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PLANNING DATA
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Name:-
Date:
Site Address:
Tax Parcel:
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Project De d
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Plan Check#: ?>LZ:Lo 1�0-V5-�
Reduced Site Plan Provided: 60S NO)
Zoning:
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Corner Lot: (YES
Flag Lot: (YES
Critical Areas Determination #:. N'tc-*4
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El Waiver CANO.D ',Septd 0,N
SEPA Determination: —6Ke,,,R*
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0 Fee El Checklist 0 APO List with notarized form
Required Setbacks
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Maximum Lot Coverage: 35% Proposed:
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Subdivision: Co 51 e%Ar.- A
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Comments
Plan Review BY: Plannihg Dat3 Form 07-14-09
GOPAL A. SINGAM, P.E.
GEOFECHNICAL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MONITORING SERVICES
MaY 6, 2014
M r. & IM rs. J zyk
22044 99"' Place West
Edmonds, Washington 98020
RE: Limited Geologic Hazai-ds Evaluation and Recommendations
Proposed Deck Addition - Existing Single Family Residence
1')I)AA 09111 Dk-
ProJect No. GP14-01
STQEET FILE
ECEIVED
I'drrionds, Washington MAY 0 9 201f
Dear Nit'. & Mrs. lyzk: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
COUNTER
We are pleased to present this letter report that presents the results of out- Limited Geologic Hazard Evaluation and
Recommendations Im the above referenced proJect. A senior professional civil - geotechnical engineer visited [Ile
site oil March 13, 2014 to evaluate the current site configurations and geoteclinical site and shallow s ub-SLII-faCe
conditions. Fig. I depicts the general site plan and Fig. 2 depicts the propose(] deck plan.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
We have prepared this letter report to addreSs the applicable elcment-� of the City of F-Arnonds Community
Development Code (ECDC) - Chapter 23.80 - Geologically Hazardous Areas and as well as the applicable clernents
(it' Chaplet 23.40 - Environnictitally (.7ritical Areas General Provisions. In preparation of' this report, \v e have
re\icwed the published geologic information for the site, made hand excavations to confirm the geological shallow
SUb-sUrface condition,, and a visual a*Ssessrnent of the site vegetation. existing erosion protection measures, slopes,
and SUrficial conditions.
SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
'I lie ,ite IS IOCilled at 22044 99"' Avenue West in EL11110nds, Washington. The Latitude and Longitude ofthe site is
approximately 47.79815" and - 122-36672', respectively. Yhe property is nearly trapezoidal in shape with a total area
ol'approximately 0.26 acre. The -area of the proposed addition is currently developed with in existing multiple story
residential structure. The majoritv of the southern site is gently sloping down towards west and southwest. The
entire site is vegetated with grasses and typical residential landscaping. A rockery retaining wall is located along the
western property line. The inaxinlUrn height of the retaining wall is oil the order of 15 feet tall and is by the proposed
deck location. The rockery is vegetated with grasses, creeperS and shrubs typically associated with landscaping. The
entire \\-all arca provides ,in -e\crgrecn- scencry. Thc vicinity has good erosion because of the vegeiation. The
I)ei,-,Iit of the walls tapers down to nothing towards the southern end ofthe property line. The site is bordered partially
by 99"' Avenue W e,;t t o the cast where the entrance is located. The site is bordered to the South and north by
residential �triwture,; and to the w"t by 1 (10"' Avenue West.
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
Based oil out- conversations with the client, we understand that the proposed COnStRiCtiOn consims ofthe construction
ofan upper level wood deck located along the SOLIthwestern side of the existing residence and the access steps oil the
South side ofthe residence. At the time of preparation ofthe report, detailed plans are not yet available. However.
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We Understand that the deck will be approximately 12-1bot wide, approximately 25 feet in length and approximately
1046ot high above tile ground level.
I -lie setback/buffier distance available between the proposed deck and the property line/retaining wall is
approximately 20 feet. The proposed deck area is relatively flat. However, a mild downslope towards west oil the
order of 10 percent exists near the retaining wall. ]'lie maximum height of the retaining wall is oil tile order of' 15
fe, c t.
GEOLOGIC SETTING
I lie site lies within the central Puget Lowland. The lowland is part of a regional north-SOLIth ti-Cil(lillg 11-01.1gh that
extends from southwestern British Columbia to near Eugene, Oregon. North of Olympia, Washington. this lowland
is gla.cially carved, with a depositional and erosional IljStO1_y including at least four separate glacial advances/retreats.
I -lie Puget Lowland is bounded to the west by the Olympic Mountains, and to the cast by the Cascade Range. The
lowland i s filled with g lacial a nd no nglacial s ediments c onsisting o f interbcdded g ravel. s and, silt, t ill, a nd p eat
lenses.
The Geologic Map of the Edmonds East and part ofthe Edmond,; West Quadrangles, WaShinyton, indicates that the
Site is Underlain by Vashon Glacial Till. Vasholl Glacial fill is typically characterized by all Unsoned, nonstratified
mixture (if clay, silt, sand., gravel, cobbles and boulders in variable quantities. These materials are typically dense and
relatively impermeable. The poor sorting reflects the mixing of tile materials as these sedinictits were overridden and
incorporated by the glacial ice.
FIELD INVESTIGATION
A field investigation consisting ofdircct observation ofthe site conditions, in particular at the area ofthe proposed
deck addition. Hand excavations were made in the proposed deck area. particularly near the proposed five column
post. locations. A geologist's T-prObe Was also used to probe the vicinity to help evaluate the shallow soil
characteri.mics and gi-OUndwater conditions.
I lie soils encountered in the exploratory boring,; were generally typical ofthose fOUnd in the described geologic unit.
In g eneral, a 11 t he hand e xplorations encountered a pproximately 6 i nch" o ft opsoil and v egetation u nderlain by
approximately 12 inches of medium dense., silty -fine to inedium grained sand with variable anlounts of ravel (SM)
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and native dense to very dense silty -fine to medium grained sand with variable amounts of gravel (,SM) (Glacial Till),
which extended to the refusal termination depths (2 to 3 ft) of the exploratory excavations.
No groundwater was encountered during our explorations within the maximum depth of excavations. No springs
were observed within the 2100 feet of the site at the time of'OUr visit.
There is a drainage pipe that collect,; the downspout from the roofand convey to the existing drainage system by the
retaining wall.
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Geotechnical Engineering Services in tile Greater Seattle Area
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GEOLOGIC "AZARDS
Landslide/Slope "azard
A long rockery retaining wall borders the western property line. This rockery is Up to 15 feet tall, and is currently
vegetated with grasses and shrubs typically associated with lan(kcaping We did not oh,;erve evidence of past slope
movement. and there is no evidence oflikely future movement. The wall is appeared to be stable and there were no
distress noted oil the wall at the tirne of the investigation.
The proposed deck loading influence zone is sufficiently away fironi the rockery retaining wall, beyond ail imaginary
I 11: IV (HorizontalNertical') vei tical IMd distribution pyraillid/cone, and there will be 110 11111LICtice (in the rockery
wall. Furtheirnore. overall. the dcck loading is very sniall in highly competent glacial till (hardpan) soils that have
enormous hearing capacity. Hence, (here will be no adverse impact oil the stability of' the retaining wall due to tile
deck Construction.
Erosion Hazard
Tile Natural R esources C onservation S ervice ill aps indicate that the s ite is underlain b y Alderwood Urban L and
Complex (6 (8 to 15 pet -cent slopes). The Alderwood Urban Land Complex soil unit typically derived from glacial
hasal till materials. These ;oils are dc,;cribed as having "Slight" erosion potential in a disturbed state at off -road or
off -trail clivironniclit. Tlicse soils are also considcrcd to have "NiodCrate" erosion potential in a disturbed statc at
road or trail environment.
It has been Our experience that soil erosion potential can be minimized through landscaping and SUrfiace water runoff
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control. Typically erosion of exposed soils will be most noticeable during periods of rainfall and may be controlled
by the use of normal temporary erosion control measures, i.e., silt fences. hay bales, mulching, control ditches or
diversion trenching, and contour furrowing. Erosion control measures should be in place before the onset of wet
weather, if any grading occurs outside ofthe structure.
We recommend that the existing grass and vegetation be preserved and maintained except ",here excavations are
needed f*01- foundation construction.
