The Partners Engage Phase B
The Bigger Squeeze Play

1996: The Upper Plateau Area was characterized by its environmental balance and isolation from neighboring properties. Area 1 highlights the original upper retention pond that was eliminated before the image was captured, indicating a significant change in the landscape. Meanwhile, Area 2 points out that the designated land was Insufficient to accommodate the proposed Planned development of 109 and 113 Platinum Drive.

December 31, 2002 Image

The December 31, 2002, image aligns with my Notification to the authorities regarding significant developments in the Upper Plateau Area. Number 1 clearly depicts the landscape after the removal of the previously existing retention pond, highlighting the environmental changes that occurred. Number 2 shows Buildings 109 and 113 Platinum Drive, which were constructed under compromised conditions, as they had been "forced in" despite the area’s limitations, raising concerns about planning and its impact on the surrounding environment.

 Number 3 indicates that before the construction of Buildings 109 and 113 Platinum Drive, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Halted Excavations by Platinum Properties in this specific area, citing their actions would "bring the whole valley down." Number 4 contrasts this by showcasing the untouched rainforest greenery that previously thrived in the region.

Together, these images illustrate the transition of an environmentally sensitive area that had never been logged before, which was set to be logged in 2003-2004 and subsequently altered in May 2005 through the combined efforts of Platinum Properties, the City of Bridgeport, and the State of West Virginia, raising significant environmental concerns.

The partnered engagements in the area Dramatically Disrupted drainage patterns all points east toward Legacy Bridgeport, as we used hay bales and iron pipes to redirect drainage. This work was carried out by Anthony Lacaria, his wife Valerie and his father Frank Lacaria.

In May of 2005, the partners initiated a taxpayer-funded project that led to the construction of the Corpening Drive Retention Pond, depicted in Number 6, which was strategically situated at the base of the Partner's Large Support Slope, shown in Number 5.

By 2003, Platinum Properties held the City of Bridgeport jointly responsible for the dangerously unstable Non-Supported Slope at the rear of 113 Platinum Drive, as noted in Note 1. This poorly designed Man-Made Loose Support slope not only supported two buildings but also concealed multiple buried utilities, posing significant safety risks and raising concerns about the integrity of the site and the potential hazards associated with the buried infrastructure.

In May of 2005, the State of West Virginia and Platinum Properties transferred the blueprints and full responsibility for the major support slope and drainage system of their expansion to their partner, the City of Bridgeport, which is a lower asset form of government. Ironically, this is the same city that Platinum Properties had previously held jointly responsible for the unstable Non-Support Slope at 113 Platinum Drive, highlighting a troubling circularity in accountability.

A time specific video:

The highlighted areas in the image below are of the upper plateau mentioned on the 2014 Storm Drainage Page.

By 2013, the City of Bridgeport had been designated as the responsible party for the Corpening Drive Storm Drainage Retention Pond; however, this designation does not guarantee that the pond will remain resilient against future failures.

Please Refer To Past Notices And Historic Warnings:

2005: Reference One: Partnered Endeavor

2010: Reference Two: Oversight

2010: Reference Three: Deficiencies

2011: Reference Four: Public Notification

2014: Reference Five: The Aforementioned