Note: Since completion of the house I have also decided to allow guest bloggers to post articles related to remodeling. This continues the education process.
TIMELINE
Architect Selection - December 2002 through January 2003
Getting a Permit - January 2003 through November 2004
Construction - November 2004 through September 2006
Post Construction - October 2006 through ???
Retainer Given to Architect
Sun, Jan 19 2003 12:30 PM
| Architect Selection, Fees, Olympia Greer, Remodel
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Today is a big day! A retainer was given to Olympia Greer, our architect, to start work.
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Architect Selection
Sat, Jan 18 2003 03:06 PM
| Architect Selection, Olympia Greer, Remodel
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After interviewing several people, we chose to go with Olympia Greer. We chose her because she has a great design sense and lives and works in Palos Verdes Estates.
The Permit & Construction Process
Sat, Jan 18 2003 02:53 PM
| Art Jury, Construction, Getting a Permit, Planning Commission, Remodel
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The first step is to get your drawings approved for aesthetics by the Art Jury. After their blessing, you can then go to the Planning Commission where they will weigh in on neighborhood compatibility, and listen to any neighbor's concerns. If there are concerns, you go before the Planning Commission and defend or compsomise on your position. The 5 members then vote to approve or deny your request for a permit. A majority of 3 members is required to grant approval.
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