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May 15, 2020

441 Friendship Road • Harrisburg, PA 17111 Phone: 717-236-3006 • Fax: 717-233-0994

Mr. James R. Fisher, Borough Manager, Manheim Borough Manheim Borough 15 East High Street Manheim, PA 17545 Ms. Sara Gibson, Manager, Rapho Township Rapho Township 971 N. Colebrook Road Manheim, PA 17545 Re: SR 0772 Environmental Clearance Mummau Park Dear Mr. Fisher and Ms. Gibson, The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will be replacing the S.R. 0772 (High Street) dual-span bridge over Rife Run with a similar single-span structure on the existing alignment. This construction is to address the deficiencies of the existing bridge and to maintain a stream crossing capable of carrying the traffic loads, and safely serving the public. Mummau Park is located north of the project area. In an effort to protect and preserve public parks and recreational areas of local significance PennDOT and the Federal Highways Administration require notifications of potential impacts via Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use or No Adverse Use be mailed to Manheim Borough and Rapho Township for review and comment. This Section 4(f) Determination is to address the potential for limited to minor slope encroachments and driveway reconstruction associated with the use of public owned recreational lands and the ball field and playground area at Mummau Park located approximately 350 feet northeast of the driveway to Mummau Park. The location of the property in question and details of the proposed work are shown on Figure 1. The goal is to inform Manheim Borough and Rapho Township of the proposed slope encroachments and seek Manheim Borough and Rapho Township for consent for the proposed work. If the Borough and Township consents that the construction of this bridge replacement will have minimal adverse impact to Mummau Park, Manheim Borough and Rapho Township will need to provide PennDOT with a Consent letter signed by borough and township official(s) with jurisdiction over the property.

The proposed fill slopes and driveway reconstruction are needed to address the SR 0772 (High Street) bridge replacement over Rife Run. As a result, a strip of property is required from Mummau Park as shown on the attached plan. Access to Mummau Park from SR 0772 will be maintained during the construction of the bridge. The replacement of the Rife Run bridge will require approximately 1,900 square feet of existing slope easement to be converted to Required PennDOT Right-of-way. An approximately 4,800 square feet temporary construction easement will also be required.

We have included a copy of the “Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use” form for your review and comment. The ball field and playground area will not be directly impacted by construction and impacts to the park will be limited to minor and will not negatively impact the use of the park. If you are in agreement with this determination, please provide written concurrence in accordance with Section 5 of the “Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use” on page 5 of 8 of the attached form.

Please feel free to contact me to discuss and address the Manheim Borough and Rapho Township concerns including the bridge replacement construction. I can be reached at (717-920-7055).

Sincerely,

Logan Gabler Environmental Technician

441 Friendship Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111 P 717.920.7055 | F 717.233.0994

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Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis

Use

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County: Lancaster

County State Route: SR 0772 Section: 034

Project Name:

SR 0772 Over

Rife Run

Bridge

FPN: NA MPMS: 19862

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On Behalf of the Federal Highway Administration–Pennsylvania Division Office

Determination of Section 4(f) De Minimis Use Section 2002 No Adverse Use

Public Parks, Recreation Areas, Wildlife and/or Waterfowl Refuges,

State Forest Land, and State Game Land May 2014 Version

SELECT ONE: ☐ EIS ☐ EA

☒ CE

☐ EER

☐ ED

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: (Provide a concise but thorough description of the proposed action.)

The project is located along SR 0772 (High Street) in Manheim Borough, Lancaster County.

The existing SR 0772 dual-span bridge over Rife Run has deteriorated beyond the point of

repair. The proposed project will replace the existing structure on existing alignment with a

similar single-span structure.

IDENTIFICATION OF SECTION 4(f)/SECTION 2002 PROPERTY: (List the property and provide a description of the property as per Chapter 6 of the Section 4(f)/Section 2002 Handbook. Attach a map, photo(s), etc. as appropriate.)

The 8.8-Acre lot is identified as Mummau Park, located on the north side of SR 0722, owned

by Manheim Borough and Rapho Township, and is currently used as a recreational area that

includes various ball fields and a playground area.

