Draft Environmental Assessment 

Mansion Estates FEMA Emergency Temporary Group Housing 

Severe Storms and Flooding 

Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Kansas 

 

FEMA-1711-DR-KS 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 2007 

 

Prepared for FEMA Region VII by: 

FLUOR Corporation and TranSystems Corporation 

 


Table of Contents 

Acronyms and Abbreviations ...........................................................................iv 
Introduction.........................................................................................................1 
Disaster Background and Overview ..................................................................... 1 
Purpose and Need ..................................................................................................... 1 
Environmental Assessment .................................................................................... 1 
Project Alternatives ............................................................................................2 
Affected Environments and Potential Environmental Impacts.......................2 
Geology and Soils...................................................................................................... 5 
Land Use and Planning ............................................................................................ 5 
Zoning ................................................................................................................... 5 
Prime Farmland .................................................................................................. 5 
Floodplain Encroachment ............................................................................... 6 
Traffic and Parking .................................................................................................... 6 
Public Health and Safety.......................................................................................... 7 
Socioeconomic Issues ............................................................................................. 7 
Socioeconomic Indicators............................................................................... 7 
Environmental Justice...................................................................................... 9 
Air Quality .................................................................................................................... 9 
Noise Impacts ........................................................................................................... 10 
Public Services and Utilities ................................................................................. 10 
Electrical Utility ................................................................................................ 10 
Potable Water.................................................................................................... 11 
Sanitary Sewer.................................................................................................. 11 
Natural Gas........................................................................................................ 11 
Water Quality............................................................................................................. 11 
Biological Resources.............................................................................................. 12 
Wetlands............................................................................................................. 12 
Threatened or Endangered Species ........................................................... 12 
Vegetation, Wildlife and Aquatic Resources ............................................ 13 
Cultural Resources.................................................................................................. 13 
Historic Properties........................................................................................... 13 
Archaeological Resources ............................................................................ 14 
Hazardous Materials and Waste........................................................................... 14 
Cumulative Impacts................................................................................................. 15 
Coordination and Permits...................................................................................... 15 
Summary ...........................................................................................................15 
Agencies Consulted .........................................................................................15 
References ........................................................................................................16 
List of Preparers ...............................................................................................16 
Public Notice .....................................................................................................17 
Appendices .......................................................................................................18 
Appendix A:Figures................................................................................................. 19 
Figure 1: Location Map....................................................................................20 
Figure 2: Topographic Map ............................................................................21 
Figure 3: Soils Map...........................................................................................22 
Figure 4: National Wetland Inventory Map.................................................23 
Figure 5: FEMA Flood Map.............................................................................24 
Appendix B: Agency Coordination ......................................................................25 
United States Fish and Wildlife Service......................................................26 
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks .................................................28 
Kansas State Historical Society....................................................................30 
Appendix C: EDR Reports ......................................................................................31 
NEPACheck Report .......................................................................................32 
Radius Map with GeoCheck ...........................................................................59 
Appendix D: City of Coffeyville Utility Provider................................................124 



Acronyms and Abbreviations 

 

ACHP Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials 

BMP Best Management Practices 

CFR Code of Federal Regulations 

DEA Draft Environmental Assessment 

EA Environmental Assessment 

EDR Environmental Data Resources 

ESA Endangered Species Act 

FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency 

FPPA Farmland Protection Policy Act 

GPD Gallons Per Day 

KDHE Kansas Department of Health and Environment 

KDWP Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks 

KSHS Kansas State Historical Society 

LUST Leaking Underground Storage Tank 

NEPA National Environmental Policy Act 

NFIP National Flood Insurance Program 

NHPA National Historic Preservation Act 

NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System 

NRCS National Resource Conservation Service 

NRHP National Register of Historic Places 

RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act 

REC Recognized Environmental Condition 

SHPO State Historic Preservation Officer 

SWPPP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan 

TSC TranSystems Corporation 

USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 

USDA United States Department of Agriculture 

USFWS U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 

USGS U.S. Geological Service 

 

 


Introduction 

 

Disaster Background and Overview 

 

The severe storms and flooding that occurred throughout southeast Kansas starting on June 26th, 2007 
destroyed or damaged many homes and businesses and displaced thousands of citizens when creeks and 
rivers overflowed. The flooding destroyed more than 860 homes and severely damaged 1,591 homes 
throughout the State. The deluge also damaged infrastructure such as roads, sewer, water and electric 
systems. 

