Geotechnical Engineering Report 12 10 2024 submission

Mavis Store #2296 December 10, 2024 ECS Project No. 44:2100 Page 3 2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION 2.1 PROJECT LOCATION The project site is located at 460 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey and lies north of the intersection of Prospect Avenue with Rooney Circle as shown in Figure 2.1.1 below. The project site is bound by an office building and its associated parking to the north, Prospect Avenue to the west, Blueberry Bend to the south, and residential properties to the east. Figure 2.1.1 - Site Location (outlined) The project site is the location of an existing realtor office building equipped with paved parking, drive through lanes, and driveways. The current topography slopes generally from south to north with an estimated variation in ground surface elevation of about ±5 feet. No standing water was observed at the time of our field exploration. 2.2 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION Based upon the Concept Plan provided to ECS, we understand the proposed project will consist of the demolition of the existing building and construction of a new, one-story, ±7,700 square-foot retail auto service building with 8 vehicle service bays, sales and customer waiting areas, and offices. ECS understands no below-grade levels or service pits are planned. A new paved parking area for 21 passenger vehicles will be constructed to the east and south of the building with a point of ingress/egress each from Prospect Avenue and Blueberry Bend. A dumpster enclosure will be located southeast of the building. Information regarding stormwater management (SWM) facilities were not provided, nor were they requested; therefore, evaluation of SWM facilities is not included in this scope. The following information summarizes our understanding of the structure and assumed loads: