00017305_Attachment C Prospectus.pdf

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ODOT ENVIRONMENTAL PROSPECTUS

PRELIM. NEPA CLASS

PCE

PROJECT NAME

Willamette Falls Drive: 16th St. - Ostman Rd.

REGION

KEY NUMBER

K23242

FEDERAL AID NUMBER

CITY

West Linn

COUNTY

Clackamas

FHWA NEXUS

PE & CON funding

PROJECT SPONSOR

ODOT

HIGHWAY NAME

NA - Regional Roadway (Willamette Falls Drive)

BEGIN MP

NA

END MP

NA

LATITUDE

45.343462

LONGITUDE

-122.663180

TOWNSHIP

RANGE

1E

SECTION

2&3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (FIELD WILL EXPAND AS YOU TYPE. CLICK TAB TO SEE TEXT IN EXPANDED FIELD.)

Multimodal improvements along the corridor including grade separated bike and pedestrian facilities. Continuing standard transportation cross-section to connect to previously constructed improvements on Willamette Falls Drive from 10th St. to 16th St.

Overall project goals include expanded access to alternative modes of transportation and increased safety along this regionally significant corridor.

Checklist questions marked with an asterisk (*) indicate that the question is related to the qualifying thresholds ("kickouts") identified in the 2015 PCE Agreement.

Estimated Right of Way Impacts

Right of Way

1. * Will the project involve temporary or permanent acquisition of right-of-way?............................ Yes No Unknown

2. * Will the project result in the temporary or permanent displacement of persons or businesses?. Yes No Unknown

Railroads

3. Will the project involve work on or adjacent to railroad-owned property? ................................... Yes No Unknown

Utilities

4. Will the project involve substantial impact to or relocation of existing reimbursable utilities that could create a disruption to service or additional environmental impacts??................................ Yes No Unknown RIGHT OF WAY IMPACTS COMMENTS (FIELD WILL EXPAND AS YOU TYPE. CLICK TAB TO SEE TEXT IN EXPANDED FIELD.)

Right of way impacts are minimal and required in few locations in order to meet standard width required for improvements.

Impacts were included in original preliminary engineering drawings submitted with application.

Estimated Traffic/Transportation Impacts

5. What are the current and future ADT volumes for the project?

CURRENT ADT FUTURE ADT

Unknown N/A

TRAFFIC/TRANSPORTATION COMMENTS (FIELD WILL EXPAND AS YOU TYPE. CLICK TAB TO SEE TEXT IN EXPANDED FIELD.)

ADT is only anticipated to significantly increase upon the approval of I-205 Tolling as it is anticipated this corridor will be used as a bypass to tolling area.

Estimated Land Use Impacts

6. Is the project outside of an Urban Growth Boundary? .............................................................. Yes No Partially

7. If the project is outside the UGB, is it expected to require new right-of-way?.............................. Yes No N/A

8. If the project is outside the UGB, is the project allowed, or conditionally allowed, by the rules for Transportation Planning on Rural Lands (OAR 660-012-0065)? ............................................... Yes No N/A

9. Region Planner's opinion that the project conforms with:

a. Transportation Planning Rule ........................................................................................... Yes No

b. * Statewide Planning Goals.............................................................................................. Yes No

c. Comprehensive Plan and/or Transportation System Improvement Plan (city, county or both) Yes No

10. Is the project located within the Oregon Coastal Zone?............................................................ Yes No

11. Will areas of Forest or Exclusive Farm Use (EFU), or Open Space Reserve zoning be impacted by the project? ...................................................................................................................... Yes No

12. Will the project result in the conversion of prime farmland, unique farmland, or land of statewide or local importance by the Farmland Protection Policy Act?....................................... Yes No

Attachment C - Prospectus - Willamette Falls Dr: 16th St. – Ostman Rd. Pedestrian / Bicycle Upgrades (23242)

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13. What are the general uses of land adjacent to the project area? ...................................... Residential Commercial

Farm/Forest Public

Other (explain below) LAND USE IMPACTS COMMENTS (FIELD WILL EXPAND AS YOU TYPE. CLICK TAB TO SEE TEXT IN EXPANDED FIELD.)

Corridor is primarily adjacent to residential communities and provides direct connection to City's primary commercial downtown corridor.

