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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 15-886

NOTICES

Findings

[45 Pa.B. 2327]
[Saturday, May 9, 2015]

 Under section 2002 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 512) establishing the Department of Transportation (Department), the Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration, as delegated by the Secretary of Transportation, makes the following written findings:

 The Department is planning the following listed projects. Environmental and Section 4(f) Documentation have been developed for the projects identified as follows to evaluate the potential environmental impacts caused by these projects. The Section 4(f) documents also serve as the Section 2002 Evaluation. The approved documents are available in the CE/EA Expert System at http://www.dotdom2.state.pa.us/ceea/ceeamain.nsf. The environmental economic, social and other effects of the proposed projects have been considered. Based upon studies, there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of the Section 2002 resources for the following proposed identified projects and all reasonable steps have been taken to minimize the effects.

 • SR 0228, Section 29A—Adams Township, Butler County.

 Project Description: This project consists of the replacement of a culvert carrying SR 0228 over a tributary to Breakneck Creek and reconstruction of approximately 3,600 feet of road along SR 0228 and 1,500 feet along SR 3019 (Pittsburgh Street). There will also be improvements to the signalized intersection with SR 3019.

 Environmental Documents: Level 1b CEE, approved on December 22, 2014, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties document, approved on December 18, 2014.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Miles Cover Farm is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Permanent land acquisition of 0.150 acre is required from the property due to the proposed SR 0228 project. There will be no adverse effects on the property as a result of this project.

 • SR 1026, Section CAS—Haverford Township, Delaware County.

 Project Description: This project involves the replacement of the SR 1026 (College Avenue) bridge over SEPTA and the culvert over Cobbs Creek. The project also includes the reconstruction of four mechanically stabilized earth walls to retain fill along the approach roadway. Minor widening of the roadway and full depth reconstruction of pavement and sidewalk will occur on the eastern approach to the bridge to add a left-turn lane from College Avenue to Haverford Road. A new left-turn lane will be added on the bridge to the opposite side of the intersection and drainage improvements will be made along the roadway.

 Environmental Documents: Level 1b CEE, approved on December 22, 2014, and two Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties documents, both approved on September 8, 2014.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Mill-brook property is 3.8 acres and is eligible for listing in the NRHP. A 0.2-acre permanent right-of-way (ROW) acquisition from the Millbrook property is proposed so the retaining wall associated with the bridge is within the Department ROW upon completion of the project. SEPTA's Norristown Line runs under the existing College Avenue Bridge. This line is the former Philadelphia and Western Railroad, and is eligible for listing in the NRHP. Aerial easements totaling 0.77 acre will be required from the interior of the NRHP boundary of the Philadelphia and Western Railway.

 • SR 1027, Section 003—Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County.

 Project Description: The project consists of the replacement of the structure that carries SR 1027 (Horseshoe Road) over a tributary to Mill Creek. Minor approach work and guide rail updates are also included.

 Environmental Documents: BRPA CEE, approved on December 15, 2014, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties document, approved on December 2, 2014.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Mill Creek Rural Historic District is eligible for listing on the NRHP. It is a large rural historic district that encompasses 723 acres spread across multiple properties. The proposed project will require a permanent ROW acquisition of 0.052 acre from the J. Beiler Farm on the north side of SR 1027 and a permanent ROW acquisition of 0.052 acre from the S.G. Groff Farm on the south side of SR 1027. Both of these farmsteads are contributing properties to the Mill Creek Rural Historic District. None of these uses will have a substantive impact on the contributing properties.

 • SR 2016, Section SIP—City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County.

 Project Description: This project consists of safety improvements along SR 2016 (Allegheny Avenue) between Ridge Avenue and Aramingo Avenue in the City of Philadelphia. Improvements include upgraded signal equipment, pedestrian safety upgrades, minor drainage improvements, improved lighting and fiber optic signal interconnection. Throughout the corridor ADA compliant curb ramps will be replaced at select intersections.

 Environmental Documents: Level 1b CEE, approved on October 29, 2014, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties document, approved on August 29, 2014.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The proposed installation of design-build ADA ramps will occur within the boundaries of properties eligible for or listed on the NRHP. The effected eligible or listed historic resources within the project boundary are Laurel Hill Cemetery, Dobson Mills Steel Heddle Manufacturing Company, Saint Joseph's House for Homeless Industrious Boys, Chestnut Hill Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Pennsylvania Railroad from Philadelphia to New York, North Pennsylvania Railroad (Philadelphia to Bethlehem), SEPTA R-5; Conrail North Penn Line, Kensington/Allegheny Historic District, Philadelphia, Georgetown and Norristown Railroad, Norristown Junction Railroad, Simon Muhr School and Kensington YWCA. The Department and the contractor for the project will coordinate the ADA ramp design at locations, which are adjacent to historic properties or within the Historic District with the Department's Cultural Resource Professional and Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to ensure that the proposed project plans and specifications conform with the Secretary of the Interior's standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and Guidelines for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings.

 • SR 3002, Section A02—Ridgeway Township, Elk County.

 Project Description: This project consists of the replacement of the existing structure over Big Mill Creek at the existing location. The roadway alignment will be shifted to the north to accommodate half-width construction.

 Environmental Documents: BRPA CEE, approved on December 8, 2014, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or waterfowl Refuges, State Forest Land and State Game Land document, approved on December 3, 2014.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: Sandy Beach Recreational Park (Park) is a 108.3-acre parcel owned and managed by Ridgway Township. The Park's recreational facilities are located along the south side of SR 3002 in the project's southeastern quadrant. The proposed 9-foot shift in alignment will require the permanent acquisition of 0.123 acre of slope easement along the north side of SR 3002. The slope easement and required temporary closure of the western Park access will not adversely affect the qualities, activities, features or attributes of the Park.

 • SR 7301, Section 606—City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County.

 Project Description: This project consists of the replacement of the existing 41st Street Bridge over Amtrak's Harrisburg line (at Amtrak milepost MP 2.88). The existing bridge was closed to traffic on November 25, 1994, and traffic is currently being detoured to 42nd Street. The bridge will be replaced along the existing horizontal alignment and approximate vertical alignment with minimal approach work.

 Environmental Documents: Level 1b CEE, approved on December 10, 2014, and a Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use Historic Properties document, approved on November 24, 2014.

 Proposed Use of Section 4(f)/2002 Resource: The Park-side Historic District, listed on the NRHP, is approximately 97 acres and bound by the Penn-Central Railroad, North 38th Street, Girard, Parkside and Belmont Avenues. This project includes the installation of ADA compliant curb ramps within the boundaries of the historic district. The contractor will be required to submit the plans for the ADA curb ramps to the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to determine if they are in accordance with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

R. SCOTT CHRISTIE, PE, 
Deputy Secretary for
Highway Administration

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 15-886. Filed for public inspection May 8, 2015, 9:00 a.m.]


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