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Columbia County, FL | Permit Details

New Residential Construction Permit
Address 708 SW BLUFF DR
FORT WHITE, FL 32038
Parcel #: 04236-026
Acres: 1.06
Owner: Thomas Larrell, Thomas Laura
Subdivision: Cedar Spring Shores
Zoning: ESA-2
Flood Zone: AE
District: 2
Application #: 57356
Permit #: 000046577
Related Permit:
Submitted: Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Issued: Thursday, February 23, 2023
Expires: Monday, October 30, 2023
Completed: Monday, October 30, 2023
Status: Completed
Septic Release? Yes
Notes:
**MFE 36' CHECK 25' SIDE SETBACK IN FIELD ELEVATION CERTIFICATE REQUIRED PRIOR TO FINAL TO CONFIRM FINISHED FLOOR AND ALL EQUIPMENT 1 FT. ABOVE REQUIRED B.F.E. ELEVATION CERTIFICATE REC'D-- GARAGE EQUIPPED WITH FLOOD VENTS, RESIDENCE FFE 40.8'
Job Details
This is the construction of a Accessory Structure
If Other, explain the use of the structure. Garage with bedroom and no stove. - Power will come from Main Residence
Heated Area (Sqft) 640
Total Area (Sqft) 1440
Stories 2
Building Height 21
Building Code Construction Type V
Building Code Element B
Building Code Occupancy Types Residential
Occupancy Use Title accessory dwelling
Setbacks Front 30'
Setback Side 1 25'
Setback Side 2 25'
Setbacks Rear 75' (river)
Septic# (00-0000) or (X00-000) 22-1000
Service Amps 200
Building Code Edition 2020 Florida Building Code 7th Edition and 2017 National Electrical Code
Elevation regulation Special Flood Hazard Area
Finished floor requirement 36' One foot above FEMA Map Elevation
Requirement needed By Final Inspection
Document needed is an Elevation Certificate for Finished Construction
Document receieved Yes
Fema map number 12023C0488C
Water source Sante Fe
In floodway N
Sealed roof decking options. (Must select one option per FBC 2023 8th Edition) two layers of felt underlayment comply ASTM 0226 Type II or ASTM D4869 Type Ill or IV, or two layers of a synthetic underlayment meeting the performance requirements specified, lapped and fastened as specified.
Review Notes
12/6/2022 Application pending.
12/6/2022 Application submitted by applicant.
12/7/2022 Point Review - On Hold-Incomplete BRITTANY: INCOMPLETE - PLEASE UPLOAD ALL NECESSARY DOCS. 911 PLANS ENERGY CALCS MANUAL J SUB-VF FORM - MISSING - ALSO, PLEASE ADD NAMES OF SUBS IN REQUESTED SUB-CONTRACTORS FIELD CONTRACTOR LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION
12/7/2022 Application Converted Application was converted from Storage Building to New Residential Construction
12/7/2022 Point Review - Printed-Online Application BRITTANY: NEEDED: APPROVED EH PAPERWORK PRODUCT APPROVAL SHEET VAN MERSBREGEN - CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY & WORKER'S COMP CONTRACTOR LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION
12/20/2022 Plan Review - Building Approved BRITTANY: NEEDED: APPROVED EH PAPERWORK CONTRACTOR LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION
12/20/2022 Plan Review - Electrical Approved BRITTANY: NEEDED: APPROVED EH PAPERWORK CONTRACTOR LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION
12/20/2022 Plan Review - Mechanical Approved BRITTANY: NEEDED: APPROVED EH PAPERWORK CONTRACTOR LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION
12/20/2022 Plan Review - Plumbing Approved BRITTANY: NEEDED: APPROVED EH PAPERWORK CONTRACTOR LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION
12/20/2022 Plan Review - Reviewed BRITTANY: NEEDED: APPROVED EH PAPERWORK CONTRACTOR LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION
12/21/2022 Zoning Review - Corrections Needed BRITTANY: POWER MUST COME FROM THE PRIMARY DWELLING - CANNOT BE METERED SEPERATELY NEEDED: APPROVED EH PAPERWORK CONTRACTOR LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION 1' RISE ELEVATION CERTIFICATE NEW SITE PLAN SHOWING A MINIMUM OF 25' SIDE SETBACK ENGINEERED FLOOD VENTS
12/29/2022 Zoning Review - Documents Required BRITTANY: POWER MUST COME FROM THE PRIMARY DWELLING - CANNOT BE METERED SEPERATELY NEEDED: CONTRACTOR LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION 1' RISE ELEVATION CERTIFICATE NEW SITE PLAN SHOWING A MINIMUM OF 25' SIDE SETBACK ENGINEERED FLOOD VENTS
