Geotechnical paterson group Engineering Environmental Engineering Hydrogeology Geological Engineering Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Materials Testing Commercial Properties 1445 and 1451 Wellington Street West Building Science Ottawa, Ontario Archaeological Services Prepared For Mizrahi Developments Paterson Group Inc. Consulting Engineers 154 Colonnade Road South Ottawa (Nepean), Ontario Canada K2E 7J5 May 30, 2013 Tel: (613) 226-7381 Fax: (613) 226-6344 Report: PE3003-1 www.patersongroup.ca paterson group Phase I – Environmental Site Assessment Ottawa Kingston North Bay Commercial Properties, 1445 and 1451 Wellington Street West Ottawa, Ontario Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..................................................................................................ii 1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 1 2.0 PHASE I PROPERTY INFORMATION .................................................................. 2 3.0 SCOPE OF INVESTIGATION ............................................................................... 3 4.0 RECORDS REVIEW ............................................................................................. 4 4.1 General ........................................................................................................ 4 4.2 Environmental Source Information .............................................................. 9 4.3 Physical Setting Sources ........................................................................... 12 5.0 INTERVIEWS ...................................................................................................... 16 6.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE .................................................................................. 17 6.1 General Requirements............................................................................... 17 6.2 Specific Observations at Phase I Property ................................................ 17 7.0 REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF INFORMATION .............................................. 21 7.1 Land Use History ....................................................................................... 21 7.2 Conceptual Site Model............................................................................... 24 8.0 CONCLUSIONS .................................................................................................. 27 9.0 STATEMENT OF LIMITATIONS ......................................................................... 28 10.0 REFERENCES .................................................................................................... 29 List of Figures Figure 1 - Key Plan Figure 2 - Topographic Map Drawing PE3003-1 - Site Plan Drawing PE3003-2 - Surrounding Land Use List of Appendices Appendix 1 Chain of Title Current Plan of Survey Aerial Photographs Site Photographs Appendix 2 MOE Freedom of Information Request and Response City of Ottawa HLUI Search Results TSSA Correspondence MOE Well Records Appendix 3 Qualifications of Assessors Report: PE3003-1 May 30, 2013 Page i paterson group Phase I – Environmental Site Assessment Ottawa Kingston North Bay Commercial Properties, 1445 and 1451 Wellington Street West Ottawa, Ontario EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Assessment Paterson Group was retained by Mizrahi Developments to conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) of the properties located at 1445 and 1451 Wellington Street West, in the City of Ottawa, Ontario. The purpose of this Phase I- Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I-ESA) was to research the past and current use of the site and study area and to identify any environmental concerns with the potential to have impacted the subject property. According to the historical research, 1445 Wellington Street was first developed with the present-day commercial building (originally a residential dwelling) in the late 1890s or early 1900s, and 1451 Wellington Street was developed with the present-day commercial building between 1930 and 1942, with an addition constructed in the 1970s. The property at 1451 Wellington Street West was used as a retail fuel outlet and automotive service garage prior to the mid-1970s, at which time the underground storage tanks and pumps were reportedly removed. Surrounding property use has generally been commercial and residential, with a retail fuel outlet located approximately 25 m to the south of the site at 369 Island Park Drive. Previous subsurface investigations at 1451 Wellington Street West identified the presence of contaminated soil and groundwater at the subject site. A previous designated substance survey (DSS) at 1451 Wellington Street West identified the presence of asbestos in the drywall joint compound in the basement portion of the addition, but did not identify any additional ACMs. Following the historical research, a site inspection of the subject site and the Phase I ESA study area was conducted. The subject site is currently occupied by the above- noted buildings. The property at 1445 Wellington Street is a restaurant (Bella’s Bistro Italiano), and the property at 1451 Wellington Street West is currently a car wash and detailing business (Pro-Shine Car Wash). The site inspection did not identify any additional potential environmental concerns with respect to the subject site. The results of the historical research, personal interviews, and the site inspection identified several potential environmental concerns with respect to the subject site, including the historical presence of an automotive service garage and retail fuel outlet at 1451 Wellington Street and the presence of a retail fuel outlet at 369 Island Park Drive. Report: PE3003-1 May 30, 2013 Page ii paterson group Phase I – Environmental Site Assessment Ottawa Kingston North Bay Commercial Properties, 1445 and 1451 Wellington Street West Ottawa, Ontario Recommendations Based on the results of the assessment, in our opinion, a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment is required for the property in order to assess the soil and groundwater conditions at 1445 Wellington Street West and to meet the objectives of O.Reg. 153/04 as amended by O.Reg. 269/11. It is our understanding that the subject property is to be redeveloped. As part of the redevelopment of the property, the existing site buildings will be demolished. Prior to the demolition of the building at 1445 Wellington Street West, a designated substance survey (DSS) will be required to be conducted in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Report: PE3003-1 May 30, 2013 Page iii paterson group Phase I – Environmental Site Assessment Ottawa Kingston North Bay Commercial Properties, 1445 and 1451 Wellington Street West Ottawa, Ontario 1.0 INTRODUCTION At the request of Mizrahi Developments, Paterson Group (Paterson) conducted a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA) of the properties located at 1445 and 1451 Wellington Street West, in the City of Ottawa, Ontario. The purpose of this Phase I ESA was to research the past and current use of the site and study area and to identify any environmental concerns with the potential to have impacted the subject property. Paterson was engaged to conduct this Phase I ESA by Dr. Mahdi Tajbakhsh of Mizrahi Developments. The offices of Mizrahi Developments are located at 126 Hazelton Avenue, Toronto, Ontario. Dr. Tajbakhsh can be reached by telephone at (416) 922-4200. This report has been prepared specifically and solely for the above noted project which is described herein. It contains all of our findings and results of the environmental conditions at this site. This Phase I-ESA report has been prepared in general accordance with the agreed scope-of-work and the requirements of Ontario Regulation 153/04 as amended by O.Reg. 269/11 (Environmental Protection Act), and also complies with the requirements of CSA Z768-01. The conclusions presented herein are based on information gathered from a limited historical review and field inspection program. The findings of the Phase I - ESA are based on a review of readily available geological, historical and regulatory information and a cursory review made at the time of the field assessment. The historical research relies on information supplied by others, such as, local, provincial and federal agencies and was limited within the scope-of-work, time and budget of the project herein. Report: PE3003-1 May 30, 2013 Page 1 paterson group Phase I – Environmental Site Assessment Ottawa Kingston North Bay Commercial Properties, 1445 and 1451 Wellington Street West Ottawa, Ontario 2.0 PHASE I PROPERTY INFORMATION Address: 1445 and 1451 Wellington Street West, Ottawa, Ontario. Legal Description: Lots 1, 2, 3, and the west half of Lot 4 north of Richmond Road, Registered Plan 145, in the City of Ottawa, Ontario. Property Identification Number: 04030-0154; 04030-0155. Location: The subject site is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Wellington Street West and Island Park Drive, in the City of Ottawa, Ontario. The subject site is shown on Figure 1 - Key Plan following the body of this report. Latitude and Longitude: 45° 23' 51" N, 75° 44' 31" W. Site Description: Configuration: Approximately rectangular. Site Area: 0.18 hectares (approximate). Zoning: TM11 – Traditional Mainstreet Zone, Subzone 11. Current Use: 1445 Wellington Street West is occupied by a two- storey commercial building (former residential dwelling) occupied by Bella’s Bistro Italiano, and associated parking areas. 1451 Wellington Street West is occupied by