PC - Item 3A - Exhibit E - Appendix D - 3001 Walnut Grove Pre-LID PlanCal Land Engineering, Inc.
dba Quartech Consultants
Geotechnical, Environmental, and Civil Engineering
576 E. Lambert Road, Brea, California 92821
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LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT PLAN
PROVIDES DATE 05/08/2020
JOB ADDRESS:
8589 GARVEY AVE. AND 3001 WALNUT GOVE AVE.
ROSEMEAD, CA 91770
BY
CAL LAND ENGINEERING, INC.
TAIWAN CENTER
LID Plan – 8589 Garvey Ave. & 3001 Walnut Grove Ave. August 02, 2019
Cal Land Engineering, Inc.
576 E. Lambert Road, Brea, California 92821; Tel: 714-671-1050; Fax: 714-671-1090
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I. Introduction
This report has been provided in order to determine the best capability of the project to
use stormwater quality measures to manage and capture stormwater runoff. The 85th
percentile 24 hr rainfall is 0.9” per attached Hydrology map. That is greater than 0.75”.
The 85th percentile 24 hr rainfall was used for this On-site LID Report.
Per Geotechnical recommendation, infiltration is possible for on site. The infiltration
trench will be provided to detain the 85th percentile 24 hr rainfall on site. The infiltration
dry-well will be constructed under the basement.
Project Data
Project Name: TAIWAN CENTER
Address: 8589 Garvey Ave. & 3001 Walnut Grove Ave., Rosemead, CA
APN: 5390-002-004, 041, 042 and 043.
Project Area: 46,059.06 SF (1.057 acres)
Disturbed Area: 46,059.06 SF (1.057 acres)
Impervious Area: 44,896.17 SF (1.031 acres) (97%)
Pervious Area: 1,162.89 SF (0.026 acres) (3 %)
Owner: TAIWAN CENTER / MR. ALAN THIAN, PRESIDENT
Existing Land Use: Commercial
Proposed Land Use: Mix-use residential and commercial
Scope of Work
The project includes demolition of all structures and construction of mix-use residential and
commercial building.
Project Designation
This project equal to one acre or greater of disturbed area and adding more than 10,000 square
feet of impervious surface area. This will result in the designation of “Designated Project”
All “Designated Projects” must retain 100 percent of the SWQDv on-site through infiltration,
evapotranspiration, stormwater runoff harvest and use, or a combination thereof unless it is
demonstrated that it is technically infeasible to do so. To meet these requirements, Designated
Project must:
- Conduct site assessment and identify design considerations, including determining the
feasibility of on-site infiltration
- Apply site-specific source control measures
- Calculate the Stormwater Quality Design Volume
- Implement stormwater quality control measures
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II. Report
Proposed
Disturbed area 1.057 acres
Type of Development Mix-use Residential and Commercial
Predominate Soil Type No. 003
Using HydroCalc
Length of Flow Path 65’
85th percentile rainfall depth: 0.9
Proportion Impervious Values 0.9748
Qpm = 0.4263 cfs
VProp. = 3013.17 CF
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Stormwater Quality Design Volume Calculation
Current water quality requirements are based on treating a specific volume of stormwater runoff
from the project site (stormwater quality design volume [SWQDv]). By treating the SWQDv, it is
expected that pollutant loads, which are typically higher during the beginning of storm events, will
be reduced in the discharge to or prevented from reaching the receiving water.
The design storm, from which the SWQDv is calculated, is defined as the greater of:
- The 0.75 inch, 24-hour rain event; or
- The 85th percentile, 24-hour rain event as determined from the Los Angeles County
85th percentile precipitation isoheytal map
For this project, the 85th percentile, 24-hour rain event will be used, which is 0.9 inch.
Using Hydrocalc:
SWQDv = 3031.17 cu.ft.
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Hydrology Map
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Infiltration Calculation
SWQDv = 3013.17 cu.ft.
fdesign (Infiltration rate) = 1 in/hr
Dry Well Calculation:
V = πr2h
Where:
V = Volume [ft];
r = radius of drywell [ft]; and
h1 = depth of dry well [ft] (Storage)
h2 = depth of dry well [ft] (Infiltration)
nt = Dry well fill porosity (40%)
V1 = πr2 h1
V1 = 3.1416 x 22 x 20
V1 = 251.33 ft3
V2 = πr2 h2
V2 = 3.1416 x 22 x (16 x 0.4)
V2 = 80.42 ft3
Total Volume = 251.33 + 80.42 = 331.75 ft3
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Storage Tank
Use Concrete Storage Tank = 2350 CF
Volume of Dry well + Volume of Storage Tank
= 331.75 ft3 x2 + 2350 ft3
= 3013.50 ft3 > 3013.17 ft3
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Infiltration Rate = 1 inch. / hr.
= 0.083 ft. / hr.
Perimeter of Drywell = 2 x 3.1416 x r
= 12.57 ft.
Capacity = 12. 57 ft. x h2
= 12.57 x 16 = 201.12 ft2
Infiltration rate x Capacity = 0.083 x 201.12 = 16.69 ft3 / hr.
Drain in 96 hrs. = 16.69 ft3 / hr. x 96 hr.
= 1602.24 ft3 x 2 = 3204.48 ft3
V = 3204.48 ft3 > 3013.17 ft3
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CONCLUSION
Storage Volume:
Per LID request =3013.17 CF
Total provide= 3013.50 CF
Volume (Total provide 3013.50 CF) > Volume (Total request 3013.17 CF) OK
The Dry-well will be installed on the project site to reduce the peak discharge rate,
volume, and duration of the flow. These BMP’s are designed to collect the site drains
from the corresponding Tributary Drainage Areas and to soak water on site prior to
draining to pump pit, pump drainage to street.
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Vicinity Map
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III. Infiltration report
Cal Land Engineering, Inc.
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Geotechnical, Environmental, and Civil Engineering
576 East Lambert Road, Brea, California 92821; Tel: 714-671-1050, Fax: 714-671-1090
November 18, 2019
Taiwan Center
3001 Walnut Grove,
Rosemead, CA 91770
Attention: Mr. Alan Thian
Subject: Percolation Feasibility Testing for the Proposed Infiltration System, 4-Story Mixed
Use Development, with One-Level of Subterraneous Garage, 3001 Walnut Grove
Avenue and nearby lots, APN: 5288-001-040, 041, 042, 043, Rosemead,
California, QCI Project No.: 19-221-001Per
References: County of Los Angeles, Department of public works, 2017, Guidelines for Design,
Investigation and Reporting, Low Impact Development Stormwater Infiltration,
GS200.2, dated June 30, 2017.
Gentlemen:
As requested and authorized, Cal Land Engineering, Inc. (CLE) has performed a feasibility
percolation evaluation for the above project located at the subject site.
The purpose of this report is to aid in the design and construction of the required storm water
infiltration system. The professional opinions and geotechnical information contained in this report
are not intended to imply total performance of the project or guarantee that unusual or variable
conditions will not be discovered during or after construction. The scope of our study is limited to
the area explored, which is shown on Figure 2, (Site Plan).
SITE CONDITIONS
The project site is located on the northwest corner of Garvey Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue,
in the City of Rosemead, California. The approximate location of the site is presented in the
attached Site Location Map (Figure 1). The lot size is approximately 46,075 square feet (1.060
acres). The site is relatively flat and is currently occupied by constructions. No major surface
erosions were observed during our subsurface investigation.
FIELD EXPLORATION
Field exploration for this investigation consisted of drilling one-percolation boring (P-1) to the
depth of approximately 35-36 feet below existing site grade (depth corresponds to the bottom the
proposed of infiltration system) on October 4, 2019 and two additional borings to the maximum
depth of 51.5 feet below the existing grade on October 3, 2019 . Approximate boring locations are
presented on Figure 2, Site Plan
Description of the soil materials encountered during drilling was entered into the boring logs in
accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) and Hydraulic Soil Group (HSG).
The boring logs are included in Appendix A.
SUBSURFACE CONDITION
The onsite near surface soils consist predominantly of clayey sand (SC). In general, these soils
exist in the loose and moist condition. Underlying the surface soils, fine grained clayey sand (SC),
silty sand (SM), poorly graded sand (SP) and sandy clay (CL) were disclosed in the borings to the
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depths explored (51.5 feet below the existing ground surface). These soils exist in medium dense
to very dense and very stiff and slightly moist to very moist conditions. In general, the soils
become denser as depth increases.
GROUNDWATER
Ground water level was not encountered to the depth explored (approximately 51.5 feet below the
existing grade) during our subsurface investigation. In our opinion, groundwater will not be a
problem during the near surface construction. Based on our review of the “Historically Highest
Ground Water Contours and Borehole Log Data Locations, El Monte Quadrangle”, by CGS
(formerly CDMG), it is estimated that the highest historical ground water level is approximately 10
feet below the existing grade.
