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1 Introduction: This analysis describes the decision-making process performed for a Small Rental Properties (SRP) project (SRP ) under the (LRRP) fund to comply with Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management as required by HUD Regulations at 24 CFR Part 55. The proposed project involves rehabilitation of three, two-unit residential structures at 65 Sampson Avenue, Seaside Heights, Ocean County that were damaged during Superstorm Sandy. The Landlord Rental Repair Program will provide grant awards to eligible homeowners and owners of small rental properties for activities necessary to restore their storm-damaged homes, including rehabilitation, reconstruction, elevation and/or other mitigation activities within the disturbed area of the previously developed parcels in the floodplain. Applicants to the LRRP program must agree to rent their property to residents with incomes at or less than 80% of median income. Analysis: The HUD floodplain management decision making process at 24 CFR Part contains eight steps, including public notice and an examination of practicable alternatives. Step 1: Determine whether the action is located in a 100-year floodplain (or a 500-year floodplain for critical actions). The proposed project area is located in a designated Special Flood Hazard Area AE Zone (area of 100-year flood zone with base flood elevations determined) floodplain as indicated on the preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Panel 329 of 660, Map Number 34029C0329G, revised March 28, 2014 (see Exhibit 1) 1. Areas designated as a Special Flood Hazard Area are those subject to inundation by the 1% annual chance flood (e.g., a 100-year flood), also known as the base flood. The base flood elevation (BFE) associated with the project site is 7.0 feet above sea level (NAVD88). Under HUD regulations, this project is considered a noncritical action involving construction improvements, and therefore is not exempt from the requirements of 24 CFR (24 CFR 55.12). An evaluation of direct and indirect impacts associated with construction, occupancy, and modification of the floodplain is required. Step 2: Notify the public for early review of the proposal and involve the affected and interested public in the decision making process. An early public notice of the proposed activity within the 100-year floodplain was published on April 3, 2014 (see Exhibit 2). Notices were published in the Asbury Park Press and the Reporte Hispano newspapers. The notice was also made available to the public via the DCA Sandy Recovery website ( and distributed to federal, state and municipal agencies on April 4, 2014 (see Exhibit 2). 1 The early notice published on April 3, 2014 indicated the project was included on FIRM Map Number 34029C0329F, effective September 29, FEMA released updated Preliminary FIRM mapping for Ocean County, NJ on March 28, 2014, but due to publication schedule requirements the early notice was not able to be updated prior to publication. 1

2 The notice requested comments from the public concerning floodplain and natural resource impacts of the proposed economic revitalization programs. The notice also indicated that the DCA would evaluate proposed actions under the program for potential direct and indirect impacts associated with floodplain development and, where practicable, would design or modify proposed actions to minimize potential adverse impacts to lives, property, and natural values within the floodplain. The required 15 calendar days were allowed for public comments and comments were accepted either electronically ( or via written correspondence. No comments were received on the early notice. Step 3: Identify and evaluate practicable alternatives. Several alternatives to the rehabilitation of the project within the 100-year floodplain were considered: Alternative 1: Relocate the Proposed Action Outside of the 100-year floodplain Criteria used to identify other suitable alternative locations based on conditions needed for a comparable rental property included: Property within Seaside Heights Borough Privately-owned (no governmental-owned property) Minimum site acreage of 0.09 acres (proposed site is 0.09 acres) Adjacent land uses of similar residential nature a. Avoid floodplain impacts by relocating the project to another undeveloped available parcel: Due to its geography and physical shape as part of a barrier island, much of Seaside Heights Borough is considered to be within the 100-year floodplain. A GIS analysis using the latest FEMA Preliminary FIRM mapping and Ocean County parcel data (Exhibit 3) was performed to further characterize land parcels and floodplain designations in Seaside Heights: Approximately 81% of all parcels within the borough are classified as being located entirely or partially within the 100 year floodplain (Zones AE and VE ). Approximately 16% of parcels within the borough are classified as being entirely or partially outside the 100-year floodplain but susceptible to the 0.2 percent annual chance flood hazard (i.e. the 500-year flood). Most of these parcels are associated with slightly elevated land in comparison to parcels to the west, as base flood elevations in non-coastal flood zones (i.e. Zone AE) increase moving west toward Barnegat Bay. Most of these parcels are located in the area between Ocean Terrace and Ocean Boulevard, the main commercial business area of the borough. Approximately 3% of parcels within the borough are entirely or partially outside the 100-year floodplain (Zone X ). These lands are generally associated with elevated highways at the Route 37/Route 35 interchange and a narrow section of land in the southern portion of the 2

3 borough. Flooding risk in this narrow section of land appears to be moderated by the oceanfront boardwalk development and a slightly higher elevation than lands to the west. Relocating the proposed project to another undeveloped nearby parcel would not necessarily avoid floodplain effects. There are no suitable alternative parcels available within the borough for relocation of the project outside of the flood zone. A number of potential alternative locations were identified that met the basic criteria, but the only parcels currently vacant (i.e. no use) are also located within the AE 100-yr flood zone (Table 1). Table 1: Potential Alternative Locations Location Parcel Size (ac) Existing Use FIRM Flood Zone 205 Fremont Ave Vacant 100-yr (AE) 204 Sheridan Ave 0.18 Vacant 100-yr (AE) 201 Hancock Ave 0.09 Vacant 100-yr (AE) 1419 Ocean Terrace 0.15 Private parking 500-yr 45 Sumner Ave 0.18 Private parking 500-yr 26 Webster Ave 0.13 Private parking 500-yr 38 Franklin Ave 0.13 Private parking 500-yr 22 Dupont Ave 0.18 Private parking 500-yr Several parcels within the 500-yr flood zone were identified that are used for private surface parking and could be considered undeveloped. However, these parking facilities support the tourism and commercial economy of the borough. In Seaside Heights, approximately 60% of employment in the borough is comprised of jobs in three tourism-related industry sectors the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation sector; the Accommodations and Food Services sector; and the Retail Sales sector 2. Acquisition of a commercial parcel close to the oceanfront area would likely entail exorbitant purchase costs, in comparison with the proposed use and intent of the grant program for replacement of affordable rental housing opportunities. As accessible parking is also important to the local tourism economy, a reduction in parking facilities or the conversion of another commercial property for parking purposes would not be consistent with post-sandy economic revitalization needs of Seaside Heights. Therefore, there are no alternatives which could be located outside of the floodplain and meet the project purpose and intent. b. Relocate the project through acquisition of another existing developed site: Even if another suitable property and willing seller could be identified, relocation to another existing developed parcel may generate residential or commercial displacements that would be detrimental to the community and economic recovery of Seaside Heights. Additionally, as noted above and depicted 2 U.S. Census Bureau, OnTheMap Application and Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics, Work Area Profile Analysis, Q data. 3

4 in Exhibit 3, it is unlikely that relocation would avoid a location within the 100-year floodplain in Seaside Heights. Alternative 2: No Action Alternative or Alternative Actions that Serve the Same Purpose A no action alternative was considered and rejected because the no action alternative would not address the post-sandy affordable housing needs of Seaside Heights Borough and adjacent shore areas. Similarly, no alternative actions that would serve the same purpose and would avoid construction within a floodplain were identified. Superstorm Sandy had a widespread and lasting impact on New Jersey s housing sector. Over 15,600 renter-occupied homes sustained severe or major physical damage. In Ocean County, of all households which experienced severe or major damage 45% were determined to be low to moderate income households 3. As a result of the storm, there is a significant shortage of rental housing in the state, particularly in the most impacted counties. Of the 968 homes damaged from the storm in Seaside Heights, 961 of those were rental units 4. The No-Action alternative would mean the applicant would not receive a grant award under the LRRP program. As a result, the property owner may not be able to recover to provide much-needed rental housing opportunities. Furthermore, the applicant would not be provided financial assistance to elevate or rehabilitate homes and thus their property would be more vulnerable to future flooding conditions. Thus, the No-Action alternative would neither address the State s need for safe, decent, and affordable housing, nor would it require and provide the opportunity to reduce the risk of future flooding damage through structure elevation. Thus, the No-Action alternative would neither address the State s need for safe, decent, and affordable housing, nor would it require homes within the floodplain to be elevated to the highest standard for flood protection 5. Step 4: Identify Potential Direct and Indirect Impacts of Associated with Floodplain Development. While the proposed action would occur within the 100-year floodplain, the overall design would minimize floodplain development impacts. As currently envisioned, the action would consist of the rehabilitation of the existing three residential structures on the property. The structures would be elevated above the highest preliminary base flood elevation (BFE) on the property as delineated on the Preliminary FIRM. The highest BFE for the site is 7.0 feet above sea level (NAVD88). With elevation of the rehabilitated structures above the BFE, the impact would essentially result in no change from pre-sandy conditions and would not increase floodplain occupancy. Actual floodplain 3 NJ DCA, April Superstorm Sandy Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Action Plan. 4 New Jersey Spotlight, March 15, Interactive Map: Assessing Damage from Superstorm Sandy, source data provided by NJ DCA. 5 NJ DCA, May Areawide Compliance Process for EO 11988, RREM and SRP Housing Programs. 4

5 development impacts on the 0.09 ac site would slightly decrease with the elevation of the residential structures. If the scope of the proposed action would shift to reconstruction (relocation or limited expansion of the residential structures within the disturbed area of the previously developed parcel), the requirement for elevation would still exist and would result in the same no-net change in floodplain development or occupancy from pre-sandy conditions. In summary, based on the requirement that property owners whose houses were substantially damaged who wish to rebuild will have to elevate their homes to the strictest standard, there will be no increase in floodplain development in comparison to pre-sandy conditions. In addition, the LRRP program would not increase floodplain occupancy, as approved actions would enable people to return to their homes but would not expand the housing stock relative to conditions prior to Superstorm Sandy. Overall, construction of the proposed project would not result in significant adverse impacts to flood levels, flood risk, or the flow of flood waters on the project site or surrounding areas. Therefore, the proposed project would be compliant with the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (44 CFR 59) and Executive Order on Floodplain Management (42 FR 26951). Step 5: Where practicable, design or modify the proposed action to minimize the potential adverse impacts to lives, property, and natural values within the floodplain and to restore, and preserve the values of the floodplain. The LRRP program requires that: Proposed rehabilitation and reconstruction of substantially damaged structures which would occur in a floodplain must adhere to the most recent elevation requirements in accordance with Flood Hazard Area Control Act rules (N.J.A.C. 7:13) based on the most current flood elevations determined for the property. For all actions within the 100-year floodplain, all LRRP recipients must carry flood insurance on the subject structure(s) for its economic life. The proposed action must include elevation of the residential structures above the applicable BFE of 7.0 feet based on the Preliminary FIRM Panel 329 of 660, Map Number 34029C0329G, revised March 28, Seaside Heights Borough is a participating member of the National Flood Insurance Program and the proposed action must be covered by flood insurance. Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4106), also requires that recipients of financial assistance maintain flood insurance. The rule for loans included in Section 102 applies to deferred payment loans; i.e. flood insurance is to be maintained for the full term of the loan. Step 6: Reevaluate the Alternatives. The proposed action is viewed as the most practicable alternative by reducing impacts to the floodplain in the local vicinity while helping to meet the community s need for affordable housing 5

6 opportunities. Relocation options are not practicable and would not avoid or further minimize impacts to the floodplain. Through the proposed structure elevation noted above in Step 4, the project would minimize potential hazards to human safety, health, and welfare. The no action alternative also remains impracticable because it will not satisfy the need for post-sandy housing recovery within this substantially impacted community. Step 7: Determination of No Practicable Alternative It is our determination that there is no practicable alternative to locating the project in the flood zone. This is due to: 1) the need to provide safe, decent and affordable housing 2) the desire to not displace residents; 3) the lack of practicable alternative locations outside of the floodplain in this barrier island community; and 4) the ability to ability to mitigate and minimize impacts on human health, public property and floodplain values. A final public notice will be published in accordance with HUD requirements. The final notice will detail the reasons why the project must be located in the floodplain, a list of alternatives considered, and measures taken to minimize adverse impacts and preserve natural and beneficial floodplain values. Step 8: Implement the Proposed Action Implementation of the proposed action may require associated local and state permits, which may place additional mitigation requirements on the project. 6

