14-0789 (SFD) Geotechnical Update and Foundation & Grading Plan ReviewCpRcmr Cay
Sladde'n 'Engineering
45090 Golf Center Parkway, Suite F, Indio, CA 92201 (760) 863-0713 Fax (760) 863-0847
6782 Stanton Avenue, Suite A, Buena Park, CA 90621 (714) 523-0952 Fax (714) 523-1369
450 Egan Avenue, Beaumont, CA 92223 (951) 845-7743 Fax (951) 845-8863
800 E. Florida Avenue, Hemet, CA. 92543 (951) 766-8777 Fax (951) 766-8778
April 18, 2014
Michael E. Jeha Construction
53731 Via Malloria
La Quinta, California 92253
Subject: Geotechnical Update
Project No. 544-14094
14-04-164
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Project: Proposed Custom ResidenceCp ����'®T
53-605 Freemont Way® QddB�T�
Lot 95B -The Madison Club
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La Quinta, California
Ref: Geotechnical Investigation Report prepared by Sladden Engineering dated January
28,2005; Project No. 544-4810, Report No. 05-01-101
Report of Testing and Observation During Rough Grading prepared by Sladden
Engineering dated March 2, 2006; Project No. 522-4810; Report No. 06-02-120
As requested, we have reviewed the above referenced geotechnical reports as they relate to the
design and construction of the proposed custom residence to be to be constructed at 53-605
Freemont Way within the Madison Club development in the City of La Quinta, California. It is
our understanding that the proposed residential structure will be of relatively lightweight wood -
frame construction and will be supported by conventional shallow spread footings and concrete
slabs on grade.
The subject lot was previously graded during the rough grading of the Madison Club project site.
The rough grading included recompaction of the native surface soil along with the placement of
engineered fill material to construct the building pads. The site grading is summarized in the
referenced report of Testing and Observation During Rough Grading along with the compaction
test results.
Because the lot has been previously rough graded, the remedial grading required at this time
should be minimal provided that the building area that falls within the previously assumed
building envelope. The building areas should be cleared of surface vegetation, scarified and
moisture conditioned prior to precise grading. The exposed surface should be compacted to a
minimum of 90 percent relative compaction prior to fill plat t_ ThP nr vioucly removed soil
and any fill material should be placed in thin lifts at 1eab� z u�i �CILArlQ "
compacted to at Ieast 90 percent relative compaction. BUILDING & SAFETY DEPT.
APPROVED
FOR CONSTRUCTION
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April 18, 2014 -2- Project No. 54414094
14-04-164
The referenced reports include recommendations pertaining to the construction of residential
structure foundations. The previous reports also address the potential for liquefaction,
subsidence and differential settlement. Based upon our review of the referenced reports, it is our
opinion that the structural values included in these reports remain applicable for the design and
construction of the proposed residential structure foundations.
The allowable bearing pressures recommended in the referenced Geotechnical Investigation
report remain applicable. Conventional shallow spread footings should be bottomed into
properly compacted fill material a minimum of 12 inches below lowest adjacent grade.
Continuous footings should be at least 12 inches wide and isolated pad footings should be at least
2 feet wide. Continuous footings and isolated pad footings should be designed utilizing
allowable bearing pressures of 1500 psf and 2000 psf, respectively. Allowable increases of 300 psf
for each additional 1 foot of width and 300 psf for each additional 6 inches of depth may be
utilized, if desired. The maximum allowable bearing pressure should be 3000 psf. The
recommended allowable bearing pressures may be increased by one-third for wind and seismic
loading.
Lateral forces may be resisted by friction along the base of the foundations and passive resistance
along the sides of the footings. A friction coefficient of 0.48 times the normal dead load forces is
recommended for use in design. Passive resistance may be estimated using an equivalent fluid
weight of 300 pcf. If used in combination with the passive resistance, the frictional resistance
should be reduced by one third to 0.33 times the normal dead load forces.
The bearing soil is generally non -expansive and falls within the "very low" expansion category in
accordance with the 2013 (CBC) classification criteria. Pertinent 2013 CBC Seismic Design
parameters are summarized on the following page.
Sladden has reviewed the 2013 California Building Code (CBC) and summarized the current
seismic design parameters for the proposed structure. The seismic design category for a structure
may be determined in accordance with Section 1613 of the 2013 CBC or ASCE7. According to the
2013 CBC, Site Class D may be used to estimate design seismic loading for the proposed
structures. The 2013 CBC Seismic Design Parameters are summarized below.
Risk Category (Table 1.5-1): I/II/VI
Site Class (Table 1613.32): D
Ss (Figure 1613.3.1):1.5138
Si (Figure 1613.3.1): 0.712g
Fa (Table 1613.3.3(1)):1.0
Fv (Table 1613.5.3(2)):1.5
Sins (Equation 16-37 (Fe X Ss)): 1.513g
Sint (Equation 16-38 (Fv X Si)): 1.068g
SDs (Equation 16-39 12/3 X Sms)):1.009g
SDI (Equation 16-40 (2/3 X Sm1)): 0.712g
Seismic Design Category: D
Madden Engineering
April 18, 2014 -3- Project No. 544-14094
14-04-164
In addition, we have sampled the surface soil on the subject lot to determine the soluble sulfate
content as it relates to selecting appropriate concrete mix designs. Testing indicates that the site
soil is generally considered non- corrosive with respect to concrete. The testing indicated soluble
sulfate content of 200 ppm (0.020 percent) that corresponds with the "negligible" exposure
category in accordance with ACI 318-08, Table 3. Based upon this, the use of sulfate resistance
concrete mixes is not required.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide service to you on this project, if you have any
questions regarding this letter or the referenced reports please contact the undersigned.
Respectfully submitted,
SLADDEN ENGINEERING SSI0
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Please verify that soils reports contain all of the above information. In addition, to assure
continuity between'the investigation/reporting stage and the execution stage, please use
the following checklist to verify that the conclusions and recommendations in the report
cover all the required elements. Only then. can we be assured that the construction
documents address all of the site soil conditions.
La Quinta Geotechnical Report Checklist
Does the "Conclusions and Recommendations" section of the report address each of the
following criteria?
"Address" means;
(a) the criterion is considered significant and mitigation measure(s) noted, or;
(b) the criterion is considered insignificant and explicitly.so stated.
Yes No Criterion
❑ Foundation criteria based upon bearing capacity of natural or compacted soil.
❑ Foundation criteria to mitigate the effects of expansive soils.
❑ Foundation criteria based upon bearing capacity. -of natural er--compacted soil.
❑ Foundation criteria to mitigate the effects of liquefaction.
❑ Foundation criteria. to mitigate the effects of seismically induced differential
settlement.
► ® Foundation criteria to mitigate the effects of long-term differential settlement.
§- ❑ Foundation criteria to mitigate the eff. ects of varying soil strength.
1. ❑ Foundation criteria to mitigate expected total and differential settlement.
Any "No" answers to the -above checklist should be noted as specific required
cotTections.
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Stadden Engineering
6782 Stanton Ave., Suite A, Buena Park, CA 90621 (714) 523-0952 Fax (714) 523-1369
45090 Golf Center Pkwy, Suite F, Indio, CA 92201 (760) 863-0713 Fax (760) 863-0847
450 Egan Avenue, Beaumont, CA 92223 (951) 845-7743 Fax (951) 845-8863
Date: April 9, 2014
Account No.: 544-14094
Customer: Jeha Construction
Location: Madison Club, 53605 Freemont Way, Lot 9513, La Quinta
Sulfate Series
Analytical Report
Soluble Sulfates
per CA 417
PPM
200
Soluble Chloride
per CA 422
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4000
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condition or to deicing chemicals
0.45
4,500
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SIA den Engineering
45090 Golf Center Parkway, Suite F, Indio, CA 92201 (760) 86341713 Fox (760) 863.0847
6782 Stanton Avenue, Suite A, Buena Park, CA 90621 (714) 523-0952 Fax (714) 523-1369
450 Egan Avenue, Hcaumont, CA 922-13 (951) 845-7743 Fax (951) 845-8863
800 E. Florida Avenue, Hemet, CA 92543 (951) 766-8777 Fax (951) 766-8778
July 7, 2014 Project No. 544-1094
14-07-265
Ochoa Design Associates
73-626 Highway 111
Palm Desert, California 92260
Project: Proposed Dudum Residence
53-605 Fremont Way
The Madison Club — Lot 95B
La Quinta, California
Subject: Foundation and Grading Plan Review
Ref: Geoteclinical Update prepared by Sladden Engineering dated April 8, 2014; Project No.
544-14094, Report No. 14-04-164.
As requested, we have reviewed the Precise Grading Plans prepared by Essi Engineering along
with the Foundation Plans and Details prepared by SDE Engineering, Inc. The plans reviewed
were prepared for the custom residence proposed for 53-605 Fremont Way within the Madison
Club development in the City of La Quinta, California. Based on our review, it is our opinion
that the recommendations provided in the above 'referenced Geotechnical Update and the
previous geotechnical reports have been properly incorporated into these plans.
If you have questions regarding this memo or the above referenced report; please contact the
undersigned.
Respectfully submitted,
SLADDEN ENGINEERING
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Brett L. Anders n9
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Principal Engineer a Ctvll
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REOSIVRED
JUL 14 2094
C17'Y OF LA QYINTA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT