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Long Beach, NY · March 15, 2018

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CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Erick Verduzco-Vega, Chair Ron Cruz, Commissioner Richard Lewis, Vice Chair Josh LaFarga, Commissioner Mark Christoffels, Commissioner Andy Perez, Commissioner Jane Templin, Commissioner FINISHED AGENDA AND MINUTES CALL TO ORDER At 5:00 p.m., Chair Verduzco-Vega called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Commissioners Ron Cruz, Josh LaFarga, Andy Perez, Jane Templin, Richard Present: Lewis and Erick Verduzco-Vega Commissioners Mark Christoffels Absent: Also present: Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager; Carrie Tai, Current Planning Officer; Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney; Nick Vasuthasawat, Planner; Anita Juhola-Garcia, Planner; Scott Kinsey, Planner; Karen Baldwin, City Clerk's Office. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner LaFarga led the flag salute. MINUTES Page 1 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 18-016PL Recommendation to receive and file the Planning Commission minutes of March 1, 2018. A motion was made by Commissioner Templin, seconded by Commissioner Perez, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Cruz, Josh LaFarga, Andy Perez, Jane Templin, Richard Lewis and Erick Verduzco-Vega Absent: 1 - Mark Christoffels DIRECTOR'S REPORT Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, presented the Director's Report. Chair Verduzco-Vega spoke. SWEARING OF WITNESSES Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the evidence you shall give in this Planning Commission Meeting shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. 18-022PL Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE 18-061 and find the proposed vacation of a 300-foot section of the right-of-way utilized as parking at 5152-5190 Atlantic Avenue in conformance with the adopted goals and policies of the City's General Plan (GPC18-001). (District 8) (Application No. 1802-33) A motion was made by Commissioner Perez, seconded by Commissioner Templin, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Cruz, Josh LaFarga, Andy Perez, Jane Templin, Richard Lewis and Erick Verduzco-Vega Page 2 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Absent: 1 - Mark Christoffels REGULAR AGENDA 2. 18-018PL Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE 18-053 and approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 74414 (TTM17-003) for the subdivision of a mixed-use retail and multi-family residential development on a proprety located at 434 E. 4th Street in the Downtown Planned Development District (PD-30). (District 1) (Application No. 1708-46) Carrie Tai, Current Planning Officer, introduced Nick Vasuthasawat, Project Planner, who presented the staff report. Tom Gutierrez, applicant, spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Perez, seconded by Commissioner Templin, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Cruz, Josh LaFarga, Andy Perez, Jane Templin, Richard Lewis and Erick Verduzco-Vega Absent: 1 - Mark Christoffels Page 3 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 3. 18-017PL Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE 18-057 and approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP17-021) and a Lot Merger (LM18-002) to establish two drive-through restaurant uses in a new 10,306-square-foot commercial shopping center located at 1775 Ximeno Avenue in the Commercial Regional Highway District (CHW) zone. (District 4) (Application No. 1712-08) Carrie Tai, Current Planning Officer, introduced Nick Vasuthasawat, Project Planner, who presented the staff report. Nick Vasuthasawat responded to a query from Chair Verduzco-Vega. Commissioner Templin spoke. A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Templin and Nick Vasuthasawat. Carrie Tai spoke. Commissioner Templin spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, responded to a query from Commissioner Templin. Michelle Rojas, applicant, spoke. Commissioner Templin spoke. Michelle Rojas responded to a query from Commissioner Templin. Commissioner Cruz spoke. Michelle Rojas responded to a query from Commissioner Cruz. Chair Verduzco-Vega responded to a query from a member of the public. Commissioner Cruz spoke. Linda Tatum responded to a query from Commissioner Cruz. Chair Verduzco-Vega spoke. Linda Tatum responded to a query from Chair Verduzco-Vega. Page 4 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Vice Chair Lewis spoke. A dialogue ensued between Vice Chair Lewis and Linda Tatum. Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke. Vice Chair Lewis spoke. Commissioner Perez spoke. Commissioner Cruz spoke. Linda Tatum spoke. Vice Chair Lewis spoke. A motion was made by Vice Chair Lewis, seconded by Commissioner LaFarga, to approve the recommendation with an amendment that the conditions of approval for Pad 1 be amended per the applicant's request and to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services, including the conditions for additional lighting and enhanced pavement markings. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Cruz, Josh LaFarga, Andy Perez, Jane Templin, Richard Lewis and Erick Verduzco-Vega Absent: 1 - Mark Christoffels Page 5 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 4. 18-021PL Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE 17-327, deny an appeal from Braden Phillips, representing the Peninsula Beach Preservation Group, and Jean Egan, and uphold the Zoning Administrator's decision to approve a Local Coastal Development Permit (LCDP17-021) for the construction of a new three-story, 3,810-square-foot, single-family dwelling with a swimming pool and spa and a Standards Variance (SV17-006) allowing an attached 432-square-foot tandem two-car garage, instead of an attached side-by-side two-car garage, located at 5719 E. Seaside Walk, within the Two-Family Residential Intensified Development (R-2-I) zone. (District 3) (Application No. 1711-28) Chair Verduzco-Vega spoke. Carrie Tai, Current Planning Officer, introduced Anita Juhola-Garcia, Project Planner, who presented the staff report. Vice Chair Lewis spoke. A dialogue ensued between Vice Chair Lewis and Anita Juhola-Garcia. Commissioner Templin spoke. Anita Juhola-Garcia responded to a query from Commissioner Templin. Braden Phillips, appellant, spoke. Chair Verduzco-Vega spoke. Jean Egan, appellant, spoke. Mark Wheeler, applicant, spoke. Howard Hamlin provided public comment. Peter Hoganson provided public comment. Margaret Smith provided public comment. Rob Bellevue, representing the Peninsula Beach Preservation Group, provided public comment. Page 6 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Alan Schwindener provided public comment. Chair Verduzco-Vega spoke. Mark Wheeler spoke. Chair Verduzco-Vega spoke. Vice Chair Lewis spoke. A dialogue ensued between Vice Chair Lewis and Anita Juhola-Garcia. Chair Verduzco-Vega spoke. A dialogue ensued between Chair Verduzco-Vega and Carrie Tai. Commissioner Cruz spoke. A dialogue ensued between Commissioner Cruz and Anita Juhola-Garcia. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, responded to a query from Commissioner Cruz. Mark Wheeler spoke. Commissioner Cruz spoke. Vice Chair Lewis spoke. A dialogue ensued between Vice Chair Lewis and Carrie Tai. Linda Tatum spoke. Vice Chair Lewis spoke. Linda Tatum responded to a comment made by Vice Chair Lewis. Commissioner Perez spoke. Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke. Page 7 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM A motion was made by Commissioner Perez, seconded by Vice Chair Lewis, to deny the recommendation, to grant the appeals of both Braden Phillips and Jean Egan, and to direct staff to bring back findings to the Planning Commission indicating that there is no particular hardship. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Cruz, Josh LaFarga, Andy Perez, Jane Templin, Richard Lewis and Erick Verduzco-Vega Absent: 1 - Mark Christoffels Page 8 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 5. 18-019PL Recommendation to receive and file an annual report (DAR17-002) from the Riverwalk 131 Group, LLC and concur with staff's finding that the project is in compliance with the terms and conditions required of the Riverwalk Project Development Agreement, and that the Riverwalk 131 Group, LLC has fulfilled the requirements for the reporting period of January 2016 through December 2017. (District 8) (Application No. 1706-12) Chair Verduzco-Vega spoke. Michael Mais, Assistant City Attorney, spoke. Carrie Tai, Current Planning Officer, introduced Scott Kinsey, Project Planner, who presented the staff report. Abigail Wool provided public comment. Vice Chair Lewis spoke. A dialogue ensued between Vice Chair Lewis and Scott Kinsey. Commissioner Templin spoke. Scott Kinsey replied to a query from Commissioner Templin. Commissioner Templin spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, responded to a query from Commissioner Templin. Chair Verduzco-Vega spoke. Linda Tatum spoke. Alex Hernandez, President of Brandywine Homes, applicant, spoke. Commissioner Templin spoke. Alex Hernandez responded to queries from Commissioner Templin. Commissioner Cruz spoke. Scott Kinsey responded to queries from Commissioner Cruz. Page 9 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Commissioner Cruz spoke. Linda Tatum responded to queries from Commissioner Cruz. Commissioner Cruz spoke. Scott Kinsey responded to a query from Commissioner Cruz. A motion was made by Vice Chair Lewis, seconded by Commissioner LaFarga, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Cruz, Josh LaFarga, Andy Perez, Jane Templin, Richard Lewis and Erick Verduzco-Vega Absent: 1 - Mark Christoffels 6. 