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to any use except residential saying there was enough traffic on Blake Road already. Michael Ellis stated the property should stay residential. Willie Thomas, 1835 Blake Road was opposed to retail use and ask that it remain residential. John Washington, speaking for a group of residents along 17th N.E. voiced objection to any development except residential. Linda Williamson, 1730 Blake Road and Marva Joe, 1610 17th N.E. also voiced their objection to the change. John McGee, 1140 20th N.E. suggested that the matter be tabled until Mr. Shelton could meet with area residents about his plans. No one else was present to speak and the public hearing was closed. Mrs. Battle stated she could appreciate the objections stated and felt the zoning should not be approved. She made a motion to recommend denial of the petition. Mr. McMonigle seconded the motion which carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. Chairman Swaim declared the public hearing open on the petition of Ronald Billman for a change in zoning from a Multi - Family Dwelling District No. 1 (MF -1) to a General Retail District (GR) on Lots 16 and 17, City Block 220 located at 1705 and 1719 E. Houston Street. Mr. Billman was present and stated his intention of constructing an office building on this property for his accounting office. He said there were presently two houses at the location, one of which he lives in. He noted the existing General Retail zoning on the property across the street and stated the property had lost its usefullness for residential use. There was no one else present to speak on the matter and the public hearing was closed. Mr. McCollum noted that this particular area was proposed for retail use on the master plan. Following discussion, Mr. Perry made a motion to recommend approval of the petition. Mr. Nutt seconded the motion which carried 7 ayes, 0 nays. Chairman Swaim declared the public hearing open on the petition of Sam Gentle for a change in zoning from a One Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) to a Multi- Family Dwelling District No. 1 (MF -1) on Lots 7 and 8, City Block 255 -A located at 2635 and 2645 E. Price Street. Mr. Gentle told the Commission that he was 77 years old and has never constructed any type of building in the City Limits and through ignorance had converted a garage to a residence behind his house at 2635 E. Price Street without any building permits. He said he was unable to obtain electricity to the structure because of the single family zoning which allows only one dwelling unit per lot. He went on to say that the house was built for a man and wife to live in to help take care of his wife who is in ill health. There were about 8 persons in the audience who were opposed to the MF -1 zoning. Mr. Charley Jones, 2691 E. Price stated the neighbors were not against Mr. Gentle but felt the MF -1 zoning would be detrimental to the area. He 9%