MINUTES

CALGARY PLANNING COMMISSION

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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
PRESENT:
  • Director D. Hamilton, Chair
  • Director K. Fromherz, Vice-Chair (Remote Participation)
  • Councillor A. Chabot
  • Commissioner N. Hawryluk
  • Commissioner F. Mortezaee
  • Commissioner C. Pollen (Remote Participation)
  • Commissioner S. Small
  • Commissioner J. Tiedemann
  • Commissioner J. Weber
ABSENT:
  • Councillor J. Mian (Personal)
ALSO PRESENT:
  • A/ Principal Planner S. Jones
  • CPC Secretary A. de Grood
  • Legislative Advisor J. Palaschuk

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

Director Hamilton called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Director Fromherz, Councillor Chabot, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Small, Commissioner Tiedemann, Commissioner Weber, and Director Hamilton.

Absent from Roll Call: Councillor Mian and Commissioner Mortezaee

2.
OPENING REMARKS

 

Director Hamilton provided opening remarks and a traditional land acknowledgment.

3.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

This item has attachments. 
1.CPC Index - 2023 May 18.pdf
  • Moved byDirector Fromherz

    That the Agenda for the 2023 May 18 Regular Meeting of the Calgary Planning Commission be confirmed.

    MOTION CARRIED

3.1
DECLARATIONS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST

 

Commissioner Small declared a conflict of interest with respect to Item 7.2.5.

4.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

4.1
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Calgary Planning Commission, 2023 May 4

This item has attachments. 
1.Unconfirmed Minutes-2023-05-04-Calgary Planning Commission.pdf
  • Moved byCouncillor Chabot

    That the Minutes of the 2023 May 4 Regular Meeting of the Calgary Planning Commission be confirmed.

    MOTION CARRIED

5.
CONSENT AGENDA

 
  • Moved byCommissioner Small

    That the Consent Agenda be approved as follows: 

5.1
DEFERRALS AND PROCEDURAL REQUESTS

 

None

5.3
Road Closure and Land Use Redesignation in Alpine Park (Ward 13) at 15350 – 37 Street SW and 15620 – 37 Street SW, LOC2022-0008, CPC2023-0401

This item has attachments. 
1.Road Closure-Land Use Amendment in Alpine Park (Ward 13) at multiple addresses, LOC2022-0008, CPC2023-0401.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Planning Evaluation - CPC2023-0401.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Road Closure Conditions - CPC2023-0401.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Proposed Direct Control District - CPC2023-0401.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Applicant Submission - CPC2023-0401.pdf
6.Attach 5 - Applicant Outreach Summary - CPC2023-0401.pdf
7.Attach 6 - Registered Road Closure Plan - CPC2023-0401.pdf
8.Attach 7 - Road Closure Context Map - CPC2023-0401.pdf
9.Attach 8 - Approved Outline Plan LOC2020-0163 - CPC2023-0401.pdf
  • For: (7)Director Fromherz, Commissioner Pollen, Councillor Chabot, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Tiedemann, Commissioner Weber, and Commissioner Small
    MOTION CARRIED

5.2
Land Use Amendment in Windsor Park (Ward 11) at 637 – 51 Avenue SW, LOC2022-0201, CPC2023-0335

This item has attachments. 
1.Land Use Amendment in Windsor Park (Ward 11) at 637-51 Ave SW, LOC2022-0201 - CPC2023-0335.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Planning Evaluation - CPC2023-0335.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Applicant Submission - CPC2023-0335.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Applicant Outreach Summary - CPC2023-0335.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Windsor Park Community Association Response - CPC2023-0335.pdf
6.Distrib-Presentation-CPC2023-0335.pdf

A presentation entitled "LOC2022-0201/CPC2023-0335 Land Use Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2023-0335.

  • Moved byCommissioner Tiedemann

    That with respect to Report CPC2023-0335, the following be approved:

    That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council:

    Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the redesignation of 0.06 hectares ± (0.15 acres ±) located at 637 – 51 Avenue SW (Plan 1693AF, Block 8, Lots 18 to 20) from Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District to Residential – Grade-Oriented Infill (R-CG) District.

    For: (7)Director Fromherz, Commissioner Pollen, Councillor Chabot, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Tiedemann, Commissioner Weber, and Commissioner Small
    MOTION CARRIED

6.
POSTPONED REPORTS

 

None

7.
ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

 

7.1
DEVELOPMENT ITEMS

 

None

7.2
PLANNING ITEMS

 

7.2.1
Land Use Amendment in Spruce Cliff (Ward 6) at 604 Poplar Road SW, LOC2023-0008, CPC2023-0503

This item has attachments. 
1.Land Use Amendment in Spruce Cliff (Ward 6) at 604 Poplar Road SW, LOC2023-0008 - CPC2023-0503.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Planning Evaluation - CPC2023-0503.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Applicant Submission - CPC2023-0503.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Development Permit Summary - CPC2023-0503.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Applicant Outreach Summary - CPC2023-0503.pdf
6.Attach 5 - Community Association Response - CPC2023-0503.pdf
7.Distrib-Presentation-CPC2023-0503.pdf

A presentation entitled " LOC2023-0008 Land Use Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2023-0503.

  • Moved byCommissioner Small

    That with respect to Report CPC2023-0503, the following be approved, after amendment:

    That Calgary Planning Commission:

    1. Forward this Report CPC2023-0503 to the 2023 June 20 Public Hearing Meeting of Council; and

    That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council:

    2. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the redesignation of 0.47 hectares ± (1.61 acres ±) located at 604 Poplar Road SW (Plan 2566GQ, Block 11, Lot 12) from Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District to Special Purpose – Recreation (S-R) District.

    For: (7)Director Fromherz, Commissioner Pollen, Councillor Chabot, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Tiedemann, Commissioner Weber, and Commissioner Small
    MOTION CARRIED

7.2.2
Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment in Altadore (Ward 8) at 1743 and 1747 – 36 Avenue SW, LOC2023-0015, CPC2023-0491

This item has attachments. 
1.Policy and Land Use Amdt in Altadore (Ward 8) at 1743 and 1747-36 Avenue SW, LOC2023-0015 - CPC2023-0491.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Planning Evaluation - CPC2023-0491.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Proposed Amendment to South Calgary Altadore Area Redevelopment Plan - CPC2023-0491.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Applicant Submission - CPC2023-0491.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Applicant Outreach Summary - CPC2023-0491.pdf
6.Attach 5 - Community Association Response - CPC2023-0491.pdf
7.Distrib-Presentation-CPC2023-0491.pdf

A presentation entitled "LOC2023-0015 Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2023-0491.

Boris Karn, CivicWorks, addressed Commission with respect to Report CPC2023-0491.

  • Moved byCommissioner Weber

    That with respect to Report CPC2023-0491, the following be approved:

    That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council:

    1. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the amendment to the South Calgary/Altadore Area Redevelopment Plan (Attachment 2); and
    2. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the redesignation of 0.11 hectares ± (0.28 acres ±) located at 1743 and 1747 – 36 Avenue SW (Plan 1497BC, Block 16, Lots 21 to 24) from Multi-Residential – Contextual Grade-Oriented (M-CGd72) District to Housing – Grade Oriented (H-GO) District.
    For: (7)Director Fromherz, Commissioner Pollen, Councillor Chabot, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Tiedemann, Commissioner Weber, and Commissioner Small
    MOTION CARRIED

7.2.3
Land Use Amendment in Medicine Hill (Ward 6) at 1201 Na’a Drive SW, LOC2022-0148, CPC2022-1294

This item has attachments. 
1.Land Use Amendment in Medicine Hill (Ward 6) at 1201 Na'a Drive SW, LOC2022-0148 - CPC2022-1294.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Planning Evaluation - CPC2022-1294.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Applicant Submission - CPC2022-1294.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Applicant Outreach Summary - CPC2022-1294.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Community Association Responses - CPC2022-1294.pdf
6.Attach 5 - Paskapoo Slopes Preservation Society Comments - CPC2022-1294.pdf
7.Distrib-Presentation-CPC2023-1294.pdf

A presentation entitled "LOC2023-0148 Land Use Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2022-1294.

Grant Mihalcheon, B&A Studios, addressed Commission with respect to Report CPC2022-1294.

  • Moved byCommissioner Tiedemann

    That with respect to Report CPC2022-1294, the following be approved:

    That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council:

    Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the redesignation of 2.57 hectares ± (6.35 acres ±) located at 1201 Na’a Drive SW (Plan 1612946, Block 3, Lot 5) from Residential – Low Density Multiple Dwelling (R-2M) District to Multi-Residential – At Grade Housing (M-Gd50) District.

    For: (7)Director Fromherz, Commissioner Pollen, Councillor Chabot, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Tiedemann, Commissioner Weber, and Commissioner Small
    MOTION CARRIED

7.2.4
Land Use Amendment in Glendale (Ward 6) at 2431 – 37 Street SW and 3804 – 25 Avenue SW, LOC2022-0185, CPC2023-0527

This item has attachments. 
1.Land Use Amendment in Glendale (Ward 6) at 2431-37 St SW and 3804-25 Ave SW, LOC2022-0185 - CPC2023-0527.pdf
2.Attach 1- Background and Planning Evaluation - CPC2023-0527.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Applicant Submission - CPC2023-0527.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Applicant Outreach Summary - CPC2023-0527.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Community Association Response - CPC2023-0527.pdf
6.Distrib-Presentation-CPC2023-0527.pdf

A presentation entitled "LOC2022-0185 Land Use Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2023-0527.

  • Moved byCommissioner Hawryluk

    That with respect to Report CPC2023-0527, the following be approved:

    That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council:

    Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the redesignation of 0.10 hectares ± (0.24 acres ±) located at 2431 – 37 Street SW and 3804 – 25 Avenue SW (Plan 2860GR, Block 2, Lots 8 and 9) from Multi-Residential – Contextual Low Profile (M-C1) District to Mixed Use – General (MU-1f3.0h16) District.

    For: (7)Director Fromherz, Commissioner Pollen, Councillor Chabot, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Tiedemann, Commissioner Weber, and Commissioner Small
    MOTION CARRIED

7.2.5
Land Use Amendment in Killarney/Glengarry (Ward 8) at multiple properties, LOC2022-0216, CPC2023-0190

This item has attachments. 
1.Land Use Amendment in Killarney Glengarry (Ward 8) at multiple properties - LOC2022-0216 - CPC2023-0190.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Planning Evaluation - CPC2023-0190.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Applicant Submission - CPC2023-0190.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Applicant Outreach Summary - CPC2023-0190.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Community Association Response - CPC2023-0190.pdf
6.Distrib-Presentation-CPC2023-0190.pdf

​Commissioner Small declared a conflict of interest and abstained from discussion and voting with respect to Report CPC2023-0190.

Commissioner Small left the Council Chamber at 2:28 p.m. and returned at 2:39 p.m. after the vote was declared.
A presentation entitled "LOC2022-0216 / CPC2023-0190 Land Use Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2023-0190.
  • Moved byCommissioner Tiedemann

    That with respect to Report CPC2023-0190, the following be approved:

    That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council:

    Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the redesignation of 0.22 hectares ± (0.56 acres ±) located at 2028, 2032, 2036 and 2040 – 37 Street SW (Plan 6900AM, Block 5F, Lots 33 to 40) from Multi-Residential – Contextual Low Profile (M-C1) District to Mixed Use - General (MU-1f3.5h24) District.

    For: (6)Director Fromherz, Commissioner Pollen, Councillor Chabot, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Tiedemann, and Commissioner Weber
    MOTION CARRIED

7.2.6
Land Use Amendment in Highfield (Ward 9) at 808 – 42 Avenue SE, LOC2022-0212, CPC2023-0350

This item has attachments. 
1.Land Use Amendment in Highfield Industrial (Ward 9) at 808-42 Ave SE, LOC2022-0212 - CPC2023-0350.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Planning Evaluation - CPC2023-0350.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Applicants Submission - CPC2023-0350.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Applicant Outreach Summary - CPC2023-0350.pdf
5.Distrib-Presentation-CPC2023-0350.pdf

A presentation entitled "LOC2022-0212 / CPC2023-0350 Land Use Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2023-0350.

  • Moved byCommissioner Weber

    That with respect to Report CPC2023-0350, the following be approved:

    That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council:

    Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the redesignation of 2.41 hectares ± (5.95 acres ±) located at 808 – 42 Avenue SE (Plan 0814304, Block 1, Lot 1) from Industrial – General (I-G) to Industrial – Commercial (I-C) District.

    For: (7)Director Fromherz, Commissioner Pollen, Councillor Chabot, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Tiedemann, Commissioner Weber, and Commissioner Small
    MOTION CARRIED

7.2.7
Land Use Amendment in Residual Sub-Area 10E (Ward 10) at 2705R – 84 Street NE, LOC2022-0091, CPC2023-0502

This item has attachments. 
1.Land Use Amendment in Residual Sub-Area 10E (Ward 10) at 2705R – 84 Street NE, LOC2022-0091 - CPC2023-0502.pdf
2.Attach 1 - Background and Planning Evaluation - CPC2023-0502.pdf
3.Attach 2 - Proposed Direct Control District - CPC2023-0502.pdf
4.Attach 3 - Applicant Submission - CPC2023-0502.pdf
5.Attach 4 - Development Permit (DP2022-03502) Summary - CPC2023-0502.pdf
6.Attach 5 - Applicant Outreach Summary - CPC2023-0502.pdf
7.Distrib-Presentation-CPC2023-0502.pdf

A presentation entitled "LOC2022-0091 / CPC023-0502 Land Use Amendment" was distributed with respect to Report CPC2023-0502.

The following speakers addressed Commission with respect to Report CPC2023-0502:

  1. Jenn Chesworth, Township Planning + Design
  2. Sam Kamis, ALSA Group Inc.
  • Moved byCouncillor Chabot

    That with respect to Report CPC2023-0502, the following be approved:

    That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council:

    Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the redesignation of 4.85 hectares ± (11.98 acres ±) located at 2705R – 84 Street NE (Plan 8411222, portion of Block 1) from Special Purpose – Future Urban Development (S-FUD) District to Special Purpose – Urban Nature (S-UN) District and Direct Control (DC) District to accommodate an asphalt, aggregate and concrete plant, with guidelines (Attachment 2).

    For: (7)Director Fromherz, Commissioner Pollen, Councillor Chabot, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Tiedemann, Commissioner Weber, and Commissioner Small
    MOTION CARRIED

7.2.8
Land Use Amendment in Bridgeland-Riverside (Ward 9) at 502 – 9A ST NE, LOC2023-0055, CPC2023-0574

This item has attachments. 
1.Policy and Land Use Amdt in Bridgeland-Riverside (Ward 9) at 502 – 9A ST NE, LOC2023-0055 - CPC2023-0574.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Background and Planning Evaluation - CPC2023-0574.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Proposed Amendment to the Bridgeland Riverside ARP - CPC2023-0574.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - Applicant Submission - CPC2023-0574.pdf
5.Attachment 4 - Applicant Outreach Summary - CPC2023-0574.pdf
6.Attachment 5 - Community Association Response - CPC2023-0574.pdf
7.Distrib-Revised Attach 1-CPC2023-0574.pdf
8.Distrib-Revised Attach 3-CPC2023-0574.pdf
9.Distrib-Revised Attach 5-CPC2023-0574.pdf
10.Distrib-Presentation-CPC2023-0574.pdf

​The following documents were distributed with respect to Report CPC2023-0574:

  • A presentation entitled "LOC2023-0055 Policy & Land Use Amendment";
  • A revised Attachment 1;
  • A revised Attachment 3; and
  • A revised Attachment 5.

Jaydan Tait addressed Commission with respect to Report CPC2023-0574.

By General Consent, Commission modified the afternoon recess to begin following the completion of Item 7.2.8.

  • Moved byCommissioner Mortezaee

    That with respect to Report CPC2023-0574, the following be approved:

    That Calgary Planning Commission recommend that Council;

    1. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the amendment to the Bridgeland-Riverside Area Redevelopment Plan (Attachment 2); and
    2. Give three readings to the proposed bylaw for the redesignation of 0.04 hectares ± (0.10 acres ±) located at 502 – 9A Street NE (Plan 8150AN, Block 145, Lot 16) from Residential – Contextual One / Two Dwelling (R-C2) District to Housing – Grade Oriented (H-GO) District.
    For: (8)Director Fromherz, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Pollen, Councillor Chabot, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Tiedemann, Commissioner Weber, and Commissioner Small
    MOTION CARRIED

7.3
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

 

None

8.
URGENT BUSINESS

 

None

9.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 
  • Moved byCommissioner Weber

    That Commission modify the afternoon recess from 30 minutes to 10 minutes and reconvene in Closed Meeting.

    For: (7)Director Fromherz, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Pollen, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Tiedemann, Commissioner Weber, and Commissioner Small
    Against: (1)Councillor Chabot
    MOTION CARRIED
  • Moved byCommissioner Weber

    ​That pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Calgary Planning Commission move into Closed Meeting at 3:36 p.m., in the Council Boardroom, to discuss confidential matters with respect to Item 9.1.1, Change of Use Improvements Through Land Use Bylaw Amendments, CPC2023-0528.

