Lee County, Virginia
Notices:
COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND INTENT
TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
August 8, 2022 Lee County Board of Supervisors Lee County Courthouse Room 111 Jonesville, VA 24263 276.346.7714 This Notice shall satisfy the above-cited two separate but related procedural notification requirements for activities to be undertaken by the County of Lee. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about August 29, 2022, Lee County will submit a request to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for the release of Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and/or Appalachian Regional Development funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (PL 93-383), to undertake a project known as the Blackwater Phase II Water Project, for the construction/installation of approximately 22,794 linear feet of water lines and includes all applicable appurtenances to connect twenty-three residential structures. CDBG $ 346,500 CIG grant ARC $ 315,000 Area Development Lee County $ 837,727 CWDF $ 125,716 LENOWISCO $ 125,000 LENOWISCO $ 20,000 Total $1,769,743 FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The Lee County Board of Supervisors has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Lee County Administrator’s Office, located at the Lee County Courthouse, Room 111, Jonesville, VA 24263 and may be examined or copied weekdays 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. The ERR will be made available for review upon request electronically via email at ddpoe@leecova.org or by US Mail to PO Box 367, Jonesville, VA 24263. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to the Lee County Administrator’s Office. All comments received by August 26, 2022 will be considered by the County of Lee prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Commentors should specify which part of this Notice they are addressing. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION / RELEASE OF FUNDS The Lee County Board of Supervisors certifies to DHCD that Dane Poe in his capacity as County Administrator consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. DHCD’S approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the Lee County Board of Supervisors to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS DHCD will consider objections to its release of funds and the Lee County Board of Supervisors’ certification received by September 13, 2022 or a period of fifteen days from its receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer or other officer of the Lee County Board of Supervisors approved by DHCD; (b) the Lee County Board of Supervisors has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by DHCD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to DHCD at: Director Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development Attn: Program Administration and Assistance Office Main Street Centre 600 E. Main St., Suite 300 Richmond, Virginia 23219-2430 (804) 371-7061 [TTP 371-7089 / FAX 371-7093] Potential objectors should contact DHCD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED DISPOSTION OF REAL PROPERTY
COUNTY OF LEE, VIRGINIA
The Lee County Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the General District Courtroom of the Lee County Courthouse in Jonesville, Virginia. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public comment on the proposed disposition of real property consisting of Tax Parcel 12A-(7)-BK2, 4; Tax Parcel 12A-(7)-BK2, 3; and Tax Parcel 12A-(7)-BK2, 6, all located in the former Town of St. Charles.
Access for handicapped individuals is available. If you need special assistance or have questions regarding access, or for further information regarding the proposed disposition of these properties, please contact Dane Poe, County Administrator, at (276) 346-7714.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO LEE COUNTY
ROAD NAMING AND ADDRESSING ORDINANCE
The Lee County Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the General District Courtroom of the Lee County Courthouse located in Jonesville, Virginia. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to take public comment on a proposed amendment to the Lee County Road Naming and Addressing Ordinance, Section 6.09 (e), Road Name Change Petition. If approved, the proposed amendment would increase the fee for a road name change petition from $100.00 to $150.00. A copy of the proposed amendment to the ordinance is available in the Lee County Administrator’s Office, Room 111, Lee County Courthouse, Jonesville, Virginia. For further information, please contact Dane Poe, County Administrator, at (276) 346-7714.
Access for handicapped individuals is available. If you need special assistance or have questions regarding access, please contact the County Administrator’s Office at (276) 346-7714.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARY LINES OF ELECTION DISTRICTS, BOUNDARY LINES OF ELECTION PRECINTS, AND POLLING PLACES FOR EACH PRECINCT IN THE COUNTYOF LEE, VIRGINIA
The Lee County Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the General District Courtroom of the Lee County Courthouse located in Jonesville, Virginia. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to take public comment on a proposed amendment to the Ordinance establishing the boundary lines of election districts, boundary lines of election precincts, and polling places for each precinct in the County of Lee, Virginia. The amendment is required to adjust for population changes as determined by the 2020 Census and establishes the proposed new election districts and precincts for all elections.
A copy of the full ordinance and maps of the proposed election districts and precincts are available in the County Administration Office, Room 111, Lee County Courthouse and the General Registrar’s Office, Room 103, Lee County Courthouse, in Jonesville, Virginia. For further information, please contact Dane Poe, County Administrator, at (276) 346-7714.
Access for handicapped individuals is available. If you need special assistance or have questions regarding access, please contact the County Administrator’s Office at (276) 346-7714.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Lee County Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing on August 16, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the General District Courtroom of the Lee County Courthouse located in Jonesville, Virginia to solicit input on a Special Use Permit request. Misfits Farm, LLC has applied for a Special Use Permit to allow a recreational vehicle park in an A-1 (Agricultural District). The property consists of approximately 89 acres and is located on Misfit Cove Dr. in the Lower Wallens Creek Community. (Tax Parcel # 71-(A)-23E). For further information, please contact Richard Johnson, Community Development Director, at 276-346-7766 or Dane Poe, County Administrator, at 276-346-7714.
Access for handicapped individuals is available. If you need special assistance or have questions regarding access, please contact Dane Poe, County Administrator, at 276- 346-7714.
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