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C. J. Busso, resident of the mobile home park adjacent to the proposal represented the Board of Directors of the existing Mobile Home Park, and urged approval of the Parish proposal on the part of the Board of Directors. He said his personal comment regarding the streets is that he is happy they are widened. He urged that the streets be maintained by the City. Nancy Storch, 3193 Chardonnay, spoke. She said that units for families should be next to shopping centers, schools, etc. and didn't believe the area appropriate for the development. She said she couldn't support the project unless it is for adults only or can accommodate children. She further said she would like to see sidewalks on all streets. She said sidewalks are currently only one half way around the area. She said she would like to see four lots or two acres dedicated for a park. Commissioner Lindsey said he would hate to see the sales price of the units increased because of such changes. Mr. Parish reviewed the cost of the units as originally proposed and now with the current application. He said it has added 3-4~ to the cost of the single-family units and about 7~ to the duplexes. He indicated no product will go up until Spring 1983. Commissioner Doherty said it is very apparent that the neighbors in the lower Vintage Hills area feel they need a park. He said perhaps the Commission could politely request via a letter that the Park and Recreation Commission consider putting a park in the general vicinity of Chardonnay if they see the wisdom to do so. Commissioner Jamieson asked what would happen if the project was approved without a park -- he said he liked Commissioner Wilson's idea of taking park dedication fees and buying a 5 acre area for a park but knows that can't be done so he believes they will have to have a park within the boundary of the property much bigger than what is being proposed so far. Chairperson Getty said that realistically, children play in the cul-de-sacs and streets in her area with a park right across the street. Commissioner Jamieson rebutted stating that most of the parks in the City are used regularly. He further stated he wants to see a park to accommodate the congestion of the area. Commissioner Lindsey spoke to the land dedication as causing the homeowners to pay more for the units. Commissioner Wilson said that this would cause some people not to qualify for loans. He said if the Planning Commission can recommend a park in the area and a dollar park dedication fee to be used in the area, they should do so. Mr. Harris indicated that this matter was discussed with the Park and Recreation Commission about nine months ago but couldn't recall the Park and Recreation Commission putting a park in this area as a priority item. -13-