09013_Mitchells Formal RAA_20050517

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Dexter R. Matthews, Director Division of Waste Management Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary

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May 17, 2005

Sent Via E-mail and USPS

Ian Bruce
Merrifield Partners, LLC
125 Scaleybark Road
Charlotte, NC 28209
[e-mail]

Subject: Request for Additional Assessment
Former Mitchell’s Formal Wear Site
115-145 Scaleybark Road
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County
Brownfields Project Number 09013-05-60

Dear Mr. Bruce:

The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) reviewed the currently
available site information for the referenced site and data gaps have been identified. Additional assessment
activities are required to assist in making risk management decisions for inclusion in the brownfields agreement.

During the evaluation process, the following sources were utilized: historical site information from the
DENR files and the Letter of Intent with supporting reports. A significant amount of investigation and remedial
work has been completed at the site to date. However, the following assessment activities are necessary to
complete the brownfields review process:

• Receptor Survey: Conduct an updated receptor survey for the surrounding area. Attached is the receptor
survey form for easy submittal.

• Groundwater Sampling: Collect groundwater samples from the all the site monitoring wells (MW-1
through MW-17, DW-1, OW-1, OW-2.) Record depth of static groundwater in each well prior to
purging activities, and field parameters (e.g., temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, and
conductivity) prior to sampling activities for summary report. Contain purge water for analysis prior to
disposal following approval by DENR. In lieu of sampling the containers, the consultant may rely on
sample analysis for disposal options. The ultimate disposal information must be included in the report.
Mr. Ian Bruce
May 17, 2005
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• Laboratory Analysis: Submit groundwater samples to a NC-certified laboratory and analyze for volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) by EPA Method 5035/8260 and semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs)
by EPA Method 8270. Provide complete original laboratory reports and associated laboratory QA/QC
documentation in the final report to DENR.

• Figures & Tables: Provide groundwater elevation map and concentration map(s) for contaminants
detected above applicable standards for groundwater. Include groundwater iso-concentration lines
above state standards. Provide summary analytical table for contaminate detected by the laboratory
versus the state standard and include historical data, if available.

• Summary Report: Provide a written letter report with discussion of the extent of contamination,
maximum concentrations, and summary of sampling activities.

Once these activities are complete, we will determine if any additional information is needed to
complete our evaluation of site risks and preparation of the draft Brownfields Agreement. If you have any
questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me at [phone] or via e-mail at
[e-mail].

Sincerely,
Carolyn Minnich

Carolyn Minnich
Brownfields Project Manager
Division of Waste Management

cc: Project File

ec: Bruce Nicholson, DENR
Sandra Moore, DENR
Carol Jones Van Buren, KC