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~~. ~~ r ~:~. July 14, 2010 Mr. David Relos, Economic Development Planner Community and Economic Development City of South Bend 1200 County-City Building 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46601 Subject: Proposal for Phase II Environmental Site Assessment 1521/1527 Kendall Avenue South Bend, Indiana PES Proposal #P10-118 Dear Mr. Relos: Phifer Environmental Services, LLC. has recently completed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of the property identified as 1521 and 1527 Kendall Avenue, in South Bend, Indiana The subject site consists of two land parcels totaling approximately 0.2268-acres, with the northernmost parcel (18-8025-1020) being vacant and grass covered, having previously been developed as a residential dwelling (demolished circa 1998), with only remnants of the concrete slab for the former detached garage remaining. The southernmost parcel (18-8025-1021) is developed with an approximate 1632 sq. ft. wooden-framed, slab on grade, pole-type building with sheet metal exterior panels, having been constructed in 1990. The building initially served as a body shop (Gammage Enterprises), although over the last 1.5-years has been leased as an auto repair and service shop. There are two roll-up doors that allow for access to each of two service bays (from east/west alleyway). There are also two pedestrian doors, one to the service bay area; the other off of Kendall Avenue to a small office area of the building. To the west of the building is a secured (chain link fence with barbed wire) grass and gravel covered lot for staging of vehicles. Access to the secured lot is via a swing gate from the adjacent north-south alleyway. As documented by the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, the following Recognized Environmental Conditions were identified for their potential for environmental impact to the subsurface environmental: 1) Historical auto body repair (including historical painting) and current auto. service/repair operations have a potential for environmental impact to surface and subsurface soils as a result of poor waste management practices (waste paints, waste oils, waste antifreeze, waste solvents/degreasers). The presence of waste oil pools on the concrete in close proximity to floor drains, stained soils in the area of waste oil containers, as well as other stained soils in the rear fenced area are all indications of poor management practices. 2502 Lincoln Way West P.O.430 Mishawaka, IN 46546 (574)968-7191 (574) 255-4699