HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/8/2020 Item 5, Sells
Wilbanks, Megan
From:csells@charter.net
Sent: 8, 2020 1:36 PM
To:Advisory Bodies; E-mail Council Website
Subject:Proposed ordinances for ADUs/JADUs
Honorable Mayor, City Council and City Planning Commission Members,
I am a San Luis Obispo County resident concerned about the shortage of
affordable and available housing in our area. This shortage stems in part
from the cost to make new homes, either for a large builder or
homeowners who want to make room for additional housing on their
properties. ADUs and JADUs are one of the greatest tools we have to
increase our available affordable housing without heavily impacting the
surrounding neighborhood. They cost less than large apartment buildings
and allow homeowners to be part of the solution, without using scarce
public funds. Many of the Commission's proposed ordinances regarding
ADUs/JADUs are unnecessary and will make them difficult and more
expensive to build. While the State is working to make more affordable
housing available, these ordinances will work against all its efforts. This is
a cost our community cannot afford, as homelessness and rents keep
climbing. Please keep the restrictions on ADUs/JADUs to the minimum
required by state laws.
I appreciate your service to our community and our neighbors who need
homes.
Respectfully,
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Cathryn Sells
Grover Beach
805-473-3880
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