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State Highway 360 Public Hearing

PUBLIC HEARING

Thursday, October 17, 2013

STATE HIGHWAY 360

FROM: E. SUBLETT ROAD/ W. CAMP WISDOM ROAD TO: US 287

TIMBERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL, ARLINGTON, TEXAS


Project Vicinity

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Proposed Project Length:

Approximately 9.2 miles


Public Hearing Agenda

� Welcome & Introduction

– Loyl Bussell, P.E.

� Proposed Project Overview & Environmental

– Randy Redmond, P.E.

� Proposed Project Design

– Shane Walters, P.E.

� Right of Way Acquisition and Relocation

– Jeny Houdmann

20 Minutes Recess20 Minutes Recess20 Minutes Recess20 Minutes Recess

� Public Comments


� Adjournment


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Public Hearing Purpose

1. Inform the public of the proposed project status and present

the build recommendation.

2. Describe the proposed project so that the public can

determine how they may be affected.

3. Provide the public another opportunity to provide input.

4. To develop a record of public participation.

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Public Comments

� Oral Comments Tonight:

– Please sign up at the registration desk to speak

� Mail Written Comments to:

Texas Department of Transportation

ATTN: Sonja Land

Strategic Project Division Environmental Coordinator

4777 East Highway 80

Mesquite, Texas 75150

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Written Comments must be postmarked on or before

Monday, October 28th, 2013


Prior Public Involvement

� Bi-monthly stakeholder meetings

� 21 technical work group meetings

� Town Hall meeting on April 29, 2010 held by Texas State Representative Paula Pierson

� Public Meeting on June 24, 2010 at Mansfield City Hall

� TxDOT recently met with city staff members to update on project progress – including interim project plans

� Mansfield resolution supporting project on September 23, 2013

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National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA Process)

� The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process was

followed for the proposed project.

� The Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared for the proposed

project is based on the proposed design that is being presented

tonight.

� The Environmental Assessment evaluated impacts associated

with the proposed project including tolls, air quality, noise, water

quality, vegetation, archeology, and historical properties.

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NEPA Specifics

� Approximately 6 acres of additional right of way are required.

– Required for the purpose of transitioning cross streets to tie to existing

roadways.

– Approximately 0.52 acres of the 6 acres are to accommodate drainage

modifications.

� No Residential, Commercial or Public structures will be

displaced.

� 14 Individual Crossings of Potential Waters of the U.S./Wetlands

are anticipated to be impacted.

– 4 crossings would require a Pre-Construction Notification to the U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers.

– 3 crossings would require Individual Permits to the U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers.

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NEPA Specifics

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Habitat TypeHabitat TypeHabitat TypeHabitat Type Permanent Impact (acres)Permanent Impact (acres)Permanent Impact (acres)Permanent Impact (acres)

Crops 123.8

Unmaintained Herbaceous Vegetation 207.2

Maintained Herbaceous Vegetation 58.8

Fenceline Vegetation 1.0

Upland Woodlands 69.0

Riparian Vegetation 7.4

Bottomland Hardwoods 15.3

Mitigation for the loss of riparian habitat is proposed and will be

determined based on coordination between TxDOT and the TPWD.


NEPA Specifics

� Traffic noise abatement measures were evaluated

� Noise abatement measures were evaluated including:

– Traffic management

– Alternation of horizontal and vertical alignments

– Acquiring undeveloped property to act as a buffer zone

– Construction of noise barriers

� Based on the analysis, one noise barrier was determined to be

feasible for one residential development south Webb Lynn

Road.

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Proposed Project Location

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Proposed Project Length:

Approximately 9.2 miles

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Existing Facility

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SH 360 (Usual)

NB FrontageSB Frontage

US 287 (Usual)NB MainlaneSB Mainlane


Proposed Ultimate Facility

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SH 360 Ultimate from Debbie Ln to US 287

SH 360 Ultimate from West Camp Wisdom Rd / Sublett Rd to Debbie Ln

US 287 Ultimate


Tolling

� Fully electronic Toll Collection Systems – No physical toll booths

to stop and pay with cash.

� Toll Collection System would be interoperable with other

systems in the state – TxDOT TxTag, North Texas Toll Authority

Tag and Houston Area EZ Tag would be accepted.

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Tolling

� Toll rates would be determined prior to opening.

� The Environmental Assessment presents a range of anticipated

toll rates and total cost to users.

� For example, assuming average toll rate of $0.16 per mile

typical user would pay approximately $1.47 per one-way trip.

� Toll rates and costs would vary and may be higher.

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Proposed Project Implementation – Phasing

� Estimated cost of the proposed ultimate improvements shown tonight is approximately $625 million

� Eight lane tollway from E. Sublett/W. Camp Wisdom to Broad St. and six lane tollway from Broad St. to US 287

� The proposed implementation of the project would be phased due to funding constraints

� The proposed interim improvements include a four lane tollwayfrom E. Sublett/Camp Wisdom to Broad St. and a one mainlaneper direction tollway with an alternating direction passing lane from Broad St. to US 287.

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3D Visualization of Proposed Ultimate Improvements

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Public Need for Private Property

� US Constitution (Fifth Amendment) protects individual rights to

own property.

� Fifth Amendment to the Constitution establishes the Laws of

Eminent Domain.

� Eminent Domain Law applies only to projects with a

demonstrated public need.

� Advanced planning identifies a need and through public

involvement and local coordination, compelling support for the

project is established.

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Equal Treatment Policy

It is the policy of The Texas Department of Transportation that

individuals impacted by transportation systems expansion shall

not be denied benefits, excluded from participation or otherwise

be subjected to discrimination based on the grounds of race,

color, sex, age, handicap or national origin.

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Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Property Acquisition Property Acquisition Property Acquisition Act of 1970Act of 1970Act of 1970Act of 1970

� Law passed in 1970 that was designed to ensure that anyone

who owned property needed for a public purpose would be

treated fairly.

� The law establishes guidelines for the acquisition of property

and the relocation of displaced individuals and businesses.

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Right of Way

� TxDOT enters into agreements with many companies in order to

facilitate the proposed project activities such as:

– Surveying

– Mapping

– Acquisition

– Appraisers

– Title Companies

– Utility Adjustments

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Right of Way

� The rules are the same for all property owners.

� The protection of property owner rights are very important to

TxDOT. We make sure property owners are well advised.

� The contractors and sub-contractors must follow all procedures,

policies and specifications.

� TxDOT manages and oversees all right of way activities and

utility adjustments.

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Acquisition of Property

� Property owner must be notified in writing of the need for

his/her property.

� An independent appraiser would be hired to do a detailed

appraisal of the property.

� Appraiser must have experience in appraising properties similar

to the subject property.

� Property owner must be given the opportunity to accompany the

appraiser when the property is inspected.

� Appraisal report must be reviewed by another appraiser who

would certify that uniform standards of appraisal practice were

used in determining value.

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Acquisition of Property

� A written offer to the property owner would be made based on

the value determined in the appraisal.

� Property owner would be given a minimum of 30 days to

consider the offer.

� If the offer would be acceptable, a closing at a title company is

arranged.

� Administrative Settlement Process – The property owner has an

opportunity to make a counter offer that spells out the

justification and support for an increase over the approved

value.

� If the property owner considers the offer unacceptable, the

options available to the landowner under the laws of eminent

domain would be explained.

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Project Specifics

� Displacements and Relocations

– No displacements of residences, businesses, or public facilities.

– It is anticipated that small portions of 31 parcels along the corridor would

need to be acquired.

– Denial of access requirements near proposed entrance/exit ramps.

� Project Timing/Schedule

(Contingent upon availability of construction funds)

– Proposed Interim Design – 2018

– Proposed Ultimate Design – 2035

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Right Of Way Acquisition Process

� Right of Way Brochures

– Available on the TxDOT website:

http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/forms-publications/consultants-

contractors/forms/row.html

– Available at TxDOT Fort Worth and Dallas District Offices

– Several copies available tonight

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Utility Adjustment

� Utility companies would be contacted soon.

� Public records would be reviewed.

� On the ground inspections may begin in the coming months.

� Utility adjustments would commence once the right of way has

been acquired and utility agreements are signed.

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Public Inquires

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TxDOT Fort Worth District

2501 S.W. Loop 820

Fort Worth, Texas 76133

TxDOT Dallas District



And online at:

http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/projects/studies/fort-worth/sh-360.html

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Recess

�20-Minute Recess– Please register your attendance and sign up to speak at the front desk.

� Public Comment Period following recess

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Public Comment Period

� Please note that we will not attempt to respond to your

statements at this time.

� Please state your full name and address for the record.

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Public Comments

Speaker’s Time:

3 MINUTES3 MINUTES3 MINUTES3 MINUTES

Please state your name and address for the record.

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Public Comments

� Oral and written statements received will be carefully analyzed.

� After review of transcript and addressing concerns, the environmental

approval is anticipated.

� Once approval is received, utility relocation may begin. Construction can

begin after detailed plans are completed and utilities relocated.

Mail Mail Mail Mail Written Comments to:Written Comments to:Written Comments to:Written Comments to:

Texas Department of Transportation

ATTN: Sonja Land

Strategic Project Division Environmental Coordinator



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Written Comments must be postmarked by

Monday, October 28Monday, October 28Monday, October 28Monday, October 28thththth, 2013, 2013, 2013, 2013


PUBLIC HEARING STATE HIGHWAY 360

Timberview High School

Arlington, Texas

FROM: E. SUBLETT ROAD/ W. CAMP WISDOM ROAD

TO: US 287

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17TH 2013