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DevCo, Inc. ES-6516 <br /> April 1, 2019 Page 3 <br /> Subsurface <br /> An ESNW representative observed, logged, and sampled five borings, advanced within <br /> accessible locations of the property boundaries, on January 24, 2019, using a truck-mounted drill <br /> rig and operators retained by our firm. The borings were completed for purposes of assessment <br /> and classification of site soil and groundwater conditions. The approximate locations of the <br /> borings are depicted on Plate 2 (Boring Location Plan). Please refer to the boring logs provided <br /> in Appendix A for a more detailed description of subsurface conditions. Representative soil <br /> samples collected at the boring locations were evaluated in accordance with both Unified Soil <br /> Classification System (USCS) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) methods and <br /> procedures. <br /> Topsoil and Fill <br /> A topsoil horizon was not encountered during our January 2019 subsurface exploration. Given <br /> the current level of development, we do not anticipate a uniform topsoil horizon will be <br /> encountered during site earthwork activities. <br /> Silty sand fill was encountered at B-2 and B-5, extending to depths of about eight and three feet, <br /> respectively, below the existing ground surface elevation (bgs). The fill was generally observed <br /> in a medium dense and moist condition. We interpret the high Standard Penetration Test values <br /> in fill at B-2 to be representative of an obstruction during drilling. <br /> Native Soil <br /> Underlying topsoil, native soils were encountered primarily as silty sand with gravel (USCS: SM). <br /> Well-graded sand was observed at shallow depths within B-4 but appears to be isolated in extent. <br /> As such, silty sand with gravel should be considered the primary underlying soil type. In general, <br /> the silty sand was encountered in a very dense and moist condition. Native soils were observed <br /> extending to the maximum exploration depth of about 20.5 feet bgs. <br /> Geologic Setting <br /> The referenced geologic map resource identifies Vashon glacial till (Qvt) as underlying the site <br /> and surrounding area. According to the geologic map resource, the till is a nonsorted mixture of <br /> mud, sand, pebbles, cobbles, and boulders. Locally referred to as "hardpan", glacial till is <br /> overconsolidated and typically very compact due to the weight of the overriding ice during <br /> previous glaciation events. The referenced WSS resource identifies Alderwood-Urban land <br /> complex and Urban land designations (Map Unit Symbols: 5 and 78, respectively) as underlying <br /> the site and immediately adjacent areas. The Alderwood series is associated with glacial till <br /> plains. Designations of urban land indicates the area has been subject to historic grading <br /> modifications. Based on our field observations, native soils are consistent with local geologic <br /> mapping and soil survey designations of glacial till. <br /> Earth Solutions NW, LLC <br />