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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD
LANSING,
INGHAM COUNTY, MICHIGAN
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CITY OF LANSING
FEBRUARY,1985
?AGING A
Proposed Construction of
INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD
From east to Lakg Lansing Roal
in City of Lansing 2n4 Lansing Township
Tncham County_ Michigan
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Prepared by the City of Lansing in cooperation with the
U.S. Department of Transportation
FederaL Highway Administration
and the
Michigan 'D.epartment of Transportation
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0 a t e Division Administrato FHWA
ror additional information concerning the proposed project or
this document contact.
Mr. Thomas A. Fort. Jr. Mr. Kunwar 4ajendra. P.E.
'District Encineer Transportation Coordinator
Federal Highway Administration Planning Division,-
P.O. Sox 10147 City. of Lansing
Lansinc, MI 48901 119 N. Washington Square
(517) 377-1879 Lansina. MI •48933-1668
This report describes the proposed construction of approximately
InaustriaL Access Road in the north part of Lansino, Michigan.
a summary of t he oLanni ng basis and of the i moacts associated
proposed action. No significant environmental or social impacts
expected from this project.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1.0 PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . .
1.2. 0 Need for Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3.0 Deficiencies in the Existing Roadway System
1.4.0 ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4.1 No Build Alternate . . . . . . `. . . . .
1.4.2 Low Capital Alternate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4.3 Alternate Modes.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4.4 New Roadway Alternates . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.5'. 0 PROJECT COSTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6.1 Land Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6.2 Transportation .
1.6.3 Social Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6.4 Economic Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6.5 Natural Environment Impacts. . . . . . . . . . .
1.6.6 Fish and Wildlife. . . . . . • . . . . . . . . .
1.6.7 Soils and Geology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.6.8 Historical and Archaeological Impacts.. . . . . .
1.6.9 Parks and Recreational Areas . . . . . . . .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.6.10
Air Quality Impacts . . . . . . . . .
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Noise Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Water Resources . . . . . . . . . . .
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Construction . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1.6.14
Right -of -Way . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1.7.0 COORDINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • 38
1.8.0 CONCEPTUAL STAGE RELOCATION PLAN . . . . . . . . . . 39
APPENDIX --Letters From Agencies. . . . . . . . . . . 43
List of Figures
Figure 1 Lansing,, Ingham. County, State of Michigan
Figure 2 Project Area Map
Figure 3 Traffic Projection vs. Capacity
Figure 4 No Action Alternate
Figure 5 Low Capital Al ternate-s
Figure 6 Howe Avenue Extension Alternate
Fi.gure 7 Paulson Street Extension --Sub Alternate A
Figure 8 Paulson Street Extension --Sub Alternate B
Figure 9 Suggested Phasing of Sub Alternate A
Figure 10 Suggested Phasing of Sub Alternate B
Figure 11 Typical Cross Section
Figure 12 Land Use Map
Figure 13 Transportation Map A (Streets/Highways)
Figure 14 Transportation Map B (CATA Bus Routes)
Figure 15 Soils
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This Environmental Assessment has been prepared in consultation
with the Federal Highway Administration and Michigan Department
of Transportation by the Transportation Planning section of the
Department of Planning and Municipal Development of the City of
Lansing. Input has been received from several other agencies in
preparation of this document. After the assessment has been re-
vised to reflect any comments received from the Involved agencies
and public at large, it will be reviewed and, if acceptable,
adopted by the Division Administrator in the Finding of No Sig-
nificant Impact.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD
LANSING, MICHIGAN
1.1.0 Project Location and Description
The proposed Industrial Access Road would be an east/west roadway -
connecting US-27 with the existing Lake Lansing Road approxi-
mately 800 feet east of the boundary line between the City and
Lansing Township. The alignment follows Paulson Street extended
east of US-27 for approximately 0.5 mile before turning in a
southeasterly direction for 0.4 mile to connect with the existing
Lake Lansing Road. The total length of the road will be 0.87
miles, of which approximately 60% lies within the City of Lansing
and the rest in Lansing Township.
!he new construction is approximately 0.70 miles which is almost
equally divided between the City and Township. Almost all of the
road will be new construction, except a length of 0.20 miles of
Paulson Street east of US-27 which is a two lane road.
The road alignment would cross the right of way of the old and
abandqned Conrailtrack almost at the City/Township boundary and
would pass just north of the area for gravel mining which lies to
the south.
The proposed road is a four lane road with curb and gutter and a
fifth lane for left turns only at major intersections.
Hccess to Friedland Iron and Metal Company would be provided from
the new road by a short connector from the proposed road to the
plant's northern boundary line, thereby_providing an alternate to
the present access on Harris Street. '
The right-of-way would be'100 feet wide and will have to be ac-
quired. Paulson Street has a right-of-way of 52 feet and Howe
Avenue has 50 feet of right -of -wag available for the existing
portions near US-27. .
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The project would provide an excellent east -west connector be-
tween US-27 and the eastern most areas of Greater Lansing serving
and passing through Meridian Township, Ci ty of East Lansing,
Lansing Township, and the City of Lansing. Currently the Lake
Lansing Road functions as a connector as such, although a sig-
nificant length of it passes through residential area. The sec-
tion of Lake Lansing Road as it enters the limits of the City of
Lansing changes from a consistent four lanes to two lanes with
parking and then three lanes between High Street and US-27.
With the fast pace of development and change in land uses in the
eastern portion of the region, such as: qonstructzon of a major
supermarket and a health maintenance organization, and recently
widened Coolidge Road the traffic demand in the northern most
sector -is likely to increase significantly.
7here is no other east-wbst road to provide access to industries
and major land uses 'orth of M-43 (Saginaw -Oakland) which is al-
most 1 1/2 miles to the south or the proposed I-69 which is ap-
proximately 4 miles to the north.
7he proposed project would be added on the Urban system and on
the Transportation Improvement Program of the Region.
Construction of the Industrial Access Road has three (3) major
objectives-.
