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HEATHER DOWNS PARK
PUBLIC MEETING #1
Location: Highlands Neighborhood Center.
JUNE 1,2005
MEETING NOTES
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J.A. Brennan presented a PowerPoint Show that
introduced the project team and gave an overview of
the project. The slide show included sIte images, an
Issues and Opportunities Plan, potential
programming elements and landscape characters.
After fhe slide show, attendees brought up the
following discussion points: I •.
• An attendee noted that alot of children use NE 3rd
Court as an informal play area. Access to the site
for Parking may not be appropriate for this street.
• It was noted fhat the comer of3rd and Union is a children's bus stop.
• Another person commented that NE 3rd Court is a high traffic street.
• One person commented that the existing ornamental shrubs and fruit trees form the previous home
site should be preserved.
• If the park retains the name Heather Downs park, an individual requested that heafher plantings be
installed.
• Another person asked where the dog park could go, as it could potentially bring more surveillance
to the site.
• There was a recommendation that leashed dogs should be permitted in the new park.
• Someone asked what the park's hours of operation would be. The City answered that the proposed
park hours would be sunrise to sunset.
• Another person asked whether there was a need for a ball park here, as there are five other ballfields
nearby.
• A preference for non-ordered/informal playfield with minimal backstop was made.
• A grass in-field was proposed.
• An attendee said that the new park should encourage walking
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• One person said the park should be designed for multi-generational users.
• There was a comment that a multi-use field would accommodate different sports.
• Another person commented that trails should have different surfaces, both soft and hard surfaces in
different areas.
• One person noted that traffic on Union travels at high speeds. The City responded that ideas to
reduce speed could be considered. Potential traffic calming enhancements include bulb-outs and a
controlled traffic crossing on union just south of NE 2nd Place.
• There was a recommendation that a smaller parking area providing ADA access should be
considered off Union. In general, the recommendation was that the park should provide parking for
10 cars or only the minimum required for ADA access.
• Someone asked ifthe electrical infrastructure on the site could be placed underground. The City
responded that undergrounding utilities is very expensive and would probably be more than the
budget for the park.
• There was a request for a more rustic gathering space as opposed to a concrete gathering plaza.
• There was a recommendation to provide the parking area off the existing house driveway and to
utilize the existing plumbing utilities from the previous home for the new restroom.
• A discussion about park safety included the recommendation of security lighting, fencing, and a
permeable planting buffer that allows people to see into the park.
• Someone commented that the park should give teenagers good things to do.
• There was a comment that black chain link fencing should be used for fencing.
• Another person preferred that a rustic wood-rail fence be used.
• An attendee requested that a range of climbing boulder structures be incorporated into the park.
• A request was made to name the park after the Barfield family, former residents of the site and
Pioneers to the City of Renton as a Memorial to the family.
• There was a comment that there should be a separation of users by age in the children's play area.
• One person recommended a pea-patch garden for the site.
• Another attendee would like bike racks/parking facility on the site.
• Attendees were encouraged to sign up for a neighborhood group to help voice their concerns in the
community ..
• There was a request to bring a traffic representative to the next meeting.
• Someone asked about barrier/fencing at the street edges of the park.
• There was a discussion about staging construction.
• There was a request to provide crosswalks with white stripes at intersections (NE 1st and NE 3rd
Court), as well as flashing lights at crosswalks.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50pm. The next public meeting will be held to introduce park design
alternatives and will take place on Tuesday June 28 th
, 2005 at 7pm at the Highlands Neighborhood
Center.
Comments received on the Programming Questionnaires include:
• There should only be 5 spaces for handicapped parking. No other parking lot.
• Dog friendly park, on leash ok.
• Only provide ADA parking
• Environmental restoration is important. native vegetation should remain, only use natives, create a
rustic feel park with benches.
• Save existing flowering trees and shrubs (spring/early summer blooming)
• Consider play areas for age groups 0-4, 5-11, 12-6
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• Avoid creating areas which could encourage crime, drug activities, through lights and clearing
existing vegetation. Encourage pedestrian use for multi-generational "children and older
population" Gathering spaces or small courtyards.
• Avoid physical fences, they are elements which are reminders of the sense oflimit, borders,
segregation. Instead use landscape elements to buffer areas between park and existing homes.
• As a resident facing the park site on NE 3rd, I would prefer to have a park that will be quiet,
community oriented park. I would like to see trails and paths where people could enjoy the natural
foliage and passive play areas for picnics. I do not want a parking lot across the street from my
home. There is already too much traffic going too fast on my street to add a parking lot.
• Desires no organized little league, but informal ball play area.
• No on street parking, prefers on site.
• Parking would be acceptab13e if the entrance to the parking lot is off of Union. The entrance to the
parking lot should not be off ofNE 3rd Ct. Lots of children are crossing NE 3rd Ct. throughout the
day.
• Create a drop off area for cars to unload and then go park on the street.
• Try to keep areas will in view to prevent unwanted and unsafe activity (like Lake Boren Park) for
areas nearest the young children's area.
• Provide resting benches
• Park signs on Union and Children/Slow signs
• Buttons across Union in tow or three locations
• Noise and kids area on North and West side, where most kids live, Natural Area !Wildlife habitat
on south and southwest side where the older people live.
• Entrance on SE side of park is not acceptable
• Entrance should be from comer, Union
• Need to preserve the privacy of houses on SE border of park, fence all the way to Union,
• Must have parking area
• For safety of neighbors, park should close at dusk.
• Provide no more than eight parking stalls.
• A climbing structure, especially a good quality custom solution, could cater to a broad range of
ages, qualify as I % for the arts and more. And not a vertical or top rope climbing structure. A
"bouldering" structure can be versatile, very low maintenance, and even easily moveable.
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Vision Statement
Create a neighborhood park that
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Park Integration
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• Create neighborhood entries
• Enable views to the site to
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• Work with CPTED (Crime
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Recreation
• Create multi-use recreational facilities
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• Provide summer youth programming opportunitiEis>j
Environmental Stewardship
• Enhance native vegetation
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• Eliminate on-site dumping
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Neighborhood Enrichment
• Consider neighborhood gathering areas
• Create sense of neighborhood ownership·
• Consider adopt a park opportunities
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Aesthetics
• Enhance existing vegetation.
• Utilize naturalistic landforms
• Improve the visual quality into the
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• Balance park improvements with maihten'$ncetr~?9,~m
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• Children's Playground
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• Volleyball Court
• Individual Family Picnic
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• Passive Lawn Area
• Barbeque(s)
• Soft Surface Trails
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• Sculptural Elements
• Forested Areas
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CITY OF RENTON
HEATHER DOWNS PARK
Public Meeting #3
Location: Highlands Neighborhood Center, July 26, 2005
Meeting Notes
Prepared by:
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Attendees
Name Organization
Leslie Betlach City of Renton Community
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Bill Rasmussen City of Renton Community
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206-583-0620 drew@jabrennan.com
Approximately 20 ll1embers of the public attended the meeting
Comments
Introduction
• Leslie Betlach introduced the status of the project and reviewed the process that has been utilized to
date.
• JA Brennan Associates presented the Draft Master Plan graphic and accompanying site section
boards to the attending public.
Handouts
• Handouts: 8 Y, x 11 master concept plans
Public Input and Comments
Following the presentation of the Draft Master Plan, the meeting was opened up for comments and
questions.
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General
o Use existing water meters, but replace old utility lines ... potential reuse? Larger water line required
for fire hydrant and new sewer line to minimize future maintenance
o Guardrail-low wooden 8"x8" timber, 36" from ground to top of timber
Paths
o ADA accessibility throughout path
o Like: meandering sidewalk/path along Union
Site Lighting
o Leslie Betlach noted to the attendees that the City Council requested Lighting from dusk until
approximately 10pm along paths
o A few attendees though lights were fine.
o General response from attendees was to tum off lights at 8:30 or 9pm?
Parking
o The participants indicated they wanted the park closed similar to other parks in the system.
o With a potential locking gate and locking restroom.
Traffic
o Like: traffic calming on Union
o Bulb-outs and lighting a priority ... Public works to assist with bulbs
Picnic Plaza
o An individual questioned the distance from the proposed planter bed seat wall to the parking area?
A setback of 10-12' between parking curb and bed was requested.
o Drew Coombs noted that the East side of the bed may be curb and the west side a seating wall.
o The attendees were interested having BBQs included as part of the Picnic Plaza
o The Picnic Shelter will have summer reservations similar to other shelters in the park system
Planned Project Schedule
One attendee asked what the planned schedule was for the project.
Leslie Betlach provided the following tentative schedule
o Construction schedule: Bid October
Preconstruction JanlFeb cleaning and chipping
Earthwork March! April
Open end of summer 2006
Maintenance
An attendee was interested to know how emergency and maintenance vehicles will access the site?
o Service vehicles will be able to use the hard surface asphalt path, AC ... useable for maintenance and
emergency vehicles, a bollard will probably be located at the path from the parking lot to allow for
controlled vehicle access.
Park Naming
Leslie Betlach presented the current park names that have been submitted to date. Decision is still to be
made
MEETING NOTES 2 Heather Downs Park plk
• The name Heather Downs comes from a housing development at the end of Union Avenue
Ideas: Heritage Park
Barfield Community Park (Parks bought property from Barfield family
Barfield Neighborhood Park
A name for consideration will be presented to the Parks Board with a recommendation made to
City Council for final consideration and adoption, Parks Board has not made recommendation
for name
Further naming suggestions please should be e-mailed to Bill and Leslie.
Artl Education
• I % for the arts? YES, Arts Commission to assist
• Attendees liked the idea of Y. mile markers--{)n soft and hard trails
• It was suggested to include a Map oftrails or an interpretive or art element
• One individual expressed an interest in identifying Tree age as an interpretive art! educational
element .... (example at another park -50-75 years at Jones Park ... elms for educational interest)
• The Barfield family will be donating a bench. An attendee also wondered about incorporating some
of the family history into art for the park
Planting
An individual asked the number of proposed trees to be installed. At this Master Plan level of design the
number of trees to be installed is unknown. This will come later in the construction design phase.
• New trees can be added later, maybe for Arbor Days, etc.
• Want: open views into park
• An individual inquired about shoring up west side of park, and is this going to happen? Bill
Rasmussen responded that the area will be avoided to avoid disturbance, and no major park
elements will be installed in this area to avoid encouraging use
• An individual inquired if the existing lilacs will be saved. Due to the short lifespan and nature of the
site work required they may not be retained, but efforts will be made to save the plants. They could
possibly be replaced if they can't be saved.
• Wetland (Class 3) to be filled in doesn't require mitigation. Depression due to human activity, very
seasonal, potential mosquito problem also
Project Budget
One individual asked what the project budget is for the project.
• Budget: $1, 250,000.00 (Design and Construction)
Will try to incorporate all design elements
Add alts: Smaller curbing at playground area
Phased development
Phase I-park lighting and traffic calming elements
City Council has the option to appropriate additional funding (if needed)
• The public expressed ideas for elements that could be phased in, these include the picnic shelter
informal baseball field, and basketball half-court.
• It was noted the baseball field area would be graded and seeded as open space lawn as part of the
overall project and the participants agreed.
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Property Ownership
• Northwest parcel belongs to Water Department and south parcel also to P.B and P.W. There is
potential for future a future water tower on the N.W. parce\.
