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Planning and Zoning Minutes <br />November 1, 2004 <br />Page 3 <br />Motion was made to deny the petition by Carl Lucas, seconded by Brad <br />Archer. Russell McCain abstained. Motion carried by a vote of 6 ayes <br />and 0 nays. <br />5. Public Hearing to consider the petition of Chad Stephens for a change <br />in zoning from a One - Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) to a One - <br />Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) With Specific Use Permit (50) <br />Recreational Facility (Private), on Lots 8 -A and 12, City Block 262, <br />being located at 1240 20t" Street NE. <br />The public hearing was declared open. <br />Chad Stephens, 5002 Sunset View, Paris, spoke in favor of the petition <br />stating that he would like to put in a paint ball or laser tag course. Mr. <br />Stephens is requesting the zoning change before they decide which one <br />they will put in due to cost factors. The paint ball will be insured and <br />protective nets would be around the courses. Trees would also act as a <br />buffer zone as far as flying balls or noise is concerned. There would be <br />a parking area right off of 20th Street where the 2 lots are on 20th <br />Street to get down into the property. There would be no structures <br />built, the only obstacles would be natural terrain. There will only be <br />cars parked on the facility and they will not be parked there for long <br />periods of time. Nothing will be changed as far as drainage. Traffic <br />will not be a hazard —there will only be about 10 -20 cars parked on <br />about 12 1/2 acres. The property has been vacant and Mr. Stephens <br />would like to utilize the property to the best of their ability. Paint ball <br />is a big industry and it will bring money to Paris. This would be for all <br />ages —a family deal. <br />Mr. Plata asked if there were any plans to put up a wall or if the trees <br />would be as the buffer. <br />Mr. Stephens stated that for insurance reasons if a course could be the <br />size of a basketball court or the size of a football field, you would have <br />nets that you see at driving ranges. If you are going to be an insured <br />facility, you have to abide by their standards and that is to have a <br />