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A. Two individuals spoke in favor. Renee Harvey, 4125 Smallwood Road, Paris, Texas, spoke in favor of the petition. Ms. Harvey stated she represents the property owner Eddy Thomas. Mr. 'Thomas purchased the old Boy Scouts building located at 3787 NW Loop 286 under the impression that it was zoned commercial, Ms. Harvey further stated that Mr. Thomas has already lost a buyer due to the property not being zoned properly and this is why they are requesting the zoning change. Ms. I larvey stated that they held a meeting with the neighborhood on November 15, 2017 to hear concerns and address misinformation. Ms. Harvey further stated they are requesting a Planned Development Zoning with a mixed use for two areas. Area I would allow all uses in the Zoning Ordinance Tables 8-101 through 8-108 in Planned Development. Area 2 would allow all uses in the Zoning Ordinance Tables 8-101 through 8-108 in Planned Development except the following: Residential, Convenience Store, Drive -In Theatre, Fast Food Restaurant with. Pull Up parking w/extended hours, Bowling Alley, Microbrewery, Off Premises Consumption of Alcohol Beverages, Package Store, Wrecking/ Salvage yard, Auto Fuel Sales, Distillery, Railroad or Bus Passenger Station and Freight. Ms. Harvey further stated that she hopes the commission will consider approving the zoning change. AW Clem, with The Moore Law Firm of Paris,'I'exas spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Clem stated that he met with Mr. Thomas to discuss the proposed change in zoning. He stated this property could be a nice development for the West side of Paris. Mr. Clem had some questions about the list Of uses proposed. Alan Efrussy, Planning Manager explained the proposed uses. Mr. Clem hopes the board will consider the petition. B. Two individuals spoke in opposition. Caroline Nicholson, 3525 W. Houston Street, Paris, Texas spoke in opposition of the petition. Ms. Nicholson stated she has, lived at this property for 45 years and it has always been a quiet and safe neighborhood, Ms. Nicholson further stated she did not want to see any apartments or MUlti-1.1se, businesses in this area. Harlen Kanagy, 3635 W. Houston Street, Paris, Texas spoke in opposition of the petition. Mr. Kanagy stated he has small children that play there and he likes the small community, Mr. Kanagy has concerns about safety if this is approved. Public hearing was declared closed.