SEISMIC HAZARD
Based.on tile soil coliditions encountered and tile geology of the site. the overall subsurface profile conservatively
corresponds to a Site Class D as defined by Table 1613.5.2 of the 2009 International Building Code (2009 IBC), A
Site Class 1) applies to a profile consi,;ting of medium dense/stiff to very dense/hard materials within the tippet- 100
feet.
We referenced the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Prograrn Website to obtain values lot- S1,
F, and F,. The USGS wekite includes the most updated puhIi,;hed data on seismic conditions. The site scismic
design parameters and adJusted maximum spectral response acceleration parameters are its lollows:
PGA (Peak Ground Acceleration, in percent of g)
30.50
53.44
1�5
(10%. Probability of Exceedence in 50 years)
((2% Probability of Exceedence in 50 years)
119.8%, of g
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1,021
1.58
Additional seismic considerations include liquefaction potential and amplification of ground motions by soft soil
deposits. 'File liquefaction potential is highest for loose sand with a high groundwater table. The relatively dense soil
materials that underlie thesite without any shallow groundwater table have a very low potential for liquefaction
and/or amplification of ground motions.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The proposed deck addition to the residence may be located as proposed, approximately 7-10 feet froill tile retaining
wall west of the residence. T lie recommended rn inirnum setback distance i s 15 feet s o that t here is no vertical
compression deck load influence oil the retaining wall. It is Out- Opinion that this distance provides an adequate
setback and buffer during and following construction.
'I lie deck addition may be supported oil colunin footings placed oil the medium dense or better native glacial soils, or
oil compacted Structural fill placed oil tile Suitable medium dense or better native glacial soils. Re -compaction of an\
diStUrl)Cd, loose footing subgrade soils should be performed following excavation and prior to concrete placement.
We found no evidence of a landslide hazard, and recognize that the disturbed soils present a limited erosion hazard.
Therel , orc7 we recommend that any disturbance to the soils be kept at rninirnurn and preserve (lie existing erosion
protection measures and elements. Any disturbed Soils Should be protected using the erosion and sediment control
methods described herein.
Foundation Support
'file proposed structure may be supported oil a shallow foundation system hearing oil the medium dense or firmer,
native soils, or on properly compacted structural fill placed on the Suitable native soils.
Column footings may be designed for a net allowable hearing pressure of 2,500 Pounds pet- square foot ( ' psf) dead
plus live load, if tile footings bear directly oil rnedium dense or firmer native soils, or oil structural fill placed oil the
suitable native soils.
A 1/_i increase in the aboxe values may be used lor short duration. wind and seismic loads. Structural fill placed on
hearing, native subgrade should he compacted to at least 95 percent of' the maximum dry density based oil ASTM
Test Method D1557. Footing excavations should be inspected to verify that the Ibundations will beat- oil SLIRA)le
material.
Exterior footings s hould have a ni inimurn depth of' 18 inches (frost penetration depth) below pad subgrade (soil
grade) or ad.jacent exterior grade, whiche%,er is lower. Footings should have a minimum width of 12 inches
regardless of load.
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If constructed as recommended, the total settlement is not expected to exceed I inch. Differential settlernent between
ad�joining C011-111111 footings, should be less than '12 inch. producing all angular distortion of less than 0.002. Most
settlement is expected to Occur during construction, as the loads are applied. However, additional post -construct ion
settlement May Occur if the f0l.111dation soils are flooded Or Saturated or ifa strong scisnoic event results in liquelaction
ofthe underlying soils. It should lie noted that the risk of liquefaction is considered very low. given the cornposition
and density Of the native, on site soils and absence of'shallow ground\vater table.
Seasonal raintall. water run-off, and the normal practice ofwatering trees and landscaping areas around the proposed
strilClUrCS, Should not be permitted to flood and/or saturate footings.
Resistance to lateral footing displacement can be C0111pUted using an allowable fi-iction factor of 0.35 acting between
the hases ofl'oundations and the supporting subgrade. Lateral resistance for footings can alternatively be developed
using an allowable equivalent fluid passive pressure of 250 pound,, pet- Cubic foot (pet) acting against the appropriate
vertical footing faces (neglect the upper 12 inches of' exterior soils). 'rhe allowable firiction fictor and allowable
CLIUi\','Ilellt fluid passive pressure values include a factor of safety of L-5. The fi-ictional and passive resistance of the
soil may be combined without redUCtiOn in determining the total lateral resistance. A 1/3 increase in the above values
may lie used for short duration, wind and seismic loads.
Di-ainage and Landscaping
The i,11-OUnd SUrfiace should slope away fi-Oln building pads and pavement areas, toward appropriate drop inlets or
othel* surface drainage devices. It is reco in in ended that adjacent exterior grades be sloped a minimum of -1 percent lor
a minimum distance of 5 feet away from Structure,.,. Roof drains should be tightlined away from loundations and
slope surfaces. Roof drains Should not be connected to the footing drains, but may use the same oulfall piping if
connected well away from the structure such that roofwater will not backup into the footing drains. Subgrade soils ill
pavement areas should be sloped a IninilnUrn Of I percent and drainage gradients should be maintained to carry all
surlacc water to collection facilities, and off'sile. These grades should he maintained lot- the life ofthe project,
Ei-osion and Sediment Control
Erosion and sediment control (ESQ is used to minimize the transportation of' sediment to wetlands. strearns, lakes,
drainage ;ystcrns, and adjacent properties. Erosion and Nediment control measures should be taken and these
measures should be in general accordance with local regulations. As a rninimurn, the following basic
recommendations should be incorporated into the design of the erosion and sediment control features of the site:
I Phase the soil. foundation, utility, and other work, requiring excavation or the disturbance of the site soils, to
take place during the dry season (generally May through September). However, provided precautions are
taken using Best Managernent practices 0IMP's). grading activities can be undertaken during the Nvet season
(generally October through April), but it should also be kno),vn that this may increase the overall cost of the
project.
21) All site work should be completed and stabilized as quickly as possible.
3) Additional perimeter erosion and sediment control features in ay be required to reduce the possibility of
sediment entering the surface water. T his may include additional silt fences. s ilt fences with a higher
Apparent Opening Size (AOS), construction of a berm. or other filtration systerns.
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4) Any I-LITIOff'generated by dewatering discharge should be treated through construction ofa sediment trap if
there is sufficient space. If space is limited other filtration methods will need to be incorporated.
To prevent erosion after the project, the horneowner Should limit the removal of native vegetation in the area on and
adJacent to the retaining wall/slope. Vegetation should not be rernoved fi-orn slope areas without protection of
exposed soils, and inimediately re-establishing permanent erosion control oil the site. Water flow oil the slope should
be I inlited. and roof, footing, and yard drains should not be directed toward, or onto the slope.
LIMITA,rIONS
Geotechnical engineering is one of the ne\vest divisions of Civil Engineering. This branch ol'Civil Engineering is
constantly improving as new technologies and understanding of earth sciences improves. Although You[- site was
analyzed using the most appropriate current techniques and methods, undoubtedly there will be Substantial future
impiovenients in this branch of engineering. lit addition to improvements ill the field of geotechnical engineering,
physical changes.in the site either due to excavation or fill placement, new agency regulations or possible changes ill
the proposed structure after the time of completion ofthe soils report may require the soils report to be professionally
reviewed. lit light of this, the owner ShOUld lie aware that there is a practical lit -nit to the usefulness of this report
Without Critical review. Although the time litnit foi- this review is strictly arbitrary. it is suggested that two years be
considered a reasonable tirne for the usefulness of this ieport.
Foundation and earthwork construction is characterized by, the presence of a calculated risk that soil and groundwater
conditions have been fully revealed by the Original f0LItld8tiOIl illVCStigation. This risk is derived frorn the practical
necessity o I'll asing i nterpretat ions a rid Lie sign conclusions o n limited s arnpling o f t he earth. Out- report� de sign
conclusions and interpretations should not be construed as a warranty of the subsurface conditions. Actual subsurface
condition,, may differ, sometimes significantly, frorn those indicated ill this report. The recommendations made in
this report are based oil the ass uniption that soil conditions do not vary significantly froin those disclosed during Out-
field investigation. The findings and conclusions of this report call be affected by the passage of time, such as
seasonal weather conditions, nianniade influences, stich as construction oil or adjacent to the site, natural events such
as earthquakes, slope instability, flooding, or groundwater fluctuations. If any variations or undesirable conditions
are encountered during construction, the geotechnical engineer Should be notified so that supplemental
recommendations can be made.
