PC_07-05-73_Meeting_MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
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FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Held in the Board of Supervisors Room, July 5, 1973
PRESENT: James W. Golladay, Chairman; Manuel C. DeHaven; Richard F. Madigan; Maurice
W. Perry; Elmer Venskoske; Keith Williams; Clinton Ritter, Jr.; J. O.
Renalds, III; J. W. Riley, III; H. Ronald Berg; and R. Wesley Williams.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M. He announced that the
Special Call Meeting was for the purpose of:
(1) At 1:00 P.M. of approving the minutes from the previous meetings.
(2) To call for Executive Session for Old Business - Cabaniss Application for
rezoning.
(3) At 1:30 P.M. the rezonings_of -- Duffey
Solenberger
Crim
Cavalier Scottish Inns, Inc.
Rosenberger
Smith and Elliott (Essanee)
® (4) And to review the following subdivisions -- Albin Acres
Zeiger
Cooper
Gordondale
Oak Hill
Lake Holiday
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The first order of business was the approval of the minutes of:
November 16, 1972
December 7, 1972
January 18, 1973
February 21, 1973
March 1, 1973
April 5, 1973
April 26, 1973
Mr. Madigan moved to approve the Minutes as printed. Mr. Perry seconded that
the Minutes as mentioned by date be approved as written. The motion was passed
unanimously.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
• Mr. Perry requested that the Commission move into Executive Session. Mr. DeHaven If-5
seconded the motion, and was passed unanimously.
Since the Commission was in Executive Session, Mr. Golladay offered the Press
the option of remaining in the Executive Session with the stipulation that the dis-
cussions of the Commission not be reported. It was agreed to by: The Star, WINO,
and WHPL.
DEFERMENT OF APPLICATIONS
The question was raised on how much of a delay the Commission can make in deferring
and application for rezoning. It was brought to the attention of the Members that be-
cause this was a Special Meeting, the Commission doesn!t have to act on any application
other than the one in connection with Old Business (Cabaniss Application). It was
decided that the Attorney for the Commission, Mr. Clinton Ritter, would check on
the ruling in the Code of Virginia. Mr. Ritter found that Section 15.1 - 493 read:
...Failure of the commission to report 90 days after the first meeting
of the commission after the proposed amendment or reenactment has been
referred to the commission, or such shorter period as may be prescribed
by the governing body, shall be deemed approval...
Mr. Ritter stated that a 60 day period of delay is for the Board of Zoning
Appeals in case the Board of Supervisors cannot make a decision at their Meeting.
• It was decided that if the commission was going to act on one of the applications,
that they should act on all of them. Mr. Golladay further stated that in all fair-
ness, that all applications should be acted on or none should be acted on.
NAMING OF ADDITIONAL MEMBERS
Mr. Golladay stated that he would like for the Board of Supervisors to name one
or two more members to the Commission in case of sickness or vacation. The Commission
can have a minimum of five (5) members or a maximum of fifteen (15) members.
CLOSE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Madigan moved to go out of Executive Session. Mr. Venskoske seconded the
motion and was passed unanimously.
PUBLIC SESSION
Mr. Madigan moved that the Commission go back into Public Session. Mr. K. Williams
seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously.
OLD B U S I N E S S
® CABANISS APPLICATION FOR REZONING - APPROVED
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The property sought to be rezoned is located at (1) on South side of Route 608 �A
opposite Cabaniss Subdivision and (2) approximately 300 feet Southeast of
of Route 608 (Wardensville Pike_) and Route 619 containing about 90 acres. It has a
frontage of approximately 1900 feet on Route 619 and a depth of approximately 2800
feet, and a frontage of approximately 1000 feet on Route 608 and a depth of approxi-
mately 200 feet.
The property sought to be rezoned is owned by: Charles P. and Patricia Cabaniss
as evidenced by deed from Edith W. Marple recorded in Book 328, Page 418 in the
Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Frederick County, Virginia.
It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned from Agri-
cultural (A -2) to Residential (R -1).
The property will be put to the following use: Single family dwellings. Resi-
dential buildings will be constructed for the above described uses.
Mr. Melton Harris, Attorney for Mr. Cabaniss, appeared in his behalf.
The question was raised on whether a house was situated on the property requested
for rezoning. It was stated that Mr. Cabaniss' house is at the far Northwest corner
of the property across the road from Lot 1 of Cabaniss Subdivision. There was further
discussion on where the houses will be in respect to the.Plat submitted. It was
found that there are already houses on the property.
It was questioned on whether percolation tests have been made. Mr. Cabaniss said
® that he plans to use private water and sewer.
