Transportation and Access: desk report

The rule

Code computed the rating from the assessor's inputs:

impact_likely=yes -> 2

Set by the rule

Decision

Released with flags

The engine's reasons

• Uncited absence claims to weigh: C-79227dea45 (no record in the annex)

Evidence state

VERIFIED · field study or agency determination

The assessor's comments

Linnet Road bridge over Sallow Creek is posted at 10 tons and closed to construction trucks. East Block traffic detours via Fescue Road, a 16-foot road with two 90-degree turns needing widening, and Dunmore Road culvert needs load rating. County expects Fescue rebuild; budget about $1.1M.

Worst case

If what is pending at the cut-off went badly, the same rule gives a higher rating.

• Present: yes

  Site access and haul route constraints are documented: Linnet Road bridge posted (C-1a066a0186, C-1a66f574d1), Fescue Road narrow with two turns (C-8172eb7213), culvert at S-2 (C-1e99f7e335), and county hauling permits (C-489ba43d8d).

  Cites C-1a066a0186, C-1a66f574d1, C-8172eb7213, C-1e99f7e335, C-489ba43d8d

• Extent: peripheral

  No single constraint governs all loads: the 10-ton Linnet Road bridge is avoided by routing, with East Block trucks detouring via Fescue and Dunmore Roads (C-f5ca528c73, C-0d4232e3e0). Fescue Road turns need temporary widening (C-8172eb7213) and the S-2 culvert needs load rating (C-1e99f7e335). These are localized route works. The other blocks' routes are not described, so this is a best estimate.

  Cites C-1a66f574d1, C-f5ca528c73, C-0d4232e3e0, C-8172eb7213, C-1e99f7e335

• Avoidable: partly

  Detour avoids the posted bridge, and widening is a standard improvement, but a culvert load rating, a bond and a road use agreement are required (C-1e99f7e335, C-c0f949e19e, C-56a716f989). The county expects Fescue Road to need a full rebuild priced against the bond (C-ff742a0f54). A road repair and bond commitment is therefore likely.

  Cites C-1e99f7e335, C-c0f949e19e, C-56a716f989, C-ff742a0f54, C-f5ca528c73

• Pathway: standard

  Special Hauling Permit, Roadway Use and Maintenance Agreement with bond, driveway permits, township road use agreement and ODOT superload permit are routine instruments (C-489ba43d8d, C-56a716f989, C-c0f949e19e, C-e6b7316e42, C-a8a3394ea1, C-c4d1481145). No refusal or dispute over terms is documented; residents' concern is noted (C-37a4e1cbd8) but is not a contest.

  Cites C-489ba43d8d, C-56a716f989, C-c0f949e19e, C-e6b7316e42, C-a8a3394ea1, C-c4d1481145, C-37a4e1cbd8

• Impact likely: yes

  Build needs physical works on the route: temporary widening at two Fescue Road turns (C-8172eb7213), culvert load rating and possible reinforcement (C-1e99f7e335), expected full Fescue Road rebuild (C-ff742a0f54), and a detour of 2.4 miles per trip (C-f5ca528c73). About 60 heavy trucks a day at peak (C-308500498d) also loads narrow rural roads.

  Cites C-8172eb7213, C-1e99f7e335, C-ff742a0f54, C-f5ca528c73, C-308500498d

Supporting statements (17)

Each claim the row cites: the statement in the assessor's words, then the quote the engine found on the page.

1. C-0d4232e3e0

   The County Engineer wants the Dunmore Road culvert at S-2 load-rated by the developer before use; East Block traffic routes via Fescue Road to Dunmore Road.

   The engineer wants the Dunmore Road culvert at S-2 load-rated by us before we use it.

   Email: RE: Haul route and county road permits - Tamsin Ridge · DR-0027 · Page 1 · 2023-07-06

   Source correspondence · Claim type constraint · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   See it on page 1, claim C-0d4232e3e0

2. C-1a066a0186

   The Linnet Road bridge over Sallow Creek is posted at 10 tons and limits construction vehicles to that weight.

   The Linnet Road bridge over Sallow Creek is posted at 10 tons and may not be used by construction vehicles over that limit.

   Haul Route Review Comments - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0029 · Page 1 · 2023-07-05

   Source agency_determination · Claim type constraint · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   See it on page 1, claim C-1a066a0186

3. C-1a66f574d1

   The Linnet Road bridge over Sallow Creek remains posted at 10 tons and no construction trucks may cross it.

   The Linnet Road bridge over Sallow Creek stays posted at 10 tons. No construction trucks over it, full stop.

   Email: RE: Haul route and county road permits - Tamsin Ridge · DR-0027 · Page 1 · 2023-07-06

   Source correspondence · Claim type constraint · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   See it on page 1, claim C-1a66f574d1

4. C-1e99f7e335

   The Dunmore Road culvert at stream S-2 must be load-rated by the applicant's engineer before use.

   The Dunmore Road culvert at stream S-2 must be load-rated by the applicant's engineer before use.

   Haul Route Review Comments - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0029 · Page 1 · 2023-07-05

   Source agency_determination · Claim type constraint · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   See it on page 1, claim C-1e99f7e335

5. C-308500498d

   At peak, about 310 worker vehicles and 60 heavy trucks a day would travel to the site.

   At the peak, about 310 worker vehicles and 60 heavy trucks a day would travel to the site

   Traffic and Access Memo - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0020 · Page 1 · 2023-06-19

   Source consultant_memo · Claim type extent · Polarity presence · Confidence medium · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   See it on page 1, claim C-308500498d

6. C-37a4e1cbd8

   Residents raised concern about construction damage to township roads and the posted Linnet Road bridge.

