20120605090359834.pdfTERRA ASSOCINFES,'Inc.
Consultant,; in Geotechnical higineering), Geology
and
Environn-iental Earth Sciences
June 4, 2012
Project No. T-840-11
Brian and Cindy Isaacson
9808 — 142nd Place SE, F-301
Bothell, Washington 98011
Subject: Final Letter
Geoleclinical Engineering Construction Services
Proposed Isaacson Residence
Lot 2, Lorian Woods
Edmonds, Washington
City of Edmonds Pe-a-rilit 4 2009-0743
References: 1. Geoteclinical Report, Lorian Woods, Project No, T-840-10,
prepared by Terra Associates, Inc., dated March 31, 2008
2, Supplemental Geotecl-inical Consultation, Project No. T-840-10,
prepared by Terra Associates, Inc,, dated June 2, 2009
3. Supplemental Lettcr, Geolechnical Summary, Project No. T-840-10,
prepared by "Terra Associates, Inc., datcd June 5, 2009
Dear Mr, and Mrs, Isaacson:
As rcquested,Terra Associates, Inc. (Terra) has provided geotecluilcal engirieering services during construction of
the subject project, We have provided consultation services during the planning, design, An(] permitting phases of
this project, The referenced report and letters contain our recommendations and discussion of the project,
The purpose of our work was to verify that the geoteclmical elements of the project design have been completed
in accordance with reconuncridations outlined in our geotechnical report for the project. Our work was provided
with periodic site visits coordinated with your contractor, Mr. Jim Arnold. We have previously submitted our
field observations in memos that were sent to you, the contractor, and the City of Edmonds.
12525 Willows koad, SUiW 101, Kirkl ind, Washington 98034
Phone (425) 821-7777 @ Fax (4).5) 821-4334
Brian and Cindy Isaacson
June 4, 2012
The city required the following elements in our observations services:
1. Soils (ERC 1704.7)
The special inspections were conducted to verify compliance with the geotechnical recommendations in
our referenced report and letters for the project that satisfy the requirements of IBC 1802 and the City of
Edmonds requirements.
2. Soil Bearing Verification
Terra made periodic site visits during construction. Representatives of Terra Associates verified adequate
bearing for the foundations within the house footprint and for the upper catclunent wall prior to
placement of concrete. Adequate bearing was observed in the footing excavations for an allowable
bearing pressure of 1,500 pounds per square foot.
3. Structural Fill Placement and Compaction/Placement
Ten -a observed the placement of structural fill within the footprint of the house, along the eastern margin
of the house for the foundation of the catchment wall, and behind the catchment wall. The lower -level
basement wall was backfilled with site material compacted in place. Compaction testing and obsetations
during fill placement indicated that adequate compaction was achieved.
The upper basement wall along the east margin of the house was backfilled with crushed rock chips that
were compacted in place with a vibratory sled compactor. The upper catchment wall was backfilled with
clean sand and compacted in place with a vibratory sled compactor. These upper two walls were
backfilled using a conveyer belt boom truck to place material above the house footprint. The backfill for
the two upper walls consisted of free draining soils.
4. Foundation and Site Draius/Footing Drains
We observed that perforated footing drains and a separate tightline for roof downspout drains were
placed. We also observed that the basement walls were provided with a drainage board manufactured by
Delta. Based on our observations, the subsurface drains and downspout tightlines were placed in
accordance with our recommendations and the project plans.
We observed that the upper seepage zones were controlled during construction to reduce impacts on the
area cleared for construction from the accumulated seepage. The permanent site drainage features
include a swale along the top of the catchment wall with two yard drains to collect surface runoff, the
upper drainage network, yard drains in the patio area behind the house, and tightlines for the downspouts.
All elements of the drainage system will need to be maintained over time. This includes keeping gutters
clear of debris.
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Brian and Cindy Isaacson
June 4, 2012
S. General Site'Nionitorinti During Wet Weather Construction
We made periodic site visits during periods of time that site excavation or backfill operations were under
way. We observed that site activities did not create any site stability or erosion issues. We observed that
visqueen was used to prevent erosion from precipitation. During our site visit, we did not observe any
off -site transport of sediments.
6. Temporary Erosion Control
We made periodic site visits during periods of time that site excavation or backfill operations were under
way. We observed that site activities did not create any erosion issues. Following our site visit on
January 23, 2012 following a snow melt and rain event, erosion control observations were taken over by
ivlr. Jini Arnold. No significant earthwork activities took place in the balance of the wet season.
7. Final Erosion Control
Final erosion control will be complete with the final re -vegetation plans. We have observed that the areas
cleared in the past work on -site prior to 2011 have been successfully re -vegetated. We have observed that
the area disturbed for construction in 2011/2012 have had plants placed to reestablish erosion control,
These plants will need to be maintained through the summer drought using hand irrigation. We do not
recommend the installation of a dedicated irrigation system, We understand that you will place a
permeable weed barrier fabric over the exposed soils to reduce the potential for erosion while the new
ground cover is being established.
8. Site Retaining WaRIIRockery Construction
No rockeries were constructed as part of this permit, We obseivcd that the site retaining walls were
placed as planned, Due to a conflict between the architectural plans and the structural plans, the
contractor deleted the footing for the catchment wall that wrapped around the south east margin of the
house. The structural engineer approved the variance from the plans in his memo dated May 31, 2012,
9, Excavations/Grading/Site Preparation
We made periodic site visits during each step of the project excavation and grading. The soils exposed in
the excavation were consistent with the soils anticipated from our explorations and experience on the site.
We observed the grading and site preparation was consistent with our recommendations for the project
and the approved plans,
10. ]Final Letter
This letter provides our fatal summary of the construction observations. All discussion in our prior
reports remains applicable to this project,
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Brian and Cindy Isaacson
June 4, 2012
CONCLUSIONS
Based on our observations during construction, it is our opinion that the gcolechnical aspects of the prqject havc
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been completed in accordance with the recommendations contained in our referenced geotechnical report, the
construction drawings, and specifications as approved by the City of Edmonds, The only variation was the south
end of the catchnient wall as discussed Section 8 of this letter. We have attached the field memos that comment
our site obsciwations.
All discussions and recommendations in our referenced letters and report remain applicable to this site.
We trust the inforniation presented is sufficient for your cori-cm needs. If you have any questions or require
additional information, please call,
Respectfully Submitted,
TEIMA ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Attachments: 11c,Rf �',A,,?mlsldated 7-6-11 through 6-3-12
Protect No,'T-840-1 I
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Daily Field Melno
TERRA SSInc.
,Projcct
RMConsullanis
No. T-$40-11
in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology
And
Ml emo No. 1
Environmental Earth Sciences
Date 7-6-2011
Project: Isaacson Muse
Subject: Pre Cote
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: Lorian Woods
Contractor: Jim Arnold
Weather: Sunny
Present at Site:
Jim Arnold
Jennifer Lambert and Patrick Lawler ---City of
Edmonds
;4riCer met with the above on site at i pin for pre con. We reviewed the speci—al
inspections regoir,ci on the City of Edmonds Special lnspkkc>ion and Test ng
Agreement for the project. The List of special in5pect;icns is attached to this
memo
Chuck Lie Cily of Edmonds
By;
Copies to: Brian and Cindy Isaacson
Jim Arnold
Pacific Nortliwest Construxion
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road o Suite 101 4, Kirkland. Washington o 98034
oil CITY OF EDMONDS
SPECIAL INSPEcrm AND TESTING AGREEME, NT
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2Z�PERMIT# DATE:
PROJF,CT SITE ADDRI(,SS:
PROJECT NAME:.
SPECIAL INSPECTION AGENCY_..__,, .......
*One form must be completed by each Special Inspection Agency or Inspector.
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS RE QUMD: Special inspections are required for this project in accordance
with HIC Chapter 17 or in accordance with IRC R109.2 as applicable. IBC Section 1704.1 requires tile
owner or the registered design professional in charge to employ an independent testing/inspection
agency/special inspector to perform required special inspections. The independent agency hired to
perform the duties of special inspection is required to be a registered agency with WAI10 under the
Special Inspection Registratioln Program (SHIP), The special inspector shall be a qualified person with
competence for inspection of the particular type of construction or operation requiring special Inspection
(SOQ inay be required by the Building Official). The owner, registered professional, contractor and
special inspector/agency shall complete the attached form and subnut directly to the Building Division.
WORK RE QURING SPECIAL INSPECTION.- Special inspections will be required for the following
categories of work In accordance with IBC Chapter 17 and IRC R109.2., FOR SPECIFIC
INFORMATION RE GARDING RE QUIRED SPECIAL INSPEMONS SEE THE STMCEMENT OF
SPECL&LINSPECTION GATTACHED UAPPROVE D PLAN SIIF `I
i BEFORE A PERMIT CAN BE ISSUED: The owner and contractor and special inspector shall
complete this agreement and the attached Special Inspection Information Form, including the required
Acknowledgements and return to the Building Division for approval prior to permit issuance.
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL INSPECTORS: Each special inspector shall be approved by the Building
-Official prior to performing any duties or inspections. The company performing inspections must be
WABO certified as well as the individual completing inspections. When required by the Building
Official, each special inspector shall submit Statement of Qualifications to the City for review. Special
inspectors shall display identification when performing special inspections on the project site, Special
inspection and testing shall meet the minimum requirements of IBC Chapter 17 and the following:
A. Duties and Resuonsibilities of the Special Inspector
1. OBSERVE WORK
The special inspector shall observe the site work for conformance with the approved (stamped)
plans and specifications and applicable workmanship provisions of the IBC. Architect or
r Engineer reviewed shop drawings may be used only as an aid to inspection. Special inspections
are to be performed on a continuous basis —meaning that the special inspector is on site at all
times observing the work requiring special inspection, Periodic inspections are permitted only as
specifically noted in the approved project plans in accordance with IBC Chapter 17, and as
approved by the Building Official.
Continuous Inspection means the same inspector is on site day to day to observe the work
requiring special inspection.
Periodic Inspection means some inspections may be performed on a periodic basis to satisfy the
requirements of continuous inspection, provided these periodic inspections are performed as
outlined in the project plans and specifications, and approved by the Building Official,
2. REPORT NONCONFORMING ITEMS
The special inspector shall bring non -conforming items to the immediate attention of the
contractor and note all such items in the daily field report. Any item not resolved in a timely
manner shall be immediate cause of the special inspector to notify the Building Official by
telephone at (425-771-0220) or in person at City Hall, of the plan deviation, error, change or
omission. It shall also be the duty of the special inspector to promptly notify the engineer or
architect of record.
3. DAILY REPORTS KEPT ON SITE WITH CONTRACTOR
Each special inspector shalt complete and sign a daily report for each day's inspections. The daily
reports shall remain at the jobsite with the contractor for review by the City Building Inspector,
4. WEEKLY REPORTS TO CITY
The special inspector or inspection agency shall furnish the City with weekly reports of tests and
inspections. The project engineer or architect, and others as designated shall also be copied on
reports. Weekly reports must include the following:
® Description and date of daily inspections and tests made with applicable locations
® List of all non -conforming items and locations
® Report on status of non -conforming items (how each was resolved or unresolved)
® Field changes authorized by the Architect, Engineer or City Inspector if not included in
non-conformance items.
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5. FINAL CONSTRUCTION REPORT
The special inspector or inspection agency shall submit a final signed report or Certificate of
Compliance to the City stating that all items requiring special inspection and testing were fulfilled
and reported. And, to the best of his/her knowledge the project is in conformance with the
approved plans and specifications, approved change orders and the applicable workmanship
provisions of the IBC. Items not in conformance, unresolved items or any discrepancies in
inspection coverage (i.e., inissed inspections, periodic inspection when continuous inspections were
required, etc.) shall be specifically addressed in this report.
B. Contractor Responsibilities
1. NOTIFY THE SPECIAL INSPECTOR OF ALL REQUIRED SPECIAL 1NSPECTIONS
It is the duty of the contractor to notify the special inspector when work is ready for special
inspection. Note, the items listed on the attached Special Inspection Information Form and as
noted on the approved plans and specifications are required to have special inspections. Adequate
notice shall be provided by the contractor so that the special inspector has time to become familiar
with the project. All work requiring special inspection must be approved prior to concealing or
covering said work.
Z. PROVIDE ACCESS TO APPROVED PLANS
The contractor is responsible for providing the special inspeetor access to approved plans at the
j obsite.
3. RETAIN SPECIAL INSPECTION RECORDS
The contractor is responsible to retain at the jobsite all special inspection records submitted by the
special inspector. These records are to be provided to the City building inspector upon request.
C. City, of Edmonds Building Division Responsibilities
1. APPROVE SPECIAL INSPECTION
The Building Division shall approve all Special Inspectors and special inspection requirements.
2. MONITOR SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND APPROVE WEEKLY REPORTS
Work requiring special inspection and the performance of special inspectors shall be monitored
by the City Building Inspector. Building Inspector approval must be obtained prior to placement
of concrete or other similar activities in addition to that of the special inspector.
3. ISSUE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
The Building Official may issue a Certificate of Occupancy after all weekly special inspection
reports including the final report have been submitted and accepted by the City.
D. Owner Responsibilities
{ 1. The project owner or the engineer or architect of record acting as the owner's agent shall fund
special inspection services.
E. En2lueer or Architect of Record Responsibilities
1, Prepare Statement of Special Inspections in accordance with IBC Section 1705.
2. Review the special inspection reports and provide corrective action for work that may not
conform to the approved plans.
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ACKNOWLEDGEM-E NTS
I have read and agree to emnptywith the terms and conditions ofthis agreemem.
Owner name
(please print or type)
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General Contractor Company/Owner name
lim
(please print or type)
Sign a tur Date
Special inspector/Agency name
lease print, or type)
Signature
Date..
Architect/Engineer of Record narne
(please print or type)
Signature--- Date
Return the original signed agreemmit to the Building Division
City of Edmonds Building Division
121 St" Avenue North, City Ralf Second Moor
Edmonds, WA 98020
ACCEPTED DY CITY OV EDMONDS BUILDING DIVISION:
City Official
Title:
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Daily Meld Memo
TERRA ASSOCIATES,Inc.
Project No. T-840-11
�" Consultants in Georechnical Encineering, Geology
and
Memo No. 2
Environmental Earth Sciences
Date 7-21-2011
Project: Isaacson House
Subject: Pre Con
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Locution: Lorian Woods
Contractor: Jiru Arnold
Weather: Su1111v
Present at Site:
Jin1 Arnold
Brett-PNWC
triter met :pit}a the .'rove on ,site at
'_1 .gym. The mass excavation for the house is
proceediMn. 11he suh grade is `csei.na 1pct one to two feet above final grade.
soils are being removed from, t'rjr, `1tee. `ihe soils consist --i iarily of
silos ;with some pockets of Ilty sands. ` heru is same ,good debris withi-n the
native soils. Cuts of up t-'�) feet have been a --de, no seepage was pre=Yrrt.
Temporary cuts appear to brw stable up to four teet in heighit for the vertical
segif'u-11t. Ile discussed tiiq need t0 make cut* char will be 111SHA comoiiant. At the
.routhtast corner of U' hojLsp it may be need,-d to use rcc-levy blocks to support the
tc�tfi,porary cur. E hlocY;s should be no higher than two high. The blocks can he
dedicated to the backi.tll.
The ?ere.page collections syster, on the, hill above the i�_ controlliriq rnc.--�t of
th'e Seepage, Some light surface flows persist ibov� thr,: horise. It is OK to re-
establish the surface Swale on the dozer trail immediately above the house. The
surface runoff from the s;•rale needs to be directed -away from the house into
suitable discharge arias,
The TESL fencing along the l titer edge of the site is intact. A quarry sp.ail
entrance has been est bl% shc-d. No off Site flow of water was ob-`_eived. TESC
appear:; suitable for the existing conditions.
The foundation forming is planned to start on ':-tednesday Aug 27'' The soils appear
to be suitable for keyway construction. The foundation crew will need to exercise
care to preserve the Peytvay during steel placement. P7ork should proceed in a
timely basis.
Chuck Lie City o1'Ednionds
Copies to: Brian and Cindy Isaacson
By. Jim Arnold
Pacific Northwest Construxion
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road ® Suite 101 o Kirkland, Washington o 98034
pqTERRA ASSOCIATES, c®
Consuhanls in Genlechnical En ineering, Geology
and
Environmental Earth Sciences
Project: Isaacson House Subject: Pre Con
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: Lorian V'Voods
Weather: Sunny
Daily Field Memo
Project No, TT-840-11-11
Memo No. 3
Date 7-27-2011
Contractor: Jim Arnold
Present at Site:
Brett-PNWC
Writer ntet with Brett on site at about noon. The mass excavation for the house is proceeding. I had postponed a routine
weekly meeting with Jim Arnold at 10 ant for this date and we rescheduled it for the 28'h at 10 AM.
Brett called at about I I and reported that he had encountered seepage in the stair area excavation. I visited the
site to observe the seepage. I recommended that tite seepage be controlled with a sump and a pump to see if it is
just a pocket of water. I also reviewed the exposed cut at the east side of the garage, It appears that there is
sufficient room to cut it back to at least a I :1, a single high eblock wall can be placed at the toe of the cut to
reduce the horizontal extent of the open cut. The eblocks can be left in place in the baekfill if they do not
interfere with keyways or other construction elements.
Brett and I discussed the use of native soils for baekfill, The sandy site soils would be suitable for use as wall
baekfill as long as the walls have been provided with drainage panels such as mica drains,
TESL measures appear to be suitable. No off site sediment or water flow observed,
Chuck Lie City of Edmonds
Copies to: Brian and Cindy Isaacson
By: Jim Arnold
Pacific Northwest Construxion
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road ® Suite 101 0 Kirkland, Washington 0 98034
Daily Field Memo
TERRA ® Inc.
" Consultants in Geolechnical Engineering, Geology
Project No. T-840-11
` and
Memo No. 4
Environmental Earih Sciences
Date 7-28-2011
Project: Isaacson House
Subject: Pre Con
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: Lorian Woods
Contractor: Jim Arnold
Weather: Swine
Present at Site:
Jim Arnold
Brett-PNWC
Nick Hoffman -Terra Associates
Writer met with Breit and Jim on site to review project progress and discuss seepage at 10 am on site Jim proposed the use
of a lateral trench to drain water from the excavation in lieu of the surnp, 1 recommended the use of the sump to see if it Xvas
a pocket of water that once removed would not re occur during the construction period. If a trench is used, I recommended
that the trench be back -filled with crushed rock such as the stockpile of pea gravel sized crushed rock that Brett had imported
and stockpiled at the driveway area. No pipe would be needed in the trench. The trench should be as deep as possible to
capture \vater from keyways. The same crushed rock could be placed at the base of ke},\vays, no pipes should be placed in the
keyways, This crushed rock could also be used to provide a \vorking surface on the bearing surfaces of footings if needed.
The stability of the sidewalls of the keyways are the important clement. Observation of the seepage conditions will need to
continue to evaluate options for- keyway construction in the lower areas of the louver floor where seepage has been observed.
Spoils from the excavation continue to be exported. A stockpile of soils is present for use in baekfill.
TCSC measures appear to be suitable. No off site sediment or water flow observed.
Chuck Lie
City of Edmonds
Copies to: Brian and Cindy Isaacson
Jim Arnold
Pacific Northwvest Construxion
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road o Suite 101 0 Kirkland, Washington 0 98034
ITRRA ASSOCIATES, Inc.
Geotechnical Consultants
12525 Willows Road, Suite 101, Kirkland, Washington 98034
Phone (425) 821-7777 a Fax (425) 821-4334
FOOTING EXCAVA I ION EXAMINATION REPORT
DATE FOOTINGS EXAMINED
PROJECT NAME:
CONTRACTOR:
DESCRIPT(ON OF FOOTINGS COVERED BY THIS REPORT:
PROJECT NO,
PROJECT LOCATION!
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REPRESENTATIVE:
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Our representaliva has examined only the fooling excavations listed above. The results of Ibis examination are only valid for a
period of,18 hours, 11 any change in the subgrade Conditions 0MAHS, WO should be promptly notified. Any loosened soils observed
in foundalion areas due to corLstruction activity or rainfall should be removed prior to cone to placement.
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ASSOCIATES,TERRA Inc.
pq Consultants in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology
and
Environmental Earth Sciences
Project: Isaacson House I Subject: Site Visit
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: LQriari Woods ,
Weather: Sunny
Daily Field Memo
Project No. T-840-11
Merno No. 7
Date 9-8-11-2011
Contractor: Jim Arnold
Present at Site:
Jim Arnold
Concrete Crew
Writer met with hin on site at 1200 to observe footings in the upper area of the existing excavation. This is the crawlspace
area that will be used for storage. Suitable bearing conditions were observed. Jim will have rebar stubbed out to the grade
bearns that support the deck area. The deck foundations are covered by a stockpile of soils at this lime. The walls at the east
side of the garage are having steel placed.
Backfill for the east walls of the garage and storage area should be placed as soon as allowed by the structural
engineer. The backfill will need to be placed in lifts and compacted as described in our report to provide support
for the eastern perimeter footings.
A sample of the stockpile south of the house was obtained for a sieve analysis to evaluate compatibility of the
soils with the proposed Delta drainage board,
The footing memo for today is attached, The footing is scheduled to be placed on Friday Sept 9.
TESC measures appear to be suitable. No off site sediment or water flow observed. The weather conditions will
change later this month, The stockpiles may need cover and the silt fence will need maintenance,
Chuck Lie
By:
City of Edmonds
Copies to: Brian and Cindy Isaacson
Jim Arnold
Pacific Northwest Construxion
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road ® Suite 101 a Kirkland. Washington o 98034
'IFF-RIZA ASSC)CIATES, Iric,
Geole,chnical Consultants
12525 Willows Road, Suite 101, Kirkland, Washington 98034
Phone (425) 821-7777 a Fax (425) 82 1-4334
FOOTIN'G EXCAVATION EXAMINATION REPORT
DATE FOOTINGS EXAMINED PROJECT NO,
PROJECT NAME: PROJECT LOCATION:
CONTRACTOR: REPRESENTATIVE: st"
DESCRIPTION OF FOOTINGS COVERED BY THIS REPORT.
Our rep(esentalivo has examined only the footing excavations listed above. The results of This exarninalion are only valid for a
period of 48 hCUM 11 any change in the subgrade condriloni. occur-, we should be prornpily notified. Any loosened soils observed
in foundation areas due to consiruclion acliviLy or rainfall should be removed prior to concrete placemonl.
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TERRA ®Inc.
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Projeet No, T-840-11
Consultants in Geotechnica) Engineering, Geology
and
Memo No. 8
Environmental Earth Sciences
Dale 9--19-2011
Project: Isaacson House
Subject: Site Visit
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: Lorian Woods
Contractor: Jim Arnold
Weather: Sunny
Present at Site:
Jim Arnold
Brett
Writer met with Jim on site at 1400 to review drainage facility placement. At the time of my visit, the drainage board had
been placed and the perforated footing drain had been placed along the uphill side of the perimeter wall footing, A separate
tight line was placed along the north outside perimeter of the foundation for the downspout tight lines. Brett reported that the
pipes would be marked to prevent the hookup of downspouts and surface drains to the perforated pipe. Brett also reported
that during washed rock placement, that the pipe would be checked for grade and alignment. The washed rock should
overlap the drainage board by at least G inches.
Drain placement appears to be suitable. All pipe is rigid pipe as recommended in the geotech report. OK to place rock and
fabric and backfill. Terra will return to do compaction tests on backfill during placement. The onsite stockpile of soil from
the mass excavation meets the specifications for the Delta Board backfill, We understand that a jwnping jack will be used.
Following completion of backfill, the tipper hey way will be excavated and foundation forming will begin for eastern wall
of house. Backfill and compaction is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.
TESC measures appear to be suitable. No off site sediment or water flow observed,
Chuck Lie
City of Edmonds
Copies to: Brian and Cindy Isaacson
Ain Arnold
Pacific Northwest Consiruxion
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road 4 Suite 101 * Kirkland, Washington l, 98034
Daily Field Menio
ASSOCIATES,TERRA Inc.
`• • • ` • Project No. 840-1 I
a •' ` Consultants in Geoiechnical Engineering, Geology
and Mcnio No. 9
Environmental Earth Sciences
Date 9/21/2011
Project; Isaacson SFR Subject: East Building Backtill
Location: Edmonds, WA Contractor:
Weather: Partly Cloudy Present at Site:
As requested a Terra Associates, Inc. representative was onsite to observe earthwork activities from
10:45am to 11:15am. While onsite the following was observed:
The contractor was placing fill along the east side of the basement wall. The contractor had
placed approx. 3' of fill prior to arrival.. The fill was observed to over optimum moisture content
and is pumping under foot. Density tests obtained on the backfill showed compaction of less
than the required 95%.
Chuck Lie of Terra Associates was informed of the till conditions and is working with the
contractor to find a solution.
Field Density Test Data
Test
No
Test Location
Depth
(ft.)
Soil
Yl
Type
Moisture
Content
M)
Dry
Density
(PCF)
Relative
Compaction
(%)
Remarks
I
Center of fill area ~
-4'
A
19.7
105.4
90
Note. The above test results represent soil compaction at the specific locations and depths noted, and may not be representative of
compaction at other locations or depths.
By: Ricky Gag!!�L Copies to:
12525 Willows Road + Suite 101 ® Kirkland, Washington * 98034 * Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
Daily Field Memo
TERRA ASSOCIATES, Inc.
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Project No. 840-I1
•;• Consullatils in Geotechnlcal Engineering, GeolNy
�• • •
and
J'Vlemo No, 10
Environmental Earth Sciences
Date 9-23-20I1
Project: Issaeson SFR
Sub'eet: Foundation Backffll
Location: Edmonds, WA
Contractor: PNWC
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Present at Site: Brett
Arrival: 8.30 AIM; 12:00 PNI
Departure: 9.45 AM; 12:30 P1.1
Terra representative arrived on site as requested to perform in -place density tests on recently placed
foundation backfill. While on site we observed the following:
Approximately 3' of on -site sand with silt had been placed and compacted along the east side
of the eastern rooting wall. We previously documented fill in this area to be over optimum
moisture conditions. The previous fill had been removed, amended with Portland cement, and
then subsequently placed and compacted, The new fill appeared dense and unyielding (1/2"
hand probe penetrations of less than'/", under the full weight of observer. Density tests
performed on the fill were at or above 95% of lab maximum dry density according to AST1vi
—D-698,
A four —inch perforated PVC pipe bedded in clean one -inch rock and wrapped in filter fabric
was in place at the base of the footing wall along the north and cast sides of the building.
Wall drain panels were in place along the outside of the north and cast footing walls,
12-18" of fill near the SE corner of the building probed loose and will require further
compaction.
We will be available for further observation and testing at the request of the contractor.
Field Density Data
Test
No
Test Location
Depth
(ft.)
Soil
Cype '
Noisture
Content
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(!o)
Dry
Densit}'
(PCF)
Relative
Compaction
Remarks
2
6' north, 5' cast of 90 degree bend in cast foundation wall
SG
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A
16.5
1 t 1.4
95
3
15' north'of test 42
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A
16.4
111.7
95
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Note: The above test results represent soil compaction at the specific locations and depths noted, and may not be representative of
compaction at other locations or depths,
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Menlo No, 11
Date 9--27-2011
Contractor: Jim Arnold
Present at Site:
Jim Arnold
Writer nict with Jim on site to review the backfill of the eastern garage/storage area wall. The bearing surface appears
suitable for the placement of forms and steel. Terra to be on site prior to concrete placement to observe final bearing
conditions.
Some sloughing had occurred in the northern end of the keyway. Jlm will have the crew hand excavate the sloughing out.
We discussed TESC briefly. Jim plans on using visqueen to over the exposed soils for the next several weeks.
TESC measures appear to be suitable. No off site sediment or water flow observed.
Chuck Lie
By:
City of Edmonds
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Jim Arnold
Pacific Northwest Construxion
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
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;Memo No. 12
Environmental Earth Sciences
Date 9--30-2011
Project: Isaacson House
Subject: Site Visit
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: Lorian Woods
Contractor: Jim Arnold
Weather- Sunny
Present at Site:
Jim Arnold
Brett Me Donald
Writer met with Jitn on site to review final bearing conditions of the eastern perimeter house footings. The bearing surface
appears suitable for the placement of concrete. The sloughed material iu the keyway had been removed. The sloughing was
on the eastern side of the keyway. A hand written footing memo was 1e11 on site and is attached to this memo.
We discussed TESC briefly. Jim plats on using yisqueen to over the exposed soils fbr the next several weeks.
TESC measures appear to be suitable. No offsite water flow observed, The seepage from tire upper portion of
the site remains under control and in the tight line placed hvo years ago. Jim was going to sweep the street to
address some soil that had been tracked off site. Bret reported that he had crushed rock being delivered to freshen
the rock pad entrance to the site. The existing and proposed measures are acceptable.
Chuck Lie City of Edmonds
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.lirn Arnold
Pacific Northwest Construxion
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road a Suite 101 * Kirkland, Washington * 98034
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12525 Willows Road, Suite 101, Kirkland, Washington 98034
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FOOTING EXCAVAT ION EXAM INA1101\1 REPORT'
DATE FOOTINGS EXAMINED �"R(')JECT NO�
PROJECT NAME: PROJECT I,OCATION:
CONTRACTOR:
DESCRIPTION OF FOOTINGS COVERED BY THIS REPORT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
Our representative has examined only the feeling excavations listed above. The results of this examination are only Valid (or a
period of 48 hours, 11 any change In the subgrade conditions occurs, we should be promptly notified. Any loosened soils observed
in foundation areas due to construction activity of rainfall should be removed prior to concrete placement.
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Environmental Earth Sciences
Date 10-4-2011
Project: ]saacsou house
Subject: Site Visit
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: Loriau Woods
Contractor: Jim Arnold
Weather: Sunny
Present at Site:
concrete crew members
TESL measures appear to be suitable. No off site water flow observed. The seepage from the upper potlion of
the site remains under control and in the tight line placed two years ago. The rock pad entrance had been
freshened and the silt fences appear to be adequate. The slopes above and around the house have been covered
with visqueen. Sand bags and other weights have been placed to keep the visqueen in place_ The existing and
proposed measures are acceptable. The visqueen will need to be monitored and maintained.
Chuck Lie
By:
City of Edmonds
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Jim Arnold
Pacific Northwest Construxion
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
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Memo No. 14
Environmental Eanh Sciences
Date 10-17-2011
Project: Issacson SFR
Subject: East Retaining hall Drainage
Location: Edmonds, WA
Contractor: PN'WC
Wealher: Partly Cloudv
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_ Present at Site: Jim Arnold
Arrival: 8:00 AM
_
Departure, 8:15 AM
Terra representative arrived on site as requested to observe the recently constructed footing drain on
the east side of the eastern retaining wall. While on site we observed the following:
A four inch perforated pve drain pipe was in place on the east side of the eastern retaining
wall approximately at the top of the footing base. The pipe had been wrapped in filter fabric.
A minor amount of mud and water had accumulated underneath the pipe. Jim indicated that
washed rock would be placed under the pipe prior to covering it.
A representative of Terra Inc. will return to the site in the afternoon to observe that the pipe is
bedded in washed rock and verify that the crushed rock backfill is being compacted in lifts as
it is being placed.
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Ertvironmenia) Earth Sciences
Date 10-17-2011
Project: Isaacson House
Subject: Site \risit
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: Lorian Woods
Conh•actor: Jim Arnold
Weather: Sunny
Present at Site:
Jim anti 2 crew members
1
Writer was on site at 230 pm to observe backfill of eastern house perimeter wall. 518 inch chips had been
conveyored in to the northeast and southeast corners. The rock was being moved by hand and wheel barrow to
the center of the wall backfill area. A vibrating sled compactor was on site to rattle the crushed rock into place,
Progress appeared to be satisfactory.
TESC measures appear to be suitable. No off site water flow observed. The seepage from the upper portion of
the site remains under control and in the tight line placed two years ago. The rock pad entrance had been
freshened and the silt fences appear to be adequate. The slopes above and around the house have been covered
xvith visqueen. Sand bags and other weights have been placed to keep the visqueen in place. The existing and
proposed measures are acceptable. The visqueen will need to be monitored and maintained.
Chuck Lie
City of Edmonds
Copies to: Brian and Cindy Isaacson
Jim Arnold
Pacific Northwest Construxion
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road s Suite 101 o Kirkland. Washington ® 98034
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Environmental Earth Sciences
Date 10-27-2011
Project: Isaacson House
Subject: Site Visit
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: Loriau Woods
Contractor: Jim Arnold
Weather: Sunny -cool
Present at Site:
Writer was on site at1030 am to observe excavation progress. PNWC has been replaced with a new excavating
contractor, A mini track hoe was present on the bench for the patio/catchment wall. The excavation was nearly
complete. Jim had reported that the width was about done and that some over excavation had occurred along the
northern end to remove wet soils. It will be OK to replace the over excavated soils with the crushed rock on site.
Progress appeared to be satisfactory. Jim reported that the plan is to form the upper wall next week, No one was
on site at the time of my visit.
TESC measures appear to be suitable. No off site water flow/sediment transport observed. The seepage from the
upper portion of the site remains under control and in the tight line placed two years ago. The slopes above and
around the house have been covered with visqueen. Sand bags and other weights have been placed to keep the
visqueen in place, The existing measures are acceptable. The visqueen will need to be monitored and
maintained,
Chuck Lie City of Edmonds
By: Copies to; Brian and Cindy Isaacson
Jim Arnold
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road * Suite 101 o Kirkland, Washington o 98034
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Memo No. 17
Environmenial Eanh Sciences
Date 11-2-2011
Project: Isaacson House
Subject: Site Visit
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: Larian Woods
�y
Contractor: aim Arnold
Weather: Overcast
Present at Site; Paul Seaton
Writer was on site at mid day to observe excavation progress, The northern half of the keyway has been
excavated and is caving. I advised Paul and Jim to shore the area. The use of wood shoring was discussed for
temporary use. The eastern cut would need to be laid back to reduce the side wall sloughing. I stressed the need
to keep all temporary cuts safe for workers. This will be an important element of the eastern lemporary cut.
Writer to return to see progress prior to concrete placement.
TESC measures appear to be suitable. No off site water flow/sediment transport observed. The seepage from the
upper portion of the site remains under control and in the tight line placed two years ago. The slopes above and
around the house have been covered with visqueen. Sand bags and other weights have been placed to keep the
visqueen in place. The existing measures are acceptable. The visqueen will need to be monitored and
maintained.
Chuck Lie City of Edmonds
By: Copies to: Brian and Cindy Isaacson
Jim Arnold
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road' o Suite 101 o Kirkland, Washington 0 98034
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Environmental Eanh Sciences
Date 11-3-2011
Project; Isaacson House Subject: Site Visit
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: Lorian Woods
Contractor: Jim Arnaki
Weather: Overcast
Present at Site: Brian Isaacson and excavating crew
Writer was on site at mid day to observe excavation progress, The northern half of the keyway has been
excavated and has been both sloped back and provided with temporary shoring consisting of wood panels. The
excavation is being pumped with a sump pump. The wood panels do not provide safe working space for crew but
will help maintain the shape of the keyway. The structural engineer advised Brian and Jim that extra concrete can
be placed in the keyway area to till caved areas, Provided no further caving occurs, the notthern half can be filled
as is once the steel gets placed. The southern half of the key had not been excavated yet, Brian reported that the
concrete crew would be on site at 9 am to set steel and pour concrete.
Chuck Lie City of Edmonds
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By: Jim Arnold
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road 0 Suite 101 * Kirkland, Washington o 98034
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Memo No. 19
Date 11-4-2011
Contractor: Jim Arnold
Present at Site: Brian Isaacson and excavating crew,
Jim Arnold and concrete crew
Writer was on site at 845 to observe excavation progress. The northern half of the keyway has been excavated
and has been both sloped back and provided with temporary shoring consisting of wood panels, The excavation is
being pumped with a sump pump. The southern key was being excavated and was starting to cave, I advised the
excavator to speak with Jim before proceed to far with the keyway with no concrete crew on site. 1 spoke with
Jim as I left the site he reported that the concrete was scheduled for about I pm..
Writer returned at 1200. Jim and Brian were on site. The concrete crew was arriving as I was on site. The
southern half of the key way was being excavated while I was on site. Some light caving occurred and was
removed while I was present. The soils exposed between the key way and the compacted crushed rock backfill
for the house appear suitable for the support of the patio/footing as planned. Jim asked dif lie could do two pours
on the patio slab thickness, the possible cold join in the patio would need to be discussed with the structural
engineer.
Brian and I walked up the slope. There is a tree that has fallen on the slope from tree cutting, I advised Brian to
remove the tree and keep the slope accessible and visible for observations throughout the time he lives in his
house. We discussed the need for the surface swale along the back of the catchment wall. This is on the plans
and will need to be maintained over time. The catchment wall heights as planned appear to be OK. There will be
a need to do sorne trimming of the slope immediately above the catchment hall to establish grade and the surface
swale. Jim will shoot the area prior to forming the wall.
Working safbty is important. Final temporary slopes will need to be triuinied to provide a safe work area for the
wall crew.
OK to place concrete in the keyway. Jim is planning on pulling the temporary wood shoring as the concrete is
being placed. If heavy caving occurs prior to placement of concrete, caved soils are to be removed from the
keyway area and keyway backfill area. Concrete is scheduled for today.
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road 0 Suite 101 o Kirkland, Washington o 98034
Terra to return to verify bearing for the catchment wall footing/patio, for catchment wall drainage and catchment
wall backtill. Supplemental site observations may be needed later. 'Terra to do TESC visits after significant rains,
Jim Arnold to do routine TESC observations following the completion of earth moving/excavation.
TESL measures appear to be suitable. No off site water flow/sediment transport observed. The seepage from the
upper portion of the site remains under control and in the tight line placed two years ago. The slopes above and
around the house have been covered with visqueen. Sand bags and other weights have been placed to keep the
visqueen in place. The existing measures are acceptable, The exposed soils will need to be covered with
visqueen at the end of the shift today. The visqueen will need to be monitored and maintained.
Chuck Lie City of Edmonds
Copies to; Brian and Cindy Isaacson
By: Arn Arnold
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road o Suite 101 ® Kirkland. Washington o 98014
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i♦letno No. 20
Environtnent,)l Earth Sciences
Date 11-8-2011
Project: Isaacson House
subject: Site Visit
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: Lorian Woods
Contractor: Jim Anjold
Weather: Partly sujujy
Present at Site: Jim Arnold
Writer was on site at 1430 to observe the patio/catchment wall footing area. The area is formed up to the
projection of the south wall of the house. Steel has been placed for about half of the patio/footing area and for the
catchment wall. There is adequate bearing for the area that has been formed. Concrete is scheduled for Thursday
or Friday of this week.
Terra to return to verify bearing for the southern end of the catchment wall footing, for catchment wall drainage
and catchment wall baekfill as well as deck footing along west side of house. Supplemental site observations May
be needed later. Terra to do TESC visits after significant rains. Jim Arnold to do routine TESC observations
following the completion of earth moving/excavation.
Contractor to make all temporary cuts comply with WISHA prior to entry to baekfill zone of catchment wali.
TESC measures appear to be suitable. No off site water flow/sediment transport observed. The seepage from the
upper portion of the site remains under control and in the tight line placed two years ago. The slopes above and
around the house.have been covered with visqueen. Sand bags and other weights have been placed to keep the
visqueen in place. The existing measures are acceptable. The exposed soils will need to be covered with
visqueen at the end of the shift today. The visqueen, silt fence, and rock entrance will need to be monitored and
maintained.
Chuck Lie City of Edmonds
Copies to: Brian and Cindy Isaacson
By: Jim Arnold
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road * Suite 101 ® Kirkland, Washington ® 98034
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TERRA ASSOCIATES, Inc.
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and
Environmental Earth Sciences
Project: Isaacson House I Subject: Site Visit
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: Lorian Woods
Weather: Rain
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W etno No,
Date 11-21-2011
Contractor: Jim Arnold
Present at Site: Jim Arnold and backfill erew
Writer was on site at 0830 to 0930 to observe the drainage and backfill of the catchment wall. A perforated pipe
wrapped in fabric is present at footing grade behind the wall. A conveyor truck is being used to tremie the
backfill up over the house to the catchment wall. The plastic that covered the exposed soil above the catchment
wall was removed. The sand backfill consisted of washed concrete sand. The first truck arrived at about 900 and
was placed starting at the north end of the wall. A vibratory plate compactor is on site to compact the backfill to
90%. Terra will return to test the backfill compaction later in the day.
Terra to do TESC visits after significant rains. Jim Arnold to do routine TESC observations following the
completion of earth moving/excavation.
TESC measures appear to be suitable, No off site water flow/sediment transport observed. The seepage from the
upper portion of the site remains under control and in the tight line placed two years ago. The upper collection
tubs need to be cleaned to keep the drainage system operating. The slopes above and around the house have been
covered with visqueen. Sand bags and other weights have been placed to keep the visqueen in place. The
existing measures are acceptable. The exposed soils will need to be covered with visqueen at the end of the shift
today, The visqueen, silt fence, and rock entrance will need to be monitored and maintained.
Chuck Lie
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City of Ednionds
Copies to: Brian and Cindy Isaacson
Jim Arnold
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road + Suite 101 o Kirkland, Washington 0 98034
RMTERRA ASSOCIATES, Inc. •
Consultants in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology
and
EnVITOnnlenral Earth Sciences
Project: Isaacson House Subject: Site Visit
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: Dorian Woods
Weather: Rain
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Project No. T-340-11
Merno No, 22
Date 11-21-2011
Contractor: Jim Arnold
Present at Site: Jim Arnold and backfill crew
Terra representative was on site from 12:40 to 1:10 to observe and test the backfill oft lie catchment wall. A
conveyor truck is being used to tremie the backfill up over the house to the catchment wall. The sand backfill
consisted of Nvashed concrete sand, The backfill was being compacted in lifts with a walk -behind vibratory plate
compactor. The fill appeared relatively dense and unyielding. Density tests performed during our visit will be
recorded at a later date once results of the proctor sampled during our visit return from laboratory analysis.
Terra to do TESC visits after significant rains. Jim Arnold to do routine TESL observations following the
completion of earth moving/excavation.
TESC measures appear to be suitable. No off site water flow/sediment transport observed. The seepage from the
upper portion of the site retrains under control and in the light litre placed two years ago. The slopes above and
around the house have been covered with visqueen, Sand bags and other weights have been placed to keep the
visqueen in place. The existing measures are acceptable. The exposed soils will need to be covered with
visqueen at the end of the shift today. The visqueen. silt fence. and rock entrance will need to be monitored and
maintained.
By: Nicolas Hoffman
Copies to: City of Edmonds
Brian and Cindy Isaacson
Jim Arnold
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road o Suite 101 o Kirkland. Washington o 98034
Daily Field Memo
TERRA ASSOCIATES, Inc.
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Project No. T-840-11
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Memo No. 23
Environmental Earth Scicnc_es
Date 11-22-2011
Project: Isaacson House
Subject: Site Visit
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
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Location: Lorian Woods
Contractor: Jim Arnold
Weather; Rain
Present at Site: Framing crew
Terra representative was on site from 12:10 to 2:40 to observe and test the backfill ol'the catchment wall and
TESL. No new fill had taken place since our previous visit. During our visit we walked the site to observe TESC
performance.
In general, TESC measures appear to be suitable. No off site water flow/sediment transport observed. Runoff
from visqueen appears to be infiltrating utility trenches with granular fills. Tile seepage from the upper portion of
the site remains under control and in the tight line placed two years ago, The slopes above and around the house
have been covered with visqueen. Sand bags and other weights have been placed to keep the visqueen in place.
All exposed soils related to construction were covered in visqueen. The plastic basins upslope of the house are
beginning to accumulate sediment and need to be cleaned. The sill fence down slope of the house has been
damaged from construction activities and needs to be repaired.
Copies to: City of Edmonds
By: Nicolas Hoffman Brian and Cindy Isaacson
Jim Arnold
Telephone No. (425) 321-7777
12525 Willows Road ® Suite 101 ® Kirkland, Washington ® 98034
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Environmental Earth Sciences
Date 11-29-2011
Project: Isaacson House
Snbject: Site Visit TESC
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: Loran Woods
Contractor: Jim Arnold
i
Weather: Overcast
Present at Site: Framing crew
Terra representative was on site from 08:00 to 08:30 to observe TESC. No new fill had taken place since our
previous visit. During our visit we walked the site to observe TESC performance subsequent to heavy rainfall
over the weekend.
In general, TESC measures appear to be suitable. No oft'site water flow/sediment transport observed, Runoff
from visqueen appears to be infiltrating utility trenches with granular fills. The seepage from the upper portion of
the site remains under control and in the tight line placed two years ago. The slopes above and around the house
have been covered with visqueen. Sand bags and other weights have been placed to keep the visqueen in place.
All exposed soils related to construction were covered in visqueen. The plastic basins upslope of the house still
need to be cleaned. The silt fence down slope of the house had been repaired since our previous visit.
Copies to: City of Edmonds
By: Nicolas Hoffman Brian and Cindy Isaacson
Jim Arnold
Telephone No. (425) .821-7777
12525 Willows Road o Suite 101 0 Kirkland, Washington 0 98014
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Environmental Earth Sciences
Date 12-23-2011
Project: Isaacson House Subject: Site Visit Deck and Entry Footings
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: Lorian Woods
Weather: Overcast
Contractor: Jim Arnold,.Urian and Cindy
Present at Site: Framing crew
Terra representative was on site this afternoon to observe deck and entry way footings. The footing excavations
had not reached bearing ground. Further excavation is needed to reach bearing ground. Jim to have the
excavations covered by visqueen for the holiday weekend.
In general, TESC measures appear to be suitable. No off site water flow/sediment transport observed. Runoff,
From visqueen appears to be infiltrating utility trenches with granular tills, The seepage from the upper portion of
the site remains under control. The slopes above and around the house have been covered with visqueen. Sand
bags and other weights have been placed to keep the visqueen in place. All exposed soils related to construction
were covered in visqueen, The plastic basins upslope of the house need to be cleaned on a regular basis, The silt
fence down slope of the house had been repaired since our previous visit.
Copies to: City of Edmonds
By: Charles R Lie Brian and Cindy Isaacson
Jim Arnold
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road 0 Suite 101 4, Kirkland, Washington o 98034
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Memo No. 26
Environmental Earth Sciences
Dale 12-27-2011
Project: Isaacson House
Subject: Site Visit Deck and Entry Footings
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: Lorian Woods
Contractor. Jim Arnold
Weather: Overcast
Present at Site: Framing crew
Tema representative was on site this afternoon to observer deck and entry way footings. The footing excavations
had reached bearing ground. Further excavation is needed to reach bearing ground. Jim to have the excavations
covered by visqueen until they have been poured and backfilled
In general, TESC measures appear to be suitable. No off site water flow/sediment transport observed, Runoff
from visqueen appears to be infiltrating utility trenches with granular fills. The seepage from the upper portion of
the site remains under control. The slopes above and around the house have been covered with visqueen. Sand
bags and other weights have been placed to keep the visqueen in place. All exposed soils related to construction
were covered in visqueen. "rhe plastic basins upslope of the house need to be cleaned on a regular basis, 'rhe silt
fence down slope of the house had been repaired since our previous visit.
By: Charles R Lie
Copies to: City of Edmonds
Brian and Cindy Isaacson
Jim Arnold
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road o Suite 101 o Kirkland, Washington o 98034
Daily Field Memo
TERRA ASSOCIATES,Inc.
Project No. T-840-11
ConsuNanls in GNotechnic:al Engineering, Geology
and Memo No. 27
Environntenl aI Erih Sciences
Date 1-23-2012
Project: Isaacson House Subject: TESC site visit.
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: Lorian Woods
\'Veather: Partly Cloudy
Contractor: Jim Arnold
Present at Site: Framing cretin
TetTa representative was on site from 5:00 to 8:30 AM to observe TESL measures, In general, TESC measure, -
appear to be suitable. No off site water flow/sediment transport observed. Runoff from visqueen appears to be
infiltrating utility trenches with granular fills, The seepage from the upper portion of the site remains under
control. The slopes above and around the house have been covered with visqueen with the exception of two areas.