Other
• Include scattered picnic tables at site
• Email info updates regarding phasing or not
• Everyone is excited to be getting a new park'
• Email the City Council meeting time for public to attend and support park
Next meetings
September 13, 2005 4:30pm, Park Board Meeting (Confirm)
September 26, 2005 7:30pm, City Hall Council Meeting (Confirm)
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1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Purpose ....................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Scope of Work ............................................................................................................ 1
2.0 SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................. 1
3.0 SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION PROGRAM .................................................................... 2
4.0 GEOLOGY AND SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS .............................................................. 2
4.1 Regional Geology ....................................................................................................... 2
4.2 Subsurface Conditions ............................................................................................... 3
4.3 Groundwater Conditions ............................................................................................ 3
5.0 ENGINEERING CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ................................... .4
5.1 General ................................................. : ..................................................................... 4
5.2 Foundation Design ..................................................................................................... 4
5.3 Estimated Settlement.. ................................................................................................ 4
5.4 Lateral Earth Pressures ............................................................................................... 5
5.5 Lateral Resistance ...................................................................................................... 5
5.6 Floor Slabs ................................................................................................................. 6
5.7 Drainage ..................................................................................................................... 6
5.8 Earthwork ................................................................................................................... 7
5.8.1 Site Preparation and General Excavation .................................................... 7
5.8.2 Temporary Groundwater Control ................................................................ 7
5.8.3 Fill Placement, Compaction, and Use of On-site Soils ............................... 8
5.8.4 Wet Weather Earthwork .............................................................................. 9
5.8.5 Erosion Control ............................................................... : .......................... 10
6.0 CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS ........................................................................... 10
6.1 Obstructions ............................................................................................................. 1 0
6.2 Loose Test Pit Backfill ............................................................................................. 10
7 .0 LIMITATIONS ................................................................................................................... 1 0
8.0 REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................... 13
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. 2 Site and Exploration Plan
LIST OF APPENDICES
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B Important Information About Your Geotechnical Report
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1.1 Purpose
GEOTECHNICAL REpORT
HEATHER DOWNS PARK DEVELOPMENT
RENTON,.WASHINGTON
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This report presents the results of subsurface explorations and geotechnical engineering studies
for the Heather Downs Park Development site located inRenton, Washington. The purpose of
our geotechnical studies was to evaluate subsurface conditions in order to formulate engineering
recommendations for use in the design and construction of the proposed project. Our services
were provided in accordance with our proposal, dated May 31, 2005, and authorized by
Mr. James A. Brennan at J.A. Brennan Associates, Inc. on July 19, 2005.
1.2 Scope of Work
Our scope of work for this project included the following:
~ Identifying and reviewing existing subsurface information in the general vicinity.
~ Overseeing and sampling excavation of three test pits.
~ Performing laboratory tests.
~ Preparing a site and exploration plan and logs oftest pits.
~ Conducting engineering analyses.
~ Summarizing our conclusions and recommendations in this report.
2.0 SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed Heather Downs Park Development project, as shown in the Vicinity Map,
Figure I, is situated southwest of the intersection ofNE 3rd Court and Union Avenue in the City
of Renton. We understand that the site was formerly residential property and the majority of the
site is currently overgrown with trees and brush, including dense thickets of blackberries. Based
on the proposed site plan surveyed by Penhallegon Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc.
(PACE), on September 13, 2005, the area of concern at the site measures about 250 feet by
300 feet. In general, the ground surface across the site slopes gently from elevation 414 feet on
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the south end to about elevaaon 408 feet on the north end. These elevations are in terms of the .
North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88).
The proposed developed area of the park will cover about 75,000 square feet. The buildings at
the site include a restroom facility and a picnic shelter. We understand that these structures will
be constructed on slabs-on-grade with shallow perimeter footings. The site will also include
paved parking lots, playground areas, and planters and landscape areas, as shown on the Site and
Exploration Plan, Figure 2.
3.0 SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION PROGRAM
To generally characterize subsurface conditions in the vicinity of the proposed structures, three
test pits were excavated and sampled at the approximate locations shown in Figure 2. The test
pits are designated TP-I through TP-3. A description of the methods and procedures used for
locating, excavating, and sampling the test pits is included in Appendix A. The logs of the test
pits are also included in Appendix A as Figures A-2 through A-4.
4.0 GEOLOGY AND SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
4.1 Regional Geology
The project site is located in the central portion of the Puget Lowland, an elongated topographic
and structural depression bordered by the Cascade Mountains on the east and the Olympic
mountains on the west. Low-rolling relief, with some deeply cut ravines and broad valleys,
characterizes this lowland. In general, the ground surface elevation of the project site is within
410 feet above sea level.
Geologists generally agree that the Puget Sound area was subjected to six or more major
glaciations during the Pleistocene Epoch (2 million years ago to about 10,000 years ago), which
filled the Puget Lowland to significant depths with a complex sequence of glacial and non-
glacial sediments. Ice for these glacial events originated in the coastal mountains of the
Vancouver Range of British Columbia. The maximum southward advance of the ice was about
halfway between Olympia and Centralia (about 80 miles south of Seattle). During the most
recent ice coverage of the central Puget Lowland (Vashon Stade of Fraser Glaciation), the
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thickness of ice is estimated to have been about 3,000 feet in the project area. The last ice
covering the project area receded about 13,500 years ago.
The distribution of sediments in the Puget Lowland is complex, because each glacial advance
deposited new sediments and partially eroded previous sediments. During the intervening
interglacial episodes, the complete or partial erosion or the reworking of some deposits, as well
as the local deposition of other sediments, further complicated the geologic setting.
4.2 Subsurface Conditions
The results of our subsurface explorations, TP-I through TP-3, indicate the general subsurface
conditions across the proposed park site are underlain by a varying thickness of fill material
overlying native glacial till. Fill was not encountered in TP-3. The fill material, to a depth of 2
to 3Y> feet, generally consists ofloose to medium dense, slightly gravelly, silty sands. The test
pit locations were deliberately chosen to avoid excavating within future building footprints and
adjacent to the site of the demolished former residence. Demolition debris was not encountered
in the fill layer during excavation, but may be encountered during earthwork activities. Large
concentrations of demolition debris were not encountered during exploration. However, due to
the history ofthe site, which includes two residences that were demolished, it is likely that debris
concentrations in the fill may be encountered across the site. The debris may include abandoned
foundations, concrete and asphalt rubble, metal, bricks, wood, tree stumps, and other organic and
construction debris: Underlying this surficial fill layer, the soils consist ofloose to medium
dense, slightly gravelly, silty sand (weathered glacial till) approximately 2 to 3 feet thick
overlying a dense to very dense, concrete-like mixture of silt, gravel, sand, and clay (glacial till).
Cobbles and up to 3-foot-diameter boulders are commonly included in the matrix ofthe glacial
till, though none were encountered during our explorations.
4.3 Groundwater Conditions
Groundwater was not observed in the test pits during excavation. However, we observed iron
oxide stains on partings and lenses, which suggest fluctuating groundwater conditions.
Therefore, we anticipate that seasonal perched groundwater conditions may be present.
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5.0 ENGINEERING CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 General
Based on our current understanding of the proposed park development project as described
previously, and on the results of our geotechnical studies, we developed the following
recommendations for foundation design. The following sections describe these
recommendations and provide additional recommendations for site preparation, excavation, fill
placement and compaction, use of on-site soil, and wet weather earthwork.
5.2 Foundation Design
In our opinion, the proposed structures could be supported on conventional spread footings or on
slab-on-grades with thickened edges. However, because of the depth of relatively loose soils that
underlie the proposed structures, we recommend the foundation areas be overexcavated to
competent soil (up to about 2 feet) and replaced with compacted structural fill. For footings
bearing on densely compacted structural fill or dense, unweathered, native soil, we recommend
using an allowable bearing pressure of 2,000 pounds per square foot (pst). Continuous wall
footings should have a minimum width of 18 inches and column footings should have a
minimum width of 24 inches. All footings should be embedded at least 18 inches below the
lowest adjacent exterior grade. The allowable bearing pressure may be increased by one-third
for short-term wind or seismic loads
We recommend that each footinglslab excavation be evaluated by a qualified geotechnical
engineer or representative during construction to confirm the presence of competent bearing soil
and to determine that all unsuitable fill and organic material have been removed.
5.3 Estimated Settlement
Foundations designed and constructed as recommended in this report are estimated to undergo
total settlement ofless than Y, inch. Owing to the variation of footing loads and soil conditions,
differential settlements are estimated to be about one-half of the total settlements between
heavily loaded and lightly loaded footings or along a continuous footing for a distance of
approximately 20 feet. It is anticipated that the majority of the estimated settlements would
occur simultaneously as the loads are applied.
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5.4 ; Lateral Earth Pressures'
The lateral pressures against a buried wall are dependent upon many factors, including method of
backfill placement and degree of compaction, backfill slope, surcharges, the type of backfill soil
and native soils, drainage, and whether or not the wall can yield or deflect laterally or rotate at
the top after or during placement of backfill. If the wall is free to yield at the top an amount
equal to approximately 0.001 times the height of the wall, the soil pressures will be less (active
case) than if this amount of movement is not allowed due to stiffness or resistance of the wall
(at-rest condition).
Rigid, buried walls should be designed to resist an "at-rest" lateral earth pressure based on an
equivalent fluid unit weight of 55 pounds per cubic foot (pcf). Walls allowed to deflect laterally
or rotate at the top should be designed using an active lateral pressure equivalent to a fluid unit
weight of35 pcf. These values should be increased by I pcffor each degree of upward
inclination of the backslope above the wall. The above pressures are for permanent walls and
assume that proper drainage is provided behind the walls so there is no buildup of hydrostatic
pressures. Backfill should not be placed behind a wall until the wall is capable of supporting
lateral pressures.
5.5 Lateral Resistance
Lateral loads, due to unbalanced lateral earth pressures, wind, or seismic forces, would be
resisted by base friction and passive earth pressure against buried portions ofthe structure. We
recommend passive earth pressures in dense, silty, gravelly sands or compacted structural fill be
determined using an equivalent fluid density of 200 pcf. This value assumes that footings are
founded at least 18 inches below the lowest adjacent grade and placed within neat excavations.
The a,bove value includes a factor-of-safety of 1.5.
We recommend that a coefficient of friction between mass concrete and dense native ground and
structural fill of 0.40 be used, with an appropriate factor-of-safety to calculate the resistance to
sliding.
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5.6 Floor Slabs
We recommend that all floor slabs be supported be densely compacted structural fill or dense
native soil. If unanticipated loose. soft, or unsuitable soil is encountered in the floor sub grade
preparation, it should be overexcavated and replaced with compacted structural fill.
We recommend placing a capillary break consisting of at least 4 inches of washed pea gravel or
'I.-inch minus crushed gravel beneath the floor slabs. The washed pea gravel will provide
positive leveling and a more uniform surface than the native soil or structural fill and will also
act as a capillary break. For heated spaces or spaces with floor coverings, a vapor barrier
consisting of plastic sheeting or equivalent should be plaeed on top of the washed pea gravel. As
an alternative, the capillary break may consist of a 2-inch layer of washed gravel beneath a
2-ineh layer of erushed rock. The crushed rock should be compacted with a vibrating plate
compactor to provide a working surface for concrete placement.
We recommend using a modulus of subgrade reaction, k, of 250 pounds per cubic inch (pci) for
designing floor slabs-on-grade. This design recommendation assumes that slabs-on-grade are
constructed in accordance with the above recommendations.
5.7 Drainage
Groundwater was not encountered in the subsurface explorations performed at the site.
Therefore, the proposed structures will not require a permanent subdrain system.
To control surface water, provisions should be made to direct it away from structures and prevent
it from seeping into the ground adjacent to structures or excavations. The ground surface should
be sloped away, and surface and downspout water should not be introduced into site backfill.
Surface water should be collected in catch basins and along with downspout water, should be
conveyed in a non-perforated pipe (tightline) into an approved discharge point.
Except as otherwise designed and/or specifically covered in the contract, the Contractor should
be made responsible for control of all ground and surface water encountered during construction.
In this regard, sloping, ditching, pumping from sumps, providing trench drains, dewatering, and
other measures should be employed as necessary to permit proper completion of the work.
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5.8 Earthwork
5.8.1 Site Preparation and General Excavation
Site preparation for excavation and fill placemerit should commence by collecting and
diverting an sources of surface water flow into temporary storm drainage facilities. Each
building site should be cleared of all trees, brush, and other vegetation, and should then be
grubbed oflarge roots and stripped of surficial soil containing significant amounts of roots or
other objectionable debris (see Section 4.2) and organic material. The material should not be
mixed with soil that may be used as structural fill. Abandoned utility pipes should be plugged or
removed so they do not provide a conduit for water that could cause saturation and stability
problems.
Based on the subsurface conditions encountered in the explorations, we anticipate that the
excavations at the site could be made using conventional excavating equipment such as dozers,
front-end loaders, rubber-tired backhoes, or tracked hydraulic excavators. Cobbles and possibly
boulders could be encountered in dense glacial soil, and the Contractor should anticipate their
presence. We recommend that all loose fill soil in the building footprint be removed. Native
ground should be encountered from Y:z to 2 feet below existing ground surface.
Where fins are made on a slope, the native ground upon which the fin is placed should be
terraced to key the fin into the slope. We recommend that the height of each terrace not exceed
2 feet.
Following stripping, grubbing, and excavation to obtain desired grades or exposed native
. ground, a geotechnical engineer or engineer's representative should evaluate the density of the
exposed surface. Should the presence of loose zones be revealed, they should either be removed
and replaced with structural fin, or dried or moistened as required (including scarifying, mixing,
and/or aeration), reworked, and adequately compacted until a dense, unyielding soil mass is
produced.
