HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/12/2017 Item 1, Lefler
Gardner, Erica
From: Steve Lefler <
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 7:08:02 PM
To: Sims, Shannon
Cc: Codron, Michael
Subject: Re-Zoning comment and sharing ideas
Dear Katie Lichtig,
I am writing to you at the request of Mayor Heidi Harmon. I met with Mayor Harmon this afternoon (4/11/2017) to
share opportunities and ideas for Tiny House Villages which I would also like to share with re-zoning committee
members. Mayor Harmon was very interested in my office presentation and suggested I offer you the attached letter
for submission of proven examples where we and others are working to solve affordable housing issues the ever
expanding issue of homelessness.
The manufactured home and modular home industry currently has an image and perception problem that presents a
challenge in offering a feasible and efficient solution to the housing crisis. California has lost over 5000 mobile home
sites since 1995 and now has less than 4% of total housing as HUD code affordable houses. This is due in part to local
zoning and housing regulations where they are NOT a consideration in future housing decisions.. California is currently
th
ranked 38 in the Nation for the number of remaining HUD Code Houses. (See graph)
My background is in proven factory built energy efficient housing. I am part of www.newportpacific.com , a company
that owns and manages over 130 communities consisting of Mobile Home Parks and RV resorts One of our award
winning communities in Ventura County (Oak Haven , in Ojai) was built for residents with a minimum age of 62. This
community was built primarily with solar powered manufactured homes. The community boasts a shared greenhouse
for the resident’s to enjoy their harvest. (See attachments) I recently presented a plan for a similar community to all
City Attorney’s at a housing summit to address the critical need for affordable housing. I presented a concept of a
community consisting of affordable solar manufactured houses which could possibly operate off the grid to save the
operator/owner money. These houses are built in a factory with very little debris on site. These houses and
communities can be built in an efficient , economical, quick and timely manner over traditional housing choices with
little future operating costs for the owner.
Proven Examples:
My modular House in Paso Robles is a 2014 “CA Advanced Home”, 2020 compliant, Net Zero Case Study for CPUC and
efficient construction
http://www.buildwithpropane.com/News-and-Incentives/Tankless-water-heaters-make-net-zero-achievable/
Our Off-The-Grid Tiny and ADU houses
http://modularlifestyles.com/backyard-homes
I have included this link to my DROPBOX for more proven of Tiny House zoning guidelines, concepts and examples for
your review
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uau6kqf2a71jql8/AABmww3FzycTvvXfc-keMFkWa?dl=0
Please accept my “SLO submission to Re-Zoning” letter attachment in lieu of my inability to attend the zoning meeting
tomorrow Wed. 4/12/2017. I appreciate your acceptance in advance.
Best Regards,
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Steven Lefler
Vice President
Modular Lifestyles, Inc.
Advanced Certified Green Building Professional, Authorized CEC Solar/Wind Retailer/Installer, Dual Licensced DRE/HCD sales, Realtor, GREEN designation
Our quest is to build energy efficiency into every home.
Newport Pacific Family Company
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