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AY 7. Chairman Wheeler was not sure that what is proposed answers the need for low income housing. Commissioner Scurlock noted that in the process of estab- lishing water and sewer into this area, the message he kept hearing is that the Gifford community doesn't want to be treated differently on zoning issues for too long. He believed we are finally trying to come up with a good plan that provides a mix of housing that will upgrade the community, and he personally sees this project as doing that. Commissioner Scurlock pointed out that we have not proceeded with the demolition of many sub- standard structures in the area, simply because we have had nowhere to move the people. Also, as Commissioner Bird noted, there are quite a few single family lots available. His one I concern is that he wants something to be developed that provides a more compatible transition with the larger tract to the north, and he felt what is proposed will give whoever ends up developing that property a better opportunityeto do something nice. Chairman Wheeler commented that looking at the map, he sees good and bad. Right now you have 47th Street as kind of a buffer into the area going north, and with this proposal, you will be moving that to 49th Street. He personally would like to see the RMH-8 areas readdressed as the need for residential development becomes more prevalent in the area. He has mixed emotions about what is proposed, and feels we may be a bit premature with the new Comprehensive Plan still being developed. Commissioner Bird noted that he is not that familiar with the mobile home parks in this area. If they have not been subdivided, he agreed we can do something with them, but if they are sub -divided and the lots separately owned, it becomes very difficult. Director Keating advised that this is something that was not an easy decision for staff, but they wanted to encourage develop- ment and questioned whether single family would become a reality. 16 - M