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Geotechnical Engineering Evaluation and Slide Repairs <br />1915 Mukilteo Boulevard <br />Everett, Washington <br />INTRODUCTION <br />This report presents the results of our geotechnical engineering investigation and evaluation of the <br />Robinson residence landslide in Everett, Washington. The project site is located at 1915 Mukilteo <br />Boulevard, as shown on the Vicinity Map in Figure 1. The purpose of this study is to explore and <br />characterize the site's surface and subsurface conditions and to provide geotechnical recommendations for <br />slope repair and stabilization. <br />The site contains a steep north -facing slope overlooking Possession Sound and is currently occupied by <br />an existing single-family residence. The residence is situated along the top of the steep slope. The slope <br />below the residence has experienced recept movement during the heavy rainfall of this past winter. As a <br />result of the slide, the portion of the slope directly to the north of the residence has an exposed, near - <br />vertical face of more than 10 feet high with the slide debris deposited on a relatively flatter bench below <br />the exposed face. Tension cracks are evident above the steep scarp. The remainder of the slope <br />(northeast and cast of the residence) has also experienced significant movement, evident by tension cracks <br />and subsidence of the material on the slope, although the majority, of the slope in this portion is still <br />covered with vegetation. Below the affected areas, the slope extends at a moderate to steep inclination <br />down to the existing railroad tracks along Possession Sound. For our use in preparing this report, we <br />have been provided with an untitled, undated site plan showing the property lines and existing site <br />features prepared by CG Engineering. <br />SCOPE <br />The purpose of this study is to explore and characterize the site surface and subsurface conditions, and <br />provide general recommendations for slope repairs and stabilization. Specifically, our scope of services <br />includes the following: <br />I. Review available soils and geologic maps of the area. <br />2. Explore the subsurface soil and groundwater conditions within the site with two <br />exploratory borings, each roughly 30 feet deep, usinS a portable drill rig. The drill rig <br />was subcontracted by NGA. <br />3. Map the slope and evaluate current slope stability conditions. <br />NELSON GEOTECHNICAL ASSOCIATES, INC. �a� <br />