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Home My WebLink AboutR-5813 Scoping Meeting Minutes_FINAL.pdfMinutes Meeting name R-5813 Agency Scoping Meeting Time 1:30 pm Project name US 70 Interchange at Little Baltimore Meeting Date February 22, 2018 Location NCDOT Division 2 O�ce, Greenville, NC Project number R-5813 Attendees Maria Rogerson, NCDOT Robby Taylor, NCDOT Kory Wilmot, AECOM Paul Gerlach, AECOM Neil Dean, AECOM Tom Steffens, USACE Garcy Ward, NCDWR /t �� Irnagine it� ,�I�"1�� Delivered_ Kory Wilmot began the meeting at 1:40 pm with introductions and an overview of the meeting agenda (see attached sign-in sheet and agenda). Kory provided a presentation of the project, covering the following topics: project description, existing conditions, notable characteristics, project data, and purpose and need (see attached presentation). During the presentation, Tom Steffens asked if the project is located west of where the new location alternatives of the Kinston Bypass project (R-2553) tie into US 70. Kory answered affirmatively. Tom asked whether Level of Service was yet determined for the project. Kory replied that it is available for the Kinston Bypass project, and that the Little Baltimore project would have its own standalone report as well. Maria Rogerson commented that the project has an accelerated schedule compared to what is listed in the STIP. Tom Steffens had a few comments on the draft Purpose and Need. He suggested modifying the project Need to emphasize safety, mobility, and linkage. He suggested modifying the Purpose to emphasize safety improvements and creating linkage between similar facilities. He suggested removing the point about hurricane evacuation from the project Purpose, and also removing the text referring to the Strategic Highway Network. Kory will send Tom an email with a revised Purpose and Need for the project. After the presentation, Maria and Kory commented that NCDOT is planning to proceed with a combined EA/FONSI, with the plan to have it complete in October 2018. The project will proceed similar to the CF Harvey Parkway Extension, with a standard 4B/4C concurrence point. A public meeting and local officials meeting will be held for the project on March 22, where a couple of alternatives will be shown. Meeting announcement postcards will be sent to the agencies in addition to the public. It was decided to have a meeting with Tom and Garcy after the public meeting in order to pick a LEDPA and review public comments. The NRTR should be completed by this time as well. Tom asked that NCDOT ensure that the documentation for the project have Level of Service, traffic data, and crash data to support the Purpose and Need. Tom requested that the service roads be moved back to avoid any wetlands in the area, if wetlands exist. Garcy Ward requested that NCDOT investigate all USGS and Soil Survey mapped streams within the project study area, using the most current mapping. All streams will be subject to Neuse stream buffer rules. Project mapping should be updated to show the latest USGS streams. /t �� Irnagine it� ,�I�"1�� Delivered_ Tom asked if the WRC or the USFWS had provided their comments yet. Kory replied that they have not, but are expected to provide written comments. Maria asked if Tom or Garcy had any issues with the way that NCDOT was planning to proceed with the project. Tom replied that he did not have any issues, and that the project should be run as a regular project. The meeting concluded at 2:30 pm. Ref Action Initial 01 Provide revised Purpose and Need to Tom Steffens in an email. KW 02 Update project mapping with latest USGS streams. PG 03 AECOM 2 e�� y r q� .. � � �g . � 7i �'�.ow4.+�'� STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TR.ANSPORTATTON ROY COOPER 1AME5 H. TROGDON, I I I GOVERNOR SECRETARY February 22, 2018 US 70 Highway Interchange at Little Baltimore, Lenoir County, STIP No. R-5813 Scoping Meeting 1:30 PM S_i4n�In Name Organization Email Address �E � t--��.� �G� �e, � .�e w1 �accowt , C,fl►vt �,oge --��o¢. �,1L�v-t' r��a tor r,c o't o 00� �7��/�C�`74% � CJ h��{'"i � v g c. ��r.ni�vj , rtit. �/ �T��.0 I/l�� /� �- �� G�Tcy • V�ur� �/1 CcQ�i�%G,O� � �C h Ne �oT OrY lN; �m a`�" �%,�CO �U�Si�v1@NCGia�-, qof � I �pr �G � �� r., STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ROY COOPER 1AMES H. TROGDON, I II GOVERNOR SECRETARY February 22, 2018 US 70 Highway Interchange at Little Baltimore, Lenoir County, STIP No. R-5813 Scoping Meeting 1:30 PM AGENDA 1) Introductions 2) Project Description 3) Existing Conditions 4) Notable Characteristics 5) Project Data 6) Purpose and Need 7) Comments 2/22/2018 ,:>t �E ti . � � r �sp� I�QRT�H �AROLINA � �.�' Department of Transportation � 7`F.F � - "•- � � � I� � J� f . � � �� -�w., � � � y �,ww ,. ,a.ii'g„�i apa ,i< . AROt ��.t'� �° - �- _.bu ` ;r�a�'�`!1 � -�� ' R-5813 US 70 Interchange at Little Baltimore Scoping Meeting February 22, 2018 Project Description • Upgrade the at-grade intersection to an interchange at US 70 and Jim Sutton Rd / Willie Measley Rd • Improvements: — From NC 903 to 2.8 miles east — Full control of access — Service roads as needed 2/22/2018 2 2/22/2018 Existing Conditions • Boulevard with partial access control (full control at the westernmost portion) • Typical Section: — Four-Lane Median-Divided Roadway • Right of Way: Varies 150' — 300' • Posted Speed: 55 — 70 mph • At-grade signalized intersection at US 70 and Willie Measley Rd/Jim Sutton Rd � 2/22/2018 � Notable Characteristics • Water tower on Willie � Measley Rd Hazardous Material sites 4 National Register or • Commercial corridor eligible sites, districts, or o other historic properties • Potential stream Wetlands � (estimated acres) crossings, including Major Streams Buck Branch and (estimated linearfeet) 40 Walters Mill Pond WaterSupply o Watersheds Identified Critical habitat/species under No ESA � � y 10 2/22/2018 5 ncdc�t.g�aa nc�lat.go� R-5813 US 70 Interchange at Little Baltimore Scoping Meeting ��;r � �'� ^--� � - -, . � �. . -_ . _-- _}� . Ford Dealership with Church of God in Background R-5813 US 70 Interchange at Little Baltimore Scoping Meeting Horizon RV along US 70 ncdc�t.g�aa nc�lat.go� R-5813 US 70 Interchange at Little Baltimore Scoping Meeting r � '�- • .�� ..-ti+► � n�.ati w. r� r r� -r r'� �� -vi � Sandpiper Seafiood Restaurant � ' � y�.� l -� y �,,:� � . `v �p+ •i F,'_ v.'F. �� +*��: �,, ,,,,i�T' ► � . r� R-5813 US 70 Interchange at Little Baltimore Scoping Meeting �YVI�w,.� ``1 �� New South Country Music Club 2/22/2018 Adjacent STIP Projects ncdc�t.g�aa Current Year I 2015 Build Design Year Sourt¢: R-2553 TraffiC Foretasl (NOVBmbe� 2016) nc�lat.go� Promise Land Rd to E Washington St E Washington St to Hill Farm Rd R-5813 US 70 Interchange at Little Baltimore Scoping Meeting 17,400 — 21,000 vpd � 5% dual � 9% TTST 9% TTST R-5813 US 70 Interchange at Little Baltimore Scoping Meeting Crashes per 100MVM � SCate►�ride Average � Critical Rate Cost Estimates $12,000,000 $3,800,000 $16,000,000 Project Schedule 2018 2023 2024 2/22/2018 10 Need • Currently there is no control of access along US 70 adjacent to the intersection. Numerous street and driveway connections to adjacent development substantially reduce the mobility of this corridor. • US 70 within the project study area is classified as a principal arterial. • Crash data collected for the Kinston Bypass project (R-2553) indicate that crash rates along US 70 near Jim Sutton Rd/Willie Measley Rd exceed statewide and critical crash rates. z� Purpose • Improve regional mobility, connectivity, and capacity for US 70 in a manner that meets the intent of the North Carolina Strategic Transportation Corridors (STC) policy. • Improve traffic safety along US 70 and reduce conflict points by converting the existing intersection to an interchange. zz 2/22/2018 Possible additional benefits • Reduce hurricane evacuation clearance time for residents and visitors who use the US 70 corridor during evacuation. • Improve the mobility of armed forces located at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station. 23 2/22/2018 12 Questions and Comments Robby Taylor NCDOT Project Manager rltaylor _ ncdot.qov Kory Wilmot, AICP NCDOT Project Consultant kory.wilmot __aecom.com 2/22/2018 13