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March 15, 2018
Ohms Collaborative
Mr. Hector Aramburo
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San Diego, California 92114
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GEOTECHNICAL UPDATE, PROPOSED ARELLANO 4-UNIT APARTMENTS
2637 JEFFERSON STREET, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
Project revised Drainage & BMP Plan (Sheet 2 of2), prepared by Victor Rodriguez-Fernandez, dated
September 15, 2017 for the proposed multi-unit residential development at the above-referenced
property, were provided to us for an update review and comments. A copy of the revised Drainage
& BMP Plan is enclosed herein as Figure I. We are in receipt of the City of Carlsbad "red line"
review comments of our report entitled "Revised PICP Construction Procedure Alternative, Proposed
Arellano 4-Unit Apartments, 2637 Jefferson Street, Carlsbad," dated April I 0, 2017 (Reference 2
below). A copy of the City of Carlsbad "red line" review comments is attached with this transmittal
as Appendix I.
Project property was the subject of a detail surface and subsurface geotechnical study completed by
this office in connection with the proposed development. The following reports pertinent to the
project development are available and were reviewed as a part of this effort:
1. "Geotechnical Plan Review, Proposed Arellano 4-Unit Apartments, 2637 Jefferson Street,
Carlsbad, California," dated May 8, 2018.
2. "Revised PICP Construction Procedure Alternative, Proposed Arellano 4-Unit Apartments,
2637 Jefferson Street, Carlsbad," dated April 10, 2017.
3. "Alternative PICP Construction Procedure, Proposed Arellano 4-Unit Apartments, 2637
Jefferson Street, Carlsbad, California," dated February 14, 2017.
4. "Geotechnical Plan Review Update, Proposed Arellano 4-Unit Apartments, 2637 Jefferson
Street, Carlsbad, California," dated October 24, 2016.
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5. "Geotechnical Investigation, Proposed 3-Story 4-Unit Residence, 2637 Jefferson Street,
Carlsbad, California," dated January 11, 2016.
The purpose of this effort was to review the project revised Drainage & BMP Plan from a
geotechnical engineering viewpoint and confirm its compatibility with the site indicated geotechnical
conditions, and provide further information and/or clarifications to the review comments raised by
the City of Carlsbad. Updated and amended recommendations consistent with the project revised
plans are also provided in the following sections.
I. Plan Review & Update Conclusions and Recommendation
Revised plans now depict a 6 feet high maximum retaining wall along the western property margins
adjacent to the existing wall on the neighboring property (see Figure 1 ). Remaining development
schemes remains substantially unchanged. Based on our review, the project revised Drainage &
BMP Plans proposes a feasible design from a geotechnical view point, provided the
recommendations provided in the referenced reports and amended herein are considered and
reflected on the final plans and implemented during the construction phase, where applicable. The
following are appropriate:
1. All site development, grading and earthwork recommendations presented in the referenced
reports (see References) remain valid except where amended or superseded below. The
referenced reports (References I through 5) and this Geotechnical Update report should be
noted on, and shall be considered a part of the project Drainage & BMP Plan, and foundation
plan and details.
2. All site development works, designs and constructions including excavations, grading,
earthworks, and bearing soil preparation should be completed in accordance with Chapter
18 (Soils and Foundations) and Appendix "J" (Grading) of the 2016 California Building
Code (CBC), City of Carlsbad Ordinances, the Standard Specifications for Public Works
Construction, and the requirements of the referenced reports and this Geotechnical Update
report, wherever applicable.
3. Seismic ground motion values were reevaluated as part of this effort in accordance with
Chapter 16, Section 1613 of the 2016 California Building Code (CBC) and ASCE 7-10
Standard using the web-based United States Geological Survey (USGS) ground motion
calculator. Results are provided in the enclosed summary report, Appendix II.
4. The proposed new western perimeter retaining wall is planned next to the adjacent existing
offsite retaining wall on the neighboring property. The following should be considered:
a) The new retaining wall should be designed for an additional parking/traffic surcharge
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loading (including trash truck loading associated with trash enclosure, if any) on top of
the wall.
b) An additional seismic force due to seismic increments of earth pressure should also be
considered in the project retaining wall design, as necessary and where applicable. A
seismic lateral inverted triangular earth pressure of20 pcf (EFP) acting at 0.6H (His the
retained height) above the base of the wall should be considered. Alternatively, seismic
loading based on Mononobe-Okake (M-0) coefficients may be considered for seismic
force due to seismic increments of earth pressure as follows:
Kh = 0.16
Ka= 0.33
Kae= 0.49
The seismic lateral earth pressure should be considered in addition to the specified static
earth and surcharge loading pressures. Remaining parameters will remain the same as
specified in the referenced reports (Page 18 of Reference 5).
c) New wall construction will leave a thin sliver on the order of 6 inches between the face
of the new wall and back of the existing offside wall, which will likely fall in and/or be
removed during the construction works. The existing offsite retaining wall is also
provided with weep holes in the base course for back drainage and hydrostatic pressure
relief.
The narrow gap between the two walls may be filled-in with %-inch crushed rocks and
existing weep holes incorporated into the new construction, provided the appropriate
permissions are obtained from the neighboring property owner(s), if necessary. For this
purpose, the weep holes in the existing offsite retaining wall should be examined and
proper and continued functioning confirmed during the construction. Some cleaning and
debris removals from the weep holes may be necessary and should be anticipated.
It should be noted that adequate performance ofboth retaining walls and the new parking
surfaces above the onsite retaining wall will be dependent on continued free and
unobstructed draining of water from behind the walls through the existing weep holes in
the offsite retaining wall. Consequently, in our opinion, a management program should
be agreed upon with the neighboring property owner(s) to periodically ( at least two times
a year) monitor and clean out the weep holes, if necessary.
d) The new onsite retaining wall should be provided with a minimum 2 feet section of '4-
inch crushed rocks on the backside and weep holes for drainage purposes, as shown on
the Retaining Wall Detail on Figure I.
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e) Excavations and new retaining wall construction will create stability concern for the
adjacent existing offsite retaining wall to remain. Excavations and new wall construction
completed in one-third sections maximum should be considered to minimize potential
damages. The neighboring propertyowner(s) should be notified and appropriate permits,
if applicable, obtained. Some local bracing support of the existing wall on the
neighboring side and perhaps some local repairs may still become necessary and should
be anticipated. In our opinion, the existing offsite retaining wall should be surveyed for
vertical and horizontal alignment, and existing conditions well documented and
photographed prior to excavations for the new wall construction.
5. Testing for site infiltration feasibility condition was not a part of our study. However, project
site is underlain by sandy topsoil and Terrace Deposits sands (SM/SP) which typically have
modest to good infiltration characteristics. Based on the geotechnical data collected during
our work, underlying soil profiles may be characterized as Group B/C hydrologic
classification (based on San Diego Hydrology Manual classification).
II. Response to The City Review Comments
The following clarifications and added information are provided in response to the City of Carlsbad
"red line" review comments (see Appendix I).
I. The purpose of this transmittal was to provide a Geo technical Update report considering the
latest Drainage & Improvement plan (Site Plan), which now includes construction ofa new
retaining wall adjacent to the existing wall along the western property line. Additional
recommendations for the same are provided herein as necessary.
2. Updated seismic parameters based on the 2016 CBC are provided herein (also see Appendix
II).
3. Infiltration properties of the onsite soils based on the available subsurface data and our
experience with similar soils in the vicinity of the project site are provided herein.
4. PICP is an acronym for Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavers.
5. A copy of the "Alternative PICP Construction Procedure, Proposed Arellano 4-Unit
Apartments, 2637 Jefferson Street, Carlsbad, California," dated February 14, 2017 is attached
to this transmittal as Appendix III for your reference.
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6. An increased pavement base section (of ASTM No. 57 stone base course) placed over the
exposed undisturbed ("uncompacted") native Terrace Deposits, should be achieved by the
excavations and removals of the entire section of existing upper fill/topsoil section under the
proposed permeable pavers, which is on the order of 2 to 2.5 feet thick. The entire section
of the excavated areas should be then backfilled atop the exposed underlying undisturbed
("uncompacted") native Terrace Deposits using the pavement base materials (ASTM No. 57
stone base course), which will now be on the order of 2 to 2.5 feet thick, to achieve rough
finish subgrade levels.
7. A minimum safety factor of2 is recommended in the design of the project permeable pavers
BMP facility for providing an adequate storage capacity.
We appreciate this opportunity to be of service to you again. Should any questions arise concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Reference to our Project No. GI-15-12-50
will help to expedite our response to your inquiries.
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SAN B[RNANDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, COUNTY OF
SAN DIEGO, STA TE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL PLAT
THEREOF.
APN: 155-170-25-00
PROJECT ADDRESS
2637 JEFFERSON STREET
SAN DIEGO, CA. 921 1 0
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LOT AREA= 11,100 SF
EXISTING IMPERVIOUS AREA = 4,152 SF
(EXISTING CONCRill = 2,450 SF)
(EXISTING BUILDING = 1,702 SF)
TOTAL PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS AREA = 4,873 SF
1) ALL DRAINAGE FROM BUILDING FOUNDATION
SHALL BE AT MIN. 2% GRADE 10' AWAY
FROM BUILDING FOUNDATION.
2) ALL FOUNDATIONS ADJACENT TO PERMEABLE PAYERS
SHALL EXTEND BELOW THE BOTTOM OF THE PAVER
BASE SECTION PER SOIL LETTER DATED 04/10/17
PERMANENT BMP'S
G) PROPOSED 3" LANDSCAPE POND (50 SF)
@ PROPOSED PERMEABLE PAYERS (3,738 SF)
EARTHWORK QUANTITIES
CUT: 100 CY
FJLL: 100 CY
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SOURCE CONTROL REQUIREMENT AND SITE DESIGN BMPS:
1sc-11 PREVENTION OF ILLICIT DISCHARGES INTO THE MS4
~ PROTECT OUTDOOR MATERIALS STORAGE AREAS FROM RAINFALL, RUN-ON, RUNOFF, AND WIND DISPERSAL
~ PROTECT MATERIALS STORED IN OUTDOOR WORK AREAS FROM RAINFALL, RUN-ON, RUNOFF, AND WIND DISPERSAL
~ PROTECT TRASH STORAGE AREAS FROM RAINFALL, RUN-ON, RUNOFF, AND WIND DISPERSAL
~ ADDffiONAL BMPS BASED ON POTENTIAL SOURCES OF RUNOFF POLLUTANTS
ISD-11 MAINTAIN NATURAL DRAINAGE PATHWAYS AND HYDROLOGIC FEATURES
IS0-31 MINIMIZE IMPERVIOUS AREA
~ IMPERVIOUS AREA DISPERSION
IS0-71 LANDSCAPING WITH NATIVE OR DROUGHT TOLERANT SPECIES
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EXISTING FENCE (lYPE AS NOTED)_ ___________________________ _
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EXISTING SEWER LINE------------------------------------
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FLOWUNE ELEVATION ___________ ---____ _:_ ____ ---_ -_____ ---_
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TOP OF WALL ELEVATION _________________________________ _
TOP OF FOOT ELEVATION _________________________________ _
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LEGEND PROPOSED ITEMS
DESCRIPTION
PROPOSED FLOW DIRECTION ___ ------------------------------
PROPOSED CONTOUR LINE.---------------------------------
PROPOSED CONCRETE _____ ------------------------2,319 SF __
PROPOSED PERMEABLE PAVERS ________________________ 3,738 SF __
PROPOSED BUILDING STRUCTURE ----------------------2,554 SF __
PROPOSED LANSDCAPL ____________________________ 2,489 SF __
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DRAINAGE & BMP PLAN FOR:
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VICTOR RODRIGUEZ-FERNANDEZ
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(4-UNITS APARTMENT COMPLEX)
JEFFERSON STREET
EL CAJON, CA 92021
(760) 357-2434
DATE: 05-23-17
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REVISED PICP CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE ALTERATIVE, PROPOSED
ARELLANO 4-UNIT APARTMENTS 2637 JEFFERSON STREET CARLSBAD
We understand undisturbed ("uncompacted") subgrade soils will be necessary under th . ~!CI! ~; ne.,
pavement section to promote infiltration for onsite storm water retention, and avoiding a · ty
Development Project (PDP). We further understand that the project design requires to eliminate the
perforated underdrain pipe, having the stonnwater infiltrate into the undisturbed ("uncompacted")
subgrade, due to inability to gravity discharge subsurface water onto any nearby stonn drainage
system or the neighboring properties. Consequently, the purpose of this effort was to provide a
feasible revised construction alternative for the proposed PICP paving section for accommodating
the project design requirements.
~ Reference is made to the following pertinent reports prepared by this office:
'( (f)i a I. "Alternative PICP Construction Procedure, Proposed Arellano 4-Unit Apartments, 2637 t/ .,,rejv, Jefferson Street, Carlsbad, California," dated February 14, 2017.
, v~ltl' 2. "Geotechnical Plan Review Update, Proposed Arellano 4-unit Apartments, 2637 Jefferson
Street, Carlsbad, California," dated October 24, 2016.
3. "Geotechnical Investigation, Proposed 3-story 4-Unit Residence, 2637 Jefferson Street,
Carlsbad, California," dated January 11, 2016.
The proposed new design revisions to the PICP system, is generally considered feasible from a
gcotechnical viewpoint. However, the following recommendations are appropriate and should be
considered in the final designs and implemented during the construction phase, where appropriate
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and as applicable:
I. Suitable undisturbed ("uncompacted") subgrade soils may b considered for the PICP
pavement section. Based on our site study (see referen s), suilable undisturbed
("uncompacted") subgrade soils (native Terrace Deposits) occur t depths ranging from 2 to
2.5 feet below the existing ground surfaces (BOS). For this µipose, pavement section
ground preparations should consist of removals of upper fill/top oil section to expose the
underlying undisturbed ("uncompacted") native Terrace Deposits. An increased pavement
base section (ASTM No. 57 stone base course) should then be placed over the exposed
undisturbed ("uncompacted") native Terrace Deposi~ The increased pavement base section
will also provide a lager storage capacity for the planned BMP facility. Remainder of the
PICP pavement structural section will stay unchanged.
\ \, J. 2. The perforated underdrain pipe may also be eliminated, provided an adequate storage capacity
1e,(,I)#"~ (with a proper safety factor) is considered in the design of the project BMP facility.
Additionally, all foundations bearing and subgradesoils underneath theplannednewbuilding
should be compacted to minimum 95% compaction levels.
3 All southern building foundations adjacent to the PICP should be extended a minimum of24
inches below the bottom of the paver base section (ASTM No. 57 stone base course), or at
least 42 inches below pad finish rough grade, whichever is more. A concrete slurry cut-off
wall (deepened edge restraint) extending a minimum of24 inches below the bottom of the
pavement section base course should also be consider to protect adjacent site improvements
and structures, where necessary and as appropriate, as previously specified (see references).
LIMITATIONS
The future performance of the PICP pavement BMP facility, as currently planned at the project site
is difficult to predict with certainty due to numerous unpredictable factors, such as amount of
seasonal and annual rainfall, infiltration rates, irrigation and maintenance of drainage systems. In
order to reduce potential impacts on the adjacent building foundations, structures, improvements,
or problems associated with the planned BMP facility, the folJowingrecommendations are presented:
• Provide periodic maintenance of the PICP pavement BMP facility, as necessary, and monitor
nearby structures and improvements. Should any saturated ground or related conditions
occur, the project civil engineer and geotechnical consultant should be immediately notified.
Mitigation recommendations may become necessary, and cannot be ruled out.
Provide landscaping consisting of drought resistant plants and monitor the amount of
irrigation water. lnigation should be limited to the amount ofwaternecessaryto suslain plant
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life. A landscape architect should be consulted, in this regard.
The perfonnance and impact of the newly required privatePICPpavement BMP drainage infiltration
facilities can only be evaluated through time. Additional recommendations or future repairs and
modifications to the system may be necessary, in the event adverse or consequential conditions
manifest themselves. This will require proper disclosure to any owners and all interested/affected
parties. However, in no respect do we guarantee or warrant the perfonnance of the private PICP
pavement BMP drainage infiltration facilities.
We appreciate this opportunity to be of service to you. again. Should any questions arise concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Reference to our Project No. GI-5-12-20
will help to expedite our response to your inquiries.
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APPENDIX II
Design Maps Summary Report
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User-Specified Input
Report Title Ohms Collaborative, 2637 Jefferson St., Carlsbad
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Building Code Reference Document ASCE 7-10 Standard
(which utilizes lJSGS hazard data available 1n 2008)
Site Coordinates 33.1664°N, 11 7 .3487°W
Site Soil Classification Site Class D -"Stiff Soll"
Risk Category I/II/III
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Ss = 1.148 g
S1 = 0.440 g
SHs = 1.195 g
SH1 = 0.687 g
Sos= 0.797g
S oi= 0.458 g
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For information on how the 55 and 51 values above have been calculated from probabilistic (risk-targeted) and
deterministic ground motions in the direction of maximum horizontal response, please return to the application and
select the "2009 NEHRP" building code reference document .
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For PG.A,., T,, CRs, and c., values, please yiew the deta iled report.
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ASCE 7-10 Standard (33.1664°N, 117.3487°W)
Site Class D -"Stiff Soil", Risk Category I/II/III
Section 11.4.1 -Mapped Acceleration Parameters
Note: Ground motion values provided below are for the direction of maximum horizontal
spectral response acceleration. They have been converted from corresponding geometric
mean ground motions computed by the USGS by applying factors of 1.1 (to obtain 5,) and
1.3 (to obtain S,). Maps In the 2010 ASCE-7 Standard are provided for Site Class B.
Adjustments for other Site Classes are made, as needed, in Section 11.4.3.
From Figure 22-1 ''' S, = 1.148 g
From Figure 22-2 ''' s, = 0.440 g
Section 11.4.2 -Site Class
The authority having jurisdiction (not the USGS), site-specific geotechnical data, and/or
the default has classified the site as Site Class D, based on the site soil properties in
accordance with Chapter 20.
Table 20.3-1 Site Classification
Site Class v, Nor Nm
A. Hard Rock >5,000 ft/S N/A
B. Rock 2,500 to 5,000 ft/S N/A
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C. Very dense soil and soft rock
D. Stiff Soll
E. Soft clay soil
F. Soils requiring site response
analysis In accordance with Section
21.1
1,200 to 2,500 ft/s >50 >2,000 psf
600 to 1,200 ft/s 15 to 50 1,000 to 2,000 psf
<600 ft/s <15 <1,000 psf
Any profile with more than 10 ft of soil having the characteristics:
• Plasticity index PI > 20,
• Moisture content w ~ 40%, and
• Undrained shear strengths. < 500 psf
See Section 20.3.1
For SI: lft/s = 0.3048 m/s llb/ft2 = 0.0479 kN/m 2
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Section 11.4.3 -Site Coefficients and Risk-Targeted Maximum Considered Earthquake
(MCE.) Spectral Response Acceleration Parameters
Table 11.4-1: Site Coefficient F,
Site Class Mapped MCE , Spectral Response Acceleration Parameter at Short Period
s, :$ 0.25 5, = 0.50 S, = 0.75 s, = 1.00 S, ~ 1.25
A 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
B 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
C 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.0
D 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.0
E 2.5 1. 7 1.2 0.9 0.9
F See Section 11.4. 7 of ASCE 7
Note: Use straight-line interpolation for intermediate values of 5,
For Site Class= D and S, = 1.148 g, F, = 1.041
Table 11.4-2: Site Coefficient F,
Site Class Mapped MCE, Spectral Response Acceleration Parameter at 1-s Period
s, :$ 0.10 S, = 0.20 S, = 0.30 s, = 0.40 S, ~ 0.50
A 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
B 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
C 1. 7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3
D 2.4 2.0 1.8 1.6 1.5
E 3.5 3.2 2.8 2.4 2.4
F See Section 11.4. 7 of ASCE 7
Note: Use straight-line interpolation for intermediate values of S,
For Site Class = D and s, = 0.440 g, F, = 1.560
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Equation ( 11.4-1 ): SMs = F,Ss = 1.C.41 X 1.148 = 1.195 g
Equation (11.4-2): SM, = F.S, = 1.560 ~ 0.440 = 0.687 g
Section 11.4.4 -Design Spectral Acceleration Parameters
Equation (11,4-3): Sos=% SMs = % X 1.195 = 0.797 g
Equation (11.4-4): So, = % SM, = % X 0.687 = 0.458 g
Section 11.4.5 -Design Response Spectrum
From Figure 22-12 c" T, = 8 seconds
Figure 11.4-1: Design Response Spectrum
Sc,, -0.797
' So, ... 0.458 -~-- - - --- - - -~ ----------' ' ' ' ' ' '
ls""0.575
T <T0 : S, = S,. ( 0.4 + 0.6T IT,)
T,STST1 :S,=S,.
T1 <TST,:S,=S0,/T
T>T,:S,=S.,T,/T'
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Section 11.4.6 -Risk-Targeted Maximum Considered Earthquake (MCE.) Response
Spectrum
The MCE, Response Spectrum is determin, d by multiplying the design response spectrum above by
1.5.
5,.-1.195
s..,. -0.687 _1,.. -----------1 - - - - - - - ---' '
".',, ... Q,115 T~ .... Q.575 1.0:J:J
PttuX1. T {!!K)
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Section 11.8.3 -Additional Geotechnical Investigation Report Requirements for Seismic
Design Categories D through F
From figure 22-7''' PGA = 0.454
Equation (11.8-1): PGAM = FPG,PGA = 1.046 x 0.454 = 0.475 g
Table 11.8-1: Site Coefficient F ....
