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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2000 Page 3 of 8 and this proposed project is an opportunity to fill one of those buildings. He indicated - that he feels it will be compatible with the surrounding areas. Alexander Taylor, 1077-3 Santo Antonio Drive, Colton Mr. Taylor indicated that he is the President of the Park Mediterranean Homeowners' Association. He stated that he is opposed to this proposed project. He expressed concern with the possible decline of property values in his neighborhood. He stated that the City Council is the best group of people that money can buy and that he believed they have been paid off. Mr. Taylor stated that if the project does go forward that he would like to see the trees on Washington Street remain and that the applicant install grass to control the dust. Barbara Stoller, 1097-3 Santo Antonio Drive, Colton Ms. Stoffer expressed concern with the impact this proposed project would have on the property value of her home. She asked that the Commission to ensure that the project is conditioned to maintain the quality of development in the City. Ms. Stoffer thanked staff for addressing her concerns when she spoke with them. She asked that the Commission consider an eight -foot high decorative block wall due to the height of the recreational vehicles and that landscaping be installed to include vines to add color and deter graffiti on the wall. She asked that any lighting be directed away from the homes. Frank DeGelas, Mike Thompson's RV Superstore, RV Center Drive, Colton Mr. DeGelas stated that the Kmart building is in front of the RV Expo and that this proposed project would be devastating to those businesses in the RV Expo and would cause his business to leave the City. He indicated that this proposed project would lead to the demise of the RV Expo. Mr. DeGelas described the benefits of being located in a RV mall type setting. He stated that they are required to pay for their share of the advertising to promote the mall. He expressed concern that La Mesa RV would benefit from their advertising without contributing to the cost. He stated that there is not a sufficient enough market to support an additional dealer in the City. Mr. DeGelas indicated that a RV dealership would not bring additional customers to the restaurants and businesses in that area. He stated that he would like to see a sporting goods store or similar business locate into the vacant Kmart building. He indicated that he is strongly opposed to this proposed project. Horace Brunson, 1097 Santo Antonio Drive #1, Colton Mr. Brunson stated that his residence faces the proposed project. He expressed concerns with noise, traffic, air pollution and property values. He stated that he is opposed to and would move if the proposed project were approved. He indicated that he likes living in the City and does not believe that the location is appropriate for a RV dealer. Lee Deieriing, American RV Expo & Villelli Enterprises, RV Center Drive, Colton Mr. Deierling expressed concern with the overdevelopment of the Cooley Ranch area by the City's Redevelopment Agency causing the decline of property values and