ST9602-SY 971231 (2) DENTON TAP ROAD AT BETHEL 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 THE 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 '3
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
IH. POTENTIAL SO~2IAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
OF TIFF. 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 9
M. Air Quality Assessment 9
N. Noise Assessment 10
0. Hazardous Waste/Substance 11
P. Items of Special Nature I 1
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 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
Govemments (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 Denton Tap Road and Bethel Road in the City of Coppell, Dallas County, 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 104.68 meters
(348.93 feet) along Denton Tap Road at Bethel Road between centerline stations 9+892.85 and
9+997.53. 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 the Proposed Project
Denton Tap Road is a North-South six-lane divided roadway which intersects with Bethel Road.
Bethel Road, east of the intersection is a four lane divided roadway and west of the intersection is
a two-lane undivided roadway. North, South and Westbound traffic have exclusive lef~ mm
lanes at this intersection. The proposed improvement is to add a 3.30 meter (11.0 feet) wide
southbound right mm lane on Denton Tap Road. The total length required for the right turn lane
will be 90.0 meters (300.0 feet) which includes a 45.0 meter (150.0 feet) transition length and
45.0 meters (150.0 feet) of storage length. The existing posted speed at the intersection is 56.0
km/hr (35.0 mph) and the proposed design speed is 60.0 km/hr (37.5 mph).
Providing a right turn lane only for the right mining movement of southbound traffic on Denton
Tap Road will facilitate efficient through lane movements through the intersection by reducing
blockage caused by vehicles waiting to make a right ram. The improvements will require
additional right-of-way. Utilities will be modified to accommodate the proposed improvements.
Even though the proposed improvements do not increase the capacity of the intersection, the
signal operation will be modified to account for the proposed improvements to facilitate efficient
traffic flow. 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-W~iy Requirements and Utility Adjustments
The proposed improvements will result in the addition of a lane widening of the pavement,
which requires additional right-of-way (ROW). No changes from the existing horizontal and
vertical roadway alignment are proposed. The existing ROW width of Denton Tap Road is
approximately 30.48 meters (101 .60 feet), and an additional ROW width of 3.90 meters (13.0
feet) will be required to widen the roadway. There is no control of access, and none is proposed.
One property owner will be affected by the proposed intersection improvement. Approximately
0.0265 hectares (0.065 acres) of land will be acquired for the improvement of the intersection.
No major utility relocations are anticipated for this project. Miscellaneous utility adjustments
which include signal pole and drainage inlets, will be required to accommodate the proposed
improvements. All utility relocation and adjuslments 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%) ~mds for the construction and
implementation of the proposed improvements. Federal ~mding 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
4061.000. Dallas County and the City of Coppell have agreed to a conceptual plan for this
improvement. There is no anticipated cost for environmental mitigation. There will be no
impact on any existing landscaping futures at the intersection.
Based on the Schematic Design, the following table summarizes the cost estimate for the project.
DESCRIPTION COST
FEDERAL LOCAL
Right-of-Way $5,760.00 $1,440.00
Utility Adjustments $2,400.00 $600.00
Construction $37,912.80 $9,478.20
TOTAL $46,072.80 $11,518.20
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The total project cost is $57,591.00 including Construction, Right-of-Way, and Utility
relocations. The utility relocation will be part of this cost if the existing utility is located in the
proposed fight-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
Demon Tap Road at Bethel School Road serves traffic in the City of Coppell. Denton Tap Road
is a North-South six-lane divided roadway which intersects with Bethel School Road. Bethel
School Road, east of the intersection is a four lane divided roadway and west of the intersection
is a two-lane undivided roadway. North, South, and Westbound traffic have exclusive left mm
lanes at this intersection. Within the project limits, the existing southbound Denton Tap Road has
an overall pavement width of 27.5 meters (91.66 feet). This overall width accommodates six (6)
3.3 meter (11.0 feet) through lanes, and one (1) 3.0 meter (10 feet) exclusive left turn lane.
Portions of the intersection are paved with brick pavers. Barrier free ramps and cross-walks are
provided at all comers of the intersection.
B. Surrounding Terrain and Land Use
The project is located in a residential / light industrial area. The land adjacent to the project is
undeveloped. The topography at the project location is generally fiat.
The natural vegetation alongside the facility consists of a few trees, with a mixture of grasses.
The soil types in this terrain is #79 Wilson Clay Loam. These types of soil have moderate to
slow permeability and have moderate susceptibility to erosion.
There will be no trees removed for the construction of the right turning lane.
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 Denton Tap Road and Bethel School Road were conducted at the
intersection for AM and PM peak hour.
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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
Noahbound 585 2127 28 73 29,000
Denton Tap Westbound Westbound
Southbound 2506 609 235 104 30,000
Denton Tap Westbound Westbound
Eastbound Bethel 68 189 68 189 4,000
School Southbound Northbound Southbound Northbound
Westbound 72 28 72 28 1,250
Bethel School Sohthbound Northbound Southbound Northbound
The traffic counts were collected by Metrocount, located at 3800 Beaumont Lane, PIano, Texas
75023. The counts were collected on August 29, 1996.
D. Other Alternatives
Denton Tap Road is an arterial collector that serves traffic in the City of Coppell. The objective
of the project is to mitigate traffic congestion and improve air quality. The "other alternative"
that can be considered for this project is the "no-build" alternative.
