City of Oxford, Mississippi

Case No. 670 AMENDED

APPLICATION FOR ZONING MAP AMENDMENT

Applica·its' Names: KENNETH ASH and wife, CORALEE M. ASH

Mailing Address: 2590 West Jackson Avenue Oxford, Mississippi 38655

Address/Location of Property in Question: A total of 4.32 acres (two tracts) of unimproved real property lying adjacent to the Highway No. 6 Bypass, in Section 25, T8S, R4W, South of Jackson Avenue Extended and North of the Bypass, in Oxford, Mississippi (See attached plat).

Telephor..e Numbers: 234-1667 - W.T.Sloan, Attorney for the Applicants

234-3644 - Applicants

Interest in Property: The Applicants are the owners of the subject tracts.

Present Zoning Classification of Property: A. Agricultural

Proposed Zoning Classification of Property: R.C. Multi-family Residential

The legal descriptions of the subject tracts are attached.

Th•· owners of the surrounding properties are the Applicants, Mr. Guy H. Tidwell and Mr. William Woodward. The adjoining property of Mr. Tidwell is used for single family residential purposes. The propert es of the Applicants and of Mr. Woodward are vacant.

What ch nged or changing conditions make the passage of this amendment necessa:y?

The market demand for upscale apartments in the City of Oxford has continued to increase. Suitable locations and lands that historically have been under-used or unused are now the subject of intensive activity. The properties in question have not been utilized in the past for any productive purpose, but rather have lain idle. Pressures of the marketplace now demand that these properties be put to a reasonable use, in keeping with the surrounding area.

The subject properties are presently zoned for agricultural uses. As such, the properties are not properly zoned, in that the highest and best use for the properties would be that of multi-family residences/apartments. Due to the adjoining H.C. Highway Conunercial and R.C. Multi-family residential zones, as well as the adjoining Bypass, the properties are not suitable for any other residential classification.

What other circumstances justify the proposed change?

The access to the properties is not of sufficient width to allow the construction of a street to City specifications. Therefore, a subdivi:;ion of the properties, which would be necessary for single family residences, is not possible.

The amendment of the Zoning Map as requested is necessary to permit the use of the subject properties in a manner that is reasonable and compatible with the uses permitted and present in the surrounding lands.

What errors in the Zoning Map would be corrected by the proposed amendment?

The subject properties, along with adjoining lands, were given the A. Agricultural classification years ago. At that time and at present, the lands in the A. Agricultural zone in the area are isolated, being completely surrounded by a barrier to development, the Bypass, and conunercial and multi-family zones. An inspection of the zoning map coupled with a visit to the area will yield the inescapable conclusion that the subject property has been inversely ~spotu zoned by mistake.

In conclusion, the allowance of a reasonable use of the subject properties commensurate and in harmony with the activities allowed upon the surrounding properties, and subject to the same guidelines, would provide a fair and equitable solution, and would promote the general welfare of the City of Oxford by allowing an increase in the tax base, while not unduly impinging upon the concepts and concerns of public health or safety.

KENNETH ASH and wife, CORALEE M. ASH Appli.5,f.}ts

By: "(j .. ~"(': -1.~. William T. Sloan

Attorney for the Applicants

FOR CITY USE ONLY

Date Filed - February 25th, 1998 Filing Fee Paid $75.00

Date of Public Hearing - April 13th, 1998

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THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

THE COUNT~ OF LAFA YEITE

LORETTA P. SWATZELL and wife, SCOTI ROBERT SWATZELL

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KENNETH ASH and wife, CORALEE M. ASH

WARRANTY DEED

FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF Ten and No/IOOths ($10.00) Dollars, cash in hand

paid, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of all of which is

hereby acknowledged, We, LORETTA P. SWATZELL and husband, SCOTT ROBERT

S':"ATZELL, Grantors, do hereby grant, bargain, sell, convey and warrant unto KENNETH ASH

and wife, CORALEE M. ASH, Grantees, as joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as

tenants in common, the following described property located and situated in Lafayette County,

Mississippi, to-wit:

SECTION 25 1 TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST

A parcel ofland and an access easement in the Northeast Quarter (NE 114) of Section 25, Township 8 South, Range 4 West, in the City of Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as follows:

