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would serve only as low-cost temporary housing without contribution to the tax base; that the units would require additional services; that the units would be a target in violent. storms; that the units would be unattractive; that the . residents would not take pride in tho grounds; that she would have to make similar use of her land, that the use would not make a positive contribution to the area, and that a project providing housing to attract young professionals should be substituted. . Roger Dale•Stephens responded that this was not a rezoning and that there was a dire need for mobile home spaces in the area. He continued that he had a petition of 192 signatures indicating the need for mobile home spaces; that he was the owner/operator of a park constructed in 1981 in which 26 spaces were filled in advance of its completion; that he had references of support for the existing and proposed parks; that he had letters of support from adjacent homeoowners around the existing parks; that he wanted to be,proud of his development; that the cheapest conventional home was $48-50,000 with $10,000 down payment and that he provided alternatives for those who could not afford this; that 57.families would benefit; that the units would be clustered rather than spread across the •County; that a 100' setback is provided; that the property is located 1200' off the road; that the existing road will be paved and landscaped and the property values enhanced as the result; that the extension of public water and sewer will enhance the property values; that the value, of the property is S400,000.00 which the bank would not have funded if the use for which the monies were obtained. would be detrimental to surrounding properties and residents; that the traffic contribution would be relatively small; that neighboring use's include mobile homes; that clustering of the units allows'economic maintenance and installation of public services; that the portion'of the site to be utilized is a field overgrown in pines and that the portion,of the property'to remain undisturbed is in mature hardwoods; that the central'facility is to be located in the area that was cleared by the previous use. for an archery range; that drainage easements are shown for all creeks on the property; that the entire front corner of the property is to be retained in open space for least 'visual':impact; that the entire perimeter of the property will have a minimum 100 foot vegetated buffer; that all paved surfaces are 100' from the property line; that only 20 out of 54 acres will be disturbed with the remainder in open space; that pedestrian paths cross at right .angles to vehicular pathways; that the 30% open space and recreation space requirement is exceeded; that a' tot lot, basketball court and swimming pool are to be provided; that, submission of utility plans to the Hillsborough consulting engineer and the State has been done and that the State is reviewing these plans for acceptance. (A 4i44,7 oaoL ar ths3 04144$444 is perwa„vKf tY4;44„ P!/e) Rodney Turner, representative of lct;eese Cooper of North Carolina, spoke in support of the project indicating there is a need for mobile home spaces for elderly couples in their retirement and young couples starting out. He con-' tinued that Hr. Stephens well maintains his mobile home park. He noted that one of his corporation's criteria is that Suitable spaces be round for their • mobile homes. He added that he lives within two miles of the Oakdale Mobile Park and that it is well kept. . Ricky Smith spoke in favor of•,the proposal indicating that he and his wife were the first resident's of Oakdale liobile •Home Park and that it is well mani- cured and family oriented. He noted that amobilo home is a way to start with home-ownership and that he was proud of his home and •not ashamed of it. • • • • Limme