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2 <br /> ti OINT ORANGE-CHATHAM COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. <br /> P.O.BOX 27 • PrMBORO,NORTH CAROLINA 27312 •(919)542.4781 • FAX(919)542-0563 •(ORANGE COUNTY(919)9294)494) <br /> C. <br /> GLORIA M.WII.IUMS <br /> Executive Director <br /> May 16, 1996 <br /> Ms.Tara Fikes,Director <br /> Orange Co.Housing/CD Dept. <br /> Post Office Box 8181 <br /> Hillsborough,North Carolina <br /> Dear Ms.Fikes: <br /> This letter saves as our final disposition on the proposed donation Of three[3) lots to our agency. V,(hile <br /> JOCCA's Board of Directors and staff are appreciative of the collaborative actions and efforts made by the Orange <br /> County Board of Commissioners, Mr. James Harris, and you to support our housing efforts, we must respectfully <br /> decline your offer. <br /> As you are aware,field visits were made to each of the three property sites on May 1, 1996 by me and my <br /> administrative housing staff. During these visits, assessments and evaluations were made to discern the suitability <br /> of these lots for development. Our observations were correlated with the environmental requirements, regulations <br /> and rules prepared by the Town of Chapel Hill for Conservation Districts. <br /> Regrettably, our findings indicate that the two [2] lots located in Abbott's Colony are located within a <br /> Conservation District; the lots do not meet the minimum acreage requirement for development. In addition, <br /> neither of the lots comply with the environmental standards and/or requirements. As to the lot on Creel Street,it is <br /> our opinion that it is not feasible to construct an affordable house on this site. The topographical features, e.g. <br /> steep slope, huge trees, etc. necessitate extensive predevelopment work and additional costs. The additional <br /> predevelopment cost would significantly increase the construction cost, and subsequently the purchase price of the <br /> house. Thus,it would not be affordable to a moderate income family. <br /> Again, we appreciate your continued support and efforts to coordinate with our agency in addressing the <br /> housing needs of low-moderate income families and individuals. Please contact me or John Holmes if you Have <br /> questions. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> ria M. Willi <br /> Executive Director <br /> GMW:jh <br /> xc: John Holmes,III,PhD <br /> James R Edwards <br /> James Harris <br /> n <br /> I <br /> u,we.ewar <br /> A UNITED WAY AGENCY <br /> RECYCLED PAPER <br />