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GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING STUDY
AVANARIDGE
10615 SOUTHEAST 172nd STREET
RENTON , WASHINGTON
ES-4147
PREPARED FOR
AVANA RIDGE, LLC
December 21,2015
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Keven D. Hoffmann, E.I.T.
Project Engineer
Raymond A. Coglas, P.E.
Principal
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING STUDY
AVANARIDGE
10615 SOUTHEAST 172ND STREET
RENTON, WASHINGTON
ES-4147
Earth Solutions NW, LLC
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Bellevue, Washington 98005
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December 21, 2015
ES-4147
Avana Ridge, LLC
9675 Southeast 36th Street, Suite 105
Mercer Island, Washington 98040
Attention: Mr. Justin Lagers
Dear Mr. Lagers:
• Earth Solutions NW LLC
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Construction Monitoring
• Environmental Sciences
Earth Solutions ~, LLC (ESNW) is pleased to present this report titled "Geotechnical
Engineering Study, Avana Ridge, 10615 Southeast 172nd Street, Renton, Washington". In our
opinion, the proposed residential development is feasible from a geotechnical standpoint. Our
subsurface exploration indicates the site is primarily underlain by Vashon till and bedrock of the
Renton formation. During our subsurface exploration completed on October 1, 2015,
groundwater seepage was not encountered at the test pit locations. At the time of Icicle Creek
Engineers' most recent subsurface exploration (December 16, 2008), groundwater seepage
was reported at one test pit location at approximately one-and-one-half feet below existing
grades. In our opinion, discrete, perched seepage zones should be anticipated during
construction depending on the time of year grading activities take place.
In our opinion, the proposed residential structures may be supported atop conventional
continuous and spread footing foundations bearing on competent native soil, recompacted
native soil, or new structural fill. In general, competent native soil suitable for support of new
foundations will be encountered within the upper two to three feet of existing grades. Where
loose or unsuitable soil conditions are exposed at foundation subgrade elevations, compaction
of the soils to the specifications of structural fill, or overexcavation and replacement with a
suitable structural fill material, will be necessary.
Construction of the proposed vault within the southwestern portion of the northem half of the
site is feasible from a geotechnical standpoint. We anticipate competent, dense to very dense,
undisturbed Vashon till will be encountered within excavations at depth for the vault foundation
subgrade elevation. With respect to infiltration, it is our opinion native soils will not
accommodate large-scale or full infiltration facility design; however, native soils are a good
candidate for limited infiltration and/or bioretention applications.
Recommendations for foundation deSign, site preparation, drainage, critical area mitigation,
preliminary stormwater detention vault design, and other pertinent development aspects are
provided in this study. We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you on this project. If
you have questions regarding the content ofthis geotechnical engineering study, please call.
Sincerely,
EARTH SOLUTIONS NW, LLC
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Keven D. Hoffmann, E.I.T.
Project Engineer
1805 -136lh Place N.E., Suile 201 • Bellevue, WA 98005 • (4251449-4704 • FAX (4251449-4711
Table of Contents
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INTRODUCTION..................................................................... 1
General........................................................................ 1
Proiect Description.................... ....... ............................. 2
SITE CONDITIONS........ ...... .................. ............................. ..... 2
Surface........................................................................ 2
Subsurface............................ ....................................... 3
Topsoil and Fill.................. .................................. 3
Native Soil ........................................................... 3
Geologic Setting.................................................. 4
Groundwater................................................................. 4
Critical Areas................................... ...... ........................ 4
Steep Slope Hazard.............................................. 5
Coal Mine Hazard............ ...... ......... ................. ..... 5
Minimum Risk Statement... ... ... ... . .. .. .. . .. . . . .. .. ... ... ... 6
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS............ ...... ...... .......... 6
General........................................................................ 6
Site Preparation and Earthwork.. ..................................... 6
Temporary Erosion ControL........ ................................ 7
Stripping........ ........... ...... .................................... ............ 7
In-situ Soils........ ..... ...................................... ................. 7
Imported Soils.. ........ ................................. ..................... 8
Subgrade Preparation........................................... 8
Structural Fill.... ........ ...................... ............................... 8
Foundations............................... .................................. 8
Seismic Design............................................................. 9
Slab-on-Grade Floors...... ........ ...................................... 9
Retaining Walls............................................................. 10
Drainage.................................................................................... 10
Infiltration Feasibility.. .... ... ........... ....... .... ...... ....... 11
Preliminary Detention Vault Design............ ............. 11
Excavations and Slopes......... ............ ..................................... 12
Pavement Sections........................................................ 13
Utility Support and Trench Backfill......... .......................... 13
LIMITATIONS............ ...... ...... .................................................. 14
Additional Services............ ............ ............ ............... ..... 14
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Table of Contents
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GRAPHICS
Plate 1 Vicinity Map
Plate 2 Test Pit Location Plan
Plate 3 Retaining Wall Drainage Detail
Plate 4 Footing Drain Detail
APPENDICES
Appendix A Subsurface Exploration
Test Pit Logs
AppendixB Laboratory Test Results
AppendixC Reports by Others
Earth Solullons NW, LLC
General
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING STUDY
AVANARIDGE
10615 SOUTHEAST 172NO STREET
RENTON, WASHINGTON
ES-4147
INTRODUCTION
This geotechnical engineering study was prepared for the proposed Avana Ridge apartment
complex development to be completed at 10615 Southeast 172nd Street in Renton,
Washington. The purpose of this study was to provide geotechnical recommendations for
currently proposed development plans. Our scope of services for completing this geotechnical
engineering study included the following:
• Reviewing site-specific reports, prepared previously by Icicle Creek Engineers, Inc., for
geotechnically relevant information pertinent to the proposed development;
• Completing subsurface test pits for purposes of characterizing site soils;
• Completing laboratory testing of soil samples collected at the test pit locations;
• Conducting engineering analyses, and;
• Preparation of this report.
The following documents and maps were reviewed as part of our report preparation:
• Geologic Map of the Renton Quadrangle, King County, Washington, by D. R. Mullineaux,
1965.
• Preliminary Coal Mine Hazard Assessment, prepared by Icicle Creek Engineers, Inc.,
dated June 24, 1999;
• Coal Mine Hazard Assessment, prepared by Icicle Creek Engineers, Inc., dated March
22,2004;
• Geotechnical Engineering Services Report, prepared by Icicle Creek Engineers, Inc.,
dated January 20, 2009;
• Liquefaction Susceptibility of King County (Map 11-5), prepared by the King County
Flood Control District, May 2010;
• Sensitive Areas maps for the City of Renton, printed August 2012;
• Pre-Application Site Plan, Sheet No. PA-00.1, prepared by Baylis Architects, dated
August28,2015, and;
• Online Web Soil Survey (WSS) resource, provided by the Natural Resources
Conservation Service under the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Project Description
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We understand the proposed development will include construction of two residential apartment
structures, utility improvements, parking and drive areas, and open space areas. Each
apartment structure will be four to five stories in height. Rockeries will likely be incorporated
into final designs to accommodate grade transitions, where necessary. We anticipate
stormwater will be managed likely by a below-grade detention vault (vault) which is proposed
for construction within the southwestern portion of the northern half of the site. Site geologic
hazards include a stream and associated buffer space (within the central and southern site
areas) and a historic coal mine, known as the Springbrook Mine, and its associated opening
(near the southern property line). The proposed development will occur across a currently
forested, unimproved property, and in general, the southern, geologically sensitive area of the
site will not be improved. The site has been explored previously on several occasions by
means of both soil borings and exploratory test pits. The referenced reports, prepared
previously by Icicle Creek Engineers, Inc. (ICE), are discussed within the text of this report
where relevant to the currently proposed development. The collective term "ICE reports" will be
used hereafter when referring to these previously prepared reports. For reference, the ICE
reports are provided in Appendix C.
At the time of report submission, specific grading and building load plans were not available for
review; however, based on our experience with similar developments, the proposed residential
structures will likely be constructed at grade (following site mass grading) utilizing relatively
lightly-loaded wood framing supported on conventional foundations. Based on the information
provided, it is our understanding that underground garage levels are not proposed. We
anticipate the residential structures will incorporate slab-on-grade floors or crawl space
construction at grade. We anticipate perimeter footing loads on the order of 2 to 4 kips per
lineal foot (kif). Slab-on-grade loading is anticipated to be on the order of 150 pounds per
square foot (psf).
If the above design assumptions are incorrect or change, ESNW should be contacted to review
the recommendations in this report. ESNW should review final designs to confirm that our
geotechnical recommendations have been incorporated into the plans.
SITE CONDITIONS
Surface
The subject site is located north of the intersection between State Route 515 (Benson Drive
South) and Benson Road South in Renton, Washington. The site and the surrounding upland
area are commonly referred to as Benson Hill. The approximate location of the property is
illustrated on Plate 1 (Vicinity Map). The triangular property is comprised of two adjoining tax
parcels (King County Parcel Nos. 292305-9009 and -9148) totaling approximately 3.78 acres.
The site is enveloped to the north by Southeast 172nd Street, to the southwest by State Route
515, to the southeast by Benson Road South, and to the east by a daycare facility.
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Both the northern and southern tax parcels are currently undeveloped; scattered vagrant
camps, as well as associated debris and rubbish, are present across portions of the site. Site
topography descends generally from north to south, and we estimate total elevation change to
be on the order of 50 feet or less. Existing vegetation is dense and is representative of
undisturbed, forested conditions.
Subsurface
An ESNW representative observed, logged, and sampled seven test pits, excavated at client-
specified locations, on October 1, 2015 using a Client-provided excavator and operator. The
test pits were completed for purposes of assessing soil conditions, classifying site soils, and
investigating the presence of groundwater below the existing ground surface (bgs). The
approximate locations of the test pits are depicted on Plate 2 (Test Pit Location Plan). Please
refer to the test pit logs provided in Appendix A for a more detailed description of subsurface
conditions. Soil samples collected at the test pit locations were analyzed in accordance with
both United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Unified Soil Classification System
(USCS) methods and procedures.
Topsoil and Fill
In general, topsoil was encountered within the upper 8 to 10 inches of existing grades at the
test pit locations. A more significant topsoil depth of 16 inches bgs was observed at test pit
(TP) location TP-5. The topsoil was characterized by dark brown color, the presence of fine
organic material, and small root intrusions.
Fill was not explicitly encountered at the test pit locations during our fieldwork. Based on our
review of the ICE reports, fill was also not encountered at previously explored locations of the
site, with the exception of ICE TP-9 which was drilled near the suspected former mine entry.
Fill at ICE TP-9 was encountered to the terminus of the exploration pit (15 feet bgs).
Native Soil
Underlying topsoil, native soils at the test pit locations were comprised primarily of silty sand
with gravel (USCS: SM), consistent with the typical makeup of Vashon till. In general, the upper
two to three feet of the Vashon till was characterized as "weathered" and was encountered in a
loose to medium dense state, while the Vashon till at depth was characterized as
"unweathered" and was encountered in a dense to very dense state. The presence of iron
oxide staining was also considered in our characterization of upper Vashon till deposits as
·weathered". Native soils were primarily encountered in a damp condition and extended to the
maximum exploration depth of six-and-one-half feet bgs.
Based on our review of the ICE reports, previous soil borings encountered bedrock of the
Renton formation at depths of approximately 22 to 43 feet bgs underlying the Vashon till. The
bedrock was comprised of sandstone, beds of coal and carbonaceous shale, and Claystone.
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Geologic Setting
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The referenced geologic map resource identifies ground moraine deposits (Qgt) , otherwise
known as Vashon till, as underlying the site and surrounding areas. According to the geologic
map resource, Vashon till is typically a compact, coherent, unsorted mixture of sand, silt, clay,
and gravel which is commonly referred to as "hardpan". The referenced WSS resource
identifies Alderwood gravelly sandy loam (Map Unit Symbol: AgC) across the site and
surrounding parcels. The Alderwood series was formed in hills and ridges.
Based on our field observations, native soils underlying the subject site, specifically those likely
to be encountered during construction, are consistent with ground moraine deposits (Vashon
till) as described in this section. The deposits encountered on site are consistent with those
areas across the majority of Benson Hill, which are also mapped to be underlain primarily by
Vashon till. As indicated in the previous section of this report, soil boring information outlined in
the ICE reports indicate bedrock of the Renton formation is present at depth underlying the
Vashon till.
Groundwater
During our subsurface exploration completed on October 1, 2015, groundwater seepage was
not encountered at the test pit locations. Iron oxide staining was observed within the upper two
to four feet of existing grades. In our opinion, discrete, perched groundwater seepage zones
may be encountered during construction, particularly within excavations at depth for site utilities
and the vault. Groundwater seepage rates and elevations fluctuate depending on many
factors, including precipitation duration and intensity, the time of year, and soil conditions. In
general, groundwater flow rates are higher during the wetter, winter months.
Critical Areas
The presence of critical areas on the subject site has been investigated by ICE on multiple
occasions, and the conclusions of said investigations are summarized within the ICE reports.
We also reviewed the referenced sensitive areas maps published by the City of Renton (City) to
confirm the presence of critical area hazards within the property boundaries in accordance with
Critical Areas Ordinance No. 5137, as adopted by the City. Based on our review, the site is
designated as having potential for hazard relating to steep slopes and the historic coal mine.
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Steep Slope Hazard
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The City steep slope hazard map identifies slopes with gradients in excess of 15 percent within
the city limits. According to the steep slope hazard map, slopes within the property boundaries
maintain gradients of at least 25 percent and equal to or less than 40 percent. Steep slopes, as
defined by the City, are present at select locations across the site but are mostly concentrated
within the central and southern site areas. In our opinion, with respect to the proposed
locations of site improvements, the presence of steep slopes will not interfere with the proposed
development. Where slopes of less than 40 percent are encountered during earthwork
activities, those slopes may be successfully re-graded in the interest of meeting final project
designs and finish grades. The soil strength characteristics of the Vashon till, as well as
bedrock at depth, support this opinion from a geotechnical standpoint.
Coal Mine Hazard
Based on our review of the ICE reports, the following information is pertinent to the historic coal
mine and related activity on site:
• A coal mine was operated historically within the southern portion of the site, along the
southwestern property line. The coal mine is designated by ICE to have high coal mine
hazard (City Designation: CH). This designation is consistent with the definition provided
within City Ordinance No. 5137 regarding coal mine hazards.
• ICE TP-9, completed on December 16, 2008, encountered at least 15 feet of fill at the
suspected, former mine entry, which is estimated to be approximately five to eight feet in
diameter and inclined at approximately 55 to 60 degrees below horizontal (to the south).
• ICE recommended excavation of existing fill soils to a depth of at least 15 feet or to at
least five feet below the base of the deepest structural excavation. The excavation was
recommended to be widened into native Vashon till areas and backfilled with a structural
plug comprised of controlled density fill (CDF) to help stabilize subsurface areas.
As indicated in the Project Description section of this report, the proposed development will
occur within the northern portion of the site, and in general, the southern, geologically sensitive
area of the site will not be improved. The recommendations provided by ICE were based on
previous site development intentions, which included construction of a building within the
southern site area. As the proposed development will not encroach on the southern area of the
site, it is our recommendation no further remediation need be incorporated into the plans. The
proposed development is apparently set back from the historic coal mine entry by a minimum
distance of approximately 125 to 150 feet.
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Minimum Risk Statement
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Based on our review of the preliminary project plans, it is our opinion the proposed
development can be safely accommodated on site. The proposal will not increase the threat of
the geological hazard to adjacent properties beyond pre-development conditions, and the
proposal will not adversely impact other critical areas.
DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
In our opinion, construction of the proposed residential development on the subject site is
feasible from a geotechnical standpoint. The primary geotechnical considerations associated
with the proposed development include foundation support, slab-on-grade subgrade support,
the suitability of using on-site soils as structural fill, and construction of the vault.
In our opinion, the proposed residential structures may be supported atop conventional
continuous and spread footing foundations bearing on competent native soil, recompacted
native soil, or new structural fill. In general, competent native soil suitable for support of new
foundations will be encountered within the upper two to three feet of existing grades. Where
loose or unsuitable soil conditions are exposed at foundation subgrade elevations, compaction
of the soils to the specifications of structural fill, or overexcavation and replacement with a
suitable structural fill material, will be necessary.
Construction of the proposed vault is feasible from a geotechnical standpoint. We anticipate
competent, dense to very dense, undisturbed Vashon till will be encountered within excavations
at depth for the vault foundation subgrade elevation. With respect to infiltration, it is our opinion
native soils will not accommodate large-scale or full infiltration facility design; however, native
soils are a good candidate for limited infiltration and/or bioretention applications.
This study has been prepared for the exclusive use of Avana Ridge, LLC and their
representatives. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made. This study has been prepared in
a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by other members of the
profession currently practicing under similar conditions in this area.
Site Preparetlon and Earthwork
Initial site preparation activities will consist of installing temporary erosion control measures,
establishing grading limits, and performing clearing and site stripping (as necessary).
Subsequent earthwork activities will involve mass site grading and related infrastructure
improvements.
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Temporary Erosion Control
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We anticipate entry and egress to the proposed development will be provided off both the
Southeast 172nd Street and Benson Road South frontages. Prior to finished pavement
installation, temporary construction entrances and drive lanes, consisting of at least six inches
of quarry spalls, should be considered in order to minimize off-site soil tracking and to provide a
stable access entrance surface. Geotextile fabric may also be considered underlying the quarry
spalls for greater stability of the temporary construction entrance. Erosion control measures
should consist of silt fencing placed around down gradient margins of the site. Soil stockpiles
should be covered or otherwise protected to reduce soil erosion. Temporary approaches for
controlling surface water runoff should be established prior to beginning earthwork activities.
Additional Best Management Practices (BMPs), as specified by the project civil engineer and
indicated on the plans, should be incorporated into construction activities.
Stripping
In general, topsoil was encountered within the upper 8 to 10 inches of existing grades at the
test pit locations; however, a more significant topsoil depth of 16 inches bgs was observed at
TP-5. For preliminary estimation purposes, it is our opinion an average topsoil stripping depth
of 12 inches should be anticipated. ESNW should be retained to observe site stripping
activities at the time of construction in order to thoroughly assess the required degree of
stripping. Over-stripping should be avoided as it is unnecessary and may result in increased
project development costs. Topsoil and organic-rich soil is neither suitable for foundation
support nor for use as structural fill. Topsoil and organic-rich soil may be used in non-structural
areas if desired.
In-situ Soils
From a geotechnical standpoint, in general, our field observations indicate on-site soils likely to
be encountered during construction will be suitable for use as structural fill, provided the soil
moisture content is at (or slightly above) the optimum level at the time of placement and
compaction. Site soils should be considered highly moisture sensitive, and successful use of
on-site soils as structural fill will largely be dictated by the moisture content at the time of
placement and compaction.
In general, soil that is near, or slightly above, the optimum moisture content at the time of
placement and compaction may be used as structural fill. Conversely, soil that is found to be
dry at the time of installation will likely require moisture conditioning (typically achieved through
the application of water) prior to soil compaction. Soil encountered during site excavations that
is excessively over the optimum moisture content will likewise require moisture conditioning
(typically achieved through soil aeration) prior to placement and compaction. It should be
emphasized native material should never be placed and compacted dry of the optimum
moisture content, especially in site utility trench applications. If the on-site soils cannot be
successfully compacted, the use of an imported soil may be necessary.
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Where necessary, imported soil intended for use as structural fill should consist of a well-
graded granular soil with a moisture content that is at or slightly above the optimum level.
During wet weather conditions, imported soil intended for use as structural fill should consist of
a well-graded granular soil with a fines content of 5 percent or less (defined as the percent
passing the Number 200 sieve, based on the minus three-quarter inch fraction).
Subgrade Preparation
Native and structural fill foundation and slab subgrade surfaces should exhibit firm and stable
characteristics. Uniform compaction of the foundation and slab subgrade areas may be
necessary to establish a consistent subgrade condition below the foundation and slab
elements. ESNW should observe the subgrade areas prior to placing formwork.
Supplementary recommendations for subgrade improvement may be provided at the time of
construction and would likely include further mechanical compaction or overexcavation and
replacement with suitable structural fill.
Structural Fill
Structural fill is defined as compacted soil placed in foundation, slab-on-grade, and roadway
areas. Fills placed to construct permanent slopes and throughout retaining wall and utility
trench backfill. areas are also considered structural fill. Soils placed in structural areas should
be placed in loose lifts of 12 inches or less and compacted to a relative compaction of at least
90 percent, based on the laboratory maximum dry density as determined by the Modified
Proctor Method (ASTM 01557). Soil placed in the upper 12 inches of slab-on-grade, utility
trench, and pavement areas should be compacted to a relative compaction of at least 95
percent. More stringent compaction specifications may be required for utility trench backfill
zones depending on the responsible utility district or jurisdiction.
Foundations
In our opinion, the proposed residential structures may be supported atop conventional
continuous and spread footing foundations bearing on competent native soil, recompacted
native soil, or new structural fill. In general, competent native soil suitable for support of new
foundations will be encountered within the upper two to three feet of existing grades. Where
loose or unsuitable soil conditions are exposed at foundation subgrade elevations, compaction
of the soils to the specifications of structural fill, or overexcavation and replacement with a
suitable structural fill material, will be necessary.
Provided foundations will be supported as described above, the following parameters may be
used for design:
• Allowable soil bearing capacity
• Passive earth pressure
• Coefficient of friction
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A one-third increase in the allowable soil bearing capacity may be assumed for short-term wind
and seismic loading conditions. The above passive pressure and friction values include a
minimum factor-of-safety of 1.5. With structural loading as expected, total settlement in the
range of one inch, as well as differential settlement of approximately one-half inch, is
anticipated. The majority of the settlements should occur during construction as dead loads are
applied.
Seismic Design
The 2012 International Building Code recognizes the American Society of Civil Engineers
(ASCE) for seismic site class definitions. In accordance with Table 20.3-1 of the ASCE
Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures manual, Site Class 0 should be
used for design.
The referenced liquefaction susceptibility map indicates the site and surrounding areas maintain
very low liquefaction susceptibility. Liquefaction is a phenomenon where saturated or loose
soils suddenly lose internal strength and behave as a fluid. This behavior is in response to
increased pore water pressures resulting from an earthquake or other intense ground shaking.
Based on our field observations, it is our opinion site susceptibility to liquefaction during a
seismic event may be considered negligible. The relatively consistent densities of native soils
at depth and the absence of a uniformly established, shallow groundwater table were the
primary bases for this opinion.
Slab-on-Grade Floors
Slab-on-grade floors for the proposed residential structures should be supported on a firm and
unyielding subgrade. Where feasible, native soil likely to be exposed at the slab-on-grade
subgrade levels can be compacted in situ to the specifications of structural fill. Unstable or
yielding areas of the subgrade should be recompacted, or overexcavated and replaced with
suitable structural fill, prior to construction of the slab. Highly organic soils exposed at slab-on-
grade subgrade elevations will likely require overexcavation and replacement with suitable
structural fill.
A capillary break consisting of at least four inches of free-draining crushed rock or gravel should
be placed below the slab. The free-draining material should have a fines content of 5 percent
or less (percent passing the Number 200 sieve, based on the minus three-quarter inch fraction).
In areas where slab moisture is undesirable, installation of a vapor barrier below the slab should
be considered. If a vapor barrier is to be utilized, it should be a material specifically designed
for use as a vapor barrier and should be installed in accordance with the specifications of the
manufacturer.
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Retaining Walls
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Retaining walls must be designed to resist earth pressures and applicable surcharge loads.
The following parameters may be used for design:
• Active earth pressure (yielding condition) 35 pet (equivalent fluid)
• At-rest earth pressure (restrained condition) 50 pet
• Traffic surcharge" (passenger vehicles) 70 psf (rectangular distribution)
• Passive earth pressure 350 pet (equivalent fluid)
• Coefficient of friction 0.40
• Seismic surcharge 6H psf*
• Where applicable; H equals the retained height (In feet)
The above design parameters are based on a level backfill condition and level grade at the wall
toe. Revised design values will be necessary if sloping grades are to be used above or below
retaining walls. Additional surcharge loading from adjacent foundations, sloped backfill, or
other relevant loads should be included in the retaining wall design.
Retaining walls should be backfilled with free-draining material that extends along the height of
the wall and a distance of at least 18 inches behind the wall. The upper 12 inches of the wall
backfill can consist of a less permeable soil, if desired. A perforated drain pipe should be
placed along the base of the wall and connected to an approved discharge location. A typical
retaining wall drainage detail is provided on Plate 3. If drainage is not provided, hydrostatic
pressures should be included in the wall design.
Drainage
Although groundwater was not explicitly encountered at the test pit locations during our
fieldwork, it is our opinion discrete, perched groundwater seepage zones should be anticipated
within site excavations depending on the time of year grading operations take place, particularly
within excavations at depth for site utilities and the vault. Temporary measures to control
surface water runoff and groundwater during construction would likely involve interceptor
trenches and sumps. ESNW should be consulted during preliminary grading to identify areas of
seepage and to provide recommendations to reduce the potential for instability related to
seepage effects.
Finish grades must be designed to direct surface drain water away from structures and slopes.
Water must not be allowed to pond adjacent to structures or slopes. In our opinion, foundation
drains should be installed along building perimeter footings. A typical foundation drain detail is
provided on Plate 4.
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Infiltration Feasibility
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As indicated in the Subsurface section of this report, native soils encountered during our
fieldwork were characterized primarily as Vashon till. Subsequent to USDA textural analyses,
the Vashon till was further classified as either gravelly sandy loam or gravelly loamy sand.
From a geotechnical standpoint, the Vashon till should not be considered an ideal geologic
feature to accommodate infiltration, especially when encountered in a dense, compact slate. In
general, the infiltration capacity of the Vashon till should be considered minimal. It should be
noted Vashon till can likely accommodate construction of rain gardens (bioretention) and other
limited-infiltration facilities. ESNW can provide further evaluation of, and recommendations for,
stormwater flow control BMPs upon request.
Preliminary Detention Vault Design
We anticipate stormwater will be managed likely by a below-grade detention vault which is
proposed for construction within the southwestern portion of the northern half of the site.
Specific grading plans for the vault were not available for review at the time of report
preparation; however, we anticipate grade cuts on the order of 10 feet will be necessary to
achieve the vault foundation subgrade elevation. Based on our field observations, grade cuts
for the vault are likely to expose very dense, undisturbed Vashon till.
The vault foundation should be supported on competent native soil or crushed rock placed atop
competent native soil. The final vault design must incorporate adequate buffer space from
property boundaries such that temporary excavations to construct the vault structure may be
successfully completed. Perimeter drains should be installed around the vault and conveyed to
an approved discharge point. Perched groundwater seepage should be anticipated within
excavations for the vauH.
