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City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Building 7500 W. 29"' Ave
May 22, 2017
Mike Bowen
6875 S Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton CO 80120
Re: Case No. WA -17-05
Dear Mr. Bowen:
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-8001 P: 303.235.2846 F: 303.235.2857
Please be advised that your request for a 13 -foot variance (43.3%) from the minimum front yard
setback requirement of 30 feet for an accessory structure on property zoned R-1 located at 3390
Oak Street has been approved.
Enclosed is a copy of the Approval of Variance. Please note that all variance requests
automatically expire within 180 days (November 22, 2017) of the date it was granted unless a
building permit for the variance has been obtained within such period of time.
You are now welcome to apply for a building permit to construct the deck. Please feel free to be
in touch with any further questions.
Sincerely,
Tammy Odean
Administrative Assistant
Enclosure: Approval of Variance
Case Report
Cc: W. Kathryn Martin Living Trust
WA -17-05 (case file)
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Approval of Variance
WHEREAS, an application for a variance was submitted for the property located at 3390 Oak
Street referenced as Case No. WA -17-05 / Martin; and
WHEREAS, City staff found basis for approval of the variance, relying on criteria listed in Section
26-115 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws and on information submitted in the case file; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has properly notified pursuant to Section
26-109 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws; and
WHEREAS, there were no registered objections regarding the application;
NOW THEREFORE, be it hereby resolved that a 13 -foot variance (43.3%) from the minimum
front yard setback requirement of 30 feet for an accessory structure on property zoned Residential -
One (Case No. WA -17-05 / Martin) is granted for the property located at 3390 Oak Street, based
on the following findings of fact:
1. The variance would not alter the essential character of the locality.
2. The variance supports a substantial investment in the property.
3. The topographical condition creates a unique difficulty for the best placement of pool
equipment.
4. The granting of the variance would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
other property or improvements in the neighborhood.
Johnstone, AIC
Community Devel
Director
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CASE MANAGER:
CASE NO. & NAME
ACTION REQUESTED:
City of
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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
PLANNING DIVISION STAFF REPORT
Community Development Director DATE: May 18, 2017
Zack Wallace Mendez
WA -17-05 / Martin
Approval of a 13 -foot variance (43.3%) from the minimum front yard setback
requirement of 30 feet for an accessory structure on property zoned R-1 located
at 3390 Oak Street.
LOCATION OF REQUEST: 3390 Oak Street
APPLICANT (S): Mike Bowen, Designs by Sundown
OWNER (S):
APPROXIMATE AREA
PRESENT ZONING
PRESENT LAND USE:
W Kathryn Martin Living Trust
25,156 square feet (0.58 acres)
Residential -One (R-1)
Single Family Residential
ENTER INTO RECORD:
(X) CASE FILE & PACKET MATERIALS
(X) ZONING ORDINANCE
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Site
JURISDICTION:
All notification and posting requirements have been met; therefore, there is jurisdiction to make an
administrative decision.
I. REQUEST
The applicant is requesting approval of 13 -foot setback (43.3%) variance from the minimum front yard
setback for a home in the Residential -One (R-1) zone district, resulting in a setback of 17 -feet from the
property line. The purpose of the variance is to allow for a pump house to house and screen the
mechanical equipment necessary for the pool that is currently being installed. In July 2016 the Wheat
Ridge Board of Adjustment approved Case No. WA -16-09 for this property, which was a request for a
500 square foot variance from the permitted size of 1,000 square feet for an accessory building, and to
permit a metal accessory structure. The purpose of the variance was to allow for a retractable metal
covering over the pool and hot tub the owners were constructing in their rear yard. The submitted
building permit currently on file with the Building Division does not show this retractable structure,
and the landscape architect has confirmed they will not be constructing the retractable structure. The
time limitation of approval for that variance has since lapsed. The current request is separate from the
previous request, though still related to the rear yard pool and hot tub investment the owners are
making on their property.
Section 26-115.0 (Variances and Waivers) of the Wheat Ridge City Code empowers the Director of
Community Development to decide upon applications for administrative variances from the strict
application of the zoning district development standards that are not in excess of fifty (50) percent of
the standard.
II. CASE ANALYSIS
The variance is being requested so the property owner may construct a pump house on the north side of
the property. The property is located at the southeast corner of 34th Place and Oak Street, with frontage
on both streets (Exhibit 1, Aerial). The existing house sits on a 25,156 square foot (0.58 acre) parcel
and was constructed in 2001 per the Jefferson County Assessor.
