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TH 23 North Gap: 2-Lane to 4- Lane Conversion Project from Paynesville to Richmond Minnesota Department of Transportation TH 23 North Gap: 2-Lane to 4- Lane Conversion Project from Paynesville to Richmond Environmental Assessment Worksheet September 2017 Page Intentionally Left Blank SP 7305-124 2 MN TH 23 Paynesville to Richmond- 2 to 4 Lane Conversion Project September 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Environmental Assessment Worksheet ..................................................................................................... 1 A. Environmental Assessment Worksheet ................................................................................................ 1 1. Project Title: ........................................................................................................................................ 1 2. Proposer ............................................................................................................................................... 1 3. RGU ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 4. Reason for EAW Preparation .............................................................................................................. 1 5. Project Location ................................................................................................................................... 2 6. Project Description .............................................................................................................................. 2 7. Cover Types ......................................................................................................................................... 5 8. Permits and Approval Required .......................................................................................................... 6 9. Land Use............................................................................................................................................... 7 10. Geology, Soils and Topography/Land Forms .................................................................................. 11 11. Water Resources ............................................................................................................................. 14 12. Contamination/Hazardous Materials/Waste ................................................................................. 21 13. Fish, Wildlife, Plant Communities, and Sensitive Ecological Resources (Rare Features) .............. 22 14. Historic Properties ........................................................................................................................... 25 15. Visual................................................................................................................................................ 27 16. Air ..................................................................................................................................................... 28 17. Noise ................................................................................................................................................ 39 18. Transportation ................................................................................................................................. 43 19. Cumulative Potential Effects ........................................................................................................... 46 20. Other Potential Environmental Effects ........................................................................................... 47 RGU Certification ................................................................................................................................... 48 Appendix A - Figure 1: Project Overview ................................................................................................ A Appendix B – Preferred Preliminary Layout: Figures 2A – 2F ................................................................ B Appendix C - Glacial Lakes Trail Impact: Alternatives Analysis ............................................................. C Appendix D – Flood Hazard Maps ........................................................................................................... D Appendix E - USDA NRCS Soils Reports .................................................................................................. E Appendix F – Early Notification Memo: MNDNR Response .................................................................. F Appendix G - CRU Determination .......................................................................................................... G Appendix H - Noise Analysis ...................................................................................................................H List of Tables Table 1: Cover Types (in acres) ..................................................................................................................... 5 Table 2: Permits and Approvals Required ..................................................................................................... 6 Table 3: Project Area NRCS Soil Types ........................................................................................................ 12 Table 4: Project Area Surface Waters ......................................................................................................... 14 Table 5: Project Impervious Areas Summary (in acres) .............................................................................. 16 Table 6: Wetland Impacts of Preferred Alternative .................................................................................... 19 Table 7: Typical Construction Equipment Noise Levels at 50 feet .............................................................. 39 Table 8: Federal Noise Abatement Criteria ................................................................................................. 41 Table 9: Minnesota Noise Standards .......................................................................................................... 41 Table 10: Existing (2013) and Forecasted (2020, 2040) AADTs .................................................................. 43 Table 11: Intersection Crash History (2005-2014) ...................................................................................... 43 Table 12: Segment Crash History (2005-2014) ........................................................................................... 44 SP 7305-124 i MN TH 23 Paynesville to Richmond- 2 to 4 Lane Conversion Project September 2017 Page Intentionally Left Blank SP 7305-124 ii MN TH 23 Paynesville to Richmond- 2 to 4 Lane Conversion Project September 2017 I. Environmental Assessment Worksheet This Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) form and EAW Guidelines are available at the Environmental Quality Board’s website1. The EAW form provides information about a project that may have the potential for significant environmental effects. The EAW Guidelines provide additional detail and resources for completing the EAW form. Cumulative potential effects can either be addressed under each applicable EAW item, or can be addressed collectively under EAW Item 19. Note to reviewers: Comments must be submitted to the RGU during the 30-day comment period following notice of the EAW in the EQB Monitor. Comments should address the accuracy and completeness of information, potential impacts that warrant further investigation and the need for an EIS. A. Environmental Assessment Worksheet 1. Project Title: TH 23 North Gap: 2-Lane to 4-Lane Conversion Project from Paynesville to Richmond 2. Proposer Proposer: Minnesota Department of Transportation District 8 Contact Person: Jon Huseby, PE Title: Transportation District Engineer Address: 2505 Transportation Road City, State, ZIP: Willmar, MN 56201 Phone: 320.231.5497 Fax: 320.214.6305 Email: [email protected] 3. RGU Proposer: Minnesota Department of Transportation District 8 Contact Person: Ryan Barney, PE Title: MnDOT Project Manager Address: 2505 Transportation Road City, State, ZIP: Willmar, MN 56201 Phone: 320.214.6324 Fax: 320.214.6305 Email: [email protected] 4. Reason for EAW Preparation (Check One) Required: Discretionary: EIS Scoping Citizen petition Mandatory EAW RGU discretion Proposer initiated If EAW or EIS is mandatory give EQB rule category subpart number(s) and name(s): Minnesota Rules, part 4410.4300, subpart 22, item B 1 http://www.eqb.state.mn.us/EnvRevGuidanceDocuments.htm SP 7305-124 1 MN TH 23 Paynesville to Richmond- 2 to 4 Lane Conversion Project September 2017 5. Project Location County: Stearns City/Township: Paynesville Township, Zion Township, Munson Township, Roscoe. PLS Location (¼, ¼, Section, Township, Range): T122 R31W, T122 R32W, T123 R31W, T123 R32W Watershed (81 major watershed scale): 18 (North Fork Crow River), 16 (Sauk River) GPS Coordinates: N/A Tax Parcel Number: N/A The project map that includes the general location, county, and USGS Survey is located in Appendix A - Figure 1. Site Plans showing all significant project elements and natural features are found in Appendix B – Preferred Preliminary Layout: Figures 2A through 2F. 6. Project Description a. Provide the brief project summary to be published in the EQB Monitor (approximately 50 words) The project will convert TH 23 from the City of Paynesville to the City of Richmond from its current configuration as a two-lane highway section, to a four-lane divided highway section. The project length is approximately 8.7 miles and is located within Stearns County. b. Give
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