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S � SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
T SOIL & TESTING, INC.
6280 Riverdale Street, San Diego, CA 92120
P.O. Box 600627, San Diego, CA 92160 -0627
619- 280 -4321, FAX 619 - 280 -4717
March 8, 1996
DuVivier Construction SCS &T 9511240
285 North El Camino Real, Suite 212 Report No. 3
Encinitas, California 92024
SUBJECT: Grading Operation, Lot 29, Olivecrest Drive, Encinitas, California.
REFERENCE: "Updated Geotechnical Report, Lot 29;" Southern California Soil and Testing,
Inc.; November 27, 1995.
Gentlemen:
In accordance with your request, we have prepared this letter to confirm that Southern California
Soil and Testing, Inc., performed testing and observation services during the grading operation of
the subject lot. The grading operation was performed in compliance with the minimum
recommendations provided in the referenced report. It is our opinion that the lot is ready to
receive the proposed improvements.
The foundation recommendations provided in the referenced report are still appropriate and should
be implemented. However, since the cut portions of the lot were not undercut, all footings should
be founded on formational soils.
If you should have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
This opportunity to be of professional service is sincerely appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SOIL & TESTING, INC.
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PASCO ENGINEERING, INC.
535 NORTH HIGHWAY 101, SUITE A
SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075
(619) 259 -8212 WAYNE A. PASCO
FAX (619) 259 -4812 R.C.E. 29577
October 31, 1995 PE 658
City of Encinitas
505 So. Vulcan Avenue
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Attn: Blair Knoll,
NOV 1 1995
RE: LOT 29 MAP 11529 (GRADING PLAN) ENGINEERING SERVICES
CITY OF ENCINITAS
Dear Mr. Knoll:
The purpose of this letter is to address the impact of the storm runoff on the drainage system proposed on
the above referenced Grading Plan.
The total runoff as determined by the attached calculations is 0.73 cfs. This runoff is the confluenced
value of all of the upstream sub - basins. The largest sub -basin generated 0.27 cfs. This flow is intercepted,
contained, and conveyed in an earthen swale to a 12" x 12" plastic area drain. the capacity of the area
drain is figured using the formula: Q =3.OP Dr.S = 3.0 (4)(1) = 12 cfs where Q = capacity (cfs), P =
perimeter and D = depth of headwater available. Divide 12 cfs by 2 to allow for the grate. The resulting
capacity is 6 cfs/grate. Therefore, 12" x 12" grate is adequate. The flow depth of 0.73 cfs in a 6" PVC
pipe is 3.1" deep. Therefore 6" PVC is adequate to convey Q roo to the point of discharge. Finally, the
velocity of Qroo at the point of discharge is 7.3 ft /sec. Therefore, a type 2 rip -rap energy dissipater per
S.D.R. S.D. D -40 with No. 2 backing, 1 foot thick with one layer of woven filter fabric 3 feet wide x 6 feet
long is adequate to slow down and spread out the concentrated flows to non - erosive level, (see
calculations attached).
It is the professional opinion of Pasco Engineering that the drainage system as shown on the above
referenced Grading Plan is adequate to intercept, contain, and convey Qroo to the proposed point of
discharge.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
Very truly yours FESS/
PASCO ENGINEERING, INC. ��p e �F A. pN'�! F
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RATIONAL METHOD HYDROLOGY COMPUTER PROGRAM PACKAGE
Reference: SAN DIEGO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
1985,1981 HYDROLOGY MANUAL
(c) Copyright 1982 -92 Advanced Engineering Software (aes)
Ver. 1.3A Release Date: 3/06/92 License ID 1388
Analysis prepared by:
Pasco Engineering, Inc.
535 North Highway 101, Suite A
Solana Beach, CA. 92075
Ph. (619) 259 -8212 fax: (619) 259 -4812
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** DESCRIPTION OF STUDY * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * **
* Hydrology Analysis: Duvivier Residence, Lot 29- Olive Crest. PE 658
* 100 YEAR STORM 10 -31 -95 MS
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FILE NAME: 658A.DAT
TIME /DATE OF STUDY: 14:31 10/31/1995
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USER SPECIFIED HYDROLOGY AND HYDRAULIC MODEL INFORMATION:
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1985 SAN DIEGO MANUAL CRITERIA
USER SPECIFIED STORM EVENT(YEAR) = 100.00
6 -HOUR DURATION PRECIPITATION (INCHES) = 2
SPECIFIED MINIMUM PIPE SIZE(INCH) = 3.00
SPECIFIED PERCENT OF GRADIENTS(DECIMAL) TO USE FOR FRICTION SLOPE _ .95
SAN DIEGO HYDROLOGY MANUAL "C"- VALUES USED
NOTE: ONLY PEAK CONFLUENCE VALUES CONSIDERED
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FLOW PROCESS FROM NODE 5.10 TO NODE 5.00 IS CODE = 21
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» »> RATIONAL METHOD INITIAL SUBAREA ANALYSIS « «<
SOIL CLASSIFICATION IS "D"
SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT RUNOFF COEFFICIENT = .5500
INITIAL SUBAREA FLOW- LENGTH = 110.00
UPSTREAM ELEVATION = 231.00
DOWNSTREAM ELEVATION = 228.50
ELEVATION DIFFERENCE = 2.50
URBAN SUBAREA OVERLAND TIME OF FLOW(MINUTES) = 7.898
100 YEAR RAINFALL INTENSITY(INCH /HOUR) = 5.493
SUBAREA RUNOFF(CFS) _ .27
TOTAL AREA(ACRES) _ .09 TOTAL RUNOFF(CFS) _ .27
FLOW PROCESS FROM NODE 5.00 TO NODE 4.00 IS CODE = 3
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>>>>>COMPUTE PIPEFLOW TRAVELTIME THRU SUBAREA<<<<<
>>>>>USING COMPUTER-ESTIMATED PIPESIZE (NON-PRESSURE FLOW) « «<
DEPTH OF FLOW IN 6.0 INCH PIPE IS 3.0 INCHES
PIPEFLOW VELOCITY(FEET/SEC.) = 2.8
UPSTREAM NODE ELEVATION = 227.50
DOWNSTREAM NODE ELEVATION = 226.50
FLOWLENGTH(FEET) = 100.00 MANNING'S N = .013
ESTIMATED PIPE DIAMETER(INCH) = 6.00 NUMBER OF PIPES = 1
PIPEFLOW THRU SUBAREA(CFS) .27
TRAVEL TIME(MIN.) .59 TC(MIN.) = 8.49
FLOW PROCESS FROM NODE 5.00 TO NODE 4.00 IS CODE
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>>>>>DESIGNATE INDEPENDENT STREAM FOR CONFLUENCE<<<<<
TOTAL NUMBER OF STREAMS = 2
CONFLUENCE VALUES USED FOR INDEPENDENT STREAM 1 ARE:
TIME OF CONCENTRATION(MIN.) = 8.49
RAINFALL INTENSITY(INCH/HR) = 5.24
TOTAL STREAM AREA(ACRES) = .09
PEAK FLOW RATE(CFS) AT CONFLUENCE .27
FLOW PROCESS FROM NODE 4.10 TO NODE 4.00 IS CODE = 21
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>>>>>RATIONAL METHOD INITIAL SUBAREA ANALYSIS<<<<<
SOIL CLASSIFICATION IS "D
SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT RUNOFF COEFFICIENT = .5500
INITIAL SUBAREA FLOW-LENGTH = 50.00
UPSTREAM ELEVATION = 229.00
DOWNSTREAM ELEVATION = 228.50
ELEVATION DIFFERENCE = .50
URBAN SUBAREA OVERLAND TIME OF FLOW(MINUTES) = 7.000
100 YEAR RAINFALL INTENSITY(INCH/HOUR) = 5.938
SUBAREA RUNOFF(CFS) .13
TOTAL AREA(ACRES) .04 TOTAL RUNOFF(CFS) .13
FLOW PROCESS FROM NODE 4.10 TO NODE 4.00 IS CODE = I
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>>>>>DESIGNATE INDEPENDENT STREAM FOR CONFLUENCE<<<<<
>>>>>AND COMPUTE VARIOUS CONFLUENCED STREAM VALUES<<<<<
TOTAL NUMBER OF STREAMS = 2
CONFLUENCE VALUES USED FOR INDEPENDENT STREAM 2 ARE:
TIME OF CONCENTRATION(MIN.) = 7.00
RAINFALL INTENSITY(INCH /HR) = 5.94
TOTAL STREAM AREA(ACRES) = .04
PEAK FLOW RATE(CFS) AT CONFLUENCE _ .13
** CONFLUENCE DATA **
STREAM RUNOFF Tc INTENSITY AREA
NUMBER (CFS) (MIN.) (INCH /HOUR) (ACRE)
1 .27 8.49 5.2.44 .09
2 .13 7.00 5.938 .04
RAINFALL INTENSITY AND TIME OF CONCENTRATION RATIO
CONFLUENCE FORMULA USED FOR 2 STREAMS.
