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Gerald, Kroger, 1331 Airport Freeway, Dallas, Texas, spoke in favor of the petition. Gerald stated this will be a three island gas station with a small kiosk. This will not create more traffic; Kroger is adding the gas station as a service to the customer. He further stated they do not feel it would create more traffic in the area. The following individuals spoke in opposition of the petition. Richard Eubanks, 347 12th Street S.E., Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Mr. Eubanks stated his back yard butts up to the Kroger parking lot. Mr. Eubanks is concerned about the additional traffic, noise, and drainage issues, his back yard sets about four feet lower than the Kroger parking lot and it floods during heavy rains. He further stated not totally against the fuel station, just against the additional problems that could occur. Mr. Eubanks is requesting Kroger to put up a sound barrier. Gerald Ringwald, 411 12th Street S.E., Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Mr. Ringwald stated they already have a lot of traffic vehicular and pedestrian going thru the alleyway. People are throwing trash over the fence and he is concerned with the addition of the gas station, will that make it worse. Public hearing was declared closed. Motion was made by Bill Harris, seconded by Benny Plata to approve the zoning change request. Motion carried 5 -0. 10. Public hearing and consideration of and action on the Site Plan for Bobby Smallwood on Lot 4, Block A, Townwood Estates #1 Addition, being number 2835 10`h Street N.E. Public hearing was declared open. The following individuals spoke in favor of the petition. Bobby Smallwood, 3116 Stillhouse, Paris, Texas, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Smallwood stated he is adding a three car garage to the property. No one spoke in opposition of the petition. Public hearing was declared closed. Motion was made by Benny Plata, seconded by Darin Manning to approve the site plan. Motion carried 5 -0. 11. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Kroger Addition, being number 1310 Clarksville Street. Motion was made by Benny Plata, seconded by Darin Manning to approve the Plat, subject to the City Engineer's recommendations. Motion carried 5 -0.