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Open Questions / Plan Revisions

Outstanding decisions and questions for the 207 9th Ave renovation.

Last updated: September 28, 2026

Mechanical / HVAC

  1. In Process

    Ideal furnace location on the 3rd floor, with access panels and filter outside of the bedroom?

    Add larger doors in the eave after framing to try to eliminate needing a stand-up closet.

    For: Builder / HVAC

  2. In Process

    Can the AC condensers go closer to the house on the left side?

    Any setback concern?

    AC condensers moved to the side of the house.

    For: Builder / HVAC / Belmar zoning

  3. In Process

    Can the range hood vent outside from the stair wall (an interior wall in the middle of the house)?

    The 42 inch Zephyr vents straight up only (10 inch round duct, no recirculating option). Proposed route: up through the hood, across the top of the left upper cabinets, out the sink (exterior) wall. Confirm the wall cap is 3 ft from the window and property line, and decide on make-up air (limit hood to 390 CFM or add Zephyr MUA010A kit).

    For: Builder / HVAC

Plumbing

  1. In Process

    Relocate the water heater from the 3rd floor to the basement?

    Will find an area in the basement to have both, with a recirculating pump.

    For: Builder / Plumber

  2. In Process

    Can the plumbing for the 2nd floor bathroom run in the center wall, or can we move it somewhere else?

    Will run in the front 1st floor bedroom closet down to the basement, in the same area.

    For: Builder / Plumber / Mary (architect)

  3. In Process

    Add a whole-house water filter and an under-sink reverse osmosis (RO) system

    The RO system will feed the Thermador refrigerator and the Moen cold water dispenser by the kitchen sink.

    Plumber can do it, no problem. Owner to select brands.

    For: Builder / Plumber

  4. Open

    What size is the main plumbing line?

    For: Plumber

Stairs & Windows

  1. In Process

    Fireplace: build to the minimum depth allowed by the Mendota specs.

    Does Mary have to redraw the window locations?

    Build to 21 inches for the Mendota 20 inch specs.

    For: Mary (architect) / Builder

Interior Layout

  1. Done

    Shrink the column / wall between family, living and dining?

    Resolved in Rev 2 plans (9-28-26): column shrunk to 1'-6".

    For: Mary (architect) / Builder

Kitchen

  1. Done

    Can we eliminate the 3 inch padding in the first floor kitchen plans?

    Rev 2 shows a 3 inch pad-out on the kitchen stair wall to match the wall above. Joists under the upstairs wall are doubled, so it looks cosmetic. The offset could be trimmed at the hallway opening instead.

    For: Mary (architect) / Builder

Exterior

  1. In Process

    Exterior back door: out-swing door to match the Anderson French door style?

    Possibly shift the door 6 inches east and/or just swap the washer/dryer with the built-in area.

    For: Builder / Jaeger (Anderson order)

  2. Open

    Add two exterior lights, one on each side of the front door?

    For: Builder / Electrician

Permits / Architect

  1. In Process

    Pool and paver change application.

    Waiting on Andrew's final impervious coverage numbers to submit to Belmar.

    Plans received and application in process (Eddie).

    For: Andrew (architect) / Borough of Belmar

Owner Decisions

  1. Open

    Kitchen layout: Option A (plans as drawn) or Option B (range centered on stair wall, fridge by the pantry)?

    Does the range stay where it is, or get centered on the inside wall?

    For: Owner (Eddie) / Kitchen designer / Mary (architect)

  2. Open

    Tall cabinet in the 22 inch space next to the fridge: pull-out pantry or broom closet?

    Only applies to Option B.

    For: Owner (Eddie)

  3. Open

    Range wall uppers: stacked cabinets to the ceiling, closed doors with crown (no open shelves)?

    Top row hides the hood duct. Confirm ceiling height first.

    For: Owner (Eddie)

  4. In Process

    Range hood: limit to 390 CFM or add the Zephyr make-up air kit (MUA010A)?

    Leaning: full power with the Zephyr MUA010A make-up air kit (for searing). Ask HVAC if the fresh-air inlet can come in through the basement rim joist into the HVAC return.

    For: Owner (Eddie)

  5. Open

    Future pool: stub a gas line and water now?

    For: Owner (Eddie)

  6. Open

    Front door color?

    Currently TBD.

    For: Owner (Eddie)

  7. In Process

    Select brands for the whole-house water filter and under-sink RO system

    For: Owner (Eddie)

  8. In Process

    Stairs from the 2nd to 3rd floor with a landing: confirm the window order

    Plans good. Would this change the new window order? We will be adding a window based on Mary's plans (coming soon).

    Owner to confirm the window order and decide.

    For: Owner (Eddie) / Mary (architect)

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