TownSealDec07

Preston CT on the web....

www.preston-ct.org

 

 

Search this site powered by FreeFind

Preston Web site Search

CalendarForTownOfPrestonWebsite
Click for Preston, Connecticut Forecast

Local Weather


View My Stats

 

 

BuiltWithNOF1
Preston Redevelopment Agency
CollageForWebsiteDec42008

P R E S T O N  R I V E R W A L K

Preston Riverwalk is the site of the former Norwich State Hospital property. The Town of Preston acquired the property from the State of Connecticut on March 12th, 2009.
 

Prior to the Town’s acquisition of the property, Preston had worked with the State and numerous potential developers through The Norwich Hospital Advisory Committee,. Click this link to visit the prior page of this hard-working Committee whose efforts resulted in the Town’s purchase of this historical Preston land area.
 

On April 30, 2009, a Special Town Meeting was called to adopt an ordinance entitled ”An Ordinance to Establish a Redevelopment Agency for the Redevelopment of the Former Norwich State Hospital Property.” On April 30, 2009, this ordinance was approved at a Town Meeting. PowerPoint Presentation for the April 30, 2009 Town Meeting on the Preston Redevelopment Agency
 

In addition at the April 30, 2009 Town Meeting, the members of the new Preston Redevelopment Agency were appointed and approved (effective 15 days after the passing of the ordinance on May 17th, 2009.) Click HERE for a listing (PDF) of the members (updated 7/21/09).
The newly formed Preston Redevelopment Agency (PRA) will manage the property and all future development issues.

   Current News from the Preston Redevelopment Agency—Updated 01/14/10.
Conceptual & Management Plan for the Redevelopment of Preston Riverwalk(CMP)--The first agenda item for the newly formed PRA is to develop a plan for how development of Preston Riverwalk will proceed. The committee has completed a draft that is being reviewed by legal counsel. Once approved, the PRA will work with the P&ZC to ensure it is in compliance. Then the CMP will be present to the Town at a Board of Selectmen meeting.

Posted January 14, 2010: After meeting with Preston's Planning and Zoning Commission(PZC) and Board of Finance(BOF), the Preston Redevelopment Agency (PRA) has revised the Conceptual and Management Plan for the Redevelopment of Preston Riverwalk (CMP ver 12.pdf). This revised plan is posted here. The PRA will not make any changes to this document until after the public hearing. Copies of the CMP will be available at the Town Hall and Library.

The following scheduled is anticipated to meet State requirements for redevelopment plan approval:

January 28, 2010Public hearing
February 3, 2010PRA Approval of the CMP
February 4, 2010Board of Selectmen set date for Town Meeting
February 11, 2010Town Meeting-Vote to approve CMP

Check this website for exact time and locations.
 
Approval of the CMP is necessary to begin salvage, abatement, and remediation of the Site and to begin discussions with potential developers."

POSTED 02/04/10: "After litening to the citizens of Preston at a Public Hearing on January 28, 2010, The PRA incorporated concerns and made "typo" corrections to the Conceptual and Management Plan for the Redevelopment of Preston Riverwalk (ver 12).
 
On February 3, 2010, the PRA unamiously approved the final Conceptual and Management Plan for the Redevelopment of Preston Riverwalk (CMP). After approval, the PRA agreed to send the CMP to the Board of Selectmen (BOS) on February 4, 2010. The BOS is expected to schedule a Town Meeting for February 11, 2010."  CONCEPTUAL & MANAGMENT PLAN - FINAL

 CONCEPTUAL &MANAGMENT P LAN - FINAL VER. 14 - posted 02/12/10

Summary of CMP Changes Between Ver. 12 & Ver. 14 - posted 02/12/10

 

The latest information on grant applications is posted below

EPA Brownfields

1. EPA Application $500,000.

2. EPA Application $150,000.

3. Request Access to Property

4. 06.11.09 Selection of Site for Assessment

5. Courtney Support Letter

 

Survey Planning Grant Application

1. Planning & Survey Grant Application

2.Courtney Support Letter

3. $20,000 Awarded

4. RFP - Request to Prepare Assessment of Administration Building.

5. 1st Payment $10,000

6. Approval of RFP for Plan of Conservation & Development

7. Endangered Building Fund & Survey & Planning - Request for Modification

8. RFP - Plan of Conservation and Development.

November 16 & 17 RFP - Directions to meeting area. SITE WALK IS FOR POTENTIAL CONSULTANTS AND MEMBERS OF THE PRA ONLY

 

Endangered Buildings

1. Endangered Building Pre-application

2. Planning & Survey Grant Application

3. Endangered Building Award  $50,000

4. Request of Modification - Administration Building Only

5. Endangered Building Fund Award for Administration Building

6. Structural Study for Administration Building $15,000

7. RFP Legal Notice

8. RFP Structural Analysis and Plans for the Administration Building

9. Endangered Building Fund & Survey & Planning Request for Modification.

10, Endangered Building Grant CT 09-50

The RFP submission deadline for the Structural Analysis of the Administration Building has been extended to November 24, 2009 at 12:00 noon.

 Federal Applications

1. FY2010 Federal Appropriations Request Form

2. FY2011 Federal Appropriations Request Form

 

CT Recovery Initiative Program

1. 04/02/09 CT Recovery App

2. Courtney Support Letter

Rural Business Opportunities Grant

1. 04.30.09 Rural Opportunity Grant Application

2. Notice of Pre-application Review

3. Courtney Support Letter

4. 09.25.09 USDA Grant Application

5. Rural Business Cooperative Services Award $50,000

6. RFP - Plan of Conservation and Development.

Below: Other Preston Redevelopment Agency links of interest

Norwich Bulletin article on the 06/27/09 Norwich Hospital bus tour.

Norwich Bulletin photo gallery from 06/27/09 Norwich Hospital Bus tour

July 16th, 2009 PowerPoint presentation at the Special Town Meeting.

The Preston Redevelopment Agency held Public Forums on October 1, 2, 3 and 6th. Click the links for information received at these meetings.

Forum Handout Land Use Definitions & Property Names

Contour Map  Aerial Map  Areas of Concern Map 

Conceptual Design Parcels  Conceptual Design Version I & II

PowerPoint Presentation for the April 30, 2009 Town Meeting on the Preston Redevelopment Agency

On June 27th, 2009 the PRA conducted bus tours of the property. View pictures and video by clicking on this link. (Media and Photo’s page)

Conceptual & Management Plan for the Redevelopment of Preston Riverwalk Version 12

January 28, 2010 PRA PowerPoint presentation of the Conceptual Management Plan at the Public Hearing.

CONCEPTUAL MANAGMENT PLAN - FINAL VER. 14 - posted 02/12/10

Summary of CMP Changes Between Ver. 12 & Ver. 14 - posted 02/12/10

 

Minutes and Agenda’s

digital-video-camera--image

Click here or the video camera on the left to visit this websites Media Page, where several video’s and photo albums relating to the former Noriwich Hospital property have been posted.

  Contact Web site AdministratorCommentaryWeb site Notes  - Help Wanted