ST9602-SY 971231MACARTHUR BOULEVARD AT BELTLINE ROAD
DALLAS COUNTY
CSJ: 0918-45-321
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
AND
TEXAS DEPARTMAENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DECEMBER, 1997
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
I. DESCRIPTION OF TBF,, PROPOSED ACTION
A. Project Limits 1
B. Description of Proposal 1
C. Right-of-Way Requirements and Utility Adjustments 2
D. Alignments 2
E. Project Cost Estimate 2
II. DISCUSSION OF PROJECT JUSTIFICATION
A. Existing Facility ~
B. Surrounding Terrain and Land Use 3
C. Traffic Projections 4
D. Other Alternatives 4
E. Single Occupancy Vehicle Justification 5
F. Local Government Support 5
III. POTENTIAL SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
OF ~ PROPOSED ACTION
A. Regional and Community Growth 5
B. Economic Impacts 5
C. Public Facilities and Services 6
D. Community Cohesion 6
E. Impact on 4(f) Properties 6
F. Lakes, Rivers, and Streams 6 -
G. Jurisdictional Waters 7
H. Water Quality 7
I. Threatened/Endangered Species and Wildlife Habitat 8
J. Historical and Archaeological Sites 8
K. Aesthetic Considerations 8
L. Prime, Unique and Special Farmland Impacts 8
M. Air Quality Assessment 9
N. Noise Assessment 9
O. Hazardous Waste/Substance 10
P. Items of Special Nature 11
IV. DETERMINATION OF ASSESSMENT
V. APPENDICES
A. Project Location Map
B. Existing and Proposed Intersection Layout
C. Letters from Archeological Research Laboratory
D. Site Photographs
I. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ACTION
The proposed action is consistent with the area's financially constrained Metropolitan
Transportation Plan known as Mobility 2020 as adopted by the North Central Texas Council of
Governments (NCTCOG), the metropolitan planning organization for the Dallas-Fort Worth
region, on December 19, 1996. Mobility 2020 was determined to meet all requirements for
conformity under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 on March 28, 1997. The proposed
action is listed in the 1998 Transportation Improvement Program as adopted by NCTCOG on
April 10, 1997, which was determined to meet all requirements for conformity under the Clean
Air Act Amendments of 1990 on September 4, 1997. (November 1997)
A. Project Limits
The proposed project discussed in this environmental assessment is an intersection improvement
at MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline Road in the City of Coppell, Dallas Co.unty, Texas. This
project is a part of the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program. The
improvements are proposed to meet the air quality goals as identified in the State Implementation
Plan (SIP) aimed at reducing mobile source emissions. The project limits encompass
approximately 111.03 meters (370.1 feet) along MacArthur Boulevard at Beltline Road, between
centerline stations 9+870.47 and 9+981.50. The study limits and project limits of this
environmental assessment are congruent. A project location map showing the site location is
provided as Appendix A of this report.
B. Description of Proposal
Within project limits MacArthur Boulevard is a North-South four lane divided roadway. At it's
intersection with the five lane divided Beltline Road an exclusive left mm lane provides
Southbound to Eastbound movement. The proposed improvements will add a 3.0 m (10.0 feet)
exclusive left mm lane to the north leg of MacArthur Boulevard at the intersection. The existing
median width will be reduced to accommodate the left turn lane. The total length of lane
required is 105.0 m (350.0 feet), which includes 50.0 m (166.6 feet) of transition length and
55.0m (183.3 feet) of storage length. The existing posted speed for this location is 56.0 km/hr
(35.0 mph) and the proposed design speed is 60.0 km/hr (37.5 mph).
Providing an additional left mm lane on MacArthur Boulevard for the southbound traffic will
increase the left mm storage length, thus reducing blockage caused by vehicles waiting to make a
left turn. The signal operations at the intersection will be modified to incorporate the proposed
left turn lane. The proposed improvements will not increase the capacity of the intersection;
however, the intersection efficiency will be enhanced by providing efficient traffic flow. New
batTier free ramps will be provided at the remaining southwest comer of the intersection. The
proposed improvements will not require additional right-of-way. Utilities will be adjusted to
accommodate the proposed improvements. Appendix B shows the layout of the existing
intersection with the proposed improvements.
The design schematic encompassing the proposed improvements described above has been
prepared by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and is available for inspection in
the Dallas District Office, 9700 East R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75228.
C. Right-of-Way Requirements and Utility Adjustments
The proposed improvements will result in the addition of a lane with widening occurring along
the inside median. Therefore, no additional right-of-way (ROW) is required. No changes from
the existing horizontal and vertical roadway alignment are proposed. There is no control of
access, and none is proposed. No property owners will be affected by the proposed
improvements and no land will be acquired for the improvements.
The railroad crossing located on the north leg of the intersection will need to be widened to
incorporate the proposed improvements. The crossing arms of the railroad crossing and the
auxiliary safety equipment will need to be relocated. No other major utility adjustment is
anticipated. It is to be noted that a major petroleum line and fiber optic cable are present in close
proximity of the proposed project limits. All utility relocation and adjustments will be
coordinated with the City of Coppell Public Works Department and all other appropriate utility
entities.
D. Alignments
As previously stated, the existing horizontal and vertical alignments of the two roads will be
preserved. There will be no alignment changes due to the proposed improvements.
E. Project Cost Estimate
This project will use federal (80%) and local (20%) funds for the construction and
implementation of the proposed improvements. Federal funding from the Intermodal Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ)
Improvement Program, Category 5, will be used to implement this project. This project is listed
in the approved 1998 Transportation Implementation Plan (TIP) under NCTCOG Project Code
4065.000. Dallas County and the City of Coppell have agreed to a conceptual plan for this
improvement.
Landscape replacement cost is not included in the construction cost.
There is no anticipated cost for environmental mitigation.
Based on Schematic Design, the following table summarizes the cost estimate for the project:
DESCRIPTION COST
FEDERAL LOCAL
Right-of-Way $0.00 $0.00
Utility Adjustments $2,000.00 $500.00
Construction $80,125.56 $20,031.39
TOTAL $82,125.56 $20,531.39
The total project cost is $102,656.95 including Construction, Right-of-Way, and Utility
Relocations. The utility relocation will be a part of this cost if the existing utility is located in the
right-of-way limits and is considered a utility easement; otherwise, the utility relocation costs
will be funded by the utility agency.
II. DISCUSSION OF PROJECT JUSTIFICATION
A. Existing Facility
MacArthur Boulevard is a north-south arterial collector road serving the City of Coppell. At it's
intersection with Beltline Road, MacArthur is a four-lane divided roadway with a ROW width of
33.53 meters (111.77 feet). In the northbound approach to the intersection, MacArthur has two
3.30 m (11.0 feet) lanes and an exclusive left turn lane 3.0 m (10.0 feet) wide. In the southbound
approach to the intersection there are two 3.30 m (11.0 feet) through lanes. The innermost left
lane in the southbound direction is regulated by signal phasing during the period of 6 a.m. to 9
a.m. to function as a shared through and left turn lane. The north leg of the intersection on
MacArthur Boulevard is crossed by railroad tracks. The intersection is paved with architectural
concrete pavers.
B. Surrounding Terrain and Land Use
The project is located in a residential/light industrial area. The land use adjacent to the
intersection is developed. The southeast quadrant of the intersection houses a gas station. The
northeast and southwest quadrants have business establishments. The northwest comer is
undeveloped.
The natural vegetation alongside the facility mainly consists of a few trees and a mixture of
grasses. The topography of the project location is gently sloping. The soil types in this terrain
are a mixture of soils from the #72 Trinity clay (occasionally flooded) series. These types of soil
are considered to have slow permeability and a low susceptibility to erosion.
There will be nine trees removed from the median for the construction of the left turning lane.
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It is not anticipated that this project will significantly change the land usage as it now exists or as
planned for future development. This project is consistent with local planning efforts.
C. Traffic Projections
Hourly traffic counts for MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline Road were conducted at the
intersection for AM and PM peak hours. The results of the traffic count are summarized in the
following table:
Peak Hourly Traffic Peak Hour Turning ADT
ROAD A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. Design Year
(VPH) (VPH) (VPH) (VPH) 2010
Northbound MacArthur ' 327 1167 512 485 24,400
Eastbound Westbound
Southbound MacArthur 946 400 815 155 22,200
Eastbound Eastbound
Eastbound Beltline Road 836 269 312 126 16,500
Southbound Southbound
Westbound Beltline Road 219 428 160 356 25,700
Southbound Southbound
The addition of southbound left mm lane on MacArthur Boulevard, will decrease congestion and
improve mobility and safety within the project limits. The air quality will improve with
decreased traffic congestion.
