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, Earth Consultants Inc. <br /> i! j <br /> 41,11 Geotechnical Engineers.Geologists&Environmental Scientists <br /> January 13, 1999 E-8556 <br /> Costco Wholesale <br /> c/o Barghausen Consulting Engineers <br /> 18215 - 72nd Avenue South <br /> Kent, Washington 98032 <br /> Attention: Mr. Jay Grubb <br /> Dear Mr. Grubb: <br /> We are pleased to submit our report titled "Geotechnical Engineering Study, Proposed Costco <br /> Retail Gasoline Facility, 10200 - 19th Avenue Southeast, Everett, Washington." This report <br /> presents the results of our field exploration, selective laboratory tests, and engineering <br /> nalyses. The purpose and scope of our study was outlined in our November 30, 1998 <br /> roposal. <br /> In our opinion, development of the site as planned is feasible from a geotechnical standpoint. <br /> The critical geotechnical issues to be addressed are primarily related to foundation support for <br /> the proposed freestanding fueling canopy and controller enclosure, and providing a stable <br /> excavation for the proposed underground storage tanks. <br /> In our opinion, the proposed fueling canopy can be supported on conventional spread and <br /> continuous footings bearing on the competent native soils underlying the fill or on structural <br /> fill. The existing silty sand with gravel fill can be considered for use as structural fill, provided <br /> the fill can be compacted to the specifications of structural fill described in this report. The <br /> native soils should provide adequate support for the proposed underground storage tanks. We <br /> do not anticipate groundwater seepage will present major problems in the tank excavations. <br /> Recommendations for foundation support, excavations,and controlling groundwater seepage, <br /> if encountered, are presented in the following sections of this report. <br /> 1805-136th Place N.E.,Suite 201,Beilevue,Washington 98005 Bellevue(425)643-3780 FAX(425)746-0860 Toll Free(888)739-6670 <br />