SH 249
From FM 1774 in Pinehurst To FM 1774 in Todd Mission Montgomery and Grimes Counties, Texas
CSJ: 0720-02-072 & 0720-02-073
Public Meeting Summary Report
Prepared For U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Texas Department of Transportation Houston District
March 2014
Table of Contents PUBLIC MEETING SUMMARY ...... 3 Meeting Date and Time ...... 3 Meeting Location ...... 3 Meeting Purpose ...... 3 Meeting Format ...... 3 Staff ...... 3 Attendance ...... 3 Media ...... 3 Notices ...... 3 Meeting Summary ...... 4 Comment Response Matrix ...... 6
List of Appendices MAILING LIST MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC MEETING HANDOUTS SIGN-IN SHEETS WRITTEN COMMENT FORMS PHOTOGRAPHS
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PUBLIC MEETING SUMMARY
Meeting Date and Time : Thursday, October 3, 2013 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Meeting Location : Magnolia West High School Cafeteria 42202 FM 1774 Rd, Magnolia, Texas
Meeting Purpose : To present the Recommended B/C Alternative Alignment and gather public input.
Meeting Format : The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) conducted an open house public meeting to present the Recommended B/C Alternative Alignment, exhibit boards displaying project objectives, considerations and constraints, design criteria, next steps, and the environmental analysis process. Four schematics of the Recommended B/C Alternative Alignment were available for the public to view; three on easels and one with TxDOT right-of-way. Representatives from TxDOT and the consulting firm were available to discuss the SH 249 Extension project with the public and answer questions. A written comment area was furnished with tables, chairs, comment forms, pens and comment boxes for depositing the comments.
Staff : TxDOT: 18 Consultants: 9
Attendance : 147 (112 citizens, 5 public officials, 3 media and 27 staff)
Media : David Pollan, Community Impact Newspaper Jonathan McCall, News, 92-FM KROI Lindsey Vaculin, Magnolia Potpourri
Notices : Display Ad: The Houston Chronicle , September 3 & September 23, 2013 Display Ad: La Voz De Houston , September 8 & September 22, 2013 Display Ad: Magnolia Potpourri , September 4 & September 25, 2013 248 meeting notices were mailed on August 28, 2013 to persons listed on the project mailing list including
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public officials, adjacent property owners, and interested parties .
Meeting Summary : No formal presentation was given at the meeting. Project exhibits for the SH 249 Extension (limits from FM 1774 in Todd Mission to FM 1774 in Pinehurst) were available throughout the meeting to give all attendees an opportunity to view exhibits and documents. Representatives from TxDOT and the SH 249 Extension consulting team were available to respond to the questions from the public regarding the SH 249 Extension. In anticipation that some attendees would have questions regarding a separate, yet adjacent project, the SH 249 Grimes County Study (FM 1774 in Todd Mission to SH 105), a separate table was set up with representatives to answer questions specific to that project. Additionally, at the table for the SH 249 Grimes County Study there was a separate comment box as well as separate comment forms provided for those attendees interested in the SH 249 Grimes County Study. This set-up allowed TxDOT to distinguish between comments received on the SH 249 Extension and comments received on the SH 249 Grimes County Study. The following provides a summary of the written comments received.
A total of twenty-eight written comment forms were submitted to TxDOT at the public meeting or before the October 17, 2013 comment deadline. Three of the comments submitted in the SH 249 Extension comment box were completed on the SH 249 Grimes County Study comment form. Therefore, while those three comments are included in the comment response matrix below, they were not used in the total tally for support versus opposition for the SH 249 Extension. Of the twenty-five written comments pertaining to the SH 249 Extension; 44 percent are in support of the proposed SH 249 Extension and 40 percent are in opposition. The remaining 16 percent were either undecided or did not express a clear indication as to whether they are in support of opposition of the proposed project.
The following comment response matrix table represents written comments (forms provided at the Public Meeting) that were received at the October 3,
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2013 Public Meeting or via email (as shown in column 5 of the comment response matrix table). The comment response matrix table also indicates whether the property owner is in support of the project, opposed to the project or undecided per their response to a question on the comment form (see columns 6-8 on the comment response matrix table). If the comment was provided on the Grimes County Study form this column field was left blank.
Page 5 Page 6 Page X Support Support Oppose Undecided 249 249 form form Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension Extension Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension
It is projected that the growth in the the in growth the that projected is It additional generate would region be not that would demands traffic FM existing the by accommodated 1774. to avoid made been have Efforts the both to impacts minimize and environment. human and natural B/C Alignment Alternative as Alternative) (Recommended Public at 2013 the presented recommended was meeting and need the meets it because project of proposed the purpose overall least in the results and human and natural the to impacts and avoid to Efforts environment. and natural the to impacts minimize continue will environment human Environmental Draft the through ofproject. the phase (DEIS) Impact for the process planning The began Extension 249 SH proposed Investment Major a with in 2000 scoping project The (MIS). Study Comment Response Matrix
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Category Commenter Comment Response Alternatives Alternatives Deborah Page 7 Page Support Support Oppose Undecided X X 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension Extension Extension form Comment acknowledged. acknowledged. Comment 249 SH and planning process has included included has process planning and MIS the on meetings public three SH the on meeting public four and DEIS. Extension 249 Comment Response Matrix Thanks for all you’re doing doing you’re for all Thanks to 249 SH to complete long is This Navasota. growing and overdue 249 SH along congestion project. for this out cries further for time no is There ripe is and time The delay. into falling are pieces the 249 SH complete to place of select number The now. far forthis supporters of handful the outweighs confidant I am dissenters. magic its work TxDOT can possible best the to produce of growth The solution. County Montgomery western current and exploded has to in are adequate roadways of the need mobility handle With the future. near very (2) (2)
Category Commenter Comment Response General General Fisharo John Page 8 Page Support Support Oppose Undecided X X N/A N/A NA N/A 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension Extension Extension SH 249 249 SH Grimes County Study
Comment acknowledged. acknowledged. Comment 249 SH was comment your noted is It Grimes 249 SH the on provided Your form. comment Study County SH the with shared be will comment group Study County Grimes 249 the to added will be name your and mailing involvement public 249 SH be also may you case list in Extension. 249 SH the in interested Comment Response Matrix To be proactive both both proactive To be business and residential opportunities and growth the region, for our coming is extension 249 SH necessary. eminent domain are wrong! wrong! are domain eminent good so is this think If you in it put then for public the land! Not Your yard! your hard-working honest Texans!! extensive time usually usually time extensive roads, to build required us upon be would gridlock this of completion without lady was young A roadway. in head-on a killed recently This 1774. FM on collision lanes divided with project, safer will provide Thanks transportation. forefforts. your all again Hillegeist (3) (3) Hillegeist
Category Commenter Comment Response General General Bruce Alternative (4) Given Not by takings land More Page 9 Page Support Support Oppose Undecided N/A N/A N/A N/A X X X X 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension SH 249 249 SH Grimes County Study Extension 249 SH Extension Extension 249 SH Extension It is noted your comment was was comment your noted is It Grimes 249 SH the on provided Your form. comment Study County SH the with shared be will comment group Study County Grimes 249 the to added will be name your and mailing involvement public 249 SH be also may you case list in Extension. 249 SH the in interested acknowledged. Comment mailed on map has requested The 2014. 27, March acknowledged. Comment 249 SH 249 SH the in growth the that projected is It additional generate would region be not that would demands traffic FM existing the by accommodated 1774. to avoid made been have Efforts the both to impacts minimize and
Comment Response Matrix Please inform inform Please before neighborhoods plans. your solidifying County in Grimes Pinebrook the of heard have not route. newest me a send please you Could my area? of map detailed it will as project this I oppose 4 and my home right go over We wildlife, have acres. perfect the quiet; and peace home. received. received. extension above 1774. The The 1774. above extension 1774 live on that people in the that are they know route The road. the city/on to going is to take want you moved that people displace You roads. far from out (5) (5) (7) Winders Brian Young (8)
Category Commenter Comment Response General General Gilbow Debra General General (6) Given Not comment written No and Purpose Need William Alternative (9) Given Not the to take need Iyou think Page 10 Page Support Support Oppose Undecided X X 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension SH 249 249 SH Extension
Draft Environmental Impact Impact Draft Environmental will DEIS The (DEIS). Statement of alternatives. impacts compare natural and human environment. environment. human and natural B/C Alignment Alternative as Alternative) (Recommended Public at 2013 the presented recommended was meeting and need the meets it because project of proposed the purpose overall least in the results and human and natural the to impacts and avoid to Efforts environment. and natural the to impacts minimize continue will environment human Environmental Draft the through ofproject. the phase (DEIS) Impact for the process planning The began Extension 249 SH proposed Investment Major a with in 2000 scoping project The (MIS). Study included has process planning and MIS the on meetings public three SH the on meeting public four and DEIS. Extension 249 Comment Response Matrix Hurry Up!!! Up!!! Hurry the preparing currently is TxDOT need to think of those those of to think need the though Even people! from mile a of ¼ will be road think don’t you my house land. my to buy need you live that to want We don’t We don’t freeway! to a close So… period! road this want it! shove and road this take (10) (10)
Category Commenter Comment Response General General Given Not Page 11 Page Support Support Oppose Undecided X 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension SH 249 249 SH Extension A noise analysis is being conducted conducted being is analysis A noise will barrier noise A project. for this is ifbarrier the proposed be feasible and reasonable considered for Guidelines TxDOT’s per of Abatement and Analysis the found at Traffic Noise Roadway website: following http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot- info/library/pubs/bus/env/traffic_nois noise preliminary The e.pdf. at will available be results analysis of DEIS the release the of time the formid-2014. scheduled Once the DEIS is approved, a a approved, is DEIS the Once to show held be will hearing public The Alternative. Preferred the of the steps remaining process clearance environmental at public the presented will be hearing. Comment Response Matrix My property is in Hazy in Hazy is My property to have Inot do Hollow. forright-a- property give up will run road toll the but way will we so my house behind traffic the with to up put have barrier or fence A noise. muffle nice to be would noise. traffic Ernie Halsell Ernie Halsell (11)
Category Commenter Comment Response Natural and and Natural Physical Environmental Issues Page 12 Page
realignm Support Support Oppose Undecided X X X the – X 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension SH 249 249 SH Extension Extension 249 SH Extension Comment acknowledged. Final acknowledged. Comment exact the will determine design ramps. exit and entrance of location Environmental Draft the Currently being is (DEIS) Statement Impact Extension 249 forSH the prepared is DEIS the Once project. be will hearing public a approved, Preferred the to held show include to design Final Alternative. exit and of entrance locations public the after occur would ramps final the anticipated is It hearing. and entrance include would design 1486 FM at the ramps exit be it cannot however, intersection; this point, this at for certain stated date later at a determined will be final design. during acknowledged. Comment 249 SH Extension 249 SH The been has Alignment Recommended Comment Response Matrix I think any way you can can you way Iany think safer faster and traffic move will I to go. way great a is to for improvements all be roads. the FM at property the I own is 249 SH were 1774 going east of Magnolia East East of Magnolia east going west then subdivision, of (north 1486 crossing Will I support. subdivision) ramps on and exit be there 1486? FM crossing (13) (13) (14)
Category Commenter Comment Response Alternative Alternative Way (12) Tim tonight shown route The General A.L. Casparis Alternative Fuchs Betty Page 13 Page
ent at ent northern terminus Support Support Oppose Undecided X X 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension SH 249 249 SH Extension
Efforts have been made to avoid to avoid made been have Efforts the both to impacts minimize and environment. human and natural B/C Alignment Alternative as Alternative) (Recommended Public at 2013 the presented recommended was meeting and need the meets it because project of proposed the purpose overall least in the results and human and natural the to impacts and avoid to Efforts environment. and natural the to impacts minimize continue will environment human Environmental Draft the through ofproject. the phase (DEIS) Impact shifted to the north near its original original its near north the to shifted requested. as 1774 FM at location is alignment revised slightly This in Draft the analyzed being current Statement. Impact Environmental found necessary, is If acquisition counseling relocation offers TxDOT to financial assistance and that are and businesses residences of acquisition the by displaced Comment Response Matrix I support it if it is good for good is if it it I support However, community. the my affect it does since move to will have I property, years. for 18 here living after in again to start difficult is It lose would I place. other any will It years. many of friends lot of a create for to me inconveniences move. proposed to cross. I oppose I oppose to cross. proposed point cross realignment the to you like would and “northern” the reconsider point. cross route Gonzalez Gonzalez (15)
Category Commenter Comment Response Alternative Alternative Hugo Page 14 Page Support Support Oppose Undecided 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension highway ROW in accordance with with inROW accordance highway and Relocation Uniform Federal the Policies Acquisition Property Real 91-646). (PL 1970 Act of that a determined been it Once has in order acquired must be structure the highway, the to construct is tenant and/or owner property counselor relocation a by contacted exactly on information provides who the for which benefits what who and eligible is owner/tenant in applying owner/tenant the assists the In general, benefits. for those will provide counselor relocation housing, of comparable listings the inspect to transportation and for elderly (especially housing and persons), handicapped that agencies to other referrals for relocated assistance provide process general same The persons. a that it determined is if will apply must structure business commercial the construct to order in acquired be the terms, In general highway. Comment Response Matrix
