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PROJECT NAME & LOCATION |
NATURE OF AllWest's RESPONSIBILITY |
CLIENT |
ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
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30 various sites in California and US (2008) |
Provide peer review of 3rd party Environmental Site Assessments |
Pacific National Bank San Francisco, CA |
Retained as PNB's outsourced Environmental Services Department. Expedited loan process by allowing borrowers to use existing consultant. Added value by ensuring reports met Industry Standard of Care. |
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Aviza Complex Scotts Valley, CA, (2008) |
Provide professional opinion on current and historic site conditions on an active post-remedial SuperFund site. |
Fowler Property Acquisitions, Lake Forest, CA |
Reviewed and catalogue multitude of reports relating to SuperFund site investigation, cleanup and insurance policies. Provided expertise during transaction related conference calls. |
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Development Site South San Francisco, CA (2007) |
Represented property owner who ground-leased former steel foundry site to home improvement store |
Project 101 Associates San Francisco, CA |
Provided regulatory interface for complex development site not thoroughly characterized prior to site grading activities. Provide on call services related to UST(s) removal and disposal, soil and groundwater sampling and Health & Safety issues. The store is scheduled to open in spring of 2008. |
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Development Site South San Francisco, CA (2007 ) |
Comprehensive environmental services related to site demolition and re-development of former Coca Cola bottling plant being transformed into a mixed use facility including residential and retail (Fresh & Easy). |
Noteware Development/ Goldman Sachs |
Gained regulatory approval from San Francisco to proceed with redevelopment project via a Voluntary Cleanup Plan. AllWest's services included regulatory agency coordination (SFDPH), Soil and Management Plan, asbestos abatement review services, UST removal and hazmat disposal matters. |
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Development Site San Francisco, CA (2006) |
Conducted remedial investigation and groundwater (BTEX) cleanup for infill development site. |
Angotti Properties San Francisco, CA |
Gained NFA status for site within 90 days allowing property disposition. |
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Development Site Burbank, CA (2006) |
Retained by client to assess site conditions as impacted by historic and surrounding land use. Conducted 2 subsurface and soil gas studies culminating in toxicological risk assessment. |
The KOR Group Los Angeles, CA |
Provided thorough human/ecological risk assessment in a timely manner. |
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Development Site Emeryville, CA (2005) |
Represented private landowner in eminent domain matter |
Confidential |
Presented alternative scenarios and costs for Remedial work. |
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Park Boulevard Oakland, CA (2005) |
Represented seller of strip retail center with former Dry Cleaners. Conducted Subsurface investigation at the site. |
Confidential |
Successfully refuted seller's positon. No reduction in sale price due to site contamination. |
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Various sites in U.S.A. (2005) |
Peer Review of Phase I, II, and III Report. |
Mesa West Capital Los Angeles, CA Pacific Coast Capital Partners San Francisco, CA Blackstone Realty New York, NY |
Provided additional level of confidence over original report conclusion through issuance of opinion letter. |
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Development Site Downtown Los Angeles (2004) |
Conduct Environmental Site Assessment and Subsurface Investigation |
The Hanover Company Houston, TX |
Identified small area of artificial fill at site and absence of VOCs from a former dry cleaner. |
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Colma, CA (2004) |
Provide Spill Prevention Control and Counter Measure (SPCC) Plan |
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park Colma, CA |
Enabled largest cemetery in Northern California to voluntarily comply with AST Regulations. |
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South Park, San Francisco, CA (2004) |
Evaluate subgrade soils for disposal purposes prior to site construction, provide soil mitigation plan. |
One South Park, LLC San Francisco, CA |
Gained regulatory approval from San Francisco to proceed with redevelopment project. |
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Retail Property Salinas, CA (2003) |
Completed feasability study on Remedial Alternatives for Dry Cleaners. Injected hydrogen compounds at property to stimulate chemical breakdown. |
Kirkorian Enterprises Campbell, CA |
Assisted client negotiate with regulatory agency. Interacted with financial institution to reduce letter of credit amount. |
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA (2003) |
Manage removal of ducting and carbon vessels used to filter hazardous gas emissions from industrial facility. |
Confidential |
Identified contractor to remove waste through bid process. Negotiated contract and oversee site work on expedited basis. |
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Fremont, CA (2003) |
Peer Review of Environmental & Structural Reports. |
Walton Street Capital Chicago, IL |
Provided critique of operating partner's due diligence on critical issues such as lead dust and groundwater contamination at former chip fabrication facilities. |
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Stonestown Apartments San Francisco, CA (2002) |
Provide Environmental Segment of EIR |
AF Evans San Francisco, CA |
Response to neigborhood concerns with articulate summary of historical site investigation & review of current regulatory guidelines. |
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Hotel Site San Diego, CA (2002) |
Environmental Assessment for Site Development |
Tarsedia Hotel Group Costa Mesa, CA |
Identified potential for extensive soil contamination missed by previous consultant. Completed project in 7 days. Contamination later found to be widespread. |
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Novato Fair Shopping Center Novato, CA (2000 - 2002) |
Completed remedial investigation of shopping center impacted by dry cleaning solvents. Retained to remediate site through source area removal and installation of soil vapor extraction system. |
Fifty Associates Boston, MA AMB Properties San Francisco, CA |
Provided expertise for both seller & buyer of this site. Conducted risk assessment & provided key remediation estimate for insurance purposes. Retained to oversee site cleanup. |
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Laurel Street Apartments Napa, CA (2001-2002) |
Retained to engineer, install and operate waste water treatment system at site. |
Vintage Ranch Properties Napa, CA |
The treatment system allowed for disposing 80,000 gallons of solvent impacted water to the sewer system. |
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Avenida De Los Arboles Thousand Oaks, CA (2001) |
Retained by seller to conduct subsurface investigation at property. A perceived problem with a dry cleaner was stalling the transaction. |
Falcon Real Estate San Diego, CA |
Designed investigation to advocate site closure. Gained site closure from Regional Water Quality Control Board, sale of property was completed. |
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Stevens Metal Orange, CA (2001-2002) |
Retained by property owner to write closure plan for plating company. |
Trico Properties Costa Mesa, CA |
Plating company fell behind on lease obligations. Our closure plan allowed owner to proceed with termination plan. |
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International Technology Park San Jose, CA (2000) |
Complete physical Due Diligence study (Phase I, Property Condition & Seismic) of 5 buildings, 426,000 sf, R&D Portfolio. |
Eagle Ridge Partners Minneapolis, MN |
Provided turnkey assessment services for site acquisition by pension fund advisor. |
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Constellation Drive Los Angeles, CA (2000) |
Phase I & II Assessment of site in Century City, Los Angeles. |
JMB Properties |
Noting the presence of extensive fill materials at the site, completed detailed soils investigation for high rise development property. |
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Novato Fair Shopping Center Novato, CA (2000) |
Completed remedial investigation of shopping center impacted by dry cleaning solvents. |
Fifty Associates Boston, MA |
Provided expertise for both seller & buyer of this site. Conducted risk assessment & provided key remediation estimate for insurance purposes. Retained to oversee site cleanup. |
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Yamaha Marina, Marina Del Rey, CA (1999) |
Subsequent to our environmental compliance audit, provided Hazmat Business Plan, Haz-Com Plan, ACM O & M Plan, UST Closure/Clarifier Removal Services and Preliminary Design of Waste Water Treatment System. |
Elkor Commercial Properties, Los Angeles, CA |
Provided turnkey services to remove all environmental contingencies associated with property acquisition. |
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87 acres San Pedro, Port of Los Angeles, CA (1999) |
Peer review services for equity partner to understand environmental issues related to redevelopment of former oil refinery. |
Pacific Coast Capital Partners, Los Angeles, CA |
Identified key environmental issues to focus on in acquisition and subsequent insurance purchase. |
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Wocac Portfolio, Western U.S. (1998) |
Perform Phase I Assessments for 47 buildings located in California, Oregon, Arizona, Washington and Colorado. |
Divco West, San Jose, CA |
Completed 18 Environmental Assessments. Assessments within 35 days for Wall Street refinance and disposition. |
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Office Buildings, Southern California (1998) |
Conducted Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for 10 buildings located throughout Southern California. |
Basic Capital Management, Dallas, TX |
Enabled client to make informed judgements on environmental liabilities prior to acquisition. |
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CRIIMI Conversion, Los Angeles, CA (1998) |
Recast five environmental assessments from narrative format to Fannie Mae format after demise of Mortgage REIT. |
ARCS Commercial Mortgage, Calabasas, CA |
Assisted borrower through crisis when original lender collapsed. |
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Victorian Square, Milpitas, CA (1998) |
Retained by building owner to conduct comprehensive site characterizations and Risk Assessment of Dry Cleaners. |
Confidential |
Successfully presented data to Regional Water Quality Control Board to proceed with passive groundwater remediation approach. |
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Hacienda Property, Pleasanton, CA (1997-2000) |
Retained to close 46 groundwater wells located throughout 900 acre property. |
Hacienda Owners Association |
Successfully coordinated and managed well closures. |
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Orange County (1997) |
Conduct Seismic, Property Condition and Environmental Assessments on 13 building, 220,000 square foot industrial office/warehouse portfolio. |
First AllMerica/Trico Properties |
Completed all work within 30 days to lender and property owner. s satisfaction. |
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Santa Clara County (1997) |
Conducted a comprehensive soil & groundwater investigation on former 500 acre agricultural parcel in southern Santa Clara slated for a comprehensive multi-use development. |
Divco West |
Provided extensive soil & groundwater data within 7 working days of project authorization, completing critical first element in acquisition Due Diligence. |
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Newark Soils, Newark, CA (1996) |
Write and implement Health & Safety Plan for site development of 19 acres of lead contaminated soils. |
Top Grade Construction |
Drafted Health & Safety Plan in a short time frame to assist contractor in completing site development before rainy season began. |
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Weslock Los Angeles, CA (1996) |
Review all environmental documents and conduct environmental compliance audit of a door hardware manufacturer for client who was buying the mortgage from a lending institution. |
Hackman O'Donnell |
AllWest identified areas of concern within site. s current operation following up with a subsurface investigation which allowed the issuance of an environmental insurance policy. |
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Merrithew Hospital Martinez, CA (1996) |
Oversaw excavation of diesel contaminated soils during construction of new hospital wing. Performed soil sampling and defined extent of diesel contamination. Traced fuel leak to an old abandoned fuel line disturbed by hospital excavation. |
F. Scott |
AllWest was able to define extent of fuel leak, have soils excavated and removed while assisting general contractor in maintaining construction schedule of new hospital wing. |
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