HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - PC - 1966.03.28CITY OF EU'oa..LINCAVE PLANNIINC, COT,"!'ISSIOIN
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CALL 1� 0 ORDER
'larch 28, 1966
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'R1jSSIi3NFRS BS171`4T OTHERS PRESENT
F:dw rds City Attorney Karmel
Ki dig City Planner fta.nn
Pierce City Engineer Marr
Councilman Fiedler; chsen
A reg-ular rmzeeti g' of the Burlingame Planning Commission was called to
order on the above da're at 9.:20 P.x" � 4n the absence of Chairman Kindi,g
,,nfi Vice-C tairmarz Pic -re, Cr !mi.ssionex CisEulli presided.
RILL CA ,L
The members answered the Secretary's roll ca.11.
Coyrnii-.'�sionerl Edwards, absent due ao another commitment, and Commissione-rs
in -.t, u d, I'`e-rce, absent from the city on busiriess, were excused.
The, t�i.nutes of the meetings of Feb••» -jary 28 aa11d; 'faT°Ch 14, 1966, previously
suhyf?Y S Sed to m em!lb err , were approved and adopted,
FIFA RIleaC S
Pi rsumnit to public notice, hearings were conducted as follows:
1., RESUr€ IVISION OF ACREAGE NORTMEAST RL F SIDE of LA MESA DRIVE.
Chairman Cistulli announced tha,'t at public hearing on the application of
UMPhoaCis, ISM 11a Alesa Driver to establish nets l.ot lines for the
pu'rpose of dividing T. ao existing lets into four, continued fron the
meeting of Mach 14, 1966, would proceed o., t its tiuseo
A resu division. mar., prepared by 11(awaru G,, Jickey, Civil Engineer, was
sv!)F"'.itR.:ef by the City Engineer, whe advised that all of the problems
rc lr yin: to Prater and; sanitary sewer installations have been resolved
the last meeting; -tile Comnissio:i may; take -action at this time then
tl;o n_;, Will go to the City Co€nnci l since there are driveway and public
# City 193.1 lnner rerpor'Led that rc-cent aziieiiE°-men s to the State Subdivision
Allot -elate to less than five lf�W subdl is -ions, requiring that the
.-m-iroveme(ts, tentative [fIyh-^. r �� recorded, ;;:d!
2:.'a i ". lna ` maps filed, , Ld enL ica.l wi t i .:-h : processes used Sit the pnst for
.ri si OAR s111ns, lids state; t1lo, , the ci ty's regulations are being
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'i,re-; City Planner mentioned also that the proposed driveway, entirely
sari }�r ivat�; property and intended to serve more than one lot, involves
ownership i.rl part by the city, subject to Council's acceptance of
the owne * s oSr feT of easewent o
ComrI i ssioiler Nor ergl s co-mments concerning the short: radius in the
curved se c t3 o"s of the roadway initiated a period or discussion during
whichh Kira. Rhoads eh sl:rined that there will be pavinf for the entire
length to a width of 16 feet, which is considered adequate for a
private road. He stta.ted that the curves were widened sor,sewPat but it
is riot intender to pave beyond 16 feet,
The City Engineer commentsdon the driveway design, reccmwending iddit one_:
pa vi ing in the curved sections; Mr. Rhodes agreee, to comply.
r� i eat from the audience, nor cap:nmunications filed,
i1' tS, were 7iG cC3it o
A tl otion iiitroa u ed by Commissioner N ,r'berl; approving, the TerAative 'Tap
ne. recommending ?.t s adoption by the City Council conditional upon the
drive -way being pwti --.-d to a width of 16 feet, excepting that the curves
shall be t.,iidened and paved to a width of 22 feet, was seconded by
Comnissioner Bra-mer ando.. carried unanimously on roll call,
?, RiiriliBi li' �,Y _. -F i O 15, RLOCK 6 AND PORTION! OF BLOCK
Thj`;A: OF FURLINI-?Ai`IF-. SUBDIVISION.
r esubdi ision map of .the above-descr e)ed properties, prepared by
LI.A. Schneider, Civil Engineer, was p7'eser':ted to the Commission by
t be; City Engineer,
The map related to properties owned and occupied by the firm of Carr,
McClellan,, Inger oil. Building, a Partnership, 216 Park Road and pro-
pGsed to combine ts.. o separate parcels by deleti►rg an existing cornmon
lot line, thereby creating a single lot having Frontage of !00 feet
mi 'ark Road.
Air a Robert °.iacDonald, representing the applicants, advised that the
e3r:zstang building occupies portions of both parcels; the owners intend
to completely remodel the interior and to relocate the entrance from
Park Road to the narth side of the building, adjacent: to the parking
Tle.re w.re no communicat iors filer' nor comments from the audience.
The City Planner and City Engineer indicated -no objections.,
I , `: notion F nt:r odu-ced by Co m ission� r HorwJL
itz, seconded by ompi i s s J. oin e r
IkfC?i'be-ni 9 and ca—l- ied unanimously on roil call, the resulidivision Was
approved 3-n ac oT- dance with the map €3r'c 3 i le.
3, 'XFNTAT k VI: MAP OF `•!I'LS Y-s,r'tTE NO. 27 (continued),
z t--blic hearing on the Tentative Map of "dills I'state Subdivision No.
27 ;,-as sched. led to proceed at t,'Iis time
-ona;3.:riic tiro dated 12tarch 23, 1966, -From the birn of 11i Isti,T, Ham and
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Dl i -r' signed by .3: mie's So schupp, requested, in behalf of the proponents t
postponement of the pi.iblic healing to the Fneeting of April 11 to allow
additional ti.me to correct the map to the requirements of the city
engineering department,
77he- ,e were no comments from the audience, aid mePlhers of the Commission
concurrence, Chair -man Cistul.li announced continuance of Zile
hearing in compliance with the applicant's regvest.
SUMVARfA�ICE APPROVED FOR C�?F9?ff itClAl. BI3ILi7i�tf" 100 FL C`i"iTyC} REAL.
A public hearing was scheduled for this date on an application filed by
3el.l Electrical Signs,, Inc., San Mateo, in behalf of Shaw's of San
Francisco for a variance to place a 6sa11 sign on the commercial building
at 100 .1 Canino Real - a triangular property bounded by r l Camino,
Privirose Pond and Bayswater Avenue.
A l.ettenr dated February 23, 1966, from Mr. Dewey Nell advised that the
s i1;r, will he pla— ced between the first and second floors on the south
side of the buileiisag for the purposes of identifying the general office
of Shaw's of Sand Francisco, The cor=.munication stated that the sign
ui1l be single faced, mounted flat against the wa.11, interior lighted
� JAChrut 1110 €ing, parts
3 s-* Pn detail indicated measurements of 3 'eet in hei o"it by 15 feet in
Ifiro P=ell stated that Shaw's of San Francisco is he franchise ige-acy
"car Shaw's Confections; clients frequently visit the offices after
dark and isfelt that the proposed sign will assist those who are
not familiar with the areat?ird the location,
in reply to Commission inquiry, ", Y. Bell stated that the sign will. be
!faced approximately 20 feet above ground level to the left of and
elow the insurance company sign.
The City Planner explained that the zoning is R-3; the variance for the
eui ding did not include signs, therefore, the Planning Commission
shall approve any sign proposal..
ME.Te tvere ne cor�nents from the audience, nor communications f led.
.A mGtf ion was introduced by Conmissi_oner 33rauner approving the variance
requested by Bell €:lectrical Signs, Inc., in behalf of Shaw's of San
ranciscom for a teal. sign confOTMirlg precisely to the drawing on file:
on the building at 100 El Ca -wino Real. Motion seconded by Commissioner
NoTherg and curried unanimously on toll call,
5� VARIANCE APPROVED NURSERY SCHOOL IN R-•3 Il7STR'i� To
Cistulli alirsounced that a public hearing would proceed at this
oi-_- the a3�3�:°.��,`�.Es35 0� Mrs. HiarKletl F.iacoreirl.i, 1929 Ciao Francis
ida'Sac Carlos, for a variance to re- odel an existing duplex bui.l.;ing
t 1 17-1119 -Rhiaet`:e A,,renue for nur. sen� schoryl use; the -properti i s
at` d in a tt:iYd res,_deidE.ia I d ist3,ict �R,-3) �
�. �z; e plan, interior floor
orea o -lie ou door j� "ay yard, zard a l��'c^�_�tSi3.Y'_g
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f C'he i.�iidin s it fists and 6.
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prE.; p sed to be made to acce►mmG 3ate the school, -vrere filed.
Coi.j=il nicati.ons were read as follows:
A 'etter from the applicant- dated 'Iaxch 7, 1966„ advised that the school
has been operrt xng under various ownerships in the present location,
2024 nak trove Avenue, since 1946. The city's playas for improving
Carcl.an Avenue force vaCa ion of the site since the outside play area
will disappear to the new street.
The communication advised that the school is licensed for S0 children
by -the State Welfare Departrnent, that hours are from 7:00 a.m. to
6 r OG, p.rne ; the parents pick the chsldran up between 4: 30 to 6:00 p.m.,
and rarely are there riore than twe. automobiles in from of the build-
ing at one time; there should be no difficulty concerning parking as
of -he nine staff members, three drive to work, the others live within
wal.x:ing distance. The communication stated there is room for park-
ing; on the property.
The communication submitted that the school provides an essential
coy_iaruriity service to parents who, because of family circumstances, find
it necessary to seep: cake -ard supervision for their Pre-school children
ou- F side of the home
front Mrs. rred Cp Sage, Ls2. 1 Oe.anai Avenue; Mary Ann ferry,
2770 0 Surmit Drive; Doreen Vries, 14130-B F'ak grove Avenue;
`�rs , Robert Paoli, 1.53GS 11owar d !?venue, mrt,her_ of children attending
the school, urged favorable action, conmenting on the excellent standards
s:zawntained by the operator, the individual care and attention enjoyed
FUv the children and the loss resultxng to the mothers, rind children should
t: e school be forced to leave the community.
A letter from Frank and Olga Chevalier, 1.221 LaIguna Avenue® Protested
that the property is inatiequate to meet State of California land area
requi.renen<:s for nursery schools; traffic congestion on Rhinet:te Avenue
initiated an ordiiinnce receya•C.ly adopted by the city prchibiting parking
on the south side of the street - the property is located within the
restricted area; the nursery school ;s G_ Privately owned and operated
business which should not be permitted i,l a residential area.
C-h airman Cistulli recognized the applicant and 11r, duel Profitt,
1.0 Kinder Lane, Hillsborough, the property owta e7r,
d e, Prof`-[: advised that he tenc`ncs ir. the b:ii' d3Ylg have received
notice to vacate by April 1.; "Irs. G acomini's present location can teak
Crow; Avenue is adjacent to other prop€:rties lvtb ich he owns and at
no -time have there been, e"€rmplain s fr�-m his tenants be <<-use or the
school. He spoke highly of.. the a plicart, personally, and of the
services suffered to young ii;ork .ng people with ssnal3 c1lildren4
The City Planner reported that: rescl.sed drawings have been submii.teU
sho-,ring- the area of the play yard; it is proposeet to use ail of Vic -
yard of the property Fit ii17-1119 Rhinette Avenue and «, portion of
v ,3 vard of the eIglib oring dug ex (? 1913-25 P.-hinette nvent.ie), also owned
The '_. aty Planner reported that the fire inspector has iisi ed the
and discussed fire sa y i,,- _O applicant.
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Drawings submitted by the applicant were reviewed; Mr. profitt, in
reply to Conmissior: inquiry concerning; various phases of the contemplated
ulterations, advised that +-.lie building; will be _inspected by representa-
tiv-es of the State agencies having jurisdiction and will not be cleared
for: cclupa 4ncy until all of their Tequirer.-tents have been 7iet.
. p€ n dete-i-m52.na.tion by the Chair that there was no one 4 n the audience
interested in co-im-nenting favorably, opponents were invited to sneak.
?To e oner Stack, 1241 Laguna Avenue, protested that the variance will
permit a commercial use in a residential area, thereby establishing a
rr'ecedont for other similar a.pplications; the character of the neig;h-
I;crhood will change and property, values decrease.
sirs. dice Anderson,. 1124 Rhi.nette Avenue, concurred with the previous
speaker, protesting, additionally, that the site is "much too small"
for 50 child en, that there is no on -site parking; the nearest public
parking lot, along the rai -road tracks, is used to capacity, conse-
quently, Rhi.nette avenue frill be burdened additi oYla i traffic and
parking problevis.
Mirs. ?,I.A. Siemian, 1120 Phine-te Avenue; iII.grs, Z. Scblecht, 1244 Laguna
Avrenue; ir. Mi B. LEapem, 12.37 La -uric Avennue, TeleYt ed the objections of
the pr(;-Ji€ us speakers.
` rs. P.W. Christiansen, 1-33 rR.}3inette Avenue,, owner of two apartment
buildings on the street, cIVIDned that the 7 oi;ge from the play yard
will disturb tenants in the buildings, especially those employed at
night who Test during the hours the school will be operating.
ftor. Christiansen reported a rat problem in the neighborhood created
by the unsanitary 'conditions in the rear areas of some of the stores
on Broadway, ment-?onin;g particularly that the proposed play yard abuts
the rear of one of the large markets on Broadway where rubbish and
litter accumulate.
�Irs. GiacoTrini_, in reply to Chairman CistUll.i, :advised that of the 50
children, 40 reside in Burlingame; S each in San Mateo and Millbrae.
She stated that the children arrive between 7:30 and 4:30 a.m.; are
indoors until 1.0, and theta Permitted in the yard until 11:30 a.m.
In the afternoon. they are outdoors for approximately an hour. The
premises are vacated of all of the children between S:30 and 6:00 p.m.
Members of the Commission Jere invited to corwient.
Commissioner Noibesg suggested that the protestants may be unduly'
alarmed; ; he questioned wilie ;her any had taken they vine to investigate
teh-- school in its P-I*eserzzt lC?G'c:tI.on tsar talked with neighbors to {le learn.
te='w a tL e or pot a nuisance does e.xis R He �.o's;i:ii%�'i'� L`id on he need for
suc,n facil"y"ties and the of firding ^a suitable building in
the proper location.
iii7.'a2aner State F "rhait he speial- P great deal of time at he
size and,, unC{i~ev'ssti-'n..ablY, the py1'JE,er4y has becen iLag ected and Js i.!
4�L)o R' �o�+tic d ' 6i? a }t €� Q r n his opinion, conditions 4; e not so se ri cur
t7ha w.; they cannot be correct -ad to Yi+a.?Le the l.a.rid and the building; confQ f.,n
to the r'+ quir i1?eDts for school use.
+'wf'c�A x�a, to Code protrisions relatit,F_ io schools of the type, Commissioner
zlraUREE T noted t.I•:at in an R-4 district the use is p rm tted Without a
variance but sites are difficult to find since thelffna of R-4 is
l.inited` Com:Ttenting on the objecti.ops raised to business in the neigh-
horhood, Comni.ssioner Brauner noted that the area or'. discussion is
zoned R- 3; at any time, with approval of a building permit only, any of
the homes could die demolished and replaced with a substantial apartment
Building.
Connissioner Brauner agreed that there is a social need for the facility,
as mentioned by Crmi;issioner Norberg and, no matter where located, there
pTohably would be sorie objections. Fie reported that after spending
Ls�nsiderabl.e time, unknown to the applicant, observing the operation in
As present location.. he was convinced that the school is remarkably well
supervised, siUnce the children are indoors a good deal of the clay, the
noise factor is minimized.
In reply to Commissioner iiraunerl's comments concerning facilities for
parking for staff members and the parents who drive to the school, and
reference to, o-a-street parking restrictions on Rhinette Avenue,
M-rs. Giacor;in►i reported that three of the staff drive to work - the
others live within walking distance; they arrive at 7.00 a.m., and
conceivably, at that hour will find parking available at the public lot
adjoining the railroad tracks.
The City Attorney, ip replrp� to Cormis.sioner Brauner, advised that --
stopped cars :•:say not be left unattended in a "no parking" zone.
In repl % -to Chairman C astulli, Mr. flrofitt and Mrs. Giacomini agreed that
a circular driveway could be constructed on the property at the front
o' the building.
tihairman Cistulli spoke of the importance of proper care and supervision
for the young children of woyki.ng parents and the connunity°s
responsibility to provide the facilities where possible.
-Orfjrtissioncr 3,raure3 introduced a motion approving the application filed
Oil- firs. `Tarries Ciacomini for a variance to use a duplex building at
1117-1119 Rhinette Avenue for nursery school purposes, conditional upon
the following:
1. Structural reconstructionshall be completed in compliance with
State and City of Burlingame codes.
oThe existing driveway, from the street to the garage at the rear of
the propertya shall be closed off at the front corner of the house,
and, once the school is in operation, shall no longer be used as a
driveway for automobiles; an access gate for the children may be
installed.
3. All of the existing hazardous conditions in the property shall be
eliminated,
4�, The yawl shall be extended behind the adjacent house so there will
be apple room in accordance with St--te requirements for Mite children's
piny area; the area to be enclosed u-ith an anchor fence to a minim -um
height of six feet.
5o The yard shall be paved and/or graveled in accordance with State
x;aq uJ. rein, a -s
b. A circil.ar driveway to be installed in. the front of the building
n ord--T to mig.inize t-ae problem of traffic violations wheir. the
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ho from school.
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7. The vaai.aDce to be granted to ?4rso ifarriet (Iiacomini, personally,
on the application which she has filed for the conduct of the school
in the specific location.
The :rioti.on was seconded by Commissioner Norbert and carried unanimously
oa: roll call.
Chair -man Cistulli advised that the variance will be effective Tuesdays
April 5, if not appealed.
The hearing was declared coaccludeda
R1=CESS
A recess was declared at 10:1.0 P.m.
f,LL1. TO ORDER
Me greeting was reconvened by Chairr;an ristulli at. 10:20 p.m.
FAR1NC,S (C'ONTINDMD)
I'EC AL PER!,-4I'T FOR BURT-INC:AMF SHORE LAND COTIPANY HOTEL CONTYN 11-D,
ChaiTms.-3 Ci st'.ulli announced that a public hear ing on the application Of
Harry Somers, in behalf of Burlingane Shape Land Company, for hotel
construction on acreage ea4•teriy of the Bayshore Freeway, continued from
the meets—ag of February 28, 1966, would proceed at, this time.
In reply to Chairman Cistull i as inc!uixy concerning: the status of the
Broadway Overpass scale model, the City Engineer reported it is expected
to be ready for ps•esentation to Council at the April 4 meeting.
14r, Oscar Person, speaking for the applicants, requested a continuance to
a date following the first public showing of the model. preferably
April 11.
`-here sere no comments in opposition from the flocs, and members of the
Commission indicating concurrence, Cha?rr:an C:istulli declared the hearing
continued to the meeting of April 11, 1966.
% SPECIAL PERMUT APPROVED FOR CONTRAC` ORIS STORACE. YARD MRSTEN ROAD.
An application for a Special Permit for a Contractors storage yard on
t-.fE,-rsten Road, acreage southerly of Easton Creed; Rr'ainage Channel,
_`ix.r5 i by ''.tasonry Supply r1opipn-;i , lncc, 1024 3ndusttial W'ay, Burll.npa—'te,
� - sc odul.ed for public hearing at this time,.
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CY_st'ul.li re Cog -razed =Ir. Oscar Person, -, epresenting the appli-
r.�. FIc � :wised that. it i.s int�°ne.e�J ro movepthe r- ck storages -''d.
at V°•"9L'alevaY6 and fyadustrial Way for many years, to a-
ur, Mn--3t.er- Road, adjacent to Tondo Trucking Company plant.
A`st r" °f3 .y t 4; Cgty !'i 1€=� i°'t' C''ei'ti.s "i�t s CC7i:cG'Z3i I1 "s:l?f importance :^.: proper
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t.•ent.ment of the ground prior to occupancy to control the potential
dirt a -Lid muj nuisance from the trucks, R9r. Person stated that a
paved drivea:.ay will be constructed, the remaipder of the site rolled
and graveled,, lie advised that the area under the Pacific Cas and
Elec-tric Company wires will be used for storage .and, eventually, there
will be a storage or warehouse building. Ile described fencing, in
existence, advising that a ins!sorry wall will be constructed across
the rear; the only section unfenced at present.
There were no ccmmunications filed, nor comments from the audience.
A notion introduced by Commissioner Horwitz approving the special
permit as requested was conditioned as follows: Construction of an
AG,Capavemene driveway 24 feet wide Icy 100 feet in length; balance
of the site to be finished in armor coat pairing;. an area five feet
,vide to be planted and maintained in front of the existing brick wall
at the entrance to the property; the entire site shall be fenced.
Motion was seconded by Co-mmissioner Nor°herl; and carried unanimously
on roll call,
Chairman Cis�:ulli announced the pebinit �aill be effective April S, 1966,
if not appealed.
The hearing was declared concluded,
8. AUTOMOBILE ACENC`{ AND SERVICE I EPA Y.'FINT AT INDUSTRIAL WAY An
BAYSIiORE BOULEVARD APPPOVED IN PRINCIPLE.
A special permit application filed by John L. hector, 18 Atherton Avenue,
Atherton, proposing a new cafe agency (Cadillac) and service department
on a_ portion of acreage at Sayshore Boulevard and Industrial 'Way was
scheduled for public hearing at this time.
A map of the property accompanied the application.
°1r Oscar Person, owner of the property, represented the applicant,
submitting an aritist's rendering of the proposed building,
Mr. Person advised that Mr. Rector has received approval of -the site
from General .Iotors Corporation; they are aware of and somewhat con-
certed about the over}tass structure and its possible effect on the site
but reel tl4ue will be sufficient :land for their purposes.
M-.. Person indicated on the drawing alternate locations for siting the
building- and mentioned that Certeral Motors Corporation are particufarly
ip-crested in an entrance off Broadway.
The Ci.tti, Planner reported that the principal
the p ro.,3erty is the fact there is no adopted
atom►ercrossing," at the raiiroad tracks —there
scheri s drawn. for accomplishing that port -:on
the persons constructing the motel have been
three alternates. He suggested, since there
he actual Sand that will emaip, nor hoar it
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t-he Ce�,jrjsS?_on approve the use in principle a
problem in connection with
design, as yet, for the
have been three alternate
of the grade separation;
requested to design the
is no way of determining
can he developed, that
t this time.
During a period of disc scion, rembers informed fir. Person of their
desire tc cooperate to assure the Caddilac agency as a continuing
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oper,n'ji-on in Burlingame but the property cannot he permitted to be
develal►)ed in any .day that will jeopardize or interfere with the highway
Construction.,
There were no communications filed nor comments from the audience.
A ruotion was introduced by Commissioner Brauner approving the use
permit to he Iicant , Mr. John L. Rector, subject to Planning Cam -
mission approval of the site plans; and the use permit to become
effective only upon approval of said plans;approval in principle does
not imply approval of aa; access to the property from Broadway, nor
to coastruction of advertising or identification signs, which shall
be processed in compliance with the requirements of the sign code.
oti. r� sel-onded by Commissioner Norberg and carried unanimously can
roll calla
The hearing was declared concluded.
CO" - NICA`IIOIdS
i, STATEM'EN OF PnLICY A IERICAN ASSOCTA 'ION OF UNIVERSITY i?'. N{MO
A communication dated ''arch 221, 1966, from the American Association of
University Women, San Mateo Branca, submitting na Statement of Policy
adopted by the group relating to conservation of open ,pave and natural
resoz mees was read and accepted for filing.
AT)JIGUR INUNUT
The meeting was regularly adjourned at 11:05 p.m., to Monday, April 11,
1966D at 8:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Join J. Byauner, Secretary
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