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CiTY OF TEMECULA
Mr. Peter Pacitto ENGIN�ERIIVG D PARTMENT_
Pacitto Construction
30647 Pina Colada Drive
Temecula, California 92592
SUBJECT: REPOlaT OF ROUGH GRADING & PAD OVEREXCAVATIONS
Two Proposed Single-Family Residences
�t 1�p�` T.ract.N:o.-9833,_AE.�i_No. 926�630_OQ9
Jedediah Smith Road
Temecula Area, Riverside County, California
Work Order No. 583401.22
Dear Mr. Pacitto:
INTRODUCTION
In accordance with your request, we have prepared this "Report of Rough Grading" presenting the
results of our observation and testing during rough grading operations and pad overexcavations for
the existing single-family residential pads at the above referenced site. All compaction test results
are included in Appendix C of this report. Rough grading operations were performed in accordance
with the requirements of the County of Riverside and the 2001 California Building Code (CBC).
The 20-scale, "As Built Grading Plan" prepared for the subject site by Elliott Uhrich, was utilized
during grading to locate our field density tests and was utilized as a base map for our Compaction
Test Location Map presented as Plate 1. Duane Jackson Grading performed the grading operations
under the direction of Mr. Duane Jackson.
ACCOMPANYING MAPS ANID APPENDICES
Location Map - Figure 1
Compaction Test Location Map (20-scale) - Plate 1
Appendix A - References
Appendix B- Laboratory Test Results
Appendix C- Results of Compaction Tests
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Proposed Development
The proposed development calls for the construction of two single-family residences with
attached garages and associated driveway, fire truck turnaround and landscape areas. It is our
understanding the proposed residences will consist of wood-framed, stucco-sided structures with
conventional footings.
Site Description
The subject site is currently vacant with previously graded pads on the southerly portion of the site.
The subject site is located south of Jedediah Smith Road east of Calle de Velardo in the city of
Temecula in southwest Riverside County, California. The site is bordered on all sides by large-
parcel residential development. The geographical relationships of the site and surrounding area are
shown on our Site Location Map, Figure 1.
Topographically, the subject site is dominated by a large east-west trending ridge located on the
southerly portion of the site. Drainage on-site is accomplished by sheet flow generally to the north
toward Jedediah Smith Road. �
Man-made improvements include two previously rough graded single-family pads (Engen
Corporation, 2001) with associated 2:1 (horizontal:vertical) cut/fill slopes, drainage pipes,
irrigation systems and an asphalt paved driveway on the northerly portion of the subject pad.
Vegetation on the pad surface and the cut slopes on the southerly and easterly boundaries of the
pad consist of a sparse low growth of annual weeds and grasses. The existing fill slope on the
north side of the pad has been planted with ornamental plants
OVEREXCAVATION AND RECOMPACTION OBSERVATIONS & TESTING
Prior to grading all vegetation was removed during clearing and grubbing operations and
subsequently disposed of off-site. ,
The cut portion of the building pads underlying the proposed structure were overexcavated a
minimum of 3-feet below finish grade elevation and extended a minimum of 5-ft outside .the
building footprints as staked by the contractor. The earth materials exposed within the bottom of the
overexcavations consisted of dense sedimentary bedrock that was free of pinpoint pores and fine
roots. The bottom of the overexcavations were scarified a minimum of 12-inches below the exposed
surface, moisture conditioned to near optimum moisture, and recompacted to 90% of the dry density,
as determined by ASTM 1557. A keyway was established for the slope at the fire truck turnaround
located near the end of the driveway. The keyway was established a minimum of two-feet into
dense sedimentary bedrock formation that was free of pinpoint pores and roots. The keyway was
then tilted a minimum of two-percent towards the heal of the keyway. The earth material exposed at
the bottom of the keyway was moisture conditioned to near optimum moisture, and recompacted to
90% of the dry density, as determined by ASTM 1557, prior to fill placement. Fill generated during
rough grading operations was moisture conditioned to near optimum moisture, placed and
recompacted to 90% of the dry density, as determined by ASTM D-1557. The materials used for fill
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consisted of onsite tannish brown silty sand (iJnified Soil Classification-SM) derived from onsite
colluvial soils and sedimentary bedrock of the late Pleistocene-age Pauba Formation (Kennedy,
1977).
Fill placement and compaction was achieved utilizing a CAT D-8 bulldozer and moisture
conditioning was accomplished utilizing a water truck. The fill was placed in 6 to 8-inch thick lifts
and moisture conditioned with the water truck, as needed, to bring the material to near optimum
moisture content, and was then properly compacted by trackwalking with the dozer and incidental
contact with a fully loaded and unloaded water truck. A minimum degree of compaction of 90% was
required, as determined by ASTM 1557.
Fill Placement
Fill was placed in thin loose lifts approximately 6 to 8 inches thick, brought to near optimum
moisture content and compacted to at least 90% relative compaction (ASTM D 1557). Compaction
was achieved by trackwalking with a dozer and incidental contact with a fully loaded and
unloaded water truck. The maximum laboratory dry density, as determined by ASTM D1557-91
Test Method A(Appendix B, Table I), was utilized as the standard for field compaction control.
Fill Soils
Soils utilized for compacted fill typically consisted of onsite tannish brown silty sand (Unified Soil
Classification-SM) derived from onsite colluvial soils and sedimentary bedrock of the late
Pleistocene-age Pauba Fortnation (Kennedy, 1977). Test results are presented in Appendix B,
Table I.
Cut/Fill Transitions
Rough grading operations at the site included overexcavation of the cut portions of the building pads
to a minimum of 5-ft outside the building footprint to a minimum of 3-ft below finish grade
elevation as staked by the contractor. Therefore, eliminating the cubfill transition.
TESTING PROCEDURES
Field Densitv Testing
Field density testing was performed in accordance with ASTM Test Method D2922-91 (nuclear
gauge). Areas failing to meet the minimum compaction requirements were reworked and retested
until the specified degree of compaction was achieved. The elevations and the results of the field
density tests are presented in Appendix C, Results of Compaction Tests, Table I. The approximate
locations of the tests are shown on the Compaction Test Location Map, Plate 1.
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Maximum Density Determinations
Maximum Density/Optimum Moisture determinations were performed in the laboratory on
representative samples of onsite soils used in the fill operations. The tests were performed in
accordance with ASTM D1557-91, Test Method A. The test results, which were utilized in
determining the degree of compaction achieved during fill placement, are presented in Appendix B,
Table I.
REC0111�VIEENllATIONS
Expansion Testin�
Expansion index testing was performed on a representative sample of the upper 3-ft of the earth
materials exposed at the pad surface. The test results yielded an expansion index of 15, which
indicates a very low expansion potential (0 to 20, Table 18-I-B, 2001 CBC). Test results are
presented on Table II in Appendix B.
Soluble Sulfate Content
Based on sulfate content testing on adjacent projects, it is anticipated that, from a corrosivity
standpoint, Type II Portland Cement can be used for construction. However, due to the time
constraints of this report, the results of the soluble sulfate content analysis will be issued as an
addendum to this report once received. E.S. Babcock & Sons, Inc. laboratories of Riverside,
California is performing the laboratory testing.
Slope Construction
All cut/fill slopes were previously constructed at a 2:1 (horizontal:vertical) slope ratio to a maximum
height of 30-ft. The subject fire truck turnaround slope was constructed at a 2:1 (horizontal:vertical)
slope ratio to a maximum height of 20-ft.
Fill slopes were constructed to near finish grade elevations and trackwalked with the bulldozer to
achieve the desired percent compaction.
Foundation Svstem Desi�n
It is anticipated that the foundation elements for the house pad will be founded entirely in compacted
fill. T.H.E. Soils Company, Inc. should perform a footing inspection, prior to placement of
reinforcement, to insure the proposed footing excavations are in conformance with the job
specifications.
The structural engineer should design all footings and concrete slabs in accordance with the
allowable foundation pressures and lateral bearing pressures presented for Class 4 soils on Table
18-1-A of the 2001 California Building Code (CBC). The allowable foundation and lateral
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pressures shall not exceed the values set forth in Table 18-1-A for Class 4 soils unless data to
substantiate the use of higher values are submitted.
