Laserfiche WebLink
DevCo, Inc. <br />April 1, 2019 <br />Subsurface <br />ES-6516 <br />Page 3 <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 />