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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-23 Impact Analysis Statement Impact Analysis Statement Carmeuse Lime and Stone Clear Brook, VA Stonewall Magisterial District Frederick County, VA December 19, 2022 Rev June 12, 2023 Prepared for: Carmeuse Lime and Stone 508 Quarry Lane Clear Brook, VA 22624 Prepared by: Stowe Engineering, PLC 103 Heath Court Winchester, VA 22602 Carmeuse Lime & Stone Clear Brook, VA 1 IMPACT ANALYSIS STATEMENT Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Clear Brook, VA Introduction This project involves the expansion of an existing limestone surface mine near Clear Brook, Frederick County, VA. The project is east of the Winchester & Western Railroad, north of Brucetown Road, and south of Woodbine Road. The site will not be open to the public, and access for Carmeuse mining vehicles will be through an existing tunnel under Brucetown Road. Figure 1 shows the location of the project. The tax parcels included in the project area are listed in Table 1 and comprise 391.87 acres. Table 1 Parcels within the Project Area KEY Tax Map OWNER USE ZONING ACREAGE NOTE O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 RA AGRICULTURAL RA R11 34-((8))-1-5 AGRICULTURAL AGRICULTURAL RA R10 34-((8))-1-4 R9 34-((8))-1-3 RA R8 34-((8))-1-2 AGRICULTURAL RA AGRICULTURAL RA R7 34-((8))-1-1 AGRICULTURAL AGRICULTURAL RA R6 34-((A))--10F R5 34-((A))--10E RA R4 34-((A))--10D AGRICULTURAL RA AGRICULTURAL RA R3 34-((A))--10B AGRICULTURAL R2 34-((A))--10A AGRICULTURAL RAR134-((A))--10 23.027 5.000 5.647 5.539 5.000 26.694 2.853 2.749 2.005 2.000 2.000 KEY Tax Map OWNER USE ZONING ACREAGE NOTE O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 1 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 1 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 TOTAL 391.87 Notes: 1. acerage is a portion of the entire parcel RESIDENTIAL RA R22 33-((A))--129G R21 34-((A))--129A RA R20 34-((A))--7 RESIDENTIAL RA RESIDENTIAL RA RESIDENTIAL RA R19 34-((A))--129E RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL RA R18 34-((1))--A R17 34-((A))--8A RA R16 34-((8))-1-17 RESIDENTIAL RA AGRICULTURAL RA R15 34-((8))-1-9 AGRICULTURAL AGRICULTURAL RA R14 34-((8))-1-8 R13 34-((8))-1-7 R12 34-((8))-1-6 AGRICULTURAL RA 51.887 8.854 5.003 18.228 2.000 3.295 3.142 3.037 33.906 137.612 42.388 Carmeuse Lime & Stone Clear Brook, VA 2 Figure 1 Project Location Map (nts) The rezoning site is currently agricultural with farm buildings and one house. The site is bounded by the Winchester & Western Railroad on the west, undeveloped land to the east, Woodbine Road to the north and Turkey Run to the south. PROJECT AREA Carmeuse Lime & Stone Clear Brook, VA 3 Site Suitability 100 Year Flood Plains – The project area has a floodplain on the south. Turkey Run parallels the southern boundary of the project area and its floodplain also extends into the project area. Figure 2 shows the FEMA flood hazard mapping with this floodplain area. About 10 acres of the Turkey Run floodplain extend towards the mining area. Current plans call for impacts to this stream and wetland to be avoided. Figure 2 Floodplain Map PROJECT AREA Carmeuse Lime & Stone Clear Brook, VA 4 Wetlands – A desktop review of the US Fish and Wildlife Service's National Wetland Inventory mapping shows there are wetlands on the site. Figure 3 shows the location of wetlands mapped by the agency. Carmeuse Lime & Stone Clear Brook, VA 5 Figure 3 National Wetland Inventory Map Project Location Carmeuse Lime & Stone Clear Brook, VA 6 There are two freshwater ponds shown as wetland areas on the NWI map. Prior to any site work activity the entire site will be reviewed to confirm the presence of these and other wetlands. Any permits required for the wetland areas will be obtained from the appropriate agency. Steep Slopes – Based on field observations and 5 ft contour mapping provided by the Frederick County GIS, the site has been found to be generally flat, without any steep slopes. Mature Woodlands – There are no areas of mature woodlands on the site. Prime Agricultural Soils – Based on data from the USDA Web Soil Survey, the soils are classified as shown in Table 2. Of the soils listed, 3B Blairton silt loam, 14B Frederick Poplimento, 29 Massanetta loam, and 32B Oaklet silt loam are recognized by the USDA as prime farmland soils. Figure 4 shows the soils map. Table 2 Soil Units in Project Area Carmeuse Lime & Stone Clear Brook, VA 7 Carmeuse Lime & Stone Clear Brook, VA 8 Figure 4 USDA Soils Map Soil or Bedrock Conditions which would create Construction Difficulties or Hazards – A review of the USDA Web Soil Survey indicates that the depth restrictive features in some areas is over 80 inches, while in others it is 20 to 40 inches. Given that a surface mine is the proposed use, blasting is expected to remove the surface rock and ore. Surrounding Properties The proposed rezoning area is bordered by properties zoned RA on the north, east and south. To the west is the Winchester and Western Railroad with properties zoned M1 to the west of it. Table 3 lists the adjoining owners, their property’s zoning, and use. Table 3 Adjoining Owners, Zoning and Land Use Traffic Stowe Engineering has prepared a Traffic Diversion Study for the project. The study shows that the proposed mine expansion will not generate new traffic, but local roadways will be affected. Woodside Road will be relocated to the east side of the rezoning area, which moves it from the KEY Tax Map OWNER USE ZONING SEMPLES, CAROL THARPE, TRUSTEE 331 WOODBINE RD. CLEAR BROOK, VA 22624 WHITE HALL INVESTMENTS, LLC 331 WOODBINE RD. CLEAR BROOK, VA 22624 BODEN, MCHAEL, ET.AL 3026 WOODBSIDE RD. CLEAR BROOK, VA 22624 BODEN, MCHAEL, ET.AL 3026 WOODBSIDE RD. CLEAR BROOK, VA 22624 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 AY, CARL C. JR. TRUSTEE PO BOX 295 CLEAR BROOK, VA 22624 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 WILSON, ROBERT E. ET.AL. 570 GRACE CHURCH RD. CLEAR BROOK, VA 22624 HOTTLE, CHRISTOPHER M., ET.AL. 1761 BRUCETOWN RD. CLEAR BROOK, VA 22624 BUTLER, KEVIN WARREN, ET.AL. PO BOX 58 CLEAR BROOK, VA 22624 A9 34-((A))--120 RESIDENTIAL RA A11 34-((2))--24E RESIDENTIAL RA RESIDENTIAL RA A10 34-((2))--A RAA734-((A))--10C AGRICULTURAL A6 34-((A))--126 A5 34-((A))--129I RA A4 34-((A))--129H AGRICULTURAL RA RESIDENTIAL RA RESIDENTIAL RAA134-((A))--5A AGRICULTURAL RA AGRICULTURAL RA A3 34-((A))--129 RESIDENTIAL A2 34-((A))--5C KEY Tax Map OWNER USE ZONING O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) COMPANY 6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY SUITE 301 FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 RUSSEL, GLEN E. TRUSTEE, ET.AL. 2619 WOODSIDE RD. CLEAR BROOK, VA 22624 RUSSEL, GLEN E. TRUSTEE, ET.AL. 2619 WOODSIDE RD. CLEAR BROOK, VA 22624 BROWN, JEFFERY D. 271 BRANSON SPRING RD. CLEAR BROOK, VA 22624 DICKERSON, LINDSAY NICOLE 271 BRANSON SPRING RD. CLEAR BROOK, VA 22624 BRANSON SPRINGS, LLC. 800 LAKE WINDERMERE CT. GREAT FALLS, VA 22066 OJAUSMANI, INC. 653 NESTING LN. MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709 FREDERICK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD PO BOX 3508 WINCHESTER, VA 22604 LESTER PROPERTIES - VA 1111 2ND AVE S. LESTER PRAIRIE, MN 55354 GPT BTS BUSINESS BLVD. OWNER, LLC PO BOX 1232 HICKSVILLE, NY 11802 A20 33-((A))--6C STORAGE M1 RAA2334-((A))--4 LOGISTICS STORAGE M1A2133-((A))--6A A19 33-((A))--105 VACANT RA A16 34-((A))--8 RESIDENTIAL RA AGRICULTURAL RA A18 33-((A))--105D A17 34-((A))--8B VACANT M1 RA AGRICULTURAL EM A14 34-((1))--B A13 34-((A))--11A AGRICULTURAL RA A15 34-((A))--87 RESIDENTIAL A12 34-((A))--11 AGRICULTURAL EM Carmeuse Lime & Stone Clear Brook, VA 9 proposed mine area. The relocated portion of the road will be constructed as a two-lane paved roadway from Grace Church Road to its intersection with Woodbine Road. Also, Branson Springs Road will terminate in a cul de sac east of the W&W Railroad crossing, and Woodside Road will also terminate in a cul de sac just east of the W&W Railroad crossing near the Titan concrete plant. Figure 5 shows the location of these roadway features. Mining equipment will cross Brucetown Road through an existing tunnel under the road. Carmeuse customers will continue to use the existing entrance on Brucetown Road. Carmeuse Lime & Stone Clear Brook, VA 10 Figure 5 Proposed Roadway Modifications Sewage Conveyance and Treatment Wastewater generated on the site will be in Port-a-Pottys which will be maintained by private haulers. Wastewater will be transported to the Opequon Creek Water Reclamation facility where it will be treated. Carmeuse Lime & Stone Clear Brook, VA 11 Water Supply There will not be a need for potable water in the mine area. Excess water from the mine could potentially be used to supply drinking water to Frederick County citizens and businesses. Drainage Drainage from the area flows east via Turkey Run and Duncan Run. Surface runoff from the mining area will be routed through stormwater management facilities to control the quantity and quality of stormwater leaving the site. Solid Waste Disposal Facilities There is no planned solid waste stream associated with this project. If solid waste should occur, it will be collected and disposed of by private haulers. The solid waste generated in the mine, if any, will be transferred to the Frederick County Landfill Facility by private licensed commercial carriers. Historical Site and Structures A review of the online Virginia Dept. of Historic Resources records shows several historic architectural or archeological sites in the proposed project area. Figure 6 shows the Dept of Historic Resources map showing the location of the features. The following brief descriptions correlate to the feature ID number. Site 034-5138. A review of the VA Department of Historic Resources records showed this resource as a barn on Woodside Road, constructed between 1946 and 1991 with no discernable style. Site 034-0730. The VA Department of Historic Resources records showed this resource as the Dangerfield-Phelps-Robinson, House, currently known as Mt Prospect. It was constructed in 1810Ca during the Early National Period (1790-1829). Mt Prospect is unusual in that is a stone house which burned and was partially rebuilt using brick. Site 034-0731. The VA Department of Historic Resources records identified this site as the Branson-Stephenson-Huyett-Light House, currently known as Woodside. The house was constructed in the 1840Ca Antebellum Period (1839-1860). Site 034-1053. The VA Department of Historic Resources records also showed this resource as the David Shaull house, currently known as the - Anderson – Reese House. The house was constructed in 1845Ca Antebellum Period (1830-1860). Site 44FK0697. The VA Department of Historic Resources records also showed this site as a small trash scatter near the Mt. pleasant house. Carmeuse Lime & Stone Clear Brook, VA 12 Figure 6 VA Department of Historic Resources Map Carmeuse Lime & Stone Clear Brook, VA 13 Impact on Community Facilities Educational Facilities – This project will not add children to the school system. Emergency Services – the Frederick County Sheriff Department will provide Police protection. The property is in the first response area for the Clear Brook Fire and Rescue station. Therefore, response times from the station to the site are reasonable. Parks and Recreation – This project will not add to the population of Frederick County and, therefore, will not increase the demand for Parks and Recreational services. Solid Waste – As previously stated, solid waste is not expected to be generated on the site, but if any occurs it will be collected and transported by private haulers to the Frederick County land fill.