Colours: Decision time

We're staying ahead of the curve on decision making, and part of that was a sit down with our architect to go over exterior colour choices (in particular windows).  We have to balance colour and cost decisions while we take into account stone, stucco, roof shingles, prefinished metal (above the bay window), soffits, eaves and doors.  A fairly big decision, and that's why I love John's insight, as he's done so many projects in the area.

Gib-San

We selected Gib-San as our pool provider.  They came in about equal in price to others (Pioneer etc), but Herbert and Cheryl both liked the fact that they were local and seemed to have a lot of experience with construction (as opposed to subcontracting out the construction like other companies do).

Porta-potty

Fencing

As we wait on the building permit, we're getting things ready for demolition.  The safety perimeter fence is up and ready to go.

Waiting Game

Now... we wait.  Well, I'm not waiting, with lots of planning and preparation to do, but we do have to wait to demolish.  Our building permit should be done by at least next Friday, so I have fencing and portable toilet arriving next week.  If all goes well, demolition will begin on Monday, November 7th.

Plan in Profile

While meeting with the City approved contractor for the sanitary and water upgrade, we found out that 72 Eagle was in front of a manhole the represented the "end of the line" for the sewer.. which means that it is one of the higher points of system.  I whipped over to City Hall to get the "Plan in Profile" for the sanitary system and water supply, and sure enough, we've had to make adjustments to the depth of the foundation in order to have an acceptable angle for the floor drains to reach the sewer system.

COA Passed

As Herbert says, "I talk to Fortune 500 CEOs all the time, but going before this committee is very intimidating".  Turns out, all the worry that a horde of neighbours will show up and complain about the home we're trying to build was not needed - we passed Committee of Adjustment with barely any questions and certainly no opposition.  Now that that has passed, we can apply for our building permit and get moving.