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Jun 10 2024
CITY OF EDMONDS
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
648 Walnut Street
Single Family Residence
648 Walnut Street
Edmonds, WA 98020
BLD2024-0266
Stormwater Site Plan Report
Prepared for:
Select Homes
Date: February 27, 2024
Revised: June 7, 2024
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Prepared by: Rob Long, PE
RAM Fnginininring, Inr,
19109 3611 Ave W, Suite 103, Lynnwood WA 98036
(425) 678-6960 RAMengineeringinc.com
COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLE
CITY STORMWATER CODE
07/10/2024
Job No. 24-002
648 Walnut Street
Single Family Residence
Introduction: This summary report provides site design information for a single-family residence
at 648 Walnut Street. This report includes stormwater analysis to support permit review and
approval. The property is located on the south side of Walnut Street, in the southwest 1/4 of
Section 24, Township 27N, Range 3E, W.M.
Site Address: Applicant:
648 Walnut Street Select Homes
Edmonds, WA 98020 8304 212t" St SW
Edmonds WA 98026
Tax Parcel Number: Contact: Kayla Clark Nichols
00434209301500 (425) 742-6044
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGES
A. Project Overview.............................................................................................................................. 5
B. Existing Conditions Summary........................................................................................................... 1
C. Developed Site Hydrology................................................................................................................ 5
D. Soils Reports................................................................................................................................... 20
E. Construction SWPPPP Requirements................................................................................................ 2
F. Operation and Maintenance Guidelines............................................................................................ 5
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RAM No. 24-002
648 Walnut Street SFR
Stormwater Site Plan Report
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A. PROJECT OVERVIEW:
This report provides engineering information for the proposed construction of a single family residence
on a 0.19 acre parcel; the project is located on the south side of Walnut Street in the City of Edmonds.
The applicant, Select Homes proposes to remove the existing residence and all existing hard surface to
construct a new single family residence on the project site. This report provides the evaluation for the
new single family residential development.
Summary of Minimum Requirements for Category 1 Project:
Minimum Requirement #1 — Preparation of Stormwater Site Plan. The proposed site development
consists of disturbing the entire 0.19 acres site with the removal of all existing improvements onsite. The
project will create/replace about 4,725 sf of hard surface area; thus, the project is classified as a Category 1
project per the City's classification system. Per ECDC 18.30, Category 1 projects must comply with
Minimum Requirements No. 1 through No. 5. The civil site development plans and this report have been
prepared to address the project's impacts.
Minimum Requirement #2 — Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWPPP). A construction
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been incorporated into the site development plans. A
summary of the site's erosion control measures that evaluates the typical 13 elements of a SWPPP are
included in section E. The total site disturbance area (0.19 ac) of the project will not exceed one acre, thus
a formal Notice of Intent application for NPDES coverage will not be made to the Department of Ecology.
Minimum Requirement #3 —Source Control of Pollution. Specific source controls are not required for
single family residential sites. General requirements for these sites include preventing the discharge of
pollutants to the City's storm drainage system per Edmonds City Code Chapter 7.200 (Illicit Discharges).
This includes common household items such as pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, detergents and fluids
from vehicle maintenance.
Single family residences shall incorporate DOE's S411 BMPs for landscape and lawn vegetation
management. Lawn and vegetation management can include control of objectionable weeds, insects,
mold, bacteria, and other pests with pesticides. Examples include weed control on golf course lawns,
access roads, and utility corridors and during landscaping; sap stain and insect control on lumber and logs;
rooftop moss removal; killing nuisance rodents; fungicide application to patio decks, and residential
lawn/plant care. It is possible to release toxic pesticides such as pentachlorophenol, carbamates, and
organometallics to the environment by leaching and dripping from treated parts, container leaks, product
misuse, and outside storage of pesticide contaminated materials and equipment. Poor management of the
vegetation and poor application of pesticides or fertilizers can cause appreciable stormwater
contamination.
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Stormwater Site Plan Report
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Minimum Requirement #4 —Preservation of Natural Drainage Systems and Outfalls. The natural flow
path and outfall of the site generally slopes northerly to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4)
within Walnut Street. Stormwater runoff is collected along the south gutter line and the stormwater pipe
and catch basin (MS4) along Walnut Street. The MS4 flows westerly down Walnut Street. The project will
discharge to the existing MS4 within Walnut Street and therefore maintain the site's natural outfall.
Additional discussion of the downstream path is included in Section C below.
Minimum Requirement #5 — Onsite Stormwater Management. The proposed project is a category 1
project, thus is subject to the City's on -site stormwater management BMPs found in "List No. 1" in the
City's code. A site -specific geotechnical evaluation of the site's soils and groundwater conditions
demonstrates/recommends that infiltration is a not a viable option for stormwater management onsite.
The project geotechnical evaluation recommends infiltration not be utilized due to relatively shallow
groundwater conditions found onsite.
Additionally, adequate flow length paths are not available for any dispersion type BMP. Only post
construction soil amendment and BMP detention pipe are proposed for onsite stormwater BMP. A
summary table of the project Stormwater Management BMPs are provided below.
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648 Walnut Street SFR
Stormwater Site Plan Report
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MR#5 Stormwater Management BMP List No. 1 Evaluation
Lawn and landscaped areas:
BMP
Viable
Limitations / Infeasibility Criteria
BMP T5.13: Post -Construction Soil Quality and Depth
Limitation: Considered infeasible on slopes greater than 33
(Volume V, Chapter 11)
Yes
percent are present., BMP T5.13 shall be applied to the site
post construction.
Roofs:
BMP T5.30: Full Dispersion
Infeasibility: A viable vegetated flow path 50 or 100 feet
(Volume V, Chapter 3)
NO
and less than 20% is not achievable onsite.
BMP T5.10A: Downspout Full Infiltration Systems
Infeasibility: The project geotechnical evaluation
(Volume V, Chapter 4)
No
recommends infiltration not be used due to the relatively
shall groundwater (moist soil) conditions and fill soils.
BMP T5.14 Rain Gardens
Infeasibility: The project geotechnical evaluation
(Volume V, Chapter 11) or
No
recommends infiltration not be used due to the relatively
BMP T7.30: Bioretention
shall groundwater (moist soil) conditions and fill soils.
(Volume V, Chapter 7)
BMP T5.106: Downspout Dispersion Systems
NO
Infeasibility: A viable vegetated flow path 50 or 100 feet
(Volume V, Chapter 4)
and less than 20% is not achievable onsite.
Detention Vaults or Pipes
A detention vault/pipe is viable and proposed to meet
(Edmonds Stormwater Addendum)
Yes
Minimum Requirement No. 5.
BMP T5.10C: Perforated Stub -out
Infeasibility: The project geotechnical evaluation
(Volume V, Chapter 4)
No
recommends infiltration not be used due to the relatively
shall groundwater (moist soil) conditions and fill soils.
Other Hard Surfaces:
BMP T5.30: Full Dispersion
Infeasibility: A viable vegetated flow path 50 or 100 feet
(Volume V, Chapter 3)
NO
and less than 20% is not achievable onsite.
BMP T5.10A: Full Infiltration
Infeasibility: The project geotechnical evaluation
(Volume V, Chapter 4)
No
recommends infiltration not be used due to the relatively
BMP T5.15: Permeable Pavement
shall groundwater (moist soil) conditions and fill soils.
(Volume V, Chapter 5)
BMP T5.14 Rain Gardens
Infeasibility: The project geotechnical evaluation
(Volume V, Chapter 11) or
No
recommends infiltration not be used due to the relatively
BMP T7.30: Bioretention
shall groundwater (moist soil) conditions and fill soils.