The property is zoned Residential -One (R-1), a zone district that provides high quality, safe, quiet and
stable low-density residential neighborhoods, and to prohibit activities of any nature which are
incompatible with the low-density residential character. Much of the surrounding neighborhood is also
zoned R-1. North of 35th Avenue are areas zoned Residential -Two (R-2), which allows for single-
family and duplex units, and Residential -One A, a single-family zone district allowing for slightly
more permissive development standards than the R-1 zone district. The neighborhood is predominantly
single-family, with the exception of Prospect Valley Elementary School to the west on Parfet Street
(Exhibit 2, Zoning Map).
The subject property currently contains a single family home that was constructed in 2001, per the
Jefferson County Assessor. The lot is platted as Lot 13A of the Distinctive Addresses at Applewood
Amendment #1 Subdivision. The lot was originally two lots in the subdivision, which were
consolidated under case number LLA -00-03 in 2000 by the current owner. The single story home has a
footprint of approximately 3,937 square feet, covering approximately 15.7% of the lot. The maximum
lot coverage permitted in the R-1 zone is 25%.
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The property owners are the original owners and intend to make this improvement in order to facilitate
a healthy lifestyle, which includes swimming, year-round on their property. In addition to the pool, the
applicants intend to do a large landscaping renovation. The proposed pump house will match the
architectural style of the existing home. It will also be located behind the existing 6 -foot tall privacy
fence, and in an area of lush landscaping (Exhibit 3, Site Photos). The location of the structure is clear
of the site triangle, and is located away from adjacent neighboring properties. The location of pool
equipment (housed in the proposed pump house) must be near level with the pool to ensure maximum
efficiency. While the subject property does not have extreme topography, slight changes in elevation
impact the placement of the mechanical equipment. According to the lead landscape architect on the
project, the proposed location is one of two acceptable locations for the pump house. The second
acceptable location would be near the southern property line, would require a variance, and would be
in close proximity to the southern neighbor's property. The proposed location is adequate for pool
maintenance, and is also the least impactful on adjacent properties (Exhibit 4, Site Plan).
III. VARIANCE CRITERIA
In order to approve an administrative variance, the Community Development Director must determine
that the majority of the "criteria for review" listed in Section 26-115.C.4 of the City Code have been
met. The applicant has provided their analysis of the application's compliance with the variance
criteria (Exhibit S, Criteria Responses). Staff provides the following review and analysis of the
variance criteria.
1. The property in question would not yield a reasonable return in use, service or income if
permitted to be used only under the conditions allowed by regulation for the district in
which it is located.
If the request were denied, the property would continue to yield a reasonable return in use. The
property would continue to function as a single-family residence, regardless of the outcome of
the variance request.
Staff finds this criterion has not been met.
2. The variance would not alter the essential character of the locality.
A variance is not likely to alter the character of the locality. The proposed structure will be
constructed to match the architecture of the existing home, will be approximately 10 feet tall
and located behind a 6 -foot tall existing privacy fence. It is approximately centered along the
northern property line, and as such does not pose any sight triangle obstruction. The structure
size and height is permissible by the R -I zone district accessory structure standards, and will be
located away from any neighboring properties. The circumstances pushing the pump house to
this location is the topography of the lot and the necessary slope, or lack thereof, required
relative to the pool and its equipment. Additionally, another ideal location for the pump house
is near their southern property line, which would also require a variance according to the
landscape architect, and would be much more impactful to adjacent neighbors.
Staff finds this criterion has been met.
3. The applicant is proposing a substantial investment in the property with this application,
which would not be possible without the variance.
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The applicant currently has an active building permit for a large investment in their property: a
pool, hot tub, and upgraded rear yard entertainment area and landscaping. All of which is
permissible and was approved through the building permit review process. The original
building permit showed this pump house structure in its currently proposed location, but did not
give specifics for the structure itself. The building permit was recently amended to include
plans for the pump house. Staff noted the setback violation and spoke with the landscape
architect. Without the variance, the applicant would leave the pool equipment exposed. While
the pump house itself may not be considered a substantial investment, it does support a
substantial investment and ensures the viability of the pool equipment for a longer period of
time.
Staff finds this criterion has been met.
4. The particular physical surrounding, shape or topographical condition of the specific
property involved results in a particular and unique hardship (upon the owner) as
distinguished from a mere inconvenience if the strict letter of the regulations were carried
out.
While the topography of the lot may not seem to be problematic to the naked eye, in terms of
pool design, it is. The pump house must be located level with the pool. The topography of the
property pushes the ideal pump house location to the proposed location or near the southern
property line, in close proximity to the neighboring property. The applicant chose the proposed
location because it will have the least impact on neighboring properties, in addition to being
fairly level with the pool.
Staff finds this criterion has been met.
