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The Durham City Council will hold a public hearing to receive resident comments on the potential use of federal HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing Urban and Development (HUD) in the amount of $4,346,151. In addition, public hearings will be held to hear the following requests: Annexations - Welcome Venture Park (BDG2200004); Zoning Map Changes - Welcome Venture Park (Z2200004), 1907 South Miami Boulevard (Z2200034), American Village Townhomes (Z2200030)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Proposed Substantial Amendments to the FY 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022 Annual Action Plans
A Public Hearing will be held by the Durham City Council to receive citizens comments on the Proposed Amendments to the FY 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022 Annual Action Plans. The City is proposing to reallocate $6,206,481.22 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds.
The Public Hearing is scheduled on Monday, February 20, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. during the Durham City Council Meeting. Durham stakeholders interested in providing public comments on the Proposed Amendments should follow the City of Durham’s Public Comment Instructions. Instructions can be found on the City of Durham website located at the following link:https://durhamnc.gov/3012/Public-Hearings. Written comments concerning the proposed amendments may be sent to the following link: https://forms.office.com/g/CW4xupm8YH
The Proposed Amendments to the subject Annual Action Plans will be available for public review from February 10, 2023 – March 11, 2023 on the City of Durham website at the following link: https://www.durhamnc.gov/445/Community-Development and at the City of Durham, Community Development Department located at 516 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, NC.
For additional information, contact Terri Porter Holmes, Assistant Director of Fiscal Planning and Performance Administration at (919) 560-4570, ext. 22230.
Federal HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP)
The Durham City Council will hold a public hearing to receive resident comments on the potential use of federal HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing Urban and Development (HUD) in the amount of $4,346,151.
HOME-ARP funds were included as part of COVID-19 pandemic response funding in the American Rescue Plan, which President Biden signed into law on March 11, 2021. HOME-ARP funds are specifically intended to address the needs of qualified individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in other vulnerable populations. Funds may be used for: (1) Production or Preservation of Affordable Housing; (2) Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA); (3) Supportive Services, Homeless Prevention Services, and Housing Counseling; and (4) Purchase and Development of Non-Congregate Shelter.
The Public Hearing is scheduled on Monday, February 20, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. during the Durham City Council Meeting. Durham stakeholders interested in providing public comments on the potential use of the HOME-ARP funds should follow the City of Durham’s Public Comment Instructions. Instructions can be found on the City of Durham website located at the following link: https://durhamnc.gov/3012/Public-Hearings.
For additional information, contact Colin Davis, Community Development Manager -Homeless System, at (919) 560-4570 ext. 22272 or via email at Colin.Davis@DurhamNC.Gov.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Annexations:
- Welcome Venture Park (BDG2200004)(Continued from January 3, 2023) is a request for a voluntary contiguous annexation of three parcels of land totaling 157.37 acres; located at Hamlin Road and Old Oxford Road.
- Welcome Venture Park (Z2200004)(Continued from January 3, 2023) is a request to change the zoning from Industrial Light (IL)/Falls/Jordan District-B (F/J-B), County Jurisdiction to Industrial Light with a Development Plan (IL(D))/Falls/Jordan District-B (F/J-B), City Jurisdiction; located at Hamlin Road and Old Oxford Road.
- 1907 South Miami Boulevard (Z2200034) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20) to Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20) with a Transitional Office Overlay addition; located at 1907 South Miami Boulevard.
- American Village Townhomes (Z2200030) is a request to change the zoning from Residential Suburban-10 (RS-10) to Residential Suburban-Multifamily with a Text-Only Development Plan (RS-M (D)) and a proposed change of the Future Land Use Map designation from Low Density (4 DU/Acre or Less) to Low-Medium Density Residential (4-8 DU/Acre); located at 626 Morreene Road.
- 2022 BOA Annual Report
- 2022 HPC Annual Report
- 2022 Planning Commission Annual Report
- 2022 DOST Annual Report
- 2022 Appearance Commission Annual Report
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Regular business meetings will take place in the City Council chambers and virtually via Zoom, unless otherwise noted on the City of Durham website. Virtual participation is encouraged. To participate using the Zoom virtual meeting platform, see the agenda for the Council session. The Zoom link is at the top of the agenda. Agendas are posted the Thursday prior to the public hearing. Registration to speak during the City Council Meeting on an agenda item that is not a public hearing must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the City Council Meeting. Virtual access will be audio only. Please refer to the following web page for ways to participate: City Council Meetings & Work Sessions - Ways to Watch, Attend, Comment | Durham, NC (durhamnc.gov).
Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Persons who require assistance to attend this public hearing should contact (919) 560-4197 or ADA@DurhamNC.gov no later than 48 hours before the event.
Date: February 20, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM
Time Details: This meeting will take place in person in Council Chambers at 101 City Hall Plaza and virtually via Zoom.
Location: Council Chambers
Address:101 City Hall Plaza Durham, NC 27701
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