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Scoping Notices
1. Notice of Scoping for New 600 Car Parking Garage at the Midtown Campus Of Western CT State University
Municipality where proposed project might be located: Danbury
Address of Possible Project Location: On the Midtown Campus of WCSU at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Osborne Street
Project Description: The purpose of the proposed action is to develop a new 600 car parking garage on the site of an existing surface lot that accomodates 180 vehicles on the campus of Western Connecticut State University in downtown Danbury.
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: May 8, 2003
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: | Alexandria Roe |
| Agency: | Connecticut State University System |
| Address: | 39 Woodland Street |
| Hartford, CT 06105 | |
| Fax: | 860-493-0006 |
| E-Mail: |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact: same as above
The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in September 2003.
2. Notice of Scoping for Putnam Bridge Boat Ramp
Municipality where proposed project would be located: Wethersfield
Address of Project Location: Great Meadow Road, Wethersfield
Project Description: The Department of Transportation (DOT), in cooperation with the Department of Environmental Protection, proposes to construct a new 6-lane boat launch with 148 parking spaces along the Connecticut River under the Putnam Bridge (Route 3) in Wethersfield. This project is in response to requests from individuals and elected officials for increased boating access to the Connecticut River in the Hartford area. It will also fulfill a condition of a permit granted to DOT for construction of the Baldwin Bridge across the Connecticut River between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme.
Project Map(s): Click here to view a map of the project location. Click here to view a project site plan.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: May 9, 2003
There will be a Public Scoping Meeting for this project at:
DATE: April 15, 2003
TIME: 7 pm to 9 pm
PLACE: Town Library Meeting Room, 505 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield
Additional information about the project can be viewed in person at: the Department of Environmental Protection, State Parks Division, 6th Floor, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, 06106
Written comments should be sent to:
| Name: | Tammy Viele, Environmental Analyst 3 |
| Agency: | Department of Environmental Protection |
| State Parks Division | |
| Address: | 79 Elm Street |
| Hartford, CT 06106 | |
| Fax: | (860) 424-4070 |
| E-Mail: | tammy.viele@po.state.ct.us |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
| Name: | Tammy Viele, Environmental Analyst 3 |
| Agency: | Department of Environmental Protection |
| State Parks Division | |
| Address: | 79 Elm Street |
| Hartford, CT 06106 | |
| Phone: | (860) 424-3199 |
| E-Mail: | tammy.viele@po.state.ct.us |
The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in July of 2003.
3. Notice of Scoping for Proposed Downtown Torrington Redevelopment
Municipality where proposed project is located: Torrington
Project Location: City of Torrington, downtown area, centered on Main Street between South Main Street and Church Street and the vicinities of Water Street, East Main Street, Franklin Street and Litchfield Street.
Project Description: DECD is undertaking an environmental impact evaluation, in
accord with CEPA, for the City of Torrington's downtown redevelopment project. The goals of the plan are to achieve economic growth through the encouragement of private investment, while preserving the character and heritage of Torrington's downtown. The Conceptual Master Plan for the Downtown Area includes considerations for strengthing and improving the critical elements of mixed-use retail and housing, pedestrian circulation, river amenities, streetscape, aesthetics, traffic circulation and parking.
Project Map(s): Click here to view a map of the project area.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until: April 21, 2003 at 4:00 PM
Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting (within 10 days of this notice) by sending such a request to the address below 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.
Additional information about the project can be viewed in person at the Torrington City Hall or online at: www.torringtonct.org
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
| Name: | Marie E. McGuinness |
| Agency: | Department of Economic & Community Development |
| Address: | Infrastructure & Real Estate Divsion |
| 505 Hudson Street | |
| Hartford, CT 06106-7106 | |
| Fax: | 860/270-8157 |
| E-Mail: | marie.mcguinness@po.state.ct.us |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact :
| Name: | Marie E. McGuinness |
| Agency: | Department of Economic & Community Development |
| Address: | Infrastructure & Real Estate Divsion |
| 505 Hudson Street | |
| Hartford, CT 06106-7106 | |
| Phone: | 860/270-8148 |
| Fax: | 860/270-8157 |
| E-Mail: | marie.mcguinness@po.state.ct.us |
The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in the fall 2003.
Municipalities where proposed project might be located: Stamford, Darien, Norwalk, and Westport.
Address of Possible Project Location: John Davis Lodge Turnpike (Interstate 95)
Project Description:
As a congestion mitigation measure, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) proposes to use the outside shoulders (breakdown lanes) as travel lanes during peak traffic hours on Interstate 95 between Interchange 8 in Stamford and Interchange 18 in Westport. The project would be constructed within existing ConnDOT right of way limits.
The project would allow automobiles to use the outside shoulder as a travel lane south bound during the peak hours of travel in the morning and north bound during the afternoon hours. Trucks and other commercial vehicles would be prohibited from using the shoulders as travel lanes at any time.
The project would include the use of ramp metering technology to moderate traffic flow onto the highway from entrance ramps during hours of operation. This system would utilize traffic sensors and signals to regulate flow onto the main line.
Written comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on: Tuesday, May 20, 2003.
Public Scoping Meetings:
Town Hall Auditorium
2 Renshaw Road
Darien, Connecticut
Tuesday, April 29, 2003 (New Date)
Town Hall
100 Myrtle Avenue
Westport, Connecticut
Tuesday, May 6, 2003 (New Date)
Third Floor Council Chambers (New Location)
City Hall
12700 Norwalk Boulevard
Norwalk, Connecticut
In all cases, staff will be available to discuss the project starting at 6:30 PM and the formal meeting will commence at 7:00 PM.
Please contact Mr. Foran at (860) 594-2925 with any questions you may have with regard to these meetings.
Written comments about the project should be sent to:
| Name: | Edgar T. Hurle |
|
Director of Environmental Planning | |
|
Bureau of Policy and Planning | |
| Agency: |
Connecticut Department of Transportation |
| Address: |
PO Box 317546 |
| Newington, CT 06131-7546 | |
| Phone: | (860) 594-2920 |
| E-Mail: | Edgar.T.Hurle@po.state.ct.us |
EIE Notices
1. EIE Notice for Consolidation of Three Rivers Community College
Municipality where project is proposed: Norwich
Address of Possible Project Location: 7 Mahan Drive
Project Description: The Board of Trustees of Community-Technical Colleges (BOTCTC) proposes to consolidate the two existing campuses of the Three Rivers Community College (TRCC), the Mohegan Campus and Thames Valley Campus, at the existing Mohegan Campus site at 7 Mahan Drive in Norwich. The consolidation would provide 292,000 gross square feet of floor space that would adequately support approximately 2000 Full Time Equivalent students.
Project Map: Click here to view a map of the project area.
Comments on this Draft EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: May 15, 2003
The public can view a copy of this Draft EIE at:
Norwich City Clerk's Office (ph: 860-823-3732), Room 215, Planning Department (ph: 860-823-3766), City Hall, 100 Broadway, Norwich, CT
Mohegan Campus Library, TRCC, Mohegan Campus, 7 Mahan Drive, Norwich, CT (ph: 860-383-5202)
BOTCTC, 61 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT (ph: 860-725-6642)
State of Connecticut Department of Public Works, 165 Capitol Avenue, Room 437, Hartford, CT (ph: 860-713-5610)
There is a public hearing scheduled for this Draft EIE on:
DATE: Tuesday, May 6, 2003
TIME: 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
PLACE: Mohegan Campus auditorium, 7 Mahan Drive, Norwich, Connecticut
NOTES: Click here for directions.
An electronic copy of the Draft EIE is available for viewing online at the Three Rivers Community College's Collocation Website: http://www.trcc.commnet.edu/collocation/index.htm
Send your comments about this Draft EIE to:
| Name: | Ahmed Beermann-Ahmed, AIA |
| Agency: | Board of Trustees of Community-Technical Colleges |
| Address: | 61 Woodland Street |
| Hartford, Connecticut 06105 | |
| Phone: | (860) 725-6642 |
| Fax: | (860) 566-6624 |
| E-Mail: | aahmed@commnet.edu |
If you have questions about the public hearing, or where you can review this Draft EIE, or similar matters, please contact:
| Name: | Dennis Tovey, Project Manager |
| Agency: | Connecticut Department of Public Works |
| Address: | 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 |
| Phone: | (860) 713-5610 |
| Fax: | (860) 713-7261 |
| E-Mail: | dennis.tovey@po.state.ct.us |
Other information: Click here for the Three Rivers Community College Website.
2. EIE Notice for Stone's Ranch Master Plan
Municipalities where proposed project might be located: East Lyme, Lyme, Old Lyme
Address of Possible Project Location: Route 1, East Lyme
Project Description: In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act and the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act, an Environmental Impact Evaluation has been issued by the Connecticut Army National Guard, which evaluates the environmental effects of Master Plan Activities at Stone's Ranch Military Reservation in East Lyme, CT. The Environmental Assessment is performed to assess the potential for environmental impacts in conjunction with planned actions, including: construction of new Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) facility, new latrines and showers, and a new firehouse, and reconstruction of main and secondary gates.
Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: May 2, 2003
The public can view a copy of this EIE at: East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic, CT 06357 OR East Lyme Town Clerks Office, 108 Pennsylvania Avenue, Niantic, CT 06537
Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Hearing on this EIE by sending such a request to the address below by March 28. If a hearing is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the sponsoring agency shall schedule a Public Hearing.
Send your comments about this EIE or your request for a public hearing to:
| Name: | Major John Whitford |
| Title: |
State Public Affairs Officer |
| Agency: | Connecticut Army National Guard |
| Address: | 360 Broad Street |
| Hartford, CT 06105-3795 |
If you have questions about the public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact:
| Name: | same as above |
| Agency: | |
| Address: | |
| E-Mail: | |
| Phone: | 860-524-4857 |
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