Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

1. Post-Scoping Notice for the South Campus Residence Hall at the University of Connecticut

Address of Possible Project Location: Gilbert Road

Municipality where it would be located: Mansfield

Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) Determination: On November 16, 2021, the University published a Notice of Scoping in the Environmental Monitor to solicit comments for the project and announced a public meeting. The meeting was held on December 8, 2021, and the scoping period concluded on December 16, 2021. During this time, in addition to receiving comments from the public, the University received comments from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP), Preservation Connecticut (PCT), and the State Historic Preservation Office within the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (SHPO). On May 17, 2022, the University published a Notice of Time Extension in the Environmental Monitor for a Post-Scoping Notice to be finalized on or before November 8, 2022.

After consideration of the comments received, the University has determined: the project does not warrant preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) under the CEPA. The agency’s conclusion is documented in a Memorandum of Findings and Determination and Environmental Review Checklist.

 

Agency contact:

Name: James Libby, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB
Agency: University of Connecticut, University Planning Design and Construction
Address: 3 Discovery Drive, Unit 6038, Storrs, CT 06269-6038
Phone: (860) 486-8879
E-Mail (Preferred): james.libby@uconn.edu

Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted by form to the University at https://publicrecords.uconn.edu/make-a-request or by sending written correspondence to:

Name: University Communications
Agency: c/o Public Records Administration
Address: 34 North Eagleville Road, U-3144, Storrs, CT 06269
E-Mail: publicrecords@uconn.edu

What Happens Next: The University and its design-builder are finalizing design and planning to proceed with construction of the project. This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.