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AND SOILS Inc.
January 18, 1999
Commission No. 2154-16-05-01
Valley Crest Homes
P.O. Box 272272
For Collins, Colorado- 8-0527
Gentlemen:
On January 11, 1999, we visually observed the excavation at Lot 15, Blocks 29 & 30, Scenic Trail,
(805 S. Overland Trail), a subdivision of Fort Collins, Colorado. The purpose of this observation was
to verify that the soil 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 at 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 1991 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 questions, please feel free to call.
�ectfully
ames A1, Cherry. P.E, -
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