BM 2007-05-17 PZ
Minutes of May 17, 2007
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in pre-session at 6 p.m., and in
regular session at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, May 17, 2007, in the Council Chambers of Coppell
Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were
present:
Vice Chairman Edmund Haas
Commissioner Anna Kittrell
Commissioner Mark Borchgardt
Commissioner Dornell Reese, Jr.
Commissioner Gregory Frnka
Also present was Director of Engineering/PW, Ken Griffin; Deputy Fire Chief/Prevention, Tim
Oates; Planning Director, Gary Sieb; Assistant Planning Director, Marcie Diamond and Secretary,
Juanita Miles.
Chairman Rick McCaffrey and Commissioner John Fox were absent.
PRE-SESSION (ODen to the Public)
1. Briefing on the Agenda.
Staff briefed the Commission on the cases.
REGULAR SESSION (ODen to the Public)
2. Call to Order.
Vice Chairman Edmund Haas called the meeting to order.
3. Approval of minutes dated April 19, 2007.
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to approve the minutes of April 19, 2007, as
written. Commissioner Reese seconded; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas, and Reese voting in favor; none opposed.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1017R-L1. Tetco. zoning change
request from S-1017-L1 (Special Use Permit-1017-Light Industrial) to S-1017R-L1 (Special Use
Permlt-l017 Revised-Light Industrial), to allow for a 160-square-foot addition to the
existing car wash building for storage on 0.92 of an acre of property located at the
southeast corner of Belt Line Road and MacArthur Boulevard, at the request of R. Victor
Blood, Jr., Architect/Planner.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits. Mr.
Sieb stated Staff recommended approval with no conditions. He added that six notices
were sent to property owners within 200' of this request; one favorable response was
returned and none in opposition.
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Shawn Brooke, 329 Brush Trail Bend, Cibolo, TX 78108, was present to represent this case
before the Commission and answer any questions.
Public Hearinc:
Vice Chairman Haas opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak
either in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No
one spoke.
Vice Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Reese made a motion to approve Case No. S-1017R-L1. Tetco. zoning
change request from S-1017-L1 (Special Use Permit-1017-Light Industrial) to S-1017R-L1
(Special Use Permit-1 017 Revised-Light Industrial) with no conditions. Commissioner Frnka
seconded; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas, and
Reese voting in favor. None opposed.
5. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the AmberDoint Business Park at CODDel1. LotlAR,
Block A. ReDial. to revise the location of the fire lane to allow the previously approved
expansion of the existing Staples office/warehouse on 17.91 acres of property located at
the southwest corner of Sandy Lake Road and Northpoint Drive, at the request of Mark W.
McGraw, P.E., Hal" Associates, Inc.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits. Mr.
Sieb stated Staff recommends approval with no conditions, based upon the applicant's
agreement to the fire hydrant placement of (3) three to (6) six feet from the relocated
fire lane.
Cody Graham, Halff Associates, 8616 NW Plaza, Dallas, TX 75225 was present to represent
this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stated agreement to Staff
conditions.
Public Hearinc:
Vice Chairman Haas opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak
either in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No
one spoke.
Vice Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Frnka made a motion to recommend approval of the AmberDolnt Business
Park at CODDel1. Lotl AR. Block A, ReDlat, with no conditions, based upon the applicant's
agreement to the fire hydrant placement of (3) three to (6) six feet from the relocated
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fire lane. Commissioner Borchgardt seconded; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas, and Reese voting in favor. None opposed.
6. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-219R2-SF. Hidden Creek, to amend the
land use designation on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Neighborhood Retail and
Mixed Use to Residential Medium Density, and zoning change request from R (Retail) and 0
(Office) to PD-219R2-SF (Planned Development-219 Revision 2-Single Family) with a Detail
Site Plan, to allow the development of 78 single-family dwelling units and four common
open space lots on 18.86 acres of property located along the north side of Sandy Lake
Road; east of Riverchase Drive, at the request of Jason Rose, Haas Rose J.V.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission showing exhibits,
photos and elevations. He added that 14 notices were sent to property owners within
200' of this request, no responses in favor, and one opposed with concerns about
density, probability of renter homes and house size. Staff recommended approval
subject to 18 conditions, which he read into the record.
Jason Rose, 1207 Bethel School Court, Coppell, TX 75019, was present to represent this
case before the Commission and answer any questions, stated agreement to all Staff
conditions.
Discussion:
There was discussion about:
· Designated open space to remain as open space.
· Clarification of whether the ten feet of clear space between
the houses were from wall to wall or roofline to roofline.
· Clearance from FEMA to develop in flood plain areas.
. Density of the project.
. Impact of development on Carrollton/Farmer Branch Schools.
. Development in designated flood plain areas.
. Siding vs. masonry facing the street.
. House prices.
· Investors buying out homes for rental.
. Lot size.
. Conditions added concerning materials to be used on side
and rear elevations, 100% masonry or stucco on chimneys, if any,
and a minimum house size of 2000 square-feet.
Public Hearlno:
Vice Chairman Haas opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak
either in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. The
following people spoke:
Don Cameron (HOA Representative) - 108 Trinity Court, Coppell, TX 75019 stated
concerns about:
. Too much house for lots.
. Spacing between houses.
. Flood Plain lines too close to residential areas.
. Low value homes leading to investor owned rentals.
. Square footage of homes.
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Mike Meyers (HOA Representative) - 112 Trinity Court, Coppell, TX 75019 stated
concerns about the negative effect of the subdivision standards and traffic.
Dave Freeman - 1406 Glade Point Drive, Coppell, TX 75019 stated concerns about
the lot sizes being comparable to what is there now. He feels that the smaller lot
sizes would affect the value of his property.
Allen Knoll - 522 Country Lane, Coppell, TX 75019, was in agreement with the
concept of smaller lot sizes with low density, high quality homes and stated that
residents are willing to pay this price range. There is a high demand for this particular
type of development.
Vice Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Action:
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. PD-
219R2-SF. Hidden Creek, to amend the land use designation on the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan from Neighborhood Retail and Mixed Use to Residential Medium Density,
and a zoning change request from R (Retail) and 0 (Office) to PD-219R2-SF (Planned
Development-219 Revision 2-Single Family) with a Detail Site Plan subject to the following
conditions:
1) Amend the Comprehensive Master Plan to reflect the proposed use
as medium density residential.
2) Change street named Paige's Pass.
3) Show height of ALL wall structures on Sheet L2.
4) Indicate spacing of wall columns on Sheet L3.
5) Provide CLEAR space of 10 feet between buildings; provide exhibit.
6) Provide colored exhibit showing lots, open spaces, HOA areas, etc.
7) CLEARLY show development west of Melody Drive.
8) Provide 20' easements for utilities where necessary.
9) Provide a Drainage Area map.
10) Relocate the existing 10' inlet on the centerline of proposed Melody Drive
at Sandy Lake Road.
11) Show the two existing 60' waterlines and the existing 42" waterline - these could
be an issue with City of Dallas and City of Irving.
12) On the Water & Wastewater Plan, in the notes "Shady Lake" should be Sandy
Lake.
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13) Extend storm drain on Riverview Drive to the creek between Lots 12 and 13.
Drainage will be further evaluated during full Engineering plan review.
14) Re-evaluate the sanitary sewer through Lot 78 (provide 20' easement).
15) Floodplain should be evaluated; provide a copy of the proposed new FEMA
floodplain per Halff & Associates.
16) Remove tree from cul-de-sac on Sheet L 1
17) Provide side and rear elevations to Staff for review.
18) 100% masonry construction on any elevations backing or siding Sandy Lake.
19) 100% masonry or stucco on any chimneys.
20) Provide a minimum of 2000 square feet per unit.
21) Provide project location map on all plans submitted to Engineering.
22) Contact Jeff Curry (972) 888-1330 to discuss electric needs.
Discussion:
There was more discussion about the demand for a high quality home with less square-
footage for people who want to downsize. The chimneys constructed with masonry or
stucco. Bigger lot size than 1800 square-feet. Market demand for smaller lot size, with
low density and the demand for one story verses two story homes.
Commissioner Kittrell seconded the motion; motion carried (4-1) with Commissioners
Borchgardt, Kittrell, Haas and Reese voting in favor. Commissioner Frnka opposed.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Lost Creek Addition. Lots 1-27. 1 X-3X. Block 1.
ReDlat, (being a replat of Lot 1, Block C, Coppell Road Business Park Addition) to allow the
development of 25 residential units, recreation, open space common areas and two
commercial lots on 5.56 acres of property located along the east side of Coppell Road,
approximately 210 feet north of Bethel Road, at the request of Jason Rose, JR Rose
Development.
