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use plan; however, the existing zoning for the entire area is 2F so medium density residential is not far from what is already allowed outright. The lot appears to be of adequate size to accommodate a mid-size building with appropriate parking if oriented to face 17`' NE, which is across from an existing laundromat. Staff is in support of the zoning change request. Zoning input forms were returned with in three in favor and two opposed to this item. Public hearing is declared open. Brain Scott, 2830 Oak Creek, is the applicant and spoke in favor of this item. He states they considered constructing two duplexes and found it advantageous to combine the lots and build a quadplex. The benefit is the entrance and exit would be off 17th Street. Scott states this would be a premium product that would help to improve the area. The following spoke in opposition of this item stating issues such as traffic, noise, increased crime, drugs and concern for safety: Ms. Hayes, 1618 Pine Bluff William Smith, 1619 Pine Bluff Lynn Eggers, 348 NE 17th The following spoke in favor of the item: Skyler Burchinal, a local builder states the applicants are trying to build the neighborhoods up with premium structures with premium rent, which will improve the area. Public hearing declared closed. A motion to approve this item was made by Clifton Fendley, seconded by Austin Anthony. Motion carried 5-0. 8. Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Michael Davidson and Brian Scott for a change in zoning from a Two -Family Dwelling District (2F) to a Four -Family Dwelling District (4F), in the City of Paris, Block 70-B, Lot 11, LCAD 14724, located at 1639 Pine Bluff. Easton states this is the neighboring lot to item 7. The applicants intend to combine the two lots in order to build a quadplex. These properties have not yet been combined, therefore,