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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE EUGENE A. CONTI, 7R.
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
Concurrence Point 3
Least Environmentally Damaging Practicable Alternative (LEDPA)
Revised October 31, 2012
TIP Projects R -2597 and R -204 D &E
Improvements to US 221 from North of SR 1366 to NC 226
Rutherford and McDowell Counties
WBS Element 35608.1.1 & 34329.1.1, State Project Number 6.899002T & 6.879005T
Proiect Overview
The North Carolina Department of Transportation ( NCDOT) proposes to improve a
15 -mile portion of existing US 221 from north of SR 1366 (Roper Loop Road) to
SR 1153 (Goose Creek Road) (TIP Project R -2597) and a 4 -mile portion of US 221 from
SR 1153 (Goose Creek Road) to US 221 -NC 226 (TIP Project R- 204D &E) in Rutherford
and McDowell Counties. The proposed improvements consist of widening US 221 from a
two -lane roadway to a four -lane divided roadway and some realignment to straighten
curves on US 221 between Thermal City and Glenwood and near I -40.
A four -lane divided facility with a 46 -foot grass median is generally proposed in rural
areas with less development and higher travel speeds and a 23 -foot raised median is
proposed to minimize property impacts in areas near Gilkey, the I -40 interchange, and
Marion. The project also includes the replacement of Bridge No. 17 over the Second
Broad River. The right -of -way is proposed to be a minimum of 200 feet. Limited control
of access and access only at existing secondary roads (SRs) has been studied.
The proposed improvements are included as two projects in the NCDOT 2009 -2015 State
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). R -2597 has been divided into three
sections: Section A extends from north of SR 1366 (Roper Loop Road) to SR 1325
(Nanneytown Road), Section B extends from SR 1325 (Nanneytown Road) to SR 1781
(Polly Spouts Road) northern intersection, and Section C extends from SR 1781 (Polly
Spouts Road) northern intersection to SR 1153 (Goose Creek Road). R- 204D &E
includes Section D (US 221 -NC 226 intersection south of Marion to I -40) and Section E
(I -40 to Goose Creek Road (SR 1153)).
Concurrence Team History
Concurrence Point (CP) 1: Purpose and Need of the Project and Study Area Defined
A Merger Team Meeting was held on October 16, 2002, to discuss the purpose and need
(Concurrence Point 1) for TIP Project R -2597. There was concern among the Merger
Team members regarding the lack of logical termini of TIP Project R -2597 and project
segmentation. NCDOT agreed to examine the possibility of combining TIP Project
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R -2597 with TIP Project R -204 or re- addressing TIP Project R -2597 limits. Concurrence
on the purpose and need was not achieved and was slated to be re- examined once a logical
northern project terminus was determined for TIP Project R -2597.
The project study area and the Purpose and Need Statement were subsequently revised to
include TIP Project R- 204D &E, as well as TIP Project R -2597, and to extend the project
study area to US 221 -NC 226 near Marion. It was also determined that the two projects
should be evaluated in a single environmental document. The Purpose and Need
Statement was distributed to the Merger Team members and concurrence on Concurrence
Point 1 for the subject projects was reached; the form is dated October 16, 2002. The
purpose of the projects as shown on the signed concurrence form is:
[T]o improve the level of traffic service by reducing travel time along the U,S 221
Intrastate Corridor and increase safety.
Preliminary Discussion for Concurrence Point 2
Once concurrence was reached on CP 1, the Merger Team discussed Concurrence
Point 2, specifically the alignment alternatives that would be carried forward.
The project was divided into segments for evaluation purposes. These segments include
east side, west side, or best fit widening of the existing highway. Some realignment is also
being considered to straighten the curves on US 221 between Thermal City and Glenwood
and near I -40. These design options were presented at the Merger Team Meeting on June
15, 2004. The Merger Team members requested detailed maps of the proposed
alternative designs to better evaluate the alternatives and their impacts, in addition to
information on the classification of impacted streams and a best fit alignment for Segment
C. The Merger Team agreed to review the additional mapping and materials prior to a
second meeting to reach concurrence on CP 2.
Concurrence Point 2: Design Options for Detailed Study
The Merger Team met again on August 17, 2004, to discuss the outstanding issues
pertaining to Concurrence Point 2. At this meeting, background on the design options
that have been considered for the projects, including the design options requested during
the previous Merger Team Meeting was provided. Concurrence was reached that the
following alignments would be carried forward: Al (West Side Widening); B1 (West Side
Widening), B2 (East Side Widening), and B3 (Avoidance Alternative for the Monteith
Historic Property); C (Best Fit Alignment); D (Best Fit Alignment); E1 (West Side
Widening); F1 (West Side Widening) and F2 (East Side Widening); G1 (West Side
Widening) and G2 (East Side Widening); and H (Best Fit Alignment).
The Merger Team concurred with the "Alternatives to be Studied" as discussed at this
meeting and signed the Concurrence Point 2 signature sheet.
Revised Concurrence Point 2: Detailed Study Alternatives Carried Forward
At the CP 2 Merger Meeting, the Merger Team agreed to study the alignment developed
to replace the bridge located north of Vein Mountain on new location (Segment D), to the
west of its existing location. However, subsequent to that meeting, the NCDOT also
investigated replacing the bridge over the Second Broad River on existing alignment
(Segment D1).

The Merger Team met on June 9, 2011, to review this new information and concurred that
Segment D1, replacing Bridge No. 17 on existing alignment, be added as an "Alternative
to be Studied in Detail" in Segment D and signed the revised Concurrence Point 2
signature sheet.
Concurrence Point 2a: Bridging Decisions
At the June 9, 2011, Merger Meeting, the Merger Team also met to identify and reach
concurrence on the bridge locations and lengths to obtain concurrence on CP 2a (Bridge
Locations and Lengths). At this meeting, the NCDOT agreed that if a perched culvert is
to be extended, they will investigate fixing the culvert prior to extending. In addition,
measures such as providing alternating baffles in lengthy culvert extensions and providing
for base and flood flow in each culvert will be investigated during CP 4a. The
Concurrence Point 2a form was circulated indicating that concurrence was reached on
June 9, 2011.
Proiect Status
State Environmental Assessment & Public Hearings
The State Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the project was completed in June 2011.
The document was provided to local officials in Rutherford and McDowell Counties, The
Rutherford and McDowell County Libraries, and regulatory agencies.
The Combined Public Hearings for the project were held on March 12, 2012, at R -S
Central High School in Rutherfordton and March 13, 2012, at the City of Marion
Community Building in Marion. There were 208 people in attendance at the hearings (111
in Rutherfordton and 97 in Marion). Five people spoke at the formal hearing (one in
Rutherfordton and four in Marion) and 48 written comments were received. A summary
of comments received is provided below.
Resource Investigations
The wetlands and streams in the project study area were originally delineated in 2005 and
were verified by a US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) representative on March 22,
2005. A Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis Report for the subject projects was finalized
in January 2006. Re- delineation of all wetlands and streams in the project's "potential
impact area" (i.e., the constriction limits of all project alternatives buffered 25 feet) was
conducted in July and August 2012, and the verified wetlands are included in the updated
impacts tables (See Tables S -1, S -2, and S -3).
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) lists four species in Rutherford County, three
species in McDowell County, and one species in both Rutherford and McDowell Counties
under federal protection of the Endangered Species Act as of August 8, 2012. The bald
eagle, listed for McDowell County, is protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act (BGPA). No Federally Listed Threatened and Endangered species have
been found along the subject projects.
Historic architecture surveys were completed in 2003 and determined the following
resources within the project area of potential effects (APE) are eligible for listing in the
National Register of Historic Places (NRHP): William Monteith House (Criterion C for
architecture); Albert Weaver Farm (Criterion A for agriculture and Criterion C for

architecture); B.G. Hensley House (Criterion C for architecture); and Gilboa United
Methodist Church (Criterion C for architecture).
An archaeological study was conducted for TIP R- 204D &E in October 2002, which
identified one site in the APE that was recommended for further testing to determine its
eligibility for the National Register. In June 2007, an Archaeological Survey Report was
completed for TIP Project R -2597. The results of the archaeological study indicated that
additional archaeological work is recommended for one site to determine its boundaries
and eligibility for the National Register. Another site was located within the boundaries of
an NRHP eligible architectural resource; however, the portion of the site that lies within
the project APE is disturbed and does not contribute to the NRHP eligibility of the
resource. In addition, there are two cemeteries located near the project APE; however, no
further work is recommended for these sites. The NCDOT will perform additional
archaeological surveys in several areas along existing US 221 where the proposed
alternative designs have extended outside the original project APE after a LEDPA is
selected.
Impact Matrix
See enclosed matrices at conclusion of packet. Table S -1 shows the impacts for all
alternatives, S -2 and S -3 shows impacts considered in the decision between Alternatives
F1 /G1 and F2 /G2, and S -4 shows the impacts to the NCDOT recommended LEDPA.
NCDWQ asked to review the potential stream impacts associated with Segment E2.
Based on a GIS analysis, NCDWQ agreed that stream impacts associated with E2 were
similar to those determined for E1, and noted that the socioeconomic impacts of Segment
E2 were greater than those associated with E1.
NCDOT's Preliminary Recommended Alternative
The project is divided into eight segments (labeled Segment A through Segment H). Of
these segments, four (Segments B, D, and F /G) had multiple alternatives carried forward
for evaluation in the SEA (June 2011). The NCDOT recommended preferred alternative
for Segment B is B 1. However, final determination will be based on coordination with the
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (NC -HPO), USAGE, and the owner of
the William Monteith House historic resource. Based on NCDOT's review the fewer
residential and business relocations, and lesser impacts to prime and important farmlands,
terrestrial communities, and regulated floodplain areas, the recommended preferred
alternative for Segment D is D1. While the stream impacts for the two alternatives are
similar, well over 100 feet of the perennial stream impacts identified in Segment D1 are
due from a parallel tributary to the Second Fork Broad River that is outside the project
slope stakes but within the buffered area. Based on NCDOT's review, the lower cost,
fewer residential relocations, and lesser impacts to terrestrial communities and prune and
important farmland, the recommended preferred alternative for Segment F is F2. Last,
based on NCDOT's review, lower costs, and comparable impacts, the recommended
preferred alternative for Segment G is G2.
Summary of Comments Received on the EA
Federal Agency Collnvents
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USAGE, as the federal agency responsible for the Section 106 compliance, commented on
both water resource and historic resource issues, expressing concern at not having been
present during Section 106 meetings with NC -HPO. NCDOT noted that the decision to
develop the document as an SEA (rather than a federal Environmental Assessment)
postdated the NC -HPO effects determination. USACE will be involved throughout the
remainder of Section 106 coordination.
US Environmental Protection Agency ( USEPA) recommended the selection of
Alternatives DI and Fl. Alternative DI was recommended due to lesser impacts to
streams, fewer residential and business relocations, and lesser impacts to prime and
important farmlands, terrestrial communities, and regulated floodplain areas. Alternative
F 1 was recommended for lesser impacts to streams, fewer business relocations, and the
avoidance of impacts to a church.
USEPA also recommended using the most stringent Best Management Practice (BMP)
stormwater controls for drainages to Corpening Creek (Youngs Fork), a stream listed on
the state's Clean Water Act Section 303(d) list. Finally, USEPA recommended avoidance
and minimization efforts be considered, including slope reductions, median reductions, and
the bridging of Cathy's Creek.
,State Agency Comments
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDACS) requested
avoidance and minimization of any conversion of agricultural land. NCDOT will limit
impacts to these resources to the extent practicable.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality ( NCDWQ) noted that Corpening Creek
(Youngs Fork) is on the North Carolina 303(d) list of impacted waters and recommended
that the most protective sediment and erosion control BMPs be implemented in
accordance with Design Standards in Sensitive Watersheds to reduce the risk of nutrient
runoff. This will be included as a project commitment.
They also suggested expansion of the indirect and cumulative effects study. The original
ICE boundaries were set based on communication with NCDOT, local planners,
topographic constraints, the limited potential for extension of water and sewer services
beyond the project corridor, and the limited growth potential of McDowell and Rutherford
Counties (whose population growth ranked 67th and 65th respectively, of the 100 North
Carolina counties from 2000 to 2010). The project team will ensure that current ICE
guidelines agreed upon by the Department will be followed in the development of the
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). NCDWQ concluded their comments with a
series of requests for minimizing stream and wetland impacts and controlling stormwater
impacts associated with the project. NCDOT will work with NCDWQ to develop
appropriate Green Sheet commitments to address these issues.
North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) stated a preference to avoid or
minimize impacts to three Significant Natural Heritage Areas (SNHAs) that are within one
mile of the US 221 corridor: Rockey Face Mountain and Cedar Knob (located on the east
side of US 221 at the Rutherford /McDowell County line), Bovender Farm (located west
of US 221 north of Painters Gap Road in Rutherford County), and Montford Cove/
Chestnut Mountain (located on the west side of US 221 south of Mudcut Road in
McDowell County). They also noted that populations of the Bog Turtle (Glvptemvs
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mnhlenbergii), federally listed as Threatened due to Similarity of Appearance (T /SA),
were found within a mile of the project area, as were several plant species that were listed
as either state protected or Federal Species of Concern (FSC). The project team will
work to minimize any impacts to these resources to the extent practicable. As a T /SA
species, field surveys are not required for bog turtle.
North Carolina Historic Preservation Office (NC -HPO) noted that the significance of
archaeological site 31RF167 had not been evaluated and a portion of Segment C had not
been surveyed due to landowner refusal to grant entry. Additional archaeological
evaluations will take place after right of way is acquired for the project. Also, it is
anticipated that site 31MC285 will be the focus of data recovery excavation and that
NCDOT will develop a data recovery plan for review if the site is impacted.
Local Agency Comments
Comments from received local officials at Local Officials Informational Meetings held on
March 12, 2012 (Rutherford County), and March 13, 2012 (McDowell County), were
also discussed at the Post Hearing Meeting. The following items were noted.
• City of Marion would prefer a five -lane portion for at least the area from I -40 to
the northern terminus of the project and wishes to have input during the
avoidance /minimization process. NCDOT met with officials from Marion and
McDowell County to discuss avoidance /minimization concerns on July 241''
NCDOT is committed to working with local officials throughout the completion of
the environmental process.
• City of Marion expressed concerns over stormwater impacts to Corpening Creek,
a Clean Water Act Section 303(d) listed stream; the City (Marion) wishes to
separate issues from their WWPT from impacts associated with runoff from the
unproved highway. NCDOT has requested data on contaminant hotspots.
• The City of Marion stated concerns about potential conflicts with existing water
and sewer lies near I -40. NCDOT requested maps or GIS files locating these
utilities.
• The City of Marion inquired as to what the impact of the proposed directional
crossovers would be on school bus travel tunes. It was noted that the additional
travel to the U -turn bulbs could be offset by the greater mobility of the unproved
facility.
• McDowell County is in the process of updating their Comprehensive
Transportation Plan (CTP) and wants their updates to be reflected in the
alternative selection and design process. For example, existing Southern RR ROW
in the Clinchfield area has been acquired to convert to a bike path. No action
required. It is not possible to delay alternative selection pending the update of the
CTP.
