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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATTON
PAT MCCRORY ANTHONY J. TATA
GOVER�'OR $ECRETARY
TIP Project No. U-2509
US 74 (Independence Boulevard)
From Conference Drive to I-485 (Charlotte Outer Loop) in Mecklenburg County
External Scoping Meeting and Concurrence Point 1 and 2 Meeting
March 19, 2015
30AM-12PM
1 PM — 3 PM
NCDOT Structure Design Conference Room
Raleigh, North Carolina
Wilson Stroud, Project Development Engineer, NCDOT-PDEA Unit
* The purpose of this meeting is twofold: 1) to introduce the US 74 (Independence
Boulevard) project to the regulatory agencies; and 2) to have a discussion on the Purpose
and Need and Study Area for Concurrence Poinc 1, and the Detailed Study Alternatives
Carried Forward for Concurrence Point 2.
AGENDA
• Introductions
• Project Overview
o Project Location and Description
o System of Express Lane Projects
o Project Data Sheet
• Concept Development and Local Officials Coordination
• Potential Stream and Wetland Impacts
• Concurrence Point 1
o Study Area
o Purpose and Need Statement
• Concurrence Point 2— Detailed Study Alternatives Carried Forward Statement
• Discussions
• Next Steps
o Public Involvement
o Proposed Schedule
MAILING ADDRESS: � Te�eaHONe: 919-707-6000
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRPNSPORTATION FAX: [phone]
PROJEGT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIflONMENTAL ANALY515
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENtER WEBSITE NN✓W.NCOOT.ORG/OOH/PflEGONSTRUCT/PE/
Ra�eicn NC 27699-1548
LOCATION:
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1000 BIFCH RIOGE DRIVE
RnLEIGH NC 27610

PAT MCCROY
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DEPAR'I'1VIEN"I' OF TRANSPORTATION
February 27, 2015
Memorandum To: U-2509 Project Team
ANTHONYJ.TATA
SECRETARY
From: Wilson Stroud
Project Development Engineer
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Unit
Subject: External Scoping Meeting and Concurrence Point 1 and 2 Meeting
for US 74 (Independence Boulevard), from Conference Drive to I-
485 (Charlotte Outer Loop), Charlotte and Matthews, Mecklenburg
County, FA No. NHS-74(70),
WBS No. 38965.1.1, ST[P No. U-2509
The Project Development and Environmental Analysis Unit has been working on
the early stages of project development, environmental review, and engineering studies
for improvements to US 74 (Independence Boulevard) in Mecklenburg County. The
project is included in the draft 2015-2025 North Carolina State Transportation
Improvement Program as STIP No. U-2509 and is currently programmed for planning and
environmental study. The project is to include widening, grade separations and
interchanges, to bring the facility to the level of an Expressway (with limited segments of
freeway), and the addition of Express Lanes in the median ofthis 6.3-mile segment of
US 74 (Independence Boulevard) between Conference Drive and t-485 (Charlotte Outer
Loop) in the City of Charlotte and the Town of Matthews. The project is adjacent to STIP
Project No. U-5526 on US 74 (Independence Boulevard) between I-277 and Wallace
Lane. The two projects together will provide a system of Express Lanes along US 74
(Independence Boulevard) from I-277 to I-485. Express Lane connections to the
proposed 1-485 Express Lane project to the south (STIP Project I-5507) and the proposed
Monroe Bypass/Connector Toll Road (STIP Projects R-3329 and R-2559) will also be
included to provide a system of express and toll lanes for the region. In addition, the
connection of, or completion of missing sections of, existing parallel roads will be
included in this project. These connections of parallel roads are planned to provide access
and connectivity to, from, and between the adjacent communities. Right of way
acquisition is scheduled for Fiscal Year 2020 and construction is scheduled for Fiscal
Year 2022.
At this time, it is anticipated that an Environmental Assesstnent and Finding of No
Significant Impact (EA/FONSI) will be prepared for this project. The project will likely
MAILING ADDRESS: TeteaHOnE: 919-707-6000 LOCATION:
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require the following permits: USACE Section 404 permit and NCDENR Section 401
Water Quality Certification.
An External Scoping Meeting is being scheduled for March 2015 in Raleigh and
you will receive notification of the time and location soon. The purpose of this is to
introduce this project to the rest of the agencics and solicit input. We have prepared an
environmental features map using available GIS level data. No field verification or
studies have been completed at this time. The map also contains preliminary stream and
wetland impacts that are based on anticipated right of way widths. We would appreciate
any additional information you might have that wo�ild be helpful in evaluating potential
enviromnental impact of Chis project [f applicable, please identify any permits or
approvals which may be required by your agency.
`I�he project was introduced to the co-team leaders at a Merger discussion meeting
on February 12, 2015. A decision was later made that the project will be included in the
Merger Process. As a result, at this meeting we would also like to have a discussion on
the Purpose and Need and Study Area for Concurrence Point I, and the Detailed Study
Alternatives Carried Forward for Concw�rence Point 2. CP 1 and CP 2 concw�rence forms
are included in the package for yow� review prior to the meeting.
Please follow this link to obtain existing project data for your use in preparing for
this meeting:
http�//207 4 62.65/PDCA/MergerMeetin�s/
The following are posted for your use in preparing for the meeting: meeting
agenda, vicinity map, the Project Data Sheet, map of area STIP Projects, map of Express
Lane System Projects, map of bridges and culverts, USGS Quad Map, a project study area
and environmental features map, a preliminary stream and wetland impacts table, a
Purpose and Need and Study Area Statement/CP I form, and a Detailed St�idy
Alternatives Carried Forward Statement/CP 2 form.
If you have any questions about the project or the meeting or have trouble
accessing the project data, please contact me at [phone] or by email at
wstroud�ncdot.aov. You may also contact Keith Lewis at [phone] or by email at
kdlewisnn vhb.com or pon [3rown at [phone] or by email at dbrown(a�vhb.com.
Please include the TIP Project Number in all correspondence and comments.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPAR"1'MEN"I' OF TRANSPORTATION
PA"[' MCCRORY ANfHONY J. TATA
GOVERNOR SLCRETARY
TIP Project No. U-2509
US 74 (Independence Boulevard)
From Conference Drive to I-485 (Charlotte Outer Loop) in Mecklenburg County
External Scoping Meeting and Concurrence Point 1 and 2 Meeting
March 2015
Time and Location TBD
Raleigh, North Carolina
Wilson Stroud, Project Development Engineer, NCDOT-PDEA Unit
* The purpose of this meeting is twofold: l) to introduce the US 74 (Independence
Boulevard) project to the regulatory agencies; and 2) to have a discussion on the Purpose
and Need and Study Area for Concurrence Point I, and the Detailed Study Alternatives
Carried Forward for Concurrence Point 2.
AGENDA
• Introductions
• Project Overview
o Project Location and Description
o System of Express Lane Projects
o Project Data Sheet
• Concept Development and Local Officials Coordination
• Potential Stream and Wetland Impacts
• Concurrence Point 1
o Study Area
o Purpose and Need Statement
• Concurrence Point 2— Detailed Study Alternatives Carried Forward Statement
• Discussions
• Next Steps
o Public Involvement
o Proposed Schedule
MAILING ADDRESS:
NC DEGARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1548 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RnLEICH NC 27699-1548
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBS?6 NNM(NCDOt ORG/DOWPREWNSTRUCT/PN
LOCATION:
CENTURV CENTER BUILOING B
1000 BIRCH RIOGE �RNE
Rn�eicH NC 2�610

PROJECT DATA SHEET
Date: 7/28/14
Rev.: 2/26/15
TIP No.: U-2509 County: Mecklenburg
Federal-aid No.: NHS-74(70) WBS No.: 38965.1.1
NCDOT Division: 10 Scoping Meeting Date: March 2015
Prolect Description� US 74 (Independence Boulevard) — wideninq and
upqradinq to an expresswaV the addition of exoress lanes in the median
and the connection of existinq parallel roads
• Length: 6.3 miles
• Termini (US Hwy / SR): Conference Drive to I-485 (Charlotte Outer Loop)
• MPO/RPO: CRTPO
• NEPA / 404 Merger Candidate? � Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown, TBD
o A Merger Screening Meeting was held on February 12, 2015, and further
discussions took place resulting in the recommendation that the project follow the
Merger Process.
• General Description of Project:
The purpose of the project is to provide reliable travel time and improve mobility along the
US 74 corridor, provide system sustainability, and maintain and improve connectivity to,
from, and between adjacent communities.
Desiqn Data (Existinq Conditions):
• Functional Classification: Other Principal Arterial
• Strategic Highway Corridor: US 74 (Independence Blvd) is part of the North Carolina
Strategic Highway Corridors and is a primary east-west route in the region. It is a crucial
section of US 74 in an ongoing effort to enhance transportation, economic development,
and environmental stewardship in North Carolina. It is part of corridors 23 and 24 which
call for an expressway.
• CTP Designation (Facility Type): Proposed Class II
• Type of Access Control: No access control except at NC 51 and I-485 interchanges.
• Typical Section: 4-6 lane median divided with curb & gutter in some sections and
shoulder in others.
• Right of Way: 200', with very few exceptions of 205'-210'
• Posted Speed: 45 mph
• Structure Inventory (bridges, RCBC, Walls, etc.) that may be affected by the project:
US 74 or interchanges - 187, 188, P-198 (Pipe culvert), 668, 669, 746, 748
rev. 7/21/10

Harris Blvd. — 365;
• Other TIP Pro'ects in the Area Draft STIP 2015-2025
U-5526, U-5805, U-5007, U-4714A, R-3329/R-2559, I-5507, U-5763, U-5804B
• Railroad Involvement:
Lonq Ranqe Plan Historv:
CRTPO has been studying managed/express lanes since 2007 to determine the viability and
acceptance of them in the region. Public outreach was conducted by CRTPO, and potential
corridors and projects were proposed, prioritized, and are now included in the 2040
Metropolitan Transportation Plan. This project along Independence Boulevard is one of
those projects. The year 2025 is the Long Range Transportation Plan Horizon Completion
Year.
The Town of Matthews has had conditional zoning in place for 25 years, and the businesses
are aware that this project could alter access and potentially move access to parallel
connector roads.
An updated feasibility study for this project was
Traffic Data (AADT):
No-Build Level of Service (LOS):
The project was evaluated by comparing existing and projected traffic volumes with the
existing roadway capacity for nine corridor segments during the peak periods.
Base Year — 2012 AM _Operates acceptably in 5 of the 9 westbound and eastbound
segments.
Base Year — 2012 PM: Operates acceptably in 6 of 9 westbound and 4 of 9 eastbound
segments.
Design Year — 2040 AM: Operates acceptably in 1 of 9 westbound and 3 of 9 eastbound
segments.
Design Year — 2040 PM: Operates acceptably in 3 of 9 westbound and 1 of 9 eastbound
segments.
rev. 7/21/10

Cost Estimates:
TIP Estimate
(Dec 2014
Estimate
Estimate
Construction
$310,000,000
NA
NA
Proiect Schedule:
$85,000,000
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NA
$10,000,000
Total
$405,000,000
NA
$250,700,000
rev. 7/21/10

