Phase I Environmental Site Assessment

Waxahachie City Hall

401 South Rogers Street

Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas

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Prepared for:

City of Waxahachie TX 401 South Rogers Street Waxahachie, TX

8901 John W Carpenter Fwy Ste 100

Dallas, TX 75247-4547

P 214-630-1010

F 214-630-7070

Terracon.com

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October 15, 2024

City of Waxahachie TX 401 South Rogers Street Waxahachie, TX 75165-3651

Attn: Mr. Dale Sigler E: dale.sigler@waxahachie.com

Re: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Waxahachie City Hall 401 South Rogers Street Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas Terracon Project No. 94247B37

Dear Mr. Sigler:

Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon) is pleased to submit the enclosed Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) report for the above-referenced subject property (hereinafter known as the ‘site’). This assessment was performed in accordance with Terracon Proposal P94247B37 dated September 24, 2024.

We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you on this project. In addition to Phase I services, our professionals provide other environmental, geotechnical, construction materials, and facilities services on a wide variety of projects locally, regionally, and nationally. For more detailed information on all of Terracon’s services please visit our website at www.terracon.com. If there are any questions regarding this report or if we may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely, Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Madison M. Fields Meghan N. Espinoza Staff Scientist ESA Group Manager

Attachments

Waxahachie City Hall | Waxahachie, Texas

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary......................................................................... iv

Findings and Opinions ............................................................................... iv

Significant Data Gaps ................................................................................ ix

Conclusions .............................................................................................. x

Recommendations...................................................................................... x

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Site Description

1.2 Scope of Services

1.3 Standard of Care

1.4 Additional Scope Limitations, ASTM Deviations, and Data Gaps

1.5 Reliance

1.6 Client Provided Information

2.0 Physical Setting

3.0 Historical Use Information

3.1 Historical Topographic Maps, Aerial Photographs, and Sanborn Maps

3.2 Historical City Directories

3.3 Site Ownership

3.4 Title Search

3.5 Environmental Liens and Activity and Use Limitations (AULs)

3.6 Interview Regarding Current and Historical Site Uses

3.7 Prior Report Review

4.0 Records Review

4.1 Federal and State/Tribal Databases

4.2 Local Agency Inquiries

4.3 Local Area Knowledge

5.0 Site Reconnaissance

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5.1 General Site Information

5.2 Overview of Current Site Occupants

5.3 Overview of Current Site Operations

5.4 Site Observations

6.0 Adjoining Property Reconnaissance

7.0 Additional Services

8.0 DECLARATION

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Appendices

APPENDIX A Exhibit 1: Topographic Map, Exhibit 2: Site Diagram

APPENDIX B Site Photographs

APPENDIX C Historical Documentation and User Questionnaire

APPENDIX D Environmental Database Information

APPENDIX E Credentials

APPENDIX F Description of Terms and Acronyms

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Executive Summary

This Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) was performed in accordance with Terracon Proposal P94247B37 dated September 24, 2024, and was conducted consistent with the procedures included in ASTM E1527-21, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process. The purpose of this ESA was to assist the client in developing information to identify RECs in connection with the site as reflected by the scope of this report. The ESA was conducted under the supervision or responsible charge of Meghan N. Espinoza, Environmental Professional.

Madison M. Fields performed the site reconnaissance on October 3, 2024.

Findings and Opinions

A summary of findings is provided below. It should be recognized that details were not included or fully developed in this section, and the report must be read in its entirety for a comprehensive understanding of the items contained herein.

Site Description and Use

The site consists of an approximate 1.34-acre tract of land located at 401 South Rogers Street in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas. The site is improved with an approximate two-story 14,456-square foot (sf) vacant city hall building. It should be noted that the northern portion of the building sits at a lower elevation than the central and southern portions of the building. The northern portion of the building had two loft areas that formerly operated as office space. Additional improvements include a concrete paved parking lot, landscaped grounds and utilities.

Historical Information

The historical information for the site was divided into three portions (Northern, Central and Southern) and are described below:

Northern Portion of the site

Historically, the northern portion of the site was improved with a hotel (Dillon Hotel and Southern Hotel) and a drug store from at least 1890. By 1893, the drug store was converted into a dwelling until it was converted once more into the Oriental Hotel by 1904. By 1898, the Southern Hotel was redeveloped into a wagon yard until it was removed by 1904. Additionally, a small-scale warehouse building, and black smith building were developed by 1890 and 1909. The existing post office building (present day City Hall) was constructed by 1914. By 1925, two stores were present on the northern portion of the site, and by 1959, a feed store was constructed before it was removed by the early 1980s. The northern portion of the site has remained relatively unchanged since the early 1980s.

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Central Portion of the site

The central portion of the site was improved with a dual black smith and wagon shop since at least 1893 until it was removed by the late 1890s. By 1904, a stable and a woodshed were constructed until the stable was removed by 1914. By 1959, a used auto sales dealership and auto repair building (historically addressed at 407 and 415 South Rogers Street) were constructed, until the buildings were removed by 1995.

