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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPOTTER HEIGHTS S-5128 CASE NUMBER DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLATTING OR PLANNING AND ZONING CASE REVIEW S-5128 PETITION FOR DATE RECEIVED REZONING SPECIAL EXCEPTION VACATION RE~LIBDIVISION March 30, 1979 COMMENT TO PLANNING BY 4-18-79 OF Potter Heights Subdivision (2 plat maps) FOR MEETING OF COMMENTS: ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION: of Cases PUBLIC WATER NOT AVAILABLE PUBLIC SEWER NOT AVAILABLE TO SERVICE PETITION AREA. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING: 71-014 (9/76) March 26, 1979 W.O. A18778 Grid 3639 4040 "B" STREET ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99503 (907) 278-1551 Mr. A1 Pace 4611 Business Park Blvd. Anchorage, AK 99503 Sub j ec t: Shallow Subsurface Investigation for Suitability of On-Site Wastewater Disposal Systems---A 20-Acre Parcel Near Potter Creek within the NE 1/4, Section 14, T11N, R3W, SM, Alaska Dear Mr. Pace: We have completed a shallow subsurface investigation on your 20-acre parcel near Potter Creek (see Figure 1). The purpose of this investigation was to determine the suitability of the designated area for on-site wastewater d~sposal systems and to make a preliminary determination of the shallow subsurface conditions for planning purposes. CONCLUSIONS Based on the results of this investigation we believe the site generally will be suitable for construction of on-site wastewater disposal systems, in conformance with Municipality of Anchorage regulations. Our original exploration program included the placing of 8 to 10 test holes. However, due tO the terrain and deep snow cover, we were only able to place 5 test holes. Additional exploration, with percolation tests, should be conducted after the spring thaw, when access is available. No bedrock or ground water was discovered during the exploration, however, the site is in a general area where bedrock and ground water can be problems. Again, these conditions should be looked for carefully in the next phase of exploration. In any event, rock outcroppings, natural drainage soils, springs, etc., should be avoided when con- structing disposal systems. $ 1 2.82 1979 ~r. A1 Pace March 26, 1979 Page Two DISCUSSION The subsurface investigation consisted of five testholes, three percolation tests, and laboratory analysis of soil samples obtained during the field investigation. The testholes were drilled with a Nodwell-mounted Mobile Drill B-50 rig equipped with a continuous flight auger, Owned and operated by Denali~ · Drilling, Inc. Drilling of each testhole was under the direction of Terry Barber,·geologist/field technician, Alaska Testlab. To evaluate the soil condi%ions, Mr. Barber logged each hole while drilling was in operation and.took samples directly off the auger at varied intervals. Each sample was placed in a sealed plastic bag to preserve its water content. In the labor- atory, water content and dry strength were determined for each' sample. The samples were then placed in arbitrary groups according to their color, texture, and grain size distribution. Grain sizs analysis, Atterberg limits, and water content, were then performed on the composite samples of these arbitrary soil groups. Three distinct soil groups were enCountered. below. ~ROUP A GROUP B GROUP C They are described is a brown silty gravelly sand with ia trace of clay. This group is very frost susceptible with a frost classification of F-3. Its unified classification is SM. Grain size gradations are shown on Sheet 4. is a brown silty gravelly sand with some clay. This group is very frost susceptible with a frost classi- fication of F-3. Its unified classificationis SM. Grain size gradations are shown on Sheet 5. is a brown, poorly graded, silty, sandy gravel found in the last several feet of Testholes 2A, 3A, and 5. The observed gravel had a maximum size of 1 inch. This· group is moderately frost susceptible with a frost classification of F-l/F-3. Its unified classi- fication is GM. The grain size distribution curves show the range and percent by weight of particle sizes evident in each soil.group. Larger particles may be present in situ; however, the action of the auger may exclude them from being sampled. M~. A1 Pace March 26, 1979 Page Three Prelimary evaluation of the area for on-site wastewater treatment systems was performed. This evaluation was accomplished by inserting a 3/4-inch PVC pipe in a test hole to assist in measuring the test hole's, water level. The hole was then filled with water and left overnight. The next day the hole was refilled. After refilling, the fall rate of the water over the next 60 minutes was recorded. This test was conducted in Test Holes 1, 3A, and 5. These test holes were chosen to obtain representative values for the percolation rates in the general investigation area. The following percolation rates were observed using the aforementioned procedure. Testhole .Rate (min./inch) '1 23 ~ 3A 20 5 43 Ground water was not observed in any of the five test holes.' The following figures, tables, and graphs c'omplete this report: Test Hole Location Sketch .Figure 1 Test Hole Logs Table A Standard Explanatory Information Sheets 1-3 Grain Size Distribution Curves Sheets 4-5 We trust the above meets your present requirements. If you have any questions .or if we may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Very sincerely, ALASKA TE STLAB Jordan E. Jacobsen Approved by: Melvin R. Nichols, PE LaboratorY Manager JEJ:gla:mm Test Hole #1 TABLE A WO #A18778 Date: 3/2/79 Logged by: T. Barber Depth in Feet From To 0 1 ~.d~ 6 16 Bottom of Test Hole: Frost Line: 'Free Water Level: Soil Description F-4, broWn Peat, frozen, Pt. F-3, brown~ty gravelly Sand,· wet, sharp particles,~ Group A. ~~ F-3, brown silty gravell ra~.~ from 5' to 6', low to me~.~~~, stiff to hard, sharp partic~4,~ro~p.B.__ __ _ ' 1 ft. None Sample Depth 1 5 2 10 3 16 Type of Dry M% SamPle Strength Group Unified 11.8 G L A SM 12.9 G M/H B SM 11.9 G M .B SM Remarks: 1'. 3 4 5. 6. Type of Sample, G=Grab, SP = Standard Penetration, · U = Undisturbed. Dry Strength, N=None, L=Low, M=~edium, H=High. Group refers to similar, material, this study only. General I~formation, see Sheet 1. Frost and Textural Classification, see Sheet 2. Unified Classification, see Sheet 3. Test Hole #2-2A TABLE A WO #A18778 Date: 3/1/79 ~/L0gged by: T. Barber Depth in Feet From To Soil Description 0 1.5 1.5 7 F-4, brown Peat, Pt. · F-3,~ brown silty gravelly Sand, ~t_~sa-tur'ate~ low to medium density, subrounded--to rounded particles SM; Group A. 7 :9 15 Transition zone from sand to gravel. F1 t~ F3, brown silty sandy Gravel, ~  a-t~r_~~, high density, sharp to subrounded articles, GM, Group C. Remarks: Moved from TH2 to TH 2A due to refusal at 9 ft. Drilled 2A 15 ft. West. Bottom of Test Hole: 15 ft. Frost Line: 1 ft. Free Water Level: None Type of Dry Sample Depth M% Sample Strength Group Unified I 3.5 Sat. G L/M A SM 14.9 2 9 G L/.M A SM 2A Remarks: 15 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Sat. 12.9 8.1 G L C GM Type of Sample, G=Grab, SP = Standard Penetration, U = Undisturbed. Dry Strength, N=None, L=Low, M=Medium, H=High. Group refers to similar material, this study only. General Information, see Sheet 1. Frost and Textural Classification, see Sheet 2. Unified Classification, see Sheet 3. Test Hole #3A T~BLE A WO #A18778 Date: 3/1/79 Logged by: T. Barber Depth in Feet From To 0 1 1 7 7 10 10 15 Soil Description F-4, brown Peat, F-3, brown silty gravelly Sand, damp.to wet, high density, sharp particles, SM, Group B. F-3, brown silty gravelly Sand ~amp to wet, high density, sharp particles, SM, less gravel than interval directly above, Group B. F-'2, brown silty sand Gravel, damp, high to very high density, sharp particles, GM, Group C. Bottom of Test Hole: Frost Line: Free Water Level: 15 ft. 1 ft. None Remarks: Moved from TH3 to TH3A due to refusal,at 5 ft. Drilled TH3A 50 ft. south. SamPle Depth 1 5 2 10 3 15 Type of .Dry ~{% Sample Strength Grou~ Unified 13.1 G VL/L B SM 11.9 G M B SM 10.0 G L C GM Remarks: 1. Type of Sample, G=Grab, SP = Standard Penetration, U = Undisturbed. 2. Dry Strength, N=None, L=Low, M=Medium, H=High. 3. Group refers to similar material, this study only. 4. General Information, see Sheet 1. 5. Frost.and Textural ClassificatJ. on, see Sheet 2. 6.. Unified Classification, see Sheet 3. Test Hole #4 TABLE A WO #A18778 Date.: 3/1/79 Logged by: T. Barber Depth in Feet From To 0 1.5 1.5 5 5 16 Soil Descrip%ion F-4, brown Peat,. frozen Pt. · F-3, brown silty gravelly San~, well graded, /d3~~sof~, high density cohesion, ~-~M~ Group A. F-3, brown silty gravelly Sand, wet, hard cohesion, high density, interbedded with gravel layers, g~avel content increased with depth, SM, Group B. Bottom of Test Hole: Frost Line: Free Water Level: 16 ft. 1 ft. None Sample Depth 1 5 2 10 Type of Dry M% Sample Strength 'Group Unified 12.3 G VL/L A SM 15.6 G M B SM Remarks: 1. Type of Sample, G=Grab, SP = Standard Penetration, U = Undisturbed. 2. Dry Strength, N=None~ L=Low, M=Medium, H=High. 3. Group refers to similar material, this study only. 4. General Information, see Sheet 1. 5. Frost and Textural Classification, see Sheet 2. 6. Unified Classification,. see Sheet 3. Test Hole #5 TABLE A WO #A18778 Date: 3/2/79 Logged by: T. Barber Depth in Feet From To 0 1 '3 5~8 13 Z ~13 16 Bottom of Test Hole: Frost Line: Free Water Level: Soil Description F-4, brown Peat, frozen, Pt.' F-3, brown silty g~avelly Sand, fine to medium sand, wet, medium density, sharp particles, interval becomes more gravelly with depth, SM, Group A. F-3, brown silty gravelly Sand, fine to medium sand, ~ medium density, sharp particles, sli~htiy more gravelly'than the above interval, SM, Group B. F-3, brown silty Sandy Gravel, wet, medium density, sharp particles, very ha~d drilling, GM, Group C. 16 ft. 1 ft. NOne Sample Depth 1 5 2 8.5 3 16 Remarks: 1. e 4. 5. 6. Type of Dry M% Sample Strength Group Unified 14.6 G L A 14.1 G M/H B 11.7 G M C SM SM GM Type of Sample, G=Grab, SP = Standard penetration, U = Undisturbed. Dry Strength, N=None, L=Low, M=Medium, H=Hi~h. Group refers to.similar material,.this study only. General Information, see Sheet 1. Frost and Textural Classification, see Sheet 2. Unified Classification, see Sheet 3. Test Hole Log - Description Guide The soil descriptions shown on the logs are the best estimate of the soil's· characteristics at tbe time of field examination and as such do not achieve the precision of a laboratory testing procedure. If the log includes soils simples, those samples recetve an independent textural classification in the laboratory to verify tb~ field examination. The logs ofien include tbe following items: Depth- Interval - usually shown to 0.1 foot, within that zone no significant cbat~ge in soil type was observed through dri!l action, direct obserw~tion or sampling. Frost Classification -~ NFS, Fl, F2, F3, F4, see "Soil Classification Chart" Texture of Soil An engineering classification of the soils by particle size and proportlon, see "Soil Classification Chart", note the proportkms are approximate and modifications to the soil group due to stratification, mcluslons and changes m properties are included. Moisture Content · tbisisaqualitative measure: d.~y.., m~ or little apparent surface moisture, damp, moisture forms portion of color, less than plastic limit, wet, no free water, often soft, if cohesive soil, saturated, free water may be squeezed out, ifa free draining soil; dilatent at natural moisture content, if a non:plastic silt or fine sand. (The moisture conten.t is further defined by reference t9 PI, LW, NP, M%or dilatenc, y,) Density refers to ~nore-or-less nou-cohesive soils, such as sand gravel mixtures with or without a fine fraction, derived from drilling action and/or sample data; usua!ly described as: very loose, loose, medium dense, very den~;e. General intent is to portray earthwork characteristics. Stiffness - refers to more-or-less cohesive soils and fine grained silts of ~silt groups. Derived frotn drill action and/or sample data. Very soft, soft, stiff, very stiff and }lard are commonly used terms. Particle size -- The largest particle recovered by the split spoon is 1-3/8", Shelby tube 3", auger flight~ (minute-man) 2", Auger flights (B-SO hollow stem) 6"-8", Larger particles are described indirectly by action of the drilling attd are referred to as cobblea, 3" to 8", or boulder~ 8"+, Therefore when reviewing the gradation sheets, if any, the description on the bole log must be considered for an/indication of larger particles, Unified Soil Classification - This is a two letter code. See Unified Classification sheet for further definition, In some cases AASHO aud/or FAA soil classifications may be shown as well as the unified. Atierberg Limits - useful for fine grained and other plastic soil~, PI; natm'al moisture content believed to be less than plastic limit PI+; natural moisture content believed to be between plastic and liquid IWmit s L_~w+; natural moisture content believed to be greater .than liquid limit NP; non-plastic, useful as a modifying description of some silty ~aat/~tials. Dilatency - is the ability of water to migrate to the surface of a saturated or nearly saturated soil sample when vibrated or jolted - u~ed as all aid to determine if a fine grained soil is a slightly or non-plastic silt or a volcanic ash. Rock flour -- finely ground soil that is not plastic but otherwise appears similar to; clayey silt. Organic Content - usually described as Peat, PT, so~netimes includes discrete particles such as wood, coal, etc. as a modifier to .m inorganic soil. Quantity described as', trace, or an estimate of volume, or, in case of all organic,-- as Peat. This may include tundra, muskeg and bog material. Muck - a modifier used to describe very 'soft, semi-organic deposits · usually occuring below a peat deposit. Amorphus peat -- organic particles nearly or fully disintegrated. Fibrous Peat - organic particles more-or less intact. Bottom of Testhole - includes last sample intervah Frost Line - seasonal frost depth as described by drilling action and/or samples at the time of drilling. Frozen Ground - other than frost line, des&ibed by samples, usually includes description of ice content, often v/ill include modified Unified Classification for frozen soils - this is a special case related to permafrost studies. Free Water Level - The free water level noted during drilling. This is not necessarily the static water table at the time of drilling or at other seasons, Static water table determination in other than very permeable soils requires observation wells or piezometer installations, used only itl special cases, Blow/6" - The number of blows of a 140 weight free falling 30" to advance a 2" split spoon 6"; the number of blows for a 12" advance is, by definition, thc standard penetration, ,el% - natural moisture content of the soil sample~ usually not p-~'rformed on clean sands or gravels below the water table. Type of Sample - SP, refers to 2" split spoon driven into the soil by 140 pound weight, a disturbed sample, S, ihin wall tube, '!Shelby" used to obtain undisturbed samples of fine grained soil, G,"grab" disturbed sample from auger flights or walloftrench, C, cut sample, undisturbed sample from wall of trench. Dry Stren[~tb - a useful indicator of a soil's clayey fraction, N=None, L=Low, M=Medium, H=High Gro.up - The samples are placed into apparently similar groups based on color and texture and are arbitrarily ~tssigned a group letter. Further disturbed tests including Atterberg Limits, grain size, moisture~ensity relationship, etc. may be performed on the group and are assumed to reflect the general distrubed characteristics 6f the soils assigned to the group. This is an important phase of the soil analysis and is used to standardize the various qualitative determinations and to reduce the number of quantitative tests necessary to describe the soil mass. SOIL CLASSIFICATION CHART 30% GRAVEL CLAY CLAYEY' CLAYEY CLAYEY OR SILTY SILTY SILTY \ ~ SAND ~ GRAVELLY SAND SANDY GRAVEL SAND GRAVELLY SAND SANDY GRAVEL : GRAVEL \ \ 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 00 GRAVEL +#4 SCREEN) % BY WEIGHT NONFROST SUSCEPTIBLE SOILS ARE INORGANIC SOILS CONTAINING LESS THAN 3% FINER THAN 0.02 mm. GROUPS OF FROST-SUSCEPTIBLE SOILS: F1 GRAVELLY SOILS CONTAINING BETWEEN 3 AND 20% FINER THAN 0.02 mm. F2 SANDY SOILS CONTAINING BETWEEN 3 AND 15% FINER THAN 0.02 mm. F3 a. GRAVELLY SOILS CONTAINING MORE THAN 20% FINER THAN 0.02 mm. AND SANDY SOILS (EXCEPT F:INE SILTY, SANDS) CONTAINING MORE THAN 15% FINER THAN 0.02 mm. b. CLAYS wITH PLASTICITY INDEXES OF MORE THAN 12. EXCEPT VARVED CLAYS. F4 a. ALLSILTS INCLUDING SANDY SILTS. b. FiNE SILTY SANDS CONTAINING MORE THAN 15% FINER THAI~ 0.02 mm. c. LEAN CLAYS WITH PLASTICITY NDEXESOF LESS THAN 12. d. VARVED CLAYS. Mr. A1 Pace 4611 Business Park Blvd. Anchorage, Alaska 99503 Subject: 4040"B" STREET ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99503 (907) 278-1551 October 5, 1979 W.O. #A19064 Grid # 36.3~ Additional Shallow Subsurface Investigation for Suitability of On-Site Wastewater Disposal Systems - A 20-Acre Parcel Near Potter Creek Within the Northeast 1/4, Section 14, TllN, R3W, SM, Alaska Dear Mr. Pace: We have completed an additional shallow subsurface investigation on the property described above which is near Potter Creek. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the suitability of the lots in the proposed subdivision for on-site wastewater disposal systems and 'to make a preliminary determination of shallow subsurface conditions fcr planning purposes. A previous investigation was conducted in March 1979 and a report issued on M~r~h 26 197~ At that time th~ ~ee~ snow cover and terra~:evented the drill~g of all of the_planned test borinq's~ ~rn~.i~~~'~ion ~es-cs. This present investigation supplements the work completed in ~{arch. CONCLUSIONS In general, our conclusions as stated in the March 26 letter remain the same. We are of tha opinion that on--site wastewater disposal systems can be constructed in accordance with the Municipality of Anchorage regulations on most of the lots. The soils in the area consist of predominately gravelly silty sands derived from glacial till and alluvi~ma. This till is not highly permeable and thus perco- lation rates are rather slow. Table I attached to this letter lists recont~nended absorption trench areas. These recommendations are based on design criteria contained in "Manual of Septic Tank Practice", U.S. Public Health Service, Washington D.C., publication number 256. We have been conservative in~ the absorption trench area because the so~ls are cuite ~%~--~..