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Date:
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RE:STIP Project No. U-3618
Carey Road Extension
Lenoir County, North Carolina
Project External Scoping Meeting Minutes
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) held an External Scoping meeting for
the proposed Carey Road Extension Project in Kinston, Lenoir County. The meeting was held on
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Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 1:00 pm at the NCDOT Century Center in Raleigh. Attendees
included:
Rob Hanson NCDOT Project Development & Environmental Analysis
(PDEA)
Brian Yamamoto NCDOT PDEA
Phil Harris NCDOT PDEA – Natural Environment Section (NES)
Elizabeth Lusk NCDOT PDEA – NES
Aaron Heustess NCDOT PDEA – Human Environmental Section (HES)
Tris Ford NCDOT PDEA – HES Community Studies
Diane Wilson NCDOT PDEA – HES Public Involvement
John Rouse NCDOT Division 2
Johnny Metcalfe NCDOT Division 2
Susan Lancaster NCDOT Roadway Design
Jim Harris NCDOT Rail Division
David Hinnant NCDOT Rail Division
Paul Atkinson NCDOT Hydraulics
Omar Azizi NCDOT Structure Management Unit (SMU)
Keith Paschal NCDOT SMU
James Upchurch NCDOT Transportation Planning Branch (TPB)
Kerry Morrow NCDOT TPB
Joshua Smith NCDOT TPB
Bob Mosher NCDOT Bicycle & Pedestrian
Gordon Box NCDOT GeoEnvironmental Section
Kellie Dean NCDOT GeoEnvironmental Section
Steve Kite NCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control
Allen Pope NCDOT Statewide Logistics
David Wainwright NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
Travis Wilson NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC)
Kent Yelverton NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (DA&CS)
Debbie Robertson NC DA&CS
Robert Will Eastern Carolina Rural Planning Organization (ECRPO)
Mark Pope Lenoir County
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Tony Sears City of Kinston
Karen Taylor URS
Ed Edens URS
Paul Himberger URS
Following introductions, Brian Yamamoto gave a brief overview of the project. He turned the
meeting over to Karen Taylor. She explained that the purpose of the meeting is to share known
information about the project, discuss the need for and purpose of the project, review project
constraints, and discuss possible solutions.
The following main topics were discussed during the presentation:
Need for project – no direct local east/west link exists between US 258 and areas to the west
and the northern portion of downtown Kinston
Purpose of project – provide a direct local link between US 258 and the northern portion of
downtown Kinston.
Proposed typical section – the projected traffic volumes indicate that a proposed 2-lane typical
section for the proposed Carey Road Extension will operate at a LOS D or better in the design
year (2040). A hybrid between a 4-lane median divided typical section and a 2-lane section on
multilane right of way will be considered.
Control of Access – limited control of access is currently being considered for the proposed
project. Facilities with limited control of access provide connections only at intersections with
other roads (no private driveway connections).
Hull Road realignment - two (2) potential options are being considered for realigning Hull
Road (SR 1557) to avoid the creation of a 5-leg intersection at the existing US 258/Paul’s Path
Road/Hull Road intersection. One option proposes to realign Hull Road to connect with the
proposed Carey Road Extension and the other option proposes to re-connect Hull Road with
US 258 at the existing Daly Waldrop Road (SR 1554) intersection. Both options will create a
cul-de-sac of Hull Road near its existing intersection with US 258 and Paul’s Path Road.
Rail crossing - the proposed type of crossing, a grade-separated or an at-grade crossing, of the
Carey Road Extension over the recently constructed Global TransPark (GTP) rail spur was
discussed. Both crossing options will be evaluated during the development of functional
designs for the project.
State-owned property – a large parcel of land (approximately 152 acres), located in the middle
of the project study area, belongs to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture &
Consumer Services and is currently used for timber management. This property is land-
locked with no legal access to the property. The proposed Carey Road Extension could
potentially provide future access to this property.
The project has been screened out of the Merger Process.
A Categorical Exclusion will be prepared for the project.
The following comments were made during the presentation:
James Upchurch (NCDOT TPB) commented that the purpose and need for the project should
have a more direct, measurable need statement, not simply a broad list of needs and general
purpose.
Jim Harris (NCDOT Rail) commented that during the design phase of GTP rail line over the
the Felix Harvey Parkway, which is located to the north of the project study area and south of
the GTP, there were concerns over the flight path of aircraft landing at the GTP and a
proposed structure to be constructed to carry the rail line over the parkway. A grade separated
crossing of the proposed Carey Road Extension alignment over the GTP rail line could be of
concern as well.