 

President Bush signed a federal disaster declaration (FEMA-1711-DR-KS) on July 2, 2007, authorizing the 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, to provide federal assistance. As of August 30, 2007, 23 
counties in Kansas have been declared eligible for federal assistance under the disaster declaration. 
Displaced individuals and families are currently living in shelters and other dispersed temporary housing 
including hotels, motels, with family members or in apartments outside of the disaster area; many are far 
from their former jobs and schools. Therefore, the need exists to expedite the selection and development 
process of site locations for temporary mobile homes. 

 

FEMA is authorized to provide disaster assistance funds in accordance with the Robert T. Stafford Disaster 
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 USC 5121-5206, as amended (Stafford Act, Public Law 93-288). 
Section 408 of the Stafford Act authorizes FEMAs Individual Assistance Program to provide emergency 
temporary housing for disaster victims whose homes are uninhabitable. 

 

The proposed action is located in Montgomery County, the county that suffered the greatest damage to its 
housing stock. The June flooding event in Montgomery County damaged or destroyed over a thousand 
homes. According to the countys damage assessment, 150 miles of paved roads and 400 miles of gravel 
roads were damaged. Three wastewater treatment plants and two water treatment plants were damaged as 
well. The area was devastated not just by flooding, but by the estimated 71,000 gallon refinery oil spill from 
the Coffeyville Resources Refinery which polluted hundreds of homes in Coffeyville. The 26.5 foot levees of 
the Verdigris River were topped by three to four feet after heavy rains inundated southeast Kansas, 
Oklahoma and Texas. FEMA is working with local, state and federal officials to locate appropriate sites for 
temporary housing and to assist individuals affected by the disaster. 

 

Purpose and Need 

 

The purpose of the proposed site, Mansion Estates, is to assist disaster affected citizens in their recovery 
from the flooding event by providing FEMA emergency temporary group housing in Coffeyville, Montgomery 
County, Kansas. The project will enable citizens to have safe, sanitary and secure dwellings on a temporary 
basis while they go through the process of reestablishing their permanent dwelling and their livelihood. 

 

Environmental Assessment 

 

This Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) documents the results of a study of the proposed actions 
potential environmental impacts and has been prepared in compliance with the National Environmental 
Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969; the Presidents Council on Environmental Quality regulations implementing 
NEPA (Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations [CFR], Part 1500-1508 [49 CFR 1500-15008]); and the 
Department of Homeland Securitys FEMA regulations implementing NEPA (44 CFR 10.9). Based on the 
evaluation described herein, it is concluded that the Proposed Action would not have significant adverse 
environmental consequences. 

 


Project Alternatives 

 

NEPA requires the investigation and evaluation of reasonable project alternatives as part of the project 
environmental review process. Two alternatives are addressed in this EA: the No Action Alternative, where 
FEMA would not build temporary housing, and the Proposed Action, where FEMA would build temporary 
housing in Coffeyville, Kansas. 

 

Alternative 1  No Action Alternative 

 

Under the No Action Alternative, FEMA would not fund the proposed project. Most displaced flood victims 
would remain outside the disaster area in shelters, hotels, with family and friends or other locations until 
they can find other housing alternatives. This would result in further economic and personal hardships for 
affected residents, disrupt school attendance and the school system, and further strain the county social and 
economic infrastructure. 

