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Home My Public Portal About2021-03-31 Presentation v1_FINAL with ScriptWELCOME! Public Information Meeting Virtual Meeting Presentation and Q&A 143rd Street East Extension, IL 59 to IL 126 The meeting will begin momentarily. 1 WELCOME! Public Information Meeting Virtual Meeting Presentation and Q&A 143rd Street East Extension, IL 59 to IL 126 March 31, 2021 • 6 PM Welcome to the “143rd Street Extension, proposed roadway to be located between IL Route 59 to IL Route 126, Public Informational Meeting” On behalf of Mayor Collins and the Village Board, we wish to thank you for attending this meeting. Your questions and comments are very important to us as they help our team best understand this project. My name is Allen Persons and I am the Director of Public Works for the Village of Plainfield. The 143rd Street Extension Project has been identified within the Village of Plainfield’s Transportation plan for many years. The Village Board directed Crawford, Murphy, and Tilly, Inc. (CMT), our consulting engineers, to start a design study for this project in 2005. Since that time the Village Board has authorized several contracts with CMT, at public meetings, advancing the Phase 1 and Phase 2 design work. Today, CMT will provide the presentation and answer questions after the presentation is completed. In an effort to answer all of the questions, we are respectfully requesting that all participants ask questions, or make comments, relevant to this project and the region surrounding this project. We will continue to accept questions and comments after the presentation today until April 14, 2021. Information related to how public comments can be submitted will be provided at the end of the presentation and a link on the Village’s website will also guide individuals wanting to ask questions or make comments. Again, all comments and questions will be accepted through April 14, 2021 and they will become part of the official record that will be submitted to IDOT as part of this project. This meeting will be recorded for viewing in the future as well. 2 Thank you again for participating in the Public Information Meeting. 2 Agenda 1.Introduction 2.Meeting Goals, Format and Resources 3.Project Location, Description, and Process 4.Project Purpose & Need, Benefits and History 5.Schedule, Costs and Funding 6.Roadway and Structure Improvements 7.Drainage 8.Environmental 9.Land Acquisition 10.Q&A Todays presentation will include the meeting goals, format and resources; the project location, description, and the typical roadway project process; the purpose and need for the project, the benefits and history; the schedule, costs and funding; an overview of the roadway, intersection and structure improvements; the drainage studies, impacts and proposed features; environmental studies, impacts and mitigation, and finally, the land acquisition process and schedule. 3 Meeting Goals Broader Goals of the Meeting •Present the approved environmental and engineering studies •Attain public input on the proposed improvements During and After the Meeting •Answering public questions about items that may not be clear •Answering public questions about specific topics or details that weren’t covered in the presentation After the Meeting •Follow-up with answers to questions that could not be answered at the meeting •Accept and review comments regarding the like or dislike of the project or any of its components The goals of the meeting are to present the approved environmental and engineering studies and to attain final public input on the proposed improvements. During and after the meeting, questions are welcome for items that may not be clear or for specific topics or details that weren’t covered. After the meeting, the project study team will follow‐up with answers to questions that couldn’t be answered at the meeting. The village welcomes all comments regarding the like or dislike of the project or any if its components. 4 Meeting Format •What is the format and agenda of today’s meeting? •Presentation for approximately 40 minutes •Project Study Team will answer questions after the presentation •Public information meeting; not a public hearing •How can you ask questions? •During the presentation in the chat bar •After the presentation in the chat bar during Q&A •All questions will be screened by a moderator Unlike previous information meetings, held as in‐person open house format meetings, this meeting is in a virtual format due to the ongoing safety precautions within the Village due to COVID‐19. During the presentation, you may ask questions in the Q&A bar and a moderator will screen and assign questions to appropriate study team members based on the topic. After the presentation, those questions will be answered verbally if enough time is available. Questions can still be posted in the same Q&A bar during the Q&A session. This meeting is not being held in a public hearing format. There will be no court reporter to document public input. 5 Meeting Format •Comments vs. Questions •Questions are meant to clarify issues and be beneficial for the understanding of the project by attendees •If you have comments regarding the like or dislike of the project or its components, please email them to publicworks@goplainfield.com If you have comments regarding the like or dislike of the project or its components, please email them to publicworks@goplainfield.com or mail them to the public works department. This email address will be shown again at the end of the presentation along with a mailing address. It is the same information shown on the postcard and in the newspaper advertisement.. 6 Resources •Website https://plainfield-il.org/pages/publicimprovements •Strip Aerial Maps •Proposed Improvements •Proposed Land Acquisition •Reports and Studies •Final Project Development Report (PDR) •Location Drainage Study (LDS) •Hydraulic Reports for the West Norman Drain and the DuPage River •Presentation •Slides from this Presentation •Recording of this Zoom Virtual Meeting (available day after meeting) Copies of Maps and Studies are available at Public Works, 14400 Coil Plus Drive,for in‐person review For project information resources, please visit the public improvements page of the village website. The page will include downloadable pdf documents including the strip maps of the proposed improvements and land acquisition, reports and studies, and the slides from this presentation. A recording of this virtual meeting will also be available through a link to Vimeo. 