Initial Scopinq Comments:
Air Quality Status — Non-attainment (8-hour Ozone, 2008); Maintenance (Carbon Monoxide)
Studv of Proiect Concepts
For the past 6 months, NCDOT has been working closely with a Stakeholder Committee that
includes the Town of Matthews, City of Charlotte, and CRTPO. The Stakeholder Committee
has reviewed typical sections and concepts from the January 2013 Feasibility Study of how
these improvements could be completed. Three concepts were evaluated:
• Expressway with At-Grade Express Lanes in the median and interchanges and
grade separations at major road crossings.
• Freeway with At-Grade Express Lanes in the median and interchanges and
grade separations at major road crossings.
. Arterial/Expressway with At-Grade and Elevated Express Lanes in the median.
Where Express Lanes are elevated, existing signalized intersections will remain
for the general purpose lanes.
The Stakeholder Committee agreed to move forward with the Expressway Concept and
widening to six general purpose lanes, adding at-grade express lanes in the median, adding
grade separations and interchanges at major cross streets, having right-in/right-out access
along most of the corridor with some full control of access, and completing an existing
system of parallel roads for access and connectivity.
The project is listed in the MTP and is compliant with the conformity determination.
GIS Environmental Screening indicates potential direct impact io the fo!lowing: gas stations,
USTs, streams (5 existing crossings, up to 8 new crossings possible, and a stream
relocation), wetlands, and floodplains
Based on the Expressway Concept, potential stream and wetland impacts were estimated
using only GIS data to identify the resources. No field work has been conducted at this time
in the study. The impacts were estimated at a standard right-of-way width of 230 feet for US
74 and 80 and 100 feet for the parallel road connections. From these parameters it was
estimated that there is the potential to have 24 impacts to streams (a culvert extension on
both ends is shown as 2 impacts) totaling 2,779 feet and four wetlands impacted totaling
2.02 acres. Individual impact sites are identified on the Environmental Features Map and a
summary table attached.
GIS Environmental Screening also indicates the presence in or near the study area of land
trust conservation properties, watershed protection areas, greenways, NRHP sites,
hazardous materials and NPDES sites, streams, wetlands, bridges, and community facilities
(cemeteries, colleges, fire stations, hospital, library, senior center, places of worship, and
schools). No impacts to these resources are anticipated other than the stream and wetland
impacts noted above.
As a result of a Merger Screening Meeting and further coordination between USACE,
NCDWR, FHWA, and NCDOT, it was recommended that the project follow the Merger
Process.
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Section 404/NEPA Merger Project Team Meeting Agreement
Concurrence Point No. 1
Purpose and Need and Study Area
TIP Proiect No.: U-2509
FA Proiect No.: NHS-74(70)
WBS No.:38965.L1
Proiect Name/Description:
US 74 (Independence Boulevard) Improvements from Conference Drive to 1-485 (Charlotte Outer Loop)
in Chadotte and Matthews, Mecklenburg County.
A concurrence meeting was held with members of the Merger Team on March , 2015 to discuss the
Purpose & Need and Study Area of Ihe proposed project. Information about the existing and projected
traffic conditions along the corridor was presented in the meeting package. The Project Team has
concurred on this date with the Purpose & Need and Study Area as described below.
The study area for this project includes proposed improvements to existing US 74 (Independence
Boulevard) and an existing network of parallel roads and their proposed connections. The study area
ranges from 500 to approximately 2,000 feet on either side of the existing US 74 centerline. The study
area also includes an expanded area around the I-485 interchange to evaluate express lanes connection
alternatives and an extension to the southeast along US 74 to include connection alternatives to the
proposed Monroe Connector/Bypass toll lanes.
The need for this study can be summarized as follows:
• Existing US 74 does not provide reliable Iravel time and connectiviry fa� residents, business
patrons, and commuters in Southeastern Char�lotte and Matthews.
➢ Congestion due to full driveway and side road access, signalized intersections, and
limited roadway capacity prevents facility users from being able to travel from one end of
the project corridor to another in a set, reliable time.
Y In addition, design year traffic flows preclude multi-modal transportation crossings.
Connecting Ihe adjacent street network and wnsidering grade separated crossings will
allow for safe and efficient alternative mode travel along and across the corridor.
• Traffrc estimates indicate tha[ US 74 will require additional capaciry to provide adequate LOS
far users by the design year (2040).
➢ US 74 is expected to operate below LOS D in the design year, with its projected volume
to exceed the capacity for such a facility. The Proposed Action would improve the level
of service along the corridor to LOS D or better to ensure adequate capacity is available
for the projected travel demand.
• This segneent of expr�ess lanes is needed to pr•ovide a��eliable have! tinae and connec! a syslena of
express lanes planned an US 74 lo the northwesl, I-485 to the soz�ih, and the Monroe
Bypass/Connecmr toll road to Ihe soulheast.
Y Construction is underway on improvements to US 74 between Albemarle Road (NC 27)
and Conference Drive under STIP Project U-209 B. STIP Project U-5526 will comert
bus lanes on that segment, and on the segment that was previously widened and improved
(from I-277 to Albemarle Road), to express lanes. STIP Project I-5507 will provide
express lanes along I-485 from I-77 south of Charlotte to US 74 in Matthews. The
Monroe Bypass/Connector (STIP Projects R-3329 and R-2559) will provide toll lanes
that will connect to existing US 74 near the I-485 interchange. The Proposed Action (U-
2509) is needed to connect these three projects into one system of express lanes in
southeast Charlotte.
The purpose for the proposed action is as follows:
• To p��ovide r•eliable have[ lime and 'mep��ove mobiliry along ihe US 74 corridor, provide sys(em
szrstainabiliry, and marn�ain and improve conneclivi�y lo, fronz, and between adjacen�
commtmrties.
Concurrencs Pointl U-2509
March 2015

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources — Division of Water Resources
Charlotte Regional Transportation Plznning Organiza[ion
N.C. Department of Transportation, PDEA Unit
U.S. Environmen[al Protec[ion Agency
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
N.C. Departmen[ of Cultural Resources Hisroric Preservation Office
Federal Highway Administration
Concurrencz Poim I U-2509
March 2015

Section 404/NEPA Merger Project Team Meeting Agreement
Concurrence Point No. 2
Detailed Study Alternatives Carried Forward
TIP Proiect No.: U-2509
FA Praiect No.: NHS-74(70)
WBS No.: 38965.1.1
Proiect Name/Description:
US 74 (Independence Boulevard) Improvements from Conference Drive to I-485 (Charlotte Outer Loop) in
Charlotte and Matthews, Mecklenburg County.
A concurrence meeting was held with members of the Merger Team on March , 2015 to discuss Detailed
Study Alternatives to be carried forward for the proposed project. In addition to the No-Build Alternative, the
Project Team has concurred on this date with the Detailed Study Alternative to be Carried Forward as
described below.
The Detailed Study Alternative to be Carried Forward includes:
proiec[ [o [he south (STIP Project I-55071 and the nronosed Monroe Bvpass/Connector Toll Road (STIP
PJects R-3329 and R-2559) will also be included.
• Connec[ion of the followine Parallel Roads beine considered:
o Krefeld Drive Extension (Krefeld Drive to Sardis Road Northl
o Areauipa DriveMortheast Parkwav (Marearet Wallace Road [o Sam Newell Road)
o Krefeld Drive/Independence Pointe Parkway (Crownpoint Executive Drive to Sam Newell Road)
o Northeast Parkway (Overcash Drive to Matthews-Mint Hill Roadl
o Indenendence Poin[e Parkwav (Szm Newell Road to Matthews Townshiu Parkwav fNC5111
o Independence Pointe Parkway (Matthews Township Parkwav (NC511 to Campus Rid ee Roadl
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
N.C. Department of Emironment and Na[ural Resources — Division of Wa[er Resources
Chzrlo[te Regional Transportation Planning Organization
Concurrence Point2 U-2509
March 2015

N.C. Depzrtment of Transportation, PDEA Unit
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
N.C. Department of Cul[ural Resources Hisroric Preservation Office
Federal Highway Administration
Concurrence Poim 2 U-2509
March 2015

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Environmental Features US 74 (Independence Boulevard) Improvements �
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Independence Blvd Improvements - Possible Hydrology Impacts Screening
February 2015
Roadway Project Pa55ible New
Impact
Independence Blvd _ _ _ _ 1,047
Intlependence Pointe Pkwy Ext #1 -
Independence Pointe Pkwy Ext #2 950
Independence_POinte Pkwy Ezt#3 90
Krefeld Dr Ext 129
Sardis Rd Extension 156
Village Lake EMension 233
Arequipa Dr Extension _ . _ _ 174
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S02 49 'Village Lake Extension
S03 48 Village Lake Exiension
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S07 197 Intlependence Bivd
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S09 113 � Krefeld Dr Ext
S10 ' 16 Krefeld Dr E# _ _
�511 93 Arequipa Dr Eztension
S12 756 � �Sardis Rd Extension
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� S1� 65 Independence Blvd
S16 67 Intlependence Blvd _
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North Carolina
DEPARTMENT OF Tf�ANSPORTATION
US 74 (Independence Blvd)
External Scoping Meeting
Conference Drive to I-485 (Charlotte Outer Loop)
STIP Project No. U-2509
March 19, 2015
Agenda
• Introductions
• Project Overview
• Projed Location antl Description
• System o� Express Lane Projec�s
• Exis�ing Contli�ions antl the Projec� Da�a Sheet
• Concept Development and Local Officials Coordination
• Potential Stream and Wetland Impacts
• Concurrence Point 1— Purpose and Need and Study Area
• Concurrence Point 2— Detailed Study Alternatives Carried
Forward Statement
• Discussions
• Next Steps
• Public Involvemen�
• Proposed Schedule
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Pr�ject Description
Project Description:
US 74 (Independence Boulevard)- From Conference Orive to I-485
• Widening to Six General Purpose Lanes
• Addition of Express Lanes in Median
• IneNtling Conneclion lo olher Express Lane antl Toll Pmjecls
• Addition of IMerchanges and Grade Separations
• Connection o� Existing Parallel Roads

