HomeMy WebLinkAboutB02-0358 expiredTOWN OF VAIL DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
75 S. FRONTAGE ROAD
VAIL, CO 81657
970-479-2138
NOTE: THIS PERMIT MUST BE POSTED ON JOBSITE AT ALL TIMES
ADD/ALT MF BUILD PERMIT
Job Address.: 2958 S FRONTAGE RD WEST VAIL
Location......: Interlocken Condos all buidlings
Parcel No....: 201314308000
Project No...:
OWNER Interlchen Condo Association10/28/2002
2958 S Frontage Rd W
Vail Co.
81657
License:
CONTRACTOR INTERLOCKENHOMEOWNERS ASSOCI10/28/2002
143 E MEADOW DR
VAIL, CO
81657
License: 193-L
APPLICANT INTERLOCKENHOMEOWNERS ASSOCI10/28/2002
143 E MEADOW DR
VAIL, CO
81657
License: 193-L
Desciption:
Tear off and rebuild exterior decks. Same locations and
same size
Occupancy: RI Multi-Family
Type Construction: V1-HR Type V 1-Hour
Type Occupancy:
Valuation: $100,000.00
Permit B02-0358
Status.....:
ISSUED
Applied...:
10/28/2002
Issued
12/10/2002
Expires...:
06/08/2003
Phone: 970-476-4262
Phone: 970-476-4262
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Phone: 970-476-4262
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Add Sq Ft: 0
Fireplace Information: Restricted: # of Gas Appliances: 0 # of Gas Logs: 0 # of Wood Pellet: 0
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Building----> $740.00 Restuarant Plan Review->
$0.00
Total Calculated Fees->
$1,224.00
Plan Check--> $481.00 DRB Fee----------->
$0.00
Additional Fees----->
$0.00
Investigation-> $0.00 Recreation Fee---------->
$0.00
Total Permit Fee--->
$1,224.00
Will Call----> $3.00 Clean-up Deposit----->
$0.00
Payments------ >
$1,224.00
TOTAL FEES------>
$1,224.00
BALANCE DUE---
$0.00
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Approvals:
Item: 05100 BUILDING DEPARTMENT
11/08/2002 cdavis Action: AP
Item: 05400 PLANNING DEPARTMENT
11/08/2002 Matt Gennett Action: AP
Item: 05600 FIRE DEPARTMENT
Item: 05500 PUBLIC WORKS
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Permit B02-0358 as of 12-10-2002 Status: ISSUED
Permit Type: ADD/ALT MF BUILD PERMIT
Applicant: INTERLOCKENHOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
970-476-4262
Job Address: 2958 S FRONTAGE RD WEST VAIL
Location: Interlocken Condos all buidlings
Parcel No: 201314308000
Description:
Tear off and rebuild exterior decks. Same locations and
same size
Conditions:
Applied: 10/28/2002
Issued: 12/10/2002
To Expire: 06/08/2003
Cond: 12
(BLDG.): FIELD INSPECTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO CHECK FOR CODE
COMPLIANCE.
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See page 2 of this Document for any conditions that may apply to this permit.
DECLARATIONS
I hereby acknowledge that I have read this application, filled out in full the information required, completed an accurate plot plan,
and state that all the information as required is correct. I agree to comply with the information and plot plan, to comply with all
Town ordinances and state laws, and to build this structure according to the towns zoning and subdivision codes, design review
approved, Uniform Building Code and other ordinances of the Town applicable thereto.
