HomeMy WebLinkAbout850 S Overland Trl - Special Inspections/Engineering - 08/31/1999 (2)FOUNDATION I Engineering,
AND SOILS Inc.
August 31, 1999
Commission No. 2154-16-18-01
Valley Crest Homes
P.O. Box 272272
Fort Collins, Colorado 80527
Gentlemen:
On August 24, 1999, we visually observed the excavation at Lot 4, Units 7 & 8, Scenic View, (850
S. Overland Trail), a subdivision of Fort Collins, Colorado. The purpose of this observation was to
verify that the subsurface conditions encountered in the excavation are generally consistent with those
outlined in the soils report performed by EEC, Job No. 1952074A, dated February 19, 1996. This
letter is not intended to be a summary of the soils report and does not meet the disclosure
requirements of Colorado Senate Bill 13, 6-6.5-101.
A test pit was excavated to a depth of three (3) feet below footing elevation. Bedrock and/or
groundwater was not observed within three (3 ) feet of footing elevation.
The subsurface conditions exposed in the excavation appeared to be generally consistent with those
described in the above referenced soils report, which recommends a balanced spread footing type
foundation system for these subsurface conditions. No water was encountered to a depth of
approximately six (6) feet.
We recommend that damp -proofing be installed at the foundation walls for all below grade, habitable
living areas per UBC Section 2915.
Due to the anticipated depth of groundwater below footing elevation, it is our opinion that a
perimeter drain is not required for this structure.
If you have any questiQAzpp44t1taq„feel free to call.
Respectfully, ` C;=:�
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Jason E. Baker,
FOUNDATION E,'.t ISULTING ENGINEERS, LTD.
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