Appendix J Public and Agency Scoping Documentation
DOT&PF Public Notice of Intent
Scoping Summary Report
Ninilchik Traditional Council Comments
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Tools Notice of Intent to Begin Engineering and Environmental Print Studies Sterling Highway: MP 157-169 Rehabilitation Short URL Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill Share The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), in cooperation with the Federal Highway, is soliciting comments and information on a proposal to rehabilitate, and construct safety improvements on the Sterling Highway between milepost (MP) 157, Anchor Point, and MP 169, Baycrest Hill in Homer, Alaska. The purpose of this proposed project is to restore structural integrity, increase safety, reduce congestion, and improve the travel efficiency of the Sterling Highway. The proposed work would include:
· Reconstructing the roadway
· Realigning horizontal and vertical curves
· Adding passing and climbing lanes
· Improving intersections
· Replacing culverts throughout the corridor
· Construct a bridge over the North Fork Anchor River
· Replacing the bridge over the South Fork Anchor River
· Increasing the shoulder width
· Clearing vegetation
This proposed project will comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act; Executive Orders: 11990 (Wetlands Protection), 11988 (Floodplain Protection), 12898 (Environmental Justice), the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and U.S. DOT Act Section 4(f).
To ensure that all possible factors are considered, please provide written comments to the following address by August 8, 2014.
Brian Elliott, Regional Environmental Manager DOT&PF Preliminary Design & Environmental P.O. Box 196900 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Tom Schmid, P.E., Project Manager, at 269-0543 or TaraLyn Stone, Environmental Impact Analyst, at 269-0534.
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It is the policy of the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) that no person shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of any and all programs or activities we provide based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, ability, or national origin, regardless of the funding source including Federal Transit Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration and State of Alaska Funds.
The DOT&PF complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with a hearing impairment can contact DOT&PF at our Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (907) 269-0473.
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THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF INTENT TO BEGIN ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Joleesa Stepetin Sterling Highway: MP 157·169 RehabllltatlDn AnchDr PDlnt tD Bay"e.t Hilt being first duly sworn on oath deposes and PrDlect ND. 58106 says that he is a representative of the Anchorage Daily News, a daily newspaper. Th Alaska Department Dt TranspDrtatlDn and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), in e eratlDn wrth the Federal Highway, Is sDllcltlng cDmments and InfDrma· That said newspaper has been approved ~1~~PDn a prDpDsal tD rehabilitate, and cDnstruct safe~ I~P\D~e";,~n~~nl~~ by the Third Judicial Court, Anchorage, Alaska, and it now and has been published in the English language continually as a ~~~:!~~[€~I~i1if~i1~~[{~~r~~~i~j};e~~}i~~~E~~~r~}~; • Reconstructing the roadway daily newspaper in Anchorage, Alaska, • Realigning horizontal and vertical curves and it is now and during all said time was o Adding passing and climbing lanes • Improving Intersections printed in an office maintained at the o Replacing culverts thrDughDut the cDrndDr aforesaid place of publication of said o CDnstruct a bndge Dver the NDrth FDrt< AnchDr River o Replacing the bndge Dver the SDuth FDrk AnchDr River newspaper. That the annexed is a copy of o Increasing the shDulder width an advertisement as it was published in o Cleanng vegetatlDn regular issues (and not in supplemental III 11th SectlDn 106 Df the NatlDnal HlstDric This prop~~dA~;DI~:;:tiv;D~fd~~ 11990 (Wetlands PrDtectlon), 11988 form) of said newspaper on rr~... .r:f;l~ ProtectlDn), 12898 (Environmental Justice), th~ 31~n D~TA~d Clean Water Act, Fish and Wildlife CDDrdlnatlDn Act, an .. Section 4(~ . June 28, 2014 To ensure that all possible factors are considered, please provide written com ments tD the tDIIDwlng address by August 8, 2014 . 8rlan EIIIDH, ReglDnal EnvlrDnmental Manager and that such newspaper was regularly ODT&PF Pretlmlnary O"lgn & EnvlrDnmental P.O. BDX 196900 distributed to its subscribers during all of AnchDrage, Alaska 99519·6900 said period. That the full amount of the fee . ddffi aJ information pl8856 contact Tom Schmid, charged for the foregoing publication is not ~~~Up~~r:c:Za~e:e~O:f:£:O~~:r Ta~ryn Stone, Environmental Impact Analyst, at in excess of the rate charged private 269-1J534. o rt t r Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) individuals. ~~~~: c:~% ~~~!:~~dfi~~~~:::f:,t~~nr:'ID~/~::" ~:::e~ ~~:~~~~ all programs .~r ae . . I rell 55 of the funding sourcelneluding Federal tal status, abll!fY. o~ na~~'!,81 °lnA~.!"flro~d,rilnlstratlon Federal Highway Administration Transit Admlmstration, r~era ~Ia J and State of Alaska Funds. 11Ie DOT&PF eOmp!ies.withlntle/flcaOfnt~::C~i~j~p#~t~~~~~~~~:~: tfe:::;o~nt~; vfduals with a heanng Imps rmen Deal (fOD) af (907) 269-0473. Subscribed nd sworn to before me this 30th day of June, 2014 ~rd tl1~ ~\1&f\VSb
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being first duly sworn on oath NOTICE OF INTENT TO BEGIN ENGINEERING deposes and says that helshe AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES is an accounting clerk of Sterling HlghwIY: MP 15HU Rlhlbllltition Anchor Point to Blycrllt Hili the Anchorage Daily News, a Prolect No. 58108
daily newspaper. That said Th. Alaska Departm.nt of Transportation and PubliC Facllltl.s (DDT&PF), In coop.ratlon with tho Fed.ral Highway, Is SOliciting comm.nts and Informa· newspaper has been approved as tlon on a proposal to rehabilitate, and construct saf.1y Improvements on ths St.rllng Highway b.tw"n mll.post (MP) 157, Anchor POint, and MP 169, a proof of publication and it now Bayerest Hillin Hom", AI.ska. Th. purpos. of this propos,d proj,et Is to reo store structural Integrity, Increas! safety, reduce congestion, and mprove the and has been published in the trav.l.fllcl.ncy of th. St.rtlng Highway. Th. propos,d wort< would Includo: • R.constructlng tho roadway English language continually as a • Roallgnlng horizontal and v.rtlcal curv.s • Adding passing and climbing lan.s daily newspaper in Anchorage, • Improving Intors,ctlons • R.placlng Culv.rts throughout tho corridor Alaska, and it is now and during • Construct a bridge ovor tho North Fort< Anchor Rlvor • R.placlng tho brldg. ovor tho Soulh Fork Anchor Rlv" all said time was printed in an • 'Incrmlng tho should" width • Cloarlng vog,tatlon office maintained at the aforesaid This propos.d proJ,ct will comply with S.Cllon t06 of tho National Historic Pres.rvatlon ACI; Emutlv. Ord.ra: 11990 (W.tlands Prot.ctlon), 11988 place of publication of said (Floodplain Prot.ctlon), 12898 (Envlronm.ntal Justlc.), tho Cloan Air Act, Cloan Waf" Act, Fish and Wlldll1. Coordln,tlon Act, and U.S. DOT Act newspaper. That the annexed is Soctlon 4(f). • a copy of an advertisement To .nsure that all posslbl. factora are consldor.d, pi .... provld. wrlfl.n com· m.nts to tho following address by August 8, 2014. as it was published in regular Brian Elliofl, Rlglenll Envlronmentll M,nager OOT6PF Preliminary Ollign 6 Envlronmlntal issues (and not in supplemental P.O . Box 198900 fonn) of said newspaper on Anchorag., Alllki 99519·8900 It you hive .ny Qu,st/ons or "quIre ,ddftlon.llnform.tlon, pfeas, con tie' Tom Schmid, 6/28/ 14 RE., Pro/tet M.flIQ'r, .,269·0543 or T.,.Lyn Stan,. Envlronm,nt" Impact Analyst, at 269.()5$4. and that such newspaper was It Is the policy of th, Alaska D'partm.nt of Transpor1ltlon .5 Public Fac/lltl,s (DOT&PF) th., no f)frson shill Of excluded from (JIrtlcfPltlon In, or bI d,nl,d b,n,ffts of any.nd regularly distributed to its ." progflms or .ctlvltf8S W8 provld8 NSBd on ,,~, religIon, color, (J8nd8r, 8g8, trllri· tal status, ability, or ",t/o",1 orlaln, reg.rrJl8SS of th8 funding SOUfCf Including F8d8rsJ TransIt Admlnlstratfon, Fld8ral Aviation Admln/stfltlon, Fed8ra/ Highway AdmInIstration subscribers during all of said .nd Stat8 of AJaskl Funds. period. That the full amount of Ttl8 DOT&PF campf/8s wIth nt/811 of th8 Am8ricans wIth Disabllltl8s Act of 1990. Indl· vldul/s with a huring ImPllrm8nt Cln contact OOT&PF It our TI/8phoflf D8v1~ for IhB the fee charged for the foregoing Osa' (TOO) at (907) 269·0473. publication is not in excess of the rate charged pri vate individuals. PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, } STATE OF ALASKA 55:
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Sterling Highway: MP 157-169 Rehabilitation Anchor Point to Baycrest HIli Project No. 58106
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF). in cooperation with the Federal Highway, is soliciting comments and information on a proposal to rehabilitate, and construct safety Improvements on the Star· ling Highway between milepost (MP) 157, Anchor Point, and MP 169, Bayerest Hill in Homer, Alaska. The purpose of this proposed project is to restore structural integrity, increase safety, reduce congestion, and improve the travel efficiency of the Sterling Highway. The proposed work would include: Reconstructi ng the roadway Realigning horizontal and vertical curves Adding passi ng and climbing lanes Improving intersections Replacing culverts throughout the corridor Construct a bridge over the North Fork Anchor River Replacing the bridge over the South Fork Anchor River Increasing the shoulder width Clearing vegetation This proposed project will comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act; Executive Orders: 11990 (Wetlands Protection). 11988 (Floodplain Protection) . 12898 (Environmental Justice), the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and U.S. DOT Act Section 4(f). To ensure that all possible factors are considered, please provide wrinen comments to the following address by August B. 2014. Brian ElIion, Regional Environmental Managor DOT&PF Preliminary Design & Environmental P.O. Box 196900 Anchorage, Alaska 99519·6900 If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Tom Schmid, PE. , Project Manager, at 269·0543 or TaraLyn Stone: Environmenta/lmpact Analyst, at 269·0534. It is the policy of the Alaska Department of Tr'ansp ortation & Public Fa cilities (DOT&PF) that no person shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of any and all programs or activities we provide based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, ability, or national origin, regardless of the funding source including Federal Tr'ans;' Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration and State of Alaska Funds. The DOT&PF complies with Title /I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with a hearing impair· ment can contact DOT&PF at our Tetephone Device for tha Deaf (TOO) at (907) 269-0473. PUBLISH: 6129, 2014 0279(702 PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, } STATE OF ALASKA 55:
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Sterling Highway: MP 157-169 Rehabilitation Anchor Point to Baycrest HIli Project No. 58106
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF). in cooperation with the Federal Highway, is soliciting comments and information on a proposal to rehabilitate, and construct safety Improvements on the Star· ling Highway between milepost (MP) 157, Anchor Point, and MP 169, Bayerest Hill in Homer, Alaska. The purpose of this proposed project is to restore structural integrity, increase safety, reduce congestion, and improve the travel efficiency of the Sterling Highway. The proposed work would include: Reconstructi ng the roadway Realigning horizontal and vertical curves Adding passi ng and climbing lanes Improving intersections Replacing culverts throughout the corridor Construct a bridge over the North Fork Anchor River Replacing the bridge over the South Fork Anchor River Increasing the shoulder width Clearing vegetation This proposed project will comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act; Executive Orders: 11990 (Wetlands Protection). 11988 (Floodplain Protection) . 12898 (Environmental Justice), the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and U.S. DOT Act Section 4(f). To ensure that all possible factors are considered, please provide wrinen comments to the following address by August B. 2014. Brian ElIion, Regional Environmental Managor DOT&PF Preliminary Design & Environmental P.O. Box 196900 Anchorage, Alaska 99519·6900 If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Tom Schmid, PE. , Project Manager, at 269·0543 or TaraLyn Stone: Environmenta/lmpact Analyst, at 269·0534. It is the policy of the Alaska Department of Tr'ansp ortation & Public Fa cilities (DOT&PF) that no person shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of any and all programs or activities we provide based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, ability, or national origin, regardless of the funding source including Federal Tr'ans;' Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration and State of Alaska Funds. The DOT&PF complies with Title /I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with a hearing impair· ment can contact DOT&PF at our Tetephone Device for tha Deaf (TOO) at (907) 269-0473. PUBLISH: 6129, 2014 0279(702 SCOPING SUMMARY REPORT PLAN DOT&PF Project No. 58106
Federal Project No. 0211(052)
Prepared for: State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities 4111 Aviation Avenue Anchorage, Alaska 99519
Prepared by: DOWL 4041 B Street Anchorage, Alaska 99503 (907) 562-2000
March 2015
STERLING HIGHWAY MP 157-169 REHABILITATION PROJECT ANCHOR POINT TO BAYCREST HILL SCOPING SUMMARY REPORT
Prepared on behalf of: State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities 4111 Aviation Avenue Anchorage, Alaska 99501 DOT&PF Project No. 58106, Federal Project No. MGS-021-1652
Prepared by: DOWL 4041 B Street Anchorage, Alaska 99503 (907) 562-2000
DOWL W.O. 61608
March 2015
Sterling Highway MP 157-169 Rehabilitation Project Anchor Point, Alaska Scoping Summary Report W.O. 61608
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
1.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 1.1 General ...... 2 1.2 Project Purpose ...... 2 1.3 Project Team ...... 2 1.4 Public Involvement Method ...... 2 1.4.1 Mailing List of Potentially Affected Stakeholders ...... 3 1.4.2 Field Crew Information Sheets ...... 3 1.4.3 Informational Flyer/Meeting Announcement ...... 3 1.4.4 Fact Sheet ...... 4 1.4.5 Advertisements ...... 4 1.4.6 Project Website ...... 4 1.4.7 Interactive Map ...... 4 1.4.8 Project Email ...... 5 1.4.9 Agency Scoping Letter ...... 5 1.4.10 Comment Forms...... 5
2.0 PUBLIC AND AGENCY SCOPING ...... 5 2.1 Public Participation ...... 5 2.1.1 Public Meetings ...... 5 2.1.2 Public Comment Summary ...... 6 2.2 AGENCY PARTICIPATION ...... 7 2.2.1 Agency Scoping Meeting ...... 7 2.2.2 Agency Comment Summary ...... 7
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont) FIGURES Page Figure 1: Location and Vicinity Map...... 1
APPENDICES Appendix A ...... Public Mailing List Appendix B ...... Field Crew Information Sheet Appendix C ...... Sterlinghighwaymp157-169.com Materials Appendix D ...... Additional Information Appendix E ...... Public and Agency Scoping Meetings Appendix F...... Public Scoping Comment Summary Appendix G ...... Agency Scoping Comment Summary Appendix H ...... Roll Plot of Project Corridor at Agency Meeting Appendix I ...... Agency Scoping Packet
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LIST OF ACRONYMS
DOT&PF ...... Department of Transportation and Public Facilities FHWA ...... Federal Highways Administration KPB ...... Kenai Peninsula Borough MP ...... Mile Post NEPA ...... National Environmental Policy Act NTC...... Ninilchik Traditional Council ROW ...... right-of-way
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is proposing to rehabilitate, realign, and construct safety improvements on the Sterling Highway between mileposts (MP) 157 (Anchor Point) and 169 (Baycrest Hill), in the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB), Alaska. The scoping process will be conducted in accordance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. This scoping summary report compiles comments received and summarizes the issues raised by the public and affected agencies during project scoping.
Figure 1: Location and Vicinity Map
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1.1 General
The Sterling Highway is the only surface transportation route between Soldotna and Homer. The section between Anchor Point and Baycrest Hill was built in the 1950s and realigned along the Anchor River in 1960. The road has remained largely unimproved since it was originally constructed. It is classified as a rural principal arterial and provides surface access to Anchor Point and the City of Homer. The highway has a minimum 200 foot right-of-way (ROW) which contains 12-foot lanes, four-foot shoulders, embankments, and open ditch drainage.
1.2 Project Purpose
The purpose of the proposed project is to restore structural integrity, reduce congestion, and improve the drivability and safety of the Sterling Highway from MP 157 - 169 (Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill).
1.3 Project Team
DOT&PF
• Tom Schmid, P.E., Project Manager • Quinten Ardnt, Consultant Coordinator • Kathy Shea, Environmental Analyst
DOWL
• Steve Noble, P.E., Contract Manager • Brad Melocik, P.E., Project Manager • Alex Prosak, P.E., Project Engineer • Kristen Hansen, Environmental Services Lead • Lesley Lepley, Public Involvement
1.4 Public Involvement Method
A public involvement and scoping plan outlines the methods used to encourage project participation by notifying and soliciting information from agencies, organizations, and the public.
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Methods included:
• Public Meetings • Project Site Visits • Project Website and Email Address • Interactive Map • Project Flyers/Newsletters • Agency Meeting
1.4.1 Mailing List of Potentially Affected Stakeholders
A compressive mailing list identifying all residents within the project vicinity, the general public, persons who expressed interest in the project, and affected agencies was developed for this project. The agencies/officials list includes local, state, and federal resource agencies and officials who might have an interest or concern, environmental or otherwise, in the project. The two lists contain approximately 750 addresses combined and are included in Appendix A.
1.4.2 Field Crew Information Sheets
Project team members conducted an initial survey of the project area in Summer 2014. Crews were supplied with information sheets for distribution to any interested parties. The sheets contained a DOWL point of contact for individuals to contact to request additional project information. These information sheets are included in Appendix B.
1.4.3 Informational Flyer/Meeting Announcement
An informational flyer advertising the public scoping meetings was generated and mailed to the project distribution list on August 29, 2014. The flyer contained a project description, times and locations of the public meetings, a project location and vicinity map, and project information such as the website and email address. The flyer is included in Appendix C.
In addition, public meeting flyers were posted at Homer Public Library, Kachemak Gear Shed, Cosmic Kitchen, Two Sisters, Carrs Grocery, Fritz Creek Post Office/ General Store, Homer Post Office, K Bay Coffee and the Anchor Point Senior Center on September 2, 2014.
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1.4.4 Fact Sheet
In addition to flyers, DOWL generated a Fact Sheet to address some of the most common questions regarding the proposed project. Topics included project description, project phasing, schedule, proposed typical cross section, project objectives, and extra elements under consideration for the project design, as well as website and contact information and a solicitation for input. This fact sheet is included in Appendix C.
1.4.5 Advertisements
Advertisements for the project included a public meeting announcement in the Alaska Dispatch News on September 4, 2014, and Homer News (weekly newspaper) on September 4, 2014. There was also a 30-second radio spot that aired ten times on Homer radio station KBBI. These announcements are included in Appendix D.
Additional advertisements were accessible on the DOT&PF Facebook page, KBBI Facebook page, KBBI Community Calendar, the DOT&PF Calendar, and on the Alaska Business Monthly website (akbizmag.com).
1.4.6 Project Website
DOWL developed, hosts, and maintains a project website at sterlinghwymp157-169.com. The website provides project specific information including the project area boundary, objectives, schedule, contact information, and a venue to submit public comments. The website was advertised on all public meeting materials. Materials from the website are available in Appendix C of this report.
1.4.7 Interactive Map
DOWL also developed an interactive map which is accessible through the project website. The map allows visitors to comment on a specific spot on the map. After an email address is entered and a comment is made, an icon appears on the map that indicates the location and topic of the comment, which can be read by subsequent website visitors who click on the icon. Comment categories include traffic/freight, scenic, access, safety, non-motorized, and miscellaneous. Interactive map comments are collected weekly, delivered to the project manager, and added to the working comment summary.
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1.4.8 Project Email
A project email address, [email protected], was established as another venue for the public to submit project related comments and questions. The project email is checked daily and responses are provided.
1.4.9 Agency Scoping Letter
Agency scoping letters containing preliminary environmental research were sent out in November 2014 to potentially affected agencies. Letters requested agencies to provide feedback on potential environmental impacts to resources under their jurisdiction. The agency scoping letter is included in Appendix I.
1.4.10 Comment Forms
A project comment form was created and made available at public meetings and is included in Appendix E. The form included a designated area for the commenter to provide opinions and contact information. Commentors are added to the project distribution list to receive project information and updates.
2.0 PUBLIC AND AGENCY SCOPING
Public and agency scoping provides opportunities for stakeholders to get involved in a project by providing ideas and identifying concerns. This allows the project team to for gather available data, identify potential data gaps, and recognize key issues to be considered in preparing the environmental document.
2.1 Public Participation 2.1.1 Public Meetings
Two public scoping meetings were held. The first meeting was at Homer Middle School on September 15, 2014. The second meeting was at Anchor Point Senior Center on September 16, 2014. Both public meetings started at 5:00 p.m. and ended at 7:00 p.m. Community members signed in and were encouraged to discuss project issues and concerns with the project team during the two open house segments of the public meeting. Participants were invited to submit comments on the comment sheets as well to document their concerns on roll plots of the project
Page 5 Sterling Highway MP 157-169 Rehabilitation Project Anchor Point, Alaska Scoping Summary Report W.O. 61608 area. These items are included in Appendix E. The project staff gave presentations from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with the following topics being addressed:
• Meeting Purpose • Existing Conditions • Corridor Issues and Concerns • Work Completed to Date • Project Description • Typical Sections • Environmental and NEPA Processes • Project Funding • Development Process • How to Provide Input
Approximately 19 individuals attended the meeting in Homer and approximately 31 people attended the meeting in Anchor Point.
Comments collected from the interactive map have been included with the public scoping comments and added to the scoping comment summary.