REQUESTS FOR INSPECTION SHALL BE MADE TWENTY-FOUR HOURS IN ADVANCE BY 149 OR AT OUR-OP51CE-BROM 8:00 AM - 4 PM
TURE OF OWNER OR CONTRXCTOR FOR HIMSELF AND OWNEF
TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO Statement
Statement Number: R000003535 Amount: $1,224.00 12/10/200209:10 AM
Payment Method: Check Init: DDG
Notation: Vail
Management Company 30499
Permit No: B02-0358 Type: ADD/ALT MF BUILD PERMIT
Parcel No: 201314308000
Site Address: 2958 S FRONTAGE RD WEST VAIL
Location: Interlocken Condos all buidlings
Total Fees: $1,224.00
This Payment: $1,224.00 Total ALL Pmts: $1,224.00
Balance: $0.00
ACCOUNT ITEM LIST:
Account Code Description Current Pmts
BP 00100003111100 BUILDING PERMIT FEES 740.00
PF 00100003112300 PLAN CHECK FEES 481.00
WC 00100003112800 WILL CALL INSPECTION FEE 3.00
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General Contractor: Town of Vail Reg. No.: Contact L970) Phone #'s:
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Detailed description of work:
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Work Class: New Addition( ) Remodel( ) Repair ) Demo( ) Other Doc S
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Work Type: Interior ( ) Exterior Both( ) 11 Does an EHU exist at this location: Yes( ) No(
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Type of Bldg.: Single-family( ) Two-family( ) Multi-family oo Commercial( ) Restaurant( ) Other ( )
No. of Existing Dwelling Units in this building: No. of Accommodation Units in this building: Gi
No/TyR2 of Fireplaces Existin : Gas liances Gas Logs Wood/Pellet Wood Burning
No/Tyg2 of Fire laces Pro osed: Gas Appliances Gas Los Bumin NOT ALLOWED
Does a Fire Alarm Exist: Yes( ) No Dos xist: Yes( ) No )
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28 November 2001
Mr. Bobby Coates
VAIL:MANAGEMEN'T CO
143 East Meadow Drive
Suite 395,
Vail, Colorado 81657
S ibj-Oct. Site Inspect; ons
Interlochen Condominium Decks
Vail, Colorado
Dear Bobby:
The purpose of,this letter is to-confirm the following inspections
by, this office on.. 20 November. 2001 and 21 November 2001. The
purpose of the inspections were to address the letter by Michael
'McGee-Town of`. Vail. Fire Marshall dated November 19: 2001. Present
ates-VAIL MANAGEMENT
at the inspections were Mark -Mueller, Bobby Co
Co.-.,, Dan'Zollo-President of.Interlochen.Condominium :Association,
and Michael. MCGee-TOV (21 November 2001 only).. The following items
,are to be noted:
a) EXISTING CONDITIONS OF UNIT B6 AND B16 DECKS
The previously mentioned report, required an immediate:
structural inspection of the exterior decks of Units B6
(referenced asUnit B4 in.report),. and B16, for life safety
concerns. The decks are supported by 3 cantilevered spruce
8 x-16 -beams, the balance of the beams project into the unit,
and eliminated the need for exterior columns to support the
exterior dicks. 2 of the 3 bealmiG of each, 4ock., were severely
rotted for over once-half of, their depths. The beams when
subjected to the load of one person, deflected up. to 1"..
These, beams'placed any deck user, in imminent danger;due'to
the threat of collapse of the deck,
b) DECK,REPLACEMENT OPTIONS FOR UNIT B6 AND B16 DECKS
The decks can be replaced with a cantilevered deck to match
the original decks,.or columns can be added.to'make the deck
a self supported deck. The cantilevered deck option requires
that . the, Entire cantilevered beam be replaced (both interior
and exteror-portions;of the same beau,). The "self supported
deck option requires addition of a ledger along the exterior
face of the building, installation of 2 frost protected pier
foundations, 2 columns with a beam between-the columns, and
civil architectural and structural engineering 0 p.o. box 2747 wail, colorado 81658.476-2627 476-2637 (FAX)
joists between the ledger and the beam. It is the experience
of this office, that the self supporting deck, is less
expensive to construct than the cantilevered deck.
The deck for Unit B6 is required inorder to access the unit.
A temporary 4' wide, deck can be installed for temporary access
this winter, or a final replacement deck can be installed.
