Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Designated Floodplain To: All interested Agencies including all Federal, State, and Local, Groups and Individuals This is to give notice that HUD under 24 CFR Part 50 has determined that the following proposed action is located within the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) floodplain. Therefore, HUD will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action within the floodplain and the potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988, as amended by Executive Order 13690, and in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 in Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. This notice fulfills Step 2 (Early Public Notice) of HUD's 8-Step decision-making process under 24 CFR 55.20. HUD is considering providing financial assistance for the proposed new construction of a multi-family townhome complex to be known as Killian Woods Townhomes (subject property) under the HUD MAP 221(d)(4) Program. The subject property will be located at 1214 Longreen Parkway, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina 29229. The FHA collateral consists of approximately 37.72 acres of undeveloped grassland and wooded land. In addition, Crane Creek Tributary 8 and associated freshwater emergent and forested/shrub wetland areas are located on the southern portion of the subject property. It should be additionally noted that a small portion of the northeastern adjacent tract of land associated with the future ingress/egress and water main and a portion of the eastern adjacent tract of land associated with future ingress/egress, frontage improvements, and a water line extension, are included as part of the analysis due to HUD's aggregation requirements. The proposed undertaking consists of the new construction of a forty-nine (49)-building, 234-unit multi-family townhome development with a clubhouse and maintenance building. The extent of the FFRMS floodplain was determined using a 0.2 percent flood approach (0.2PFA). According to FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) #45079C-0139L, dated December 21, 2017, as confirmed via the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Floodplain Map Viewer accessed at https://scfloodimpact.com/Index, the majority of the subject property is located in Unshaded Zone X, designated as an area outside the 100-year and 500-year floodplain. However, the northwestern portion of the subject property is located within Shaded Zone X, designated as an area within the 500-year floodplain associated with Roberts Branch. According to the FEMA Flood Map Service Center accessed at https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home, there are no preliminary or pending FIRMs for the subject property. According to the provided Overall Site Plan prepared by Civil Engineering of Columbia dated July 25, 2025, portions of Detention Pond #1 will be located within the 500-year floodplain associated with Roberts Branch. Approximately 0.30 acres of FFRMS floodplain will be impacted by the proposed action. No residential buildings, community facilities, or other habitable structures are proposed within the FFRMS floodplain. The proposed action is not a critical action as defined by 24 CFR 55.2(b)(3). According to the provided Existing Conditions Plan prepared by Civil Engineering of Columbia dated July 25, 2025, there is a 1.92-acre pond and 5.65-acres of delineated wetlands located on the southern portion of the subject property. According to the Overall Site Plan, also prepared by Civil Engineering of Columbia dated July 25, 2025, the existing pond and wetland area will be protected by a 100-foot wetlands buffer, and will not be disturbed as part of development and new construction activities. In their natural state, floodplains are hydrologically important, environmentally sensitive, and ecologically productive areas that perform many natural functions. They contain both cultural and natural resources that are of great value to society. Flood waters can carry nutrient-rich sediments which contribute to a fertile environment for vegetation, and floodplains are beneficial for wildlife by creating a variety of habitats for fish and other animals. In addition, floodplains are important because of storage and conveyance, protection of water quality, and recharge of groundwater. The floodplain under consideration primarily provides floodwater storage and conveyance, supports water quality maintenance and groundwater recharge, and contributes to local wildlife habitat. The floodplain is not known to provide recreational, educational, or other public use functions. A Phase I Archaeological Survey at the subject property was performed by SWCA Consultants. Although archaeological resources were identified on the subject property, they were determined to be confined to previously disturbed or deflated contexts. As a result, the survey concluded that no additional cultural resources investigations were warranted for the proposed undertaking. There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplain 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 project impacts on the floodplain. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplain 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 floodplain, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk. HUD has not made a final decision and will consider public comments prior to completing the floodplain evaluation. Written comments must be received by HUD at the following address on or before August 14, 2026 [a minimum 15 calendar day comment period will begin the day after the publication and end on the 16th day after the publication]: HUD, 400 W Bay Street, Suite 1015, Jacksonville, Florida 32202, Attention: Mark Malec, Branch Chief, Technical Team. Mark Malec's direct phone number is (904) 208- 6054 and email is Mark.E.Malec@hud.gov. A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 8am to 5pm at the same address as above. Comments may also be submitted via email at southeast.production@hud.gov. Jonathan Mosley, acting in his capacity as Production Division Director of the HUD Multifamily Southeast Regional Center, is the HUD Approving Official. Persons requiring special accommodations, including those with disabilities or limited English proficiency, may contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at the contact information provided above to request assistance in reviewing project materials or submitting comments. If translation services are available through local procedures, that may also be referenced, but detailed translation protocols are not required within the notice. IPL0361011 Jul 29 2026