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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF LOUISVILLE, INC.

association news 10 New Post-Construction Stormwater Regulation Effective August 1 14 HBAL Awarded 2012 NAHB Association’s Cup for Outstanding Membership Achievement 18 It May Be Time to Rethink What You Know (Or Thought You Knew) About Kitchens and Cabinetry departments Perspective Letter.................................5

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Tour of Remodeled Homes is August 10th & 11th The 28th Annual Tour of Remodeled Homes will feature 15 projects across Louisville ranging from bathroom remodels to whole house remodels and major additions. Once again the Tour of Remodeled Homes is an excellent display of the outstanding craftsmanship of our Registered Remodelors.

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Member Meetings............................24 Building Permits...............................26 Member News..................................27 New Members..................................28 Milestone Members.........................28 Honor Roll.......................................29 Members Pending............................29 Corporate Sponsors..........................29 Calendar of Events...........................30

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28th Annual

Tour of Remodeled Homes August 10th-11th

Get a sneak peek of all 15 projects inside!

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Associates Appreciation BBQ

Help us kick-off Associates Appreciation Month by attending the Associates Appreciation BBQ on August 25 from 1-5 pm at Tom Sawyer Park.

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Cover: The 2013 Tour of Remodeled Homes will be August 10-11, and feature 15 homes.

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1000 North Hurstbourne Parkway Louisville, KY 40223-4012 (502) 429-6000 FAX (502) 429-6036 Email: newhomes@hbal.com Web Site: www.hbal.com 2013 OFFICERS Bob Thieneman, Jr. President

Supreme Court Decision in Koontz v. St. Johns River Water Management District

Perry Lyons Vice President Pat Durham Treasurer Don Karem Secretary Tom Raver Associate Vice President Charles J. Kavanaugh Executive Vice President BUILDER DIRECTORS Brandon Bailey Brandon Buttorff Terry Chynoweth Mike Effinger Dave Ernst Jeremy Esposito Michael Isaac David Lurding George Miller Jason Orthober Chris Osborne Rocco Pigneri Mark Simpson Leo Thieneman, Jr. ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS Deborah Bilitski Davis Boland Mira Farmer Dave French Greg Gentry Larry Hobson Andrew Holden John Hollenbach Paul Miele David Mindel Derek Smothers Ron Wibbels Bryan Wiegandt

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Clifford Thieneman, Sr.

HONORARY associate DIRECTORs Frank Arnold, Sr. Richard Bean PUBLISHER Charles J. Kavanaugh EDITOR Tara Brinkmoeller Advertising Melissa Mattingly Kimberly Greenwell 502.429.6000 GRAPHIC DESIGN Scott Dudgeon Writers Stacy Smith Rogers HBAL Issues Nancy Miller Product Features HBAL Staff PRINTING United Graphics

This is a very important decision made by the Supreme Court. I have included this explanation of the decision written by NAHB so that HBAL members may understand the case, as well as to see what member benefits are provided by NAHB. – Chuck Kavanaugh What it Means for Our Members For years, local governments have pursued arrangements with developers to extract certain concessions in exchange for the opportunity to develop. For example, a locality may ask a developer to improve the street in anticipation of the increased traffic that a development may bring. In some cases, this is a fair request. However, some local governments seem all too willing to stretch the boundaries to the limit. In a victory for NAHB membership and property rights advocates, the U.S. Supreme Court on June 25 issued an opinion that directly affects the law that applies to such conditions, called “exactions.” The case is Koontz v. St. Johns River Water Management District. NAHB led a coalition of 16 associations which together filed an amicus brief that explained to the Court that governments will not collapse if they cannot extort money from property owners who wish to use their land. Koontz Case Facts Coy A. Koontz owned 14.2 acres of vacant land and sought to improve 3.7 acres of the property. Koontz applied to the St. Johns River Water Management District (District) for permits to dredge and fill 3.25 acres of wetlands. In exchange, Koontz offered to dedicate the remainder of his property — about 11 acres — to the state for conservation. The district rejected the proposal and pressed Koontz for more, demanding that Koontz pay to enhance 50 acres of wetlands on the district’s property located between 4 and 7.5 miles away, by replacing culverts and plugging some ditches. Koontz refused the district’s unreasonable demand. The district then denied outright his permit applications, and would not issue permits unless and until Koontz submitted to its conditions. Koontz brought a lawsuit against the district. The Legal Background Since the late 1980s, the Supreme Court has held that a permit condition (also called an “exaction”) is

not constitutional unless it has a “nexus” to a governmental purpose and it is “roughly proportion” to the impacts of the project. This is known as theNollan/ Dolan test, named after two Supreme Court cases. The test protects property owners from overzealous land use permitting officials. Until its ruling on June 25, there were two unanswered questions: Is there a difference between the government simply denying a permit because the land owner would not accede to an onerous condition, and when it grants a permit with conditions attached? Is the Nollan/Dolan test limited to exactions of land (e.g., government asks for 10% of land to be set aside for park), or does it also apply to monetary actions (e.g., government asks for $10,000 to go towards building an off-site park)? These two questions are quite important. If the Court had decided that Nollan/Dolan did not apply in either scenario, it would give the government expanded power to force unreasonable exactions upon developers by providing an easy workaround for theNollan/Dolan test. The Koontz Decision Thankfully, the Supreme Court decided in favor of Koontz. Specifically, it ruled that Nollan/Dolan applies equally to situations where the government denies a permit and where the government grants a permit with conditions. In other words, if a property owner refuses to agree to outrageous conditions in a permit, and the government denies that permit, the government cannot later argue that there was no constitutional violation because the permit was never granted. In its analysis, the court used a form of the word “extortion” five times to describe the manner in which governments demand property from developers before granting approvals. Thus, the court may be starting to understand the realities of the land use permitting process for NAHB builders and developers. The court also ruled that monetary exactions are subject to the same Nollan/Dolan analysis as land exactions. Thus, it makes no difference if the government demands that the landowner give up real property or money as a condition to obtaining a permit. This is a huge victory. The decision gives landowners ammunition to fight permitting officials that attempt to hold up approvals until the landowner surrenders to their extortion. august 2013 5

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August 10th & 11th This year’s Tour of Remodeled Homes presented by Bonnycastle Appliance & TV is a tremendous collection of 15 remodeling projects ranging from bathroom and kitchen remodels to whole house remodels and significant additions. There are projects in a variety of neighborhoods in the city, with manageable clusters of homes which should make for convenient visits to all projects for visitors during the two-day show. The Tour of Remodeled Homes is excited to announce that it will be making a charitable donation to Gilda’s Club from each ticket purchased for this year’s event. Gilda’s Club helps those living with cancer– men, women, teens and children – and those who love them. They recognize the need of all individuals whose lives have been touched by

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cancer, those who have a diagnosis, survivors, care givers and family members. HBAL members may purchase discount tickets for only $5 each. To purchase member tickets complete the form on page 9 of this magazine. Regular admission tickets are only $15 and can be purchased at any home on the Tour.

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Vincent Abell Vincent Abell Contracting, Inc. 2232 Kaelin Avenue, 40205

Rick Allison and Tom Kruse Kruse Allison Construction Co., Inc. 10717 Sunderland Place, 40243

Brandon Bailey Bailey Remodeling & Construction, LLC 3922 Napanee Road, 40207

Bill Bruenderman Bruenderman Construction & Remodeling 4907 Crofton Road, 40207

Jim Ernst, David Ernst, Mark Ernst & Bob Thieneman, Jr. Prestige Built Homes / Estate Homes 7002 Wooded Meadow Road, 40241

David Foster Foster Brothers Construction 5 Eastover Court, 40206

Joe French Louisville Handyman, Inc. 2325 Branning Road, 40222

Renotta Henson Victory Home Builders, LLC 10060 Shelbyville Road, 40067 august 2013 7

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Jeremy McGraw Provident Homes 8324 Croydon Circle, 40222

Karen McKechnie Stonehenge Construction LLC & Sons 12015 Hudson View Court, 40299

Chris Knopf & John Miranda Pinnacle Properties of Louisville, LLC 3920 Hycliffe Avenue, 40207

Rob Peterson Robert A. Peterson Jr. Co., Inc. 106 Towne Creek Court, 40243

Kiel Thomson Kiel Thomson Company 503 Ridgewood Road, 40207

Ron Wolford Wolford Building & Remodeling 2614 Phoenix Hill Drive, 40207

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AUGUST 10 & 11, 2013 DISCOUNT TICKETS OFFERED TO HBAL MEMBERS Projects will be open between the hours of 12 noon and 6 p.m. both Saturday, August 10th & Sunday, August 11th. You will be able to visit all 15 tour projects for the cost of a $5 ticket. Regular adult admission is $15; children under 6 are free. You may begin your tour at any project on display. Visit www.hbal.com for the complete list of tour projects.

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New Post-Construction Stormwater Regulation Effective August 1 by Stacy Smith Rogers, Grace Communications, LLC

A new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation that affects HBAL members, particularly developers, will go into effect August 1, 2013. Nationally, it’s called the Post-Construction Stormwater Regulation. Locally, it’s described as a long-term stormwater quality regulation. The EPA initiated the regulation to establish a program to reduce stormwater discharges from newly developed and redeveloped sites and strengthen its stormwater program. Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) is the local agency held responsible for implementing the regulation. According to MSD Chief Engineer Steve Emly, MSD has involved the community in ongoing discussions about stormwater management for a while. “We’ve been meeting with HBAL and a development advisory group about this for several years, with more freqent discussions in the last year. There’s also a Wet Weather Team* composed of stakeholders from across the community that represent a wide variety of interests,” he explained. MSD encourages developers to view this new regulation as a way to check off two things with one approach. “There are a range of options that help developers get more out of their property,” he said. According to Emly, there are a wide range of options that developers can utilize to make their site look and feel the way they originally intended it. “People who embrace the program from the beginning will find that it’s beneficial in many ways. By adhering to the standards, you’re fulfilling a

The Consent Decree and Project WIN

The Clean Water Act passed in 1972 contains aggressive water quality standards for cities similar to Louisville. To satisfy the stringent requirements that were negotiated with the Kentucky Division of Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Region IV and U.S. Department of Justice, MSD entered into an agreement with them in 2005 through an “unfunded federal mandate” known as the Consent Decree. This agreement calls for MSD to complete 128 projects with targeted deadlines for reaching these water quality goals by 2024. The Consent Decree requires Louisville to minimize combined sewer overﬂows and eliminate sanitary sewer overﬂows, while rehabilitating the community’s aging sewer system. This effort, which has been named Project WIN (Waterway Improvements Now), is the second-largest public works initiative in Louisville history. According to MSD, Project WIN is second in size only to the Louisville bridges project. The Project WIN website is a good source for information about MSD’s Amended Consent Decree projects and programs. Visit www.msdprojectwin.org, and click “SIGN UP” to receive Project WIN information. 10 louisville builder • hbal.com

requirement, but you’re also creating an aesthetically pleasing property that buyers will appreciate,” he explained. Emly said there are many options in this new regulation that don’t involve landscaping, such as permeable pavers and concrete. “You can go with an approach that has a lot of vegetation or no vegetation. The average person wouldn’t view these options as environmental, but more as an amenity,” he explained. What/Who is Affected? The regulation applies to all land disturbing activities with a disturbed area equal to or greater than one acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or a common scheme of development equal to or greater than one acre located in Metro Louisville.

“We’ve been meeting with HBAL and a development advisory group about this for several years, with more freqent discussions in the last year.” - Steve Emily

What is Required from Local Developers? Beginning August 1, 2013, an executed Stormwater Quality Maintenance Agreement must be submitted with permit application for all new plan submittals, along with a Best Management Practices (BMP) Maintenance Plan. According to MSD, a schedule of submittal requirements for each type of application and plan required is outlined in the MSD Design Manual. Plans must be stamped by a professional engineer licensed in the Commonwealth of Kentucky prior to approval. Long-term self-inspections are required to ensure that the BMPs are functioning according to permit. Those self-inspections must be performed and documented consistent with the requirements of the Kentucky Division of Water in KPDES MS4 permit KYS000001. The landowner or person defined in the Stormwater Quality Maintenance Agreement must utilize a QPCI who has been registered with MSD prior to performing or overseeing those activities. MSD Design Manual and Green Infrastructure Section The MSD Design Manual is a guide for the planning and design of stormwater systems, flood protection works, sanitary sewers, erosion control structures, small sanitary pump stations, small wastewater treatment plants and associated activities of MSD. It identifies a single set of standards, submittal requirements and approval procedures to be used in the planning and design of projects within the MSD service area. The section on green infrastructure is currently being updated. Links to the MSD Design Manual and the MSD Green Infrastructure Manual Chapter 18 are located at www.msdlouky.org/insidemsd/standarddrawings.htm.

Stormwater Regulation Green infrastructure* takes the rain water that runs off the site, along with the pollutants that affect living spaces. The updated regulation and accompanying design manual section reflect the expanded options for green infrastructure that satisfy the new regulation. The manual is updated based on lessons learned through a financial incentive program initiated a couple of years ago through which dozens of projects participated. The manual includes a variety of options that could be adapted for a number of land uses. In the 2013 summer issue of Cross Currents, MSD’s newsletter, an explanation of green infrastructure details how comprehensive green components absorb, store and infiltrate rain where it falls, intercepting stormwater runoff before it can enter the drainage and combined sewer systems. MSD cites examples such as pervious pavers, rain barrels and rain gardens which decrease the amount of stormwater entering the combined sewer system by allowing stormwater to be absorbed through a pervious surface or captured for later use. A decreased stormwater flow reduces wet weather overflows from the combined sewer system and the amounts of rainwater that must be treated. Reduced overflows improve the quality of waterways, including local streams, creeks and the Ohio River. MSD is currently collecting post-construction site and sewer flow data, which will be compared with pre-construction flow information to estimate the true effect of green projects on system flow. In addition, they are installing various kinds of monitoring equipment to ascertain the performance of these controls for reducing overflows, enhancing water quality and other anticipated outcomes. For more information, about local green infrastructure efforts or the regulation, visit www.msdlouky.org.

Helpful Terms to Know * Green Infrasturcure: green infrastructure focuses on the preservation and restoration of natural landscape elements—storm water storage and inﬁltration—by implementing green practices that mimic pre-development conditions. * Wet Weather Team -- MSD formed the Wet Weather Team shortly after approval of the Consent Decree (see below). The Wet Weather Team includes key MSD staff, outside consultants and a 20-person stakeholder group consisting of community leaders, government department heads, organized labor, education, public health, environmental and neighborhood interests.

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A copy of the MS4 Permit, including details on the requirements related to the first 0.6 inch rainfall, may be viewed or downloaded at www.msdlouky.org/insidemsd/ wwwq/ms4/MS4_Permit20110611.pdf. Additional information on the MS4 Program including Annual Reports and Planning Documents may be found on MSD’s website at www.msdlouky.org/insidemsd/ wwwq/ms4/index.htm.

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Celebrating Associate Members Join us for the Associate Appreciation BBQ on August 25th

Associate members are extremely important to the Home Builders Association of Louisville. They make up more than three quarters of our total membership and are active on nearly every committee and council in the Association. Additionally, the products and services offered by our Associate members help to complete the homes built and remodeled by our Registered Builders and Registered Remodelors, creating a natural and necessary partnership within our industry.

“We pride ourselves at HBAL on creating opportunities to connect you to your customer.” This year HBAL is kicking off Associate Appreciation Month a few days early with our Associate Appreciation BBQ on August 25 at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park. We pride ourselves at HBAL on creating opportunities to connect you to your customer. This new event is also about making connections – but our hope is that you will take time to get to know your customers on a more personal level. The BBQ event is a time where Builders and Remodelors will be helping to cook and serve food to Associate members and their families

and will also provide an opportunity for fun and fellowship. In addition to great food, we will also have fun games and activities for the whole family. There will be several builders and remodelers involved with this event as a way to say “thank you” to the Associate members for their time, talents, and expertise that they share with Association and building industry. Be sure that you sign up to attend the event on August 25 from 1:00 until 5:00 pm at the softball fields of E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park. Sign up online through the calendar on www.hbal.com or complete a registration form and return it to the office. In addition to the BBQ, we will be hosting the annual Builders versus Associates Softball Game during the event. This year the game is being played on a REAL FIELD! The game will begin at approximately 3:00 pm and is sure to be a fun and exciting addition to the day’s events. Over 25 Regsitered Builder and Registered Remodelor members already signed on as sponsors!

