phase i environmental site assessment - city of garden grove

Copyright Pending, Proprietary Material PHASE ONE INC. Project No. 6025

PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT

FOR

CITY OF GARDEN GROVE PARCELS 1, 6-15 BROOKHURST TRIANGLE

GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA

DATED: OCTOBER 2004

SUBJECT SITE - OP01


October 25, 2004 Armando Morales City of Garden Grove 11222 Acacia Parkway Garden Grove, CA 92840 RE: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report Subject Site Location: Parcels 1, 6-15 Brookhurst Triangle, Garden Grove, California PHASE ONE INC. Project No. 6025 Dear Mr. Morales: Enclosed with this letter are copies of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report completed by PHASE ONE INC. for the site referenced above. As you will note in the report, our conclusions regarding the environmental condition of the site are summarized both in Section 1.0, Executive Summary, and Section 7.0, Conclusions and Recommendations. Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any questions regarding the environmental assessment, or if we can be of additional assistance. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Sincerely, Gina L. Collinson Business Development Enclosure


PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT REPORT

PARCELS 1, 6-15 BROOKHURST TRIANGLE GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA

PROJECT NO. 6025

BY

PHASE ONE INC.

THIS REPORT WAS PREPARED FOR THE SOLE USE AND BENEFIT OF OUR CLIENT, CITY OF GARDEN GROVE, AND IS BASED, IN PART, UPON DOCUMENTS, WRITINGS, AND INFORMATION OWNED AND POSSESSED BY OUR CLIENT. NEITHER THIS REPORT, NOR ANY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, SHALL BE USED OR RELIED UPON FOR ANY PURPOSE BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY OTHER THAN OUR CLIENT. ALL STANDARD TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND LIMITATIONS BY PHASE ONE INC. APPLY AT ALL TIMES AND FOR THIS REPORT AND ALL REPORTS ISSUED BY PHASE ONE INC.


TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS 1.1 FINDINGS 1.2 CONCLUSIONS SUMMARY 1.3 SITE FACTS 1.4 EXCEPTIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO ASTM E 1527 2.0 INTRODUCTION: PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF WORK 2.1 PURPOSE OF A PHASE I 2.2 SCOPE OF WORK 2.2.1 Site Description 2.2.2 Review of Existing (Historical) Information 2.2.3 Site Reconnaissance 2.2.4 Interviews 2.2.5 Conclusions and Recommendations 2.3 INTERPRETATION OF THE REPORT 3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION 3.1 SITE PHOTOGRAPH DESCRIPTIONS 3.2 GEOLOGIC AND HYDROLOGIC CONDITIONS 4.0 REVIEW OF EXISTING (HISTORICAL) INFORMATION 4.1 HISTORICAL AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH AND U.S.G.S. TOPOGRAPHIC MAP

REVIEW 4.2 HISTORICAL MAP REVIEW 4.3 HISTORICAL CITY OR STREET DIRECTORY REVIEW 4.4 AGENCY CONTACTS (RECORDS SEARCH) 4.4.1 Building Permits and Finish Schedule: Garden Grove Building Services, Central

Records 4.4.2 Fire Department Records: Garden Grove Fire Department 4.4.3 Health or Environmental Agency Records: Orange County Health Care Agency,

Records Department 4.4.4 Sanitation Agency Records: Orange County Sanitation District, Source Control 4.4.5 Water Quality Agency Records: California Regional Water Quality Control

Board, Region 8, SLIC and LUST Departments 4.4.6 Oil and Gas Agency Records or Maps: State of California, Department of

Conservation, Division of Oil & Gas (CDOG) 4.4.7 Other Regulatory Records Searched or Requested


4.5 ONE-MILE RADIUS REGULATORY DATABASE REVIEW 4.6 CHAIN-OF-TITLE ABSTRACT AND/OR REVIEW 4.7 CLIENT-SUPPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS 4.8 CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORIC SUMMARY 5.0 SITE RECONNAISSANCE 5.1 EXISTING STORAGE TANKS 5.2 PREVIOUSLY EXISTING STORAGE TANKS 5.3 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES STORAGE AND HANDLING 5.4 SPECIFIC HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES RECONNAISSANCE 5.4.1 Summary of Specific Hazardous Substances Reconnaissance 5.4.2 Details of Specific Hazardous Substances Sampling/Observations 5.5 POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBs) 5.6 CLARIFIERS, SUMPS, TRENCHES, FLOOR DRAINS, AND INDUSTRIAL

DISCHARGE SOURCES 5.7 SURFACE CONDITIONS 5.8 STRESSED VEGETATION 5.9 OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS OR CONDITIONS 5.10 VISUAL OBSERVATIONS, ADJOINING SITES 6.0 INTERVIEWS 7.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 7.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS 7.2 POTENTIAL OR POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 8.0 LIMITATIONS 9.0 FIGURES 10.0 APPENDICES A. SITE PHOTOGRAPHS B. SUMMARY OF AGENCY CONTACTS C. COPIES OF REGULATORY RECORDS D. ONE-MILE RADIUS REGULATORY DATABASE E. SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS DOCUMENTS F. INTERVIEW NOTES G. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION H. REFERENCES I. RESUMES J. ENVIRONMENTAL ACRONYMS AND SELECTED DEFINITIONS


LIST OF TABLES SECTION TITLE OF TABLE 1.2 Items of Environmental Concern (Major, Medium, or Minor) 1.2 Potential or Possible Environmental Conditions 3.1 Site Photograph Descriptions (Outdoors) 4.1 Historical Aerial Photographs and U.S.G.S. Topographic Map Review 4.3 Historical City or Street Directory Review 4.4 Summary of Oil and Gas Agency Records or Maps 4.5 Regulatory Database Review 4.8 Chronological Historic Summary 5.3 Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling 5.4 Specific Hazardous Substances 5.4 Suspect Asbestos Observation Results 5.5 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Suspected Equipment 5.7 Surface Conditions 5.10 Visual Observations, Adjoining Sites 6.0 Summary of Interviews

Copyright Pending, Proprietary Material 1-1 PHASE ONE INC. Project No. 6025

SECTION 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS 1.1 FINDINGS This report presents the results of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment conducted by PHASE ONE INC. at Parcels 1, 6-15 Brookhurst Triangle, Garden Grove, California (See Figure 1, Site Location Map). The Phase I assessment was undertaken at the request of Armando Morales in accordance with PHASE ONE INC.’s Standard Terms and Conditions, as outlined in PHASE ONE INC.’s Letter of Intent/Authorization for Project No 6025. The findings and conclusions of this investigation are based upon a review of historic site-use activities, contact with and records from governmental regulatory agencies, regulatory database searches, as well as a site reconnaissance and interviews with the client, site personnel, and possibly others who may have knowledge of various aspects of the subject site. At the time of this assessment, the subject site consisted of eleven (11) parcels totaling approximately 10 acres of land. Information gathered in the course of this assessment indicates that the subject site is currently owned by: Minh V. Tran; Kim Loc Tran; Stanbrook Offices, A Joint Venture; Jose Luis Gonzalez; M. Taylor Katz, Trustee; Herbert T. Friedlander, Trustee; 31st Kitts; John C. Nelson, Trustee; Joann Ayala, Trustee; Henry Chul Park; Young Sook Park; Jae Moon Choi; Jung Sun Choi; and Dale G. Ruebsamen and Kyong R. Ruebsamen, Trustees. The principal findings of PHASE ONE INC.’s Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for this site are as follows: The subject site is currently affected by

• No major environmental concerns; • No medium environmental concerns; • One minor environmental concern; and • Two potential or possible environmental conditions. • The potential for soil or groundwater contamination of the subject property from either

on- or off-site sources appears to be moderate. • The presence of asbestos-containing materials in or on the on-site structures is

suspected. Asbestos sampling is not recommended at this time. • Given the findings and conclusions of PHASE ONE INC.’s Phase I Environmental Site

Assessment, further investigation is recommended at this time.


• PHASE ONE INC. has performed this Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of the subject site in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM Practice E 1527 of the above-listed property. Any exceptions to, or deletions from, this practice are described in Section 1.4 of this report.

• This assessment has revealed no evidence of recognized environmental conditions in

connection with the property except for those listed in Section 1.2. 1.2 CONCLUSIONS SUMMARY Based on the findings of this Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, PHASE ONE INC. has identified no major, no medium, and one minor environmental concern currently associated with the subject site. Descriptions of any environmental concerns that may be associated with the subject site are given in the following table; these descriptions of concerns are given again in Section 7.0, Conclusions and Recommendations, along with recommendations as to how to address the concerns and the estimated costs of completing any recommended next-step action.

ITEMS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (MAJOR, MEDIUM, OR MINOR)

Concern #

Location Description

Description of Environmental Concern

Level of Concern

1 Subject site Automobile dealerships and several automobile repair facilities were observed on the subject site. A review of historical directories also revealed the presence of printing facilities on the subject site. Although an interior inspection of the subject structures could not be performed (no access was provided), historical and current operation practices are not known, however, those typically associated with these types of facilities include activities which may have impacted the subsurface with hazardous substances such as lubricating oils/greases, solvents, fuels, acids and/or bases, and other chemicals. In addition, several in-ground hydraulic lifts were observed on-site. Given the pre-1979 date of development of the subject property, it is possible that the hydraulic fluid currently or previously contained in this equipment may have contained PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), an extremely hazardous material. Since the lift mechanism extends below ground, there is a concern that the hydraulic fluids may have impacted the subsurface. Also, an area of heavy staining was observed on the west side of Lifetime Furniture, at 10151 Garden Grove Boulevard.

Minor

Note: PHASE ONE INC. classifies an environmental concern as a major, medium, or minor concern when it is one that involves a recognized environmental condition for which, in the opinion of PHASE ONE INC., further investigation, action and/or remediation is recommended. The distinction among major, medium, and minor concerns is based solely on the relative estimated dollar-costs of completing any next-step recommended action. Based on the findings of this Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, PHASE ONE INC. has identified two potential or possible environmental conditions currently associated with the subject site. Descriptions of any potential or possible environmental conditions that may be associated with the subject site are given in the following table. These descriptions of potential or possible conditions are given again in Section 7.0, Conclusions and Recommendations, along with recommendations as to how to address the potential or possible conditions, when such recommendations are called for.


POTENTIAL OR POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Potential Condition #

Location Description

Description of Potential or Possible Environmental Condition

2 Subject structures During the site reconnaissance, materials were identified that are suspected of containing asbestos. (See Section 5.4.2 for a complete list of suspect materials.) No samples of the suspect materials were taken. At the time of inspection, all of the materials appeared to be intact and undisturbed (that is, they appeared to be in a non-friable condition) and, thus, may not pose an immediate environmental concern. Still, these materials may become hazardous if they in fact contain asbestos and are subsequently damaged or disturbed, as, for example, in the course of remodeling. Asbestos-containing materials are considered to be hazardous materials, and their eventual disposal and handling are subject to federal and state regulatory guidelines.

3 Throughout site A pad-mounted transformer and numerous pole-mounted transformers were observed on-site. Given the pre-1979 date of development of the subject site, the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls- (PCBs) containing fluids in the transformers is suspected. No leakage or staining is visible on or around the transformers.

Note: PHASE ONE INC. classifies an environmental condition as a potential or possible condition, as distinct from a major, medium, or minor concern, when it involves issues that appear to pose no immediate threat to the subject site given the current knowledge of site conditions or it is the current commercial or customary practice to do so. This condition with time, groundwater movement, demolition or other disturbances, or sometimes with the acquisition of further information, may come to pose a long-term, immediate or chronic environmental risk; and/or this condition may appear to have a negligible monetary/physical impact on the subject property, and therefore, does not require additional investigation at this time. 1.3 SITE FACTS This report presents the results of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment conducted by PHASE ONE INC. at Parcels 1, 6-15 Brookhurst Triangle, Garden Grove, California (See Figure 1, Site Location Map). The Phase I Environmental Site Assessment was conducted at the request of Armando Morales in accordance with PHASE ONE INC.’s Standard Terms and Conditions, as outlined in PHASE ONE INC.’s Letter of Intent/Authorization for Project No 6025. Current Owner(s): Minh V. Tran; Kim Loc Tran; Stanbrook Offices, A Joint Venture; Jose Luis

Gonzalez; M. Taylor Katz, Trustee; Herbert T. Friedlander, Trustee; 31st Kitts; John C. Nelson, Trustee; Joann Ayala, Trustee; Henry Chul Park; Young Sook Park; Jae Moon Choi; Jung Sun Choi; and Dale G. Ruebsamen and Kyong R. Ruebsamen, Trustees

Current Occupants: See Appendix G Business Type: Automotive dealerships and repair; various commercial/retail stores Field Assessor: Christopher Carle Report Writer: Paolo Dizon Total # of Existing Buildings: 11


Parcel #: See Appendix G Address(es) Provided by Client: Parcel 1, 6-15 Brookhurst Triangle Total Sq. Ft. of Buildings: 50,000 Additional/Previous Address(es): 12755, 12753, 12865, 12911 Brookhurst Street; 10011, 10055,

10081, 10151 Garden Grove Boulevard (obtained during site walk), 12861 Brookhurst Street; 10071, 10115, 10111 Garden Grove Boulevard (provided by client), 12863 Brookhurst Street, 100015, 10021, 10031, 10041, 10045, 10051 Garden Grove Boulevard (obtained from directories), 10091 Garden Grove Boulevard (obtained from regulatory records)

Total Acreage of Land: Approximately 10 Date of Site Reconnaissance: October 15, 2004 Total # of Units: See Appendix G Specific Units Inspected: Only an inspection of the site’s exterior was possible Total # of Wells (water, oil, gas, other) observed on site: 0 Were enough (units/offices/buildings/acres) inspected to ensure that the inspection was homogenous? No Areas/Units that were inaccessible to the PHASE ONE INC. field assessor: No access was provided to the interior of the structures. Also, the canopied area located behind the fence in photograph OP12 was not inspected. The subject site obtains its potable water from municipal sources. The subject site disposes of its sewage through use of the municipal sewage system. The subject buildings are heated and/or cooled by a heating and air-conditioning systems which obtains its fuel from natural gas and/or electricity. Did the field assessor notice any unusual odors on or from the subject site or adjoining sites during the site reconnaissance? No


1.4 EXCEPTIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO ASTM E 1527 There are exceptions to ASTM E 1527. Historical information back to the property’s obvious first developed use or 1940 (whichever is earlier) was not reasonably ascertainable. In addition, an interview was requested of the site owners; however, no reply was received. Therefore, required questions were not answered. Also, no access was provided to the interior of the site structures.


SECTION 2.0 INTRODUCTION: PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF WORK 2.1 PURPOSE OF A PHASE I The purpose of this Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is to assess (1) the likelihood of contamination of the subject site as a result of either past or present land-use practices; and (2) the potential for future environmental contamination which may occur as a result of current conditions or operations and maintenance activities at either the subject site or properties adjoining the subject site, thereby identifying real or potential environmental or economic impact to the subject site. In this way, the client may satisfy a requirement to qualify for the innocent landowner defense to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) liability by completing “all appropriate inquiry into the previous ownership and uses of the property consistent with good commercial and customary practice.” To meet these objectives, PHASE ONE INC. attempted to complete the tasks outlined in this section except as noted in Section 1.4. 2.2 SCOPE OF WORK The Scope of Work followed by this assessment is designed to meet or exceed the standard practice set forth in the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Designation: E1527-00, “Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process.” 2.2.1 Site Description Site photographs were taken during the site reconnaissance on October 15, 2004. Photographs of the subject site are provided and labeled in Appendix A. Descriptions of the photographs are included in Section 3.0. PHASE ONE INC. reviewed pertinent, reasonably ascertainable information on the soil types and groundwater conditions in the vicinity of the subject site. For the purposes of this assessment, the depth from the ground surface and the direction (or gradient) of the groundwater flow are of particular significance. Such findings are used by PHASE ONE INC. report writers, in conjunction with additional information about environmental conditions on nearby sites, to assess the risk that is faced by the subject site from off-site sources of contamination. It should be noted that PHASE ONE INC.’s geological and hydrological research does not include investigation of seismological concerns (i.e., fault lines) that may affect the area of the subject site. Although the existence of faults in an area may be of concern to property owners and residents in that area, it is not considered to be an environmental concern, and so is not usually a component of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. (However, in the event that it is required, PHASE ONE INC. can assist the client in completing a seismological investigation.)


2.2.2 Review of Existing (Historical) Information For this assessment, PHASE ONE INC. may have reviewed reasonably ascertainable historical aerial photographs and United States Geologic Survey (U.S.G.S.) topographic maps of the subject site and vicinity. This review consisted of examining the reasonably ascertainable available photographs and topographic maps for evidence of activities on or development of the subject site and adjoining sites that may show an environmental condition or concern which may currently affect the subject site. The specific aerial photographs and U.S.G.S. maps that were reviewed for this assessment are identified and their environmentally relevant features are described in Section 4.1. PHASE ONE INC. may have also reviewed any reasonably ascertainable Historic Maps of the subject site and vicinity. Such maps have been prepared by fire insurance companies in order to determine the potential risk of fire damage to buildings in metropolitan areas. These maps have been produced since the mid-1850s and, for some areas, they are still produced today. For the purposes of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, these maps may contain helpful information on the ages and past uses of buildings, as well as information about on the storage of hazardous and flammable substances. However, because it was only worthwhile for fire insurance companies to map metropolitan areas, the scope of coverage of these maps is somewhat limited. If Historic Maps have provided coverage of the subject site, and if the specific maps were reasonably ascertainable, then the specific maps that were reviewed for this assessment are identified, and their environmentally relevant features described, in Section 4.2. One of the least known yet most complete and comprehensive historical sources is historical city or street directories. These texts may have been reviewed by PHASE ONE INC. to the extent that they have provided coverage of the subject site and were reasonably ascertainable. PHASE ONE INC. reviews historical city or street directories (also known as criss cross or reverse indexed directories) for information on the past occupants of and activities on the subject site and adjoining sites. These directories were prepared by companies that catered to the needs of salespeople by providing the names of the occupants at a given address (that is, unlike a traditional telephone book, the entries of a reverse directory are arranged by address, not by name). However, like Historical Maps, the scope of coverage of these directories is limited to mostly metropolitan areas. If they were reasonably ascertainable, they were reviewed and Section 4.3 contains listings of the current or past occupants of the subject site that were found by researching historical city or street directories. PHASE ONE INC. has contacted various state, county, and municipal agencies having current or past jurisdiction over the subject site, in an attempt to review reasonably ascertainable records that contain specific information about environmental conditions on the subject site that these agencies may have on file, or to establish that no environmentally relevant records are on file for the subject site. The client should be aware that most regulatory agencies file their records by address or corporate name (as opposed to parcel number or site name). If no specific address has been assigned to a site, then, typically, no environmental records related to the site will be forthcoming from the state, county, or municipal regulatory agencies. The findings of this records search are reported in Section 4.4, Agency Contacts. The addresses, phone numbers, names of the persons contacted within the various agencies are listed on the Regulatory Contacts Sheet, which is included in Appendix B. Copies of any records obtained from regulatory agencies can be found in Appendix C. In some instances, PHASE ONE INC. may not yet have received


a reply from one or more of the agencies that were contacted. (Some agencies will take six weeks or longer to reply to a verbal or written request.) In the event of such delays in response, rather than delaying the issuance of the report, PHASE ONE INC. has indicated in the report that a response to the request for records is pending, and a copy of the regulatory request form has been included in Appendix B. Any pertinent information that is subsequently received from the pending agency will be addressed and forwarded to the client in the form of an addendum to this report. PHASE ONE INC. has also reviewed a vendor-supplied, computer-generated federal, state, and regional one-mile regulatory database search in an effort to determine whether the subject site is listed on an agency environmental database and to identify possible regulatory-listed sites of concern within a one-mile radius of the subject site. In general, these documents list known or suspected hazardous-waste generators, release sites, landfills, unauthorized disposal sites, sites with registered underground storage tanks, and sites currently under investigation for known or suspected environmental violations or releases. In conjunction with the findings on the geological and hydrological conditions, information obtained from the database search can be used to assess the environmental risk faced by the subject site from past or present off-site sources of contamination. Additionally, the database search may provide information about on-site sources of contamination. The regulatory database review can be found in Section 4.5; a copy of the complete database search document and a detailed description of the databases that were searched are included in Appendix D. When requested, PHASE ONE INC. will compile and review a chain-of-title abstract for the subject property. The chain-of-title abstract can help the client and PHASE ONE INC. to better understand the history of the use of the subject site. The chain-of-title abstract is typically compiled from documents obtained from the County Recorder’s Office or Tax Assessor’s Office. The chain-of-title abstract review, if completed for this report, can be found in Section 4.6. The County Assessor also may be contacted to determine whether the subject site has been assigned addresses in the past which are different from its current address. It is the client’s responsibility to supply PHASE ONE INC. with any records of environmental liens or other such documents. On occasion, the client, the client’s representatives, or on-site personnel will make available environmental documents pertaining to the subject site. These documents may be prior Phase I Reports, environmental site remediation reports, foundation soil reports, or occupancy records, among others. If these are made available prior to the issuance of the report, PHASE ONE INC. will review the conclusions of these documents, which may help to confirm or disprove any tentative findings that PHASE ONE INC. has developed independently. If the client has supplied environmental documents for review as part of this assessment, the findings are included in Section 4.7. After the above information from existing historical records has been gathered, evaluated, and presented in separate subsections of the report, PHASE ONE INC. takes the separate findings and recompiles them into a single table, according to the chronology of the historical records. The reiteration of the historical material in this manner (called a Chronological Historic Summary) can help the client, as well as the field assessors and reviewers, gain a clearer perspective of the history of the subject site. The Chronological Historic Summary is presented in Section 4.8.


2.2.3 Site Reconnaissance A PHASE ONE INC. field assessor conducted a visual reconnaissance of the subject property on October 15, 2004 to identify observable signs of environmental impairments, including on-site operations and maintenance activities which may lead to possible environmental impairment. As a part of the site reconnaissance, PHASE ONE INC. visually inspected the site for obvious indications of:

• Existing and previously existing storage tanks (aboveground and underground) • Hazardous substances storage and handling • Clarifiers, sumps, trenches, and industrial discharge sources • Equipment which may contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (fluorescent light

ballasts are not inspected) • Indications of spillage of hazardous substances, and the general condition of

concrete, asphalt, soil, and other surfaces

• Indications of stressed vegetation as a result of on-site contamination During the site reconnaissance, PHASE ONE INC. field assessors commonly make note of basic compliance issues, which may be environmental in nature, however are not issues directly associated with the potential for site contamination (i.e., the specific objective of our assessment). However, as a service to our clients, and because these compliance issues may contribute to our overall understanding of site operations, PHASE ONE INC. completes a limited review of the site’s basic compliance status. The review of the site’s compliance status is not intended to be complete or comprehensive and may or may not include all items identified during the site reconnaissance. Again, the compliance review is not intended as a comprehensive compliance audit. Rather, the compliance review is only intended to aid PHASE ONE INC. in determining the likelihood that the subject site may have been impacted by releases of hazardous substances. When the storage or use of hazardous substances are encountered on a site, the PHASE ONE INC. field assessor will look for or inquire about the on-site presence of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). MSDSs are prepared by the manufacturers of hazardous substances (pursuant to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard), and they detail the components, dangers, and proper handling procedures for the hazardous substance for which they have been prepared. The presence or absence of MSDSs for on-site hazardous substances will be noted in 5.3, Hazardous Substances Storage and Handling. However, some sites may use or store hundreds of various chemical compounds. In such cases, it is practically impossible for the field assessor to match-up each substance with its corresponding MSDS. Still, the field assessor will inquire about MSDSs and copies of representative MSDSs that were made available will be included in Appendix G. PHASE ONE INC. inspected and reviewed information for the subject site regarding the presence of specific hazardous substances which are relatively common sources of environmental concern. The substances in question include:


• Common building materials that may contain or are suspected of containing asbestos • Radon (at elevated levels) • Lead-contaminated drinking water • Lead-based paints • Agricultural chemicals (from past or present agricultural activities) • Heavy metals and formaldehyde

Based on ASTM E1527-00, federal, state, and other regulatory agency guidelines, the following presumptions were in force when PHASE ONE INC. inspected the subject site for specific hazardous substances:

• Structures built after 1980 are considered asbestos-free. • Structures built after 1979 are considered lead-free (with respect to both water and

painted surfaces). • Fluorescent light ballasts will be considered PCB-free and will not be noted in the

report regardless of their date of manufacture, unless PHASE ONE INC. is instructed to do otherwise in writing by the client.

PHASE ONE INC. also inspected the properties that adjoin the subject site. In general, this inspection included a “drive-by” survey to note the operations which may pose an imminent or potential environmental threat to the subject site. 2.2.4 Interviews PHASE ONE INC. attempts to interview various individuals who may have knowledge of various aspects of the subject site. Typically, the interviewees might include:

• Current and previous owners • Site and operations managers • Tenants • Local regulatory personnel

The interviews are summarized in Section 6.0 and interview notes are included in Appendix F.


2.2.5 Conclusions and Recommendations Section 7.0, Conclusions and Recommendations, provides detailed descriptions of the environmental concerns or possible or potential environmental conditions that, in the professional opinion of PHASE ONE INC., currently affect the subject site. Section 7.0 also recommends or suggests the next-step actions that may be required to begin addressing the concerns or conditions. The essential information on a concern or condition at a given location is contained in the “Description of Concern” and the “Action Suggested” boxes of the table for that location. The identification, section, and page numbers refer to those sections in the report that describe the research tasks and findings behind the conclusions. This reporting method allows the reader to quickly go to those sections that are pertinent to the concern.

2.3 INTERPRETATION OF THE REPORT Following the completion of the tasks outlined above, PHASE ONE INC. prepared this report to present our findings and conclusions clearly and consistently. In an attempt to aid the reader and bring organization to pieces of seemingly unrelated information, PHASE ONE INC. has developed a report format that is both innovative and concise. Each piece of information is described in the context of the research or assessment task under which it was found, and each is assigned an identification number. Typically, an environmental concern will incorporate a number of specific findings. So, in Section 7.0, Conclusions and Recommendations, the various particular findings are grouped together and collectively presented with the description of the environmental concern that is corroborated by those findings.


SECTION 3.0

SITE DESCRIPTION The subject site is located within an area of predominantly commercial properties. On the date of the site reconnaissance, October 15, 2004, the subject site consisted of 11 parcels totaling approximately 10 acres of land. The following subsections describe the physical characteristics of the subject site. 3.1 SITE PHOTOGRAPH DESCRIPTIONS On October 15, 2004, a PHASE ONE INC. field assessor completed a reconnaissance of the subject site, at which time a number of photographs were taken to document the current condition and use of the site. Although the specific findings of the site reconnaissance are discussed in Section 5.0, Site Reconnaissance, the photographs are described in the following table, and photographed areas or items of concern are noted. The photographs themselves are mounted and labeled with identification numbers in Appendix A except for photograph OP01, the cover photograph. Also, the viewpoints of the photographs are indicated on Figure 2, Site Plan.

SITE PHOTOGRAPH DESCRIPTIONS (OUTDOORS)

ID #

Description (If a concern, why?)

Level of Concern

OP01 COVER PHOTO: A northeast-facing view of the subject site, the Brookhurst Triangle (Parcels 1, and Parcels 6-15) located at the northwest corner of Brookhurst Street and Garden Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove, California. The entire block consists of fifteen parcels. The subject site consists of eleven parcels totaling approximately 10 acres of land. More specifically, the subject site consists of the northernmost parcel on the northern half of the block (Parcel 1) and the entire southern half of the block (Parcels 6-15), excluding the northwestern parcels (Parcels 2-5). Automobile dealerships and repair facilities, as well as numerous commercial retail units, occupy the subject site. In view is a one-story wood-framed, stucco structure, with the addresses of 10011-10055 Garden Grove Boulevard (Parcel 10). This structure has numerous tenants, including hair salons, a yoga store, restaurants, and a cellular telephone business. Given the pre-1981 construction date of structures on-site, the presence of asbestos-containing materials is suspected. The PHASE ONE INC. assessor was not accompanied on the site reconnaissance. No access was provided to any of the on-site structures.

Potential

OP02 Another northeast facing view from the southwestern portion of the subject site. Observed from this area are a pole-mounted transformer and a pad-mounted transformer enclosed by a block wall. No stains were observed in the vicinity of either of the transformers. Given the pre-1979 development date of the subject site, the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in transformers on-site is suspected.

Potential

OP03 A northwest facing view of a structure occupied by Garden Grove Hyundai, located at 10081 Garden Grove Boulevard. The structure appears to be a two-story, wood-framed, stucco building. Auto repair is performed at Garden Grove Hyundai. In the distance are four pole-mounted transformers. No staining was noted at the base of any of the transformers.

Minor/ Potential

OP04 A north-facing view of the subject site. To the left and to the right in the photograph are the buildings at 10151 Garden Grove Boulevard. Both structures are occupied by numerous automotive repair tenants.

Minor

OP05 A north-facing view of another portion of 10151 Garden Grove Boulevard. The structure in view is occupied by Garden Grove Auto Sales and James Tire and Auto Repair.

Minor


ID #


Level of Concern

OP06 A west-facing view of the Lifetime Furniture store located at 10151 Garden Grove Boulevard. None

OP07 A west-facing view of the subject site. A storm water culvert is visible. Also, the transformers described in OP03 are visible.

Potential

OP08 A west-facing view near the northern boundary of 10151 Garden Grove Boulevard. Visible is a metal plate which has the letter “E” welded on it. Therefore, the plate appears to be electrical-related.

None

OP09 A south-facing view between the Lifetime Furniture structure and the James Tires and Auto Repair structure. In view is the asphalt-paved driveway area that separates the two buildings. The James Tire and Auto Repair structure was observed to have three to four hydraulic lifts within its service bay area. Given the pre-1979 construction date of the structure, the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the lifts is suspected.

Minor

OP10 A northeast-facing view in between the Lifetime Furniture structure and the James Tires and Auto Repair structure. In view is air-conditioning equipment utilized by the Lifetime Furniture structure. It appears that a substance has been disposed of in this area, as the soil in this area is darkly stained. Observed in the background is a portion of a vehicle transmission, a metal cart on wheels, and a tire rack. The cart contains transmission fluid or motor oil.

Minor

OP11 A southwest-facing view of the Focus Auto Sales car lot. In the distance are two pole-mounted transformers. Potential

OP12 A southwest-facing view of a structure located at 12865 Brookhurst Street. The structure is occupied by Focus Auto Sales and Tattoo Magic. A pole-mounted transformer is visible to the left. In the background, under the canopied area located behind the fence, automotive repair and maintenance services are conducted. No access was provided into this fenced area.

Minor/ Potential

OP13 A southwest-facing view of the northern boundary of 12865 Brookhurst Street. None

OP14 A southwest-facing view of an adjacent vacant area, Parcel 4. Construction equipment and construction debris were observed within this area.

None

OP15 A southwest-facing view of two structures at 12755 Brookhurst Street. These structures are occupied by multi-tenant commercial offices.

None

OP16 A south-facing view along the western portion of 12755 Brookhurst Street. None

OP17 A south-facing view along Brookhurst Way. In view are off-site pole-mounted transformers. None

OP18 A southeast-facing view of the adjacent vacant area. None

OP19 A northwest-facing view of the adjacent vacant area. Visible is what appears to be an underground vault. None

OP20 A south-facing view of the off-site vacant land area adjacent to the north of the 10011-10055 Garden Grove Boulevard structure. This portion of the site has a large area of stained surface soil/discolorations.

None

OP21 An east-facing view from the adjacent vacant lot north of the 10011-10055 Garden Grove Boulevard structure. None

OP22 An east-facing view along the southern boundary of 10011-10055 Garden Grove Boulevard. None

OP23 A west-facing view along the southern boundary of 10011-10055 Garden Grove Boulevard. On the driveway is a metal plate identified as “Edison.”

