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GARFIELD COUNTY BUILDING AND SANITATION DEPARTMENT Permit N.° 3946
109 8th Street Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
Phone (303) 945-8212
INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL PERMIT
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Legal Description of Assessor's Parcel No 2 7e 3
SYSTEM DESIGN
Assessor's Parcel No.
This does not constitute
a building or use permit.
Phone 2 30 o/97
Septic Tank Capacity (gallon) Other
Percolation Rate (minutes/inch) Number of Bedrooms (or other)
Required Absorption Area - See Attached
Special Setback Requirements:
Date
Inspector
FINAL SYSTEM INSPECTION AND APPROVAL (as installed)
Call for Inspection (24 hours notice) Before Covering Installation
System Installer
Septic Tank Capacity
Septic Tank Manufacturer or Trade Name
Septic Tank Access within 8" of surface
Absorption Area
Absorption Area Type and/or Manufacturer or Trade Name
Adequate compliance with County and State regulations/requirements
Other
Date
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RETAIN WITH RECEIPT RECORDS AT CONSTRUCTION SITE
*CONDITIONS:
1. All installation must comply with all requirements of the Colorado State Board of Health Individual Sewage Disposal Systems Chapter
25, Article 10 C R.S. 1973, Revised 1984.
2. This permit is valid only for connection to structures which have fully complied with County zoning and building requirements. Con-
nection to or use with any dwelling or structures not approved by the Building and Zoning office shall automatically be a violation or a
requirement of the permit and cause for both legal action and revocation of the permit.
3. Any person who constructs,alters, or installs an individual sewage disposal system in a manner which involves a knowing and material
variation from the terms or specifications contained in the application of permit commits a Class I, Petty Offense ($500.00 fine —6
months in jail or both).
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Attach separate sheets or report showing entire area with respect to surrounding areas, topography of area, habitable
building, location of potable water wells, soil percolation test holes, soil profiles in test holes (See page 4).
LOCATION OF PROPOSED FACILITY: QQ� pp
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WASTES TYPE:
();CDWELLING ( ) TRANSIENT USE
( ) COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ( ) NON-DOMESTIC WASTES
( ) OTHER—DESCRIBE
BUILDING OR SERVICE TYPE:
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Num* of Bedrooms 5 Number of Persons 3
(k) Garbage Grinder ()C Automatic Washer (Dishwasher
SOURCE AND TYPE OF WATER SUPPLY: ( ) WELL ( ) SPRING ( ) STREAM OR CREEK
If supplied by Community Water, give name of supplier: Co,y- f,oin ct 1 eT
DISTANCE TO NEAREST COMMUNITY SEWER SYSTEM: 3 yvt it 1 c -s
Was an effort made to connect to the Community System? Ai a
A site ' Ian is re i uired to be submitted that indicates the followin • MINIMUM distances:
Leach Field to Well: > 2 000 )) 100 feet
Septic Tank to Well: > Z p O 0 50 feet
Leach Field to Irrigation Ditches, Stream or Water Course: 50 feet 7 yOO I
Septic System (septic tank & disposal field) to Property Lines: 10 feet yQ
YOUR INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM PERMIT WILL NOT BE ISSUED WITHOUT
A SITE PLAN.
GROUND CONDITIONS:
Depth to first Ground Water Table > Z D
Percent Ground Slope IS
2
TYPE OF INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM PROPOSED:
(1Q SEPTIC TANK ( ) AERATION PLANT ( ) VAULT
( ) VAULT PRIVY ( ) COMPOSTING TOILET ( ) RECYCLING, POTABLE USE
( ) PIT PRIVY ( ) INCINERATION TOILET ( ) RECYCLING, OTHER USE
( ) CHEMICAL TOILET( ) OTHER -DESCRIBE
FINAL DISPOSAL BY:
(X) ABSORPTION TRENCH, BED OR PIT ( ) EVAPOTRANSPIRATION
( ) UNDERGROUND DISPERSAL ( ) SAND FILTER
( ) ABOVE GROUND DISPERSAL ( ) WASTEWATER POND
( ) OTHER -DESCRIBE
WILL EFFLUENT BE DISCHARGED DIRECTLY INTO WATERS OF THE STATE? A4
PERCOLATION TEST RESULTS: (To be completed by Registered Professional Engineer, if the Engineer does the
Percolation Test)
Minutes 18 per inch in hole No. 1 Minutes 26 per inch in hole No. 3
Minutes per inch in hole No. 2 Minutes A per inch in hole No.