7 Project Location and Description •From west of IL 59 to east of IL 126 •Extension of 143rd Street •Four-lane roadway corridor with a median on new alignment •DuPage River Bridge crossing The project is located in northwest Will County within the Village of Plainfield and unincorporated Plainfield Township. The project will complete a gap of 143rd Street between IL 59 and IL 126. The project construction limits will extend from approximately 1,000 feet west of IL 59 to 600 feet east of IL 126, and includes construction of a four‐lane roadway corridor with a median on new alignment and a new bridge crossing over the DuPage River. 8 Roadway Project Process Phase I •Preliminary Engineering •Environmental Studies Phase II •Contract Preparation •Land Acquisition •Permits Phase III •Utility Relocation •Construction We are here The roadway project is following the IDOT typical roadway project process due to the use of federal funds. It is split into three phases. Phase I includes preliminary engineering and environmental studies. Phase II includes construction contract preparation, land acquisition, and permits. And Phase III includes utility relocation and construction. 9 Phase I Study Process Human and Natural Environment Hydraulics, Drainage & BridgeRoadway, Geometrics & Traffic Vehicular/ Pedestrian Safety Data Collection Purpose and Need Evaluate Alternatives Define Alternatives and Evaluation Criteria Select Preferred Alternative Stakeholder Outreach Document Findings of Environmental Studies  IDOT DESIGN APPROVAL The Phase I study process went through multiple stages including development of a purpose and need, alternatives and evaluation criteria, selection of a preferred alternative and then finalizing and documenting the environmental studies. Many design disciplines, like hydraulics, drainage and bridge design, were considered throughout the study process. The phase I study process ends with Design Approval and confirmation by FHWA of the Environmental Class of Action Determination and the appropriate environmental document. In this case, the project was processed as a federally approved categorical exclusion, meaning, based on past experience with similar actions, do not involve significant environmental impacts. 10 Purpose and Need Purpose Improve mobility and safety along IL 59 and IL 126 through the downtown Plainfield corridor by reducing the travel time and number of crashesSafety Issues Mobility and Safety Issues Safety Issues Safety Issues Safety and Mobility Issues Train –Truck Collision at IL 126 Crossing of the CNRR The purpose of the project is to improve mobility and safety along Illinois Route 59 and along Illinois Route 126.The need is based upon the roadway system lacking a direct connection on the 143 rd street corridor between IL 59 and IL 126. Technical analysis shows a history of increased travel times as a result of congestion and excessive crash rates at specific intersections and roadway segments. A detailed need description is available in the project development report on the Village website. 11 Project Benefits •Time •Improves travel times to and from I-55 •Relieves congestion on IL 59 and Main Street (IL 126) •Improves access and reliability for Pace express operations •Improves freight travel times to the national highway system •Safety •Reduces transportation system crashes •Removes freight traffic from an at-grade crossing of the CNRR •Environment •Reduces fuel consumption •Improves air quality by reduced emissions •Mitigates and improves flood event storage volumes •Downtown and Economic Development •Removes Freight traffic from downtown •Enables expanded streetscape of downtown •Supports economic development along the 143rd Street corridor Benefit / Cost Ratio 3+ per USDOT The project has a benefit to cost ratio of over 3 based upon evaluations by the USDOT. Travel time, safety and reduced emissions are large benefits of the project. For downtown and economic development benefits, the project removes freight traffic from the downtown, which enables an expanded streetscape. It also supports economic development along the 143rd Street corridor. 12 Project History Phase 20 0 5 20 0 6 20 0 7 20 0 8 20 0 9 20 1 0 20 1 1 20 1 2 20 1 3 20 1 4 20 1 5 20 1 6 20 1 7 20 1 8 20 1 9 20 2 0 20 2 1 Feasibility Study Phase I Phase II Alignment Shift Addendum The project officially entered a feasibility study in 2005 and a full Phase I roadway study began in 2007. The project alignment originally included co‐existing in the existing ComEd Transmission corridor. The original Phase I study was completed in 2014. In 2016, the Phase II began and in late 2017 ComEd communicated that they would no longer be able to allow a road within their corridor due to recent developments regarding future energy transmission needs, including a second potential transmission line. In 2018, the alignment was shifted to outside of the ComEd corridor and an addendum to the Phase I study was approved in early 2021. 13 Phase 2021 2022 2023 2024 Phase I Phase II Phase III Project Schedule Addendum Design Approval ROW Certification and Advertisement Letting Substantial Completion / Open to Traffic Construction Complete Moving forward, the project schedule includes completing Phase II with a ROW certification and advertisement of construction plans for bidding in late 2021. Construction is anticipated to begin in early 2022 with the route open to traffic in late 2023. Construction would officially be completed in the spring of 2024. 