The following preliminary design parameters may be used for the vauH:
• Allowable soil bearing capacity (dense Vashon till)
• Active earth pressure (unrestrained)
• Active earth pressure (unrestrained, hydrostatic)
• At-rest earth pressure (restrained)
• At-rest earth pressure (restrained, hydrostatic)
• Coefficient of friction
• Passive earth pressure
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Retaining walls should be backfilled with free-draining material or suitable sheet drainage that
extends along the height of the walls. The upper one foot of the wall backfill may consist of a
less permeable soil, if desired. A perforated drain pipe should be placed along the base of the
wall and connected to an approved discharge location. If the elevation of the vault bottom is
such that gravity flow to an outlet is not possible, the portion of the vault below the drain should
be designed to include hydrostatic pressure.
ESNW should observe grading operations for the vault and subgrade conditions prior to
concrete forming and pouring. If the soil conditions encountered during construction differ from
those anticipated, supplementary recommendations may be provided. ESNW should be
contacted to review final vault designs to confirm appropriate geotechnical parameters have
been incorporated, as necessary.
Excavations and Slopes
The Federal Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Washington
Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) provide soil classification in terms of temporary slope
inclinations. Soils that exhibit a high compressive strength are allowed steeper temporary slope
inclinations than are soils that exhibit a lower compressive strength.
Based on the soil conditions encountered at the test pit locations, both loose and medium
dense soils, as well as any area where groundwater seepage is exposed, are classified as Type
C by OSHA and WISHA. Where encountered, fill should also be considered Type C soil.
Temporary slopes over four feet in height in Type C soils must be sloped no steeper than one-
and-one-half horizontal to one vertical (1.5H:1V). Dense, undisturbed native deposits
encountered without the presence of groundwater may be classified as Type A by OSHA and
WISHA. Temporary slopes over four feet in height in Type A soils must be sloped no steeper
than 0.75H:1V. Type A soils that are fissured, subjected to vibrations from heavy traffic, or
have been otherwise previously disturbed must be classified as Type B by OSHA and WISHA.
Temporary slopes over four feet in height in Type B SOils must be sloped no steeper than
1H:1V. Steeper excavations for the vault may be permissible provided the excavations expose
very dense, cemented Vashon till. ESNW can provide supplementary recommendations,
including field observations of excavations for the vaUlt, during the appropriate phase of
construction.
Where encountered, the presence of perched groundwater may cause caving of the temporary
slopes due to hydrostatic pressure. ESNW should observe site excavations to confirm soil
types and allowable slope inclinations. If the recommended temporary slope inclinations cannot
be achieved, temporary shoring may be necessary to support excavations.
Permanent slopes should be planted with vegetation to enhance stability and to minimize
erosion and should maintain a gradient of 2H:1V or flatter. An ESNW representative should
observe temporary and permanent slopes to confirm the slope inclinations are suitable for the
exposed soil conditions. Supplementary recommendations with respect to excavations and
slopes may be provided as conditions warrant.
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Pavement Sections
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The performance of site pavements is largely related to the condition of the underlying
subgrade. To ensure adequate pavement performance, the subgrade should be in a firm and
unyielding condition when subjected to proofrolling with a loaded dump truck. Structural fill in
pavement areas should be compacted to the specifications previously detailed in this report. It
is possible that soft, wet, or otherwise unsuitable subgrade areas may still exist after base
grading activities. Areas containing unsuitable or yielding subgrade conditions will require
remedial measures, such as overexcavation and replacement with crushed rock or structural fill,
prior to pavement.
We anticipate new pavement sections will be subjected primarily to passenger vehicle traffic.
For lightly loaded pavement areas subjected primarily to passenger vehicles, the following
preliminary pavement sections may be considered:
• A minimum of two inches of hot mix asphalt (HMA) placed over four inches of crushed
rock base (CRB), or;
• A minimum of two inches of HMA placed over three inches of asphalt treated base
(ATB).
The HMA, ATB and CRB materials should conform to WSDOT specifications. All soil base
material should be compacted to a relative compaction of 95 percent, based on the laboratory
maximum dry density as determined by ASTM D1557. Final pavement design parameters,
including recommendations for heavy traffic areas or access roads, may be provided once final
traffic loading has been determined. Road standards utilized by the City of Renton may
supersede the recommendations provided in this report.
Utility Support ai1d Trench Backfill
In our opinion, on-site soils will generally be suitable for support of utilities. Remedial measures
may be necessary in some areas in order to provide support for utilities, such as
overexcavation and replacement with structural fill, or placement of geotextile fabric.
Groundwater seepage may be encountered within utility excavations and caving of trench walls
may occur where groundwater is encountered. Depending on the time of year and conditions
encountered, dewatering, as well as temporary trench shoring, may be necessary during utility
excavation and installation.
In general, on-site soils will likely be suitable for use as structural backfill throughout utility
trench excavations provided the soil is at or near the optimum moisture content at the time of
placement and compaction. Moisture conditioning of the soils may be necessary at some
locations prior to use as structural fill. Each section of the utility lines must be adequately
supported in the bedding material. Utility trench backfill should be placed and compacted to the
specifications of structural fill as previously detailed in this report, or to the applicable
specifications of the City of Renton or other responsible jurisdiction or agency.
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LIMITATIONS
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The recommendations and conclusions provided in this geotechnical engineering study are
professional opinions consistent with the level of care and skill that is typical of other members
in the profession currently practicing under similar conditions in this area. A warranty is not
expressed or implied. Variations in the soil and groundwater conditions observed at the test pit
locations may exist and may not become evident until construction. ESNW should reevaluate
the conclusions in this geotechnical engineering study if variations are encountered.
Additional Services
ESNW should have an opportunity to review final project plans with respect to geotechnical
recommendations provided in this report. ESNW should also be retained to provide testing and
consultation services during construction.
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Reference:
King County. Washington
Map 656
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32nd Edition
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of soil having less than 5 percent fines.
Percent passing #4 should be 25 to
75 percent.
• Sheet Drain may be feasible in lieu
of Free-Draining Backfill, per ESNW
recommendations.
• Drain Pipe should consist of perforated,
rigid PVC Pipe surrounded with 1-inch
Drain Rock.
LEGEND:
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1-inch Drain Rock
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Checked KDH Date Dec. 2015 Plate 3
Perforated Drain Pipe
NOTES:
• Do NOT tie roof downspouts
to Footing Drain.
• Surface Seal to consist of
12" of less permeable, suitable
soil. Slope away from building.
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Checked KDH Date Dec. 2015 Plate 4
Appendix A
Subsurface Exploration
Test Pit Logs
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The subsurface conditions at the site were explored on October 1, 2015 by excavating seven
test pits using a client-provided excavator and operator. The approximate locations of the
subsurface exploration test pits are illustrated on Plate 2 of this study. The subsurface test pit
logs are provided in this Appendix. The test pits were advanced to a maximum depth of six-
and-one-half feet bgs.
The final logs represent the interpretations of the field logs and the results of laboratory
analyses. The stratification lines on the logs represent the approximate boundaries between
soil types. In actuality. the transitions may be more gradual.
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SOIL CLASSIFICATION CHART
MAJOR DIVISIONS TYPICAL
DESCRIPTIONS
GRAVEL
AND
GRAVELLY
SOILS
COARSE
GRAINED
SOILS MORE THAN SO%
OF COARSE
FI<ACTION
RETAINED ON NO.
4 SIEVE
MORE THAN SO'I' SAND
OF MATERIAL IS AND
lARGER THAN SANDY
NO. 200 SIEVE SOILS SIZE
MORE THAN 50%
OF COARSE
FRACTION
PASSING ON NO.
4 SIEVE
SILTS
FINE AND
GRAINED CLAYS
SOILS
MORE THAN SO'I'
OF MATERIAl IS
SMAllER THAN
NO. 200 SIEVE
SIZE SILTS
AND
CLAYS
CLEAN
GRAVELS
(UT11.E OR NO ANES)
GRAVELS WITH
FINES
(APPRECIABlE
AMOUNT OF FINES)
CLEAN SANDS
(UT11.E OR NO FINES)
SANDS WITH
FINES
(APPRECIABLE
AMOUNT OF ANES)
LIQUtD ut.IT
LESSTHANSQ
LK)UIDLIMrr
GREATER THAN 50
OH
WELL-GRAOEO GRAVELS. GRAVEL-
SAND MIXTURES, UTIlE OR NO
FINES
POORL Y~AADEO GRAVELS.
GRAVEL-SAND MIXTURES. lrTTlE
OR NO FINES
SILTY GRAVELS, GRAVEL-SAND-
SILT MIXTURES
CLAYEY GRAVELS. GRAVEL-SAND-
CLAY MIXTURES
WELL-GRAOeD SANeS, GRAVELLY
SANDS, lrTTLE OR NO FINES
POORLY-GRAOEO SANDS,
GRAVELLY SAND, LrTTLE OR NO
ANES
SL TY SANDS. SAND -SILT
MIXTURES
INORGANIC SILTS. MICACEOUS OR
DIATOMACEOUS FINE SAN) OR
SILTY SOILS
INORGANIC CLAYS OF HIGH
PLASTICITY
ORGANIC CLAYS OF MEDIUM TO
HIGH PlASTICITY, ORGANIC SILTS
HIGHLY ORGANIC SOILS PT PEAT, HUMUS, SWAMP SOILS WITH
HIGH ORGANIC CONTENTS
DUAL SYMBOLS are used to Indicate borderline soil classifications.
The discussion in the text of this report is necessary for a proper understanding of the natu re
of the material presented in the attached logs.
• Earth Sclutions NW TEST PIT NUMBER TP-1 1805 -1361h Place N.E., Suft. 201
Bellevue, W •• hing1On 98005 PAGE 1 OF 1
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CUENT Avana R~, UC PROJECTNAIilE _~
PROJECT NUIllBER 4147 PROJECT LOCATION Remon, Washi!Jgton
DATE STARTED 1011/15 COMPLETED 1011115 GROUND ELEVATION TEST PIT SIZE
EXCAVATION CONTRACTOR ClientProvi<I<HI GROUND WATER LEVELS:
EXCAVATION IIETHOD ATl1l1E OF EXCAVATION
LOGGeD BY KDH CHeCKED BY KDH AT END OF EXCAVATION -
NOTES IleIlIh ofTopsoil & Sod 10": brush, duff AFTER EXCAVATION -
w ..
\,! ~g 1:ffi oj
w'" TESTS U :1:8 MATERIAL DESCRIPTION ...J:;; vi ~...J C ~~ ;j CI
0
TPSL,:
Dark brown TOPSOIL, roots to l'
,1'~ 0.8
Brown silty SAND, medium den .. , moist (Wee-TilQ
-scattered cobbles from 1'-2'
MC= 9.20%
-iron oxide S1aining to 3.5'
SM -becomes dense at 2'
-becomes VOI)I dense at 3'
..moderate cementation
MC= 8.90% 4.5 -trace gravel
Test pit terminated at 4.51eet below existing grade due to _red till refusal. No
gmundwaterencountered during excavation.
Bottom of test pI at 4.5 feet.
CUENT AvanaR~~,L~L~C~ ______________________ ___
PROJECT NUMBER
DATE STARTED _1,,01"'1"-11"'5'---____ _ C~ETED_1~0I~11~1~5 ____ _
EXCAVATION CONTRACTOR ...,C",I".ien",t"P",rovid"",· ",o",d ______________ _
EXCAVATION METHOD __________________________ _
LOGGED BY ."K"'D"'H-'----________ _ CHECKED BY -'KD=H-'----____ __
NOTES Depth of TopsoO & Sod 9": brush, duff
TESTS
MC= 5.60%
MC= 7.00%
Fines. 34.90%
TEST PIT NUMBER TP-2
PAGE 1 OF 1
PROJECTNAME~A~d~na~~~·~L_ ________________________ _
PROJECT LOCATION
GROUND ELEVATION _________ TEST PIT SIZE _______ _
GROUND WATER LEVELS:
AT TIllE OF EXCAVATION -= ______________________ _
ATENDOFEXCAVATION-=~ ____________________ _
AFTER EXCAVATION -
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
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".~--"------" ----PROJECT NAME Avana Riclge _______
PROJECT NUMBER 4147 PROJECT LOCAll0N Renton, Washi~ton
DATE STARTED 1011115 COIIPLETED 1011115 GROUND ELEVAllON TEST PIT SIZE
EXCAVAll0NCONTRACTOR Clien! Provided GROUND WATER LEVELS:
EXCAVAll0N METHOD ATllME OF EXCAVAllDN
LOGGED BY KOH CHECKED BY KDH AT END OF EXCAVAll0N -
NOTES !!!!I!!!! of To~soil & Sod 8": brush duff ~ng boles AFTER EXCAVA lION -
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~'" TESTS d ii:g MATERIAL DESCRIPTION we. 11.:::;; oj ~..J [J ~~ :;j C)
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' , Darl< broWn TOPSOIL, ro01S to 2,5'
,1.lr 0.8
Brown silty SAND, loose to medium dense, damp (Wea1he1l!d TiIQ
-iron oxide staining to 3.5'
-becomes medium den .. , trace gravel
MC=6.SO% 5M
-becomes tan silty SAND with graval, very den .. (unwaathell!d till)
-L -moderate cementation
MC=6.5O% 5.'
T •• t p~ tenminaled at 5.5 feet below existing grade due to unweathell!d tin refusal. No
groundwater encountered during excavation.
Bottom of test p~ at 5.5 feel
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CLIENT Avana Rillge. LLC PROJECT NAME Awn. Ridge
PRO.JECT NUMBER 4147 PROJECT LOCAll0N Renton Weshi!Jgton
DATE STARTED 1011/15 COMPLETED 1011/15 GROUND ELEVAll0N TEST PIT SIZE
EXCAVAll0N CONTRACTOR Client Provided GROUND WATER LEVELS:
EXCAVAll0N MEDlOD AT liME OF EXCAVAllON -
LOGGED BY KDH CHECKED BY KDH AT END OF EXCAVA110N -
NOTES !l!!I!!h ofTaosoil & Sod 6"-8~ cardboard, debris AFTEREXCAVAllDN -
w
~g ~ffi en 0
J:C) wID TESTS 0 ~g MATERIAL DESCRIPTION -':::E en c "-:::> oj ~z C)
0
TPS
., , Brown TOPSOIL, roots to 3.5' 0.'
Brown silty SAND. loose. damp (Weathered Tdl)
-iron oxJde staining to 4'
-becomes medium dense
MC=8.00%
Fines = 22.10% SM [USDA Classification: gravaUy loamy SANDI
-becomes tan silty SAND wfih gravel. very danae (unwea!herod til~
r-L -moderate cementation
MC = 7.20% ...
Teat pn lenninaled at 6.0 feet below existing 9rade due to unweathered till refusal No
groundwater encountered during excavation.
Bottom of test pfi at 6.0 feet.
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CUENT Avan. Ridge, LLC
PROJECT NUMBER
DATE STARTED _1",01""1,,,,/1,,-5 __ _ COMPLETED _1",011'-".11",5,-__
EXCAVATION CONTRACTOR -,C",IIe~nt,-,P-,-ro",v",kI",od,,---______ _
EXCAVAnONMETHOD ______________ ___
LOGGED BY --'K"'D"'H-'-____ _ CHECKED BY ...!K"'O"-H'--__ _
NOTES Depth of Topeoll & Sod 16": brush, dull, YOUng trees
TESTS
TEST PIT NUMBER TP-5
PAGE 1 OF 1
PROJECT LOCATlON
GROUND ELEVATION ____ _ TEST PIT SIZE _____ _
GROUND WATER LEVELS:
ATnMEOFEXCAVA11ON~'_ __________ __
AT END OF EXCAVAnoN -= _________ _
AFTER EXCAVATION -
UA TERIAl OESCRIPTION
-iron oxide staining
MC=5.5D% -becomes medium den ...
-becomes brownish gray, dense to very dense (unweatherod tilQ
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1805 -136111 Place N.E., Suite 201
Bellevue, Washington 98005
Telephone: 425-449-4704
TEST PIT NUMBER TP-6
Fax: 425-449-4711
CUENT Avana Ridge LLC
PROJECT NUMBER 4147
PAGE 1 OF 1
PROJECTNAME~A~v~a~n.~Ridge~·~L-________________________ _
PROJECT LOCATION Renton, Washington
DATE STARTED .."1,,,0/"'1/"'15"--____ _ COMPLETED -'1"'0/,,1'-'11"'5 ____ __ GROUND ELEVATION ________ _ TEST PIT SIZE __________ _
EXCAVATION CONTRACTOR -'C"'I"'Ie"'nI"'P..cro"'Y1"'·d"'ad"-____________ __ GROUNDWATER LEVELS:
EXCAVATION METHOD __________________________ __ AT liME OF EXCAVATION -='--____________________ _
LOGGEDBY-'K~D~H~ ______ ___ CHECKED BY -'KD=H-'-____ __ ATENDOFEXCAVATION~-~ ______________________ _
NOTES Depth 01 Topsoil & Sod 8": bnIsII dull AF1l!R EXCAVATION -
W
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Will TESTS d rg
W-...J::! .; ~...J Cl 0..::J :::j ::!z C> iii
MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
0
in'sl '-', '0.7 Dark brown TOPSOIL, roots to 3'
SM
MC = 6.80% .8.6
Brown silty SAND, lOose to madium dense, damp (Weathered nUl
-ron oxide staining
-become medium dense to denae
-becomes tan (unweathered tilQ
-becomes very dense
-moderate cementation
Test p~ lermln_ at 6.5 feet below existing grade due to unweathered til """sal. No
groundwater encountered during excavation.
Bottom of .... t pft at 6.5 feet.
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• Earth Solutions NW TEST PIT NUMBER TP-7 1805 -136th Place N.E., Suite 201 PAGE 1 OF 1 Bellevue, Washington 98005
Telephone: 425-449-4704
Fax: 425-449-4711
CUENT Avana Rid!!!,. LLC PROJECT NAME AvorlS Ridge
PROJECT NUMBER 4147 PROJECT LOCAll0N Renton, Wa.hi!!ll!on
DATE STARTED 1011/15 COMPLETED 1011115 GROUND ELEVA11DN TEST PIT SIZE
EXCAVAll0N CONlRACTOR Client Provided GROUND WATER LEVELS:
EXCAVAllON METHOD ATTlIIE OF EXCAVAll0N -
LOGGED BY KDH CHECKED BY KDH AT END OF EXCAVA110N -
NOTES Dell!!! ofT_il& Sod 10": brush, dull AFTER EXCAVA110N -
w n. 9 ~g ~'" 0 will TESTS 0 its MATERIAL DESCRIPTION ....r:E 0 ~....r C n.::> ::j :Ez 0 ~
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TPSI ;:
' , Dark brown TOPSOIL, roo1s to 1.5'
,H, 0.'
Brown silty SAND with gravel, loose to medium dense, damp (Wealhered Till)
-iron oxide staining
-becomes tan, medium dense to dense
MC = 5.00% SM
Anas = 27.40% -weak to moderate cementation
[USDA Classlficalion: oIighlty gravelly .andy LOAM]
-beoomes very dense (unweathered till)
-..L MC. 7.20% 5.0
Test pft termin_ at 5.0 feat below existing glllde due 10 unwealhered til refusal. No
groundwater encountered during excawtlon.
Bottom of test pft at 5.0 feel
Appendix B
Laboratory Test Results
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Earth Solutions NW, LLC
• Earth Solutions NW GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION
1805 -1361h Place N.E .• Suite 201
Bellevue. WA 98005
Telephone: 425-284-3300
CLIENT Avan. Ridee. LLC PROJECT NAME Avan. Ridge
PROJECT NUMBER ES-4147 PROJECT LOCATION Renlon
U,S. SIEVE OPENING IN INCHES I U.S. SIEVE NUMBERS I HYDROMETER
6 4 3 2 1 112318 3 4 6 810 1416 20 30 -40 50 60 100 140200
100 '\ "'\ 95
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GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS
I COBBLES I GRAVEL I SAND I SILT OR CLAY coarse fine I coo"", medium I fine I
Specimen Identification Classification Cc Cu
• TP-2 5.0ft. USDA: Brownish Gray Gravelly Fine Sandy Loam. useS: SM with Gravel.
.IZI TP-4 3.Oft. USDA: Brownish Gravelly Loamy Sand. uses: SM. .. TP-7 3.Oft. USDA: Tan Slightly Gravelly Sandy Loam. uses: SM.
~ Specimen Identification 0100 060 030 010 LL PL PI 'IoSil! 'IoClay
• TP-2 5.0ft. 37.5 0.351 34.9
IZI TP-4 3.Oft. 19 0.398 0.116 22.1
~ .. ~ TP-7 3.0ft. 19 0.296 0.086 27.4
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AppendixC
Reports by Others
ES-4147
As indicated in the Project Description section of this report, the site has been previously
explored on several occasions by ICE. The following reports, referred to previously within the
report text as the "ICE reports", are provided in this Appendix:
• Preliminary Coal Mine Hazard Assessment, prepared by Icicle Creek Engineers, Inc.,
dated June 24, 1999;
• Coal Mine Hazard Assessment, prepared by Icicle Creek Engineers, Inc., dated March
22, 2004, and;
• Geotechnical Engineering Services Report, prepared by Icicle Creek Engineers, Inc.,
dated January 20, 2009.
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Icicle Creek Engineel'8, Inc.
Geotechnical, Geologic and Environmental Services
Iune 24, 1999
Phil Davidson
Claremont Development Company, Inc.
SIS -11611> Avenue NE, Suite 108
Bellevue, Washington 98004
INTRODucnON
Report
Geological Engineeriug Services
Coal Mine Hazard Assessment
Cugiui Property
10sth Avenue SE and State Route SIS
Renton, (King County), Washington
File No. 0336-00 I
This report summarizes Icicle Creek Engineers' (ICE's) geological engineering services regarding
a preliminary """I mine b87Md assessment of two land parcels located near the intersection of 10Sth Avenue
SE and State Route (SR) SIS in Renton (King County), Washington. In this report, the land parcels are
referred to as the Southeast and the Northwest Parcels; collectively, the land parcel. are referred to as Ute
"Cugini property."
Our services have been completed in general accordance with our Services Agn:ement dated June
2, 1999 and were authorized by Alex Cugini on June 4, 1999. The property is situated in southeast Renton
in an area where historic underground coal mining has occurred. The property is shown relative to nearby
physical features on the Vicinity Map, Figure I.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
We understand that this property is being considered for development. The type of development is
not known. Portions of this property are underlain by the underground workings of the Springbrook Mine.
King County Ordinance No. 13319 describes general policy for land use in "Coal Mine Hazard Areas" within
King County. Recently, draft Administrative Guidelines (DAG) have been developed by King County
Department of Development and Environmental Services (DOES) that generally outline the requirements
for technical review and evaluation of Coal Mine Hazard Areas.
SCOPE OF SERlVCES
GENERAL
The purpose of our services was to conduct a coal mine hazard assessment of lb. Cugini property
follOWing the review and evaluation guidelines presenllld in DAG. Our specific scope of services inclUded
the following:
Icicle C=I< Engineers, Inc., Mcodow Cr<ek Professional C .. tcr. 2252.S SE 64th Pia«, Suilo 202, '_uah, Washington 98027
Tel""" .... : (42S) 557-436& Fax: (42.S) 557-4369
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1. Geologic Information Review -Review available information conceming project site topography,
geology, soil conditions and other relevant site c:lwactcristics. Published materials include geologic
maps prepan:d by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and a variety of maps publislied by the
Washington State Department of Natural Resources.
2. Mioo Records Review -Review of available mine records to evaluate the location of the mined-<lut
areas, together with the depth of mining. thickness of zone mined and mining methods. This
information wa. reviewed in concen with ground surface topography ID evaluate if there has been
any surface expression or collapse of underground openings.
3. Geol. Reco.naIosaDce -Surface reconnaissance mapping ID identi!}l mine openings such as adits
or air shafts, IDgether with stockpiles of tailings or other areas in which the original ground surface
has been disturbed. In addition, we noted any surface topographic anomaly that might indicate
collapse ofunderground workings.
4. MID. Mapping -Mine mapping included superimposing the identified mines onto a projecl site base
map. This map was used 10 develop geologic cross-sections showing the depth to mined-<lut areas
and a prelimin"'Y interpretation of mine overburden conditions. The cross-sections were used to
develop a map showing the estimated depth below the ground surface to the mine workings.
5. EvaluatioD -Based on the findings of Scope Items 1 througb 4, cJassify the mine hawds as either:
1) severe coal mine hazard areas, 2) moderate coal mine hazard areas, or 3) declassified coal mine
hazard areas. Evaluate the potential for regional ground subsidence in moderate coal mine hazard
areas (vertical ground subsidence, ground tilt and ground strain).
6. M'rtiption -Develop mitigation for development within severe and moderate coal mine hazard
areas, as appropriate.
7. Additional Study -Provide recommendations fot' additional study, as appropriate.
EXISTING INFORMAll0N
The following documents were reviewed regarding the geology, historic coal mining and regulatory
status (related to coal mine hazards) in the Cugini property area:
• Morri.on Knudsen, JanDlll)' 1985, "Engineering Investigation for the Renton, Wuhington Area,"
prepared for the U.S. Depanment of Agriculture Office of Surface Mining.
• Warren, W.C., Norbisrath, H., Orivetti, RM., and Brown, S.P., 1945, "Prelimialll)' Geologic Map and
Brief Dcscription ofllle Coal Fields of King COURty. Washington," United State. Geological Survey,
1 plate.
Washington State Department of Natural Resources, 1948, himric map of the Springbrook Mine
including surface features and underground mine workings.
GEOLOGIC SETI1NG
The Cugini propeny is underlain by bedrock of lb. Renton fonnation. Renlon formation bedrock
consists of interbedded sandstone, siltstone, shale, claystone, carbonaceous shale and coal beds. SlJUclUrally,
the bedrock has been uplifted, folded and faulted over time. This structural deformation of the bedrook has
created a northwest trending syncline. "Syncline" is • geologic term refming to a fold in the bedrock
layering that is concave up. The "limbs" or layering of the syncline dip at angles ranging from 30 to 70
degrees from horizontal.
The bedrock is covered with weathered soil and glacial sediments varying in thickness from a few
reet to several tens of reet The glacial sediments are referred to as Vashon age glacial till consisting
primari ly of dense to very dense silty sand with gravel.
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GENERAL
MINING HISTORY
The Springbrook Mine is one of several small underground mines in this area and it underlies
portions of the Cugini property as shown on the Underground Mine Map, Figure 2. Presently, there are no
active coal mining operations on or adjacent to the Cugini property.
MINING METHODS
The Springbrook Mine was an underground mine developed using "room-and-pillar" (also ~ferred
to as "chutb-arul-pillar") mining methods. Initial development of the mine was from a
"water slope" or entry tunnel driven along the strike of the mine to facilitate drainage. The entry tunnel
•• rves as the main haulageway for coal out of the mine. The entry tunnel is usually paired with a second
tunnel driven parallel to the main slope to serve as an "air shaft." The entry tunnel and air shaft were
connected at certain inteNus with cross-cutting tunnels. Air would then he mechanico..lly forced (a fan)
down the air shaft to provide air circulation within the mine. Air shafts in other areas were driven depending
on the circuIatiOlI requirements fur the mine. Usuo..lly the main slope and air shafts were heavily shored with
timber posblbeams or reinfurced concrete to prevent collapse. The main slope was used to remove coal from
the mine using coal cars on tracks that were liftod up the main slope using a hoist
At specified intervals along the main haulageway, ·chutes" were driven up the coal seam. "Cross-
cuts" were then driven between the chutes. The chute, and cross-cuts were then widened until the coallelt
in place (pillars) and rooms comprised about a I to I ratio.
