Tiny House Hand Up, Inc.

This is the community we are trying to build. Please let your mayor and city council know that this is the type of affordable housing we need in Calhoun! James F. Palmer Mayor Phone: (706) 602-5505 [email protected]... Jackie Palazzolo Council Post 1 phone: (706) 602-5521 [email protected] George Crowley Council Post 3 phone: (706) 602-5523 [email protected] Al Edwards Council Post 2 phone: (706) 602-5522 [email protected] Ray Denmon Council post 4 phone: (706) 602-5524 [email protected]

This is what our Mayor Palmer and our city council considers "affordable" housing. Our plan would provide new housing for about a third of the cost of this rehab. We need more options.. Let your mayor and city council know this is NOT acceptable. https://www.trulia.com//100-woodrow-st-calhoun-ga-30701--2

Here is another set of our exterior and interior plans for AFFORDABLE housing cottages that the mayor and city council claim are not wanted or needed in Calhoun. Keep in mind that our planned community includes exterior and grounds maintenance to assist both the cottage owners and to preserve property values for everyone. Call, email or snail mail your mayor and council members to let them know we want this option in our city: James F. Palmer Mayor Phone: (706) 602-5505... [email protected] Jackie Palazzolo Council Post 1 phone: (706) 602-5521 [email protected] George Crowley Council Post 3 phone: (706) 602-5523 [email protected] Al Edwards Council Post 2 phone: (706) 602-5522 [email protected] Ray Denmon Council post 4 phone: (706) 602-5524 [email protected]

Here is the exterior and floor plan of one of the cottages in our plans. Yeah, this is an eyesore? Featuring an open floor plan with a cozy fireplace, this is perfect for anyone with mobility issues or who just likes a lovely, open, garden cottage. Call, email or snail mail your mayor and council members: James F. Palmer Mayor Phone: (706) 602-5505... [email protected] Jackie Palazzolo Council Post 1 phone: (706) 602-5521 [email protected] George Crowley Council Post 3 phone: (706) 602-5523 [email protected] Al Edwards Council Post 2 phone: (706) 602-5522 [email protected] Ray Denmon Council post 4 phone: (706) 602-5524 [email protected]

James F. Palmer Mayor Phone: (706) 602-5505 [email protected]... Jackie Palazzolo Council Post 1 phone: (706) 602-5521 [email protected] George Crowley Council Post 3 phone: (706) 602-5523 [email protected] Al Edwards Council Post 2 phone: (706) 602-5522 [email protected] Ray Denmon Council post 4 phone: (706) 602-5524 [email protected]

James F. Palmer Mayor Phone: (706) 602-5505 [email protected] Jackie Palazzolo... Council Post 1 phone: (706) 602-5521 [email protected] George Crowley Council Post 3 phone: (706) 602-5523 [email protected] Al Edwards Council Post 2 phone: (706) 602-5522 [email protected] Ray Denmon Council post 4 phone: (706) 602-5524 [email protected]

Here is the email I received from the City Administrator concerning our request for a ONE TIME Planned Unit Development zoning that DOES NOT require changes to ordinances or to the PRD: Good afternoon Cindy, The Mayor and Council did discuss this project at Monday’s work session, and I would like to give you some feedback. After a deeper analysis of our current PRD, Planned Residential Development, the proposed Tiny Home community would not be allowed. The PRD has specific ...square foot minimum requirements. Excerpt from ordinance: Multifamily dwelling units having a minimum floor area of no less than 800 square feet for a one-bedroom unit, 950 square feet for a two-bedroom unit, and 1,150 square feet for a three-bedroom unit. The City’s ordinances concerning single family homes requires a minimum of 1,150 square feet. As you can see, to allow a tiny home community would take a significant rewrite of the housing ordinances. As of right now, there does not seem to be support for a major rewrite to include dwelling units in the 400-600 square feet range. As you may or may not know, we have received a lot of feedback from the surrounding neighborhoods voicing their concern. The City definitely supports affordable housing and the City has made significant investments in affordable housing over the years. However, again, there are concerns about the square footage proposal. The general consensus is there are multiple affordable housing construction options already available that fit within the existing ordinance structure. Please feel free to contact me at any time. Paul Worley, MPA City Administrator, City of Calhoun 706-602-5503 [email protected] http://www.cityofcalhoun-ga.com

It's time to make noise, Calhoun. Our mayor and city council are convinced by a few loud voices that Calhoun does NOT want this type of housing, these type of people, etc. In spite of addressing each of their concerns over the almost 5 years of planning, we are not being heard. There are some actions going on behind the public front that would profit certain individuals if our project is not allowed to go forward. It's time to make some LOUD NOISE!!! Please let your mayor and... council members know that a beautiful cottage community would be an asset to our community. If you have questions about our project, please contact us. A lot of false information is being spread, so don't believe everything you hear! James F. Palmer Mayor Phone: (706) 602-5505 [email protected] Jackie Palazzolo Council Post 1 phone: (706) 602-5521 [email protected] George Crowley Council Post 3 phone: (706) 602-5523 [email protected] Al Edwards Council Post 2 phone: (706) 602-5522 [email protected] Ray Denmon Council post 4 phone: (706) 602-5524 [email protected]

Our store is now open again by appointment only.

Our store at 150 Warrior Path, Suite 3 is now open BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Check our Facebook page Tiny House Hand Up Store to see what's in the store and to message us for an appointment. We respectfully request that you wear a mask when you come in. We can't wait to see you again!

Our new t-shirt looks even better on the beautiful Pam Stephens!

We have offered the tiny house on wheels that we built last year to Gordon Advent Hospital to use as needed during this crisis. We're not the only ones with the idea. https://www.cnn.com//coronavirus-rvs-4-mds-hea/index.html