Cotton Belt Corridor Regional Rail

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1 Cotton Belt Corridor Regional Rail Parks and Recreational Facilities Technical Memorandum December 2013 Prepared by URS Corporation Prepared for Dallas Area Rapid Transit General Planning Consultant Managed by URS Corporation

2 Document Revision Record Project/Report Name: Parks and Recreational Facilities Existing Conditions Technical Memorandum PM: Dan Meyers URS Project Number: PIC: Jerry Smiley Revision Number: Date: Draft Version 1 April 2, 2011 Draft Version 2 July 31, 2013 Draft Version 3 August 20, 2013 Originator: Amber Majefski, AICP, URS March 25, 2011 Comments by: Nancy Stavish, AICP, URS April 11, 2011 Megan Inman, URS June 6, 2012 Nancy Stavish, AICP, URS July 31, 2013 Nancy Stavish, AICP, URS September 7, 2013 Reggie Herman, AICP, URS December 23, 2013 Task Manager Approval: Date: Verified/Approved by: Date: Distribution Name Title Firm

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS... i 1.0 INTRODUCTION REGULATORY CONTEXT METHODOLOGY AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT Parks and Recreational Facilities Publicly Owned Parks and Recreational Facilities Privately Owned Facilities Section 4(f) and Section 6(f) Properties LIST OF TABLES Table 4-1 Publicly Owned Parks and Recreational Facilities Inventory... 3 Table 4-2 Privately Owned Recreational Facilities Inventory... 7 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 4-1 Cotton Belt Corridor Regional Rail Sections... 2 Figure 4-2A Parks and Recreation Facilities... 8 Figure 4-2B Parks and Recreation Facilities... 9 Parks and Recreational Facilities i

4 1.0 INTRODUCTION This section inventories the parks and recreational facilities within the Cotton Belt Corridor Regional Rail (Cotton Belt Project) study area. Identifying these important community resources will help ensure that adverse impacts are avoided or minimized and efforts are made to create a meaningful relationship between the proposed project and the surrounding environment whenever possible. 2.0 REGULATORY CONTEXT Several regulations pertain to the use of parks and recreational facilities. Section 4(f) of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Act of 1966, as amended (49 USC 303), requires that use of publicly-owned parks and recreational facilities be avoided when planning transportation projects, unless no other feasible or prudent alternatives exist. Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act states that parks developed or improved using LWCF grant monies cannot be acquired unless no other reasonable and feasible alternative exists and without coordination with the National Park Service (NPS). Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Code states that a state agency, county, or municipality cannot approve a project that would require the use or taking of a public park or recreational land unless it is determined that no feasible or prudent alternative exists, adverse impacts have been minimized through the planning process, and a public hearing is held regarding the proposed use. 3.0 METHODOLOGY For the purpose of the environmental review, the project study area for park and recreational facilities includes one-quarter mile on either side of the proposed Cotton Belt Corridor and onehalf mile radius around each proposed station location. The most recent data from each corridor city s website was used as a basis for the inventory of existing park and recreational facilities and supplemented with data gathered during field reconnaissance and a review of aerial photography. 4.0 AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT The project study area has been divided into three primary sections, as shown in Figure 4-1. Section 1 begins at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW Airport), extends through Coppell, and ends at the Elm Fork Branch of the Trinity River. Section 2 begins at the Elm Fork Branch and extends through downtown Carrollton and the Town of Addison and ends just east of the Dallas North Tollway (DNT) at the southbound frontage road. Section 3 begins at DNT southbound frontage road and terminates near Shiloh Road in Plano, just east of US 75. Parks and Recreational Facilities 1

5 Figure 4-1 Cotton Belt Corridor Regional Rail Sections 4.1 Parks and Recreational Facilities Many parks and recreational facilities exist within the project study area, which is defined as the area within one-quarter mile of the Cotton Belt Corridor and within one-half mile of potential station locations. This section inventories 57 resources and identifies any 6(f) facilities as well as any historic sites known to date that would be protected under Section 4(f) of the USDOT Act of 1966, as amended. Table 4-1 provides a list of publicly owned parks, trails, and recreational facilities within the project study area and Table 4-2 provides a list of privately owned recreational facilities within the project study area. Figure 4-2 (A and B) shows the location of each inventoried facility along the Cotton Belt Corridor. The figure also shows a green-shaded overlay of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) 2005 Land Use category Dedicated, Parks. As defined by the NCTCOG, land use examples in this category could include public and private parks, golf courses, cemeteries, public and private tennis courts and swimming pools, and amusement parks. Parks and Recreational Facilities 2

6 Table 4-1 Publicly Owned Parks and Recreational Facilities Inventory Facility Name Address City In proximity Description to station or alignment Future Cotton Belt Trail All Stations, Section 1 Grapevine Springs Park Preserve Grapevine Creek Park Section 2 McInnish Park Sports Complex R.E. Good Sports Complex Parallel to existing Cotton Belt Corridor for entire length of project (exact location unknown at this time) Future segments of existing regional trail 700 S. Park Rd. Coppell City/County park 600 S. Moore Rd. Coppell Station, City park 2335 Sandy Lake Rd. Carrollton City park 2335 Sandy Lake Rd. Carrollton City park Dimension Tract 1199 Elm Park Dr. Carrollton City park Elm Fork Nature Preserve 2335 Sandy Lake Rd. Carrollton City/County park Elm Fork Nature Preserve Trail 2335 Sandy Lake Rd. Carrollton City trail Future bike and pedestrian trail (Elm Fork Trail) Along the Elm Fork of the Trinity River Carrollton City trail Future bike and pedestrian trail (Crosby Trail) Along Crosby Rd. from Josey Ln. to the Green Line, then heading north generally paralleling the Green Line alignment Carrollton Station, City trail Parks and Recreational Facilities 3

7 Funded bike and pedestrian trail (Hutton Branch Trail) Pioneer Park City Square and Gazebo Francis Perry Park Heading northeast along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) rail corridor generally from the intersection of the Green Line and proposed Cotton Belt alignments to Josey Ln. W. Main St. and Carroll Ave W. 3 rd St. (at Main St. and Broadway) 1400 Francis St. (at Ross) Carrollton Carrollton Carrollton Cotton Belt Corridor Regional Rail Project Station, Station, Station, City/County trail City park City park Carrollton Station City park Gravley Park 1508 N. Perry Rd. Carrollton City park Gravley Park Loop 1508 N. Perry Rd. Carrollton City trail A.W. Perry 1509 N. Perry Rd. Carrollton City park Homestead Museum Thomas Park, sports fields, and municipal pool 1955 N. Perry Rd., 1950 N. Perry Rd. Carrollton City park Josey Ranch Lake Park (Hutton Branch Purple Trail and disc golf course only) Hutton Branch Purple Trail Kelly Athletic Facilities Arapaho Pedestrian Trail Kelly Blvd. and LeMans Dr. (at or near 2131 Kelly Blvd.) to Josey Ln. Steenson Park to Kelly Blvd Kelly Boulevard Along Arapaho Rd. from just east of Addison Rd. to just west of Midway Rd. Extends to railroad wye. Includes viewing mounds in wye Addison Circle Dr. Carrollton Carrollton City park, trail, disc golf course City trail Carrollton Carrollton- Farmers Branch ISD Addison Station, City trail Addison Circle Park Addison Station, Bosque Park Quorum Dr. Addison Station, Parkview Park 5032 Parkview Addison Station, City Park City park City park Parks and Recreational Facilities 4

8 Beckert Park Section 3 Wagging Tail Dog Park Keller Springs Park City of Dallas Floodway Management Area Preston Ridge Trail City of Dallas Floodway Management Areas 5044 Addison Circle Dr. Addison Cotton Belt Corridor Regional Rail Project Station, 5841 Keller Springs Rd. Dallas Station, 5710 Keller Springs Dallas Station, Rd Preston Rd. Dallas Station, Meandering Way from south of Belt Line Rd. to McCallum Blvd.; also on Brentfield Dr. from Meandering Way to Davenport; future extension from McCallum north to State Highway (SH) Davenport Rd., 6001 and 6101 Campbell Rd., 7000 and 7004 Spanky Branch Ct Davenport Rd. Dallas (two separate points of proximity along corridor) City park City park City park Floodway Management Area City/County trail Dallas Floodway Management Areas City of Dallas Public Use Area Dallas Public Use Area Preston Green Park 6900 Duffield Ct. Dallas City of Dallas park University Trail Follows the property Richardson Station, City/County trail boundary of University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) and connects with Renner Trail on Renner Road Point North Park 3222 N. Floyd Rd. Richardson Station, Renner Trail Renner Rd. from Richardson Station, Renner Rd. at Point North Pkwy. to Central Expy. Custer Park and Trail SW corner of Custer Rd. and Renner Rd. City of Richardson park City of Richardson trail system Richardson City of Richardson park Parks and Recreational Facilities 5