~Yd could tend to l~with use~ ...o=s where no percolation 'tests were conducted we have based our recom~endations on the highest test results in nearby borings. It is possible that a percolation tes~ in these lots could result in shorter absorption trenches. ~Mr. A1 Pace October 5, 1979 Page Two As noted on Table 1, the boring on the lot line between Lots 3 and 4, Block 1 encountered g~undwater at seven f?~ An additional hole was drilled upslope-~~~i~-75~~nd this hole encountered groundwater at eight feet. Based on this boring we do not recommend that on-site wastewater disposal systems be placed on these lots without additional information. As stated in the March report, due to the soils and terrain, groundwater conditions can be a problem in localized areas. We recommend that seepage trenches be inspected prior to installing the system. As these recommendations are based on a six-inch diameter test hole, the seepage trench will provide a much clearer picture of the subsurface conditions than the test hole. If conditions are different than encountered in the borings, it may be necessary to ify the design~ FIELD EXPLORATION AND TESTING The exploration was conducted using a continuous flight solid stem auger drill rig, owned and operated by Denali Drilling, Inc. The drill was mounted on a tracked Nodwell carrier. The drilling was supervised, the test holes logged and the percolation performed by Mr. O. Hatch, Alaska Testlab geologist/senior field technician. When the drilling was completed a 3/4-inch slotted PVC pipe was inserted into the hole to aid in determining the free water level. The test hole was then filled with water and left overnight to saturate. On returning the next day the hole was refilled with water ~and the drop in water level carefully monitored over the next 60 minutes. This procedure is not a standardized percolation test, however, we understand that the Municipality of Anchorage, Department of Health and Environmental Protection, prefers tests performed in this manner to evaluate a site for a proposed sewage system. The following are attached and complete this report. Site Plan Test Hole Logs Explanatory Information Grain-Size Distribution Curves Figure 1 Tables A-D Sheets 1-3 Sheets 4-5 .Mr. A1 Pace October 5, 1979 Page Three We trust this information meets your present needs. further service please do not hesitate to contact us. JRF/ms Attachments If we can be of Very sincerely, ALASKA TESTLAB a~es Ri ~Fin~le~,~r., P.E. Geotechnical Engineer Approved by: Laboratory Manager TABLE 1 RECOMMENDED ABSORPTION TRENCH AREA Block 1 3 Lot 1 2 3 4 2 Recommended* Percolation Absorption Applicable Rate Trench Area Boring (min./in.) (ft.2/~ed~oom) TH-1 23 [:~.2'25 / TH-A- 1 TH-A- 1 TH-A- 2 4 TH-A-2 4 150 TH-A-3~ 8 150 TH-A-3~ 8 150 TH-5 13 175 TH-5 13 175 TH-4 TH-1 , TH- 2A TH-2A TH-2A, TH-3 TH-3 TH - 3 A 200-,---" oo- 200--L 6 TH-A- 4 20 ,. . 7 TH-A- 4 20e~s 210 ~ *Absorption trench area recommendations based on d i-g eria contained in "Manual of Septic Tank Practic", U.S. Public Health Service (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1957), PubliCation No. 256. roundwater encountered by Test Hole A~-l~'-~e~v~e~-~-"f~et~-~epth.---~ n-site- wa_stewa_ter.~._.~.~.._..di~posal_ -.---~.__. not recommended on these lots. system Test Hole #A-1 Table A WO #Al 9064 Date: 10/1/79 Logged by: O. Hatch Depth in Feet From To 0.0 1.0 ~z~l.0 3.0 ,/ ~3.0 7.0 7.0 10.0 Soil Description Brown Peat, damp, soft F-l, brown slightly Silty Sandy Gravel, damp, medium dense, rounded particles to 3", GM F-4, brown Gravell~ Sandy Silt, damp, stiff, plastic, rounded particles to 3", ML F-2, brown Gravelly very Silty Sand, saturated, medium dense, rounded particles to 3", SM Bottom of Test Hole: Frost Line: Free Water Level: 10.0 Feet None Observed 7.0'Feet While Drilling Sa. No. Depth I 5 2 10 M% Group Unified 11.6 A ML 14.2 A SM Remarks: 1. e e 4. 5. 6. A second test hole drilled uphill 75 feet encountered groundwater at eight feet depth. All samples obtained by grabbing material as brought to surface by auger. Group refers to similar material, this study only. General Information, see Sheet 1. Frost and Textural Classification, see Sheet 2. Unified Classification, see Sheet 3. Test Hole #A-2 Table B WO #A19064 Date: 10/1/79 Logged by: 0. Hatch Depth in Feet From To 0.0 1.5 1.5 16.0 Soil Description Brown Peat, damp, soft, Pt F-4, brown Gravelly very Silty Sand, SM Bottom of Test Hole: Frost Line: Free Water Level: 16.0 Feet None Observed None Observed Percolation Rate = 4 minutes/inch Water Level at Start of Test = 5.0 Feet Sa. No. Depth M% I 5 10.3 2 10 4.0 3 15 10.9 Group Unified A SM B SM A SM Remarks: 1. 3. 4. 5. Ail samples obtained by grabbing material as brought to surface by auger. Group refers to similar material, this study only. General Information, see Sheet 1. Frost and Textural Classification, see Sheet 2. Unified Classification, see Sheet 3. Test Hole #A-3 Table C WO #A19064 Date: 10/1/79 Logged by: O. Hatch Depth in Feet From To 0.0 1.5 1.5 16.0 Soil Description Brown Peat, damp, soft, Pt F-4, brown Gravelly very Silty Sand, damp, stiff, slightly plastic, subrounded particles to 3", grades very gravelly below 12', SM Bottom of Test Hole: Frost Line: Free Water Level: 16.0 Feet None Observed None Observed Water Level at Start of Test = 4.0 Feet Sa. No. Depth M% Group Unified I 5 9.5 A SM 2 10 12.5 A SM 3 15 10.0 A SM Remarks: 1. Ail samples obtained by grabbing material as brought to surface by auger. 2. Group refers to similar material, this study only. 3. General Information, see Sheet 1. 4. Frost and Textural Classification, see Sheet 2. 5. Unified Classification, see Sheet 3. Test Hole #A-4 Table D WO #A19064 Date: 10/1/79 Logged by: O. Hatch Depth in Feet From To 0.0 I .5 1.5 16.0 Bottom of Test Hole: Frost Line: Free Water Level: Soil Description Brown Peat, damp, soft, Pt F-4, brown Gravelly very Silty Sand, stiff to hard, plastic, subrounded particles to 3", SM 1620 Feet None Observed None Observed Percolation Rate = 20 minutes/inch Water Level at Start of Test = 5.0 Feet Sa. No. Depth M% I 5 10.5 2 10 10.8 3 15 7.3 Group Unified A SM B SM A SM Remarks: 1. 3. 4. 5. Ail samples obtained by grabbing material as brought to surface by auger. Group refers to similar material, this study only. General Information, see Sheet 1. Frost and Textural Classification, see Sheet 2. Unified Classification, see Sheet 3. Test Hole Lo9 - Description Guide The soil descriptions shown on the logs are the best estimate of the soil's characteristics at the time of field examination and as such do not achieve the psecision of a laboratory testing procedure. If the log includes soils samples, those samples receive an independent textural classification in the laboratory to verify the field examination. The logs often include the following items: . Depth Interval - usually shown to 0.1 foot, within that zone no significant change in soil type was observed through drill action, disect observation or sampling. Frost Classification - NFS, Fl, F2, F3, F4, see "Soil Classification Chart" Texture of Soil - An engineering classification of the soils by particle size and proportion, see "Soil Classification Chart", note the proportions are approximate and modifications to the soil group due to stratification, inclusions and chauges in properties are included. Moisture Content .- this is a qualitative measure: d.~, .o or little apparent surface moisture, damp. moisture forms portion of color, less than plastic limit, wet, no free water, ofien soft, it' cohesive soil, saturated, free water may be squeezed out, ifa free draining soil: dilatent at natural moisture content, if a non-plastic silt or fine sand. (Thc moisture content is further defined by reference to PI, LW, NP, M%or dilatency.) Density - refers to more-or-less non<ohesive soils, such as sand gravel mixtures with or without a fine fraction, derived from drilling action and/or sample data: usually described as: very loose, loose, medium dense, very dense. General intent is to portray earthwork characteristics. Stiffness - refers to more-or-less cohesive soils and fine grained silts of t~ clay-silt groups. Derived from drill action and/or sample data, Very soft, soft, stiff, very stiff and hard are commonly used terms. Particle size - The largest particle recovered by the split spoon is 1-3/8", Shelby tube Y', auger flights (minute-man) 2", Auger flights {13-50 hollow stem) 6"-8". Larger particles are described indisectly by action of the drilling and arc referred to as cobbles, 3" to 8', or boulders 8"+. Therefore wheu reviewing the gradation sheets, if any, the description on the hole log must be considered for an:indication of larger particles. Unified. Soil Classification - This is a two letter code. See Unified Classfficatiou sheet for further definition. In some cases AASHO and/or FAA soil classifications may be shown as well as the unified. Atserberg Limits - useful for fine grained and other plastic soils. PI; natural moisture content believed to be less than plastic limit P__l+; natural moisture content believed to be between plastic and liquid limits L__.~; natural moisture content believed to be greater than liquid limit · NP; non-plastic, useful as a modifying description of some silty ~-dat~rials, Dilatencv - is the ability of water to migrate to the surface of a saturated or nearly saturated soil sample when vibrated or jolted -- used as an aid to determine if a fine grained soil is a slightly or non-plastic silt or a volcanic ash. Rock flour - finely ground soil that is not plastic but otherwise appears similar to a clayey silt. Organic Content - usually described as Peat, PT, sometimes includes discrete particles such as wood, coal, etc. as a modifier to an inorganic soil. Quantity described as: trace, or an estimate of volume, or, in case of all organic, - as Peat. This may include tundra, muskeg and bog material. Muck - a modifier used to describe very soft, semi-organic deposits usually occuring below a peat deposit. Amorphus peat - organic particles nearly or fully disintegrated. Fibrous Peat - organic particles more-or-less intact. Bottom of Testhole - includes last sample interval. Frost Line - seasonal frost depth as described by drilling action and/or .samples at the time of drilling. Frozen Ground - other than frost line, described by samples, usually includes description of ice content, often will include modified Unified Classification for frozen soils - this is a special case related to permafrost studies. Free Water Level -- The free water level noted duriug drilling. This is not necessarily the static water table at the time of drilling or at other seasons. Static water table determination in other than very permeable soils requires observation wells or piezometer installations, used only ill special cases. I½]ow/6" -- The number of blows of a ! 