1111 S. Plaza Way
The Owner of 1111 S. Plaza Way contacted the Brownfield Program with interest in volunteering for a Phase I assessment. The property is the location of the former Village Inn restaurant. Historically, there was a leaking underground storage tank at a former gas station next door and the owner wanted to make sure his property was clean and ready for future redevelopment. A Phase I was completed and the environmental contractor only suggests that an ADEQ file review of all closed Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUSTs) in the vicinity be scrutinized to ensure the property has not been impacted. No recommendations for further assessment were made. The property owner saved $1500 by volunteering for this assessment.
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501 S. Milton
The Property owner of 501 S. Milton was referred to us by a City employee. The property has been a motel since the 1960’s and is located in an intersection that has had known contamination in the past. The owner showed an interest in redeveloping the property in the future and wanted to know if he qualified for the free grant assessments. The Brownfield Program completed a Phase I assessment that revealed a plethora of leaking tanks situated around the property. The property itself was not in need of further assessment, but an ADEQ file review was recommended prior to redevelopment. A file review is sometimes recommended when the histories of the surrounding properties is not clear. For example, sites may be closed at ADEQ, but not be showing as closed in public databases. The owner saved $1500 by volunteering for this assessment.
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101 S. San Francisco

The property owner contacted Brownfield Program staff to discuss both environmental site assessment and Historic Preservation. The property is the location of the Mad Italian and Hole Punch Tattoo. A Phase I report was completed and the environmental contractor did not find any recognized environmental conditions (RECs). Therefore, no further work at the site was necessary. The owner saved $3200 by volunteering for this assessment.
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350 N. Switzer Canyon
The listing Real Estate agent contacted the Brownfield Program about this property and asked if the owners would qualify for a Phase I environmental site assessment. After Brownfield Staff took a tour of the property, the Realtor was correct in his assumption that a Phase I should probably be completed at the property. Having a Phase I completed at a commercial property is a good idea because the owner can use it to help sell the property. A buyer saves time and money by not having to complete the Phase I themselves, and the lender usually likes to see the Phase I before loaning on the property anyway. 350 N. Switzer has a site-history of auto repair, a potentially-polluting use over time. We completed a Phase I at the site and some Phase II work was recommended. The Brownfield Program did not complete any Phase II work under the grant. The owner saved $3200 by volunteering.
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512 E. Brannen
The property owner of this parcel learned about our free assessments by attending a Lone Tree Overpass meeting. The owner had a Phase I done a long time ago, but wanted an updated version. We completed the Phase I and discovered that the property had a history of railroad ownership as an oil distribution facility. Phase II work was recommended. Again, the owners volunteered and we sampled the soil for petroleum contamination. The Phase II results concluded that no contaminants exceeded the current zoning for the site. The environmental contractor suggested that it would be prudent to remove the contaminated soil, but that it was not a necessity. The property owners saved approximately $16,600 by volunteering. They are now in a position to sell their property and can use the two reports to aid in the transaction.
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829 E. Butler
The Property Manger for this property heard about our free environmental site assessments (ESA) on the radio. He called to discuss the program with our staff and decided to pass along the information to the property owner. The owner mentioned that a Phase I had already been completed at the property by a potential buyer, but that no one had seen it because it was not paid for. Naturally, they were curious about the results of the report, and unable to access the former Phase I, they decided to volunteer for a free Phase I through our grant.

Phase II ESA work has been suggested for this property, but was not paid for by Brownfield Program grant funding. The property owner saved $1500 by volunteering.
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2 S. Colorado
The property at 2 South Colorado St. has many addresses. It is also known as 507 E. Brannen Ave. It is an industrially zoned parcel with two homes and garages on it. The property owners decided to volunteer for a Phase I environmental site assessment after hearing about the free grant funding the Brownfield Program has available. The property owner saved $1500 by volunteering.
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202 South Elden and 324 East Brannen
These residential properties are both located near a heavy industrial area. One property is zoned residential, the other industrial. The owners volunteered for a Phase I site assessment to ensure that no contamination from the industrial activities has migrated to their property. A Phase I was completed at each property, saving the family approximately $3000. The Phase I proved that the properties are clean by visual inspection, historical records, and environmental reports. Owners can now use these documents when completing a property transfer or seeking funding for redevelopment.
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121 S. Milton
After receiving an oil pan in the mail as part of an outreach campaign during the summer of 2008, property owners of 121 S. Milton decided to participate in the Route 66 Central Corridor grant project to receive a free Phase I site assessment. Currently, the property is leased to a motel and as parking for restaurant patrons. Since the motel owner has expressed an interest in purchasing the property, the owners decided to have a Phase I environmental site assessment completed to help facilitate the financing of the commercially zoned property.

