ML15328A084
ML15328A084 | |
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Site: | Northwest Medical Isotopes |
Issue date: | 11/20/2015 |
From: | Northwest Medical Isotopes, Terracon Consultants |
To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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NWMI-LTR-2015-005 NWMI-2015-RAI-001, Rev. 0 | |
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APPENDIX D Ground Photographs
Wetland Delineation Report Discovery Ridge
- Columbia, Boone County, Missouri March 14, 2011
- Terracon Project: 09117701
- 1. View of Wetland Area A, facing northeast.
- 2. View of Wetland Area A, facing southwest.
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Wetland Delineation Report Discovery Ridge u Columbia, Boone County, Missouri March 14, 2011
- Terracon Project: 09117701
- 3. View of Wetland Area B, facing east.
- 4. View of Wetland Area B, facing west.
1Ferracon
Wetland Delineation Report Discovery Ridge u Columbia, Boone County, Missouri March 14, 2011 u Terracon Project: 09117701
- 5. View of suspect drainageway, facing north.
- 6. View of suspect drainageway, facing south.
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Wetland DiscoveryDelineation Report Ridge
- Columbia, Boone County, Missouri March 14, 2011
- Terracon Project: 09117701
- 7. View of suspect upland depression, facing west.
- 8. View of suspect upland depression, facing east.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Community Status Book Report MISSOURI Communities Participating in th( eNational Flood Program In it FHBM Init FIRM Curr Eff Reg-Emer ClD Community Name County Id entitled Identified Map Date Date Tribal 2901801* CARTERVILLE, CITY OF JASPER COUNTY Ini Id 12/28/73 07/16/84 05102/07 07/16/84 No 2901 811# CARTHAGE, CITY OF JASPER COUNTY 03/15/74 06/15/83 05/02/07 06/15/83 No 2902751* CARUTHERSVILLE, CITY OF PEMISCOT COUNTY 02/20/76 01/16/81 01/16/81 01/116/81 No 2907831* CASS COUNTY
- CASS COUNTY 03/14/78 04/15/82 03/16/06 04/15/82 No 2907911# CEDAR COUNTY
- CEDAR COUNTY 07/17/02 07/17/02 04/11/06 No 290311 CENTERVILLE, VILLAGE OF REYNOLDS COUNTY 11t/22/74 08/01/86 08/01/86(L) 08/01/86 No 290035 CENTRALIA, CITY OF BOONE COUNTY 06/07/74 04/15/77 04/15/77(M) 04/15/77 No 290409 CHAFFEE, CITY OF SCOTT COUNTY 03/15/74 09/27/85 09/27/85(M) 09/27/85 No 2902701* CHAMOIS, CITY OF OSAGE COUNTY 03/29/74 11/15/84 09/02/05 11/15/84 No 2900731* CHARITON COUNTY* CHARITON COUNTY 04/19/83 12/03/87 12/03/87 12/03/87 No 2907431* CHARLACK, CITY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY 02/14/75 11/23/84 08/23/00 11/23/84 No 290231#* CHARLESTON, CITY OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY 03/29/74 01/04/85 01/18/89 01/04/85 No 2908961* CHESTERFIELD, CITY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY 09/15/78 08/23/00 09/15/78 No 2902 16# CHILLICOTHE, CITY OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY 01/09/74 08/05/85 08/05/85 08/05/85 No 290847#* CHRISTIAN COUNTY* CHRISTIAN COUNTY 04/19/83 04/01/04 04/01/04(L) 04/01/04 No 290792# CLARK COUNTY
- CLARK COUNTY 09/15/81 02/01/97 01/19/00 02/01/97 No 290630# CLARKSDALE, CITY OF DEKALB COUNTY 02/21/75 11/19/03 11/19/03(M) 11/19/03 No 2903401* CLARKSON VALLEY, CITY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY 07/26/74 04/08/77 08/23/00 04/08/77 No 2902891* CLARKSVILLE, CITY OF PIKE COUNTY 05/24/74 04/19/10 04/19/1 0(>) 04/01/77 No 2901261* CLARKTON, CITY OF DUNKLIN COUNTY 12/21/73 01/29/80 04/17/95 01/29/80 No 2900861* CLAY COUNTY
- CLAY COUNTY 09/06/74 03/18/80 04/16/03 03/18/80 No 2900891* CLAYCOMO, VILLAGE OF CLAY COUNTY 01/23/74 08/01/77 12/02/80 08/01/77 No 2903411# CLAYTON, CITY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY 04/05/74 02/14/76 08/23/00 02/14/76 No 290600 CLEVER, CITY OF CHRISTIAN COUNTY 07/18/75 (NSFHA) 03/30/81 No 2907931* CLINTON COUNTY* CLINTON COUNTY 07/05/84 06/18/87 06/18/87(M) 06/18/87 No 2901 551* CLINTON, CITY OF HENRY COUNTY 04/15/74 07/04/88 07/04/88 07/04/88 No 2906011# COBALT VILLAGE,VILLAGE OF MADISON COUNTY 03/26/76 07/02/87 12/06/02(M) 07/02/87 No 2901 07# COLE COUNTY* COLE COUNTY 12/16/80 12/15/81 12/02/05 01/21/82 No 2900361* COLUMBIA, CITY OF BOONE COUNTY 08/28/71 08/28/71 08/16/95 08/27/71 No 2904101* COMMERCE, CITY OF SCOTT COUNTY 11/08/74 06/01/78 09/02/88 06/01/78 No 290745 CONCORDIA, CITY OF LAFAYETTE COUNTY 02/07/75 (NSFHA) 02/09/79 No 2903421* COOL VALLEY, CITY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY 05/03/74 05/16/77 08/23/00 05/16/77 No 2907941* COOPER COUNTY
- COOPER COUNTY 11/16/83 09/01/89 09/01/89(L) 09/01/89 No 290603 COOTER, TOWN OF PEMISCOT COUNTY (NSFHA) 06/30/76 No 2901 591* CORNING, TOWN OF HOLT COUNTY 02/06/76 02/06/76 01/06/88 01/06/88 No 290898#* COTTLEVILLE, CITY OF ST. CHARLES COUNTY 09/15/78 03/17/03 02/01/90 No 290746#* COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, CITY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY 05/07/76 (NSFHA) 05/25/78 No 290604 COUNTRY CLUB, VILLAGE OF ANDREW COUNTY 08/22/75 (NSFHA) 08/24/84 No 2901 60# CRAIG, CITY OF HOLT COUNTY 12/06/74 12/06/74 01/06/88 01/06/88 No 2904301* CRANE, CITY OF STONE COUNTY 06/07/74 07/16/80 07/16/80 07/16/80 No 2907951* CRAWFORD COUNTY* CRAWFORD COUNTY 04/19/83 05/01/87 05/01/87(L) 05/01/87 No 290063#* CREIGHTON, CITY OF CASS COUNTY 05/13/77 03/16/06 03/16/06 06/30/80 No 2903431* CRESTWOOD, CITY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY 05/03/74 05/02/77 08/23/00 05/02/77 No 2903441* CREVE COEUR, CITY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY 02/01/74 08/01/78 08/23/00 08/01/78 No 2901891* CRYSTAL CITYCITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY 03/15/74 09/01/77 04/05/06 09/01/77 No 2903451* CRYSTAL LAKE PARK, CITY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY 05/13/77 08/02/95 (NSFHA) 08/01/86 No 2907961* DADE COUNTY
- DADE COUNTY 07/17/02 07/17/02 1 2/22/03 No 2904641* DALTON, VILLAGE OF CHARITON COUNTY 12/13/74 03/17/03 03/17/03 10/10/03 No 2908991* DARDENNE PRAIRIE, CITY OF ST. CHARLES COUNTY 12/15/92 03/17/03 03/13/95 No 2952631* DE SOTO, CITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY 05/26/72 04/05/06 05/26/72 No 2905041* DEARBORN, CITY OF PLATTE COUNTY 09/19/75 06/15/79 06/15/79 06/15/79 No 2903461* DELLWOOD, CITY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY 08/13/76 06/27/78 (NSFHA) 06/27/78 No 01/11/2010 Page 3 Page of 17 3 of 17 01/1112010
Missouri Department of Conservation P.0. Box 180 Heriageeviw Re ortJefferson
...... Heritage Reviewrnd March 15, 2011 -- Page 1 of 2 Report Polcy Coordination Unit City, MO 65102 573-522-4115X 3367 S Project type: Site Assessment Laura Murray Location/Scope: Portions of Section 32 and 33 of T48N RI12W murraylau*,umsystem.edu __________northeast of Highway 63 County: Boone Query reference: -Discovery Ridge Property ________
Query received: March 8, 2011 Prearu b: S,.ano cave This NATURAL______________________________________
HERITAGE REVIEW is nota site clearance [Authenticity may be con letter. Rather, it firmed by Policy identifies Coordination public Unit,sensitive lands and MissouriDepartment resourcesof Consenration,573-522-4115.
known to have been located close to and/orpotentially affected by the proposed project On-site verification is the responsibilityof the project. Heritagerecords were identified at some date and location. This report considers records nearbut not necessarilyat the project site. Animals move and, over time, so do plant communities. To say "there is a record"does not mean the species/habitatis still there. To say that "there is no record" does not mean a protected species will not be encountered. These recordsonly provide one reference and otherinformation (e.g. wetland or soils maps, on-site inspections or sulveys) should be considered. Look for additionalinformation about the biological and habitatneeds of records listed inorderto avoid or minimize impacts. More information is at http://mdc.mo,,gov/discover-nature/places-,o/natural-areasand mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/mofwis/mofwis searchl1.aspx.
Contact information for the department's Natural History Biologist is online at httlx//mdc.mo.qov/contact-us.
Level 3 (federal-listed) and Leve 2 (state listed) isues:
Records of listed species or critia*l habitats:
Heritage records identify no. wildlif preserves, no designated wildeness areas or critical habitats, no.
state or federal endangered-listspecies records within the public land survey sections listed above and northeast of highway 63
> The site does drain to Gans Creek, which downstream of Highway6 is one of 138 state-designated spawning strem segments. Activities that alter, destablie or destroy stream bottoms or banks should be avidd from March 15 to June 15 in order not to dsrupt spawning (laying and fertilizing fish eggs!,-At all times, avoid habitat destruction or introducingheavy sediment loads, chemical or organi po:!llutants. Spawning stream segments were designaed because they are important to maintining, restoring, or avoiding future listing of species of coservation concern.
~'Rock Bridge Ste Park col be affected by construction activities. Within its premises are records of species* of conseration concern, including bot ray (2002 and I*ndina (2007) bat records. *..
- , Gray bats (Myotis gn*seses federally and state listed "endangered") are likely to occur in the project area, as *thy *reservir oag ver streams, rivers, and in thi part of Missouri. Avoid entry or disturbac of any cave inhabited by gray bats an he osible retain forest vegetation along the stream and from the gray bat cave opening to the stream. See http://mdc.mo..qov/1 04 for best management recommendations.
>' Indiana bats (Myotis sodalis, federally ad s tatlite e 'endangered") may occur in this area.
These mammals hibernate durin wntermothsincaveslin issouri primarily in the southern half of the state. They are found in summer months, primarily north of the Missouri River, roosting and raising young under the bark of trees in riparian forests and upland forests near perennial streams.
During project activities, avoid degrading stream quality and where possible leave snags standing and preserve mature forest canopy. Iflarge trees with nesting cavities or loose bark need to be removed by your project, that should be done between November and March. Additional information to incorporate in planning documents is available at http://mdc.mo..qov/1 10.