• The City of Marion inquired about the NCDOT pedestrian and sidewalk policy,
specifically, if the City can request sidewalks for the entire corridor, or only the
area within the City limits. NCDOT informed the City that a three -party
agreement could be pursued with NCDOT, the City, and the County to provide
sidewalks along the curb and gutter sections of US 221.

Public C'011nvents
Comments from received from the public related to the designs were discussed at the Post
Hearing Meeting. The following action items were identified.
• There were several comments received stating that there was not enough traffic to
support the project. NCDOT believes that traffic forecast data supports the need
for the project. Traffic forecasts for R -204 D &E were updated in 2012. PDEA
will request updated traffic forecast data for R -2597. Once the new traffic is
available, PDEA will hold an internal meeting to review the new data for both R-
204 D &E and R -2597. The new traffic forecasts will be presented in the FONSI.
• Multiple landowners requested additional U -turn bulbs because of concerns that
the distance required to travel to the nearest U -turn is too great. NCDOT will
investigate additional U -turn bulbs during final design.
• A landowner expressed concern that the proposed cul -de -sac on one end of Roper
Loop Road would increase response time for emergency vehicles and requested an
access road be built either for local use or limited to emergency vehicle use.
NCDOT will provide right in/right out access (in lieu of cul -de -sac) during final
design.
• Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) owns a substation between
Segment C (Sta. 226 +5636) and Segment D (Sta. 33 +14.85). REMC requested
that access be provided for a driveway to the substation and transmission line
(steel tower) right of way adjacent to the driveway. REMC requested the addition
of a crossover through the median at this location in order to allow REMC's
mobile substation access to the property during extreme power restoration
activities. The mobile substation is an over - weight /over -width superload and U-
turns are not possible with this piece of equipment. REMC requested that all
access to facilities be provided as it currently exists. NCDOT will coordinate with
REMC to get specifications for the mobile substation to determine if it is possible
to provide access during final design.
• Multiple landowners requested that driveway access be provided at a suitable
location. NCDOT will investigate driveway access during the final design and
right of way acquisition stages of the project.
• Segments F/G - Haldex Brake Products Corporation expressed concern that the
turnaround provided south of their entrance is extremely dangerous for their 100
employees and concerned about their freight carriers performing this maneuver, as
well. NCDOT will investigate a shift of the proposed U -turn bulb location during
the final design phase of the project. Also, NCDOT will investigate the possibility
of providing driveway access to Y30 (Ashworth Road) during final design.
• Segment H — Chapel Hill Church recommended a five -lane section as the best
option. If a five -lane option is not proposed, the Church requested that a traffic
signal be included at the Chapel Hill Church Loop /3 Point Road /US 221
intersection. NCDOT Regional Traffic Engineer will investigate traffic signal
warrants and make signalization recommendations during the final design phase of
the project.
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• Segment H — A landowner was concerned because Wildwood Terrace is being
relocated through his property. NCDOT noted that the existing Wildwood
Terrace nuns parallel to existing US 221 along a steep vertical slope. The cut slope
for the proposed widening of US 221 would undermine the road and a retaining
wall could not save the existing location of Wildwood Terrace. Due to the large
grade difference between Wildwood Terrace and US 221, other options would
have impacts to other properties and, in some cases, more buildings would be
impacted. The current design minimizes property impacts.
Other comments were received that were related to the following issues:
• avoiding impacts to Gilkey Lumber Company in Segment B
• ininiinizing impacts to North State Gas, area hotels, and other businesses
• avoiding the Grace Tabernacle Church cemetery
• existing drainage problems
• recommending relocating the William Monteith House on existing property to
avoid impacts to Gilkey Lumber and the residences that would be impacted by
Alternative 133.
