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From: Andy Schwaller
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 12:05 PM
To: Malisa Minetree
Cc: Dave Argo; Glenn Hartmann
Subject: RE: [External] Available Today for Quick Call?
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Malisa,
Thanks for forwarding the permit. It does add clarity to the situation and promotes the following:
Building Code:
It appears the caretaker's unit is a 1056 Sq.Ft garage use downstairs with 806 sq. ft upstairs of living space with building
permit # 4410. The septic permit back in the day only shows the caretaker's unit to be 1 bedroom. Any changes to the
original permit to convert the garage to living space would require a building permit. It could be this was done over the
years (28) without a building permit. To make it legal would require a design professional architect or engineer to
review the construction and provide the county with a sealed letter stating the work done without a permit appears to
meet the code. This letter would be a part of a new building permit to bring everything up to date and would also
require an electrical permit with the state. The degree of work to verify the above can be difficult due to the removal of
sheetrock or coverings to verify the electric wiring is correct. Check with a licensed electrician for this. Your architect
could review the structure to see if there are any glaring issues from the building code aspect. A new building permit
could also include any other changes to the structure that might be wanted at this time.
Zoning Code:
The caretaker's unit has already been approved for that use in 1992. We also have a provision for agricultural employee
housing today that also allows the use of the structure limited to a caretaker's quarter (non rented). If you want to
change that use to something that can be rented out, the 1000 sq. ft living space limited Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
option or Secondary Dwelling Unit something with over 1000 sq.ft. but less than 3000 sq.ft. of living space would require
some land use review. You can check with one of our planners for these options, but it sounds like your architect may
already be familiar with these land use provisions.
I am around the rest of today for any questions.
Andy
From: Malisa Minetree <malisa.minetree@me.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:50 AM
To: Andy Schwaller <aschwaller@garfield-county.com>
Subject: [External] Available Today for Quick Call?
Hi Andy,
Can I call you and conference in a family member who is helping me with the improvements? What time is good for you?
I'm on ET.
We want to start in July and if we have to permit anything we better get our paperwork into you. We aren't changing
anything structurally. -
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How much space did we permit? My architect keeps asking about 1,000 square feet vs. 3,000 square threshold.
What did we permit downstairs?
For instance, we need to replace more than one window because they're wood and not working very well.
The roof needs repaired in places. Do we have to permit?
We will likely update bathroom cabinets and shower. We have interior stairs that go down to lower level.
The main question is making sure we understand what needs to be permitted if anything and what's permitted
downstairs.
Thanks for your time and availability today!
Malisa
On May 19, 2020, at 4:58 PM, Andy Schwaller<aschwaller(c�garfield-county.com> wrote:
Any new windows should have a U rating of 0.35 or better. Tempered glass is required within 24 inches of doors,
along stairs and above tubs and showers. Check with your architect for other areas.
Any changes in the use of the structure would require a permit such as changing a garage to living space or finishing
a basement.
Andy
Original Message
From: Malisa Minetree <malisa.minetree(cme.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 1:57 PM
To: Andy Schwaller <aschwallen as eld-countV.com>
Subject: [External] 2957 County Road 103, Carbondale, CO
Hi Andy,
Just double checking my understanding a per our conversation yesterday...for the Minetree caretaker unit that was
permitted in 1991 or 1992, we can update the upstairs and downstairs living space without filing a permit as long as
we're not adding closets or changing anything structurally. You advised me that we have to have a window with
adequate egress into the bedroom window. Does it have to be tempered glass or simply energy efficient? And a
bedroom is a room with a closet correct?
As I mentioned, the downstairs of our caretaker's unit is a recreation room with a TV lounge area.
I'm not there to measure but I believe the area upstairs is between 806-1150 sf and the area downstairs is between
1056-1130 sf connected by interior stairs.
I don't have to file for a permit unless we're making structural changes. Is my understanding correct?
Thank you,
Malisa
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