5.8.2 Temporary Groundwater Control
Groundwater was not encountered in the explorations performed at the site. If the
earthwork occurs during the wet season, perched groundwater could be encountered. In our
opinion, perched groundwater that may seep into the excavation and rainwater that fans into the
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excavation· could be controlled by means of sumps and pumps installed in the bottom of the ,
excavations.
5.8,3 Fill Placement, Compaction, and Use of On-site Soils
All fill material placed behind walls and beneath structures or other areas where
settlements are to be reduced should consist of structural fill. In general, we expect that most of
the on-site soil to be excavated should be suitable for reuse as structural fill, provided the soil is
free from organics, debris, and other deleterious material. The on-site soils contain significant
quantities of silt and fines, such that an unstable mixture is produced under wet weather
conditions; therefore, it should only be used as structural fill during dry weather. If the structural
fill material is imported, it should consist of a reasonably well-graded mixture of sand and gravel
that is free of organics, debris, rubbish, and other deleterious material. Structural fill material
should contain not more than 20 percent fines (material passing the No. 200 mesh sieve, based
on the minus %-inch fraction) for dry weather construction; the fines should be non-plastic; and
the moisture content of the soil within plus or minus 2 percent of its optimum at the time of
compaction. All structural fill material should have a maximum particle size of 3 inches.
If earthwork takes place in wet weather or wet conditions, no matter what time of the
year, the structural fill material should contain no more than 5 percent fines (see Wet Weather
Considerations). Fines should be non-plastic. Except for the 5 percent fines content limit, this
soil should otherwise conform to the quality and gradation characteristics of Gravel Borrow as
defined in Section 9-03.14(1) (Gravel Borrow) of the current Washington State Department of
Transportation! American Public Works Association (WSDOTI APW A) Standard Specifications.
Prior to the placement of structural fill, any ponding water should be drained from the
area. A geotechnical engineer or the engineer's representative should observe the subgrade to
evaluate ifit is suitable for placing structural fill. Structural fill should be placed in uniform lifts
and compacted to a dense and unyielding condition, and to at least 95 percent of the Modified
Proctor maximum dry density (American Society for Testing and Materials [ASTM) D 1557).
The thickness of soil layers before compaction should not exceed 8 inches for heavy equipment
compactors or 4 inches for hand-operated mechanical compactors.
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5.8.4 Wet Weather Earthwork
Wet weather generally begins about mid-October and continues through about May,
although rainy periods may occur at any time of year. Some of the soil at the. site contains
sufficient silts and fines to produce an unstable mixture when wet. Such soils are susceptible to
changes in water content, and they tend to become unstable and difficult or impossible to
compact if their moisture content significantly exceeds the optimum. If earthwork at the site
continues into the wet season, or if wet conditions are encountered, we recommend the
following:
~ The ground surface in and surrounding the construction area should be sloped as much as
possible to promote runoff of precipitation away from work areas and to prevent ponding
of water.
~ Work areas or slopes should be covered with plastic. The use of sloping, ditching,
sumps, dewatering, and other measures should be employed as necessary to permit proper
completion of the work.
~ Earthwork should be accomplished in small sections to minimize exposure to wet
conditions. That is, each section should be small enough so that the removal of
unsuitable soils and placement and compaction of clean structural fill can be
accomplished on the same day. The size of construction equipment may have to be
limited to prevent soil disturbance. It may be necessary to excavate soils with a backhoe,
or equivalent, located so that equipment does not traffic over the excavated area. Thus,
subgrade disturbance caused by equipment traffic will be minimized.
~ Fill material should consist of clean, well-graded, pit-run sand and gravel soils, of which
not more than 5 percent fines by dry weight passes the No. 200 mesh sieve, based on wet-
sieving the fraction passing the Y<-inch mesh sieve: The gravel content should range from
between 20 to 60 percent retained on a No.4 mesh sieve. The fines 'should be nonplastic.
~ No soil should be left uncompacted and exposed to moisture. A smooth-drum vibratory
roller, or equivalent, should roll the surface to seal out as much water as possible.
~ In-place soils or fill soils that become wet and unstable and/or too wet to suitably
compact should be removed and replaced with clean, granular soil (see part 4).
~ Excavation and placement of structural fill material should be observed on a full-time
basis by a geotechnical engineer (or representative) experienced in earthwork to
determine that all work is being accomplished in accordance with the project
specifications and our recommendations.
~ Grading and earthwork should not be accomplished during periods of heavy, continuous
rainfall.
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We suggest that these recommendations for wet weather earthwork be 'included in the
contract specifications.
5.S.5 Erosion Control
The Contractor should employ proper erosion control measures during construction.
especially if construction takes place during wet weather. Covering work areas, soil stockpiles,
or slopes with plastic, sandbags, sumps, and other measures should be employed as necessary to
permit proper completion of the work. Bales of straw, geotextile silt fences, and drain inlet
sediment screens/collection systems should be appropriately located to control soil movement
and erosion.
6.0 CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS
6.1 Obstructions
Unanticipated conditions are commonly encountered and cannot be fully determined by merely
taking soil samples or making explorations. Although not encountered in the explorations,
cobbles and boulders are commonly found in glacial soils and should be anticipated at the site.
These obstructions would impact excavations. Such unexpected conditions frequently require
that additional expenditures be made to achieve a properly constructed project. Some
contingency fund is recommended to accommodate such potential extra costs.
6.2 Loose Test Pit Backfill
Test pits dug to explore the site were loosely backfilled. If a test pit falls in an area that will not
be overexcavated below the boitom of the test pit, the loose soil should be removed dunng
construction and replaced with compacted structural fill.
7.0 LIMITATIONS
This report was prepared for the exclusive use of l.A. Brennan Associates, Inc. and other
members of their design team to assist in the design and construction of the Heather Downs Park
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Development project. The analyses, conclusions, and recommendations contained in this report
are based on site conditions as they presently exist and on the site and project descriptions as
presented herein. We should be notified if differences are identified. We assume that the
exploratory test borings and retrieved samples are representative of the subsurface conditions
throughout the site; i.e., the subsurface conditions everywhere are not significantly different from
those disclosed by the explorations. During construction, if subsurface conditions different from
those described in this report are observed or appear to be present during construction, we should
be advised at once so that we can review these conditions and reconsider our recommendations,
where necessary. If conditions have changed due to natural causes or construction operations at
or adjacent to the site, it is recommended that this report be reviewed to determine the
applicability of the conclusions and recommendations considering the changed conditions and
time lapse.
Within the limitations of the scope, schedule, and budget, the analyses, conclusions, and
recommendations presented in this report were prepared in accordance with generally accepted
professional geotechnical engineering principlcs and practice in this area at the time this report
was prepared. We make no other warranty, either express or implied. These conclusions and
recommendations were based on our understanding of the project as described in this report and
on site conditions as observed at the time of the exploration.
The scope of our services for this project did not include any environmental assessment or
evaluation regarding the presence or absence of wetlands or hazardous or toxic materials in the
soil, surface water, groundwater, or air, on or below or around the site, or for the evaluation or
disposal of contaminated soils or groundwater, should any be encountered. However, we will be
glad to provide such services on request.
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. Shannon & Wilson has prepared and included in Appendix B, "Important Information About
Your Geotechnical Report," to assist you and others rn understanding the use and limitations of
our reports.
SHANNON & WILSON, INC.
Thomas M. Gurtowski, P.E.
Vice President
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APPENDIX A,
FIELD EXPLORATIONS
A.l GENERAL
The field explorations were accomplished to obtain subsurface information for our geotechnical
studies for the proposed park development project at 233 Union Avenue NE in Renton,
Washington. Field explorations perfoffiled for this project consisted of excavating and sampling
three test pits at the site. The test pit locations were selected based on our understanding of the
site layout of the proposed buildings.
The approximate locations of the explorations are shown in the Site and Exploration Plan
(Figure 2) in the main text of the report. The test pits were located in areas accessible to the
equipment adjacent to where future structures are anticipated. The approximate locations and
elevations of the three test pits were determined by field measuring from existing site features
and estimating elevations from a topographic survey provided by I.A. Brennan Associates, Inc.
These locations and elevations should be considered approximate. All the test pit locations and
elevations should be considered accurate to the degree implied by the method used.
A.2 TEST PITS
Three test pits, designated TP-I through TP-3, were excavated adjacent to the proposed building
locations using a rubber-tired backhoe provided and operated by the City of Renton Parks
Department. The test pits were excavated on September 29, 2005. The test pits depths ranged
from 4 to 8 feet below existing ground surface.
A geologist from our finn observed the excavation of the test pits, estimated soil density,
obtained representative soil samples, and prepared a descriptive log of each test pit in the field.
Each soil sample was classified according to a modified version of the Unified Soil
Classification System (USCS), which is presented on the Soil Classification and Log Key
(Figure A-I).
The relative soil densities or consistencies orthe exposed soils were estimated based on probing
the sides and bottom of the test pits with a Y2-inch-diameter, steel T-bar, where practical, and by
evaluating the relative ease or difficulty of the excavation. The relative densities are included in
the descriptions shqwn on the test pit logs, presented in this appendix as Figures A-2 through
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A-4. After completion of excavating and sampling, all test pits were100sely backfilled with
excavated S6il and nominally compacted with the excavator bucket.'
Where observed, groundwater seepage into the tcst pit was noted during excavation. The
quantity of groundwater seepage into the test pit during the excavation was based on a visual
estimate.
The test pit logs for the proposed project are presented as Figures A-2 through A-4 in this
appendix. A test pit log is a written record of the subsurface conditions encountered. It
graphically illustrates the soil units (layers) encountered in the test pit. Other information shown
on the test pit logs includes groundwater seepage, groundwater level (if any), types and depths of
sampling, and potential obstructions.
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classification system modified from the Unified DESCRIPTION SIEVE NUMBER AND/OR SIZE
Soil Classification System (USCS). Elements of
Ihe USCS and other definitions are provided on ,FINES < #200 (0.08 mm)
this and the following page. Soil descriptions ,
are based on visual-manual procedures (ASTM SAND'
o 2488-93) unless otherwise noted. -Fine #200 to #40 (0.08 to 0.4 mm)
-Medium #40 to #10 (0.4 to 2 mm)
-Coarse #10 to #4 (2 to 5 mm)
S&W CLASSIFICATION GRAVEL' OF SOIL CONSTITUENTS -Fine #4 to 3/4 inch (5 to 19 mm)
• MAJOR constituents compose more than 50 -Coarse 314 to 3 inches (19 to 76 mm)
percent, by weight, of the soil. Major
consituents are capitalized (i.e., SAND). COBBLES 3 to 12 inches (76 to 305 mm)
• Minor constituents compose 12 to 50 percent BOULDERS > 12 inches (305 mm) of the soil and precede the major constituents
(Le., silty SAND). Minor constituents • Unless othel'1Nise noted, sand and gravel, when
preceded by "slightly" compose 5 to 12 present, range from fine to coarse in grain size.
percent of the soil (i.e., slightly silty SAND).
• Trace constituents compose 0 to 5 percent of RELATIVE DENSllY I CONSISTENCY
the soil (i.e., slightly silty SAND, trace of
gravel). COARSE-GRAINED SOILS FINE-GRAINED SOilS
N, SPT, RELATIVE N, SPT, RELATIVE
MOISTURE CONTENT DEFINITIONS BLOWS/FT. DENSllY BLOWSIFT. CONSISTENCY
Dry Absence of moisture, dusty, dry 0-4 Very loose Under 2 Very soli
to the touch 4 -10 Loose 2-4 Soli
10 -30 Medium dense 4-8 Medium stiff
Moist Damp but no visible water 30 -50 Dense 8 -15 Stiff
Wet Visible free water I from below Over 50 Very dense 15 -30 Very stiff
water table Over 30 Hard
ABBREVIATIONS WELL AND OTHER SYMBOLS
ATD At Time of Drilling ~ Bent. Cement Grout E~~~ Surface Cement
Elev. Elevation Seal
II feet D Bentonite Grout -Asphalt or Cap
FeO Iron Oxide 1m t:.~?1 MgO Magnesium Oxide Bentonite Chips Slough
HSA Hollow Stem Auger D Silica Sand ~ Bedrock
ID Inside Diameter
in inches rn::J PVC Screen
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N Blows for last two 6-inch increments
NA Not applicable or not available
NP Non plastic
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SOILS
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Primarily organic matter, dark in
color. and organic odor
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silty fine SAND) are used for soils with between 5% and 12% fines
or when the liquid limit and plasticity index values plot in the CL-ML
area of the plasticity chart. .
