• South Oak Dodge Site

• 20937 S. Western, Chicago Heights ,IL

* Lat. 41 31. 719 N

* Long 87 40. 27. 16 3 W

Size in acres

• 8.0 acres

Potential Hazardous Substances

• Benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, pcb’s may be present.

Neighboring Properties

• There are no neighboring properties contaminated.

Who owns the site?

The city of Chicago Heights owns the property.

Review of Records

* The Deed was filed with the Cook County Recorder on 4-6-06.

Review of Records

* A order of judgment of foreclosure was entered on 8-16-05.

Review of Records

• Reality Development LLC tendered a performance bond in 11/ 2001.

Review of Records

• The City of Chicago Heights filed a foreclosure action on 8-3-2004.

Is this property a brownfield?

• Yes! This property is a brownfield.

Development

• It is a development plan for this site.

Phase I ESA

Environmental Site Assessment

Purpose

• The purpose of this phase is to provide a professional opinion on the potential current presence of RECS at the subject property, including potential impacts from known problems in the surrounding area.

Detailed Scope-of-Service

• Conducted a regulatory database search of known underground storage tanks.

• Reviewed geologic maps and literature on file in URS’ local office.

• Researched subject property by reviewing aerial photographs, topographic maps, and the availability of fire insurance maps

Significant Assumptions

• There are no significant assumptions.

Limitations and Exceptions

• The work conducted by URS is limited to the services agreed to with the City of Chicago Heights, and no other services beyond those explicitly stated should be inferred or are implied.

Special Terms and Conditions

• URS’ objective is to perform our work in a professional manner, exercising the customary thoroughness and competence of environmental and engineering.

• No special terms and conditionals apply other than the ones I just listed.

User Reliance

• This Phase I ESA report has been prepared solely by Chicago Hts. This report shall not be relied upon by or transferred to any other party or for any other purpose.

Location and Legal Description

• The subject property is located at 20937 south western. It consist of one parcel that is owned by Chicago Hts. Chicago Hts has owned this property since January 2006. the PIN is 32-19-101-015-0000.

Subject Property and Vicinity Characteristics

• The subject property is currently vacant situated in a commercial area in Chicago Hts. The property is approximately 8 acres in size and is bound to the north by a shurgard self storage.

Physical Settings

• The surface elevation of the subject property is approximately 690 above mls. The subject property is relatively flat. Its located approximately 1.5 miles west of thorn creek.

Descriptions of Structures, Roads, and Other Improvements

Current Adjoining Property Uses

Title Records

• The city of Chicago Hts owned this property since April 2006. Prior to the city's ownership, the property was owned by auto cam realty and Chrysler realty corp dating back to 1968.

Environmental Liens Use Limitations

• Property was provided to URS by the city of Chicago Hts.

Owner, Site Manager, and Occupant Information

• According to information provided by Mr. Santori the subject property was obtained for back taxes and was historically used as an car dealership.

Reason for ConductingPhase I ESA

• The city of Chicago Hts. Indicated that this Phase I ESA was requested in connection with a USEPA Brownfield's assessment grant.

Standard Environmental Records

• URS reviewed the EPR database to evaluate whether activities on or near subject property have the potential to create a REC on the subject property.

Additional Environmental Records

• URS conducted file reviews or interviews at applicable state, municipal and county offices regarding the subject property.

• Fire Department

• Illinois office of state fire marshell

• Illinois protection agency

Historical Use

• Copies of pertinent portions of historical research documents reviewed and discussed below are presented in Appendix F

Aerial Photographs

• Short

• Brief

• Arial photographs were obtainbed from EDR.And were reviewed to indentify potential

Topographic Maps

• Summarize

• Brief

Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps

• Brief summary

City Directories

Methodology and Limiting Conditions

Interior and Exterior Observations

Hazardous Substances and Petroleum Products

Underground/ Aboveground Storage Tanks

PCB-Containing and Hydraulic Equipment

Solid and Hazardous Wastes

• No solid or hazardous wastes were being generated at the subject property at the time of the site reconnaissance.

Drains and Sumps

• Storm drains were observed in the asphalt paved areas of the subject property and what appeared to be the remains of floor drains were observed in the old building foundation.

Waste Water

• No water waste is currently generated on the subject property.

Utilities

• The subject property is currently vacant and not connected to any active utilities.

Wells

• No evidence of wells was observed on the subject property.

Pits, Ponds, Lagoons

• No pits, ponds, or lagoons were observed on the subject property during the property visit.

Other Physical Evidence of Contamination

• URS did not observe any other physical evidence of contamination on the subject property or adjacent properties during the site reconnaissance.

Conclusions

• The subject property is listed in the UST database as having a 550- gallon used oil UST.

• Eight hydraulic car lifts were noted within the foundation of the former car dealership.

• Stains were noted on the ground on the north side of the building foundation and near the pad mounted transformer on the north side of the site.

Environmental Professionals Involved

• The environmental professionals involved are Ronald W. Short, the senior technician/ inspector and Sarah Rubin, the project manager.