ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NEXT EL COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT …

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT

SITE NAME: SHELL POINT TOWER SITE (FL-2368I) TAMPA, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO 47 CFR. PART1.SUBPART I.

RULE SECTION 1.1307 (a)

The proposed telecommunications project consists of the construction of a new 155 feet tall monopole tower and an equipment shelter within the tower compound. It is located at 5315 West Ingraham Street in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida

October, 30 2000

Prepared by

Florida Testing and Environmental, Inc.

Project No: 00-5350 E.A.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of Figures and Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page i 1.0 Project Description and Reason for further Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1-1 2.0 Possible Environmental Consequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2-1 2.1 Wilderness Areas and Wildlife Preserves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2-1 2.2 Listed or Proposed Threatened or Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2-2 2.3 Historic Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2-2 2.4 Indian Religious Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . Page 2-2 2.5 100 Year Floodplain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . Page 2-2 2.5.1 Mitigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . Page 2-3 2.6 Surface Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2-4 2.7 Zoning/High Intensity White Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2-4 3.0 Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3-1 4.0 Conclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4-1

FIGURES

Figure 1: Site Location Map

Figure 2: Project Site Plan

Figure 3: Compound Detail

APPENDICES

Appendix A: NEPA Checklist (with supporting documentation)

Appendix B: Request for SHPO letter

1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND REASON FOR FURTHER ACTION FL-2368-I is located at 5315 West Ingraham Street in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. The proposed action includes the construction of a new 155.0 feet tall monopole tower and a 10 feet x 20 feet equipment shelter containing operations equipment as shown in Figure 2. The compound in located approximately 10.0 feet north of W. Ingraham Street. Nextel’s. Nextel’s ground equipment cover approximately 1440 square feet. The proposed tower project is necessary in order to provide Nextel communications with cellular coverage for this area. The proposed site was chosen in order to meet radio frequency transmission requirements for this area while trying to minimize any possible adverse environmental impacts. Construction of new telecommunication towers is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). They must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969. Florida Testing and Environmental, Inc (FTE) conducted a Phase 1 Environmental Assessment and a NEPA checklist for the subject project. During this review we established that the subject site and the surrounding area lies within the 100 year floor zone (FIRM zone AE). This information was found on the FEMA/Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) per Community Panel Number 1201140042C As per NEPA and FCC guidelines, this Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared to address the potential adverse environmental impacts which may be associated with the proposed project development and determine if an Environmental Impact Statement is required.

Environmental Assessment Nextel Communications Project Shell Point Tower Site (FL-2368) Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida October 30, 2000 FTE Project No: 00-5350 E.A. Page - 5

2.0 POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES

The proposed project site is currently a vacant tract which is used to store automobiles. The property is approximately 60 feet x 60 feet. (0.083 acres). The subject Property is located at 5315 West Ingraham Street in Tampa, Hillsborough County. The parent tract is currently occupied by an automotive repair facility. The proposed communications tower will be a 155.0 feet monopole and is located in a predominately urban area with numerous small and large businesses. Under 47 CFR Section 1.1307, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) requires an evaluation of certain environmental issues to determine whether a proposed action has the potential to cause adverse environmental impacts. The following areas were investigated to determine what, if any, impacts the proposed project would cause. 1. Designated Wilderness Areas 2. Designated Wildlife Preserves 3. Listed Threatened or Endangered Species or Designated critical Habitat 4. Proposed Threatened or Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat 5. Historic Places 6. Indian Religious Sites 7. Floodplains 8. Surface Features 9. Zoning/High Intensity White Lights

2.1 Wilderness Areas and Wildlife Preserves

The subject site is not located within an officially designated wilderness area or an officially designated wildlife preserve.


2.2 Listed or Proposed Threatened or Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat

Our on-site investigation a document reviews indicate that the construction and operation of this communication facility is not likely to affect listed or proposed threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat. Hillsborough County, Florida falls under the jurisdiction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service - Jacksonville Field Office.

2.3 Historic Places

Our records review has indicated that the construction and operation of this tower facility is not likely to affect districts, sites, buildings, structures, or object listed in, or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NHRP) in Hillsborough County. A request for a review of historical significance was filed with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) by letter dated October 29, 2000. Appendix A contains a copy of the correspondence with the SHPO by letter dated October 29, 2000. The results of their review will be forwarded when they are received. However, our records review has revealed one (1) historical site located within a one mile radius. This site is a brick structure having local significance. It was built circa 1885 and is listed in the National Register of Historical Places.

2.4 Indian Religious Sites

No evidence was found which would indicate that the subject site is located on, near or within the boundaries of any known Indian religious sites.

2.5 100 Year Floodplain

Executive Order 11988 requires that federal agencies consider the effects of their actions on floodplains. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) delineates flood zones as part of a nationwide program. The results of our investigation and research indicate that the facility would be located within the 100-year floodplain and therefore must comply with Executive Order 11988 and all applicable FEMA-coordinated local guidelines. Compliance with Executive Order 11988 would be achieved through the FEMA guidance document Further Advice on Executive Order 11988 Floodplain management (FEMA 1987).

2.5.1 Mitigation

Mitigation is the act of trying to reduce or eliminate potential adverse impacts due to a proposed project. Mitigation measures are required to ensure that the construction of the tower is designed to withstand any potential flooding that may occur, and minimize any adverse effects on floodplain resources. The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has defined mitigation is 40 CFR Part 1508.20 to include: (1) Avoiding impacts: (2) minimizing impacts: (3) rectifying impacts; (4) reducing impacts over time; and (5) compensating for impacts. Non-residential construction within a 100-year floodplain is allowed by the City of Tampa provided that the FEMA-coordinated local ordinances are met. The structure must also meet the requirements of any other

Environmental Assessment Nextel Communications Project Shell Point Tower Site (FL-2368) Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida October 30, 2000 FTE Project No: 00-5350 E.A. Page - 7 local ordinances and guidelines. The design must meet federal guidelines 9 Section A (2) (i) of Executive Order No. 11988) and local ordinances. Permits for construction within a 100-year floodplain are issued for the structure foundation, not for the tower itself. The structure usually consists of a modular building on a concrete slab. There are two options for non-residential construction within a floodplain: 1) elevation of the structure foundation above BFE, or 2) flood-proofing the structure. The proposed tower and equipment shelter has been designed to meet or exceed requirements of the local ordinances for structures located in an AE flood zone and Executive Order Number 11988. Prior to construction of the equipment shelter, permits will be obtained indication compliance with the City of Tampa ordinances for flood proofing non-residential structures.

Environmental Assessment Nextel Communications Project Shell Point Tower Site (FL-2368) Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida October 30, 2000 FTE Project No: 00-5350 E.A. Page - 8 2.6 Surface Features

The results of our records review and on-site observations, indicate that construction and operation of this tower facility is not likely to involve a significant change (e.g. wetland fill, deforestation, or water diversion) in surface features found on the subject site. No areas subject to regulation under The Clean Water act or executive Order 11990 on wetlands would be affected by the proposed action.

2.7 Zoning/High Intensity White Lights

Due to the fact that this tower will be less than 200 feet in height above ground level, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules are expected to exclude the need for high intensity white lights. Florida Testing and Environmental, Inc. Reserves the right to modify our conclusions upon receipt of FAA’s final lighting requirements.


3.0 COMMENTS

Nextel Communications will provide all community notices required pursuant to 47 CFR Section 1.1308 if the FCC determines that the project would not caused any significant adverse environmental impacts. One criterion for choosing a suitable location includes the potential for causing public controversy. As of the date of this report, the proposed construction of the tower and equipment shelter has not resulted in controversy on environmental grounds in the community. Nextel Communications will be responsible for additional coordination with all appropriate federal, state and local agencies as required, to obtain the necessary permits for construction of the proposed tower facility.


4.0 CONCLUSIONS

Based on the impact assessment of these resource areas, and assuming execution of a MOA with the SHPO, we find that the construction operation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment at the “Shell Point” Tower Site (FL2368I) would not constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. For this reason and pursuant to the Federal Communications Commission regulations implementing NEPA (47 CFR 1) no Environmental Impact Statement is required.

Environmental Assessment Nextel Communications Project Shell Point Tower Site (FL-2368) Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida October 30, 2000 FTE Project No: 00-5350 E.A. Page - 11 ACKNOWLEDGMENT We appreciate this opportunity to be of service to you by performing this environmental assessment service. We are available to answer any questions that may arise from this report and to provide any additional services that may be needed. The undersigned may be contacted at (863) 648-1000. Respectfully submitted, FLORIDA TESTING & ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. Sonny Gulati, P.E., R.E.P.A., C.F.E.A. Principal Registered Professional Engineer Florida Registration No. 40136 Registered Environmental Property Assessor No. 5844 Certified Florida Environmental Auditor No. 200 SG/ad 3: Addressee

SITE LOCATION MAP



EAGLES NEST LOCATIONS

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PROPERTY

INFORMATION CLIENT

INFORMATION

Project Name/Ref#: 00-5350SHELL POINT TOWER SITE5315 W INGRAHAM STREETTAMPA FL 3361627.862322, -82.535569

RACHELLE ELLIS FLORIDA TESTING 750 #1 CREATIVE DRIVE LAKELAND FL 33813

Element Occurrence Summary Occurrences

Layers Searched Search Radius Radius Site

WA National Park Service Lands 1.00 mile(s) - -

WA National Forest Service Lands 1.00 mile(s) - -

WA National Parkways and Scenic Rivers 1.00 mile(s) - -

WA Bureau of Land Management Wilderness Areas 1.00 mile(s) - -

WA State Parks and Forests 1.00 mile(s) X -

WR US Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuges 1.00 mile(s) - -

HP National Register of Historic Places 1.00 mile(s) X -

NA Areas of Native American Significance 1.00 mile(s) - -

FP Floodplain Areas - Digital data available 0.50 mile(s) X X

WI National Wetland Inventory Areas - Digital data available 0.50 mile(s) X -

WI Florida Department of Environmental Protection Wetlands 0.50 mile(s) X -

HP State Historic Preservation Sites¹ 1.00 mile(s) X -

NA BTS Public Use Airports 5.00 mile(s) X -

CO FCC Registered Cellular Towers 2.00 mile(s) - -

CO FCC Antenna Structure Registration 2.00 mile(s) X -

A radius occurrence is where the given subject element is found within the Search Radius of the specified site. A positive site occurrence is where the given subject element is found within 1/8 mile of the specified site.

¹ State Historic Preservation Sites Guideline for Florida:The state historic register and the National Register of Historic Places are distinct. They do not overlap and are separate from each other. No two records from each database are the same.

WA = Wilderness Area; WR = Wildlife Refuge; ES = Threatened and Endangered Species; HP = Historic Place; FP = Floodplain Area; WI = Wetland Inventory Area; NA = Native American Area; CO = Communications Data

ND = Not Digital: Determination of radius and site element occurrences subject to client review of provided hardcopy map(s).

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LIMITATION OF LIABILITYThis Checklist provides publicly available data that is compiled to comply in part with NEPA standards. Depending on the project, review of additional state and local resources may be required to fully comply with some NEPA standards. Customer proceeds at its own risk in choosing to rely on VISTA services, in whole or in part, prior to proceeding with any transaction. VISTA cannot be an insurer of the accuracy of the information, errors occurring in conversion of data, or for customer’s use of data. VISTA and its affiliated companies, officers, agents, employees and independent contractors cannot be held liable for accuracy, storage, delivery, loss or expense suffered by customer resulting directly or indirectly from any information provided by VISTA.

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STREET MAP

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USGS QUADRANGLE MAP

Usgs Quadrangle Map

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STATE PARKS AND FORESTS

State Parks and Forests

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STATE PARKS AND FORESTS - DETAILS

ElementInformation:

Tampa Bay Esutarine Ecosystem Map ID

1State Parks and Forests

Park Type:Reference: U F Dept Of Landscape Architec

ElementInformation:

Picnic Island Park Map ID


Park Type: PARKReference: Alternate Map Resource

ElementInformation:

Mac Dill Air Force Base Map ID


Park Type:Reference: U F Dept Of Landscape Architec

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NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

National Register of Historic Places

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NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES - DETAILS

ElementInformation:

Johnson-Wolff House6823 S. DeSoto St.Tampa, FL

Map ID

1National Register of Historic Places

Reference Number: 74000634# Contributing Buildings: 1# Contributing Sites: 0# Contributing Structures: 0# Contributing Objects: 0# Non-Contributing Buildings: 0# Non-Contributing Sites: 0# Non-Contributing Structures: 0# Non-Contributing Objects: 0Certification Date: 19740724Description:Acres: 9Resource Type: BUILDINGCertification: LISTED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTERArchitectural Style: GEORGIANLevel of Significance: LOCALMaterials: BRICK;BRICK;NONE LISTED;WOOD;IRONSignificant Years: C1885Historic Function: DOMESTICCurrent Function: DOMESTICAddress Restricted:Architect: UnknownAlternate Name:

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NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES - UNMAPPABLE OR RESTRICTED SITES

SITES THAT ARE NOT MAPPED DUE TO RESTRICTED OR INCOMPLETE ADDRESSES

(List is for all counties within search radius)

Reference # Name Address City, State County

99000863 Old Tampa Children’s Home 3302 N. Tampa Ave. Tampa, FL Hillsborough

98000965 Downtown Plant City Historic Residential District Bounded by N. Drane, Thomas, W. Tever, Franklin, and Carey Sts.

