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July 23, 2018
Gavin Merlino
gavin@kuullastudio.com
Re: 1035 East Hopkins Avenue Architectural Renovation
To Whom it May Concern,
As requested by Mr. Gavin Merlino of Kuula Studio, my office has been retained as the structural
engineer of record for the remodel at the above address.I visited the project on Tuesday July 17th
and reviewed the proposed remodel concepts with the architect and owner.
Based on the areas inspected during our meeting it appears there are no structural modifications
occurring to either gravity or lateral systems on either locally(by area) or globally(building
wide) scale. All modifications are strictly cosmetic.
Following the partial removal of finishes in areas of question, and prior to the removal of any
studs, shear walls,bearing walls,beams or structural connections or other types of structural
systems the existing structure will be inspected by my office and re-confirmed to be 1) not
impacted and 2) adequate to support the anticipated structural loading conditions required by the
Town of Aspen and the IRC 2015. As previously mentioned,the window-door conversion as
inspected by my office, does not appear to impact any structural systems.
If any proposed modifications are found to be structural in nature following partial demolition of
impacted areas and their finishes, such alternations,if any,will be addressed by my office as they
are discovered.
Temporary shoring of both structural and non structural systems for both lateral and gravity
loading, even in temporary conditions,is the responsibility of the contractor.
My office will coordinate photographic review with the architect,Mr. Gavin Merlino. Please
contact my office with any questions or comments.
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