Conceptual Site Plan
Project Information
The University of Connecticut (UConn) plans to construct a golf practice facility for its men’s golf team. The 9-member team and their 3 coaches currently practice in a simulator room inside Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on-campus, as well as other facilities across the state, to meet its needs and schedules. Having a dedicated indoor and outdoor practice facility would centralize activities and reduce travel time for student-athletes, while increasing levels of competition and recruitment.
Notice of Scoping
(As published in the Environmental Monitor on December 16, 2025)
Address of possible location: 986 Storrs Road (Rear)
Municipality where proposed action might be located: Mansfield
Project Description: The proposed facility will be situated on a portion of a 22-acre parcel of land currently owned by UConn, located about 1.5 miles south of campus at the intersection of Storrs Road (State Route 195) and East Road. There is an existing residential structure with associated outbuildings and frontage along Storrs Road that occupies about an acre of the parcel, which will remain in place. The new development is planned to occupy approximately 7 acres east of the residential portion that was previously used as a plant nursery with access from East Road.
The Proposed Action will involve site clearing, earthwork, utilities and other site activities to accommodate construction of a new building, parking for less than 20 vehicles, an unlit single driving range, chipping and putting areas, with gated access from East Road. The proposed building will be approximately 6,000 gross square feet with office space, lockers, restrooms and showers, equipment storage and repair space, a flex space / team room, and indoor putting and simulation areas. The development will be restricted to university use and not be open to the public.
UConn will incorporate comments from a Public Scoping meeting and evaluate the Proposed Action. Direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts associated with the Proposed Action will be assessed.
Project Map: A map of the project area can be viewed at https://authoring.ct.gov/website/-/media/2f0bb7a0443c47bc916c7ff05b97f5f0.ashx.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until 5:00 PM EST on: Friday, January 16, 2026
There will be a Public Scoping meeting online for this proposed action:
DATE: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM EST
Participants MUST register in advance at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/308037430594686046
After registering, a confirmation email will be sent containing information about joining the meeting, including an option to join by phone.
A recording of the public scoping meeting will be linked on this page by 5:00 PM EDT on Friday, January 9, 2026.
Written comments and/or requests for Public Scoping meeting accommodations or materials should be sent to:
Name: Ian Dann, Sr. Project Manager
Agency: University Planning, Design & Construction
Address: 3 Discovery Drive, U-6038, Storrs, CT 06269
E-Mail: ian.dann@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.