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January 19, 2000
Mr. Bruce Nicholson
RECEIVED
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Waste Management JAN 2 0 2��®
401 Oberlin Road, Suite 150 SUPERFUND SECTION
Raleigh, NC 27605
Mr. Harry Zinn
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Waste Management — Superfund Section
401 Oberlin Road, Suite 150
Raleigh, NC 27605
RE: ADDISON, L.L.C. — Brownfields Letter of Intent
Dear Bruce and Harry:
We are writing on behalf of Addison, L.L.C. ("ADDISON"), a limited liability company which
we intend to form and through which we would like to participate in the North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources ("DENR") Brownfield program with respect
to a proposed project in Charlotte, North Carolina. We are writing to formally notify you of our
intent to seek consideration for the Brownfield program.
We have entered into a contract to acquire a 1.136 acre tract of land with 20,400 square feet of
improvements located at 1310 West Morehead Street in Charlotte ("Site"). We are currently in
the "inspection period" stage of the contract and intend to assign the contract to Addison, which
will ultimately purchase the Site and serve as the prospective developer. A U.S.G.S.
topographical map showing the location of the Site is attached to this letter as Exhibit 1 and a
plat survey of the Site is attached as Exhibit 2. The Site is currently owned by EC Griffith & Co.
and has been vacant since 1996. The facility was built in 1941 and housed a trailer
manufacturing operation until 1946. The use of the facility changed to a motor equipment repair
shop until 1960. From 1961 until 1975 there were several motor repair businesses, but there are
no specifics describing what kind of repair facility operated out of the building. From 1975 until
1987 the building was used as a metal fabrication shop. The building sat vacant until 1993,
when the site was used as an automobile repair garage until 1996.
Mr. Nicholson
Mr. Zinn
January 5, 2000
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As part of our due diligence in preparing to purchase the Site, Mr. Phillips and myself contracted
with S&ME to do soil borings and geoprobes to evaluate the soil and ground water on the Site.
We had three (3) geoprobes drilled to approximately 37 feet below the surface and one (1) hand
auger boring drilled approximately five feet below the surface. GP-2 contained trichloroethene
("TCE") of 58 ug/L and bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate or "BEHP" of 35 ug/L which are both above
NCDENR standards. We have enclosed a copy of S & ME's report for your review.
Mr. Phillips had discovered through his own due diligence that TCE had also been discovered on
an adjacent site, which would be side gradient to the subject Site. The level of TCE was
measured at 5 ug/L. With this information we contacted S&ME for advice. S&ME proposed
drilling two more geoprobes to ascertain if the contamination was originating on or off site.
Geoprobe four and five were conducted and there was no TCE or BEHP located, but chloroform
was found at 24 ug/L in GP-4 and 9.6 ug/L in GP-5. Based on the ground water quality data and
the anticipated groundwater flow direction (southeast), the results of the additional ground water
analysis from GP-4 and GP-5 do not suggest an off -site source for TCE and BEHP detected in
GP-2. Concentrations of chloroform in GP-4 and GP-5 suggest that the chloroform may be from
an off -site source. We have also enclosed a copy of this additional data.
Addison plans to redevelop the Site. Our plans for redeveloping the site include razing the metal
building expansion and adding on to the main brick structure. Depending on market demand we
will build a two-story office building expansion (15,000 — 20,000 s.f.) or add onto our existing
structure (after the metal building has been razed) with approximately 10,000 square feet for a
total of approximately 22,000 square feet, which would be utilized for retail space. We, along
with Tom Griffin at Parker, Poe, Adams & Bernstein, are the contact people for the project. The
relevant contact information is as follows:
Mr. Lamarr Phillips
Mr. Lawrence Shaw
Carter & Associates
201 South College Street, Suite 1510
Charlotte, NC 28244
(704) 944-6160
Mr. Thomas N. Griffin, III
Parker, Poe, Adams & Bernstein L.L.P.
2500 Charlotte Plaza
Charlotte, NC 28244
(704) 335-9049
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Mr. Nicholson
Mr. Zinn
January S, 2000
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Addison's planned redevelopment of the Site will benefit the surrounding community by helping
to revitalize an older, underutilized area of Charlotte. It will expand the City of Charlotte's tax
base, create job opportunities, provide access to additional services to the community and
eliminate fire hazards associated with rubbish stored in the facility and health hazards associated
with rodents and mosquitoes. The community would benefit from the office space by virtue of
new jobs being created in what was a vacant building and the office workers spending money in
the new nearby restaurants as well as dry cleaners, ectera. The retail development will also create
new jobs from a vacant building and bring services into an office redevelopment area as well as
bring service uses into the neighborhood for the Wesley Heights residents to enjoy. The project
has, in fact, received enthusiastic support from the community, as illustrated by the letters
attached as Exhibit 3.
