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Public Meeting Summary Report FM 2218 (From I69/US59 to SH 36)

Ecosystem Planning and Restoration, LLC

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws

for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of

Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

Table of Contents

Meeting Summary..........................................................................................................................................1

Description of Meeting................................................................................................................................ 1

Summary of Comments ................................................................................................................................2

List of Appendices

Appendix A: Public Meeting Notice

Appendix B: TxDOT Website Public Meeting Notice

Appendix C: Public Officials Information Letter

Appendix D: Public Officials Mailing List

Appendix E: Newspaper Advertisements

- Houston Chronicle

- Fort Bend Herald

- La Subasta

Appendix F: Sign-in Sheets from the Public Meeting

Appendix G: Handout Material from Public Meeting

- Information Handout

- Blank Comment Form

Appendix H: Public Meeting Exhibits

Appendix I: Written Comments Received

Page 1

Public Meeting Summary

FM 2218

CSJs: 2093-01-010

Meeting Date: November 17, 2015

Meeting Location: Rosenberg Civic Center

3825 SH 36, Rosenberg, Texas 77471

Meeting Purpose: The objective of the meeting was to solicit public comments on the proposed

project alternatives and environmental issues, as well as provide general

information regarding the project design.

Meeting Format: The workshop consisted of an open house session with information stations for

proposed design alternatives.

Attendance: 44 citizens and five public officials

Notification: Notices were mailed to adjacent property owners on October 14, 2015 and to

Elected Officials October 12, 2015.

DESCRIPTION OF MEETING As part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) public involvement process, the Texas

Department of Transportation (TxDOT) held an open house meeting on November 17, 2015 to discuss the

proposed expansion of Farm to Market Road (FM) 2218, from Interstate Highway-69/United States

Highway 59 to State Highway 36. The meeting took place at the Rosenberg Civic Center in Rosenberg,

Texas from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

The public meeting was announced and advertised through a variety of methods. Thirty days prior to the

public meeting, TxDOT began engaging in an extensive effort to announce the meeting through mailings

and published advertisements. Mailed notices (Appendix A) announcing the public meeting time,

location, and purpose were mailed to a list of interested parties and landowners with property adjacent to

the existing and proposed right-of-way. The notice was also posted on the TxDOT website (Appendix B)

and sent to relevant public officials (Appendices C and D). Advertisements (Appendix E) were

published in newspapers with local and city-wide circulation, which included the Houston Chronicle, Fort

Bend Herald, and La Subasta (a Spanish language newspaper). Ten days prior to the public meeting,

TxDOT advertised the meeting for a second time on their website (Appendix B).

At the public meeting, citizens and public officials signed in (Appendix F) and each person was provided

an informational handout and a blank pre-addressed comment form (Appendix G). Sign-in sheets

indicated that 44 citizens and five public officials attended the public meeting. Written comments were

submitted during the meeting and could also be mailed to TxDOT by those who commented at a later

date. The public was encouraged to visit information stations for the proposed design alternatives,

Page 2

outfalls, and right-of-way (Appendix H). Public meeting exhibits displayed the project’s need and

purpose and project timeline. Several engineers and environmental professionals were available at each

station to provide available project information.

SUMMARY OF COMMENTS By the conclusion of the comment period on December 3, 2015 TxDOT received 22 comments

(Appendix I). Each comment or letter received was counted as one respondent. Table 1 summarizes the

comments into general categories and the number of comments received for each category.

Table 1. General Comment Summary

Summarized Comment Category Number of Comments*

General Support 11

General Opposition 2

Drainage and Detention 2

Raised Median, Left Turn Lanes, and Access Concerns 8

Removal of Sidewalks from Design 2

Preservation 1

*Individual commenters submitted multiple comments, covering categories.

Additionally, some special provisions are being discussed between appropriate TxDOT staff and the City

of Rosenberg, including access in and around Seabourne Creek Park, which is owned and operated by the

City of Rosenberg. Details of the recommendations from the City of Rosenberg are included in Appendix

I. Among the comments received containing a chosen alternative, a slight majority favored Alternative 2,

with 10 feet of ROW being taken on both sides. Nearly half of the comments received cited no preferred

alternative. In summary, the comments received were generally in favor of the proposed improvements.

Table 2 includes general comment categories from Table 1 and responses to comments received. In

addition to the general comment categories, Table 2 includes responses to comments received regarding

design of the proposed project at or related to specific properties. Comments received are included in

Appendix (I).

Page 3

Table 2: Responses to Comments Received on General Project Aspects

Comment Category Response # Response

General Support 1 Thank you. Comment noted.

General Opposition 2 Thank you. Comment noted.

Drainage and Detention 3

The proposed project will not increase the base

flood elevation to a level that would violate current

regulations.

Raised Median, Left Turn Lanes,

and Access Concerns 4

The median and access for your property will be

further reviewed. Access will be provided where

feasible.

Removal of Sidewalks from

Design 5

TxDOT policy is to incorporate safe and convenient

walking and bicycling facilities into transportation

projects, based on United States Code and the Code

of Federal Regulations Title 23-Highways, Title 49-

Transportation, and Title 42- The Public Health and

Welfare.

Preservation 6

Every effort will be made to save trees and other

aesthetically valuable commodities where possible

and practicable.

Specific property driveway

access, southbound access, and

shoulders

7

At station 85+00 (NB): Northbound access will be

provided by a driveway located at 85+00.

Southbound access will be provided by the left turn

lane, median opening and u-turn at station 75+00.

The additional lane in the northbound direction will

allow for through traffic to use the inside lane.

Specific property access 8

At station 26+20 (NB):

Access for 18 wheelers will be reviewed and

provided where feasible.

Specific property access and

median concern 9

At station 49+00 (NB): Access for RV’s and

Trailers will be reviewed and provided where

feasible.

Specific left turn lane and median

concern 10

At station 117+00 (SB): Median opening has been

relocated from Kovar to the FBBP.

Emergency vehicle access and

median concern 11

Emergency access will be reviewed with the City

and accommodated accordingly.

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Table 3 includes the name of the commenter and how their comment was addressed in Table 2.

Entire comments from the individuals listed below can be found in Appendix I.

Table 3: Designated Responses to Commentors Letters

Name of Commenter Support of the Proposed

Project* Response Number

Robert Duran Y 1

Gilbert Sliva U 3

Larry Fleck Y 1, 4

Pastor David Shows Y 1

Veresa Berins NS 1

Ana de los Santos NS 1

Damen McCarthy Y 4

Elvis Arteago Y 1

Steven Kutz N 2, 5

John McLeod NS 1

Robert Teel U 7

Rodney Janczak U 8

David Kveton U 9

Judy Kveton Y 9

Troy Taormina NS 2, 4, 5

Chris and Ruth Riha U 3

Dalakhan LLC N 2

E.G. Friedman Y 10

City of Rosenberg NS 1

Grant Lane U 6

Larry Bittner Y 11

Robbie Daw-Hartfiel Y 1

Totals=

Y=9

N=2

U=6

NS=5

*On the distributed comment forms, “Do you support the proposed project?” was asked. Table 3

reflects the decisions selected, or if no decision was selected.

Y=Yes; N=No; U=Undecided; NS=None Selected

Appendix A

Public Meeting Notice

--VOLTEA LA CARTA PARA LEER LA EN ESPAÑOL---

Notice of Public Meeting

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Houston District, will hold a public meeting regarding the

proposed alternate alignments and improvements to Farm-to-Market (FM) 2218 from Interstate Highway (IH)

69/United States Highway (U.S.) 59 to State Highway 36, in Fort Bend County, Texas. The meeting will be held on

Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at the Rosenberg Civic Center, 3825 State Highway (SH) 36, Rosenberg, Texas 77471.

The meeting will be held in an open house format from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. No formal presentation will be made.

