23057_Charlotte Van&Storage_Redevelopment Summary Report_20240129

Via Email
January 29, 2024

NCDEQ – Division of Waste Management
Brownfields Redevelopment Section
1646 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646

Attention: Mr. Pete Doorn

Re: Redevelopment Completion Report
Charlotte Van & Storage Co.
Verbena Street and Gilead Street
Charlotte, North Carolina
Brownfields Project No. 23057-19-060
H&H Job No. LEN-008

Dear Pete:

1.0 Introduction

On behalf of LMC Verbena Holdings LLC (Prospective Developer or PD), Hart & Hickman, PC
(H&H) has prepared this report to document the environmental related activities associated with
the completion of redevelopment of the Charlotte Van & Storage Co. Brownfields property
(Brownfields Project No. 23057-19-060). The Charlotte Van & Storage Co. Brownfields
property is located southeast of the Gilead Street and Verbena Street intersection in Charlotte,
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (Site or subject Site). The Site consists of one parcel
(Parcel ID No. 14903412) that totals approximately 5.4 acres of land located in the rapidly
densifying lower South End of Charlotte. A Site location map is provided as Figure 1, and a Site
map is provided as Figure 2.

Redevelopment of the Site included the construction of two multistory high-density residential
apartment buildings, a clubhouse, a maintenance building, and associated access drives, parking
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areas, and landscaping. A copy of the Site Plan prepared Cline Design that depicts the
development layout is provided in Appendix A.

Redevelopment activities at the Site are complete and were conducted in accordance with the
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Brownfields Redevelopment
Section approved Environmental Management Plan (EMP) dated November 17, 2020. Pursuant
to the EMP, a report of environment-related activities will be prepared each year for as long as
physical redevelopment of the Brownfields property continues and a redevelopment summary
report will be submitted after completion of redevelopment. This report has been prepared in
accordance with redevelopment reporting requirements outlined in the DEQ-approved EMP and
documents the completion of redevelopment activities at the Site.

A brief summary of redevelopment completion activities is provided in the following section.

2.0 Redevelopment Activities

Redevelopment activities at the Site have been conducted in accordance with the DEQ-approved
EMP dated November 17, 2020. Redevelopment at the Site during 2023 included limited
grading which resulted in a net export of soil. In addition, redevelopment activities included
completing the construction of the second apartment building (Building 2) and associated access
roads and parking areas. As part of the redevelopment activities, the PD installed vapor intrusion
mitigation systems (VIMS) for each building. A brief summary of soil export and VIMS
installation activities is provided below.

2.1 Soil Export

Redevelopment activities completed at the Site since January 2023 have included the completion
of limited grading activities. Excess soil generated during grading completed in 2021 and 2022
were transported off-Site in 2021, 2022, and continued in 2023. In situ soil assessment activities
completed in 2021 to characterize the excess soil for export approval are documented in
Brownfields Soil Management Options letters dated September 7, 2021, September 15, 2021,
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October 11, 2021, November 18, 2021, January 4, 2022, May 17, 2022, and May 25, 2022.
Copies of email correspondences and Brownfields Soil Management Options letters listed above
were included in the Annual Redevelopment Summary Report prepared for the Site dated
January 26, 2023.

The May 17, 2022 Brownfields Soil Management Option letter provided pre-approval for the
transport of select previously evaluated soil characterization areas and/or stockpiles to the Fleet
Maintenance facility on Lucia-Riverbend Highway in Mt. Holly, North Carolina, or with DEQ-
approval Land Clearing and Inter Debris (LCID), Construction & Debris (C&D), or Municipal
Solid Waste landfill (MSWLF) facilities. Prior to exporting characterized soil from the Site, the
Fleet Maintenance facility stopped accepting soil from the Site due to space limitations at the
Fleet property.

On May 24, 2022, H&H submitted a request for approval to export approximately 2,500 cubic
yards of stockpiled soil to the Old 27 LCID landfill (Old 27) in Mt. Holly, North Carolina. On
May 25, 2022, the DEQ Brownfields Redevelopment Section provided a Soil Management
Options letter approving export to the Old 27 landfill. Copies of email correspondence and the
May 2022 Brownfields Property Soil Management Options Letters are included in Appendix B
for ease of reference.