Additionally, a store was constructed by 1959, until the building was removed by the early 1960s.

The used auto sales dealership with an associated automotive repair building (historically addressed at 407 and 415 South Rogers Street) were occupied by Feaster & Company Used Car, C R Feaster & Company, J P Hodges Used Cars, and J B Cowan Motor Company from 1961 through 1991. Based on a review of the Sanborn Maps and aerial photographs, the automotive repair building was present from at least 1959 until 1995.

The facility was not identified in the regulatory database report. Based on the absence of regulatory status, potential use of chlorinated solvents, and duration of operations (36 years), the former automotive repair operations constitute a recognized environmental condition (REC) to the site.

Southern Portion of the site

The southern portion of the site was improved with a drug store from at least 1890. By 1893, the drug store was converted into a residence until it was removed by 1898. By 1925, a grain and fuel warehouse was present. Additionally, by 1925 a candy store was present on the southeastern portion of the site until it was converted into an auto paint and body works (historically addressed at 408 and 504 Washington Street and 408 South College Street) by 1959. By 1995, the auto paint and body works facility was removed. By 1979, a small-scale commercial building was developed until it was removed by 1990.

Based on a review of city directories, the auto paint and body works (historically addressed at 408 and 504 Washington Street and 408 South College Street) was occupied by Johns Paint & Body Shop, Woolleys Paint & Body Shop and Doug's Body Shop from 1961 through 1997; however, according to the Sanborn Maps, the facility operated an automotive repair facility since at least 1959. The facility was not identified in the regulatory database report. Based on the absence of regulatory status, potential use of chlorinated solvents, and duration of operations (38 years), the former automotive paint and body works constitutes a REC to the site.

By 2004, the remaining central and southern additions to the city hall building were constructed onto the northern former post office building. The site has remained relatively unchanged since 2004.

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Surrounding Properties

Historically, the surrounding properties consisted of West Madison Street to the north, South College Street (formerly Washington Street) to the east, and South Rogers Street to the west with urban development from at least 1890.

North Adjacent

The northern adjacent property consisted of urban development with a wagon yard to the northeast from at least 1890. By 1904, the northeast adjacent property was redeveloped with a feed store and later an auto storage facility by 1925. By the early 1950s and late 1950s, the northeastern adjoining property had then been further developed with a used auto sales and auto garage until the existing county jail was constructed by 1990 and expanded by 2004.

The auto storage, used auto sales and an auto garage to the adjacent northeast were not identified in the regulatory database report. Based on a review of the Sanborn Maps, the auto repair operation occurred approximately 215 northeast of the site in a topographic cross-gradient position relative to the site. Based on the distance and gradient, the automotive operations to the northeast do not constitute a REC to the site.

The northern adjoining property has remained relatively unchanged since 2004.

East Adjacent

The eastern adjacent property consisted of urban development since at least 1890 with a rail freight warehouse by 1909. The warehouse building was later converted into the existing brewery by 1959. Urban development continued until the existing county jail was constructed by 2010.

South Adjacent

The southern adjoining property consisted of a partial vacant lot with a structure from at least 1890. By 1893, the southern adjoining property operated as a lumber yard until the associated structures were removed by 1904. By 1909, the existing train station (current Nay Company) was developed. By 1925, a grain and fuel warehouse partially extended onto the southern adjoining property (primarily on-site). A dwelling was constructed to the south by the late 1950s, until the residence was removed by the early 1960s. The southern adjoining property has remained relatively unchanged since 1964.

West Adjacent

The western adjacent property consisted of a primarily vacant lot from at least 1890 with a furniture store, located beyond South Rogers Street. By 1909, the furniture store was converted into lumber operation until the lumber associated buildings were removed

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The filling station (historically addressed at 406, 404 and 410 South Rogers Street) to the adjacent west, was identified in the 1925 Sanborn Map. The station was not identified in the regulatory database report. The former filling station was located approximately 50 feet west of the site in a topographic up to cross-gradient position relative to the site. Based on the distance and duration since operations ceased (99 years), the filling station does not constitute a REC to the site.

Based on a review of the Sanborn Maps, the tractor sales and service building to the adjacent west had a gasoline tank located in front of the building situated within South Rogers Street. The facility was not identified in the regulatory database report. The gasoline tank was located approximately 30 feet west of the site in a topographic up to cross-gradient position relative to the site. South Rogers Street appears to have been improved by the late 1980s. The western adjacent property was later redeveloped with a city building by 2023. Based on the absence of regulatory status and redevelopment to the adjoining/adjacent west, the gas tank does not constitute a REC to the site.

An additional filling station with a car wash (historically addressed at 400, 408, 409 South Rogers Street, and 101-105 (odd) and 111 Madison Street) was present to the northwest from at least 1942, until the structures were removed by 1964. According to the city directories, the occupant, Tittle Service Station 2 was in operation in 1961.

Based on a review of Sanborn Maps and aerial photographs, the service station was removed by 1961. The facility was not identified in the regulatory database report. The facility building was located approximately 50 feet northwest of the site in a topographic up to cross-gradient position relative to the site. Based on the proximity to the site, potential use of chlorinated solvents, and duration of operations (at least 22 years), the western adjacent former service station/filling station constitutes a REC to the site.

Furthermore, a used auto sales and auto radiator and glass repair were present to the west from at least 1942 until 1964. Based on a review of historical information, the used auto sales and auto radiator and glass repair was located approximately 95 feet northwest of the site in a topographic up to cross-gradient position relative to the site.

The facility was not identified in the regulatory database report. Based on the absence of regulatory status, distance and gradient, the used auto sales and auto radiator and glass repair do not constitute a REC to the site.

The western adjacent property was redeveloped with the existing city building by 2023.

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Records Review

Selected federal and state environmental regulatory databases, as well as responses from state and local regulatory agencies were reviewed. The site was identified in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Facility Registry Service (FINDS/FRS) and Integrated Compliance Information System (ICIS) and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) databases. The FINDs listings appear to be associated storm water construction in 2020. According to the database report, one steel single-wall constructed 1,400-gallon diesel underground storage tank (UST) was installed on-site in 1976 and was removed from the ground in 1995. Terracon requested additional files from the TCEQ regarding the tank hold location and soil/groundwater investigation reports; however, the TCEQ did not have files available. Based on the absence of information pertaining to the tank hold location and investigation / remediation reports, the former tank hold constitutes a REC to the site.

The facility listings are further discussed in Section 4.1.

Numerous off-site facilities were identified in the regulatory database report. Based on the regulatory status, distance and gradient, the listed facilities do not constitute a REC to the site.

Site Reconnaissance

During the site reconnaissance, the following features were observed: an emergency generator, one hydraulic elevator and associated equipment, heating and/or cooling system, floor drains, a sump, two pole-mounted transformers, one pad-mounted transformer, and a dumpster.

The hydraulic elevator was observed within the central portion of the building. The equipment for the hydraulic elevator is located within an elevator equipment room adjacent to the elevator. According to Mr. Sigler, the elevator was installed in 2000 and was serviced by Overland & Associates Inc. in 2023. No issues had been reported associated with the elevator. Evidence of staining or leaking was not observed in the vicinity of the hydraulic equipment. Terracon was unable to view the elevator pit at the time of the site reconnaissance. Based on the information above, the hydraulic elevator does not constitute a REC to the site.

The observed features are further discussed in Section 5.4.

Prior Report

Vantage Environmental Services, LP (Vantage) was requested by the City of Waxahachie to conduct an asbestos survey of the Waxahachie City Hall building on-site in 2024.

According to the report, 117 samples of suspect asbestos containing materials (ACM) were collected throughout the building. Of the samples collected, two were confirmed to

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Additionally, Vantage recommended the following:

It is recommended that the employees be made aware of the presence of the ACM in their work area. The survey report should be adequate documentation for achieving this purpose.

During renovation of the building, if the discussed ACMs are to be disturbed by construction activities, their removal must be undertaken by a licensed asbestos contractor.

An Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Program should be instituted as an interim control measure to maintain the ACMs are in good condition. This program should remain in effect until major renovations or demolition require removal, or until the materials change in condition. The program includes a one-time training class for your personnel who work adjacent to ACMs.

OSHA Hazard Communication Standards require notification and training of employees about asbestos, as well as other hazardous materials. An annual re-surveillance, which includes periodic air monitoring and a visual re-inspection assessment of the AMCs. The purpose of which is to maintain your workplace in an asbestos hazard free manor.

Adjoining Properties

Based on area observations, the adjoining properties consist of West Madison Street to the north, followed by three multi-tenant retail strips (first retail building: occupied by Atelier), (second retail building: occupied by Jordan E’s Popcorn and Candy Company, Blume Boutique, Velvet Angel Boutique, DeDon’s Re-Creations), and (third retail building: occupied by Gingerbread Antiques and Farmhouse / The Dove Nest); South College Street to the east, followed by Ellis County Jail; The Nay Company to the south;

and South Rogers Street to the west, followed by a partial parking lot and Charles Beatty Municipal Services Building. RECs were not identified with the current surrounding properties.

Significant Data Gaps

No significant data gaps (SDGs) were identified during the course of the assessment.

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Conclusions

We have performed a Phase I ESA consistent with the procedures included in ASTM Practice E1527-21 at 401 South Rogers Street in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas, the site. RECs, Controlled RECs (CRECs) and/or SDGs were not identified in connection with the site, with exception to:

Based on the absence of information pertaining to tank hold location and investigation/remediation reports, the on-site UST constitutes a REC to the site.

Based on the potential use of chlorinated solvents, and duration of operations (36 years), the former on-site automotive repair operations (historically addressed at 407 and 415 South Rogers Street) constitute a REC to the site.

Based on the potential use of chlorinated solvents, and duration of operations (38 years), the former on-site automotive paint and body works operations (historically addressed at 408 and 504 Washington Street and 408 South College Street) constitute a REC to the site.

Based on the proximity to the site, potential use of chlorinated solvents, and duration of operations (22 years), the western adjacent former service station and associated car wash (historically addressed at 400, 408, 409 South Rogers Street, and 101-105 (odd) and 111 Madison Street) constitutes a REC to the site.

Recommendations

Based on the scope of services, limitations, and conclusions of this assessment, Terracon recommends additional subsurface investigation for the above identified RECs.

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 Site Description

Site Name Waxahachie City Hall

Site Location/Address 401 South Rogers Street, Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas

Parcel Number Ellis Appraisal District (Parcel ID Nos. 193895)

Land Area Approximate 1.34-acre tract of land

Site Improvements

The site is improved with an approximate two-story 14,456-sf vacant city hall building. Additional improvements include concrete paved parking lot, landscaped grounds and utilities.

Anticipated Future Site Use

Redevelopment of the City Hall Building (Continued use)

Reason for the ESA Due Diligence for construction

The location of the site is depicted on Exhibit 1 of Appendix A, which was reproduced from a portion of the USGS 7.5-minute series topographic map. The site and adjoining properties are depicted on the Site Diagram, which is included as Exhibit 2 of Appendix A.

1.2 Scope of Services

This Phase I ESA was performed in accordance with Terracon Proposal P94247B37 dated September 24, 2024, and was conducted consistent with the procedures included in ASTM E1527-21, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process. The purpose of this ESA was to assist the client in developing information to identify RECs in connection with the site as reflected by the scope of this report. Recognized environmental conditions are defined by ASTM E1527- 21 as “(1) the presence of hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on, or at the subject property due to a release to the environment; (2) the likely presence of hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on, or at the subject property due to a release or likely release to the environment; or (3) the presence of hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on, or at the subject property under conditions that pose a material threat of a future release to the environment.” This ESA includes consideration of the movement of hazardous substances and petroleum products in any

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This purpose was undertaken through user-provided information, a regulatory database review, historical and physical records review, interviews (including local government inquiries, as applicable), and a visual noninvasive reconnaissance of the site and adjoining properties. Limitations, ASTM deviations, and significant data gaps (if identified) are noted in the applicable sections of the report.

PFAS are a family of compounds which are considered emerging contaminants of concern due to their mobility and longevity in the environment. PFAS has been used in many products, including but not limited to fire-fighting foam, anti-stick coatings, stain and water-repellent coatings, electroplating, and paper products, among others. On July 8, 2024, US EPA designated two PFAS compounds, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), including their salts and structural isomers, as hazardous substances under CERCLA; accordingly, PFOA and PFOS will be evaluated within the scope of E1527-21. Please note that PFAS compounds are ubiquitous in the environment and this limited review is not to be construed as confirmation that PFAS compounds are not present in, at or under the site.

1.3 Standard of Care

This ESA was performed in accordance with generally accepted practices of this profession, undertaken in similar studies at the same time and in the same geographical area. We have endeavored to meet this standard of care, but may be limited by conditions encountered during performance, a client-driven scope of work, or inability to review information not received by the report date. Where appropriate, these limitations are discussed in the text of the report, and an evaluation of their significance with respect to our findings has been conducted.

Phase I ESAs, such as the one performed at this site, are of limited scope, are noninvasive, and cannot eliminate the potential that hazardous, toxic, or petroleum substances are present or have been released at the site beyond what is identified by the limited scope of this ESA. In conducting the limited scope of services described herein, certain sources of information and public records were not reviewed. It should be recognized that environmental concerns may be documented in public records that were not reviewed. No ESA can wholly eliminate uncertainty regarding the potential for RECs in connection with a property. Performance of this practice is intended to reduce, but not eliminate, uncertainty regarding the potential for RECs. No warranties, express or implied, are intended or made. The limitations herein must be considered when the user of this report formulates opinions as to risks associated with the site or otherwise uses the report for any other purpose. These risks may be further evaluated – but not eliminated – through additional research or assessment. We will, upon request, advise

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1.4 Additional Scope Limitations, ASTM Deviations, and Data Gaps

Based upon the agreed-on scope of services, this ESA did not include subsurface or other invasive assessments, vapor intrusion assessments or indoor air quality assessments (i.e., evaluation of the presence of vapors within a building structure), business environmental risk evaluations, or other services not particularly identified and discussed herein. Credentials of the company (Statement of Qualifications) have not been included in this report but are available upon request. Pertinent documents are referred to in the text of this report, and a separate reference section has not been included. Reasonable attempts were made to obtain information within the scope and time constraints set forth by the client; however, in some instances, information requested is not, or was not, received by the issuance date of the report. Information obtained for this ESA was received from several sources that we believe to be reliable;

nonetheless, the authenticity or reliability of these sources cannot and is not warranted hereunder.

