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are duplexes located on 25`h Street, E. Price, 26"' street N.E., 27,' street N.E., Cherry Street and 29`h Street the duplex complexes are moving east. They are planning to insta114 detention ponds to help with drainage issues. The City of Paris needs more duplexes, they are proposing up to 30/31 duplexes. Mr. Ross stated that he feels that the only way Ms. Landers can ever sell this property is by rezoning as multi-family. b. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the petition. Mark Hardwell, 3061 E. 1-louston, property owner, spoke in opposition to the petition. Mr. Hardwell stated we were told the other night that there will only be 16 units and now Mr. Ross says 31 units. His concerns are drainage, home values and privacy. Opposed to zoning change. David Hart, 3050 Aiken Drive, property owner, spoke in opposition to the petition. Mr. Hart stated he likes the neighborhood, wants it to stay a single family district. Wayne Kerby, 390, 422, 360, 350, and 340 30`h Street N.E., property owner, spoke in opposition. Mr. Kerby stated the main reason he is opposed to the change in zoning would be to preserve the existing neighborhood. The drainage is a problem with the Mormon Church being a contributor to the drainage issue even though their runoff goes into a retention pond. However, he does not have a problem with this because for the most part the retention pond holds the runoff. Roy Simmons, 3071 E. Houston, property owner, spoke in opposition to the petition. Mr. Simmons asked what high density residential consisted of. Shawn Napier explained that this could be anything from duplexes to an apartment complex. Mr. Sitnmons further stated that they were told different at the meeting with the developer. Norma Carey, 3010 Aiken Drive, property owner, spoke in opposition to the petition. Ms. Carey stated she is vehemently opposed to the change. Beverly Efaw, 205 30`h Street N.E., property owner, spoke in opposition to the petition. Ms. Efaw stated Mr. Ross wants to build duplexes right in the middle of their neighborhood. You have brand new homes they bought to retire in and first time buyers who plan to stay in this neighborhood. Ms. Efaw further stated we love our neighborhood and we don't want duplexes in the middle of the neighborhood. Becky Kerby, 390 30'h Street N.E., property owner, spoke in opposition to the petition. Ms. Kerby stated she is concerned about safety of the neighborhood. We live in the neighborhood because it is single family district, duplexes will be rented to people moving in and out, she is concerned about the safety of her grand children. 28