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Three individuals spoke in favor of the petition and one individual spoke in opposition. James O'Bryan, D.V.M. 2725 Clarksville Street, spoke in favor of the petition. Dr. O'Bryan presented a PowerPoint presentation to the commissioners. Dr. O'Bryan stated that he has been looking for properties for over 4 years and that he realizes that although there are many locations in the City of Paris but they do not necessarily meet what a veterinarian practice needs or can afford, Dr. O'Bryan Further states that his goal here is to try to offer Paris universal level referral medicine at Paris, Texas prices instead of having citizens have to travel to Dallas for animal care. lie states he has leased his current location for four years and it continues to get worse. The current facility has leaking ceiling tiles and when it rains water is leaking down on electronics. The last rain had water coming out of the electrical outlets and they had to cancel 3 surgeries because their surgery suite was shut down. Janet Grammar, 3120 Laurel Lane, spoke infavor of the petition. Ms. Grarmmar states she has been a client of Dr. O'Bryan for many years. Ms. GrarniTiar states that she owns businesses on Lamar Avenue & a Veterinarian practice would be a benefit and improvement to Lamar Avenue. Connie Justice, 1005 Lamar Ave, spoke in opposition of the petition. Ms. Justice states she owns the 14 apartment complex next to the subject property and her income goes down when she is unable to rent an apartment to a citizen that does not want horse or cattle 30 feet from their bedroom window. Ms. Justice Further states that when her income goes down then property value goes down. Ms. Justice is concerned with the smell and noise from large animals. She states she has a letter from Dr. Bandel that appointed her as his representative and he is opposed to the petition. Robert Spain, 655 Church Street, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Spain states he is a client of Dr. O'Bryan. Ile was previously on the Planning and Zoning Commission and although a Commercial zoning in the middle of General Retail zoning would be problematic, as would what was approved previously for Light Industrial over beside a church and residential near the Boys Club but it does occur when people think it is, good for the City and citizens. He further states that Dr. OBryan would be a good neighbor and all attribute in this location, Commissioner Hashmi asked Dr. O'Bryan if the lot was big enough to have more than one trailer at a time. Dr. O'Bryan states there is enough room on site to accommodate trailers and vehicles to get in and out. Public hearing was declared closed, John Godwin addressed the commissioners that zoning pertains to land use and has nothing to do with the site plan and aesthetics. The zoning in place as of right now says it has to be zoned as commercial and zoning does not go with the applicant. Motion was made by Keith Flowers, seconded by John Lee to table the petition. Motion