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BORING LOCATIONS AND ELEVATION The number of borings, locations and pattern were determined by the Client and Development Engineering. Insofar as possible, compromising as necessary due to factors such as access conditions, terrain, obstacles, etc, borings were placed as directed in an attempt to obtain . geotechnical data representative of the site. FIELD INVESTIGATION The borings were accomplished using the Standard Penetration Test (SPT) method of investigation using a Split-Barrel Sampler (SBS). SOIL BORING RESULTS Please refer to the individual boring logs for a detailed description of soils and moisture conditions encountered. Attached to the soil boring logs is a key explaining terms and entries. The depth of individual layers of soils may vary somewhat from those indicated on the logs due to unsampled intervals between split-barrel sampler tests and, most importantly, the occurrence of transition between soil layers. Also, soil profiles not in the vicini1y of the borings may vary_ Refusal to auger advancement was not encountered at the boring locations, indicating lack of bedrock to depths tested. Please refer to the individual boring logs for a more detailed description of soils and moisture conditions encountered. Penetration "N" values indicate the Glacial Till soils are Very Soft turning to Medium then Stiff with depth. Standing water was found in the boring 4.5 feet below existing ground grade which is near the elevation surface water of the creek located on the property. Groundwater levels may occur and vary according to various climatological and meteorological influences undetermined within the time frame, scope and budget allowed in this investigation. Area development patterns can also influence groundwater. Indicated results in the Soil Boring Logs are for time and conditions of testing only. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The following conclusions and recommendations are based upon interpreted results of boring logs, their relation to the plauned work, and other information. Because the borings represent a small portion of the site iri reTation to the proposed area of work, ongoing review ofconslIuction should be carried out. If excavations reveal subsurface soils of a different nature than those observed in the boring, the Geotechnical Engineer should be contracted for possibly revised recommendations. L General Site Suitabili1y Based upon interpreted results of the borings, it appears that the site has some limitations regarding suitability for construction. The presence of uncontrolled fill, organic sediments and a high groundwater table and low N-values in the upper 20 feet. Ordinary cut and fill soil correction would most likely be uneconomical due to the depth of excavation, oversizing and dewatering the high groundwater table. 2