Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain and Wetlands

The proposed project will result in the purchase of undeveloped land at 202 Washington Street, Rochester, NH 03867, in Strafford County, to build a two-story homeless shelter.
Posted on: May 30, 2019 - 10:31am

Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain and Wetlands

To: All interested Persons and Agencies, including HUD, FEMA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, NH Department of Environmental Services, and Rochester Conservation Commission

This is to give notice that the Cities of Rochester and Dover under 24 CFR Part 58 have conducted an evaluation, as required by Executive Order 11988 and 11990, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 55 (Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands) and, to determine the potential affect that its activity in the floodplain and wetlands will have on the human environment for the cities’ Community Development Block Grant program under HUD grant #B-19-MC-33-0004 and B-19-MC-33-0005. The proposed project will result in the purchase of undeveloped land at 202 Washington Street, Rochester, NH 03867, in Strafford County, to build a two-story homeless shelter. This proposed project site is located within a Zone A (100 Year) floodplain and in protected wetlands. The proposed project site is approximately 18 acres.

There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and wetlands 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. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information about floodplains and wetlands can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks 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 and wetlands, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.

Written comments must be received by the City of Rochester and the City of Dover at the following addresses on or before the end of business hours of June 18, 2019:

  • City of Rochester, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867, 603-335-7519, ATTN: Julian Long, Community Development Coordinator, during the hours of 9 AM to 5 PM.
  • City of Dover, City Hall, Planning and Community Development Department, 288 Central Avenue, Dover, NH. 03820, 603-516-6008, ATTN: Dave Carpenter, Community Development Planner, during the hours of M&W from 9 AM to 5 PM, T&TH 10 AM to 5:30 PM and Friday 8:30 AM to 4 PM.

Comments may also be submitted via email at julian.long@rochesternh.net and d.carpenter@dover.nh.gov.  A description of the project may be reviewed at the offices, and during the days and times, listed above.

Une interprétation orale de ce document est disponible gratuitement, sur demande. S'il vous plaît communiquer avec le coordonnateur développement communautaire Julian Long à julian.long@rochesternh.net.