Minimization Efforts
NCDOT has explored reduced median widths, use of curb and gutter, and retaining walls as
part of its minimization effort. NCDOT is also working with the communities to identify
fi rther opportunities to limit impacts to businesses and residences and water resources along
the project corridor.
Selected Alternatives
Segment A
Segment impacts kvere reviewed and the Merger Team concurred on Alternative Al (west side
Nidening) as the LEDPA for this segment.
Segment B
To limit impacts to Gilkey Lumber associated with alternative B2, and to avoid the greater stream
and residential impacts associated Nvith alternative 133, Alternative BI (Nvest side Nidening) Nvas
selected as LEDPA by the Merger Team. NCDOT noted that this alternative Nvas previously
determined by NC State Historic Preservation Office (NC -HPO) to have an "Adverse effect" on
the William Monteith House, which is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
(NRHP). Dre Major noted that the property owner spoke at the Public Hearing and offered his
support for the Segment B1 alignment alternative. As the lead Federal Agency, USACE Nvill Nvork
Nvith the NC -HPO and the resource owner to develop a Section 106 Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA) detailing the appropriate mitigation for impacts to the property.
Segment C

Segment impacts were reviewed and the Merger Team concurred on Alternative C (best fit
alignment) as the LEDPA for this segment as it is the best fit alignment and minimizes overall
impacts.
Segment D
Segment impacts for the two alignment alternatives Nvere reviewed and the Merger Team concurred
that Alternative Dl (Nvest side Nvidening) Nvas the LEDPA, as it allows for a shorter bridge;
minimizes construction costs and future maintenance issues; had comparable stream, Nvetland, and
floodplain impacts; and had fewer prime and important farmland, terrestrial community, and
floodplain impacts.
Segment E1
Based on a GIS analysis, NCDWQ agreed that stream impacts associated Nvith E2 Nvere similar to
those determined for E1, and noted that the socioeconomic impacts of Segment E2 Nvere greater
than those associated with E1.As stated previously. Based on this analysis, the Merger Team
determined that s that alignment alternative E2 has at least equivalent stream impacts to alignment
Alternative E1 using the most recent field data. Based on this information, Alternative El (Nvest
side Nvidening) what chosen as the LEDPA for this segment.
Segments F/G
NCDOT initially voiced support for the selection of Alternatives F2 and G2 for Segments F and G,
noting that there Nvere only minor differences in impacts and costs between the F1 /G1 and F2 /G2
alignment alternatives in this area. The agencies requested additional information on the quality of
streams and Nvetlands in these segments, as Nvell as a summaiy of business impacts and a
recommendation from the community. This information Nvas compiled by NCDOT. Information in
business impacts are enclosed Nvith the updated impacts matrix (see Table S -2). Preliminaiv
impacts to water and sewer lines are also included. Please note these impacts are to be considered
preliminaiy. Input from MCDoNvell County stated a preference for F1 /G1 due to reduced business
impacts and avoidance of impacts to the church. This alternative also has fewer overall
jurisdictional stream impacts. Therefore, NCDOT has updated its recommendation to Alternative
Fl /G1 (Nvest side Nvidening) as the LEDPA for this segment, pending approval from the Merger
Team.
Segment H
Segment impacts Nvere reviewed and the Merger Team concurred on the selection of Alternative H
(best fit alignment) as the LEDPA for this segment.

Table S.1
Summary of Environmental Impacts for the Segment Alternatives
Notes: Estimate of impacts based on construction limits (slope stakes), unless otherwise noted.
- -- denotes resource does not occur within segment
Includes the displacement of several buildings associated with Gilkey Lumber Company.
** This site has not been assessed for the NRHP due to denied access.
** Stream and wetland impacts include an additional 25 feet to each side of the slope stake limit. Stream impacts do not include length of stream within an existing culvert.