Between January 2023 and April 2023, approximately 748 cubic yards of stockpiled soil
generated during limited grading activities were loaded into trucks and transported to the Old 27
landfill for off-Site disposal. Soil export documentation for soil transported to the Old 27 landfill
is provided in Appendix C.

2.2 Final Grade Soil Sampling

In February 2023 and May 2023, H&H mobilized to the Site to collect the final grade soil
samples in accordance with the DEQ-approved EMP and the Final Grade Assessment Work Plan
(Work Plan) dated January 4, 2023. The Work plan received DEQ-approval on January 12,
2023. The final grade soil assessment activities are documented in a Final Grade Assessment
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Report dated June 12, 2023. Based on results of the final grade sampling activities, DEQ
Brownfields issued a Review of Final Grade Soil Assessment Report compliance letter on June
14, 2023.

2.3 Vapor Mitigation System Installation

As part of the construction of the multi-family apartment buildings (Building 1 and Building 2),
the maintenance building, and the clubhouse, components of the VIMS were installed in
accordance with the DEQ-approved Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Plan (VIMP) dated
August 11, 2021. For quality assurance and quality control purposes, H&H personnel, under the
direction of the VIMS design engineer, completed inspections after the placement of the VIMS
components installed in 2023 (select riser conveyance piping, finished monitoring points, and the
ventilators). Based on the results of the inspections, the VIMS was installed in accordance with
the VIMP and modification requests.

The VIMS installation activities for Building 1, the maintenance building, and the clubhouse are
documented in the VIMS Installation Completion Report dated January 13, 2023. The VIMS
installation activities for Building 2 are documented in the VIMS Installation Completion Report
dated June 6, 2023. Based on results of the inspections and efficacy sampling for the Site
buildings, DEQ issued compliance letters on February 17, 2023 and June 8, 2023, respectively.

3.0 Summary

Redevelopment activities have been completed at the Charlotte Van & Storage Brownfields
property located southeast of the Verbena Street and Gilead Street intersection in Charlotte,
North Carolina. Redevelopment activities included mass grading and construction of two
multifamily residential apartment buildings, a clubhouse, and a maintenance building with
associated access drives and parking areas. Redevelopment activities were completed in
accordance with the DEQ-approved EMP.

USGS The National Map: National Boundaries Dataset, 3DEP Elevation
Program, Geographic Names Information System, National Hydrography
Dataset, National Land Cover Database, National Structures Dataset, and
National Transportation Dataset; USGS Global Ecosystems; U.S. Census
Bureau TIGER/Line data; USFS Road Data; Natural Earth Data; U.S.
Department of State Humanitarian Information Unit; and NOAA National
Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Coastal Relief Model. Data
refreshed June, 2022.
SITE LOCATION MAP
CHARLOTTE VAN & STORAGE CO.
VERBENA STREET AND GILEAD STREET
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
DATE: 1-17-2024
JOB NO: LEN-008
REVISION NO: 0
FIGURE NO: 1
2923 South Tryon Street - Suite 100
Charlotte, North Carolina 28203
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License # C-1269 / # C-245 Geology
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Appendix A

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Appendix B

Email Correspondences and Soil Transfer Approval Letters

May 17, 2022
Sent Via E-mail
Mr. Jeffrey W. Harris Lennar Multifamily Communities, LLC 500 East Morehead Street, Suite 300 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
[e-mail] Subject: Brownfields Soil Management Options COMP-1 through COMP-5 Charlotte Van & Storage Co. Brownfield Property
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County Brownfields Project No. 23057-19-060 Dear Mr. Harris:
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Brownfields Program received a request to export soil from the Charlotte Van & Storage Co. Brownfields Property. This request was submitted on your behalf by Ms. Haley Martin, PG of Hart & Hickman, PC via email on May 17, 2022, and requests approval to export approximately 2,500 cubic yards of stockpiled soil to a beneficial fill reuse site known as the Fleet Maintenance facility in Mt. Holly, North Carolina.
DEQ Brownfields provided letters approving soil export options on September 7 and 15, October 11, November 18, 2021, December 29, 2021, and January 4, 2022, in response to previous requests. For this request, DEQ Brownfields reviewed the May 17, 2022 email request and Data Summary Package April 2022 which includes analytical results for soil samples COMP-1 through COMP-
5. Analytical data from the proposed Fleet Maintenance receiving facility was also reviewed. Based on our review of the data, the DEQ Brownfield determines that soils may be exported as outlined in the table below. Please note that the “Beneficial Fill” option listed in the table below is specifically approved for the Fleet Maintenance facility in Mt. Holly, NC. Other Beneficial
Fill and Land Clearing & Inert Debris Landfill (LCID) options may be available; however, DEQ requires that the receiving facility be identified and approved prior to export. The receiving facility should have metals concentrations which are consistent with those from the Brownfields Property. Similarly, many site soils, including those with impacts, may be suitable for use at another Brownfields Property that has similar impacts.
Mr. Jeffery Harris May 17, 2022 Page 2

Upon determination of the export facility, whether another Brownfields Property, LCID, or
another beneficial fill reuse, please contact us and we will assist you in determining if additional sampling is needed for the receiving facility.
LOCATION ID DEPTH (Ft)1 MANAGEMENT OPTIONS2
COMP-1 stockpile BFILL, LCID, CDLF, MSWLF
COMP -2 stockpile BFILL, LCID, CDLF, MSWLF
COMP -3 stockpile BFILL, LCID, CDLF, MSWLF
COMP -4 stockpile BFILL, LCID, CDLF, MSWLF
COMP -5 stockpile BFILL, LCID, CDLF, MSWLF
Notes: 1) Depth listed is total depth of available analytical data. Additional sampling would potentially be required beyond these depths prior to export.
2) BFILL= Beneficial Fill; LCID = Land Clearing & Inert Debris Landfill; CDLF = Construction & Demolition landfill; MSWLF = Municipal Solid Waste landfill (MSWLF) facility.
Per the Charlotte Van & Storage Co.’s approved Environmental Management Plan (EMP), the soils are to be field screened during excavation prior to export from the property. If unanticipated impacts are identified during excavation, please refer to the EMP for further actions and cease transfer until appropriate characterization can be completed. In addition, and also in accordance
with the site’s approved EMP, an annual Redevelopment Summary Report will be submitted to
DEQ Brownfields. Details related to the disposition of this soil including but not limited to, total volume, general description of field screening efforts, etc. should be included with the Redevelopment Summary Report.
Please be advised that this approval does not waive any applicable requirement to obtain any
necessary permits, licenses or certifications which may be required from other state or local entities. If you have questions about this correspondence or require additional information, please feel free to contact Pete Doorn by phone at 984-275-5391 or by email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Peter L. Doorn, Project Manager Brownfields Program
Ec: Haley Martin, Hart & Hickman, PC Ralph McGee, Hart & Hickman, PC Tracy Wahl, DEQ Brownfields

