Don’t call these new projects ‘granny flats’

Re “San Diego’s granny flat campaign faces first major backlash” (May 18):

The critical portions of this article are on B4 where it actually gets to the crux of the issue.

It’s not an objection to small-scale “granny flat” construction. The backlash is about waiving development fees, removing property line setbacks and eliminating parking requirements which incentivize speculators to build six- to eight-unit multiplexes in backyards. Stop calling them “granny flats.” They’re multiplexes. Multiplex development belongs on main transit corridors.

The city needs to take a step back and consider a long-term plan that incorporates redevelopment and revitalization of main transit corridors. Debbie Sanders Talmadge

Thanks to the Uniontribune for pointing out the negative and irreversible consequences of city regulations that allow the construction of multiple dwelling units on singlefamily lots. But “granny flats” are not the issue.

My neighbors and I acknowledge the need for more housing. We support the construction of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and a junior ADU, even without additional parking, in residential areas. But encouraging investors and absentee landlords to build up to eight units (or more), with no parking, no infrastructure improvements, no setbacks and no concern for our fragile environment is beyond negligent. It’s shortsighted, and it harms all San

Diegans. The City Council must acknowledge its error and quickly correct this harmful policy. Paul Krueger Talmadge