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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-02-2017 Item 11, LeflerRECEIVED COUNCIL MEETING: ITEM NO.: I MAY 0.2 2017 From: Steve Lefler < Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 6:42:25 AM To: Wiseman, Jenny Cc: Codron, Michael; E-mail Council Website Subject: RE: Re -Zoning comment and sharing ideas Regarding SLO City Council Meeting on 5/2/17 — Item # 11 SUBJECT: REVIEW OF AMENDMENTS TO MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17: ZONING REGULATIONS, ASSOCIATED WITH ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) PROVISIONS WITH A STATUTORY EXEMPTION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW I wish to speak during the public comment section for that item. I was a speaker with HCD Director Zack Olmstead at a recent housing held in March 2017. The housing conference was to introduce City Attorneys to the new ADU law and homelessness solutions. We have built an ADU in Newport Beach, CA. following their guidelines using factory built technology to meet and exceed the energy efficiency of ADU construction while making it affordable to the client. Attachment Housing Summit Schedule ADU example Best Regards, Steven Lefler Vice President Modular Lifestyles, Inc./Newport Pacific From: Wiseman, Jenny [mai Ito: jwiseman0slocity.org] Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 9:34 AM To: Steve Lefler Cc: Codron, Michael Subject: RE: Re -Zoning comment and sharing ideas Yes, see link to the Council report for the ADUs on 5/2, starts on Packet Page 119 (item 11): http Ilwww.slocity.orglHome/ShowDocument?id=15317 From: Steve Lefler [ Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 9:32 AM To: Wiseman, Jenny <iwiseman@slocity.ore> Cc: Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Re -Zoning comment and sharing ideas Jenny and Michael, I am glad I could insight, real examples and guidelines to help you make an informed decision. Our factory built industry has an image and perception problem with California local building and zoning officials however their reasons for its non-existence to housing element reports should not continue. I look forward to that ADU meeting on May 2 do you have a link you can provide? Best Regards, 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 From: Wiseman, Jenny [mpilta;iwisenna_n@slocity.org] Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 9:27 AM To: Steve Lefler Cc: Codron, Michael Subject: RE: Re -Zoning comment and sharing ideas Hi Steve, Thank you for all of this information, very helpful! We are going to look closely at the site and look into the opportunities to work with you on creating tiny homes on that parcel facing Bridge St. Will be in touch soon, Jenny Wiseman Acting Housing Programs Manager CA r r vA tors o$ Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E iwiseman(a-)slocity.org T 805.781.7010 slocity.org From: Steve Lefler[ Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 7:32 AM To: Codron, Michael <m(:odron@slocity.org>; Gibson, Jessica <JGibson@slocitv.o> Cc: Lichtig, Katie <klichtig@slocity.org>; Goodwin, Heather <hgoodwin@slocity.org>; Christian, Kevin <kchristian@slocity.org>; Wiseman, Jenny <jwiseman@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Re -Zoning comment and sharing ideas Jenny and Michael Recent article for you to ponder httP://www.constructiondive-com/newslthinking-small-how-tinV-homes-are.-being-used-to-address-housing- affordabil14411251 This article ties into concept being entertained using our RFP for the County of Santa Clara. - Mixed use RV, Bunkhouse, Tiny House and Transitional housing. Landscape consists of only edible for Farmer market jobs. Its Clubhouse is a City operation for Section 8 vouchers, medical, housing, shared showers, dining and check in services for beds. Similar to our YMCA build in San Diego, CA. see attachment If you need more information please let me know. Best Regards, 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 From: Steve Lefler Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 4:07 PM To: 'Codron, Michael'; Gibson, Jessica (JGibson@ sloci org) Cc: Lichtig, Katie; Goodwin, Heather; Christian, Kevin; Wiseman, Jenny Owiseman@slocity.org) Subject: RE: Re -Zoning comment and sharing ideas Michael Condon and Jenny Wiseman, I want to thank you for the opportunity to meet and discuss our Tiny House projects and affordable housing solutions today. As promised, Here is my Paso