FOR PARKS, IDENTIFY KEY COMPONENTS OF ANY EXISTING MANAGEMENT PLAN (if it exists):

NA

OFFICIAL WITH JURISDICTION OVER SECTION 4(f)/SECTION 2002 PROPERTY:

1. Identify agency with jurisdiction:

Manheim Borough

Rapho Township

2. Name and title of contact person at agency:

Mr. James R. Fisher, Borough Manager

Ms. Sara Gibson, Township Manager

County: Lancaster


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Rife Run

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APPLICABILITY DETERMINATION:

1. Provide the total acreage of the property: 8.8-Acres

Describe the use of land from the property (identify amount of the property to be used, including temporary and permanent acquisition):

The project will require excavation and embankment to support the bridge replacement. A

portion of existing slope easement will be converted to required right-of-way for the project.

2. The project does not adversely affect the activities, features, and attributes of the resource that qualify it for protection under Section 4(f) or Section 2002. (If this statement cannot be verified as true, de minimis/no adverse use does not apply.)

☒ YES

Describe the effect to the qualities, activities, features, or attributes of the resource that qualify it for protection. Include a description of any mitigation included when making the determination regarding effects to the resource:

The proposed fill slope work will impact approximately 4,800 square feet of the Mummau

Park recreational area. Approximately 1,900 square feet of existing slope easement will be

converted to legal right-of-way. The proposed work will impact an existing area that

borders along the north side of SR 0772. The construction will be half-width while

maintaining a single lane of traffic for the duration of construction. Temporary traffic

signals for the entrance to Mummau Park will be in place for the duration of construction. A

pedestrian crosswalk will be maintained throughout the construction duration with a

temporary pedestrian crosswalk signal. The ball fields and playground areas themselves will

not be directly impacted by the proposed work or effect their use. The approval is needed to

secure the necessary slope adjacent along the right-of-way on the north side of the SR 0772.

3. The public was afforded an opportunity to review and comment on the effects of the project on the protected activities, features, and attributes of the resource.

☒ YES

Identify the opportunity(ies) for public comment and describe the input received (provide attachments as appropriate to document the public involvement activity):

A scoping field view for SR 0722 (High Street) over Rife Run was held on February 18,

2014. A Rapho Township Board meeting will be held on May 21, 2020 and a Manheim

Borough Council meeting will be held on May 26, 2020 to discuss public involvement

regarding the project. Coordination with Borough and Township officials will continue for

County: Lancaster


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the development of this project. A public plans display will be conducted as the engineering

design is advanced.

County: Lancaster


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4. The official with jurisdiction over the property was informed of FHWA’s and/or PennDOT’s intent to make a de minimis/no adverse use finding.

☒ YES

Email will be sent to Manheim Borough and Rapho Township in May 2020. Phone

conversations and virtual Skype meetings conducted to explain documents/plans. Identify the method used to notify the official with jurisdiction, and attach appropriate correspondence.

Email includes a letter discussing the proposed fill slope work. Several attachments will be

provided for Manheim Borough and Rapho Township review and analysis.

Correspondence documenting notification of the official with jurisdiction is included in the following

Attachment: Letter of Intent addressed to proposed work, location map, and Line and Grade

plans sheets.

5. The official with jurisdiction over the property concurred in writing with FHWA’s

and/or PennDOT’s determination that the project will not adversely affect the property. (NOTE: Public input must be received and considered prior to the official with jurisdiction making a final determination.)

☐ YES

Identify the official with jurisdiction and date of concurrence and attach written concurrence:

Manheim Borough Manager, Mr. James R. Fisher

Rapho Township Manager, Ms. Sara Gibson

Written concurrence from the official with jurisdiction is included in the following Attachment: Enter Attachment number and description.

6. If the Section 4(f)/Section 2002 use involves State Game Land, verify that the use is considered de minimis in accordance with the Cooperative Interagency Agreement for Interdepartmental Land Transfer of State Game Lands. (Describe and obtain PA Game Commission concurrence signature below for use of a State Game Land Bank and/or Interdepartmental Land Transfer.)

☐ YES

☐ State Game Land Bank

Debiting Click here to enter text. (acres)

From Click here to enter text. SGL bank

County: Lancaster


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PGC Signature: Date: Click here to enter a date.

☐ Interdepartmental Land Transfer

PGC Signature: Date: Click here to enter a date.

