anthony correale phase i esa - graham's night club - bryan, texas

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Phase I Environmental

Site Assessment Report - Rev. 081407

Graham’s Night Club

1600 S College Avenue

Bryan, Texas 77801

Prepared for

Dr. Won-Bo Shim and Ms. Angelyn Hilton

202J Peterson Building, Texas A&M

University

College Station, TX 77840

Prepared by

VSBA Texas, LLC

208 Peterson Building, Texas A&M

University

College Station, TX 77840

Job Number: E01-234-PES-ASU-LBP

02/16/2016

Table of Contents

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Title Page……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1

Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………………………………...2-3

Detail Report......................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.0 General Information........................ .........................................................................................................2

2.0 Executive Summary.................................................................................................................................. 2

2.1 Subject Property Description................................................................................................................ 2

2.2 Data Gaps.............................................................................................................................................. 3

2.3 Recommendations................................................................................................................................. 4

3.0 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 7

3.1 Purpose................................................................................................................................................. 7

3.2 Scope of Work.......................................................................................................................................7

3.3 Significant Assumptions ......................................................................................................................7

3.4 Limitations and Exceptions................................................................................................................7-8

3.5 Special Terms and Conditions...................................................................................................................8

3.6 Reliance.................................................................................................................................................... 8

4.0 Site Description.........................................................................................................................................8

4.1 Location and Legal Description.............................................................................................................8

4.2 Activity/Use Limitations....................................................................................................................... 8

4.3 Site and Vicinity Description.................................................................................................................9

4.4 Current Use of Property........................................................................................................................ 9

4.5 Description of Structures and Other Improvements.............................................................................. 9

4.6 Adjoining Property Information......................................................................................................... 10

5.0 User Provided Information.................................................................................................................... 10

6.0 Records Review.....................................................................................................................................10

6.1 Standard Environmental Records Sources..................................................................................... 10-15

6.2 Additional Environmental Record Sources........................................................................................ 15

6.3 Physical Setting Sources...................................................................................................................... 15

6.3.1 Topography..................................................................................................................................... 16

6.3.2 Surface Water Bodies.....................................................................................................................16

6.3.3 Geology and Hydrology.................................................................................................................16

6.4 Historical Use........................................................................................................................................16

6.4.1 Historical Summary........................................................................................................................ 16

6.4.2 Title Records................................................................................................................................... 17

6.4.3 City Directories............................................................................................................................... 17

6.4.4 Aerial Photos................................................................................................................................... 17

6.4.5 Sanborn/Historical Maps................................................................................................................ 17

6.4.6 Other Environmental Reports.........................................................................................................17

6.4.7 Building Department Records........................................................................................................ 18

6.4.8 Other Land Use Records............................................................................................................... 18

6.5 Environmental Liens and Activity/Use Limitations............................................................................ 18

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7.0 Site Reconnaissance................................................................................................................................. 18

8.0 Interviews................................................................................................................................................ 18

9.0 Other Environmental Considerations....................................................................................................... 18

9.1 Asbestos-Containing Materials........................................................................................................ 18-19

9.2 Lead-Based Paint................................................................................................................................19-20

9.3 Radon..................................................................................................................................................... 21

9.4 Wetlands................................................................................................................................................. 21

9.5 Microbial Contamination (Mold)..................................................................................................... 21-22

9.6 Client Specific Requests........................................................................................................................ 22

Appendices

Appendix A: Bryan Zoning Map...................................................................................................................... 24

Appendix B: TCEQ Central Registry—Atofina Chemicals........................................................................ 25-27

Appendix C: TCEQ Central Registry— K D Timmons Inc............................................................................. 27

Appendix D: TCEQ Central Registry—Maaco Auto Painting & Bodywork.................................................. 28

Appendix E: TCEQ Central Registry—Ready 2 GO....................................................................................... 29

Appendix F: TCEQ Central Registry—Transit Mix Concrete Materials......................................................... 30

Appendix G: Aerial Maps................................................................................................................................. 31

Appendix H: Sanborn Fire Insurance Map....................................................................................................... 32

Appendix I: Site Surveillance Photographs................................................................................................. 32-34

Appendix J: 1999 TCEQ Study of Finfeather Lake Water............................................................................... 35

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Detail Report

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Detail Report

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1.0 General Information

Project Information: Graham’s Night Club E01-234-PES-ASU-LBP

Consultant Information: VSBA Texas, LLC Administration Building, 400 Bizzell Street College Station, TX 77843 Phone: 123-456-7890 Fax: 123-456-7890 E-mail Address: [email protected] Inspection Date: 02/02/2016 Report Date: 02/09/2016

Site Information: Graham’s Night Club 1600 S College Avenue College Station, TX 77801 County: Brazos Latitude, Longitude: 30.654507, -96.370727 Site Access Contact: Dr. Won-Bo Shim, Angelyn Hilton Client Information: Dr. Won-Bo Shim and Ms. Angelyn Hilton 202J Peterson Building, Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77840

Site

Assessors:

Anthony Correale

Briana Lindsley

Valeria Martinez

Samantha Murray

Valeria Martinez, Samantha Murray, Anthony Correale, Briana Lindsley Vice Presidents/Engineering

Senior

Reviewers:

Valeria Martinez, Samantha Murray, Anthony Correale, Briana Lindsley Vice Presidents/Engineering

mailto:[email protected]


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EP Certification:

I declare that, to the best of my professional knowledge and belief, I meet the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in 312.10 of this part.

