Area A - Phase One

The image below depicts the focal point area prior to any development, dating back to before 1994. It underscores the Warnings expressed by City Manager Weller in 1996 regarding the potential negative impacts of business encroachment, which he warned could disturb established boundaries, be difficult to control, and lead to a "cancerous effect" on property values and the integrity of residential communities. Weller's warnings highlighted the risks of suburban expansion contributing to the deterioration of central neighborhoods and the potential decline of local property values.

December 31, 2002 Image

Platinum Properties, with the approval of the City of Bridgeport, proceeded with developments that aligned with the warnings issued by former City Manager Weller. The instabilities resulting from these actions were even more pronounced than Weller's 1996 forewarnings suggested. The initial negative impacts of these developments became evident in the years 2003 & 2004 leading to significant repercussions for the local community and environment.

August 24, 2007 Image

The 2005 written agreement between Platinum Properties and Jackson and Kelly aimed to address the support and drainage deficiencies at 109 and 113 Platinum Drive by September 2005; however, this agreement was not upheld. As a result, the ignored deficiencies led to significant physical consequences, adversely affecting not only Platinum Properties but also numerous adjoining and adjacent property owners, creating widespread disruption and complications in the area.

A 2007and 2008 Video provides perspectives.

The developer's negligence in executing what were described as "repairs" to their easily correctable but essentially nonexistent support slope has led to mind-boggling detrimental effects that continue to impact the area. These misguided interventions have resulted in a range of consequences that are not only severe but also perplexing. Evidence of these ramifications can be seen in the illustrations provided below.

June 2009 Image

The Results From The December 2007 Extended Drainage Veers:

2011 Image

An examination of the area was conducted in October 2011; however, the rear section of 113 Platinum Drive was not included in this assessment, as its structural failures were only identified in November 2012. This oversight highlights the challenges in monitoring and addressing ongoing issues within the property, potentially compounding the impact of the developer's earlier failures. The findings and details of this examination can be referenced in the accompanying excerpt from the Larger Area Examination Working Map.

(An excerpt from the Larger Area Examination Working Map)

2013 Image

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