What is this pipe? Why would it be capped? Why is it so new looking? Could it be an easy way to hook the existing sewer main without digging up the property in front? Let's hope so.
This is the spot where Paul and Laura Cooley are sharing quips, queries, quibblings, quirks, and quantifications of their daily lives. To the title: Zee or Zed? The quandary continues to this a most complicated and highly controversial argument that Laura and Paul have had over the pronunciation of the letter 'Z'. It may summarize our daily cross-cultural lives as an American and a Canadian share all that matters, and several things that don't matter, with each other.
Showing posts with label Building. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Building. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Monday, March 17, 2014
Feasibility
Here we are 5 days later. We have been approved for our land loan.
I believe I understand all the setbacks requirements, easements, and where the sewer and water is located.
The only red flag at the moment is the erosion zone. I think this won't be an issue as the guess at the moment is the slope of the lot is 32%. At 40% you need a variance. We are well under that. Plus we are within 200ft of the lake so we will have environmental issues to overcome. Don't want to mess with spawning salmon.
The one small issue is the lot is 70 feet wide (65ft at top and 75ft at bottom). 20ft easement for the property driveway in front of us and 10ft setback means a 40ft wide house. Doable for sure but not ideal.
Builder meetings Tuesday and Thursday.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Offer Accepted
Where were we when our Realtor called back?
Laura - Returning from Snoqualmie Mountain with Laurie (Skiing with the kids).
Paul - Cycling home from Bellevue. I actually cycled by the lot to see it.
Building Dream Started
For the past 10 year I have been searching for the perfect property. I have had different requirements over the years but one thing I always wanted was some sort of view. The definition of view has changed too. For example, forest view or at least 30 feet between houses became acceptable. Every 6-10 months I would get excited about some property that came on the market and then have a sleepless night pretending to live in the new house at the new location. Paul has been bombed at least weekly with land, home plans or houses that might be good. He has been sent at night to go look at the location of a house or property. He has listened to me talk about requirements for hours and has been so supportive of my obsessive dream.
Sooooo... Made an offer of some land yesterday, it has been accepted and we start the process tomorrow.
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