HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDP 2017-0064; SLOWIK ADU; UPDATED GEOTECHNICAL REPORT FOR NEW, ONE-STORY, SECOND DWELLING UNIT AND DETACH GARAGE; 2021-04-11EAST COUNTY SOIL CONSULTATION
AND ENGINEERING, INC.
Sharon Slowik
3960 Sunnyhill Drive
Carlsbad, California 92008
10925 HARTLEY ROAD, SUITE "I"
SANTEE, CALIFORNIA 92071
TEL. 619-258-7901
April 11, 2021
Project No. 03-l 106H6(A)
Subject: Updated Geotechnical Report for New, One-Story, Second Dwelling Unit and
Detached Garage
3960 Sunnyhill Drive
Carlsbad, California 92008
Dear Ms. Slowik:
In accordance with your request, we are pleased to submit this updated geotechnical report for
the subject new, one-story, second dwelling unit and detached garage. We have reviewed the
referenced Limited Site Investigation Report and Geotechnical Report Update, dated April 21 ,
2004 and July 23, 2019, respectively (see attached Figure 1, References 2 and 3), and revisited
the site.
The recommendations presented in the referenced reports have been partially modified to reflect
changes in the standard of practice in the industry and to conform to the current California
Building Code. These recommendations should be incorporated into the project design and
construction.
SITE VISIT
We revisited the site on April 6, 2021 . Conditions in the area of the proposed second dwelling
unit and garage are similar to those described in the referenced geotechnical reports.
Accordingly, we did not consider it necessary to perform additional subsurface exploration or soil
testing.
SEISMIC DESIGN VALUES
Updated seismic design values are presented on the attached Figure 2.
CONCLUSIONS
The site is suitable for construction of the new, one-story, second dwelling unit and detached
garage. The following updated footing and floor slab recommendations should be incorporated
into the design and construction of the residence and garage, while the other recommendations
presented in the referenced reports are still valid.
Updated Geotechnical Report for New, One-Story, Second Dwelling Unit and
Detached Garage
3960 Sunnyhill Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
FOOTINGS
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Continuous and/or individual footings should be founded in dense terrace deposits at a minimum
depth of 18 inches below building pad grade or lowest adjacent, finished grade, whichever is
deeper. Continuous footings should be reinforced with a minimum of four #4 steel bars, with
two bars placed near the top of the footings and the other two bars placed near the bottom of the
footings. Individual footings should be at least 18 inches square and reinforced with a grid of #4
bars spaced 12 inches on centers ( each way) and placed on concrete blocks at the bottom of the
footing.
FLOOR SLABS
Floor slabs including garage slabs should be at least 5 inches thick and reinforced with #4 bars
placed at 18 inches on centers in two directions in the middle of the slab. The reinforcing steel
should be supported on steel chairs or concrete blocks. Floor slabs should be underlain by 2
inches of clean sand over a 10-mil visqueen moisture barrier over 2 inches of clean sand. To
minimize the potential for shrinkage cracks, floor slab concrete should have a rmmmum
compressive strength of 3,000 psi and maximum water-cement ratio of 0. 5.. No special
inspection of concrete is necessary. Some shrinkage cracks are still possible.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
A review of plans and specifications, field observations and testing under our direction are integral
parts of the recommendations made in this report. If East County Soil Consultation and Engineering,
Inc. is not retained for these services, the client agrees to assume our responsibility for any potential
claims that may arise during construction. Observation and testing are additional services, which are
provided by our firm, and should be budgeted within the cost of development.
This opportunity to be of service is appreciated. If you have any questions, or we can be of
further service, please do not hesitate to call or contact us.
Respectfully Submitted,
Martin R. Owen, PE, GE
Geotechnical Engineer
Attachments: Figures 1 and 2
EAST COUNTY SOIL CONSULTATION AND ENGINEERING, INC.
Updated Geotecbnical Report for New, One-Story, Second Dwelling Unit and
Detached Garage
3960 Sunnybill Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
FIGURE 1
REFERENCES
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1. "Response to Third Party Review, Proposed Second Dwelling Unit, 3960 Sunnyhill Drive, City of
Carlsbad, California", Project No. 03-1106H6(A), Prepared by East County Soil Consultation and
Engineering, Inc., Dated July 23, 2019 .
2. "Geotechnical Report Update, Proposed New Primary Residence, 3960 Sunnyhill Drive, City of
Carlsbad, California", Project No. 03-1106H6(A), Prepared by East County Soil Consultation and
Engineering, Inc., Dated August 8, 2017.
3. "Limited Site Investigation, Proposed New Primary Residence, 3960 Sunnyhill Drive, City of
Carlsbad, California", Project No. 03-1106H6(A), Prepared by East County Soil Consultation and
Engineering, Inc., Dated April 21, 2004.
4. "Soil Bearing Value Recommendation, Proposed Second Story Addition, 3960 Sunnyhill Drive, City of
Carlsbad, California", Project No. 03-1106H6(A), Prepared by East County Soil Consultation and
Engineering, Inc., Dated July 16, 2003 .
EAST COUNTY SOIL CONSULTATION AND ENGINEERING, INC.
U1>dated Geotechnical Report for New, One-Story, Second Dwelling Unit and
Detached Garage
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3960 Sunnyhill Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
FIGURE2
SEISMIC DESIGN VALUES
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Design Code Reference Document
Risk Category
Site Class
Type Value
Ss 1.02
S: 0.371
S,,,s 1.114
S.,.1 null -See Section 11.4.8
S::rs 0.742
SJ: null -See Section 11.4 .8
Type Value
soc null -See Section 11.4.8
F. 1.092
F, null -See Section 11.4.8
PGA 0.447
Description
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D -Stiff Soil
MCE._ ground motion. (for 0.2 second period)
KER ground motion. (for 1.0s period)
Site-modified spectral acceleration value
Site-modified spectral acceleration value
Numeric seismic design value at 0.2 second SA
umeric seismic design value at 1.0 second SA
Seismic design category
Site amplification factor at 0.2 second
Site amplification factor at 1.0 second
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