9 Spring Creek Trail Spring Creek Nature Area Central Trail PGBT and Alma Rd. Bikeway intersection through Spring Creek Nature Area Trail head at SE corner of Renner Rd. and Central Expy. Arapaho Station to PGBT paralleling Red Line LRT corridor Cotton Belt Corridor Regional Rail Project Richardson Station, Richardson Station Richardson Station, City of Richardson trail system City of Richardson park City of Richardson trail system Haggard Park 901 E. 15 th St. Plano Station City of Plano park Shoshoni Park 3450 Hillridge Dr. Plano Station, City of Plano park Source: URS Corporation, city websites, Parks and Recreational Facilities 6

10 Table 4-2 Privately Owned Recreational Facilities Facility Name Address City In proximity to station or alignment Section 1 Future Carter Phase III 1 Legacy Ct. Coppell, Open to Public or Private HOA common area Addition common area Station Riverchase Golf Club 700 Riverchase Dr. Coppell Open to public Yucatan Beach Club 1850 E. Belt Line Rd. Coppell Open to public Bahama Beach Club 1849 E. Belt Line Rd. Coppell Open to public Section 2 Dallas Pistol Club 1830 W. Belt Line Rd. Carrollton Members only Honors Golf Club Dallas 2525 Country Club Dr. Carrollton Members only The Country Place 2727 Country Place, Carrollton Members only 2999 Carriage Ln., 1731 Marsh Ln. Section 3 Prestonwood Country Preston Rd. Dallas Station, Open to public Club Preston Trails Homeowners Association 5950 and 5955 Westgrove Cir., 9009 and Preston Trail Dr., Ashbourne Dr. Dallas Station, Fairhill School Preston Rd. Dallas Station, Residential common areas Green space associated with private school Open to public Adventure Landing Coit Rd. Dallas Station, Somerset Amenity Maribeth Drive Dallas Station, HOA common Center area The Practice Tee Golf 3570 Waterview Richardson Station, Open to public Center Pkwy. Canyon Creek Country 625 W. Lookout Dr. Richardson Open to public Club Source: URS Corporation, Parks and Recreational Facilities 7

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13 4.2 Publicly Owned Parks and Recreational Facilities This section describes public parks and recreational facilities that are found within one-quarter mile of the Cotton Belt Corridor and one-half mile of the proposed Cotton Belt Project station locations. The Cotton Belt Corridor pre-dates all listed facilities in the project study area. Cotton Belt Trail (Future) - The NCTCOG Mobility 2035 Plan includes a 644-mile veloweb of offstreet trails for bicycle and pedestrian movement. A veloweb corridor paralleling the existing Cotton Belt rail corridor is recommended in the plan. This planned trail stretches from Fort Worth to Wylie within the existing DART-owned Cotton Belt right-of-way (Cotton Belt Corridor). DART does have a Hike and Bike Trail Use policy (Resolution # ) that allows for implementation of trails within DART-owned right-of-way. DART would retain ownership and transit purposes would supersede trail uses. Grapevine Springs Park Preserve - This is a 23-acre park and designated historic site that abuts the Cotton Belt Corridor just west of Denton Tap Road. It includes nature trails, gravel walking paths, picnic tables, stone barbecue pits, restrooms, and a senior and community center. Grapevine Creek Park - This City of Coppell park includes 33.1 acres of undeveloped parkland. McInnish Park Sports Complex - This 220-acre city park is located in Carrollton. The sports complex encompasses 186 acres on the south side of Sandy Lake Road. This site features baseball, softball, and soccer fields, and many leagues for these sports are offered here. The amenities include three concession stands, two restrooms, eight lighted softball fields, one lighted senior league field, three lighted soccer fields, and one lighted high school baseball field. Picnic tables, walking paths, parking lots, water activities, and playgrounds are also available. The remaining 34 acres are leased by the city and are located on the north side of Sandy Lake Road, but this part of the facility does not fall within the project study area. R.E. Good Sports Complex - This 48-acre facility is within McInnish Park Sports Complex. The site can be accessed through McInnish Park via McInnish Park Drive. Park amenities include five soccer fields, picnic tables, a playground, a nature trail, an overlook shelter, and drinking fountains. Dimension Tract - This Carrollton facility is a 38-acre undeveloped parkland site. Amenities include a 14-acre pond, over three acres of wetlands, nine acres of river bottom timber, over 11 acres of native vegetation, and a canoe/kayak launch into the Trinity River. Elm Fork Nature Preserve - This 40-acre facility is located east of McInnish Park. It is a designated nature area and includes an interpretive center, trails, and a Texas Wildscape. A master plan is available for this site. Elm Fork Nature Preserve Trail - This 0.78-mile, natural-surface trail is located inside the Elm Fork Nature Preserve. Elm Fork Trail (Proposed) - This proposed regional trail is planned along one or both sides of the Elm Fork from its entry into Dallas County. The trail will intersect with the Cotton Belt Trail and provide an important linkage opportunity. Parks and Recreational Facilities 10

