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SOILS ENGINEERING, INC.
January 8, 1985
File No. 84-4262'
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Ron Ruettgers
2707 F. Street
Bakersfield, CA. 93301
Attention:
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Ron Ruettgers
Subject:
Abandoned Gasoline Storage
1ank--Reviel'l at Sumner- &--Un;on Ave.
Bakersfield, CA.
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Gentlemen:
In accordance with your request, we performed an on-site review of
an abandoned gasoline storage tank excavation at the former King
lumber Yard at Union Avenue and Sumner Street, Bakersfield,
California.
We were present at the time the storage tank was removed and
visual review indicated no visible leakage. Earth materials at
the excavation bottom "ere checked for discoloration, petro-
chemical aroma or other evidence of tank leakage; none were found.
Bulk soil samples were obtained at the midpoint and near each end
along the centerline of the tank setting. Sampling depths were
approximately tW0 (2.0) feet below the exposed excavation bottom.
Samples were subjected to chemical analyses to detect the presence
of Toluene, Benzine, Xylene and EDB. All results showed'less than
0.1 parts per million. Test results are attached.
Accordingly, it is our opinion that the tank location is essent-
ially free of contamin2tion due to petroleum leakage and remedial
cleanup of the site shculd not be necessary.
Respectfully submitted,
SOILS ENGINEERING, INC.
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L. Thomas Bayne
R.C.E.26106
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File No. 84-4262
January 8, 1985
Ron Ruettgers
Abandoned Gasoline Storage Tank
Sumner &·Union Avenue
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CHEMICAL -ANALYSES
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#2 - 2' Below tank bottom; IS' below ground mid point 12/21/84
#3 - 2' Below tank bottom; IS' below ground 1/3 pt on south side 12/21/84
Consti tuents #1 #2 #3
Toluene, parts/million (-)0.1 (-)0.1 (-)0.1
Benzene, parts/million (-)0.1 (-)0.1 (-)0.1
Xylene, parts/million (-)0.1 (-)0.1 (-)0.1
EDB, parts/mi 11 ion (-)0.1 (-)0.1 (-)0.1
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SOILS ENGINEERING, INC.
December 21, 1984
Fil e No. 84-4262
Kern County Health Department
1700 Flower Street
Bakersfield, CA. 93306
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Subject:
Ann_ Boyce
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Demolotion Project- Gasoline
Tank Removal
Dear Ms. Boyce:
This is to summarize our telephone conversation of December 20,
1984, wherein we discussed procedures for review and testing of
old gasoline tank installation. It is our understanding that the
excavation will be visually inspected for signs of leaks, such as
soil discolorations or petro-chemical aroma. After an initial
inspection is made and no leaks are apparent, soil samples are to
be taken at approximately three (3) points at a depth of approxi-
mately two (2.0) feet below the bottom of the old tank. Soil sam-
ples may then be combined into one (1) sample and subjected to the
following chemical tests: Benzene, Toluene, EDB and Xylene. If
these tests prove negative, the gasoline tank excavation ,may be
backfilled using materials previously excavated and no remedial
cleanup measures will be required.
Respectfully submitted,
SOILS ENGINEERING, INC.
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R.C.E. 26106
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Baker.lI.ìd, Calilornla 93305
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December 3, 1984
Department of Public Health
County of Kern
1700 Flower Street
Bakersfield, California 93305
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Attention: Ann Boyce
Reference: Proposal-Gasoline Storage Tank
Removal-Old Diamond/King Lumber
Company Property
Dear Ms. Boyce:
Please find Proposal for the above referenced storage tank
removal.
If the Proposal is satisfactory, we would like to proceed
with the permit process at your earliest convenience.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should there be any
questions or additional requirements.
Very truly yours,
Ronald F. Ruettgers
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PROPOSAL
GASOLINE STORAGE TANK REMOVAL
The existing gasoline storage tank is located in the City of Bakersfield
at the site of the Old Diamond/King Lumber Company as shown on the at-
tached drawing. The tank is to be removed as part of a site clearance
project in conjunction with the Union Avenue Grade Separation Project.
