NARI Atlanta, the local chapter of the National Association for the Remodeling Industry, will present its eighth annual Tour of Remodeled Homes Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Four private homes transformed by NARI Atlanta members throughout Atlantas northern suburbs (Buckhead, Dunwoody and Roswell) will be open to the public, with the remodeling teams on hand to discuss each project and answer questions. The tour is self-guided and will be held rain or shine. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the tour, and are available at http://www.atlantaremodelingtour.com.

Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Habitat for Humanity ReStore in metro Atlanta, which accepts donations of used furniture, home improvement items, appliances and surplus building supplies for resale at a deep discount to the public. Funds generated support the work of partnering Habitat affiliates throughout the citys suburban counties.

I am delighted to welcome Habitat ReStore as this years nonprofit partner for the NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes, NARI Atlanta Executive Director Jesse Morado said in a news release. Their metro Atlanta Habitat affiliates bring together skilled remodelers, home builders, volunteers and donors to create high-quality, low-cost homes for working families throughout 12 suburban counties, and the ReStores help fund this important work. NARI Atlanta is proud to support this organization with the proceeds from our annual Tour of Remodeled Homes.

Tour homes include the following:

Distinctive Remodeling Solutions (home in Buckhead): Built in 1956 and with numerous additions and renovations in the following years, this home has been transformed from tired to refreshed. The dated floor plan and disconnected updates were flawlessly brought together for the specific requirements of the current owners. New features include a private entrance to the master suite, which includes an office, bedroom and updated master bath. Unfinished attic space was transformed into a teenagers retreat. A new mudroom entry and expanded laundry area are located off the fully renovated kitchen, while the sunny family room boasts a custom entertainment center, wet bar and direct access to new outdoor living space.

Harbour Towne Construction Inc. (home in Dunwoody): The home had a large, unfinished basement that was ideal for transformation into a multi-functional space. The owners wanted to use the area to entertain family and friends, so Harbour Towne created a home theater with a raised seating platform and acoustic panels; a full-service wet bar with a copper sink, refrigerator, dishwasher, wine chiller and microwave; a fully outfitted exercise room and a guest suite with a bedroom, walk-in closet and a bathroom.

Master Home Remodelers (home in Roswell): The owner of this home is a professional interior designer who wanted her kitchen to boast timeless, classical design. The renovated kitchen now features Linen color painted, furniture-quality beaded inset cabinetry, Calcutta Gold marble countertops with a marble backsplash, a three-inch thick mitered island countertop, fully integrated appliances with matching panels and state-of-the-art-interior accessories. The stately wood hood over the range top, along with brass side sconces create a unique focal point. This kitchen mixes chrome and brass fixtures, varying countertop heights, dark stained wood floors and light painted walls to create a perfect balance of symmetry, textures and color.

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Oneida Builders (home in Dunwoody): This kitchen renovation focuses on mindful design that functions efficiently for the homeowners. Oneida Builders and Mast Cabinetry collaborated to blend visual texture with clean, modern simplicity. The blacksplash was inspired by Italian mosaics and is a custom radiant blend of glass tile. The space features a unique, U-shaped island, a custom heat-resistant wall cabinet to house a TV above the cook top, a relaxing coffee bar and a full bar with a baby grand piano. To create a more open feel to the kitchen/entertaining area, a large fixed-glass window was installed overlooking a beautiful new deck.

Bonus location: Dove Studio Kitchen & Bath, 1570 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 740, Roswell. Dove Studio will open its doors to tour ticket holders the day of the tour and will offer indoor and outdoor cooking demonstrations and food tastings every half-hour during the day.

Information and tickets: http://www.atlantaremodelingtour.com

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Feeling pressed for space? The solution might be right under your feet.

Finished basements are a low-cost way to add resale value to your home at a fraction of what it costs to build up or out. And while they certainly come with risks, including leaks, most of these obstacles can be avoided with a little research and planning.

Finished basements have steadily become among the most popular renovation projects during the past two decades, according to surveys conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). About 30 percent of contractors report it as the top homeowner request, following kitchen and bath remodels (about 80 percent) and additions (40 to 50 percent). Many home experts attribute that to todays volatile real estate market.

For lots of people, moving just isnt an option right now, said Karen Vidal, a partner in the Los Angeles firm Design Vidal. They want to squeeze as much out of their current homes as they can.