Plant City, FL Hillsborough

99000045 Hampton Terrace Historic District Roughly bounded by Hanna Ave., 15th St., Hillsborough Ave., and Nebraska Ave.

Tampa, FL Hillsborough

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FEMA FLOODPLAINS

100 Year Floodplain

500 Year Floodplain

Unknown Flood Hazard

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FEMA FLOODPLAINS - DETAILS

ElementInformation:

Floodzone: AEAn area inundated by 1% annual chance flooding, for which BFEs have been determined.

Map ID

1Fema Floodplains

Cobra: COBRA_OUTSFHA: INFloodway:

ElementInformation:

Floodzone: VEAn area inundated by 1% annual chance flooding with velocity hazard (wave action); BFEs have been determined.

Map ID

2Fema Floodplains

Cobra: COBRA_OUTSFHA: INFloodway:

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FLOODPLAIN AREAS - PANEL REFERENCE

ElementInformation:

Panel Number: 1201140042C

Panel Reference

ElementInformation:

Panel Number: 1201140043C

Panel Reference

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NATIONAL WETLAND INVENTORY AREAS

National Wetland Inventory Areas

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NATIONAL WETLAND INVENTORY AREAS - DETAILS

ElementInformation:

E2SS3/EM5UCODE TRANSLATION NOT AVAILABLE

Map ID

1National Wetland Inventory Areas

Area: 207436.92 square meters

ElementInformation:

E2SS3P[E] Estuarine, [2] Intertidal, [SS] Scrub-Shrub, [3] Broad-Leaved Evergreen, [P] Irregularly Flooded

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E2SS3U[E] Estuarine, [2] Intertidal, [SS] Scrub-Shrub, [3] Broad-Leaved Evergreen, [U] Unknown

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E2EM5HCODE TRANSLATION NOT AVAILABLE

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PFO3/4S[P] Palustrine, [FO] Forested, [3] Broad-Leaved Evergreen / , [FO] Forested, [4] Needle-Leaved Evergreen, [S] Temporary-Tidal

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PFO3C[P] Palustrine, [FO] Forested, [3] Broad-Leaved Evergreen, [C] Seasonally Flooded

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E2FLM[E] Estuarine, [2] Intertidal, [FL] Flat (obs), [M] Irregularly Exposed

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ElementInformation:

E1OWL[E] Estuarine, [1] Subtidal, [OW] Open Water/Unknown Bottom (obs), [L] Subtidal

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E2SS3/EM5PCODE TRANSLATION NOT AVAILABLE

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ElementInformation:

E2SS3U[E] Estuarine, [2] Intertidal, [SS] Scrub-Shrub, [3] Broad-Leaved Evergreen, [U] Unknown

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ElementInformation:

E2SS3P[E] Estuarine, [2] Intertidal, [SS] Scrub-Shrub, [3] Broad-Leaved Evergreen, [P] Irregularly Flooded

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ElementInformation:

E2FLN[E] Estuarine, [2] Intertidal, [FL] Flat (obs), [N] Regularly Flooded

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ElementInformation:

E2FLM[E] Estuarine, [2] Intertidal, [FL] Flat (obs), [M] Irregularly Exposed

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E2AB2/FLMCODE TRANSLATION NOT AVAILABLE

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PFO3/1C[P] Palustrine, [FO] Forested, [3] Broad-Leaved Evergreen / , [FO] Forested, [1] Broad-Leaved Deciduous, [C] Seasonally Flooded

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NATIONAL WETLAND INVENTORY AREAS - QUAD REFERENCE

ElementInformation:

Quad Name: Port Tampa

Quad Reference

Map Reference Code: 27082-G5Photo Date: 12/1/82Status: FINALScale: 1:24K

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WETLANDS

Florida Department of Environmental Protection Wetlands

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WETLANDS - DETAILS

ElementInformation:

Area: 208658.34 square meters Map ID

1Florida Department of Environmental Protection Wetlands

ElementInformation:

Area: 942839.25 square meters Map ID

2Florida Department of Environmental Protection Wetlands

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State Historic Preservation Sites

State Historic Preservation Sites

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State Historic Preservation Sites- DETAILS

ElementInformation:

6909 SOUTH FITZGERALD ST6909 SOUTH FITZGERALD STTAMPA FL

Map ID

1State Historic Preservation Sites

Reference Number:Type of Site:Date of Inclusion:Reference:

HI03107

19870615FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES

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HI03109


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CARRANZA HOUSE6912 S FITZGERALD STTAMPA FL

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HI00289

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES

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Map ID



HI03108


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ElementInformation:

RICHARDSON HOUSE6904 SOUTH FITZGERALD STTAMPA FL

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HI03106


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HI03105


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8402 INTERBAY BLVD8402 INTERBAY BLVDTAMPA FL

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HI03118


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HI03119


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HI03117


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ElementInformation:

GAMBRELL HOUSE6815 S TRASK STTAMPA FL

Map ID



HI00234

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES

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HI03116


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HI03115


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HI03114


ElementInformation:


Map ID


Reference Number:Type of Site:Date of Inclusion:

HI03113

19870615

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Reference: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES

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State Historic Preservation Sites - UNMAPPABLE SITES

SITES THAT ARE NOT MAPPED DUE TO RESTRICTED OR INCOMPLETE ADDRESSES

(List is for all counties within search radius)

Ref. Number Site Name Address County

HI00178 PORT TAMPA TRAIN STATION ONE-HALF MI E OF COMMERC PORT TAMPA FL

HI00158 ST IGNATIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 7002 S FITZGERALD PORT TAMPA FL

HI00179 PORT TAMPA BANK 4902 COMMERCE ST PORT TAMPA FL

HI00180 WILLIS BLDG 7101 KISSIMMEE ST PORT TAMPA FL

HI05426 BUILDING 1102 N BOUNDARY RD, MACDILL TAMPA FL

HI03132 WESTSHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

7110 WESTSHORE BLVD TAMPA FL

HI03130 7001 SPARKMAN ST 7001 SPARKMAN ST TAMPA FL

HI03125 OLD ST. MARK'S COMMUNITY AID CENTER

7300 SHERRILL ST TAMPA FL

HI03124 7002 SHAMROCK ST 7002 SHAMROCK ST TAMPA FL

HI03123 7304 O'BRIEN ST 7304 O'BRIEN ST TAMPA FL

HI03122 7413 MASCOTTE ST 7413 MASCOTTE ST TAMPA FL

HI03121 MT ZION A.M.E. CHURCH 7400 KISSIMMEE ST TAMPA FL

HI03120 WILLIS BUILDING 7101 KISSIMMEE ST TAMPA FL

HI03104 7111 DESOTO 7111 DESOTO TAMPA FL


HI00182 PORT TAMPA CITY LODGE 48 7108 KISSIMMEE TAMPA FL

HI00153 MT ZION A M E CHURCH 4910 IDAHO ST TAMPA FL

HI00249 RICHARDSON HOUSE 6904 S FITZGERALD TAMPA FL

HI00284 BAKER HOUSE 7114 MASCOTTE TAMPA FL

HI00247 HINRICKS HOUSE 7005 S DE SOTO TAMPA FL

HI00243 LOWERY HOUSE 6825 S DESOTO ST PORT TAMPA FL

HI03131 6811 TRASK ST 6811 TRASK ST TAMPA FL





HI03102 PORT TAMPA METHODIST CHURCH

6914 DESOTO TAMPA FL



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HI00303 JOHNSON-WOLFF HOUSE 6823 S DESOTO ST TAMPA FL

HI00250 SILVEUS, GEORGE A HOUSE 6821 S SHAMROCK PORT TAMPA FL

HI00248 FAUL HOUSE 6835 S SHAMROCK TAMPA FL

HI00148 PORT TAMPA PLAYGROUND 4719 PRESCOTT ST PORT TAMPA FL

HI00159 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1914 DE SOTO ST PORT TAMPA FL

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BTS AIRPORTS

BTS Airports

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BTS AIRPORTS - DETAILS

ElementInformation:

MCF - MAC DILL AFB Map ID

1

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FCC Antenna Structure Registration

FCC Antenna Structure Registration

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FCC Antenna Structure Registration - DETAILS

ElementInformation:

COMMANDER TS 3 USCG MLC ATLANTTAMPA FL

Map ID

1FCC Antenna Structure Registration

FAA Study Number: 99-SO-0434-OE Circular Number: 70/7460-1 Height Ground Elevation: 1.50 Height Overall Structure: 41.10 Height Overall AMSL: 42.70 FAA Date Issued: 19990419

ElementInformation:

USCG MLC ATLANTICTAMPA FL

Map ID


FAA Study Number: 99-ASO-0434-OE Circular Number: 70/7460-1J Height Ground Elevation: 1.60 Height Overall Structure: 41.10 Height Overall AMSL: 42.70 FAA Date Issued: 19990628

ElementInformation:

SRI INTERNATIONALTAMPA FL

Map ID


FAA Study Number: 91-ASO-0991-OE Circular Number: Height Ground Elevation: 7.30 Height Overall Structure: 33.20 Height Overall AMSL: 40.50 FAA Date Issued: 19910925

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OTHER RELEVANT ITEMS

NEPA Elements Not Addressed in this Checklist

FEDERAL

1 Native American Religious Site Information May be requested from:

Frank KeelEastern Area OfficeBureau of Indian Affairs3701 North Fairfax Drive, MS 260 VA SQArlington, VA 22203Phone: (703) 235-2571 Fax: (703) 235-8610

2 Endangered Species Information May be requested from:

Field SupervisorJacksonville Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service6620 Southpoint Drive, South Jacksonville, FL 32216-0912Phone: (904) 232-2580 ext 108Fax: (904) 232-2404

STATE

3 State Historic Preservation Office May be requested from:

State Historic Preservation OfficerDivision of Historical ResourcesR.A. Gray Building500 S. Bronough StreetTallahassee, Florida 32399-0250Phone: (850) 488-1480E-mail:

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DESCRIPTION OF ELEMENTS REVIEWED

ELEMENTS REVIEWED

National Park Service Lands Source: United States Geological Survey Federal Lands, National Atlas of the United States521 National CenterReston, VA 20192Phone: (703) 648-4528

This data portrays lands Federally Administered by the National Park Service. This data includes National Historic Landmarks and National Parks. Data was obtained from the USGS and further enhanced by VISTAinfo.

National Forest Service Lands Source: United States Geological Survey Federal Lands, National Atlas of the United States521 National CenterReston, VA 20192Phone: (703) 648-4528

This data portrays lands Federally Administered by the National Forest Service. Data was obtained from the USGS and further enhanced by VISTAinfo.

National Parkways and Scenic Rivers Source: United States Geological Survey, National Atlas of the United States521 National CenterReston, VA 20192Phone: (703) 648-4528

This map layer portrays the locations of federally administered parkways and wild and scenic rivers. Data was obtained from the USGS and further enhanced by VISTAinfo.

Bureau of Land Management Wilderness Areas Source: United States Geological Survey, National Atlas of the United States521 National CenterReston, VA 20192Phone: (703) 648-4528

This map layer portrays the locations of federally administered Bureau of Land Management Wilderness Areas. Data was obtained from the USGS and further enhanced by VISTAinfo.

National Wildlife Refuges Source: United States Fish and Wildlife ServiceDivision of Realty 1849 C St., NWWashington, DC 20240-0001(703) 358-2414

This map layer portrays the locations of National Wildlife Refuges as administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. This database was obtained from the USF&WS and each site was mapped using existing government GIS data and external map resources.

State Wilderness Areas Source: VISTAinfo, Inc.GIS Research Center67 North Main StreetEssex, CT 06426(860) 767-2515

This map layer is a representation of state level data that has been incorporated into a nationwide GIS database for the purpose of research and assessment. The data includes, but is not limited to, the locations of known Parks, Forests, Conservation Areas, Gamelands, Wildlife Preserves, Protected Lands, Recreation Areas, Trust Lands, and Wilderness Areas. The specific source for each occurrence is reported within each identified occurrences attribute data. No federal wilderness areas are represented within this database.