2.1.2 Public Comment Summary
A total of 43 comments were received during the public scoping comment period (ending October 16). A detailed comment summary is located in Appendix F. Main concerns included:
• Safety within the project corridor needs to be improved. • Sight distances need to be improved throughout the corridor, especially at driveways. • The curve between MP 157 and 159 needs to be straightened. • The curve between MP 167 and 169 needs to be straightened. • Right and turn lanes are recommended at Diamond Ridge Road due to the grade of the highway. • Passing lanes and climbing lanes need to be added in various places throughout the project corridor. • The bridge at MP 161 should be widened. • The project may impact private property. • There are drainage issues near MP 160.9.
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• The project should aim to minimize impact on fishing streams. • The project should prioritize to align the road in the opposite direction of homes.
2.2 AGENCY PARTICIPATION 2.2.1 Agency Scoping Meeting
An agency scoping meeting was held on October 1, 2014 at the Kenai River Center in Soldotna, Alaska. The meeting started at 9 a.m. and ended at 10 a.m. Following a formal presentation of the proposed project the attending agency representatives discussed issues and concerns with the project team. A meeting sign in sheet is included in Appendix E. The following agencies were invited to the meeting (italicized agencies attended):
• KPB Habitat Protection • KPB Coastal Program • KPB Floodplain Management • Alaska State Parks • Alaska Department of Fish & Game • Kenai Watershed Forum • United States Army Corps of Engineers
A copy of the public scoping meeting PowerPoint (Appendix E) was provided, and a roll plot of the project corridor with proposed project elements labeled (Appendix H).
Agency meeting to discuss fish passage barriers on the Kenai Peninsula was held on December 11, 2014 and included DOT&PF, Kenai Watershed Forum, ADF&G, NOAA, and NWS. Ninilchik Traditional Council (NTC) and DOT&PF met on February 11, 2015 to discuss the project and NTC comments.
2.2.2 Agency Comment Summary
A total of 15 comments were received from various agencies with remarks, questions, or concerns regarding the proposed project. Agency comments were received through the scoping meeting, e-mail, and letter. A detailed summary of these comments is located in Appendix H.
Page 7 Sterling Highway MP 157-169 Rehabilitation Project Anchor Point, Alaska Scoping Summary Report W.O. 61608
The main concerns included:
• Design of culverts and bridges to meet fish passage for anadromous streams and potentially for fish bearing streams. • Need to review project for any adverse effects to essential fish habitat. • Section 404 permit is required to fill wetlands. • Multi-agency permit (conditional use, floodplain development, Title 16 fish habitat permit). • Identification of potential publicly owned or recreational properties. - Properties protected under 6(f)(3) provisions of the Land and Water Conservation Fund investment. - Adjacent properties with proposed land use. • Additional information and analysis is needed to evaluate sensitive resources potentially impacted by the project.
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JONES AUTUMN D 40647 CHINA POOT ST HOMER AK 99603 17103317 SHEFFLER MAX DEAN 928 OLD BETHLEHEM RD QUAKERTOWN PA 18951 17103321 KETTEL DENNIS C PO BOX 1702 SEQUIM WA 98382 17107003 17107006 ANDREW TERRY LEE PO BOX 242691 ANCHORAGE AK 99524 17125122 COAL CREEK PROPERTIES INC PO BOX 450 ERIE CO 80516 17302107 POLLACK JAMES E & PATRICIA L PO BOX 3726 HOMER AK 99603 17302110 STOVER RALPH PO BOX 173 HOMER AK 99603 17302202 WOODWAY EQUITIES LLC C/O SADIE M. GENNARO 709 S PALOMINO LN ANAHEIM CA 92807 17346004 TROPHY FISHING & HUNTING LODGE INC C/O CAROL GECZY PO BOX 92913 ANCHORAGE AK 99509 17352004 PLEZNAC DAVID 41930 CHARLIE DR HOMER AK 99603 17352027 CUNDIFF EVAN PAUL & VIRGINIA 41115 STERLING HWY HOMER AK 99603 17355007 GOLDMAN KENNETH J PO BOX 3513 HOMER AK 99603 17356004 WIBBENMEYER MERLIN J DECLARATION OF TRUST 17547 KILOANA CT EAGLE RIVER AK 99577 17374006 BROWNE STEWART W & ELAINE PO BOX 1404 HOMER AK 99603 17374014 GEAGEL MIKIE 41082 KAY CT HOMER AK 99603 17374021 MASON DEBORAH L & DONALD D PO BOX 54 BRIGGS TX 78608 17374027 GRICE TUREA & ANDERSON DENNIS PO BOX 3934 HOMER AK 99603 17374038 VELDSTRA STEVEN JOHN & STACEY LYNN PO BOX 913 HOMER AK 99603 17103131 FISK DOUGLAS W PO BOX 2105 HOMER AK 99603 17103330 HERBERT JILL E FAMILY TRUST PO BOX 1461 SEWARD AK 99664 17107023 GRAHAM PATRICIA M PO BOX 15216 FRITZ CREEK AK 99603 17107037 HEIMBOLD ADRIAN M & DAWN PO BOX 476 ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 17107038 TONEE WALKER OR CURRENT RESIDENT 34161 NORTH FORK RD ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9150 HELEN SCHWERT OR CURRENT RESIDENT 72229 NORTH FORK RD ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9646 RESIDENT 70965 NORTH FORK RD ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9348 MATTHEW VERBITSKY OR CURRENT RESIDENT 39251 LITTLE CREEK ST ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9171 RESIDENT 68021 JOLLY AVE ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9175 MELANIE MILLER OR CURRENT RESIDENT 67640 SANDY AVE ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9167 RESIDENT 67605 JOLLY AVE ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9175 PIKE AINSWORTH OR CURRENT RESIDENT 38794 SAYER RD ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9134 RESIDENT 68134 PLACER CT ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9169 RESIDENT 68127 PLACER CT ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9169 RESIDENT 68126 PLACER CT ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9169 JON KEE OR CURRENT RESIDENT 39068 WHITNEY ST ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9172 RESIDENT 36315 NORTH FORK RD ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9155 LARRY STAEHLE OR CURRENT RESIDENT 42443 OLD STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9458 CHRISTOPHER LOPEZ OR CURRENT RESIDENT 42414 OLD STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9458 ELIZABETH NEUMANN OR CURRENT RESIDENT 42410 OLD STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9458 RESIDENT 69084 HONORABLE DOW LING AVE ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9467 MARIE HERDEGEN OR CURRENT RESIDENT 69195 KAREN CIR ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9416 BRUCE HUNTING OR CURRENT RESIDENT 69075 KAREN CIR ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9416 DAVID HENDREN OR CURRENT RESIDENT 69180 KAREN CIR ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9416 JEFFREY THALMAN OR CURRENT RESIDENT 39295 GREG CT ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9459 RESIDENT 69055 H DOWLING AVE ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9460 JOHN COFFEY OR CURRENT RESIDENT 41099 OLD STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9456 REBECCA GINTER OR CURRENT RESIDENT 70160 ORIGINAL DR ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9464
Page A-16 RAY WELSH OR CURRENT RESIDENT 70309 ORIGINAL DR ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9464 JOHN SWEENEY OR CURRENT RESIDENT 70340 ORIGINAL DR ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9464
RESIDENT 70410 ORIGINAL DR ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9464 JONATHAN TAYLOR OR CURRENT RESIDENT 70320 ORIGINAL DR ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9464 MARI TURTAINEN OR CURRENT RESIDENT 40894 OLD STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9455 CORRY THOMAS OR CURRENT RESIDENT 70130 ORIGINAL DR ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9464 STEVE MAZEN OR CURRENT RESIDENT 69655 ROLLINS WAY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9411 SHEILA VELLES OR CURRENT RESIDENT 41080 OLD STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9456 RESIDENT 40606 OLD STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9455 RESIDENT 40700 OLD STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9455 WILLIAM WALDORF OR CURRENT RESIDENT 40055 OLD STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9454 RESIDENT 39952 OLD STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9454 BONI MCNATT OR CURRENT RESIDENT 70346 OLDRE CT ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9405 MICHAEL SALZMANN OR CURRENT RESIDENT 39529 OLD STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9453 MICHAEL GALLEGOS OR CURRENT RESIDENT 70608 NJ CT ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9402 AUDREY KONOPKA OR CURRENT RESIDENT 70650 NJ CT ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9402 BRANDI SCHUERMAN OR CURRENT RESIDENT 39123 OLD STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9453 JASON SCOLES OR CURRENT RESIDENT 71222 SIRI CT ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9461 RESIDENT 71227 SIRI CT ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9461 RESIDENT 71252 SIRI CT ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9461 RESIDENT 37727 OLD STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9450 KATHERINE SIMPSON OR CURRENT RESIDENT 37500 OLD STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9466 KEVIN STRONG OR CURRENT RESIDENT 37675 OLD STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9450 RESIDENT 37655 OLD STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9450 THOMAS CUSTER OR CURRENT RESIDENT 37153 OLD STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9503 LAWRENCE DALLAS OR CURRENT RESIDENT 37014 OLD STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9503 RICHARD GINTER OR CURRENT RESIDENT 36626 OLD STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9553 NEVA JOHNSON OR CURRENT RESIDENT 35451 STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9507 RESIDENT 35769 STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9508 PATRICIA LIGENZA OR CURRENT RESIDENT 35953 STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9508 MARSHA GRAHAM OR CURRENT RESIDENT 37781 STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9446 JULES BLACHA OR CURRENT RESIDENT 37895 STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9446 JOSEPHINE SHUPERT OR CURRENT RESIDENT 38755 STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9448 RUTH MITCHELL OR CURRENT RESIDENT 38096 STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9446 DOROTHY FLINT OR CURRENT RESIDENT 35410 STERLING HWY ANCHOR POINT AK 99556 9507 TANYA CORRADO OR CURRENT RESIDENT 42080 NESS CIR HOMER AK 99603 9100 RESIDENT 41965 LOOKOUT DR UNIT A HOMER AK 99603 9121 MAKO HAGGERTY OR CURRENT RESIDENT 67560 WALTER THOMAS RD HOMER AK 99603 9352 LORI SORROWS OR CURRENT RESIDENT 67524 WALTER THOMAS RD HOMER AK 99603 9352 GLENN BREWER OR CURRENT RESIDENT 67925 WALTER THOMAS RD HOMER AK 99603 9352 RESIDENT 67448 GREEN TIMBERS RD HOMER AK 99603 9245 RESIDENT 41420 STERLING HWY HOMER AK 99603 9101 KRIS CAMPBELL OR CURRENT RESIDENT 39600 STERLING HWY HOMER AK 99603 9131 EVAN CUNDIFF OR CURRENT RESIDENT 41115 STERLING HWY HOMER AK 99603 9101 RESIDENT 40935 RUTH WAY HOMER AK 99603 9113 RESIDENT 41140 RUTH WAY HOMER AK 99603 9117 BRYAN HAWKINS OR CURRENT RESIDENT 67725 DIAMOND RIDGE RD HOMER AK 99603 9115 HEATHER JOHNSON OR CURRENT RESIDENT 67565 DIAMOND RIDGE RD HOMER AK 99603 9103 WARREN LIEBERS OR CURRENT RESIDENT 41030 SOLSTICE DR HOMER AK 99603 8306
Page A-17 RESIDENT 40990 SOLSTICE DR HOMER AK 99603 8343 AMY GORDON OR CURRENT RESIDENT 41095 SOLSTICE DR HOMER AK 99603 8306
BOYD WALKER OR CURRENT RESIDENT 40920 SOLSTICE DR HOMER AK 99603 8343 MICHAEL TRACY OR CURRENT RESIDENT 41320 KAY CT HOMER AK 99603 9109 AMANDA BARTH OR CURRENT RESIDENT 41047 KAY CT HOMER AK 99603 9109 RESIDENT 41215 RUTH WAY HOMER AK 99603 9117 RANDALL CREAMER OR CURRENT RESIDENT 40970 RUTH WAY HOMER AK 99603 9113 RONALD SENUNGETUK OR CURRENT RESIDENT 41020 RUTH WAY HOMER AK 99603 9113 RESIDENT 41066 RUTH WAY UNIT A HOMER AK 99603 9113 RESIDENT 40861 KAY CT HOMER AK 99603 9109 ALLISON LENTZ OR CURRENT RESIDENT 67673 KATHY CT HOMER AK 99603 9122 MICHELLE GEAGEL OR CURRENT RESIDENT 41082 KAY CT HOMER AK 99603 9109 JOHN KUKLIS OR CURRENT RESIDENT 41272 KAY CT HOMER AK 99603 9109 MARK DAVIS OR CURRENT RESIDENT 40870 SOLSTICE DR HOMER AK 99603 8343 SHARLENE ROOKER OR CURRENT RESIDENT 40909 SOLSTICE DR HOMER AK 99603 8343 LAWRENCE PRATT OR CURRENT RESIDENT 40958 SOLSTICE DR HOMER AK 99603 8343 JEFFREY DRUHOT OR CURRENT RESIDENT 67659 ROYLE LN HOMER AK 99603 9138 RESIDENT 41326 KAY CT HOMER AK 99603 9109 REBECCA TURNER OR CURRENT RESIDENT 40660 AGUSTA CIR HOMER AK 99603 9107 OLGA AMARAL OR CURRENT RESIDENT 67513 AGUSTA LN HOMER AK 99603 9124 RESIDENT 67051 DIAMOND RIDGE RD HOMER AK 99603 9133 DARRELL BEEKER OR CURRENT RESIDENT 40889 BELNAP DR HOMER AK 99603 9105 KEITH KOHLER OR CURRENT RESIDENT 67159 DIAMOND RIDGE RD HOMER AK 99603 9133 GARY CATLETT OR CURRENT RESIDENT 40641 AGUSTA CIR HOMER AK 99603 9107 KEVIN WYATT OR CURRENT RESIDENT 40635 BELNAP DR HOMER AK 99603 9105 BRIAN OWENS OR CURRENT RESIDENT 40601 BELNAP DR HOMER AK 99603 9105 MICHAEL HALSTEAD OR CURRENT RESIDENT 40730 KAY CT HOMER AK 99603 9108 STACEY BUCKELEW OR CURRENT RESIDENT 66584 DIAMOND RIDGE RD HOMER AK 99603 9266 RESIDENT 40815 BELNAP DR HOMER AK 99603 9105 RESIDENT 66665 FRY CT HOMER AK 99603 9287 TIMOTHY HEMMRICH OR CURRENT RESIDENT 66810 DIAMOND RIDGE RD HOMER AK 99603 9229 PATRICIA BELLAMY OR CURRENT RESIDENT 40558 BELNAP DR HOMER AK 99603 9105 JOSIAH BROOKS OR CURRENT RESIDENT 66616 SUZIS TRAIL LN HOMER AK 99603 9132 JOSEPH DWYER OR CURRENT RESIDENT 41090 SOLSTICE DR HOMER AK 99603 8306 PATRICK GERRETY OR CURRENT RESIDENT 66888 DIAMOND RIDGE RD HOMER AK 99603 9229 RESIDENT 40785 BELNAP DR HOMER AK 99603 9105 RESIDENT 40935 BELNAP DR HOMER AK 99603 9137 RESIDENT 40955 BELNAP DR HOMER AK 99603 9137 TIMOTHY BROCKHOFF OR CURRENT RESIDENT 40975 BELNAP DR HOMER AK 99603 9137 MELINDA FORREST OR CURRENT RESIDENT 41165 BELNAP DR HOMER AK 99603 9136 HERBERT RICE OR CURRENT RESIDENT 40679 KAY CT HOMER AK 99603 9108 RESIDENT 40395 FOREST DR HOMER AK 99603 9102 LISA CROFT OR CURRENT RESIDENT 40465 FOREST DR HOMER AK 99603 9102 KARMEN CLASSEN OR CURRENT RESIDENT 40305 FOREST DR HOMER AK 99603 9102 MELISSA SCHABERT-BECKER OR CURRENT RESIDENT 40592 OVERSON CIR HOMER AK 99603 9106 PAUL RAUCH OR CURRENT RESIDENT 40737 LOFTY LN HOMER AK 99603 9243 RESIDENT 66600 DIAMOND RIDGE RD HOMER AK 99603 9265 JOANNE LOFGREN OR CURRENT RESIDENT 40600 LOFTY LN HOMER AK 99603 9243 RESIDENT 66345 DIAMOND RIDGE RD HOMER AK 99603 9267
Page A-18 RESIDENT 66450 DIAMOND RIDGE RD HOMER AK 99603 9266 Amanda Berthelot P. O. Box 305 Anchor Point AK 99556 0305
Fred & Vera Reutov P.O. Box 429 Anchor Point AK 99556 0429 Robert & Irene Mitchell 3725 Montpelier Court Anchorage AK 99503 4635 Gary & Louella Buzunis Family Trust P.O. Box 39376 Ninilchik AK 99639 0376 Jay & Rebecca Wright P. O. Box 1297 Anchor Point AK 99556 1297 Alan & Carol Lima 384 Crescent Drive Roseville CA 95678 6105 Anchor River Inn, Inc. P. O. Box 154 Anchor Point AK 99556 0154 Duan Harvey & Susan Fritsch P.O. Box 1351 Anchor Point AK 99556 1351 Susan Williams Living Trust P.O. Box 151 Anchor Point AK 99556 0151 John M. Murray P. O. Box 1418 Anchor Point AK 99556 Charles Graham 37781 Sterling Hwy Anchor Point AK 99556 Kathy Kays 34845 Sterling Hwy Anchor Point AK 99556 Cliff Shafer 34481 North Fork Road Anchor Point AK 99556 Brok Shafer P. O. Box 1052 Anchor Point AK 99556
Appendix B
Field Crew Information Sheet
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Page B-2 Project Description The objective of the proposed Sterling Highway Milepost 157-169 Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill project is to restore the structural integrity, increase safety, reduce congestion, and improve travel efficiency of the Sterling Highway from MP 157-169. Anticipated work will include addition of passing/climbing lanes, replacement of bridges and culverts, stabilization of stream banks, an Environmental Assessment and related permitting, and required improvements to the roadway in accordance with DOT&PF 3R criteria. This project is being completed using a combination of state and federal funds and is being developed in accordance with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidelines.
Project Phasing The goal of the first phase of this project is to conduct the work necessary to complete the scoping process; preliminary capacity, traffic, and safety analysis; environmental studies; and preliminary engineering work.
We Welcome Your Input!
Email your thoughts and ideas to the project team at [email protected]. The team will periodically update the website with meeting materials, reports and other project documents.
We will add your email and/or mailing address to the project mailing list, and let you know the dates and loca- tions of public meetings for the project.
Need More Information?
Updates and project information are available on our website: [email protected].
Contact us: Mari Gallion, Public Involvement Planner [email protected] (907) 562-2000
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Page B-4 Appendix C
Sterlinghighwaymp157-169.com
Materials
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Page C-2 Public Scoping Meetings in HOMER and ANCHOR POINT: Homer: Monday, September 15, 2014 | 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Homer Middle School| 500 Sterling Highway | Homer, AK 99603 Anchor Point: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 | 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please Join Us!Anchor Point Senior Center | 72750 Milo Fritz Ave. |Anchor Point, AK 99556 Page C-3
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is soliciting comments and input from the public on a proposal to reconstruct the Sterling Highway between Milepost 157 and169. Anticipated work may include: k Reconstructing the roadway k Constructing a bridge over the North Fork Anchor River k Realigning horizontal and vertical curves k Replacing the bridge over the South Fork Anchor River k Adding passing and climbing lanes k Increasing the shoulder width k Improving intersections k Clearing vegetation k Replacing culverts throughout the corridor
To submit comments, or for more information contact: Mari Gallion, Public Involvement Planner | DOWL HKM 4041 B Street | Anchorage, Alaska 99503 [email protected] | www.sterlinghwymp157-169.com Sterling Highway MP 157-169: Public Scoping Meetings Please join us for public scoping meetings to Anchor Point to discuss the Sterling Highway MP 157-169: Baycrest Hill Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill Project (AKSAS#58106). HOMER: Monday, September 15, 2014 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Homer Middle School 500 Sterling Highway Homer, AK 99603
Page C-4 ANCHOR POINT: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Anchor Point Senior Center 72750 Milo Fritz Avenue Anchor Point, AK 99556
Homer Meeting Location Spruceview Ave Anchor Point Bartlett St Meeting Location Ester Ave
Public Scoping Sterling Hwy
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Alder St Meetings Laida Ave Rose Ave Thomas St Woods Forest Glen Dr id e
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✳ v Birch St Sterling Hwy e Clutts Ave Granross St ✳ September 15 & 16, 2014 Sterling Hwy Milo Fritz Ave Waddell St Fireweed Meadows
Chris Tulin Dr Bowen St
Crittenden Dr
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Alder St Project Background For more information, please visit our website: The Alaska Department of transportation sterlinghwymp157-169.com and Public facilities (DOT&PF) is seeking input from the public on a proposal to Contact Information reconstruct the Sterling Highway between To submit comments, or for additional MP 157 and 169. Anticipated work may information on the Sterling Highway MP include: 157-169: Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill • Reconstructing the roadway project, contact: • Realigning horizontal and vertical curves
Page C-5 • Adding passing and climbing lanes
• Improving intersections Mari Gallion
First Name Last Name Street Address State, City Zip • Replacing culverts throughout the corridor Public Involvement Planner | DOWL HKM • Constructing a bridge over the North Fork 907-562-2000 Anchor River Project Email: sterlinghwymp157-169@ • Replacing the bridge over the South Fork Anchor River dowlhkm.com • Increasing the shoulder width • Clearing vegetation
Project Schedule
DOWL HKM DOWL Attn: Mari Gallion 4041 B Street Anchorage, Alaska 99503 Please join us! join Please Project Description The Alaska Department of Transporta on and Public Facili es is proposing improvements to Sterling Highway Milepost 157-169: Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill to restore the structural integrity, increase safety, reduce conges on, and im- prove travel efficiency of the Sterling Highway from MP 157-169. Preliminary engineering and environmental assess- ment services began in Summer 2014 and will con nue with construc on scheduled to start in 2019. An cipated work may include addi on of passing and climbing lanes, replacement of bridges and culverts, intersec on improvements, shoulder widening, stabiliza on of stream banks, and required improvements to rehabilitate, resurface, and restore the roadway. This project is being completed using a combina on of state and federal funds and is being developed in accordance with Federal Highway Administra on (FHWA) guidelines. Project Phasing The first phase of this project will complete the scoping process; preliminary capacity, traffic, and safety analysis; public involvement; surveying; environmental studies; and preliminary engineering work. Staff will be conduc ng field inves ga- ons over the next few years in support of this project. Future design and right-of-way acquisi on phases are scheduled for comple on in 2018 to enable construc on to start in 2019. The corridor may be broken into mul ple construc on pro- jects to accommodate available funding.
Environmental and Preliminary Engineering Summer 2014 - Spring 2016
Design and Permitting 2016 - 2018
Right-of-Way Acquisition 2016 - 2018
Construction Spring 2019
Public comments will be gathered throughout the project. Please let us know your com- ments and concerns. We Welcome Your Input!
Email your thoughts and ideas to the project team at [email protected]. The team will periodically update the website with mee ng materials, reports and other project documents. We will add your email and/or mailing address to the project mailing list, and let you know the dates and loca ons of public mee ngs for the project.
Need More Information? Updates and project informa on are available on our website: www.sterlinghwymp157-169.com
Tom Schmid, P. E., DOT&PF Project Manager Mari Gallion, Public Involvement Planner [email protected] [email protected] (907) 269-0543 (907) 562-2000
Page C-6 Proposed Typical Cross-Section
The proposed improvements will include new pavement, hydrology, and earthwork to extend the life of the exis ng facility.
Speci ically, the project will:
≠# Resolve maintenance issues (e.g. guardrail, signage, striping, pavement, etc.) ≠# Include safety improvements where substan ated by historical crash data, such as:
♠# Intersec on improvements (e.g. turning lanes and changes to improve sight distance)
♠# Moose warning signs and clearing
♠# Shoulder widening in specific segments
Additional project elements under consideration include:
≠# Curve realignment,
≠# New bridges at North and South Fork Anchor Rivers,
≠# New passing and climbing lanes,
≠# New culverts,
≠# 8’ shoulders throughout, and
≠# Clearing of the right-of-way.
Page C-7 State of Alaska Project No. 58106
Subject: Sterling Hwy MP 157-169: Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill—Public Scoping Meeting Date: September 15, 2014 Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location: Homer Middle School, 500 Sterling Highway, Homer, AK 99603
MEETING NOTES The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) and DOWL HKM conducted a public scoping meeting for the Sterling Hwy MP 157-169: Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill project on Monday, September 15, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Homer Middle School. The purpose of the meeting was to solicit comments and input from the public on a proposal to reconstruct Sterling Highway from MP 157 to 169. Nineteen people were in attendance with 19 people signing in.
The meeting announcement appeared in the September 4th edition of both the Homer News and the Homer Tribune weekly local newspapers, and an informational brochure was mailed to 673 area residents. The meeting was also announced with a 30-second spot that ran ten times on Homer public radio station KBBI, on the Alaska Business Monthly website, on the State of Alaska DOT&PF Facebook page, and on the State of Alaska Online Public Notice website.
The meeting was held as an open house from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a presentation from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Representatives from the project team were present to discuss project details, clarify information, and answer questions until 7:00 p.m.
Project materials included display boards with project background, typical sections, and project schedule; as well as a ten-foot roll plot of the project area and proposed improvements.
The public was encouraged to provide written feedback to the project team on roll plots, on comment forms, through the project-specific interactive map, or via email.
The following is a summary of the public questions/comments made during the meeting and project team responses:
Page C-8 State of Alaska Project No. 58106 September 15, 2014 Public Scoping Meeting Notes
There are some places along the road, next to a bluff for example, that the road could not be widened another 8 feet without dropping off. What would you do there?
Our emphasis will be to move the road away from a drop off or the river. If we can’t do that, we will find the best solution to accommodate it, which may involve using fill. We will coordinate with agencies to make sure our plan minimizes environmental impact. In the floods of 2002 there were many repairs made on an emergency basis, and repairs made in haste are not always the highest quality repairs.
You obviously look at crash data for moose. Do you also look at crash data for head-on collisions, and how far back do you look? Are you aware of the accident history at MP 168.5?
We look back about 10 years—for this project, that included the years from 2002 to 2012. And yes, that’s one of the curves we are focusing on improving. There are two sections in the project that will require horizontal alignment and that is one of them.
Roll Plot Comments
x MP 158-159: Straighten out the curve between these points. It gets icy on the shady part of the road. x MP 159-160: Put a passing lane here, near the gravel pit. x MP 160.5: The river in this area has a truncated meander. x MP 161: Make the bridge wider. x MP 162.4: Be advised there’s lots of scour in the river near the road here. x MP 163.8: Be advised there’s lots of scour on the Anchor River here. x MP 164.4: Add auxiliary lanes turning right on to N. Fork (northbound), as the angle makes turning difficult. x MP 164.9: There is often black ice here. x MP 165.5-167.5: Would like to see a climbing lane here. x MP 167: Would like to see left and right turn lanes here. x MP 167.09: Add a right and a left turn lane onto Diamond Ridge Road. This is a heavily used area for summer access to recreation area. x MP 167.1: Intersection is elevated relative to Diamond Ridge Road. Cars have difficulty getting up the hill in winter coming out of Diamond Ridge Road.
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Page C-9 State of Alaska Project No. 58106 September 15, 2014 Public Scoping Meeting Notes
x MP 167.5 to 169: Align the road so it makes a direct connection between these points (many options drawn on various roll plots). x MP 168.5: Make a new back access to Dutch Boy. x MP 168.5: Move the new alignment towards the area that doesn’t have any homes, etc.
Written Comments
x Wetlands? Drain to river! Will the road be maintained by the state?
x Please do not increase the speed limit.
x Please look carefully into the entry area to Dutch Boy property as it is very dangerous at any time. As for the bridge at Norman Lowell’s driveway, it would be grand to have it wider to accommodate the huge motorhomes and cars. Having a wider roadway will be appreciated for our safety.
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Page C-10 State of Alaska Project No. 58106
Subject: Sterling Hwy MP 157-169: Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill—Public Scoping Meeting Date: September 16, 2014 Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location: Anchor Point Senior Center, 72750 Milo Fritz Ave., Anchor Point, AK 99556
MEETING NOTES The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) and DOWL HKM conducted a public scoping meeting for the Sterling Hwy MP 157-169: Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill project on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Anchor Point Senior Center. The purpose of the meeting was to solicit comments and input from the public on a proposal to reconstruct Sterling Highway from MP 157 to 169. Thirty-one people were in attendance with 31 signing in on the sign-in sheet.
The meeting announcement appeared in the September 4th edition of both the Homer News and the Homer Tribune weekly local newspapers, and an informational brochure was mailed to 673 area residents. The meeting was also announced with a 30-second spot that ran ten times on Homer public radio station KBBI, on the Alaska Business Monthly website, on the State of Alaska DOT&PF Facebook page, and on the State of Alaska Online Public Notice website.
The meeting was held as an open house from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a presentation from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Representatives from the project team were present to discuss project details, clarify information, and answer questions until 7:00 p.m.
Project materials included display boards with project background, typical sections, and project schedule; as well as a ten-foot roll plot of the project area.
The public was encouraged to provide written feedback to the project team members on roll plots, on comment forms, through the project-specific interactive map, or via email.
The following is a summary of the public questions/comments made during the meeting and project team responses:
Will you be burying any utilities?
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Depending on how the design goes, we may be looking at utility relocation. We coordinate with the utility companies to achieve this.
What are you planning to do to accommodate the fishing holes adjacent to the road? You can tell where they are because people pull off in those areas whether or not there’s an official parking area.
There are five anadromous streams where fish passage improvements are proposed. This will include replacing the culverts and replacing bridges.
Are we going to have consistent access to and from our homes during construction?
There could be some delays during construction, but maintaining access—not only to the residents but also emergency access—is something the contractors are required to provide. If there are temporary closures of any kind, they will be well advertised.
Roll Plot Comments:
x MP 157: Improve the intersection at the school. x MP 157-158.6: Straighten the road. x MP 158.5: (from resident) Not adequate sight distance at this driveway. I am concerned about ROW acquisition and noise. Snow berms block visibility at the driveway causing a hazard. x MP 159: Is there a permit to fill wetland (east side)? x MP 159.5: Popular moose crossing area. x MP 160.9: Drainage issue at 160.9 (east side). x MP 161.3: Popular moose crossing area. x MP 161.5: Start a climbing lane here (southbound). x MP 164.4-164.8: Add auxiliary lanes from North Fork Road to Old Sterling. x MP 164.8: Cut vertical profile to deflect noise. x MP 168.7: This area could use a truck accelerator lane.
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Written Comments
x Pros for MP 157 include new open concept bridge would benefit not only local residents, as it would be less likely to fail when breakup occurs. All species of fish that migrate up would have a more natural waterway to traverse. Cons would be negative impact on our property as the preliminary plan would move the bridge closer to our cabin. This would take away from our privacy as well as negatively impacting the noise level.
x Black Water Bend MP 160.9 drainage changes since 2002 flood have resulted in big water problems! It has included drainage from Alute Street over the road into our back yard. Slough off from hill.
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Page C-14 Lima St Legend Milepost Right-of-way Parcel Owner North Fork Rd Beaver Creek Sabea Cir City of Homer I Benson Rd Parcels Climbing Lane Kenai Peninsula Borough Intersection Passing Lane DNR North Fork Creek Improvements 161 Melody Wy RoadwayDusty St New Bridge Two Moose Old Sterling Hwy BLM Elvas Ct Anchor River Karen Cir Anchor River Derrick Rd Heatley St & Road Alignment Seldovia Native Assn Inc Ave Thurmand Griner Ave Anchor River State Recreation Site 160 157 Anchor River SEGMENT 159 Docs Rd 1 Anchor River New Bridge
Kathryn Ave Sterling Hwy Passing Lane 162 School Ave Kenton Ct Evaluate Need Horizontal Curve 163 For Intersection Anchor River State Realignment Improvements Recreation Area Nelson St O ld 158 Climbing Lane Passing Lane S SEGMENT te r 2 l i Rosehip Dr n Kaiola Ave
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Hoag Ct w Page C-15 y Old Sterling Hwy Anchor River Ida St
Luke Rd Spruceview Ave Kathryn Ave Anchor River
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Anchor River Sayer Rd Belnap Dr Forrest Dr
164 Ruby Creek Agusta Ln North Fork Rd Ruby Creek Maintenance St 169 163
Passing Lane Kay Ct Rosehi Dr 165
SEGMENT Diamond Ridge Rd Evaluate Need 2 SEGMENT For Intersection Evaluate Need Kaiola Ave Taxidermy Rd 166 3 Improvements Climbing Lane For Intersection Cirrostratus lp Climbing Lane Royle Ln Kaiola Ave Evaluate Need Improvements Cirrus Rd Old Sterling Hwy For Intersection Ruth Wy
Lyric Cir Improvements Shane Cir
Sterling Hwy 168 Legend Milepost Right-of-way Parcel Owner Horizontal Curve 167 Clara Cir City of Homer Feet Parcels Climbing Lane 0150 300 600 900 1,200 Realignment Kenai Peninsula Borough Intersection Passing Lane Virgina Ave DNR Bluff Rd Improvements Cundiff Ct Melody Wy RoadwayDusty St Old Sterling Hwy BLM Karen Cir Green Timbers Rd W Thomas Rd Seldovia Native Assn Inc DiamondCreek
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Additional Information
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Page D-5 I.AG( II> SrORTS I THURSDAY. ~[rTEM8[R 4. 201 4 HOMER NEWS Homer girls, SoHi boys take No.1 spots in Homer Invite
UV MCKIUII~: N JACKINSKV Next week the tcam he(lds north for back-to·back meets. .<;TM·f · WJl.n ·/iJi. On Friday, they ru n in the Anchorage Christian School's 3K Eight schools, I 15 runners and a bright su n and blue sky challenge and go on to Palmer on Saturday for a "really big overhead. A great combination for the Homer Invit~li onal meet." on Friday, a cross-country meet with boys and girls varsity "Even though they're back-to-back, our goal is 10 really and junior varsity competitions. race the Palmer meet and not race the ACS meet hard. We'll Bomer Mariner girls and SoHi Star boys took !irSI use it as training:' said Steyer. place in team points. In second place. the results flipped Overall, Steyer said the Mariners are "doing good. The with I-I omer boys and SoHi girls in second. girls are rocking. The boys are going to be noticed." "They did good, really good," said I'lead Coach Bill Nikolaevsk's Greg Trail took 19'" pl3ce in the boys var_ Steyer of the Mariners' performance, sity competition, fin ishing in 19:26.69. Mariner Megan Pitzman took first pl ace in the var ''(He) is an ouL~tandi n gjunior runner," said Nikolaevsk sity girls competition, crossing the finish line in 20:07.6 1. Head Coach Steve KJaich. "He ran in junior high and this is Homer's Jared Brant was the first varsity boy to complete his third year as a high school runner." the course, linishing third in 17:49.59. In JV girls competi. Running in junior varsity for Nikolaevsk was Jonah tion, first-place finisher Lauren Evarts of Homer came in Fefelov, finishing 12'" with a time of 21:49,2. In the gi rl s more than a minute ahead of the second-place runner with a junior varsity. Mcgan Hickman finished ninth with a time time of 22:44.5. For the JV boys, Elan Carroll was the first of 24:27,34. Mariner across the line, finishing in fourth pl ace with a time l:Icki ng a track or pedestrian trails. Klaich and his run· of 20:50.7. ners "keep it interesting by changing the tocation. routes. "We had some pretty outstanding performances, direction and bills. Muddy conditions can affect location as They're preny high achievers, all of them:' said Steyer of well. We can run on grass, pavement. din trails. back roads the Mariner learn. as well as head up the ridge behind Nikolaevsk." At this point in tr~ining for the cross·country season. Next weekend. Nikolaevsk also will be at the ACS 3K however, the Mariners are pushing harll to incre~se their on Friday anll in Palmer on Saturday. times. 'Thc team is training with an eye on their goal of a ''They're just at the cycle in their training where they're successful Region tl meet at Su-Valley on Sept. 27," said ~ little tired," said Stcycr. "Wc're nOl trying to peak right Klaich. now. This is the h~rdcst p~rt of our tr~in ing:' Looking toward the future, hc is keeping his eyc on tal · That said, Pitzman had an "outstanding run" and fresh· ent and enthusiasm among junior high cross-country run· man Jalee Manushcv. who finished 10"', "had a slIong run, ners at Nikolaevsk. a great run," said Steyer. "And. of course, (Mitchell's) solid. 'The runnin~ future of Nikolaevsk is bright." said She's got a much bener time in her, but she's a reaJly hard Klaicb. worker and has been trJining hard since last March." Also among the out·of·towners participating in the Mitchell, a junior, fin ished in sixth pl ace. Homer Invite were runners from Unalaska, with Ross Enlow On the boys' side of the competition. Steyer credited taking first place in the boys varsity competition. finishing Brant for "an outstanding race" and Davis for a "really in 17:49.59. Four gi rl s from Un alaska rJJl in the varsity girls strong" linish. race. finishing in 23"', 24"', 25" and 26·. Although he ran JV at the Homer Invitational, Carroll McKibben Jackinsky can be reached 111 mckibben.jack. had a top·seven time. which means the freshman will be inli..)'@homemewl,com. running varsity this week. Evarts will move to the girls var ONLINE> See RESULTS@ HomerNew•• com sity tcam.
Notice of Public Seeping Meeting'
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Page D-6 Radio Spot:
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is soliciting comments and input from the public on a proposal to rehabilitate Sterling Highway Milepost 157-169: Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill— with construction scheduled to start in 2019. Anticipated work will include required improvements to rehabilitate, resurface, and restore the roadway.
Please join us at Homer Middle School on Monday, September 15, from 5 to 7 p.m.; or Anchor Point Senior Center on Tuesday, September 16, from 5 to 7 p.m.
For more information, go to www.sterlinghwymp157-169.com
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is soliciting comments and input from the public on a proposal to rehabilitate Sterling Highway Milepost 157-169: Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill— with construction scheduled to start in 2019. Anticipated work will include required improvements and may include optional enhancements to the roadway.
Please join us at Homer Middle School on Monday, September 15, from 5 to 7 p.m.; or Anchor Point Senior Center on Tuesday, September 16, from 5 to 7 p.m.
For more information, go to www.sterlinghwymp157-169.com
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Page D-8 Appendix E
Public and Agency Scoping Meetings
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Page E-2 State of Alaska Project No. 58106
Subject: Sterling Hwy MP 157-169: Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill—Public Scoping Meeting Date: September 16, 2014 Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location: Anchor Point Senior Center, 72750 Milo Fritz Ave., Anchor Point, AK 99556
MEETING NOTES The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) and DOWL HKM conducted a public scoping meeting for the Sterling Hwy MP 157-169: Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill project on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Anchor Point Senior Center. The purpose of the meeting was to solicit comments and input from the public on a proposal to reconstruct Sterling Highway from MP 157 to 169. Thirty-one people were in attendance with 31 signing in on the sign-in sheet.
The meeting announcement appeared in the September 4th edition of both the Homer News and the Homer Tribune weekly local newspapers, and an informational brochure was mailed to 673 area residents. The meeting was also announced with a 30-second spot that ran ten times on Homer public radio station KBBI, on the Alaska Business Monthly website, on the State of Alaska DOT&PF Facebook page, and on the State of Alaska Online Public Notice website.
The meeting was held as an open house from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a presentation from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Representatives from the project team were present to discuss project details, clarify information, and answer questions until 7:00 p.m.
Project materials included display boards with project background, typical sections, and project schedule; as well as a ten-foot roll plot of the project area.
The public was encouraged to provide written feedback to the project team members on roll plots, on comment forms, through the project-specific interactive map, or via email.
The following is a summary of the public questions/comments made during the meeting and project team responses:
Will you be burying any utilities?
Page E-3 State of Alaska Project No. 58106 September 16, 2014 Public Scoping Meeting Notes
Depending on how the design goes, we may be looking at utility relocation. We coordinate with the utility companies to achieve this.
What are you planning to do to accommodate the fishing holes adjacent to the road? You can tell where they are because people pull off in those areas whether or not there’s an official parking area.
There are five anadromous streams where fish passage improvements are proposed. This will include replacing the culverts and replacing bridges.
Are we going to have consistent access to and from our homes during construction?
There could be some delays during construction, but maintaining access—not only to the residents but also emergency access—is something the contractors are required to provide. If there are temporary closures of any kind, they will be well advertised.
Roll Plot Comments:
x MP 157: Improve the intersection at the school. x MP 157-158.6: Straighten the road. x MP 158.5: (from resident) Not adequate sight distance at this driveway. I am concerned about ROW acquisition and noise. Snow berms block visibility at the driveway causing a hazard. x MP 159: Is there a permit to fill wetland (east side)? x MP 159.5: Popular moose crossing area. x MP 160.9: Drainage issue at 160.9 (east side). x MP 161.3: Popular moose crossing area. x MP 161.5: Start a climbing lane here (southbound). x MP 164.4-164.8: Add auxiliary lanes from North Fork Road to Old Sterling. x MP 164.8: Cut vertical profile to deflect noise. x MP 168.7: This area could use a truck accelerator lane.
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Page E-4 State of Alaska Project No. 58106 September 16, 2014 Public Scoping Meeting Notes
Written Comments
x Pros for MP 157 include new open concept bridge would benefit not only local residents, as it would be less likely to fail when breakup occurs. All species of fish that migrate up would have a more natural waterway to traverse. Cons would be negative impact on our property as the preliminary plan would move the bridge closer to our cabin. This would take away from our privacy as well as negatively impacting the noise level.
x Black Water Bend MP 160.9 drainage changes since 2002 flood have resulted in big water problems! It has included drainage from Alute Street over the road into our back yard. Slough off from hill.
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Page E-5 State of Alaska Project No. 58106
Subject: Sterling Hwy MP 157-169: Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill—Public Scoping Meeting Date: September 15, 2014 Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location: Homer Middle School, 500 Sterling Highway, Homer, AK 99603
MEETING NOTES The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) and DOWL HKM conducted a public scoping meeting for the Sterling Hwy MP 157-169: Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill project on Monday, September 15, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Homer Middle School. The purpose of the meeting was to solicit comments and input from the public on a proposal to reconstruct Sterling Highway from MP 157 to 169. Nineteen people were in attendance with 19 people signing in.
The meeting announcement appeared in the September 4th edition of both the Homer News and the Homer Tribune weekly local newspapers, and an informational brochure was mailed to 673 area residents. The meeting was also announced with a 30-second spot that ran ten times on Homer public radio station KBBI, on the Alaska Business Monthly website, on the State of Alaska DOT&PF Facebook page, and on the State of Alaska Online Public Notice website.
The meeting was held as an open house from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a presentation from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Representatives from the project team were present to discuss project details, clarify information, and answer questions until 7:00 p.m.
Project materials included display boards with project background, typical sections, and project schedule; as well as a ten-foot roll plot of the project area and proposed improvements.
The public was encouraged to provide written feedback to the project team on roll plots, on comment forms, through the project-specific interactive map, or via email.
The following is a summary of the public questions/comments made during the meeting and project team responses:
Page E-6 State of Alaska Project No. 58106 September 15, 2014 Public Scoping Meeting Notes
There are some places along the road, next to a bluff for example, that the road could not be widened another 8 feet without dropping off. What would you do there?
Our emphasis will be to move the road away from a drop off or the river. If we can’t do that, we will find the best solution to accommodate it, which may involve using fill. We will coordinate with agencies to make sure our plan minimizes environmental impact. In the floods of 2002 there were many repairs made on an emergency basis, and repairs made in haste are not always the highest quality repairs.