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HBAL Awarded 2012 NAHB Association’s Cup for Outstanding Membership Achievement by Stacy Smith Rogers, Grace Communications, LLC

HBAL has certainly made a name for itself on the national stage, but this month the spotlight will be shining brighter than ever! The association will receive the NAHB Cup for Outstanding Membership Achievement (presented to a local association for its outstanding membership efforts) in mid-August at the 2013 Association Leadership Institute held in Portland, Ore. To be eligible for the honor, an association must first have the highest combined percentage increase in membership growth and retention in its group size. The finalists in each of the groups then submit an application by which they are scored on certain criteria, including their ability to integrate their membership plans into association-wide activities, achievement of member involvement, developing short-term and year-long membership initiatives and promoting their core benefits and services. The finalists for 2012 included:

are more than 700 associations in the national federation, making this award even more notable. He commented on the accomplishment, “The Louisville HBA puts forth more time and effort than anyone else and it shows. They demonstrate a determined attention to detail in their membership recruitment efforts. Their success is a testament to their members and their association.” Deitz noted that HBAL isn’t a stranger to national recognition. “HBAL stands out as a shining example and is always at the forefront of competitions. On a national level, NAHB is fortunate to have strong representation from Louisville, such as Chuck Kavanaugh who is a creative and innovative leader and John Miranda who leads the national membership effort and was the number one recruiter in the fall with 41 new members. Most members don’t recruit 41 members in a lifetime. They help grow the federation and make it strong.”

Group 1: Home Builders Association of Louisville

Award is a Source of Pride for HBAL

Group 2: Northeast Florida Builders Association

Group 3: Central Minnesota Builders Association

Group 4: Outer Banks Home Builders Association (N.C.) Group 5: Lakeshore Home Builders Association (Mich.) Group 6: Carbon Builders Association (Pa.)

Group 7: Fannin County Home Builders Association (Ga.) According to William “Rusty” Deitz, executive director of membership marketing and associate member programs with NAHB, there 14 louisville builder • hbal.com

Bob Thieneman Jr., Estate Homes, offered his perspective as president of HBAL, “I can only say that winning this award is a reflection of the great group of volunteers that know the importance of our association and the great staff that make helping out a privilege more than a challenge, especially our Membership Committee led by Pat Durham and our Retention Committee led by Dale Hellman.” HBAL Membership Committee Chair Pat Durham noted the association’s long history and tradition of doing well in membership contests and growth. “It is through the hard work of a dedicated group of members in our association that membership growth continues at a

2012 NAHB Association’s Cup pace that leads the nation.” Durham said that the committee’s strategy for success includes a “top of mind awareness” regarding membership recruitment. “When you have a passion for HBAL and our industry, it ‘gets in your blood’ and you want to see it flourish. We are also blessed to have several members who lead the nation in Spike Club credits.”

“To be the ‘best of the best’ is indeed an honor that we at HBAL should not and do not take lightly.” - John Miranda

John Miranda, Pinnacle Properties, currently serves as national membership chair of the NAHB Membership Committee. He elaborated on what this honor means on a national level, “This award is a reflection of the commitment we, as members, and the HBAL staff, particularly Nicole Bouchard, make every day to come up with new ways to evaluate, prospect and recruit new members. As national membership chair, I have seen firsthand the commitment the entire National Federation puts on membership recruitment. To be the ‘best of the best’ is indeed an honor that we at HBAL should not and do not take lightly.” HBAL Executive Vice President Chuck Kavanaugh communicated his enthusiasm, “The NAHB Membership Cup is one of the most prestigious awards they give out. To win that, really means a lot to us. It’s a significant award and we’re excited to receive it. We’re about the 45th largest market in the country, yet we are the number two from the standpoint of membership. To win the Membership Cup is icing on the cake. We have a lot of good members and a good staff. “

“We’re about the 45th largest market in the country, yet we are the number two from the standpoint of membership. To win the Membership Cup is icing on the cake.” - Chuck Kavanaugh

What Strategies Contributed to Membership Growth? The Membership Committee kept membership awareness a priority throughout last year, relying on four strategies that helped pave the way for growth, including: • Monthly drawings

• An outlying county drive

• Membership drive in November • End-of-the-year prizes

According to Bouchard, those strategies supported other HBAL goals, which included revamping the “Do Business with a Member” campaign. “After the announcement of the Beat 2011 contest and the Beat 2011 Surge contest, we were motivated by NAHB’s emphasis on member recruitment. Also, we were lucky to have a state association to provide an extra incentive to both contests,” Bouchard said. “The premise of the Beat 2011 contest helped us to keep retention at the forefront. Although we focus on retention anyway, the contest made the committee work even harder when making calls. With an 80 percent average retention rate all year it helped us win second place with +156 for the year,” she added. “I think the retention and membership committee members do

a great job of communicating with members. A good example is the first six months that was spent calling people who had not renewed their membership yet. We kept 75 members by calling these people and getting them to renew their membership,” said HBAL Retention Committee Chair Dale Hellmann, Prudential Heating and Air.

“I am so proud our association won this award and I would like to thank all the members who devoted their time and effort to make it happen.” - Nicole Bouchard Creative membership strategies, including a wallet card that promoted the “Do Business with a Member” campaign and the benefits of membership created synergy among current and new members. A team approach that included a healthy mix of builder and associate members generated friendly competition during the fall membership drive. HBAL was able to achieve an impressive nine percent increase over 2011 at the end of the 2012. “I am so proud our association won this award and I would like to thank all the members who devoted their time and effort to make it happen,” Bouchard. “Last year, our current president, Bob Thieneman, Jr., served as membership chairman, and John Miranda was chair of the NAHB membership committee. They, along with Nicole Bouchard, our membership director, and our members and staff put together quite a membership recruitment and retention plan. It was multi-faceted with a lot of components. Bob gave away $10 at all the meetings where people had their wallet cards with them. There was a lot of work, a lot of time and a lot of details involved, and many members were involved in the drive to recruit,” Kavanaugh added.

Membership Drive! The HBAL is having a Membership Drive on September 11, 2013. We are forming teams now, and will have 6 teams of 5 members. It will be a great day to make calls, recruit members and have lunch with your fellow members. If you have not participated before, let Nicole Bouchard know and she will get you on a team. 502-4296000 or Nicole@Hbal.com. There will be prizes for the top team, $150 VISA Gift cards for each team member. There will also be top individual prizes given: 1st place: IPAD Mini 2nd place: $200 Jeff Ruby’s Gift card 3rd place: Pebble Watch If you are not on a team and still want to recruit, September is also Triple Spike Credits month, so any new member you recruit, you get 3 credits for. You will also be eligible for the prizes at the end of the year.

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About Kitchens and Cabinetry By Nancy Miller

Some recipes are delicious successes and some are disasters. The same is true with kitchen designs. There’s a great deal at stake when designing a layout, choosing cabinetry and pulling together disparate elements. At Louisville Builder, we didn’t discover any magic formulas, but we did discover that there’s so much we didn’t know. Some of Louisville’s most sought after kitchen professionals set us (and you!) on the right track. Thanks to them all: Todd Bauer, Builders Surplus; Robert Bond, World Class Cabinetry; Chris Brumley, River City Flooring; Tom Burkhart, Burkhart Company; David Duke, Kentuckiana Re-Bath; Ashley Galante-Dickman, Southern Kitchens; Jon Hobson, Savvy Home Supply; Paul Hughes, Paul Hughes Kitchen Design & Sales; Linda Jones, PC Home Center; Paul Miele, K-I Lumber & Building Materials; Greg Morris, Royal Kitchen and Bath Design; Chris Mudd, Artisan Stone; Lora Nix, Nix Miller Designs & Cabinetry; Katie Reece, Century Entertainment & Furnishings; Mike Smith, Artistic Kitchens; and Eric Sonne, Chris’s Custom Cabinets. The Insiders Look at Kitchens Smith: Kitchens are becoming more quality driven than ever before. A kitchen can be an emotional purchase for many clients. Whether for new construction or a remodel, they want the kitchen to be convenient, comfortable, inviting and functional. Kitchens that were designed 25 years ago are almost primitive compared to what we do now. Very often the spaces were poorly planned with dead areas, angles that didn’t make sense, and just a lot of cabinets in the room. In the past, kitchens were designed from a floor plan perspective. They may have looked cool from the top, but being in the space was

like being in a maze. Today’s three dimensional perspectives make it far easier to imagine how a kitchen will function. Burkhart: Too many kitchens are designed so that they’re too spread out. You need to have a kitchen that will work well for one person but won’t be crowded if there are more people in it. Sonne: I hate when there isn’t enough walkway between the areas in a kitchen. There needs to be at least 42 inches between the island and base cabinets. Smith: One of my cardinal rules is that you don’t want to turn a corner unless you gain two feet. Nix: An island just doesn’t work in every kitchen. If a kitchen is 10 feet wide, an island won’t fit. Also, if an island is so big you have to climb on top of it to clean it, it’s too big. Sometimes a large island should be divided into two. Miele: Home kitchens are beginning to feature restaurant-style work stations with separate areas for prep, baking, a bar with a sink, and a mini-fridge in the island. Hughes: Yes, design is definitely trending toward specific areas. Those for cooking, clean-up and entertainment seem to be a few that are most often requested. I generally mold a kitchen design based on the client’s answer to questions about what they do and how they do it in the kitchen. But the type and number of appliances can also influence the design. august 2013 17

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Burkhart: Most critical to kitchen design is how it’s going to be used. There are some people who are more concerned about appearance than practicality.

Burkhart: Simpler lines have a timeless quality to them. And they’re easier to clean. But along with that style cabinet, I’m also seeing furniture details on islands.

Bauer: The National Kitchen & Bath Association triangle is still the design standard, at least for new construction. For remodels and empty nesters, it may not be as much of a focus. But, the house may dictate whether the triangle is possible. We include an island or peninsula about 70 percent of the time. The largest kitchens may have more than one.

Nix: Younger people like the sleeker lines. Older homeowners don’t want to clean ornate details, so they also like the sleek look.

Jones: I think people are being more practical and are discovering that features such as a second sink, usually in the island, can actually get in the way. Sometimes, in an older home, the design is about cleaning things out and creating a better arrangement, maybe by closing off a door or switching a pantry to the hall to make more usable wall space. Cabinets Morris: Kitchens are sexy. People buy what they love, not necessarily what they need. If they have the choice of replacing a fireplace insert or replacing the cabinets, they’ll probably go for the cabinets. Hobson: Simple, clean lines are in; the more elaborate styles of cabinets are out. 18 louisville builder • hbal.com

Sonne: I agree about simplicity in kitchen styles, even for traditional homes. There’s a movement away from intricate details; there aren’t even a lot of raised panels today. Galante-Dickman: The news is mainly about simple lines, especially frameless cabinets, but it’s not uncommon for us to do embellishments like carved legs and furniture-style legs.

“Kitchens are sexy. People buy what they love, not necessarily what they need. If they have the choice of replacing a fireplace insert or replacing the cabinets, they’ll probably go for the cabinets.” - Greg Morris

Reece: Most people in the Louisville area haven’t yet really stepped into a starkly modern kitchen design. Most of my clients are in their

Kitchens and Cabinetry early 30s and have young children. They’re leaning toward clean and functional, and not ornamental, even though they’re not going all-out modern. Inset framed cabinets are probably our number one request. That doesn’t always work out because that style is the most expensive. A sizeable percentage of people want to take cabinets to the ceiling which is getting more difficult because of ten-foot ceilings. In those cases, box cabinets can be stacked with a piece of molding to cover the seam. Custom cabinets that tall can be broken up with both small and large doors. Hobson: There are quite a few televisions, in lieu of cabinets, being installed above refrigerators. Some of the newest kitchens stagger the heights and depths to provide dimension to the cabinetry. And they further distinguish it by adding glass to some of the doors. Morris: The last few cabinets I have done have had simple Shaker doors. They’re easy to dress up with a sleek stainless or a hefty bronze pull. Sonne: It seems as if so many people think about only what cabinets look like on the outside and don’t consider what’s on the inside. They may not realize that when they get wet, cabinets with particle board on the outside will swell and the screws will pull out. Mixing and Matching Hobson: There’s considerable mixing of materials, such as different species or colors of wood for cabinets, glass and stone on backsplashes, and a combination of granite, quartz and solid surfaces on the perimeter and island. Miele: We’re finding that having one finish on the base and a different finish on wall cabinets is replacing what has been a trend of the island and perimeter having different finishes. Species, Stains and Colors Smith: Mostly cabinets are white or cream. The focus is on the quality of the cabinets themselves.

Bauer: Gray is becoming important. Many manufacturers have increased their gray options whereas in the past they expanded the browns. Sonne: About 60 percent of our cabinets are painted, typically white. Gray tends to be the second choice. Nix: White will always be here. A white kitchen with a black island can be a great look. However, black is giving way to gray, not a heavy gray, but a lighter shade. The new mochas and espressos? They’re more brown than black. Burkhart: Painted cabinetry is still one of the most called for finishes. And white seems to be a common choice. I think glazing has kind of died out in favor of solid colors. Morris: White cabinets are coming back. The good thing about white is that it can work with contemporary or traditional or country. Jones: Painted cabinets haven’t lessened in popularity although, generally, they have a higher price. In my experience, glazes are still strong in the Louisville market. And, of course, espresso is very much in style. Hughes: We’re still glazing, either on paint or on stained wood. Customers are coming around to using a maple with a dark stain. I’m very traditional and like cherry, so I always explain how its redness will come out as it ages. Bond: It’s a challenge to balance the interest in exotic woods with sustainability issues. We usually stick with veneers for those woods. That being said, we were able to accommodate a client who wanted Siberian larch. It has fairly straight lines and a natural blondish color. We cut it at certain angles to get an interesting texture. That, along with steaming and dying it, allowed us to make a one-of-a-kind piece. Mahogany, particularly South American mahogany, is very popular. Top grades of it have extremely small capillaries, making it very resistant to expansion. You can’t find a wood that’s more suitable for a kitchen. But it’s important to be aware that low grades of mahogany can come from Cuba, Africa and the Far East.

Galante-Dickman: A cream or white painted finish remains the most popular. For me, it comes down to space. In a larger space, I’d stay with a lighter finish to create an open, airy feel. Dark finishes make the room feel smaller. A larger kitchen allows some playing around with a variety of finishes. Some people want what’s out of the ordinary. With custom cabinets they can pick any paint color. We’re starting to see the use of more colors, such as blues and greens. Reece: Gray, gray and gray! It’s the really big color right now. But it’s being popped with yellow, tangerine and mint. And there’s a lot of tone-on-tone, such as light walls and white or light gray cabinets. That doesn’t give much contrast, but contrast can come through granite. I don’t think clients love brown glazes as much as they did in the past. However, we tested and came up with a gray glaze that’s beautiful and is going over very well. Hobson: Shades of gray are absolutely the new colors although white and off-white aren’t going away. august 2013 19

Kitchens and Cabinetry ing told Danby marbles are stain resistant. They’re less likely to stain than other marbles, but they will stain. I like quartz materials because they’re very consistent and durable. Prices of granite have come down, and many people want the natural look of it, but I think quartz is a better product from a utilitarian standpoint. Duke: Sales of quartz are increasing because it’s less porous, is a little more pliable, and is less prone to cracking than is granite. We sell Silestone quartz five to one over granite. Laminates are becoming more popular because of their lower cost and because their appearance has been so improved due to high definition photography. And with Ogee options, it’s hard to tell the difference between granite and laminate from five feet away.

Some of the techniques we use with mahogany are kind of fascinating. We sand through a base stain or paint to allow the grain to show through, and then go over that with paints or glazes to amplify the appearance. We can lightly sand over a medium shade of blue to bring out the grain, then to go over it with black glazes to produce gray hues. The result is a blended effect of the coloring of the grain, the original base coat and silver or gray working together. It’s a more sophisticated look than gray paint. Countertops Smith: Marble and soapstone are two countertop choices that are getting a lot of attention. Nix: As I see it, the use of granite to quartz is about 50/50. For most people, it comes down to color and how much movement they like to see.

“I find most customers leaning toward the higher end exotic granites such as Netuno Bordeaux, Delicatus and Cashmere White. Black Galaxy and Absolute Black were big for a few years, but they aren’t chosen so much anymore, probably because they show dirt and a drop of dust can be seen from across the room.” - Chris Mudd Reece: I do a fair amount of quartz, but granite continues to lead. Quartz is still on the higher end of cost, and the price is actually rising. Mudd: I find most customers leaning toward the higher end exotic granites such as Netuno Bordeaux, Delicatus and Cashmere White. Black Galaxy and Absolute Black were big for a few years, but they aren’t chosen so much anymore, probably because they show dirt and a drop of dust can be seen from across the room. It used to be that many people requested a high-end edge but are now preferring a simple, squared off edge. To me, granite speaks for itself. Don’t take away from its beauty by elaborating the edge. Burkhart: Stay away from marble countertops. Consumers are be20 louisville builder • hbal.com

Jones: Some of the quartz products are very good at replicating marble, and quartz isn’t as porous or soft as marble, making it a nice alternative. Or, homeowners on a budget may be quite pleased with the look of and edged profiles of some of the new laminates. Everyone wants easy care. That’s why quartz or laminate tops that have a tougher finish and camouflage scratches are such attractive options. Burkhart: Wood countertops in deep colors, such as mahoganies and walnuts, are fairly popular for accents tops such as on islands. We’re also seeing a decent number of stainless steel countertops, and also some zinc tops. Flooring Brumley: In new homes, the flooring of choice is about 10 to one hardwood. It’s warmer and softer than stone and has such a rich look. Wide planks are a huge hit among homeowners, designers and builders. To keep the hardwood from looking as if it runs up the wall, select a floor that’s a couple shades lighter or darker than cabinets, or vice versa, while keeping the same tones or hues. Ceramic is terrific because it’s available in a practically unlimited number of patterns. The only negative is that, in most cases, the lines get dirty. We’re tearing out a lot of ceramic kitchen floors for that reason. U.S. Floors’ new LVT line has products that have a waterproof core and look like wood or slate. Another great feature is that they don’t have the sound problems of laminate. Armstrong’s new LVTs have an authentic look that’s enhanced by the appearance of a very reallooking grout line. The company is also coming out with smaller tiles for backsplashes. There are a couple of things to keep in mind about floors. Existing cabinets and appliances make height a major issue for floors in remodels. When working on new construction, I always advise builders to put down the prefinished floors after cabinets have been installed so that the trades don’t scratch the floors. Mudd: Travertine has a nice, warm look and ranges from light tan to dark brown, making it a really good choice. Hughes: I think tile is hard to work on. I like hardwood on kitchen floors much better. I guess it goes to the old country boy in me. But, of course, it has to have a good finish or there could be problems. Lately we’ve been using a lot of recycled and reclaimed material. And bamboo is another environmentally-friendly product.

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June 6th, the Sales & Marketing Council had a sneak peek tour of Homearama at Locust Creek. Thank you to our gracious host, Bob Marrett who provided the group with refreshments. Also, thank you to Richard Miles who provided the mingling space in his Homearama home.

SHELBY County Council

Kris Wissing (Envoy Mortgage-Sponsor), Josh Price (Envoy Mortgage), Todd Johnson (Envoy Mortgage), Derek Smothers (Shelby Council Chairman), Chad Turner (Carpet Specialist-Sponsor), Denise Duncan (Carpet Specialist), David Turner (Carpet Specialist), Matt Magers (Carpet Specialist)

The council met on June 4 to hear our guest speaker, Edward (Hoppy) Bennett. Our meeting was sponsored by: Carpet Specialist represented by David Turner and Envoy Mortgage represented by Todd Johnson. Carpet Specialist gave a door prize away and Barbara Porter (Re/ Max), was the winner. Claudia Sanders gift certificates compliments of HBAL were awarded to: Paul Miele (K-I Lumber & Building Supplies) and Chad Turner (Carpet Specialist). Hoppy spoke to the group about the Shelbyville Horse Show, now in its 20th year. He said, “The show has been voted the best horse show in Kentucky 15 times and has also been voted the best in the country in the past.” It is known that if you want American Saddle bred Horses you come to Shelby County. There are two locally owned stables in Shelby County. There are a total of 91; the others are owned by people across the country and world. Shelby County has been declared the American Saddlebred Horse Capitol of the World. The horse show is July 31 and August 1-3. It is a place to see and be seen. There is $4-5 million left in the county from the show. Our next meeting is: August 6.

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Registered Builder Vince Kimbel, Kimbel Homes LLC, building “Made in America” house An idea started by watching Diane Sawyer’s World News Tonight “Made in America” segment showcasing a home in Montana that was predominately built using Made in America products sparked an interest in Vince Kimbel, owner of Kimbel Homes, LLC, to build this type of home in Louisville Kentucky. “We brought the idea of building American to a current client and they loved the idea,” said Kimbel. To date over 265 products installed or scheduled for installation meet the Made in America criteria. The list is expected to grow to over 500 when the house is complete. “It has been quite a learning curve for our contractors and suppliers to research exactly where their products are made, but each one has been complete support of the effort and feel a sense of pride being able to support American made products,” said Kimbel Thanks to HBAL members helping with the UofL Solar Decathlon House The University of Louisville has teamed up with Ball State University and University of Kentucky to compete in the 2013 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon. The team of students from all three universities is designing and building a low-cost, solarpowered disaster relief housing option that can be deployed easily after a disaster and function independent of the electric power system. The Home Builders Association of Louisville has been assisting the team by connecting them with members who can assist by sharing his/her expertise, time, talents, and donations. Thank you to The DFH Company and Troy Corrigan, Corrigan Electric for your assistance thus far. If you are interested in assisting the team, or to learn more, please visit their website at http://www.solardecathlon. gov/team_kentucky_indiana.html There will be an open house on August 24th for the public to see the house that the team will take to competition later this year. Look for details as they are released about the open house on the member news section of HBAL.com.

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Attention Car Lovers! Come showcase your pride and joy at the Car show at the HBAL Associates Appreciation BBQ! We would love to see any specialty car, exotic car, hot rod, muscle or antique car. If you have a car and would like to bring it, please let Nicole Bouchard know ASAP, 502-429-6000 or Nicole@hbal.com. We will be having other activities such as a softball game between the Builders and Associates and the Bubble truck for the kids/grandkids. Tom Sawyer Park on August 25 from 1-5pm. Stan Logan name Kentucky Professional Insurance Agent of the Year Stan Logan, CIC of Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance, LLC in Louisville has been selected by his peers as the Kentucky Professional Insurance Agent of the Year. Logan was given the honor for his outstanding contributions to his community, the insurance industry and to the Professional Insurance Agents of Kentucky. Logan has been in the insurance industry since the early 80’s and is active in the community as well as the insurance industry. He is part owner of Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance Agency. He is a past president of the Louisville Board of Independent Insurance Agents.