Valeria Martinez, Samantha Murray, Anthony Correale, Briana Lindsley - Vice Presidents/Engineering

AAI Certification:

I have the specific qualifications based on education, training, and experience to assess a property of the nature, history, and setting of the subject property. I have developed and performed the all appropriate inquiries in conformance with the standards and practices set forth in 40 CFR Part 312.

Valeria Martinez, Samantha Murray, Anthony Correale, Briana Lindsley - Vice Presidents/Engineering

2.0 Executive Summary

2.1 Subject Property Description

The Subject Property is located on the West side of S College Avenue and to the East of the railroad tracks intersecting Bryan,

Texas. The Subject Property is currently occupied by The Grahams Night Club. The predominant use of the immediate neighborhood is primarily Industrial/Commercial properties, and Multi-Family Residential

properties to the East. The overall surrounding properties site usage is commensurate to the subject Site.

2.2 Data Gaps

This report presents the findings of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) conducted by VSBA Texas, LLC on the

subject property (the "Site"). This assessment was performed in accordance with the "Standard Practice for Environmental Site

Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process," issued by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM

Standard E1527-05). During the course of this investigation, VSBA Texas, LLC made appropriate due diligence inquiries into the

previous ownership and uses of the Site consistent with good commercial or customary practice in an effort to minimize the

Client's exposure to liability by conducting "all appropriate inquiry" necessary to establish the innocent landowner defense under

CERCLA. The following data gaps apply to this investigation: No information gathered from Brazos Central Appraisal District, City of Bryan Directory, Brazos County Health Department,

Texas Commerce Department, and the Texas Health Department. The significance in these data gaps are minimal in the scope of

the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA).

2.3 Recommendations &

Conclusion

VSBA Texas, LLC has performed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment in conformance with the scope and limitations of

ASTM Practice E 1527-13 of the property located at 1600 S College Avenue in College Station, TX 77801, the subject property.

This assessment has revealed evidence of recognized environmental conditions in connection with the subject property. Texas,

LLC has reached the following conclusions and recommendations regarding recognized areas of environmental concern:

1. Further investigate the status of the multiple industrial, hazardous solid wastes, and sludge permits to ensure the current

owner has records to demonstrate substantial compliance with spill prevention requirements.

2. Using a Geoprobe® conduct continuous soil borings throughout the property and any anomalies depicted by GPR and

all underground storage tanks. Submit samples for laboratory analysis using Methods 8260 and 8270 for volatile organic

compounds (VOCs) and semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), respectively and 8 RCRA heavy metals.

3. Using a Geoprobe®, conduct groundwater samples from locations throughout the property to determine if historical

occupancy has affected the subject property.


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Based on information obtained by VSBA Texas, LLC during the performance of this project, this assessment has revealed

evidence of recognized environmental conditions in connection with the subject property and a Phase II Environmental Site

Assessment is recommended.

3.0 Introduction

3.1 Purpose

The purpose of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) was to evaluate the current and historical conditions of the

Subject Property in an effort to identify recognized environmental conditions in connection with the Subject Property. A recognized environmental condition is defined by ASTM as: Recognized Environmental Condition - The presence of or likely presence of any hazardous substances or petroleum products on a

property under conditions that indicate an existing release, a past release, or a material threat of a release of any hazardous

substances or petroleum products even under conditions in compliance with laws. The term is not intended to include de minimis

conditions that generally do not present a material risk to public health or the environment and that generally would not be the

subject of an enforcement action if brought to the attention of appropriate government agencies. The identification of recognized environmental conditions in connection with the subject property may impose an environmental

liability on owners or operators of the site, reduce the value of the site, or restrict the use or marketability of the site, and therefore,

further investigation may be warranted to evaluate the scope and extent of potential environmental liabilities. The legal section of Subcommittee E50.02 on Environmental Assessments In Commercial Real Estate Transactions provides the

following background to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), as amended

including amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), 42 USC § 9601 et seq. The background to

CERCLA, commonly known as the Superfund law, outlines the potential liability for the cleanup of hazardous substances,

available defenses to such liability, appropriate inquiry under Superfund, statutory definition of hazardous substances, petroleum

products and petroleum exclusion to CERCLA, and reasons why certain environmental-hazards are excluded from the scope of

Superfund and this practice and Practice E 1528 (Transaction Screen only)[1].

[1] ASTM E 1527-05; Appendix X1; Legal Background To Federal Law And The Practices On Environmental Assessments In

Commercial Real Estate Transactions

3.2 Scope of Work

The Phase I ESA conducted at the Subject Property was in general accordance with ASTM Standard E 1527-05 and included the

following: - Review of previous environmental site assessments (if available); - Records review; - Evaluation of information and preparation of the report provided herein: Typically, a Phase I ESA does not include sampling or testing of air, soil, groundwater, surface water, or building materials.

These activities would be carried out in a Phase II ESA, if required.

3.3 Significant Assumptions

It is assumed that this investigation is being conducted to identify recognized environmental conditions concerning the subject

property, and to permit the user to satisfy one of the requirements to qualify for the innocent landowner defense to CERCLA

liability. This investigation may mention but does not fully address non-scope considerations such as, but not limited to, radon,

lead in drinking water, mold, wetlands, regulatory compliance, cultural and historical resources, industrial hygiene, health and

safety, ecological resources, endangered species, indoor air quality, and/or high voltage power lines, although, one or more may

be mentioned in the report as a business environmental risk concern.

