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Public Hearing May 19, 2016
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Carroll Street
From John Young Parkway to
Michigan Avenue
Project Development and
Environment (PD&E) Study
FDOT Financial Identification Number: 433204-1-28-01
County Professional Services Number: 14-03612-FH
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Purpose of Tonight’s Hearing
Inform you of the study findings;
Discuss the study recommendations; and,
Receive input regarding the location,
conceptual design and potential social,
economic and environmental effects of the
proposed improvement on the community.
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Meeting Components
1. Open House
– View Project Displays
– Speak with project team
2. Presentation
– Describe the study and results
3. Formal Comment Period
– Provide oral statements at the microphone, or
– Provide comments to the court reporter, or
– Provide comments in writing
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Public Hearing
This Public Hearing is being held in accordance with:
Federal-aid Highway Act of 1968, as amended
Title 23 of the United States Code, Section 128
Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1500 through 1508;
Title 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 771;
Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management
Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands of the Constitution of the United States of America.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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Title VI & Title VIII of the United States Civil Rights Acts
This hearing is being held to afford all citizens the right to understand the project and comment on their concerns to the County. This public hearing is being held to comply with the Title VI of the Civil Right Act of 1964 and Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to the County’s compliance with Title VI and/or Title VIII may do so by contacting:
Brooke Stearns
Human Resources / Civil Rights Program Coordinator
Osceola County Board of County Commissioners
1 Courthouse Square, Suite 4700
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
407-742-1200 or TTD 800-955-8771
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Regional Connectivity
– Benefits to US 441
Population & Employment Growth
– Osceola County population is projected to double its 2010 population by 2040
– Osceola County employment is projected to increase similarly, if not more
Plan Consistency
– County Comprehensive Plan
– MetroPlan Orlando Long Range Transportation Plan, Transportation Improvement Program
– State Transportation Improvement Program
Purpose and Need
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Project Overview
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Project Overview
John Young Parkway to Michigan Ave.
– Approximately 1.5 miles
Add Roadway Capacity
– Will also benefit US 441 at Carroll Street
Add Sidewalks
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No-Build
Alternative 1
– 4-Lane Divided (92.5’ ROW)
• Widen to the north
• Widen to the south
Alternative 2
– 5-Lane (84’ ROW)
• Widen to the north
• Widen to the south
Alternatives
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Roadway Concepts
Alternative 1
Alternative 2
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No-Build Alternative
Advantages
No environmental
degradation or disruption of
natural resources
No additional noise impacts
No additional right-of-way
required
No funding spent on project
beyond this study
Disadvantages
No relief to the increasing
traffic demands in the area
Does not address the
study’s purpose and need
No new pedestrian
accommodations
Inconsistent with County
Comprehensive Plan
Inconsistent with the
MetroPlan Orlando plan
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Alternatives 1 and 2
Advantages
Provides relief to the
increasing traffic demands in
the area
Addresses the study’s
purpose and need
Provides new pedestrian
accommodations
Consistent with County
Comprehensive Plan
Consistent with the
MetroPlan Orlando plan
Disadvantages
Some environmental
degradation or disruption of
natural resources
Some changes in access to
adjacent properties
Some additional noise
impacts
Additional right-of-way
required
Cost of the project
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Alternatives 1 and 2 ComparisonPD&EConsiderations
Alternative 1 – 4 Lane Divided Alternative 2 – 5 Lane
North South North South
Potential ROW Acquisitions 47 33 47 33
Potential Contamination Parcels(Low + Medium + High Risk = Total)
3 + 0 + 2 = 5 8 + 1 + 3 = 12 3 + 0 + 2 = 5 8 + 1 + 3 = 12
Potential Relocations (Business + Residential = Total)
3 + 24 = 27 7 + 12 = 19 3 + 23 = 26 7 + 11 = 18
Wildlife & HabitatNo adverse
effectNo adverse
effectNo adverse
effectNo adverse
effect
Wetland & Surface Water Impacts (acres)
0.24 0.00 0.17 0.00
Floodplains None None None None
Cultural Resources Impact None None None None
Construction Cost $6,720,000 $6,720,000 $6,240,000 $6,240,000
ROW Cost $16,875,000 $17,975,000 $13,675,000 $16,175,000
Total Project Cost $23,595,000 $24,695,000 $19,915,000 $22,415,000
Right In/Right Out Intersections 6 6 1 1
Right In/Right Out Driveways 33 40 16 16
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Alternatives 1 and 2 ComparisonPD&EConsiderations
Alternative 1 – 4 Lane Divided Alternative 2 – 5 Lane
North South North South
Potential ROW Acquisitions 47 33 47 33
Potential Contamination Parcels(Low + Medium + High Risk = Total)
3 + 0 + 2 = 5 8 + 1 + 3 = 12 3 + 0 + 2 = 5 8 + 1 + 3 = 12
Potential Relocations (Business + Residential = Total)
3 + 24 = 27 7 + 12 = 19 3 + 23 = 26 7 + 11 = 18
Wildlife & HabitatNo adverse
effectNo adverse
effectNo adverse
effectNo adverse
effect
Wetland & Surface Water Impacts (acres)
0.24 0.00 0.17 0.00
Floodplains None None None None
Cultural Resources Impact None None None None
Construction Cost $6,720,000 $6,720,000 $6,240,000 $6,240,000
ROW Cost $16,875,000 $17,975,000 $13,675,000 $16,175,000
Total Project Cost $23,595,000 $24,695,000 $19,915,000 $22,415,000
Right In/Right Out Intersections 6 6 1 1
Right In/Right Out Driveways 33 40 16 16
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RecommendationPD&EConsiderations
Alternative 1 – 4 Lane Divided Alternative 2 – 5 Lane
North South North South
Potential ROW Acquisitions 47 33 47 33
Potential Contamination Parcels(Low + Medium + High Risk = Total)
3 + 0 + 2 = 5 8 + 1 + 3 = 12 3 + 0 + 2 = 5 8 + 1 + 3 = 12
Potential Relocations (Business + Residential = Total)
3 + 24 = 27 7 + 12 = 19 3 + 23 = 26 7 + 11 = 18
Wildlife & HabitatNo adverse
effectNo adverse
effectNo adverse
effectNo adverse
effect
Wetland & Surface Water Impacts (acres)
0.24 0.00 0.17 0.00
Floodplains None None None None
Cultural Resources Impact None None None None
Construction Cost $6,720,000 $6,720,000 $6,240,000 $6,240,000
ROW Cost $16,875,000 $17,975,000 $13,675,000 $16,175,000
Total Project Cost $23,595,000 $24,695,000 $19,915,000 $22,415,000
Right In/Right Out Intersections 6 6 1 1
Right In/Right Out Driveways 33 40 16 16
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Noise Study Results
Existing conditions range from 42.5 to 72.1
decibels
Projected conditions range from 43.2 decibels
to 73.8 decibels
The five highest noise sites increase ranged
from 0.0 decibels to 5.9 decibels
Noise abatement measures were considered
but found to be unreasonable or not feasible
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Recommended
Alternative
Alternative 2 North
Exhibit Review - West to East
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John Young Pkwy. to E. of Miami Terrace
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Changes to AccessJohn Young Pkwy. to E. of Miami Terrace
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E. of Miami Terrace to E. of Liberty Blvd.
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Potential RelocationsE. of Miami Terrace to E. of Liberty Blvd.
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E. of Liberty Blvd. to E. of Sample St.
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Changes to AccessE. of Liberty Blvd. to E. of Sample St.
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Potential RelocationsE. of Liberty Blvd. to E. of Sample St.
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E. of Sample St. to E. of Old Dixie Hwy.
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Potential RelocationsE. of Sample St. to E. of Old Dixie Hwy.
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E. Of Old Dixie Hwy. to Michigan Ave.
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Changes to AccessE. Of Old Dixie Hwy. to Michigan Ave.
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Right-of-Way Acquisition Process
All right-of-way acquisition will be conducted
in accordance with the federal Uniform Act
If a move is required:
– A relocation expert will contact you
– You may also be eligible for relocation services
and payment
– You can appeal the payment if you are not
satisfied
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We’d Like Your Comments
We are very interested in your comments
regarding this study
Ways to Comment
– Provide oral or written comments tonight
– Take a comment form and mail it back to us by
June 2, 2016 at:
Joedel Zaballero, PE, PTOE
Osceola County Public Works Dept.
1 Courthouse Square, Suite 300
Kissimmee, FL 34741
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Next Steps – Study Schedule
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