The conclusions ofthis linlited report are based oil the information provided regarding the propose(] construction, If
the proposed construction is reloca(ed or redesigned. the conclusions in this report inay not be valid. The
geotechnicil engineer should be notified of any changes so that the recommendations call lie reviewed and
I-CMIlLiated.
The geotechnical information presented herein is based upon professional interpretation utilizing standard
engineering practices and a degree ol"conservatism deerned proper for this pro.ject. It is not warranted that such
int'orniation and interpretation cannot be superseded by future geotechnical developments. We emphasize that this
repoit is valid for this pro ' ject as outlined above, and 41ould not be used for any other site Our report is prepared 11or
the C.XCILJSiVC use OfOIIT- client. No other party ITKIV rely Oil the product Ol'OLIr services Unless we a ree in advance to
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such reliance in writing.
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II'VOU have any question,., or it'%vc may he offurther assistance, please do not hesitate to contact OLIr office at (425) -
420-2775.
Respectfully SUbmitted,
Gopal A. Singam, P.E.
(A. Gopalasingarn)
Principal Geotechnical Engineering COTISLIltant
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GOVAL A. SINGAM, P.E.
Lynnwood, Washington
MobileTel. No. (425)241-3129
E-Mail: agsinganj((�.hotmailxom
TITLE,: SENIOR/ PRINCIPAL GEOTECIINICAL ENGINEER/CONSULTANT
REGISTRATION: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (P. E.) (WASHINGTON, 1996)
AFFILIATION: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
EDUCATION:
1987-1989 M.S. (Civil Engineering — Geotechnical Engineering Emphasis), MGPA 4A.University
of Oklahoma, Norman, 01"Jallonia, USA.
1980-1984 B.Sc.Eng (Hons.), (Civil Engineering - Geotechnical Eng. Emphasis), University of
Peradeniva. Peradenlya, Sri Lanka. (Based on British Educational System)
SUMMARY:
Fie is a senior geotechnical engineer with over 23 years ofexperlence in geoteclinical and
geo-structural engineering prqjects. Fie obtained a B.Sc.Eng (Honors) degree in Civil
Engineering with geotcchnical engineering as honors degree specialty and a M.S. in Civil
Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering emphasis. He has perforined gcotechnical
site investigations for a wide range of clients entailing preparation and review of
geolechnical engineering reports with state-of-the—art geotechnical analyses, design and
recominendat ions. His expertise inc ludes earthworks design, settlement analyses, soft
ground engineering, ground improvement, deep foundation design! and construction
monitoring. laterally loaded pile analyses, numerical metliods for soil -structure
interaction problems, seismic analyses, liquefaction analyses, stability analyses of slopes,
embankments and earth dains, landslide investigation and reniediation, design of virtually
all types of retaining structures including soil nailed retaining/shoring walls for high-rise
buildings with deep multi -levels of undergrOUnd parking, design of foundations for
bridges and danis. fie has also perfornied comprehensive geotechnical and structural
designs and construction monitoring of retaining structures, that include; soil nall walls
and slopes., sheet pile walls, reinforced earth walls and slopes, and cantilever soldier pile
walls. He improved soil nalfing technology to suit various site and economic conditions
as '*appropriate technology". He also authored 11LInierous publications abOLIt analyses and
prediction of consolidation settlements of bridge approaches using FEM method by
incorporatinginfinite elements as well as about advances in soil nalled rctaining systerns.
EMITOVMENT HISTORV:
2012— Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Consultant (Part - Time) — Stantee, Consulting
Services, Washington
Pertbrin Geotechnical design and analyses. Prepare and review design and reports.
Supervise Field Construction Monitoring,
2011— Associate Engineer (Part - Time) - Adams Resource Consultants, Washington
Perforin. Geotechnical design and analyses, Prepare and review design and reports.
2007-2010 Sr. Geotechnical Engineer/Div. Manager - Krazan & Assoc. Washington
Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Div. Manager in a geotechnical engineering division. ne
Lead Professional Geotechnical Engineer for all Geotechnical Engineering Prqjects.
DesWgi and Analyses, Pro.'ect Management, Review and Prepare Geotechnical
April 2014 A. Gopalasingam, P.E. Page 1
Engineering Reports and Design Drawings for geotechnical pro . jects in the Pacific
Northwest Region. Preparing Proposals and rnentoningjunior staffand inanagenient.