1/3/2023 Zoning Review - Documents Required BRITTANY: POWER MUST COME FROM THE PRIMARY DWELLING - CANNOT BE METERED SEPERATELY NEEDED: CONTRACTOR LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION 1' RISE ELEVATION CERTIFICATE NEW SITE PLAN SHOWING A MINIMUM OF 25' SIDE SETBACK ENGINEERED FLOOD VENTS
1/5/2023 Zoning Review - Documents Required BRITTANY: POWER MUST COME FROM THE PRIMARY DWELLING - CANNOT BE METERED SEPERATELY NEEDED: CONTRACTOR LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION 1' RISE ELEVATION CERTIFICATE NEW SITE PLAN SHOWING A MINIMUM OF 25' SIDE SETBACK ENGINEERED FLOOD VENTS
1/9/2023 Zoning Review - Documents Required BRITTANY: POWER MUST COME FROM THE PRIMARY DWELLING - CANNOT BE METERED SEPERATELY NEEDED: CONTRACTOR LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION 1' RISE ELEVATION CERTIFICATE ENGINEERED FLOOD VENTS
1/17/2023 Zoning Review - Documents Required BRITTANY: POWER MUST COME FROM THE PRIMARY DWELLING - CANNOT BE METERED SEPERATELY NEEDED: CONTRACTOR LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION 1' RISE ELEVATION CERTIFICATE ENGINEERED FLOOD VENTS
1/20/2023 Zoning Review - Documents Required BRITTANY: POWER MUST COME FROM THE PRIMARY DWELLING - CANNOT BE METERED SEPERATELY NEEDED: CONTRACTOR LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION 1' RISE ELEVATION CERTIFICATE
1/23/2023 Zoning Review - Documents Required BRITTANY: POWER MUST COME FROM THE PRIMARY DWELLING - CANNOT BE METERED SEPERATELY NEEDED: CONTRACTOR LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION 1' RISE ELEVATION CERTIFICATE
1/27/2023 Zoning Review - Documents Required BRITTANY: POWER MUST COME FROM THE PRIMARY DWELLING - CANNOT BE METERED SEPERATELY NEEDED: CONTRACTOR LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION 1' RISE ELEVATION CERTIFICATE
2/1/2023 Zoning Review - Documents Required BRITTANY: POWER MUST COME FROM THE PRIMARY DWELLING - CANNOT BE METERED SEPERATELY NEEDED: 1' RISE LETTER ELEVATION CERTIFICATE NEEDED FOR C.O.
2/6/2023 Zoning Review - Documents Required BRITTANY: POWER MUST COME FROM THE PRIMARY DWELLING - CANNOT BE METERED SEPERATELY NEEDED: 1' RISE LETTER ELEVATION CERTIFICATE NEEDED FOR C.O.
2/8/2023 Zoning Review - Documents Required BRITTANY: POWER MUST COME FROM THE PRIMARY DWELLING - CANNOT BE METERED SEPERATELY NEEDED: 1' RISE LETTER ELEVATION CERTIFICATE NEEDED FOR C.O.
2/10/2023 Zoning Review - Reviewed BRITTANY: POWER MUST COME FROM THE PRIMARY DWELLING - CANNOT BE METERED SEPERATELY * A STOVE IS ALLOWED SINCE WE ARE PERMITTING THIS AS AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT. NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE NEEDED FOR C.O.
2/13/2023 Final Review - Reviewed BRITTANY: POWER MUST COME FROM THE PRIMARY DWELLING - CANNOT BE METERED SEPERATELY * A STOVE IS ALLOWED SINCE WE ARE PERMITTING THIS AS AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT. NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE NEEDED FOR C.O.
2/13/2023 Final Review - Reviewed BRITTANY: POWER MUST COME FROM THE PRIMARY DWELLING - CANNOT BE METERED SEPERATELY * A STOVE IS ALLOWED SINCE WE ARE PERMITTING THIS AS AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT. NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE NEEDED FOR C.O.
2/23/2023 Permit Issued Permit #000046577 created and approved.
10/30/2023 Final Review - Reviewed BRITTANY: POWER MUST COME FROM THE PRIMARY DWELLING - CANNOT BE METERED SEPERATELY * A STOVE IS ALLOWED SINCE WE ARE PERMITTING THIS AS AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT. NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE NEEDED FOR C.O.
10/30/2023 Final Review - Payment Needed BRITTANY: POWER MUST COME FROM THE PRIMARY DWELLING - CANNOT BE METERED SEPERATELY * A STOVE IS ALLOWED SINCE WE ARE PERMITTING THIS AS AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT. NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE NEEDED FOR C.O.
