20181732_Elimination of Alternative 4 from Further Studies (Revised CP-2)_20151006

Carpenter,Kristi
From:Baloch, Zahid M
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Subject:RE: R-2307 Elimination of Alternative 4 from Further Studies (Revised CP-2)
Attachments:CP-1 Revised and CP-2 Sing Form 08-13-2014.pdf; R-2307 CP-2A Concurrence form
singed 06-15-2015.png.pdf; Revised CP-2 Concurrence Form 10-1-2015.docx
Hi, Thank you, Marella for your response.

Team, So for I have approval from the following team members:
1.Mitch Batuzich- FHWA

2.Steve Kichefski – USACE

3.Renee Gledhill-earley- SHPO

4.Donna Hood – NCDENR

5.Zahid Baloch – NCDOT

6.Marella Buncick- USFWS

7.Robert Cook – CRTPO

Please let me know if you have any questions. As soon I get all Members response I will send the revised CP-2 for
your signature. Again thank you for support.

Zahid Baloch, P.E.
Project Planning Engineer
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Unit
NC Department of Transportation
Office 919-707-6012

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Subject: Re: R-2307 Elimination of Alternative 4 from Further Studies (Revised CP-2)

Zahid,

I have no objection to removing Alt 4 from further consideration.

Marella

On Fri, Oct 2, 2015 at 1:50 PM, Baloch, Zahid M <[e-mail]> wrote:
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Merger Team,

This e-mail is to request your input on the removal of Alternative 4 from further consideration and to not carry
this alternative forward to the public hearing. I am attaching proposed revised CP-2 form and Alternative 4
Evaluation for your review. Also I am attaching for your reference singed CP-1/CP-2 and CP-2A from as
well. This request is based on discussions held during the CP2 A meeting in which it was noted by some
members of the team that although Alternative 4 is a "reasonable" alternative it may not be "prudent" due to the
following factors:

* The horizontal alignment is controlled by the southern boundary of the Terrell Historic District (HD).
* Minimal horizontal curve radii are being used to minimize impacts to properties south of the Terrell
Historic District.
* The alternative will have two 175'long, curved bridges with a 42' vertical clearance over a "finger" of
Lake Norman to avoid rock formations.
* The alternative will not have access control.
* There are 4 stream crossings, including 1 non-jurisdictional stream, associated with Alternative
4. These crossings result in approximately 1,300 linear feet of jurisdictional impacts, 125' feet of minor stream
relocations, and approximately 1,000 linear feet of parallel non-jurisdictional stream impacts. The high fill
section (due to the presence of rock) is a contributing factor in the amount of stream impacts.
* Impacts a church recreational area.
* Impacts one high-voltage transmission tower.
* There are two additional FERC crossings of Lake Norman.
* Alternative 4's connection to Sherrills Ford Road results in a classification change (to local collector)-
requiring a larger minimum ditch width. This results in impacts to properties within the Historic District.

The primary action item to emerge from the CP2A meeting was that NCDOT would provide to the team an
evaluation of the prudence of Alternative 4 which would include cost estimates and preliminary impacts
(include minor stream impacts) in a matrix comparing Alternatives 1, 2, and 4.

Additionally, a HPO Effects Consultation Meeting was held on June 30, 2015 and Alternative 4 was determined
to have an Adverse Effect on the Terrell Historic District due to the foreseeable development and possible
change to the superstreet intersection at Hob Road.

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In consideration of the "Adverse Effects" call on this alternative, in combination with the significant impacts to
streams, challenging geometric design constraints, safety and operational issues, additional FERC regulated
crossings of Lake Norman and impacts to riparian buffers, NCDOT would like to request that the Merger Team
review the attached Alternative 4 Evaluation and determine the appropriateness of removing this alternative
from further consideration. It is NCDOT's opinion that this alternative, while feasible under NEPA, is no
longer a prudent alternative based on the factors previously described. Please find attached the Alternative 4
Please provide your
Evaluation document and a proposed revised CP2 form for your consideration.
comments to me by October 8th
. If you have any questions prior to providing your responses please
contact me via email at [e-mail] or by telephone at 919-707-6012.

After getting your comments we will send the revised CP-2 form for everyone signature. Thank you for your
time and consideration.

Zahid Baloch, P.E.
Project Planning Engineer
Project Development & Environmental Analysis Unit
NC Department of Transportation
Office 919-707-6012

Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

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Marella Buncick
USFWS
160 Zillicoa St
Asheville, NC 28801
[phone] ext 237
fax [phone]
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