The purpose of the Public Meeting is to present the proposed project to the public and receive comments. The

project proposes to widen and reconstruct the existing FM 2218 roadway from a two-lane undivided roadway to a

four-lane (two lanes in each direction) divided roadway with curb and gutter and a raised median. The proposed

median would be a grass median with 12-foot left-turn lanes at intersections. The turn lanes would be controlled

(with signals) at major intersections and uncontrolled (without signals) at minor intersections and driveways. The

project also proposes to realign the existing FM 2218 intersection at SH 36 to allow for a 90-degree, signalized

intersection. Additionally, 5-foot wide sidewalks are planned for the east and west sides of FM 2218, outside of the

shared bike lane. The project would require approximately 40.6 acres of new right-of-way (ROW), including land for

a proposed detention pond and three outfall channels. Potential displacements are possible and will be further

evaluated during the environmental assessment.

Maps showing the proposed project’s location and design drawings will be available for review at the Public Meeting.

This information will also be available by appointment for review Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00

a.m. and 5:00 p.m, excluding state holidays, at the TxDOT Houston District Office, located at 7600 Washington

Avenue, Houston, Texas 77007. To schedule an appointment at the Houston District please contact Ms. Tunisia

Hardy at (713) 802-5560. Maps and design may also be viewed at the TxDOT Fort Bend Area Office located at 4235

SH 36, Rosenberg, TX 77471. The Area Office can be reached at (281) 238-7900. The project information can also be

viewed online at TxDOT’s website: http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/get-involved/about/hearings-meetings.html.

All interested citizens are invited to attend this public meeting. Written comments from the public regarding this

project may be submitted for a period of 10 business days following the meeting. Written comments may be

submitted either in person or by mail to the TxDOT District Office, Director of Project Development , P.O. Box 1386,

Houston, Texas 77251. Written comments must be postmarked or emailed to [email protected] by

December 3, 2015, to be included in the Public Meeting Summary.

The Public Meeting will be conducted in English. Persons interested in attending the meeting who have special

communication or accommodation needs, or need an interpreter, are encouraged to contact the TxDOT District

Public Information Officer at TxDOT (713) 802-5076. Requests should be made at least two days prior to the public

meeting. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate these needs.

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for

this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of

Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

--TURN OVER FOR ENGLISH---

Aviso de Reunión Pública

El Departamento de Transporte de Texas (TxDOT), Distrito de Houston, llevará a cabo

una reunión pública sobre las alineaciones alternativas y las mejoras propuestas a la

carretera FM 2218 desde la IH69/US59 hasta la SH 36, en el Condado de Fort Bend, Texas. La reunión se llevará a

cabo el martes, 17 de noviembre 2015, en el Centro Cívico de Rosenberg, 3825 SH 36, Rosenberg, Texas 77471. La

reunión se conducirá en un formato de foro informativo de 5:30 pm a 7:30 pm. No habrá presentación formal

durante la reunión

El propósito de la reunión pública es presentar el proyecto al público y recibir comentarios. El proyecto propone

ampliar y reconstruir la carretera existente FM 2218 de dos carriles indiviso a cuatro carriles (dos carriles en cada

dirección) dividido con bordillo y cuneta y una mediana elevada. La mediana propuesta sería una mediana en

grama con carriles de viraje a la izquierda de 12 pies en las intersecciones. Los carriles de viraje serían controlados

(con señales) en las intersecciones principales y no controlados (sin señales) en las intersecciones menores y

entradas de acceso. El proyecto también propone realinear la intersección existente de la FM 2218 y la SH 36 para

permitir una intersección señalizada, de 90 grados. Además banquetas de 5 pies de ancho están previstas para el

lado este y oeste de la FM 2218, fuera del carril de bicicleta compartido. El proyecto requeriría aproximadamente

40.6 acres de derecho de vía adicional, (ROW), incluyendo terrenos para una charca de retención propuesta y tres

canales de desagüe. Desplazamientos potenciales son posibles y serán evaluados mas a fondo durante los estudios

ambientales.

