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Underwood Gartland Everett, LLC ES-2232.02 <br /> February 6, 2015 Page 2 <br /> Site infrastructure improvements will include underground utility installations, stormwater <br /> facilities, and pavement areas. Stormwater generated from site impervious surfaces will be <br /> collected and conveyed to stormwater pond facilities. Final plans were being developed at the <br /> time this report was prepared. However, we expect the stormwater pond facilities will be <br /> located along the westerly margins of the site. The pond construction will also likely incorporate <br /> retaining wall structures consisting of modular block or rockery. <br /> If the above design assumptions are incorrect or change, ESNW should be contacted to review <br /> the recommendations in this report. ESNW should review the final design to verify that our <br /> geotechnical recommendations have been incorporated. <br /> SITE CONDITIONS <br /> Surface <br /> The subject property is located immediately north of the existing Cemex sand and gravel facility <br /> along Glenwood Avenue, in Everett, Washington. The 30 acre property was previously mined <br /> for sand and gravel, and subsequently filled. As described previously, the site was graded in <br /> the summer of 2012 in preparation of development and construction of two warehouse <br /> structures. As a result of the 2012 grading activities, surface topography throughout the site <br /> where development is planned is relatively flat to slightly undulating to accommodate drainage. <br /> Exposed earth surfaces throughout the building pad areas have been armored with crushed <br /> rock. Descending slope areas to the north and east of the development area are fully <br /> vegetated and stabilized. <br /> Existing Descending Slope Stability <br /> During the 2012 site grading activities, Cemex and their consultants implemented a stabilization <br /> plan for the descending slope areas to the north and east of the development area. Re-grading <br /> of the slopes to a 2H:1 V inclination and implementation of drainage controls were completed as <br /> part of the earlier 2012 earthwork activities. Permanent vegetation and erosion control <br /> elements were installed following the slope grading and stabilization. Based on our <br /> observations during and after implementation of the slope re-grading activities, the descending <br /> slopes adjacent to the proposed development area have been property stabilized. Based on <br /> our review of the current development plans, the proposed development activities will not <br /> adversely impact the stability of the existing descending slope areas. <br /> Subsurface <br /> Subsurface conditions throughout the site were explored through a series of borings and test <br /> pits previously acquired by GeoEngieers in November 2011. Please refer to the boring and test <br /> pit logs provided in Appendix A for a more detailed description of the subsurface conditions. <br /> The approximate locations of the test site are depicted on the Boring and Test Pit Location Plan <br /> (Plate 2). During the November 2011 investigation, ESNW representatives coordinated <br /> alongside with GeoEngineers to observe and document the findings of the investigation work. <br /> Earth Solutions NW,LLC <br />