1. Notice of Scoping for 80 South Road

Address of possible location: 80 South Road, Farmington, CT 

Municipality where proposed action might be located: Farmington

Project Description: 80 South Road is a proposed 65-unit affordable multifamily development located on South Road in Farmington, CT. 15 of these 65 units will qualify as supportive housing units, set aside for adults with developmental disabilities. The site of the proposed development is 2.92 acres and was assembled from three former parcels - 62 South Road (0.48 acres), 8864 South Road (1.04 acres), and 8880 South Road (1.408 acres). 62 South Road was previously occupied by a single-family home constructed in 1965 that was demolished in the late winter of 2022. Both 8864 and 8880 South Road were formerly vacant land. There are, however, wetlands located on the 8864 and 8880 South Road parcels. A watercourse located on the western portion of 8880 South Road drains north to south through the study area. A forested wetland was delineated on the eastern portion of 8864 South Road that drains into the watercourse via a rill. The site was studied for vernal pool habitats, of which there were none. The proposed development will be comprised of (2) buildings. The first, Building A, will feature (36) units, community recreation space (both interior and exterior), an office for our social service provider and will be serviced by an elevator. The second, Building B, will feature (29) units and a leasing office. Across the development there will be a total of (6) studio apartments, (20) one-bedroom apartments, and (39) two-bedroom apartments. (15) of these apartments will be designated for use by our supportive population. Building A will occupy a building footprint of approximately 11,360 sf including 3,600 sf of outdoor amenity space and Building B will occupy a building footprint of approximately 10,400 sf. In addition to utilizing biofiltration and bioretention systems, the buildings landscape plan features all native plant species and minimizes use of turf grass to reduce outdoor water usage. Porous pavement has also been utilized in both parking areas and the buildings proposed amenity space.

Project Map: Click here to view a map of the project area.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: 8 September 2023.

Any person may ask the sponsoring agency to hold a public scoping meeting by sending such a request to the address below. If a public scoping 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: 18 August 2023.

Written comments and/or requests for a public scoping meeting should be sent to:

Name: Mithila Chakraborty

Agency: Department of Housing

Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT  06106-7106

E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency:

Name: Mithila Chakraborty

Agency: Department of Housing

Address: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT  06106-7106

E-Mail: mithila.chakraborty@ct.gov

What Happens Next: The sponsoring agency will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an EIE under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA). A Post-Scoping Notice of its decision will appear in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor.