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A motion was made by Chad Lindsey, seconded by Michael Mosher to approve the petition. Motion carried 5-0. 7. Public hearing to act on a petition by the City of Paris to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 9, Exhibit B, Zoning Ordinance Section 8, Use of Land and Buildings, regarding the uses in the Office District and Neighborhood Service District. Mack states at the P&Z meeting held on May 3, 2021 there was discussion regarding the Office and Neighborhood Service Districts and the Use Matrix. That discussion was followed up by the Commission at the work session special meeting in June. Staff took direction from city council over a rezoning application that was withdrawn which had concerns about the uses that would be permitted in the office district. Staff spent considerable time working through all of the uses on the Office and Neighborhood Service districts. The public hearing was declared open. James O'Bryan and Richard Thompson asked about the amendments as to how it may affect their properties. Mack reviewed the draft and advised that the changes do not appear to affect their properties. The public hearing was declared closed. Commissioners discussed with. Mack a need to review the Home Occupation Ordinance. A motion was made by Michael Mosher, seconded by Sims Norment to approve the petition. Motion carried 5-0. 8. Public hearing to act on a petition by the City of Paris to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 9, Exhibit B, Zoning Ordinance Section 8-102, Special Uses for a Mixed -Use that is allowable in CA and PD by SUP in the MF -2, GR, C, and LI Districts. Mack states at the June work session the Planning Commission discussed and agreed upon changes to the use matrix by adding the existing definition of a mixed use. The change consists of removing the term "vertical" mixed use and establishing places where that would be allowed permitted by right or by Special Use Permit. This would allow for mixed uses above, behind or below as long as it is the combining of commercial and residential uses. This use would still require following building and fire codes to protect the residential side. Staff is recommending approval. The public hearing was declared open.