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JEC-15-2004 09 :51 AM H. M. BOWER 828 T24 4643 P. 01 INT�RS�'A7'E GEQTEC'�JIVICAL ENGINEERING,I�c. �112135`gtR ltoemqwunt,IvA15so6s (6t 2)q145770 - REPORT aF SUBSU�tFACE GEQTEC�INICAL INVESTIQATION � FOR P�t,OPOSED SINGLE FAMILX RESIDENCE 1925 L,akeview Terr�, Orono,Minnesota 26 F�bruary 2004 SCOP�O�„ F SERVICES Interst�te Geotechnical Engine�ering, Inc, was ret�ined by Harold Bawer, heteafter refencd ta as the "Glient", t� perform a subsurface soil investigation a parc.�l of i�n.d, herea$er refen�d to as the "site", located as noted in the above title btock. The purpose of this investigation is to identify and evaluate soil and water properties associated with the sit� with respect to establishing a single family resid�nce therean. Five soil borings w�ere performed to depths of between 10 feet and 24 fe�t within the project area. In addition, iabvratory tests were run upan selected soil sarnpl�s. From the resulting data, conclusions are drawn regarding site suitability for the proposed use ar,d recommendations are developed, based upon, information gathered to date within the presently authorized scope af services, for site c�rrection procedures and foundation and slab design. �T�OBSER}( T10N� The s;te is �n existing resider�tial lot in an aimost fully d�velopad residential neighborhood consisting of mosdy targer residential lots. Its add�ss is as noted in the abov� title block; legal description is Lot 2 Block 2 Long L,ake Country Club Addition. It is south of and adjacent to T..akeview Terrace,one house est ofBmwri Road N_Site terrain is typically 2'+ below adja�ent street level, but there is �n area of higher land in the south�ast portion of the sit�. Terrain on the site is sc>mewhat rough, showing sctime indications of atteration in the form of sma11 rnounds of soit at random loc�tions. 'rhere is a delineated wedand on the site,near the northeast cc►rner, and drainage ditch�s run in th� vicinity pf the west and south pr�perty lines. '�'here is also an existing power service line running across the south portion of the site. Site vegetation consists mostly of grasses,weeds,various wetland plants and 1 ight to mc�derate brush and trees. At tha time of this in.vestigation, there was a covet of snow on the site,and the g,round surface was frozen. Proposed canstruction an this lot is assumed to be a single family residence. This investigation having been commissioned prio�to saie of the iot, proposed loc�ation was not known nor wa4 the size,type of structure or proposed grades. It does appear to b��easonable to assume that thc residence will likely be c,f split-entry nr slab-on-grade design configuc�a�ion to adapt best to existing lot teITain. Grades have not been formally established. Most likely, the garage slab elevatian wiil be 2'± above adjacent strec�t level, � level that eould provide adeq�te drainage from the structure. In $ny event, this will require varying amounts af f I1