HomeMy WebLinkAbout007-150-1092. ALUC File No. A 99-10 Lisa Lucas Tentative Parcel Map TPM 99-16 on 007-150-
109: Tentative Parcel Map to create two parcels of 0.86 and 1 acre. The property is
currently developed with a 1500 sq. ft. child care center (doing business as Kinderville
Preschool) approved by the Planning Commission on June 3, 1997 under Use Permit 97-
08, and a single family dwelling. Use Permit 97-08 also received review by A-LUC. The
property is zoned R-3 (Multi -family Residential) and is designated by the General Plan for,
Medium Density Residential land use. The property is located at 2857 Burnap Avenue,
Chico. (Recommendation: Staff recommends the Commission find the project
consistent with the 1998 Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan subject to findings.
listed in the Staff Report dated July 12, 1999)
Ms. Webster summarized the staff report.
There was a question how the Use Permit which runs with the land would relate to the creation of two
parcels.
Mr. Doody said that since another daycare center cannot be located within 300 feet of an existing one,
another daycare center would be precluded from the second parcel.
Ms. Webster said the property is zoned for apartment type uses, so the division of the land into two parcels
would not change the potential for development at higher densities as long as the sewage disposal
requirements are met.
Commissioner Gerst thought the land division decision should be postponed until after completion of the
revised CLUP and the Master plan.
Vice Chairman Rosene said the notification documents supplied by the preschool for the parents to sign
refer to an "overflow flight zone" of the Chico Municipal Airport which doesn't reallyexist and doesn't
really describe the noise and hazards which exist. He was in favor of rewording the document to more
adequately educate the parents of the preschoolers.
Commissioner Grierson said that apparently land uses are being used to establish densities around the
airport rather than a figure of people per acre. Although the daycare center should not be this near the
airport; it does exist and the zoning requirements have been met, so it would be difficult to say the use is
inconsistent with the Environs Plan.
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split.
There was a discussion of what the creation oftwo parcels could open up for future use of the land. It was
noted that with sewage disposal available, the property could be developed at a higher density of
development whether there is one parcel or two parcels, and that development would not be subj ect to .
ALUC review. The daycare center could not be expanded without modification of their Use Permit and
there could not be another daycare center on the other parcel.
Ms. Webster noted the daycare center use was not dependent upon the daycare provider residing in the
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Alternate Ward noted that the existing daycare center and residence could be removed and apartments
could be built on the property.
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family dwelling.
Alternate Ward suggested that the lot split be conditional upon retaining one house on each parcel.
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Commissioner Rosene mentioned again the importance of notifying the parents of preschoolers that the
school is located in an Overflight area and the current notice should be much more strongly worded.
It was noted that the airport signs for the North Chico Specific Plan would be far away — the nearest sign
would be at Eaton Road at East Lassen.
Commissioner Gerst was opposed to the parcel split and did not think it would be possible to build
apartments on the property. He was in.favor of continuing the hearing for several months until the CLUP
-is finished and the new Master Plan is completed.
Ms. Leasure said due to the Permit Streamlining Act there are only,60 days to make -a decision on the
project. She said the property is zoned for multi -family dwellings which could be constructed on the
existing parcel.
It was noted that the Use Permit would go with the parcel with the existing daycare center.
It was noted that R-3 zoning would apply whether there are one or two parcels and the potential density
would not increase with two lots.
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Commissioner Lambert noted ALUC's duty is only to determine if the lot split is consistent with the Airport
Environs Plan, not to approve or deny the project.
It was moved by Commissioner Grierson to find consistency with the Airport Environs Plan.
Vice Chairman'Rosene asked that the language ofthe notification document be strengthened since it was
a requirement of the Use Permit.
Ms. Webster suggested adopting Exhibit A with the findings as presented, and including a comment to be "
forwarded to the Development Review committee regarding strengthening the wording of the disclosure
document.
The amendments to the motion were accepted by Commissioner Grierson, the motion was seconded by
Commissioner Causey and carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Grierson, Lambert, and Causey, Alternate Wallrich and Vice Chairman Rosene
NOES: Commissioner Gerst
ABSTAIN: "0
ABSENT: Commissioner Hatley
Vice Chairman Rosene noted that "infill" is an issue that should be addressed by the CLUP.
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■ 7 County Center Drive, Oroville CA 95965 m (530) 538-7601 FAX (530) 538-7785 ■
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION _
Location: Butte County Administration Building, Supervisors' Chambers
25 County Center Drive, Oroville California
Date/Time: July 2.1, 1999 - 9:00 a.m. CLERK
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AGENDA
All Items Are Open for Public Comment-
. f. ..
A. Pledge of Allegiance '
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of the Minutes of June 16; 1999 ,
D. Acceptance of the Agenda (Commission members or staff may request additions, deletions, or
changes in the Agenda order)
E. Adoption of a Resolution of Appreciation for Robert Koch for his years for Service to the Airport Land
Use' Commission. '
F. BUSINESS ITEMS:
Continued Public Hearing:
1. ALUC File No. A99-06 (County of Butte - CuseoBird Tentative Parcel Map TPM 99-15) on
APN 055-250-033, 035, 037 &120: Tentative Parcel Map and .Lot Line Adjustment involving
4 existing parcels of 20, 37, 40 and 40 acres in size resulting in the creation of two additional
parcels in a configuration of one 36 acre parcel and five 20 acre parcels. - The property is zoned
FR -20 (Foothill Recreational, 20 acre minimum). The project site is located in the SE 1/4 of
Section 34, T22N, R3E off both Sandpiper Lane and Round Valley Road, approximately 1.5
miles southwest of Clark Road, south of Paradise. (Recommendation: Staff requests the
Commission remove this project from the agenda and direct staff to schedule the hearing after
completedplans are received. )
2. ALUC File No A 99-10 Lisa Lucas Tenetative Parcel Mao TPM 99-16' on 007-150-109:
Tentative Parcel Map to create two parcels of 0.86 and 1 acre: The property -is currently
developed with a 1500 sq. ft. child care center (doing business as Kinderville Preschool)
approved by the Planning Commission on June 3, 1997 under Use Permit 97-08, and a single
family dwelling. Use Permit"97-08 also received review by ALUC. The property is zoned R-3
(Multi -family Residential) and is designated by the General Plan for Medium Density
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Residential land use. The property. is located at 2857 Burnap Avenue, Chico.
(Recommendation: Staff recommends the Commission find the project consistent with the 1998
Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan subject to findings listed in the Staff Report dated
July 12, 1999)
Items Without Public Hearings:
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3., Discussion of Department of Development Services Goals for 1999/2000 and Proposed
Airport Land Use Commission Budget Revisions. Staff will present the Department of
Development Services Goals for 1999/2000 and proposed revisions to the Airport Land Use
Commission budget.; Staff requests the Commission discuss the proposed revisions. and
provide support and/or comments to forward to the Board'of Supervisors, (There are no
written materials at this time)
4. Discussion of ALUC Standard Operating Procedures (SDP's): `
The Commission will discuss the Department of Development Services process for tracking
projects submitted for staff and Commission review. (Item continued from ALUC meeting of
June 16, 1999)
5. Formation of a Sub -Committee to Review CLUP Amendments for 1999:
The Commission will form a sub -committee pursuant 'to adopted By -Laws to explore possible
CLUP amendments for 1999. (Placed on.the Agenda by the Commission at the meeting of
June 16, 1999.) `
G: Monthly Status Report
H. Correspondence and Commission Announcements: '
I. Public Comment on Items Not Already on the Agenda - (Presentations will be limited to five minutes. The
Aitpot Land Use Commission is prohibited by state law from taking actionon any item presented if it is not listed on the
.)
'agenda .
J. Closed Session - None
K. Adjournment
.4nY disabled person needing special accommodation to participate in the Commission proceeding is req'tiested to contact Paula
Leasure at (530) 538-7601 prior to the meeting and arrangements rill be made to accommodate vot.
*Any person may address the COlmtttisSlotn during the "Business From the.Floor" segment of the agenda.
*Copies of the agenda and documents relative to an agenda item may be obtained front the Clerk of the Commission at cost of S. 08
perpage.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Dan Breedon, Butte County Planning Division la
FROM: Laura Webster, ALUC Staff
DATE: July 2, 1999
SUBJECT:, Request For Comments on Lucas Tentative Parcel Map (TPM99-16)
Project Description/Location: The applicant is proposing a Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide a 2.0
acre parcel into two 1.0 acre parcels. The site is presently developed with an existing single family
residence and an existing child care facility. The purpose of the subdivision is to separate the uses onto
individualparcels. The property is currently, designated as Medium Density Residential (up to 13
dwelling units per gross acre) and zoned R-3 (Residential). The project site is located on the west side
of Burnap Avenue, approximately 400 feet north of the intersection of Burnap and East Lassen
Avenues. Chico. APN 007-150-109.
The following informal comments are provided by staff based upon a cursory review of the application
materials and maps that were provided.
(1) According to drawings within the Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan (CMAEP), the
project site is located within:
• The Airport Area of Influence for the Chico Municipal Airport (CIC -6)
• The Light Aircraft Flight Tracks for the facility (CIC -2)
Zone Al of the Overflight Protection Zone (OPZ) (CIC -14)
• The Horizontal Surface for the Chico Municipal Airport (CIC -5)
• The projected 55-60 dB CNEL contour for the facility (CIC -3 and CIC -15).
The site is located outside of, the following:
• The CDF Air Tanker Departure Zone indicated on Drawing (CICO 6).
• The Flight Corridor depicted in Drawing (CIC -6). I•r l_9 �- 2
(2) Land Use Compatibility OrOViN®, C8I10mia
Text adopted by the Airport Land Use Commission in conjunction with the OPZ indicates that
only infill development will be permitted within Zone Al. Since a definition of "infill" was not
specified by the Commission, ALUC staff consulted the 1993 Airport Land Use Planning
Handbook and other planning agencies to obtain generally accepted definitions. According to
Appendix G of the Airport Land Use Planning Handbook, "infill" is defined as "Development
which takes place on a vacant property largely surrounded by existing development, especially
development which is similar in nature." Staff from the Butte County Planning Division also
noted that their agency typically considers infill to be "Development of property consistent with
current zoning and general plan designations and in congruity with surrounding land uses."
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The General Plans for the cities of Chico and Oroville both define infill as, "The development
of new housing or other buildings on scattered vacant lots in a built-up area or on new building
parcels created by permitted land divisions."
Development surrounding the project site consists primarily of residential uses at urban
densities. The proposed land division will not facilitate any additional development beyond
what. is already permitted under the current R-3 zoning district. Therefore, staff would
recommend that the Commission consider the project to be consistent with its directive to allow
infill development within Zone Al.
(3) Airspace Protection
According to stags review ofUSGS topographic information, the elevation of the project site
is approximately 188 feet above Mean Sea Level (MSL). The Butte County Zoning Code does
not specify a height limit for structures within the R-3 zoning district, however, typical medium
density residential construction rarely exceeds 35 feet in height. Although no construction is
proposed as part of the project, .staff estimates that any that future development would result
in a total potential project elevation of 223 feet MSL. The elevation of the Horizontal Surface
is 388 MSL. Therefore, the project will not result in the penetration of any FAR Par 77
Surfaces.
(4) S ety
Although accident scatter information presented in Drawings CIC -17 and CIC -18 of the
CMAEP indicates some potential for accidents to occur within the general vicinity, no potential
...accident sites actually fall within the parcel. Therefore, the statistical likelihood of an accident
occurring at this location is only slightly higher than at any other random location.