3.4 Limitations and Exceptions

Along with all of the limitations set forth in various sections of the ASTM E 1527-05 protocol, the accuracy and completeness of

this report may be limited by the following: Access Limitations - Significant


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Physical Obstructions to Observations - Moderate Outstanding Information Requests - None Historical Data Source Failure - None Other - None It should be noted that this assessment did not include a review or audit of operational environmental compliance issues, or of any

environmental management systems (EMS) that may exist on the property.Some of the information presented in this report was

provided through existing documents. The information and conclusions contained in this report are based upon work undertaken by trained professional and technical

staff in accordance with generally accepted engineering and scientific practices current at the time the work was performed. The

conclusions and recommendations presented represent the best judgment of VSBA Texas, LLC based on the data obtained from

the work. Due to the nature of investigation and the limited data available, VSBA Texas, LLC cannot warrant against

undiscovered environmental liabilities. Conclusions and recommendations presented in this report should not be construed as

legal advice. Should additional information become available which differs significantly from our understanding of conditions presented in this

report, we request that this information be brought to our attention so that we may reassess the conclusions provided herein.

3.5 Special Terms and Conditions

Authorization to perform this assessment was given by the client Angelyn Hilton, Texas A&M University on February 2, 2016.

Instructions as to the location of the property, access, and an explanation of the property and facilities to be assessed were

provided by Angelyn Hilton. All information was presumed to be correct and accurate as presented.

This assessment was conducted on behalf of, and for the exclusive use of the Client, identified herein, and is intended solely as a

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of the subject Site.

3.6 Reliance

This report has been prepared for the sole benefit of the client. The report may not be relied upon by any other person or entity

without the express written consent of VSBA Texas, LLC and the client with the following exceptions(s): None.

4.0 Site Description

4.1 Location and Legal Description

TARGET PROPERTY INFORMATION

ADDRESS(s):

Graham’s Night Club 1600 S College Avenue Bryan, Texas 77801

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

All of the Graham’s Night Club location on 1600 S College Ave. has been outlined in red in the certain Map entitled, “Aerial Map of Graham’s Night Club and Adjacent Neighboring Properties.” This Map was obtained from Google Earth and cropped using imaging software to enhance the site locations focused on in the image.

4.2 Activity/Use Limitations

There were no environmental liens found for the subject site. There were no activity and use limitations (ALU's) found for the subject site. The City of Bryan has provided the following zoning restrictions:

Lot zoned as:

South College Business

6Z – Gary Kazner


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Zoning Map Located in Appendix (Appendix A)

4.0 Site Description

4.3 Site and Vicinity Description

The property is currently designed as a night club for entertainment in the downtown Bryan area. There is ample automobile parking to the north/northwest of the structure as a paved concrete parking lot. The property site is bounded by a wooded area to the north, South College Avenue and the gas station/mini-market Ready 2 GO to the east, a fence line and a subdivision to the south, and a wooded area with a train track running north-south to the west. There are no adjacent National Wetlands. There are no records to indicate that the property is within close proximity of any coal sites. The street directly east of the site is considered a moderate use city thoroughfare into and out of the downtown area.

The predominant use of the immediate neighborhood is primarily commercial/retail, single and multi-family residential units. There are no heavy industrial or coal sites surrounding the property, but there are manufacturing areas within 0.3 miles to the north of the property and within 0.2 miles across Finfeather Lake and the wooded area to the west. The adjoining and surrounding sites usage is commensurate to that of the subject site.

4.4 Current Use of Property

The subject property is currently managed by Danny Reyes.

The primary use associated with these businesses is retail/commercial operations which are producing "de minimus" levels of contaminants to the exterior environment and are commensurate with the surrounding areas. According to the City of Bryan, the parcel is zoned as a South College Business property. The operations occurring at the site are in keeping with the zoning limitations.

Tenant Name Location Type of Use Comments

Graham’s Night Club 1600 South College Avenue

Night Club / Entertainment Venue

There are some concerns with this tenant in the form of environmental tobacco

smoke. See section 9.6 of this report.

4.5 Description of Structures and Other Improvements

The current building located upon the site was designed as a freestanding entertainment complex. The building appears to be a single story structure. The building appears to be consisting of solid masonry unit of concrete supplies. There is a small entryway coming from the north of the building to the parking lot with pillars and tile. The roof is not visible for detail. The site ground surface is primarily flat. The entire site is composed of the built structure, the parking lot and the surrounding prairie/woodland growth around the property. Minimal surface drainage is provided by the site.

Size of Property (approximate) 23,000 sq. ft. General Topography of Property Flat

Adjoining and/or Access/Egress Roads Road access from South College Avenue northbound past House Street. Paved or Concrete Areas (including parking) Concrete parking to the north.

Unimproved Areas Woodland/prairie land to the north and west appear natural and untampered.

Landscaped Areas North face of the structure appears to have a grass/landscaped outline Surface Water N/A

Potable Water Source City of Bryan, Texas Sanitary Sewer Utility City of Bryan, Texas

Storm Sewer Utility City of Bryan, Texas Electrical Utility Bryan Texas Utilities

Natural Gas Utility Bryan Texas Utilities


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4.0 Site Description (continued)

4.6 Adjoining Property Information

The predominant use of the immediate neighborhood is mixed use for commercial and residential properties. The area is older in appearance and property/infrastructure conditions are similar to that of lower income.

