After drawing extensive council discussion and public input, a request to change the zoning for a parcel of property along N. Akron Ave. eventually was turned down on a 4-3 vote of the Lamesa City Council Tuesday evening. Owner Paul Hernandez had sought a change from residential to industrial zoning for two adjoining tracts of property along the west side of N. Akron Ave., from N. 2nd St. to the south side of the Stripes store on N. 4th St. Hernandez said he wants to operate a truck mechanic’s shop on an area that he already has enclosed with fencing and move ...