Brian Yamamoto (PDEA) inquired as to whether any ground-truthing of the modeled wetlands
as part of the Kinston Bypass GPS pilot study had been done in the project area.
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Travis Wilson (NCWRC) indicated no ground-truthing has been done for the modeled
wetlands as part of the Kinston Bypass project.
Paul Atkinson (Hydraulics) noted that there is a flood study for Taylor’s Branch, which is
located within the project study area.
Bob Mosher (NCDOT Bicycle & Pedestrian) indicated that it was the town’s preference to see
mixed-use development planned for the area, with bicycle and pedestrian connections.
Tris Ford (NCDOT – HES Community Studies) stated that most of the area is within
Kinston’s ETJ and would thus need consideration under the Farmland Preservation and
Protection Act (FPPA); however, the determination to whether this area is urbanized or rural
would still need to be addressed.
Karen noted that GIS data provided for the Kinston Bypass pilot project did not indicate
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the presence of any prime and unique farmlands within the project study area.
After the presentation, Karen Taylor opened the floor to comments and questions from each
department/unit/agency’s representative.
FHWA
No Comment.
Division 2
John Rouse noted that the local community would prefer partial control of access rather than
limited control of access. Partial control of access provides access to a facility via intersections as
well as private driveways – usually one driveway access per property.
Transportation Planning Branch
James Upchurch confirmed that the proposed project was consistent with the City of Kinston
Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP).
Roadway Design
No comment at this time. Gary Lovering provided input at the project team External Scoping
review meeting prior to this meeting.
Program Development
No comment from Program Development. However, Rob Hanson noted that this project will be
part of the re-prioritization of projects according to the new state funding formula being
implemented and may affect the current schedule for the project.
Right of Way
No comment.
Natural Environment
Elizabeth Lusk had the following comments/questions:
There is currently no anadromous fish moratorium for streams within the project study area.
Neuse River Buffer Rules will apply for this project.
Inquired when the Natural Resource Technical Report (NRTR) will be completed – Brian
Yamamoto noted that the NRTR will be completed towards the end of 2014.
Human Environment
Tris Ford had the following comments:
There is an Environmental Justice (EJ) population located to the southwest of the project study
area, along Daly Waldrop Road west of US 258; however, no impacts to this population are
anticipated as a result of this project.
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There are no Limited English Proficient (LEP) populations within or near the project study
area; however, right to language access should be provided for any project/public materials.
Traffic Engineering
No comment
Location and Surveys
No comment
Congestion Management
No comment
Hydraulics
No comment
Structure Management
No comment
Geotechnical
No comment
Utilities
No comment
Rail
Jim Harris stated the following comments:
Consideration needs to be given to a grade separated crossing of the GTP rail spur.
The GTP, at this time, has not yet indicated a strong preference for the type of crossing of the
rail spur.
The standard vertical clearance for a structure over a railroad is 23 feet. There is no indication
at this time that the vertical clearance will need to be more than 23 feet for crossing over the
GTP rail spur.
The project will require an easement from the NCDOT Rail Division to cross over the rail
spur.
Existing right of way along the rail spur corridor ranges from 100-200ft.
Traffic Control
Steve Kite mentioned that since this is a new location project, Traffic Control has no comment at
this time.
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Bob Mosher had the following comments:
The proposed Carey Road Extension is identified in the most recent City of Kinston
Pedestrian Plan. Existing Carey Road is used by both cyclists and pedestrians.
The consideration of NCDOT Complete Streets policy along with potential mixed-use may
alter the current typical section, as bicycle lanes, sidewalks and/or a new multi-modal path
adjacent should be considered during the design. (see attached comments)
Eastern Carolina RPO
Robert Will noted that the ECRPO would prefer partial control of access as opposed to limited
control of access. They would also like the proposed facility to provide a connection for all modes
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of transportation, including Bicycle and Pedestrian. The ECRPO will keep the project team
updated with the results of the re-prioritization process over the next 6-8 months.
City of Kinston/Lenoir County
Both the City and the County expressed a high desire to see this area as a mixed-use,
bicycle/pedestrian, multi-modal type area. They further indicated that partial control of access
would be preferred to help encourage growth and development along the corridor.
NC Division of Water Quality
The David Wainwright had the following comments regarding the project:
There is concern about impacts to wetlands, streams impacts, and additional impacts to
wetlands should a grade separated structure be chosen to cross the rail spur.
Neuse River buffer rules will apply to this project.
Due to anticipated impacts to wetlands, an individual permit will likely be required for this
project – this will require public involvement to satisfy Section 404 requirements.
NCDWQ has concern for the potential Indirect and Cumulative Effects (ICE) as a result of the
proposed project on the surrounding area. ICE will need to be addressed in the Environmental
Document.
Tris Ford stated that a Screening ICE has been done and will provide a copy to NCDWQ.
Miscellaneous Comments
Allen Pope noted that the project study area falls within the GTP zoning area; therefore,
coordination will be required between the GTP, the City of Kinston, and Lenoir County.
The parcel of property located southwest of the NCDA&CS property is owned by NCDOT.
Action items include:
Allen Pope will send Karen Taylor the information on the NCDOT property located next to
the NCDA&CS property.
Tris Ford will provide a copy of the Screening ICE to David Wainwright.
There were no further comments and the meeting concluded.
Following the External Scoping Meeting, the project team decided that the following typical
section for the proposed Carey Road Extension will be developed:
4-lane, 23-foot median divided curb and gutter section throughout the project limits.
5-foot wide bicycle lanes to accommodate bicycles (per written recommendations from
NCDOT Bicycle & Pedestrian Division).
5-foot wide sidewalk with a 5-foot wide buffer on one or both sides of the road. The cost
of the sidewalk(s) will be calculated separately. A commitment will be pursued from the
City of Kinston and Lenoir County to cost share in the construction cost of the
sidewalk(s).
Partial control of access will be proposed instead of limited control of access.
Cc: Scoping meeting invitees and attendees
Attachments:
Comments received from NCDOT Rail Division 10-31-2013
Comments received from the North Carolina Historic Preservation Office 11-7-2013
Comments received from NCDOT Division of Bike and Pedestrian Transportation 12-30-
2013
Meeting minutes were prepared by Karen Taylor, PE, URS Corporation.
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Memorandum
To:
Mr. Richard W. Hancock, PE
Manager
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Unit
ATTN:
Mr. Brian Yamamoto, PE, Project Development
Group Supervisor
From:
James B. Harris, PE
NCDOT Rail Division
State Railroad Coordination Engineer
State Project:
U-3618
F/A Project:
STP 0224(14)
County:
Lenoir
Description:
Carey Road (SR 1571) Extension from US 258 at SR 1001
(Paul’s Path Road) to SR 1572 (Rouse Road) in Kinston,
WBS Project No. 35775.1.2
Subject:
Response for External Scoping Meeting ‘
The NCDOT Rail Division is in receipt of your External Scoping Meeting
notification letter on the above subject roadway project on new location.
After review of the project scoping letter and location of the project in relation to
nearby railroad tracks, it has been determined that rail interaction will be involved
on this project.
The limits of the study area encompass a portion of the rail spur line into the
North Carolina Global TransPark (GTP). The GTP rail spur line is owned by
NCDOT and maintained by the NCDOT Rail Division. The GTP rail spur
originates south of the study area at its connection with the North Carolina
Railroad’s EC-line that runs from Goldsboro to Morehead City. It generally runs
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in a northward direction from that connection through the study area and several
more miles northward into GTP. See attached map. The southern edge of the
study area crosses the GTP rail spur at approximately milepost GTP 1.6 with the
northern edge crossing the GTP rail spur at approximately milepost GTP 2.65 for
a total distance of approximately one (1) mile that’s located in the study area.
The GTP rail spur through the study area consists of a single track with a
minimum right-of-way width of 100 feet (50 feet each side the centerline of track)
except on the far northern end of the study area where the width flairs out to
close to 200 feet wide on the east side. Although efforts are underway to secure
an operator to market and provide rail service along the line, no trains currently
operate over the GTP rail spur. The maximum design speed for trains is 25 mph
although actual operating speeds may be less than that. No passenger trains
are planned to run over this rail spur line.
Another rail line also appears to have at one time run north/south through the
study area east of the GTP rail spur line.That rail line ran from Kinston to Snow
Hill and was abandoned many years ago. Ownership of the property where this
rail line was located is not known.
The manner in which the Carey Road Extension crosses the GTP rail spur will
need to be considered carefully. It was noticed in the Project Data Sheet that “A
grade separation of the rail spur may potentially be provided pending further
discussion at the External Scoping Meeting”. For safety reasons, it is highly
recommended that the crossing be grade separated, but it’s not sure the project
will meet the Exposure Index criteria used to determine grade separation
recommendations. See attached for the Exposure Index guidelines. This
crossing may experience 2-3 trains per day moving at slow speeds when
operational. Those train volumes should be used in conjunction with the
projected ADT on the Carey Road Extension to determine the Exposure Index.
The at-grade versus grade-separated crossing options can be discussed further
as needed.
Should it be determined that a grade separation will be provided, please
coordinate the horizontal and vertical clearance requirements with Mr. Steve
Head, NCDOT Rail Corridor Manager, at [phone]. Requirements for any
future tracks or maintenance roadway should also be considered in the horizontal
clearances to be provided.
Should an at-grade crossing be provided, please coordinate with Mr. Jason
Orthner, PE, at [phone], to determine information on the type of
protection required at the crossing.
An encroachment agreement will likely be required as well regardless of the type
of crossing.
The data provided in this letter is for information only and should be verified, or
any additional information obtained, during the preliminary planning and design
process.

Thank you for keeping the NCDOT Rail Division involved in the early project
planning stages. Please call me at [phone] if you have any additional
questions or need any additional information.
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Mr. Paul Worley, CPM, NCDOT Rail Division
Ms. Shirley Williams, NCDOT Rail Division
Mr. Allan Paul, NCDOT Rail Division
Mr. Michael Shumsky, PE, NCDOT Rail Division
Mr. Steve Head, NCDOT Rail Division
Mr. Jason Orthner, PE, NCDOT Rail Division
Mr. Jahmal Pullen, PE, NCDOT Rail Division
Mr. David Hinnant, NCDOT Rail Division
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RAIL GRADE SEPARATION GUIDELINES
Any project programmed in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
which may result in creating a new highway-railroad crossing shall be
discussed with the railroad in the early planning (scoping) process. The Rail
Division will be notified of all scoping meetings held by the Planning and
Environmental Branch. Any Secondary Road, Industrial Access, Small Urban or
High Hazard-Safety projects that may result in the creation of a new crossing
will also be coordinated with the Rail Division early in the planning process. The
Rail Division will be informed of these projects by the Assistant Secretary for
Secondary Roads and Economic Development or the appropriate Division
Engineer for informational purposes only.
When new highway-railroad crossings are proposed by the Department, the
State Highway Administrator will coordinate proposal reviews with the Rail
Division and appropriate railroad. It will be the responsibility of the Rail Division
to gather data on the number of trains per day and to make recommendations
to the State Highway Administrator relative to the potential crossing.
The Board of Transportation (BOT) sets forth the following criteria to serve as
guidelines, within the limits outlined below, in the treatment of highway-railroad
intersections on new construction projects. These are general guides to
establish the desirable conditions for highway-railroad grade separations, but
must be implemented with sound engineering judgement, reasonableness, and
attention to costs.
The grade separation guidelines are based on use of an exposure index which
is the product of the number of trains per day and the projected average daily
highway traffic at the end of the design period. Unless information to the
contrary is available, such as a pending abandonment of the railroad, the
number of trains at the end of the design period should be assumed to be the
same as at present.
Separations should be constructed in RURAL areas when the exposure index is
15,000 or more.
Separations should be constructed in URBAN areas when the exposure index
is 30,000 or more.
Where two alignments are under consideration and one would make separation
feasible, the separation should be considered as one factor favoring adoption of
such alignment. It is realized that topography, right-of-way costs, construction
costs or other features of the physical situation may make separation
impractical even though the index is above the figure set. In this case, the
Secretary of the Department of Transportation shall have final authority in
decisions to create new at-grade crossings.

It is the policy of the Department of Transportation to permit no net increase in
the number of at-grade crossings on the railroad segments having a high volume
of train traffic. CSX Transportation's route from Pleasant Hill to Rowland and
Norfolk Southern Railway's routes from Pelham to Grover and Pineville are high
volume segments.
The railroad will be notified of all final decisions regarding the locations of new
at-grade crossings or grade separations. In addition, a coordinating committee
consisting of representatives of the Department and the railroads will meet
periodically to discuss upcoming projects that involve both the railroad and
highway systems.
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December 5, 1994

North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Bartos, Administrator
Governor Pat McCrory Office of Archives and History
Secretary Susan Kluttz Deputy Secretary Kevin Cherry
November 5, 2013
MEMORANDUM
TO: Richard W. Hancock, P.E., Manager
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Unit
NCDOT Division of Highways

FROM: Ramona M. Bartos
SUBJECT: Carey Road Extension on New L
and Hull Road (SR 1557) to Rouse Road (SR 1572) at Carey Road (SR 1571), Kinston,
U-3618, Lenoir County, ER 13-2518
We have received the project data sheet for the proposed extension and offer the following comments.
One archaeological site, 31LR205, is recorded within the western portion of the study area. Recorded during
the Crescent Road survey, it is a prehistoric site evaluated as not eligible for the National Register of Historic
Places. A section of the area surveyed for Crescent Road cuts through the study area, running approximately
from the end of SR 1554 to an area near Robinwood. Two additional prehistoric sites are in this area, just
outside the study area boundary. They are 31LR203 and 31LR204, and they too were evaluated as not eligible.
We consider it likely that additional archaeological sites exist within the proposed study area, particularly within
the eastern portion.
We recommend that a comprehensive survey be conducted by to identify and evaluate the significance of
archaeological remains that may be damaged or destroyed by the proposed project. Potential effects on
unknown resources must be assessed prior to the initiation of construction activities.
Two copies of the resulting archaeological survey report, as well as one copy of the appropriate site forms,
should be forwarded to us for review and comment as soon as they are available and well in advance of any
construction activities.
The results of the recent Lenoir County architectural survey show the presence of two houses of architectural
or historical interest in the Area of Potential Effects.
Enzel Sullivan House (LR0899)
Poole-Smith House (LR0883)
An architectural historian for the North Carolina Department of Transportation should evaluate these
properties to determine if they are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Prese
Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-807-6579 or renee.gledhill-
[e-mail]. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above referenced
tracking number.

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MEMO TO: Mr. Bryan Yamamoto, PE
Project Development Engineer
FROM: Robert Mosher, Planning Program Manager
Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation
DATE: Dec. 30, 2013
SUBJECT: Comments on U-3618, Extension of Carey Rd. on New Location
from US-258 east to Rouse Rd.
In response to your request for information on U-3618, the Division of Bicycle and
Pedestrian Transportation has the following recommendations:
Existing Carey Rd. is a designated County Bicycle Route and is listed as a road that
“needs improvement” related to bicycle transportation in the Kinston Bicycle CTP. The
Kinston Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan recommends that existing Carey Rd., east of the
project, be “infilled” with sidewalks on both sides of the street, to eliminate gaps and
complete the pedestrian system. The plan identifies Carey Rd. as an important
pedestrian corridor and recommends that the new section “be connected and accessible
for pedestrians”.
On Wednesday, December 11, our Division met with Tony Sears, Kinston Town
Manager, John Garrell, City Engineer and Adam Short, Planning Director, to discuss the
Town’s recommendations related to this project. They clarified their desire for this area
to develop with a mix of residential, office and retail uses, and for the street to be
designed as a “Complete Street”. The City noted that their preferred alternative was for
curb and gutter, with sidewalks on one or both sides. If sidewalks are initially
constructed on only 1 side, they would like for the berm to be graded to accommodate a
future sidewalk on the other side. The City would consider sharing the cost of
constructing the sidewalks.
We discussed bicycle lanes versus wide outside lanes. It is our division’s preference for
bicycle lanes in this particular situation. Carey Rd. Extension will be 2 miles long, with a
median controlling left hand turns, and an opportunity to have some control over the
number of driveways and their location. Because this is an undeveloped area, we have a
chance to select the cross-section that works best for everyone, which in this case, we
believe, includes cyclists.
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We have found that the typical cyclist, the “intermediate” cyclist, is someone who feels
most comfortable riding either on a side-path adjacent to the roadway, or in a bicycle
lane adjacent to traffic. Bicycle lanes are more visible, make bicyclists ride more
predictably, and should prove to be safer than wide outside lanes.
Our Division recommends that Carey Rd. Extension be constructed using curb and
gutter, with a 5 ft. wide buffer and 5 ft. wide sidewalks. Also, because of the design
speed, bicycle lanes, 5 ft. in width should be constructed the length of the project.
(Typical Highway Cross Section – 4 D)
Close cooperation with the city is essential to accommodate a variety of users along this
corridor. Mr. Sears, City Manager can be reached at 252-939-3110. Our Division
appreciates this opportunity to comment and would be pleased to participate as this
project is developed further.
CC: Lauren Blackburn, AICP, Director, Division of Bicycle and Ped. Transportation
Karen Taylor, PE, Project Manager , URS