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Home My WebLink About20210345 Ver 1_B-4626_Final CIA_20210319 B-4626 Davidson & Rowan Counties COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BRIDGE NO: 280003 OVER: Yadkin River & Winston-Salem SB Railroad ROUTE: NC 49 WBS: 38443.1.1 EXISTING NO LANES: 2 EXISTING LENGTH: 1,094 ADT: 3,050 vehicles per day (vpd) (Note: Construction will utilize an on-site detour by shifting traffic onto parallel bridge No. 280008 – no off-site detour studied.) BU ENGINEER: John Williams FIRM PROJECT MANAGER: Kiersten Bass, HNTB CS PROJECT MANAGER: Herman Huang, Ph.D. DATE: April 1, 2015 CS APPROVAL BY: Figure 1: Direct Bridge Impact Area Community Context Bridge No. 280003 is located at the southeastern tip of Rowan County and spans over the Yadkin River (Tuckertown Lake) and the single-track Winston-Salem Southbound Railroad into the southwestern tip of Davidson County. The bridge is approximately twelve miles northeast of the City of Albermarle and approximately five miles east of the Town of Richfield (both within Stanly County). Bridge No. 280003 is the two-lane eastbound bridge of NC 49/NC 8, while Bridge No. 280008, which was replaced in 1999, is the parallel two-lane westbound bridge. Eastbound on NC 49, approximately 1,000’ east of the bridge, is the un-signalized T-intersection with Tuckertown Road (SR 1164). Alcoa-Yadkin manages the dams and water resources that extend along a 38-mile stretch of the Yadkin River and is the sole owner of land within the project site, including management of the Tuckertown Lake Reservoir which is a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensed facility. The land northeast of the bridge (Davidson County) is wooded and is part of the Stokes Ferry Basic Forest Natural Heritage Program Natural Area as well as Game Lands designated by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC). The land southeast of the bridge (Montgomery County) is wooded and is part of the Uwharrie National Forest proclamation boundary as well as Game Lands designated by the NCWRC. The portion of land southwest of the bridge (Stanly County) is wooded and contains a scenic /bank fishing pull-off that can only be accessed from eastbound NC 49 (a right in/right out facility) as well as a boat access. The land northwest of the bridge (Rowan County) is wooded. Notable Characteristics  Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) eligible soils are present within the Stanly County portion of the Direct Bridge Impact Area (DBIA). A preliminary screening of farmland conversion impacts in the project area has been completed (NRCS Form AD-1006, Part VI only) and a total score of 52 out of 160 points was calculated.  The Highway 49 Boat Access and Tuckertown Lake Reservoir could be considered Section 4(f) public resources and are utilized by residents as recreational resources.  Census data does not indicate a notable presence of low-income or minority populations meeting the criteria for Environmental Justice within the Demographic Study Area (DSA). Additionally, no low-income or minority communities were observed within the Direct Community Impact Area (DCIA) during the site visit.  The DBIA for the project is located within the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin, which has a Basinwide Water Quality Plan dated July 2008.  Two public access driveways and Tuckertown Road are located within the DBIA.  The project site is located within the Tuckertown Reservoir water supply watershed, and a portion of the DBIA is located within a NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Ecosystem Enhancement Program designated targeted local watershed (HUC: 03040103040070).  Alcoa-Yadkin is the sole owner of land within the DBIA. B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 2  The lands within the DBIA and DCIA on the southeastern bank of Tuckertown Reservo ir are part of the Uwharrie National Forest proclamation area and are also classified as NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) Game Lands.  The lands within the DBIA and DCIA on the northeastern bank of Tuckertown Reservoir are part of the Stokes Ferry Basic Forest Natural Heritage Program Natural Area as well as classified as NCWRC Game Lands. Potential Project Impacts  Access to Tuckertown Road within the DBIA could potentially be impacted during construction due to its proximity to the bridge. Even though the project will utilize an on-site detour, the traffic shift could confuse eastbound traffic desiring to use the pull-off. However, these access impacts are anticipated to be temporary and minor.  