Inorganic silts, micaceous or
diatomaceous fine sands or silty soils.
elastic silt
Inorganic cla~ or medium to high
plastiCity, saridy fat clay, or gravelly (at
clay .-
Organic clays of medium 10 high
plasticity, organic silts -
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CITY oF~f:rt!/l4ING
MAR -2 200s
RECEIVED
New Park at Northeast Third Court
and Union Avenue Northeast
Renton, Washington
TECHNICAL INFORMATION REPORT
1 -----
d·',1 Consulting Engineers
1601 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1600
Seattle, WA 98101
Prepared by: Katie Herold
KPFF Proiecf No. 105166. 10
February 27, 2006
New Pork at Northeast Third Court and Union Avenue Northeast
Renton, Washington
Technical Information Report
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SECTION 1-PROJECT OVERViEW .... . . .................................................... 1
Pre-developed Site Conditions .... . . ............................................................................... 1
Developed Site Conditions......... . ................................................................................ 1
SECTION 2 -CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY .................................................. 2
Core Requirements ............. ............ . ........................................................................ 2
SECTION 3 -OFF-SITE ANALYSIS ..... ............................................................ 3
SECTION 4 -FLOW CONTROL AND WATER QUALITY FACILITY ANALYSIS AND DESIGN ........... 3
Part A -Existing Site Hydrology .....
Port B -Developed Site Hydrology.
. ............................................................................. 3
. ........................................... 4
Part C -Performance Standards ........................................................................... . . ...... 5
Part D -Flow Control ............... . . .............................................................................. 5
SECTION 5 -CONVEYANCE SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN ........................................... 5
SECTION 6 -SPECIAL REPORTS AND STUDIES. ..... .............................................................. 5
SECTION 7 -OTHER PERMITS....... .......... ... ...................................................................... 6
SECTION 8 -EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN ............................ 6
SECTION 9 -BOND QUANTITIES, FACILITY SUMMARIES, AND DECLARATION OF COVENANT. 6
SECTION 10-OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL .................................................... 6
KPFF Consulting Engineers February 28, 2006
New Pork at Northeast Third Court and Union Avenue Northeast
Renton, Washington
SECTION J -PROJECT OVERVIEW
T echnicaJ Jnformation Report
The new park at Northeast Third Court and Union Avenue Northeast is 0 proposed public park to
include a play field, walking trail, basketball court, play structures, picnic facilities, public restroom,
and parking for six vehicles. The site is 9.18 acres but the proposed project will only impact 6.38
acres of the site.
The site address is 233 Union Avenue Northeast located in Renton, Washington.
PRE-DEVELOPED SITE CONDITIONS
The existing site is 100 percent pervious with forest and pasture groundcavers except for a small
decomposed gravel road. The site is split up into three threshold drainage basins. The northwest
basin sheet flows drainage to the north ond northwest. On the north side of the site, droinage
sheet flows into the curbline of Northeast Third Court where it is collected in catch basins and
conveyed westerly. Drainage also sheet flows across the site to the west and onto the adjacent
property where it is collected in catch basins. The northeast basin sheet flows to the east and into
the starm drainage system in Union Avenue Northeast where it continues northerly. The majority
of the site is contained in the southwest basin which sheet flows in a westerly direction onto the
adjoining property to the west where it is collected in catch basins.
DEVELOPED SITE CONDITIONS
The developed site will mostly consist of pervious surfaces with some new impervious surfaces
consisting of new sidewalk and paved paths, a poved plaza, a small parking lot, and a restroom
and picnic shelter. The new on-site improvements will cover approximately 6.38 acres.
The developed condition drainage maintains the three pre-developed threshold basins.
The northwest basin consists of grass, asphalt pathways, part of the sport field, and the
unmodified forested area. The northwest basin sheet flaws to the northwest, same of the
drainage entering the catch basins in Northeast Third Court and some of it sheet flowing to the
property to the northwest and into catch basins in their parking lot.
The northeast basin consists of grass, sidewalk, and the proposed parking lot. The drainage
sheet flows into Union Avenue Northeast where it is collected and conveyed into catch basins in
the street.
The southwest basin contains the plaza area, sidewalks, playgrounds, half the sport fields, and the
remaining pervious grass and existing forested areas. The plaza and playground drainage is
collected in catch basins and tight-lined to the west where it term',nates in a flow dispersion trench
that reintroduces the storm drainage into a sheet flow condition across the undisturbed forested
area of the site. The remainder 01 the southwest basin sheet flows across the site before
discharging on to the adjacent property to the southwest as in the pre-developed condition.
KPFF ConsuJtlng Engineers February 28, 2006
New Park at Norlhea.st Third Court and Union Avenue Norlheo.st
Renfon, Wa.shington
SEQION 2 -CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS SUMIvlARY
CORE REQUIREMENTS
o Core Requirement No.1 -Discharge at the Natural Location
Technical information Report
The manner in which drainage is discharged from the site is maintained from the
pre-developed to the developed condition. Currently drainage is un-concentrated and
sheet flows onto the adiacent properties and into the streets. The developed condition will
also be un-concentrated discharge across the property line and into the streets.
Drainage will not be significantly added to, or diverted from, the pre-developed threshold
discharge areas.
o Core Requirement No.2 -Off-Site Analysis
The downstream conditions have been reviewed and determined to be stable.
o Core Requirement No.3 -Flow Conlrol
This proiect is exempt from implementing flow conlral using the exemptions listed in the
1990 King County Surface Water Design Manual (KCSWDM).
o Core Requirement No.4 -Conveyance System
The conveyance system was designed to meet the 2005 KCSWDM Core Requirements for
new pipe systems. The system was designed to convey the 25-year storm without
overtopping any catch basins.
o Core Requirement No.5 -Erosion and Sediment Control
The erosion and sediment control plan was designed per the requirements in Appendix D
of the KCSWDM.
• Care Requirement No.6 --Maintenance and Operations
The City of Renton Community Services or their designee will maintain allan-site
drainage facilities. The City of Renton Public Works will maintain drainage facilities in the
right-of-way.
o Core Requirement No.7 -Financial Guarantees and Liability
Guarantees and liability issues will not be required, as the City of Renton Community
Services owns the facility and will be maintaining it.
o Core Requirement No.8 -Water Quality
The proieel proposes to add less than 5,000 square feet of pollution generating
impervious surfaces, thus will not require water quality treatment.
o Special Requirements
None of the five special requirements apply to this proposal.
KPFF Con.sultlng EngIneers 2 February 28, 2006
New Park at Northeast Third Court and Union Avenue Northeost
Renton, Washington
SEalON 3 -OFF-SITE ANALYSIS
T echn/callnformation Report
The downstream conditions for the proposed new park development have been evaluated and
determined to have no identifiable problems. The extent of the study extended downstream for
1 14-mile from the discharge points. The downstream was evaluated for the three primary discharge
basins from the site.
The small basin draining to Union Avenue Northeast is conveyed in underground pipe northward to
Northeast Fourth Street. There are no known problems with this system as the conveyance system
appears to be sized appropriately for the flows and there are no opportunities for erosion and no
flooding problems.
The northwest basin drains into an underground pipe storm drainage system and is conveyed westerly
through the adjacent apartment complex over to the cemetery. The site storm woter discharges onto
paved surfaces and then directly into catch basins and underground piping so there is no erosion
opportunity. There are no known problems with this conveyance system and no flooding issues.
The southwest bosin sheet flows onto the adiacent properly where it is immediately collected in catch
basins and conveyed in underground pipes through the properly in a southwesterly direction.
There are no known problems with this conveyance system, no erosion problems, and no flooding
issues.
SEalON 4 -FLOW CONTROL AND WATER QUALITY fACIUTY ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
PART A -EXISTING SITE HYDROLOGY
In its current condition, the site cover primarily consists of forest and pasture surfaces with two
small gravel driveways. Currently the site can be divided into three different threshold discharge
areas. The northwest basin consists 012.2 acres of pasture, forest, and a small amount 01 gravel
sloping to Northeast Third Court and the adiacent property to the northwest. The slopes in this
basin range from 1 to 25 percent. The southwest basin consists of 6.53 acres of pasture, forest,
and gravel gently sloping to the southwest. The slopes range from 3 to 25 percent.
The northeast basin consists of 0.46 acres of pasture, forest, and gravel, which slopes out to
Union Avenue Northeast and is collected in existing catch basins. The slopes in this basin range
from 1 to 16 percent generally in an easterly direction. See Appendix A, Figure 4 for an existing
conditions map.
There used to be a single-family residence on the central easterly quarter of the site. In that area,
a layer of fill material, approximately 2 feet deep, has been placed. Underlying the fill, there is
approximately 2 to 3 feet of weathered glacial till overlying non-weathered glacial till. Also in this
area, there are two old gravel roads that have been weathered over time. The forest and pasture
areas have an organic topsoil overlying the till layers. The Sail Conservation Service soils map
shows the site as AgC, which is Alderwood gravely sandy loam with 6 to 15 percent slopes,
(Appendix A, Figure 3).
KPFF Consulting Engineers 3 February 28, 2006
New Park at Northeast Third Court and Union Avenue Northeast
Renton, Washington
The Pre-developed Basin Characteristics are as follows:
Northeast Basin
Gravel Road = 0,013 acres
Pasture = 0.096 acres
Forest = 0.346 acres
Northwest Basin
Gravel Road = 0.1 acres
Pasture = 1.031 acres
Forest = 1,065 acres
Southwest Basin
Gravel Road = 0,032 acres
Pasture = 1 .88 acres
Forest = 4.617 acres
PAAT B -DEVELOPED SITE HYDROLOGY
T echnicol'nformotion Report
The developed site maintains the same three threshold basins as the exiting conditions.
The northeast basin consists of the parking lot, grass areas, and some sidewalk that sheet flows
into Union Avenue Northeast and into the existing storm drainage system. The northwest basin
consists of grass, unmodified forested areas, and some sidewalk, which sheet flows to the existing
storm drainage system in Northeast Third Court and the adjacent property to the northwest.
The southwest basins consist of grass, unmodified forest, sidewalk, and plaza areas. The plaza
area and play areas are being collected in new catch basins and conveyed to a flow dispersion
trench to allow the drainage to flow un-concentrated through the forested area to match the
existing drainage patterns. See Appendix A, Figure 5 for a developed conditions map and area
breakdowns.
The developed basin characteristics are as follows:
Northeast Basin
Impervious = 0.147 acres
Grass = 0,364 acres
Northwest Basin
Impervious = 0.144 acres
Grass = 1 .465 acres
Forest = 0.855 acres
Southwest Basin
Impervious = 0.49 acres
Grass = 3.65 acres
Forest = 2.07acres
KPFF Consulting Engineers 4 February 28, 2006
New Pork at Northeast Third Couri and Union Avenue Nor1heast
Renton, Washington
PART C -PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
T echnicallnformotjon Report
Per the City of Renton's direction, the site characteristics are to be evoluated to determine if flow
control is required by reviewing the exemptions to flow control as described in the 1990
KCSWDM.
The conveyance system has been designed to convey the 25-year storm without overtopping any
structures.
Water quality is not required because the project adds less than 5,000 square feet of pollution
generating impervious surfaces.
PART D -FLOW CONTROL
Each basin was evaluated to determine if it met any of the exemptions to flow control as
described in the 1990 KCSWDM. The manual states that if your increase in 100-year peak flow
rate is less than 0.5 cfs from existing to developed conditions then flow control is not required.
Each basin was under the 0.5 cfs increase in flow rate, thus meeting the flow control exemption.
The basins were evaluated using Santa Barbara Urban Hydrograph method with StormShed.
Please see Appendix B for a detailed basin analysis.
The 1 OO-year peak flaw rates from pre-developed to developed is as follows:
Northeast Basin
Pre-developed = 0.12 cfs
Developed = 0.19 cfs
Northwest Basin
Pre-developed = 0.34 cfs
Developed = 0.51 cis
Southwest Basin
Pre-developed = 1 _ 1 cis
Developed = 1 .37 cfs
SECTION 5 -CONVEYANCE SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
The new on-site conveyance system was sized using the backwater calculations spreadsheet.
The conveyance system was sized to convey the 25-year storm without overtopping the catch basins.
The conveyance and backwater calculations spreadsheet is provided in Appendix B.
