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Thomas i(elly JN 95192 June 7, 1995 Page 2 based upon !'r�e proposed constructfon and required design criteria, the s�te topography and access, the subsurface conditions revealed during excavation, the scope of work outlined in our proposal, and the time and budget constraints. Tha test pits were excavated on May 30, 1995 with a rubber-tired backhoe. A geotechnical engineer from our staff observed the excavation process, logged the test pits, and obtained representative samples of the soils encountered. "Grab" samples of selected subsurface soils were collected from the backhoe bucket. The Test Pit Logs are attached to this report as Plate 3. Both test pits encountered relatfvely clean sands. These sands were fine- to madium-grained and loose near the ground surface, becoming medium•dense at a depth of 6 to 7 feet below the ground suriace. The near-surface sands contained organics and woo� fragments. This topsoil layer varied from 1 to 3 feet in depth at the locations explored, The finai logs represent our interpretations of the field logs and laboratory tesis. The logs provide specific subsurtace informatfon only at the locations tested. The relative densities and moisture descriptions indicated on the test pit logs are interpretive descriptions based on the conditions observed during excavation. The cornpaction of backfill was not in the scope of our services. Loose soils will therefore be tound in ihe area of the test pits. If this presents a problem, the backfill will need to be removed and replaced with structural fili during construction. G�Qs�ndv�tateL No groundwater seepage was observed in the test pits. It should be noted that groundwater levels vary seasonelly with rainfall and other factors. However, due to the permeable nature of the soil: .ve anticipate that groundwater will not be found during construction. CONCLUSIQL`L�AND}3ECOMMEND1gILQLIS_ �@IIS'f�l � The site has been classified by the City of Everett as em�ironmentally sensitive due to the slope south and west of the proposed house site. The city requires a buHar of 25 feet from the top, toe, and sides of steeper slopes. However, a provision in the city's ordinance allows 1or the moditication oi the bufter zone. The modification should not adversely affect the stability of the slope. We were provided with a leKer to you irom the City o} Everett's Pianning and Community Development Department dated May 23, 1995. In the letter, the Gf:O'11iC1 I CONSUI:I:\N'IS,INC.