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Colleen Wirth
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Colleen Wirth
Wednesday, August 30,2023 3:32 PM
Kurt Carruth; chris@evolvestruct.com
Glenn Hartmann
BLRE-07-23-8226 - Svedberg Remodel CORRECTION LETTER
GarCo - LUDC 7-203 Protection of Waterbodies.pdf
BLRE-07-23-8226 Svedberg Remodel appl¡cation (at 277 JB Ct) is now "PENDING" and "ON
HOLD"
Courtesy Update for Kurt Carruth and Svedberg Project Team
Thanks for your patience while we evaluate existing conditions and proposed new structures for the primary residence
located at277 JB Court.
General Feedback:
RE: 35 ft SETBACK
Upon evaluating the submitted architectural and structural drawings, it appears some of the proposed new structures
encroach into the 35 ft stream setback from Canyon Creek.
ln reply to Kurt Carruth's emailed request. Unfortunately, we cannot recommend pursuing a waiver/ exemption/
variance or other administrative process, as finding a 'hardship'to allow new encroachment(s) seems unlikely.
We are attaching PDF excerpt from LUDC-7-2O3 for your knowledge and awareness. And strongly encourage the project
team reconsider AMENDING the new deck structure design to fully adhere to Garfield County's currently adopted 35 ft
stream setback.
REQUESTED CORRECTION: Please remit (2) full sized copies of REVISED site plan and architectural and structural
changes to the Garfield County Community Development Department front desk, open to walk-in customers between
8:30 am - 4:00 pm weekdays.
Submit Attn: Colleen Wirth, Plans Examiner, reference BLRE-07-23-8226 Svedberg remodel.
RE: COMPLIANCE WITH THE FLOODPLAIN
Based upon Glenn Hartmann's capable research and assistance -- and although there is currently not a printed and
adopted FEMA Floodplain map available in vicinity of the property with the proposed addition -- we are proposing
further documentation be obtained to include in the property owner's building permit file records.
Received written correspondence will become stapled to the issued FIELD COPY and OFFICE COPY of blueprints. Given
the timeframe of the original build circa 1969, and pre-existing conditions, said documentation may help alleviate or
facilitate owner (in the unfortunate event) of future insurance claim(s) due to flooding.
REQUESTED ACTION: Please provide confirmation from a qualified professional that your proposed remodel will not
constitute a Substantial lmprovement pursuant to Article 15 Definitions in the Land Use and Development Code (i.e.
will not exceed 5O% of the market value of the structure).
However, if it does meet the definition of a Substantial lmprovement, additional floodplain information/analysis and
possible Floodplain Development Permitting will be required including mitigation and compliance with Standards in
Section 3-301 of the Land Use and Development Code.
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Article-15-1.pdf (earfi eld-countv.comì
Sub¡tantiel lmprovemenl. Any repair, reænstruction, or improvemont of a building or other
structure, the markat velue of which equals or exceeds 50016 of the market value of the structure
either before the improvement or repair is started, ar if tlre structure has b6en damaged and is
being restorsd, kfore the damags occuned. The term "Subetantial lmprovemenf does not
includs: any irnprovemÊnt of a structure to comply with existing State or local health,
sanitation, sefuty, or building code specifications that ara solely necessary to assure safe living
conditions; and any alteration of a structure listed on tha Nationel Register of Historic Phc¿s or
on the Colorado State Historical Society's list of historic places.
RECAPPING EARLIER EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ON FENESTRATION U-FACTORS:
Pursuant to earlier correspondence, Garfield County has adopted the 2018 IECC with a more stringent (Prescriptive
Path) U-factor for windows / doors in Climate Zone 5 of U factor -0.30 (or less) and Skylight U factor -0.55 (or less).
Given limited interior residential scope of work expressed, there does not currently appear to be an opportunity to
reconsider U-factor trade offs from a RESCheck or other performance method energy analysis.
We understand the scope is limited. And no replacement of mechanical equipment or building insulation has been
described.
Kurt's professional email from August 22,2023 mentions the window / door package has already been purchased?
Unsure what the feasibility is of a re-order, re-stock of the window door package might be and cost and time
implications as a result.
Or if the Architect of Record would like to pursue, if any, relief afforded in the 2018 lnternational Energy Conservation
Code (IECC) Chapter 5 Existing Buildings (RE) Residential pages R-45 through R-47.
As plans examiner, I have not readily located a possible exemption or exception for window replacement scopes within
the 2018 IECC -- but will share information in event it offers the Architect and Contractor possible solutions.
Thank you for being steadfast while we considered circumstances on this complex residential site.
Please do not hesitate to contact myself or Glenn Hartmann, Floodplain Manager and lnterim Community Development
Department Director, should you have any questions or wish to discuss items further.
Cordially,
Colleen Wirth
Plans Examiner
Garfi eld County Community Development
From: Glenn Hartmann <gha rtma nn@garfield-cou ntv.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 29,2023 11:57 AM
To: Colleen Wirth <cwirth@garfield-countv.com>
Cc: John Plano <iplano@earfield-countv.com>
Subject: Canyon Creek Floodplain Question
Hi Colleen: ldid some additional research on Canyon Creek and there currently is not a printed & adopted FEMA
Floodplain map in the vicinity of the property with the proposed addition. I would recommend the following comments
(or something similar) be added to their permit.
Note: Please provide confirmation from a qualified professional that your proposed remodel will not constitute a
Substantial lmprovement pursuant to Article 15 Definitions in the Land Use and Development Code (i.e. will not exceed
5O% of the market value of the structure). However, if it does meet the definition of a Substantial lmprovement,
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additional floodplain information/analysis and possible Floodplain Development Permitting will be required including
mitigation and compliance with Standards in Section 3-301 of the Land Use and Development Code.
Glenn Hartmann
Príncipal Planner
97O-945-L377 xL57O
G ha rtma n n @ea rfield-cou ntv.com
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