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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/26/2007HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING June 26, 2007 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5:00 P.M. A. Call Meeting to Order B. Roll Call C. Approval of the Minutes: May 22, 2007 D. Officers Reports E. Public Forum F. Unfinished Business 1. Rebuilding Together G. New Business 1. Structural Investigation of 3884-3894 Parfet St. H. Other 1. Adjournment _ MINUTES WHEAT RIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY May 22, 2007 A. B. C. D. E. F CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Brungardt at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS AuthoriCy members present: Cheryl Brungardt Kathy Nuanes Lena Rotola Janice Tbompson Authority members absent: Kent Davis Also attending: Alan White, Executive Directar Ryan Stachelski, Wheat Ridge Economic Development Director Larry Nelson, Cornerstone Realty Betty Maybin, Cornerstone Realty APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Kathy Nuanes and seconded by Lena Rotola to approve the minutes of April 24i 2007 as presented. The motion passed unanimously. OFFICER REPORTS There were no officer reports. PUBLIC FORUM There were no members of thc public present to address the Authority. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Larry Nelson reported that an offer was received on Parkside. However, the offer was $8,000 below listed price and the prospective buyer didn't accept a counter offer. • Lany Nelson reported that the situation on the Parfet property is getting worse. Water is still accumulating in the crawl space in spite of trenching and installation of a third sump pump. Mr. Nelson suggested enlisting the services of Martin and Martin engineering firm to perform a phase one Housing Authority Minutes May 22, 2007 evaluation to assess the situation and determine a solution. The cost of this study would be approximately $1,500 to $2,000. Depending upon the findings, a phase two evaluation would be done which would include geotechnical borings and plans for remediation. Cost of geotechnical borings would be around $1,000. Cost ofremediation would depend on the findings. The unit has been pulled ftom the market and all staging will be removed. It was moved by Janice Thompson and seconded by Lena Rotola that Martin and Martin Engineers be enlisted to evaluate the water situation on Parfet Street and that a cap of $10,000 be set for the evaluations and necessary remediation plans. The motion passed 4-0. • Alan White reported that he spoke with the City Manager regarding the Authority's suggestion for repairing the duplex at the Richards Hart Estate and possibly sharing the cost with the city. The Parks Director indicated that the duplex is not in the best interest of long term plans for the Richards Hart estate property. There was a consensus of the Authority that this matter be discussed with City Council and the Parks Director at a study session to learn what the plans are for this building in order to make a decision as to whether or not funds should be spent to repair the duplex G. NEW BUSINESS Ryan Stachelski was introduced as the city's Director of Economic Development. He discussed a program called Rebuilding Together which is a national program with the main emphasis of making homes wann, safe and dry. There is a chapter in Denver. He distributed information on the program. The chapter upgraded 32 houses in the Denver metro area last year. Due to the volunteer nature of the program, it costs $3,000 to upgrade a house at no cost to a homeowner who meets the qualifications set forth by the program. Market rate for the upgrades would be about $25,000. The work is accomplished in one day. Rebuilding Together provides the organization and leadership in enlisting volunteers to perform the wark. He stated that, to this point, cities and housing authorities have not been involved in the program. This could be an outreach to a community that has a large housing stock in need of repair and a large senior communiYy of individuals living on fixed incomes. Corporate and business entities would be involved as sponsors in the volunteer effort. There was a consensus to learn mare about Rebuilding Together and give further consideration to participating with the organization. Mr. Stachelski Housing Authoriry Minutes - 2 - May 22, 2007 will invite the executive directar of Rebuilding Together to the next Housing Authority meeting to provide mare information to the Authority. H. OTHER There was no other business to come before the Authority. 1. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Kathy Nuanes and seconded by Janice Thompson to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 p.m. The motion passed 4-0. The next meeting will be held June 26, 2007. Cheryl Brungardt, Chair Ann Lazzeri, Secretary Housing Authority Minutes - 3 - May 22, 2007 MARTI N / MARTI N CONSULTING ENGINEERS aaoooo~_ June 18, 2007 Wheat Ridge Housing Authority c/o Mr. Larry Nelson 7500 W. 29`h Avenue Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 Re: 3884/3894 Pazfet Street Wheat Ridge, Colorado Martin/Martin Project No. 19915.5.01 Mr. Nelson: On June 5, 2007 I performed a visual structural engineering review of the crawl space below the duplex located at 3884/3894 Parfet Street in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The purpose of my investigation was to investigate the cause of the moisture in the crawl space and to develop recommendations for repair. I was also asked to investigate the cause of the uneven floors observed in the kitchens of both duplex units. My work consisted of a brief, visual examination of the crawl space and interior ofboth duplex units. No original construction drawings, soils reports or any other information regazding the history of the structure was available for my review. The duplex had recently been remodeled and the two units were for sale until the crawl space moisture problem was discovered. New carpet and paint was in place throughout both units. The crawl space was very wet, with standing water and mud throughout (photos 1-3). According to Mr. Nelson, the crawl space was dry when the remodel construction was taking place. Mr. Nelson also surveyed several of the neighbors who reported that they had no water in their crawl spaces. Two sump pits and pumps were in place in the crawl space (photos 4 and 5), but they were not mmning at the time of my visit. The sump pumps appeared to have been installed as part of the remodel work. It is my opinion that the water in the crawl space most likely is a result of over-irrigation ofthe lawn. As part of the remodel work, the entire lawn was reportedly removed and resodded. When the new sod was installed, the lawn was watered heavily to allow the lawn to establish itself. It is likely that some of the excess water leached into the crawl space. I recommend that irrigation be limited to the minimum amount of water needed to sustain the lawn. The new homeowners should be informed of the possibility of water leaching into the crawl space and should be asked to ]imit irrigation accordingly. I also recommend that the following steps be taken: 1. The irrigation system should be inspected and pressure tested for leaks by a qualified imgation company. Any damage found should be repaired. 2. All soils in the crawl space shall be fully dried out. 1 2499 Wesr CoLFnx AveNUe . P.O.Bax 1 51 500 . LnKewooo. CoLoRO.oo 9021 5 . 303.431 .61 O❑ 3884/3894 Pazfet Street June 18, 2007 Page 2 3. The inside of the perimeter walls shall be cleaned. All efflorescence, dirt and debris shall be removed. Use a stiff bristle brush and only very small quantities of water. Do not introduce significant additional water to the soils. 4. Import new clay soiis as needed to slope the soils in the crawl space towazd the footings. The top of soil elevation shall be at the top of footing elevation at the footings. The soils should slope approximately 2% toward the footings. 5. Install a new interior perimeter drain system in the crawl space as shown on the attached details 1 and 2. Four sump pumps should be installed, two in the large area on the east side of the crawl space (one in the northeast corner and one in the southeast corner), and one in each of the smaller areas on the west side of the crawl space (one along the north wall and one along the south wall). Each sump pump should discharge a minimum of 5 feet outside the foundation wall and slope away from the building. The perimeter drain system shall be installed by a qualified repair contractor. 