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82. Regular Meeting September 8, 2003 Page 4 disabled and cannot afford any additional debt. She encouraged the Council to consider granting the Specific Use Permit to allow for the mobile home to stay on the property. 3) Ollie Giles stated she is the Dunbar Historic District representative. She stated the neighborhood has requested that no more mobile homes be placed in the neighborhood. She also stated this neighborhood was never zoned for mobile homes and encouraged the Council to deny this request. 4) Amy Kirwin stated she is a resident of the Dunbar Historic District. She encouraged the Council to deny this SUP. She stated this property has 2 residents on it. 5) Ralph Greenwood stated he resides at 508 Centre Street. He stated he would like to replace his mobile home with another mobile home, but the Planning and Zoning Commission has denied his request. He encouraged the Council to give him 6 months to allow him to either move his mobile home or redo the historic structure. He stated he cannot meet the restrictions due to time and finances. Mayor Habingreither asked if anyone else wished to speak. No one else did, so Mayor Habingreither closed the public hearing. Mr. Mihalkanin moved for adoption of the Resolution and Mr. Montoya seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated the Greenwoods placed the mobile home on the property prior to 1984. In 1984 the Zoning Ordinance was changed to only allow mobile homes and manufactured homes in certain districts. The owners of these mobile homes were given six months to apply for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to confirm their grandfathered status. He stated these SUPs periodically come up for renewal, and depending on the condition of the home and property, the Planning and Zoning Commission makes a determination on the renewal of the permit. He stated several SUPs have been granted for the Greenwoods, and the most recent SUP extension was in January, 1998, for five years. He stated this mobile home is located behind a substandard structure, which is currently being used for storage. He also stated Staff has been working with the Greenwoods and trying to find other options. Carol Barrett, Director of Planning and Development Services, stated Staff has met with the Greenwoods regarding the placement of a permanent home on this site. She stated this property is not zoned to allow for a new mobile home. Ms. Narvaiz inquired whether Habitat for Humanity has been contacted. Ms. Barrett stated there is a problem with the ownership of the property, which does not allow for Habitat for Humanity to provide help. Mr. Diaz inquired as to the status to the house on the front of the property. Ms. Barrett stated the front house is currently being used for storage and is in bad shape. She stated Staff has contacted Contractors whom have estimated the repairs at $80,000.00 to $90,000.00. Mr. Thomaides stated this is a difficult decision to make. He stated he is concerned about the condition of the property, which is affecting the property value of the neighbors. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he agrees with Mr. Thomaides regarding a difficult decision. He stated he feels the neighborhood should work together to develop a more realistic expectation of property values. Mayor Habingreither stated he is concerned with putting someone out on the street. Ms. Narvaiz stated she agrees this is a difficult issue. She stated she feels the Council Members are the custodians of the City Ordinances. She stated whatever the Council chooses to do with this property will affect the neighborhood. Mr. Taylor stated since 1984 this mobile home was temporarily placed on