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Eight of the seventeen buildings within the proposed TIF District exhibit strong evidence of dilapidation, while another seven buildings exhibit moderate evidence of dilapidation. There are multiple reasons for the degradation of these buildings, including significant changes in the trucking industry beginning in the 1980's, leading to the relocation to new high-bay facilities. New stricter environmental regulation made it more desirable to build new on Greenfield sites than to deal with cleaning up existing contaminated properties. The large trucking facilities left behind in cities like Roseville fell into a state of disrepair and are now used primarily as low-end storage containers. Because the buildings are in such a state of disrepair, much of the material being stored in these facilities is a step above being hauled to a garbage dump and, in some cases, has become an alternative to a garbage dump. In some locations, piles of garbage are approaching the edges of Langton Lake and the storm water pond near the lake. The combination of low-end storage uses in buildings that are not weather-tight leads to the attraction of rodents, mold and mildew and other problems that will eventually negatively impact the neighboring residents and businesses. The commercial/office buildings in the TlF District have been modified many times over the years to meet the changing needs of tenants. The buildings in general are not designed for many of the uses taking place, such as auto repair and painting, immediately adjacent to office or retail functions without proper separation between the uses. The buildings are not oriented to the street, so many of the businesses do not have a "presence" for customer recognition. Parking and pedestrian access is problematic in almost all of the buildings. Opportunity Areas 6, 7 and 9-12 are currently slated for future redevelopment. The proposed TIF District encompasses the 21 parcels within Opportunity Areas 1-5 and 8, for a total of 77.4 acres. Most of the parcels are currently used for truck terminals, truck and trailer sales, rental and service and associated parking and trailer storage. The uses on the remaining parcels include a former gas station, other single- and multi- tenant industrial uses, and a residence. Approximately 67.13 acres, or 87% of the proposed TIF District, are covered by buildings or impervious surface. The following are among the actual or potential sources of contamination which have been identified within the proposed TlF District: . Fuel spillage and leakage associated with underground and aboveground storage tanks, including several identified leaking underground storage tank (LUST) sites . Hazardous waste and chemical generation and spillage . Petroleum contamination in soil and groundwater