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From: Jason Simpson
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To: Candice Alvarez
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Subject: RE: [External]Comments on proposed ADU ordinance (Item #tV
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Jason Simpson
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From: leichnitz
Sent: Monday, March 8, 20218:11 PM
To:Candice Alvarez<calvarez@Lake-Elsinore.org>
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Subject: [External]Comments on proposed ADU ordinance (Item#
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Dear City Council:
Thanks to Staff for getting this ordinance updated. However, as one of the developers that have actually pulled
permits and built ADUs in the City under the new State law, we have an interest in ensuring that the ordinance
the City adopts is in full compliance with the new State law. Accordingly, we have a few comments.
1. At Section C(4)(b),the ordinance provides that a detached ADU can be no more than 800SF. This is directly
contradicted by Section D(3), which states that "a Detached ADU shall not exceed 1,200 square feet." This
800SF standard also contradicts state law, which provides for larger minimum units. We suggest that the size
reference at Section C(4)(b) be deleted, since size is address in Section D of the ordinance.
2. At Section C(4)(d), the ordinance states that "The accessory dwelling unit must be contained within the walls
of the single family dwelling." Section (e) refers to all ADUs -that is,to build either an attached or detached
ADU, there must be either an existing residence or a proposed residence to be developed. Staff s reference to
"contained within the walls" appears to apply to all ADUs as written, but should only apply to attached
ADUs. We suggest that this ambiguity be remedied by limiting the sentence to "Attached ADUs".
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3. At Section D(1), the ordinance states that "no more than one [ADU] is permitted on any lot." This is
incorrect and should be deleted as it conflicts with numerous other provisions of the ordinance (eg, section C(4)
makes clear that numerous ADUs can be located on one lot in various circumstances).
4. At Section D(2), there is a two-bedroom limit on ADUs. Per the HUD handbook attached to your Staff
report, "State ADU law does not allow for the limitation on the number of bedrooms of an ADU." (HUD
booklet,page 13-14)
The new State law is quite complex and Staff overall did a good job making the City ordinance comply with the
new laws. I consider the points above merely typographical in nature. But if they could be corrected, the
development community and Staff will both have clear and unambiguous guidance about what the City expects
for ADU development now and in the future.
I regret I likely will not be able to attend the City Council session on this matter, and hope you find these notes
useful.
Thank you for your time.
Leonard Leichnitz
President, Lumos Communities LLC
2618 San Miguel#503
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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