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D. Section 28 -6 (d)(5) of the Sign Ordinance which provides that "Except as provided herein, billboards shall not be placed within five hundred (500) feet of other permanent signs. " The applicant's proposed billboard is within five hundred (500) feet of other permanent signs. E. Section 28 -6 (d) (7) of the Sign Ordinance which provides that "No part of a billboard shall be located closer than one thousand (1, 000) feet to any property zoned or used for residential purposes, nor closer than three hundred (300) feet to any hotel, motel, nursing home, or other property used for sleeping or lodging purposes. " The applicant's proposed billboard is within one thousand (1, 000) feet of a residential zoning district and within three hundred (300) feet of a hotel. F. Section 28 -6 (d)(8) of the Sign Ordinance which provides that "No portion of a billboard shall be located closer than fifteen (15) feet to the right -of -way for existing streets or highways, or those projected in the city's thoroughfare plan. " The applicant's proposed billboard is approximately within the fifteen (15) feet from the right -of -way. Public hearing was declared open. A. One individual spoke in favor of the petition. Jimmy Parker, 23478 I -30 Bryant, Arkansas, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Parker stated that he represents the Everett Family owners of Toyota. We are looking to place a billboard on the church property. The billboard wouldn't be for lease space it would provide ads for Everett Toyota, Paris Church of Christ, Red Cross, Schools, Lamar County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Paris. Mr. Parker stated they understand that they are asking for several variances but there are existing signs inside the loop. Mr. Parker further stated he hopes the board will approve the variances to build the first of its kind in the City of Paris. B. Three individuals spoke in opposition of the petition. James Martinez, 820 S.E. 47th Street Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Mr. Martinez stated he has a billboard company and he does not believe that this variance should be approved. Mr. Martinez stated that he has applied for several billboard with the similar request and they have all been denied. Mr. Martinez further stated if these request were to be approved he would expect the same for his own company. Sue Banks, 3450 Robin Road Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Mrs. Banks stated that she has lived at her residence for thirty-eight years and wants to keep the neighborhood clean. Mrs. Banks stated that there are already safety issues