None

OP24 A south-facing view along the alley located in the center of the subject site. On both sides of the fences are automotive repair areas associated with the subject site. Within each of the buildings, numerous hydraulic lifts and automotive service areas were observed.

Minor

OP25 A northeast-facing view of an area where old vehicles are stored. In the background is another parking area for the automotive service centers and auto sales centers on the subject site. Also in view are two pole-mounted transformers. No stains were observed in the vicinity of the transformers.

Potential


ID #


Level of Concern

OP26 A northwest-facing view from the alley in between the Hyundai dealership and an automotive service center. In view to the left is the service area for the Hyundai dealership. Also in view are three mini-storage units. From behind the fence, automotive parts were observed stored in the storage units. Also, one drum and one bucket was observed in this area; one is labeled as “bearing grease,” and the other container appears to be a Penzoil container.

Minor

OP27 A north-facing view of the Garden Grove Hyundai facility. In the background is the area where automobiles are parked. The structure to the right is the automotive service area. Observed are raised vehicles on lifts.

Minor

3.2 GEOLOGIC AND HYDROLOGIC CONDITIONS The dominant native soil type in the vicinity of the subject site is Urban land, 0-2% slopes. It is not known whether or not imported fill materials were used during the grading or development of the site; therefore, it is not known whether or not fill material is a concern for the subject site. The elevation of the subject site appears to be 76 to 81 feet above mean sea level. Groundwater in the site vicinity is reported by Orange County Water District, Water Quality Department to flow towards the south at a depth of approximately 105 feet below ground surface. (Based on this information, a groundwater flow-direction arrow is marked on Figure 2, Plot Plan.) However, it should be noted that the flow direction and depth of groundwater may be influenced by rainfall, tidal activity (shore properties), and local groundwater pumping operations. It should also be noted that shallower, unreported, perched groundwater zones may occur in the immediate site vicinity. During the site reconnaissance and the review of historical maps and photographs, no waterways, no wetlands, no pits, no lagoons, and no ponds were seen to currently exist on the subject site. There were no waterways, no wetlands, no pits, no lagoons, and no ponds seen to previously exist on the subject site. In addition, no waterways, no wetlands, no pits, no lagoons, and no ponds were found on properties adjoining the subject site. According to FEMA Q3 Flood Data, the site is located within Zone X500, areas between limits of the 100 year flood and 500-year flood. Storm water discharge across the site appeared to flow towards the southwest. The storm water runoff appeared to discharge to culverts. The direction and destination of storm water discharge do not appear to be a source of environmental concern to the subject site.


SECTION 4.0

REVIEW OF EXISTING (HISTORICAL) INFORMATION 4.1 HISTORICAL AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH AND U.S.G.S. TOPOGRAPHIC MAP

REVIEW On October 15, 2004, PHASE ONE INC. contacted the University California Irvine, Main Library in an effort to review readily available historical aerial photographs and United States Geologic Survey (U.S.G.S.) topographic maps of the area of the subject site. The following table contains descriptions of the reasonably ascertainable aerial photographs and topographic maps that were reviewed. Any environmentally relevant features or items of environmental concern that were observed in these aerial photographs and topographic maps are noted. (A copy of a U.S.G.S. map, if available, has been included as Figure 1.)

HISTORICAL AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH AND U.S.G.S. TOPOGRAPHIC MAP REVIEW

ID #

Collection Reference #

Date of Document


Level of Concern

HP01 Aerial Photo 15SE

1964 Visible on the subject site are numerous structures which appear commercial in use. Several automobiles are also visible on-site. The areas to the west, across Brookhurst Way, appear to consist of both vacant land and commercial-type structures. The areas to the east, across Brookhurst Street, appear to consist of commercial-type structures and vacant land. The areas to the south of Garden Grove Boulevard appear to be developed with commercial-type structures. Several automobiles are also visible. The area to the north appears be developed with mixed commercial and residential use. Adjacent to the southwest, across Garden Grove Boulevard, is what appears to be a gas station.

None

HP02 Aerial Photo OC15

1/25/74 The subject site is developed with numerous commercial structures. The adjacent area to the north of the 10011-10055 Garden Grove Boulevard structure is developed with numerous commercial-type structures. The adjacent area to the west appear to be developed with mixed-commercial and residential use. The areas to the south, east, and north appear to be developed with commercial use.

None

HP03 USGS Topo Map

Anaheim Quad 7.5 min. series

1978 Numerous structures are evident on-site, as well as in the presently vacant area that adjoins the subject site. The subject site is adjoined to the north, south, east, and west by structures and areas depicted as a shaded region, suggesting dense development. The subject site is situated at approximately 76 to 81 feet above mean sea level and the topography slopes towards a southwesterly direction.

None

HP04 Aerial Photo I-21

1" = 1,200'

12/1985 The subject site is similar to its present-day configuration. However, the area adjacent to the north of the 10011-10055 Garden Grove Boulevard building is developed with commercial structures. The area immediately to the west, across Brookhurst Way, is developed with mixed commercial and residential use. The areas to the north, east, and south are developed with commercial use.

None

HP05 Aerial Photo P23

1"” = 1,200'

1998 The subject site and the adjacent sites are in their present-day configurations.

None


Note: Each aerial photograph was reviewed for subject property and, where applicable, adjacent property use. In addition, each photograph was reviewed to identify the presence of areas of dumping, staining, or aboveground storage tanks. Unless noted, such features were not identified from the review. 4.2 HISTORICAL MAP REVIEW On October 12, 2004, PHASE ONE INC. contacted the reference librarian at the Los Angeles Public Library in an effort to review readily available historical maps with coverage of the subject site and vicinity that might be included in their collections. However, a search of the reasonably ascertainable historical maps found that none provide coverage of the area of the subject site. 4.3 HISTORICAL CITY OR STREET DIRECTORY REVIEW On October 15, 2004, PHASE ONE INC. contacted the Santa Ana Library, History Room to review readily available historical city or street directories with coverage of the subject site and vicinity that might be included in this collection. Based on a review of the readily available directories, the following table lists the recorded occupants of the subject site and adjoining sites and makes note of areas or items of environmental concern and/or potential or possible environmental conditions.

HISTORICAL CITY OR STREET DIRECTORY REVIEW

ID #

Directory Date

Occupant of Site

Occupants of Adjoining Sites

Level of Concern

HD01 1979 (Haines)

Address: 10011 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Tiptoe No. 2

Address: 10041 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: No listing

Address: 10051 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Belair Camper Sales

Address: 10071 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Jer Jon Motors Inc.

Address: 10081 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Friedlander Auto IM, Herb Friedlander

Address: 12753 Brookhurst Street Description: Pool Plans Inc.

Address: 12861 Brookhurst Street Description: Bills Instant Printing, Bills Offset

Printing

Address: 12863 Brookhurst Street Description: Europa Co.

Address: 12865 Brookhurst Street Description: Security Records and Tax

Address: 12732 Brookhurst Street Description: Tarbell Realtors

Address: 12739 Brookhurst Street Description: US Carpet Cleaning, HM SE

Address: 12743 Brookhurst Street Description: Mannys Dental Laboratory

Address: 12745 Brookhurst Street Description: Security Realty and Swaim

Ernest Realtor

Address: 12747 Brookhurst Street Description: Amer Host Meet American

Address: 12752 Brookhurst Street Description: Shell Service Station GG,

Malouf Shell Service

Address: 12761 Brookhurst Street Description: Church Jesus Christ

Address: 12762 Brookhurst Street Description: Aqua Pride Pools

Address: 12763 Brookhurst Street Description: No listing

Address: 12765 Brookhurst Street Description: Alt Stanley E Insurance,

ECK Dan L IMS, Farmers

Minor


ID #

Directory Date

Occupant of Site


Level of Concern

Insurance Group

Address: 12772 Brookhurst Street Description: Cross Radio Service

Address: 12774 Brookhurst Street Description: RES Plumbing

Address: 12776 Brookhurst Street Description: Garden Grove Orthopedics

Address: 12791 Brookhurst Street Description: Smith Ford Company

Address: 12792 Brookhurst Street Description: Hullidan Electric, Electric

Energy, CNSL, Electrolock Electric Service

Address: 12798 Brookhurst Street Description: Garden Grove Printing

Address: 12801 Brookhurst Street Description: Smith Ford Co., Smith

Trumbell Leasing

Address: 12812 Brookhurst Street Description: Lesleis Schrader Inc., Realty

World, Diaz R.,

Address: 12852 Brookhurst Street Description: Ross Maher Furniture

Address: 12982 Brookhurst Street Description: McMahon’s Furniture Store

Address: 12741 Brookhurst Way Description: Brookhurst Hobby I and II

Address: 12743, 12744 Brookhurst Way

Description: No listing

Address: 12747 Brookhurst Way Description: Postmark

Address: 12749 Brookhurst Way Description: Artistic Hair Design

Address: 12751, 12761, 12765 Brookhurst Way

Description: Residential

Address: 12821 Brookhurst Way Description: No listing

Address: 12831 Brookhurst Way Description: Penny’s Pet Haven

Address: 12833 Brookhurst Way Description: Key Sales Mobile Steam and

Wash

Address: 12835 Brookhurst Way Description: Residential

Address: 12851 Brookhurst Way Description: Virgo Family Swim School


ID #

Directory Date

Occupant of Site


Level of Concern

Address: 12862 Brookhurst Way Description: Brandy Auto Sales

Address: 12882 Brookhurst Way Description: Charles Detail, Ken’s Paint

and Body, Klien Bobs Body Shop, Suave Custom Upholstery, Trip Brths Auto Spaces

Address: 12902 Brookhurst Way Description: Courtesy Car, Shannon Tom

S. Body Shop

Address: 12927 Brookhurst Way Description: Gates Plumbing, J Cot

Plumbing

Address: 12941 Brookhurst Way Description: Ace Garbage Service,

Hoogers Garbage Disposal Service

Address: 12945 Brookhurst Way Description: Ford Decorators

Address: 12982 Brookhurst Way Description: Clerico Don Auto Repair

Address: 9961 Garden Grove Boulevard

Description: Econo Lube Inc.


Description: Gay Nineties Car Wash




Description: Mid Co Chrysler Inc.