(Volume V, Chapter 7)
BMP T5.12: Sheet Flow Dispersion
Infeasibility: A viable vegetated flow path 50 or 100 feet
(Volume V, Chapter 3)
NO
and less than 20% is not achievable onsite.
Detention Vaults or Pipes
A detention vault/pipe is viable and proposed to meet
(Edmonds Stormwater Addendum)
Yes
Minimum Requirement No. 5.
The project geotechnical report (attached below) includes two test pits that demonstrate the inadequate
soils to implement infiltration based storm water BMPs including rain gardens and permeable pavements.
Both test pits reveal the first 1.5 to 2.5 feet is fill and then the next soil horizon containing moist to wet
weathered advance outwash soils (evidence of shallow/seasonal groundwater). It is noted that "moist to
wet" soils were observed in July 2020, a summer month when typically lower seasonal ground water is
present. Fill and "moist to wet" soils are not conducive to rain gardens and permeable pavements and are
considered infeasible for design.
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648 Walnut Street SFR
Stormwater Site Plan Report
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648 Walnut Street SFR
Stormwater Site Plan Report
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS SUMMARY
Existing Conditions. The total site consists of 8,381 sf (0.19 acres) and is currently occupied by an existing
single-family residence. The site's access is from Walnut Street along the north boundary of the subject
site. The existing house is surrounded by grass lawn and landscape areas. The site is surrounded by single
family residences to the west, south and east; and Walnut Street along the north boundary of the site (see
aerial photo below).
In accordance with the site's geotechnical report evaluation, the site slopes gently downward from
southeast to northwest at magnitudes of less than 10 percent and relief of about 15 feet. There is a short
steep slope area on properties south of the subject property. These slope areas are well vegetated and
locally developed with walls/structures. The slope area has magnitudes of 50 to 80 percent and relief of
about 20 feet.
No defined drainage courses are found on -site, and stormwater runoff would sheet flow northerly
towards Walnut Street; no stream or wetlands are located onsite. Additional discussion of the local
drainage basin and downstream path is discussed in Section C of this report.
Soils: In accordance with the project's site -specific geotechnical engineering evaluation by Cobalt Geosciences
the on -site soils consist of poorly graded sand with gravel and silt (USCS: SM / SP) advance outwash deposits
with some areas of fill. Groundwater was encountered approximately 3.5 to 4 feet below grade in the test
pits, and it is anticipated that the seasonal high groundwater table may be within 3 feet of the ground surface
during the wet season. The subject site is generally consistent with Alderwood-Urban land complex series soil.
Full soils description is included in the project's site specific geotechnical engineering study by Cobalt
Geosciences.
Aerial Photo (City of Edmonds GIS, 2022 photo)
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C. DEVELOPED SITE HYDROLOGY:
Developed Conditions. The proposed project includes the construction of a single family residence with
associated driveway and utilities. All existing structures and impervious (hard) surface onsite will be
removed/replaced with the site development; landscaping and grass lawn around the new residence will
stabilize the site upon building construction.
The project proposes to create and/or replace 4,725 sf of hard surface with the complete site
development, all existing hard surface will be removed with the project site development. The following is
a summary of the proposed new/replaced hard surface areas:
Total Hard Surface to Mitigated = 4,725 sf (0.108 ac)
Roof Area = 2,680 sf
Walkway/Patio Area = 225 sf
Driveway Area = 880 sf
Total Site = 3,785 sf
Offsite Utility Tench Cuts/Replace Pavement = 940 sf
Total Pervious Surface (Lawn/Landscape) = 4,661 sf (0.108 ac)
In accordance with the Edmonds City Code (18.30) Category 1 projects shall meet MR#5 (see discussion in
Section A above) and provide on -site stormwater management. To meet these criteria, the proposed hard
surfaces of the site shall implement BMPs from "List No. 1" or meet the LID performance standard.
As discussed above in the MR#5 evaluation above in Section A, and individual lot stormwater BMP
detention pipe (Edmonds Storm water Addendum Section 6.3) will be utilized to manage the project's
new/replaced hard surfaces. BMP T5.13: Post -Construction Soil Quality and Depth will be applied to the
disturbed pervious areas of the site development.
The total proposed new replaced hard surface of 4,725 sf will be mitigated with an individual lot detention
pipe systems. The onsite detention pipe systems have been sized in accordance with the Edmonds
Storm water Addendum simplified sizing approach, below is a summary of the system:
Detention Pipe Sizing Calculations:
■ Hard Surface = 4,725 sf
■ Required 36" Detention Pipe = 37.8 ft (0.008 x 4,725 sf)1
■ Provided 36" Detention Pipe = 38 ft
1. Per Edmonds Stormwater Addendum simplified sizing approach Section 6.3.1.
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RAM No. 24-002
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Stormwater Site Plan Report
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(PER EDMONDS STORMWA7FR ADDENDUM 6.3.1)
Additionally, all disturbed pervious (lawn and landscape) areas will preserve or restore the health and water -
holding capacity of the soils by compost -amending (Per DOE BMP T5.13: Post -Construction Soil Quality and
Depth). See attached City of Edmonds Standard Detail SD-642 criteria for BMP T5.13: Post -Construction Soil
Quality and Depth.
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Stormwater Site Plan Report
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UNDISTURBED
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GENERAL NOTES:
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QUALITY AND DEPTH
REVISION DATE
APRIL 2021
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Offsite Basin Analysis. The site is located in the Shellabarger Creek watershed basin. The Shellabarger
Creek basin is an urban basin that collects stormwater runoff from primarily residential areas in the City
Edmonds and ultimately discharges flow westerly to Puget Sound (see attached watershed map).
The subject site slopes north and sheet flows site runoff to the municipal separate storm sewer system
(MS4) within Walnut Street. Stormwater runoff is collected along the south gutter line and the
stormwater pipe and catch basin (MS4) along Walnut Street. The MS4 flows westerly down Walnut Street
and then turns north at 6th Avenue S, about 500 feet from the site. The MS4 stormwater pipe system
continues north along 6th Avenue S to Dayton Street, and then is directed westerly. At 3rd Avenue S the
MSR turns south and discharges to the open channel of Shellabarger Shell Creek about 3,900 feet from the
site.
The Shellabarger Creek continues in a westerly direction and eventually discharges into the Puget Sound
about 1.8 miles from the site near the City of Edmonds Marina Beach Park. See the Downstream Drainage
Facility Map and Watershed Basin Map, delineating the downstream path attached below.
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D. SOILS REPORTS:
1. Geotechnical Evaluation Letter
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Geotechnical Investigation
Proposed Residential Development
648 Walnut Street
Edmonds, Washington
August 2, 2020
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Table of Contents
i.o INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................
1
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION..............................................................................................
1
3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................
1
4.o FIELD INVESTIGATION...............................................................................................
2
4.1.1 Site Investigation Program...................................................................................
2
5.o SOIL AND GROUNDWATER CONDITIONS..............................................................
2
5.1.1 Area Geology........................................................................................................
2
5.1.2 Groundwater........................................................................................................
3
6.o GEOLOGIC HAZARDS...................................................................................................
3
6.1 Erosion Hazard....................................................................................................
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6.2 Seismic Hazard....................................................................................................
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7.o DISCUSSION...................................................................................................................
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7.1.1 General.................................................................................................................4
8.o RECOMMENDATIONS..................................................................................................
4
8.1.1 Site Preparation...................................................................................................
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8.1.2 Temporary Excavations........................................................................................
4
8.1.3 Erosion and Sediment Control..............................................................................
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8.1.4 Foundation Design...............................................................................................
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8.1.5 Stormwater Management.....................................................................................
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8.1.6 Slab-on-Grade......................................................................................................
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8.1.E Groundwater Influence on Construction..............................................................
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8.1.8 Utilities................................................................................................................
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9.o CONSTRUCTION FIELD REVIEWS............................................................................ 8
1o.o CLOSURE.................................................................................................................... 9
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A — Statement of General Conditions
Appendix B — Figures
Appendix C — Exploration Logs
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1.o Introduction
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In accordance with your authorization, Cobalt Geosciences, LLC (Cobalt) has completed a geotechnical
investigation for the proposed residential development located at 648 Walnut Street in Edmonds,
Washington (Figure 1).
The purpose of the geotechnical investigation was to identify subsurface conditions and to provide
geotechnical recommendations for foundation design, stormwater management, earthwork, soil
compaction, and suitability of the on -site soils for use as fill.
The scope of work for the geotechnical evaluation consisted of a site investigation followed by engineering
analyses to prepare this report. Recommendations presented herein pertain to various geotechnical
aspects of the proposed development, including foundation support of the new building and stormwater
management.
2.o Project Description
The project includes construction of a new single-family residence in the north -central portion of the
property.
Anticipated building loads are expected to be light to moderate and site grading will include cuts and fills
on the order of 4 feet or less. Stormwater management will include infiltration devices, if feasible. We
should be provided with the final plans when they become available.
3.0 Site Description
The site is located at 648 Walnut Street in Edmonds, Washington (Figure 1). The property consists of
two adjoining parcels (No.'s 00434209301500 & 27032500202600) with a total area of about 0.25 acres.
The north -central portion of the property is developed with a residence. There is a joint -use driveway
near the east property line on an adjacent property. The remainder of the property is undeveloped and
vegetated with grasses, bushes, blackberry vines, ferns, ivy, and sparse trees.
The site slopes gently downward from southeast to northwest at magnitudes of less than io percent and
relief of about 15 feet. There is a short steep slope area on properties south of the subject property. These
slope areas are well vegetated and locally developed with walls/structures. The slope area has magnitudes
Of 50 to 8o percent and relief of about 20 feet. The toe of this slope is located at least 70 feet from the area
of the proposed residence (closest point).
The site is bordered to the east, west, and south by residential developments and to the north by Walnut
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4.o Field Investigation
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4.1.1 Site Investigation Program
The geotechnical field investigation program was completed on July 16, 202o and included excavating
and sampling two test pits within the property for subsurface analysis.
The soils encountered were logged in the field and are described in accordance with the Unified Soil
Classification System (USCS).
A Cobalt Geosciences field representative conducted the explorations, collected disturbed soil samples,
classified the encountered soils, kept a detailed log of the explorations, and observed and recorded
pertinent site features.
The results of the sampling are presented on the exploration logs enclosed in Appendix C.
5.0 Soil and Groundwater Conditions
5.1.1 Area Geology
The site lies within the Puget Lowland. The lowland is part of a regional north -south trending trough that
extends from southwestern British Columbia to near Eugene, Oregon. North of Olympia, Washington,
this lowland is glacially carved, with a depositional and erosional history including at least four separate
glacial advances/retreats. The Puget Lowland is bounded to the west by the Olympic Mountains and to
the east by the Cascade Range. The lowland is filled with glacial and non -glacial sediments consisting of
interbedded gravel, sand, silt, till, and peat lenses.
The Geologic Map of Washington — Northwest Quadrant, indicates that the site is underlain by Vashon
Advance Outwash.
Vashon Advance Outwash consists of poorly graded sand and are typically permeable. These soils are
typically medium dense to very dense and are often underlain by silt and clay of either Pre -Fraser
Deposits, Pre -Olympia Deposits, or Transitional Beds. In this area, Transitional Beds underlie the
outwash. Groundwater is common at or near this contact.
Explorations
The test pits encountered about 6 inches of grass and topsoil underlain by approximately 3 to 4 feet of
loose to medium dense, silty -fine to medium grained sand with organics and gravel (Fill and Weathered
Outwash). These materials were underlain by medium dense to very dense, fine to medium grained sand
with gravel and silt (Advance Outwash), which continued to the termination depths of the test pits.
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5.1.2 Groundwater
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Groundwater was encountered approximately 3.5 to 4 feet below grade in the test pits. We anticipate that
the seasonal high groundwater table may be within 3 feet of the ground surface during the wet season.
Groundwater appears to be perched on the underlying Transitional Beds or a silt/clay interbed at the base
of the outwash.
Water table elevations often fluctuate over time. The groundwater level will depend on a variety of factors
that may include seasonal precipitation, irrigation, land use, climatic conditions and soil permeability.
Water levels at the time of the field investigation may be different from those encountered during the
construction phase of the project.
6.o Geologic Hazards
6a Erosion Hazard
The Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) maps for Snohomish County indicate that the site is
underlain by Alderwood-Urban land complex (8 to 15 percent slopes). These soils would have a slight to
moderate erosion potential in a disturbed state, depending on the slope magnitude.
It is our opinion that soil erosion potential at this project site can be reduced through landscaping and
surface water runoff control. Typically erosion of exposed soils will be most noticeable during periods of
rainfall and may be controlled by the use of normal temporary erosion control measures, such as silt
fences, hay bales, mulching, control ditches and diversion trenches. The typical wet weather season, with
regard to site grading, is from October 31st to April is'. Erosion control measures should be in place before
the onset of wet weather.
6.2 Seismic Hazard
The overall subsurface profile corresponds to a Site Class D as defined by Table 1613.5.2 of the 2015
International Building Code (2015 IBC). A Site Class D applies to an overall profile consisting of dense to
very dense soils within the upper too feet.
We referenced the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program Website to obtain values
for Ss, S,, FQ. The USGS website includes the most updated published data on seismic conditions. The site
specific seismic design parameters and adjusted maximum spectral response acceleration parameters are
as follows:
PGA (Peak Ground Acceleration, in percent of g)
Ss 128.40% of g
S, 45.20% of g
FA 1.2
Additional seismic considerations include liquefaction potential and amplification of ground motions by
soft/loose soil deposits. The liquefaction potential is highest for loose sand with a high groundwater table.
The relatively dense soil deposits that underlie the site have a low liquefaction potential.
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7.o DISCUSSION
7.1.1 General
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The site is underlain by areas of fill and at depth by weathered and unweathered advance outwash. The
proposed residential structure may be supported on a shallow foundation system bearing on medium
dense or firmer native soils and/or structural fill placed on suitable native soils. Local overexcavation of
fill and/or loose soils may be necessary below proposed foundation elements.
Infiltration of stormwater runoff is not feasible due to a shallow groundwater table. Rain gardens or
permeable pavements could be considered, if necessary. We recommend direction connection to City
infrastructure for a majority of the collected runoff.
While there is a localized steep slope extending downward toward the south property line, the proposed
structure will be setback at least 70 feet from the toe of this slope. Landslide run out, if sloughing were to
occur in this area, would not affect the proposed building.
8.o Recommendations
8.m Site Preparation
Trees, shrubs and other vegetation should be removed prior to stripping of surficial organic -rich soil and
fill. Based on observations from the site investigation program, it is anticipated that the stripping depth
will be 6 to 12 inches. Deeper excavations will be necessary below large trees and in any areas underlain
by undocumented fill materials.
The native soils consist of silty -sand with gravel and poorly graded sand with gravel. These soils may be
used as structural fill provided they achieve compaction requirements and are within 3 percent of the
optimum moisture. Some of these soils may only be suitable for use as fill during the summer months, as
they will be above the optimum moisture levels in their current state. These soils are variably moisture
sensitive and may degrade during periods of wet weather and under equipment traffic.
Imported structural fill should consist of a sand and gravel mixture with a maximum grain size of 3 inches
and less than 5 percent fines (material passing the U.S. Standard No. 200 Sieve). Structural fill should be
placed in maximum lift thicknesses of 12 inches and should be compacted to a minimum of 95 percent of
the modified proctor maximum dry density, as determined by the ASTM D 1557 test method.
8.1.2 Temporary Excavations
Based on our understanding of the project, we anticipate that the grading could include local cuts on the
order of approximately 4 feet or less for foundation and utility placement. Any deeper excavations should
be sloped no steeper than 1.5H:1V in loose soils, 1H:1V in medium dense native soils and 3/4H:iV in
dense to very dense native soils above the groundwater table. If an excavation is subject to heavy
vibration or surcharge loads, we recommend that the excavations be sloped no steeper than 2H:iV, where
room permits.
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Temporary cuts should be in accordance with the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Part N,
Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring. Temporary slopes should be visually inspected daily by a qualified
person during construction activities and the inspections should be documented in daily reports. The
contractor is responsible for maintaining the stability of the temporary cut slopes and reducing slope
erosion during construction.
Temporary cut slopes should be covered with visqueen to help reduce erosion during wet weather, and the
slopes should be closely monitored until the permanent retaining systems or slope configurations are
complete. Materials should not be stored or equipment operated within io feet of the top of any
temporary cut slope.
Soil conditions may not be completely known from the geotechnical investigation. In the case of
temporary cuts, the existing soil conditions may not be completely revealed until the excavation work
exposes the soil. Typically, as excavation work progresses the maximum inclination of temporary slopes
will need to be re-evaluated by the geotechnical engineer so that supplemental recommendations can be
made. Soil and groundwater conditions can be highly variable. Scheduling for soil work will need to be
adjustable, to deal with unanticipated conditions, so that the project can proceed and required deadlines
can be met.
If any variations or undesirable conditions are encountered during construction, we should be notified so
that supplemental recommendations can be made. If room constraints or groundwater conditions do not
permit temporary slopes to be cut to the maximum angles allowed by the WAC, temporary shoring
systems may be required. The contractor should be responsible for developing temporary shoring
systems, if needed. We recommend that Cobalt Geosciences and the project structural engineer review
temporary shoring designs prior to installation, to verify the suitability of the proposed systems.
8.1.3 Erosion and Sediment Control
Erosion and sediment control (ESC) is used to reduce the transportation of eroded sediment to wetlands,
streams, lakes, drainage systems, and adjacent properties. Erosion and sediment control measures
should be implemented and these measures should be in general accordance with local regulations. At a
minimum, the following basic recommendations should be incorporated into the design of the erosion
and sediment control features for the site:
• Schedule the soil, foundation, utility, and other work requiring excavation or the disturbance of the
site soils, to take place during the dry season (generally May through September). However, provided
precautions are taken using Best Management Practices (BMP's), grading activities can be completed
during the wet season (generally October through April).
• All site work should be completed and stabilized as quickly as possible.
• Additional perimeter erosion and sediment control features may be required to reduce the possibility
of sediment entering the surface water. This may include additional silt fences, silt fences with a
higher Apparent Opening Size (AOS), construction of a berm, or other filtration systems.
• Any runoff generated by dewatering discharge should be treated through construction of a sediment
trap if there is sufficient space. If space is limited other filtration methods will need to be
incorporated.
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8.1.4 Foundation Design
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The proposed residential building may be supported on a shallow spread footing foundation system
bearing on undisturbed medium dense or firmer native soils or on properly compacted structural fill
placed on the suitable native soils. If structural fill is used to support foundations, then the zone of
structural fill should extend beyond the faces of the footing a lateral distance at least equal to the
thickness of the structural fill.
For shallow foundation support, we recommend widths of at least 16 and 24 inches, respectively, for
continuous wall and isolated column footings supporting the proposed structure. Provided that the
footings are supported as recommended above, a net allowable bearing pressure of 2,500 pounds per
square foot (psf) may be used for design.
A 1/3 increase in the above value may be used for short duration loads, such as those imposed by wind
and seismic events. Structural fill placed on bearing, native subgrade should be compacted to at least 95
percent of the maximum dry density based on ASTM Test Method D1557. Footing excavations should be
inspected to verify that the foundations will bear on suitable material.
Exterior footings should have a minimum depth of 18 inches below pad subgrade (soil grade) or adjacent
exterior grade, whichever is lower. Interior footings should have a minimum depth of 12 inches below pad
subgrade (soil grade) or adjacent exterior grade, whichever is lower.
If constructed as recommended, the total foundation settlement is not expected to exceed 1 inch.
Differential settlement, along a 25-foot exterior wall footing, or between adjoining column footings,
should be less than 1/2 inch. This translates to an angular distortion of 0.002. Most settlement is
expected to occur during construction, as the loads are applied. However, additional post -construction
settlement may occur if the foundation soils are flooded or saturated. All footing excavations should be
observed by a qualified geotechnical consultant.
Resistance to lateral footing displacement can be determined using an allowable friction factor of 0.40
acting between the base of foundations and the supporting subgrades. Lateral resistance for footings can
also be developed using an allowable equivalent fluid passive pressure of 225 pounds per cubic foot (pcf)
acting against the appropriate vertical footing faces (neglect the upper 12 inches below grade in exterior
areas).
The allowable friction factor and allowable equivalent fluid passive pressure values include a factor of
safety of 1.5. The frictional and passive resistance of the soil may be combined without reduction in
determining the total lateral resistance.
Care should be taken to prevent wetting or drying of the bearing materials during construction. Any
extremely wet or dry materials, or any loose or disturbed materials at the bottom of the footing
excavations, should be removed prior to placing concrete. The potential for wetting or drying of the
bearing materials can be reduced by pouring concrete as soon as possible after completing the footing
excavation and evaluating the bearing surface by the geotechnical engineer or his representative.
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8.1.5 Stormwater Management
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The site is underlain by advance outwash. Groundwater was encountered in the test pits at shallow
depths and there is inadequate clearance for infiltration systems above the groundwater table. It was not
necessary to perform an infiltration test due to the lack of clearance above groundwater. Shallow systems
such as rain gardens or permeable pavements could be considered, if necessary.
Otherwise, we recommend direct connection of stormwater collection devices to be tightlined (via
perforated connection) to City infrastructure in Walnut Street. We can provide additional
recommendations once a civil plan has been prepared.
We should be provided with final plans for review to determine if the intent of our recommendations has
been incorporated or if additional modifications are needed.
8.1.6 Slab -on -Grade
We recommend that the upper 18 inches of the existing fill and/or native soils within slab areas be re -
compacted to at least 95 percent of the modified proctor (ASTM D1557 Test Method).
Often, a vapor barrier is considered below concrete slab areas. However, the usage of a vapor barrier could
result in curling of the concrete slab at joints. Floor covers sensitive to moisture typically requires the
usage of a vapor barrier. A materials or structural engineer should be consulted regarding the detailing of
the vapor barrier below concrete slabs. Exterior slabs typically do not utilize vapor barriers.
The American Concrete Institutes ACI 36oR-o6 Design of Slabs on Grade and ACI 302.1R-04 Guide for
Concrete Floor and Slab Construction are recommended references for vapor barrier selection and floor
slab detailing. A minimum 4 inch thick capillary break should be placed over the prepared subgrade.
This may consist of pea gravel or 5/8 inch clean angular rock.
Slabs on grade may be designed using a coefficient of subgrade reaction of 18o pounds per cubic inch (pci)
assuming the slab -on -grade base course is underlain by structural fill placed and compacted as outlined in
Section 8.1. A 4 inch thick capillary break material should be placed over the prepared subgrade. This
could include pea gravel or 5/8 inch clean angular rock.
A perimeter drainage system is recommended unless interior slab areas are elevated a minimum of 12
inches above adjacent exterior grades. If installed, a perimeter drainage system should consist of a 4 inch
diameter perforated drain pipe surrounded by a minimum 6 inches of drain rock wrapped in a non -woven
geosynthetic filter fabric to reduce migration of soil particles into the drainage system. The perimeter
drainage system should discharge by gravity flow to a suitable stormwater system.
Exterior grades surrounding buildings should be sloped at a minimum of one percent to facilitate surface
water flow away from the building and preferably with a relatively impermeable surface cover
immediately adjacent to the building.
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8.1.7 Groundwater Influence on Construction
Groundwater was encountered approximately 3.5 to 4 feet below grade in the test pits. We anticipate that
the seasonal high groundwater table may be within 3 feet of the ground surface during the wet season.
Groundwater appears to be perched on the underlying Transitional Beds or a silt/clay interbed at the base
of the outwash.
If groundwater is encountered, we anticipate that sump excavations and small diameter pumps systems
will adequately de -water short-term excavations, if required. Any system should be designed by the
contractor. We can provide additional recommendations upon request.
8.1.8 Utilities
Utility trenches should be excavated according to accepted engineering practices following OSHA
(Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards, by a contractor experienced in such work.
The contractor is responsible for the safety of open trenches. Traffic and vibration adjacent to trench
walls should be reduced; cyclic wetting and drying of excavation side slopes should be avoided.
Depending upon the location and depth of some utility trenches, groundwater flow into open excavations
could be experienced, especially during or shortly following periods of precipitation.
In general, silty and sandy soils were encountered at shallow depths in the explorations at this site. These
soils have low cohesion and density and will have a tendency to cave or slough in excavations. Shoring or
sloping back trench sidewalls is required within these soils in excavations greater than 4 feet deep.
All utility trench backfill should consist of imported structural fill or suitable on site soils. Utility trench
backfill placed in or adjacent to buildings and exterior slabs should be compacted to at least 95 percent of
the maximum dry density based on ASTM Test Method D1557. The upper 5 feet of utility trench backfill
placed in pavement areas should be compacted to at least 95 percent of the maximum dry density based
on ASTM Test Method D1557. Below 5 feet, utility trench backfill in pavement areas should be compacted
to at least 90 percent of the maximum dry density based on ASTM Test Method D1557. Pipe bedding
should be in accordance with the pipe manufacturer's recommendations.
The contractor is responsible for removing all water -sensitive soils from the trenches regardless of the
backfill location and compaction requirements. Depending on the depth and location of the proposed
utilities, we anticipate the need to re -compact existing fill soils below the utility structures and pipes. The
contractor should use appropriate equipment and methods to avoid damage to the utilities and/or
structures during fill placement and compaction procedures.
9.o Construction Field Reviews
Cobalt Geosciences should be retained to provide part time field review during construction in order to
verify that the soil conditions encountered are consistent with our design assumptions and that the intent
of our recommendations is being met. This will require field and engineering review to:
■ Monitor and test structural fill placement and soil compaction
■ Observe bearing capacity at foundation locations
■ Observe slab -on -grade preparation
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■ Verify foundation drains
■ Observe excavation stability
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Geotechnical design services should also be anticipated during the subsequent final design phase to
support the structural design and address specific issues arising during this phase. Field and engineering
review services will also be required during the construction phase in order to provide a Final Letter for
the project.
m o Closure
This report was prepared for the exclusive use of Rick Cuevas and his appointed consultants. Any use of
this report or the material contained herein by third parties, or for other than the intended purpose,
should first be approved in writing by Cobalt Geosciences, LLC.
The recommendations contained in this report are based on assumed continuity of soils with those of our
test holes, and assumed structural loads. Cobalt Geosciences should be provided with final architectural
and civil drawings when they become available in order that we may review our design recommendations
and advise of any revisions, if necessary.
Use of this report is subject to the Statement of General Conditions provided in Appendix A. It is the
responsibility of Rick Cuevas who is identified as "the Client" within the Statement of General Conditions,
and its agents to review the conditions and to notify Cobalt Geosciences should any of these not be
satisfied.
Respectfully submitted,
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USE OF THIS REPORT: This report has been prepared for the sole benefit of the Client or its agent and
may not be used by any third party without the express written consent of Cobalt Geosciences and the
Client. Any use which a third parry makes of this report is the responsibility of such third party.
BASIS OF THE REPORT: The information, opinions, and/or recommendations made in this report are
in accordance with Cobalt Geosciences present understanding of the site specific project as described by
the Client. The applicability of these is restricted to the site conditions encountered at the time of the
investigation or study. If the proposed site specific project differs or is modified from what is described in
this report or if the site conditions are altered, this report is no longer valid unless Cobalt Geosciences is
requested by the Client to review and revise the report to reflect the differing or modified project specifics
and/or the altered site conditions.
STANDARD OF CARE: Preparation of this report, and all associated work, was carried out in
accordance with the normally accepted standard of care in the state of execution for the specific
professional service provided to the Client. No other warranty is made.
INTERPRETATION OF SITE CONDITIONS: Soil, rock, or other material descriptions, and
statements regarding their condition, made in this report are based on site conditions encountered by
Cobalt Geosciences at the time of the work and at the specific testing and/or sampling locations.
Classifications and statements of condition have been made in accordance with normally accepted
practices which are judgmental in nature; no specific description should be considered exact, but rather
reflective of the anticipated material behavior. Extrapolation of in situ conditions can only be made to
some limited extent beyond the sampling or test points. The extent depends on variability of the soil, rock
and groundwater conditions as influenced by geological processes, construction activity, and site use.
VARYING OR UNEXPECTED CONDITIONS: Should any site or subsurface conditions be
encountered that are different from those described in this report or encountered at the test locations,
Cobalt Geosciences must be notified immediately to assess if the varying or unexpected conditions are
substantial and if reassessments of the report conclusions or recommendations are required. Cobalt
Geosciences will not be responsible to any party for damages incurred as a result of failing to notify Cobalt
Geosciences that differing site or sub -surface conditions are present upon becoming aware of such
conditions.
PLANNING, DESIGN, OR CONSTRUCTION: Development or design plans and specifications
should be reviewed by Cobalt Geosciences, sufficiently ahead of initiating the next project stage (property
acquisition, tender, construction, etc), to confirm that this report completely addresses the elaborated
project specifics and that the contents of this report have been properly interpreted. Specialty quality
assurance services (field observations and testing) during construction are a necessary part of the
evaluation of sub -subsurface conditions and site preparation works. Site work relating to the
recommendations included in this report should only be carried out in the presence of a qualified
geotechnical engineer; Cobalt Geosciences cannot be responsible for site work carried out without being
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APPENDIX B
Figures: Vicinity Map, Site Plan
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APPENDIX C
Exploration Logs
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Unified Soil Classification System (USCS)
MAJOR DIVISIONS
SYMBOL
TYPICAL DESCRIPTION
Clean Gravels
GW
Well -graded gravels, gravels, gravel -sand mixtures, little or no fines
Gravels
(less than 5%
GP
(more than 50%
fines)
Poorly graded gravels, gravel -sand mixtures, little or no fines
of coarse fraction
GM
retained on No. 4
Gravels with
Silty gravels, gravel -sand -silt mixtures
COARSE
sieve)
Fines
GC
Clayey gravels, gravel -sand -clay mixtures
GRAINED
(more than 12%
fines)
SOILS
(more than 50%
sw
retained on
Clean Sands
Well -graded sands, gravelly sands, little or no fines
No. 200 sieve)
Sands
(less than 5%
sP
(50% or more
fines)
Poorly graded sand, gravelly sands, little or no fines
of coarse fraction
passes the No. 4
sieve)
Sands with
sM
Silty sands, sand -silt mixtures
Fines
sc
(more than 12%
fines)
Clayey sands, sand -clay mixtures
ML
Inorganic silts of low to medium plasticity, sandy silts, gravelly silts,
or clayey silts with slight plasticity
Silts and Clays
(liquid limit less
Inorganic
cL
Inorganic clays of low to medium plasticity, gravelly clays, sandy clays
FINE GRAINED
than 50)
silty clays, lean clays
Organic
oL
Organic silts and organic silty clays of low plasticity
SOILS
(50% or more
passes the
MH
Inorganic silts, micaceous or diatomaceous fine sands or silty soils,
No. 200 sieve)
elastic silt
Silts and Clays
(liquid limit 5o or
Inorganic
CH
Inorganic clays of medium to high plasticity, sandy fat clay,
more)
or gravelly fat clay
Organic
OH
Organic clays of medium to high plasticity, organic silts
HIGHLY ORGANIC
Primarily organic matter, dark in color,
PT
Peat, humus, swamp soils with high organic content (ASTM D4427)
SOILS
and organic odor
Classification of Soil Constituents
MAJOR constituents compose more than 50 percent,
by weight, of the soil. Major constituents are capitalized
(i.e., SAND).
Minor constituents compose 12 to 50 percent of the soil
and precede the major constituents (i.e., silty SAND).
Minor constituents preceded by "slightly" compose
5 to 12 percent of the soil (i.e., slightly silty SAND).
Trace constituents compose 0 to 5 percent of the soil
(i.e., slightly silty SAND, trace gravel).
Relative Density
(Coarse Grained Soils)
Consistency
(Fine Grained Soils)
N, SPT,
Relative
N, SPT,
Relative
Blows/FT
Density
Blows/FT
Consistency
0-4
Very loose
Under 2
Very soft
4 -10
Loose
2-4
Soft
10 - 3o
Medium dense
4-8
Medium stiff
30 - 50
Dense
8 -15
Stiff
Over 50
Very dense
15 - 3o
Very stiff
Over 3o
Hard
Grain Size Definitions
Description
Sieve Number and/or Size
Fines
<#200 (o.o8 mm)
Sand
-Fine
#200 to #40 (o.o8 to 0.4 mm)
-Medium
#40 to #10 (0.4 to 2 mm)
-Coarse
#10 to #4 (2 to 5 mm)
Gravel
-Fine
#4 to 3/4 inch (5 to 19 mm)
-Coarse
3/4 to 3 inches (19 to 76 mm)
Cobbles
3 to 12 inches (75 to 305 mm)
Boulders
>12 inches (305 mm)
Moisture Content Definitions I
Dry Absence of moisture, dusty, dry to the touch
Moist Damp but no visible water
Wet Visible free water, from below water table
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Test Pit TP-1
Date: July 16, 2020
Depth: 8'
Groundwater: 4'
Contractor: Jim
Elevation:
Logged By: PH Checked By: SC
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0
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Moisture Content (%)
Plastic I Liquid
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N
Material Description
C
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o
DCP Equivalent N Value
O
0 10 20 30 40 50
—
—
—
To soil/Grass
1
SM
Loose to medium dense, silty -fine to medium grained sand with gravel
dark yellowish brown, moist.
(Fill)
2
------
3
—
,
--
SM
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Loose to medium dense, silty -fine to medium grained sand with gravel
::
SP
reddish brown to yellowish brown, moist.
4
(Weathered Advance Outwash)
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5
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=
.
--
SM
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Dense to very dense, silty -fine to medium grained sand with gravel,
SP
grayish brown, moist. (Advance Outwash)
6
7
N.
c
End of Test Pit 8'
9
10
Date: July 16, 2020 Depth: 6' Groundwater: 3.5'
Contractor: Jim Elevation: Logged By: PH Checked By: SC
0 o 6 Moisture Content (%)
N Q Plastic Liquid
U E 3 Limit Limit
0-N Material Description �
o 'c 0 ? o DCP Equivalent N-Value
O 0 10 20 30 40 50
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2
SP/
SM
grayish brown, moist to wet. (Weathered Advance Outwash)
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4
:
SP
Medium dense, fine to medium grained sand with gravel trace silt,
grayish brown, moist to wet. (Advance Outwash)
5......
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End of Test Pit 6' Refusal due to caving
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E. CONSTRUCTION SWPPP REQUIREMENTS:
The project will require grading to construct the proposed building and utilities (including the stormwater
control facilities). Standard erosion control measures are proposed to be used during construction. The
primary erosion and sediment control BMP during construction will be proper soil stabilization methods.
Exposed soils shall be stabilized by application of effective BMPs that protect the soil from the erosive forces
of raindrops, flowing water, and wind. Applicable practices include, but not limited to, temporary and
permanent seeding, sodding, mulching, plastic covering, erosion control fabrics, matting, the early
application of gravel base on areas to be paved, and dust control. The contractor shall select a soil
stabilization method best suited for the particular situation. Stockpiles must be stabilized and protected
with sediment trapping measures. In addition, site containment of exposed soils shall be sustained by using
silt fence barriers along the down -slope boundaries of the site's disturbance areas. See the site
development plan for details.
Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP): The following is a summary of the site's
erosion control measures that evaluates the typical DOE 13 elements of a SWPPP:
Element 1: Mark Clearing Limits: Clearing limits have been delineated on the engineering site development
plans.
BMP Recommended: Utilized: BMP C233: Silt Fence
Element 2: Establish Construction Access: A construction access has been delineated on the engineering
site development plans.
BMP Recommended: BMP C105: Stabilized Construction Access
Element 3: Control Flow Rates: Due to the relatively small size of the site's disturbance areas (less than 0.2
ac); it is recommended to maintain sheet flow dispersion (through downslope perimeter silt
fencing) and not install collect swales and a sediment trap that would concentrate runoff flows.
During construction silt fencing will provide attenuation of site runoff and upon project
completion and stabilization (established lawns and landscape of exposed soils).
BMP Recommended: No site specific BMP prescribed.
Element 4: Install Sediment Controls: Filter fabric fence has been delineated and detailed on the
engineering site development plans. At a minimum, silt fence will be installed along the down
gradient perimeter of the disturbed area that will receive sediment -laden runoff.
BMP Recommended: BMP C233: Silt Fence
Element 5: Stabilize Soils: Soils will be stabilized per the TESC notes listed on the engineering site
development plans.
BMP Recommended: BMP C120: Temporary and Permanent Seeding and BMP C123: Plastic
Covering
Element 6: Protect Slopes: Exposed slopes shall be stabilized per the TESC notes listed on the engineering
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site development plans.
