1. Wetland Assessment and Analysis: This task involves the identification and delineation of wetlands on the 600-acre site using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual and the Midwest Regional Supplement. It includes a review of aerial imagery, hydrology data, soils, and other resources. Fieldwork will be performed to identify vegetation, hydrology, and soil characteristics. GPS survey data will be compiled into AutoCAD drawings. The consultant will submit a formal Wetland Delineation Report to USACE and coordinate with relevant agencies for jurisdictional determinations and regulatory site visits. 2. Environmental Site Assessment: A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) will be conducted in accordance with ASTM E1527-21 standards. It includes a regulatory database search extending beyond the standard radius, local agency consultation (e.g., fire department, health department), site reconnaissance, historical land use research, and stakeholder interviews. Vapor encroachment will be evaluated using ASTM E2600-10 protocols. The purpose is to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) that could affect site development and assess the potential need for further study. 3. Conceptual Land Use Planning: This task builds upon prior planning efforts and integrates new environmental and engineering data to create a conceptual land use plan. It involves evaluating the site’s developability based on constraints like wetlands, floodplain, infrastructure access, and topography. Deliverables may include two conceptual plans — one emphasizing intensive industrial development and another incorporating environmental mitigation (e.g., wetland banking, recreational use).