 

Alternative 2  FEMA Emergency Temporary Group Housing at Mansion Estates (Proposed Action) 

 

The Proposed Action provides FEMA emergency temporary group housing in Coffeyville, Kansas for people 
displaced by the flooding event. This alternative provides disaster victims with temporary housing in mobile 
homes. The Proposed Action Alternative enables the use of approximately 65 mobile homes on the site. 
Installation and expansion of existing infrastructure would potentially lay the groundwork for permanent 
housing in the future after the 18 month interim housing period. 

 

Affected Environments and Potential Environmental Impacts 

 

In order to determine the potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed construction of 
FEMA temporary emergency group housing at the Mansion Estates site, an expedited Environmental 
Assessment (EA) was performed in accordance with FEMA protocol (44CFR Part 10). The EA process 
included a site visit on August 31, 2007, background research, and expedited agency consultation. The 
background research, performed by Environmental Data Resources (EDR), TranSystems Corporation 
(TSC), and FLUOR, consisted of a review of national wetland inventory maps, FEMA flood maps, National 
Register of Historic Places (NRHP) database, hazardous materials databases, archaeological databases, 
National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) soil surveys, U.S. Census Bureau decennial census 
statistics (2000), threatened and endangered species information, and other publicly available information. 

 

Table 1 summarizes the findings of the EA. A more detailed discussion of the findings can be found below. 
Definitions of the ratings used to describe potential impacts to the existing social, economic and 
environmental conditions are as follows: 

 

Insignificant: There is either no impact or the effects of the impact would be slight and localized. The 
impacts, if any, would be far below any applicable regulatory standards. 

 

Minor: Impacts would be slight, localized, and below or within the applicable regulatory standards. The 
potential adverse effects caused by the impact would be negated by mitigation measures. 

 

Moderate: Impacts would be localized and regional and would require mitigation to reduce the potential 
adverse effects. 

Major: There would be substantial impacts both locally and regionally that would exceed the applicable 
regulatory standards. In order to offset the adverse effects and reduce impacts, mitigation measures would 
be required. 


Geology and Soils 

The proposed project falls within the Osage Cuestas region of the Central Irregular Plains ecoregion of 
Kansas. The Osage Cuestas region is characterized by gently undulating cuesta plain composed of 
several alternating layers of limestone, shale, and sandstone. 

 

According to the NRCS Soil Survey for Montgomery County, Kansas, the proposed project site is 
composed of the following soils: Eram-Urban land complex, 1 to 5 percent slopes and Dennis silt loam, 
1 to 3 percent slopes. 

 

Eram-Urban soils are moderately deep, moderately sloping, moderately well drained, slowly permeable 
soils on uplands. These soils have a silty clay loam surface layer and firm silty clay subsoil. The urban 
land part is covered by streets, sidewalks, parking lots, buildings and other structures. These urban 
soils are so obscured or altered that identification is not possible. This map unit is highly erodable. 
This map unit is not listed as a hydric soil or prime farmland for Montgomery County, KS (NRCS 2007). 

 

Dennis silt loam soils are deep, gently sloping, moderately well drained, slowly permeable, and occur 
on uplands. These soils have a silt loam surface layer and a friable or firm silty clay loam and firm or 
very firm silty clay subsoil. This map unit is potential highly erodable. This map unit is not listed as a 
hydric soil for Montgomery County, KS. Dennis silt loam 1 to 3 percent slopes is listed as a prime 
farmland soil for Montgomery County, KS (NRCS 2007). 

 

The Proposed Action will have an insignificant impact to existing geology and soils. 

 

The No Action Alternative would not involve the construction of temporary emergency housing for flood 
victims; therefore, there would be no impacts to existing geology and soils. 

 

Land Use and Planning 

The proposed site is located within the Corporate City Limits of Coffeyville, Kansas. The land is 
currently composed of a vacant lot with an unimproved road cutting through it for future use as a 
housing subdivision. The proposed site consists mostly of green field bordered on the east by 
woodlands buffering the Verdigris River, west by South Walnut Street (US Highway 169), north by East 
John Street, and south by East Jefferson Street. 

 

Zoning 

The proposed site is currently scheduled for Two Family Residential District according to the 
current zoning map. This zoning district is intended to provide for two-family residential 
development together with such public schools and playgrounds as well as accessory uses as may 
be necessary or are normally compatible with residential surroundings. 

 

The City of Coffeyville has passed a temporary zoning variance allowing for the placement of 
FEMA emergency temporary mobile homes on the proposed site; therefore, the Proposed Action 
will have no zoning impacts. 

 

The No Action Alternative would not involve the construction of temporary emergency housing for 
flood victims; therefore, there would be no zoning impacts. 

 

Prime Farmland 

Prime farmland is protected under the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) of 1981 which 
requires federal agencies to take any necessary steps to minimize the extent that federal actions 
contribute to the unnecessary and irreversible conversion of farmland to non agricultural uses. 
The FPPA also assures that Federal programs are administered in a manner that, to the extent 


practicable, will be compatible with State, unit of local government, and private programs and 
policies to protect farmland. 

 

Prime farmland is defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the FPPA as 
land that has the best combination of physical and chemical characteristics for producing food, 
feed, fiber, forage, oilseed, and other agricultural crops with minimum inputs of fuel, fertilizer, 
pesticides, and labor, and without intolerable soil erosion, as determined by the Secretary (of 
agriculture). According to the FPPA, prime farmland does not include land already in or 
committed to urban development or water storage. 

 

Dennis silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes is listed as prime farmland for Montgomery County, KS. 
Approximately one third of the proposed site is indicated to contain this soil map unit. No mitigation 
is required under the FPPA because the land is already committed to urban development. The 
Proposed Action will have no impacts to prime farmland. 

 

The No Action Alternative would not involve the construction of temporary emergency housing for 
flood victims; therefore, there would be no prime farmland impacts. 

 

Floodplain Encroachment 

The State of Kansas participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Any 
development that is within a special flood hazard area as identified by FEMA must meet the 
requirements of the State of Kansas rules and regulations K.S.A. 12-766. This would require 
obtaining a flood development permit for the project, which must be obtained from the Kansas 
Department of Agriculture, Division of Water Resources prior to the commencement of construction 
activity. 

 

Section 60.3(d)(3) of the NFIP regulations states that a community shall prohibit encroachments, 
including fill, new construction, substantial improvements, and other developments within the 
adopted regulatory floodway unless it has been demonstrated through hydrologic and hydraulic 
analyses performed in accordance the standard engineering practice that the proposed 
encroachment would not result in any increase in flood levels within the community during the 
occurrence of the base (100-year) flood discharge. 

 

These regulations would require that a no-rise certification be obtained before any development 
permits can be obtained if construction activities occur within the floodplain. 

 

The proposed project site is not located within a mapped floodzone as shown on the FEMA Flood 
Insurance Rate Mapping for Coffeyville, KS, Community ID 200232A. The Proposed Action would 
have no impacts to floodplain. 

 

The No Action Alternative would not involve the construction of temporary emergency housing for 
flood victims; therefore, there would be no impacts to floodplains. 

 

Traffic and Parking 

The Proposed Action is not expected to significantly impact the traffic within the area. Traffic along 
South Walnut Street (US Highway 169) may have a temporary minor impact during the preparation and 
construction of the proposed site due to increased tractor-trailer and construction equipment traffic. 
Since approximately 65 manufactured homes will be placed on the proposed site, the Proposed Action 
may have a minor impact on traffic once site preparation and construction has completed. 

 

The parking will not be adversely impacted as each manufactured home will be equipped with its own 


Dust particulates would likely be increased during the proposed construction activities; however, best 
management practices (BMPs) would be implemented to minimize the temporary impact during 
construction and site preparation activities. Examples of BMPs that could be utilized include the 
following: 

 

 cover dust producing materials during transport; 
 limit dust producing construction activities during high wind events, and; 
 spray water on unvegetated areas to minimize dust. 





The Proposed Action will cause a minor air quality impact; however the use of the above BMPs will 
minimize the impact. 

 

The No Action Alternative would not involve the construction of temporary emergency housing for flood 
victims; therefore, there would be no impacts to air quality. 

 

Noise Impacts 

A review of the proposed site location and adjacent sites current zoning data, and a field 
reconnaissance search was performed to identify sensitive noise receptors. Multiple residential areas 
surround the proposed site on the north, west, and south. Sensitive noise receptors within 500 feet of 
the proposed site would be included in these areas. 

 

The Proposed Action will produce minor, temporary noise impacts during the site preparation and 
construction at the proposed site due to the operation of construction equipment. In order to minimize 
the noise impacts caused by construction, loud construction activities will be performed only during the 
daylight hours; however, due to the expedited nature of this proposed project, some construction 
activities could take place on a 24-hour schedule. 

 

After the site preparation and construction phase of the Proposed Action is completed, there will be 
insignificant noise impacts caused by an increase of inhabitants in the area. 

 

The No Action Alternative would not involve the construction of temporary emergency housing for flood 
victims; therefore, there would be no noise impacts. 

 

Public Services and Utilities 

There are public utilities and services in the vicinity of the proposed site; however, since work will be 
required to serve the temporary emergency housing with all utilities, the Proposed Action would 
produce a minor impact to public services and utilities, as described below. 

 

Electrical Utility 

Electrical for the proposed site is owned and operated by the City of Coffeyville. 

 

The proposed site has an electric distribution line running north-south along US 169 located on the 
west end of the property. The distribution line appears to be 15KV, three phase, four wire 
grounded wye configuration on poles with pole top assemblies. There are two poles of this line 
installed on the property. The City of Coffeyville generally has a 12.47/7.2 KV distribution system. 
There is also triplex and duplex cabling connecting to street lights. A three-phase riser with fused 
cutouts can be installed on one of the two poles consisting of three 15 KV underground cable 
having 133% INS (220 MIL) and a full concentric neutral tapping into each phase in order to 
balance the load. Each cable can be routed in different directions in PVC conduit to single phase 
loop feed pad mounted transformers. The secondary cables can connect to meter points, 
preferably multigang metering areas, then to a fused-disconnect switch or circuit breaker. From 


this point, the individual mobile homes can be connected. The secondary cable can be direct 
buried. 

 

Potable Water 

The City of Coffeyville owns and operates a municipally owned water treatment and distribution 
facility. An existing 6 inch diameter water line crosses Highway 169 to serve the proposed group 
site development. This water line extends along the north side of the newly constructed roadway, 
and has been stubbed across this roadway in line with the proposed right of way of the platted 
North-South roads. It is anticipated that this 6 diameter line can provide a fire demand of over 250 
gpm with 20 psi residual. Extensions of the existing water system will be required to serve the 
proposed site development. The capacity of this existing water line should be sufficient to supply 
fire protection and domestic usage, approximately 81,600 gallons per day (gpd) for the group site 
facilities equal to that of adjacent areas of the municipal system. 

 

Sanitary Sewer 

It is reasonable to anticipate that 100% of the water used will enter the sanitary sewer system. 

 

The City of Coffeyville owns and operates a municipally owned wastewater collection and 
treatment system. Data from the City indicates a 10 vitrified clay pipe sewer main exists along the 
north boundary of the property. A 24 sewer main exists along the east boundary of the property. 
An 8 line exits the property near its mid point on the south side, then flowing westerly and crossing 
Highway 169. Extension of the existing gravity collector system will be required to serve the 
proposed housing units. No lift stations are expected to be required, and various options exist for 
service extensions, which are dependent upon final layout. An 8 inch diameter gravity collection 
line, placed on the minimum allowable slope has a calculated capacity of 0.5 mgd (500,000 gpd). 
This is well in excess of the anticipated loading of 21,600 gpd. 

 

Natural Gas 

Since the manufactured homes being installed do not require natural gas, the Proposed Action will 
have no impact to natural gas systems in the City of Coffeyville. 

 

The No Action Alternative would not involve the construction of temporary emergency housing for 
flood victims; therefore, there would be no public services or utility impacts. 

 

Water Quality 

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) regulates surface water and groundwater 
quality within the State of Kansas. The KDHE, U.S. Geological Service (USGS), and others collect and 
analyze water quality data for numerous lakes, streams, and rivers throughout Kansas. The USGS 
maintains a number of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) gauging stations to 
collect monthly hydrologic and chemical data for monitoring water quality within the state. 

 

Stream water quality reflects the land uses within its watershed. Due to the urban location of the study 
area and surrounding properties, area water quality is most likely influenced by stormwater runoff in 
urbanized areas (non-point sources). Other likely pollution sources impacting water quality in the 
watershed include domestic sewerage collection system failures and stormwater runoff in land 
development areas. 

 

No water bodies are located within the area to be constructed although the Verdigris River is located 
approximately 250 feet east of the proposed FEMA emergency temporary group housing site. 

 

Where present in the City, the stormwater infrastructure is typically municipally owned. Other than 


open ditches and crossroad culverts, no stormwater infrastructure appears to be located in the 
immediate area of the Proposed Action. Overland flow of stormwater runoff at the proposed facility is 
anticipated. The site has a gentle slope that will serve to facilitate a stormwater drainage pattern with 
minimum disruption of the site. 

 

In order to minimize stormwater pollutants from the construction activities of the Proposed Action that 
would impact one acre or more in the States of Kansas a NPDES Permit would be required to be 
obtained from KDHE. The General NPDES Permit is obtained by developing a Stormwater Pollution 
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that implements a series of BMPs (e.g., silt fences, hay bales, ect.). 
Sediment and erosion control BMPs will be implemented to reduce or eliminate runoff impacts onto 
adjacent properties or into the municipal storm sewer system during proposed construction activities 
and to reduce the potential for soil erosion after completion of construction. 

 

Anticipated project activities for construction and operation of the Proposed Action are not expected to 
produce significant adverse impacts to local area water quality. 

 

The No Action Alternative would not involve the construction of temporary emergency housing for flood 
victims; therefore, there would be no impacts to water quality. 

 

Biological Resources 

 

Wetlands 

Wetlands are defined as areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a 
frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a 
prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally 
include swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas (33 CFR 328.3 (b)). Wetlands are considered 
to be Waters of the U.S. and are regulated by the U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) under 
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Additionally, Executive Order 11990 requires all federal 
agencies to minimize impacts to wetlands when conducting specific activities and when federal 
permits are required. 

 

During the field investigation, no potential wetlands were observed; however, a wetland delineation 
has not been performed as part of this assessment. 

 

EDR conducted a wetland database search using the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National 
Wetland Inventory Database; as can be seen on the National Wetlands Inventory Map (page 10 of 
the EDR NEPA Check report located in the appendix) and no wetlands were located on the 
proposed site. The EDR findings verified the findings of the August 31, 2007 field investigation. 

 

Since no wetlands are present in the vicinity of the proposed site, neither the Proposed Action nor 
the No Action Alternative would impact any wetlands. 

 

Threatened or Endangered Species 

Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) requires all federal agencies to consider and 
avoid, if possible, adverse impacts to federally-listed threatened or endangered species or their 
critical habitats, which may result from their direct, regulatory, or funding actions. The U.S. Fish 
and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is responsible for compiling and maintaining the federal list of 
threatened and endangered species. Section 9 of the ESA also prohibits the "taking" of any 
federally-listed species by any person without prior authorization. The term "taking" is broadly 
defined at the federal level and explicitly extends to any habitat modifications that may significantly 
impair the ability of that species to feed, reproduce, or otherwise survive. 


