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Geotechnical Engin�ng Enginwring GeohW Earth Sdence
December 1, 2012
Mr Kurt Nimmergut
23128A — 76h Avenue West
Edmonds, WA 98026
Dear Mr. Nimmergut:
Subject: Feasibility Evaluation and Recommendations
Onsite"Stormwater Disposal
Nimmergut Lot
2xx — 12 th Avenue North
Edmonds, Washington
L&A Job No. 11-055
MRODUCTION
At your request, we have completed a feasibility evaluation of onsite stormwater disposal
for the subject lot, located at the above address in Edmonds, Washington. We understand
that the development of a single-family residence is planned for this lot. Presented in this
report are our findings, conclusion and recommendations for on onsite storinwater
disposal for this residence. Previously, we performed a geotechnical investigation for this
project, with our findings of the site conditions and geotechnical recommendations
presented in our 07/24/2011 geotechnical report titled "Geotechnical Investigation,
Single -Family Residence Building Lot, 2xx — l2th Avenue North, Edmonds,
Washington."
RECEIVED
JAN 15 2013
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CTR-
CITY OF EDMONDS
19213 Kenlake Place NE - Kenmore, Washington 98028
Phone (426) 483-9134 - Fax (425) 486-2746
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SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION AND SOIL SAMPLING
We explored subsurface condition of the subject lot initially on July 19, 2011, with four
backhoe test pits, designated as Test Pits I through 4, with their locations shown on Plate
2. Test Pits I and 2, located on the downhill comers of the lot, had encountered an
advance outwash deposit of dense, clean to slightly silty, fine to coarse sand with some
gravel and occasional cobble, at 4.9 and 5.8 feet deep, respectively. We took soil samples
from this deposit in these two test pits. Those samples had to be discarded after six
months of no activity from the day they were obtained. When we were requested recently
by you to perform an onsite stormwater disposal evaluation, soil samples would have to
be obtained again in order to conduct Particle Size Distribution Tests on the samples for
determine of their design infiltration rate of infiltration trenches to be used for onsite
stormwater disposal. Therefore, two new backhoe test pits, designated as Test Pits 5 and
6, were excavated near Test Pits I and 2, on November 19, 2012, and soil samples were
obtained from the same advance outwash deposit in these new test pits for Particle Size
Distribution tests. The soil logs of the all six test pits, four old and two new, are
presented on Plates 4 through 6 attached hereto.
SOIL AND GROUNDWATER CONDITIONS
The two new test pits, 5 and 6, were excavated to 8.5 and 9.0 feet deep, respectively.
Test Pit 5 encountered a light -gray advance outwash deposit of dense, gravelly, fine to
coarse sand with occasional cobble at 2.0 feet deep, which is similar to that encountered
in Test Pit 1. Test Pit 6 encountered a very -dense, weakly -cemented till layer from 3.7 to
6.8 feet deep, which is underlain by a gray advance outwash deposit of dense, slightly
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silty, fine to coarse sand with some gravel, which are similar to those encountered in Test
Pit 2. Groundwater was not encountered by either Test Pit 5 or 6.
DISCUSSION AND RECOAMENDATIONS
Feasibility of Onsite Stormwater Disposal
Based on the soil condition encountered by the test pits excavated on the lot, it is our
opinion that the advance outwash deposit of clean, gravelly, fine to coarse sand with
occasional cobble encountered by Test Pits I and 5 near the southwest comer of the lot
should be able to support the proposed infiltration trenches to dispose stormwater onsite.
Construction of infiltration trenches should be monitored by a geotechnical engineer.
Particle Size Distribution Tests
Two soil samples, obtained from Test Pit I at 4.0 to 6.0 feet (referred to as Soil Sample 1)
and from Test Pit 2 at 7.5 to 8.5 feet (referred to as Soil Sample 2) below grade, were
selected for Particle Size Distribution tests in laboratory to determine the design
infiltration rate of the targeted soil deposit. The reports of these tests are presented on
Plates A- I and A-2 in the attached APPENDIX.
As shown in the Particle Size Distribution test reports, as presented on Plates A-1 and A-2
in the Appendix, Soil Sample I was composed of gravelly fine to coarse sand, with a clay
content of 0.3%, a silt content of 2.5%, and a gravel/sand content of 97.2.0%; while Soil
Sample 2 was composed of gravelly, silty, fine to coarse sand, with a clay content of
2.5%, a silt content of 24.0%, and a gravel/sand content of 73.5%. According to the
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USDA Texture Triangle Chart (IJ.S. Department of Agriculture), shown on Plate A-3 in
the attached Appendix, Soil Sample I can be classified as "Sand" while Soil Sample 2 as
"Loamy Sand". The reason Soil Sample 2 contained much higher silt content is because
it was taken in the transition zone from the till soil layer to the advance outwash deposit.
Design Infiltration Rate for Infiltration Trenches
The Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington, 2005 Edition published
by Washington State Department of Ecology, was used to estimate the design infiltration
rate of the target soil deposit for sizing infiltration trenches. According to the table of
Recommended Infiltration Rates Based on USDA Soil Textural Classification shown on
. Plate A-4, the short-term infiltration rate is estimated to be 8 iph (inches per hour) and the
long-term infiltration rate 2 iph for Soil Sample 1, and 2 iph and 0.5 iph, respectively, for
Soil Sample 2.
As shown on Plate A-1, the 1310 size (the size of 10% passing) is 0.25 inch for Soil
Sample I and 0.01 inch for Soil Sample 2. According to the table of Alternative
Recommended Infiltration Rates Based On ASTM Gradation Testing presented on Plate
A-5, the estimated long-term infiltration rate is, therefore, 5.0 iph for Soil Sample I and
0. 16 iph for Soil Sample 2.
Based on the above, we recommend a design infiltration rate of 5.0 iph be used for the
design of the infiltration trenches to be constructed in the southwest comer area of the site
where Test Pits I and 5 were located.
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Inffitration Trench Construction
The trenches should be cut at least 6 inches into the underlying clean sand of advance
outwash deposit To reach this target soil layer the infiltration trenches would have to be
excavated at least 5.5 feet deep. The soil unit at bottom of infiltration trenches should be
verified by a geotechnical engineer.
The infiltration trenches should be set back at least 5 feet from property lines, at least 8
feet from nearby building foundations. The soil unit and trench cut bank stability should
be verified by a geotechnical engineer during excavation.
The schematic presentation of an infiltration trench with a single dispersion pipe is shown
on Plate 7. The infiltration trench should be at least 24 inches wide. The schematic
presentation of an infiltration trench with multiple dispersion pipes is shown on Plate 8.
Multiple dispersion pipes, if used in an infiltration trench, should be placed at least 2 feet
off the trench walls and spaced at no closer than 4 feet on centers.
The side walls of the trenches should be lined with a layer of non -woven filter fabric,
such as MULAR 140NS. The trenches are then filled with clean washed 3/4 to 1-1/2 inch
gravel or crushed rock to within about 10 inches of the finish grade. The dispersion pipes
should be constructed of 4-inch rigid PVC pipes and laid level in the gravel or crushed
rock filled trenches at about 16 inches below the top of trenches. The top of the gravel or
crushed rock fill should also be covered with the filter fabric finer. The remaining
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trenches should then be backfilled with onsite clean soil compacted to a non -yielding
state. Gravel or crushed rock fill should be placed in lifts no more than 10 inches thick in
loose state and compacted to a non -yielding state with a vibratory mechanical compactor.
Stormwater captured over paved driveway should be routed into a catch basin equipped
with an oil -water separator before being released into the infiltration trenches.
LlMffATIONS
This report has been prepared for the specific application to this project for the exclusive
use by Mr. Kurt Nimmergut and his associates, representative, consultants and
contractors. We recommend that this report, in its entirety, be included in the project
contract documents for the information of the prospective contractors for their estimating
and bidding purposes and for compliance with the recommendations in this report during
construction. The conclusions and interpretations in this report, however, should not be
construed as a warranty of the subsurface conditions. The scope of this study does not
include services related to construction safety precautions and our recommendations are
not intended to direct the contractor's methods, techniques, sequences or procedures,
except as specifically described in this report for design considerations.
Our recommendations and conclusions are based on the geologic and soil conditions
encountered in the test pits, and our experience and engineering judgment. The
conclusions and recommendations are professional opinions derived in a manner
consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by other members of the
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-anty,
profession currently practicing under similar conditions in this area. No wan
expressed or implied, is made.
The actual subsurface conditions of the site may vary from those encountered by the test
pits. The nature and extent of such variations may not become evident until construction
starts. If variations appear then, we should be retained to re-evaluate the
recommendations of this report, and to verify and/or modify them in writing prior to
proceeding finther with the construction of the proposed development
CLOSURE
We are pleased to be of service to you on this project. Please feet free to contact us if you
have any questions regarding this report or need further consultation.
Yours very truly,
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1. S. (Julian) Liu, Ph.D., P.E.
Consulting Geotechnical Engineer
Attach.: Plates 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, and Appendix
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SITE AND EXPLORATION LOCATION PLAN
SINGLE-FAMILY BUILDING LOT
2XX - 12TH AVENUE NORTH
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON
!OB NO. ll::55-5 1 DATE 7/20Q�Ll I I PLATE-,
TEST PIT NO. 3
Logged By.- JSL Date: 7119/2011
Ground El.
Depth
ft.
USCS
CLASS-
Soil Description
Sample
No.
W
%
Other
Test
SM
Brown, loose. organic� silty fine SAND, with fine roots. slightly
-'-rqqiS-L - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - — - -
Sm
- - - - - - - - - -
Light -gray, dense to ver"ense. silty fine SAND, tam to some
2
gravel, slightly moist (fresh VASHON TILL)
3
4
5
6-
7
8
Test pit terminated at 6.5 ft; groundwater not encountered.
9-
10
TEST PIT NO. 4
Logged By- JSL Date. 7119/2011
Ground El.
Depth
ft.
USCS
CLASS.
Soil Description
Sample
No.
W
%
OHM
Test
SM
Dark -brown, loose. organir, silty fine SAND, with fine roots.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ---
Light-brown, dense, silly fine SAND, slight moist
2
3
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sm
Light -gray. dense to very -dense, silty, fine to medium SAND, trace
4
to some gravel, occasional cobble. slightly moist
(fresh VASHON TILL)
6
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7
SP
Gray, dense, slightly silty, fine to medium SAND, traim gravel,
slightly moist (fresh ADVANCE OUTWASH)
a-
9
Test pit terminated at 7.5 ft; groundwater not encountered.
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SINGLE-FAMILY BUILDING LOT
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EDMONDS, WASHINGTON '
JOB NO. 11-055 1 DATE 7/19/20111 PLATE
APPENDIX
Particle Size Distribution Test Report
Single -Family Building Lot
2xx — 12'h Avenue North
Edmonds, Washington
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HWA Project No. 2012-025-23 Task 17
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PARTICLE -SIZE ANALYSIS
Laboratory Testing for Liu and Associates OF SOILS
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the infiltration facility.
Table 3.7 — Recommended Infiltration Rates-
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Based on experience with long-term full-scale infiltration pond
Performance, Ecology's Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
recommends that the short-term infiltration rates be reduced as shown in
Table 3.7, dividing by a correction factor of 2 to 4 1 depending on the soil
textural classification- The correction factors provided in Table 3.7
represent an average degree of long-term facility maintenance, TSS
reduction through pretreatment and site variability in the subsurface
conditions- -Mese conditions might include deposits of ancient landslide
debris, buried stream channels, lateral grain size variability, and other
factors that affect homogeneity) -
These correction factors could be reduced, subject to the approval of the
local jurisdiction, under the following conditions:
9 For sites with little soil variability,
* Where there will be a high degree of long-term facility maintenance,
a Where specific, reliable pretreatment is employed to reduce TSS
entering the infiltration facility
ID 110 MW shall a correction factor less than 2,0 be used.
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considered for situations where long-term MainWaanCe will be difficult to
implement, where little Or no preftitment is anticipate4 or where sit e-
conditions am highly variable or uncertain.: These dMations require the
use-bf best professional judgment by the site engineer and the approval of
the local jurisdiction. An operation and Mainteanc. plan and . financial
bonding plan may be required by the local jurisdiction.
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As an alternative to Table 3.7, recent studies by Massmann and Butchart
(2000) were: used to develop the correlation Provided in Table 3.8. These
studies compare infiltration measurements from fiIII-scale infiltration
facilities to soil gradation data developed using the ASTM proced I
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(ASTM D422). The primary source of the data used by Massmarm and
Butchart was from vviltsie (1998), who included limited ifiltration
studies only on Thurston County sites- HOwCvcT; Massmann and Butchart
also included limited data from King and Clark County sites in their
analysis. Ibis table provides recommended long-term infiltration rates
that have' been correlated to soil gradation ParaMeMrs using the ASTM
soil gradation procedure_
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design infiltration rates
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ta, subject to the approval of the local
jurisdiction. As is true of Table 3.7, the long-term rates provided in Table
3-8 rePresent average conditions regarding site variability, the degree of
long-term maintenance and Pretreatment for ISS control. The long-term
infiltration rates in Table 3.8 may need to be decreased if the site is highly
variable, or if maintenance and influent characteristics are not well
controlled. The data that forms the basis for Table 3.8 was from soils that
would be classified as sands or sandy gravels. No data was available for
finer soils at the time the table was developed. Therefore, Table 3.8 should
not be used for soils with a dio size (10% passing the size listed) less than
0.05 mm (US. Standard Sieve).
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Rates on Gradation Testinct.
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July 24, 2011
Mr. Kurt Nimmergut
23128A — 760Ayenue West
Edmonds, WA 98026
Dear Mr. Nimmergut:
Subject: Geotechnical Investigation
Single -Family Residence Building Lot
2xx — 12th Avenue North
Edmonds, Washington
L&A Job No. 11 -055
I TO-11116"Tem
Earth Science
We have completed a geotechnical investigation for the subject single-family building lot,
located at the above address in Edmonds, Washington. The general location of the site is
shown on Plate I - Vicinity Map. We understand that your proposed development for the
subject lot is to build a single-family residence, although architectural design plans for the
residence is yet to be completed.
The purpose of this investigation - is to explore subsurface conditions of the lot and
evaluate site
stability
and potential
geologic hazards
of the lot for the proposed
development.
For this
investigation
four test pits have
been excavated on the lot to
explore subsurface conditions of the lot. Presented in this report are our findings of the
site conditions, conclusion of site stability and some general geotechnical
recommendations for the proposed development of the lot.
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19213 Kenlake Place NE - Kenmore, Washington 98028 JAN 15 2013
Phone (425) 483-91134 - Fax (426) 486-2746 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CTR.
C17Y OF EDMONDS
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
The achieve the -above purpose of this study, our scope of services comprise specifically
the following:
I Review the geologic and soil conditions at the lot based on a published geologic
map.
2. Explore the subsurface conditions of the lot with backhoe test pits.
3. Evaluate site stability and potential geologic hazards of the lot and provide general
geologic recommendations for the proposed development of the lot based on
subsurface conditions encountered by the test pits.
4. Prepare a wTitten report to present our findings, conclusion, and recommendations.
SITE CONDITIONS
Surface Condition
For our use in this investigation, you provided us with a topographic survey plan of the
subject lot. 'Me lot is situated on the mid -slope of a moderate to steep, west -declining
hillside. -We understand the subject lot is about,�/5 feet wide by about 135 feet deep.
� 10,
According to the topographic survey plan of the lot, as shown on Plate 2, the terrain
within the lot generally slopes down westerly at about 7 to 15 percent grade for
approximately the eastern two fifths of the lot, then steepens to about 17 to 23 percent
grade for the remaining lot. The lot is currently vacant and undeveloped. It is covered
with grass and occasional shrubs, and dotted by scattered young ornamental trees.
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Geologic Setting
The Geologic Mgp of the Edmonds East and Part of the Edmonds West Quadrangles,
Washingion by James P. Minard, published by U. S. Geological Survey in 1983, was
referenced for the geologic and soil conditions at the residence site. According to this
publication, the surficial soil unit at and in the vicinity of the subject lot is mapped as an
Advance Outwash (Qva) soil unit.
The advance outv.--ash soil unit is composed of stratified sand and gravel with very minor
amount of silt and clay, deposited by the meltwater of advancing glacial ice of the last
glacier. Due to their generally granular composition,g§�Aqyanc� outwash de osits are of
moderately high permeability and drains fairly well. The advance outwash deposits had
been glacially overridden and are generally dense to very dense in their natural,
undisturbed state, except the top 2 to 4 feet of soils which are normally weathered to a
loose to medium -dense state. The advance outwash deposits can stand in steep cuts or
natural slopes for extended period when undisturbed. Where exposed on slopes with poor
vegetation cover and subjected to storm runoff or groundwater seepage, the advance
outwash deposits can be gradually eroded and may slough and redeposit to a flatter
inclination. The underlying fresh advance outwash deposits in their native, undisturbed
state can provide good foundation support with little settlement expected for light to
moderately heavy structures.
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Soil Condition
Subsurface conditions of the subject lot were explored with four test pits. These test pits
were excavated on July 19, 2011, with a rubber -tired backhoe to depths of 6.5 to 8.5 feet.
The approximate locations of the test pits are shown on Plate 2 - Site and Exploration
Location Plan. The test pits were located with either a tape measure or by visual
reference to existing topographic features in the field and on the topographic survey map,
and their locations should be considered only accurate to the measuring method used.
A geotechnical engineer from our office was present during subsurface exploration, who
examined the soil and geologic conditions encountered and completed logs -of test pits.
Soil samples obtained from each soil layer in the test pits were visually classified in
general accordance with United Soil Classification System, a copy of which is presented
on Plate 3. Detailed descriptions of soils encountered during site exploration are
presented in test pit logs on Plates 4 and 5.
Test Pits 1. 2 and 3 were located near the southwest, northwest and northeast comers of
the lot, respectively; while Test Pit 4 was located in the southeast quadrant of the lot.
Test Pits 2, 3 and 4 encountered a laver of fresh Vashon till of light -gray, dense to ver�-
dense, silty, fine to medium sand with a trace to some gravel and occasional cobble, with
the surface of this layer at about 0.7 to 3.0 feet below the existing ground surface. This
till deposit is overlain by a layer of weathered soil of brown to light -brown, medium -
dense to dense, silty fine sand. The till deposit was not encountered by Test Pit
Instead, a fresh advance outwash deposit of gray, dense, gravelly, medium to coarse sa�,d
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was encountered by this test pit at about 4.8 feet below existing grade. This advance
outwash deposit is overlain by layers of light -brown to bro-%vn-gray, medium -dense to
dense, gravelly, slightly silty to silty,- fine sand with occasional cobble, totaling 4.8 feet
thick. The fresh advance ouuvash deposit was also encountered in Test Pit 2 after the till
layer was punctured through. The advance outwash in Test Pit 2 was composed of gray',
dense, slightly silty, fine to medium sand. with a trace of gravel.
The Vashon till deposit encountered in Test Pits 2, 3 and 4 was plowed directly und�r
glacial ice during the most recent glacial period as the glacier advanced over an eroded,
irregular surface of older formations and sediments. It is composed of a mixture of
unsorted clay, silt, sand, gravel, and scattered cobbles and boulders. The Vashon till soils
over the top two to four feet are normally weathered to a medium -dense state, and i's
moderately permeable and compressible. The underlying fresh till soils are very dense,
and are commonly referred to as "hard pan". The fresh till soils are practicalW
impervious to stormwater infiltration. The fresh till soils possess the strength of low-
_gT4de concrete and can stand in steep natural slopes or man -make cuts for a long period.
If remained undisturbed and well -drained, the fresh till soils can provide excellent
I
foundation support to structures with little settlement expected.
Groundwater Condition
Groundwater was not encountered by any of the four test pits excavated on the site. The
fresh till soil underlying the site at shallow depth is of extremely low permeability and
would perch stormwater infiltrating into the more permeable surficial weathered soils.
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The amount of and the depth to this near -surface, perched groundwater would fluctuate
seasonally, depending on precipitation, surface runoff, ground vegetation cover, site
utilization, and other factors. This near -surface perched groundwater may dry uo
completely- during the dryer summer months and accumulate and rise in the wet winte,t
months. The fresh advance outwash deposit of gravelly medium to coarse sand and its
overlying weathered soil are of high permeability and would allow stormwater to seep
through easily. Therefore, the impact of groundwater on the construction of the proposed
new residence should be minimal.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
General
The design plans of the proposed residence to be constructed on the subject lot are yet to
be completed. Therefore, only geotechnical recommendations of general nature for the
development of the lot are presented in this report. We will be glad to provide project
specific recommendations after we are provided with a set of design plans of tl�e
residence.
Site Stability
The lot is underlain by dense to very -dense, fresh, Vashon till and advance oumas,h
deposits of high to very -high shear strength. These soils are of high resistance again�t
slope failure. Therefore, the lot is suitable for development of the proposed residence and
should be quite stable, provided the general recommendations presented in this report and
project specific recommendations to be furnished in future geotechnical engineering study
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are implemented and observed during and following completion of construction of the
proposed residence.
Geologic Hazards and Mitigation
The fresh till soil underlying most of the lot at very shallow depth is of extremely low
permeability and would perch stormwater infiltrating into the more permeable surficiAl
soils. There is an remote chance that in wet winter months seepage of shallow perched
groundwater may result in erosion of surficial weaker soils if vegetation cover is devoid.
Progressive erosion may lead to shallow, skin -type mudflows. To mitigate such erosion
haza d. excavation, grading and foundation construction work of the new residence
should be carried out and completed in the dryer period from April 1 through October 3 1'.
A silt fence should be installed along the downhill boundaries of the site to minimize
transport of sediment onto neighboring properties or the street. The bottom of the filter
cloth of the silt fences should be anchored in a trench filled with onsite soils. Vegetation
outside of construction limits should be preserved and maintained. Interceptor trench
drains should be installed on the uphill sides of construction areas, as required, to
intercept and safety drain away surface runoff and near -surface perched groundwater.
Unpaved exposed finished ground within the lot resulted from construction activitie's
should be re -seeded and re -vegetated as soon as possible. Exposed ground and seeded
areas should be covered with clear plastic sheets, as required, for erosion protection
during construction.
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Concentrated stormwater should not be discharged uncontrolled onto the ground within or
adjacent to the lot. Stormwater over impervious surfaces, such as driveway and roofs of
the new residence, should be captured by underground drain line system connected to roof
downspouts. Water collected -by such drain line system should be tightlined to discharge
into a storm sewer if one is available nearby. Otherwise, collected stormwater should be
disposed through a suitable stormwater disposal facilities, such as infiltration trenches. If
these recommendations are implemented, the erosion hazard of the property should be
minimal.
The lot is underlain by dense to very -dense, fresh, Vashon till and advance outwash
deposits of high to very -high shear strength. Therefore, it is unlikely for deep-seated
landslides to occur on the lot. With the competent soils underlying the lot and the lack of
continuous extensive groundwater table at shallow depth beneath the lot, it is also
unlikely for seismic hazards, such as soil lateral spreading, liquefaction, etc., to occur on
the lot.
Excavation Slopes
Under no circumstance should excavation slopes be steeper than the limits specified by
local, state and federal safety regulations if workers have to perform construction work in
excavated areas. Unsupported temporary cuts greater than 4 feet in height should be n o
steeper than I H: IV in surficial weathered soil, may be vertical in the underlying dense
very -dense, fresh till provided that the overall depth of excavation does not exceed 12
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feet, and . should be no steeper than 1/2H: I V in the dense, fresh, advance outwash soil
underlying the till deposit.
Excavation into the slope may be required for the construction of the new residence. If
there is not sufficient space between the proposed building and the lot boundaries for
sloped cut at the above recommended temporary cut slopes, excavation shoring would be
required. We will be glad to provide excavation shoring recommendations when the
project specifics of the residence are made available to us.
Building Foundations
Conventional footing foundations may be used to support the proposed residence. The
footing foundations should be constructed on or into the undisturbed, dense to very -dense,
fresh, till and/or advance outwash soils. For design of footing foundations of the
residence, including dead and live loads, an allowable soil bearing pressure no greater
- _- --- ----
than 3,000 psf may be used, -A one-third increase in this allowable soil bearing pressure
may be used when considering short-term, transitory, wind or seismic loads.
Drainage Control
Building footprint excavation for the new residence, if encountering groundwater
'seepage, should have the bottom of excavation sloped and ditches excavated along bases
of the cut banks to direct collected groundwater into sump pits from which water can be
pumped out. A layer of 2-inch crushed rock should be placed over footing bearing
subgrade soils, as required, to protect the soils from disturbance by construction traffic.
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Storm runoff over impervious surfaces, such as roofs and paved driveway, should be
collected by underground drain line systems connected to downspouts and by catch basins
installed in the driveway. A drain line consisting of perforated, rigid, PVC drain pipe, at
least 4 inches in diameter, should be installed at a few inches below bottom of basement
walls to intercept and drain away groundwater flowing towards the walls. The drain lines
should have sufficient slope (0.5 percent minimum) to generate flow by gravity, and
water collected in the drain lines should be tightlined to discharge into a storm sewer or a
suitable stormwater disposal facility. The drain lines should be completely embedded in
washed gravel wrapped in a layer of non -woven filter fabric sock, such as 140N by Mirafi
Inc., or approved equal. A vertical drainage blanket at least 12 inches thick, consisting of
clean, 3/4 to 1-1/2-inch, washed gravel or crushed rock, should be placed against the
walls. Stormwat.er and-. Fzroupdw.aper collected by the above drain line systems should be
tightlined to discharge into a storm sewer or a suitable stormwater disposal facilities, such
as infiltration trenches.
LIMITATIONS
This report has been prepared for the specific application to the subject project for the
exclusive use by Mr. and Mrs. Nimmergut and their representatives, consultants and
contractors- The conclusions and interpretations in this report, however, should not be
construed as a warranty of the subsurface conditions. The scope of this study does not
include services related to construction safety precautions and our recommendations are
not intended to direct the contractor's methods, techniques, sequences or procedures,
except as specifically described in this report for design considerations.
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The conclusion and general recommendations in this report are based on the geologic and
soil conditions encountered in the test pits excavated on the lot, and our experience and
engineering judgment. The conclusions and recommendations are professional opinions
derived in' a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by
other members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions in this area.
No warranty, expressed or implied, is made.
The actual subsurface conditions of the site may vary from those encountered by the test
pits. The nature and extent of such variations may not become evident until construction
starts. If variations appear then, we should be retained to re-evaluate the
recommendations of this report, and to verify or modify them in writing prior to
proceeding further with the construction of the new residence.
CLOSURE
We are pleased to be of service to you on this project. Please feel free tocontact us if you
have any questions regarding this report or need further consultation.
Five plates attached
Yours very truly,
LIU SSOCIATF
INC
J. S. (Julian) Liu, Ph.D., P.E.
Consulting Geotechnical Engineer
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MAJOR DIVISIONS
GROUP
GROUP NAME
SYMBOL
GRAVEL
CLEAN
GW
WELL -GRADED GRAVEL, FINE TO COARSE GRAVEL
I
COARSE-
MORE THAN 50% OF
GRAVEL
GP
POORLY -GRADED GRAVEL
GRAVEL WITH
GM
SILTY GRAVEL
GRAINED
COARSE FRACTION
SOILS
RETAINED ON NO. 4 SIEVE
FINES
I
GC
CLAYEY GRAVEL
SAND
CLEAN
SW
WELL -GRADED SAND, FINE TO COARSE SAND
MORE THAN 50%
MORE THAN 5D% OF
SAND
SP
POORLY -GRADED SAND
SAND WITH
SM
SILTY SAND
RETAINED ON THE
COARSE FRACTION
NO. 200 SIEVE
PASSING NO. 4 SIEVE
FINES'
SC
CLAYEY SAND
FINE-
SILT AND CLAY
INORGANIC
ML
SILT
CL
CLAY
GRAINED
LIQUID LIMIT
SOILS
LESS THAN 50%
ORGANIC
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ORGANIC SILT, ORGANIC CLAY
SILTY AND CLAY
INORGANIC
MH
SILT OF HIGH PLASTICITY, ELASTIC SILT
MORE THAN 50%
CH
CLAY OF HIGH PLASTICITY, FAT CLAY
PASSING ON THE
LIQUID LIMIT
NO, 200 SIEVE
5D% OR MORE
ORGANIC
OH
ORGANIC SILT, ORGANIC SILT
HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS
PT
PEAT AND OTHER HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS
NOTES:
SOIL MOISTURE MODIFIERS:
1. FIELD CLASSIFICATION IS BASED ON VISUAL EXAMINATION
DRY - ABSENCE OF MOISTURE, DUSTY, DRY TO
OF SOIL IN GENERAL ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM D2488-83.
THETOUCH
2. SOIL CLASSIFICATION USING LABORATORY TESTS IS BASED
SLIGHTLY MOIST - TRACE MOISTURE, NOT DUSTY
ON ASTM D2487-83.
MOIST - DAMP, BUT NO VISIBLE WATER
3. DESCRIPTIONS OF SOIL DENSITY OR CONSISTENCY ARE
VERY MOIST - VERY DAMP, MOISTURE FELT TO THE TOUCH
BASED ON INTERPRETATION OF BLOW -COUNT DATA, VISUAL
WET - VISIBLE FREE WATER OR SATURATED,
APPEARANCE OF SOILS, AND/OR TEST DATA.
USUALLY SOIL IS OBTAINED FROM BELOW
WATER TABLE
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SITE AND EXPLORATION LOCATION PLAN
SINGLE-FAMILY BUILDING LOT
2XX - 12TH AVENUE NORTH
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON
001
TEST PIT NO. 1
Logged By: JSL Date: 7/19/2011 r_1
Depth
USCS
CLASS.
Soil Descripfion
Sampt
If
No. L
11
Other
Test
SM
Light -brown, medium -dense, gravelly, silty, fine SAND, with fine
roots, dry
2
3 ...........................................
4
SID
Brown -gray, dense, gravelly, slightly silty, fine to medium SAND,
occasional cobble, dry
5
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SW
Gray, dense, gravelly, medium to 4��S7AND, occasional
6
cobble, slight moist (fresh ADVANCE OUTWASH)
7
8
9
Test pit terminated at 8.0 ft; groundwater not encountered.
10
TEST PIT NO. 2
Logged By: JSL Date: 7/19/2011 Ground El.
Depth
USCS
CLASS.
Soil Description
Sample
No.
W—
%
Other
Test
SM
Light -brown, medium -dense, silty fine SAND, with fine roots, dry
2 7
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SM
Light -brown to light -gray, very -dense, silty fine SAND, some gravel,
3
dry (fresh VASHON TILL)
4
5
6
7
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SID
----
Gray, dense, slightly silty, fine to medium SAND. trace gravel,
8
slightly moist (fresh ADVANCE OUTWASH)
9
Test pit terminated at 8.5 ft; groundwater not encountered.
10
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TEST PIT NO. 3
Logged By: JSL Date: 7/19/2011
Ground El.
Depth
ft.
LISCS
CLASS.
Soil Descripbon
Sample
No.
W
%
Other
Test
Sm
Brown, loose, organic, silty fine SAND, with fine roots, slightly
'_rnsc LISL
Sm
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Light -gray, dense to very -dense, silty fine S;�N_5,_trace -to-so-m-e
2
gravel, slightly moist (fresh VASHON TILL)
3
4
5
6
7
8
Test pit terminated at 6.5 ft; groundwater not encountered.
9
to —
TEST PIT NO. 4
Logged By: JSL Date: 7/19/2011
Ground El.
Depth
ft.
USCS
CLASS.
Soil Descripbon
Sample
No.
w
%
Other
Test
Sm
Dark -brown, loose, organic, silty fine SAND, with fine roots,
Aly nqj:Lt
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Light-brown, dense, silty fine SAND, slight moist
2
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r
Cig�t� n;e c�v;iWenVe, silty, fine to medium SAND, trace
ay,
4
to some gravel, occasional cobble, slightly moist
(t�tsh V�S�!ON TILL)
5
6
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7
SID
Gray, dense, slightly sitty,fine to medium SAND, trace gravel,
slightly moist (fresh ADVANCE OUTWASH)
9
Test pit terminated at 7.5 ft; groundwater not encountered.
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SINGLE-FAMILY BUILDING LOT
2XX - 12TH AVENUE NORTH
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON
JOB NO. 11-055 .1 DATE 1/19/20111 PLATE 4
2129 77"
Section'2. All lots herein not specifically noted shall have so
height restrictions -except those common to the City of Edmonds standard
building code and restrictions. The f011Owing'lots shall have height, I(.
restrictions as follows: The roof ridge line or any-pait of the house* -
garage or other Permitted building, except the chimney Or fireplace to�
thereof, shall not extend above the stated height limit. All measure-
ments shall be made from the top of the concrete street curb at the
location noted for each lot:
17 feet maximum height from 135*feet south
Lot 12
V'! Of the
'nbrtheim!-most corn
13--21 er facing east on Highland Drive
Jr `-Lot feet maximum height from the southeast corner
of
lot facing east o'
n Highland Drive
Loi;U4-:�ihr;u 18--17 feet Maximum height from center of each lot as
facing -east Of'Hiqhland Drive.
Lot'19.-'thru 23--27=feet maximum height as facing west on 12th Avenue
West.
Lot 24 thru 297-17 feet maxd:mum height from center of each'lot
facing on Emerald Hills.Drive
J,.ot 30 & 33-- 21 feet maximum height from center of each lot facing
dn Emerald Hills Drive.
Lot 36--16 feet maximum height from center-of.lot f'
Emerald Hills Drive. acing on
Lot 37--17 feet maximum height from center of lot facing on 12th
Ave. West
lot 40--le feet maximum height from center of lot facing on 1 1 2th
Ave. West
lot 41--21 feet ma . ximum height from.center \ of lot facing on Emerald
Hills Drive.
Lot 49--16 feet maximum height from center of lot facing on Skyli
Drive. ne
Lot 50 thru 54-- 17 feet maximum height from center of lot f*
on Skyline Drive. acing
ARTICLE XI
14—I.P.RESERVATION OF TREES
------ .....
trees on --individual lots
D,
. e i I— shall bg.limited to the area
:.. :. ings,*patlOs and driveways are
the va
:trees must'first have the appro to be constructed.. - Any
val of the'Architectural
Control'C Uttee as hereinbefo-re stated in Article
Omm
-VII.
ARTICLE X11
COMMON AREA MAINTENANCE:
Section 1. A:11 common area streets are to be maintained by the
Association through the Board of Trustees to At least equal
Edmonds City design standards applicable to public streets of
substantially the same width.
Section 2. The association through the Board of Trustees shall
preserve and. -maintain all Common areas in the natural setting and'in
close conformity to . the condition at the time Declarant conveyed the
location _hrithin- thirty. (.-w) dzAys after said plan and specifications
have been submitted to it, approval will not be S'
will be doeried to have been fully COmplied with. rcquired and the Article
ARTICLE Vill
USE RE-STRICTIOSS
f
Section 1. All Lots shall-5c known and described as residential
Lots except said Co-nmon Area. No structures or buildings of any kind!-.
shall be erected, altered, placed or permitted to remain on any rcsid-
ential building lot Other than one detached Si"gle-fa-mily dwelling for
single-family occupancy only not to exceed two stories in height and a
private garage for not more than three cars, one of which may be for a
boat or a trailer. A swimming pOO1 With appurtenant structures are
also 8110%4ecl.
Section-2. No building shall be located nearer to t . he front line of'
t h e' ro- 't
or nearer to the side street line than the building setback l7ines
if-:shown'on tile recorded plat. In any event, no building of any kind
sliall'be -located on any residential lot nearer than t,j.
the front lot line, nor itearer than twent -fi ve(25) fe irty (30) feet to
street 11ne, and no 6ttilding shall y et to any side
be located nearer than twenty-five
(25) feet tO tile rear lot line except rear yard fit:ured from center line
of open. -space or easement in no case less than ten (10) feet with the
exception of a detached garage. 3o. bui'lJing shall be locate� nearer than
seven and one hal F (7 112) feet of the s'idc lot line. A detached gar . age
may he located withill j*ive rcet of tile rear lot line, except where rear
lot line abuts a street, ill 'which case the front yard setback of thirty
(30) feet or -nore would prevail unless otberwis6 approved by said Arch-
itectural Control C'onrlittcc. '11ardship cases may receive approval of
variance by the ARchitcctural Control cortnittee sub"
the Ci ty 0 f E Jcct to approval by -
Section 3. - No dwelling sh.111 be permitted O'n any Lot at a cost of
less than 000O."g) Cxclllsivc of land, based up -on the cost levels
prevailing on the (late these restrictions are recorded, it being the
intention and purpose or these restrictions to assure t,iat all dwellin . gs
shall be of quality of wo,rkmanship and materials substaltially the same
or better than that which can be produced on the date these restrictions
are recorded at tile -minimum cost stated herein For tile nillimum permitted.'
d.wellilig size.' The. ground floor area of th
e main structure, exclusive
open porclies, carports *and garage not be less than
"ll undred square 'feet for the ground fl�'
t tire I Ve sh.
o'ne -siory.
oor of a dwelling of more
Section 4.
T) Wre Zro� -NO alli-m-11S. livestock or Poultry of any kind shall b'
eTg e
rais r kept on any lot, except that clogs cats or other house'
i1old pets may bekept in compliance #
and provided that they are not kop With existing laws and regulations
t, bred or maintained for any commercia.'
purpose. The foregoing is intended also to exclude tile keep . ng of any'
�pets such'as cats, dogs or birds in numbers or under conditio'ns reason-
ably ohj.ectionabl . e-in the Closely built -tip residential commullity.
Sect-'O."S- VO building or structure sh
embrac all* be moved onto any land
in said subdivision from 'any land Outside of said subdivision.
No ;trailers Shall be maintained on any, building site as a residence. ',No
building of any kind shall he erected or maintained oil a building site
prior to the erection of a dwelling house thereon, e . xcept that a garage
or other small -building of permarient, constru .�tion may be erected for a
private greenhouse or for the' -storing of tools and other articles.. b:ut
PLANNINGDATA
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
F=ILE I
Name:
Date:
Site Address:
TaxParcel 6()Lp36o000'?300
Project Description:
Plan Check #:
Reduced Site Plan Provided: S NO)
Zoning:
Map Page:
I Corner Lot: (YES
Flag Lot: (YES '(D
Critical Areas Determination CKA2p)lo ot �
R- Study Required — -e-y-o St\ov\ %-1P-7CW'VJ
El waiver
SEPA Determination:
497-Exempt
Needed (for over 500 cubic yards of grading)
0 Fee 0 Checklist
0 APO List with notarized form
Required Setbacks
'?,-r
Stree 3
Side:
-7
Side:
� S
-7/,2-
Rear:
1 )LS-
Actual Setbacks
--[�ear
Street:
Side: q(
9
Side:
El Detached Structures:
ER Rockeries:
R5 Fences/Trellises:
El Bay Windows/Projecting Modulation:
C1 Stairs/Deck:
Height
Datum Point:
Datum Elevation: to(� 5-( ' "0
Maximum Height Allowed:
Actual Height:
Other
Parking Required:
Parking Provided: )L-
Lot Area: 00
Maximum Lot Coverage: 35% Proposed:
Lot Coverage Calculations:
ADU Created: (YES
Subdivision: r,
Legal Nonconforming Land Use Determination Issued: (YES
Comments
Plan Review By:
Planning Data Form 07-1+09.doc
PLANNING DATA STREETFIL
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Plan Review By: Planning Data Form 07-14-09.doc
City of Edmonds
Critical Area Notice of Decision
Applicant:
"W%W-eya, V+
Property Owner:
V^ W%,e V� Q,
Critical Area File
'J
0 C>
Pen -nit Number:
Site Location:
Parcel Number:
C>09�3Do66001-30 0
Project Description:
Conditional Waiver. No critical area report is required for the project described above.
There will be no alteration of a -Critical Area or its required buffer.
2. The proposal. is an �Ilowed activity pursuant to ECDC 23.40.220, 23.50.220, and/or
23.80.040.
3. The proposal is exempt pursuant to ECDC 23.40.230.
Erosion Hazard. Project is within erosion hazard area. Applicant must prepare an erosion and
sediment control plan in compliance with ECDC 18.30.
Fj Critical Area Report Require d. The proposed project is within a critical area and/or a critical area
buffer and a critical area report is required. A critical area report has been submitted and evaluated
for compliance with the following criteria- pursuant.to ECDC 23.40,160:
I The proposal minimizes the impact on critical areas in accordance with ECDC 23.40.120,
Mitigation sequencing;
2. The proposal does not pose an unreasonable, threat to the public health, safety, or welfare
on or 6ff the development proposal site;
3. The proposal is consistent with the general purposes of this title and the public interest;
4. Any alterations permitted to the critical area are mitigated in accordance w,ith ECDC
23.40. 110, Mitigation requirements.
5. The proposal protects the critical area'fimctions and values consistent with the best
available science and results in no net loss.of critical functions and values; and
6. The proposal is consistent with other applicable regulations and standards.
F� Unfavorable Critical Area Decision. The proposed project is not exempt or does not adequately
.mi . tiga�� its impacts on critical areas and/or does not comply with the criteria in ECDC 23.40.160 and
'the provisions of the City of Edmonds critical area regulations. See attached findings of
noncompliance.
eFavorable Critical Area Decision. The proposed project as described above and as shown on the
attached site plan meets or is exempt from the criteria in' ECDC 23.40.160, Review Criteria, and
complies with the applicable provisions of the City of Edmonds critical area regulations.. Any
subsequent changes to the proposal shall void this decision pending re -review of the proposal.
Conditions. Critical Area specific condition(s) have been applied to the permit number referenced
above. See referenced permit nu bber for s cific condition(s).
'or s II'c
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Iteview-er S gnature Date
Appeals: Any decision to approve, condition, or deny a development proposal or other.activity based on the
requirements of critical area regulations may be appealed according to, and as part of, the appeal procedure, if any,
for the permit or approval involved.
Revise.d 12/16/2010
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IMPERVIOUS SURFACE CALCS.
PROPOSED BUILDING ROOF ODTLINE: 2496 S.F.
PROPOSED DRIVEWAY AREA = 1703 S.F.*
PROPOSED PATIO & WALKWAYS = 622 S.F.*
(PORTIONS OF WALK, PATIO, & DRIVEWAY AREAS
UNDER ROOF OVERHANG ARE INCLUDED IN BUILDING
ROOF OUTLINE AREA ABOVE)
TOTAL IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AREA = 4794 S.F.
PLAN REVIEWER NOTE
THIS DRAWING IS NOT A SITE
GRADING PLAN. REFER TO
CAAL ENGINEERS GRADING
PLAN FOR ALL PROPOSED
SITE GRADING AND SITE
WORK
FOR H IG PATIO & EXISTING RETAINING WALLS TO BE
CALCU ON WALKWAY REMOVED OR COVERED W/ FILL.
SEE CIVIL SITE GRADING PLAN
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N89d53'00"E 135.00'
LANDSCAPE BLOCK RETAINING I
WALLS. SEE CIVIL GRADING
PLAN
HEIGHT CALCULATION
A=+113' J0
B=+122'
C = +1 2(Y 3ri
D = + 112.25' -Q 6
AVG. GRADE= 116.81'
ACTUAL = 128.25'
MAXIMUM = 141.81'
LOT COVERAGE
LOT SIZE = 11.002 S.F.
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% COVERAGE = 17%
LOT SLOPE: 16%
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DOWN TO WEST I
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HILLS IS r-V AS APPROVED BY
THE CITY OF EDMONDS
GRADE ELEVATIONS / CONTOUR LINES
CITY OF EDMONDS REQUIRES BUILDING'
HEIGHT CALCULATIONS FROM AN
ESTABLISHED BENCHMARK NOTED AS
ELEVATION IOV-0".
ALL GRADES & CONTOUR LINES HAVE TWO
NUMBERS: 1 PER CITY OF EDMONDS
REQUIREMENTS AND 1 FOR ACTUACGRADE
ABOVE SEA LEVEL
-- NEW 6 HIGH
CEDAR FENCE
128! (2841
126'(282')
+125'(282)
NEW 6' HIGH
CEDAR FENCE
EM--EMLDHILLS HEIGHT CALCULATION
MIDPOINT OF CURB = 257.53!
MAX. HT. ALLOWED = CURB HEIGHT @
MIDPOINT PLUS 2r
MAX. ROOF RIDGE HEIGHT = 284.53'
PROPOSED ROOF RIDGE HEIGHT = 284.2V
This set of drawings is being issued as a Progress or Permit Set of Drawings and is subject to change and adding of additional information and Carl J. Colsbti - Eileen & Kurt NitntnergLit
drawings as required by review of the Building Department in the jurisdiction where this project is located.
DO NOT USE M DRAWING POR CONMI=ON UNIESS TFHS DRAWING HAS A BUILDWG DERARD4ENT -AppgoyEp- ATchitect P1JLC 224 12th Ave. W
STAMP APPIJED BY THE BUILDING DMAKTALENT UPON COMILMON OF THE PERMIT REVIEW PROCESS, 23623 20th Ave. W, BothellW;'A 98021 Edmonds, WA 98020
Do not use this drawing for Bidding or Estimating Purposes unless authorized by Client During Construction Phase, the Clients General 425-806-3703
Contractor (Builder) of Developer shall be responsible for ensu* that all Construction Personnel of the General Contractor and all
Subcontractors are supplied with alljoro and most current documents. CarlColsonArchite—c—
Commercial & Residential Architecture
SITE DATA
PROJECT ADDRESS:
224 12th Ave. W
Edmonds, WA 98020
PROJECT OWNERS:
Kurt & Eileen Nimmergut
23128-A 76th
Edmonds, WA 98026
ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBER:
00423000002300
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOT 23, EMERALD HILLS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 31 OF PLATS, PAGES
46-49, RECORDS OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY,
WASHINGTON;
SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH, STATE OF
WASHINGTON.
SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS,
RESERVATION AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD IF ANY.
LOT SIZE:
11,002 SQ FT
LOT COVERAGE OFNEW STRUCTURE:
1850 S.F. = 16.81/6 (35% ALLOWED)
SEE SITE PLAN FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
STRUCTURE HEIGHT:
PROPOSED STRUCTURE HEIGHT 1 V
ALLOWED STRUCTURE HEIGHT = 25'-W
(DUE TO SLOPED SITE CONDITIONS AND PLAT HEIGHT
RESTRICTIONS, HOUSE IS BUILT AS A ONE STORY FLAT
ROOFED HOUSE W/ DAYLIGHT BASEMENT. SEE SITE
PLAN FOR HEIGHT CALCULATIONS)
PROJECT ZONING:
RS-12
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
WATTACHED.GARAGE
SITE WORK:
SITE WORK PLANNED IS FOR EXCAVATION FOR NEW
FOOTINGS, SITE REGRADING, AND CONSTRUCTION OF
NEW DRIVEWAY. SEE CIVIL DRAWINGS FOR SITE
GRADING PLAN
SITE DESIGN DATA
SEISMIC: SEISMIC.DESIGN CATEGORY: D
SITE CLASS: C
SEISMIC USE GROUP: If
WIND: BASIC WIND SPEED: 85 MPH
WIND EXPOSURE: 8
BUILDING CATEGORY: 11
SNOW LOADS 25 PSF
DESIGN LOADS PER CHAPTER 3 OF 2009
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
SOIL BEARING CAPACITY ASSUMED 2000 PSF.
Nimmergut Residence
224 12th Ave. W FIECEIVE
Edmonds,, WA 98020 11
JAN 15 2013
OFEIYMONDS
SITE PLAN