#439 - REBUILDING HOMES IN THE PACIFIC PALISADES: Debunking Misconceptions
SUMMARY
This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss rebuilding houses in the Pacific Palisades. The two cover site cleanup, reusing existing foundations, different permitting methods (i.e. Eligible/Qualifying Rebuilds and Non-Eligible/Non-Qualifying Rebuilds), debunking misconceptions about permitting, obtaining plans of the previous home, site-planning, and utilizing an architect for project guidance from the beginning. Enjoy!
TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Site cleanup
(05:52) Should you reuse old foundations?
(12:42) Thinking big picture
(15:34) Permitting rebuilds in the City of Los Angeles & the Pacific Palisades
Eligible/Qualifying Rebuilds: Their benefits and why are not as advantageous as they may seem
Why is the phrase “Like for Liike” deceptive
Exemptions from CEQA and CCA
Rebuilding non-conforming structures
Expedited permitting processes
Non-Elligble/Non-Qualifying Rebuild
(28:24) The over-emphasis placed on permitting & obtaining plans of the previous home
(36:27) Utilizing an architect for project guidance
(40:36) The importance of site planning and not doing an eligible rebuild.