May 25, 2022
Sent Via E-mail
Mr. Jeffrey W. Harris Lennar Multifamily Communities, LLC 500 East Morehead Street, Suite 300 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
[e-mail] Subject: Brownfields Soil Management Options COMP-1 through COMP-5 Charlotte Van & Storage Co. Brownfield Property
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County Brownfields Project No. 23057-19-060 Dear Mr. Harris:
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Brownfields Program received a modified request to export soil from the Charlotte Van & Storage Co. Brownfields Property. This request was submitted on your behalf by Ms. Haley Martin, PG of Hart & Hickman, PC via email on May 24, 2022, and requests approval to export approximately 2,500 cubic yards of stockpiled soil to the Old 27 Land Clearing and Inert Debris (LCID) landfill in Mt. Holly, North
Carolina. On May 17, 2022, DEQ Brownfields approved this soil for disposition at the Fleet Maintenance facility in Mt. Holly, however, since the Fleet Maintenance facility is no longer accepting soil, the request was made to send the soil to the Old 27 LCID landfill. For this request, DEQ Brownfields reviewed the May 24, 2022 email request and Data Summary
Package April 2022 which includes analytical results for soil samples COMP-1 through COMP-5 and the analytical data from the Old 27 LCID landfill facility. Based on our review of the data, the DEQ Brownfield determines that soils may be exported as outlined in the table below. Please note that the “LCID” option listed in the table below is
specifically approved for the Old 27 LCID landfill facility in Mt. Holly, NC. Other Beneficial Fill and Land Clearing & Inert Debris Landfill (LCID) options may be available; however, DEQ requires that the receiving facility be identified and approved prior to export. The receiving facility should have metals concentrations which are consistent with those from the Brownfields Property. Similarly, many site soils, including those with impacts, may be suitable for use at
another Brownfields Property that has similar impacts.
Mr. Jeffery Harris May 25, 2022 Page 2

Upon determination of the export facility, whether another Brownfields Property, LCID, or
another beneficial fill reuse, please contact us and we will assist you in determining if additional sampling is needed for the receiving facility.
LOCATION ID DEPTH (Ft)1 MANAGEMENT OPTIONS2
COMP-1 stockpile BFILL, LCID, CDLF, MSWLF
COMP-2 stockpile BFILL, LCID, CDLF, MSWLF
COMP-3 stockpile BFILL, LCID, CDLF, MSWLF
COMP-4 stockpile BFILL, LCID, CDLF, MSWLF
COMP-5 stockpile BFILL, LCID, CDLF, MSWLF
Notes: 1) Depth listed is total depth of available analytical data. Additional sampling would potentially be required beyond these depths prior to export.
2) BFILL= Beneficial Fill; LCID = Land Clearing & Inert Debris Landfill; CDLF = Construction & Demolition landfill; MSWLF = Municipal Solid Waste landfill (MSWLF) facility.
Per the Charlotte Van & Storage Co.’s approved Environmental Management Plan (EMP), the soils are to be field screened during excavation prior to export from the property. If unanticipated impacts are identified during excavation, please refer to the EMP for further actions and cease transfer until appropriate characterization can be completed. In addition, and also in accordance
with the site’s approved EMP, an annual Redevelopment Summary Report will be submitted to
DEQ Brownfields. Details related to the disposition of this soil including but not limited to, total volume, general description of field screening efforts, etc. should be included with the Redevelopment Summary Report.
Please be advised that this approval does not waive any applicable requirement to obtain any
necessary permits, licenses or certifications which may be required from other state or local entities. If you have questions about this correspondence or require additional information, please feel free to contact Pete Doorn by phone at 984-275-5391 or by email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Peter L. Doorn, Project Manager Brownfields Program
Ec: Haley Martin, Hart & Hickman, PC Ralph McGee, Hart & Hickman, PC Tracy Wahl, DEQ Brownfields
From:Doorn, Peter L
To:[e-mail]; Haley Martin
Cc:Patrick Foster; Ralph McGee
Subject:RE: [External] 23057-19-060 Charlotte Van and Storage - In Situ Soil Characterization Sampling
Date:Tuesday, May 17, 2022 10:56:15 AM
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Mr. Harris,
In response to the request below, please find attached the DEQ Brownfields letter listing approved
export options for approximately 2,500 cubic yards of soil characterized by samples COMP-1 through
COMP-5 at the Charlotte Van & Storage Brownfields Property.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Peter L. Doorn
Brownfields Program/DWM/NCDEQ
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From: Haley Martin <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 9:57 AM
To: Doorn, Peter L <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] 23057-19-060 Charlotte Van and Storage - In Situ Soil Characterization
Sampling
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Good Morning Pete,
Please find the attached data summary package for the Charlotte Van and Storage Brownfields
Property. On April 28 and 29, 2022, H&H collected five 5-point composite samples (COMP-1 through
COMP-5) from approximately 2,500 cubic yards of excess soil generated during grading activities. As
stated below, because the soil is segregated into multiple stockpiles from five general areas at the
Site, a total of five (5) soil characterization samples were collected to adequately characterize the
material from each area.
The composite soil samples selected for laboratory analyses were collected directly into dedicated
laboratory supplied sample containers, labeled with the date, time, and sample identification, and
placed in a laboratory supplied sample cooler with ice. The samples were submitted to Pace
Analytical (Pace) under standard chain of custody protocols for analysis of semi volatile organic
compounds (SVOCs) by EPA Method 8270 and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
metals plus hexavalent chromium by EPA Methods 6020/7471/7199. In addition to the composite
soil samples described above, one representative grab soil sample was collected from each
characterization area. The grab soil samples were collected from an undisturbed portion of soil
directly into laboratory supplied glassware and submitted to Pace under standard chain of custody
protocols for analysis of VOCs by EPA Method 8260.
As noted in the attached data summary package, COMP-1 through COMP-5 soil sample analytical
results indicate that no organic compounds were detected at concentrations above the Preliminary
Soil Remediation Goals (PSRGs) and metals concentrations appear to be consistent with background
levels for the Site and the Fleet Maintenance facility. The PD would like to transport the
approximate the approximate 2,500 cubic yards of excess soil to the Fleet Maintenance facility as
soon as possible. The lab was having trouble with instruments associated with hexavalent chromium
analysis which has delayed issuance of the final lab report. The soil stockpiles have been on-Site for
several weeks now and are beginning to impede redevelopment.
We appreciate your reviewing this data to assist in keeping the construction schedule on track.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Thanks,
Haley
From: Doorn, Peter L <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 9:30 AM
To: Haley Martin <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] 23057-19-060 Charlotte Van and Storage - In Situ Soil Characterization
Sampling
Sounds great, Haley – thanks for the heads-up!
-Pete
Peter L. Doorn
Brownfields Program/DWM/NCDEQ
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From: Haley Martin <[e-mail]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 5:02 PM
To: Doorn, Peter L <[e-mail]>
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Sampling
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Pete,
The PD at Charlotte Van and Storage has generated approximately 2,500 cubic yards of excess soil in
various small stockpiles on-Site. H&H will assist with soil characterization sampling of the stockpiles
generated during grading and paving activities at the Site. Because the soil is segregated into
multiple stockpiles from five general areas at the Site, a total of five (5) soil characterization samples
will be collected to adequately characterize the material from each area. Sampling activities will be
conducted in accordance with the sampling methodology outlined in the email below dated August
3, 2021 and in accordance with the DEQ approved EMP. We will send a data summary package with
the analytical results as soon as they are available. In the meantime, please let us know if you have
questions or require additional information.
Thank you,
Haley
From: Doorn, Peter L <[e-mail]>
Sent: Monday, August 9, 2021 11:11 AM
To: Haley Martin <[e-mail]>
Cc: Patrick Foster <[e-mail]>; Ralph McGee <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: [External] 23057-19-060 Charlotte Van and Storage - In Situ Soil Characterization
Sampling
Haley,
Thanks for sending the details of the sampling strategy to evaluate shallow soils from the
grubbing/stripping activities for the Charlotte Van & Storage project. Your proposed strategy looks
sound.
Haley Martin, PG, Senior Project Geologist Hart & Hickman, PC
2923 S Tryon Street, Suite 100 · Charlotte, NC 28203 Direct: 704-526-2045 · Mobile: [phone]
www.harthickman.com
I also appreciate the 2019 example soil export letter for the Block 42 project. When you send the
document package, please include a brief description of the intended use of the soil at the Fleet
Maintenance facility.
If you encounter any previously unidentified impacts during grubbing/stripping activities, just let me
know.
Thanks,
-Pete
Pete Doorn
Brownfields Program/DWM/NCDEQ
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Sent: Tuesday, August 3, 2021 11:35 AM
To: Doorn, Peter L <[e-mail]>
Cc: Patrick Foster <[e-mail]>; Ralph McGee <[e-mail]>
Subject: [External] 23057-19-060 Charlotte Van and Storage - In Situ Soil Characterization Sampling
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Pete,
The PD at the Charlotte Van and Storage Brownfields property (BPN 23057-19-060) is planning to
complete grubbing and stripping of topsoil in undeveloped and vegetated portions of the
Brownfields property prior to mass grading activities. H&H will complete in situ soil characterization
assessment activities at the Brownfields property to assist in management of approximately 5,600
cubic yards of topsoil expected to be generated during grubbing/stripping activities. In situ soil
assessment activities will include dividing the proposed area of limited grubbing into six (6) in situ
soil characterizations sections (EX-1 through EX-6) based on information provided by the on-Site
superintendent and proposed shallow (approximately 2 ft bgs) grubbing depths. Areas that will be
stripped are shown in green shading in the attached Figure along with the proposed evaluation areas
and aliquot soil boring locations. Note that the area and depth of planned cut for stripping has been
calculated so that each evaluation area represents approximately 1,000 cubic yards of
topsoil/organics.
In accordance with the DEQ-approved EMP, a minimum of 3 aliquot soil borings will be advance in
each evaluation area. Continuous soil samples will be collected from each boring advanced in an
evaluation area. The soil samples will be combined and homogenized to form one composite soil
sample representative of soil that will be generated during grubbing in that section. The composite
soil samples selected for laboratory analysis will be placed directly into laboratory supplied
glassware, labeled with the sample ID, the date, and requested analysis and placed in a laboratory
supplied cooler with ice. The samples will be delivered to a NC certified laboratory under standard
chain of custody protocols for analysis of semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) by EPA Method
8270 and RCRA metals plus hexavalent chromium by EPA Methods 6020/7471/7199. In addition,
one grab soil sample will be collected in each evaluation area from an undisturbed portion of an
aliquot soil sample and submitted to laboratory for analysis of VOCs by EPA method 8260. One
duplicate soil sample will also be collected for the same analyses as the parent sample.
In addition to the in situ soil characterization soil sampling described above, H&H will collect a soil
sample to characterize an approximate 450 cubic yard stockpile generated during installation of
erosion control measures in the western portion of the Site. H&H will collect 5 aliquot soil samples
from stockpile. The aliquots collected from the stockpile will be homogenized to form a composite
soil sample representative of the stockpile. The composite soil sample will be collected directly into
laboratory supplied glassware, labeled with the sample ID, date, and requested analyses and placed
in a laboratory supplied cooler with ice. Additionally, one grab sample will be collected from
undisturbed portions of a select aliquot soil sample prior to homogenization for the composite soil
sample. The soil sample will be submitted for the same analyses as the in situ soil samples described
above.
If results of the above sampling indicate that there are no impacts above acceptable levels, the PD
for the Charlotte Van and Storage site would like to export the topsoil to Fleet Maintenance facility
on Lucia-Riverbend Highway in Mt. Holly. The PD has previously obtained approval from Josyelyn
Harriger and Ervin Lane to export soil from the Market 42 Brownfields property (BPN 2124-17-060)
to the Fleet Maintenance facility in 2019 (see attached letter for ease of reference). In accordance
with the DEQ-approved EMP, we are putting together a package to provide the following for export
approval:
A letter indicating the PD’s request for DEQ approval for transfer of soil from the Charlotte
Van and Storage property to the Fleet Maintenance property;
Written acceptance of the Charlotte Van and Storage soil from the owner of the Fleet
Maintenance facility;
A figure depicting the areas of cut relative to soil sample locations; and
Cumulative hypothetical worst-case risk calculators using soil sample laboratory analytical
results for the receiving property.
We will send the documentation above and a data summary package as soon as they are available.
In the meantime, please let us know if you have questions or require additional information.
Thank you,
Haley
Haley Martin, PG, Project Geologist Hart & Hickman, PC
2923 S Tryon Street, Suite 100 · Charlotte, NC 28203
Direct: 704-526-2045 · Mobile: [phone]
www.harthickman.com

Appendix C

Export Soil Documentation