CC RES 1992-026RESOLUTION NO. 92 -26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COIINCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 46628 FOR A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
WITH 79 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND 5 COMMON
OPEN SPACE LOTS LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF PALOS VERDES DRIVE WEST AND HAW'I'HORNE BOIILEVARD.
WHEREAS, H.M.D.I., Inc. has requested approval of a Vesting
Tentative Tract Map for the creation of ninety -three (93) single
family residential lots and one (1) common open space lot on a
132 acre site located northwest of the intersection of Palos
Verdes Drive West and Hawthorne Boulevard, pursuant to the
Residential Planned Development provisions of the City's
Development Code; and
WHEREAS, Draft and Final Environmental Impact Reports were
prepared and circulated in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act and the Planning Commission considered
the information, conclusions and mitigation measures contained
in these documents in making a recommendation to the City
Council for approval of the proposed residential project; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of
the City Development Code, the Planning Commission held a public
hearing on the environmental review of the project applications
on October 8, 1991, and held public hearing on the project on
October 22, November 12, and November 26, 1991 and January 14
and February 5, 1992, at which time all interested parties were
given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provision of
the City Development Code, the City Council held a public
hearing on March 3, 1992, at which time all interested parties
were given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the creation of seventy -nine (79) single
family residential lots, five (5) common open space lots and
related improvements, as conditioned, is consistent with the
type of land use and density identified in the City's General
Plan and Coastal Specific Plan.
Section 2: That the creation of seventy -nine (79) single
family residential lots, as conditioned, is consistent with the
City's Development Code for projects within the RS -1 zoning
district under a Residential Planned Development. In addition,
the deletion of fourteen (14) lots from the original submittal
preserved 51% of the site as open space, increased the average
size and dimensions of the residential lots, protected public
views over the site and preserved natural habitat areas.
Section 3: That the use of the lots shall be for single
family residential dwelling units, common open space and related
improvements, which is compatible with the objectives, policies,
programs and land use specified in the General Plan and the
Urban, Natural and Socio /Cultural Overlay Control Districts,
which have been established to protect existing drainage
courses, natural vegetation and extreme slopes within the City.
Section 4: That the subject property is physically suitable
to accommodate Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 46628, as
conditioned, in terms of design and density and will not result
in substantial environmental damage based on consideration of
information contained in Environmental Impact Report No. 35,
implementation of mitigation measures, which have been
incorporated into the conditions of this approval and compliance
with the City's Development Code and General Plan.
Section 5: That the creation of the lots, single family
residential dwelling units, and associated improvements will not
be materially detrimental to property values, jeopardize,
endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the surrounding
area, since physical improvements, dedications and maintenance
agreements are required.
Section 6: That the division and development of the
property will not unreasonably interfere with the free and
complete exercise of the public entity and /or public utility
rights -of -way and or easements within the tract.
Section 7: That the discharge of sewage from this land
division into the public sewer system will not violate the
requirements of the California Regional Water Quality Control
Board pursuant to Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000 of
the Water Code) .
Section 8: That the design of the subdivision and the type
of improvements associated with it are not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
Section 9: That the design of the subdivision and the type
of improvements will not conflict with easements acquired by the
public at large for access through or use of property within the
proposed subdivision.
Section 10: That the vesting tentative tract map design
provided for future passive or natural heating or cooling
opportunities in the subdivision to the extent feasible,
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Section 11: That the vesting tentative tract map does not
propose to divide land which is subject to a contract entered
into pursuant to the California Land Conservation Act of 1965.
Section 12: That dedications required by local ordinance
are shown on the tentative map and /or are set forth in the
conditions of approval attached hereto in Exhibit "A ".
Section 13: That the City Council considered the effect of
approval of the subdivision on the housing needs of the region
in which the City is situated and balanced these needs against
the public service needs of its residents and available fiscal
and environmental resources.
Section 14: That the proposed project, as conditioned,
mitigates or reduces significant adverse effects to adjacent
properties or the permitted uses thereof. The City Council
finds that social, recreational and other benefits of the
project outweigh any unavoidable adverse environmental impacts
that may occur. Due to the overriding benefits and
considerations, the City Council hereby finds that any
unavoidable adverse environmental impacts of the project are
acceptable. Resolution No. 92 -25, including the detailed
statements of overriding considerations, is made part of this
resolution, by reference, pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Section 15: That all of the mitigation measures required in
Environmental Impact Report No..35 are hereby incorporated into
the conditions of approval for the vesting tentative tract map.
Section 16: For the foregoing reasons, and based on
information and findings contained in the public record,
including all staff reports, minutes, records of proceeding and
evidence presented at the public hearings, the City Council of
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 46628, subject to-the conditions of
approval contained in the attached Exhibit "A ", which are
necessary to protect the public health, safety and general
welfare in the area.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17th day of March, 1992.
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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES)
I, Jo Purcell, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
hereby certify that the above Resolution No. 92 -26
was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City
Council at a regular meeting hereof held on March 17, 19920
CITY CLERIvyR; CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
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RESOLUTION NO. 92 -26
EXHIBIT "A"
VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO, 46628
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. GENERAL
1. Within thirty (30) days of approval of the tentative map the
developer shall submit, in writing, a statement that they
have read, understand and agree to all of' the conditions of
approval contained in this exhibit.
2. The City's fee for processing a Final Map shall be paid
within six ( 6 ) months of approval of the Vesting Tentative
Tract Map by the City Council.
3. All lots shall conform to minimum development standards as
specified in Resolution No. for Conditional Use Permit No.
158, Coastal Permit No. 94 and Grading No, 1439.
4. This approval expires twenty -four (24) months from the date
of approval of the Vesting Tentative Tract Map by the City
Council unless the Final Map has been recorded. Extensions
of up to one (1) year may be granted by the Planning
Commission, if requested in writing prior to expiration.
5. The developer shall supply the City with one brownline and
one print of the recorded Final Map,
6. Within sixty (60) days of approval of this vesting tentative
tract map by the City Council, the developer shall enter
into a development agreement or other agreement with the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes, which is completely
satisfactory to the City. The City shall have the exclusive
discretion to extend the sixty (60) day time limit and /or to
relieve the developer of the obligation of complying with
this condition of approval..
B. SUBDIVISION MAP ACT
1. Prior to submitting the Final Map for recording pursuant to
Section 66442 of the Government Code, the developer shall
obtain clearances from all affected departments and
divisions, including a clearance from the. City Engineer for
the following items: mathematical accuracy, survey analysis,
correctness of certificates and signatures, etc.
C. COUNTY RECORDER
1. If signatures of record or title interests appear on the
Final Map, the developer shall submit a preliminary
guarantee. A final guarantee will be required at the time
of filing of the final map with the County Recorder. If
said signatures do not appear on the final map, a
preliminary title report /guarantee is needed that covers the
area showing all fee owners and interest holders.
2. The account for this preliminary title report guarantee
referenced in Condition C1 shall remain open until the Final
Map is filed with the County Recorder.
D. ARCHAEOLOGY AND PALEONTOLOGY
1. A qualified archaeologist shall be present during all rough
grading operations in previously undisturbed areas to
further evaluate cultural resources on the site. If
archaeological resources are found, all work in the affected
area shall be temporarily suspended and the resources shall
be removed and donated to the City. All "finds" shall be
immediately reported to the Director of Environmental
Services.
2. A qualified paleontologist shall be present during all rough
grading operations to further evaluate pre - historic
resources on the site. If paleontological resources are
found, all work in the affected area shall be temporarily
suspended and the resources shall be removed and donated to
the City. All "finds" shall be immediately reported to the
Director of Environmental Services.
E, SEWERS
1. Approval of this subdivision of land is contingent upon the
installation, dedication and use of local main line sewer
and separate house laterals to serve each lot of the land
division.
2, If, because of future grading, or for other reasons, it is
found that the requirements of the Plumbing Code cannot be
met on certain lots, no building permit will be issued for
the construction of homes on such lots.
3. Sewer Easements are tentatively required, subject to review
by the City Engineer, to determine the final locations and
requirements.
4. Prior to construction, the developer shall obtain approval 1
of the sewer improvement plans from the County Engineer
Sewer Design and Maintenance Division.
5. Prior to approval of the Final Map, the developer shall
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submit to the Director of Environmental Services a written
statement from the County Sanitation District approving the
design of the tract with regard to the existing trunk line
sewer. Said approval shall state all conditions of
approval, if any, and shall state that the County is willing
to maintain all connections to said trunk lines.
6. Prior to the recordation of the Final Map or start of work,
whichever occurs first, the developer shall post a bond,
cash deposit, or other City approved security to cover costs
for construction of a sanitary sewer system, in an amount to
be determined by the City Engineer.
7. The sewer pump station mechanical equipment (including, but
not limited to, chambers and pumps) shall be enclosed in
subterranean vaults and adequately baffled to minimize sound
attenuation. Any above ground equipment associated with the
stations (including, but not limited to, electronic controls
and vents) shall be adequately screened from public view.
