4-Lane Higher Speed CTH M (STH 113 to CTH K)
SECTION 4 ALTERNATIVE IMPACTS
4.03 CONNECTORS A Connector A
Connector A is associated with the 13W and 15W alignments and allows them to connect with the 12E and 4E Alternatives. It requires about 17 acres of farm land and requires two relocations. It travels diagonally through the Kruscher and Kippley properties, severing a small portion of each. It also goes directly through the Carr property, probably eliminating its utility. See Figure 4.03-1.
B. Connector B
Connector B is associated with the 13W and 15W alignments and allows them to connect with Alternative 13E. The Connector is lcoated on top of County K, requiring the relocation of the
County K Co u n ty Q A
Figure 4.03-1 Connector A Impacts
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County K roadway to the north. It is the realignment of County K that creates more impacts than the impacts associated with the connector. Two relocations probably would be needed with this alternative. Figure 4.03-2 illustrates some of these effects.
The realignment of County K will touch the Wagner property and diagonally sever a portion of the Kippley farm. This severance will have less effect than if it had been the North Mendota Parkway because driveways and crossing would occur on the realigned County K.
4.04 SUMMARY OF EFFECTS–WEST ALTERNATIVES
Table 4.04-1 summarizes the direct land impacts and severances associated with the different west alternatives and their combinations with Connectors. Table 4.04-2 summarizes how these alternatives meet the evaluation criteria discussed in Section 1.
WEST ALTERNATIVES AG RES BUS ENV. CORRIDOR Total WETLAND RELOCATION
13W ALIGNMENT 112.8 0.0 0.0 8.6 121.4 3.7 3 LOCAL ROADS 10.6 0.0 0.0 0.4 11.0 0.0 0 CONNECTOR A 16.8 0.0 0.0 2.1 18.9 0.6 2 TOTAL 140.2 0.0 0.0 11.1 151.3 4.3 5 13W ALIGNMENT 112.8 0.0 0.0 8.6 121.4 3.7 3 LOCAL ROADS 10.6 0.0 0.0 0.4 11.0 0.0 0 CONNECTOR B 6.9 0.0 0.0 7.9 14.8 3.2 0
CONNECTOR B (LOCAL ROADS) 5.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.8 0.0 2
TOTAL 136.1 0.0 0.0 16.9 153.0 6.9 5 15W ALIGNMENT 87.9 0.5 1.0 15.5 104.9 4.1 5 LOCAL ROADS 8.5 0.0 0.0 0.5 9.0 0.0 0 CONNECTOR A 16.8 0.0 0.0 2.1 18.9 0.6 2 TOTAL 113.2 0.5 1.0 18.1 132.8 4.7 7 15W ALIGNMENT 87.9 0.5 1.0 15.5 104.9 4.1 5 LOCAL ROADS 8.5 0.0 0.0 0.5 9.0 0.0 0 CONNECTOR B 6.9 0.0 0.0 7.9 14.8 3.2 0
CONNECTOR B (LOCAL ROADS) 5.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.8 0.0 2
TOTAL 109.1 0.5 1.0 23.9 134.5 7.3 7 14W ALIGNMENT 93.4 0.0 2.2 2.3 97.9 2.2 4 LOCAL ROADS 5.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.5 0.0 0 CONNECTOR A 16.8 0.0 0.0 2.1 18.9 0.6 2 TOTAL 115.7 0.0 2.2 4.4 122.3 2.8 6 14W ALIGNMENT 93.4 0.0 2.2 2.3 97.9 2.2 4 LOCAL ROADS 5.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.5 0.0 0 CONNECTOR B 6.9 0.0 0.0 7.9 14.8 3.2 0
CONNECTOR B (LOCAL ROADS) 5.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.8 0.0 2
TOTAL 111.6 0.0 2.2 10.2 124.0 5.4 6
4W ALIGNMENT 123.7 0.0 0.0 1.1 124.8 0.4 0
LOCAL ROADS 3.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.0 0.0 0
TOTAL 126.7 0.0 0.0 1.1 127.8 0.4 0
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Alignment 13W Connector A Alignment 13W Connector B Alignment 15W Connector A Alignment 15W Connector B Alignment 14W Connector A Alignment 14W Connector B Alignment 4W
Long Term Freeway Conversion
Concepts
Area Mapped for Corridor, Including Local Roads Agricultural – 140.2 acres Residential – 0.0 acres Business – 0.0 acres Env. Corridor – 11.1 acres Total – 151.3 acres
Agricultural – 136.1 acres Residential – 0.0 acres Business – 0.0 acres Env. Corridor – 16.9 acres Total – 153.0 acres
Agricultural – 113.2 acres Residential – 0.5 acres Business – 1.0 acres Env. Corridor – 18.1 acres Total – 132.8 acres
Agricultural – 109.1 acres Residential – 0.5 acres Business – 1.0 acres Env. Corridor – 23.9 acres Total – 134.5 acres
Agricultural – 115.7 acres Residential – 0.0 acres Business – 2.2 acres Env. Corridor – 4.4 acres Total – 122.3 acres
Agricultural – 111.6 acres Residential – 0.0 acres Business – 2.2 acres Env. Corridor – 10.2 acres Total – 124.0 acres
Agricultural – 126.7 acres Residential – 0.0 acres Business – 0.0 acres Env. Corridor – 1.1 acres Total – 127.8 acres
Farm Severance 10 Farms 11 Farms 11 Farms 12 Farms 7 Farms 8 Farms 5 Farms
Relocations 5 Relocations 5 Relocations 7 Relocations 7 Relocations 6 Relocations 6 Relocations 0 Relocations
Wetland Impacts* 4.3 acres 6.9 acres 4.7 acres 7.3 acres 2.8 acres 5.4 acres 0.4 acres
Consistency with City of Middleton NW Quad Plan
Generally consistent. Located on northern edge of City, but ¼ mile
south of conceptual route
Generally consistent. Located on northern edge of City, but ¼ mile
south of conceptual route
Generally consistent. Located outside 20 yr growth area . Closely matches conceptual route
Generally consistent. Located outside 20 yr growth area . Closely matches conceptual route
Less consistent. North of County K so less likely to serve the City
Less consistent. North of County K so less likely to serve the City
Generally inconsistent. More than mile from boundary so less likely
to serve the City
Consistency with City of Middleton
Comp Plan
Generally consistent. Avoids bisecting near term growth area.
Yet south of Cty K, City’s preferred location.
Generally consistent. Avoids bisecting near term growth area.
Yet south of Cty K, City’s preferred location.
Generally consistent. Located north of 20 yr growth area and in
vicinity of County Highway K
Generally consistent. Located north of 20 yr growth area and in
vicinity of County Highway K
Less consistent. North of County K so less likely to serve the City
Less consistent. North of County K so less likely to serve the City
Generally inconsistent. More than mile from boundary so less likely
to serve the City
Consistency with City of Middleton/Town
of Springfield Intergov Agrmt
Generally consistent. Located north of area planned for
annexation
Generally consistent. Located north of area planned for
annexation
Generally consistent. Located north of areas planned for
annexation
Generally consistent. Located north of areas planned for
annexation
Generally consistent - Outside area planned for annexation, but
too far north to serve the City
Generally consistent - Outside area planned for annexation, but
too far north to serve the City
Generally consistent - Outside area planned for annexation, but
too far north to serve the City
Consistency with the Bellefontaine
Collector
Generally consistent. Located ¾ miles north of planned collector
Generally consistent. Located ¾ miles north of planned collector
Generally consistent. Located one mile north of planned
collector
Generally consistent. Located one mile north of planned
collector
Generally consistent. Located 1 ½ miles north of planned collector
Generally consistent. Located 1 ½ miles north of planned collector
Generally consistent – Located 1 ¾ miles north of planned collector
Consistency with the Town of Springfield Comp
Plan
Generally consistent– Location closest to growth area and farther
from larger farming operations
Generally consistent– Location closest to growth area and farther
from larger farming operations
Generally consistent. Located south of larger farming operations,
but more farm severances
Generally consistent. Located south of larger farming operations,
but more farm severances
Inconsistent. Located north in area designated for long-term
agricultural preservation
Inconsistent. Located north in area designated for long-term
agricultural preservation
Generally inconsistent. Although results in fewer farm severances. Located in area designated for long-term agricultural preservation
Ability to meet Transportation
Demand
Good – follows travel desire lines Good – follows travel desire lines Good – although slightly north, still follows travel desire lines
Good – although slightly north, still follows travel desire lines
Moderate – lies farther north than travel desire lines.
Moderate – lies farther north than travel desire lines.
Moderate to Modest – lies farther north than travel desire lines.
Farm Impacts Moderate- Severs slightly fewer
farms.
Moderate- Severs slightly fewer farms.
Bisects several farms on the west end
Bisects several farms on the west end
Bisects several large operating farms
Bisects several large operating farms
Severs fewer farms, but borders several large farm operations. Bisect two large farm operations
off of County K
Other Impacts
Severs a quarry limiting expansion opportunities
Several relocations on east end near County K
Severs a quarry limiting expansion opportunities
Several relocations on east end near County K
This alignment associated with the need to realign County K
Preserves quarry expansion opportunities
Several relocations on west end near US 12 interchange Need to realign Pheasant Branch
Rd
Preserves quarry expansion opportunities
Several relocations on west end near US 12 interchange Need to realign Pheasant Branch
Rd
Several relocations on west end near US 12 interchange
Several relocations on west end near US 12 interchange Need to realign County K
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4.05 EAST ALTERNATIVES
A. Alternative 13E
1. Direct Impacts The direct impacts associated with Alternative 13E are shown in Figure 4.05-1.
Mapping this alternative will cover
about 86 acres, over which 71 acres is agricultural and the remainder is residential and business. Much of
this acreage has industrial usage. The alternative is located on top of the County Q/County K intersection. Because of this, County K needs to be relocated to the north. This relocation travels diagonally through the Kippley parcel, yet access across County K would still be possible. The alignment of Alternative 13E closely borders the north wetland fringe of Dorn Creek. In doing so it travels directly across a quarry, concrete plant, and grain storage facility. In some instances, a roadbed adjacent to a waterway may not be desireable. In this instance, however, it may be more beneficial. Dorn Creek has had a problem with indirect source pollutants associated with agriculture. A roadbed north of Dorn Creek may allow for containments and treatment of these pollutants. As this alignment meets the existing County M alignment to the east, it crosses more intensive residential and business uses. This alternative would have four relocations, two of them industrial just east of County Q. The other two are residential as the alternative connects with County M.
2. Consistency with Land Use Plans
See Section 1.04 for summaries of the plans referenced below and a statement regarding how consistency with each plan was evaluated.
a. City of Middleton Northwest Quadrant Plan: Alternative 13E is generally consistent with the City’s Northwest Quadrant Plan because it would be located north of Oncken Road and would not bisect future City development planned for the area south of Oncken Road.
b. City of Middleton Comprehensive Plan: Alternative 13E is generally consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan because it would not bisect future City development planned for the area south of Oncken Road.
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c. Town of Westport Comprehensive Plan: Alternative 13E is generally consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan because it would be located north of Dorn Creek, away from Oncken Road. It would also be located south of the commercial areas located at the intersection of County Highway K and County Highway M, thereby minimizing impacts to these land uses. The roadway would skirt the northern edge of the wetland area just north of Dorn Creek, which has been designated in the Town’s Plan for open space. However, proximity to this sensitive natural feature may not be inconsistent with the Town’s plan if road construction provides an opportunity to improve existing nonpoint source pollution problems in this area.
