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NCDOT NEPA/SEPA Consultation Form
NCDOT STIP Project No.
WBS Element
U-5839
50230.1.1
Federal Aid Project No. none
A. Project Description, Location and Purpose:
U-5839 - PE - US 276 (RUSS AVENUE)
FROM US 23/74 TO US 23 BUSINESS (MAIN STREET). UPGRADE CORRIDOR
B. Consultation Phase: (Check one)
❑X Right -of -Way (in progress)
C. NEPA/SEPA Class of Action: (Check one)
0 MCDC 2/7/2019
D. Changes in Proposed Action & Environmental Consequences:
The following changes to the project or updates to the environmental consequences have occurred
since completion of the MCDC: mast arms locations were added in the historic district and were
coordinated with the NCDOT architectural history staff, (2) hydraulic and roadway designs resulted
in minor changes in the project area that have been coordinated with NCDOT HEU archaeology
staff who indicated that the changes were not significant and that the "no survey report" did not
need revision, and (3) Geo-environmental has reviewed the 75% plans and made right-of-way
recommendations, though the final report is still pending. NEXT STEPS FOR ADDITIONAL
CONSULTATIONS! There may be additional changes to the project area that exceed the
project APE and that may need to be presented again to NCDOT HEU staff. Final
archaeology reports may need to be circulated to the federally recognized tribes as directed
by the Corps of Engineers. Guidance has been requested from the Corps, the lead federal
agency.
E. Conclusion:
The above NEPA/SEPA documentation has been reevaluated (as required by either 23
CFR 771 or by NC General Statute Chapter 113A Article 1). The current proposed action
is essentially the same as the original proposed action. Proposed changes, if any, are
noted below. It has been determined that anticipated social, economic, and environmental
impacts were accurately described in the above referenced document(s) unless noted
otherwise herein. Therefore, the original Administration Action remains valid.
F. FHWA Appendix C Criteria:
If any of questions 1-7 below are marked "yes" then please review NCDOT and/or FHWA
Yes
No
procedures prior to approval.
1
Does the project require formal consultation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS) or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)?
Updated 4/25/17

2
Does the project result in impacts subject to the conditions of the Bald and
❑
Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGPA)?
3
Does the project generate substantial controversy or public opposition, for any
❑
reason, following appropriate public involvement?
4
Does the project cause disproportionately high and adverse impacts relative to
❑
low-income and/or minority populations?
5
Does the project involve a residential or commercial displacement, or a
❑X
❑
substantial amount of right of way acquisition?
6
Does the project require an Individual Section 4(f) approval?
❑
❑X
Does the project include adverse effects that cannot be resolved with a
7
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) under Section 106 of the National Historic
❑
Preservation Act (NHPA) or have an adverse effect on a National Historic
Landmark (NHL)?
Updated 4/25/17

G. Coordination
NCDOT personnel have discussed the current project parameters with qualified NCDOT
representatives. The Project Manager (Jeanette White) hereby verifies the involvement of
the following staff and the incorporation of their technical input:
Design Engineer:
Date(s)
FHWA Engineer:
Date(s)
Architectural Historian, Mary Pope Furr
NCDOT
5/21/2019
Geo-environmental Dennis Li, PE
2/21/2020
Environmental Specialist: Damon Jones, HEU
11/22/2019
H. Consultation Approval for NCDOT Protect U-5839 (State Funded)
Prepared By: DocuSigned by:
2/23/2020 �..,..,�
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Date Dave McHenry
NCDOT Division 14 DEO
Reviewed By: DocuSigned by:
3/5/2020 F_.,4. a-r,
Date Jeanette -White, GE
Senior Project Engineer NCDOT Division 14
In adherence with 23 CFR 771 (NEPA) or NC General
❑X Approved Statute Chapter 113A Article 1 (SEPA), NCDOT approves
this Consultation.
or
❑ Certified If any of the threshold questions (1 through 7) of Section F
are answered "yes," NCDOT certifies this Consultation.
DocuSigned by:
3/5/2020 5i 4.0,
Date Wanda H. Austin, PE, CPM, Project Development Engineer
Brian Burch, PE, Division Engineer
Division of Highways - Division 14
North Carolina Department of Transportation
FHWA Approved: FHWA signature required for Projects where an additional threshold
has been exceeded or for any Type III CE, FONSI or ROD.
n/a
Date George Hoops, PE
Planning and Program Development Manager
Federal Highway Administration — NC Division
3 Updated 4/25/17

