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Ms. Jeanette Bender, 615 32nd NE, opposed the zoning stating that her main concern is property values. She feels that the change would lower values and is afraid that this would prompt other changes for more businesses in the area thus creating traffic problems. Ms. Ella Sugg, 625 32nd NE, states there are numerous children in the neighborhood and a lot of traffic on Pine Mill Road. She thinks this would increase traffic, also the house has a small yard. Ms. Sugg thinks this business would destroy peace in the neighborhood. Mr. Tony Ballard, 710 32" NE, states the neighborhood does not want a change. Ms. Ballard, 710 32 n NE, recently bought her home and is afraid of traffic problems. She thinks this change will ruin the residential character. Ms. Virginia Crawford, 630 32" NE, bought in this neighborhood looking forward to retirement because it was quiet and close to everything that attracts older people. Rev. R.L. Clark, minister of Tudor Street Church of Christ, spoke in favor of the petition stating that his wife has taken care of children for 20 years and good child care is important for the child to grow up good. There was a petition presented of 33 in opposition to the zoning change. 3. Consideration of and action on the petition of Nell Fleming for a change in zoning from a One - Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) to a One - Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) With Specific Use Permit (25) Nursery or Daycare, Lot 3, Block A, Eastfield Addition, being number 525 NE 32" Street. Motion was made to deny by Bill Coleman and seconded by Bobby Myers. Motion carried by a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays. Motion was made by Bobby Myers and seconded by Vincent Battles to move on to Item #8 next. Motion carried by a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays. Motion was made by Vincent Battles and seconded by Louis Yates, Jr. to excuse Reeves Hayter from the meeting. Motion carried by a vote of 6 ayes and 0 nays. 4. Public Hearing to consider the petition of American Homesites, LLC for a change in zoning from an Agricultural District (A) to a Planned Development District - Community Unit Development (PD -b), Lot 3, City Block 328, being the 3800 Block SW Loop 286. The public hearing was declared open. Mr. Rod Wede, President of American Homesites, passed out information on the proposed project to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The proposed project will cost $5 million. The area would have a swimming pool, park area, clubhouse, and 24 hour manager on site. There would be a restriction on the age of manufactured homes. The city needs this project. There would be no sales at this location. Each home would average 1000 SF. Requirement would be for the homes to be 5 years old or newer and no campers allowed. There were