SECTION 6 -SPECIAL REPORTS AND STUDIES
The geotechnical report is provided in Appendix C.
KPFF Consulting Engineers 5 February 28, 2006
New Park at Northeast Third Court and Union Avenue Northeast
Renton, Washington
SECTION 7 -OTHER PERMITS
Technical Information Report
Washington State Department of Ecology National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit,
SECTION 8 -EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
The erosion and sediment control plan was designed using Appendix D of the KCSWDM,
The primary sediment control will be through filter fabric fence along the downhill sides of the
perimeter,
SECTION 9 -BOND QUANTITIES, FACILITY SUMw.RIES, AND DECLARATION OF COVENANT
A bond quantities worksheet is not required, A storm water facility summary sheet does not apply
since there are no flow control facilities or waler quality facilities, A declaration of covenant is not
applicable.
SECTION) 0 -OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
The on-site drainage facilities will be maintained by the City of Renton,
KPFF Consulting Engineers 6 February 28, 2006
Appendix A
• TIR Worksheet
• Vicinity Map
• SCS soils Map
• Existing Basins Map
• Developed Basins Map
King County Department of Development and. Environmental Services
TECHNICAL INFORMATION REPORT (TIR) WORKSHEET
Part 1 PROJECT OWNER AND
PROJECT ENGINEER
projec? Owner U'8 Q Rc:1lft,1\. Cnll!mu.nl~ $cYVIC.t..&
Address
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Project EngineiJ,. f{tb.f:l~ He. ~
Company KPFF{"1\5"'~" Erhe'tfS
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Part 3 TYPE OF PERMIT P APPLICATION
Subdivison
Short Subdivision
@adinV
Commercial
Other
Part 2 PROJECT LOCATION AND
DESCRIPTION
Project Name
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Location
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art 4 OTHER REVIEWS AND PERMITS
DFW HPA
COE404
DOE Dam Safety
FEMA Floodplain
COE Wetlands
Shoreline. Management
Rockery
Structural Vaults
Other
PartS SITE COMMUNITY AND DRAINAGE BASIN
Community
BIU:l.t~[\. I ; Wt.!..5 h /1) 3 to!\...
Drainage Ba.:t.
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Part 6 SITE CHARACTERISTICS
River
Stream __________ _
Critical Stream Reach
Depressions/Swales
Lake ___________ _
Steep Slopes
Floodplain ________ _
" Wetlands 11m. "'"O...J. ... +-e.A
Seeps/Springs
High Groundwater Table
Groundwater Recharge
Other _________ _
Part7 SOILS
Soil Type Slopes Erosion Potential Erosive Velcoties
.tide l'I&I po J lI\II1\1e)y L (X)._)Y\. __ ",-6_-.:...1 5",--,--;t=-.
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Additional Sheets Attached
Part 8 DEVELOPMENT LIMITATIONS
REFERENCE
Ch. 4 -Downstream Analvsis
Additional Sheets Attached
Part 9 ESC REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM ESC REQUIREMENTS
DURING CONSTRUCTION
Sedimentation Facilities
l\ Stabilized Construction Entrance
'I.. Perimeter Runoff Control
X Clearing and Graing Restrictions
X Cover Practices
Construction Sequence
Other
LIMITATION/SITE CONSTRAINT
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MINIMUM ESC REQUIREMENTS
AFTER CONSTRUCTION
J< Stabilize Exposed Su rface
X. Remove and Restore Temporary ESC Facilities
J( Clean and Remove All Silt and Debris
x.. Ensure Operation of Permanent Facilities
Flag Limits of SAO and open space
preservation areas
Other
Part 10 SURFACE WATER SYSTEM
Grass Lined Tank Infiltration Method of Analysis
Channel Vault Depression
)(Pipe System Energy Dissapator )<. Flow Dispersal
CompensationlMitigati
on of Eliminated Site
Open Channel Wetland Waiver Storage
Dry Pond Stream Regional
Wet Pond Detention
Brief Description of System Operation Dre\'~ At" colic ~f .. J 11'1. ,,,1-c6 bo..s "II\S
c::I\f\cl ~I~~ fo 4.. r/ow d's,eeys<t\ rrenck. I~to fi> Y6 feJ... MeA....
Facility Related Site Limitations
Reference Facility
Part 11 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
Cast in Place Vault
Retaining Wall
Rockery > 4' High
Structural on Steep Slope
Other
Limitation
Part 12 EASEMENTStrRACTS
Drainage Easement
Access Easement
Native Growth Protection Easement
Tract
Other
Part 13 SIGNATURE OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
lor a civil engineer under my supervision my supervision have visited the s~e. Actual site
cond~ions as observed were incorporated into this worksheet and the attachments. To the best of
my knowledge the information provided here is accurate.
Consulting Engineers
1601 Fifth Ave, Suite 1600
Seattle, WA 9810'
(206) 622-5822 Fax (206) 622-8130
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Basin Name
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Northwest
Southwest
Total Area (acres)
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2.196 acres
6.529 acres
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0.442 acres
2.096 acres
6.497 acres
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Total Area (acres)
0,5111 acres
2A640 acres
6,2070 acres
Imperlious Area (acres)
0,1475 acres
0,1440 acres
OA875 acres
NE 3RD PLACE
Pervious Area (acres)
0.3635 acres
2,3200 acres
5.7190 acres
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• Pre-developed to Developed Basin
Analysis for 100yr peaks, Flow
Control Exemption
• Conveyance Calculations
Flow Control Exemption
Pre-developed to Developed Basin Analysis
for 1 OOyr peaks
Northeast Basin
Existing Stormwater Runoff Calculations:
Precipitation:
2yr 24-hour: 2 in
10yr 24-hour: 2.9 in
25yr 24-hour: 3.4 in
50yr 24-hour: 3.4 in
1 OOyr 24-hour 3.9 in
neexisting Event Summary:
BasinlD Peak Q Peak T
(cfs) (hrs)
neexisting 0.12 8.00
Drainage Area: neexisting
Hyd Method: SBUH Hyd
Peak Factor: 484.00
Storm Our: 24.00 hrs
Area CN
Pervious 0.4420 ac 72.57
Impervious 0.0130 ac 95.00
Total 0.4550 ac
Supporting Data:
Pervious CN Data:
Forest
Pasture
Impervious CN Data:
gravel rd
Pervious TC Data:
Flow type: Description:
Shallow Forest
Sheet pasture area
Impervious TC Data:
Flow type: Description:
Sheet gravel rd
73.00
71.00
95.00
Peak Vol Area Method Raintype Event
(ac-It) ac ILoss
0.0562 0.45 SBUH/SCS TYPE1A 100 yr
Loss Method: SCS CN Number
SCS Abs: 0.20
Intv: 10.00 min
TC
0.14hrs
0.03 hrs
0.3460 ac
0.0960 ac
0.0130 ac
Length: Slope: Coell: Travel Time
50.00 ft 6.00% 3.0000 1.13min
50.00 It 2.00% 0.1500 7.12 min
Length: Slope: Coeff: Travel Time
40.00 ft 4.00% 0.0500 1.87 min
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Proposed Development Stormwater Runoff Calculations:
Precipitation:
2yr 24-hour: 2 in
10yr 24-hour: 2.9 in
25yr 24-hour: 3.4 in
50yr 24-hour: 3.4 in
100yr 24-hour: 3.9 in
NEdeveloped Event Summary:
BasinlD Peak Q Peak T
(cfs) (hrs)
NEdeveloped 0.19 8.00
Drainage Area: NEdeveloped
Hyd Method: SBUH Hyd
Peak Factor: 484.00
Storm Dur: 24.00 hrs
Area CN
Pervious 0.3635 ac 74.00
Impervious 0.1475ac 98.00
Total 0.5110ac
Supporting Data:
Pervious CN Data:
Grass lawn 74.00
Forest 73.00
Impervious CN Data:
Plaza and Path 98.00
Pervious TC Data:
Flow type: Description:
Shallow Forest
Sheet upper park area
Impervious TC Data:
Flow type: Description:
Sheet across plaza
Conclusion:
Peak Vol
(ac-It)
0.0912
Area
ac
0.51
Method
floss
SBUH/SCS
Raintype Event
TYPE1A 100 yr
loss Method: SCS CN Number
SCSAbs: 0.20
Intv: 10.00 min
TC
0.57 hrs
0.01 hrs
0.3635 ac
0.0000 ac
0.1475 ac
length: Slope: Coeff: Travel Time
200.00 It 7.00% 30000 4.20 min
300.00 It 2.00% 0.1500 2985 min
length: Slope: Coeff: Travel Time
40,00 It 2,00% 0,0110 0.74 min
Using the 1990 King County Surface Water Design Manual, flow control is not required
when there is less than a 0,5cfs increase from existing conditions to developed
conditions for the 100yr peak 24-hour storm, The existing peak flow rate, Q, for the
Northeast Basin is 0.12cfs, The proposed development would increase this flow rate to
0.19cfs; an increase of 0.07cfs. This increase is less than 0.5cfs which means Flow
Control is not reguired for this basin.
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Northwest Basin
Existing Stormwater Runoff Calculations:
Precipitation:
2yr 24-hour: 2 in
10yr 24-hour: 2.9 in
25yr 24-hour: 3.4 in
50yr 24-hour: 3.4 in
100yr 24-hour: 3.9 in
nwexisting Event Summary:
BasinlD Peak Q Peak T
(cis) (hrs)
nwexisting 0.34 8.50
Drainage Area: nwexisting
Hyd Method SBUH Hyd
Peak Factor: 484.00
Storm Dur: 24.00 hrs
Pervious
Impervious
Total
Area
2.0960 ac
0.0998 ac
2.1958 ac
Supporting Data:
Pervious CN Data:
CN
72.02
95.00
Pasture 71.00
Forest 73.00
Impervious CN Data:
gravel rd 95.00
Pervious TC Data:
Flow type: Description:
Sheet sheet in pasture area
Shallow Through forest
Impervious TC Data:
Flow type: Description:
Sheet gravel rd
Peak Vol
(ac-ft)
0.2707
Area Method
ac fLoss
2.20 SBUH/SCS
Raintype Event
TYPE1A 100yr
Loss Method: SCS CN Number
SCS Abs: 0.20
Intv: 10.00 min
TC
0.83 hrs
0.01 hrs
1.0310ac
1.0650 ac
0.0998 ac
Length:
300.00 ft
300.00 It
Length:
20.00 It
Slope: Coell:
2.00% 0.2400
7.00% 3.0000
Slope: Coell:
4.00% 0.0110
Travel Time
43.47 min
6.30 min
Travel Time
0.32 min
Proposed Development Stormwater Runoff Calculations:
Precipitation:
2yr 24-hour: 2 in
10yr 24-hour: 2.9 in
25yr 24-hour: 3.4 in
50yr 24-hour: 3.4 in
100yr 24-hour 3.9 in
NWdeveloped Event Summary:
BasinlD Peak Q Peak T Peak Vol Area
ac
2.46
Method Raintype Event
(cfs) (hrs) (ac-ft)
NWdeveloped 0.51 800 0.3337
Drainage Area: NWdeveloped
Hyd Method: SBUH Hyd
Peak Factor: 484.00
Storm Dur: 24.00 hrs
Area CN
Pervious 2.3202 ac 73.63
Impervious 0.1440 ac 98.00
Total 2.4642 ac
Supporting Data:
Pervious eN Data:
Grass Lawn
Forest
Impervious eN Data:
Plaza and Path
Pervious Te Data:
Flow type: Description:
Shallow Forest
Sheet upper park area
Impervious Te Data:
Flow type: Description:
Sheet across plaza
Conclusion:
74.00
73.00
98.00
ILoss
SBUHISCS TYPE1A 100 yr
Loss Method: SCS CN Number
SCS Abs: 0.20
Intv: 10.00 min
TC
0.57 hrs
0.01 hrs
1.4650 ac
0.8552 ac
0.1440 ac
Length:
200.00 It
300.00 It
Length:
20.00 It
Slope: Coeff:
7.00% 3.0000
2.00% 0.1500
Slope: Coeff:
2.00% 0.0110
Travel Time
4.20 min
29.85 min
Travel Time
0.42 min
Using the 1990 King County Surface Water Design Manual, flow control is not required
when there is less than a 0.5cfs increase from existing conditions to developed
conditions for the 100yr peak 24-hour storm. The existing peak flow rate, Q100, for the
Northwest Basin is 0.34cfs. The proposed development would increase this flow rate to
0.51cfs; an increase of 0.17cfs. This increase is less than 0.5cfs which means Flow
Control is not required for this basin.