"No-Build" Alternative:
Due to development and growth in the area there is increased traffic through Denton Tap 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 increase delay
experienced by motorists. The proposed project will implement the latest design and safety
standards. Therefore, the "no-build" 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 from the improved operations of the
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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.
I11. 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 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 documenis.
During the construction phase, there may be a short-ten economic gain for the area due to new
employment oppommities. 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.
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 completion of this project. Detour
of traffic is not necessary for this project.
D. Community Cohesion
Community cohesion and neighborhood character will be unchanged by this 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(t') Properties
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(t)
statement will not be required.
F. Lakes, Rivers and Streams
Dallas County and City of Coppell participates in the National Flood Insurance Program.
Grapevine Creek crosses Denton Tap Road North of this intersection. However, this intersection
improvement project will not affect the status of the National Flood Insurance Program, and
there are no additional need for floodway or floodplain ordinance amendments. Coordination
with FEMA 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 charmelization 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.
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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 sottrees.
Because this project will not disturb more than 2.0 hectares (5.0 acres) of land, TxDOT will be
categorically exempt ~'om 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 control water pollution during
construction. The amount of disturbed earth will be limited so that 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. Pei-manent 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 CLISGS) 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. We do not anticipate the removal of any trees on this project. There will be no
impacts of fish or wildlife. No impacts on threatened or endangered species are anticipated.
However, it should be noted that Dallas County is within the distribution patterns of some
federally listed and endangered species. This include the Whooping Crane, Bald Eagle, Interior
Least Tem, American Peregrine Falcon, Arctic Peregrine Falcon, Black-capped Vireo, Texas
Homed 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
Research by the Texas Archeological Research Laboratory (Appendix C) has determined that
there is an archeological site, designated 41 DL309, located 0. 1 km (0.06 miles) northwest of the
intersection of Denton Tap Road and Bethel Road. This site is prehistoric lithie scatter with
broken cobbles and one unstemmed biface. A review of the National Register of Historical
Places and ground reconnaissance indicate that there are no other sites of historic significance.
There are no structures of historic significance within or near the
proposed ROW that will be affected by the proposed improvements.
In the unlikely event that archaeological deposits are encountered during construction, work in
the immediate area will cease and TxDOT Archaeological 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 ~ 997)
The project study area is located within the Metropolitan Planning Area Boundary. Four
counties (Collin, 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
Pollutanti :; ~!i~ ~ !i!!~i~!! i ',tanda~i
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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 ~g/m3
Particulates (PM10) Primary and Secondary
Twenty-Four Hour:** 150 ~Lg/m3
Pdmary and Secondary
Carbon Monoxide (CO) One Hour* 35 pprn
Eight Hour* 9 ppm
One Hour*** 0.12 ppm
Ozone (O~)
Annual Arithmetic Mean 0.053 ppm
Nitrocjen Dioxide (NOz)
Three Month Arithmetic Mean 1.5 !~g/m3
Lead (Pb)
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* 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).
~.g/m3 Micrograms of pollutant per cubic meter of air.
N. Noise Assessment
The land on all four comers aroUnd the project site is vacant.
This project is not a new location, does not substantially alter either the horizontal or verticcal
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.
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 Materials
(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
Database search and a field surveillance of the project site did not reveal any existing evidence of
hazardous materials within the project limits. No visual evidence of possible hazardous
substances or contamination, such as surface stain, stressed vegetation, were observed within the
project limits. If hazardous materials are encountered within the project limits during
right-of-way, acquisition or 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 matedais will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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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
DENTON TAP RD. AT BETHEL SCHOOL RD.
DALLAS COUNTY
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A ustln. Teecu 78712-1100. (5 12) 471-5960. FAX (512) 471-5973
November 21, 1996
NIt. Roy Chelagiri
The Oyeka. n Group USA, Inc.
1825 Market Center Boulevard, Suite 350
Dallas, Texas 75207
Re: City of Coppell CNL~Q. Intersection Improvement Projects
Dear Mr. Chelagiri:
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
archeological or historical sites within its boundaries.
Our research has determined that in the vicinity of the four project intersections,
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 March 1990 by Paul and Jan Lorraine of the Dallas Mcheological Society.
It is a prehistoric lithic scatter with broken cobbles and one unstemmed biface. No
temporally-diagnostic artifacts were reported. The site has been heavily impacted by
ground leveling and the recorders made no recommendations regarding it. No sites
within the delineated intersections are listed in the National Register of Historic
Maces 1993 update or as State Mcheological Landmarks. Also, next time you send in a
file search request, it would expedite the work if you would please include a 7.5' USGS
quad section ~th the site locations on it, rather than just 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 anTarea not yet
explored for sites or that the sites may be subsurface in nature.
The Department of Antiquities Protection at the Texas Historical Commission (512-463-
6098 or 46]-6096) handles 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 NORTH FROM THE CENTER OF DENTON TAP AND BETHEL ROAD
LOOKING WEST FROM THE CENTER OF DENTON TAP AND BETHEL 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. Roy Chelagiri, E.I.T. Finn: The Oyekan Group USA, Inc.
1825 Market Center Boulevard, Suite 350
Dallas, Texas 75207
3. Reshrna Chandnani Finn: The Oyekan Group USA, Inc.
1825 Market Center Boulevard, Suite 350
Dallas, Texas 75207
4. Scott Young, P.E. Firm: USA Professional Services Group, Inc..
8700 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 400
Dallas, Texas 75247