14 Crosby Trail (Future) - This trail (trail color as yet undetermined) is planned to follow along Crosby Rd. from Josey Lane to the Green Line, then head north generally paralleling the Green Line alignment. Hutton Branch Trail (Future) - This trail, recommended in the City of Carrollton Trails Master Plan (2006), parallels the BNSF rail corridor heading northeast from the Green Line station and proposed Cotton Belt station area to connect with the existing Hutton Branch Purple Trail. Pioneer Park - This park is designated a historical site and is located in Old Downtown Carrollton. City Square and Gazebo - This park is a recognized historical site in Carrollton and is often rented for events. Francis Perry Park - This three-acre park in Carrollton includes picnic tables, grills, a lighted tennis court, and a playground. Gravley Park - This is a 13-acre park adjacent to the A.W. Perry Homestead Museum which includes walking paths, benches, a water fountain, and a parking lot. Gravley Park Loop - This one-quarter mile concrete path is located at Gravley Park, adjacent to the A.W. Perry Homestead Museum. A.W. Perry Homestead Museum - This museum of early 20 th century life includes a house, barn, and land donated to the City of Carrollton in The facility is open to the public and can be rented for events. It was designated a historic landmark in 1977 by the Texas Historical Commission. Thomas Park - This 25-acre park includes lighted sports fields and the Olympic-sized W.J. Thomas Municipal Pool (1950 N. Perry Rd.). It also includes restrooms, concession stands, a playground, three tennis courts, and picnic facilities. It is located adjacent to the BNSF rail corridor and within one-quarter mile of the Cotton Belt Corridor. Josey Ranch Lake Park - This 100-acre linear greenbelt connects several parks in the area, including Thomas Park, Jimmy Porter Park, Keller Springs Park, and Mill Valley Park. It is located adjacent to the BNSF rail corridor, and a portion of the park is within one-quarter mile of the Cotton Belt Corridor. The facility s sports complex and lake are on the west side of Josey Lane and fall outside the study area. Fifty acres of the park are located on the east side of Josey Lane, and a portion of that section falls within the project study area. The portion within the project study area includes a walking path (the Purple Trail) and an 18-hole disc golf course. Kelly Athletic Facilities - This is a Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District facility utilized by both boys and girls in the school district. It includes a baseball field, soccer fields, and locker rooms. Parks and Recreational Facilities 11

15 Arapaho Pedestrian Trail - This one-half mile trail includes three areas in the triangular junction of rail tracks for watching take-offs and landings at Addison Airport and a parking area across Arapaho Road. Addison Circle Park - This ten-acre area is the site of Addison s many annual special events, including Oktoberfest and Taste Addison. Park amenities include a pavilion, restrooms, benches, interactive fountains, and two stages. Bosque Park - This park s red cedar trees date back to the rural days of Addison. This one acre park includes dense tree cover, a fountain, lighted walking path, and patio tables. Parkview Park - This park is located in the Addison Circle District and includes a pavilion, tables, and a rose garden. Beckert Park - This park, formerly known as Esplanade Park, is now named after former mayor Rich Beckert. The Addison park includes a lighted walkway, benches, and on-street parking. Special musical events are held here June through August. Wagging Tail Dog Park - This five-acre Dallas Park offers walking trails, a fenced area for off-leash play, an observation deck overlooking White Rock Creek, benches, dog and human drinking fountains, and a nearby parking area. Keller Springs Park - This ten-acre City of Dallas community park offers ten picnic tables. It is across the street from the Wagging Tail Dog Park. City of Dallas Floodway Management Area This floodway management area is 5.9-acre natural-state area open to the public. It is only maintained to remove obstructions from drainage. Preston Ridge Trail - This North Dallas neighborhood trail extends primarily along Meandering Way from north of Spring Valley to McCallum Boulevard. It also extends along Brentfield Drive from Meandering Way to Davenport Road. This portion of the trail passes behind Brentfield Elementary. Existing portions of the trail are within one-half mile of the proposed Renner Village Station as well as within one-quarter mile of the alignment as it crosses Davenport Road south of Campbell Road. A future extension of this trail will continue north from McCallum Boulevard to State Highway (SH) 190. Supporters of this trail have formed a group called the Friends of Preston Ridge Trail. The organization maintains a website to share trail information, news, and donation opportunities. City of Dallas Floodway Management Area This floodway management area is 13-acre naturalstate area open to the public. It is only maintained to remove obstructions from drainage. City of Dallas Public Use Area This is a 2.5-acre wooded area open to the public. Preston Green Park - This City of Dallas neighborhood park is adjacent to the Cotton Belt alignment and features open space, a softball field, and a basketball court. Parks and Recreational Facilities 12

16 University Trail - This trail, which includes existing and future elements, follows the property boundary of University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) and connects with Renner Trail on Renner Road. Point North Park - This City of Richardson park features a large field area for soccer or lacrosse, a softball field, a playground, and a parking lot. Renner Trail - The existing portion of this trail extends east from the intersection of Renner Road and Point North Parkway to Central Expressway. A future extension of this trail is planned from the Red Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) corridor east to North Plano Road to connect with existing walkways on Renner Road east of North Plano Road. Custer Park and Trail - This City of Richardson park offers a softball field, a field area for soccer or lacrosse, a playground, and a parking lot. Spring Creek Trail - This City of Richardson trail connects to the bikeway on Alma Road and then heads south to the Spring Creek Nature Area. This existing trail winds through the nature area and then ends at Renner Road, where it will connect with the future extension of the Renner Trail. Spring Creek Nature Area - This City of Richardson recreational facility includes a 3.84-mile multi-use trail that extends from Renner Road and US 75 south and east through wooded areas and continues to connect with the Galatyn Woodland Preserve. The trail head at Renner Road and Central Expressway includes a parking lot and restrooms. Central Trail - The existing portion of this trail generally follows the Red Line LRT corridor from Arapaho Station to Renner Road. The future portion of the trail will extend north from Renner Road to just north of President George Bush Turnpike. Haggard Park - This City of Plano park is adjacent to the Downtown Plano Red Line LRT station and includes a gazebo, playground, and restrooms. The Interurban Railway Museum is also located here. Shoshoni Park - This City of Plano neighborhood park is located within the proposed Shiloh Station area and includes a playground, grills, a water fountain, and an open sports practice field. 4.3 Privately Owned Facilities This section describes privately owned facilities that are found within one-quarter mile of the Cotton Belt Corridor and one-half mile of the proposed station locations. The Cotton Belt Corridor pre-dates all listed facilities in the project study area. Carter Phase III Addition common area (Platted) - This neighborhood common area in the Carter Phase III Addition will be privately owned by the homeowners association. Riverchase Golf Club - This is a privately owned golf course that offers both membership and daily-fee options. This club is within one-quarter mile of the Cotton Belt alignment. Parks and Recreational Facilities 13

