HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/27/2018 Item 11, Updegrove
Purrington, Teresa
From:Graham Updegrove <graham@ccreslo.com>
Sent:Monday, November 26, 2018 9:39 PM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:11-27-2018 City Council Meeting - Item 11
Dear Council,
Re: Item 11, Tiny Homes - I believe the staff and planning commission recommendations regarding tiny homes are an
improvement from the previously proposed ordinance, as the current recommendation now sets design guidelines and
provides for the definition of a tiny home.
Because I can not attend in person tomorrow, I ask that you consider the staff time and resources that will be required
under this program, which intends to provide temporary housing. Is there an expectation by Council or staff of how
many SLO City residents meet the proposed criteria and will apply for this program? Is that number 5, 25, 100? From my
experience, there are very few single family homes within the City where a tiny home can physically be located at the
rear of the property and screened from any public right of way, unless installed by the use of a crane.
While the intent of the tiny home program is noble, I believe a program such as the Clovis Cottage Home Program
(https://cityofclovis.com/planning-and-development/planning/cottage-home-program/) better meets the long terms
goals of the City. The program includes 3 pre-approved floorplans for homeowners to choose from, fee waivers,
expedited processing and provides additional permanent housing stock. Please consider the cost-benefit analysis of
regulating temporary tiny homes vs improving homeowner's ability to add permanent housing for other residents.
Thank you.
Regards,
Graham Updegrove
Broker Associate, BRE #01873454
California Coastal Real Estate I www.ccreslo.com
3196 South Higuera #D, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
graham@ccreslo.com
c: 805.459.1865
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