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Home My WebLink AboutContractor Reply on Proposed Modifications and Intended Scope*ah"ob anColleen Wirth From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Jimmy Terui <jt@tebuilders.net> Friday, June 13, 2025 B:44 AM Colleen Wirth Re: BLRE-OS-25-9253 - Chavez ADU application UNDER REVIEW ? n a LOWER LEVEL REDLINE GARFIELD - 6.13.2025.pdf Follow up Flagged HiCotleen, Thankyou foryour response and ctarification with the above named project. Ptease see my responses betow in "btue": $Request Owner clarify Existing Property Structure(s) and Land Uses: 1. ls the existing modular used as the primary residentiat dwetting? Yes 1.a. lf so, does the existing modutar ftoor ptan have only ONE kitchen facitity? Yes S 2. Please confirm, the detached "workshop" walls and buitding roof system have been (or witt be) * demotished to atlow new buitding framing and new enclosed occupancy? Setect portions of the N exterior system witt be demolished for the new enclosed occupancy. 3. Given existing workshop demotition, is there a particular reason the workshop 'slab' witl remain? The stab witt be removed for the new foundation. New first story laundry / utitity witt likety require underground ptumbing DWV or other ftoor /building drains, unknown what (ptumbing) exists in sLab? Ptease expound. With the existing stab being removed, new plumbingwitt be instatted. 4. Does the structure tabeted "toafing shed / stables" contain any enclosed finished heated \ conditioned buitding space? No 3.a. lF so, what is the current use of such heated conditioned building space? This space is unconditioned and used for agricutturaI purposes. {tt s 1 ZONING CORRECTION NOTICE: Upon review of the plans, it appears this ADU does not quatify Garfiel,d County l,and use requirements for an ADU (under 1,20O square feet size). As designed, the 1,5M sq ft structure woutd be treated as a SEGONDARY DWELLING UNIT and witl require the landowner(s) obtain a new Land Use Change Permit approval through Garfietd County's Ptannlng Dlvlslon. lf owner wishes to maintain the current larger floor ptan layout and space dimensions, then I can forward your request to consutt with Ptanning Staff in a PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE MEETING. lf owner, however, does not wish to seek approval of a Land Use Ghange Permit, owner / architect -^- -----l- r- -^ -..L-:r -- A lrFllRFR L--:Il:-- J^^:r- I-- t---rL-- -^--:^---uar! wur rr r.t, ttt-lulrililt ail At-tEtruEu rruttfttltE, uEstE,il tL[ Iut tiltt ttvtEw. Atternative designs can be considered for structure under 1,2OO sq ft threshotd. DESIGN OPTIONS: 1. Reduce two-story levels not to exceed 1,200 sq ft? 2. Provide a stamped fire-rated assembty detail, on the first story ceiting system, alter first story exterior watl framing to accommodate one or more vehicutar garage door openings; repurpose shown residentiat tiving'storage'sq ft to become -- in part or in whote -- a private use garage occupancy (thereby exempting garage sq ft from the totat ADU sq ft count)?With addingthe garage door at the Lower Levet, this ceilingwitt ctassify under R302.6, DWELLING- GARAGE SEPARATION. lf an t hr rating is stil,l, required, we would fotlow IBC-Tabte 721.1(31 Item 26-1.1 1. Or other creative design sotutions meetingADU guidetines and definition(s) provided bel,ow ( links and screen views betow)? PIans examiner Feedback: As designed and shown, I cannot really classify this labeled 672 sq ft'storage' room with no fire- rating assembly as separate from residential living above it. Underthe 2018IECC-- and as drawn--the entire buildingspace is to be treated as heated conditioned residential living and both story levels, would be subject to a 'blower door'test on energy efficiency of the residence. Alternate floor plan modifications on the first story level are possible for desfn team to consider wiihoui changingthe overall building shape and framing, i encourage soiutions be considereci. Ptease see the attached "marked-up" plan proposing the changes at the Lower Level to meet the ADU Land Use requirements. I wiII submit the changes to Evolve for an updated header to be engineered forthe new proposed overhead door. 2 We wiII submit a new set of Construction documents (2) once this is complete. Please advise if this witl suffice and/or if additional information is needed before we re'submit. We appreciate allyour assistance and thankyou! On Thu, )un 12,2025 at 6:52 PM Cotteen Wirth <cwirth@garfietdcountyco.gov> wrote: June 1 2,2025 6:50 pm - sending courtesy email c/o Jimmy T, the Listed coNTACT in buitding apptication fiLe - ptease share correspondence with owner Cl.audia Chavez and Evolve Structural Design as deemed best and appropriate, thanks BLRE-gs -25-9253 - Chavez ADU 237 Rusty Spur Trail outside Rifle To: Jimmy T., Cl.audia Chavez and Evotve Structural Design: From: Col,l,een Wirth, Garfietd County Ptans Examiner Request Owner ctarify Existing Property Structure(s) and Land Uses 1. ls the existing modutar used as the primary residentiat dwetting? 1.a. lf so, does the existing modutar ftoor plan have only ONE kitchen facitity? 2. Ptease confirm, the detached "workshop" watts and buitding roof system have been (or wilt be) demotished to altow new buitding framing and new enctosed occupancy? 3. Given existing workshop demotition, is there a particutar reason the workshop 'slab' wi[[ remain? New first story taundry / utiLity witt Likety require underground ptumbing DWV or other ftoor /buitding drains, unknown what (ptumbing) exists in stab? Please expound. 4. Does the structure tabeted "loafing shed / stables" contain any enclosed finished heated \ conditioned buitding sPace? 3.a. lF so, what is the current use of such heated conditioned buitding space? 3 ZONING CORRECTION NOTICE: Upon review of the ptans, it appears this ADU does not qual,ify Garfietd Gounty land use requirements for an ADU (under 1,20O square feet size). As designed, the 1,544 sq ft structure woutd be treated as a SECONDARY DWELLING UNIT and witt require the landowner(s) obtain a new Land Use Change Permit approvat through Garfietd County's Planning Division. lf owner wishes to maintain the current larger ftoor ptan tayout and space dimensions, then t can forward your request to consult with Ptanning Staff in a PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE MEETING. lf owner, however, does not wish to seek approval of a Land Use Ghange Permit, owner / architect can work to re-submit an AMENDED buitding design for further review. Atternative designs can be considered for structure under 1,2OO sq ft threshotd. DESIGN OPTIONS: 1. Reduce two-story levets not to exceed 1,2OO sq ft? 2. Provide a stamped fire-rated assembty detail on the first story ceiting system, al,ter first story exterior watt framing to accommodate one or more vehicutar garage door openings; repurpose shown residentiat tiving'storage'sq ft to become -- in part or in whote -- a private use garage occupancy (thereby exempting garage sq ft from the total ADU sq ft count)? 3. Or other creative design sotutions meetingADU guidetines and definition(s) provided betow ( tinks and screen views betow)? Pla n s exa mi ne r F eed ba c kz As designed and shown, I cannot really classifythis labeled 672 sq ft'storage' room with no fire- rat nga6sombly as separate from residential living above it. Under the 2A18 ECC-- and as drawn-- the entire building space is to be treated as heated conditioned residential living and both story levels, would be subjectto a 'blower door'test on energy efficiency of the residence. Alternate floor plan modifications on the first sto ry level are possib Ie for design team to consider without changingthe overall building shape and framing, I encourage solutions be considered. 4 Buitding permit apptications - Community Devel'opment Accessory dwelling unit {ADU} Accessory dwelling unit {ADU} (complete packet) This inctudes all the permit applicatinns needed fnr an accessory dwelling unit construclion Please note- ADU'5 are limited to a maximurn floor area of 1,2G0 squale feet. See ADU regulations to verify that the ADU 1s in campliance with the standards, regulations, and requirements. A Secondary or Accessory Druelling unit located within the same structui* as a primary dwelling unit invokes certain Euildlng fiode provisions lhat require prCIpel d*tailing af construction assemblies an lhe part of th* designer. as well as proper execution at the jcb site by the builder Garfietd County residential projecls with two or more dwelling units in the same structure require a Colorado licensed Architect to wet-seal dnawings submitted for huilding permit" The Architect shall specificatly address key lire resistance provisions af the Building Code and the Architect must wet sealf stanrp the drawings submitted along with the building permlt application. accessory-dwetti n g-u nit-com ptete-packet-2. pdf Froperty Ownerts Certificate of Compliance Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) The undersigned properiy owner cert{tx tfist the atf;oched EuiUing reftnit Arflica/hion lor Aecusory Ewttlirrg Anit (/.ill1is irr compliance with the tollowirtg lirtofsrondad* rqulations and requiremenB/br.tlus p* darficld Coun[/s latd Use & Itelwloprncnt Code. l. Floor Arcr - Maximum floor area of ADU rhall not exceed 1,200 square feet. r Measurement is from the insida of extcrior walls and/or demisiry wells from the msin residence. r Garages, exterior decks, Xatios, and stairs rr€ not to be includ€d. r l-aundry Toorns and mee*renical rooms accessed frorn rprees outside the ADU are not to be included. r Unfinished spaces ere not rllorred urrless counted in the 1200 square foot limit. 5 Dwelling Unit, Accassory. A dwelling unit, '1,200 square feet or lms in f,oor area, considered accassory to a Single-Unit Dwelling for use as a cornpleta independent lMng facitity. The Acceesory Dwelling Unit shall be loceted on the same lot and may be attached to or detached from the Single-Unit Dwelling or commercialbuiHing. Dwelllng Unlt, Secondary. A dwalling unil, greater then 1,200 square feet in floor ar6a, considerad secordary to a Single-Unit Dwalling for use as a cornplete iMepandent living fucility. Tfie Secodary Owalling Unit eilall be located on the same lot and may be attrachsd to or detachsd hom tha Single-Unit Dr,nelling" NEXT ACTION STEPS: Send a written response to cwirth@garfietdcounryco.gov indicating if you wish to A. resubmit(2)futlsizecopiesof AMENDEDarchitectural.l structuralsheetsfornewbuitdingdesign OR B. you woutd like to discuss possibility of obtaining tand use change permit through Ptanning Division to allow construction of a SECONDARY DWELLING PERMIT at this tocation. Golleen Wirth Buitding Plans Examiner Garfietd County Community Development 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 945-1377 ext 1610 cwi rth @ga rf ietd cou ntyco.gov Staff emaiI addresses are shifting to end in @garfietdcountyco.gov. However, personaI names/prefixes on emaiI addresses willremain the same. Ptease update our contact information domain. 6