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realignm at ent northern terminus Support Support Oppose Undecided N/A N/A N/A N/A the – X 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension SH 249 249 SH Grimes County Study Extension 249 SH Extension A map was delivered in person on on person in delivered map was A it is Additionally, 2014. 18, March provided was comment your noted County Grimes 249 SH the on Your form. comment Study SH the with shared be will comment group Study County Grimes 249 the to added will be name your and mailing involvement public 249 SH be also may you case in list Extension. 249 SH the in interested acknowledged. Comment Extension 249 SH The been has Alignment Recommended original its near north the to shifted 249 SH requested. as 1774 FM at location is alignment revised slightly This in Draft the analyzed being current residence or business will be business or residence value market faira and appraised Improvements offered. be price will business or to property the made consideration into taken be will also process. acquisition the during Comment Response Matrix Magnolia ISD ISD Magnolia Todd Dr. Superintendent like to would Stephens the map of larger a request displayed Expressway Aggie meeting at tonight’s he x11 so ½ 8 than (10/3/13) easel. or view off wall can you Thank far, go so years 23 Waited for 30. intersection at 1774 is not not is 1774 at intersection family a As acceptable. with ok were we landowner, alignment “northern” the acceptable been have may Hinkelman Hinkelman Superintende nt Secretary ISD Magnolia (16) Pearl (17) Graham
Category Commenter Comment Response General General Chris and Need Purpose Alternative (18) Fuchs the of realignment The Page 16 Page Support Support Oppose Undecided X X X X X 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension Extension Extension 249 SH Extension Extension SH 249 249 SH Extension Comment acknowledged. acknowledged. Comment 249 SH Extension 249 SH The been has Alignment Recommended original its near north the to shifted requested. as 1774 FM at location is alignment revised slightly This in Draft the analyzed being current Statement. Impact Environmental Environmental Impact Statement. Statement. Impact Environmental to avoid made been have Efforts the both to impacts minimize and environment. human and natural Comment Response Matrix I strongly favor the proposed proposed the favor I strongly “Magnolia of north alignment gets It Subdivision. East” from far enough ROW noise minimize to Magnolia land We have in Magnolia. a planning are we where south just home retirement Street. Woodway of County in Grimes live I crosses highway the where side west the on FM 1774 the on have concerns and route. no I have new old the with problem the was with crossing Please route. northern back. change but when realigned – the the – realigned when but in family land cuts now road half. happen. not should road The get to here moved out We I will fromcrap. this away Miller (19) Miller (19) (20) Knighten Jeremiah (22) Cano
Category Commenter Comment Response Alternative Alternative P. Joseph Alternative Joyce Marily General and Purpose Need (21) K Tatum acknowledged. Comment 249 SH Page 17 Page Support Support Oppose Undecided 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension
Alternative Alignment B/C B/C Alignment Alternative as Alternative) (Recommended Public at 2013 the presented recommended was meeting and need the meets it because project of proposed the purpose overall least in the results and human and natural the to impacts and avoid to Efforts environment. and natural the to impacts minimize continue will environment human Environmental Draft the through ofproject. the phase (DEIS) Impact found necessary, is If acquisition counseling relocation TxDOT offers to financial assistance and that are and businesses residences of acquisition the by displaced with inROW accordance highway and Relocation Uniform Federal the Policies Acquisition Property Real 91-646). (PL 1970 Act of that a determined been it Once has in order acquired must be structure the highway, the to construct Comment Response Matrix fight this as much as much as as this fight an want I(not) do possible. from ft 3000 highway lane 8 my house.
Category Commenter Comment Response Page 18 Page Support Support Oppose Undecided X X 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension SH 249 249 SH Extension The SH 249 Extension Extension 249 SH The been has Alignment Recommended property owner and/or tenant is is tenant and/or owner property counselor relocation a by contacted exactly on information provides who the for which benefits what who and eligible is owner/tenant in applying owner/tenant the assists the In general, benefits. for those will provide counselor relocation housing, of comparable listings the inspect to transportation and for elderly (especially housing and persons), handicapped that agencies to other referrals for relocated assistance provide process general same The persons. a that it determined is if will apply must structure business commercial the construct to order in acquired be the terms, In general highway. will be business or residence value market faira and appraised Improvements offered. be price will business or to property the made consideration into taken be will also process. acquisition the during Comment Response Matrix The alignment at the SH SH the at alignment The is and changed has 1774 -County -County
Category Commenter Comment Response Alternative Alternative Shiflett Betty Page 19 Page Support Support Oppose Undecided X 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension SH 249 249 SH Extension
Alternative Alignment B/C B/C Alignment Alternative as Alternative) (Recommended Public at 2013 the presented recommended was meeting and need the meets it because project of proposed the purpose overall least in the results and human and natural the to impacts and avoid to Efforts environment. and natural the to impacts minimize continue will environment human Environmental Draft the through ofproject. the phase (DEIS) Impact shifted to the north near its original original its near north the to shifted requested. as 1774 FM at location is alignment revised slightly This in Draft the analyzed being current Statement. Impact Environmental found necessary, is If acquisition counseling relocation TxDOT offers to financial assistance and that are and businesses residences of acquisition the by displaced with inROW accordance highway and Relocation Uniform Federal the Policies Acquisition Property Real Comment Response Matrix I will be affected by the the by affected I will be has This route. proposed years for 20 my home been you to ask like I would and into take to please the moving consideration few a north rout proposed yards. hundred not acceptable. Grimes Grimes acceptable. not are residents County concerned. (24) (24) Judge Judge Grimes (23) Couty
Category Commenter Comment Response Alternative Alternative Mentz Randy Page 20 Page Support Support Oppose Undecided 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension Act of 1970 (PL 91-646). 91-646). (PL 1970 Act of that a determined been it Once has in order acquired must be structure the highway, the to construct is tenant and/or owner property counselor relocation a by contacted exactly on information provides who the for which benefits what who and eligible is owner/tenant in applying owner/tenant the assists the In general, benefits. for those will provide counselor relocation housing, of comparable listings the inspect to transportation and for elderly (especially housing and persons), handicapped that agencies to other referrals for relocated assistance provide process general same The persons. a that it determined is if will apply must structure business commercial the construct to order in acquired be the terms, In general highway. will be business or residence value market faira and appraised Improvements offered. be price will Comment Response Matrix
Category Commenter Comment Response Page 21 Page Support Support Oppose Undecided X 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension SH 249 249 SH Extension Alternative Alignment B/C B/C Alignment Alternative as Alternative) (Recommended Public at 2013 the presented recommended was meeting and need the meets it because project of proposed the purpose overall least in the results and human and natural the to impacts were revisions Slight environment. the into incorporated per Alternative Recommended 2013 the at received comments currently DEIS, The Meeting. Public natural the compares underway, of impacts environment human and Extension 249 SH proposed the are There alignments. alternative four alternative currently slightly the including alignments, Alternative, Recommended revised to avoid Efforts compared. being natural the to impacts minimize and will environment human and Draft the through continue made to the property or business business or to property the made consideration into taken be will also process. acquisition the during Comment Response Matrix The proposed SH 249 249 SH proposed The the forces project extension our directly over freeway now property The house. is it since sold be cannot that know to all “poison” environmental True it. about conducted be should studies protected are there as property our behind species (Red- property our on and Owls, Woodpeckers, headed alternate etc.). Reconsider locations. (25) (25)
Category Commenter Comment Response Alternative Alternative Cyr Rachel Page 22 Page Support Support Oppose Undecided 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension Environmental Impact (DEIS) phase phase (DEIS) Impact Environmental field Detailed of project. the the on conducted will be surveys (but include to Alternative Preferred of identification to) limited not and threatened potential wetlands, species, endangered archaeological historic and these of results The etc. resources, made publicly will be surveys available. found necessary, is If acquisition counseling relocation TxDOT offers to financial assistance and that are and businesses residences of acquisition the by displaced with inROW accordance highway and Relocation Uniform Federal the Policies Acquisition Property Real 91-646). (PL 1970 Act of that a determined been it Once has in order acquired must be structure the highway, the to construct is tenant and/or owner property counselor relocation a by contacted Comment Response Matrix
Category Commenter Comment Response Page 23 Page Support Support Oppose Undecided X 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension SH 249 249 SH Extension Form Alternative Alignment B/C B/C Alignment Alternative as Alternative) (Recommended Public at 2013 the presented who provides information on exactly exactly on information provides who the for which benefits what who and eligible is owner/tenant in applying owner/tenant the assists the In general, benefits. for those will provide counselor relocation housing, of comparable listings the inspect to transportation and for elderly (especially housing and persons), handicapped that agencies to other referrals for relocated assistance provide process general same The persons. a that it determined is if will apply must structure business commercial the construct to order in acquired be the terms, In general highway. will be business or residence value market faira and appraised Improvements offered. be price will business or to property the made consideration into taken be will also process. acquisition the during Comment Response Matrix There are 3 routes on the the on routes 3 are There to us. mailed that was map So internet. the on Also Henderson Henderson (26)
