wetlands.
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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James G. Martin, Governor Charies H. Gardner t
Wiliam W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
MEMORANDUM NOV 1990
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RECEIVED
Date: October 9, 1990 MORETARVS OFFICE
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To: Melba McGee
From: Randy Cotten -
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Thru: Gary Thompson
Subject: 91-0230, Rockingham County, NC 135 from the east
.city limits of Mayodan to SR 2221 near Eden,
State Project No. 6.511015,.TIP No. R-1033
We have reviewed the above referenced project and find I
that 1 geodetic survey marker will be impacted. I
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The N.C. Geodetic Survey should be contacted at P.O.
Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C. 27611, [phone] prior to t
construction. Intentional destruction of a geodetic I
monument is a violation of N.C. General Statute 102-4.
GWT/ais
cc: Joe Creech, NCDOT
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Inter-Agency Project Review Response
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The following are our comments on the above referenced subject.
Project Number
'91-c2_30
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The applicant should be advised that plans and specifications for all water system improvements must be
approved by the Division of Environmental Health prior to the award of a contract or the initiation of
construction (as required by 10 NCAC IOD .0900 et. seq.). For information, contact the Public Water
Supply Section, [phone].
vz Several water lines possibly are located in the path of an adjacent to the proposed project. Due to a
possible rupture during construction, the contractor should contact the appropriate water system
officials to specify a work schedule.
The proposed project will be constructed near water resources which are used for drinking. Precautions
should be taken to prevent contamination of the watershed and stream by oil or other harmful
substances. Additional information is available by contacting the Public Water Supply Section at (919)
733-2321.
Back flow preventors should be Installed on all incoming potable water lines. Additional information
is available by contacting the Public Water Supply Section at [phone].
This project will be classified as a community public water supply and must comply with state and
federal drinking water monitoring requirements. For more Information the applicant should contact the
Public Water Supply Section, [phone].
If this project is constructed as proposed, we will recommend closure of feet of adjacent waters
to the harvest of shellfish. For information regarding the shellfish sanitation program, the applicant
should contact the Shellfish Sanitation Branch [phone].
The applicant should be advised to contact the local health department regarding their requirements for
septic tank installations (as required under 10 NCAC 10A .1900 et. seq. and/a sanitary facilities
requirements for this project if applicable. For information concerning septic tank and other on-site
waste disposal methods, contact the On-site Sewage Branch at [phone].
The applicant should be advised that prior to the removal or demolition of dilapidated structures, an
a extensive rodent control project may be necessary in order to prevent the migration of the rodents to
adjacent areas. For information concerning rodent control, contact the local health department or the
Public Health Pest Management Section [phone].
The spoil disposal area(s) proposed for this project may y produce a mosquito breeding problem. For
informaiton concerning appropriate mosquito control measures, the applicant should contact the Public
Health Pest Management Section at [phone].
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Reviewer Branch/Unit Date
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SECRETARY'S QFfIcg ^
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Reso?9
Division of Forest Resources
512 North Salisbury Street - Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor Griffiths Forestry Center Harry F. Layman
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary 2411 Garner Road Director
Clayton, North Carolina 27520
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MEMORANDUM C.C. c>
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TO: Melba McGb?ja ;?;r, ,_•s;: ?a,?
Environmental Assessment"Unit r.?%
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FROM: Don H. Robbins
Staff Forester
SUBJECT: EA Scoping for the Proposed Widening of NC 135 from the East City
Limits of Mayodan to SR 2221 near Eden in Rockingham County, N.C.
PROJECT X691-0230
DUE DATE 10-29-90
To better determine the impact, if any, to forestry in the area of the
proposed project, the Environmental Assessment should contain the following
information concerning the proposed widening for the: possible right-of-way
purchases for the project:
1. The number of total woodland acres that would be taken out of timber
production as a result of new right-of-way purchases.
2. The acres breakdown of this woodland concerning present conditions
such as clear-cut areas, young growing timber, and fully stocked
stands of very productive timber within the new right-of-way
purchases for disturbed and undisturbed portions.
3. The site indexes of the forest soils that would be involved within
the proposed right-of-way, so as to be able- to determine the
productivity of these forest soils in the area.
4. The number of woodland acres that would affect any watersheds in the
area, if the woodland was removed.

