AGENDA #5d
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: W. Calvin Horton, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Response to Petition Regarding Possible Homeless Shelter on Legion Road
DATE: April 5, 2005
This memorandum responds to a citizen petition regarding Town-owned land on Legion Road.
BACKGROUND
On December 17, 2004, a citizen petition was presented to the Town Council by Ms. Lynn Kane. The petition expressed concern that discussions were taking place regarding possible development of a homeless shelter on Town-owned land along Legion Road. The petition seeks the end of discussions about this possibility. A copy of the petition with related materials is attached.
DISCUSSION
The Town owns property between Legion Road and U.S. Highway 15-501. The Chapel Hill Cemetery is located on the eastern part of that property. The western part of the property is undeveloped.
The InterFaith Council for Social Services is seeking a location for development of a new homeless shelter facility. We understand that the InterFaith Council is studying a number of possible locations for this facility, including a look at Town-owned property, and that one site being considered by the Interfaith Council is Town-owned property along Legion Road.
No proposal has been developed or submitted for Town consideration, and no application is pending. If a proposal were to be prepared and submitted for Town Council consideration of a facility on Town-owned land, the Council would initially consider a proposal in its role as property owner. If such a proposal were to be brought forward for consideration, notification would be provided to area property owners to allow opportunity for public comment.
SUMMARY
There currently is no proposal pending for a homeless shelter on Town-owned land on Legion Road, and no application has been submitted. If such a proposal were to be submitted for Town Council consideration, notification would be provided to allow for public review and comment prior to Council action.
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