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I N C 309 WASHINGTON STREET NE • OLYMPIA WA 98501• TEL:360 352-2477• FAX 360 352-0179 www.vectorengineeringinc.com February 15,2008 Mr.Robert D.Fink,AICP Mason County—Department of Community Development Mason County Bldg 1 P.O.Box 279 Shelton,WA 98584 E Subject:Geotechnical Report Acceptance Permit#s:BLD 2007-01923 BLD 2007-01922 Parcel No.3222-45-000031 or 3222-35-000031 Applicant:NORRIS N&MARY M SUDER Planner: Chuck McCoy VEI#:7054-031 Dear Mr.Fink, The geotechnical report dated May 14,2004 and revised geotechnical report dated December 31,2007,and second revised report dated February 6,2008 prepared by GeoResources, 5113 Pacific Hwy, Suite 1-I, Fife, Washington 98424.2649 for a proposed single family residence addition and a retaining wall at 11031 NE North Shore Road, Belfair, WA 98528 was received and reviewed by Vector Engineering,Inc. No further review by Vector Engineering is necessary. We have enjoyed working with you on this geotechnical review to support the goals of the Department of Community Development of Mason County,Washington.We look forward to cooperating with you on any future project or review. The buffer reduction request will need to go through the variance process. The invoice, the geo tech work order, the geotechnical report, revised geotechnical report, second geotechnical report,and our review are enclosed. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding these comments, or if you feel any features need further discussion or attention. Sincerely, Russell W. La Force,P.E. Design.Engineer Enc. Page 1 of 1 X:\7000 Files\7054 Mason County Geotcch Reviews\7054-031 Mason Co(Suder)CR\Admin\Twnsmittal Letters\Geotechnical Report BLD 2007-01923 Review Acceptance.doc r e c ■ o r I i I N G I N [ E R ► N G I N C { 309 WASHINGTON STREET NE - OLYMPIA WA 98501- TEL:360 352-2477• FAX: 360 352-0179 www.voctorengineeringinc.com Review of Geotechnical Report February 15 2008 I Permit#s:BLD 2007-01923 BLD 2007-01922 Parcel No.3222-45-000031 or 3222-35-000031 Applicant:NORRIS N&MARY M SUDER Planner: Chuck McCoy VEI#:7054-031 The geotechnical report dated May 14, 2004 and revised geotechnical report dated December 31,2007,and second revised report dated February 6,2008 prepared by GeoResources, 5113 ! Pacific Hwy, Suite 1-I, Fife, Washington 98424.2649 for a proposed single family residence addition and a retaining wall at 11031 .NE North Shore Road, Belfair, WA 98528 was received and reviewed b Vector Engineering, Inc. The Department of Community Y !� g, p Development requested the review for the purpose assisting the Department in determining the amount of potential for landslide activity and the proposed development would not cause significant adverse impacts or there is adequate geological information available on the area to determine the impacts of the proposed development and appropriate mitigating measures.The Department of Community Development reviews all development applications to determine if they are likely to be in or near a landslide hazard area per Mason County Resource Ordinance (MCRO),Geologically Hazardous Areas,Landslide Hazard Areas 17.01.100, Seismic Hazard Areas 17.01.102,and Erosion Hazard Areas 17.01.104 approved December 27,2006. The geotechnical report states the site has an existing residence on the shore of Hood Canal, a parking area, a rockery, outside stairs from the parking area, and an existing concrete wall along the toe of the slope. A site sketch with locations of the existing residence, a parking area, a rockery, outside stairs from the parking area, and an existing concrete wall was provided with the report. A revised geotechnical report was submitted upon the request of the private reviewer as the report was more than three years olds and there have been changes to the critical areas ordinance of Mason County. The second revised geotechnical was submitted upon the request of the private reviewer to clarify location,retaining wall details and other items. Findings 1. Areas identified on the Mason County Soil Survey Map as having slopes greater than 15%is one guide used by the County to indicate areas that have a higher likelihood of meeting the classification criteria for landslide hazard areas. IvMCRO 17.01.100 A.2.a. Page I of 5 K\7000 Files\7054 Mason County Geotech Reviews\7054-031 Meson_Co(Suder)GR\Admin\Transmittal Letters\Geotechnical Report BLD 2007-01923 Review.doc r, • The site slopes south down to Hood Canal at inclinations of 85 to 135 percent. The vertical relief of the entire slope is approximately 310 feet. The vertical relief from the highway is 60 feet. 2. A 50-foot buffer of undisturbed natural vegetation is required around the Landslide Hazard Area or as recommended by the geotechnical engineer. MCRO 17.01.100 D.6.a. • No buffer or hazard is noted on the site plan. • The second revised geotechnical report states a buffer would reduce the envelope of the proposed development, slope appears stable, and to facilitate the proposed development. At the toe of the slope is a retaining wall and the area is currently ` disturbed. The response is adequate. 3. Based upon the results of the Geotechnical Report or Geological Assessment, the Director may increase the buffer.MCRO 17.01.100 D.6.b. i 4. proposed Development ro d within 300 feet of areas with slopes greater than 40 percent P P P l� will require a geotechnical report.MCRO 17.01.100 E.La. • The existing residence is within 35 feet of the toe of the landslide hazard area. The addition is within 8 feet of the toe of the landslide hazard area. 5. The geotechnical report shall be prepared by a licensed civil engineer or a licensed I engineering geologist. MCRO 17.01.100 E.3 • Bradley Biggerstaff, a licensed engineering geologist, and Kurt Groesch, a licensed civil engineer, prepared the 2004 report. Bradley Biggerstaff and Glen Coad, a licensed civil engineer, prepared the revised 2007 report and the second revised report. 6. The report includes a discussion of geologic conditions in the general vicinity, including soil types, groundwater conditions, upslope geomorphology, location of upland waterbodies and wetlands, and a history of the landslide activity. MCRO 17.01.100 E.S.(1). • The revised report states the geology of the site is glacial drift with soils of Everett gravelly loamy sand deposited during the Vashon Stade of the Fraser Glaciation in the upper portions of the slope and Salmon Springs sediments in the lower portions.No groundwater was encountered or observed.It was mentioned than an adjacent area southwest of the site is mapped as unstable. No evidence of sloughing or deep-seated movement was observed in the slope above the residence. There was no mention of upslope geomorphology and upland waterbodies. • The second revised report states no upland water bodies or ravines were observed and no slope instability was observed.The response is adequate. 7. The report is to include a site plan identifying important development or geologic features.MCRO 17.01.100 E.S.(2). Page 2 of 5 XA7000 Files\7054 Mason County Geotech Reviews\7054-031 Mason Co(suder)GRWdmin\Transmittal Letters\Geotechnical Report BLD 2007-01923 Review.doc L i i • The second revised report includes a site plan showing locations of the existing residence, a parking area, a rockery, outside stairs from the parking area, and an existing concrete wall. 8. The report is to include the locations and logs of exploratory holes or probes. MCRO 17.01.100 E.5.(3). • Three locations were hand augured. The logs are in the report. The locations are shown on the site sketch. 9. The report is to include a geologic map of the site showing the area of the proposed development with the boundaries of the hazard, and associated buffers and setbacks delineated on the map.MCRO 17.01.100 E.5.(4). • A geologic map of the site showing the area of the proposed development with boundaries of the hazard, and associated buffers and setbacks needs to be provided. • A geologic map of the site showing the area of the proposed development with boundaries of the hazard,and associated buffers and setbacks was provided in the second revised report.The response is adequate. t 10. The report is to include a cross-section at a scale adequately depicting the subsurface profile.MCRO 17.01.100 E.5.(5). • A cross-section showing the subsurface profile was provided in the report The building, road, parking area, existing retaining wall and proposed concrete bulkhead is also shown on the cross-section 11. The report is to include a description and results of the slope stability analysis. The analysis should include the Simplified Bishop's Method of Circles. The minimum static factor of safety is 1.5. The minimum seismic safety factor is 1.1. The quasi- static analysis coefficient should be 0.15.MCRO 17.01.100 E.5.(6). • The revised report states on page 6 in the section titled SLOPE STABILITY METHODOLOGY slope stability was modeled using WinStabl but PCSTABL6 appears to have been used. The revised report also mentions on page 9 in the section titled STABILITY ANALYSIS,XSTABL was also used.The quasi-static analysis coefficient used was 0.15.The minimum calculated factors of safety were estimated to be 1.50 static and 1.18 dynamic.Two soil types were identified. • The second revised report states the slope stability program used was WinStabl(PCSTABL6). The response is adequate. 12. The report is to include appropriate restrictions on placement of drainage features, s septic drainfields and compacted fill and footings,including recommended buffers and setbacks from the landslide hazard areas.MCRO 17.01.100 E.5.(7). I • The report includes the restrictions on drainage of concentrated surface water or significant sheet flow onto the sloped areas; structural fill, including floor slab support and retaining walls,and setbacks. Page 3 of 5 XA7000 Files\7054 Mason County Geotech Reviews\7054-031 Mason_Co(Suder)GRWdmin\Trensmittal Letters\Geotechnical Report BID 2007-01923 Review.doe s 13. The report is to include recommendations for the preparation of a detailed clearing and grading plan which specifically identifies vegetation to be removed, a schedule for vegetation and replanting, and the method of vegetation removal. MCRO 17.01.100 E.S.(8). i • The report includes recommendations for clearing and grading. f 14. The report is to include recommendations for the preparation of a detailed temporary erosion control plan, which identifies the specific mitigating measures to be i implemented. MCRO 17.01.100 E.S.(9). i I • The report does include recommendations for the preparation of a detailed temporary erosion control plan on page 9 in the section titled EROSION HAZARD. 15. The report is to include an analysis of both on-site and off-site impacts. MCRO 17.01.100 E.S.(10). • The revised report includes an analysis of on-site and off-site impacts. The analysis states the proposed development will not decrease slope stability at the site or on adjacent properties and the risk for such occurrence would be minimal. 16. The report is to include specifications of final development conditions, such as, vegetative management, drainage control, and buffer widths. MCRO 17.01.100 E.S. (10). • The revised report includes incomplete recommendations for final development conditions,such as vegetation management,and drainage control. • The report should include recommendations stressing the need to maintain the natural vegetative cover on the landslide hazard area and its buffers. 17. The report is to include recommendations for the preparation of structural mitigation or details of other proposed mitigation.MCRO 17.01.100 E.S.(11). • The report includes recommendations for mitigation. 18. The report is to include a site map drawn to scale showing the property boundaries, scale, north arrow, and the location and nature of the proposed development on the site.MCRO 17.01.100 E.S.(12). • A site sketch drawn to scale showing the nature of the proposed development except for the concrete retaining wall in relation to the existing residence, a parking area, a rockery, outside stairs from the parking area, and an existing concrete wall is a part of the report. • A site plan drawn to scale showing the property boundaries, scale, north arrow, and the location and nature of the proposed development on the site is a part of the report. 19. If the site is in a Seismic Hazard Area, then the Geological Report shall include a description of the geology of the site,conclusions and recommendations regarding the Page 4 of 5 X:\7000 Files\7054 Mason County oeotech Reviews\7054-031 Mason Co(Suder)GR\Admin\Transmittal L.etters\Geotechnieal Report BLD 2007-01923 Review.doc i ., effect of geological conditions on the proposed development, and opinions and recommendations for compensating for the seismic hazards present.MCRO 17.01.102 I D.3.a. • The report includes an analysis of the seismic hazard and the site was determined to be not susceptible to liquefaction. 20.If the site is in an Erosion Hazard Area,then the Geological Report may include a Soil Erosion and Control Report as an attachment.MCRO 17.01.104 D.3. • The report mentions that the site does not meet the requirements of an erosion hazard area. Conclusions and Recommendations In the reviewer's opinion, the report,revised report, and second revised report were prepared by a qualified engineering geologist and qualified civil engineers and does provide sufficient } information to determine the proposed residence will not decrease slope stability at the site or on adjacent properties and the risk for such occurrence would be minimal. It is recommended that the geotechnical report,first revised report,and second revised report be accepted. No further review by Vector Engineering is necessary. Adequate erosion and sediment control features need to be implemented during land disturbing activities to protect neighboring properties and State waters from adverse stormwater runoff impacts. The migration or release of silty water or mud from the applicant's property will be considered a violation of County and State water quality protection regulations. The conclusions presented in this report are based on Vector Engineering,Inc.' understanding of the project requirements.Vector Engineering,Inc.warrants that its services were performed with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the same profession currently practicing in the same locality under similar conditions. No other warranty or representation,expressed or implied,is included or intended hereunder. Sincerely, (Signature) (Date) y Russell W.La Force,P.E. Seal: Design Engineer �Q o Vector Engineering,Inc. a 309 Washington Street NE 9 42651 Olympia,WA 98501 FcisTS , (360) 352-2477 ti; PONAL EMPIRES Page 5 of 5 XA7000 Files\7054 Mason County Geotech Reviews\7054-031 Mason Co(Suder)GR\Admin\Transmittal i etters\Geotechnical Report BLD 2007-01923 Review.doc t o r .E N 6 1 N E E 9 1 N 6 1 N f 309 WASHINGTON STREET NE a OLYMPIA WA 98501 , TEL:360 352-2477• FAX: 360 352-0179 www.vectorengineeringinc.com January 11, 2008 Mr. Glen Coad,PE GeoResources 5113 Pacific Hwy Suite 1-I Fife,Washington 98424-2648 Subject: Geotechnical Report Additional Information Request Permit#s: BLD 2007-01923 and BLD 2007-01922 Parcel No. 322245-000031 or 3222-35-000031 Applicant: NORRIS N& MARY M SUDER Planner: Chuck McCoy VEI#: 7054-031 Dear Mr. Coad The geotechnical report dated May 14, 2004 and revised geotechnical report dated December 31, 2007 prepared by GeoResources, 5113 Pacific Hwy, Suite 1-I, Fife, Washington 98424.2649 for a proposed single family residence addition and a retaining wall at 11031 NE North Shore Road, Belfair, WA 98528 was received and reviewed by Vector Engineering, Inc. The revised report made the review much easier. It is requested that additional information is needed to complete the review of the revised report. The items are: b � . y 5• 1. Clarification of the property address. The or' mentions 11301 North Shore Road but the Mason County website mentio 11031 orth Shore Road. C'ow r 2. Clarification of the Parcel Number. The report states the parcel is 3222-45-000031 — g�b�� p but the Mason County website has a parcel number of 3222-35-000031 with an ` 6<< V address of 11031 North Shore Road. 3. A better location map is requested which includes a distance from an intersection or o-s ' other landmark or in the alternative, latitude and longitude coordinates. The location appears to be where Sections 23 and 24 meet the north shore of Hood Canal, 600 feet southwest as shown on the Coastal Zone Atlas. 4. A discussion of upslope geomorphology and upland waterbodies. No mention was found in the revised report. prr"-' •� Page 1 of 2 K\7000 Files\7054 Mason County Geotech Reviews\7054-031 Mason_Co(Suder)GR\Admin\Transmittal Letters\Geotechnical Report BLD 2007-01923 Review 2nd Request Letter 080111 a.doc 5. The site plan revised to include a north arrow, proposed concrete retaining wall, all property boundaries, landslide hazard areas, landslide hazard area boundaries, landslide hazard area buffers,and landslide hazard area buffer boundaries. 6. If the buffer needs to be reduced, justification for reducing the buffer needs to be provided. 7. A geologic map of the site showing the area of the proposed development with boundaries of the hazard, and associated buffers and setbacks needs to be provided. d,►i / The landslide hazard area and its buffers should be clearly marked. $. Construction details of the proposed retaining wall. No details were found in the xOS revised report. 9. Clarification on the computer program used for the slope stability analysis. Three different ones were mentioned in the revised report. 10. Clarification on the soil type. Alderwood gravelly sandy loam is mentioned on page 2 of the report but Everett gravelly loamy sand is mentioned on page 5. 11. Additional comment on whether or not the entire slope including the slope west of North Shore Road needs to be analyzed for slope stability as well as just the slope between North Shore Road and the canal. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding these comments, or if you feel any features need further discussion or attention. Sincerely, Russell W. La Force, P.E. Design Engineer email Bob Fink,Director,Mason County Planning and Development Chuck McCoy,Planner,Mason County Planning and Development Page 2 of 2 XA7000 Files\7054 Mason County Geotech Reviews\7054-031 Mason_Co(Suder)GR\Admin\Transmittal Letters\Geotechnical Report BLD 2007-01923 Review 2nd Request Letter 080111 a.doc 1 ID PL> 2M7-o t 9. 23 3 ���E GeoResources, LLC Ph. 253-279-1023 JHN _ 3 �0�;� 5113 Pacific Hwy. E., Ste. 1-I Fx. 253-638-8992 MASON COUNTY, Fife, Washington 98424-2648 O�Mr. Norris Suder December 31, 2007 �,� 13035 151h Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98125 Ph: 206-367-6251 #vL Revised Geotechnical Report // a3/ Proposed Residential Remodel ttSel North Shore Road Lot 17 Div 14 Mason County, WA PN:322245000031 JobNo:SuderN.NoShoreRd.RG INTRODUCTION This revised report summarizes our site observations, provides our opinion regarding development of the site and addresses the current Mason County critical area regulations. The site is located at 11301 North Shore Road along the shoreline of Hood Canal, approximately 11 miles northwest of Belfair, Washington. The location of the site is illustrated on the Vicinity Map, Figure 1. Our services are provided at your request and are based on our site meeting with you, our experience in the area, and our site observations, and discussions with County staff. We visited the site on several occasions in March and April of 2004. We understand that you propose to remodel the single-family residential structure at the site. We further understand that conventional construction methods will likely be used. Portions of the lot slope at greater than 40 percent and have a vertical height of greater than 10 feet. Mason County therefore requires a geotechnical report be prepared to address slope stability and provide geotechnical recommendations and design criteria for the proposed single-family residence addition at the site. A site sketch is include as Figure 2. The purpose of our services is to address the landslide and erosion hazard issues at the site per the Mason County SAO (Sensitive Area Ordinance) and provide geotechnical recommendations and design criteria for the proposed residential site improvements. Specifically, the scope of services for this project will include the following: 1. Review the available Critical Area, geologic, hydrogeologic and geotechnical data for the site area. 2. Conduct a detailed geologic reconnaissance and slope mapping of the site area, including exposures of the dense, native "hardpan", supplemented by hand auger test borings at selected representative locations. 3. Conduct a computer generated slope stability analysis using the XSTABL program. 4. Address the appropriate geotechnical regulatory requirements for the proposed site development,and slope mitigation measures. 5. Provide geotechnical recommendations for site grading including site preparation, subgrade preparation, fill placement criteria, suitability of on-site Suder Residential Remodel December 31, 2007 Page 2 soils for use as structural fill, temporary and permanent cut and fill slopes, and drainage and erosion control measures. 6. Provide recommendations and design criteria for foundation and floor slab support, including allowable bearing capacity, subgrade modulus, lateral resistance values and estimates of settlement. 7. Provide recommendations and design criteria for design of conventional subgrade/retaining walls, including backfill and drainage requirements, lateral design loads, and lateral resistance values, and the possible use or extension of the existing wall to support the new construction. 8. Provide stormwater runoff control recommendations. SITE CONDITIONS SURFACE The existing home at the site is located above beach level and is currently accessed by steps descending from a parking area located approximately 6-feet below the grade of North Shore Road. North Shore Road is situated east of the residence and dissects the property. Existing residential structures are located on the properties adjacent to the subject site. The existing home on the subject property is a waterfront cabin accessed by stairs that extend down from a parking area and North Shore Road. The shoreline area is protected by an existing concrete bulkhead. The proposed remodel of the existing residence and the new addition to be constructed between the rear of the existing residence and the concrete retaining wall will utilize conventional construction methods. The new addition will be two stories in height. The existing retaining wall is located at the base of a steeply descending hillside that is situated between the existing residence and North Shore Road. The sloping area east of and above North Shore Road is currently undeveloped. The ground surface in the proposed residential addition area is generally flat. The uphill side of the addition area is protected by the existing concrete retaining wall. The construction details of the existing wall (age, reinforcement, foundation size) are unknown, and portions of the walls are out of plumb and leaning outwards slightly from the slope. We understand that this is related to construction, and not movement of the wall. The slope area between the wall and the upper parking area is densely vegetated with mature evergreen trees and sparse underbrush. The trees are vertical in orientation and do not exhibit "pistol' butt trunks or other evidence indicative of slope instability or soil creep. The site slope between the residence and parking area ranged between 85 and 100 percent. We measured slopes as steep as 135 percent east of North Shore Road. The vertical height of the steep slope area above the residence and wall is approximately 40-feet. No evidence of significant erosion or slope instability were observed at the site or the adjacent areas. A Cross-Section is included as Figure 3. SITE SOILS The Soil Survey for Mason County(USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service web soil survey) indicates that the site and steep slope area soils consist of Alderwood gravelly sandy loam (Ab & Ad) that form on 6 to 15 percent and 30 to 45 percent slopes, respectively. The Alderwood soils are generally derived from sandy glacial outwash and are listed as having "moderate" and "severe" potentials for erosion Suder Residential Remodel December 31, 2007 Page 3 hazards, when exposed. A copy of the USDA SCS map for the site is included as Figure 4. As previously discussed, we observed no evidence of surficial erosion at the time of our site visit. GEOLOGIC CONDITIONS The Geologic Map of Washington State, by Eric Schuster, dated 2005, shows soils in the vicinity of the site to consist of Pleistocene Continental Glacial Drift (Qgd). The glacial drift soils are described as undifferentiated glacial till and outwash sand and gravel. Based on our experience in the area, the soils in the upper portion of the slope were deposited during the Vashon Stade of the Fraser Glaciation, approximately 12,000 to 15,000 years ago. The soils in the lower portion of the slope, exposed along North Shore Road, are likely older Salmon Springs sediments. The glacial soils in the site area consists of sand and gravel with variable silt, cobbles and boulders that was deposited and overridden by the continental ice mass. As such, the undisturbed soils in the site area are considered overconsolidated and have high strength and low compressibility characteristics. The near surface recessional outwash deposits consist of a poorly stratified mixture of sand and gravel that were deposited by meltwater streams and rivers emanating from the continental ice mass. The surficial soils in the site area have been weathered by natural processes to a loose to medium dense condition. We also reviewed the Relative Slope Stability of the Southern Hood Canal Area, Washington by Smith and Carson dated 1977. This map indicates the site, located on the flatter upland area south of the Hood Canal, is in a Class I area for slope stability. The shoreline bluff at the site is identified as "S" or Stable by the Department of Ecology Coastal Zone Atlas. An area of "U" or Unstable shoreline is located just southwest of the site. A copy of the Coast Zone map for the site area is included as Figure 4. SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS As part of our site reconnaissance, we completed a series of hand auger explorations at selected representative locations across the site. Soil conditions at specific exploration locations were logged in the field. The conditions encountered in the individual hand auger explorations were logged in accordance with the Soil Classification system summarized on Figure 6. Logs of the individual hand auger explorations are included as Figure 7. Near surface soils at the site generally consist of dense sands and gravel with variable silt, cobbles and boulders. The dense sands and gravels are exposed in outcrop in numerous locations on the uphill side of North Shore Road in the project vicinity. These soils are interpreted to be older glacial outwash related to the Salmon Springs. Our site exploration encountered cemented sands and gravels in the crawl space below the cabin. These soils are likely the older glacial deposits (Salmon Springs) and were in a very dense and cemented condition. The slope area above the home and retaining wall is mantled by a thin deposit of topsoil and forest duff. The native sand and gravel soils below the topsoil in this area were generally in a dense to very dense condition. No groundwater seepage or spring activity was observed in the sloping areas at or near the site at the site at the time of our site visit, or in our explorations. Portions of the slope area below the home, outboard the concrete bulkhead are intermittently submerged, depending on tidal fluctuations. + Suder Residential Remodel December 31, 2007 Page 4 GEOLOGIC HAZARDS Landslide Hazard Indicators According to the Mason County Code, Chapter 8.52.140, landslide hazards are identified as areas that present potential dangers to public health and safety, to prevent the acceleration of natural geological hazards, to address off site environmental impacts, and to minimize the risk to the property owner or adjacent property owners from development activities. These areas may be identified by the presence of any of the following indicators: (A) Areas with any indications of earth movement such as debris slides, earthflows, slumps and rock falls: (B) Areas with artificial oversteepened or unengineered slopes, i.e. cuts or fills; (C) Areas with slopes containing soft or potentially liquefiable soils; (D) Areas oversteepened or otherwise unstable as a result of stream incision, stream bank erosion, and undercutting by wave action; (E) Slopes greater than fifteen percent (eight and one-half degrees) and having the following: (i) Hillsides intersecting geologic contacts with a relatively permeable sediment overlying a relatively impermeable sediment or bedrock (e.g. sand overlying clay); and (ii) Springs or groundwater seepage. (F) Any area with a slope of forty percent or steeper and with a vertical relief of ten or more feet except areas composed of consolidated rock. A slope is delineated by establishing its toe and top and measured by averaging the inclination over at least ten feet of vertical relief." In addition, the following information may be used as a guide by the County to indicate areas that have a higher likelihood of meeting the above criterion. (A) The areas identified on the Mason County soil survey map as having slopes greater than fifteen percent. (B) The areas identified on the Coastal Zone Atlas, Volume 9, of Mason County, Washington as: (i) Unstable - "U" (ii) Unstable Old Slides - "UOS" (iii) Unstable Recent Slides - "URS" (iv) Intermediate Slopes - "I" (v) Modified Slopes - "M" (C) The areas identified as Class 2, 3, 4, or 5 of the maps: "Relative Slope Stability of the Southern Hood Canal Area, Washington," by M. Smith and R.J. Carson, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Division of Earth Resources, 1,977 and "The Geological Map of North Central Mason County, Washington," by R.J. Carson, 1,976, U.S. Geologic Survey OFR 76- 2. Seismic Hazards According to the Mason County Code, Section 8.52,150, "The purpose of the seismic hazard section is to identify areas that present potential dangers to public health and safety, and to prevent the acceleration of man-made and natural geological hazards, and to neutralize the risk to the property owner or adjacent properties from development ' Suder Residential Remodel December 31, 2007 Page 5 activities. Types of seismic hazards include: surface faulting; ground shaking; earthquake-related ground failure and landslides; lateral spreading; liquefaction; lurch cracks; rockfalls; differential settlement; regional uplift; seiches; and/or tsunamis. These are defined under seismic hazard areas in Section 8.52.150." According to Mason County the following are classified as Seismic Hazard Areas: A. Areas susceptible to ground failure including the following: 1. Areas with geologic faults. 2. Deep road fills and areas of poorly compacted artificial fill. 3. Areas with artificially steepened slopes (i.e., old gravel pits). 4. Postglacial stream, lake or beach sediments. 5. River deltas. 6. Areas designated as potential Landslide Hazard Areas. 7. Bluff areas. 8. Areas underlain by potentially liquefiable soils. Based on our site evaluation and slope stability analysis, the subject property is located in an area underlain by very dense consolidated sand and gravel soils, and not suceptable to design level seismic induced failures. Liquefaction is a phenomenon where there is a reduction or complete loss of soil strength due to an increase in water pressure. The increase in pore water pressure is immediately induced by seismic vibrations. Liquefaction mainly affects geologically recent deposits of loose, fine-grained sands that are below the groundwater table. The majority of the outwash soils that underlie the site are in a very dense condition and have enough fines to make them less likely to liquefy during a seismic event. Therefore, it is our opinion that the risk for liquefaction to occur at this site during an earthquake is low. Erosion Hazards According to the Mason County Code, Section 8.52.160, erosion hazard areas are described as, "Areas in Mason County underlain by soils which are subject to severe erosion when disturbed. Such soils include, but are not limited to, those for which potential for erosion is identified in the Soil Survey of Mason County, USDA Soil Conservation Service, 1960, or any subsequent revisions or addition to this source. These soils include, but are not limited to any occurrence of River Wash ("Ra") or Coastal Beaches ("Cg") and the following when they occur on slopes fifteen percent or steeper: (1) Alderwood gravelly sandy loam ("Ac" and "Ad"); (2) Cloquallum silt loam ("Cd"); (3) Harstine gravelly sandy loam ("Hb"); (4) Kitsap silt loam ("Kc")." The area of planned development at the site is mapped by the USDA NRCS, formerly known as the SCS, soil survey for Mason County as Everett gravelly loamy sand (Ek) soils. Based on this USDA soil classification, according to Mason County, the site is not classified as an erosion hazard area. Suder Residential Remodel December 31, 2007 Page 6 SLOPE STABILITY METHODOLOGY The computer program WinStabl was used to determine the overall stability of the site in its current configuration for both static and seismic conditions, and in the post- development configuration for both static and seismic conditions. Slope failure surfaces were analyzed using the Bishop Method, which is a circular failure force equilibrium method. All calculations were performed by the computer model WinStabl, which requires user input of the topographic surface, soil strength properties, groundwater information, and other loads, including seismic and building loads. The surface data was provided by the topographic site section developed during our evaluation. The soil parameters used in the analysis are interpreted, estimated, and/or assumed based on our visual observations, field explorations, empirical correlations, and experience with similar soil and groundwater conditions in the area. Once the parameters have been determined, the critical failure surfaces and associated factors of safety for the modeled slope and development conditions can be calculated. The critical surface is the surface or plane most likely along which the soil mass will slide. The factor of safety is the ratio of the sum of moments resisting movement over the sum of moments driving movements. Accordingly, a slope with a factor of safety less than 1.0 has more driving forces than resisting forces, while a factor of safety greater than 1.0 has more resisting forces than driving forces. Industry standard requires that a site have a factor of safety of 1.5 and 1.1 against failure for static and seismic conditions, respectively. Slope Stability Analysis To analyze the stability of the site, we performed our analysis on the 85 to 100 percent slope area observed between the residence and North Shore Road. Based on our site observations, site topography, and the encountered subsurface soil and groundwater conditions, we established both dry and saturated unit weight, isotropic strength intercept (cohesion), and isotropic strength angle (phi angle) for the various soil units at the site. GeoResources assigned soil unit weight and strength parameters based on our experience, field explorations accomplished in the site area, as well as index laboratory testing accomplished on this parcels and adjacent properties. Based on our review, we conclude the assumed values for the various soil types appear to fall well within the range of tabulated values in the literature, and in some instances, the values appear to be conservative. The following table summarized our assigned soil strength properties. ESTIMATED PROPERTIES OF ON-SITE SOILS FOR STABILITY ANALYSIS Dry Unit Sat. Unit Isotropic Internal Soil Type Weight Weight Strength Strength (pcf) (pcf) Intercept Angle (psf) (degrees) Dense to Very Dense Sand 125 130 250 36 with Silt and Gravel EOlder Salmon Springs Sand 138 145 750 40 and Gravel Suder Residential Remodel December 31, 2007 Page 7 The soil properties utilized were based on the soils observed in the site area and relevent information provided in "Geotechnical Properties of Geologic Materials"by Koloski, Schwarz, and Tubbs, Washington Division of Geology and Earth Resources Bulletin 78, as presented in Volume 1, ENGINEERING GEOLOGY IN WASHINGTON. The dense to very dense sand with silt and gravel is interpreted to be glacial till. The site seismic stability conditions were analyzed by applying a horizontal acceleration equal to one-half of the appropriate peak ground acceleration. Based on current standard of practice, we used a design peak ground acceleration of 0.15g for the site. Using the Bishop method, we generated several failure surfaces for the pre- and post-development conditions using both the static and seismic loading conditions. Our analyses yielded the following safety factors: Development Condition Factor Of Safety Pre Development (Static) 1.50 Pre Development with 1.18 Seismic Post Development (Static) 1.50 Post Development with 1.18 Seismic Graphical output of the WinStabl analysis, indicating the ten most critical failure planes and corresponding factors of safety for the two post development models are included as Appendix "A". Based on the above and provided the recommendations presented in this report are incorporated into the project design and construction, the proposed development will not decrease slope stability at the site or on adjacent properties and the risk for such occurrence would be minimal. In fact, the construction of additional retaining structures above the addition area with improved drainage controls will improve slope stability at the site. CONCLUSIONS GENERAL Based on a review of the available geologic information and our site reconnaissance, it is our opinion that the site is currently stable under the existing conditions. The proposed addition will provide additional slope stabilization measures and drainage controls. Proper retainage of the upslope area and improved surface drainage and erosion control measures will reduce the risk for erosion and slope instability at the site. The greatest risk of erosion and/or slope instability is during construction. Appropriate erosion control measures will be installed to mitigate this risk. We understand that grading at the site will be minimal, and will consist primarily of excavating for the footings for the residential addition and new retaining structures for the proposed addition, and any new site utilities and landscaping. Based on our understanding of the project, it is our opinion that the site soils will provide adequate support for the structure provided they are prepared in accordance with the standards of practice for the Puget Sound area and the recommendations provided herein. Suder Residential Remodel December 31, 2007 Page 8 Geotechnical recommendations and design criteria for the proposed residential addition are provided below. Landslide Hazard Based on our site observations, explorations and review of the available published information, no evidence of past or ongoing earth movement, or landslide activity was identified. No significant areas of fill material or unretained over-steepened slopes were observed, nor were slopes with areas containing soft or potentially liquefiable soils observed at the site. We did not observe areas oversteepened or unstable soils as a result of stream incision, stream bank erosion, or undercutting by wave action. The shoreline area is protected with a concrete bulkhead. While we did observe areas of 15 percent slopes, we did not observe intersecting contacts or seeps on the slope east of the building site. We also observed areas of greater than 40 percent slopes with more than 10 feet of vertical relief at the site. A portion of that slope area is retained by a concrete retaining wall. No evidence of erosion or slope instability was observed at the site or the adjacent areas. The site area is located in an area of Class I and Class II slope stability because of the steep slope areas by the "Relative Slope Stability of the Southern Hood Canal Area, Washington." Although portions of the site meet the technical criteria of a Landslide Hazard area (slope greater than 40 percent with more than 10 vertical feet, Class II for slope stability on the slope area), it is our opinion that the site soils are in a stable condition based on our site observations and slope stability analysis. The construction of the residential addition at the site will not have any adverse impact on the stability of the slopes. Because the proposed addition area is currently occupied by the existing shed roof addition and patio, no significant increase in impervious area or storm water runoff is anticipated. Significant slope movement typically occurs during or following significant or extended periods of rainfall/precipitation. Although proper planning, design, drainage and construction techniques can reduce the risk of significant erosion and slope instability, there is an inherent risk of instability associated with steep shoreline sites. Seismic - Liquefaction Hazard According to the Seismic Zone Map of the United States contained in Figure 16-2 of the 1997 UBC (Uniform Building Code), the project site is located within Seismic Risk Zone 3. Based on the subsurface units mapped at the site, we interpret the structural site conditions to correspond to a seismic Soil Profile type Sc, for Very Dense Soil, as defined by Table 16-J (UBC) and Site Class "C" in accordance with Table 1615.1.1 in the 2003 IBC (International Building Code) documents. This is based on the likely range of equivalent SPT (Standard Penetration Test) blow counts for the soil types observed in the site area. These conditions were assumed to be representative for the conditions based on our experience in the vicinity of the site. Based on our review of the subsurface conditions in the site area, we conclude that the site soils are not susceptible to liquefaction. The near-surface soils are generally in a medium dense to very dense condition and the static water table is located below the site. Shaking of the already dense soil is not apt to produce a denser configuration and subsequently excess pore water pressures are not likely to be produced. Liquefaction is a phenomenon where there is a reduction or complete loss of soil strength due to an increase in water pressure. The increase in pore water pressure is induced by seismic vibrations. Liquefaction mainly affects geologically recent deposits of loose, fine-grained sands that are below the groundwater table. Based on the density r Suder Residential Remodel December 31, 2007 Page 9 and coarse-grained nature of the glacially derived soils observed on the site, and the lack of a groundwater table, it is our opinion that the risk for liquefaction to occur at this site during an earthquake is negligible. Erosion Hazard A review of the SCS soil survey for Mason County indicates the site soils consist of Everett gravelly sandy loam (Ek) and are listed as having a "moderate to severe" potential for erosion when exposed. The removal of vegetation and grading activity will result in an increased risk for erosion. We recommend that temporary and permanent erosion control measures be installed and maintained during and following construction, until permanent erosion control measures or landscaping is in place. We recommend that any disturbed areas be re-vegetated as soon as practical with native vegetation, landscaping or other slope stabilizing materials. During wet weather conditions, erosion control measures may include but should not be limited to berms and swales to channel surface water runoff, and ground cover/protection in exposed or disturbed areas. Temporary ground cover/protection such as jute matting, excelsior matting, wood chips or clear plastic sheeting should be used during wet weather conditions until permanent erosion protection is established. Silt fences should be utilized where appropriate. Stability Analysis Based on our evaluation and XSTABL analysis, it is our opinion that the site soils are generally stable under the existing conditions. It is also our opinion that the proposed residential remodel and addition will not adversely impact the stability of the site. This report contains the results of our stability analysis, as well as slope mitigation measures by vertically extending the existing retaining wall to protect the proposed addition area. The Vashon soils and Salmon Springs deposits at the site are in a dense to very dense condition. Surficial soils at the site have been disturbed through natural weathering processes and are presently in a loose to medium dense condition. The very dense site soils have a moderate erosion hazard if undisturbed, especially in the heavily vegetated area. However, the loose to medium dense surficial soils mantling the slope will likely represent a severe erosion hazard when disturbed — under construction. Appropriate erosion control measures will mitigate this risk. With respect to more substantial deep-seated failure modes, our analysis indicates the static factor of safety for the existing slope condition is 1.50. We also modeled the existing slope in a seismic event using a pseudo-static horizontal acceleration coefficient equal to 0.15 g. For this case, a seismic factor of safety equal to 1.18 was computed. The factors of safety did not change with the proposed addition at the site. These factors of safety reflect an acceptable stability regime at the site. A Factor of Safety above 1.5 is considered acceptable for structures using static analyses. The 2001 earthquake event in the Puget Sound area was a 6.8 seismic event. This seismic event effectively provided an in-situ test of slope stability during a design level seismic event. Anecdotal information indicates no evidence of slope instability was observed in the slope area or the proposed building site as a result of the 2001 Nisqually event. The reported seismic factors of safety for both the existing and proposed addition are above unity. Suder Residential Remodel December 31, 2007 Page 10 EARTHWORK Site Preparation Based on our document review and our discussions with you, additional grading at the site will be minimal and generally consist of the excavation of the foundation for the addition. We expect that grading at the site can be accomplished