The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About17020_Chronicle Mill_SIR_20210416 DWM Brownfields Inspection Report Submitted By: jkslaughter_ncdenr Submitted Time: 04/21/2021 7:51 AM I. Inspection Information Date & Time: 04/16/2021 8:01 AM Inspection Type: Meeting Brownfields Staff: Kevin Slaughter Other Personnel: Jim Reilly- Site Superintendent/Armada Associates, Aaron Long- Excel Engineering Location: Lat: 35.24327, Long: -81.03387, Brownfields Inspection Report: Chronicle Mill, 17020-13-036 04/16/2021 8:01 AM Page 2 of 7 II. Project Information Number: 17020-13-036 Name: Chronicle Mill Address: 96 East Catawba Street City: Belmont County: Gaston III. Environmental Current Use of Property: Residential Structures on Property: Existing Structures Violation: No Vapor Mitigation Systems: Not Observed Vapor Mitigation Violation: No Use of Surface Water or Groundwater: Not Observed Water Use Violation: No Exposed Soils: Observed Exposed Soils Violation: No Summary: At the time of the inspection, the new apartment building is proposed to have a VIMS under approximately 50% of the building. However, additional assessment is being completed to determine the necessity of a passive vs active system beneath all site buildings. No work has begun on the VIMS at the time of the inspection. Summary: N/A Summary: The existing mill building is currently being renovated into a multi-residential apartment building. Work is in the early stages with large sections of the building being removed at the time of the Site Inspection. An additional apartment building will also be constructed on the western portion of the property, but has not broken ground at the time of the inspection. Summary: Typical soil grading during construction activities observed. No soil stockpiles observed during the site inspection. Brownfields Inspection Report: Chronicle Mill, 17020-13-036 04/16/2021 8:01 AM Page 3 of 7 Use of Basements: Not Observed Basement Violation: No Storage of Chemicals: Not Observed Chemical Violation: No Groundwater Monitoring Wells: Not Observed Monitoring Well Violation: No Current Exposure to Public/Public Risk: Summary: N/A Although there are some portions of the existing mill with soil along interior sidewalls, following demolition of approximately 25-30’ of the northern façade of the building, and additional building demolition and regrading, no interior walls will remain in contact with soil according to the site superintendent. Summary: N/A Condition: Summary: N/A No public exposure was observed at the time of the Site Inspection, with the entire property being surrounded by temporary construction fencing. Brownfields Inspection Report: Chronicle Mill, 17020-13-036 04/16/2021 8:01 AM Page 4 of 7 IV. Inspector Comments V. PHOTOGRAPHS Photo 1: View of Chronicle Mill looking southwest from Catawba St. The purpose of the site inspection was to view renovation activities and discuss DEQ concerns with renovation/new construction without mitigation based on the known impacts on-site. During the site visit, we discussed the possibility of mitigating the entire “new” apartment building, and I suggested that mitigation of the existing mill building should be considered given the entire slab would be removed and addressing any potential VI issues at this stage of construction would be much less expensive and disruptive than in the future. Recommended the collection of sub-slab or soil gas samples below existing mill building at a minimum which was being discussed when I departed the site. Following site inspection, a conference call with DEQ, the consultant, and developer determined that assessment activities would best determine if an active or passive mitigation system would be best for the site buildings. Assessment has been approved by DEQ and data will be presented following collection. Brownfields Inspection Report: Chronicle Mill, 17020-13-036 04/16/2021 8:01 AM Page 5 of 7 Photo 2: View of south side of mill building from the Brownfield property. Photo 3: Inside the southwestern corner of mill building. Façade of the building to be removed back to first row of columns during demolition stage. Brownfields Inspection Report: Chronicle Mill, 17020-13-036 04/16/2021 8:01 AM Page 6 of 7 Photo 4: Photo of floor slab within eastern portion of building. Floor slab to be removed and new floor poured within entire mill building. Approximately 75% of floor slab had been removed at the time of the inspection. Photo 5: Photo looking west showing section of floor slab that has already been removed. Brownfields Inspection Report: Chronicle Mill, 17020-13-036 04/16/2021 8:01 AM Page 7 of 7 Photo 6: View of southwestern corner of mill building, and general area of new construction apartment building. Construction of this apartment building had not begun at the time of the Site Inspection. Photo 7: View of the north side of building. Entire brick façade adjacent to Catawba St. to be removed. A sunken garden will be installed, eliminating current soil contact with interior walls.