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APPENDIX 4.4
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Phase I EnvironInental Site AssessInent
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PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT
494 Forbes Boulevard
South San Francisco, California
Ace Project No. .02-6735-001.00
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1400 16th Street
San Francisco, California .94103
December 13, 2002
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7977 Capwell Drivel Suite 100 · Oakland, CA 94621 · (510) 638.8400 · FAX: (510) 638,,8404
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Current Use:
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Site
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Vicinity ,
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ace Environmental Consultants, Inc. (ACe)
494 Forbes Boulevard, South San Francisco, California
Jessica McClintock, Inc.
The subject property is located on the southwest comer of Forbes Boulevard
and Allerton Avenue at 494 Forbes Boulevard, South San .Francisco,
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The building located at the subj ect property is used as a retail store and a
warehouse storage area for overstock clothing.
Jessica McClintock, Inc.
The subject property is approximately 7.5-acres and consists of a two-story) ·
161,845-square-foot concrete block wareho~e and office building with a
parldng lot and two loading docks. The main entrance lo1?by opeDB up to two
retail areas with dressing rooms. The first retail area has been improved "With
cement floors, baseboard, and high ceilings. The dressing room in this area
has been improved with nine-inch by nine-inch vinyl tloortiles, 12-inch by
12-inch ,acoustic ceiling tiles, and baseboard. The second retail area lias been
improved with nine-inch by nine-inch vinyl floor tiles, 12-inch by 12-inch
acoustic ceiling tiles, and baseboard. The dressing room in .this area did not
contain any vinyl floor tiles. The warehouse area was improved with cement .
floors, restrooms, a lunch room, .some offices and storage rooms, and aj
mezzanine level. The mezzanine level was not in use at the time of Ace's
visit.
The subject property and surrounding areas are zoned P-I, Planned Industrial .
District, by the City of South San Francisco Planning Department. A mixture
of commercial, . service, and light manufacturing businesses occupy the'
surrounding area.
This Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (phase I ESA) was performed to
provide, a record of the site conditions, and to evaluate what, if any,
environmental issues exist on this site.
Recognized Environmental Conditions:
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This ass~li~enLhas 1;evealed no evidence of any ~~~Qggjz~n.M"EnYironmenta1.".CQnmttQlJ.t at the
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Additional Observations:
The following observations were made during this assessment:
During the site reconnaissance, ACC observed four 5-gallon buckets of floor finish, two 5-gallon
buckets of wax stripper, and various other one-gallon containers of cleaners. ACC did not observe
any leaking or staining in the vicinity of these materials. The amount of materials stored on-site are
below the State of California Health and Safety Code (HSC) 25506(b) threshold levels for reporting
(an amount equal to or greater than 500 pounds, 55 gallons, or 200 cubic feet at standard
temperature or pressure). It is ACC's opinion that the presence of these materials poses a low
potential to impact the environment.
During the site reconnaissance, ACC observed a cement pad with several cut off pipes located to
the rear of the building in the landscaping. ACe was unable to deterinine the former use of this
structure. It is ACe's opinion that the presence of this cement pad poses a low potential to impact
the environment. ACe recommends that the cut -off pipes be capped.
During the site reconnaissance, ACC observed several storm drains located throughout the
property. ACC did not observe any staining in the vicinity of these drains. It is ACC's opinion that
the presence of these drains poses a low potential to impact the ~nvironm.ent.
ACC identified suspect asbestos containing building materials (ACBM) at the subject property.
ACC performed an. asbestos survey. The results of this survey will be reported in a separate
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During the site reconnaissance, ACC did not observe chipped and/or peeling paint on the
exterior or interior of the building. The subject property contains a structure constructed prior to
1978, which have painted surfaces that may meet the definition of lead-based paint. Lead was
used in most paints until the 1950's. In 1978, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned
paints containing lead in excess of 0.06% by weight for most non-industrial paints. There are
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sta~e and federal occupational safety and health (OSHA) regulations and Housing and Urban
Develppment (HUD) guidelines that are o.esigned to pr,otect residents and workers who disturb
lead-based. paint. A lead-based pain~~".surv'ey.' performed 'by a. California Certified Lead Inspector
is recommended if ,construction work is perfo~ed that disturbs the painted surfaces by such
meam as manual demolition, sanding, or scraping.
Within 1.0 mile of the subject ~roperty, there are ,several sites with documented releases of
hazardous substances andlor petroleum products.. -ACe reviewed information for sites located
within 0.125 miles of the subject property . There is no documented, evidence that constituent
.plumes originating from any of these sites have migrated to the subject property, though .the
property located at 485-489 Cabot Road may have had an impact on the subject property. For a
detailed description of this site, please refer to section 3.2.5 of this Report.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.0 IN'TR 0 Due TIO N .. ~ .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . '! . . . . . . · · · · .. · · · · · · · · · · · .. '_ · · · · .. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ... 1
1.1 Purpose and Scope of Services. . .. .. . .. . . .. . . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. ... . .. · .. '. .. · .. · .. .. · · · · · · · .. · · · · · .. .. 1
1.2 Limitations and Exceptions of Agreement ...... . . . .. . '. · . · · · · · .. · .. · · .. .. ~ .. .. · · .. · · · · · · · · · .. · .. · · .. '! · .. .. · · .. 1.