Following is a list of tank and site characteristics which may be
necessary to secure the required Health Department Permit.
1. The existing tank has a capacity of 1000 gallons.
2. There are no drainage sumps located near the
Project area.
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3. Two irrigation canals are located near the Project site.
The first is the Eastside Canal located approximately
1200± feet north of the Project site. The second is
the Kern Island Canal located approximately 1500± feet
west of the Project site.
4. Test borings conducted for the Grade Separation Project
indicates no apparent ground water exists to a depth of
50± feet. (See attached Foundation Investigation excerpts.).
All soil contamination testing will be the responsibility of the Greater
Bakersfield Separation of Grade District. The actual tank removal .will
be performed by a licensed contractor.
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2001 WESTWIND DR.. SUITE 10 . BAKERSFIELD. CALIFORNIA 93301 . (805) 325·9484
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Proposed Union Avenue OVerhead
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Greater Bakersfield Separation of Grade District
c/o Ibnald F. Ruettgers, Civil Engineer
2707 F Street
Bakersfield, California 93301
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DeIßuw, Cather & Conpany
120 Howard Street
P.O. Box 3821
San Francisco, California 94119
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December 19, 1983:
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Prepare this written report doCUlœ!1ting the \tt'Ork performed,
physical data acx;¡uired, and geotechnical design recx::mœn-
, -dations.
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FIEID AND IAOORAroRY INVESTIGATION
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Site Conditions
The general terrain in the project area is relatively flat with a
gentle gradient toward the southwest. The proposed alignment extends
through developed property. The iDprovaœnts on the property consist of
several large buildings, PC ooncrete slabs, asphaltic ooncrete paving, and
subsurface utilities. One building is supported on a dock-height fill.
Subterranean Iœchanical pits were observed in saœ buildings. A diesel
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delivery pipeline is situated in very close proximity to the proposed Pier
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Subsurface Exploration J
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The 'subsurface exploration was performed in August"-1983t'and included
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'drilling five 8-inch diazœter hollow-stem auger borings to depths ~i.27 to~
5i?f~t:' The ground surface elev~tions at the boring locations were obtained
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by level measurements using an elevation of 422.897 for the project survey
EM 3 (top of the curb at the fire hydrant located near the southeast oomer
of Kentucky Street and Union Avenue). Details pertaining to the drilling
operations and locations of the l:orings are presented oil the U:>g of Test
Borings drawing attached to this report. The boring locations are based
on visual alignment and taped tœasurements from physical features identifiable
on available plans and srould be oonsidered approximate.
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Grourrlwater
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þerfonned in August I. 1983;,
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Laboratory Tests
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..._______ Lal:x:>ra:t;:or,y tests ~ereJ>erf~I.JŒ<!. to pI'()videaJ)asis for foundation
design recc:mœndations. All in-place sanples retrieved fran the borings
were tested to detenn:ine ItDisture content and dry density. Representative
sanples were tested to detenn:ine shear strength and consolidation character-
istics. The results of the ItDisture and density tests are sl'M::>n on the ID;J
of Test Borings drawing. A brief description of other laboratory testing
procedures is given below and the test results are presented on page A-I
through A-4 of the appendix.
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In addition to the in-situ field tests, strength characteristics of
the foundation soils were determined in the laboratory by direct shear tests
perfonned on eight undisturbed sanples in general accordance with AS'IM D3080.
The deeper sanples were tested at natural ItDisture ooritent and approximately
overburden pressure, while the other surface specimens were saturated and
tested under several different normal loads. All sarrples were tested in a
2.5-inch LD. circular shear box, using a controlled displacement rate of
0.058 inch per minute.
Settlement characteristics of five representative samples were evalu-
ated by rœans of laboratory oonso1idation tests. These sanp1es were tested
in a floating ring consolidoIœter using a dead weight lever system for load
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application.
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