Just in case you have not read this...
Personally I would pay more attention to the noise coming from HW-417..and potential heavy local traffic by the upcmoming outlet mall...
http://webcast.ottawa.ca/plan/All_I...ference_Planning Rationale D02-02-11-0036.PDF
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Geotechnical Study – Paterson Group, July 2007
The report finds that generally, the subsoil conditions consist of overlying silty
clay and glacial till, which, in turn, is underlain by bedrock. The upper portion of
the silty clay is a brown weathered crust of stiff consistency. The deeper grey
silty clay underlying the surficial crust ranges from soft to stiff in consistency.
There are minimum grade raise requirements (identified by IBI Group) on the
lower-lying north half of the property as a result of servicing constraints
however it is notable that the compressibility of the silty clay materials will
impose grade raise restrictions. Where the proposed grade raise is less than the
permissible grade raise, it is anticipated that the lighter structures will be
founded on shallow footings placed in the upper-weathered crust of the silty
clay deposit, whereas heavier structures (e.g. tall commercial buildings) will be
founded on bedrock using a deep foundation alternative, such as piles. Where
greater than permissible grade raises are proposed, means to reduce the
potential long-term post-construction settlements should be implemented, such
as pre-loading or surcharging, and/or pile foundations should be used.
The report provides specific recommendations for site grading and preparation,
foundation design, settlement and grade raise restrictions, foundation options,
pavement and design and construction precautions.
Stormwater Management Report – IBI Group, November 2010
A phased approach to stormwater management is recommended for the Arcadia
site in the report prepared by IBI Group (November 2010). The interim drainage
scheme consists of a single stormwater management facility located to the
northeast of the Phase 1 and 2 development area, outside of the 1:100 year
flood plain. The Phase 1 and 2 development area can be described as the westhalf
of the Arcadia Residential lands on the north side of Campeau Drive and the
small commercial block at the intersection of Huntmar and Campeau Drive.
The permanent drainage scheme, which will accommodate the entire Arcadia
site (Residential development north of Campeau Drive and Commercial
development south of Campeau Drive), consists of a single stormwater
management facility located adjacent to the Carp River, inside the current 1:100
year flood plain boundary. The facility will provide water quality control to MOE
Level 2 protection (70% removal of TSS) for the 80.89ha Arcadia development
and will discharge into the Carp River.
As a result of the March 30, 2011 approval of the EAs by the Minister of the
Environment (referenced in more detail on page 17), which set forth a special
conditions for stormwater storage, the area and size of the proposed pond will
be finalized over the next months. The proposed Concept Plan and Zoning Bylaw
Amendment will contribute valuable information to the stormwater
management modelling and calculations.
自问自答这个问题,我咨询负责Minto这块地的City Planner。加上和builder沟通获得的信息,总结如下:
1、这块地的确实是silty clay based。水含量在20-60%之间。因此房子地基承受的压力较大,尤其是冬天(土壤内水冻冰)和雨季(clay吸水膨胀)。Minto对于这种情况的处理是地基foundation wall下面垫一张3'厚的poly材质的板子,来减轻不平衡的地基沉降。有点类似floating foundation的概念。
2、我又问了Minto是否会在地基下面铺几尺的compacted structural soil,来进一步缓解这个问题,他们没有正面答复。只是说“要相信Minto的建房标准和质量,毕竟我们是Ottawa最大的开发商”。
3、这块地从minto报批申请早在2006年,到现在phase I批下来已经6年时间,主要原因是Carp River的Restoration计划。此计划的目的是减小百年一遇的洪水到来时carp river泄洪区的面积 (这个小区的phase I,并不在Carp River泄洪区的区域里)。这个拖延和这个小区本身的下水问题关系不大。
4、这个小区由于地势低,导致的可能的积水的地下室反水问题的解决方案正如上面某位仁兄所说,小区旁将要挖的pond,正是为了这个解决(或者缓解)这个问题。
以上,如果后续再有新的信息,我会在此汇报。