HomeMy WebLinkAboutFile Documents.555 E Durant Ave.0025-2022-BRES (23) KURTZ & ASSOCIATES, INC. STRUCTURAL CONSULTANTS
5012 County Road 154 Phone (970) 945 6305
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
MEMORANDUM
To: CITY of ASPEN Dec. 23, 2021
Attn: Community Development: Building, Planning,Zoning
Copy: Forum Phi Architecture
Attn: Lori Gerety
Re: Residential Remodel: Units 3A and 4A North of Nell
555 East Durant Street, Aspen, CO.
Our office has reviewed plans for the proposed remodel project at the noted third
and fourth floor North of Nell units. Our office has provided structural design services for
a number of projects at the North of Nell building. Most recently was the 2021 remodel
of Unit 2B. Most significantly was a 2009 maintenance project which involved a
replacement roof and new guard rails for the exterior decks.
We have completed a review of interior demolition plans and remodel plans for the
noted two units (Architectural Progress Drawings by Forum Phi (12/09/21). Based upon
our understanding of the building's structural framing, the present architectural proposal
does not impact the building's framing systems in any negative manner.
Consequently, it is my professional opinion that the proposed project can safely proceed
with appropriate safety protocol measures and structural inspection services.
Note that the structural framing system is based upon structural steel frames (Steel
column and beam lines) spaced at approximately 20 feet on center and wood sawn 2 x 12
rafters and floor joists spanning frame to frame. During the demolition and de-
construction phase the contractor should take care to leave all structural steel elements in
place and undamaged. Any modification to the relatively long span 2 x 12 framing will
require structural analysis.
Our office recommends that we perform a structural inspection of the exposed
framing during the demolition and deconstruction phase. Given the age of the building
and the relatively long joists and rafters, individual joists and rafters may require rein-
forcement. During the remodel phase any plumbing or HVAC work which impacts the
framing systems should be evaluated by our office. Please call if you have any questions.
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02/28/2022
ASPEN
BUILDING DEPARTMENT