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Areas of Native American Significance Source: VISTAinfo, Inc.GIS Research Center67 North Main StreetEssex, CT 06426(860) 767-2515

This map layer is a representation of the various Native American Owned Lands, Reservations and other areas of significance known to Vista. The specific source for each occurrence is reported within each identified occurrences attribute data. This data layer is not meant to comply with NEPA regulations - it is meant to serve as a preliminary screening tool only. Official State and Federal Native American Offices should always be consulted.

National Register of Historic Places Source: National Park Service, National Register Information System (NRIS)P.O. Box 37127Washington, DC 20013-7127(202) 343-9543

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects significant in American History, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. National Register properties have significance in the prehistory or history of their community, state, or nation. The NRIS is a database of over 68,000 historic sites listed on, removed from, or pending listing in the National Register. VISTAinfo has thoroughly researched and plotted the historic sites listed within the National Register, including sites with restricted locations.

Floodplain Areas Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Flood Insurance Program FIRM and Q3 Flood DataFederal Emergency Management Agency500 C Street, S.W.Washington, DC 20472(800) 358-9616

Floodplain data, as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, have been obtained as both paper maps (FIRMs) and Q3 (digital data) maps showing 100 and 500 year floodplains. There have been over 80,000 FIRM maps published by FEMA with over 800 counties currently represented as Q3 digital data.

National Wetland Inventory Areas Source: United States Fish and Wildlife Service - National Wetland InventoryUSGS/ESIC National Headquarters507 National CenterReston, VA 22092(800) 872-6277

National Wetland Inventory (NWI) 1:24k and 1:25k quadrangle maps and digital data represent wetland locations and classification as defined by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection Wetlands Source: Florida Department of Environmental Protection2600 Blair Stone Road, MS#6520Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400Phone: (904) 488-0892

This data, prepared by the Florida DEP Technical Services Geographic Information Services, portrays marsh, wetland, swamp, bog and mangrove areas from USGS 1:100,000 scale DLG hydrography data.

State Historic Preservation Sites Source: VISTAinfo, Inc.GIS Research Center67 North Main StreetEssex, CT 06426(860) 767-2515

This map layer is a representation of state level data that has been collected from State Historic Preservation Offices across the country (SHPO) and incorporated into a single nationwide GIS database. The specific source for each occurrence is reported within each identified occurrences attribute data.

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Bureau of Transportation Statistic Public Use Airports Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics400 Seventh Street, S.W.Washington, D.C. 20590(202)366-1270

The Public-Use Airports database is a geographic point database of aircraft landing facilities in the United States and U.S. Territories. Attributes were obtained by the BTS from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Flight Data Center Airport Master Record (NFDC 5010) database and the Office of Airline Information (OAI). The following landing facilities are not included within this data: private landing facilities not open to the public, glider ports and ultra light landing facilities, as well as landing facilities that do not have a current LOCID assigned to them

Federal Communications Commission Registered Cellular Towers Source: Federal Communications Commission445 12th St. SWWashington DC 20554FCC National Call Center (888)225-5322

In order to consolidate, revise, and streamline its license application procedures for radio services licensed by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, the FCC created the Universal Licensing System (ULS). The Registered Cellular Towers data was acquired from the ULS and was formatted for use in this report. The database represents most FCC licensed cellular towers.

Federal Communications Commission Antenna Structure Registration Source: Federal Communications Commission445 12th St. SWWashington DC 20554FCC National Call Center (888)225-5322

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote air safety, the Federal Communications Commission requires owners to register certain antenna structures (generally those more than 60.96 meters (200 feet) in height or located near an airport) with the Commission.

October 30, 2000 State Historic Preservation Officer Division of Historical Resources Attn: Compliance Review Section R.A. Gray Building 500 South Borough Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 Attention: Dr. Janet Snyder Mathews, Pd.D. Subject: Nextel Communications Tower Site -FL2368I (Shell Point) Dear Dr. Mathews: Florida Testing and Environmental, Inc. (FTE) has been contracted by Sprint Communications to provide environmental services for the above referenced tower facility. We would like to formally request that your office review the existing tower facility and provide us with your findings relating to the possible impact this site would have on any historical sites nearby. A site location map has been provided with this letter to aid in the location of this facility. Furthermore, the site is located at latitude 26° 19' 42.2" longitude 81° 48' 24.5" We appreciate your assistance with this project. If you have any questions or comments regarding this facility. Please feel free to contact me at (863) 648-1000. Respectfully Submitted, Danny Yarborough Project Manager

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