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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0652.009 2008-2010Mike_ 1321.1 84 t)a T 2 /Copta1. (o 2. la From: "Mike Donahoe" <breathingpump @msn.com> To: <breathingpump @msn.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 10:08 AM Subject: Re: testimony Comm. No. Ref. To: Ref. Dole Page 1 of 5 P /coc9Nca e Nti°v ' . • `/ Fob- 3 PAW Good Morning Cl p Presiding Officer, My name is Mike Donahoe, and I live at 352 Ku kua u Street. I wish Mr. Boschetti well, and I wish the new residents will q n live in the area being b ,,„ discussed today; I may one day seek residence there myself. Today, y, mu however, in my limited ( opinion, the plans and 1 /3 Q 2010 2/3/2010 rage z OI D studies provided in support of this rezoning proposal are unrealistic. Questions concerning parking spaces and traffic safety have not been accurately answered. And I understand that another 47 residen •wilding project for th - adja a p/ropert has been -ap . he anni g gym. •- - n `{ mediate concern is that the existing ecosystem w i l l be irrevocably changed for the worse before alternative plans are thoroughly considered and 2/3/2010 r asc VI J agreed upon. / / / I lived in a single - family neighborhood in Saint Paul, Minnesota from 1994 until 2003. Almost all of the houses in that neighborhood are one or two story houses. There is, however, one remarkable exception, a 17 -story building with 186 one bedroom apartments. 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Home I About Us I Section 8 /HCV Central Office { Issues /Speeches Resources Erhployment ❑ Public Housing Waiting List Contact Eligibility Hi -Rise Buildings Family Developments Management Offices Demographics Programs & Services Admission & Occupancy Policies The apartments at 777 North Hamline are in a quiet traditional neighborhood, next to Horton Park, at the Junction of Hamline and Englewood. Completed in 1976, 777 N. Hamline has 17 floors and 186 one bedroom apartments. Special features include; • Handicapped accessible units • Showers with built -in shower seats • Lots of closets • Barber /Beauty Shop (second floor) a Library in the community room • Outdoor patio • Pool table in the community room • Free parking Special Services • Senior Dining (weekdays, noon meal) • Mini clinic • Wilder Assisted Living Program (ALP) - for residents who need supportive services to continue independent living. ALP services include meals, help with cleaning and laundry, heath monitoring, personal care and activities. Activities Hamline Hi -Rise Address 777 North Hamline Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 Number of Units 186 Amenities Page 1of Cc Search , The activities available at 777 N. Hamline are organized by the residents. Currently the following opportunities are available: ttp: / /www. stpaulpha .org /phhirihamline.html 2/3/2010 Public Housing - Hi -Rise Buildings - Hemline ... nrd /nhhirihamlinp_ • O.K. card program • Grocery bus (bi- monthly) • Postal van (weekly) • Resident council meeting (monthly) • Bingo (weekly) • Holiday parties • Milkman (weekly) • Church services on site • Bookmobile (bi- monthly) • Coffee bar (daily) • Games • Voting on site Floor Plans One Bedroom Apartment Wheelchair Accessible One Bedroom Apartment fhninn 4 rung - non Storage rvu. ... I Map Click here to see a map of this property location. This link will redirect you to an external web site. The PHA is not responsible for the accuracy of information on external web sites. 2/3/2010 Home About Us j Section 8 /HCV Public Housing Waiting List Contact Eligibility Hi -Rise Buildings Family Developments Management Offices Demographics Programs & Services Admission & Occupancy Policies Program Size Central Office! Issues /Speeches Resources j Erliployment r Cc Search Eligible Applicants Family Size 1 person 2 persons Low Income 80% MFI $44,800 $51,200 Description, Eligibility and Admission Preferences Description Program Start Date 1952. Eligibility for public housing is set by Congress (annual income based on a percentage of the metro area's median family income adjusted for family size). For hi -rise applicants, admission preference points are given to elderly (62+ years), near - elderly (50 -61) and disabled applicants (18+ years), and to veterans, residents of Saint Paul, students, and those enrolled in special PHA programs (CHSP, ALP, ASI). For family units, preferences points are given to applicants who are veterans or residents of Saint Paul. The residency preference applies to persons who live, work or attend school in Saint Paul, or who have been accepted for work or school in Saint Paul. Very Low Income 50% MFI $29,350 $33,550 rage i. or z The PHA owns and manages 4,249 dwelling units throughout the City of Saint Paul. The apartments are located in hi -rise buildings, townhouse developments, and duplex and single - family units. Public housing provides a clean, safe and affordable living environment for eligible lower and very low income individuals and families. Public housing families pay 30% of their adjusted monthly income for rent and utilities The PHA owns 16 hi -rise buildings (2,548 total units, 0 to 2 bedrooms); four family townhouse developments (1,280 total units, 1 to 5 bedrooms); and scattered site duplex and single - family units (421 total units, 1 to 6 bedrooms). Extremely Low Income 30% MFI $17,600 $20,100 http: / /www.stpaulpha .org/pheligibility.html 2/3/2010 3 persons 4 persons 5 persons 6 persons 7 persons 8 or more persons (eff. 3/19/09, subject to change by HUD) Type of Assistance Rental assistance only. Access to some services provided on -site through external service providers. Other Requirements $57,600 $64,000 $69,100 $74,250 $79,350 $84,500 $37,750 $41,950 $45,300 $48,650 $52,000 $55,350 $22,650 $25,150 $27,150 $29,150 $31,200 $33,200 In addition to income eligibility requirements, applicants must also meet non - economic screening criteria including rental and cnminal history reviews. See Also Admission & Occupancy Policies St Paul Public Housing Agency • W Andrew Boss Building • 555 N Wabasha Street • Suite 400 • St Paul, Minnesota 55102 • (651) 298 - 5664 02006 St Paul Public Housing Agency rage i or http:// www. stpaulpha .org/pheligibility.html 2/3/2010 rage I err Arel ' ' ".'-' ' — - - - " '-' '''''' 'itr S'S'it a . vos ^-4m4des et,a& . n ., '4 ,,, Nr9it # t.t Art; , : . "ir 'N: l i.:11; ,/c -.;- ---1-.;•14;.---s 77-jc:art:ii:::"--: rCCy .. ...:!t Blek to ciassicl, 777 North Hemline Avenue St. Paul. Minnesota 55104 http://www.bing.corn/maps/explore/ 2/3/2010 am.6 ivia}ia s ec =x - • Sig " States ;.., �tP Y+ .r ; >v "'r rr�,4">,TG:;�.3'tl"i Vii":"; • 1 777 Hamline Ave N, St Paul. MN 55104 -1362 Not what you want? - directions - save 9 EXPLORE • Current Traffic • What's Nearby MYIECT NN trl htln• / /nnansr hinn nnm /rnQno /avnlnra/ 777 North Hemline Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 NA= APPS "ttl•Y rage 011 ')/1 /1(11 n