{"id":20748,"date":"2013-12-04T10:48:37","date_gmt":"2013-12-04T15:48:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/raleighpublicrecord.org\/?p=20748"},"modified":"2013-12-04T10:48:37","modified_gmt":"2013-12-04T15:48:37","slug":"council-roundup-food-distribution-center-approved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/news\/city-council\/2013\/12\/04\/council-roundup-food-distribution-center-approved\/","title":{"rendered":"Council Roundup: Food Distribution Center Approved"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By this spring charity groups will be able to distribute food to Raleigh\u2019s hungry in a temporary facility across the street from Moore Square. Groups can continue to distribute food in Moore Square until the facility is opened.<\/p>\n<p>Raleigh City Councilors Tuesday approved a temporary indoor food distribution facility near the old Salvation Army building at 215 S. Person St.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19903\"  class=\"wp-caption module image right\" style=\"max-width: 336px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19903\" alt=\"The Salvation Army building sits across from Moore Square. The Salvation Army is moved to a new location on Capitol Boulevard. \" src=\"http:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/mooresq11-336x226.jpg\" width=\"336\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/mooresq11-336x226.jpg 336w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/mooresq11-771x519.jpg 771w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/mooresq11.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-media-credit\">Karen Tam \/ Raleigh Public Record<\/p><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Salvation Army building sits across from Moore Square. The Salvation Army is moved to a new location on Capitol Boulevard.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/news\/2013\/11\/27\/food-distribution-center-may-solve-moore-square-feeding-debate\/\" target=\"_blank\">new facility<\/a> will be open on the weekends from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and include bathrooms, tables, chairs and trash bins. The cost to retrofit an existing warehouse will be about $111,000 with yearly operating costs coming in at $58,000.<\/p>\n<p>The facility is meant to be a temporary fix for the next two to five years while the city, county and nonprofit groups work toward a more permanent solution. The property, now city-owned, will eventually be sold for redevelopment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>City Approves Affordable Housing Loan<\/strong><br \/>\nAffordable housing developer <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dhic.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">DHIC<\/a> is getting a loan from the city to purchase an east Raleigh rental community.<\/p>\n<p>City Councilors Tuesday approved a $2.1 million loan that would help DHIC purchase the Washington Terrace apartment community on Booker Drive.<\/p>\n<p>The loan will be for five years at zero percent interest. DHIC will be receiving a $3 million first mortgage loan from Community Housing Capital.<\/p>\n<p>DHIC president Gregg Warren said they do not yet have a final development plan.<\/p>\n<p>Preliminary plans include a mixed-use and mixed-income community that would provide affordable housing for rent and purchase in an area that is slated for redevelopment.<\/p>\n<p>He told Councilors he expects the project to be built out during a five to 10-year period and, like any affordable housing plan, anticipates some financial backing from the city.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Councilors Appointed to Committees<\/strong><br \/>\nAt its evening meeting Tuesday, McFarlane appointed newly sworn Councilors to Council Committees.<\/p>\n<p>Meeting twice a month, committee members work on behalf of the full Council to hash out details or problems within the city that require extra attention, review or research. Committee members then report their findings to the full Council, which votes on the committee\u2019s recommendation.<\/p>\n<p>Committees meet the second and fourth week of the month, but Councilors are still solidifying specific meeting times. Once settled, meeting times will be posted on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.raleighnc.gov\/government\/content\/BoardsCommissions\/Articles\/CityCouncil.html\" target=\"_blank\">Council page<\/a> of the city&#8217;s website.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"module align-center full type-aside\"><strong>Budget and Economic Development<\/strong><br \/>\nHistorically chaired by the mayor, the four-person committee reviews contracts, real estate deals and other issues pertaining to city finances and economic development.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Nancy McFarlane &#8211; Chair<br \/>\nThomas Crowder &#8211; Vice Chair<br \/>\nEugene Weeks<br \/>\nRuss Stephenson<\/p>\n<p><strong>Comprehensive Planning<\/strong><br \/>\nThe four-person committee reviews issues surrounding city planning and development, such as zoning ordinances or amendments to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.<\/p>\n<p>Russ Stephenson &#8211; Chair<br \/>\nThomas Crowder<br \/>\nBonner Gaylord<br \/>\nEugene Weeks<\/p>\n<p><strong>Public Works<\/strong><br \/>\nThe three-person committee reviews issues related to the city\u2019s public works system, such as street maintenance or sidewalks.<\/p>\n<p>Eugene Weeks<br \/>\nJohn Odom<br \/>\nWayne Maiorano<\/p>\n<p><strong>Law and Public Safety<\/strong><br \/>\nThe three-person committee manages problems relating to city laws and public safety. More memorable committee issues include food trucks, road races and feeding Raleigh\u2019s homeless in Moore Square park.<\/p>\n<p>Mary-Ann Baldwin &#8211; Chair<br \/>\nJohn Odom<br \/>\nWayne Maiorano<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nTechnology and Communications<\/strong><br \/>\nThe newest of all the committees, this three-person committee deals with issues relating to how the city uses technology and how it can communicate effectively with the public.<\/p>\n<p>Bonner Gaylord &#8211; Chair<br \/>\nMary-Ann Baldwin<br \/>\nWayne Maiorano<br \/>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Road Races Approved<\/strong><br \/>\nCity Councilors approved the following road races. Road race routes and information can always be found on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.raleighnc.gov\/home\/content\/CorStatus\/Articles\/DowntownTrafficAlert.html\" target=\"_blank\">street closings page<\/a> of the city&#8217;s website.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Half Marathon and 10K Road Race<br \/>\nSunday, Dec. 8, 2013 from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.<br \/>\nParticipants: About 250<br \/>\nRace Route: Vicinity of Anderson Point Drive from Neuse View Drive to the Entrance of Anderson Point Park, including Robbins Drive, Rogers Lane, New Hope Road, Poole Road, and Trademark Drive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Christ Episcopal Church, Run for the Young Road Race<br \/>\nSunday, Jan. 12, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br \/>\nParticipants: About 700<br \/>\nRace Route: 100 Block of East Edenton Street, Vicinity of Hillsborough Street, Oberlin Road, Pullen Road<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_10152\"  class=\"wp-caption module image alignright\" style=\"max-width: 336px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/kkrun12-336x205.jpg\" alt=\"File: 2012. Runners partake in the Krispy Kreme Challenge. \" width=\"336\" height=\"205\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/kkrun12-336x205.jpg 336w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/kkrun12-771x471.jpg 771w, https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/kkrun12.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-media-credit\">Karen Tam \/ Raleigh Public Record<\/p><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">File: 2012. Runners partake in the Krispy Kreme Challenge. <\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<li>The Krispy Kreme Challenge<br \/>\nSaturday, Feb. 8, 2014, 4:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.<br \/>\nParticipants: About 12,000<br \/>\nRace Route: 2100 Block of Hillsborough Street to include Boylan Avenue, Tucker Street, West Street, Peace Street, North Wilmington Street, Polk Street, Person Street, Pace Street, Blount Street, West Street, Johnson Street, St. Mary\u2019s Street<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Run for Our Heroes Road Race<br \/>\nSaturday, April 26, 2014 from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m.<br \/>\nParticipants: About 1,400<br \/>\nRace Route: 200 Block of West Hargett Street. Vicinity of Salisbury, Lenoir, Fayetteville, Morgan, Person, Franklin, Blount, and Edenton Streets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Rezoning Public Hearings Set<\/strong><br \/>\nRaleigh City Councilors approved public hearings for the following rezoning cases. The public hearings will take place Jan. 7.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/news\/planning-commission\/2013\/10\/24\/planning-roundup-hillsborough-st-stanhope-building-zoning-approved\/\" target=\"_blank\">Z-23-13<\/a>: 1 acre of property on Ebenezer Church Road near Barefoot Industrial to be rezoned from Industrial 1 Conditional Use to Industrial Mixed Use Conditional Use. Edens Land Corporation intends to use the property as a small car dealership.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/news\/2013\/11\/26\/possible-publix-property-can-move-foward-with-rezoning-application\/\" target=\"_blank\">Z-31-13<\/a>: 8.5 acres on Rock Quarry Road near Barwell Road from Residential 15 to Residential Mixed Use 3. The rezoning would allow for more intense development including 4,000 square feet of retail space. Planning Commissioners recommended that the applicant change the application from a general use case to a conditional use case in order to provide a transit easement in the future.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/news\/planning-commission\/2013\/10\/24\/planning-roundup-hillsborough-st-stanhope-building-zoning-approved\/\" target=\"_blank\">Z-29-13<\/a>: About 1 acre on Hillsborough Street near Henderson Street from Neighborhood Business and Residential 6 to Neighborhood Mixed Use 3. The rezoning would allow for an internal parking deck.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Councilors Tuesday approved a new, but temporary, food distribution facility downtown for Raleigh\u2019s homeless. They also approved a loan for an affordable housing development and made new committee assignments. Councilors also set public hearings for three rezoning cases and approved road races for the early part of the winter. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24029,"featured_media":6913,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4,15],"tags":[740,1487,1486,1375,167,1124],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20748"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24029"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20748"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20748\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6913"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20748"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20748"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theraleighcommons.org\/raleighpublicrecord\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20748"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}