14P C-,eo+ee.h
Name, address and telephone of RPE who made soil absorption tests:
Name, address and telephone of RPE responsible for design of the system.
Applicant acknowledges that the completeness of the application is conditional upon such further mandatory and
additional tests and reports as may be required by the local health department to be made and furnished by the applicant
or by the local health department for purposed of the evaluation of the application; and the issuance of the permit is
subject to such terms and conditions as deemed necessary to insure compliance with rules and regulations made,
information and reports submitted herewith and required to be submitted by the applicant are or will be represented to
be true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and are designed to be relied on by the local department of
health in evaluating the same for purposes of issuing the permit applied for herein. I further understand that any
falsification or misrepresentation may result in the denial of the application or revocation of any permit granted based
upon said application and in legal action for perjury as provided by law.
Signed / iLJc Date y- 3 - Li
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Prince Creek Construction, Inc. N 16`J20Lo6
Attn: David Hicks �A
2520 South Grande Avenue, Suite 210 1.D COIN G
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 BU ° NG &P�BNIN Job No. 405 449
Subject As -Built Evaluation of individual Sewage Disposal System, Existing Residence,
Meets and Bounds Parcel A, 1051 Prince Creek Road, Garfield County,
Colorado.
Dear Mr. Hicks:
Hepworth-Pawlak Geotechnical, Inc. has observed the installation of the Individual Sewage
Disposal System (ISDS) for the six bedroom residence which is under construction on the project
site. The ISDS components observed included: 2,000 gallon two chamber Copeland Concrete
septic tank, sewer pipe, effluent pipe, sewer cleanout, manifold pipes, distribution box, Quick 4
Infiltrator Chambers and the field locations of all components. At the time of our visit the
inspection ports had not been installed at each corner of the absorption area and an effluent filter
had not been installed on the outlet from the septic tank. An effluent filter is not required in
Garfield County, but we highly recommend the use of an effluent filter. It should also be noted
that the absorption area chambers were installed 4 to 5 feet below grade rather than 3 feet below
grade which was originally specified on Figure 5 of our ISDS design report, dated January 4,
2006, Job No. 405 449. The absorption area will function as installed but may not provide as long
of a service life as it could have if it were installed shallower. Based on observations made during
our site visit, it is our opinion that the ISDS was constructed in general accordance with our ISDS
design report, dated January 4, 2006, Job No. 405 449. The ISDS As -Built plan view which
shows the measured field locations of the ISDS components is shown on the attached Figure 1.
Sincerely,
HEPWORTH - PA
Andy Kosse
Project Geologist
Reviewed by:
GEOTECHNICAL, INC.
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Ronald J. Uhle, P.E., C.C.E.
Associate
Attachment: Figure 1
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QUICK 4 CHAMBERS WIDE,
EACH ROW SIXTEEN (16)
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A TOTAL OF EIGHTY (80) QUICK
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SCALE:
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Prince Creek Construction, Inc.
Attn: David Hicks JAN 2 6 2006
2520 South Grande Avenue, Suite 210
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 GARFIELD COUNTY
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RECEIVED
Job No. 405 449
Subject: Individual Sewage Disposal System, Proposed Residence, Meets and
Bounds Parcel A, Prince Creek Estates, 1051 Prince Creek Road, Garfield
County, Colorado.
Dear Mr. Hicks:
As requested, Hepworth-Pawlak Geotechnical, Inc. has designed an Individual Sewage
Disposal System (ISDS) for the proposed residence at 1051 Prince Creek Road (a.k.a.
Meets and Bounds Parcel A, (Prince Creek Estates) in Garfield County, Colorado (see
Figure 1). Parcel A is about 38.6 acres in size. The ISDS design is conducted in
accordance with our agreement dated January 4, 2006.
Percolation Testing: Percolation tests were conducted by our Glenwood Springs office
on March 26, 2002 to evaluate the percolation rate of the natural soils. The Subsoil Study
for Foundation Design and Percolation Test report, dated April 24, 2002, Job No. 102 211
is provided as an attachment. The ISDS absorption bed was designed based on the
average soil percolation rate of 14 minutes per inch.
ISDS Analysis: Based on the subsurface conditions encountered and the percolation test
results, the tested area is suitable for an ISDS utilizing the shallow soils for the treatment
and dispersal of effluent. A water system will supply water to the residence. An inactive
irrigation ditch was observed about 35 feet west of the west edge of the proposed ISDS
absorption area. The ground surface over the absorption bed cannot be flood irrigated.
The ISDS absorption area must be located at least 78 feet from any active un -lined
irrigation ditches or surface water. A site plan showing the proposed ISDS, proposed
residence, property lines and the minimum horizontal setback distances of site features
Glenwood Springs 970-945-7988 • Parker 303-841-7119 • Colorado Springs 719-633-5562
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January 4, 2006
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relative to the ISDS components is shown on Figure 2. All materials and installation
should meet the requirements of the Colorado State Board of Health, Guidelines on
Individual Sewage Disposal Systems, Revised 2000.
Septic and Dosing Tanks: A concrete 2,000 gallon, two chamber Copeland Concrete
septic tank, or equivalent, will be used for primary treatment of sewage from the
residence. Sewage will gravity feed from the residence to the septic tank and effluent will
be gravity fed to the absorption area We recommend that an effluent filter be installed
on the outlet of the second chamber of the septic tank; however, the effluent filter is not
required in Garfield County.
If the septic tank access riser lids will be installed at grade, with no backfill cover, then
the lids should be insulated with foam insulation board to provide frost protection. A
PVC handle should be installed on the effluent filter cartridge, if installed, and extended
up to within reach of the septic tank access lid. This will allow for easy access and
maintenance of the filter.
Sewer and Effluent Piping: The sewer line from the residence to the septic tank should
not be less than the diameter of the building drain and not less than 4 inches in diameter.
Soil backfill beneath the sewer pipe must be adequately compacted to prevent settlement
of the pipe and we suggest the use of Schedule 40 PVC pipe between the residence and
the septic tank. The portion of the sewer pipe extending from 5 feet outside the building
foundation should have a slope of at least 2%, except for the 10 feet of sewer pipe
immediately preceding the septic tank which should be sloped between 1 and 2%.
Cleanout pipe(s) should be installed in the sewer line adjacent from the building
foundation, where the pipe bends at 90 degrees or more and at least one cleanout should
be installed at least every 100 linear feet of sewer or effluent pipe throughout its length.
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January 4, 2006
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Absorption Area: The soil absorption area is designed to be 784 square feet in size and
will consist of an absorption bed with dimensions of about 65 feet long by about 14 feet
wide. The bed will consist of five (5) rows of Quick 4 Infiltrator Chambers with each
row being sixteen (16) chambers in length for a total of eighty (80) Quick 4 Chambers. A
distribution box will be used to equally distribute effluent to each row of chambers in the
bed. The manifold pipe outlets should be installed at equal elevation in the distribution
box and the box should be installed level to promote equal distribution. Absorption area
calculations are shown on Figure 3. The absorption bed should be excavated to the
approximate depths shown on Figure 5. Care must be taken during installation to ensure
that the soils exposed in the bottom and sidewalls of the bed excavation are not
compacted. Once the bed excavation is complete it should be left open, if necessary, to
allow the soils to air dry prior to placement of the chambers. Once the soils have air
dried, if necessary, the bottom and sidewalls of the excavation should be scarified prior to
chamber placement.
The on-site soils can be used as backfill over the chambers and should be graded to
deflect surface water and precipitation away from the absorption area. We recommend
the soil backfill be re -vegetated as soon as possible with a suitable grass mix. It is
important not to plant large vegetation or vegetation with invasive roots in and around the
absorption area and manifold piping as the roots may damage piping.
Combination air vent/inspection ports should be installed at each comer of the absorption
bed. The ports should be constructed of 4 inch diameter PVC pipe installed into the
knockouts provided on the tops of the Infiltrator chambers. The bottom portion of the
pipe which lies within the aggregate should be perforated. The ports should extend a
minimum of 8 inches above the ground surface and should have ventilated removable
caps. The absorption area manifold and distribution piping layout is shown on Figure 4.
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January 4, 2006
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A materials used and installation methods should meet the requirements of the Colorado
State Board of Health, Guidelines on Individual Sewage Disposal Systems, Revised 2000.
Subsurface Drainage: No free water was encountered in the Profile Pit when observed
on March 25, 2002 and it is our opinion that a subsurface drain will not be required. If
free water is encountered in any excavations on the site we should be notified to re-
evaluate the need for a subsurface drain to protect the absorption area.
ISDS Maintenance: The on-site ISDS will require maintenance. The level of
maintenance will vary with the complexity of the system and water use habits of the
users. We recommend that fats, oils, greases, paint, solids, water softener backwash
solution, water from hot tubs and other constituents that can clog and foul collection and
disposal equipment are not disposed of in the residence drains. The absorption area and
any areas directly up gradient of it should not be watered by lawn irrigation systems or
flood irrigation as the soils may become hydraulically overloaded. Septic tanks and other
treatment tsnks should be pumped whenever the sludge and scum occupy one third of the
liquid capacity of the first chamber of the septic tank. The effluent filter, if installed,
should be checked for clogging at least once per year and cleaned as necessary. We
recommend that an operation and maintenance manual be developed for the ISDS. The
ISDS should be operated and maintained as stipulated in the manual. If you desire our
services, we can prepare the operation and maintenance manual for the on-site ISDS.
Limitations: This design has been conducted in accordance with generally accepted
engineering principles and practices in this area at this time. We make no warranty either
express or implied. The conclusions and recommendations submitted in this report are
based upon the data obtained from the Profile Pit and percolation test holes excavated at
the approximate locations indicated on Figure 1 of the attached Subsoil Study for
Foundation Design and Percolation Test, dated April 24, 2002, Job No. 102 211, the
proposed type of construction, and our experience in the area. Our findings include
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January 4, 2006
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interpolation and extrapolation of the subsurface conditions identified at the Profile Pit
and variations in the subsurface conditions may not become evident until excavation is
performed. If conditions encountered during construction appear different from those
described in this report, we should be notified at once so re-evaluation of the
recommendations may be made.
Based on site reconnaissance, it is our opinion that the designed location of the ISDS does
not violate any setback requirements of the current Colorado State Board of Health
Guidelines on Individual Sewage Disposal Systems. We recommend that the position of
the ISDS components, proposed residence and setback requirements be verified in the
field by a Professional Land Surveyor licensed in the State of Colorado.
This report has been prepared for the exclusive use by our client for the ISDS design
submittal process. We are not responsible for technical interpretations by others of our
information. As the project evolves, we should provide continued consultation and field
services during ISDS construction to review and monitor the implementation of our
recommendations, and to verify that the recommendations have been appropriately
interpreted.
Garfield County requires that an As -Built evaluation of engineered ISDS designs be
performed by the ISDS engineer. We should be contacted to perform the ISDS As -Built
evaluation the day before you are ready for the evaluation. Prior to evaluation, all ISDS
components should be installed including: sewer pipe, effluent pipe, septic tank, effluent
filter (if chosen), inlet and outlet tees, Quick 4 Infiltrator chambers, distribution box and
manifold piping. No components of the ISDS should be backfilled prior to our
performing the ISDS As -built evaluation.
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January 4, 2006
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Please contact us for any necessary revisions or discussion after review of this report by
the Garfield County Building Department. If you have any questions, or if we may be of
further assistance, please let us know.
Sincerely,
HEPWO
- PAWLAK GEOTECHNICAL, INC.
Andy9Cosse
Reviewed by:
Ronald J. Uhle, P.E., C.C.E.
Associate
Attachments: Figures 1 through 5
Subsoil Study for Foundation Design and Percolation Test report
Job No. 405 449
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BOUNDARY
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APPROXIMATE SCALE:
1 INCH = 300 FEET
PARCEL B
3565 ACRES
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BOUNDARY
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PROPOSED 2, 000 GAL.
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TWO CHAMBER COPELAND --_..4
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PROPOSED ABSORPTION BED, PROPOSED
FIVE (5) ROWS OF INFILTRATOR CLEANOUT
QUICK 4 CHAMBERS WIDE,
EACH ROW TO BE SIXTEEN
CHAMBERS IN LENGTH FOR
A TOTAL OF EIGHTY (80) QUICK
4 CHAMBERS.
MINNUM HORIZONTAL DISTANCES
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TANK TO:
PROPERTY UNES
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HOUSE 5' • A00 6 FT.
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TANK 6' WATER LINES 10' EACH 100 a
HOUSE 20' SURFACE WATER 50' DAY 0100 FLDW
WATER LINES 25' DRY RETCHES 10'
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DRY DITCHES 25' • PROPERTY UNES 10' GAL / GAy,
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ISDS ABSORPTION AREA CALCULATIONS
In accordance with the Colorado State Board of Health, Guidelines on Individual Sewage Disposal
Systems, Revised 3000, the absorption area was calculated using the following equatbn:
A = Q(t03)
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Where,
A = absorption area in square feet
Q = estimated quantity of sewage flow in gallons per day
(design flow shall be 150% of average daily flow)
t = sof percolation rate in minutes per inch
An estimated average flow of 75 gallons per day per person was used for the proposed six bedroom
residence. It sassumed that there are two (2) people per bedroom The calculated design flow is 150%
of the average daily flow which is calculated as follows:
Q = (75)(6)(2)(1.5) = 1,350 gallons per day
The absorption area, before any reduction for the use of Quik 4 Infiltator Chambers, was calculated
using an average percolation rate of 14 ninutes per inch and a design flow of 1,350 gallons per day as
follows:
A=1,350(14)as = 1,011 square feet
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A 25% reduction in the absorption area size will be allowed for the use of Quick 4 Infiltrator Chambers
and the absorption area was calculated as follows:
A = 1,011 x 0.75 =759 square feet
Therefore, the mmnnrm total absorption area required for the residence is about 759 square feet The
absorption bed will consist of eighty (80) Quick 4 Infihrator® chambers. The bed will be sixteen (16)
chambers long and five (5) rows of chambers in width. Per regulations, each chamber was allowed 9.8
square feet of absorption area and the total absorption area was calculated as follows:
A= 9.8 ft' x 80 chambers = 784 square feet
The two chamber Copeland Concrete septic tank should have a minimum effective liquid tank capacity of
2,000 gallons and the absorption area will be 784 square feet in size.
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GEOTECHNICAL, INC.
PARCEL A, PRINCE CREEK ESTATES
ABSORPTION AREA CALCULATIONS
FIGURE 3
COPELAND CONCRETE SIX
HOLE DISTRIBUTION BOX
INSTALLED LEVEL.
4 INCH DIA. SDR 35 PVC
MANIFOLD PIPES SLOPED
AT 2% MIN.
ABSORPTION BED, FIVE (5) ROWS OF
4 INCH DIA. SDR 35 PVC
EFFLUENT PIPE FROM
SEPTIC TANK
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INFILTRATOR QUICK 4 CHAMBERS
WIDE, EACH ROW TO BE SIXTEEN (16)
CHAMBERS IN LENGTH FOR A TOTAL
OF EIGHTY (80) INFILTRATOR QUICK 4
CHAMBERS.
4` DIA. PVC AIR VENT INSTALLED
VERICALLY INTO PORT ON TOP OF
CHAMBER. TOP OF PIPES TO BE
COVERED WITH REMOVEABLE
TOP CAPS. TOP CAPS TO
BE A MINIMUM OF 8" ABOVE
FINISHED GRADE.
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NOTES: 1. ALL PIPING AND INSTALLATION METHODS SHALL MEET COLORADO STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
GUIDELINES FOR INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, REVISED 2000.
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PARCEL A, PRINCE CREEK ESTATES
PLAN VIEW OF ABSORPTION AREA
FIGURE 4
EXISTING GRADE
QUICK 4 INFILTRATOR
CHAMBERS
I' MIN. BACKFILL SOIL COVER
OVER TOPS OF INFILTRATOR
CHAMBERS GRADED TO DEFLECT
SURFACE WATER RUN ON.
APPROX. 3' CUT
TO BOTTOM OF
BED FROM
EXISTING GRADE
NOT TO SCALE
UNDISTURBED NATIVE SOIL
EXISTING GRADE
BOTTOM SURFACE SHALL BE LEVEL.
BOTTOM AND SIDES OF EXCAVATION TO BE
SCARIFIED.
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GEOTECHNICAL, INC.
PARCEL A, PRINCE CREEK ESTATES
ABSORPTION AREA CROSS SECTION
FIGURE 5
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Attn: David Hicks
1317 Grand Avenue, Suite 101
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
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Hepworth-Pawlak GeotechniraL Ing..
50211 Comity knurl 154
Glenwaad Springs. Colorado fi1601
Phone: 970-94:-79118
45.79118
Fax: 970.945-5454
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Job No. 102 211
Subject: Subsoil Study for Foundation Design and Percolation Test, Proposed
Hicks Residence, Lot 7. Prince Creek Estates, 1051 Prince Creek Road,
Garfield County, Colorado
Dear Mr. Hicks:
As requested, Hepworth-Pawlak Geotechnical, Inc. performed a subsoil study and
percolation test for foundation and septic disposal designs at the subject site. The study
was conducted in accordance with our agreement for geotechnical engineering services
to you dated March 25, 2002. The data obtained and our recommendations based on
the proposed construction and subsurface conditions encountered are presented in this
report.
Proposed Construction: The proposed residence will be a two story wood frame
structure above a garden level basement located in the area of the exploratory pits as
shown on Fig. 1. Ground floors are expected to be slab -on -grade. Cut depths are
assumed to range between about 4 to 8 feet. Foundation loadings are assumed to be
relatively light and typical of the proposed type of construction. The septic disposal
system is proposed to be located southwest of the proposed residence.
If building conditions or foundation loadings are significantly different from those
described above, we should be notified to re-evaluate the recommendations presented in
this report.
Site Conditions: The proposed building area consists of irrigated pasture located in the
western poi cion of Lot 7 as shown on Fig.l. The ground surface is flat and gently to
strongly sloping down to the west with about 4 feet of elevation difference across the
proposed building area. The Elia Ditch is located to the east and was not flowing at the
time of our site visit. The proposed building area is vegetated with native grass and
weeds. Scattered subrounded cobbles were visible en the ground surface near the
building site.
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Subsidence Potential: Prince Creek Estates is underlain by Pennsylvania Age Eagle
Valley Evaporite bedrock. The evaporite contains gypsum deposits. Dissolution of the
gypsum under certain conditions can cause sinkholes to develop and can produce areas
of localized .subsidence. Sinkholes were not observed in the immediate area of the
subject Jot. The exploration pits were relatively shallow, for foundation design only.
Based ou present knowledge of the site, it cannot be said for certain that sinkholes will
not develop. In ow opinion, the risk of ground subsidence at Lot 7 is low but the
owner should be aware of the potential for sinkhole development.
Subsurface Conditions: The subsurface conditions at the site were evaluated by
excavating three exploratory pits in the proposed building area and one profile pit in the
proposed septic disposal area at the approximate locations shown on Fig. 1. The Iogs
of the pits are presented on Fig. 2. The subsoils encountered, below about 1 foot of
topsoil, consist of nil to 21 feet of stiff, sandy clay overlying medium dense. silty sand
with scattered rock fragments up to cobble size. Results of swell -consolidation testing
performed on relatively undisturbed samples of the subsoils, presented on Figs. 3 and 4,
generally indicate low compressibility under existing moisture conditions and light
loading. The clay samples from Pits 1 and 2 showed a low expansion potential when
wetted. The laboratory testing is summarized in Table I.
Foundation Recommendations: Considering die subsoil conditions encountered in the
exploratory pits and the nature of the proposed construction, we recommend spread
footings placed on the undisturbed natural sand soils below [he clay designed fnr an
allowable soil bearing pressure of 1.500 psf for support of the proposed residence.
