Environmental Monitor

August 16, 2016

  1.   Preston River Walk Remediation, Preston
  2.   Evaluation for Maintenance Building at East Haven Rifle Range, East Haven
  3.   Additional Landings at East Haven Rifle Range, East Haven
  4.   New Commuter Railroad Station - Barnum Avenue, Bridgeport
  5.   Seaside State Park Master Plan, Waterford
  6.   NEW! Proposed Commuter Railroad Station, Orange
  7.   NEW! Franklin Sewer Extension, Franklin
  1.   NEW! Relocation of I-91 Northbound (NB) Interchange and Widening of I-91 NB and Rt. 15 NB to I-84 EB
  1.   Southbury Affordable-Elderly Housing Development, Southbury

State Land Transfers

  1.   NEW! #18 Thames St., Groton 
  2.   NEW! Hartford Turnpike, Vernon

           The next edition of the Environmental Monitor will be published on September 6, 2016.

 
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Notices in the Environmental Monitor are written by the sponsoring agencies and are published unedited. Questions about the content of any notice should be directed to the sponsoring agency.
 

 
Scoping Notices

"Scoping" is for projects in the earliest stages of planning.  At the scoping stage, detailed information on a project's design, alternatives, and environmental impacts does not yet exist.  Sponsoring agencies are asking for comments from other agencies and from the public as to the scope of alternatives and environmental impacts that should be considered for further study.  Send your comments to the contact person listed for the project by the date indicated.

The following Scoping Notices have been submitted for review and comment.

1. Notice of Scoping for Preston Riverwalk  Remediation

Municipality where proposed project might be located: Preston

Address of Possible Project Location: 14 Route 12, Preston, CT 06365

Project Description: The Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) will utilize up to $10 million of funds allocated under Public Act No. 15-193 to perform abatement, demolition and remediation activities at the approximately 393-acre former Norwich State Hospital located in the Town of Preston.  The site, which was formerly owned and operated by the State, has been included on the DECD Priority List of state-owned and formerly state-owned brownfields under Section 3 of (P.A. 15-193.)

The site has been dormant since the hospital closed its doors in 1996 and the Town of Preston took title to the property from the state in 2009. In May 2016, the Town of Preston and the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (MTGA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with regard to the sale and redevelopment of the property.

The proposed State funding will not be used for the redevelopment of the site, which will be privately financed. The $10 million will be used for the abatement of hazardous building materials, demolition activities, remediation, and related professional services.

Project Map:  Click here to view a Location Map of the project area.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: Friday, August 19, 2016. 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.  Such requests must be made by Friday, July 29, 2016.

Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to

Name: Maya Loewenberg
Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development
Address:   505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Fax: 860-760-5740
E-Mail: maya.loewenberg@ct.gov

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

Name: Maya Loewenberg
Agency: Department of Economic and Community Development
Address:   505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: 860-270-8155
Fax: 860-760-5740
E-Mail: maya.loewenberg@ct.gov

2. Notice of Scoping for Evaluation for Maintenance Building Location at East Haven Rifle Range

Municipality: East Haven, CT

Project Description: Executive Order 13690 Evaluation  for East Haven Rifle Range Maintenance Building, Federal Executive Order 13690 – Establishing a Federal Flood Risk Management for Further Soliciting and Considering Stakeholder Input, The Connecticut Military Department is soliciting public and stakeholder input for the construction of a new Range Maintenance Building at the existing East Haven Rifle Range Facility owned and operated by the Connecticut Military Department.

Project Maps:  Click to view a map of the project area.

Click to view the FEMA flood map.

Click to view the master plan.

Click to view the layout plan.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: Friday, 19 August 2016.

Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the address below by Friday, 29 July 2016.  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 this project can be viewed in person at  360 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06105

Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:

Name: Rob Dollak

Agency: Connecticut Military Department          

Address: 360 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06105                      

E-Mail: robert.f.dollak.nfg@mail.mil

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

Name: Rob Dollak            

Agency: Connecticut Military Department           

Address: 360 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06105                         

E-Mail: robert.f.dollak.nfg@mail.mil           

Phone: 860-524-4945

The agency released an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project in September, 2007.


