Columbus Commons

3. Notice of Scoping for Columbus Commons

Municipality where proposed project might be located: New Britain

Address of Possible Project Location: 125 Columbus Boulevard, New Britain, CT

Project Description: Dakota Partners is seeking state financial assistance for the Columbus Commons project to be located at 125 Columbus Boulevard, New Britain CT. Phase I of project will consist of construction of a six-story structure that will include approximately 105,000 square feet of residential space within 80 units (30 one-bedroom and 50 two-bedroom) and approximately 11,000 square feet of commercial space. Floors 2 through 6 will consist of apartment units. The first floor will be limited to commercial space and common area. Phase I will consist of a total of approximately 116,000 square feet of floor space. Phase II will consists of construction of a second six-story structure that will include approximately 105,000 square feet of residential space within 80 and approximately 11,000 square feet of commercial space. The combined phase I/II project will consist of approximately 210,000 square feet of residential space within 160 apartment units and 22,000 square feet of commercial space as well as approximately 57 parking spaces on a 2.4 acre site.

Project Maps: Click here to view a location map of the project area. Click here to view a site plan.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: December 8, 2016.

Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the address below. If a meeting is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the sponsoring agency shall schedule a Public Scoping Meeting. Such requests must be made by November 18, 2016.

Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:

Name:

Edward LaChance

Agency:

Department of Housing

Address:

505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106

Fax:

860-706-5741

E-Mail:

Edward.Lachance@ct.gov

If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:

Name:

Edward LaChance

Agency:

Department of Housing

Address:

505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106

Fax:

860-270-8099

E-Mail:

Edward.Lachance@ct.gov