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Regular Council Meeting September 28, 2020 Page 5 allowed. She stated the access point would be off of 17a' Street, which takes traffic off Pine Bluff. Ms. Easton also said the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve this zoning change. Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this zoning change, to please come forward. Shirley Hayes, 1618 Pine Bluff, spoke in opposition citing existing traffic issues with people going 70 mph. She asked if they could get stops signs or signal lights. William Smith, spoke in opposition of this zoning change citing he did not want his house next to an apartment complex and he would not have moved there, had he known that was going to happen. Brian Scott, 2830 Oak, he said they could already do what they wanted to do but wanted to change the zoning to make it more feasible. He said they could make access points from 17a' Street and not Pine Bluff. With no one else speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. Mayor Clifford said they could currently build a duplex on one lot and a triplex on the other lot. Council Member Knox said she took zoning cases seriously and that some quads were nice. Mr. Scott said this structure would not be two stories, it would fit into the neighborhood, and it would enhance the neighborhood. Council Member Savage said he felt Mr. Smith's feelings but that it was already zoned to allow for a duplex or triplex. Council Member Portugal was not opposed to someone building but asked they keep in mind that this street is one of the historic streets. Council Member Hughes said what they were proposing would solve some of the traffic problems. Council Member Knox wanted to know if there would be on-site parking. Mr. Scott said yes, and there would be two spots per unit. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Hughes and seconded by Council Member Savage. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 15. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2020-047: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE CITY OF PARIS BLOCK 70-B, LOT 11, LOCATED AT 1639 PINE BLUFF, FROM A TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (2F) TO A FOUR FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (4F); DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS Mayor Clifford said this was the other part of the project. Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this zoning change, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Hughes and seconded by Council Member Savage. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.