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3 ~~ ~~ Sid Medlin of Charlotte indicated he also was one of the first residents of Oakdale tfobile IIome Park and that it is very nice. IIe indicated that ^Ir. Stephens sets firm rules and deals with all park problems himself. FIe added that he knows there is a need far mobile home spaces as he has.been looking for a space for 4 months orhile his wife resides here with her new job and he lives in Charlotte while they seek new living arrangements. Fzank Williams. co-owner of 145 acres adjacent to the site, indicated that he had discussed this matter with the two other owners and that they had ea- pressed concern about lowering of the property values, particularly given the ..---. location in vicinity of I-40. P_e added that he coos not opposed to mobile homes but was concerned that mobile home parks run down after some years. fIe added that he drove through Oakdale I•iobile Home Park I and was impressed with it. He asked that the Board recruire all improvements be in place prior to the start-- up of the park, if approved. Charlotte fIuckabee expressed concern that there is also a need for up- graded housing and that her nephew had been searching far same time. She added that her property would be a buffer far this proposal. NOTE: HILDA BROAY ETAS SWORN IN. Ms. Brady asked if a second phase of the park was planned. Stephens re- sponded that there was no second phase proposed. Smith clarified that the property was located in the Rural Buffer and that under that plan designation only a density of one unit per acre vras permitted. Stephens indicated that he was clustering the permitted number of units on the property to provide for utilities and improvements and to retain the wooded area for recreation and open space. Pe added that this is a breakeven project given that his son, who helps maintain the existing property, is now older and will be given a salary. Shanklin asked if those who stated that the use would not enhance the value of their property had any evidence supporting their comments, i.e. examples of where such uses affected property adversely. Shanklin added that this evidence should be submitted at this time. Huckabee expressed concern that she felt the property would be difficult to sell as a result. Williams indicated that his comments were based only on the feelings of the other owners. ' Stephens noted that three. mobile homes currently adjoin the property and Mr. Williams property and that these were in bad shape. He submitted pictures of the adjoining mobile homes and pictures of Oakdale Park I as evidence. Stephens indicated he was willing to comply with the staff recommended conditions. Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Chair Willhoit that ,. the public hearing be continued tv January 7, 198 to receive the Planning Board's recommendation. -- VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 8. HISTORIC STRUCTURES The staff presentation was made by Susan Smith. There was no comment on the item. 9. ~N~~IS 0~3>INAt4CE _ T~~~ Af~1E1ti'DPiE~-rt~~Q~. VEHI_CLE_ SALE~L~E~P~~~~__.I~ ~~ ZONING DISTRICT The staff presentation was made by Susan Smith.