Church Property impacted, not the church itself
NCDOT Preferred alternatives Highlighted
Impacts to Businesses with more than 10 employees: B1, B2 - Gilkey Lumber (greater impacts under 132); GI - Dav_ s Inn; G2 - South Mountaineer Pub & Deli, Dollar General, Super 8 Hotel; H - Group
Power Fitness Club
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Al
B1
B2
B3
C
D
D1
E1
F1 /G1
F2 /G2
H
Construction Cost (in millions)
$6.0
$12.1
$12.6
$12.9
$24.8
$80.3
$74.0
$17.5
$35
$34.6
$22.0
Residential Relocations
2
13
16
25
11
15
15
18
2
0
20
Businesses Relocations
1
5
9*
4
0
3
3
7
2
5
6
Churches Displaced
- --
1
I=
I=
- --
- --
- --
- --
- --
1
2
Recreational Facilities Impacted
- --
- --
- --
- --
- --
2
2
- --
- --
- --
Major Transmission Towers Impacted
- --
- --
- --
- --
- --
5
2
- --
- --
- --
---
hnown Archaeological Sites erected
- --
- --
- --
- --
1 **
- --
- --
1
- --
- --
- --
Historic Architecture adversely Effected
- --
1
- --
- --
- --
- --
- --
- --
- --
- --
- --
Bridges over Streams
- --
- --
- --
- --
1
1
1
- --
- --
- --
- --
Stream Crossings
1
3
4
3
7
20
20
11
3
3
3
Length of Impacted Streams (linear feet) * **
227
566
699
904
2,323
5,145
5,291
3,728
2,888
3,029
1,828
Wetland Impacts
Wetlands
0.007
0.09
0.10
0.03
0.13
0.12
0.12
0.37
0.02
0.06
- --
(acres)***
Other Waters
- --
- --
0.09
- --
- --
- --
- --
0.02
Prime and Important Farmland Impacts (acres)
11.1
20.1
19.8
23.9
28.5
26.4
23.1
28.5
20.10
19.30
20.1
Terrestrial Community Impacts (acres)
23.8
49.5
51.5
46.8
107.5
187.9
178.6
70.9
80.30
79.90
53.6
Floodplain Area Impacted (acres)
- --
1.64
3.69
3.35
2.31
0.03
0.03
0.65
Notes: Estimate of impacts based on construction limits (slope stakes), unless otherwise noted.
- -- denotes resource does not occur within segment
Includes the displacement of several buildings associated with Gilkey Lumber Company.
** This site has not been assessed for the NRHP due to denied access.
** Stream and wetland impacts include an additional 25 feet to each side of the slope stake limit. Stream impacts do not include length of stream within an existing culvert.
Church Property impacted, not the church itself
NCDOT Preferred alternatives Highlighted
Impacts to Businesses with more than 10 employees: B1, B2 - Gilkey Lumber (greater impacts under 132); GI - Dav_ s Inn; G2 - South Mountaineer Pub & Deli, Dollar General, Super 8 Hotel; H - Group
Power Fitness Club
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Table S.2
Comparison of Updated Environmental Impacts for Alternatives FI /GI and F2 /G2
Residential Impacts: F1 /G1 1 house 35 -50K, 1 house 50K up
F2 /G2 None
Business Impacts: F1 /G1 2 businesses US 221 South, Days Inn (15 to 30 empl.), South Hollifield Sales (2 -3 empl)
F2 /G2 5 businesses Super 8 Hotel (15 to 20 empl.), Dollar General (8 -10 empl.), ANJ County Store (no empl, 4
listed, Marathon Convenience Store (4 to 6 empl.), Mountaineer Pub and Deli (8 -10 empl.)
Other Impacts F1 /G1 None
F2 /G2 1 Church (US 221 South, Redeem Free Will Baptist Church)
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Impacts
FI /GI
F2 /G2
Construction Cost (in millions)
$35
$34.6
Residential Relocations
2
0
Businesses Relocations
2
Churches Displaced
- --
1
Recreational Facilities Impacted
- --
- --
Nlajor Transmission Towers Impacted
- --
- --
Known Archaeological Sites erected
- --
- --
Historic Architecture adversely Effected
- --
- --
Bridges over Streams
- --
- --
Stream Crossings
3
3
Length of Impacted
Streams (linear
feet) * **
Perennial
1,843
1,993
Intermittent
1,036
1,026
Wetland Impacts
(acres) * **
Wetlands
0.02
0.06
Other Waters
- --
- --
Prime and Important Farmland Impacts (acres)
20.10
19.30
Terrestrial Community Impacts (acres)
80.30
79.90
Floodplain Area Impacted (acres)
0.03
0.03
Residential Impacts: F1 /G1 1 house 35 -50K, 1 house 50K up
F2 /G2 None
Business Impacts: F1 /G1 2 businesses US 221 South, Days Inn (15 to 30 empl.), South Hollifield Sales (2 -3 empl)
F2 /G2 5 businesses Super 8 Hotel (15 to 20 empl.), Dollar General (8 -10 empl.), ANJ County Store (no empl, 4
listed, Marathon Convenience Store (4 to 6 empl.), Mountaineer Pub and Deli (8 -10 empl.)
Other Impacts F1 /G1 None
F2 /G2 1 Church (US 221 South, Redeem Free Will Baptist Church)
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Table S.3
Comparison of Preliminary Utility Estimates for Alternatives Fl /GI and F2 /G2*
*Based on current slopestakes impacts on utilities within existing road ROB'
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Fl -GI
F2 -G2
LF
LF
12" HDP SanitaiN- SeN -,-er
167
167
12" DIP Water Line
10072
10162
8" PVC SanitaiN- SeN -,-er
2617
2815
4" DIP Forced Main SanitaiN- Sewer
3411
3627
10" PVC Forced Main SanitaiN- SeN -,-er
2460
2460
4" Metal Gas Line - Rock-,-,-ell Road Area
Only
1357
1357
6" Metal Gas Line - Rock-,-,-ell Road Area
Only
1096
1096
Telephone Line
4685
4950
Fiber Optic Telephone Line
4150
4150
*Based on current slopestakes impacts on utilities within existing road ROB'
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Table SA
Summary of Environmental Impacts for the Preferred Alternatives
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Al
Bl
C
Dl
El
Fl/G1
H
Total
Construction Cost (in millions)
$6.0
$12.1
$24.8
$74.0
$17.5
$35
$22.0
$191.4
Residential Relocations
2
13
11
15
18
2
20
81
Businesses Relocations
1
5
0
3
7
2
6
24
Churches Displaced
- --
1
- --
- --
- --
- --
2
3
Recreational Facilities Impacted
- --
- --
- --
2
- --
- --
- --
2
Nlajor Transmission Towers Impacted
- --
- --
- --
2
- --
- --
- --
2
Known Archaeological Sites erected
- --
- --
1
- --
1
- --
- --
2
Historic Architecture adversely Effected
- --
1
- --
- --
- --
- --
- --
1
Bridges over Streams
- --
- --
1
1
- --
- --
- --
2
Stream Crossings
1
3
7
20
11
3
3
48
Length of Impacted Streams (linear feet) * **
227
566
2,323
5,291
3,728
2,879
1,828
16,842
Wetland Impacts
Wetlands
0.007
0.09
0.13
0.12
0.06
0.02
0.37
0.8
(acres) * **
Other Waters
- --
- --
- --
- --
- --
- --
0.02
0.02
Prime and Important Farmland Impacts (acres)
11.1
20.1
28.E
23.1
28.E
20.1
20.1
151.5
Terrestrial Community Impacts (acres)
23.8
49.E
107.E
178.6
70.9
80.3
53.6
564.2
Floodplain Area Impacted (acres)
- --
- --
1.64
3.35
2.31
0.03
0.65
7.98
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