P-2918F LRMF FONSI Signed w Appendices

North Carolina Department of Transportation
Rail Division

Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

State TIP Project No. P-2918F
State WBS Project No. 49999.1.STR8

Administrative Action
Finding of No Significant Impact

Submitted Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act
42 USC 4332(2)(c)
US Department of Transportation
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
and
North Carolina Department of Transportation

Prepared in accordance with FRA’s Environmental Procedures
(64 Fed. Reg. 28545 (May 26, 1999)

April 2014

Finding of No Significant Impact

Charlotte Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility Project
STIP Project No. P-2918F

APPENDIX A

Additions and Errata to Environmental Assessment

Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility EA - Errata/Additions Page 1

ERRATA

Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility Project
Environmental Assessment
NCDOT Project No. P-2918F
This document includes corrections, revisions and or additions to the Environmental
Assessment (EA) for the Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility (LRMF) Project,
subsequent to the signed approval by the North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on September 30, 2013.
Green Sheet
Page 2 of 2 -Replace "Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission" with "Charlotte
Historic Districts Commission."
Executive Summary
Page v - Under 3.3.5, Cultural Resources, Proposed Mitigation, replace "Charlotte Mecklenburg
Historic Landmarks Commission" with "Charlotte Historic Districts Commission."
Page vii - Under 3.5, Aesthetic and Design Quality Impacts, Proposed Mitigation, replace
"Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission" with "Charlotte Historic Districts
Commission."
Chapter 3.0
Page 28, 3.3.3 Environmental Justice and Community Disruption - Under Community
Disruption, the fourth sentence should be replaced and read: "However, the Build Alternative
will result in only 12 total train trips (6 trainsets operating roundtrip as 12 total train trips). These
12 train trips will be in addition to the 2 Amtrak Crescent passenger trains that traverse the
crossing today."
Page 31 - Under 3.3.5, Cultural Resources, second paragraph, replace "Charlotte Mecklenburg
Historic Landmarks Commission" with "Charlotte Historic Districts Commission."
Page 33 - Under 3.5, Aesthetic and Design Quality Impacts, second paragraph, replace
"Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission" with "Charlotte Historic Districts
Commission."
Finding of No Significant Impact

Charlotte Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility Project
STIP Project No. P-2918F

APPENDIX B

Project Maps & Figures
Figure 1: CRISP Projects
Figure 2: Project Location
Figure 3: Project Study Area
Figure 4: Aquatic Resources
Figure 5: Future Land Use
Figure 6: Zoning
Figure 7: Property Acquisitions
Figure 8: Environmental Justice
Figure 9: Existing At-Grade Railroad Crossings
Figure 10: Potential HAZMAT Properties
Figure 11:-Conceptual Layout Phase 1A
Figure 12:-Conceptual Layout Project Build-Out

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
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Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility Project
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Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility Project
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Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility Project
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Charlotte Railroad Improvement & Safety Program (CRISP)
Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility Project
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APPENDIX C

Design Public Hearing Summary

P-2918F Design Public Hearing Summary
December 13, 2013
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Design Public Hearing Summary
Locomotive & Railcar Maintenance Facility
TIP Project P-2918F
December 12, 2013
Calvary United Methodist Church, Charlotte, NC

1. Purpose and Intent

The purpose of the Design Public Hearing was to inform the public of and to solicit public
input on the Locomotive & Railcar Maintenance Facility Project. Specifically, the public
hearing was to allow the public an opportunity to comment on the recently completed
Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Project. The Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) Project Number is P-2918F. The project is sponsored by the North
Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Rail Division. The US Department of
Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is the lead agency for the EA.

The hearing also served to comply with requirements of the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) environmental study process for this project. Through this effort, both
written and verbal comments were solicited and received. Comments are detailed within
this hearing summary. Open dialogue between the public and the project team was
encouraged.

The hearing at the Calvary United Methodist Church, Social Hall was attended by local
business owners, property owners, and residents living along the Project study area.
Questions from the public generally focused on project noise, project timing, operations
at the maintenance facility, and possible impacts to the Wilmore neighborhood.

2. Hearing Date, Time, and Location

The hearing was held on December 12, 2013 at the Calvary United Methodist Church
Social Hall (512 West Boulevard, Charlotte) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

3. Public Notices

3.1. Mailings

In advance of the hearing, approximately 336 notices were mailed around November 18,
2013 to addresses adjacent to and near the Project boundaries. A copy of the notice is
attached.

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3.2 Newspaper Announcements

Newspaper advertisements invited the public to participate in a discussion about the rail
project. The advertisements were published in local newspapers and appeared on the
following dates:

• The Charlotte Observer on November 24, December 1, December 8, and
December 11, 2013
• The Charlotte Post on November 27, December 4, and December 11, 2014
• La Noticia on November 27, December 4, and December 11, 2014
• Hola News on November 26, December 3, and December 10, 2014
3.3 Other Communications

In addition to mailings and newspaper advertisements, the NCDOT employed the
following hearing notification methods:

• Press releases sent on November 25, 2013
• Notices sent to NCDOT Division 10 staff and City of Charlotte staff and elected
officials on November 25, 2013
• NCDOT's website, including http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/publicmeetings/ and
http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/charlotterailmaint/

3.4 Handouts and Displays

Information materials were provided to each hearing attendee. These materials included
the following documents:

• Write-ups describing the project and purpose of hearing
• Project area map
• Comment sheet
• Title VI Public Involvement Form

The following poster-size displays were set up at the hearing and were available for
viewing:

• Hearing map showing the footprint and layout of the proposed facility
• Architect's rendering of facility building
• Plans showing possible Project phasing

Copies of these handout materials and the displays are attached to this summary.

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4. Hearing Procedure

4.1. Design Public Hearing

A Design Public Hearing was held between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The hearing was
organized as an open house format where citizens or officials could review the handouts
with descriptions of the Project and the environmental process and also could view aerial
maps of the Project study limits with the proposed Project footprint. Staff from NCDOT,
along with staff from Gannett Fleming, the NCDOT’s project consultant, were on hand to
describe the project and answer questions as needed.

Participants were asked to complete comment sheets regarding the projects and to note
concerns they might have. The data compiled from the comment sheets are
summarized in Section 5.

