HomeMy WebLinkAbout25IWC25-428 Fire St-SS Comments #1 dated 10-8-25From:Bob Russo
To:Stacy Radford
Cc:Meredith Badalucca
Subject:428 Fire Street Site Walk October 7, 2025
Date:Wednesday, October 8, 2025 9:27:00 AM
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Dear Stacy,
Based on our site walk with the owner at 428 Fire Street yesterday, CLA note the following:
1. Inland wetlands and a water course were extensively altered on the site.
2. The alteration includes filling, excavation, and installation of a culvert in a an
approximate +100 fool long stretch of riparian wetland .
3. Soil auger samples revealed that both fill and excavation had occurred on the
wetland and upland review zone.
4. There was removal and disturbance of native vegetation.
5. There currently appears to be little chance for erosion as BMPs have been installed
per your request.
I believe that the following steps should be taken:
The owner should hire a Professional Engineer and Soil Scientist to prepare a wetlandrestoration plan.
The consultants should employ forensic means to determine to the extent possible, theoriginal size and condition of the wetland.
The restoration plans should be detailed and include proposed contours, stream channellimits, stream channel restoration, soil specifications, ongoing inspection and plantings.
Once the owner has retained consultants, they should meet with staff to review in detail theinformation needed in the restoration plan.
Please contact me with any questions
Bob