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Phase I Environmental Site Assessment CENTRAL AVENUE RETAIL SHOPS CENTRAL AVENUE AND LAMAR AVENUE CHARLOTTE, MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA MARCH 6, 2015 Terracon Project No. 71157716 Prepared for: Central Crossing, LLC Charlotte, North Carolina Prepared by: Terracon Consultants, Inc. Charlotte, North Carolina lrerracan March 6, 2015 Central Crossing, LLC c/o K&L Gates, LLP 1 Hearst Tower, 47 h Floor 214 North Tryon Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Attn: Mr. Jon Dixon Telephone: [646] 460-1812 E-mail: [email protected] Re: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Central Avenue Retail Shops Central Avenue and Lamar Avenue Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Terracon Project No. 71157716 Dear Mr. Dixon: Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon) is pleased to submit the enclosed Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) report for the above-referenced site. This assessment was performed in accordance with Terracon Proposal No. P71150075 dated February 20, 2015. We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you on this project. If there are any questions regarding this report or if we may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, ;&~• :nc. c ~~ Staff Environmental Professional Senior Project Manager Attachments Terracon Consultants Inc, 2020-E Starita Road Charlotte, NC 28206 P 704-509-1777 F 704-509-1 888 Geotechnical • Environmental • Construction Materials • Facilities TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ......................................................................................................................... 1 Findings ...................................................................................................................................... 1 Conclusions ................................................................................................................................ 2 Recommendations ...................................................................................................................... 3 1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 4 1.1 Site Description .............................................................................................................. 4 1.2 Scope of Services........................................................................................................... 4 1.3 Standard of Care ............................................................................................................ 4 1.4 Additional Scope Limitations, ASTM Deviations and Significant Data Gaps ..................... 5 1.5 Reliance ......................................................................................................................... 6 1.6 Client Provided Information ............................................................................................. 6 2.0 PHYSICAL SETTING ................................................................................................................. 7 3.0 HISTORICAL USE INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 8 3.1 Historical Topographic Maps........................................................................................... 8 3.2 Historical Aerial Photographs .......................................................................................... 8 3.3 Historical City Directories .............................................................................................. 10 3.4 Historical Fire Insurance Maps ...................................................................................... 13 3.5 Site Ownership and Assessor Records ......................................................................... 15 3.6 Title Search .................................................................................................................. 15 3.7 Environmental Liens ..................................................................................................... 15 3.8 Historical and Site Interviews ........................................................................................ 15 3.9 Prior Report Review ..................................................................................................... 15 3.10 Historical Use Information Summary ............................................................................. 16 4.0 RECORDS REVIEW ................................................................................................................. 16 4.1 Federal and State/Tribal Databases .............................................................................. 16 4.2 Local Agency Inquiries.................................................................................................. 20 4.2.1 Mecklenburg County Land Use and Environmental Services Agency ................ 20 4.2.2 Fire Marshal ..................................................................................................... 20 4.2.3 Planning, Building Permit/Inspection Department ............................................. 20 4.2.4 Local/Regional Pollution Control Agency .......................................................... 20 4.3 Records Review Summary ........................................................................................... 20 5.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE ....................................................................................................... 21 5.1 General Site Information ............................................................................................... 21 5.2 Overview of Current Site Occupants and Operations .................................................... 21 5.3 Site Observations ......................................................................................................... 22 5.4 Site Reconnaissance Summary .................................................................................... 26 6.0 ADJOINING PROPERTY RECONNAISSANCE ........................................................................ 26 7.0 DECLARATION ........................................................................................................................ 27 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) APPENDICES APPENDIX A Figure 1 - Topographic Map, Figure 2 - Site Plan APPENDIX B Description of Terms and Acronyms APPENDIX C Historical Documentation APPENDIX D Environmental Database Information APPENDIX E Site Photographs APPENDIX F Credentials Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Central Avenue Retail Shops ■ Charlotte, North Carolina March 6, 2015 ■ Terracon Project No. 71157716 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) was performed in accordance with Terracon Proposal No. P71150075 dated February 20, 2015, and the procedures included in ASTM International (ASTM) E 1527-13, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process. The ESA was conducted under the supervision or responsible charge of Christopher L. Corbitt, P.G., Environmental Professional. Mr. Corbitt and Mr. S. Alex Chinery performed the site reconnaissance on February 25, 2015. Terracon was accompanied by Mr. David Morris of Legacy Real Estate Advisors, LLC who provided access to the various on-site tenant spaces. Findings A summary of findings is provided below. It should be recognized that details were not included or fully developed in this section; thus, the report must be read in its entirety for a comprehensive understanding of the items contained herein. Site Description and Use The site, comprised of approximately 1.31 acres, is occupied by four one-story commercial buildings (15,929 sq. ft., 2,014 sq. ft., 640 sq. ft., and 2,304 sq. ft.), and asphalt-paved parking and landscaped areas. The addresses for each on-site building are: Chiefs Smoke Shop (1306 Central Avenue); Ginos Complete Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair (1308 Central Avenue); Joe Hoopers Restaurant (1300 Central Avenue); and a multi-tenant office/warehouse building (816-830 Lamar Avenue) in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The site is identified in Mecklenburg County tax records as tax parcel 081-177-02. The seven tenants in the warehouse building include a remodeling contractor, a fitness trainer, an interior designer, a bakery, a woodworking shop, a catering service, and a package delivery service. The eastern half of the site is situated within a CSX Railroad right of way. Historical Information Based on review of the historical information, the site was occupied by City Ice Company, a lumber yard and Carolina Sash & Door Co. from the at least the 1920 until the late 1950s. The site has been occupied by various commercial and light industrial businesses since the mid- 1960s. The building located at 1308 Central Avenue has been occupied as an automotive service or repair shop since at least 1965. The surrounding properties to the south and southwest have been mostly developed as residential since at least the late 1920s. Properties to the north, west and southwest have been developed as commercial and industrial since at least the late 1920s. Properties to the east were developed as residential from the late 1920s to the 1950s. Many of the residences along Central Avenue changed to commercial businesses in the 1950s and 1960s. The railroad tracks located immediately east of the site have been Responsive ■ Resourceful ■ Reliable 1 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Central Avenue Retail Shops ■ Charlotte, North