Building Permit Issued!
Three months post the Ocean View Contemporary's DRB Approval, our building permit has finally been issued. Why the three-month delay?...
Construction & Design Is Moving Forward
I'm back (with Riley, as always), and believe me, I've been working fiercely since my last post. As you can see by the last photo that I...
Design Review Board Approval Received
Thanks to everyone's hard work and perseverance, Ocean View Contemporary received DRB approval on Wednesday, June 22nd 2016. We're off...
Project Delayed
How many times have you read about the Del Mar Planning Department and their various hearings and approval formats? Let's just say that...
The Foundation of Extreme Remodeling
It's fascinating to me that most homes that stand today fall FAR below today's structural requirements. And, the truth is, no one really...
Week 2 of Construction Complete
Two full weeks of construction are now under our belt, which included the removal of whatever was left to be removed without the walls...
It's Official, Construction has Begun!
Yes, we’ve officially started construction on April 13th, the day after we received ADR approval and permits from the City of Del Mar....
Time, Design Changes & Additional Costs; Be prepared when Extreme Remodeling
Front Elevation - East Facing We're almost at the end of our second ADR submission with the City of Del Mar. Once we get past this...
Another Week of Waiting + Floor-plan & Elevations Improved
THE GOOD NEWS: We've got new floor-plans and elevations, the Ocean View Contemporary is looking better. Our kitchen now has a better...
City Planning, Neighborhood Approval & Compromise
The last week has been extremely stressful, as we've been working through our remodel plans with the surrounding neighbors, architect and...