Settlements are expected to be relatively minor, on the order of r/z to 1 inch_ Footings
should be a minimum width of 16 inches for continuous waits and 2 feet for columns.
Loose and disturbed soils and expansive clays encountered at the foundation bearing
Ievel within the excavation should be removed and the footing bearing level extended
down to the undisturbed natural sand soils. Exterior footings should be provided with
adequate cover above their bearing elevations for .frost protection. Placement of
footings at least 36 inches below the exterior grade is typically used in this area.
Continuous foundation walls should be reinforced top and bottom to span local
anomalies such as by assuming an unsupported length of at least 12 feet. Foundation
walls acting as retaining structures should be designed to resist a lateral earth pressure
based on an equivalent fluid unit weight of at least 55 pcf for the on-site soils as
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Floor Slabs: The natural on-site soils, exclusive of topsoil, are suitable to support
lightly loaded slab -on -grade construction. The clay soils possess an expansion potential
when wetted andthere could be some slab heave if the subgrade soils become wetted.
To reduce the effects of some differential movement, floor slabs should be separated
from all bearing walls and columns with expansion joints which allow unrestrained
vertical movement. Flour slab control joints should be used to reduce damage due to
shrinkage cracking. The requirements fox joint spacing and slab reinforcement should
be established by the designer based on experience and the intended slab use. A
minimum 4 -inch layer of free -draining gravel should he placed beneath basement floor
slabs to facilitate drainage. This material should consist of mites 2 -inch aggregate with
less than 50% passing the No. 4 sieve and less than 2% passing the No. 200 sieve.
All fill materials for support of floor slabs should be compacted to at Least 95 % of
maximum standard Proctor density at a moisture content near optimum. Required 511
can consist of the on-site sand soils devoid of clay soils, vegetation, topsoil and
oversized rock.
Underdrain System: Although free water was not encountered during our exploration,
it has been our experience in the area that local perched groundwater can develop
curing tines of heavy precipitation or seasonal runoff. Frozen ground during spring
runoff can create a perched condition. We recommend below -grade construction. such
as basement areas, be protected from wetting and hydrostatic pressure buildup by an
underdrain system. •
The drains should consist of drainpipe placed in the bottom of the wall backfill
surrounded above the invert level with free -draining granular material. The drain
should he placed at each level of excavation and at least 1 foot below lowest adjacent
finish grade and sloped at a minimum 1% to a suitable gravity outlet or sump and
pump. Free draining granular material used in the Underdrain system should contain
less than 2% passing the No. 200 sieve, less than 50% passing the No. 4 sieve and have
a maximum size of 2 inches. The. drain gravel backfill should be at Least 1' feet deep.
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Surface Drainage: The following drainage precautions should be observed during
conetruction and maintained at all times after the residence has been completed:
1) Inundation of the foundation excavations and underslab areas should be
avoided during construction.
2) Exterior backfill should be adjusted to near optimum moisture and
compacted to at least 95% of the maximum standard Proctor density in
pavement and slab areas and to at least 90 % of the maximum. standard
Proctor density in landscape areas. Free -draining wall backfill should be
capped with about 2 feet of the on-site, finer graded soils to reduce
surface water infiltration.
3) The ground surface surrounding the exterior of the building should be
sloped to drain away from the foundation in all directions. We
recommend a minimum slope of 6 inches in the first 10 feet in unpaved
areas and a minimum slope of 3 inches in the first 10 feet in pavement
and walkway areas.
4) Roof downspouts and drains should discharge well beyond the limits of
all backfill.
Percolation Testing: Percolation tests were conducted on March 26, 2002 to evaluate
the feasibility of an infiltration septic disposal system at the site. One profile pit and
three percolation holes were dug at the locations shown on Pig. 1. The test holes
(nominal 12 inch diameter by 1.2 inch deep) were hand dug at the bottom of shallow
backhoe pits and were soaked with water one day prior to tracing. The soils exposed in
the percolation holes cue similar to those exposed in the Profile Pit shown on Fig. 2 and
consist of stiff, sandy clay overlying silty sand. Percolation testing was performed in
the silty sand soils below the clay. Percolation tests indicate infiltration rates between
10 and 20 minutes per inch with an average infiltration of 14 minutes per inch. The
percolation test results are presented in Table II. Based on the subsurface conditions
encountered and the percolation test results, the tested area should be suitable for a
conventional infiltration septic disposal system.
Limitations: This study bas been conducted in accordance with generally accepted
geotechnical euginecring principles and practices in this area at this time. We make no
warranty either expressed or implied. The conclusions and recommendations submitted
in this report are based upon the data obtained from the exploratory pits excavated at the
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locations indicated on 19g. 1, the proposed Type of construction and our experience hi
the area. Our findings include interpolation and extrapolation of the subsurface
conditions identified at the exploratory pits and variations in the subsurface conditions
may not become evident until excavation is performed. If conditions encountered
during construction appear different from those described in this report, we should be
notified at ones so re-evaluation of the recommendations rnay be made.
This report has been prepared for the exclusive use by our client for design purposes.
We are not responsible for technical interpretations by others of our information. As
the project evolves, we should provide continued consultation and field services during
construction to review and monitor the implementation of our recommendations, and to
verify that the recommendations have been appropriately interpreted. Significant design
changes may require additional analysis or modifications to the recommendations
presented herein. We recommend on-site observation of excavations and foundation
hearing strata and testing of structural fill by a representative of the geotechnical
engineer.
If you have any questions or if we may be of further assistance, please Iet us know.
Sincerely,
HEPWORTH - PAWLAK GEOTECHNICAL.., INC.
Trevor L. Knell
Reviewed by:
Steven L. Pawlak, P.E
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APPROXIMATE70CALE
PIT 1
TO COUNTY
ROAD 111
PRINCE CREEK ESTATES
LOT 7
PROFILE PIT
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APPROXIMATE LOCATION
LOCATION EXPLORATORY PITS,
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TOPSOIL; sandy clay, slightly organic, loose, moist, brown.
CLAY (CO; sandy, stiff, moist, dark brown, slightly calcareous.
SAND (SM); silty, with scattered rock fragments up to cobble size, medium dense, moist, brown.
2" Diameter hand driven liner sample.
NOTES: 2002 with a backhoe.
1. Exploratory pits were excavated on March 25.
2. Locations of exploratory pits were coordinated with the client in the field.
3. Elevations of exploratory pits were measured by hand level and refer to Pit 3 on assumed
4. The exploratory pit locations and elevations should be considered accurate only to the degree implied
elevation of 100.0'.
by tho method used. pit loy6 represent the approximate boundaries
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6. No free was encountered in the pits at the time of excavating. Fluctuations in water level may
occur with time.
7. Laboratory Testing Results:
WC = Water Content (Z )
DD = Dry Density ass
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PERCOLATION TEST RESULTS
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HOLE NO.
HOLE DEPTH
(INCHES)
LENGTH OF
INTERVAL
(MINI
WATER DEPTH
AT START OF
. INTERVAL
(INCHES)
WATER DEPTH
AT END OF
INTERVAL
(INCHES)
°RoP IN
WATER
LEVEL
(INC)IES)
AVERAGE
PERCOLATION
RATE
(NEIN./INCH)
P-1
33
10
water added
10
7 1/4
2 3/4
7 1)4
5 1/2
1 3/4
5 1/2
3 314
1 3/4
101/2 -
9
1 1/2
9
7 1/4
1 3/4
10
7 1/4
6
1 114
6
5
1
5
4
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P-2 -
'34 '
10
water added
10 1/2
6 3/4
3 3/4
10
6 3/4
5
1 3/4
5
3 1/2 1
1 1/2
11
9 1/4
1 3/4
9 1/4
7 1/2
1 314
7 1/z
6
1 112
6
5
1
5
4
1
P-3
31
10
0
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1/2
70
7 112
7
1/2
7
6 1/2
1/2
6 1/2
6
1/2
6
5 1/4
3/4
5 1/4
4 3/4
112
4 3/4
4 1/4
1/2
4 1/4
3 3/4
112
Note: Percolation test holes were hand dug in the bottom of backhoe pits and soaked on March
25, 2002. Percolation tests were conducted on March 2$, 2002. The average
percolation rates were based on the last two readings of each test.