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4 J. B. Stinson, owner of a mobile home park on Route 2, Mebane, stated he had been having problems since December, 1985 with Orange County concerning the placement of an additional mobile home in his park. He expressed much dissatisfaction with current regulations and felt there was no need for further regulations. Beth Bradshaw, mobile home park owner, stated that her mobile home community was built in such a manner that surpassed regulations and requirements. She noted that there is always a waiting list for a space in her park. She continued expressing the concern that any retroactive amendment would be illegal. She noted that retroactive legislation was not needed and urged the Boards to go forward with the knowledge that had been gained and initiate regulations for new mobile home parks only. Ronald Gammon, mobile home owner, expressed dissatisfaction with the retroactive amendment. He asked the Boards how they would react if they were told to make considerable improvements to their homes which they did not want or could not afford. Ronnie Hester, a four-year resident in a mobile home in Orange County, expressed concern that more was being required of residents than they wanted or could afford. He also noted that for many residents, a mobile home is a stepping stone to owning property and a home. Katherine Mercer, a mobile home resident, expressed concern that facts about mobile home parks had been distorted. She indicated that she felt the mobile home park owner/operators deserved a grandfather clause without qualifications. She felt this would take care of discrimination against mobile homes. She noted that she is well pleased with the lot she has in a park. Joseph B. Supeano, mobile home owner/property owner, stated that he had moved to North Carolina from Connecticut and is well pleased with his home in Joppa Oaks. He noted that restrictions in North Carolina were not as strict as those in Connecticut nor is the tax base in Orange County as high. He expressed concern with the possibility of new restrictions being placed on existing mobile home parks. Forrest Heath, owner/operator of Ridgewood Mobile Home Park, stated that his park was begun in 1965 before zoning in Orange County. He noted that his park was approximately 25% completed when zoning was enacted. Three-fourths of the property of his park was zoned residential with only one- fourth being zoned mobile home park district. He explained the process he pursued to obtain a zoning change. He also reviewed the actions taken by the Board and explained the court proceedings which he had to engage in to obtain the zoning change. He expressed concern with "retroactive" amendments, especially with the court process he had had to go through. Collins indicated that many valid considerations had been presented in regard to the standards. He noted that these represent the real 1 reason that he is recommending further study of the standards. He noted that EMS and the Sheriff's Department had expressed concern with the lack of a numbering system in the parks and the width of some of the travelways. He stated that these considerations indicate to him that the Planning Board and Planning Staff and mobile home park owner/operators need to work together on standards which are realistic and equitable.