Most or all of the pillars were removed before abandonment of a level. This mining method is
referred to as ''full pillar extraction." Full pillar _ion i, a normal underground mining process designed
to maximize coal extraction and to promote short term collapse of Ibe mined-out areas. As designed, the
removal of the pillars causes the mincd-out area to collapse within a few days to a few weeks following
retreat since backfilling was not intended.
Based on engineeting studies of the mines conducted at the time of mining, caving of the mined-out
areas (rooms) waS desirable upon retreat of production areas. Room caving was desired to allow the
overburden pressures in the mines to adjust If mined-out rooms remained open, then "bumps" became a
mllior concern. Bumps occur when a large room remains open for a long period of time followed by a
catastrophic collapse sending an air blast through the mine that could injure Ibe miners.
SPRINGBROOK MINE
The Springbrook Mine was active fium the early 1900. to about 1948. The primary coal seam that
was mined in this area is co..Iled the Springbrook Seam. The Springbrook Seam is inclined downward to the
south at S4 to 57 degrees at this location; a horizontal line on the coal seam would he oriented roughly east-
west The Springbrook Seam was mined for a total thickness of about 5 feet. The percentage of coo..l mined
from production room and pillar areas is Dot confidently known. Based on our review oflbe historic mine
maps and review of production records, it appears that about 80 percent of the coal was mined from the
production Bleas.
The mined-out areas are sbown on Figure 2. Geologic cross-sections showing the general
orientation oflbe mined-out zones are shown on Figure 3. The depth to the undcrgroUDd mine workings (3S
to 450 feet helowthe existing ground surface) is shown on the Depth to Uuderground Mine Workings, Figw-e
4. A surface feature (an airshaft) for Ibe Springbrook Mine (located about 350 feet west ofth. Northwest
Parcel) is shown on Figure 4. No other surra .. features such as mine entries, mine rock fill stockpiles or
buildings associated with the mining in this area are indicated within the Cugini property on the historic mine
map.
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SURFACE CONDITIONS
GENERAL
The surface conditions on the Cugini property were evaluated based on detailed geologic
reconnaissance on June 17, 1999 by Brian Beaman ofiCE and review of historical mine maps.
mSTORIC MINE MAP REVIEW
As previously described, no mining-related surf.ce foatu",s were indicated within dle Cugini
I""perty based on our review ofthe historic mine maps. The property on the historic mine maps (1948) is
shown to be bordered to the east by l08th Avenue SE and to the north by SE 172nd Place. The current
location of l()8th Avenue SE where it crosses between the Northwest and Southeast Parcels and SR 515 did
not exist in 1948.
CURRENT SITE CONDmONS
The Cugini property is currently undeveloped and is vegetated with second-growth conifer and
deciduous trees and dense brush. The ground surface is level to gently sloping. A shallow drainage swal.
(about 10 to IS feet deep) crosses the Northwest Parcel from caslto west.
No Ground surfuce depressions (suggesting n mine opening or sinl;hole) were observed on the Cugini
property. No surface evidence of mine rock fill was observed on the Cugini property.
COAL MINE HAZARD DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
The principal physical hazards associaled with abandoned coal mines include I) mine openings,
sinkholes and related gas emissions or concentrations (Severe Coal Mine Hazards), 2) regional ground
subsidence (Moderate and Declassified COlli Mine Hazards), and 3) mine rock fill, Sinkholes form shallow
depressions in the ground surface, or in extreme cases, a vertically-sided pit csused by collapse of poorly
backfilled mine openings or progressive failure of the mine roof (stoping). Regional ground subsidence
occurs as regional plastic deformstion of the ground surface as the mine collapses. Mine rock fill includes
stockpile. of mining by-prod""'" consisting of broken rock and coal.
Other considerations are the potential for ''wildest" or "gypo" mining (undocumented mining) and
the accuracy of the historic mine maps when being used to evaluate the subsurface geometry of these mines
and associated development constraints.
SEVERE COAL MINE HAZARD AREAS
Severe coal mine hazard areas are typically underlain by underground mine wonungs that are Ie ••
than 200 feet below the ground surface. In these areas snrface features such a. mine openings, shafts and
sinkholes may be present.
SiJlkh"les fOIDl because of progressive csving of the mine roof or by the settling of backfill in
improperly reclaimed mine openings. Sinkholes are usually preceded by a sag in the ground surface that
typicslly deepens during a period ofseveral dsys or weeks before collapse. Sinkholes are genelllUycircular
or elongated and are typically a few feet to (more t1II'Cly) tens of feet in diameter, The typicsl effect ofa
sinkhole is the loss of ground support of surface structures. No evidence of m ioe openings, shafts or
sinkholes w .... observed within the Cugini property at the time of our surface reconnaissance,
Oases :JSSOciated with abandoned mines (predominantly methane gas and csrbon dioxide) are
typically greatest at mine openings or in "air-traps" within the mine workings. Since methane and other
volatile gases are lighter than air, dissipation into the atmosphere occurs rapidly at or slightly below the
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ground surface. Mines such as the Springbrook Mine have not been undisturbed for morc than 50 years and
are not likely to emit gas quantities that arc hazardous.
MODERATE AND DECLASSIFIED COAL MINE HAZARD AREAS
Moderate IlDd Declassified Coal Mine Hazard Areas are generally areas where the mine workings
are more than 200 feet below the ground surface WId are potentially affected by "regional ground
subsidence." Regional ground subsidence occurs when the ground surf'ace subsides over a large area.
Surface deflection is caused by plastic deformation oftbe strsta overlying the mine as thiroof sags into th.
mine. The affected area is expected to be much larger than the vertical projection of the underground m ioe
workings. The effects of regional ground subsidence include ground subsidence (settlement), ground tilt and
ground strain.
Based on case histories in mining districts in other states and countries, regional ground subsidence
usually occurs within • few days to years following abandonment of the mines. Regional ground subsidence
is Il!!! a public health and safety issue; the potential hazard i. related directly to property damage. The
following are the defmitions for Moderate and Declassified Coal Mine Hazards Areas as presented in DAG:
• Moderate Coal Miae Hazard Are .. -Moderate Coal Mine Hazard Areas require special engineering
or architectural measures to mitigate excessive ground displacement, IlDd ground tilt WId strain.
• DeclassIlled eoal MiDe Hazard Areas -Declassified Coal Mine Hazard Areas arc those areas affected
by regional ground subsidence, but no special engineering or architectural measures arc needed as
mitigation.
No manifestation of regional ground subsidence was observed during our reconnaiSSllDce within the
Cugini property and adjocent areas.
MINE ROCK FILL
Mine rock fill consists of loose rock and soil mixed with inferior grade coal from underground
workings and fin •• from coal washing operaliOll'. These materials were not compacted and are potentially
compressible because of the loose texture and long-tenn air degradation of the coal. No mine rock fill was
observed during our surface reconnaissance of the Cugini property.
UNDOCUMENTED MlNING
No undocumented mining is known to have occurred within the Cugini property. This is based on
the detailed surfilce reconnaissance, review of extensive mine records and personal knowledge of this area
dating.over 40 years.
ANALYSIS OF COAL MINE HAZARDS
METHODOLOGY
The evaluation of development issues associated with abandoned underground coal mines is based
on methods that have evolved over the past several years, primarily in KingCounty. During Ihe past three
years, King County ODES bas developed specific policy and has drafted guidelines for technical evaluation
of areas underlain by abandoned underground coal m ioes. These draft development guidelines develOped
by King County are referred to as the "Administrative Guidelines to Implement Coal Mine Hazard
Assessment WId Mitigation Plans," and are referred to in this report as the Draft Administrative Guidelines
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(DAG). The method recommended in DAG was used in this study to evaluate these development issues and
is consistent with culTent and local standards of engineering practice. The results of our analysis arc attached
to this report.
ANALYSIS
Severe Mine Hazan! Areas
The Severe Mine Hazard Areas are underlain by abandoned underground coal mines at a depth of
less than 200 feet and are shown on the Mine Hazards Map, Figure 5. These are areas where a risk of
sinkholes exist (greater than I percent risk).
Moderate Bnd Deelasslfled Coal Mine Hazan! Areas
Moderate and Deelassified Coal Mine Hazard Areas are underlain by abandoned underground coal
mines at a depth of more than 200 feet. These are areas where regional ground subsidence mayo<:cur, but
not sinkhole •. The primary difference between these classifications is that a Deelassi tied Coal Mine Hazard
Area does not requite speeial engineering or architectural measure to mitigate for regional ground
subsidence.
Our evaluation assumes a scenario in which the mined-out zones shallower than 200 feet arc not
collapsed and may collapse during the next 100 years. The original miocd height of the Springbrook Seam
used in our calculations is 5 feet.
Based on our analysis and empirical method. suggested by DAG, total potential ground subsidence
is estimated to he up to 27 to 28 inches during the lifetime of the development (assumed to he 100 ~s) on
the Cugini property. The predicted distribution of ground subsidence is shown on Figure 5.
We also predicted maximum ground strain. Maximum extension and compression of the ground
surface is predicled to be more than 0.003 incbes per inch. This excessive ground strain (strain greater than
0.003 inches per inch) occurs south of the Cugini property. The strain values were calculated using methods
described in the Subsidence Engineers' Handbook (1975) and suggested by DAG.
Predicled ground till values are a function ofth. subsidence prom •. Ground tilt is excessive (les.
than 1 V:350H (vertical to horizontal) in the area south of the Springbrook Mine. A IV:3S0H tilt means that
there is the potential for differential settlement of the ground surface that may be one foot of vertical
senlement in 350 horizontal feet.
Developable Areas
Developable areas are all other .rees not affected by underground coal mines. 'Ibese areas may have
other building constraints such as wetlands, steep slopes, etc., and require additional critical areas review,
as appropriate.
CONCLUSIONS A.."ID RECOM,.\1ENDATlONS
GENERAL
Based on OUT review of available information and analysis of coal mine hazards at the Cugini
property. we have developed the following conclusions:
• Portions of the Cugini property are underlain by the Springbrook Mine as shown on Figure 2.
• The depth to the mine workings that underlie the Cugini property varie. from about 35 to 450 feet below
the ground surface.
• 11IB! portion of the Southeast Parcel nonh of the line on Figure S indicated as having "Less than! inch"
cf vertical ground subsidence requires special engineering or IITChiteetural measures for mitigation of
•• rtical ground di~plncclne"t. ground tilt and ground strain (Moderate Coal Mine Hazard Area).
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• That portion ofth. Southeast Par1:c,j south of the line on Figure 5 indicated as having "Less than I inch"
of vertical ground subsidence does not require special engineering or architectural measures for
mitigation of regional ground subsidence (Declassified Coal Mine Hazard Area).
• That portion oflbe Northwest Parcel north ofth. area shown on Figure 5 as a "Severe Mine Hazard
Area" is not affected by coal mine hazards (Developable Area).
SEVERE COAL MINE HAZARD AREAS
Based on our review of available information, a portion of the Springbrook Mine underlies tbe
Cugini property within 200 feet of the ground surface. Currently, the generally accepted depth or thickoess
of overburden for "safe" surface development over underground mines in this area is 200 feet. In our
opinion, there iB a high risk of sinkhole development at the Cugini properly within the area shown as •
Severe Coal MiDe Hazard Area "n Figure S. The Severe Coal Mille Hazard Area includes a 4S·foot-widc
buffer along the updip (north) projection of the coal seam.
We recommend against development of buildings, roads, parking lob; or trails in thiB area unless the
slatus of mine collapse is evaluated by subsurface exploration and reclamation, as necessary.
MODERATE COAL MINE HAZARD AREAS
It is our opinion that the areas nortb of the "Less than I inch" contour line and south of the Severe
Coal Mine Hazard Area as shown on Figure 5 are Moderate Coal Mine Hazard Areas. ConceptUal mitigaticn
measures for structure., roads and utilities within dlis area include the fullowing;
• Use of rigid fuundations (conventional reinforced concrete spread footings) supporting a flexible
superstructure (wood-frame)_
• Small, square or nearly square-shaped building pad. should be favored over large, irregularly shaped
building pads.
• Crawl-space construction rather than slab-on-grade. However, slab-on-grade may be used in garage and
driveway areas.
• Buildings shou Id be constructed such that they could be easily releveled.
• No brick or basemCJIt construction.
• Edges offuundations should be backfilled with loose soil or other compressible material to allow for
potential ground compression.
• Underground utilities should be de.igned with flexible andlor teleocopic couplings or fittings.
• Utilities tbat depend on gravity for Dow (sewers and S1nnn drain) should be designed to compensate for
the potential for ground subsidence.
DECLASSIFIED COAL MINE HAZARD AREAS
It is our opinion that the area south of the "Less than I inchM contour shown on Figure 5 within the
Southeast Parcel is a Declassified Coal Mine Hazard Area. No special engineering or areililccturai measures
are needed in this area to mitigate coal mine hazards.
DEVELOPABLE AREAS
It is our opinion d18t the area north of the Severe Coal Mine Hazand Are. within the Northwest
Parcel is a "Developable Area. M Based on available information, this area is not underlain by, or affected
by regional ground SUbsidence. The .. areas may have other building constraints sueb as wetlands, steep
slopes, etc., and require additional critical areas review, as appropriate.
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MlNE ROCK FILL
No mine rock fill occurs within the Cugini property based on our sulface reconnaissance. ICE
should be contaeted for review and evaluation if mine rock fill is encountered during site grading
GROUND PROOFING (~E. ~ U.£ ,,J ?Pt>tJ)
Coal mine hazards exist because of the potential for collapse of the underground mines. No coal
mine hazards exist if the mines have collapsed or been properly filled/reclaimed. It i. our opiniollihat severe
0".1 mine hazard areas may be developed without re,triMbn providcJ that the underground mines are
demnnstl'Bled to haw collapsed or are properly reclaimed. This may be IIC<lOmplished by a dri lling program
(ground proofing). The purpose of ground proofmg is to obtain specific subsurf8ce datil thaI CAn be used to
evaluate the status of collapse, assess the risk of sinkholes and to validate historic coal mine map survey
accuracy.
Ground proofing requires drilling test boles Ihrough the underground workings lo asse.s the
overburden character and the condition of!be underground workings. If the cboract:. ofth. ",'«burden can
be sh.,wn to be more """'1"-'1.,..,1 than assu.ned, and/or the mille workings arc collapsed or parti.Il~' collapsed,
then our assessment of coal mint hazards at the Cugini property will be revised.
The ground proofing program, ifundcrfaken, sbould be designed to account for the possibility of
drilling through existing pillars ratherthan the mined-out areas. The purpose ofblving sevcnal drill holes
is to increase Ihe probability of encountering 8n underground mine, if present, to an acceptable confidence
level.
USE OF THIS REPORT
W. have prepared this report for Claremont Development Company, Inc. for use in evaluating coal
mine hazards at the property subject to this consultalion. Our report, conclusions and interpretations sbould
not be construed as a warranty of subsurface conditions at the .ite.
Within the limilltions of scope, sctiedule and budge!, our services have been executed in accordance
with generally a<:<:epted practices in this area at the time the report was prepared. No warranties or other
conditions, express or implied, should be understood .
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Report
Geological Engineering Services
Coal Mine Hazard Assessment
Cugini Property -Northwest Parcel
Renton (King County), Washington
March 22, 2004
Project No •. 0336-004
Prepared For:
Alex Cugini
Prepared By:
Icicle Creek Engineers, Inc.
ICICLE CREEK
ENGINEERS
Gl!olechnlClII. Geologic and Environmental 5ervkes
March 22, 2004
Alex Cugini
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515 -116do AvenueNE, Suite 108
Bellevue, Washington 98004
INTRODUCTION
Report
Geological Engineering Services
Coal Mine Hazard Assessment
CUgini Property -Northwest Partel
Renton (King County), Washington
File No. 0336-004
This report summarizes Icicle Creek Engineers' OCE's) geological engineering services for a coal
mine hazard assessment of a portion of the Cugini property referred to as the "Northwest Parcel" located
northwest of the intersection of lOS'" Avenue SE and· State Route 515 near Renton in King Couoty,
Washington. The Cugini properlY is shown relative to nearby physical features on the Vicinity Map, Figure
1.
ICE previously provided a preliminary coal mine hazard assessment or the Cugini Property that is
divided into two parcels referred to as the ''Northwest Parcel" IIIlCI the "Southeast Parcel" as shown on Figure
I and the Cugini Property Site Plan, Figure 2. The results of the preliminary coal mine hazard assessment of
the two parcels are presented in our report dated June 24,1999. Subsequent \0 the lune 1999 study, ICE
conducted a detailed coal mine hazard assessment of the Southeast Parcel thai included ground plOOfing
(subsurface exploration) to evaluate the collapse status of the abandoned underground coal mines. Theresults
of that study for the Southeast Parcel are presented in our report dated November 13,2001.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
ICE's Iune 1999 preliminllI)' coal mine hazard assessmentldentified an abandoned underground coal
mine, referred to as the "Springbrook Mine," underlying the south portion of the Northwest Parcel. Because
no subsurface exploration was conducted to evaluate the collapse status of the abandoned underground coal
mines, ICE assumed that the mines were substantially nol collapsed which resulted in a portion of the
Northwest Parcel being considered a "Severe" and "Moderate Coal Mine Hazard Area." Severe Coal Mine
Hazard Area designation results in relatively restrictiveconditioDS for site development in th~ areas. Severe
and Moderate Coal Mine Hazard Areas are described later In this report.
Under current King County regulations (Administrative Guidelines for Coal Mine Hazard Areas •
Ordinance 13319), development of buildings, roads, parking lots or trails are not allowed within Severe Coal
Mine Hazard Areas and mitigation is required in ModerBle Coal Mine Hazard Areas. However, a detailed
coal mine hazard assessment may be conducted including "ground proofing" (subsurface exploration) to
physically evaluate the character orthe overburden soil and bedrock, and the status of mine collapse. If the
overburden is shown to be competent and the mine void is substantially collapsed, then development,
ineIuding paved access and parking and possibly building, may be allowed.
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
The purpose of our services was to conduct a detailed coal mine hazard assessment (ground proofing)
of the Northwest Parcel. Specifically, our services included:
Evaluate subsurface soil, bedrock, voids and ground water conditions and historic mine map accuracy by
drilling seven test borings (Borings B-5 through B-I I) to depths ranging from 20 to 160 feet in the Severe
Coal Mine Hazard Are. identified in our June 1999 study. These test borings were supplemented by the
four test borings (Borings B-J through B-4) completed for ICE's November 2001 study.
Based on tile findings ofiCE's June 1999 preliminary coal mine hazard assessment, ICE's November
2001 ground proofing study of the SoUllleast Parcel and the current ground proofing program on the
Northwest Parcel, classify the coal mine hazards as either: I) Severe Coal Mine Hazard Areas, 2)
Moderate Coal Mine Hazard Areas, or 3) Declassified Coal Mine Areas.
Evaluate the potential for regional ground subsidence in Severe and Moderate Coal Mine Hazard Areas
(vertical ground subsidence, groWld tilt and ground strain), if appropriate.
Develop mitigation for development within Severe and Moderate Coal Mine Hazard Areas, if appropriate ..
GEOLOGIC SETTING
The Cugini Property is underlain by bedrock oftbe Renton fonnation. Renton formation bedrock
consists of interbedded sandstone, siltstone, shale, claystone, carbonaceous shale and coal beds. Structurally,
the bedrock has been uplifted, folded and faulted over time. This structural deformation of the bedrock has
created a northwest trending syncline. "Syncline" is a geologic term referring to a fold in the bedrock
layering that is concave up. The "limbs" or layering of the syncline dip at angles ranging from 30 to 70
degrees from borizontal.
The bedrock is typically covered with forest duff"and topsoil, weathered soil and glacial drift (glacial
till and outwash) varying in total thickness from a few feet to several tens of feet. Weathered soil typically
consists of loose silty sand with gravel and abundant roots. Glacial till typically consistS of dense to very
dense silty sand with gravel. Outwash typically consists of dense gravel with variable amounts of sand and
silty sand with a trace of gravel.
EXISTING INFORMATION
The following documents were reviewed regarding the historic coal mining in the Cugini property
area:
Morrison Knudsen, January 1985, "Engineering Investigation for the Renton, Washington Area,"
prepared for the U.S. Department of Agriculture OffICe of Surface Mining.
Warren, W.C., Norbisrath, H., Griveui, R.M., and Brown, S.P., 1945, "Preliminary Geologic Map and
Brief Description of the Coal Fields of King County, Washington," United States Geological Survey, I
plate.
Washington State Department of Natural Resources, 1948, historic map of the Springbrook Mine
including surface features and underground mine workings.
SPRINGBROOK MINE DESCRIPTION
The Springbrook Mine is one of several small underground mines in this area. Based on our review
of historic mine maps, the east end of the Springbrook Mine underlies the south portion of the NorthWest
Parcel as shown on the Springbrook Mine Underground Mine Map, Figure 3. Presently, there are no active
coal mining operations on or adjacent to the Northwest Parcel.
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The Springbrook Mine was active fromme.arly 1900s to about 1948 when it Was abandoned. The
main entry and airshaft for the Springbrook Mine were located approximately 200 feet southwest of the west
end of the Nonhwest Parcel. Based on information ICE has developed for other coal mine hazard studies in
this area, the main entry and airshaft to the Springbrook Mfne are collapsed andlor backfilled (not accessible).
The Springbrook Mine coal seam is inclined downward to the south at S4 to 57 degrees in this area; a
horizontal line on the coal seam would be oriented roughly east-west. The coal seam that was mined is
reported to be about 5 feet thick. Based on our review ofthe historic mine maps and review of production
records, it appears that about SO to 100 percent of the coal was mined from the production areas. Geologic
cross-sections showing the general orientation of the mined-out coal seam are shown on the Springbrook
Mine Gecfogic Cross-Sections A-A' and B'B', Figures 4 and 5, respectively.
The historic mine maps also s1ww that some of the coal seam was not mined under the Northwest
Parcel in areas that contained coal. Notes on the historic mine maps indicate that the coal was not mined
because it was highly fractured and the fragments were too small for commercial use. However, for the
purpose of our June 1999 study, we assumed this area to be mined out as a conservative approach as no
subsurface explorations were conducted at that time.
Based on engineering studies of the mines conducted at the time of mining, caving of the mined-out
areas (rooms) waS desirable upon retreat of production areas. Room caving was desired to allow the
overburden pressures in the mines to adjust. Ifmined-out rooms remained open, then "bumps" became a
major concem. Bumps occur when a large room (a "room" is a mined-out area) remains open for a long
peri cd of time followed by a catastrophic collapse sending an air blast through the mine that could injure the
miners working in other areas of the mine. The term bump is used because during a catastrophic roof fai lure,
a vibration, Or "bump" would be felt at the ground surface.
SURFACE CONDITIONS
GENERAL
The surface conditions on the Northwest Parcel were evaluated based on review of historical mine
maps and on detailed geologic reconnaissance conducted on June 17, 1999 by Brian Beaman oflCE and on
February 16 through 24, 2004 by Brian Beaman and Scort Dobner oflCE.
HISTORIC MINE MAP REVIEW
No mining-related surface features were indicated within the Northwest Parcel based on our review of
the historic mine maps. The property on the historic mine maps (dated 1948) is shown to be bordered to the
east by 10Sth Avenue SE (Benson Road) and to the north by the present location ofSE "172'01 Street. The
propenies to the west and south were undeveloped in 1948 according to the historic mine maps. Within the
past 10 years, 108'" Avenue SE was" modifted resulting in tbe Cugini Property being "split" into the two
parcels.
CURRENT SITE CONDITIONS
The Northwest Parcel is currently undeveloped and is vegetated with second-growth conifer and
deciduous trees, and moderately dense brush. The ground surface is level to gently sloping ranging from
about Elevation 3 54 feet in the west comer of the site to about Elevation 400 feet in the east comer of the site.
A shallow drainage swale (about 10 to IS feet deep) crosses the Northwest Parcel from east to west bl
ground surface depressions (suggesting a mine opening or sinkhole) were observed on the Nonhwest Parcel.
However, a shallow low area along the southwest property line with rock rubble On the surface suggests an
area that was filled or otherwise modified. No surface evidence of mine rock fill (mine rock fill is a waste
product consisting of coal fines and rock fragments) was observed on the Northwest Parcel. No surface water
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was observed on the Northwest Parcel at the time of our reconnaissance other than water drainage (less than I
gallon per minute) in the floor of the drainage swale that crosses the site. It is likely that the water in the
swale varies in volume considerably depellding on rainfall.
GROUNDPROOFmG PROGRAM SUMMARY
MElliODOWGY
The ground proofing program was conducted by drilling seven, 6-inch-diameter borings (Borings B-5
through B-II) to depths ranging from 20 to 160 feet using mud-rotary drilling methods with track-mounted
drilling equipment provided and operated by Gregory Drilling, Inc. Thetest borings were supplemented by
explorations (Borings B-1 through B-4) conducted during our November 2001 study that were drilled to
depths ranging from 91 to 120 feet also using drilling equipment provided and operated by Gregory Drilling.
The test borings for the current study were completed between Febnl9ry 16 and 24, 2004 and the lest borings
for the November 200 1 study were completed belween October 29 and 31, 2001. The approximate locations
of the test boring explorations are shown on Figures :1 and 3. Exploration locations were established by
measuring from physical features ofth. site. The number of borings was determined such !hat the probability
of drilling through an anomalous tunnel, pillar or caved area was decreased.
The subsurface explorations were continuously logged by an engineering geologist from our firm.
Representative samples were generally obtained at 5-foot depth intervals either by using a I.5-inch diameter
split-spoon standard penetration test (SPT) sampler or "grab" samples, as noted on the logs. When the SPT
sampling method was used, the sampler was driven 18 inches, if possible, with a 140-pound weight faIling a
vertical distance of approximately 30 inches. The number of blows required to drive the sampler the last
12 inches, or other indicaled distance, is recorded on the boring logs. It sbould be noted that the blow counts
may not be. representative (will be overstated) of the formation density when gravel or cobbles are
encountered. "Grab" samples were typically obtained at 5-foot depth intetvals by screening soil cuttings from
the discharge pipe. In some zones, no soil samples were obtained because of loss of drill circulation. The soil
classification system and explanation for the test boring logs are shown in Figure 7. Logs oflbe test borings
for the November 2001 study Bnd the current study are included as Figures 8 through 18.
Drilling rate, which is an indicator of subsurface conditions associated with lithologic (rock type)
changes, caved bedrock and voids, was monitored by Ica We also monitored drilling fluids circulation
(drilling fluids, referred to as "mud," is used to convey drill cuttings to the surface). A circulation loss or
partial loss would indicate underground fractures, voids and/or caved bedrock.
In addition to evaluating subsurface conditions, the ground proofmg program was also used to
evaluate historic mine map accuracy. Prior to drilling each test boring, the depth of the coal seam or mine
was evaluated based on the historic mine maps. Encountering the coal seam or mine at thaI predetermined
depth would allow for an evaluation of the mine map accuracy.
Two geologic cross-sections showing the interpreted subsurfuce conditions including geology and the
Springbrook Mine geometry across the Northwest Parcel, are sbown on Figures 4 and S.
GROUND PROOFING RESULTS
Boring B-1 (Southeast Parcel)
Boring B-1 encountered overburden soils consistingof6 feet of weathered soil, underlain by glacial
till to a depth of 24 feet. Glacial till is an unsoned mixture of silt, sand gravel and cobbles often called
"hardpan." Glacial till is In a dense to very dense condition as a result ofheing overridden by approximately
3,000 feet of glacial ice.
Bedrock (Renton fonnation) was encountered at24 feet. The bedrock consisted ofcoal from 24 10 54
fee~ layers .of carbonaceous shale and coal from 54 to 60 feet; coal from 60 to 69 feet; and carbonaceous shale
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with layers of coal and siltstone from 69 to 76 feet. Carbonaceous shale was observed in the sample at 80
feet.
Drilling fluid circulation was lost at a depth of76 feet (indicating bedrock fractures or caved bedrock)
and was partially restored to a depth of 82 feet at which time drilling fluid circulation never returned (no
bedrock samples from 81 to 110 feet -the bottom of the test boring). Based on the drilling rate, partially
caved rock and one 4·inch void (fracture at 78 to 78.3 feet) was encountered from 76 to 90 feet. Caved
bedrock was enc(>untered from a depth of 90 feet to the completion depth of the test boring at 110 feet
(Springbrook Mine zone -completely caved and collapsed).
The Springbrook Mine was encountered within 5 feet of the predicted depth.
Boring B-2 (Southeast Parcel)
Boring B·2 encountered overburden soils consisting of6 feet of weathered soil, underlain by glacial
till to a depth of 23 feet.
Bedrock (Renton fonnation) was encountered at 23 feet. The bedrock consisted ofcoa! from 23 to 27
feet; siltstone with layers of coal from 27 to S4 feet; coal with layers of carbonaceous shale from S4 to 58 feet;
and coal from 58 to 92 feet .
Soft drilling and drilling fluid circulation was lost at a deptb of92 feet (indicating caved bedrock) to
the completion depth of at 120 feet (Springbrook Mine zone -completely caved and collapsed). No voids
were encountered in Boring B·2.
The Springbrook Mine was encountered within 5 feet of !lie predIcted depth.
Boring B-3 (Southeast Parcel)
Boring B·3 encountered overburden soils consisting of 5 feet of weathered soil. underlain by glacial
till to a depth of 28 feet.
Bedrock (Renton fonnation) was encountered at :;!8 feet. The bedrock consisted of carbonaceous
shale with I ayers of coal from 28 to 34 feet; siltstone with layers of coal from 34 to 48 feet; coal with layers of
carbonaceous shale from 48 to 72 feet; and coal (tbe Springbrook Coal Seam -intact -not mined) from 72
feet to tbe completion depth of Boring B-3 at 91 feet. No voids were encountered in Boring B-3.
No soft drilling or drilling fluid circulation was lost during !be drilling ofBoring B·3.
The Springbrook Coal Seam was intact, as predicted. and within S feet of tbe predicted depth.
Boring B-4 (Southeast Parcel)
Boring B-4 encountered overburden soils consisting ofS feet of weathered soil. underlain by glacial
till to adeptb of22 feet.
Bedrock (Renton fonnation) was encountered at 22 feet. The bedrock consisted of coal with layers of
siltstone from 22 to 49 feet; coal from 49 to 73 feet; carbonaceous shale with layers of coal from 73 to 79 feet;
coal from 79 to 89 feet; siltstonewitb layers of co a! from 89to 91 feet; coal (the Springbrook Coal Seam-
intact -not mined) from 91 to 97 feet; and claystone (very hard -caused drilling refusal) from 97 feet to the
completion depth at 100.5 reeL No voids were encountered in Boring B-4.
No soft drliling or drilling fluid circulation was lost during the drilling of Boring B-4.
The Springbrook Coal Seam was intact, as predicted. and within 5 reet of the predicted depth.
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Boring B-S (Northwest Parcel)
Boring 8-5 encountered overburden soils consisting of 4 feet afforest duff, topsoil and weathered
soil, underlain by glacial till to a depth of 32.5 feet. The glacial till was underlain by advance outwash to a
depth of39 feet.
Bedrock (Renton fonnation) was encountered at 39 feel The bedrock consisted of siltstone to a depth
of91.5 feet (with a thin layer of carbonaceous shale at47.5 to 48 feet): carbonaceous shale and siltstone with
thin layers of coal from 91.S to 110; and siltstone from 110 feet to the completion depth at 120 feet. No voids
were encountered in Boring B-5.
No soft drilling or drilling fluid circulation was lost during the drilling of Boring B-5.
The Springbrook Coal Seam was not encountered in Boring B-5 because of the location of the test
boring was slightly "updip" of where tbe Springbrook Coal·Seam was "truncated" (eroded) as shown on
Figure S.
Boring B-6 (Northwest Parcel)
Boring B-6 encountered overburden soils consisting of 6.5 feet of forest duff, topsoil and weathered
soil, underlain by glacial till to a depth uf28.5 feet. The glacial tiU was underlain by adv8IICe outwash to a
depth of 43 feel
Bedrock (Renton fonnation) was encountered at 43 feet. The bedrock consisted of siltstone and
carbonaceous shale with thin layers of coal from 43 to 55 feet; coal from SS to 61.5 feet; carbonaceous shale
and siltstone with thin layers of coal, and coal from 61.5 to 90.S feet; siltstone from 90.S to 94feet; coal (the
Springbrook Coal Seam -intact -not mined) from 94 to 109 reet; carbonaceous shale with thin layers of coal
from 109 to 114 feet; and siltstone to the completion depth at 160 feet (with a layer of siltstone with thin
layers of coal from 133 to 136.5 feet. No voids were encountered in Boring B-6.
No soft drilling or drilling fluid circulation was lost during the drilling of Boring B-6.
TIle Springbrook Co:d Seam was intact, as predicted, and within 5 feet of the predicted depth.
. ?¥:-' Boring B-7 (Northwest Par«l)
Boring B-7 was drilled in the previously mentioned shallow low area along the southwest property
line. This location is directly above the north end of a "mine tunnel" of the Springbrook Mine. During
drilling, we encountered loose soils and fragments of sandstone rubble in soil that is possibly fill or "caved
soil." We were not able to maintain drilling fluid circulation because of the presence ofloose soil therefore
the test boring was completed at a depth of 20 reel It is possible that this is a filled "sinkhole" associated
with the Springbrook Mine.
Boring B-8 (Northwest Parcel)
Boring B-8 encountered overburden soils consisting of2 feet of forest duff, topsoil and weathered
soil, underlain by glacial till to a depth of34 feet.
Bedrock (Renton ronnation) was encountered at 34 feet. The bedrock consisted of sandstone from 34
to 42.5 feet; carbonaceous shale, coal, siltstone and siltstone with thin layers of coal from 42.S to 70.5 feet;
coal, carbonaceous shale, siltstone and siltstone with thin layers of coal from 70.5 to 82 reet; coal (the
Springbrook Coal Seam -intact -not mined) from 82 to 96 feet; and carbonaceous shale, siltstone and
siltstone with thin layers of coal to the completion depth at J 05 feel No voids were encountered in Boring B-
8.
No soft drilling or drilling fluid circulation was lost during the drilling of Boring B-S.
TIle Springbrook Coal Seam was Intact, 8S predicted, and within 5 reet of the predicted depth.
BorIng B-9 (Northwest Parcel)
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Boring B·9 encountered overburden soils consisting of3.5 feet afforest duff, topsoil and weathered
soil, underlain by glacial till to a depth of 35.5 feet.
Bedrock (Renton fonnation) was encountered at 35.5 feet The bedrock consisted of siltstone,
carbonaceous shale and sandstone from 35.S to 49 feet; coal, carbonaceous shale and siltstone from 49 to 96
feet; coal (the Springbrook Coal Seam-intact-not mined) from 96 to 113 feet; and carbonaceous shale to
the completion deptJi at 116 feet. No voids were encountered in Boring B·9.
No soft drilling or drilling fluid circulation was lost during the drilling of Boring B·9.
The Sprlngbrook Coal Seam was intact, as predicted, and within 5 reet of the predicted depth.
Boring 8-10 (Northwest Parcel)
Boring B· I 0 encountered overburden soils consisting on.s feet offorestdufi; topsoil and weathered
soil, underlain by glacial till to a depth of 34 feet.
Bedrock (Renton formation) was encountered at 3 4 feet. The bedrock consisted of siltstone from 34
to S9 feet; "fragments" of siltstone, carbonaceous shale, and coal (the caved/collapsed Springbrook Mine)
from 59 to 65.5 feet; and siltstone to the completion depth at 95 feet. The caved/COllapsed zone of the
Springbrook Mine was characterized by rough drilling and a rapid (indicating 50ft material) drilling rate.
No drilling fluid circulation was lost, including within the caved/collapsed zone of the Springbrook
Mine, during the drilling of Boring B·l0. No voids were encountered in BoringB-IO.
The Springbrook Mille was encountered, as predicted, and within 5 feet of the predicted depth.
Boring 8-11 (Northwest Parcel)
Boring B·11 encountered overburden soils consisting of3 feet offorest duff, topsoil and weathered
soil, underlain by glacial till to a depth of32 feet. The giacial till was underlain by advance outwash to a
depth of36 feet.
Bedrock (Renton formation) was encountered at 36 feet. The bedrock consisted of siltstone from 36
to 62.S feet; carbonaceous shale mm 62.S to 72 feet; coal (the Springbrook Coal Seam -intact -not mined)
from 72 to 90 feet; and coal. with thin layers of carbonaceous shale and siltstone to the completion depth at 99
feet. No voids were encountered in BoringB·ll.
No soft drilling or drilling fluid circulation was lost during the drilling of Boring B.ll.
The Springbrook Coal Seam was intact, as predicted, and within 5 feet of the predicted depth.
COAL MINE HAZARDS DESCRIPTION
Ina coal mine hazard assessment for an area proposed fur development, certain factors must be
evaluated to assess the potential for public health and safety issues, and potential property damage conoorns.
Fortunately, considerable Information is available in the fonn of historic mine maps, historic aerial
photographs, engineers reports and production reporta.
Considerable effort has been undertaken by the local geotechnical and geologic professional
community during the past IS years to obtain site-specific information regarding the region's abandoned coal
mines. As a result of this effort, K ing County adopted Ordinance 13319 (Administrative Guidelines-AG) to
provide guidance in conducting coal mine hazard assessments. At this time, the AG is the most current,
comprehensive and generally accepted document for assessing coal mine hazards in western Washington.
However, additional infonnation is continuing to be developed by direct observations of the condition of the
abandoned coal mines, and i. incorporated into ICE's detailed assessment of the Springbrook Mine at the
Northwest Parcel.
The principal physical hazard classifications described in the AG are I) Severe Coal Mine Hazard
Areas and 2) Moderate Coal Mine Hazard Areas. A third classification, not related to hazards, is referred to
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as Declassified Coal Mine Areas. The following are definitions of these classifications as presented in the
AG:
S~'ere Coal Mine Hazard Arens -Severe Coal Mine Hazard Areas are '"those areas that pose a
significant risk of catastrophic grollnd swface col/apse. Severe coal mine ha;ard areas may typically
include, hut are not limited 10, areas charocterized by IInmiligated openings such as entries, parta/s.
adils. mine shafts. air shafts, limber shajis. sinkholes. improperly filled sillkholes. and oth,rarea. of post
or sigllificant probability for catastrophic ground surface collapse. Sev.", coal mine hazard area.
typically illclude. but are not limited to, overland surfaces underlain or directly affected by abandoned
coal mine workingsfrom a depth of zero 10 one hundredfifly foet."
Moderate Coal Mine Hazard Area. -Moderate Coal Mine Hazard Areas are "those areas Ihat pose
significanl risks of property damage which can be mitigated by special engineering or architectural
recommendations. Moderate coal mine hazard areas may typically include. buJ are not limited to, areas
ullderlain or directly qffected by abandoned eoalmine workings from a depth of zero to three hun4red
feet Or with overburden-cover-to...seam thickness ratios of less Ihon lell 10 aile dependent on the
inclination of the seam. ..
• Declassified Coal Mile Areas -Declassified Coal Mine Areas are "those Dreas for which a risk of
catastrophic col/apse /Illot significant t1I1d which the hazard assessment report has determined require
no special eng/neering Qr architectural recommendatiOns to prevent significant risks of property damage .
. Declassified coal millt areas may typically Include. bllt are not limlled 10. areas underlain or directly
affected by coal mines III depths greater than three hundredfoet as measured./rom the surface but may
often include areas underlain or direclly affected by coal mines at depths less than three hundred foet .•
MINE ROCK FILL
Mine rock fill consists of loose rm:k and soil mixed with inferior grade coal from underground
workings and fmes from coal washing operations. These materials were not compacted and are potentially
cOmpressible because of the loose texture and long-term air degradation of the coal. No mine rock fill was
observed on the Northwest Parcel.
PROSPECTS AND UNDOCUMENTED MINlNG
Based on our review of the historic mine maps and site reconnaissance, we do not expect prospects or
undocumented mining within the Nonhwest Parcel.
CONCLUSIONS
GENERAL
Our conclusions presented in the following sections are based on our review of available information,
site observations, ground proofing and analysis of coal milJe hazards at the Nonhwest Parcel, supplemented
by information obtained for a previous study of the Southeast Parcel. Our conclusions, based on our detailed
assessment of co a] mine hazards at the Nonhwest Parcel, are described in the following sections of this repon,
with the results of reclassification of coal mine hazards shown on the Coal Mine Hazards Map, Figure 6.
HISTORIC MINE MAP ACCURACY
In our opinion. based on the results oftbe ground proofing program, the historic mine maps for the
Springbrook Mine are accurate. This includes the area of the Springbrook Coal Seam that is shown on the
maps as being left in place because the coal was "fractured."
SEVERE COAL MINE HAZARD AREAS
As described above, Severe Coal Mine Hazard Areas are underlain by abandoned underground coal
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mines at a depth of less than 150 feet. However, this delineation can be modified as a result of~ground
proofing" as was completed for this study. Our ground proofing program indicated that the shallow workings
of the Springbrook Mine beneath the Northwest Parcel are substantially collapsed and caved.
Howe •• r, Boring B-7 was completed in a "suspicious· low area and encowltered soft drilling and loss
of drilling fluids to the degree that dIe boring had to be comploted at a shallow depth of20 feet. It is possible
that the loo~e soil may be indicative of rast caving into an underground lunnel of the Springbrook Mine.
Based on our knowledge of the site conditions, it is our opinion that dIe "caving" has stabilized (no fulure
caving). However, Ihe presence oflhis local area of caved soil or fill does creale a condition where a local
area of Severe Coal Mine Hazards should remain as shown on Figure 6.
MODERATE COAL MINE HAZARD AREAS
Moderate Coal Mine Hazard-1.reas are underlain by abandoned underground L'Oai mines where
regional ground subsidence may occur, but nol sinkholes.
No explorations were conducted in the deeper zones of the Springbrook Mine. However, with the
shallow workings being caved and collapsed, it is our judgement that the deeper mine workings (more than
100 feet below the ground surface) are also caved and collapsed, especially considering the steep inclination
afthe mined-oul coal seam (54 to 57 degrees) as shallow cilving tends to fill the deeper sections of the mine.
As previously described, our ground proofmg program suggesls tbat tbe Springbrook Mine is caved and
collapsed. In our opinion, no Moderate Coal Mine Hazards presently exist within the Northwest Parcel as the
regional ground subsidence has likely already occurred.
DECLASSIFIED COAL MINE AREAS
The surficial overburden soils encountered in our lesl borings on the Northwest Parcel generally
consist of about 34 to 43 feel of glacial till and advance olllWash with the exception of the area of Boring B-7
that was not able to advance deeper than 20 feet because of the loss of drilling fluid circulation. Glacial till
and advance outwash are relatively high strength soil types that are resistant to caving and sinkhole formation.
The areas identified In ICE's June 1999 report as Severe and Moderate Coal Mil)e Hazards in the Northwest
Parcel area should be reclassified as a Declassified Coal Mine Area as ~ resuh of this detailed coal mine
hazard assessment. witb the exception of the remaining Severe Coal Mirie'HazIird Area in the vicinity of
Boring B·7. The Declassified Coal Mine Area is shown on Figure 6.
RECOMMENDATro~S
In our opinion, the Northwest Parcel can be de\'~loped "'1111 structures and paved roadslaccess without
special mitigation or restrictions associated with coal inin~ hazards with the exception of the remaining
localized Severe Coal Mine Hazard Area shown on Figure 6. No development should occur in the Severe
Coal Mine Hazard Area widlout further evaluation as described below.
II is our opinion that the Severe Coal MIne Hazard Area could be developed with paved roads/acceSs
and parking provided Ihat the area is funher evaluated by loose soil removal with an excavator to better assess
t~.e condition of the soils that underlie this area. As previously mentioned, based on our ground proofing
program, it appears that the Springbrook Mine is substantiallY collapsed and the possible CBVed sinkhole area
is stable (no further caving expected). In addition, il is also possible that this area may have been a
preexisting low area that was tilled with loose soil and is therefore not a sinkhole. Excavation of this area
would remove
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the loose soil and expose the underlying native, undisturbed soils, if present. The excavation could then be
filled with structural fill that would be suitable for support of pavement.
USE OF THIS REPORT
We have prepared this report for use by Alex Cugini and Claremont Development Company, Inc. and
their associates and engineers for tbeir use in planning development oflhe Nonhwest Parcel. The data and
report should be provided to pennitting agencies for their information, but our report conclusions and
interpretations should not be construed as a warranty of the subsurface conditions.
Within the limitations of scope, schedule and budget, our services have been executed in accordance
with generally accepted practices in this area at the time the report was prepared. No warranty or other
conditions, express or implied, sbould be understood .
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further assistance to you, please call.
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Report
Geotechnical Engineering Services
Proposed Property Development
Springbrook Ridge
King County Tax Parcel Nos.
2923059009 and 2023059148
Renton, Washington
January 26, 2009
Project No. 0336-004
Prepared For:
Alex Cugini
Prepared By:
Icicle Creek Engineers, Inc.
ICICLE CREEK
ENGINEERS
Geotechnical. Geologic and Environmental Services
January 26, 2009
Alex Cugini
c/o Jamie Schroeder, P.E.
CPH Consultants, LLC
733 -7'· Avenue, Suite 100
Kirkland, Washington 98033
INTRODUCTION
Report
Geotechnical Engineering Services
Proposed Property Development
Springbrook Ridge
King County Tax Parcel Nos.
2923059009 and 2923059148
Renton, Washington
ICE File No. 0336-004
This report summarizes Icicle Creek Engineers' (ICE's) geotechnical engineering services for the
proposed development ofan approximately 3.78 acre property (referred to as the Springbrook Ridge property-
King County Tax Parcel Nos. 2923059009 and 2923059148) located north of the intersection of! OS'" Avenue
SE (Benson Road) and State Route (SR) 515 in Renton, Washington. Our services were completed in general
accordance with our Proposal dated April 2, 2008 and were authorized by Alex Cugini Jr., the property owner,
on December 8, 2008. ICE previously completed coal mine hazard assessments of the property; the results are
presented in our reports dated June 24, 1999 and March 22, 2004. The location of the Springbrook Ridge
property is shown relative to nearby physical features on the Vicinity Map, Figure I.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Jamie Schroeder of CPH Consultants, LLC (CPH), the project engineer, provided ICE with the
following infonnation regarding the project:
CPH, March 4, 2008, "Conceptual Site Plan," sheet I, scale I inch = 100 feet.
City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development, March 27,2008, preapplication
meeting notes for the Benson Road Development, 8 pages.
• City of Renton Development Services Division, March 2007, "Submittal Requirements, Site Plan
Review," 8 pages.
Based on our review of the CPH site plan and discussions with Mr. Schroeder, the Springbrook Ridge
property will be developed with retail/commercial and residential buildings along with paved parking and
access. We understand that the north building (residential) may have below-grade parking. As currently
planned, stonnwater will be detained in two underground vaults (Vaults A and B). Site grading will require
cuts up to 16-feet deep, primarily for installing Vault B and underground parking for the north building. The
balance of the site grading for parking and access areas will require cuts and fill of less than 5 feet.
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A Class 4 stream (classified by others) crosses the site from east to west. The stream includes a 25-to
35-foot wide buffer on either side of the stream channel. An access driveway will cross the stream corridor by
installation of a culvert and construction of a fill embankment up to l2-feet thick. The remainder of the stream
and buffer will remain undeveloped.
The project site, including the proposed site improvements, is shown on the Site Plan, Figure 2.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
The purpose of our services was to explore subsurface soillbedrock and ground water conditions at the
site as a basis for developing geotechnical recommendations and design criteria for the proposed development.
Our scope of services was developed, in part, based on our review of the City of Renton documents (referenced
above) that included a list of items that should be addressed in the geotechnical report. Our specific scope of
services includes the following:
Complete a detailed surfuce reconnaissance with particular emphasis on slope areas.
Explore shallow subsurface soil, bedrock and ground water conditions by completing nine test pits with a
track-mounted excavator. One of the test pit explorations was completed in a Severe (High) Coal Mine
Hazard area. We supplemented these explorations with test borings that were completed at the site for a
previous study of coal mine hazards.
Complete laboratory testing on selected soil samples for moisture content.
Evaluate pertinent physical and engineering characteristics of the soilslbedrock based on our observations
and site koowledge, and on the results of laboratory tests completed on samples obtained from the test pits.
Describe and characterize soil/bedrock and ground water conditions at the site.
Evaluate the present stability of the slope areas and the effects of the proposed development on future
slope stability.
Evaluate the High Coal Mine Hazard area and reclassify, if appropriate, andlor provide recommendations
to mitigate the High Coal Mine Hazard condition.
Provide recommendations for site preparation and grading including stripping requirements, structural fill
criteria and reuse of onsite excavated soils and bedrock for structural fill.
Evaluate dewatering and shoring requirements and provide recommendations for excavation and trench
side slopes for underground utilities.
Provide recommendations for bedrock excavation including excavatability and mechanical splitting
(loosening), as appropriate.
Provide recommendations for underground utility backfill materials including thc suitability of excavated
materials for use as backfill and hedding, including recommendations for placement and compaction of
bedding and backfill materials.
Provide recommendations for temporary cuts and permanent cut and fill slopes.
Provide recommendations for foundation support, including minimum footing dimensions, embedment
depths, allowable soil bearing pressures and settlement estimates.
Provide recommendations for support of on-grade floor slabs including criteria for a capillary break.
Provide recommendations for lateral earth pressures including active pressures for retaining walls and
passive earth pressures on footingS, including the coefficient of base friction against sliding.
Provide recommendations for pavement subgrade preparation.
Provide seismic design criteria based on the 2006 International Building Code (IBC).
Provide recommendations for erosion control and surfuce and subsurface drainage requirements, as
appropriate.
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ABANDONED UNDERGROUND COAL MINING
As previously mentioned, ICE has completed coal mine hazard assessments of the Springbrook Ridge
property (June 1999 and March 2004) at a time when the site was within King County. The Springbrook
Ridge property was annexed by the City of Renton in November 2007.
The June 1999 study was a preliminary assessment that summarized the coal mine hazard conditions;
no subsurface explorations were completed for the June 1999 study. The March 2004 coal mine hazard
assessment included subsurface exploration of the shallow (less than ISO-foot deep) abandoned coal mine
workings. In the March 2004 study we concluded that the abandoned underground coal mines were
substantially collapsed and most of the coal mine hazards were "Declassified" (using King County Ordinance
13319 terminology). A Declassified Coal Mine Area is defined by King Countyas "those areas for which a
risk of catastrophic collapse is not significant and which the hazard assessment report has determined require
no special engineering or architectural recommendations to prevent significant risks of property damage.
Declassified coal mine areas may typically include, but are not limited to, areas underlain or directly afficted
by coal mines at depths greater than three hundredfoet as measuredfrom the surface but may often include
areas underlain or directly affected by coal mines at depths less than three hundred feet. "
However, one area remained as a "Severe Coal Mine Hazard" area (equivalent to City of Renton "High
Coal Mine Hazard") in the south portion of the Springbrook Ridge property where a fonner mine entry
(inaccessible and filled) was roughly located during our March 2004 study. At that time, the specific location
of this former mine entry was not known so a relatively wide circle identifying the Severe (High) Coal Mine
Hazard area was established to encompass the most probable location of the former mine entry.
A full description of the abandoned underground coal mines and results of ICE's subsurface
explorations (ground proofmg) of the abandoned underground coal mines is presented in ICE's June 1999 and
March 2004 reports. This current study includes a detailed evaluation of the High Coal Mine Hazard area (the
former mine entry) that was established in ICE's March 2004 report.
GEOLOGIC SETTING
Based on regional geologic mapping by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS -Mullineaux, D.R., 1965,
''Geologic Map of the Renton Quadrangle, King County, Washington," Geologic Quadrangle Map GQ-405),
the Springbrook Ridge property is underlain by glacial till. Glacial till typically consists of dense to very dense
silty sand with gravel. The glaCial till is underlain by bedrock of the Renton formation. Renton formation
bedrock consists of interbedded sandstone, siltstone, shale, claystone, carbonaceous shale and coal beds.
Structurally, the bedrOck has been uplifted, folded and faulted over time. This structural deformation of the
bedrock has created a northwest trending syncline. "Syncline" is a geologic term referring to a fold in the
bedrock layering that is concave up (downward curving). The "limbs" or bedrock layering of the syncline dip
at angles ranging from 30 to 70 degrees from horizontal.
The unweathered glacial till is typically covered with forest duff and topsoil, and weathered glacial till
varying in total thickness from a few inches to several feet. Weathered glacial till typically consists of loose
silty sand with variable amounts of gravel and roots. In historic coal mining areas, it is possible that "mine
rock fill" could exist on the surface of the property. Mine rock fill typically consists ofcoal fines and broken
rock.
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SURFACE CONDITIONS
SITE CONDITIONS
The Springbrook Ridge property is located on an upland area within the central Puget Sound lowlands
commonly referred to as "Benson Hill." The roughly triangular-shaped property is bordered to the north by SE
172M Street and residential development, to the northeast by a child care fucility (Family Circle Learning
Center), to the southeast by lOB" Avenue SE (Benson Road), undeveloped property and a church, and to the
southwest by SR 515 and commercial development.
The Springbrook Ridge property is currently undeveloped and is vegetated with mature second-growth
conifer and deciduous trees, and dense brush. A stream (the previously mentioned Class 4 stream) within a
swale about 10-to IS-feet deep, crosses the property from east to west. The ground surface is gently
undulating and ranges from Elevation 366 feet (where the stream exits the property along the southwest
property line) to about Elevation 40 I feet in the east corner of the property. Slopes bordering the stream
channel range from 10 to 25 percent grade and are up to 15 -feet high.
No ground surface depressions (suggesting a mine opening or sinkhole) were observed on the
Springbrook Ridge property with the exception of the previously described former mine opening area. No
surface evidence of mine rock fill was observed on the Springbrook Ridge property.
SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
The March 2004 coal mine hazard assessment included drilling seven, 6-inch-diameter borings
(Borings B-5 through B-II) to depths ranging from 20 to 160 feet between February 16 and 24, 2004 using
mud-rotary drilling methods with track-mounted drilling equipment owned and operated by Gregory Drilling,
Inc. The approximate locations of the test boring explorations are shown on Figure 2.
Subsurface conditions for the current study were evaluated by the excavation of nine test pits (Test Pits
TP-I through TP-9). The test pits were completed on December 16, 200B to depths ranging from 6 to 15 feet
using a track-mounted excavator (Komatsu PC 120) owned and operated by Kelly's Excavatiog, Inc. of Pacific,
Washington. The approximate locations of the test pits are shown on Figure 2.
The test pit explorations were continuously observed by a geologist from ICE who classified the soils,
observed ground water conditions, and prepared a detailed log of each exploration. The soil consistencies
noted on the test pit logs are based on conditions observed, our experience and judgment, and the difficulty of
excavation. Soils were classified in general accordance with the classification system described in Figure 5.
The test pit logs are presented in the Test Pit Logs, Figures 6 through B. Laboratory testing including moisture
content, was completed on selected soil samples from the test pits. A summary ofthe moisture content results
is shown on the Laboratory Testing Moisture Content Results, Figure 9.
The test pit explorations (Test Pits TP-l through TP-B) encountered relatively uniform conditions
consisting of approximately y, to I Y2 foot of forest duff and topsoil underlain by approximately I to 3Y2 feet of
weathered glacial till consisting ofloose to medium dense silty sand with variable amounts of gravel and roots.
The weathered glacial till was underlain by unweathered glacial till to the full depth of the explorations ranging
from 6 to 10 feet below the ground surface. The unweathered glacial till consisted of dense to very dense silty
sand with variable amounts of gravel and cobbles. Practical digging refusal was encountered in Test Pits TP-3
andTP-5.
Test Pit TP-9 was completed in the area of the suspected former mine entry. Test Pit TP-9
encountered fill for the full depth of the exploration to 15 feet below the ground surface. The fill consisted of
loose to medium dense silty sand with a trace of gravel and cobbles and abundant wood debris. This fill
appears to be nonstructural soil that was placed in the mine opening to prevent entry.
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Based on the test borings that were completed for the March 2004 study, the glacial till overlies
Renton fonnation bedrock. Renton fonnation bedrock consists of interbedded sandstone, siltstone, shale,
claystone, carbonaceous shale and coal beds. The depth to the bedrock ranged from 22 to 43 feet below the
ground surface.
No ground water was observed in the test pit explorations with the exception of Test Pit TP-4 which
encountered rapid ground water seepage at a depth of about I Y, feet. Test Pit TP -4 was completed in a low
area with spongy ground that appears to be accumulating in a closed depression. Though ground water was not
encountered in the remaining test pit explorations, we expect shallow "perched" ground water to occur within
the weathered glacial till along the contact with the underlying, nearly impermeable, glacial till during
extended periods of wet weather. The perched ground water is expected to dry out following extended periods
of dry weather.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SLOPE STABILITY
We did not observe surface evidence of slope instability, primarily along the stream channel which is
to remain undeveloped. Based on topographic survey plans and our site observations, slopes within the
Springbrook Ridge propertY are less than 2S percent grade and are therefore not regulated as a Sensitive or
Protected Slope.
mGH COAL MINE HAZARD AREA CONSIDERATIONS
Test Pit TP-9 appeared to encounter the former mine entry because of the presence offill to depth (at
least IS-feet deep). Currently, this area is planned for parking and an underground stOimwater detention vault
(Vault B). In our opinion, this former mine entry, though apparently filled to a depth of at least 15 feet, will
need to be excavated during construction to expose the plan dimensions of the tunnel area and to refine our
recommendations for reclamation as described below.
We expect the former mine entry to be about S-to 8-feet in diameter and inclined at about 55 to 60
degrees below horizontal down to the south. The diameter of the former mine entry should be confinned
during site preparation and grading.
The reclamation of the mine entry should consist of a structural plug (controlled density ftll-CDF)
that will reduce the risk of future caving and support surface facilities such as a parking lot and/or underground
stormwater vault. The structural plug should consist of lean concrete that is used to fill a "prepared
excavation." A diagram showing the schematic details of this reclamation for a parking lot condition is shown
in the High Coal Mine Hazard Reclamation Plan (parking Area), Figure 3 and for an underground stormwater
vault in the High Coal Mine Hazard Reclamation Plan (Stormwater Vault), Figure 4. Based on our experience,
this type of mine opening reclamation has been used frequently by the U.S. Department of Interior Office of
Surface Mining.
The prepared excavation should be completed during site grading by removal of existing fill soils to a
depth of at least 15 feet or to at least 5 feet below the base of the underground stormwater vault, or as
determined by a geotechnical engineer or geologist during excavation. The prepared excavation should be
widened into the native glacial till areas that surround the mine opening by at least 5 feet to fonn the ''plug''
and should also be observed by a geotechnical engineer or geologist during excavation
The vault, where underlain by the former mine entry, should have the base designed to span at least 10
feet as a design redundancy.
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SITE PREPARATION AND EARTHWORK
Site Preparation
Conventional site preparation procedures for the type of terrain and forest present on the site are
expected. We recommend that all trees, fallen logs, brush, low-growing vegetation and forest duffbe removed
from the planned development area. We recommend that any hazardous trees (e.g., trees that lean toward or
may eventually fall onto parking or building areas) be removed or trimmed.
We expect that stripping will be on the order of 12 to 18 inches unless excessive disturbance is caused
by clearing operations. Local areas of brush and tree stumps will require additional stripping. Tree root balls
should be removed and replaced with structural fill. Disturbance to a greater depth can be expected if clearing
operations are done in wet weather.
The excavated weathered and unweathered glacial till soils are moisture-sensitive and difficult to
operate on and to compact during wet weather. Rubber-tired vehicles and even foot traffic will disturb this
material when it is above-optimum moisture. This material readily absorbs moisture, is difficult to dry out, and
also has a fairly high erosion potential. Accordingly, silt fences and other erosion protection measures will be
necessary.
Structural Fill
General -All new fill in bUilding and parking areas should be placed as structural fill. Structural fill
material shOUld be free of debris, organic contaminants and rock fragments larger than 6 inches. The suitability
of material for use as structural fill will depend on the gradation and moisture content of the soil. As the
amount of fines (soil particles passing the u.s. Standard No. 200 sieve) increases, soil becomes increasingly
sensitive to small changes in moisture content and adequate compaction becomes more difficult to achieve.
Common Borrow -We recommend that common borrow fill confonn with Section 9-03.14(3) of the
2008 WSDOT Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction (Standard
Specifications). Common borrow will be sensitive to changes in moisture content and compaction will be
difficult or impossiblc to achieve during wei weather. We recommend that common borrow be used as
structural fill only during dry weather conditions when proper moisture conditioning can be achieved.
Gravel Borrow -We recommend that gravel borrow confonn with Section 9-03.14(1) of the 2008
Standard Specifications. We recommend that gravel borrow contain no more than 5 percent fines during wet
weather and in wet subgrade conditions.
Reuse of On-Site Materials -The native soils (weathered and unweathered glacial till) may be reused
for structural fill during periods of extended dry weather. Soil containing more than 20 percent organic matter
(roots, forest duff and topsoil) should only be used in landscaping areas or for other purposes where specific
compaction criteria is not required.
Placement and Compaction -For placement during wet weather or on wet subgrades, structural fill
should contain no more than 5 percent fines. Fill placement over wet ground should connnence with an initial
lift of about 24 inches of gravel borrow with less than 5 percent fines. This lift should be compacted by rolling
without vibration to reduce the potential for inducing "pumping" or "yielding" of the underlying soils. During
dry weather, the fines content may be up to about 30 percent, provided that the fill can be moisture-conditioned
and compacted to the degree specified below.
Structural fill should be compacted to at least 95 percent of the maximum dry density (MOD) obtained
from ASTM Test Method D 1557. Tbis applies to all utility trench backfill as well. Waste fill in landscaping
areas need only be compacted to the extent required for trafficability of construction equipment.
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As a guideline, we recommend that structural fill be placed in horizontal lifts which are 10 inches or less
in loose thickness. The actual lift thickness will depend of the compaction equipment used and the quality of
the fill. Each lift should be compacted with vibratory equipment to at lcast 95 percent of the MOD. The
moisture content of the fill material should be adjusted as necessary to achieve the required degree of
compaction. Each lift should be compacted to the required specification before placing subsequent layers.
Nonstructural fill placed in landscape and waste-fill areas where the existing surface slope is no steeper
than 4H:IV (horizontal to vertical) needs to be compacted only to the degree required for trafficability of
construction equipment and effective surface drainage. All nonstructural fills should be sloped no steeperthan
4H: I V. Nonstructural fill is very susceptible to erosion. Therefore, we recommend that all nonstructural fill
areas be immediately seeded, planted, or otherwise protected from erosion.
We recommend that a representative from our firm observe the preparation for, placement, and
compaction of structural fill. An adequate number of in-place density tests should be completed in the fill to
evaluate if the desired degree of compaction is being achieved.
Fill Settlement
We expect that fill areas will be underlain by medium dense to very dense silty sand with variable
amounts of gravel and cobbles (weathered and unweathered glacial till). Settlement of these underlying
materials is expected to range from 12 to I inch and should occur rapidly as fill is placed. Some settlement will
also occur within the fill itself, especially where the fill thickness is greater than about 5 feet. We estimate that
the maximum amount of settlement within the fill will be no more than I percent of the fiU thickness. Thus,
for a la-foot thick fiU section, settlements on the order of I to 1.5 inches might occur.
EXCAVATIONS
In general, most materials encountered in our test pits and borings can be excavated using conventional
heavy construction equipment such as a Hitachi EX450LC track-mounted excavator. The unweathered glacial
till is generally in a dense to very dense condition and may be difficult to excavate. We expect that occasional
boulders will be encountered in the glacial till. Typically, these boulders are less than 6 feet in diameter based
on our experience in this area, however it is possible that larger boulders may be present.
Bedrock may be encountered locally in deep excavations, especialIy for the storm water detention vaults.
The bedrock may be difficult, if not impossible, to excavate if the trench extends greater than 5 feet into the
unweathered bedrock. Hard bedrock may require mechanical splitting or blasting to loosen.
AlI temporary cut slopes and shoring must comply with the provisions of Title 296 Washington
Administrative Code (WAC), Part N, "Excavation, Trenching and Shoring." We recommend that temporary
excavations, including any temporary shoring, be made the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor is
present at the site continuously and is best able to observe changes in site and soil conditions and monitor the
performance of excavations.
SHORING
It may be necessary to support temporary excavations to maintain the integrity of the surrounding
undisturbed soils and minimize disruption of adjacent areas, as well as to protect the personnel worlcing within
the excavations.
Because of the diversity of available shoring systems and construction techniques, the design of
temporary shoring is most appropriately left up to the contractor proposing to complete the instalIation.
However, we recommend that the shoring be designed by a licensed professional engineer in Washington, and
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that the PE-stamped shoring plans and calculations be submitted to the proj ect engineer for review and
comment prior to construction. The following paragraphs present recommendations for the type of shoring
system and design parameters thai we conclude are appropriate for the subsurfuce conditions at the
Springbrook Ridge property.
The majority of the materials within the project area can be retained using conventional trench shoring
systems such as trench shields or sheet piles, with lateral restraint. The design oftemporary shoring should
allow for lateral pressures exerted by the adjacent soil, and surcharge loads due to traffic, construction
equipment, and temporary stockpiles adjacent to the excavation, etc. Lateral load resistance can be mobilized
through the use of braces, tiebacks, anchor blocks and passive pressures on members that extend below the
bottom of the excavation. Temporary shoring utilized to support trench excavations typically uses internal
bracing such as aluminum hydraulic shoring or trench shield bracing.
Temporary trench shoring with internal bracing can be designed using active soil pressures. We
recommend that temporary shoring be designed using a lateral pressurc equal to an equivalent fluid density of
40 pounds per cubic foot (pc!), for conditions with a level ground surfuce adjacent to the excavation. If the
ground within 5 feet of the excavation rises at an inclination of I H: I V or steeper, the shoring should be
designed using an equivalent fluid density of75 pcf. For adj acent slopes flatter than I H: IV, soil pressures can
be interpolated between this range of values. Other conditions should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
These lateral soil pressures do not include traffic or construction surcharges that should be added
separately, if appropriate. It is typical for shoring to be designed for a traffic influence equal to a uniform
lateral pressure of 240 pounds per square foot (pst) acting over a depth of 10 feet from the ground surface.
More conservative pressure values should be used if the designer deems them appropriate. These soil pressure
recommendations are predicated upon the construction being essentially dewatered; therefore, hydrostatic
water pressures are not included.
CONSTRUCTION DEWATERING
Based on our test pit explorations and general know ledge of the site area, we do not expect that
construction dewatering will be necessary. However, if pockets of ground water seepage are encountered, we
expect that pumping from a sump within the trench may be used for smaIl to moderate amounts of ground
water seepage. Well points or pumped wells will be necessary if large amounts of ground water seepage are
encountered. We recommend that the contractor be required to submit the proposed dewatering system design
and plan layout to the project engineer for review and comment prior to beginning construction.
UNDERGROUND UTILITY TRENCH BACKFILL
All trench backfill should consist of structural fill quality material as previously described in the
Structural Fill section of this report. Unless specified otherwise in this report, the following general
requirements shall apply to all fill placement, including pipe bedding, and trench backfilling.
Underground utilities should be bedded in crushed gravel as specified in the 2008 WSDOT Standard
Specifications, Section 9-03.12(3) for "Gravel Backfill for Pipe Zone Bedding."
• Pipe zone bedding should be exteuded at least 4 inches below the utility line and 6 inches above the utility
line. Bedding should be worked under the pipe haunches using hand tools as required. Bedding material
should be tamped or VIbrated (compacted) into place.
• Pipe zone bedding for all non-water undergrouud utilities sbould be compacted to at least 90 percent of the
MDD (ASTM Test Method D 1557). Pipe zone bedding for all water mains should be compacted to at
least 95 percent of the MDD (ASTM Test Method D 1557).
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Backfill placed above the bedding material should consist of structural fill quality on-site material, or
"Common Borrow" as specified in 2008 WSDOT Standard Specifications, Section 9-03.14(3). During
wet weather periods, backfill material should have less than 5 percent fines content.
As a guideline, backfill should be placed in lifts oflO inches orless (loose thickness). Each lift should be
compacted prior to placing the subsequent lift. Prior to compaction, the backflll should be moisture
conditioned to near optimum moisture content.
All trench backfill should be compacted in lifts to at least 95 percent of the MDD (ASTM Test Method D
1557). Backfill compaction should be achieved by mechanical means. No jetting, ponding, or flooding
will be allowed for compaction.
During trench backfill placement, in-place density tests should be completed at approximately 100-foot
intervals along the trench alignment to evaluate if the required compaction is being achieved.
CUT AND FILL SLOPES
Cut Slopes
It is expected that temporary cuts of up to 16 feet will be required for stormwater Vault B and the
underground parking for the north building. The appropriate slope for temporary cuts is dependant on several
factors including the presence of ground water, the type and density of soils, the depth of cut, surcharge
loading adjacent to the cut and the time of construction. Because many variables are involved, the actual slope
required to maintain stability can only be approximated. The following recommendations apply to temporary
cuts:
Temporary cuts in excess of 4 feet should be sloped no steeper than 1.5H:IV. The cuts rnayhave to be
flattened for stability if ground water seepage is ·encountered.
Temporary cut-slope inclinations should be made in accordance with applicable OSHA and WISHA
regulations.
Permanent cut slopes should be inclined no steeper than 2H: I V. The upper portion of cut slopes will
expose loose to medium dense weathered glacial till soil that may be several feet thick. The weathered glacial
till soil will be subject to localized raveling and sloughing and must therefore be sloped no steeperthan 3H:l V.
Fill Slopes
Structural fill slopes may be sloped at 2H: I V or flatter. All surfaces which will receive fill should be
properly stripped of vegetation and organic matter prior to placing fill. Fill placed on existing slopes which are
steeper than 4H: I V should be properly keyed into the native slope surface. This can be accomplished by
constructing the fill in a series of 4-to 8-foot-wide horizontal benches cut into the slope. The fill should be
placed in horizontal lifts. We recommend that fill be placed on the cut benches as soon as possible following
construction of the benches.
FOUNDATION SUPPORT
We recommend that all footings be founded on either the medium dense or denser weathered or
unweathered glacial till, or structural fill overlying g\acial till. If loose weathered glacial till is encountered at
footfu.g subgrade levels, it may be necessary to compact the weathered till to structural fill specifications.
Continuous strip footings should be at least 18-inches wide; isolated spread footings should have a minimum
width of 2 feet. We recommend that all exterior footings be founded at least 18 inches below the lowest
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adjacent finished grade. lbe base of interior footings should be founded at least 12 inches below the fmished
floor grade.
An allowable soil bearing pressure of 2,500 psf may be used for design of isolated and continuous
spread footings founded in accordance with our recommendations. An allowable soil bearing pressure of 4,000
psf can be used for footings bearing on the dense or very dense unweathered glacial till. These values apply to
the sum of all dead plus long-tenn live loads, excluding the weight of the footing and any overlying backfill.
These values may be increased by one-third when earthquake or wind loads are considered.
The settlement of foundation elements bearing on dense to very dense glacial till will be nominal (less
than l<'. inch). The expected settlement will increase as the structural fill underlying the footings increases. We
expect the maximum total settlement of footings founded on structural fill prepared as recommended will be
less than about I inch. Therefore, provided there is not an abrupt transition between footings underlain by fill
and the unweathered glacial till, we expect differential settlements will be limited to about Y, inch between
comparably loaded isolated column footings or within 50 feet along continuous strip footings. If a sharp
transition between the fill and the unweathered glacial till is encountered during construction, the transition can
be made more gradual by excavating some of the unweathered glacial till and replacing it with structnral fill or
taking the footings founded on weathered glacial tilllstructnral fill deeper. We recommend that the preparation
ofthe shallow foundation subgrades and structural fill placement be observed by a representative of our staffso
that our recommendations can be modified as needed based on the actual field conditions encountered during
construction.
Lateral loads can be resisted by passive resistance on the sides of the footings and by friction on the
base of the footings and floor slab. Passive resistance may be evaluated using an equivalent fluid density of
300 pef, assuming that the soil around the footings for a distance oftwice the footing depth consists of either
dense glaciallill or compacted structural fill. The top of the triangular passive pressure distribution should
begin at the bottom of adjacent floor slabs or paving or below a depth of 1 foot where the adjacent area is
unpaved, as appropriate. Frictional resistance can be evaluated using 0.4 for the coefficient of base friction
against footings and the building slab. The above values incorporate a factor of safety of about 1.5.
SLAB-ON-GRADE
The slab-on-grade subgrade should be prepared in accordance with the previously described SITE
PREPARATION AND EARTHWORK recommendations. We recommend that the subgrade surface be
compacted such that a minimum compaction of95 percent of the MDD (ASlM Test Method D 1557) is
achieved before placing structural fill or capillary break material.
We recommend that a compacted base-course layer consisting of at least 4 inches of gravel containing
less than 3 percent fines be placed on the sub grade to provide uniform support and act as a capillary break
beneath the slab. A vapor retarder should be placed beneath the slab if moisture control in the slab is critical
(i.e., where tile or carpeting is to be glued to the slab). This vapor retarder should consist of polyethylene
sheeting. A layer of clean sand not more than 2 inches in thickness may be placed over the polyethylene
sheeting. The vapor retarder should be placed immediately below the slab.
We estimate that the settlement of floor slabs due to uniform areal loads of 150 psf will be less than Y,
inch. These settlements are expected to occur rapidly upon load application.
STORMWATERDETENTION VAULTS
We expect that the stormwater detention vault structures (Vaults A and B) will be supported on
undisturbed unweathered glacial till in a dense or denser condition. We estimate that settlement of the vault
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structures will be less than I inch using an allowable bearing pressure of 4,000 psf. Settlements are expected
to occur rapidly as loads are applied.
Backfill around the vault structures should be placed in horizontal lifts with a maximum loose
thickness of about 8 inches and compacted to at least 90 percent of the MDD (ASTM Test Method D 1557).
Only hand-operated compaction equipment should be permitted within 5 feet of the vault structure walls to
avoid excessive lateral pressures on the walls.
For backfill placed as described, we recommend using a design lateral pressure imposed by an
equivalent fluid weighing 55 pcf. The design lateral pressure is based on maintaining drained conditions in the
soils surrounding the vault structures. If a drainage system cannot be provided at the base of the vault
structures, we recommend designing the stormwater detention vault structures for a lateral pressure resulting
from an equivalent fluid weighing 90 pcffrom a depth of2 feet below the ground surface to the bottom of the
vault. A rectangular pressure equal to 0.45 times the weight of superimposed dead or live loads at the surface
should be added where present.
Uplift forces on the underground stormwater vault can be resisted by the weight of soil located above
the structure or slabs which protrude beyond the walls and by friction between the wall and the adjacent soil.
We recommend that soil weight be computed using a density of 125 pcf above the water table. Friction
between the wall and the adjacent backfill soil may be estimated using a coefficient of friction of 0.2. This
coefficient of friction value includes a factor of safety of 1.5. If a projecting base slab is used, the perimeter
area of the soil on the sides of the prism formed by the base slab and the vertical distance to the ground surface
may be used with a coefficient of friction of 0 .25 to calculate resistance to uplift.
SUBGRADE (BASEMENT) WAILS
Subgrade walls may be required for building construction. The lateral soil pressures acting on
subgrade walls depend on the type, density and geometry of the soil behind the wall and the amount oflateral
wall movement which can occur as backfill is placed.
For walls that are free to yield at the top at least one one-thousandth of the height of the wall, an active
pressure oB5, 45, and 60 pcfshould be used for level backslopes, 4H: I V backslopes and 2H: I V backslopes,
respectively. These values assume that the soil behind the wall is free draining. For "at rest" conditions where
the wall is restrained against movement, an active pressure of 50, 55, and 75 pcf should be used for level
backslopes, 4H:l V backslopes and 2H: I V backslopes, respectively. These values assume that the soil behind
the wall is free draining. Surcharge effects should be considered as appropriate.
In settlement-sensitive areas, the backfill for subgrade walls should be compacted to at least 95 percent
of the MDD (ASTM Test Method D 1557). At other locations, wall backfill should be compacted to between
90 and 92 percent of the MDD (ASTM Test Method D 1557). Measures should be taken to prevent the buildup
of excess lateral soil pressures due to overcompaction of the backfill behind the wall. Care must be exercised
by the contractor to avoid overcompaction.
A drainage zone consisting of clean, free-draining granular material containing less than 5 percent
fmes at least 1S-inches wide should be placed against the back face of the wall for its full height. Positive
drainage behind subgrade walls should also include installing a footing drain at the base of the wall as
described in the DRAINAGE CONSIDERATIONS section of this report.
LATERAL RESISTANCE
Lateral loads can be resisted by passive resistance on the sides ofthe footings and by friction on the
base of the footings and floor slab. Passive resistance may be evaluated using an equivalent fluid density of
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300,240,290 and 150 peffor a level foreslope, 4H:IV foreslope, 3H:IV foreslope and 2H:IV foreslope,
respectively, assuming that the soil around the footings for a distance of at least twice the footing depth
consists of either medium dense native soil or compacted structural filL The top of the triangular passive
pressure distribution should begin at the bottom of adjacent floor slabs, roadway pavement, or below a depth of
I foot where the adjacent area is unpaved, as appropriate. Frictional resistance can be evaluated using 0.4 for
the coefficient of base friction against footings and the building slab. The above vaJues incorporate a factor of
safety of about 15.
PAVEMENTSUBGRADE
Pavement subgrade should be compacted to at least 95 percent of the MDD (ASTM Test Method D
I 557) prior to placing the pavement section.
During wet season construction or if the subgrade soils are soft or loose, it may be necessary to
excavate soft!loose soils, replace these soils with free-draining, compactable sand and gravel, andlor a suitable
geotextile fabric such as Mirafi 500X or other fabric as suggested by the geotechnical engineer. The free-
draining sand and gravel should contain less than 5 percent fines. It is critical that all traffic be kept off the
subgrade soil if the on-site silty sub grade soils are wet. It is also important that backfill in utility line trenches
be compacted to structural fill specifications.
We recommend a pavement section consisting of2 inches of Class B asphaltic concrete (AC) surfacing
over4 inches of crushed rock base course (CRBC) for automobile parking areas, and 6 inches ofCRBC and 3
inches of AC in main access and truck use areas.
Alternatively, a layer of asphalt treated base (ATB) could be placed directly over the prepared subgrade
(no CRBC), and a finaJ layer of Class B AC placed over the A TB at a later time. The advantage of using A TB
is that it could be used as a relatively durable surface during construction. Prior to placing a fiuish coat of
Class B AC, the road surface could be releveled with ATB or CRBe. If ATB is used, we recommend a
minimum thickness of4 inches. We recommend a minimum thickness of2 inches of Class B AC over the
A TB for a fiuished wearing course for automobile parldng areas, and 3 inches of AC in main access and truck
use areas. Any distressed areas in the A TB must be repaired prior to placing the Ae.
SEISMIC SITE CLASSIFICATION
Based on our review of available geologic information and our site explorations, we interpret the
shallow (less than 10 feet) soil conditions to correspond to Seismic Site Class D, as defined by the 2006 mc.
This classification pertains to a very stiff soil profile with an average Standard Penetration Test (SPT) value of
15 to 50.
EROSION CONTROL AND DRAINAGE CONSIDERATIONS
The surficial soils on the site have a high potential for erosion on slopes greater than about 20 percent
when disturbed by construction activities. Erosion control measures should be implemented prior to the start of
site preparation, including proper control of surface water runoff, use of straw bales or appropriate geotextile
filters and temporary sedimentation basins. Erosion control measures should comply with the guidelines of the
appropriate regulatory agency.
Based on conditions encountered in our test pit explorations, it is possible that ground water may be
encountered in temporary excavations or permanent cuts. We expect that seepage may be adequately handled
by installation of French drains, open ditches andlor pumping as necessary.
The grading should be done to avoid concentration of runoff onto natural slopes. We recommend
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sloping the ground surface away from structures. Roof downspouts must be tightlined to an approved disposal
area. Other surface runoff may be addressed by using swale drains, drainage ditches or other drainage
measures.
