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Home My WebLink About20001195 Ver 15_More Info Received_20141117Wren US De artmont FAA Southern Reional Office of TronP ortation P O Boy 30636 g Federal Aviation Atlanta GA 30330 Administration Novembet 12. 2014 M-N, 7 N Tr ls Crystal C Amschler, Project Manager ve T, Asheville Regulatory Field Office US Army Corps of Ell"Ineers NOV .l 7 20141 151 Patton Avenue. Room 208 Asheville NC 28801 Re. FAA CLT Airport 1-taffic Control ToN1ei (ATCT) Project Action ID SA\ 201 f -005;5 Dear Nis Antsehlei In response to your request for more project infoimation dated September 16. 2014, we have provided responses and attachments for )our review and consideration I have noted below in summaiN what we have attached in response to each of your two questions We also pro rded revised delineation and impact maps pei out joint field review held on site October 7. 3014 FAA XNould Irhe to formallk request that the typical coinpensatory mitigation be \\aived for the project impacts to the subject intermittent stream This stream originates fiom stormwatei runoff and drains a small watershed atea (approx 14 acres) Fhe groundwater connection to the steambed is primarily a result of bank erosion and channel incision I he stream substrate contains mostly an ai-giegation of silt and sand. and has a low habitat coniplexit\ The stream scoied a 56 on the USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheet In response to Hour request for names and addresses adjacent to the project, we have attached mailing labels for all non- auport/governnnent related properties sin rounding Charlotte - Douglas international Airport The original property owner data file and /or the electronic document with foinnatted labels can be piovided at vour Icquest In response to your request for further project descttption and purpose /need, eve have provided a more detailed project histoi% and purpose /need statement As such. FAA requests that this project be considered as a stand- alone project independent of other Airport permits of activities \&e have attached the pertinent pic�ious studies in support ofthis project These dOCLI111ent,, include Approved Siting Report. Approved Envnonmcntal Due Diligence Audit (EDDA). and Approved Envitonnnentai Assessment (FA) Il there are am Iurthcl questions. or if more e\planation of the project is requn,d please don t hesitate to contact me at 404-389-866S Srnr.erely. C ourtnc� j Nolan. P E Terminal Engmcenng Center S;,tems Lil-ineei A.IW -2L- I ID Cc Mile Stiefeinnan. URS Attachments Marling Labels. Piqject Description Siting Report EDDA EA Pioject Maps zn Project Description Proposed Charlotte - Douglas International Airport Airport Traffic Control Tower /Terminal Radar Approach Control Facility Charlotte, Mecklenberg County, North Carolina October 10, 2014 INTRODUCTION The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to construct a new Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Ternunal Radar Approach Control ( TRACON) base building at the Charlotte- Douglas International Airport (CLT) located in Charlotte, Mecklenberg County, North Carolina. The new FAA owned and operated facility will replace the existing ATCT and TRACON which were commissioned in 1977 and 1979 respectively by the FAA. The proposed ATCT/TRACON site is located on the south side of Hangar Road, west of Yorkmont Road. The FAA ATCT/TRACON project is independent of other projects at the CLT Airport The existing tower cab is approximately 575 square feet (sf) with a floor height of 150 feet (ft) above ground level (AGL) The existing TRACON / base building is approximately 21,000 sf. Additional air traffic controller positions were added in 2010 which included one to the ATCT and three to the Terminal Radar Approach Control ( TRACON). In addition to supporting CLT, the TRACON also provides service to Concord Regional Airport (JQF) and Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) ATCTs. JQF is the 5th busiest airport in North Carolina, which services a large number of NASCAR teams. In Fiscal Year 2011 the Secretary of Department of Transportation (DOT) made a commitment to the airport sponsor that the FAA will support the replacement of the existing facility PROJECT NEED The existing ATCT cab is inadequate for current operations and necessary equipment upgrades. The new ATCT will be designed as an Mayor Activity Level ATCT to enhance safety and efficiency by providing adequate depth perception, line of sight, and visibility of all movement and non - movement areas at the airport. The new ATCT cab will be approximately 850 sf in size with a floor height of 335 ft AGL and provide the following essential improvements: • improve visibility of airport surface, • eliminate tower cab overcrowding of current operational equipment and positions; • increase base building size for operational and administrative requirements; and • provide adequate parking for all stationed staff and to accommodate shift changes, and visitor parking. The existing TRACON/base building is overcrowded for the existing staff