Planning my shop and

[srt]

would like to hear your ideas and suggestions.
I plan to build a shop to allow me to pursue my hobby of auto maintenance and restoration. Initially it is planned to be similar to the plan attached here.
I will build the basic rectangle first, and include water, 220v electric (welder and compressor), and air plumbed throughout. It will be insulated and finished with sheetrock. Later (or if budget allows now) additions will include an asymmetric lift, mezzanine, and carports left and right of the basic rectangle. There is the chance I would install the lift in the bay to the left as the hill slopes downward on that side (extended footing) thereby allowing a larger mezzanine, or complete loft floor.
There will be a bathroom with shower most likely in the front right corner.
I have yet to work out engineering, but, I might scratch the trusses and opt for stick framing.
In view of a lift I know I need to decide which so I can deal with it's foundation requirements while the slab is going in, or I may just go overkill with two good sized footings bobby-pinned into a deepened slab. On the slab, it will be poured inside the perimeter footing that will either be stem-wall, or cmu to a height of 2' (to get 12 'plate height).
Well, what do you think? Please keep in mind I will appreciate your comments.

 

[bczygan]

First you need to check zoning. Find out all the applicable regulations for your zoning. Then layout your property with all existing conditions including buildings, utilities, easements, setbacks etc.

 

[Ign]

Ya know...........my shop is kinda similar............but I'd seriously reco as much roof overhang as you can reasonably cantilever out over the doors. This is often not addressed and snow blows up right to the bottom of my doors, and rain blows in even when closed. Plus any covered space is great and you can mount outdoor lights under there, etc.

 

[srt]

bc, thank you for mentioning that, as I should have mentioned: Planing has been reviewed and the site is deemed appropriate and good to build upon.
Ign, Good point as well. The door side faces south and prevailing storms come in from the south. I plan to slope 3' into the doors and include a 1" deep 7 or 8" wide depressed strip formed into the slab at the vehicle door locations. The man door will be around the right hand corner (east wall) and under cover.
I am condidering either extending the eaves along the varge (or, is it barge?) or adding a length of skirt roofing (either supported by) utilizing corbels.
I considered cantilevering utilizing a cat-walk inside of the big door that would connect lofts on either side of the center large bay if I ultimately go with that concept.
Have anyone gone with 28' depth? I currently have qa 24' deep shop and have always found it lacking when working on one of my two full size trucks as I desire to have a work bench along the back wall in front of the bays.
I also realize I have to deal with the entire shear issue on the south wall and will engineer that aspect, I may end up with a single large door to create a sufficient shear panel to the left side of the door. I'm trying to avoid a single 18 to 20 foot wide door.

 

[littletoes]

Ya know...........my shop is kinda similar............but I'd seriously reco as much roof overhang as you can reasonably cantilever out over the doors. This is often not addressed and snow blows up right to the bottom of my doors, and rain blows in even when closed. Plus any covered space is great and you can mount outdoor lights under there, etc.

EXCELLENT!

I only know of one guy that built with so much overhand, he never has to remove snow in front for about 8 feet.

The cost of the bigger trusses almost broke the project though!