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spaces are needed during peak business hours. Mr. Ellis further stated the number one reason for this study is not to lower cost. Dollar General is trying to build stores that are green conscious and impact the environment less, limiting drainage issues with less concrete construction. B. There was no opposition. Public hearing was declared closed. Motion was made by David Glass, seconded by Kyle McCarley to approve the variance request. Motion carried 5 -0. 4. Public hearing and consideration of and action on the petition of Charles Greb to grant a variance of Zoning Ordinance 1710, Section 9- 201(1) which provides that the "minimum lot width in a Tivo- Family Dwelling District (2F) be no less than 60 feet" to allow a minimum lot width of S0 feet, which is a 10 foot variance, on Lot 22, Block 2, Anita Parks Addition, being number 1725 Hubbard Street. Public hearing was declared open. A. The following individuals spoke in favor of the petition. Sam Buzbee, Red River County, architect representing the petition. Mr. Buzbee stated he is working with Mr. Greb to design a duplex for the lot. Because of the dimensions of the lot they would be unable to build on it. The duplex will not be as wide as a single family home. B. The following individuals spoke in opposition. Victor Chavez, 214 12t" Street N.E., spoke in opposition to the petition. Mr. Chavez did not understand the petition. He had questions regarding his property. Mr. Chavez thought the board was acting on his lot. He further stated he was not in opposition to Mr. Greb's petition. Public hearing was declared closed. Motion was made by Kyle McCarley, seconded by Chester Martindale to approve the variance request. Motion carried 5 -0. 5. Public hearing and consideration of and action on the petition of Yolanda Castillo to grant a variance of Fencing Ordinance 2008 -008, Section 11.5- 3(b)(1)(a) which provides "no fence shall be permitted in the front yard " to allow a 'fence in the front yard, " on Lot 9, City Block 257 A, being number 2431 Pine Bluff Street. Public hearing was declared open.