18-020PL Recommendation to recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance to amend the Development Agreement (dated December 17, 2015) for the Riverwalk Development, to change certain terms of the agreement relating to timing of completion of C. Molina Park; and to halt building permit issuance for any homes after the 117th home until C. Molina Park is accepted by the City. The amendment also requests removal of the requirement for land owned by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to be improved and incorporated into the park. (District 8) (Application No. 1712-06) Chair Verduzco-Vega spoke. Linda Tatum, Planning Bureau Manager, spoke. Chair Verduzco-Vega spoke. A motion was made by Vice Chair Lewis, seconded by Commissioner LaFarga, to approve the recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Ron Cruz, Josh LaFarga, Andy Perez, Jane Templin, Richard Lewis and Erick Verduzco-Vega Absent: 1 - Mark Christoffels Page 10 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Abigail Wool provided public comment. COMMENTS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION There were no additional comments from the Planning Commission. ADJOURNMENT At 6:49 p.m., Chair Verduzco-Vega adjourned the meeting. hge Page 11 of 12 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM NOTE: If written language translation of the Commission agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the Commission meeting. Kung nais ang pagsasalin ng nakasulat na wika ng agenda ng Komisyon at ang minutes para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Commission. Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y actas de la comisión para personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión. Page 12 of 12

Agenda

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM Erick Verduzco-Vega, Chair Ron Cruz, Commissioner Richard Lewis, Vice Chair Josh LaFarga, Commissioner Mark Christoffels, Commissioner Andy Perez, Commissioner Jane Templin, Commissioner AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE MINUTES 18-016PL Recommendation to receive and file the Planning Commission minutes of March 1, 2018. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: 3-1-18 PC minutes.pdf DIRECTOR'S REPORT SWEARING OF WITNESSES Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the evidence you shall give in this Planning Commission Meeting shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. CONSENT CALENDAR Page 1 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 1. 18-022PL Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE 18-061 and find the proposed vacation of a 300-foot section of the right-of-way utilized as parking at 5152-5190 Atlantic Avenue in conformance with the adopted goals and policies of the City's General Plan (GPC18-001). (District 8) (Application No. 1802-33) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: 5152-5190 Atlantic Avenue staff report.pdf 5152-5190 Atlantic Ave exhibit A.pdf 5152-5190 Atlantic Avenue Exhibit B.pdf 5152-5190 Atlantic Avenue Exhibit C.pdf 5152-5190 Atlantic Avenue Exhibit D.pdf REGULAR AGENDA 2. 18-018PL Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE 18-053 and approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 74414 (TTM17-003) for the subdivision of a mixed-use retail and multi-family residential development on a proprety located at 434 E. 4th Street in the Downtown Planned Development District (PD-30). (District 1) (Application No. 1708-46) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: 434 E. 4th Street staff report.pdf 434 E. 4th Street exhibit A.pdf 434 E. 4th Street Exhibit B.pdf 434 E. 4th Street exhibit C.pdf 434 E. 4th Street exhibit D.pdf 434 E. 4th Street exhibit E.pdf Page 2 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 3. 18-017PL Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE 18-057 and approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP17-021) and a Lot Merger (LM18-002) to establish two drive-through restaurant uses in a new 10,306-square-foot commercial shopping center located at 1775 Ximeno Avenue in the Commercial Regional Highway District (CHW) zone. (District 4) (Application No. 1712-08) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: 1775 Ximeno Avenue staff report.pdf 1775 Ximeno Ave Exhibit A.pdf 1775 Ximeno Avenue exhibit B.pdf 1775 Ximeno Avenue Exhibit C.pdf 1775 Ximeno Avenue Exhibit D.pdf 1775 Ximeno Avenue Exhibit E.pdf 1775 Ximeno Avenue Exhibit F.pdf Page 3 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 4. 18-021PL Recommendation to accept Categorical Exemption CE 17-327, deny an appeal from Braden Phillips, representing the Peninsula Beach Preservation Group, and Jean Egan, and uphold the Zoning Administrator's decision to approve a Local Coastal Development Permit (LCDP17-021) for the construction of a new three-story, 3,810-square-foot, single-family dwelling with a swimming pool and spa and a Standards Variance (SV17-006) allowing an attached 432-square-foot tandem two-car garage, instead of an attached side-by-side two-car garage, located at 5719 E. Seaside Walk, within the Two-Family Residential Intensified Development (R-2-I) zone. (District 3) (Application No. 1711-28) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: 5719 E. Seaside Walk staff report.pdf 5719 E Seaside Walk Exhibit A.pdf 5719 E. Seaside Walk exhibit B.pdf 5719 E. Seaside Walk exhibit C.pdf 5719 E. Seaside Walk exhibit D.pdf 5719 E. Seaside Walk exhibit E.pdf 5719 E. Seaside Walk Exhibit F.pdf 5719 E. Seaside Walk Exhibit G.pdf 5719 E. Seaside Walk exhibit H.pdf 5719 E. Seaside Walk Exhibit I.pdf Powerpoint.pdf Page 4 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM 5. 