The traffic counts were collected by Metrocount, located at 3800 Beaumont Lane, Plano, Texas
75023. The counts were collected on August 27, 1996.
D. Other Alternatives
Beltline Road and MacArthur Boulevard are arterial collectors that serve traffic in the City of
Coppell. The objective of the project is to mitigate traffic congestion and to improve air quality.
The "other altomative" that can be considered for this project is the "No-Build" alternative.
"No-Build" Alternative:
Due to developments and growth in the area there is increased traffic through MacArthur
Boulevard and Beltline Road. The objective of this project is to mitigate traffic congestion and
enhance air quality by improving traffic operations at the intersection by providing efficient
access for existing and future traffic to various land use activities. A "No-Build" option would
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increase delay experienced by motorists. The proposed project will implement the latest design
and safety standards. Therefore, the "no-bnild" alternative is not recommended for this project.
E. Single Occupancy Vehicle Justification
This project does not add capacity (through lanes) in a transportation Management Area (TMA)
designated as nonattainment for ozone. Therefore, an SOV analysis is not required for
justification.
F. Local Government Support
The proposed intersection improvements will be beneficial to the City of Coppell and Dallas
County. Residents and businesses alike will benefit fxom the improved operations of the
intersection. The Texas Transportation Commission adopted Minute Order No. 102542 in May
1994. This Minute Order authorized the construction of the proposed project. Dallas County has
concurred with the proposed improvements and has committed their 20% share of the project
cost to implement this intersection improvement.
III. POTENTIAL SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE
PROPOSED ACTION
A. Regional and Community Growth
Regional and community growth in the vicinity of the project is not expected to increase
substantially. Land use is not expected to change. Improvement to the intersection iS not
expected to have a major effect on the land use, the rate of growth, adjacent property values, or
the local tax base. According to North Texas Council of Governments 1996 population
estimates, Dallas County has a population of 1,949,500 and an annual population growth of
0.89%.
B. Economic Impacts
No residences or businesses will be displaced, therefore, no adverse relocation effects are
anticipated. Everything possible will be done to minimize inconveniences to motorists using the
roadway during the construction phase. Businesses may be inconvenienced and will suffer
slightly during the construction phase of this project. This situation is of a temporary nature and
would last only through the construction period. Provisions to enter the facilities adjacent to the
intersection will be included in the construction plans and the construction phasing documents.
During the construction phase, there may be a short-term economic gain for the area due to new
employment opportunities. Long-term benefits will accrue to road users who will benefit
economically from the design improvements which will reduce vehicle operating costs and
improve safety.
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C. Public Facilities and Services
The proposed improvements will provide increased access to this portion of Dallas County for
the various religious, educational, medical and recreational facilities in the area. Emergency
public services will have a safer, more efficient facility to use in the performance of their various
duties.
The adjustment and relocation of public utilities will be managed to avoid significant
interruptions while the adjustments are being made. Fire protection and other emergency
services will be improved due to the ease of travel afforded by the completion of this project.
Demur of traffic is not anticipated for this project.
D. Community Cohesion
Community cohesion and neighborhood character will be unchanged by thi.s project, as will
access and community circulation patterns. There will be no adverse impacts on minority or
other specific groups. The proposed project will not affect, separate, or isolate any distinct
neighborhoods, ethnic groups, or other specific groups. No displacements or relocations will be
caused by this project.
E. Impacts on 4(f) Proper-ties
No 4(f) lands are located along this project. The proposed project will neither require the use of
nor substantially impair the purposes of any publicly owned land from a public park, recreational
area, wildlife and waterfowl refuge lands or historical sites of national, state or local significance
as determined by the federal, state or local officials having jurisdiction thereof. Therefore, a 4(f')
statement will not be required.
F. Lakes, Rivers and Streams
Dallas County and City of Coppell participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. There
are no flood plains within the project area. There will be no effect on the status of the National
Flood Insurance Program and there is no additional need for floodway or floodplain ordinance
amendments. Coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency will not be
required.
The project will not cause major modification of water bodies, or the impoundment of waters.
There are no jurisdictional wetlands associated with the project. No channelization will be
required for this project. Therefore, coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE)
will not be required for this project.
There are no navigable waterways within the study limits, therefore clearance under Section 10
of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 will not be required.
G. Jurisdictional Waters
There will be no major impact to water quality, and public water supply will not be affected. The
project will not cause a major modification of water bodies, or the impoundment of waters.
There are no jurisdictional wetlands associated with the project.
The project does not cross waters of the United States, regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (COE) under authority of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act; Therefore neither
permitting nor coordination with COE should be required. However, if during detailed plan
preparation the proposed design fails to meet the criteria mentioned above the appropriate permit
would be requested.
H. Water Quality
There will be no major impact to water quality, and public water supply will not be affected. The
project does not impact any present, proposed, or potential public water supply sources.
Because this project will not disturb more than 2.0 hectares (5.0 acres) of land, TxDOT will be
categorically exempt from requirements to comply with the EPA National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System General Permit for Industrial Activity. However, soil erosion and
sedimentation will be controlled through construction of erosion control measures, as needed.
Temporary and permanent erosion control measures will be implemented as required, in order to
assure economical and effective control both during and after construction of the project.
Ground-cover vegetation will be restored or established to blend in with adjoining vegetation and
to resist erosion of roadside surfaces.
The project engineer will ensure that appropriate steps are taken to contwl water pollution during
construction. The amount of disturbed earth will be limited so that the potential for excessive
erosion is minimized and sedimentation outside of the right-of-way is avoided. Existing
vegetation will be preserved wherever possible. Temporary erosion and sedimentation control
measures such as silt fences, rock berms, sedimentation basins, and/or soil retention blankets will
be implemented as needed prior to the initiation of construction. Permanent soil erosion features
will be constructed as soon as feasible during the early stages of the contract through proper
sodding and/or seeding techniques. Disturbed areas will be restored and stabilized as soon as the
construction schedule permits, and temporary sodding will be considered where large areas of
disturbed ground will be left bare for a considerable length of time.
The contractor will take appropriate measures to prevent, minimize and control spillage of
hazardous materials in the construction staging area all materials being removed or disposed of
by the contractor will be done in accordance with applicable state and federal laws so as not to
degrade ambient water quality. All of these measures will be specified under appropriate
sections of the construction plans, and contract specifications for this project.
I. Threatened/Endangered Species and Wildlife Habitat
The proposed project site is shown on the United States Geological Survey CUSGS) 7.5 minute
topographic map, dated 1959 and revised photo date of 1981, (Appendix A) for Carrollton,
Texas. No significant natural plant communities or native prairie remnants will be impacted by
this project. Removal of any trees is not anticipated on this project.
There will be no impacts to fish or wildlife. No impacts on threatened or endangered species are
anticipated. However, it should be noted that Dallas County is within the distribution panems of
some federally listed and endangered species. These include the Whooping Crane, Bald Eagle,
Interior Least Tern, American Peregrine Falcon, Arctic Peregrine Falcon, Black-capped Vireo,
Texas Horned Lizard, Plains Spotted Skunk and White Tailed Hawk, which are federally listed
threatened or endangered species.
A visit to the project site revealed that the project area is urbanized. There are no indications of
any potential habitat for the above mentioned threatened or endangered species within the limits
of the proposed project or in the surrounding area. Surveillance of the project site indicated that
there is no vegetation of the appropriate structure or composition to support any of the
endangered species under existing conditions.
J. Historical and Archaeological Sites
Ground reconnaissance in addition to a letter from Texas Archeological Research Laboratory
(Appendix C) indicates that there are no sites of historic significance. There are no structures of
national or historic significance within or near the proposed ROW that will be affected by the
proposed improvements.
In the unlikely event that archeological deposits are encountered during construction, work in the
immediate area will cease and TxDOT Archeological staff will be contacted to initiate accidental
discovery procedures under the provisions of the Programmatic agreement between, TxDOT,
THC, FHWA, and the advisory Council on Historic Preservation; and the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between TxDOT and the Texas Historical Commission (THC).