> Topeka shiners (Notropis Topeka, federal- and state-listed "endangered") are recorded (1997) om Bonne Femme Creek to the south. Historically, they probably used Gans Creek as well. These fish typically occupy permanent pools of small, clear, high quality streams draining upland areas, usually on substrates of gravel, rubble, sand or bedrock. Best manaciement practices for Topeka Preparedby Shannon Cave, March 15, 2011, MurrayBoone assessment.doc, page 1 of 2
shiners may be found at http://mdc.mo.qiov/1 37*
General recommendations related to this project or site, or based on information about the historic range of species (unrelated to any specific heritage records):
- ,Streams in the area should be protected from soil erosion, water pollution and in-stream activities that modify or diminish aquatic habitats* Best management recommendations relating to streams and rivers may be found at http://mdc.mo.qov/79. Minimize erosion and sedimentation/runoff to nearby streams and lakes, including adherence to any "Clean Water Permit" conditions.
Revegetate areas in which the natural cover is disturbed to minimize erosion using native plant species compatible with the local landscape and wildlife needs. Pollutants, including sediment, can have significant impacts far downstream. Use silt fences and/or vegetative filter strips to buffer streams and drainages, and monitor those after rain events and until a well-rooted ground cover is reestablished.
>* This county has known karst geologic eatures (e.g. caves, springs, and sinkholes, all characterized by subterranean watermovement). Few karst features are recorded in heritage records, and ones not noted her my be encountered atteproject site or affected by the project. Cave fauna (many of wchare species of conserain concern) are influenced by changes to water quality, so check your project site for any as features and make every effort to protect groundwater in the project area. See http://mdc. mo..ciovfnathis/caves/manaa construc. htm for best management inoraton
- , The proposed project occur in the historic range of greater prairi cickens (tympanuchus cupido), a bird on the stae' list of endangered species. Populations§ have been in serious decline for decades, and have reched a point where greater prairie chickens could be gone from Missouri within a few yers. The dominant. factor in their decline is conersion*. of. native prairie habitats to other uses. Other praire dependent species are also in seriu decline for the same reason. Prairie chikns range over a broad territory perhaps nesting, breeinganfogign grasslands sevel miles aparFt. Even if prairie chickens are not present, it isimPortant to conserve as muhas possibl any grasslands dominated by native plant cove in the project area.
See http://mdc*mo.qov13fr best management reomnations.
~'Invasive exoi species, are significant issue for fish, wllife an agrcutrinMsoi.Se, eggs, and larvae ma bemoed to new sites on boats or cntuto qimns npc n clean equipmentrthroughly befor moving between projec sitesupeto npcn
- Remove any mud, soil, trash, plants or animals from equLm~t efor leaving any water body or work area.
- Drain water from boats and machinery that have operated in water, checking motor cavities, live-well, bilge and transom wltrcsbuks adny other water reservoirs.
- When possible, wash and rinse equipment thorugh~ly itard spray or HOT water (*_104° F, typically available at do-it-yourself carwash sites), and dry in the hot sun before using again.
Pre-screenheritaqe data requests at httD:I/tnvurl.comleritaoerevie. A "Level I response" makes further submission to MDC or UJSFWS unnecessary.
Preparedby Shannon Cave, March 15, 2011, MurrayBoone~assessment.doc,page 2 of 2
CULTURAL RESOURCE ASSESSMENT Section 106 Review CONTACT PERSONIADDRESS C:
ITerracon 3601 Mojave Court, Suite A Columbia. Missouri 65203 I _________________
PROJECT:
IDiscover Ride Lots 2 5r 6 7v 8* 9 10a 11! 12r 131 14r 15r 161 17 &18r Columbia FEDERAL AGENCY COUNTY:
III UNKNOWN-i i III III BOONE
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Iw The State Historic Preservation Office has reviewed the Information submitted on the above referenced project. Based on this review, we have made the following determination:
] After review of initial submission, the project area has a low potential for the occurrence of cultural resources. A cultural resource survey, therefore, is not warranted.
[] Adequate documentation has been provided (36 CFR Section 800.1 1). There will be "no historic properties affected" by the current project.
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~An adequate cultural resource survey of the project area has been previously conducted. It has been determined that for the proposed undertaking there will be "no historic properties affected".
For the above checked reason, the State Historic Preservation Office has no objection to the initiation of project activities. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT, IF THE CURRENT PROJECT AREA OR SCOPE OF WORK ARE CHANGED, A BORROW AREA IS INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT, OR CULTURAL MATERIALS ARE ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION, APPROPRIATE INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED TO ThiS OFFICE FOR FURTHER REVIEW AND COMMENT. Please retain this documentation as evidence of compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended.
By: § March 7.2011 Mark A. Miles, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Date MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE P.O. Box 176, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102 For additional information, please contact Judith D~eel, (573) 751-7862. Please be sure to refer to the project number:
015-BO-1 1
February 21, 2011 MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE Attn: Section 106 Review P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0176 RE: Request for Additional Review MDNR SHPO project number: 015-B0-11 Section 106 Review Discovery Ridge Lots 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 Discovery Drive and Discovery Ridge Parkway Columbia, Boone County, Missouri T 48N N, R 12W, Sec 33, NY2 Terracon Project No.: 09117701 Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon), on behalf of the Trabue, Hansen & Hinshaw, Inc and the University of Missouri Research Parks - University of Missouri Systems, is assisting with a preconstruction Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment for a proposed expansion of the current scientific research park, Discovery Ridge, located on a portion of a historic University of Missouri research farm at Discovery Drive and* Discovery Ridge Parkway, east of U.S. Highway 63 in the vicinity of the southern limits of Columbia, Missouri.
We are enclosing a Section 106 Project Information Form, A section of the topographic map which includes the subject site, a developmental phasing plan, and photographs of the on-site metal machine shed type buildings located on Lot 17 and the quacent hut building located on Lot 5. Additionally, photos have been included of structures located on properties adjacent to the site. Please review your records and files to determine if historic features are located on the site.
The site has historically been agricultural land associated with a University of Missouri research farm. Portions of the site, which are located within Phase I of the project, have been graded to construct vacant lots suitable for development. We would appreciate a response within 30 days following receipt of this information. If you have any questions or wish to discuss this submittal, please contact me.
Sincerely, Staff Environmental Scientist Enclosure
WMISSOURI
,~STATE 41SECTION HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE DEPARTMENT 108 PROJECT OF NATURAL INFORMATIONRESOURCES FORM Submission of a completed Project Information Form with adequate information and attachments constitutes a request for a review pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (as amended). We reserve the right to request more information. Please refer to the CHECKLUST on Page 2 to ensure that all basic information relevant to the project has been Included. For further information, refer to our website at: htto:l/dnr.mo.aov/shoo and follow the links to Section 106 Review.
NOTE: Section 106 regulations provide for a 30-day response time by the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office from the date of receipt.
PROJECT NAME Discovery Ridge Lots 2, 5,6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13. 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 FEDERAL. AGENCY PROVDNG FUNDS. UCENSE. OR PERMIT ADDRESS FOR RESPONSE Terracon 3601 Mojave Court, Suite A Columbia, MO 65203 LOCATION OF PROJECT COUNTY Boone LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AREA (TOWNSHIP, RANGE, SECTION, 1/44 SECTION)
USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP QUADRANGLE NAME (SEE MAP REQUIREMENTS ON PAGE 2)
Columbia, Missouri 1981 l148 North 12 West 3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION DESCRIBE THE OVERALL PROJECT IN DETAIL. IF rr INVOLVES EXCAVATION. INDICATE HOW WIDE, HOW DEEP, ETC. IF THE PROJECT INVOLVES DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDI.S MAKE THAT CLEAR. IF THE PROJECT INVOLVES REHABILITATION, DESCRIBE T~l PROPOSED WO)RK INDETAIL.
USE ADDITIONAL PAGES IF NECESSARY.
The site consist of 15 lots. Eight of the lots (Lots 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11) are located within Phase I of the research park development plan. Of the lots located within Phase I of the developmental plan, Lots 2, 6, 7, and 8 have been graded to construct vacant lots suitable for development, additional, Lot 9 is currently In the process of being graded to facility a lot suitable for development. Currently lot 5 is the location of a quacent hut type building. Seven of the lots that comprse the site (Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18) are located within Phase IIof the developmental plan and consist of vacant grass covered farm land utilized as grazing pasture for livestock and row crop research. Currently Lot 17 is the location of two small metal machine sheds and one large machine shed type buildings. Historically a residential structure, and four small mea machine sheds were located at the site starting between 1939-1968 with the residence being removed in 2001 and two of the machine sheds being removed in 2007.
Historically the site has been utilized as farm land associated with a Uniersity of Missouri research farm (South Farms). Beginning in the early 2000s the area surrounding the site has been utilized as Discovery Ridge, a scientilic research park. The applicant is investigating the site for expanded use as a scientific research park.
ARCHAEOLOGY IEARTHMOVING ACTIVITIESI HAS THE GROUND INVOLVED BEEN GRADED. BUILT ON, BORROWED, OR OTHERWISE DISTURBED? PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL (USE ADDITIONAL PAGES, IF NECESSARY) PHOTOGRAPHS ARE HELPFUL:
The site has hitrcfy been farmed associated with a University of Missouri research farm. During the early 2000s portions of the lots that comprise Phase I of the site were graded to construct multiple vacant building lots suitable for deeomn. Currently lots located within Phase II of the developmental plan are vacant grass covered land with portion utilized for row crop research.
WILL THE PROJECT REQUIRE FILL MATERIAL? 0] YES [] NO IF YES, INDICATE PROPOSED BORROW AREAS (SOURCE OF FILL MATERIAL) ON TOPOGRAPHIC MAP ARE YOU AWARE OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES ON OR ADJACENT TO PROJECT AREA? [J YES 0* NO IF YES8, IDENTIFY THEM ON THE TOPOGRAPHIC MAP STRUCTURES (REH LIATION, DEMOLOTION. ADDITIONS TO, OR CONTRUCTION NEAR EXISTING STRUCTURES)
TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNWLDGE, IS THE STRUCTURE LOCATED INANY OF THE FOLLOWING?
U] AN AREA PREVIOUSLY SURVEYED F] A NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICT El A LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT FOR HISTORIC PROPERTIES.
IF YES. PLEASE PROVIDE ThE NAME OF IF YES. PLEASE PROVIDE THE NAME OF IF YES, PLEASE PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE SURVEY OR DISTRICT: THE SURVEY OR DISTRICT: Th SURVEY OR DISTRICT:
- PLEASE PROVIDE PHOTOGRAPHS OF ALL STRUCTURJES. SEE PHOTOGRAPHY REQUIREMENTS
- NOTE: ALL PHOTOGRAPHS SHOULD BE LABELED AND KEYED TO ONE MAP OF THE PROJECT AREA
- PLEASE PROVIDE A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BUILDING(S), INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION DATES AND BUILDING USES. (USE ADDITONAL PAGES, IF NECESSARY.)
ADDITONAL REQUIREMENTS Map Requirements: Attach a copy of the relevant portion (8 'A x 11) of the curn USGS 7.5 min. topographic map and, If necessary, a large scala project map. Please do not send an Individual map with each structure or site. Wlean orIginal mapIs preferable, a good copy Is acceptable. For a list of sites from wh'ich to order, download or print the required USGS 7.5 min. topographic map at litl or no cot cosl htto'J/dnr.mo.oovlshoo/sectionrev.htm.
Photography Requlrements: Clear black and white or color photographs (minimum 3" x 5") are acceptable. Poladiods, photocopies, emalaed or faxed photographs are not acceptable. Good quality photographs are Important for expedltlous project review. Photographs of neighboring or nearby buildings are also helpful. All photographs should be labeled and keyed to one map of the project area.
CHECKLIST-DID YOU PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION?
0] Topographic map 7.5 min. (per project, not stutr) 0] Other sup~porting documents (If necessary to explain the project)
[] Thorough description (aln projects) El For new construction, rehabilitations, etc., attach work write-ups, plans, drawings, etc.
0] Photographs (all structures) 0] Is topographic map Identified by quadrangle and year?
Return this Form and Attachments to:
MISSOUR DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE Attn: Section 106 Review P.O. BOX 176 JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI 65102-0176
Quacent hut building located on the southern portion of Lot 5. Quacent hut !from the south adjoining property. Quacent hut constructed between 1980 and 1992.
Quacent hut building located on the southern portion of Lot 5. Quacent hut viewed from the west portion of Lot 5. Quacent hut constructed between 1980 and 1992.
Trailer park located west of Lots 5, and 16. Trailer park est= and 1968.
Trailer park viewed from the western portion of Lot 5.
Trailer park located west of Lots 5, and 16. Trailer park established between ;6 and 1968.
Trailer park viewed from the western portion of Lot 5.
University of Missouri Civil Engineering research building located east of Lot 5. ding constructed between 1956 and 1968.
Metal sided USDA building located within the vicinity of the University of Missouri Civil Engineering research building and east of Lot 5. Building constructed between 1995 and 2002.
ABC Lab building located west of Lot 2. and 2007. Building viewed from Discovery Drive.
Radii building located east of Lot 2. Building constructed between 2002 *Building viewed from the intersection of Discovery Drive and Discovery Parkway.
Residence located south of Lot 11. Residence constructed between Residence viewed from US Highway 63, southwest of the structure.
Residence located south of Lot 11. Residence constructed between Residence viewed from US Highway 63, southwest of the structure.
Residence located south of Lot 11. Residence constructed between 1 Residence viewed from Lot 11, north of the structure.
Barn located south of the residence south of Lot I1. Barn constructed betwveen 1939 and 1956.
Barn viewed from US Highway 63, southwest of the structure.
Residence located south of Lot 11. Residence coi Residence viewed from Lot 11 looking southwest.
Barn located south of Lot 11. Barn constructed between arn viewed from Lot 11 looking southwest.
Two small metal machine sheds located on Lot 17. Small metal machine sheds constructed between 1939 and 1968.
Eastern small metal machine ichine shed constructed between 1939 and 1968.
Western small n ne sheds located on Lot 17. Machine shed constructed between 1939 and 1968.
CULTURAL RESOURCE ASSESSMENT Section 106 Review IAdam CONTACT PERSON/ADDRESS J.whitei Terracon 3601 Mojave Court, Suite A I
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Columbia, Missouri 65203 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
PROJECT:
IDis.cover Ride Lots 2 5a 8r 9 101 11r 12r 13T 141 15 &16r Columbia FEDERAL AGENCY COUNTY:
I" UNKNOWN !II III BOONE I
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The State Historic Preservation Office has reviewed the Information submitted on the above referenced project. Based on this review, we have made the following determination:
[] After review of initial submission, the project area has a low potential for the occurrence of cultural resources. Acultural resource survey, therefore, is not warranted.
D* Adequate documentation has been provided (36 CFR Section 800.1 1). There will be "no historic properties affected" by the current project.
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~An adequate cultural resource survey of the project area has been previously conducted. It has been determined that for the proposed undertaking there will be "no historic properties affected".
For the above checked reason, the State Hitoric Prmsrvation Off ice has no objection to the Initiation of project activiis PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT, IF THE CURRENT PROJECT AREA OR SCOPE OF WORK ARE CHANGED, A BORROW AREA IS INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT, OR CULTURAL MATERIALS ARE ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION, APPROPRIATE INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED TO THIS OFFICE FOR FURTHER REVIEW AND COMMENT. Please retain this documentation as evidence of compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended.
By: £ *,L*S**- February 9. 2011 Mark A. Miles, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Date MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE P.O. Box 176, Jefferson City, Missouri165102 For additional Information, please contact Judith Dsel, (573) 751-7862. Please be sure to refer to the project number:
015-BO-11
Preliminary Geotechnical Engineering Report Discovery Ridge - Certified Site Program Lots 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 Columbia, Missouri February 17,2011 Terracon Project No. 09105094.1 Prepared for:
Trabue, Hansen & Hinshaw, Inc.
Columbia, Missouri Prepared by:
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Columbia, Missouri
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erracon 1901 Pennsylvania Columbia, Missouri 65202 Attn: Mr. John Huss, R.E.
P: [573] 814-1568 F: [573] 814-1128 Re: Preliminary Geotec~hnical Engineering Report Discovery Ridge - Certified Site Program Lots 2, 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 Columbia, Missouri Terracon Project Number: 09105094.1 Dear Mr. Huss Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon) has completed the preliminary geotechnical engineering services for the above referenced project. This study was performed in general accordance with our proposal number D091 0226 dated December 15, 2010 and our Supplemental Change Order dated February 2, 2011. This report presents the findings of the subsurface exploration and provides preliminary geotechnical recommendations concerning earthwork and the design and construction of foundations, floor slabs and pavements for the proposed project.
We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you on this project. If you have any questions concerning this report, or if we may be of further service, please contact us.
Sincerely, Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Staff Geotechnical Engineer t"Senior Principal Missouri: PE 2009001099 7S UMBER Office Manager Enclosures 2- I:**II cc: 3- Client 1 - File Terracon Consultants, Inc. 3601 Molave court, Ste. A Columbia, Missouri 65202 P [573J 214 2817 F [5731 214 2714 terracon.com i
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
.................................................................................I 2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION ..................................................................... I 2.1 Project Description...................................................................I..
2.2 Site Location and Description ......................................................... 2 3.0 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS ................................................................ 2 3.1 Geology ................................................................................. 2 3.2 Typical Profile........................................................................... 3 3.3 Groundwater............................................................................ 4 4.0 SITE SUITABILITY AND PRELIMINARY FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ..... 5 4.1 Geotechnical Considerations.......................................................... 5 4.2 Earthwork............................................................................... 6 4.3 Foundations............................................................................. 6 4.4 Seismic Considerations ................................................................ 7 4.5 Floor Slabs .............................................................................. 8 4.6 Pavements .............................................................................. 8 5.0
GENERAL COMMENT
S....................................................................... 9 APPENDIX A - FIELD EXPLORATION Exhibit A-I Site Location Map Exhibit A-2 USGS Map Exhibit A-3 Geologic Map Exhibit A-4 Boring Location Diagram Exhibit A-5 to A-I13 Boring Logs Exhibit A-14 Field Exploration Description APPENDIX B - SUPPORTING INFORMATION Exhibit B-I Laboratory Testing APPENDIX C - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Exhibit C-I General Notes Exhibit C-2 Unified Soil Classification System Exhibit C-3 General Notes - Description of Rock Properties Exhibit C-4 Projected Earthquake Intensities (Modified Mercalli Scale)
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A preliminary geotechnical investigation has been performed for the proposed certified site which consists of Lots 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 of the Discovery Ridge Research Park in southeastern Columbia, Missouri. Nine (9) borings, designated B-I through B-9, were performed to depths of approximately 13 to 20 feet below the existing ground surface at the subject site.
Based on the information obtained from our subsurface exploration, the site can be developed for future construction. The following geotechnical considerations were identified:
- Typical lightly loaded commercial buildings may be supported on shallow footings bearing on stiff to very stiff native clay or on compacted structural fill.
- Assuming proper site preparation and any necessary subgrade repair, total and differential settlement should be within anticipated client/owner specifications.
- Existing fill was encountered in Borings B-3 and B-4, however we understand that this material was placed as part of mass grading during mid to late 2008. At that time, Terracon was onsite to observe and test the density and moisture during placement of engineered fill material.
- Based on the USGS map, it appears that a pond may have been located in the vicinity of lot 16 and that the existing pond located north of the Radii Facility previously extended west onto a portion of Lot 2. We recommend these areas be thoroughly investigated during the final geotechnical investigation for each respective lot.
- The near-surface soils are active and prone to volume change with variations in moisture content. For this reason, a low volume change zone (LVC) is typically constructed beneath at-grade, grade-supported floor slabs. Depending on final grading plans, construction of the LVC may require overexcavation within future building pads.
- On-site soils appear suitable for use as compacted structural fill; however, if they do not meet the low plasticity fill criteria, they should not be utilized for LVC material.
- The 2006/2009 International Building Code (IBC), Table 1613.5.2 seismic site classification for this site is C
- The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale for seismic events for Boone County is VII.
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- Close monitoring of the construction operations discussed herein will be critical in achieving the design subgrade support. We recommend that Terracon be retained to monitor this portion of the work.
This summary should be used in conjunction with the entire report for design purposes. It should be recognized that details were not included or fully developed in this section, and the report must be read in its entirety for a comprehensive understanding of the items contained herein. The section titled
GENERAL COMMENT
S should be read for an understanding of the report limitations. Although this report discusses design parameters, these parameters are preliminary. This preliminary report is not intended to be relied upon for final design.
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PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING REPORT DISCOVERY RIDGE - CERTIFIED SITE PROGRAM LOTS 2, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 COLUMBIA, MISSOURI Terracon Project No. 09105094.1 February 17, 2011
1.0 INTRODUCTION
A preliminary geotechnical engineering report has been completed for the proposed certified which consists of Lots 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 of Discovery Ridge Research Park in Columbia, Missouri. Nine (9) borings, designated B-i through B-9, were performed to depths of approximately 13 to 20 feet below the existing ground surface at the subject site. Logs of the borings along with a site location map, USGS map, geologic map and boring location diagram are included in Appendix A of this report.
The purpose of these services is to provide information and preliminary geotechnical engineering recommendations relative to:
U subsurface soil conditions
- foundation design and construction U
groundwater conditions
- floor slab design and construction U
earthwork
- seismic considerations U
pavements It is important to note that this preliminary geotechnical engineering report is not meant to provide final design recommendations. Once final development plans are available, a final geotechnical investigation should be performed for site and structure-specific geotechnical recommendations.
2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION 2.1 Project Description ITEM DESCRIPTION Site layout See Appendix A, Exhibit A-4: Boring Location Diagram The project will include future development of approximately 90 Structures acres of vacant land. Finalized specific building or site layout details were unknown at the time this report was prepared.
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Preliminary Geotechnical Engineering Report Discovery Ridge - Certified Site Program Lots 2, 5,6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18
- Columbia, Missouri irerracon February 17, 2011 mTerracon Project No. 09105094.1.1 ITEM DESCRIPTION Site grading information was not available at the time that this report was prepared. However for the purpose and scope of this report, we have assumed that local cuts and/or fills required for Grading development will be limited to approximately 10 feet.
Additionally, we understand that mass grading was performed in mid to late 2008 in the vicinity of the existing Radii Facility and ABC Laboratories building. At that time, Terracon was onsite to observe and test the placement of engineered fill material.
Cut and fill slopes No steeper than 3H:IV (Horizontal to Vertical) (assumed) 2.2 Site Location and Description ITEM DESCRIPTION The proposed project site consists of Lots 2, 5, 6, 7 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Location 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 of Discovery Ridge Research Park in
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The lots are vacant with the exception of Lot 5 which is developed Exisingimprvemntswith a storage building.
Generally grass covered, however portions of the site in the vicinity grund overof Curret Lot 16 were cultivated fields.
In general, slightly to moderately sloped downward towards the Existing topography south and west.
3.0 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS 3.1 Geology Most of the upland area is covered by a thin loess blanket and glacial drift. Highly plastic clays that exhibit volume change with variations in moisture are commonly encountered near the ground surface.
Based on the 2003 Geologic Map of Missouri, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, bedrock at this site consists primarily of the Pennsylvanian aged Cherokee Group (Pc), the Pennsylvanian aged Marmaton Group (Pm), and the Mississippian aged Burlington formation (Mo). The Cherokee Group is predominantly shale with minor amounts of carbonates and sandstone. This group contains most of the mineable coal beds in Missouri. The Marmaton Group consists of a succession of shale, limestone, clay, and coal beds.
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- Terracon Project No. 09105094.1 .1 The Burlington formation is characteristically a white to gray, medium to coarsely crystalline, medium to coarsely crinoidal, chert free to sparsely cherty limestone. Solution features, including caves and sinkholes, are commonly present in this formation. No caves or sinkholes are known to exist, or are published to exist, within approximately 1 mile of this project site.
However several areas of known karst activity are present west and southwest of the project site.
It is difficult to predict future sinkhole activity. Sinkholes and caves in this area are in various stages of development and can appear at any time. Site grading and drainage may alter site conditions and could possibly cause sinkholes in areas that have no history of this activity.
3.2 Typical Profile Based on the results of the borings, subsurface conditions on the project site can be generalized as follows:
Stratum Approximate Depth to Mtra ecito ossec/est Stratum Bottom of Stratum (feet) Mtra ecito ossec/est Surface 0.2 to 0.5 Topsoil: brown, friable and contained N/A significant organic matter 3 to 12 Existing Fill ' consisting of lean clay 1 and lean to fat clay with Very stiff to hard (Borings B-3 & B-4 only) varying amounts of sand and gravel 2 3 to 12 Lean clay, lean to fat clay and fat clay Stiff to very stiff Undeermned BorngsB-i Lean to fat clay and fat clay with through B-5, B-B and B-9 varying amounts of sand, gravel andStftohr 3 teminaed wthi thi strtum possible cobbles (visually classified as at the planned depth of glacial drift) approximately 20 feet __________________________
Undetermined: Borings B-6 Caused split spoon 4 and B-7 terminated within Limestone sampler refusal and this stratum.,________________ auger refusal Note 1: The existing fill material was placed in mid to late 2008. Terracon provided onsite observation and moisture/density testing during the placement of fill material.
The upper soil encountered in the borings generally consisted of lean to fat clay and fat clay which was of moderate to high plasticity, and had the following measured liquid limits, plastic limits, and plasticity indices:
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- Certified Site Program Lots 2, 5,6, 7,8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18.* Columbia, Missouri 1rrracon 1r February 17, 2011 . Terracon Project No. 09105094.1.1 Sample Location Depth (feet) Liquid Limit (%) Plastic Limit (%) Plasticity Index (%)
Boring B-1 3 -5 43 15 28 Boring B-3 1 -3 41 16 25 Boring B-5 1 -3 31 21 10 Boring B-9 1 -3 44 21 23 Conditions encountered at each boring location are indicated on the individual boring logs.
Stratification boundaries on the boring logs represent the approximate location of changes in soil types; in situ, the transition between materials may be gradual. Details for each of the borings can be found on the boring logs in Appendix A of this report.
3.3 Groundwater The boreholes were observed while drilling and after completion for the presence and level of groundwater. Groundwater was observed at in Borings B-5 and B-6 at depths of approximately 12 to 18.5 feet. Groundwater was not observed in the remaining borings during drilling or for the short amount of time the borings were allowed to remain open following drilling completion.
However, this does not necessarily mean that stable groundwater levels were observed in Borings B-5 and B-6, or that the remaining borings were terminated above groundwater.
Due to the low permeability of the soils encountered in the borings, a relatively long period of time may be necessary for a groundwater level to develop and stabilize in a borehole in these materials.
Long term observations in piezometers or observation wells sealed from the influence of surface water are often required to define groundwater levels in materials of this type.
Pockets, lenses, and stringers of sand are sometimes encountered in the glacial soils found in the vicinity of the referenced project. These sand pockets are normally discontinuous and often contain water of variable quality and quantity. These sand pockets may be encountered during foundation excavation. This possibility should be considered when developing design and construction plans and specifications for the project.
Groundwater level fluctuations occur due to seasonal variations in the amount of rainfall, runoff, proximity to existing ponds, and other factors not evident at the time the borings were performed. In addition, perched water can develop over low permeability soil strata. Therefore, groundwater levels during construction or at other times in the life of the structure may be higher or lower than the levels indicated on the boring logs. The possibility of groundwater level fluctuations should be considered when developing the design and construction plans for the project.
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- Terracon Project No. 09105094.1.1 4.0 SITE SUITABILITY AND PRELIMINARY FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 4.1 Geotechnical Considerations The borings performed for this project generally encountered native lean to fat clay and fat clay underlain by glacial drift. Existing fill was encountered in Borings B-3 and B-4 to depths of 3 to 12 feet, and limestone bedrock was encountered in Borings B-6 and B-7 at depths of approximately 17 and 12.5 feet, respectively. Depending on final site grading plans, we anticipate that either the native clay or compacted structural fill will form the subgrade for future building foundations and floor slabs.
Based on the USGS map, it appears that a pond may have been located in the vicinity of lot 16.
Further, based on aerial photography the existing pond located north of the Radii Facility previously extended southwest onto a portion of Lot 2. We recommend these areas be thoroughly investigated during the final geotechnical investigation for each respective lot.
Performance of foundations depends on many factors including, but not limited to, the depth of footings, amounts of cuts or fill, bearing material, and foundation loads. Structural loads, final grades, and other design details should be provided when available. Although this report discusses design parameters, these parameters are preliminary. This preliminary report is not intended to be relied upon for final design. We recommend a more detailed study be performed when specific project details are known, and/or possibly following completion of general site grading.
Examination of the boring logs indicates a range of soil-moisture conditions are present at this site. At the time of drilling, some of the soils at various depths are at moisture levels above their measured plastic limit. Typically, soil with moisture levels above their measured plastic limit may be prone to rutting, pumping, and can develop into unstable subgrade conditions during general construction operations.
Moderately to highly plastic, lean to fat clay and fat clay soils were present on site. Such soils are commonly referred to as "expansive" or "swelling" soils because they expand or swell as their moisture contents increase. However, these soils also "contract" or "shrink" as their moisture levels decrease. Footings, floor slabs, and pavements supported on expansive soils will move upward and downward and such movements will result in distortion, possibly causing cracking or structural damage to structures. For this reason, a low volume change zone will likely be required beneath at-grade floor slabs. We recommend that additional laboratory testing be performed during the final geotechnical exploration to better evaluate the expansive nature of these soils.
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- Terracon Project No. 09105094.1.1 We recommend that the exposed subgrade be thoroughly evaluated after stripping of any topsoil and creation of all cut areas, but prior to the start of any fill operations. We recommend that the geotechnical engineer be retained to evaluate the bearing material for the foundations and floor slab subgrade soils. Subsurface conditions, as identified by the field and laboratory testing programs, have been reviewed and evaluated with respect to the proposed development plans known to us at this time.
4.2 Earthwork The widely spaced preliminary borings typically encountered stiff to hard lean to fat clay and fat clay. Shallow bedrock, karst features, or extensive pervious deposits of water-bearing sand that could impact site development did not appear to be present based on the preliminary site and subsurface information gathered at this time.
Based on the subsurface conditions encountered in the widely spaced borings, the site soils are suitable for future development. Additional borings should be completed so that each site can be adequately characterized and recommendations can be more fully developed to assist and guide future mass grading.
Recommendations will need to be developed for site preparation and proof-rolling operations as well as construction of cut and structural fill operations. In our opinion, full-time testing and observation should be employed during mass grading to evaluate compliance with project earthwork recommendations and requirements. If site grading results in relatively thick structural fills, settlement and cut/fill slope stability may need to be evaluated.
4.3 Foundations Shallow foundations could be used to support lightly loaded commercial structures provided the footings are supported by suitable material (stiff to hard native clay or compacted structural fill).
Depending on the design footing elevation and bearing material (native clay or newly placed compacted structural fill), allowable bearing pressures would likely be in the range of 1,000 psf to 3,000 psf. Due to the presence of clay soils, shallow foundations are typically soil-formed in the general vicinity of this site. Further testing at the individual structure locations should be performed to determine the appropriate bearing capacity for structural support.
Heavier loads, which could cause excessive settlement, are normally supported by shallow foundations which are supported, in turn, by aggregate-pier intermediate foundations or by drilled piers. Pier drilling through the native soils is not expected to become difficult based upon the material encountered within the borings; however, the drilled pier contractor should be prepared should sandy zones or large boulders be encountered. These materials, although not Reliable
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- Columbia, Missouri rerracon February 17, 2011 . Terracon Project No. 09105094.1.1 encountered in our borings, can sometimes be encountered in the glacial soils that are present in the vicinity of this site when drilling pier holes which are much larger in diameter than the bore holes.
Footln0 Level ExcavalonLee Lean Concrete Backfill Overexcavation / Backfill NOTE" IExcavations insketches Shown vetia for convenience. Excavations should be sloped as necessary for sa*b~lfet 4.4 Seismic Considerations
- 1. Missouri State Emergency Management Agency;, P.O. Box 116; Jefferson City, MO 65102
- 2. See Appendix C, Exhibit C-4 for Projected Earthquake Intensities (Modified Mercalli Scale)
Code Used Site Classification 2006/2009 Intemational Building Code (IBC) 1 C2
- 1. In general accordance with the 2006/2009 InternationalBuilding Code, Table 1613.5.2.
- 2. The 2006/2009 Intemational Building Code requires a site soil profile determination extending a depth of 100 feet for seismic site classification. The current scope requested does not include the required 100 foot soil profile determination. Borings for this report extended to a maximum depth of approximately 20 feet and this seismic site class assignment considers that shale or limestone bedrock is present within approximately 30 feet of the ground surface and continues below the maximum depth of the subsurface exploration. Additional exploration to greater depths could be considered to confirm the conditions below the current depth of exploration. Altematively, a geophysical exploration could be utilized in order to attempt to justify a more favorable seismic site class.
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Preliminary Geotechnical Discovery Ridge - Certified Engineering Site Program Report 1e r n Lots 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, II, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 . Columbia, Missouri February 17, 2011 . Terracon Project No. 09105094.1.1 4.5 Floor Slabs Many of the clay soils in this locale have the potential to increase or decrease in volume with variations in moisture content. Soil having high plasticity characteristics (i.e., fat clay) generally has a greater potential for moisture related volume change than less plastic materials such as lean clay. In addition, swell potential is generally greater in material with a high dry unit weight and low initial moisture content. However, even low plasticity soils can swell significantly if their moisture levels are initially low.
Because of the moderate to high shrink-swell potential of the lean to fat clay and fat clay soil encountered in the borings, a low volume change layer will likely be required below at-grade floor slabs. This layer typically varies from 12 to 36 inches in thickness. The on-site lean to fat clay and fat clay soils encountered in the borings performed for this report are typically not suitable for use as low volume change material; however, on-site materials may exist which would meet the low volume change material criteria. Further testing at the individual structure locations should be performed to determine the required low volume change layer thickness.
4.6 Pavements On most project sites, the site grading is accomplished relatively early in the construction phase.
Fills are placed and compacted in a uniform manner. However, as construction proceeds, excavations are made into these areas, rainfall and surface water saturates some areas, heavy traffic from concrete trucks and other delivery vehicles disturbs the subgrade and many surface irregularities are filled in with loose soils to improve trafficability temporarily. As a result, the pavement subgrades, initially prepared early in the project, should be carefully evaluated as the time for pavement construction approaches.
Pavement thickness can be determined using AASHTO, Asphalt Institute and/or other methods if specific wheel loads, axle configurations, frequencies, and desired pavement life are provided.
Pavement design methods are intended to provide structural sections with adequate thickness over a particular subgrade such that wheel loads are reduced to a level the subgrade can support.
The support characteristics of the subgrade for pavement design do not account for shrink/swell movements of an expansive clay subgrade such as the soils encountered on this project. Thus, the pavement may be adequate from a structural standpoint, yet still experience cracking and deformation due to shrink/swell related movement of the subgrade.
Expansive soils are present at this site. It is important to minimize moisture changes in the subgrade both during construction and during the life of the pavement to reduce shrink/swell movements.
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,o1terraconoe Preliminary Geotechnical Engineering Report Lots 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 . Columbia, Missouri February 17, 2011 . Terracon Project No. 09105094.1.1 5.0
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S Terracon should be retained to review the final design plans and specifications so comments can be made regarding interpretation and implementation of our geotechnical recommendations in the design and specifications. Terracon also should be retained to provide observation and testing services during grading, excavation, foundation construction and other earth-related construction phases of the project.
The preliminary analysis and preliminary recommendations presented in this report are based upon the data obtained from the borings performed at the indicated locations and from other information discussed in this preliminary report. This preliminary report does not reflect variations that may occur between borings, across the site, or due to the modifying effects of construction or weather. The nature and extent of such variations may not become evident until during or after construction. If variations appear, we should be immediately notified so that further evaluation and supplemental recommendations can be provided.