We recommend that perimeter footing drains be installed adjacent to the outside footings of all
structures. These drains should consist of a minimum 4-inch diameter perforated smooth-walled pipe
surrounded with at least 6 inches of free-draining sand, sand and gravel or pea gravel, with the perforations
down and the base of the pipe at the base of the adjacent footings. The bedding should be enclosed within a
nonwoven geotextile fabric to reduce the potential for fines contamination from the native soil. The perimeter
footing drain should be connected to a tightline collection system that discharges away from the developed
areas. Roof drains on structures should be connected directly to a tightline collection and disposal system,
separate from the footing drain.
Perched ground water may result in the development of wet areas at finished grades. Interceptor drains
or French drains installed in selected locations is an effective way to manage perched ground water. The need
for and location of these drains should be a field decision at the time of construction. The drain should consist
of a trench at least IS-inches wide and 24-inches deep. A rigid smooth-walled perforated pipe at leJISl4 inches
in diameter should be placed in the bottom of the trench, surrounded with at least 6 inches washed rock or pea
gravel and wrapped with a nonwoven geotextile fabric such as Mirafi l40N.
We recommend that pavement surfaces be sloped away from the building area to route drainage away
from foundations and floor slabs and toward the storm drain system. Drainage of the pavement base course
and subbase will decrease the risk of pavement distress. Small holes can be provided in that portion of catch
basins adjacent to the subbase or base layer, provided that the expected water level within the catch basin will
always be below the elevation of the holes. The holes should be covered with a suitable geotextile fabric
placed against the outside of the catch basin to prevent piping of the subbase or base material into the catch
basin.
USE OF TIDS REPORT
We have prepared this report for use by Alex Cugini. The data and report should be provided to
prospective contractors for their bidding or estimating purposes, but our report, conclusions and interpretations
should not be construed as a warranty of the subsurface conditions.
If there are changes in the grades, locations, configurations or types of the facilities planned, the
conclusions and recommendations presented in this report may not be applicable. If design changes are made,
we request that we be given the opportunity to review our conclusions and recommendations and to provide a
written modification or verification. When the design has been finalized, we recommend that the final design
and specifications be reviewed by our finn to see that our recommendations have been interpreted and
implemented as intended.
There are possible variations in subsurface conditions between the explorations and also with time. A
contingency for unexpected conditions should be included in thc budget and schedule. Sufficient observation,
testing and consultation by our firm should be provided during construction to evaluate whether the conditions
encountered are consistent with those indicated by the explorations, to provide recommendations for design
changes should the conditions encountered during the work differ from those anticipated, and to evaluate
whether or not earthwork and foundation installation activities comply with contract plans and specifications
and our recommendations.
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with generally accepted practices in this area at the time the report was prepared. No warranty or other
conditions, express or implied, should be understood .
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High Coal Mine Hazard Reclamation Plan (Stannwal ... Vault) -Figure 4
Soil Classification System -Figure 5
Test Pit Logs -Figures 6, 7 and 8
Moisture Content Results -Figure 9
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No. 10 (2.0 mm) 10 No. 40
(0.42 nun)
No. 40 (0.42 nun) to No. 200
(0.074 nun)
Less lItan No. 200 (0.074 nnn)
Soil Classification System -Figure 5
Depth Soil Group Test Pit Description (3)
([eet)(1) Symbol (2)
Test PitTP-\ Apl'IOximale Ground Surface Elevation: 400 Feet
0.0 -1.0 Forest duff and topsoil
1.0 -3.0 SM Brown silty fine to medium SAND with occasional gravel and abundant
organics and fine roots (loose, moist) (weathered glacial till)
3.0 -4.5 SM Mottled gray and brown silty fine to medium SAND with occasional gravel
(medium dense, moist) (weathered glacial till)
4.5 -9.0 SM Gray silty fine to medium SAND with occasional gravel
(dense to very dense, moist) (glacial till)
Test pit compleled a19.0 reet on 12116/08
Disturbed soil samples obtained at 0.5, 2.5 4.0 and 8.0 feet
No ground water seepage observed
No caving aftest pit wall observed
Test Pit TP-2 Approximate Ground SUrface Elevation: 389 Feet
0.0 -1.0 Forest duff and topsoil
1.0 -3.0 SM Mottled gray and brown silly fine to medium SAND with a trace of gravel
(medium dense, moist) (weathered glaciaJ till)
3.0 -10.0 SM Gray silty fine to medium SAND with a trace of gravel
(dense to very dense, moist) (glacial till)
Test pit completed at 10.0 feet on 12116108
Disturbed soil samples obtained at 2.5 and 5.0 feet
No ground water seepage obselved
No caving oftest pil wall observed
TestPItTP~ AIlD'roX"ih!ateQroiJnd SUiiaU'Efevation: 387. Feet .
0.0 -1.0 Forest duff and topsoil
1.0 -3.5 SM Mottled gray and brown silty fine to medium SAND with a trace of gravel and
fine toots (medium dense, moist) (wealhered glacial till)
3.5·10.0 SM Gray silty fine to medium SAND with. trace of gravel and cobbles
(dense to very dense, moist) (glacial till)
Test pit completed at 10.0 feet on 12/16/08 because of practical digging refusal
Disturbed soil samples obtained at 6.0 and 8.5 feel
No ground water seepage observed
No caving of tesl pit wall observed
t .. t PItTP-4 A~~mate·OroundSurt';"'·Elevation: 363 Feel
0.0·1.5 Forest duff and topsoil
1.5 -4.5 SM Mottled gray and brown silty fine to medium SAND with a trace of gravel
(1oose to medium dense, weI to moist) (weathered glacial till)
4.5·10.0 SM Gray silty fine to medium SAND with a Irace of gravel and cobbles
(medium dense to dense, moisl) (glaciallill)
Test pit completed at 10.0 feet on 12/16/08
Disturbed soil sample obtained at 7.0 feet
Rapid ground water seepage observed al 1.5 feet
Severe caving ofnoMh test pit wall observed above about 2 reet
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Icicle Creek Engineers Test Pit Logs -Figure 6
Depth Soil Group Test Pit Description (3)
(feet) (I) Symbol (2)
Test Pit TP-5 Approximate Ground Surface Elevation: 380 Feet
0.0-0.8 Forest duff and topsoil
0.8 -2.0 SM Mottled gray and brown silty fine to lnedium SAND with a trace ofgravei
(medium dense, moist) (weathered glacial till)
2.0-6.0 SM Gray silty fine to medium SAND wilh a Irace of gravel and cobbles
(dense 10 very dense, moist) (glaciallill)
Test pil completed at 6.0 feet on 12/16/08 because ofpraclical digging refusal
Dislurbed soil sample obtained at 4.0 feet
No ground water seepage observed
No caving oftesl pil wall observed
TestPitTP-6 AJ,,,RiXiniate:Orouili!SufraceEleilation: 390 Feet
0.0 -1.0 Foresl duff and topsoil
1.0-2.0 SM Brown silty fine to medium SAND with a trace gravel and abundant
organics and fine rools (loose, moist) (weathered glaciallill)
2.0-3.0 SM Mottled gray and brown silly fine to medium SAND wilh alrace of gravel
(medium dense, moisl) (weathered glaciallill)
3.0 -10.0 SM Gray silty tine to medium SAND wilh a trace of gravel
(dense 10 very dense, moisl) (glacial till)
Grades to occasion.l gravellUld cobbles .1 8 feel
Test pil completed at to.O reel on 12116/08
Disturbed soil samples obtained at 1.5 and 2.5 feet
No ground water seepage observed
No caving oflesl pil w.1I observed
Test Pit TP.'f':, _ ...... ...,~ '. ,'A~"Mte""1iiilIlWJ.Stt'_JroVimoil:",388·FeeL .. -
0.0-0.5 Pores! duff and topsoil
0.5·1.5 SM Brown silty fine to medium SAND with occasional gravel and abundant
org.nics and fine moll! (loose, moist) (weathered glaciallill)
1.S·4.0 SM Mottled gray and brown silty fine 10 medium SAND with occasion.1 gravel
(medium dense, moist) (weathered glacial till)
1.5 -to.O SM Gray silty fine 10 medium SAND with occasional gravel and cobbles
(dense to very dense, moisl) (glaciallill)
Tesl pit completed at 10.0 feet on 1211 6108
No ground water seepage observed
No caving of tesl pil wall observed
Test pitTP-8::'~ -.',""""", )'~1i-ro\l'M~~~~:;''38i~~" .. ---.
0.0-1.0 Forest duff and lopsoil
1.0-4.0 SM Mottled gray and brown silty fine to medium SAND with occasional gravel
(medium dense, moist) (weathered glaciallill)
4.0-6.0 SM Gray silty fine to medium SAND with occasional gravel and cobbles
(dense, moist) (glaciallill)
Test pit completed at 6.0 feet on 12116108
No ground water seepage observed
No caving of test pil wall observed
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Icicle Creek Engineers Test Pit Logs -Figure 7
Depth Soil Group Test Pit Description (3)
(feet) (1) Symbol (2)
Test Pit TP-9 Approximate Ground Surface Elevation: 376 Feel'
0,0 -0,8 Forest duff and topsoil
0.8 -15,0 8M Brown silty fine to medium SAND with a trace of gravel and cobbles
and abund."t wood debris (loose to medium dense, dry to moist) (fill)
Test pit completed at 15.0 feet on 04110103
Disturbed soil sample obtained at 4.0 feet
No ground water seepage observed
No caving of test p_~t walls observed
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Icicle Creek Engineers Test Pit Logs -Figure 8
Test Pit Sample Sample Moisture
Number Number Depth (feet) Content(%)
TP-1 S-1 0.5 44
S-2 2.5 15
S-3 4.0 11
S-4 8.0 12
TP-2 S-l 2.5 10
S-2 S.O 8
TP-3 S-1 6.0 9
S-2 8.S 9
TP-4 S-l 7.0 8
TP-S S-1 8.0 12
TP-6 S-l 1.5 19
S-2 2.5 12
TP-9 S-l 4.0 7
0336004/012609
Icicle Creek Engineers Moisture Content Results -Figure 9
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Preliminary Technical Information Report
(TIR)
for
AVANA RIDGE PUD
17249 Benson Road Sand 10615 SE 172"d Street Renton, Washington
DRS Project No.
Renton File No.
15088
PRE15-000611
Owner/Applicant
Avana Ridge, LLC
9725 SE 36th Street, Suite 214
Mercer Island, Washington 98040
Report Prepared by -D. R. STRONG Consulting Engineers, Inc.
620 7'h Avenue
Kirkland W A 98033.
(425) 827-3063
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Report .Issue Date
December 28, 2015
PRELIMINARY TECHNICAL INFORMATION REPORT
AVANA RIDGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I .......................................................•••••..••••..••••...•.••..•••...•................................•••..•••...••••..•••••...... 1
PROJECT OVERViEW: ............................................................................................................................ 1
PREDEVELOPED SITE CONDITIONS: ................................................................................................... 1
DEVELOPED SITE CONDITIONS: ........................................................................................................... 1
NATURAL DRAINAGE SYSTEM FUNCTIONS: ....................................................................................... 3
FIGURE 1. TlR WORKSHEET.. .......................................................................................................... 4
FIGURE 2. VICINITY MAP .................................................................................................................. 9
FIGURE 3. DRAINAGE BASINS, SUBBASINS, AND SITE CHARACTERiSTICS ........................... 10
FIGURE 4. SOILS ............................................................................................................................. 11
SECTION II .....................................•..••••..••••...••••..••.•.................................•......••••..••••..•••••..•..•...•....•.•........ 14
CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS SUMMARy ............................................................................... 14
SECTION III .••••..••••.............................••..••••..•••••..•••••..•••...••......•..............................•.................................. 16
OFF·SITE ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................................. 16
SECTION IV .•....••••..•.••...•••..•••••..••••..••••....•...................•...........•.................................................•................ 17
FLOW CONTROL AND WATER QUALITY FACILITY ANALYSIS AND DESIGN .................................. 17
EXISTING SITE HYDROLOGY .............................................................................................................. 17
FIGURE 5. PREDEVELOPMENT AREA MAP .................................................................................. 18
DEVELOPED SITE HYDROLOGY ......................................................................................................... 19
BYPASS AREA HYDROLOGY ............................................................................................................... 20
FIGURE 6. POST DEVELOPMENT AREA MAP ............................................................................... 21
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ............................................................................................................. 22
FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM ................................................................................................................... 22
FIGURE 7. DETENTION & WA TER QUALITY FACILITY DETAILS ................................................ 28
SECTION V •.....•.....•...........•...............................•...................•.........•.....•••••..•••••.••••...••••..•••••...........•.......... 29
CONVEYANCE SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN .............................................................................. 29
SECTION Vi .............................•......•......•....•••..•••••..••••..••.••..••••..•.••...........................••.....•..•...•••..••••...•••••..• 30
SPECIAL REPORTS AND STUDIES ...................................................................................................... 30
SECTION VII ...................................••...•.•..•••••..•••••..•••....................................•.....•..................•................... 31
OTHER PERMITS, VARIANCES AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................ 31
SECTION VIII .............................................................................................................................................. 32
ESC AND CSWPPP ANALYSIS AND DESIGN ...................................................................................... 32
SECTION IX ................................................................................................................................................ 33
BOND QUANTITIES, FACILITY SUMMARIES, AND DECLARATION OF COVENANT ........................ 33
STORMWATER FACILITY SUMMARY SHEET ..................................................................................... 34
SECTION X ................................................................................................................................................. 35
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ..................................................................................... 35
APPENDIX A ............................................................................................................................................... 36
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SECTION I
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The applicant is seeking approval to construct 74 apartment units, surface parking, and
amenities on 3.78 acres (Parcel Numbers 292305900 and 292309148) (Project). The
Project is located at 17249 Benson Road S in Renton, Washington.
PREDEVELOPED SITE CONDITIONS:
Total site area is approximately 164,828 s.f. (3.78 acres) (Site). The Parcels are
currently undeveloped and are heavily forested with moderate underbrush.
The predeveloped Site is contained within one Threshold Discharge Area (TDA). The
TDA has two Natural Discharge Areas (NDAs), NDA 1 and NDA 2. Runoff from NDA 1
discharges at the Site's western property line (south of NDA 2) and heads north through
the conveyance system in Benson Drive S, where it meets NDA 2. NDA 2 discharges
across the western property line (north of NDA 1).
Flow from both NDAs eventually crosses under Benson Road S in a westerly direction.
Runoff outlets into a ditch between parcels 2923059150 and 2923059134, flowing west.
Before reaching Cedar Ave S, flow is conveyed into a system of pipes and catch basins
and continues west along S 36 th Street. Runoff is conveyed south between parcels
1441000150 and 1441000170 before moving west -parallel to S 36 th Street along the
south side of the parcels. Runoff crosses under Wells Ave Sand outfalls into parcel
144100TRCT - a tract for an adjacent development. Based on available topography,
runoff sheet flows west through the tract into another tract (810630TRCT). Runoff
appears to continue into a pond in parcel 8106301170. Overflow from the pond travels
southwest to Morris Ave S, where it continues south. Runoff continues south, crossing
under S 38 th Ct and eventually outfalling into Panther Creek. Panther Creek flows north
and eventually becomes a tributary for Black River and the Duwamish River.
DEVELOPED SITE CONDITIONS:
The applicant is seeking approval to construct a 74-unit apartment complex on 3.78
acres (Project). The developable area (Project Area) is approximately 159,574 s.f. (3.64
acres) (excludes right-of-way dedication area and area of the identified stream from the
gross Site area). A total of 66,438 S.F. of impervious area is proposed for the Site -
which is less than 75 percent of total Site Area (123,620 S.F.). The remainder of the
Project Area will consist of residential landscaping and other pervious surfaces.
Per Section 5.2.1 of the 2009 King County Surface Water Design Manual (Manual),
projects are required to mitigate for impervious surface by use of Flow Control Best
Management Practices (BMP's). The Project falls within the "Large Lot High
Impervious" category, as the proposed impervious is approximately 40% of the total
Site area and the total project area is larger than 22,000 SF. However, to meet the
intent of the Manual, we have analyzed the impervious surface percentage based upon
the developable area as approximately one acre of the site is encumbered by sensitive
areas. With 1.53 acres of the 2.64 acres of developable area categorized as
impervious (58%), it would be prudent to analyze the Project as "Large Lot High
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Impervious". For projects that will result in an impervious surface coverage of more
than 45% up to 65%, flow control BMPs must be applied to an impervious area equal to
at least 20% of the Site area or 40% of the target impervious surface, whichever is less.
Projects are required to first analyze the feasibility of dispersal and infiltration before
choosing another method.
The soils investigation summarized by the project geotechnical report are confined to
the upper layers (up to 12 feet deep) of Site soils. That report indicates the presence of
glacial till not conducive to infiltration. Further investigation may be conducted to
assess infiltration capacity of deeper soils. Until further evaluation occurs, alternative
BMPs must be considered.
The presence of a stream and buffers provide an opportunity to fully disperse runoff
from a portion of the Site. In other areas, rain gardens, Native Growth Retention Credit
and dry wells are also possible Flow Control BMP's that may be utilized. These options
will be further analyzed at the time of engineering plan review.
The Project is located within a Conservation Flow Control and Basic Water Quality
Area. However due to the fact that the Project is a multifamily development, it shall be
required to adhere to the Enhanced Water Quality Treatment criteria. Runoff will be
collected and conveyed to a wet vault at the west end of the Site. The vault will be
followed by a media filtration system to accommodate the Enhanced Water Quality
Treatment requirements. Preliminary sizing is shown on the engineering plans and final
sizing will be performed at the time of engineering plan review.
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NATURAL DRAINAGE SYSTEM FUNCTIONS:
A portion of the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) soil survey of King
County is included as Figure 4 and indicates the presence of Alderwood gravelly sandy
loam with 8 to 15 percent slopes (AgC). Per the 2009 King County Surface Water
Design Manual, this soil type is classified as "Till" material. The Natural Re Soil series
descriptions follow Figure 4.
The upstream basin area was evaluated by examining the King County topographic
map, City of Renton Mapping Application and by conducting field reconnaissance on
December 15, 2015 under overcast conditions. Upstream runoff enters the Site in two
locations.
Portions of SE 172nd St and 106th Ave SE direct upstream runoff across the northern
property line. Runoff from 106th Ave SE and the north side of SE 172 nd Sl. enters a
Type 1 catch basin at the intersection of these two streets. An 18-inch diameter
concrete pipe conveys runoff south under SE 172nd Sl. and outfalls onto the Site.
Runoff from the southern portion of SE 172nd St is intercepted by a ditch along the
south side of SE 172nd Sl. and enters the Site where the previously mentioned 18-inch
diameter concrete pipe outlets.
Upstream runoff from the west side of Benson Rd S flows west into a ditch along the
east property line. This ditch conveys upstream runoff southwest along the east
property line until it enters a stream about halfway down the property line. This stream
conveys water through the Site. The Project proposes to construct a conveyance
system to collect runoff from these two upstream tributary areas and bypass the
infiltration facility on Site.
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FIGURE 1. TIR WORKSHEET
King County Department of Development and Environmental Services
TECHNICAL INFORMATION REPORT (TIR) WORKSHEET
Part 1 PROJECT OWNER AND
PROJECT ENGINEER
Project Owner: Avana Ridge, LLC
Phone: (425) 588-1147
Address: 9675 SE 36th Street, Suite 105
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Project Engineer: Toby Coenen, P.E.
Company: D. R. STRONG Consulting
Phone:
Engineers Inc.
(425) 827-3063
Part 3 TYPE OF PERMIT APPLICATION
I2J Landuse Services
Subdivision! Short Subd. PUD
D Building Services
M!F ! Commercial! SFR
D Clearing and Grading
D Right·of-Way
D Other: ___________ _
Part 5 PLAN AND REPORT INFORMATION
Technical Information Report
Drainage Review Type ~ ! Targeted! Large
(circle one): Site
Date (include revision December 29, 2015
dates):
Date of Final:
Part 6 ADJUSTMENT APPROVALS
Part 2 PROJECT LOCATION AND
DESCRIPTION
Project Name:
DDES Permit#:
Location:
Township:
Range:
Section:
Site Address:
Avana Ridge
N!A
23 North
05 East
29
17249 Benson Road S
10615 SE 172nd Street
Renton, Washington
Part 4 OTHER REVIEWS AND PERMITS
I2J DFW HPA D Shoreline
Management
D COE404 I2J Structural
D DOE Dam Safety RockeryNaultlWall
D FEMA Floodplain D ESA Section 7
D COE Wetlands
D Other:
Site Improvement Plan (En gr. Plans)
Type ~! Targeted! Small
(circle one): Site
Date (include revision December 29,2015
dates):
Date of Final:
Type (circle one): Standard! Complex ! Preapplication ! Experimental ! Blanket
Description: (include conditions in TIR Section 2)
Date of Approval:
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Part 7 MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Monitoring Required: Yes/~ Describe:
Start Date:
Completion Date
Part 8 SITE COMMUNITY AND DRAINAGE BASIN
Community Plan: "S"'o""o"'-s-'C!!.r"'ee"'k"----____________________ _
Special District Overlays: ~N!L!!Al-___________________ _
Drainage Basin: Black River, Panther Creek Sub-Basin
Stormwater Requirements: Conservation Flow Control, Enhanced WQ Treatment Menu
Part 9 ONSITE AND ADJACENT SENSITIVE AREAS
o River! Stream Unnamed T)1l2e Ns stream D Steep Slope
D Lake
D Wetlands:
D Closed Depression
D Floodplain
D Other
Part 10 SOILS
Soil Type
AGC
IZI High Groundwater Table (within 5 feet)
IZI other Low infiltration rate
D Additional Sheets Attached
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D Erosion Hazard
D Landslide Hazard
IZI Coal Mine Hazard (High}
D Seismic Hazard
D Habitat Protection
Slopes Erosion Potential
8-15% Slight to Moderate
IZI Sole Source Aquifer
IZI Seeps/Springs
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Part 11 DRAINAGE DESIGN LIMITATIONS
REFERENCE LIMITATION I SITE CONSTRAINT
D Core 2 -Offsite Analysis None
~ Sensitive I Critical Area Stream and associated buffers through Site
~ SEPA T/B/D
D Other Additional Sheet attached
Part 12 TIR SUMMARY SHEET (provide one TIR Summary Sheet per Threshold Discharge Area)
Threshold Discharge Area:
(name or description)
Core Requirements (all 8 apply)
Discharge of Natural Location ~
Offsite Analysis
Flow Control
(incl. facility summary sheet
Conveyance System
Erosion and Sediment Control
Maintenance and Operation
Financial Guarantees and
Liability
Water Quality
(include facility summary sheet)
Special Requirements (as applicable)
Area Specific Drainage
Requirements
Floodplain/Floodway Delineation
Flood Protection Facilities
Source Control
(comm. I industriallanduse)
Oil Control
Other Drainage Structures
Describe:
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Site com!;!rised of single, unnamed TDA
Number of Natural Discharge Locations: 2
Level: 112 I 3 dated: 12/15/2015
Level: 1 I g 13 or Exemption Number
Small Site BMPS N/A
Spill containment located at: Detention facilities
ESC Site Supervisor: T/B/D
Contact Phone: T/B/D
After Hours Phone: T/B/D
Responsibility: Private I Public (Both)
If Private, Maintenance Log Required: Yes I No
Provided: Yes I No
Type: Basic I Sens Lake I Enhanced Basic I Bog
or exemption No.
Landscape Management Plan: Yes I No
Type: CDA I SDO I MOP I BP I LMP I Shared I None
Name:
Type: Major I Minor I Exemption I None
1 ~O-year Base Flood Elevation (or range):
Datum:
Describe: N/A
Describe Landuse: Multi Family
Describe any structural controls:
covered trash storage,
High-use Site: Yes I No
Treatment BMP:
Maintenance Agreement: Yes I No
with whom?
N/A
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Part 13 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM ESC REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM ESC REQUIREMENTS
DURING CONSTRUCTION AFTER CONSTRUCTION
I2l Clearing Limits I2l Stabilize Exposed Surfaces
I2l Remove and Restore Temporary ESC I2l Cover Measures Facilities
I2l Perimeter Protection I2l Clean and Remove All Silt and Debris,
I2l Traffic Area Stabilization Ensure Operations of Permanent
Facilities
I2l Sediment Retention 0 Flag Limits of SAO and open space
I2l Surface Water Collection Preservation areas
0 Other I2l Dewatering Control
I2l Dust control
I2l Flow Control
Part 14 STORMWATER FACILITY DESCRIPTIONS (Note: Include Facility Summary and Sketch
Flow Control Type/Description
I2l Detention Vault
o Infiltration
o Regional
Facility o Shared Facility
I2l Flow Control Dis!;!ersion, Drll well
BMPs o Other
Part 15 EASEMENTSITRACTS
I2l Drainage Easement
0 Covenant
I2l Native Growth Protection Covenant
D Tract
D Other:
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Water Quality Type/Description
o Biofiltration
I2l Wetpool Wet vault
I2l Media Filtration Contech Storm Filter
o Oil Control
o Spill Control
I2l Flow Control See flow control
BMPs o Other
Part 16 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
I2l
I2l
0
0
0
Cast in Place Vault
Retaining Wall
Rockery > 4' High
Structural on Steep Slope
Other:
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Renton, Washington
Part 13 SIGNATURE OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
I or a civil engineer under my supervision have visited the site. Actual site conditions
as observed were incorporated into this worksheet and the attachments. To the best
of my knowledge the information provided here is accurate.
~~
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FIGURE 2. VICINITY MAP
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FIGURE 3. DRAINAGE BASINS, SUBBASINS, AND SITE CHARACTERISTICS
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FIGURE 4. SOILS
Web SO~SI.JlO'!lY
National CooperalJvB So~ Surwy
AgC-Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol: 2t626
Elevation: 50 to 800 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 20 to 60 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 46 to 52 degrees F
Frost-free period: 160 to 240 days
Farmland classification: Prime farmland if irrigated
Map Unit Composition
Alderwood and similar soils: 85 percent
Minor components: 15 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.
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Description of Alderwood
Setting
Landform: Ridges, hills
Landform position (two-dimensional): Shoulder
Landform position (three-dimensional): Nose slope, tall
Down-slope shape: Linear, convex
Across-slope shape: Convex
Parent material: Glacial drift and/or glacial outwash over dense glaciomar'lne deposits
Typical profile
A -0 to 7 inches: gravelly sandy loam
Bw1 -7 to 21 inches: very gravelly sandy loam
Bw2 -21 to 30 inches: very gravelly sandy loam
Bg -30 to 35 inches: very gravelly sandy loam
2Cd1 -35 to 43 inches: very gravelly sandy loam
2Cd2 -43 to 59 inches: very gravelly sandy loam
Properties and qualities
Slope: 8 to 15 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: 20 to 39 inches to densic material
Natural drainage class: Moderately well drained
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Very low to moderately low (0.00 to
0.06 in/hr)
Depth to water table: About 18 to 37 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Available water storage in profile: Very low (about 2.7 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): None specified
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 4s
Hydrologic Soil Group: B
Other vegetative classification: Limited Depth Soils (G002XN302WA), Limited Depth Soils
(G002XS301WA), Limited Depth Soils (G002XF303WA)
Minor Components
Everett
Percent of map unit: 5 percent
Landform: Eskers, kames, moraines
Landform position (two-dimensional): Shoulder, foots lope
Landform position (three-dimensional): Crest, base slope
Down-slope shape: Convex
Across-slope shape: Convex
Indianola
Percent of map unit: 5 percent
Landform: Eskers, kames, terraces
Landform position (three-dimensional): Tread
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across-slope shape: Linear
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Shalcar
Norma
Percent of map unit: 3 percent
Landform: Depressions
Landform position (three-dimensional): Dip
Down-slope shape: Concave
Across-slope shape: Concave
Percent of map unit: 2 percent
Landform: Depressions, drainageways
Landform position (three-dimensional): Dip
Down-slope shape: Concave, linear
Across-slope shape: Concave
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SECTION II
CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
The Project must comply with the following Core and Special Requirements:
• C.R. #1 -Discharge at the Natural Location: Runoff from the Site will discharge at
the natural location.
• C.R. #2 -Offsite Analysis: An Offsite Analysis is included in Section III. The
Analysis describes the Site's runoff patterns in detail.
• C.R. #3 -Flow Control: The Project is located in a Conservation Flow Control Area
and will therefore adhere to Level 2 Flow Control Standards, forested conditions. A
combined detention/wet vault will provide flow control consistent with that standard.
The Project is required to "match developed discharge durations to predeveloped
durations for the range of predeveloped discharge rates from 50% of the two-year
peak flow up to the full 50-year peak flow. Also match developed peak discharge
rates to predeveloped peak discharge rates for the 2-and the 10-year return
periods. Assum(ing) historic conditions as the predeveloped condition." (KCSWDM,
Sec. 1.2)
Preliminary flow control calculations were conducted at this time. Final sizing will be
completed at time of final engineering.
• C.R. #4 -Conveyance System: New pipe systems and ditches/channels are
required to be designed with sufficient capacity to convey and contain (at minimum)
the 25-year peak flow, assuming developed conditions for onsite tributary areas and
existing conditions for any offsite tributary areas. Pipe system structures and
ditches/channels may overtop for runoff events that exceed the 25-year design
capacity, provided the overflow from a 100-year runoff event does not create or
aggravate a "severe flooding problem" or "severe erosion problem" as defined in
C.R. #2. Any overflow occurring onsite for runoff events up to and including the
100-year event must discharge at the natural location for the project site. In
residential subdivisions, such overflow must be contained within an onsite drainage
easement, tract, covenant or public right-of-way. The proposed conveyance system
will be analyzed using the KCBW program to determine if the proposed conveyance
system is capable of conveying the 100-year peak storm without overtopping any
structures or channels. This analysis will be performed at time of construction plan
preparation.
• C.R. #5 -Erosion and Sediment Control: The Project provides the seven minimum
ESC measures. A temporary erosion and sedimentation control plan will be
prepared at time of construction plan preparation.
• C.R. #6 -Maintenance and Operations: Maintenance of the proposed storm
drainage facilities will be the responsibility of the City. An Operation and
Maintenance Manual will be included in Section X at the time of construction plan
preparation.
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• C.R. #7 -Financial Guarantees: Prior to commencing construction, the Applicant
must post a drainage facilities restoration and site stabilization financial guarantee.
For any constructed or modified drainage facilities to be maintained and operated by
the City, the Applicant must: 1) Post a drainage defect and maintenance financial
guarantee for a period of two years, and 2) Maintain the drainage facilities during the
two-year period following posting of the drainage defect and maintenance financial
guarantee.
• C.R. #8 -The Project is located in the Enhanced Water Quality Treatment area. A
combined detention/wet vault will be followed by a Storm Filter media filtration
system to meet water quality requirements.
• S.R. #1 -Other Adopted Area-Specific Requirements: Not applicable for this
Project.
• S.R. #2 -Floodplain/Floodway Delineation: Not applicable for this Project.
• S.R. #3 -Flood Protection Facilities: Not applicable for this Project.
• S.R. #4 -Source Control: The project shall comply with the 2009 Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Manual with such measures as cleaning of the storm drain
system, prohibiting illicit connections to the storm drainage system and stenciling the
site storm drains among other BMP's.
• S.R. #5 -Oil Control: Not applicable to this project.
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SECTION III
OFF-SITE ANALYSIS
A Level One Downstream Analysis was prepared by D.R. STRONG Consulting
Engineers Inc. and is included in Appendix A.
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SECTION IV
FLOW CONTROL AND WATER QUALITY FACILITY ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
The continuous simulation model, the King County Runoff Time Series, KCRTS, was
used to analyze the pre and post developed runoff rates. Per Table 3.2.2.b of the
Manual, the soil type is modeled as 'Till" for the Alderwood gravelly sandy loam SCS
classification as shown in Figure 4. Soils. Results of the KCRTS analysis are included
in this section.
EXISTING SITE HYDROLOGY
Modeling input
Pre-Developed Conditions
Time Series Predev.tsf
Rainfall Gage Seatac
Scale Factor: 1.000
Time Step: Hourly
--_.----------
Data Type: Reduced
Land cover Acres
Till Forest 2.870 I--
0.000
--
Till Grass
Wetland 0.000
Impervious 0.035
--
Total Area: 2.905
Modeling results
Flow Frequency Analysis
Time Series File:predev.tsf
Project Location:Sea-Tac
---Annual Peak Flow Rates---
Flow Rate Rank Time of Peak
(CFS)
0.186 2 2/09/01 18:00
0.054 7 1/05/02 16:00
0.143 4 2/28/03 3:00
0.009 8 8/26/04 2:00
0.085 6 1/05/05 8:00
0.145 3 1/18/06 20:00
0.125 5 11/24/06 4:00
0.245 1/09/08 9:00
Computed Peaks
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- -Peaks Rank Return Prob
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(CFS) Period
0.245 1 100.00
0.186 2 25.00
0.145 3 10.00
0.143 4 5.00
0.125 5 3.00
0.085 6 2.00
0.054 1.30
0.009 1.10
0.225 50.00
0.990
0.960
0.900
0.800
0.667
0.500
0.231
0.091
0.980
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Renton, Washington
FIGURE 5. PREDEVELOPMENT AREA MAP
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DEVELOPED SITE HYDROLOGY
Soil type
The soil types are unchanged from pre-developed conditions.
Land covers
KCRTS was used to model the developed peak runoff from the Site. The portions of
the Site within the proposed clearing limits tributary to the proposed detention vault
were modeled as "Till Grass" and Impervious as appropriate. Results of the KCRTS
analysis are included in this section.
Modeling input
Post-Developed Conditions
Time Series Rdin.tsf
Rainfall Gage Seatac
Scale Factor: 1.000
Time Step: Hourly
- -
Data Type: Reduced
Land cover Acres
Till Forest 0.000
Till Grass 0.689
Wetland 0.000
Impervious 1.861
-
Total Area: 2.550
Modeling results
Flow Frequency Analysis
Time Series File:rdin.tsf
Project Location:Sea-Tac
---Annual Peak Flow Rates---
Flow Rate Rank Time of Peak
(CFS)
0.513 6 2/09/01 2:00
0.429 8 1/05/02 16:00
0.614 3 2/27/03 7:00
0.476 7 8/26/04 2:00
0.571 10/28/04 16:00
0.546 5 1/18/06 16:00
0.693 2 10/26/06 0:00
1. 03 1/09/08 6:00
Computed Peaks
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- -Peaks Rank
(CFS)
1. 03 1
0.693 2
0.614 3
0.571 4
0.546 5
0.513 6
0.476 7
0.429 8
0.915
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Return Prob
Period
100.00 0.990
25.00 0.960
10.00 0.900
5.00 0.800
3.00 0.667
2.00 0.500
1. 30 0.231
1.10 0.091
50.00 0.980
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BYPASS AREA HYDROLOGY
Modeling input
Bypass Area
Time Series Bypass.tsf
Rainfall Gage Seatac
Scale Factor: 1.000
-------
Time Step: Hourly
Data Type: Reduced
Land cover Acres
Till Forest I 0.000
-
Till Grass 0.355
Wetland 0.000
Impervious 0.000
Total Area: 0.355
Modeling results
Flow Frequency Analysis
Time Series File:bypass.tsf
Project Location:Sea-Tac
---Annual Peak Flow Rates---
Flow Rate Rank Time of Peak
(CFS)
0.032 2/09/01 2:00
0.016 7 1/05/02 16:00
0.040 2 2/27/03 7:00
0.007 8 3/24/04 19:00
0.017 6 1/05/05 8:00
0.032 3 1/18/06 16:00
0.029 5 11/24/06 3:00
0.075 1 1/09/08 6:00
Computed Peaks
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-Peaks Rank
(CFS)
0.075 1
0.040 2
0.032 3
0.032
0.029 5
0.017 6
0.016
0.007
0.063
20
Return Prob
Period
100.00 0.990
25.00 0.960
10.00 0.900
5.00 0.800
3.00 0.667
2.00 0.500
1. 30 0.231
1.10 0.091
50.00 0.980
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FIGURE 6. POST DEVELOPMENT AREA MAP
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1,509 S.F.
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IMPERVIOUS:
"-_""-"UL""-"'-' PERVIOUS:
85,798 SF.
60,260 SF.
25,538 SF.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~l MITIGA TlON TRADE AREA: 6,541 S.F.
IMPERVIOUS; 6,541 SF.
':~#+iil ROW AREA; IF IMPERVIOUS:
~~~~ PERVIOUS:
17,232 SF.
12.744 S.F.
4,488 SF.
BYPASS AREA: 22,008 SF.
IMPERVIOUS; 6,541 S.F.
(MITIGA TlON TRADE AREA)
PERVIOUS; 15,467 S.F.
OPEN SPACE AREA; 19.795 S.F.
(TO 8E FULLY DISPERSED)
IMPERVIOUS: 4,685 SF.
PERVIOUS: 15,110 SF.
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PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Project is located in a Conservation Flow Control Area and will therefore adhere to
Level 2 Flow Control Standards, forested conditions. A detention vault will provide flow
control as required. The Project is required to "match developed discharge durations to
predeveloped durations for the range of predeveloped discharge rates from 50% of the
two-year peak flow up to the full 50-year peak flow. Also match developed peak
discharge rates to predeveloped peak discharge rates for the 2 and the 10 year return
periods. Assum(ing) historic conditions as the predeveloped condition." (KCSWDM,
Sec. 1.2).
FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM
Retention/Detention Facility
Type of Facility:
Facility Length:
Facility Width:
Facility Area:
Effective Storage Depth:
Stage 0 Elevation:
Storage Volume:
Riser Head:
Riser Diameter:
Number of orifices:
Detention Vault
158.00 ft
30.00 ft
4740.
8.00
352.00
37920.
8.00
18.00
2
sq. ft
ft
ft
cu. ft
ft
inches
Full Head Pipe
Orifice # Height
(ft)
0.00
5.50
Diameter
(in)
0.75
1. 60
Discharge Diameter
1
2
Top Notch Weir: None
Outflow Rating Curve: None
(CFS) (in)
0.043
0.110 4.0
Stage Elevation Storage Discharge
(ft) (ft) (cu. ft) (ac-ft) (cfs)
0.00 352.00 O. 0.000 0.000
0.01 352.01 47. 0.001 0.001
0.02 352.02 95. 0.002 0.002
0.03 352.03 142. 0.003 0.003
0.04 352.04 190. 0.004 0.003
0.05 352.05 237. 0.005 0.004
0.06 352.06 284. 0.007 0.004
0.20 352.20 948. 0.022 0.007
0.33 352.33 1564. 0.036 0.009
0.47 352.47 2228. 0.051 0.010
0.60 352.60 2844. 0.065 0.012
0.74 352.74 3508. 0.081 0.013
0.88 352.88 4171. 0.096 0.014
1. 01 353.01 4787. 0.110 0.015
1.15 353.15 5451. 0.125 0.016
1. 28 353.28 6067. 0.139 0.017
1. 42 353.42 6731. 0.155 0.018
1. 55 353.55 7347. 0.169 0.019
1. 69 353.6,.9 8011. 0.184 0.020
1. 83 353.83 8674. 0.199 0.021
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(cfs)
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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1. 96 353.96 9290.
2.10 354.10 9954.
2.23 354.23 10570.
2.37 354.37 11234.
2.50 354.50 11850.
2.64 354.64 12514.
2.77 354.77 13130.
2.91 354.91 13793.
3.05 355.05 14457.
3.18 355.18 15073.
3.32 355.32 15737.
3.45 355.45 16353.
3.59 355.59 17017.
3.72 355.72 17633.
3.86 355.86 18296.
3.99 355.99 18913.
4.13 356.13 19576.
4.27 356.27 20240.
4.40 356.40 20856.
4.54 356.54 21520.
4.67 356.67 2213 6.
4.81 356.81 22799.
4.94 356.94 23416.
5.08 357.08 24079.
5.22 357.22 24743.
5.35 357.35 25359.
5.49 357.49 26023.
5.50 357.50 26070.
5.52 357.52 26165.
5.53 357.53 26212.
5.55 357.55 26307.
5.57 357.57 26402.
5.58 357.58 26449.
5.60 357.60 26544.
5.62 357.62 26639.
5.63 357.63 26686.
5.77 357.77 27350.
5.90 357.90 27966.
6.04 358.04 28630.
6.18 358.18 29293.
6.31 358.31 29909.
6.45 358.45 30573.
6.58 358.58 31189.
6.72 358.72 31853.
6.85 358.85 32469.
6.99 358.99 33133.
7.12 359.12 33749.
7.26 359.26 34412.
7.40 359.40 35076.
7.53 359.53 35692.
7.67 359.67 36356.
7.80 359.80 36972.
7.94 359.94 37636.
8.00 360.00 37920.
8.10 360.10 38394.
8.20 360.20 38868.
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0.213 0.021
0.229 0.022
0.243 0.023
0.258 0.023
0.272 0.024
0.287 0.025
0.301 0.025
0.317 0.026
0.332 0.027
0.346 0.027
0.361 0.028
0.375 0.028
0.391 0.029
0.405 0.029
0.420 0.030
0.434 0.030
0.449 0.031
0.465 0.032
0.479 0.032
0.494 0.032
0.508 0.033
0.523 0.033
0.538 0.034
0.553 0.034
0.568 0.035
0.582 0.035
0.597 0.036
0.598 0.036
0.601 0.036
0.602 0.038
0.604 0.041
0.606 0.044
0.607 0.049
0.609 0.055
0.612 0.060
0.613 0.062
0.628 0.073
0.642 0.081
0.657 0.089
0.672 0.095
0.687 0.101
0.702 0.106
0.716 0.111
0.731 0.116
0.745 0.121
0.761 0.125
0.775 0.129
0.790 0.133
0.805 0.137
0.819 0.141
0.835 0.144
0.849 0.148
0.864 0.151
0.871 0.153
0.881 0.617
0.892 1. 460
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Avana Ridge
Renton, Washington
8.30 360.30 39342. 0.903 2.560 0.00
8.40 360.40 39816. 0.914 3.860 0.00
8.50 360.50 40290. 0.925 5.330 0.00
8.60 360.60 40764. 0.936 6.760 0.00
8.70 360.70 41238. 0.947 7.290 0.00
8.80 360.80 41712. 0.958 7.780 0.00
8.90 360.90 42186. 0.968 8.250 0.00
9.00 361.00 42660. 0.979 8.690 0.00
9.10 361.10 43134. 0.990 9.100 0.00
9.20 361.20 43608. 1.001 9.500 0.00
9.30 361.30 44082. 1. 012 9.880 0.00
9.40 361.40 44556. 1. 023 10.250 0.00
9.50 361.50 45030. 1.034 10.610 0.00
9.60 361.60 45504. 1. 045 10.950 0.00
9.70 361. 70 45978. 1. 056 11.280 0.00
9.80 361.80 46452. 1. 066 11.610 0.00
9.90 361.90 46926. 1.077 11.920 0.00
Hyd Inflow Outflow Peak Storage
Stage Elev (Cu-Ft) (Ac-Ft)
1 1. 03 0.30 8.03 360.03 3S073. 0.S74
2 0.51 0.15 7.72 359.72 36616. 0.841
3 0.61 0.13 7.04 359.04 33377. 0.766
4 0.69 0.11 6.60 358.60 31304. 0.719
5 0.55 0.04 5.43 357.43 25738. 0.591
6 0.37 0.03 4.73 356.73 22443. 0.515
0.43 0.03 4.70 356.70 22287. 0.512
0.48 0.03 3.13 355.13 14830. 0.340
Hyd R/D Facility Tributary Reservoir POC Outflow
Outflow Inflow Inflow
1 0.30 O.OS ********
2 0.15 0.03 ********
3 0.13 0.04 ********
4 0.11 0.03 ********
5 0.04 0.03 ********
6 0.03 0.02 ********
7 0.03 0.02 ********
8 0.03 0.01 ********
Route Time Series through Facility
Inflow Time Series File:rdin.tsf
Outflow Time Series File:rdout
poe Time Series File:dsout
Inflow/Outflow Analysis
Peak Inflow Discharge:
Peak Outflow Discharge:
Peak Reservoir Stage:
Peak Reservoir Elev:
1. 03 CFS
0.303 CFS
8.03 Ft
360.03 Ft
Target
0.19
*******
*******
*******
at 6:00
at 11: 00
Peak Reservoir Storage: 38073 . Cu-Ft
0.874 Ac-Ft
on
on
Calc
0.33
0.17
0.14
0.13
0.06
0.05
0.04
0.03
Jan
Jan
9 in
9 in
Year 8
Year 8
Add Time Series:bypass.tsf
Peak Summed Discharge: 0.326 CFS at 11:00 on Jan 9 in Year 8
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Point of Compliance File:dsout.tsf
Flow Frequency Analysis
Time Series File:rdout.tsf
Project Location:Sea-Tac
---Annual Peak Flow Rates---
Flow Rate Rank Time of Peak
(CFS)
0.146 2 2/09/01 20:00
0.033 7 1/07/02 4:00
0.127 3 3/06/03 22:00
0.027 8 8/26/04 8:00
0.033 6 1/08/05 5:00
0.036 5 1/19/06 5:00
0.112 11/24/06 8:00
0.303 1/09/08 11: 00
Computed Peaks
Flow Frequency Analysis
Time Series File:dsout.tsf
Project Location:Sea-Tac
---Annual
Flow Rate
(CFS)
o .l70
0.044
0.144
0.031
0.046
0.062
0.132
0.326
Peak Flow Rates---
Rank Time of Peak
2
7
3
8
6
5
4
1
2/09/01
1/05/02
3/06/03
8/26/04
1/05/05
1/18/06
11/24/06
1/09/08
20:00
16:00
22:00
2:00
8:00
16:00
7:00
11: 00
Computed Peaks
-----Flow Frequency Analysis-------
--Peaks - -Rank Return Prob
(CFS) (ft) Period
0.303 8.03 100.00 0.990
0.146 7.73 2 25.00 0.960
0.127 7.04 3 10.00 0.900
0.112 6.60 4 5.00 0.800
0.036 5.43 5 3.00 0.667
0.033 4.74 6 2.00 0.500
0.033 4.70 7 l. 30 0.231
0.027 3.13 8 l.10 0.091
0.251 8.02 50.00 0.980
-----Flow Frequency Analysis-------
-Peaks
(CFS)
0.326
0.170
0.144
0.132
0.062
0.046
0.044
0.031
0.274
Rank Return
Period
1 100.00
2 25.00
3 10.00
4 5.00
5 3.00
6 2.00
l. 30
l.10
50.00
Prob
0.990
0.960
0.900
0.800
0.667
0.500
0.231
0.091
0.980
Flow Duration from Time Series File:rdout.tsf
Cutoff Count Frequency CDF Exceedence_Probabi1ity
CFS
0.002
0.006
0.010
0.014
0.018
0.023
0.027
0.031
0.035
0.039
27332
6675
7340
5847
4961
3595
2060
2038
1022
232
0.043 12
0.047 5
0.051 5
o . 055 7
0.059 7
0.063 10
0.067 17
0.072 23
0.076 10
%
44.573
10.886
11.970
9.535
8.090
5.863
3.359
3.324
1.667
0.378
0.020
0.008
0.008
0.011
0.011
0.016
0.028
0.038
0.016
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44.573
55.458
67.428
76.963
85.054
90.917
94.276
97.599
99.266
99.644
99.664
99.672
99.680
99.692
99.703
99.720
99.747
99.785
99.801
%
55.427
44.542
32.572
23.037
14.946
25
9.083
5.724
2.401
0.734
0.356
0.336
0.328
0.320
0.308
0.297
0.280
0.253
0.215
0.199
0.554E+00
0.445E+00
0.326E+00
0.230E+00
0.149E+00
0.908E-01
0.572E-01
0.240E-01
0.734E-02
0.356E-02
0.336E-02
0.328E-02
0.320E-02
0.308E-02
0.297E-02
0.280E-02
0.253E-02
0.215E-02
0.199E-02
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0.080 11 0.018 99.819 0.181 0.181E-02
0.084 0.010 99.829 0.171 0.171E-02
0.088 5 0.008 99.837 0.163 0.163E-02
0.092 7 0.011 99.848 0.152 0.152E-02
0.096 9 0.015 99.863 0.137 0.137E-02
0.100 8 0.013 99.876 0.124 0.124E-02
0.104 11 0.018 99.894 0.106 0.106E-02
0.108 7 0.011 99.905 0.095 0.946E-03
0.112 11 0.018 99.923 0.077 0.766E-03
0.116 7 0.011 99.935 0.065 0.652E-03
0.120 9 0.015 99.949 0.051 0.506E-03
0.125 10 0.016 99.966 0.034 0.342E-03
0.129 5 0.008 99.974 0.026 0.261E-03
0.133 3 0.005 99.979 0.021 0.212E-03
0.137 3 0.005 99.984 0.016 0.163E-03
0.141 3 0.005 99.989 0.011 o .1l4E-03
0.145 5 0.008 99.997 0.003 0.326E-04
Flow Duration from Time Series File:dsout.tsf
Cutoff Count Frequency
CFS %
0.002 27637 45.070
0.007 7531 12.281
0.012 7290 11.888
0.017 6628 10.809
0.021 4370 7.127
0.026 3365 5.488
0.031 1978 3.226
0.036 1259 2.053
0.041 738 1. 204
0.045 229 0.373
0.050 44 0.072
0.055 38 0.062
0.060 8 0.013
0.064 16 0.026
0.069 12 0.020
0.074 15 0.024
0.079 14 0.023
0.083 17 0.028
0.088 8 0.013
0.093 12 0.020
0.098 7 0.011
0.102 7 0.011
0.107 8 0.013
0.112 6 0.010
0.117 10 0.016
0.122 10 0.016
0.126 0.010
0.131 11 0.018
0.136 10 0.016
0.141 10 0.016
0.145 8 0.013
0.150 2 0.003
0.155 3 0.005
0.160 0.007
0.164 3 0.005
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CDF Exceedence_Probability
% %
45.070 54.930 0.549E+00
57.352 42.648 0.426E+00
69.240 30.760 0.308E+00
80.049 19.951 0.200E+00
87.17 5 12.825 0.128E+00
92.663 7.337 0.734E-Ol
95.889 4.111 0.4llE-Ol
97.942 2.058 0.206E-Ol
99.145 0.855 0.8S5E-02
99.519 0.481 0.481E-02
99.591 0.409 0.409E-02
99.653 0.347 0.347E-02
99.666 0.334 0.334E-02
99.692 0.308 0.308E-02
99.711 0.289 0.289E-02
99.736 0.264 0.264E-02
99.759 0.241 0.241E-02
99.786 0.214 0.214E-02
99.799 0.201 0.201E-02
99.819 0.181 0.181E-02
99.830 0.170 0.170E-02
99.842 0.158 0.158E-02
99.855 0.145 0.145E-02
99.865 0.135 0.135E-02
99.881 0.119 0.119E-02
99.897 0.103 0.103E-02
99.907 0.093 0.930E-03
99.925 0.075 0.750E-03
99.941 0.059 0.S87E-03
99.958 0.042 0.424E-03
99.971 0.029 0.294E-03
99.974 0.026 0.261E-03
99.979 0.021 0.212E-03
99.985 0.015 0.147E-03
99.990 0.010 0.978E-04
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0.169 3 0.005 99.995 0.005 0.489E-04
Duration Comparison Anaylsis
Base File: predev.tsf
New File: dsout.tsf
Cutoff Units: Discharge in CFS
-----Fraction of Tirne--------------Check of
Cutoff Base New %Change Probability
0.043 0.88E-02 0.64E-02 -27 .2 I 0.88E-02
0.054 0.61E-02 o .36E-02 -40.9 I 0.61E-02
0.065 0.47E-02 0.31E-02 -34.6 I 0.47E-02
0.076 0.36E-02 0.26E-02 -29.0 I 0.36E-02
0.087 0.27E-02 0.20E-02 -25.1 I 0.27E-02
0.098 0.21E-02 0.17E-02 -17.5 I 0.21E-02
0.109 0.14E-02 0.14E-02 2.4 I 0.14E-02
0.120 0.99E-03 o . 11E-02 8.2 I 0.99E-03
0.131 0.60E-03 0.75E-03 24.3 I 0.60E-03
0.142 0.34E-03 0.39E-03 14.3 I 0.34E-03
0.153 0.20E-03 0.24E-03 25.0 I 0.20E-03
0.164 0.15E-03 0.98E-04 -33.3 I 0.15E-03
0.175 0.82E-04 O.OOE+OO -100.0 I 0.82E-04
0.186 0.16E-04 O.OOE+OO -100.0 I 0.16E-04
Maximum positive excursion = 0.006 cfs ( 5.2%)
occurring at 0.121 cfs on the Base Data:predev.tsf
and at 0.127 cfs on the New Data:dsout.tsf
Maximum negative excursion ~ 0.020 cfs (-29.9%)
occurring at 0.067 cfs on the Base Data:predev.tsf
and at 0.047 cfs on the New Data:dsout.tsf
Water Quality Treatment
Base
0.043
0.054
0.065
0.076
0.087
0.098
0.109
0.120
0.131
0.142
0.153
0.164
0.175
0.186
Tolerance-------
New %Change
0.040 -5.2
0.043 -20.2
0.046 -29.5
0.054 -29.2
0.073 -15.9
0.086 -11.7
0.111 1.9
0.122 2.2
0.135 3.4
0.143 0.5
0.159 3.6
0.161 -1.7
0.167 -4.7
0.170 -8.7
The Project is located in the Enhanced Water Quality Treatment area. A wet vault
followed by a media filtration system will be utilized.
Rainfall (R) of the mean annual storm = 0.52 in. From KCSWDM Fig. 6.4.1.A
Area of impervious surface (Ai) = 81,054 s.f.