You obviously look at crash data for moose. Do you also look at crash data for head-on collisions, and how far back do you look? Are you aware of the accident history at MP 168.5?
We look back about 10 years—for this project, that included the years from 2002 to 2012. And yes, that’s one of the curves we are focusing on improving. There are two sections in the project that will require horizontal alignment and that is one of them.
Roll Plot Comments
x MP 158-159: Straighten out the curve between these points. It gets icy on the shady part of the road. x MP 159-160: Put a passing lane here, near the gravel pit. x MP 160.5: The river in this area has a truncated meander. x MP 161: Make the bridge wider. x MP 162.4: Be advised there’s lots of scour in the river near the road here. x MP 163.8: Be advised there’s lots of scour on the Anchor River here. x MP 164.4: Add auxiliary lanes turning right on to N. Fork (northbound), as the angle makes turning difficult. x MP 164.9: There is often black ice here. x MP 165.5-167.5: Would like to see a climbing lane here. x MP 167: Would like to see left and right turn lanes here. x MP 167.09: Add a right and a left turn lane onto Diamond Ridge Road. This is a heavily used area for summer access to recreation area. x MP 167.1: Intersection is elevated relative to Diamond Ridge Road. Cars have difficulty getting up the hill in winter coming out of Diamond Ridge Road.
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Page E-7 State of Alaska Project No. 58106 September 15, 2014 Public Scoping Meeting Notes
x MP 167.5 to 169: Align the road so it makes a direct connection between these points (many options drawn on various roll plots). x MP 168.5: Make a new back access to Dutch Boy. x MP 168.5: Move the new alignment towards the area that doesn’t have any homes, etc.
Written Comments
x Wetlands? Drain to river! Will the road be maintained by the state?
x Please do not increase the speed limit.
x Please look carefully into the entry area to Dutch Boy property as it is very dangerous at any time. As for the bridge at Norman Lowell’s driveway, it would be grand to have it wider to accommodate the huge motorhomes and cars. Having a wider roadway will be appreciated for our safety.
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Page E-8 Notice of Public Scoping Meetings
Monday, September 15, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. | Homer Middle School | 500 Sterling Hwy | Homer, AK 99603
Tuesday, Septemb er 16, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. | Anchor Point Senior Center | 72750 Milo Fritz Ave. | Anchor Point, AK 99556
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, is soliciting comments and input on a proposal to repave and rehabilitate the existing highway, restore structural integrity, reduce congestion, and improve the drivability and safety of this section of the Sterling Highway. Preliminary engineering and environmental assessment activities began in Summer 2014 and will continue into next year, with construction scheduled to start in 2019. The proposed work is anticipated to include: x Reconstruction of the roadway x Realignment of horizontal and vertical curves x Addition of passing and climbing lanes x Improvements at some intersections x Replacement of culverts throughout the corridor x Construction of a new bridge over the North Fork Anchor River x Replacement of the existing bridge over South Fork Anchor River x Increased shoulder width x Clearing of vegetation within the DOT&PF right-of-way
Join DOT&PF and DOWL HKM to learn more about the project and to provide your input. For more information, go to www.sterlinghwymp157-169.com.
To submit comments, or for additional information contact: Brian Elliott, Regional Environmental Manager DOT&PF Preliminary Design & Environmental x PO Box 196900 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900 [email protected] • www.sterlinghwymp157-169.com
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Tom Schmid, P.E., Project Manager, at 269-0543 or Kathy Shea, Environmental Impact Analyst, at 269-0530. This proposed project will comply with Executive Orders: 11990 (Wetlands Protection), 11988 (Floodplain Protection), 12898 (Environmental Justice), 13112 (Invasive Species); the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act Section 106, Land and Water Conservation Fund Act Section 6(f), and U.S. DOT Act Section 4(f). It is the policy of the DOT&PF that no person shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of any and all programs or activities we provide based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, ability, or national origin, regardless of the funding source including Federal Transit Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration and State of Alaska Funds.
The DOT&PF complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with a hearing impairment can contact DOT&PF at our Telep hone Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (907) 269-0473. Page E-9
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Page E-17 Name Title Phone Email Taunnie Boothby Floodplain Mgr 269-4583 [email protected] Generic [email protected] James Rypkemna Storm Water and Wetlands Manager 334-2288 [email protected] Kym Bronson Env Program Specialist II 269-7626 [email protected] William Ashton Env Engineer 269-7564 [email protected] Cindy Heil Program Director 269-7579 [email protected] Ginny Litchfield Habitat Biologist 714-2477 [email protected] Jeff Selinger Area Biologist 262-9368 [email protected] Jack Blackwell Area Super 262-5581 [email protected] Jean Ayers Grant Adminstrator 269-8694 [email protected] Renee Romsland Natural Resource Specialist II 269-8479 [email protected] Michael Walton Natural Resource Specialist II 269-8609 [email protected] Generic [email protected] Judy Bittner Chief 269-8715 [email protected] Franci Havemeister Division Director 761-3867 [email protected] Raymond Burger [email protected]
Generic [email protected] Stuart Hartford Transportation Director 271-6984 [email protected] Page E-18 Generic [email protected]
Matthew Eagleton Fishery Management Specialist 271-6354 [email protected] Generic [email protected] James Helfinstine Commander, Seventeenth Coast Guard 463-2268 [email protected] Jennifer Curtis NEPA Reviewer 271-6324 [email protected] Tom Malecek District Ranger 224-3374 [email protected] Robert Stovall Deputy District Ranger 743-9474 [email protected] Amanda Mico (transitioning) NEPA Coordinator 362-6016 [email protected] Generic [email protected], [email protected] Ellen Lance Branch Chief 271-1467 [email protected] Joan Darnell Resource Tm Leader 644-3526 [email protected] Richard Anderson Alaska region 644-3536 [email protected]
Dara Glass Land Manager [email protected] Max Best Planning Director 262-8618 [email protected] Gary Williams Coastal District Program Coordinator 714-2216 [email protected] Harmony Curtis Floodplain Administrator 714-2464 [email protected] Tom Dearlove River Center Manager 714-2462 [email protected] Rick Abboud City Planner/Floodplain Administrator 235-3106 [email protected] or [email protected] Gary Oskolkoff President 567-3313 [email protected] Crystal Collier President/Corporate Secretary 234-7898 [email protected] Brian Maupin Invasive Plant Program [email protected]
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Public Scoping Meetings September 15 & 16, 2014 5:00 p.m. Open House 5:30 p.m. Presentation 6:00 p.m. Q&A 7:00 p.m. Meeting Adjourns Introductions—Project Team
• DOT&PF – Tom Schmid, P.E., Project Manager – Quinten Arndt, Consultant Coordinator – Kathleen Shea, Environmental Analyst Page E-24
• DOWL HKM – Steve Noble, P.E., Contract Manager – Brad Melocik, P.E., Project Manager – Alex Prosak, P.E., Project Engineer – Adam Morrill, Environmental Specialist – Mari Gallion, Public Involvement
2 Welcome!
• Meeting Purpose
– Review project’s objectives and description – Present planned project elements
Page E-25 – Discuss environmental process
– Review project development process, funding, and schedule – Collect public input
3 Project Corridor/Existing Conditions
• Built in 1950s, realigned in 1960s • Existing Roadway – 200’+ wide right of way – 12-foot lanes – 4-foot shoulders Page E-26
– 55 mph (45 mph segments near Anchor Point and Homer) • Average daily traffic volume in 2013 is 4,240 • Sterling Highway is part of the National Highway System • Only surface access route to Anchor Point and Homer
4 Corridor Issues/ Concerns
• Road has remained largely unimproved since 1966 (nearly 50 years) • Aging/deteriorating infrastructure – Bridges – Culverts Page E-27 • Narrow shoulders • Sight distance and operational concerns at driveways and side streets • Road geometry • Limited passing opportunities
5 Work Completed to Date
• Preliminary engineering analysis • 3R traffic and safety analysis – Moose-involved crashes – Road geometry (curves and lane/shoulder width) – Intersection improvements Page E-28
• Summer 2014 fieldwork – Wetland delineation – Noise counts – Traffic counts, sight distance, and speed studies – Cultural resources fieldwork – Drainage evaluation, fish passage, bridge, and culvert hydraulic evaluations
6 Traffic and Safety
• Much of the corridor is striped no passing • No passing or climbing lanes in corridor • Shoulders are not wide enough to accommodate emergency parking Page E-29 • No turning lanes at intersections • Sight distance and curve radii concerns • Vegetation obscures visibility of moose
7 Structures/Drainage
Two Moose Creek • Culverts – More than 60 culverts are in need of repair or are undersized
Page E-30 – 5 streams don’t meet fish passage criteria – Debris issues at North N Fork Anchor River 2002 Fork Anchor River caused embankment damage in 2002 and 2012 floods
8 Structures/Drainage (cont’d)
• Bridge Condition South Fork Anchor River Bridge – South Fork Anchor River • Deteriorated abutments • Visible cracks Page E-31
• Erosion – Anchor River undermining the bank MP 162 Erosion near the roadway
9 Project Description
“3R” Project – Resurface, Restore, Rehabilitate • Includes safety improvements where substantiated by historical crash data – Moose warning signs and clearing – Shoulder widening in specific segments • Resolve maintenance issues Page E-32
Additional project elements (beyond 3R) under consideration: – New bridges at North and South Fork Anchor Rivers – New passing and climbing lanes – New culverts – 8’ shoulders throughout – Clearing
10 2-Lane Typical Section Page E-33
11 Passing/Climbing Lane Typical Section Page E-34
12 Environmental Process
Compliance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) • Environmental Assessment (EA) or Categorical Exclusion (CE)
Page E-35 • Regulatory agency review/approval
• Primary considerations: – Noise – Water/air quality – Wetlands – Public lands and recreational areas – Wildlife habitat – Right-of-way acquisition
13 NEPA Process
Field Studies Summer 2014 Agency and Public Scoping Fall 2014 Scoping Summary Report Winter 2014 Preliminary EA or CE Winter 2014-Spring 2015 Public Review of EA or CE Summer 2015 Page E-36
Finalize EA or CE Fall 2015
14 Project Funding
• State and federally funded • Preliminary estimated cost is $55 million • Project may be phased or broken into distinct projects to match funding availability Page E-37
15 Other Recent/Ongoing Projects in Area
• MP 150-173 was recently repaved • Highway Safety Improvement Program projects: – Sterling Highway Slow Vehicle Turnouts (Soldotna to Homer Hill) – Construction in progress
Page E-38 – Sterling Highway & North Fork Road Overhead
Beacon - 2015 – Chapman Elementary School Zone Flashing Beacons - 2015
16 Project Development Process
Page E-39
17 How To Provide Input
• Submit a written comment here • Interactive map demonstration: www.sterlinghwymp157-169.com • Email comments: [email protected] Page E-40
• Call: (907) 562-2000
Interactive Map!!!
18 Questions & Comments Page E-41
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Page E-42 Agency Scoping Meeting PowerPoint Presentation
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Page E-44 Page E-45
Agency Scoping Meeting October 1, 2014 Introductions—Project Team
• DOT&PF – Tom Schmid, P.E., Project Manager – Kathy Shea, Environmental Analyst
Page E-46 • DOWL HKM
– Adam Morrill, Environmental Specialist
2 Welcome!
• Meeting Purpose: – Introduce project – Discuss key issues – Overview of field/technical studies
Page E-47 – Obtain input from agencies • Request data or reports available in area • Solicit initial comments and feed back
3 Purpose
• Purpose of the Sterling Highway project between MP 157-169 (Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill) is to: – Restore structural integrity
Page E-48 – Reduce congestion – Improve drivability – Improve safety
4 Need
• Road has remained largely unimproved since 1966 (nearly 50 years) • Segments within project corridor – Structurally deteriorating – Need safety improvements – Do not meet vertical and horizontal design standards
Page E-49 • Bridge structures show – Signs of wear – Damage from flood events • Culverts – Typically in poor condition – Do not provide sufficient drainage • Traffic congestion – Especially in summer months local, freight, and tourist congestion occurs in long clusters without passing opportunities
5 Project Corridor/Existing Conditions
• Built in 1950s, realigned in 1960s • Existing Roadway – 200’+ wide right of way – 12-foot lanes – 4-foot shoulders Page E-50
– 55 mph (45 mph segments near Anchor Point and Homer) • Average daily traffic volume in 2013 is 4,240 • Sterling Highway is part of the National Highway System • Only surface access route to Anchor Point and Homer
6 Traffic and Safety
• Much of the corridor is striped no passing • No passing or climbing lanes in corridor • Shoulders are not wide enough to accommodate emergency parking Page E-51 • No turning lanes at intersections • Sight distance and curve radii concerns • Vegetation obscures visibility of moose
7 Other Recent/Ongoing Projects in Area
• MP 150-173 was recently repaved • Highway Safety Improvement Program projects: – Sterling Highway Slow Vehicle Turnouts (Soldotna to Homer Hill) – Construction in progress
Page E-52 – Sterling Highway & North Fork Road Overhead
Beacon - 2015 – Chapman Elementary School Zone Flashing Beacons - 2015
8 Project Development Process
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9 Project Description
“3R” Project – Resurface, Restore, Rehabilitate • Includes safety improvements where substantiated by historical crash data – Moose warning signs and clearing – Shoulder widening in specific segments • Resolve maintenance issues
Page E-54 Additional project elements (beyond 3R) under
consideration: – New bridges at North and South Fork Anchor Rivers – New passing and climbing lanes – New culverts – 8’ shoulders throughout
FHWA and DOT&PF joint project and it may be phased or broken into distinct projects to match funding availability Preliminary estimate $55 million
10 2-Lane Typical Section Page E-55
11 Passing/Climbing Lane Typical Section Page E-56
12 Structures/Drainage
Two Moose Creek • Culverts – More than 60 culverts are in need of repair or are undersized
Page E-57 – 5 streams don’t meet fish passage criteria – Debris issues at North N Fork Anchor River 2002 Fork Anchor River caused embankment damage in 2002 and 2012 floods
13 Structures/Drainage (cont’d)
• Bridge Condition South Fork Anchor River Bridge – South Fork Anchor River • Deteriorated abutments • Visible cracks Page E-58
• Erosion – Anchor River undermining the bank MP 162 Erosion near the roadway
14 Work Completed to Date
• Preliminary engineering analysis • 3R traffic and safety analysis – Moose-involved crashes – Road geometry (curves and lane/shoulder width) – Intersection improvements
Page E-59 • Summer 2014 fieldwork
– Wetland delineation – Background noise measurements – Traffic counts, sight distance, and speed studies – Cultural resources fieldwork – Drainage evaluation, fish passage, bridge, and culvert hydraulic evaluations • Public Scoping Meeting – Homer held September 15 – Anchor Point held September 16
15 Environmental Aspects
Environmental Document • Environmental Permitting (Spring 2015—Summer 2015) – Fish stream culvert replacements • North Fork Anchor River • Two Moose Creek • 244-10-10010-2025 (Locals call it Beaver Creek) Page E-60 • Ruby Creek (2 culverts)
– Wetlands • Mitigation credits – Culvert replacement – In lieu-fee – Other suggestions for agencies – KPB Coastal Management Plan requirements – Public lands and recreational areas – Floodplain • KPB ordinance number 2013-18. § 7.7-2-13
16 Environmental Aspects Continued
– Wildlife habitat • Moose • Bald Eagle • Migratory birds • Endangered species
Page E-61 – Right-of-way acquisition
– Historic properties, Archeological, and cultural resources – Noise – Construction impacts (material sites, staging areas, etc.) • Temporary bridge/road impacts
17 Public Comments
Homer & Anchor Point • Environmental • Anadromous fish streams • Wetlands •Noise • Safety • Signage for Moose Page E-62 • Improve sight distance at intersections
• Wider roadway •Design • Location of passing and climbing lanes • Intersection improvements • Straighten curves (MP 158 & 168.5) • Project Implementation • Access to homes and business • Will there be more than one project • Allow locals to access wood
18 How to Provide Comments
• Interactive map: www.sterlinghwymp157-169.com • Email comments: [email protected] • Call: (907) 562-2000 Page E-63
Interactive Map!!!
19 Questions & Comments Page E-64
20 Appendix F
Public Scoping Comment Summary
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Page F-2 Comment Summary For Homer/ Anchor Point Public Scoping Meetings, September 15th and 16th, 2014 Sterling MP 157-169
Public Comments* Response Date, Source [written comment (W) verbal Issue *Comments from scanned or handwritten copies have been summarized comment (V) written on the roll plot (RP) or interactive map (IM)], Name, Contact Info 9/15/14 (W) Anon Wetlands? Wetlands? Drain to river! Snow removal. Will the road be maintained by the state? Project implementation? 9/15/14 W) Anon Speed Please do not increase the speed limit 9/16/14 (W) Richard or Patricia Ligenza/ 35953 Drainage Black Water Bend MP 160.9 (Ligenza) Drainage changes since 2002 flood=Big water Sterling Highway/ (907) 230-8749 problems! Drainage from Aleut (?) Street over the road into our back yard. Slough off from hill. Thanks for having the meeting and listening to us. Look forward to the next meeting. 9/15/14 (W) Roberta Harris/ 1751 Baranof Ave./ Safety Please look carefully into the entry area to Dutch Boy property as it is very dangerous at [email protected]/ (907) 235-8235 any time. As for the bridge at Normal Lowell’s driveway, it would be grand to have it wider to accommodate the huge motorhomes and cars. Having a wider roadway will be appreciated for our safety. 9/16/14 (W) Rebecca Wright/ 34390 Sterling Bridge Pros for mm 157 new open concept bridge would benefit not only local residents, as it Hwy/ (907) 231-5253 would be less likely to fail when breakup occurs. All species of fish that migrate up Page F-3 would have a more natural waterway to traverse. Cons would be negative impact on our property as the preliminary plan would move the bridge closer to our cabin. This would take away from our privacy as well as negatively impacting the noise level. 9/16/14 (V) Project Will you be burying any utilities? Depending on how the design goes, we may be looking at utility relocation. We coordinate with Implementation the utility companies to achieve this. _TS 9/16/14 (V) Environmental/ I know it won’t be easy, but you might try to accommodate some of the fishing holes There are five anadromous streams where we are making improvements to allow for better fish Recreation adjacent to the road. You can tell where they are because people pull off in those areas passage; replacing the culverts and replacing bridges. It won’t be easy, but we will make this a whether or not there’s an official parking area. priority, but what specifically we will do has not yet been determined. Right now we want to know how you are using the areas, where you’ve seen accidents, where people run off the road in the winter, where the moose are… part of this project is providing more clear zones. It will help with turning movements, help you see the moose earlier—those sorts of things. All of these things together will help improve the safety. _TS 9/16/14 (V) Project Are we going to have access all the time to our homes? There could be some delays, some pilot car sections, and other things that are annoying and an Implementation inconvenience, but maintaining access—not only to the residents but also emergency access—is something the contractors are required to provide. If there are temporary closures of any kind— the bridges and deep culverts are going to be particularly challenging—those would be well advertised. They wouldn’t cut off a home, per se, but they might between midnight and 6 a.m. have the road blocked or something—but those things will be well advertised and known to you in advance. _SKN 9/16/14 (V) Project Will you have more than one project going on at the same time? I ask because last year Because you are here at the meeting, we have your email, etc., you will be much better apprised of Implementation Someone (DOT?) had--there were 3 projects going on and 3 sets of flaggers, and they what’s going on with our project form the beginning. We can work on things like that—but for the had their meetings in my business parking lot without my being apprised that was their contractor to communicate how they will affect your business is very important—if there are things plan… They kept apologizing for not having coordinated well—we were told by one PM we can do to mitigate that, we will. _TS they would only be there a week, but the other two? If you are going to work for 3 months, just let me know so I can go on vacation.
1 | Comment Summary Comment Summary For Homer/ Anchor Point Public Scoping Meetings, September 15th and 16th, 2014 Sterling MP 157-169
Public Comments* Response 9/16/14 (V) Mr. Wright Design Can some of you from the project team come over and walk my property? Because I Yes, a few of us will go over there with you as soon as the presentation is done. _TS want you to see how my property will be impacted more than anyone else’s. 9/15/14 (V) Environmental There are some places along the road, next to a bluff for example, that the road could If we can, we would move the road in the opposite direction. Otherwise we would have to use fill. not be widened another 8 feet without dropping off. What would you do there? _BM Our emphasis will be to stay out of the river. If we can’t we will find the best solution to accommodate it, which may involve fill. We will have to coordinate with agencies to make sure it minimizes impact. Regardless, there will be lots of win-win with what we are providing to accommodate the anadromous fish streams. In the floods of 2002 there were many repairs made on an emergency basis, and repairs made in haste are not always the highest quality repairs. With this project our intention is to do it right the first time in anticipation of inevitable floods and events. _TS 9/15/14 (V) Safety You obviously look at crash data for moose. Do you also look at crash data for head-on We look back about 10 years—for this project 2002 to 2012. And yes, that’s one of the curves we collisions, and how far back do you look? Are you aware of history at Dutch Boy? are focusing on improving. There are two sections in the project that will require horizontal alignment and that is one of them. _SKN 9/15/14 RP Design MP 158-159: Straighten out the curve between these points. It gets icy on the shady part of the road. 9/15/14 RP Design MP 159-160: Put a passing lane here, near the gravel pit. 9/15/14 RP Design MP 160.5: The river in this area has a truncated meander. 9/15/14 RP Design MP 161: Make the bridge wider. Page F-4 9/15/14 RP Design MP 162.4: Be advised there’s lots of scour in the river near the road here. 9/15/14 RP Design MP 163.8: Be advised there’s lots of scour on the Anchor River here.
