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Geotechnical Engineering Evaluation NGA File No. 1008917 <br /> Cooley Smiles Commercial Development October 3,2017 <br /> Everett,Washington Page 2 <br /> 7. Provide recommendations for pavement subgrade. <br /> 8. Provide recommendations for site drainage and erosion control. <br /> 9. Determine feasibility of on-site stormwater infiltration. <br /> 10. Provide long-term design infiltration rates based on three, on-site Small-Scale Pilot <br /> Infiltration Tests (PITs) per the 2014 DOE Stormwater Manual. Location and depth of <br /> tests were determined by the civil engineer. Water for the test was provided by client. <br /> 11. Provide recommendations for infiltration system installation. <br /> 12. Document the results of our findings, conclusions, and recommendations in a written <br /> geotechnical report. <br /> SITE CONDITIONS <br /> Surface Conditions <br /> The site consists of three rectangular-shaped parcels covering a total area of approximately 1.03 acres. <br /> The ground surface within each of the properties is generally level to gently sloping. The northern parcel <br /> is occupied by an existing single-family residence. The central parcel is occupied by an existing <br /> commercial business structure. The southern parcel is occupied by an existing garage structure. Sparse to <br /> moderate landscaping plants and trees of varying maturity occupy the western margin of the property, and <br /> grass and weeds cover unpaved areas across the remaining portion of the properties. We did not observe <br /> surface water within the site during our visit on September 15, 2017. <br /> Subsurface Conditions <br /> Geology: The geologic units for this area are shown in the Geologic Map of the Everett 7.5-minute <br /> Quadrangle, Snohomish County. Washington,by James P. Minard (1985). The site is mapped as till of <br /> the Vashon Drift (Qvt). The glacial till is described as a compact diamict of mud, sand, pebbles, <br /> cobbles, and boulders. Our explorations generally encountered silty fine to medium sand with gravel <br /> soils consistent with the description of glacial till soils at depth. <br /> Explorations: The subsurface conditions within the site were explored on September 15, 2017 by <br /> excavating six test pits and three infiltration pits to depths ranging from 3.2 to 7.0 feet below the existing <br /> ground surface using a trackhoe. The approximate locations of our explorations are shown on the <br /> Schematic Site Plan in Figure 2. A geologist from NGA was present during the explorations, examined <br /> the soils and geologic conditions encountered, obtained samples of the different soil types, and <br /> maintained logs of the test pits. <br /> The soils were visually classified in general accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System, <br /> presented in Figure 3. The logs of our test pits are attached to this report and are presented as Figures 4 <br /> through 6. We present a brief summary of the subsurface conditions in the following paragraph. For a <br /> detailed description of the subsurface conditions,the logs of the test pits should be reviewed. <br /> NELSON GEOTECHNICAL ASSOCIATES, INC. <br />