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
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Project Vicinity
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Proposed Project Length:
Approximately 9.2 miles
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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
– Loyl Bussell, P.E.
� Adjournment
– Loyl Bussell, P.E.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
Environmental Documents and Schematics can be viewed at:Environmental Documents and Schematics can be viewed at:Environmental Documents and Schematics can be viewed at:Environmental Documents and Schematics can be viewed at:
TxDOT Fort Worth District
2501 S.W. Loop 820
Fort Worth, Texas 76133
TxDOT Dallas District
4777 East Highway 80
Mesquite, Texas 75150
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
4777 East Highway 80
Mesquite, Texas 75150
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Written Comments must be postmarked by
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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