9/15/14 RP Design MP 164.4: Add auxiliary lanes turning right on to N. Fork (northbound), as the angle makes turning difficult. 9/15/14 RP Safety/ Design MP 164.9: There is often black ice here. 9/15/14 RP Design MP 165.5-167.5: Would like to see a climbing lane here. 9/15/14 RP Safety/ Design MP 167: Would like to see left and right turn lanes here. 9/15/14 RP Design MP 167.09: Add a right and a left turn lane onto Diamond Ridge Road. This is a heavily used area for summer access to recreation area. 9/15/14 RP Design MP 167.1: Intersection is elevated relative to Diamond Ridge Road. Cars have difficulty getting up the hill in winter coming out of Diamond Ridge Road. 9/15/14 RP Design MP 167.5 to 169: Align the road so it makes a direct connection between these points (many options drawn on various roll plots). 9/15/14 RP Safety/ Design MP 168.5: Make a new back access to Dutch Boy. 9/15/14 RP Design MP 168.5: Move the new alignment towards the area that doesn’t have any homes, etc. 9/16/14 RP Design MP 157: Improve the intersection at the school. 9/16/14 RP Design MP 157-158.6: Straighten the road. 9/16/14 RP Design MP 158.5: (from resident) Not adequate sight distance at this driveway. I am concerned about ROW acquisition and noise. Snow berms block visibility at the driveway causing a hazard. 9/16/14 RP Design MP 159: Is there a permit to fill wetland (east side)? 9/16/14 RP Signage MP 159.5: Popular moose crossing area. 9/16/14 RP Design MP 160.9: Drainage issue at 160.9 (east side). 9/16/14 RP Signage MP 161.3: Popular moose crossing area.
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Public Comments* Response
9/16/14 RP Design MP 161.5: Start a climbing lane here (southbound). 9/16/14 RP Design MP 164.4-164.8: Add auxiliary lanes from North Fork Road to Old Sterling. 9/16/14 RP Noise/ Design MP 164.8: Cut vertical profile to deflect noise. 9/16/14 RP Design MP 168.7: This area could use a truck accelerator lane. Date: (not available) IM John Glanville, Design I would like to see a continuous climbing lane from the Anchor River valley to the south [email protected]/ 41420 Sterling Hwy, Homer, end of project. The grade between the two proposed climbing lanes will not allow trucks AK 99603 sufficient speed to safely merge back into traffic. If budget constraints do not allow for this the climbing lanes north of the Old Sterling intersection could be eliminated with far less impact on the flow of traffic and safety. 9/17/14 IM John Glanville, [email protected]/ Design A realignment of the highway between Diamond Creek and the south end of the project 41420 Sterling Hwy, Homer, AK 99603 could eliminate the need for a passing lane on this section of highway. It would also eliminate the dangerous corner and may even be a more cost efficient option. 9/17/14 IM John Glanville, [email protected]/ Design The intersection at Diamond Ridge could use some improvement, including lowering it 41420 Sterling Hwy, Homer, AK 99603 about 10 feet and increasing the sight distance to the south. Turning lanes would also be nice. 9/17/14 Lynn Whitmore, Project In the past I've noticed a great interest in the local residents recovering firewood from [email protected]/ P.O. Box 355, Implementation the clearing or re-clearing of rights of way. Please consider allowing safe Page F-5 Anchor Point, AK 99556 accommodations (or timelines)for residents along the length of the project. This might save the Department the cost of removal or chipping, allow residents to benefit from the
fuel and perhaps improve the overall safety of the project by controlling the access to the potential firewood. 9/17/14 Lynn Whitmore, Environmental I know you are aware of the culvert issues with the N. Fork, Two Moose Creek and Ruby [email protected]/ P.O. Box 355, Creek. Please consider the remedy for fish passage on those waterways a priority item Anchor Point, AK 99556 for this community. With our local streams having some of the lowest king salmon returns on record we need all the help we can get. If you take the salmon out of the equation here the will me much, much less traffic to worry about. Prior to the re-routing of Ruby Creek by the highway department there was a healthy silver salmon run in it. Any help along its 3 road crossing would be appreciated. Thank you 9/29/2014 W Peggy Ellen and Rich Klenleder, Turning Lane/ I would like to request a turning lane on the Sterling Highway at Walter Thomas Lane 42033 Ness Circle/ P.O. Box 367/ Homer, AK Design/ Safety near MP 168. I know of two accidents that have happened while drivers were attempting 99603/ (907) 399-7473 to turn left on Walter Thomas Lane near MP 168, one of which resulted in injuries. Visibility is bad around this curve and icy roads make things worse. There is also a bus stop in this area, and it’s often hard to stop safely once you realize that cars are stopped. 10/2/14 Brok Shafer Project Scope I suggest you improve the intersection of Maintenance Street and the Sterling Highway. There is a need for a turn lane to keep southbound traffic congestion to a minimum. Currently, southbound traffic is backed up while waiting for trucks turning onto Maintenance Street. 10/2/14 Brok Shafer Project Scope A parking area in the middle of the project area would be helpful
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Appendix G
Agency Scoping Comment Summary
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Page G-2 Agency Comments and Coordination for Sterling Highway: Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill Sterling MP 157-169
Agency Comments* Agency Date Issue *Comments from Roll Plot and discussions at Agency meeting have been summarized Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G)-Division of Habitat 10/1/2014 Fish Passage DOT provide a list of streams observed with potential for local fish passage (non-anadromous) Scoping Meeting Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) 10/1/2014 Permitting Flood Hazard Permits MP157-162. Beyond 162 (to 169) FHP not required (FEMA mapping ends at MP 162) Scoping Meeting KPB 10/1/2014 Permitting Contractor needs permits beyond those acquired by DOT Scoping Meeting KPB 10/1/2014 Permitting Conditional use permit will be needed. Specifically for work around anadromous waters. Processing takes approximately 3 Scoping Meeting months as it is reviewed by Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission. KPB 10/1/2014 Permitting FEMA Maps have been updated use Flood Hazard Mapping from KPB website; KPB will provide necessary link. Scoping Meeting Harmony Curtis-KPB Floodplain Administrator 10/1/2014 Floodplains/ Here are the new FEMA Maps for our area: ftp://ftp.borough.kenai.ak.us/Planning/DRAFT%20Coastal%20Maps%20Seward/ E-Mail Permitting (look at RFRIM 02122C1890A) or check online at http://mapserver.borough.kenai.ak.us/CoastalDFIRM
The requirements that concern me on this project are: x Making sure that all new culverts or bridges designs on the North Fork Anchor River and Anchor River have the conveyance calculations to show a “No Rise”. x Keeping stored/stockpiled equipment and materials out of the Special Flood Hazard Areas. x Meeting the same no rise standards on any temporary bridges within the floodways.
James Sowerwine- Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 10/6/2014 DNR Parcels Please find attached a list of DNR parcels potentially affected by the project with notes about associated partial management E-Mail interest transfers, if any. The list is basically the same as that which you provided, though the parcels boundaries are a little tweaked in one or two instances. I also included notes about easements created by DMLW that I observed to be in the project area, though the list is not necessarily complete; this could potentially also be utilized by DOTPF for highway expansion purposes.
Caveat: This is in no way a full title search, nor a warranty by DNR as to ownership (or lack there-of) of land within the project area. Rather, this is meant to provide a quick-look type view of the majority of DNR management interests in the project area to better inform the planning process, but should not be relied upon as a final authority.
Call me if you have any questions about the notes. I have a few of my own about the status of the ADFG and DOPR areas that I plan to sort out prior to DOTPF application. Please also note that one parcel is pending for approval of conveyance to KPB. Jean Ayers-DNR 10/23/2014 6(f) Properties Thank you for contacting me regarding this proposed DOTPF project. Initial research indicates that some DNR-identified E-Mail properties included Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) investment, and would be protected under the 6(f)(3) provisions of the LWCF Act. Anchor River State Recreation Area (approximate Mile Post 157) has used four LWCF grants. In 1971, the State of Alaska purchased 102 acres with LWCF grant # 02-00061. In 1979, 52 acres were added and the Silver King campground was developed with grant # 02-00269. In 1992, Slide Hole campground was developed with grant # 02- 00356. And, in 2006, rehabilitation occurred and a new beach access road was created with grant # 02-00389.
Anchor River State Recreation Site (approximate Mile Post 161.5) has also used one LWCF grant. In 1978, latrines were installed with LWCF grant # 02-00263e. As such, any use other than public outdoor recreation would create a conversion in these 6(f) protected properties. If road work takes place entirely within the DOT right-of-way, we would have no further involvement. However, if road work is proposed to expand beyond the DOT right-of-way, we would need to consult with the National Park Service (the LWCF funding agent), DOTPF, DNR and your agency to initiate discussions regarding the conversion
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Agency Comments* process. Matthew Eagleton, NOAA , National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) 11/17/2014 Essential Fish Habitat Looked over and preliminary information looks good. NMFS favorable to better fish habitat, such as the new bridge replacing E-Mail (EFH) culverts and better alignments. The anadromous fish findings should help FHWA's determine as to whether or not the project will have any adverse effects to salmon EFH. NMFS recognizes there will be some effects during construction, however fish will benefit from better passage. Patti Berkahn, Habitat Biologist III, Alaska Department of Fish and Game 11/18/2014 Anadromous Fish ADF&G, Habitat Division reviewed the Agency Scoping Packet for proposed project 58106 to upgrade the Sterling Highway from (ADF&G), Habitat Division E-Mail Habitat MP 157-MP 169. The proposed project is designed to restore structural integrity, reduce congestion, and improve the drivability of this section of the Highway.
The proposed actions include replacing culverts at 2 locations with bridges and replacing or improving existing culverts, including fish passage culverts. Other actions include roadway alignment, add passing and turning lanes, widen shoulders, and install erosion control measures, guardrails, and signage.
The proposed project crosses five anadromous streams. The culverts at the North Fork Anchor River, stream # 244-10-10010- 2011 will be replaced with a bridge. The existing bridge at the Anchor River, stream # 244-10-10010 will be replaced. The culverts at Two Moose Creek, stream # 244-10-10010-2021, Beaver Creek, stream # 244-10-10010-2025, and two culverts at Ruby Creek, stream # 244-10-10010-2088 will be replaced with fish passage culverts. The culvert design for these anadromous streams must meet fish passage design for the weakest swimming fish – juvenile coho salmon in all cases. Diamond Creek is not classified as anadromous in the Anadromous Waters Catalog; however, ADOT states in the scoping packet (Map – sheet 7 of 8), “this culvert will be replaced with a fish passage culvert”. All bridge & culvert replacements listed above will need Title 16 Fish Habitat Permits. If any other stream culverts will be replaced in the project, ADF&G, Habitat Division requests a site visit to determine fish presence at these streams prior to design plans. If fish are found in any of these streams, then appropriate fish passage culverts must be installed. A Multiagency Permit from the River Center can be downloaded at this link: http://www.borough.kenai.ak.us/images/KPB/KRC/Permit_Applications/multiagency.pdf
Please contact Ginny Litchfield at [email protected] Kenai Peninsula Area Manager, with any additional habitat related questions regarding this project. Linda Speerstra, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 11/21/2014 Corps Permitting At this time the Corps workload doesn't allow for in depth scoping comments. We do however, appreciate the notice and E-Mail acknowledge that a permit would be required as Section 404 of the Clean Water Act requires that a DA permit be obtained for the placement or discharge of dredged and/or fill material into waters of the U.S., including jurisdictional wetlands (33 U.S.C. 1344). The Corps defines wetlands as those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions.
Additionally, Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 requires that a DA permit be obtained for structures or work in or affecting navigable waters of the U.S. (33 U.S.C. 403). Section 10 waters are those waters subject to the ebb and flow of the tide shoreward to the mean high water mark, and/or other waters identified by the Alaska District.
I am assigning this project to Mr. Michael Setering of our Kenai Field Office. Please forward your future application and any additional information/correspondence to his e-mail listed above. I appreciate your cooperation with the Corps' Regulatory Program. Have a good weekend. Kym Bronson, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) 11/21/2014 Solid Waste-Landfill The Department of Environmental Conservation, Solid waste Program has reviewed the proposed project 58106 Sterling Hwy E-Mail MP 157-169. The Anchor Point transfer Site is accessed from the Sterling Hwy by Anchor Point Inn, at the start of the project. The Homer Landfill is about ¼ mile east of Sterling Hwy, at the end of the project. Both these sites accept waste, which is then
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Agency Comments* trucked to Soldotna for disposal.
Please notify Jack Maryott, Solid Waste Director of the Kenai Peninsula Borough, at 262-2002 or [email protected] of the proposed construction so they are aware and can plan for any delays during construction. Mark Rollins, State Historic Preservation Office 12/09/2014 Cultural Resources The Alaska State Historic Preservation Office (AK SHPO) has no additional information or comments regarding cultural E-Mail resources (historic, prehistoric, and archaeological sites, locations, remains, or objects) at this time for the subject project. We look forward to reviewing the cultural resources survey for this project and continued consultation pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Darrel Williams, Ninilchik Traditional Council 12/10/2014 Further analysis needed x The information provided with the scoping packet does not demonstrate the intended goal of the proposed project. E-Mail to evaluate sensitive General issues such as improving the structural integrity, how congestion will be reduced, how drivability will be resources potentially improved, and how safe issues will be improved are only suggested and references pre- construction planning criteria. impacted by the Local knowledge states that the braided stream process, the lithology of the local substrate, and critical habitat areas proposed project will need to have strong considerations in the project development and planning. x The scoping packet states that the Sterling Highway is a rural arterial route as part of the transit system. The Sterling High Way is part of Alaska Route 1 and is inventoried as a class 2 road however; as a planning process in a rural setting as well as in Alaska, it serves as a class 1 road (without the additional lanes) throughout the majority of the summer months and provides a service equivalent to a class 1 road compared to standards based in the lower 48 states. This measure of use should be considered in the planning and design process for roads in Alaska. x Improvement information is not entirely accurate. Several improvements have been made to the road system since 1966. x The scoping packet lacks specific details that would clarify support or rejection of the proposed activity. x Please provide the status of bridge inspections, compliance, and proposed improvements of the bridge replacement. How does the new bridge meet the intended goals of the proposed project? x The maps do not indicate significant roadway changes and appears that all work will be performed within the existing ROW and actually has no benefit of changing the alignment. There is no supporting information to indicate that the “realignment” will actually realign the route or change measurable safety considerations of the route traffic. x Adding turn lanes without traffic controls may actually do more harm than good by changing traffic patterns during peak travel times. x Climbing lanes need additional length in Alaska for merging and stopping traffic. The additions performed on other parts of the Sterling Highway are not functional and dangerous. The areas are designed as a very short passing lane that do not have enough length to effective merge traffic on a primarily two lane road, do not have adequate signage, and need shoulder room on the passing lane. These are much more like a pull off area than a passing lane. Because the details are not included in the scoping documents, we believe that continued poor design will actually decrease safety conditions on a route like the Sterling Highway. x Details are needed for erosion controls. There is not enough information to evaluate the proposed control or impact of the control measure. Erosion controls are needed however; maintenance and cost are factors that weigh in on cumulative effects of a proposed action. x Clearing vegetation along the roadway has become a contentious issue. Limiting this discussion to the proposed action; we have seen the efforts of clearing vegetation along the road corridors here on the Kenai Peninsula. To be specific; it has been irresponsible. We have large wildlife in Alaska and have no wildlife control measures (such as fences). Cutting the brush without replanting specific non-food type vegetation is only doing half the job. Large wildlife, such as moose, prefer new growth nutrient rich hardwood food. Cutting the older growth may increase the visual area however; the new growth actually attracts the moose and escalates the problem. This needs to be specifically addressed in the scoping, planning, and implementation of any proposed action before it will receive support.
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Agency Comments* x Several aspects of the proposed action are generalized and listed to improve as needed. Will need to know what these are before offering an opinion. x We ask that best practices for habitat and anadromous streams are followed rather than a general standard of road construction. x How will the changes mitigate the risk of or the cumulative effects of air quality? Local testing has indicated that the PM index often exceeds the expected parameters using a certified analytical lab. x Who will be the responsible agency (Jurisdiction by law) for this project NEPA This project will not receive Categorical Exclusion support from the tribe. The goals of the proposed project are not aligned with the detailed information provided in scoping and is certainly not the intent of a CatEx. The Intent of the changes in the FHWA and NEPA process is to streamline the process, not to dismiss it. Overall, the objectives of the NEPA process are to find the lowest impact and best choice through alternative actions and in “good faith.” Considering issues such as the anadromous streams, endangered species, local knowledge, environmental justice, culturally appropriate areas, cumulative impacts, historical preservation, significant effects, indirect issues, and the human environment we believe that it is only appropriate to start with an Environmental assessment and move through the process appropriately FHWA The Sterling Highway is an interstate highway according to Federal Highways and should be treated appropriately. It is listed as route A-3 in the National Highway System Inventory with an overall length of 148.12 miles that are eligible for federal funds through the State of Alaska as rural transportation, and eligible through federally Recognized Indian Tribes. We believe that all routes in Alaska should be treated as high priority corridors by FHWA due to the extreme weather conditions, the low actual miles of roads in Alaska (as compared to other states), cost of construction, and the imminent importance of road access in the State of Alaska where, there may be no alternative methods of travel or access to needs such as health care and commerce. The Sterling Highway is no exception. We would hope that aspart of this scoping that the state of Alaska would ask that congressional leadership to consider the needs of Alaska as part of the funding formula and consider Alaska’s priority corridors and fund them accordingly. With that said, we would also expect the State to perform competitive procurement as mandated through federal programs.
The State of Alaska has chosen not to support rural transportation funded through the FTA programs; why would this project even be considered? Concerns/issues The State of Alaska has chosen not to support rural transportation funded through the FTA programs for this area; why would this project even be considered? David Wigglesworth, United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)-Habitat 12/11/2014 Fish Passage x ADOT is currently in the planning stage for approximately $70 million dollar upgrade of the Sterling Highway between mile Restoration & Partnership Programs Meeting Summary 157 and 169. Anticipate design phase to begin in summer 2015 with construction projected for 2018/19. Construction would likely be phased due to the cost of the project and unique project requirements. It is likely the North Fork Anchor River at Sterling Hwy ADFG Barrier ID # 20300988 Mile Post ~157 will be addressed by this project. The existing four 8’ diameter culverts are hydraulically inadequate due to debris jams at the inlet. A bridge is probably required to provide a crossing that is hydraulically adequate and meet fish passage criteria. Crossing fix estimated at about $10 million.
x The group discussed how the barrier at Two Moose Creek – Tributary Anchor River at Sterling Hwy Mile Post 159 Sterling Highway ADFG Barrier ID # 20300989 – would be addressed during this upgrade and it is unclear at this time. Depending on the design options for this crossing, the group discussed that the Two Moose barrier may be an area of opportunity for securing support (through EVOS or other funding source) to address incremental costs above would be required to provide for enhanced ecological benefits to aquatic species and their habitats and community services that benefit from these species and services (e.g. fishing, recreation, stream function, flood risk reduction, etc.). The group also briefly discussed that in addition to aquatic species benefits, stream simulation culverts also provide benefits for other wildlife crossings, particularly birds and small mammals, sometimes moose and bear too. The group discussed the timing for further
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Agency Comments* discussion about incremental funding needs is about 12-15 months out when DOT will have a better sense of the design options for this crossing.
Ninilchik Traditional Council (NTC) 2/11/2015 NTC Mr. Williams made it clear that NTC is supportive of the project in general and is not objecting to any of the improvements. comments/concerns They just want to be sure impacts important to their stakeholders are adequately considered as we move forward.
NTC’s concerns include:
x The scoping letter did not include enough information to adequately respond in support or non-support of the project x Erosion issues along the project corridor x Fish passage, fish stock and subsistence issues x Issues with the safety of the existing slow vehicle turnouts (i.e. signage, length, maintenance) and said our scoping letter should have included information on how we’re planning on looking at safety x Road classification vs how the road is actually used x No list of alternatives or discussion of cumulative impacts x Lack of communication and shared decision making among State agencies x Others mentioned in their response to the scoping request
Tasks:
x DOT&PF will include NTC in the list for public meeting notifications x NTC will send DOT&PF information about local knowledge, including the results of their fish trapping efforts in the area and the location of known subsistence areas.
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Page G-8 From: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) To: Tom Schmid Cc: Quinten Arndt; Morrill, Adam Subject: FW: Agency Comments Project 58106 Sterling Highway MP 157-169 Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 8:55:25 AM
FYI.
From: Berkhahn, Patti [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 8:48 AM To: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) Cc: Litchfield, Virginia P (DFG); Berkhahn, Patti Subject: Agency Comments Project 58106 Sterling Highway MP 157-169
ADF&G, Habitat Division reviewed the Agency Scoping Packet for proposed project 58106 to upgrade the Sterling Highway from MP 157-MP 169. The proposed project is designed to restore structural integrity, reduce congestion, and improve the drivability of this section of the Highway. The proposed actions include replacing culverts at 2 locations with bridges and replacing or improving existing culverts, including fish passage culverts. Other actions include roadway alignment, add passing and turning lanes, widen shoulders, and install erosion control measures, guardrails, and signage.
The proposed project crosses five anadromous streams. The culverts at the North Fork Anchor River, stream # 244-10-10010-2011 will be replaced with a bridge. The existing bridge at the Anchor River, stream # 244-10-10010 will be replaced. The culverts at Two Moose Creek, stream # 244-10-10010-2021, Beaver Creek, stream # 244-10-10010-2025, and two culverts at Ruby Creek, stream # 244-10-10010-2088 will be replaced with fish passage culverts. The culvert design for these anadromous streams must meet fish passage design for the weakest swimming fish – juvenile coho salmon in all cases. Diamond Creek is not classified as anadromous in the Anadromous Waters Catalog; however, ADOT states in the scoping packet (Map – sheet 7 of 8), “this culvert will be replaced with a fish passage culvert”. All bridge & culvert replacements listed above will need Title 16 Fish Habitat Permits. If any other stream culverts will be replaced in the project, ADF&G, Habitat Division requests a site visit to determine fish presence at these streams prior to design plans. If fish are found in any of these streams, then appropriate fish passage culverts must be installed. A Multiagency Permit from the River Center can be downloaded at this link: http://www.borough.kenai.ak.us/images/KPB/KRC/Permit_Applications/multiagency.pdf
Please contact Ginny Litchfield at [email protected] Kenai Peninsula Area Manager, with any additional habitat related questions regarding this project.
Thank you,
Patti Berkhahn Habitat Biologist III ADFG, Habitat Division River Center 514 Funny River Road
Page G-9 Soldotna, AK 99669 907 714-2476 [email protected] (State agency housed in Kenai Peninsula Borough Building)
Page G-10 From: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) To: Tom Schmid; Quinten Arndt; Morrill, Adam Subject: FW: Requests for agency comments on DOT&PF proposed project 58106 - Sterling Highway MP 157 - MP 169 Date: Friday, November 21, 2014 9:12:25 AM
FYI.
From: Bronson, Kym J (DEC) Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 9:07 AM To: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) Subject: RE: Requests for agency comments on DOT&PF proposed project 58106 - Sterling Highway MP 157 - MP 169
Hello Kathleen,
The Department of Environmental Conservation, Solid Waste Program has reviewed the proposed project 58106 Sterling Hwy MP 157-169. The Anchor Point Transfer Site is accessed from the Sterling Hwy by Anchor Point Inn, at the start of the project. The Homer Landfill is about ¼ mile east of the Sterling Hwy, at the end of the project. Both these sites accept waste, which is then trucked to Soldotna for disposal.
Please notify Jack Maryott, Solid Waste Director of the Kenai Peninsula Borough, at 262-2002 or [email protected] of the proposed construction so they are aware and can plan for any delays during construction.
Thank you, Kym Bronson Department of Environmental Conservation Solid Waste Program 555 Cordova St. Anchorage, AK 99501 907-269-7626
From: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 1:32 PM To: Boothby, Taunnie L (CED); DEC-Webmaster (DEC sponsored); Bronson, Kym J (DEC); Rypkema, James (DEC); Ashton, William S (DEC); Heil, Cynthia L (DEC); Litchfield, Virginia P (DFG); Selinger, Jeff S (DFG); Blackwell, Jack D (DNR); Ayers, Jean M (DNR); Romsland, Renee C (DNR); Walton, Michael L (DNR); Burger, Raymond (DNR sponsored); DNR, Parks OHA Review Compliance (DNR sponsored); Bittner, Judith E (DNR); Havemeister, Franci A (DNR); [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; '[email protected]'; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; richard_l_anderson; Williams, Gary ([email protected]); [email protected]; Curtis, Harmony ([email protected]); [email protected]; [email protected]; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; [email protected]; Gary Oskolkoff; [email protected]; '[email protected]' Cc: Elliott, Brian A (DOT); Schmid, Tom J (DOT) Subject: Requests for agency comments on DOT&PF proposed project 58106 - Sterling Highway MP 157 - MP 169
Dear Agency Staff:
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has assumed the responsibilities of the Federal Highway Administration under Section 326 of amended Chapter 3 of Title 23, United States Code (23 C.F.R.), and is soliciting comments and information on a project that would improve the Sterling Highway from
Page G-11 approximately milepost (MP) 157 to MP 169 between Anchor Point and Homer, Alaska. Scoping materials for the proposed project may be accessed through the link below: http://dot.alaska.gov/creg/PDE/projects/58106_SterlingHighway_MP157_MP169/58106_Agency_Scoping_Packet.pdf
After reviewing the scoping materials, please reply with the following information:
1. Further analysis needed to evaluate sensitive resources potentially impacted by the proposed project. 2. Regulatory permits and/or clearances required from your agency. 3. Any concerns or issues your agency or organization might have with the proposed project.
We are requesting that comments be delivered by December 19, 2014. If you feel that someone else in your organization should receive this notification, please forward this email to them so they may comment.
Thank you,
Kathy Shea
Kathy Shea, Environmental Impact Analyst Alaska Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities Preliminary Design and Environmental Section P.O. Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900 Phone 907.269.0530| Fax 907.243.6927
Page G-12 From: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) To: Morrill, Adam Subject: FW: Requests for agency comments on DOT&PF proposed project 58106 - Sterling Highway MP 157 - MP 169 Date: Monday, November 17, 2014 3:06:40 PM
FYI.
From: Ayers, Jean M (DNR) Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 2:23 PM To: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) Subject: RE: Requests for agency comments on DOT&PF proposed project 58106 - Sterling Highway MP 157 - MP 169
Kathy, I am forwarding my response to an earlier inquiry on MP 157-169. I understand that the work is currently slated to occur entirely within DOT ROW. If that is the case, we have no LWCF concerns. However, if plans change, please keep DNR in the loop. Thanks!
From: Ayers, Jean M (DNR) Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2014 11:45 AM To: 'Graham, Jeremy' Cc: '[email protected]' Subject: RE: Sterling Highway MP 157-169 Project
Hello Jeremy,
Thank you for contacting me regarding this proposed DOTPF project. Initial research indicates that some DNR- identified properties included Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) investment, and would be protected under the 6(f)(3) provisions of the LWCF Act. Anchor River State Recreation Area (approximate Mile Post 157) has used four LWCF grants. In 1971, the State of Alaska purchased 102 acres with LWCF grant # 02-00061. In 1979, 52 acres were added and the Silver King campground was developed with grant # 02-00269. In 1992, Slide Hole campground was developed with grant # 02-00356. And, in 2006, rehabilitation occurred and a new beach access road was created with grant # 02-00389.
Anchor River State Recreation Site (approximate Mile Post 161.5) has also used one LWCF grant. In 1978, latrines were installed with LWCF grant # 02-00263e. As such, any use other than public outdoor recreation would create a conversion in these 6(f) protected properties. If road work takes place entirely within the DOT right-of-way, we would have no further involvement. However, if road work is proposed to expand beyond the DOT right-of-way, we would need to consult with the National Park Service (the LWCF funding agent), DOTPF, DNR and your agency to initiate discussions regarding the conversion process.
Please let me know if any further involvement will be necessary.
Jean Ayers Grants Administrator, State of Alaska: DNR Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (907) 269-8694
From: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 1:32 PM To: Boothby, Taunnie L (CED); DEC-Webmaster (DEC sponsored); Bronson, Kym J (DEC); Rypkema, James (DEC);
Page G-13 Ashton, William S (DEC); Heil, Cynthia L (DEC); Litchfield, Virginia P (DFG); Selinger, Jeff S (DFG); Blackwell, Jack D (DNR); Ayers, Jean M (DNR); Romsland, Renee C (DNR); Walton, Michael L (DNR); Burger, Raymond (DNR sponsored); DNR, Parks OHA Review Compliance (DNR sponsored); Bittner, Judith E (DNR); Havemeister, Franci A (DNR); [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; '[email protected]'; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; richard_l_anderson; Williams, Gary ([email protected]); [email protected]; Curtis, Harmony ([email protected]); [email protected]; [email protected]; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; [email protected]; Gary Oskolkoff; [email protected]; '[email protected]' Cc: Elliott, Brian A (DOT); Schmid, Tom J (DOT) Subject: Requests for agency comments on DOT&PF proposed project 58106 - Sterling Highway MP 157 - MP 169
Dear Agency Staff:
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has assumed the responsibilities of the Federal Highway Administration under Section 326 of amended Chapter 3 of Title 23, United States Code (23 C.F.R.), and is soliciting comments and information on a project that would improve the Sterling Highway from approximately milepost (MP) 157 to MP 169 between Anchor Point and Homer, Alaska. Scoping materials for the proposed project may be accessed through the link below: http://dot.alaska.gov/creg/PDE/projects/58106_SterlingHighway_MP157_MP169/58106_Agency_Scoping_Packet.pdf
After reviewing the scoping materials, please reply with the following information:
1. Further analysis needed to evaluate sensitive resources potentially impacted by the proposed project. 2. Regulatory permits and/or clearances required from your agency. 3. Any concerns or issues your agency or organization might have with the proposed project.
We are requesting that comments be delivered by December 19, 2014. If you feel that someone else in your organization should receive this notification, please forward this email to them so they may comment.
Thank you,
Kathy Shea
Kathy Shea, Environmental Impact Analyst Alaska Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities Preliminary Design and Environmental Section P.O. Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900 Phone 907.269.0530| Fax 907.243.6927
Page G-14 From: Schmid, Tom J (DOT) To: Morrill, Adam; Hansen, Kristen Cc: Quinten Arndt; Melocik, Bradley Subject: FW: Requests for agency comments on DOT&PF proposed project 58106 - Sterling Highway MP 157 - MP 169 Date: Monday, November 17, 2014 2:40:45 PM fyi
Tom J. Schmid, P.E. Project Manager Department of Transportation Preliminary Design and Environmental Section (907) 269-0543, fax 243-6927
From: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 2:39 PM To: Schmid, Tom J (DOT); Arndt, Quinten (DOT) Subject: FW: Requests for agency comments on DOT&PF proposed project 58106 - Sterling Highway MP 157 - MP 169
FYI.
From: Matthew Eagleton - NOAA Federal [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 2:20 PM To: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) Subject: Re: Requests for agency comments on DOT&PF proposed project 58106 - Sterling Highway MP 157 - MP 169
Kathy,
Looked over and preliminary information looks good. NMFS favorable to better fish habitat, such as the new bridge replacing culverts and better alignments. The anadromous fish findings should help FHWA's determine as to whether or not the project will have any adverse effects to salmon EFH. NMFS recognizes there will be some effects during construction, however fish will benefit from better passage.
Thanks, Matt
On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 1:31 PM, Shea, Kathleen E (DOT)
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has assumed the responsibilities of the Federal Highway Administration under Section 326 of amended Chapter 3 of Title 23, United States Code (23 C.F.R.), and is soliciting comments and information on a project that would improve the Sterling Highway from approximately milepost (MP) 157 to MP 169 between Anchor Point and Homer, Alaska. Scoping materials for the proposed project may be accessed through the link below: http://dot.alaska.gov/creg/PDE/projects/58106_SterlingHighway_MP157_MP169/58106_Agency_Scoping_Packet.pdf
After reviewing the scoping materials, please reply with the following information:
1. Further analysis needed to evaluate sensitive resources potentially impacted by the proposed project.
2. Regulatory permits and/or clearances required from your agency.
3. Any concerns or issues your agency or organization might have with the proposed project.
We are requesting that comments be delivered by December 19, 2014. If you feel that someone else in your organization should receive this notification, please forward this email to them so they may comment.
Thank you,
Kathy Shea
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Kathy Shea, Environmental Impact Analyst Alaska Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities Preliminary Design and Environmental Section P.O. Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900 Phone 907.269.0530| Fax 907.243.6927
Page G-16 From: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) To: Tom Schmid; Quinten Arndt; Morrill, Adam Subject: FW: Requests for agency comments on DOT&PF proposed project 58106 - Sterling Highway MP 157 - MP 169 Date: Monday, November 24, 2014 7:48:04 AM
FYI.
-----Original Message----- From: Speerstra, Linda POA [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 5:14 PM To: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) Cc: Setering, Michael T POA Subject: RE: Requests for agency comments on DOT&PF proposed project 58106 - Sterling Highway MP 157 - MP 169
Hello Ms. Shea, at this time the Corps workload doesn't allow for in depth scoping comments. We do however, appreciate the notice and acknowledge that a permit would be required as Section 404 of the Clean Water Act requires that a DA permit be obtained for the placement or discharge of dredged and/or fill material into waters of the U.S., including jurisdictional wetlands (33 U.S.C. 1344). The Corps defines wetlands as those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions.
Additionally, Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 requires that a DA permit be obtained for structures or work in or affecting navigable waters of the U.S. (33 U.S.C. 403). Section 10 waters are those waters subject to the ebb and flow of the tide shoreward to the mean high water mark, and/or other waters identified by the Alaska District.
I am assigning this project to Mr. Michael Setering of our Kenai Field Office. Please forward your future application and any additional information/correspondence to his e-mail listed above.
I appreciate your cooperation with the Corps' Regulatory Program. Have a good weekend.
Linda Speerstra Chief, Southeast Section Juneau, Kenai and Sitka Field Offices 907-747-0658
-----Original Message----- From: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 1:32 PM To: Boothby, Taunnie L (CED); DEC-Webmaster (DEC sponsored); Bronson, Kym J (DEC); Rypkema, James (DEC); Ashton, William S (DEC); Heil, Cynthia L (DEC); Litchfield, Virginia P (DFG); Selinger, Jeff S (DFG); Blackwell, Jack D (DNR); Ayers, Jean M (DNR); Romsland, Renee C (DNR); Walton, Michael L (DNR); Burger, Raymond (DNR sponsored); DNR, Parks OHA Review Compliance (DNR sponsored); Bittner, Judith E (DNR); Havemeister, Franci A (DNR); [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; '[email protected]'; CEPOA-RD-KFO, POA; [email protected]; [email protected]; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; richard_l_anderson; Williams, Gary ([email protected]); [email protected]; Curtis, Harmony ([email protected]); [email protected]; [email protected]; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; [email protected]; Gary Oskolkoff; [email protected]; '[email protected]' Cc: Elliott, Brian A (DOT); Schmid, Tom J (DOT) Subject: [EXTERNAL] Requests for agency comments on DOT&PF proposed project 58106 - Sterling Highway MP 157 - MP 169
Dear Agency Staff:
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has assumed the responsibilities of the Federal Highway Administration under Section 326 of amended Chapter 3 of Title 23, United States Code (23
Page G-17 C.F.R.), and is soliciting comments and information on a project that would improve the Sterling Highway from approximately milepost (MP) 157 to MP 169 between Anchor Point and Homer, Alaska. Scoping materials for the proposed project may be accessed through the link below:
http://dot.alaska.gov/creg/PDE/projects/58106_SterlingHighway_MP157_MP169/58106_Agency_Scoping_Packet.pdf
After reviewing the scoping materials, please reply with the following information:
1. Further analysis needed to evaluate sensitive resources potentially impacted by the proposed project.
2. Regulatory permits and/or clearances required from your agency.
3. Any concerns or issues your agency or organization might have with the proposed project.
We are requesting that comments be delivered by December 19, 2014. If you feel that someone else in your organization should receive this notification, please forward this email to them so they may comment.
Thank you,
Kathy Shea
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Kathy Shea, Environmental Impact Analyst
Alaska Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities
Preliminary Design and Environmental Section P.O. Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900
Phone 907.269.0530| Fax 907.243.6927
Page G-18 From: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) To: Morrill, Adam Cc: Quinten Arndt Subject: FW: Requests for agency comments on DOT&PF proposed project 58106 - Sterling Highway MP 157 - MP 169 Date: Monday, November 17, 2014 1:49:17 PM
Hi Quinten and Adam,
FYI, I sent the scoping packet for Sterling 157-169 out today. Due date for comments is December 19.
From: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 1:32 PM To: Boothby, Taunnie L (CED); DEC-Webmaster (DEC sponsored); Bronson, Kym J (DEC); Rypkema, James (DEC); Ashton, William S (DEC); Heil, Cynthia L (DEC); Litchfield, Virginia P (DFG); Selinger, Jeff S (DFG); Blackwell, Jack D (DNR); Ayers, Jean M (DNR); Romsland, Renee C (DNR); Walton, Michael L (DNR); Burger, Raymond (DNR sponsored); DNR, Parks OHA Review Compliance (DNR sponsored); Bittner, Judith E (DNR); Havemeister, Franci A (DNR); [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; '[email protected]'; cepoa- [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; richard_l_anderson; Williams, Gary ([email protected]); [email protected]; Curtis, Harmony ([email protected]); [email protected]; [email protected]; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; [email protected]; Gary Oskolkoff; [email protected]; '[email protected]' Cc: Elliott, Brian A (DOT); Schmid, Tom J (DOT) Subject: Requests for agency comments on DOT&PF proposed project 58106 - Sterling Highway MP 157 - MP 169
Dear Agency Staff:
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has assumed the responsibilities of the Federal Highway Administration under Section 326 of amended Chapter 3 of Title 23, United States Code (23 C.F.R.), and is soliciting comments and information on a project that would improve the Sterling Highway from approximately milepost (MP) 157 to MP 169 between Anchor Point and Homer, Alaska. Scoping materials for the proposed project may be accessed through the link below: http://dot.alaska.gov/creg/PDE/projects/58106_SterlingHighway_MP157_MP169/58106_Agency_Scoping_Packet.pdf
After reviewing the scoping materials, please reply with the following information:
1. Further analysis needed to evaluate sensitive resources potentially impacted by the proposed project. 2. Regulatory permits and/or clearances required from your agency. 3. Any concerns or issues your agency or organization might have with the proposed project.
We are requesting that comments be delivered by December 19, 2014. If you feel that someone else in your organization should receive this notification, please forward this email to them so they may comment.
Thank you,
Kathy Shea
Kathy Shea, Environmental Impact Analyst Alaska Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities Preliminary Design and Environmental Section P.O. Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900 Phone 907.269.0530| Fax 907.243.6927
Page G-19 From: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) To: Tom Schmid Cc: Morrill, Adam; Quinten Arndt Subject: FW: Requests for agency comments on DOT&PF proposed project 58106 - Sterling Highway MP 157 - MP 169 Date: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 11:23:49 AM
FYI.
From: Rollins, Mark W (DNR) Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 11:17 AM To: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) Subject: RE: Requests for agency comments on DOT&PF proposed project 58106 - Sterling Highway MP 157 - MP 169
Hi Kathy, The Alaska State Historic Preservation Office (AK SHPO) has no additional information or comments regarding cultural resources (historic, prehistoric, and archaeological sites, locations, remains, or objects) at this time for the subject project. We look forward to reviewing the cultural resources survey for this project and continued consultation pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Thank you for submitting the scoping materials for the subject project for our review and comment.
Mark W. Rollins Archaeologist II Alaska State Historic Preservation Office/ Office of History and Archaeology 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1310 Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 269-8722
From: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 1:32 PM To: Boothby, Taunnie L (CED); DEC-Webmaster (DEC sponsored); Bronson, Kym J (DEC); Rypkema, James (DEC); Ashton, William S (DEC); Heil, Cynthia L (DEC); Litchfield, Virginia P (DFG); Selinger, Jeff S (DFG); Blackwell, Jack D (DNR); Ayers, Jean M (DNR); Romsland, Renee C (DNR); Walton, Michael L (DNR); Burger, Raymond (DNR sponsored); DNR, Parks OHA Review Compliance (DNR sponsored); Bittner, Judith E (DNR); Havemeister, Franci A (DNR); [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; '[email protected]'; cepoa- [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; richard_l_anderson; Williams, Gary ([email protected]); [email protected]; Curtis, Harmony ([email protected]); [email protected]; [email protected]; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; [email protected]; Gary Oskolkoff; [email protected]; '[email protected]' Cc: Elliott, Brian A (DOT); Schmid, Tom J (DOT) Subject: Requests for agency comments on DOT&PF proposed project 58106 - Sterling Highway MP 157 - MP 169
Dear Agency Staff:
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has assumed the responsibilities of the Federal Highway Administration under Section 326 of amended Chapter 3 of Title 23, United States Code (23 C.F.R.), and is soliciting comments and information on a project that would improve the Sterling Highway from approximately milepost (MP) 157 to MP 169 between Anchor Point and Homer, Alaska. Scoping materials for the proposed project may be accessed through the link below: http://dot.alaska.gov/creg/PDE/projects/58106_SterlingHighway_MP157_MP169/58106_Agency_Scoping_Packet.pdf
After reviewing the scoping materials, please reply with the following information:
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1. Further analysis needed to evaluate sensitive resources potentially impacted by the proposed project. 2. Regulatory permits and/or clearances required from your agency. 3. Any concerns or issues your agency or organization might have with the proposed project.
We are requesting that comments be delivered by December 19, 2014. If you feel that someone else in your organization should receive this notification, please forward this email to them so they may comment.
Thank you,
Kathy Shea
Kathy Shea, Environmental Impact Analyst Alaska Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities Preliminary Design and Environmental Section P.O. Box 196900, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900 Phone 907.269.0530| Fax 907.243.6927
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NINILCHIK TRADITIONAL COUNCIL PROJECT SCOPING COMMENTS
Prepared for: The state of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
(Project 58106: Sterling Highway: MP 157 – 169 Rehabilitation) Prepared by:
Ninilchik Traditional Council, Indian Tribal Government – Ninilchik Village Tribe Po Box 39070, Ninilchik, Alaska 99639 Phone: (907) 567-3815 Fax: (907)567-3816
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has issued a request for comments pertaining to the scoping of the rehabilitation project located on the Sterling Highway at Mile Point 157 through 169. This area is associated with the tribe in terms of access, the Federally Recognized Tribe itself, and the Tribal Transportation Program. The scoping request has defined scoping comments in three focus areas to obtain information about the project. These areas consist of analysis and impacts to sensitive areas, regulatory permitting, and concerns and issues from organizations.
The goals of the project consist of restoring structural integrity, reducing congestion, improving drivabiltiy, and improving safety on the Sterling Highway form MP 157-169 (Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill).
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Further analysis needed to evaluate sensitive resources potentially impacted by the proposed project.
Further analysis is needed.
The information provided with the scoping packet does not demonstrate the intended goal of the proposed project. General issues such as improving the structural integrity, how congestion will be reduced, how drivability will be improved, and how safe issues will be improved are only suggested and references pre- construction planning criteria. Local knowledge states that the braided stream process, the lithology of the local substrate, and critical habitat areas will need to have strong considerations in the project development and planning. The scoping packet states that the Sterling Highway is a rural arterial route as part of the transit system. The Sterling High Way is part of Alaska Route 1 and is inventoried as a class 2 road however; as a planning process in a rural setting as well as in Alaska, it serves as a class 1 road ( without the additional lanes) throughout the majority of the summer months and provides a service equivalent to a class 1 road compared to standards based in the lower 48 states. This measure of use should be considered in the planning and design process for roads in Alaska. Improvement information is not entirely accurate. Several improvements have been made to the road system since 1966. The scoping packet lacks specific details that would clarify support or rejection of the proposed activity. Please provide the status of bridge inspections, compliance, and proposed improvements of the bridge replacement. How does the new bridge meet the intended goals of the proposed project? The maps do not indicate significant roadway changes and appears that all work will be performed within the existing ROW and actually has no benefit of changing the alignment. There is no supporting information to indicate that the “realignment” will actually realign the route or change measurable safety considerations of the route traffic. Adding turn lanes without traffic controls may actually do more harm than good by changing traffic patterns during peak travel times. Climbing lanes need additional length in Alaska for merging and stopping traffic. The additions performed on other parts of the Sterling Highway are not functional and dangerous. The areas are designed as a very short passing lane that do not have enough length to effective merge traffic on a primarily two lane road, do not have adequate signage, and need shoulder room on the passing lane. These are much more like a pull off area than a passing lane. Because the details are not included in the scoping documents, we believe that continued poor design will actually decrease safety conditions on a route like the Sterling Highway.
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Details are needed for erosion controls. There is not enough information to evaluate the proposed control or impact of the control measure. Erosion controls are needed however; maintenance and cost are factors that weigh in on cumulative effects of a proposed action. Clearing vegetation along the roadway has become a contentious issue. Limiting this discussion to the proposed action; we have seen the efforts of clearing vegetation along the road corridors here on the Kenai Peninsula. To be specific; it has been irresponsible. We have large wildlife in Alaska and have no wildlife control measures (such as fences). Cutting the brush without replanting specific non-food type vegetation is only doing half the job. Large wildlife, such as moose, prefer new growth nutrient rich hardwood food. Cutting the older growth may increase the visual area however; the new growth actually attracts the moose and escalates the problem. This needs to be specifically addressed in the scoping, planning, and implementation of any proposed action before it will receive support. Several aspects of the proposed action are generalized and listed to improve as needed. Will need to know what these are before offering an opinion. We ask that best practices for habitat and anadromous streams are followed rather than a general standard of road construction. How will the changes mitigate the risk of or the cumulative effects of air quality? Local testing has indicated that the PM index often exceeds the expected parameters using a certified analytical lab. Who will be the responsible agency (Jurisdiction by law) for this project
NEPA
This project will not receive Categorical Exclusion support from the tribe. The goals of the proposed project are not aligned with the detailed information provided in scoping and is certainly not the intent of a CatEx. The Intent of the changes in the FHWA and NEPA process is to streamline the process, not to dismiss it. Overall, the objectives of the NEPA process are to find the lowest impact and best choice through alternative actions and in “good faith.” Considering issues such as the anadromous streams, endangered species, local knowledge, environmental justice, culturally appropriate areas, cumulative impacts, historical preservation, significant effects, indirect issues, and the human environment we believe that it is only appropriate to start with an Environmental assessment and move through the process appropriately
FHWA
The Sterling Highway is an interstate highway according to Federal Highways and should be treated appropriately. It is listed as route A-3 in the National Highway System Inventory with an overall length of 148.12 miles that are eligible for federal funds through the State of Alaska as rural transportation, and eligible through federally Recognized Indian Tribes. We believe that all routes in Alaska should be treated as high priority corridors by FHWA due to the extreme weather conditions, the low actual miles of roads in Alaska (as compared to other states), cost of construction, and the imminent importance of road access in the State of Alaska where, there may be no alternative methods of travel or access to needs such as health care and commerce. The Sterling Highway is no exception. We would hope that as
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part of this scoping that the state of Alaska would ask that congressional leadership to consider the needs of Alaska as part of the funding formula and consider Alaska’s priority corridors and fund them accordingly. With that said, we would also expect the State to perform competitive procurement as mandated through federal programs.
The State of Alaska has chosen not to support rural transportation funded through the FTA programs; why would this project even be considered?
Regulatory permits and/or clearances required from your agency.
NEPA
This project will not receive Categorical Exclusion support from the tribe. The goals of the proposed project are not aligned with the detailed information provided in scoping and is certainly not the intent of a CatEx. The Intent of the changes in the FHWA and NEPA process is to streamline the process, not to dismiss it. Overall, the objectives of the NEPA process are to find the lowest impact and best choice through alternative actions and in “good faith.” Considering issues such as the anadromous streams, endangered species, local knowledge, environmental justice, culturally appropriate areas, cumulative impacts, historical preservation, significant effects, indirect issues, and the human environment we believe that it is only appropriate to start with an Environmental assessment and move through the process appropriately
Any concerns or issues your agency or organization might have with the proposed project.
The State of Alaska has chosen not to support rural transportation funded through the FTA programs for this area; why would this project even be considered?
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Page G-25 Sterling Highway: MP 157 – 169 Rehabilitation Project No. 58106 Scoping Meeting with Ninilchik Traditional Council February 11, 2015 Meeting Notes
Participants: Darryl Williams, NTC Resource and Environmental Director Tom Schmid, DOT&PF PM Brian Elliott, DOT&PF CR REM Kathy Shea, DOT&PF Environmental Analyst Melissa Goldstein, DOT&PF Statewide NEPA Manager (via phone)
On November 17, 2014, the DOT&PF sent a scoping letter seeking agency comments on the Sterling Highway: MP 157 – 169 Rehabilitation project. Several organizations commented, including the Ninilchik Traditional Council (NTC) which expressed reservations about some of the project’s design elements, assumptions, and NEPA process. A meeting with NTC’s Resource and Environmental Director was scheduled for further discussion.
NTC’s concerns include: The scoping letter did not include enough information to adequately respond in support or non-support of the project Erosion issues along the project corridor Fish passage, fish stock and subsistence issues Issues with the safety of the existing slow vehicle turnouts (i.e. signage, length, maintenance) and said our scoping letter should have included information on how we’re planning on looking at safety Road classification vs how the road is actually used No list of alternatives or discussion of cumulative impacts Lack of communication and shared decision making among State agencies Others mentioned in their response to the scoping request
Mr. Williams made it clear that NTC is supportive of the project in general and is not objecting to any of the improvements. They just want to be sure impacts important to their stakeholders are adequately considered as we move forward.
DOT&PF staff shared information about project phasing and design, and indicated that we’re at the very beginning of project development and scoping. We go through the scoping effort precisely to learn from agencies/stakeholders about their concerns with a given project; now that we have their input we can carefully consider NTCs concerns as we move forward in our analysis.
Tasks DOT&PF will include NTC in the list for public meeting notifications NTC will send DOT&PF information about local knowledge, including the results of their fish trapping efforts in the area and the location of known subsistence areas
At this time, DOT&PF will continue to move forward with this project as a PCE.
Page G-26 From: Sowerwine, James E (DNR) To: Graham, Jeremy Cc: Morrill, Adam Subject: RE: Sterling Highway MP 157-169 Project Date: Monday, October 06, 2014 1:24:34 PM Attachments: DNR Parcels, 10.6.2014.xlsx
Jeremy and Adam,
Please find attached a list of DNR parcels potentially affected by the project with notes about associated partial management interest transfers, if any. The list is basically the same as that which you provided, though the parcels boundaries are a little tweaked in one or two instances. I also included notes about easements created by DMLW that I observed to be in the project area, though the list is not necessarily complete; this could potentially also be utilized by DOTPF for highway expansion purposes.
Caveat: This is in no way a full title search, nor a warranty by DNR as to ownership (or lack there-of) of land within the project area. Rather, this is meant to provide a quick-look type view of the majority of DNR management interests in the project area to better inform the planning process, but should not be relied upon as a final authority.
Call me if you have any questions about the notes. I have a few of my own about the status of the ADFG and DOPR areas that I plan to sort out prior to DOTPF application. Please also note that one parcel is pending for approval of conveyance to KPB.
Best regards, James
James Sowerwine Natural Resource Specialist Department of Natural Resources Division of Mining, Land and Water Southcentral Region, Easement Management Unit 550 W 7th Ave., Suite 900C, Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 334-2542
From: Graham, Jeremy [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, October 03, 2014 4:13 PM To: Sowerwine, James E (DNR) Cc: Morrill, Adam Subject: Sterling Highway MP 157-169 Project
James,
DOT&PF is proposing to rehabilitate the Sterling Highway between MP 157-169. There are several
Page G-27 Department of Natural Resource properties adjacent to the corridor (DNR Mapset). I have also included a preliminary list of these properties for your review. Please let us know if this is a complete list, and provide us with the property use (current and future/proposed) if known. The scoping letter for this project will be coming shortly with more information on the project. Please respond to Adam Morrill ([email protected]) or myself. If you have any questions please give Adam a call at 907-562-2000.
Thank you,
Jeremy T. Graham Environmental Specialist
Page G-28 KPD ID DOT MP KAP ID KAP notes DNR LAS notes (tenative) Miscellaneous notes 16905058 157 220 Anchor Point SRA (citation?). OSL 717, 745, 861, 547. ILMT under ADL 65068 to DNR DPOR. 16910109 158 339A, B General state land, retain to SoA for possible DOTPF materials site, etc. GS 107. 16910110 158 339A, B General state land, retain to SoA for possible DOTPF materials site, etc. GS 107. 16910157 158 339A, B General state land, retain to SoA for possible DOTPF materials site, etc. GS 107. 16910204 158 339A, B General state land, retain to SoA for possible DOTPF materials site, etc. GS 107. 16910206 158 339A, B General state land, retain to SoA for possible DOTPF materials site, etc. GS 107. 16910106 159 343 General state land, possible Anchor River SRA addition. KPB selected. GS 107. Access Esmnt ADL 230720 decisioned w/in ‐106. No EA for cons 16910233 159 343 General state land, possible Anchor River SRA addition. KPB selected. GS 107. 16910236 160 345 General state land; possible materials site. GS 107. This parcel contains ADL 201779, an issued public easement. La 16913307 160 333A,B General State Land, no specific proposed use. GS 107. 16934008 160 None None OSL 1286 (EVOS acquisition). ADL 228856 Management Right to ADFG. 16934010 160 None None OSL 1286 (EVOS acquisition). ADL 228856 Management Right to ADFG. 16934011 160 None None OSL 1286 (EVOS acquisition). ADL 228856 Management Right to ADFG. 16913227 161 254C KAP: Possible materials site, possible KPB conveyance under KPB selection 228340. GS 107. 9/17/2014 Proposed for approved conveyance to KPB under ADL 228340. 16913312 161 None Anchor River SRS (citation?) GS 107 and land exchange with Smith, ADL 201065. ILMT under ADL 50059. Parcel boundaries slightly different in mapper vs. DOTPF maps. 17102224 162 None None OSL 1320 (EVOS acquisition). ADL 229319 Management Right to ADFG. DOTPF map does not show small portion of property adjacent to 17102502 163 None None OSL 1338 (EVOS acquisition). ADL 229345 Management Right to ADFG. 17302343 167 431 ILMA to DPOR, status unspecificed at time of KAP drafting. OSL 1117 (EVOS acquisition). ADL 228211 Management Right to DPOR. 17302344 167 431 ILMA to DPOR, status unspecificed at time of KAP drafting. OSL 1117 (EVOS acquisition). ADL 228211 Management Right to DPOR. 17302345 167 431 ILMA to DPOR, status unspecificed at time of KAP drafting. OSL 1117 (EVOS acquisition). ADL 228211 Management Right to DPOR. 17302301 167 431 ILMA to DPOR, status unspecificed at time of KAP drafting. OSL 1117 (EVOS acquisition). ADL 228211 Management Right to DPOR. Next parcel south contains DNR public easement ADL 45567.
Red coloring signifies general state land with no co‐management. Purple indicates partial withdrawn from the State general domain, with partial co‐management by another state agency.
Version 10/6/2014
Page G-29 struction or survey issued at this time. and under Derrick Road (directly across highway from KPB 16934008 was partially authorized by DNR access easement ADL 25958.
o highway ROW to west.
Page G-30 From: Ayers, Jean M (DNR) To: Graham, Jeremy Cc: Morrill, Adam Subject: RE: Sterling Highway MP 157-169 Project Date: Thursday, October 23, 2014 11:44:49 AM Attachments: image001.gif SKMBT_C35314102311340.pdf
Hello Jeremy,
Thank you for contacting me regarding this proposed DOTPF project. Initial research indicates that some DNR-identified properties included Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) investment, and would be protected under the 6(f)(3) provisions of the LWCF Act. Anchor River State Recreation Area (approximate Mile Post 157) has used four LWCF grants. In 1971, the State of Alaska purchased 102 acres with LWCF grant # 02-00061. In 1979, 52 acres were added and the Silver King campground was developed with grant # 02-00269. In 1992, Slide Hole campground was developed with grant # 02-00356. And, in 2006, rehabilitation occurred and a new beach access road was created with grant # 02-00389.
Anchor River State Recreation Site (approximate Mile Post 161.5) has also used one LWCF grant. In 1978, latrines were installed with LWCF grant # 02-00263e. As such, any use other than public outdoor recreation would create a conversion in these 6(f) protected properties. If road work takes place entirely within the DOT right-of-way, we would have no further involvement. However, if road work is proposed to expand beyond the DOT right-of-way, we would need to consult with the National Park Service (the LWCF funding agent), DOTPF, DNR and your agency to initiate discussions regarding the conversion process.
Please let me know if any further involvement will be necessary.
Jean Ayers Grants Administrator, State of Alaska: DNR Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (907) 269-8694
From: Graham, Jeremy [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, October 03, 2014 4:12 PM To: Ayers, Jean M (DNR) Cc: Morrill, Adam Subject: Sterling Highway MP 157-169 Project
Jean,
DOT&PF is proposing to rehabilitate the Sterling Highway between MP 157-169. There are several Department of Natural Resource properties adjacent to the corridor (DNR Mapset). Could you tell me if any 6(f) funds were used to purchase or develop any of these properties.
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Thank you,
Jeremy T. Graham Environmental Specialist
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Appendix H
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Appendix I
Agency Scoping Packet
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PO Box 196900 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900 Main: 907.269.0542 Toll Free: 800.770.5263 TDD: 907.269.0473 TTY: 800.770.8973 Fax: 907.243.6927
November 17, 2014
Project: Sterling Highway: MP 157 – 169 Rehabilitation, Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill
Project No. 58106
Re: Request for scoping comments
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is soliciting comments and information on a proposed project which would rehabilitate, realign, and construct safety improvements on the Sterling Highway between milepost (MP) 157 (Anchor Point) and MP 169 (Baycrest Hill) in the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. The proposed project is located at Latitude: 59.7249°N, Longitude: 151.7173°W, between Anchor Point and Homer, Alaska. Proposed work would occur within USGS Quads Seldovia C-5; and Seldovia D-5 in the Seward Meridian. Additional location details can be found in Table 1 below and Figure 1 enclosed.
Table 1: Proposed Project Location Details
Township Range Section(s) 5 South 14 West 4, 5, 9, 15, and 16 5 South 15 West 13 6 South 14 West 18, 19, 20, 29, 32, and 33 5 South 15 West 3, 4, 10, 11, and 12
Purpose and Need The purpose of the proposed project is to restore structural integrity, reduce congestion, and improve the drivability and safety of the Sterling Highway from MP 157 – 169 (Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill). This section of the Sterling Highway has remained largely unimproved since 1966 (nearly 50 years). Segments within the project corridor are structurally deteriorating, in need of safety improvements, and do not meet current vertical and horizontal design standards. Bridge structures show visible signs of wear and have been damaged in flood events. Culverts are typically in poor condition and do not provide sufficient drainage. Traffic congestion increases travel times to and from Homer, Alaska, particularly during the height of tourist season when local, freight, and tourist traffic can get stuck in long clusters of traffic without the opportunity to pass safely.
“Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure.”
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Project: Sterling Highway: MP 157 – 169 Rehabilitation, Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill Project No: 58106
Proposed Action Proposed work would include the following:
≠ Rehabilitate the roadway ≠ Replace the existing culverts at North Fork Anchor River with a new bridge ≠ Replace South Fork Anchor River bridge with a new bridge ≠ Roadway alignment shifts and straightening of curves (vertical and horizontal) to bring the roadway to current highway design standards in accordance with the DOT&PF Preconstruction Manual and AASHTO ≠ Construct passing and climbing lanes ≠ Add turn lanes at major intersections ≠ Widen shoulders ≠ Install erosion control measures ≠ Clear vegetation, as needed ≠ Repair, replace or improve as needed: existing culverts, including fish passage culverts; erosion protection; drainage facilities; utilities; guardrail and guardrail end treatments; approaches; signing; and striping
Existing Site Conditions The Sterling Highway is the only surface transportation route between Soldotna and Homer. The section between Anchor Point and Baycrest Hill was built in the 1950s and realigned along the Anchor River in 1960. The road has remained largely unimproved since it was originally constructed. It is classified as a rural principal arterial which provides surface access to Anchor Point and the City of Homer. The road is typically bounded on one side by the Anchor River and on the other by wetlands. The highway has a minimum 200 foot right-of-way (ROW) which contains 12-foot lanes, 4-foot shoulders, embankments, and open ditch drainage.
Annual average daily traffic volumes in 2010 between Anchor Point and Baycrest Hill were 4,240 vehicles per day and are projected to be 5,500 by 2027. The speed limit is typically posted at 55 mph, except for portions north of the North Fork Anchor River and South of West Thomas Road (MP 168) that are posted at 45 mph. Steep grades (greater than 6%) create speed differentials as heavy truck speed is reduce by greater than 10 mph.
Approximately 22 Slow traffic turnouts are being constructed between Soldotna and Baycrest Hill (MP 97-169). Several projects were under construction last summer and others are anticipated for Summer 2015. These projects did not (will not) include significant structural and drainage improvements.
Preliminary Environmental Research & Summary of Previous Agency Comments The environmental impacts are not clearly established at this time and a Categorical Exclusion is being prepared. DOT&PF conducted preliminary research using the most current available data to identify environmental resources within the proposed project vicinity (attached). To ensure that all factors are considered in developing the proposed project, please provide your written comments, recommendations, and the additional information to our office no later than December 19, 2014.
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Project: Sterling Highway: MP 157 – 169 Rehabilitation, Anchor Point to Baycrest Hill Project No: 58106
If you have any questions regarding the project, please contact Kathy Shea, Environmental Analyst, at (907) 269-0530, or by e-mail at [email protected]. Questions concerning the design of the proposed project can be directed to Tom Schmid, P.E., Project Manager, at (907) 269-0543, or by email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Brian Elliott Regional Environmental Manager
Enclosures: Figure 1: Location and Vicinity Map Sheets 1-8: Project Corridor Considerations Preliminary Environmental Research
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Kathy Shea, Environmental Impact Analyst, PD&E Tom Schmid, P.E., Project Manager, PD&E
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!(# Mile Post STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Bridge / Culvert Structure Project Corridor ! Intersection Improvements Considerations AND PUBLIC FACILITIES Anadromous Streams ADF&G DOT & PF Project No. 58106 Road Realignment Sterling Hwy MP 157-169 Parcels Sec 18-20,29,32-33 T5S R14W, Project Area Road Rehabilitation Sec 4-5, 9, 15-16 T6S R14W Kenai Pennisula Borough 0 400 800 Anchor Point to Homer, Alaska Mapped Wetlands Sec 3-4, 10-13 T5S R15W Feet Seward Meridian, Alaska August 21, 2014 Sheet 1 of 8
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!(# Mile Post STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Erosion Project Corridor ! Fish Passage Culvert Considerations AND PUBLIC FACILITIES Anadromous Streams ADF&G DOT & PF Project No. 58106 Passing Lane Sterling Hwy MP 157-169 Road Realignment Sec 18-20,29,32-33 T5S R14W, Parcels Road Rehabilitation Sec 4-5, 9, 15-16 T6S R14W Project Area 0 400 800 Sec 3-4, 10-13 T5S R15W Anchor Point to Homer, Alaska Kenai Pennisula Borough Feet Seward Meridian, Alaska Mapped Wetlands August 21, 2014 Sheet 2 of 8
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!(# Mile Post STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Bridge / Culvert Structure Project Corridor Erosion AND PUBLIC FACILITIES ! Considerations Fish Passage Culvert DOT & PF Project No. 58106 Anadromous Streams ADF&G Sterling Hwy MP 157-169 Climbing Lane Sec 18-20,29,32-33 T5S R14W, Passing Lane Road Rehabilitation Sec 4-5, 9, 15-16 T6S R14W Parcels 0 400 800 Sec 3-4, 10-13 T5S R15W Anchor Point to Homer, Alaska Project Area Feet Seward Meridian, Alaska August 21, 2014 Sheet 3 of 8 Kenai Pennisula Borough Q:\24\61608\GIS\ENV\SiteMapped Wetlands Map.mxd Aug 21, 2014 12:44:52 PM User: charrington PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 161!( 165!( 157!( 169!( Location Map Page I-10
!(# Mile Post STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Erosion Project Corridor Anadromous Streams ADF&G Considerations AND PUBLIC FACILITIES Climbing Lane DOT & PF Project No. 58106 Passing Lane Sterling Hwy MP 157-169 Parcels Sec 18-20,29,32-33 T5S R14W, Project Area Road Rehabilitation Sec 4-5, 9, 15-16 T6S R14W Kenai Pennisula Borough 0 400 800 Anchor Point to Homer, Alaska Mapped Wetlands Sec 3-4, 10-13 T5S R15W Feet Seward Meridian, Alaska August 21, 2014 Sheet 4 of 8
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!(# Mile Post STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ! Fish Passage Culvert Project Corridor ! Intersection Improvements Considerations AND PUBLIC FACILITIES Anadromous Streams ADF&G DOT & PF Project No. 58106 Climbing Lane Sterling Hwy MP 157-169 Passing Lane Sec 18-20,29,32-33 T5S R14W, Parcels Road Rehabilitation Sec 4-5, 9, 15-16 T6S R14W Project Area 0 400 800 Sec 3-4, 10-13 T5S R15W Anchor Point to Homer, Alaska Kenai Pennisula Borough Feet Seward Meridian, Alaska Mapped Wetlands August 21, 2014 Sheet 5 of 8
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Preliminary Environmental Research
Air Quality A review of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Air Pollution in Alaskan Communities website on November 17, 2014, indicated the proposed project is not located within an air quality non-attainment or maintenance area. No long-term impacts to air quality are anticipated.
Estimated Ground Disturbance and Clearing Activities The proposed project would disturb approximately 180 acres of ground and require stormwater discharge coverage under the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Alaska Pollution Discharge Elimination System (APDES) Construction General Permit (CGP). Ground disturbing activities would include grading, pavement removal, utility relocation, embankment construction, and drainage improvements. Vegetation clearing would impact an additional 55 acres.
Fish and Wildlife Anadromous Fish Streams The project crosses five (5) anadromous fish streams listed below in Table 1.i Work within anadromous streams would be required to replace culverts and construct two bridges. Work below the ordinary high water mark or over these streams would require coordination with ADF&G and a Title 16 Permit. Table 1: Anadromous Streams and Species Stream Name AWC Anadromous Fish Species Anchor River 411-10-10010 Present species include chum, pink, sockey salmon, dolly varden, and steelhead trout. Provides spawning and rearing habitat for coho and chinook salmon. North Fork Anchor 244-10-10010-2011 Present species include dolly varden and steelhead trout. River Provides spawning habitat for coho, chinook, and pink salmon, and rearing habitat for dolly varden. Two Moose Creek 244-10-10010-2021 Provides spawning habitat for coho and chinook salmon. Also provides rearing habitat for coho, chinook, dolly varden, and steelhead trout. Unnamed Stream 244-10-10010-2025 Provides spawning habitat for coho salmon. Also provides (Beaver Creek) rearing habitat for coho salmon, dolly varden and steelhead trout. Ruby Creek 244-10-10010-2088 Provides spawning habitat for coho salmon. Also provides rearing habitat for coho salmon and dolly varden.
Threatened and Endangered Species The USFWS Information, Planning, and Conservation System (IPaC) was reviewed to identify threatened, endangered, and proposed species, designated critical habitat, and some candidate species that may occur within the project area. Federally or State listed threatened or endangered species within range of the project area are listed below in Table 2.ii
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Table 2: Threatened and Endangered Species Species Federal/State Status Steller’s Eider (Polysticta steller) Threatened Short-Tailed Albatross (Phoebastria albatrus) Endangered
Kachemak Bay provides critical habitat during spring, fall, and winter for Steller’s eider. Due to the nature of the proposed project, no impacts to these species are anticipated.
Floodplain and Regulatory Floodway The project is mapped in Zone A, C, and D designations as shown on Flood Insurance Rate Mapsiii (FIRM) 0200124325A and 0201076020B. The project also is located on non-printed FIRMs 0200124330A and 0200124340A. The majority of the project is in Zone D which is defined as areas in which flood hazards are undetermined, but possible. The North Fork Anchor River crossing is mapped as Zone A, which is defined as areas subject to inundation by the 1- percent-annual-chance flood event. North of this crossing is mapped as Zone C, which is defined as areas of moderate or minimal flooding. Maps for the remaining proposed project area have not been printed.
Hazardous Waste The project is within 1,000 feet of nine contaminated sites (Table 3), however only two of the sites are active.iv Some excavation may be required adjacent to these sites during roadway widening. Further consultation would be conducted to determine the potential for encountering hazardous material during construction.
Table 3: Known Contaminated Sites Near Project Area Site Name Hazard ID Location Status Craig’s Anchor Point 34029 North Fork Road 275 Active Garage/Salvage Anchor Point 3450 Sterling Highway ADOT&PF Homer Facility 24664 Active Homer 34080 Sterling Highway Cleanup Complete- Anchor Point Texaco 23429 Anchor Point Institutional Controls ADOT&PF Homer Maintenance 3450 Sterling Highway Cleanup Complete- 23744 Shop (OWS) Homer Institutional Controls 3570 Sterling Highway Asphalt Plant Remnants 469 Cleanup Complete Homer 3375 Sterling Highway Bay Crest Fuel & C Store 26143 Cleanup Complete Homer Kenai Peninsula Borough- 3300 Sterling Highway 22968 Cleanup Complete Homer Bailing Facility Homer End of Maintenance Homer Bailing Facility-Landfill 2 3764 Street off Sterling Cleanup Complete Highway at MP 169.3 University of Alaska Fairbanks, 3255 Sterling Highway 23074 Cleanup Complete Homer Research Station Homer (MP 168.5)
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Historic Properties, Archeological, and Cultural Resource Five cultural resources have been previously identified in the vicinity of the project according to the Alaska Heritage Resource Survey (AHRS)v.
≠ AHRS# SEL-00189 Johnson Homestead Cabin – no determination of eligibility. ≠ AHRS# SEL-00190 Blayden Homestead Cabin – no determination of eligibility. ≠ AHRS# SEL-00191 Homer Packing Company – no determination of eligibility. ≠ AHRS# SEL-00192 Anchor River Campground Site – no determination of eligibility. ≠ AHRS# SEL-00193 Relic Terrace Cache Pit – no determination of eligibility.
These resources span from prehistoric through the historic period. An additional survey of the project area has been undertaken and an assessment of previously recorded cultural resources is being completed. Consultation in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act would be conducted with the Office of History and Archaeology (OHA) and local tribal entities.
Invasive Species DOT&PF would comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding invasive species during construction of the proposed project to minimize the potential to introduce or spread invasive species. Species known to occur in or near the project listed in Table 4: vi
Table 4: List of Invasive Species Observed Near Project Area Common Name Scientific Name Invasiveness Index White Sweetclover Melilotus alba 81 Reed Canarygrass Phalaris arundinacea 83 Bigleaf Lupine Lupinus polyphyllus 71 Oxeye Daisy Leucanthemum vulgare 61 Tall Buttercup Ranunculus acris 54 Fall Dandelion Leontodon autumnalis 51 Yellow Toadflax Linaria vulgaris 69 Creeping Buttercup Ranunculus repens 54 Orange Hawkweed Hieracium aurantiacum 79
Land Use and Transportation Plans This project is included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan and the Kenai Peninsula Transportation Plan. Access from adjacent properties to Sterling Highway is controlled by permit from DOT&PF. There is no Prime Farmland near the project.vii This project is compatible with existing and future land uses in the vicinity.
Material and Disposal Sites The Contractor would supply material for the road, subgrade structure and surfacing. Similarly, the Contractor would obtain disposal sites. If the Contractor elects to use an undeveloped
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material site, contract language would require the Contractor to acquire all necessary permits and clearances for the site(s) and provide copies to the DOT&PF Project Engineer prior to development. Per DOT&PF specifications, the Contractor would also be responsible for implementing a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. Material from a borrow site that has not received the appropriate permits and clearances would not be accepted for project construction. Disposal of excess material outside the ROW is not anticipated for this project.
Migratory Birds and Eagle Nests Migratory Birds The wetlands, rivers, lakes and ponds in and around the project area are resting and feeding areas for nesting and migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, songbirds and raptors. Vegetation clearing would take place as needed and would be in compliance with the USFWS recommended clearing windows for the region.
Eagles Bald eagles may nest in the vicinity of the project. Surveys for eagle nests would be conducted prior to construction to determine if an eagle permit would be required.
Navigable Waters One bridge crossing the Anchor River and another crossing the North Fork Anchor River would be replaced. None of the streams or rivers are listed on the Corps of Engineers Alaska District Navigable Waters list.
Noise The project corridor is adjacent to multiple noise sensitive receivers, including parks, businesses, and residences. A noise analysis is being conducted to sufficiently determine baseline conditions and model future noise levels to determine potential impacts to these receivers. This analysis would determine whether mitigation measures would be implemented in the design of this project.
Social and Economic The project would require the acquisition of private and public properties near MP 157 and 158. Temporary impacts during construction would disrupt traffic access to residences and businesses. Traffic control for the project would be in accordance with the standards and guidelines in the Alaska Traffic Manual. Short-term impacts to recreation may include temporary traffic disruption and limited access to streams and rivers in the project corridor.
Publicly-Owned Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges Parks, recreation areas, wildlife refuges, waterfowl refuges, and historic sites of national, state, or local significance including critical habitat areas, and sanctuaries, near the project are as follows in Table 5:viii
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The project is anticipated to remain within the existing ROW and no physical taking of lands being used for park or other similar purposes is required in conjunction with this project. Adverse indirect impacts to publicly owned recreation resources are not expected.
Table 5: Publicly-Owned Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and Waterfowl Refuges Description Type Anchor River Fritz Creek-Critical Habitat Area State Anchor River State Recreation Area State Anchor River State Recreation Site State Kachemak Bay-Critical Habitat Area State Baycrest Park Local North Fork Anchor River Access Local Two Moose Creek Access Local Anchor River Access Local
Water Quality There are no listed impaired waters within or adjacent to the project. Construction plans and contract specifications would include measures to control erosion and sedimentation. All construction activities would be conducted according to the Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Construction General Permit. The project is not likely to contribute to exceedance of water quality standards.
Wetlands and Other Waters of the U.S. Review of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetland Inventory (NWI) maps show that the project corridor contains wetlands. A wetland delineation and functions and values assessment has been conducted. There are no Waters of the U.S. listed as wild and scenic rivers.
Permits and Authorizations This project would require federal, state, and local agency authorization as described in Table 6 below prior to conducting construction activities.
Table 6: Anticipated Permits and Authorizations Required Agency Permit Type USACE Section 10/404 ADF&G Title 16 DEC Section 401 Water Quality Certification DEC APDES Construction General Permit Kenai Peninsula Borough Conditional Use Kenai Peninsula Borough Flood Hazard Kenai Peninsula Borough Noise DNR Temporary Water Use SHPO Section 106 Consultation
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References
i Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) Atlas to the Catalog of Waters Important to the Spawning, Rearing, or Migration of Anadromous Fishes , Accessed 6/10/2014 ii ADF&G “Special Status Species” http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=specialstatus.main, Accessed 6/10/2014 USFWS “Environmental Conservation Online System” http://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/ Accessed 6/26/ 2014 http://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/countySearch!speciesByCountyReport.action?fips=02122, Accessed 6/19/2014 iii Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Map Search, https://msc.fema.gov/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/mapstore/homepage/MapSearch.html, accessed 6/11/2014 iv Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s (ADEC) Contaminated Sites Mapper http://dec.alaska.gov/spar/csp/db_search.htm, Accessed 6/10/2014 v http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/oha/ahrs/ahrs.htm vi UAA “Alaska Natural Heritage Program” http://aknhp.uaa.alaska.edu/maps/akepic/, Accessed 6/10/2014 vii NRCS Web Soil Survey , Accessed 6/10/2014 viii ADF&G “Refuges, Sanctuaries, Critical Habitat Areas & Wildlife Ranges”, http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=protectedareas.locator, Accessed 6/10/2014, Kenai Peninsula Borough “Interactive Parcel Viewer” http://www2.borough.kenai.ak.us/GISDept/ags.html, Accessed 8/05/2014
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From: Hilsinger, Erik D (DOT) Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 1:18 PM To: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) Subject: FW: Scoping Comments- NTC - Project 58106 Sterling Highway: MP 157- 169 Attachments: NTC - Sterling Highway Comments 12-9-14.pdf
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From: Darrel Williams [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 9:23 AM To: Hilsinger, Erik D (DOT) Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; Ivan Z. Encelewski; 'Stoneking, Julie'; [email protected] Subject: FW: Scoping Comments- NTC - Project 58106 Sterling Highway: MP 157- 169
Courtesy re‐delivery. We received an undeliverable System error for this correspondence and have expanded the distribution list for delivery. Darrel Williams
From: Darrel Williams Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 2:24 PM To: '[email protected]'
Hi Eric, I have a copy of your Historical Properties review that was delivered to the Ninilchik Tribe as part of the review process. I am attaching a copy of the comments that were delivered regarding project 58106. In short the distribution information was incomplete. As far as I know, it is still incomplete. Please see the email copy below regarding the meeting we had. It seems that these comments were not integrated in to the process. Please review the comment document and follow up with me regarding this issue. Thank you, Darrel Williams Resource Director
From: Darrel Williams Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 8:25 PM To: Darrel Williams
From: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT)
Hi Darrel,
I just want to confirm with you our appointment to discuss the DOT&PF Sterling Highway MP 157‐169 project on February 11 at 1:00pm. Our office is located at 4111 Aviation Avenue in Anchorage, near the airport.
I sent you a meeting invite but if you don’t use the same program as us, it may not have come through so I just want to be sure we’re all set.
Looking forward to meeting with you in a couple weeks.
Regards, Kathy
From: Darrel Williams [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, January 12, 2015 3:18 PM To: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) Subject: RE: Scoping Comments- NTC - Project 58106 Sterling Highway: MP 157- 169
How about February 11th? Thanks, Darrel
From: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, January 12, 2015 3:13 PM To: Darrel Williams Subject: RE: Scoping Comments- NTC - Project 58106 Sterling Highway: MP 157- 169
Hi Darrel,
I just spoke to the project team and actually the last week of January will not work for us. Because of a few previous commitments, we’re looking at the second week of February as our first available time. Would February 11 or 12 work for you? Any time of day should be fine.
Thanks, Kathy
From: Darrel Williams [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 5:25 PM To: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) Cc: Schmid, Tom J (DOT); Stoneking, Julie; Ivan Z. Encelewski Subject: Scoping Comments- NTC - Project 58106 Sterling Highway: MP 157- 169
Hello everyone, Thank you for including the tribe in the scoping for the project. Our comments are summarized and attached with this email for your review Filename: “NTC – Sterling Highway Comments 12‐9‐14.pdf.” In the event that you don’t receive this file with the email, please let me know and I will resend it. Please feel free to contact us with comments or concerns.
Thanks, Darrel Williams 2 NTC, Resource Director
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From: Hilsinger, Erik D (DOT) Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 1:49 PM To: '[email protected]' Cc: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) Subject: 58106 Sterling Highway MP 157-169
Hi Darrel,
Our contractor DOWL‐HKM recently completed a cultural resources survey for the project, and I believe what you are responding to is our finding that there were no historic properties discovered in the project area of potential effect. I read the scoping comments you forwarded and didn’t see any comments or issues specifically related to cultural resources in the project vicinity. While the issues brought up are important they are outside my scope as cultural resources specialist.
If there are cultural resources concerns in the project area (e.g. archaeological, historic, or traditionally meaningful properties) not mentioned in the comments memo then I would love to hear about them and discuss concerns about preservation. I have worked there on archaeological surveys (Marathon gas lines, ACS fiber optic cable, Apache and Unocal drill pads) in the past and studied the history of Ninilchik as a retirement community for Russian America Company employees and a center for Russian Orthodoxy in Alaska. Ninilchik is a beautiful and historic area worthy of our best efforts at preservation of historic and cultural values.
I have forwarded the comments and your concerns about incorporation of scoped comments in ongoing environmental documents to the environmental analyst for the project. Thank you for contacting me and I look forward to working with you and Ninilchik on cultural resources and transportation issues in the future.
Best,
Erik D. Hilsinger Culture Resources Specialist Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Central Region Preliminary Design and Environmental [email protected] Phone: (907) 269‐0534 Fax: (907) 243‐6927
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From: Hilsinger, Erik D (DOT) Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2015 10:06 AM To: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) Subject: FW: 58106 Sterling Highway MP 157-169
Response from Darrel Williams
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Erik D. Hilsinger Culture Resources Specialist Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Central Region Preliminary Design and Environmental [email protected] Phone: (907) 269‐0534 Fax: (907) 243‐6927
From: Darrel Williams [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 3:14 PM To: Hilsinger, Erik D (DOT) Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; Ivan Z. Encelewski; 'Stoneking, Julie'; [email protected] Subject: RE: 58106 Sterling Highway MP 157-169
Thanks for the email Eric,
There are some concerns here pertaining to the project and we feel that they may very well include cultural resources and may include impacts to historical properties. A large part of the concern here is that we have not received complete project details. This leaves things in quite a questionable place. We cannot evaluate a project if the engineering, or lack thereof, will or will not have impacts (immediate or cumulative) without more information.
There are several parts to this issue. I represent the Federally recognized tribe. When the NEPA process started we reviewed the documents sent to us and they were not complete and there certainly was not enough detail to make any evaluation. The tribe has made efforts to consider the position of the state working on the federal routes and has been fair minded. Last year’s construction spurred some concerns and lead to the comments on the current project. The construction activities this year has been a notable disaster to the community and has effected the tribe, the community , and further escalated concerns. The comments about the project stating that “no comments were received” certainly caught our attention when we submitted comments and attended a meeting. It seems that this information was not conveyed or taken seriously.
I suppose the Environmental Justice issues are exactly what they are and are not uncommon in Alaska. It seems it’s not uncommon to hire a contractor to perform an assessment for construction where the contractors goal is to perform a successful assessment that will proceed to construction. Some examples of the cultural issues include , the State Liaison has informing us that the subsistence fisheries are in “crisis” management however; we do not see engineering that address the states position and therefore cannot make a reasonable determination about construction efforts and impacts or review the consideration of alternatives albeit none were presented. These cultural sites, such as streams
1 and rivers, are paramount to the native culture and community. There have been some publications performed to look at these issues and all have been presented with bias. For example, the subsistence survey performed by the State of Alaska in 2002 by Fall (et al) has biased stratification of the data presented. The best example is the stratification of the “New Believer” and “Old Believer” Russian groups. However; you don’t see the native and non‐native groups stratified. Why should the Russian culture have more weight than the native culture, or Hispanic culture for that matter. So; I hope you see how that raised some concerns on our end as evaluating the threshold of evaluation. We have also noted the loss of many barabara sites, harvest areas, and even medicinal plants in the area. We had published an ethnobotany several years ago about this too and believe that this is a cultural resource with specific measurable values. This isn’t all because of the highway necessarily however; the construction documents speak of road realignment and did not provide details about an actual realignment or ROW acquisition pertaining to where the alignment would be. I don’t know how many of the local sites are listed, but the local knowledge has demonstrated where several of them are. The community here are reluctant to share this information, even with myself, because they feel that it has not been taken seriously or has been exploited. So again, without complete information we simply cannot make any reasonable conclusion about how this may effect anything. We’re also not sure how anyone else could either. In the event that the review documents were completed, I believe that we should have received a copy of them for comment. As of now, I do not have anything like that .
I certainly appreciate your efforts and thank you for emailing me back. Thank you for forwarding my correspondence and if you have any questions I will certainly try to help.
Thank you, Darrel Williams NTC Resource Director
From: Hilsinger, Erik D (DOT) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 1:49 PM To: Darrel Williams
Hi Darrel,
Our contractor DOWL‐HKM recently completed a cultural resources survey for the project, and I believe what you are responding to is our finding that there were no historic properties discovered in the project area of potential effect. I read the scoping comments you forwarded and didn’t see any comments or issues specifically related to cultural resources in the project vicinity. While the issues brought up are important they are outside my scope as cultural resources specialist.
If there are cultural resources concerns in the project area (e.g. archaeological, historic, or traditionally meaningful properties) not mentioned in the comments memo then I would love to hear about them and discuss concerns about preservation. I have worked there on archaeological surveys (Marathon gas lines, ACS fiber optic cable, Apache and Unocal drill pads) in the past and studied the history of Ninilchik as a retirement community for Russian America Company employees and a center for Russian Orthodoxy in Alaska. Ninilchik is a beautiful and historic area worthy of our best efforts at preservation of historic and cultural values.
I have forwarded the comments and your concerns about incorporation of scoped comments in ongoing environmental documents to the environmental analyst for the project. Thank you for contacting me and I look forward to working with you and Ninilchik on cultural resources and transportation issues in the future.
Best,
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Erik D. Hilsinger Culture Resources Specialist Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Central Region Preliminary Design and Environmental [email protected] Phone: (907) 269‐0534 Fax: (907) 243‐6927
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From: Hilsinger, Erik D (DOT) Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2015 11:07 AM To: '[email protected]' Cc: Shea, Kathleen E (DOT) Subject: 58106 Sterling Hway archaeological survey report Attachments: 58106 Sterling MP 157-169 Anchor Point to Baycrest CRM Report_sm.pdf
Darrel,
Thanks for your thoughtful email yesterday. I recognize that the environmental process can be tough to follow and doesn’t always fit well in terms of addressing community concerns about projects. In my former job we dealt with those issues frequently when working on big projects near small communities (Alpine, Pebble, Chuitna Coal, etc). Thanks for your perseverance in a sometimes frustrating process.
To the end of making the cultural resources portion more transparent I am sending you the cultural resources report produced by the contractor, DOWL‐HKM, which includes a project description, route maps, and a description of what they looked for and what they found. These reports are typically confidential, however, this survey didn’t find any historic properties or archaeological sites. Hopefully the report will either reassure Ninilchik that cultural concerns were adequately addressed or point out where we fell short so we can improve our process in the future. There are additional reports for surveys done along the Sterling Highway which can be accessed from the Office of History and Archaeology‐it might be worthwhile to have the tribe designate a person as a Tribal Historic Preservation Officer to gain access to the database that DNR maintains of known historic properties. http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/oha/ahrs/ahrs.htm
I am also keeping Kathy Shea, project environmental analyst, in the loop on your concerns so they are documented in the environmental process. While the project is currently in a “categorical exclusion” process, this doesn’t mean that issues like fisheries and environmental justice aren’t addressed; it’s a scaled process to match the anticipated level of project impacts to the level of effort needed to consider the costs and benefits of impacts that can be reasonably foreseen. FHWA process for this starts here: https://www.environment.fhwa.dot.gov/projdev/docuce.asp For this project we aren’t doing much in terms of new or big impacts; removing the culverts on the North Fork Anchor River just past the motel headed south from Anchor Point is intended to improve fish passage on the North Fork Anchor River, and in general the road changes are intended to improve safety by stretching out some of the tight curves, widening shoulders, replacing outdated bridges, etc. Because the highway system works on per project basis we are usually limited in how we address broader community issues, some of which would be beyond our scope in any case (roads, airports, ports, ferry docks is what we do).
Thanks for working with me on this and keeping in touch. Let me know if I can do anything else to clarify the project or address issues and concerns for cultural resources.
Erik D. Hilsinger Culture Resources Specialist Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Central Region Preliminary Design and Environmental [email protected] Phone: (907) 269‐0534 Fax: (907) 243‐6927
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