1. Notice of Scoping for Mansfield Apartments Redevelopment
at the University of Connecticut
Project Title: Mansfield Apartments Redevelopment
Address of Possible Location: 1 South Eagleville Road
Municipality Where Proposed Action Might be Located: Mansfield
Project Description:
The University of Connecticut (UConn) is planning a design-build project to redevelop the Mansfield Apartments complex at 1 South Eagleville Road. The property is roughly bounded by South Eagleville Road (SR-275) to the north, Storrs Road (SR-195) to the east, and Town open space known as the Albert E. Moss Sanctuary to the south and west. The existing 240-bed apartment complex includes townhouse style apartments originally constructed during the 1940’s and 1950’s. The facilities have reached the end of their useful life and the 16-acre property is proposed for redevelopment with two to four apartment buildings, site improvements and parking.
Known as the “Mansfield Apartments Redevelopment Project,” the Proposed Action to be assessed under the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) process consists of the following elements:
- Redevelopment of existing apartment-style student housing comprised of approximately 300,000 gross square feet with up to 900 beds
- Site improvements and surface parking of up to 450 spaces
- Potential utility and infrastructure improvements
The Proposed Action is located in the Bundy Brook local watershed within the Fenton River sub-regional watershed. The Proposed Action was identified in the University’s Campus Master Plan 2015-2035. UConn will incorporate comments from a public scoping meeting and evaluate the Proposed Action with taking no action or other feasible alternatives. Direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts associated with the Proposed Action will also be assessed.
Project Maps and Photos:
Click the following link for a general location of the project area: https://updc.uconn.edu/?p=2674
Written Comments:
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on March 24, 2022.
Public Scoping Meeting:
There will be a Public Scoping Meeting for this proposed action.
Date: Thursday, March 10, 2022
Time: 6:30 PM (EST)
Place: Virtual
Notes: Participants MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE through the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hK5sGUXKRhCdJvzQ8No9uQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting (including an option to join by phone).
Additional information regarding the meeting, as well as a link to a recording of the meeting, will be posted at: https://updc.uconn.edu/mansfield-apts
Written Comments and/or Requests for Public Scoping Meeting Materials Should Be Sent by Fax or E-mail to:
Name: John Robitaille, AIA, CSI
Agency: University of Connecticut, University Planning, Design and Construction
Address: 31 LeDoyt Rd, Unit 3038, Storrs, Connecticut 06269-3038
Fax: (860) 486-3117
E-mail: john.robitaille@uconn.edu
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: Public Records Administration
Agency: c/o University Communications
Address: 34 North Eagleville Road, U-3144
E-Mail: https://publicrecords.uconn.edu/make-a-request/
Phone: (860) 486-5337
What Happens Next: UConn will determine whether or not to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (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.