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This is a nice one, I love it. Thank you

Thank you thats great. I showed it to my customer and she loved it. Home depot has several styles to pick from

I have one of these in my family room. I love it! But mine has doors in the front so you dont have to open the top to get inside. Its great when I want a table to do personal study time or sometime I eat at it. Very handy. Also a great place for a blanket and pillow when Im in the dog house Just kidding, I dont have that problem with my wife.

Up for a challange I would pay for someone to create this for me. Unless it already exist somewhere. Wood Coffee Table with Lift Top and Hidden Storage Compartment. This would be perfect for these ADU's im designing becasue most of them are tight spaces.

I did the fixed door and placed the dotted line where I wanted it. It was the easiest solution for now. This is rare that I would need this type of door in a drawing.

Thank you!

I dont care if I cant see the dashed line. Good idea, I will try other types of doors so I can get rid of the dashed line.

Hey Guy's, Does anyone know where I can find a single-panel, tilt-up garage door? It should look like this as the symbol or not have the dashed line at all. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you, Rene, I'm not always good at articulating what I’m trying to say.

I’m not always required to have a surveyor because the boundaries are pretty clear on most lots but sometimes on larger projects or lots were the boundaries aren’t clear. Thanks for your input!

Yes you would think that the city would regulate this before you get a permit but the simple fact is that some cities do not and do not take liability. The reason all of this came up with me is that I was told by an Edison planner that they have had over 100 lawsuits in the La Area just over the last year. I’m not typically asked to show the easement information on my plan but now they are asking. I have not had to deal with this in my 34 years of business because I have mainly drawn and built room additions. Now that I have been building ADU’s a lot has changed for me. I’m putting this out there to possibly help others that are in my situation. Not all contractors that draw their own plans are aware.

Any other input or questions from others on this subject may be helpful to each other. I think it is a good topic to open up for discussion.

Yes, I use those maps all the time. What I have learned is that as architects, designers and builders we need to show absolute proof that we are not building over an easement. With these new ADU guidelines we can build up to 4 feet from the property line in the back and sides of the property but what is being over looked is that Edison easements are typically in the back of the property and depending on where the pole is located the setback is usually 4,5 or 6 feet from the back property line. We are opening ourselves up for future lawsuits if we don’t have documentation of where these easements are. Yesterday I contacted a Title company that I will be using on all future jobs where this could possibly be an issue. From what I have learned that getting a PRELIMINARY REPORT from a title company is your most accurate way of getting the information needed. I have a current property now that the city will allow me to build 4’ feet to the property line but Edison has a 6 foot easement. The cities are not regulating this, it is up to the homeowner, builder and architect. This could be a big problem for me down the road if I were to build over their easement.

Hey Guy's, I was trying to figure out the best way I can verify utility easements for the properties that I’m drawing plans for and building on. I would usually tell the owners to get me the tile /deed for the property and also go to the county clerk’s office but I’m told that is not always accurate. I’m also being told that the best way is to get a preliminary report from a title company but that takes a little time and is very expensive. I’m working in California. Does anyone have any suggestions for me?

Thank you guy's for your help. This problem has been solved.