Presentation:
Planning Director Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission, showing exhibits.
Staff recommended approval subject to four conditions, which he read into the record.
Jason Rose, 1207 Bethel School Court, Coppell, TX 75019, was present to represent this
case before the Commission and answer any questions, stated agreement to all Staff
conditions.
Public Hearlnc:
Vice Chairman Haas opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak
either in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No
one spoke.
Vice Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
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Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Kittrell made a motion to recommend approval of the Lost Creek Addition.
Lots 1-27. 1 X-3X. Block 1. ReDlat, subject to the following conditions:
1) Tie down flood plain with dimensions on lots 5 and 6, and dedicate a
drainage/floodplain easement on plat (use exact limit of flood plain, not
approximate).
2) Rename Mulberry Lane to Heath Lane.
3) Correct the point of beginning in legal description.
4) Need all utility companies, City Engineer, and City Secretary title blocks.
Commissioner Borchgardt seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas and Reese voting in favor. None opposed.
8. Consider approval of the Park West Commerce Center. Lot 4R. Block 7 CBMC Millwork}, Site
Plan Amendment. to allow an 89,850-square-foot addition to the existing 115,170-square-
foot office/warehouse building, expansion of a portion of the existing parking and
modification to three dock doors on 9.42 acres of property located at 425 Airline Drive, at
the request of Mark Pross, Pross Design Group, Inc.
Presentation:
Assistant Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission showing
exhibits and color board. Staff recommended approval subject to one condition, which
she read into the record.
Mark W. Pross, Pross Design Group, Inc., 5310 Harvest Hill Rd., # 180, Dallas, TX, 75230 was
present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions, stated
agreement to all Staff conditions.
Discussion:
There was some discussion of colors used for the building.
Action:
Commissioner Frnka made a motion to recommend approval of the Park West
Commerce Center. Lot 4R. Block 7 CBMC Millwork), Site Plan Amendment subject to the
following condition:
1) In the event additional parking is needed, the areas designated as "future
parking area" will be paved and will contain the required landscaped islands.
Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas, and Reese voting in favor. None opposed.
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9. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Park West Commerce Center. Lot 4R. Block 7
(BMC Millwork), ReDlat, to establish the fire lanes to allow an 89,850-square-foot addition
to the existing 115,170-square-foot office/warehouse building on 9.42 acres of property
located at 425 Airline Drive, at the request of David Gregory, Icon Consulting Engineers.
Presentation:
Assistant Director Marcie Diamond introduced this companion case to the Commission
showing exhibits. Staff recommends approval with no conditions.
Mark W. Pross, Pross Design Group, Inc., 5310 Harvest Hill Rd., #180, Dallas, TX, 75230, was
present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any questions.
Public Hearina:
Vice Chairman Haas opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak
either in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No
one spoke.
Vice Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action:
Commissioner Reese made a motion to recommend approval of the Park West
Commerce Center. Lot 4R. Block 7 CBMC Millwork), ReDial. with no conditions.
Commissioner Borchgardt seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas, and Reese voting in favor. None opposed.
10. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-220R-SF-12. Alexander Court, to
amend the land use designation on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan from Neighborhood
Retail to Residential Low Density on approximately four acres of property along Denton Tap
Road and a zoning change request from C (Commercial) to PD-220R-SF-12 (Planned
Development-220 Revised-Single Family-12), with a Detail Site Plan, to allow the
development of 29 single-family homes and two common areas on 18.5 acres of property
located at the northwest corner of Bethel and Denton Tap Roads, at the request of John L.
Hawkins, Mira Mar Development Corporation.
Presentation:
Assistant Planning Director Marcie Diamond introduced the item to the Commission
showing exhibits. There were 29 notices sent to property owners within 200' of this
request, and one responded in favor. Staff recommended approval subject to eleven
conditions, which she read into the record.
John Hawkins, Mira Mar Development Corporation, 6003 Sunderland Drive, Colleyville, TX
76034, was present to represent this case before the Commission and answer any
questions. He had some concerns with Staff's recommended revisions to sideyard
setbacks on corner lots and the need for sidewalks along Denton Tap Road.
Discussion:
There was some discussion about enhance paving verses stamped concrete at the
intersection of Bethel Road and Knights Way.
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Public Hearino:
Vice Chairman Haas opened the Public Hearing, asking for people who wanted to speak
either in favor or opposition or wanted to comment on this request to come forward. No
one spoke.
Vice Chairman Haas closed the public hearing.
Action
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to recommend approval of Case No. PD-
220R-SF-12, Alexander Court to amend the land use designation on the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan from Neighborhood Retail to Residential Low Density and a zoning change
request from C (Commercial) to PD-220R-SF-12 (Planned Development-220 Revised-
Single Family-12), with a Detail Site Plan, subject to the following conditions:
1) Revise the Zoning Exhibit/Detail Site Plan to show the existing 100-year Flood Plain
line as designated by FEMA, and re-Iabel the "new" 100-year Flood Plain line as
"proposed" .
2) Revise the preliminary plat to indicate the sideyard building and fence setbacks
for lots adjacent to public rights-of-way to be a minimum 20 feet. Fences in this
area shall be limited to decorative metal.
3) Revise the western boundary of the "variable width access/maintenance
easement" to coincide with the western boundary of the existing sanitary sewer
easement. This line needs to be tied into the lot lines by bearings and dimensions.
This revision needs to be reflected on the Zoning Exhibit/Detail Site Plan and the
enlarged detail drawing.
4) Replace PD Condition # 11 with: "No fence shall be permitted to be built east of
the sanitary sewer manholes on Lot 22."
5) Submission of a complete Tree Survey/Mitigation Plan required by Sec. 12-34-2 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
6) A tree removal permit will be required prior to the removal of any trees and the
issuance of a grading permit.
7) Park impact fees will be assessed at $1,285 per lot.
8) HOA documents need to be submitted to the City for review by the City Attorney
to assure perpetual maintenance of all common areas by the Homeowners
Association prior to submission of a Final Plat.
9) Correct the enhanced paving detail to be in accordance with the Standard
Engineering Details.
10) Do not resubmit the three black and white, 24" x 36" pictures of the screening
walls similar to the type being proposed. Sheet W-1 Landscape and Entry Feature
Concept Elevations are sufficient, if supplemented with a color board indicating
the colors and materials to be used for the screening wall.
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11) Correct the lot count on the Landscape Plan - it indicates 1-26.
Commissioner Frnka seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas and Reese voting in favor. None opposed.
11. Consider approval of the Alexander Court. Lots 1-29X. Block A. Preliminary Plat, to allow the
subdivision of 29 single-family lots and two common area lots on 18.5 acres of property
located at the northwest corner of Bethel and Denton Tap Roads, at the request of John L.
Hawkins, Mira Mar Development Corporation.
Presentation:
Assistant Director Marcie Diamond introduced this companion case to the Commission
showing exhibits. Staff recommended approval subject to seven conditions, which she
read into the record.
Discussion:
There was no discussion.
Action
Commissioner Borchgardt made a motion to recommend approval of the Alexander
Court, Lots 1-29X. Block A, Preliminary Plat subject to the following conditions:
1) Revise the Preliminary Plat to show the existing 100-year floodplain line as
designated by FEMA, and re-Iabel the "new" 100-year Flood Plain line as
"proposed" .
2) Add all PD Conditions to Preliminary Plat as specified on the Zoning Exhibit/Detail
Site Plan herein revised, including replacing PD Condition # 11 with: "No fence
shall be permitted to be built east of the sanitary sewer manholes on Lot 22."
3) Revise the preliminary plat to indicate the sideyard building and fence setbacks
for lots adjacent to public rights-of-way to be a minimum 20 feet. Fences in this
area shall be limited to decorative metal.
4) Revise the western boundary of the "variable width access/maintenance
easement" to coincide with the western boundary of the existing sanitary sewer
easement. This line needs to be tied into the lot lines by bearings and dimensions.
This revision needs to be reflected on the Preliminary Plat and the enlarged detail
drawing.
5) The preliminary construction plans for Bethel Road show a grade differential
adjacent to Lots 24, 25, and 29. Prior to the installation of the screening wall and
the development of those lots, the correct grade that matches the Bethel Road
plans will need to be established.
6) Correct the enhanced paving detail to be in accordance with the Standard
Engineering Details.
7) A tree removal permit will be required prior to the removal of any trees and the
issuance of a grading permit.
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Vice Chairman Frnka seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Commissioners
Borchgardt, Frnka, Kittrell, Haas and Reese voting in favor. None opposed.
15. General discussion concerninc Dlannina and zonino issues.
A. Update on Council planning agenda actions on May 8, 2007:
a. Case No. PD-213R2-H. Lost Creek Townhomes, zoning change request from H to
PD-213R2-H with a Detail Site Plan to allow 25 residential units, recreation, open
space, common areas and a Concept Plan for commercial uses along the east
side of Coppell Road; north of Bethel Road.
b. Case No. PD-214R2-SF-9 and C, Arbor Manors, zoning change request from C, R
and SF-9 to PD-214R2-SF-9 and C, with a Concept Site Plan to allow 73 single-
family homes south of Sandy Lake Road; west of Denton Tap Road.
c. Case No. S-1108R3-A, T-Mobile, zoning change request from S-1108-A to S-
1108R3-A to allow for a wireless communication antenna to be mounted to an
existing electric transmission tower, with an accessory cabinet at the base of the
tower, located southwest of MacArthur Boulevard and Beltline Road.
d. Shadydale Acres, Lots 4R 1 and 4R2, Block C, Replat, to allow two single-family
homes along the east side of Shadydale, north of Shady Oak Lane.
e. Case No. PD-227-SF-12, Bellacere Addition, zoning change request from 2F-9 to
PD-227-SF-12 to allow four single-family homes along the north side of Sandy Lake
Road; east of Summer Place Drive.
f. Bellacere Addition, Lots 1-4, Block A, Preliminary Plat to establish lot lines,
easements and a fire lane to allow four single-family homes along the north side
of Sandy Lake Road; east of Summer Place Drive.
g. Granting Final Plat approval authority to the P & Z Commission for the Bellacere
Addition, Lots 1-4, Block A.
h. Case No. S-1216R, Cool Star Beverage, zoning change request from PD-157R6-C-
S-1216 to PD-157R6-C-S-1216R for a retail/convenience store at 809 S. MacArthur
Blvd, Suite 125.
i. Case No. S-1187R2-C, Pizza Inn, zoning change request from S-1187R-C to S-
1187R2-C to allow expansion of the existing take-out restaurant to include limited
seating, game room and party room, at 777 S. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 405.
j. Ordinance for Case No. S-1239-C, Camp Bow Wow, zoning change from C to S-
1239-C to allow a kennel with a screened outside play area located at 769 S.
MacArthur Blvd., Suite 233.
k. Text amendment to Chapter 12, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances, Section 12-
30-16. Restaurant to delete the requirement for Special Use Permits for
restaurants, unless adjacent to a residential zoning district and/or has drive-
through facilities, and to allow for the Administrative Approval of the expansion
of existing restaurants, subject to certain conditions.
I. Ordinance for Case No. PD-108R2.2-SF-9, The Reserve, Lot 11, Block B, zoning
change from PD-108R2-SF-9 to PD-108R2.2-SF-9 to allow up to 30% stucco and to
permit alternate paving materials for the driveway at 725 Penfolds Lane.
m. Ordinance for Case No. PD-221 R-HC, Duke Lesley Addition, zoning change from
PD-221-HC to PD-221 R-HC to attach a Detail Site Plan to allow an office building
at the southwest corner of the proposed extension of Dividend Drive and S.
Beltline Road.
n. Ordinance for Case No. S-1215R-C, Kountry Donuts & Cafe, zoning change from
S-1215 to S-1215R-C to allow a restaurant with drive-through service along the
west side of S. Denton Tap Road; north of Southwestern Blvd.
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o. Ordinance for Case No. S-1237-C, Da Dusty Cellar, zoning change from C to S-
1237-C to allow a convenience/retail store at 751 S. MacArthur Blvd., #505.
p. Ordinance for Case No. S-1238-C, Kegs N Cellar, zoning change from C to S-
1238-C to allow a convenience/retail store at 777 S. MacArthur Blvd., #413-417.
q. Ordinance for Case No. S-1240-R, DeVine Cellars, zoning change from R to S-
1240-R to allow a retail/convenience store and tasting room at 115 W. Sandy
Lake Road.
During the Pre-Session, Planning Director Gary Sieb advised the Commission of Council's
actions on May 8, 2007, mentioning that all above-mentioned items were approved by
Council.
B. Director's comments:
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m.
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Rick McCaffrey, Chairman
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~uanita Miles, Secretary
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