[vintageogauge]

Have you considered going into an Ivy which I believe is a 4 bedroom Lantana? That would not only give you more closet space but and entire extra room.

[giorgio1948]

Remember the NIKE quote...Just do it?

[Spalumbos62]

Originally Posted by msilagy

I wish you the best of luck and think it's a good idea if it works for you. What I find interesting is the fact that you view the villages as a communist type style of living where you have no authority inside your own domain which I imagine costs a few hundred thousand dollars.
With all this control over the people during this pandemic is this what led to this type of thinking......?

Wow..what a stupid question.

[richs631]

Originally Posted by kp11364

Hi everyone,

I know that some things need to be passed for architectural approval, but would something like this need it?

I'm using a Lantana floor plan. What I'd like to do is create another closet with shelves (basically more storage space that would be house temperature) next to the existing closet. Basically, I'd be knocking down the wall and pushing it into the garage. I'd think that this could potentially be done in any floorplan that has some angled areas in the garage.

And also your honest opinion - is it even worth doing? I am downsizing like mad, but I still don't know if I'll be able to reduce all my closet and storage space when I move to TV.

You do not need architectural approval but you will technically need a building permit as you will be changing square footage on “living area”

[BigHoss18]

I agree with response #6 from wisbad1.

Buy unfinished pantry cabinets from Lowe’s/Home Depot and mount them in the garage. Store non-perishable items in them. We use ours for small kitchen appliances, toilet paper and paper towels, collapsible coolers, extra glasses and dishes for entertaining, etc.

Might also consider insulating your attic and installing thermostatically controlled attic fans to keep attic temp reasonable so you can store stuff that is used less often.

You have other options to consider before a messy and expensive remodel that bears little fruit.

[bruce213]

To me the question is can you afford not to if in comes to the ARC attention after or without a permit ( if needed). Unless your storing things heat sensitive garage storage should work.

[jfkilduff]

The walls between garage and living space are FIRE RESISTANT including the ceilings. It’s a must to get approvals, permits and inspections.

[Tmarkwald]

Originally Posted by jfkilduff

The walls between garage and living space are FIRE RESISTANT including the ceilings. It’s a must to get approvals, permits and inspections.

Was just looking at mine a few days ago. Normal drywall. Nothing special in the garage ceiling.

Who knows? Mine was built 2004 so maybe a difference since then ...

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by wisbad1

I turned that space in garage into a closet. Put shelves in and bi- fold doors on it. We keep small appliances and stuff in it. Saved me from busting walls. Send me a pm for more info.

The OP is trying to prevent having to bust walls, by making the walls different than the original plan in the first place. Their house hasn't been built yet. They can have it designed to suit their needs - either space in the garage where they can put shelves or a cabinet, Or switch that out and make the space on the inside of the house, with doors and closet fixtures.

But no, you don't need ARC approval for that, OP.

[Carla B]

Originally Posted by wisbad1

I turned that space in garage into a closet. Put shelves in and bi- fold doors on it. We keep small appliances and stuff in it. Saved me from busting walls. Send me a pm for more info.

Husband did that too to make that garage space into a closet with bi-fold doors. Very simple to do and did not involve moving any wall.
Handy place for yard chemicals, pressure washer, garbage bags, etc.

[Tmarkwald]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

The OP is trying to prevent having to bust walls, by making the walls different than the original plan in the first place. Their house hasn't been built yet. They can have it designed to suit their needs - either space in the garage where they can put shelves or a cabinet, Or switch that out and make the space on the inside of the house, with doors and closet fixtures.

But no, you don't need ARC approval for that, OP.

That makes it easy! Ok, we're not talking about modifying an existing home!!!

[Joe C.]

Instead of doing all that work, why not have someone re-do your closets in the front 2 bedrooms? You can more than double your useable space with shelving and hanging areas. We did ours (All Ways Closets 352-243-2513 ) and my wife is extremely pleased.
Instead of a hanging bar across the closet with a shelf on top, each closet is designed with hanging areas front to back on both the left and right sides, with a shelf above each hanging rod, and shelving in the middle of the closet with all kinds of nooks for all her sewing/quilting and scrapbooking stuff.
Besides, if you move that wall in the foyer, will you be interfering with the truss set up?
BTW, you can re-do both closets for around $400 each.
Just a thought......

[retiredguy123]

To answer the OP's question, it's not worth doing. Just install the shelving in the garage.

[Nick B]

Originally Posted by kp11364

Hi everyone,

I know that some things need to be passed for architectural approval, but would something like this need it?

I'm using a Lantana floor plan. What I'd like to do is create another closet with shelves (basically more storage space that would be house temperature) next to the existing closet. Basically, I'd be knocking down the wall and pushing it into the garage. I'd think that this could potentially be done in any floorplan that has some angled areas in the garage.

And also your honest opinion - is it even worth doing? I am downsizing like mad, but I still don't know if I'll be able to reduce all my closet and storage space when I move to TV.

Get rid of clutter it's hard but you won't miss it

[Nick B]

Originally Posted by msilagy

I wish you the best of luck and think it's a good idea if it works for you. What I find interesting is the fact that you view the villages as a communist type style of living where you have no authority inside your own domain which I imagine costs a few hundred thousand dollars.
With all this control over the people during this pandemic is this what led to this type of thinking......?

Communist?