Hi, at this point looking to get a rough estimate on constructing a retail store that will serve 6 - 8 flavours of self serve yougurt, which customers will serve themselves directly from the machines. The machines will be behind drywal walls. Ceiling, flooring and pot lights required, there will be some seating. Some carpentry work will be rquired for the topping counter and seating designs. Two walls 11' x 13', cashier & topping counter will have 1'' x 1'' colour tiles. The area of the unit is 34' x 16'.
Will scan drawing to scale and plan of interior with colours when email is provided.
Andrew
Our home is currently a two-storey rectangular home with a flat roof. With the help of an architect, we started designing a very simple third-storey addition. However, the architect we have been dealing with is a neighbour and friend. As we wish to really get going on this project we had a sit down talk with him recently. We have decided that for a number of reasons, including his exceptionally busy schedule, his own house renovation, and a desire to maintain a friendship, that we would not retain him for a professional relationship. Thus, we have some ideas for what we want but no set of drawings beyond floor plans I have done. We would therefore require your services for the final design and drawings as well.
We also know that a Committee of Adjustment hearing will be necessary. Does your firm provide representation at C of A hearings? This is one area we agreed he could help us with if necessary. However, we do like the idea of dealing with one person/firm from start to finish and as such would like to meet with you and discuss this project further.
The addition will be a basic 14' x 28' UNFINISHED box with flat roof to serve as the basis for a master suite. It is our intention to have the shell completed by contractors, including roof, windows, siding/stucco, door to walk out deck, and roughed in plumbing. We would then take the next few years, as time and budget allowed, to complete the interior finishing, including insulation, drywall, electrical, HVAC, stairs, and flooring, ourselves.
We would like to arrange an initial meeting and/or site visit to obtain some preliminary quotes. Due to an unconventional family schedule, email is probably the most efficient way to contact us. Thank you very much and we look forward to hearing from you shortly so we may meet and discuss this project..
Matthew & Andrea
Additional Information:
It is currently a two-storey, two bedroom home, plus basement. Approximately eight years ago a full height brick addition, comprising basement, living room, and bedroom, was added to the back of the house. The existing house is approximately 900 square feet, above grade, on a 17.5' x 113' lot (1977.5 sq. ft.). A garage is situated at the back of the property and stretches across the full width of the lot and extends approximately 18' from the rear property line.
Due to the previous addition (8 years ago) and based on our existing lot coverage we are permitted to add approximately 200 sq. ft. before we hit the 0.69 coverage ratio allowed. Thus, we would need to go to Committee of Adjustment to enable us to add approximately the 400 sq. ft. that we require on our third floor.
I have done some further preliminary investigation and determined that the allowable height in our area is 10 metres, so with our existing home being approximately 21 feet tall, the height of an addition shouldn't be a major issue. Although I am trying to find out how the old City of Toronto measures “height”, as pre-amalgamation this was interpreted in various different ways. There are also a number of homes on our street, and close surrounding area, with third floors so it will be in keeping with the neighbourhood.
I also have not yet engaged the services of an engineer to do a study of the existing foundations to determine their suitability for carrying the additional load.
Step One in my business plan is to determine financial viability.
Project: To acquire the property next door and then top up both properties.
Each property is currently structured for rental. ie) each has a main floor unit and a basement unit.
Top Up wpold add an additional apt to each property.
New Units would each have 2 bedrooms, washroom, living/dining area, kitchen.
I tend to like interesting rooflines... perhaps if doormers could be included...
Feel free to contact me with questions.
S. Harrison
*Tear down attached 1 car garage
*Build new 20 x 25 detach garage
*Add addition to existing 2 story home (500 sqft on 1st floor and 500 sqft on 2nd floor)
*Remodel 1st, 2nd floors - open concept
*Remodel basement adding separate entrance
Currently 1200 sqft home. Orig build in 1950s, 2nd floor renovated in 1970s
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