Marino Scrap Yard Brownfield Site/Beaver County Brownfields and Economic Revitalization of the Inner City Class Project December 1, 1999 Lois Davidson Mira De Dewitt Peart

Introduction Who we are What is our Brownfield Site Chronology of Presentation

Dynamics Acquisition Indemnification Motivation Planning Ultimate Litigation

Background & Location Bordered by the Ohio River and Railroad Street in the Borough of Rochester in Beaver County 5 acres including 1 large building and 1 smaller shed-this is the former site of the Marino Scrap Yard. Sharp drop-off to the Ohio River, making the River inaccessible at this point.

History of Site History dates back to late 1800’s from ERIIS maps of the area. Always has been industrial area. Area contained: –Brickworks –Foundries –Carriage Factory –Planning Mills & Lumber

History cont.. The site became a junk yard in the early 1900’s and in 1924 Marino & Son opened a second hand store on the site. Eventually they took the entire 5 acres of land and built a scrap yard with a crusher. The second hand store became offices and storage space.

Acquisition Steps Step 1Locate the desired property for the intended use. Step 2Contact DEP and regional EPA office for general guidelines. Step 3Retain environmental attorneys and consultants. Step 4Compile an investigation report of the property.

Acquisition Steps cont.. Step 5Purchase environmental insurance(if possible). Step 6Secure financing for the property and clean-up. Step 7Purchase property while taking the cost of remediation into account.

Contaminants

Effects of Main Pollutants Cadmium –pneumonia, lung disease, kidney failure, hypertension, possible carcinogen Lead –lower IQ’s, difficulty with visual motor function and reaction time, psychological impairment, inability to concentrate, possible carcinogen Polychlorinated Biphenyl –damage to respiratory tract, gastrointestinal systems, liver, skin, and eyes, probable carcinogen

Two Plans Plan A -- Take off top 18 inches of soil, cover with 5 feet of clean fill, oil skimmer, shoring Plan B -- Cover soil with synthetic membrane and 2 feet of clean fill, cover with parking lot, oil skimmer, shoring

Criteria to Evaluate Plans Impact on human health Long-term maintenance Sustainability Cost

Environmental Assessment Uses: Original Contract $ 76,000 Additional DEP Workplan$ 93,000 TOTAL$169,000

Sources: Industrial Sites Reuse Program$126,000 County Riverfront Development Program$ 43,000 TOTAL$169,000

Uses: DEP Remediation Plan$10m-$30m or BCCED Remediation Plan$1.4m-$2.3m Sources: Industrial Sites Clean-up Fund (75%)$1,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (25%)$ 333,000 Maximum Affordable$1,333,000

Legal Issues Indemnification Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA) The DEP’s role Timeframe Legal Action

YMCA Motivation MONEY!!!!!! LOCATION –Intersection of 3 main state roads-65, 68 & 51 Enough land to build site and parking lot.

Demand Factors Location is Important –Riverfront was Attractive Free Land No Liability –Lease Agreement –Act II

Issues Infrastructure Problems Neighboring Uses Remediation and Ongoing Monitoring –Statewide Health Standards Floodplain

Conclusion Question the use of the site for YMCA. Costs of remediation Time factors if DEP takes over remediation of site.