F* WATER
1. There shall be filed with the City Engineer a "will serve"
statement from the water purveyor indicating that water
service can be provided to meet the demands of the proposed
development. Said statement shall be dated no more than six
(6) months prior to the issuance of the building permits for
the first phase of construction.
29 Prior to recordation of the Final Map or prior to
commencement of work whichever occurs first, the developer
must submit a labor and materials bond in addition to
either:
a, An agreement and a faithful performance bond in the
amount estimated by the City Engineer and guaranteeing
the installation of the water system; or
b. An agreement and other evidence satisfactory to the City
Engineer indicating that the developer has entered into
a contract with the servicing water utility to construct
the water system, as required, and has deposited with
such water utility security guaranteeing payment for the
installation of the water system.
39 There shall be filed with the City Engineer a statement from
the water purveyor indicating that the proposed water mains
and any other required facilities will be operated by the
purveyor, and that, under normal operating conditions, the
system will meet the needs of the developed tract.
4. At the time the final subdivision improvement plans are
submitted for checking, plans and specification for the
water systems facilities shall be submitted to the City
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Engineer for checking and approval, and shall comply with
the City Engineer's standards. Approval for filing of the
land division is contingent upon approval of plans and
specifications mentioned above.
5. All lots shall be served by an adequately sized water system
which shall include fire hydrants of the size and type and
location as determined by the Los Angeles County Fire
Department* The water mains shall be of sufficient size ze to
accommodate the total domestic and fire flows required for
the land division. Domestic flow requirements shall be
determined by the City Engineer. Fire flow requirements
shall be determined by the Los Angeles County Fire
Department and evidence of approval by the Fire Chief is
required.
6. Framing of structures shall not begin until after the Los
Angeles County Fire Department has determined that there is
adequate fire fighting water and access available to the
said structures.
G. DRAINAGE
1. Drainage plans and necessary support documents to comply
with the following requirements must be approved prior to
the recordation of the Final Map or commencement of work,
whichever occurs first:
a. Provide drainage facilities to remove the flood hazard
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and dedicate
and show easements on the Final Map.
b. Eliminate sheet overflow and ponding or elevate the
floors of the buildings, with all openings in the
foundation walls to be at least twelve inches above the
finished pad grade.
C, Provide drainage facilities to protect the lots from
high velocity scouring action.
d. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining
properties.
e. Protect the existing wetlands area identified in the
northeast corner of the property during a 50 year storm
frequency and preserve this area during normal low-flow
conditions.
2. All storm drain facilities shall be designed and constructed
so as to be accepted for maintenance by the Los Angeles
Count Public Works Department, Flood Control Division,
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one exception to this is that the outlet structures of slant
drilled drains are to be maintained by others, pursuant to
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Condition G3. The developer shall provide all necessary
easements associated with the above referenced storm drain
facilities.
3. All storm drain facilities shall be designed, constructed
and maintained in compliance with applicable requirements of
the California Clean Water Act.
4. The City shall form a maintenance district, consisting of
the residential property owners within the tract, to cover
the maintenance costs associated with all drainage outlet
structures that carry storm water generated by, or passing
through, the residential areas on the site to the ocean.
5. If it is found that the on -site swale near the southern
boundary of the project site has inadequate capacity to
handle upstream and project site flows during a 50 year
storm, the swale shall be improved to handle these flows
prior to issuance of project building permits.
6. In accordance with Section 1601 and 1602
Fish and Game Code, the State Department
350 Golden Shore, Long Beach, California
(310) 4 3 5 - 7 7 41, shall be notified prior
work within any natural drainage courses
project.
of the California
of Fish and Game,
90802, telephone
to commencement of
affected by this
7. All drainage swales and any other on -grade drainage
facilities, including gunite, shall be of an earth tone
color and shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of
Environmental Services.
8. It shall be the responsibility of each property owner to
maintain and prevent obstruction of all at -grade bench
drains located on their residential lot.
H. STREETS
1. Prior to recordation of the Final Map or commencement of
work, whichever occurs first, the developer shall post a
bond, cash deposit, or other City approved security to cover
costs for the full improvement of all proposed on -site and
off -site streets and related improvements, in an amount to
be determined by the Director of Public Works.
2. The proposed on -site streets shall be public and designed to
the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works, pursuant
to the following specifications:
a. "A" Street, between Hawthorne Boulevard and "B" Street,
shall be 66 feet in width, from flow line to flow line.
On- street parking shall be prohibited. Parkway width
shall be a minimum of 10 feet on each side. The total
right -of -way width shall be 86 feet.
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b. "A" Street, between "B" Street and the east side of
the off - street parking area, shall be twenty -six (26)
feet in width, from flow-line to flow -line. On- street
parking shall be prohibited, except as provided in
Condition H2c. The total right -of -way width shall be
f ifty (50) f eet . The roadway shall be placed as far to
the east side of the right -of -way as possible adjacent
to the rear property lines of Lots 6 through 14 to
increase the linear distance between the roadway and the
top of the bluff.
C. An on- street public parking area shall be provided on
the landward side of "A" Street between Lots 20 and 22,
and between Lots 24 and 26. Each parking area shall be
at the same grade as the roadway, shall contain a
minimum of six (6) parking spaces and one space in each
area shall be reserved for handicapped use. The design
of the on- street parking area shall be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Public Works.
d. An off - street public parking area shall be provided in
the northwest portion of Lot 82, on the seaward side of
"A" Street, and shall contain twenty -f ive ( 2 5 ) parking
spaces.
e. "A" Street, between the east side of the off- street
parking area and Palos Verdes Drive West shall be
thirty -six (36) feet in width from flow line to flow
line. On street parking shall be provided on the north
side of the street. The design of the parking shall be
reviewed and approved by the Director of Public Works.
The total right-of-way width shall be fifty (50) feet .
f. Parking in the off - street lot referenced in Condition
H2d and the on- street areas referenced in Conditions
H2c, H2e and H4 shall be prohibited after dusk.
g "B" Street, "C" Street, "D" Street and "E" Street shall
be thirty-four (34) f eet in width, measured from flow-
line to flow-line. Parkway width shall be a minimum of
eight (8) feet on each side. The total right-of-way
width shall be fifty (50) feet . On- street parking shall
be prohibited on that section of "C" Street between "A"
Street and "B" Street and along the entire length of "D"
Street.
h. All streets shall have a vertical type curb. The
landowner may request roll type curbs, subject to the
review and approval of the Director of Public Works.
i. Sidewalks, where required, shall be concrete, a minimum
of f our (4) f eet wide, located f our (4) f oot behind the
flow-line.
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j. Handicapped access ramps which conform to all
standards and specifications in Title 24 of the Uniform
Building Code and equestrian ramps to be reviewed by the
Trails Committee shall be provided at all locations
where public trails intersect with streets in or
adjacent to the subject development.
k. Cul -de -sacs shall be designed to the specifications of
the Director of Public Works.
1. Street and traffic signs shall be placed at all
intersections and /or corners as specified by the
Director of Public Works, conform to City Standards and
be shown on a signage and striping plan to be attached
to the street plans.
M, Except for the intersections of "A" Street and Palos
Verdes Drive West, as required by the Director of Public
Works, no street lights shall be permitted within the
tract.
n. All proposed streets shall be designed in substantially
the same alignment as shown on the approved Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No, 46628.
3. The developer shall post a security, bond or cash deposit
acceptable to the City in an amount to be determined by the
Director of Public Works to cover the cost of re- signalizing
and re- constructing, if necessary, the intersection of
Hawthorne Boulevard and Palos Verdes Drive West as a four -
way intersection.
4. The developer shall construct a vehicular turn -out and
parking area on the west side of Palos Verdes Drive West,
just north of the intersection with Rue Beaupre, to
accommodate a minimum of five (5) parking spaces. The
design of the turn -out shall be reviewed and approved by the
Director of Public Works.
5. The developer shall be responsible for repairs to any City
streets which may be damaged during development of the
tract. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the developer
shall post a bond, cash deposit or City approved security,
in an amount sufficient to cover the costs to repair any
damage to City streets and related structures as a result of
this project.
6. The developer shall pay traffic impact fees in an amount
determined by the Director of Public Works upon the
completion of all on -site public improvements, including,
but not limited to, streets, drainage and utility
improvements.
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7. Unless already dedicated to
shall dedicate to the City
Verdes Drive West., A note
the Final Map.
I. UTILITIES
the City, the developer
vehicular access rights to Palos
to this effect shall be placed on
All utilities to and on the lots shall be provided
underground, including cable television, telephone,
electrical, gas and water. All necessary permits shall be
obtained for their installation. Cable television shall
connect to the nearest trunk line at the developer's
expense.
J. GEOLOGY
1. Prior to recordation of the Final Map or commencement of
work, whichever occurs first, a bond, cash deposit, or
combination thereof, shall be posted to cover costs for any
geologic hazard abatement in an amount to be determined by
the City Engineer.
