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1 FINAL NOISE STUDY TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM ADDENDUM SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction SR 694/Gandy Boulevard from West of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street / 9 th Street North to East of SR 687 / 4 th Street North Pinellas County, Florida Financial Project ID: Prepared for: Florida Department of Transportation District Seven North McKinley Drive Tampa, Florida July 2012

2 FINAL NOISE STUDY TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM ADDENDUM SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction SR 694/Gandy Boulevard from West of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street / 9 th Street North to East of SR 687 / 4 th Street North Pinellas County, Florida Financial Project ID: Prepared for: Florida Department of Transportation District Seven North McKinley Drive Tampa, Florida Prepared by: Atkins North America, Inc West Boy Scout Boulevard Suite 700 Tampa, Florida July 2012

3 Executive Summary The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Seven, has designed improvements to SR 694/Gandy Boulevard from west of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North (9 th Street North) to east of SR 687 (4 th Street North) in Pinellas County. The design improves Gandy Boulevard to a controlled access facility with four mainline lanes, grade-separated interchanges and frontage roads. FDOT is now proceeding with the project as a Design-Build. Considering the number of years that have elapsed since the 2002 Project Development and Environment (PD&E) noise study, design modifications to the 2002 conceptual design as documented in Contract Plans Pre-phase III Submittal (July 2011), and the implementation of an amended Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations Part 772 (23 CFR 772) that became effective July 13, 2011, FDOT has made a determination that the PD&E noise study results should be updated. The updated traffic noise study was performed in accordance with 23 CFR 772, Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise. The analysis applied procedures and followed methodology established in the FDOT Project Development and Environment Manual, Part 2, Chapter 17. Noise levels were predicted at 260 receptor points representing 255 residences (i.e., single-family homes, condominiums and apartments), one church (First Baptist Church), outdoor seating areas at two offices, outdoor dining areas at two restaurants, outdoor seating areas at a nursing home and common use recreational areas associated with residential communities. Outdoor noise levels at 53 residences were predicted to approach or exceed the Noise Abatement Criteria (NAC) for design year (2036) build conditions. Outdoor noise levels at the Sienna Bay playground, Pinewood Village shuffleboard courts and Pinewood Village outdoor seating area with tables were also predicted to approach or exceed the NAC for design year (2036) build conditions. A substantial increase attributable to the project was not expected to occur at any noise sensitive site. The 2002 PD&E noise study determined that noise barriers were the only viable abatement measure that could be considered. The amended federal regulation (23 CFR 772) stipulates that, at a minimum, noise abatement in the form of a noise barrier must be considered. Therefore, a noise barrier was evaluated at each noise sensitive site where traffic noise levels were predicted to approach or exceed the NAC for design year (2036) build conditions. At each noise barrier analysis location, the feasibility of providing a noise reduction with a barrier was established. All measured and predicted noise levels are expressed in decibels (db) using an A -scale [db(a)] weighting. Following FDOT procedure, a barrier must reduce traffic noise by at least 7 db(a) [i.e., noise reduction design goal] at a minimum of one impacted noise sensitive site with at least one additional impacted noise sensitive site provided a noise reduction of 5 db(a) or more. If feasible, then the noise barrier was evaluated for cost reasonableness. To be considered cost reasonable for a residential area, the noise barrier should cost less than $42,000 per benefited noise sensitive site. A benefited site is defined as a site where at least a 5 db(a) reduction can be provided. Following is the status of consideration for noise barriers at affected noise sensitive sites. Vantage Point Condominiums Predicted outdoor noise levels at 22 condominium patios approached or exceeded the NAC for design year (2036) build conditions. A noise barrier system combining two noise barriers located along the proposed shoulder of the eastbound frontage road was determined to be feasible and cost reasonable. One noise barrier was 300 feet (ft) long and 14 ft high and a second noise barrier was 756 ft long and 14 ft high. However, based on a majority vote of affected property owners and residents, construction of a noise barrier was not supported. Therefore, no noise barrier is planned for Vantage Point Condominiums. Sienna Bay Apartments Predicted outdoor noise levels at eight apartment patios approached or exceeded the NAC for design year (2036) build conditions. A noise barrier could not provide at least a 5 db(a) noise reduction at six of the affected residences because of traffic noise from nearby 4 th Street North. A noise barrier for the remaining two affected residences was not cost reasonable. Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction i

4 The noise reduction design goal of 7 db(a) could not be achieved at the affected playground. Therefore, no noise barrier is planned for Sienna Bay apartments or the associated playground. Gateway Mobile Home Park Predicted outdoor noise levels at 12 residences approached or exceeded the NAC for design year (2036) build conditions. A 642-foot (ft)-long and 10-ft-high noise barrier located along the right-of-way (ROW) was determined to be feasible and cost reasonable. However, based on a majority vote of the affected property owner and residents, construction of a noise barrier was not supported. Therefore, no noise barrier is planned for Gateway Mobile Home Park. Pinewood Village Predicted noise levels at residences did not approach the NAC; therefore, a noise barrier was not considered for the residences. Predicted outdoor noise levels at the community s shuffle board court and outdoor seating area with tables approached or exceeded the NAC. The noise reduction design goal of 7 db(a) could not be achieved at the affected shuffleboard court or outdoor seating because of limitations on the length of a noise barrier to accommodate driveways accessing Gandy Boulevard. Therefore, no noise barrier is planned for Pinewood Village. Tortuga Pointe Apartments Predicted outdoor noise levels at 11 apartment patios approached or exceeded the NAC for design year (2036) build conditions. Ten of the 11 affected residences are located on the third or fourth floor of an apartment building. With limitations on the length of a noise barrier to accommodate driveways accessing Gandy Boulevard and affected residences located on upper floors, a 5 db(a) reduction could only be achieved at two affected apartment patios and the design goal noise reduction of 7 db(a) could not be achieved at any apartment patio. Therefore, no noise barrier is planned for Tortuga Pointe apartments. Noise barriers could not provide the noise reduction requirements, were not cost reasonable or were not supported by the property owners and residents at any of the affected noise sensitive sites. Therefore, no noise barriers are expected to be constructed as part of the design-build project. However, if the designbuild team implements the project using significant vertical or hortizontal changes in comparison to the dimensions contained in the present Contract Plans Pre-phae III Submittal (July 2011), it is expected that the Department may have to reanalyze noise level changes and, potentially, new barrier considerations may be an outcome of that process. Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction ii

5 Table of contents Chapter Pages Executive Summary... i 1. Introduction Noise Analysis Methodology Model and Noise Metrics Traffic Data Noise Abatement Criteria Noise Sensitive Sites Noise Abatement Consideration Noise Analysis Results Gateway Apartments First Baptist Church Windjammer Apartments Office Building at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street Pine Rush Villas Gandy Townhomes Pipo s Vantage Point Condominiums Office Building Bon Secours-Maria Manor Sienna Bay Apartments Gateway Mobile Home Park Waterford Apartments Pinewood Village Tortuga Pointe Apartments Public Involvement Vantage Point Condominiums Gateway Mobile Home Park Conclusions Noise Impacts Statement of Likelihood Construction Noise and Vibration References Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction iii

6 Tables Table 2-1: FHWA Noise Abatement Criteria Table 2-2: Typical Noise Levels Table 3-1: Vantage Point Shoulder Noise Barrier Analysis Table 3-2: Sienna Bay Apartments Right-of-Way Noise Barrier Analysis Table 3-3: Sienna Bay Apartments Noise Barrier System Analysis Table 3-4: Gateway Mobile Home Park - Right-of-Way Noise Barrier Analysis Table 4-1: Vantage Point Condominiums Noise Barrier Survey Table 4-2: Gateway Mobile Home Park Noise Barrier Survey Figures Figure 1-1: Project Location Map Appendices Appendix A: TNM Modeling Files, Contract Plans Pre-phase III Submittal and Adobe Acrobat PDF of Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum (Files on enclosed DVD) Appendix B: Traffic Data Appendix C: Predicted Noise Levels Appendix D: Project Aerials with Receptor Locations Appendix E: Noise Barrier Survey Package and List of Recipients Appendix F: Signed and Returned Noise Barrier Surveys Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction iv

7 1. Introduction The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Seven, has designed improvements to SR 694/Gandy Boulevard from west of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North (9 th Street North) to east of SR 687 (4 th Street North) in Pinellas County. The design improves Gandy Boulevard to a controlled access facility with four mainline lanes, grade-separated interchanges and frontage roads. FDOT is now proceeding with the project as a Design-Build. The project limits are shown in Figure 1-1 with the construction limits extending west to I-275 and east to Brighton Bay Boulevard. This portion of Gandy Boulevard was included in a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) phase noise analysis in 2002 (Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum, August 2002) 1. Within the Design-Build project limits, noise barriers were determined to be a feasible and cost reasonable abatement measure at Pelican Sound Apartments (now known as Vantage Point Condominiums) and Gateway Mobile Home Park. Considering the number of years that have elapsed since the 2002 noise study, design modifications to the 2002 conceptual design as documented in Contract Plans Pre-phase III Submittal (July 2011) and the implementation of an amended Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 772 (23 CFR 772) that became effective July 13, 2011, FDOT has made a determination that the PD&E noise study results should be updated. An electronic version of the Contract Plans Pre-phase III Submittal, including typical sections, is provided in Appendix A. The updated noise analysis documented in this Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum serves as the preliminary technical noise study required by federal regulation (23 CFR 772) for design-build projects. Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction 1-1

8 Figure 1-1: Project Location Map Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction 1-2

9 2. Noise Analysis Methodology A traffic noise study was performed in accordance with Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations Part 772 (23 CFR 772), Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise 2. The analysis applied procedures and followed methodology established in the FDOT Project Development and Environment Manual 3, Part 2, Chapter Model and Noise Metrics Noise levels were predicted using the latest Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Traffic Noise Model (TNM), version 2.5. All measured and predicted noise levels are expressed in decibels (db) using an A -scale [db(a)] weighting. This scale most closely approximates the response characteristics of the human ear to traffic noise. All noise levels are reported as hourly equivalent noise levels [Leq(h)], which can be compared directly to criteria levels established by FHWA. The Leq(h) is defined as the equivalent steadystate sound level that, in a given hourly period, contains the same acoustic energy as the time-varying sound level for the same hourly period Traffic Data The amount of traffic noise is heavily dependent on vehicle speed with the amount of noise generated by traffic increasing as the vehicle speed increases. The design roadway geometries were reviewed to identify maximized traffic volumes that would allow vehicles to travel at speeds consistent with speed limits established for Gandy Boulevard, associated frontage roads and ramps. Vehicle volume resulting in Level of Service (LOS) C operating conditions is generally considered the maximum volume that allows vehicles to travel at the speed limit and consequently, produces the worst-case traffic noise environment. Therefore, noise levels were predicted using LOS C conditions when forecasted demand volumes exceed LOS C conditions. Design year (2036) demand traffic volumes were used when they were less than LOS C conditions. Demand traffic volumes for design year (2036) build conditions were developed using the FDOT Project Traffic Forecasting Procedure and are documented in a memorandum dated February 22, LOS C volumes were provided in the 2009 FDOT Quality/Level of Service Handbook 4. The Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) volumes were reduced to hourly volumes using a peak-hour factor (K-factor). Using a directional factor (D-factor), the heavier directional traffic volume was always assigned to the directional through lanes in closest proximity to noise sensitive sites. The total traffic volume was categorized into vehicle types (i.e., cars, medium trucks, and heavy trucks) using vehicle classification factors (e.g., T-factor). The factors were documented in a memorandum dated February 22, Traffic volumes for 2036 Build conditions, including factors to reduce AADT to hourly volumes are provided in Appendix B Noise Abatement Criteria FHWA has established noise levels at which noise abatement must be considered for various types of noise sensitive sites. These noise levels are referred to as the Noise Abatement Criteria (NAC). As shown in Table 2-1, the NAC vary by activity category. Noise abatement measures must be considered when predicted traffic noise levels for design year (2036) build conditions approach or exceed the NAC. FDOT defines approach as within 1 db(a) of FHWA criteria. For comparison purposes, typical noise levels associated with common indoor and outdoor activities are provided in Table 2-2. Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction 2-1

10 Table 2-1: FHWA Noise Abatement Criteria Activity Category Leq(h) Evaluation Location Description of Land Use Activity Category A 57 Exterior Lands on which serenity and quiet are of extraordinary significance and serve an important public need and where the preservation of those qualities is essential if the area is to continue to serve its intended purpose. B 67 Exterior Residential. C 67 Exterior D 52 Interior E 72 Exterior F Active sports areas, amphitheatres, auditoriums, campgrounds, cemeteries, day care centers, hospitals, libraries, medical facilities, parks, picnic areas, places of worship, playgrounds, public meeting rooms, public or non-profit institutional structures, radio studios, recording studios, recreation areas, Section 4(f) sites, schools, television studios, trails, and trail crossings. Auditoriums, day care centers, hospitals, libraries, medical facilities, places of worship, public meeting rooms, public or nonprofit institutional structures, radio studios, recording studios, schools, and television studios. Hotels, motels, offices, restaurants/bars, and other developed lands, properties or activities not included in A D or F. Agriculture, airports, bus yards, emergency services, industrial, logging, maintenance facilities, manufacturing, mining, rail yards, retail facilities, shipyards, utilities (water resources, water treatment, electrical), and warehousing. G Undeveloped lands that are not permitted. Source: 23 CFR Part 772, Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise, FHWA, Table 2-2: Typical Noise Levels Jet Fly-over at 1000 ft Common Outdoor Activities Gas Lawn Mower at 3 ft Diesel Truck at 50 ft, at 50 mph Noise Urban Area (Daytime) Gas Lawn Mower at 100 ft Commercial Area Heavy Traffic at 300 ft Quiet Urban Daytime Quiet Urban Nighttime Quiet Suburban Nighttime Quiet Rural Nighttime Lowest Threshold of Human Hearing Noise Level db(a) Rock Band Common Indoor Activities Food Blender at 1 m (3 ft) Garbage Disposal at 1 m (3 ft) Vacuum Cleaner at 10 ft Normal Speech at 3 ft Large Business Office Dishwasher Next Room Theater, Large Conference Room (Background) Library Bedroom at Night, Concert Hall (Background) Lowest Threshold of Human Hearing Source: California Dept. of Transportation Technical Noise Supplement, Oct. 1998, Page 18. Abatement measures must also be considered when a substantial increase in traffic noise would occur as a direct result of the transportation project. Following FDOT procedure, a substantial increase is defined as 15 db(a), or more, above existing conditions. A substantial increase typically occurs in areas where traffic noise is a minor component of the existing noise environment but could become a major component after the project is constructed. Traffic noise from Gandy Boulevard is a notable noise source at noise sensitive sites adjacent to the existing road. The current design follows the alignment of the conceptual design evaluated in Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction 2-2

11 2002 with the horizontal alignment making full use of the existing Gandy Boulevard right-of-way (ROW). The 2002 PD&E noise study demonstrated that the project would not cause a substantial increase in noise levels compared to existing conditions. Therefore, the current design also will not cause a substantial increase in noise levels Noise Sensitive Sites Noise sensitive land uses along Gandy Boulevard that are identified within activity categories specified by the NAC include: Activity Category B Residential (Gateway Apartments, Windjammer Apartments, Pine Rush Villas, Gandy Townhomes, Vantage Point Condominiums (formerly referred to as Pelican Sound Apartments), Sienna Bay Apartments (formerly referred to as Sandpiper Apartments), Gateway Mobile Home Park, Waterford Apartments, Pinewood Village, and Tortuga Pointe Apartments. Activity Category C First Baptist Church, Maria Manor nursing home and outdoor common areas associated with residential communities (apartment swimming pools, playgrounds, shuffleboard). Activity Category E two office buildings with outdoor seating and tables, two restaurants with outdoor dining areas (Pipo s and Kahuna s). Activity Category F land uses such as retail stores, maintenance facilities, warehousing and utilities are also located along Gandy Boulevard. As stipulated by 23 CFR 772, there is no NAC established for Activity Category F and a noise analysis is not required for this activity category. Consistent with the FDOT Project Development and Environment Manual, receptor points representing the noise sensitive sites were located as follows: Residential receptor points were placed at the edges of buildings closest to the major traffic noise source. Where residences were clustered together, a single receptor point may represent a group of residences with similar noise propagation path characteristics. Receptor points for the church, outdoor common areas (recreational and office seating) and outdoor dining areas were located where people would frequent. Ground floor receptor points were assumed to be 5 feet (ft) above the ground elevation. Second, third and fourth floor receptor points were located 15, 25 and 35 ft above the ground elevation, respectively Noise Abatement Consideration A noise study performed during the PD&E phase determined that noise barriers were the only viable abatement measure that could be considered. The amended federal regulation (23 CFR 772) stipulates that, at a minimum, noise abatement in the form of a noise barrier must be considered. Therefore, for this update a noise barrier was evaluated at each noise sensitive site where noise levels were predicted to approach or exceed the NAC for design year (2036) build conditions. At each noise barrier analysis location, the feasibility of providing a noise reduction with a barrier was established. Following FDOT procedure, a barrier must reduce traffic noise by at least 7 db(a) [i.e., noise reduction design goal] at a minimum of one impacted noise sensitive site with at least one additional impacted noise sensitive site provided a noise reduction of 5 db(a) or more. If feasible, then the noise barrier was evaluated for cost reasonableness. To be considered cost reasonable for a residential area, the noise barrier should cost less than $42,000 per benefited residence. A benefited residence is defined as a site where at least a 5 db(a) reduction can be provided. In an attempt to provide a cost reasonable noise barrier, the length of the barrier was optimized for a particular height to minimize cost while maintaining at Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction 2-3

12 least a 7dB(A) reduction at one noise sensitive site and a 5 db(a) reduction at an additional noise sensitive site that has a predicted noise level which approaches or exceeds the NAC. At some locations, noise barriers may benefit noise sensitive sites with a predicted noise level that does not approach the NAC. Noise reduction at these additional sites was regarded as incidental. Since abatement consideration at these sites was not required, noise barrier lengths or heights were not increased to benefit these sites. However, if benefited because of the proximity to an impacted noise sensitive site, these additional sites were included when determining cost per benefited receptor. This methodology is consistent with FHWA guidance. Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction 2-4

13 3. Noise Analysis Results Noise levels were predicted at 260 receptor points representing 255 residences (i.e., single-family homes, condominiums and apartments), one church (First Baptist Church), outdoor seating areas at two offices, outdoor dining areas at two restaurants, outdoor seating areas at a nursing home and common recreational areas associated with residential communities. The letter N or S identified the receptor point location as north or south of Gandy Boulevard. Predicted noise levels for theses receptor points are provided in Appendix C. The locations of the receptor points identified in Appendix C are depicted on the aerials found in Appendix D. An electronic version of the TNM modelling files is found in Appendix A Gateway Apartments The Gateway apartment complex is located south of Gandy Boulevard at Station For design year (2036) build conditions, the outdoor noise levels at apartment patios were predicted to be 65.4 db(a) or less. Predicted noise levels do not approach the NAC; therefore, a noise barrier was not considered First Baptist Church First Baptist Church is located south of Gandy Boulevard at Station An outdoor garden area with benches is separated from Gandy Boulevard by a 10-ft concrete wall. For design year (2036) build conditions, the outdoor noise level was predicted to be 57.9 db(a) or less. Predicted noise levels do not approach the NAC; therefore, a noise barrier was not considered Windjammer Apartments The Windjammer apartment complex is located south of Gandy Boulevard between Station 1125 and Station For design year (2036) build conditions, the outdoor noise levels at apartment patios were predicted to be 64.7 db(a) or less. Predicted noise levels do not approach the NAC; therefore, a noise barrier was not considered Office Building at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street An office building with outdoor seating and tables is located south of Gandy Boulevard at Station For design year (2036) build conditions, the outdoor noise level was predicted to be 62.9 db(a) or less. Predicted noise levels do not approach the NAC; therefore, a noise barrier was not considered Pine Rush Villas The Pine Rush Villas condominium complex is located south of Gandy Boulevard between Station 1171 and Station For design year (2036) build conditions, the outdoor noise levels at condominium patios were predicted to be 65.6 db(a) or less. Predicted noise levels do not approach the NAC; therefore, a noise barrier was not considered Gandy Townhomes The Gandy Townhomes complex is located south of Gandy Boulevard between Station 1178 and Station For design year (2036) build conditions, the outdoor noise levels at townhome patios were predicted to be 65.7 db(a) or less. Predicted noise levels do not approach the NAC; therefore, a noise barrier was not considered. Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction 3-1

14 3.7. Pipo s Pipo s is a restaurant with an outdoor dining area located south of Gandy Boulevard at Station For design year (2036) build conditions, the outdoor noise level at the dining area was predicted to be 70.7 db(a) or less. Predicted noise levels do not approach the NAC; therefore, a noise barrier was not considered Vantage Point Condominiums The Vantage Point Condominium complex (formerly referred to as Pelican Sound Apartments) is located south of Gandy Boulevard between Station 1205 and Station For design year (2036) build conditions, the outdoor noise levels were predicted to approach or exceed the NAC at 22 condominium patios. A noise barrier located along the ROW line would conflict with stormwater drainage requirements. Therefore, noise barriers located along the proposed shoulder of the eastbound frontage road were evaluated. Per the FDOT Plans Preparation Manual (2012), 14 ft is the maximum height for a traffic railing/noise barrier design that would be located at the roadway shoulder. The results of the noise barrier analysis are provided in Table 3-1. A noise barrier height of 14 ft was required to provide the noise reduction design goal of 7 db(a) for at least one condominium. The optimized noise barrier system combined two noise barriers located along the proposed shoulder of the eastbound frontage road with one noise barrier 300 ft long and 14 ft high and a second noise barrier 756 ft long and 14 ft high. The noise barrier system would provide the noise reduction design goal of at least 7 db(a) at three affected condominium patios with noise levels at 16 affected condominium patios reduced 5 to 6 db(a). In addition to providing a benefit at 19 affected condominiums, 14 condominium patios with noise levels that do not approach the NAC would also benefit. Noise levels could not be reduced by at least 5 db(a) at three affected condominium patios because the patios are located on the third floor of the condominium building and a small gap between the noise barriers is required to accommodate an access drive. The optimized noise barrier system at Vantage Point combines two sections of noise barrier located between Station right and right. A gap between the two sections of noise barrier would accommodate an existing driveway (right turn in only). The optimized noise barrier system is shown on the aerials in Appendix D. At $13,440 per benefited residence, the cost of the noise barrier system was below the cost reasonable limit of $42,000 per benefited residence. Since the noise barrier was determined to be feasible and cost reasonable, affected property owners and residents were surveyed to establish support for or opposition to construction of the noise barrier. Results of the survey are discussed in Section 4, Public Involvement. Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction 3-2

15 Table 3-1: Vantage Point Shoulder Noise Barrier Analysis Number of Impacted Residences 22 Barrier Height (ft) Barrier Length 1 (ft) Barrier Location 12 NA Shoulder 12 NA Shoulder Shoulder Shoulder Number of Impacted Residences Within a Noise Reduction Range db(a) db(a) Number of Benefited Residences > 7 db(a) Impacted 2 Other 3 Total Average Reduction db(a) Total Estimated Cost 4 Cost Per Benefited Residence NA NA NA NA NA NA $443,520 $13,440 1 Variation in the barrier length is a result of optimizing the length for a particular height. 2 Residences with a predicted noise level that approaches or exceeds the NAC. 3 Residences with a predicted noise level that does not approach the NAC. 4 Unit cost of $30 per square foot Office Building An office building with outdoor seating and tables is located north of Gandy Boulevard at Station For design year (2036) build conditions, the outdoor noise level was predicted to be 59.3 db(a) or less. Predicted noise levels do not approach the NAC; therefore, a noise barrier was not considered Bon Secours-Maria Manor Bon Secours-Maria Manor is a nursing care center located north of Gandy Boulevard between Station 1188 and Station The facility has outdoor seating areas on patios and balconies. For design year (2036) build conditions, the outdoor noise levels at patios and balconies were predicted to be 65.7 db(a) or less. Predicted noise levels do not approach the NAC; therefore, a noise barrier was not considered Sienna Bay Apartments The Sienna Bay apartment complex (formerly referred to as Sandpiper Apartments) is located north of Gandy Boulevard between Station 1196 and Station For design year (2036) build conditions, the outdoor noise levels were predicted to approach or exceed the NAC at 8 apartment patios and a small playground. A noise barrier located at the ROW line was evaluated (see Table 3-2). This noise barrier location takes advantage of being in closest proximity to the apartments. The noise barrier length is limited to the west by 4 th Street North and driveways must be accommodated to the east. Only two of the eight affected residences could be provided a noise reduction of at least 5 db(a) with one affected residence provided the noise reduction design goal of 7 db(a). Six impacted residences could not be provided at least a 5 db(a) reduction because of traffic noise from nearby 4 th Street North. No area of the playground could be provided the noise reduction design goal of 7 db(a) and the playground equipment area could not be provided at least a 5 db(a) reduction because of traffic noise from nearby 4 th Street North. The lowest cost per benefited residence that could be achieved was $66,000 which exceeds the cost reasonable limit of $42,000 per benefited residence. A noise barrier at the ROW was not a cost reasonable abatement measure. Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction 3-3

16 Table 3-2: Sienna Bay Apartments Right-of-Way Noise Barrier Analysis Number of Impacted Residences 8 Barrier Height (ft) Barrier Length 1 (ft) Barrier Location Number of Impacted Residences Within a Noise Reduction Range db(a) db(a) > 7 db(a) Number of Benefited Residences Impacted 2 Other 3 Total Average Reduction db(a) Total Estimated Cost 4 Cost Per Benefited Residence 16 NA ROW NA NA NA NA NA NA ROW $152,280 $76, ROW $132,000 $66, ROW $145,200 $72,600 1 Variation in the barrier length is a result of optimizing the length for a particular height. 2 Residences with a predicted noise level that approaches or exceeds the NAC. 3 Residences with a predicted noise level that does not approach the NAC. 4 Unit cost of $30 per square foot. A noise barrier located at the shoulder of the westbound frontage road was not feasible because of sight distance requirements for vehicles accessing Gandy Boulevard from driveways and connecting roads. As an alternative, a noise barrier system comprised of a noise barrier along the westbound shoulder of the Gandy Boulevard mainline lanes and a second noise barrier along the ROW line was evaluated (see Table 3-3). The advantage of the shoulder location is that the noise barrier would elevate as the Gandy Boulevard mainline lanes elevate over 4 th Street North. Since the noise barrier along the shoulder would be located on structure, the maximum height is limited to 8 ft. Only two of the eight affected residences could be provided a noise reduction of at least 5 db(a) with one affected residence provided the noise reduction design goal of 7 db(a). Six impacted residences could not be provided at least a 5 db(a) reduction because of traffic noise from nearby 4 th Street North. No area of the playground could be provided the noise reduction design goal of 7 db(a) and the playground equipment area could not be provided at least a 5 db(a) reduction because of traffic noise from nearby 4 th Street North. The lowest cost per benefited residence that could be achieved was $109,680 which exceeds the cost reasonable limit of $42,000 per benefited residence. A noise barrier system comprised of a noise barrier along the westbound shoulder of the Gandy Boulevard mainline lanes and a noise barrier at the ROW was not a cost reasonable abatement measure. Table 3-3: Sienna Bay Apartments Noise Barrier System Analysis Number of Impacted Residences 8 Barrier Height (ft) Barrier Length 1 (ft) Barrier Location 8 NA ROW 8 NA Shoulder 10 NA ROW 8 NA Shoulder ROW Shoulder ROW Shoulder ROW Shoulder Number of Impacted Residences Within a Noise Reduction Range db(a) db(a) > 7 db(a) Number of Benefited Residences Impacted 2 Other 3 Total Average Reduction db(a) Total Estimated Cost 4 Cost Per Benefited Residence NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA $466,200 $155, $245,460 $122, $219,360 $109,680 1 Variation in the barrier length is a result of optimizing the length for a particular height. 2 Residences with a predicted noise level that approaches or exceeds the NAC. 3 Residences with a predicted noise level that does not approach the NAC. 4 Unit cost of $30 per square foot. Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction 3-4

17 3.12. Gateway Mobile Home Park The Gateway Mobile Home Park is located north of Gandy Boulevard between Station 1200 and Station For design year (2036) build conditions, the outdoor noise levels were predicted to approach or exceed the NAC at 12 residences. A noise barrier located at the shoulder of the westbound frontage road was not feasible because of sight distance requirements for vehicles accessing Gandy Boulevard from driveways and connecting roads. Therefore, a noise barrier located along the ROW line was evaluated as the only viable location (see Table 3-4). The optimized noise barrier length was 642 ft. All 12 affected residences could be provided a noise reduction of at least 5 db(a). At a height of 10 ft, the noise barrier would provide the noise reduction design goal of at least 7 db(a) at 10 affected residences. The number of residences where the noise reduction design goal could be achieved would be maximized at 11 with the noise barrier height raised to 18 ft. However, a 10-foot high noise barrier is recommended to reduce the noise barrier substructure and avoid conflicts with the proposed stormwater facility. The optimized noise barrier at Gateway Mobile Home Park was 10 ft high, 642 ft long and located approximately 5 ft inside the ROW line. The noise barrier would extend from Station left to left as shown on the aerials in Appendix D. At $16,050 per benefited residence, the cost of the noise barrier was below the cost limit of $42,000 per benefited residence. Since the noise barrier was determined to be feasible and cost reasonable, affected property owners and residents were surveyed to establish support for or opposition to construction of the noise barrier. Results of the survey are discussed in Section 4 Public Involvement. Table 3-4: Gateway Mobile Home Park - Right-of-Way Noise Barrier Analysis Number of Impacted Residences Barrier Height (ft) Barrier Length (ft) Barrier Location Number of Impacted Residences Within a Noise Reduction Range db(a) db(a) > 7 db(a) Number of Benefited Residences Impacted 1 Other 2 Total Average Reduction db(a) Total Estimated Cost 3 Cost Per Benefited Residence ROW $154,080 $12, ROW $192,600 $16, ROW $231,120 $19, ROW $269,640 $22, ROW $308,160 $25, ROW $346,680 $28, ROW $385,200 $32, ROW $423,720 $35,310 1 Residences with a predicted noise level that approaches or exceeds the NAC. 2 Residences with a predicted noise level that does not approach the NAC. 3 Unit cost of $30 per square foot. Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction 3-5

18 3.13. Waterford Apartments The Waterford apartment complex is located north of Gandy Boulevard between Station 1209 and Station For design year (2036) build conditions, the outdoor noise levels at apartment patios were predicted to be 64.0 db(a) or less. Predicted noise levels do not approach the NAC; therefore, a noise barrier was not considered Pinewood Village Pinewood Village mobile home park is located north of Gandy Boulevard between Station 1221 and Station For design year (2036) build conditions, the outdoor noise levels at residences were predicted to be 58.8 db(a) or less. Predicted noise levels at residences do not approach the NAC; therefore, a noise barrier was not considered for the residences. The community s shuffle board court and outdoor seating with tables is located in closer proximity to Gandy Boulevard. A predicted noise level of 66.7 db(a) at the shuffleboard courts approached the NAC and a predicted noise level of 67.2 dba at the outdoor seating exceeded the NAC. A noise barrier located at the shoulder of the westbound frontage road was not feasible because of sight distance requirements for vehicles accessing Gandy Boulevard from driveways and connecting roads. Therefore, a noise barrier located along the ROW line was evaluated as the only viable location. A noise barrier located at the ROW line is limited in length to accommodate driveways accessing Gandy Boulevard. With the limits on noise barrier length, the design goal noise reduction of 7 db(a) could not be achieved at the shuffleboard courts or outdoor seating with tables. Consequently, a noise barrier located at the ROW line was not a reasonable abatement measure Tortuga Pointe Apartments The Tortuga Pointe apartment complex is located north of Gandy Boulevard between Station 1228 and Station For design year (2036) build conditions, the outdoor noise levels were predicted to approach or exceed the NAC at 11 apartment patios. Ten of the 11 affected residences are located on the third or fourth floor of an apartment building. A noise barrier located at the shoulder of the westbound frontage road was not feasible because of sight distance requirements for vehicles accessing Gandy Boulevard from driveways and connecting roads. Therefore, a noise barrier located along the ROW line was evaluated as the only viable location. A noise barrier located at the ROW line is limited in length to accommodate driveways accessing Gandy Boulevard. With the limits on noise barrier length and affected residences located on the upper floors of the apartment building, a 5 db(a) reduction could only be achieved at two affected apartment patios and the design goal noise reduction of 7 db(a) could not be achieved at any apartment patio. Consequently, a noise barrier located at the ROW line was not a reasonable abatement measure. Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction 3-6

19 4. Public Involvement The viewpoints of affected property owners and residents were considered at the two locations (Vantage Point condominiums and Gateway Mobile Home Park) where noise barriers could meet noise reduction requirements at a reasonable cost. Viewpoints were established by providing a written survey and requesting that the recipients document their support for or opposition to the construction of noise barriers by filling out and returning the surveys to FDOT. Whether or not to construct a noise barrier was based on a majority decision. An example of the survey packages distributed and recipients of the survey packages is provided in Appendix E. The signed and returned surveys are provided in Appendix F Vantage Point Condominiums Surveys were distributed to affected property owners and residents at the Vantage Point Condominiums. Four of the affected residences are owner occupied. A corporation (Vinex) owns 32 of the affected residences and rents 31 of these residences. Of the 69 surveys distributed, 43 were filled out and returned to FDOT. The results of the survey are summarized in Table 4-1. Based on majority decision, construction of the noise barrier was not supported. Consequently, a noise barrier will not be provided as part of the Design-Build project. Table 4-1: Vantage Point Condominiums Noise Barrier Survey Number of Surveys Distributed Number of Signed Surveys Returned Support Noise Barrier Construction Property Owners Oppose Noise Barrier Construction Support Noise Barrier Construction Tenants Oppose Noise Barrier Construction Majority Decision Concerning Construction Oppose Construction 1 Vinex Corporation owns 32 of the condominium units. 2 Vinex Corporation accounts for 32 of the signed and returned property owner surveys (owner of 32 condominium units) Gateway Mobile Home Park Surveys were distributed to the affected property owner and residents at the Gateway Mobile Home Park. The mobile home park has one owner with 12 lots rented by individuals. Of the 13 surveys distributed, nine were filled out and returned to FDOT. The results of the survey are summarized in Table 4-2. Based on majority decision, construction of the noise barrier was not supported. Consequently, a noise barrier will not be provided as part of the Design-Build project. Table 4-2: Gateway Mobile Home Park Noise Barrier Survey Number of Surveys Distributed Number of Signed Surveys Returned Support Noise Barrier Construction Property Owners Oppose Noise Barrier Construction Support Noise Barrier Construction Tenants Oppose Noise Barrier Construction Majority Decision Concerning Construction Oppose Construction 1 Only one property owner. Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction 4-1

20 5. Conclusions 5.1. Noise Impacts Outdoor noise levels at 53 residences were predicted to approach or exceed the NAC for design year (2036) build conditions. Outdoor noise levels at the Sienna Bay playground, Pinewood Village shuffleboard courts and Pinewood Village outdoor seating with tables were also predicted to approach or exceed the NAC for design year (2036) build conditions. A substantial increase attributable to the project was not expected to occur at any noise sensitive site Statement of Likelihood Following is the status of consideration for noise barriers at affected noise sensitive areas. Vantage Point Condominiums A noise barrier system combining two noise barriers located along the proposed shoulder of the eastbound frontage road was determined to be feasible and cost reasonable. One noise barrier was 300 ft long and 14 ft high and a second noise barrier was 756 ft long and 14 ft high. The noise barrier system would provide a benefit at 19 of the 22 affected residences. The noise barrier system would also provide a benefit at an additional 14 condominium patios with predicted noise levels that did not approach or exceed the NAC. However, based on a majority vote of affected property owners and residents, construction of a noise barrier was not supported. Therefore, no noise barrier is planned for Vantage Point Condominiums. Sienna Bay Apartments A noise barrier could not benefit (i.e., provide at least a 5 db(a) reduction at six of the eight affected residences because of traffic noise from nearby 4 th Street North. A noise barrier for the remaining two affected residences was not cost reasonable. The noise reduction design goal of 7 db(a) could not be achieved at the affected playground. Therefore, no noise barrier is planned for Sienna Bay apartments or the associated playground. Gateway Mobile Home Park A 642-foot long and 10-foot high noise barrier located along the ROW line was determined to be feasible and cost reasonable. The noise barrier would provide a benefit at all 12 of the affected residences. However, based on a majority vote of the affected property owner and residents, construction of a noise barrier was not supported. Therefore, no noise barrier is planned for Gateway Mobile Home Park. Pinewood Village The noise reduction design goal of 7 db(a) could not be achieved at the affected shuffleboard court or outdoor seating with tables. Therefore, no noise barrier is planned for Pinewood Village. Tortuga Pointe Apartments A 5 db(a) reduction could only be achieved at two of the 11 affected apartment patios and the design goal noise reduction of 7 db(a) could not be achieved at any apartment patio. Therefore, no noise barrier is planned for Tortuga Pointe apartments. Noise barriers could not provide the noise reduction requirements, were not cost reasonable or were not supported by the public at any of the affected noise sensitive sites. Therefore, no noise barriers are expected to be constructed as part of the design-build project. However, if the design-build team implements the project using significant vertical or hortizontal changes in comparison to the dimensions contained in the present Contract Plans Pre-phae III Submittal (July 2011), it is expected that the Department may have to reanalyze noise level changes and, potentially, new barrier considerations may be an outcome of that process. Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction 5-1

21 6. Construction Noise and Vibration Some of the existing land uses adjacent to Gandy Boulevard are identified on the FDOT listing (Project Development and Environment Manual, Table 17.3) of noise- and vibration-sensitive sites (e.g., residences). Construction activities for the proposed roadway improvements are not expected to have any substantial noise or vibration impact. If additional sensitive land uses develop adjacent to the roadway prior to construction, increased potential for noise or vibration impacts could result. It is anticipated that the application of the FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction 5 will minimize or eliminate potential construction noise and vibration impacts. However, should unanticipated noise or vibration issues arise during the construction process, the Project Engineer, in coordination with the District Noise Specialist and the Contractor, will investigate additional methods of controlling these impacts. Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction 6-1

22 7. References 1. Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Gandy Boulevard (SR 694) PD&E Study from West of US 19 to East of 4 th Street; PBS&J; Tampa, Florida; August Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise; Federal Highway Administration; July Project Development and Environment Manual; Florida Department of Transportation; Tallahassee, Florida; May Quality/Level of Service Handbook; Florida Department of Transportation; Tallahassee, Florida; Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction; Florida Department of Transportation; Tallahassee, Florida; Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum SR 694/Gandy Boulevard Design-Build Reconstruction 7-1

23 APPENDICES

24 Appendix A. TNM Modeling Files, Contract Plans Pre-phase III Submittal, and Adobe Acrobat PDF of Final Noise Study Technical Memorandum Addendum (Files on enclosed DVD)

25 Appendix B. Traffic Data

26 Segment of Gandy Boulevard Number of Lanes LOS C ADT Demand ADT Traffic-Hourly Vehicle Volume Design Year (2036) Build Peak Direction Hourly Volumes by Lane Cars MT HT Cars MT HT Off-Peak Direction Hourly Volumes by Lane % MT % HT K-factor D-factor Bidirectional Hourly West to I-275 NB off ramp 6 53,700 66, % 0.76% 10.52% 55.26% I-275 NB off ramp to 16th 6 53,700 66, % 0.76% 10.52% 55.26% Street 16th Street to 9th Street 6 56,400 57, % 0.76% 10.52% 55.26% th Street to 4th Street 4 37,300 33, % 0.81% 10.52% 55.26% Speed East of 4th Street 4 37,300 62, % 0.76% 10.52% 55.26% Ramp Ramp B, 16th Street to Gandy Blvd. Ramp C, North Frontage Road to Gandy Blvd. Ramp D Gandy Blvd. to South Frontage Rd. Ramps E/O 4th Street (EB and WB) Number of Lanes LOS C ADT Demand ADT Design Year (2036) Build Peak Direction Hourly Off-Peak Direction Hourly Cars MT HT Cars MT HT % MT % HT K-factor D-factor Bidirectional Hourly 1 9,200 8, NA NA NA 1.24% 0.76% 10.52% % ,200 8, NA NA NA 1.24% 0.76% 10.52% % ,300 17, NA NA NA 1.24% 0.76% 10.52% % ,200 14, NA NA NA 1.24% 0.76% 10.52% % Speed Design Year (2036) Build Number LOS C Demand Peak Direction Hourly Off-Peak Direction Hourly Bidirectional Arterial of Lanes ADT ADT Cars MT HT Cars MT HT % MT % HT K-factor D-factor Speed Hourly 9th Street South of Gandy 2 56,400 29, % 0.81% 10.52% 55.26% th Street North of Gandy 2 56,400 30, % 0.81% 10.52% 55.26% th Street South of Gandy 2 53,700 49, % 0.54% 10.52% 55.26% th Street North of Gandy 2 56,400 42, % 0.54% 10.52% 55.26% Roosevelt SB to North Frontage Rd. (EB and WB) 2 21,300 14, NA NA NA 1.19% 0.81% 10.52% % Frontage Road Number of Lanes LOS C ADT Demand ADT Design Year (2036) Build Peak Direction Hourly Off-Peak Direction Hourly Cars MT HT Cars MT HT % HT K-factor D-factor Between R3 and 9th Street 1 22,400 10, NA NA NA 1.24% 0.76% 10.52% % % MT Bidirectional Hourly Speed Between R2 and 9th Street 1 21,300 17, NA NA NA 1.24% 0.76% 10.52% % Between 16th Street and 1 21,300 8, NA NA NA 1.24% 0.76% 10.52% % R2 (closer to R2) Between 16th Street and 1 21,300 16, NA NA NA 1.24% 0.76% 10.52% % R2 (closer to 16th Street) Between 9th Street and 4th 1 22,400 13, NA NA NA 1.19% 0.81% 10.52% % Street Between 9th Street and 1 22,400 13, NA NA NA 1.19% 0.81% 10.52% % Roosevelt Between Roosevelt 4th 1 22,400 28, NA NA NA 1.19% 0.81% 10.52% % Street

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81 Predicted Noise Levels Receiver Identification Aerial Sheet Noise Sensitive Site Represented 2035 Build Design Year Condition (dba) NAC Approached or Exceeded Gateway Apartments RS109A Sheet 2 1 residence 60.2 No RS109B Sheet 2 1 residence 65.4 No First Baptist Church RS106 Sheet 2 Exterior Area 57.9 No Windjammer Apartments RS1A Sheet 2 1 residence 61.7 No RS1B Sheet 2 1 residence 64.7 No RS2 Sheet 2 1 residence 62.6 No RS3 Sheet 2 1 residence 62.2 No RS4 Sheet 2 1 residence 61.6 No RS5 Sheet 2 1 residence 61.3 No RS6A Sheet 2 1 residence 62.4 No RS6B Sheet 2 1 residence 64.3 No RS7A Sheet 2 1 residence 61.8 No RS7B Sheet 2 1 residence 63.7 No RS8A Sheet 2 1 residence 61.3 No RS8B Sheet 2 1 residence 63.2 No RS9A Sheet 2 1 residence 60.7 No RS9B Sheet 2 1 residence 62.7 No RS10 Sheet 2 Common Area Swimming Pool 60.1 No RS11A Sheet 2 1 residence 61.3 No RS11B Sheet 2 1 residence 63.4 No RS12 Sheet 2 1 residence 61.5 No RS13 Sheet 2 1 residence 61.4 No RS14A Sheet 2 1 residence 61.5 No RS14B Sheet 2 1 residence 63.8 No RS15A Sheet 2 1 residence 58.4 No RS15B Sheet 2 1 residence 60.6 No RS16A Sheet 2 1 residence 58.4 No RS16B Sheet 2 1 residence 60.5 No RS108 Sheet 2 Common Area Picnic Tables 64.0 No Office Building RS17 Sheet 3 Outdoor seating and tables Pine Rush Villas 62.9 No RS18 Sheet 4 1 residence 62.6 No RS19A Sheet 4 1 residence 62.6 No RS19B Sheet 4 1 residence 65.0 No RS20A Sheet 4 1 residence 62.5 No RS20B Sheet 4 1 residence 64.9 No RS21 Sheet 4 1 residence 62.4 No RS22A Sheet 4 1 residence 62.6 No

82 Receiver Identification Aerial Sheet Noise Sensitive Site Represented 2035 Build Design Year Condition (dba) NAC Approached or Exceeded RS22B Sheet 4 1 residence 65.3 No RS23A Sheet 4 1 residence 62.6 No RS23B Sheet 4 1 residence 65.6 No RS24 Sheet 4 1 residence 62.9 No RS25 Sheet 4 2 residences 62.5 No RS26 Sheet 4 1 residence 62.4 No RS27 Sheet 4 1 residence 60.1 No Gandy Townhomes RS28 Sheet 4 1 residence 62.8 No RS29 Sheet 4 2 residences 63.2 No RS30 Sheet 4 1 residence 63.3 No RS31 Sheet 4 2 residences 63.1 No RS32 Sheet 4 1 residence 62.9 No RS33 Sheet 4 2 residences 61.2 No RS34 Sheet 4 1 residence 60.2 No RS35 Sheet 4 1 residence 59.9 No RS36 Sheet 4 2 residences 61.5 No RS37 Sheet 4 1 residence 62.6 No RS38B Sheet 4 1 residence 60.2 No RS39B Sheet 4 1 residence 57.6 No RS40B Sheet 4 1 residence 61.6 No RS41B Sheet 4 1 residence 61.4 No RS42B Sheet 4 1 residence 57.5 No RS43B Sheet 4 1 residence 56.3 No RS44B Sheet 4 1 residence 59.8 No RS45B Sheet 4 1 residence 60.8 No RS46B Sheet 4 1 residence 57.7 No RS47B Sheet 4 1 residence 58.0 No RS48B Sheet 4 1 residence 60.8 No RS49B Sheet 4 1 residence 61.4 No RS50B Sheet 4 1 residence 62.5 No RS51B Sheet 4 1 residence 64.1 No RS52B Sheet 4 1 residence 61.1 No RS53B Sheet 4 1 residence 60.5 No RS54B Sheet 4 1 residence 60.6 No RS55B Sheet 4 1 residence 61.9 No RS56B Sheet 4 1 residence 62.1 No RS57B Sheet 4 1 residence 61.6 No RS58B Sheet 4 1 residence 59.1 No RS59B Sheet 4 2 residences 58.3 No RS60B Sheet 4 1 residence 59.9 No RS61B Sheet 4 1 residence 61.1 No RS62B Sheet 4 2 residences 58.1 No RS63B Sheet 4 1 residence 58.8 No RS64B Sheet 4 1 residence 61.8 No RS65 Sheet 4 1 residence 65.7 No RS66 Sheet 4 2 residences 65.7 No RS67 Sheet 4 2 residences 65.5 No RS68 Sheet 4 2 residences 65.1 No RS69 Sheet 4 2 residences 64.9 No

83 Receiver Identification Aerial Sheet Noise Sensitive Site Represented 2035 Build Design Year Condition (dba) NAC Approached or Exceeded RS70 Sheet 4 1 residence 64.8 No RS107 Sheet 4 Common Area Swimming Pool 59.9 No RS71 Sheet 4 Pipo's Restaurant Outdoor Dining Area Vantage Point Condominiums 70.7 No RS72A Sheet 5 1 residence 59.8 No RS72B Sheet 5 1 residence 62.7 No RS73A Sheet 5 1 residence 58.4 No RS73B Sheet 5 1 residence 61.3 No RS74A Sheet 5 1 residence 61.7 No RS74B Sheet 5 1 residence 64.6 No RS75A Sheet 5 1 residence 60.4 No RS75B Sheet 5 1 residence 63.1 No RS76A Sheet 5 1 residence 58.4 No RS76B Sheet 5 1 residence 61.4 No RS77A Sheet 5 1 residence 55.2 No RS77B Sheet 5 1 residence 57.9 No RS78A Sheet 5 1 residence 56.9 No RS78B Sheet 5 1 residence 59.6 No RS78C Sheet 5 1 residence 60.8 No RS79A Sheet 5 1 residence 56.1 No RS79B Sheet 5 1 residence 58.7 No RS79C Sheet 5 1 residence 60.0 No RS80A Sheet 5 1 residence 57.1 No RS80B Sheet 5 1 residence 60.1 No RS80C Sheet 5 1 residence 61.6 No RS81A Sheet 5 1 residence 55.9 No RS81B Sheet 5 1 residence 58.7 No RS81C Sheet 5 1 residence 60.4 No RS82A Sheet 5 1 residence 63.4 No RS82B Sheet 5 1 residence 66.2 Yes RS82C Sheet 5 1 residence 67.1 Yes RS83A Sheet 5 1 residence 63.2 No RS83B Sheet 5 1 residence 66.0 Yes RS83C Sheet 5 1 residence 66.8 Yes RS84A Sheet 5 1 residence 63.4 No RS84B Sheet 5 1 residence 66.2 Yes RS84C Sheet 5 1 residence 67.0 Yes RS85A Sheet 5 1 residence 62.9 No RS85B Sheet 5 1 residence 65.8 No RS85C Sheet 5 1 residence 66.7 Yes RS86A Sheet 5 1 residence 63.3 No RS86B Sheet 5 1 residence 66.1 Yes RS86C Sheet 5 1 residence 66.9 Yes RS87A Sheet 5 1 residence 62.8 No RS87B Sheet 5 1 residence 65.6 No RS87C Sheet 5 1 residence 66.4 Yes RS88A Sheet 5 1 residence 64.8 No

84 Receiver Identification Aerial Sheet Noise Sensitive Site Represented 2035 Build Design Year Condition (dba) NAC Approached or Exceeded RS88B Sheet 5 1 residence 67.4 Yes RS88C Sheet 5 1 residence 68.1 Yes RS89A Sheet 5 1 residence 64.1 No RS89B Sheet 5 1 residence 66.9 Yes RS89C Sheet 5 1 residence 67.7 Yes RS90A Sheet 5 1 residence 64.3 No RS90B Sheet 5 1 residence 67.2 Yes RS90C Sheet 5 1 residence 67.9 Yes RS91A Sheet 5 1 residence 63.7 No RS91B Sheet 5 1 residence 66.8 Yes RS91C Sheet 5 1 residence 67.5 Yes RS92A Sheet 5 1 residence 64.0 No RS92B Sheet 5 1 residence 67.0 Yes RS92C Sheet 5 1 residence 67.7 Yes RS93A Sheet 5 1 residence 63.3 No RS93B Sheet 5 1 residence 66.6 Yes RS93C Sheet 5 1 residence 67.4 Yes RS94 Sheet 5 Common Area Swimming Pool 62.3 No RS95A Sheet 5 1 residence 58.8 No RS95B Sheet 5 1 residence 63.9 No RS96A Sheet 5 1 residence 57.9 No RS96B Sheet 5 1 residence 62.9 No RS97A Sheet 5 1 residence 57.2 No RS97B Sheet 5 1 residence 62.7 No RS98A Sheet 5 1 residence 55.4 No RS98B Sheet 5 1 residence 61.0 No RS99A Sheet 5 1 residence 56.7 No RS99B Sheet 5 1 residence 61.4 No RS99C Sheet 5 1 residence 62.9 No RS100A Sheet 5 1 residence 56.4 No RS100B Sheet 5 1 residence 60.6 No RS100C Sheet 5 1 residence 62.1 No RS101A Sheet 5 1 residence 53.8 No RS101B Sheet 5 1 residence 59.4 No RS101C Sheet 5 1 residence 60.5 No RS102A Sheet 5 1 residence 53.0 No RS102B Sheet 5 1 residence 58.4 No RS102C Sheet 5 1 residence 59.7 No RS103A Sheet 5 1 residence 55.6 No RS103B Sheet 5 1 residence 58.5 No RS103C Sheet 5 1 residence 60.1 No RS104A Sheet 5 1 residence 55.7 No RS104B Sheet 5 1 residence 58.8 No RS104C Sheet 5 1 residence 60.4 No RS105A Sheet 5 1 residence 56.3 No RS105B Sheet 5 1 residence 59.3 No RS105C Sheet 5 1 residence 61.0 No Office Building

85 Receiver Identification Aerial Sheet Noise Sensitive Site Represented 2035 Build Design Year Condition (dba) NAC Approached or Exceeded RN1 Sheet 2 Outdoor seating and tables 59.3 No Outdoor RN2B Sheet 4 Balcony No 65.7 RN3A Sheet 4 Outdoor Patio 61.3 No Outdoor RN3B Sheet 4 Balcony No 63.9 RN5 Sheet 4 Bons Secour Maria Manor Sienna Bay Apartments Common Area Playground 68.2 Yes RN6A Sheet 4 1 residence 66.9 Yes RN6B Sheet 4 1 residence 68.4 Yes RN7A Sheet 4 1 residence 61.4 No RN7B Sheet 4 1 residence 63.9 No RN8A Sheet 4 1 residence 60.6 No RN8B Sheet 4 1 residence 63.6 No RN9A Sheet 4 1 residence 61.5 No RN9B Sheet 4 1 residence 65.1 No RN10A Sheet 4 1 residence 68.8 Yes RN10B Sheet 4 1 residence 69.7 Yes RN11A Sheet 4 1 residence 66.0 Yes RN11B Sheet 4 1 residence 68.4 Yes RN12A Sheet 4 1 residence 64.1 No RN12B Sheet 4 1 residence 67.6 Yes RN13A Sheet 4 1 residence 63.0 No RN13B Sheet 4 1 residence 66.8 Yes Gateway Mobile Home Park RN14 Sheet 5 1 residence 60.7 No RN15 Sheet 5 1 residence 59.2 No RN16 Sheet 5 1 residence 58.7 No RN17 Sheet 5 1 residence 59.7 No RN18 Sheet 5 1 residence 60.3 No RN19 Sheet 5 1 residence 62.3 No RN20 Sheet 5 1 residence 62.8 No RN21 Sheet 5 1 residence 59.9 No RN22 Sheet 5 1 residence 60.2 No RN23 Sheet 5 1 residence 62.3 No RN24 Sheet 5 1 residence 63.5 No RN25 Sheet 5 1 residence 63.7 No RN26 Sheet 5 1 residence 67.8 Yes RN27 Sheet 5 1 residence 67.8 Yes RN28 Sheet 5 1 residence 67.9 Yes RN29 Sheet 5 1 residence 68.3 Yes RN30 Sheet 5 1 residence 68.3 Yes RN31 Sheet 5 1 residence 68.6 Yes RN32 Sheet 5 1 residence 69.2 Yes RN33 Sheet 5 1 residence 69.4 Yes RN34 Sheet 5 1 residence 70.0 Yes

86 Receiver Identification Aerial Sheet Noise Sensitive Site Represented 2035 Build Design Year Condition (dba) NAC Approached or Exceeded RN35 Sheet 5 1 residence 69.6 Yes RN36 Sheet 5 1 residence 70.8 Yes RN37 Sheet 5 1 residence 70.1 Yes Waterford Apartments RN38A Sheet 5 1 residence 59.9 No RN38B Sheet 5 1 residence 63.6 No RN39A Sheet 5 1 residence 60.3 No RN39B Sheet 5 1 residence 64.0 No Pinewood Village RN40 Sheet 5 shuffleboard 66.7 Yes RN41 Sheet 5 1 residence 58.8 No RN42 Sheet 5 1 residence 58.0 No RN43 Sheet 5 Common Area Outdoor seating and tables 67.2 Yes Kahuna's Restaurant RN44 Sheet 6 Outdoor dining 69.5 No RN52 Sheet 6 Outdoor dining 63.9 No Tortuga Pointe Apartments RN45A Sheet 6 1 residence 59.4 No RN45B Sheet 6 1 residence 63.9 No RN45C Sheet 6 1 residence 66.0 Yes RN45D Sheet 6 1 residence 66.5 Yes RN46A Sheet 6 1 residence 60.2 No RN46B Sheet 6 1 residence 64.4 No RN46C Sheet 6 1 residence 66.4 Yes RN46D Sheet 6 1 residence 66.7 Yes RN47A Sheet 6 1 residence 60.4 No RN47B Sheet 6 1 residence 64.6 No RN47C Sheet 6 1 residence 66.5 Yes RN47D Sheet 6 1 residence 66.8 Yes RN48A Sheet 6 1 residence 61.7 No RN48B Sheet 6 1 residence 65.5 No RN48C Sheet 6 1 residence 67.0 Yes RN48D Sheet 6 1 residence 67.2 Yes RN49A Sheet 6 1 residence 62.4 No RN49B Sheet 6 1 residence 66.2 Yes RN49C Sheet 6 1 residence 67.4 Yes RN49D Sheet 6 1 residence 67.6 Yes RN50B Sheet 6 1 residence 56.9 No RN50C Sheet 6 1 residence 58.3 No RN50D Sheet 6 1 residence 59.4 No RN51B Sheet 6 1 residence 59.4 No RN51C Sheet 6 1 residence 61.7 No RN51D Sheet 6 1 residence 62.4 No

87 Appendix D. Project Aerials with Receptor Locations

88 Office Building I-275 RN N Feet Analyzed Noise Barrier Receptor Point RN1 RS109AB GatewayApartments RS106 First Baptist Church Sheet 1

89 ROADWAY EASEMENT (P) Office Building N RN Feet RS109AB RS106 First Baptist Church RS1AB RS2 RS3 RS4 RS5 RS108 RS6AB RS7AB RS8AB RS9AB RS11AB RS10 RS13 RS12 Windjammer Apartments RS14AB RS15AB RS16AB GatewayApartments Analyzed Noise Barrier Receptor Point RN1 Sheet 2

90 N FLORIDA POWER TRANSMISSION LINE R/W(P) Feet RS17 Office Building AB 16AB Analyzed Noise Barrier Receptor Point RN1 Sheet 3

91 N Feet RN3AB 200 Maria Manor RN2B RN10AB 355 Sienna BayApartments RN12AB RN1AB 620 RS18 RS17 Office Building Analyzed Noise Barrier RS19AB Receptor Point RN1 RS21 RS20AB RS23AB RS22AB RS24 RS25 RS26 RS27 RS38B Pine Rush Vilas RS29 RS30 RS28 RS39B RS40B RS41B RS42B RS43B RS44B RS45B RS46B RS47B RS31 RS32 RS33 RS34 RS35 RS36 RS48B RS49B RS37 RS51B RS50B RS107 RS52B RS53B RS54B RS65 RS66 RS67 RS68 RS69 RS55B RS56B RS70 RS57B THRU RS64B GandyTownhomes RS71 RN5 Pipo s Restuarant Sheet 4 RN13AB RN9AB RN8AB RN7AB RN6AB

92 0 50 N Feet 200 Pinewood Vilage Tortuga Pointe Apartments RN50BCD RN51BCD RN46ABCD RN48ABCD RN45ABCD RN49ABCD RN41 RN42 RN47ABCD Kahuna s RN44 RN GatewayMobile Home Park RN14 RN20 RN21 RN26 RN27 RN RN29 RN15 Analyzed Noise Barrier RN16 RN17 RN18 RN22 RN23 RN24 RN31 RN33 RN35 RN30 RN32 RN34 RN RS76AB RS72AB RN19 RS73AB RN25 RN37 RS77AB Waterford Apartments RS78ABC RS79ABC RS82ABC RS83ABC RS84ABC RS74AB RS75AB RS81ABC RS80ABC 510 RN38AB RN39AB RS88ABC RS89ABC RS86ABC RS85ABC RS87ABC RS103ABC RS90ABC RS91ABC RS92ABC RS104ABC RS93ABC RS94 RS95AB RS96AB RS97AB RS99ABC RS98AB RS100ABC RS105ABC RS101ABC RS102ABC Vantage Point Condominiums Sheet 5 RN40 RN43 Receptor Point RN1

93 Pinewood Vilage RN41 RN40 RN42 RN43 Tortuga Pointe Apartments RN50BCD RN51BCD RN46ABCD RN45ABCD RN47ABCD Kahuna s RN44 RN52 RN48ABCD RN49ABCD Brighton Bay Blvd NE 0 50 N Feet 200 Analyzed Noise Barrier Receptor Point RN1 Sheet 6

94 Appendix E. Noise Barrier Survey Package and List of Recipients

95 Gateway Mobile Home Park Florida Department of Transportation N. McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL RICK SCOTT Phone (813) ANANTH PRASAD, P.E. GOVERNOR SECRETARY June 1, 2012 «FirstName» «LastName» «Street», «Unit» «City», «State» «Zip» Re: Noise Barrier Survey for the Highway Improvement Project on Gandy Boulevard (S.R. 694) from west of 9 th Street (now known as Martin Luther King, Jr. Street North) to 4 th Street North (S.R. 687) Financial Project No ; Federal Aid Project No P Pinellas County Dear Mr./Ms. «LastName»: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is considering the construction of a noise barrier along the northern right-of-way line of Gandy Boulevard (S.R. 694) adjacent to the Gateway Mobile Home Park complex (10100 North Gandy Boulevard). The barrier would be constructed in conjunction with the widening of Gandy Boulevard that is scheduled to begin in The barrier is intended to reduce noise levels from traffic traveling on Gandy Boulevard. The Department is surveying the property owner and tenants who have been identified as benefited (predicted to receive a minimum of 5 decibels noise reduction) by the proposed barrier. Since a majority vote from the property owners and tenants will determine if the barrier is to be constructed, your opinion is important to FDOT. Attached is a noise barrier survey sheet. Please fill out the survey sheet to let us know whether or not you are in favor of the proposed noise barrier. A YES or NO vote along with your signature is all that is required. We have provided a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope for your convenience. It is very important that we receive your opinion by June 15, A noise barrier information sheet and an aerial map depicting the approximate barrier location are also attached to aid you in making a decision. Thank you for participating in this survey. If you have any questions, please contact me at (813) or Joe Severson at (813) Sincerely, Enclosures (3): Noise Barrier Survey Sheet Barrier Information Sheet Aerial Map of Noise Barrier Location Robin Rhinesmith District Environmental Administrator

96 NOISE BARRIER SURVEY SHEET Gandy Boulevard (S.R. 694) from west of 9 th Street North (Martin Luther King, Jr. Street North) to 4 th Street North (S.R. 687) Florida Department of Transportation Financial Project No Name: Address: Folio No: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is soliciting your opinion on the construction of a noise barrier associated with the proposed improvements to Gandy Boulevard (S.R. 694). The noise barrier would be constructed approximately 5 feet (ft.) within FDOT s right-of-way line along the north side of Gandy Boulevard adjacent to the Gateway Mobile Home Park complex. The noise barrier will be 642 ft. long and a 10 ft. high. Considering the location of your property, you will have a direct view of the proposed noise barrier. Therefore, FDOT is soliciting your opinion on the proposed barrier. By way of this survey, FDOT is requesting that you record your support for, or opposition to, the construction of this noise barrier. Are you in favor of the Noise Barrier described above? YES NO Name of Property Owner or Legal Representative: (Print) Address: Signature of Property Owner or Legal Representative: Date

97 NOISE BARRIER SURVEY SHEET Gandy Boulevard (S.R. 694) from west of 9 th Street North (Martin Luther King, Jr. Street North) to 4 th Street North (S.R. 687) Florida Department of Transportation Financial Project No Name: Address: Folio No: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is soliciting your opinion on the construction of a noise barrier associated with the proposed improvements to Gandy Boulevard (S.R. 694). The noise barrier would be constructed approximately 5 feet (ft.) within FDOT s right-of-way line along the north side of Gandy Boulevard adjacent to the Gateway Mobile Home Park complex. The noise barrier will be 642 ft. long and a 10 ft. high. Considering the location of your residence, you will have a direct view of the proposed noise barrier. Therefore, FDOT is soliciting your opinion on the proposed barrier. By way of this survey, FDOT is requesting that you record your support for, or opposition to, the construction of this noise barrier. Are you in favor of the Noise Barrier described above? YES NO Name of Tenant or Legal Representative: (Print) Address: Signature of Tenant or Legal Representative: Date

98 Noise Barrier Information Sheet Barrier Location: The noise barrier at the Gateway Mobile Home Park (10100 North Gandy Boulevard) would be constructed approximately 5 feet (ft.) within the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) right-of-way line along the north side of Gandy Boulevard. See the attached aerial photo for more detail. Barrier Dimensions: Barrier Color and Finish: The noise barrier will be 642 ft. long and 10 ft. high. To be determined during the design-construction phase. Advantages and Disadvantages Noise barriers are permanent structures of a significant height and cannot be removed once constructed. For this reason, it is important that you understand the advantages and disadvantages of noise barriers. Some of these advantages and disadvantages are listed below: Advantages of Noise Barriers Noise barriers, when designed at the proper height and length, can provide an audible reduction in highway traffic noise to locations directly behind the barrier. Noise barriers can be designed to be aesthetically pleasing from both the highway and property owner sides of the noise barrier. Noise barriers provide privacy from passing motorists. Disadvantages of Noise Barriers Noise barriers can affect sunlight by casting a fairly large shadow as the sun rises and sets. This may have a detrimental effect on vegetation within the shadow cast by the noise barrier. Noise barriers act as visual barriers, and are likely to block views. Noise barriers may present a public safety concern because the view of police and other safety patrols traversing the highway will be blocked. Barriers can also create nighttime shadow areas. Noise barriers can obstruct breezes. Noise barriers may attract graffiti. Noise barriers may block the view of commercial or landmark signs from the users of the roadway. Noise barriers may reduce, but cannot eliminate, the traffic noise.

99 55 N GatewayMobile Home Park Feet 355 Right Of Way Barrier 10 feet high, 642 feet Long

100 Vantage Point Condominium Complex Florida Department of Transportation N. McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL RICK SCOTT Phone (813) ANANTH PRASAD, P.E. GOVERNOR SECRETARY June 1, 2012 <LastName> <FirstName> <Street>, <Unit> <City>, <State> <Zip> Re: Noise Barrier Survey for the Highway Improvement Project on Gandy Boulevard (S.R. 694) from west of 9 th Street (now known as Martin Luther King, Jr. Street North) to 4 th Street North (S.R. 687) Financial Project No ; Federal Aid Project No P Pinellas County Dear Mr./Ms. <LastName>: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is considering the construction of a noise barrier along the southern shoulder of Gandy Boulevard (S.R. 694) adjacent to the Vantage Point Condominium complex (10200 North Gandy Boulevard). The barrier would be constructed in conjunction with the widening of Gandy Boulevard that is scheduled to begin in The barrier is intended to reduce noise levels from traffic traveling on Gandy Boulevard. The one-way, right-turn lane only driveway into Vantage Point Condominiums shall be maintained and perpetuated after construction. The Department is surveying the property owners and tenants who have been identified as benefited (predicted to receive a minimum of 5 decibels noise reduction) by the proposed barrier. Since a majority vote from the property owners and tenants will determine if the barrier is to be constructed, your opinion is important to FDOT. Attached is a noise barrier survey sheet. Please fill out the survey sheet to let us know whether or not you are in favor of the proposed noise barrier. A YES or NO vote along with your signature is all that is required. We have provided a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope for your convenience. It is very important that we receive your opinion by June 15, A noise barrier information sheet and an aerial map depicting the approximate barrier location are also attached to aid you in making a decision. Thank you for participating in this survey. If you have any questions, please contact me at (813) or Joe Severson at (813) Sincerely, Enclosures (3): Noise Barrier Survey Sheet Barrier Information Sheet Aerial Map of Noise Barrier Location Robin Rhinesmith District Environmental Administrator

101 NOISE BARRIER SURVEY SHEET Gandy Boulevard (S.R. 694) from west of 9 th Street North (Martin Luther King, Jr. Street North) to 4 th Street North (S.R. 687) Florida Department of Transportation Financial Project No Name: Address: Folio No: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is soliciting your opinion on the construction of a noise barrier associated with the proposed improvements to Gandy Boulevard (S.R. 694). The noise barrier would be located on the along the southern shoulder of Gandy Boulevard (S.R. 694) adjacent to the Vantage Point Condominium complex. The noise barrier will be constructed in two sections. One noise barrier is approximately 300 feet (ft.) long and 14 ft. high and the other noise barrier is approximately 756 ft. long and 14 ft. high. Considering the location of your property, you will have a direct view of the proposed noise barrier. Therefore, FDOT is soliciting your opinion on the proposed barrier. By way of this survey, FDOT is requesting that you record your support for, or opposition to, the construction of this noise barrier. Are you in favor of the Noise Barrier described above? YES NO Name of Property Owner or Legal Representative: (Print) Address: Signature of Property Owner or Legal Representative: Date

102 NOISE BARRIER SURVEY SHEET Gandy Boulevard (S.R. 694) from west of 9 th Street North (Martin Luther King, Jr. Street North) to 4 th Street North (S.R. 687) Florida Department of Transportation Financial Project No Name: Address: Folio No: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is soliciting your opinion on the construction of a noise barrier associated with the proposed improvements to Gandy Boulevard (S.R. 694). The noise barrier would be located on the along the southern shoulder of Gandy Boulevard (S.R. 694) adjacent to the Vantage Point Condominium complex. The noise barrier will be constructed in two sections. One noise barrier is approximately 300 feet (ft.) long and 14 ft. high and the other noise barrier is approximately 756 ft. long and 14 ft. high. Considering the location of your residence, you will have a direct view of the proposed noise barrier. Therefore, FDOT is soliciting your opinion on the proposed barrier. By way of this survey, FDOT is requesting that you record your support for, or opposition to, the construction of this noise barrier. Are you in favor of the Noise Barrier described above? YES NO Name of Tenant or Legal Representative: (Print) Address: Signature of Tenant or Legal Representative: Date

103 Noise Barrier Information Sheet Barrier Location : The noise barriers at the Vantage Point Condominiums (10200 North Gandy Boulevard) would be constructed along the eastbound auxiliary lane along the south side of Gandy Boulevard. See the attached aerial photo for more detail. The one-way, right-turn lane only driveway into Vantage Point Condominiums shall be maintained and perpetuated after construction. Barrier Dimensions : The noise barrier will be constructed in two sections. One noise barrier is approximately 300 feet (ft.) long and 14 ft. high and the other noise barrier is approximately 756 ft. long and 14 ft. high. Barrier Color and Finish: To be determined during the design-construction phase. Advantages and Disadvantages Noise barriers are permanent structures of a significant height and cannot be removed once constructed. For this reason, it is important that you understand the advantages and disadvantages of noise barriers. Some of these advantages and disadvantages are listed below: Advantages of Noise Barriers Noise barriers, when designed at the proper height and length, can provide an audible reduction in highway traffic noise to locations directly behind the barrier. Noise barriers can be designed to be aesthetically pleasing from both the highway and property owner sides of the noise barrier. Noise barriers provide privacy from passing motorists. Disadvantages of Noise Barriers Noise barriers can affect sunlight by casting a fairly large shadow as the sun rises and sets. This may have a detrimental effect on vegetation within the shadow cast by the noise barrier. Noise barriers act as visual barriers, and are likely to block views. Noise barriers may present a public safety concern because the view of police and other safety patrols traversing the highway will be blocked. Barriers can also create nighttime shadow areas. Noise barriers can obstruct breezes. Noise barriers may attract graffiti. Noise barriers may block the view of commercial or landmark signs from the users of the roadway. Noise barriers may reduce, but cannot eliminate, the traffic noise.

104 N Feet Shoulder Barrier 14 feet high, 756 feet Long Shoulder Barrier 14 feet high, 300 feet Long Vantage Point Condominiums

105 Gateway Mobile Home Park Recipient List Last Name First Name Recipient Status Street Address City State Zip Welby Chuck Property Owner 9597 Central Ave Montclair California Binsted Frank Tenant Bay St NE St. Petersburg Florida Crumpton Charles/Diana Tenant nd Terr N St. Petersburg Florida Autry Ramona Tenant nd Terr N St. Petersburg Florida Goodfellow Elizabeth/Norman Tenant nd Terr N St. Petersburg Florida Trentman Deborah Tenant nd Terr N St. Petersburg Florida Massano Christine Tenant nd Terr N St. Petersburg Florida Aleixo Florinda Tenant nd Terr N St. Petersburg Florida Welch Williams Cheryl Tenant nd Terr N St. Petersburg Florida Visnosky Larry Tenant nd Terr N St. Petersburg Florida Anasis Demo/Charles Tenant nd Terr N St. Petersburg Florida Viele Cynthia Tenant nd Terr N St. Petersburg Florida Pion Doris Tenant nd Terr N St. Petersburg Florida 33716

106 Vantage Point Condominium Complex Recipient List Last Name First Name Recipient Status Street Unit City State Zip Vinex Investments* Property Owner Gandy Blvd North St. Petersburg Florida Walker Deborah Property Owner Gandy Blvd North 305 St. Petersburg Florida Kalajdzik Marko Property Owner Gandy Blvd North 227 St. Petersburg Florida O'Hara Mark Property Owner Gandy Blvd North 315 St. Petersburg Florida Bhim Daniel Property Owner Gandy Blvd North 316 St. Petersburg Florida Smith Ward Property Owner 3649 Foster Hill Dr North 328 St. Petersburg Florida Frank Craig Tenant Gandy Blvd North 328 St. Petersburg Florida Dottin Kendra Tenant Gandy Blvd North 202 St. Petersburg Florida Tilghman Nicole Tenant Gandy Blvd North 203 St. Petersburg Florida Ithavongsa Airnoy Tenant Gandy Blvd North 204 St. Petersburg Florida Warman Shirley Tenant Gandy Blvd North 205 St. Petersburg Florida Apostolakis Michael Tenant Gandy Blvd North 206 St. Petersburg Florida Gennett Jamie Tenant Gandy Blvd North 207 St. Petersburg Florida Fairbert Joseph Tenant Gandy Blvd North 214 St. Petersburg Florida Parker Dawn Tenant Gandy Blvd North 215 St. Petersburg Florida Gelow George Tenant Gandy Blvd North 216 St. Petersburg Florida Numsen Joyce Tenant Gandy Blvd North 217 St. Petersburg Florida Helms Alexander Tenant Gandy Blvd North 218 St. Petersburg Florida Porac Jennifer Tenant Gandy Blvd North 219 St. Petersburg Florida Smith Randi Tenant Gandy Blvd North 226 St. Petersburg Florida Mitchell Greg Tenant Gandy Blvd North 228 St. Petersburg Florida Graham Ryan Tenant Gandy Blvd North 229 St. Petersburg Florida Watts Jessica Tenant Gandy Blvd North 230 St. Petersburg Florida Blasi Laura Tenant Gandy Blvd North 231 St. Petersburg Florida Arnett Chris Tenant Gandy Blvd North 301 St. Petersburg Florida Dorsey Melissa Tenant Gandy Blvd North 302 St. Petersburg Florida Goa Charlene Tenant Gandy Blvd North 303 St. Petersburg Florida Kjucevic Drazen Tenant Gandy Blvd North 304 St. Petersburg Florida Ham Ted and Linda Tenant Gandy Blvd North 306 St. Petersburg Florida Lacy Micah Tenant Gandy Blvd North 307 St. Petersburg Florida Barnes Curtis Tenant Gandy Blvd North 314 St. Petersburg Florida Southworth Holly Tenant Gandy Blvd North 317 St. Petersburg Florida Walkowiak Melia Tenant Gandy Blvd North 318 St. Petersburg Florida Alves Melvin Tenant Gandy Blvd North 319 St. Petersburg Florida Lange Dustin Tenant Gandy Blvd North 327 St. Petersburg Florida Stephens Wesley Tenant Gandy Blvd North 329 St. Petersburg Florida 33702

107 Vantage Point Condominium Complex Recipient List Jeffrey Pamela Tenant Gandy Blvd North 330 St. Petersburg Florida Brown Mercede Tenant Gandy Blvd North 331 St. Petersburg Florida *Vinex Investments owns 32 units adjacent to Gandy Boulevard that were included in this survey, but the study team only provided one survey package for Vinex to complete.

108 Appendix F. Signed and Returned Noise Barrier Surveys

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