County: Lancaster


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7. Have Federal or State funds [LWCF 6(f)/Project 70/Project 500/other recreationgrants] been used in the acquisition of, or for any improvements to, the Section 4(f)property?

☒ YES

☐ NO

If Yes, the appropriate Federal agency has been coordinated with and is in agreement with the land conversion or transfer.

☐ YES

Provide more information regarding the Section 6(f)/Project 70/Project 500/other recreation grants coordination:

Websites for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (www.lwcfcoalition.com/map-of-lwcf),

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (www.maps.dcnr.pa.gov/brc/grantacq),

and Department of Transportation (www.gis.penndot.gov/onemap) were consulted to verify

if Section 6(f) funds were used in the purchase or development of Mummau Park. The

DCNR Site identifies Mummau Park as “state acquisition”. An amended deed for the

property identifies that Keystone 93 funds were used in the purchase of the park. Approval

of the conversion by DCNR will be necessary.

8. The project does not involve any uses that would require an individual Section 4(f)evaluation. (It is acceptable if there are other Section 4(f) uses that are covered byone of the nationwide programmatic Section 4(f) evaluations or meet temporaryoccupancy criteria.)

☒ YES

If there are other Section 4(f) properties used, list them here, briefly describe the use, and identify which form(s) will be completed to address the use:

Logan Park is located on the southern side of the bridge, impacts to Logan Park will be documented via de minimis form.

County: Lancaster


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In accordance with PA Act 120 Section 2002 requirements, briefly summarize the impacts to other Section 2002 areas of concern that would occur if the use of the public park, recreation area, or wildlife or waterfowl refuge was avoided. Other Section 2002 areas of concern to be discussed could include the following:

(1) residential and neighborhood character and location, (2) conservation including air, erosion, sedimentation, wildlife and general ecology of area, (3) noise, and air and water pollution, (4) multiple use of space, (5) replacement housing, (6) displacement of families and business, (7) aesthetics, (8) public health and safety, (9) fast, safe and efficient transportation, (10) civil defenses, (11) economic activity, (12) employment, (13) fire protection, (14) public utilities, (15) religious institutions, (16) conduct and financing of government including the effect on the local tax base and social service costs, (17) property values, (18) education, including the disruption of school district operations, (19) engineering, right-of-way and construction costs of the project and related facilities, (20) maintenance and operating costs of the project and related facilities, and (21) operation and use of existing transportation routes and programs during construction and after completion.

Avoidance of Mummau Park would increase impacts to the nearby Logan Park.The proposed areas of

Mummau Park are needed to secure Right-of-Way for the SR 0772 (High Street) bridge replacement. The

proposed work will impact a recreational property including a ball field and a playground area jointly owned by

Manheim Borough and Rapho Township. The impacts will result in no changes in neighborhood character or

location. The impact will not increase the threat from the environmental effects associated noise, air, and health

and safety. The fill slopes will not curtail or reduce the effect on existing features such as religious intuitions,

public utilities, and public tax and social service will be unchanged.

Include any additional information related to the park impact that is relevant to the determination of de minimis/no adverse use:

The proposed work area will abut the existing SR 0772 right-of way. The work area impact

will not directly alter the existing ball fields and playground area or function.

SUMMARY AND DETERMINATION:

The project involves a de minimis/no adverse use on the Section 4(f)/Section 2002 property as evidenced through the minimization of harm to a public park, recreation land, or wildlife and waterfowl refuge as a result of mitigation to or avoidance of impacts to the qualifying characteristics and/or the functions of the resource. Based on the scope of the undertaking; the fact that the undertaking does not adversely affect the function/qualities of the Section 4(f)/Section 2002 property on a permanent or temporary basis; and with agreement from the official with jurisdiction, the proposed action constitutes a de minimis/no adverse use; and therefore, no analysis of avoidance alternatives is required.

