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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMS 2018-0006; Breakers View Beach Homes; Revised City of Carlsbad Response; 2016-07-25COAST GEOTECHNICAL CONSUL TING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS July 25, 2016 Marc Kovens 18 Via Burrone Newport Coast, CA 92657 Subject: Reference: REVISED CITY OF CARLSBAD RESPONSE Proposed Twin Home Development 3648 Carlsbad Boulevard Carlsbad, California PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION Proposed Twin Home Development 3648 Carlsbad Boulevard Carlsbad, California Prepared by Coast Geotechnical Dated February 11, 2016 Dear Mr. Kovens: This report is in response to the city of Carlsbad request for additional information regarding the Preliminary Geotechnical Report on the above referenced project. Site Location The subject property is located at 3648 Carlsbad Boulevard, north of Juniper Avenue, along the east side of Carlsbad Boulevard, in the city of Carlsbad. Expansive Soils Based on laboratory testing of selected samples, the residual soil and Pleistocene terrace deposits reflect an expansion potential in the very low range (E.I. 4). P.O. BOX 230163 * ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA 92023 (858) 755-8622 Coast Geotechnical Cross Section July 25, 2016 W.O. P-6541115 Page 2 of 5 The enclosed Cross Section A-A' depicts the general subsurface geologic conditions, approximate current proposed development, existing structures and approximate limits of proposed remedial grading. Permeable Pavers -Infiltration It is nearly impossible to direct infiltrated water vertically in narrow walkway areas, driveways and areas adjacent to foundations. Infiltrated water will likely flow along utility line backfill and other avenues which provide less resistance to lateral flow. Walkways, driveways and areas adjacent to structural foundations should be proYided with an impermeable liner such as a minimum 15 mil Stego impervious membrane or equivalent. Pavement underdrains are recommended and should be incorporated in the design for adequate collection and disposal of filtrated storm water. Infiltration (Alternative) The following alternative is provided that will allow infiltration in the western portion of the site, as proposed in the patio pervious paver area on the grading plans. Infiltration is also possible in the rear pervious paver driveway area, as discussed with bHA, Civil Engineering. However, the following approach is considered less desirable from a geotechnical viewpoint than lining the sections with an impervious liner. Coast Geotechnical July 25, 2016 W.O. P-6541115 Page 3 of 5 A minimum 6.0 inches thick concrete slurry cutoff wall should be constructed adjacent to the western foundation line. The cutoff wall should extend to the northern and southern property lines. The wall should continue westward along both the southern and northern property lines to the western property line. The cutoff wall should extend vertically a minimum of3 .0 feet below the base of the proposed structure footing and/or pavement section, whichever is deeper. The rear drive should also be provided with a cutoff wall that extends along the edge of the carport slab to the property lines. The cutoff wall should extend along the north, south and eastern property lines to create a box for vertical infiltration. The cutoff walls should be continuous with no gaps for water to migrate laterally. No infiltration should be allowed along the narrow northern and southern side yard areas. The cutoff walls may be poured with a lean concrete mix (2-sack slurry). The walls should be a continuous pour and should not have any cold joints. All penetrations and any future penetrations through the concrete slurry cutoff wall will need to be sealed with slurry. The cutoff walls need to be water tight and any avenues through the walls will allow concentrated drainage flow into foundation and slab areas that could result in moisture problems and possibly foundation/slab distress. The approximate locations and limits of the proposed subsurface cutoff walls are shown on the enclosed revised grading plan by bHA, Civil Engineering. Coast Geotechnical Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavers (PICP) July 25, 2016 W.O. P-6541115 Page 4 of 5 PICP pavement structural section (Driveways) should consist of 31/s inch PICP, over a minimum of 2.0 inches of ASTM No. 8 bedding course/choke stone, over a minimum of 12 inches of ASTM No. 57 stone base course, over a minimum of 12 inches of 95 percent compacted subgrade. Bedding course/choke stone and base course stone should also be well compacted, consolidated and interlocked (avoid crushing the underdrain pipes) with heavy construction equipment. ASTM No. 8, No. 9 or No. 89 should be used for joint materials, depending on the joint size and per manufacturer recommendations. The above stone base section may be reduced from 12 inches to a minimum of 6.0 inches for walkways, if desired. Gradation requirements for ASTM No. 57, No. 8, No. 89 and No. 9 are as follows: Sieve Percent Passing Size No. 57 No.8 No. 89 No.9 1½" 100 1" 95 to 100 ½" 25 to 60 100 100 3/a" 85 to 100 90to 100 100 No.4 0 to 10 10 to 30 · 20 to 55 85 to 100 No. 8 0 to 5 0 to 10 5 to 30 10 to 40 No. 16 0 to 5 0 to 10 0 to 10 No. 50 0 to 5 0 to 5 This is the minimum structural section and is suitable for the anticipated traffic load. Coast Geotechnical Site Exploration July 25, 2016 W.O. P-6541115 Page 5 of 5 Based on our experience on projects in close proximity to the site, the underlying Pleistocene terrace deposits are anticipated to be relatively uniform across the site. Minor variations within the depth of fill deposits may be addressed during the remedial grading phase. Additional exploratory borings are unnecessary. LIMITATIONS Infiltration, even with subsurface cutoff walls, increases the risk of saturated soils that support foundations, slabs and exterior improvements on the subject property and adjacent properties. Water will seek the least path of resistance. The developer should consider these risks should this option be chosen. It is the responsibility of the owner and contractor to ensure that the cutoff walls are water tight for the life expectancy of the structure. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (858) 755-8622. This opportunity to be of service is appreciated. Grading Plan ( showing subsurface cutoff walls) ENCLOSURE A I ,2 l CROSS SECTION A-A' fl. i A' f r -r-------------------r I : Proposed Structure ~ : I i-------== -------~ -I L I : Exist. 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