My wife and I are remodeling a 1940s bungalow-style home in St Petersburg, and after several months of interior work, we need design help and drawings of the front exterior for our contractor to gain permits from the city and move forward with the project.The original front entrance of the home was covered with an addition built by previous owners, and we'd like to boost curb appeal and value by adding a driveway, front steps, a new door with sidelights, and an overhang jutting out from the gable with columns. 

I remodeled into a 5/4.

If the HELOC is being used to remodel or update the townhome I'd question why. 

Doesn't sound like you remodeled the property to command a high ARV or the ARV's are just that low. 

This has put a cut on our cashflow and we have had some major expenses, like a new roof,  water heater, bathroom remodel, and kitchen remodel all done at the 3 bed house.

.), but not a complete remodel (not adding or expanding structures).

we remodel the entire townhouse.

I have spent the last 8 years co-managing a small remodeling LLC, and have an primary background in project management, client coordination and admin communications/support. 

I remodeled it and have it rented out now.

Most residential remodeling in all of CA is done without permits, long before this "housing crisis".