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three nursing homes. It would be 52 -units, single story apartments with yard maintenance. Most of the tenants are single; therefore, it would not be a lot of additional traffic. Don Wilson, property owner states that if this does not pass then it would be developed with 41 lots of single-family starter homes. He states the Pshigoda Foundation has a positive track record and they would have much less traffic than the development of single- family housing. Public hearing was declared closed. A Motion to deny this item was made by Chad Lindsey, seconded by Cody Adams. Motion failed at 3-3 with Clifton Fendley, Francine Neeley, and Austin Anthony in opposition. A Motion to table this item was made by Francine Neeley, seconded by Cody Adams. Motion carried 6-0. Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition Home Vesting LLC for a change in zoning from a General Retail District (GR) to a One -Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2), in the City of Paris, Block 187, Lot 2, LCAD 16984, located at 805 Lamar. Easton states Tamara Sexton with Home Vesting LCC is requesting a change in zoning in order to lease the property for residential use. The site has been previously used for retail and office space. Ms. Sexton purchased this property in April 2020 and immediately leased it as a residential dwelling. The Code Department responded to complaints of trash, at which time the City became aware of the residential use in a retail district. Ms. Sexton is requesting the zoning change in response to the code case; in addition, without the zoning change, she will be unable to lease this property as residential space. The future land use plan calls for this site to be retail use, primarily due to its location along Lamar Avenue, which is a high traffic thoroughfare. The existing land uses in the immediate area include retail, medical office, law office, grocery and fuel station. There are nearby residential properties to the north of Lamar Avenue in the general vicinity of the subject property, but they have access from local streets and face interior to other residential areas. Easton states the Commission should take care to consider this specific request relative to the surrounding land uses and the comprehensive plan. A zoning change for this property alone is not consistent with the long-term goals of the city, as outlined in the future land use plan. Staff recommends denying the request for a zoning change from a General Retail District to a Single Family Dwelling District.