PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT For the PROPOSED TORREY CHASE APARTMENTS 4163 TORREY CHASE BOULEVARD HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY, TX 77014 Prepared for OPPENHEIMER MULTIFAMILY HOUSING & HEALTHCARE FINANCE, INC. 2500 NORTHWINDS PARKWAY, SUITE 625 ALPHARETTA, GA 30009 Prepared by ___________________________ Lui Barkkume, P.G., CESCO Arkose Environmental, Inc. Environmental Project Manager P.O. Box 560975 TX Licensed Professional Geologist, # 1937 The Colony, Texas 75056 Telephone (214) 682-4582 www.arkoseinc.com AEI PROJECT NO.: 14-230 ___________________________ Michael Couture, P.G., REM Inspection Date: October 6, 2014 Environmental Project Manager TX Licensed Professional Geologist, # 3541 Report Date: October 20, 2014 Registered Environmental Manager, # 7474 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Proposed Torrey Chase Apartments 4163 Torrey Chase Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77014 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................................ iv 1.0 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Purpose.............................................................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Detailed Scope of Services ............................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Significant Assumptions ................................................................................................................... 1 1.4 Limitations and Exceptions ............................................................................................................... 2 1.5 Special Terms and Conditions .......................................................................................................... 2 1.6 User Reliance .................................................................................................................................... 2 2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................... 4 2.1 Location and Legal Description ........................................................................................................ 4 2.2 Site and Vicinity General Characteristics ......................................................................................... 4 2.3 Current Use of the Property .............................................................................................................. 4 2.4 Description of Site Improvements .................................................................................................... 4 2.5 Current Use of Adjoining Properties ................................................................................................ 5 3.0 USER PROVIDED INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 6 3.1 Title Records ..................................................................................................................................... 6 3.2 Environmental Liens or Activity and Use Limitation ....................................................................... 6 3.3 Specialized Knowledge ..................................................................................................................... 6 3.4 Commonly Known or Reasonably Ascertainable Information ......................................................... 6 3.5 Valuation Reduction for Environmental Issues ................................................................................ 6 3.6 Obvious Indicators of a Release ....................................................................................................... 6 3.7 Owner, Property Manager, and Occupant Information ..................................................................... 7 3.8 Reason for Performing Phase 1 ESA ................................................................................................ 7 3.9 Other ................................................................................................................................................. 7 4.0 RECORDS REVIEW .................................................................................................................................... 8 4.1 Standard Environmental Record Sources ......................................................................................... 8 4.2 Additional Environmental Record Sources ..................................................................................... 18 4.3 Physical Setting Sources ................................................................................................................. 19 4.3.1 Topography ....................................................................................................................... 19 4.3.2 Soils/Geology ................................................................................................................... 19 4.3.3 Hydrology ......................................................................................................................... 21 4.3.4 Oil and Gas Exploration ................................................................................................... 23 4.3.5 Noise ................................................................................................................................. 23 4.3.6 Historic Preservation ........................................................................................................ 24 4.3.7 Flood Zone and Floodplain Management ......................................................................... 24 4.3.8 Wetlands Protection .......................................................................................................... 25 4.3.9 Endangered Species .......................................................................................................... 26 4.3.10 Explosive/Flammable Hazards ......................................................................................... 27 4.3.11 Coastal Barrier Resources ................................................................................................. 27 4.3.12 Coastal Zone Management ............................................................................................... 27 4.3.13 Sole Source Aquifers ........................................................................................................ 27 4.3.14 Airport Clear Zones .......................................................................................................... 28 4.3.15 Other Federal or State Laws ............................................................................................. 28 4.3.16 Commonly Found or Observed Additional Hazards and Nuisances ................................ 28 4.4 Historical Use Information On The Property .................................................................................. 28 4.4.1 Aerial Photographs ........................................................................................................... 28 Page i Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Proposed Torrey Chase Apartments 4163 Torrey Chase Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77014 4.4.2 Fire Insurance Maps ......................................................................................................... 32 4.4.3 City Directories ................................................................................................................. 32 4.4.5 Historical Topographic Maps ........................................................................................... 33 4.4.6 Additional Historical Record Sources .............................................................................. 34 4.4.7 Prior Assessment Reports ................................................................................................. 35 4.5 Historical Use Information on Adjoining Properties ...................................................................... 35 5.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE ....................................................................................................................... 37 5.1 Methodology And Limiting Conditions .......................................................................................... 37 5.2 General Site Setting ........................................................................................................................ 37 5.3 Exterior Observations ..................................................................................................................... 37 5.3.1 Solid Waste Disposal ........................................................................................................ 37 5.3.2 Surface Water Drainage .................................................................................................... 37 5.3.3 Wells and Cisterns ............................................................................................................ 37 5.3.4 Wastewater ....................................................................................................................... 37 5.3.5 Additional Site Observations ............................................................................................ 38 5.4 Interior Observations .......................................................................................................................