KC garage condo

[jhutch]

We are getting ready to embark on the interior finish of our garage condo in Kansas City. The unit is located in Stonegate MotorPlaza south of the Kansas City metro.

Here is a photo of the gated entry

Exterior with walk thru door, and 18x14 overhead door and balcony

Upper level for bathroom, bar, client meetings, and entertaining

Access to balcony and view of driving track (planned)

Permits and subs have been lined up and we hope to begin work next week. I hope it turns out as nice as many other garages on the forum. I have been looking for year. If you have a cool, great idea share! We'll see how it goes.

 

[jhutch]

Had some paperwork and scheduling issues, but just finished up the stairs, framing, and rails today.

Plumbers arrive tomorrow...

 

[alberto]

Nice space. What are the interior dimensions?

 

[ich_liebe_meine_arbeit]

Very nice, would like to check this out in person as I'm in KC also.

How do you plan to use the space?

 

[jhutch]

You can private message me if you'd like to get together and see the complex and the unit.

I will use it for a combination of storage, business, and entertaining. Almost like a second home really.

 

[jhutch]

Nice space. What are the interior dimensions?

Dimensions are 27' x 45'. Ceilings are 24' high 27x14 on the 2nd level.

 

[M1TCH]

Wished I was going to KC would love a look, looks a great place with lots of potential

 

[MagicMarker]

That is awesome... are there a lot of other car related businesses in there?

 

[James-W]

It will be interesting to see how this progresses. I take it you will posting pictures on a daily basis as the work moves forward?

 

[jhutch]

The business use is minimal on these, not a warehouse or storage facility. These are designed for a community of car lovers. My garage business really dovetails very nicely with the concept (flooring and organization). Weekends will be filled with tinkering, polishing, driving cars, etc. A driving track is planned on the adjacent property.

I will post updates when there is something new. Hoping to near completion in 4 to 6 weeks, but holidays, and schedules could delay that.

 

[ryanp77]

Cool garage, maybe someday I can have a garage at a track someday,

 

[ambenz]

I wonder how many supercar I could buy with the price of the condo and HOA dues.
*Sigh* I suppose if I have to ask, I couldn't afford it.
I've looked into these in my metro area, and though I do like the concept, (awesome bachelor pad to take the mistress!)
You really do need a some disposable income to sustain the lifestyle.
Having a neighbor who has a nicer toy than you can be problematic!
Very cool build and digs, enjoy your new club house, looking good so far!.
Gotta get one of those hideaway beds for when the wife kicks you out of the house!

 

[jhutch]

Gotta get one of those hideaway beds for when the wife kicks you out of the house!

I will be a pretty nice "dog house" for those times! Better than the couch

 

[G McKay]

That's really nice. Keep us updated with some pictures. Good luck with the build.

 

[audioworks04]

You mention a track view, do you have anymore information for the track? This is in a great area with lots of amenities close by.

 

[MacTexas]

Looks like everything is up to date in Kansas City.

 

[jhutch]

Here's the info from the company site: http://stonegatemotorplaza.com/

Track is going to be a driving track, not race track. Nothing is set in stone on the size of the track yet.

 

[jhutch]

A couple more pics from yesterday.

View from the balcony on a frosty morning. Driving Track should be right out there.

Plumbers completed all rough-in plumbing and installed the shower in upper bathroom. First thing to be done on budget, and ahead of schedule!!!

 

[info2x]

May it not be the last!

 

[dkroth]

Very nice.

Looks like you're living the dream!

 

[Off-Street Parking]

Track is going to be a driving track, not race track. Nothing is set in stone on the size of the track yet.

It looks like the website is rather quiet about the presence of a track... Those kind of things get tricky sometimes... Hope it all works out for you and the community.

 

[jhutch]

It's been a while since I have posted. Travel and holidays have put myself and the crews a bit behind schedule.

From a couple weeks ago:

Heating and Air Conditioning is going in

Drywall has been finished. I'll get pics of that in the next couple days.

 

[jhutch]

I've gotten behind on updating this and we have progressed

 

[jhutch]

Starting to get some paint on the walls

Bar is starting to go in

 

[jhutch]

Some additional work on the bar installation

Also getting some paint going

 

[Anthonyca]

Looks really nice. Too bad we don't have those around here.

 

[jhutch]

I have been having trouble getting photos to load, and am a bit behind on updates.

 

[Greg_STL]

I like the two mezzanine design. I am jealous of the future track and the fact that you can use wood for steps. St. Louis county is being a pain on our mezzanines - all steel with with poured concrete floors and stair treads.

 

[jhutch]

Codes have been the biggest issue here too! Not that you have to comply, just what they are. They are a blend of codes, and fit/don't fit into anything neatly.

 

[jhutch]

Getting ready to install floors

 

[TomcoPDR]

I like the two mezzanine design. I am jealous of the future track and the fact that you can use wood for steps. St. Louis county is being a pain on our mezzanines - all steel with with poured concrete floors and stair treads.

I concur, I like the dual stairs mezzanine too.

 

[jhutch]

Pics after the floor installations

 

[Greg_STL]

Perfect

 

[55cadillacking]

Oh man I am falling in love with the car condo concept. Yours and Greg's top my list of dream hang outs.

 

[Bib Overalls]

A first class bar with three big screen TVs and a short walk to the loo. Does it get any better? The red and blue accent walls really pop and they complement the floor treatment.

 

[jhutch]

I was finally able to get my car in the condo

Epoxy Primer coat down in the lower bathroom

Metallic epoxy floor down in lower bathroom

 

[TomcoPDR]

Oh man I am falling in love with the car condo concept. Yours and Greg's top my list of dream hang outs.

You know, they're building a complex in your city


Wow progressing nicely jhutch.

 

[55cadillacking]

You know, they're building a complex in your city

Yeah, I'm hoping you let me squat in yours!

 

[TomcoPDR]

Yeah, I'm hoping you let me squat in yours!

Would be fun as neighbours

 

[jhutch]

The bar is getting close to being finished up here:

Some TV's have been installed as well: