Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - 9 Erskine Lane (Sections 5.11 - 8.0)

6.0 ACTIVITIES ON ADJACENT PROPERTIES

The Site is located in an urban area that predominantly consists of residential and commercial land use. A description of the adjacent properties is summarized in the following table, based on Pinchin’s observations from the Site and publicly accessible locations:

Based on Pinchin’s observations of the adjacent properties at the time of the Site reconnaissance, the following could result in potential subsurface impacts at the Site:

• Jenkins Marine Ltd., located at 7 Erskine Lane, which has operated adjacent to the east of the Site since the 1970s and has resulted in subsurface impacts in soil, both on-property and at the Site.

7.0 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Based on the results of the Phase I ESA completed by Pinchin, the following could result in potential subsurface impacts at the Site:

• On-Site metal impacted fill resulting for landfilling on 7 Erskine Lane; and
• Metal and hydrocarbon impacted soils on 7 Erskine Lane resulting from historical welding, machine shops, boat building/repair, paint removal, landfilling and sandblasting.

Based on information reviewed in Section 3.6, it is Pinchin’s understanding that the owner of 7 Erskine Lane intends to conduct independent remediation both on their property and on-Site in an effort to obtain a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for both properties. It is proposed that remedial activities and closure soil sampling will be conducted prior to the redevelopment of each property. Pinchin notes that a CoC would be required prior to the redevelopment of the Site and would also improve environmental quality by reducing risks to human health and the environment. As such, Pinchin is not recommending a Phase II ESA at this time. However, progress towards obtaining a CoC for 7 Erskine and the affected portions of the Site should be monitored.

Given the year of construction of the Site Buildings (i.e., approximately 1940s), there is a potential for friable and non-friable ACMs to be present in the Site Buildings. Pinchin did not conduct an asbestos survey as part of this Phase I ESA, nor was any destructive or intrusive sampling or inspection conducted as part of this Phase I ESA. The Site Representative advised Pinchin that no asbestos surveys have been previously conducted at the Site, and that an AMP has not been developed for or implemented at the Site.

8.0 TERMS AND LIMITATIONS

This Phase I ESA was performed in order to identify potential issues of environmental concern associated with the Site located at 9 Erskine Lane, View Royal, British Columbia, at the time of the Site reconnaissance. This Phase I ESA was performed in general compliance with currently acceptable practices for environmental site investigations, and specific Client requests, as applicable to this Site.

This report was prepared for the exclusive use of WestUrban Developments Ltd. (Client), subject to the terms, conditions and limitations contained within the duly authorized proposal for this project. Any use which a third party makes of this report, or any reliance on or decisions to be made based on it, is the sole responsibility of such third parties. Pinchin accepts no responsibility for damages suffered by any third party as a result of decisions made or actions conducted.

If additional parties require reliance on this report, written authorization from Pinchin will be required. Such reliance will only be provided by Pinchin following written authorization from Client. Pinchin disclaims responsibility of consequential financial effects on transactions or property values, or requirements for follow-up actions and costs. No other warranties are implied or expressed. Furthermore, this report should not be construed as legal advice. Pinchin will not provide results or information to any party unless disclosure by Pinchin is required by law.

The information provided in this report is based upon analysis of available documents, records and drawings, and personal interviews. In evaluating the Site, Pinchin has relied in good faith on information provided by other individuals noted in this report. Pinchin has assumed that the information provided is factual and accurate. In addition, the findings in this report are based, to a large degree, upon information provided by the current owner/occupant. Pinchin accepts no responsibility for any deficiency, misstatement or inaccuracy contained in this report as a result of omissions, misinterpretations or fraudulent acts of persons interviewed or contacted, or contained in reports that were reviewed. The scope of work for this Phase I ESA did not include an intrusive investigation for designated substances (i.e., asbestos, mould, etc.) and, therefore, these materials may be present in concealed areas.

Pinchin makes no other representations whatsoever, including those concerning the legal significance of its findings, or as to other legal matters touched on in this report, including, but not limited to, ownership of any property, or the application of any law to the facts set forth herein. With respect to regulatory compliance issues, regulatory statutes are subject to interpretation and these interpretations may change over time.

The CSA document entitled “Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, CSA Standard Z768-01” dated November 2001 (reaffirmed 2016), does not apply to environmental auditing or environmental management systems. Therefore, with respect to Site operations and conditions, compliance with applicable Federal, Provincial or Municipal acts, regulations, laws and/or statutes was not evaluated as part of the Phase I ESA.

9.0 REFERENCES

1. BC Centre for Disease control website radon contamination: http://www.bccdc.ca/healthenv/Contaminants/Radon/default.htm
2. Health Canada. “Cross-Canada Survey of Radon Concentrations in Homes – Final Report”, dated March 2012.
3. BC Online Site Registry.
4. British Columbia Ministry of the Environment On-Line Water Resource Atlas.
5. Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard. CSA Z768-01, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Canadian Standards Association International, November 2001, reaffirmed 2012.
6. City of Capital Regional District Online GIS.
7. ERIS report entitled “9 Erskine Lane, View Royal, British Columbia”, and dated June 12, 2019 (ERIS Project # 20190607238).
8. Google™ Earth.
9. Report entitled “Draft PSI, DSI and Remediation Plan, 7 Erskine Lane, View Royal, BC” prepared for 1132785 BC Ltd., prepared by Islander and dated April 2018.
10. Memo entitled “Scenario 5 Release Request –Rezoning and Development Permit Application Approved Professional Opinion Letter for 7 Erskine Lane, View Royal, PID: 018-361-790” prepared for the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Land Remediation Section, prepared by TRI and dated April 25, 2018.
11. Report entitled “Authorization Agreement, Proposed Remediation for 7 Erskine Lane, View Royal, BC” between 1132785 BC Ltd. (Dustin Lamoureux), owner of 7 Erskine Lane and Darlene Grigull, Executrix of the Site and dated May 29, 2018.
12. Ministry of Environment, Environmental Management Act, Contaminated Sites Regulation (BC Reg375/96). 2019.
13. UBC Geographic Information Centre.