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y� Veral Hart also spoke for the petition saying that the property was adjacent to the Midwest Video tower and was in an area proposed for industrial development. He pointed out that the property south of them was owned by the Paris Bible Church and they propose a school at that location. There was no one else present to speak for or against the request and the public hearing was closed. Following discussion a motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. McMonigle to recommend approval. The motion carried 8 ayes, 0 nays. Chairman Swaim declared the public hearing open on the petition of the Paris Jaycees for a change in zoning from a One Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) to a General Retail District (GR) on Lot 1, Block A, Jubilee Addition located at 1275 19th N.W. Derald Bulls spoke for the Jaycees saying that they had purchased the building at this location to have a place to meet and to provide a place for other groups to use. He submitted a petition signed by area residents in support of their request. There were several Jaycees in the audience in support but no one else spoke for or against the change and the public hearing was closed. Following discussion Mr. Nutt made a motion to recommend approval. Mr. Davidson seconded the motion which carried 8 ayes, 0 nays. Chairman Swaim declared the public hearing open on the petition of Thomas Burton for a change in zoning from a One Family Dwelling District No. 3 (SF -3) to a General Retail District (GR) on Lots 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15, Block Q of East Park Addition located on the east side of Fitzhugh Avenue, 150 feet south of E. Hickory Street. Mr. Burton was present and told the Commission that he wanted to build a j structure for a community meeting place where older residents could have entertainment without having to go to the "corner ". He said he had owned two of the five lots involved for 25 years and there was sufficient room to provide a building and off street parking. J.R. Lane, 1410 Fitzhugh, spoke in opposition to the change saying the area should stay residential and Mr. Burton could build houses on the lots if he wanted to build something. He said more business use would increase noise and traffic in the area and ,Jmake it hard to get in and out of his driveway. Juanita Smith, 1400 Fitzhugh said she was against the change and wanted no more clubs. Jodie Adkins, 1490 Fitzhugh also voiced opposition to the change saying it should stay residential. No one else spoke and the public hearing was closed. Discussion followed and Mrs. Battle made a motion to recommend denial of the request. Mr. McMonigle seconded the motion which carried 8 ayes, 0 nays. M