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All Forum Posts by: Ben Glaser

Ben Glaser has started 4 posts and replied 12 times.

Post: Flex Warehouse Space

Ben GlaserPosted
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 4
Quote from @Roy Bhavi:
Quote from @Ben Glaser:

 @Ronald what is "FAR"

@Tammy Renee Johnson - I'm walking through the same process. The expense to build a steel frame building right now is pretty high. I was looking at 1.5 acres (~40,000 sqft usable). It looks like I might be able to put about 8 units on it. There's a lot of factors such as setbacks, parking, water control, etc. Not as simple as 20,000 sq ft built on a 40,000 sq ft lot. 

For anyone that reads this, that has way more experience than me. Please reach out. Would greatly appreciate talking to someone.

I normally budget for 28% building coverage when looking for land. In certain cases, it could be as low as 25% or high as 35%. My assumptions are:
1. Relatively flat topography
2. No floodplain 
3. Standard storm water detention requirements

Thanks for the response. That is helpful. 

The project I'm looking at now is exactly 30% building coverage, good to know when deciding whether a project makes sense or not.

Post: Flex Warehouse Space

Ben GlaserPosted
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 4

 @Ronald what is "FAR"

@Tammy Renee Johnson - I'm walking through the same process. The expense to build a steel frame building right now is pretty high. I was looking at 1.5 acres (~40,000 sqft usable). It looks like I might be able to put about 8 units on it. There's a lot of factors such as setbacks, parking, water control, etc. Not as simple as 20,000 sq ft built on a 40,000 sq ft lot. 

For anyone that reads this, that has way more experience than me. Please reach out. Would greatly appreciate talking to someone.