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41-865 Boardwalk, -Suite 101
Palm Desert, California 92211
Project:' Proposed Casitas Project -
The Retreat at The Quarry
La Quinta, California
Subject: Preliminary Soils Investigation
Presented herewith is the report of our Preliminary Soils Investigation conductec. at the site of the
proposed caritas project to be located near the entrance to The Quarry at La Quinta development in
the City of La Quinta, California. The conceptual plan indicates that the. proposed project will
include several casitas units and various related site improvements. This investigation was
performed in order to provide recommendations for site preparation and foundat on design for the
proposed residential structures and the associated site improvements.
This report presents the results of'our field investigation and laboratory testing along with
conclusions and recommendations for foundation design and site preparat_.on. This report
completes Phase I of our scope of services as described in our proposal dated October 9, 1997.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide service to you on this project. If you h-3ve any questions
regarding this report, please contact this office.
Respectfully submitted,
SLADDEN ENGINEERING
Brett L. Anderson
Principal Engineer
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INTRODUCTION
This report presents the results of a Preliminary Soils Investigation performed irLorder to provide
recommendations for the design and construction of the residential structures planned for the
proposed Casitas project. The project site is located just north of the entrance to The Quarry at La
Quinta project in the City of La Quinta, California. The preliminary site layout indicates that the
project will include several Casitas units, tennis courts and swimming pools. Other associated
improvements including paved streets, underground utilities, and landscape. areas will also be
constructed. A site plan provided by Keith International, Inc. was used as a refe_-ence during our
investigation.
SCOPE OF WORK
The purpose of our investigation was to determine certain engineering characteristics of the near
surface soils on the site in order to develop recommendations for foundation design and site
preparation. Our investigation included field exploration, laboratory testing, engineering analysis
and the preparation of this report. Evaluation of environmental issues or hazardous wastes was not
within the scope of services provided. Our investigation was performed in a--cordance with
contemporary soil engineering principles and practice. We make no other warrant-; either express
or implied.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project site is located just north of the entrance to The Quarry at La Quints project in the City of
La Quinta, California. The site is triangular in shape and is bounded on the south Dy Quarry Lane
and on the west by Fazio Drive and the Quarry development. The site plan indicates that the
project will include several Casitas units. It is our understanding that the proposed Casitas will be
relatively lightweight one or two story woodframe structures. supported by conventional shallow
spread footings and concrete slabs on grade. The other associated improvemet_ts will include
landscape areas, driveways, walkways and various underground utilities.
The site is fairly level overall with a gentle overall slope to the east.. The majority of the property
is similar in elevation to the adjacent properties and roadways. The property is presently vacant
and the ground surface is covered with scattered desert brush, short grass, weeds and debris.
There is evidence of some previous trails or roadways on the site. The adjacent roadways are
paved but no curbs have been installed adjacent the property. The access road to the Lake Cahuilla
County Park is located directly north of the site. There are existing underground utilites within
Quarry Lane.
Based upon our previous experience -with lightweight wood -frame structures, we expect that
isolated column loads will be less than 25 kips and wall loading will be less than :o 2.0 kips per
linear foot. It is our understanding that the proposed Casitas units will have lower level garages
and grading is.expected to include minor cuts in the garage areas and substantial fills to attain the
desired upper level elavations. Fills up to eight feet in depth may be required to accomodate the
proposed two level configuration. Additional cuts and fills will be required to accomodate site
drainage and the installation of utilities. This does not include removal and/or recompaction of the
bearing soils within the building areas.
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SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
The site is underlain primarily by fine to coarse grained alluvial sands. Some scattered thin silty
sand and sandy silt layers were encountered within several of the borings. The site soils appeared
somewhat loose near the surface but fairly firm below a depth of two or three feet. Sampler
penetration resistance indicates that density generally increases with depth. The native sands were
found to be dry throughout the depth of our exploratory borings resulting in caving below a depth
of four or five feet in each of the borings. The samples obtained indicated moisture content
varying from 1.0 to 3.1 percent.
Laboratory classification testing indicates that the near surface soils consist primarily of alluvial
sands. Expansion testing indicates that the surface soils are non -expansive and fall within the
"very low" expansion categoryin accordance with the. Uniform Building Code classification
system.
Groundwater was not encountered in our borings and is expected to be in excess of 100 feet below
the existing ground surface. Groundwater should not be a factor in foundation design or
construction.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Based upon our field and laboratory investigation, it is our opinion tharthe proposed residential
development is feasible from a soil mechanic's standpoint provided that the recommendations
included in this report are.considered in building foundation design and site preparation. Due to
the somewhat loose condition of the near surface soils,�remedial grading.includiag watering and
.recompaction is recommended for the proposed building areas. We recommend that remedial
grading within the proposed building areas include moisture conditioning and recompaction of the
bearing soils as wells as any fill. material placed to construct teh building pads. Specific
recommendations for site preparation are presented in the Site Grading section of this report.
Groundwater was not encountered within our borings and groundwater is expected to be in excess
of 100 feet below the existing ground surface. Due to the depth to groundwater, specific
liquefaction analyses were not performed. Based upon the depth to groundwater, the potential for
liquefaction and the related surficial affects of liquefaction impacting the site are considered
negligible.
The site is located within an active seismic area of Southern California. Strong ground motion
resulting from earthquake activity along the nearby San Andreas or San Jacinto fault systems is
likely to impact the site during the anticipated lifetime of the structures. Structures should be
designed by, professionals familiar with the geologic and seismic setting of the site:. As a
minimum, structure design shouldconform with Uniform Building Code (UBC) requirements for
Seismic Zone 4
Caving did occur within each of our exploratory trenches and the surface soils will be susceptible
to caving within deeper excavations. All excavations should be constructed in accordance with the
normal CalOSHA excavation criteria.. On the basis of our observations of the materials
encountered, we anticipate that the subsoils will conform to those described by CalOSHA as Type
C. Soil conditions should be verified in the field by a "Competent person" employed by the
Contractor..
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The surface soils encountered during our investigation were found to be ion -expansive.
Laboratory testing indicated an Expansion Index of 0 which corresponds with the "very Iow"
category 1n accordance with UBC Standard 29-2. If imported soils are to be used:during grading,
they should have an Expansion Index of less than 20.
The following recommendations present more detailed design criteria which have been developed
on the. basis of our field and laboratory investigation.
Foundation Design: The results of our investigation indicate that either conventional
shallow continuous footings or isolated pad footings, which are supported upon properly
recompacted soils, may be expected to provide satisfactory support for the proposed
structures. Recompaction should be performed as described in the Site Grading Section of
this report.
Footings should extend at least 12 inches beneath lowest adjacent grade for one story
structures and 18 inches below grade for two-story structures. Is ` ted square or
pular footings at least two feet s be designed using an alliowa le beanrig
value ol AM gounas Per somarefoot. Continuous footings at least 12 inches wide should
aiiowante oeanng pressures are for dead_anRFfrequently applied live loads an may be
increased by 1/3 to resist wind,'seismic or other transient loading.
Care should be taken to see that bearing soils are not allowed to become saturated from the
ponding of rain water or irrigation. Drainage from the building areas should be rapid and
complete.
The recommendations made in the preceding paragraphs are based on the assumption .that
all footings will be supported upon properly compacted soil. All grading shall be
performed under the testing and inspection of the Soils Engineer or his representative.
Prior to the placement of concrete, we recommend that the footing excavations be inspected
in order to verify that they extend into compacted soil and are free of loose and disturbed
materials.
Settlements: Settlements may result from the anticipated foundation loads. These
estimated ultimate settlements are calculated to be a maximum of one inch when using the
recommended bearing values. As a practical matter,* differential- settlements between
footings can be assumed as one-half of the total settlement.
Lateral Design: Resistance to lateral loads can be provided by a combination of friction
acting at the base of the slabs or foundations and passive earth pressure along the sides of
the foundations. A coefficient of friction of 0.45 between soil and concrete may be used
with dead load forces only. A passive earth pressure of 300 pounds per square foot, per
foot of depth, may be used for the sides of footings which are poured against properly
compacted native soils. Passive earth pressure should be ignored within the upper one foot
except where confined (such as beneath a floor slab).
Retaining Walls: Retaining walls may be required to accomplish the proposed
construction. Cantilever retaining walls may be designed using "acti.vc" pressures. Active
pressures may be estimated using an equivalent fluid weight of 35 pcf for native backfill
soils with level free -draining backfill conditions.
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For basement walls or other walls that are restrained, "at rest" pressures should beutilized
in design. At rest pressures may be estimated using an equivalent fluid weight of 55 pcf
for native backfill soils with level free -draining backfill conditions.
Expansive Soils: Due to the prominence_ of non -expansive soils on the site, special
expansive soil design criteria should not be necessary for the design of foundations and
concrete slabs -on -grade. Final design criteria should be established by the Structural
Engineer.
Concrete Slabs -on -Grade: All surfaces to receive concrete slabs -on -trade should be
underlain by recompacted soils as described in the Site Grading Section of this report.
Where slabs are to receive moisture sensitive floor coverings or where dampness of the
floor slab is not desired, we recommend the use of an appropriate vapor 5arrier. Vapor
barriers should should be protected by sand in order to reduce the possibility of puncture
and to aid in obtaining uniform concrete curing.
Reinforcement of slabs -on -grade in..:order to resist expansive soil pressv -es .may not be
required hpwever, reinfprcement %gill have a beneficial effect in containing cracking due to
concrete shrinkage. Temperature and shrinkage related cracking should be anticipated in all
concrete slabs -on -grade. Slab reinforcement and the spacing of control joints should be
determined by the Structural Engineer.
Soluble Sulfates: The soluble sulfate concentrations of the surfEce soils were
determined to be less than 275 parts per million (ppm). This is within the usual allowable
limits for the use of Type II cement and the use of Type V cement should no: be necessary.
Tentative Pavement Design: All paving should be underlain by a minirr.um compacted
Pill thickness of 12 inches (excluding aggregate base). This may be performed as described
in the Site Grading Section of this report. AIthough R -Value testing was not conducted
during our investigation, based upon the surface soil conditions encountered an R -Value in
excess of 60 is expected. On this basis, the typical City of La Quinta minimum pavement
section of 3.0 inches of asphalt on 4.0 inches of base material should be ap?licable. Final
design for asphalt pavement should be based upon R -Value testing perfo-med after site
clearing and grading.
Aggregate base should conform to the requirements for Class 2 Aggregate base in Section
26 of CalTrans Standard Specifications, January, 1992. Asphaltic concrete should
conform to Section 39 of the CalTrans Standard Specifications. The recommended
sections should be provided with a uniformly compacted subgrade and precise control of
thickness and elevations during placement. Drainage from paved areas shoo d be rapid and
complete. It should be noted that the pavement sections recommended above are minimum
sections, if heavily loaded vehicles are expected to cross automobile parking and driving
areas, thicker pavement sections may be desired at these locations.
Pavement and slab designs are tentative and should be confirmed at the completion of site
grading when the subgrade soils are in-place. This will include sampling and testing of the
actual subgrade soils and an analysis based upon the specific use.
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Shrinkage and Subsidence: Volumetric shrinkage of the material which is excavated
and replaced. as controlled compacted fill should be anticipated. We estimate that this
shrinkage. could,vary from 10 to 15 percent. Subsidence of the surfaces whi-:h are scarified
and compacted should. be between 0.1 and 0.3 tenths of a foot. This will vary depending
upon the type of equipment used, the moisture content of the soil at the time of grading and
the actual degree of compaction attained.
These. values for shrinkage and subsidence are exclusive of losses which will occur due to
the stripping of the organic material from the site , the removal of deleterious materials and
the removal of debris, trees and other subsurface obstructions.
Percolation Testing: As requested percolation testing was performed in order to
evaluate the infiltration potential of the near surface soils to assist in storirrwater retention
system design. As expected with alluvial sands- the percolation testing indicated that the
surface soils are highly permeable and the infiltration potential, is excellent. Testing.
indicated percolation rates, on the order of ten inches per hour or more. '. he percolation
rates determined are ultimate values and appropriate safety factors should be applied to
account for possible "silting" of the percolating soils and expected variations in soils
conditions.
General Site Grading: All grading should be performed in accordance with the grading
ordinance of the City of La Quinta. The following recommendations have; been developed
on the basis of our field and laboratory testing:
1 . Clearing and Grubbing: Proper clearing of any existing vegetation and
debris will be very important. All surfaces to receive compacted fill should be
cleared of roots, vegetation, debris, and other unsuitable materials which should be
removed from the site. Soils that are disturbed due to the removal of the previous
improvements or trees should be replaced as controlled compacted fill under the
direction of the Soils Engineer.
2. Preparation of Building and Foundation Areas: Building areas should
be heavily watered so that near optimum moisture content is attained to a depth of at
least three. feet below existing grade or three feet below the bottom of the footings
whichever is deeper. The surface should be compacted so, that a minimum of 90
percent relative compaction is attained to a depth of at least two feet below existing
grade or two feet below the bottom of the footings, whichever.'s deeper. Once
deleterious materials are removed, the native material may be placed as controlled
compacted fill. Moisture penetration and compaction should be ve,-ified by testing.
3. Preparation of Surfaces to Receive Compacted Filll- Other areas to
receive compacted fill should be brought to near optimum moisture content and
compacted to a minimum of 90 percent relative compaction.
4. Placement of Compacted Fill: Fill materials consisting of on-site soils or
approved imported granular soils, should be spread in thin lifts, and compacted at
near optimum moisture content to a minimum of 90 percent relative compaction.
Imported material shall have an Expansion Index not exceeding 20. The contractor
shall notify the Soils Engineer at least 48 hours in advance of importing soils in
order to provide sufficient time for the evaluation of proposed import materials.
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The contractor shall be responsible for delivering material to the site which complies.
with the project specifications. Approval by the Soils Engineer will; be based upon
material delivered to the site and not the preliminary evaluation of import sources.
Our observations of the material encountered during our investigation indicate that
compaction will be most readily obtained by means of heavy rubber -wheeled
equipment and/or vibratory compactors. At the time of our investigation, the
subsoils were found to be quite dry.. A more uniform moisture content should be
attained during recompaction and fill placement. .
5 . Preparation of Slab and Paving Areas: All surfaces to _eceive asphalt
concrete paving or concrete slabs -on -grade, should be underlain by a minimum
compacted fill thickness of 12 inches. This may be accomplished by. a.combination
of. scarification and recompaction of the surface -soils and placement of the fill
material as controlled compacted fill. Compaction of the slab and pavement areas
should be to a minimum of 90 percent relative compaction.
6. Testing and Inspection: During grading tests and observations shall be
performed by the Soils Engineer or his. representative in order to verify that the
grading is being performed in accordance with the project specif_cations. Field
density testing shall be performed in accordance with acceptable ASTM test
methods. The minimum acceptable degree of compaction should to 90 percent of
the maximum dry density as obtained by the ASTM D1557-91 test method. Where
testing indicates insufficient density, additional compactive effort shall be applied
until retesting indicates satisfactory compaction.
GENERAL
The findings and recommendations presented in this report are based upon an interpolation of the
soil conditions between the exploratory boring locations and extrapolation of these conditions
throughout the proposed project site. Should conditions encountered during grading appear
different than those indicated in this report, this office should be notified.
This report is. considered to be applicable for use by Winchester Development Company and Keith
International, Inc. for the specific site and project described herein. The use of this; report by other
parties or for other projects is not authorized. The recommendations of this repor. are contingent
upon monitoring of the grading operation by'a representative of Sladden Engineering. All
recommendations are considered to be tentative pending.our review of the grading operation and
additional testing, if indicated. If others are employed to perform any soil testing, this office
should be notified prior to such testing in order to. coordinate any required site visits by. our
representative and to assure indemnification of Sladden Engineering.
