HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondenceRichard Collins
aspenbubba5@msn.com
504 Williams Way
Apt A504
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Case # 1118
Collins ph # 970-948-6609
OPCO operated by Darren and Shalynn Hofert (CEO Green Natural Solutions)
darrenhofert@yahoo.com
shalynnhofert@yahoo.com
970-366-9277
www.gnsexpectthebest.com
Property is located at 4501 County Road 233 (parcel # 2127-343-00-275)
June 16, 2011
Received initial complaint from neighbor through Building Inspector, Jim Wilson, about new
green house construction and grading. Research by Jim informed us that metal building on site
was accessory for residence that was never built. Metal building never received Certificate of
Occupancy and now Assessor records indicate that there are improvements to interior (bathroom,
bedroom, etc). Made site visit late Friday afternoon with Jim Wilson and found people
occupying metal bldg. One of the men came out to greet us and shook my hand. His hands were
covered in green sticky substance and he admitted that they were working on a "grow operation"
for their employer. "Green hands" called Darren Hofert (employer) and handed phone to me to
discuss bldg code and grading permit issues. I explained what was required and that property
owner is ultimately responsible. Mr. Horfert seemed more concerned letting me know that the
grow op was legitimate and registered with state and county. I told him I would call back if we
needed to meet. Eventually staff decided I should contact Collins.
June 28, 2011
First Notice of Violation (NOV) was sent to 504 Williams Way, Aspen, Co. and returned
undeliverable.
August 10, 2011
White pages provided better address information and new NOV sent out to 504 Williams Way,
Apt A504 Aspen, Co.
August 19, 2011
Received phone call from Richard Collins inquiring what needed to be done to get permits for
grading and new construction. I informed him that he needed to sign permits because he is owner
and ultimately the one responsible but his tenets could do all the foot work and submit the
applications. Mr. Collins suggested it may be best if he came to dept in person to find out
firsthand what needed to be done.
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August 29, 2011
Meeting with Mr. Collins and Dave Bartholomew to discuss bldg plans, permits, and intended
use. Also discussed getting greenhouse and grading permitted. We should be seeing application
for permits soon.
September 25, 2012
Mr. Jarman sends a letter addressing the local verification hearing on August 6, 2012 and the
outstanding issues with the buildings and uses.
February 07, 2013
Made a site visit to see if there was still activity on parcel. Driveway had plenty of tire tracks
indicating continued use and the sound of blowers (ventilators?) coming from inside the
building.
February 11, 2013
Mr. Jarman confirmed that Mr. Collins has not contacted anyone in this department and nothing
has been done. A new NOV is drafted and sent out Certified mail. Mr. Hofert (grower) is copied.
February 12, 2013
Darren Hofert and Richard Collins both contacted me regarding NOV. Made arrangement to
meet Collins at 4501 CR 233 on 2/13/13 at 2:00 to inspect building.
Feb 13, 2013
Met Mr. Collins on site with Dave Bartholomew and Andy Schwaller. Gave Richard a list of
items to prepare for bldg permit application. He said he would have something to submit in a
couple of weeks.
March 4, 2013
Left voice mail with Collins asking for update on project status.
March 5, 2013
Collins called and said he is going to be working with his consultants this week and try to submit
something the following week. May need to meet and ask more question before that.
March 11, 2013
Meeting with Richard Collins, Dave B. and myself to go over submittal materials. Gave another
copy of the bldg app and explained again what would be needed for submittal.
April 5, 2013
Receive inspection report on the engineered ISDS from Carla Ostberg at All Service Septic.
Everything appears to be functioning properly and meets our requirements.
On April 29 and again on June 4, 2013, Collins was called to let him know the building permit
was ready to pick up.
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June 12, 2013
BLCO 4-13-2805 issued to Collins. Will need to track progress on this permit as everything
about seems to have taken for ever to bring into compliance.
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