    For: (8)Director Fromherz, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Pollen, Councillor Chabot, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Tiedemann, Commissioner Weber, and Commissioner Small
    MOTION CARRIED

  • Commission recessed at 3:36 pm. and reconvened in Closed Meeting at 3:46 p.m.

    Commissioner Pollen (Remote Member) left the meeting at 5:20 p.m.

    Director Fromherz (Remote Member) left the meeting at 5:20 p.m.

    Commission reconvened into public meeting at 5:24 p.m. with Director Hamilton in the Chair.

    ROLL CALL

    Councillor Chabot, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Tiedemann, Commissioner Mortezaee, Commissioner Weber, and Director Hamilton.

    Absent from Roll Call: Director Fromherz, Councillor Mian, Commissioner Small and Commissioner Pollen.

    Moved byCommissioner Tiedemann

    That Commission rise and report.

    MOTION CARRIED

9.1
ITEMS FROM OFFICERS, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMITTEES

 

9.1.1
Change of Use Improvements Through Land Use Bylaw Amendments, CPC2023-0528

This item has attachments. 
1.Change of Use Improvements Through Land Use Bylaw Amendments - CPC2023-0528.pdf

​Administration in attendance during the Closed Meeting discussions with respect to Confidential Report CPC2023-0528:

Clerks: A. Degrood and B. Robinson. Law: N. Barss. Advice: T. Henry, L. Kahn, S. Khouri, D. Lockhart, and S. Jones.
A confidential presentation entitled "Change of Use Improvements Through Land Use Bylaw Amendments" was distributed with respect to Confidential Report CPC2023-0528.
  • Moved byCommissioner Tiedemann

    That with respect to Confidential Report CPC2023-0528, the following be approved:

    That the Calgary Planning Commission direct that the Closed Meeting discussions, Supplementary Handouts 1 and 2, and presentation be held confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to be reviewed by 2023 June 27.

    For: (6)Director Hamilton, Commissioner Mortezaee, Councillor Chabot, Commissioner Hawryluk, Commissioner Tiedemann, and Commissioner Weber
    MOTION CARRIED

9.2
URGENT BUSINESS

 

None

10.
BRIEFINGS

 

None

11.
ADJOURNMENT

 
  • Moved byCouncillor Chabot

    That this meeting adjourn at 5:27 p.m.

    MOTION CARRIED

    The following items have been forwarded to the 2023 June 20 Public Hearing Meeting of Council:

    PLANNING MATTERS FOR PUBLIC HEARING

    CALGARY PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS

    • Road Closure and Land Use Redesignation in Alpine Park (Ward 13) at 15350 – 37 Street SW and 15620 – 37 Street SW, LOC2022-0008, CPC2023-0401
    • Land Use Amendment in Spruce Cliff (Ward 6) at 604 Poplar Road SW, LOC2023-0008, CPC2023-0503

    The following items have been forwarded to the 2023 July 25 Public Hearing Meeting of Council:

    PLANNING MATTERS FOR PUBLIC HEARING

    CALGARY PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS

    • Land Use Amendment in Windsor Park (Ward 11) at 637 – 51 Avenue SW, LOC2022-0201, CPC2023-0335
    • Policy Amendment and Land Use Amendment in Altadore (Ward 8) at 1743 and 1747 – 36 Avenue SW, LOC2023-0015, CPC2023-0491
    • Land Use Amendment in Medicine Hill (Ward 6) at 1201 Na’a Drive SW, LOC2022-0148, CPC2022-1294
    • Land Use Amendment in Glendale (Ward 6) at 2431 – 37 Street SW and 3804 – 25 Avenue SW, LOC2022-0185, CPC2023-0527
    • Land Use Amendment in Killarney/Glengarry (Ward 8) at multiple properties, LOC2022-0216, CPC2023-0190
    • Land Use Amendment in Highfield (Ward 9) at 808 – 42 Avenue SE, LOC2022-0212, CPC2023-0350
    • Land Use Amendment in Residual Sub-Area 10E (Ward 10) at 2705R – 84 Street NE, LOC2022-0091, CPC2023-0502
    • Land Use Amendment in Bridgeland-Riverside (Ward 9) at 502 – 9A ST NE, LOC2023-0055, CPC2023-0574

    The next Regular Meeting of the Calgary Planning Commission is scheduled to be held on 2023 June 8 at 1:00 p.m.

    CONFIRMED BY COMMISSION ON


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