HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 10 16 Other, Document submitted by Mr. Cregar Date: October 16, 2013
This document was referenced by Mr. Edward
Cregar during "Public Input" at the October 16,
2013 City Commission Special Meeting.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS CODE: REVIEW OF SECTION 6-85
AS IT APPLIES TO 1691 WINGSPAN WAY,WINTER SPRINGS, FL
DEFINITION OF AN ADU DOES 1691 WINGSPAN
MEET THE DEFINITION?
• " HAS A SEPARATE EGRESS/INGRESS INDEPENDENT FROM THE
PRINCIPAL DWELLING YES
• ....COMPLETE INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITIES WHICH INCLUDES
PROVISIONS FOR
LIVING, YES
SLEEPING, YES
EATING, YES
COOKING, YES
AND SANITATION" YES
DEFINITION OF "COOKING"
WEBSTER'S NEW WORD DICTIONARY DEFINES"COOKING"AS:
"TO PREPARE FOOD FOR EATING BY SUBJECTING TO HEAT"
WEBSTERS' DEFINITION OF"COOKING" DOES NOT MENTION A STOVE! WITH$300 AND A TRIP
TO WALMART ONE COULD EQUIP THE SPACE TO"COOK"AS DEFINED ABOVE.AND ONE WOULD
NEVER HAVE TO USE THE MAIN HOUSE KITCHEN TO PREPARE A MEAL!
THE DEFINITION OF AN ADU IN THE CITY CODE MAKES NO MENTION OF A KITCHEN; IT ONLY
REFERS TO"COOKING".THEREFORE THE ANSWER TO THE COOKING QUESTION IS YES!
SUMMARY
BASED ON THE SUBMITTED PLANS THE ADDITION IS SELF SUFFICIENT.ANYONE LIVING IN THE
ADDITION HAS NO REASON OTHER THAN SOCIAL TO ENTER THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE.
ALL THE KEY DEFINITIONS AND QUALIFIERS RELATING TO AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
HAVE BEEN ANSWERED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE FOR 1691 WINGSPAN.
SIMPLY,THIS CONSTITUTES AN ADU AS DEFINED IN THE CITY CODES!