Contractors
Name/ Business License Title Role
Scott Rosenboom
Rosenboom Inc
CBC1257076 Cert Building Contractor
Marion Van Mersbergen
Plumbing Concepts Inc
CFC1427326 Plumbing Contractor Subcontractor
Benjamin T Keeler
Keeler Roofing, Llc
CCC1330509 Cert. Roofing Subcontractor
Donald Davis
High Springs Electric Inc
EC0002306 Electrical Contractor Subcontractor
Clinton G Wilson
Wilson Heat & Air Inc
CAC057886 Class B A/c Subcontractor
Inspections
Inspection Notes Performed By Date
Septic Release Inspection Health Dept 12/27/2022
Passed: Building - Monolithic Slab Anthony Aslan 4/11/2023
Passed: Engineering - Setbacks Anthony Aslan 4/11/2023
Passed: Building - Vertical Cells/Columns Anthony Aslan 4/25/2023
Passed: Building - Wall Sheathing Anthony Aslan 5/5/2023
Passed: Building - Roof Decking Anthony Aslan 5/5/2023
Failed: Building - Rated Assembly Fastening No Pictures Received Anthony Aslan 5/5/2023
Failed: Building - Ext Strapping/Wall Sheathing No Pictures Received Anthony Aslan 5/5/2023
Cancelled: Building - Framing Anthony Aslan 5/5/2023
Cancelled: Building - Strapping Anthony Aslan 5/8/2023
Passed: Building - Framing Need Safety Railing porch Bolts Installed Anthony Aslan 5/10/2023
Passed: Plumbing/Gas - Tub Set/Shower Pan Anthony Aslan 5/30/2023
Passed: Plumbing/Gas - 2nd Rough-In Anthony Aslan 5/30/2023
Passed: Mechanical - Rough In Anthony Aslan 5/30/2023
Passed: Electrical - 2nd Rough-In Anthony Aslan 5/30/2023
Passed: Building - Insulation Anthony Aslan 6/5/2023
Failed: Building - Final Need Elevation Certificate Required Anthony Aslan 9/14/2023
Passed: Building - Final Anthony Aslan 10/26/2023
Passed: Electrical - Permanent Power Anthony Aslan 10/27/2023
Release to power company Anthony Aslan 10/27/2023
Certificate-Release Certificate Anthony Aslan 10/30/2023
Documents
File Name Date File Size
708 Sw Bluff Drive Elev Cert Digitally Signed (00000002) 2024-08-14 09.20.29.461.pdf 2024.08.14 2.40MB
Architectural Plans 20230117 111145.pdf 2023.12.24 4.51MB
46577 Blower Door Test 2023-09-15 11.42.49.188.jpg 2023.12.24 120.58kB
Approved Revised Plans 57356 2023-01-20 07.14.46.773.pdf 2023.12.24 4.54MB
Product Approval Code Specifications Form 20221216 092744.pdf 2023.12.24 139.55kB
Energy Code Forms 20221207 150049.pdf 2023.12.24 87.75kB
Reviewed Truss Engineering 57356.pdf 2023.12.24 478.70kB
Contractor Letter Of Authorization 20221207 141008.pdf 2023.12.24 96.77kB
Architectural Plans 20221207 133212.pdf 2023.12.24 4.49MB
Residential Or Commercial Checklist 20221207 160038.pdf 2023.12.24 837.55kB
Septic Approval Paperwork 20221222 200819.pdf 2023.12.24 1.17MB
Recorded Notice Of Commencement 20230410 041246.pdf 2023.12.24 335.22kB
Owner And Contractor Signature Page 20221207 133214.pdf 2023.12.24 151.78kB
Site Plan 20230103 084729.pdf 2023.12.24 368.76kB
Lidar 57356 2023-02-10 13.09.17.918.pdf 2023.12.24 78.69kB
Property Appraiser Parcel Details Printed Page 20221206 174926.pdf 2023.12.24 546.92kB
Power Release-electrical-permanent Power 20231027.pdf 2023.12.24 38.86kB
Manual J Forms 20221207 133213.pdf 2023.12.24 278.38kB
Certificate Of Occupancy 20231030.pdf 2023.12.24 62.38kB
911 Address Form 20221207 160230.pdf 2023.12.24 246.25kB
One Foot Rise Certification 57356 2023-02-10 07.25.49.119.pdf 2023.12.24 635.99kB
Original Permit 20230223.pdf 2023.12.24 46.72kB
Bdt 46577 2023-09-18 08.48.14.662.jpg 2023.12.24 120.58kB
Truss Layout Page.pdf 2023.12.24 128.37kB
Subcontractor Form 20221207 162151.pdf 2023.12.24 331.44kB
Fields From Application Type Storage Building.xlsx 2023.12.24 12.88kB