A RESOLUTION ENDORSING GOALS AND PRINCIPLES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY ON SUNRISE ROAD (2003-05-12/R-4.1)

WHEREAS, the Orange County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity has indicated intent to develop a 17-acre property on Sunrise Road in Chapel Hill, for the purpose of creating affordable housing opportunities; and

WHEREAS, a Mayor’s Committee has reviewed the subject site and engaged Habitat representatives and neighbors in discussions about development possibilities; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor’s Committee has prepared, for the Council’s consideration, a set of “Suggested Goals/Principles” to serve as guidelines as plans for this property are further developed; and

WHEREAS, the Council finds that these goals and principles would be useful guidelines to use and refer to as discussions proceed;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council endorses the “Suggested Goals/Principles” as contained in a May 12, 2003 memorandum from the Mayor’s Committee to the Council, for use and consideration by Habitat for Humanity as plans for development of its Sunrise Road property are pursued. 

This the 12^th day of May, 2003.