1. Notice of EIE for Seaside State Park Master Plan
Project Title: Seaside State Park Master Plan
Municipality where project is proposed: Waterford
Address of Project Location: 36 Shore Road
Project Description: The Proposed Action is the implementation of a development concept from the Seaside State Park Master Plan. The Master Plan depicts four potential concepts for the 32-acre site located at 36 Shore Road in Waterford. A summary of the four alternatives follows:
- Destination Park- This concept emphasizes passive and active recreation along with a lodging experience. Existing historic buildings would be restored for lodging and auxiliary uses and the ground and waterfront would be modified and enhanced to support passive and active recreational uses.
- Ecological Park- This concept emphasizes maintenance and enhancement of ecological features of the site, both in the terrestrial and waterfront environments. Under this concepts, the historic buildings would be demolished.
- Passive Recreation Park- This concept most closely resembles the Park in its current condition/ use with minimal improvements to the grounds. Under this concept, the historic buildings would be demolished.
- Hybrid Park- This concept is an amalgam of the other alternatives. The historic buildings would be converted to lodging, the grounds would be enhanced, and the ecological habitats would be created or enhanced along the waterfront.
Project Documents:
Seaside State Park Location Map
Appendix A: Public Scoping Notice, Presentation and Comments
Appendix B: Economic Impact Analysis
Appendix D: Coastal Process Study
Appendix E: Phase 1A and Phase 1B Archeological Surveys
Appendix H: Disclosure Statement
Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: August 25, 2017
Beginning on June 20, 2017, the public can view a copy of this EIE at:
Waterford Town Hall, Town Clerk's Office, 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford CT 06385
Town of Waterford Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford CT 06385
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (by appointment only), 79 Elm Street, 6th floor Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, Hartford CT 06106
Additional information about this project, including the Master Plan, can be viewed online at www.ct.gov/deep/seaside.
There is a public hearing scheduled for this EIE on:
DATE: Monday, July 31, 2017
TIME: 7:00 PM, doors will open at 6:30 PM
PLACE: Waterford Town Hall Auditorium, 15 Rope Ferry Road
NOTES: The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to complying with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact us at (860) 418-5910 or deep.accomodations@ct.gov if you: have a disability and need a communication aid or service; have limited proficiency in English and may need information in another language; or if you wish to file an ADA or Title VI discrimination complaint. Any person needing a hearing accommodation may call the State of Connecticut relay number- 711. Requests for accommodations must be made at least two weeks prior to any hearing, program, or event.
Additional information about this project can be found online at: www.ct.gov/deep/seaside
Send your comments about this EIE to:
| Name: | Michael Lambert, Bureau Chief, Outdoor Recreation |
| Agency: | CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Address: | 79 Elm Street, Hartford CT 06106 |
| E-Mail: | DEEP.seasideEIE@ct.gov |
If you have questions about the public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact:
| Name: | Michael Lambert, Bureau Chief, Outdoor Recreation |
| Agency: | CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Address: | 79 Elm Street, Hartford CT 06106 |
| E-Mail: | DEEP.seasideEIE@ct.gov |
| Phone: | 860-424-3030 |