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Dan and Jenny Catones new home sits on a cliff its primary color, a dark gray, is highlighted with pops of red and theres a small tower on the top.

The house was designed by Jenny Catone who drafted the plans herself. She consulted with an architect and has been working closely with Tyler Hessenthaler of Powell-based TH Custom Builders. Dan credits a lot of the tiny details and artistic parts of the house to Jenny. The home has acid stained concrete floors, unique tile work thats been laid by Jenny and a stucco wall with a pizza oven andfireplace adorned with hand painted tiles that she had commissioned by Dan Dalton as well as other unique flourishes.

Some of the window and door frames are built with salvaged wood from old ranch structures that exist on Catones land.

Its part of the history of this area incorporated into the construction of the house itself, Dan said.

The couple paid their children to gather wood from down the hill. Dan added that some of the wood was 2 inches thick, 12 inches wide and 16 feet long. Now the pieces of wood sit prominently in the house, some of the selected chunks used as shelving are still home to lichen that lived on the wood long before it entered a new life in the home of the Catones.

The rest of the house

The rest of Catones house is equally well built and designed. The rooms and halls are spacious, a captains ladder leads to a small tower where the family can look out over the prairie and towards the McCullough Peaks. The childrens rooms have large windows and upstairs balconies where they can also enjoy the view. At the ground level Jenny designed the house to be zero entry to accommodate Dans father who uses a wheelchair. Theres a guest room with walls that emulate the warm look of tanned leather and a zero entry shower.

Moving downstairs, corrugated steel leads you into Dans man cave. Dan has a passion for cold war history and the stairs are meant to be a nod to that. When you get into the basement there is a wine cellar and in the bathroom there are hieroglyphics and pictures of Ra, the Egyptian sun god. Egyptology is another passion of Dans. He said that every year he picks a new topic to learn and several years ago he landed on Egyptology and has since fallen in love with the topic he has even traveled to Egypt.

Tyler is professional, competent and thoughtful

The Catones could not be happier with Hessenthaler, who they described as professional, competent and thoughtful. They were introduced to Hessenthaler when he stabilized their first home on the same property, which was only partially completed by a separate contractor. While assessing their first home they met contractor Greg Anderson who told them that sadly the house was not salvageable. Anderson was unable to take the project but highly recommended Hessenthaler.

Jenny designed a new home from scratch with a different floor plan but theyre still using pieces from the old house like doors, cabinets and windows. They just gave their garage roof away to a friend.

Were trying to do a slow motion demo, Jenny joked.

Dan and Jenny both appreciate Hessenthalers work as theyre racing against the clock to get into the new home.

Its just important with everybody to do a good job but with Dan and Jenny I think its important to make sure theyre happy with everything and in the know with everything, Hessenthaler said.

He added that the Catone house has been a way fun project that isnt an ordinary house,its important to take pride in what you are doing.

At the end of the day give them something to be happy with, Hessenthaler said.

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Alair Homes announced a five-year environmental stewardship commitment with the Watauga Riverkeeper Thursday.To celebrate the launch, teams from both organizationsworked together, planting native trees and live stakes in the wetlands on TheMiddle Fork Greenway. The Greenway, a multi-use recreational trail, is being developed to connect Blowing Rock to Boone.

We have a unique opportunity to use our collective voices to influence others to create a cleaner, more sustainable environment, said Whitney Brown of Alair Homes Carolinas. This positive environmental impact, while seemingly small in scale, would be the first step to fostering better habits and, in turn, influencing others to live better. Change starts with us, as individuals, working together with local partners like the Watauga Riverkeeper.

Brown shared that sediment pollution is one of the top reasons for poor water quality in North Carolina and construction sites are currently the number producer of sediment pollution throughout the southeast. Alair Homes is working hard over the next five years to change that statistic and to help educate others on how they can better protect our waterways, she added.

Live staking, using woody plants, is a method of repairing stream banks using native tree cuttings to revegetate the riparian buffer. The riparian buffer consists of trees, shrubs, and grasses alongside stream banks. The trees we planted today will be three feet tall in no time, saidHigh Country Regional Director and Watauga Riverkeeper Andy Hill. It is asupercharged really effective way to plant trees. This is a really great option when building a custom home. Often, during construction, many trees are removed. This is one way the homeowner can put a little local flair into a project while helping the environment, he added.

As builders, we take out a lot of trees, Brown said. I dont know that many of us stop and think about maybe we should actually plant back some of the destruction that takes place in the construction industry, she said. Its really important for us to know that so much of the pollution in the waterways comes from construction that we try to educate ourselves but we also take the time to actually correct part of the problem.

The Watauga Riverkeeper is a program ofMountainTrues High Country Officeand a proud member of theWaterkeeper Alliance. Alair Homes High Country is a Custom home builder located at 109 Aho Rd #3, Blowing Rock, and is owned by Jeff Smith.

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Published April 28, 2023

Hilton Head Island, SC - Ambrosic Home Theater Designs, LLC, based in Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, is committed to helping locals realize their vision for a customized home theater.

Ambrosic Home Theater Designs, LLC is proud to have many years of experience designing home theaters that are both aesthetically appealing and highly functional. The company's owner and CEO, Frank Ambrosic, dabbled in the audio-video industry and founded Ambrosic Home Theater Designs, LLC in 2000, and has since become an industry leader in Custom Home Entertainment.

The company from Hilton Head Island has installed so many home theater systems that they understand there is more to it than simply purchasing the finest equipment. Essential factors that installers must consider include location, configuration, wiring, illumination, and seating arrangement.

When recommending a model, the home theater expert considers all these specifics. They ensure that the space can accommodate the home theater equipment selected by the client and that it will be arranged to provide an enjoyable viewing experience.

One of their services is a fantastic Live Streaming in Home Theater. Ambrosic Home Theater Designs, LLC is the finest in the region for installing a home theater entertainment system that allows live streaming at home. It can be indoor and outdoor. They create a fantastic outdoor entertainment experience with a high-tech outdoor system that can make any backyard feel like a private theater.

"Our outdoor entertainment systems at Ambrosic Home Theater Designs, LLC are ideal when you invite everyone to your house for a BBQ, a swim in the pool, or matchday entertainment. We add music, film, and a lighting control system to create the perfect outdoor place for family and friends," said a representative of the company.

The Hilton Head Island company is committed to providing quality service to the Bluffton area, whether the service is the construction of a brand-new home theater or renovation.

Creating a home theater is an enjoyable and stress-free experience for any family with the assistance of Ambrosic Home Theater Designs, LLC. In addition to audio and video, they offer Home Theater Design, Home Theater Installation, Outdoor Theater Entertainment, and the Modus VR. Interested parties may visit https://www.ahtdesigns.com/ for additional information on the company's offerings.

"Because we've been in the industry for a long time, we can create home theaters that meet our client's requirements and preferences. We will work with you to ensure your complete satisfaction, beginning with the consultation and ending with the installation," the company states.

Those who are interested in the finest Custom Built Home Theater Installation Services may call 843-338-5084 to contact Ambrosic Home Theater Design, LLC. They are located at 35 Wood Duck Court, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, 29928.

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PARK CITY, Utah Many things in life are subjective, like taste in music, food, art, and lighting. Yes, lighting; its an essential part of any home or business, yet it is so often overlooked. Chesley Electric invites those building, remodeling, or upgrading to its showroom, where the full range of tunable, adjustable Ketra lighting options can be seen with the touch of a screen.

Chesley Electric works with architects, designers, and other contractors from start to finish to create a perfect space in the eye of its beholder. Lighting can be fully customized to any preference and create any ambiance.

Tunable lighting offers the users ambiance for any mood, from a birthday party with all of the colors of the rainbow on display to a cozy night in reading with dim, warm lighting. The benefits of tunable lighting include sustainability, design focus, increased productivity, and even health benefits. Ketra tunable lighting is on the leading edge of lighting innovation, and for good reason; all of these options are available at your fingertips.

Chesley Electric is no stranger to adjustable lighting, which is not as new of technology as tunable. Adjustable lighting dims and brightens lighting. With adjustable lighting, you can create ambiance with the touch of a screen or a voice command. Adjustable lighting can be used in both the interior and exterior of your home.

Art buffs love these custom lighting options.

Some people want to have just a warm glow on a painting. Some people want that piece to pop, said Tim Chesley.

We have clients that have artwork from the Renaissance era, and it was painted in candlelight. They want the color temperature to be similar to what the artist was painting in. Then, youll have a plein air artist thats doing a landscape on a bright day, so their light can be adjusted to reflect that atmosphere.

Clients can bring art into the Chesley Electric showroom to play with the full range of lighting features to find the perfect shade and brightness for their pieces. Beyond artwork enhancements, Ketra accommodates cove lighting, uplighting, highlighting architectural features, indirect lighting, and daylight-responsive lighting control system.

Daylight-responsive systems detect the light quality from the outdoors to match harmoniously with the indoor light settings for a more comfortable and natural ambiance.

Daylight-responsive systems literally change the tone and the brightness. People dont realize how much they love this feature until they live with it.

The Chesley team has 30 years of expertise but for those new to lighting and all its options, the showroom is extremely helpful. Chesley Electric also works with interior designers and architects to get a clients vision to the finish line all within the budget of their choosing.

People love the showroom because they can come in and decide what type of light they like. Then they can pick light bulbs based off of the color temperature.

In addition to creating an incredibly custom home or business atmosphere, programmable lighting in homes is a huge bonus for resale value. With tunable and adjustable lighting on a control panel or smartphone app, new owners dont have to accept whatever the previous owners installed; they can adjust it from a cozy coffee shop to bright, playful art gallery.

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Lets talk pretty.

Pretty spectacular. Pretty Amazing. Pretty fantastic. The word gets bandied around, but its the perfect word to describe this Santa Barbara modern villa.

This home was built in 2005 and was perfect for that era. Venetian plaster walls, cast stone fireplaces, and rough-hewn beamed ceilings gave it an authentic Spanish Mediterranean hacienda look. While that was great for over a decade, its not what people want now. When we think about the word Mediterranean today, its a decidedly modern vision that comes to mind.

What is always astonishing to me is how, in the hands of the right team, you can shave the years off of a home and give it a completely new personality without diminishing the original character. Architect Paul Turney, founder of Turney and Associates Inc., and Randall Underwood of Underwood Custom Homes did that with this Santa Barbara modern villa.

The house had been updated before, always in keeping with that original character. Turney and Underwood took it down to the studs and up to an entirely new level of sophistication and quality we dont often see, genuinely raising the bar for luxury real estate in Dallas.

Weve all seen projects go terribly wrong in less experienced hands. Underwood has a deep knowledge of architecture, design, and construction rooted in an innate sense of natural order and appropriate scale. He always stays true to what is regionally appropriate. Turney has been designing luxury homes for well over 30 years. Its a given he knows what hes doing and always does it right.

Of course, the client is an integral part of the process and must be able to translate their vision to the team. In this instance, its clear everyone was on the same page.

The owner has a wonderful eye, Compass Real Estate listing agent Jonathan Rosen said. There is incredible detail everywhere, so its on a custom home level. Every window offers a wonderful view of the grounds, which are almost an acre. In the early spring, there were over 3,000 tulips blooming. Considering this home has almost 8,900 square feet with 1,500-square-foot guest quarters, it still feels very intimate.

There are four secondary ensuite bedrooms in addition to the principal bedroom. An elevator will take you from the expansive brick wine cellar to the second-floor living area and game room.

Its essentially a requirement now for luxury homes to offer guest quarters. This Santa Barbara modern villa also takes guest living to a new level. Turney designed such a pretty and private oasis your guests may never leave.

Turney and Underwood have given us what weve needed for a very long time, a new level of sophistication in the luxury home market.

Rosen has 6810 Turtle Creek Blvd. listed for $22.5 million.

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ST. TAMMANY

Transfers for April 4-10

ABITA SPRINGS

DUNDEE LOOP 2060: $190,000, Johnathan Trung Nguyen and Zorana Burge Nguyen to Austin J. Scheyd and Angelica H. Cantrell.

TOWN OF ABITA SPRINGS SUBDIVISION, LOTS 1A, 1B, SQUARE 5: $156,000, Roberts Big Easy Trip LLC to Vann Edmond Smith and Stephanie E. Welch.

COVINGTON

BAHIA COURT 15143: $296,290, DSLD LLC to Darin Byrd and Susan Byrd.

BAHIA COURT 15147: $283,100, DSLD Homes LLC to Victor M. Ramirez-Garcia and Veronca Gonzalez Jimenez.

BARRINGTON DRIVE 1182: $320,458, DSLD Homes LLC to Andrew J. Ficarra and Whitney B. Williamson.

BEAUREGARD PARKWAY 956: $990,000, Leon C. Buras III to Andrew Bautsch and Katie Bautsch.

BUTTON BUSH DRIVE 72609: $150,000, Roy J. Gelpi and Michelle L. Gelpi to Eric Springmann.

CEDAR DRIVE 71127: $110,000, Poche Family irrevocable trust to Michael G. Lachin and Elizabeth P. Lachin.

COVINGTON COTTAGE LANE 217: $252,130, DSLD Homes LLC to Lawrence E. Eikel and Edna T. Eikel.

COVINGTON COTTAGE LANE 221: $258,794, DSLD Homes LLC to Yeside Andres Ducon Navarro and Diana M. Gomez Martinez.

COVINGTON COTTAGE LANE 233: $265,130, DSLD Homes LLC to Lawrence E. Eikel and Edna T. Eikel.

CRESTWOOD DRIVE 821: $252,270, Christen Nettles, Rhetta Delcambre Nettles and Damon Nettles to Donna A. Hymel.

EAGLE ROAD 189: $1,200,000, Succession of Inez Perrier Grieshaber to Peter F. Egan and Pamela B. Egan.

FLOWER ESTATES, LOT 272: $323,000, Anne A. Brown to Doris K. Bogataj.

FOURTH ST. 70109: $245,000, Helen T. Duckworth Living Trust to Jennifer Cilia and Justin Cilia.

GABRIEL DRIVE 2004: $397,235, DSLD Homes LLC to Earl E. Owens and Kathy A. Owens.

HONEYSUCKLE DRIVE 125: $225,000, Anthony J. Savarino to Carolyn Williams May.

HOPSCOTCH ROAD 529: $474,389, Highland Homes Inc. to Nancy E. Brown.

KATHLEEN DRIVE 15: $260,000, Cahier Rentals LLC to Shawn L. Madere Jr. and Hilda C. Flores Madere.

MAGNOLIA DRIVE 114: $380,000, 114 Magnolia LLC to Abide Holdings LLC.

MARIGOLD DRIVE 103: $102,000, Succession of Dean Brian Foley to Northlake Cottages LLC.

NEAR COVINGTON, PORTION OF GROUND: $20,000, John R. Meaux and Ashley A. Faber to Melissa G. Merrill.

NEAR COVINGTON, PORTION OF GROUND: $27,500, Action Consulting LLC to Glenn Guttuso and Cheryl Guttuso.

NORTHSHORE COMMERCIAL PARK SUBDIVISION, LOT 16: $75,000, Hi-Rollers Investment LLC to David M. Thornton and Michael Musso.

PRESERVE AT RIVER CHASE SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1A, LOT 73: $454,900, Level Construction & Development LLC to Aaron Marcev and Judith M. Marcev.

ROBINDALE SUBDIVISION, LOT 4, SQUARE 9: $195,000, Michelle F. Crockett to Catherine O. Badon and Susan Lee Badon.

SECOND CONNELLY SUBDIVISION, LOT 1A, SQUARE 59: $64,000, James E. Lamb to Pamela Rester Miley.

TAMMANY HILLS SUBDIVISION, LOTS 16, 18, 20, SQUARE 77: $32,000, Priscella Bowles Conover to Intrepid Builders LLC.

TAMMANY HILLS SUBDIVISION, LOT 38A, SQUARE 83: $34,000, Priscella Bowles Conover to Intrepid Builders LLC.

TAMMANY HILLS SUBDIVISION, LOTS 9, 11, SQUARE 51: $25,000, Succession of Elsie Moray Stockton to Evans Designer Homes LLC.

WATERCROSS ESTATES, PHASE 3, LOT 56: $625,000, J. P. Huff Construction LLC to Jackie Lockerby Hunt.

WESTWOOD ESTATES, PHASE 2, LOT 55: $450,000, Chantelle Boudreaux Sarria to Shea Blanchette and Amanda Ress.

FOLSOM

NEAR FOLSOM, PORTION OF GROUND: donation, no value stated, Patsy Smith to Tonia Crockett.

NEAR FOLSOM, PORTION OF GROUND: $170,000, Robert J. Wiener to Kenneth Morgan and Raysharra Meyers Morgan.

NEAR FOLSOM, PORTION OF GROUND: $299,900, Bon Temps Farms LLC to Nathan S. Pierre and Darcey C. Pierre.

N. FACTORY ROAD 82446: $100,000, Jo Anne Fairburn Sharp to Bedford Construction Co.

LACOMBE

AKERS WAY 30704: $299,065, D. R. Horton Inc.-Gulf Coast to Tirell Washington and Chantra Cynthia Bailey Washington.

BAYOU MELUN ESTATES, LOT 34: $65,000, Jose Alberto Abril to Eugene A. Livaudais Jr.

CLOVERLAND ACRES SUBDIVISION, LOTS 6, 7: $20,000, Vicki Boutwell to Elvis De Leon.

DIANE ST. 30123: $18,500, Charles B. Wayne Ogden and Brandi Willis Ogden to Arthur A. Sigur.

FOREST GLEN SUBDIVISION, LOTS 14, 24, 25: donation, no value stated, Annette H. Stevens to Mario Ramos.

LYNN DRIVE 60100: $15,000, Nathan M. Speakman and Michelle M. Speakman to Danny Hall and Deborah P. Hall.

MAY ST. 31235: $215,000, Theresa Mae Barrios Byrnes to Keondra Leeann Zenon.

NEAR LACOMBE, PORTION OF GROUND: donation, no value stated, Jimmy Laurent Construction Inc. to Jimmy N. Laurent Jr. and Samuel A. Laurent.

NEAR LACOMBE, PORTION OF GROUND: $45,000, James J. Silvestri and David D. Silvestri to Laron Hicks Campbell.

SHADY PINE ROAD 61900: $372,000, Elizabeth Hatley Strain to Frederick P. Lemann.

MADISONVILLE

ARUNDEL SUBDIVISION, LOTS 1, 4, 23: $235,000, Wing 21 LLC to Gaunt Contracting LLC.

COUSHATTA CIRCLE 221: $38,500, Margaret A. Smith to Blake Vallee and Lauryn Hornbeck.

CYPRESS CROSSING DRIVE 1032: $395,000, Courtney Hensley to Barbara D. Webb.

GUSTE ISLAND ESTATES, LOT 386: $427,000, KPM Construction to Adam Abram Pailet and Holly Y. McGinness Pailet.

LIVE OAK HILLS SUBDIVISION, LOT 14, SQUARE 11: $331,500, Ross Savoie Construction LLC to Mark C. Schweitzer and Yvonne R. Schweitzer.

RUE DU SUD 29: $128,000, Michael Y. Andrepont and Jamie Lynn Andrepont to McGee Property Investments LLC.

STONEBRIDGE COVE 209: $270,000, James Taylor Belcher and Olivia T. Gutierrez to Sarah E. Head.

WHITE HERON DRIVE 184: $236,000, Miladin Mutavdzic and Jill Vedros Mutavdzic to Roger Mitchell and Laurie Sharkey Mitchell.

MANDEVILLE

BAYOU CASTAIN SUBDIVISION, LOT 9, SQUARE 65: $489,000, Gregory J. Martinez and Winona Sue Lowe to Jonathan Shub and Gretchen Shub.

CAROLINE ST. 1935: $279,900, Aliaksandr A. Shostak to Mary's Alterations Inc.

CITY OF MANDEVILLE, LOT 19A, SQUARE 3: $156,000, Jennifer E. Roberts to Christopher A. Cole.

EDGEWATER DRIVE 7166: $100 and other good and valuable consideration, Matthew J. Harding and Doreen N. Harding to Jaimie Holt and Cherie Rhonda Murray.

GRANDE MAISON SUBDIVISION, PHASE 3C, LOT 189: $72,000, Grande Maison Development LLC to Bennett Custom Homes LLC.

GREENLEAVES MANOR CONDOMINIUM, UNIT 206, BUILDING 13B: $239,900, Debra L. Rhodes to Jill Percle Barrileaux.

HIGHLAND DRIVE 115: $365,000, David Cox and Ashley Cox to Martin Garcia and Holly Garcia.

MAGNOLIA LANE 417: $590,000, Charles L. Burnett and Shirley Naylor Burnett to Yanfen Zhang Phale and Hemant Ashok Phale.

MONROE ST. 1221: donation, no value stated, Mathis W. Edgerson to Mathis Edgerson revocable living trust.

NEAR MANDEVILLE, PORTION OF GROUND: donation, no value stated, Barbara Oakes to Elaine Myers.

SERENITY DRIVE 17: $925,000, Eric M. Westenberger and Christine Keegan Westenberger to William T. Macke and Kristin Lanoix Macke.

TOWN OF MANDEVILLE, PORTION OF GROUND: $350,000, Barbara Oakes to William J. Monti and Elaine Myers.

TOWN OF MANDEVILLE, PORTION OF GROUND: $63,333, Sandra Barrios to Elaine Myers.

TRACE LOOP 96: $305,000, Robert W. Mathews to Jason A. Dickson and Rebekah L. Dickson.

WESTWOOD DRIVE 409: $262,750, Robert Shelby and Nancy M. Shelby to CJ Entity LLC.

PEARL RIVER

CENTRAL AVE. 36456: donation, no value stated, Douglas Wayne Wallace to Robert Thomas Wallace.

LA 41 64185: $500,000, Moore Developments LLC to Sam K. Wong and Chantha Troy.

JOHN ANTHON ROAD 39050: $299,500, Mary Ann Tullier to Robert J. Turnage Jr. and Rachel A. Turnage.

NEAR PEARL RIVER, PORTION OF GROUND: $205,000, Richard Clark Cantrell to Collin J. Gonzalez and Sophia Lorena Reid.

OAK RANCH ESTATES, PHASE 1, LOT 49: donation, no value stated, Donyall Theresa Brown Mauterer, Derwin M. Brown and others to Dana Ruth E. Brown Acker.

PEARL RIVER TRACE SUBDIVISION, LOT 25: $355,000, Robert E. Rudd II and Daniellle M. Brantley Rudd to James A. Hall and Amanda N. Rogers Hall.

SIXTH WARD

NEAR SIXTH WARD, LOT B: donation, no value stated, Michael Fradella and D'Neil Forestier Fradella to Jonathan David Fradella and Sarah Boudoin Fradella.

NEAR SIXTH WARD, PORTION OF GROUND: donation, no value stated, Michael Fradella and D'Neil Forestier Fradella to Matthew Paul Fradella and Rachel Guerra Fradella.

SLIDELL

ALTON ANNEX SUBDIVISION, LOT 6, SQUARE 61: $166,500, Tirrell Washington and Chantra Bailey Washington to Daylee Esteves.

BRAVILLA WAY 3661: $246,800, D. R. Horton Inc.-Gulf Coast to Izoduwa O. Wellington.

BRENCHLEY DRIVE 57400: $148,500, GMFS FLLC to Federal National Mortgage Association.

BRIGHTON LANE 319: $330,000, Scott R. Johnson to Joe Pineyro and Dianne Davis Pineyro.

CARDINAL DRIVE 207: $145,000, Paul R. Payne II to Mary Ann Doherty Tullier.

CARINA CIRCLE 129: $280,000, Sherri Swanson to Kyle Legendre.

CLARKSTON GROVE DRIVE 5168: $257,700, D. R. Horton Inc.-Gulf Coast to Patrick M. Plute and Erica M. Plute.

CLIPPER ESTATES, PHASE 7, LOT 268: $67,000, Ronald K. Boettcher, Deborah Lebel Boettcher and others to Leamsi Jose Quintana.

FLORIDA AVE. 1522: $167,000, Mary Claire Blouin Callac to Thuy Thi Pham.

FRONT ST. 1260: $10, ARCP WG Slidell LA LLC to MDC Coast 28 LLC.

FULVETTA FALLS ROAD 5337: $268,300, D. R. Horton Inc.-Gulf Coast to Lorieal Lachelle Sandolph.

FULVETTA FALLS ROAD 5345: $269,900, D. R. Horton Inc.-Gulf Coast to Osahon Abbe.

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Columbus trustees discussed proposed ordinances pertaining to sewer, water and gross receipts taxes once again during the third consecutive night of public meetings on Thursday, April 20.

The villages elected body is aiming to update rates for sewer services, boosting revenue for underfunded services and establish a reserve for emergencies. They will also act on language changes to the villages water ordinance, but are not planning to change rates; and update the ordinance pertaining to the waste transfer station.

Karl Pennock, a consultant with the nonprofit Rural Community Assistance Corporation, was again in attendance to discuss his review of the sewer ordinance and his recommended rate change. Under the plan he recommends, the base rate for sewer service would actually drop to $14 from $15 but add adjustable charges based on meter size and average winter water usage, aiming to equitably distribute price increases.

On Thursday, however, Mayor Esequiel Salas voiced doubts that the increase would actually prove equitable, suggesting customers would be under pressure to curtail water use to lower their costs. Although trustees are not considering an increase to water rates, the sewer rates would be based on water consumption during the winter months.

The villages current rate for sewer service is low compared to neighboring systems, but so is its median household income, estimated at $24,487 in 2021 less than half of the state average. The rate change recommended by Pennock would claim less than 1 percent of that average annual income.

Salas said he was unconvinced, remarking, What I see is, a person on a lower income is being forced to use less water, an analysis Pennock disputed.

Salas also recommended that trustees increase standby fees, referring to payments for undeveloped or unimproved properties, to 60 cents, arguing that people holding undeveloped property tend to earn higher incomes and can afford to pay more.

A draft of the new ordinance also provides for an increase to fees charged if the village must install new sewer connections to properties not already connected. A draft of the ordinance under consideration hikes the price-per-foot for new sewer mains from $15 to $75, which alarmed Salas, who said, We have to remain friendly to businesses and residents.

Public Works director Bobby Gomez said installation of new mainlines doesnt happen often but is a lot more expensive now than when rates were last updated in 1998.

The new ordinance is likely to include an increase in fees for dumping effluent from a septic truck as well, currently proposed at $100 per load.

The proposed GRT increase would bring it to .5625 percent, which Salas said would bring the village in line with Demings rate and put us in a better position all around.

The ordinances are due to be finalized in May for a public hearing to decide on passage.

The trustees have called a special meeting for May 11 to go over all 28 findings from the villages financial audit for the last fiscal year. Certified public accountant DeAun Willoughby, who conducted the required annual audit, is expected to appear virtually to review the findings and offer recommendations.

New Mexico State Auditor Joseph Maestas issued a letter of concern to the village over the high number of findings, including repeat findings from previous years, and asked to see a corrective action plan by mid-May.

Algernon DAmmassa can be reached at [emailprotected]

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BEND, Ore. (KTZ) -- Here is the city of Bend's road and traffic report for the week of May 1-7.

As the spring flowers begin to emerge, an indication of warmer weather to come, so too are the orange construction signs, indicating the beginning of a busy construction season. As you navigate your way through the City streets and neighborhoods, please remember to slow down, read the signs and stay on the designated detour routes. Check-in weekly with the City on upcoming closures through the website:bendoregon.gov/traffic.Construction season will not last forever, please be patient and remember to drive like youre in your own neighborhood.

Work schedules are dependent on weather conditions and other factors. Always exercise increased caution within construction zones. Drivers should use designated detour routes. Nearby residential streets are for local traffic only.

Deedee Fraley, Assistant City Engineer

541-385-6199, dfraley@bendoregon.gov

Paul Neiswonger, Streets Supervisor

541-317-3035, pneiswonger@bendoregon.gov

Closures and detours in Bend are updated weekly at:bendoregon.gov/traffic

Find more information about street operations at:bendoregon.gov/streetpreservation

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Weve all seen the stories about egregious delays and cost overruns affecting seemingly every public construction project, large or not-so-large. But anyone whos done major home improvement work will tell you that delays and budget-busting surprises plagued them too.

ADU experts agreed that the key to avoiding unexpected delays and cost increases is to have your contractor thoroughly inspect your property up front to see exactly what work will be required. Building officials say its also crucial to work with someone who has experience in your town and is well acquainted with the local codes.

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But sometimes, your builder will just hit a rock. This is both figuratively and, at times, literally true.

Or Michaelo, chief executive of prefab manfacturer the Home Gallery, said his company was digging a trench to connect a dwelling in the Joshua Tree vicinity to a nearby water line. They thought they had a clear path; instead, they found a huge rock they had to navigate around.

Add another up to 5% of your budget for the unknowns, even when you think you know everything, Michaelo said. And make sure you have either the money or the headroom in your loan or line of credit to cover it.

Here are tips from builders and building officials about the unwelcome revelations that may await you, as well as the steps you can take early on to minimize the shocks.

Every site has issues, which is why your contractor needs to examine your lot thoroughly before work begins, builders say. A common source of problems is the pitch and condition of your property, especially if youre converting a garage or other structure into an ADU.

You need to go out and do your due diligence and understand what logistically you need to upgrade on your site, said Gordon Stott of Connect Homes, a Los Angeles-based manufacturer of prefab units.

He suggested taking a trip to the local building department and going from desk to desk, showing a sketch of your project and asking what the various requirements might be.

Tim Koutsouros, a Culver City building official, said the biggest problem his department encounters is applications that arent up to the standards of todays building codes. For example, he said, someone might come in with a plan to convert a garage built in the 1930s, but the structures foundation has none of the footings required today. So the city will ask them to put footings in, Koutsouros said. Those are big costs, though, and that kind of takes them by surprise.

Another item thats kind of an issue, Koutsouros said, is stuff that hadnt been done right in the first place, and we have to fix it. Under state law, local officials cant stop you from putting an ADU in a structure that doesnt comply with local zoning rules, such as a garage that was built too close to the neighbors property. But they can require you to bring the ADU into compliance with current building and safety codes.

Do your homework

To minimize the number and severity of the problems that could arise while youre building your ADU, you should gird yourself with knowledge about your own citys requirements and other homeowners experiences.

Common site issues include:

Poor drainage. The last thing you want to find out after you start construction is that water drains toward the ADU instead of away from it. Sean Phillips of Otto ADU, a design and construction management firm, said that this sort of drainage isnt a problem for a garage, but its not acceptable for a dwelling unit. Nor can your builders allow water to collect under your ADU. If theres not enough slope from the ADU to the sewer connection or the storm drain, youll need to add pumps.

Outdated or cracked foundation. If your garage was built decades ago, chances are that its foundation is a slab of concrete a few inches thick. Thats not good enough for a living space, which requires a foundation with footings. If your designer doesnt check that detail, your project is going to cost thousands of dollars more than you expected. And if you dont bring the foundation into compliance before you start building on it, the fix will be even costlier. In Los Angeles, at least, youll need to submit a foundation plan with your application for a building permit, so the bad news will come sooner rather than later.

Problems inside the walls. Once you take a close look behind your sheetrock, you may find studs with dry rot, water or termite damage. And the walls themselves might lean in or out instead of standing perfectly vertical, Koutsouros said.

Utility complications. Phillips said that the folks who issue building permits arent the only ones who may have a say over your project. In Los Angeles, the L.A. Department of Water and Power has to sign off on any project built within 10 feet of its equipment or a DWP easement. That review is free, but the DWP says it could hold up your project for six to seven weeks.

A city inspector might also decide that the electrical panel on your house needs to be bulked up to support the ADU, or that the existing water line is too small, Phillips said, requiring potentially costly upgrades.

You may also need to brace yourself for the fee your municipal utility will charge for connecting your ADU, said Rene Schomp, former director of the Napa Sonoma ADU Center. State law limits permit fees but not connection fees, and some cities are charging $1,000 for every 100 square feet of ADU, she said.

A home under construction in Bellflower.

(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

Sewer hook-ups. This is a very big issue, according to Danny Shuster of Construction & Consulting Services, a Los Angeles-based design-build firm. If the main houses sewer line is in the front of the property, tapping into it for your ADU may require digging 100 feet of trench with as few twists and turns as possible. Also, although the city of Los Angeles allows you to connect your ADU to your homes sewer line, other cities may require you to run a line from the ADU directly to the municipal system. Ouch.

Broken sewer lines. If a city inspector discovers that your ADU is connected to a damaged sewer line, you could be ordered to dig it up and fix the problem. Its better to check the lines in advance, Rob Berry of ADU Homes said, so youll be able to budget for it and do the work in the natural course of construction.

Septic systems over capacity. Schomp said that in unincorporated communities without sewers, properties are required to have a certain amount of septic tank capacity per bedroom. Adding an ADU can push you over the limit of your propertys tank. It can be very costly to upgrade a septic system to accommodate an ADU, she said.

Buried items. Your records may not reveal something a previous owner buried under the spot youve picked for your ADUs foundation or in the path of its water, sewer and power lines. Maybe its an old septic tank; Berry once had to deal with a buried swimming pool. People need to be honest and open about any obstacles that need to be removed, Shuster said.

Other troublesome site features. Depending on your property and local rules, Schomp said, you may need to hire a laundry list of (costly) experts to meet the paperwork demands of your permit application. These include a surveyor if your setbacks are tight, a geotechnical engineer if your property is sloped, and an arborist if your project might impinge on a large tree on your lot. If youre building an ADU in Pasadena, youll need to submit an inventory of all the trees on your lot, measurements included, along with a plan for protecting them even if youre just converting your garage.

Paul Dashevsky of GreatBuildz, an Encino-based firm that matches clients with contractors, said another issue is whether a small excavator can reach the back side of your ADU. If your contractor needs to dig trenches for the ADUs foundation footings or utility connections and cant use an excavator, that will drag out the work and raise your labor costs, he said.

This was an alley-facing garage before it was transformed into an ADU in West Los Angeles.

(Tamar Barnoon)

If youre building a detached ADU from the ground up, the state requires you to install solar panels on it. (Prefab units are exempt, as are garage conversions.) The states energy efficiency requirements for new buildings are an incredibly complex little curveball, said Stan Acton of Acton ADU, a design-build firm based in Campbell, Calif. His company hires a contractor to design solutions for their projects to meet the states requirements. Although experienced ADU developers understand the drill, he said, its yet another piece of complexity.

The city of Los Angeles also requires new ADUs that are 500 square feet or larger to have a city-approved plan for stormwater capture, a mandate that can require costly experts to address. Thats why Office Of: Offices Backyard Homes program, an effort to help build ADUs in Los Angeles for low-income housing, focuses on 499-square-foot units, said the organizations founder, Elizabeth Timme. Its totally inappropriate to be adding $20,000 [to the cost of these ADUs] for handling rainwater, she said.

The challenges in getting your citys approvals pale in comparison to getting the green light from the state Coastal Commission. Yakov Zariadnov, chief executive of Yakov Design Build, said hes had ADU projects in Venice that were within 500 feet of the ocean, which meant they required the Coastal Commissions approval a process that he said can take 18 months and require $60,000 in filing fees. The Coastal Commission is a nightmare for any project, Zariadnov said.

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Meanwhile, the problems in the global supply chain have meant that some of the appliances, fixtures and materials you want in your ADU may not be available by the time youve gotten your permits and are ready to start construction. So if you dont line up everything in advance or if you change your mind midway through the project you could cause work to grind to a halt or drive up the price. Or both.

Procurement has been really tricky over the last few years, Phillips said, citing shortages affecting doors, windows, cabinets and flooring. Sometimes youll find the perfect material, but its four-month back-ordered. ... Its possible to get it, but at what cost?

Because time is money in the construction business, Zariadnov said, its important not to let your project fall onto anyones back burner not your designers, not your local planning and building officials, and not your builders. My biggest advice, he said, would probably just be to stay on top of your own project. ... At least follow up every week, every other week, trying to check the status.

Remember, though, that ADU projects involve the work of a host of local officials and building professionals, and it takes time to pull it all together. For some reason, Koutsouros of Culver City said, everyone seems to think construction will be quick, when in fact every aspect takes longer than expected from getting permits to obtaining materials to building the structure.

I dont know what the contractors are telling their customers, he said.

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