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Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 16 Arvin Starrett spoke in favor of the petition stating that the Early Home is a very important pre -fire structure for the City of Paris. The owner, Linda, petitioned the commission at their hearing for this designation. Jim Wright, 805 20t" SE, spoke in favor of the petition stating that this house is really important to his neighborhood, it is good for the rats, the squirrels, the birds, the cats, the cats live off the rats —he would like to see it preserved for that reason. It is unoccupied 90% of the time. Arvin Starrett stated that this structure has been submitted to the Texas Historical Commission as one of the 13 most endangered properties in the City of Paris which would enable property owners financial assistance. There was no opposition, the public hearing was declared closed. 14. Consideration of and action on the petition of the Historic Preservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Historic Overlay District No. 6 (HD) on Lot 3, City Block 248 -B, being located at 1970 Clarksville Street. Motion was made to approve as Historic Overlay District No. 6 (HD) by Bobby Myers, seconded by Benny Plata. Motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays. 15. Public Hearing to consider the petition of the Historic Preservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Historic Overlay District No. 7 (HD) on Lot 11, City Block 124, being located at 429 Grand Avenue; Lots 13,14, and 15, City Block 124, being located at 410 and 428 W. Kaufman; Lot 16, City Block 124, being located at 440 W. Kaufman Street. The public hearing was declared open.