1.3 Limiting Condi.tions ............................. '. .. . . . .. . '. .. . . .. . . . . . . .. · · · · · · · .. · · · .. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ~ .. · · · ... 3 .
2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION ..........................................................................:..... '. · .. .. .. · .. 3
2.1 wcation and I-egal Description ............. ~ . '. . . . .. . . . io . . . . . .. . . . · .. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · .. · · · · · .. · .. · .. 3
2.2 Site and Vicinity Characteristics ..... . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,:. .. . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · ... · · · · · · .. · · · · · · · · .. 3
2.3 Descriptions of Structures and Improvements ........'O............................... .'.............. 3
2.4 Environmental Liens or Specialized Know ledge ... '" . . . . . . . . . . . . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · .. · · · · · · · · .. 4
2 .5 Current Uses of 1:l:1e Propert:}' ....................................... ~ · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · '. · · .. · · · · · · · · · .. 4
2.6 Past Uses of tb.e 'Propert)1 .......'O....................................'O.............................. 4
2.7 Current and Past Uses of Adjacent Properties ...................'O........................... '"..... 5
3.() RECORDS RE~W o.. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . · . · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · .. · · · - · .. · · · · · · .. 9
3.1 Physical Setti.ng ......o........................'O............. ~ ... · · · .. .. · .. · · · ... · · · · .. · · · · · · · · · .,. .. .. · -.'" · · .. Q
3.2 Government Environmental Agency Record Review ... .. . . . . · · · · · · · · · .. · · · · .. · · · · · .. .. · · .. · · .. · · .. 9
3.3 llistoricaJ. Use Information .................... '. . .. . . . . . . '" . . .. . . . · · · · · · .. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · .. · · .. · · · · · · '" · · .. 14
3 .. 4 Additional Record Sources ........................ '. . . .. . . . . . .. . · · . :. .. . · .. · .. · · · .. · · · · .. .. · · · · · o.- · · · · .. · · · .. · · .. 14
4.0 INFORMATION FROM SITE RECONNAISSANCE AND INTERVIEWS ............. 14
4.1 Recognized Environmental Concerns .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . · · .. · .. · · .. · · · · .. · .. · · · .. · .. .. · · · · · · · · · · · · · .. 15
4.2 Physical Setti.ng An.alysis ........................................................... io · · · .. .. · ... · · · · .. · .. 16
4.3 Otb.er Conditions of Concern. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . '! . .. . . . . . . . . . · · · · · · · · · · · .. · · · · · !' · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · .. · · .. 16
5.0 CONCLUSIONS. '............................................................... ........ ...... '!......... ...... 17
6.0 AGENCY RE~W .........................................~'.........'O.......................................'O 19
7 . () REFEREN CES .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . · · .. · · · .. · · · · · .. · · · · · · · · · · · · .. · .. · ... · · · · · · · · · · .. 19
8. () INTER ~WS ..... '., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . . . · · · · · · · .. · · · · · · · · · · .. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · .. 19
FIGURES AND PHOTOGRAPHS
1 Location Map
2 Topographical Map
3 Site Plan
4 Aerial Photograph
5 Assessor I s Parcel Map
6 Radius Map
Photographs 1 - 4
APPENDICES
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A: Scope of Work
B: EDR Report
1.0 INTRODUCTION
On behalf of Jessica McClintock, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Client), ACe Environmental
Consultants, Inc., (ACe), performed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (phase I ESA) for
the property identified as 494 Forbes Boulevard, South San Francisco, California (hereinafter
referred to as the "subject property").
1.1 Purpose and Scope of Services
This ESA was performed to' provide a record of the site conditions at the subject property and to
evaluate what, if any, environmental issues exist at this site. Additional goals of this ESA are to
assess the potential for adverse environmental impact from current and historical practices on the
site and surrounding area.
The following tasks were perfonned in accordance with the Scope of Services (Appendix A).
. Site reconnaissance of the subject property to investigate for recognized environmental
conditions .
. A historical review of the use and improvements made to the subject property ·
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. A review of available geologic and hydrogeologic literature concerning the property and
. surrounding area..
. Interviews of persons familiar with the history of the subject property.
. A visual inspection of the onsite structures to evaluate if suspect asbestos containing building
materials (ACBM) are pre8ent. ACe will only be responsible for the identification of accessible
materials. ACe shall not be responsible for the identification of suspect ACBM located in
inaccessible areas including but not limited to above ceilings, under carpets, within wall
cavities, within mechanical systems, under floors, or underground. Sampling was not
performed.
'. Review of appropriate federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to revea1lmown hazardous
wastes sites or significant leaks or spills of hazardous materials which may have occurred at the
subject property and immediate Vicinity ·
No radon survey was conducted as there is no documented evidence suggesting excessive radon
levels in the South San Francisco area (State of California-Department of Health Services,
'~Califomia Statel-Vide Ra40n Survey - Interim Results, " March 1990).
1.2 LipJitations and Exceptions to Agreement
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Ace has performed the services for this project in accordance with our proposal, and within
current standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) for Phase I
Environmental Site Assessments. Except for the representations set forth in this Phase I ESA, no
other representations, guarantees, or warrantees are either expressed or implied. The records search
was limited to reasonably ascertainable information and a site reconnaissance.
494 Forbes Boulevard
South San Francisco, California
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The investigation was limited to a search for recognized environmental conditions at the subject
property. The term recognized environmental condition means the presence or likely presence of
any hazardous substances or petroleum products on a property under conditions tbat indicate an
existing release, a past release, or a material threat of a release of any hazardous substances or
petroleum products into structures on the property or 'into the ground, groundwater, or surface
water of the property. The term includes hazardous substances or petroleum products even under
conditions in compliance with laws. The term is not intended to include de minimis conditions that
generally do not present a material risk of harm to public health or the environment and that
generally would not be the subject of an enforcement action if brought to the attention of
appropriate governmental agencies.
There is no investigation that is thorough enough to preclude the presence of hazardous materials
that presently, or in the future, may be considered hazardous at the site. Because regulatory
evaluation criteria are constantly changing, concentrations of constituents presently considered low
may, in the future, fall under more stringent regulatory standards that require remediation.
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The site reconnaissance was limited to visual observation of surface conditions at the site.
Jnterviews with public agency personnel were conducted. Reasonably ascertainable information was
reviewed. This approach reflects current ASTM standards unless the information obtained as part of
this work suggests the need for. further investigation. Except for site conditions observed by ACC
expressed in this Phase I ESA, no other representations, guaranteed, or warrantees of site
conditions are either expressed or implied.
Where there is a conflict between. the environmental database and ACe's actuallmowledge with
regard to the distance and direction from the subject property of sites listed on the database,
information obtained by ACC from the site reconnaissance will be used. Whenever feasible, ACe
will note such conflict within the text of the report.
The investigation addresses recognized environmental conditions at the subject site. However,
certain conditions, such as those listed below may not be revealed:
1) naturally occurring toxic materials in: the subsurface soils; rocks, water or toxicity. of onsite
flora;
2) toxicity of substances common in current habitable environments, such as stored household
products, "building materials, and consumables;
3) biological pathogens;
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4) constituent plume below sampled or observed surface from remote source;
5) constituents or constituent concentrations tbat do not violate present regulatory standards, but
may violate future standards; and
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6) unlmown site contamination, such as illegal dumping and/or accidental spillage which may
occur following the site visit by ACe.
Opinions and judgments expressed herein, which are based on our understanding ~d interpretation
of current regulatory standards, should not be construed as legal opinions. This document and the
infonnation contained herein have been prepared solely for the Client and any reliance on this
report by third parties not authorized by the Client shall be at such party's sole risk.
1.3 Limiting Conditions
Ace did not encounter any limiting conditions.
2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION
2.1 Location and Legal Description
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The subject property is located on the southwest comer of Forbes Boulevard .and Allerton Avenue
at 494 Forbes Boulevard, SOU~ San Francisco, California (Figures 1 - 3). The San Mateo County
Assessor's Office identifies the subject _property as assessor's parcel number (APN) 015-050-580
(Figure 5).
2.2- Site and Vicinity Characteristics
The subject property is approximately 7.5-acres and consists of a building and a parldng lot. The
subject property and surrounding area are zoned P-I, Pl~ed Industrial District, by the City of
South San Francisco Planning Depar1ment.. A mixture of commercial, sen:ice, and manufacturing
businesses occupy the surrounding area.
2.3 Descriptions of S1ructur~ and Improvements
The subject property is occupied by a two-story concrete block warehouse and office buildirig
approximately 161,845 square feet in size, parking lot, and two loading doclcs. The ~ entrance
lobby opens up t~ two retail areas wth dressing rooms. The first retail area has been improved wth
cem.en~ floors, baseboard, and high ceilings. The dressing room in this area has been improved wth
nine-inch by nine-inch vinyl floor tiles, 12-inch by 12-inch acoustic ceiling tiles, aDd baseboard.
The second retail area has been improved wtb. nine-'inch by nine-inch vinyl floor tiles, 12-inch by
12-inch acoustic ceiling tiles, and baseboard. The dressing room in this area did not contain any
vinyl floor tiles. The warehouse area was improved with cement floors, 'restrooms, a lunch room,
some offices and s~orage rooms; and a mezzanine level. The mezzanine level was not in use at the
time of ACe's v~sit. According to information available at the South San Francisco. Building
(J Department, the building was constructed circa 1966 ~ . . .
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2.4 Environmental Liens or Specialized Knowledge
Ace was not informed of any environmental liens associated with the subject property.
2.5 Current Uses of the Property
The subject property is occupied by Jessica McClintock, Inc. as a retail store and for overstock
clothing storage. ACe was not informed of the future use of the property ·
2.6 Past Uses of the Subject Property
Ace reconstructed a brief history of the subject property through a review of ,Haines City
Directories available at the South San Francisco Public Library and aerial photographs available at
Pacific Aerial Surveys. Historic Sanborn Fire Insurance ;Maps were not available for the subject
property. A listing of Haines City Directories and aerial' 'photographs reviewed can be found in
section 7.0 of this report.
Circa 1938 -
Circa 1955:
Based on a review of aerial photographs, the subject prop~rty was occupied
by cow pens related to a meat packing business.
Circa 1958 -
Circa 1966:
. Based on a review of aerial photographs, the subject property was vacant.
'Circa 1966 -
Circa 1967:
According to information available at the South San Francisco Building
Depart:Inent (SSFBD), the building located at the . subject property was under
construction.
Circa 1967 -
Circa 1983:
According to permits available at SSFBD, the subject property was occupied
by Kovet of CaliforIDa, a clothing distributor-.
Circa 1984:
According to permits, available at SSFBD, the subj~ct property was occupied
by Levi Strauss and Company, a clothing business.
Circa' 1989 -
Present:
According to permits available at SSFBD and information provided to ACe
by the Client~ the subject property was and continues to be occupied by
Jessica McClintock, Inc.
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2.7 Current and Past Uses of Adjacent Properties
501 Forbes'Boulevard, Adiacent Property to the Northeast
Circa 1938 ~.
Circa 1955:
Circa 1958 -
Circa 1969:
Circa 1974 -
Circa 1979:
Circa 1989 -
Present:
.Based on a review of aerial photographs, this property was occupied by cow
pens related to a meat packing business.
Based on a review of aerial photographs, this property was vacant.
Based on a review of aerial photographs, this property was occupied by a
building. ACe was unable to determine the exact nature of the business
occupying this building.
According to Haines City Directories, this property was and continues to be
occupied bya commercial building.
493 Forbes Boulevard, Adiacent Property to the North
Circa 1938 -
Circa 1955:
Circa 1958 -
Circa 1966:
Circa 1969 -
Circa 1979:
Circa 1989 - .
Circa 2000:
Circa 2002 -
Present:
Based ana review of aerial photographs, this property was occupied by a
building related to a meat packing business.
Based on a review of aerial photographs, tl;ri.s property was vacant.
Based on a review of aerial photographs, this property was occupied by a
building. ACe. was unable to determine the exact nature of the business
occupying this building.
This address was not listed in the Haines City Directories. Based on a review
of aerial photographs, this property continued to be occupied by the same
building.
According to Haines City Directories and ,based on visual observations, this
property was and continues to be occupied by Columbus Sausage Company ·
477 Forbes Boulevard, Adiacent Property to the Northwest
Circa 1938 -
Circa 1955:
Based on a review of aerial photographs, this property was occupied by a
building related to a meat packing business.
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Circa 1958 _.
Circa 1966:
Circa 1967 -
Circa 1979:
Circa 1989 -
Circa 1991:
Circa 1994:
Circa 1997 -
Present:
Based on a review of aerial photographs, this property was vacant.
Based on a review of aerial photographs, this property was occupied by a
building. ACe was unable to detei1ni.ne the exact nature of the business
occupying this building. According to a development plan for this area, this
property was occupied by Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corporation from May
1967 to at least July 1968.
This address was not listed in the Haines City Directories.
According to the Haines City Directory, this property was occupied by HK.
Enterprises, Inc.
According to Haines City Directories and based on visual observations, this
property was and continues to be occupied by Pacific Agri-Products, Inc.
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466 Forbes Boulevard, Ad;acent Property to the West
Circa 1938 -
Circa 1955:
Circa 1958 .-
Circa 1966: '
Circa 1969:
Circa 1975 -
Circa 1979:
Circa 1989 -
Circa 1991:
Circa 1994-
Present:
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Based on a review of aerial photographs, this. property was occupied by cow
pens related to a meat pacldng business.
Based on a review of aerial photographs, this property was v.acant.
Based on a review of aerial photographs, this property was under
construction.
Based on a review of aerial pbotographs, this property was occupied by a
building. ACe was unable to determine the exact nature of. the business ..
occupying this building.
According to Haines City Directories, this property was. occupied by
Wisconsin Toy Company, AB Dick Company, and Cheshire (a video jet
company).
According to Haines City Directories and based on visual observations, this
property was and continues to be occupied by South San Francisco Imported
Auto Parts and Master Protection Corporation.
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465 Cabot Road, Adiacent Property to the Southwest
Circa 1938 -
Circa 1955:
Circa 1958 -
Circa 1966:
Circa 1967 -
Circa 1987:
Circa 1987 -
Present:
Based on a review of aerial photographs, this property was occupied by cow
pens related to a meat packing business.
Based on.a review of aerial photographs, this property was vacant.
According to" information available at the South San Francisco Public Library
(SSFPL), this property was occupied by Sonoma Mission Creamery.
According to information available at SSFPL and visual observations, this
property was and continues to be occupied by Columbus Salami Company.
485-487 Cabot Road, Adiacent Property to the South
Circa 1938 -
Circa 1955:
Circa 1958 -
Circa 1966:
Circa 1967 -
Circa 1969:
Circa 1970 -
Circa 1987:
Circa 1987 -
Circa 1988:
Circa 1989 -
Circa 1991:
Circa 1994 -
Circa 2002:
Based on a review of aerial photographs, this property was occupied by cow
pens related to a meat packing business.
Based on a review of aerial photographs, this property was vacant.