18-019PL Recommendation to receive and file an annual report (DAR17-002) from the Riverwalk 131 Group, LLC and concur with staff's finding that the project is in compliance with the terms and conditions required of the Riverwalk Project Development Agreement, and that the Riverwalk 131 Group, LLC has fulfilled the requirements for the reporting period of January 2016 through December 2017. (District 8) (Application No. 1706-12) Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Attachments: 4747 Daisy staff report.pdf 4747 Daisy Ave Vicinity Map.pdf Exhibit B - Annual Monitoring Review Statement.pdf 6. 18-020PL Recommendation to recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance to amend the Development Agreement (dated December 17, 2015) for the Riverwalk Development, to change certain terms of the agreement relating to timing of completion of C. Molina Park; and to halt building permit issuance for any homes after the 117th home until C. Molina Park is accepted by the City. The amendment also requests removal of the requirement for land owned by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to be improved and incorporated into the park. (District 8) (Application No. 1712-06) Attachments: 4747 Daisy Avenue staff report.pdf 4747 Daisy Ave Vicinity Map.pdf Recorded DA ocr - Copy.pdf 1st DA amendment - final clean copy.docx 1st DA amendment - final redline.docx PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to address the Planning Commission on items of interest to the public within the Commission's jurisdiction. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes unless that time is extended by the Chair. COMMENTS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION ADJOURNMENT NEXT REGULAR MEETING: April 5, 2018 - 5:00 PM Page 5 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM hge GUIDE FOR PERSONS INTENDING TO SPEAK This guide has been prepared as an aid so that you will be able to express your opinions briefly and clearly before the Commission and thus increase the effectiveness of your presentation. Remarks are generally limited to 3 minutes. 1. State your name and address. 2. Organization you represent, if any. 3. State whether for or against the proposal. 4. Your statement should include all pertinent facts within your knowledge; avoid gossip, emotion and repetition. It is important to discuss only those matters relating to the hearing and to tie your discussion of the facts directly to the decision you wish the Commission to reach. A clear, concise and non-repetitive argument is impressive. In order to have written material included in the Planning Commissioner’s mailed Agenda Packet, twelve (12) copies of the material must be delivered to the Department of Development Services, Planning Bureau, no later than ten (10) calendar days before the date of the Planning Commission Hearing. Written material that is presented to the Planning Commission after this date and up to 1:00 p.m. the day of the Planning Commission Hearing, will be included in the Commissioners’ Agenda folder, but may not be reviewed by the individual Commissioners due to the amount of material that the Commissioners have to review for the Agenda. Material presented to the Commission at the Hearing will be part of the record but also may not be reviewed by individual Commissioners. Page 6 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM NOTE: If oral language interpretation for non-English speaking persons is desired or if a special accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 24 business hours prior to the Charter Commission meeting. Kung nais ang interpretasyon ng sinasalitang wika para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles o kung nais ang isang natatanging tulong ayon sa Americans with Disabilities Act, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 24 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Charter Commission. Si desea interpretación oral en otro idioma para personas que no hablan inglés o si desea una adaptación especial en conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 24 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión de estatutos. Page 7 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA 333 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5:00 PM If written language translation of the Commission agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the Commission meeting. Kung nais ang pagsasalin ng nakasulat na wika ng agenda ng Komisyon at ang minutes para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Commission. Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y actas de la comisión para personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión. Page 8 of 8

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