HomeMy WebLinkAboutChelan Creek Final Plat Staff Report LUA16-000527
A. REPORT TO THE HEARING EXAMINER
DATE:
April 4, 2017
Project NameChelan Creek Final PlatOwner:Chelan Creek LLC.Address:PO Box 188, Puyallup, WA 98372 Contact:Cara Visintainer, C.E.S NW INC. File Number:LUA16-000527, FP,
PUDProject Manager:Jan IllianProject Summary:A 14-lot residential subdivision with 5 Tracts on a 4.21 acre site, located within the (R-8) zoning classification. Preliminary Plat,
PUD LUA 08-067. The Hearing Examiner approved the subdivision, subject to 20 conditions on February 5, 2009. On February 17, 2009, the applicant submitted a request to the Hearing Examiner
for reconsideration of conditions #7, #9, #12 and #18. On March 3, 2009, the Hearing Examiner modified conditions #7, #9, #12, #18 and added a new condition #21.
Project Location:
928 - Chelan Ave NE, Section 10, Township 23, Range 05
Site Area:
183,4809 SF (4.21 acres)
B. EXHIBITS:
Exhibit 1:
Staff Report dated March 22, 2017
Exhibit 2:
HEX Preliminary Plat and PUD Approval Report and Exhibits (LUA08-067)
Exhibit 3:
Request for Reconsideration of HEX Conditions on February 17, 2009
Exhibit 4:
Reconsideration modified by the HEX March 3, 2009
Exhibit 5:
Conditions of Compliance Letter
Exhibit 6:
Final PUD Approval
Exhibit 7:
Final Plat Map
Exhibit 8:
Vicinity Map
C. FINDINGS OF FACT (FOF):
The applicant, Chelan Creek LLC., filed a request for approval of a 14 - lot final plat.
The Environmental Review Committee (ERC), the City's responsible official, issued a Determination of Non-Significance -Mitigated on November 10, 2008 for the subject proposal.
Representatives from various city departments are reviewing the application materials to identify compliance with all conditions of project approval.
The subject site is located at 928 - Chelan Ave NE. The plat is located in Section 10 Twp.23 Rng.05.
The subject site (183,489 square feet) is a 4.21 acre parcel.
The Preliminary Plat and PUD (LUA08 - 043) received approval from the City of Renton on February 5th, 2009.
On February 17, 2009, the applicant submitted a request to the Hearing Examiner for reconsideration of conditions #7, #9, #12 and #18.
On March 3, 2009, the Hearing Examiner modified conditions #7, #9, #12, #18 and added a new condition #21 and reads as follows:
Condition #7 - The applicant shall be required to extend the pedestrian pathway from where it is proposed to begin, near Chelan Place NE, east along the NGPE bordering the hammerhead
turn-around and Lots 3 and 4 eventually connecting to Duvall Ave NE in the southern portion of the site. A pedestrian easement shall be recorded, for the benefit of the public, for
the length of the pathway. The easement shall be recorded as directed by the Public Works Department.
Condition # 9 - The applicant shall provide a split rail fence on the residential side of the pedestrian pathway identical to the other side pathway. The split rail fence will be required
to include an entrance gate from each lot to the path. The gates shall open into each respective lot and not into the path.
Condition #12 - The gazebo and tot lot may be located as proposed by the applicant. In order to assure safety from turning or backing vehicles, the applicant shall install bollards in
a position to protect these feature but in a manner where wheel stops or curbs also prevent backing vehicles from easily hitting the bollards. The bollards may be the type that can
be locked in place but removed if necessary. In addition the plan shall note the adequate square footage to comply with the open space requirement.
Condition #18 - The applicant shall record access easements for each tract. The easements shall be recorded with the Public Works Department; the existing access easement shall be revised
to restrict access to Lot 16 only; and the residence located on Lot 16 shall include a fire sprinkler system to the satisfaction of the City of Renton Fire Department.
Condition #20 New- If Council agrees to the Plat and PUD and determines not to limit the Plat’s duration; the PUD should run concurrent with the Plat.
9. The property is located within the R-8 zone and RSF Comp Plan designation.
10. The Final Plat complies with both the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive Plan.
11. The applicant has complied with the following conditions imposed by the ERC on November 10, 2008:
Compliance
Environmental Review Committee (ERC) Imposed Conditions
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The applicant will be required to submit a Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan (TESCP) designed pursuant to the State Department of Ecology’s Erosion and Sediment Control
Requirements, outlined in Volume II of the 2001 Stormwater Management Manual. The plan must be submitted to and approved by the Development Services Division Plan Review staff prior
to issuance of the utility construction and building permits and during utility and road construction.
