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01/02/96 17: 13 ^p612 937 5S22 «,r__Sf%,OJD PRO SNS X 0 0 9 Page 7 DRAFT—Silver Lake Center EAW January 2,1996 horizontal surfaces In the mall commons area be properly cleaned. Braun also recommended that air samples be obtained to determine compliance with Indoor air standards for asbestos. Asbestos Survey Report.Buildings Associated with the Apache Plaza Property(August 1,1995): All of the other facilities outside the main mail building were assessed to determine the existence, condition,friability,accesslblllty,and potential for disturbance of asbestos containing materials. Included In this study were the Apache New Market Plaza,Taco Bell,Tires Plus,First Bank,and former Health Club buildings. Asbestos containing products in varying conditions were identified In the Apache New Market Plaza,Tires Plus,and former Health Club buildings. All asbestos materials will be removed from the buildings demolished during redevelopment excluding Category l non-friable materials. The MPCA and U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)will be notified prior to building demolition,all activities will be conducted by licensed contractors,and all applicable rules and regulations will be followed. (4) Apparent Former Farmstead: As Indicated in the Phase 1 ESA,a farmstead was located on the site prior to 1961. Braun did not encounter any evidence of wells,septic systems,and/or USTs,but recommend any of these systems be properly abandoned if encountered during site redevelopment. (5) Electrical Transformers: Two electrical transformers containing 50 percent PCBs in the cooling fluid were observed in the main mall building. No leaks or spills were observed. These materials will be removed and disposed of approprlately during site redevelopment. (6) Don's Apache Autowash Leaksite: An Amoco Service Station was formerly located west of the New Market building on the Autowash site:.Petroleum contamination from a leaking UST was first detected In 1983(MPCA Leaksite 0000246)and groundwater monitoring results Indicate that petroleum product is present In the groundwater,which flows easterly toward the New Market building. The Ste.Marie Company received a letter of"no association"on June 9,1995 from the MPCA VPIC staff for this off-site source of groundwater contamination. The Ste.Marie Company Is not a responsible party as defined in Minn.Stat.§I I6C.021 (1992). 10. Cover Types Estimate the acreage of the site with each of the following cover types before and after development(before and after totals should be equal): Table 4: Estimated Pre-and.Post-development Land Cover In Acres: Land Cover Before After es 2 to 8 Wetlands 0 0 Wooded/Forest 0 0 Brush/Grassland/Pasture 0 0 Cropland 0 0 Urban/Suburban Lawn Landscaping 2.1 2.68 Impervious Surface 48.7 44.62 Other Stormwater Pondin ) 0 3.5 TOTAL: 50.8 50.8 The total project area includes the existing properties(First Bank,Taco Bell,and Tires Plus)that will remain In place during site redevelopment'. 11. Fish,Wildlife,and Ecologically Sensitive Resources a. Describe fish and wildlife resources on or near the site and discuss how they would be affected by the project. Describe any measures to be taken to minimize or avoid adverse impacts. Approximately 96+percent of the site is covered by building or parking lot and is almost totally devoid of wildlife habitat value. The remaining "green space"Is mowed grass and minimal Westwood Professional Services,Inc. W