4. Notice of Scoping for Whitney House Demolition at the University of Connecticut
Address of possible location: 1315 Storrs Road
Municipality where proposed action might be located: Mansfield
Project Description: Built between 1802 and 1807, Whitney House is one of the oldest structures on campus and has been a contributing resource to the University of Connecticut Historic District since 1989. Damaged by fire, smoke, and water earlier this year, the building is unsafe for occupancy and beyond reasonable repair. This project will plan, design, and decommission the building for demolition, and will eliminate present hazards and liabilities associated with the existing structure and site.
Project Map: Click here to view a map of the project area.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until 5:00 PM EST on: Friday, August 4, 2023
There will be a public scoping meeting online for this proposed action:
DATE: Tuesday, July 25, 2023
TIME: 6:00 PM EST
Register in advance at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aBU9fGcXRUKzXAGGDVgusw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Additional information about the project, including a recording of the public scoping meeting, will be available online at: http://updc.uconn.edu/whitney-house
Written comments and/or questions about the public scoping meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, should be sent to:
Name: James Libby, Sr. Project Manager
Agency: University Planning, Design & Construction
Address: 3 Discovery Drive, U-6038, Storrs, CT 06269
E-Mail: james.libby@uconn.edu
Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to: https://publicrecords.uconn.edu/make-a-request/
What Happens Next: The University will make a determination whether to proceed with preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) or that the project does not require the preparation of an 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.