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Home My WebLink AboutCorrespondence-Roadtt+s Wa John Plano From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Justin Kirkland <Justin@gypsumfd.com> Sunday, October 12,2025 7:47 PM John Plano; Steve Boderck Chris Bendon; Jesse Swan RE: Sweetwater Ranch - Access & Permitting John, I have visuatty observed the current road conditions to the site and support the County in issuing the buitding permit. Our ask from the buiLder is to contact us again before they go verticaI with combustibte material. We wil,l, then work on a water and access mitigation ptan then. Thank you, Justin Kirktand Fire Chief Gypsum Fire Protection District 511 Second Street/PO Box243 Gypsum, CO 81637 970-524-7101 ext.15 PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION. This emait may contain priviteged and confidentiat information intended ontyfor the use of the individuat or entity named above. Dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictty prohibited. lf you betieve that this emait has been sent to you in error, please repty to the sender that you received the message in error and detete this emait. From: John Pla no <jplano@garfieldcountyco.gov> Sent: Wednesday, October 8,20251-1-:23 AM To: Justin Kirkland <Justin@gypsumfd.com>; Steve Boderck <steve@beckbuilds.com> Cc: Chris Bendon <chris@bendonadams.com>; Jesse Swan <jswann@sopriseng.com> Subject: RE: Sweetwater Ranch - Access & Permitting Just to cl,arify. The County does NOT issue foundation permits. When we issue a buitding permit, it attows atl construction to commence. lt's good to hear that vertical construction witt not happen untiI spring. With that said, we stit[ want Fire District access to the site prior to issuance of the buitding permit. John Plano Chief Buitdi ng Officiat Garfietd County Buitdi ng Department 108 8th Street #401 Gtenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 945-1 377 Ext. 1 560 From: Justin Kirkland @> Sent: Wednesday, October 8,20259:47 AM 1 To: Steve Boderck <steve@beckbuilds >; John Plano <jplano@garfieldc > Cc: Chris Bendon <chris@bendonadam >; Jesse Swan <jswann@sopriseng > Subject: RE:Sweetwater Ranch - Access & Permitting Steve, How does 2pm tomorrow sound for a site visit to look at the road? I am not concerned about getting a Type 1 Pumper to the location for utitities and foundation work. I am however concerned for when you go verticaI with combustible materiat. So before that happens we woutd want to verify the road abitity and the site storage of fire water. Recognizing the buitding permit does not have those landmarks buitt in, we are ok with the issuance of the permit with those conditions. Justin Kirktand Fire Ghief Gypsum Fire Proteotion Distriot 511 Second Street lPOBox243 Gypsum, CO 81637 970-524-7101 ext.15 PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION. This emait may contain priviteged and confidential information intended onlyfor the use of the individuat or entity named above. Dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictty prohibited. lf you believe that this emait has been sent to you in error, please repty to the sender that you received the message in error and delete this emait. From: Steve Boderck <steve@beckbuilds.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 7,2O25 L3:2O To: Justin Kirkland @>; John Plano <jplano@sarfieldc > Cc: Chris Bendon <chris@bendonadam >; Jesse Swan <jswann@sopriseng > Subject: Re: Sweetwater Ranch - Access & Permitting Justin4ohn - Per our discussions this week, Garfield County understands that the items below are required for CO, not permit issuance, but Garfield County also wants to make sure Gypsum Fire is comfortable with the site before approving any permits or construction to start for safety reasons. Beck has the current access to Upper Houser improved from it's original state. This road now is at the 10%o grade and 20'widths, as designed and permitted for. a The road will not be 100%o complete until the spring/summer of 2026. The only items currently inrnmnlafa rra fha rnnr.lr rile incf rllarl r rnr,lar +lra rnrA rnr.l fFra finrl fnnninc finicl'r rnrA cr rrl=ralttLvtttytuLU qtv Ltt9 LvttvutLJ tttJLqtlLu uttuLt LttL tvqv qttu !ttL ttttqr lvyyrr16 rrrrrJrr rvqv JurlsLL material. That being said, these roads are currently improved and at the 100/o/20' requirement and are being used by all construction traffic (semitrailers, etc.), which should also accommodate any current fire department/truck needs. The requirement was to have the road upgraded by the time vertical construction (carpentry/framing) has started. Framing will not start until the spring of 2026, but with the roads currently already at the 100/o/20' requirement, Justin will meet with Beck onsite to confirm that the current roads are already at this standard and construction can continue and permits can be issued. 2 a Beaver Dam Reservoir has been permitted and approved with the State of Colorado and the Army Corps of Engineer's to be used as the water source for the site residential and agricultural needs. We are now in the process of replacing the dam and hard piping the water from the reservoir, and distributing it to the homesites and the fire hydrants. o This infrastructure will be installed this winter, and active starting the summ er of 2026. Garfield County/Gypsum fire are requiring a water source onsite once vertical construction (carpentry/framing). With framing starting in the spring of 2026, we might have a month or two gap when framing wants to begin, before the hydrants are active. o ln this scenario, Beck will provide onsite water tankers to the construction site to provide water to the fire department during this gap in coverage. . This will only be needed for the Main Residence, so if Gypsum Fire can provide a volume of water needed, and Beck will arrange for this tanker if needed. John, since the requirements noted above that are requested by Garfield County are not required until vertical construction starts (spring 2026) per Gypsum Fire, hopefully Garfield County can issue the permits once your review is complete. Beck will meet with Gypsum Fire in the upcoming week to review the road construction progress and confirm that we are already accommodating the Spring 2026 (framing) requirement of 100/o/20', with the understanding that as soon as the conduit is installed (in the next 4-6 weeks), the road construction will continue and most likely be 1000/o next spring (or sooner). Thank you and let me know if you have any questions. a a IFBECK Steve Boderck Beck Building Company Senior Project Manager steve@beckbuilds.com O: 97 0.949.7798 M: 970.47 1.1 654 beckbuilds.com From: Justin Kirkland @> Sent: Monday, October 6,202510:28 AM To: Steve Boderck beckbuilds.co Cc: Chris Bendon <chris@bendonadam >; Jesse Swan <iswann@sopriseng >; John Plano <iplano@sarfieldc > Subject: RE: Sweetwater Ranch - Access & Permitting 3 Steve, ls the road acceptabl.e for a[[ weather conditions so that a fire truck can access the buitding? Where are we on the temporary fire water storage from previous discussions? Shoul,d I attempt a site visit Wed or Thursday? Justin Kirktand Fire Chief Gypsum Fire Protection District 511 Second Street /PO Box 243 Gypsum, CO 81637 970-524-7101 ext.15 PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION. This emait may contain priviteged and confidentiaI information intended onlyfor the use of the individuat or entity named above. Dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictty prohibited. lf you betieve that this emait has been sent to you in error, ptease repty to the sender that you received the message in error and detete this emait. From: Steve Boderck <steve@beckbuilds > Sent: Monday, October 6,2O259:t7 To:Justin Kirkland@> Cc: Chris Bendon <chris@bendonadam >; Jesse Swan <iswann@sopriseng >;John Plano -:^l^ -^ a-^ J:^ll^^..-+.,\@/ Subject: Sweetwater Ranch - Access & Permitting lmportance: High 4 Justin - ln talking with Garfield County, they will want you to approve the issuance of the building permit pending your approval of the road access to the site. Currently the road is under construction and we are aware that an engineer's letter and as-built survey will be needed for final confirmation and issuance of our Certificate of Occupancy at the completion of construction. As for the current access to the site, the current primary access road is in process and all sub grading is now complete (1070 and 20' wide). We will still have our temporary bridge (100 ton max.) through January before the permanent bridge is installed s(till in review with the Eagle County building department). We are working with the utility companies to get the underground utilities located and installed this winter. Once that is complete, we will be able to do the final 12 lift of the road and complete it for inspections, as-builts, etc. This will make the final access road that was designed to Gypsum Fire and Garfield County 1000/o come spring 2026. The road grading is complete and the current road is not 1000/0, but it now has slopes no more than '1 0%o and is 20'wide, can you confirm to Garfield County (John Plano)that you are ok with construction beginning? Thank you IEBECK Steve Boderck Beck Building Company Senior Project Manager steve@beckbuilds.com O: 97 0.949.77 98 M: 97 0.47 1 .1 654 beckbuilds.com CAUTION: This emait originated from outside of the organization. Do not cl"ick tinks or open attachments untess you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 5 CAUTION: This emait originated from outside of the organization. Do not ctick links or open attachments untess you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Staff emaiI addresses have shifted to end in @garfietdcountyco.gov. Ptease update our contact information domain. Staff emaiI addresses have shifted to end in @garfietdcountyco.gov. Pl,ease update our contact information domain. CAUTION: This emait originated from outside of the organization. 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