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Thanks for the feedback. After more measuring, staking out the yard and practicing trying to make the turn with my truck and a small car into staked out openings, I decided on a version of the first option with with some improvements. I realized that I could make the breezeway really short...

I am still laying out concepts before finalizing the plans. I got some quotes for the concrete work that were not deal breakers, so I am moving forward. But, this won't be cheap and I am obsessing about the layout to make sure I don't end up with a something that doesn't work. I have to...

@Wiz02 Thanks for the great info.

What your wall height? I had a neighbor that use scissor trusses for the same reason. If I attached the shop to the house I can have and plan on having 12ft walls which is really 12 1/2ft with the foundation.

Yes, this is my concern, I am basically paying for a very expensive covered driveway. I am 100% not committed to making the breezeway 24+ ft wide which then even with a car parked there is plenty of room next to it for stuff like my CNC mill, Lathe, etc. I have basically done this with chalk...

This is a great idea, thanks for the feedback.

It is possible, but I am trying to avoid it. I looked into it and they said a minimum of 3 months and you have to go in front of the City Counsel.

The driveway can go all the way to the property line.

Here is an areal view of the property. The lot is large enough to support the size of the shop. The city has verbally approved the concept but I have not submitted the final plans yet. The problem is I need a 15ft setback from the southern property line and the current garage is already 23ft...

After 15 years I am finally ready to build by dream shop and I am hoping to get some feedback on the design. The primary purpose of the shop is car fabrication, machining, etc. I want to attach it to the existing 25ftX40ft wide garage. Please see the attached rough layout. My main...