Robles house, PGE timeline and its 2016 - E-6 Time of Usage PGE utility bill. htt www.buiIdwith ro ane.com News -and -Incentives Tankless-water-heaters-make-net-zero-achievable In addition: you asked for the link to PUNTA GORDA (A creative solution for affordable housing) — A Trailer Park conversion to a Tiny House Village under construction in Santa Barbara soon to be finished in Jan 2018. https://www.noozhawl<.comZarticle/punta gorda rental units santa barbara housing Shortage Additional Requested Attachments: My ADU 600 square foot house building Newport Beach, CA 2014. A one week build. RFP HHS 0103 Summary for County of Santa Clara Homeless Tiny House Village PGE Timeline My personal E6 — PGE annual bill I look forward to meeting with you both soon and will plan to attend the ADU zoning meeting May 2 and present my proven ADU. Please send link on meeting attendance. Best Regards, Steven Lefler Vice President Modular Lifestyles, Inc. Advanced Certified Green Building Professional, Authorized CEC Solar/Wind Retailer/Installer, Dual Licenseed DRE•I ICD sales, Realtor. GREEN designation Ow- gwsr it to hrrlfd eveyW e))kienry into etrry home. From: Codron, Michael [mailto mcodron@sloc4.org] Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 7:15 PM To: Steve Lefler; Sims, Shannon Cc: Lichtig, Katie; Goodwin, Heather; Christian, Kevin Subject: Re: Re -Zoning comment and sharing ideas Thanks for this input. We'll make sure the city council and Planning Commission recieve it in advance of tomorrow's meeting. Get Outlook for Android 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 ranked 38th 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 ww_w_.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 htt www.buildwith ro ane-com News -and -Incentives Tankless-water-heaters-make-net-zero-�ciiic,vableZ Our Off -The -Grid Tiny and ADU houses iittp.Zlmodularlifest,vles.com/backyar(I-horries 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/5h/­uauGkqf2a7ljg18/AABmww3FzycTvvxfc-I(eMFkWa?dI=Q 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. 1 appreciate your acceptance in advance. Best Regards, Steven Lefler Vice President Modular Lifestyles, Inc. Advanced Certified Green Building Professional, Authorized CEC Solar/Wind Retailer/Installer, Dual Licensced DREMCD sales, Realtor, GREEN designation Our quest k to hulfd energy trfctiemy hrlo every home. 2017: The Year of Housing? Affordable Housing and Beyond March 3, 2017 1 UC Irvine School of Law Conference Schedule 8:30-9:30 Registration 9:00-9:15 Welcome/Opening Remarks 9:15-10:15 Overcoming Regulatory Barriers to Housing Development: Options for California and Lessons from Other States Panelists: • Nick Marantz Assistant Professor, UC Irvine School of Social Ecology • Barbara Kautz Goldfarb Lipman • Jason Rhine Legislative Representative, League of California Cities 10:15-10:30 Break 10:30-11:30 Housing Authorities: Post -Redevelopment Realities Panelists: • Celeste Stahl Brady Shareholder, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth • Vanessa S. Locklin Shareholder, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth • Kathleen Head, Managing Principal, Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. 11:45-1:00 Lunch Keynote Speaker. - Ben Metcalf, Director of California Department of Housing and Community Development Conference Schedule Cont. 1:15-2:15 Housing Finance: Where is the money and how do folks get to it? Panelists: • Mark Stivers Executive Director, California Tax Credit Allocation Committee • Tony Sertich Director of Multifamily Programs, California Housing Finance Agency • Jeree Glasser -Hedrick Executive Director, California Debt Limit Allocation Committee • Katie Kolitsos Special Assistant, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon 2:30-3:30 Homelessness: 'Tiny Houses' and other solutions—thinking outside of the box Panelists ■ Steve Lefler Vice President, Modular Lifestyles, Inc. • Shasta Green Senior Deputy City Attorney, City of San Jose • Zack Olmstead Assistant Deputy Director, Homeless and Housing Policy, California Department of Housing and Community 3:30-4:30 Rent Control: The Current Climate Panelists • Juliet Brodie Associate Dean of Clinical Education Director of the Mills Legal Clinic, Stanford Law School • Stephen Lewis General Counsel, Santa Monica Rent Control Board • Daniel Saver Senior Attorney, Housing Program, Community Legal Services East Palo Alto Newport Beach, CA "Granny Flat" 550 sq. ft.