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('- Mr. Iserson noted that the proposed RV storage spaces under the power lines would be an appropriate use of that space. The occupied RVs near the power lines have been in that location for some time, and they would remain there as long as the residents desired. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Iserson replied that when PG&E performed the 230KV upgrade, this line would probably stay the same. He noted that the applicant would be responsible for relocating the sewer line which would be relocated to the driveway on the site. The applicant would extend the walkway around the perimeter of the park within the area of the arroyo. At staff's request, the applicant performed a soils investigation for the banks along the arroyo. It was determined that repair work would need to be done, including stabilization of the banks and replacement offill. The recommendation of that report was a condition of approval so the area would be made safe before the new mobile homes were placed near the arroyo, and before the new trail was constructed. Mr. Iserson advised that the variance involves the fact that the mobile homes will be three feet from the rear property line where a thirty-foot rear yard setback is required. Staff supported this variance for the following reasons: I. The other units adjacent to the arroyo were approved with a lesser setback when the park was originally approved. The site backed up to an arroyo, and there were no issues of separation from other units or other uses. The applicant had dedicated a recreational use easement, which took a significant amount of property. The property would have gone into the arroyo or to the other side of the arroyo, and there would have been no need for a variance. 2. 3. ,-. Mr. Iserson noted that from a design review point of view, the new coaches would be similar to the existing mobile homes. The mobile homes would be double-wide trailers with hardy wood plank siding, a composition roof, and the HV AC units behind the units would not be visible. Staff also required a noise report regarding noise impacts from Stanley Boulevard and the gravel pits beyond. The noise report recommended that the existing 42 inch high fence along the arroyo be replaced by a six foot fence to mitigate the noise, which staff included as a condition of approval. The park owners signed an agreement with the City to maintain the mobile home park for seniors, and had signed a rent stabilization agreement with the City. No increases would accrue to the residents in the park, and the addition would not be considered a capital improvement to park which would be passed on to residents. There would be no rent increases that would be allowed as a result. Residents of the mobile home park expressed concerns to staff in terms of maintaining the level of amenities. There are currently eleven parking spaces provided for the residents, and ilie applicant only has room for seven in the PG&E easement, leaving a shortfall of four spaces. The applicant proposes that if any resident would like to store an R V or boat, and the seven spaces were occupied, the applicant would pay for off-site storage. ,-- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 23, 2002 Page 15