14 Costs and Funding 23.2, 36% 19.4, 30% 10, 16% 4.8, 8% 3.9, 6%2.8, 4%Costs Construction Structures Construction Roads Land Acquisition Phase II Engineering Construction Engineering Phase I Engineering 20.3, 32% 17.6, 27% 4.5, 7% 6.2, 10% 15.5, 24% Funding Federal - Illinois Competitive Freight Federal - Shared STP Federal - STP State Ask - Uncommitted Local - Village Total = $64.1 million The project is estimated to cost approximately 64.1 million dollars. The largest cost is the proposed structural improvements, which is estimated at approximately 23.2 million dollars. The second largest cost is the construction of the roadways, which is estimated at 19.4 million dollars. Land acquisition is estimated at 10 million dollars. The remaining costs include engineering for the Phase I study, Phase II design, appraisals, negotiations, relocations, and construction observation. Funding of the project is considered secured with approximately 66% of all project costs covered by federal funds including: Illinois Competitive Freight, Shared STP and regular STP funds. Approximately 34% of the project funding is considered local, which would include State and Village funds. The state contribution has yet to be committed, but is estimated at approximately $6.2 million based upon the estimated cost of improving IL 59, US 30 and IL 126 at the project intersections. 15 Roadway Improvements West of IL 59 IL 59 to Naperville Road Naperville Road to IL 126 East of IL 126 143rd Street Copper Drive For an overview of the roadway improvements, the 143rd street corridor has been split into four sections including: west of IL 59, from IL 59 to Naperville Road, Naperville Road to IL 126, and east of IL 126. The overall length of improvement to 143rd Street is approximately 1.3 miles. 16 Roadway Improvements 143rd Street–West of IL 59 143rd Street Roadway Realignment & Reconstruction Through‐lane addition, eastbound at intersection Westbound through‐lane drop, west of intersection West of IL 59, 143rd Street is under IDOT jurisdiction and is marked at US Highway 30. The improvements include realignment slightly to the north, widening for additional thru lanes, and reconstruction of the pavement. This section will remain under IDOT jurisdiction and will also be part of the IL 126 reroute. 17 Roadway Improvements 143rd Street–IL 59 to Naperville Rd New Construction •2 Thru Lanes in Each Direction •Village Jurisdiction – Future Transfer to IDOT Shared Use Path from DuPage River Trail to Naperville Road From IL 59 to Naperville Road will be a new alignment with new construction. There will be two through lanes in each direction. This section is planned to be jurisdictionally transferred to IDOT in the future and will become part of the IL Route 126 reroute. 18 Roadway Improvements 143rd Street–Naperville Rd to IL 126 New Construction Shared Use Path from Naperville Road to IL 126 Shared Use Path from Naperville Road to IL 126 •2 Thru Lanes in Each Direction •Village Jurisdiction – Future Transfer to IDOT Ma t c h l i n e Ma t c h l i n e Inside through‐ lane drops into dual left turn lane From Naperville Road to IL 126 will be a new alignment with new construction. There will be two through lanes in each direction. This section is planned to be jurisdictionally transferred to IDOT in the future and will become part of the IL Route 126 reroute. 19 Roadway Improvements 143rd Street–East of IL 126 Roadway Realignment & Reconstruction 143rd Street Old 143rd Street •One Thru Lane in Each Direction •Westbound Left Turn Lane Added •Township Jurisdiction East of IL 126 will be a realignment of existing 143rd Street, widening of the road to include a median, and reconstruction of the pavement. This section is under township jurisdiction and will remain under township jurisdiction. 20 Intersection Improvements IL 59 •New East leg •Single left and right turn lanes on all approaches •No change to IL 59 through lanes •Modernized Traffic Signal with added Interconnect Existing Intersection Proposed Intersection North North Remove extra right turn lane (dual rights) Intersection improvements at IL 59 will include a new east leg and single left and right turn lanes on all approaches. The existing mainline of IL 59 pavement, two through lanes in each direction, will remain unchanged. New traffic signals will installed to accommodate the proposed improvements and the signal will be modernized. The traffic signal will be interconnected to an existing traffic signal system to the north on IL 59 for improved traffic flow. 21 Intersection Improvements Naperville Road •New Intersection •Single left turn lanes on all approaches •Widening and reconstruction of Naperville Road •New traffic signal and interconnect •Bicycle & pedestrian crosswalks Existing Intersection Proposed Intersection Naperville Road Naperville Road Southbound right turn lane The Naperville Road intersection is new. There will be single left turn lanes on all approaches. Naperville Road will be widened and reconstructed at the intersection. This intersection will be signalized and interconnected to the traffic signal system to the west at IL 59 to provide for better traffic flow along the 143rd Street corridor. This intersection will have crosswalks on all four corners to allow for the safe crossing of bicyclists along the proposed 143rd Street shared use path. It will also provide for future sidewalks along Naperville Road without needing to retrofit the intersection. 22 Intersection Improvements IL 126 •New West Leg •Dual eastbound left turn lanes •Single left turn lanes on all other approaches •Widening and reconstruction of IL 126 •New traffic signal and Interconnect Existing Intersection Proposed Intersection Two northbound through lanesLeft turn lane Shared Use Path Improved Angle of Intersection Continuous Free Flow Right Turn Lane The intersection of IL 126 will have a new west leg. The eastbound movement will have dual left turn lanes to accommodate the high volume movement to I‐55. All other approaches will have single left turn lanes. A continuous free‐flow right turn lane will be installed on the southbound approach to accommodate the high volume movement from I‐55. IL 126 will be widened and reconstructed at the intersection. A new traffic signal will be installed at this location and it will be interconnected to the signal at Naperville Road to allow for better traffic flow along 143rd Street. IL 126 will also have a northbound left turn lane added at Copper Drive due to the proximity to the proposed intersection improvements. 23 Structures Stream Culvert River Bridge Retaining Wall Underpass 143rd Street Copper Drive There are four major structures in the project including one stream culvert, one river bridge, one major mechanically stabilized earth retaining wall, and one culvert underpass. 