I-690 over Teall Avenue and Beech Street Bridge Replacement Design - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor Matthew J. Driscoll, NYSDOT Commissioner I-690 over Teall Avenue and Beech Street Bridge Replacement Design Public Hearing June 28, 2016 1

EDPL Public Hearing 2 Purpose and Format of Hearing  Project Background  Design Alternatives  Project Schedule  Right-of-Way Acquisition and Relocation  Public Comments  Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor Matthew J. Driscoll, NYSDOT Commissioner

3 Matthew J. Driscoll, NYSDOT Commissioner Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor Project Location and Limits

Major Elements of the Project 4 Looking North Toward Existing Teall Avenue Bridge Looking South Toward Existing Teall Avenue Bridge Existing Beech Street Viaduct Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor Matthew J. Driscoll, NYSDOT Commissioner

Project Purpose and Need 5 Need: • The replacement of I-690 over Beech Street is needed to address structural deficiencies and nonstandard and nonconforming geometric features. • The replacement of I-690 over Teall Avenue is needed to accommodate interchange improvements and to bring this segment of I-690 up to current standards. Purpose: Replace the bridges carrying I-690 over Beech Street and Teall Avenue with structures, in the same location, that would provide a minimum 75-year service life and improve the Teall Avenue interchange by addressing its operational and safety deficiencies. Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor Matthew J. Driscoll, NYSDOT Commissioner

Alternatives 6 No Build Bridge Replacement with Teall Ave. Interchange Reconfiguration Assumes no improvements in the project • Reconstruction of I-690 between Lodi area other than routine maintenance. St. and Peat St. • Replacement of Beech St. Bridge • Replacement of Teall Ave. Bridge • Reconstruction of existing ramps at Teall Ave. • Reconstruction of interchange intersections with Teall Ave. • Reconstruction of Teall Ave. intersection with Canal St. and Post Office driveways Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor Matthew J. Driscoll, NYSDOT Commissioner

7 Matthew J. Driscoll, NYSDOT Commissioner Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor Aesthetic Treatments

Operational and Safety Improvements 8 I-690   Minimum LOS C  Longer acceleration and deceleration lanes for ramps  Flatten horizontal curve east of Lodi Street  Increase median shoulder width  Teall Avenue  Minimum LOS D  Intersection safety improvement options Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor Matthew J. Driscoll, NYSDOT Commissioner

NEPA and SEQR 9  National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)  Categorical Exclusion with Documentation  State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR)  Non-Type II Action Effect on Environment   Temporary and Permanent Property Impacts Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor Matthew J. Driscoll, NYSDOT Commissioner

Project Schedule 10 Design approval: summer 2016  Construction Begin: 2017  Construction Complete: end 2018  Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor Matthew J. Driscoll, NYSDOT Commissioner

RIGHT OF WAY • Three commercial business relocations. • Approximately 20 minor strip acquisitions from properties along Interstate Route 690 in the project area.

ROLE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY GROUP • Acquire the real estate needed for the project. • Determine the compensation due the property owners for the real estate being acquired. • Payment of compensation due the property owner for the real estate being acquired.

STEPS IN THE ACQUISITION PROCESS • FIVE KEY ACTIVITIES: 1. Inspection of property 2. Determine compensation due the property owner 3. Make offer 4. Legal acquisition of property 5. Payment to property owner

1. INSPECTION OF PROPERTY • Owner involvement • Copy of map and information packet • Determine physical characteristics • Determine legal interests

2. DETERMINE COMPENSATION DUE THE PROPERTY OWNER • Staff or consultant appraiser • Inspection of property • Appraisals prepared • Fair Market Value

3. MAKE OFFER • One offer system, using the full approved appraised amount • Written by mail, except offers for relocations, which are made in person. • Agreements included • Follow-up contact

4. LEGAL ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY • File map in County Clerk’s Office • Service by certified mail

5. PAYMENT TO PROPERTY OWNERS • Agreement required • Closing papers • Coordination with Department of Law • Statutory interest & pro-rata of taxes • Payment

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM • Moving & Re-establishment expenses -disconnecting & reconnecting equipment -packing & unpacking -storage charges, if necessary -searching fees for replacement property -and eligible re-establishment expenses up to $25,000 OR • Payment “In Lieu of” moving expenses

IMPORTANT POINTS • To be eligible for relocation benefits the State must have initiated negotiations. Don’t move until speaking with someone from the NYSDOT’s Real Estate group • No site occupants will be required to move without at least 90 days written notice.

PAMPHLETS AVAILABLE • Available on the table are: - How Your State Acquires Property for Public Purposes - If You Must Move… We Can Help!

22 Public Comment Period Design Public Hearing June 28, 2016 Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor Matthew J. Driscoll, NYSDOT Commissioner

23 Thank You Design Public Hearing June 28, 2016 Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor Matthew J. Driscoll, NYSDOT Commissioner