Begin at a Yz inch re bar set 2017.4 feet South and 990.8 feet West of the northeast comer of Section 25, ToMtShip 8 South, Range 4 West; run thence South 83 degrees 58 minutes East for a distance of 506.30 feet to a Yz inch rebar set on a fence; run thence South 0 degrees 32 minutes West along said fence for a distance of 261.20 feet to a Yz inch rebar set on the north right of way line of Mississippi Highway Nwnber 6 Bypass; run thence North 71 degrees 21 minutes West along said right of way line for a distance of 531.80 feet to a 'h inch rebar set; run I hence North l degree 07 minutes East, leaving said right of way line for a distance of 144.28 feet to the point of beginning of the herein described parcel ofland;.said parcel contains 2.35 acres, more or less.

AND ALSO: An access easement along an existing gravel driveway and lying 10 feet either side of the centerline described as follows; begin at a point that is located 2018.8 feet South and 977.7 feet West of the northeast comer of Section 25, Township 8 South, Range 4 West; run thence North 5 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds West for a distance of 47.68 feet; run thence along a circular curve for 50.14 feet, said cwve having a radius of 45.22 feet with a chord bearing of North 37 degrees 39 minutes 32 seconds West and a chord length of 47.61 feet; run thence North 69 degrees 25 minutes 19 seconds West for a distance of 83.16 feet; run thence along a circular curve for 82.26 feet, said curve having a radius of 72.34 feet with a chord bearing of North 34 degrees 46 minutes 13 seconds West and a chord length of82.26 feet; nm thence North 0 degrees 07 minutes 06 seconds West for a distance of 615. I 0 feet to old Mississippi Highway Number 6 known as Jackson Avenue.

This being the same property conveyed to the Grantors herein by Warranty Deed recorded in Book 424 at Page 564 of the records in the Office of the Chancery Clerk

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Ii:iDEXING INSTRUCTIONS: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST, CITY OF OXFORD, LAFAYETIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.

Taxes for the current year shall be pro-rated as of the date of closing.

• '1?,. llJ WITNESS OUR SIGNATURES on this, the l=Z,..... day of May, 1997.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

THE COUNTY OF LAFAYETIE

THIS DAY personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority in and for the

aforesaid jurisdiction, the within named LORETIA P. SWATZELL and husband, SCOIT

ROBERT SWATZELL, who each acknowledged that they signed and delivered the above and

foregoing Warranty Deed on the day and year therein mentioned.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL on this, the J.,$.ci day of May,

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HOll'Y Publlc s1111 or Miul'silppl Al l.110• LI)' C6mlll!Ul6n El&"lih, MIV I •• SPH OQNDEO THRU 11EJDl!1'·MARCHF.Tif, IHC.

Grantor•s Address:

430 (}ardr,n Aro>!c.

V:'ebbu'th ~ .!/1110 Phone: (60ka.9 -'i(!f,as..,,

THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED Bf:

HICKMAN, SUMNEHS. GOZA &; GORB Attomey1 at Law P.O. Drawer 668 Dxtord. HS sssss (SO I) 234-4000

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

COUNTY OF LAFAYETTE

Grantees' Address:

2590 West Jackson A venue Oxford, Mississippi 386SS

Phone: (601 )234~3644

THIS IN~TRUliENT WAS FIL~ FOR RECORO TllIS THE ~~ DAY OF ~~ 1997 t AT fl.30 O'CLOCK .M. ANO RECORDED IN BOOK=--t ___ ~~-~q:_,__....,;PAGE ~I THE a3 DAY OF , 1997.

BILL PLUNK, CHANCERY CLERK BY:~ J5~ D.C. ·: .. · .. I

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STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

COUNTY OF LAFAYETTE

KENNETH ASH and wife, CORALEE ASH, GRANTEES

,WARRANTY DEED

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For and in consideration of ten dollars ($10.00) cash in hand

paid and other good and valuable conoideration, tho receipt and

sufficiency all of which is hereby acknowledged, I, LOUISE SMITH,

do hereby sell, convey and ~arrant unto KENNETH ASH and wife,

CORALEE ASH, as joint tenants with rights of ourvivorehip and not

as tenants in common, the following described property situated in

Lafayette County, Mississippi, said property being

particularly described as follows, to-wit1

TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST,

SECTION 25: Beginning at a point that is 988 .1 feet West and 1873.4 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 25, Township 8 South, Range 4 West, Lafayette County, Mississippi and running thence N 89°57' E a distance of 502.7 feet; thence S 00°32' W along a property line fence

' a distance of 197.7 feet; thence N 83°58' W a distance of 506.3 feet; thence N 01°05' E a distance of 144 feet to the point of beginning and containing 1.97 acres and all being in the Northeast Quarter of said Section 25.

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INDEXING INSTRUCTIONS: N,E 1/4, Sec. 25, T-8-s, R-4-W.

Taxes for the year 1996 will be prorated •

Possession will be granted with delivery of the deed.

WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the / 1~ay of tlpd.

LOUISE B. SMITH

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COUNTY OP LAFAYETTE

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Thie day personally appeared before me, the undersigned

authority in and for the jurisdiction aforesaid, the within named

LOUISE B. SMITH, wno, acknowledged that she si9ned and delivered

the above and foregoing Warranty Deed on tho day and year and for

the purposes therein appearing. ~

SNORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME, this the J :J day of

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Grantor's address:

Prepared by:

Charles H. Walker 1102 Van Buren Avenue Oxford, Mississippi 38655 (601) 236-2118

Grantees' address:

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April 8th, 1998

The City of Oxford, Mississippi, Planning Commission

City Hall Oxford, Mississippi 38655

Dear Commission Members:

Re: Pending Application of Kenneth Ash and Coralee M. Ash for a zoning amendment

Please be advised that I own real property joining the property of Mr. and Mrs. Ash that forms the subject of their pending request for a zoning change.

According to my understanding, Mr. and Mrs. Ash desire to have their property rezoned in order to permit them to construct apartments. I am familiar with the construction practices of Mr. Ash and of their management capabilities, and I do not have any objection to the proposed apartments being built by Mr. and Mrs. Ash.

If I may be of further information, please feel free to call on me.

Sincerely,

4A4tL/(··.!J~u2ilQ Guy «. Tidwell 2408 Jackson Avenue Oxford, Mississippi 38655 234-3085

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What Other Circu111sl:<:1.11ces Jusl:ify the Pi:oposec.1 Change? flcc.<3.S

What error(s), if any, in.the 7.oning Map Would be Corrected by the Proposed Amendment?

Sign<:1.ture of 1\pplicaut ~~ ClJ{ FOR CI'l'Y USE ONLY

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• • ORDINANCE NO.----

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI, 1971, SO THAT

CERTAIN PROPERTY OF KEN ASH IS REZONED FROM AGRICULTURAL

TO RC RESIDENTIAL

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE

CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI:

WHEREAS, on April 13, 1998, the Oxford Planning Commission, in accordance

with public notice,· held a public hearing at the request of Ken Ash to rezone the

following described property from Agricultural to RC Residential zone:

earcel Number 1:

SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST

A parcel ofland and an access casement in the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section 25, Township 8 South, Range 4 Wes!, in the City of Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi, and being more particularly described as follows:

Begin at a V:z inch rcbar set 2017.4 feet South and 990.8 feet West of the northeast corner of Section 25, Township 8 South, Range 4 West; run thence South 83 degrees 58 minutes East for a distance of 506.30 feet to a Y: inch rebar set on a fence; run thence South 0 degrees 32 minutes West along said fence for a distance of26l.20 feet to a Y2 inch rebar set on lhe north right of way line of Mississippi Highway Number 6 Bypass; run thence North 71 degrees 21 minutes West along said right of

' way line for a distance of 531.80 feet to a Yl inch re bar set; run thence North I degree 07 minutes East, leaving said right of way line for a distance of 144.28 feet to the point of beginning of the herein described parcel of land; said parcel contains 2.35 acres, more or less.

AND ALSO: An access easement along an existing gravel driveway and lying 10 feet either side of the centerline described as follows; begin at a point that is localed 2018.8 feet South and 977.7 feet West of the northeast comer of Section 25, Tov-m.ship 8 South, Range 4 West; run thence North 5 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds West for a distance of 47.68 feet; run thence along a circular curve for 50.14 feet, said cwve having a radius of 45.22 feet with a chord bearing of North 37 degrees 39 minutes 32 seconds West and a chord length of 47.61 feet; run thence North 69 degrees 25 minutes 19 seconds West for a distance of 83.16 feet; run thence along a circular curve for 82.26 feet, said curve having a radius of 72.34 feet with a chord bcaripg of North 34 degrees 46 minutes 13 seconds West and a chord length of 82.26 feet; run thence North 0 degrees 07 minutes 06 seconds West for a distance of 615.10 feet to old Mississippi Highway Nwnber 6 known as Jackson Avenue.

Parcel Number 2:

TOWNSHIP 8 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST

SECTION 2S: Beginning at a point that is 988 .1 feet West and 1873.4 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 25, Township 8 South, Range 4 West, Lafayette County, Mississippi and running thence N 89°57' E a distance of 502,7 feet; thence S 00°32' W along a property line fence a distance of 197.7 feet; thence N 83°58' W a distance of 506,3 feet; thence N 01°05' E a distance of 144 feet-to the point of beginning and containing 1.97 acres and all being in the Northeast Quarter of said Section 25. ·

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A fraction of the Northeast Quarter of Section Twonty­Five (25), Township 8 South, Range 4 Wost, City of Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi and being described in more detail as follows:

STARTING AT A concrete monument at the Northwest corner of said Section Twenty-Five (25), Run thence south a distance of 1158.92 feet; thence East a distance of 4134.76 feet to a 1/2 11 by 1 11 steel tube on the south right of way line of Jackson Avenue Harking tho Northwest Corner of The w. P. Woodward Property; Thence south O degrees 33 minutes 21 seconds West a distance of 619.35 feet the a set 1/2 11 by 1° steel tuba marking the point of beginning of this description.

From this Point of Beginning, Run Thence south 89 degrees SJ minutes 07 seconds East a distance of 130.00 feet to a set l/2 11 by l" steel tube; Thence South 01 degreo 05 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 26.05 feot to a set 1/2: by 1 11 steel tube; Thence South 04 degrees 25 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 130. 50 feet to a found 1/2" x 1" Stool Tube; Thence North 00 degrees 33 minutes 21 seconds East a distance of 34.00 feet to the point of beginning of this description.

This property contains 0. 097 acres. All bearings are true bearings as determined by Polaris Observations.· After Adjustment has been made for convergence from the East Line of Range 3 west.

After hearing statements of the Petitioner, and considering the Petition and

information presented, including objections thereto, if any, the Oxford Planning

Commission determined to recommend to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen that the

property described above be rezoned from Agricultural to RC as requested; and,

WHEREAS, at the regular April 21, 1998, meeting of the Mayor and Board of

Aldermen, the Petition of Ken Ash and the recommendations of the Oxford Planning

Commission to rezone the above described property from Agricultural to RC together

with supporting documents was presented; and,

WHEREAS. such change in the zoning of said property is reasonably necessary

to the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare and the maintenance

of sound, stable and desirable development within the territorial limits of the City of

Oxford, Mississippi.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF

ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. That the Official Zoning Map for the City of Oxford, Mississippi,

1971, be, and it is hereby amended by changing the zoning classification of the above . described property from Agricultural to RC zone.

• • Section 2. That the above change shall be made upon the official zoning map

promptly, and the following entry shall be placed thereon uBy Official Action of the

Board of Aldermen, This Map Was Amended as Authorized by Ordinance as Listed

Below: Ordinance Number; Date; From; To; City Clerk's Signature; and Mayor's

Signature". ,

Section 3. That all ordinances, or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith,

shall be, and the same are hereby repealed.

Section 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after

the time required by the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, provided, however,

that such change or amendment made by this ordinance shall not become effective

until such has been duly entered upon the Official Zoning Map of the City of Oxford,

Mississippi, 1971.

The above Ordinance having been first reduced to writing and considered at a

public meeting of the governing authorities of the City of Oxford, Mississippi, on motion

of Alderman seconded by

---------------- and the roll being called, the same was

adopted by the following vote:

Alderman Allen voted

Alderman Antonow voted

Alderman Howell voted

Alderman Magee voted

Alderman Mistilis voted

Alderman Of iver voted

Alderman Sharpe voted

Approved this the day of _______ ,, 19_.

