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Home My WebLink AboutCorrespondencetwo seven ink architecture bldg permit submittal - storage yurt I october 18, 2017 SU . cedar ridge ranch — storage yurt - letter of visual inspection for building permit This letter is to supplement the building permit application for the storage yurt at Cedar Ridge Ranch, Garfield County, CO. At the time of our visual inspection of the property, the yurt was being used for storage had been installed on a pressure treated frame supported by concrete blocks. The owners notified us that the electricity to the yurt has been disconnected. Electricity appeared to still be routed to the yurt, we ask that the County advise on whether the electricity can remain routed (if the owner submits a letter to confirm that it will remain disconnected) since future land use & permitting may allow electricity. Garfield County will perform their typical permit inspection and advise on any additional items that need to be addressed prior to an issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Please see contact info below for additional questions. Sincerely, Erica Golden 970.445.7193 eg®a twosevenink.com two seven ink 112 po box 1764 carbondale, co 81623 Dave Argo From: Dave Argo Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2017 4:12 PM To: 'Erica Golden' Subject: Cedar Ridge Farms - Existing Yurt Attachments: Existing Structure Permit.pdf Erica: Thank you for sharing this additional information from Colorado Yurt Company. We have reviewed the manufacturer's specifications along with other related information provided in your submittal for obtaining a building permit for this existing yurt located up at Cedar Ridge Farms. The yurt structure itself does appear to meet snow & wind load requirements. However, before we can finalize our review & issue a building permit we need for you to provide us with more information about the existing foundation. In particular, we need to receive a letter of verification from a Structural Engineer certifying that the existing foundation complies with requirements of the 2015 I.R.C. There is no foundation design information provided in Colorado Yurt Company's specifications, nor is there any indication in your cover letter certifying compliance of the existing foundation conditions. Please refer to the attached one-page description of Garfield County's requirements for obtaining a building permit for an existing structure. Note that Item #2 describes the Engineer certification process — including a requirement for this certification to be completed as part of the building permit application process. Once we receive a letter of certification from a Colorado licensed Structural Engineer, we should be able to rather quickly finalize our review and issue a building permit. Please call me if you have any questions, and thank you for your attention to this matter. Dave Argo Plans Examiner C,` Garfield County Community Development Department 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Tel: 970-945-8212 Ext. 1610 Email: dargo@garfield-county.com Web: garfield-county.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email communication and any files transmitted along with it are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender by email and delete it from your files. 1 Garfield County Process of Obtaining a Building Permit For an Existing Structure Because an existing building's structural and architectural elements were not inspected during construction, the following steps are required in order to obtain a building permit and subsequent Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.) for a structure which has been built without a building permit, or for an existing structure being moved into Garfield County. 1. Depending on the type and use of the building, a specific permit packet (application and checklist) must be obtained from the building department. Please call the building and planning office to determine which packet applies. Permit application packets are also available online at hirp://iviviv.garficid-couniv.com. In order to access application packets, click on the following: offices, community development, building, permits & applications, then scroll down to "Permit Applications" and select the appropriate application packet. 2. A Colorado licensed design professional (architect or engineer) must perform a site visit and inspection to verify that the structure meets the requirements for structural and non-structural provisions of the adopted codes. As part of the building permit application process, the design professional must certify, with a sealed letter, that the building meets the adopted codes. This letter must be submitted to the building department with the permit application. Depending on the complexity of the structure, building plans may also need to be drawn and submitted along with the application. 3. The entire permit package with completed and signed application, checklist, site plans, sealed Ietter, and plan check fee must be submitted to the building department for review. Upon approval of the application, a building permit is issued and the final permit fee due. Typically there are one or two field inspections performed by the county to finalize the process, issue a CO, and close the building permit. 4. Additional permits for septic, electrical, or driveway may be required and must be submitted and finalized prior to the C.O. being issued. These permit applications and information are included with the "complete" application packets. Please contact the building and planning department with any questions or concerns. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 108 Eighth Street, Suite 401, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 gai f eld-county. corn Tel: (970) 945-8212, Fax: (970) 384-3470 Dave Argo From: Erica Golden <eg@twosevenink.com> Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2017 4:36 PM To: Dave Argo Subject: RE: Cedar Ridge Farms - Existing Yurt Attachments: IMG 7498.JPG Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Hi Dave — It is my understanding that the Yurt is meant as a storage structure that can be moved around the property as needed so it is not on a permanent foundation. 1 am attaching a photo of the foundation for reference. I am happy to do more research into how to make the foundation permanent and contact a structural engineer as required, but 1 would like to first verify with you whether there is a 'temporary' storage designation that might not require a permanent foundation. If this is not possible, let me know and 1 will confirm with the Johnsons if they are open to installing a permanent foundation or if they would prefer to take down the Yurt. For my own personal understanding, is the square footage of the structure tied to the requirement for a permanent foundation? If the Yurt was small enough to not require a permit for example, would it not need a permanent foundation? Thank you for your help, please feel free to call me at the number below if that easier than email. I really appreciate your help as retroactive permits are certainly new to me. Best, Erica erica s golden, AIA, LEED AP BD+C 1 principal 970.445.7193 two seven ink From: Dave Argo [mailto:dargo@garfield-county.com] Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2017 4:12 PM To: Erica Golden <eg@twosevenink.com> Subject: Cedar Ridge Farms - Existing Yurt Erica: Thank you for sharing this additional information from Colorado Yurt Company. We have reviewed the manufacturer's specifications along with other related information provided in your submittal for obtaining a building permit for this existing yurt located up at Cedar Ridge Farms. The yurt structure itself does appear to meet snow & wind load requirements. However, before we can finalize our review & issue a building permit we need for you to provide us with more information about the existing foundation. In particular, we need to receive a letter of verification from a Structural Engineer certifying that the existing foundation complies with requirements of the 2015 I.R.C. There is no foundation 1 Dave Argo From: Dave Argo Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 2:00 PM To: 'Erica Golden' Cc: Andy Schwaller (aschwaller@garfield-county.com) Subject: RE: Cedar Ridge Farms - Existing Yurt Erica: Thanks for your follow-up. In answer to your question, Garfield County does not issue building permits for temporary structures. Even with manufactured or pre -fab buildings that have a timber or other skid -type foundations we require that the building pad be prepped with suitable material to provide a solid surface with positive drainage away from the structure, and a proper tie -down anchorage system to prevent up -lift or overturning of the building. The foundation shown in the pictures you sent over might be considered code compliant if all of the following items are addressed by a Colorado licensed Structural Engineer: a. Concrete pads are properly sized and spaced to comply with both the soil bearing capacity of existing soils and the yurt structure above to carry the 40 PSF snow load. b. A foundation tie -down system is required to address potential overturn and up -lift due to wind loading. Because this is an existing structure an Engineer will have to either review and sign -off on existing tie -downs or design a tie down system if one does not exist. c. In addition to up -lift and overturn considerations, potential movement due to frost heave may also be a problem. Again, we will be looking for an Engineer's certification as to whether or not this item pertains to this structure since it is intended for unheated storage purposes only. Probably the simplest method of achieving these requirements is to have a local Structural Engineer conduct a site review and to provide us with a summary letter addressing these items and/or including supplemental drawings or specifications as required. Hope that clears up what our requirements are in terms of being able to finalize our plan review and issuance of a building permit for this existing yurt. Dave Argo Plans Examiner C.\! , Garfield Courtly Community Development Department 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Tel: 970-945-8212 Ext. 1610 Email: dargo@garfield-county.com Web: garfield-county.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email communication and any files transmitted along with it are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender by email and delete it from your files. From: Erica Golden [mailto:eg@twosevenink.com] Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2017 4:36 PM To: Dave Argo <dargo@garfield-county.com> Subject: RE: Cedar Ridge Farms - Existing Yurt Hi Dave — 1 Dave Argo From: Erica Golden <eg@twosevenink.com> Sent: Friday, December 01, 2017 3:01 PM To: Dave Argo Cc: Andy Schwaller Subject: RE: Cedar Ridge Farms - Existing Yurt Attachments: 2017.12.01 Cedar Ridge Ranch Yurt Engineering Letter.pdf; 2017.12.01 Cedar Ridge Ranch_Yurt Engineering Drawings_Revised.pdf Hi Dave — Randy spoke with the structural engineer and they worked through a few minor alternates to make the modifications easier for Randy & his crew to build. Please see revisions attached, the Johnsons have assured me that they do not foresee any additional revisions will be needed. Thank you for your help. Best, Erica From: Erica Golden [mailto:eg@twosevenink.