20171506 Ver 1_U-6084 MCDC_20171127

MINIMUM CRITERIA DETERMINATION CHECKLIST
The following questions provide direction in determining when the Department is
required to prepare environmental documents for state-funded construction and
maintenance activities. Answer questions for Parts A through C by checking either
"Yes" or "No". Complete Part D of the checklist when Minimum Criteria Rule
categories #8, 12(i), or #15 are used.
Highway Division: 10
TIP Project No.: U-6804
State Project No.: 47618.1.1
County: Mecklenburg
Project Location: NC 16 (Brookshire Boulevard) from north of SR-2004 (Mount Holly-
Huntersville Road) to south of I-485 ramp
Road Name: Brookshire Boulevard
Project Description: Project consists of a continuous flow intersection that includes
additional crossover left turn lanes to be added to Brookshire Boulevard to accommodate
left turns onto Mt. Holly — Huntersville Road from either direction. No impacts to
jurisdictional waters are expected as part of the CFI section of the proposed project.
In order to achieve appropriate level of service (LOS) for the proposed intersection, a
right in/right out access road is required into the Riverbend Village site development.
That access is known as "Access D" in the project permit application and is the location
of permanent impacts proposed within the permit. Placement of the access road to the site
development from Brookshire Boulevard was determined by traffic analysis. The right
turn movement from northbound Brookshire to westbound Mount Holly-Huntersville
Road required 400 feet of storage. The site access road was placed directly south,
adjacent to the taper for this storage. This placement also provides the 175 feet of storage
needed for the right turn movement into the site access road while not interfering with the
I-485 ramp movements.
The addition of a right-hand turn lane from Brookshire Boulevard onto Access D
includes extending the existing 36" pipe under Brookshire Boulevard (intermittent
Stream E— 2017 Impact Site 1). Access D also crosses perennial Stream C(2017 Impact
Site 2). As described in Section BSb of the permit application, a portion of 2017 Impact
Site 2 was included as part of the adjacent Riverbend Village site development (2015
NWP 39). An access road was not planned during the site development permitting and
the old impact was undertaken for overall site grading purposes. The existing fill and
drainpipe will be removed and replaced with a 30" RCP. Typical roadway construction
equipment will be used including backhoes, bulldozers, pans, pavers, rollers, sheepsfoot,
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and dumptrucks. All appropriate sediment and erosion control measures will be
implemented and monitored throughout construction.
Estimated Completion Date: November 2018
Anticipated Permit or Consultation Requirements: NCDOT has coordinated with the
US Army Corps of Engineers regarding anticipated permit type and the required
compensatory mitigation for the proposed project. It has been determined that the project
qualifies for a Section 404 Nationwide 14 Permit and the corresponding Section 401
Water Quality Certification 4088. Compensatory mitigation for the loss of 193 linear feet
of stream at a 1:1 ratio will be secured prior to permit authorizations being issued.
Special Project Information:
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PART A: MINIMUM CRITERIA
Item 1 to be completed by the Engineer.
Is the proposed project listed as a type and class of activity allowed under
the Minimum Criteria Rule in which enviroml�ental documentation is not
required?
If the answer to number 1 is "no", then the project does not qualify as a
minimum criteria project. A state environmental assessment is required.
If yes, under which category? 8b
If either category #8, #12(i) or #] 5 is used complete Part D of this checklist.
PART B: MIlVIMU1VI CRITERIA EXCEPTIONS
Items 2— 4 to be completed by the Engineer.
2. Could the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use
concentrations that would be expected to create adverse air quality
impacts?
3. Will the proposed activiry have secondary impacts or cumulative impacts
that may result in a significant adverse impact_to human health ar the
environment?
4. Is the proposed activity of such an unusual nature or does the proposed
activity have such widespread implications, that an uncommon concern
for its environmental effects has been expressed to the Department?
YES NO
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Item S-8 to be completed by Division Environmental Officer.
5. Does the proposed activity have a significant adverse effect on wetlands; � �
surface waters such as rivers, streams, and estuaries; parklands; prime or
unique agricultural lands; or areas of recognized scenic, recreational,
archaeological, or historical value?
6. Will the proposed activity endanger the existence of a species on the
Department of Interior's threatened and endangered species list?
7. Could the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use
concentrations that would be expected to create adverse water quality or
ground water impacts?
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YES NO
$. Is the proposed activity expected to have a significant adverse effect on � �
long-term recreational benefits or shellfish, finfish, wildlife, or their
natural habitats
If any questions 2 through 8 are answered "yes", the proposed project may not qualify as a
Minimum Criteria project. A state enviromnental assessineut (EA) inay be requued. For
assistance, contact:
Manager, Project Developinent and Environmental Analysis Branch
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
(919) 733 —3141
Fax: [phone]
PART C: COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Items 9-12 to be completed by Division Environmental Officer. YES NO
9. Is a fedei•ally protected threatened or endangei•ed species, or its � �
habitat, likely to be impacted by the proposed action?
10. Does the action require the placement of temporary or permanent � �
fill in waters of the United States?
11. Does the project require the placement of a significant amount of
fill in high quality or relatively rare wetland ecosystems, such as
mountain bogs or pine savannahs?
1 Z. Is the proposed action located in an Area of Envirorunental
Coilcern, as defined in the coastal Area Management Act?
Items 13 —15 to be completed 8y the Engineer.
13. Does the project require stream relocation or channel changes?
Cultural Resources
14. Will the project have an "effect" on a property or site listed on the
National Register of Historic Places?
15. Will the proposed action require acquisition of additional right of
way fram publicly owned parkland or recreational areas?
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Questions in Part "C" are designed to assist the Engineer and the Division Environmental
Officer in detennining whether a permit or consultation with a state or federal resource
agency may be required. If any questions in Part "C" are answered "yes", follow the
appropriate permitting procedures prior to beginning project construction.
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PART D:( To be completed when either category #8, #12(i), or #15 of the rules are
used.
Items 16- 22 to be completed by Division EnviYonmental Officer.
16. Project length:
17. Right of Way width:
18. Project completion date:
19. Total acres of newly disturbed ground
surface:
20. Total acres of wetland impacts:
2L Total linear feet of stream unpacts:
22. Project purpose:
0.632
Variable (70 - 300 Feet)
November 2018
9.70 acrees
N/A
217 Feet
Capacity Improvement
Project
If Part D of the checklist is completed, send a copy of the entire checklist document to:
Don G. Lee
State Roadside Environmental Engineer
Mail Service Center 1557
Raleigh, NC 27699-1557
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
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Lead Enginee
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Division Environmental Officer
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