Where the site is prepared as recommended, the proposed structures may bear on continuous and
isolated footings. The footings should have a minimum width of 12-inches, and be placed at least
12-inches below the lowest final adjacent grade for one-story houses, with a minimum width of 12-
inches, and be placed at least 18-inches below the lowest final adjacent grade for two-story houses.
Footings may be designed for a maximum safe soil bearing pressure for Class 4 soils as per Table
18-1-A of the 2001 CBC for dead plus live loads.
Concrete slabs, in moisture sensitive areas, should be underlain with a vapor bamer consisting of a
minimum of six mil polyvinyl chloride membrane with all laps sealed. A 2-inch layer of clean sand
should be placed above the moisture barrier. The 2-inches of clean sand is recommended to protect
the visqueen moisture barrier and aid in the curing of the concrete.
The structural engineer should design footings in accordance with the anticipated loads, the soil
parameters presented in the limited geotechnical report and the existing soil conditions.
Footings should be set back from the top of all cut or fill slopes a horizontal distance equal to at
least '/z the vertical slope height with a minimum setback of at least 5-ft.
Total settlements under static loads of footings supported on compacted fill materials and sized for
the allowable bearing pressures are not expected to exceed about 1/2 to 3/4 of 1 inch. Differential
settlements under dynamic loads of footings supported on properly compacted fill materials and
sized for the allowable bearing pressures are not expected to exceed 1/4-inches for a span of 40-ft.
These settlements are expected to occur primarily during construction. Soil engineering parameters
for imported soil may vary.
Utilitv Trench Backfill
Utility trench backfill should be compacted to a minimum of 90% of the maximum dry density, as
determined by the ASTM 1557 test method. It is our opinion, that utility trench backfill consisting
of onsite or approved sandy soils can best be placed by mechanical compaction to a minimum of
90% of the maximum dry density. All trench excavations should be conducted in accordance with
Cal-OSHA standards, as a minimum.
Fill materials should be placed in 6 to 8-inch lifts, brought to near optimum moisture content and
compacted to a minimum of 90°/o of the maximum laboratory dry density, as determined by the
ASTM 1557 test method. No rocks larger than 6-inches in diameter should be used as fill material.
Rocks larger than 6-inches should either be hauled off-site or crushed to a suitable dimension and
used as fill material.
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Surface Drainage
Surface drainage should be directed away from foundations of buildings or appurtenant structures.
All drainage should be directed toward streets or approved permanent drainage devices. Where
landscaping and planters are proposed adjacent to foundations, subsurface drains should be provided
to prevent ponding or saturation of foundations by landscape water.
Construction Monitorin�
Continuous observation and testing, by T.H.E. Soils Company, Inc. is essential to verify compliance
with recommendations and to confirm that the geotechnical conditions encountered are consistent
with the recommendations of this report. T.H.E. Soils Company, Inc. should conduct construction
monitoring, at the following stages of construction:
• During excavation of footings for foundations.
• During fill placement.
• During trench backfill operations.
SUMMARY
Our description of rough grading operations, as well as observations and testing services, were
limited to those rough grading operations performed between May 14, 2004 and May 20, 2004 and
observed and tested by our field personnel. The conclusions and recommendations contained herein
have been based upon our observation and testing as noted. It is our opinion, the work performed in
the areas denoted has generally been accomplished in accordance with the job specifications and the
requirements of the regulating agencies. No conclusions or warranties are made for the areas not
tested or observed. This report is based on information obtained during rough grading. No warranty
as to the current conditions can be made. This report should be considered subject to review by the
controlling authorities.
LIMITATIONS
This report is issued with the understanding that it is the responsibility of the owner, or his
representative, to ensure that the information and recommendations contained herein are brought to
the attention of the project architect and engineer. The project architect or engineer should
incorporate such information and recommendations into the plans, and take the necessary steps to
see that the contractor and subcontractors carry out such recommendations in the field.
This firm does not practice or consult in the field of safety engineering. We do not direct the
contractor's operations, and we cannot be responsible for other than our own personnel on the
site; therefore, the safety of others is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor should
notify the owner if he considers any of the recommended actions presented herein to be unsafe.
This firm did not provide any surveying services at the subject site and does not represent that the
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building locations, contours, elevations, or slopes are accurately depicted on the plans or represented
on the map:
The findings of this report are valid as of the report date. However, changes in the conditions of a
property can occur with the passage of time, whether they be due to natural processes or the works
of man on this or adjacent properties. In addition, changes in applicable or appropriate standards
may occur, whether they result from legislation or the broadening of knowledge.
Accordingly, the findings of this report may be invalidated wholly or partially by changes outside
our control. Therefore, this report is subject to review and revision as changed conditions are
identified.
This opportunity to be of service is sincerely appreciated. If you have any questions, please call.
Very truly yours,
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APPENDIX A
Reference:
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REFERENCES
T.H.E Soils Company 2004, "Limited Geotechnical Investigation & Pad Certification, Existing-Single
Family Residential Pad, Lot 10 of Tract Map No. 9833, Jedediah Smith Road, Temecula, Riverside County,
California", Dated Apri127, 2004, Work Order No. 583401.00.
Kennedy, Michael P., 1977, "Recency and Character of Faulting Along the Elsinore Fault Zone
in Southern Riverside County, California", California Division of Mines and Geology, Special
Report 131.
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APPENDIX B
Laboratory Test Results
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TABLE I
Maximum Density/Optimum Moisture
% Type
Description Lbs/Ft Moisture
1 Tannish Brown Silty Sand 125.4 10.1 OnSite
TABLE II
EXPANSION INDEX
TEST LOCATION EXPANSION INDEX EXPANSION POTENTIAL
Pad Surface 1 Very Low
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APPENDIX C
Results of Compaction Tests
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TABLE I
RESULTS OF COMPACTION TESTS
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Test Test Elevation Moisture Unit Dry Relative Soil Test Location
No. Date Depth Content Density Compaction Type
(Feet) (%) (PCF� (%)
1 5-17-04 1145 8.4 113.3 90N 1 SEE PLATE 1
2 5-17-04 1147 8.9 113.7 91N 1 ��
3 5-17-04 1149 11.2 114.6 91N 1 ��
4 5-17-04 1150 11.8 115.1 92N 1 "
5 5-17-04 1152 10.7 113.1 90N 1 "
6 5-18-04 1154 10.6 113 90N 1 "
7 5-18-04 1156 10.2 113.4 91N 1 "
8 5-18-04 1158 9.8 114.8 92N 1 "
9 5-18-04 1160 11.4 114.4 91N 1 "
10 5-18-04 1162 11.1 114.5 91N 1 "
11 5-18-04 1164 8.6 112.9 90N 1 "
12 5-18-04 FG 7.6 113.2 90N 1 "
13 5-20-04 1168 5.9 114.1 91N 1 "
14 5-20-04 1169 6.8 112.4 90N 1 "
15 5-20-04 1170 11.1 113.3 90N 1 "
16 5-20-04 1170 10.2 112.9 90N 1 "
17 5-20-04 1171 9.8 112.2 90N 1 "
18 5-20-04 FG 8.7 113.1 90N 1 SEE PLATE 1
19 5-20-04 FG 6.5 114.2 91N 1 "
20 5-20-04 1166 7.7 115.0 92N 1 "
21 5-20-04 1168 8.6 113.2 90N 1 "
22 5-20-04 1170 9.1 114.1 91N 1 "
23 5-20-04 1171 10.9 115.8 92N 1 "
24 5-20-04 FG 9.8 112.9 90N 1 "
25 5-20-04 FG 7.7 112.9 90N 1 "
SEE PLAN FOR TEST LOCATIONS
SC - Sand Cone ASTM D1556; DC-Drive Cylinder ASTM D2937; N-Nuclear ASTM 3017;
NG-Natural Ground + 85% = Passing Test; FG-Finish Grade **TEST FAILED, SEE RETES
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