No notably adverse community impacts are anticipated with this project and no Environmental Justice populations appear to be affected; thus, impacts to minority and low income populations do not appear to be disproportionately high and adverse. Benefits and burdens resulting from the project are anticipated t o be equitably distributed throughout the community, and no denial of benefit is expected. Findings and Recommendations  It is recommended that the NCDOT Project Planning Engineer coordinate with Division 9 and NCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control to ensure traffic disruptions are minimized as much as possible.  It is recommended that the NCDOT Project Planning Engineer coordinate with Alcoa-Yadkin prior to bridge construction to secure any necessary conveyance of easement.  It is recommended that the NCDOT Project Planning Engineer and the NCDOT Rail Division coordinate with the owner of the Winston-Salem Southbound Railroad (CSX) to ensure disruptions to rail operations are minimized as much as possible.  The Highway 49 Boat Access and Tuckertown Lake Reservoir could be potential Section 4(f) public resources. It is recommended that the Project Planning Engineer coordinate with FHWA to determine their status and to minimize impacts. The replacement bridge will not permanently alter traffic capacity or travel patterns, reduce travel time, affect access to, or exposure of, adjacent parcels, or create new transportation or land use nodes. Due to its minimal transportation impact causing activities this project will neither influence nearby land uses nor stimulate growth. Therefore, a detailed indirect and cumulative effects study will not be necessary. B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 3 COMMUNITY CONTEXT MAP B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 4 I. NOTABLE CHARACTERISTICS: RESOURCE INVENTORY Threshold Laws Possibly Affecting Class of Action Presence Location (Check all that apply)  FARMLAND PROTECTION POLICY ACT [FPPA] ELIGIBLE SOILS FPPA eligible soils are present within the Stanly County portion of the DBIA. A preliminary screening of farmland conversion impacts in the project area has been completed (NRCS Form AD-1006, Part VI only) and a total score of 52 out of 160 points was calculated. Since the total site assessment score does not exceed the 60-point threshold established by NRCS, notable project impacts to eligible soils are not anticipated, and the form will not be submitted to NRCS. If a new location alternative is considered that is outside of the DBIA, then NCDOT must reassess the impacts to farmlands. YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area  POTENTIAL SECTION 4(F) PROTECTED PUBLIC RESOURCE The Highway 49 Boat Access and Tuckertown Lake Reservoir could be potential public resources and are utilized by residents as recreational resources. YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area  SECTION 6(F) PROTECTED RESOURCE YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area  NOTABLE WATER RESOURCE PRESENT The DBIA for the project is located within the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin, which has a Basinwide Water Quality Plan dated July 2008. The NC 2014 Category 5 Water Quality Assessments-303(d) List identifies the Yadkin River (including Tuckertown Lake and Badin Lake) [12-(124.5)c] with ‘pH’ as a parameter of interest. YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area  IDENTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE [EJ] POPULATION AND/OR OTHER TITLE VI PROTECTED POPULATION Census data (Appendix A) does not indicate a notable presence of low- income or minority populations meeting the criteria for Environmental TITLE VI YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area Direct Community Impact Area Closest Available Detour Route Demographic Study Area B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 5 Justice within the Demographic Study Area. Additionally, no low-income or minority communities were observed within the DCIA during the site visit. EJ YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area Direct Community Impact Area Closest Available Detour Route Demographic Study Area  IDENTIFIED LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY [LEP] POPULATION MEETS USDOJ SAFE HARBOR THRESHOLD MORE THAN 50 ADULT PERSONS NO Community Resource Presence Location (Check all that apply)  ACCESS DRIVEWAY Eastbound on NC 49, approximately 2,500’ west of the bridge, is the Highway 49 Boat Access (Appendix B, Figure 5). There is no precise entrance to the facility; rather, there is an approximately 550’ length (and 50’ width) bed of gravel along NC 49 where drivers may pull off and park their boat trailer. The boat access consists of a recently refurbished concrete pad into the water, and two wooden docks on the water with wooden walkway piers out to them. Eastbound on NC 49, approximately 350’ west of the bridge, is a right in / right out