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5. If woodland is involved, it is hoped that the timber could be
merchandised and sold to lessen the need for piling and burning of
debris during right-of-way construction.
Provisions should be indicated in the EA that the contractor will
make all efforts to salvage any merchantable timber to permit
construction, once the contractor takes charge of the right-of-way.
6. The provisions that the contractor will take during the construction
phase to prevent erosion, sedimentation and construction damage to
the remaining standing trees outside of the right-of-way boundary
and construction limits.
We would hope that the widening would have the least impact to forest and
related resources in that area.
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North Carolina Department of Cul
James G. Martin, Governor
Patric Dorsey, Secretary
April 26, 1991
MEMORANDUM
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William S. r., Director
TO: L. J. Ward, P.E., Manager
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
Department of Transportation
FROM: David Brook, Deputy State l
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Historic Preservation Office'-
SUBJECT: Survey report, "Archaeological Study Widening
of NC 135 from Mayodan to Eden, Rockingham
County," R-1033, GS 91-0086
We have received the above report of the windshield reconnaissance
survey. We believe a comment is unnecessary on this work.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comment, please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley,
environmental review coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James G. Martin, Governor Division.of Archives and History
Patric Dorsey, Secretary William S. Price, Jr., Director
October 22, 1991
MEMORANDUM
TO: V. Charles Bruton
Head, Environmental Unit
Planning and Environmental Branch
Division of Highways
Department of Transportation
FROM: David Brook, Deputy State
Historic Preservation Officer v C?
SUBJECT:. NC 135 from east city limits of Mayodan to
SR 2221 near Eden, Rockingham County, State
Project 6.51105, TIP R-1033, GS 92-0044
Thank you for your letter of September 27, 1991, concerning the above
project.
We have conducted a search of our files and are aware of no National
Register-listed properties located within the planning area. However,
as-we noted in our November 29, 1990, letter to Mr. L. J. Ward, the
following structure of historical and architectural importance is
located within the planning area:
Thomas Settle House. Near NC 135 and the junction of SR 2145. Thy
Thomas Settle House was added to our state study list on September
19, 1991, and appears to be potentially eligible for the National
Register of Historic Places.

As noted in your letter, there are no archaeological properties currently
listed in the National Register that will be affected by the proposed
project.
While we note that this project is to be state funded, the potential for
federal permits may require further consultation and compliance with
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
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V. Charles Bruton
October-22, 1991, Page Two
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 Ms.
Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 733-4763.
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North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety
` James G. Martin, Governor Division of Emergency Management
Joseph W. Dean, Secretary 116 W. Jones St., Raleigh, N. C. 27603-1335
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October 16, 1990
MEMORANDUM
To: N.C. State Clearinghouse, Department of Administration
From: J. Russell Capps, Division of Emergency Management,
NFIP Section
Subject: Intergovernmental Review
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Re: State # N.C. 91-E-4220-0230
N.C. DOT - Proposed Improvements to NC 135 from
the east city limits of Mayodan to SR 2221 near
Eden.
For information purposes, the Commission is advised that
on July 24, 1990, Governor Martin signed Executive Order 123,
a Uniform Floodplain Management Policy, which must be
followed for development on any site.

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PIEDMONT TRIAD COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
intergovernmental Review Process
2216 W. Meadowview Road
Greensboro, North Carolina 27407-3480
Telephone: [phone]
REVIEW & COMMENT FORM
The State Clearinghouse sent us the enclosed information about a proposal which
could affect your jurisdiction. Please circulate it to the people you believe
need to be informed.
If you need more information about the proposal, please contact the applicant
directly. The name and phone number of a contact person. are listed on the
attached "Notification of Intent.'
If you wish to comment on t roposed ac ion, comlete this form and return
it to the PTCOG office by
We will send your comments to the State Clearing -h a to be included in a re-
commendation to the proposed funding agency.
State Application Identifier # 9 / - -
Commenter' s Name & T i tl a /I
Representing
(local government)
Mailing Address ?/ 'w v-

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Phone # 91, y4
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Date Signed
Comments: (You may attach additional sheets.)
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