Recent content by Joe87MonteSS

The wife. She likes the den the way it is, and wants it left alone. Thats the first thing I asked, was if I could turn it into a garage. Selling is out of the question. This was her childhood home. We currently rent a house a mile away. The carport I use here is 16 feet wide by 20. Its...

With Plan A, I knew there would be that tight turn. Thats the idea that the planner came up with so that I wouldn't have to request a variance. Believe me, this has been in the works for a couple years at least. We aren't moved in that house yet as I want to get some other repairs out of the...

bczygan, I did what you suggested before talking with the planner, and making these images etc. There is little to be found researching. Most of what I came across is for more recent builds. The only easement is on the left side of the picture. It is 5 feet from the property line. That would...

Re: Garage plans ad City codes! The left side is a patio as you see there. The end of the of the picture is where it stops. There is an easement on that side for utility lines. Also, it drops down about a foot or so. Theres also a pond over there.. The planner says OK with the additional...

Re: Garage plans ad City codes! The entrance to the garage would be from the outside. As I would be the only one using it. Anything attached has to be 15 feet from the north property line. The den is finished on the inside with brick floor, and a large fireplace. And she really likes the den...

So my wife and I have had several deaths in our families, and as a result my wife inherited her moms house. It is paid for, and is in a decent neighborhood. The problem is that there is no garage. Whatever detached garage there was has been converted into a large den probably back in the 50's...