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historically there have been 33 spaces in this park at the time of its purchase and is not a substantial change in the legal non-conforming use. ~ Chair Barker noted the ironies of "not grinding the ax" with Signature Properties, but the City seems to be doing such with this applicant. The City wants affordable housing, but is recommending eliminating an affordable space in this park. Commissioner Dove noted that of the 550 + trailer spaces in Pleasanton, over 500 of them are under the rental agreement. This park was also included in the agreement until purchased by the new owner. The density at Fair View is considerably higher than the density in this park. The residents are asking for the return of the quality of life they once had. There was testimony at the last public hearing that the number of mobile homes has gone down significantly. The ordinance covers only mobile homes. It is in the interest of the owner to get all the mobile homes out because RVs are not controlled. We have a moral obligation to look at the people living there now; we also need to look at the fact that there are close to 30 units that were part of the affordable housing, and as we allow more RV use, we lose part of our stock of affordable houses in the City. He does not think it inappropriate for the planners of the City to be looking toward the future and also to be looking at the past to determine what was been done right and what was done wrong in order to protect the citizens. Commissioner Dove recommends the Commission to deny the use permit application and recommends staff investigate further whether the Civil Code was followed in protecting past tenants. Commissioner Lutz wants to limit the application to the question of whether the number of units should be increased to 33. The information regarding whether there was or was not a 33rd space is very nebulous, and, therefore, he cannot support the application and feels the park should remain at 32 units. Hopefully, there will be no vindictive expulsion from Space 12A. Chair Barker also agreed that the park should remain at 32 units. She urged the applicant to come forward with a PUD application (option #4). Commissioner Wright motioned, seconded by Commissioner Lutz, making the determination that the use permit findings for the expansion to 33 spaces cannot be made and deny Case UP- 96-45. ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Commissioners Dove, Lutz, Wright and Chair Barker Commissioner Cooper None None Resolution No. PC 97-31 was entered denying Case UP-96-45, as motioned. Commissioner Wright motioned, seconded by Chair Barker, to adopt a resolution clarifying the status of the mobile home park as a pre-existing, non-conforming use with the recognition of Space 12A as one of the 32 legal spaces as long as another, vacant space is removed as a legal space, subject to the attached Exhibits B and C. ~ Planning Commission Minutes Page 11 April 9, 1997