4.2 Attendance

Twenty-nine (29) persons attended the hearing in addition to four persons from NCDOT
and Gannett Fleming who were on hand to discuss the Project with attendees and to
answer questions and comments.

5. Summary of Public Input

5.1 Verbal Questions and Comments

Many hearing attendees wanted information on the project, including information on
possible noise and air quality impacts, when the facility will operate, and when trains will
enter the facility. Many attendees were residents of the Wilmore neighborhood. Others
had questions about whether other locations were considered for the facility, and the site
selection process.

5.2 Phone Calls and Emails

Prior to and after the hearing, NCDOT received no phone calls asking for information on
the Project.

5.3 Comment Sheets

Comment sheets were distributed to each of the hearing attendees. The comment sheet
stated that individuals were allowed to submit comments to NCDOT on the project
through December 27, 2013. NCDOT received comments from four (4) individuals. The
commenters had questions on the facility's operations, design, and possible noise and
visual impacts, and suggestions on possible landscaping or other buffers for the Wilmore
neighborhood.

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5.4 Other Media

There were no television, web or print media stories on the Project or the hearing. No
news media were present at the hearing. As noted above, NCDOT did send out press
releases advertising the Design Public Hearing.

6. Additional Outreach

During the Project design and development from 2010 through 2013, NCDOT held
various formal and informal meetings with property owners most impacted by the
Project, such as Charlotte Pipe and Foundry. NCDOT also held a Citizens Information
Workshop for the Project on March 27, 2012 that was advertised in a similar manner to
the Design Public Hearing. NCDOT also conducted a tour in April 2012 for residents of
the Wilmore neighborhood and others of NCDOT's Capital Yard rail maintenance facility
in Raleigh, to allow them to have a better understanding of the type of operations to be
undertaken proposed facility and to ask additional questions. To address the concerns
expressed by the public, in May 2012 NCDOT modified the Project design to relocate
driveways, revise the building orientation, and add vegetation buffers. NCDOT then held
another meeting with the Wilmore neighborhood association in June 2012 to review the
revised Project plan.

P-2918F Design Public Hearing Summary
December 13, 2013

Attachments

• Mailer/Newspaper Advertisement/Webpage Press Release (2 pages)

• Hearing Handout (12 pages)

• Hearing Displays: Hearing Map, Architect's Rendering, and Phase
Plans (4 pages)

NCDOT TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 12th FOR THE
PROPOSED LOCOMOTIVE AND RAILCAR MAINTENANCE FACILITY IN
CHARLOTTE

TIP Project No. P-2918F

The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing regarding the
proposed construction of a new locomotive & railcar maintenance facility in
Mecklenburg County. The new facility will replace the existing facility next to the
Norfolk Southern Railway Charlotte yard.

The hearing will be held Thursday, Dec. 12, from 5-7 p.m. at the Calvary United
Methodist Church Social Hall, 512 West Blvd, in Charlotte. Interested citizens
may attend at any time. NCDOT representatives will be available to answer
questions and receive comments regarding the proposed project. The public is
urged to share their ideas, thoughts and suggestions with department staff. The
opportunity to submit written comments or questions will be provided and is
encouraged. There will not be a formal presentation.

The purpose of the proposed facility is to serve the increasing number of
conventional passenger trains and support the Southeast High Speed Rail
Corridor. The proposed facility will be in the vicinity of West Summit Avenue and
West Carson Boulevard and will include:

• Enclosure for major maintenance operations;
• Fuel pad and onsite fuel tank;
• Additional space for spare parts and equipment storage;
• Enclosed train wash facility; and
• Train crew base for as many as 20 crew members.

The public can view maps displaying the location and design of the project, and a
copy of the EA online at http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/publicmeetings, as well as
at the following locations:

• City of Charlotte – Office of the City Manager
600 East 4th St., Charlotte

• Division 10 District Engineer’s Office
7605 District Dr., Charlotte

For additional information, contact Diane Wilson, NCDOT-Human Environment
Section at 1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1598, by phone at
[phone] or by email at [e-mail] . All comments must be
received no later than Friday, December 27, 2013.

NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with
Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this hearing.
Anyone requiring special services should contact Wilson as early as possible so
that arrangements can be made.

Persons who speak Spanish and do not speak English, or have a limited ability to
read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon
request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Charlotte Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance
Facility Project

WBS Number 49999.1.STR8
TIP PROJECT P-2918F

Mecklenburg County

Design Public Hearing

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Calvary United Methodist Church
Social Hall
512 West Boulevard, Charlotte

December 12, 2013

PURPOSE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Today’s hearing is another important step in the North Carolina Department of
Transportation’s (NCDOT) procedure for making you, the public, a part of the project
development process. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain public input on the
design of the project.

Planning and environmental studies on the rail project are provided in the planning and
environmental document – Environmental Assessment (EA). Copies of that report
together with today’s hearing maps are available for public review at the following
locations:

 NCDOT District Engineer's Office at 7605 District Drive, Charlotte; and
 City of Charlotte – Office of the City Manager, 600 East Fourth Street,
Charlotte

The map is also available online at:
http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/publicmeetings/
http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/charlotterailmaint/

YOUR PARTICIPATION

Now that the opportunity is here, you are encouraged to participate by making your
comments and/or questions a part of the public record. This may be done by writing
them on the attached comment sheet. Several representatives of the North Carolina
Department of Transportation are present. They will be happy to talk with you, explain
the design to you and answer your questions. You may write your comments or
questions on the comment sheet and leave it with one of the representatives or mail or
email them by December 27, 2013 to the following address:

Ms. Diane Wilson
NCDOT - Human Environment Section
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1598
Email: [e-mail]

Everyone present is urged to participate in the proceedings. It is important, however,
that THE OPINIONS OF ALL INDIVIDUALS BE RESPECTED REGARDLESS OF
HOW DIVERGENT THEY MAY BE FROM YOUR OWN. Accordingly, debates, as
such, are out of place at workshops. Also, the workshop is not to be used as a
POPULAR REFERENDUM to determine the location and/or design by a majority vote of
those present.

WHAT IS DONE WITH THE INPUT?

A post-workshop meeting will be conducted after the comment period
has ended. NCDOT staff representing Rail, Planning, Design, Traffic
Operations, Highway Division 10, Right of Way, Public Involvement &
Community Studies and others who play a role in the development of a
project will attend this meeting. The project will also be reviewed with
federal agencies such as the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and
the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), as well as state agencies such as the NC
Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Historic Preservation Office.
When appropriate, local government staff will attend.

