[OldNorth] 539 E Street cottage-- it's actually 480 SF aboveground

[Valerie Vann]

Z Smith wrote:
> When complete, there will be the existing home (2 BR, 1 BA, 1420 SF above
> ground, 200 SF basement) and this cottage (1 BR / 2BA, 480 SF above ground,
> 303 SF basement).  So when it's done, the lot coverage will be just 32%, and
> there will be a total of 3BR and 3 BA on the site between the house and the
> cottage.  The overall FAR is just 32%, well below the 40% limit.

Out of curiosity, why does a 1 BR cottage need 2 bathrooms?

What are the basements in both houses used for? additional bedrooms?

Valerie Vann