The overcrowding extends to the available parking and during training days there are significantly Proposed CLT ATCT/TRACON Facility 1 more vehicles than parking spaces available. The new TRACON base building will house the TRACON, maintenance and facility equipment, and the Air Traffic Management District Office Additionally, the base building will house three System Support Centers (SSC), and their respective personnel, these functions need to be co- located for logistics purposes, including operations and training. The new TRACON base building will be approximately 42,000 gross sf. PROJECT LOCATION t The proposed ATCT and TRACON/base building site is located approximately 1,000 ft west of Yorkmont Road on the south side of Hangar Road. The project site encompasses approximately 10 acres, and is located in Charlotte, Mecklenberg County, North Carolina. The proposed new ATCT site coordinates are• E • Latitude 35'12'14.28"N • Longitude: 80° 56' 35.76 "W PROJECT DESCRIPTION The CLT ATCT/TRACON replacement project includes Next Generation (NextGen) technology that enables safe and efficient airport operations The proposed FAA owned and operated facility will include a lease area of approximately 10 acres The primary features of the new ATCT will include• • the new ATCT • a new TRACON base building • 239 parking spaces (7 handicap spaces) and 6 motorcycle • perimeter security fence • security guard booth • access roads to accommodate tractor trailers and emergency vehicles (e g , fire trucks) access to all sides of the building • dual emergency generators and ummnterruptmble power supply system • exterior fuel tank Additional description of the proposed ATCT/TRACON and associated features are provided in the following paragraphs. • Proposed site work includes fill placement and construction of a new one -story TRACON/base building and ATCT • The ATCT will be situated adjacent to the base building and connected via an enclosed building link The tower shaft will be constructed of pre -cast concrete panels forming non - functional shaft supporting a 16 -sided steel cab approximately 850 sf in size. • A total of 239 parking spaces are proposed, along with associated driveways, which are located the minimum distance from the buildings to meet FAA security requirements. Proposed CLT ATCT/TRACON Facility 2 • Concrete walkways will be provided for access to parking areas A paved walking trail for use by the occupants and for security inspections to the fenceline will be installed around the perimeter of the property, inside the fence. ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS OVERVIEW Alternative locations for the new ATCT and alternative designs were considered. To address procedural requirements, the no -build or no action alternative was also considered. The following sections describe these two types of alternatives and provide justification for the selected alternative LOCATION ALTERNATIVES Six sites were evaluated covering each quadrant of the airport and three preferred sites were selected for the Comparative Safety Analysis, which took place during the ATCT siting process at the FAA's Airport Facilities Ternunal Integration Laboratory ( AFTIL). The siting review evaluated a number of factors, including visibility performance requirements, Federal laws, regulations, orders and standards that pertain to the siting of an ATCT, and operational requirements All six sites were initially discussed and evaluated at the AFTIL I site visit, July 19, 2011. During the AFTIL I site evaluation, Sites 3, 4, and 6 were eliminated, and Sites 1, 2, and 2A were determined suitable for a more detailed evaluation Site 3 did not provide a satisfactory view of thresholds 18R and 18L traffic issues. Site 4 required an AGL eye level of 500 ft and was rejected due to excessive height Site 6 had several issues including unsatisfactory view of thresholds 18R and 18L problem areas, the view of Taxiway S was blocked by the fire station, and the height would need to be increased substantially to view operations on Taxiway C. In addition to these pre - identified sites, other sites were also evaluated during the AFTIL 1. Sites 1, 2, and 2A were further evaluated during the AFTIL H study, which occurred January 23 through January 27, 2012. Upon further evaluation, potential wetlands were identified on Site 1. No initial environmental issues were identified on Site 2 and 2A, resulting in Site 2A becoming the prefered site Conceptual plans were drawn for the three selected sites and further analyzed before selecting the preferred site, Site 2A. Site 2 as well as Site 2A are located adjacent to a high- voltage powerline, requiring that the high- voltage powerline be relocated underground. It was determined that moving Site 2A an additional 50 feet to the west would eliminate the necessity for relocating the power line. The new position was designated Site 2B The AFTH, H evaluation included determining requisite eye level elevations in order to meet the visual requirements of FAA Order 6480.4A, as well as determining potential obstructions as