Area of till soil covered with till grass (Atg) = 30,026 s.f.
Area of till soil covered with till forest (Art) = 0 s.t.
Area of outwash soil covered with grass or forest (Ao) = 0 s.t.
Volume factor (f) = 3 N/A From KCSWDM Sec. 6.4.1,1
Calculations Units Notes
Volume of runoff from mean annual storm (Vr) = 3486 c.f. =(O,9Ai + O.25Atg + O.10Atl + O,OlAo) • R/12
Minimum Welpool volume required (Vb) = 10,459 c.f, =f' Vr
A 72" Storm filter manhole will be installed downstream of the detention facility with 6
ZPG cartridges.
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FIGURE 7. DETENTION & WATER QUALITY FACILITY DETAILS
To be completed at time of final engineering
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SECTION V
CONVEYANCE SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Per Core Requirement, #4 of the KCSWDM, the conveyance system must be analyzed
and designed for existing tributary and developed onsite runoff from the proposed
project. Pipe systems shall be designed to convey the 1 ~O-year design storm. The
Rational Method will be used to calculate the Q-Ratio for each pipe node.
A conveyance system consisting primarily of pipes and catch basins will be designed
for the Project. Onsite runoff from PGIS will be collected by the multiple catch basins.
Pipes are typically twelve-inch diameter LCPE material.
A backwater analysis will be provided at time of final engineering.
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SECTION VI
SPECIAL REPORTS AND STUDIES
A number of reports have been prepared for the project as well as an earlier
development proposal (Springbrook Ridge) on this parcel. These include:
• Geological Engineering Services, Coal Mine Hazard Assessment. Cugini
Property; Icicle Creek Engineers, Inc,; June 24, 1999,
• Geological Engineering Services, Coal Mine Hazard Assessment. Cugini
Property -Northwest Parcel; Icicle Creek Engineers, Inc,; March 22, 2004.
• Geological Engineering Services, Proposed Property Development. Springbrook
Ridge; Icicle Creek Engineers, Inc.; January 26, 2009.
• Cugini Property wetland and stream delineation study -TWC Ref# 080109, The
Watershed Company, January 25, 2009.
• Environmental Checklist. Springbrook Ridge PUD; Century Pacific, LP;
February 4, 2009.
• Geotechnical Engineering Study -Avana Ridge Apartments; Earth Solutions
NW, LLC; December 21,2015.
• Tree Inspection, Avana Ridge PPUD, Parcel Numbers 292305-9148, -9009,
Renton. WA; Greenforest Incorporated; December 16, 2015
• Wetland and Supplemental Stream Study -Avana Ridge PUD; Sewall Wetland
Consulting, Inc.; December 22,2015.
• Habitat Data Report -Avana Ridge; Sewall Wetland Consulting, Inc.; December
22,2015.
• Avana Ridge Apartments. Traffic Impact Analvsis; TraffEx; December 21,2015.
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OTHER PERMITS, VARIANCES AND ADJUSTMENTS
No other permits have been required as part of this development, as of the date of this
report.
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SECTION VIII
ESC AND CSWPPP ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
The Erosion and Sedimentation Control Design meets the seven minimum King County
requirements:
1. Areas to remain undisturbed shall be delineated with a high visibility plastic fence
prior to any site clearing or grading.
2. Site disturbed areas shall be covered with mulch and seeded, as appropriate, for
temporary or permanent measures.
3. Perimeter protection shall consist of a silt fence down slope of any disturbed areas
or stockpiles.
4. A stabilized construction entrance will be located at the point of ingress/egress (Le.
onsite access road).
5. A sediment pond will be utilized for sediment retention (see calculations below).
Perimeter silt fences will provide sediment retention within the bypass areas.
6. Surface water from disturbed areas will sheet flow to the sediment pond for
treatment.
7. Dust control shall be provided by spraying exposed soils with water until wet. This is
required when exposed soils are dry to the point that wind transport is possible
which would impact roadways, drainage ways, surface waters, or neighboring
residences.
The complete CSWPPP will be completed and submitted at time of final engineering.
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BOND QUANTITIES, FACILITY SUMMARIES, AND DECLARATION OF COVENANT
1. Bond Quantity Worksheet -will be submitted at time of final engineering.
2. Facility Summary -will be submitted at time of final engineering.
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STORMWATER FACILITY SUMMARY SHEET
Number 1 (Detention Vault)
(provide one Stormwater Facility Summary Sheet per Natural Discharge Location)
Overview:
Avana Ridge
Project Name
Downstream Drainage Basins
Black River
Major Basin Name
Flow Control:
Detention Vault
Flow Control Facility Name/Number
If none,
December 29,2015
Date
Panther Creek
Minor Basin Name
Private Parking Lot
Facility Location
Flow control provided in regional/shared facility (give location) ---'-'N"-'YA-'----_____ _
No flow control required __ Exemption number ____________ _
General Facility Information:
Type/Number of detention facilities
Ponds
Type/Number of infiltration facilities:
_1_ Vaults
Tanks
Ponds
Tanks
Trenches
Control Structure Location Located inside proposed vault
Type of Control Structure _F,-,R,-=O.!...P~-T'--__ _ Number of Orifices/Restrictions _2_
Size of Orifice/Restriction: No.1 -""0.,-,-7,,,,5_" __ _ No.2 1.60"
No. 3 ____ _ No. 4 ____ _
Flow Control Performance Standard: --=L"'-e-'-'ve~/...:2'--______________ _
Live Storage Volume 37,920 cf Depth ~8..!..!fe~eu.t _________ _
Volume Factor of Safety --'--'1.""0'----___ _
Number of Acres Served -=.2"".5"'5'----___ _ Number of Lots --.!..!N/,u..A-'---_____ _
Dam Safety Regulations (Washington State Department of Ecology)
Reservoir Volume above natural grade --<..!N""YA-'-______________ _
Depth of Reservoir above natural grade --'-'N""YA-'----_____________ _
Facility Summary Sheet Sketch
All detention, infiltration and water quality facilities must include a detailed sketch.
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OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
To be completed at time of final engineering
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LEVEL ONE DOWNSTREAM ANALYSIS
AVANA RIDGE
17249 Benson Road Sand 10615 SE 172"d Street Renton, Washington
DRS Project No. 15088
City Of Renton File No. XXXX
Owner/Applicant
Avana Ridge, LLC
9675 SE 36'h Street, Suite 105
Mercer Island, Washington 98040
Report Prepared by -D. R. STRONG Consulting Engineers, Inc.
620 ih Avenue
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 827-3063
Report Issue Date
December 28, 2015
AVANARIDGE
LEVEL ONE DOWNSTREAM ANALYSIS
DISCLAIMER: ........................................................................................................................... 1
TASK 1: DEFINE AND MAP STUDY AREA ........................................................................ 1
TASK 2: RESOURCE REViEW ............................................................................................. 1
FIGURE 1. Vicinity Map ................................................................................. 2
FIGURE 2: Site Map ....................................................................................... 3
FIGURE 3. King County iMap Topography .............................................. 4
FIGURE 4. King County Sensitive Area Map .......................................... 5
FIGURE 5. City of Renton Erosion Hazards Map ................................... 6
FIGURE 6. City of Renton Landslide Hazards Map ............................... 7
FIGURE 7. City of Renton Coal Mine Hazards Map ............................... 8
FIGURE 8. City of Renton Steep Slopes .................................................. 9
FIGURE 9. City of Renton Flood Hazard ................................................ 10
FIGURE 10. City of Renton Seismic Hazards ....................................... 11
FIGURE 11. City of Renton Liquefaction Hazards ............................... 12
FIGURE 12. City of Renton Aquifer Protection Zones ........................ 13
FIGURE 13. USDA King County Soils Survey Map ............................. 14
FIGURE 14. FEMA Map ............................................................................... 17
TASK 3: FIELD INSPECTION ............................................................................................. 18
Upstream Tributary Area ........................................................................................... 18
General Onsite and Off site Drainage Description ................................................ 18
TASK 4: DRAINAGE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND PROBLEM
DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 18
Drainage System Description ................................................................................... 18
TASK 5: MITIGATION OF EXISTING OR POTENTIAL PROBLEMS .......................... 20
APPENDIX A OFFSITE ANALYSIS DRAINAGE SYSTEM TABLE &
DOWNSTREAM MAP ............................................................................................... 21
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DISCLAIMER:
THIS REPORT WAS PREPARED AT THE REQUEST OF PNW HOLDINGS, LLC FOR
THE 3.78 ACRE PARCELS KNOWN AS A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 23 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST, W.M., IN
KING COUNTY, TAX PARCEL NUMBERS 292305900 AND 292309148 (SITE). D. R.
STRONG CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC. (DRS) HAS PREPARED THIS REPORT
FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF DRS, THE OWNER, AND THEIR AGENTS, FOR
SPECIFIC APPLICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AS DESCRIBED
HEREIN. USE OR RELIANCE ON THIS REPORT, OR ANY OF ITS CONTENTS FOR
ANY REVISIONS OF THIS PROJECT, OR ANY OTHER PROJECT, OR BY OTHERS
NOT DESCRIBED ABOVE, IS FORBIDDEN WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED
PERMISSION BY DRS.
TASK 1: DEFINE AND MAP STUDY AREA
This Offsite Analysis was prepared in accordance with Core Requirement #2, Section
1.2.2 of the 2009 King County Surface Water Design Manual and Section 2.3 of the
2010 City of Renton Amendments to the King County Surface Water Design Manual
(Manual). The Site is located at 17249 Benson Road Sand 10615 SE 172 nd Street
Renton, Washington. The Project is the development of two parcels into a 74 unit
apartment complex.
See Figures 1, 2 and 3 for maps of the study area.
TASK 2: RESOURCE REVIEW
• Adopted Basin Plans: None at this time
• Finalized Drainage Studies: None available
• Basin Reconnaissance Summary Reports: The Green-Duwamish and Puget Sound
Water Resource Inventory Area 9 Habitat Limiting Factors And Reconnaissance
Assessment Report is available for the Basin.
• Floodplain/Floodway (FEMA) Map: No floodplains exist on site, See Figure 14
• Other Offsite Analysis Reports: Technical Information Report (TIR) for Fieldbrook
Commons, dated December 2nd , 2013 by D.R. Strong Consulting Engineers
• Sensitive Areas Map: See Figures 4-12
• DNRP Drainage Complaints and Studies: Per King County Water and Land
Resources Division, there are no complaints within the downstream path, 1 mile
from the Site within the last 10 years.
• USDA King County Soils Survey: See Figure 13
• Wetlands Inventory: Vol. 2 East (1990) -The wetland inventory revealed no
additional wetlands within one mile along the downstream path, see Appendix C.
• Migrating River Studies: None Applicable
• King County Designated Water Quality Problems: None at this time
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FIGURE 1 -Vicinity Map
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FIGURE 2 -Site Map
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dVW 3.LIS -~ 3~nf)I::/
FIGURE 3 -King County iMap Topography
III
Legend
Highlighted Feature .f'/ Incorporated Area
-I
I-
County Boundary Streets
X Mountain Peak, "......,
C<>ntoun; (5ft d.,1<) .........
f'/ 100;BOII;1(1OO loa!
fr ""'a Parcels
Highways 0 Lakes and urge Rivers
/./ StreaR'l$
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FIGURE 4 -King County Sensitive Area Map
II Highlighted Feature
S,alected Parcela
-I County Boundary ~ I-
X MDuntaln Peaks
CAO Shorellne Condition #
;0/ ..... ;v'
M .......
;0/ ..... 0
Highw.y. /./
/'/ Irw:orporatsd Area ~
StreCits 0
~ ......... 1m ........ fI!:l c,"-""' ...... ~
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Parce!1:. fm SAO Seismic
SAO Stream SAO Erosion
c .... ,
Cbiss 2 Pammial
Ctal!l2s.r-ud
C .....
tJndnsifiDd
Lakes and Large Ri~el'1i
Streams
Floodway
100 Year FlOOdplain
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SAO Landolldo
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FIGURE 5 -City of Renton Erosion Hazards Map
c ~ ~
RENTON
SE ce.rr Ro
Spring GImJ
srlf_ng Cente!!
EROSION HAZARDS
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FIGURE 6 -City of Renton Landslide Hazards Map
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LANDSLIDE HAZARDS
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Moderate
_High
_ Very High
King County Data
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FIGURE 7 -City of Renton Coal Mine Hazards Map
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COAL MINE HAZARD
Severity
_HIGH
MODERATE
L~ UNCLASSIFIED
oJ-' I~.!J Renton City Limits
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FIGURE 8 -City of Renton Steep Slopes
< ~
@ "' .. . > ..
~
REN10N
s'ES co.Tf Rd
Steep Slopes Percentage Range
>15% & <=25%
>25% & <=40%
M >40% & <=90%
M >90%
~ ~ , n
c
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FIGURE 9 -City of Renton Flood Hazard
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S',..."..,aC_<1<'
Hazard Condition
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FIGURE 10 -City of Renton Seismic Hazards
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SJI!i!hLl
REN10N
so;:. c&rrRd
Hazard Condition
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FIGURE 11 -City of Renton Liquefaction Hazards
HAZARD CONDITION
Liquefaction Susceptibility
~ high
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FIGURE 12 -City of Renton Aquifer Protection Zones
Renton Municipal Code
Zone 1
Zone 1 Modified
Zone 2
---City Limits
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FIGURE 13 -USDA King County Soils Survey Map
Web Sol So.roey
Nallonal CoopefallYfl Sol s..wy
King County Area, Washington
AgC-Alderwood gravelly sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol: 2t626
Elevation: 50 to 800 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 20 to 60 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 46 to 52 degrees F
Frost-free period: 160 to 240 days
Farmland classification: Prime farmland if irrigated
Map Unit Composition
Alderwood and similar soils: 85 percent
Minor components: 15 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.
Description of Alderwood
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Setting
Landform: Ridges, hills
Landform position (twa-dimensional): Shoulder
Landform position (three-dimensional): Nose slope, talf
Down-slope shape: Linear, convex
Across-slope shape: Convex
Parent material: Glacial drift andlor glacial outwash over dense glaciomarine deposits
Typical profile
A -0 to 7 inches: gravelly sandy loam
Bw1 -7 to 21 inches: very gravelly sandy loam
Bw2 -21 to 30 inches: very gravelly sandy loam
Bg -30 to 35 inches: very gravelly sandy loam
2Cd1 -35 to 43 inches: very gravelly sandy loam
2Cd2 -43 to 59 inches: very gravelly sandy loam
Properties and qualities
Slope: 8 to 15 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: 20 to 39 inches to densic material
Natural drainage class: Moderately well drained
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Very low to moderately low (0.00 to
0.06 in/hr)
Depth to water table: About 18 to 37 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Available water storage in profife: Very low (about 2.7 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): None specified
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 4s
Hydrologic Soil Group: B
Other vegetative classification: Limited Depth Soils (G002XN302WA), Limited Depth Soils
(G002XS301WA), Limited Depth Soils (G002XF303WA)
Minor Components
Everett
Percent of map unit: 5 percent
Landform: Eskers, kames, moraines
Landform position (two-dimensional): Shoulder, footslope
Landform position (three-dimensional): Crest, base slope
Down-slope shape: Convex
Across-slope shape: Convex
Indianola
Shalcar
Percent of map unit: 5 percent
Landform: Eskers, kames, terraces
Landform position (three-dimensional): Tread
Down-slope shape: Linear
Across-slope shape: Linear
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Norma
Percent of map unit: 3 percent
Landform: Depressions
Landform position (three-dimensional): Dip
Down-slope shape: Concave
Across-slope shape: Concave
Percent of map unit: 2 percent
Landform: Depressions, drainageways
Landform position (three-dimensional): Dip
Down-slope shape: Concave, linear
Across-slope shape: Concave
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FIGURE 14 -FEMA Map
NTS
Revised FEMA Preliminary DFIRM Nov. 2010
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[,:.:::1 Potential Annexation Area Boundary o Floodway
--Base Flood Elevation (ftl
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Regulatory
• Zone A
Non-Regulatory
Zone X
Zone A -Special flood hazard areas inundated by 100 year flood
(regulatory floodplain)
Zone X -Areas of SOO year flood, Areas less than 1-ft depth during
100 year flood, Areas protected by levees from 100 year flood
(non-regulatory floodplain)
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TASK 3: FIELD INSPECTION
Upstream Tributary Area
The upstream basin area was evaluated by examining the King County topographic
map (see Figure 3), City of Renton Mapping Application and by conducting field
reconnaissance on December 15, 2015 under overcast conditions. Upstream runoff
enters the Site in two locations.
Portions of SE 172nd St and 106th Ave SE direct upstream runoff across the northern
property line. Runoff from 106th Ave SE and the north side of SE 172 nd St. enters a
Type 1 catch basin at the intersection of these two streets. An 18-inch diameter
concrete pipe conveys runoff south under SE 172 nd St. and outfalls onto the Site.
Runoff from the southern portion of SE 172nd St is intercepted by a ditch along the
south side of SE 172nd st. and enters the Site where the previously mentioned 18-inch
diameter concrete pipe outlets.
Upstream runoff from the west side of Benson Rd S flows west into a ditch along the
east property line. This ditch conveys upstream runoff southwest along the east
property line until it enters a stream about halfway down the property line. This stream
conveys water through the Site. The Project proposes to construct a conveyance
system to collect runoff from these two upstream tributary areas and bypass the
infiltration facility on Site.
General Onsite and Off site Drainage Description
The Site is contained within one Threshold Discharge Area (TDA) but is divided into two
distinct Natural Discharge Areas (NDA's), NDA 1 and NDA 2. See Downstream
Analysis Map for the location of each NDA. Natural Discharge Point 1 (NDP 1) is
located at approximately the midpoint of the southwestern property line. NDP 2 is
northwest of NDP 1. See Appendix A for a map of the NDAs and downstream paths.
Runoff exits the Site via an onsite ditch from both NDAs. NDA 1 is approximately 2.65
acres (115,449 SF) and NDA 2 is approximately 1.13 acres (49,378 SF). The flow
paths were observed and appear to converge at points 01 and C2.
TASK 4: DRAINAGE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND PROBLEM DESCRIPTIONS
Drainage System Description
The downstream area was evaluated by reviewing available resources and by
conducting a field reconnaissance on December 15, 2015 under overcast conditions.
The analysis is illustrated and detailed in the Downstream Map and Downstream Table
located in Appendix A. The downstream path is located within the Black River Drainage
Basin; more specifically the Panther Creek Subbasin. For point-to-point descriptions of
downstream flow, see Appendix A. Runoff exits the Site via channel flow from an
onsite ditch in two locations -NDP 1 and NDP 2. Both NDPs are located along the
western property line. Runoff enters box culverts on the northeast side of SR 515,
eventually crossing under the road to the southwest. Flows from each NDA converge
at a Type 2 catch basin on the southwest side of SR 515, just east of parcel
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2923059150. Runoff continues west through a ditch between parcels 2923059150 and
2923059134 and is conveyed west through a series of catch basins and PVC pipes.
Runoff outlets west of Wells Ave S and continues west, eventually outfalling into
Panther Creek.
A review of the King County Water and Land Resources Division -Drainage Services
Section Documented Drainage Complaints within one mile of the downstream flow
paths revealed no complaints within the last ten years along all downstream paths for
the Site.
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TASK 5: MITIGATION OF EXISTING OR POTENTIAL PROBLEMS
No drainage complaints were found in Task 4, and therefore no mitigation is required by
this Project. All potential maintenance issues should be resolved by either City
Maintenance (public systems) or the respective property owners (private systems). No
further analysis should be required of this Project.
The Project should not create any problems as specified in Section 1.2.2.1 of the
Manual and therefore is not required to provide Drainage Problem Impact Mitigation
subject to the requirements of Section 1.2.2.2.
Project runoff will be collected and released per the Manual's requirements to
accommodate Flow Control Duration Standard -Matching Forested Site Conditions
(Level 2 Flow Control). The Project is located within a Basic Water Quality Area, but
since the Project is a multifamily development, it will adhere to Enhanced Basic Water
Quality requirements. During construction, standard sediment and erosion control
methods will be utilized. This will include the use of a stabilized construction entrance,
perimeter silt fencing, and other necessary measures to minimize soil erosion during
construction.
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APPENDIXA. OFFSITE ANALYSIS DRAINAGE SYSTEM TABLE & DOWNSTREAM MAP
OFFSITE ANALYSIS DRAINAGE SYSTEM TABLE
Basin: Black River
Symbol Drainage
Component Type,
Name, and Size
Type: sheet flow,
See map swale, Stream,
channel, pipe,
Pond; Size: diameter
Surface area
Al 2' x 4' Concrete Box
Culvert
Al-Bl Southwesterly Pipe
Flow
Bl Type 2 Catch Basin
Bl-Cl Southwesterly Pipe
Flow
Cl Type 2 Catch Basin
Cl-0l Northwesterly Pipe
Flow
01 Type 2 Catch Basin
01-El Southwesterly Pipe
Flow
SURFACE WATER DESIGN MANUAL, CORE REQUIREMENT #2
TDA 1: NDA 1
Subbasin Name: Panther Creek
Drainage Component Slope Distance Existing Potential
Description From site Problems Problems
Discharoe
Constrictions, under capacity, p~nding,
drainage basin, vegetation, cover, % 114 mi=l ,320 ft overtopping, flooding, habitat or organism
depth, type of sensitive area, volume destruction, scouring, bank sloughing,
sedimentation, incision, other erosion
Northeast side of SR 515, approximate ±Q' None Observed Slight potential for
midpoint of western property line. blockage from
debris/foliaQe
18" Concrete Pipe ±0'-19' None Observed None Anticipated
Slightly southwest of box culvert on the ±19' None Observed None Anticipated
northeast side of SR 515.18" Cone.
(NESW)
18" Concrete Pipe, travels southwest ±19'-74' None Observed None Anticipated
under SR515
On the southwest side of SR 515, ±74' None Observed None Anticipated
across the street from CB at point 81.
12" Cone. (SE), 18" Cone. (NE, NW)
18" Concrete Pipe, travels northwest ±74'-358' None Observed None Anticipated
along the southwestern side of SR 515.
Southwestern side of SR 515, just east ±358' None Observed None Anticipated
of parcel 2923059150. 18" Cone.
(NE,SE), 24" Cone. (Sw)
24" Concrete Pipe, travels southwest ±358'-378' None Observed None Anticipated
under the sidewalk and outfalls into
ditch.
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Subbasin Number: N/A
Observations of field inspector
resource reviewer, or resident
tributary area, likelihood of problem,
overflow pathways, potential impacts.
Light flow observed
Light flow observed
Light flow observed
Moderate flow observed
El Pipe Outlet 24" Concrete Pipe outfalls into ditch on
the southwest side of SR 515, heading
southwest between parcels
2923059150 and 2923059134
E1-F1 Channel Flow Runoff flows southwesterly between the
parcels through a moderately vegetated
ditch, approximately 2' wide
Fl Culvert Inlet Runoff flows into 30" CMP with trash
rack. Flow is separated from the
sidewalk by a -2' high concrete wall
and chain link fence. Inlet is custom
designed and transitions from 30" to
18" pipe.
F1-G1 Southwesterly Pipe 18" PVC Pipe
Flow
G1 Type 1 Catch Basin South side of S 36'" St. 18" (NE, SE,
W)
G1-H1 Westerly Pipe Flow 18" PVC Pipe
H1 Type 2 Catch Basin Solid lid in south side of S 36'" St. 18"
PVC{E, NW)
H1-11 Northwesterly Pipe 18" PVC Pipe
Flow
11 Type 2 Catch Basin Solid lid in south side of S 36th St. 18"
PVC (SE, W)
11-J1 Westerly Pipe Flow 18" PVC Pipe
J1 Type 2 Catch Basin Solid lid in south side of S 36 th St. 18"
PVC (E, SW)
J1-K1 Southwesterly Pipe 18" PVC Pipe
Flow
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±378'
±378'-791,
±791'
±791'-856'
±856'
±856'-954'
±954'
±954'-112T
±1127"
±112T-1264'
±1264'
±1264'-137T
None Observed
None Observed
None Observed
None Observed
None Observed
None Observed
None Observed
None Observed
None Observed
None Observed
None Observed
None Observed
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None Anticipated Moderate flow observed
General
maintenance and
clearing may be
necessary in the
future
Heavy flow may Moderate flow observed
erode subgrade of
wooden fence near
inlet and cause
problems
None Anticipated
None Anticipated Moderate flow observed
None Anticipated
None Anticipated Moderate flow observed
None Anticipated
None Anticipated Moderate flow observed
None Anticipated
None Anticipated Moderate flow observed
None Anticipated
K1 Type 2 Catch Basin Solid lid in south side of S 36th St. 18"
PVC (NE, S). Over % mile downstream
-end offield reconnaissance. Runoff
continues south between parcels
1441000150 and 1441000160.
According to record drawings from the
City of Renton, flow enters a CB at the
back of parcel 1441000150, moves to
another CB at the back of parcel
8106300980, and then moves west
towards a CB at the front of parcel
8106300890, ±1866' along the
downstream path. This Type 2 CB was
observed during field reconnaissance.
Moderate flow was observed. 18" pipe
(E,W). Runoff outlets to the west.
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±1377' None Observed
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None Anticipated Moderate flow observed
Basin: Black River
Symbol Drainage
Component Type,
Name, and Size
Type: sheet flow,
See map swate, Stream,
channel, pipe,
Pond; Size: diameter
Surface area
A2 2' x 4' Concrete Box
Culvert
A2-B2 Southwesterly Pipe
Flow
B2 Type 2 Catch Basin
B2-C2 Westerly Pipe Flow
C2 (01) Type 1 CB
OFFSITE ANALYSIS DRAINAGE SYSTEM TABLE
SURFACE WATER DESIGN MANUAL, CORE REQUIREMENT #2
TDA 1: NDA2
Subbasin Name: Panther Creek
Drainage Component Slope Distance Existing Potential
Description From site Problems Problems
Discharge
Constrictions, under capacity, ponding,
drainage basin, vegetation, cover, % 1/4 mi=1,320 It overtopping, flooding, habitat or organism
depth, type of sensitive area, volume destruction, scouring, bank sloughing,
sedimentation, incision, other erosion
Northeast side of SR 515, just ±O' None Observed Slight potential for
southeast of the northwest property blockage from
corner. debrislfoliage
18" Concrete Pipe ±O'-16' None Observed None Anticipated
Slightly southwest of box culvert on the ±16' None Observed None Anticipated
northeast side of SR 515. 18" Conc.
(NE,W)
18" Concrete Pipe, travels west under ±16'-84' None Observed None Anticipated
SR515
Southwestern side of SR 515, just east ±84' None Observed None Anticipated
of parcel 2923059150.18" Cone.
(NE,SE), 24" Cone. (SW). Flow
combines at point D1 and continues
alon~ path for NOA 1
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Subbasin Number: N/A
Observations of field inspector
resource reviewer, or resident
tributary area, likelihood of problem,
overflow pathways, potential impacts.
Light Flow Observed
Light Flow Observed
Moderate Flow Observed
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