1) Provide alternate acess to the Friedland Iron and Metal
Company currently on Harris -Street, which is a residential
street with over 20 single family homes. The residents have
expressed their concerns on safety, noise and vibrations
caused by the truck traffic to and from the plant. The City
Council and Mayor directed the Planning staff to study al-
ternate routes.
2) Provide'access to large areas of land to the north, south
and east of the proposed alignment for potential economic
development in the future. It may be noted that portions of
these areas are currently being used for land fill and
gravel mining 'operatzons. However, the northwest and
southeast quadrants may be developed subject to implementa-
tion of drainage improvements.
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3> Provide adequate capacity for safe, efficient and fast
movement of east/west traffic between US-27 and the eastern
part of the region. It is estimated that with all the land
use developments planned in East Lansing; such as Me�Jers
and Health Central, there will be a deficiency in capacity
in the existing Lake Lansing Road especially to the east of
North High Street.
As pointed out earlier the present access to Friedland Metal
Company is on a residential street, Harris Street. Also, there
is no good access to the large and potentially developable vacant
land in the area for i0dustrza1 use. The current access to the
plant has met with severe criticism from the public because of
the truck traffic to and from the Friedland plant.
The current traffic volumes on the Lake Lansing Road are 12000
vehicles per day at North High Street and the peak hour traffic
1,055 vehicles. This traffic is split 53-47% between east and
westbound respectively.
The projected traffic volume in the corridor is estimated to be
31,567 assuming a variable degree of land use development in the
area extending from US-27 east to Abbott Road in East Lansing.
The whole area was divided into sub areas fpr estimating the in-
tensities of land use development which in turn were used for
forecasting traffic volumes, shown below:
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.Additional Year 2004
Existing Projected Total Basis
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The study year horizon was 2004 AD or 20 years from now. The
analysis indicates that: .
-the existing Lake Lansing Road would lack capacity to handle
the increasing traffic demand at an acceptable level of ser-
vice. The two lane segment will have a demand greater than
the capacity due to large left turns at High Street and other
local streets;
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-also, the existing Lake Lansing Road intersection with US-27
will have a westbound traffic demand greater than the avail-
able capacity based upon the current signal phases.
A comparison of projected traffic volumes and c it' fexist-
ing � apac y o
Lake Lansing Road is shown in Figure 3 on page 8.
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EXISTING LAKE LANSING ROAD
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In the preceding`figure three growth assumptions have been made;
2%--which is absolutely minimum, 4%--which is a normal pattern
and 6%--which is anticipated with the developments.
However, with the construction of an industrial access road, the
volume on existing Lake Lansing Road west of Lansing Ice and
Gymnastics Center is estimated to be reduced by 45%, which will
be diverted to the new road.
The level of service of the proposed industrial access road is
dependent upon the capacity of its intersection at US-27. The
intersection was analyzed as a "T" intersection with right turns
' treated ' as through movements and left turns analyzed without op-
posing traffic. Analysis of the intersection ucino a two way, Z1.
lane section and two way 5 lane section is given in Appendix.
As a result of the analysis, the recommendation by the traffic
consultant' is to provide a five lane approach at US-27; 3 lanes
westbound including a right turn lane and 2 lanes eastbound. The
intersection would operate at level of service C.
The installation of signals at US-27 and the new Industrial Ac-
cess Road was also analyzed especially as there are signals at
Lake Lansing Road and Thomas Street on US-27. In the future,
although a distant possibility, there may be a need for a signal
at Sheridan Road. A time space diagram drawn for the situation
indicated that signals at the above four locations can be coor-
dinated although cycle and phase adjustments may be required if
signals at Paulson or Sheridan Road are warranted in the future.
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The following alternatives were considered in the study.
-No Build alternative
-Low Capital Improvement alternative
-Alternate Modes
-New Roadway a1ternatzves, which included Chilson Street
extension, Howe Avenue extension and Paulson Street
extension alignments.
Che1son Street extension a1zgnment'was'too close to the residen-
tial area on Bates Avenue and was not considered to be a practi-
cal alternate. Paulson Street alignment is the preferred alter-
native, as it meets the existing and future needs for an improved
transportation facility. See Figure 4 for alternates.
1=±n1 Ng Bqild Altgrnst2
The No Build alternate would not provide any alternate access to
the Friedland Iron and Metal Company which is.currently on Harris
Street, a residential street. The residents of Harris Street
have continued to express concerns on the truck traffic to and
from the Friedland plant. The concerns included noise, vibra-
tions, mud carried with the tires coming out of the plant and
scrap metal pieces dropped by trucks. The plant has been at this
location for the last 50 years and processes scrap metal. Hp -
proximately 25 trucks enter and exit the plant every day.
Also the No Build alternate would not provide access to large
parcels of vacant land in the northeast part of the City and
Lansing Township for potential economic development.
ihe traffic capacity of Lake Lansing Road, especially east of
North High Street, which has two lanes, is 1060 vehicles per
hour while the existing volumes are 1,055 vehicles per hour. The
projected traffic vcilumes are 3,185 vehicles per hour. Evidently
the No Build alternate of maintaining existing road will not be
able to meet the needs of increasing traffic.
Widening of existing Lake Lansing Road between North High Street
and the eastern City limits to accommodate one or two additional
lanes for future traffic was also studied. While addition of one
lane would not need additional right-of-way, two lanes addition
would require purchase of 15 to 22 homes and businesses. The
problem of access to Friedland would not be resolved by this
option. The capacity deficiency on Lake Lansing Road at US-27
would still exist and will require widening of the approach at
the intersection. Additionally, improved access to the undevel-
oped parcels in North Lansing would not be provided by this
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1-4.0 LgV CARitIl Altgu&2
7hzs alternate would provide an alternate access to Friedland
Iran and Metal Company from US-27 along one of the alignments,
Howe or Paulson, and connect to the northern property line of
Friedland. None of these alternates will extend beyond the min-
imum needed to provide access to the Friedland plant. A portion
of this access road which will be used solely for the Friedland
Company can be a gravel or soil stabilized road to save cost of
construction as it will be meant for trucks, and at the present
time for a single user only. Later on when the adjacent parcels
to the north of Chilson Street are developed, the road can be
paved. -The lengths of the roads' would-be'approxiNately 2000
feet from US-27 of which 500 feet to 1,000 feet length already
exists along Howe Avenue and Paulson Street.
The Low Capital alternative would cost approximately $95,000 for
construction and approximately $15,000 for property acquisitions
from vacant land.
However, in case the Low Capital alternate is implemented, any
future extension of the Howe alignment would have major problems
of cost and environmental impacts as discussed later.
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7he obJectivps and scope of the project and the nature of the |
issues associated with it, such as access to industries, etc. '
require a new roadway alternative to be implemented. Currently
the area is served by CATA bus route 010 at 40 minute intervals
on Monday through Friday and 80 minute intervals on Saturdays. �
The route follows North High Street, Lake Lansing Road, US-277
Sheridan Road, Turner Street and Gier Street in the area and the
route ridership constitutes approximately 3% of the total system.
The alternate modes would not be a viable alternative to a new
' road-in/this situation—,
1.4.4.1 An Wpm ExAnlign AltgnAp
7he following land uses exist along Howe Avenue starting with
US-27 toward the east:
North Side of Howe: Burger King
Superior Sheet Metal Works, Energy Options,
Titus the Tznner
United Piping Contractors
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South Side of Howe: Zeeb Animal Hospital
G. T. Motors
Existing zoning is H-Light industrial, A -Residential and G-2
Wholesale. Proposed uses suggested in the MasteV Plan remain the
same. At the eastern 'end of Howe Avenue the vacant parcel is
proposed for industrial/warehouse development.
Extension of Howe Avenue to connect with Lake Lansing Road shall
have to cross the existing gravel and sand mining area to the
east of the abandoned railroad track. The area is presently ap-
proximately 70 feet deep and 100-200 feet wide.
The parcel of property is the former Motor Wheel industrial waste
dump site and has been listed on the State of Michigan Act 307
list as a site of known groundwater contamination. Also the site
has been accepted for inclusion on the Federal National Priority
List (Superfund). Sampling of monitoring wells on -site continue
to show contamination.
No remedial measures have been initiated yet and no time frame
has been set for the same. The comments from the Michigan Dept.
of Natural Resources cast a shadow for potential legal complica-
tions in case the road is built on the said property. Also any
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For these reasons, the Howe Avenue extension alternate would not
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The following land uses exist along Paulson Street:
North'ofPauIson:- nine residential properties
three vacant parcels '
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South of Paulson: Burger King
Superior Sheet Metal Works Warehouse
^ United Piping Co. Warehouse and Offices
The current zoning is commercial and B residential on the south
and A Residential on the north. At the east end of Paulson
Street and to the south is a large vacant parcel of land zoned A
Residential and to the north is the City of Lansingowned Paulson
property which used to be a landfill and is for sale now.
Extension of Paulson Street to connect with Lake Lansing Road can
be undertaken such that the former landfill portion of the
Paulson property on the north and the former Motor Wheel property
on the south would be avoided.
As the Woadway would-be designed for four lanes of traffic and
additional turn lanes at intersections with US-27, Friedland Ac-
cesq Road, and Lake Lansing Road, 80-100 ft. width of right-of-
way would be proposed to be acquired This would need ' i i
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ticn and relocation of few homes along Paulson Street. (See Sec.
1.8.0 on Relocation Plan for details.) The rest of the acquisi-
tions will be from vacant parcels or portions of land. No busi-
nesses would be proposed for acquisition in this alternate.
Currently, Paulson Street is being used as the major access to
the Granger Landfill area to the north of the Paulson property.
A recent survey indicated approximately 400 truck trips on
n PaulsoStreet in a day., '
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` In the Lansing Township portion, the road alignment would pass
over a portion of the old landfill area which was filled with
cement concrete pieces and other construction related wAte.
Access to Friedland plant will be provided as shown, keeping the
road as far removed as possible from the water supply well north
of Chilson-Street (Figure 7). '
9Q Extension of Howe and Paulson Streets
In order -to-avoid acquisition of residential properties 'cn
Paulson St., a sub alternate would follow Howe Avenue from US-27
and connect with Paulson Street extended.
The alignment would require acquisition of property from existing
businesses along Howe. Part of at least one business structure
may be required for the right of wag. '
In order to provide access to Granger landfill from this 'alter-
nate alignment, additional land would be acquired so that Paulson
Street may not be.used for trucks going to the landfill.
The disadvantages of this alignment would be poor geometrics in
the road alignment and insignificant savings in cost. Also, an
extension of the road to the west of US-27 in the future if and
when needed would have severe and adverse engineering, social,
environmental and economic impacts.
Either of the sub alternates of the Paulson Street extension Fi-
gures 7 or 8 are preferred as they:
- Avoid the former Motor Wheel industrial waste.dump site
- Avoid the Paulson property landfill area as much as
possible
- Have either insignificant or -no impact on the environment
such as wildlife, woodlots, wetlands, parks and open
spaces, endangered species, archaeological and community
resources and farmlands.
However, the sub alternate A (Figure 7) provides better
geometrics in road design thereby improving traffic safety. Also
it is a better alignment from a long range perspective should a
westward extension toward Logan or Capital City Airport be found
necessary.
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The sub alternate B (Figure 8) does not require any homes to be
purchased, though property from existing businesses would be re-
quired. The following sections discuss the impacts in detail"
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1-5-0 pROJECT COSTS
The project consists of construction ��of a new roadway on the
preferred alignment between US-27 and Lake Lansing Roid which is
extension of Paulson Strept along either the Sub Alternate A or B
alignment shown in Figs. 7 and B.
Sub Alternate A:
Follow Paulson Street directly from US-27 east
and extend to.Lake Lansing Road '
Sub Alternate B:
' Follow Howe -Avenue fromUS-27east approximately
1000 feet and connect with Paulson Street
extended, then continue with A as above. In
this Sub Alternate, new access would be
included to Granger Landfill to prevent the
trucks from using Paulson Street.
