Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed
Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain
To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals
This is to give notice that the West Virginia Housing Development Find (WVHDF) under Part 58 has determined that the following proposed action under HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Grant Number M19-SG540100 is located in the 100-year floodplain, and WVHDF will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action in the floodplain and the potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. The purpose of the project is to construct a four story, 39-unit multifamily residential rental development, containing one building at 3700 & 3720 Jacob Street and 37th Street, Wheeling, Ohio County, WV 26003, that will be known as Carnegie Greene at 37th, which will provide rental housing to elderly persons making up to 60{4ceb532c6f579389df471c6c1e832caf2346b74dc60fcbf6aabd4d29df3baf9c} of the area median income. The project site will consist of approximately 0.63 acres.
There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the floodplain, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate impacts. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.
Written comments must be received by WVHDF at the following address on or before February 6, 2020: WVHDF, 5710 MacCorkle Ave., SE, Charleston, WV 25304, Attn: Erica L. Boggess, Executive Director, 304-391-8600. A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the previously listed address. Comments may also be submitted via email at:
environmental@
wvhdf.com
Int. Jan. 21, 2020