An evaluation of the significance of limitations and missing information with respect to our findings has been conducted, and where appropriate, significant data gaps are identified and discussed in the text of the report. However, it should be recognized that an evaluation of significant data gaps is based on the information available at the time of report issuance, and an evaluation of information received after the report issuance date may result in an alteration of our conclusions, recommendations, or opinions. We have no obligation to provide information obtained or discovered by us after the issuance date of the report, or to perform any additional services, regardless of whether the information would affect any conclusions, recommendations, or opinions in the report. This disclaimer specifically applies to any information that has not been provided by the client.

This report represents our service to you as of the report date and constitutes our final document; its text may not be altered after final issuance. Findings in this report are based upon the site’s current utilization, information derived from the most recent reconnaissance and from other activities described herein; such information is subject to change. Certain indicators of the presence of hazardous substances, petroleum products or PFAS compounds may have been latent, inaccessible, unobservable, or not present during the most recent reconnaissance and may subsequently become observable (such as after site renovation or development). Further, these services are not to be construed as legal interpretation or advice.

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1.5 Reliance

This ESA report is prepared for the exclusive use and reliance of City of Waxahachie. Use or reliance by any other party is prohibited without the written authorization of the City of Waxahachie and Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon).

Reliance on the ESA by the client and all authorized parties will be subject to the terms, conditions and limitations stated in the proposal, ESA report, and Terracon’s Agreement.

The limitation of liability defined in the Agreement is the aggregate limit of Terracon’s liability to the client and all relying parties.

Continued viability of this report is subject to ASTM E1527-21 Section 4.6. If the ESA will be used by a different user (third party) than the user for whom the ESA was originally prepared, the third party must also satisfy the user’s responsibilities in Section 6 of ASTM E1527-21.

1.6 Client Provided Information

Prior to the site visit, Dale Sigler, client’s representative, was asked to provide the following user questionnaire information as described in ASTM E1527-21 Section 6.

Client Questionnaire Responses

Client Questionnaire Item Client

Did Not Respond

Client’s Response

N/A Yes No

Actual Knowledge of Environmental Liens or Activity Use Limitations (AULs) that may encumber the site.

X

Actual Knowledge of Activity Use Limitations (AULs) that may encumber the site.

X

Specialized Knowledge or Experience that is material to a REC in connection with the site.

X

Actual Knowledge of a Lower Purchase Price because contamination is known or believed to be present at the site.

X

Commonly Known or Reasonably Ascertainable Information that is material to a REC in connection with the site.

X

Obvious Indicators of Releases at the site. X

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Terracon’s consideration of the client provided information did not identify RECs. A copy of the questionnaire is included in Appendix C.

2.0 Physical Setting

Physical Setting Information Source

Topography

Site Elevation Approximately 540-550 feet above sea level

USGS Topographic Waxahachie, Texas Quadrangle, 2019

(Appendix A)

Topographic Gradient

Gently sloping towards the south-southeast

Closest Surface Water

Waxahachie Creek, located approximately 560 feet southwest of the site

Soil Characteristics

Soil Type

Houston Black clay, 1 to 3 percent slopes;

Lewisville silty clay, 5 to 8 percent slopes, eroded

Ellis County, Texas USDA, Soil

Conservation Services Soil Survey issued

February 1980Description

The Houston Black clay is a deep, moderately well drained, gently sloping soil on smooth uplands. Permeability is very slow, the available water capacity is high and surface runoff is medium. The hazard of erosion is moderate and the risk of corrosion to uncoated steel is high.

The Lewisville silty clay is a deep, well drained, gently sloping soil on old stream terraces. Permeability is moderate, the available water capacity is high, and surface runoff is medium. The hazard of erosion is moderate and the risk of corrosion to uncoated steel is high.

Geology/Hydrogeology

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Physical Setting Information Source

Formation Austin Chalk

Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, Geologic Atlas of Texas

Dallas Sheet, 1972 Revised 1987

Description

The site is underlain by the Austin Chalk Limestone which is up to 500 feet thick in the site area. The Austin Chalk consists of resistant, massive, chalky limestone members separated by occasional thin shale, bentonitic beds and a middle marl member. At the surface, the Austin Chalk is typically weathered and consists of a yellowish-gray fractured limestone. Groundwater is typically present in the weathered portion of the Austin Chalk and usually occurs as a perched water table on top of the unweathered Austin Chalk.

Estimated Depth to First Occurrence of Groundwater

Approximately 30 feet below ground surface (bgs)

Based on Terracon’s experience with the site vicinity

*Hydrogeologic Gradient

Not known - may be inferred to be parallel to topographic gradient (primarily to the south-southeast).