** PEAK FLOW RATE TABLE **
STREAM RUNOFF Tc INTENSITY
NUMBER (CFS) (MIN.) (INCH /HOUR)
1 .37 7.00 5.938
2 .39 8.49 5.244
COMPUTED CONFLUENCE ESTIMATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
PEAK FLOW RATE(CFS) _ .39 Tc(MIN.) = 8.49
TOTAL AREA(ACRES) _ .13
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FLOW PROCESS FROM NODE 4.00 TO NODE 3.00 IS CODE = 3
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» » >COMPUTE PIPEFLOW TRAVELTIME THRU SUBAREA « «<
» » >USING COMPUTER - ESTIMATED PIPESIZE (NON - PRESSURE FLOW) « «<
DEPTH OF FLOW IN 3.0 INCH PIPE IS 2.3 INCHES
PIPEFLOW VELOCITY(FEET /SEC.) = 9.6
UPSTREAM NODE ELEVATION = 226.50
DOWNSTREAM NODE ELEVATION = 219.60
FLOWLENGTH(FEET) = 30.00 MANNING'S N = .013
ESTIMATED PIPE DIAMETER(INCH) = 3.00 NUMBER OF PIPES = 1
PIPEFLOW THRU SUBAREA(CFS) _ .39
TRAVEL TIME(MIN.) _ .05 TC(MIN.) = 8.54
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FLOW PROCESS FROM NODE 4.00 TO NODE 3.00 IS CODE = 1
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» » >DESIGNATE INDEPENDENT STREAM FOR CONFLUENCE««<
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TOTAL NUMBER OF STREAMS = 2
CONFLUENCE VALUES USED FOR INDEPENDENT STREAM 1 ARE:
TIME OF CONCENTRATION(MIN.) = 8.54
RAINFALL INTENSITY(INCH /HR) = 5.22
TOTAL STREAM AREA(ACRES) = .13
PEAK FLOW RATE(CFS) AT CONFLUENCE _ .39
FLOW PROCESS FROM NODE 3.10 TO NODE 3.00 IS CODE = 21
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>>>>>RATIONAL METHOD INITIAL SUBAREA ANALYSIS<<<<<
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SOIL CLASSIFICATION IS "D"
SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT RUNOFF COEFFICIENT = .5500
INITIAL SUBAREA FLOW-LENGTH = 20.00
UPSTREAM ELEVATION = 220.80
DOWNSTREAM ELEVATION = 220.60
ELEVATION DIFFERENCE = .20
URBAN SUBAREA OVERLAND TIME OF FLOW(MINUTES) = 4.427
TIME OF CONCENTRATION ASSUMED AS 5-MINUTES
100 YEAR RAINFALL INTENSITY(INCH/HOUR) = 7.377
SUBAREA RUNOFF(CFS) .12
TOTAL AREA(ACRES) .03 TOTAL RUNOFF(CFS) .12
FLOW PROCESS FROM NODE 3.10 TO NODE 3.00 IS CODE = 1
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>>>>>DESIGNATE INDEPENDENT STREAM FOR CONFLUENCE<<<<<
>>>>>AND COMPUTE VARIOUS CONFLUENCED STREAM VALUES<<<<<
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TOTAL NUMBER OF STREAMS = 2
CONFLUENCE VALUES USED FOR INDEPENDENT STREAM 2 ARE:
TIME OF CONCENTRATION(MIN.) = 5.00
RAINFALL INTENSITY(INCH/HR) = 7.38
TOTAL STREAM AREA(ACRES) = .03
PEAK FLOW RATE(CFS) AT CONFLUENCE .12
** CONFLUENCE DATA **
STREAM RUNOFF Tc INTENSITY AREA
NUMBER (CFS) (MIN.) (INCH/HOUR) (ACRE)
1 .39 8.54 5.223 .13
2 .12 5.00 7.377 .03
RAINFALL INTENSITY AND TIME OF CONCENTRATION RATIO
CONFLUENCE FORMULA USED FOR 2 STREAMS.
** PEAK FLOW RATE TABLE **
STREAM RUNOFF Tc INTENSITY
NUMBER (CFS) (MIN.) (INCH/HOUR)
1 .40 5.00 7.377
2 .47 8.54 5.223
COMPUTED CONFLUENCE ESTIMATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
PEAK FLOW RATE(CFS) .47 Tc(MIN.) = 8.54
TOTAL AREA(ACRES) .16
FLOW PROCESS FROM NODE 3.00 TO NODE 2.00 IS CODE = 3
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» » >COMPUTE PIPEFLOW TRAVELTIME THRU SUBAREA ««<
» » >USING COMPUTER - ESTIMATED PIPESIZE (NON- PRESSURE FLOW) ««<
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DEPTH OF FLOW IN 6.0 INCH PIPE IS 2.7 INCHES
PIPEFLOW VELOCITY(FEET /SEC.) = 5.4
UPSTREAM NODE ELEVATION = 219.60
DOWNSTREAM NODE ELEVATION = 218.00
FLOWLENGTH(FEET) = 40.00 MANNING'S N = .013
ESTIMATED PIPE DIAMETER(INCH) = 6.00 NUMBER OF PIPES = 1
PIPEFLOW THRU SUBAREA(CFS) _ .47
TRAVEL TIME(MIN.,) _ .12 TC(MIN.) = 8.66
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FLOW PROCESS FROM NODE 3.00 TO NODE 2.00 IS CODE = 1
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» » >DESIGNATE INDEPENDENT STREAM FOR CONFLUENCE««<
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TOTAL NUMBER OF STREAMS = 3
CONFLUENCE VALUES USED FOR INDEPENDENT STREAM 1 ARE:
TIME OF CONCENTRATION(MIN.) = 8.66
RAINFALL INTENSITY(INCH /HR) = 5.18
TOTAL STREAM AREA(ACRES) = .16
PEAK FLOW RATE(CFS) AT CONFLUENCE _ .47
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FLOW PROCESS FROM NODE 3.10 TO NODE 2.00 IS CODE = 21
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» » >RATIONAL METHOD INITIAL SUBAREA ANALYSIS « «<
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SOIL CLASSIFICATION IS "D"
SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT RUNOFF COEFFICIENT = .5500
INITIAL SUBAREA FLOW - LENGTH = 20.00
UPSTREAM ELEVATION = 220.80
DOWNSTREAM ELEVATION = 219.00
ELEVATION DIFFERENCE = 1.80
URBAN SUBAREA OVERLAND TIME OF FLOW(MINUTES) = 2.129
*CAUTION: SUBAREA SLOPE EXCEEDS COUNTY NOMOGRAPH
DEFINITION. EXTRAPOLATION OF NOMOGRAPH USED.
TIME OF CONCENTRATION ASSUMED AS 5- MINUTES
100 YEAR RAINFALL INTENSITY(INCH /HOUR) = 7.377
SUBAREA RUNOFF(CFS) _ .12
TOTAL AREA(ACRES) _ .03 TOTAL RUNOFF(CFS) _ .12
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FLOW PROCESS FROM NODE 3.10 TO NODE 2.00 IS CODE = 1
»» >DESIGNATE INDEPENDENT STREAM FOR CONFLUENCE««<
TOTAL NUMBER OF STREAMS = 3
CONFLUENCE VALUES USED FOR INDEPENDENT STREAM 2 ARE:
TIME OF CONCENTRATION(MIN.) = 5.00
RAINFALL INTENSITY(INCH/HR) = 7.38
TOTAL STREAM AREA(ACRES) = .03
PEAK FLOW RATE(CFS) AT CONFLUENCE .12
FLOW PROCESS FROM NODE 5.10 TO NODE 6.00 IS CODE = 21
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>>>>>RATIONAL METHOD INITIAL SUBAREA ANALYSIS<<<<<
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SOIL CLASSIFICATION IS I'D"
SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT RUNOFF COEFFICIENT = .5500
INITIAL SUBAREA FLOW-LENGTH = 45.00
UPSTREAM ELEVATION = 231.00
DOWNSTREAM ELEVATION = 227.50
ELEVATION DIFFERENCE = 3.50
URBAN SUBAREA OVERLAND TIME OF FLOW(MINUTES) = 3.352
*CAUTION: SUBAREA SLOPE EXCEEDS COUNTY NOMOGRAPH
DEFINITION. EXTRAPOLATION OF NOMOGRAPH USED.
TIME OF CONCENTRATION ASSUMED AS 5-MINUTES
100 YEAR RAINFALL INTENSITY(INCH/HOUR) = 7.377
SUBAREA RUNOFF(CFS) .24
TOTAL AREA(ACRES) .06 TOTAL RUNOFF(CFS) .24
FLOW PROCESS FROM NODE 6.00 TO NODE 2.00 IS CODE = 3
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>>>>>COMPUTE PIPEFLOW TRAVELTIME THRU SUBAREA<<<<<
>>>>>USING COMPUTER-ESTIMATED PIPESIZE (NON-PRESSURE FLOW) ««<
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DEPTH OF FLOW IN 3.0 INCH PIPE IS 1.8 INCHES
PIPEFLOW VELOCITY(FEET/SEC.) = 7.9
UPSTREAM NODE ELEVATION = 226.50
DOWNSTREAM NODE ELEVATION = 218.00
FLOWLENGTH(FEET) = 47.00 MANNING'S N = .013
ESTIMATED PIPE DIAMETER(INCH) = 3.00 NUMBER OF PIPES = I
PIPEFLOW THRU SUBAREA(CFS) .24
TRAVEL TIME(MIN.) .10 TC(MIN.) = 5.10
FLOW PROCESS FROM NODE 6.00 TO NODE 2.00 IS CODE = 1
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>>>>>DESIGNATE INDEPENDENT STREAM FOR CONFLUENCE<<<<<
>>>>>AND COMPUTE VARIOUS CONFLUENCED STREAM VALUES<<<<<
TOTAL NUMBER OF STREAMS = 3
CONFLUENCE VALUES USED FOR INDEPENDENT STREAM 3 ARE:
TIME OF CONCENTRATION(MIN.) = 5.10
RAINFALL INTENSITY(INCH/HR) = 7.28
TOTAL STREAM AREA(ACRES) = .06
PEAK FLOW RATE(CFS) AT CONFLUENCE .24
** CONFLUENCE DATA **
STREAM RUNOFF Tc INTENSITY AREA
NUMBER (CFS) (MIN.) (INCH /HOUR) (ACRE)
1 .47 8.66 5.175 .16
2 .12 5.00 7.377 .16
3 .24 5.10 7.285 .06
RAINFALL INTENSITY AND TIME OF CONCENTRATION RATIO
CONFLUENCE FORMULA USED FOR 3 STREAMS.
** PEAK FLOW RATE TABLE **
STREAM RUNOFF Tc INTENSITY
NUMBER (CFS) (MIN.) (INCH /HOUR)
1 .69 5.00 7.377
2 .70 5.10 7.285
3 .73 8.66 5.175
COMPUTED CONFLUENCE ESTIMATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
PEAK FLOW RATE(CFS) _ .73 Tc(MIN.) = 8.66
TOTAL AREA(ACRES) _ .25
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FLOW PROCESS FROM NODE 2.00 TO NODE 1.00 IS CODE = 3
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» » >USING COMPUTER - ESTIMATED PIPESIZE (NON - PRESSURE FLOW) « «<
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DEPTH OF FLOW IN 6.0 INCH PIPE IS 3.1 INCHES
PIPEFLOW VELOCITY(FEET /SEC.) = 7.3
UPSTREAM NODE ELEVATION = 218.00
DOWNSTREAM NODE ELEVATION = 214.00
FLOWLENGTH(FEET) = 60.00 MANNING'S N = .013
ESTIMATED PIPE DIAMETER(INCH) = 6.00 NUMBER OF PIPES = 1
PIPEFLOW THRU SUBAREA(CFS) _ .73
TRAVEL TIME(MIN.) _ .14 TC(MIN.) = 8.80
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END OF STUDY SUMMARY:
PEAK FLOW RATE(CFS) _ .73 Tc(MIN.) = 8.80
TOTAL AREA(ACRES) _ .25
END OF RATIONAL METHOD ANALYSIS
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1 UPDATED GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
LOT 29 OLIVECREST DRIVE
1 ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA
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1 PREPARED FOR:
i DuVIVIER CONSTRUCTION
285 NORTH EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 212
1 ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA 92024
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1 DEC 0 519
ENGII`IEOM-
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PREPARED BY:
SOUTHERN SOU N CALIFORNIA SOIL AND TESTING, INC.
