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Neighbors, experts press developer for stormwater analysis and testing at 621 Hammond dry‑cleaner site

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Neighbors and technical reviewers told the Brookline ZBA they remain concerned about the developer's stormwater design and the absence of Phase 1/2 site testing for the dry‑cleaning parcel at 621 Hammond Street; attorneys and engineers asked for a mounding analysis and more environmental testing before final permits.

Neighbors and technical reviewers pressed CH Realty Ventures and its consultants on Wednesday over stormwater design near abutters’ basements and on the lack of environmental testing at 621 Hammond Street, a former dry‑cleaning site that sits within the proposed development parcel.

Attorney Jennifer DePazio Gilbert told the board the applicant would provide the board, the building commissioner and the director of engineering with copies of Phase I and Phase II reports for 621 Hammond and — should reportable conditions be identified — would…

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