Presentation by Port Telles for Bobby's Meetup in Bay Area.

1. Contractor Lic. #10397549

2. BACKGROUND
• 17 years of development and construction experience
• Completed $300M+ in ground-up/adaptive reuse projects:
• High-density urban subdivisions
• Mixed-Use
• Retail (urban and suburban)
• Office
• Industrial
• Public and Private
• Graduate UCLA, UC Hastings College of Law
• Member of California Bar Association
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8. WHAT IS AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
(ADU)?
The unit is completely
separate from the primary
home. Great solution for
maintaining privacy for a
rental unit.
The unit is attached to the
primary home. Flexible
solution to expand the size of
your residence and add a
second unit.
Existing space is converted
into separate living space.
Transform an existing
secondary structure, e.g.,
garage.
DETACHED ATTACHED
GARAGE OR
INTERIOR CONV.
STRUCTURE & GARAGE
CONVERSION
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9. BENEFITS OF OWNING BACKYARD HOME
INCREASE VALUE OF
YOUR HOME
CARE FOR LOVED
ONES
EARN EXTRA
INCOME
MULTI-
GENERATIONAL
LIVING
INVESTORS IMPROVE YOUR
RETIREMENT
FAMILY MEMBERS
RETURNING HOME
LESS EXPENSIVE
ALTERNATIVE TO
REMODEL
HOME OFFICE
SPACE
GUEST HOME
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10. CHANGES-CA GOV’T CODE (65852.2)
• Parking: Reduce Requirements to 1 or 0
(if within ½ mile public transit)
• Impact Fees
• ADU not considered new residence to determine fees
• Fees must be proportionate to actual impact (significantly less than single-family home)
• No Fire Sprinkler
(unless in primary residence)
• ADUs within Existing Space
(additional specificity – ministerial approval when)
• ADU contained within existing residence
• Independent exterior access
• Side setbacks are safe
• Ministerial Review
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11. LEGAL STRUCTURE (REVIEW)
• Constitution
• Federal Law
• State Law – Creates/Controls Cities
• 2017 – (SB 1069 and AB 2299) – Amends Govt. Code (for ADUs)
• 2018 – (SB 299 and AB 494) – Amends Govt. Code (for ADUs)
• Municipal Codes – Zoning Ordinances
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12. MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION (REVIEW)
• Administers Zoning Code
• Where Build House
• What House Looks Like
• How Tall Can Be
• Etc.
• Discretionary Review
• Public Hearing
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT BUILDING DEPARTMENT
• Administers Building Codes
• CA Building Code
• CA Energy Code (Title 24)
• CA Fire Code
• Etc.
• Ministerial Review
• Build As Matter of Right
CITY DEPARTMENTS

13. APPLICATION PROCESS (FOR ADU)
• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
• Not intended for resale
• Single- or multi-family zoning
• Floor area not exceed 50% primary
home or 1,200sf
• Fits within reasonable zoning
requirements
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MINISTERIAL APPROVAL
(Assessment)
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
(Discretionary review)
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
(No hearing; No discretionary
approval)
• Staff level review
• Planning Commission
(public hearing)
• Board or Council approval
(public hearing)
APPLICATION

14. DUE DILIGENCE
• Site Plan Review
• Architecture – compatibility
• Lot Size
• Easements
• Elevations/Contours Land
• Utilities – water, sewer, gas, electricity
• Zoning Analysis
• Zoning District
• Setbacks
• Lot size
• Max Floor Area Ratio
• Number bedrooms
• Parking
• Height restrictions
• Rear Yard Coverage
• Utility Analysis – sizing/location
• Sewer
• Water – location and pressure (fire sprinklers)
• Gas
• Electric
• Soils Analysis
• Geotech – foundation design/compaction
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15. CITY BERKELEY ZONING DISTRICT

16. CITY BERKELEY APPROVAL PROCESS

17. CITY BERKELEY ADU SUMMARY

18. CITY BERKELEY ADU SUMMARY

19. SAN JOSE ADU SUMMARY

20. PERMIT SUBMITTALS
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• Planning Department – does meet ADU criteria?
• Application and Pay Fees
• Site Plan
• Detached - location of primary home and proposed ADU location
• Garage conversions
• Existing structures
• Show ADU meets setback requirements
• Floor Plan
• Elevations
• Pictures Primary Home
• Demonstrate Architectural Compatibility
• Meet Criteria - NO PUBLIC PROCESS OR DISCRETIONARY REVIEW
• Building Department
• Application and Pay Fees
• Typical Construction Documents
• Cover Page
• Plot Plan
• Grading
• Architecture
• Structural
• CalGreen Checklist and Title 24
• Survey (if required)
• Geotech (if required)

21. ECONOMIC REVIEW (BUDGET)
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• Jurisdictions Vary
• Permit/Impact Fees
• Fees Paid Permit
Pulled
• Ask About Separate
Districts
• Example Guide Only

22. SAMPLE PROFORMA (DETACHED 500 SF)
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23. SAMPLE PROFORMA (GARAGE CONVERSION)
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26. Kitchen Sample
Bedroom Sample
Bathroom Sample
Small Home Sample Front

27. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath. 840 SF
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath. 480 SF
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath. 528 SF
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath. 320 SF

28. THANK YOU
CONTACT
Port Telles
(530) 746-7848
Port@CAbackyard.com
www.CAbackyard.com
Contractor License #10397549