entrance to a scenic/bank fishing pulloff (Appendix B, Figure 6) that overlooks the Yadkin River and Tuckertown Lake. The entrance to the pulloff involves a dedicated turn lane that begins approximately 500’ west of the entrance. The pulloff consists of a paved area of 15 parking spaces, two of which are accessible, and a paved sidewalk area in front of the parking spaces. Eastbound on NC 49, approximately 1,000’ east of the bridge, is the un- signalized T-intersection with Tuckertown Road (SR 1164). YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area  FEMA BUYOUT PROPERTY YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area  WATER SUPPLY/WATERSHED The project site is located within the Tuckertown Reservoir W ater Supply Watershed (WS-IV, Critical Area). The eastern half of the DBIA, on the eastern bank of the Yadkin River, is located within a NCDENR Ecosystem Enhancement Program designated targeted local wate rshed (HUC: 03040103040070). YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area  CEMETERY YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area  KNOWN PLANS FOR DEVELOPMENT & NEARBY STIP PROJECTS YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area Direct Community Impact Area B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 6  OTHER RECREATIONAL RESOURCE Alcoa-Yadkin manages the dams and water resources that extend along a 38-mile stretch of the Yadkin River (see map in Appendix E) and is the sole owner of land within the project site, including management of the Tuckertown Lake Reservoir. Tuckertown Reservoir has a normal full pool area of 2,560 acres and a normal full pool elevation of 596 feet. The reservoir provides numerous recreational opportunities; including fishing, sailing and boating, skiing, canoeing, and hunting. Within the southwestern area of the DBIA and DCIA are the Highway 49 Boat Access and a pulloff with parking for bank fishing. Uwharrie National Forest is part of the 2 million acres of public lands managed by the NCWRC for public hunting, trapping, and fishing. The lands within the DBIA and DCIA on the southeastern bank of Tuckertown Reservoir are part of the Uwharrie National Forest proclamation area and are also classified as NCWRC Game Lands. The lands within the DBIA and DCIA on the northeastern bank of Tuckertown Reservoir are part of the Stokes Ferry Basic Forest Natural Heritage Program Natural Area as well as classified as NCWRC Game Lands. YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area Direct Community Impact Area  NOTABLE RECENT GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area Direct Community Impact Area  SIGNS OF COMMUNITY COHESION YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area Direct Community Impact Area  OBSERVED SPECIAL USERS YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area Direct Community Impact Area  NOTABLE COMMUNITY CONTROVERSY YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area Direct Community Impact Area  LOCAL AREA PLANS TARGETING FUTURE GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area Direct Community Impact Area  AGRICULTURAL OPERATION YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area Direct Community Impact Area Closest Available Detour Route  VAD [VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURE DISTRICT] OR EVAD [ENHANCED VAD] YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area Direct Community Impact Area Closest Available Detour Route  BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN, GREENWAY, AND/OR TRANSIT FACILITY YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area Direct Community Impact Area Closest Available Detour Route  BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area Direct Community Impact Area Closest Available Detour Route  TRAFFIC GENERATING FACILITY OR NODE YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area Direct Community Impact Area Closest Available Detour Route  AIRPORT YES NO Within 1 mile of project.  OTHER SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESOURCE THAT MAY BE IMPACTED YES NO Direct Bridge Impact Area Direct Community Impact Area Closest Available Detour Route B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 7 II. POTENTIAL PROJECT IMPACTS  MOBILITY, ACCESS AND/OR ACCESSIBILITY Access to Tuckertown Road within the DBIA could potentially be impacted during construction due to its proximity to the bridge. Even though the project will utilize an on-site detour, the traffic shift could confuse eastbound traffic desiring to use the pulloff. However, these access impacts are anticipated to be temporary and minor. YES NO  COMMUNITY COHESION YES NO  COMMUNITY SAFETY The Davidson County Emergenc y Services Director expects a low impact during construction of the project. The Stanly County