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Habitat for Humanity of Orange Coun 'NC Inc. P.O. Box 3673 Chapel Hill, NC 27515 6 n nM'� STATEMENT OF JUSTIFICATION FOR CHESTNUT OAKS PHASING AMENDMENT AND ROAD REVISION REQUEST. MAY 4, 1990 Section III -D -2 -e of the Orange County Subdivision Regulations calls for the Commissioners to consider a number of factors when a request for Phasing Amendment is received. We would like to cover each factor separately: I. "Whether or not approval of other diligently pursued regulatory requirements can be obtained before the expiration of the time periods established in the phasing plan" On April 18, 1988 the Planning Board approved the Final Plat for Phase II of Chestnut Oaks. No other Phase was submitted for final approval within the required twelve months following Phase II approval.-,-Since time has already run out, it is not possible to proceed with the Chestnut Oaks Preliminary Plan approved on February 16, 1988 without the approval of this amended phasing request. 2. "The quality of and length of time of the experience of the subdivider in managing development projects" Orange County's Habitat for Humanity incorporated in late 1985. One home was constructed in 1986, one in 1987, two in 1988, four in 1989, and in 1990 Habitat currently has four more homes under construction with completion dates in mid -year. The projected total for 1990 is six houses. Starting from a small core in 1985, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County currently has 1800 participants, including 750 construction volunteers. Habitat homes typically have a value of $50,000 to $60,000, excluding lot costs. The homes are typically sold for $30,000 and . Habitat issues a full twenty year mortgage for each home at zero interest (homeowner counseling services are always provided). Average income of purchasers is under 30% of our area median income. Habitat's organization and capacity has increased enormously every year. Habitat is successfully completing an ever expanding building program, housing a segment of our population that no other organization reaches. 3. "Whether factors other than market conditions and beyond the control of the subdivider caused a delay in meeting the phasing plan" "Building Houses in Partnership with God's People in Need"