Neighbors want the family's handicap ramp removed.

11 News went next door to get the neighbor's side of the story and they told us no comment.
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They can't even defend their gripe in public. Sounds like a sour opinion that won't hold up in court. I doubt legal action will proceed since no laws were broken. :crazy:
 
I would ask few buddies to park their cars with turbocharged engine, ground effect, and tinted windows in front of my house with ramp if it was me. Hey, neighbor, see all those cool cars!! Do they diminish the property value too?
 
I have seen pink houses.

I have seen a purple and green house.

I have seen a oddly colored houses.

What else I haven't seen?
 
I have seen a nice house with FILLED OF hoarding stuff outside and inside the house.
 
Frisky Feline said:
I have seen a nice house with FILLED OF hoarding stuff outside and inside the house.
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That I probably would not like. That can attract insects, snakes, and rodents. Hoarding indoors can be a safety problem. That's more than an aesthetic issue.
 
We live in a neighborhood that has a strict HOA but they allow ramps. They only require that you submit the building plans for approval first. They won't deny a ramp but they might request a design or material change.

My son-in-law had to have a small temporary ramp installed when he first lost his leg. His neighborhood has an even stricter HOA than our's but he got no complaints from them or his neighbors. His neighbors were very helpful. They were renters at that house but even the landlord didn't mind modifications that had to be made to the two-story house.
 
Reba said:
That I probably would not like. That can attract insects, snakes, and rodents. Hoarding indoors can be a safety problem. That's more than an aesthetic issue.
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I agree. I found it so gross. I notice several emtpy tin of cat litter. BUT the empty litter was outside, obviously cat passed away. The boxes and cat litter cat and scoop are still there for about 10 yrs I guess. gross. But two yrs ago, i notice they did cut down on hoarding stuff outside but still stuff there i can image once the stuffs are gone. then their front grasses to back yard look beautiufl. I really want that house but not with hoarding stuff! i can see the boxes pile up in the windows. :ugh:
 
One of reason why I don't like having neighbors. I have dealt with several neighbors in the past and they are nothing but complainer and they don't have a life!

Thank god not this time in my neighborhood
 
ok here is my insight as I have built ramps for handicapped people over the years. Why did they build a big blocky CONCRETE ramp on the front of the house when a nicely and cheaper wooden structure would have looked nicer? the concrete block looks commercial and is ugly.

They have an attached 2 car garage that will accommodate a van nicely, that either the ramp from the van (if side mounted) could reach the doorway to cart them straight into the house OR
A small wooden ramp for the 1 or2 steps they need to access to enter the house through the garage.... and on another note stay dry and warm in the
process of loading/unloading out of the weather?

I as a neighbor wouldn't complain because they are handicapped, but maybe they weren't fully informed of other options at the time.
Maybe they need another option that's practical and looks a little better for the home itself, But I see it as ugly myself but the neighbors are assholes to stir shit up like that.

When I lived in the city, a guy painted his house many shades of blue
( like dark blue doors with light blue hues to purpleish hues on trims) I bet there were 1000 shades of blue... Neighbors took it to court for him to change it ( its a conservation area too ) the guy won and court said nothing they can do about what color he choose to paint the house... Now heres the ticker...
The guy was so pissed at his neighbors for money he spent and loss to fight this in court, he repainted his house immediately!!!!! To every shade of ungodly ugly yellows he could find ! lmao It still stands in this colors today after 30 years!
 
sonocativo said:
ok here is my insight as I have built ramps for handicapped people over the years. Why did they build a big blocky CONCRETE ramp on the front of the house when a nicely and cheaper wooden structure would have looked nicer? the concrete block looks commercial and is ugly.

They have an attached 2 car garage that will accommodate a van nicely, that either the ramp from the van (if side mounted) could reach the doorway to cart them straight into the house OR
A small wooden ramp for the 1 or2 steps they need to access to enter the house through the garage.... and on another note stay dry and warm in the
process of loading/unloading out of the weather?

I as a neighbor wouldn't complain because they are handicapped, but maybe they weren't fully informed of other options at the time.
Maybe they need another option that's practical and looks a little better for the home itself, But I see it as ugly myself but the neighbors are assholes to stir shit up like that.

When I lived in the city, a guy painted his house many shades of blue
( like dark blue doors with light blue hues to purpleish hues on trims) I bet there were 1000 shades of blue... Neighbors took it to court for him to change it ( its a conservation area too ) the guy won and court said nothing they can do about what color he choose to paint the house... Now heres the ticker...
The guy was so pissed at his neighbors for money he spent and loss to fight this in court, he repainted his house immediately!!!!! To every shade of ungodly ugly yellows he could find ! lmao It still stands in this colors today after 30 years!
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I see. i wonder if the concrete ramp is much cheaper than wooden ramp>> wooden ramp often to replace from raining or walking to damage on it. concrete stays longer. :dunno: i just wonder.
 
