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E] Conditional Waiver. No critical area report is required for the project described above.
1. There will be no alteration of a,Critical Area or its required buffer.
2. The proposal is an allowed activity pursuant to ECDC 23.4-0,2?0, 23.50.2 0' and/or
23.80.040.
3. The proposal is exempt pursuant to ECDC 23.40.230.
❑ErosionHazard. Project is within erosion hazard area. Applicant must prepare an erosion and
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sediment control plan in compliance with ECDC 18.30. , '-J-1)
a,Critical Area Report Required: 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 off 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 with ECDC
23.40.110, Mitigation requirements.
5. The proposal protects the critical area functions and values consistent with the best
available science and results in no net loss of critical functions and values; and
The proposal is consistent with other applicable regulations and standards.
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❑ Unfavorable Critical Area Decision. The proposed project is not exempt or does not adequately
mitigate 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.
Favorable Critical Area Decision. The proposed project as described above and as shown on the
attached site plan meets or is exempt from the criteria ih 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,
E] Conditions. Critical Area specific condition(s) have been applied to the permit number referenced
above, See referenced permit number for specific condition(s).
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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,
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STERN DECK
17019-7312° PLACE WEST
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON
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Main Office
1731 1 — 135"1 Ave NE, A•500
\Voodinville, WA 98072
(425) 486-1669 , FAX (425) 481-2510
July 2, 2014
Ms. Darlene Stern
17019 — 73'd Place West
Edmonds, Washington 98026
NELSON GEo-rECHNICAL
AssociATF,s, INC.
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS & GEOLOGISTS
Geotechnical Engineering Letter
Stern Deck
Edmonds, Wasbington
NGA File No. 8800B 14
Dear Ms. Stern:
Engineering -Geology Brand)
5526 Industry Lone, #2
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 665-7696 , FAX (509) 665-7692
This letter documents our recommendations for your new deck project at your residence located at 17019
— 73r1 Place West in Edmonds, Washington.
INTRODUCTION
Development plans consist of constructing a new deck on to the northeastern corner of your existing
residence. We previously prepared a geotechnical report for a house addition that was planned in 2006,
but it is our understanding that the addition was not constructed. Ow• report was titled "Geotechnical
Engineering Evaluation — Stern Residence Addition — Edmonds, Washington," dated July 12, 2006. In
the report, we recommended that the addition be supported on drilled piers. The updated plans include
supporting the new deck on pin piles. We have been requested to provide an updated letter that provides
recommendations for pin pile installation.
For our use in preparing this letter, we were provided with the following documents:
® Sheets S1.1 and S2.1 of the plans titled "Stern Residence Deck Addition — 17019 73`d PL W —
Edmonds, WA 98026," prepared by CG Engineering dated September 10, 2013.
Geotechnical Engineering Letter
Stern Deck
Edmonds, Washington
NGA File No. 8800B14
July 2, 2014
Page 2
® An undated plan titled "Stern Sketch — Rear Deck Proposal," showing the extents of the existing
deck and the new deck.
SCOPE
The purpose of this study is to explore and characterize the site surface and subsurface conditions, and
provide general recommendations regarding the settlement and proposed foundation and underpinning
support. Specifically, our scope of services under this phase includes the following:
1. Review our original geotechnical evaluation documents.
2. Visit the site to observe existing conditions.
3. Review the provided deck plans.
4. Prepare an updated addendum letter regarding the new plans.
SITE CONDITIONS
Suffice Conditions
We visited the site on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 to observe the current conditions at the site. The deck
will be located along the top of a steep slope on the northeastern corner of the residence. The ground is
relatively level in the area of the deck then slopes steeply down. We observed that the slope was covered
with trees and underbrush. We did not observe stability issues such as recent landsliding or sloughing on
the slope.
CONSLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
General
Based on our recent observations, it is our opinion that the plans to support the new deck on pin piles are
feasible. In the original report, we recommended that the foundation lines for the addition that was
planned at the time be supported on drilled piers. The plans for the deck indicate that ten, 2 -inch diameter
pin piles will be utilized to support the new deck. The pin piles will be driven to refusal using a hand
operated 140 -pound jackhammer.
For 2 -inch diameter pipe piles driven to reftrsal using a hand-held, 140 -pound jackhammer, we
recommend a design axial compression capacity of two tons for each pile. The refusal criterion for this
pile and hammer size is defined as less than one inch of movement during 60 seconds of continuous
NELSON GEOTECHNICAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
Geotechnical Engineering Letter
Stern Deck
Edmonds, Washington
NGA File No. 8800B 14
July 2, 2014
Page 3
driving. We recommend using galvanized extra strong (Schedule 80) steel pipe. The piles should be
driven to a minimum depth of 12 feet below the existing ground surface.
Other recommendations found in the 2006 report should be followed with respect to slope protection and
erosion control. The steep slope should not be disturbed or modified through the placement of fill or
removal of existing vegetation. Runoff should be collected in permanent catch basins or yard drains, and
the drains should be routed to a permanent discharge location. Under no circumstances should water be
allowed to concentrate or flow over the steep slope. We recommend that all downspouts and drains
associated with the residence be investigated and improved as needed to ensure functionality and that all
runoff generated on this site is diverted away fi•om the slope.
USE OF THIS LETTER
NGA has prepared this letter for Ms. Darlene Stern and her agents for use in the pin pile supports planned
for the new deck on this site only. The scope of our work does not include services related to
construction safety precautions and ow' recommendations are not intended to direct the contractors,
methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures, except as specifically described in our letter for
consideration in design. There are possible variations in subsurface conditions between the explorations
and also with time. Our letter, conclusions, and interpretations should not be construed as a warranty of
subsurface conditions. A contingency for unanticipated conditions should be included in the budget and
schedule.
We will be on site to monitor the installation of the pin piles and evaluate pile refusal; to observe actual
conditions encountered in the field with respect to anticipated conditions; to provide recommendations for
design changes should the conditions differ fi-om anticipated; and to evaluate whether construction
activities comply with contract plans and specifications.
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Geotechnical Engineering Letter
Stern Deck
Edmonds, Washington
NGA File No. 8800B 14
July 2, 2014
Page 4
We appreciate the opportunity to provide service to you on this project. If }/ou have any questions or
require flnrther information, please call.
Sincerely,
Bala Dodoye-Alali
Project Geologist
EXP. July 28, 2014
Khaled M. Shawish, PE
Principal
Three Copies submitted
cc: Greg Guillen — CG Engineering (via email)
Steve Magee — Custom Builders Inc (via email)
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EVALUATION
STERN RESIDENCE ADDITION
EDMONDS, WASHING'rON
PREPARED FOR
MR. DAVID STERN
AV NELSoN GEOTECHNICAL
NGAASSOCIATES, INC.
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS & GEOLOGISTI
Main Office
17311 — 1351" Avenue NE, A-500
Woodinville, WA 98072
(425) 486-1669 - FAX (425) 481-2510
(425) 337-1669 Snohomish County
July 12, 2006
Mr. David Stern
c/o Mr. Larry Throndsen
22630 - 88"' Avenue West
Edmonds, Washington 98026
Geotechnical Engineering Evaluation
Stern Residence Addition
17019-73,d place West
Edmonds, Washington
NGA File No: 743106
Dear Mr. Stern,
Engineering -Geology Branch
112 Olds Station Road, Suite C
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(509) 665-7696 (Phone/Fax)
We are pleased to submit this report titled "Geotechnical Engineering Evaluation — Stern Residence
Addition - Edmonds, Washington." This report summarizes the existing surface and subsurface
conditions within the project site and provides general recommendations for the proposed improvements.
Our services were completed in general accordance with the proposal signed by you on June 6, 2006.
The proposed improvements include removing an existing deck and constructing a new, two-story
residential addition and a new second -story deck along the eastern side of the existing residence. The
addition and deck will be constructed at least partially over sloping ground, utilizing an exaggerated crawl
space for storage.
We explored the site subsurface soil and groundwater conditions with two soil borings using a portable
limited access drill rig. Our explorations indicated that the site is underlain by up to seven feet of loose
undocumented fill, that is in turn underlain by dense native outwasb soils.
From a geotechnical standpoint, we have concluded that the planned development is feasible. However,
due to the close proximity of the improvements to the steep slope, we have recommended that the
residential addition be supported, at least partially, on drilled piers extending down into the slope to
maintain a minimum effective foundation setback distance of 25 feet between the face of the slope and
the bottom of the footings. This setback requirement should also be maintained for shallow spread
footings. The new improvements should also be structurally tied to the existing residence for added
stability. Specific recommendations for design and installation of the drilled piers are included in the
attached report. We also recommend that the planned deck be entirely cantilevered off the residence to
reduce impacts on the slope. General site grading and drainage recommendations have also been included
in this report.
Preliminary Geotechnical Engineering Evaluation
Stern Addition
July 12, 2006
NGA File No. 743106
Summary - Page 2
It has been a pleasure to provide service to you on this project. Please contact us if you have any
questions regarding this report or require further information.
Sincerely,
NELSON T C I L ASSOCIATES, INC.
Khaled M. Shawish, PE
Principal
Three Copies Submitted
SITECONDITIONS.................................................................................................................................. 2
SURFACECONDITIONS.............................................................................................................................. 2
SUBSURFACECONDITIONS........................................................................................................................ 2
HYDROLOGIC CONDITIONS....................................................................................................................... 4
SENSITIVEAREA EVALUATION......................................................................................................... 4
SEISMICHAZARD...................................................................................................................................... 4
EROSIONHAZARD..................................................................................................................................... 4
LANDSLIDE HAZARD/SLOPE STABILITY................................................................................................... 5
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS................................................................................... 5
GENERAL................................................................................................................................................... 5
SLOPEPROTECTION................................................................................................................................... 7
EROSIONCONTROL................................................................................................................................... 7
STRUCTURESETBACKS............................................................................................................................. 7
SITE PREPARATION AND GRADING...........................................................................................................S
FOUNDATIONSUPPORT............................................................................................................................. S
SITEDRAINAGE....................................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 1 — Vicinity Map
Figure 2 — Site Plan
Figure 3 — Cross Section AW
Figure 4 — Cross Section B -B'
Figure 5 — Soil Classification Chart
Figures 6 and 7 — Boring Logs
Figure 8 — Hand Auger Logs
Figure 9 — Effective Setback Detail
Geotechnical Engineering Evaluation
Stern residence Addition
Edmonds, Washington
This report presents the results of our geotechnical engineering investigation and evaluation of the
proposed improvements to the Stern Residence, located at 17019 - 73`d Place West in Edmonds,
Washington, as shown on the vicinity Map in Figure 1. The purpose of this study is to explore and
characterize the subsurface soil and groundwater conditions within the site and provide recommendations
for the proposed improvements. For our use in preparing this report, we have been provided a set of floor
plans titled "Existing Residence — David and Darlene Stern," dated May 16, 2006, prepared by LOT
Design Group.
Project plans include a 12 -foot by 50 -foot, two-story residential addition and 7 -foot by 30 -foot second -
story deck, both located along the eastern side of the existing residence. The residence is located along
the top of a steep eastern facing slope, which has a vertical relief of about 55 feet. Based on floor plans
provided by LOT Design Group, the addition would extend 12 feet east of the existing residence and be
constructed at least partially over sloping ground, utilizing an exaggerated crawl space for storage.
Specific stormwater management and grading plans were not available at the time this report was
prepared.
The purpose of this study is to explore and characterize the site surface and subsurface conditions, and
provide general recommendations for site development. Specifically, our scope of services includes the
following:
1. Review available soils and geologic maps of the area.
2. Explore the subsurface soil and groundwater conditions within the site with two
geotechnical borings to depths of approximately 20 feet using a portable drill rig. The
drill rig was subcontracted by NGA.
3. Map the conditions on the site slope and evaluate slope stability.
4. Provide recommendations for an effective structure setback from the steep slope.
5. Provide general recommendations for site grading and earthwork.
6. Provide recommendations for foundation support of the addition, including deep
foundations.
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7. Provide recommendations for site drainage and erosion control.
8. Document the results of our explorations, findings, conclusions, and recommendations in
a written geotechnical report.
SITE CONDITIONS
Surface Conditions
The property is a rectangular -shaped parcel covering approximately 2,750 square feet. The site measures
roughly 55 feet in the east -west direction and 50 feet in the north -south direction. This is a zero -lot -line
parcel with the land surrounding the site owned by the Homeowners' Association. The proposed
development area will be within the eastern portion of the site behind the existing residence. The
property is bounded to the north and south by residential properties, to the west by 73rd Place West, and to
the east by undeveloped steeply sloping ground.
The proposed development portion of the property is currently occupied by a second -story deck, and
partially covered with cedar shrubs and ivy. Several young alder trees are located at the top of the slope.
It appears that at least a portion of the ground along the top of slope was previously modified/filled to
create a backyard. The slope is vegetated with scattered young to mature deciduous and fir trees,
blackberries and underbrush. We observed thick tree stumps, debris, and fallen trees on the slope, but we
did not observe bowing of the coniferous trees on the slope. A trail, approximately three to four feet wide
has been excavated across the upper third of the slope. The bottom of the slope terminates in a ravine,
which dips at an approximate inclination of 10 degrees to the north.
East of the ravine, the slope continues steeply upwards. Bent conifer trees were observed on this west -
facing slope. We measured the approximate inclination of the east -facing slope using a hand-held
clinometer. The slope inclined at approximately 34 to 40 degrees (68 to 84 percent) and is shown as
Cross-section A -A' in Figure 3. The top of the slope within the proposed development area dips
moderately to the south, as shown in Cross-section B -B,' presented as Figure 4. We did not observe
ponding surface water or seepage emitting from the slope during our June 15, 2006 site visit.
Geology: The Preliminary Surficial Geologic Map of the Edmonds East and Edmonds West ®uadranyles,
Snohomish and Ding Counties, Washington, by Mackie Smith (U.S.G.S., 1975) was referenced for the
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geologic conditions at the site. The site is mapped as Vashon Till (Qt) and Esperance Sand (Qe). The
Vashon Till is described as a non -sorted mixture of clay, silt, sand, and gravel and the Esperance Sand is
described as sand with gravel and trace silt. Our explorations generally encountered dense sand with
varying amounts of silt at depth, consistent with the description of the Esperance Sand.
Explorations: The subsurface conditions within the site were explored on June 15, 2006 by drilling two
borings to 21.5 feet below the existing surface using a portable drill rig. The approximate locations of our
explorations are shown on the Site Plan in Figure 2. A geologist from NGA was present during the
explorations, examined the soils and geologic conditions encountered, obtained samples of the different
soil types, and maintained logs of the borings.
The soils were visually classified in general accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System,
presented in Figure 5. The logs of our explorations are attached to this report and are presented as Figures
6 and 7. We present a brief summary of the subsurface conditions in the following paragraphs. For a
detailed description of the subsurface conditions, the boring logs should be reviewed.
Both explorations encountered a surficial 4.5 to 7.0 foot thick layer of very loose to loose, brown and
gray, silty fine to medium sand with varying amounts of organics and gravel. Plastic and woodchips were
also encountered in these surficial soils which we interpreted as undocumented fill. Below the fill, both
explorations encountered gray, fine to medium sand with varying amounts of silt, interbedded with gray,
silty fine sand. This material graded from medium dense to very dense with depth and we interpreted it to
be native outwash. Both borings were terminated at 21.5 feet in the outwash material.
We excavated three hand augers on the slope. Hand Auger 1 encountered a surficial layer of topsoil
which extended to approximately 0.5 feet below the existing ground surface. Below the topsoil, Hand
Auger 1 encountered loose to medium dense, orange -brown, silty fine to medium sand, which we
interpreted as native outwash. Hand Auger 1 was terminated at a depth of 4.0 feet below the existing
ground surface. Hand Auger 2 encountered a surficial layer of topsoil extending 0.5 feet below the
ground surface. Below the topsoil, Hand Auger 2 encountered loose to medium dense, gray -brown, silty
fine to medium sand with gravel and pieces of compact silty fine sand with gravel. We interpreted this
material to be slope wash. Hand Auger 2 was terminated in the slope wash material at a depth of
approximately 1.5 feet. Hand Auger 3, located near the top of the slope, encountered a surficial layer of
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loose, gray, iron -oxide stained, silty fine sand with gravel. We interpreted this material to be fill. The fill
extended to approximately 2.5 feet below the existing ground surface. Below the fill, Hand Auger 3
encountered a layer of medium dense, light brown, silty fine sand with trace gravel. We interpreted this
material to be weathered native outwash. Hand Auger 3 was terminated in the weathered outwash at a
depth of 3.0 feet.
Hydrologic Conditions
Groundwater was not encountered in our explorations; however, it is our opinion that there is potential for
a perched groundwater condition to develop on this site. Perched water occurs when surface water
infiltrates through less dense, more permeable soils and accumulates on top of underlying, less permeable
soils. On this site, the more permeable soils would consist of loose fill and the clean native sandy
materials. The less permeable materials would consist of the very dense sand with varying amounts of
silt. Perched water does not represent a regional groundwater "table" within the upper soil horizons.
Perched water tends to vary spatially and is dependent upon the amount of rainfall. We would expect the
amount of perched water to decrease during drier times of the year and increase during wetter periods.
SENSITIVE AREA EVALUATION
Seisinic Hazard
Medium dense to very dense outwash soils were encountered underlying the site. Based on the 2003
International Building Code (IBC), the site conditions best fit the description for Site Class D. Hazards
associated with seismic activity include liquefaction potential and amplification of ground motion by soft
deposits. Liquefaction is caused by a rise in pore pressures in a loose, fine sand deposit beneath the
groundwater table. The medium dense to very dense outwash material interpreted to underlie the site has
a low potential for liquefaction or amplification of ground motion.
Erosion Hazard
The erosion hazard criteria used for determination of affected areas includes soil type, slope gradient,
vegetation cover, and groundwater conditions. The erosion sensitivity is related to vegetative cover and
the specific surface soil types, which are related to the underlying geologic soil units. The Soil Survey,
Snohomish County Area Washingion, by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) was reviewed to
determine the erosion hazard of the on-site soils. The site surface soils were classified using the SCS
classification system as Alderwood-Everett gravelly sandy loam, 25 to 70 percent slopes. This unit is
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listed as having a high erosion hazard for exposed soils. We consider the on-site soils on the steep slope
to have a moderate erosion hazard in their current state with a vegetative cover. However, the erosion
hazard on the steep slope would be severe if the vegetation were removed, or if stormwater runoff were
allowed to concentrate and flow over the slope.
LandslideHazard/Slope Stability
The criteria used for evaluation of landslide hazards include soil type, slope gradient, and groundwater
conditions. A steep eastern -facing slope with inclinations ranging from 34 to 40 degrees (68 to 84
percent) is located in the area of the planned improvements. This slope has a vertical relief of
approximately 55 feet. Significant erosion on the slope was not observed, but our explorations
encountered loose fill on the top of slope and slopewash partway down the slope above a walking trail.
We did not observe groundwater seepage emitting from the slope during our site visit.
The core of the site slope is inferred to consist primarily of medium dense to very dense sand.
Inclinations of up to 40 degrees on the slope indicate high strength and internal friction angle within the
underlying unweathered soils. It is our opinion that there is not a significant potential for deep-seated
slope failures within the native materials under current site conditions. Failures and erosion should be
expected on the steep slope, especially within the undocumented fill if conditions are not improved. This
potential could be limited through the maintenance of the vegetation on the steep slope and appropriate
drainage systems. Proper site grading and drainage as well as vegetation management as recommended in
this report should help improve stability conditions. It would be best to improve the density of the fill
found on the slope to reduce sliding potential. We could consult with the designer and/or contractor
regarding this at the time of construction.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
General
It is our opinion from a geotechnical standpoint that the site is compatible with the proposed
development. Our explorations indicate that a layer of loose fill underlies the area of the planned
addition, with competent native soil deposits at depth. The planned residential addition and deck are to be
constructed at least partially over sloping ground, in direct proximity to the steep slope. We consider this
slope to be stable with respect to deep-seated failures, but shallow failures on the slope, especially in the
undocumented fill are possible.
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To protect the proposed development against potential failures on the slope, we recommend that the
eastern and southern foundation footing lines be supported on drilled piers. The piers should extend at
least three feet into the competent native soils, and extend deep enough to provide a horizontal effective
setback distance of 25 feet between the bottom of the piers and the face of the slope, as indicated by the
detail in Figure 9. A minimum pier length of 12 feet should be used for axial capacity considerations.
The piers should consist of a minimum of 16 -inch diameter cast -in place reinforced concrete.
Recommendations for design and installation of the piers are presented in the Drilled Piers subsection of
this report.
The northern footing line of the addition could likely be constructed using shallow foundations; however,
the footings should extend at least three feet into competent medium dense native soil, and the 25 -foot
effective setback criteria should still be achieved. Drilled piers could be used in lieu of the northern
spread footing line. Specific recommendations for shallow foundations are discussed further in the
Foundations subsection of this report. In addition to maintaining the recommended setback distance, the
addition should be structurally tied to the existing residence for added stability.
We recommend that the planned deck be cantilevered off the residence. This would eliminate the need
for deep deck footing excavations through the undocumented fill. Deck supports, if utilized, should
consist of 2 -inch pin piles advanced through the fill down into the native material. Pin piles should
consist of schedule 80 water pipe driven using a 140 -ib jackhammer. Minimum pin pile embedments of
12 feet should be achieved. Also, the piles should be driven until an advancement rate of less than one
inch per minute is reached.
Excavation spoils should not be stockpiled near the slope. For this site, this area would include the entire
backyard. It is prudent that the contractor develop a plan for the immediate removal of the drilled
cuttings from the slope during construction, and a way of catching excavated debris before heading
downslope. Runoff generated within the site should be collected and routed into a permanent discharge
system and not be allowed to flow over the slope. Future vegetation management on the slope should be
the subject of a specific evaluation and a plan approved by the City of Edmonds. Lawn clippings and any
other debris should not be cast over the slope.
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To improve the stability of the top of the slope area, it would be best to remove the existing fill and
replace the fill with competent material. However, this may prove difficult. In this case, the fill face
should be compacted using a heavy hoepack and then covered with erosion control material. The fill
should be monitored, especially during the winter for any signs of movement or distress. Depending on
fill performance, emergency repairs might need to be employed should fill movement be experienced. It
is therefore our opinion that the planned deck should be entirely cantilevered off the residence and not be
supported on pads near the fill. Future fill movement should not impact the addition if the addition is
supported on deep foundations, however, future fill movement could impact any deck supports, even if
pin piles are used.
Slope Protection
Protection of the steep slope should be performed as required by the City of Edmonds. Specifically, we
recommend that the slope not be disturbed or modified through placement of any fill or removal of the
existing vegetation. Any excavation spoils that reach the slope should be removed. Runoff should be
collected in permanent catch basins or yard drains and should be routed into a permanent discharge
system. Under no circumstances should water be allowed to concentrate or flow over the slopes.
Treating the existing fill as described above should help reduce the potential for future slope movement.
Erosion Control
The on-site soils can have moderate to severe erosion potential, depending on how the site is graded and
how water is allowed to concentrate. Best Management Practices (BMPs) should be used to control
erosion. Areas disturbed during construction should be protected from erosion. Measures taken may
include diverting surface water away from the stripped areas. Silt fences or straw bales should be erected
to prevent muddy water from flowing over the site slopes or into the existing storm system. Disturbed
areas should be replanted with vegetation at the end of construction. The vegetation should be maintained
until established. Final grading should incorporate appropriate erosion control measures to route
stormwater runoff away from the top of slope and into appropriate discharge locations.
Uncertainties related to building along the top of steep slopes are typically addressed by the use of
building setbacks. The purpose of the setback is to establish a "buffer zone" between the structure and
the top of the slope so that ample room is allowed for normal slope recession during a reasonable life span
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of the structure. In a general sense, the greater the setback, the lower the risk of slope failures to impact
the structure. From a geological standpoint, the setback dimension is based on the slope's physical
characteristics, such as slope height, slope gradient, soil type, and groundwater conditions. Other factors
such as historical slope activity, rate of regression, and the type and desired life span of the development
are important considerations as well.
Based upon the conditions described above, it is our opinion that the potential for shallow sloughing -type
failures exists on the steep slope. The planned addition will be set back approximately 15 feet from the
top of the slope along the northern end of the site, and constructed over the top of slope to the east. To
reduce the risk of potential slope failures of affecting the structure, the structure should be supported on
foundations extending deep enough to provide a 25 -foot effective setback from the face of the slope to the
bottom of the footings. This will likely mean that the southern and eastern footing lines will have to be
placed on drilled piers to maintain this requirement.
Site Preparation and Grading
Site preparation should consist of the removal of the existing deck and landscaping features, then
stripping any topsoil or organic fill from the development area. The stripped material should be hauled
off site. The stripped material should not be stockpiled near the slope or be used for structural fill. With
granular soils exposed at the ground surface, the site should be prepared for access for the drill rig. This
may include importing rock spalls or crushed rock to temporarily grade the site so that the drilling
equipment has access to the southern portion of the site. Also, initial access for the drilling equipment
will likely be via the northern side yard. The contractor installing the drilled piers should be consulted
regarding necessary site preparation for equipment access.
Foundation Support
Drilled Piers: We recommend that the eastern and southern foundation footing lines be supported on 16 -
inch reinforced concrete piers, extending a minimum of three feet into the medium dense or better native
soils, while satisfying the recommended 25 -foot effective setback from the face of the slope. Also, drilled
piers should extend a minimum of 12 feet below the ground surface to develop sufficient axial capacity.
The remainder of the foundations could be constructed using shallow spread footings extending at least
three feet into the competent native soil.
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Based on the loose fill encountered in our explorations, an open hole drilling method will most likely be
unfeasible. Caving conditions should be anticipated, and pile casing will likely be required. The holes
should be cleaned of any slough or water prior to pouring concrete. We recommend that the concrete be
readily available on site at the time of drilling. The holes should not be left open for any extended period
of time, as sloughing debris and/or groundwater seepage into the excavations may hamper pier
installation.
For a 12 -foot deep drilled pier installed successfully as described above, we recommend using design
axial compression capacities of 14 tons for 16 -inch piers. We should be consulted if higher capacities are
needed. Lateral resistance on the piers could be calculated based on an equivalent fluid density of 150
pounds per cubic foot (pcf) applied to two pile diameters. The upper four feet should be neglected for the
purpose of calculating the lateral resistance due to the existence of loose fill. A qualified structural
engineer licensed in the State of Washington should design the piers. We should be retained to review the
design.
Shallow Foundations: For the portion of the addition supported on shallow spread footings, footings
should extend at least three feet into the native medium dense or better soils. Minimum foundation
widths of 16 and 24 inches should be used for continuous and isolated spread footings, respectively, but
footings should also be sized based on anticipated loads and allowable soil bearing pressure. Standing
water should not be allowed to accumulate in footing trenches. All loose or disturbed soil should be
removed from the foundation excavation prior to placing concrete.
For foundations constructed as outlined above, we recommend an allowable design bearing pressure of
not more than 2,000 pounds per square foot (psf) be used for the footing design for footings founded on
the medium dense or better native soils. A representative of NGA should evaluate the foundation bearing
soil prior to placing footing forms. We should be consulted if higher bearing pressures are needed.
Current Uniform Building Code (UBC) guidelines should be used when considering increased allowable
bearing pressure for short-term transitory wind or seismic loads. Potential foundation settlement using
the recommended allowable bearing pressure is estimated to be less than one inch total and 1/2 inch
differential between adjacent footings or across a distance of about 30 feet, based on our experience with
similar projects.
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Lateral loads may be resisted by friction on the base of the footing and passive resistance against the
subsurface portions of the foundation. A coefficient of friction of 0.35 may be used to calculate the base
friction and should be applied to the vertical dead load only. Passive resistance may be calculated as a
triangular equivalent fluid pressure distribution. An equivalent fluid density of 150 pcf should be used for
passive resistance design for a level ground surface adjacent to the footing. This level surface should
extend a distance equal to at least three times the footing depth. These recommended values incorporate
safety factors of 1.5 and 2.0 applied to the estimated ultimate values for frictional and passive resistance,
respectively. To achieve this value of passive resistance, the foundations should be poured "neat" against
the native medium dense soils or compacted fill should be used as backfill against the front of the footing.
We recommend that the upper one foot of soil be neglected when calculating the passive resistance.
Frictional resistance should be neglected for footings supported on drilled piers.
Site Drainage
Surface Drainage: Final site grades should allow for drainage away from the top of the steep slope and
the residence. We suggest that the finished ground be sloped at a gradient of three -percent minimum for a
distance of at least 10 feet away from slope and the addition. Runoff generated on this site should be
collected and routed into a permanent discharge system or to the bottom of the slope. Under no
circumstances should water be allowed to flow uncontrolled over the slope.
Subsurface Drainage: If groundwater is encountered during construction, we recommend that the
contractor slope the construction area and collect the water into ditches and small sump pits where the
water can be pumped out and routed into a permanent storm drain. We recommend the use of footing
drains around structures. Footing drains should be installed at least one foot below planned finished floor
elevation. The drains should consist of a minimum four -inch -diameter, rigid, slotted or perforated, PVC
pipe surrounded by free -draining material wrapped in a filter fabric. We recommend that the free -
draining material consist of an 18 -inch -wide zone of clean (less than three -percent fines), granular
material placed along the back of walls. Pea gravel is an acceptable drain material or drainage composite
may also be used instead. The free -draining material should extend up the wall to one foot below the
finished surface. The top foot of soil should consist of impermeable soil placed over plastic sheeting or
building paper to minimize surface water or fines migration into the footing drain. Footing drains should
discharge into tightlines leading to an appropriate collection and discharge point with convenient
cleanouts to prolong the useful life of the drains. Roof drains should not be connected to footing drains.
