Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed
Activity in the
100-Year Floodplain
To: All interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals
This is to give notice that West Virginia Housing Development Fund (WVHDF) under Part 58 has determined that the following proposed action under HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Grant Number M20-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 Jacob Street and 39th Street, Wheeling, Ohio County, WV 26003, that will be known as Carnegie Greene at 39th, which will provide rental housing to elderly persons making up to 60% of the area median income. The project site will consist of approximately 0.64 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 email or physical address on or before March 25, 2021:
evnironmental@
wvhdf.com
or WVHDF, 5710 MacCorkle Ave., SE, Charleston, WV 25304, Attn: Erica L. Boggess, Executive Director, 304-391-8663. A full description of the Project will be made available for review either electronically or by U.S. mail, via request to either of the two addresses previously listed.
Int. March 10, 2021