The streets will be put in according to State specifications. They will be so
indicated on the Deed of Dedication and the streets will be dedicated to the public.
Lots are to be 100' x 200' feet at least and are located along Route 619.
No one appeared in opposition.
Mr. Madigan moved to recommend to the Board of Supervisors that they rezone this
parcel of land containing approximately 90 acres located on Route 608 and Route 619
from Agricultural (A -2) to Residential (R -1). The motion was seconded by Mr. Perry
and was passed unanimously.
OF DEFERMENT
Mr. Goiladay explained the reason for Executive Session to the people. He stated
that the Commission was trying to determine whether or not to defer the applications
for 30 days after this Meeting before the Commission takes any action.
Mr. DeHaven moved to act on the six (6) applications for rezoning today. It was
seconded by Mr. K. Williams and passed unanimously.
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• DUFFEY APPLICATION FOR REZONING - APPROVED
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The property sought to be rezoned is located 2.5 miles East of Stephens City,
Virginia on North side Route 277. It has a frontage of 258.9 feet and a depth
of 489.43 feet average consisting of 2.975 acres.
The property sought to be rezoned is owned by Maurice J. Duffey as evidenced
by deed from Jefferson M. Mason, Widower, recorded in Book.360, Page 101, in the
County Clerk's Office.
The property is desired and requested to be rezoned from Agricultural (A -2)
to Industrial (M -1).
The property will be put to the following uses: Pre - installation work on air
conditional systems, including equipment storage; cutting & fitting duct work prior
to taking it to the job.
Proposed Construction: An addition to present garage building.
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Setbacks and offstreet parking provisions: Present setback will be maintained.
Due to frontage, there is adequate off - street parking in front of the building.
The question was raised on how the garage had been used. Mr. Duffey explained
that the garage had been used as an auto repair garage. He further stated that it
was currently being used by the Miller and Bender Company where they were keeping
their duct work until they take it to the job under a temporary lease arrangement.
If this rezoning goes through, the Miller and Bender Company will have a Contract
for Sale with Mr. Duffey.
There is presently a 20 foot right of way on the West side of Mr. Duffey's
property. It is a rough-road that is shown on the survey submitted being used by
Mr. C. L. Rodgers. There is an option between Mr. Rodgers and Mr. Duffey stating
that Mr. Rodgers will have a 20 foot right of way wherever the owner (Mr. Duffey)
wanted it.
No one appeared in opposition of the rezoning.
Mr. Madigan moved to recommend for approval to the Board of Supervisors this
property East of Stephens City, Virginia, located on the North side of Route 277
with a frontage of 258.0 feet and a depth of 489.43 feet consisting of 2.975
acres from A -2 to M -1.
Mr. Perry seconded the motion and was passed unanimously.
APPLICATION FOR REZONING - APPROVED
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The property sought to be rezoned is located at Route 7 East behind Jno. S.
Solenberger & Co., INC. Property and Clarke Chrysler - Plymouth Inc. Property - West.
It has a frontage of 967.63 feet and a depth of 798.13 feet.
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The property sought to be rezoned is owned by John T. Solenberger as evidenced
by deed from Lee A. Place recorded in Book 389, Page 699, in the County Clerk's Office.
It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned from Residential
(R -2) to Business (B -2).
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The following use is proposed: Drive -In Theater.
Mr. Solenberger was asked to describe the location of the theater in relation
to Clarke - Chrysler- Plymouth.to the Commission. He stated that it was behind Clarke
Chrysler- Plymouth. He further stated that Harrington Smith had bought a tract of
land that joins Solenberger Property on the West.
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Mr. Madigan questioned about traffic problems on Route 7. Mr. Solenberger said
that there shouldn't be too much of a problem. There is to be a four hundred (400)
foot right of way before get to the property. Mr. Solenberger further stated that
he could pretty much get the cars off the road. Mr. Golladay asked how far it is
from the Eastern cross -over which the people from Winchester will have to take from
the entrance to the property. Mr. Solenberger stated that there was approximately
150 yards (450jfeet) to the start of the property. When questioned about the U-
turns, it was decided that it would have to be worked out with the Highway Department
and the State Police.
The question rose on where the screen will be situated on the property. The
screen will be at the East end of the property where it is narrow. The back of the
screen will be facing East and the part that will be viewed will be facing West. It
was further stated that the screen will not distract traffic going East.
When questioned on the car capacity, Mr. Solenberger stated that the theater will
hold approximately 300 to 350 cars at one time.
No One appeared in opposition.
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Mr. K. Williams moved to recommend to the Board of Supervisors the approval of
John T. Solenberger application of said property from Residential (R -2) to Business
(B -2). Mr. Madigan seconded and the motion was passed unanimously.
CRIM APPLICATION FOR REWNING - APPROVED
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The property sought to be rezoned is located at the intersection of Route 657
(Senseny Road) and Route 656 (Greenwood Road). It has a frontage of 745.39 feet and
a depth of 791.49 feet.
The property sought to be rezoned is owned by Harry Benjamine Crim and Freida
White Crim, as evidenced by deed from Benjamin M. Butler, et al, Special Commissioners,
recorded in Book 382, Page 133, in the County Clerk's Office.
The property is desired and requested to be rezoned from Residential (R -1) to
Business (B -2).
The following use is proposed: Garden Center (Retail) and other small service
business.
The following buildings will be constructed: Low profile type business buildings
in a colonial setting.
Mr. Butler was questioned about which road was the frontage and which road was
the depth. Mr. Butler stated that the 745.39 was on Route 657, and the 791.49 was on
Route 656.
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Mr. Butler said that the Garden Center would be like a "Williamsburg Concept." �/q
• He stated that it would not be like a shopping center. That the services would be �f�/
within walking distance from your car.
Mr. R. Williams, Administrative Supervisor for the Health Department, asked
how the Center would be sewered. Mr. Butler said that the Frederick County Sanitation
Authority would supply sewer hook -up.
It was stated that under B -2 Zoning, if land were to change hands, that any
permit uses under B -2 could be purchased and the land put to other uses. Because
of this, Mr. Golladay asked Mr. Crim if he would object to a Conditional Use Permit.
Mr. Butler replied that: (1) He was not sure that Conditional Use.: Permit would even
need to be issued, and (2) that this is not all the`land Mr. Crim owns; that he owns
roughly 55 acres in all. Mr. Golladay responded that he was not questioning Mr. Crim;
he was questioning a subsequent owner at a later date.
Mr. Ritter read from the existing zoning Ordinance quoting Section 11 -3 as:
Where permitted by this ordinance the location of hotels, motels, mobile
home parks, commercial amusement parks, hospitals, airports, borrow pits,
hog farms, sanitary fill method garbage and refuse sites, and other permitted
uses shall require, in addition to the zoning permit and certificate of
occupancy, a conditional use permit. These permits shall be subject to
such conditions as the governing body deems necessary to carry out the
intent:� of this ordinance.
• There was no further discussion to be brought up on the rezoning.
No one appeared in opposition.
Mr. Madigan moved to recommend to the Board of Supervisors to rezone this parcel
of land at the intersection of Route 657 (Senseny Road) and Route 656 (Greenwood Road)
with a frontage of 745.39 feet and a depth of 791.49 feet from R -1 to B -2.
Mr. DeHaven seconded and the motion was passed uananimously.
CAVALIER SCOTTISH INNS, INC. APPLICATION FOR REZONING - APPROVED
The property sought to be rezoned is located at the intersection of U. S. Interstate
81 and Route 627, at the Northwest quadrant.
The property sought to be rezoned is owned by Arthur R. Cooley, et al, and leased
by Cavalier Scottish Inns, Inc. This is a portion of the property acquired from
Stanley M. Cooley, et al, recorded in Deed Book 232, at Page 58, in the Frederick
County Clerk's Office.
It is requested and desired that the foregoing property be rezoned from Agricultural
(A -2) to Business (B -2).
The following use is proposed: Motel - Restaurant facility - a conditional use
permit has been granted by the Board of Supervisors allowing the construction of the
motel facility.
• Proposed construction: 200 motel units and a restaurant facility.
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Mr. Tisinger represented Cavalier Scottish Inns, Inc. He stated that the proposed )1 d
construction would be outside the Corporate Limits of.the Town of Middletown. He
further stated that the Cavalier Scottish Inns, Inc. plans to use Middletown water
and sewer and that they will be making a contribution for the service with the
Town of Middletown.
No one appeared in opposition.
Mr. Madigan moved to recommend to the Board of Supervisors for approval this
section of land located at the intersection of Route 627 and 1 -81 at the Northwest
quadrant be rezoned from A -2 to B -2 for Cavalier Scottish Inns, Inc.
Mr. Venskoske seconded and the motion was passed unanimously.
ROSENBERGER APPLICATION FOR REZONING - TABLED
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The property sought to be rezoned is located at the corner of Route 600 and Route
613 on the West side of Route 600. It has a frontage of 245.27 feet and a depth of
180 feet 41.025 acres).
The property sought to be rezoned is owned by Thomas B. & Gretchen D. Rosenberger
as evidence by Deed from C. M. Rosenberger recorded in Book 223, Page 322, in the
Frederick County Clerk's Office.
It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned from Agri-
cultural (A -1) to Business (B -1).
Uses proposed: Modern self- service grocery store.
Constructioniproposed: To be finished by April 1, 1974.
No one appeared in favor of the application.
Mr. Madigan moved to table this application for rezoning of Thomas B. Rosenberger
from A -1 to B -1 until the next Regular Meeting.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Williams and was passed unanimously.
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SMITH AND ELLIOTT
FOR REZONING - WITHDRAWN
The property sought to be rezoned is located on the South side of Senseny Road
(Route 657).
The property sought to be rezoned is owned by Carlin L. Smith and Lester A.
Elliott, doing business as ESSANEE, a partnership as evidenced by deed from Lewis
Andrew Lamp, Jr., et ux, and recorded in Book 293, Page 178, in the County Clerk's
Office. This property is presently under Contract of Sale to Real Estate General
Corporation.
It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned from Residential
(R -1) to Residential (R -2) and Business (B -2).
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• Proposed uses: (a) Approximately 172,500 square feet Commercial (B -2); (b)
Thirteen (13) twelve.ugit apartments; (c) 116 townhouses; (d) 17 single family
dwellings, all a more particularly set forth on preliminary family scheme attached
hereto and by this reference made a part hereof as if set out in full.
Proposed construction: (a) Small service business buildings in Commercial Zone;
(b) 116 town houses, 13 twelve unit apartments and 17 single family dwellings in
R -2 area.
Setback and offstreet parking provisions: Those required by the Frederick County
Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Ben Butler, attorney for Mr.Smith and Mr. Elliott came before the Commission
and requested that this application be continued. He stated that the reasons for his
requested were: (1) Mr. Smith and Mr. Elliott want to add 5.5 acres to the rezoning
application and that they would be responsible for paying for the readvertisement, and
(2) Mr. Butler wants to meet with the people from Fairway Estates to iron out any
difficulties with this rezoning. He further stated that the Developer doesn't want
to start off on the wrong foot. He felt that the people might have been misinformed
on what was happening.
Mr. Madigan suggested that Mr. Butler withdraw his application and resubmit it.
Mr. Butler said that he would like to amend the application if possible. Mr. Ritter,
attorney for the Commission, said that Mr. Butler could withdraw today and then refile
the application tomorrow. Mr. Butler agreed to withdraw the application.
• Mr. Boris Luts came forward as. spokesman from Fairway Estates. He agreed to
having Mr. Butler withdraw the application. Mr. Luts questioned on how many people
in the audience wanted to go on record concerning this matter. He asked for a show
of hands. All those present in the audience responded.
Mr. Luts requested that the correspondence from the residents of Fairway Estates
be on record as received and be included in the Minutes. Mr. Luts will submit a
letter of opposal to Mr. Berg, Secretary to the - Commission, with signatures of all
those present and then some in a day or two.
Mr. Butler withdrew the application of Mr. Smith and Mr. Elliott.
ALBIN ACRES SUBDIVISION ( FINAL PLAT) - APPROVED
This subdivision is located on Route 679 which comes off Route 522 North. It
involves Lots 1 through 7 with an impact fee of $700.00.
Mr. J. O. Renalds, Subdivision Administrator, recommend that the Commission
recommend approval to the Board of Supervisors this subdivision subject to the approval
of the Health Department and the Highway Department and the paying of the impact fee
of $700.00. He stated that everything on the plat was in line with the Subdivision
Regulations.
Mr. Madigan moved to recommend to the Board of Supevisors the approval of the
• Albin Acres Subdivision subject to the signatures of the Highway Department and the
Health Department. Mr. K. Williams seconded with a recorded vote as follows:
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Keith Williams - Yes
Elmer Venskoske
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• Manuel DeHaven
Yes
Richard Madigan
- Yes
Maurice Perry
- Yes
The motion was carried.
ZEIGER SUBDIVISION ( PRELIMINARY PLAT) - APPROVED
This subdivision is located approximately 2,000 feet west of the intersection of
Route 616 and Route 608 on the North side of 616. It contains six (6) lots with an
impact fee of $500.00. Mr. Renalds recommended approval to the Board.
Mr. Madigan moved to recommend for approval to the Board of Supervisors the
six (6) lots in this Preliminary Plat located in Back Creek off Route 616.