Southwest Basin
Existing Stormwater Runoff Calculations:
Precipitation:
2yr 24-hour: 2 in
10yr 24-hour 2.9 in
25yr 24-hour: 3.4 in
50yr 24-hour: 3.4 in
100yr 24-hour: 3.9 in
swexisting Event Summary:
BasinlD Peak Q Peak T
(cfs) (hrs)
swexisting 1.10 8.17
Drainage Area: swexisting
Hyd Method: SBUH Hyd
Peak Factor: 484.00
Storm Our:
Pervious
Impervious
Total
24.00 hrs
Area
6.4970 ac
0.0320 ac
6.5290 ac
Supporting Data:
Pervious CN Data:
Pasture
Forest
Impervious CN Data:
gravel rd
Pervious TC Data:
Flow type: Description:
eN
72.42
9500
71.00
7300
95 00
Sheet sheet in pasture area
Shallow Through forest
Impervious TC Data:
Flow type: Description:
Sheet gravel rd
Peak Vol
(ac-ft)
0.7766
Area
ac
6.53
Method Raintype Event
ILoss
SBUH/SCS TYPE1A 100 yf
Loss Method: SCS CN Number
SCS Abs: 0.20
Intv:
TC
0.57 hrs
0.00 hrs
1.8800 ac
4.6170 ac
0.0320 ac
Length:
300.00 It
300.00 It
Length:
20.00 It
10.00 min
Slope: Coeff:
6.00% 0.2400
8.00% 3.0000
Slope: Coeff:
6.00% 0.0110
Travel Time
28.01 min
5.89 min
Travel Time
0.27 min
Proposed Development Stormwater Runoff Calculations:
Precipitation:
2yr 24-hour: 2 in
10yr 24-hour: 2.9 in
25yr 24-hour: 3.4 in
50yr 24-hour: 3.4 in
100yr 24-hour: 3.9 in
SWdeveloped Event Summary:
BasinlD Peak Q Peak T Peak Vol Area
(cIs) (hrs) (ac-It) ac
SWdeveloped 1.37 8.00 0.8632 6.21
Drainage Area: SWdeveloped
Method
ILoss
SBUH/SCS
Raintype Event
TYPE1A 100 yr
Hyd Method: SBUH Hyd Loss Method: SCS CN Number
Peak Factor: 484.00
Storm Dur: 24.00 hrs
Area CN
Pervious 5.7190 ac 7364
Impervious 0.4875 ac 98.00
Total 6.2065 ac
Supporting Data:
Pervious eN Data:
Grass Lawn 74.00
Forest 7300
Impervious CN Data:
Plaza and Path 98.00
Pervious TC Data:
Flow type: Description:
Shallow Forest
Sheet upper park area
Impervious TC Data:
Flow type: Description:
Sheet across plaza
Conclusion:
SCS Abs: 0.20
Intv:
TC
0.56 hrs
0.01 hrs
3.6500 ac
2.0690 ac
0.4875 ac
Length:
200.00 It
300.00 It
Length:
20.00 It
10.00 min
Slope: Coeff:
8.00% 3.0000
2.00% 0.1500
Slope: Coeff:
2.00% 0.0110
Travel Time
3.93 min
29.85 min
Travel Time
0.42 min
Using the 1990 King County Surface Water Design Manual, flow control is not required
when there is less than a 0.5cfs increase from existing conditions to developed
conditions for the 1 OOyr peak 24-hour storm. The existing peak flow rate, Q100, for the
Northwest Basin is 1.1 cfs. The proposed development would increase this flow rate to
1.37cfs; an increase of 0.27cfs. This increase is less than 0.5cfs which means Flow
Control is not required for this basin.
Conveyance Calculations
• Conveyance Map
• Basin Analysis for 25yr peak f10wrate
• Conveyance and Backwater spreadsheet
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Precipitation:
2yr 24-hour: 2 in
10yr 24-hour: 2.9 in
25yr 24-hour: 3.4 in
801 Event Summary:
BasinlD Peak Q
(cIs)
801 0.14
Drainage Area: 801
Hyd Method: SBUH Hyd
Peak Factor: 484.00
Storm Our: 24.00 hrs
Area
Pervious O. 1 722 ac
Impervious 0,1288 ac
Total 0,3010 ac
Supporting Data:
Pervious CN Data:
Grass Lawn
Playground
Impervious CN Data:
Plaza and Path
Pervious TC Data:
Flow type: Description:
Sheet grass areas
Sheet playground
Impervious TC Data:
Flow type: Description:
Sheet across plaza
Summary:
Peak T
(hrs)
7.83
CN
78.74
98.00
74.00
86.00
98.00
Peak Vol Area Method Raintype Event
(ac-II) ac ILoss
0.0551 0,30 S8UHISCS TYPE1A 25 yr
Loss Method: SCS CN Number
SCS Abs: 0.20
Intv: 10,00 min
TC
0,29 hrs
0,01 hrs
0.1042 ac
0.0680 ac
0.1288 ac
Length: Slope: Coeff: Travel Time
30.00 II 2.00% 0.2400 6.89 min
30.00 It 200% 0.4100 10.57 min
Length: Slope: Coeff: Travel Time
40.00 It 2.00% 0.0110 0.74 min
The 25yr Peak Flow Rate is Q801= 0, 14cfs.
"B02" Basin
Precipitation:
2yr 24-hour: 2 in
10yr 24-hour: 2.9 in
25yr 24-hour: 3.4 in
802 Event Summary:
BasinlO Peak Q
(cIs)
802 0.07
Drainage Area: 802
Hyd Method: SBUH Hyd
Peak Factor: 484.00
Storm Our: 24.00 hrs
Area
Pervious 0.0948 ac
Impervious 0.0754 ac
Total 0.1702 ac
Supporting Data:
Pervious eN Data:
Grass lawn
Playground
Impervious eN Data:
Plaza and Path
Pervious Te Data:
Flow type: Description:
Sheet grass areas
Sheet playground
Impervious Te Data:
Flow type: Description:
Sheet across plaza
Summary:
Peak T
(hrs)
7.83
CN
7400
98.00
74.00
86.00
9800
Peak Vol Area Method Raintype Event
(ac-ft) ac floss
0.0291 0.17 SBUH/SCS TYPE1A 25 yr
loss Method: SCS CN Number
SCS Abs: 0.20
Intv: 10.00 min
TC
0.34 hrs
0.02 hrs
0.0948 ac
0.0000 ac
0.0754 ac
length: Slope: Coeff: Travel Time
45.00 It 2.00% 0.2400 9.53 min
30.00 It 2.00% 0.4100 10.57 min
length: Slope: Coeff: Travel Time
65.00 ft 2.00% 0.0110 1.09 min
The 25yr Peak Flow Rate is 0 802 = O.07cfs.
"B03" Basin
Precipitation:
2yr 24-hour: 2 in
10yr 24-hour: 2.9 in
25yr 24-hour: 3.4 in
803 Event Summary:
BasinlD Peak Q
(cts)
B03 0.05
Drainage Area: 803
Hyd Method: SBUH Hyd
Peak Factor: 484.00
Storm Dur: 24.00 hrs
Area
Pervious 0.1074 ac
Impervious 0.0145 ac
Total 0.1219 ac
Supporting Data:
Pervious CN Data:
Grass Lawn
Playground
Impervious CN Data:
Plaza and Path
Pervious TC Data:
Flow type: Description:
Sheet grass areas
Sheet playground
Impervious TC Data:
Flow type: Description:
Peak T
(hrs)
8.00
GN
84.50
9800
7400
86.00
98.00
Sheet across plaza 20.00 ft 2.00%
Summary:
Peak Vol Area Method Raintype Event
(ac-tt) ac fLoss
0.0207 0.12 SBUH/SCS TYPE1A 25 yr
Loss Method: SGS GN Number
SGS Abs: 0.20
Intv: 10.00 min
TG
0.32 hrs
0.01 hrs
0.0134 ac
0.0940 ac
0.0145 ac
Length: Slope: Goeff: Travel Time
10.00 ft 4.00% 0.2400 2.17 min
55.00 ft 2.00% 0.4100 17.17 min
Length: Slope: Goeff: Travel Time
00110 0.42 min
The 25yr Peak Flow Rate is QB03= O.05cfs.
Pipe Se ment
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Outfall WYE
WYE CB3
WYE CB2
CB2 CB1
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Backwater Calculations for 25yr 24-hour Design Storm Event
per King County Surface Water Design Manual
1 2 3 4 5 6
Outlet Inlet
Q Pipe Invert Invert
desian QfuU Q/Qfull Length size 0 Elevation Elevation dID Ratio
ef, ef, ft " II ft
0.26 1 712 0.15 229 8 0.012 402.06 405,96 0,26
0.05 1.6596 003 45 6 0.012 405.96 409,3 011
0.21 1.7086 0,12 79 , 0,012 405,96 4073 0.23
014 0,B494 016 36 6 0012 4073 408 0.27
2Syr Storm Main Backwater Ocatc,xls
Prolec New Park In-Rento.Sheet
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ProportlO Barrel Tall
oat V design Barret Barrel Velocity Water
Velocitv V full ftls ttl, Area Velocity Head Elev
«'2 ttl, ft II
0.72 490 3.51 0,349 074 001 402.56
043 B.45 3.60 0,196 0,24 000 406.21
0.67 4.B9 327 0.349 0.60 001 406.46
073 4.33 3.17 0.196 0.70 0.01 40763
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Entrance Outlet Inlet
Friction Entrance Head Exit Head Control Control Control
Loss HGL EL K, Loss Lass Elev HWfO Elev Elev
ft Ii ft ft ft ft
0087 402.65 0.50 0.004 0008 402,66 0.1 40603 40603
o 003 40621 OSO 0000 0,001 40621 o 1 409.35 40935
0020 406.48 0,50 0,003 0,006 406,49 0.1 40737 40737
0018 407.65 0.50 0004 O.OOB 407.66 0.1 40805 408.05
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Velocity Bend Head Junction
Head "" Loss " Head Loss
ft ft ft
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0270 0.40 0,00223518t 0.()'4B33486 0.0000
0,390 0.00 0 0 0.0000
0000 000 0 0 0.0000
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Water Rim
Elevation Elevation
ft ft
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409 08 411,1
406,98 4101
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Appendix C
• Geotechnical Report
Geotechnical Repor1
Heather Downs Park Development
Renton, Washingto~
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October 10, 200e
Submitted To:
Mr. Jim Brennan
JA Brennan Associates, PLLC
100 South King Street, Suite 200
Seattle, Washington 98104
By:
Shannon & Wilson, Inc.
400 N 34'h Street, Suite 100
Seattle, Washington 98103
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 1
1 .1 Purpose ....................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Scope of Work ............................................................................................................ 1
2.0 SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................. 1
3.0 SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION PROGRAM .................................................................... 2
4.0 GEOLOGY AND SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS .............................................................. 2
4.1 Regional Geology ....................................................................................................... 2
4.2 Subsurface Conditions ............................................................................................... 3
4.3 Groundwater Conditions ............................................................................................ 3
5.0 ENGINEERING CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ................................... .4
5.1 General.; ..................................................................................................................... 4
5.2 Foundation Design ..................................................................................................... 4
5.3 . Estimated Settlement.. ................................................................................................ 4
5.4 Lateral Earth Pressures ............................................................................................... 5
5.5 Lateral Resistance ...................................................................................................... 5
5.6 Floor Slabs ................................................................................................................. 6
5.7 Drainage ..................................................................................................................... 6
5.8 Earthwork ................................................................................................................... 7
5.8.1 Site Preparation and General Excavation .................................................... 7
5.8.2 Temporary Groundwater Control ................................................................ 7
5.8.3 Fill Placement, Compaction, and Use of On-site Soils ............................... 8
5.8.4 Wet Weather Earthwork .............................................................................. 9
5.8.5 Erosion Control .......................................................................................... 10
6.0 CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS ........................................................................... 1 0
6.1 Obstructions ............................................................................................................. 10
6.2 Loose Test Pit Backfill ............................................................................................. 1 0
7.0 LIMITATIONS .................................................................................................................... 10
8.0 REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................... 13
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure No.
I Vicinity Map
2 Site and Exploration Plan
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix
A Field Explorations
B Important Information About Your Geotechnical Report
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1.1 Purpose
GEOTECHNICAL REpORT
HEATHER DOWNS PARK DEVELOPMENT
RENTON, WASHINGTON
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This report presents the results of subsurface explorations and geotechnical engineering studies
for the Heather Downs Park Development site located in Renton, Washington. The purpose of
our geotechnical studies was to evaluate subsurface conditions in order to fonnulate engineering
recommendations for use in the design and construction of the proposed project. Our services
were provided in accordance with our proposal. dated May 31, 2005, and authorized by
Mr. James A. Brennan at J.A. Brennan Associates, Inc. on July 19,2005.
1.2 Scope of Work
OUf scope of work for this project included the following:
• Identifying and reviewing existing subsurface infonnation in the general vicinity.
• Overseeing and sampling excavation of three test pits.
• Perfonning laboratory tests.
• Preparing a site and exploration plan and logs of test pits.
• Conducting engineering anal yses.
• Summarizing our conclusions and recommendations in this report.
2.0 SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed Heather Downs Park Development project, as shown in the Vicinity Map,
Figure I, is situated southwest of the intersection ofNE 3'u Court and Union Avenue in the City
of Renton. We understand that the site was fonnerly residential property and the majority of the
site is currently overgrown with trees and brush, including dense thickets of blackberries. Based
on the proposed site plan surveyed by Penhallegon Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc.
(PACE), on September 13, 2005, the area of concern at the site measures about 250 feet by
300 feet. In general, the ground surface across the site slopes gently from elevation 414 feet on
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the south end to about elevation 408 feet on the north end. These elevations are in terms of the
North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88).
The proposed developed area of the park will cover about 75,000 square feet. The buildings at
the site include a restroom facility and a picnic shelter. We understand that these structures will
be constructed on slabs-on-grade with shallow perimeter footings. The site will also include
paved parking lots, playground areas, and planters and landscape areas, as shown on the Site and
Exploration Plan, Figure 2.
3,0 SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION PROGRAM
To generally characterize subsurface conditions in the vicinity of the proposed structures, three
test pits were excavated and sampled at the approximate locations shown in Figure 2. The test
pits are designated TP-l through TP-3. A description of the methods and procedures used for
locating, excavating, and sampling the test pits is included in Appendix A. The logs of the test
pits are also included in Appendix A as Figures A-2 through A-4.
4.0 GEOLOGY AND SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
4.1 Regional Geology
The project site is located in the central portion of the Puget Lowland, an elongated topographic
and structural depression bordered by the Cascade Mountains on the east and the Olympic.
mountains on the west. Low-rolling relief, with some deeply cut ravines and broad valleys,
characterizes this lowland. In general, the ground surface elevation of the project site is within
410 feet above sea level.
Geologists generally agree that the Puget Sound area was SUbjected to six or more major
glaciations during the Pleistocene Epoch (2 million years ago to about 10,000 years ago), which
filled the Puget Lowland to significant depths with a complex sequence of glacial and non-
glacial sediments. Ice for these glacial events originated in the coastal mountains of the
Vancouver Range of British Columbia. The maximum southward advance of the ice was about
halfway between Olympia and Centralia (about 80 miles south of Seattle). During the most
recent ice coverage of the central Puget Lowland (Vashon Stade of Fraser Glaciation), the
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thickness of ice is estimated to have been about 3,000 feet in the project area. The last ice
covering the project area receded about 13,500 years ago.
The distribution of sediments in the Puget Lowland is complex, because each glacial advance
deposited new sediments and partially eroded previous sediments. During the intervening
interglacial episodes, the complete or partial erosion or the reworking of some deposits, as well
as the local deposition of other sediments, further complicated the geologic setting.
4.2 Subsurface Conditions
The results of our subsurface explorations, TP-I through TP-3, indicate the general subsurface
conditions across the proposed park site are underlain by a varying thickness of fill material
overlying native glacial till. Fill was not encountered in TP-3. The fill material, to a depth of 2
to 3Y, feet, generally consists ofloose to medium dense, slightly gravelly, silty sands. The test
pit Ibcations were deliberately chosen to avoid excavating within future building footprints and
adjacent to the site of the demolished former residence. Demolition debris was not encountered
in the fill layer during excavation, but may be encountered during earthwork activities. Large
concentrations of demolition debris were not encountered during exploration. However, due to
the history of the site, which includes two residences that were demolished, it is likely that debris
concentrations in the fill may be encountered across the site. The debris may include abandoned
foundations, concrete and asphalt rubble, metal, bricks, wood, tree stumps, and other organic and
construction debris. Underlying this surficial fill layer, the soils consist of loose to medium
dense, slightly gravelly, silty sand (weathered glacial till) approximately 2 to 3 feet thick
overlying a dense to very dense, concrete-like mixture of silt, gravel, sand, and clay (glacial till).
Cobbles and up to 3-foot-diameter boulders are commonly included in the matrix ofthe glacial
till, though none were encountered during our explorations.
4.3 Groundwater Conditions
Groundwater was not observed in the test pits during excavation. However, we observed iron
oxide stains on partings and lenses, which suggest fluctuating groundwater conditions.
Therefore, we anticipate that seasonal perched groundwater conditions may be present.
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5.0 ENGINEERING CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 General
Based on our current understanding of the proposed park development project as described
previously, and on the results of our geotechnical studies, we developed the following
recommendations for foundation design. The following sections describe these
recommendations and provide additional recommendations for site preparation, excavation, fill
placement and compaction, use of on-site soil, and wet weather earthwork.
5.2 Foundation Design
In our opinion, the proposed structures could be supported on conventional spread footings or on
slab-on-grades with thickened edges. However, because of the depth of relatively loose soils that
underlie the proposed structures, we recommend the foundation areas be overexcavated to
competent soil (up to about 2 feet) and replaced with compacted structural fill. For'footings
bearing on densely compacted structural fill or dense, unweathered, native soil, we recommend
using an allowable bearing pressure of 2,000 pounds per square foot (pst). Continuous wall
footings should have a minimum width of 18 inches and column footings should have a
minimum width of 24 inches. All footings should be embedded at least 18 inches below the
'lowest adjacent exterior grade. The allowable bearing pressure may be increased by one-third
for short-term wind or seismic loads
We recommend that each footing/slab excavation be evaluated by a qualified geotechnical
engineer or representative during construction to confirm the presence of competent bearing soil
and to determine that all unsuitable fill and organic material have been removed.
5.3 Estimated Settlement
Foundations designed and constructed as recommended in this report are estimated to undergo
total settlement ofless than Y, inch. Owing to the variation of footing loads and soil conditions,
differential settlements are estimated to be about one-half of the total settlements between
heavily loaded and lightly loaded footings or along a continuous footing for a distance of
approximately 20 feet. It is anticipated that the majority of the estimated settlements would
occur simultaneously as the loads are applied.
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5.4 Lateral Earth Pressures
The lateral pressures against a buried wall are dependent upon many factors, including method of
backfill placement and degree of compaction, backfill slope, surcharges, the type of backfill soil
and native soils, drainage, and whether or not the wall can yield or deflect laterally or rotate at
the top after or during placement of backfill. If the wall is free to yield at the top an amount
equal to approximately 0.001 times the height of the wall, the soil pressures will be less (active
case) than if this amount of movement is not allowed due to stiffness or resistance of the wall
(at-rest condition).
Rigid, buried walls should be designed to resist an "at-rest" lateral earth pressure based on an
equivalent fluid unit weight of 55 pounds per cubic foot (pcf). Walls allowed to deflect laterally
or rotate at the top should be designed using an active lateral pressure equivalent to a fluid unit
weight of35 pcf. These values should be increased by I pcffor each degree of upward
inclination of the backslope above the wall. The above pressures are for permanent walls and
assume that proper drainage is provided behind the walls so there is no buildup of hydrostatic
pressures. Backfill should not be placed behind a wall until the wall is capable of supporting
lateral pressures.
5.5 Lateral Resistance
Lateral loads, due to unbalanced lateral earth pressures, wind, or seismic forces, would be
resisted by base friction and passive earth pressure against buried portions of the structure. We
recommend passive earth pressures in dense, silty, gravelly sands or compacted structural fill be
determined using an equivalent fluid density of 200 pcf. This value assumes that footings are
founded at least 18 inches below the lowest adjacent grade and placed within neat excavations.
The above value includes a factor-of-safety of 1.5.
We recommend that a coefficient of friction between mass concrete and dense native ground and
structural fill of 0.40 be used, with an appropriate factor-of-safety to calculate the resistance to
sliding.
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5.6 Floor Slabs
We recommend that all floor slabs be supported be densely compacted structural fill or dense
native soil. If unanticipated loose, soft, or unsuitable soil is encountered in the floor subgrade
preparation, it should be overexcavated and replaced with compacted structural fill.
We recommend placing a capillary break consisting of at least 4 inches of washed pea gravel or
Yo-inch minus crushed gravel beneath the floor slabs. The washed pea gravel will provide
positive leveling and a more uniform surface than the native soil or structural fill and will also
act as a capillary break. For heated spaces or spaces with floor coverings, a vapor barrier
consisting of plastic sheeting or equivalent should be placed on top of the washed pea gravel. As
an alternative, th.e capillary break may consist of a 2-inch layer of washed gravel beneath a
2-inch layer of crushed rock. The crushed rock should be compacted with a vibrating plate
compactor to provide a working surface for concrete placement.
We recommend using a modulus of subgrade reaction, k, of250 pounds per cubic inch (pci) for
designing floor slabs-on-grade. This design recommendation assumes that slabs-on-grade are
constructed in accordance with the above recommendations.
5.7 Drainage
Groundwater was not encountered in the subsurface explorations performed at the site.
Therefore, the proposed structures will not require a permanent subdrain system.
To control surface water, provisions should be made to direct it away from structures and prevent
it from seeping into the ground adjacent to structures or excavations. The ground surface should
be sloped away, and surface and downspout water should not be introduced into site backfill.
Surface water should be collected in catch basins and along with downspout water, should be
conveyed in a non-perforated pipe (tightline) into an approved discharge point.
Except as otherwise designed and/or specifically covered in the contract, the Contractor should
be made responsible for control of all ground and surface water encountered during construction.
In this regard, sloping, ditching, pumping from sumps, providing trench drains, dewatering, and
other measures should be employed as necessary to permit proper completion of the work.
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5.8 Earthwork
5.8.1 Site Preparation and General Excavation
Site preparation for excavation and fill placement should commence by collecting and
diverting all sources of surface water flow into temporary storm drainage facilities. Each
building site should be cleared of all trees, brush, and other vegetation, and should then be
grubbed of large roots and stripped of surficial soil containing significant amounts of roots or
other objectionable debris (see Section 4.2) and organic material. The material should not be
mixed with soil that may be used as structural fill. Abandoned utility pipes should be plugged or
removed so they do not provide a conduit for water that could cause saturation and stability
problems.
Based on the subsurface conditions encountered in the explorations, we anticipate that the
excavations at the site could be made using conventional excavating equipment such as dozers,
front-end loaders, r:ubber-tired backhoes, or tracked hydraulic excavators. Cobbles and possibly
boulders could be encountered in dense glacial soil, and the Contractor should anticipate their
presence. We recommend that all loose fill soil in the building footprint be removed. Native
ground should be encountered from y, to 2 feet below existing ground surface.
Where fills are made on a slope, the native ground upon which the fill is placed should be
terraced to key the fill into the slope. We recommend that the height of each terrace not exceed
2 feet. -.
Following stripping, grubbing, and excavation to obtain desired grades or exposed native
ground, a geotechnical engineer or engineer's representative should evaluate the density ofthe
exposed surface. Should the presence of loose zones be revealed, they should either be removed
and replaced with structural fill, or dried or moistened as required (including scarifying, mixing,
and/or aeration), reworked, and adequately compacted until a dense, unyielding soil mass is
produced.
5.8.2 Temporary Groundwater Control
Groundwater was not encountered in the explorations performed at the site. Ifthe
earthwork occurs during the wet season, perched groundwater could be encountered. In our
opinion, perched groundwater that may seep into the excavation and rainwater that falls into the
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5.8.4 Wet Weather Earthwork
Wet weather generally begins about mid-October and continues through about May,
although rainy periods may occur at any time of year. Some of the soil at the site contains
sufficient silts and fines to produce an unstable mixture when wet. Such soils are susceptible to
changes in water content, and they tend to become unstable and difficult or impossible to
compact if their moisture content significantly exceeds the optimum. If earthwork at the site
continues into the wet season, or if wet conditions are encountered, we recommend the
fol1owing:
• The ground surface in and surrounding the construction area should be sloped as much as
possible to promote runoff of precipitation away from work areas and to prevent ponding
of water.
• Work areas or slopes should be covered with plastic. The use of sloping, ditching,
sumps, dewatering, and olher measures should be employed as necessary to permit proper
completion of the work.
• Earthwork should be accomplished in small sections to minimize exposure to wet
conditions. That is, each section should be small enough so that the removal of
unsuitable soils and placement and compaction of clean structural fill can be
accomplished on the same day. The size of construction equipment may have to be
limited to prevent soil disturbance. It may be necessary to excavate soils with a backhoe,
or equivalent, located so that equipment does not traffic over the excavated area. Thus,
subgrade disturbance caused by equipment traffic will be minimized.
• Fill material should consist of clean, well-graded, pit-run sand and gravel soils, of which
not more than 5 percent fines by dry weight passes the No. 200 mesh sieve, based on wet-
sieving the fraction passing the ~-inch mesh sieve. The gravel content should range from
between 20 to 60 percent retained on a No.4 mesh sieve. The fines should be nonplastic.
• No soil should be left uncompacted and exposed to moisture. A smooth-drum vibratory
roUer, or equivalent, should roll the surface to seal out as much water as possible.
• In-place soils or fiU soils that become wet and unstable and/or too wet to suitably
compact should be removed and replaced with clean, granular soil (see part 4).
• Excavation and placement of structural fill material should be observed on a full-time
basis by a geotechnical engineer (or representative) experienced in earthwork to
determine that al1 work is being accomplished in accordance with the project
specifications and our recommendations.
• Grading and earthwork should not be accomplished during periods of heavy, continuous
rainfall.
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We suggest that these recommendations for wet weather earthwork be included in the
contract specifications.
5.8.5 Erosion Control
. The Contractor should employ proper erosion control measures during construction,
especially if construction takes place during wet weather. Covering work areas, soil stockpiles,
or slopes with plastic, sandbags, sumps, and other measures should be employed as necessary to
permit proper completion of the work. Bales of straw, geotextile silt fences, and drain inlet
sediment screens/collection systems should be appropriately located to control soil movement
and erosion.
6.0 CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS
6.1 Obstructions
Unanticipated conditions are commonly encountered and cannot be fully determined by merely
taking soil samples or making explorations. Although not encountered in the explorations,
cobbles and boulders are commonly found in glacial soils and should be anticipated at the site.
These obstructions would ilI!pact excavations. Such unexpected conditions frequently require
that additional expenditures be made to achieve a properly constructed project. Some
contingency fund is recommended to accommodate such potential extra costs.
6.2 Loose Test Pit Backfill '.
Test pits dug to explore the site were loosely backfilled. If a test pit falls in an area that will not
be overexcavated below the bottom of the test pit, the loose soil should be removed during
construction and replaced with compacted structural fill.
7.0 LIMITATIONS
This report was prepared for the exclusive use of J .A. Brennan Associates, Inc. and other
members of their design team to assist in the design and construction of the Heather Downs Park
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Development project. The analyses, conclusions, and recommendations contained in this report
are based on site conditions as they presently exist and on the site and project descriptions as
presented herein. We should be notified if differences are identified. We assume that the
exploratory test borings and retrieved samples are representative of the subsurface conditions
throughout the site; i.e., the subsurface conditions everywhere are not significantly different from
those disclosed by the explorations. During construction, if subsurface conditions different from
those described in this report are observed or appear to be present during construction, we should
be advised at once so that we can review these conditions and reconsider our recommendations,
where necessary. If conditions have changed due to natural causes or construction operations at
or adjacent to the site, it is recommended that this report be reviewed to determine the
applicability of the conclusions and recommendations considering the changed conditions and
time lapse.
Within the limitations of the scope, schedule, and budget, the analyses, conclusions, and
recommendations presented in this report were prepared in accordance with generally accepted
professional geotechnical engineering principles and practice in this area at the time this report
was prepared. We make no other warranty, either express or implied. These conclusions and
recommendations were based on our understanding of the project as described in this report and
on site conditions as observed at the time of the exploration.
The scope of our services for this project did not include any environmental assessment or
evaluation regarding the presence or absence of wetlands or hazardous or toxic materials in the
soil, surface water, groundwater, or air, on or below or around the site, or for the evaluation or
disposal of contaminated soils or groundwater, should any be encountered. However, we will be
glad to provide such services on request.
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Shannon & Wilson has prepared and included in Appendix B, "Important Information About
Your Geotechnical Report," to assist you and others in understanding the use and limitations of
our reports.
SHANNON & WILSON, INC.
Thomas M. Gurtowski, P.E.
Vice President
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8.0 REFERENCES
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), 2004, Annual book of standards,
Construction, v. 4.08, Soil and rock (I): D 420-D 4914: West Conshohocken, Pa.
Washington State Department of Transportation and American Public Works Association, 2004,
Standard specifications for road, bridge, and municipal construction (M41 -1 0).
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APPENDIX A
FIELD EXPLORATIONS
A.I GENERAL
The field explorations were accomplished to obtain subsurface information for our geotechnical
studies for the proposed park development project at 233 Union Avenue NE in Renton,
Washington. Field explorations performed for this project consisted of excavating and sampling
three test pits at the site. The test pit locations were selected based on our understanding of the
site layout of the proposed buildings.
The approximate locations of the explorations are shown in the ~ite and Exploration Plan
(Figure 2) in the main text of the report. The tcst pits were located in areas accessible to the
equipment adjacent to where future· structures are anticipated. The approximate locations and
elevations of the three test pits were determined by field measuring from existing site features
and estimating elevations from a topographic survey provided by I.A. Brennan Associates, Inc.
These locations and elevations should be considered approximate. All the test pit locations and
elevations should be considered accurate to the degree implied by the method used.
A.2 TEST PITS
Three test pits, designated TP-I through TP-3, were excavated adjacent to the proposed building
locations using a rubber-tired backhoe provided and operated by the City of Renton Parks
Department. The test pits were excavated on September 29,2005. The test pits depths ranged
from 4 to 8 feet below existing ground surface.
A geologist from our firm observed the excavation of the test pits, estimated soil density,
obtained representative soil samples, and prepared a descriptive log of each test pit in the field.
Each soil sample was classified according to a modified version of the Unified Soil
Classification System (USCS), which is presented on the Soil Classification and Log Key
(Figure A-I).
The relative soil densities or consistencies of the exposed soils were estimated based on probing
the sides and bottom of the test pits with a y,-inch-diameter, steel T-bar, where practical, and by
evaluating the relative ease or difficulty of the excavation. The relative densities are included in
the descriptions shown on the test pit logs, presented in this appendix as Figures A-2 through
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A-4. After completion of excavating and sampling, all test pits were loosely backfilled with
excavated soil and nominally compacted with the excavator bucket.
Where observed, groundwater seepage into the test pit was noted during excavation. The
quantity of groundwater seepage into the test pit during the excavation was based on a visual
estimate.
The test pit logs for the proposed project are presented as Figures A-2 through A-4 in this
appendix. A test pit log is a written record of the subsurface conditions encountered. It
graphically illustrates the soil units (layers) encountered in the test pit. Other information shown
on the test pit logs includes groundwater seepage, groundwater level (if any), types and depths of
sampling, and potential obstructions.
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S&W CLASSIFICATION
OF SOIL CONSTITUENTS
• MAJOR constituents compose more than 50
percent, by weight, of the soil. Major
consituents are capitalized (i.e .• SAND).
• Minor constituents compose 12 to 50 percent
of the soil and precede the major constituents
(i.e., silty SAND). Minor constituents
preceded by "slightly" compose 5 to 12
percent of the soil (I.e., slightly silty SAND).
• Trace constituents compose 0 to 5 percent of
the soil (I.e., slightly silty SAND, trace of
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MOISTURE CONTENT DEFINITIONS
Dry Absence of moisture, dusty, dry
to the touch
Moist Damp but no visible water
Wet Visible free water, from below
water table
ABBREVIATIONS .
ATO At Time of Drilling
Elev. Elevation
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FeO Iron Oxide
MgO Magnesium Oxide
HSA Hollow Stem Auger
ID Inside Diameter
in inches
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Mon. Monument cover
N Blows for last two 6-inch increments
NA Not applicable or not available
NP Non plastic
aD Outside diameter
OVA Organic vapor analyzer
PID Photo-ionization detector
ppm parts per million
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
55 Split spoon sampler
SPT Standard penetration test
USC Unified soil classification
WLI Water level indicator
GRAIN SIZE DEFINITION
DESCRIPTION SIEVE NUMBER ANDIOR SIZE
FINES < #200 (0.08 mm)
SAND'
-Fine #200 to #40 (0.08 to 0.4 mm)
-Medium #40 to #10 (0.4 to 2 mm)
-Coarse #10to #4 (2 to 5 mm)
GRAVEL'
-Fine #4 to 314 inch (5 to 19 mm)
-Coarse 3/4 to 3 inches (19 to 76 mm)
COBBLES 3 to 12 inches (76 to 305 mm)
BOULDERS > 12 inches (305 mm)
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present, range from fine 10 coarse in grain size.
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0-4 Very loose Under 2 Very soft
4 -10 Loose 2"-4 Soft
10 -30 Medium dense 4-8 Medium stiff
30 -50 Dense B -15 Stiff
Over 50 Very dense 15 -30 Very stiff
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diatomaceous fine sands or silty soils,
elastic silt
clay ~ Inorganic days or medium to high
plasucily, sandy fat clay, or gravelly fat
f---o--rg-a-n-ic----f--O-H---f.j~ ::/?", Organic days of medium to high
, / -:::' plasticity, organic silts
color, and organic odor PT Peat, humus, swamp soils vvith h~
NOTE: No.4 size = 5 mm; No. 200 size = 0.075 mm
1. Dual sYmbols (symbols separated by a hyphen, i.e., SP-SM, slightly
silty fine SAND) are used for soils with between 5% and 12% fines
or when the liquid limit and plasticity index values plot in the CL-ML
area of the plasticity chart.
Heather Downs Park Development
Renton. Washington
SOIL CLASSIFICATION
AND LOG KEY
October 2005 21·1-20373-001
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2. Border1ine symbols (symbols separated by a slash, i. e .. CUML, sifty
CLA Y/c/ayey SIL T; GW/SW. sandy GRAVEUgravelly SAND)
indicate that the soil may fall into one of two possible basic groups.
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LOG OF TEST PIT TP-1
SOIL DESCRIPTION
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CD Medium dense, rust brown, slighUy
gravelly, silty, fine to medium
SAND; dry to moist; (Fill) SM. -0
0 Loose to medium dense, gray, ~
III
(/) round gravel; dry; (Fill) GP. .0
0 CD Medium dense to very dense, light III <:
0 brown to gray, slightly gravelly, Z
Slightly silty SAND; moist;
(Weathered Till) SM.
o Dense, light gray, slightly silty, I S-1
slightly gravelly, fine to coarse
SAND; moist; (Glacial nil) SP-8M.
S-2
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PROJECT: Heather Downs Park Development, City of Renton
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Horizontal Distance in Feet
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GeoteclNlical and Elwironmental CoosLManl5
LOG OF TEST PIT TP-2
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SOIL DESCRIPTION
Medium dense, brown. slighUy fine
grav""IIy, silty. fine to coarse SAND;
dry; occasional rootlets; (Fill) SM.
Loose to medium dense, rust
orange, slighUy fine gravelly, silty
fine SAND; moist; occasional
rDOUets; (Weathered Till) SM.
Medium dense to dense, light gray
to tan. slightly silty, slightly gravelly,
fine SAND; moist; becomes more
moist with depth; (Glacial Till)
SP-SM.
NOTE
Bottom of Test Pit at 8 feel
JOB NO: 21-1-20373-001 DATE: 9-29-2005 LOCATION: See Sije and Exploration Plan
PROJECT: Heather Downs Park Development, City of Renton
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"0 ..... CDc: Q) Sketch of East Pit Side Surface Elevation: Approx. 411 Ft. §S (U.s c.
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Geotechnical and Environmental Consultants
LOG OF TEST PIT TP·3
SOIL DESCRIPTION
CD Very loose to loose. tan to light
brown, silty fine SAND; dry;
occasional organics; (Weathered
Till),
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Very dense, light gray to tan,
slightly gravelly, slightly silty, fine
SAND: dry: (Glacial Till) SP-5M.
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Sketch of East Pit Side Surface Elevation: Approx. 408 Ft.
HOrizontal Distance in Feet
1 2 3 4 5
Tree and Blackberry Roots
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