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Public hearing was declared open. No one spoke in favor or in opposition of the petition. Public hearing was declared closed. Motion Nvas made by Rick Flundley, seconded by John Lee to approve the petition, Motion carried 7-0. John Lee recused himself from item 5. Motion was made by Arjumand Hashmi, seconded by Rick Hundley to recuse John Lee Frorn item 5. Motion carried 6-0. 5. Public hearing to consider and take aelion regarding the petition ol'7achary.Alfichaelfior a change in zoningftoin can Agricultural District (4) to Mulliple-Famil Divelling(Aff-4) ,/air diq)lex, triplex or quadraplex rental properties, on W Askins Survey, Tract 8Q, being, located at 5040 Forin Road 195, (I.92 Acer as recorded in I'll'arranty Deed 145622-201.7, recorded 0810412017, Deed Record.Lamar Count)) Clerk. Public hearing was declared. open. Nine individuals spoke in opposition of the petition. I-arry Carney, 7015 Wendy Dr. Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Mr. Carney stated he is within 200 I'M of this lot. His concern is will this make their property, value go down and what kind of structure will this be one, two or three story? fle asked if there is adequate sewer available, Mi-. Carney asked what kind ofmaterials Would be used fior this property for example siding or brick, Peggy Jack, 7142 Heather Lane Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Ms. Jack states she is inside the same subdivision and they bought their property because it was a quiet, beautiftil area, farming and ranching. Ms. Jack is afraid that a quadraplex would change the whole atmosphere. Jim Crisp, 5) 10 FM 195 Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Mr. Crisp stated that his property has 2 houses between his house and the subject property. Ile states the owner did a wonderful job of clearing the Subject property and would make a wonderful home site for a single-family home. Mr. Crisp stated. that a quadraplex would be out of character for this area. Linda 'Ferry, 7085 Wendy Ln. Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Ms. Terry states she is a recent widow and she would not feel as safe if what is proposed is built. Ms. Terry states she hopes this area will remain as private homes.