24 Structures – Stream Culvert West Norman Drain Box Culvert under 143rd Street Proposed: •Lengthen culvert to accommodate roadway realignment and widening •Culvert cross section and opening to match existing An existing 3‐cell 10‐foot wide by 8‐foot tall box culvert conveying the West Norman Drain under 143rd Street and US 30 will be extended to accommodate the widening and realignment of 143rd Street. 25 Structures – River Bridge East Abutment Pier (Typical) Path •Bridge Length •The proposed bridge is nearly 960 feet in length while the river is 140 feet wide. •The length of bridge is needed to span the river floodway and maintain an opening large enough so as not to impact flood elevations in accordance with IDNR floodway rules. West Abutment Pond A new bridge over the DuPage River will be constructed. It will be 83‐feet, 5‐inches wide, including four travel lanes and a multi‐use path separated from traffic by a barrier wall. The bridge will be approximately 960 feet long and will have 7 spans and 6 piers. The bridge will span the majority of the floodway to minimize upstream impacts. 26 Structures – Retaining Wall Fletcher Lake Retaining Wall •Purpose of the Wall: Minimize Impacts to Fletcher Lake and property surrounding lake •2,455-foot-long retaining wall between Naperville Road and IL 126 •Average wall height is 10 feet •12-foot-tall sight screen fence Wall Sight Screen Wall Sight Screen A nearly 2500‐foot long, 10‐foot tall, mechanically stabilized earth retaining wall be constructed at Fletcher Lake to minimize environmental impacts. A 12‐foot tall sight screen will be installed on top of the wall to restrict the view of traffic from the lake side and to serve as a barrier to limit roadway runoff and salt spray from entering the lake. 27 Structures – Underpass IL 126 Underpass Extension •Lengthen culvert to accommodate roadway widening •Operational opening to match existing The final structure is a former quarry railroad underpass. The railroad ties have been buried and it currently serves as a private access roadway for the Bass & Gill Club to cross underneath IL 126 and travel between Main Lake and Fletcher Lake. The minimum vertical clearance of 13‐feet is being maintained. The existing culvert is approximately 46‐feet long and will be extended to 90‐feet, 9 inches. 28 Drainage Studies •Three Drainage Studies for the project •Location Drainage Study •Hydraulic Report for West Norman Drain •Hydraulic Report for DuPage River •Location Drainage Study (Entire Project) •Identifies existing drainage areas and outlets •Identifies existing roadway flooding issues within project limits •Analyzes the additional impervious area and the need for detention •Evaluates drainage outlets and identifies which are sensitive •Determines the types of improvements including storm sewers, ditches, culverts and best management practices There are three drainage studies for the project including the Location Drainage Study and Hydraulic Reports for the West Norman Drain and the DuPage River. The Location Drainage Study, or LDS, encompasses the project overall and documents the analyses, findings, and the proposed improvements. The LDS has been reviewed and approved by IDOT. 29 Drainage Studies •Hydraulic Reports •For roadways over waterways •Compile field observations and historic observations/records •Uses flood insurance studies from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) •Identifies sensitive flood receptors •Models hydrologic events (rainfall) and hydraulics (flow of waterway) •Analyzes existing and proposed hydraulic conditions •Reviews the impacts of scour (removal of sediment around bridge abutments or piers) •Identifies appropriate freeboard / clearance of the roadway from the flood events Hydraulic reports are for roadways over waterways. While there are many technical components, overall it helps to ensure that the proposed roadway doesn’t get flooded and the improvements don’t cause flooding problems. The only portion of the existing 143rd Street that gets flooded is east of these project limits at Lily Cache Creek. This project will not improve that condition or make it worse. 30 Drainage Studies •The IDNR Office of Water Resources (OWR) requirement is no increase in water surface elevation of all events up to and including the 100-year frequency event greater than 0.1 feet (1.2 inches) compared to the existing condition •Hydraulic Report for West Norman Drain (WND) •Widening 143rd Street at the crossing of the WND •Analysis of the 143rd Street Culvert Extension impacts to the WND •MAX RISE IN WATER LEVEL: 0.1 feet –100-year EVENT •Hydraulic Report for the DuPage River •Installing a new crossing of 143rd Street over the DuPage River •Analysis of the new bridge impacts to the DuPage River •MAX RISE IN WATER LEVEL: 0.1 feet –100-year EVENT The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Water Resources, allows for no increase in water surface elevation of all rainfall events up to and including the 100‐year frequency event greater than 0.1 feet in comparison to the existing condition. 0.1 feet is approximately 1.2 inches. Both of the structures have a maximum impact of 0.1 feet for the critical frequency of the 100‐year event. The project creates no impacts to sensitive flood receptors. The Hydraulic Reports have been reviewed and approved by IDOT. 31 Floodplain Impacts •Compensatory Storage designed at a minimum 1.5:1 ratio in both the 0-10 year and the 10-100 year flood event elevation ranges •Fill of West Norman Drain floodplain at the IL 126 crossing was compensated at the Crosswinds Church Property on the north side of the West Norman Drain •Fill of DuPage River floodplain at the 143rd Street River Crossing was compensated at the CB&I Property along the west side of the river •Fill of Fletcher Lake floodplain by 143rd Street embankment was compensated in the expanded Fletcher Lake Areas •Fill of the Main Lake / Lily Cache Creek floodplain at the IL 126 underpass was compensated on the east side of IL 126, adjacent to the underpass For filling of the floodplain, IDOT requires a mitigation ratio of 1:1 to provide volume for flood waters. A local ordinance requires a mitigation ratio of 1.5:1 compensatory storage volume to floodplain fill volume. Of the four areas where floodplain fill is occurring, compensatory storage is being constructed to mitigate that impact. 32 BMPs for Storm Water •Best Management Practices (BMPs) •What are Storm Water BMPs? •Improve overall water quality •Minimize soil erosion •Control storm water runoff by capturing soil sediment and roadway pollutants •Anticipated BMPs •Infiltration basins •12-foot-tall sight screen barrier to reduce roadway runoff and salt spray into Fletcher Lake •Roadway runoff directed away from Fletcher Lake Select Preferred Alternative Complete Drainage Study and Identify BMPs Drainage Study Available at End of Phase I Study Further Design and Detail in Phase II Permits from Regulatory AgenciesWe are here The Best Management Practices or BMPs for storm water on this project include two infiltration basins, a 12‐foot tall sight screen barrier at Fletcher Lake, and a storm sewer and grading design that directs roadway runoff away from Fletcher Lake. Infiltration basins are located at the northeast corner of IL 126 and near the western abutment for the DuPage River Bridge. 33 Environmental Study •This project is being studied in accordance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969. •Federal requirements and IDOT policies require a detailed analysis of potential impacts to the natural, social, and built environments •Facilitates open and transparent study process •Environmental studies have been completed and approved by IDOT The existing environmental conditions within the project area and the proposed environmental impacts are being studied in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Federal requirements and IDOT policies require a detailed analysis of potential impacts to the natural, social, and built environments. NEPA facilitates an open and transparent study process. The project’s environmental studies have been completed and approved by IDOT and are available on the Village website. 34 Environmental Study Process •Initiate project •Develop Purpose and Need for the project •Begin coordination •Develop alternatives •Collect data •Environmental surveys •Compliance with environmental regulations •Analyze alternatives •Avoid environmental resources if reasonably possible •Minimize Impacts if resources cannot be avoided •Mitigate impacts if unavoidable The environmental study process begins with project initiation, including defining the purpose and need for the project, beginning agency coordination, and developing alternatives. Environmental surveys are then completed to collect data about the existing conditions and to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Finally, project alternatives are analyzed to first avoid environmental resources if reasonably possible, to minimize impacts if resources cannot be avoided, and, if impacts to resources are unavoidable, mitigation is completed. 35 Review Environmental Impacts •Section 4(f) impacts •Waters of the US impacts •Isolated wetland impacts •Other surface water impacts •Tree impacts •Endangered species •Noise •Special waste •Farmland •Property impacts •Displacements We will now discuss the environmental impacts of the project, beginning with Section 4(f) impacts, natural resources impacts, including surface waters, trees and endangered species, noise impacts, special waste concerns, farmland impacts, and finally property impacts and displacements. It should be noted that there have been no cultural or historic resources identified and there are no forest preserves within the study limits. 36 Section 4(f) Impacts •What is 4(f)? •Publicly-owned parks, recreation areas, and wildlife refuges •Public and private historic sites •Acquisition of and de minimis impact to Plainfield Park District property Existing Build No‐Build Path Easement for River Trail River Trail Connector to 143rd Street Path River Trail Extension with road project The project will require the acquisition of Park District property located along the DuPage River north of the existing DuPage River Trail terminus. The property is currently undeveloped, and no recreational opportunities for the public are available. The Park District planned to construct a multiuse paved trail that would connect the existing River Trail that ends south of the property north to Eaton Preserve Park. To minimize impact, the project will construct a multi‐use paved trail extension on the property from the existing trail cul‐de‐sac north underneath the river bridge, connecting to the 143rd Street path along the north side of the bridge, also allowing for future connection of the River trail to the north. A permanent easement to the Park District will also be provided. Because the property will function as a recreational resource as originally intended by the Park District, a de minimis use determination is applicable. The Park District, IDOT and FHWA have concurred with this use finding. 37 Waters of the US Impacts West Norman Drain (0.071 ac) Wetland 1 (0.158 ac) DuPage River (0.106 ac) Wetland 1 (0.357 ac) Pond 1 (0.263 ac) Wetland A (0.021 ac) Of the major water features identified within the environmental survey limits, the West Norman Drain, East Norman Drain, DuPage River and two mining ponds were identified by the United States Army Corps of Engineers as jurisdictional waters of the US. The private pond adjacent to the river, labeled as Pond 1, and three wetlands were also identified as waters of the US. Impacts to water resources were minimized during the alternatives analysis. As shown here, there are a total of 0.98 acres of permanent impacts to waters of the US. Temporary impacts totaling 2.26 acres will be restored to pre‐construction conditions or better. A regional permit will be received by the Corps of Engineers prior to project letting. Impacts to wetlands and waters of the US will be mitigated by purchasing 1.47 acres of certified wetland credits from Mill Creek Wetland Mitigation Bank, which is in the same watershed as the project, as approved by IDOT, the Department of Natural Resources and the Corps of Engineers. 