defined in Federal Aviation Regulations Part 77. The analysis for each site initially examined the "eye level elevation" required for each location based on the runway visibility without regard to obstructions. Each site was then analyzed for height requirements based on existing obstructions between the proposed ATCT site and movement areas. Ground elevations and building heights were ascertained from the 3D Airport Layout Plan (ALP) provided by AFTIL. Proposed CLT ATCT/TRACON Facility 1 3 Copies of the approved Siting Report, Environmental Due Diligence Audit and Environmental Assessment for the project are are provided in the appendix. Please refer to these document(s) for a thorough assessment of the location alternatives and justification for the selected alternative Proposed CLT ATCT/TRACON Facility 4 Section 5 Final Site Summary - Final Site Recommendation and Approval ATCT Site Recommendation CLT Airport Traffic Control Tower This Agreement is made by and between ATO Terminal Pi ogram Operations, and the Terminal Area Otiice, collectively known as the "Parties " The purpose of this agreement is to address the siting requirements for the new CLT ATCT planned for construction at Charlotte International Atrpott in Charlotte, North Caiolina Section 1. The patties agree that the siting requirements mast be as follows- Article 1. The location of the ATCT, herein alter referred to as Site 42B Latitude N 35° 12' 14 28" (NAD 83) Longitude: W 080'56' 35 76" Article 2• The Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) eye height used at the AFr1L Lab for the purposes of this agreement is 1,038 feet Above Mean Sea LeN el (AMSL) or 340 feet AGL, assuming 698 feet AMSL Site elevation Article 3• The total ATCT height including antennae and all other obstructions will be approximately 1,068 feet AMSL or 370 feet AGL, assuming 30 feet from eye height level to top of structure and 698 feet AMSL Site elevation. Article 4: The parties are i n general concurrence with the assumptions documented in the final Site selection report. Section 2 The Airport Sponsor agrees to notify the assigned Technical Operations Cngtneciing Scrvices (Terminal) project engineer of any proposed, planned, envisioned projects that would be constricted on airport property that could possibly impact the LOS from the recommended ATCT Sites Sccuon 3 This agreement does not constitute a waiver of any right guaranteed bylaw, rule, regulation, or contract on behalf of any party. The undersigned unanimously agree with the choice of Site 42B for the new Airport Traffic Control Tower at the Charlotte International Airport (CLT): Servic Area Directo f Terni nal Operations Date . n�ice ea Dir ctor ofTechnica perations Date Director of Terminal Program Operations Date Charlotte ATCT Siting Report Page 39 MaN 28, 2013 8 I 6 5 his certifies that this copy of this plat accurately depicts the boundary of the jurisdiction of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act as determined by the undersigned on this date. Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, the determination of Section 404jurisdiction may be relied up for a H period of five (5) years from this date. The undersigned completed this determination utilizing the appropriate Regional Supplement to the 1987 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual. Reaulatory Official: Ci USACE Action ID No.: F E D C 6 3! g - -- - - - -- - -� -- 7 1 6 5 SA-1 THRU SA-6 _.. -.. -. STREAM POINTS (EPHEMERAL) SA-6 THRII SA -9 (INTERMITTENTI SA -1 TO S8 -1 TO S8- 4 (EPNEMERALI S8 -4 TO SO -21 • - (INTERMITTENT( SC-1 TO SC-6 " �' ■ • (EPHEMERAL) 1ETLAND '8'- POTENTIAL PFO IIETLAND ■ 0.007 ACRES POINT NAME NORTHING EASTING _ SA -1 534938.042 1419415.8/6 SA -2 534904.5564 1419378.165 SA -3 534878.8886 1419360.113 SA -4 534875.7882 141930129 SA -5 534874.9525 1419283.389 SA -6 1 534812.2152 1419254.061 SA -7 534824.0415 1419196.285 SA-8 534784.0276 1419155.7 SA-9/SB-7 534/10.9692 1419144.756 s8 1 534846.4434 1419340.666 SB -2 534798.1648 1419309.555 SB -3 534762.271/ 1419290.862 SB- 4 /SC -6 534/50.1047 1419258.974 se 5 534764.2906 1419216.184 58 -6 534/12.315/ SB- 7 /SA -9- 534/70.9692 _ _141916_3.481 1419144./56 - SB -8 534158.6098 141912L952 S8 -10 534765.3134 1419038.392 5B -11A 534781.5798 1419011.606 SB 12 534776.6524 1418989.843 5643 534755.4658 1418%3.305 SB 14 534750.7096 1418960.845 SB -15 534739.9022 141892L256 SB -16 SB -17 53487.9213 534/09.0/18 1418903.711 1418845.628 58 -18 5347389578 1418816.223 56.19 534734.6966 1418793.208 SS -20 534714.921 1418/S/.482 SB 21 53413L9984 1418122.406 SC -1 534604.1508 534609.1508 SC 2 534645.4489 1419398.241 SC -3 534669.9665 1419370.28 SC -4 534679.2793 1419331.945 SC -5 534703.7756 1419291.644 SC 6/S3 4 534750.1047 1419258.974 WETLAND POINTS POINT NAME NORTHING EASTING W5-1 534781.5798 1419011.606 w8 -2 534794.0911 141902&506 WB -3 5348010699 1419039.888 WB -4 534795.1397 1419050,28 WB -5 534786.0132 1419042524 EXISTING OVERNEAO POKER LINES AND EASEMENT GI F E DI C SCALES SHOWN FOR 22- X 34- SHEET. 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