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Associates Approved 6/13 St. Matthews Plumbing, LLC Andy Skaggs Type of Business: Plumbing Sponsor: Pat Wissing Lennox Industries Adam Hoette Type of Business: Residential & Commercial HVAC Products Sponsor: Dale Hellmann Cottner Contracting, Inc. Troy Cottner Type of Business: Light Construction, Interior, Landscape Sponsor: Rocky Pusateri Serendipity Catering Lou Newnan Type of Business: Off Premise Catering Sponsor: John Miranda Keller Williams-Hurstbourne Meg Panella Type of Business: Real Estate Sponsor: Tom Raver

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Congratulations to these Milestone Members. These members have reached a milestone mark in their membership with their renewal in June. 30 Years Buddie Jaha – Registered Builder 25 Years Chris’s Custom Cabinets – Eric Sonne 20 Years Ben Tyler – Registered Builder and Remodelor Charles “Bud” E. Thompson Framing – Charles Thompson Darrell Mulhall – Registered Remodelor Leisure Time Lawn Care, Inc. – Jamie Mudd Kaiser Flooring Company - Garland Kaiser (correction from June 2013) 15 Years John Barlow – Registered Builder 10 Years All-Star Waste Disposal & Trucking, LLC – Dennis Allgeier Douglas Perkins Construction – Douglas Perkins

Trimwerx, Inc. – James Annis Greenscapes Lawn & Landscaping, Inc. – Cory Rudolph Jason Black – Registered Builder Closets By Design – Jeff Speedy 5 Years Joy Eberenz Realtor & Associates, LLC – Joy Eberenz Mark Lattis – Associate Builder Remodelor Carl Mitchum – Associate Builder Remodelor Paul Robertson – Associate Builder Remodelor Gordon Hundley – Registered Builder 1 Year Details Design and Cabinetry – Richard Buckler Jose Herrera Construction – Jose Herrera Budget Blinds of Louisville East – Richard Suel Master Kraft Construction – Dan Smith AMACK, LLC – Aubrey Lipscomb Jr.

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Builders: Blacketer Company

Deville Homes

Clifford Thieneman Co., LLC

Dominion Homes

Associates: 1st Choice Insulation A&G Drywall, Inc. Bachman Commercial Sales Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts BB&T Boland Maloney Lumber Bonnycastle Appliance & TV Boral Bricks Century Mortgage Company Corrigan Electric and Systems Cunningham Door & Window Ditsler Insurance, Inc. The Door Store and Windows

Envoy Mortgage Fifth Third Bank The Flooring Gallery Frost Brown Todd, LLC K-I Lumber & Building Materials L & N Federal Credit Union Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance Louis E. Hobbs Construction Co. Inc. McDonald Marble & Stone Inc. PC Home Center PPG Porter Paints Paul Hughes Kitchen Design & Sales Pro-Build Quarry Bluff Estates

Republic Bank RJ Thieneman Royal Kitchen & Bath Designs Sam Kinnairdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flooring and Granite Screens of Kentucky Sonne Steel The Trend Companies of Kentucky Triton Stone Group United Residential Lending Corp Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Window World VanZandt, Emrich, & Cary

A special thanks to all Honor Roll Members! For more information on how you can be listed on the HBAL Honor Roll, please call Melissa or Kimberly at 429-6000.

memberspending The following have applied for Registered Builder/Remodelor membership or Associate Builder/Remodeler membership. Members with pertinent information about applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suitability to become a registered member of the Association, particularly credit information, are requested to contact the Registered Builder Committee, c/o the HBAL office at 1000 N. Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, KY 40223 by mail or you can fax information to Margie at the HBAL office at 429-6036. Pending Registered Builder:

Damon Garrett Sunshine Builders, LLC 2703 Sparrows Point Place Louisville, KY 40245 418-4150 Sponsors: Pat Seitz Chris Osborne

corporatesponsors Special thanks to these 2013 HBAL corporate sponsors:

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calendarofevents

August 2

Homearama Awards Luncheon 11:30 a.m., The Olmsted

Shelby County Council Meeting 11:30 a.m., Claudia Sanders Dinner House

Land Development Meeting 10:00 a.m., HBAL

10-11

Tour of Remodeled Homes

Membership Meeting 10:30 a.m., HBAL

14-17

NAHB Association Leadership Institute (EOC Seminar)

Codes and Standards 11:00 a.m., HBAL

Bullitt County Council Meeting 11:30 a.m., Bernheim Forest

Registered Builder Meeting 10:00 a.m., HBAL

Associates Appreciation BBQ & Softball Game 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tom Sawyer Park

Executive Committee 1:00 p.m., HBAL

Board of Directors 3:00 p.m., HBAL

Commercial Council Meeting 8:30 a.m., HBAL

September 2

Labor Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Office Closed

Membership Meeting 10:30 a.m., HBAL

Land Development 10:00 a.m., HBAL

Membership Drive 10:00 a.m., HBAL

HBAL Annual Golf Outing 9:00 a.m., Quail Chase

Executive Committee 11:30 a.m., HBAL

Sales & Marketing Council Meeting 9:00 a.m., Shelby Campus

Oldham County 11:30 a.m., John W. Black Community Center

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Boland Maloney Lumber.............................. ibc

Bonnycastle Appliance & TV......................... 22

Century Entertainment & Furnishings......... 21

Daunhauer Plumbing..................................... 4

Duggins Co., Inc........................................... 25

DWB Restoration II, Inc............................... 27

Envoy Mortgage........................................... 13

Fireplace Distributors, Inc............................. 23

K-I Lumber & Building Materials................ifc

Landscape Lighting...................................... 25

Logan Lavelle Hunt....................................... 4

Middleton Reutlinger..................................... 4

Pella Windows.............................................. 11

PC Home Center..........................................obc

Pella Windows.............................................. 21

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