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M 237 Several other area landowners spoke in opposition, including Mrs. James Smith, 39 E. Long, Mrs. T. G. Richardson, 1103 S. Main St., Mrs. George Smith, 1023 S... Main St., and Juanita Norvell, 44 E. Long. They objected because commercial zoning would allow undesirable businesses and would disrupt a nice old neighbor- hood. Mr. Preston stated that off street parking would be provided in the rear of the house and that his client would build a screening fence adjacent to the other houses. The public hearing was closed and the Commission discussed alternate zoning classifications which would allow Mrs. Cotham's business. Mr. Hildreth made a motion to recommend Planned Development - Retail instead of Commercial zoning. Mr. Nutt seconded the motion which failed 2 ayes, 6 nays. Mr. Davidson then made a motion to recommend denial of the change. Mr. McMonigle seconded the motion which carried 6 ayes, 2 nays. Mr. Swaim and Mr. Hildreth voted nay. Chairman Swaim next opened the public hearing on the petition of Nathan Bell for approval of Site Plan in a Planned Development - Shopping Center District - (PD-a) on Lot 16, City Block 201 located at 1934 Bonham Street. Gary Nash, owner of the property, presented his site plan calling for the con- struction of a "Fletcher's Corny Dog" restaurant on the east side of the lot. He said the business was a drive through facility with parking to the rear and some outdoor seating in front of the building. A similar eating place is pro- posed on the west side of the lot. He stated that only two trees had to be re- moved from the lot and that security fencing and screening fencing would be installed on three sides of the property. There was no one else present to speak on the matter and the public hearing was closed. Following discussion, Mrs. Battle made a motion to recommend approval of the Site Plan. Mrs. Smith seconded the motion which carried 8 ayes, 0 nays. Chairman Swaim declared the public hearing open on the petition of Larry Berry for a change in zoning from a One- Family Dwelling district No. 3 (SF -3) to a Neighborhood Service District (NS) on Lot 9, Block 5, Colonial Addition located at 1760 W. Shiloh Street. Mrs. Pat Berry told the Commission that she wanted to make an addition to her home for the operation of a beauty shop. She said it would be small, about 310 sq. ft., and that off street parking would be provided. There was no one else present to speak on the matter and the public hearing was closed. Following discussion. Mrs. Smith made a motion to recommend approval of the change. Mr. Perry seconded the motion which carried 8 ayes, 0 nays.