Our investigation was conducted prior to the completion of plans for the project. We recommend
that.a pre job conference be held on the site prior to the initiation of site grading. The purpose of
this meeting will be to assure a complete understanding of the recommendations (resented in this
report as they apply to the actual grading performed.
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APPENDIX A
FIELD EXPLORATION
For our field investigation, four exploratory borings were excavated on October 27, 1997
utilizing a Mobile B53 drilling rig and hollow stem augers. The borings were eicavated at the
approximate, locations indicated. on the site plan included in this Appendix. Sample: were obtained
within the borings utilizing a Standard Penetration Sampler. Samples were obtained by advancing
the sampler with a 140 pound hammer dropping approximately 30 inches in general accordance
with ASTM D-1586. The number of blows required to drive the sampler 18 inches. were recorded
in six-inch increments. Continuous logs of the materials encountered were made on the site by a
representative of Sladden Engineering. The boring logs are presented in this Appendix. Bulk -
samples were obtained from the excavation spoils. Samples were transported to our. laboratory for
further observations and testing.
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LABORATORY TESTING
:�s :;Representative bulkogo relatively undisturbed soil samples were obtained in the field and
returned;to our:laborratory foaditional observations and testing. Laboratory testin; was generally
-.performed m;two,plases. fThe:first phase consisted of testing in order to determine the compaction
_;sT of.thegxistiug natural.soil,ind the general engineering classifications of the soils underlying the
te..This,.testing,w-.performed.in order to estimate the engineering characteristic:; of the soil and
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,a.basts, for selecting samples for the second phase of testing. The second phase
-,; consisted of!soil;mechanics,testing. This testing including consolidation, sheer strength and
„expansion.testing was performed in order to provide a means of developing-pecific design
'recommendations based on the mechanical properties of the soil.
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPACTION TESTING
Unit Weight and Moisture Content Determinations: Each undisturbed sample was
weighed and measured in order to determine its unit weight. A small portion of each sample was
then subjected to testing in order to determine its moisture content. This was used in order to
determine the dry .density of the soil in its natural condition. The results of this testing are shown
on the Boring Logs.
Maximum Density -Optimum Moisture Determinations: Representative soil types
were selected for maximum density determinations. This testing was performed in accordance
with the ASTM Standard D1557-91, Test Method A. The results of this testing are presented
graphically in this appendix. The maximum densities are compared to the field densities of the soil
in .order to determine the existing relative compaction to the soil. This is shown on the Boring
Logs, and is useful in estimating the strength and compressibility of the soil.
Classification Testing: Soil samples were selected for classification testing. This testing
,I.ponsists:of mechanical,. grain size analyses and Atterberg Limits determinations. 'These provide
information for,developing `classifications for the soil in accordance with the Unified Classification
System:.,_This classification system categorizes the soil into groups having similar engineering
r characterns:The;results.of this testing are very useful in detecting variations in :he soils and in
selecting samples for further testing.
SOIL MECHANIC'S TESTING
_t, -; Shear, Testing: - One sample was selected for Direct Shear Testing. This testing
measures; the ;shear_strengthof-the soil under various normal pressures and is usec in developing
parameters for foundation design and lateral design. Testing was performed using recompacted
test specimens which were saturated prior to testing. Testing was performed using a strain
controlled test apparatus with normal pressures ranging from 800 to 2300 pounds per square foot.
Expansion Testing: One sample was selected for Expansion testing. Expansion testing
was performed in:accordance with the UBC Standard 29-2. This testing consists d remolding 4
inch diameter by 1 -inch. thick test specimens to a moisture content and dry density corresponding to
approximately 50 percent saturation. The samples are subjected to a surcharge of -_44 pounds per
square foot and allowed to reach equilibrium. At that point the specimens are inundated with
distilled water. The linear expansion is then measured until complete.
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