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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCT 14-04; MILES BUENA VISTA; UPDATE AND ADDENDUM TO PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT AND LIMITED PHASE II SOIL EVALUATION; 2015-02-20MILES PACIFIC NURSERY c/o BHA, INC. 5115 AVENIDA ENCINAS, SUITE L CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008-8700 W.O. E6637.1-SC FEBRUARY 20, 2015 • Geotechnical • Geologic • Coastal • Environmental 5741 Palmer Way • Carlsbad, California 9201 o • (760) 438-3155 • FAX (760) 931-0915 • www.geosoilsinc.com Miles Pacific Nursery c/o bHA, Inc. 5115 Avenida Encinas, Suite L Carlsbad, California 92008-8700 February 20, 2015 Attention: Mr. Rod Bradley and Mr. Dale Clark W.O. E6637.1-SC Subject: Update and Addendum to "Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and Limited Phase II Soil Evaluation, APN 156-220-02-00, 1833 Buena Vista Way, Carlsbad, San Diego County, California 92008," W.O. E6637-SC, dated May 20, 2014, by GeoSoils, Inc. Reference: "1st Review for CT 14-04/PUD 14-20 -Miles Buena Vista," dated September 29, 2014, by City of Carlsbad. Dear Mr. Bradley and Mr. Clark: In accordance with your request and Mr. Robert Miles' authorization, GeoSoils, Inc. (GSI) is responding herein to the environmental review comments from the City, as indicated in the referenced document. The scope of our services has included a field review of the site, an updated records search (radius report [see the Appendix]), analysis of data, and preparation of this update and addendum to the subject report. Unless specifically superceded herein, the conclusions and recommendations contained in the reference report remain pertinent and valid. REVIEW RESPONSE For convenience, the reviewers comments are repeated in italic, followed by GSl's response. Review Comment No. 3(a). The recommendations of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Pg. 30, Bullet #2) deters review of the interior contents of an on-site building that was locked during initial investigation to another time prior its demolition. The content of this building must be evaluated as part of this Phase I ESA; and furthermore, the recommendations of this report must be updated to include any mitigation that may possibly be required for what is found. Please update the Phase I ESA and return for further review. Response No. 3(a). As indicated in the subject report, pesticides were stored onsite in a locked and labeled shed near the south side of the property during the initial site visit. At the time of our most recent site reconnaissance on February 19, 2015, the shed was unlocked, and contained small containers of paint thinner, wood preservative, and bags of fertilizer. No leaking or spillage was noted. In addition, a small metal closet stored small containers of ground squirrel bait, fertilizer, insecticide, growth regulators, and mice bait. There was no visible evidence of any significant spillage or hazardous waste contamination. According to the owner, Mr. Robert Miles, those products were stored in a lawful manner, legally applied, and legally disposed of following proper protocol. Accordingly, based on the past lawful use, this shed is not considered a recognized environmental condition. Thus, no specific recommendations for mitigation are warranted, and all trash, debris, and waste materials should be disposed of offsite, in accordance with current local, state, and federal disposal regulations, as indicated in the subject GSI report. Review Comment No. 3(b). Also, in making a CEQA Determination, the Phase I ESA is required to identify if the site is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would create a significant hazard to the public or the environment. The Phase I ESA that was initially submitted (W.O. £6637-SC, May 20, 2014) lists a number of Government Agencies and Databases that were reviewed; however, it does not state its compliance with Government Code Section 65962.5. Please provide a clear statement upfront acknowledging compliance with Government Code Section 65962.5. If this Phase I ESA is deficient, please update and return for further review. Response No.3(b). Government Code 65962.5 is commonly referred to as the "Cortese List." The subject report lists various databases searched, including the Cortese list (see page 17 and Appendix C of that report). In addition, GSI repeated the database searches in order to update any listings (see the Appendix, herein, on CD data disc). In compliance with ASTM Standard of Practice E 1527-13, and Government Code Section 65962.5, a search of selected federal and state government databases, including the Cortese list was conducted for GSI, by EDR. Based upon our review of the government agency database records searches, the subject site is not listed under the Cortese database, but appears on the Historic Underground Storage Tank (Hist UST) and County of San Diego Hazardous Material Mitigation Division (HMMD) databases. According to the Hist UST database, a 500-gallon UST containing unleaded fuel was historically present at the site. As indicated in the subject report, no information regarding the removal of the UST was available for review. According to the property owner, the UST was installed in the early 1970's and was removed approximately one year after its installation. GSI subsequently collected subsurface soil samples in the reported location of the former UST (see the GSI report). Miles Pacific LP 1833 Buena Vista Way, Carlsbad File:e:\wp12\env\e6600\e6637.1.uaa GeoSoils, Inc. W.O. E6637.1 February 20, 2015 Page 2 As also stated in the subject report, soil analytical results indicated that total petroleum hydrocarbons, extended range, benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, total xylenes (BTEX), and fuel oxygenates methyl tertiary-butyl ether, disopropyl ether, tertiary amyl-methyl ether, and tertiary butyl alcohol were not detected above laboratory reporting limits. Based on the work completed to date, it is our opinion that the subject report and this update addendum, are in compliance with ASTM Standard of Practice E 1527-13, and Government Code Section 65962.5. Any major exceptions to, or deletions from, this practice are described in the relevant sections of the subject report. Review Comment No. 3(c). Please provided two (2) copies of this updated report. Response No 3(c). Acknowledged. GSI has provided two wet signed copies of this update and addendum to the clients representative for distribution to the reviewer. We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you. If you have any questions pertaining to this report or any other matter lease do not hesitate to call us at (760) 438-3155. John P ~klin U<:__--;;::;:::..-"' Registered Environmental Property Assessor NREP 461992, CEG 1340 JPF/jh Attachment: Appendix -Government Agency Databases Distribution: (3) Addressee (two wet signed) Miles Pacific LP 1833 Buena Vista Way, Carlsbad File:e:\wp12\env\e6600\e6637.1.uaa GeoSoils, Inc. W.O. E6637.1 February 20, 2015 Page 3 CD DATA DISC Appendix -Government Agency Databases GeoSoils, Inc.