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Dave Argo
Monday, June 1, 2020 5:14 PM
Scot Broughton - Scot Broughton Architects, LLC (sbarchitectsco@mac.com)
Patrick Waller
Jeronimus Barn/ADU - Permit #BLRE-04-20-6228
Scot:
I wanted to follow-up our phone conversation on Friday with this email documenting our discussion about calculation of
square footages as they relate to Accessory Dwelling units above a garagelbarn structure for Jeronimus (building permit
#BLRE-04-20-62281.
As you will recall from our discussion, Garfield County calculates building size according to the following definition
included in the Land Use and Development Code:
"fur4rea - The totol habitobte horizontal floor qred of all floors in o building, measured from exterior wall to
exterior wall, exclusive of unfinished bosement, gqrqge, storoge areo, ond utility rooms."
Accordingly, the garage area shown on the main level plan is exempt from being counted in the total area of the ADU on
this project, but other habitable spaces - including the bathroom, office and mudroom - are not, resulting in a floor area
> 1,OOO sq. ft. Since the 1,000 sq. foot is an absolute maximum size allowed as a "use by right" and not simply a guide,
the additional area proposed at the main level is not allowed under our current ADU regulations.
Our suggestion is for your clients to apply for a land use permit allowing this structure to be built as a "secondary
dwelling unit" - which, on their piece of property, can include up to 3,000 sq. feet area. As we discussed, the land use
change application will be processed through our Planning Department, and I would suggest that you contact Patrick
Waller to schedule a Pre-Application conference to more clearly understand the associated requirements,
timeframe/schedule and fees. My expectation is that the approval process shouldn't be overly cumbersome on a large
parcel like this one.
A building permit has already been issued for this project from the Building Department - albeit without the lower level
floor additions as shown on your most recent plans emailed to us. Your clients can move forward with the barn structure
+ upstairs ADU as already approved but without completing any work related to enclosing those new rooms. Then,
following issuance of the Land Use Change Permit for a Secondary Dwelling Unit, they can simply finish off those areas
as they ultimately would like to in accordance with the larger area limitations allowed under the definition of
"secondary Dwelling Unit". lf they proceed along those lines, the bottom line is that they should be able to accomplish
what they want to do, but doing so after obtaining the additional land use approvals for a secondary dwelling unit
allowing them to build larger than the 1,000 sq. foot ADU size limitations.
Hopefully this information is helpful to you and your clients, and I will copy Patrick Waller on this correspondence so
that he is up to speed with our recent conversation, as well.
Dave Argo
Plans Examiner
Gartield Caunty
Community Development Department
708 8th Street, Suite 40L
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Tel: 970-945-8212 Ext, 1610
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Patrick Waller
Tuesday, May 26,2020 11:49 AM
Dave Argo
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A-1.0 MAIN & LOFT FLOOR PLAN - Layout.pdf
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Hi Dave,
I hope you had a nice few days out of the home office. I talked with this gentleman last week and he had some questions
regarding ADU's and how we count square footage. I was hoping you could follow-up with him? Feel free to loop me in
however you think best.
Thanks,
Patrick Waller, AICP
Senior Planner
Garfield County
Community Development Department
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-1377 ext. L580
pwa ller@ga rfield-cou ntv.com
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From: Scot Broughton <sbarchitectsco@mac.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 19,2O2O 3:28 PM
To: Patrick Wa I ler <pwa ller@ga rfield-cou nty.com>
Subject: IExternal] ADU
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Hi Pat,
Good talking with you yesterday. Attached is the ADU we discussed that is proposed to be in the upper level of a barn.
, 'square footage is 881-SF. The lower level is a garage, shop, home office, and bath - all independent from the function, or
need of the ADU.
As we touched on - since a secondary dwelling unit classifies as a Administrative review and approval, we want to work
within the ADU 1O0O SF requirements, but looking for clarification of the main level separate uses from the ADU.
Please take a look at the attached plan, and let me know your thoughts. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any
questions. Thank you.
Scot
Scot Broughton Architects, LLC
PO Box 4096
361 Southside Drive, Suite 101
Basalt, Colorado, 81621
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www. scotbarchitects. com
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From: Scot Broughton <sbarchitectsco@mac.com>
Subject: Flor plans
Date: May 15,2020 at 3:33:12 PM MDT
To: M ichaleen Jeronim us <ma ieronim ul@gma il.com>
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