All spoken and written issues are discussed at the post-hearing meeting. Most issues
are resolved at the post-hearing meeting. The NCDOT considers safety, costs, traffic
service, social impacts and public comments in making decisions. Complex issues may
require additional study and may be reviewed by higher management, Board of
Transportation Members and/or the Secretary of Transportation.

Minutes of the post-hearing meeting will be summarized and are available to the public.
If you note your request on the attached comment sheet, the summary will be sent
directly to you.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

Comments received from the hearing about the design of the proposed Charlotte
Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility project will be reviewed at the post-
hearing meeting and incorporated, where feasible, into the design plans for the project.
The design plans will also be refined including efforts to further reduce impacts to the
human and natural environment. The project will then proceed to the right of way
acquisition phase of the project upon approval of the final environmental document.

STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONSHIP

This proposed project may involve the use of Federal funds and thus will be considered
a Federal-Aid Project. Financing of this project may come from Federal Funds and
State Funds. The Board of Transportation is responsible for the selection and
scheduling of projects, their location, design, and maintenance cost after construction.

PURPOSE AND NEED OF PROJECT

The purpose of the Project is to construct a new locomotive and passenger railcar
maintenance facility southwest of Uptown Charlotte adjacent to a proposed multi-modal
transportation center (Charlotte Gateway Station). The new Locomotive and Railcar
Maintenance Facility (LRMF) Project will replace the existing Charlotte maintenance
facility located adjacent to the Norfolk Southern (NS) Charlotte Yard, and will serve the
increasing number and length of intercity passenger trains serving the region. The
Project will provide capacity to support the future development of passenger service on
the federally designated Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR) corridor.

The Project will address the following needs:

1. Improve the efficiency of the maintenance and service operations for existing and
future intercity passenger trains in the Charlotte area; and
2. Assist in the implementation of the SEHSR by providing a facility that can service
future high speed train sets.

The proposed Charlotte Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility is a component of
the Piedmont Improvement Program (PIP), which is an initiative by the NCDOT, NS,
and the North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) to improve passenger and freight
railroad operations along the Piedmont Corridor from Raleigh to Charlotte. The PIP
consists primarily of railroad capacity projects and crossing safety projects that will
facilitate the introduction of up to 12 daily (six round trip) passenger trains along the
Raleigh to Charlotte corridor. The PIP also includes station and facility projects that will
improve service to passengers and improve the maintenance operations for the
passenger trains serving the corridor.

The NCDOT Piedmont Corridor is also part of the federally designated SEHSR corridor.
This corridor connects the northeastern states and Washington, DC through Richmond,
VA to Raleigh and Charlotte, NC to Atlanta, GA. From Atlanta, the SEHSR extends
southeast to Savannah, GA and Jacksonville, FL; and the Gulf Coast High Speed Rail
(GCHSR) corridor extends across the southwest through New Orleans, LA, Mobile, AL
and Houston, TX.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Project Phasing: The Project shown at this hearing includes the Full Build of the
Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility; however, certain components of the
Project are designed to complement the incremental growth of intercity passenger rail
and development of SEHSR service in North Carolina. NCDOT will construct the
Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility Project in phases. An initial phase (called
Phase 1A) will include acquisition of right-of-way for the Project, construction of the lead
track, two open-air storage tracks, the proposed Amtrak and contractor staff building
near West Palmer and Graham Streets, and an emergency access driveway from West
Summit Avenue.

Project Full Build: The Project includes two service and inspection tracks that will pass
through a service building to allow for maintenance, cleaning, and servicing of
passenger trains, as well as other open-air tracks for repair, storage and refueling of
trains. The Facility will provide mid-day layover as well as overnight service of state-
sponsored Carolinian and Piedmont trains. The LRMF will also be the primary
maintenance and service location for the future SEHSR train sets.

The Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility Project includes the construction of a
total of eight tracks, including: four open-air tracks on the western half of the parcel (one
lead track, two storage tracks and one car wash track), and four tracks on the eastern
half of the parcel serving the enclosed maintenance facility. The lead track and car
wash track as well as two of the maintenance building tracks will extend across West
Summit Avenue at a consolidated four-track at-grade crossing.

The lead track will connect to the eastern NS mainline track at the north and south end
of the Project. From the north connection, and heading south under the I-277 overpass,

the lead track will run west of the maintenance building, and will branch into two open-
air storage tracks west of the lead track terminating north of the West Summit Avenue
grade crossing. Prior to crossing West Summit Avenue, the lead track will have a
second branch to the east also crossing West Summit Avenue that will serve the train
wash shed. Both the lead and train wash tracks will cross West Summit Avenue.

Also, at the north end near the junction with the two open-air storage tracks, the lead
track will branch into four maintenance tracks to the east of the lead track. These four
tracks will serve the enclosed maintenance building with two tracks terminating at the
maintenance building and the other two tracks extending through the building to the
south end of the yard across West Summit Avenue. Both of the maintenance tracks will
cross West Summit Avenue.

In total, four maintenance facility tracks will cross West Summit Avenue at a
consolidated four track crossing that is separate from the existing NS mainline crossing
(Crossing No. 716 172N, NS milepost 378.4).

The Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility Project will be segregated into two
primary functions north and south of West Summit Avenue, with the service building,
and other structures, located on the north side of West Summit Avenue, and train wash
facility located on the south side of West Summit Avenue. The Facility will include a
service building with a crew base to accommodate train crews and train parts storage;
refueling and train wash equipment; and parking for crew and employees. It should be
noted that while the Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility lead track will be
connected to the existing NS mainline, the Facility trackage will be designed at an
adequate off-set to accommodate the construction of a future third mainline track east of
the existing NS mainline. This future third mainline will be part of other track
improvements to be constructed by NCDOT or NS under a separate project, the NS
Mainline Track Improvements project (unfunded at this time).

The proposed Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility will replace the current
Charlotte maintenance facility, and will also complement the existing Capital Yard
maintenance facility in Raleigh. Ultimately, the proposed Facility will service half of
NCDOT's state-sponsored trains. Trains that layover in Raleigh will continue to be
serviced at Capital Yard.

PROJECT INFORMATION

Length: Street/Roadway - ~ 0.2 miles
Rail - ~ 0.75 miles

Right of Way: Railroad - Approximately 200 feet

Access Control: Fencing and other security features will be added to prevent
unauthorized access into the Facility

Relocatees: Ten properties are anticipated to be acquired from three separate
property owners, requiring some business relocations

Project Cost: Phase 1A: $12,600,000
Full Build: $44,000,000

Current
Schedule: The tentative schedule is shown below. A number of factors can
affect a project schedule, so schedules are subject to change.

(Schedule is for Phase 1A only)

Right of Way Acquisition – Spring 2014
Construction –Summer 2015
Completion – Fall/Winter 2016

The attached map shows the location of the Project.

At today's Design Public Hearing are boards with the Project Hearing Map (showing the
project Full Build), the proposed Phase 1A components, and a rending of the
Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility building.

RIGHT-OF-WAY PROCEDURES

After decisions are made regarding the final design, the proposed right-of-way limits will
be staked in the ground. If you are an affected property owner, a Right-of-Way Agent
will contact you and arrange a meeting. The agent will explain the plans and advise you
as to how the project will affect you. The agent will inform you of your rights as a
property owner. If permanent right-of-way is required, professionals who are familiar
with real estate values will evaluate or appraise your property. The evaluations or
appraisals will be reviewed for completeness and accuracy, and then the Right-of-Way
Agent will make a written offer to you. The current market value of the property at its
highest and best use when appraised will be offered as compensation. The Department
of Transportation must:

1. Treat all owners and tenants equally.
2. Fully explain the owner’s rights.
3. Pay just compensation in exchange for property rights.
4. Furnish relocation advisory assistance.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

If you are a relocatee, that is, if your residence or business is to be acquired as part of
the project, additional assistance in the form of advice and compensation is available.
You will also be provided with assistance on locations of comparable housing and/or
commercial establishments, moving procedures, and moving aid. Moving expenses
may be paid for you. Additional monetary compensation is available to help
homeowners cope with mortgage increases, increased value of comparable homes,
closing costs, etc. A similar program is available to assist business owners. The Right-
of-Way Agent can explain this assistance in greater detail.

NOTE: PAMPHLETS SUMMARIZING RIGHT OF WAY AND
RELOCATION PROCEDURES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE
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TITLE VI PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT FORM
Completing this form is completely voluntary. You are not required to provide the information requested in order to
participate in this meeting.

Meeting Type: Design Public Hearing
Location: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County
Date: December 12, 2013
TIP No.: P-2918F
Project Description: Charlotte Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility
In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related authorities, the North Carolina Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) assures that no person(s) shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or
subjected to discrimination under any of the Department’s programs, policies, or activities, based on their race, color,
national origin, disability, age, income, or gender.
Completing this form helps meet our data collection and public involvement obligations under Title VI and
NEPA, and will improve how we serve the public. Please place the completed form in the designated box on the
sign-in table, hand it to an NCDOT official or mail it to the PDEA-Human Environment Section, 1598 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1598.
All forms will remain on file at the NCDOT as part of the public record.

Zip Code: _____________________
Street Name:
(i.e. Main Street)
Gender: Male Female
Age:
Less than 18 45-64
18-29 65 and older
30-44
Total Household Income:
Less than $12,000 $47,000 – $69,999
$12,000 – $19,999 $70,000 – $93,999
$20,000 – $30,999 $94,000 – $117,999
$31,000 – $46,999 $118,000 or greater
Have a Disability: Yes No
Race/Ethnicity:
White
Black/African American
Asian
American Indian/Alaskan Native
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Hispanic/Latino
Other (please specify): _______________________
National Origin: (if born outside the U.S.)
Mexican
Central American: ____________________
South American: _____________________
Puerto Rican
Chinese
Vietnamese
Korean
Other (please specify): __________________

How did you hear about this meeting? (newspaper advertisement, flyer, and/or mailing) _______________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
For more information regarding Title VI or this request, please contact the NCDOT Title VI Section at
[phone] or toll free at 1-800-522-0453, or by email at [e-mail].
Thank you for your participation!

COMMENT SHEET

Charlotte Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility Project

Design Public Hearing

TIP Project No. P-2918F Mecklenburg County

NAME:

ADDRESS:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

COMMENTS AND/OR QUESTIONS:

Comments may be mailed by December 27, 2013 to:
Ms. Diane Wilson, Sr. Public Involvement Officer
NCDOT - Human Environment Section
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1598
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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APPENDIX D

Agency & Public Comments and Responses

Summary of Public and Agency Comments and Reponses
Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility Project (TIP Project No. P-2918F)

Date of Summary: January 8, 2014

Date of Design
Public Hearing: December 12, 2013

Introduction

As required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the North Carolina Department of
Transportation (NCDOT) Rail Division completed a formal agency and public comment period
after publishing the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Locomotive and Railcar
Maintenance Facility (NCDOT Project No. P-2918F). NCDOT and the Federal Railroad
Administration (FRA) approved the EA on September 30, 2013. Copies of the EA were
distributed to various federal, state and local government agencies for their review and
comment.

NCDOT held a design public hearing on December 12, 2013 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Calvary
United Methodist Church Social Hall, 512 West Boulevard in Charlotte. The hearing was
advertised using a public notice mailed to 336 addresses on November 18, 2013 using a list of
addresses in the Project study area. 29 attendees signed in at the hearing, in addition to 4
NCDOT staff members.

Design Public Hearing Comments

The following are written comments received from the public during the public comment period,
along with responses from NCDOT.

1. Lance Reagan (3303 Old Chapel Lane, Charlotte): Comment: "I support the facility
where it is proposed. My only addition to the discussion is: while I desire to keep
Summit Ave. open, if closing the grade crossing is necessary to stop the horn sounding
of passing trains, then so be it."

RESPONSE: In 2011, the NCDOT and City of Charlotte completed a study of the
railroad/roadway at-grade crossings in west Charlotte, known as the West Charlotte
Traffic Separation Study (TSS), TIP Project No. P-3309K. The TSS included an
evaluation of the West Summit Avenue at-grade crossing, and recommended keeping
the West Summit Avenue crossings open, with a further evaluation of the crossing once
the full f acility is constructed.

2. Gw en Cook, Planner, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation (5341 Brookshire
Boulevard, Charlotte): Comment: "Consider the noise reduction that might be achieved
by semi-enclosure of ends of wash station - like plastic strips - or berm/wall combination.

We encourage White Consolidated Industries to dedicate the remaining woods to the
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County to preserve the buffer of woods adjacent to the train wash area. Can this be a
condition of the railroad purchase of the ROW? Of course it can."

RESPONSE: NCDOT anticipates that the noise generated by the wash facility will be at
lower levels than the locomotives and other maintenance facility noise in the area. The
noise analysis determined that the Project will only create a 1 dB increase over existing
noise levels. A 1 dB change in sound level is not perceived by humans.

Regarding the additional property owned by White Consolidated Industries, NCDOT has
previously encouraged Mecklenburg County and While Consolidated Industries to
discuss a possible agreement for the County to acquire the remaining property.
Because this Project will use American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds,
NCDOT must follow Federal law for Project property acquisition (Uniform Act) and FRA
guidelines for ARRA funds, which require NCDOT to only acquire the property
necessary to construct the Project.

3. Jessica Barnwell (531 Spruce Street, Charlotte): Comment: "I visited the facility in
Raleigh. I seem to recall being told about the waste from the toilets on the trains being
stored underground. What is the case with this new facility in Charlotte?"

RESPONSE: There is no storage of waste from the toilets on the trains at the facility in
Raleigh. Rather, the waste from the toilets is drained into the city's sanitary sewer
system while at the facility. The proposed facility in Charlotte will have a similar waste
disposal system as used in Raleigh.

4. Darius Johnson (1536 Merriman Avenue, Charlotte): Comment: "My name is Darius
Johnson. I live in the Wilmore community were the planned Railcar Facility is planned to
be constructed. My property is right against the facility, literally in my backyard. With
two small kids 2 and 5 I have a lot of concerns when it comes to safety, pollution and the
quality of life that we are providing not just for my kids but the kids in our community. I
have attached my comments as well as a proposed idea that the community is
comfortable with. I have also typed my comments below for clarity.

I hope that these concerns can be used to make this project a better one and maybe
even save the quality of life I hope to raise my kids in.

Thank you,
Darius Johnson

1. Add 10 foot tall sound wall along the edge of the project 50 feet behind rear property
line of houses that back up to the project.

2. Line the sound wall with very tall evergreen trees.

3. Work with city to include the sound wall and tree buffer to phase one of the railcar
maintenance f acility project.

4. Work with city to include the Park on the corner of Summit Ave. and Merriman Ave.
(Dog park, Basket ball and Tennis court).
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5. Improve Design of facility to be more architecturally significant."
[Additional Comment Sheet attached, with the follow comments:]
"1. Add a 10 foot sound wall (brick masonry) fifty feet from houses near property line.

2. Line the sound wall with large trees (evergreen). Refer to attached doc. from the City
[attached was PowerPoint slide showing additional trees/vegetation buffers between
the proposed facility and adjacent properties].

3. Work with City to include sound wall (brick 10') and 50' tree buffer to Phase one of
project.

4. Work with City on include park (dog park, basketball court) - see attached doc from
City (corner of Summit Ave. and Merriman).

5. Review design of facility to be more architecturally friendly to community.

6. Try to use maintenance facility as learning facility for local schools.

7. Review reducing the size and amount of retention pond/sand filter."

RESPONSE: As noted in Section 3.5 of the EA, where feasible, NCDOT will follow City
of Charlotte requirements for berms, landscaping, and setback requirements to minimize
the visual impacts to the surrounding neighborhood, in both phases of the Project.

Regarding the park concept at the corner of West Summit Avenue and Merriman
Avenue, NCDOT will only acquire the right-of-way necessary to construct the Project.
NCDOT has previously encouraged Mecklenburg County and While Consolidated
Industries to discuss a possible agreement for the County to acquire the remaining
property. Because this Project will use American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
(ARRA) funds, NCDOT must follow Federal law for project property acquisition (Uniform
Act) and FRA guidelines, which would require NCDOT to only acquire the property
necessary to construct the Project.

Regarding the facility design, NCDOT has modified the building orientation and design
based upon public f eedback received from previous public meetings. NCDOT will strive
to make sure that the facility is compatible with the surrounding area. NCDOT will
construct the minimum sized retention pond and filter area necessary to accommodate
the needs of the facility and meet the local ordinance requirements.

Finally, safety and security requirements will not allow for the facility to be used as a
learning facility with local schools. However, NCDOT is open to having limited tours of
the facility for school or other community groups.

Agency Comments

The following is a summary of written comments received from agencies, along with NCDOT's
response.
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NC Wildlife Resources Commission - Western NCDOT Permit Coordinator

1. Encourages that NCDOT and the City of Charlotte minimize impervious coverage for this
project and maximize stormwater treatment. (November 20, 2013)

RESPONSE: NCDOT will follow Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the Project.
Minimizing impervious coverage and maximizing stormwater treatment is one of
NCDOT's design goals for the Project.

NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Mooresville Regional Office

1. The following permits will be required: sedimentation and erosion control; 401 Water
Quality Certification; Abandonment of any wells; and Notification if Underground Storage
Tanks are discovered during excavation. (November 22, 2013)

2. May need a non-discharge recycle permit, depending on the details of how the wash
facility is constructed, it could be considered deemed permitted. (November 22, 2013)

RESPONSE: NCDOT will acquire the necessary permits for the Project.

NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Division of Waste Management

1. The Mooresville Regional Office (MRO) UST Section recommends removal of any
abandoned or out-of-use petroleum USTs or petroleum above ground storage tanks
(ASTs) within the project area. The UST Section should be contacted regarding use of
any proposed or on-site USTs or ASTs. (November 8, 2013)

2. Any petroleum spills must be contained and the area of impact must be properly
restored. Petroleum spills of significant quantity must be reported to the North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Division of Waste Management
Underground Storage Tank Section in the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699.
(November 8, 2013)

3. Any soils excavated during demolition or construction that show evidence of petroleum
contamination, such as stained soil, odors, or free product must be reported immediately
to the local Fire Marshall to determine whether explosion or inhalation hazards exist.
Also, notif y the UST Section of the Mooresville Regional Office at 704-663-1699.
Petroleum contaminated soils must be handled in accordance with all applicable
regulations. (November 8, 2013)

RESPONSE: NCDOT will follow Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the Project.
NCDOT also has had the NCDOT Right-of-Way Unit complete a screening of each
property to be acquired to determine possible USTs and ASTs, or other environmental
contaminants. Copies of these screening reports are attached to this comment and
responses summary.

NC Department of Cultural Resources - State Historic Preservation Office
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1. The EA adequately addresses our concerns and we concur that the project, as proposed,
will have no adverse effect on historic resources. (November 4, 2013)

2. The Wilmore Historic District was designated a local historic district by the Charlotte
Historic Districts Commission, not the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks
Commission. The Green Sheet, and elsewhere throughout the EA as necessary, should
be revised accordingly to show this. (November 4, 2013)

RESPONSE: Noted. The Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) document will note
changes to the EA text to clarify that the Wilmore Historic District was designated a local
historic district by the Charlotte Historic Districts Commission.

US Army Corps of Engineers - Asheville Regulatory Office

1. The Corps needs to verify the jurisdictional status of the feature labeled as a "ephemeral
railroad drainage ditch" which is proposed to be impacted by the project. If the feature is
determined to be jurisdictional, then a Section 404 permit will be required to impact this
feature. (December 11, 2013)

RESPONSE: NCDOT will acquire the required Section 404 permit if the ephemeral
railroad drainage ditch is determined to be jurisdictional.

City of Charlotte - Charlotte Department of Transportation

1. The LRMF would be located in an industrial area of Charlotte that nonetheless is within a
quarter-mile of the Wilmore neighborhood. The noise analysis states that the increase in
noise volume due to the LRMF will only be 1-2 dBA, described as a "minor impact" in the
EA. However, the noise analysis and the qualitative "minor impact" seemingly fail to
account for the number and frequency of times that train will sound their horns. Trains
entering or exiting the LRMF will have to blow their horns as they cross W. Summit
Avenue on one of the four proposed tracks, something which they do not need to do in
the current Charlotte Yard location. We believe that these increases in frequency will
constitute noise impacts in and of themselves, above and beyond the simple volume of
each. Therefore, we believe that the new crossing should be established as a Quiet
Zone in order to minimize or mitigate these impacts. (November 27, 2013)

RESPONSE: By regulations, NCDOT cannot apply nor approve the establishment of a
quiet zone. Therefore, the City of Charlotte must request the establishment of a quiet
zone from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). More information on quiet zones
can be found at http://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0104

The noise analysis did account for the Locomotive and Railcar Maintenance Facility
(LRMF) operation as well as the Amtrak passenger train operations. The noise modeling
analysis included the train locomotive, passenger rail cars, train horn and crossing signal
bells. The noise analysis was based on the following assumptions:
• Number of Train Locomotive: 1
• Number of Passenger Cars: 7
• Speed of Train and Cars: 5 mph
• Number of Trains during Daytime: 9 trains (between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.)
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• Number of Trains during Nighttime: 3 trains (between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.)
• Due to LRMF operations and the proximity to Summit Avenue, it was
assumed that each train will cross the Summit Avenue grade crossings 4
times and activate the train horn each time
• Number of Train horn blows during Daytime: 36 times (between 7 a.m. and
10 p.m.)
• Number of Train horn blows during Nighttime: 14 times (between 10 p.m. and
7 a.m.)

The noise analysis was conducted based on the FTA Transit Noise and Vibration
Impact Assessment guidance which is more restrictive than the FRA CREATE
guidance and resulted in two receptors (M-23 and M-24) having a moderate impact (as
shown in Table 5 in the noise report), with the combined sound level of 73 dBA only 1 dB
increase over existing noise levels. A 1 dB change in sound level is not perceived by
humans.

If the noise analysis had been based on the FRA CREATE Freight Noise and
Vibration Model user guide, according to the regulation, the focus will be on the
“increase over existing” sound levels. For this Project, the “increase over existing” is 1
dB f or both sites M-23 and M-24. According to FRA CREATE noise guidelines (CREATE
manual, Table 4-6), this level of “increase over existing” results in there being no noise
impact for the Project.

2. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requires that train horns have a volume of 96
to 110 dBA (source: http://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0104).This requirement is different
than the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) 80 dBA guidance shown in Figure 1 of
the noise analysis. Since the FRA and not FTA has jurisdiction for the LRMF project, the
FRA standards should be used (because of the types of trains involved). (November 27,
2013)

RESPONSE: Figure 1, in the noise report, provides an example of typical noise
environment and is not meant to be an indication of train horn noise level. The noise
level associated with the train horns are specific to this train consist and speed, the
noise level is an energy average over 24-hour and does include the noise from the train
horn, as well as, the noise from the locomotive and rail cars. Also, according to the FTA
noise assessment guidance (Chapter 5, Table 5-1, page 5-5), the horn noise level is set
to 110 dBA which is the same level as the FRA train horn reference noise level.

Furthermore, according to FRA noise assessment guidelines: “FTA transit noise and
vibration impact assessment procedures are relied on by FRA in evaluating
improvements to conventional passenger rail lines and stationary rail facilities and for
horn noise assessment.” (http://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0216). Therefore, there is no
substantial difference in using either the FRA or FTA approach when evaluating the
noise resulting from the Amtrak Passenger operations and LRMF.

3. For Table 6 of the noise analysis, our calculations indicate that the LRMF Predicted
Noise level for receptor M-25 should be approximately 64 dBA if the maximum 110 dBA
horn is sounded. Combined with the existing background noise of 72 dBA, the combined
volume should be approximately 73 dBA, over the FTA Severe Impact threshold. The
noise analysis concludes with the recommendation that the train horn not be sounded,
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but the EA does not appear to contain such a commitment. Given that the proposed 4
track crossing of W . Summit Avenue will be less than 500 feet from residences, the
FONSI needs to Include a commitment to install the necessary infrastructure to allow
trains operating on the 4-track crossing to not sound their horns. (November 27, 2013)

RESPONSE: Based on our interpretation of your comment, it appears that CDOT is
incorrectly applying the FRA and FTA noise assessment guidance documents. Table 6,
in the noise report, presents the future sound level for both the LRMF and the Amtrak
passenger trains (train locomotives, rail cars, train horn activation during crossing back
and forth to use the LRMF and the crossing bell signals).