5. The alleged difficulty or hardship has not been created by any person presently having an
interest in the property.
The hardship stems partially from the large investment the current owners are making in the
property and the necessary location of mechanical equipment and the desire to have that
equipment screened. The hardship also stems from the topography of the lot, and the limited
placement of pool equipment relative to the pool. The current owner constructed the home and
is making a major investment in the rear yard, both of which could have been opportunities to
adjust the topography of the property.
Staff finds this criterion has not been met.
6. The granting of the variance would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious
to other property or improvements in the neighborhood in which the property is located,
by, among other things, substantially or permanently impairing the appropriate use or
development of adjacent property, impairing the adequate supply of light and air to
adjacent property, substantially increasing the congestion in public streets or increasing
the danger of fire or endangering the public safety, or substantially diminishing or
impairing property values within the neighborhood.
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The request would not be detrimental to public welfare and would not be injurious to
neighboring property or improvements. It would not hinder or impair the development of the
adjacent properties. The adequate supply of air and light would not be compromised as a result
of this request.
The request would not increase the congestion in the streets, nor would it cause an obstruction
to motorists on the adjacent streets. The addition would not impede the sight distance triangle
and would not increase the danger of fire.
It is unlikely that the request would impair property values in the neighborhood.
Staff finds this criterion has been met.
7. The unusual circumstances or conditions necessitating the variance request are present in
the neighborhood and are not unique to the property.
The factor necessitating the variance request is the additional side yard setback due to its
adjacency to a public right-of-way. This is required for all properties with multiple frontages
along public right-of-ways. That being said only a very small number of homes in the
neighborhood are on corners.
Staff finds that this criterion has not been met.
8. Granting of the variance would result in a reasonable accommodation of a person with
disabilities.
Single family homes and their accessory buildings are not required to meet building codes
pertaining to the accommodation of persons with disabilities.
Staff finds this criterion is not applicable.
9. The application is in substantial compliance with the applicable standards set forth in the
Architectural and Site Design ManuaG
The Architectural and Site Design Manual does not apply to single and two family dwelling
units.
Staff finds this criterion is not applicable.
IV. STAFF CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Having found the application in compliance with the majority of the review criteria, staff recommends
APPROVAL of a 13 -foot variance (43.3%) from the minimum front yard setback requirement of 30
feet for an accessory structure on property zoned R-1 located at 3390 Oak Street. Staff has found that
there are unique circumstances attributed to this request that would warrant approval of a variance.
Therefore, staff recommends approval for the following reasons:
1. The variance would not alter the essential character of the locality.
2. The variance supports a substantial investment in the property.
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3. The topographical condition creates a unique difficulty for the best placement of pool
equipment.
4. The granting of the variance would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other
property or improvements in the neighborhood.
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EXHIBIT 3: SITE PHOTOS
View of the property looking southeast from 34th Place. The pump house location is indicated by
the white arrow. (Photo courtesy ofLisa Ritchie).
View of the property looking south from 34th Place. The pump house location is indicated by the
white arrow. (Photo courtesy of Lisa Ritchie)
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EXHIBIT 5: CRITERIA RESPONSES
1. On the contrary, the pool and pool equipment house will only increase the value of the
residence and the surrounding properties. The Pool equipment house will have matching
window, veneer and roofing as the residence. Pool equipment house will not exceed height
requirements and will only be 14' in diameter ( building is a hexagon in shape), will also
have complete landscaping around said equipment house including uprightjuniper trees to
"soften" the structures look.
2. See above, The "Character" of this area will only be enhanced by the quality of the
craftsmanship and the landscaping around it.
3. Without the variance it is quite possible the entire project would be in jeopardy, yes we
could still put all the equipment on a concrete slab and put a small fence or shrubs around it,
but the equipmentwould still be unsightly, exposed to the elements and may be heard more
easily. With the structure proposed we would eliminate these possible issues and have an
attractive equipment house. I will further explain the possible project " in Jeopardy"
statement in following responses.
4. (should answer questions 5-7 as well) Several Topographical issues limited us in picking this
proposed spotfor the equipment house... 1. Drainage is the main reason, the south and east
sides of the back yard is where the drainage of the entire yard flows from south to north
through their yard and this moisture accumulates from all neighbors from the south and
once it reaches my clients yard it is substantial... to the point they have a dry river bed built
with cobble stone to accommodate this moisture flow through their yard. ALL other
locations that equipment house could fit in yard would be in these drainage areas and would
be disruptive to neighborhoods existing WORKING drainage. 2. The proposed area is the only
spot in the back yard that is similar the pool's elevation, which is critical for the pool's
equipment to work at its most efficiently ability. Any major grade changes between pool
and pool equipment cause issues in pump performance and efficacy. The proposed location
is also farthest away from any neighbor sharing a property line with my client, eliminating
any direct view of pool equipment house from any connecting property line neighbor. All
other areas in back yard that would be possible alternative locations for pool equipment
house would also require avariance.