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99ijunIED COSTS
Right -of- Construc-
Way tion Total
Sub Alternate A
' (Paulson only) ~
City portion 355,000 245,000 600,000
Two. portion 100000 300,000 400000
TOTAL 455,O00 545,000 11000,000
Sub Alternate B
(Howe Ave, and
then Paulson)
City portion 230,000 280,000 510,000
Twp. portion 100,000 300,000 400,000
TOTAL 330,000 580,000 910,000
NOTE: These estimates are not based upon appraisals. At the
time of actual acquisition costs may change. Also some proper-
ties assumed partial may be full takes.
It is estimated that the acquisition of right-of-way, design,
letting out and above all arrangement of funding to implement the
project may take anywhere from one to two years or more. Mean-
while, at least the access road to Friedland Plant can be con-
structed as Phase I of the project.
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The EAU 02 thus would include an extension of either Paulson
QE Howe to provide access to Friedland Plant and also acquisition
of Vight-of-way for two lane gravel/soil stabilized Yoad. The
approximate cost of this phase would be $1OO,000.
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1.6-b__ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
1.6.1 LAND USE
The land in the study area can be divided into three sub areas;
A, B and C to reflect different rates of development as it exists
at present and as predicted for the future. (See Figure 5)
Sub Area # is a disproportionate blend of industrial/
manufacturing and relatively small residential usage. Motor
Wheel Corporation, Grace Chemicals, Friedland Iron and Metal
Compang, MSV Associates (mining) and Granger Land Development
(land fill operation) are the major industrial uses which con
a u o e area, w -
stitute bulk f the with
a small residential area closer
to US-27 and near Lake Lansing Road. All the alignments pass
through portions of landfill, mining area, 'vacant land and
bordering residential area^ '
The landfill area, approximately 120 acres (50 acres in City of
Lansing and the rest in township) would take approximately 20
years to fill. Thereafter it will be topped with a 2 foot layer
of clag and left undisturbed for another.15 gears before ang ex-
cavation to be allowed. During this time, however,surface use
of land may[ be permitted which may not disturb the clag cap.
The miming area to the south of the railroad track" approximately
20 acres, would take another four to five years to complete the
gravel mining operations.. Also the area has beeA identified as a
contaminated site bg the Department of Natural Resources. The
area used to be the property. of Motor Wheel and was used as a
dump for several gears until it was sold to a private owner who
started 'grawel mining operations. The depth of excavation goes
approximately sixtg feet below general ground level. The filling
of the 60 feet deep pit of approximately 20 acres may, however,
not begin until the area is approved by the Department of Natural
Resources. The remedial actions recommended for this site by DNR
in their report of Julg 1982 are included in Appendix B. The
future land use of this area and its timing would be dependent
upon the results of the remedial actions recommended and taken.
Currentlg there is no time frame for completion of remedial mea-
sures" The site has been accepted for inclusion on the Federal
National PrioritU List (Superfund).
If the road is built atop the contaminated sediments underneath,
the road will be'in jeopardy when the sediments are removed.
Also due to inclusion of the site on the Federal Guperfund Pro-
gram, what the Federal Government would do with the site is not
known at this time.
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LAND USE
Legal . y issues regarding liabilities also are unclear. If the Cit�
of Lansing were to own a portion of the site or to have purc *hased
an easement, they may be placing themselves in danger of a lia-
bility lawsuit. '
Toward the north side of Paulson Street approximately 22 acres of
land known as Paulson property is owned by the Citg of Lansing.
The site was a landfill for several gears. This large parcel is
located south of the Granger landfill operation.
No site specific data is available for this propertg. Although
the DNR does not have a statutory authority to prevent develop-
ment in this area, one has to be cognizant of the previous fill-
ing here. The Department of Natural Resources recommends the
cover be left undisturbed.
To the east of the City boundary and south of the railroad track
is several acres of land which had received demolition and other
inert material a few gears ago. Any redevelopment' of this area
would have to follow careful study and design.
To the south of Lake Lansing Road and east of the City limits is
approximately 40 acres of land currently being used as a Type III
landfill with fly ash only by the Board of Water and Light. The
operation would continue for another ten to fifteen years.
Thereafter, it would be reclaimed for development. This is the
only known landfill in the area whicb is not fraught with
contaminant problems or ang other restrictions on short term
usage for construction related activities.
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1.6.,2 TRANSPORTATION
The characteristics of the -transportation system in the area can
be indicated as follows:
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US-27
Lk Lam Rd
Paulson
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High St
N. High
Sheridan
ACT 51
State '
Trunkline/
FAUS. Principal Minor Major 'Truck
Local Collect. System Arterial Arterial Street Route
X _ X
X X X X
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X
X X
X X
X �X
X
+
As a result of construction of the proposed Industrial Access
Road some adjustments in the classification would take place,
such as additions of the new road on the Federal Aid Urban
System. Streets marked + uhder, the truck route column in the
` above table are in Class B with seasonal restrictions as compared
to the Class A which are all-weather truckroute^.
1.6.3 SOCIAL IMPACTS
The project will not produce any significantly adverse social
impacts as the proposed roadway will be passing for the most part
through the area which is currently being used for industrial
mining and landfill operations. There are nine homes on the
north side of Paulson Street near U8-27. It will be necessary to
acquire at least four of them. There is currently heavy truck
traffic on Paulson to and from the Granger landfill which ac-
cording to a recent survey adds up to approximately 400 trips a
day. Over 60% of the traffic on the road is truck traffic, as
shown below.
2 axle
vehicles (short base)
10% (N=466)
2 axle
vehicles (large base)
35%
3 axle
vehicles
43%
4 axle
vehicles
6%
6 axle
vehicles
5%
7 axle
vehicles
1%
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MINOR ARTERIAL
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TRUCK ROUTE
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INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD
TRANSPORTATION MAP A
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
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FIG. 14
INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD
TRANSPORTATION MAP B
CATA BUS ROUTES
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INGNAM CO.
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The potential for economic development of the currently vacant
and future reclaimed land parcels due to the construction of the
road would be greatly enhanced. The shifting of the traffic from
the portion of Lake Lansing Road west of the eastern City limits
to the new roadway would result in a safe and efficient facility
saving considerable amounts of fuel and money to the traveling
public.
1m6.5 NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IMPACTS
As the proposed roadway wiLl be built on reclaimed land and for a
short distance will be using the existing roadway alignment, no
lakes, rivers, streams, forests or wetlands would be affected.
Storm water runoff will be ' bsorbed in the ground or drained into
the 'storm water drainage stem when built. The Ingham County
Drain Commission will be contacted prior to construction of the
roadway. Permits where and if required will be obtained from the
Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources.
The sc:l erosion and sedimentation controls specified in the
Michigan Department of Transportation's 1979 standard specifica-
tions for construction will be followed for construction of the
project. .These controls pfovide a positive means to limit the
amount of soil erosion and will be strictly adhered to.
There is no park in the area and the impact on the womdlot or the
trees in the area, if any, would be insignificant. As the land
required for right-of-way within the City of Lansing and Lansing
Township is zoned residential (adopted ordinances March 3, 1983
and August 20, 1966) the project is not covered by the Farmland
Protection Act.
10606 FISH AND WILDLIFE
According to the the U.S. Department of Interior, Fish and
Wildlife Service (see Appendix), there are no Federally listed
endangered, threatened or proposed species present in the project
area. The project will not harm wildlife or their feeding,
nesting or breeding grounds. Also, there are no endangered
species, plants or animals or natural communities in the project
area, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
(see Appendix).
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7hc preferred alternative alignment along Paulson would
o pass
through various portions of soil types, Lczrthan-� and
Udzpsammenta, urban land, Capac Colwood complex ()'4� slopes) and
Marlette complex (2-12% slopes) and small portion --'-
a sma por on on the old
land fill. (See Figur, 8) Potential for engineering uses is poor
to good. -
� After passing over the dump soils near.the Paulson property, the
alignment passes through soils which have moderate to slow
permeability, high availablo water capacity and medium to slow
and ponded surface runoff. The potential of these soils for
highway construction is poor to fair. Some areas may be subject
to flooding due to soils being wet and muddy during wet periods
and hc;vy rains.
'
(he preferred alternate would require clearing, grading and
co:structon activities zn a!/arzety of soil types. Before design
activities, soil borings `and tests would be undertaken.
lhere are no historical or archaelogical sites that would be af-
fected by this project, according to the Department of State,
Director Michigan History Divzszon and State Historic Preserva-
tion Uffzcer (see Hppendix).
1�6o9 PARKS -AND RECREATION01 REAS
lhere are no parks or recreational areas that would be affected
_ bq this project.
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UpA Urban land--Capac-Colwood complex, 0 to 4 percent slopes
Utb Urban land --Marlette complex, 2 to 12 percent slopes
Source: Soil survey, Ingham County, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, 1979
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INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD
SOIL TYPES
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K6A8 AIR QUALITY IMPACTG
The proposed project -is located in Ingham County whicb is an
attainment area for carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone"
sulphur dioxide and total suspended particulates.
The proposed project will add capacity and facilitate traffic
flow. Past analysis of.projects of this type have shownthat the
improvement will aid in reducing the Vehicle emissions. It is
concluded, therefore, that there will be no significant impact on
local or regional air quality. The project falls in an area
where the State Implementation Plan is not required to contain
any transportation control measures. Therefore, the.conformity
procedures of 23 CFR 770 do not apply.
1o6o11 NOISE IMPACTS
The traffic on the newly proposed roadway is projected to be
14,205 vehicles per day or 1,433 during peak hours regardless of
any of the alternate alignments along Howe Avenue and Paulson
Street. The peak hour operating speed is assumed to be 35 mph
and a 3% mix of commercial traffic due to the industrial area
surrounding it.
The distance of nearest residential area on PaAlson is 60 feet
from the near lane of Sub alternate A, i.e., Paulson Street
alignment for which the predicted noise level is 67.4 dbA at the
building line. This is 0.4 dbA in excess*of the permissable 67
dbA. However, the existing noise level at this location is 67
dbA during peak hours. The change is not significant; by
vegetative screening at least the visual effect can be minimized.
For the Sub alternate 8., i.e., Howe Avenue -Paulson Street
alignment, the distance of the nearest residential area would be
250 to 300 feet and the predicted noise levels would be 59 dbA,
well within the permissible levels. These levels have been de-
termined based upon the FHWA and Michigan Department of Trans-
portation procedures.
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1.6^12 WATER MARM
Local sources of water for the Lansing area are the Saginaw For-
mation, the glacial. drift aquifers and the Grand and Red Cedar
Rivers. The City of Lansing obtains almost all of its water from
the Saginaw Formation and some from the outwash along the Grand
River. The quality of water .is generally good.
The area is not believed to be a recharge area to the Saginaw
Formation Formation and the old Motor Wheel dump is located on the Mason
Esker. '
After the construction of the road" the highway surface runoff
would be expected to be very high in salts but these concentra-
tions would be significantly diluted by runoff from unsalted land
areas. Similarly, vehicle generated chemical pollutants and
solid wastes such as oil, grease, asbestos and other materials
such as heavy metale would also pass through t.e storm water
system into the ground water. However, the overall effect would
not be significantly different from the No Action Alternate as
the traffic miles would be similar in both cases.
A storm water study completed in 1981Afor the area found that
there is nonatural storm drainage outlet for the north part of
Lansing and Lansing township, which includes the study area. The
study recommended several alternatives including a Ground Water
Recharge Facility. Any implementation of the recommendations,
however, would take place.after an agreement between the involved
agencies and a decision. by the Michigan. Dept.* of Natural Re-
sources and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the
old Motor Wheel Dump site.
1o6z13 CONSTRUCTION
Several negative impacts will occur during the construction of
this project such as increased, noise levels, increased air pol-
lution and storm water runoff pollution. These increases will
result due to operation of construction equipment, dust due to
the operation of equipment and soil erosion due to grading ac-
tivities.
The increased air pollution and noise levels during construction
are unavoidable but short lived. As the developed area near the
project is very small, for most of the length of the road the
negative impacts would not affect anyone. For built up area near
US-27 traffic will be diverted safely during construction.
Every effort will be made to assure that the construction will
take place in as short a time as practicable and to keep the
negative impacts to a minimum.
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The proposed road would require an 80 to 100 feet right-of-way
for a four lane roadway. Additional land acquisition will be
necessary in the whole length. The portion of Howe and Paulson
St. near US-27 has approximately 50 feet of right of way avail-
able.
The Paulson Street alignment would require acquisition of some
residential properties. Howe Avenue alignment would require ac-
quisition of portions of at least three businesses. Please refer
to the Conceptual Stage Relocation Plan in this report for more
details.
jol,IJ UTILITIES
The alignments under study do not intercept the telephone and
electric lines. Most of the Lansing portion of the area is
served by combined sanitary and storm sewers, however, the
northern part of Lansing in the study area and in the Lansing
Township portion does not have storm sewers. Study has been
conducted and recommendations of the study have yet to be imple-
mented.
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1.7.0 COORDINATION
During the preparation of this document, the following agencies
were consulted:
. Michigan Dept. of Transportation - Local Govt. Div.
. Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources
. Ingham County Health Dept. '
. Lansing Board of Water and Light
. Michigan Department of State --History Division
. U.S. Department of Interior and Wildlife Serlice
. Consumers Power Company
. Michigan Bell Telephone Company
At the meetings held by the Planning Division staff with the -
Board of Water and Light, Ingham County Health Departme6t and
Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the environmental is-
sues associated with the former Motor Wheel dump site were dis-
cussed which resulted in documentation of the information in-
cluded in the present report. It was pointed out that appropri-
ate actions are under way currently for resolution of the prob-
lems of the contaminated site.
A meeting with the representatives of the Motor Wheel Corporation
also indicated that they were cooperating with the Ingham Countg
Health, Department and the Michigan Department of Natural Re-
sources in monitoring and evaluating the results of the tests on
the contaminated site. A meeting with Friedland Iron and Metal
Company administration was also held. That Administration be-
lieved that the proposed road will be an improvement to the ac-
cess to the plant and satisfy the concerns of the residents.
The comments from he U.S. Department of Interior, Fish and
Wildlife Service regarding Paulson Park came as a result of an
incorrect identification of what should be Paulson property. The
land is not a park, as is clear from'a letter from.the Lansing
Parks and Recreation Department in the Appendix. So no Section 4
(f) statement would be -necessary. There is no significant impact
on any woodlot or wetland as there are none on the alignments
under consideration.
Lansing Township and the Ingham County Road Commission also in-
dicated that the proposed roadw y would be an improvement in
acccessibility in the area.
Meetings were also held to discuss the project with the City of
East Lansing and the Tri-Countg Regional Planning Commission.
The correspondence with many of these is attached in the Appen-
dix.
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1-8.0 CONCEPTUAL STAGE RELOCATION PLAN
The purpose of this plan is to provide;
a) an estimate of households to be displaced
b) a discussion of available housing in the area and the
ability to provide suitable relocation housing.
c) a discussion of the actions proposed to remedy insuffi-
cient relocation housing, including 'a commitment to housing
of last resort, if necessary.
d) an estimate of number, type and size of businesses to be
displaced~
e) solutions to assist displacees in locating decent, safe
and sanitary housing, minimize hardships on affected resi-
dents, provide financial assistance to eligible residents in
acqordance with federal regulations and to treat project
area residents with respect and respond to needs promptly.
The housing in this area is standard: which means relatively few
defects and may require only cosmetic treatment in some cases
such as a coat of paint. Almost all housing 7stock is single
family and the majority of them are owner occupied.
NO ACTION ALTERNATE:
No acquisition would be needed for the No Action Alternate.
SUB ALTERNATE A:
Three different options for acquisition of properties were ana-
lgzed. First; buy all residential properties to the'nortb side
of Paulson, which would need nine (9) homes to be purchased.
Second; buy 100 feet right -of -wag all along which would need five
(5) homes and partial take on four. Third; buy 100 feet right -
of -wag except for a short distance in the middle 600 feet from
east of Hunt Street to east of the western boundary of the large
pa!`cel owned bg G. Francis, where 80 feet would be purchased.
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This option would require purchase of three (3) homes and partial
take on six (6) properties. The following table summarizes the
situation.
'
# Dwelling
# Dwelling units,
PROPERTY units, expected
ACQUISITION requiring part. takes
OPTIONS relocation (land only)
1) All N. Side 9 -0-
2) 100 ft ROW 5' 4
3) 100/80/100 ft
right-of-way 3 6
All housing units indicated to be acquired are'single family. No
businesses or non-profit organizations would be displaced. One
office room structure currently used by Granger Landfill Company
would need .to be acquired in oitions 1 and 2 but not in 3.
The cost of acquisition of right of way used in the estimates
includes $15000 relocation payments to owner occupants, $4,000
per unit for demolition and $7000 for appraisals, review, title,
et cetera~
The* estimated cost of acquisitions only of the dwelling units '
ranges between $35,500 and $38,500. Please see the General Note
2 below for the basis of cost estimation.
SUB ALTERNATE B: Along Howe Avenue and then along Paulson St.
extended.
This alternate was designed to avoid the acquisition of residen-
tial properties along Paulson Street. However, additional
right-of-way would be acquired from businesses along Howe Avenue
east of US-27 for*the roadway. There would be no residential
units involved for this sub alternate.
Exc9pt for acquisition of portion of one building owned by a
bpsiness all acquisition is from vacant land. The cost of ac-
quisition is based upon the total value of the property.
Please see the General Note 2 below for the ba is of cost esti-
mate.
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GENERAL NOTES FOR COST OF 6999I9I1I9N OF RIGHTBFAAY
1. The 1980 Census Block Statistics show that in the affected
census block there are a total of 33 persons of which there is no
minority and only one person who is over 65 years of age which
indicates that there would be no significant impact on minorities
or the elderly due to any acquisitions. The 1980 Census data
shows that the residents in this area had income levels of 22%
loss than the City's median income level.
2. It may be pointed out that the estimated Cost of acquisition
of right-of-way is based upon the assessed values of properties
as maintained bythe City Assesso"'s office and not upon the
Mraisals and thus may be significantly different from the ac-
tual cost of acquisition. Also, some properties for which par-
tial take has been estimated may be full takes thus impacting the
cost estimates included here. '
NOwunt Hemming
The !City of Lansing, through the Planning and Municipal Develop-
ment Department, has been assisting relocation of families and
individuals. The Development Division staff offers assistance in
relocation of the people.
A letter from the Director of the Development Division, attached
at the end of this section, states that adequate replacement
housing is available in the Lansing area to meet the needs of
lhose-families or individuals that might be displaced by thc road
project. The available housing would be decent, safe and sani-
tar..
k99AMitigu/Rolggatign Plan
Subscquent to the required p'ublic hearing release of the Final
Environmental Assessment and City Council's final approval of an
alternative, acquisition and relocatinn procedures as outlined
below would be followed. No relocation would be required if the
No Action Alternative is selectod.
The City Relocation stiff would conduct preliminary interviews
with the persons to be displaced by the project. These inter-
views would obtain the necessary information concerning apprais-
als and potential relocation problems. The interviewer would
provide a booklet setting forth appraisal, acquisition and relo-
cation procedures including rights, privileges and eligibility
requirements for relocation payments. Further, proposed ap-
praisal/ acquisition and construction schedules would be provi-
ded.
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The City would assign an experienced staff person to conduct'
onduc in-
terviews and assist persons to be displaced in filing claims for
replacement housing and moving expenses. A list of decent, safe
and sanitary housing within the displacees~ ability to pay is
maintained by the City Relocation staff and would be provided.
The City would retain an independent appraiser to conduct
appraisals on the property to be acquired. The appraisals would,
be reviewed by the City and the full approved price would be of-
fered to the owner as just compensation for acquisition of the
necessary right -of -wag. Separate files would be maintained for
acquisition, relocation and the demolition of properties. Owners
and occupants would be provided a 90 day notice to vacate the
property in accordance with federal and state regulations. Upon
relocation of the occupants the City would proceed to implement
demolition procedures to clear the right-of-way of'structures.
All relocation and acquisition related activities carried out in,
conjunction with this project would be in accordance with the
Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of
1970, as amended.
In summary, Onsidering the availability of existing housing, the
lack of business relocation, a relatively small number of
displacees and the experience of the staff performing the tasks,
it is anticipated that this task can be accomplished without
difficulty.
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APE—I.ENDIX—LetterFrom Flsei7ciea
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MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE
RICHARD H. AUSTIN SECRETARY OF STATE
October 29, 1984
Mr. Kunwar Rajendra, P.E.
Principal Planner
City of Lansing
Department`of Planning and
Municipal Development
2nd Floor, Washington Square Annex
119 `Torth T•7ashington Square
Lansing, MI 48933
Re: ER 7808
Dear Mr. Rajendra:
LANSING
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MICHIGAN 48918
MICHIGAN HISTORY DIVISION
ADMINISTRATION, PUBLICATIONS
RESEARCH,'ANO HISTORIC SITES
208 N. Capitol Avenue
517- 373-0510
STATE ARCHIVES
3405 N. Logan Street
517-373-0512
STATEMUSEUM
208 N. Capitol Avenue
517-373-0515
The Michigan History Division has reviewed the following pro-
ject and concludes that it will have no effect on any cultural
resources either eligible for or'listed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Lake Lansing Road !•7idening from US-27 East -.yard and
Alternate Road Alignments, Paulson, Howe & Chilson
Roads, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan
Should you have any questions or require further assistance,
please contact the Environmental Revie�a Coordinator for the
Michigan History Division at (517) 373-0510.
Thank you for the opportunity to cor:rent and for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Martha M. Bigelow
Director, Michigan History Division
and
State Historic Preservation Officer
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BY: Katrlr�n B. Eckert
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
cc: Paul McAllister —`MOT
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Michigan Natural Features Inventory
Stevens T. Mason Building
Post Office Box 30028
.y' Lansing, Michigan 48909
517 / 373-1552
6'ctoDer 1984
Kunwar Rajenda, P.E.
Transportation Coordinator
Planning Division
City of Lansing
119 :forth Washington Square
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Dear Mr. Rajenda:
Thank you for your data request of October 26, 1984 regarding
the industrial access road project in north Lansing.
Our records indicate that there are no occurrences of endangered
species or natural communities in the area in question.
We hope the above information is useful in your planning.
Sincerely,
Stuart'Ouwinga J
Data Manager,
Michigan ;7atural Features Inventory
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DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
.�® t.!+3► Department of Planning and Municipal Development
2nd Floor. Washington Square Annex
119 N. Washington Square
_ Lansing, Michigan 48933
(517) 483-4040
Terry J. McKane. Mayor
November 14, 1984 f
Mr. Kunwar Raj.endra
Department of Planning & Municipal Development
Planning Division
2nd Floor, Washington Square Annex
119 N. Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48933
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RE: Industrial Access Road
Dear Mr. Rajendra:
This is written to confirm that, in iffy opinion, adequate
replacement housing is available in the Lansing area to meet
the needs of those families or individuals that might be dis-
placed by the subject project. This opinion is based upon my
familiarity with the -Lansing sales and rental housing mirkets,
which has accommodated the numerous families displaced by govern -
men: funded public improvements over the last ten (10) years.
This Office has been reseonsible for relocating a number Of
these displaced families, and the sales and rental housing markets
can certainly accommodate those four (4) or five (3) displacements
that may be generated by the subject project.
If you have any questions on this matter, please contact me.
Sincerely,
CITY OF LANSING, MlICHIGAIN
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND MUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMEZdT
DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Ronald G.'Stonehouse
RGS:eg Development Division Director
"Equal O000rtunity Employer-
Nt United States Department of the Interior
c FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 1N IMPLY uYLl to:
East Lansing Field Office (ES)
�. , , .•� Room 302 , Manly Miles Building
1403 S. Harrison Road 3/-
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
November 23 , 1984
Mr. Kunwar Rajendra
Planninu Civision
Department of Planning and Municipal Development
119 North Washington Square
Lansing, ;Michigan 48933
Dear Mr. Rajendra:
This responds to your October 29, 1984 letter requesting our comments on a proposal to
constrict an Industrial Access Road in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.
These comhnnents ;)roviae technical assistance only and. CO not constitute the report of the
Secretary of the Interior on t',e project within the meaning of Section 2(b) of the Fish
and. Wildlife Ccordi nation .act, nor do they represent the review comments of the U.S.
Department of tte Interior on any forthcoming environmental statement.
General Comments:
'. e havre field insnected the project site. A small wetland system is located finmeaiately
east of where the proposed alignment will connect to Chilson Road. Additionally, the
aligrnent will traverse a woodlof and the southern pdrt of Paulson Park. Impacts on
fish and ::i 1 dl i fe species associated :-ri th the wetland and t:�e woodl of should be
addrasse,l in Vie assessment. T:e assessment should also identify 4(f) lands associated
:iith the .rorosed devel;,pr.:znt.
Ere an^erit Species Act Comments:
A. reviaw of inforTrati.on in our files indicates there are nb Federally -listed endangered,
V'reatened or proposed species present in the project area. This precludes the need for
further action on this project as rewired by the 1973 Endangered Species Act, as
arended• Should the project be modified or new information become available that
indicates listed or proposed species may be affected, consultation should be initiated.
1-le appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments. If we can be of further
assistance please contact Clob Owens at (517) 337-6656 or at the above address.
Sincerely yours,
David A. Best
Acting Field Supervisor
cc: MIDNR, Snviron. Enf. Sec., Lansing, MI
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I N T E R O F F I C E C O M M U N I C A T I O N
TO: Kunwar Rajendra Trans ortation Coordinator
FROM,: Peter Stoughton, Landscape Architect DATE: December 10 1984
Lansing Parks and Recreation Dept.
SUBJECT: Paulson Park
The following are in response to your memo dated 12/6/84.
1. Paulson Park (as it is named) is under the jurisdiction of
Parks and Recreation, but it is not classified as a park.
2. There is no lien nor restriction on the deed for this property.
3. The sale of the property has been approved by the voters and it
is listed for sale.
4. Public Service purchased the property in 1939 and used it'as a
dump until 1958. It was transferred to Parks and Recreation
at that time. It has been untouched since then. I am not
aware of any soil borings within the property.
PS/smm
PLANNING 01V18lON
STATE OF MICHIGAN
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
THO!:AS J. ANDERSON t
E. R CAROLLO
MARLENE J. FLUMARTY _ JAMES J. BLANCHARD, Governor
STEPHEN F MONSMA - -
0.STEWARTMYERS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 3/c!
RAYMOND POUPORE
HARRY H. WHITELEY RONALD 0. SKOOG. DiracV
Region III Headquarters
Box 30028
Lansing, Michigan 48909 .
October 24, 1984
Mr. Kunwar Rajendra
City of Lansing
2nd Floor, Washington Square Annex
119 North Washington Square
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Re: New Road North Lansing Area
Ingham County
Dear Mr. Rajendra:
This letter is a response to your October 15, 1984, correspondence. I will
respond to each item using the same outline from your letter..
A. Motor Wheel Site
1. The former Motor Wheel dump site has been listed on the State of
Michigan Act 307 list as a site of known groundwater contamination.
Also,,the site has been accepted for inclusion on the Federal
National Priority List (Superfund). Sampling of monitoring wells
on -site continue to show contamination.
2. The boundary of surface contamination would be limited to the
property boundaries. At this time, surface contamination is
supposed to have been cleaned up.
,The boundary of groundwater contamination is unknown at this time.
The boundary of groundwater contamination may extend beyond the
property lines.
3. The contaminants found in the groundwater include some heavy metals
and several volatile organic chemicals. The contamination would be
considered severe if it were to get to a water supply well. Also,
from a strictly environmental stand point the contamination is
considered most severe. A resource has been rendered not useable.
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Mr. Kunwar Rajendra
October 24, 1984
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4. If additional sediment contamination is discovered, then those sediments
will be removed. A groundwater purging and treatment system will most
likely be utilized to address the groundwater contamination.
5. Currently there is no time frame for completion of remedial measures.
6. If the road is built atop contaminated sediments, the road will be
in jeopardy when the sediments are removed.
A final comment regarding the Motor !-!heel site has to do with the.
Federal Superfund Program. ;that the Federal Government will do to
the site is not known at this time. Legal issues regarding liabilities
are also unclear. If the City of Lansing were to own a portion of
the site or to have purchased an easement, they may be placing them-
selves in danger -of a liability lawsuit.
B. Paulson Prooerty
• 1. No site specific data available. However, extensive subsurface
information available for the Granger Landfill to the North and east.
• 2. Although the Depart.:,ent has no statutory authority to prevent
development in this area, you should be cognizant of the previous
filling here and the many unknowns associated with it. We would
recommend the cover be left undisturbed.
C. Landfill to the East of the Railroad Tracks
1. The site had problems with a high water table. This site was
only licensed to receive demolition and other inert materials.
2. The same precautions that apply to B(2) apply here. There could be
restrictions related to well installation and use. Again, any
development should take the previous land use into consideration.
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to call me at the
telephone number listed below.
DOC:sI
cc: B. Ceru
Sincerely,
GRO'UND:L;TER QUALITY DIVISION
Daniel 0. Cummins, Geologist
Lansing Compliance District
517-322-1300