DOUGLAS PETERS>architect
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accessory dwellings
A source of rental income for homeowners and alternative housing for renters. Share your neighborhood
Custom Designed Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) fitting within your site and family needs. Douglas has individually designed and managed over 60 homes (Including many Accessory Dwelling Units and Small Homes/Cabin Retreats) throughout Southern California in his over 20 years of experience. Many of these homes have been featured in Publications and received Design Awards. Douglas also lived in an ADU during his graduate studies, and lived in a 400 SF Unit for 10 years and an 800 SF Unit for over 10 years as well. This allows him to understand the unique challenges and opportunities in small living.
design fee:
"The bitterness of Poor Quality remains long after the Sweetness of Low Price is forgotten."
BELOW IS AN OVERVIEW OF ARCHITECT FEES AND PROCESS ONLY. PLEASE NOTE THESE ARE GENERIC AND YOUR INDIVIDUAL PROJECT, OR SITE MAY DIFFER.
BUILDER SET
Minimum amount of documentation/drawings for City Building and Safety Plan Check of Design Intent.
Builder Set + Additional Interior Elevations, details, and finishes selected either by the Client or Client's Interior Designer but documented by DP>a
Standard Set + Interior Design Services; where DP>a works with the Client directly selecting finishes and furniture
missing detailed information and specific finishes
not working directly on the selection of finishes or furniture.
working completely with DP>a for Design Services
difficult to competitive bid
easier competitive bid
one point of contact
pros:
least upfront fee and time
pros:
decrease in construction cost and conflicts
pros:
full integration
cons:
construction conflicts = cost and time
cons:
greater upfront fee and time
cons:
greatest upfront fee and time
STANDARD SET
FULL SET
* NOTE ABOVE ARE ARCHITECT FEES ONLY. THE ABOVE DOES NOT INCLUDE REIMBURSABLE SUCH AS PRINTING AND IT DOES NOT INCLUDE CONSULTANT REVIEW OR DRAWINGS/DOCUMENTS FROM A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER, ENERGY CONSULTANTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CIVIL ENGINEER, MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL / PLUMBING ENGINEERS, NOR OTHER CONSULTANTS. SEPARATE AGREEMENTS WILL BE GENERATED AFTER STEP 4 BELOW FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES. HOMEOWNERS PAY ALL CITY FEES. STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY TO ALL SIGNED AGREEMENTS.
ADDITIONAL FEES/COSTS: (consultants, reports, jurisdiction fees, construction costs)
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT,
CIVIL ENGINEER,
MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING ENGINEERS,
INTERIOR DESIGNER
LEED/ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT
OTHER CONSULTANTS/FEES
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PRINTING COSTS:
SITE SURVEY
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER,
ENERGY CONSULTANTS,
ASBUILT DRAWINGS
SOILS/GEO TECH/PERC TEST
ARBORIST REVIEW
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
BUILDING PLAN CHECK FEES
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
CONTINGENCY
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BELOW IS A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR EACH STEP LISTED ABOVE. A MORE DETAILED SCOPE ALONG WITH AN TIME-FRAME WILL ACCOMPANY AN AGREEMENT.
STEP 1 ZONING REVIEW:
STEP 2 FEASIBILITY STUDY:
STEP 3 HOMEOWNER RESPONSIBILITY:
STEP 4 CONCEPT / SCHEMATIC DESIGN:
STEP 5 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT:
STEP 6 CONSTRUCTION/CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
STEP 7 BID REVIEW:
STEP 8 CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION:
guide:
Below is a guide to frequently asked questions. Please note these are generic and your indivual project, site, State or Jursidiction may differ
OVERVIEW (STATE OF CALIFORNIA):
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LOCAL CODES:
Two new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) State bills, Assembly Bill (AB) 2299 and Senate Bill (SB) 1069 that amended the State’s existing second unit law (Government Code Section 65852.2). These amendments to the existing second unit law went into effect on January 1, 2020. The new version of State law makes clear that City ordinances which do not align with State law shall be “null and void” and that, until which time a jurisdiction adopts its own ordinance, in accordance with State law, the state standards specified in section 65852.2 shall be enforced. It also includes provisions for Multifamily Residences and time-limits for Plan Check.
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Many local Jurisdictions have enacted their own ordinances further defining the development standards and where or if Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are allowed. Please refer to your local Planning/Building Departments or contact Douglas Peters>architect for an overview of the restrictions for your home.
DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTIONS TO CONSIDER:
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ARTICLES:
THESE ARTICLES MAY BECOME OUT OF DATE, REFER TO LOCAL JURISDICTION FOR LATEST INFORMATION
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designs:
Custom Designed Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) fitting within your site and needs.
Appleton Accesory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Los Angeles, CA
Appleton Accesory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Los Angeles, CA
Appleton Accesory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Los Angeles, CA
Blue Skyes Homes- High Desert Modern v2
Joshua Tree, CA
Blue Skyes Homes- High Desert Modern v2
Joshua Tree, CA
Blue Skyes Homes- High Desert Modern V1
Joshua Tree, CA
Pool House Accesory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Pasadena, CA
Pool House Accesory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Pasadena, CA
Pool House Accesory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Pasadena, CA
Project Designer/Architect with DesignARC
Freeman Accesory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Manhattan Beach, CA
Freeman Accesory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Manhattan Beach, CA
Freeman Accesory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Manhattan Beach, CA
Apple Oaks Guest House
DesignARC
Santa Ynez, CA
Apple Oaks Guest House
DesignARC
Santa Ynez, CA
Apple Oaks Guest House
DesignARC
Santa Ynez, CA
Thank you to each Client, Engineer, Contractor, Team member, and Colleague/Office
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DOUGLAS PETERS>architect
3810 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 1103
Los Angeles, CA 90010
tel:
323.356.8098