Application Components
There are six main components to the application process. The highlights of each component are explained below.
Designation Process
Request for designation is easy; anyone can do it with a letter. It should be a written request by an agency, group or individual requesting designation as a Parkway, Historic and Scenic Road (definitions are in Evaluation Criteria). This letter needs to provide the proposed project name, route number, mileposts, preparer's name, date, and the jurisdictional agencies involved along the route. Letters of support, a map and pictures are very helpful. This letter is to be sent to:
Parkways, Historic & Scenic Roads Advisory Committee (PHSRAC)
205 S. 17th Ave., MD 617E
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Attention: LeRoy Brady, Chairman
Once this information is received by the PHSRAC, the members meet to review requests, prioritize & initiate processing. For routes on State highways, an ADOT on-call consultant from Transportation Enhancement/Scenic Roads Section will be assigned to do a Visual Assessment (VA). At the same time, ADOT Roadside Development Section will request endorsement of the proposed designation from the agency with jurisdiction.
When the VA is complete, the PHSRAC reviews the report & evaluates the quality of natural, cultural & visual resources. During a field review of the proposed route, the PHSRAC scores the various elements required for designation & compare their scores with the scores in the VA.
At the end of the field review, a public meeting on site will be held. All parties interested in the designation are invited to attend & address the PHSRAC. At the end of the meeting, the PHSRAC votes on the request for designation.
If the PHSRAC votes for approval, their recommendation for designation is forwarded to the ADOT Director for concurrence. If the ADOT Director concurs with the recommendation, he presents it to the Arizona Transportation Board. The Arizona Transportation Board approves designation by vote. If the PHSRAC votes negative on the recommendation, the applicant is given notice of a 60-day resubmittal period & deficiencies. They can resubmit to PHSRAC with additional substantive information.
For routes off the state highway system, the VA is prepared by the group/agency/individual requesting designation.
Format
The format of the application report to the PHSRAC should be prepared following the criteria listed below:
1. Use 8 1/2" x 11" pages, vertically bound on the left side, with the capacity to add or delete material without destroying the binder (loose leaf, spiral bound or similar).
2. Provide a cover sheet with the proposed project name, route number, mileposts, preparer's name, date, and agencies involved.
3. A cover letter addressed to:
Parkways, Historic & Scenic Roads Advisory Committee (PHSRAC)
205 S. 17th Ave., MD 617E
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Attention: LeRoy Brady, Chairman
4. A copy of the Ietter of request for designation and the jurisdictional agencies approval for designation of the road as a parkway, historic or scenic road.
5. A table of contents.
6. The report with the information outlined in sections or pages.
7. Note the following:
Photographs included in the report for information and documentation should be enclosed in acetate sheet protectors on black background or in clear vinyl sheet holders. Color photocopies are acceptable.
Any supportive material not conforming to the 8 1/2" x 11" format should be folded neatly and placed in a pouch at the back of the report. It should be labeled: Appendix A, B, C, as appropriate, and referred to in the text of the report. |
Road Sections or Areas
The road sections or areas proposed for designation should be clearly described by a written paragraph and should be depicted on standard, published maps.
The written description should include the general location within the state, the county, road name and number, length, mileposts, adjacent cities, direction of road and area or width of the zone of influence.
For example: From the Coronado Trail Scenic Road Application Report: |