7 Exhibit 1: Floodplain Maps

8 F Feet AE Zone BFE 7.0 ft Legend SRP Seaside Heights FIRM AE VE 500 yr flood X Exhibit 1 65 Sampson Ave, Seaside Heights Floodplain Map SRP Seaside Heights Borough, Ocean County HUD 8-Step Floodplain Analysis Copyright: 2014 Esri, DeLorme, HERE, TomTom, Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, i-cubed, USDA, USGS, AEX, Getmapping, Aerogrid, IGN, IGP, swisstopo, and the GIS User Community

9 Exhibit 2: Early Public Notice

10 Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain April 3, 2014 New Jersey Department of Community Affairs 101 South Broad Street PO Box 800 Trenton, NJ Phone: (609) This is to give notice that the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), as the responsible party under U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations at 24 CFR Part 58, has determined that the following proposed action is located in the 100-year floodplain, and that DCA will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action in the floodplain and the potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR Subpart C, Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. The proposed project is being considered for funding under the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR) Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2; January 29, 2013). The proposed project will involve the rehabilitation of six rental housing units damaged during Super Storm Sandy. The proposed project includes the rehabilitation of three, two-unit residential structures. The acre property site is entirely within the Special Flood Hazard Area Zone AE Zone floodplain, as shown on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Panel 329 of 611, Map Number 34029C0329F, effective September 29, The proposed project is located at 65 Sampson Avenue, Seaside Heights, Ocean County, New Jersey. There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains 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. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the floodplain, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate impacts. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts 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, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk. Written comments must be received by DCA at the following address on or before April 19, All comments should be submitted to Stacy Bonnaffons, Assistant Commissioner, Sandy Recovery, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, 101 South Broad Street, PO Box 800, Trenton, NJ or online at Date: April 3, 2014 Commissioner Richard E. Constable, III New Jersey Department of Community Affairs

11 Aviso Anticipado y Revisión Pública Para un Proyecto Propuesto en un Terreno Inundable de 100 Años 3 de Abril del 2014 Departamento de Asuntos Comunitarios del Estado de Nueva Jersey 101 South Broad Street PO Box 800 Trenton, NJ Teléfono: (609) Por medio del siguiente aviso se anuncia que el Departamento de Asuntos Comunitarios (Department of Community Affairs [DCA]) de Nueva Jersey, como la entidad responsable bajo las regulaciones del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de EE.UU. (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD]) del 24 CFR Parte 58, ha determinado que el proyecto propuesto está ubicada en un terreno inundable con una probabilidad del uno por ciento (1%) de ser inundado (es decir, un terreno inundable de 100 años) y que el DCA va a identificar y evaluar alternativas prácticas para localizar el proyecto propuesto en el terreno inundable y los posibles impactos en el terreno inundable a causa del proyecto propuesto, como lo es requerido por la orden ejecutiva 11988, de acuerdo con la regulación de 24 CFR Subparte C, Procedimientos para crear las determinaciones en el manejo de los terrenos inundables y la protección de pantanos. El proyecto propuesto está siendo considerando para recibir fondos bajo el Programa de Subsidios para el Desarrollo Comunitario en Vecindarios para Ayuda de Desastres (CDBG-DR) Acto de apropiación del 2013 (Ley Publica 113-2, 29 de enero del 2013). El proyecto propuesto incluirá la rehabilitación de seis unidades de vivienda para la renta que sufrieron daños durante la Supertormenta Sandy. El proyecto propuesto incluye la rehabilitación de tres estructuras con dos unidades residenciales por estructura. El sitio del proyecto propuesto tiene un área de 0.09 acres y está localizado totalmente dentro de una Area Especial de Riesgos de Inundación, Zona AE, zona de inundación, como lo muestran los Mapas preliminares de Tarifas de Seguro de Inundación (FIRMs) preparados por la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias de EE.UU (FEMA) tablero 329 de 611, mapa número 34029C0329F, con fecha efectiva de Septiembre 29 del El proyecto propuesto está ubicado en 65 Sampson Avenue, Seaside Heights, Ocean County, New Jersey. Este aviso tiene tres propósitos principales. El primero es que la gente afectada por las actividades de las zonas de inundaciones y aquellos que estén interesados en la protección del medio ambiente deberían tener la oportunidad de expresar sus inquietudes y proveer información sobre esas áreas. Los comentadores están invitados a ofrecer sitios alternativos por fuera de la zona de inundación, métodos alternativos que cumplan con el mismo propósito del proyecto, y métodos para minimizar y mitigar impactos. Segundo, un programa adecuado de aviso público puede ser una herramienta educacional muy importante. La diseminación de información y la solicitud de comentarios del público sobre los terrenos inundables pueden facilitar y mejorar los esfuerzos del Gobierno Federal para reducir los riesgos e impactos asociados con la ocupación y modificación de estas zonas especiales. Tercero, para ser justos, cuando el Gobierno Federal determina que va a participar en acciones que se llevan a cabo en terrenos inundables, tiene que informar a todos aquellos que pueden ser puestos en un riesgo más alto o en un riesgo continuo. Los comentarios escritos tienen que ser recibidos por el DCA en la dirección siguiente hasta el 19 de Abril del Todos los comentarios deben ser dirigidos a Stacy Bonnaffons, Assistant Commissioner, Sandy

