KC GARAGE CONVERSIONS — PROJECT BRIEF
Planning worksheet | Updated September 19, 2026
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1. PURPOSE
Proposed use:
Who will use the room and how often:
Will anyone sleep here:
Will it include independent cooking/living facilities:
What matters most (comfort, privacy, access, budget, other):

2. PROPERTY AND AUTHORITY
City/county/state (confirm the actual permit authority):
Authority contact and date:
Existing and proposed use discussed:
Written approval/process questions outstanding:
Recorded restrictions to review:

3. GARAGE CONDITIONS — MARK UNKNOWNS
Attached / detached / unknown:
Full / partial conversion:
Measured inside width and depth:
Lowest clear ceiling height:
Slab slope and floor-to-house height differences:
Water entry, dampness, damage or odors observed:
Equipment and required service access:
Power / water / drainage / HVAC possibilities:
Parking and displaced storage plan:

4. PROPOSED SCOPE
Floor assembly and moisture investigation:
Vehicle-opening infill / windows / doors:
Insulation, air sealing and retained-garage separation:
Heating, cooling and ventilation:
Electrical, plumbing and equipment capacity:
Accessibility goals:
Design, permits and inspections:
Finishes, allowances and exclusions:

5. QUESTIONS AND EVIDENCE
Measurements or inspections needed:
Who owns each investigation:
What should happen before the next decision:
Documents to retain at closeout:

Use this brief with appropriately qualified professionals and the authority for
the property. It is not an estimate, approval or construction drawing.