According to a development plan of the area, this property was occupied by
Riva Distributing Company and Chemical Exhaust Fire Protection Company ·
According to information available at SSFPL, this property was occupied by
O'Connor Carpet Upholstery and Drapery Cleaners.
According to information available at SSFPL, this property was occupied by
Falcon Services.
According to Haines City Directories, this property "was occupied by
Western Contract International and SGl Beverage Company.
According to Haines City Directories, this property was and continues to be
occupied by Spider Staging Corporation.
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405 Allerton Avenue, Adiacent Property to the South/Southeast
Circa 1938 -
Circa 1955:
Circa 1958 -
Circa 1963:
Circa 1966 -
Circa 1979:
Circa 1981 -
Circa 2002:
Based on a review of aerial photographs, ~s property was occupied by cow
pens related to ,a meat packing business. '
Based on a review of aerial photographs, this property was vacant.
According to information available at SSFPL, this property ~as occupied by
Underwriters Salvage Company of New York.
According to information available at SSFPLand Haines City Directories,
, this property was and continues to be occupied by Elena's Food Specialties.
444 Allerton Avenue, Adiacent Property to the East/Southeast
Circa 1938 -
Circa 1955:
Circa 1958 -
Circa 1969:
Circa 1975 -
Circa 1979:
Circa 1986:
Circa 1989 -
Circa 2002:
Present:
Based. on a review of aerial photographs, this property was occupied by cow
pens related to a meat packing business.
Based on a review of aerial photographs, this 'property was vacant.
Based on a review of aerial photographs, this property was occupied by a
building. ACe was unable to determine the exact nature of the bus41ess
occupying this building.
According to information available at SSFPL, this property was occupied by
the Magic Store.
This address was not listed in the Haines City Directories.
Based on visual observations, this property is occupied by See's Candies.
500 Forbes Boulevard, Adjacent Property to the East
Circa 1938 -
Circa 1955:
Circa 1958 -
,Circa 1969:
Based on a review of aerial photographs, this property was occupied by. cow
. pens related to a meat packing business.
Based on a review of aerial photographs, this property was vacant.
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Circa 1975 -
Circa 1979:
Based on a review of aerial photographs, this property was occupied by a
building. ACe was unable to 'determine the exact nature of the business
occupying this building..
Circa 1989 -
Circa 1997:
According to the Haines City Directory, this property was occupied by
Galoob Lewis Toys, Inc.
Circa 2000 -
Present:
Based on a review of aerial photographs and visual observations, this
property was under construction with the development of two office
buildings.
3.0 RECORDS REVIEW
3.1 Physical Setting
According to ~~bsurface investigations performed in the vicinity of the subject property, the area is
underlain by a thin layer of soil over resis'ta.ij.t bedrock that 'appears to be the buried surface of a'
former topographic high. Uncorifined groundwater 'occurs at approximately 14 feet below ground
surlace (bgs). A second water bearing zone occurs from 30 to 41 feet bgs and is separated from the
overlying zone by a 10 foot thick clayey silt'deposit. Groundwater flow direction has been
determined to flow toward the south/southwest.
3.2 Government Environmental Agency Record Review
"Table 1: Records Review" lists the government environmental agency databases ACe
reviewed. Shaded cells indicate that, in accordance with ASTM guidelines, the Environmental
Database was not searched to the corresponding distance. The database obtained. from EDR is
included as Appendix B. When locations and distances reported by EDR were observed to be
incorrect, ACe amended the information to provide a more accurate assessment.
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Environmental Database
National Priority List
Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act (ReRA) Corrective Action Sites
State Priority List
State Cont~minant List
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CERCLIS Sites/No Further Remedial
Action Planned (NFRAP) Sites
RCRIS Treatment, Storage and
Disposal Facilities
Lealcing .Underground Storage Tank
(LUST) Database
California Solid Waste Landfills
(SWLF), Incinerators, or Transfer
Stations Database
Underground Storage Tank Database
Aboveground Storage Tank Database
Emergency Response Notification
System (ERNS) Database
RCRA Large Quantity Generators
ReRA Small Quantity Generators
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Site Name:
Site Address:
Gradient Direction:
Location:
Radius Map:
Spider Staging Corporation
485-489 Cabot Road
Downgradient
Adjacent Property to the South of the subject property
Figure 6, Mapped Site #2
Discussion: According to information available at SMCDEH, one 1,OOO-gallon UST was removed
from the site in 1986. In January 2001, a subsurface investigation was perlormed and petroleum
and chlorinated hydrocarbons were detected in the groundwater beneath the property. In August
2001, six groundwater monitoring wells were jnstalled at the site and elevated levels of chlorinated
solvents were detected. In March 2002, five additional monitoring wells were installed to define the
extent of hydrocarbon impact to groundwater. Significant concentrations of chlorinated solvents
were identified in the upgradient and crossgradient monitoring wells. Based on these concentrations,
the Responsible Party for this site requested permission from Je~sica McClintock, Inc. to install a
groundwater monitoring well on the subject property (494 Forbes Boulevard) to detemrine the
extent of chlorinated solvent impact in the upgradient direction. ACe tmderstands that the
monitoring well will be installed in January 2003.-, Until the monitoring well is installed and "
sampled, ACe is unable to detennine if the chlorinated solvent pl~e bas impacted the subject
property. ACe recommends that the groundwater monitoring 'report and subsequent quarterly
(J monitoring reports be reviewed to detennine if the solvent plume is impacting the subject property.