 

USFWS was consulted on September 1, 2007 to determine the presence or absence of federallylisted 
Threatened or Endangered Species within or adjacent to the project study area. USFWS 
letter dated September 1, 2007 provided their conclusion: we have no concerns or comments. 

 

Similarly, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) was consulted on September 1, 
2007 to determine the presence or absence of state-listed Threatened or Endangered Species 
within or adjacent to the project study area. The KDWP letter dated September 10, 2007 
concluded: no state-listed threatened or endangered species or critical wildlife habitats should be 
significantly affected. 

 

Since no federal- or state-listed threatened or endangered species or critical wildlife habitats are 
present in the vicinity of the proposed site, neither the Proposed Action nor the No Action 
Alternative would impact any threatened or endangered species or critical wildlife habitats. 

 

Vegetation, Wildlife and Aquatic Resources 

As indicated in the above section, no federal- or state-listed threatened or endangered species or 
critical wildlife habitats were located in the vicinity of the proposed site, based on both state and 
federal regulator findings. 

 

As indicated in the section on wetlands, no wetlands were located on the proposed site, based on 
recorded information and as confirmed during the site field investigation. 

 

It is concluded, therefore, that neither the Proposed Action nor the No Action Alternative would 
impact any vegetation, wildlife and aquatic resources. 

 

Cultural Resources 

A body of federal and state laws mandate that the development process for federally-funded projects 
takes into consideration cultural resources which may be affected by proposed activities. Section 106 of 
the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966, as amended, requires the lead federal agency 
with jurisdiction over a federal, federally assisted, or federally-licensed undertaking to consider their 
impacts to historic properties before undertaking a proposed project. A historic property is defined as 
any prehistoric or historic district, archeological site, building, structure, or object included in, or eligible 
for, inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). 

 

The implementing regulation of Section 106, issued by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 
(ACHP), is 36 CFR Part 800. The regulation establishes a process of identifying all cultural resources 
that may be impacted by the undertaking and evaluating the eligibility of these properties for listing to 
the NRHP; assessing the effects of an undertaking on historic properties, and consultation for methods 
to avoid, reduce, or mitigate any adverse effects to NRHP listed or eligible properties. The ACHP and 
NEPA consider historic sites or properties to include prehistoric and historic period archaeological sites 
and historic structures. 

 

Section 106 consultation with the Kansas State Historical Society (KSHS), the state agency with 
authority under 36 CFR Part 800, was initiated on September 1, 2007. 

 

Historic Properties 

KSHS response letter concludes: the proposed project will have no effect on historic properties as 
defined in 36 CFR 800 and This office has no objection to implementation of the project. 

 

The No Action Alternative would not involve the construction of temporary emergency housing for 


flood victims; therefore, there would be no impacts to historic properties. 

 

Archaeological Resources 

Although the KSHS response letter did not specifically note archaeological resources, they did 
indicate no objection to the proposed project. 

 

The No Action Alternative would not involve the construction of temporary emergency housing for 
flood victims; therefore, there would be no impacts to archaeological resources. 

 

 

Hazardous Materials and Waste 

TSC reviewed information gathered from several environmental databases through EDR to evaluate 
whether activities on or near the subject property have the potential to create a Recognized 
Environmental Condition (REC). EDR reviews databases compiled by federal, state, and local 
governmental agencies. A Property Study was completed by EDR, the limits of which include the 
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Search Distance for the subject property. 
The search area and complete list of databases reviewed by EDR was provided in a report, dated 
August 31, 2007, which was obtained and reviewed by TSC, and included in Appendix C. 

 

Three Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) small quantity generator facilities and six 
Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST) are located within 0.50 miles from the proposed site. One 
small quantity generator facility, Coffeyville Re Con Incorporated located at 2410 Brown Street, has 
seven reported violations listed against it in the RCRA Information System. The violations appear to be 
minor with the most recent of the violations having occurred on March 14, 1990; therefore, it should not 
pose a risk to the placement of temporary emergency housing at the proposed site. 

 

Five of the six recorded LUSTs are listed as closed and should not pose a risk to the placement of 
temporary emergency housing at the proposed site. The remaining recorded LUST, located south of 
the proposed site in the Industrial Park, was reported on October 8, 1990 and is at a lower elevation 
than the proposed site. The status of the LUST is listed as being monitored. 

 

Although not field verified, groundwater flow generally mimics the flow of surface water; therefore, since 
the proposed site is at a higher elevation than the LUST there should be no risk to the placement of 
temporary emergency housing at the proposed site. 

 

During the site visit, no soil staining or stressed vegetation was found on or near the proposed site. 
The following debris was found on the proposed site and should be removed before using the site for 
FEMA temporary emergency group housing: 

 

 a tow behind trailer loaded with scrap pieces of lumber; 
 scrap lumber within vegetation clumps; 
 pieces of cardboard; 
 concrete chunks, and; 
 two vegetated dirt mounds. 





The Proposed Action will produce an insignificant impact from hazardous materials and waste. 

 

The No Action Alternative would not involve the construction of temporary emergency housing for flood 
victims; therefore, there would be no impacts from hazardous materials and waste. 

 

 


Cumulative Impacts 

Cumulative impacts are those that could occur as a result of the Proposed Action when considered 
cumulatively with past, present and reasonably foreseeable future actions. 

 

The Proposed Action includes the placement, utility connections and operation of approximately 65 
manufactured homes at the FEMA Mansion Estates Emergency Temporary Group Housing Site. The 
intent of the Proposed Action is to provide temporary housing for flood victims and remove the 
temporary housing after flood damages are repaired or other permanent arrangements for housing are 
made. The proposed site is currently a vacant field with an unimproved road cutting through it for future 
use as a housing subdivision and had been previously zoned and platted for a two family residential 
district. The Proposed Action would be a temporary use and it is anticipated that the temporary housing 
would be removed in approximately eighteen months. 

 

The cumulative impacts for the Proposed Action include: past usage as a partially developed mobile 
home community, current use as a vacant lot divided by an unimproved road, temporary use to house 
flood victims, and return to a vacant field leaving the infrastructure for potential future development. 

 

The No Action Alternative would not involve the construction of temporary emergency housing for flood 
victims. The cumulative impacts include: past usage as a partially developed mobile home community, 
current use as a vacant field, and planned future use as a residential community. 

 

Coordination and Permits 

Based on the above analysis, a NPDES Stormwater Runoff from Construction Activities General Permit 
S-MCST-0701-1 will be required for the Proposed Action. Other city and local permits that are essential 
for the project will be obtained by the contractor. 

 

Summary 

The EA for the proposed Mansion Estates FEMA Emergency Temporary Group Housing Site to be located 
in Coffeyville, Kansas has determined that the Proposed Action will have no significant adverse 
environmental impact. Table 1 is a summary of the findings for each social, economic and environmental 
element considered in the EA. 

 

Agencies Consulted 

To aid in the data collection efforts for this report and to fulfill certain federal requirements, the following 
agencies have been consulted: 

 United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); 
 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP); 
 Kansas State Historical Society (KSHS); 
 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and; 
 Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). 


 

 





 

Public Notice 

 

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Appendices 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix A 

Figures 

 












 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix B 

Agency Coordination 

 








 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix C 

EDR Reports 

 






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Electrical 

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Water 

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Sewer 

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Solid Waste Disposal 

Allied Waste 

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Law Enforcement 

Coffeyville Police Department 

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Law Enforcement 

Montgomery County Sheriff 

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Fire Protection 

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Medical 

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Communications 

Cox Communications 

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Communications 

Southwestern Bell 

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Natural Gas 

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