2. Prior to recordation of the final map or prior to
commencement of work whichever occurs first, a bond, cash
deposit , or other City approved security, shall be posted
to cover the costs of grading in an amount to. be determined
by the City Engineer.
K. EASEMENTS
1. Easements shall not be granted or recorded within areas
proposed to be granted, dedicated, or offered for dedication
or other easements until after the Final Map is filed with
the County Recorder, unless such easements are subordinated
to the proposed grant or dedication. If easements are
granted after the date of tentative approval, a
subordination must be executed by the easement holder prior
to the filing of the Final Map.
2. The developer shall construct a Class II, painted bike lane,
within the public right -of -way along the length of the
project's frontage on Palos Verdes Drive West between the
north property boundary and Hawthorne Boulevard.
3. The developer shall construct a Class I, paved bike lane,
within the public parkway along the length of the project's
frontage on Palos Verdes Drive West between Hawthorne
Boulevard and the south property boundary.
4. The developer shall construct a public pedestrian /equestrian
- trail, a minimum of 6 feet in width, within the public
parkway along the entire length of the project's frontage on
Palos Verdes Drive West.
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5. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, record on the Final Map and construct a continuous
eight (8) foot wide Class I bicycle trail within the parkway
along the seaward side of "A" Street beginning at the north
entrance on Palos Verdes Drive West and ending at the south
entrance at Hawthorne Boulevard.
6. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, record on the Final Map and construct a four (4)
foot wide pedestrian trail within a ten (10) foot wide
public pedestrian trail easement beginning at the Seascape
Trail in the Lunada Point development, along the bluff top
to the Interpretive Center Trail on the Interpretive Center
property.
7. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, record on the Final Map and construct a continuous
four (4) foot wide pedestrian trail within the parkway along
the seaward side of "A" Street beginning at the southwest
corner of the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive West and
Hawthorne Boulevard and connecting with the bluff top
pedestrian trail referenced in Condition K6. The pedestrian
trail shall be located on the seaward side of the bicycle
trail referenced in Condition K5.
81 The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, record on the Final Map and construct a four (4)
foot wide public pedestrian trail within a 40 foot wide
access easement between Lots 19 and 20, connecting "B"
Street to open space Lot 82.
9. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes and record on the Final Map a 40 foot wide wildlife
access easement between Lots 26 and 27, connecting "A"
Street and "B" Street. The developer shall fence and
landscape the easement with native plant materials, subject
to the review and approval of the project biologist.
10. The developer shall be responsible for the construction of
all public trails specified in Conditions K2, K3, K4, K5,
K61 K7 and K8 and shall provide a bond or other money surety
for the construction of such public trails, in an amount to
be determined by the Director of Public Works. Construction
of said trails shall coincide with the project grading
activity and shall be completed upon certification of rough
grading. Dedication of the public trails shall occur at the
time that the Final Map is recorded.
11. All easements are subject to review by the City Engineer to
determine the final locations and requirements.
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L. SURVEY MONUMENTATION
1. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, a bond, cash deposit,
or combination thereof, shall be posted to cover costs to
establish survey monumentation, in an amount to be
determined by the City Engineer.
2* Within twenty-four (24) months from the date of filing the
Final Map, the developer shall set remaining required survey
monuments and center line tie points and furnish the center
line tie notes to the City Engineer.
3. All lot corners shall be referenced with permanent survey
markers in accordance with City Municipal Code.
M. STREET NAMES AND NUMBERING
1. Any street names and house numbering plans shall be provided
to the City by the developer for approval by the City
Engineer.
2. The north and south portions of "A" Street shall have street
names that are clearly different from each other, and may
not include only a reference to direction (i.e. North "A"
Street and South "A" Street).
N. PARK DEDICATION
1. At the time of recordation of the Final Map, the developer
shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes all common
open space, including Lots 80, 81, 82, 83 and 84. This
parkland dedication shall be accepted by the City in lieu of
payment of a park dedication fee.
O. RELATED APPLICATIONS
1. This approval is conditioned upon compliance with all
conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 158,
Coastal Permit No. 94, Grading Application No. 1439 and
Environmental Impact Report No. 35,
2. This approval is conditioned upon compliance with all
mitigation measures contained in Environmental Impact Report
No. 35, which are herein incorporated as conditions of
approval of this permit.
P. MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
1. All costs associated with implementation of the Mitigation
Monitoring Program shall be the responsibility of the
developer.
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