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Leighton and Associates, Inc.
A LEIGHTON GROUt' COMPANY
Mazch 27, 2006
To: Lennar Communities Inland Division
391 N. Main Street, Suite 301
Corona, Califomia 92880
Attention: Mr. Kevin Lynch
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Project No. 110231-061
Subject: Supplemental Geotechnical Recommendations, Subgrade Compaction for In Tract
Streets, Tract 32436-1, -F, 32437-1, -2, -3, and -F, Harveston Communities, City of
Temecula, Riverside County, California
In accordance with your request, Leighton and Associates, Inc. (Leighton) has prepared the
following supplemental geotechnical recommendations for yielding (pumping) subgrade
conditions on the streets within the subject Tracts. Due to the recent seasonal rains, yielding
subgrade conditions were encountered within the street sections. Leighton has been providing
recommendations to remediate the yielding subgrade conditions on a case by case basis. This
letter provides general recommendations that can be utilized to remediate street subgrade
yielding conditions due to excessive moisture.
• Minor to Moderate Yieldin ~ Sub r~ade_: Subgrade exhibiting minor to moderate pumping may
be remediated by excavating 6 inches below the design subgrade, placing a layer of
stabilization fabric (Mirafi HP570 or equivalent) over the affected area, and placing Class 2
aggregate to the design base grade.
• Moderate to Severe Yielding Subgrade - Subgrade exhibiting moderate to severe pumping
may be remediated by excavating 12 inches below design subgade or near the top of existing
utilities (contractor to determine safe depth). After removal of wet materials, a 5 to 6-inch
layer of 3-inch (maximum size) crushed rock should be placed in the excavation area. The
rock should then be worked with heavy vibratory compaction equipment to push the rock
into the underlying soils. If yielding conditions persist following the rock placement,
additional crushed rock or a layer of stabilization fabric (Mirafi HP570 or equivalent) should
be placed over the affected azea. The fabric should extend a distance of at least 5 feet beyond
the affected area. Compacted Class 2 aggregate base should be placed over the fabric or
stabilized azea to the design elevation.
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41715 Enterprise Circle N., Suite 103 ^ Temecula, CA 92590-5661
951.296.0530 ^ Fax 951.296.0534. www.leightongeo.com
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March 27, 2006
The remedial grading, placement of stabilization fabric, and compaction of replacement
materials should be observed and/or tested by Leighton. The results of either remedial method
may vary and it is the contractor's responsibility to achieve the non-yielding compacted subgrade
prior to aggregate base placement. Additional recommendations may be provided in the field on
the basis of actual conditions encountered.
If you have any questions regarding this report, please do not hesitate to contact this office. We
appreciate this opportunity to be of service.
Respectfully submitted,
LEIGHTON AND
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Arasan Sing yah
Project Engineer
Distribution: (1) Addressee
(3) Job Site, Attention: Mr. Mazk Young
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