3.2.6 Solid Waste Landfill (SWLF)
The S\VLF database contains information regarding active and closed solid waste disposal facilities
and transfer stations. The database is maintained by the California Integrated Waste Management
Board. There are two sites listed on the' database that are located within 0.50 mile of the subject
property. Both sites are not located within 0.125 mile of the subject property. Based on the distance
of these sites relative to the subject property, the potential to impact the subject property is
considered to be low. In addition, because the responsible party has been identified, should
constituents originating at this site have an impact on the subject property, it is unlikely that the
owner of the subject property would be held responsible..
3.2.7 ReRA Large Quantity Generator Database
RCRA large quantity generators are facilities that generate more than 1000 kilograms of hazardous
wastes per month. The generator database is maID.tained by the USEP A. There is one site listed" on
the database that is located within 0.125 mile of tb.~ subject property. In accordance with ASTM
Standards (ASTM Standard Practice E 1527-00), only the subject property and adjoining properties
are required to be reviewed. The subject property nor any adjoining properties are listed on this
database.
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The RCRA Small Quantity Generator Database contains sites that generate less than 1,000
ldlograms of hazardous waste per month. This database is maintained by the US-EPA. In
accordance .with ASTM Standards (ASTM Standard Practice E 1527-00), ACe reviews the Small
Quantity Generator database for only the subject property and adjoining properties. There are two
sites listed on the Small Quantity Generator database that are located within 0.25 miles of the
subject property. The subject property nor any adjoining properties are listed on this database.
3.2.9 Other Sites of Potential Environmental Concern
. ACe did not identify any other sites of potential environmental concern.
3.3 IDstorical Use Information
For a history of the subject propertY see Section 2.6, Past Uses of the Property.
3.4 Additional Record Sources
Ace reviewed the City of South San Francisco Building and Planning Department records. All
relevant information from these sources is discussed elsewhere.in this report.
(~) 4.0 INFORMATION FROM SITE RECONNAISSANCE AND JNTERVIEWS
On Thursday, November 21, 2002, ACe Environmental Assessor, Ms.. Jyotika Patel, conducted a
site reconnaissance at the subject property. No evidence of the following items was found at the
property during the reconnaissance:
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. aboveground high power transmission lines
. aboveground storage tanks (ASTs)
. hydraulic lifts
. monitoring well(s)
. oil burners
. oil/water separators
. pipes of unkno'Wll use
. ponds, pits, culverts, lagoons
. regulated quantities of hazardous wastes
. stressed vegetation
. sumps
. used batteries
. USTs
- fill ports
- vent pipes
. wastewater other than ordinary domestic sewage
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4.1 Recognized Environm,ental Concerns
. electrical tranSformers
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. stained surfaces ,.
. storm drains
. suspect asbestos containing building materials (ACBM)
. suspect lead-based paint
4.1.1 Electrical Transformers
During the site reconnaissance, ACC observed ~~~"j>.!9:",mq!m;!~~tJ~l,e~tri,c~LJ:r~i9~~r. in the
parking lot of the subject property. The concern with electrical transformers is that the dielectric
fluid contains polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). ACC did not observe any evidence of leaks
associated with the transformers or any evidence that the transformers have had an impact on the
environment. Based on these observations, the potential to impact the environment is considered to
be low.
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During the site reconnaissance, ACC observed four 5-gallon buckets of floor finish, two 5-gallon
buckets of wax stripper, and various other one-gallon containers of cleaners. ACC did not observe
any. leaking or staining in the vicinity of these materials. The amount of materials stored on-site are
below the State of California Health and Safety Code (HSC) 25506~) threshold levels for reporting"
(an amount equal to or greater than 500 pounds, 55 gallons, or 200 cubic feet at standard
temperature or pressure). It is ACC's opinion that the presence of these materials poses a low
potential to impact "the environment.
4.1.3 Stained Surfaces
During the site reconnaissance, ACC observed surficial staining in the parking lot, loading docks,
and two of the air handling units. ACC believes that the staining n:~~P~~~,,!2t.~~,,!g,~~~o,~2.~k
is the result of leaking fluids from vehicles and trucks. The staining in the air handling rooms is the
result of leaking-oil. from the machines. The cement floor in the vicinity of this staining appeared to
be intact. It is ACe's opinion that the presence of the stainings poses a low potential to impact the
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During the site reconnaissance,. ACe. observed several storm drains Jocated throughout the
property. ACC did not observe any staining in the vicinity of these drains. It is ACC' s opinion that
the"presence of these drains poses a low potential to impact the environment. .
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Ace identified suspect asbestos containing building JUaterials (ACBM) at the subject property.
ACC performed an asbestos survey. The results of this survey wlll be reported in a separate
-report.