Express Lanes
WhatAre Express Lanes?
• Limited-access lanes
• Typically located in the middle of non-tolled highways
• Provide another travel option to maintain reliable free-flowing traffic
• Price varies to ensure a free-(low speed
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Existing Conditior7s
� Design Data:
• Project Length: 6.3 Miles
� • Posted Speed: 45 mph
• Typical Section: 4 and 6-lane median divided with mix of Curb &
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• 6 lanes from Conference Dr to Margaret Wallace Rd (1.3 miles)
� • 4 lanes from Margaret Wallace Rd to Matthews-Mint Hill Rd
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� • 6 lanes (rom Matthews-Mint Hill Road to I-485 (1.1 miles)
• Right-of-way: 200 feet
j • No access control (except NC 51 and I-485 interchanges)
• 2012 AADT: 41,000 — 58,000
• Functional Classification: Other Principal Arterial
• Strategic Highway Corridor — primary east-west route
� • Structure Inventory: 12 potentially a(fected
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Concept Development
and Local Officials Coordination
Stakeholder Committee:
• Town of Matthews, City of Charlotte, CRTPO, CATS,
and NCDOT
• Meetings held since April 2014 to discuss project
concepts:
• Concept development based on:
• January 2013 Feasibility Study
• Local CTP and previous studies
Concept Development
and Local Officials Coordination
Concepts Considered:
• Expressway with At-Grade Express Lanes in median and
interchanges and grade separalions at major road crossings.
Allows right-in/right-out access with turn lanes or auxiliary lane.
• Freeway with At-Grade Express Lanes in median and
interchanges and grade separations at major road crossings.
Some service roads for access.
• Expressway with At-Grade Express Lanes (Charlotte) and Arterial
with Elevated Express Lanes (Matthews); existing signalized
intersections remain for general purpose lanes
• Connections/Extensions o( existing parallel roads for access and
connectivity
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Concept Development
and Local Officials Coordination
Consensus on Project Approach — November 2014
Expressway (with limited segments of freeway) with At-Grade
Express Lanes in the median, widening to six general purpose lanes,
interchanges and grade-separations, and extensions of parallel
roads
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Environmental Features
GIS Environmental Screening:
• Known impacts -
• Gas stations/USTs
• Streams
• Wetlands
• Possible Impacts -
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• Existing Greenway Crossings
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Potential Stream and Wetland Impacts
Stream Crossings:
• Five (5) existing crossings
, • Up to eight (8) new crossings possible (parallel roads)
• One probable stream relocation
Potential I mpacts:
Based on the Expressway Concept using only GIS data
to identify the resources, 230 feet of ROW for US 74 and
80-100 feet for parallel road connections, there is the
' potential for the following stream and wetland impacts:
• 24 stream impacts (extension on both ends is 2), with
total of 2,779 feet
• Four wetland impacts with total of 2.02 acres
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NEPA/404 Merger Process
Merger Screening (February 12, 2015)
Because of the potential impact to streams and wetlands, the Project
Team Leaders have decided to review and evaluate this project
through ihe NEPA/404 Merger Process.
Please Share Your Comments
• FHWA
• NCDWR
• USACE
• USEPA
• USFWS
• NCWRC
• SHPO
• MPO/RPO — CRTPO
• Town of Matthews
• City of Charlotte
• CATS
NCDOT — Division 10
- Roadway Design
- Hydraulics
- NES
- HES/CS
- Siructures
- Congestion Management
- Bike & Ped
- Program Development
-TPB
- NCTA
- Roadside Env.
- Geolechnical
-PDEA
- U-5526 Representative
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Traffic Estimate
Concurrence Point 1:
Study Area and Purpose and Need
Project Study Area
• Project Need
• Ezisting US 74 does not provide reliable Iravel time and connectivity for residents,
business patrons, and commuters in Southeastem Charbtte and Matthews.
• Tratfic estimates indicate that US 74 will require additional capacity to provide
adequate LOS for users by the design year (2040).
• This segment of express lanes is needed to provide a reliable Vavei time and
connect a system of express lanes planned on US 74 to �he norihwest, I-485 to
the south, and the Monroe 8ypass/Connector toll road to �he southeast.
• Project Purpose
• To provide reliable Iravel �ime and improve mobility along [he US 74 corridor.
provide sys�em sustainability, and maintain and improve connectivity to, irom, and
between adjacent communities.
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What Does This Mean?
Reliable Travel Time
• Standard measure nationwide for Express Lane facilities by using variable pricing
Improve Mobility
• Widening to provide six lanes throughout ihe corridor
• Removing at-grade intersections and their resWting delays
• Eliminating 1e14turning and crossing Uatfic
• Providing righhtum lanes or a full auxiliary lane for right-in/right-out movemen�s
• Reducing overall access points with access management techniques
System Sustainability
• Express Lanes variable pricing would continually provide a reliable average speed of
45+mph, and [his is integral to ihe entire Express Lanes System
Maintain and Improve Connectivity
• Parallel roads would reduce short trips on US 74 and associated turning movemen�s
• Bridges over US 74 by w2y oi interchanges and grade separations would maintain
connectivity within the communities
Concurrence Point 1:
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Concurrence Point 2:
Detailed Study Alternative Carried Forward
• Improvements to US 74 from Conference Drive to I-485, to include
widening, grade separations and interchanges, to bring the facility to ihe
level of an Expressway (with limited segments of freeway) and the addition
of Express Lanes in the median. Express Lanes connections to the
proposed I-485 Express Lane project to the south (STIP Project I-5507) and
the proposed Monroe Bypass/ConnectorToll Road (STIP Projecis R3329
and R-2559) will also be included.
� Connection of the following Parallel Foads being considered:
• Kreteld Drive Extension (Krefeld Drive to Sardis Road North)
• Arequipa Drive/Norlheast Parkway (Margaret Wallace Road to Sam
Newell Road)
• Krefeld Drive/Independence Pointe Parkway (CrownpoiM Executive
Drive �o Sam Newell Road)
• Northeasf Parkway (Overcash Drive to Matthews-Mint Hill Road)
• Independence Pointe Parkway (Sam Newell Road to Matthews
Township Parkway [NC51])
• Independence Pointe Parkway (Matthews Township Parkway [NC51 ] to
' Campus Ridge Road)
Concurrence Point 2:
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Next Steps and Schedule
Public Involvement
• Newsletter
• Web Page
• Local Officials Meetings and Public Meetings —
March 30 and March 31, 2015
Studies
• Traffic Studies (# of Express Lanes, locate access points)
• Natural Resources Technical Report
• Community Studies
• Historic Architecture and Archaeology Assessments
• Development of Preliminary Designs
Schedule
• Environmental Assessment — January 2017
• FONSI — May 2018
• Right-of-Way Authorization — 2020
• Let Date — 2022
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March 18, 2015
Mr. Wilson Stroud
North Carolina Dept. of Transportation
Project Development and Enviromnental Analysis Unit
1548 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1548
`Pown of
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North Caralina
Subject: State TIP Project # U-2509 — Improvements to Independence B(vd. (US 74) — Conference Dr. to
Interstate 485
Dear Wilson:
The purpose of this letter is to request that NCDOT consider and evaluate the consh uction of parallel
collector streets along the U-2509 project in Charlotte and Matthews in each of the alternatives that will
be studied during the environmental screening process.
Independence Blvd. (US 74) was first considered for improvements leading outward from uptown
Charlotte as far back as the 1960 Charlotte Transportation Plan. Since that time, approximately four
miles of the 16-mile con�idor between uptown Charlotte and Interstate 485 have been improved, while
another two miles are cun�ently under construction and anticipated to be complete in 2017.
As far back as the mid-1980s when the first sections of US 74 were being improved near uptown
Charlotte, it became readily apparent that a number of forces were at play that needed to be addressed
immediately. Oue issue was what was happening to businesses adjacent to the roadway when access
became more limited (e.g. all traffic signals were removed and left-turns prohibited leaving properties
with right-in, right out access only). Another was that US 74 appeared to be destined to repeat the strip
commercial development pattern as some shops closed and relocated to other similar type facilities along
the boulevard bringing with it additional traffic volumes and increased congestion. Additionally, it was
felt that the cost to convert US 74 to a higher type design (freeway/expressway) would be more costly and
delay implantation of any future project as envisioned by the local Thoroughfare Plan.
In response to these and other concerns, a concept was developed in the US 74 Corridor east of McAlpine
Creek in Charlotte to the proposed Interstate 485 in Matthews by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning
Commission staff to provide access to properties fronting US 74 from a system of parallel streets. The

purpose of these streets were to allow US 74 to fuuction with minimal fiiction with driveways and traffic
signals so as not to replicate what had I�appened close to uptown Charlotte and als'o to ensw�e that fiiture
US 74 improvements would be less costly. In 1987, the Charlotte City Council and Mecklenburg County
Board of Commissioners adopted tlie US Highway 74 Special Project Plan (see attached). Shortly
thereafter, the Metropolitan Plamiing Oiganization added the parallel streets to its Thoroughfare Plan and
to the more recent Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP). So, for the last 25+ years, the City of
Charlotte and the Town of Matthews liave approved developments in the corridor that were in keeping
with the 1987 Plan. Today, we still feel that it is imperative that any improvements in the US 74 Corridor
not be implemented without the parallel streets. While we aclrnowledge that US 74 is a major mover of
traffic, the vitally of the adjacent ]and uses are very closely tied to it and auy improvements should be
viewed from a holistic perspective and not be implemented in a vacuum.
We look forward to continuing the collaboraYion with NCDOT to make this p�roject (U-2509) a compleYe,
eomprehensive project thaY benefits the ciYizens and residents of Charlotte and Matthews and North
Carolina that frequently travel this important regional corridor. If you have qiiestions, etc. about this
letter, please contact either Keith Hines of CDOT at 704-336-3913 or dhines a charlottenc.�ov or Ralph
Messera, Public Works Director with the Town of Matthews at 704-847-3640 or
rmessera@matthewsnc. gov.
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Danny PI sant, AICP Ha�L�n Blodgett,
Director DOT Matthews Town Manager
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Keith Hines, PE, CDOT
Tim Gibbs, AICP, CDOT
Robert Cook, AICP, CRTPO
Candice Leonard, CRTPO
Louis Mitchell, PE, NCDOT — Division 10
Scott Cole, PE, NCDOT - Division 10
Candice Leonard, CRTPO
Richard Hancock, PE, NCDOT, PDEA
Jennifer Ha�ris, PE, NCDOT-PDEA
Stacy Oberhausen, PE, NCDOT-PDEA

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Adopted by Chariotte Ciry Council, Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners
August1987

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission
b0� East Fourth Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 48402-4853
704336-4205

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ll. S. 74 SPECIAT, PROJECT PLAN
PLAN S[J�QfARX
INTROAUCTION
Because land Uetween PtcAlpine Creek and N. C. 51 along Tndependence Boulevard
is relatzvely undeveloped, the opportunity to design for a compatiUle relation-
ship between the roadway and adjacent land uses is still availaUle. llevelopment
pressuies in this area� along with the lon� term need to improve U. S. 74 to a
£reeway/expressway, dictated the need to establish a framework for transportation
and land use in tfiis cor.ridor.
PLAN OBJECTIVES
Local political Uodies and staff have hecome increasingly concerned that
"strip" commerciai development would continue ont Tndependence BottJ.evard. Tliis
development pattern would only proliferate the problems along 0. S. 74 and
ultimately lead to enoxmous public expenditure when the boulevard is converted
into a freeway. This is evidenced by Che cost and disruption currently
estimated for improving Tndependence Boulevard fxom I-277 to Albemarle Road.
In response to Chis concern a concept was developed whereby access to properties
in the U. S. 74 corridor would be vi.a a parallel collector street system. Land
use would orient toward the collector roads so that Independence Boulevard
would function free of frict'ion from driveeaays and traffic signals. The
eventual need to convert U. S. 74 to a freeway(expressway would therefore be
less costly,