with conventional earth moving equipment. The site soils generally consist of sand and gravel with variable silt and cobble content. These soils may be used as structural fill during dry and moderate wet weather conditions. Structural Fill No additional significant earthwork is expected at the site. The following recommendations are provided in the event that plans change. All fill material used to achieve design grades at the site should be placed as structural fill. The structural fill should be placed in horizontal lifts of appropriate thickness to allow adequate and uniform compaction of each lift. Fill placed in the building and pavement areas should be compacted to a firm and unyielding surface. The appropriate lift thickness will depend on the fill characteristics and compaction equipment used. We recommend that the appropriate lift thickness be evaluated by our field representative during construction. For planning purposes, we recommend a maximum loose-lift thickness of 12 inches. We recommend that our representative be present during site grading activities to observe the work and perform field density tests. The suitability of material for use as structural fill will depend on the gradation and moisture content of the soil. As the amount of fines (material passing No. 200 sieve) increases, soil becomes increasingly sensitive to small changes in moisture content and adequate compaction becomes more difficult to achieve. If it is necessary to import structural fill material to the site, we recommend that fill material consist of well-graded sand and gravel with less than 5 percent passing the No. 200 sieve based on that fraction passing the 3/4-inch sieve. During prolonged dry weather conditions, a somewhat higher (up to 10 to 12 percent) fines content will be acceptable. Material placed for structural fill should be free of debris, organic matter, trash and cobbles greater than 6 inches in diameter. Particle sizes larger than 3 inches should be excluded from the top 1-foot of fill. The moisture content of the fill material should be adjusted as necessary for proper compaction. Suitability of On-Site Materials as Fill During dry weather construction, any nonorganic on-site soil may be considered for use as structural fill, provided it meets the criteria described above in the structural fill section and can be compacted as recommended. If the material is over the optimum moisture content (typically 2 to 4 percent) when excavated, it will be necessary to aerate or dry the soil prior to placement as structural fill. The workability of material for use as structural fill will depend on the gradation and moisture content of the soil. As the amount of fines increases, soil becomes increasingly more sensitive to small changes in moisture content and adequate compaction becomes more difficult or impossible to achieve. In general, the soils observed at the site consist of sand and gravel with variable silt and cobble content. These materials are suitable for use as structural fill during dry and moderately wet conditions. It may be necessary to moisture condition these soils prior to use as structural fill, particularly during dry weather conditions. Suder Residential Remodel December 31, 2007 Page 11 CUT AND FILL SLOPES Temporary cut slopes (foundation and utility excavations) may be necessary during grading operations. As a general guide, temporary slopes of 1.5 to 1 (horizontal to vertical) or flatter may be used for temporary cuts in the upper 3 to 5 feet of medium dense to dense soils. Temporary slopes of 1 to 1 or flatter may be used in the unweathered dense to very dense sands and gravels or till. These guidelines assume that all surface loads are kept at a minimum distance of at least one half the depth of the cut away from the top of the slope and that significant seepage is not present on the slope face. Flatter cut slopes will be necessary if/where significant soil moisture or seepage occurs. In the event that permanent cut and fill slopes are required, we recommend a maximum of 2 to 1 slope. Where 2 to 1 slopes are not feasible, retaining structures should be considered. Fill placed on slopes that are steeper than 5 to 1 should be "keyed" into the undisturbed native soils by cutting a series of horizontal benches. The benches should be 11/2 times the width of equipment used for grading and a maximum of 3 feet in height. Subsurface drainage may be required in seepage areas. Surface drainage should be directed away from all slope faces. Some minor raveling may occur with time. All slopes should be seeded as soon as practical to facilitate the development of a protective vegetative cover or otherwise protected. BUILDING FOUNDATIONS Conventional spread footings are recommended for support of the residential addition. For the new addition bearing on medium dense native soil, we recommend an allowable soil bearing pressure of 2,000 pounds per square foot (psf) for combined dead and long-term live loads, exclusive of the weight of the footing and any overlying backfill. A higher bearing pressure of 3,000 psf may be used if the footings extend to the dense to very dense soils encountered below 3-feet in the addition area. These values may be increased by one-third for transient loads such as those induced by seismic events or wind loadings. We recommend a minimum width of 18 inches for isolated footings and 16 inches for continuous wall footings. All exterior footing elements should be embedded at least 18 inches below the lowest adjacent finished grade. We recommend that any disturbed soils in the footing excavations be removed, or if practical, recompacted prior to concrete placement We estimate that settlements of footings designed and constructed as recommended will be less than 1/2 inch, with differential settlements between comparably loaded footings of 1/2 inch or less. These settlements will occur essentially as loads are applied. Disturbance of the foundation subgrade during construction could result in larger settlements than predicted. FLOOR SLAB SUPPORT Slabs-on-grade should be supported on dense native soil or on structural fill prepared as recommended. We recommend that floor slabs at the site be underlain by a 6-inch thickness of uniformly graded gravel or sand containing no more than 3 percent fines to provide a capillary break. The capillary break material should be placed in one lift and compacted to a firm and unyielding surface. The capillary break material should be connected to a suitable drain outlet to provide an exit for any accumulated seepage. Where the native soils meet this criteria, they are considered suitable for use as the capillary break. A vapor barrier, such as a polyethylene liner is recommended where the native or fill soils contain greater than 3 percent fines. A thin layer of"clean" sand may be placed Suder Residential Remodel December 31, 2007 Page 12 over the vapor barrier and immediately below the slab to protect the polyethylene liner during steel and/or concrete placement. A subgrade modulus of 250 kcf (kips per cubic foot) may be used for design. We estimate that settlement of the floor slabs designed and constructed as recommended, will be 1/2 inch or less over a span of 50 feet. LATERAL RESISTANCE Lateral loads may be resisted by friction on the base of footings and floor slab and as passive pressure on the sides of footings. We recommend a coefficient of friction of 0.65 be used to calculate friction between the concrete and very dense soil. Passive pressure may be determined using an equivalent fluid weight of 300 pcf (pounds per cubic foot) above the water table, and 160 pcf for saturated soils. This assumes that structural fill is placed against the sides of the footings and that the top of the fill is confined by either a concrete floor slab or pavement. A safety factor of 1.5 is conventionally applied to these values. RETAINING BASEMENT WALL Because of the uncertainties regarding the construction of the existing concrete wall at the site, we do not recommend this wall be relied upon to protect the new addition. In addition, even though adequate factors of safety were indicated for deep-seated failures at the site, there is a risk of surficial sloughing in the slope area above the residence. Because of the steep slope above the addition area, and the presence of large trees on the slope, we recommend that a new retaining wall be constructed against the toe of slope and extend above the existing top of wall by a minimum of 5-feet.The wall extension would provide a catchment area to protect the addition from surficial sloughing type failures. The existing wall can remain in place and serve as a portion of the back form for the new wall. In addition, we recommend that no penetrations or openings (windows or doors) be constructed in the addition on the side of the structure facing the slope. We also recommend that the trees located above the residence be removed (stumped) or trimmed to reduce the potential for damage in the event of a shallow failure. The proposed retaining wall can be supported on conventional shallow footings founded on medium dense native soils or structural fill, if properly prepared. Footings bearing on undisturbed native soils or structural fill as described above can be designed using an average allowable bearing value of 2,000 psf with a maximum toe pressure of 3,000 psf. Footings extended to bear on the dense to very dense soils may be designed to exert an average allowable bearing pressure of 3,000 psf, with a maximum toe pressure of 4,000 psf. Lateral loads on conventional retaining structures founded as described above may be resisted by friction on the base of the wall footings and as passive pressure on the sides of footings. We recommend using an ultimate coefficient of friction of 0.65 to calculate friction between the concrete and dense native soils or on structural fill. Passive pressure may be determined using an equivalent fluid weight of 300 pcf. This assumes that structural fill is placed against the sides of the footings. A safety factor of 1.5 should be applied to these values, for sliding and overturning. The lateral active soil pressures acting on reinforced concrete retaining walls depend on the nature, density and configuration of the soil behind the wall. We recommend that portions of walls supporting horizontal backfill be designed using an equivalent fluid density of 35 pcf for a level back-slope behind the wall. For the condition of the steep slope above the wall (85 per cent), we recommend a lateral design pressure Suder Residential Remodel December 31, 2007 Page 13 equal to 65 pcf be used. The recommended pressure does not include the effects of sur- charges from surface loads. Adequate drainage behind any retaining structure or subgrade wall is imperative. The actual condition of the drainage system for the existing wall is not known. To promote drainage through the existing wall, we recommend the wall be penetrated with small diameter weep holes at the base of the existing wall on a horizontal spacing no greater than 10-feet on center. Seepage from the weep holes should be collected and manifolded to an appropriate discharge point. If the existing wall is utilized as a back form for the new wall, we recommend the space between the walls include a drainage medium, such as Miradrain or other proprietary drainage material. If the new wall is set forward of the existing wall, in addition to the weep holes, we recommend that a drainage system consisting of a minimum 12 inches of clean sand and/or gravel with less than 3 percent fines be placed along the back of the wall. The drainage collector system consisting of fl- inch perforated PVC pipe should be installed between the two walls to provide an outlet for any accumulated water. The drainage material should be capped at the ground surface with 1-foot of relatively impermeable soil or otherwise sealed. SITE DRAINAGE All ground surfaces, pavements and sidewalks at the site should be sloped away from structure. Surface water runoff should be controlled by a system of sloping surfaces, curbs, berms, drainage swales, and/or catch basins, and conveyed to an appropriate discharge point at the shoreline. Drains should be provided behind all retaining walls. We recommend that roof runoff at the site be collected and discharged to the Hood Canal. No significant increase in hard surface area is anticipated because the addition area is currently occupied by an existing patio and shed roof addition. Driveway runoff should be sheet flowed to the adjacent vegetation. Additional Explorations Based on our site observations during our recent site visit and a review of published geotechnical literature, it is our opinion that no additional subsurface explorations or slope stability model is necessary. LIMITATIONS We have prepared this report for use by the Suder's and members of their design team, for use in the design of a portion of this project. The data and report should be provided to prospective contractors for their bidding or estimating purposes only. Our report, conclusions and interpretations should not be construed as a warranty of the subsurface conditions. Variations in subsurface conditions are possible between the available explorations (well) and may also occur with time. A contingency for unanticipated conditions should be included in the budget and schedule. Although proper planning, design, drainage and construction techniques can reduce the risk of significant erosion and slope instability, there is an inherent risk of instability associated with steep shoreline bluff sites. The scope of our services does not include services related to environmental remediation and construction safety precautions. Our recommendations are not intended to direct the contractor's methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, except as specifi- cally described in our report for consideration in design. If there are any changes in the loads, grades, locations, configurations or type of facilities to be constructed, the conclusions and recommendations presented in this report • Suder Residential Remodel December 31, 2007 Page 14 may not be fully applicable. If such changes are made, we should be given the opportunity to review our recommendations and provide written modifications or verifications, as appropriate. Within the limitations of scope, schedule and budget, our services have been executed in accordance with generally accepted practices in this area at the time this report was prepared. No other conditions, express or implied, should be understood. Respectfully submitted, GeoResources, LLC Brad P. 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Field classification is based on visual examination of soil Dry- Absence of moisture,dry to the touch in general accordance with ASTM D2488-90. Moist- Damp,but no visible water 2. Soil classification using laboratory tests is based on ASTM D2487-90. Wet- Visible free water or saturated,usually soil is obtained from below water table 3. Description of soil density or consistency are based on interpretation of blow count data,visual appearance of soils,and or test data. GeoResources, LLC Soil Classification System 5007 Pacific Highway East, Suite 20 11031 NE North Shore Road Fife, Washington 98424 Phone: 253-896-1011 Mason County, Washington Fax: 253-896-2633 File: SuderN.NorthShoreRdI SC January, 2008 Figure 6 HAND AUGER LOGS SUDER RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY 11301 North Shore Road MASON COUNTY HA-1 -Located upper slope above residence Depth(ft.) Soil Type Description 0.0 - 0.5 Duff/Topsoil 0.5 - 1.0 SW Lt bru F-M SAND and GRAVEL w/silt,occ. cobbles (med dense,moist),minor roots 1.0 - 2.0 SW Lt Brn F-M SAND and GRAVEL w/silt,oec.cobbles (coed. dense to dense,moist) 2.0- 2.5 SM Lt brn SAND w/silt,cobbles (dense to v.dense,moist) Auger refusal at 2.5 Minor caving observed No goundwater seepage observed HA-2-Located mid slope above residence Depth(ft.) Soil Type Deseription 0.0 - 0.1 Duff/Topsoil 1.0 - 2.0 SM Bm SAND w/silt,trace gravel (loose to med dense,moist) 2.0 - 3.5 SP Bm silty SAND w/trace gravel, (loose to med.dense,moist) 3.5 - 5.0 GM Bm silty GRAVEL w/sand,occ.Cobbles (med dense,damp) 5.0 - 5.5 SM/GM Brn silty SAND and GRAVEL w/occ. Cobbles (wet,dense) Minor caving observed Minor groundwater seepage at 4.5 feet HA-3-Located at base of concrete retaining wall Depth(ft.) Soil Tvpe Description 0.0 - 0.2 Duff/Topsoil 0.2 - 1.0 SP Lt.brn SAND w/silt, (med dense,moist) 1.0 - 3.0 SW Brn/gray SAND w occ, gravel (med dense,wet) 3.0 - 3.5 SW Gray SAND w/gravel,occ. Cobble,trace silt (dense,wet) Petroleum odor below 3-feet Minor caving observed @1-foot Minor goundwater seepage observed FtbURE :;L SUDGIe A),Ol,Z HAND AUGER LOGS SUDER RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY 11301 North Shore Road MASON COUNTY HA4-Located in crawl space below residence Depth(ft.) Soil Type Description 0.0 - 1.0 SP/SW Bm Med SAND w/gravel,trace silt (med dense,moist) >1.0 SW/GW Brn/gray SAND and GRAVEL w/cobbles,silt (cementd, dense,moist-damp) Auger refusal No caving observed No goundwater seepage observed HA-5—Above rockery in parking area Depth(ft.) Soil Tyne Description 0.0 - 0.5 SW Brn SAND w/gravel(FILL) (loose,moist) >1.0 SW Lt brn F-M SAND w/gravel (dense to v.dense,moist),minor roots Auger refusal at 1-foot Minor caving observed No goundwater seepage observed �'1tov�E AI Zip sod„ XIaN3ddd Suder residence: North Shore Road, Mason County, pre-development (static) Safety Factors 84.38 - - - 1.50 1.51 67.50 1.54 1.59 1 .59 1.59 50.63 1.61 1 .62 1.63 33.75 1.66 16.88 00 16.88 33.75 50.63 67.50 84.38 101.25 118.13 135.00 Suder residence: North Shore Road, Mason County, pre-development (seismic) Safety Factors 84.38 — -- 1.18 1.19 1.22 67.50 1.26 1.27 1 .27 50.63 1.28 1.28 1.29 33.75 1.30 16.88 I 0 16.88 33.75 50.63 67.50 84.38 101.25 118.13 135.00 Suder residence: North Shore Road, Mason County, post-development (static) Safety Factors 84.38 - -- 1.50 1.51 67.50 1.54 1.59 1.59 1.59 50.63 1.61 1.62 1.63 33.75 1.66 16.88 0 16.88 33.75 50.63 67.50 84.38 101.25 118.13 135.00 I __ 5 Suder residence: North Shore Road, Mason County, post-development (seismic) Safety Factors 84.38 - — 1.18 1.19 1.22 67.50 1.26 1.27 1.27 50.63 1.28 1.28 1.29 33.75 1.30 16.88 00 16.88 33.75 50.63 67.50 84.38 101.25 118.13 135.00 Profile.out ** PCSTABL6 �" by Purdue University modified by Peter J . Bosscher University of wisconsin-Madison --slope Stability Analysis-- simplified Janbu, simplified Bishop or Spencers Method of slices PROBLEM DESCRIPTION suder residence: North shore Road, Mason County, post-development (static) BOUNDARY COORDINATES 7 Top Boundaries 11 Total Boundaries Boundary x-Left Y-Left x-Right Y-Right Soil Type No. (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) Below Bnd 1 0.00 10.00 35.00 10.00 1 2 35.00 10.00 35.00 14.00 1 3 35.00 14.00 42.00 14.00 1 4 42.00 14.00 89.50 56.00 1 5 89. 50 56.00 100.00 56.00 1 6 100.00 56.00 100.00 62.00 1 7 100.00 62.00 135.00 62.00 1 8 0.00 4.50 31.00 6.00 2 9 31.00 6.00 57.00 23.00 2 10 57.00 23.00 72.00 38.00 2 11 72.00 38.00 92.00 56.00 2 ISOTROPIC SOIL PARAMETERS 2 Type(s) of soil Soil Total Saturated Cohesion Friction Pore Pressure Piez. Type Unit wt. Unit wt. Intercept Angle Pressure Constant surface No. (pcf) (pcf) (psf) (deg) Param. (psf) No. 1 125.0 128.0 250.0 36.0 0.00 0.0 1 Page 1 � ' 1 Profile.out 2 125.0 128.0 250.0 35.0 0.00 0.0 2 BOUNDARY LOAD(S) 5 Load(s) specified Load x-Left x-Right Intensity Deflection No. (ft) (ft) (lb/sqft) (deg) 1 6.00 7.00 2500.0 0.0 2 15.00 25.00 2500.0 0.0 3 25.00 33.00 2500.0 0.0 4 34.00 35.00 1500.0 0.0 5 99.00 100.00 2000.0 0.0 NOTE - Intensity Is specified As A uniformly Distributed Force Acting On A Horizontally Projected surface. A critical Failure surface searching Method, using A Random Technique For Generating circular Surfaces, Has Been Specified. 100 Trial surfaces Have Been Generated. 10 surfaces Initiate From Each of 10 Points Equally Spaced Along The Ground surface Between x = 20.00 ft. and x = 58.00 ft. Each surface Terminates Between x = 80.00 ft. and x = 110.00 ft. unless Further Limitations were Imposed, The Minimum Elevation At which A surface Extends Is Y = 0.00 ft. 20.00 ft. Line Segments Define Each Trial Failure surface. Following Are Displayed The Ten Most critical Of The Trial Failure Surfaces Examined. They Are Ordered - Most critical First. * * safety Factors Are calculated By The Modified Bishop Method Failure surface Specified By 5 coordinate Points Point x-Surf Y-Surf No. (ft) (ft) Page 2 Profile.out 1 45.33 16.95 2 64.71 21.92 3 82.24 31. 54 4 96.85 45.19 5 107.60 62.00 circle center At X = 35.3 ; Y = 96.4 and Radius, 80.1 ** 1.504 *** Failure Surface Specified By 5 coordinate Points Point X-Surf Y-Surf No. (ft) (ft) 1 45.33 16.95 2 63.90 24.38 3 80.99 34.77 4 96.13 47.84 5 107.88 62.00 circle center At X = 9.8 ; Y = 132. 5 and Radius, 120.9 *** 1. 509 *** Failure surface specified By 5 coordinate Points Point X-surf Y-Surf No. (ft) (ft) 1 49. 56 20.68 2 68.67 26.56 3 85.67 37.09 4 99.45 51.59 5 105.18 62.00 circle center At X = 36.3 ; Y = 97.8 and Radius, 78.2 **� 1. 545 *** Failure surface specified By 5 coordinate Points Point X-surf Y-Surf No. (ft) (ft) 1 45.33 16.95 2 64.40 22.99 3 80.06 35.43 4 90.24 52.65 5 90.81 56.00 Page 3 r y Profile.out circle center At X = 38. 5 ; Y = 71.6 and Radius, 55.1 1.585 *** Failure surface Specified By 5 coordinate Points Point X-surf Y-Surf No. (ft) (ft) 1 49.56 20.68 2 68.82 26.07 3 85.28 37.42 4 97.19 53. 50 5 97.98 56.00 circle center At X = 43.0 ; Y = 81.2 and Radius, 60.8 1. 589 Failure surface specified By 5 coordinate Points Point X-surf Y-surf No. (ft) (ft) 1 45.33 16.95 2 65.13 19.79 3 82.71 29.33 4 95.89 44.37 5 102.63 62.00 circle center At X = 47.3 ; Y = 73.7 and Radius, 56.8 * 1. 591 *** Failure Surface Specified By 5 coordinate Points Point X-surf Y-Surf No. (ft) (ft) 1 49. 56 20.68 2 68.84 26.00 3 84.86 37.96 4 95.43 54.95 5 95.62 56.00 circle center At X = 45.1 ; Y = 74.5 and Radius, 54.0 **� 1.605 Page 4 I i Profile.out Failure Surface Specified By 5 Coordinate Points Point x-Surf Y-Surf No. (ft) (ft) 1 53.78 24.41 2 72.95 30.11 3 89.60 41.19 4 102.26 56.67 5 104.43 62.00 Circle Center At x = 44.4 ; Y = 91.0 and Radius, 67.3 *" 1.620 *** Failure surface specified By 5 Coordinate Points Point x-Surf Y-surf No. (ft) (ft) 1 45.33 16.95 2 62.99 26.34 3 79. 56 37.54 4 94.87 50.41 5 106.04 62.00 Circle Center At x = -35.2 ; Y = 189.6 and Radius, 190. 5 ** 1.625 ** Failure surface specified By 5 Coordinate Points Point x-Surf Y-surf No. ft ft 1 49. 56 20.68 2 67.39 29.73 3 84.25 40.49 4 99.97 52.85 5 109. 51 62.00 Circle Center At x = -33.4 ; Y = 206.3 and Radius, 203.3 1.659 *** Y A X I S F T Page 5 I , Profile.out 0.00 16.88 33.75 50.63 67. 50 84. 38 x0.00 +--' ---+---------+---------+---------+---------+ - 1/1 /2 16.88 + .2/3 A 33.75 + *4*4 - . . 1 x 50.63 + 3 8 9 . . . . . . . 612 I 67.50 + . . . 53 0 8. . . . . . . . .49. 6 1 2 5 84.38 + . . . . .3.0 8 4 . . . . . . .612.9 7 . . . . .355/5 101.25 + . . . . . . 0 *5 - . . . . . . . . . . .1 0 F 118.13 + T 135.00 + Page Profile.out PCSTABL6 by Purdue University modified by Peter J . Bosscher university of wisconsin-Madison --slope Stability Analysis-- simplified Janbu, simplified Bishop or spencers Method of slices PROBLEM DESCRIPTION Suder residence: North Shore Road, Mason County, post-development (seismic) BOUNDARY COORDINATES 7 Top Boundaries 11 Total Boundaries Boundary X-Left Y-Left X-Right Y-Right Soil Type No. (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) Below Bnd 1 0.00 10.00 35.00 10.00 1 2 35.00 10.00 35.00 14.00 1 3 35.00 14.00 42.00 14.00 1 4 42.00 14.00 89. 50 56.00 1 5 89. 50 56.00 100.00 56.00 1 6 100.00 56.00 100.00 62.00 1 7 100.00 62.00 135.00 62.00 1 8 0.00 4. 50 31.00 6.00 2 9 31.00 6.00 57.00 23.00 2 10 57.00 23.00 72.00 38.00 2 11 72.00 38.00 92.00 56.00 2 ISOTROPIC SOIL PARAMETERS 2 Type(s) of Soil Soil Total Saturated Cohesion Friction Pore Pressure Piez. Type Unit wt. Unit wt. Intercept Angle Pressure Constant Surface No. (pcf) (pcf) (psf) (deg) Param. (psf) No. 1 125.0 128.0 250.0 36.0 0.00 0.0 1 Page 1 1' J Profile.out 2 125.0 128.0 250.0 35.0 0.00 0.0 2 A Horizontal Earthquake Loading Coefficient Of0.150 Has Been Assigned A vertical Earthquake Loading Coefficient Of0.000 Has Been Assigned Cavitation Pressure = 0.0 psf BOUNDARY LOAD(S) 5 Load(s) specified Load x-Left x-Right Intensity Deflection No. (ft) (ft) (lb/sgft) (deg) 1 6.00 7.00 2500.0 0.0 2 15.00 25.00 2500.0 0.0 3 25.00 33.00 2500.0 0.0 4 34.00 35.00 1500.0 0.0 5 99.00 100.00 2000.0 0.0 NOTE - Intensity Is specified As A uniformly Distributed Force Acting on A Horizontally Projected surface. A Critical Failure Surface Searching Method, using A Random Technique For Generating Circular surfaces, Has Been specified. 100 Trial surfaces Have Been Generated. 10 surfaces Initiate From Each of 10 Points Equally spaced Along The Ground surface Between x = 20.00 ft. and x = 58.00 ft. Each Surface Terminates Between x = 80.00 ft. and x = 110.00 ft. unless Further Limitations were Imposed, The Minimum Elevation At which A Surface Extends Is Y = 0.00 ft. 20.00 ft. Line segments Define Each Trial Failure surface. Following Are Displayed The Ten Most Critical Of The Trial Failure surfaces Examined. - They Are ordered Most Critical First. Page 2 10 1 Profile.out Safety Factors Are calculated By The Modified Bishop Method Failure surface Specified By 5 coordinate Points Point x-Surf Y-Surf No. (ft) (ft) 1 45.33 16.95 2 64.71 21.92 3 82.24 31. 54 4 96.85 45.19 5 107.60 62.00 circle center At x = 35.3 ; Y = 96.4 and Radius, 80.1 1.185 *** Failure surface specified By 5 coordinate Points Point x-surf Y-surf No. (ft) (ft) 1 45.33 16.95 2 63.90 24.38 3 80.99 34.77 4 96.13 47.84 5 107.88 62.00 circle center At x = 9.8 ; Y = 132.5 and Radius, 120.9 ** 1.186 *** Failure Surface specified By 5 coordinate Points Point X-surf Y-Surf No. (ft) (ft) 1 49.56 20.68 2 68.67 26. 56 3 85.67 37.09 4 99.45 51. 59 5 105.18 62.00 circle center At x = 36.3 ; Y = 97.8 and Radius, 78.2 *** 1.220 *** Failure surface specified By 5 coordinate Points Page 3 i Profile.out Point X-Surf Y-Surf No. (ft) (ft) 1 49.56 20.68 2 68.82 26.07 3 85.28 37.42 4 97.19 53. 50 5 97.98 56.00 Circle Center At X = 43.0 ; Y = 81.2 and Radius, 60.8 1.257 * Failure surface Specified By 5 Coordinate Points Point x-Surf Y-Surf No. (ft) (ft) 1 45.33 16.95 2 65.13 19.79 3 82.71 29.33 4 95.89 44.37 5 102.63 62.00 Circle Center At X = 47.3 ; Y = 73.7 and Radius, 56.8 *� 1.267 i Failure surface specified By 5 Coordinate Points Point x-Surf Y-Surf No. (ft) (ft) 1 45.33 16.95 2 64.40 22.99 3 80.06 35.43 4 90.24 52.65 5 90.81 56.00 Circle Center At X = 38.5 ; Y = 71.6 and Radius, 55.1 ** 1.269 I �I Failure surface Specified By 5 Coordinate Points I Point X-surf Y-surf No. (ft) (ft) 1 49. 56 20.68 Page 4 i I 1 Profile.out 2 68.84 26.00 3 84.86 37.96 4 95.43 54.95 5 95.62 56.00 Circle Center At x = 45.1 ; Y = 74.5 and Radius, 54.0 1.278 *** Failure surface Specified By 5 Coordinate Points Point x-surf Y-Surf No. (ft) (ft) 1 53.78 24.41 2 72.95 30.11 3 89.60 41.19 4 102.26 56.67 5 104.43 62.00 Circle Center At x = 44.4 ; Y = 91.0 and Radius, 67.3 II� 1.280 *** I Failure surface specified By 5 Coordinate Points Point x-Surf Y-Surf No. ft ft C ) C ) 1 45.33 16.95 2 62.99 26.34 3 79. 56 37. 54 4 94.87 50.41 II 5 106.04 62.00 Circle Center At x = -35.2 ; Y = 189.6 and Radius, 190. 5 *** 1.287 *** Failure Surface specified By 5 Coordinate Points Point x-Surf Y-Surf No. (ft) (ft) I 1 49. 56 20.68 2 67.39 29.73 3 84.25 40.49 4 99.97 52.85 5 109. 51 62.00 Circle Center At x = -33.4 ; Y = 206.3 and Radius, 203.3 Page 5 �I I I � Q Profile.out ** 1.300 ** Y A x I 5 F T 0.00 16.88 33.75 50.63 67.50 84.38 x0.00 +--*-- ---+---------+---------+---------+---------+ - 1/1 /2 16.88 + - .2/3 A 33.75 + *4*4 1 x 50.63 + 3 - . . 8 _ g - . . . . . . . 512 I 67. 50 + . . . 43 0 . . 8. . . . . . . . 69. . . 512 5 84.38 + . . . . .3.0 8 . 6 * . . . 512.9 7 . . . . .344/5 101.25 + . . . . . . 0 *5/ . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 F 118.13 + T 135.00 + j Page 6 I