17 Yucatan Beach Club - This privately owned facility offers ten sand volleyball courts, a swimming pool, dart boards, and pool tables. Weekly leagues in sand volleyball, darts, and pool are offered here. Poker tournaments are also held at this site. A paved parking lot adjacent to the building is shared with abutting light industrial/warehouse businesses. The Cotton Belt Corridor crosses the only entrance to this business. The entrance from Belt Line Road to this facility is a shared entrance with a cement plant and the aforementioned abutting businesses. Access to the facility is granted through a license agreement with DART. Bahama Beach Club - This privately owned facility offers approximately eight sand volleyball courts and holds weekly leagues and tournaments. Dallas Pistol Club - This private, members-only club is an outdoor shooting facility in Carrollton. Facilities include shooting ranges, bays for action pistol events, and an indoor airgun range. The only entrance to this facility crosses the existing Cotton Belt Corridor from Belt Line Road. Access to the facility is granted through a license agreement with DART. Honors Golf Club Dallas - According to the club s website, this club was originally founded in 1881 as The Phoenix Club and then moved to Carrollton in the 1950s, when the organization built a golf course and country club. The club has also been known as the Columbian Club. The grounds include the largest privately-owned lake in Dallas County. The private, members-only facility offers one 18-hole golf course. This club is within one-quarter mile of the Cotton Belt Corridor. The only entrance to this golf club crosses the existing Cotton Belt alignment from Country Club Drive. Access to the facility is granted through a license agreement with DART. The Country Place - This area provides recreational facilities for its community of 742 homes. Facilities include tennis courts, swimming pools and lakes and ponds. Prestonwood Country Club - This is a privately owned club that is open to the public. It offers two 18-hole golf courses and is located within one-half mile of the proposed Knoll Trail Station. Preston Trails Homeowners Association common areas - These privately-owned areas provide greenspace for the residents of the Preston Trails neighborhood. Fairhill School - This vacant 2.3-acre area along the bank of the McKamy Branch is owned by the private school. Adventure Landing - This privately owned facility offers family entertainment with an 18-hole miniature golf course, a go-kart speedway, batting cages, and arcade games. Somerset Amenity Center - This privately owned facility offers a swimming pool, play lot, picnic shelter, and basketball court. The Practice Tee Golf Center - This golf facility in Richardson offers a nine-hole Par 3 short-game course, full driving range, and golf instruction. Its southern and southwestern property boundaries are adjacent to the Cotton Belt Corridor and a Kansas City Southern (KCS) rail line crosses over Cotton Belt Corridor in this area. Parks and Recreational Facilities 14

18 Canyon Creek Country Club - This privately owned facility is open to the public and offers one 18-hole course. The club is within one-half mile of the proposed UTD/Synergy Park Station. 4.4 Section 4(f) and Section 6(f) Properties All publicly owned facilities listed above are potential Section 4(f) properties that would likely be protected by Section 4(f) regulations. In addition, historic resources, whether privately owned or publically owned, also fall under the protection of Section 4(f). Listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) are potential Section 4(f) properties, as well properties with local historical significance even if not NRHP-listed or eligible. Publically owned parks or recreational facilities covered under Section 4(f) that may be affected by the proposed project are discussed in the Parks and Recreational Facilities Impact Assessment Technical Memorandum. Future stages of project development should consider alternatives or methods to avoid use of Section 4(f) properties. To date, known historic resources identified in this memorandum within the project area include Hilltop Memorial Park, Perry Cemetery, Pioneer Park, A.W. Perry Homestead Museum, and City Square and Gazebo. Additional historic resources within a defined area of potential effect (APE) are discussed in the Cultural Resources Existing Conditions Technical Memorandum and the Historic Resources Reconnaissance Survey Report. The reconnaissance survey recorded 68 historic-age architectural resources within the project APE. Of these, none are currently listed in the NRHP and one (Addison State Bank) is listed as a Registered Texas Historic Landmark. In total, three resources are recommended individually eligible for inclusion in the NRHP: Addison State Bank (Resource 44); Carrollton Depot (Resource 21); and White Rock Creek Bridge (Resource 45). Section 4(f) would also apply to the use of White Rock Creek Bridge and may require additional evaluation pursuant to Section 4(f). At present, no archaeological resources occur within the proposed Cotton Belt Corridor. Therefore, no known archaeological resources would be impacted by the proposed actions. It should be noted, however, that an intensive archaeological survey within a defined APE for archaeological resources has not been completed. Four Section 6(f) resources were identified in the project study area. Four LWCF grants were found in the NPS LWCF grant database for the project study area. All four entries are located in Dallas County. One recreational facility, McInnish Park in Carrollton, has had three grants awarded since the 1970s for some portion of its complex. The other park receiving LWCF funding is also located in Carrollton: Thomas Park. The grant database entries themselves do not provide specific details regarding the work that was funded by the grant; however, the title of the grant sometimes offers a clue. For instance, the award to Thomas Park was intended for the swimming pool at that park, as indicated in the title of the grant, Thomas Park Swimming Pool. Generally, grants under Section 6(f) stipulate that the entire park will be considered as covered under the conversion restriction even though a grant may have been for only a small part of a park. In rare cases the grant may specify that only a part of the park is covered. Parks and Recreational Facilities 15

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