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<br />Prepared by: Bolton & Menk, Inc. PITRINA PARK TERRACE ASSOCIATION <br />Allen Avenue Improvements ǀ N15.119846 Page 7 <br /> STREET IMPROVEMENTS <br />The pavement investigation and analysis performed by Braun Intertec included two pavement <br />cores. The analysis indicated that the bituminous pavement section is too thin in most <br />locations to support a mill and overlay rehabilitation. However, it was determined that there <br />is good aggregate base material with thicknesses ranging from 12 inches to 24 inches. As <br />such, full depth reclamation (FDR) is recommended for this project. FDR typically includes <br />the grinding and mixing of the asphalt pavement and aggregate base, spot curb and gutter <br />replacement, and re-paving. It is only recommended when the road section is still structurally <br />sound with a good aggregate base and the subgrade is not susceptible to frost heaving. <br />Curb and gutter that is cracked, weathered, or heaved will be cut out and replaced with new <br />curb and gutter. This is important because cracks and voids in the curb allow water intrusion <br />into the pavement. The more water intrusion that occurs, that faster the pavement and curb <br />will deteriorate. In cases where curb and gutter is in very poor condition on an FDR project, <br />generally when over 50% of the curb needs replacing, it is more economical to replace 100% <br />of the curb and gutter. When this occurs, more extensive impacts to yards, driveways, and <br />private irrigation systems is expected at each property. Preliminary site inspection indicates <br />that approximately 50% of the curb will need to be replaced on the culdesac streets. <br />A depiction of the proposed street and utility improvements is shown in Figure 3 in Appendix <br />A. <br /> WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS <br />The existing ductile iron watermain is in good condition and is proposed be left in place. <br />Existing water services are also proposed to be left in place. However, existing bolts on gate <br />valve fittings and hydrant fittings will be removed and replaced. These are typically the <br />features that fail first on the water system. Bolt replacement is a proactive way to limit the <br />number of leaks and breaks the system experiences as it ages. <br /> SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS <br />The storm sewer network is in good condition and is proposed to be left in place. Each of the <br />sanitary sewer manholes in the pavement will be ‘adjusted’ to the new pavement elevation. <br />This typically involves removing the casting, plating the structure until after base course is <br />paved, and re-installing the casting on new rings with a new I/I barrier. Benches and inverts <br />that have deteriorated will receive mud work. <br />