EMS Director and Manager both anticipate a low impact during construction of the project. The Rowan County EMS Division Chief expects no impact as a result of the project. YES NO   SCHOOL BUSES The Davidson County TIMS Coordinator indicated on the input form (Appendix C) that the project would have no impact on school transportation services. Rowan and Stanly County Schools were contacted to gather input on the proposed project; however, no feedback had been received at the time this report was prepared. YES NO  FARMLAND SOILS ELIGIBLE FOR PROTECTION UNDER FPPA YES NO  DIRECT OR OPERATIONAL IMPACT(S) TO AGRICULTURAL OPERATION(S) YES NO  DISPROPORTIONATELY HIGH & ADVERSE IMPACT(S) ON EJ POPULATION(S) YES NO  EFFECT(S) TO OTHER TITLE VI POPULATION(S) YES NO  OTHER YES NO III. RECOMMENDATIONS COORDINATE WITH NCDOT BIKE & PEDESTRIAN DIVSION YES NO PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT DUE TO NOTABLE COMMUNITY CONTROVERSY YES NO OUTREACH TO TITLE VI POPULATION(S) (NON-EJ/LEP) YES NO OUTREACH TO EJ POPULATION(S) YES NO OUTREACH TO LEP POPULATION(S) YES NO B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 8 EVALUATE ALTERNATIVE(S) THAT UTILIZE A TEMPORARY ON-SITE DETOUR Traffic will be reduced from four lanes to two lanes on NC 49/NC 8 in the DBIA area and will be shifted to the parallel Bridge No. 280008 during replacement of Bridge No. 280003. It is recommended that the Bridge Project Planning Engineer coordinate with Division 9 and NCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control to ensure traffic disruptions are minimized as much as possible. YES NO COORDINATE WITH FHWA REGARDING POTENTIAL 4(F) RESOURCES The Highway 49 Boat Access and Tuckertown Lake Reservoir could be potential Section 4(f) public resources. It is recommended that the Project Planning Engineer coordinate with FHWA to determine their status and to minimize impacts. YES NO MAINTAIN ACCESS FOR FARM EQUIPMENT & MINIMIZE IMPACTS TO AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS YES NO COORDINATE WITH OTHER LOCAL OFFICIALS OR STAKEHOLDERS The water resource within the project’s DBIA and DCIA comprises Tuckertown Lake (Reservoir) along the Yadkin River, which is a FERC licensed facility. It is recommended that the Bridge Project Planning Engineer coordinate with Aloca-Yadkin prior to bridge construction to secure any necessary conveyance of easement. It is recommended that the Bridge Project Planning Engineer and the Rail Division c oordinate with CSX Railroad to ensure disruptions to rail operations are minimized as much as possible. YES NO COMPLETE THE NRCS FARMLAND CONVERSION FORM POST-DESIGN YES NO OTHER YES NO B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 9 SOURCES Alcoa-Yadkin, www.alcoa.com/yadkin/en/info_page/home.asp, accessed February 2015. Alcoa-Yadkin Recreation, www.alcoa.com/yadkin/en/info_page/recreation.asp, accessed March 2015. Cooper, Lennie, Rowan County EMS Division Chief, Input Form dated February 5, 2015. Davidson County, www.co.davidson.nc.us/ , accessed February 2015. Davidson County GIS, http://webgis.co.davidson.nc.us/website/davidsongis/default.htm , accessed February 2015. James, Larry, Davidson County Emergency Services Director, Input Form dated February 6, 2015. Montgomery County, www.montgomerycountync.com/, accessed February 2015. N.C. Division of Water Resources – 303(d) Impaired Waterbodies List, http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ps/csu/swstandards/303d , accessed March 2015. N.C. 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U.S. Forest Service, www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/null/recarea/?recid=48934&actid=30, accessed March 2015. Yow Jr., John, Stanly County EMS Manager, Input Form received February 13, 2015. APPENDIX ITEMS A. Demographics Used in Tabular Form B. Site Photographs C. Local Official Input Forms D. Preliminary Screening of Farmland Conversion Impacts E. Map of Alcoa-Yadkin Project APPENDIX A: SUMMARY OF DEMOGRAPHICS USED IN TABULAR FORM Geography 2000 Geography 2010 Population 2000 Population 2010 Difference Percent Change Annualized Growth Rate CT 620, BG 6*CT 620.01, BG 3*N/A 1,616 N/A N/A N/A CT 9603, BG 1*CT 9603, BG 1*N/A 1,560 N/A N/A N/A CT 9901, BG 1 CT 9301.02, BG 2 1,149 1,114 -35 -3.0%-0.3% CT 9901, BG 5 CT 9301.01, BG 1 1,123 1,216 93 8.3%0.8% CT 509.02, BG 3 CT 509.04, BG 1 967 946 -21 -2.2%-0.2% N/A 6,452 N/A N/A N/A 147,246 162,878 15,632 10.6%1.0% 26,822 27,798 976 3.6%0.4% 58,100 60,585 2,485 4.3%0.4% 130,340 138,428 8,088 6.2%0.6% 8,049,313 9,535,483 1,486,170 18.5%1.7% Source: US Census Bureau, Census 2010 and Census 2000, Summary File 1 100% Data, Table P1 and P001 "Total Population." *Block group boundaries changed between 2000 and 2010. The boundary changes were substantial enough to make a comparative analysis of the block group difficult; thus historical population trends (i.e., percent change) in these block groups and the overall DSA were not analyzed to avoid statistical inaccuracies. Demographic Study Area (DSA) Aggregate Rowan County North Carolina Davidson County Montgomery County Stanly County #%#%#% CT 620.01, BG 3 1,720 265 15.4%48 2.8%140 8.1% CT 9603, BG 1 1,322 359 27.2%126 9.5%107 8.1% CT 9301.02, BG 2 1,531 261 17.0%217 14.2%243 15.9% CT 9301.01, BG 1 506 65 12.8%3 0.6%16 3.2% CT 509.04, BG 1 1,019 97 9.5%29 2.8%29 2.8% DSA 6,098 1,047 17.2%423 6.9%535 8.8% Davidson County 160,284 24,335 15.2%11,035 6.9%18,731 11.7% Montgomery County 26,704 7,032 26.3%2,137 8.0%4,099 15.3% Stanly County 58,205 8,701 14.9%3,311 5.7%5,532 9.5% Rowan County 133,036 24,670 18.5%10,582 8.0%15,368 11.6% Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year Estimates (2008-2012),Table C17002, "Ratio of Income to Poverty Level in the Past 12 Months." Poverty Total Population for whom Poverty Status is Determined Below Poverty Level Very Poor: Under 50% of Poverty Level Near Poor: Between 100% and 149% of Poverty Level B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 11 #%#%#%#%#%#%#%#% CT 620.01, BG 3 1,720 1,720 100.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0% CT 9603, BG 1 1,322 1,286 97.3%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%36 2.7%0 0.0%36 2.7% CT 9301.02, BG 2 1,531 1169 76.4%244 15.9%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%118 7.7%362 23.6% CT 9301.01, BG 1 1,170 1,045 89.3%80 6.8%0 0.0%4 0.3%0 0.0%26 2.2%15 1.3%125 10.7% CT 509.04, BG 1 1,035 1,019 98.5%16 1.5%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%16 1.5% DSA 6,778 6,239 92.0%340 5.0%0 0.0%4 0.1%0 0.0%62 0.9%133 2.0%539 8.0% Davidson County 162,628 139,671 85.9%14912 9.17%738 0.45%2187 1.34%22 0.01%3242 1.99%1856 1.14%22,957 14.1% Montgomery County 27,741 21,052 75.9%5242 18.90%135 0.49%446 1.61%0 0.00%646 2.33%220 0.79%6,689 24.1% Stanly County 60,489 51,333 84.9%6548 10.83%148 0.24%1184 1.96%5 0.01%337 0.56%934 1.54%9,156 15.1% Rowan County 138,189 106,969 77.4%22,624 16.4%711 0.5%1,375 1.0%44 0.0%4,302 3.1%2,164 1.6%31,220 22.6% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Total Non-WhiteSome Other Race Two or More Races Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year Estimates (2008-2012), Table B02001, "Race." Race Total Population White Black or African American American Indian and Alaska Native Asian #%#% CT 620.01, BG 3 1,720 1,720 100.0%- 0.0% CT 9603, BG 1 1,322 1,286 97.3%36 2.7% CT 9301.02, BG 2 1,531 1,169 76.4%362 23.6% CT 9301.01, BG 1 1,170 1,041 89.0%129 11.0% CT 509.04, BG 1 1,035 1,005 97.1%30 2.9% DSA 6,778 6,221 91.8%557 8.2% Davidson County 162,628 133,429 82.0%29,199 18.0% Montgomery County 27,741 17,727 63.9%10,014 36.1% Stanly County 60,489 49,772 82.3%10,717 17.7% Rowan County 138,189 101,503 73.5%36,686 26.5% * Minority population includes all races that are non-white and Hispanic populations that are also White. Minority Total Populaion White, Non-Hispanic Minority Population* Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year Estimates (2008-2012),Table B03002, "Hispanic or Latino Origin by Race." B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 12 #%#% CT 620.01, BG 3 1,720 0 0.0%1,720 100.0% CT 9603, BG 1 1,322 0 0.0%1,322 100.0% CT 9301.02, BG 2 1,531 0 0.0%1,531 100.0% CT 9301.01, BG 1 1,170 7 0.6%1,163 99.4% CT 509.04, BG 1 1,035 14 1.4%1,021 98.6% DSA 6,778 21 0.3%6,757 99.7% Davidson County 162,628 10,256 6.3%152,372 93.7% Montgomery County 27,741 3,950 14.2%23,791 85.8% Stanly County 60,489 2,168 3.6%58,321 96.4% Rowan County 138,189 10,494 7.6%127,695 92.4% Hispanic or Latino Origin Total Population Hispanic Not Hispanic Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year Estimates (2008-2012), Table B03002, "Hispanic or Latino Origin by Race." #%#%#%#% CT 620.01, BG 3 1,350 0 0.0%0 0.0%8 0.6%0 0.0% CT 9603, BG 1 1,117 0 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0% CT 9301.02, BG 2 1,183 0 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0% CT 9301.01, BG 1 1,107 0 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0% CT 509.04, BG 1 786 19 2.4%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0% DSA Aggregate 5,543 19 0.3%0 0.0%8 0.1%0 0.0% Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year Estimates (2008-2012),Table B16004, "Age by Language Spoken at Home by Ability to Speak English for the Population 5 Years and Over." Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Total Adult Population, 18 years and older Primary Language Group of Persons Who Speak English Less than Very Well Spanish Other Indo-Euro Asian/Pacific Other APPENDIX B: SITE PHOTOS Figure 1: Northwest Bridge Quadrant Figure 2: Northeast Bridge Quadrant Figure 3: Southwest Bridge Quadrant Figure 4: Southeast Bridge Quadrant Figure 5: Highway 49 Boat Access Figure 6: Scenic / Bank Fishing Pulloff B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 14 APPENDIX C: LOCAL OFFICIAL INPUT FORMS NC Department of Transportation Community Studies Group, Human Environment Section Local EMS Input Form for STIP Project B-4626 COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT Using the project map below, please respond to the following questions by typing your answers in the space provided. Then save (Using the Save As… command) this file with a new file name for your records and e- mail the new file back to jewilliamson@hntb.com. If you would prefer to complete a hard copy of this form, please send all sheets to the following address or fax number below: Jonathan Williamson HNTB North Carolina, P.C. 343 E. Six Forks Rd., Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27609 Phone: (919) 424-0434 Fax: (919) 549-9421 Please rate the overall impact on Emergency Response services if the bridge were closed for up to a year: No Impact Low Impact Moderate Impact High Impact B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 15 Check all that apply & provide a detailed explanation of your response in the field provided. If there are concerns please specify. Be as specific as possible. (e.g. location in a high call volume area, closure could affect response to schools, weight restrictions, expected new development in the area, coordination with partner agency required to facilitate service) Based on your knowledge of the project area, do you have any concerns with the condition/capacity of potential detour routes, or the location of resources along these routes? Are there any future time periods or events that you know of where bridge closure would be of particular concern? Is there anyone else you feel should be contacted regarding this project (i.e. local officials or stakeholders)? Are road names referenced by the names locals would use? If there any other concerns you have regarding the potential impact of this project on EMS services, or any additional comments? Please be as specific as possible. Form Completed by (Include Title): Larry James - Emergency Services Director – Davidson County Date: 2-6-15 B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 16 NC Department of Transportation Community Studies Group, Human Environment Section Local EMS Input Form for STIP Project B-4626 COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT Using the project map below, please respond to the following questions by typing your answers in the space provided. Then save (Using the Save As… command) this file with a new file name for your records and e- mail the new file back to jewilliamson@hntb.com. If you would prefer to complete a hard copy of this form, please send all sheets to the following address or fax number below: Jonathan Williamson HNTB North Carolina, P.C. 343 E. Six Forks Rd., Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27609 Phone: (919) 424-0434 Fax: (919) 549-9421 Please rate the overall impact on Emergency Response services if the bridge were closed for up to a year: X No Impact Low Impact Moderate Impact High Impact B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 17 Check all that apply & provide a detailed explanation of your response in the field provided. If there are concerns please specify. Be as specific as possible. (e.g. location in a high call volume area, closure could affect response to schools, weight restrictions, expected new development in the area, coordination with partner agency required to facilitate service) Based on your knowledge of the project area, do you have any concerns with the condition/capacity of potential detour routes, or the location of resources along these routes? Are there any future time periods or events that you know of where bridge closure would be of particular concern? Is there anyone else you feel should be contacted regarding this project (i.e. local officials or stakeholders)? Are road names referenced by the names locals would use? If there any other concerns you have regarding the potential impact of this project on EMS services, or any additional comments? Please be as specific as possible. Form Completed by (Include Title): Lennie Cooper, EMS Division Chief – Rowan County Date: 2/5/2015 B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 18 NC Department of Transportation Community Studies Group, Human Environment Section Local Planner Input Form for STIP Project B-4626 COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT Using the project map below, please respond to the following questions by typing your answers in the space provided. Then save (Using the Save As… command) this file with a new file name