3. Notice of Scoping for Additional Landings of Helicopters at East Haven Rifle Range

Municipality: East Haven, CT

Project Description: Project is for an increase of the current number of helicopter landings from approximately 4-5 annually to once per month.

Click to see the environmental checklist.

Project Maps:  Click to view a map of the project area.

Click to see the landing zone.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:Friday, 19 August 2016.

Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the address below by Friday, 29 July 2016.  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 this project can be viewed in person at 360 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06105

Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:

Name: Rob Dollak

Agency: Connecticut Military Department

Address: 360 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06105

E-Mail: robert.f.dollak.nfg@mail.mil

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

Name: Rob Dollak

Agency: Connecticut Military Department

Address: 360 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06105

E-Mail: robert.f.dollak.nfg@mail.mil

Phone: 860-524-4945


4. Notice of Scoping for New Commuter Railroad Station - Barnum Avenue

Municipality where proposed project might be located: Bridgeport

Address of Possible Project Location: Barnum Avenue between Seaview Avenue and Pembroke Street

Project Description: The proposed project consists of constructing a new commuter rail station on the New Haven Line of Metro North Railroad.  The proposed project will include two center-island platforms to provide the flexibility to serve both local and express trains, reconstructing track to accommodate these platforms, cross-track passenger access, widening of the retained railroad embankment, catenary structure relocation, a surface parking lot, and associated landscaping.  The proposed project site is currently vacant, and was previously occupied by structures associated with the Remington Arms Facility.   The proposed station would require expanding the railroad right-of-way (ROW) to accommodate the passenger platforms and would require permanently closing or relocating Crescent Avenue between Hallett Street and Waterview Avenue, and potentially to Seaview Avenue.  The vacant site north of the ROW would serve as the surface parking lot.   It is also possible that some type of small facility may be constructed to serve multiple purposes including a waiting area for passengers.  It is proposed that vehicles would access the station from Barnum avenue; pedestrian and cyclists access routes to the station will consider ease of access, surrounding land use, and future development in the vicinity. 

Currently, East Bridgeport suffers from a lack of convenient rail service, needed to sustain existing businesses and meet the areas future transportation demands.  Due in large part to planning and financing efforts of the City of Bridgeport, significant development projects are underway or planned in East Bridgeport.  The proposed station will support this growth.  

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) is currently in coordination with the CT State Historic Preservation Office, which has determined that proposed project site contains above ground historic resources.  The New Haven Line track and associated infrastructure is considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.  The Department anticipates that the demolition of the retaining walls and associated track infrastructure will constitute an adverse effect.  Mitigation measures will be developed as the proposed project progresses. 

Project Maps:  Click here to view maps of the project area.

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:  Friday September 2, 2016

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.  Such requests must be made by Friday August 12, 2016.

Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to

Name: Mr. Mark W. Alexander, Transportation Assistant Planning Director
Agency:
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Bureau of Policy and Planning
Address:  
2800 Berlin Turnpike
Newington, CT 06131
Fax: 860-594-3028
E-Mail:

If you have questions about the scoping for this project, contact:

Name: Mr. Keith A. Hall, Project Manager
Agency:
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Address:  
2800 Berlin Turnpike
Newington, CT 06131
Phone: 860-594-3301
E-Mail: Keith.A.Hall@ct.gov

The Connecticut Department of Transportation's (CTDOT) Environmental Classification Document requires the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) for projects involving the construction of a new rail facility.  CTDOT expects to release an EIE for this project for public review and comment in 2017.


5. Notice of Scoping for Seaside State Park Master Plan

Municipality where proposed project might be located: Waterford

Address of Possible Project Location: 36 Shore Road 

Project Description:  The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Bureau of Outdoor Recreation is proposing to implement the Seaside State Park Master Plan (July 2016), which is to further the transformation of the former Seaside Regional Center site into a 32-acre State park.  The Master Plan has five main goals, which are: 1) promote and improve recreation and public access to Long Island Sound; 2) Restore, preserve, and reuse historic assets where feasible; 3) preserve and improve the site’s ecology and habitat; 4) create an implementation and operating plan that is financially feasible; and 5) engage the public in helping shape the future of Seaside State Park.