Staff Comment: A Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control Plan was prepared, approved by the City, and implemented in the field during construction.
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A Native Growth Protection Easement shall be placed over that part of the site encompassing the stream/wetland and buffer area. Restrictive covenants shall also be placed on the site
to this effect. The easement and restrictive covenants shall be recorded prior to the recording of the final plat.
Staff Comment: A Native Growth Protection Easement has been placed over the stream, wetland, and wetland buffer areas as shown on the final plat. Covenants have also been placed on
the face of the final plat.
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The detention system for this project shall be required to comply with the requirements found in the 2005 King County Surface Water Design Manual to meet both detention (Conservation
Flow control – a.k.a. Level 2) and water quality improvements.
Staff Comment: A detention and water quality system was design, approved, and constructed in accordance with the 2005 King County Surface Water Design Manual.
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The applicant shall pay a Parks Mitigation Fee based on $530.76 per each new single family lot. The fee is estimated at $7,430.64 (14 new lots x $530.76 = $7,430.64) and is payable
prior to the recording of the final plat.
Staff Comment: The Parks Mitigation Fee shall be paid prior to issuance of each building permit
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The applicant shall pay a Traffic Mitigation Fee in the amount of $75 for each new net daily trip prior to the recording of the final plat. It is anticipated that the proposed project
would result in the payment of $10,048.50 ($75.00 x 9.57 trips x 14 new lots = $10,048.50).
Staff Comment: The Traffic Mitigation Fee shall be paid prior to issuance of each building permit.
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The applicant shall pay a Fire Mitigation Fee based on $488.00 per new single family lot prior to the recording of the final plat. The fee is estimated at $6,832.00 ($488 x 14 = $6,832.00).
Staff Comment: The Transportation Mitigation Fee shall be paid prior to issuance of each building permit.
12. The applicant has complied with the following conditions as a result of the preliminary plat approval Hearing Examiner’s Decision dated February 5th, 2009.
Compliance
Hearing Examiner’s Decision Imposed Conditions
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Condition #1 -The applicant shall comply with the attached Chelan Creek Design Guidelines (Exhibit 6) for all residences constructed on the proposed lots. The applicant will be required
to, as part of the FPUD application, provide elevations and floor plans for the proposed structures.
Staff Comment: The applicant will comply with the Chelan Creek Design Guidelines. All building permits will comply at the time of building permit submittal.
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Condition #1 -The applicant shall comply with the attached Chelan Creek Design Guidelines (Exhibit 6) for all residences constructed on the proposed lots. The applicant will be required
to, as part of the FPUD application, provide elevations and floor plans for the proposed structures.
Staff Comment: The applicant will comply with the Chelan Creek Design Guidelines. All building permits will comply at the time of building permit submittal.
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Condition #2 -The applicant shall submit a revised landscaping and street improvement plan depicting the following: a meandering sidewalk; ornamental landscaping and modulated fencing,
for those portions of the frontage not abutting the proposed NGPE, to the satisfaction of the Current Planning Project Manager. Modulation of the fence shall be used to transition
from the proposed fence, not abutting the NGPE, to the split rail fence abutting the NGPE. In the depression of the fence, where it connects to the split rail fence, an ornamental
tree shall be planted in order to conceal the transition of the fence. The revised plan must be submitted to and approved by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to utility construction
permit, Final PUD, or Final Plat approval; whichever comes first.
Staff Comment: Landscaping and street improvement plans have been submitted and approved by the City Planning Department. The meandering sidewalk has been constructed on Duvall Avenue
NE along the site frontage with ornamental landscaping and modulated fencing. Split rail fencing has been installed abutting the NGPE.
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Condition #3 - The Pillo LLA (LUA08-066) shall be recorded prior to Final Plat recording or Final PUD approval; whichever comes first.
Staff Comment: The Pillo LLA was recorded on January 30, 2009 under King County Recording number 20090130900003.
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Condition #4 - The applicant shall be required to construct, to the satisfaction of the Development Services and Current Planning Divisions, street improvements along Duvall Ave NE.
Street improvements include, but are not limited to: paving, sidewalks, curb, gutter, storm drain, landscape, streetlights, and street signs.
Staff Comment: Street improvements along Duvall Ave NE include paving, curb/gutter, storm drainage, landscaping, streetlights, and street signs were constructed to the satisfaction of
the Development Services and Current Planning Divisions.
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Condition #5 -The applicant shall be required to locate the meandering sidewalk closest to the street where the NGPE abuts the right-of-way.
Staff Comment: The meandering sidewalk is located where the NGPE abuts the right of way along Duvall Avenue NE.
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Condition #6 - The applicant shall submit a lighting plan for review and approval by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to utility construction, Final PUD, or Final Plat approval;
whichever comes first. The lighting plan shall contain pedestrian lighting on both sides of the pathway in a staggered configuration.
Staff Comment: A lighting plan was submitted, reviewed, and approved on January 11, 2016. Street lighting is installed per the approved plan.
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Condition #7 -The applicant shall be required to extend the pedestrian pathway from where it is proposed to begin, near Chelan Place NE, east along the NGPE bordering the hammerhead
turn-around and Lots 3 and 4 eventually connecting to Duvall Ave NE in the southern portion of the site. A pedestrian easement shall be recorded, for the benefit of the public, for
the length of the pathway prior to utility construction, Final PUD, or Final Plat approval; whichever comes first.
Staff Comment: The pedestrian pathway has been extended around the entire circumference of the wetland buffer internal to the plat, connecting to Duvall Avenue NE in two locations. A
public pedestrian easement is shown on the face of the Final Plat.
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Condition #7 -The applicant shall be required to extend the pedestrian pathway from where it is proposed to begin, near Chelan Place NE, east along the NGPE bordering the hammerhead
turn-around and Lots 3 and 4 eventually connecting to Duvall Ave NE in the southern portion of the site. A pedestrian easement shall be recorded, for the benefit of the public, for
the length of the pathway prior to utility construction, Final PUD, or Final Plat approval; whichever comes first.
Staff Comment: The pedestrian pathway has been extended around the entire circumference of the wetland buffer internal to the plat, connecting to Duvall Avenue NE in two locations. A
public pedestrian easement is shown on the face of the Final Plat.
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Condition #8 - The applicant shall be required to enhance the buffer area adjacent to where the pathway is located. Where enhancement of the buffer, adjacent to the pathway, due to
existing high quality vegetation, additional buffer area or other mitigation may be required. A revised wetland/stream mitigation plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Current
Planning Project Manager prior to utility construction or Final Plat approval; whichever comes first.
Staff Comment: A revised wetland/stream mitigation plan was submitted and approved by the City Planning Manager.
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Condition #9 - The applicant shall provide a split rail fence on the residential side of the pedestrian pathway identical to the other side pathway. The split rail fence will be required
to include an entrance gate that opens out onto the pedestrian pathway for each lot.
Staff Comment: A split rail fence has been installed as shown on the approved landscaping, wetland, and civil plans.
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Condition #10 - The applicant shall be required to orient each residence as noted on page 14 of the report; under Preliminary Plat review criteria. Lots 1 and 2 shall be oriented towards
Chelan Pl NE; Lots 3 and 4 towards the NGPE (west); Lots 5 through 12 towards the NGPE (east); Lot 13 towards the NGPE (south); Lots 14 and 15 towards Tract A (south); and Lot 16 towards
the abutting property to the west.
Staff Comment: Each residence will be oriented as noted on Page 14 of the staff report. More specifically, Lots 1 and 2 toward Chelan Place NE, Lots 3 and 4 toward the NGPA, Lots 5-10
toward the NGPE, Lot 11 (previously Lot 13) toward the NGPE, Lot 12 and 13 (previously Lots 14 and 15) toward the NGPE, and Lot 14 (previously Lot 16) toward the abutting property to
the west.
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Condition #11 - Driveway widths shall be restricted to no more the 9 feet for a single car garage and no more than 16 feet for double car garage.
Staff Comment: Driveway widths for a single car garage will not exceed 9 feet and a double car garage will not exceed 16 feet.
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Condition #12 - The applicant shall submit a revised landscape plan depicting the relocation of the tot lot and the relocation of the gazebo to where the proposed pedestrian pathway
either starts or terminates. The revised plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Current Planning Project Manager prior to Final PUD, Final Plat, or utility construction approval.
In addition the plan shall note adequate square footage to comply with the open space requirement.
Staff Comment: A landscape plan depicting the removal of the tot lot and gathering space was reviewed and approved by City Planning?
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Condition #13 - The applicant shall be required to depict adequate area on each lot for private open space on the Parking, Lot Coverage, and Landscaping Analysis to be submitted as
part of the Final PUD application.
Staff Comment: Parking, Lot Coverage, Private Open Space, and Landscaping areas are shown on the dimensioning plan as a part of the civil construction drawings. This plan was reviewed
and approved by the City. Please refer to sheet C9 of the construction drawings.
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Condition #14 - The applicant shall be required to establish a homeowners’ association for the development, which would be responsible for any common improvements and/or tracts within
the PUD prior to Final Plat or Final PUD approval; whichever comes first. In addition, those standards included in the Chelan Creek Design Guidelines that are applicable to the maintaining
the design of the PUD shall be incorporated into the homeowners’ association bylaws.
Staff Comment: A Homeowners Association has been established for the development. The Chelan Creek Design Guidelines have been incorporated into the CC&Rs.
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Condition #15 - The applicant shall obtain a demolition permit and complete all required inspections for all buildings located on the property prior to the recording of the final plat.
Staff Comment: The developer obtained the permit and all required inspections were completed.
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Condition #16 - The applicant shall submit a revised detailed landscape plan prepared by a certified landscape architect or other landscape professional to the Current Planning Project
Manager prior to utility construction permit, Final Plat, or Final PUD approval; whichever comes first. The revised landscape plan should include: a 5-foot landscape strip along the
frontage of Lots 1 through 4; and ornamental 10-foot landscape strip along Duvall Ave NE street frontage for Lots 1 through 4 and Lot 13; and ornamental landscaping to mirror the existing
frontage improvements along Duvall Ave NE, just south of the site. The revised landscape plan should also include fence detail for the entire site.
Staff Comment: A landscape plan was submitted to the City for review and approval. The Landscape plan included a 5-foot landscape strip along the frontage of Lots 1 and 2, a 10-foot
wide landscape strip along Duvall abutting Lots 1-4 and Lot 11 (previously Lot 13). Fencing details were specified on the plan.
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Condition #17 - The applicant shall record access easements for each tract prior to utility construction, Final Plat, or Final PUD approval, whichever comes first; the existing access
easement shall be revised to restrict access to Lot 16 only; and the residence located on Lot 16 shall include a fire sprinkler system to the satisfaction of the City of Renton Fire
Department.
Staff Comment: Access easements are shown on the face of the Final Plat Map. The existing access easement has been revised to restrict access to Lot 14 (previously Lot 16). Lot 14
(previously Lot 16) will include a residential fire sprinkler system.
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Condition #18 - The applicant shall be required to submit a revised plat plan depicting a 25-foot radius on the northeast corner of Lot 12. The revised plan would be required to be
submitted prior to construction permit, Final Plat, Final PUD approval; whichever comes first.
Staff Comment: A 15-foot radius is shown on Lot 10 (previously Lot 12). Please refer to the Final Plat Map.
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Condition #18 - The applicant shall be required to submit a revised plat plan depicting a 25-foot radius on the northeast corner of Lot 12. The revised plan would be required to be
submitted prior to construction permit, Final Plat, Final PUD approval; whichever comes first.
Staff Comment: A 15-foot radius is shown on Lot 10 (previously Lot 12). Please refer to the Final Plat Map.
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Condition #19 -The applicant shall be required to extend the existing 8-inch water main within the access easement (extended from NE 10th St) to the south boundary of Lot 16 prior to
Final Plat approval. Water main extensions shall also be installed for the full frontage of Lot 3.
Staff Comment: The developer has extended the existing 8-inch water main as approved under the construction plans.
13. The applicant has complied with the following conditions as a result of the Final PUD approval and decision dated September 27, 2016. The project is subject to all Preliminary
PUD, Preliminary Plat, and SEPA conditions unless otherwise modified via this decision, and also subject to the following Final PUD conditions:
Compliance
Final PUD Conditions
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The applicant shall comply with the attached Chelan Creek Design Guidelines for all residences constructed on the proposed lots and shall be demonstrated prior to building permit approval
for each home. The applicant should note that based on the renderings, the homes may not comply with (but not limited to) the following: on-site garages shall be set back a minimum
of 5 feet from the building facade on which the garage is located; a minimum of at least one side articulation shall occur for side or rear elevations facing streets or public spaces;
each home shall have a covered porch or main entry oriented toward the public realm in the respective front yard; primary roof pitches shall be a minimum of 6:12.
Staff Comment: The Chelan Creek Design Guideline will be followed and demonstrated prior to building permit approval
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A pedestrian easement shall be recorded, for the benefit of the public, for the length of the pedestrian pathway (from near Chelan Pl NE east along the NGPE to Duvall Ave NE) prior
to/or concurrent with Final Plat recording.
Staff Comment: A public pedestrian easement is shown on the face of the Final Plat and will be recorded concurrently.
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The applicant shall submit a revised plat/landscape plan depicting at least a 3-foot separation from proposed pathway and the existing fence on southern property line. The 3-foot area
is required to include vegetation and groundcover. The revised site/landscape plan shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Current Planning Project Manager prior to Final Plat approval.
Staff Comment: The area of the path relocation was proposed as wetland buffer enhancement and shown on the wetland mitigation plans. A revised wetland buffer mitigation plan will be
provided to the Current Planning Project Manager prior to final plat approval.
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The applicant shall be required to orient the front yard and entrances for each residence shall be demonstrated prior to building permit approval for each home. Lots 1 and 2 required
to orient toward Chelan Place NE, Lots 3 and 4 would orient toward the NGPE (west); Lots 5 through 10 would orient towards the NGPE (east); Lot 11 (previously Lot 13) toward the NGPE
(south); Lots 12 and 13 (previously Lots 14 and 15) toward the NGPE (south); and Lot 14 (previously Lot 16) toward the abutting property to the west.
Staff Comment: The building and front yard will be oriented as required and shown on the site plan prior to building permit issuance.
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The applicant shall be required to orient the front yard and entrances for each residence shall be demonstrated prior to building permit approval for each home. Lots 1 and 2 required
to orient toward Chelan Place NE, Lots 3 and 4 would orient toward the NGPE (west); Lots 5 through 10 would orient towards the NGPE (east); Lot 11 (previously Lot 13) toward the NGPE
(south); Lots 12 and 13 (previously Lots 14 and 15) toward the NGPE (south); and Lot 14 (previously Lot 16) toward the abutting property to the west.
Staff Comment: The building and front yard will be oriented as required and shown on the site plan prior to building permit issuance.
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Driveway widths shall be restricted to no more the 9 feet for a single lane and no more than 16 feet for double lane driveways and shall be demonstrated prior to building permit approval
for each home.
Staff Comment: Driveway widths for a single car garage will not exceed 9 feet and a double car garage will not exceed 16 feet.
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The gazebo (and tot lot) may be located as proposed by the applicant. In order to assure safety from turning or backing vehicles, the applicant shall install bollards in a position
to protect these features but in a manner where wheels stops or curbs also prevent backing vehicles from easily hitting bollards. The bollards may be the type that can be locked in
place but removed if necessary.
Staff Comment: Bollards will be installed within Tract A at the gathering space.
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The applicant shall be required to establish a homeowners’ association for the development, which would be responsible for any common improvements and/or tracts within the PUD prior
to or concurrent with Final recording. In addition, those standards included in the Chelan Creek Design Guidelines that are applicable to the maintaining the design of the PUD shall
be incorporated into the homeowners’ association bylaws.
Staff Comment: A homeowner’s association has been created the PUD design guidelines have been added to the CCRs.
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A Native Growth Protection Easement shall be placed over that part of the site encompassing the stream/wetland and buffer area. Restrictive covenants shall also be placed on the site
to this effect. The easement and restrictive covenants shall be recorded prior to or concurrent with the recording of the Final Plat.
Staff Comment: An easement and restrictive covenant will be recorded concurrently with recording of the final plat
D. CONCLUSIONS:
The subject site is located in the R-8 Zone and RSF Comp Plan designation and complies with the zoning and development standards established with this designation. See FOF 10.
The Final Plat satisfies the conditions imposed by the preliminary plat process. See FOF 11.
E. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Chelan Creek Final Plat, File No. LUA16-000527, FP as depicted in Exhibit 7, subject to the following conditions:
All plat improvements shall be either constructed or deferred to the satisfaction of City staff prior to the recording of the plat.
SUBMITTED THIS 4th DAY OF APRIL, 2017
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