Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
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Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Meredith Specific Plan Area Ontario, California Prepared for: SRG Acquisition, LLC 18802 Bardeen Avenue Irvine, California 92612 Prepared by: Ardent Environmental Group, Inc. 1827 Capital Street, Suite 103 Corona, California 92882 July 23, 2014 Project No. 100507001 July 23, 2014 Project No. 100507001 Mr. Patrick Russell SRG Acquisition, LLC 18802 Bardeen Avenue Irvine, California 92612 Subject: Phase I Environmental Site Area Meredith Specific Plan Property Ontario, California Dear Mr. Russell: Ardent Environmental Group, Inc. (Ardent) has performed a Phase I Environmental Site As- sessment (ESA) of the above-referenced property (site). Work was completed in general accordance with the contract dated March 5, 2014 between SRG Acquisition, LLC and Ardent. The attached report presents our methodology, findings, opinions, and conclusions regarding the environmental conditions at the site. We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you on this project. If there are any questions, please feel free to call the undersigned at your con- venience. Sincerely, Ardent Environmental Group, Inc. Kevin Tomita Paul A. Roberts, P.G. Staff Environmental Geologist Principal Geologist KT/PAR/paw Distribution: (1) Addressee (electronic copy) Meredith Specific Plan Area July 23, 2014 Ontario, California Project No. 100507001 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..............................................................................................................1 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................4 1.1 Purpose of Phase I ESA ....................................................................................................4 1.2 Involved Parties .................................................................................................................5 1.3 Scope of Work ...................................................................................................................5 1.4 Limitations and Exceptions ................................................................................................6 1.5 Special Terms and Conditions ...........................................................................................7 1.6 User Reliance ....................................................................................................................8 1.7 Physical Limitations ...........................................................................................................8 1.8 Data Gaps .........................................................................................................................8 2 GENERAL SITE CHARACTERISTICS ......................................................................................8 2.1 Location and Legal Description .........................................................................................8 2.2 Site Description and Current Site Uses/Operations ........................................................... 9 2.2.1 Site Description ................................................................................................. 9 2.2.2 Occupants .........................................................................................................9 2.2.3 Heating and Cooling Systems ...........................................................................10 2.2.4 Sewage Disposal/Septic Systems .....................................................................10 2.2.5 Potable Water ...................................................................................................10 2.3 Adjacent Properties ...........................................................................................................10 3 USER PROVIDED INFORMATION ...........................................................................................11 3.1 Current Title Information ....................................................................................................11 3.2 Environmental Liens or Activity and Use Limitations ..........................................................11 3.3 Specialized Knowledge .....................................................................................................12 3.4 Commonly Known or Reasonably Ascertainable Information ............................................. 12 3.5 Valuation Reduction for Environmental Issues ................................................................... 12 3.6 Reason for Performing Phase I ESA .................................................................................12 3.7 Other User Provided Information .......................................................................................12 4 PHYSICAL SETTING ................................................................................................................12 4.1 Site Topography ................................................................................................................13 4.2 Geology ..........................................................................................................................13 4.3 Oil and Gas Maps ..............................................................................................................13 4.4 Site Hydrology ...................................................................................................................13 4.4.1 Surface Waters ................................................................................................. 13 4.4.2 Groundwater .....................................................................................................14 5 HISTORICAL LAND USE ..........................................................................................................14 5.1 Summary of Historical Land Use of the Property ...............................................................14 5.2 Summary of Historical Land Use of Adjoining Properties ................................................... 15 5.3 Fire Insurance Rate Maps ................................................................................................. 15 5.4 Historical Aerial Photographs ............................................................................................ 15 5.5 Building Department ..........................................................................................................16 100507001R Phase I ESA i Meredith Specific Plan Area July 23, 2014 Ontario, California Project No. 100507001 5.6 City Directories ..................................................................................................................16 5.7 Historical Topographic Maps .............................................................................................17 5.8 Interviews ..........................................................................................................................18 5.8.1 Interview with Owner .........................................................................................18 5.8.2 Interview with Site Manager ..............................................................................18 5.8.3 Interviews with Occupant ...................................................................................18 5.8.4 Interviews with Local Government Officials ....................................................... 18 5.8.5 Interviews with Others .......................................................................................18 5.9 Previous Reports and Documents .....................................................................................18 6 SITE RECONNAISSANCE ........................................................................................................19 6.1 Use and Storage of Hazardous Substances and Petroleum Products ............................... 19 6.2 Storage and Disposal of Hazardous Wastes......................................................................19 6.3 Unidentified Substance Containers ....................................................................................19 6.4 Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs) and Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) ................. 19 6.5 Evidence of Releases ........................................................................................................19 6.6 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) .....................................................................................20 6.7 Suspect Asbestos-Containing Building Materials (ACMs) .................................................. 20 6.8 Lead Based Paint (LBP) ....................................................................................................20 6.9 Indications of Water Damage or Mold Growth ................................................................... 20 6.10 Wastewater Systems .........................................................................................................21 6.11 Stormwater Systems .........................................................................................................21 6.12 Wells ..........................................................................................................................21 6.13 Other Subsurface Structures .............................................................................................21 6.14 Other Issues ......................................................................................................................21 7 ENVIRONMENTAL DATABASE SEARCH ................................................................................21