1 6280 RIVERDALE STREET
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92120
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1 Providing Professional Engineering Services Since 1959
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' t v-1 SOIL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
& TESTING, INC.
' 6280 Riverdale Street, San Diego, CA 92120
P.O. Box 600627, San Diego, CA 92160 -0627
619 - 280.4321, FAX 619 - 280 -4717
November 27 1995
DuVivier Construction SCS &T 9511240
285 North El Camino Real, Suite 212 Report No. 1
Encinitas, California 92024
SUBJECT: Updated Geotechnical Report, Lot 29, Olivecrest Drive, Encinitas, California.
' REFERENCES: 1) "Grading and Erosion Control Plan for Duvivier Residence;" Pasko
Engineering; undated.
' 2) "Report of As -Built Geology and Field Observations, and Relative
Compaction Tests, Proposed Shell ey-Ol ivenhain Subdivision;" Southern
California Soil and Testing, Inc.; Project No. 8811059, Report No. 4,
dated August 25, 1986.
3) "Report of Geotechnical Investigation, Proposed Shell ey-Ol ivenhain
' Subdivision;" Southern California Soil and Testing, Inc.; Project No.
25086, Report No. 1, dated May 22, 1984.
' Gentlemen:
In accordance with your request, we have prepared this updated geotechnical report for the subject
' site. The scope of our work consisted of a review of the referenced reports and grading plan, a
site visit by a member of our engineering staff and providing site preparation and foundation
' recommendations for the subject project.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
' It is our understanding that the subject site will be developed to receive a one and two story split
level residential structure of masonry and wood -frame construction. Shallow foundations and
conventional slab -on -grade floor systems are anticipated. Masonry retaining walls up to ten feet
high are proposed. Grading will consist of cuts and fills up to nine feet and six feet deep,
' respectively.
SITE DESCRIPTION
The subject site is located at the southern terminus of Olivecrest Drive, in the Olivenhain area of
the City of Encinitas, California. The site is presently vacant and is surrounded by residential
me
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' structures to the north and southwest, by Olivecrest Drive to the northwest, and vacant land to the
east and southeast. The site consists of Lot 29 Map 11529. The subdivision was mass graded in
' 1986. However, this lot was left essentially undisturbed.
SOIL DESCRIPTION
It is anticipated that the site is underlain by minor fill, topsoil /slopewash and Torrey Sandstones.
' Minor fill soils associated with the construction of Olivecrest Drive may exist at the northwestern
corner of the site. The rest of the site is underlain by topsoil /slopewash deposits. Typically, this
' material consists of loose silty sands and clayey silty sands and should not exceed an estimated four
feet in depth. Torrey Sandstone deposits underlie the surficial soils. These deposits typically
consist of dense to very dense silty sands.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
GENERAL
In general, no geotechnical conditions were encountered which would preclude the development
' of the site as presently proposed, provided the recommendations presented herein are followed.
GRADING
SITE PREPARATION: Site preparation should begin with the removal of existing vegetation and
deleterious matter from the area of the site to be developed. Existing fill and loose surficial
' deposits underlying proposed fill areas and settlement - sensitive improvements should be removed
to firm formational soils. The bottom of the excavation should be scarified to a depth of 12 inches,
moisture conditioned and compacted to at least 90 percent as determined in accordance with ASTM
D1557 -91, Method A or C. The soil removed should then be replaced as compacted fill.
' Minimum horizontal removal limits of this operation should be four feet away from the perimeter
of the improvements or the property line, whichever is less.
UNDERCUT: The cut ortion of the ad should be undercut to a depth of three feet from finish
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' pad grade. The bottom of the excavation should be sloped toward the fill portion of the pad.
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' SURFACE DRAINAGE: It is recommended that all surface drainage be directed away from the
structure and top of slopes. Ponding of water should not be allowed adjacent to foundations. Rain
gutters should be connected to appropriate drainage devices.
EARTHWORK: All earthwork and grading contemplated for site preparation should be
accomplished in accordance with the attached Recommended Grading Specifications and Special
Provisions. All special site preparation recommendations presented in the sections above will
supersede those in the standard Recommended Grading Specifications. All embankments, structural
' fill and fill should be compacted to at least 90 percent relative compaction at or slightly over
optimum moisture content. Utility trench backfill within five feet of the proposed structures and
' beneath asphalt pavements should be compacted to a minimum of 90 percent of its maximum dry
density. The maximum dry density of each soil type should be determined in accordance with
ASTM Test D- 1557 -91, Method A or C.
' SLOPE STABILITY
' GENERAL: Although no significant slopes are anticipated, it is our opinion that fill slopes
constructed at a 2:1 (horizontal to vertical) inclination will possess an adequate factor -of- safety with
respect to deep seated rotational failure to a height of at least ten feet provided the
' recommendations of this report are implemented.
r TEMPORARY CUT SLOPES: Temporary cut slopes exposing formational soils should be
constructed at a 0.5:1 (horizontal to vertical) inclination. Slopes exposing loose surficial soils or
' compacted fill should be constructed at a 1:1 and 0.75:1 inclination, respectively. All temporary
cut slopes should be observed by a representative from our office to ascertain whether unforeseen
I adverse conditions are encountered. No surcharge loads such as soil stockpile should be placed
within a distance from the top of slopes equal to eight feet.
FOUNDATIONS
GENERAL: Shallow foundations may be utilized for the support of the proposed structure. The
' footings should have a minimum depth of 18 inches below lowest adjacent finish pad grade. A
minimum width of 12 inches and 24 inches is recommended for continuous and isolated footings,
' respectively. A bearing capacity of 2000 psf may be assumed for said footings. This bearing
capacity may be increased by one -third when considering wind and /or seismic forces. Footings
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located adjacent to or within slopes should be extended to a depth such that a minimum distance
of seven feet exists between the footings and the face of the slope. In addition, for retaining wall
' footings in similar conditions, a minimum setback of ten feet should exist between the footing and
the portion of the footing developing passive pressures.
REINFORCEMENT: Both exterior and interior continuous footings should be reinforced with
one No. 5 bar positioned near the bottom of the footing and one No. 5 bar positioned near the top
of the footing. This reinforcement is based on soil characteristics and is not intended to be in lieu
of reinforcement necessary to satisfy structural considerations.
' CONCRETE SLABS -ON- GRADE: Concrete slabs -on -grade should have a thickness of four.
inches and be reinforced with at least No. 3 reinforcing bars placed at 18 inches on center each
' way. The bars should bend down at least 12 inches into the perimeter footings and should be
positioned at mid - height in the slab. The slab should be underlain by a four -inch blanket of clean,
poorly graded, coarse sand or crushed rock. This blanket should consist of 100 percent material
passing the half -inch screen and no more than ten percent and five percent passing #100 and #200,
' respectively. Where moisture sensitive floor coverings are planned, a visqueen barrier should be
placed on top of the sand layer. A two - inch -thick layer of silty sand should be placed over the
visqueen to allow proper concrete curing.
EXTERIOR SLABS -ON- GRADE: Exterior slabs should have a minimum thickness of four
inches. Walks or slabs exceeding five feet in width should be reinforced with 6 "x6 "- W2.9xW2.9
(6 "x6 "-6/6) welded wire mesh and provided with weakened plane joints. Any slabs between five
and ten feet should be provided with longitudinal weakened plane joints at the center lines. Slabs
exceeding ten feet in width should be provided with a weakened plane joint located three feet inside
1 the exterior perimeter as indicated on attached Plate Number 1. Both traverse and longitudinal
weakened plane joints should be constructed as detailed in Plate Number 1. Exterior slabs adjacent
to doors and garage openings should be connected to the footings by dowels consisting of No. 3
reinforcing bars placed at 24 -inch intervals extending 12 inches into the footing and the slab.
EXPANSIVE CHARACTERISTICS: It is anticipated that the prevailing foundation soils are
' nondetrimentally expansive. The recommendations presented in this report are applicable to this
condition. The expansive potential of the foundation soils should be verified during grading
' operations.
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' SETTLEMENT CHARACTERISTICS: The anticipated total and /or differential settlements for
the proposed structure may be considered to be within tolerable limits provided the
' recommendations presented in this report are followed. It should be recognized that minor cracks
normally occur in concrete slabs and foundations due to shrinkage during curing or redistribution
of stresses and some cracks may be anticipated. Such cracks are not necessarily an indication of
excessive vertical movements.
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GRADING AND FOUNDATION PLAN REVIEW
The radin and foundation plans should be submitted to this office for review to ascertain that the
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necessary due to changes in the development scheme.
' EARTH RETAINING WALLS
FOUNDATIONS: The minimum foundation recommendations presented in the foundation section
of this report are also applicable for retaining walls. However, a minimum foundation depth of
12 inches may be utilized.
PASSIVE PRESSURE: The passive pressure for the prevailing soil conditions may be considered
to be 350 pounds per square foot per foot of depth. This pressure may be increased one -third for
( seismic loading. The coefficient of friction for concrete to soil may be assumed to be 0.35 for the
resistance to lateral movement. When combining frictional and passive resistance, the friction
should be reduced by one -third. The upper 12 inches of soil should not be considered when
calculating passive pressures for exterior walls.
ACTIVE PRESSURE: The active soil pressure for the design of unrestrained earth retaining
structures with level backfills may be assumed to be equivalent to the pressure of a fluid weighing
32 pounds per cubic foot. For restrained walls, a soil pressure of 52 pcf should be assumed.
' These pressures do not consider any other surcharge. If any are anticipated, this office should be
contacted for the necessary increase in soil pressure. This value assume a granular and drained
' backfill condition. Waterproofing specifications and details should be provided by the project
architect. A typical wall subdrain detail is provided on the attached Plate Number 2.
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WATERPROOFING AND SUBDRAIN OBSERVATION: The geotechnical engineer should
be requested to verify that waterproofing has been applied and that the subdrain has been properly
' installed. However, unless specifically asked to do so, we will not verify proper application of the
waterproofing.
BACKFILL: All backfill soils should be compacted to at least 90% relative compaction.
Expansive or clayey soils should not be used for backfill material. The wall should not be
backfiiled until the masonry has reached an adequate strength.
FACTOR OF SAFETY: The above values with the exception of the allowable soil bearing
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pressure, do not include a factor of safety. Appropriate factors of safety should be incorporated
into the design to prevent the walls from overturning and sliding.
' If you should have any questions regarding this report, please do not hesitate to contact this office.
This opportunity to be of professional service is sincerely appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
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IC I , APPENDIX
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SCS &T 9511240 November 27, 1995 Appendix, Page 1
LOT 29 OLIVECREST DRIVE, ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDED GRADING SPECIFICATIONS - GENERAL PROVISIONS
GENERALINTENT
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The intent of these specifications is to establish procedures for clearing, compacting natural ground,
r preparing areas to be filled, and placing and compacting fill soils to the lines and grades shown on the
accepted plans. The recommendations contained in the preliminary geotechnical investigation report
I and /or the attached Special provisions are a part of the Recommended Grading Specifications and shall
supersede the provisions contained hereinafter in the case of conflict. These specifications shall only be
used in conjunction with the geotechnical report for which they are a part. No deviation from these
specifications will be allowed, except where specified in the geotechnical report or in other written
communication signed by the Geotechnical Engineer.
OBSERVATION AND TESTING
Southern California Soil & Testing, Inc., shall be retained as the Geotechnical Engineer to observe and
test the earthwork in accordance with these specifications. It will be necessary that the Geotechnical
Engineer or his representative provide adequate observation so that my may provided his opinion as to
whether or not the work was accomplished as specified. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor
to assist the Geotechnical Engineer and to keep him appraised of work schedules, changes and new
information and data so that he may provided these opinions. In the event that any unusual conditions
not covered by the special provisions or preliminary geotechnical report are encountered during the
grading operations. The Geotechnical Engineer shall be contacted for further recommendations.
If, in the opinion of the Geotechnical Engineer, substandard conditions are encountered, such as
questionable or unsuitable soil, unacceptable moisture content, inadequate compaction, adverse weather,
etc.; construction should be stopped until the conditions are remedied or corrected or he shall
recommended rejection of this work.
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Tests used to determine the degree of compaction should be performed in accordance with the following
American Society for Testing and Materials test methods:
Maximum Density & Optimum Moisture Content - ASTM D- 1557 -82
Density of Soil In -Place - ASTM D- 1556 -64 or ASTM D -2922
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All densities shall be expressed in terms of Relative Compaction as determined by the foregoing ASTM
testing procedures.
PREPARATION OF AREAS TO RECEIVE FILL
All vegetation, brush and debris derived from clearing operations shall be removed, and legally disposed
of. All areas disturbed by site grading should be left in a neat and finished appearance, free from
unsightly debris.
After clearing r benching the natural round the areas to be filled shall be scarified g g g to a depth of 6
inches, brought to the proper moisture content, compacted and tested for the specified minimum degree
of compaction. All loose soils in excess of 6 inches thick should be removed to firm natural ground
which is defined as natural soils which possesses an in -situ density of at least 90 percent of its maximum
dry density.
When the slope of the natural ground receiving fill exceeds 20 percent (5 horizontal units to 1 vertical
unit), the original ground shall be stepped or benched. Benches shall be cut to a firm competent
formational soils. The lower bench shall be at least 10 feet wide or 1 -1/2 times the equipment width,
whichever is greater, and shall be sloped back into the hillside at a gradient of not less than two (20
percent. All other benches should be at least 6 feet wide. The horizontal portion of each bench shall be
compacted prior to receiving fill as specified herein for compacted natural ground. Ground slopes flatter
t than 20 percent shall be benched when considered necessary by the Geotechnical Engineer.
Any abandoned buried structures encountered during grading operations must be totally removed. All
underground utilities to be abandoned beneath any proposed structure should be removed from within 10
feet of the structure and properly capped off. The resulting depressions from the above described
procedure should be backfilled with acceptable soil that is compacted to the requirements of the
Geotechnical Engineer. This includes, but is not limited to, septic tanks, fuel tanks, sewer lines or leach
lines, storm drains and water lines. Any buried structures or utilities no to be abandoned should be
brought to the attention of the Geotechnical Engineer so that he may determine if any special
recommendation will be necessary.
All water wells which will
c be abandoned should be backfilled and capped in accordance to the
requirements set forth by the Geotechnical Engineer. The top of the cap should be at least 4 feet below
finish grade or 3 feet below the bottom of footing whichever is greater. The type of cap will depend on
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the diameter of the well and should be determined by the Geotechnical Engineer and /or a qualified
Structural Engineer.