5. There would be no hardship to anyone if the requestfor the variance is granted, on the
contrary there would be a hardship to the property owner without the variance. Property
owner wou Id have the difficulty and hardship on maintaining and securing the unprotected
pool equipmentfromthe elements, vandalism, and "attractive nuisance".
6. This Pool equipment structure will not create any security, inju ry or intrusion to other in the
neighborhood. Nor would it create a problem with congestion in traffic, block existing light
or impair anyone's hearing. On the contrary to all these concerns, this structure will be able
to be securely looked at all times ( eliminate " attractive nuisance" issues), sound proof and
low enough not to create sun or artificial light to be obstructed. Also, structure in no way will
create traffic congestion or block the view of traffic. As I stated in answer #1, we believe
requestfor variance if granted will only increase our clients and surrounding properties
property value.
7. Our request for a variance is not a unique issue for my client, all the properties in this
neighborhood would have a hard time fitting a structure we are requesting to build and stay
out of their easements as well.
Please don't hesitate to contact me with request for further details or more information,
Michael Bowen
Project Manager
Designs By Sundown
303.596.1116
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EXHIBIT 6: RENDERING
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POSTING CERTIFICATION
CASE NO. WA -17-05
DEADLINE FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS:
residing at ; j V 6)
as the applicant for Case No.
Mav 11. 2017
(name)
(address) (�
WA -17-05 hereby certify that I have posted the sign for
Public Notice at 3390 Oak Street
(location)
on this day of JVA I A and do hereby certify that said sign has been
posted and remained in place for ten (10) days prior to and including the deadline for written
comments regarding this case. The sign was posted in the position shown on the map below.
Signature:
NOTE: This form must be submitted to the Commur%6 Development Department for this case
and will be placed in the applicant's case file.
MAP
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PUBLIC POSTING REQUIREMENTS
One sign must be posted per street frontage. In addition, the following requirements
must be met:
■ The sign must be located within the property boundaries.
■ The sign must be securely mounted on a flat surface.
■ The sign must be elevated a minimum of thirty (30) inches from ground.
■ The sign must be visible from the street without obstruction.
■ The sign must be legible and posted for ten (10) continuous days prior to and
including the deadline for written comments [sign must be in place until 5pm on
May 11, 2017]
It is the applicant's responsibility to certify that these requirements have been met and
to submit a completed Posting Certification Form to the Community Development
Department.
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MUNITY DEVELOPMENT
City of Wheat Ridge Municipal Building 7500 W. 29`h Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-8001 P: 303.235.2846 F: 303.235.2857
LETTER NOTICE
May 2, 2017
Dear Property Owner:
This is to inform you of Case No. WA -17-05, a request for approval of a 13 -foot
variance (43.3%) from the minimum front yard setback requirement of 30 -feet for
an accessory structure on property located at 3390 Oak Street and zoned
Residential -One (R-1). The attached aerial photo identifies the location of the
variance request.
The applicant for this case is requesting a variance eligible for administrative
review per section 26-115.0 of the Municipal Code to be granted by the Zoning
Administrator without need for a public hearing. Prior to the rendering of a
decision, all adjacent property owners are required to be notified of the request.
If you have any questions, please contact the Planning Division at 303-235-2846 or
if you would like to submit comments concerning this request, please do so in
writing by 5:00 p.m. on May 12, 2017.
Thank you.
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From: Mike Bowen
To: Zackary Wallace
Cc: Adam Hallauer
Subject: 3390 Oak Street Variance request
Date: Friday, April 21, 2017 12:46:20 PM
Zach,
Here are the answers to the Review Criteria that you gave me to review:
1. On the contrary, the pool and pool equipment house will only increase the value of the
residence and the surrounding properties. The Pool equipment house will have matching
window, veneer and roofing as the residence. Pool equipment house will not exceed height
requirements and will only be 14' in diameter ( building is a hexagon in shape), will also
have complete landscaping around said equipment house including upright juniper trees to
"soften" the structures look.
2. See above, The "Character" of this area will only be enhanced by the quality of the
craftsmanship and the landscaping around it.
3. Without the variance it is quite possible the entire project would be in jeopardy, yes we
could still put all the equipment on a concrete slab and put a small fence or shrubs around it,
but the equipment would still be unsightly, exposed to the elements and may be heard more
easily. With the structure proposed we would eliminate these possible issues and have an
attractive equipment house. I will further explain the possible project " in Jeopardy"
statement in following responses.
