Along with ARC review, there will be several permits required, make sure whomever you hire is licensed, and NO money up front. For a large project like this there should be a payment schedule setup, and a hold back of say 20% or more until all inspections are completed. From what I have seen recently you may be looking at close to $100k for this work. Make sure the 811 is called before any foundation work is started, irrigation lines will need to be moved, and possibly water supply and drainage lines. Pushing out the wall MAY require a lot of roofing work, look at your deed restrictions, also get a copy of your plat (plot) plan from the count building department to see where all setbacks and other restrictions are.
ARC will require detailed engineering drawings for final review and approval.
IMHO, you might want to do some preliminary work to see if your plans are feasible.
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Pennsylvania, for 60+ years, most recently, Allentown, now TV. 
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