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Miles-Pacific, LP
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Carlsbad, California 92008-8700
Attention: Mr. Rod Bradley
March 18, 2014
AUG i 8 2014
CITY C := ':,:...:=:LSBAD
PLAf\l1,J;;"1G OiVISION
W.O. 6637-A-SC
Subject: Addendum to Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation, Proposed Residential
Subdivision, 1833 Buena Vista Way, Carlsbad, San Diego County, California
References: 1. "Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation, Proposed Residential Subdivision, 1833 Buena Vista
Way, Carlsbad, San Diego County, California," W.O. 6637-A-SC, dated March 17, 2014, by
GeoSoils, Inc ..
2. "City of Carlsbad Engineering Standards, General Design Standards," Volume 1, 2004
Edition, by City of Carlsbad.
Dear Mr. Bradley:
GeoSoils, Inc. (GSI) is providing this addendum to our preliminary geotechnical evaluation
report (see Reference 1). This addendum provides revised preliminary asphaltic concrete
pavement sections that conform to City of Carlsbad minimum criteria, indicated in
Reference 2. Unless specifically superceded herein, the conclusions and
recommendations provided in Reference 1 are still considered valid and applicable and
should be appropriately implemented during the balance of project design and
construction.
The revised preliminary asphaltic concrete pavement sections are included in the table
below:
I ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT . .I
TRAFF-IC SUBGRADE A.C. THICKNESS CLASS-2 AGGREGATE
T.t.<1> BASE THICKNESS<2> AREA R•VALUE {Inches) (Inches)
Private Street 4.5 30(3) 4.0(4) 4.0
Private Street 5.0 30(3) 4.Q(4) 5.5
<11 Assumed Tl values based on a review of Reference 2. The actual value should be confirmed by the Project Civil
Engineer prior to construction.
121 Denotes standard Caltrans Class 2 aggregate base R >78, SE >22).
131 Assumed.
141 Citv of Carlsbad minimum thickness.
LIMITATIONS
The conclusions and recommendations are professional opinions. These opinions have
been derived in accordance with current standards of practice, and no warranty, either
express or implied, is given. Standards of practice are subject to change with time. GSI
assumes no responsibility or liability for work or testing performed by others, or their
inaction; or work performed when GSI is not requested to be onsite, to evaluate if our
recommendations have been properly implemented. Use of this report constitutes an
agreement and consent by the user to all the limitations outlined above, notwithstanding
any other agreements that may be in place. In addition, this report may be subject to
review by the controlling authorities. Thus, this report brings to completion our scope of
seNices for this portion of the project.
If you have any questions or comments regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to
contact the undersigned.
Respectfully submitted,
GeoSoils, Inc.
John P. Franklin
Engineering Geologist, CEG 1340
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lan B. Boehmer
Project Geologist
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Distribution: (2) Addressee (wet-signed)
Miles-Pacific, LP
1833 Buena Vista Street, Carlsbad
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