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Engineering,Inc.
Real-World Geotechnical Solutions
Investigation•Design•Construction Support
October 23, 2019
Project No. 4
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Stonebridge Homes NW LLC
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4230 SW Gatewood St., Ste. 100
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Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Fax 503-387-7615
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FOUNDATION SUBGRADE REVIEW
LOT 7—BRIGHTWOOD SUBDIVISION
11174 SW 114th PLACE
HAPPY VALLEY, OREGON
GeoPacific Engineering Inc. (GeoPacific) previously performed a geotechnical engineering
investigation of the site and provided recommendations for site development. We also conducted
on-call density testing and construction observations services during site development. This letter
addresses the single-family home foundation subgrade on Lot 7. We understand that the proposed
building is a two-story home with a crawl space.
As part of this evaluation, GeoPacific visited the site last week to observe the subgrade foundation
preparation. At the time of our site visit, the foundation excavation was complete and extended
about 12 to 18 inches below existing ground surface. The foundation bearing soils generally
consisted of very stiff, native soils. Probing efforts with a 1/2-inch soil probe resulted in 1/2 to 2 inches
of penetration into the subgrade soils, indicating very stiff consistency. The layout of Lot 7 is flat.
Footing-to-wall and footing-to-slope setbacks were not an issue.
Based on observed conditions, foundation subgrades as prepared are considered suitable to
support the planned allowable bearing pressure of 1,500 psf. Estimated settlement under the
allowable bearing pressure is 1-inch total, and 3/4 inch differential, measured over a horizontal
distance of 20 feet.
Care should be taken to avoid saturation or disturbance of footing subgrade soils during and after
excavation. If footing bearing soils become saturated or disturbed, any softened soil or slough
should be removed and replaced with crushed aggregate or additional concrete. In general, footing
excavations should be cleaned such that no more than approximately '/2-inch of loose soils are
present prior to pouring concrete.
Construction should include typical measures for controlling subsurface water beneath the homes,
including positive crawlspace drainage to an adequate low-point drain exiting the foundation,
visqueen covering the exposed ground in the crawlspace, and crawlspace ventilation (foundation
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vents). The homebuyers should be informed and educated that some slow flowing water in the
crawlspaces is considered normal and not necessarily detrimental to the home given these other
design elements incorporated into its construction. Adequate crawlspace drainage is not something
that geotechnical consultants can verify; the purpose of our visit is for observations of foundation
bearing conditions only. Appropriate design professionals should be consulted regarding
crawlspace ventilation, building material selection and mold prevention issues, which are outside
GeoPacific's area of expertise.
We have prepared this report for Stonebridge Homes, and it should not be relied upon by third
parties without consulting GeoPacific. Within the limitations of scope, schedule and budget,
GeoPacific attempted to execute these services in accordance with generally accepted professional
principles and practices in the fields of geotechnical engineering and engineering geology at the time
the report was prepared. The conclusions and interpretations presented in this report should not be
construed as a warranty of the subsurface conditions.
No warranty, expressed or implied, is made. The scope of our work did not include flood hazard
evaluations, environmental assessments, the presence or absence of wetlands; or potential
hazardous substances in the soil, surface water, or groundwater at this site.
We appreciate this opportunity to be of service.
Sincerely,
GEOPACIFIC ENGINEERING, INC.
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James D. Imbrie, G.E.
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