BMP Recommended: BMP C120: Temporary and Permanent Seeding and BMP C123: Plastic
Covering
Element 7: Protect Drain Inlets: Drain inlet protection will be installed on all catch basins that will receive
sediment -laden runoff. See the engineering site development plans for locations and detail.
BMP Recommended: BMP C220: Inlet Protection
Element 8: Stabilize Channels and Outlets: This element is not applicable since there are no temporary
channels or outlets proposed.
BMP Recommended: BMP C209: Outlet Protection
Element 9: Control Pollutants: Pollutants shall be managed as described in the TESC notes listed on the
engineering site development plans.
BMP Recommended: BMP C151: Concrete Handling
Element 10: Control De -Watering: Highly turbid or contaminated de -watering water shall be handled
separately from stormwater. The water from all de -watering systems for trenches and
foundations shall be treated or disposed of prior to discharging from the site.
BMP Recommended: No site specific BMP prescribed.
Element 11: Maintain BMPs: BMPs shall be maintained and removed at the end of the project as follows:
i. All temporary and permanent erosion and sediment control BMPs shall be inspected,
maintained and repaired in accordance with the Drainage Manual or as approved or
required by the City to assure continued performance of their intended function in
accordance with BMP specifications.
ii. The applicant may remove temporary BMPs when they are no longer needed.
iii. All temporary erosion and sediment control BMPs shall be removed within 30 days after
construction is completed and the City has determined that the site is stabilized.
BMP Recommended: BMP C150: Materials on Hand
Element 12: Manage the Project: The owner of the site is responsible for managing the installation and
maintenance of the site BMPs.
BMP Recommended: BMP C150: Materials on Hand and BMP C162: Scheduling.
Element 13. Protect Low Impact Development BMPs: No LID stormwater BMPs are proposed.
BMP Recommended: No site specific BMP prescribed.
Conclusion: The total site disturbance area (0.19 ac.) of the project is less than one acre, thus a formal
Notice of Intent application for NPDES coverage will not be made to the Department of Ecology. The final
site development construction plans include specific grading and drainage improvement notes and details.
With proper installation, maintenance and inspections of the proposed construction the project should have
minimal impact to the surrounding environment.
RAMEngineering, Inc.
RAM No. 24-002
648 Walnut Street SFR
Stormwater Site Plan Report
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F. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES:
These guidelines are intended to provide operation and maintenance instructions for the project's storm
drainage control facilities. The owner is responsible for maintenance of storm drainage facilities within
the property (private property owner system); the owner is not responsible for maintenance within the
public right-of-way (City system).
Private property owner is responsible for properly maintaining the stormwater infrastructure on their
property to ensure it operates as designed. The City has developed an inspection program to ensure
private property owners are properly maintaining their stormwater systems.
This manual is not comprehensive; although it explains the intended operation of the various
components of the drainage system, and suggests a routine of inspection and maintenance, it cannot
anticipate every problem. Once a historical record of maintenance is established, it may be prudent to
alter the routine. It is recommended that maintenance records be kept, and that the records be
reviewed periodically.
The onsite detention tank system, control structure, junction catch basins, and onsite conveyance pipes
are to be privately maintained by the project residence. Maintenance shall include the removal of
sediment from the detention tank system, using a vactor truck or equally effective method. Regular
inspections of the control structure within the catch basin shall be conducted to detect if non -routine
maintenance is required due to sediment or debris blocking or clogging the fixed orifice or standpipe
inlet. Regular sediment removal from the catch basins with a vactor truck or equally effective method
shall be conducted as determined by regular inspections. Regular inspection and maintenance of the
storm filter should occur according to the attached maintenance tables from the Washington State
Department of Ecology Stormwater Manual (2019- Volume V).
Semi-annual inspections shall be conducted to ensure proper operations of the drainage system. The
inspections should occur prior to the winter rain season (Oct/Nov), leaving sufficient time to correct any
detected maintenance problems, and at the end of the season (April/May) to determine the effect of
the season's runoff. Once a historical basis is developed the frequency of inspection may be modified as
necessary. Sediment can build up inside control structures and catch basins, blocking or restricting flow
to the inlet. To prevent this problem, these structures should be routinely cleaned. Regular inspections
of control structures should be conducted to detect the need for non -routine cleanout.
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
ECDC Section 18.30.090 requires privately -owned
stormwater management facilities, such as LID
BMPs be properly maintained. The owner of the
property is the responsible party for such
maintenance. The system must be kept in good
working order. The entire system should be
inspected once per year. An improperly maintained
BMP may cause private property or street flooding.
RAMEngineering, Inc.
RAM No. 24-002
Contact the City Engineering Division for
maintenance information.
The City may make periodic inspections of BMPs to
ensure they are operating properly. ECDC Section
18.30.100 contains the enforcement provisions the
City can use to ensure the system is properly
maintained.
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Appendix V-A: BMP Maintenance Tables
Ecology intends the facility -specific maintenance standards contained in this section to be
conditions for determining if maintenance actions are required as identified through inspection.
Recognizing that Permittees have limited maintenance funds and time, Ecology does not
require that a Permittee perform all these maintenance activities on all their stormwater BMPs.
We leave the determination of importance of each maintenance activity and its priority within the
stormwater program to the Permittee. We do expect, however, that sufficient maintenance will
occur to ensure that the BMPs continue to operate as designed to protect ground and surface
waters.
Ecology doesn't intend that these measures identify the facility's required condition at all times
between inspections. In other words, exceedance of these conditions at any time between
inspections and/or maintenance does not automatically constitute a violation of these standards.
However, based upon inspection observations, the Permittee shall adjust inspection and
maintenance schedules to minimize the length of time that a facility is in a condition that
requires a maintenance action.
Table V-A.3: Maintenance Standards - Closed Detention Systems (Tanks/Vaults)
Maintenance
Results Expected
Component
Defect
Conditions When Maintenance is Needed
When Maintenance is
Performed
Plugged Air Vents
One-half of the cross section of a vent is blocked at
Vents open and
any point or the vent is damaged.
functioning.
Accumulated sediment depth exceeds 10% of the
diameter of the storage area for 1/2 length of
storage vault or any point depth exceeds 15% of
All sediment and debris
Debris and Sediment
diameter.
removed from storage
(Example: 72-inch storage tank would require
area.
cleaning when sediment reaches depth of 7 inches
for more than 1/2 length of tank.)
Storage Area
Any openings or voids allowing material to be
Joints Between
transported into facility.
All joint between
Tank/Pipe Section
(Will require engineering analysis to determine
tank/pipe sections are
sealed.
structural stability).
Tank Pipe Bent Out of
Any part of tank/pipe is bent out of shape more than
Tank/pipe repaired or
Shape
10% of its design shape. (Review required by
replaced to design.
engineer to determine structural stability).
Cracks wider than 1/2-inch and any evidence of soil
Vault replaced or
particles entering the structure through the cracks,
repaired to design
Vault Structure Includes
or maintenance/inspection personnel determines
specifications and is
Cracks in Wall, Bottom,
that the vault is not structurally sound.
structurally sound.
Damage to Frame
and/or Top Slab
Cracks wider than 1/2-inch at the joint of any
No cracks more than
inlet/outlet pipe or any evidence of soil particles
1/4-inch wide at the joint
entering the vault through the walls.
of the inlet/outlet pipe.
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RAM No. 24-002
648 Walnut Street SFR
Stormwater Site Plan Report
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Table V-A.3: Maintenance Standards - Closed Detention Systems (Tanks/Vaults)
Maintenance
Results Expected
Component
Defect
Conditions When Maintenance is Needed
When Maintenance is
Performed
Cover Not in Place
Cover is missing or only partially in place. Any open
Manhole is closed.
manhole requires maintenance.
Mechanism cannot be opened by one maintenance
Locking Mechanism Not
person with proper tools. Bolts into frame have less
Mechanism opens with
Manhole
Working
than 1/2 inch of thread (may not apply to self-locking
proper tools.
lids).
Cover Difficult to
One maintenance person cannot remove lid after
Cover can be removed
Remove
applying normal lifting pressure. Intent is to keep
and reinstalled by one
cover from sealing off access to maintenance.
maintenance person.
Ladder is unsafe due to missing rungs,
Ladder meets design
Ladder Rungs Unsafe
misalignment, not securely attached to structure
standards. Allows
maintenance person
wall, rust, or cracks.
safe access.
See Table V-A.5:
See Table V-A.5: Maintenance Standards -Catch
See Table V-A.5:
Catch Basins
Maintenance Standards
Basins
Maintenance Standards
Catch Basins
Catch Basins
Table V-A.4: Maintenance Standards - Control Structure/Flow Restrictor
Maintenance
Defect
Condition When Maintenance
Results Expected When
Component
is Needed
Maintenance is Performed
Trash and Debris (Includes
Material exceeds 25% of sump
Control structure orifice is not
Sediment)
depth or 1 foot below orifice
blocked. All trash and debris
plate.
removed.
Structure is not securely
attached to manhole wall.
Structure securely attached to wall
and outlet pipe.
General
Structure is not in upright
position (allow up to 10% from
Structure in correct position.
plumb).
Structural Damage
Connections to outlet pipe are
Connections to outlet pipe are
watertight; structure repaired or
not watertight and show signs of
replaced and works as designed.
rust.
Structure has no holes other than
Any holes - other than designed
designed holes.
holes - in the structure.
Cleanout gate is not watertight
Gate is watertight and works as
or is missing.
designed.
Gate cannot be moved up and
Gate moves up and down easily
down by one maintenance
and is watertight.
Cleanout Gate
Damaged or Missing
person.
Chain/rod leading to gate is
Chain is in place and works as
missing or damaged.
designed.
Gate is rusted over 50% of its
Gate is repaired or replaced to
surface area.
meet design standards.
Control device is not working
Plate is in place and works as
Orifice Plate
Damaged or Missing
properly due to missing, out of
designed.
place, or bent orifice plate.
Obstructions
Any trash, debris, sediment, or
Plate is free of all obstructions and
vegetation blocking the plate.
works as designed.
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Table V-A.4: Maintenance Standards - Control Structure/Flow Restrictor
Maintenance
Defect
Condition When Maintenance
Results Expected When
Component
is Needed
Maintenance is Performed
Any trash or debris blocking (or
Pipe is free of all obstructions and
Overflow Pipe
Obstructions
having the potential of blocking)
the overflow pipe.
works as designed.
See Table V-A.3: Maintenance
See Table V-A.3: Maintenance
See Table V-A.3: Maintenance
Manhole
Standards - Closed Detention
Standards - Closed Detention
Standards - Closed Detention
Systems (Tanks/Vaults)
Systems (Tanks/Vaults)
Systems (Tanks/Vaults)
Catch Basin
See Table V-A.5: Maintenance
See Table V-A.5: Maintenance
See Table V-A.5: Maintenance
Standards - Catch Basins
Standards - Catch Basins
Standards - Catch Basins
Table V-A.S: Maintenance Standards - Catch Basins
Maintenance
Results Expected When
Component
Defect
Conditions When Maintenance is Needed
Maintenance is
performed
Trash or debris which is located immediately in front of
the catch basin opening or is blocking inletting capacity
of the basin by more than 10%.
No Trash or debris
located immediately in
Trash or debris (in the basin) that exceeds 60 percent of
front of catch basin or on
the sump depth as measured from the bottom of basin
grate opening.
to invert of the lowest pipe into or out of the basin, but in
no case less than a minimum of six inches clearance
No trash or debris in the
Trash & Debris
from the debris surface to the invert of the lowest pipe.
catch basin.
Trash or debris in any inlet or outlet pipe blocking more
Inlet and outlet pipes free
than 1/3 of its height.
of trash or debris.
Dead animals or vegetation that could generate odors
No dead animals or
that could cause complaints or dangerous gases (e.g.,
vegetation present within
methane).
the catch basin.
General
Sediment (in the basin) that exceeds 60 percent of the
sump depth as measured from the bottom of basin to
invert of the lowest pipe into or out of the basin, but in no
No sediment in the catch
Sediment
case less than a minimum of 6 inches clearance from
basin
the sediment surface to the invert of the lowest pipe.
Top slab has holes larger than 2 square inches or
Top slab is free of holes
cracks wider than 1/4 inch. (Intent is to make sure no
and cracks.
Structure Damage
material is running into basin).
to Frame and/or
Top Slab
Frame not sitting flush on top slab, i.e., separation of
Frame is sitting flush on
more than 3/4 inch of the frame from the top slab. Frame
the riser rings or top slab
and firmly attached.
not securely attached
Maintenance person judges that structure is unsound.
Basin replaced or
Fractures or
Grout fillet has separated or cracked wider than 1/2 inch
repaired to design
standards.
Cracks in Basin
and longer than 1 foot at the joint of any inlet/outlet pipe
Walls/ Bottom
or any evidence of soil particles entering catch basin
Pipe is regrouted and
through cracks.
secure at basin wall.
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Table V-A.S: Maintenance Standards - Catch Basins
Maintenance
Results Expected When
Component
Defect
Conditions When Maintenance is Needed
Maintenance is
performed
Settlement/
If failure of basin has created a safety, function, or
Basin replaced or
repaired to design
Misalignment
design problem.
standards.
Vegetation growing across and blocking more than 10%
No vegetation blocking
of the basin opening.
opening to basin.
Vegetation
Vegetation growing in inlet/outlet pipe joints that is more
No vegetation or root
than six inches tall and less than six inches apart.
growth present.
Contamination and
See Table V-A.1: Maintenance Standards -Detention
No pollution present.
Ponds
Pollution
Cover Not in Place
Cover is missing or only partially in place. Any open
Cover/grate is in place,
meets design standards,
catch basin requires maintenance.
and is secured
Locking
Mechanism cannot be opened by one maintenance
Mechanism opens with
Catch Basin
Mechanism Not
person with proper tools. Bolts into frame have less than
proper tools.
Cover
Working
1/2 inch of thread.
One maintenance person cannot remove lid after
Cover Difficult to
applying normal lifting pressure.
Cover can be removed by
Remove
(Intent is keep cover from sealing off access to
one maintenance person.
maintenance.)
Ladder Rungs
Ladder is unsafe due to missing rungs, not securely
Ladder meets design
standards and allows
Ladder
Unsafe
attached to basin wall, misalignment, rust, cracks, or
maintenance person safe
sharp edges.
access.
Grate opening
Grate with opening wider than 7/8 inch.
Grate opening meets
Unsafe
design standards.
Trash and Debris
Trash and debris that is blocking more than 20% of
Grate free of trash and
Metal Grates (If
grate surface inletting capacity.
debris.
Applicable)
Grate is in place, meets
Damaged or
Grate missing or broken member(s) of the grate.
the design standards, and
Missing.
is installed and aligned
with the flow path.
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