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Item No. 2 (continued) Planning Director Schroeter presented the subject report and replied to questions concerning his reasons for regarding the proposed use as separate from the portion of the property used as a mobilehome park. Mr. Schroeter said that the properties are in separate ownerships and the piece proposed to be used for overnight stays of recreational vehicles does not have adequate space for trailer park requirements with regard to setbacks, open space and other features. Mr. Schroeter noted that the fence was proposed to placate permanent residents of the mobilehome park, but if it were removed, then the recreational open space and density requirements would be sufficient. Mr. Schroeter called attention to his findings in denying the application. Mayor Britschgi declared the public hearing open at 8:10 p.m. Albert Enqel, owner of Harbor Village, resident of Alamo, stated he was accompanied by his engineer and his attorney who would make presentations and reply to questions. Vaughn Shahinian, engineer, 996 Town & Country Village, San Jose, said that the application is for overnight parking of 26 recreational vehicles and used transparencies to show the plan for the area, the proposed development which includes laundry facilities, rest rooms and showers with the proposed fence to separate the area from the existing mobilehome park. Patrick J. Wood, attorney, 203 North Golden Circle, Santa Ana, stated his client believes all City ordinance requirements have been met by the proposed development. Mr. Wood insisted that only one park is involved with the fence offered for the protection of privacy of the permanent residents. Mr. Wood said that although the properties are in different names, it is owned by the same family. He said that lighting and signs would be used to direct overnight parkers to the proper entrance, and President Carol Bangert of Harbor Village Park has refused to met with his client to discuss the proposed use. Discussion followed and Mr. Engel, Mr. Shahinian, Mr. Wood and City Attorney Schricker replied to question and commented concerning density on the property; provisions to enforce requirements regarding short time length of stay by recreational vehicles; the 24 -hour use of the laundry, rest room and shower facilities; the impact of lights and noise from the overnight area on the residential part of the park; and whether changes could reduce the undesirable aspects of the overnight area. Carol Banqert, President of Harbor Village Owners, 3015 E. Bayshore #131, acknowledged, in response to questions, that she has refused to meet with representatives of the park owner, stating she opposes the proposed use. Ms. Bangert said that those living in the mobilehome park are owners who moved there because it is a safe, quiet residential community, and they are concerned about the increased traffic, the noise, the reduced security, the reduced value of their homes and other undesirable effects anticipated by the proposed overnight use of the adjacent property. Ms. Bangert noted that the property owner has a use permit for 19 or 20 additional mobilehome spaces which would provide affordable housing for additional permanent resident owners. Reg.Mtg. 2/4/85 Page 3 MINUTE BOOK NO. 45 Page No. 254