Mr. Perry seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
COOPER SUBDIVISION (PRELIMINARY PLAT) - APPROVED
This subdivision is located between Interstate 81 and Route 663 on the South
side of Route 663. It contains three (3) lots with an impact fee of $300.00.
Mr. Renalds recommended approval to the
• Mr. Madigan moved to recommend for approval of the Preliminary Subdivision
Plat to the Board of Supervisors. The motion was seconded by Mr. Venskoske and
passed unanimously.
GORDONDALE SUBDIVISION ( PRELIMINARY PLAT) - APPROVED
This subdivision is located along Route 670 and Route 669 North and West of the
intersection of 670 and 669 in Stonewall District. It contains 31 acres with 57 lots
and has an average lot size of 35,000 square feet. The lots are contained in Section 1
of this subdivision. The zoning of this property is A -2. There is an impact fee of
$5,7000.00.
Comments of Mr. Renalds: (1) No drainage
(2) Lot sizes should be shown
(3) No proposed street names
(4) Only some adjacent landowners are shown
(5) No topographic information
The surveyor for this subdivision is Mr. Nicely and the attorney is Mr. Randolph
Larrick. It is part of the Smoke and Clevenger Farms.
Mr. Renalds recommended approval of this subdivision to the Board with the necessary
changes.
• Mr. K. Williams moved to recommend approval to the Board of Supervisors with necessary
changes. Mr. Perry seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
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• OAK HILL SUBDIVISION ( PRELIMINARY PLAT) - APPROVED
This subdivision is located on the North side of Route 631 West of the intersection
of Route 631 (Marlboro Road) and Route 625, west of Stephens City. It contains two
(2) lots of one (1) acre each with an impact fee of $200.00.
Mr. Renalds recommended approval to the Board.
Mr. Madigan moved to recommend these two (2) lots off 631 for approval to the
Board of Supervisors. Mr. Perry seconded and the motion was carried unanimously.
LAKE HOLIDAY SUBDIVISION ( PRELIMINARY PLAT) - TABLED
This subdivision deals with Sections 6B and 8A of the Summit. It is located off
Route 522 North. Section 6B contains 100 lots, is a total of 43 acres with an average
of 12,000 square feet per lot. Section 8A contains 493 lots and is a total of 176
acres.
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Section 6B - -- (1).
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Section 8A - -- (1).
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he comments of the Subdivision Administrator:
No right of way width indicated.
No topo submitted.
No drainage plan.
Sheet 2 of 5, lot 76 unacceptable (Pipestem lot).
No adjacent property owners shown._
No provision for water and sewer - no written varification.
No right of way width indicated.
No topo submitted.
No drainage plan.
No provision for water and sewer.
Some adjacent owners not indicated.
Dimensions not shown on green areas.
Lots 5, 20, 21, 4, 22 - no access through secruity strip
to adjacent property.
Area must be platted as a lot.
Easements not on lot lines are not defined.
Lots have to be replatted - 159, 305, 410.
Plat 11 - Easement drainage or utility in flood plain.
Lot 292 - non - radial lot line.
Put in curve vicinity lot 390.
Mr. Golladay suggested that the Commission .table this subdivision until the
needed information is received.
Mr. Venskoske moved that the Preliminary Plat of Lake Holiday be tabled until such
time as the needed information is gotten. This subdivision is being tabled for the
following reasons: 1. Lot sizes.
2. Water and sewer.
3. Pipestem lots.
• 4. Topo map.
Mr. DeHaven seconded and the following votes were recorded:
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Keith Williams - Abstained
Elmer Venskoske - Yes
• Manuel DeHaven - Yes
Maurice Perry - No
The motion was carried.
SPECIAL MEETING CALLED
Mr. Golladay called a Special Meeting for July 12, 1973 at 3:00 P.M. in the Board
Room. This Meeting was called for the purpose of reviewing the Subdivision Ordinance,
Election of Mr. Williams as Vice - Chairman, (Perry wants to resign) and the resub-
mission of Lake Holiday Subdivision.
ESSANEE LETTERS
Mr. K. Williams moved that the letters received by Mr. Berg from ESSANEE be kept
in his file and that the letters not be read into the Minutes of this Meeting but
when Mr. Butler refiles, that if the letters are still pertinent, that they be read
into the Minutes then. Mr. Perry seconded the motion and was passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
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Mr. K. Williams moved to adjourn the Meeting. Mr. Perry seconded and the
vote was unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
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H. Ronald Berg, Secretary
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James W: Golladay, Chai n
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