Vince Butler, a former chairman of the NAHB who works for Butler Brothers in Clifton, Va., says that most home basement renovations take one to two months to complete and cost between $50,000 and $75,000. Additions often cost twice that yet have lower returns on investment because they add less space. In 2017, Remodeling magazines annual Cost vs. Value survey reported that the average basement remodel cost $71,000, with the potential added value estimated at $50,000.

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Butler calls basements the low-hanging fruit of home renovations: Theyre fairly simple, the bones are usually there, and you can knock it out in a summer.

Youve already got floors, walls and a ceiling. Most of the time, youre just adding finishes to an existing box, said James Crisp, a principal at Crisp Architects in Millbrook, N.Y., who has helped clients transform their basements into gyms, wine cellars, pubs, soundproof playrooms and state-of-the-art home theaters.

You can do almost anything so long as you secure the permit, he said. Really, just about the only thing you cant do is a sunroom.

If youre considering a basement remodel, youll need to hire a contractor to look at your plumbing and heating systems, identify any red flags, and help you crunch the numbers. That can get complicated, so here are some key things and a few tricks to making the most of a dark and dingy room.

First, its a good idea to familiarize yourself with local building codes, even if you plan on hiring a professional to carry out the project. Different renovations require different permits and inspections, so having a sense of the rules will help you settle on a realistic timeline. Check your countys website for guidelines. (A tip: Construction permits can be terribly dense, so when its time to file, many homeowners have their contractor, designer or architect submit on their behalf.)

If you plan to turn your basement into a rental unit, be prepared to meet a separate set of requirements that, at a minimum, include a separate exit or point of egress and bathroom. Crisp called the cost difference a big leap, especially when you consider how tenants affect your mortgage rate and taxes, along with regular maintenance.

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Clients often dont realize how involved it is to make a unit legal, said Bruce Wentworth, owner of architectural firm Wentworth, of Chevy Chase, Md. I tell folks its only worth it if theyre committed to renting long-term, he said. If not, keep it for yourself.

Home offices are less of an undertaking, depending on how much traffic youre expecting. When her company moved from an awkward office to a 1,400-square-foot open-plan home basement two years ago, Cathleen Gruver spearheaded the horse-country-inspired redesign.

The old space didnt have an area for us to come and work together, so this was an opportunity to solve that problem, she said. In fact, Gruver suggests that anyone tackling a renovation ask two questions to stay on track: What isnt working, and how will this solve it?

In Gruvers new offices, the walls are lined with custom cabinetry that doubles as desks. Theres a large round table in the center of the room for meetings that, fittingly, makes for a family-around-the-dinner-table feel. Gruver used light paint colors to make the space feel airy and added a $7,000 wet bar and full bathroom for resale flexibility ($18,000). All told, the redesign cost $73,000, or about $52 per square foot. She estimates that it would have amounted to closer to $75 per square foot, but trade discounts and a long line of family contractors helped keep costs low.

Her favorite trick: Splurge on statement pieces like a chandelier or small areas like the shower floor. You need less of it, so you can opt for something nicer, she said.

For families that want an out-of-the-way space for kids to play, the basement can be a great rec room. Some designers have found clever ways to up the ante. In 2010, Melanie Morris, an interior designer in Brookville, N.Y., turned her basement into an indoor hockey rink for her three sons, ages 7, 11 and 13. The surrounding walls are hidden storage closets, and the rink is made out of poured rubber, a custom alternative to rubber mats.

Basement flooring should never be an afterthought, she said. Dont make that mistake. It should be able to weather leaks, floods, condensation. And if you have kids, it should be able to take a beating.

Regardless of what you plan to do with the room, Crisp agrees that its crucial to install water-resistant flooring. He recommends installing a moisture barrier on top of the concrete or using wood grain ceramic tiles on the concrete. Gruver used vinyl flooring, which is water-resistant, durable and cost-effective. If it scratches, you just peel that plank up and put a new one down, she said.

As cool and calm as designers sound, its hard not to wonder whether basements test their patience. Along with fickle floors and leaky pipes, most basements have low ceilings (the average height is seven feet) and little to no natural light. Thin-lined, low-profile furniture will help the room feel more spacious, and if adding windows is too costly, layer light throughout the area with lamps, sconces and track lighting.

Finally, nearly all basements are interrupted by at least one bulky beam or interior column that so often sits in the middle of the room. If thats the case with your basement, whatever you do, dont remove it. Its supporting your house. Instead, follow Wentworths lead and use strategic decorating to trick the eye.

When he was hired to turn the basement of a 1920s rowhouse into a play space for a family in 2011, he had to design around two awkward beams that flanked the planned seating area. As a solution, he covered them and a few surrounding ducts, pipes and wires with drywall to make them look like structural columns. Then, he painted them charcoal gray and lined them with thin strips of birch plywood for a dose of architectural flair.

Now its the most interesting part of the room, he said.

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MANKATO Despite a little uncertainty over a large price tag, the Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners plans to move ahead with plans to renovate and add onto the county's government center on South Fifth Street.

Commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday morning in support of a resolution on the project.

The project comes after three years of work by county officials. It's split into four parts: $7.3 million to replace the center's parking ramp, $7.5 million for a 38,000 square-foot addition to the government center, $6.3 million for renovation costs, and $2.7 million for design, testing and other associated costs. Blue Earth County will pay for the project using a combination of borrowed money and funding reserves.

The county is embarking on the project to free up more space for departments and growing resident service needs. The new building will help bring together multiple departments in one central location, which will free up space at the nearby historical courthouse.

To that end, the county will replace its current 220-spot parking ramp with a 340-spot parking structure, along with some additional parking spots along the street. The new two-story addition to the south of the building also will include an unfinished basement, which will house a shower and potential gym equipment for county workers.

The renovations will address current and upcoming maintenance issues at the 60-year-old government center, according to County Administrator Bob Meyer.

"Because we are going to be doing an extensive remodeling, it is an opportunity to not only bring it up to code but address some of the deficiencies that we're likely to be faced with in the near future regardless," Meyer told the board Tuesday morning.

Several commissioners initially balked at the project's high price. In response, county officials have cut about $500,000 out of the project's cost estimate. Commissioner Drew Campbell hopes the county continues to look for savings as construction continues, while Commissioner Will Purvis said he was undecided on the project up until a day or two before Tuesday's meeting.

Commissioner Vance Stuehrenberg cast the lone dissenting vote. Though Stuehrenberg supports most of the project, he took issue with the $1.1 million basement that's part of the addition plans. Stuehrenberg tried to separate out the addition from other plans through several motions and amendments but didn't get support from the rest of the board.

Stuehrenberg is concerned the basement represents a waste of taxpayer money because it won't be utilized right away and more space would be opened up in other county buildings.

"I don't believe we need this $1 million basement underneath our new building," he said. "I believe it's not right to be charging our constituents, our taxpayers, levies that end up to be about a 3 percent levy to put an extra basement underneath there."

Other commissioners and county officials pointed out putting a basement in during construction now is cheaper than a future project to put in a basement. Representatives from architecture firm ISG said a full basement would only require digging down 4 to 5 additional feet from the building's foundation without one, and would be cheaper per square inch compared to other parts of the building. In addition, the basement will remain largely unfinished until the county needs more space in the future.

"This is not an easy task," Commissioner Kip Bruender said. "Nobody likes to spend this kind of money. But it's an infrastructure piece that we have to have."

Bruender agreed building the basement now compared to even three years in the future would save the county money and represents a better opportunity than potentially adding a third floor in the future.

Construction is set to start next spring and run through the next year.

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Jonathan Porter has seen his share of pets walk through wet concrete poured by his construction company, but when he checked on a basement floor last week, he could only laugh at a sight he'd never witnessed.

Standing in the middle of a wet concrete floor with a panic-stricken look was Izzadora Millaway, 2, wondering how to get herself out of this mess.

"I looked inside and about 25 feet away from me I see this child standing dead center, and she had a look on her face that was priceless,'' Porter told TODAY. "She didn't know whether to back up or move forward."

"We were kind of taken aback by the whole situations, and we figured Jonathan was going to be extremely irritated because they were working hard, but it was comical,'' Izzadora's mother, Sara Millaway, told TODAY.

Porter, the owner of Porter Concrete Construction Company, had poured the concrete with his four-man crew about 45 minutes earlier in the basement of the Millaways' home in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Porter is also a member of the local fire and rescue team and had left to assist with a nearby automobile accident after pouring the concrete. When he returned, he was telling Izzadora's parents about the accident when the little girl heard them talking outside and wanted to see what the fuss was about.