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 11:25 PM To: 'Dave Argo' <dargo@garfield-county.com> Cc: 'Andy Schwaller' <aschwaller@garfield-county.com> Subject: RE: Cedar Ridge Farms - Existing Yurt Hi Dave — Please see attached for a letter and drawings from our structural engineer, Mike Arbaney P.E., indicating the upgrades that need to be made to bring the Yurt up to code. I met with the Johnsons this afternoon and confirmed that they understand these requirements and they are preparing to order the materials and get labor Tined up. Please let me know if there is any additional information needed for the permit submission. Thank you, Erica erica s golden, AIA, LEED AP BD+C 1 principal 970.445.7193 two seven ink c SIR amPAL s • ENGINEERING SERVICES • Erica Golden two seven ink P.O. Box 1764 Carbondale, CO 81623 RE: Cedar Ridge Ranch Yurt 12/1/17 On Nov. 13 we were contacted to review the existing Cedar Ridge Farms yurt structure. We have reviewed the existing Yurt and Yurt platform and have attached a set of plans that identifies a number of items required to bring the yurt up to modern code requirements such as 40psf snowload. We have also checked the size of the existing foundation precast footings and have attached a plan that meets the standard 2000psf bearing capacity. We have also attached a plan showing the requirements to meet the uplift from windload. Please review the attached stamped plans and let us know if you have any questions or need anything else. Sincerely, Mike Arbancy P.E. P.O. Box 2544 • Crested Butte CO 81224 USA • ph: 970.349.5922 • f: 970.349.5926 AMERIC am New 24"x24°X12" to pad attached existing structure thru 2x New footings, and connections Required to adroecdlking uhashsrshr�ed `rod concrete with (2)-34 each Way hepaansl enfhspaGedlons between meet windload 1111111M.,,.� conneet •runt above decking to decking With 1/2" bolts and aannggles at 4' oz. at perimeter of 1111 yurt W riot already installed • OvO UAL.v l+� , =.... st. *sty s w :� 388` ++'+v �= Existing Deck Framing w/ New Connections �tl$/aMAtE '. 1/4"-1'O" 12/117 •L"l^+51,4c::fYC• •tii 4B ii• •0411• I--� C Cedar Ridge Farm Yurt a15Ba...ueP P.O. &a14594 Cres+ed Bak 03 01444 11-190 ® �� •Iwnu�vww• Eagle County, Colorado FA71349.5944F5103993445 5 1 New posts, Footings, and decking support beams Required to meet 40psf snowload New (2)-2x6 beams to support edge of decking attached at both ends to existing floor beams with (3} -Timber screws New (2)-2x6 beams to support edge of decking attached at both ends to existing floor beams with (3} -Timber screws Existing Deck Framing w/ New Structure 1/4" -1'-0" New (2)-2x6 beams to support edge of decking attached at both ends to existing Floor beams with (3} -Timber screws Cedar Ridge Farm Yurt Eeg4 Cowry, Cdnndo P.O. Fla 2544 {ra"ad WM. CO 81224 Ara.T^v 1i-190 v2/1/17 New Connections Required to meet 4Opsf snowload c Typical existing roof framing i5 2x4 as shown Connect rafters to ring with (2)-t110 screws min. 6crstingq compression ring with three columns Existing Roof Framing w/ New Connections fl --.Connect rafters to 2x4 columns with (4)4110 screws min. 1 1/4" -1'-0" Cedar Ridge Farm Yurt Eagle County, Colorado • 'Ci0P4:1 314 NIP,AL Lilt • • l& --dr• •.+ - 415 kik. Om P P.0 8o 2544 Crested Wte. CO 01224 1'421.344.1970 1810.7445941 ArtZVIC 1,_190 1201/11 Si s Dave Argo From: Erica Golden <eg@twosevenink.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2017 4:03 PM To: Dave Argo; Andy Schwaller Subject: Cedar Ridge Yurt - Letter from Engineer re: pad forms Attachments: 2017.12.27 Cedar Ridge Ranch Yurt Engineering Letter_pad forms.pdf Hi Dave & Andy — I am not sure if this letter was forwarded to you yet by the Johnsons (apologies if it already has). This letter was requested to confirm it was ok to leave the formwork on the new pads for the yurt. I will be updating my letter summarizing how the Johnsons have addressed all of the active violations, and I will email along a signed copy of that once I have it. Please advise on any req'd next steps and on who will be visiting the site to confirm all violations have been cleared. Let me know if that is something that we need to call and schedule or if it is already on your schedule. Thank you very much, Erica erica s golden, AIA, LEED AP BD+C 1 principal 970.445.7193 two seven ink From: Mike Arbaney [mailto:mike@coloradostructural.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2017 9:34 AM To: Randall Johnson <rjohnson3059@gmail.com> Cc: pamjohnson624 <pamjohnson624@gmail.com>; Merrill Johnson <merrill.johnson89@gmail.com>; Erica Golden <eg@twosevenink.com> Subject: Re: FINAL INSPECTION OFYURTTODAY. Attached is a letter for the pad forms. Thanks, Mike 1 c STRUCTURAL • ENGINEERING SERVICES • CCICDRADD s Erica Golden two seven ink P.O. Box 1764 Carbondale, CO 81623 RE: Cedar Ridge Ranch Yurt 12/27/17 This letter is to confirm that the forms for the new footings do not need to be removed. This letter also confirms that the pad sizes as formed work structurally. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Sincerely, Mike Arbaney P.E. P.O. Box 2544 • Crested Butte CO 81224 USA • ph: 970.349.5922 • f: 970.349.5926