All Forum Posts by: Chandler Burton

Hello!

I live in Denver and my property is a single family home, but the land is zoned to support a duplex.

The house was separated into two units up/down when I bought it, with separate entrances, electricity and water.

I'm looking to get the property zoned as a duplex and the city is asking for:

- Need Site Plan that contains Reference Lots and Front Setback Dimensions

- Spot grade elevation points at primary front setback and rear corners

Are these site plans something an architect needs to do? Has anyone used an online service such as getasiteplan.com ?

Thanks in advance.

Hi, I bought a Craftsman home in the Highlands neighborhood of Denver about six months ago. It’s a multi unit and I’ve been living in one unit and renting the other on Airbnb/Vrbo. It’s been going very well.

I’m planning to renovate my basement to create an additional, second unit that I plan to also rent short term. I’m trying to decide between creating one or two bedrooms in the space.

The basement comparables I’ve found in the area are mainly one bedrooms so I don’t have a great way to estimate the incremental revenue potential to help weigh against the added renovation cost of the second bedroom. 

First time posting here. Wondering if the community has any insight to help me make this decision. Thank you.