for your records and e-mail the new file back to jewilliamson@hntb.com. If you would prefer to complete a hard copy of this form, please send all sheets to the following address or fax number below: Jonathan Williamson HNTB North Carolina, P.C. 343 E. Six Forks Rd., Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27609 Phone: (919) 424-0434 Fax: (919) 549-9421 Please rate the overall impact on local Planning objectives if the bridge were closed for up to a year: No Impact Low Impact Moderate Impact High Impact B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 19 Check all that apply & provide a detailed explanation of your response in the field provided. Are there any known plans for development in the vicinity of the project? No Based on your knowledge of the project area, do you have any concerns with the condition/capacity of potential detour routes, or the location of resources along these routes? Rowan County residents would likely use Bringle Ferry Road to cross Yadkin River upon bridge closure. Both River and Richfield Roads, which may serve as detours, are narrow roads in average condition. Are there any future time periods or events that you know of where bridge closure would be of particular concern? No Are there any adopted plans for either pedestrian, greenway, bicycle, or transit facilities in the area? Pleas e provide a description of how the plan applies to the project area, the title of the plan, its year of adoption, and the current status of its implementation. No Are there any other adopted plans for growth that could directly affect this project? No plans for current development. See East Rowan Land Use Plan link below for future: http://www.rowancountync.gov/Portals/0/Government/Departments/Planning/documents/Adopted%20East% 20Rowan%20LUP.pdf Are you aware of any special populations / communities (e.g. minority, low-income, Limited English Proficiency) existing around the project? No Are there any FEMA buyout properties in the vicinity of the project? If so, where are these properties located? Who owns the properties (e.g. city, county, state, etc.)? No Does the project lie within a Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) or Enhanced VAD (EVAD)? If the County has VADs or EVADs, would you provide a GIS shapefile (or map) of these districts? No To your knowledge, are there any parcels in the immediate vicinity of the bridge that contain underground storage tanks or could otherwise potentially have contaminated soil or groundwater due to commercial or industrial use, e.g., dry cleaners or gas stations? (Past or Present) No Are you aware of any community concerns or controversy relative to this project? No Is there anyone else you feel should be contacted regarding this project (i.e. local officials or stakeholders)? Check with Rowan County Emergency Services. http://www.rowancountync.gov/ B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 20 Are road names referenced by the names locals would use? Yes What kinds of farms (if any) are located in the project area? What type(s) of crops of grown? None. Surrounding property is owned by ALCOA Power Generating Inc. consisting of deciduous and evergreen trees. Are there any local policies (zoning, tax incentives, etc.) to protect farmland? No Are there local services such as water, sewer, schools, and/or emergency services located within ½-mile of the bridge? No What type of farm support services (suppliers, dealers, farmer’s markets, etc.) are available nearby? None Would replacement of the bridge be incompatible with the surrounding agricultural uses? Why or why not? No Are there any additional comments you have for this project? Hwy 8-49 has a very limited amount of frontage within Rowan County. Our staff would defer to opinions from Stanly and Davidson County personnel. ALCOA maintains a public access location (fishing?) on the south side of the highway adjacent to the Yadkin River shoreline. Form Completed by (Include Title): Shane Stewart, Senior Planner, Rowan County Planning & Development Date: February 6, 2015 B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 21 NC Department of Transportation Community Studies Group, Human Environment Section Local EMS Input Form for STIP Project B-4626 COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT Using the project map below, please respond to the following questions by typing your answers in the space provided. Then save (Using the Save As… command) this file with a new file name for your records and e- mail the new file back to jewilliamson@hntb.com. If you would prefer to complete a hard copy of this form, please send all sheets to the following address or fax number below: Jonathan Williamson HNTB North Carolina, P.C. 343 E. Six Forks Rd., Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27609 Phone: (919) 424-0434 Fax: (919) 549-9421 Please rate the overall impact on Emergency Response services if the bridge were closed for up to a year: No Impact Low Impact Moderate Impact High Impact B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 22 Check all that apply & provide a detailed explanation of your response in the field provided. If there are concerns please specify. Be as specific as possible. (e.g. location in a high call volume area, closure could affect response to schools, weight restrictions, expected new development in the area, coordination with partner agency required to facilitate service) Based on your knowledge of the project area, do you have any concerns with the condition/capacity of potential detour routes, or the location of resources along these routes? Are there any future time periods or events that you know of where bridge closure would be of particular concern? Is there anyone else you feel should be contacted regarding this project (i.e. local officials or stakeholders)? I will forward this to 2 Fire Dept. Chiefs that service that area. Are road names referenced by the names locals would use? If there any other concerns you have regarding the potential impact of this project on EMS services, or any additional comments? Please be as specific as possible. Form Completed by (Include Title): Brian Simpson Director, Stanly County Emergency Services Date: 2/27/2015 B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 23 B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 24 B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 25 APPENDIX D: PRELIMINARY SCREENING OF FARMLAND CONVERSION IMPACTS B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 26 PRELIMINARY SCREENING OF FARMLAND CONVERSION IMPACTS 1. Area in non-urban use. Points awarded = 15 out of 15 Approximately 90-95% of the land within the one-mile project radius is in non-urban use. 2. Perimeter in non-urban use. Points awarded = 10 out of 10 Approximately 90-95% of the land within the 1,000-foot project radius is in non-urban use. 3. Percent of site being farmed. Points awarded = 0 out of 20 Site visit and aerial imagery confirm that less than 20% of the land within the 1,000-foot project radius is actively being farmed. 4. Protection provided by state and local government. Points awarded = 0 out of 20 Davidson and Stanly Counties have VADs, while Montgomery and Rowan Counties have EVADs. However, there are no current VAD or EVAD properties located in close proximity to the project. 5. Distance from urban built-up area. Points awarded = 15 out of 15 The project site is more than 12 miles (~63,000 feet) from the City of Albermarle’s urban built-up area. 6. Distance to urban support services. Points awarded = 10 out of 15 According to the online GIS data viewers for Davidson and Rowan Counties, as well as site visit information, it appears that sewer and water lines, power lines, and telecommunications cable are located less than three miles but generally more than one from the project. Fire and police protection and schools appear to exist more than one mile from the project. 7. Size of present farm unit compared to average. Points awarded = 0 out of 10 No farm units are located within the 1,000-foot project radius. 8. Creation of non-farmable farmland. Points awarded = 0 out of 10 Minimal remaining farmland is expected to be converted to non-farmable uses. 9. Availability of farm support services. Points awarded = 2 out of 5 Few farm support services are available in proximity to the project site. Albermarle, 12 miles to the south, is the nearest location to offer access to these services. Some of the services available in Albermarle include Stanly Tractor Company, Tractor Supply Company, Autozone, Advance, Carquest, O’Reilly, and NAPA Auto Parts. Advance Auto Parts, located 12 miles north in Denton, also is a resource for these services. 10. On-farm investments. Points awarded = 0 out of 20 No on-farm investments were observed within the 1,000-foot project radius. 11. Effects of conversion on farm support services. Points awarded = 0 out of 10 No significant reduction in demand for support services is expected as a result of the project. 12. Compatibility with existing agricultural use. Points awarded = 0 out of 10 The proposed project is fully compatible with surrounding agricultural uses. Conclusion: Total Points = 52 out of 160 NCDOT has completed a screening of farmland in the project area and calculated the total number of points for the site per Part VI of the NRCS AD-1006 Farmland Conversion Impact Rating Form. B-4626  Davidson & Rowan Counties  COMMUNITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT  April 2015  page 27 APPENDIX E: MAP OF ALCOA-YADKIN PROJECT Image: https://www.alcoa.com/yadkin/en/images/comm_maps.jpg