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HISTORICAL RECORDS REVIEW

Past land uses for the subject property and adjoining properties were assessed to identify historical practices or conditions that may have impacted the subject property. This was accomplished by reviewing historical information from several sources including but not limited to an interview with subject property representative(s) if available, review of available previous environmental reports and ownership records, and review of historical information obtained from regulatory sources, aerial photographs, city directories, and historical maps.

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Historical Subject Property Use Summary

Based on our review of readily available historical information, it appears that the subject property was agricultural land until the current improvements were completed in phases between 2003 and 2008. WyoTech University occupied the subject property from 003 until December 2018, and used the subject property as an educational facility for careers in the automotive and truck repair industries. From December 2018 to January 2022, the subject property was vacant. In 2021, the subject property underwent interior renovations and reopened in January 2022 as the New Village Institute. The operations of the New Village Institute are generally the same as the prior tenant, WyoTech University. General onsite operations of both the former tenant, WyoTech University, as well as the current occupant, New Village Institute, consist of automobile repair for educational purposes, automobile painting and upholstery, administrative office operations, and classroom instruction. No RECs or environmental concerns were identified associated with the current or historical use of the subject property.

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Historical Adjoining Properties Use Summary

The subject property is located in an area comprised of light industrial and commercial properties with areas of undeveloped land. Review of readily available historical information reveals that