Historically a piece of the property was owned by the Railroad and used as a spur from the main line down Mike’s Pike terminating at the former Sawmill on W. Route 66. The Phase I report concluded that there is no reason to believe that historical contamination exists on the property, therefore making it easier for the motel owner to secure financing in the future.

Note of interest: The owners of this property are descendants of Flagstaff’s first residents. Their property ownership can be traced back to the early days of the La Plaza Vieja neighborhood. You can see historical photos of Milton and Old Town by visiting The Place Restaurant.
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620 E. Butler Avenue
Brad Ingram, owner of Arizona Power and Lawn, talked with Brownfield Program staff at the Cityfest event in October, 2008. His decision to participate in the Phase I work we were offering for free as part of the Route 66 Central Corridor grant project stemmed from wanting to purchase the property at the business location. He knew a Phase I would be necessary to secure funding. The property is currently owned by a relative so he asked if the relative would be willing to participate in the grant project and they agreed.

To date, a Phase I has been completed and a Phase II soil sampling will be completed by June, 2009. Mr. Ingram saved over $10,000 by volunteering for the Route 66 Central Corridor Grant property assessments!
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213 S. San Francisco
Following community outreach efforts by the Brownfield Program Staff during the summer of 2008, the property owners at 213 S. San Francisco have volunteered for a free Phase I environmental assessment through the Route 66 Central corridor grant program.

The property was formerly used as a residence, store, Elks Lodge, nightclub, and is currently leased to a tea house; It is a historic structure and the owner has interest in listing it as such.

The reason for the Phase I interest was prompted by the property's location. It is downstream of a former repair shop that is rumored to have dumped used oil into the Rio de Flag wash before environmental regulations were instituted. The property owner wanted to know if any of the oily residue and chemicals had migrated onto his property prior to ownership.

The Phase I did not show any reason to believe that petroleum contamination existed on the property and that soil sampling was not necessary. Now the property owner can sell his property for full retail value and offer a potential buyer the added benefit of the Phase I report, making it easier for the buyer to get a loan with a financial instution.
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118 South O’Leary
The owner of 118 South O’Leary does not live in town year round. She received the Mayor’s Letter in the mail and decided to call the Brownfield Program to determine if her property had the potential of being classified as a brownfield. Staff and the owner decided it would be prudent to perform a Phase I site assessment since the property is backed by a former rail spur. The Phase I report did not indicate that the property had any contamination based on past use of the property or the surrounding properties. The property owner saved approximately $3200 by volunteering for the Route 66 Central Corridor grant activities.
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1500 E. Route 66
The owner of the Relax Inn at 1500 E. Route 66 was referred to The Brownfield Program by a fellow City employee. The property owner would like to make significant improvements to the motel and needed a Phase I to do this. So, he signed up for a free Phase I as part of the Route 66 Central Corridor grant activities. To date, a Phase I has been completed and a Phase II is currently underway. In this case, the property owner saved approximately $7500. Both reports can be used by the owner to redevelop or sell the property in the future.

Note of Interest: The Relax Inn has been listed as historically significant by the National Park Service. It was a prominent Route 66 motel during the heyday of the Mother Road. The property has not yet been submitted by the owner to be listed on the National Historic Register.
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218 East Cottage Ave.
The property owners of 218 East Cottage received the Mayor’s Letter urging them to take action if they believe they own brownfield property. Not knowing if they did or not, they called to talk with Brownfield Program staff. The property is located near heavy industry and contamination from the industrial area was of concern to them. They volunteered for a Phase I environmental site assessment and the document proved that contamination was not an issue. When selling the land, they can use the Phase I document to prove that the land is clean. The property owners saved $1500 by volunteering for the work under the Route 66 Central Corridor grant activities.
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200 South San Francisco
The owner of 200 South San Francisco received the Mayor’s Letter sent in December, 2008 and contacted the Brownfield Program. She did not know all of the details about the history of her property, but knew that if she wanted to redevelop the vacant parcel that a Phase I would be necessary. She volunteered to receive a Phase I on the commercially zoned parcel and was pleased to find that past use did not indicate the presence of contamination. The property owner saved approximately $3200 and received the Phase I documentation that accompanies the free services.
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100 S. Mike's Pike
After hearing an interview with the City's Brownfield Program Staff on Eagle 103.7 FM, the property owners at 100 S. Mike's Pike volunteered for a free Phase I environmental site assessment through the Route 66 Central Corridor grant project.