4. (should answer questions 5-7 as well) Several Topographical issues limited us in picking this
proposed spot for the equipment house... 1. Drainage is the main reason, the south and east
sides of the back yard is where the drainage of the entire yard flows from south to north
through their yard and this moisture accumulates from all neighbors from the south and
once it reaches my clients yard it is substantial... to the point they have a dry river bed built
with cobble stone to accommodate this moisture flow through their yard. ALL other
locations that equipment house could fit in yard would be in these drainage areas and would
be disruptive to neighborhoods existing WORKING drainage. 2. The proposed area is the only
spot in the back yard that is similar the pool's elevation, which is critical for the pool's
equipment to work at its most efficiently ability. Any major grade changes between pool
and pool equipment cause issues in pump performance and efficacy. The proposed location
is also farthest away from any neighbor sharing a property line with my client, eliminating
any direct view of pool equipment house from any connecting property line neighbor. All
other areas in back yard that would be possible alternative locations for pool equipment
house would also require a variance.
5. There would be no hardship to anyone if the request for the variance is granted, on the
contrary there would be a hardship to the property owner without the variance. Property
owner would have the difficulty and hardship on maintaining and securing the unprotected
pool equipmentfrom the elements, vandalism, and "attractive nuisance".
6. This Pool equipment structure will not create any security, injury or intrusion to other in the
neighborhood. Nor wouId it create a problem with congestion in traffic, block existing light
or impair anyone's hearing. On the contrary to all these concerns, this structure will be able
to be securely looked at all times ( eliminate " attractive nuisance" issues), sound proof and
low enough not to create sun or artificial light to be obstructed. Also, structure in no way will
create traffic congestion or block the view of traffic. As I stated in answer #1, we believe
request for variance if granted will only increase our clients and surrounding properties
property value.
Our request for a variance is not a unique issue for my client, all the properties in this
neighborhood would have a hard time fitting a structure we are requesting to build and stay
out of their easements as well.
Please don't hesitate to contact me with request for further details or more information,
Michael Bowen
Project Manager
Designs By Sundown
303.596.1116
Roy A. Martin, Jr. May 6, 2017
3390 Oak St.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
To City Planning Department of Wheat Ridge,
This letter serves to certify that W. Kathryn Martin and Roy A. Martin, Jr., have engaged
Designs By Sundown and their representative, Mike Bowen, to obtain a variance on our
behalf. The variance is sought from the City of Wheat Ridge for the placement of a
swimming pool mechanical shed on our property located at: 3390 Oak Street, Wheat
Ridge, CO, 80033.
Signed,
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Roy . Martin, Jr.
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LAND USE CASE PROCESSING APPLICATION
Community Development Department
m 1Gc 7500 West 291h Avenue • Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 • Phone (303) 235-2846
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Applicant
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Owner
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Contact
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Email
Email
(The person listed as contact will be contacted to answer questions regarding this application, provide additional information when necessary, post
public hearing signs, will receive a copy of the staff report prior to Public Hearing, and shall be responsible for forwarding all verbal and written
communication to applicant and owner.)
Location of request (address): 33,30 Q-yt� $Vv e c
Type of action requested (check one or more of the actions listed below which pertain to your request):
O Change of Zone or Zone Conditions O Special Use Permit O Subdivision — specify type:
O Planned Development (ODP, SDP) O Conditional Use Permit O Administrative (up to 3 lots)
O Planned Building Group O Site Plan O Minor (4 or 5 lots)
O�Temporary Use, Building, Sign O Concept Plan O Major (6 or more lots)
Variance/Waiver (from Section 26-_____) O Right of Way Vacation 0`Other:
Detailed description of request: Ye 4 L. , It C/,P1 v I c+ , c C ('(��V j"Ll—r G1 v s c
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I certify that the information and exhibits herewith submitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that in
filing this application, 1 am acting with the knowledge and consent of those persons listed above, without whose consent
the requested action cannot lawfully be accomplished. Applicants other than owners must submit power-of-attorney
from the owner which approved of this action on his behalf. i TAMARA D ODEAN
Notarized Signature of Applicant_
State of Colorado } ss
County of �pS'SQ� e�,pr�
The foregoing instrument (Land Use Proce:
by Ckae 5 Qo�a2n
Notary Public
To be filled out by staff:
Date received 5-1ff-177
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NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF COLORADO
NOTARY ID 20164015481
COMMISSION EXPIRES APRIL
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was acknowledged by me this /T day of f , k , 2017
My commission expires C1 -/,?2/202
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