19023_Spencer's_Mill_Site_Inspection_Survey_2020.09.16

DWM Brownfields Inspection Report
Submitted By: jkslaughter_ncdenr
Submitted Time: 09/21/2020 4:41 PM

I. Inspection Information
Date & Time: 09/16/2020 9:30 AM Inspection Type: LURU/LUR Non-Compliance

Brownfields Staff: Other Personnel:
Kevin Slaughter

Mr. Jerry Deakle (Spencer’s Mill Ventures),
Kenneth Reiter (BelmontSayre), and Mark
Horton (Partnership Property Management)
Location:
Lat: 36.5013, Long: -80.6103,

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II. Project Information
Number: 19023-15-086 Name: Spencer’s Mill
Address: 328 Willow Street
And Others

City: Mount Airy

County: Surry

III. Environmental

Current Use of Property: Residential
Structures on Property: Existing Structures Violation: Yes

Vapor Mitigation Systems: Not Observed Vapor Mitigation Violation: No

Use of Surface Water or Groundwater: Not Observed Water Use Violation: No

Summary: N/A

Summary: N/A

Summary: Inspection completed for a portion of the Brownfields Property (owned by Spencer’s
Mill Ventures LLC). Former mill building converted into 65-unit apartment complex. Apartment
leasing began May 2020, and approximately 90% of units leased at the time of the Site Inspection.
Apartments occupied prior to DEQ determining they were protective of public health which is a
violation of Land Use Restriction (LUR) #11;
“No enclosed building may be constructed on the Brownfields Property and no existing building,
defined as those depicted on the plat component of this Notice, may be occupied until DEQ
determines in writing that:
a. the building is or would be protective of the building's users, public health and
the environment from risk of vapor intrusion based on site assessment data or a site-
specific risk assessment approved in writing by DEQ;”
Further, note that the building was occupied without DEQ’s fore-knowledge and it was through
the consultant and subsequent conversations and this site inspection that occupancy was
confirmed.
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Exposed Soils: Observed Exposed Soils Violation: Yes

Use of Basements: Observed Basement Violation: Yes

Storage of Chemicals: Not Observed Chemical Violation: No

Groundwater Monitoring Wells: Not Observed Monitoring Well Violation: No

Current Exposure to Public/Public Risk:

Summary: Areas of the property that are not hardscaped and are owned by Spencer’s Mill
Ventures LLC are visible. Final grade sampling of non-hardscaped areas had not been performed
prior to the Site Inspection nor prior to the developer initiating occupancy of the Brownfields
Property, which is a violation of LUR #10;
“No use of the Brownfields Property may occur until the then owner of the Brownfields Property
conducts representative final grade soil sampling pursuant to a plan approved in writing by DEQ of
any area of the Brownfields Property that is not covered by building foundations, sidewalks, or
asphaltic or concrete parking areas and driveways unless otherwise approved in writing by DEQ in
advance”.

Summary: Residential units, leasing office, and communal space located either below, or
partially below grade. Pre-occupancy sampling has not been performed, and a
Redevelopment Summery Report has not been submitted (violation of LUR #11).
Summary: N/A

Condition:
Summary: N/A

Because indoor air pre-occupancy sampling (LUR #11), and exterior final grade sampling
(LUR #10) have not been performed, there is the potential for public exposure to vapor
intrusion or impacted surface soils.

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IV. Inspector Comments

V. PHOTOGRAPHS

Photo 1: Spencer’s Mill Apartments

Met Mr. Kenneth Reiter, and Mr Mark Horton at 07:55 at the property. Discussed site and
walked perimeter of building exterior when Mr. Deakle arrived. Mr. Deakle and Mr. Reiter
discussed the use of stockpiled rip-rap to provide hardscape surface adjacent to building
(5-foot perimeter). Apartment complex is approximately 90% rented, so unable to enter
below grade of ground floor apartment units. Was able to view below grade common
areas and office, viewed portion of “crawl space” below street level apartments, and
viewed a typical apartment on second floor. Departed site following inspection at 09:45.

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Photo 2: Below grade courtyard, and western building exterior.

Photo 3: View looking east along building exterior. No Hardscape installed, and Final Grade
Sampling has not been performed as required in Land Use Restriction (LUR # 10)
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Photo 4: Photo of Spencer’s Mill parking lot facing east.

Photo 5: Access hatch to crawlspace below street level apartments.
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Photo 6: Crawlspace area below street level apartments. Wood floor joists and flooring visible
in photograph. No vapor barrier observed within crawlspace.

Photo 7: Below grade communal area. Painting of brick surfaces taking place during site visit.