The scope of services for this project does not include either specifically or by implication any environmental or biological (e.g., mold, fungi, bacteria) assessment of the site or identification or prevention of pollutants, hazardous materials or conditions. If the owner is concerned about the potential for such contamination or pollution, other studies should be undertaken.
This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of our client for specific application to the project discussed and has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted geotechnical engineering practices. No warranties, either express or implied, are intended or made. Site safety, excavation support, and dewatering requirements are the responsibility of others. In the event that changes in the nature, design, or location of the project as outlined in this report are planned, the conclusions and recommendations contained in this preliminary report shall not be considered valid unless Terracon reviews the changes and either verifies or modifies the conclusions of this report in writing.
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APPENDIX D Ground Photographs
Wetland Delineation Report Discovery Ridge
- Columbia, Boone County, Missouri March 14, 2011
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- 1. View of Wetland Area A, facing northeast.
- 2. View of Wetland Area A, facing southwest.
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Wetland Delineation Report Discovery Ridge u Columbia, Boone County, Missouri March 14, 2011
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- 3. View of Wetland Area B, facing east.
- 4. View of Wetland Area B, facing west.
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- 5. View of suspect drainageway, facing north.
- 6. View of suspect drainageway, facing south.
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- 7. View of suspect upland depression, facing west.
- 8. View of suspect upland depression, facing east.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Community Status Book Report MISSOURI Communities Participating in th( eNational Flood Program In it FHBM Init FIRM Curr Eff Reg-Emer ClD Community Name County Id entitled Identified Map Date Date Tribal 2901801* CARTERVILLE, CITY OF JASPER COUNTY Ini Id 12/28/73 07/16/84 05102/07 07/16/84 No 2901 811# CARTHAGE, CITY OF JASPER COUNTY 03/15/74 06/15/83 05/02/07 06/15/83 No 2902751* CARUTHERSVILLE, CITY OF PEMISCOT COUNTY 02/20/76 01/16/81 01/16/81 01/116/81 No 2907831* CASS COUNTY
- CASS COUNTY 03/14/78 04/15/82 03/16/06 04/15/82 No 2907911# CEDAR COUNTY
- CEDAR COUNTY 07/17/02 07/17/02 04/11/06 No 290311 CENTERVILLE, VILLAGE OF REYNOLDS COUNTY 11t/22/74 08/01/86 08/01/86(L) 08/01/86 No 290035 CENTRALIA, CITY OF BOONE COUNTY 06/07/74 04/15/77 04/15/77(M) 04/15/77 No 290409 CHAFFEE, CITY OF SCOTT COUNTY 03/15/74 09/27/85 09/27/85(M) 09/27/85 No 2902701* CHAMOIS, CITY OF OSAGE COUNTY 03/29/74 11/15/84 09/02/05 11/15/84 No 2900731* CHARITON COUNTY* CHARITON COUNTY 04/19/83 12/03/87 12/03/87 12/03/87 No 2907431* CHARLACK, CITY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY 02/14/75 11/23/84 08/23/00 11/23/84 No 290231#* CHARLESTON, CITY OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY 03/29/74 01/04/85 01/18/89 01/04/85 No 2908961* CHESTERFIELD, CITY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY 09/15/78 08/23/00 09/15/78 No 2902 16# CHILLICOTHE, CITY OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY 01/09/74 08/05/85 08/05/85 08/05/85 No 290847#* CHRISTIAN COUNTY* CHRISTIAN COUNTY 04/19/83 04/01/04 04/01/04(L) 04/01/04 No 290792# CLARK COUNTY
- CLARK COUNTY 09/15/81 02/01/97 01/19/00 02/01/97 No 290630# CLARKSDALE, CITY OF DEKALB COUNTY 02/21/75 11/19/03 11/19/03(M) 11/19/03 No 2903401* CLARKSON VALLEY, CITY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY 07/26/74 04/08/77 08/23/00 04/08/77 No 2902891* CLARKSVILLE, CITY OF PIKE COUNTY 05/24/74 04/19/10 04/19/1 0(>) 04/01/77 No 2901261* CLARKTON, CITY OF DUNKLIN COUNTY 12/21/73 01/29/80 04/17/95 01/29/80 No 2900861* CLAY COUNTY
- CLAY COUNTY 09/06/74 03/18/80 04/16/03 03/18/80 No 2900891* CLAYCOMO, VILLAGE OF CLAY COUNTY 01/23/74 08/01/77 12/02/80 08/01/77 No 2903411# CLAYTON, CITY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY 04/05/74 02/14/76 08/23/00 02/14/76 No 290600 CLEVER, CITY OF CHRISTIAN COUNTY 07/18/75 (NSFHA) 03/30/81 No 2907931* CLINTON COUNTY* CLINTON COUNTY 07/05/84 06/18/87 06/18/87(M) 06/18/87 No 2901 551* CLINTON, CITY OF HENRY COUNTY 04/15/74 07/04/88 07/04/88 07/04/88 No 2906011# COBALT VILLAGE,VILLAGE OF MADISON COUNTY 03/26/76 07/02/87 12/06/02(M) 07/02/87 No 2901 07# COLE COUNTY* COLE COUNTY 12/16/80 12/15/81 12/02/05 01/21/82 No 2900361* COLUMBIA, CITY OF BOONE COUNTY 08/28/71 08/28/71 08/16/95 08/27/71 No 2904101* COMMERCE, CITY OF SCOTT COUNTY 11/08/74 06/01/78 09/02/88 06/01/78 No 290745 CONCORDIA, CITY OF LAFAYETTE COUNTY 02/07/75 (NSFHA) 02/09/79 No 2903421* COOL VALLEY, CITY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY 05/03/74 05/16/77 08/23/00 05/16/77 No 2907941* COOPER COUNTY
- COOPER COUNTY 11/16/83 09/01/89 09/01/89(L) 09/01/89 No 290603 COOTER, TOWN OF PEMISCOT COUNTY (NSFHA) 06/30/76 No 2901 591* CORNING, TOWN OF HOLT COUNTY 02/06/76 02/06/76 01/06/88 01/06/88 No 290898#* COTTLEVILLE, CITY OF ST. CHARLES COUNTY 09/15/78 03/17/03 02/01/90 No 290746#* COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, CITY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY 05/07/76 (NSFHA) 05/25/78 No 290604 COUNTRY CLUB, VILLAGE OF ANDREW COUNTY 08/22/75 (NSFHA) 08/24/84 No 2901 60# CRAIG, CITY OF HOLT COUNTY 12/06/74 12/06/74 01/06/88 01/06/88 No 2904301* CRANE, CITY OF STONE COUNTY 06/07/74 07/16/80 07/16/80 07/16/80 No 2907951* CRAWFORD COUNTY* CRAWFORD COUNTY 04/19/83 05/01/87 05/01/87(L) 05/01/87 No 290063#* CREIGHTON, CITY OF CASS COUNTY 05/13/77 03/16/06 03/16/06 06/30/80 No 2903431* CRESTWOOD, CITY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY 05/03/74 05/02/77 08/23/00 05/02/77 No 2903441* CREVE COEUR, CITY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY 02/01/74 08/01/78 08/23/00 08/01/78 No 2901891* CRYSTAL CITYCITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY 03/15/74 09/01/77 04/05/06 09/01/77 No 2903451* CRYSTAL LAKE PARK, CITY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY 05/13/77 08/02/95 (NSFHA) 08/01/86 No 2907961* DADE COUNTY
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Missouri Department of Conservation P.0. Box 180 Heriageeviw Re ortJefferson
...... Heritage Reviewrnd March 15, 2011 -- Page 1 of 2 Report Polcy Coordination Unit City, MO 65102 573-522-4115X 3367 S Project type: Site Assessment Laura Murray Location/Scope: Portions of Section 32 and 33 of T48N RI12W murraylau*,umsystem.edu __________northeast of Highway 63 County: Boone Query reference: -Discovery Ridge Property ________
Query received: March 8, 2011 Prearu b: S,.ano cave This NATURAL______________________________________
HERITAGE REVIEW is nota site clearance [Authenticity may be con letter. Rather, it firmed by Policy identifies Coordination public Unit,sensitive lands and MissouriDepartment resourcesof Consenration,573-522-4115.
known to have been located close to and/orpotentially affected by the proposed project On-site verification is the responsibilityof the project. Heritagerecords were identified at some date and location. This report considers records nearbut not necessarilyat the project site. Animals move and, over time, so do plant communities. To say "there is a record"does not mean the species/habitatis still there. To say that "there is no record" does not mean a protected species will not be encountered. These recordsonly provide one reference and otherinformation (e.g. wetland or soils maps, on-site inspections or sulveys) should be considered. Look for additionalinformation about the biological and habitatneeds of records listed inorderto avoid or minimize impacts. More information is at http://mdc.mo,,gov/discover-nature/places-,o/natural-areasand mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/applications/mofwis/mofwis searchl1.aspx.
Contact information for the department's Natural History Biologist is online at httlx//mdc.mo.qov/contact-us.
Level 3 (federal-listed) and Leve 2 (state listed) isues:
Records of listed species or critia*l habitats:
Heritage records identify no. wildlif preserves, no designated wildeness areas or critical habitats, no.
state or federal endangered-listspecies records within the public land survey sections listed above and northeast of highway 63
> The site does drain to Gans Creek, which downstream of Highway6 is one of 138 state-designated spawning strem segments. Activities that alter, destablie or destroy stream bottoms or banks should be avidd from March 15 to June 15 in order not to dsrupt spawning (laying and fertilizing fish eggs!,-At all times, avoid habitat destruction or introducingheavy sediment loads, chemical or organi po:!llutants. Spawning stream segments were designaed because they are important to maintining, restoring, or avoiding future listing of species of coservation concern.
~'Rock Bridge Ste Park col be affected by construction activities. Within its premises are records of species* of conseration concern, including bot ray (2002 and I*ndina (2007) bat records. *..
- , Gray bats (Myotis gn*seses federally and state listed "endangered") are likely to occur in the project area, as *thy *reservir oag ver streams, rivers, and in thi part of Missouri. Avoid entry or disturbac of any cave inhabited by gray bats an he osible retain forest vegetation along the stream and from the gray bat cave opening to the stream. See http://mdc.mo..qov/1 04 for best management recommendations.
>' Indiana bats (Myotis sodalis, federally ad s tatlite e 'endangered") may occur in this area.
These mammals hibernate durin wntermothsincaveslin issouri primarily in the southern half of the state. They are found in summer months, primarily north of the Missouri River, roosting and raising young under the bark of trees in riparian forests and upland forests near perennial streams.
During project activities, avoid degrading stream quality and where possible leave snags standing and preserve mature forest canopy. Iflarge trees with nesting cavities or loose bark need to be removed by your project, that should be done between November and March. Additional information to incorporate in planning documents is available at http://mdc.mo..qov/1 10.
> Topeka shiners (Notropis Topeka, federal- and state-listed "endangered") are recorded (1997) om Bonne Femme Creek to the south. Historically, they probably used Gans Creek as well. These fish typically occupy permanent pools of small, clear, high quality streams draining upland areas, usually on substrates of gravel, rubble, sand or bedrock. Best manaciement practices for Topeka Preparedby Shannon Cave, March 15, 2011, MurrayBoone assessment.doc, page 1 of 2
shiners may be found at http://mdc.mo.qiov/1 37*
General recommendations related to this project or site, or based on information about the historic range of species (unrelated to any specific heritage records):
- ,Streams in the area should be protected from soil erosion, water pollution and in-stream activities that modify or diminish aquatic habitats* Best management recommendations relating to streams and rivers may be found at http://mdc.mo.qov/79. Minimize erosion and sedimentation/runoff to nearby streams and lakes, including adherence to any "Clean Water Permit" conditions.
Revegetate areas in which the natural cover is disturbed to minimize erosion using native plant species compatible with the local landscape and wildlife needs. Pollutants, including sediment, can have significant impacts far downstream. Use silt fences and/or vegetative filter strips to buffer streams and drainages, and monitor those after rain events and until a well-rooted ground cover is reestablished.
>* This county has known karst geologic eatures (e.g. caves, springs, and sinkholes, all characterized by subterranean watermovement). Few karst features are recorded in heritage records, and ones not noted her my be encountered atteproject site or affected by the project. Cave fauna (many of wchare species of conserain concern) are influenced by changes to water quality, so check your project site for any as features and make every effort to protect groundwater in the project area. See http://mdc. mo..ciovfnathis/caves/manaa construc. htm for best management inoraton
- , The proposed project occur in the historic range of greater prairi cickens (tympanuchus cupido), a bird on the stae' list of endangered species. Populations§ have been in serious decline for decades, and have reched a point where greater prairie chickens could be gone from Missouri within a few yers. The dominant. factor in their decline is conersion*. of. native prairie habitats to other uses. Other praire dependent species are also in seriu decline for the same reason. Prairie chikns range over a broad territory perhaps nesting, breeinganfogign grasslands sevel miles aparFt. Even if prairie chickens are not present, it isimPortant to conserve as muhas possibl any grasslands dominated by native plant cove in the project area.
See http://mdc*mo.qov13fr best management reomnations.
~'Invasive exoi species, are significant issue for fish, wllife an agrcutrinMsoi.Se, eggs, and larvae ma bemoed to new sites on boats or cntuto qimns npc n clean equipmentrthroughly befor moving between projec sitesupeto npcn
- Remove any mud, soil, trash, plants or animals from equLm~t efor leaving any water body or work area.
- Drain water from boats and machinery that have operated in water, checking motor cavities, live-well, bilge and transom wltrcsbuks adny other water reservoirs.
- When possible, wash and rinse equipment thorugh~ly itard spray or HOT water (*_104° F, typically available at do-it-yourself carwash sites), and dry in the hot sun before using again.
Pre-screenheritaqe data requests at httD:I/tnvurl.comleritaoerevie. A "Level I response" makes further submission to MDC or UJSFWS unnecessary.
Preparedby Shannon Cave, March 15, 2011, MurrayBoone~assessment.doc,page 2 of 2
CULTURAL RESOURCE ASSESSMENT Section 106 Review CONTACT PERSONIADDRESS C:
ITerracon 3601 Mojave Court, Suite A Columbia. Missouri 65203 I _________________
PROJECT:
IDiscover Ride Lots 2 5r 6 7v 8* 9 10a 11! 12r 131 14r 15r 161 17 &18r Columbia FEDERAL AGENCY COUNTY:
III UNKNOWN-i i III III BOONE
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Iw The State Historic Preservation Office has reviewed the Information submitted on the above referenced project. Based on this review, we have made the following determination:
] After review of initial submission, the project area has a low potential for the occurrence of cultural resources. A cultural resource survey, therefore, is not warranted.
[] Adequate documentation has been provided (36 CFR Section 800.1 1). There will be "no historic properties affected" by the current project.
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~An adequate cultural resource survey of the project area has been previously conducted. It has been determined that for the proposed undertaking there will be "no historic properties affected".
For the above checked reason, the State Historic Preservation Office has no objection to the initiation of project activities. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT, IF THE CURRENT PROJECT AREA OR SCOPE OF WORK ARE CHANGED, A BORROW AREA IS INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT, OR CULTURAL MATERIALS ARE ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION, APPROPRIATE INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED TO ThiS OFFICE FOR FURTHER REVIEW AND COMMENT. Please retain this documentation as evidence of compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended.
By: § March 7.2011 Mark A. Miles, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Date MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE P.O. Box 176, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102 For additional information, please contact Judith D~eel, (573) 751-7862. Please be sure to refer to the project number:
015-BO-1 1
February 21, 2011 MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE Attn: Section 106 Review P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0176 RE: Request for Additional Review MDNR SHPO project number: 015-B0-11 Section 106 Review Discovery Ridge Lots 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 Discovery Drive and Discovery Ridge Parkway Columbia, Boone County, Missouri T 48N N, R 12W, Sec 33, NY2 Terracon Project No.: 09117701 Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon), on behalf of the Trabue, Hansen & Hinshaw, Inc and the University of Missouri Research Parks - University of Missouri Systems, is assisting with a preconstruction Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment for a proposed expansion of the current scientific research park, Discovery Ridge, located on a portion of a historic University of Missouri research farm at Discovery Drive and* Discovery Ridge Parkway, east of U.S. Highway 63 in the vicinity of the southern limits of Columbia, Missouri.
We are enclosing a Section 106 Project Information Form, A section of the topographic map which includes the subject site, a developmental phasing plan, and photographs of the on-site metal machine shed type buildings located on Lot 17 and the quacent hut building located on Lot 5. Additionally, photos have been included of structures located on properties adjacent to the site. Please review your records and files to determine if historic features are located on the site.
The site has historically been agricultural land associated with a University of Missouri research farm. Portions of the site, which are located within Phase I of the project, have been graded to construct vacant lots suitable for development. We would appreciate a response within 30 days following receipt of this information. If you have any questions or wish to discuss this submittal, please contact me.
Sincerely, Staff Environmental Scientist Enclosure
WMISSOURI
,~STATE 41SECTION HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE DEPARTMENT 108 PROJECT OF NATURAL INFORMATIONRESOURCES FORM Submission of a completed Project Information Form with adequate information and attachments constitutes a request for a review pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (as amended). We reserve the right to request more information. Please refer to the CHECKLUST on Page 2 to ensure that all basic information relevant to the project has been Included. For further information, refer to our website at: htto:l/dnr.mo.aov/shoo and follow the links to Section 106 Review.
NOTE: Section 106 regulations provide for a 30-day response time by the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office from the date of receipt.
PROJECT NAME Discovery Ridge Lots 2, 5,6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13. 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 FEDERAL. AGENCY PROVDNG FUNDS. UCENSE. OR PERMIT ADDRESS FOR RESPONSE Terracon 3601 Mojave Court, Suite A Columbia, MO 65203 LOCATION OF PROJECT COUNTY Boone LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AREA (TOWNSHIP, RANGE, SECTION, 1/44 SECTION)
USGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP QUADRANGLE NAME (SEE MAP REQUIREMENTS ON PAGE 2)
Columbia, Missouri 1981 l148 North 12 West 3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION DESCRIBE THE OVERALL PROJECT IN DETAIL. IF rr INVOLVES EXCAVATION. INDICATE HOW WIDE, HOW DEEP, ETC. IF THE PROJECT INVOLVES DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDI.S MAKE THAT CLEAR. IF THE PROJECT INVOLVES REHABILITATION, DESCRIBE T~l PROPOSED WO)RK INDETAIL.
USE ADDITIONAL PAGES IF NECESSARY.
The site consist of 15 lots. Eight of the lots (Lots 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11) are located within Phase I of the research park development plan. Of the lots located within Phase I of the developmental plan, Lots 2, 6, 7, and 8 have been graded to construct vacant lots suitable for development, additional, Lot 9 is currently In the process of being graded to facility a lot suitable for development. Currently lot 5 is the location of a quacent hut type building. Seven of the lots that comprse the site (Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18) are located within Phase IIof the developmental plan and consist of vacant grass covered farm land utilized as grazing pasture for livestock and row crop research. Currently Lot 17 is the location of two small metal machine sheds and one large machine shed type buildings. Historically a residential structure, and four small mea machine sheds were located at the site starting between 1939-1968 with the residence being removed in 2001 and two of the machine sheds being removed in 2007.
Historically the site has been utilized as farm land associated with a Uniersity of Missouri research farm (South Farms). Beginning in the early 2000s the area surrounding the site has been utilized as Discovery Ridge, a scientilic research park. The applicant is investigating the site for expanded use as a scientific research park.
ARCHAEOLOGY IEARTHMOVING ACTIVITIESI HAS THE GROUND INVOLVED BEEN GRADED. BUILT ON, BORROWED, OR OTHERWISE DISTURBED? PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL (USE ADDITIONAL PAGES, IF NECESSARY) PHOTOGRAPHS ARE HELPFUL:
The site has hitrcfy been farmed associated with a University of Missouri research farm. During the early 2000s portions of the lots that comprise Phase I of the site were graded to construct multiple vacant building lots suitable for deeomn. Currently lots located within Phase II of the developmental plan are vacant grass covered land with portion utilized for row crop research.
WILL THE PROJECT REQUIRE FILL MATERIAL? 0] YES [] NO IF YES, INDICATE PROPOSED BORROW AREAS (SOURCE OF FILL MATERIAL) ON TOPOGRAPHIC MAP ARE YOU AWARE OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES ON OR ADJACENT TO PROJECT AREA? [J YES 0* NO IF YES8, IDENTIFY THEM ON THE TOPOGRAPHIC MAP STRUCTURES (REH LIATION, DEMOLOTION. ADDITIONS TO, OR CONTRUCTION NEAR EXISTING STRUCTURES)
TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNWLDGE, IS THE STRUCTURE LOCATED INANY OF THE FOLLOWING?
U] AN AREA PREVIOUSLY SURVEYED F] A NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICT El A LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT FOR HISTORIC PROPERTIES.
IF YES. PLEASE PROVIDE ThE NAME OF IF YES. PLEASE PROVIDE THE NAME OF IF YES, PLEASE PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE SURVEY OR DISTRICT: THE SURVEY OR DISTRICT: Th SURVEY OR DISTRICT:
- PLEASE PROVIDE PHOTOGRAPHS OF ALL STRUCTURJES. SEE PHOTOGRAPHY REQUIREMENTS
- NOTE: ALL PHOTOGRAPHS SHOULD BE LABELED AND KEYED TO ONE MAP OF THE PROJECT AREA
- PLEASE PROVIDE A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BUILDING(S), INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION DATES AND BUILDING USES. (USE ADDITONAL PAGES, IF NECESSARY.)
ADDITONAL REQUIREMENTS Map Requirements: Attach a copy of the relevant portion (8 'A x 11) of the curn USGS 7.5 min. topographic map and, If necessary, a large scala project map. Please do not send an Individual map with each structure or site. Wlean orIginal mapIs preferable, a good copy Is acceptable. For a list of sites from wh'ich to order, download or print the required USGS 7.5 min. topographic map at litl or no cot cosl htto'J/dnr.mo.oovlshoo/sectionrev.htm.
Photography Requlrements: Clear black and white or color photographs (minimum 3" x 5") are acceptable. Poladiods, photocopies, emalaed or faxed photographs are not acceptable. Good quality photographs are Important for expedltlous project review. Photographs of neighboring or nearby buildings are also helpful. All photographs should be labeled and keyed to one map of the project area.
CHECKLIST-DID YOU PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION?
0] Topographic map 7.5 min. (per project, not stutr) 0] Other sup~porting documents (If necessary to explain the project)
[] Thorough description (aln projects) El For new construction, rehabilitations, etc., attach work write-ups, plans, drawings, etc.
0] Photographs (all structures) 0] Is topographic map Identified by quadrangle and year?
Return this Form and Attachments to:
MISSOUR DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE Attn: Section 106 Review P.O. BOX 176 JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI 65102-0176
Quacent hut building located on the southern portion of Lot 5. Quacent hut !from the south adjoining property. Quacent hut constructed between 1980 and 1992.
Quacent hut building located on the southern portion of Lot 5. Quacent hut viewed from the west portion of Lot 5. Quacent hut constructed between 1980 and 1992.
Trailer park located west of Lots 5, and 16. Trailer park est= and 1968.
Trailer park viewed from the western portion of Lot 5.
Trailer park located west of Lots 5, and 16. Trailer park established between ;6 and 1968.
Trailer park viewed from the western portion of Lot 5.
University of Missouri Civil Engineering research building located east of Lot 5. ding constructed between 1956 and 1968.
Metal sided USDA building located within the vicinity of the University of Missouri Civil Engineering research building and east of Lot 5. Building constructed between 1995 and 2002.
ABC Lab building located west of Lot 2. and 2007. Building viewed from Discovery Drive.
Radii building located east of Lot 2. Building constructed between 2002 *Building viewed from the intersection of Discovery Drive and Discovery Parkway.
Residence located south of Lot 11. Residence constructed between Residence viewed from US Highway 63, southwest of the structure.
Residence located south of Lot 11. Residence constructed between Residence viewed from US Highway 63, southwest of the structure.
Residence located south of Lot 11. Residence constructed between 1 Residence viewed from Lot 11, north of the structure.
Barn located south of the residence south of Lot I1. Barn constructed betwveen 1939 and 1956.
Barn viewed from US Highway 63, southwest of the structure.
Residence located south of Lot 11. Residence coi Residence viewed from Lot 11 looking southwest.
Barn located south of Lot 11. Barn constructed between arn viewed from Lot 11 looking southwest.
Two small metal machine sheds located on Lot 17. Small metal machine sheds constructed between 1939 and 1968.
Eastern small metal machine ichine shed constructed between 1939 and 1968.
Western small n ne sheds located on Lot 17. Machine shed constructed between 1939 and 1968.
CULTURAL RESOURCE ASSESSMENT Section 106 Review IAdam CONTACT PERSON/ADDRESS J.whitei Terracon 3601 Mojave Court, Suite A I
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Columbia, Missouri 65203 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
PROJECT:
IDis.cover Ride Lots 2 5a 8r 9 101 11r 12r 13T 141 15 &16r Columbia FEDERAL AGENCY COUNTY:
I" UNKNOWN !II III BOONE I
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The State Historic Preservation Office has reviewed the Information submitted on the above referenced project. Based on this review, we have made the following determination:
[] After review of initial submission, the project area has a low potential for the occurrence of cultural resources. Acultural resource survey, therefore, is not warranted.
D* Adequate documentation has been provided (36 CFR Section 800.1 1). There will be "no historic properties affected" by the current project.
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~An adequate cultural resource survey of the project area has been previously conducted. It has been determined that for the proposed undertaking there will be "no historic properties affected".
For the above checked reason, the State Hitoric Prmsrvation Off ice has no objection to the Initiation of project activiis PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT, IF THE CURRENT PROJECT AREA OR SCOPE OF WORK ARE CHANGED, A BORROW AREA IS INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT, OR CULTURAL MATERIALS ARE ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION, APPROPRIATE INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED TO THIS OFFICE FOR FURTHER REVIEW AND COMMENT. Please retain this documentation as evidence of compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended.
By: £ *,L*S**- February 9. 2011 Mark A. Miles, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Date MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE P.O. Box 176, Jefferson City, Missouri165102 For additional Information, please contact Judith Dsel, (573) 751-7862. Please be sure to refer to the project number:
015-BO-11
Preliminary Geotechnical Engineering Report Discovery Ridge - Certified Site Program Lots 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 Columbia, Missouri February 17,2011 Terracon Project No. 09105094.1 Prepared for:
Trabue, Hansen & Hinshaw, Inc.
Columbia, Missouri Prepared by:
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Columbia, Missouri
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erracon 1901 Pennsylvania Columbia, Missouri 65202 Attn: Mr. John Huss, R.E.
P: [573] 814-1568 F: [573] 814-1128 Re: Preliminary Geotec~hnical Engineering Report Discovery Ridge - Certified Site Program Lots 2, 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 Columbia, Missouri Terracon Project Number: 09105094.1 Dear Mr. Huss Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon) has completed the preliminary geotechnical engineering services for the above referenced project. This study was performed in general accordance with our proposal number D091 0226 dated December 15, 2010 and our Supplemental Change Order dated February 2, 2011. This report presents the findings of the subsurface exploration and provides preliminary geotechnical recommendations concerning earthwork and the design and construction of foundations, floor slabs and pavements for the proposed project.
We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you on this project. If you have any questions concerning this report, or if we may be of further service, please contact us.
Sincerely, Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Staff Geotechnical Engineer t"Senior Principal Missouri: PE 2009001099 7S UMBER Office Manager Enclosures 2- I:**II cc: 3- Client 1 - File Terracon Consultants, Inc. 3601 Molave court, Ste. A Columbia, Missouri 65202 P [573J 214 2817 F [5731 214 2714 terracon.com i
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
.................................................................................I 2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION ..................................................................... I 2.1 Project Description...................................................................I..
2.2 Site Location and Description ......................................................... 2 3.0 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS ................................................................ 2 3.1 Geology ................................................................................. 2 3.2 Typical Profile........................................................................... 3 3.3 Groundwater............................................................................ 4 4.0 SITE SUITABILITY AND PRELIMINARY FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ..... 5 4.1 Geotechnical Considerations.......................................................... 5 4.2 Earthwork............................................................................... 6 4.3 Foundations............................................................................. 6 4.4 Seismic Considerations ................................................................ 7 4.5 Floor Slabs .............................................................................. 8 4.6 Pavements .............................................................................. 8 5.0
GENERAL COMMENT
S....................................................................... 9 APPENDIX A - FIELD EXPLORATION Exhibit A-I Site Location Map Exhibit A-2 USGS Map Exhibit A-3 Geologic Map Exhibit A-4 Boring Location Diagram Exhibit A-5 to A-I13 Boring Logs Exhibit A-14 Field Exploration Description APPENDIX B - SUPPORTING INFORMATION Exhibit B-I Laboratory Testing APPENDIX C - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Exhibit C-I General Notes Exhibit C-2 Unified Soil Classification System Exhibit C-3 General Notes - Description of Rock Properties Exhibit C-4 Projected Earthquake Intensities (Modified Mercalli Scale)
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Discovery Preliminary Ridge - Certified Engineering Geotechnical Site Program Report__l ra o Lots 2, 5, 6,7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18.* Columbia, Missouri February 17, 2011 . Terracon Project No. 09105094.1.1 EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
A preliminary geotechnical investigation has been performed for the proposed certified site which consists of Lots 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 of the Discovery Ridge Research Park in southeastern Columbia, Missouri. Nine (9) borings, designated B-I through B-9, were performed to depths of approximately 13 to 20 feet below the existing ground surface at the subject site.
Based on the information obtained from our subsurface exploration, the site can be developed for future construction. The following geotechnical considerations were identified:
- Typical lightly loaded commercial buildings may be supported on shallow footings bearing on stiff to very stiff native clay or on compacted structural fill.
- Assuming proper site preparation and any necessary subgrade repair, total and differential settlement should be within anticipated client/owner specifications.
- Existing fill was encountered in Borings B-3 and B-4, however we understand that this material was placed as part of mass grading during mid to late 2008. At that time, Terracon was onsite to observe and test the density and moisture during placement of engineered fill material.
- Based on the USGS map, it appears that a pond may have been located in the vicinity of lot 16 and that the existing pond located north of the Radii Facility previously extended west onto a portion of Lot 2. We recommend these areas be thoroughly investigated during the final geotechnical investigation for each respective lot.
- The near-surface soils are active and prone to volume change with variations in moisture content. For this reason, a low volume change zone (LVC) is typically constructed beneath at-grade, grade-supported floor slabs. Depending on final grading plans, construction of the LVC may require overexcavation within future building pads.
- On-site soils appear suitable for use as compacted structural fill; however, if they do not meet the low plasticity fill criteria, they should not be utilized for LVC material.
- The 2006/2009 International Building Code (IBC), Table 1613.5.2 seismic site classification for this site is C
- The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale for seismic events for Boone County is VII.
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- Close monitoring of the construction operations discussed herein will be critical in achieving the design subgrade support. We recommend that Terracon be retained to monitor this portion of the work.
This summary should be used in conjunction with the entire report for design purposes. It should be recognized that details were not included or fully developed in this section, and the report must be read in its entirety for a comprehensive understanding of the items contained herein. The section titled
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S should be read for an understanding of the report limitations. Although this report discusses design parameters, these parameters are preliminary. This preliminary report is not intended to be relied upon for final design.
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PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING REPORT DISCOVERY RIDGE - CERTIFIED SITE PROGRAM LOTS 2, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 COLUMBIA, MISSOURI Terracon Project No. 09105094.1 February 17, 2011
1.0 INTRODUCTION
A preliminary geotechnical engineering report has been completed for the proposed certified which consists of Lots 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 of Discovery Ridge Research Park in Columbia, Missouri. Nine (9) borings, designated B-i through B-9, were performed to depths of approximately 13 to 20 feet below the existing ground surface at the subject site. Logs of the borings along with a site location map, USGS map, geologic map and boring location diagram are included in Appendix A of this report.
The purpose of these services is to provide information and preliminary geotechnical engineering recommendations relative to:
U subsurface soil conditions
- foundation design and construction U
groundwater conditions
- floor slab design and construction U
earthwork
- seismic considerations U
pavements It is important to note that this preliminary geotechnical engineering report is not meant to provide final design recommendations. Once final development plans are available, a final geotechnical investigation should be performed for site and structure-specific geotechnical recommendations.
2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION 2.1 Project Description ITEM DESCRIPTION Site layout See Appendix A, Exhibit A-4: Boring Location Diagram The project will include future development of approximately 90 Structures acres of vacant land. Finalized specific building or site layout details were unknown at the time this report was prepared.
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- Columbia, Missouri irerracon February 17, 2011 mTerracon Project No. 09105094.1.1 ITEM DESCRIPTION Site grading information was not available at the time that this report was prepared. However for the purpose and scope of this report, we have assumed that local cuts and/or fills required for Grading development will be limited to approximately 10 feet.
Additionally, we understand that mass grading was performed in mid to late 2008 in the vicinity of the existing Radii Facility and ABC Laboratories building. At that time, Terracon was onsite to observe and test the placement of engineered fill material.
Cut and fill slopes No steeper than 3H:IV (Horizontal to Vertical) (assumed) 2.2 Site Location and Description ITEM DESCRIPTION The proposed project site consists of Lots 2, 5, 6, 7 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Location 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 of Discovery Ridge Research Park in
______________________ Columbia, Missoudi.
The lots are vacant with the exception of Lot 5 which is developed Exisingimprvemntswith a storage building.
Generally grass covered, however portions of the site in the vicinity grund overof Curret Lot 16 were cultivated fields.
In general, slightly to moderately sloped downward towards the Existing topography south and west.
3.0 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS 3.1 Geology Most of the upland area is covered by a thin loess blanket and glacial drift. Highly plastic clays that exhibit volume change with variations in moisture are commonly encountered near the ground surface.
Based on the 2003 Geologic Map of Missouri, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, bedrock at this site consists primarily of the Pennsylvanian aged Cherokee Group (Pc), the Pennsylvanian aged Marmaton Group (Pm), and the Mississippian aged Burlington formation (Mo). The Cherokee Group is predominantly shale with minor amounts of carbonates and sandstone. This group contains most of the mineable coal beds in Missouri. The Marmaton Group consists of a succession of shale, limestone, clay, and coal beds.
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- Terracon Project No. 09105094.1 .1 The Burlington formation is characteristically a white to gray, medium to coarsely crystalline, medium to coarsely crinoidal, chert free to sparsely cherty limestone. Solution features, including caves and sinkholes, are commonly present in this formation. No caves or sinkholes are known to exist, or are published to exist, within approximately 1 mile of this project site.
However several areas of known karst activity are present west and southwest of the project site.
It is difficult to predict future sinkhole activity. Sinkholes and caves in this area are in various stages of development and can appear at any time. Site grading and drainage may alter site conditions and could possibly cause sinkholes in areas that have no history of this activity.
3.2 Typical Profile Based on the results of the borings, subsurface conditions on the project site can be generalized as follows:
Stratum Approximate Depth to Mtra ecito ossec/est Stratum Bottom of Stratum (feet) Mtra ecito ossec/est Surface 0.2 to 0.5 Topsoil: brown, friable and contained N/A significant organic matter 3 to 12 Existing Fill ' consisting of lean clay 1 and lean to fat clay with Very stiff to hard (Borings B-3 & B-4 only) varying amounts of sand and gravel 2 3 to 12 Lean clay, lean to fat clay and fat clay Stiff to very stiff Undeermned BorngsB-i Lean to fat clay and fat clay with through B-5, B-B and B-9 varying amounts of sand, gravel andStftohr 3 teminaed wthi thi strtum possible cobbles (visually classified as at the planned depth of glacial drift) approximately 20 feet __________________________
Undetermined: Borings B-6 Caused split spoon 4 and B-7 terminated within Limestone sampler refusal and this stratum.,________________ auger refusal Note 1: The existing fill material was placed in mid to late 2008. Terracon provided onsite observation and moisture/density testing during the placement of fill material.
The upper soil encountered in the borings generally consisted of lean to fat clay and fat clay which was of moderate to high plasticity, and had the following measured liquid limits, plastic limits, and plasticity indices:
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Boring B-1 3 -5 43 15 28 Boring B-3 1 -3 41 16 25 Boring B-5 1 -3 31 21 10 Boring B-9 1 -3 44 21 23 Conditions encountered at each boring location are indicated on the individual boring logs.
Stratification boundaries on the boring logs represent the approximate location of changes in soil types; in situ, the transition between materials may be gradual. Details for each of the borings can be found on the boring logs in Appendix A of this report.
3.3 Groundwater The boreholes were observed while drilling and after completion for the presence and level of groundwater. Groundwater was observed at in Borings B-5 and B-6 at depths of approximately 12 to 18.5 feet. Groundwater was not observed in the remaining borings during drilling or for the short amount of time the borings were allowed to remain open following drilling completion.
However, this does not necessarily mean that stable groundwater levels were observed in Borings B-5 and B-6, or that the remaining borings were terminated above groundwater.
Due to the low permeability of the soils encountered in the borings, a relatively long period of time may be necessary for a groundwater level to develop and stabilize in a borehole in these materials.
Long term observations in piezometers or observation wells sealed from the influence of surface water are often required to define groundwater levels in materials of this type.
Pockets, lenses, and stringers of sand are sometimes encountered in the glacial soils found in the vicinity of the referenced project. These sand pockets are normally discontinuous and often contain water of variable quality and quantity. These sand pockets may be encountered during foundation excavation. This possibility should be considered when developing design and construction plans and specifications for the project.
Groundwater level fluctuations occur due to seasonal variations in the amount of rainfall, runoff, proximity to existing ponds, and other factors not evident at the time the borings were performed. In addition, perched water can develop over low permeability soil strata. Therefore, groundwater levels during construction or at other times in the life of the structure may be higher or lower than the levels indicated on the boring logs. The possibility of groundwater level fluctuations should be considered when developing the design and construction plans for the project.
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- Terracon Project No. 09105094.1.1 4.0 SITE SUITABILITY AND PRELIMINARY FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 4.1 Geotechnical Considerations The borings performed for this project generally encountered native lean to fat clay and fat clay underlain by glacial drift. Existing fill was encountered in Borings B-3 and B-4 to depths of 3 to 12 feet, and limestone bedrock was encountered in Borings B-6 and B-7 at depths of approximately 17 and 12.5 feet, respectively. Depending on final site grading plans, we anticipate that either the native clay or compacted structural fill will form the subgrade for future building foundations and floor slabs.
Based on the USGS map, it appears that a pond may have been located in the vicinity of lot 16.
Further, based on aerial photography the existing pond located north of the Radii Facility previously extended southwest onto a portion of Lot 2. We recommend these areas be thoroughly investigated during the final geotechnical investigation for each respective lot.
Performance of foundations depends on many factors including, but not limited to, the depth of footings, amounts of cuts or fill, bearing material, and foundation loads. Structural loads, final grades, and other design details should be provided when available. Although this report discusses design parameters, these parameters are preliminary. This preliminary report is not intended to be relied upon for final design. We recommend a more detailed study be performed when specific project details are known, and/or possibly following completion of general site grading.
Examination of the boring logs indicates a range of soil-moisture conditions are present at this site. At the time of drilling, some of the soils at various depths are at moisture levels above their measured plastic limit. Typically, soil with moisture levels above their measured plastic limit may be prone to rutting, pumping, and can develop into unstable subgrade conditions during general construction operations.
Moderately to highly plastic, lean to fat clay and fat clay soils were present on site. Such soils are commonly referred to as "expansive" or "swelling" soils because they expand or swell as their moisture contents increase. However, these soils also "contract" or "shrink" as their moisture levels decrease. Footings, floor slabs, and pavements supported on expansive soils will move upward and downward and such movements will result in distortion, possibly causing cracking or structural damage to structures. For this reason, a low volume change zone will likely be required beneath at-grade floor slabs. We recommend that additional laboratory testing be performed during the final geotechnical exploration to better evaluate the expansive nature of these soils.
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- Terracon Project No. 09105094.1.1 We recommend that the exposed subgrade be thoroughly evaluated after stripping of any topsoil and creation of all cut areas, but prior to the start of any fill operations. We recommend that the geotechnical engineer be retained to evaluate the bearing material for the foundations and floor slab subgrade soils. Subsurface conditions, as identified by the field and laboratory testing programs, have been reviewed and evaluated with respect to the proposed development plans known to us at this time.
4.2 Earthwork The widely spaced preliminary borings typically encountered stiff to hard lean to fat clay and fat clay. Shallow bedrock, karst features, or extensive pervious deposits of water-bearing sand that could impact site development did not appear to be present based on the preliminary site and subsurface information gathered at this time.
Based on the subsurface conditions encountered in the widely spaced borings, the site soils are suitable for future development. Additional borings should be completed so that each site can be adequately characterized and recommendations can be more fully developed to assist and guide future mass grading.
Recommendations will need to be developed for site preparation and proof-rolling operations as well as construction of cut and structural fill operations. In our opinion, full-time testing and observation should be employed during mass grading to evaluate compliance with project earthwork recommendations and requirements. If site grading results in relatively thick structural fills, settlement and cut/fill slope stability may need to be evaluated.
4.3 Foundations Shallow foundations could be used to support lightly loaded commercial structures provided the footings are supported by suitable material (stiff to hard native clay or compacted structural fill).
Depending on the design footing elevation and bearing material (native clay or newly placed compacted structural fill), allowable bearing pressures would likely be in the range of 1,000 psf to 3,000 psf. Due to the presence of clay soils, shallow foundations are typically soil-formed in the general vicinity of this site. Further testing at the individual structure locations should be performed to determine the appropriate bearing capacity for structural support.
Heavier loads, which could cause excessive settlement, are normally supported by shallow foundations which are supported, in turn, by aggregate-pier intermediate foundations or by drilled piers. Pier drilling through the native soils is not expected to become difficult based upon the material encountered within the borings; however, the drilled pier contractor should be prepared should sandy zones or large boulders be encountered. These materials, although not Reliable
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- Columbia, Missouri rerracon February 17, 2011 . Terracon Project No. 09105094.1.1 encountered in our borings, can sometimes be encountered in the glacial soils that are present in the vicinity of this site when drilling pier holes which are much larger in diameter than the bore holes.
Footln0 Level ExcavalonLee Lean Concrete Backfill Overexcavation / Backfill NOTE" IExcavations insketches Shown vetia for convenience. Excavations should be sloped as necessary for sa*b~lfet 4.4 Seismic Considerations
- 1. Missouri State Emergency Management Agency;, P.O. Box 116; Jefferson City, MO 65102
- 2. See Appendix C, Exhibit C-4 for Projected Earthquake Intensities (Modified Mercalli Scale)
Code Used Site Classification 2006/2009 Intemational Building Code (IBC) 1 C2
- 1. In general accordance with the 2006/2009 InternationalBuilding Code, Table 1613.5.2.
- 2. The 2006/2009 Intemational Building Code requires a site soil profile determination extending a depth of 100 feet for seismic site classification. The current scope requested does not include the required 100 foot soil profile determination. Borings for this report extended to a maximum depth of approximately 20 feet and this seismic site class assignment considers that shale or limestone bedrock is present within approximately 30 feet of the ground surface and continues below the maximum depth of the subsurface exploration. Additional exploration to greater depths could be considered to confirm the conditions below the current depth of exploration. Altematively, a geophysical exploration could be utilized in order to attempt to justify a more favorable seismic site class.
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Preliminary Geotechnical Discovery Ridge - Certified Engineering Site Program Report 1e r n Lots 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, II, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 . Columbia, Missouri February 17, 2011 . Terracon Project No. 09105094.1.1 4.5 Floor Slabs Many of the clay soils in this locale have the potential to increase or decrease in volume with variations in moisture content. Soil having high plasticity characteristics (i.e., fat clay) generally has a greater potential for moisture related volume change than less plastic materials such as lean clay. In addition, swell potential is generally greater in material with a high dry unit weight and low initial moisture content. However, even low plasticity soils can swell significantly if their moisture levels are initially low.
Because of the moderate to high shrink-swell potential of the lean to fat clay and fat clay soil encountered in the borings, a low volume change layer will likely be required below at-grade floor slabs. This layer typically varies from 12 to 36 inches in thickness. The on-site lean to fat clay and fat clay soils encountered in the borings performed for this report are typically not suitable for use as low volume change material; however, on-site materials may exist which would meet the low volume change material criteria. Further testing at the individual structure locations should be performed to determine the required low volume change layer thickness.
4.6 Pavements On most project sites, the site grading is accomplished relatively early in the construction phase.
Fills are placed and compacted in a uniform manner. However, as construction proceeds, excavations are made into these areas, rainfall and surface water saturates some areas, heavy traffic from concrete trucks and other delivery vehicles disturbs the subgrade and many surface irregularities are filled in with loose soils to improve trafficability temporarily. As a result, the pavement subgrades, initially prepared early in the project, should be carefully evaluated as the time for pavement construction approaches.
Pavement thickness can be determined using AASHTO, Asphalt Institute and/or other methods if specific wheel loads, axle configurations, frequencies, and desired pavement life are provided.
Pavement design methods are intended to provide structural sections with adequate thickness over a particular subgrade such that wheel loads are reduced to a level the subgrade can support.
The support characteristics of the subgrade for pavement design do not account for shrink/swell movements of an expansive clay subgrade such as the soils encountered on this project. Thus, the pavement may be adequate from a structural standpoint, yet still experience cracking and deformation due to shrink/swell related movement of the subgrade.
Expansive soils are present at this site. It is important to minimize moisture changes in the subgrade both during construction and during the life of the pavement to reduce shrink/swell movements.
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,o1terraconoe Preliminary Geotechnical Engineering Report Lots 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 . Columbia, Missouri February 17, 2011 . Terracon Project No. 09105094.1.1 5.0
GENERAL COMMENT
S Terracon should be retained to review the final design plans and specifications so comments can be made regarding interpretation and implementation of our geotechnical recommendations in the design and specifications. Terracon also should be retained to provide observation and testing services during grading, excavation, foundation construction and other earth-related construction phases of the project.
The preliminary analysis and preliminary recommendations presented in this report are based upon the data obtained from the borings performed at the indicated locations and from other information discussed in this preliminary report. This preliminary report does not reflect variations that may occur between borings, across the site, or due to the modifying effects of construction or weather. The nature and extent of such variations may not become evident until during or after construction. If variations appear, we should be immediately notified so that further evaluation and supplemental recommendations can be provided.
The scope of services for this project does not include either specifically or by implication any environmental or biological (e.g., mold, fungi, bacteria) assessment of the site or identification or prevention of pollutants, hazardous materials or conditions. If the owner is concerned about the potential for such contamination or pollution, other studies should be undertaken.
This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of our client for specific application to the project discussed and has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted geotechnical engineering practices. No warranties, either express or implied, are intended or made. Site safety, excavation support, and dewatering requirements are the responsibility of others. In the event that changes in the nature, design, or location of the project as outlined in this report are planned, the conclusions and recommendations contained in this preliminary report shall not be considered valid unless Terracon reviews the changes and either verifies or modifies the conclusions of this report in writing.
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