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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCT 01-03; CALAVERA HILLS VILLAGE E-1; SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT OF GRADING; 2007-02-09I (roI•o3 Geoteöhniáal • Geologic. Coastal • Environmental 5741 Palmer Way • Carlsbad, California 92010 ('760)438-3155 FAX(T60)931-0915 February 9, 2007 W.O. 3902-B-SC Brookfield Homes 12865 Pointe Del Mar, Suite 200 Del Mar, California 92014 Attention: Mr. Dale Gleed Subject: Supplemental Report 0f Grading, Lot 4 (Former Model Parking .Lot), Village E-1 , Carls6ád Tract 01-03, Carlsbad, San Diego County, California Dear Mr. Gleed: In accordance with your request and authorization GeoSoils, Inc (GSI), is presenting this supplemental report of rough grading Grading and processing of original ground within the subject lot was observed and selectively tested by a representative of GSI The scope of our services includes geotechniôal observations during site grading, field density and laboratory testing, and preparation of this summary letter. The purpose of grading was to remove an existing parking lot (model complex) and prepare the pad for residential construction. The work performed to, date is in general, co,ifdrrnance with the recommendations contained in our referenced reports (GSI 2003b and 2003c), and with the grading ordinance of the City. Field testing indicates that fills placed under the purview of this report have been compacted to a minimum 90 percent relative compaction Laboratory testing performed to date indicates that additional fills (approximately. 1 foot) placed on the lot are medium expansive (Expansion Index [E I] equal to 60), in accordance with Table 18-I-B of the Uniform Building Code ([UBC], International Conference of Building Officials [ICBO] 1997) Unless superceded herein, the conclusions and recommendations presented in the referenced reports (GSI 2004, 2003a, 2003b, and 2003c) remain valid and applicable Based on the presence of expansive soils, the foundation and improvements should be designed in consideration of medium expansive soils GSI should review the foundation plans, prior to án construction. The conclusions and recommendations presented herein are professional opinions These opinions have been derived in accordance with current standards of practice and no warranty is express or implied Standards of practice are subject to change with time GSI assumes no responsibility or liability for work testing, or recommendations performed or provided by others, their inaction or, work performed without the benefit of geotechnical observation and testing services bi GSI. The opportunity to be of service is greatly appreciated If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact any of the undersigned Respectfully submitte—... 7 0AL G\ GeoSoils, Inc Certified Engineering Robert G. Crismàn , 'David W. Skelly' '. Engineering Geologi 'Civii'Eriginëer, RC E 47857 Op RGC/DWSJJPF/jk Attachment Appendix - References Distribution: (4) Addressee 0 '' (1) Jobsite, Attention: Mr. Dave Blasco 0 ,Bróokfieid Homes w•o 3902-B-SC Village E-1, Carlsbad Tract 01 03 February 9 2007 'Fi1e:e:\wp9\3900\3902b.sro Page 2 GeoSoils, Inc. APPENDIX REFERENCES California Building Standards Commission, 2001, California Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Volume 2, Adopted November 1, 2002 Esgil Corporation, 2003a, Plan check comments, Mystic Point sixplex & triplex models (foundation revision), Carlsbad, PC03-16 (PCRO3-270), dated December 30. 2003b, Plan check comments, Mystic Point sixplex & triplex models (foundation revision), Carlsbad, PC03-16 (PCR03-270), dated December 15. Davidson Reinforcing Company, 2002; Post tension slab foundation plans for: Calavera Hills [-1, Carlsbad,, California,* Job No. 1391, dated May. 29 (last revision November 23, 2003). GeoSoils, Inc, 2004, Second geotechnical review of mat foundation plans, Village F-i, Calavera Hills II, Carlsbad, San Diego County, California, W.0. 3902-C-SC, dated January 5.. S 2003a, Geotechnical review of mat foundation plans, Village [-1, Calavera Hills II, Carlsbad, San Diego County California, W.0.- 3902-C-SC, dated December 16 2003b, Report of rough grading, Calavera Hills, Village F-i, pads 1 through 28, Carlsbad. Tract 01-03, City of Carlsbad, San Diego County, California, W.O. 3459-B-SC, dated June 9 S 2003c, Revised:geotechnical update, Village F-i of Calavera Hills II, Carlsbad, San Diego County, California, W.O. 3459-B-SC, dated May 12. International Conference of Building Officials, 1997, Uniform building code. GeoSoils, Inc.