(5) Noise Compatibility
The project site is located between the projected 55-60 dB CNEL contour for the Chico
Municipal Airport. Exhibit 4-4 of the CMAEP "Land Use Compatibility for Noise
Environments," indicates that single family residential development. is considered normally
acceptable in areas exposed to up to 55 dB CNEL and may be conditionally acceptable in areas
exposed to between 55 dB and 70 dB CNEL. Multiple family residential development is
considered normally acceptable in areas exposed to up to 60 dB CNEL and may be
conditionally acceptable in areas exposed to between 60 dB CNEL and 70 dB CNEL.
Although the noise contours discussed above indicate that projected exposure in the project
area will be at or below 60 dB CNEL, it should be noted that residents may be exposed to
single event noise levels and other episodes which exceed those levels. These events may
include intensive CDF air tanker operations during campaign fires, occasional military activities,
and other aircraft engine testing or maintenance procedures. Air tankers consisting of P -Ts,
P -3's and S -Ts with piston engines, may create the greatest impact because the weight of their
load requires them to make extremely low altitude departures. The location of the projected
noise contours may also change when the effects of the proposed extension of runway 13R/31 L
is more comprehensively analyzed. Execution of an avigation easement is typically
recommended to protect future airport operations. However, the following conditions were
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recommended by the Airport Land Use Commission in 1997 and have already been
incorporated as conditions of the use permit for the child care facility:
A. The property owner shall sign an avigation easement granting the right of continued use of
the Chico Municipal Airport in the airspace above the project parcel and acknowledging
-any and all existing or potential airport operational impacts.
B. The preschool operator 'shall have all clients read and sign a disclosure statement
acknowledging that the property is located within -1.25 miles of the Chico Municipal
Airport and may be subject to the overflight of aircraft.
Butte County Planning Division staff has verified that an avigation easement was dedicated to
the City -of Chico on April 1, 1997 and that airport location and overflight disclosure
information is being provided to child care clients.
(6) The City of Chico is currently in the process of preparing an Updated Airport Master Plan for
the Chico Municipal Airport which is expected to include plans for extending Runway 13R/31 L
approximately 1,300 feet to the south. These and other facility modifications directed by the
Updated Airport Master Plan could affect the location of current airport safety zones, FAR Part
77 Surfaces, noise contours and flight track patterns associated with that runway. Although
the full extent of these changes is not known at this time, the modifications are not expected
to have a significant effect on the subject property since it is located both south and west of
Runway 13R/31L.
Based upon the above, it appears that the project is consistent with the 1998 Chico Municipal Airport
Environs Plan and that the applicant has complied with use permit conditions recommended previously
by the Airport Land Use Commission. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please
call meat 533-1131.
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• 7 Canty Center Drive. OmWK CA 95985 • (530) 538.71801 FAX (530) 538-7785
TO: Butte County DDS, Planning Division
Ms. Lisa Lucas
Other Public Agencies and Interested Parties
FROM: Butte County Airport Land Use Commission
SUBJECT: O CE OF PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING: ALUC File No.
A9 -08 (Butte Couft T -16 - a on APN 007-150-
DATE
7- 0 -DATE NOTICE MAILED: July 9, 1999
This is your official notice that the Airport Land Use Commission will hold a public meeting on
the following matter at the time and place listed below:
HEARING DATE: July 21, 1999
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Board of Supervisors' Room
Butte County Administration Center
25 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
ALUC File No. A99-08 (Butte CountY_TPM99-16 - Lucas) on APN 007-150-109: A
request for consistency findings for a Tentative Parcel Map to divide a 2.0 acre parcel into
two 1.0 acre parcels. The property is designated Medium Density Residential (13 units per
gross acre) and zoned .R-3 (Residential). The project site is located on the west side of
Burnap Avenue, approximately 400 feet north of the intersection of Burnap and East
Lassen Avenues, Chico.
If you have any further questions or desire additional information, please call Laura Webster,
of the ALUC staff; at (916) 533-1131. At the meeting, the Commission will consider oral and
written testimony by any interested person or affected agency and the report of staff. The
project file may be reviewed at the Department of Development Services, 7 County Center
Drive, Oroville, California.
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• BUTTE COUNTY
" DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
PLANNING DMSION
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FROM: Butte County Planning Division
RE: Request for Comments on a Development Application: Lisa Lucas, TPM 99-16
DATE: CONTACT PERSON: Daniel Breedon
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The Planning Division has received a project application for the property described below. The purpose of this comment sheet
is to:
1. Determine if the information contained in the application is adequate to allow your jurisdiction to review the project and
submit conditions, if any; and to
2. Determine the appropriate environmental documents to prepare for this project, as well as to identify particular environmental
concerns to be addressed or mitigation measures your agency/department may want incorporated.
If the application is determined to be complete within 30 days of its submittal it should be heard at the estimated hearing, date
indicated below. If a response cannot be submitted within the time frame given, or if additional information is needed, please
ca11538-7601. Thank you in advance for your time and efforts.
This is an application for Tentative Parcel Map to divide a 2 acre parcel into two 1 acreap reels on property zoned g2
(Residential) located at 2857 Burnap Avenue- Chico, identified as APN 007-150-109. Supervisorial District No. -a.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: . Mr. Dan Breedon, Butte County Planning Division
FROM: Laura Webster, ALUC Staff
DATE: July 2, 1999
SUBJECT: Request For Comments on Lucas Tentative Parcel Map (TPM99-16)
Project Description/Location: The applicant is proposing a Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide a 2.0
acre parcel into two 1.0 acre parcels. The site is presently developed with an existing single family
residence and an existing child care facility. The purpose of the subdivision is to separate the uses onto
individual parcels. The property is currently designated as Medium Density Residential (up to 13
dwelling units per gross acre) and zoned R-3 (Residential). The project site is located on the west side
of Burnap Avenue, approximately 400 feet north of the intersection of Burnap and East Lassen
Avenues, Chico. APN 007-150-109.
The following informal comments are provided by staff based upon a cursory review of the application
materials and maps that were provided.
(1) According to drawings within the Chico Municipal Airport Environs Plan (CMAEP), the
project site is located within:
• The Airport Area of Influence for the Chico Municipal Airport (CIC -6)
• The Light Aircraft Flight Tracks for the facility (CIC -2)
• Zone Al of the Overflight Protection Zone (OPZ) (CIC -14)
• The Horizontal Surface for the Chico Municipal Airport (CIC -5)
• The projected 55-60 dB CNEL contour for the facility (CIC -3 and CIC -15).
The site is located uti ,the following:
The CDF Air Tanker Departure Zone indicated on Drawing (CIC -16).
The Flight Corridor depicted in Drawing (CIC -6).
(2) Land Use Compatibility
Text adopted by the Airport Land Use Commission in conjunction with the OPZ indicates that
only infill development will be permitted within Zone Al. Since a definition of "infill" was not
specified by the Commission, ALUC staff consulted the 1993 Airport Land Use Planning
Handbook and other planning agencies to obtain generally accepted definitions. According to
Appendix G of the Airport Land Use Planning Handbook, "infill" is defined as "Development
which takes place on a vacant property largely surrounded by existing development, especially
development which is similar in nature." Staff from the Butte County Planning Division also
noted that their agency typically considers infill to be "Development of property consistent with
current zoning and general plan designations and in congruity with surrounding land uses."
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The General Plans for the cities of Chico and Oroville both define infill as, "The development
of new housing or other buildings on scattered vacant lots in a built-up area or on new building
parcels created by permitted land divisions."
Development surrounding the project site consists primarily of residential uses at urban
densities. The proposed land division will not facilitate any additional development beyond
what is already permitted under the current R-3 zoning district. Therefore, staff would
recommend that the Commission consider the project to be consistent with its directive to allow
infill development within Zone Al.
(3) Airspace Protection
According to staffs review ofUSGS topographic information, the elevation of the project site
is approximately 188 feet above Mean Sea Level (MSL). The Butte County Zoning Code does
not specify a height limit for structures within the R-3 zoning district, however, typical medium
density residential construction rarely exceeds 35 feet in height. Although no construction is
proposed as part of the project, staff estimates that any that future development would result
in a total potential project elevation of 223 feet MSL. The elevation of the Horizontal Surface
is 388 MSL. Therefore, the project will not result in the penetration of any FAR Par 77
Surfaces.
(4) Safetv
Although accident scatter information presented in Drawings CIC -17 and CIC -18 of the
CMAEP indicates some potential for accidents to occur within the general vicinity, no potential
accident sites actually fall within the parcel. Therefore, the statistical likelihood of an accident
occurring at this location is only slightly higher than at any other random location.
(5) Noise Com atp ibility
The project site is located between the projected 55-60 dB CNEL contour for the Chico
Municipal Airport. Exhibit 4-4 of the CMAEP "Land Use Compatibility for Noise
Environments," indicates that single family residential development is considered normally
acceptable in areas exposed to up to 55 dB CNEL and may be conditionally acceptable in areas
exposed to between 55 dB and 70 dB CNEL. Multiple family residential development is
considered normally acceptable in areas exposed to up to 60 dB CNEL and may be
conditionally acceptable in areas exposed to between 60 dB CNEL and 70 dB CNEL. -
Although the noise contours discussed above indicate that projected exposure in the project
area will be at or below 60 dB CNEL,, it should be noted that residents may be exposed to
single event noise levels and other episodes which exceed those levels. These events may
include intensive CDF air tanker operations during campaign fires, occasional military activities,
and other aircraft engine testing or maintenance procedures. Air tankers consisting of P -2's, .
P -3's and S -2's with piston engines, may create the greatest impact because the weight of their
load requires them to make extremely low altitude departures. The location of the projected
noise contours may also change when the effects of the proposed extension of runway 13R/31 L
is more comprehensively analyzed. Execution of an avigation ' easement is typically
recommended to protect future airport operations. However, the following conditions were
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recommended by the Airport Land. Use Commission in 1997 and have already been
incorporated as conditions of the use permit for the child care facility:
A. The property owner shall sign an avigation easement granting the right of continued use of
the Chico Municipal Airport in the airspace above the project parcel and acknowledging
any and all existing or potential airport*operationalimpacts.
r - B:. The preschool operator shall have all clients read and sign a disclosure statement
acknowledging that the property is located within 1.25 miles of the Chico Municipal
Airport and may be subject to the overflight of aircraft..
Butte County Planning Division staff has verified that an avigation easement was dedicated to
the City of Chico'. on April 1; 1997 and'that airport'locatio_ n and overflight' disclosure
information is being provided to child care clients.
(6) The City of Chico is currently in the process of preparing an Updated Airport Master Plan for
the, Chico Municipal Airport which is expected to include plans for extending Runway 13R/31L
approximately 1,300 feet to the south. 'These and other facility modifications directed by the ,
Updated Airport .Master Plan could affect the location of cunvnt airport safety zones, FAR Part
77 Surfaces, noise contours and flight track patterns associated with that runway. Although
the full extent of these changes isnot known at this time, the modifications are not expected
to have a significant effect on the subject property since it is located-both south and west of
Runway 13R/31L.
Based upon the above, it appears that the project is consistent with the 1998 Chico Municipal Airport
Environs Plan and that the applicant has complied with use permit conditions recommended previously
by the Airport Land Use Commission.. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please
call me at 533-1131.
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