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Charles Huff, 495 Shearwater Road, expressed concern about the secondary unit. He said it does meet the criteria; however, his concern has more to do with noise and traffic problems. He is also concerned about some of the activities that go on at the applicant's home. He noted that Sea Eagle Court is a small court and if the secondary unit is rented out, it could further impact traffic. Bill Hughes, 2245 Sea Eagle Court, said he lives next door to the applicant. He noted that his concerns are as follows: Parking is restricted because Sea Eagle Court is a small court with five houses that front off of it; much of the curb space there does not allow parallel parking and cars get stacked up. Noise is particularly bad at times, coming from cars at the applicant's home. The Davis' tend to abuse parking more than normal and this complicates parking matters. He is concerned that if the secondary unit should ever be rented, the renter would be inclined to park in front, rather than use the parking allocated and available for a second unit. Furthermore, an iron gate exists across the front yard and he figured someone who lived in the back would not open the gate and drive to the back, but would further complicate parking. Past traffic generated by the Davis household has been careless and noisy, often coming late at night. Other concerns are that the persons who live at the Davis household may be dealing in drugs, as drug enforcement agents have kept the house under surveillance and that officials from the Department of Motor Vehicles have questioned neighbors about vehicles being repaired in the garage. Mr. Hughes further stated that some of the cars kept there have been for resale, not for classic repair. Chairman Mahem discussed the matter of the spa delivery with Mr. Hughes. Mr. Hughes said this activity is no longer going on. In addition, the auto refurbishing has stopped. In response to Commissioner Michelotti's question, Mr. Hughes said he is not aware of any additional people living at the Davis house at the present time. He said at one time he did help Mr. Davis unload spas, but now they no longer even speak. Joan Myers, 2280 Sea Eagle Court, also lived adjacent to the Davis'. Her concerns were the same as the Hughes'. She said if the occupation permit allows only office activities and craft type work, the applicant has already broken the law. She was also concerned about parking and unlawful activity from the Davis household. She commented that because of them she was out a car and some money. Richard Davis returned to the podium. He responded to Ms. Myers' comment about the loss of a car and money, noting that she is speaking of his son, who no longer lives there. Commissioner Horan asked Mr. Davis if his son is in the car repair business. The applicant said his son did this as a sideline. However, his son and friends are no longer there and they will no longer stay there with him. Commissioner Horan noted that even though his son was the one who might be creating the problems, Mr. Davis allowed it to happen in his household. Minutes Planning Commission December 11, 1991 Page 8