This unassuming single piece of paper is the culmination of years of work, millions of dollars, and thousands of man hours. This “Part 3 approval” certifies that the WAL project meets the Secretary of Interior Standards, and thus qualifies for the Historic Tax Credits – which were long ago spent during the course of the project construction. Whew! Architect Michael F. Malinowski AIA Historic Consultant Paula Boghosian Developer CFY Development/Ali Youssefi Lead Project Partner

GETTING TO YES! September 16th Webinar by MFMalinowski How to effectively use Code Alternate Means and Methods and Permit Streamlining

Exterior View of a cozy nook brightened up with two ‘pop out’ windows by Applied Architecture MFMalinowski AIA

A cozy nook brightened up with two ‘pop out’ windows by Applied Architecture MFMalinowski AIA

Narrow/wide siding was used in Sacramento in the 1920’s – see the attached cottage on 19th Street – and we used it a decade ago in this new home in Sierra Oaks Vista that still looks great today – with hardy siding (cement board).

This part of a second story addition project can be scary for both homeowners and neighbors . with rain coming tomorrow, the next challenge for the builder is to create a temporary framework to support a tarp . In about 9 months, this house will look ‘whole’ again, but a new second story – and with the same cute form as the 1930’s original eclectic tudor.