All Forum Posts by: David Robertson

Interesting situation here... I've been working on this quadplex project for around a year now. It's mostly been stalled in the planning phase by the local AHJ (City of Atlanta).

During that time, the original developer decides to sell the project to another developer (along with several of their other projects that I am also working on for them). I paired the original developer up with another one of my clients, and now they are in negotiations to sell / buy these projects.

The image below is currently one lot that we are designing one quadplex for. The new developer wants to subdivide the lot and put one triplex or quad on each lot. I've seen this subdivision strategy several times now. Seems to be a trend?

Is anyone else using lot subdivision as a strategy, or is this old news?

Hi, 

I am attempting to develop something similar to this on an R-5 lot in Atlanta. The zoning doesn't allow for more than two dwelling units per lot. 

Right now the lot is right at 10,000 SF. Is that interior lot line assumed when a duplex is built, or is some kind of formal process needed?

Has anyone seen or done something similar? 

@Diego Saavedra what's the zoning designation on the property?

Where is the property located?

Hey Clay. Welcome and congrats on starting out! 

I'm an Architect based out of Atlanta. Feel free to reach out. 

 I would second this. As an Architect I also use the AIA contracts, on all my projects, regardless of size. 

I've been working with Francisco for several years now. Great guy. 

I would echo what the others are saying here. Biggest thing, at this point, is to make sure zoning will allow that kind of density / typology on your site. I assume it would be a deal killer if your guys design a quad, and the City won't allow that typology or DUA. If it isn't allowed by right, then you'd have go for rezoning, which is tough to get, and time consuming. 

I would also check and see if you need a site survey. If you're staying within the existing footprint or not adding any more impervious area, then you may not. Some Architects will include that, in their proposal, and some won't. 

Also see if you need signed / sealed Structural and MEP drawings for permitting. Most AHJs would put a quad in the multifamily realm, and that would require MEP / Structural.