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Mr. Harris presented the staff report stating that the number of units proposed has been reduced to 252 per the revised site plan. He further explained that the applicant desires to participate in the mortgage revenue bond program and that a letter received from the East Bay Regional Parks District shows that agency as wanting an EIR to cover the project. Chairperson Getty asked if the East Bay Regional Park people have ever requested an EIR for the mobile home parks in the area. Mr. Harris stated that Shadow Cliffs park wasn't at its current location when the other mobile home parks were developed. He stated that the City staff doesn't concur with the East Bay Regional Park Agency and takes the position there would be no significant adverse impacts on the environ- ment with the development of the proposed project. Chairperson Getty said she agrees with staff's opinion. Mr. Harris further stated the staff is recommending approval without provisions for 'affordability' or the possibility of the project participating in the revenue mortgage bond program. He stated he has toured the other mobile home parks in the area and that they have streets which are two foot wider but they don't have on-street parking. He said the subject development would probably have some young families with children and, therefore, sidewalks are necessary. He indicated that while on his tour of other areas he found the developments to be aesthetically pleasing when they use veneering, siding and shingle roofs. He indicated that regardless of the action the Planning Commission takes, a separate action concerning availability of sewers would have to be done by City Council at some point. Commissioner Lindsey asked the time schedule for the completion of Pico Avenue. Mr. Warnick replied it would probably be completed in about 18 months from now. Commissioner Jamieson asked if the develop- ments viewed by Mr. Harris were for adults only. Mr. Harris responded that he was not sure and said that Mr. Parrish can probably answer the question. Commissioner Doherty indicated he has also visited the San Jose project. He stated he was impressed with that proposal as you do not get the typical 'overhangs' and similar structures in an immobile home park. Commissioner Wilson asked who would police parking in the proposed development. Mr. Warnick explained that the City Council could enter into an agreement with the property owners and then the Police Depart- ment could issue citations. The public hearing was opened. Bill Hirst, 147 Bernal Avenue, represented the applicants. He said they have spent many months with the City staff, architects, engineers and others putting together this project. He said they feel very strongly about having the project approved or denied so they can appeal the decision to City Council. He said this would allow them to expedite the process. He said he appreciates the Commission's concern with the sewer capacities in the City. He said to approve the project would put pressure on the City Council to make some decisions with this regard. -9-