tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784483870323831706.post8856493714800984545..comments2023-12-04T10:21:57.705-08:00Comments on MCM DESIGN: Co-housing Manor PlanRobert Morelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06507688094839858878noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784483870323831706.post-62713185994435197112023-12-04T10:21:24.282-08:002023-12-04T10:21:24.282-08:00Most likely Multi-family zoning would be required....Most likely Multi-family zoning would be required. If a municipality has a "Planned Unit" designation then that might be used, though the underlying density would still apply.Robert Morelandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784483870323831706.post-67969508362520047342023-12-03T23:40:14.819-08:002023-12-03T23:40:14.819-08:00Hi what kind of zoning is required for this co-hou...Hi what kind of zoning is required for this co-housing layout? Can it be considered single-family when each townhouse has it's own kitchen?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784483870323831706.post-84661224830596687062022-05-07T13:03:36.247-07:002022-05-07T13:03:36.247-07:00Yes. This concept would be applicable to first tim...Yes. This concept would be applicable to first time buyers. Thank you for your comment.Robert Morelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507688094839858878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784483870323831706.post-59246595844722616322022-05-07T05:24:36.305-07:002022-05-07T05:24:36.305-07:00I like this a lot. Ive been thinking about a proje...I like this a lot. Ive been thinking about a project like this for years, and I think you’ve articulated the market case well. I would argue that there’s a first time homebuyer segment as well. The design is thoughtful and addresses the core challenges. I’m surprised you didn’t put the garage ingress and driveways on the exterior and landscape the interior courtyards. I might also upgrade the common cooking area to a commercial kitchen, expand the pantry, and scale it to enable convenient shared cooking “by and for” 6-8 people. Otherwise, perfect. Are you in Portland? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784483870323831706.post-13041326530583579042021-12-31T12:11:45.798-08:002021-12-31T12:11:45.798-08:00Your lots zoning designation sets how many units y...Your lots zoning designation sets how many units you can have. Sometimes you can look closely how your municipality defines a unit in their zoning ordinance, typically it is defined as having a full kitchen. Sometimes you can get away with a "Wet Bar", compact refrigerator, sink and microwave or hot plate to avoid classification as a unit, this will depend on your local building department's interpretation of their zoning ordinance. If your lot is exceptionally large you can look into dividing it up into smaller lots, though each lot will need to meet the minimum size requirements in the zoning ordinance, and sometimes each lot will require access to a public street.Robert Morelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507688094839858878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2784483870323831706.post-50839182168992525712021-12-31T05:09:25.384-08:002021-12-31T05:09:25.384-08:00Love your designs. I live in Kenmore and would lo...Love your designs. I live in Kenmore and would love to figure out how to add separate residences to our fairly large lot for our kids and families to join us. Do you have any ideas that break or bend the current ADU rules that cleverly add up to 6 separate residences, either attached or detached? We are not interested in adding parking. So far all I can think of is to add a detached two level, two unit ADU, attached basement apartment, motorhome and tiny house parked on site to get to 6 places on site. ronicastro9https://www.blogger.com/profile/06819894268985589487noreply@blogger.com