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Garfield County
Building & Planning
I08 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
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JP Construction
PO Box 1880
Lyons, Colorado 80540
Dear Mr. John Prater
(970) 217-4960
PQ Boa 2459, Fort Collins, Colorado 80522
November 2, 2012
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,REI Proieet # 12-084
Our office provided a drawing for the foundation of the home at the site noted above. This morning 1 was asked if
the entire length of the front of the home (approx. 50') could be cellar space instead of just the 19'-1' as shown on
the plans. The 7" deep structural slab detail over the 19'-1" portion would be used for the entire 50' length of the
front of the home.
Our office has no issues with this change.
We were also asked if a 10" wide wall (entire height of wall), with the extra 2" oriented toward the cellar space,
would be an acceptable alternative to the corbel detail on the plans. Use ofa 10" wide wall instead ofthe S" wall
with the corbel is an acceptable alternative, The small eccentricity caused by the 1" offset ofthe center of gravity of
the wall is net enough to create any problem. The add4ed weight of the wall only increases the dead load by 238 lbs
each foot, not enough to compromise the foundation.
We do recommend only a partial backfill, possibly V2 height , to reduce the potential of pushing in of the wall
In my opinion, as a structural engineer, extending the cellar detail and specification to the entire front of the home,
and using a 10" wide wall to provide a 2" exterior brick ledge is a suitable option.
If there are any questions, please call.
The comments are limited to the specific !tens listed in this letter and in no way implies a eertiij canon or complete inspection of the structure,
its sysr¢ms or sire work No llabft(ty rs a sumed for future loss of value, markerahll1 y or any other loss claims_
File: Prater Const Mills FND 11-02-12.doc Job Reference: 12-084