K. Aesthetic Considerations
As directed for all federally assisted projects (where cost effective and practicable) regionally
native plants will be used for landscaping. Moreover, construction practices that minimize
adverse effects to existing vegetation will be promoted. No alignment shift or change will occur
on this project.
L. Prime, Unique, and Special Farmland Impacts
No additional right-of-way is required for this project. There are no cultivated areas within the
project area. The project is located within a fully developed urbanized area. The project area is
not considered as prime and unique farmlands, and coordination with the U.S. Department of
Agriculture and Natural Resource Conservation Service is not required.
M. Air Quality Assessment
The proposed action is consistent with the area's financially constrained Metropolitan
Transportation Plan known as Mobility 2020 as adopted by the North Central Texas Council of
Governments (NCTCOG), the metropolitan planning organization for the Dallas-Fort Worth
region, on December 19, 1996. Mobility 2020 was determined to meet all requirements for
conformity under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 on March 28, 1997. The proposed
action is listed in the 1998 Transportation Improvement Program as adopted by NCTCOG on
April 10, 1997, which was determined to meet all requirements for conformity under the Clean
Air Act Amendments of 1990 on September 4, 1997. (November 1997)
The project study area is located within the Metropolitan Planning Area Boundary. Four counties
(Coilin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant) within this boundary are in attainment for all National
Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) criteria pollutants except ozone, for which the
counties are designated as in "moderate" non-attainment.
Several Transportation Control Measures (TCM) are proposed for the area. Among these are
intersection and signalization improvements, HOV lanes, park-and-ride lots, bicycle/pedestrian
facilities, and commuter rail.
Because this project does not involve the addition of through lanes, it will not adversely impact
carbon monoxide (CO) levels; therefore, carbon monoxide concentrations were not modeled. The
construction, maintenance, and operation of this facility will be consistent with the State
Implementation Plan as prepared by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
(TNRCC).
National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Pollutant Averaging Time National
Standards
Annual Arithmetic Mean 0.03 ppm
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
Twenty-Four Hour* 0.14 ppm
Three-Hour* Secondary 0.50 ppm
Annual Arithmetic Mean: 50 i~g/m3
Particulates (PM10) Primary and Secondary
Twenty-Four Hour:** 150 i~g/m3
Primary and Secondary
Carbon Monoxide (CO) One Hour* 35 ppm
Eight Hour* 9 ppm
One Hour*** 0.12 ppm
Ozone (O~)
Annual Arithmetic Mean 0.053 ppm
Nitrogen Dioxide (NOt)
Three Month Arithmetic Mean 1.5 i~g/m~
Lead (Pb)
* Not to be exceeded more than once per year.
** Statistically estimated number of days with exceedances, not to be more than once per
year.
*** Not more than one expected exceedance per year on a three year average.
ppm Parts of pollutant per million parts of air (by volume at 25°C).
i~g/m3 Micrograms of pollutant per cubic meter of air.
N. Noise Assessment
The land use around the intersection consist of one gas station on the Southeast comer, a fast
food restaurant is located on the Southwest Comer, a strip center is located on the Northeast
comer and the Northwest comer is vacant.
This project is not a new location, does not substantially alter either the horizontal or vertical
alignment, and does not increase the number of through-traffic lanes; therefore, a traffic noise
analysis is not required by Federal Highway Administration Regulation 23 CFR 772 or TxDOT's
1996 guidelines for Analysis and Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise.
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O. Hazardous Waste/Substance
Pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
(CERCLA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), a preliminary
investigation was conducted to identify sites within and immediately adjacent to the project area
which may be "at risk" of environmental contamination by hazardous wastes or substances. The
preliminary investigation consisted of a review of American Society for Testing and Matedais
(ASTM) compliant and federal and state environmental databases; the performance of a site visit;
completion of a transaction screen questionnaire and detailed checklists; and a review of
additional information at the TNRCC office. The following databases were researched:
. EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Information Systems (RCRIS) database - 1.0 mile
· EPA Comprehensive Environment Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
and Information System (CERCLIS) database - 0.5 miles
· EPA Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS) database - 0.25 miles
· TNRCC Municipal Solid Waste Registration and Permit (SWR) database
· TNRCC Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank Sites (LPST) database - 0.25 miles
· TNRCC Petroleum Storage Tank Sites (PST) database - 0.25 miles
· TNRCC Superfund database - 1.0 mile
There is one existing property in the immediate vicinity of the project possessing land use that
could be characterized as a potential hazardous materials site. There is a gasoline station located
at the southeast comer of the intersection at 1301 E. Beltline Road (Mobil Oil Corp.). Database
search did not reveal any violations or leaks reported to the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (US EPA) and/or Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC).
