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check cashing business like he has in West Paris. Linda Reynolds, 359 17th Street NE, spoke in opposition the petition. Ms. Reynolds stated that she moved into the neighborhood in 1976 and at that time, the neighborhood was nice. They were appalled when the laundromat went up. Ms. Reynolds said that their lives have changed since it went in because it creates an incredible amount of trash, noise, traffic, and other problems. It has hurt the neighborhood. When they heard that they were going to have a check cashing in the neighborhood, they were upset. She said they already have to deal with the laundromat and the second hand store. There are also some very pretty trees that she would hate to see cut down. Lynn Eggers, 348 17th Street NE, spoke in opposition stating that the traffic has increased and trash is a problem since the laundromat opened. There is a check cashing business just a block away, so why is there a need for another business at this location? Ms. Eggers spoke on behalf of Carolyn King, who could not be present due to an illness in her family. Ms. Eggers stated that Ms. King is concerned about trash in her yard daily. People are already walking across Ms. King's yard to get to the laundromat. Ms. King is concerned about the traffic on the alley. Betty Freelen, 1619 Pine Bluff, is greatly in opposition to the change stating that she is the first house west of the two lots. She has dealt with trash and traffic and people crossing her yard since 1994. Bee Garmon, 424 17th Street NE, opposed the change stating that she lives in the same place that her father was born. She grew up in the neighborhood, and the neighborhood has changed a lot. It is already difficult to get across Pine Bluff from 17th Street. If a business goes in at this location, it could increase the traffic flow. There was no further opposition, the public hearing was declared closed. 4. Consideration of and action on the petition of John Mark Spencer for a change in zoning from a Two-Family Dwelling District (2F) to a Neighborhood Service District (NS) on Lot 11, City Block 70-B, being number 1639 Pine Bluff. Motion was made to deny by Richard Hunt, seconded by Marshall Kent. Motion carried by a vote of 6 ayes and 1 nay. Motion was made for John Mark Spencer to return to the meeting by Fran Neeley, seconded by Richard Hunt. Motion carried 7 ayes 0 nays. Motion was made for John Mark Spencer to leave the meeting by Fran Neeley, seconded by Barbara Forrest. Motion carried 6 ayes 0 nays. John Mark