Site Mapped MCE Geometric Mean Peak Ground Acceleration, PGA
Class
PGA S PGA = PGA = PGA = PGA 2':
0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50
A 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
B 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
C 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.0
D 1.6 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.0
E 2.5 1.7 1.2 0.9 0.9
F See Section 11.4. 7 of ASCE 7
Note: Use straight-line interpolation for intermediate values of PGA
For Site Class = D and PGA = 0,454 g, F,.. = 1.046
Section 21.2.1.1 -Method 1 (from Chapter 21 -Site-Specific Ground Motion Procedures
for Seismic Design)
From Figure 22-17 ''' c .. = 0.944
From Figure 22-18 ''1 c,, = 0.995
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Section 11.6 -Seismic Design Category
Table 11.6-1 Seismic Design Category Based on Short Period Response Acceleration Parameter
RISK CATEGORY
VALUE Of Sos
I or II III IV
S05 < 0.167g A A A
0.167g :S s., < 0.33g B B C
0.33g :S s., < O.SOg C C D
O.SOg :S S., D D D
For Risk Category= I ands,.= 0.797 g, Seismic Design Category= D
Table 11.6-2 Seismic Design Category Based on 1-5 Period Response Acceleration Parameter
RISK CATEGORY
VALUE OF 50,
I or II III IV
s., < 0.067g A A A
0.067g :S s., < 0.133g B B C
0.133g :S s •• < 0.20g C C D
0.20g :S s., D D D
For Risk Category = I and s., = 0.458 g, Seismic Design Category = D
Note: When S, is greater than or equal to 0. 75g, the Seismic Design Category is E for
buildings in Risk Categories I, II, and Ill, and F for those in Risk Category IV, irrespective
of the above.
Seismic Design Category = "the more severe design category in accordance with
Table 11.6-1 or 11.6-2" = D
Note: See Section 11.6 for alternative approaches to calculating Seismic Design Category.
References
1. Figure 22-1:
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2. Figure 22-2:
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3. Figure 22-12:
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4. Figure 22-7:
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5. Figure 22-17:
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6. Figure 22-18:
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APPENDIX III
Project No. GI-15-12-50
February 14, 2017
Ohms Collaborative
Mr. Hector Aramburo
536 Sears Avenue
San Diego, California 92114
8118 GEOTECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
Consulting Geotechnical Engineers & Geologists
5931 Sea Lion Place, Suite 109
Carlsbad, California 92010
760-602-7815
smsgeosol.inc@gmail.com
ALTERATIVE PICP CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE, PROPOSED ARELLANO 4-
UNIT APARTMENTS, 2637 JEFFERSON STREET, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
We understand the project stormwater BMP designs considers to retain all storm waters onsite as
a mitigation measure to avoid a Priority Development Project (PDP). For this purpose, the
impervious liner on the bottom and sides of the PICP system (see Figure 2 of October 24, 2016
report) needs to be eliminated and the paving constructed with 12 inches clear distance from the
building foundations. The proposed revisions to the PICP system, is generally considered feasible
from a geotechnical viewpoint, provided the following are also considered in the final designs and
implemented during the construction phase, where appropriate and as applicable:
1. The impervious liner on the bottom and sides of the PICP system may be eliminated and the
paving constructed with 12 inches clear distance from the building foundations. All
remaining recommendations, including the underdrain and minimum 95% compacted
subgrade requirements, will stay the same (see Figure 2 of October 24, 2016 report). The
finish subgrade below the pavement section should slope at a minimum of2% away from the
building foundations towards the underdrain trench.
2. All building foundations adjacent to the PJCP should be extended a minimum of 18 inches
below the bottom of the paver sections, or at least 42 inches below pad finish rough grade,
whichever is more. Alternatively, a minimum 8 inches wide concrete slurry cut-off wall
(deepened edge restraint) extending a minimum of 24 inches below the bottom of the
foundations may be considered. The cut-off wall (deepened edge restraint) should be
constructed prior to building foundation trenching.
3. Nearby site structures and improvements should also be protected with similar cut-off walls
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Alternative PICP Construction Procedure
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( deepened edge restraints) as needed.
We appreciate this opportunity to be of service to you. again. Should any questions arise concerning
this report, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Reference to our Project No. GI-5-12-20
will help to expedite our response to your inquiries.
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