She was upstairs with her brother, Colten, 3, and sister, Tapanga, 14, along with their grandmother when she sneaked away. There are no doors between the upstairs and the basement because of the remodeling work, so Izzadora walked right down the stairs and across the wet concrete while trying to make her way outside.

"To her, I guess it was just squishy on her toes and she was going to keep walking until she found us,'' Millaway said.

"When I saw her, I said, 'Oh my God,''' Porter said. "I told her to stand right there. Her parents looked like they were going to get irate, but it was just funny."

"They had just poured that section, so I was hoping that it wouldn't dry that quickly,'' Millaway said. "Had they already left, I probably would've had to call 911 because we didn't know what to do."

Porter had them take a picture of Izzadora standing in the concrete as a keepsake before washing her feet off with detergent and water. He then poured concrete over Izzadora's trail and left a small section where he immortalized the footprints of Izzadora and Colten in the corner of the room as a memory for the family.

As far as Izzadora learning her lesson, the jury is still out.

"Probably not,'' Millaway said. "She's probably going to do it again the next time she sees some. I think she enjoyed it. She stood there like it was fun."

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A 4-year-old Colorado girl enlisted some professional help to ensure her new home was monster free.

A 4-year-old Colorado girl enlisted some professional help to ensure her new home was monster free.

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The European heat wave has been worst for animals from the north.

The European heat wave has been worst for animals from the north.

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A Caroline County woman who was in kidney failure was given the gift of a lifetime in June by her co-worker: a kidney.

A Caroline County woman who was in kidney failure was given the gift of a lifetime in June by her co-worker: a kidney.

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The boys grandmother says he has a big personality and learned to fist-bump at 18 months.

The boys grandmother says he has a big personality and learned to fist-bump at 18 months.

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"This little girl was trying to go see her mom and dad, so she came from upstairs to the basement to find them," leaving her footprints behind her.

"This little girl was trying to go see her mom and dad, so she came from upstairs to the basement to find them," leaving her footprints behind her.

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Home owners Charles Wintrub and Tammy Davis with Zuul, the family pet in Stamford.

Home owners Charles Wintrub and Tammy Davis with Zuul, the family pet in Stamford.

An exterior photo of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An exterior photo of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

The sitting room at 35 Verplank Ave. in Stamford.

The sitting room at 35 Verplank Ave. in Stamford.

Charles Wintrub stands in his dream kitchen at his Verplank home (exterior on left) on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Charles Wintrub stands in his dream kitchen at his Verplank home (exterior on left) on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Home owners Charles Wintrub and Tammy Davis on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Home owners Charles Wintrub and Tammy Davis on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An exterior photo of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An exterior photo of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An exterior photo of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An exterior photo of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An exterior of the backyard of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An exterior of the backyard of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An exterior of the backyard of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An exterior of the backyard of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An interior view of the dining room of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An interior view of the dining room of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An interior view of the guest bedroom of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An interior view of the guest bedroom of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An interior view of the master bedroom of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An interior view of the master bedroom of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An interior view of the guest bathroom of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An interior view of the guest bathroom of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An interior view of the third floor bedroom of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An interior view of the third floor bedroom of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

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An interior view of bathroom of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An interior view of a finished basement at 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An interior view of a finished basement at 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An interior view of a finished basement at 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An interior view of a finished basement at 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

A early 1920's fire extinguisher, original to the home at 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

A early 1920's fire extinguisher, original to the home at 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An interior view of a sitting room of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An interior view of a sitting room of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An interior view of a sitting room of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

An interior view of a sitting room of 35 Verplank Avenue on Friday, July 19, 2017 in Stamford, Connecticut.

Couple converts Shippan Point colonial into house of their dreams

STAMFORD It started with an oven and quickly escalated.

Tammy Davis and Chuck Wintrub did not expect remodeling their kitchen to accommodate a fancy new appliance would mean the beginning of a full renovation to their turn-of-the-century Verplank Avenue home.

But thats how these things often go.

Now, eight years after turning the Shippan Point colonial into their dream house, Davis and Wintrub are happily doing it all over again in Boulder, Colo. The couple is moving out west to be near their son and his wife, who are expecting their first child in the fall.

Id rather be with grandchildren, Wintrub said. We can build another home of our dreams.

At the onset of their real estate hunt nearly 20 years ago, the couple initially set their sights on North Stamford, where Wintrub was raised. They were not expecting to fall in love with a 1910 house a block from the lapping shore.

Shippan has that effect on people, and its easy to see why.

Here the lot is flat, the neighbors are fabulous and theres only one way in, which I think builds a community, he said.

The couple undertook some early renovation projects, like finishing the basement into a comfy den for their two sons, who were 9 and 10 when the family moved across town in 1998.

What was cool is that all their friends would come over and hang out here. They were great kids and we knew exactly what they were up to, Wintrub said.

No, we knew exactly where they were, Davis corrected.

We had a sense of what they were up to, her husband said. They were good kids.

The basement has a built-in refrigerator and shelves, not to mention a wine cellar for the adults and and a cut-out under the stairs for Fido. Or in this case its Gozer, the familys last dog.

Their current pooch, Zuul (Ghostbusters figures heavily into the family narrative) prefers the yard, a flawlessly manicured third of an acre where Davis and Wintrub have hosted several outdoor movie nights. Guests were invited to viewings of Chinatown and To Kill a Mockingbird under the stars, the salty breeze from the water cooling them on balmy summer nights.

We would have people come in their PJs and bring a lawn chair, Davis said.

The interior of 35 Verplank is just as conducive to entertaining. With twin ovens and six burners, the Bluestar range that launched their renovation is used to cook for upward of 30 guests. A wall-mounted TV overlooks the 12-foot granite island. Theres a formal dining room with speakers tucked into the ceiling.

I love to cook. Thats my hobby, said Wintrub, chairman of Stamford-based Catalyst Marketing. We love to do Sunday night dinners. When I cook all day, I like to watch football, so we set the kitchen up around me being able to cook and watch football.

The upstairs guest bedroom opens onto one of two second-floor porches. The one off that room is the cocktail porch, while the one off the master suite is for drinking coffee, the couple likes to say. When the trees are barren, the shoreline is visible from the upper stories. The couple had a front-row seat for Hurricane Sandy rolling in back in October 2012, drinks in hand.

Wintrub and Davis will cherish these memories when they leave their five-bedroom, five-bathroom, 4,400-square-foot home, on the market for $1.45 million, and move into dream house No. 2.

Standing in his perfect kitchen, once a porch, and scratching the dogs head, Wintrub said simply, Dreams change.

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BoulderBuilding construction permits over $10,000 in value that were approved in Boulder between Jun. 26, 2017 to Jul. 2, 2017. Listed below are: the case number; address; total project valuation; owner name; contractor (if applicable); and description.

PMT2016-04527 4465 Martin Drive; $175,951.07; Sally Anderson and Chad Faubus; Addition of second floor to single-family residence and remodel of existing portions of residence. Resulting home to have 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and upstairs wet bar. New design team and plans, new review required.

PMT2017-01473 302 Pearl St.; $75,464.96; James Company Enterprises Ltd.; Tenant remodel of a commercial retail building, lower level of 2-story structure, 1,712 square feet. Exterior scope of work to include new accessible ramp on west side of building. Scope includes minor MEP.**Change of Scope, remove proposed ADA ramp on west side of building, no exterior work in scope.**

PMT2017-01605 2330 Panorama Ave.; $750,000.00; Craig and Huong Christensen; Fuentes Design; New Construction of a single-family residence to include two stories over crawl space with an attached 2-car garage. the residence includes 2,989 square feet of conditioned square feet on two levels, attached garage is 486 square feet with a 179 square foot unconditioned loft for storage. Scope includes associated MEP (heat pump and mini-split systems), 3.5 baths, 3 bedrooms (1 on main level, 2 upstairs), and two exterior decks over main level coverage. See HIS2016-00245 and PMT2017-00362 for historic review and demolition.

PMT2017-01724 1327 Sixth St.; $389,566.00; Kelley and Cameron Boyd; Addition of 1,412 square feet and 139 remodel of square feet to existing single-family dwelling. To include new covered patio and second story deck in the rear yard. Dwelling unit in rear yard studio removed through PMT2017-00692.

PMT2017-01924 2560 55th St.; $110,000.00; P7 Upi; Sand Construction LLC; Permit to add a new exterior patio area on existing second floor roof level, east elevation of Building C. Includes new paver tile system and new access door/glazing at third floor entrance to new patio. Reference PMT2017-00032 and Minor Modification ADR2017-00099.

PMT2017-02172 4801 Riverbend Road; $27,028,000.00; Community Hospital; Wyatt Construction Co., Inc.; NEW - Boulder Community Health Medical Pavilion. Project includes a new, 3-story, 55 foot tall, approximately 70,434 square feet medical pavilion and associated site development. First floor to be finished under separate permit. Reference LUR2016-00038, LUR2016-00039, LUR2016-00040, LUR2017-00002, PMT2016-04422, PMT2017-01140, PMT2017-02173, TEC2017-00001, TEC2017-00003.

PMT2017-02173 4865 Riverbend Road; $16,174,351.29; Community Hospital; Wyatt Construction Co., Inc.; New Boulder Community Health Parking garage. Project includes a new, single story, parking garage with 409 spaces and a 4,829 square foot retail wrap. Generator and fuel storage located within parking structure; Will serve 4801 Riverband. Reference LUR2016-00038, LUR2017-00002, PMT2016-04422, PMT2016-05272, PMT2017-01143, PMT2017-02172, TEC2017-00001, TEC2017-00003.

PMT2017-02301 350 Ponca Place; $15,990.00; Frasier Meadows; Frasier Meadows Manor; UNIT 164-Modify existing Type B dwelling unit as shown. Scope to include kitchen remodel and provide new 100 amp service panel.

PMT2017-02390 2245 Grape Ave.; $87,000.00; Paul and Janette Bradley; Construction of new patio slab and replacing existing patio cover with new, larger cover. Scope to also include interior remodeling of the dining room, kitchen and remodeling (2) bathrooms, one on the main level and one in the basement. Dining room to be expanded and one bedroom removed. Associated MEP's covered within the scope of this permit.

PMT2017-02457 1901 63rd St.; $195,694.00; Boulder County; Fischer Construction Inc.; Permit for the replacement of the material sorting machinery at the Material Recovery Facility for the Boulder County Recycling Center. Scope of submittal includes new superstructure inside the building to support the new sorting equipment. Electrical and mechanical work to be submitted under separate permit.

PMT2017-02516 1730 38th St.; $35,948.85; Bobcat Properties; Elton R Construction, LLC; Tenant remodel of 511 square feet in existing 4,094 square foot tenant space for Scintec Corp. Scope to include creation of an ADA compliant restroom and addition of a conference room. Use to include assembly/packaging of atmospheric wind, temperature and turbulence measuring equipment and associated office space.

PMT2017-02760 4300 Hanover Ave.; $15,469.00; Loraine Burger; Egress, Inc. - Dischner Construction; Installation of three egress windows and two window wells. Width of existing windows to remain unchanged.

PMT2017-02763 1470 Ithaca Drive; $40,200.00; Abby Benson; Velocity Enterprises; Remodel on main level to include reconfiguration of bedrooms, kitchen, relocation of laundry room to basement, relocation of door from garage to kitchen, and replacement of windows on main level. Scope includes associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.

PMT2017-02771 2905 17th St.; $12,500.00; David Huizinga and Tony Kimbiris; Owner contractor-Scope includes rewire of residence to include installation of new can lights, replacement of plumbing fixtures in (1) basement and (2)upper level bathrooms, and electrical service change.

PMT2017-02776 2040 Pearl St. 4; $22,500.00; Jonathan and Meredith Campbell; Kitchen remodel on main floor; removal/replacement of cabinets, r/r appliances, relocate kitchen sink to new island, add supplemental sink along west wall, remove linen closet, replace two windows in existing openings. No structural changes or modifications proposed or authorized.

PMT2017-02820 2865 Iliff St.; $35,000.00; Stuart and Caroline Broome; Modafferi Construction, Inc.; Construction of a new, 425 square foot, low deck (below 30 inches in height and no hand railing) at the NW corner of the existing single-family home. Construction of a new, 48 square foot, elevated deck, at the NE corner of the existing single-family home. Construction and installation per engineer's specifications. No associated MEP's covered within the scope of this permit.

PMT2017-02825 2507 Broadway 7; $19,450.00; Rhonda Swenson; Leading Edge Construction Inc.; Replacement of beam under existing two family structure in accordance with design approved by Coyle Structural Inspection Engineering, Inc. dated 6/29/17. No exterior modifications have been approved through this permit. Modifications which impact the exterior of the structure will require addition historic review.

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Boulder Building Permits, July 10, 2017 - Boulder Daily Camera

Its funny how a seemingly inconspicuous moment can forever alter the course of someones future.

Just under a year ago Noemi Perez and her two sons, 12-year-old Ventura and 5-year-old Dominic, were living out of boxes on the floor at the Virginian Apartments.

Last Monday the family finally moved into secure affordable housing, available for at least four years, thanks to a random but growing group of community-minded volunteers looking to revitalize Jacksons small-town feel one household at a time.

As their neighbors at the Virginian were evicted to make way for a renovations last year, Perez scrambled to find a new home in Jackson, fearful that she would have to uproot her family and send her boys back to Mexico to live with their grandmother as she continued to work and save money here.

We had nowhere to go, she said. It was very stressful. I cried enough when we had to send our dog Charlie back to Mexico. I couldnt bear the thought of not having Dominic and Ventura with me.

Their fortunes changed while standing around a folding table dispensing lemonade in Phil Baux Park.

I call it my magic lemonade stand, said Wren Fialka, founder of the Spread the Love Commission, a nonprofit that worked with the Perez family to find them stable housing. When I first started going to some of the meetings about housing, everybody was bumping heads. I said, Lets just go do something and lets see whats possible. The response from the community has been truly amazing. Its been one miracle after another, and it all started with the lemonade stand.

Though Fialka has run the Spread the Love Commission for years, it largely focused on providing goods to homeless communities in larger cities like Denver, Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. But during a housing march last July, Fialka heard families speak about their struggles here in Jackson and decided to refocus her efforts closer to home.

Unsure of exactly how to help, Fialka started by hosting a weekly lemonade stand at Phil Baux Park to raise money and awareness for the cause.

While the money helped, what families like the Perezes really needed was a house. As Noemi Perezs search for a new home stretched from days into weeks, she began to consider the possibility of sending her boys back to Mexico.

But I felt in my heart that something good was going to happen, she said. I truly believed it, even during the hard times, because we had such amazing people around us.

The next day, just one day before Ventura and Dominic were scheduled to leave on a bus headed to Mexico, Jackson homeowner Jessica Chambers and her husband, Reed, came to the lemonade stand and mentioned they had an unfinished basement that, with some renovation, could be used to temporarily house the family until the winter. By themselves, however, they were struggling to find the time or money to remodel the space and make it livable.

A lightbulb flashed above Fialkas head.

Immediately she began reaching out to friends in search of volunteers to help in the renovation. Within a couple of days she had a crew of volunteers, a number of businesses willing to donate materials and a plan to move forward.

Though many of the volunteers were far from skilled laborers, everyone did as much or as little as they could.

Jackson Lumber donated drywall and wood flooring. Carpenters volunteered time. Friends painted and sanded. Neighbors offered the use of their trucks. Others donated beds, refrigerators, furniture and clothing. Some simply left a check to help pay for food and other necessities.

This is a win-win for everybody, Chambers said. Were helping the Perez family, but others are helping our family [remodeling our basement]. It takes a village.

In all, Fialka said, 45 people contributed to the cause in some fashion, and two weeks after their meeting at the lemonade stand the Perezes were out of the Virginian Apartments and moved into the Chambers basement.

It was one of the happiest moments of my life, Noemi Perez said. I didnt care where we were or how small it was, just as long as we were able to stay together.

With free labor and cheap materials the Chamberses were able to finish their basement for pennies on the dollar, and, as a result the Perez family was given free rent for the summer.

We manage to manifest all kinds of things for ourselves, even when were not noticing it, Fialka said. If you walk by somebody who looks like theyre having a hard day, ask him how hes doing. Do whatever your comfort level dictates. Buy him a cup of coffee, give him a fist bump, give him a hug. Just start there and that one tiny little thing will create a domino effect.

As word spread, Fialkas list of donators and volunteers grew by the day. One of them, Cindy Budge, initially contacted Fialka to donate appliances. When she came to drop off a refrigerator and saw what was going on, she immediately bought in.

Ive been watching the housing market in Jackson closely going on 15 years saying we have to do something different, she said. Everyone talks about Jackson changing, but Jacksons changed so many times over the years, whos to say enough is enough?

What I miss the most is the community, she said. For people to not be able to find a place to live and have to live in their cars, that is not community. Those people are homeless, and we as a community are saying not my problem.

Despite being as old-time Jackson as it comes, Budge has spurned the idea of no growth and has welcomed change, happy to share this beautiful valley with all who come.

She had been renovating half of her duplex in East Jackson but became sick and had to stop. With volunteer labor, she was able to complete the project and begin to make use of the space. In exchange for the free labor Budge deducted $25 per volunteer hour from the Perez familys rent. As it currently stands the family will get $100 off their rent each month for the next four years.

This is not a charity, Budge said. This is a way of thinking out of the box and trying to come up with some different solutions.

Its a business for me, and I got good value from this, she said, but on the other side of it, money isnt necessarily what drives all of us. Ideally this will motivate other people to think outside of the box to come up with other ways to help out. Until we start addressing the commercial growth going on here with addressing housing, were going to continue to have problems.

Since leaving the Virginian Apartments last September, Perez and her sons have moved three times. Their most recent move, into Budges house, is likely to be the last they will have to endure for years to come.

Its a huge relief, Perez said. I think were all still in shock and havent had a chance to relax and let it sink in. We just feel so lucky to have such amazing people around us. Theyre our angels, and they will always be a part of us. We truly feel a part of this community and like we are valued here. This is my home. Hopefully we can continue doing this for other families.

With the Perez family in secure housing, Fialka and the Spread the Love Commission can focus on building a foundation on which to expand. She has a network of some 70 volunteers and donors from all corners of Jackson, but she needs more.

As a fairly spontaneous creation the Spread the Love Commission had very little outside funding. Fialka basically emptied her savings account including the money she saved for the down payment on a house of her own to see this project through to the end. With nonprofit status she is now focused on building a more fully formed organization to support her efforts supporting others.

This is the only thing I want to do anymore, Fialka said. This is what Ive been searching for my entire life.

For the first time this spring Spread the Love Commission will be part of Old Bills Fun Run for Charities, which will begin collecting donations Aug. 1. Those interested in donating can do so at CFJacksonHole.org/old-bills. Information about the organization can be found at SpreadLoveByGiving.org.

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Family finds a place to live with help of volunteers - Jackson Hole News&Guide

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP The owner of 1 Bald Eagle Island is making substantial improvements to the property through use of his company, Landucci Homes.

According to Nathan Landucci, the remodel started as a window and siding replacement project with plans to replace interior cabinets, trim and floor coverings. As construction ensued, Landucci said he couldnt ignore the potential of the property and knew that everything in the home deserved replacement.

Stillwater-based Landucci Homes specializes in building and remodeling high-end homes. Its claim to fame is hyper-detailed luxury construction, making the choice clear to perform a full and total remodel/restoration of the home.

The restored home is going to be indistinguishable from a brand new home but even better, due to the robust commercial construction-grade materials, design and over-engineered components in the homes foundation and structure, noted the owner. This home is a real diamond in the rough, but not for long since the completion date is slated for mid-June 2018.

A full restoration of the existing structure is approved and a few changes are currently being proposed, which will add to the functionality of living on the island, he added. On Thursday, July 6, the Town Board is slated to review the following four proposed changes:

An existing basement foundation (south facing) is proposed to add a main floor and a partial upper level above the existing foundation so that it matches the house, also providing a more functional layout.

Three south-facing triangle windows are to be removed and squared off, enhancing the exterior elevation and creating a more usable lower level.

A front entry/stoop on the house is proposed where one previously did not exist.

An addition is proposed to the existing garage on the north side of the island for easier egress to the home from the shore, removing the current steep wooden ramp.

This fall, hydro-seeding of low fescue grass and wildflowers will take place on the steep slopes. There are also preliminary plans to replace the septic system within two years due to its noncompliance.

We are excited to put the home back together in a way that is more conducive to the times, Landucci noted. This house is a real beacon; its an important feature of Bald Eagle Lake and the White Bear area; so Im glad we are restoring it the right way.

When asked how he's enjoying island life, Landucci said, It's great; really private with nice views. Watching the sailboats is enjoyable and there's little noise.

He's using a barge to transport materials and trash back and forth to the property. Ramsey County granted permission last month to use an access on West Bald Eagle Boulevard for mooring the floating platform.

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Bald Eagle Island home undergoing major remodel - White Bear Press

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