Day 3 started by again tuning items from Day 2. Then we went into more detail on various options such as installed ceiling lights, telephone and cable outlets, kitchen "bar top" locations, shelving in the various closets and pantry, etc.
After the "design" was supposedly done, we discussed placement on the lot. This rapidly became a problem, as we wanted to push the house back significantly on the lot to get a better view of the water, and to have less noise from the street. The lot plat and the city setback requirements showed a minimum rear setback of 15'. There was a drainage easement of 20'. At first, I was told that these were cumulative, so there was a minimum 35' setback. Then I was told that there was an additional Pringle setback requirement. When I asked for an explanation of this added requirement, it could not be explained.
Part of the process was a requirement for a customer sign-off on the home placement on the lot at the end of Day 3. Since we were unable to agree, I annotated the sign-off as subject to review and our desire to set back 40' from the front lot line.
I was told that I would receive a complete set of prints for Notice to Proceed in about 120 days. There were major open cost items on adding a screen cage, HVAC upgrades, front door upgrades, countertop and cabinet costs, tankless water heater costs, master shower redesign, and electrical.
This was also a relatively short day. At the end I was given a partial computer sketch of the cabinets for the kitchen and baths, a floor print of the home, and several written documents. I also got some expensive change orders to sign. I left somewhat disappointed, as I had expected to have a lot more detail, including all costs and detailed elevations. It was not to be.
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