Mapas que muestran la ubicación y el diseño del proyecto propuesto estarán disponibles para revisión en la

Reunión Pública. Esta información también estará disponible al público por cita, de lunes a viernes entre las horas

de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m., excepto días festivos estatales, en la Oficina del Distrito de TxDOT Houston, localizada en

el 7600 Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas 77007.. Para programar una cita en el distrito de Houston, póngase

en contacto con la Sra. Tunisia Hardy (713) 802-5560. Mapas y el diseño también estarán disponibles en la oficina

de TxDOT Fort Bend Area Office localizado en el 4235 SH 36, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Telefono (281) 238-7900.

Información sobre el proyecto estará disponible en el sitio de web de TxDOT: http://www.TxDOT.gov/Inside-

TxDOT/get-involved/about/Hearings-meetings.html

Todos los ciudadanos interesados son invitados a asistir a esta reunión pública. Comentarios escritos del público

con respecto a este proyecto se solicitan y se pueden presentar durante un período de 10 días hábiles después de

la reunión. Comentarios por escrito pueden ser sometidos en persona o por correo a: TxDOT District Office,

Director of Project Development, P.O. Box 1386, Houston, Texas 77251. Comentarios escritos deben estar

matasellados o por correo electrónico a [email protected] en o antes del 3 de diciembre del 2015, para

ser incluidos en el resúmen de la Reunión Pública.

La Reunión Pública se realizará en Inglés. Las personas interesadas en asistir a la reunión que necesitan ayuda

comunicándose, asistencia especial, o que necesiten un intérprete, favor de comunicarse con las Oficinas de

Relaciones Públicas de TxDOT al teléfono (713) 802-5076. Las solicitudes deberán hacerse por lo menos dos días

antes de la Reunión Pública. TxDOT hará un esfuerzo razonable para acomodar sus necesidades. Si usted tiene

preguntas o inquietudes sobre el proyecto propuesto, puede comunicarse con la Sra. Reina J. Gonzalez en (713)

802-5269.

La revisión ambiental, consultas y otras acciones requeridas por las leyes ambientales federales aplicables para este

proyecto están siendo o han sido, llevado a cabo por TxDOT – en vertud de 23 U.S.C. 327 y un Memorando de

Entendimiento fechado el 16 de diciembre del 2014, y ejecutado por la FHWA y TxDOT.

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Public Meeting Location

Rosenberg Civic Center3825 Highway 36 South

Rosenberg, Texas

BEGIN PROJECT

Appendix B

TxDOT Website Public Meeting Notice

TXDOT WEBSITE TEMPLATE FOR POSTING

PUBLIC MEETINGS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS

Please fill in the table below with the appropriate information.

For a hearing add a bullet point under the description disclosing if there is/is not additional

ROW & if there are/are not any displacements. Web team is moving towards bullet points.

Where: Rosenberg Civic Center

3825 Highway 36 South

Rosenberg, TX 77471

Fort Bend County, Texas

When: November 17, 2015

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Purpose: The purpose of the meeting is to gather public input on the proposed alternate

alignments and improvements to FM 2218 between US 59 and SH 36, in

Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas.

Description: The proposed project includes:

· Reconstruction of existing two-lane roadway to a four-lane roadway

with curbs, gutters, and a 15 foot-wide median.

· Raised, grass median with approximately 12-foot wide, left-turn lanes at

intersections.

· Realignment of the existing FM 2218 intersection with SH 36 to allow

for a 90-degree, signaled intersection.

· Five-foot wide sidewalks along the north and south sides of FM 2218,

and a shared 15-foot wide lane for bicyclists.

· One detention pond, located near the proposed FM 2218 intersection

with SH 36.

The proposed project would require approximately 43.7 acres of new right-of-

way.

The environmental review, consultation and other actions required by applicable

federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out

by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding

dated Dec. 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

Downloads: · Meeting Notice

· Meeting Notice (Spanish)

· Public Meeting Location Map

· Project Location Map

Contact: TxDOT Houston District

Public Information Office

Phone: (713) 802-5076

Appendix C

Public Officials Information Letter

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

125 EAST 11TH STREET | AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701-2483 | (512) 463-8588 | WWW.TXDOT.GOV

October 12, 2015

CERTIFIED MAIL «Title» «FirstName» «LastName» ATTEN: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DIRECTOR «Position» «Addr1 » «City», «ST» «Zip» RE: Notice of Public Meeting

Fort Bend County Farm-to-Market Road 2218: United States Highway (U.S.) 59 to State Highway (SH) 36 Control 2093-01-010

Dear «Salutation» «LastName»:

Attached is a notice for the upcoming public meeting for the FM 2218 roadway reconstruction from U.S. 59 to SH 36 in Fort Bend County, Texas. This public meeting is being held to present the proposed design and to seek comments from local officials and citizens. You, or your representative, are cordially invited to attend. See attached meeting location map.

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Rosenberg Civic Center 3825 Highway 36 South Rosenberg, Texas 77471

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Open House

We are available to meet with you before the public meeting to review the proposed project and

answer any questions that you may have. If you have any questions in the interim, please contact

Pat Henry, P.E., at (713) 802-5241.

Sincerely, Quincy D. Allen, P.E. District Engineer Houston District Attachments cc: Pat Henry, P.E. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by FHWA and TxDOT.

Appendix D

Public Officials Mailing List

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Appendix E

Newspaper Advertisements

Appendix F

Sign-in Sheets from the Public Meeting

Appendix G

Handout Material from the Public Meeting

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COMMENT FORM (FORMA DE COMENTARIOS)

Public Meeting – FM 2218 (From I 69/US 59 S to SH 36)

Reunión Pública – FM 2218

CSJ Nos. 2093-01-010

November 17, 2015 (Noviembre 17, 2015)

__I am an Elected Official (Soy Funcionario/a electo) Position (Posición):_________________________________________

Name and Mailing Address (Optional) (Nombre y Dirección [Opcional]): Name (Nombre)______________________________________________________________________________________________ Address (Dirección)___________________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address (Correo Electrónico)____________________________________________________________________ Telephone (Teléfono)_________________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE ITEMS BELOW: (Favor de marcar la que le aplique)

I am primarily interested in the project from the standpoint of a: (Estoy interesado en el proyecto desde el punto de vista de:) __Residential property owner or renter __Business property owner or lessee (Propietario o inquilino residencial) (Propietario o inquilino del negocio)

__Other (Please explain) (Otro [Por favor explique]) ______________________________________________________________

Per Texas Transportation Code, §201.811(a)(5): check each of the following boxes that apply to you: (Por Código de Transportación de Texas, §201.811(a)(5): marcar todas las que le aplique:) __I am employed by TxDOT (Soy empleado de TxDOT) __I do business with TxDOT (Hago negocios con TxDOT) __I could benefit monetarily from the project or other item about which I am commenting (Pudiera beneficarme económicamante con este proyecto u otro asunto del cual estoy comentando)

How did you learn about this meeting? (¿Como se entero usted de esta reunión?)

__Newspaper (Periódico) __Notice in the Mail (Aviso por Correo) __Other (Please explain) (Otro [Por favor explique]) _______________________________________________________________

Do you support the proposed project? (¿Apoya el proyecto propuesto?) ___ Yes (Sí) ___ No (No) ___Undecided (Indeciso) COMMENTS (COMENTARIOS): ________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please make additional comments on the back. (Favor de hacer comentarios adicionales al dorso de esta forma.)

This comment form may be turned in tonight, mailed, or emailed by December 3, 2015 to the address below: (Esta forma de comentarios se puede entregar esta noche, por correo postal, o por correo electrónico en o antes del X de mes de 2015:)

Director of Project Development Texas Department of Transportation – Houston District

P.O. Box 1386 Houston, Texas 77251-1386

Email: [email protected]

Director of Project Development Texas Department of Transportation – Houston District P.O. Box 1386 Houston, Texas 77251-1386

Director of Project Development Texas Department of Transportation – Houston District

P.O. Box 1386 Houston, Texas 77251-1386

(TH: CSJ No. 2093-01-010)

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