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Final Summary Letter <br />Anderson Slope Stabilization <br />Everett, Washington <br />NGA File No. 816909 <br />May 14, 2010 <br />Page 3 <br />Detailed plans for the proposed wall, drainage, and slope restoration were prepare by CG Engineering and <br />Weland Resources, Inc. A soldier pile wall approximately 100 feet long with exposed heights varing <br />from 4 to 14 feel was installed at the top of the steep slope. One to two rows of tiebacks were also <br />installed within the wall, and the tiebacks varied in length from 34 to 52 feet. We provided construction <br />monitoring for the installation of the retaining wall, as documented in Field Reports #1 through #20 dated <br />November It, 2009 through December 15, 2009, which were submitted to you. <br />A bench was created in front of the wall to reduce the total height of the slope, and to remove some of the <br />material that was more susceptible to sliding. To control crosiou on this bench, and to stabilized the <br />exposed soil within the landslide area, heavy erosion control matting was placed on the exposed soil and <br />staked with metal stakes. After the matting was placed, native vegetation was planted on the slopes and <br />below the wall by Wetland Resources, Inc., as approved by the City. <br />'llte overall drainage for the site was improved after the installation of the retaining wall and erosion <br />control measures. It was determined through site investigation, that all of the downspouts, yard drains, <br />and footing drains were directed to a single pipe that previously transported the collected water to the <br />bottom of the slope. 'I'his pipe, however, extended onto the neighboring property (Lot 48) and was <br />ultimately severed by that property owner. As part of the drainage improvements, runoff from the <br />residence was directed into a new catch basin that was installed directly behind the wall. A new <br />lightlined pipe was extended from this catch hasin, down to the bottom of the slope. The new drain line <br />was placed within a 10-foot wide casement on Lot 49 with the permission of the property owner. A "T <br />dispersion pipe was attached to the end of the train line to act as an energy dissipater. I1te pipe was <br />secured to the slope by metal slakes. <br />To improve the overall stability of the slope, the large trees that were cut down on your property and Lot <br />49 were cut into smaller pieces and taken off site. Care was taken to not cause further disturbance to die <br />slope. Exposed soil was covered with jute netting, and additional vegetation was planted as agreed upon <br />by you, the City, and the I.ot 49 property owner. <br />NELSON GEOTECHN/CAL ASSOCIATES, INC. <br />