Mr. Phillips and myself currently work for Carter & Associates a full service commercial real
estate firm. Our combined experience exceeds 18 years in the business and both of us have been
involved in over 1,500,000 square feet of commercial development. We have enclosed resumes
for your review. Our legal counsel is Mr. Tom Griffin of Parker, Poe, Adams & Bernstein.
Additionally, Addison is committed to complying with all procedural requirements of the
Brownfield program. As set forth in the affidavit attached as Exhibit 4, neither us individually
nor Addison are responsible for any of the contamination present at the Site, and we represent
that we have substantially complied with all remediation requirements and all Federal and state
laws, regulations and rules related to the protection of the environment.
We and Addison are looking forward to working with the State to redevelop the Site, and we
appreciate your consideration of our project for the Brownfields program. Please let us know if
you need anything further at this point.
Very truly yours,
Carter & Associates
I'awrence M. Shaw
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EXHIBIT 3
SHIRLEY L. FULTON
SENIOR RESIDENT SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE
26a` JUDICIAL DISTRICT
608 WALNUT AVENUE
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28208
704 358-8144 HOME
704 347-7800 WORK
January 11, 2000
Mr. Lamarr A. Phillips
Carter & Associates
201 South College Street
Suite 1510
Charlotte, North Carolina 28244
Re: 1310 West Morehead Street
Charlotte, North Carolina
Dear Lamarr:
As president of Wesley Heights Community Association, a non-profit corporation made
up of the residents of Wesley Heights neighborhood, I am writing to offer my support and
the support of Wesley Heights Community to the development of the above -described
property.
As a community, we have labored intensely over the last ten years to reclaim this
neighborhood and make it a desirable place to live. While we have made substantial
stride in reclaiming the inner portion of our neighborhood, the edges are still fragile. I
have worked with the City of Charlotte Planning Department and community
stakeholders to develop a plan for the edges that make up the corridor bordering our
neighborhod. The proposed plans in the letter of intent is consistent with that plan as
well as with the desires of the residents of Wesley Heights. It is also consistent with our
philosophy that "we do not have to move to live in a `good' neighborhood".
We fully support this effort to help make Wesley Heights a "good" neighborhood.
Very truly yours,
Shirley L. Ft . ton
President
Wesley Heights Community Association
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CHARLOTTE - MECKLENBURG PLANNING COMMISSION
.January 19, 2000
Mr. Lamar Phillips
Carter & Associates
201 South College Street
Suite 1510
Charlotte, North Carolina 28244
Rey 1310 West Morehead Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28244
Dear Mr. Phillips:
This letter is in response to your request for a letter of support regarding the
redeveloprnent of property located at 1310 West Morehead Street. Your conceptual plans
are consistent with the West Morehead Corridor Land Use/Urban Design Plan and other
previous adopted plans.
Thank you for your continued interest on the corridor. PIease contact me at 336-4695 if I
can be of further assistance.
0
mo Williams
ideipal Planner
Vs .
cc:. Debra Campbell
600 East Fourth Street - Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-2853 + (704) 336-2205
McCoy Properties, Inc.
January 10, 2000
Mr. Lamarr A. Phillips
Carter & Associates-ONCOR
201 S. College Street
Suite 1510
Charlotte, NC 28244
Dear Mr. Phillips,
I enthusiastically support your intent to redevelop the 13 10 West Morehead Property.
The building has been vacant for several years and in its current condition creates an
eyesore in the neighborhood.
My hope is that NCDENR will allow you to participate in the Brownfields Program
Given the plans you described for the site, I believe your efforts will dramatically
improve the neighborhood and reflect the goals of the West Morehead. Corridor District
Plan prepared by the'city and citizenry.
Sincerely,
McCoy Properties, Inc.
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Edwin R. McCoy \.
521 Clanton Rd. Suite C Charlotte, NC 28217 • 704-527-7603 Fax 704-527-7437
January 10, 2000
Mr. Lamarr A. Phillips
Carter & Associates-ONCOR
201 S. College Street
Suite 1510
Charlotte, NC 28224
RE: 1310 West Morehead Street
Charlotte, NC
Dear Mr. Phillips,
As you know I am in the late stages of designing a large speculative office building
directly across from your property. When the subject property is redeveloped it will
represent another brick in the wall of progress to dramatically change this old industrial
corridor.
Based upon our conversation, the keystone of your redevelopment effort is to gain
acceptance into the Brownfields Program. Without that acceptance, yet another building
remains dilapidated offering nothing to the economic viability of the neighborhood and
the city. I strongly support your efforts to redevelop and enthusiastically encourage
NCDENR to consider this application in a positive light.
Sincerely,
M aides
2ohnMancino
EXHIBIT 4
Exhibit 4
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL
RESOURCES
IN THE MATTER OF: )
Addison Investments, L.L.C. )
AFFIDAVIT
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF ) RE: RESPONSIBILITY
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ) AND COMPLIANCE
STATUTES 130A-310.30, et.seq. )
Lawrence Shaw and Lamarr A. Phillips, being duly sworn, hereby deposes and
says:
1. We are the members of Addison Investments, L.L.C.
2. Addison Investments, L.L.C. is applying for a Brownfields Agreement
with the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, pursuant to
N.C.G.S. 130A, Article 9, Part 5 (Brownfields Act), in relation to 1310 West Morehead
Street, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, as generally depicted on the
survey attached to this affidavit as Appendix A.
3. I hereby certify, under the pains and penalties of perjury and of the
Brownfields Act, Addison Investments, L.L.C., and any parent, subsidiary or other
affiliate meets the eligibility requirement of N.C.G.S. 130A-310.3 (b)(10), in that it did
not cause or contribute to the contamination at the parcel cited in the preceding
paragraph.
4. I hereby. certify, under the pains and penalties of perjury and of the
Brownfields Act, Addison Investments, L.L.C., meets the eligibility requirement of
N.C.G.S. 130A-310.32(a)(1) in that it and any parent, subsidiary or other affiliate have
substantially complied with:
a) the terms of any brownfields or similar agreement to which it or any parent,
subsidiary or other affiliate has been a party;
b) the requirements applicable to any remediation in which it or any parent,
subsidiary or other affiliate has previously engaged;
c) federal and state laws, regulations and rules for the protection of the
environment.
Affiant further saith not.
Lawrence Sha
Addison Investments, L.L.C.
Lamarr A. �6;M�q
Addison Investments, L.L.C.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
This _ day of January, 2000.
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My Commission expires: &
(SEAL)
LAWRENCE M. SHAW, SIOR
Senior Vice President
CARS' E R
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Carter & Associates
201 South College Street, Suite 1510, Charlotte, North Carolina 28244
704/944-6165 Fax: 704/944-6199
E-mail: lshaw@carterusa.com
Carter Professionals
1. Lawrence M. Shaw, SIOR - Senior Vice President
completed transactions.
Mr. Shaw joined CARTER ONCOR in September of 1993 as an
industrial/investment specialist. Prior to that he worked as a bro-
ker for three (3) years at Atlantic Properties, located in Charlotte,
North Carolina. Since 1989, as a commercial real estate broker,
Mr. Shaw has successfully focused his efforts on dispositions,
land sales, build -to -suits and tenant representation. Prior to this he
was a principal in a Charlotte contracting firm.
Mr. Shaw's expertise and success in real estate has led to over 200
He is recognized by the Charlotte Region Commercial Board of
Realtors as a Multi -Million Dollar Producer. Notable clients include:
BMG Music
Dana Corporation
OTIS Elevator
Joe Gibbs Racing
West Marine
Cabot Industrial Trust
CC Dickson Co.
Roberts Systems
York International
Britax
American Brands
Derlan International
American Real Estate Management
MB2 Motorsports
Education: U.S. Coast Guard and served as a Field Service Engineer for Group Corpus
Christi, Texas where he received a degree in electrical engineering.
Attended the Business School at the University of Florida.
Affiliations: Licensed Real Estate Broker - North Carolina
Licensed Real Estate Broker - South Carolina
Society of Industrial and Office Realtors
Member, Multi -Million Dollar Club of Charlotte Regional
Commercial Board of REALTORSO
Carter Professionals
2. Representative Transactions - Lawrence M. Shaw, SIOR
M&N Development
Charlotte, North Carolina
Investment Sale
101,000 sq. ft.
Dana Corporation
Charlotte, North Carolina
Lease
40,000 sq. ft.
BMG Music
Duncan, South Carolina
Build to Suit/Lease
303,091 sq. ft.
BMG Music
Duncan, South Carolina
Build to Suit/Lease
177,000 sq. ft.
BMG Music
Duncan, South Carolina
Lease
92,400 sq. ft.
BMG Music
Duncan, South Carolina
Lease
142,000 sq.ft.
Professional Mail Services
Charlotte, North Carolina
Lease
40,000 sq. ft.
Walsh Higgins
Charlotte, North Carolina
Land Sale
27 acres
Joe Gibbs Racing
Charlotte, North Carolina
Land Sale
15 acres
Joe Gibbs Racing
Charlotte, North Carolina
Build to Suit/Sale
33,000 sq. ft.
Joe Gibbs Racing
Charlotte, North Carolina
Lease
22,000 sq. ft.
Future Knits
Charlotte, North Carolina
Build to Suit/Sale
75,000 sq. ft.
Carter Professionals
3. Representative Transactions - Lawrence M. Shaw, SIOR
Spectator Sports Services
Charlotte, North Carolina
Build to Suit/Sale
36,000 sq. ft.
Poly Pro
Charlotte, North Carolina
Sale Leaseback
40,000 sq. ft.
Roberts Systems
Charlotte, North Carolina
Sale/Lease back
65,000 sq. ft.
Britax
Charlotte, North Carolina
Lease
24,000 sq. ft.
Dale Earnhardt Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Lease
22,000 sq. ft.
Intermec
Charlotte, North Carolina
Lease
42,000 sq. ft.
American Trading Real Estate
Charlotte, North Carolina
Land Sale
100 acres
Sound Choice
Charlotte, North Carolina
Build to Suit/Sale
20,000 sq. ft.
West Marine
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Investment Sale
471,744 sq. ft.
BMG Music
Duncan, South Carolina
Investment Sale
303,091 sq. ft.
Carter Professionals
4.. References - Lawrence A Shaw, SIOR
Mr. Thomas Goben
Vice President
BMG Music
112 Hidden Lakes Circle
Duncan, South Carolina
(864) 433-5001
Mr. Marc Poggioli
Vice President
Walsh Higgins & Company
101 East Erie
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 943-4999
Mr. Allan Sutherland
President
Robert Systems
8500 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, North Carolina
(704) 588-2950
Mr. Bill DiFrancesco
Vice President
Cabot Industrial Trust
Two Center Plaza, Suite 200
Boston, Massachusetts
(617) 723-0900
LAMARR A. PHILLIPS
Carter & Associates
201 South College Street, Suite 1510, Charlotte, North Carolina 28244
704/944-6168 Fax: 704/944-6199
E-mail: 1phillips@carterusa.com
LANIARR A. PHILLIPS
Charlotte, NC
Key Individuals' Resumes
Experience
Lamarr A. Phillips
Industrial Specialist
Mr. Phillips began with CARTER-ONCOR in 1997 as a licensed specialist
in industrial and land transactions. Previously, he was a broker with
Atlantic Properties, Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina since 1993.
Mr. Phillips brokerage efforts cover both North and South Carolina with a
focus on the Charlotte region. He has experience in leasing, sales, develop-
ment and build -to -suit transactions for office/warehouse, flex, manufactur-
ing and distribution facilities.
The following is a partial list of clients Mr. Phillips has represented:
■ DHL Worldwide, Inc. ■ Lanier Worldwide, Inc.
■ Penske Truck Leasing ■ Old Dominion Box Company, Inc.
• United Refrigeration, Inc. ■ Burns Philp Foods, Inc.
■ Connex Pipe Systems, Inc. ■ Fiber -Line, Inc.
■ Rhodes Furniture, Inc.
Education B.S., College of Business, Western Carolina University
M.Ed., College of Education, Temple University
Affiliations Licensed Real Estate Broker - North Carolina
Licensed Real Estate Broker - South Carolina
A candidate member of the Commercial Investment Real Estate
Institute pursuing the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
designation.
LAMARR A. PHILLIPS
Charlotte, NC
Representative Transactions
Lanier Worldwide, Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina Lease 25,000 sq. ft.
DHL Worldwide, Inc
Charlotte, North Carolina Build to Suit/Lease 19,000 sq. ft
Brad Ragan, Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Build to Suit/Lease
6,400 sq. ft.
Fiberline South
Charlotte, North Carolina
Lease
20,000 sq. ft.
Burns Philp Foods
Charlotte, North Carolina
Sale
45,000 sq. ft.
United Refrigeration
Charlotte, North Carolina
Lease
14,500 sq. ft.
Old Dominion Box Co., Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Sale
37,000 sq. ft.
Penske Truck Leasing
Charlotte, North Carolina
Sublease
15,000 sq. ft.
Rhodes Funiture, Inc.
Sublease
64,500 sq. ft.
Charlotte, North Carolina
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LAMARR A. PHILLIPS ,
Charlotte, NC
Refrences
Mr. Richard W. Stowe, Jr.
Corporate Real Estate Mandger
Lanier Worldwide, Inc.
2300 Parklake Drive, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30345
(770) 621-1510
Mr. Mike Selman
Corporrte Real Estate Manager
DHL Airways, Inc.
333 Twin Dolphin Drive
Redwood City, CA 94065-1496
(650) 802-4507
Mr. Jim Teichman
Rhodes Furniture, Inc.
12560 West Creek Parkway
Richmond, VA 23238
(804) 784-7605
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