2002 —2006 Principal Engineering Consultant (PT) - Soil Tech / EC
Chief Engineer for Geotechnical and associated Structural E-ngincering (shoring) prQjects.
Prepared and reviewed geotechnical enguyineering reports for various large and small
structures i ncluding geotechnical design a nd analyses in cluding f or d eep foundations.
Proiect and personnel management an(] perfornied various comprehensive (geotechnical
and structural) designs and construction monitoring of retaining structures including soil
nail walls and slopes, sheet pile walls, reinforced earth walls and slopes, and cantilever
soldier pile walls. Modified and improved soil nailing technology to suit various site and
ecolionlic conditions its "appropriate technology". Performed business development
and inanaged geotechnical engineering operations and staff in addition to
illentoring them.
2001- 2002 Senior Engineer (PT) — Scott Wilson
Senior design engineer tor Geotechnical/Civil engineering prqjects. Prepared
geotechnical investigation reports and perfornied various comprehensive designs
including sheet pile walls, reinforced earth walls and slopes, cantilever soldier pile walls,
soil nail walls and slopes. Supervised construction monitoring. Performed and reviewed
seepage analyses for deep roadway excavations.
1997— 2000 Senior Engineer — Golder Associates, Redmond, Washington
Responsible for completion of all types of geotechnical engineering pr(ijects froill
planning, coordinating and supervising.junior staff. A P.E. [it the State of Waslinlaton
since 1996 and perfornied site investigations., earthworks design and monitoring,
settlement a nalyses, deep foundation d esign, I aterally loaded 1) ile a nalyses, numerical
methods for soil -structure interaction problerns, slope stability analyses ofenibankinents,
and earth dairts, prepared geotechnical reports for inqjor development projects including
high-rise buildings with underground parking, bridges and darns.
Well-expencticed designer ofsoil nalling and other retaining structures including both
geotechnical and structural design. Senior design engineer and ProJect Manager for soil
n 'litig and other shoring pi-cliects throughout tile U.S. Contributed to tile soil nall design
at C
inanLial For the U.S. Federal Highway Administration. Well experienced in supervising
and monitoring soil nailing and other shoring installations.
1991-1996 Staff to Pro�ject Engineer — Golder Associates, Redmond, Washington
Perforined site investigations, earthworks monitoring, settlenient analyses, deep
foundation design, laterally loaded pile analyses, nunierical inethods for soil -structure
interaction problems, slope stability analyses, prepared geotechnical engineering reports
for inqjor developinent proJects and bridges. Performed soil it ailing, MSE wall a nd
shoring design, including structural design. M onitoring s oil n ailing and other shoring
installations.
1991) — 1991 Staff Engineer — Trans Pacific Geotechnical Consultants, San Francisco, California
Involved in site investigations, fieldwork, analyses, and report writing for commercial
high-rise buildings, bridges and other infrastructures, monitoring
I I __ deep foundation (piles
and piers) installations, earthworks operations including nuclear density testing.
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1988-1989 Research Assistant (half-time) — School of Civil Engineering, University of
Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma
Conducted research on the prediction of bridge approach settlements using finite elenient
niethod-(FEM). Developed revolutionary infinite elernents to provide more efficient and
appropriate boundary conditions in the modeling. Performed triaxial tests to obtain
critical state parameters for the field applications.
1987-1988 'reaching Assistant (half-time) — School of Civil Engineering, University of
Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma
Lectured and tutored (or undergraduate as well as post -graduate civil engineering
courses. Grading exams and course works.
1986-1987 Research Asst./Engineer, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda, Sri
Lanka.
Conducted research on the consolidation behavior of peat in Colombo. Focused on the
]on--terrn secondary consolidation behavior.
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1985-1985 Civil Engineer, V.N. Construction, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Site Engineer for road development pro.lects.
I'll BLICATIONS:
Computer Software Experience:
Well experienced in various coniputer soffivare packages including NIS Office,
AutoCADI GoldNail, GoldSpiral, SNAILZ, SLOPE/W, Wallap, XSTABL, GRLWEAP,
ALLPII...E, LPILE, SHAFT. DRIVEN, CONSOI-21), SHORE, MSEW, RESLOPE,
RETAIN PRO, LIQUEFY PRO, etc.
Consolidation Settlements of Bridge Approach Foundation, Anierican Society ofCivil
Engineers (ASCE), Geotechnical Eng. Journal, Feb. 199 1.
Consolidation S ettlernent of Br idge Approach Foundation using F EM technique with
infinite elements, M.S. Thesis, University of Oklahoma, 1989.
Analysis of Consolidation Settlements of Two Bridge Approaches in Oklahoma, Proc.
Fifth hit. Synip. oil Nunicrical Methods in Engr.., held in Lausanne. Switzerland., Sept.
11-15, 1989.,
Seattle KOMO Television Station Sol] Nailing Pro.iect, Golder Associates, ASCE Seattle
Seminar, 1998.
CH: Construction of Sol] Nail Walls for Nawalapitiva— Nuwara-F-11ya Road Improvement
Project, Sri Lanka, Reinforced Eartli Seminar, University of Peradeniva., 2005.
AWARDS: 1973--1984 -'Nai--olhu ' iw". a inerit based Sri Lanka Govcrninent scholarship holder
since start (Grade 7) to the conipletion ofundergraduatc studies.
1988 - Cleo Cross scholarship liolder for the outstanding international student at the
school of(-.'1v1I E'nginecring, University ol'Oklahoina, USA.
TRAINING:
Radiation Sat"etv and use of Nuclear Density Gauges
Supervising Investigation and Remedial Actions at Hazardous Waste Sites.
Prqject Management
I-Icalth & Safety
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SITE INFORMATION
51TE ADDRESS
22044 InTH FL W, EDMONDS, WA W020-4540
OINER
EMSLEY ALLEN/CYNTHIA
PO BOX b( 3, WOODINALLE, WA W012
STRUCTURAL E14GINEER5-
SOUND STRUCTURAL SOLUTIONS
RON SKWER PE
6628 2t2TH STREET SW SUITE 205
LYNRUOOD, WA W036
425 -1-18-1023
720r, =-, U., Z4
SCOPE OF WORK, -
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS OF ExIsTwG HOUSE,
ADDITION OF A MASTER 314 BAM
F01ODELING EXIsTws KITCHEN,
REMODELING OF BASEMENT BAT14 FROM 3/4 TO FULL BATH
REPAIR LEAKS 4 DRY ROT IN EXISTING RN ROOK
EXISTW. HOUSE DID NOT HAVE ANY 114SULATIM
ADD R-38 BLOWN IN INSULATION TO ATTIC.
ADD R-15 BLOM INSULATION TO ALL ExTEpJoR 2x4 WALLS.
ADD R-30 NSULATION TO FLOOR OVER CRAW- SPACE -
TO REPAIR ANY WINDOWS UAT14 DAMAGED INSMATED GLASS.
To REPLACE ALL WTERJOR DOOR$.
TO REPLACE ALL FLOOR COVERW3.
NEW kTERIOR PAINTW,
To REINFORCE (2) EXISTING HEADERS PER STR=RAL.
ZCNW,: SM III Single Famf� Residence - Detacled
OCCUPANCY-R3
CCHSTFICTION TYPE: V5
TAX PARCEL 11);
W602100100600
LEGAL DESCRIPTION;
TWW'AEW ESTATES DIV I BLK 001 D-00 - LOT & BLK A
SITE UTILITIES.
No WOW ON EXISTW. SEWER WATER, POWER
PHONE AND CABLE
AMA CALCULATIONS
SITE AREA: 11,3256F
;:)(IqTW, ATTACWM GARAGE- 440 SF
EXISTING HOUSE MAIN FLR AFEA.
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TOTAL L VING AREA
2,518 SF
ExIsTING GARAGE
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EXISTtW. HOUSE AREA
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SITE AREA
11,325 SF
EXISTING COVERAGE:
21%
COVERAGE EXISTW. 140 C4444GE
IMPERVIOUS SURFACES NO CHANGE'
FRONT SETBACK 25'
MAR SETBACK 25'(SAM As FRONT SET BACK)
011DE SETBACKS l'-b'(MIR)-
FIRDPOSED DECK
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EXISTINC7 COW, -
PAD 180 5F
EASTM CONT.
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Setbacks Required Actual
Front E;1w--jLEL,—
Sides N r\
Rear
Other
Height
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SURDING DEPARnWENT
CITY OF EDMONDS