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NGA has prepared this report for Mr. David Stern and his agents for use in the planning and design of the
development planned on this site only. The scope of our work does not include services related to
construction safety precautions and our recommendations are not intended to direct the contractors'
methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures, except as specifically described in our report for
consideration in design. There are possible variations in subsurface conditions between the explorations
and also with time. Our report, conclusions, and interpretations should not be construed as a warranty of
subsurface conditions. A contingency for unanticipated conditions should be included in the budget and
schedule.
We recommend that NGA be retained to review final project plans and provide consultation regarding
structure placement, drilled pier capacities, setback distances, and foundation support. We also
recommend that NGA be retained to provide monitoring and consultation services during construction to
confirm that the conditions encountered are consistent with those indicated by the explorations, to provide
recommendations for design changes should the conditions revealed during the work differ from those
anticipated, and to evaluate whether or not earthwork and foundation installation activities comply with
contract plans and specifications. We should be contacted a minimum of one week prior to construction
activities and could attend pre -construction meetings if requested.
All people who own or occupy homes on hillsides should realize that landslide movements are always a
possibility. The landowner should periodically inspect the slope, especially after a winter storm. If
distress is evident, a geotechnical engineer should be contacted for advice on remedial/preventative
measures. The probability that landsliding will occur is substantially reduced by the proper maintenance
of drainage control measures at the site (the runoff from the roofs should be led to an approved discharge
point). Therefore, the homeowner should take responsibility for performing such maintenance.
Consequently, we recommend that a copy of our report be provided to any future homeowners of the
property if the home is sold.
Within the limitations of scope, schedule, and budget, our services have been performed in accordance
with generally accepted geotechnical engineering practices in effect in this area at the time this report was
prepared. No other warranty, expressed or implied, is made. Our observations, findings, and opinions are
a means to identify and reduce the inherent risks to the owner.
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It has been a pleasure to provide service to you on this project. If you have any questions or require
further information, please call.
Sincerely,
NELSON T CHNIC L ASSOCIATES, INC.
Calvin A. McCaughan, EIT
Senior Staff Engineer
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M Moisture Content
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are not
necessarily
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the use or Interpretation by others of Information presented on this log.
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HAND AUGER ONE
0.0-0.5
DARK BROWN, SILTY FINE SAND WITH ORGANICS AND ROOTS (LOOSE, MOIST)
(TOPSOIL)
0.5-3.5
SM ORANGE -BROWN, SILTY FINE TO MEDIUM SAND WITH TRACE SAND, TRACE
ORGANICS, AND TRACE ROOTS (LOOSE TO MEDIUM DENSE, MOIST)
3.5-4.0
SM GRAY -BROWN, IRON -OXIDE STAINED, SILTY FINE TO MEDIUM SAND WITH TRACE
GRAVEL AND TRACE ORGANICS (MEDIUM DENSE, MOIST)
SAMPLES WERE COLLECTED AT 2.0 AND 3.9 FEET
GROUNDWATER SEEPAGE WAS NOT ENCOUNTERED
HAND AUGER CAVING WAS NOT ENCOUNTERED
HAND AUGER WAS COMPLETED AT 4.0 FEET ON 6/15/06
HAND AUGER TWO
0.0-0.5
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(TOPSOIL)
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FINE SAND WITH GRAVEL (LOOSE TO MEDIUM DENSE, MOIST) (SLOPE WASH)
SAMPLE WAS COLLECTED AT 1.4 FEET
GROUNDWATER SEEPAGE WAS NOT ENCOUNTERED
HAND AUGER CAVING WAS NOT ENCOUNTERED
HAND AUGER WAS COMPLETED AT 1.5 FEET ON 6/15/06
HAND AUGER THREE
0.0-0.2
DARK BROWN, SILTY FINE SAND WITH ORGANICS AND ROOTS (LOOSE, MOIST)
(TOPSOIL)
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2.5-3.0
SM LIGHT BROWN, SILTY FINE SAND WITH TRACE GRAVEL (MEDIUM DENSE, MOIST)
SAMPLES WERE COLLECTED AT 2.0 AND 2.9 FEET
GROUNDWATER SEEPAGE WAS NOT ENCOUNTERED
HAND AUGER CAVING WAS NOT ENCOUNTERED
HAND AUGER WAS COMPLETED AT 3.0 FEET ON 6/15/06
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three feet below bottom of fill.
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F distance from face of slope
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