40 weight free falling 30" to advance a 2" split spoon 6"; the number of blows for a 12" advance is, by definition, the standard penetration. ,v~% - natural moisture content of the soil sample, usually not p-~formed on clean sands or gravels below the water table. Type of Sample - S.._P, refers to 2" split spoon driven into the soil by 140 pound weight, a disturbed sample, ~, thin wall tube, "Shelby" used to obtain undisturbed samples of fine grained soil, f;,, "grab" disturbed sample from auger flights or wall of trench, ~., cut sample, undisturbed sample from wall of trench. Dry Strength - a useful indicator of a soil's clayey fraction, N=None, L=Low,M=Medium, H=High Group - The samples are placed into apparently similar groups based oo color and texture and are arbitrarily assigned a group [etter. Furtller disturbed tests including Atterberg Limits, grain size, moisture-density relationship, etc. may be performed on the group and are assumed to reflect the general disrcubed characteristics of the soils assigned to tile group. This is an important phase of the soil analysis and is u~cd to standardize the various qualitative determinations and to reduce tile number of quantitative tests necessary to describe the soil mass. SOIL CLASSIFICATION CHART 30% GRAVEL CLAY CLAYEY or SIltY CLAYEY CLAYEY SI LTY SILTY CLAYEY SILTY SAND GRAVEL GRAVELLY SAND SANDY GRAVEL\ . X/ SAND GRAVELLY SAND GRAVEL GRAVEL / 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 GRAVEL (+#4 SCREEN) % BY WEIGHT NONFROST SUSCEPTIBLE SOILS ARE INORGANIC SOILS CONTAINING LESS THAN 3% FINER THAN 0.02 mm, GROUPS OF FROST-SUSCEPTIBLE SOILS; F1 GRAVELLY SOILS CONTAINING BETWEEN 3 AND 20% FINER THAN 0.02 mm. F2 SANDY SOILS CONTAINING BETWEEN 3 AND 15% FINER THAN 0.02 mm. F3 a. GRAVELLY SOILS CONTAINING MORE THAN 20% FINER THAN 0,02 mm. AND SANDY SOILS (EXCEPT FINE SILTY, SANDS) CONTAINING MORE THAN 15% FINER THAN 0.02 mm. b. CLAYS WITH PLASTICITY INDEXES OF MORE THAN ]2. EXCEPT VARVED CLAYS. F4 a. ALL SILTS INCLUDING SANDY SILTS. b. FINE SILTY SANDS CONTAINING MORE THAN 15% FINER THAN 0.02 mm. c. LEAN CLAYS WITH PLASTICITY INDEXES OF LESS THAN 12. d. VARVEO CLAYS. u~ a~ o~ o o o o o o _o 0 0 o _o ~o o o c 40~4~0'~'1J ST R E ET ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99503. (907) 278-1551 W.O. A18778 Grid 3639 ~. A1 Pace 4611 Business Park Blvd. Anchorage, AK 99503 Subject: ~Shallo~ Subsurface Investigation for Suitability of On-Sit~Wastewater Disposal Systems---A 20-Acre Parcel Near Potter Creek within the NE 1/4, Section 14, T11N, R3W, SM, Alaska Dear Mr. Pace: We have completed a shallow subsurface investigation on your 20-acre parcel near Potter Creek (see Figur% 1). The purpose of this investigation was to determine the suitability of the designated area for on-site wastewater disposal systems and to 'm~ke a preliminary determination of the shallow subsurface conditions for planning'purposes. CONCLUSIONS Based on the results of this investigation we believe the site generally will be suitable for construction of on-site wastewater disposal systems, in conformance with Municipality of Anchorage regulations. Our original exploration program included the placing of 8 to 10 test holes. However, due to the terrain and deep snow cover, we were only able to place 5 test holes. Additional exploration, with percolation tests, should be conducted after the spring thaw, when access is available. No bedrock or ground water was discovered during the exploration, however, the site is in a general area where bedrock and ground water can be problems. Again, these conditions should be looked for carefully in the next phase of exploration. In any event, rock outcroppings, natural drainage soils, springs, etc., should be avoided when con- structing disposal systems. Mr. A1 Pace March 26, 1979 Page Two DISCUSSION The subsurface investigation consisted of five testholes, three percolation tests, and laboratory analysis of soil samples obtained during the field investigation. The testholes were drilled with a Nodwell-mounted Mobile Drill B-50 rig equipped with a continuous flight auger, owned and'operated by Denali Drilling, Inc. Drilling of each testhole was under the direction of Terry Barber,.geologist/field technician, Alaska Testlab. To evaluate the soil conditions, ~Ir. Barber logged each hole while drilling was in operation and.took samples directly off the auger at varied intervals. Each sample was placed in a sealed plastic bag to preserve its water content. In the labor- atory, water content and dry strength were determined for each sample. The samples were then placed in arbitrary groups according to their color, texture, and grain size distribution. Grain size analysis, Atterberg limits, and water content, were then performed on the composite samples of ~hese arbitrary soil groups. -~ Three distinct soil groups were ~ncountered. They are described below. GROUP A GROUP B GROUP C is a brown silty gravelly sand with 'a trace of clay. This group is very frost susceptible with a frost classification of F-3. Its unified classification is SM. Grain size gradations are shown on Sheet 4. is a brown silty gravelly sand with some clay. This. group is very frost susceptible with a frost classi- fication of F-3. Its unified classification is SM. Grain size gradations are shown on Sheet 5. is a brown, poorly graded, silty, sandy gravel found in the last several' feet of Testholes 2A, 3A, and 5. The observed gravel had a maximum size of 1 inch. This group is moderately frost susceptible with a frost classification of F-l/F-3. Its unified classi- fication is GM. The grain size distribution curves show the range and percent by weight of particle sizes evident in each soil' group. Larger particles may be present in situ; however, the action of the auger may exclude them from being sampled. Mr. A1 Pace March 26, 1979 Page Three Prelimary evaluation of the area for on-site wastewater treatment systems was performed. This evaluation was accomplished by inserting a 3/4-inch PVC pipe in a test hole to assist in measuring the test hole's water level. The hole was then filled with water and left overnight. The next day the hole was refilled. After refilling, the fall rate of the water over the next 60 minutes was recorded. This test was conducted in Test Holes 1, 3A, and 5. These test holes were chosen to obtain representative values .for the percolation rates in the general investigation area. The following percolation rates were observed using the aforementioned procedure. Testhole Rate (min./inch) 1 23 3A 20 5 13 Ground water was not observed in any of the f~ve.test holes. The following figures, tables, and. graphs complete this report: Test Hole Location Sketch Test Hole Logs Standard Explanatory Information Grain Size Distribution Curves · Figure 1 Table A Sheets 1-3 Sheets 4-5 We trust the above meets your present requirements. If you have any questions or if we may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Very sincerely, ALASKA TE STLAB Jordan E. Jacobsen Approved by: Melvin R. Nichols, PE Laboratory Manager JEJ:gla:mm Test Hole #1 TABLE A WO #A18778 Date: 3/2/79 Logged by: T. Barber Depth in Feet From To 0 1 1 6 6 16 Soil Description F-4, brown Peat, frozen, Pt. F-3, brown silty gravelly Sand, wet, sharp particles, SM,' Group A. F-3, brown silty gravelly Sand, gravel layer from 5' to 6', low to med. density, wet, stiff to hard, sharp particles SM, Group B. Bottom of Test Hole: 15 ft. Frost Line: I ft. '~ Free Water Level: None Type of Dry Sample Depth Sample Strength Group 1 5 2 10 3 16 M% Unified 11.8 G L A SM 12.9 G M/H B SM 11.9 G M B SM Remarks: 1. Type of Sample, G=Grab, SP = Standard Penetration, U = Undisturbed. 2. Dry Strength, N=None, L=Low, M=~edium, H=High. 3. Group refers to similar material, this study only. 4. General Information, see Sheet 1. 5. Frost and Textural Classification, see Sheet 2. 6. Unified Classification, see Sheet 3. Test Hole #2-2A TABLE A WO #A18778 Date: 3/1/79 Logged by: T. Barber Depth in Fee% From To Soil Description 0 1.5 1.5 7 F-4, brown Peat, Pt. F-3, brown silty gravelly Sand, wet to saturated low to medium density, subrounded to rounded particles SM, Group A. 7 9 Transihion zone from sand to gravel. Remarks: 15 F1 to F3, brown silty sandy Gravel, wet to saturated, high density, sharp to subrounded particles, GM, Group C. Moved from TH2 to TH 2A due to refusal at 9 ft. Drilled 2A '15 ft. West. Bottom of Test Hole: 15 ft. Frost Line: 1 ft. Free Water Level: None Type of Dry ~ample Depth M% ~ample Strength Group unified 3.5 Sat. G L/M A SM 14.9 2 9 Sat. G L~M A SM 12.9 ~A Remarks: 15 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8.1 G L C GM Type of Sample, G=Grab, SP = Standard Penetration, U = Undisturbed. Dry Strength, N=None, L=Low, M=Medium, H=High. Group refers to similar material, this study only. General Information, see Sheet 1. Frost and Textural Classification, see Sheet 2. Unified Classification, see Sheet 3. Test Hole #3A TABLE A WO #A18778 Date: 3/1/79 Logged by: T. Barber Depth in Feet From To 0 1 I 7 7 10 10 15 Bottom of Test Hole: Frost Line: Soil Description F-4, brown Peat, Pt. F-3, brown silty gravelly Sand, damp-to wet, high density, sharp partiCle~, SM, Group B. F-3, brown silty gravelly Sand damp to wet, high density, sharp particles, SM, less gravel than interval directly above, Group B. F-'2, brown silty sand Gravel, damp, high to very high density, sharp particles, GM, Group C. 15 ft. 1 ft. Remarks: Moved from TH3 to TH3A due to refusal at 5 ft. Drilled TH3A 50 ft. south. Free Water Level: None sample Depth I 5 2 10 3 15 Type of Dry M% Sample Strength Group Unified 13.1 G VL/L B SM 11.9 G M B SM 10.0 G L C GM Remarks: 1. Type of Sample, G=Grab, SP = Standard Penetration, U = Undisturbed. 2. Dry Strength, N=None, L=Low, M=Medium, H=High. 3. Group refers to similar material, this study only. 4. General Information, see Sheet 1. 5. Frost and Textural Classification, see Sheet 2. 6.. Unified Classification, see Sheet 3. Test Hole TABLE A WO $A18778 Date: 3/1/79 Logged by: T. Barber Depth in Feet From To 0 1.5 1.5 5 5 16 Soil Description F-4, brown Peat, frozen Pt. F-3, brown silty gravelly Sand, well graded, damp to wet, soft, high density cohesion, SM, Group A. F-3, brown silty gravelly Sand, wet, hard cohesion, high density, interbedded with gravel layers, gravel content increased with depth, SM, Group B. Bottom of Test Hole: Frost Line: Free Water Level: 16 ft. I ft. None · Sample Depth 1 5 2 10 Type of Dry M% Sample Strength Group Unified 12.3 G VL/L A SM 15.6 G M B SM Remarks: 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. Type of Sample, G=Grab, SP = Standard Penetration, U = Undisturbed. Dry Strength, N=None, L=Low,M=.Medlum,' H=High. Group refers to similar material, this study only. General Information, see Sheet 1. Frost and Textural Classification, see Sheet 2. Unified Classification, see Sheet 3. Test Hole #5 TABLE A WO #A18778 Date: 3/2/79 Logged by: T. Barber Depth in Feet From To 0 1 I 8 8 13 13 16 Bottom of Test Hole: Frost Line: Free Water Level: Soil Description F-4, brown Peat, frozen, Pt. F-3, brown silty gravelly Sand, fine to medium sand, wet, medium density, sharp particles, interval becomes more gravelly with depth, SM, Group A. F-3, brown silty gravelly Sand, fine to medium sand, wet, medium density, sharp particles, slightly more gravelly than the above interval, SM, Group B. F-3, brown silty Sandy Gravel, wet, medium density, sharp particles, very hard drilling, GM, Group C. 16 ft. I ft. None. Sample Depth 1 5 2 8.5 '3 16 Remarks: 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. Type of Dry M% Sample. Strength Group Unified 14.6 G L A SM 14.1 G M/H B SM 11.7 G M C GM Type of Sample, G=Grab, SP = Standard Penetration, U = Undisturbed. Dry Strength, N=None, L=Low, M=Medium, H=High. Group refers to similar material, this study only. General Information, see Sheet 1. Frost and Textural Classification, see Sheet 2. Unified Classification, see Sheet 3. Test Hole Log - Description Guide The soil descriptions shown on the logs are the best estimate of the soiPs characteristics at the time of field examination and as such do not achieve the precision of a laboratory testing procedure. If the log includes soils samples, those samples receive an independent textural classification in the laboratory to verify the field examination, The logs often include the following items: Depth interval - usually shown to 0.1 foot, within that zone no significant change in soil type was observed through drill action, direct observation or sampling. Frost Classification - NFS, FI, F2, F3, F4, see "Soil Classification Chart" Texture of Soil -- An engineering classification of the soils by particle size and proportion, see "Soil Classification Chart", note the prop.rtions are approximate and modifications to the soil group due to stratifica'tion, inclusions and chauges in properties are included. Moisture eContcnt · this is a qualitative measure: d_D~, m~ or little apparent surface moisture, damp, moisture forms portion of color, less than plastic limit, wet, no free water, often soft, if cohesive soil, saturated, free water may be squeezed out, ifa free draining soil; dilateur at natural moisture content, if a non-plastic silt or fine sand. (The moisture content is further defined by reference to PI, LW, NP, M% or dilatency.) Density - refers to more-or-less non-cohesive soils, such as sand gravel mixtures with or without a fine fraction, derived from drilling action and/or sample data; usually described as: very loose, loose, medium dense, very dense. General intent is to portray earthwork characteristics. Stiffness - refers to more-or-less cohesive soils and fine gra!ned silts of t e~clay-silt groups. Derived from drill action and/or sample data. Very soft, soft, stiff, very stiff and hard are commonly used terms. Particle size - The largest particle recovered by the split spoon is 1-3/8', Shelby tube Y', auger flights (minute-man) 2", Auger flights (B-50 hollow stem) 6'-8", Larger particles are described indirectly by action of the drilling and are referred to as cobbles, Y' to 8", or boulders 8"+, Therefore when reviewing the gradation sheets, if any, the description ou the hole log must be considered for an"indication Of larger particles. Unified Soil Classification - This is a two letter code. See Unified Classification sheet for further definition, In some cases AASHO and/or FAA soil classifications may be shown as well as the unified. Atterbcrg Limits - useful for fine grained and other plastic soils. PI; natural moisture content believed to be less than plastic limit PI+; natural moisture content believed to be between plastic and liquid ITmit s L_~.w+; natural moisture content believed to be greaser than liquid limit NP; non-plastic, useful as a modifying description of some silty ~aat6rials. Dilatency - is the ability of water to migrate to the surf'.ce of a saturated or nearly saturated soil sample when vibrated or jolted - used as an aid to determine if a fine grained soil is a sightly or non-plastic silt or a volcanic ash. Rock flour - finely ground soil that is not plastic but otherwise appears similar to a clayey silt. Organic Content - usually described as Peat, PT. sometimes includes discrete particles such as wood, coal, etc. as a modifier to an inorganic soil. Quantity described as; trace, or an estimate of volume, or, in case of all organic, - as Peat. This may include tundra, muskeg and bog material. Muck - a modifier used to describe very soft, semi-organic deposits usually occuring below a peat deposit. Amorphus peat - organic particles nearly or fully disintegrated. Fibrous Peat - org*anic particles more-or-less intact. Bottom of Tcsthole - includes last sample interval. Frost Line - seasonal frost depth as described by drilling action and/or samples at the time of drilling. Frozen Ground - other than frost line, described by samples, usually includes de.scription of ice content, often will include tnodified Unified Classification for frozen soils - this is a special case related to permafrost studies. Free Water Level - The free water level noted during drilling. This is not necessarily the static water table at the time of drilling or at other seasons. Static water table determination in other than very permeable soils requires observation wells or piezometer installations, used only in special cases. l~,low/~'' - The number of blows of a 140 weight free failing 30" to advance a 2" split spoon 6"; the number of blows for a 12" advance is. by definition, the standard penetration. M% - natural moisture content of the soil sample, usually nat p--eT'rformed ou clean sands or gravels below the water table. Type of Sample - S.._P, refers to 2" split spoon driven into the soil by 140 pound weight, a disturbed sample, S, thin wall tube, "Shelby" used to obtain undisturbed samples of fine grained soil, C,, "grab" disturbed sample from auger flights or wall of trench, g, cut sample, ,undisturbed sample from wall of trench. Dr}, Strength - a useful indicator of a soil's clayey fraction, N=None, L=Low, M=Medium, H=High Group - The samples are placed into apparently similar groups based on color and texture and are arbitrarily assigned a group letter. Further disturbed tests including Atterberg Limits, grain size, moisture-density relationship, etc. may be performed on the group and are assumed to reflect the general distrubed characteristics of the soils assigned to the group. This is an important phase of the soil analysis and is used to standardize the various qualitative determinations and to reduce the number of quantitative teats necessary to describe the soil mass. SOIL CLASSIFICATION CHART 30% GRAVEL CLAY 0 10 OR SILTY SAND CLAYEY CLAYEY CLAYEY CLAYEY , SILTY SILTY GRAVELLY SAND SANDY GRAVEL SILTY GRAVELLY SAND SANDY GRAVEL GRAVEL 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 GRAVEL (+#4 SCREEN) % BY WEIGHT 100 NONFROST SUSCEPTIBLE SOILS ARE INORGANIC SOILS CONTAINING LESS THAN 3% FINER THAN 0.02 mm. GROUPS OF FROST-SUSCEPTIBLE SOILS: F1 GRAVELLY SOILS CONTAINING BETWEEN 3 AND 20% FINER THAN 0.02 mm. F2 SANDY SOILS CONTAINING BETWEEN 3 AND 15% FINER THAN 0.02 mm. F3 a. GRAVELLY SOILS CONTAINING MORE THAN 20% FINER THAN 0.02 mm. AND SANDY SOILS (EXCEPT FINE SILTY, SANDS) CONTAINING MORE THAN 15% FINER THAN 0.02 mm. b. CLAYS WITH PLASTICITY INDEXES OF MORE THAN 12. EXCEPT VARVED CLAYS. F4 a. ALL SILTS INCLUDING SANDY SILTS. b. FINE SILTY SANDS CONTAINING MORE THAN 15% FINER THAN 0.02 mm. c. LEAN CLAYS WITH PLASTICITY INDEXES OF LESS THAN 12. d. VARVED CLAYS. Oo0o~ 8 ,? ' :) ,L/< SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE: CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION! NOTARY'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ,t97 Authorized O~f icial TRYEK NYMAN 6HAYES q '-or FI ~L OCK 5 SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE: VICINITY MAP CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION! 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