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Report X363% Stn./ RGse✓Vtu -r Lin , q 7 L /a — cfcroef f 07.1"t9 cf2_ 3Ca 5ft — 'c - Y'uv 4.13 1 310(00 dzrc� /If GEO ESIGNV_ BE CE1ED F EB 2 9 20 cm( OF TI V April 16, 2010 BOLDING • Centex Homes 11241 Slater Avenue NE, Suite 100 Kirkland, WA 98033 Attention: Mr. Tom Brown Report of Geotechnical Engineering Services and Reliance Letter Proposed Tigard Residential Development Tigard, Oregon GeoDesign Project: Centex -16 -01 INTRODUCTION This report presents the results of our geotechnical engineering services for the proposed residential development located at the southwest corner of the intersection of SW Scholls Ferry Road and SE 135th Avenue in Tigard, Oregon. We understand the site encompasses approximately 8.5 acres and includes 88 individual lots. The lots are currently vacant but are developed with utilities, curbs, and paved roadways for future residential development. GeoDesign assumed the role of geotechnical engineer of record for the project and provided construction observation services to Integrity Development during earthwork; our involvement began in July 2007 and continued until March 2008. A geotechnical report for the property was completed by GeoPacific Engineering, Inc. on January 13, 2006 entitled Preliminary Geotechnical Engineering Report, Scholls Ferry Townhomes, SW Barrows and SW Scholls Ferry Road, Washington County, Oregon. In addition, GeoDesign previously prepared supplemental recommendations for use in design of gravity retaining walls in a letter entitled Geotechnical Engineering Services, The Village at Summer Creek, SW Barrows Road and SW Scholls Ferry Road, Tigard, Oregon, datedJune 6, 2007. The current plan is to construct residential structures on the 88 lots that have been prepared. Foundation loads were unknown at the time of this report; we have assumed that they will be • typical of one- to four -story, wood -frame residential structures. We further understand that some site grading will take place to accommodate design elevations. Cuts and fills are not expected to exceed 5 feet, respectively. A site plan showing existing improvements and our hand -auger explorations is shown on Figure 1. 1 5575 SW Sequoia Pkwy - Suite 100 I Portland. OR 97224 100 503.968.8787 I Far 503.9683068 \ SCOPE OF SERVICES The purpose of our work was to confirm that our previous work is in conformance with the geotechnical engineering report and to provide supplemental recommendations for use in • design and construction of the proposed development. Specifically, we completed the following scope of services: • Reviewed in -house files for existing information on subsurface conditions in the site vicinity, prior earthwork, and the previous geotechnical report for the site. • Visited the site and completed a visual surface reconnaissance to confirm that no additional earthwork has been conducted since completion of the project. • Completed eight hand augers to a maximum depth of 7 feet below ground surface (BGS). • Prepared this report, which also serves as a reliance letter, that presents our findings and provides updates to the conclusions and recommendations provided In the previous geotechnical report. SITE CONDITIONS SURFACE CONDITIONS We completed a visual surface reconnaissance at the site. During our visit, we observed that the ground surface is slightly sloped down towards the south from the north. As discussed above, the lots have been developed with associated utilities, sidewalks, curbs, retaining walls, and asphalt -paved roadways to allow access to the lots. The lots are covered by grass, with small patches of blackberry brush near the proposed playground area at the east portion of the property. Areas of ponded water were observed on Lots 5, 9, 10, 35, and 30 through 32. ' While on site, we observed the cracks in the asphalt roadway on SW Coriander lane. As noted in our field reports, the asphalt was reheated during placement using propane torches, which may have contributed to the cracking. • SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS We completed eight shallow hand -auger borings (HA -1 through HA -8) at selected locations across the site. The approximate boring locations are shown on Figure 1. Based on our explorations, the shallow subsurface conditions in the area generally consist of compacted fill that is medium stiff to stiff silt with varying amounts of clay, sand, and gravel: The fill generally ranges in thickness from 0.2 foot to 2 feet BGS. The fill was encountered in most of the borings except for HA -5 and HA -6, which were completed near the proposed playground area at the east portion of the property. 'A thin layer of loose gravel with silt and sand was encountered at the surface in HA -6. Native alluvium consists of medium stiff silt with some clay and trace organics. In HA -2, we encountered loose sand with minor gravel and encountered refusal on concrete at approximately 6 Inches BGS. We drilled four more borings within a 10 -foot radius of HA -2 and encountered concrete at 3 to 6 inches BGS. The area of the sand fill over concrete appears to extend over Lots 47 through 49. The approximate area is shown on Figure 1. . G EO DESIGN= 2 Centex -16- 01:041610 • Based on our explorations, the average depth of stripping in lightly vegetated areas will be approximately 1 to 2 inches. Stripping activities should be completed as recommended in the previous geotechnical report. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS - In general, we anticipate that the geotechnical recommendations provided in the previous geotechnical report are still applicable to the site with the exception of the additional 1 to 2 inches of stripping anticipated at the site and our revised shallow foundation recommendations. WET WEATHER/WET SOIL GRADING The silty soils at the site are easily disturbed during the wet season and when they are moist. If not carefully executed, site preparation, utility trench work, and roadway excavation can create extensive soft areas and significant subgrade repair costs can result. If construction is planned when the surficial soils are wet or may become wet, the construction methods and schedule should be carefully considered with respect to protecting the subgrade to reduce the need to over- excavate disturbed or softened soil. The project budget should reflect the recommendations below if construction is planned during wet weather or when the surficial soils are wet. If construction occurs when silty, wet soils are present, site preparation activities may need to be accomplished using track - mounted excavating equipment that loads removed material into trucks supported on granular haul roads. The thickness of the granular material for haul roads and staging areas will depend on the amount and type of construction traffic. Generally, a 12- to 18 -inch -thick mat of imported granular material is sufficient for light staging areas and the basic building pad but is generally not expected to be adequate to support heavy equipment or truck traffic. The granular mat for haul roads and areas with repeated heavy construction traffic typically needs to be increased to between 18 to 24 inches. The actual thickness of haul roads and staging areas should be based on the contractor's approach to site development and the amount and type of construction traffic. The imported granular material should be placed in one lift over the prepared, undisturbed subgrade and compacted using a smooth -drum, non - vibratory roller. In addition, a geotextile fabric may be required as a barrier between the subgrade and imported granular material in areas of repeated construction traffic. The imported granular material should be pit- or quarry-run rock, crushed rock, or crushed gravel and sand and should meet the requirements set forth in the 2008 Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction (OSSC) 00330.14 (Selected Granular Backfill) and OSSC 00330.15 (Selected Stone Backfill). The placement of the imported granular fill should be done in conformance with the specifications provided in OSSC 00331 (Subgrade Stabilization). The geotextile should meet the specifications provided in OSSC 02320.20 (Geotextile Property Values) for soil separation. The geotextile should be installed in conformance•with the specifications provided in OSSC 00350 (Geosynthetic Installation) material should be fairly well - graded between coarse and fine material and have less than 5 percent by dry weight passing the U.S. Standard No. 200 Sieve. G Et) DESIGNV 3 Centex -16- 01:041610 • FOUNDATION SUPPORT Dimensions and Capacities Continuous footings for stud bearing walls should be at least 15 inches wide. The bottom of exterior footings should be at least 18 Inches below the lowest adjacent exterior grade. The bottom of interior footings should be established at least 12 inches below grade. Footings bearing on subgrade prepared as recommended above should be sized based on an allowable bearing pressure of 2,500 pounds per square foot. This Is a net bearing pressure; the weight of the footing and overlying backfill can be ignored in calculating footing sizes. The recommended allowable bearing pressure applies to the total of dead plus long -term live loads and can be increased by one -third for short -term loads (such as those resulting from wind or seismic forces). Based on our analysis and experience with similar soils, total post - construction settlement should be less than 1 inch, with differential settlement of less than 'A inch over a 50 -foot span. Resistance to Sliding Lateral loads on footings can be resisted by passive earth pressure on the sides of the structures • and by friction on the base of the footings. Our analysis indicates that the available passive earth pressure for footings confined by on -site soils and structural fills is 350 pounds per cubic foot, modeled as an equivalent fluid pressure. Adjacent concrete slabs, pavements, or the upper 12 -inch depth of adjacent, unpaved areas should not be considered when calculating passive resistance. In addition, in order to rely upon passive resistance, a minimum of 10 feet of horizontal clearance must exist between the face of the footings and adjacent down slopes. For footings in contact with the on -site native material, a coefficient of friction equal to 0.30 may be used when calculating resistance to sliding._ This value should be increased to 0.40 for crushed rock or imported granular fill. Foundation Drains Foundation drains should be considered on the outside of the perimeter footings of all buildings and routed to a suitable discharge because of the potential for shallow groundwater. The foundation drains should consist of 4 -inch- diameter, perforated drainpipe embedded in a minimum 2- foot -wide zone of drain rock. Drain rock should consist of angular, granular material with a maximum particle size of 2 inches and should meet OSSC 00430.11 (Granular Drain Backfill Material). The material should be free of roots, organic matter, and other unsuitable materials; have less than 2 percent by dry weight passing the U.S. Standard No. 200 Sieve (washed analysis); and have at least at least two mechanically fractured faces. Drain rock should be wrapped in a geotextile fabric that meets the specifications provided in OSSC 00350 (Geosynthetic Installation) and OSSC 02320 (Geosynthetics) for drainage geotextiles. CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS All footing and floor subgrades should be evaluated by the project geotechnical engineer or their representative to confirm suitable bearing conditions. Observations should also confirm that all GEODESIGIW 4 Centex -16. 01:041610 loose or soft material, organics, unsuitable fill, prior topsoil zones, and softened subgrades (if present) have been removed. Localized deepening of footing excavations may be required to penetrate deleterious materials. If footing excavations are conducted during wet weather conditions, we recommend that a minimum of 3 inches of granular material be placed and compacted until well -keyed at the base of the excavations. The granular material reduces subgrade disturbance during placement of • forms and reinforcement and provides clean conditions for the reinforcing steel. ♦♦ We appreciate the opportunity to be of continued service to you. Please call if you have questions concerning this report or if we can provide additional services. Sincerely, GeoDesign, Inc. ./ PROOF Viola C. Lai, P.E., G.E. /r 4 9 Project Engineer � • REG! Brett A. 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