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9X IA "— 4. Public Hearing to consider the petition of J.R. Lane for a change in zoning from an Agricultural District (A) to a Multiple - Family Dwelling District No.1 (MF -1), Lot 2, City Block 308, being the 500 Block 19th SW. The public hearing was declared open. Mr. J.R. Lane spoke in favor of the petition stating that he would like to sell property because he didn't want to raise cows in the city. Mr. Lane expressed his desire to build something but wasn't sure of what he wanted to build. Joe Chamy, Hurst, Texas, developer, favored the petition stating that he would like to build a 76 unit apartment along Washington Street. Mr. Chamy thinks that development would increase property values in the area. He stated that he planned to put a lot of dollars into the project. Mr. Chamy built projects in Brownwood, Cooper, Dekalb, Glen Rose, Dublin, Comanche, and Springtown and would like to build to please the neighbors in the area. Marshall Kent asked Mr. Lane if he would consider zoning other than Multiple Family. Jack Thompson, 560 191 SW, spoke in opposition to the petition stating that he was afraid too many people would be in the area at night. Joanie Welch, 430 191 SW, opposed Multiple Family zoning stating that she would like to see Single Family zoning. Ms. Welch stated that most of the houses in the area are Single Family with lots of older people and children. Ms. Welch was concerned about the residents and traffic in the area and thought there were better suited areas for Multiple Family zoning. Carl Puckett, 520 191h SW, opposed the zoning stating that Multiple Family homes deteriorated quickly and property values would decrease. Mr. Puckett stated that he would not have bought his house if he thought Multiple Family zoning would be allowed. Angela Baker, 620 191h SW, opposed the zoning with concerns of traffic. Ms. Baker would like to see property zoned Single Family. Shirley Bridgers, 2015 Old Bonham Road, opposed the petition for Multiple Family zoning but did not oppose Single Family zoning. Debra Thompson, 51013d' SW, opposed the petition stating concerns about crime rate in the area and also, many older people in the area are opposed to Multiple Family zoning. Eddie Vincent recommended Planned Development as possible zoning stating that Planned Development zoning is across the street. 5. Consideration of and action on the petition of J.R. Lane for a change in zoning from an Agricultural District (A) to a Multiple- Family Dwelling District No. 1(MF -1), Lot 2, City Block 308, being the 500 Block 19' SW. Motion was made to deny by Marshall Kent and seconded by Bobby Myers. Motion carried by a vote of 6 ayes and 1 nay..