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Jim Montgomery, 1135 NE 20`" Street, Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Mr. Montgomery stated he has lived on 20th Street for 50 years. Mr. Montgomery stated that this property had two houses on it. One house a gentleman lived in with no electricity but has been burnt down. The other house has been boarded up for over a year only because they City did it. Mr. Montgomery stated that if they take care of the property like they have he is really scared to see what happens. Mr. Montgomery further stated that the individuals that are speaking for the change in zoning are either contractors or citizens that do not live in this area. Cecil Ballard, 1130 ONE 20th Street, Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Mr. Ballard stated that everyone has a lot of money invested in this neighborhood. Mr. Ballard further stated he hopes the commission will deny this development. Cindy Thorns, 1255 NE 22nd Street, Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Ms. Thorns stated she had concerns about the potential water problems and traffic issues. Ms. Thorns further stated she wishes the commission will deny the petition. Constance Robinson, 1325 NE 32nd Street, Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Ms. Robinson stated that she has lived in her home for 85 years. Ms. Robinson stated that when her house was built she was not in the floodway. However, over the years as the City grew and grew that is what put her in the floodway. Ms. Robinson further stated that engineering need to look at what they've created. Virginia Allen, 1240 NE 22nd Street, Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Ms. Allen stated that she is the individual that composed the petition for denial. The petition consists of 49 owners and 51 concerned citizens. Ms. Allen further stated that she had concerns about dangerous traffic and flooding issues. Sandra Hill, 1235 NE 22nd Street, Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Ms. Hill stated she has been a home owner in this location for 36 years and know the problems in the area. Ms. Hill stated the major problem is the water issue. Public hearing was declared closed. Motion was made by Holland Harper, seconded by John Lee to approve the petition with the following conditions a quality engineer survey, TxDOT permit and green space. Motion carried 4 -1, with Chad Lindsey in opposition. 5. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot 3, Block A, Pecan Place Phase IV -A, located at 4300 Block of Pine Mill Road. Carla Easton reviewed the preliminary plat with commissioners. Motion was made by John