The overall surrounding properties site usage is commensurate to the subject site. From the research gathered, VSBA Texas, LLC identified the following properties in the immediate vicinity:

Direction From Site Occupant Use Comments

Southeast Aggieland Auto/Frank’s Auto

Body

Commercial Auto Repair Shop

This site is primarily used a commercial property for the reparations of automobiles. There are multiple inactive underground storage tanks and it is an inactive spare tire collection site. There is potential for RECs from this location.

East Memorial Funeral Chapel

Commercial This site is primarily used for funeral services. There is little likelihood of impact to the subject site.

East (same property)

Ready 2 GO

Parking Lot This site is primarily used a commercial property as a gas station and convenience store. Leaking underground storage tanks were remediated from the property in 1987 and 1989 and now 3 active underground storage tanks supply customers on the property. There is high potential for RECs from this location

5.0 User Provided Information

5.1 Specialized Knowledge

No specialized knowledge in connection with the subject property or facility operations was identified by the user/client. VSBA

Texas, LLC’s only knowledge of the subject Site is contained herein.

5.2 Valuation Reduction for Environmental Issues

No environmental issues were identifiable, due to lack of sufficient information. Therefore no value reduction is foreseeable at

this time. However, a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) would further confirm the presence of environmental issues.

5.3 Owner, Property Manager, and Occupant Information

It was reported, that the subject Site may be undergoing a sales transaction, whereby Dr. Won-Bo may be purchasing the

property from a private party. The intentions of the Dr. Won-Bo Shim is to refurbish the property and return the Site to a

functional and aesthetically pleasing state.

5.4 Reason For Performing Phase I

The Phase I ESA is being conducted as part of environmental due diligence prior to property transfer.

6.0 Records Review

6.1 Standard Environmental Records Sources

VSBA Texas, LLC used the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ’s) Central Registry Database for the bulk of the fact finding. Supplemental information was found on the Brazos Central Appraisal District website and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Treatment, Storage and Disposal (TSD) List and EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Information System (CERCLA) List for possible hazardous waste, National Priority List (NPL), brownfield, and Superfund sites. The number of listed sites identified within the approximate minimum search distance (AMSD) from the Federal and State environmental records database listings specified in ASTM Standard E 1527-05 are summarized in the following table. Detailed information for sites identified within the AMSDs is provided below, along with an opinion about the significance


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of the listing to the analysis of recognized environmental conditions in connection with the subject property. Copies of the some copies of some of the TCEQ Central Registry Database sites examined can be found in the appendix (Appendices B-F).

6.0 Records Review (continued)

6.1 Standard Environmental Records Sources (continued)

Although there were some hits of concern, the bulk of the files were either inactive/closed (no further action), notifications of waste generation or small controlled releases, or past leaking underground storage tanks (LUSTs) with remediation taken. Some concerns are the Ready 2 GO gas station located on the same property which has had LUSTs in the past and still operates with 3 USTs. The site is also surrounded by manufacturing companies to the north and west so contamination is possible from the various processes in the area. Other sites still active were of little environmental concern to the subject site.

(Site Condition Information in Appendices B-F)

Table 6.0a

Database List Subject Property Listings

Total Number of Listings

Environmental Concern Posed to the Subject Property

Federal NPL Sites (< 1 mile) N 0 None

Federal CERCLIS Sites (< 0.5 mile) N 0 None Federal CERCLIS NFRAP Sites (Property & Adjoining) N 0 None

RCRA CORRACTS Sites (< 1 mile) N 0 None RCRA TSD Facilities (< 0.5 mile) N 0 None

RCRA SQG (Target & Adjacent) N 0 None

RCRA LQG (Target & Adjacent) N 0 None Federal ERNS Sites (Target Property Only) N 0 None

State HW Sites (< 1 mile) N 8 Limited

State CERCLIS Sites (< 0.5 mile) N 0 None

Landfill/SW Disposal Sites (< 0.5 mile) N 0 None LUST Sites (< 0.5 mile) N 25 Moderate

UST/AST Sites (<1.0 mile) N 39 Limited

UST/AST Sites (Property & Adjacent) N 11 High

6.2 Additional Environmental Record Sources

Table 6.0b

Column #1: Property Name (distance from Graham’s Night Club in miles [mi.])

Column #2: Property Address

Column #3: Air New Source Permit (ANSP) – Active or Inactive

Column #4: Brownfield Site Assessment Location (BSAL) – # of permits / Active or Inactive (Date

Removed/Remediated/Permit ending)

Column #5: Industrial and Hazardous Solid Waste Permit (IHSWP) – Active or Inactive

Column #6: Scrap Tire Collection Site (STCS) – Active or Inactive


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Property Name

Property Address ANSP BSAL IHSWP STCS

Atofina Chemicals (0.21 miles)

1306/1414/ 1500 S College Avenue

3 / Inactive (2009)

Airfoil Impellers (0.47 miles)

2010 Fountain Avenue

Inactive

Action Plumbing (0.52 miles)


Arkema Bryan/Total Petro Chemical Inc. [Atofina Chemical] (0.10 miles)