The database search identified no other facilities within the project limits or in the surrounding
area that is in violation investigation by United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
TNRCC or any agency with jurisdiction. Should hazardous materials be encountered within the
project limits during construction, TxDOT Dallas District Hazardous Materials Section will be
notified and steps will be taken to protect personnel and the environment. The removal and
disposal of hazardous materials will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
P. Items of Special Nature
There are no items of special nature or interest such as navigation or airway-highway clearances,
special permits or agreements involved with this project.
IV. DETERMINATION OF ASSESSMENT
The assessments of potential social, economic, and environmental impacts of this construction
project clearly indicate that no adverse effect is expected. Therefore, the project qualifies under
the criteria as a Programmatic Categorical Exclusion.
APPENDIX A
PROJECT LOCATION MAP
~ MACARTHUR BLVD. AT BELTLINE RD.
DALLAS COUNTY
scaxg: S.T.S. CSJ No. 0918 - 45 - 321 "
7.5 MINUTE TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
NW/4 CARROLLTON 15' QUADRANGLE
1959
PHOTO REVISED 1981
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November 21, 1996
Mr. Koy Che]agiri
The Oyeka.n Group USA, inc.
1825 Mazke[ Center Boulevazd, Suite 350
Dalla_s, Te.×?d 7520?
Ke: City of Coppeli C~L~.CL intersection Improvement Projects
Dear Mr. Chela~iri:
This letter is in response to a file search request received at this office on 07
November 1996 concerning the above-referenced project and possible location of
Lrcheological or historical sites within its boundaries.
Our research has determined that in the vicinity of the four project interseciions,
only one archeological site has been recorded. This site, 41DL309 is located .1
kilometer northwest of the Denton Tap at Bethel Road intersection. This site was
recorded in l'.-iazch 1990 by Paul and Jan Lorraine of the Dallas Archeological Society.
it is a prehistoric lithic scatter with broken cobbles and one unstemmed biface. No
temporally-diagnostic arti[acts were reported. The site has been heavily impacted by
ground ievelinE ~%nd the recorders made no recommendations reBazding it. No sites
within the delineated intersections are listed in the National Register o[ Historic
Piaces 1993 update or as State Archeo[ogical Landmarks. Also, next time you send in a
f'He search request, it ~vould expedite the work if you would please include a 7.5' USGS
quad section with the site locations on it, rather than jus. t your project maps.
Although only one site has been recorded in the vicinity of the proposed intersection
improvement projects, this does not mean other sites are not present. The dearth of
prehistoric and historic remains may indicate that your project is in an'area not yet
explored for sites or that the sites may be subsurface in nature.
The Department of Antiquities Protection at the Texas Historical Commission (5 12-463-
6098 or 463-6096) h~dles regulatory and permitting details, provides comments and
makes decisions regarding archeological work.
I hope this response adequately fulfills your request for information. If you have
any questions, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Research Associate
Enclosure
LOOKING NORTHVv'EST A,T INTERSECTION OF MACARTHU~R BOULEVARD ANT) BELTLINE ROAD
LOOKING SOUTH AT INTERSECTION OF '~L,\CARTHUR BOULEVARD AND BELTLINE ROAD
LIST OF PREPARES
1. Taiwo A. Oyekan, P.E. Finn: The Oyekan Group USA, Inc.
1825 Market Center Boulevard, Suite 350
Dallas, Texas 75207
2. R. oy Chelagiri, E.I.T. Finn: The Oyekan Group USA, Inc.
1825 Market Center Boulevard, Suite 350
Dallas, Texas 75207
3. Reshma Chandnani Finn: The Oyekan Group USA, Inc.
1825 Market Center Boulevard, Suite 350
Dallas, Texas 75207
4. Scott Young, P.E. Finn: USA Professional Services Group, Inc..
8700 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 400
Dallas, Texas 75247