And Yet Another New Build From Texas

[jgriffith3337]

We just narrowed our choice of PBs down to one, received approval from our HOA, and have now started the waiting game for permits, city approvals, etc. Our underground electric, gas, and fiber lines were marked at the end of last week, so at least we know the process is underway! Hope to have everything completed by Spring.

A few notes:

* We are on a corner lot, so we have a "build line" about 10' up from our sidewalk beyond which we cannot go over without significant hoop jumping for approvals; our PB kept this in mind when coming up with our plan
* We have a 4'-5' slope away from the house, hence the raised wall on the back side of the pool
* We reduced the tanning ledge shown next to the spa to about half what is shown in the picture to increase usable pool space
* Plan to have a small "ice chest" included next to the spa; PB said it won't be too hard to add
* Currently set up for one large color LED pool light plus one color LED spa light; considering whether more lights may be needed
* In one of the pictures, you'll see what appears to be a plain brick wall; we actually have two windows there which we ultimately plan to replace with french doors
* While we are on a 1/3 acre lot, our actual backyard is too shallow for a decent-sized pool, so we are basically building on the side of the house.
* Trying to decide whether to upgrade from ColorScapes to QuartzScapes

I've been lurking on this site for some time and have learned a lot! Looking forward to learning more, and I will be documenting the progress of the build as things pick up.

Here are some pictures of our design:

 

[kimkats]

Hi! I am so happy to see another pool build starting up! What a fun time for you!

I love the design of the pool! I like how the shelf is inside that curve. You say it is going to be smaller? How so? It looks purrfect like it is in the mock up.

The only thing I notice right off the bat is here the light is.....it will be right in the swim lane if you were to want to swim laps at night. I would move it to the left of the rock as you are looking towards the deep end

Since you have been reading already you will not be surprised by what I am about to say LOL Please share a picture of the area the pool will be going. Do you have the pool painted out yet?

Kim

 

[Texas Splash]

Welcome to TFP!

 

[PoolingAround]

Might want to add another light if the budget allows it. I have one and sometimes wish I went with two because the sun shelf is pretty dark at night. However, it's also positioned behind the light so that doesn't help.

 

[daddymack]

I am not sure your budget, but that design looks ripe for a negative edge on the back of the pool...

 

[jgriffith3337]

I didn't explain that correctly. There are no changes to the 2 small shelves in the deep end. In the pictures, you will see a fairly large 'tanning ledge,' about the same size as and adjacent to the spa--we are simply cutting the size of that in half. The length of the stairs will essentially be the same from the edge of the pool to the spa, but moved 'to the right' in the pictures. If the PB sends me an updated plan, I'll post it. I'll also post pics of the area of our property the pool is going in.

PB says the Jandy large LED in the deep end will put off plenty of light, so we just took his word for it. Any info available or pics of pools with the large Jandy LED that will help us understand how much (or little) light they put off? We are across the street from a greenbelt, so there is the possibility of critters, and we would prefer not to share the pool with them at night. :0



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[jgriffith3337]

I thought of negative edge, but there isn't really a nice view off that side of the pool...basically just an 8ft cedar fence with whatever landscaping we decide on. After I post pics of the pool placement on the property, I would appreciate your continued opinion on that.

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[kimkats]

I can't wait to see the yard and new design! It is easier to have another light put in NOW than to wish you had put one in after the fact.

Ask your PB for a pool he has done that is close to size as yours and see if you can go see it at night to help you decide!

Kim

 

[jgriffith3337]

I can't wait to see the yard and new design! It is easier to have another light put in NOW than to wish you had put one in after the fact.

Ask your PB for a pool he has done that is close to size as yours and see if you can go see it at night to help you decide!

Kim

Great idea!

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[jgriffith3337]

By popular demand (haha kimkats), I am posting some additional pictures since a) there has been a request and b) no telling when the city will approve our plans.

Survey of our property with a very rough estimate of where the pool and new fence line is.

 

[kimkats]

hehe I need to see where I am spending your money! I want to do a good job!

Love all of your thoughts and plans. I am guessing you will be remove the tress in the middle of the yard as well. Will you replant them?

That basketball goal-where will it go? It is fun to play in the pool!

Oak logs for grilling=YUMMM! I also use my pecan branches in my grill which = double YUMMMMM!

Kim

 

[jgriffith3337]

Yes. The crepe myrtles will no longer be there. We're hoping to re-locate them, but they are pretty mature, so that may not work. Not sure yet where the permanent home of the basketball goal will be.

 

[jgriffith3337]

Update: permit with the City of Fort Worth is on hold. Apparently, they consider our property a corner lot and are saying we must file a $400 application for variance to get approval for building the pool. Does anyone have any experience with this type of issue?


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[BigEinAZ]

Building set-backs are usually clearly noted on your plat of survey. You needed to provide a survey for your permit application right?

 

[jgriffith3337]

Building set-backs are usually clearly noted on your plat of survey. You needed to provide a survey for your permit application right?

Yes. I have the survey plat posted above. You will see a 10' build line that we are not encroaching over. The problem is that there is apparently a city restriction which prevents builds on corner lots within 75' of the property line. That is about the center of our house! PB talked to someone in the variance office who told him he saw 2 similar issues over the past year and both were approved. However, we have to somehow prove that it would be appropriate for the city to grant us a variance. I will file the paperwork, they will send notice to all of my neighbors within 300 feet of my property that I am requesting a variance for a pool, and I will have 7 minutes in late January to plead my case in front of the variance review board. Ugh.


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[kimkats]

UGH for sure! Keep us in the loop. I am sure there is a reason for this rule but what a pain when you are NOT the reason but still have to deal with it

Kim

 

[jgriffith3337]

Permit was finally issued by the city on Thursday. Excavation begins tomorrow!

 

[Nursenini]

Exciting times!!! Congratulations!

 

[kimkats]

That awesome! Will you be able to be there to watch???

Kim

 

[jgriffith3337]

Monday, yes, I will be able to watch. Will check on status Tues - Thurs with our security cameras. I have a friend who can come over and measure if necessary.