201 Dodge Street

Active Active

Aggieland Auto/Frank’s Auto Body (0.12 miles)


Inactive

Bryan Bulk Plant (0.39 miles)


Inactive

Bryan Radiator Shop (0.39 miles)


Brazos Fuel and Supply (0.38 miles)

308 Dodge Street

Bug Clinic (0.18 miles)

1506 Cavitt Avenue

Batson Tire & Auto Center (0.28 miles)

1411 S Texas

Avenue

Finfeather Grocery Store (0.71 miles)

2208 Finfeather

Road

H&M Wholesale (0.36 miles)


Hy-Lay Hatcheries (0.34 miles)

1614 Finfeather Avenue

House of Tires (0.29 miles)

1401 S Texas

Avenue

Active

Kent Moore Cabinets (0.25 miles)


Active Active

Table 6.0b


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Table 6.0c Column #1: Property Name (distance from Graham’s Night Club in miles [mi.])

Column #2: Property Address

Column #3: Sludge Transportation Permit (STP) – Active or Inactive (Date Removed/Remediated/Permit ending)

Column #4: Underground Injection Well (UIW) – # of wells / content / Active or Inactive (Date Removed/Remediated/Permit ending)

Column #5: Underground Storage Tank (UST) – # of USTs / content / Active or Inactive (Date Removed/Remediated/Permit ending)

Column #6: Used Oil Collection Site (UOCS) – Active or Inactive

K D Timmons Inc. (0.41 miles)


Larry’s C & L Automotive / Autozone (0.29 miles)

1640 S Texas

Avenue

Maaco Auto Painting & Bodywork (0.25 miles)


Active Inactive

Noble Petro / U.S. Oil Bryan Terminal (0.33 miles)

1714 Finfeather

Road

Active Active

Ready 2 GO (0.0 miles/same property address)


Transit Mix Concrete Materials (0.22 miles)


Inactive Inactive

UPS (0.62 miles) 2301 Fountain Avenue

Inactive


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Property Name

Property Address STP UIW UST UOCS

Atofina Chemicals (0.21 miles)

1306/1414/ 1500 S College Avenue

Airfoil Impellers (0.47 miles)


Action Plumbing (0.52 miles)


Inactive (2009)

Arkema Bryan/Total Petro Chemical Inc. [Atofina Chemical] (0.10 miles)

201 Dodge Street

20 / Ferrous Sulfate / Active

1 / Diesel / Inactive (1987)

Aggieland Auto/Frank’s Auto Body (0.12 miles)


3 / Gasoline / Inactive (1987)

Bryan Bulk Plant (0.39 miles)


Bryan Radiator Shop (0.39 miles)


1 / Used Oil /

Inactive (1992)

Brazos Fuel and Supply (0.38 miles)

308 Dodge Street

2 / Petroleum / Inactive

(1980)

Active

Bug Clinic (0.18 miles)


1 / ? / Inactive (2013)

Batson Tire & Auto Center (0.28 miles)

1411 S Texas

Avenue

2 / ? / Inactive (1992)

Finfeather Grocery Store (0.71 miles)

2208 Finfeather

Road

5 / Petroleum / 2 Active 3 Inactive

(1996)

H&M Wholesale (0.36 miles)


4 / ? / Inactive (2013)

Inactive

Hy-Lay Hatcheries (0.34 miles)

1614 Finfeather Avenue

1 / ? / Inactive (1985)

House of Tires (0.29 miles)

1401 S Texas

Avenue

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6.3 Physical Setting Sources

Physical Setting Source GeoCheck is provided to assist the environmental professional in forming an opinion about the impact of potential contaminant migration.

Assessment of the impact of contaminant migration generally has two principle investigative components: 1. Groundwater flow direction, and 2. Groundwater flow velocity.

Groundwater flow direction may be impacted by surface topography, hydrology, hydrogeology, characteristics of the soil, and nearby wells. Groundwater flow velocity is generally impacted by the nature of the geologic strata.

The general topographical gradient is General North Based upon the Site setting and surrounding areas and business operations, there is little likelihood that contamination would be brought to the subject Site.

Kent Moore Cabinets (0.25 miles)


K D Timmons Inc. (0.41 miles)



(1998)

Larry’s C & L Automotive / Autozone (0.29 miles)

1640 S Texas

Avenue

Active

Maaco Auto Painting & Bodywork (0.25 miles)


Noble Petro / U.S. Oil Bryan Terminal (0.33 miles)

1714 Finfeather

Road

8 / Hydrogen Peroxide Solution / Inactive (2009)

Ready 2 GO (0.0 miles/same property address)


8 / Gasoline / 3 Active 5 Inactive (1987 or

1989)

Transit Mix Concrete Materials (0.22 miles)


4 / Petroleum / Inactive (1990 or

1995)

UPS (0.62 miles) 2301 Fountain Avenue


(1990)


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6.3 Physical Setting Sources (continued)

6.3.1 Topography

The building site has an altitude of 109 meters, with a latitude of 30.654507 and longitude of -96.37072699. The site is located in an industrial area of Bryan, TX with many other buildings located around it. There is a lake and stream located in close proximity to the night club. This city is located in the blackland and prairies ecoregion of Texas.

6.3.2 Surface Water Bodies

The closest surface water is Fin Feather Lake which is >0.5 mile to the West. There is also a nearby stream that is unnamed and flows into Fin Feather Lake. The groundwater aquifer flow direction could not be determined.

6.3.3 Geology and Hydrology

Search Radius for Site Specific Data: 0.5 miles

Status: None

Other Location Relative to TP: 1/4 mile - 1/2 mile South/Southeast & Southeast

Measured Depth to Water: 5-7 feet.

Depth to Bedrock Min: Unknown

Depth to Bedrock Max: Unknown

Corrosion Potential - Uncoated Steel: Unknown

Hydric Status: 0

Soil Drainage Class: Classified as urban land, no soil drainage information available.

Hydrologic Group: No ratings on irrigation, or hydrology.

Soil Surface Texture: 87% Urban Land and 13% Unknown

Soil Component Name: Urban Land

6.4 Historical Use

6.4.1 Historical Summary

Historical information identifying the past site use was obtained from a variety of sources as detailed in the Appendix of this report and included: City Directories, Aerial Photographs, Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, Topographic Maps, and other historical Information.

There were no unusual entries which would bear further investigation. The records bear little history into the site.


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6.4 Historical Use (continued)

6.4.2 Title Records

There was no access to title records due to insufficient information available online and insufficient funding.

6.4.3 City Directories

City directories have been published for cities and towns across the U.S. since the 1700s. Originally a list of residents, the city directory developed into a sophisticated tool for locating individuals and businesses in a particular urban or suburban area. Twentieth century directories are generally divided into three sections: a business index, a list of resident names and addresses, and a street index. With each address, the directory lists the name of the resident or, if a business is operated from this address, the name and type of business (if unclear from the name). While city directory coverage is comprehensive for major cities, it may be spotty for rural areas and small towns. ASTM E 1527 specifies that a "review of city directories (standard historical sources) at less than approximately five year intervals is not required by this practice." (ASTM E 1527-00, Section 7.3.4, page 12.).

The available information for the site under assessment is available online.

6.4.4 Aerial Photos

ASTM E 1527-3.3.3 aerial photographs--photographs taken from an airplane or helicopter (from a low enough altitude to allow identification of development and activities) of areas encompassing the property. Aerial photographs are often available from government agencies or private collections unique to a local area. Area coverage was available for 2014.

The available aerial photograph information for the site under assessment is outlined in the Appendix (Appendix G). There are no unusual documents that would bear further investigation identified. The aerial photos are open source information from Google Earth and Google Maps.

6.4.5 Sanborn/Historical Maps

Sanborn Maps are fire insurance archive maps that date back to the late 1800's. These maps are a useful tool for the environmental professional to determine the building and prior use of a target and surrounding properties. Based on client-supplied information, fire insurance maps for the following years were identified: 1938-1950. The following Sanborn Map is available in the Appendix (Appendix H).

The available information for the site under assessment is outlined in the attached abstract. There are no unusual entries that would bear further investigation.

6.4.6 Other Environmental Reports

No previous environmental reports were identified by Benchmark UPIN Inc. or made available by the client/user during the Phase I ESA.


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6.4 Historical Use (continued)

6.4.7 Building Department Records

A screen of the building and planning permits were attempted to be accessed from the City of Bryan for the subject Site and those surrounding. There were no entries which would bear further investigation or there was no information present.

6.4.8 Other Land Use Records

There were no other land use records available.

6.5 Environmental Liens and Activity/Use Limitations

An environmental lien review was not conducted due to limitations in funding to retrieve any known records.

7.0 Site Reconnaissance

Site reconnaissance includes a visual investigation of the boundaries of the property, The periphery of on-site structures is

normally observed along with interior accessible common areas, manufacturing, storage and maintenance areas. As VSBA

Texas, LLC did not speak to the client for the Phase I ESA, a limited site reconnaissance was utilized for the external portions

of the site and the adjacent neighbor Ready 2 GO. Pictures and description of the site photographs are located in the Appendix

(Appendix I).

8.0 Interviews

Interviews are generally conducted of reasonably attainable individuals likely to have pertinent historical information of the subject site. As VSBA Texas, LLC did not speak to the client for the Phase I ESA, no interviews were conducted.

9.0 Other Environmental Considerations

9.1 Asbestos-Containing Materials

Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM):

A material is considered by the EPA to be asbestos-containing if at least one sample collected from the area shows asbestos present in an amount greater than one percent (> 1%).

Removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials (ACM) must be performed in accordance with state and national environmental/department of labor work practice requirements and notification. As VSBA Texas, LLC did not have access to the site for a site reconnaissance; ACM could not be identified. By examining the age of the standing structure, VSBA Texas, LLC would advise that there is potential for possible ACM presence.

Presumed Asbestos Containing Materials (PACM):

As VSBA Texas, LLC did not have access to the site for a site reconnaissance; PACM could not be identified. By examining the age of the standing structure, VSBA Texas, LLC would advise that there is potential for possible PACM presence.

General:

Materials are considered by the EPA to be asbestos-containing if at least one sample collected from the area shows asbestos present in an amount greater than one percent (> 1%). Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) are regulated by federal, state, and local agencies.

The EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) requires an inspection and identification for asbestos on facilities that are to undergo demolition or renovation work. Materials found to contain asbestos may need to be removed prior to the start of such demolition/renovation work.


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EPA groups asbestos containing materials (ACM) into three (3) types:

Friable ACM - Asbestos containing materials that can reduce to powder by hand pressure such as, thermal system insulation (TSI), acoustical ceiling plaster.

Category I non-friable ACM - asbestos-containing resilient floor coverings or VAT, asphalt roofing products, packings and gaskets.

Category II non-friable ACM - any material, excluding Category I materials, that when dry, cannot be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

It is possible for any of the above types of ACM to become Regulated Asbestos Containing Materials (RACMs) under the Standard. RACMs are defined as:

9.0 Other Environmental Considerations (continued)

9.1 Asbestos-Containing Materials (continued)

Friable ACM:

Category I non-friable ACM that has become friable.

Category I non-friable ACM that has been or will be subjected to sanding, grinding, cutting, or abrading

Category II non-friable ACM which has already been or is likely to become crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by mechanical forces expected to act on the materials during demolition/renovation operations as covered by the Standard.

Removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials (ACM) must be performed in accordance with state and national environmental/department of labor work practice requirements and notification.

9.2 Lead-Based Paint

As VSBA Texas, LLC did not have access to the site for a site reconnaissance; lead-based paint could not be identified. By examining the age of the standing structure, VSBA Texas, LLC would advise that there is potential for possible lead-based paint presence.

9.0 Other Environmental Considerations (continued) . Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, the EPA set the action level for lead in drinking water at 15 parts per billion (ppb). This means that utility companies must ensure that water from a customer's tap does not exceed this level in at least 90% of the homes sampled. If water from the tap does exceed this limit, then the utility company must take certain steps to correct the problem. Utilities are also required to notify its customers of all violations of this standard. For further information regarding the local water service test results, contact the water district, which serves this metropolitan area.

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9.2 Lead-Based Paint (continued)

A clearance examination (visual inspection and dust sampling) should follow any activity, repair, remodeling, or renovation effort and any other work efforts that may disturb known or assumed lead-based paint in amounts that are above HUD's de minimis levels. Details concerning lead-safe work practices and acceptable lead-based paint hazard control methods can be found in the HUD "Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing." This document is available from the Web at www.hud.gov/offices/lead. Workers disturbing lead-based paint during maintenance, repair, or rehabilitation activities above HUD's de minimis levels must be trained in lead-safe work practices. For additional information regarding painting, home maintenance, and renovation work reference Lead Paint Safety: Field Guide for Painting, Home Maintenance, and Renovation Work (Source: EPA/CDC). The field guide is available from the HUD web site above, in English and Spanish. Information regarding lead-safe work practices training courses is available at The Lead Listing (www.leadlisting.org) and the HUD Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control web site (www.hud.gov/offices/lead) links to "Lead Training" and "Lead Training Curricula."

Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Plan

Except in the case of the complete removal of all lead-based paint, ongoing management and maintenance of lead-based paint hazards will be required. The Owner should assign responsibility for managing the various aspects of a lead-based paint hazard control program either to a trained consultant, or he or she should train one of the trusted existing staff members. This program should be described in a lead-based paint hazard control policy statement. The statement should document the Owner's awareness of the lead-based paint hazard problem and his or her intention to control it. The statement should also authorize a specific individual to carry out the lead-based paint hazard control plan.

OSHA Lead Regulation Summary

DOSH 8 CCR 1532.1 (d) (3) Basis of Initial Determination

The basis of initial determination or initial assessment of employee exposure will be employee exposure monitoring results and relevant considerations (e.g. observations, complaints) with the following two exceptions:

1. Where the employer has previously monitored for lead exposures, and the data were obtained in the past 12 months during closely similar workplace operations and conditions, the employer may rely on the earlier results; or

2. Where the employer has objective data, demonstrating that a particular product or material containing lead or specific process, operation, or activity involving lead cannot result in an employee exposure to lead at or above the AL (action level) during processing, use or handling, the employer may rely upon such data instead of implementing initial monitoring. Objective data confirming that materials or surface coatings contain less than 0.06% (600 parts per million) of lead may be used to demonstrate that employee exposure will not exceed the AL, as long as every unique surface or material has been sampled and analyzed.

The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has enacted an interim lead standard, which was adopted by the Cal/OSHA as 8 CCR 1532.1. The purpose of both standards is to protect construction workers from exposure to lead. OSHA is primarily concerned with activities that disturb lead-containing paints. Lead was used in most paints until the mid 1950's and was banned in amounts in excess of 0.06% by weight in 1978 for most non-industrial paints by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The new standard requires contractors and employers who perform paint removal activities to monitor their employees to determine whether they are being exposed in excess of the Action Level (AL) of 30 micrograms per cubic meter of air (ug/m3) over an eight-hour time weighted average (TWA) or the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 50 ug/m3 TWA. Monitoring is performed by personal exposure air sampling in controlled conditions.

Even when concentrations are below the AL, an employer must provide employees with High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filtered vacuums, wetting agents and hand-washing facilities. If the exposure exceeds the AL or the PEL, other procedures such as containing the area, decontamination facilities and medical monitoring are required.

OSHA has identified several activities that pose varying levels of potential lead exposure to laborers disturbing lead-containing paint. Estimated exposure levels of lead are founded on the activity itself, rather than the concentrations of lead present in paint. Therefore, as an example, paints that contain 0.5% versus 15% of lead by weight or 0.8 mg/cm2 versus 3.5 mg/cm2 of lead in paint could present the same levels of potential exposure to workers depending on the activities that cause the disturbance and the administrative and engineering controls that are followed.

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9.3 Radon

Radon gas is a product of the decay series that begins with uranium. Radon is produced directly from radium, which can be commonly found in bedrock that contains black shale and/or granite. Radon gas can migrate through the ground and enter buildings through porous concrete or fractures. Radon tends to accumulate in poorly ventilated basements. Long-term exposure to radon has been associated with lung cancer. No samples were taken as part of this study to confirm the presence of radon.

AREA RADON INFORMATION

Federal EPA Radon Zone for BRAZOS County: 3

Note: Zone 1 indoor average level > 4 pCi/L. : Zone 2 indoor average level >= 2 pCi/L : Zone 3 indoor average level < 2 pCi/L.

The EPA minimum action level for Radon is 4 pCi/L.

Reported Federal Area Radon Information for Zip Code: 77801

9.4 Wetlands

Finfeather Lake is located southwest of the site in question. In 1999, TCEQ monitored Finfeather Lake in compliance with

CWA 303(d) list. The findings of the joint monitoring operation with multiple state colleges yielding elevated levels of

metals present in the porewater chronic toxic testing units sampled. A table describing these values is located in the

Appendix (Appendix J).

9.5 Microbial Contamination (Mold)

As VSBA Texas, LLC did not have access to the site for a site reconnaissance; mold could not be identified. By examining the age and condition of the standing structure and adjacent area, VSBA Texas, LLC would advise that there is potential for possible mold presence.

Mold - Discussion

Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees; but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked eye and float through outdoor and indoor air. Mold may begin growing indoors when mold spores land on moist or wet surfaces. There are many types of mold; all require some level of moisture to grow.

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9.5 Microbial Contamination (Mold) (continued)

Molds are usually not a problem indoors unless mold spores land on a wet or damp surface and begin growing. Molds have the potential to cause health problems. Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins). Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Allergic responses include hay fever-type symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis). Allergic reactions to mold are common; they can be immediate or delayed. Molds can also cause asthma attacks in people with asthma who are allergic to mold. In addition, mold exposure can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold-allergic and non-allergic people. Symptoms other than the allergic and irritant types are not commonly reported as a result of inhaling mold. Research on mold and health effects is ongoing[4].

[4] Provided by the Environmental Protection Agency; A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home, September 2002

9.6 Client-Specific Items

As VSBA Texas, LLC did not speak to the client for the Phase I ESA, no client-specific items were requested.

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Appendices

A-J

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Appendix A This map is a zoning map of Bryan. Using the marker located on the

map in red, the client can identify that the site is zoned as South

College Business – 6Z.

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Appendix B This TCEQ Central Registry search yielded 4 separate results for

Atofina Chemicals and its subsidiaries and/or previous site owners.

RECs include 3 properties with inactive Brownfield Site

Assessments, Air New Source Permits, Industrial and Hazardous

Waste permitting, and USTs.

Appendix C This TCEQ Central Registry search yielded a result for the Dodge

Street location of K D Timmons Inc. (now Brazos Food and Supply).

RECs include a LUST remediation and used oil collection.

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Appendix D This TCEQ Central Registry search yielded a result for the South

College Avenue location of Maaco Auto Painting & Bodywork.

RECs include an Air New Source Permit and an inactive Industrial

and Hazardous Waste Permit.

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Appendix E This TCEQ Central Registry search yielded a result for the South

College Avenue location of Ready 2 GO. RECs include inactive

remediated LUSTs/USTs and currently active USTs.

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Appendix F This TCEQ Central Registry search yielded a result for the South

College Avenue location of Transit Mix Concrete Materials. RECs

include inactive Industrial and Hazardous Waste permitting, Scrap

Tire Collection Site, and USTs.

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Appendix G These aerial maps show the client’s site from two separate

perspectives. The aerial map from Google Earth shows the property

with infrastructure and vegetative growth, outline in red, and the

adjacent neighbors of concern outlined in yellow. The Google Maps

image shows the surrounding area in the proximity of the site in

Bryan with road markers.

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Appendix H This Sanborn historical map shows the site as of 1938-1950. The

Graham’s Night Club property is outlined in red, with the adjacent

neighbors of concern outlined in yellow. Historically, the 1600 South

College Avenue property looks undeveloped.

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Appendix I The 1

st image shows a street view of the site from South College

Avenue, heading southbound. Graham’s Night Club is in the center

of the frame, with the parking lot located to the north on the right.

The adjacent neighbor Ready 2 GO is located on the left (east) of the

structure behind the white car moving southbound.

The 2nd

image shows the right side of Graham’s Night Club. There is

a Baldor Generators truck shown on the image. Baldor is a

distributor of AC motors, Servo Motors, grinders, buffers, lathes,

and Gearmotors. The 3

rd image shows the front view of Graham’s Night Club.

The 4

th image shows the adjacent neighbor Ready 2 GO. There are

visible gas pumps on the property and Graham’s Night Club is

located on the right side.

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Appendix J This table shows the findings of the 1999 TCEQ Study of Finfeather

Lake Water for Metal Presence. Porewater samples were gathered

and then analyzed for metal and heavy metal levels to determine

toxicity. In summary, Finfeather has historically high arsenic levels

and this report shows an overall level above the EPA national limit

for water quality.