Based on the example provided by CDOT for M-25 calculation, the Project related future
sound level is 64 dBA, the existing sound level is 72 dBA and the combined sound level
is 73 dBA. FRA CREATE noise assessment guidelines states that the “project related
future sound level = 64 dBA” should be compared to the impact threshold criteria as
shown in Table 3-1 in the FTA noise manual. Using Table 3-1 and existing sound level of
72 dBA, the result is a finding of no noise impact if the Project noise level is below 66
dBA. Hence, there is no noise impact for M-25.

In addition, FRA CREATE noise assessment guidelines states that the “total combined
sound level=73 dBA” should be compared to the increase in cumulative noise levels as
shown in Figure 3-2 and Table 3-3 in the FTA noise manual. Using Table 3-3 and Figure
3-2, the increase of existing sound level of 1 dBA (73 – 72=1) is below 2 dBA. Therefore,
there is no impact for M-25.

4. It is unclear from the site plan provided in Appendix B what screening of the facility and
tracks will be provided. Because of the facility's proximity to an historic neighborhood, we
recommend that there be provisions for screening walls, landscaping, etc., well in
excess of the minimums required by City ordinances. (November 27, 2013)

RESPONSE: NCDOT will provide details on visual screening (such as walls, berms
vegetation) during the next phase of design. NCDOT will work with the Charlotte
Historic Districts Commission on developing requirements as part of the Certificate of
Appropriateness (CoA) process, as well as with the City of Charlotte.

5. It is unclear how many total trains per day the LRMF will serve. Table 3 on page 14 lists
a schedule of 8 trains per day, while page 28 says that there will be 12 trains per day.
Also, do those figures include numbers of trains being sent to the LRMF for
maintenance, such as major servicing? If not, please indicate an estimate of those also.
(November 27, 2013)

RESPONSE: The text on page 28 will be revised to state that there will be 6 NCDOT
sponsored trainsets that will use the facility, which operate as 12 total round trip trains.
These 6 trainsets are in addition to the 2 Amtrak Crescent passenger trains that traverse
that crossing today; this is equal to the 8 round trip (16 total) NCDOT/Amtrak passenger
trains that will be served at the facility as stated in Table 3 on page 14. The FONSI
document will note changes to the EA text to clarify this.

Any major maintenance or major servicing of trains will most likely occur after the train
discharges passengers at the Charlotte station and stops at the facility for standard
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ref ueling and servicing. NCDOT does not have other trainsets or "spares" that will travel
to the LRMF at other times. In other words, all NCDOT sponsored passenger trainsets
will be serviced daily at the LRMF in some capacity, so there will be few if any
"deadhead" train trips to the facility.

6. Section 3.3.1 states that there will be "minor" delays to pedestrians, bicyclists, and
transit due to there being two independent rail crossings of W . Summit Avenue.
However, no information is provided in the EA to justify the "minor" determination.
Please provide estimates at buildout of the LRMF of both the expected number of times
the W. Summit Avenue/LRMF crossing will be closed per day, and what the expected
duration of each closure would typically be. (November 27, 2013)

RESPONSE: Each Carolinian train and Piedmont train will cross West Summit Avenue
three times while being serviced at the LRMF maintenance building and the train wash.
As noted in Table 3 of the EA (page 14), there are six NCDOT sponsored trainsets that
will be serviced at the facility, therefore, the crossing will be closed 18 times per day for
these trains. NCDOT estimates that each Piedmont trainset (400 feet long) will create
1.75 minutes of total closure per crossing. Carolinian trainsets (trains #79 and #80 in
Table 3 on page 14 of the EA) are longer, and will create 2.75 minutes of closure per
crossing. This calculation is based upon a yard speed of 5 MPH, with the gates down 30
seconds before and 15 seconds after the train crosses. As noted in Table 3 of the EA,
all NCDOT sponsored trains will enter the facility between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11
p.m., and thus a majority of the crossing activity will be during this time period. It should
be noted that the Crescent trains (#19 and #20) will only enter the facility for refueling,
and will not cross West Summit Avenue multiple times. The Crescent will enter the
facility sometime between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m., and will block the crossing approximately 3
minutes.

7. Please explain why the study area for the project is limited to only those parcels that
NCDOT has acquired or will acquire. Given the previous comments about noise and
aesthetics, we expect that impacts from the project will be felt well outside the study
area. (November 27, 2013)

RESPONSE: The Project study area delineates the limits of where improvements will be
made, not the limits of potential impacts. The study area established for this Project is
similar to other rail project NEPA studies completed by NCDOT. The EA did investigate
noise, vibration, transportation, air quality, and community impacts that extend beyond
the immediate Project area boundary.

8. Section 3.3 does not make it clear if some or all of the Demographic Analysis Area
meets environmental justice (EJ) criteria. Socioeconomic data presented show that the
area is predominantly minority and poorer than Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, or the
state as a whole; while the language used in Section 3.3 seems to imply that EJ criteria
are met. The EA needs to clearly state if EJ criteria have been met. If they have, it is
even more important that the noise and aesthetic impacts listed above be mitigated so
as not to degrade the quality of life for affected residents. (November 27, 2013)

RESPONSE: As shown in the tables included in Section 3.3.3 of the Environmental
Assessment document, the neighborhoods adjacent to the Project area do have a higher
than average percentage of minority and low-income populations when compared to the
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averages for the State of North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, and the City of Charlotte.
However, all of the properties impacted by the Build Alternative are commercial. No
residential homes, community housing projects, or community centers will be directly
impacted by the Build Alternative. In addition, the Build Alternative will not result in the
disruption or segmentation of existing communities. Therefore, the Build Alternative will
not have a disproportionately high or adverse effect on minority and/or low-income
populations. Thus, the mandates set forth in Executive Order 12898 (Federal Actions to
Address Environmental Justice in Minority and Low-Income Populations) have been
satisfied.

9. Please explain what coordination, if any, was done with the Wilmore Historic District
during the 2002 Feasibility Study. (November 27, 2013)

RESPONSE: NCDOT did not meet with the Wilmore Historic District in 2002, although
the plan was placed on the NCDOT website (and linked on the CATS website) and was
available f or public review. The 2002 Feasibility Study was not a NEPA study and did
not investigate impacts under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Moreover, the proposed facility in the 2002 Feasibility Study was smaller in scale and did
not border the Wilmore Local Historic District, and therefore no coordination would have
been expected. Any Section 106 coordination would have been done with the Charlotte
Historic Districts Commission, not with the historic neighborhood. Furthermore, the
Wilmore Local Historic District was established in 2006, four years after the completion
of the 2002 Feasibility Study.

10. The track circuits of both the Norfolk-Southern Mainline (NS) and the proposed LRMF
crossings of W. Summit Avenue should be designed to prevent motor vehicles from
being trapped between the two crossings with the gates down on both. Suggestions
include an interlock such that a train on the mainline preempts the LRMF signaling (i.e.,
a train on the LRMF tracks sees a red signal) and vice-versa, and in-pavement vehicle
detection to delay gates from coming down on the vehicle departure q uadrant.
(November 27, 2013)

RESPONSE: NCDOT will consider the City's recommended safety measures during
future design phases. However, NS would not allow a stop signal on the NS mainline
prior to the West Summit Avenue crossing. Signage will instruct drivers to not stop on
the tracks. Vehicles stopped between both crossings when the gates are activated will
need to wait until the crossing is clear to proceed, which on average should be
approximately one or two minutes.

11. Section 3.3.1 states that, "Other streets in the area will provide alternative routes for
traffic when the crossing gates are down." W. Summit Avenue is the only crossing of the
NS Mainline in the area: with the nearest non-freeway crossings a half-mile away to the
north (Morehead St.) and over a mile away to the west (Remount Rd.). Please identify
what the reasonable detour route(s) would be when the LRMF crossing is closed and
how drivers will know to take that alternative route prior to turning on to W. Summit
Avenue. (November 27, 2013)

RESPONSE: NCDOT believes that the Morehead Street and Remount Road are viable
alternatives for drivers. The West Summit Avenue crossing gates will be activated and
stop traffic for approximately 1.75 to 2.75 minutes each time approximately 18 to 20
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times per day for passenger rail servicing. As with all other at-grade crossings in
Charlotte, traffic can wait until the crossing is cleared, or find an alternate route. Future
traffic can use the same alternate routes that are used currently when stopped or
delayed at the current crossing at West Summit Avenue.

12. As part of the construction of the LRMF crossing of W. Summit Avenue, please provide
sidewalks across the 4 tracks in order to maintain pedestrian connectivity. The crossing
also needs to accommodate bicycles. (November 27, 2013)

RESPONSE: NCDOT will include a wider asphalt shoulder with appropriate striping at
the crossing, which is similar to the construction seen on other recent crossing
improvements in Charlotte. This design is due to the lateral movement of the tracks
which can cause damage to concrete sidewalk when installed too close to the track.
NCDOT will work with the City on an appropriate pavement marking plan.

13. All streets affected by this project are City-maintained. The City's street standards call for
a minimum 8-foot planting strip. This dimension needs to be provided wherever possible
instead of the 4-foot planting strips shown on the site plans in Appendix B. Should
constraints prevent there from being an 8-foot planting strip, NCDOT staff needs to work
with City of Charlotte staff to determine an acceptable alternate. (November 27, 2013)

RESPONSE: NCDOT will work with the City on the crossing plan during the next phase
of design, and will include an 8-foot planting strip where appropriate or will work with the
City on an alternative design. The Project will not include a planting strip in the
immediate area of the crossing due to maintenance issues with vegetation within the
railroad right-of-way.

14. It is hard to differentiate the land uses used in Figures 5 and 6 of Appendix A. Many
similar shades of red, green, and blue were used making it is hard to tell one land use or
zoning category from another (such as the shades of red used to show Park/Open
Space, Industrial, and Single-Family Residential in Figure 5). (November 27, 2013)

RESPONSE: Revised Project maps will be included in the FONSI document.

15. The Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, and MEDIC
should be contacted in order to determine the impacts to each department's response
times in the area that a new crossing will create. (November 27, 2013)

RESPONSE: NCDOT has requested from CDOT information regarding potential impacts
to their response times. NCDOT's understanding is that the City of Charlotte distributed
the EA document to the various City departments for review and comment. Moreover,
the EA document is available for review online.

16. According to City of Charlotte Stormwater Services, construction of the LRMF may be
subject to the City's Post-Construction Controls Ordinance. (November 27, 2013)

RESPONSE: Noted.

17. W hat provisions will be made on the LRMF complex to contain fuel spills from the fuel
pad or on-site fuel storage tank? (November 27, 2013)
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RESPONSE: The design will be similar to that at NCDOT's Capital Yard facility in
Raleigh and will follow National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and
standards. For example, the facility will include a double-walled fuel tank with sensors to
indicate if there is a fuel breach in between the walls. The refueling facility will include
an emergency shutoff system, and NCDOT-contract staff members are required to follow
strict controls during refueling in an effort to prevent a fuel spill.

18. Please explain what specific measures required by DENR for locomotive maintenance
facilities and wash areas will be used at the LRMF to protect water quality and/or treat
runoff and effluent from the site. (November 27, 2013)

RESPONSE: According to comments received on November 26, 2013 from DENR via
the State Clearinghouse, the Project will require the following permits:

• Wastewater/sewer construction
• Sedimentation and erosion control
• 401 Water Quality Certification
• Abandonment of any wells
• Notification if Underground Storage Tanks are discovered during excavation
• Possible non-discharge recycle permit (depending on how wash facility is
constructed)

19. Environmental protection during construction is not specifically detailed in the EA section
3.4 "Construction Impacts." The last sentence in section 3.4.4 is vague; and
environmental concerns should be listed, such as noise abatement, dust control, runoff
containment, and sediment control. (November 27, 2013)

RESPONSE: The level of detail on construction impacts in this EA is appropriate and
standard for the NEPA process. Possible construction activity impacts to public health
were also included in Section 3.7 of the EA. More detailed information on the proposed
construction practices will be developed during the permitting process. NCDOT will
follow Best Management Practices (BMPs) for construction impacts, and will obtain the
necessary permits as noted in the question and response above. The city can inform
NCDOT of specific construction impacts that should be considered, and NCDOT will
investigate and determine if other considerations should be noted in the construction bid
documents.

Attachment: NCDOT Right-of-W ay Branch property screening reports