If the wood is treated yearly it will last a long time, it is also not a permanent structure. Concrete is considered a permanent structure and they will pay taxes on it depending on size will seal their fate in the amount.
Wood is cheaper but if cared for they shouldn't have to worry with it much at all. I built my parents front porch with cedar back in high school, it is still standing today in nearly as great as shape as it was built. I only had to replace the 5 steps once due to the harsh salt during the winters, but since my parents started using calcium carbonate pellets the wood has been un touched. We spray a clear wood sealer (CWF) on it yearly and it looks brand new. I will try to find some pictures to post of it back then and now. Concrete is about $1500 a truck load, and with carpenters building the forms and all its expensive, Id imagine looking at $3000-$5000 for the concrete ramp, and possibly $1500-$2000 for the wood ramp. If they would have done a small wood ramp in the garage...looking at maybe $300 max.
 
WOW!! keep posting it here and pictuers too i d like to see for mysef. In the near future if my parents need something with the ramp.
 
sonocativo said:
ok here is my insight as I have built ramps for handicapped people over the years. Why did they build a big blocky CONCRETE ramp on the front of the house when a nicely and cheaper wooden structure would have looked nicer? the concrete block looks commercial and is ugly.
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It depends on the architectural style of the house

My mom-in-law has a vinyl-sided house with a wooden switchback ramp in the front. In her case, I think the concrete ramp would look better because her front and side porches are concrete with metal railings.

The houses of the neighborhood in the story are new. Maybe a couple years' worth of mature landscaping could soften the look of the concrete ramp.

Maybe they thought the upkeep would be easier with concrete.

They have an attached 2 car garage that will accommodate a van nicely, that either the ramp from the van (if side mounted) could reach the doorway to cart them straight into the house OR
A small wooden ramp for the 1 or2 steps they need to access to enter the house through the garage.... and on another note stay dry and warm in the
process of loading/unloading out of the weather?
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Not necessarily. Many of the new construction 2-car garages are smaller scale. We have an older 2-car garage, which is bigger, and still my Hubby's work van barely fits inside. He has to pull all the way in, almost touching the back wall, and then he can barely close the garage door. He can't get into his van unless the garage door is open. Also, he had to deconstruct the garage door opening to make it taller than normal in order to fit. Still, he always enters the garage with a full tank of gas. Otherwise, the top edge scrapes the trim.

My son-in-law has a brand new house with a 2-car garage. It is shorter than our's, and his driveway is more narrow. He has a Denali SUV and he can't park it in the garage. Even if he pulls it in all the way, it still sticks out about a foot from the rear.

I imagine a lift-converted van might not easily fit into their garage, and most likely doesn't have space to operate the lift within the garage.

...The guy was so pissed at his neighbors for money he spent and loss to fight this in court, he repainted his house immediately!!!!! To every shade of ungodly ugly yellows he could find ! lmao It still stands in this colors today after 30 years!
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Wow, that's so immature!
 
I think concerte would be cheaper to take care for the long run because the handicapped people cannot hire someone to refinish the wood ramps every year, could get expensive. Long run and low maintenance is better than keep maitenancing for once or twice a year.
 
Also it is possible to remove the concerte with special tools, if someone wants to buy the house in the future. It doesn't have to be a permanent structure.
 
sequoias said:
I think concerte would be cheaper to take care for the long run because the handicapped people cannot hire someone to refinish the wood ramps every year, could get expensive. Long run and low maintenance is better than keep maitenancing for once or twice a year.
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Yes. My MIL's ramp needs to be scraped and repainted every few years. What a pain!
 
A possible reason for concrete ramp is easier snow/ice removal, other possible is zoning rules, that might prohibit wooden deck in front. So, we don't know the full story, and that neighbor might not know the whole story behind.

Or maybe that person got grant and had to follow specification, and approved by zoning board, who knows?
 
Reba said:
It depends on the architectural style of the house

My mom-in-law has a vinyl-sided house with a wooden switchback ramp in the front. In her case, I think the concrete ramp would look better because her front and side porches are concrete with metal railings.

The houses of the neighborhood in the story are new. Maybe a couple years' worth of mature landscaping could soften the look of the concrete ramp.

Maybe they thought the upkeep would be easier with concrete.


Not necessarily. Many of the new construction 2-car garages are smaller scale. We have an older 2-car garage, which is bigger, and still my Hubby's work van barely fits inside. He has to pull all the way in, almost touching the back wall, and then he can barely close the garage door. He can't get into his van unless the garage door is open. Also, he had to deconstruct the garage door opening to make it taller than normal in order to fit. Still, he always enters the garage with a full tank of gas. Otherwise, the top edge scrapes the trim.

My son-in-law has a brand new house with a 2-car garage. It is shorter than our's, and his driveway is more narrow. He has a Denali SUV and he can't park it in the garage. Even if he pulls it in all the way, it still sticks out about a foot from the rear.

I imagine a lift-converted van might not easily fit into their garage, and most likely doesn't have space to operate the lift within the garage.


Wow, that's so immature!
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Im basing my theory off the photo provided in the article.
 
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