   Damage to township roads and the posted Linnet Road bridge during construction.

   Summary of the County Public Meeting under ORC 303.61 - Tamsin Ridge · DR-0023 · Page 1 · 2023-05-12

   Source developer_document · Claim type stakeholder · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   Filed under CO-02, EG-03

   See it on page 1, claim C-37a4e1cbd8

7. C-489ba43d8d

   A Special Hauling Permit is required before heavy hauling on county roads, with no permit charge.

   A Special Hauling Permit is required before any heavy hauling on county roads. There is no charge for the permit.

   Haul Route Review Comments - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0029 · Page 1 · 2023-07-05

   Source agency_determination · Claim type regulatory · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   Cited by PE-01 · Filed under EG-03, PE-01

   See it on page 1, claim C-489ba43d8d

8. C-538c2d7511

   From December 1 to May 15 legal load limits are reduced 25 percent; heavy hauling then is allowed only on frozen roads with approval.

   From December 1 to May 15 legal load limits on county and township roads are reduced 25 percent;

   Haul Route Review Comments - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0029 · Page 1 · 2023-07-05

   Source agency_determination · Claim type constraint · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   See it on page 1, claim C-538c2d7511

9. C-56a716f989

   A Roadway Use and Maintenance Agreement for Power Facilities must be executed before the first permit is issued.

   A Roadway Use and Maintenance Agreement for Power Facilities must be executed before the first permit is issued.

   Haul Route Review Comments - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0029 · Page 1 · 2023-07-05

   Source agency_determination · Claim type regulatory · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   See it on page 1, claim C-56a716f989

10. C-8172eb7213

    Fescue Road is a narrow 16-foot township road with two 90-degree turns needing temporary widening for tractor-trailers.

    Fescue Road is a 16-foot chip-and-seal township road with narrow shoulders and two 90-degree turns where swept path analysis shows that tractor-trailers need temporary widening.

    Traffic and Access Memo - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0020 · Page 1 · 2023-06-19

    Source consultant_memo · Claim type constraint · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

    Cited by EG-01 · Filed under EG-01, EG-03

    See it on page 1, claim C-8172eb7213

11. C-a8a3394ea1

    Township trustees issue no permit for Fescue Road but want a road use agreement and pre-construction video survey.

    they want a road use agreement and a pre-construction video survey.

    Email: RE: Haul route and county road permits - Tamsin Ridge · DR-0027 · Page 1 · 2023-07-06

    Source correspondence · Claim type regulatory · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

    See it on page 1, claim C-a8a3394ea1

12. C-c0f949e19e

    A bond of at least $25,000 per mile of county road used is required, with the County Commissioners as obligee.

    A bond of not less than $25,000 per mile of county road used is required, with the Carroll County Commissioners as obligee.

    Haul Route Review Comments - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0029 · Page 1 · 2023-07-05

    Source agency_determination · Claim type regulatory · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

    See it on page 1, claim C-c0f949e19e

13. C-c4d1481145

    The main power transformer is a superload needing an ODOT special hauling permit with a route survey.

    is a superload and will need an ODOT special hauling permit with a route survey.

    Traffic and Access Memo - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0020 · Page 1 · 2023-06-19

    Source consultant_memo · Claim type constraint · Polarity presence · Confidence medium · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

    Cited by PE-02 · Filed under EG-03, PE-02

    See it on page 1, claim C-c4d1481145

14. C-e6b7316e42

    Driveway permits are required for each entrance on a county road, issued by the Board of County Commissioners through the Engineer's office.

    Driveway permits are required for each entrance on a county road, issued by the Board of County Commissioners through this office.

    Haul Route Review Comments - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0029 · Page 1 · 2023-07-05

    Source agency_determination · Claim type regulatory · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

    Cited by PE-01 · Filed under EG-03, PE-01

    See it on page 1, claim C-e6b7316e42

15. C-f5ca528c73

    East Block heavy trucks must detour via Fescue and Dunmore Roads, adding about 2.4 miles per trip.

    adding about 2.4 miles per trip.

    Traffic and Access Memo - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0020 · Page 1 · 2023-06-19

    Source consultant_memo · Claim type constraint · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

    See it on page 1, claim C-f5ca528c73

16. C-fd643f0a74

    Schedule has battery enclosures and transformer arriving March 2025, which falls in the frost season and has to move.

    Our schedule has the battery enclosures and the transformer arriving in March 2025, so that has to move.

    Email: RE: Haul route and county road permits - Tamsin Ridge · DR-0027 · Page 1 · 2023-07-06

    Source correspondence · Claim type schedule · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

    See it on page 1, claim C-fd643f0a74

17. C-ff742a0f54

    County expects Fescue Road to need a full rebuild after construction, priced against the bond; about $1.1M budget suggested.

    they expect Fescue Road to need a full rebuild after construction and will price it against the bond. Budget about $1.1M.

    Email: RE: Haul route and county road permits - Tamsin Ridge · DR-0027 · Page 1 · 2023-07-06

    Source correspondence · Claim type cost · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

    See it on page 1, claim C-ff742a0f54

• Sign Roadway Use and Maintenance Agreement and township agreement; post bond; complete video surveys.
• Commission load rating of Dunmore Road S-2 culvert and swept-path design for Fescue Road.
• Reschedule battery and transformer deliveries outside December 1 to May 15 and secure ODOT superload permit.

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