The two areas were located adjacent to the south and northwest sections of the house. The areas should be
covered with visqueen as soon as possible to prevent possible turbid run-off from projected upcoming rainfall.
Sand bags and other weights have been placed to keep the existing visqueen in place. The plastic basins upslope
of the house need to be cleaned on a regular basis. The lower basin appeared to have been cleaned recently but
was beginning to fill with sediment again. The silt fence down slope of the house was in fair condition,
By: Nicolas R. Hoffman
Copies to: City of Edmonds
Brian and Cindy Isaacson
Jim Arnold
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road 0 Suite 101 0 Kirkland, Washinglon o 98034
Daily Field Menlo
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Memo No. 28
Environmental Earlh Sciences
Date May 11, 2012
Project: Isaacson House
Subject: site visit.
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: Lorian Woods
Contractor: Jim Arnold
Weatber: Pirtly Cloudy
Present at Site:
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Terra representative was on site at 9 am AM to observe project progress.
I. Provide upper terminations for the drainage board that is exposed on the uphill side of the catchment wall
and along the north foundation wall of the house. This can be done by cutting the drainage board close to or
slightly below grade and placing a piece of Flashing over the top of the drainage board, The flashing can be nailed
to the concrete and glued with construction -lue to the outside of the drainage board. This is to keep rocks and
dirt from getting behind the drainage material.
2. Verify that there is 3 vertical feet of clear wall on the uphill side of the catchment wall, The drainage
from the seepage above the wall should be directed into the yard drains through surface swales. It is ok for the
drainage to infiltrate for the time being but for the long term it needs to go to the yard drains.
3, 1 would like to verify that the downspouts are connected to the tight line, This can be done by lowering a
sewer camera down the downspouts to verify that the pipe is not perforated. It would be a good idea to camera all
of the pipes now as well,
4. 1 need to talk with Brian about final landscaping. One of our tasks is the final erosion control review, that
usually occurs after the landscaping is put in,
S. I will need the memo from Wendell that modifies the foundation plan for the catchment will.
Copies to: City of Edmonds
By: Charles R. Lie Brian and Cindy Isaacson
Jim Arnold
Telephone No, (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road * Suite 101 + Kirkland, Washington * 98034
Daily Field Memo
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Memo No.
Environmental Earth Sciences
Date 5-23-2012
Project: Issacson Residence
Sub'ec1: TV of roof drain lines/ tese
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Location: Edmonds, WA
Contractor:
Weather: Overcast �
Present at Site: Brian Issacson, Jim Arnold
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Arrival: 8,00 AI44
Departure: 9:00 AM
Terra representative was on -site to observe TV of roof drain lines and erosion control measures.
While on -site we observed the following:
® We observed the inside of each roof drain downspout with a TV/camera. All of the
downspouts were tied into tight line pipe directed to the storm drain system. The tight line
pipe was partially crushed on near the entrance on the west side of the house. The plumber
located the crushed section and indicated it was approximately two feet below current grade.
Jim Arnold indicated the pipe would be Fixed in the next day or two.
We walked the site with Mr. Issacson to observe final erosion control measures still needing
to be addressed, Permanent ground cover needs to be put in place on the north, south, and
west sides of the residence. These areas were staked for ornamental landscaping at the time of
our visit. Mr, Issacson indicated that the landscaping was scheduled to take place tomorrow
and topsoil and/or mulch was to be placed over any remaining exposed native soils. We
recommended sloping topsoil away from the residence and any hardscaped areas (eg.
sidewalks). We recommended rerouting water flowing from the tight line pvc pipe on the
slope east of the house. The pipe can either be tight lined to the existing storm structure off
the NE corner of the house upon approval of the city, or shortened to flow into the existing
swale routing water to the south end of the site.
® Growth on the slope covering the majority of the east side of the property is well established.
The two lower tub basins were partially to mostly full of sediment. The sediment was
removed from the basins during our visit, The basins should be maintained on a weekly basis.
The upper tub basins were free of sediment.
Bv: Nicolas Hofinian
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12525 Willows Road a Suite 101 4, Kirkland. Washington 0 98034 * Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
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Memo No. 30
Envlronmenlal Earth Sciences
Date May 30.2012
Project: Isaacson House
Subject: site visit.
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: Lorian Woods
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Contractor:
Weather: Partly Cloudy
Present at Site:
"Terra representative was on site at about noon to observe final erosion control measures. The drainage mat along
the north elevation of the house has been provided with flashing. Now plants have been placed around the
perimeter of the house. The weed barrier has not been placed yet..
By: Charles R. Lie
Copies to: Cite of Edmonds
Brian and Cindy Isaacson
Jim Arnold
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road o Suite 101 o Kirkland, Washington o 98034
Daily Field Memo
TERRA ASSOCIATES, Inc.
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Project No. T-840-11
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Memo No. 31
Environmental Earth Sciences
Date June 3 2012
Project: Isaacson House
Subject: site visit.
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: Lorian Woods
Contractor:
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Weather: Partly Cloudy
Present at Site:
Terra representative was on site at about ten AM to observe final erosion control measures. The loose soils along
the edge of the pavement have been removed and replaced with crushed rock, The weed barrier has not been
placed yet..
Copies to: City of Edmonds
By: Charles R. Lie Brian and Cindy Isaacson
Jim Arnold
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road + Suite 101 * Kirkland. Washington ® 98014
PMTERRA ASSOCIATES, Inc.
Consultants in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology
and
Environmental Earth Sciences
Project: Isaacson House I Subject- Site Visit
Edmonds Permit 2009-0743
Location: Lorian Woods
Weather: Sunny
Daily Field Memo
Project No. T-840-11
Memo No. 5
Date 8-25-2011
Contractor: Jim Arnolxl
Present at Site:
Jinn Arnold
Gordon, Shane-PNWC
Writer met with Gordon and Jim on site to review site progress. At the time of tite niceling, the keyway for the wall at the
cast side of the garage was beings excavated. Fleavy seepage was present. The soils exposed in the excavation will provide
adequate bearing for the proposed footings. The keyways need to be protected. The upper keyway north of the garage has no
caving of the side Nvalis or seepage. Tile dewatering sump placed earlier is dry. The water in the garage area keyway is a
pocket of water associated with a buried stump immediately south of the south end of the kcynvay. The stump remains green
and is not decomposed. The stump is not exposed at footing grade.
A clean sand has been imported from Cadman for use as cap break material. The cap break material must be protected during
forming to maintain its drainage characteristics, The sieve provided by Cadman is attached to this memo.
Forming is planned to start on Friday.
A stockpile of soils is present for use in backtill. The materials may be used for backtill provided drainage is provided with
drainage panels against the Nvalls. Terra to review the use of the material within the building footprint.
TESL treasures appear to be suitable. No ot'f site sediment or water flow observed.
Chuck Lie Cite of Edmonds
Copies to: Brian and Cindy Isaacson
By: Jim Arnold
Pacific Northwest Construxion
Telephone No. (425) 821-7777
12525 Willows Road 0 Suite: 101 o Kirkland, Washington ® 98034
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