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750 6 Chairman Hayter declared the public hearing open and called for proponents to appear: A.R. Martin, L.C.H.R.C. President addressed the Commission stating that a $5,400,000 grant had been approved for the construction and 40 years of maintenance for 50 living units for the elderly in Paris. He cited the fact that 22% of the Lamar County population was elderly and most were on fixed incomes so low that they were unable to maintain their homes in a reasonable condition. He said we have the opportunity to help this segment of the population with the proposed development. Raymond Armstrong, 645 S.E. 26th, spoke in favor, saying the L.C.H.R.C. had been very effective in the delivery of services to the citizens of the community for many years and would own and operate this facility. Nadine Ausbie joined the meeting at this point. Gary O'Conner, 4505 Choctaw Lane spoke in favor of the petition emphasizing the economic impact of the project and stating that the HUD 202 Program Standards would compliment the area in appearance and type of construction. Benny Lovell, 4375 Pine Mill Road spoke in favor on behalf of the property owners and restated the need for the type of housing proposed. Bill Phillips, 1055 Cardinal Lane spoke in opposition saying the housing would adversely affect value of nearby housing. Travis Dodd, 1185 34th S.E-. stated his concerns about his home values and the increase in traffic that would come with such a development. Larry Walker, 1090 Cardinal Lane,, also spoke in opposition saying he shared the concerns others had stated. He said this was a dangerous area of Clarksville Street because of traffic and that a elderly housing site should have safe ingress and egress. He said the City was obligated to maintain protective zoning for the area and said a housing development such as proposed would detract from the neighborhood. David Steely, 3375 Clarksville Street spoke against the change saying if zoning was not equally applied to his property, he would suffer economic loss. He ask that any change be carefully considered. No bne was else spoke and the public hearing was closed. Chairman Hayter stated that the need for a zoning change should be proven and he did not feel that evidence had been presented proving this the best site for the elderly housing.