County: Lancaster


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Name and Organization of Preparer: American Engineers Group Date: 5/15/2020

Project Manager: Date:

Environmental Manager: Date:

PennDOT, BOPD: Date:

FHWA: Date:

County: Lancaster


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List Section 4(f) mitigation measures associated with this use that are part of this project:

• Due to the proposed bridge being a single-span structure, the pier will be eliminated

and a rock stream plug placed along the edge of the stream with the area behind

backfilled with stream material, maintaining normal channel width throughout the

area

• Following construction, the temporary construction easements upstream and

downstream of the proposed bridge will be restored with plantings similar to those

used in previous downstream restoration efforts

Typical attachments for this form include, but are not limited to:

• Project location map

• Map of affected Section 4(f) property and other Section 4(f) property(ies) in the project vicinity

• Photographs of the Section 4(f) property

• Project plan sheet to show impacts

• Correspondence with the official with jurisdiction

• Public involvement information

Approximate Project Center:40.158016°, -76.405414°

Rife Run(WWF, MF)

Chiques Run(WWF, MF)

Copyright:© 2013 National Geographic Society, i-cubed0 2,000 4,000

Feet

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Date: 5/13/2019

S.R. 772 OVER RIFE RUNFigure 1: Location Map

Created By: CMG

USGS 7.5' Quadrangle: Manheim Borough

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Section 4(f) Property Photographs

American Engineers Group, LLC. . Photographic Log

Aquatic Resource Delineation PennDOT S.R. 772 over Rife Run

Photograph:

1

Date:

04/08/19

Feature ID:

Approach Roadway

Direction:

West

Description:

Photo depicts a view of the approach roadway facing west from the S.R. 722 Bridge over Rife Run. Logan Park is to the left and Mummau Park is to the right.

Photograph:

2

Date:

04/08/19

Feature ID:

Approach Roadway

Direction:

East

Description:

Photo depicts a view of the approach roadway facing east from the S.R. 772 Bridge over Rife Run. The entrance to Logan Park is to the right and the entrance to Mummau Park is to the left.



Photograph:

3

Date:

04/08/19

Feature ID:

Logan Park

Direction:

Southeast

Description:

Photo depicts a view of the existing conditions in the southwest quadrant of the bridge (Logan Park). One of three parking areas for Logan Park can be seen in the background of the far side of Rife run.

Photograph:

4

Date:

04/08/19

Feature ID:

Logan Park

Direction:

Southwest

Description:

Photo depicts a view of the existing conditions in the southeast quadrant of the bridge (Logan Park).



Photograph:

6

Date:

04/08/19

Feature ID:

Mummau Park

Direction:

Southeast

Description:

Photo depicts a view of the existing conditions in the northwest quadrant of the bridge (Mummau Park).

Description:

Photo depicts a view of the existing conditions in the northeast quadrant of the bridge (Mummau Park). The path in the mid-ground of the photo crosses SR 772, connecting Mummau and Logan Parks.

South

Direction:

Feature ID:

Mummau Park

Date:

04/08/19

Photograph:



Photograph:

7

Date:

04/08/19

Feature ID:

Logan Park

Direction:

Northwest

Description:

View of the conditions of the existing structure over Rife Run downstream of the bridge (Logan Park).

Photograph:

8

Date:

04/08/19

Feature ID:

Logan Park

Direction:

East

Description:

View of the conditions of the existing structure over Rife Run downstream of the bridge (Logan Park).



Photograph:

9

Date:

04/08/19

Feature ID:

Logan Park

Direction:

South

Description:

View facing downstream from the bridge (Logan Park).

Photograph:

10

Date:

04/08/19

Feature ID:

Mummau Park

Direction:

north

Description:

View facing downstream toward the bridge (Mummau Park).

Harrisburg Office 3552 Gettysburg Road, Suite 201

Camp Hill, PA 17011 Phone: 717-612-9880

Fax: 717-612-9465 [email protected]

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SUBJECT: SR0772-034 Bridge Replacement Project, Manheim Borough Municipal Coordination Meeting

DATE: March 31, 2020

LOCATION: Via Skype

ATTENDEES: Nexa Castro – PennDOT Project Manager Timothy A. Bolden, PE – Gibson-Thomas Engineering Co., Inc. Sara Gibson – Rapho Township Manager Jim Fisher, PE – Manhiem Borough Manager

MINUTES:

The coordination meeting for the SR 0772-034 Bridge Project was held via Skype on March 31, 2020 at 1:30 pm. Timothy A. Bolden, PE, Gibson-Thomas Engineering (Gibson-Thomas), and Nexa Castro, PennDOT Engineering District 8-0 (District) provided an overview of the project including reviewing the Design Field View plans and the Traffic Control Plans. Highlights of the general overview and discussion are as follows:

Schedule/Duration

1. Currently the project is scheduled for a Spring/Summer 2021 Let. Given that the project will be constructed with half-width construction, the duration is estimated to be at 15-18 months.

2. Nexa discussed that given the current circumstance surrounding the Covid-19, the project may get delayed.

Half-width construction (Traffic Control)

3. The project will be constructed in half-width construction maintaining a single–lane of traffic for the duration of construction.

4. There will be a traffic signal on each roadway approach, one for the entrance to Mummau Park and one for the Kelsey Property in the NW quadrant.

5. Due to requirements for the temporary concrete barrier, the entrance to Logan Park cannot be maintained. Tim indicated that pedestrians could be maintained from SR0772 adjacent to the existing parking lot for access to the soccer fields to the south.

6. Jim inquire if a detour could be signed directing traffic that would typically park into the parking lot towards the parking lot located toward the end of S. Snyder Street and W. Ferdinand Street. Tim/Nexa indicated that could be worked into the overall traffic control plan.

7. Sara and Jim indicated concerns over the truck traffic during construction. Tim/Nexa indicated that instituting a truck only detour is a possibility and would discuss the viability with the District Traffic Unit.

8. Nexa/Tim discussed that during the right-of-way (ROW) process the Borough would be compensated for the permanent ROW but also for the loss of use of the parking lot during construction. Nexa indicated that the actual reimbursement amount would be the fair market value determined through the ROW process in which the District ROW negotiator would meet with the Borough to discuss.

9. Jim/Sara indicated that people would probably utilize the Mummau Park for parking and cross SR0772 to access the soccer fields during construction. Tim indicated that the crosswalk was planned to be closed during construction, however, we would

MEETING MINUTES

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discuss with the traffic unit to verify whether this crosswalk could be maintained in its current location during construction. Gibson-Thomas confirmed that the temporary traffic signal can accommodate a phase for pedestrians. Gibson-Thomas will confirm with the District Traffic Unit to verify if maintaining the existing crosswalk will be feasible given the other constraints in the traffic control plan.

Stream Restoration

10. Tim reviewed the stream restoration projects that were completed upstream and downstream of the projects. Tim indicated that Gibson-Thomas obtained construction plans from Land Studies for the downstream portion. Sara indicated that she would check the Township’s records to get a copy of the plans for the restoration that was completed upstream in 2004.

11. Tim indicated that both projects are performing well. Tim indicated that the proposed bridge would be a single-span structure, eliminating the pier. With that a stream plug could be placed along that edge of the stream with the area behind backfilled with stream material. This would maintain the normal channel width through the area consistent with what is present upstream and downstream. Through the stream restoration area. Planting consistent with those used in the previous restorations would be placed within the temporary construction easements upstream and downstream of the proposed bridge.

Section 4(f) Di Minimis Document

12. Nexa explained that the Section 4(f) Di Minimis document is part of the environmental process which is included within Preliminary Engineering. The document is needed for the project to gain environmental clearance and proceed into Final Design and complete the ROW process. The document indicates that the Borough and the Township are agreeable to the ROW and easement impacts to the parks.

13. Tim/Nexa indicated that typically the process would have a plans display that would inform the public of the upcoming project. This would be part of the Section 4(f) process. Given the current restrictions, the team is hoping that something could be posted on the municipality’s websites. Sara and Jim indicated that providing a link on the websites that would direct the public to another page would be beneficial. Nexa indicated that a brief narrative could be provided, in addition to existing conditions in an aerial view and proposed conditions imposed on the aerial view. Gibson-Thomas will investigate and inform everyone of the ability/availability.

14. Sara inquired into whether adjoining property owners would be notified. Tim indicated that typically they would get informed via letter of a plans display. Nexa/Tim indicated that letters could be sent to the adjacent property owners and inform them that further discussion could happen via telephone or Skype meetings if needed.

15. Jim inquired on the timeline for approval of the section 4(f) documents. Tim/Nexa indicated that securing approvals in a timely fashion would allow the project to move into Final Design. Tim/Nexa indicated that all the board members would need to be made aware of the process, preferably during a meeting. Jim indicated that their next meeting would be April 28th.

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