Description: Garden Grove Lincoln

HD02 1987 (Haines)

Address: 10011-10051 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: No listings


Address: 10081 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: C A Marine, Garden Grove Used Cars

Address: 10151 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Garden City Dodge, Smog Check

Station


Address: 12755 Brookhurst Street


Address: 12752 Brookhurst Street Description: 7 11 Food Store

Address: 12762, 12766 Brookhurst Street

Description: No listings



Address: 12776 Brookhurst Street Description: Dans Jewelry and Watch

Repair

Minor


ID #

Directory Date

Occupant of Site


Level of Concern

Description: Multi-tenant office building

Address: 12861 Brookhurst Street Description: Bills Instant Printing, Hardy William

Printing

Address: 12863 Brookhurst Street Description: The Nail Clinic

Address: 12865 Brookhurst Street Description: Happy Pictures

Address: 12911 Brookhurst Street Description: Camelot Auto Body

Address: 12791 Brookhurst Street Description: Campbell Ford Garden,

Smith Auto Consignment

Address: 12792 Brookhurst Street Description: Sugars Too


Address: 12801 Brookhurst Street Description: Campbell Ford Garden

Address: 12812 Brookhurst Street Description: LA Mobile Homes

Address: 12842 Brookhurst Street Description: Bakers Square

Address: 12852 Brookhurst Street Description: Ross Maher Furniture

Address: 12912 Brookhurst Street Description: Multi-tenant office building

Address: 12982 Brookhurst Street Description: McMans’ Furniture Store

Address: 13011Brookhurst Street Description: First Street Bank

Address: 12941 Brookhurst Way Description: Ace Garbage Disposal

Service, Hookers Garbage Disposal

Address: 12943 Brookhurst Way Description: Goldstar Maintenance

Company, National Painting Company, Orange Coast Maintenance

Address: 12945 Brookhurst Way Description: Sunshine Maintenance

Company

Address: 12947 Brookhurst Way Description: Apollo Janitorial Supply

Company, Hallelujah Painting

Address: 12741 Brookhurst Way Description: Brookhurst Hobbies



Address: 12747 Brookhurst Way Description: Hollywood Nails

Address: 12749 Brookhurst Way Description: Artistic Hair Design, Joey’s

Artistic Hair

Address: 12751 Brookhurst Way Description: Metro Maintenance, North

American Rest Equipment


ID #

Directory Date

Occupant of Site


Level of Concern




Address: 12851 Brookhurst Way Description: Virgo Family Swimming

School

Address: 12862 Brookhurst Way Description: Golden State Auto Sales

Address: 12864 Brookhurst Way Description: Carls Paint Palace, J & B

Auto Body, New West Motors

Address: 12882 Brookhurst Way Description: Auto West Body and Paint,

Car Masters Auto Body

Address: 12902 Brookhurst Way Description: A & John Body and Paint,

Courtesy Car, Juan’s Garage

Address: 9961Garden Grove Boulevard

Description: Econo Lube and Tune


Description: A1 Graphic Printing, Florist and Photo, DH Auto Sales and Leasing, Joyce Acupuncture, Okay Beer and Wine, Standard Spray Company, Video Supermarket


Description: Countywide AMC Jeep, Countywide Leasing, Countywide Rambler


Description: Orange County Volvo, Volvo Sales and Service

HD03 1992 (Haines)

Address: 10011 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Venus Cosmetics and Boutique

Address: 10015 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Syscom Company

Address: 10021 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Star Billiards

Address: 10031 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Ham Hung Restaurant

Address: 10035 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Pro TV and Stereo

Address: 13011 Brookhurst Street Description: First St Bk So Ca

Address: 12982 Brookhurst Street Description: McMahan’s Furniture and

Appliance


Address: 12902 Brookhurst Street Description: Ambulatory Foot Care,

Hook Donald W Dr., Garden Grove Optometry, Green Briar PLZ LSNG, McGraph P Kevin, OD, Waterfront

None


ID #

Directory Date

Occupant of Site


Level of Concern

Address: 10041 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Gold Beauty Salon, Gold Barber Salon

Address: 10045 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: International Trading

Address: 10051 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: O Matsu Restaurant

Address: 10055 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: ROK MC Veterans Association


Address: 10081 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Auto Dealers Software, Garden Grove

Used Cars



Address: 12861 Brookhurst Street Description: Hardy M Printing

Address: 12863 Brookhurst Street Description: Alphasonic Car Stereo

Address: 12911 Brookhurst Street Description: Emerald City Motors, Garden City

Motors, Garden Grove Body Shop

Cafe

Address: 12852 Brookhurst Street Description: Fraeeze Paint

Address: 12842 Brookhurst Street Description: Bakers Square

Address: 12812 Brookhurst Street Description: Mr. Beanbag


Address: 12796 Brookhurst Street Description: Sugars

Address: 12776 Brookhurst Street Description: Age and Echos




Address: 12941 Brookhurst Way Description: Orange Janitorial Supply,

Orange Truck Carpet

Address: 12943 Brookhurst Way Description: No listing

Address: 12945 Brookhurst Way Description: Sunshine Sign Co.

Address: 12947 Brookhurst Way Description: Joyce Acupuncture, and

Standard Spray Company

Address: 12741 Brookhurst Way Description: Brookhurst Hobbies




Address: 12749 Brookhurst Way Description: Hair Designs

Address: 12751 Brookhurst Way Description: Hwang San Hon Clinic




Address: 12833 Brookhurst Way Description: Apartments

Address: 12851 Brookhurst Way


ID #

Directory Date

Occupant of Site


Level of Concern

Description: Virgo Family Swimming School



HD04 1997 (Haines)

Address: 10011 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: H1 Trading Company, Twenty Second

Century Electronic Repair





Address: 10041 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Gold MD Barber Salon

Address: 10045 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Lees Carpet

Address: 10051 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Uhsim Japanese Restaurant

Address: 10055 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: ESS Fashion


Address: 10081 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Toyota Garden Grove Korean Dpt,

Garden Grove Used Cars


Address: 10151 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Multi-tenant auto repair facility


Address: 12755 Brookhurst Street (Indian Center)

Description: INPRST Mutual Insurance, Milton Financial and Accounting, Southern CA Indian, Swaim Ernest Realtor

Address: 12861 Brookhurst Street Description: Tattoo Magic

Address: 12865 Brookhurst Street Description: Sunshine Auto Sale

Address: 12911 Brookhurst Street Description: Den Transmission, KS Welding



Address: 12762 Brookhurst Street Description: Amco Appliance, American

Business Mail, Excel Appliance Service, Seabreeze Towing, Southern Pacific Printing, UP Shipping

Address: 12766 Brookhurst Street Description: AB Signs



Address: 12796 Brookhurst Street Description: Sugars


Address: 12812 Brookhurst Street Description: Hidden Secret Florist

Address: 12852 Brookhurst Street Description: Fraeeze Paint and Wall

Covering

Address: 12856 Brookhurst Street Description: Evans Sporting Goods



Address: 12902 Brookhurst Street Description: Ambulatory Foot Care,

Cook Donald W. Dr., Garden Grove Optometry, Shins Pro Hearing Aid, Tran Jennifer S., Van Thu K, Waterfront Cafe


Address: 12982 Brookhurst Street Description: McMayhen Furniture

Address: 13011Brookhurst Street Description: First St Bk So Ca

Address: 12741 Brookhurst Way Description: The Ladies Room

Address: 12743 Brookhurst Way

Minor


ID #

Directory Date

Occupant of Site


Level of Concern


Address: 12745 Brookhurst Way Description: The Recovery Room



Address: 12751 Brookhurst Way Description: Acupuncture and Herbs,

Hwang San Hong Clinic





School

Address: 12927 Brookhurst Way Description: SK Income Tax Service

Address: 12941 Brookhurst Way Description: Orange Janitorial Supply

Address: 12945 Brookhurst Way Description: M & P Dental Ceramics

Address: 12947 Brookhurst Way Description: Joyce Acupuncture,





Description: Chungs Food, GG Mini-market, Oriental Health Soup, Parks Restaurants, RS Television and VCR


Description: Polo Cosmetics, Seoul Plaza Hotel, Spring Garden


Description: Countywide Chrysler, Countywide Rambler


Description: Auto Center Auto Body, Orange County Volvo, Volvo Sales and Service

HD05 2003 Address: 12755 Brookhurst Street Description: 2000 Plus SMK Wholesale, Bartimore

Glen, Coast Assessment, Farmers


Minor


ID #

Directory Date

Occupant of Site


Level of Concern

Agency, Martatns Don, Martin Don, Mental Health Association of Orange County, Milton Financial ( an accounting service), New Tech Consumer Products, Swaim Ernest Realtor


Address: 12865 Brookhurst Street Description: Focus Auto Sales

Address: 10011 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Le Beau Hair Salon

Address: 10015 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Dahn Center


Address: 10031Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Ham Hung Restaurant

Address: 10035 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: B Investment

Address: 10041 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Gold Medal Barber Salon, Wholesale

Wireless


Description: Lees Carpet

Address: 10051 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Dai Shogun Japanese Restaurant

Address: 10055 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Net to Net

Address: 10071 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Darcy Hayman

Address: 10081 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Garden Grove Hyundai, Han Kook

Enterprises Inc., Toyota of Garden Grove Used Cars

Address: 10151 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: B T & A Auto Repair, DL & A Smog

Check and Repair, Garden Grove Auto Sales, German Auto Center, German Express, James Auto Center, Lifetime Furniture, Super 1 Auto Sales, Vund Tau

Address: 12911 Brookhurst Street Description: AM Auto Repair, KS Welding

Description: Econo Lube and Tube


Description: CH Sun Restaurants, Chungs Food, GG Mini-market, Mr. Sign, Oriental Health Soup


Description: Countywide Chrysler Jeep, Countywide Rambler Inc., Union Dodge Preown Center

Address: 12752 Brookhurst Street Description: 7-11 Food Store

Address: 12762 Brookhurst Street Description: American Business Mail,

Khara Towing, UP Shipping

Address: 12766 Brookhurst Street Description: Infinity Graphics and

Imaging, Lupita’s Furniture

Address: 12776 Brookhurst Street Description: Immortal Inc.

Address: 12792 Brookhurst Street Description: MH Builders Associates

Address: 12794 Brookhurst Street Description: Triple A Alarm

Address: 12796 Brookhurst Street Description: Triple A Alarm


Address: 12812 Brookhurst Street Description: Elite Construction Inc.

Address: 12842 Brookhurst Street Description: Cafe Casau

Address: 12852 Brookhurst Street Description: Fraeeze Paint Stores

Address: 12856 Brookhurst Street Description: Evans Sporting Goods

Address: 12902 Brookhurst Street Description: Cook, Donald W OD,

Dolphinshire, L., Garden Grove Optometry, Ken Stanton SOD, Shins Audiology and Hearing Ad Inc., Waterfront Cafe.


Address: 12982 Brookhurst Street Description: Lifetime Furniture



ID #

Directory Date

Occupant of Site


Level of Concern

Address: 12732 Brookhurst Street

Description: Nguyen Thanh Van DDS, Phyama Nhu Nguyen

Address: 12741 Brookhurst Way Description: Naturalization Testing

Centers







Address: 12833 Brookhurst Way Description: Apartments


School

Address: 12947 Brookhurst Way Description: Joyce Acupuncture,


Address: 12945 Brookhurst Way Description: Turbo TV

Address: 12943 Brookhurst Way Description: Jenny’s Cleaners

Address: 12941 Brookhurst Way Description: Joo Myong Sook KRN

Dancing Instructor Address: 12927 Brookhurst Way Description: Beacon Company, SK

Income Tax Service

4.4 AGENCY CONTACTS (RECORDS SEARCH) 4.4.1 Building Permits and Finish Schedule: Garden Grove Building Services, Central Records On October 11, 2004, PHASE ONE INC. submitted a written request to the Garden Grove Building Services, Central Records for copies of readily available building permits, original plumbing and finish schedules, building plans, zoning records, or other readily available, relevant documents pertaining to the subject site that may be on file with this agency. To date, a response to this request has not been received. Consequently, the review of these records (if there are any) is pending. Information that is subsequently received by PHASE ONE INC. from this agency will be forwarded to the client in the form of an addendum to this report. (A copy of the regulatory request document is included in Appendix B.)


4.4.2 Fire Department Records: Garden Grove Fire Department On October 12, 2004, PHASE ONE INC. submitted a written request to the Garden Grove Fire Department for copies of readily available records this agency may have on file for the subject site pertaining to hazardous substances storage, underground storage tanks, and other related environmental issues. To date, this agency has not responded to this request, and, consequently, the review of these records (if there are any) is pending. Information that is subsequently received by PHASE ONE INC. will be forwarded to the client in the form of an addendum to this report. (A copy of the regulatory request document is included in Appendix B.) 4.4.3 Health or Environmental Agency Records: Orange County Health Care Agency, Records

Department On October 12, 2004, PHASE ONE INC. contacted the Orange County Health Care Agency, Records Department for the purpose of reviewing readily available environmental records that may be on file with this agency for the subject site. To date, this agency has not responded to this request, and, consequently, the review of these records (if there are any) is pending. Information subsequently received by PHASE ONE INC. will be forwarded to the client in the form of an addendum to this report. (A copy of the regulatory request is included in Appendix B.) 4.4.4 Sanitation Agency Records: Orange County Sanitation District, Source Control On October 11, 2004, PHASE ONE INC. contacted Maria at the Orange County Sanitation District, Source Control for the purpose of reviewing readily available environmental records pertaining to industrial wastewater discharge permits, NPDES permits, and related documents on file with this agency for past and present businesses of the subject site. To date, this agency has not responded to this request, and, consequently, the review of these records (if there are any) is pending. Information subsequently received by PHASE ONE INC. will be forwarded to the client in the form of an addendum to this report. (A copy of the regulatory request is included in Appendix B.) 4.4.5 Water Quality Agency Records: California Regional Water Quality Control Board,

Region 8, SLIC and LUST Departments On October 12, 2004, PHASE ONE INC. contacted Annette at the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 8, SLIC and LUST Departments for the purpose of determining if past and present businesses at the subject site are listed on regulatory lists (such as leaking underground tank lists, site cleanup lists, etc.). To date, this agency has not responded to this request, and, consequently, the review of these records (if there are any) is pending. Information subsequently received by PHASE ONE INC. will be forwarded to the client in the form of an addendum to this report. (A copy of the regulatory request is included in Appendix B.)


4.4.6 Oil and Gas Agency Records or Maps: State of California, Department of Conservation, Division of Oil & Gas (CDOG)

PHASE ONE INC. reviewed readily available oil and gas maps of the subject site and vicinity. These maps were obtained from PHASE ONE INC.’s in-house library. The following table summarizes the results of this review.

SUMMARY OF OIL AND GAS AGENCY RECORDS OR MAPS

ID #

Date of Document

Description

Level of Concern

OG01 3/04/04 Based on a review of CDOG Map W1-6, it appears that no oil or gas wells are depicted on or in the vicinity of the subject site.

None

4.4.7 Other Regulatory Records Searched or Requested On October 12, 2004, PHASE ONE INC. contacted the California State Fire Marshal, Pipeline Division for the purpose of reviewing readily available environmental records that this agency may have on file for the subject site. To date, the California State Fire Marshal, Pipeline Division has not responded to this request for information, and, consequently, the review of these records (if there are any) is pending. Information that is subsequently received by PHASE ONE INC. from this agency will be forwarded to the client in the form of an addendum to this report. (A copy of a regulatory request document is included in Appendix B.) 4.5 ONE-MILE RADIUS REGULATORY DATABASE REVIEW The PHASE ONE INC. review of the computer-generated, one-mile radius regulatory database search document (the complete database search document is included in Appendix D) found that the subject site is a regulatory-listed site. The following tables lists sites that are either (1) located within a 1/4 mile of the subject site (that is, close enough, under certain conditions, to possibly constitute an environmental risk to the subject site), or (2) are sites that are further than 1/4 mile but still pose a concern to the subject site (that is, listed sites which may have experienced a release of hazardous substances of sufficient magnitude to constitute a regional threat or to have impacted the subject site).

REGULATORY DATABASE REVIEW

ID #

Map

Location #

Site Name and Location

Distance from Site (Miles)

Listing Agencies

Site Status (If a concern, why?)

Level of Concern

RE01 1 California Color

12865 Brookhurst St.

Subject site

RCRA The subject site is a reported generator of hazardous waste. No violations were noted.

None

RE02 2 A M Complete Auto Rpr

12911 Brookhurst St.

Subject site

RCRA The subject site is a reported generator of hazardous waste. No violations were noted.

None


ID #

Map

Location #

Site Name and Location

Distance from Site (Miles)

Listing Agencies

Site Status (If a concern, why?)

Level of Concern

RE03 3 Juans Garage

12902 Brookhurst Way

West of site

RCRA The listed site is a reported generator of hazardous waste. No violations were noted.

None

RE04 4 Auto West Body & Paint

12882 Brookhurst Way

West of site

RCRA The listed site is a reported generator of hazardous waste. No violations were noted.

None

RE05 5, 6 County Wide A M C Jeep Renault

County Wide Chrysler/Plymouth

10080 Garden Grove Blvd.

South adjacent

site

RCRA

UST

LUST

The listed site is a reported generator of hazardous waste. It is also reported in the underground storage tank listing. A leaking underground storage tank listing is associated with the listed site. However, the case is closed.

None

RE06 7,8 Patterson Dodge

Herb Friedlander Toyota

Toyota of Garden Grove (#2 Fac)


Subject site

RCRA

LUST

UST

The subject site is a reported generator of hazardous waste. A leaking underground storage tank is associated with the subject site, but the case is closed. Waste oil/used oil was reportedly leaked.

None

RE07 9 City of Garden Grove


Subject Site

LUST A release from an underground storage tank was reported. The case is closed.

None

RE08 10, 11 Orange County Volvo

Auto Center Auto Body Ic.

10120 Garden Grove Blvd., Unit B

South of site

RCRA

UST

The listed site is a reported generator of hazardous waste. An underground storage tank is also associated with the listed site. No violations were noted.

None

RE09 12 Garden City Dodge


Subject site

LUST A release from an underground storage tank was reported. The case is closed.

None

Note: 1) Map Location #s match the Map ID numbers of the sites used in the document located in Appendix D. 2) RCRA large- and small-quantity generator sites and sites with registered above or underground storage tanks are not included in the above table. Unless they have also been identified in certain other databases, these are not sites that are known or suspected hazardous waste release sites, thereby do not pose an immediate concern to the subject site. ERNS listings which are not on or adjacent to the subject site, release sites with a “no further action” status and LUST sites with a “case closed” status are not summarized in the above table because they are not likely to represent a concern for the site. These sites are listed in the document located in Appendix D. Listings of unmapped sites are reviewed to identify the subject site or any sites that are obviously adjacent to the subject property. Other unmapped sites are listed only in Appendix D.


4.6 CHAIN-OF-TITLE ABSTRACT AND/OR REVIEW At the request of the client, a chain-of-title abstract was not requested or completed for this project. 4.7 CLIENT-SUPPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS In the course of this assessment, PHASE ONE INC. was not provided with any additional documents for review regarding the environmental condition of the subject site by the client or the client’s representatives. 4.8 CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORIC SUMMARY The chronological historic summary of the reviewed photographs, maps, and regulatory agency files presented in the following table is a recompilation of the findings recorded in the preceding subsections of Section 4.0 (with the exception of the regulatory database listings, all or most of which do not bear on the history of the subject site). Also, each entry may only represent part of the information contained in the original entry, please see the corresponding section for full details. No new findings are introduced in this table. The rows of this table are organized in chronological order, according to the date of the document (which may diverge from the date of the event discussed in the document.) Information is reiterated in this recompiled format in order to assist the client as well as the PHASE ONE INC. field assessors and report writers in forming an overall picture of the environmental history of the subject site.

CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORIC SUMMARY

ID #

Date of Document

Type of Document

Description

Level of Concern

HP01 1964 Aerial or Topo Visible on the subject site are numerous structures which appear commercial in use. Several automobiles are also visible on-site. The areas to the west, across Brookhurst Way, appear to consist of both vacant land and commercial-type structures. The areas to the east, across Brookhurst Street, appear to consist of commercial-type structures and vacant land. The areas to the south of Garden Grove Boulevard appear to be developed with commercial-type structures. Several automobiles are also visible. The area to the north appears be developed with mixed commercial and residential use. Adjacent to the southwest, across Garden Grove Boulevard, is what appears to be a gas station.

None

HP02 1/25/74 Aerial or Topo The subject site is developed with numerous commercial structures. The adjacent area to the north of the 10011-10055 Garden Grove Boulevard structure is developed with numerous commercial-type structures. The adjacent area to the west appear to be developed with mixed-commercial and residential use. The areas to the south, east, and north appear to be developed with commercial use.

None


ID #

Date of Document

Type of Document

Description

Level of Concern

HP03 1978 Aerial or Topo Numerous structures are evident on-site, as well as in the presently vacant area that adjoins the subject site. The subject site is adjoined to the north, south, east, and west by structures and areas depicted as a shaded region, suggesting dense development. The subject site is situated at approximately 76 to 81 feet above mean sea level and the topography slopes towards a southwesterly direction.

None

HD01 1979 Directory (Haines)

Address: 10011 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Tiptoe No. 2


Address: 10051 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Belair Camper Sales

Address: 10071 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Jer Jon Motors Inc.

Address: 10081 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Friedlander Auto IM, Herb Friedlander

Address: 12753 Brookhurst Street Description: Pool Plans Inc.

Address: 12861 Brookhurst Street Description: Bills Instant Printing, Bills Offset Printing

Address: 12863 Brookhurst Street Description: Europa Co.

Address: 12865 Brookhurst Street Description: Security Records and Tax

None

HP04 12/1985 Aerial or Topo The subject site is similar to its present-day configuration. However, the area adjacent to the north of the 10011-10055 Garden Grove Boulevard building is developed with commercial structures. The area immediately to the west, across Brookhurst Way, is developed with mixed commercial and residential use. The areas to the north, east, and south are developed with commercial use.

None


ID #

Date of Document

Type of Document

Description

Level of Concern


Address: 10011-10051 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: No listings


Address: 10081 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: C A Marine, Garden Grove Used Cars

Address: 10151 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Garden City Dodge, Smog Check Station



Address: 12861 Brookhurst Street Description: Bills Instant Printing, Hardy William Printing

Address: 12863 Brookhurst Street Description: The Nail Clinic

Address: 12865 Brookhurst Street Description: Happy Pictures

Address: 12911 Brookhurst Street Description: Camelot Auto Body

None


ID #

Date of Document

Type of Document

Description

Level of Concern


Address: 10011 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Venus Cosmetics and Boutique

Address: 10015 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Syscom Company




Address: 10041 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Gold Beauty Salon, Gold Barber Salon

Address: 10045 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: International Trading

Address: 10051 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: O Matsu Restaurant

Address: 10055 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: ROK MC Veterans Association


Address: 10081 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Auto Dealers Software, Garden Grove Used Cars



Address: 12861 Brookhurst Street Description: Hardy M Printing

Address: 12863 Brookhurst Street Description: Alphasonic Car Stereo

Address: 12911 Brookhurst Street Description: Emerald City Motors, Garden City Motors, Garden Grove Body Shop

None


ID #

Date of Document

Type of Document

Description

Level of Concern


Address: 10011 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: H1 Trading Company, Twenty Second Century Electronic Repair





Address: 10041 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Gold MD Barber Salon

Address: 10045 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Lees Carpet

Address: 10051 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Uhsim Japanese Restaurant

Address: 10055 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: ESS Fashion


Address: 10081 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Toyota Garden Grove Korean Dpt, Garden Grove Used Cars


Address: 10151 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Multi-tenant auto repair facility


Address: 12755 Brookhurst Street (Indian Center) Description: INPRST Mutual Insurance, Milton Financial and Accounting, Southern

CA Indian, Swaim Ernest Realtor


Address: 12865 Brookhurst Street Description: Sunshine Auto Sale

Address: 12911 Brookhurst Street Description: Den Transmission, KS Welding

None

HP05 1998 Aerial or Topo The subject site and the adjacent sites are in their present-day configurations.

None

HD05 2003 Directory Address: 12755 Brookhurst Street Description: 2000 Plus SMK Wholesale, Bartimore Glen, Coast Assessment,

Farmers Agency, Martatns Don, Martin Don, Mental Health Association of Orange County, Milton Financial ( an accounting service), New Tech Consumer Products, Swaim Ernest Realtor


None


ID #

Date of Document

Type of Document

Description

Level of Concern

Address: 12865 Brookhurst Street Description: Focus Auto Sales

Address: 10011 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Le Beau Hair Salon

Address: 10015 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Dahn Center


Address: 10031Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Ham Hung Restaurant

Address: 10035 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: B Investment

Address: 10041 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Gold Medal Barber Salon, Wholesale Wireless


Description: Lees Carpet

Address: 10051 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Dai Shogun Japanese Restaurant

Address: 10055 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Net to Net

Address: 10071 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Darcy Hayman

Address: 10081 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: Garden Grove Hyundai, Han Kook Enterprises Inc., Toyota of Garden

Grove Used Cars

Address: 10151 Garden Grove Boulevard Description: B T & A Auto Repair, DL & A Smog Check and Repair, Garden

Grove Auto Sales, German Auto Center, German Express, James Auto Center, Lifetime Furniture, Super 1 Auto Sales, Vund Tau

Address: 12911 Brookhurst Street Description: AM Auto Repair, KS Welding

OG01 3/04/04 Oil & Gas Based on a review of CDOG Map W1-6, it appears that no oil or gas wells are depicted on or in the vicinity of the subject site.

None


SECTION 5.0

SITE RECONNAISSANCE

The current section of this report is a compilation of the observations made during the visual site inspection conducted by Christopher Carle on October 15, 2004. (Résumés of the field assessor, report writer, and reviewers are included in Appendix I.) 5.1 EXISTING STORAGE TANKS No evidence of any existing aboveground or underground storage tanks was observed on the subject site during the site reconnaissance or noted in the research conducted for this assessment. 5.2 PREVIOUSLY EXISTING STORAGE TANKS No evidence of previously existing aboveground or underground storage tanks was observed on the subject site during the site reconnaissance. 5.3 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES STORAGE AND HANDLING Hazardous or potentially hazardous substances are currently stored and handled on the subject site. Observations of such substances and activities that were made during the site reconnaissance are described in the following table. Compliance issues may also be addressed in a limited manner.

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES STORAGE AND HANDLING

ID #

Type of Substance

Location and Photo #

Qty.

Document-ation

Available?†

Description of Use and Status

Level of Concern

HMS01 Automotive lubricants/ fluids

By Lifetime Furniture (OP10), By alley (OP26)

Various No Containers were not stored properly and/or stains were observed by come containers

Minor

Note: † If yes, then copies of the MSDSs and/or Hazardous Manifests are provided in Appendix G. 5.4 SPECIFIC HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES RECONNAISSANCE 5.4.1 Summary of Specific Hazardous Substances Reconnaissance In addition to a general inspection of the subject site for evidence of the presence of hazardous substances or environmental concerns, a PHASE ONE INC. field assessor also conducted a reconnaissance for a set of specific hazardous substances. The results of this specific reconnaissance are given in the following table. If a specific suspected hazardous substance was sampled or otherwise


tested, this will be indicated in the table, and the results of the laboratory analysis or other tests will be given in Section 5.4.2.

SPECIFIC HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

ID #

Substance

Sampled?

Description

Level of Concern

SHS01 Asbestos No Given the pre-1981 construction date of the subject buildings, the use of asbestos-containing materials on or in the structures is suspected.

Potential

SHS02 Radon No The subject property is located in an area that is considered to have a low occurrence of radon; according to the California Department of Health Services’ California Statewide Radon Survey-Interim Radon Survey, 0.5% of homes in this region are predicted to have radon levels in excess of 4 pCi/l, the EPA-recommended action level. However, the occurrence of radon is site-specific; only testing can determine the actual radon level at the site.

None

SHS03 Lead water No Given the pre-1979 construction date of the subject buildings, it is possible the structure is equipped with leaded pipes and plumbing fixtures; however, since the site has been developed for commercial purposes, the likelihood that children would be affected is thought to be low.

None

SHS04 Lead paint No Given the pre-1979 construction date of the subject buildings, it is possible that lead-based paints have been used on site at some time in the past; however, since the site has been developed for commercial purposes, the likelihood that children would be affected is thought to be low.

None

SHS05 Agricultural chemicals No On the basis of the information reviewed for this assessment, it does not appear that the site was used for agricultural purposes in the past.

None

SHS06 Formaldehyde No Based on the information reviewed for this assessment, there is no indication that the material was used.

None

SHS07 Heavy metals No Based on the information reviewed for this assessment, there is no indication of the on-site employment or occurrence of any industrial processes or other activities that involve or are associated with the use of heavy metals.

None

Note: If the table indicates that a given substance has been sampled, then a related table can be found in Section 5.4.2, which will give the results of the laboratory analysis of the sample or samples. In addition, if site building substances are only suspected of containing asbestos (but were not sampled), Section 5.4.2 will include a detailed summary of the substances of concern.


5.4.2 Details of Specific Hazardous Substances Sampling/Observations No sampling or testing of suspected hazardous substances was performed or authorized for this assessment. The following table lists those materials that were identified as suspected asbestos-containing materials during the recent site reconnaissance.

SUSPECT ASBESTOS OBSERVATION RESULTS

ID #

I/O

Location

Materials

Appears to be in a Damaged or Friable

Condition?

A01 O Exterior walls Stucco No

A02 O Roof Roofing material No

I/O = Inside/Outside 5.5 POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBs) The PHASE ONE INC. site reconnaissance does not include checking on-site fluorescent light fixtures for potential PCB content. Although fluorescent light ballast may contain PCBs, the amount contained is considered to be so inconsequential that the ASTM (Standard Practice, E 1527-00, Sect. 8.4.2.10) has recently stated: “fluorescent light ballast likely to contain PCBs does not need to be noted” in a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report. During the site reconnaissance, equipment or materials known or suspected of containing PCBs were observed on site. The following table details the identified equipment or materials.


POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBs) SUSPECTED EQUIPMENT

ID #

I/O

Location

Equipment Type

Ownership (Public Utility, Site)

Level of Concern

PCB01 O Throughout site Pole-mounted transformers

Southern California Edison (SCE) operates and maintains transformers in the area of the subject property. When SCE receives a request for information regarding transformers, PHASE ONE INC. has experienced that SCE responds with a generic form letter; therefore, a request has not been made to SCE. In summary, SCE has sampled a statistically valid number of transformers in the area; however, they do not generally confirm if a specific transformer has been tested, even though a specific address and/or a specific identification number is provided.

Potential

PCB02 O Southwest of 10011-10055 Garden Grove Boulevard building

Pad-mounted transformer

Southern California Edison (SCE) operates and maintains transformers in the area of the subject property. When SCE receives a request for information regarding transformers, PHASE ONE INC. has experienced that SCE responds with a generic form letter; therefore, a request has not been made to SCE. In summary, SCE has sampled a statistically valid number of transformers in the area; however, they do not generally confirm if a specific transformer has been tested, even though a specific address and/or a specific identification number is provided.

Potential

PCB3 I Within automotive service bays

Hydraulic lifts Site Minor

Note: Each piece of equipment or material noted above is marked on Figure 2, Plot Plan, by the ID number given above. I/O = Inside/Outside 5.6 CLARIFIERS, SUMPS, TRENCHES, FLOOR DRAINS, AND INDUSTRIAL

DISCHARGE SOURCES No clarifiers, sumps, trenches, floor drains, or industrial discharge points were noted during the site reconnaissance.

5.7 SURFACE CONDITIONS During the site reconnaissance, areas of staining or other unusual surface conditions were observed on site. These observations are detailed in the following table.


SURFACE CONDITIONS

ID #

I/O

Approx. Size (ft2)

Approx. Depth

Suspected Substance

Description and Photo #

Level of Concern

SC01 O 25 Unknown Automotive fluids

Heavy staining was observed on the western portion of 10151 Garden Grove Boulevard structure. (OP10)

Minor

I/O=Inside/Outside 5.8 STRESSED VEGETATION No disfigured, discolored, dying, or otherwise stressed vegetation was observed on site during the site reconnaissance. 5.9 OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS OR CONDITIONS No evidence of further environmental concerns, conditions, and/or impairments was observed during the site reconnaissance, beyond that evidence that has already been noted in this section. 5.10 VISUAL OBSERVATIONS, ADJOINING SITES During the site reconnaissance, the PHASE ONE INC. field assessor also visually inspected and documented the use of those properties which adjoin the subject property. The observations of the adjoining properties made by Christopher Carle on October 15, 2004 and these properties’ past uses are summarized in the following table.

VISUAL OBSERVATIONS, ADJOINING SITES

ID #

Description

Level of Concern

VOA01 Northern View: Address: Unknown Company Name: N/A Apparent Current Use of Property: Vacant Previous Use of Property: Residential/Commercial

None

VOA02 Southern View: Address: 13011 Brookhurst Street, Unknown, 10080, 10022, 9972 Garden Grove Blvd. Company Name: Banco Popular, Vacant, Union Dodge, Ramada Hotel, Unknown Apparent Current Use of Property: Commercial Previous Use of Property: Unknown

None

VOA03 Eastern View: Address: 12752 - 12982 Brookhurst Street Company Name: Various Apparent Current Use of Property: Commercial/Retail Previous Use of Property: Unknown

None


ID #

Description

Level of Concern

VOA04 Western View: Address: 12941-12749 Brookhurst Way Company Name: Various Apparent Current Use of Property: Commercial, Residential Previous Use of Property: Unknown

None


SECTION 6.0

INTERVIEWS As part of the Phase I Assessment, PHASE ONE INC. attempts to interview various individuals who may have knowledge of different aspects of the subject site as it pertains to environmental conditions. The comments of the interviewees are noted by the PHASE ONE INC. interviewer on Interview Note Forms, which are included in Appendix F. The following table summarizes the relevant portions of these notes.

SUMMARY OF INTERVIEWS

ID #

Date of Interview

Name of Interviewee

Title

Relevant Discussions

Level of Concern

PI01 N/A N/A N/A An interview was requested of the site owners; however, no reply was received. Therefore, required questions were not answered

None


SECTION 7.0

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

7.1 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS This section contains full descriptions of any major, medium, or minor environmental concerns that have been identified as a result of the PHASE ONE INC. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for the subject site. PHASE ONE INC. classifies a concern as a major, medium, or minor environmental concern (as opposed to a potential or possible condition) when it is one that involves a recognized environmental condition for which, in the opinion of PHASE ONE INC., further investigation and/or remediation is recommended. The distinction among major, medium, and minor concerns is based solely on the relative estimated dollar-cost of completing the next-step recommended action. In addition to the descriptions of concern, this section also contains a statement of the recommended next-step actions for any concerns that are described in the following tables. Each identified environmental concern receives its own table, and that table will collect together the particular findings from the body of the report that have been used to support PHASE ONE INC.’s conclusion as to the presence of an environmental concern. For the benefit of the reader, the tables also contain the ID, page, and section numbers of the findings cited in support of the concern.


CONCERN # 1 IDENTIFIED CONCERN APPEARS TO BE A MINOR

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN

ID # SECTION # PAGE # COMMENTS

OP03—05, OP09—10, OP12, OP24, OP26—27

3.1 3-1 3-2 3-3

Various photographs of automotive repair services with hydraulic lifts, hazardous materials storage, and staining.

HD01––05 4.3 Historical directories revealing the presence of automotive-related and printing facilities on the subject site.

HMS01 5.3 5-4 Observation of hazardous materials storage.

SC01 5.7 5-4 Observation of heavy staining.

PCB03 5.5 5-4 Observation of hydraulic lifts suspected of containing polychlorinated biphenyls.

DESCRIPTION OF CONCERN: Automobile dealerships and several automobile repair facilities were observed on the subject site. A review of historical directories also revealed the presence of printing facilities on the subject site. Although an interior inspection of the subject structures could not be performed (no access was provided), historical and current operation practices are not known, however, those typically associated with these types of facilities include activities which may have impacted the subsurface with hazardous substances such as lubricating oils/greases, solvents, fuels, acids and/or bases, and other chemicals. In addition, several in-ground hydraulic lifts were observed on-site. Given the pre-1979 date of development of the subject property, it is possible that the hydraulic fluid currently or previously contained in this equipment may have contained PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), an extremely hazardous material. Since the lift mechanism extends below ground, there is a concern that the hydraulic fluids may have impacted the subsurface. Also, an area of heavy staining was observed on the west side of Lifetime Furniture, at 10151 Garden Grove Boulevard.

ACTION SUGGESTED: Contact PHASE ONE INC. or another consultant to sample the subsurface to determine the extent of any impact, if any. Remove and properly dispose of the stained surfaces and any deeper soils which may have been impacted. Soils and other materials contaminated with hazardous materials are considered hazardous waste and must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. The hydraulic fluid in the lifts should also be sampled for the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

ESTIMATED COST TO COMPLETE SUGGESTED NEXT STEP ACTION† : $15,000 to $20,000

†The estimated cost to complete the next-step action is based on PHASE ONE INC.’s professional opinion as based on our experience with similar problems under similar circumstances. The estimated cost given above is only meant to give the client a “ballpark” estimate, not an exact dollar figure for the cost to complete the next-step action. When requested, PHASE ONE INC. can help the client to negotiate and control project costs with qualified subcontractors through our Program Management Department, and help fix the costs by obtaining quotes.

7.2 POTENTIAL OR POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS This section contains descriptions of potential or possible environmental conditions that have been identified in the PHASE ONE INC. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for the subject site. PHASE ONE INC. classifies a concern as a potential or possible environmental condition (as opposed to a major, medium, or minor concern) when (1) it involves issues that appear to pose no immediate or imminent threat to the subject site, but which over time (with the occurrence of groundwater movement, demolition, disturbance, etc.) may come to pose an actual or present environmental concern for the subject site and/or when (2) it involves areas that currently appear to have a negligible impact on the subject property and which do not, therefore, require additional investigation at this time, but of which PHASE ONE INC. feels the client should be made aware.


Each identified potential or possible condition receives its own table, and that table will collect together the particular findings from the body of the report that have been used to support PHASE ONE INC.’s conclusion as to the presence of that potential or possible condition. For the benefit of the reader, the table also contains the ID, page, and section numbers of the findings cited in support of the condition.

CONDITION # 2 IDENTIFIED LOCATION APPEARS TO BE A POTENTIAL OR POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION


OP01 3.1 3-1 Photograph of structure suspected of asbestos-containing materials.

SHS01 5.4.1 5-2 Observation of structures suspected of asbestos-containing materials.

DESCRIPTION OF CONDITION: During the site reconnaissance, materials were identified that are suspected of containing asbestos. (See Section 5.4.2 for a complete list of suspect materials.) No samples of the suspect materials were taken. At the time of inspection, all of the materials appeared to be intact and undisturbed (that is, they appeared to be in a non-friable condition) and, thus, may not pose an immediate environmental concern. Still, these materials may become hazardous if they in fact contain asbestos and are subsequently damaged or disturbed, as, for example, in the course of remodeling. Asbestos-containing materials are considered to be hazardous materials, and their eventual disposal and handling are subject to federal and state regulatory guidelines.

ACTION SUGGESTED: Prior to disturbing the suspected asbestos-containing materials, such as during remodeling or demolition, contact PHASE ONE INC. or another asbestos consultant for sampling and analysis of the suspect materials. If samples test positive, develop an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plan detailing the material-handling procedures to be implemented.

CONDITION # 3 IDENTIFIED LOCATION APPEARS TO BE A POTENTIAL OR POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION


OP02, OP07, OP11, OP25

3.1 3-1 3-2

Photographs of transformers suspected of polychlorinated biphenyls.

PCB01—02 5.5 5-4 Observation of transformers suspected of polychlorinated biphenyls.

DESCRIPTION OF CONDITION: A pad-mounted transformer and numerous pole-mounted transformers were observed on-site. Given the pre-1979 date of development of the subject site, the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls- (PCB) containing fluids in the transformers is suspected. No leakage or staining is visible on or around the transformers.

ACTION SUGGESTED: No action is suggested or recommended at this time. If leaks should develop, contact the utility to sample the fluids for the presence of PCBs. If the analysis results indicate that the transformers contain PCBs, the utility would be responsible for remediating any leakage and staining, and for changing the fluids in the transformers.

No evidence of further environmental concerns or potential or possible environmental conditions was observed during the site reconnaissance, beyond that evidence that has already been noted in this Section.


SECTION 8.0 LIMITATIONS To achieve the study objectives stated in this report, we were required to base PHASE ONE INC.’s conclusions and recommendations on the best information available during the period the investigation was conducted and within the limits prescribed by PHASE ONE INC.’s client in the contract/authorization agreement and standard terms and conditions. PHASE ONE INC.’s professional services were performed using that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by environmental consultants practicing in this or similar fields. The findings were mainly based upon examination of historic records, maps, aerial photographs, and governmental agencies lists. The hazardous waste site lists represented in this report represent only a search of the specific government records as listed above. It should be noted that governmental agencies often do not list all sites with environmental contamination; the lists could be inaccurate and/or incomplete. Recommendations are based on the historic land use of the subject property, as well as features noted during the site walk. The absence of potential gross contamination sources, historic or present, does not necessarily imply that the subject property is free of any contamination. This report only represents a “due diligence” effort as to the integrity of the subject property. No other warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, is made as to the professional conclusions or recommendations contained in this report. The limitations contained within this report supersede all other contracts or scopes of work, implied or otherwise, except those stated or acknowledged herewith. This report is not a legal opinion. It does not necessarily comply with requirements defined in any environmental law such as the “innocent landowner defense” or “due diligence inquiry.” Only legal counsel retained by the client is competent to determine the legal implications of any information, conclusions, or recommendations in this report. The compliance status, discussed in Section 5.0, is not intended for use as a guide to compliance for the present owner. Its intended use is to identify environmental impairments to the subject property and is not to be used as a guide to the legal compliance to regulations of any kind. The findings, conclusions, recommendations, and professional opinions contained in this report have been prepared by the staff of PHASE ONE INC., in accordance with generally accepted professional practices. All cost estimates in Section 7.0, are purely estimates only, and may not represent the actual costs. Without further investigative assessment, exact, actual costs cannot be fixed. The costs associated with PHASE ONE INC.’s recommendations are for budgetary purposes only. This report does not address, in any way, septic systems, leach fields, septic tanks, or related health hazards. All asbestos, lead, or any other sampling is sampled in a good faith effort by PHASE ONE INC. assessors. Sample results should not be construed as conclusive and binding in any way. All sampling conducted is only for the purposes of general screening and does not imply that all materials, locations, or hazardous materials have been identified nor was the sampling intended to identify every instance of the materials sampled. No interpretation of the sample results is made or implied. PHASE ONE INC. only relays the information supplied by the laboratory conducting the analysis. If any controversy or claim arises out of or relates to this contract, or breach thereof, and if said dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, the parties shall submit to binding arbitration in accordance with the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the AAA, and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

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