0575_001.pdfGEOTECH
CONSULTANTS, INC.
Silvia Heldridge
930 Glen Street
Edmonds, Washington 98020
via email: she1dri(W@17ot77ai1.com
Subject: Review of Plans
Proposed Single -Family Residence
923 Glen Street
Edmonds, Washington
Permit No. BLD2018-1405
2401 1.0th Ave E
Seattle, Weshington 99102
(425) 747-5618
March 22, 2019
JN 18381
Reference: Plan Review Comments, Building Division, Heldridge SFR, City of Edmonds, December
12, 2018.
Geotechnical Engineering Study, same site, Geotech Consultants, Inc., September 12,
2018.
Dear Ms. Heldridge:
We have completed a general review of the geotechnical aspects of the plans for the proposed
single-family residence to be constructed at 923 Glen Street. We completed a geotechnical
engineering study for this project dated September 12, 2018 as referenced above.
The plans we reviewed included the full civil, architectural, and structural plans. The civil plans were
prepared by KPPF and were dated March 4, 2019. The architectural plans were developed by Ryan
Rhodes Designs and were dated March 5, 2019. The structural plans were developed by SSF and
were dated January 16, 2019. We understand that these plans are the most recent.
Based on our review, it is our opinion from a geotechnical engineering perspective that the project
plans conform with the recommendations presented in our study. We understand that we will be
performing geotechnical engineering observations and testing for the project. The project contractor
needs to keep us informed of earthwork activities on the project so that we can suitably perform our
duties. We have attached some required paperwork for the City of Edmonds regarding performing
inspections for the project.
Heldridge
March 22, 2019
JN 18381
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If you have any questions this letter, or if we may be of further service, please do not hesitate to
contact us.
Respectfully submitted,
GEOTECH CONSULTANTS, INC.
Adam S. Moyer
Geotechnical Engineer
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D. Robert Ward, P.E.
Principal
Attachments: Special Inspections and Testing Agreement and Resume of D. Robert Ward
cc: Ryan Rhodes Architecture - Christine Greene
via email. christine @iyanrl7odesdesi ns. com
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a SPEC [AL INSPECTION AND TESTING AGREEMENT
Permit #: BLD2018-1405
*S9,Z Project: Heldridae SFR
Prior to issuance of a permit, this form must be completed in its entirety and returned to the City for
approval. The completed form must have signatures of acknowledgment by all parties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Special Inspection Firm and Special Inspectors:
The Special Inspection firm of bed- tCA 6005u [&A —Y�GG . __. will perform special
inspection for the following types of work (separate forms must be submitted if more than one firm is to be
employed):
■ Site Excavation
■ Soil Preparation/Compaction
All individual inspectors to be employed on this project will be WABO certified for the type of work they are to
inspect. If inspection is for work that is not covered by the WABO categories, or the inspector is not WABO
certified, a detailed resume of the inspector and firm must be submitted. The resume must show that the inspector
and the firm are qualified by education and experience to perform the work and testing required by the project
design and specifications.
The work shall be inspected for conformance with the plans and specifications approved by the City. Revisions
and addenda sheets will not be used for inspection, unless they have been approved by the City. Inspection
records shall include:
A daily record to be maintained on site, itemizing the inspections performed. Any nonconforming work
shall be brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for resolution.
A weekly report shall be submitted to the City; detailing the inspections and testing performed, listing any
nonconforming work and resolution of nonconforming items.
A final report shall be submitted to the building department prior to the Certificate of Occupancy being
issued. This report will indicate that inspection and testing was completed in conformance with the
approved plans, specifications and approved revisions or addenda. Any unresolved discrepancies must be
detailed in the final report.
Contractor:
The contractor shall provide the special inspector or agency adequate notification of work requiring inspection.
The City approved plan and specifications must be made available, at the jobsite for the use of the special
inspector and the City inspector. The contractor shall maintain all daily inspection reports, on site, for review by
all parties.
The special inspection functions are considered to be in addition to the normal inspections performed by the City
and the contractor is responsible for contacting the City to schedule regular inspections. No concrete shall be
poured or other work covered until approval is given by the City inspector,
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Building Department:
The building department shall review any revisions and addenda. The City inspector will monitor the special
inspection functions for compliance with the agreement and the approved plans. The City inspector shall be
responsible for approving various stages of construction to be covered and for work to proceed.
Resign Professionals:
The architect and/or engineer will clearly indicate on the plans and specifications the specific types of special
inspection required and shall include a schedule for inspection and testing. The architect and/or engineer will
coordinate their revision and addenda process in such a way as to ensure that all required City approvals are
obtained, prior to work shown on the revisions being performed in the field.
Owner:
The project owner, or the architect or engineer acting as the owners agent, shall employ the special inspector or
agency.
ENFORCEMENT
A failure of the special inspector or firm to perform in keeping with the requirements of the IBC, the approved
plans and this document, may void this agreement and the Building Official's approval of the special inspector.
In such a case a new special inspector and/or firm would need to be proposed for approval. A failure of the
design and/or construction parties to perform in accordance with this agreement may result in a STOP WORD
notice being posted on the project until nonconforming items have been resolved.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I have read and agree to comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement.
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D. ROBERT WARD, P.E. ,PRINCIPAL
Geotechnical Engineer
University of Washington
M.S. In Geotechnical Engineering
Professional Civil Engineer - Washington
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Montana State University
B.S. in Civil Engineering
Geotech Consultants, Inc.— Bellevue and Seattle,- Washington 03/87 to present..
Geotechnical' Englneer - Principal since 1996
Altinay and Associates Inc. - Seattle, Washington 10/86 to 03/87..
Assistant Engineer
Sanderson/Stewart/Gaston Engineering Inc. - Bozeman, Montana 06/85 to-09/86.
Materials Technician and Inspector
Mr. Ward has been with Geotech Consultants, Inc. for over 31 years, starting as a technician
and is now a principal. He has been involved In numerous design and construction projects
at Geotech Consultants in the Puget Sound region ranging from single-family residences to
multifamily developments to office and commercial buildings. He has performed
precgnstruction studies on a wide variety of projects. and engaged In site Inspections and
project management during construction. In addition, Mr. Ward has provided hands-on
consultation -on projects where geotechnical problems have arisen. His professional design
experience Includes all aspects of geotechnical engineering, such as large oartliwork
projects, shallow and deep foundations; preload fills to induce preconsolidation of soft soils;
roadways over soft soils; conventional and geotextile- reinforced retaining structures;
dewatering and underslab drainage systems; slope stability analysis, .and slide repair
features including buttresses, soldier-plie walls, and crib walls.
As Mr.. Ward's work experience increased throughout his career, so has his direct interfacing
with clients, desigh teams, and municipality personnel. He is highly personable and
respectful of the needs and concerns of all personnel Involved in projects. Mr. Ward believes
that computers may solve analytical problems, but personal and direct contact with people
still is the most important part of the job.
Mr. Ward has extensive, hands-on field experience on projects from Bellingham to Olympia, -
ranging from houses to apartments to office complexes to utility district projects. He has
worked in large forested areas to high density urban areas: Mr: Ward has seen nearly every
soil type and condition the Puget Sound has to offer.
GEOTECH CONSULTANTS, INC,