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Page 5 Mack states the applicant plans to construct a new duplex after demolishing the single-family home. If the proposed land use amendment is approved then the rezoning will be consistent. Mack recommends approval of the zoning change. The public hearing was declared open. Alvin Atwood, 2419 Bonham Street states his concern is a lot of out-of-town investors are coming in and increasing the rental rates. He is reluctant with turning all of this nice area to duplexes for out of towners to come in and get rich off of Paris citizens. With no one else speaking the public hearing was declared closed. A Motion to approve this item was made by Board Member Austin Anthony and seconded by Board Member Chance Abbott. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 16. Conduct a public hearing and take action regarding the petition of the City of Paris for a zoning map amendment, creating the HD -19 Historic District Overlay. The area encompasses 21 acres to include the 500-900 Blocks of Pine Bluff Street, the 300-600 Blocks of Fitzhugh Avenue, the South side of the 600-700 Blocks of E Cherry, the East side of the 300 Block of 6th NE, the 300 Block of 8th Street NE, and the addresses 803, 925, and 936 East Booth Street. Mack and Cheri Bedford shared background information stating that staff and the Historic Preservation Commission have worked to create a new local historic overlay district for nearly a year. This district will be the exact same boundary as the national designation of the neighborhood as a National Register Historic District. The local designation will bring it into the same status as the Church Street Historic District making the area eligible for facade grants and architectural reviews by the HPC to preserve the historic character of the neighborhood. HPC held a listening session in the fall last year. Then a neighborhood program and presentation was held in April this year. HPC also held a public hearing and recommended adoption of the new district at its May meeting. Residents who live in the district were invited to attend these meetings and have been very supportive of the initiative. The public hearing was declared open. Kevin Kelly, 751 Pine Bluff asked what the disadvantages of this change are. If they want to add a porch or remodel, what kind of resistance will they face? Bedford states she doesn't see many disadvantages other than having to go before HPC for review who hears about 70 certificate of appropriateness per year. Elena Thomas, 821 Pine Bluff states Hashmi completely gutted her house and the only thing historic about it is the location. Now they need to replace a driveway and remove damaged trees. She asked will they need to jump through hoops now with the historic district overlay vs simply getting a permit for those repairs. Bedford states HPC only reviews the historic asset and they have design standards that they follow. Bedford went over some of the incentives available for the actual structure. HPC does not review trees. David Hansen states he lives in Reno but is good friends with Elena and here in support. He thinks this is a