The Master Plan explored and identified three potential State park concepts.  The three concepts and their main elements are:

  1. Destination Park: a) active beach park with serpentine boardwalk and living shoreline; b) park lodge featuring renovation of historic buildings, sun decks and restaurant, adjacent private cottage rentals; and c) living shoreline restoration of oyster reef and coastal woodland habitat.
  2. Ecological Park: a) nature trail linking wildlife viewing areas; b) landscape art installations with a heliotropic theme; c) living shoreline restoration of oyster reef and coastal woodland habitat; and d) historic buildings demolished.
  3. Passive Recreation Park: a) low maintenance open lawns and tree groves; b) unprogrammed park grounds and beaches; c) restoration of seawall; and d) historic buildings demolished.
 
The Master Plan has identified a modified version of the Destination Park concept as a preferred option; however and at this point in time, the Environmental Impact Evaluation would evaluate all three concepts, along with the no-action alternative.

To view the Master Plan click on this link: Master Plan

Project Map(s):  Click on the following links to view:

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:  Thursday, September 1, 2016.

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

DATEWednesday, August 24, 2016

TIME: 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm) 

PLACE: Waterford Town Hall Auditorium, 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT

Additional information about the project can be viewed online by clicking here.

Written comments should be sent to:

Name:
David A. Kalafa, Policy Development Coordinator
Agency:
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Address:  
79 Elm Street
Hartford, Connecticut  06106
Fax:
860-424-4070
E-Mail:
DEEP.seasideEIE@ct.gov
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:

Name:
Jeff Bolton
Agency:
Department of Administrative Services - Division of Construction Services
Address:  
165 Capitol Ave, Room 483, Hartford, CT 06106
Phone:
860-713-5706
Fax:
860-713-7251
E-Mail:
 
The agency expects to release an Environmental Impact Evaluation for this project, for public review and comment, in late 2016 or early 2017.

6. Notice of Scoping for Proposed Commuter Railroad Station

Municipality where proposed project might be located: Orange, Connecticut

Address of Possible Project Location:  The proposed project site is located on the eastern end of Salemme Lane, approximately 0.25 miles south of Interstate 95.  The site is bounded on the west by Marsh Hill Road, on the east by the Oyster River, and on the southeast by the Metro North Railroad.  

Project Description: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) is proposing to construct a New Haven Line commuter rail station on the Metro North Railroad in the Town of Orange, CT through a public-private partnership agreement that will include Transit Oriented Development (TOD).  The commuter rail station will include station platforms, canopies, a pedestrian overpass, and a service access road within the existing railroad right-of-way.  A commuter drop-off/pick-up, taxi stand and bus stop areas will be part of the TOD developer's site work. Two new approximately 1020 feet long, canopied station platforms, one bound for New Haven and one bound for Stamford and points west are proposed.  A covered pedestrian bridge will connect the two platforms via stairtowers and elevators.  The Stamford-bound platform will connect to sidewalks leading to a proposed commercial/commuter parking structure that is being constructed as part of a proposed TOD adjacent to the proposed commuter rail station.

The proposed TOD, which is subject to local review and approval, will include improvements and extension of the existing Salemme Lane, and is anticipated to include construction of 6 new buildings, housing 200 dwelling units and approximately 21,500 square feet of retail space, 43 on-street and 80 off-street surface parking spaces, an approximately 800 space parking structure, and associated site landscaping and stormwater management features.  The proposed parking structure will consist of a 3-level 230+/- space section that will be dedicated parking for the TOD development and a second, 6-level, 265+/- space commercial/commuter garage that will serve the rail station.  The Department will share expenses for the portion of the garage dedicated to commuter parking.  The TOD design also provides opportunity for future pedestrian connection with the Yale West Campus to the north. 

Elements of the project associated with the rail station will be funded by the State of Connecticut and the Federal Transit Administration.    

Project Maps:  Click here to view a location map of the project area.

                          Click here to view an illustrative site plan.   

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on:  Friday, September 23, 2016

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

DATEThursday, September 8, 2016

TIME: Doors open at 6:30 PM, a presentation will begin at 7:00 PM

PLACE: High Plains Community Center Gymnasium, 525 Orange Center Road, Orange, CT 06477

NOTES:  The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities.  Deaf and hearing impaired persons wishing to attend this meeting and requiring an interpreter may make arrangements by contacting the Department's Office of Communication at 860-594-3062 (voice only) at least five days prior to the meeting.

Written comments should be sent to:

Name: Mr. Mark W. Alexander, Transportation Assistant Planning Director
Agency:
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Bureau of Policy and Planning
Address:   2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
Fax: 860-594-3028
E-Mail: dot.environmentalplanning@ct.gov

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

Name: Mr. Keith A. Hall, Project Manager
Agency:
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Address:   2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
Phone: 860-594-3301
E-Mail: Keith.A.Hall@ct.gov

The Connecticut Department of Transportation's (CTDOT) Environmental Classification Document requires the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) for projects involving the construction of a new rail facility.  CTDOT expects to release an EIE for this project for public review and comment in 2017.


7. Notice of Scoping for Franklin Sewer Extension

Municipality where proposed project would be located: Franklin

Project Location: Route 32

Project DescriptionThe project, funded by an Urban Action Grant, will consist of the design, permitting and construction of approximately 7,500 feet of 8” and 12” gravity sewers from a connection with the City of Norwich sewer system along a portion of Old Route 32, continuing northerly along State Route 32 to the intersection of Murphy Road in Franklin.  At the same time, approximately 6,100 feet of gas main and related improvements and appurtenances will be installed in Route 32, between the intersections of Murphy Road and New Park Avenue, and 8,000 feet of 12” water main will be installed from the interconnection with the City of Norwich Water system on New Park Avenue and along State Route 32 between the intersections of Old Route 32 and Murphy Road.  Water and gas utilities will be funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Economic Development Administration.

Project MapClick here to view a project location map

Additional information about the project can be viewed in person at:

            Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
            Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse (2nd floor)
            79 Elm Street
            Hartford, CT  06106

Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: September 16, 2016

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.  Such requests must be made by August 26, 2016.

Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:

Name:  Ivonne Hall
Agency:
 Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
 Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse
Address:
 79 Elm Street
 Hartford, CT 06106-5127 
Phone:  860-424-3754
Fax:  860-424-4067
E-Mail: ivonne.hall@ct.gov

If you have questions about scoping for this project, contact Ms. Hall, as directed above.

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.  Any person with a disability who may need a communication aid or service may contact the agency's ADA Coordinator at 860-424-3194 or at deep.hrmed@ct.gov.  Any person with limited proficiency in English, who may need information in another language, may contact the agency's Title VI Coordinator at 860-424-3035 or at deep.aaoffice@ct.gov.  ADA or Title VI discrimination complaints may be filed with DEEP’s EEO Manager at (860) 424-3035 or at deep.aaoffice@ct.gov.


 
Post-Scoping Notices: Environmental Impact Evaluation Not Required
 
This category is required by the October 2010 revision of the Generic Environmental Classification Document for State Agencies. A notice is published here if the sponsoring agency, after publication of a scoping notice and consideration of comments received, has determined that an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) does not need to be prepared for the proposed project.

 


The following Post-Scoping Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.

1. Post-Scoping Notice for Relocation of I-91 Northbound (NB) Interchange 29 and Widening of I-91 NB and Route 15 NB to I-84 Eastbound (EB).

Municipalities where project will be located: Hartford and East Hartford

CEPA Determination:  On August 18, 2015 the Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this project in the Environmental Monitor.  During the scoping period, the Department received comments from the Department of Public Health, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the Office of Policy and Management, and one member of the public.  The Department has taken those comments into consideration and has concluded that the project does not require the preparation of Environmental Impact Evaluation under CEPA.

In addition to requirements under CEPA, an Environmental Assessment was performed under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to determine the proper level of Federal environmental documentation.  After concluding this process, the Department will be seeking a Finding of No Significant Impact under NEPA since the project is not expected to have any associated significant environmental impacts. 

The agency's conclusion is documented in a Memo of Findings and Determination and Environmental Assessment Checklist

If you have questions about the project, you can contact the agency at:

Name:

Mr. Mark W. Alexander, Transportation Assistant Planning Director

Agency:

Connecticut Department of Transportation
Bureau of Policy and Planning

Address:

2800 Berlin Turnpike
Newington, CT 06131

Fax:

860-594-3028

E-Mail:

dot.environmentalplanning@ct.gov

What happens next: The Connecticut Department of Transportation expects the project to go forward. This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.


 
 
After Scoping, an agency that wishes to undertake an action that could significantly affect the environment must produce, for public review and comment, a detailed written evaluation of the expected environmental impacts. This is called an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE).

 


The following EIE Notice has been submitted for publication in this edition.

1. Notice of EIE for Southbury Affordable-Elderly Housing Development

Municipality where project is proposed: Southbury

Address of Possible Project Location: 1230 South Britain Road (Southbury Training School [STS] land)

Project Description: The proposed action includes the disposition of the 45-acre state-owned parcel at STS to the Town of Southbury and the proposed development of senior housing, either at the STS parcel or elsewhere within the Town of Southbury. The Town intends to lease the parcel to Pierce Hollow Village, Inc (PHV), a non-profit organization, for the development of senior housing. The use of state funds has not directly caused the need for the EIE. Instead, the EIE has been triggered by the land transfer per SA 13-23.

Project Maps:  General LocationParcel Figure.

Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: August 19, 2016

The public can view a copy of this EIE at: the Southbury Town Clerk's Office (501 Main Street, Southbury, CT); Southbury Public Library - Central (100 Poverty Rd., Southbury, CT). The EIE is available online by clicking here. (7.3 MB)

Send your comments about this EIE to:

Name: Jeff Bolton
Agency: DAS - Division of Construction Services
Address: 165 Capitol Ave, Room 483, Hartford, CT 06106
E-Mail: jeffrey.bolton@ct.gov

No public hearing is scheduled for this EIE.  A public hearing request must be made by twenty-five persons or an association having not less than twenty-five persons.  Such requests must be made by the close of business on and no later than July 15, 2016. 

If you have questions about requesting a public hearing, or where you can review this EIE, or similar matters, please contact:

Name: Jeff Bolton
Agency: DAS - Division of Construction Services
Address: 165 Capitol Ave, Room 483, Hartford, CT 06106
E-Mail: jeffrey.bolton@ct.gov
Phone: 860-713-5706

 
State Land Transfer Notices
 
Connecticut General Statutes Section 4b-47 requires public notice of most proposed sales and transfers of state-owned lands. The public has an opportunity to comment on any such proposed transfer. Each notice includes an address where comments should be sent. Read more about the process.

 


The following Land Transfer Notices have been submitted for publication in this edition.

 
1. Notice of Proposed Land Transfer, Groton

Complete Address of Property: 18 Thames Street, Groton

Commonly used name of property or other identifying information: N/A

Number of acres to be transferred: 0.455

Click to view map of property location

Description of Property

Below is some general information about the property.  It should not be considered a complete description of the property and should not be relied upon for making decisions.  If only a portion of a property is proposed for transfer, the description pertains only to the portion being transferred.

Brief Description of Historical and Current Uses: Not available

 

The property to be transferred contains the following:

 Structures:        Buildings in use  x   Buildings not in use         No Structures 
 Other Features:    Wooded land      Nonagricultural fields     Active agriculture
   x  Paved areas    Ponds, streams, other water, wetlands
 Water Supply:  x  Public water supply    On-site well    Unknown
 Waste Disposal:   x  Served by sewers    On-site septic system    Unknown

Click to view aerial view of property

The property is in the following municipal zone(s):

      Residential       Industrial  x    Commercial       Institutional
   Other:
   Not zoned    Not known
 
Special features of the property, if known: Unknown

Value of property, if known: Unknown
      If checked, value is not known.

Links to other available information

Type of Sale or Transfer:

  x    Sale or transfer of property in fee
   Sale or transfer of partial interest in the property (such as an easement).  Description of interest:
 
Proposed recipient, if known: N/A

Proposed use by property recipient, if known: N/A

The agency is proposing to transfer the property with the following restrictions on future uses:

  x    If checked, the state is not currently proposing restrictions on future uses.

Reason the State of Connecticut is proposing to transfer this property: No longer meets the State's needs.

Comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on September 15, 2016.

Comments may include (but are not limited to) information you might have about significant natural resources or recreation resources on the property, as well as your recommendations for means to preserve such resources.


Written comments* should be sent to
:

Name:

Patrick O'Brien

Agency:

Office of Policy and Management

Address:

450 Capitol Avenue MS#52 ASP
Hartford, CT 06106-1379

E-Mail:

Patrick.Obrien@ct.gov
*E-Mail submissions are preferred. 
 
With copies to:
   Shane Mallory, DAS
   165 Capitol Ave, G-1
   Hartford, CT 06106
 
(Comments from state agencies must be on agency letterhead and signed by agency head.  Scanned copies are preferred.)

What Happens Next?

To find out if this proposed transfer is the subject of further notices, check future editions of the Environmental Monitor.Sign up for e-alerts to receive a reminder e-mail on Environmental Monitor publication dates.

2. Notice of Proposed Land Transfer, Vernon

Complete Address of Property: (Unknown number) Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT

Commonly used name of property or other identifying information: N/A

Number of acres to be transferred: 300 Sq. Feet

Description of Property

Below is some general information about the property.  It should not be considered a complete description of the property and should not be relied upon for making decisions.  If only a portion of a property is proposed for transfer, the description pertains only to the portion being transferred.

Brief Description of Historical and Current Uses: Old easement.

The property to be transferred contains the following:

 Structures:         Buildings in use       Buildings not in use   x   No Structures 
 Other Features:    Wooded land    Nonagricultural fields    x   Active agriculture
     Paved areas    Ponds, streams, other water, wetlands
 Water Supply:     Public water supply    On-site well    x  Unknown
 Waste Disposal:     Served by sewers    On-site septic system  x  Unknown

Click to view a parcel map of the property

 

The property is in the following municipal zone(s):

  x   Residential        Industrial       Commercial         Institutional
   Other: 
   Not zoned    Not known

Special features of the property, if known: Unknown

Value of property, if known

  x    If checked, value is not known.

Type of Sale or Transfer:

  x    Sale or transfer of property in fee
   Sale or transfer of partial interest in the property (such as an easement).  Description of interest:

Proposed recipient, if known: Unknown

Proposed use by property recipient, if known: Unknown

The agency is proposing to transfer the property with the following restrictions on future uses:

  x    If checked, the state is not currently proposing restrictions on future uses.

Reason the State of Connecticut is proposing to transfer this property: no longer meets State's needs.

Comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on September 15, 2016.

Comments may include (but are not limited to) information you might have about significant natural resources or recreation resources on the property, as well as your recommendations for means to preserve such resources.

Written comments* should be sent to:

Name:

Patrick O'Brien

Agency:

Office of Policy and Management

Address:

450 Capitol Avenue MS#52 ASP
Hartford, CT 06106-1379

E-Mail:

Patrick.Obrien@ct.gov

*E-Mail submissions are preferred. 

Send copies of comments to:

   Shane Mallory, DAS
   165 Capitol Ave, G-1
   Hartford, CT 06106

   shane.mallory@ct.gov

(Comments from state agencies must be on agency letterhead and signed by agency head.  Scanned copies are preferred.)

What Happens Next?

 
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