* The groundwater flow direction and the depth to shallow, unconfined groundwater, if present, would likely vary depending upon seasonal variations in rainfall and other hydrogeological features. Without the benefit of on-site groundwater monitoring wells surveyed to a datum, groundwater depth and flow direction beneath the site cannot be directly ascertained.

3.0 Historical Use Information

Terracon reviewed the following historical sources to develop a history of the previous uses of the site and surrounding area, in order to help identify RECs associated with past uses. Copies of selected historical documents are included in Appendix C.

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3.1 Historical Topographic Maps, Aerial Photographs, and Sanborn Maps

Readily available historical USGS topographic maps, selected historical aerial photographs (at approximately 10 to 15 year intervals) and historical fire insurance maps produced by the Sanborn Map Company were reviewed to evaluate land development and obtain information concerning the history of development on and near the site. Reviewed historical topographic maps, aerial photographs and Sanborn maps are summarized below.

Topographic maps:

o Waxahachie, Texas, dated 1961; photorevised in 1978, scale (1:24,000) o Waxahachie, Texas, dated 2016 and 2019, scale (1:63,360)

Aerial photographs: 1942, 1953, 1958, 1964, 1972, 1979, 1981, 1986, 1990, 1995, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2023, scale 1” = 500’

Sanborn Maps: 1890, 1893, 1898, 1904, 1909, 1914, 1925, 1959, and 1964

Historical Maps and Aerial Photographs

Direction Description

Site

Northern Portion: Dillon Hotel (1890), renamed Southern Hotel (1893), redeveloped into a wagon yard (1898-1904); a drug store building (1890), converted into a dwelling (1893-1898), converted into Oriental Hotel (1904); small-scale warehouse building (1890); black smith building (1909); post office (1914-1964), building remained and is currently a part of the City Hall Building (1972-2023); two store buildings (1925); a feed store building (1959-1981).

Central Portion: black smith / wagon shop (1893-1898); a stable (1904-1914); a woodshed (1904); used auto sales with auto repair – historically addressed at 407 and 415 South Rogers Street (1959-1995);

a store (1959-1964).

Southern Portion: drug stores (1890), converted into dwellings (1893), removed (1898); Grain and fuel warehouse (1925); candy store located on the southeastern portion (1925), converted into an auto paint and body works - historically addressed at 408 and 504 Washington Street and 408 South College Street (1959-1995); small scale commercial building (1979-1990).

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Direction Description

The site was redeveloped into the existing city hall building (2004-2023).

North

West Madison Street (1890-2024), followed by; three drug stores (1890), one converted into Wm Atkinson and stables (1893-1909), then later redeveloped into a machine shop (1925), converted into a store (1942- 2023).

Two remaining drug stores converted into dwellings (1893), one dwelling removed and the remaining dwelling converted into a store (1898-2024);

additional store (1904-2024).

Wagon yard (1890-1914); feed store (1909-1914); auto storage (1925- 1942); used auto sales (1959-1986); auto garage (1953-1986); existing county jail (1990-1995), expanded (2004-2023).

East

Formerly Washington / currently South College Street (1890-2023), followed by; primarily vacant lot (1890-1893); drug store (1890); two black smiths (1898), one converted into railway freight warehouse (1909- 1925), then converted into a feed store / existing brewery (1959-2024);

rail lines (1909-1964); remaining blacksmith building removed (1914).

Warehouse (1904); stables (1904); two additional warehouse buildings (1914); seed and grain warehouse (1925-1963); wood yard (1959);

apparent parking lot (1964-1990); commercial building associated with Ellis County jail (1995-2008); northeastern adjoining county jail extended to the southeast (2010-2023).

South

Partial vacant lot (1890); rural structure (1890); office and warehouse (1893-1904), extended with a lumber shed (1904); lumber yard (1893- 1904); train station / current contractor office (1909-2023); grain and fuel warehouse (1925); dwelling (1958-1964).

West

South Rogers Street (1890-1964), followed by; primarily vacant lot (1890-1893); furniture store (1890-1893), converted into a lumber yard (1898-1981), lumber shed (1909-1981), associated paints and office building (1959-1981); black smith (1898-1904), converted into wood working shop (1909-1925); marble works (1898-1904); wood working shop and wood shed (1909-1925); machine shop (1909); stables (1914);

parking garage (1925), converted to a tractor sales and service with a gas tank (1959-2020); filling station – historically addressed at 406, 404 and 410 South Rogers Street (1925); filling station with car wash –

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Direction Description historically addressed at 400, 408, 409 South Rogers Street, and 101-105 (odd) and 111 Madison Street (1942-1964); used auto sales and auto radiator and glass repair (1942-1964); partial parking lot (1872-2023);

city building (2023).

Site

The former auto paint and body works building and auto repair building, on-site, are further discussed in Section 3.2.

North Adjacent

Based on a review of the Sanborn Maps, a former machine shop was identified in the 1925 map. The former machine shop was located approximately 50 feet north of the site is a topographic up-gradient position relative to the site. Based on the short duration of operations, the former machine shop does not constitute a REC to the site.

The following features were identified to the northeast: an auto storage, used auto sales and an auto garage from 1925 through 1986. The facility was not identified in the regulatory database report. Based on a review of the Sanborn Maps, the auto repair operation occurred approximately 215 northeast of the site in a topographic cross-gradient position relative to the site. Based on the absence of regulatory status, distance and gradient, the automotive operations to the northeast do not constitute a REC to the site.

West Adjacent

Based on a review of the Sanborn Maps, a paints and office building associated with the southwest adjacent lumber yard were present from at least 1969 until 1981. The facility was not identified in the regulatory database report. The facility building was located approximately 60 feet southwest of the site in a topographic down-gradient position relative to the site. Based on the absence of regulatory status, distance and gradient.

The paints and office building do not constitute a REC to the site.

The former machine shop to the adjacent west was identified in the 1909 Sanborn Map.

The facility building was located approximately 60 feet west of the site in a topographic up to cross-gradient position relative to the site. Based on the short duration of operations, the former machine shop does not constitute a REC to the site.

Based on a review of the Sanborn Maps, the tractor sales and service building to the adjacent west had a gasoline tank located in front of the building situated within South Rogers Street. The facility was not identified in the regulatory database report. The gasoline tank was located approximately 30 feet west of the site in a topographic up to

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The filling station (historically addressed at 406, 404 and 410 South Rogers Street) to the adjacent west was identified in the 1925 Sanborn Map. The station was not identified in the regulatory database report. The former filling station was located approximately 50 feet west of the site in a topographic up to cross-gradient position relative to the site.

Based on the distance and duration since operations ceased (99 years), the filling station does not constitute a REC to the site.

The filling station with a car wash (historically addressed at 400, 408, 409 South Rogers Street, and 101-105 (odd) and 111 Madison Street) to the adjacent west was not identified in the regulatory database report and are further discussed in Section 3.2.

Based on a review of historical information, the used auto sales and auto radiator and glass repair were present from at least 1942 through 1964. The occupant was located approximately 95 feet northwest of the site in a topographic up to cross-gradient position relative to the site. The facility was not identified in the regulatory database report. Based on the absence of regulatory status, distance and gradient, the used auto sales and auto radiator and glass repair do not constitute a REC to the site.

Copies of selected historical documents are included in Appendix C.

3.2 Historical City Directories

The Texas Directory Company, Cole and Digital Business Directories used in this study were made available through ERIS (selected years reviewed: 1922-2023) and were reviewed at approximate five-year intervals, if readily available. The current street address for the site was identified as 401 South Rogers Street. City directory listings were not available or were not listed for the years prior to, between, or after the city directory listings included in the table below. Listings of environmental concern are underlined and italicized for additional discussion. Also, please not that historical addresses are included in the table below.

Historical City Directories

Direction Description

Site

401 South Rogers Street: US Post Office (1961-1965); Navy Recruiting Branch (1965); Waxahachie City Hall (1980-2020); Waxahachie City (1997); Waxahachie City All Departments (1997); Waxahachie Summer Recreation (2000-2012); Waxahachie Inspection Department (2000-

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Direction Description 2020); Ellis County Water Control (2003); Waxahachie Water Billing (2016-2023); Waxahachie Human Resources (2020-2023); Waxahachie Municipal Court (2023).

(Historical) 114 Madison Street: No listings.

(Historical) 112 Madison Street: No listings.

(Historical) 108 Madison Street: No listings.

(Historical) 106 Madison Street: No listings.

(Historical) 104 Madison Street: No listings.

(Historical) 102 Madison Street: No listings.

(Historical) 100 and 110 Madison Street: No listings.

(Historical) 404 and 505 Washington Street and 404 South College Street: No listings.

(Historical) 402 and 506 Washington Street and 402 South College Street: No listings.

(Historical) 400, 507 and 508 Washington Street and 400 South College Street: No listings.

(Historical) 408 and 504 Washington Street and 408 South College Street: Johns Fire Extinguisher Sales (1961); Johns Paint & Body Shop (1961); Woolleys Paint & Body Shop (1961-1965); Towne Pride Furniture (1975-1980); Randalls Upholstery (1975-1980); C Osborn Ins Agency (1980); Doug's Body Shop (1985-1997).

(Historical) 410 and 503 South Washington Street and 410 South College Street: No listings.

(Historical) 406 South Washington Street and 406 South College Street: No listings.

(Historically) 414 and 411 South Rogers Street: No listings.

(Historically) 409 South Rogers Street: No listings.

(Historically) 407 and 415 South Rogers Street: Boswell Dairies (1961); Feaster & Company Used Car (1961-1980); C R Feaster & Company (1985-1991); J P Hodges Used Cars (1961-1965); J B Cowan Motor Company (1970).

(Historically) 401 and 416 South Rogers Street: No listings.

(Historically) 403 and 417 South Rogers Street: Waxahachie City Recreation (1997-2000).

(Historically) 418 South Rogers Street: No listings.

(Historically) 405 South Rogers Street: No listings.

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Direction Description

North

(Historical) 100-106 (even) and 126 Madison Street, and 312, 314, 410, and 412 South Rogers Street / Currently 308 South Rogers Street: Pierce Furniture Appliance (1975-1980); My Father’s House (2012-2020).

(Historically) 313, 312 and 419 Rogers Street, and 125, 126, and 101-107 (odd) Madison Street / Currently 315 South Rogers Street: Ellens Dress Shop (1961-1965); Rogers St Estate Sales (1991);

Rogers St Fix It (1991); Ross Art & Frame (1991); Waxahachie Crafters & Antique (1997-2003); Common Threads Quilting (2012-2020); Angela Emmert (2016); Melody Lang (2016-2020).

(Historically) 313, 314 and 508 Washington Street, 100, 103, 109- 115 (odd) Madison Street, and 312 and 314 College Street / Current 310 South College Street: Gibson Electric Centre (1980);

Marcum Paint & Body (1985); The Broken Drum (1991); Gingerbread Antique Mall (1997-2023); Earthly Treasures (2008); Charter Cable Sales (2020-2023).

(Historically) 313, 315 and 517 Washington Street, 313 and 315 South College Street, and 122 and 201 Madison Street / Currently 300 Jackson Street: Co Sheriff Company Jail (1991); Co Sheriff Orml Inventory (1991); Co Sherriff Administration Offices (1991); Ellis Co Sheriff (1997-2012); Sheriff's Dept-Civil Div (2000-2003); Sheriff's Dept- Criminal Warrant (2000-2003); County Jail Bond Information (2000- 2008); Ellis County Jail (2000-2023); Ellis County Sheriff's Dept (2000- 2023); Mid-State's Food Service (2003); Midstate Services (2003);

Sheriffs Dept-Civil Div (2008); Sheriffs Dept-Criminal Div (2008); Garcia, Damian D Md (2016).

East

300 South Jackson Street: Co Sheriff Company Jail (1991); Co Sheriff Orml Inventory (1991); Co Sherriff Administration Offices (1991); Ellis Co Sheriff (1997-2012); Sheriff's Dept-Civil Div (2000-2003); Sheriff's Dept-Criminal Warrant (2000-2003); County Jail Bond Information (2000-2008); Ellis County Jail (2000-2023); Ellis County Sheriff's Dept (2000-2023); Mid-State's Food Service (2003); Midstate Services (2003); Sheriffs Dept-Civil Div (2008); Sheriffs Dept-Criminal Div (2008); Garcia, Damian D Md (2016).

(Historically) 107 and 200 Madison Street, and 401 and 516 Washington Street, and 401 College Street: Areawide Bail Bonds (1997); Areawide Bail Bonds (2000).

(Historically) 515 Washington Street, 403 Washington Street, and 403 South College Street: No listings.

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Direction Description (Historically) 514 Washington Street, 405 Washington Street, and 405 South College Street: No listings.

(Historically) 513 Washington Street, 407 Washington Street, and 407 South College Street: No listings.

(Historically) 512 Washington Street, 413 Washington Street, 413 South College Street, and 423 South College Street / Currently 421 South College Street: Fort Worth & Denver Railway (1961-1965);

Rock Island Lines (1961-1965); Wa Scale Co (1970); The Nay Co (1970- 1991); Feed Mill Erection Company (1975-1997); The Ney Co (1985);

Waxahachie Scale (1985-1991); Arrow Terminals (1997); The Nay Company (1997-2023); Feed Mill Erection Co Inc (2003-2023);

Ermatinger Private Investigates (2023).

South

(Historically) 501 through 503, 412 and 414 Washinton Street, and 412 and 414 South College Street, 412, 413 and 415 South Rogers Street / 423 College Steet: Fort Worth & Denver Railway (1961-1965); Rock Island Lines (1961-1965); Wa Scale Co (1970); The Nay Co (1970-1991); Feed Mill Erection Company (1975-1997); The Ney Co (1985); Waxahachie Scale (1985-1991); Arrow Terminals (1997); The Nay Company (1997-2023); Feed Mill Erection Co Inc (2003-2023);

Ermatinger Private Investigates (2023).

West

401 South Elm Street: J Thornhll Bck - Opl (1975)-1980; Thornhill Insurance Agency (1975-1980); Elliott Elec Supply (1991-1997);

Waxahachie Recreation Center (2003-2012); Waxahachie Parks…