PATRICIA C. LAMAR, MAYOR

ATTEST:

VIRGINIA H. CHRESTMAN, CITY CLERK

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, • ·PUBLICNOTICE N'ouce 13 her®)' gMin to al par;,, .

tlos In lnierost and eltlzens ·of«;--o Iha Clly of Oxford, Mississippi,'

-, that Ken Ash has lilod an ap-pllcallon with the undersigned '

· to rezone the following do··

t scribed propetty,from_ Aglicul·­tural to RC Re~nlial: ,, · . ,...____,,_ - '_ .. ..,.... ....... ..-_.. ~-....... ~ -.... .... ~

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Saks a~pik¥at~n'~(bi11hoard Jy ,.,iti.o Oxford Pla~nfng Comr:nls· t1 slon at the Ci1)" Hau In Oxlord, j t:Ms. on March)6, 1996. at S:OO\_

r,·p.m .• at which time alt.parties /'fn" lnler'est; and citizens; Wul 00 ~

heard, allor which a recom· 1

rn~~a\l~!_l wl,!l;t,>o. ma,de J~.t!1;8 -l'MaYf!r-and Board "o\1Aldennon I .of tho City of, Oxford, Ms.. " 1 Wbich may aCI up0n tho reCorn• mondalion ol tho Oxford Plan-1

"n1(19 qomtn.ls~lo,~- wit~o~! I~! 11) .t~o.r pub)!c' hearing: P,r_ov1d~d,ib

·however, that any party ag·1

• gri,~v~d. ~l,h tho recoml!l.o(Kla)j.­,,lon 'ol the Ox/ord Planning \Commlsslon''shalllbo entllled 1Jo ~ pubJic '1!!Jlring ~e,fore t~'e, ~} -Mayor and Board of Aldermen ., ··ot ttio c11Y'of'oidorcl; Ms.~ >With· .. ~

·, due public notice thereof auer ."pubiica\loh '1oj.itio~uine.~s i:iri,"i · ·, 'vldcil 'W th'O'" OXfo'ri:fionifiO o·r-'~J. i.Ftflnant.:e.:,,-_ _., .. ·<:: • .:.;':!.e~.~4l;:?4tr:

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• PROOF OF PUBLICATION

PRINTER'S FEE$. ___ _

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

LAFAYETTE COUNTY.

Personally appeared before me, a notary

public in and for said County and State, the

undersigned

Mrs. Nina Goolsby

Who, after being duly sworn. deposes and

says that she is the Editor

Of the Oxford Eagle, a newspaper published

weekly in the City of Oxford, in said County

and State, and that the said newspaper has

been published for more than one year and

that 11/J.iu Y/illeL: ~ /h,/u -

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a true copy of which is hereto attached was

published for I consecutive

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WILLIAM T. SLOAN LAWYER

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI 38655-0913 601-234-1667 601-236-3021

March 16th, 1998

Oxford, Mississippi 38655

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BELA J CHAIN Ill

Re: Pending Zoning Change Application Mr. Ken Ash

Dear Ben:

By way of confirmation of our previous conversation in the above referenced matter, I was retained last Thursday by Mr. Ash to represent his interests in the presentation of his pending application for a zoning change with regard to a 4.2 acre, +/-, tract of land.

As I understand the situation, the application is not as complete as it could be, and might require supplementation.

Regardless of the present state of the matter, I have not had sufficient time to fully study Mr. Ash's situation. Consequently, I would appreciate a continuance of the application until the April meeting in order that I may be in a better position to represent my client's interests.

If this request presents a problem, please do not hesitate to contact me. As always, your cooperation and understanding is sincerely appreciated.

Cordially,

~ William T. Sloan

cc: Mr. Ken Ash

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Not~ce is hereby giyen to all parties in interest and citizens of the City of Oxford, Mississippi, that ~--.~K_e_n~A_s_h~~--~----~­has filed an application with the undersigned to rezone the fol-lowing described property from Agricultural to RC Residential

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\ -Said application will be heard by the Oxford Planning Commission at the ·city Hall 'in Oxford, Ms. on March' ·I 16 , 19 98 , at 5: 00 p.m.; at which time all parties in interest, and citizenS:-will be. heard, after.which a recommendation will be made to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Oxford, Ms., which may act upon. the recormnendation of the Oxford Planning Connnission without further public hearing; provided, however, that any party aggrieved with the recommendation of the Oxford Planning Commission shall be en­titled to a public hearing before the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Oxford, Ms., with due public notice thereof after publication for the time as provided in the Oxford Zoning Ordinance.

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