LABORATORY TESTING
Laboratory testing including Expansion Potential and Mechanical Analysis were performed on
selective soil samples:
EXPANSION INDEX
Laboratory Expansion Index test was conducted on the existing onsite near surface materials
sampled during QCI’s field investigation to aid in evaluation of soil expansion potential. The test is
performed in accordance with ASTM D-4829. The testing result is presented below:
Sample
Location
Expansion
Index Expansion Potential
P-1 @ 35’-36’ 2 Very Low
PARTICLE-SIZE ANALYSIS & PERCENT PASSING #200 SIEVE
Particle-size analyses were determined for selected soil samples in accordance with ASTM D442
standard. The results were plotted and presented in appendix C. Percent of soil passing #200
sieve were determined for selected soil samples in accordance with ASTM D1140 standard. The
test results are presented in the following table:
PERCOLATION RATE/ PERMEABILITY
Percolation rate and permeability of the subsurface material, encountered in Boring P-1, was
drilled to a depth of 35’-36’ feet (advanced 12 inches more) at previously assigned locations and
a 2-inch diameter perforated PVC pipe casing with a solid end cap was installed in each boring
after the completion of the drilling. Gravelly filter materials were placed between the PVC pipe
and the drill holes.
The test boring was pre-soaked on October 4, 2019 prior to percolation testing, to ensure the
sand around the perforated pipe is fully saturated. After the presoak, the time interval for
recording the water drop was determined between the readings for P-1, hole. For P-1 the hole
was filled with water 12 inches above the bottom of the excavated hole and PVC end cap. Water
remained in the hole after 10 minutes and drain before 30 minutes and the time interval between
the readings was determined to be 10 minutes. Therefore, rate of surface water drop was
measured every 10 minutes for P-1 and testing stopped after a minimum of eight readings and
after noticing a stabilized rate of drop was obtained. Upon completion of tests, the boring was
backfilled with the soil cuttings.
Sample Location % Passing #200
P-1 @ 35’-36’ 30.5
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Numerous measurements recorded within the test period indicated an average percolation rate of
8.50 inch/hour for P-1. The results of percolation test for boring P-1, provided in Appendix B. The
percolation rates were reduced and readjusted to account for the discharge of water from both
the sides and bottom of borings (i.e., non-vertical flow). The following formula was used to
determine the infiltration rates, GS200.2, dated June 30, 2017:
Reduction Factor (Rft) = (2d1-Δd) + 1 (Reference GS200.2, dated June 30, 2017)
DIA
Where:
d1=Initial Water Depth (in)
Δd = Water level drop of the final period of stabilized rate (in)
DIA = Diameter of boring (in)
Infiltration Rate = Pre-adjusted Percolation Rate divided by Reduction Factor
Total Reduction Factor RF = RFt x RFv x RFs
P-1, Reduction Factor (Rft) = (2d1-Δd) + 1 or (2 x 18)-8.50 + 1 = 5.583
DIA 6.0
The site is underlain by relative uniform of alluvial deposits. It is our understanding that
stormwater infiltration BMPs with pretreatment components and regular maintenance programs
will be implemented. The following presents the calculations of the recommended infiltration rate
for the onsite stormwater system
Total Reduction Factor RF = RFt x RFv x RFs = (5.583x3x3) = 50.24
Boring P-1
Design Infiltration Rate = 51.00 / (5.583x3x3) = 1.01 in/hr
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Our review and analysis of collected data and percolation testing indicate that the proposed
infiltration system is feasible from geotechnical viewpoint and permeability rates exceed the
required minimum 0.3 inch/hour for onsite soils. It is our opinion that the infiltration rate of 1.0
inch/hour may be used for the design of the onsite infiltration.
LIMITATIONS
Soil materials vary in character between excavations. Site conditions may vary due to seasonal
changes or other factors. Therefore, we assume no responsibility or liability for work, testing or
recommendations performed or provided by others. Site geotechnical or environmental factors,
are not part of the scope of this work.
Since our study is based upon the site materials observed, engineering research and analyses,
the conclusions and recommendations are professional opinions. These opinions have been
derived in accordance with current standards of practice, and no warranty is expressed or
implied. Standards of practice are subject to change with time.