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and going and eventually the property will go down. He opposes the zoning change. Roy Simmons, 3071 E. Houston, property owner, spoke in opposition to the petition. Mr. Simmons stated he has been here 43 years; drainage on E. Houston has been a problem as long as he has lived here. He is concerned over the existing drainage and sewer problems in the area. Duplexes will make the problem worse. Suzanne Creed, 202 N.E. 30th Street, property owner, spoke in opposition to the petition. The neighbors purchased 1 %2 acre tract of land to secure privacy and safety. If you approve the zoning change the woods will be gone, traffic and drainage will be worse. She is opposed to the zoning change. Danny Efaw, 205 N.E. 30th Street, property owner, spoke in opposition to the petition. He is concerned about not only about the duplexes going in, but the private street that will not be required to have curbs. He does not want to see a nice single family neighborhood rezoned to multi family. Harvey Tabangcora, 3070 Aiken Drive, property owner, spoke in opposition to the petition. Mr. Tabangcora stated he is first time buyer, he has children and this is a quiet safe neighborhood. This change will lower his property values. Wayne Kerby, 390, 340, 350, 360 and 422 30th Street N.E., property owner, spoke in opposition to the petition. Mr. Kerby stated he bought the surrounding properties to protect his property and ensure good renters live in the homes. Daughter and son -in -law live on E. Houston and could not be here tonight they also oppose this. Mr. Kerby further stated he opposes the change. Public hearing was declared closed. Motion was made by Benny Plata, seconded by James Price to deny the change to the Future Land Use Map. Motion carried 5 -0. C. That the future land use recommended for the property located on part of a 14 acre tract of land being a part of the Joseph Leach Survey, be changed from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential. Public hearing was declared open. a. The following individuals spoke in favor of the petition: Mack Ross, 3475 Reno Drive, property owner, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Ross provided a map of the property showing drainage to commissioners. Mr. Ross stated the biggest issue has been about the drainage. They will work with the City, school and neighborhood to correct these problems. The private street they are proposing to develop will be just like 25th street. After driving tiro town there