FILL MATERIAL
Materials to be placed in the fill shall be approved by the Geotechnical Engineer and shall be free of
vegetable matter and other deleterious substances. Granular soil shall contain sufficient fine material to
fill the voids. The definition and disposition of oversized rocks and expansive or detrimental soils are
covered in the geotechnical report or Special Provisions. Expansive soils, soils of poor gradation, or soils
with low strength characteristics may be thoroughly mixed with other soils to provide satisfactory fill
material, but only with the explicit consent of the Geotechnical Engineer. Any import material shall be
approved by the Geotechnical Engineer before being brought to the site.
PLACING AND COMPACTION OF FILL
Approved fill material shall be placed in areas prepared to receive fill in layers not to exceed 6 inches
in compacted thickness. Each layer shall have a uniform moisture content in the range that will allow
the compaction effort to be efficiently applied to achieve the specified degree of compaction. Each layer
shall be uniformly compacted to the specified minimum degree of compaction with equipment of adequate
size to economically compact the layer. Compaction equipment should either be specifically designed
for soil compaction or of proven reliability. The minimum degree of compaction to be achieved is
specified in either the Special Provisions or the recommendations contained in the preliminary
geotechnical investigation report.
When the structural fill material includes rocks, no rocks will be allowed to nest and all voids must be
carefully filled with soil such that the minimum degree of compaction recommended in the Special
Provisions is achieved. The maximum size and spacing of rock permitted in structural fills and in non-
structural fills is discussed in the geotechnical report, when applicable.
Field observation and compaction tests to estimate the degree of compaction of the fill will be taken by
the Geotechnical Engineer or his representative. The location and frequency of the tests shall be at the
Geotechnical Engineer's discretion. When the compaction test indicates that a particular layer is at less
than the required degree of compaction, the layer shall be reworked to the satisfaction of the Geotechnical
Engineer and until the desired relative compaction has been obtained.
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Fill slopes shall be compacted by means of sheepsfoot rollers or other suitable equipment. Compaction
by sheepsfoot roller shall be at vertical intervals of not greater than four feet. In addition, fill slopes at
a ratio of two horizontal to one vertical or flatter, should be trackrolled. Steeper fill slopes shall be over-
built and cut -back to finish contours after the slope has been constructed. Slope compaction operations
shall result in all fill material six or more inches inward from the finished face of the slope having a
relative compaction of at least 90 percent of maximum dry density or the degree of compaction specified
in the Special Provisions section of this specification. The compaction operation on the slopes shall be
continued until the Geotechnical Engineer is of the opinion that the slopes will be surficially stable.
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tests the slopes will be made by the Geotechnical Engineer during construction of the slopes
to determine if the required compaction is being achieved. Where failing tests occur or other field
problems arise, the Contractor will be notified that day of such conditions by written communication from
the Geotechnical Engineer or his representative in the form of a daily field report.
If the method of achieving the required slope compaction selected by the Contractor fails to produce the
necessary results, the Contractor shall rework or rebuild such slopes until the required degree of
compaction is obtained, at no cost to the Owner or Geotechnical Engineer.
CUT SLOPES
The Engineering Geologist shall inspect cut slopes excavated in rock or lithified formational material
during the grading operations at intervals determined at his discretion. If any conditions not anticipated
in the preliminary report such as perched water, seepage, lenticular or confined strata of a potentially
adverse nature, unfavorably inclined bedding, joints or fault planes are encountered during grading„ these
conditions shall be analyzed by the Engineering Geologist and Soil Engineer to determine if mitigating
measures are necessary.
Unless otherwise specified in the geotechnical report, no cut slopes shall be excavated higher or steeper
than the allowed by the ordinances of the controlling governmental agency.
ENGINEERING OBSERVATION
Field observation by the Geotechnical Engineer or his representative shall be made during the filling and
compaction operations so that he can express his opinion regarding the conformance of the grading with
acceptable standards of practice. Neither the presence of the Geotechnical Engineer or his representative
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or the observation and testing shall not release the Grading Contractor from his duty to compact all fill
material to the specified degree of compaction.
SEASON LIMITS
Fill shall not be placed during unfavorable weather conditions. When work is interrupted by heavy rain,
filling operations shall not be resumed until the proper moisture content and density of the fill materials
can be achieved. Damaged site conditions resulting from weather or acts of God shall be repaired before
acceptance of work.
RECOMMENDED GRADING SPECIFICATIONS - SPECIAL PROVISIONS
RELATIVE COMPACTION: The minimum degree of compaction to be obtained in compacted natural
ground, compacted fill, and compacted backfill shall be at least 90 percent. For street and parking lot
subgrade, the upper six inches should be compacted to at least 95 percent relative compaction.
EXPANSIVE SOILS: Detrimentally expansive soil is defined as clayey soil which has an expansion
index of 50 or greater when tested in accordance with the Uniform Building Code Standard 29 -C.
OVERSIZED MATERIAL: Oversized fill material is generally defined herein as rocks or lumps of soil
over 6 inches in diameter. Oversized materials should not be placed in fill unless recommendations of
placement of such material is provided by the geotechnical engineer. At least 40 percent of the fill soils
shall pass through a No. 4 U.S. Standard Sieve.
TRANSITION LOTS: Where transitions between cut and fill occur within the proposed building pad,
the cut portion should be undercut a minimum of one foot below the base of the proposed footings and
recompacted as structural backfill. In certain cases that would be addressed in the geotechnical report,
special footing reinforcement or a combination of special footing reinforcement and undercutting may be
required.