38 Wetland 2 (0.026 ac) Isolated Wetland Impacts Wetland C (0.003 ac) Isolated wetland impacts occur at Wetland 2 west of the DuPage River and at Wetland C on the west side of Fletcher Lake, east of Naperville Road. These features were found to be isolated based on the jurisdictional determination by the Corps of Engineers because they lack a surface connection to any other water of the US. Impacts to these wetlands will be mitigated by purchasing 0.058 acre of certified wetland credits from Mill Creek Wetland Mitigation Bank. 39 Other Surface Water Impacts RP1 (0.225 ac) Fletcher Lake (2.498 ac) Other surface water impacts occur at Retention Pond 1 west of the DuPage River and at Fletcher Lake, located on Bass and Gill Club property. These features were also found to be isolated by the Corps of Engineers. Impacts to the retention pond will be mitigated by purchasing 0.45 acre of certified wetland credits from Mill Creek Wetland Mitigation Bank. A portion of impact to Fletcher Lake will be mitigated by purchasing 2.764 acres of credit from the mitigation bank, while the remaining portion of impact will be mitigated on site. 40 Fletcher Lake Mitigation •Surface water area – 2.71ac •Volume impacted for fishing – 19,862 cy •Volume created for fishing – 42,190 cy •Floodplain will not be affected •Restoration •6-12 ft deep •Undulating bottom •Native wetland/ upland planting •Tree plantings •Fish structures •5 years of monitoring & management •Conservation easement To compensate for fill to Fletcher Lake, new lake area will be created on site by excavating upland area, and the small isolated Wetland C, on the west and east sides of Fletcher Lake. Additionally, lake volume is being replaced at greater than the required 1:1 to provide appropriate depths to support habitat and recreation. A conceptual compensation plan for Fletcher Lake is currently under review by IDOT and the DNR, and coordination with the Bass and Gill Club has been ongoing throughout project development. The goals of the compensation plan are to replace the open water area lost by the project, create a vegetatively diverse buffer and transitional zone between the new pond area and adjoining upland properties, and provide and enhance aquatic fish habitat to the satisfaction of the Bass and Gill Club. 41 Ground Water, Wells & Water Quality Frequently Asked Questions: Q: Will the project affect the water level of Fletcher Lake? A:No, the work in the lake will not affect the long-term lake level. Soil borings indicate the natural soils as granular material including sand and gravel. The level of the lake is dictated by groundwater. Q: What will the project do to protect ground water of the unincorporated homes? A: The following design and best management practices have been changed with the latest drainage study to protect water quality. •The storm sewer has been upsized to send water to the DuPage River instead of Fletcher Lake. •The site screen at Fletcher Lake is being designed as a barrier to salt and roadway runoff spray from entering Fletcher Lake. •Infiltration basins has been designed to improve water quality. Residents and concerned citizens have frequently asked if the project will affect the water level of Fletcher Lake or cause additional flooding. The answer is no, the work in the lake will not affect the long‐term lake level. Soil borings indicate the natural soils as granular material including sand and gravel. The former use of the site was a quarry for sand and gravel. The level of the lake is dictated by groundwater. Another frequently asked question is regarding the ground water of the unincorporated homes and their wells. There are three major design elements that have been changed since the previous drainage study to protect water quality. This includes upsizing the storm sewer along 143rd Street at Fletcher lake to divert roadway runoff to the DuPage River. Adding a site screen barrier to protect salt and roadway runoff spray from entering Fletcher Lake. Finally, infiltration basins have been incorporated at select drainage outlets to improve water quality. 42 Tree Impacts 4,460 Trees Impacted 1,289 Invasive-Species/Low Quality Trees Removed 3,171 Non-Invasive-Species Trees Removed 773 Trees Replaced On-Site 2,398 Trees Replaced Off-Site Numbers subject to change pending final design details A tree survey was completed in July 2020 that identifies the diameter, species and condition of trees within the project area. Based on the current removal plan, approximately 4460 trees will be removed by the project. Many trees were identified as low quality, and the understory of the wooded areas were dominated by invasive species such as buckthorn and honeysuckle. The project will follow IDOT Design & Environment Policy 18 regarding tree removal and replacement requirements. A total of 3171 living, non‐invasive trees will be replaced at a 1:1 ratio, with nearly a quarter being replaced on site. 43 Endangered Species Not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered species or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of any critical habitat Northern Long Eared Bat May effect the bat, but will not cause prohibited incidental take No Tree Clearing Restrictions Eastern Prairie Fringed Orchid No Suitable Habitat including Prairies or High-Quality Wetlands Other Federally Listed Species No Suitable Habitat Present The project was reviewed for state and federal threatened and endangered species in fulfillment of the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Act, the Illinois Natural Areas Preservation Act, and the Endangered Species Act by the IDOT Natural Resources Unit. The unit found that the proposed improvement is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any threatened or endangered species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of any critical habitat. Remove if necessary: IDOT determined that the project may affect the northern long eared bat, but will not cause prohibited incidental take. No restrictions have been placed on tree clearing to date. IDOT also determined that there is no suitable habitat for the eastern prairie fringed orchid or any other listed species. 44 Noise Analysis Future noise impacts at Common Noise Environments 2, 3 and 4 •Naperville Road residences north of project •Cemetery and Copper Drive residences south of project Design Noise Wall Solicit Viewpoints of Benefitted Receptors Abatement Evaluation Traffic Noise Model Noise Monitoring ** Step only pursued if noise exceeds pre-determined levels and a barrier is feasible andreasonable * Noise wall north of project not feasible: no receptors (residences) with noise reduction of ≥5 dB Noise wall south of project feasible but not reasonable: exceeded maximum cost per benefitted receptor set by IDOT Evaluation using FHWA's Traffic Noise Model showed future noise impacts at CNEs 2, 3 and 4 Naperville Road residences north of project Cemetery and Copper Drive residences south of project Noise barriers were evaluated for these areas. To be built, a barrier must be both feasible and reasonable as defined by FHWA and IDOT No barrier could be designed for the Naperville Road residences north of the project that would reduce noise at least 5 dB; these barriers were not feasible While some barriers for the area south of the project were feasible, that is effective at reducing noise, none could be constructed within IDOT's allowed cost: they were not reasonable Therefore no barriers were recommended IDOT approved the noise analysis on March 31, 2020 45 Special Waste •15 Sites with RECs •12 Sites with de minimis conditions •Field work required for PSI in Spring of 2021 Special Waste Screening Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment (PESA) PESA Response/PSI Work Order Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) Remediation We are here What is a Recognized Environmental Condition (REC)? A condition that may be indicative of releases or potential releases of hazardous substances on, at, in, or to the site. A preliminary environmental site assessment (PESA) was performed by Illinois State Geological Survey (ISGS) in July of 2019. The PESA is the first step in the analysis of special waste. A recognized environmental condition, or REC, is where the PESA has identified that a condition was noted that may be indicative of releases or potential releases of hazardous substances on, at, in, or to the site. There were 15 sites identified as recognized environmental conditions (RECs) within the study limits. Another 12 sites were identified to have de minimis conditions only. The second step, a preliminary site investigation, or PSI, will be performed in Phase II for REC sites that will be impacted or will have property acquired in the name of the state or village. This work will be performed by IDOT and is expected to occur in the spring and summer of this year. This will include on‐site testing to determine if the soil is contaminated. The PSI will identify pay items and the scope of work to deal with the special waste during construction. 46 Farmland Southwest Corner of IL 59 West Bank of DuPage River The project area is located completely within land designated as “urbanized area” on the Census Bureau Map, and coordination with the U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service is not necessary. There are approximately 2.2 acres located at the southwest corner of IL 59 and 1.5 acres located along the west bank of the DuPage River that will be impacted. Both impacted locations will be converted to compensatory storage for floodplain fill and will become vegetated with wetland species. 47 Property Impacts 4 Full Acquisitions •PIN 06-03-03-403-013/ 14217 S. Naperville Road •PIN 06-03-03-403-012/ 14213 S. Naperville Road •PIN 03-03-02-300-004 / Northeast Corner of IL 126 (Vacant) •PIN 06-03-03-300-016 / Plainfield Park District (Vacant) 18, 78% 5, 22% Parcels Impacted Private ComEd 27.9 9.3 10.9 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Property Impacts (acres) Fee Simple Acquisition Permanent Easements Temporary Easements The property impacts on this project are primarily for the new alignment and the widening of existing roadways. Overall, there are approximately 37.2 acres of permanent impacts including fee simple acquisition and permanent easements. Temporary impacts are approximately 10.9 acres. There are 23 parcels proposed for acquisition, of which 5 are from ComEd. There are 4 full‐property acquisitions. 48 Displacements and Relocations What is a displaced person? Any person (individual, family, partnership, association or corporation) who moves from real property, or moves personal property from real property as a direct result of (1) the acquisition of the real property, in whole or in part, (2) a written notice from the agency of its intent to acquire, (3) the initiation of negotiations for the purchase of the real property by the Agency, or (4) a written notice requiring a person to vacate real property for the purpose of rehabilitation or demolition of improvements, provided the displacement is permanent and the property is needed for a Federal or federally assisted program or project. A displaced person, is any individual, family partnership, association or corporation, who moves from real property, or moves personal property from real property as a direct result of the acquisition of the property, in whole or part, a written notice from the agency of its intent to acquire, the initiation of negotiations for the purchase of the real property by the agency or a written notice requiring a person to vacate real property for the purpose of rehabilitation or demolition improvements, provided the displacement is permanent and the property is needed for a federal or federally‐ assisted program or project. 49 Displacements and Relocations Do you buy the business? No, businesses will be relocated. They are not purchased. 2 Full Residential Relocations & 1 Partial (Garage) •PIN 06-03-03-403-013/ 14217 S. Naperville Road •PIN 06-03-03-403-012/ 14213 S. Naperville Road •PIN 06-03-03-301-001/ 14218 S. Naperville Road •Personal Property in the Garage is eligible 1 Partial Business Relocation •PIN 03-03-02-300-004 / 14203 S. Route 59 Storage Unit Tenants A frequently asked question regarding business displacements is if the businesses are purchased by the project sponsor agency. The answer is no, businesses will not be purchased, businesses are relocated. There are 2 full residential relocations and one partial relocation for a garage in the project. All are on Naperville Road. There is 1 partial business relocation, the storage unit facility on IL 59. Tenants will qualify for relocation assistance. 