12 Recovery, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, 101 South Broad Street, PO Box 800, Trenton, NJ o en la siguiente página de la internet Fecha: 3 de Abril del 2014 Commisionado Richard E. Constable, III Departamento de Asuntos Comunitarios del Estado de Nueva Jersey

13 22 REPORTE Hispano.com AVISOS LEGALES Abril 4-10 de 2014 Aviso Anticipado y Revisión Pública Para un Proyecto Propuesto en un Terreno Inundable de 100 Años Aviso Anticipado y Revisión Pública Para un Proyecto Propuesto en un Terreno Inundable de 100 Años 3 de Abril del 2014 Departamento de Asuntos Comunitarios del Estado de Nueva Jersey 101 South Broad Street PO Box 800 Trenton, NJ Teléfono: (609) Por medio del siguiente aviso se anuncia que el Departamento de Asuntos Comunitarios (Department of Community Affairs [DCA]) de Nueva Jersey, como la entidad responsable bajo las regulaciones del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de EE.UU. (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD]) del 24 CFR Parte 58, ha determinado que el proyecto propuesto está ubicada en un terreno inundable con una probabilidad del uno por ciento (1%) de ser inundado (es decir, un terreno inundable de 100 años) y que el DCA va a identificar y evaluar alternativas prácticas para localizar el proyecto propuesto en el terreno inundable y los posibles impactos en el terreno inundable a causa del proyecto propuesto, como lo es requerido por la orden ejecutiva 11988, de acuerdo con la regulación de 24 CFR Subparte C, Procedimientos para crear las determinaciones en el manejo de los terrenos inundables y la protección de pantanos. El proyecto propuesto está siendo considerando para recibir fondos bajo el Programa de Subsidios para el Desarrollo Comunitario en Vecindarios para Ayuda de Desastres (CDBG-DR) Acto de apropiación del 2013 (Ley Publica 113-2, 29 de enero del 2013). El proyecto propuesto incluirá la rehabilitación de seis unidades de vivienda para la renta que sufrieron daños durante la Supertormenta Sandy. El proyecto propuesto incluye la rehabilitación de tres estructuras con dos unidades residenciales por estructura. El sitio del proyecto propuesto tiene un área de 0.09 acres y está localizado totalmente dentro de una Area Especial de Riesgos de Inundación, Zona AE, zona de inundación, como lo muestran los Mapas preliminares de Tarifas de Seguro de Inundación (FIRMs) preparados por la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias de EE.UU (FEMA) tablero 329 de 611, mapa número 34029C0329F, con fecha efectiva de Septiembre 29 del El proyecto propuesto está ubicado en 65 Sampson Avenue, Seaside Heights, Ocean County, New Jersey. Este aviso tiene tres propósitos principales. El primero es que la gente afectada por las actividades de las zonas de inundaciones y aquellos que estén interesados en la protección del medio ambiente deberían tener la oportunidad de expresar sus inquietudes y proveer información sobre esas áreas. Los comentadores están invitados a ofrecer sitios alternativos por fuera de la zona de inundación, métodos alternativos que cumplan con el mismo propósito del proyecto, y métodos para minimizar y mitigar impactos. Segundo, un programa adecuado de aviso público puede ser una herramienta educacional muy importante. La diseminación de información y la solicitud de comentarios del público sobre los terrenos inundables pueden facilitar y mejorar los esfuerzos del Gobierno Federal para reducir los riesgos e impactos asociados con la ocupación y modificación de estas zonas especiales. Tercero, para ser justos, cuando el Gobierno Federal determina que va a participar en acciones que se llevan a cabo en terrenos inundables, tiene que informar a todos aquellos que pueden ser puestos en un riesgo más alto o en un riesgo continuo. Los comentarios escritos tienen que ser recibidos por el DCA en la dirección siguiente hasta el 19 de Abril del Todos los comentarios deben ser dirigidos a Stacy Bonnaffons, Assistant Commissioner, Sandy Recovery, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, 101 South Broad Street, PO Box 800, Trenton, NJ o en la siguiente página de la internet Fecha: 3 de Abril del 2014 Commisionado Richard E. Constable, III Departamento de Asuntos Comunitarios del Estado de Nueva Jersey 3 de Abril del 2014 Por medio del siguiente aviso se anuncia que el Departamento de Protección Ambiental (New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection [NJDEP]) de Nueva Jersey llevara a cabo una evaluación, como lo es requerido por la orden ejecutiva para el manejo de terrenos inundables, de acuerdo con las regulaciones del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de EE.UU. (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD]) del 24 CFR Parte Subpart C, Procedimientos para la Creación de Determinaciones, para determinar los posibles efectos que su actividad en terrenos inundables tendría en el medioambiente humano ya que el proyecto propuesto está siendo considerando para recibir fondos bajo el Programa de Subsidios para el Desarrollo Comunitario bajo el Titulo 1 del Acto de 1974 para la Vivienda y el Desarrollo Comunitario (Community Development Block Grant under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 [P.L ]). El NJDEP ha determinado que el proyecto propuesto bajo el Programa de Fondos para la Protección de Orillas (Shore Protection Fund Program) está ubicada en un terreno inundable con una probabilidad del uno por ciento (1%) de ser inundado (es decir, un terreno inundable de 100 años) y que el NJDEP va a identificar y evaluar alternativas prácticas para localizar el proyecto propuesto en el terreno inundable y los posibles impactos en el terreno inundable a causa del proyecto propuesto. El proyecto propuesto incluye la instalación de una pared de tablestacas con láminas de acero por 4 millas de forma paralela a la Ruta 35 de Nueva Jersey (New Jersey Route 35) dentro del Distrito de Mantoloking y el Municipio de Brick en el Condado Ocean. Las tablestacas con láminas de acero serían instaladas a lo largo de la playa y después de la finalización de un proyecto próximo para rellenar la playa por parte del Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército de los Estados Unidos (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), sería cubierta con arena para volverse parte del sistema de dunas y conformar una barrera para proteger la calzada de la Ruta 35 de los efectos de inundaciones costales en un futuro. El proyecto en su totalidad sería esencialmente construido dentro de una Area Especial de Riesgos de Inundación, Zona VE, zona de inundación costera, como lo muestran los Mapas preliminares de Tarifas de Seguro de Inundación (FIRMs) preparados por la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias de EE.UU (FEMA) tablero 216 de 660, mapa número 34029C0216G, con fecha de Marzo 28 del 2014, y el tablero 218 de 660, mapa número 34029C0218G, con fecha de Marzo 28 del El proyecto propuesto está ubicado en el Distrito Matoloking y el Municipio de Brick en el Condado Ocean, Nueva Jersey. Este aviso tiene tres propósitos principales. El primero es que la gente afectada por las actividades de las zonas de inundaciones y aquellos que estén interesados en la protección del medio ambiente tengan la oportunidad de expresar sus inquietudes y proveer información sobre esas áreas. Los comentadores están invitados a ofrecer sitios alternativos por fuera de la zona de inundación, métodos alternativos que cumplan con el mismo propósito del proyecto, y métodos para minimizar y mitigar impactos. Segundo, un programa adecuado de aviso público puede ser una herramienta educacional muy importante. La diseminación de información y la solicitud de comentarios del público sobre los terrenos inundables pueden facilitar y mejorar los esfuerzos del Gobierno Federal para reducir los riesgos e impactos asociados con la ocupación y modificación de estas zonas especiales. Tercero, para ser justos, cuando el Gobierno Federal determina que va a participar en acciones que se llevan a cabo en terrenos inundables, tiene que informar a todos aquellos que pueden ser puestos en un riesgo más alto o en un riesgo continuo. Los comentarios escritos tienen que ser recibidos por el NJDEP en la siguiente dirección hasta el 19 de Abril del Todos los comentarios deben ser dirigidos a Kelly Staffieri, Bureau of Coastal Engineering, 1510 Hooper Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey o en la siguiente página de la internet Fecha: 3 de Abril del 2014 Commisionado Bob Martin Departamento de Protección Ambiental de Nueva Jersey

14 NJ Department of Community Affairs Home Page 1 of 6 4/24/2014 Governor Chris Christie Lt.Governor Kim Guadagno NJ Home Services A to Z Departments/Agencies FAQs Search All of NJ Announcements Upcoming Events FAQs Select Language Translator Disclaimers Home About DCA Divisions Codes & Standards Fire Safety Housing & Community Resources Local Government Services Sandy Recovery Division Affiliates Recovery Programs Housing Recovery Centers Sign Up For Updates CDBG Disaster Recovery Action Plan and Reports Construction Contractor Opportunities and Updates Environmental Review Information Monitoring and Compliance Useful Links Contact Us News Room Home > Divisions > Sandy Recovery Division > Environmental Review Information Environmental Review Information All work done under the Homeowner Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program and will be reviewed in a tiered environmental assessment to ensure projects undertaken will have no significant impact on the human environment. No construction work will begin on properties until all levels of environmental review have been complete and found to be in compliance. Public notices about the Environmental Review Records for each of the nine most impacted counties were published in English and Spanish on May 24, 2013, in statewide and regional newspapers in New Jersey. The Environmental Review Records are posted below and provide further detail. Atlantic County Review [pdf 14.7mb] Bergen County Review [pdf 12.2mb] Cape May County Review [pdf 10mb] Essex County Review [pdf 14.8mb] Hudson County Review [pdf 9.12mb] Middlesex County Review [pdf 9.14mb] Monmouth County Review [pdf 10.2mb] Ocean County Review [pdf 10.8mb] Union County Review [pdf 13.4mb] Por favor llame al SANDYHM si usted quiere que se le lea en español el Historial de Revisión Ambiental de su condado. Announcements Contact Us Grants and Resources Publications Services Project The DCA has as determined that the following proposed Landlord Rental Repair Program Project is located in the 100-year floodplain. DCA will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action in the floodplain and the potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed project. The Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain is posted below and provides further detail, including how to submit public comment and/or objections. 65 Sampson Avenue, Seaside Heights, Ocean County Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain Aviso Anticipado y Revisión Pública Para un Proyecto Propuesto en un Terreno Inundable de 100 Años Flood Insurance Rate Map Neighborhood Enhancement Program Projects The DCA will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery funds for several Neighborhood Enhancement Program

15 Theresa Albanese From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Theresa Albanese Friday, April 04, :54 PM Carlo Popolizio; Douglas Fisher Scott Colabella Commissioner James Simpson Audin, Michael; 'Mahon, Donna'; 'Key, Tonalee'; Kristen Maines; 'Dow, Diane' Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain SRP _EarlyNoticeFloodplainAnalysis_English_SRP_TO69.pdf Federal, State and Local Agencies: The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is assisting the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) with the Environmental Review portion of the Department of Housing and Urban Development s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief Assistance Funding Program,. Please see the attached notice that has been published on April 3 in several newspapers. The floodplain map is available for review and is posted at the following location: If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Theresa Program Director, NJDEP EAF Contractor Theresa A. Albanese Professional Wetland Scientist Gannett Fleming 2189 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 17, Rocky Hill, CT t x13 c talbanese@gfnet.com Excellence Delivered As Promised Gannett Fleming is ISO 9001:2008 Certified. Stay connected: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn YouTube 1

16 Exhibit 3: Seaside Heights Floodplain Context

17 F ,000 2,000 Feet Legend SRP Seaside Heights Borough Seaside Heights FIRM AE VE 500 yr flood X Exhibit 3 Seaside Heights Floodplain Context SRP Seaside Heights Borough, Ocean County HUD 8-Step Floodplain Analysis Copyright: 2014 Esri, DeLorme, HERE, TomTom, Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, i-cubed, USDA, USGS, AEX, Getmapping, Aerogrid, IGN, IGP, swisstopo, and the GIS User Community