By: Del Martini

Del Martini — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:03:28 +0000

Just read Smart Growth Seattle’s press release. I can’t help but laugh about the degree to which Duffus and his ilk will go to try and feather their own beds by wanting to get their hooks into the money machine of building pricey homes for the few instead of housing that serves the many.
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There already is a means by which appropriate, additional housing can be placed in Single Family neighborhoods without creating the mess that Doofuses of Seattle continue to create. It is called a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit:
http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/static/Backyard%20Cottages%20Guide_web_LatestReleased_DPDS015822.pdf
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DADU’s are approved for being built in nearly every Single Family zone in Seattle as long as a certain lot size minimum is met as well as some other restrictions. Unlike the ridiculous lot-line adjustments, flag-lots and other schemes that Duffus and company pursue in order to build daunting, expensive homes, the size and scale of DADU’s is restricted so as to keep the impacts on the adjoining neighborhoods to a minimum in terms of light blockage or imposing size.
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DADU’s are a way to increase density in Single Family neighborhoods, provide an rental income stream to the homeowner, and provide quality housing to those who want to rent a small space but don’t want to live in an expensive new massive apartment building.

By: fa

fa — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 02:29:15 +0000

that area

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By: Del Martini

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