Provide erosion control and revegetation of the site. Reengineer the fills by recontouring, removing, reinforcing, or constructing a retaining wall. Given the level of damage to the site and cost for repair, the developer would have been better off spending the money up front for adequate engineering and site construction erosion control measures. A shallow undeveloped waterfront lot has known drainage and slide problems. The only site vegetation is a narrow strip along the top of the bluff.
Owner contacts someone for input on site development.
None on undeveloped lot. Recommended input on site develop- ment includes a deep interceptor trench within several feet of the bluff edge. Also, excavating a trench so close to the edge could actually cause rather than prevent a failure at the top of the slope. Don't be afraid to ask questions and clarify recommendations that don't make sense to you. When in doubt get a second opinion.