I. Project Commitments
PROJECT COMMITMENTS:
Haywood County
U.S. 276 (Russ Avenue/Walnut Street) Improvements
From U.S. 23/74 (Great Smoky Mountains Expressway)
To N. Main Street (U.S. 23 Business)
W.B.S. No. 50230.1.1
T.I.P. No. U-5839
All Design Groups/Division Construction — NCWRC Trout Stream
NCWRC has identified Richland Creek on the upstream side of the US 276 (Russ Avenue) project corridor as public
mountain trout waters. Therefore, a moratorium on all in -water work and land disturbance in the trout buffer Wi44
may be in place from October 15 to April 15 of any given year. NCDOT will implement Guidelines for Construction
of Highway Improvements Adiacent to or Crossing Trout Waters in North Carolina in the design and construction
of this project.
Division Construction — Cultural Resources
A National Register Listed Historic District (HW0181) boundary spans a considerable portion of the U-5839
project corridor and study area and two locally -designated landmarks (HW0114 and HW 0133) are located
adjacent to the corridor. Coordination with the Town of Waynesville, utility providers, local historic preservation
commission, and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has led to a final project design that is approved by
the town, utility providers and local historic commission (resolution included in Appendix). The Historic
Architecture and Landscapes Determination of Effects (included in Appendix) is dependent on the following
commitments:
- All sidewalk that is improved/replaced in the Historic District will retain granite curb.
- Existing overhead utilities will be relocated underground and aboveground poles removed, with service
connections relocated to rear side of structures. One small aboveground utility cabinet will be located at
HW0133.
- Decorative street lighting will be provided by the Town of Waynesville.
- Existing on -street parking along west side of Walnut Street will be retained.
- A Permanent Utility Easement (PUE) will be located on the currently vacant lot in the northeast quadrant
of the Walnut and Boundary Street intersection.
Division Construction — Endangered Bats
Due to the possibility of Gray bats at the Richland Creek bridge site, the following conservation measures will be
taken:
- Complete all bridge demolition in the winter (between August 15 and May 15), noting demolition of the
existing structure will be staged for the purpose on on -site traffic maintenance.
- Install curtains or other barriers to deter bat roosting on the remaining un-demolished bridge portion. The
curtains will remain in place until the demolition of the remaining portion of the bridge can begin. The
next bridge section will be surveyed immediately before demolition to confirm an absence of bats. The
new bridge will be a concrete deck and girder structure (same as existing).
- Install a bat box on the underside of the new bridge to accommodate any bats that may choose to roost
on the new structure in the future.

Due to the possibility of Indiana bats at the Richland Creek bridge site, the following conservation measures will
be taken:
- Any required tree clearing will occur strictly between October 15 and April 15
GeoEnvironmental Section — Impacts to Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)
centamanataen will be peFfeFFnedpFieFteright ef way puFehase. Right-of-way recommendations have been
received. Impacts to contaminated sites are not anticipated, but contract provisions will be included in the
contract for incidental contaminated soil remediation on the project.
Hydraulic Units — Floodplain Mapping Program Coordination
The Hydraulics Unit will coordinate with the NC Floodplain Mapping Program (FMP), to determine the status of
the project with regard to applicability of NCDOT'S Memorandum of Agreement with FMP (dated April 22, 2013,
modified February 5, 2015), or approval of a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) and subsequent final
Letter of Map Revision (LOMR).
Roadway Design/Program Development Branch — Sidewalks
Sidewalks are included on both sides for the entire length of the project. The Town of Waynesville will be
responsible for the maintenance and liability of the proposed sidewalks as well as sharing in the cost of
construction according to NCDOT requirements for a municipality with a population less than 10,000 (80%
NCDOT, 20% Local).
Roadway Design — Greenway Accommodations
The preferred alignment for the future Richland Creek Greenway intersects the project corridor at the Richland
Creek Bridge. An at -grade crossing will be provided for the future trail via crosswalk located at the existing
signalized intersection on the southern Richland Creek Bridge approach, as depicted on Environmental Features
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DESCRIPTION
50230.1.1
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50230.2.1
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LOCATION: RUSS AVE - US 276 FROM US 23/74 (GREAT SMOKY
MOUNTAINS EXPLVI') TO US 23 BUS (1V MAIN ST) UPGRADE EXISTING SIGNAL
TYPE OF WORD: GRADING, DRAINAGE, PAVING, SIGNALS,
AND STRUCTURES
75% PLANS
CLEARING ON THIS PROJECT SHALL BE PERFORMED TO THE LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY METHOD II ��
DOCUMENT NOT CONSIDERED FINAL
THIS PROJECT IS WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF WAYNESVILLE. THERE IS NO UNLESS ALL SIGNATURES COMPLETED
CONTROL OF ACCESS ON THIS PROJECT EXCEPT INTERCHANGES & U-TURN BULBS HAVE FULL CONTROL OF ACCESS
GRAPHIC SCALES
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DESIGN DATA
ADT 2021 = 26 650
ADT 2041 = 30,150
K _ 8 %2018
p — 55 %
T = 4 % *
V = 40 MPH
TTST =1% DUAL 3%
F U N C CLASS =
URBAN ARTERIAL
STATEWIDE TIER
PROJECT LENGTH
LENGTH ROADWAY TIP PROJECT U-5839 .................. 1.126 Miles
LENGTH STRUCTURE TIP PROJECT U-5839 ................. 0.067 Miles
TOTAL LENGTH TIP PROJECT U-5839 1.193 Miles
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RIGHT OF WAY DATE:
JUNE 3, 2019
PROJECT ENGINEER
MICHAEL HOLT, PE
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LETTING DATE:
MAY 18, 2021
PROFILE (HORIZONTAL)
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PROFILE (VERTICAL)

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Roy COOPER
GOVERNOR
May 21, 2019
MEMORANDUM
TO: Renee Gledhill -Earley
Environmental Review Coordinator
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
FROM: Mary Pope Furr
Architectural Historian
NCDOT Division of Highways
JAMEs H. TROGDON, III
SECRETARY
SUBJECT: Upgrade US 276 from US 23/74 to US 23 Business in Waynesville,
Haywood County, TIP# U-5839, PA# 16-06-0026
Revised Permanent Utility Easement (PUE) plans for the mast arm for the signal at Russ
Ave. and Walnut St. in the Spread Out Historic District, were reviewed by the North
Carolina State Historic Preservation Office and North Carolina Department of
Transportation Architectural Historians on May 21, 2019. The PUE around the mast arm
does not adverse effect the historic district and has not impacts to the three locally-
landmarked properties within the district. This memorandum serves as documentation
that the changes were reviewed.
CC: Dave McHenry, DEO Division 14
Martha Hodge, CALYX Engineers Consultants
Mailing Address:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PDEA-HUMAN ENVIONMENT SECTION
MAIL SERVICE CENTER 1598
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598
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Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968
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