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STEP II - Public comments regarding proposed transfers that were posted previously in the Environmental Monitor, and the Office of Policy and Management's (OPM's) responses to those comments. The following are in this edition.
1. NEW! Comments and OPM's Response for Proposed Land Transfer in Bristol
2. NEW! Comments and OPM's Response for Proposed Land Transfer in Willimantic
STEP III - Draft recommendations of the Commissioner of Environmental Protection regarding preservation of properties proposed for transfer. None in this edition.
STEP IV - Final recommendations of the Commissioner of Environmental Protection regarding disposition of properties proposed for transfer, along with comments and responses from Step III. None in this edition.
STEP V - Final determinations by the Secretary of OPM regarding the ultimate disposition of properties proposed for transfer. None in this edition.
1. Notice of Scoping for Construction of a New Hangar at Waterbury / Oxford Airport, Oxford
Address of Possible Project Location: 300 Christian Street, Oxford, CT 06483
Project Description: The project consists of the construction of a hangar and office space building with a footprint of 206,000 square feet on the southeastern side of the Waterbury Oxford Airport parallel to Runway 36. The building will be constructed as a certified LEED® Building including the use of solar energy and geothermal heating.
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: Wednesday, August 19, 2009.
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.
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
Name: | Mr. Robert Bruno - Chief of Engineering Services |
Bureau of Aviation and Ports | |
Agency: | Connecticut Department of Transportation |
Address: | 2800 Berlin Turnpike |
Newington, CT 06131-7546 | |
Fax | 860-594-2574 |
E-Mail: | Robert.Bruno@ct.gov |
If you have questions about the scoping process for this project, contact:
Name: | Mr. Keith T. Hall - Transportation Supervising Planner |
Bureau of Policy and Planning | |
Agency: | Connecticut Department of Transportation |
Address: | 2800 Berlin Turnpike |
Newington, CT 06131-7546 | |
Phone: | 860-594-2926 |
Fax: | 860-594-3028 |
E-Mail: | Keith.Hall@ct.gov |
The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in October, 2009.
Connecticut General Statutes Section 4b-47 provides for public notice of proposed transfers of state-owned lands out of state ownership. The notice process takes place in steps. Step I is the notice of intent to transfer, which includes an opportunity for any person to comment. If comments are received, the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) will respond, and the comments and responses will be published as Step II.
The Commissioner of Environmental Protection may choose to evaluate the property more thoroughly and recommend preservation of the property or restrictions on the transfer. Step III is publication of the Commissioner's report and draft recommendations, and includes a 30-day public comment period. Step IV is publication of the Commissioner’s responses to any public comments along with the Commissioner's final recommendations regarding the property.
Step V is publication of OPM’s final determination regarding disposition of the property. Fifteen days after this posting the transfer may proceed.
IMPORTANT: Most proposed transfers are not required to go through all five steps. The land may be sold or transferred 15 days after the close of the comment period of Step I if no comments are received. If comments are received, and the DEP does not elect to conduct and publish a more thorough study of the property, the land may be sold or transferred 15 days after publication of the comments and responses under Step II.
2. Notice of Proposed Land Transfer, Newington
Complete Address of Property: 167 Starr Street, Newington, CT
Commonly used name of property or other identifying information: Surplus ID#032502
Number of acres to be transferred: 2.50
Click to view map of property location
Description of Property
Below is some general information about the property. It should not be considered a complete description of the property and should not be relied upon for making decisions. If only a portion of a property is proposed for transfer, the description pertains only to the portion being transferred.
Brief Description of Historical and Current Uses: vacant lot zoned R-12
The property to be transferred contains the following:
Buildings in use
Buildings not in use
Wooded land
Nonagricultural fields
Active agriculture
Paved areas
Piper Brook, wetlands and floodplains
Water Supply: Public water supply On-site well Unknown
Waste Disposal: Served by sewers On-site septic system Unknown
Click to view aerial view of property
The Locational Guide Map of the Connecticut Conservation and Development Policies Plan for Connecticut identifies the property as being in the following category(ies):
Regional Center
Neighborhood Conservation Area
Growth Area
Rural Community Center
Rural Area
Conservation Area
Preservation Area
Existing Preserved Open Space
The property is in the following municipal zone(s):
Not zoned
Residential
Industrial
Commercial
Institutional
Other: FEMA 100-yr Flood Boundary
Not known
Special features of the property, if known:
Value of property, if known:
If checked, value is not known.
Type of Sale or Transfer:
Sale or transfer of property in fee
Sale or transfer of partial interest in the property (such as an easement). Description of interest:
Proposed recipient, if known: Unknown
Proposed use by property recipient, if known: Unknown
The agency is proposing to transfer the property with the following restrictions on future uses:
If checked, the state is not currently proposing restrictions on future uses.
Reason the State of Connecticut is proposing to transfer this property: The State has deemed the property surplus, since the property is no longer needed for State use and no re-use proposals were received by other State agencies.
Comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on August 20, 2009.
Comments may include information that you have about significant natural resources or recreation resources on the property, as well as your recommendations for means to preserve such resources.
Written comments* should be sent to:
Name: |
Patrick O'Brien |
Agency: |
Office of Policy and Management |
Address: |
450 Capitol Avenue MS#52 ASP |
Hartford, CT 06106-1379 | |
E-Mail: |
*E-Mail submissions are preferred.
(Comments from state agencies must be on agency letterhead and signed by agency head. Scanned copies are preferred.)
Please send a copy of any written comments to:
Name: |
Shane P. Mallory, RPA |
Agency: |
Department of Public Works |
Address: |
|
Hartford, CT 06106 | |
E-Mail: |
shane.mallory@ct.gov |
To find out if this proposed transfer is the subject of further notices, check future editions of the Environmental Monitor. Sign up for e-alerts to receive a reminder e-mail on publication dates.
3. Notice of Proposed Land Transfer, Milford
Complete Address of Property: Riverside Drive, Milford, CT
Commonly used name of property or other identifying information: Surplus ID#032504
Number of acres to be transferred: 0.14
Click to view map of property location
Description of Property
Below is some general information about the property. It should not be considered a complete description of the property and should not be relied upon for making decisions. If only a portion of a property is proposed for transfer, the description pertains only to the portion being transferred.
Brief Description of Historical and Current Uses: vacant land zoned R-12
The property to be transferred contains the following:
Buildings in use
Buildings not in use
Wooded land
Nonagricultural fields
Active agriculture
Paved areas
Ponds, streams or other water
Water Supply: Public water supply On-site well Unknown
Waste Disposal: Served by sewers On-site septic system Unknown
Click to view aerial view of property
The Locational Guide Map of the Connecticut Conservation and Development Policies Plan for Connecticut identifies the property as being in the following category(ies):
Regional Center
Neighborhood Conservation Area
Growth Area
Rural Community Center
Rural Area
Conservation Area
Preservation Area
Existing Preserved Open Space
The property is in the following municipal zone(s):
Not zoned
Residential
Industrial
Commercial
Institutional
Other:
Not known
Value of property, if known:
If checked, value is not known.
Type of Sale or Transfer:
Sale or transfer of property in fee
Sale or transfer of partial interest in the property (such as an easement). Description of interest:
Proposed recipient, if known: Unknown
Proposed use by property recipient, if known: Unknown
The agency is proposing to transfer the property with the following restrictions on future uses:
If checked, the state is not currently proposing restrictions on future uses.
Reason the State of Connecticut is proposing to transfer this property: The State has deemed the property surplus, since the property is no longer needed for State use and no re-use proposals were received by other State agencies.
Comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on August 20, 2009.
Comments may include information that you have about significant natural resources or recreation resources on the property, as well as your recommendations for means to preserve such resources.
Written comments* should be sent to:
Name: |
Patrick O'Brien |
Agency: |
Office of Policy and Management |
Address: |
450 Capitol Avenue MS#52 ASP |
Hartford, CT 06106-1379 | |
E-Mail: |
*E-Mail submissions are preferred.
(Comments from state agencies must be on agency letterhead and signed by agency head. Scanned copies are preferred.)
Please send a copy of any written comments to:
Name: |
Shane P. Mallory, RPA |
Agency: |
Department of Public Works |
Address: |
|
Hartford, CT 06106 | |
E-Mail: |
shane.mallory@ct.gov |
To find out if this proposed transfer is the subject of further notices, check future editions of the Environmental Monitor. Sign up for e-alerts to receive a reminder e-mail on publication dates.
4. Notice of Proposed Land Transfer, Vernon
Complete Address of Property: 0 Regan Road, Vernon, CT
Commonly used name of property or other identifying information: Surplus #032507
Number of acres to be transferred: 1.75
Click to view map of property location
Description of Property
Below is some general information about the property. It should not be considered a complete description of the property and should not be relied upon for making decisions. If only a portion of a property is proposed for transfer, the description pertains only to the portion being transferred.
Brief Description of Historical and Current Uses: vacant lot
The property to be transferred contains the following:
Buildings in use
Buildings not in use
Wooded land
Nonagricultural fields
Active agriculture
Paved areas
Ponds, streams or other water
Water Supply: Public water supply On-site well Unknown
Waste Disposal: Served by sewers On-site septic system Unknown
Click to view aerial view of property
The Locational Guide Map of the Connecticut Conservation and Development Policies Plan for Connecticut identifies the property as being in the following category(ies):
Regional Center
Neighborhood Conservation Area
Growth Area
Rural Community Center
Rural Area
Conservation Area
Preservation Area
Existing Preserved Open Space
The property is in the following municipal zone(s):
Not zoned
Residential (PRD)
Industrial
Commercial
Institutional
Other:
Not known
Value of property, if known:
If checked, value is not known.
Type of Sale or Transfer:
Sale or transfer of property in fee
Sale or transfer of partial interest in the property (such as an easement). Description of interest:
Proposed recipient, if known: Unknown
Proposed use by property recipient, if known: Unknown
The agency is proposing to transfer the property with the following restrictions on future uses:
If checked, the state is not currently proposing restrictions on future uses.
Reason the State of Connecticut is proposing to transfer this property: The State has deemed the property surplus, since the property is no longer needed for State use and no re-use proposals were received by other State agencies.
Comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on August 20, 2009.
Comments may include information that you have about significant natural resources or recreation resources on the property, as well as your recommendations for means to preserve such resources.
Written comments* should be sent to:
Name: |
Patrick O'Brien |
Agency: |
Office of Policy and Management |
Address: |
450 Capitol Avenue MS#52 ASP |
Hartford, CT 06106-1379 | |
E-Mail: |
*E-Mail submissions are preferred.
(Comments from state agencies must be on agency letterhead and signed by agency head. Scanned copies are preferred.)
Please send a copy of any written comments to:
Name: |
Shane P. Mallory, RPA |
Agency: |
Department of Public Works |
Address: |
|
Hartford, CT 06106 | |
E-Mail: |
shane.mallory@ct.gov |
To find out if this proposed transfer is the subject of further notices, check future editions of the Environmental Monitor. Sign up for e-alerts to receive a reminder e-mail on publication dates.
5. Notice of Proposed Land Transfer, New Fairfield
Complete Address of Property: 16 Orehill Road, New Fairfield, CT
Commonly used name of property or other identifying information: Surplus ID#032508
Number of acres to be transferred: 0.35
Click to view map of property location
Description of Property
Below is some general information about the property. It should not be considered a complete description of the property and should not be relied upon for making decisions. If only a portion of a property is proposed for transfer, the description pertains only to the portion being transferred.
Brief Description of Historical and Current Uses: vacant land
The property to be transferred contains the following:
Buildings in use
Buildings not in use
Wooded land
Nonagricultural fields
Active agriculture
Paved areas
Ponds, streams or other water
Water Supply: Public water supply On-site well Unknown
Waste Disposal: Served by sewers On-site septic system Unknown
Click to view aerial view of property
The Locational Guide Map of the Connecticut Conservation and Development Policies Plan for Connecticut identifies the property as being in the following category(ies):
Regional Center
Neighborhood Conservation Area
Growth Area
Rural Community Center
Rural Area
Conservation Area
Preservation Area
Existing Preserved Open Space
The property is in the following municipal zone(s):
Not zoned
Residential
Industrial
Commercial
Institutional
Other:
Not known
Value of property, if known:
If checked, value is not known.
Type of Sale or Transfer:
Sale or transfer of property in fee
Sale or transfer of partial interest in the property (such as an easement). Description of interest:
Proposed recipient, if known: Unknown
Proposed use by property recipient, if known: Unknown
The agency is proposing to transfer the property with the following restrictions on future uses:
If checked, the state is not currently proposing restrictions on future uses.
Reason the State of Connecticut is proposing to transfer this property: The State has deemed the property surplus, since the property is no longer needed for State use and no re-use proposals were received by other State agencies.
Comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on August 20, 2009.
Comments may include information that you have about significant natural resources or recreation resources on the property, as well as your recommendations for means to preserve such resources.
Written comments* should be sent to:
Name: |
Patrick O'Brien |
Agency: |
Office of Policy and Management |
Address: |
450 Capitol Avenue MS#52 ASP |
Hartford, CT 06106-1379 | |
E-Mail: |
*E-Mail submissions are preferred.
(Comments from state agencies must be on agency letterhead and signed by agency head. Scanned copies are preferred.)
Please send a copy of any written comments to:
Name: |
Shane P. Mallory, RPA |
Agency: |
Department of Public Works |
Address: |
|
Hartford, CT 06106 | |
E-Mail: |
shane.mallory@ct.gov |
To find out if this proposed transfer is the subject of further notices, check future editions of the Environmental Monitor. Sign up for e-alerts to receive a reminder e-mail on publication dates.
6. Notice of Proposed Land Transfer, Woodbridge
Complete Address of Property: 7 Forest Road, Woodbridge, CT
Commonly used name of property or other identifying information: Surplus ID#032503
Number of acres to be transferred: 0.12
Click to view map of property location
Description of Property
Below is some general information about the property. It should not be considered a complete description of the property and should not be relied upon for making decisions. If only a portion of a property is proposed for transfer, the description pertains only to the portion being transferred.
Brief Description of Historical and Current Uses: vacant land
The property to be transferred contains the following:
Buildings in use
Buildings not in use
Wooded land
Nonagricultural fields
Active agriculture
Paved areas
Ponds, streams or other water
Water Supply: Public water supply On-site well Unknown
Waste Disposal: Served by sewers On-site septic system Unknown
Click to view aerial view of property
The Locational Guide Map of the Connecticut Conservation and Development Policies Plan for Connecticut identifies the property as being in the following category(ies):
Regional Center
Neighborhood Conservation Area
Growth Area
Rural Community Center
Rural Area
Conservation Area
Preservation Area
Existing Preserved Open Space
The property is in the following municipal zone(s):
Not zoned
Residential
Industrial
Commercial
Institutional
Other:
Not known
Value of property, if known:
If checked, value is not known.
Type of Sale or Transfer:
Sale or transfer of property in fee
Sale or transfer of partial interest in the property (such as an easement). Description of interest:
Proposed recipient, if known: Unknown
Proposed use by property recipient, if known: Unknown
The agency is proposing to transfer the property with the following restrictions on future uses:
If checked, the state is not currently proposing restrictions on future uses.
Reason the State of Connecticut is proposing to transfer this property: The State has deemed the property surplus, since the property is no longer needed for State use and no re-use proposals were received by other State agencies.
Comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on August 20, 2009.
Comments may include information that you have about significant natural resources or recreation resources on the property, as well as your recommendations for means to preserve such resources.
Written comments* should be sent to:
Name: |
Patrick O'Brien |
Agency: |
Office of Policy and Management |
Address: |
450 Capitol Avenue MS#52 ASP |
Hartford, CT 06106-1379 | |
E-Mail: |
*E-Mail submissions are preferred.
(Comments from state agencies must be on agency letterhead and signed by agency head. Scanned copies are preferred.)
Please send a copy of any written comments to:
Name: |
Shane P. Mallory, RPA |
Agency: |
Department of Public Works |
Address: |
|
Hartford, CT 06106 | |
E-Mail: |
shane.mallory@ct.gov |
To find out if this proposed transfer is the subject of further notices, check future editions of the Environmental Monitor. Sign up for e-alerts to receive a reminder e-mail on publication dates.
7. Notice of Proposed Drainage Easement on State Land, Farmington
Complete Address of Property: Middle Road, Farmington
Number of acres to be transferred: 0.01 acres combined
Click to view map of property location Note: The approximate location of three separate easement areas are shown as red squares on the map. The blue hatched area is State owned, Department of Environmental Protection controlled property known as South Branch Park River Flood Control Site 3.
Description of Property
Below is some general information about the property. It should not be considered a complete description of the property and should not be relied upon for making decisions. If only a portion of a property is proposed for transfer, the description pertains only to the portion being transferred.
Brief Description of Historical and Current Uses: This State property's historic and current use is for water containment and dispersal in the event of severe riparian flooding or a breach in the reservoir dam upstream from this site. It is not a developed recreation area.
The property to be transferred contains the following:
Buildings in use
Buildings not in use
Wooded land
Nonagricultural fields
Active agriculture
Paved areas
Ponds, streams or other water
Water Supply: Public water supply On-site well Unknown
Waste Disposal: Served by sewers On-site septic system Unknown
Click to view aerial view of property Note: This map shows the DEP property and the easement areas in relation to a large surrounding area.
The Locational Guide Map of the Connecticut Conservation and Development Policies Plan for Connecticut identifies the property as being in the following category(ies):
Regional Center
Neighborhood Conservation Area
Growth Area
Rural Community Center
Rural Area
Conservation Area
Preservation Area
Existing Preserved Open Space
The property is in the following municipal zone(s):
Not zoned
Residential
Industrial
Commercial
Institutional
Other:
Not known
Value of property, if known:
If checked, value is not known.
Type of Sale or Transfer:
Sale or transfer of property in fee
Sale or transfer of partial interest in the property (such as an easement). Description of interest: This project involves granting an easement to the Town of Farmington for water drainage from Middle Road to three separate areas on State owned, DEP controlled property. Easement areas are as follows: 52 square feet, 240 square feet, and 250 square feet. The town will construct and maintain each drainage area.
Proposed recipient, if known: Town of Farmington
Proposed use by easement recipient, if known: stormwater drainage
The agency is proposing to transfer the property with the following restrictions on future uses: No changes to the water volume or drainage area or without written consent.
Reason the State of Connecticut is proposing to transfer this property: To formalize the right to drain water from road.
Comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on September 5th, 2009.
Comments may include information that you have about significant natural resources or recreation resources on the property, as well as your recommendations for means to preserve such resources.
Written comments* should be sent to:
Name: |
Patrick O’Brien |
Agency: |
Office of Policy and Management |
Address: |
450 Capitol Avenue MS#52 ASP |
Hartford, CT 06106-1379 | |
E-Mail: |
Patrick.Obrien@ct.gov |
*E-Mail submissions are preferred.
(Comments from state agencies must be on agency letterhead and signed by agency head. Scanned copies are preferred.)
Additional information, if any: Hydraulic calculations were examined and found to be acceptable. The town will treat the runoff prior to it entering onto State property and will abide by the DEP Stormwater Quality Manual.
To find out if this proposed transfer is the subject of further notices, check future editions of the Environmental Monitor. Sign up for e-alerts to receive a reminder e-mail on publication dates.
STEP II
Public comments regarding proposed transfers that were posted previously (Step I) in the Environmental Monitor, and OPM's responses to those comments
This step is contingent upon the receipt of public comments in Step I. It is not required if no comments were received. Unless the Commissioner of Environmental Protection elects to study the property more thoroughly and publish a report with draft recommendations (see Step III), the transfer may proceed 15 days after publication.
There following Step II Notices are in this edition.
1. Comments and OPM's Responses for Proposed Land Transfer in Bristol
Complete address of property: 61 Center Street
Commonly used name of property or other identifying information: Bristol Armory
Click here to view the previous edition of the Environmental Monitor in which the notice of intent to transfer this property (Step I) first appeared.
Comments Received and OPM Responses:
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2. Comments and OPM's Responses for Proposed Land Transfer in Willimantic
Complete address of property: 833 Main Street
Commonly used name of property or other identifying information: The Nathan Hale Hotel
Click here to view the previous edition of the Environmental Monitor in which the notice of intent to transfer this property (Step I) first appeared.
Comments received and OPM responses:
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Draft recommendations of the Commissioner of Environmental Protection regarding preservation of properties proposed for transfer
This step is required only if the Commissioner of Environmental Protection recommends preservation of all or part of a property, which may include restrictions on the transfer. This step includes a 30-day public comment period. Any comments received will be published in a future edition of the Environmental Monitor under Step IV, along with the Commissioner's responses and final recommendation.
Final recommendations of the Commissioner of Environmental Protection regarding disposition of properties proposed for transfer, along with comments and responses from Step III.
This step is contingent on Step III having occurred. After this publication, the Secretary of OPM will make the final determination regarding the property (Step V).
There are no Step IV Notices in this edition.
Final determinations by the Secretary of OPM regarding the ultimate disposition of properties
This step is contingent on Steps III and IV having occurred. Fifteen days after publication of this Step V notice, a proposed transfer may proceed pursuant to the OPM Secretary’s final determination.
There are no Step V Notices in this edition.

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