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Home My WebLink AboutCorrespondence - Architect's Questions Regarding 2nd Correction LetterAr¿h,'þ¿/ê qu?eh¿rzç /,?u4m rêc€tÚrl/ Colleen W¡rth Sent: To: Cc: Subject: From: Re: BLRE-07-23-8226 - Svedberg RemodelCORRECT|ON LETÏER Thanks- Kurt Carruth, architect hingeARCHITECTS, Ltd. 812 grand avenue, ste. 201 gws, co. 81601 c:970-309-4432 www. hinge-a rchitects.com On Wed, Aug 30, 2023 at 3:31 PM Colleen Wirth <cwirth@sarfield-countv.com> wrote: BLRE-07-23-8226 Svedberg Remodel appl¡cat¡on (at 277 tB Ct) is now "PENDlNG" 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 architecturaland structural drawings, it appears some of the proposed new structures encroach into the 35 ft stream setback from Canyon Creek. Kurt Carruth < kurt@ hinge-architects.com > Wednesday, August 30,2023 5:02 PM Colleen Wirth chris@evolvestruct.com; Glenn Hartmann h/ûrrz*øz Replies in green 1 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. Can the new deck cantllever out from the wall 'over' the 35' river setback line? ls it just the concrete sonotube ln the setback that is the issue? We are attaching PDF excerpt from LUDC-7-2O3for 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. Can we do a variance for the column? There is really no other location for the column - it is in the most loglcal, best structurally compliant location" 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 pr¡nted 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. Furthur documentation from whom? What specifically are you looking for? Received written correspondence will become stapled to the issued FIELD COPY and OFFICE COPY of blueprints. Given the timeframe of the original build circa 1.969, and pre-existing conditions, said documentation may help alleviate or facilitate owner (in the unfortunate event) of future insurance claim(s) due to flooding. He has insurance - what does this have to do with the permit? Do you need proof of insurance?? REQUESTED ACTION: Please provide confirmation from a qualified professional What constitutes a qualified professional? We have the cost estimates from contractor and what they bought he place for. WOuld those two items suffice? that your proposed remodel will not constitute a Substantial lmprovement pursuant to Article 15 Definitions in the land Use and Developrnent Code {i.e. will not exceed 5Ùo/o of the rna¡'ket value of the structure}. The work is a new staircase inside, replacing windows on wing outside of the octagon, and adding a deck off of upper level master bedroom. No change in exterior walls / property size. A bit confusing - the cost of the renovation will not be more than 5O% of the market value of the property? However, if it does meet the definition of a Substantial lmprovement, it won't 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. 2 Article-15-1.pdf (earfield-countv.com) Subatantiel lmprovement- Any repair, r€mrstruction, or improvament of a building or other Étructurê, tha marftet valua of which equals or exceeds 5ü% of the market velue of the structure either before the improvement or repair is started, or if the structure hae becn damaged and is being rostored, before the damage occurred. Tho tarm "Substantial lmprovemenf does not induãe: any improv6m6nt of a structure to comply with existing State or local health, sanitation, safety, or building code specifhations thet are solely neoãssery to assure safe living conditions; and âny elteration of a structure listed on the Nationel Register of Historic Places or on tha Coloredo State Historical Sæiety's list of historic phces. RECAPPING EARL¡ER 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. Correct Kurt's professionalemailfrom 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 lnternat¡onal 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 tECC -- 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 Garfield County Comm unity Development From: G lenn Hartmann <ghartmann @garfield-countv.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 29,202311:57 AM 3 To: Colleen Wirth <cwi rth @ea rfield-cauntv,com> Cc: John Plano <iplano@sarfield-countv.com> Subject: Canyon Creek Floodplain Question Hi Colleen: I did 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 50% 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 wlll be required including mitigation and compliance with Standards in Section 3-301of the Land Use and Development Code. Glenn Hartmann Principal Planner 97O-945-L377 xL57O G ha rtmann @ga rfield-countv.com 4