Category Commenter Comment Response Alternative Alternative Lynda Page 24 Page Support Support Oppose Undecided 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension meeting was recommended recommended was meeting and need the meets it because project of proposed the purpose overall least in the results and human and natural the to impacts were revisions Slight environment. the into incorporated per Alternative Recommended 2013 the at received comments currently .The DEIS, Meeting Public natural the compares underway, of impacts environment human and Extension 249 SH proposed the are There alignments. alternative four alternative currently slightly the including alignments, Alternative, Recommended revised to avoid Efforts compared. being natural the to impacts minimize and will environment human and Draft the through continue phase (DEIS) Impact Environmental of project. the found necessary, is If acquisition counseling relocation TxDOT offers to financial assistance and Comment Response Matrix when we get here we only here get we we when is map1 “Proposed” – see told. Then are we what 2 ifask other the we when were still we considered are written nothing – yes told – So “proposed.” just in stone the to “Propose” are we how homes- of our years 2 next sale? Do we update? we Do fur to talk I wait? we Do different 4 Got – people “We of answers. “types” “We firm contract.” have no “We at 2015.” looking are go.” or stay you tell can’t forbetter the is project “This kept be Will we of area.” the “the – Answers updated? mailed “we and can” we best I you.” info to meeting this people some explained read really not did (older) on is it “Well it… Response How – Really – internet” the those know they would regular.” “mailed were letters
Category Commenter Comment Response Page 25 Page Support Support Oppose Undecided 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension residences and businesses that are that are and businesses residences of acquisition the by displaced with inROW accordance highway and Relocation Uniform Federal the Policies Acquisition Property Real 91-646). (PL 1970 Act of that a determined been it Once has in order acquired must be structure the highway, the to construct is tenant and/or owner property counselor relocation a by contacted exactly on information provides who the for which benefits what who and eligible is owner/tenant in applying owner/tenant the assists the In general, benefits. for those will provide counselor relocation housing, of comparable listings the inspect to transportation and for elderly (especially housing and persons), handicapped that agencies to other referrals for relocated assistance provide process general same The persons. a that it determined is if will apply must structure business commercial Comment Response Matrix When looking at tall of this – – this of tall at looking When were you seem not it does their and people of thinking area the drive you Did land. it all is about know I at all? stay not why but progress, I out- go – Path 249 the on aggie best the think even it and drive would engineer land and country the think of taking are you what and children. from our
Category Commenter Comment Response Page 26 Page Support Support Oppose Undecided X X 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension Extension Extension Form 249 SH Extension Form It is projected that the growth in the the in growth the that projected is It additional generate would region be not that would demands traffic FM existing the by accommodated 1774. to avoid made been have Efforts the both to impacts minimize and environment. human and natural B/C Alignment Alternative as Alternative) (Recommended Public at 2013 the presented recommended was meeting and need the meets it because be acquired in order to construct the the construct to order in acquired be the terms, In general highway. will be business or residence value market faira and appraised Improvements offered. be price will business or to property the made consideration into taken be will also process. acquisition the during Comment Response Matrix No comment comment No straight. this me get Let only 2003, Since December have meetings public three “project,” this on held been acknowledged. Comment meeting public last the 3, (October tonight before November on being 2013), has public The 2004? 18, for 8 virtually nothing heard 249 SH this suddenly Now years. fast a on resurfaces project that me to appears It track. undisclosed an is there on groing political agenda Maywald (27) (27) Maywald (28)
Category Commenter Comment Response General General General Elizabeth Given Not Page 27 Page Support Support Oppose Undecided 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension
purpose of the proposed project of proposed the purpose overall least in the results and human and natural the to impacts and avoid to Efforts environment. and natural the to impacts minimize continue will environment human Environmental Draft the through ofproject. the phase (DEIS) Impact for the process planning The began Extension 249 SH proposed Investment Major a with in 2000 scoping project The (MIS). Study included has process planning and MIS the on meetings public three SH the on meeting public four and DEIS. Extension 249 Comment Response Matrix with regard to this project project to this regard with best the in NOT that IS public general the of interest will be who those and negatively directly and “project.” this by impacted to the With regard give benefits,” “anticipated I am because specifics, us to “benefits” the seeing not that would public general the cost and scope the warrant With “project.” of this could how access, controlled growth economic be there proposed the along no be would There highway? businesses. to new access along living fact, In anyone have may highway the to the access no or limited that fact Another highway. that is overlooked been has these live in who people the by there live rural areas Weor care don’t choice.
Category Commenter Comment Response Page 28 Page Support Support Oppose Undecided 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension Comment Response Matrix desire to have an “efficient “efficient an to have desire city/major the link” to live in we fact In highways. to specifically rural a area noise, traffic, the escape the of pollution air light, and full in here We live city. to of willing and knowledge and lengthy a undertake to commute time-consuming centers, shopping jobs, our of quality our etc. because outweighs country the in life The city. the that of farm who those of livelihood path the along ranch and/or in will be “project” of this County Grimes jeopardy. an historically been has and county agricultural to remain allowed be should “project” this appears It so. to a cater to built being is at population the of minority who ofthose expense the benefit inway any will not fact, in may, it, and from
Category Commenter Comment Response Page 29 Page Support Support Oppose Undecided 249 249 Form, Form, County County SH 249 249 SH Form: SH SH Form: Extension, Extension, mail, or SH SH mail, or 249 Grimes Grimes 249 Form Study Extension E- Extension Comment Response Matrix have their chosen lifestyle chosen their have it.by destroyed that me to seem It would on focus TxDOT should on tax dollars our spending improving and maintaining roadways… existing the be much could think how of millions the with done “project” from this dollars of building instead alone… not that are roadways more will unduly necessary, for taxpayers the burden a benefit and to come years few. select the wants County If Harris at it letstop fine, but project, The line. County Harris the of Montgomery countryside along counties Grimes and will “project” this of route the this forever by ruined be lifestyle will the as travesty, its in those of livelihood and
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SITE_ADDR SITE_CITY SITE_ZIP APN OWNER_NAME_1 OWNER ADDRES S OWNER CIT Y OWNER STATE OWNER ZIP 481 R000 R001 0 KUBIAK, GARY & RHONDA 14 WOODS EDGE LAN E HOUSTON TX 7702 4 481 R000 R003 0 CROWN RANCH DEVELOPM E6004 US HWY 59 LUFKIN TX 75901 194 R000 R012 0 CROWN RANCH DEVELOPM E6004 US HWY 59 LUFKIN TX 75901 10861 FM 177 4 194 R000 R009 0 FLORES, FERNANDO E 6222 JACOBS CANYON DRKATY TX 77450 330 R000 R001 0 CONNORS, JAMES & JOYC E 6303 CHEERYHILL RD HOUSTON TX 77069 330 R000 R002 0 KUBIAK, GARY & RHONDA 14 WOODS EDGE LAN E HOUSTON TX 7702 4 330 R000 R005 0 CROWN RANCH DEVELOPM E6004 US HWY 59 LUFKIN TX 75901 330 R000 R006 0 MINK CHIMNEY LLC 26000 CROWN RANCH BLMONTGOMER Y TX 77316 330 R000 R007 0 CROWN RANCH DEVELOPM E6004 US HWY 59 LUFKIN TX 75901 96 R000 R001 0 POWELL, JAMES C & MARG A 21207 ARNSWORTH RD MONTGOMER Y TX 77356 96 R000 R004 0 MAYWALD, AUTR Y 24301 JOSEPH HOCKLE Y TX 77447 96 R000 R004 3 COTIE, MICHAEL D 25575 TALLOW VIST A CLEVELAND TX 77328 96 R000 R004 5 SPONSELLER, V W 3632 BELLEFONTAINE ST HOUSTON TX 77025 10858 CR 35 4 PLANTERSVILLE 77363 96 R000 R005 1 RIVAS, REBECCA L 10858 CR 35 4 PLANTERSVILLE TX 77363 9708 FM 174 8 NAVASOTA 77868 96 R000 R007 0 MC GINTY, BETH 9708 FM 174 8 NAVASOTA TX 77868 96 R000 R008 0 5732 WOODARD PARTNERS L5953 DALLAS PKWY STE #PLANO TX 75093 96 R000 R010 0 CROWN RANCH DEVELOPM E6004 US HWY 59 LUFKIN TX 75901 4000 R000 R001 0 CROWN RANCH DEVELOPM E6004 US HWY 59 LUFKIN TX 75901 400 R000 R001 1 5732 WOODARD PARTNERS L5953 DALLAS PKWY STE #PLANO TX 75093 400 R000 R001 2 CROWN RANCH DEVELOPM E6004 US HWY 59 LUFKIN TX 75901
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Project Description The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Houston District, proposes to extend SH 249 from FM 1774 in Pinehurst to FM 1774 in Todd Mission as a four-lane divided controlled access toll facility on new location, with intermittent frontage roads, within a 400-foot right-of-way. The proposed project is approximately 15 miles long and approximately 690 acres of additional right-of-way would be required. Construction activities for the proposed project are anticipated to begin in 2015 and last approximately two years. SPANISH VERSION Purpose of Proposed Project MEETING NOTES The project improvements are proposed to increase safety, reduce congestion, and improve operational efficiency. Project History Three public meetings have been held during the course of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) study: December 15, 2003 Scoping Meeting at Magnolia Elementary School to present the Universe of Build Alternatives as evaluated in the Major Investment Study. June 17, 2004 at Willie E. Williams Elementary School to present the five DEIS Alternative Alignments and the three DEIS Reasonable Alternative Alignments. November 18, 2004 at Magnolia Elementary School to obtain public comment on the three DEIS Reasonable Alternative Alignments and present Alternative Alignment C as the Recommended Alternative Alignment. Purpose of Tonight’s Public Meeting The purpose of tonight’s meeting is to afford the community an opportunity to view a new hybrid alignment that has been created based on public input during the environmental process and to comment on the new B/C Alternative Alignment which is the new Recommended Alignment Alternative. The public is invited to ask questions and submit comments regarding the proposed project. Comments may be submitted in writing. Comment forms are available at the Sign-In table. Written comments may be submitted this evening, electronically to [email protected], or mailed to the address below. All comments must be received or postmarked by: October 17, 2013 Texas Department of Transportation - Houston District Attention: Director of Project Development P.O. Box 1386 Houston, Texas 77251-1386 MEETING NOTES Project Typical PUBLIC MEETING For SH 249 Extension From: FM 1774 in Pinehurst to FM 1774 in Todd Mission Montgomery and Grimes Counties, Texas October 3, 2013 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Open House Magnolia West High School 42202 FM 1774 Rd Magnolia, Texas 77354 ASAMBLEA PUBLICA Para la Extensión de la autopista SH 249 Desde FM 1774 en Pinehurst hasta FM 1774 en Todd Mission Montgomery and Grimes Counties, Texas Octubre 3, 2013 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Open House Magnolia West High School 42202 FM 1774 Rd Magnolia, Texas 77354 SH 249 EXTENSION EXTENSION de la autopista SH 249 From: FM 1774 in Pinehurst to FM 1774 in Todd Mission Desde FM 1774 in Pinehurst hasta FM 1774 in Todd Mission PUBLIC MEETING ASAMBLEA PÚBLICA 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This meeting will be in an Open House format beginning at 5:30 p.m. and ending at 7:30 p.m. All attendees are Esta asamblea se realizará al estilo de Open House comenzando a las 5:30 p.m. y terminando a las 7:30 p.m. Se asked to sign-in at the Sign-In table located at the entrance to the meeting. le pedirá a todos los asistentes, presentarse en la mesa de registro localizada a la entrada de la reunión. Project Description Descripción del Proyecto The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Houston District, proposes to extend SH 249 from FM 1774 El Departamento de Transporte de Texas (TxDOT) para el Distrito de Houston, propone extender la via SH 249 in Pinehurst to FM 1774 in Todd Mission as a four-lane divided controlled access toll facility on new location, desde FM 1774 en Pinehurst hasta FM 1774 en Todd Mission como una autopista de peaje con cuatro carriles with intermittent frontage roads, within a 400-foot right-of-way. The proposed project is approximately 15 miles divididos, y de acceso controlado en la nueva ubicación, con vías laterales intermitentes, dentro de 400 pies de long and approximately 690 acres of additional right-of-way would be required. Construction activities for the derecho de via. El proyecto propuesto es aproximadamente 15 millas de largo y comprende un área cercana a 690 proposed project are anticipated to begin in 2015 and last approximately two years. acres de derecho de via adicional que tendrá que ser adquirida. Se anticipa que la construcción de este proyecto comience en el año 2015 y dure aproximadamente 2 años. Purpose of Proposed Project The project improvements are proposed to increase safety, reduce congestion, and improve operational efficiency. Propósito del Proyecto El proyecto incrementará la seguiridad vial, reducirá la congestión, y mejorará la eficiencia operacional. Project History Three public meetings have been held during the course of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) Historia del Proyecto study: December 15, 2003 Scoping Meeting at Magnolia Elementary School to present the Universe of Build Se han realizado tres asambleas públicas durante el transcurso del estudio preliminary de Impacto Ambiental Alternatives as evaluated in the Major Investment Study. (DEIS) June 17, 2004 at Willie E. Williams Elementary School to present the five DEIS Alternative Alignments Diciembre 15, 2003 Reunión en la Escuela Elemental Magnolia para presentar el Universo de Alternativas and the three DEIS Reasonable Alternative Alignments. de Construcción como habían sido evaluadas en el Estudio Mayor de Inversión November 18, 2004 at Magnolia Elementary School to obtain public comment on the three DEIS Junio 17, 2004 Reunión en la Escuela Elemental Willie E. Williams para presenter las cinco alternativas Reasonable Alternative Alignments and present Alternative Alignment C as the Recommended de alineamientos DEIS, y las tres alternativas de alineamientos DEIS más razonables. Alternative Alignment. Noviembre 18, 2004 Reunión en la Escuela Elemental Magnolia para obtener comentarios del público acerca de las tres alternativas de alineamientos DEIS más razonables y presenter la Alternativa del Purpose of Tonight’s Public Meeting Alineamiento C como la recomendada. The purpose of tonight’s meeting is to afford the community an opportunity to view a new hybrid alignment that has been created based on public input during the environmental process and to comment on the new B/C Propósito de ésta Asamblea Pública Alternative Alignment which is the new Recommended Alignment Alternative. El propósito esta noche es darle la oportunidad a la comunidad de mirar un nuevo alineamiento híbrido que ha sido creado basado en la opinión pública obtenida durante el proceso ambiental, y comentar sobre la nueva The public is invited to ask questions and submit comments regarding the proposed project. Comments may be Alternative de Alineamiento “B/C”, la cual es la nueva alternative recomendada. submitted in writing. Comment forms are available at the Sign-In table. Written comments may be submitted this evening, electronically to [email protected], or mailed to the address below. All comments El público esta invitado a formular preguntas sobre el proyecto, entregar sus comentarios por escrito esta noche, o must be received or postmarked by October 17, 2013 . enviarlos electronicamente a [email protected] , o a la dirección escrita al final de este documento. Las formas para comentarios están localizadas en la mesa de registro. Todos los comentarios deberán ser Texas Department of Transportation - Houston District recibidos o puestos en el correo antes de Octubre 17, 2013 . Attention: Director of Project Development P.O. Box 1386 Texas Department of Transportation - Houston District Houston, Texas 77251-1386 Attention: Director of Project Development P.O. Box 1386 MEETING NOTES Houston, Texas 77251-1386 MEETING NOTES V' ) &#& '&& '