To complete the collector street system idea, a guide for �roper land use and
developmeut guidelines is necessary. This special project consolidates the
coucepts for the transportation system and land development to provide such a
guide.
PLAN PROPOSALS
Transportati.on RecommendaLions
One of the central objectives of this report is providing £or the retro-fitting
o£ Tndependence Boulevard Lo a freecoay/expressway. Following are recomraendations
targeCed tocaards achieving that objective as well as other transporfation
improvements thaC will be necessary to serve the area as it develops.
1. Continue to plan for a freeway/expressway for Independence Boulevard
to the Outer Belt.
2. Implement the collector slreet system requiring 80' right-of-way and
construction of necessary lanes through the development process.
Tmplementation of the Collector Street System would be accomplished
primarily tiirough the development process. Dedication of the necessary
right-of-saay as we11 as construction of the road should Ue required
as subdiviszon and development activity takes place. All development
should orient its access to the Collector System and have only
temporary access to U. S. 74 until L•iie collector roads are operational.
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A docuroenC should also be signed by the developer agreeing to abandon
their access rights to U. S. 74 when the road is converted to a
freeway/expresscaay and the Collector Street Sqstem is in place.
Successful implementation of thi.s concept depends on the commitment
by Matthews, Mecklenburg Connty and CharlotLe, to secure right-of-way
and ensure construction of the roads. ScruCiny of nem driveway
permits along U. 3. 74 is also a necessary ingredient involving the
North Carolina Department of Transporation.
3. Reqnire streetscape treatment along the collector roads that includes
internal site relationships as well as street edge treatment.
Specifically:
A. Create a planting area between the curb and sidewalk where
large, maturing trees should be located,
B. Locata parking in side or rear of properties,
C. Locate loading zones and service entrances to the rear of
property.
D. Consolidate driveways along the road to limit curb cuts.
�. Screen parking lots.
F, Preserve existing trees 6ettaeen U. S. 74 and adjacent development.
4. Support the timely construction of the Platthe�as Bypass including an
interchange with U. S. 74.
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The Piatthecas Bypass will serve many f:unctions for the area.
Primarily, it will help to relieve peak hour congestion i❑ khe
Ptatthews town center by providing a Uetter link between 0. S. 74 and
N. C. 51. Tt will also open much of tlie land in L'he area £or develop-
ment because of the access and visibility it tai11 provide. The
Piatthews Bypass� coupled with the Sardis Road North Extension� will
greatly conCribute to the east-west circumf.erential thorougl�fare
needs in the area.
S. Amend the pxoposed aligvment of the SarJis Boulevard North extension
to connect U. S, 74 directly to Sam Nesaell Road. Evaluate a furtiher
extension to N. C. S1 taith a possible interchange with the eastern
outer belt through the 2005 Transportation Planning Process.
The curxent ThoroughEare Plan shocas a roinor thoroughfare connection
between U. S. 74 and Piargaret Glallace Road as an extension of Sardis
Ttoad NorCh. Sdith the addition of the Collector Street System, these
two minor thoroughfares would be vexy close in proximity. At1 alter-
native alignment may be to connect Sardis Road North directly to Sam
Newell Road. The alCernative alignment will be beneficial in rein-
forcing the proposed land use pla❑ fox the area and should be considexed
for a Thoroughfare Plan amendment as soon as possible. An extension
beyond Sam Newell Road to N. C. 51 should also be evaluated cahich
wou7.d include an interchange with the Eastern Outer Be1t.
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Land Use Policies
The baszc goal for land use i.❑ the study corridor is to provzde for a variety
of devel.opment types that compli.ment tlie objectives of tlie transportation
system in tlie area. Specifzc objectives for land use are:
1. Consolidate commercial and busi¢ess uses in order to avoid strip
commercial development along U. S. 74.
2. Provide for a varieCy of residential opportunities throughout the
stt�dy area.
3. Provade for employment centers and liousing opportunities that are
close in proximity to each other yet buffered from each other.
4. Create a land use pattern that is optimal for the area while being an
incentive to aclxieve the transportation system goals that have been
set f.orth.
Residential Recommendations
SINGLG TAI9ILY
A large majority of the studq are is currently zoned for single family develop-
ment. AllowaUle densities range from 2-4 units per acre under the existing
single familq zoning districts in the area. This plan calls for much of tliis
land to remain for future single familq use. The area designated for single
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-� S Rezone to S4npte FamNy (R-D)

Office Recommendations
Establishing locations for employment opporCUnities is consistent with the land
use goals for this area. This allows for a variety of development in the
corridor and provides for employment and housing in close pr.oximity to each
oCher. Two general locations iu the study area are highly suitaUle for the new
business park zoning district. T�is district is inlended to provide for a
mixture o£ employment uses of varyi.ng types in a szngie, coordinated development.
One area where the business park district woul.d applq is the land surrounding
the Crown PoinL Development at U. S. 74 aud Sardis Boulevard Norttz. The other
major location for the business park district is found betweep Beards Creek,
Sam Nesvell Road and tlie Seaboard Railroad. The land is currently zoned I-1 and
R-15P1I'.
In swnmaiy, the office(business park recommendations are:
1. Recognize the oppoxtunities for business park development in Lhe
study area to provide for employment and higli quality design.
2. A11om for other o££i.ce development in areas to provide a transition
from industrial and conunercial uses as shown on the proposed land use
map,
Industrial Recommendations
Few industrial developments exist in tlte study area. This plan calls for those
uses to remain with the exception of Stegall Trucking in the northern portion
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of tfle study area. Additional light industrial uses may be allowed, but only
through the conditional rezoning process that would require extensive screening
and Uuffering o£ the site. I,ight industrial developinent should be limited in
the corridor as Chis plan ca11s for the non-reszdential development to be
primarily office and business.
Parks and Greenways Recommendations
Recommendations to support recreational amenities and open space i.n the studq
area include:
1. Implement proposed Greenways for PfcAlpine, Beard's and Irving creeks
as called for iq Clte Gxeenway i•faster Pl.an.
2, Develop a community size park on the proposed landfill site afCer its
use, If a landfill is not sllowed at that location then the land
should be retained for park use and development of the park could be
accelerated.
Utility Recommendations
Sanitary Sewer Projects include outfalls in Beard's Cceek and Ixving Creek.
The Beard's Creek Outfall extends from Irving Creek to Pfatthews and will Ue
under construction this fiscal year. The Iiving Creek Out£all extends from
P1cAlpine Creek to Pfint Hill.
This plan recognizes these utility improvements and supports their implementa-
eion as needed.
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CONCLUSION
The need Co convert Independence Boulevard to a freeway is resulting in
enormous impacts to existing homes and businesses along ttte Uoulevard today.
�ventually, tlie freeway/expressway design �vi71 be continued at least to the
Outer Belt in tlecklenburg Couutq. Ii tlte guides presented in this plan are
followed, the transition to a freeway will be accomplished with little impact
and less cost to the public. As a result, development in this corridor would
not be adversely affected by the transportation improvements that will be
necessaxy.
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PIN
215-092-11
215-092-07
215-101-OS
193-311-24
193-311-82
193-311-04
193-311-43
193-521-07
193-521-06
193-302-02B
193-302-02P
193-302-03
193-303-11
193-303-04
193-303-10
193-303-08
193-303-07
193-303-09
193-303-06
193-303-12
193-192-07
193-192-18
193-192-18
193-192-18
193-191-19
193-191-16
193-191-15
193-191-20
193-191-14
193-201-10
193-201-09
ZONING
I-2(CD)
I-2(CD)
B-3(CD)
I-1(CD)
I-1(CD)
B-1SCD
B-1SCD
B-15CD
B-1SCD
B-15CD
B-15CD
B-H(CD)
B-1SCD
B-1SCD
B-H(CD)
C
C
HEADING WESTTO CHARLOTTE - NORTH SIDE
BUSINESS
Country Inn & Suites
Vacant
COURT YARD BY MARRIOT
GOLDEN CORRAL
GOLDEN CORRAL
MATTHEWS CORNERS
VERIZON
SYCAMORE
LO W ES
JC PENNEYS
HH GREGG PLAZA
GAS STATION
CASA RITA'S/GENGHIS GRILL
SEARS
CAPTAIN D'S
AZTEC REST
COMFORT INN
C OUTBACK PLAZA
B-H(CD) MCDONALD'S
C "NEWKS" CORNER LOT
C ADVANCEAUTO
C PEP BOY'S
C PLAZA APPLIANCE
C CARWASH--CORNER OF RICE RD
B-H(CD) KRISPY KREME
B-H(CD) I-HOP
B-H(CD) HOOTERS/VACANT
B-H(CD) MIDAS
B-H(CD) INFINITYSHOWROOM
B-H(CD) INFINITY PARKING
B-H(CD) DUNKIN DONUTS
part of Hill Sand & Gravel zoning #19
part of Hill Sand & Gravel zoning #19
zoning in 1996 #18
zoning in 2008 #17
zoning in 2008 #17
part of Matthews Corners #16
part of Matthes Corners #16
part of Sycamore Commons #15
part of Sycamore Commons #15
part of Windsor Square; then zoning in 2012 #13 & 14
part of Windsor Square #13
part of WindsorSquare #13
part of Windsor Square #13
part of Windsor Square #13
part of Windsor Square #13
part of Windsor Square #13
part of Windsor Square #13
part of Windsor Square #13
part of Windsor Square #13
part of WindsorSquare #13
part of East Point initial zoning #12
part of East Point initial zoning #12
part of East Point initial zoning #12
part of East Point initial zoning #12
part of Griffin's at East Point #11
part of Gri�n's at East Point #11
part of Griffin's at East Point #11
part of Griffin's at East Point #11
zoning in 1988 #10
zoning in 2003 #9
zoning in 2004 #8

PIN ZONING
215-241-04 B-H(CD)
215-241-OS O(CD)
215-081-28 B-1SCD
193-293-01 B-15CD
193-292-10 C
193-292-08 C
193-292-09
193-292-11
193-231-04
193-231-38
193-231-34
193-231-25
193-231-23
193-231-27
193-231-20
193-231-22
193-231-04
C�7
C
B-1(CD)
B-1(CD)
B-1(CD)
B-1(CD)
B-1(CD)
B-1(CD)
B-1(CD)
B-1(CD)
B-1(CD)
HEADING WESTTO CHARLOTTE-SOUTH SIDE
BUSINESS
HENDRICK
HENDRICK
ELEVATION CHURCH PLAZA
TARGET
TEXASROADHOUSE
TEXAS ROADHOUSE
BIG LOTS PLAZA
CARRABBA'S
CROSSING MATTHEWS PLAZA
LONGHORNSTEAKHOUSE
CHIGFIL-A
TILTED KILT
RED LOBSTER
CAPELRUGS
SHOWMAR'S
APPLEBEE'S
NOVANT HEALTH
193-221-OS B-H(CD) BOSTON MARKET
193-221-06 B-H(CD) NTBTIRE
193-221-13 B-H(CD) HOLIDAY INN
193-221-22 B-H(CD) AAA
193-221-11 B-H(CD) CRACKER BARREL
193-221-10 B-H(CD) AUDI
193-221-02
193-221-04 B-H(CD) TESLA
193-221-07 B-H(CD) LIBERTY BUICK
193-221-08 B-H(CD) KEEFER HYUNAI
part of Hendrick initial zoning #7
part of Hendrick initial zoning #7
oId K-Mart zoning #6 (no change to existing driveway)
part of Target initial zoning #5
part of Matthews Festival initial zoning #4 (1984 zoning predates
collector roads concept)
part of Matthews Festival initial zoning #4 (1984 zoning predates
collector roads concept)
part of Matthews Festival initial zoning #4 (1984 zoning predates
collector roads concept)
part of Matthews Festival initial zoning #4 (1984 zoning predates
collector roads concept)
part of Matthews Park initial zoning #3
part of Matthews Park initial zoning #3
part of Matthews Park initial zoning #3
part of Matthews Park initial zoning #3
part of Matthews Park initial zoning #3
part of East Walk initial zoning #2
part of East Walk initial zoning #2
part of East Walk initial zoning #2
part of East Walk initial zoning #2
unable to determine final notes; discussion in minutes regarding
adding a note on "temporary access' to Independence
part of Martin Marietta initial zoning #1
part of Martin marietta initial zoning #1
part of Martin marietta initial zoning #1
part of mMartin Marietta initial zoning #1
part of Martin marietta initial zoning #1
because owner continued to live on site when initially rezoned for
commercial, no notes on driveway limitation to Independence
part of Martin Marietta initial zoning #1
part of Martin Marietta initial zoning #1