3. Ability to Meet Transportation Demands
Alternative 13E closely mirrors the travel desire lines described in Section 1. Therefore, this alignment would be able to capture east-west travel and take it off local streets such as County K and Century Avenue.
B. Alternative 4E
1. Direct Impacts The direct impacts associated with Alternative 4E are shown in Figure 4.05-2. Mapping this alternative will cover about 78 acres; 62 acres are agricultural and the remaining 16 acres are is residential and business. The alternative travels north
of County K and severs several farms, including the Kippley farm, the Ziegler farm, and the Hellenbrand farm. There are four business relocations and one residential relocation associated with this alternative, all near the connection of the North Mendota Parkway with County M. This alternaitve also realigns County Q through the Kippley farm, but access across County Q will still be possible. Alternative 4 travels just north of several farm residences.
2. Consistency with Land Use Plans
See Section 1.04 sumaries of the plans referenced below and a statement regarding how consistency with each plan was evaluated.
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a. The City of Middleton Northwest Quadrant Plan: Alternative 4E is generally consistent with the City’s Northwest Quadrant Plan because it would be located north of Oncken Road and would not bisect the area south of Oncken Road planned for future City development.
b. The City of Middleton Comprehensive Plan: Alternative 4E is generally consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan because it is located north of Oncken Road and would not bisect the area planned for future City development.
c. The Town of Westport Comprehensive Plan: Alternative 4E is less consistent with the Town’s Comprehesnive Plan than Alternative 13E because it would sever more active farms and would result in negative impacts to the existing commercial development located at the intersection of County Highway K and County Highway M.
3. Ability to Meet Transportation Demands
Alternative 4E is slightly north of the travel desire lines described in Section 1. Yet, County K would not connect with County M with this alternative, so Alternative 4E should be able to capture east-west travel if it remains a high mobility corridor. Without the high mobility, traffic may remain on County M.
C. Alternative 12E
1. Direct Impacts The direct impacts associated with Alternative 12E are shown in Figure 4.05-3. Mapping this alternative will cover about 79 acres;
63 acres are
agricultural and the remaining 16 acres
are residential and business. The alternative is very similar to Alternative 4E, except that it travels 400 feet farther north. As with Alternative 4E, this alternative severs several farms, including the Kippley farm, the Ziegler farm, and the Hellenbrand farm. There are four business relocations and one residential relocation associated with this alternative, all near the connection of the North Mendota Parkway with County M. This alternative also realigns County Q through the Kippley farm, but access across County Q will still be possible.
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2. Consistency with Land Use Plans
See Section 1.04 sumaries of the plans referenced below and a statement regarding how consistency with each plan was evaluated.
a. The City of Middleton Northwest Quadrant Plan: Alternative 12E is generally consistent with the City’s Northwest Quadrant Plan because it would be located north of Oncken Road and would not bisect the area planned for future City development south of Oncken Road.
b. The City of Middleton Comprehensive Plan: Alternative 12E is generally consistent with the City’s Northwest Quadrant Plan because it would be located north of Oncken Road and would not bisect the area planned for future City development south of Oncken Road.
c. The Town of Westport Comprehensive Plan: Alternative 12E is less consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan than Alternative 13E because it would sever several active farms and would result in negative impacts to the existing commercial development located at the intersection of County Highway K and County Highway M.
3. Ability to Meet Transportation Demands
Alternative 12E is slightly north of the travel desire lines described in Section 1. Yet, County K would not connect with County M with this alternative, so Alternative 12E should be able to capture east-west travel if it remains a high mobility corridor. Without the high mobility, traffic may remain on County M.
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4.06 SUMMARY OF EFFECTS–EAST ALTERNATIVES
Table 4.06-1 summarizes the direct land impacts and severances associated with the three east alternatives. Table 4.06-2 narratively summarizes how these alternatives meet the evaluation criteria discussed in Section 1.