4.1.6 Suspect Lead-Based Paint
During the site reconnaissance, ACe ,did not observe chipped andior peeling paint on the
exterior or interior of the building. The subject property contains a structure constructed prior to
1978, which have painted surfaces that may meet the definition of lead-based paint. Lead was
used in most paints until the 1950~s. In 1978, the Consumer Product Safety .Commission banned
paints containing lead in excess of 0.06% by weight for most non-industrial paints. There are
state and federal occupational safety and health (OSHA) regulations and Housing and Urban
Development (HOD) guidelines that are designed to protect residents and workers who disturb
lead-based paint. A lead~based paint ,survey performed by a California Certified Lead Inspector
is recommended if construction work is performed that disturbs the painted surfaces by such
means as manual demolition, sanding, or scraping.
4.2 Physical Setting Analysis
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'Within 1.0 mile of the subject property, there are several sites with documented releases of
hazardous substances and} or petroleum products.' Because regional groundwater flow direction is
south/southeast in the vicinity of the subject property, constituents originating at sites to the
north/northwest would be more . likely to migrate to the subject property than would constituents
originating at sites in other positions relative to the subject property. There is no documented
evidence that constituent plumes originating from any sites have migrated to the 'subject
property ~ but the property at 485-489 Cabot Road may have had an impact on the subject
property. For a detailed description of this site, please refer to section 3.2.5 of this Report.
4.3 Other Conditions of Concern
During the site reconnaissance, Ace observed two rectangular subsurface structures with tracks
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the structure to determine the use of these structures. Ace recommends that .these structures be
further investigated to determine if some type of machinery exists witWn the structure.
During the site recomurlssance, ACC ob~erved a cement pad with several cut off pipes located to
the rear of the building in the landscaping. ACC was unable to determine the fOIII1er""iiS~''''of'"ibi;'
sti1ic1i1Ie~'::If~ls'~ACC";S';opinion that the 'presence of this cement pad poses a low potential to impact
the enviroDment. ACe reco:rp.m.ends that the cut off pipes be capped.
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5.0 CONCLUSIONS
ACC has performed a Phase I ESA in conformance with the scope of services and within the scope
and limitations of ASTM Standard Practice E 1527-00, of the property identified as '494 Forbes..
Boulevard, South .San Francisco, California. Exceptions to, or deletions from, the Standard Practice
are described within the report.
This assessment has revealed no evidence of any Recognized Environmental Conditions at the
subject property .
The Ifollowing observations were made during this assessment:
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During the site reconnaissance, ACC observed four 5-gallon buckets of floor finish, two 5-gallon
buckets of wax stripper, and various other one-gaJJ.on containers of cleaners. ACC did not observe
any leaking or staining in the vicinity of these materials. The amount of materials stored on-site are
below the State of California Health and Safety Code (HSC) 25506(b) threshold levels for reporting
(an amount equal to or greater than 500 pounds, 55 gallons, or 200 cubic feet at standard
temperature or pressure). It is ACC's opinion that the presence of these materials poses a low
potential to impact the environment.
During the site reconnaissance, ACe observed two rectangular subsurface structures with traclcs
running through them and around the floor located in the warehouse area. ACC was unable to open
the structure to determine the use of these structures. ACe recommends that these structures be
further investigated to determine if some type of machinery exists within the structure.
During the site reconnaissance, ACC observed surficial staining in the parldng lot, loading docks,
and two of the air handling .units. ACe believes that the staining in the parldng lot and loading dock
is the result of leaking fluids from vehicles and trucks. The staining in the air handling rooms is the
result of leaking oil from the machines. ,The cement floor in the vicinity of this staining appeared to
be intact. It is ACe's opinion that the presence of the stainings poses a low potential to impact the
environment.
During the site reconnaissance, ACC observed a cement pad with several cut off pipes located to
the rear of the building in the landscaping. ACe was unable to determine the former use of this
structure. It is ACe's opinion that the presence of this cement pad poses a low potential to impact
the environment. ACe recommends that the cut off pipes be capped.
During the site reconnaissance, ACC observed several storm drains located throughout the
property. ACC did not observe any staining in the vicinity of these drains. It is ACC' s opinion that
tile presence of these drains poses a low potential to impact the environment.
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ACC performed an asbestos survey. The results of this survey will be reported in a separate
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During the site reconnaissance, ACe did not observe chipped and/or peeling paint on the
exterior or interior of the building. The subject property contains a structure constructed prior to
1978, which have painted surfaces that may meet the defmition of lead-based paint. Lead was
used in most paints until the 1950's. In 1978, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned
paints containing lead in excess of 0.06 % by weight for most non-industrial paints. There are
'state and federal occupational safety and health (OSHA) regulations and Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) guidelines that are designed to protect residents and workers who disturb
lead-based paint. A lead-based paint survey performed by a California Certified Lead Inspector
is recommended if construction work is performed that disturbs the painted surfaces by such
means as manual demolition, sanding, or scraping.
Within 1.0 mile of the subject property, there are several sites with documented releases of
hazardous substances and/or petroleum products. ACe reviewed information for sites located
within 0.125 miles of the subject property. There is no documented evidence that constituent
plumes originating from any of these sites have migrated to the subject property,. though the
property located at 485-489 Cabot Road may have had an impact on the subject property. For a detailed description of this site, please refer to section 3.2.5 of this Report. .
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6.0 AGENCY REVIEW
The following governmental agencies were contacted to obtain the information in this report:
Federal
U.8. Environmental Protection Agency, Region IX,
San Francisco
State and Regional
Regional Water Quality Control Board, Oakland
County and Local
State of California Environmental Protection Agency,
Department of Toxic Substances Control, Berkeley
San Mateo County Assessor's Office
San Mateo County Department of Environmental Health
City of South San Francisco Planning Department
City of South San Francisco Building Department
7.0 REFERENCES
Haines City Directories: 1989, 1991, 1994, 1997, 2000, and 2002.
Pacific Aerial Surveys: 1938, 1946, 1955, 1958, 1961, 1963, 1966, 1969, 1975, 1979, 1989, 1993
and 2000.
8.0 INTERVlEWS
Mr. Bruce Hutchins - Jessica McClintock, Inc.
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Diane Floresca Smith
Martin Bloes
Tom Graf
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PROJ. NO.:
PROJ. NAME:
June 8, 2006
9798.003
494 Forbes Boulevard
SUBJECT: Summary of Environmental Issues
494 Forbes Boulevard
South San Fr,ancisco, California
This memorandum is being prepared on behalf of Slough Forbes, LLC. (Slough), and Project
Management Advisors (PMA) to summarize potential items of concern identified as part of
Phase I and II enviro~ental assessments conducte,d b~ ACC Environmental Consultant~
(ACe)! and Geomatnx Consultants, Inc. (Geomatnx),. at the 494 Forbes property (the SIte).
Also included in this summary are future action items, if any, associated with each issue.
Potential Issues
1) Testing of building materials for the presence oflead~based paint and asbestos.
The building has been demolished and the resulting construction debris has been removed from
the site by the contractor. Lead and asbestos abatement tasks were performed on behalf of
Slough prior to building demolition. Nq qdditiq~a].ft!I(f}w-uDref!qr4t1Jf!}hls..i~~.1fe,~l'lotlJ~J!~
require4.
2) The presence of a sub-slab structure covered with steel plating within the building.
The area beneath the steel plates was inaccessible during site reconnaissance activities. It was
speculated that the structure contained machinery (e.g., motors) for fonnerSite operations. l:ifJ..
mqc.~i~eryhqs been Jr;[entifie4 c!urinll slab ,dc:~~lition ,llc.tiyiti~s,.' "it, isql'lticJl?qt~4 ~~at rtf!
ac!4itional fo~lolf-U:D r~ga,rdinfJ thi~issue ~~ouldbe required.9f!.~sist~l'lt wit~.~eneral
construction practices. Sloullh should be notifie4 if previouslv unidentified subsurface structu~~s
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qr~. enqo,t!ntered4urinf! C!O n~tructi 0 nactivit! es.
1 Phase I En viro n111 en tal Assessntent Report prepared by ACe Environmental in December 2002.
2 Environmental Investigation Activities Report prepared by Geomatrix. in 2004.
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3) Evaluate the presence of groundwater impacted by volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
emanating from the nearby 487 Cabot road property.
To evaluate this issue, Geomatrix conducted environmental due diligence activities in April and
May 2004; the results indicated that VOCs in groundwater would not limit the continual use of
the property for commercial/industrial purposes. Geomatrix also conducted a soil vapor survey
to evaluate the intrusion ofVOCs into the existing warehouse structure. The results indicated
that soil vapors beneath the warehouse do not contain VOCs that would limit the use of the
property for residential or commercial/industrial purposes..Qur revortofresu1ts ~as.~ubmitted
to the San Mateo Countv Health Services 4gencv (SMCH~A) and no additional ~fl:vironmen.tal
work was ~eauest~d;. therefore. no additionq,l work re~arding this. issues. ~hould. be reauir,~d ~t
this time.
4) The presence of existing groundwater monitoring well MW-12.
This well was installed in January 2003, as indicated in ACC's December 2002 Phase I site
assessment. The well is located along the southern boundary of the Site adjacent to the existing
railroad right-of-way. The well currently is monitored quarterly by TEe Accutite as part of
environmental activities associated with the 487 Cabot Road property, as per the requirements of
the SMCHSA. Samples collected from the well have historically contained low concentrations
ofVOCs (i.e., below regulatory thresholds). 4ccess to this well ~houldbe Dr(!s.~ry~dand rhe
~esults of the Qr:otindwater 7!(onit()rinf! activities perio4ir;allvreviel'Yedtg evaluatevoterztial
impacts to theSit~.
5) The presence of an undocumented groundwater monitoring well.
This well was discovered during groundwater monitoring associated with the 487 Cabot Road
property in 2005. No documentation of the well existed at the SMCHSA. Due to low
concentrations ofVOCs in groundwater samples collected from this well, Slough chose to
decommission the welL Well decommissioning activities were perfonned as per SMCHSA
requirements and are documented in Geomatrix's December 2005 report.3 JY:oadditional(o1.1()}1J--
up re.ga.rding..~his i~su~ sh,ould, be,.re.qti:ired.
3 Groundwater Monitoring Well Decontmissioning Report prepared by Geomatrix in December 2005.
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