50 Land Acquisition Process Plat of Survey •A drawing is prepared to show the dimensions and amount of property acquired Appraisal •An independent appraisal is made to determine the fair market value Negotiations •An offer is made to acquire the necessary property at the appraised value Relocations •Displacements will be relocated Construction •ROW must be certified before the project construction can be advertised for bidding We are here The acquisition of all rights and interest of real propertyFee Simple Acquisition Where underlying ownership is retained by the property owner, but access is permanently allowed during and after construction for maintenance of facilities such as drainage structuresPermanent Easements Where underlying ownership is retained by the property owner but access is temporarily allowed only during construction for items such as grading work, driveway construction, and landscape restorationTemporary Easements The land acquisition process has already started. A plat of highways has been reviewed and approved by IDOT. A ROW Agreement has been executed with IDOT. Appraisals and Review Appraisals have been completed. Negotiations are set to begin in the coming weeks with an initial offer letter from the Village of Plainfield. Following negotiations will be relocations. Finally, construction can begin once all the relocations have been completed and the ROW has been certified by IDOT. 51 Land Acquisition •Eminent Domain •If a settlement cannot be reached, the matter is referred to the courts for acquisition under the law of Eminent Domain •Quick-Take •The State has the authority under 735 ILCS 30/20-5-5 to expedite the condemnation process Offers and Counter‐offers Settlement No Settlement Eminent Domain Conventional (Village) Quick Take (State) Eminent domain can become part of the land acquisition if a settlement cannot be reached. Quick‐take is an element of Eminent Domain that allows for the process to go quicker. The state has quick take authority under the Illinois Compiled Statutes. 52 Questions & Answers •Project Study Team Panel •Village of Plainfield Public Works •Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. •Phase I, II, and Land Acquisition Consultant •Meeting will conclude at 8 P.M. or after last questions are answered, whichever comes sooner This concludes the presentation portion of the virtual public information meeting. Next, a project study team panel including staff from the Village Public Works Department as well as their consultant, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. will begin answering questions. The meeting will conclude at 8 P.M. or after the last questions, whichever comes sooner. If you have questions, you can post them to the Q&A section of the zoom meeting. 53 Comments or Additional Questions •Email to publicworks@goplainfield.com •Mail to: Randy Jessen Plainfield Public Works 14400 Coil Plus Drive Plainfield, IL 60544 •To become part of the public notice meeting record, please submit your comments by April 14, 2021. •Please provide your name and mailing address so that a letter may be sent to you answering your specific questions or addressing your specific comments. For comments, please email them to publicworks@goplainfield.com or mail to Randy Jessen, Plainfield Public Works, 14400 Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, IL 60544. To become part of the public notice meeting record, please submit your comments by April 14, 2021. Please provide your name and mailing address for any comments or questions so that the Village may respond in writing. 54 Questions & Answers Q&A will be grouped into the following topics and answered in that order by the study team: 1. Property Impacts / Displacements / Land Acquisition 2. Traffic / Trucks 3. Noise 4. Drainage / Flooding / Water Quality 5. Everything else Based upon past public involvement, Q&A will be grouped into the following topics and answered in that order by the study team. Property Impacts, Displacements and Land Acquisition followed by Traffic and Trucks, then Noise, then Drainage, including flooding and water quality, and finally everything else. If there is an overwhelming amount of questions, then each topic will be limited to 15 minutes. The village will follow up in writing with the questions that aren’t answered during the meeting. 55 Questions & Answers Currently responding to questions regarding: 1. Property Impacts / Displacements / Land Acquisition 2. Traffic / Trucks 3. Noise 4. Drainage / Flooding / Water Quality 5. Everything else Submit questions via the Q&A Tab below, email them to publicworks@goplainfield.com, or mail to:Randy Jessen, Plainfield Public Works, 14400 Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, IL 60544 by April 14, 2021. 56 Questions & Answers Currently responding to questions regarding: 1. Property Impacts / Displacements / Land Acquisition 2. Traffic / Trucks 3. Noise 4. Drainage / Flooding / Water Quality 5. Everything else Submit questions via the Q&A Tab below, email them to publicworks@goplainfield.com, or mail to:Randy Jessen, Plainfield Public Works, 14400 Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, IL 60544 by April 14, 2021. 57 Questions & Answers Currently responding to questions regarding: 1. Property Impacts / Displacements / Land Acquisition 2. Traffic / Trucks 3. Noise 4. Drainage / Flooding / Water Quality 5. Everything else Submit questions via the Q&A Tab below, email them to publicworks@goplainfield.com, or mail to:Randy Jessen, Plainfield Public Works, 14400 Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, IL 60544 by April 14, 2021. 58 Questions & Answers Currently responding to questions regarding : 1. Property Impacts / Displacements / Land Acquisition 2. Traffic / Trucks 3. Noise 4. Drainage / Flooding / Water Quality 5. Everything else Submit questions via the Q&A Tab below, email them to publicworks@goplainfield.com, or mail to:Randy Jessen, Plainfield Public Works, 14400 Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, IL 60544 by April 14, 2021. 59 Questions & Answers Currently responding to questions regarding: 1. Property Impacts / Displacements / Land Acquisition 2. Traffic / Trucks 3. Noise 4. Drainage / Flooding / Water Quality 5. Everything else Submit questions via the Q&A Tab below, email them to publicworks@goplainfield.com, or mail to:Randy Jessen, Plainfield Public Works, 14400 Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, IL 60544 by April 14, 2021. 60 Thank you! Thank you for participating! The public meeting and Q&A has now concluded. 61