The property is a commercially zoned parcel that has three buildings on it. The structures include a residence that has been renovated into two apartment buildings, a commercial building that has historically been a grocery and retail market, and a shed type structure that has served as a camp ground laundry and showering facility.

The owners were concerned with the commercial laundry that had operated on site and with their location along a historic Route 66 alignment. Their property is located close to repair shops, former fueling stations, and is on a former rail spur. They were also not sure if the laundry included a dry cleaner or just coin operated machines. The owners have high hopes to revive the retail/commercial building and are in the process of cleaning and finishing the inside so it could be rented.

The phase I revealed that a dry cleaning facility was not operated on site, but was probably operated just south of the property and that adjacent properties with leaking underground storage tanks have a very slim chance of affecting the property in any way. Redevelopment of the property is underway, and will probably be completed by the two crafty property owners themselves.
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Flagstaff Native Plant & Seed is dedicated to providing genetically adapted native plant material and full-scale restoration services for the Colorado Plateau and the Southwest. Located in Flagstaff, Arizona, they also provide our community with native plants at our retail nursery and expertise for landscaping local commercial and residential projects.From their farm and greenhouses they wholesale native plants from their ever-expanding inventory. Flagstaff Native Plant & Seed specializes in contract collection of site-specific seed and cuttings for restoration projects and contract growing size-specified plants from these propagates.

Flagstaff Native Plant & Seed is owned by Nigel Sparks. The warehouse for Native Plant & seed is located at 500 E. Brannen Avenue. The warehouse was purchased in 2003. An old railroad spur runs along the backside of the property. Mr. Sparks was concerned about potential contamination due to the historical location of his property.
Flagstaff Native Plant & Seed is a forward thinking company interested in sustainability. Mr. Sparks to date, has had a Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment performed on his property--completely paid for by the City's grant dollars. The Phase II, soil sampling and testing, did not reveal any reason to do further testing or clean up activities. Mr. Sparks will keep the reports and will use them if/when he decides to sell the property in the future. He saved approximately $23,000 by having his property assessed through the Brownfield Land Recycling Program.
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La Plaza Vieja Property Owners
Megan Gavin and Arthur Keith are new homeowners in La Plaza Vieja. They own an older home near the railroad tracks on West Tombstone Avenue. When they purchased the home they noticed the words “Potential Brownfield” on the Seller’s Disclosure Statement. After seeing the Brownfield Land Recycling Program’s articles in Cityscape, they called us to see if they would qualify for a free environmental assessment, and to better understand what the term “Brownfield” means.

Ms. Gavin and Mr. Keith no longer need to worry about the “Potential Brownfield” statement any longer. The final Phase I environmental report they obtained at no charge to them through our grant, determined that there is no real reason for the statement to appear on their future Seller’s Disclosure Statement.
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Agassiz Landscape Group, LLC (ALG) has been serving northern Arizona with custom residential design-and-build landscapes since 2001. ALG’s unique outdoor construction creations include retaining walls, paver patios, decorative plantings, outdoor kitchens, and lighting systems. The company also provides commercial landscape construction and maintenance, as well as complete irrigation repair and service for home and business.

Agassiz Landscape Group’s slogan is “rising with confidence and beauty.” The owners – Brad Bippus, Curt Bratland, and Jeff Hartin – know that the company must fulfill this promise in both its landscaping services and way of operating. To be responsible members of this community, it is important to contribute positively and conscientiously. In 2004, ALG purchased an old gas station in “Southside” and remodeled the previous-garage into a modern and attractive office. ALG needs to know for certain that its property is not contaminated or leaching petroleum into the water table. The City’s Brownfield Land Recycling Program offers ALG a chance to partner with the City and utilize grant monies from the US Environmental Protection Agency for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment.