To: Board of Health
Through: Jennifer Ludwig, Public Health Director, Arapahoe County Public Health
Prepared By:
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Steven Chevalier, Environmental Health Manager (Early Childhood and Environmental Protection), Public Health
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Presenters: Steven Chevalier, Environmental Health Manager (Early Childhood and Environmental Protection), Public Health
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Subject:
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3140 W. Girard Ave. Englewood, CO; OWTS Enforcement
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The purpose of this hearing to inform the Board of Health (BOH) about violations related to a failing septic system at 3140 W Girard Ave, Englewood, CO, identified during a transfer of title inspection during a real estate sale. Due to continued violations, we want to consider the assessment of civil penalties.
We are requesting that the BOH review this case, determine whether penalties should be assessed, and ensure that corrective actions are implemented by the property owner to bring the system into compliance. The Board's guidance is also sought regarding any further actions to be taken if the owner continues to fail in obtaining the necessary use permit or resolving the septic system issues.
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Background and Discussion: The property in question was sold in May 2024 to HousePurchase LLC. There is an existing residence on the site, which is currently being rented. In December 2024, the property owner submitted a proposal to Arapahoe County Public Works to convert the basement of the existing residence into another unit, making the home a duplex, and to add another 8 units to the current site, converting the entire property into a 10-unit complex.
During the transfer of title inspection, ACPH was notified of a failing OWTS on the property. Inspections conducted by two different septic system contractors noted that the tank was failing and, more recently, that a leach field issue exists such that the tank should be pumped every 2-4 weeks. Although the pr...
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