The unrotted- timber on the west side of the' deck has been left
intact allowing construction of J the cantilevered' deck or
. , support 0 01. 4 tc".x.~C t'~i4 y accezz ~K ck . -
c) TEMPORARY SHORING OF UNIT B6 AND B16 DECKS
The previously mentioned report, required installation of
temporary shoring to support the deck until the rotted members
could be removed. All parties involved, agreed that it would
be less expensive to remove the decks immediately, and save
the cost.of installing and removing temporary shoring. The
savings can be put towards construction of new decks.
d) CODE`UPGRADE$ SINCE ORIGINAL CONSTRUC'T'ION
Current- Town, of. Vail building, codes require that decks be
designed for 100'psf live loads. The--timber decks of Units
6 and 16-as originally constructed, are very close to being
capable of supporting the 100, psf live load. Slight
adjustments in. the length of the cantilever, and lumber
species, will accommodate current loading requirements The
1997 Uniform Building code requires a 4° space. between
intermediate rails of guardrails. The existing-intermediate
rails have been constructed with a 6" space between rails.
e) BUILDING C AND D_DECKS
The previously mentioned report, describes three balconies.of
the A building that show sighs of structural failure. After
meeting with Michael McGee at the site, it was confirmed that
the referenced decks are actually on the C and D'Buildings
.The decks of Building C and D require' additional inspection
bya structural engineer, and can be addressed in a future
report.
In conclusion,-the cantilevered beams supporting the decks of Units
86 and B16 are-rotted beyond repair. The rotting is so-_advanced,
that the rot extends into the interior portion of some of the
cantilevered beams. The 3-8x16 beams with interior rot, must have
the interior portions of the beams replaced, to prevent the
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Mr. ' Bobby Coates
28 November 2001
settlement'-of the roof columns above the rotted beams. Replacement
of these beams, including the cantilevered portions, would easily
facilitate reconstruction of the-deck to the original conditions.
This office recommends that the top of the cantilevered portions
of the beams be protected from moisture and future rotting.
Addition -of new -exterior piers, and columns, would allow
construction of a self-supported deck,.that may be less expensive
to construct than the cantilevered decks. Current code requires
that. the :deck handrails be redesigned. The existing handrails
around c®mglex, are, in various stages of rot .aina decay.A
I iiAilir handrail can be . constructed that will . have `a relatively
short life expectancy. As an option, a. steel handrail could be
installed that would have a longer life expectancy, and require
less maintenance. Upon selection of the construction options
previously described, a structural plan for replacement of the
decks of Units B6 and B16 can be prepared by this office The
decks of the A and C buildings require a future visual inspection
and report by a structural engineer.
If you have any questions,regarding this inspection-and report, or
require additional services, please contact this office at the
phone number shown on the cover sheet.
0., INC.
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cc:"'Michael McGee'-TOV Fire Marshall
Charlie.Davis-TOV Building Official
TOWN OF VAIL iy
Department of Community Development
75 South Frontage Road
Vail, Colorado 81657
970-479-2138
FAX 970-479-2452
www ci. vail. co. us
November 29, 2001
Ms. Cecelia Fenton
Interlocken Condo Unit D-8
Fax Number: 949-5749
Dear Ms. Fenton,
The action taken earlier this week on all Interlocken Condominium balconies was done under the 1997
Uniform Fire Code. Specifically, Section 103.4.1.2 was used.
Enclosed with this fax is a copy of this section and the adopting section of the Town of Vail Municipal
Code. I hope this information is helpful to you. Feel free to contact me with any other questions at 970-
479-2142. I am under the understanding that the Interlocken Condo Association is working with the Vail
Fire Department t faci~it~te this matter.
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S'' erely .
~arlie Davis
Acting Building Official
JL4 RECYCLEDPAPER
Nov-27-2001 1 :36 From-TOWN OF AVON COIMN ITY DEVELOPMENT 9709495749 T-679 P.001/001 F-150
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Mr. Charles Davis
Acting Building Official
Town of Vail
Please provide faxed copies of the codes you are utilizing that permitted you to
come to the Interlochen to inspect all unit decks on all the buildings when just
one or two decks on B building were called in to the Town of Vail with concern of
their safety'
Secondly, liwould like to have a copy of the code you are following that allows
the Building Department and the Fire Department to unilaterally declare all decks
unsafe andcondemned without adequate proof that all the structures are unsafe.
Thirdly, please include copies of the inspections that have been made.
Would you please have this information to me by 4:00 tomorrow, November 28.
Thank you for your time end consideration.
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Cecelia Fenton
Fax: 949-5749
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4:25 p.m.
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Vail Fire & Emergency Services 42 West Meadow Drive Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2250
November 21, 2001
Interlocken Condominium Association
clo Vail Management
201 Gore Creek Drive
Vail, Colorado 81657
Re: Follow Up on Assessment of Balconies
Dear Interlocken Condominium Association:
First we would like to express our appreciation for your quick response and cooperation. The two
most seriously deficient conditions have been abated. The balconies on Units B-16 and B-6 have been
removed Given the single means of pedestrian access and egress to Unit B-6 was through the balcony, we
appreciate the significance
On Wednesday, November 21, 2001, we did a brief survey of the existing condition of several balconies
with Mark Mueller, structural engineer, Bobby Coates from Vail Management and Dan Zollo. It is apparent
the exterior elements are in need of a detailed structural assessment and many are in need of repair or
replacement. The results of the brief survey indicate some balconies are unsafe. Based on the findings from
the demolition of the balconies if Units B-16 and B-6, certain problems may not be visible or easily detected.
The Association has generally complied with the orders issued November 19, 2001, and such
cooperation is sincerely appreciated. It is however, based on the findings, in accordance with the Town of
Vail Municipal Code, Article 10-1-2, Uniform Fire Code, 1997 edition, Article 1, Section 103.4.1.2, necessary
to issue an order to cease and desist using the balconies.
Firewood, lawn furniture, gas grills, bicycles, and all other storage is hereby prohibited, effective
immediately. Snow accumulation in excess of 12 inches is prohibited. Balconies must be cleared of recurrent
snow accumulation to prevent structural failure. Occupants to stay off the balconies.
At such time as detailed assessments are conducted, hazards are specifically identified, and plans are
submitted to abate the identified hazards, the Town will expedite review andpermit issuance. Such plans
shall bear the stamp of a registered professional engineer. Building permits are required. Review of
permanent replacements and repairs are subject to Town of Vail Design Review Board.
Emergency repairs may be made to Unit B-6 to provide access and egress. Plans for the temporary
stairs must have a PE stamp and a Town of Vail Building Permit is required. Design of the stairs should
reflect existing architecture as much as is practical. Use of the temporary stair will be allowed until a
permanent solution is in effect, but not beyond July 1, 2002.
Interlocken Condominiums
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In consideration of the life safety issues, the technical nature of conducting structural assessments,
the detailed planning required to make such repairs, bid document preparation, bid solicitations, contract
issues, impending winter weather, logistical aspects, and the potential costs of abatement, the Town of Vail
will allow the Association permission to simply abandon the use of the balconies for the winter.
A complete and detailed structural assessment of each balcony, both front and rear, is required on or
before May 1, 2002. Such report must be stamped by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer. The
report must include as a minimum, an assessment of each balcony with a structural load carrying capacity of
less than 100 P.S.F.. The assessment should identify whether the suspect balcony does or does not meet
current code requirements as adopted by the Town of Vail A copy of said report is to be furnished to the
Town of Vail Building Department by the Association or their agent.
Plans should be developed and submitted to the Town of Vail, indicating the design, materials, color,
finish and related elements, as well as all code compliant requirements, for the repair and/or replacement of
identified deficiencies, on or before June 15, 2002. The Association should plan to execute contract
documents such that will allow all remedial work to be completed on or before August 30, 2002.
. Timelines may be amended for due cause. Communication is critical. The scope of the repairs may be
significant. The problems are serious. Protection of the occupants and guests is imperative.
Please contact us if you need assistance, clarification, or additional information in this matter and
again, Thank You for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Michael McGee
Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal
Vail Fire & Emergency Services
(970) 479-2135
cc: Chief John Gulick
Lt. Mike Vaughan, Fire Prevention Officer
Russell Forrest, Director, Community Development
Charlie Davis, Acting Chief Building Official
J.R. Mondragon, Building Inspector
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
TOWN
Vail Fire & Emergency Services 42 West Meadow Drive Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2250
November 28, 2001
Interlocken Condominium Association
c% Vail Management
201 Gore Creek Drive
Vail, Colorado 81657
Re: Evaluation of Balconies by Town of Vail Building Department
Dear Interlocken Condominium Association:
On Tuesday, November 27, 2001, we placed a phone call to Dan Zollo, President of the Association, to
advise him we were attempting to fulfill a request by one of the resident owners, to have the balconies
assessed by the Town of Vail Building Department. We left a message on Mr. Zollo's message machine. We
then contacted Vail Management Company and spoke to Mary Beth. I advised her as to the nature of our
request and obtained her permission to enter upon the common grounds to conduct the assessment.
Charlie Davis, acting Chief Building Official and I went to the Interlocken Condominiums at about 11
A.M.. I escorted Mr. Davis to the south side of the complex and showed him where the balconies had been
removed from Units B-16 and B-6. Mr. Davis made some cursory notes and performed some quick depth
assessments on the exposed remains of the ends of the structural timbers. Photos were taken for
documentation.
Mr. Davis and I walked through the courtyard and looked at exterior portions of the balconies. Mr.
Davis has sent an internal response, from which I quote in part:
"Per Mike's request, I visited the site at 11 AM Nov. 27th. I looked at
a few decks on B building and a few decks on the D building. There
is evidence of degradation to the existing structural members on both
buildings. Two decks have been removed on B building. The exposed
ends of the cantilevered members have dry rot located in the upper
third to the full core of these members. This dry rot also appears to be
moving into the building. Building D is constructed in a different
fashion (post and beam) however there is evidence of degradation on
the south facing decks also. Lag bolts are pulling out of structural
members, guardrails and fascia board in which the guardrails are
attached are cupping and pulling away from the decks.
Based on what I witnessed, the means and methods of construction
and the age of the structures, I believe the Fire Dept and Mike Mcgee
has acted in an appropriate and prudent manner.
INTERLOCKEN CONDOMINIUMS
ASSESSMENT BY TOV BUILDING OFFICIAL
PAGE 2
Mike has used Section 103.4.1.2 of the 1997 Edition of the
Uniform Fire Code to justify the action being taken. In review
of this section, my interpretation agrees with Mike's. I have
no jurisdiction in enforcing the Fire Code. I do want everyone
to understand I agree with the action taken. "
It appears therefore, on the basis of the response from acting Chief Building Official Charlie Davis,
that the request to have the balconies evaluated by a structural engineer and the advisement to remove
existing live loads and dead loads, as recommended by Mark Mueller, P.E., stands as issued.
Please be advised we have heard complaints from one owner and one person who appears to be an
unaffiliated contractor. We have also spoken with four owners who have expressed an understanding and
spirit of cooperation, which is greatly appreciated.
It was never and is not now, the Fire Department's intent to unnecessarily disrupt the owners and
tenants right to use the balconies. Our primary concern is life safety with a secondary concern for protection
of property. The issues we have identified do appear to be potentially significant. The initial issue of the
integrity of the balcony on Unit B-16, has lead to the discovery of the structural failure of the timbers beneath
the balcony on Unit B-6, to the identification of additional suspect balconies, loose handrails, a staircase
which appears to be sloping away from the building, a bond beam which appears to be bending away from the
building and fascia boards, to which upper deck handrails are attached, bending and breaking away from the
decks.
The problems identified to date have been found on several buildings and in both heavy timber and
post and beam construction. Observations of the ends of the exposed timbers indicate the degradation extends
into the interior of some units. Issues extend beyond the interior of any specific condominium. The
aggregate effect of the imposed risks extends to the individually owned property of others as well as into the
common element.
The Uniform Fire Code, 1997 edition, as adopted by the Town of Vail, in Part 1, Article 1, Section
103.4.3, gives guidance as to the responsibility for compliance. Changes that become "real estate" are under
the provisions of the Code, to be complied with by the owner. To date, the Fire Department has directed
comments and instructions to the Association and the owners of Unit B-16. Verbal warnings of immediate
hazard were given to two occupants of Unit B-10. We asked they advise the third tenant of their unit and they
agreed to do so. The balcony above Unit-10 has since been removed.
In the two letters issued to the Association dated November 19 and 21, 2001, we required an
assessment by a structural engineer. A preliminary assessment has been conducted. The basis for such a
requirement is based on a section of the Uniform Fire Code, specifically Article 1, Section 103.1.1.
INTERLOCKEN CONDOMINIUMS
ASSESSMENT BY TOV BUILDING OFFICIAL
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This section states in part,
"To determine the acceptability of facilities, materials, and uses
attending the design, operation or use of a building ...the chief
is authorized to require the owner or the person in possession
or control of the building ...provide, without charge to the
jurisdiction, a technical opinion and report. The opinion and
report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer (with) recommended
necessary changes.
The chief is authorized to require design submittals to bear
the stamp of a professional engineer."
In summary, it appears the exterior wood framing, structural timbers, balconies, handrails,
bond beams, and similar and related elements, do in fact, need to be evaluated throughout the entire complex.
It appears the north side of the buildings are in better condition than the south side, but every building
appears to be in need of at least some evaluation. We, the Town, do not want to see the Association expend
fiscal resources where they are not needed. It is our hope those specific elements that are in good condition
can be identified and cleared rather quickly. We do not see any need to spend time and effort conducting a
structural evaluation on any specific element that cannot bear the minimum weight and loads prescribed by
code. If a structural member cannot bear the load, stop with the evaluation and put it on the "repair /
replace" list.
We would like to see the results of such an assessment, not to develop grounds for further action but
more to assist the Association in protecting lives and property. I believe we are in this together. We each
have different roles to play, but the goal is the same. While I cannot commit the Town will spend resources or
engage professional services on behalf of the Association, we will provide whatever assistance we can in terms
of reaching a mutually agreeable solution and timetable for remediation.
Please contact us if we can be of assistance.
Sincerely,
Michael McGee
Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal
cc: John Gulick, Fire Chief
Mike Vaughan, Fire Prevention Officer
Charlie Davis, Acting Chief Building Official
Russ Forrest, Director of Community Development
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Pam Brandmeyer, Assistant Town Manager
Bob McLaurin, Town Manager
Charlie Davis - Interlocken Balconies Page Jjl,
From: Mike Mcgee
To: Charlie Davis
Date: 11/27/01 10:14AM
Subject: Interlocken Balconies
We received a "complaint" last night from an owner/tennant at Interlocken. She returned home from the
holidays and found the Board had placed a notice on her door indicating the tennats were to remove the
contents from the balconies by Monday (yesterday). The notice allegedly included threats of loss of
certificate of occupancy for non-compliance.
Perhaps the approach needed to be changed, but that was an action of the Board, not the Town of Vail.
The issue of due process was brought up by the complaintant. She claims she is employed by the Avon
Building Department. She wants "Charlie, the Chief Building Official," to come out and personally
investigate and make a determination as to the structural integrity of each balcony, at the Town's expense.
We did explain a structural engineer had been on site and the letters we issued reflect an agreement
between the Town and the Association.
Part of the basis for my approach was the balconies are exterior of the condos and include common
access and egress. The hazards impose a risk to areas beyond the immediate property line of any
specific balcony. The balconies below are at risk from hazards above. Improvements that become real
estate are generally the responsibility of the association.
Mark Mueller tells me his rate is $110/hr. I estimate the cost of a detailed assessmentmay be as high as
$9,000 - $10,000 for his services over an estimated 36 balconies. We would also need a high lift, some
labor, and a plan.
Maybe the Town should front the costs of the assessment?
Would you call me?
CC: John Gulick; Matt Mire; Mike Vaughan; Russ Forrest
Charlie bavis - Interlocken Balconies _ Page 1
From: Mike Mcgee
To: Charlie Davis; Fire-Officers; JR Mondragon; Matt Mire; Pam Brandmeyer; Russ
Forrest
Date: 11/21/01 4:57PM
Subject: Interlocken Balconies
This letter is the result of three days of assessment. The content has been agreed upon in consultation
with Mark Mueller, structural engineer, and Bobby Coates of Vail Management. Elements were
specifically requested by the condo assn. president, Dan Zollo (476-8024).
Please review and let me know your comments Monday 11/26/01.
Thank You!