Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

2. Notice of Scoping for University of Connecticut Northwest Science Quad Improvements

Municipality where proposed project might be located: Mansfield

Address of Possible Project Location: X Lot, Lot L, and Lot 9 and surrounding area south of King Hill Road on the University of Connecticut Storrs Campus, Mansfield, Connecticut

Project Description:

The University of Connecticut (UConn) is proposing to begin construction of the Northwest Science Quad on an approximately 22-acre site located at the northwest edge of campus which includes the existing Lot 9, X-Lot, and L-Lot. The Northwest Science Quad is identified as part of the North Eagleville Science District in the University’s Campus Master Plan and is part of the capital project initiatives in support of Next Generation Connecticut to significantly expand educational opportunities, research, and innovation in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines at UConn. The proposed project consists of the following:

  • Science 1 building (~250,000 sf STEM Research Center)
  • Supplemental Utility Plant (SUP) including substation
  • Surface parking
  • Improvements to King Hill Road
  • Possible realignment to Hillside Road and Alumni Drive
  • Northern Woodland Corridor walkway
  • Stormwater and utilities to serve the Northwest Science Quad
  • Utility tunnel from the current Central Utility Plan (CUP) to the proposed SUP.

Science 1 building project will incorporate best practices of sustainability with a minimum goal of LEED Gold certified, with an aspirational goal of certified for the U.S. Green Building Council Sustainable SITES program.

Project Maps: Click here to view a map of the project area.  Click here to view a conceptual map  of the Northwest Science Quad improvements.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:  Friday, December 22, 2017

There will be a Public Scoping Meeting for this project at:

DATE: Thursday, December 7, 2017

TIME: 7:00 pm. (Doors will be open at 6:30 pm.)

PLACE: Konover Auditorium at the Dodd Center, 405 Babbidge Road, Unit 1205
Storrs, CT 06269-1205. The closest public parking is in the South Garage, 2366 Jim Calhoun Way, Storrs, CT 06269. Adjacent to the UConn Bookstore.

NOTES:

To watch live go to this link for live-stream.  Or go to http://ait.uconn.edu/live-streaming/; find the date and time for the event on the calendar; and choose the link based on the description on the calendar information.

Written comments should be sent to:

           Name:           Paul Ferri, Environmental Compliance Professional

           Agency:         University of Connecticut, Office of Environmental Policy

           Address:        31 LeDoyt Road, Unit 3055, Storrs, CT 06269-3055

           Fax:               (860) 486-5477

           E-Mail:          paul.ferri@uconn.edu

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

           Name:            Paul Ferri, Environmental Compliance Professional

           Agency:         University of Connecticut, Office of Environmental Policy