Estimated Socioeconomic Impacts

14. * Will the project involve displacements of key businesses, business districts, commercial/ industrial areas, or public facilities?...................................................................................... Yes No Unknown

15. * Will the project involve temporary or permanent changes to travel patterns, access to goods/ services, or parking that appear important to business, business districts, commercial/ industrial areas, community events, or neighborhoods? (Explain below)................................. Yes No Unknown

16. Will the project divide or disrupt an established community, or affect neighborhood character or stability? ........................................................................................................................... Yes No Unknown

17. Will the project temporarily or permanently affect emergency and/or public services? ................ Yes No Unknown

18. Does visual inspection and/or information sources such as census data indicate the presence of low-income or minority populations within or near the project area?........................ Yes No

19. Does visual inspection and/or other information sources indicate the presence of elderly, handicapped, or transit-dependent populations?...................................................................... Yes No

SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACTS COMMENTS (FIELD WILL EXPAND AS YOU TYPE. CLICK TAB TO SEE TEXT IN EXPANDED FIELD.)

Proposed improvements expand on existing multimodal improvements within the main street corridor which has a primary transit service line for the area.

Estimated Water Resources and Wetlands Impacts

Stormwater

20. Will the project trigger the need for stormwater treatment? ....................................................... Yes No Unknown

Waters of the U.S./State

21. Are there waters of the U.S. or State within the project area? (If no, skip to Question 30) .......... Yes No

Water Supply Wells

30. Will any active wells be impacted by the project?.................................................................... Yes No Unknown

Wetlands

31. Are wetlands potentially present in the project area?............................................................... Yes No

32. Do soil surveys indicate hydric soils in the project area?.......................................................... Yes No

33. Is wetland vegetation evident from visual inspection? ............................................................. Yes No

34. Will the project fill or remove material from wetlands? ............................................................. Yes No Unknown

35. * Will the project require an Individual Permit, Nationwide Permit, General Authorization or General Permit? ................................................................................................................. Yes No Unknown

WATER RESOURCES AND WETLANDS IMPACTS COMMENTS (FIELD WILL EXPAND AS YOU TYPE. CLICK TAB TO SEE TEXT IN EXPANDED FIELD.)

The addition of new impervious surface and changes of conveyance to stormwater due to new curbing are likely federal stormwater treatment triggers.

Estimated Biological Resources Impacts

Threatened, Endangered and/or Sensitive Species

36. Does the project have the potential to affect migratory birds and/or bats?................................. Yes No

37. Are there USFWS T&E species, Proposed species, or critical habitat in the project's area of potential impact? .................................................................................................................. Yes No

38. Are there NMFS T&E species, Proposed species, or critical habitat in the project's area of potential impact? .................................................................................................................. Yes No

39. Are there State T&E or Proposed species present that are not federally listed? ........................ Yes No

40. Is the project located on or adjacent to BLM or USFS land? .................................................... Yes No

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41. * Will the project require an individual project-level formal consultation under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act? .................................................................................................. Yes No Unknown

In-Water Work

42. Are any streams or water bodies potentially impacted by the project? Yes No

43. Will the project require in-water work?.................................................................................... Yes No Unknown

Fish Passage

44. Will the project trigger the Oregon State Fish Passage Statute (ORS 509.585)? ....................... Yes No Unknown

45. Are there any culverts within the project limits that are on the ODFW priority list for replacement/retrofit? ............................................................................................................ Yes No

Wildlife Passage

46. Is the project within a wildlife collision hot spot, priority wildlife linkage area, or an area otherwise known to be a barrier to wildlife passage?............................................................... Yes No

Noxious Weeds

47. Are there known noxious weed populations in the project area? .............................................. Yes No BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES IMPACTS COMMENTS (FIELD WILL EXPAND AS YOU TYPE. CLICK TAB TO SEE TEXT IN EXPANDED FIELD.)

There are no anticipated removal or disruption to existing trees or bird nesting sites. There are no fish passage or water ways located within the proposed project site. There is no wildlife collision hot spots within the proposed project location or noxious weed populations.

Estimated Cultural Resources Impacts

Archaeological Resources

48. Are there known archaeological sites in the project area? ....................................................... Yes No Unknown

49. Will the project entail disturbance of previously undisturbed ground? ....................................... Yes No Unknown

50. Will archaeologically sensitive areas (confluence of rivers, headlands, coves, overlooks, etc.)

be affected? ......................................................................................................................... Yes No

51. If the project is on or adjacent to BLM or USFS land, does contact with BLM or USFS archaeologist indicate any issues?......................................................................................... Yes No N/A

Historic resources (Built)

52. Does the SHPO historic database list any resources in the project area? ................................. Yes No Unknown

53. Will there be any impacts to known historic resources (either listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places)? ................................................................. Yes No Unknown

54. Does any city/county comprehensive plan list any buildings/items in the project area as Goal 5 resources? ................................................................................................................ Yes No Unknown

55. Are any buildings in the project area thought to be 50 years old or older?................................. Yes No

56. Are there any apparent/unique structures of potential historical interest?.................................. Yes No

Section 4(f)

57. * Could the project impact any archaeological or historic resources eligible for protection under Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act? .......................................................... Yes No Unknown

CULTURAL RESOURCES IMPACTS COMMENTS (FIELD WILL EXPAND AS YOU TYPE. CLICK TAB TO SEE TEXT IN EXPANDED FIELD.)

The project is expected to be cleared for cultural resources via the Section 106 Programmatic Agreement with FHWA.

Estimated Parks / Recreation and Visual Impacts

Parks/Recreation Areas

58. * Could the project impact any parks, recreation areas, or wildlife/waterfowl refuges eligible for protection under Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act? .................................. Yes No Unknown

59. Could the project cause a Section 6(f) conversion or temporary occupancy of park or recreation area property encumbered by Land and Water Conservation funds? ....................................... Yes No Unknown

Wild and Scenic Rivers

60. Is the project area within ¼ mile of the bank of an Oregon Scenic Waterway? ......................... Yes No

61. * Will the project affect waterways designated as National Wild and Scenic Rivers?.................. Yes No

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Visual

62. Will the project involve any potential triggers for visual impact analysis? .................................. Yes No Unknown PARKS / RECREATION AND VISUAL IMPACTS COMMENTS (FIELD WILL EXPAND AS YOU TYPE. CLICK TAB TO SEE TEXT IN EXPANDED FIELD.)

There are no parks or viewpoints within the project corridor.

Estimated Air Quality and Noise Impacts

Air Quality

63. Is the project in an air quality nonattainment or maintenance area? ......................................... Yes No

64. Is the project type exempt from conformity or Mobile Source Air Toxic analysis (MSAT)?

(If yes, skip to Question 69)................................................................................................... Yes No

Noise

70. Are noise-sensitive land-uses present within 500 feet of the project roadway?.............. Yes No

71. Does the project require a noise analysis? ................................................................. Yes No Unknown

72. Does the project qualify for a screening analysis?....................................................... Yes No Unknown N/A AIR QUALITY AND NOISE IMPACTS COMMENTS (FIELD WILL EXPAND AS YOU TYPE. CLICK TAB TO SEE TEXT IN EXPANDED FIELD.)

The project does not change the vertical or horizontal alignment of Willamette Drive therefore no Noise analysis is needed.

Estimated Hazardous Materials / Waste Impacts

73. Does the project involve right-of-way acquisition or subsurface disturbance (e.g., excavation or drilling)? (If no, skip to Question 76)................................................................................... Yes No

74. Does a search of DEQ databases (LUST, UST or ECSI) indicate the presence of any potentially contaminated sites within or adjacent to the project area? ....................................... Yes No

75. Does a search of the Oregon Fire Marshal’s Hazardous Materials Incident database indicate any hazardous materials releases within the project area? ................................................... Yes No

76. Are there known current or historical land uses within or adjacent to the project area that could possibly have involved the use or storage of hazardous materials?................................. Yes No

77. Will the project include any structure (including buildings or bridges) demolition, repair, or removal of potentially hazardous materials (e.g., lighting or electrical equipment, hydraulic equipment, bridge mechanics, striping paint, bridge/barrier paint, treated timbers, etc.)? ........... Yes No

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS / WASTE IMPACTS COMMENTS (FIELD WILL EXPAND AS YOU TYPE. CLICK TAB TO SEE TEXT IN EXPANDED FIELD.)

Striping paint will be removed in conjunction with demolition of existing roadway pavement.

Estimated Geological / Geotechnical Impacts

Geological Resources/Geotechnical

78. Will an ODOT owned/permitted material source be offered for this project?.............................. Yes No Unknown

79. Will ODOT owned/permitted disposal sites be offered for this project? ..................................... Yes No Unknown

80. If an ODOT owned/permitted disposal or material source site is being offered, has it been previously cleared to federal environmental standards? .......................................................... Yes No N/A

81. Is drilling/subsurface exploration anticipated? ......................................................................... Yes No GEOLOGICAL / GEOTECHNICAL IMPACTS COMMENTS (FIELD WILL EXPAND AS YOU TYPE. CLICK TAB TO SEE TEXT IN EXPANDED FIELD.)

The project does not anticipate the need for geotech drilling.

Stakeholder Concerns / Public Involvement STAKEHOLDER CONCERNS / PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT COMMENTS (FIELD WILL EXPAND AS YOU TYPE. CLICK TAB TO SEE TEXT IN EXPANDED FIELD.)

Proposed improvements have been previously vetted through the public outreach process associated with the adoption of the City's Transportation System Plan and Willamette Falls Drive Concept Plan.

Key Environmental Issues and Requirements KEY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND REQUIREMENTS COMMENTS (FIELD WILL EXPAND AS YOU TYPE. CLICK TAB TO SEE TEXT IN EXPANDED FIELD.)

Any identified environmental issues will be addressed with qualified consultants during the PE phase of the project.

Potentially Required Permits / Approvals / Clearances

82. Local Land Use .................................................................................................................... Yes No Unknown

83. Local Agency Floodplain Permit............................................................................................. Yes No Unknown

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84. U.S. Corps of Engineers Section 404 and DEQ Section 401 Cert ............................................ Yes No Unknown

85. U.S. Corps of Engineers Section 10....................................................................................... Yes No Unknown

86. DSL Removal/Fill.................................................................................................................. Yes No Unknown

87. U.S. Corps of Engineers Section 408 (federal facilities) ........................................................... Yes No Unknown

88. NPDES 1200-CA permit (or 1200-C permit for local agencies)................................................. Yes No Unknown

89. U.S. Coast Guard New Bridge Permit .................................................................................... Yes No Unknown

90. U.S. Coast Guard Permit Modification.................................................................................... Yes No Unknown

91. U.S. Coast Guard Construction Plan Approval ........................................................................ Yes No Unknown

92. FAHP Programmatic BO ....................................................................................................... Yes No Unknown

93. SLOPES Programmatic BO................................................................................................... Yes No Unknown

94. Individual Biological Opinion.................................................................................................. Yes No Unknown

95. Marine Mammal Protection Act IHA ....................................................................................... Yes No Unknown

96. ODFW Fish Passage Plan Approval ...................................................................................... Yes No Unknown

97. State Endangered Species Act .............................................................................................. Yes No Unknown

98. No Effect Memo.................................................................................................................... Yes No Unknown

99. Archaeological Excavation Permit.......................................................................................... Yes No Unknown

100. Section 106 – State Historic Preservation Officer (Historic–Built) ........................................... Yes No Unknown

101. Section 106 – State Historic Preservation Officer (Archaeological) ......................................... Yes No Unknown

102. Section 4(f) temporary occupancy........................................................................................ Yes No Unknown

103. Section 4(f) de minimis........................................................................................................ Yes No Unknown

104. Section 4(f) Programmatic ................................................................................................... Yes No Unknown

105. Section 4(f) Evaluation – Individual ...................................................................................... Yes No Unknown

106. Section 6(f) Temporary Occupancy or Conversion ................................................................ Yes No Unknown

107. Wild and Scenic River Section 7 Determination..................................................................... Yes No Unknown

108. Oregon Scenic Waterways .................................................................................................. Yes No Unknown

109. FHWA Noise ...................................................................................................................... Yes No Unknown

110. * Air Conformity .................................................................................................................. Yes No Unknown

111. Hazardous Materials Study.................................................................................................. Yes No Unknown

112. DOGAMI Permit.................................................................................................................. Yes No Unknown

113. Other (specify): NA

114. Other (specify): NA

115. Other (specify): NA

116. Other (specify): NA

117. Other (specify): NA

118. Other (specify): NA

Preliminary NEPA Classification

Based upon the answers and content above, please answer the following questions:

23 CFR 771.117(a) – Would the project involve any of the following effects:

119. Induce significant impacts to planned growth or land use for an area?.................................... Yes No Unknown

120. Require relocation of significant numbers of people?............................................................. Yes No Unknown

121. Have a significant impact on any natural, cultural, recreational, historic or other resources? .... Yes No Unknown

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122. Involve significant air, noise, or water quality impacts? ......................................................... Yes No Unknown

123. Have significant impacts on travel patterns? Yes No Unknown

23 CFR 771.117(b) – Would the project involve unusual circumstances such as:

124. Significant environmental impacts? ...................................................................................... Yes No Unknown

125. Substantial controversy on environmental grounds?.............................................................. Yes No Unknown

126. Significant impacts to properties protected by Section 4(f) of the DOT Act or Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act? ...................................................................................... Yes No Unknown

127. Inconsistencies with any federal, state, or local law, requirements or administrative determination relating to the environmental aspects of the project? ........................................ Yes No Unknown

Based upon questions 119-127 and the Environmental Prospectus responses, identify the project's preliminary NEPA class of action:

Programmatic Categorical Exclusion (PCE)

Documented Categorical Exclusion (CE)

Environmental Assessment (EA)

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

For preliminary PCEs and CEs, identify the up to three category(ies) of project work from the activities listed in CFR 771.117(c) and CFR771.117(d):

APPLICABLE CATEGORY

(c)(3)

APPLICABLE CATEGORY

(c)(8)

APPLICABLE CATEGORY

Signatures Digital signature/date are required from the preparer and/or ODOT REC.

PREPARER NAME AND TITLE

Morgan Coffie - Support Services Supervisor

ODOT REC NAME AND TITLE

Tom McConnell, Region Environmental Coordinator

PREPARER DIGITAL SIGNATURE AND DATE ODOT REC DIGITAL SIGNATURE AND DATE