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Item #01- Special Council Meeting - 01106114 <br />File #13-3638 & 13-3639 [Total Pages 99] <br />12. Contamination/Hazardous MaterialslWastes: <br />a. Pre project site conditions - Describe existing contamination or potential environmental hazards on or in <br />close proximity to the project site such as soil or ground water contamination, abandoned dumps, closed <br />landfalls, existing or abandoned storage tanks, and hazardous liquid or gas pipelines. Discuss any <br />potential environmental effects from pre project site conditions that would be caused or exacerbated by <br />project construction and operation. Identify measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse effects from <br />existing contamination or potential environmental hazards. Include development of a Contingency Plan <br />or Response Action Plan. <br />Lakeview Golf Course has a small to minimal quantity hazardous waste generator permit. This <br />designation indicates some hazardous waste may be produced or stored on the premises, but is unlikely to <br />be a widespread contamination issue, If any environmental issues are discovered, it would likely be small, <br />de minimis conditions in the vicinity of the golf cart/maintenance building in the west side of the parking <br />area, or around the barn structure located on the northwest quadrant of the course. <br />A review of the MPCA "What's In My Neighborhood" database revealed that three residences adjacent to <br />the Project had leaks of petroleum products in the late 1980s through mid 1990s. No other issues were <br />displayed in the online MPCA database. The MPCA investigated the leak sites and has declared them to <br />be "closed". The MPGA data on these sites is not extensive, but it was noted that no groundwater <br />contamination occurred in any of these cases; therefore it is unlikely contamination spread significant <br />distances. <br />Metal barrels and other debris were observed in a creek ravine toward the southeast corner of the <br />property. The current property owner, who is a long time course operator, was asked about these barrels <br />and described them as old burn barrels used to burn garbage from 1960-1961. This practice potentially <br />occurred in the late 1950s as well. Once the barrels were worn out, they were discarded into the ravine. <br />The property owner indicates this is the only location on the property where barrels and wastes were <br />discarded. The barrels displayed significant rust and disrepair corroborating the timeline and explanation. <br />In conclusion, construction activities are not expected to encounter the leak sites because they are not <br />within the project area. It is also unlikely that construction would occur in the creek ravine. The <br />demolition and removal of the golf cart/maintenance building and the barn structure may uncover <br />pollution, but the quantity is likely small enough to have little impact. Therefore it is expected <br />construction would not have an adverse impact on the known environmental conditions, or be effected by <br />them. A thorough Phase I ESA has not been conducted to fortify these conclusions. <br />If hazardous substances are encountered during construction, the Response Action Plan following MPCA <br />provisions and standards shall be followed to contain the issue and minimize impacts. <br />b. Project related generation/storage of solid wastes - Describe solid wastes generatedlstored during <br />construction and/or operation of the project. Discuss potential environmental effects from solid waste <br />handling, storage and disposal. Identify measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse effects from the <br />generation/storage of solid waste including source reduction and recycling. <br />Demolition of existing buildings, structures and pavement are likely to be the largest sources of wastes <br />associated with the construction of the project. Waste material shall be stored in appropriate containers <br />and hauled to an authorized offsite disposal station. Careful demolition and collection of debris would <br />limit environmental impacts. The homes to be built as part of the final development will produce <br />domestic wastes that would be disposed of as garbage and recycling, much like other houses in the area. <br />page 9 <br />