6. Install a 10 mil vapor bamer over the crawl space soils. Stop the vapor barrier at the clean gravel layer over the perimeter drain. There is evidence of past foundation settlement at the duplex, including cracks in the brick veneer (photos 6 and 7), shearing cracks in the drywall and tape in the gazages (photos 8 and 9), and racking of doors (at the coat closet in unit 3884). While this damage is minor and does not indicate a serious stnictural problem, it does help explain some of the unevenness in the kitchen floor. Also, the span of the floor joists below the first floor changes significantly at the transition between the kitchen and laundry/mud room. This is the area where the floor unevenness is most noticeable. I recommend that the following steps be taken to address these issues: 1. Remove the linoleum tile in the kitchen and laundry/mud room areas of both duplex units and level the floor using a cementitious leveling compound. After the floors aze leveled, reinstall the floor finishes. Limit the thiclrness of the leveling compound to approximately'/:" or less to prevent adding significant load to the floor system. 2. Repoint the cracks in the brick mortaz joints. I observed cracks at the northeast comer of the duplex, but the entire residence should be inspected and any cracks in the mortar shall be repointed with mortar. Do not use caulk. If compatible color brick can be found, replace broken bricks. This work shall be done by a qualified mason. 3. Pressure inject cracks in the concrete foundation with epoxy. This work should be performed by a specialty repair contractor. 4. Trim the top of the coat closet door in unit 3884 to operate properly. 5. Repair the cracked drywall and sheared tape in the garages. My investigation was limited solely to the evaluation of the cause of the moisture in the crawl space and the cause of the uneven floors observed in the kitchens of both duplex units. My investigation is based on the review of items readily observable at the time of my site visit. No invasive testing or inspections were performed. Mar[in/Martin does not accept responsibility for deficiencies not evident 3884/3894 Pazfet Street June 18, 2007 Page 3 during an investigation of this type. Repair recommendations provided in this report aze conceptual in nature. Neither the investigation nor this report is intended to cover mechanical, electrical, architectural, or other nonstructural features beyond those described above. Conditions observed on the date oF inspection may change if noted deficiencies aze not corrected. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is given regazding any general or specific conditions as they affect the current or future owners of the building. I appreciate this opportunity to be of service. Please cali if you have any questions regarding my recommendations. Sincerely, arti in Jo n S. Lund, .E. P ~ cipai, Investigative Engineering G:\PROJECTS\19915 01\W%parfntownhomcs.doc 3 C C U ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~i ~ a, ~ 3 a / s ~I ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 (E) FOUNDATlON WALL (E) FIRST FLOOR - STRUCTURE 10 MIL VAPOR BARRIER SLOPE SOILS \ TO DRAIN ♦ 3/4" CLEAN GRAVEL 4"0 RIGID PERFORATED ` PIPE WITH 1/8" PER FOOT MIN SLOPE DOWN TO SUMP PIT OR OUTFALL - INSTALL WITH HOLES AT 30' EACH SIDE OF BOTTOM ~ ~ P/ ~ % I I I~ yyRAP GRAVEL IN / GEOTEXTILE FABRIC PARTICLE FILTER 18 ^ DO NOT EXCAVATE kAnv BELOW THIS LINE NOTES: 1. DRY OUT CRAWL SPACE BEFORE INSTALLING DRAIN. 2. REMOVE ALL EFFLORESCENCE, MUD AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM FOUNDATION WALLS. 3. INSTALL VAPOR BARRIER AFTER ALL OTHER CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETE. TITLE, mAR~ N o M o R~I e ~ INTERIOR DRAIN DETAIL 1 3 C a ~ DISCHARGE PIPE W/ - ANTI-BACKFLOW VALVE 3/4" MIN. CLEAN GRAVEL - I I I I I 1 I I I=I - HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE , w ° o~ o~ ~ I I ~ (HDPE) CORRUGATED SUMP =o a I i ll III PIT l m Ea~o a°F=a~ z > ~ ~ ' `'L `'ZD ~ o- v) on ~ 4° PERFORATED PIPE DRAIN OUTFALL - SEE ~ o LLJ LJ iaZr¢m " DETAIL 1 r' o o° w~~ INSTALL OUTFALL FOR DRAIN ABOVE CONCRETE a v``'i o° LINED PORTION OF PIT 2" MIN ALL 1/4° TO 1/2" HP SIDES SUBMERSIBLE PEA GRAVEL CONCRETE 18" MIN SELF-ACTIVATING PUMP OR FLOWABLE GROUT ~ 75 GPM MIN DISCHARGE RATE AND 20 FEET MIN HEAD PRESSURE MARu +ruo cno nRc I e TITLE- 2 SUMP DETAIL 1 3884/3894 Parfet Street June 2007 Photo 1 MARTIN/NL4RTIN Project No. 19915.S.01 Nhoto 2 3884/3894 Parfet Street June 2007 Photo 3 MARTIN/MARTIN Project No. 19915.S.01 Pltoto 4 3884/3894 Parfet Strcet June 2007 Photo 5 MARTIN/NtARTIN Project No. 19915.S.01 Photo 6 3884/3894 Parfet Street Ju nc 2007 MARTIN/MARTIN Project NO. 19915.S.01 Yhoto 7 3$84/3894 Parfet Street June 2007 c~ t="r f ~ ~ MARTIN/MARTIN Project No. 19915.5.01 Photo 8 3884/3894 Parfet Street June 2007 s~ s . Photo 9 MARTIN/MARTIN Project No. 19915.S.01 MARTI N / MARTI N CONSLJLTING ENGINEERS 400000 Wheat Ridge Housing Authority Mr. Larry Nelson 7500 W. 29°i Avenue Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 Martin/Martin, Inc., is hereby authorized to perform the following engineering servicu for: Job Titie: 3884/3894 Parfet Street, Wheat Ridge, Colorado Sub Job Title: Stmctural Investigation Job No. 19915.S.01 Services were deteimined from a telephone conversation with Larry Nelson on May 22, 2007. BASIC SERVICES • Visit the duplex located at 3884/3894 Parfet Street in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to review and evaluate moisture in crawl space aiid lieaving of floor in kitchen. • Prepaze a written report outlining our findings and recommendations. • Additional Services as requested by the client. COMPENSATION All services will be provided on an hoLUly basis, at the rates and charges listed below. LABOR RATE $180.00 per6ow, Pnncipais $110.00 per hour, Imescigative Cngineers $I55.00 perhouqASSOOiates $85.00 Perhour,InvesfigativeTechnician,includineCADOperarors $130.00 per Iwuq Senior Investigative Enkincers $55.00 peNiaur, AAnunistrativc Assistants Billing rates are subject tu periodic review in January oYeach year and may be changed in propor[ion to statFsalary changes. REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES Non-Labor expenses such as mileage, reproductions, [elephone chazges, etc. are included in the fee quoted above. Other Consultants or Professional Services provided by others will be billed at 11 times the amount billed to Martin/Martin, Inc. "Martin/Mar[in, fnc., Terms and Conditions" are attached hereto and are made a part hereof. ACCEPTANCE AND AU RITY J ManiN iiv .Ir~.o 0 / ox ~N~ N,no n S. Lund, .E. rtir Principal, Imestigative Engineering ooae: June 5, 2007 comaao r.e. 2$0$2 ACCEPTED: z ~r ay ' C4- . ff'L. rv.~. Lk Z/ u' rine: c k ~C!L , r' PmjectNO: I I j,. As Principal or Agm[ foc Wheat Ridge Housing Authority proiect Manaser: John S. Lund, P.E. Please sign and rehim one copy to MaRin/Martin, Inc., for authorization to proceed. G:\PROJECTS\I09I5 _01\WP\A519915 01 OOJuneO]ssdm AUTHORIZATION FOR SERVICES 1 2499 WeST Ca~Fnz Avetaue . P.O.BOx 1 51 SOD . LaKewoao. CoLoaaoo 0021 5. 303.431 .61 00 MARTIN /MARTIN °CON9IJLTING EN6INEER6 TERMS AND CONDITIONS THESE "TERMS AND CONDITIONS" ARE ATTACHED TO AND ARE A PART OF AGREEMENTS AND/OR AUTHORIZATION FOR - SERVICES BY MaRinlMartin, Inc. 1 RESPONSIBILITIES OF Martin/MaRin. Inc. Martin/Martin, Inc., will perform professional engineering services as specified under "Basic Services," and, when authorized, "Additional Services". il. RESPONSIBILITIES OF CLIENT A. Provide all criteria and full information as to requirements for the project. B. Furnish all soil, subsurface and environmental tests and reports required by Martin/Martin, Inc. (except where such are included in "Basic Services"). C. Furnish all field surveys of boundaries, topography and locations (except where such are included in "Basic Services"). Furnish Title Insurance Policy where field survey of boundary is included in "Basic Services". D. Designate a person to act as representative with respect to professional and contractual services of Martin/Martin, Inc. E. Give prompt notice to Martin/Martin, Inc., of any development that affeds the scope andlor timing of Martin/Martin, Inc., services. F. Coordinate Martin/Martin, Inc., work with that of other consultants. G. If Martin/Martin, Inc., is not providing services during the construdion process, the client hereby agrees: 1. To contact Martin/Martin, Inc., if construction documents are unclear or errors or omissions are discovered. 2. That Martin/Martin, Inc., will not be liable, where client and/or contractor makes his own interpretation of and/or revises the original intent of the construction documents and design drawings. H. Disclose the source and amount of funding for the project. III. PERIOD OF SERVICE The services of Martin/Martin, Inc., and compensation therefor have been agreed to in anticipation of the orderly and continuous progress of the project as specified under "Basic Services". IV. MISCELLANEOUS A. If, at any time, the scope of the project is changed from that on which the Agreement for engineering services is based, the scope and compensation will be subjed to renegotiation. B. It is expressly understood and agreed, notwithstanding any reference to any rule or regulation, that Martin/Martin, Inc., has no responsibility or duty for guaranteeing, warranting, direding or superintending the contrador's work methods, safety of the job site, processes, failure to carry out the work in accordance with contract requirements, timeliness in performance of the work or any other aspect of construction for which contrador has responsibility. C. All work completed by the 25th oT the month will be billed the following month. Payment is due on receipt of the bill. If payment is not received by Martin/Martin, Inc., within thirty days after date of bill, Martin/Martin, Inc. may: 1. After giving seven (7) days written notice, suspend work until payment is received, and/or 2. Add to amounts over thirty (30) days due, a service charge of one and one-half (1-1/2) percent per month (annual percentage rate: 18%). In the event of any non-payment of any amounts billed and due, Client agrees to pay service charge and all costs of collection, including ariorneys'fees. In the event of delay orsuspension ofwork by reason ofthis paragraph, Martin/Martin, Inc., will be entitled to reimbursement of all costs related to such delay or suspension. Any delay caused by a suspension of work under the paragraph shall not be deemed a breach of this agreement by Martin/Martin, Inc. D. If the project is postponed, delayed, suspended or abandoned for any reason other than the provisions of paragraph C above, Martin/Martin, Inc. will be paid for all work already perforined, based on the Schedule of Rates and Charges under'Compensation', plus all additional costs incurred by Martin/Martin, Inc., due to said postponement, delay, suspension or abandonment. E. This agreement may be terminated by either party on seven (7) days written notice to the other party, in which case, MartinlMaRin, Inc., will be paid for all work already performed, based on the Schedule of Rates and Charges under "Compensation", plus all additional wsts incurred by Martin/Martin, Inc., due to said termination. F. Any opinions of probable projed costs or construdion costs rendered by Martin/Martin, Inc., represent its best judgment and are furnished for general guidance. Martin/Martin, Inc., makes no warranty or guaranty, either expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of such opinions as compared to bid or adual costs. G. The only warranty or guaranty made by Martin/Martin, Inc., in connection with the services performed hereunder, is that Martin/Martin, Inc., will use the degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised under similar conditions by reputable members of the engineering profession practicing in the same or similar locality. No other warranty, expressed or implied is made or intended by this proposal for consulting services or by fumishing oral or written reports. H. The Client agrees to limit Martin/Martin, Inc., liability to the Client and to all construction contractors and subcontractors on the project arising from Martin/M in, Inc. negligent acts, errors or omissions, such that Martin/Martin, Inc. total aggregate liability to all these named will no xc ed $10,000 or Martin/Martin, Inc. total compensation for services rendered on this project whichever is greater. Martin/Martin, Inc.0_J2_Client 1. This agreement is governed by the la s of the State of Colorado. J. Martin/Martin, Inc. and Client each binds himself and his partners, successors, executors, administrators, assigns and legal representatives unto the other in respect to all covenants, agreements and obligations of this Agreement. K. All documents, including drawings and specifications, as instruments of service, are the property of Martin/Martin, Inc., whether the work for which they are prepared be executed or not, and are not to be used on other work, including repetitive construction, except by specific, written agreement. Such documenls may be retained by the Clientwith other documents pertaining tothe project. Documents shall not be altered in any manner without the permission of Martin/Martin, Inc. G\PROJECTS\ Admin\Templatu\Convacts\Terms & Conditions\S[mcwrnl\TermsCond Io000 doc