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HomeMy WebLinkAbout91-05 RESOLUTION• RESOLUTION NO. 91- 05 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DEDICATION OF A 40 -FOOT WIDE PORTION OF CITY PROPERTY AS RIGHT-OF-WAY TO ALLOW A STREET CONNECTION TO MADISON AVENUE BY THE DEVELOPER OF THE HAYS ESTATES SUBDIVISION WHEREAS, the City's longstanding policy of vehicular and pedestrian connectivity is best achieved by dedicating sufficient right-of-way to allow the developer to complete the connection of Arapaho Drive to Madison Avenue over about 115 feet of city property, and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Board unanimously recommended that the City Council dedicate sufficient right-of-way for the street connection to Madison Avenue; and WHEREAS, a second means of ingress and egress will be achieved for the proposed subdivision by this dedication of right-of-way; and WHEREAS, the connection would provide a means by which the subdivision development can comply with the Unified Development Code by removing a dead-end street that does not comply with the UDC. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS* Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby dedicates a 40 -foot wide portion of city property as shown on the attached plat and legal description to connect an unnamed street to Madison Avenue. PASSED and APPROVED this 3rd day of May, 2005. ATTEST. By G\. SG., U> •"�\iY Oc c6 s. E ;FAYETTEVILLE: t5_,ti P% ''KANS: J ".aunuo.." SONDRA SMIT ity Clerk By: APPROVED: /69AL DAN COODY, Mayor • s?65 s City Council Meeting of May 03, 2005 9/05 Agenda Item Number ,llach,$Q/J CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO To: Through: From: Date: Subject: Mayor and City Council Gary Dumas, Director of Operations Tim Conklin, Director of Planning and Development Management April 15, 2005 City Council approval to grant a 40 foot right-of-way located on City owned property south of Madison Drive to provide public street connectivity to Hays Estates. Alan u2 (4)49 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of granting a 40 foot public right of way to allow the connection to be made to Hays Estates as shown on the plat. BACKGROUND The Fayetteville Planning Commission recently reviewed and approved a proposed 18 lot, single family home subdivision on 5.45 acres. The City has a long standing policy of requiring connectivity between developments in order to provide better traffic and pedestrian circulation and to promote a sense of community. On April 11, 2005, the Fayetteville Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Hays Estates subject to the following condition: Planning Commission determination of a waiver request for cul-de-sac length. Staff recommends dedication of City property to the north for a 40 -foot wide right-of-way and construction of a city street, including sidewalks, to Madison Drive at the developer's expense. The Parks and Recreation Board voted unanimously to recommend to City Council that this street connection be approved and right-of-way be dedicated across existing parkland to connect the proposed street. This property was recently designated as parkland and the Parks and Recreation Board voted to approve the street to be connected to Madison Drive through this property. This street connection allows for pedestrian and vehicular connectivity and provides a second means of access. Without the access, the proposed 18 lots would be through Arapahoe Drive, located in Barrington Parke Subdivision. Should the City Council approve this dedication, it will be the developer's responsibility to construct a street north to Madison Drive compliant with ordinance requirements. BUDGET IMPACT None. • • RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DEDICATION OF A 40 -FOOT WIDE PORTION OF CITY PROPERTY AS RIGHT-OF-WAY TO ALLOW A STREET CONNECTION TO MADISON AVENUE BY THE DEVELOPER OF THE HAYS ESTATES SUBDIVISION WHEREAS, the City's longstanding policy of vehicular and pedestrian connectivity is best achieved by dedicating sufficient right-of-way to allow the developer to complete the connection of Arapaho Drive to Madison Avenue over about 115 feet of city property; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Board unanimously recommended that the City Council dedicate sufficient right-of-way for the street connection to Madison Avenue; and WHEREAS, a second means of ingress and egress will be achieved for the proposed subdivision by this dedication of right-of-way; and WHEREAS, the connection would provide a means by which the subdivision development can comply with the Unified Development Code by removing a dead-end street that does not comply with the UDC. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS• Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby dedicates a 40 -foot wide portion of city property as shown on the attached plat and legal description to connect an unnamed street to Madison Avenue. PASSED and APPROVED this 3rd day of May, 2005. By: ATTEST: By: SONDRA SMITH, City Clerk APPROVED: oss DAN'COODY, Mayor NORTH 610.64' z 1343 N0149'15'E ""3.56.29'E 546.07' 3'IVOS 3IHdV21f 339.93 U1 01 0 0 30' noiong�foz$gEm ,"`momg m :> ARAmx-";:g> mmt-a,"gmg -IaiNm pgmpm.,...„, ,1 pLZ`m i• mn$n`=mtIA NIIAmx B'i mfnbc3inan$a£mmim"en=-1„ -flsr p € meas Yg<.`Bmnmmhe 4.Ag mB rioi-P1`;$ 01mNomt>E Amr4 m'ig�:?8NNxgi.,mm x8'g o'"'INcia24:1'A=¢o 2014:M3ocmnomra9aj m 6g .. 6 N00'05'24'E 114.59 S00'05'24'W 11430 A 0 i EXTSO' R/W D 0 O Z rri • 0 0 • IN2NINON 313M3NOO Nld NOW 13S Niel NOW ONH)Od r m 0 s Wttev?lle ARKANSAS THE CITY OF FAYETTE:VILL.E. ARKANSAS PLANNING DIVISION CORRESPONDENCE TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission FROM: Suzanne Morgan, Associate Planner Brent O'Neal, Staff Engineer THRU: Jeremy Pate, Director of Current Planning DATE: April 7, 2005 PPL 05-1437 Page I PC Meeting of April 11, 2005 125 W. Mountain St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 Telephone: (479) 575-8267 PPL 05-1437: Preliminary Plat (HAYS ESTATE, 373): Submitted by TOM HENNELLY for property located at THE WEST BOUNDARY OF BARRINGTON PARKE, PHASE II. The property is zoned RSF-4, SINGLE FAMILY - 4 UNITS/ACRE and contains approximately 5.45 acres. The request is to approve a residential subdivision with 18 single family lots proposed. Property Owner: J.B. HAYS Planner: SUZANNE MORGAN Findings: Property: The subject property contains 5.45 acres located west of Starr Road and east of Barrington Park Subdivision. The property is zoned RSF-4. A single family lot subdivision with 18 single family lots is proposed at this location. A lot split request to create the property which is represented in this preliminary plat and dedicated the 50' right-of-way for the extension of Arapaho Drive has been submitted with this preliminary plat request. Public Comment: Staff has received comments from one adjacent property owner stating that she would prefer to see the proposed street connect onto Madison Drive to allow for two points of access. SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: Direction Land Use Zoning North Vacant; City Park property RSF-4, Res. Single Family - 4 units/acre South Catholic School R -A, Residential Agricultural East Dental Office, residential & pasture RSF-1, Residential Single Family — 1 unit/acre West Single family residential (Barrington Park Subdivision) RSF-4, Res. Single Family — 4 units/acre Water and Sewer: Water and sewer lines shall be extended to serve the proposed development. Adjacent Master Street Plan Streets: Madison Drive and Arapaho Drive, Local Streets, and Starr Drive, a Collector Street. IC:IReports120051PC Reports104-1I-051PPL 05-1437 (Hays Estate/.doc • 1 PPL 05-1437 Page 1 Right-of-way to be dedicated: Per the lot split plat requested for approval to create the 5A5 acre tract of property, staff has recommended dedication of 50' of right-of-way for the extension of Arapaho Drive and dedication for a total 35' from centerline of Starr Drive. Additional right-of- way shall be required to construct the 809.47' cul-de-sac. At this time, Staff is investigating the possibility of dedicating City property for right-of-way north of the subject property to provide a connection to Madison Drive. The Parks and Recreation Board on Monday, April 04, voted to approve staff's recommendation that the street be connected to Madison Drive, thereby allowing for pedestrian and vehicular connectivity and providing a second means of access. Otherwise, all access to the proposed 18 lots would be through Arapahoe Drive, in Barrington Parke Subdivision. Should the City Council approve this dedication, it will be the developer's responsibility to construct a street north to Madison Drive compliant with ordinance requirements. Connectivity: Connectivity is provided to the east. A stub -out is proposed to the west, and staff is evaluating the possibility of connecting to Madison Drive to the north. Tree Preservation: Existing: 9.6% Preserved: 8.2% Required: 9.6% Mitigation: Required Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of PPL 05-1437 with the following conditions: -Conditions of Approval: 40 1 Planning Commission determination of a waiver request forJul-de-sac length. Staff recommends dedication of City property to the north for afoot wide right-of-way and construction of a city street, including sidewalks, to Madison Drive at the developer's expense. The Parks and Recreation Board voted unanimously to recommend to City Council that this street connection be approved and right-of-way be dedicated across existing parkland to connect the proposed street.(lf the City Council -does -not -approve d� 51 -Au. leak se„Lnct Te.-r„e4Son. ., of Should right-of-way for the proposed street be granted through the city owned property to the north of the property, a trail easement shall be included with the access easement for White River Trail as shown in the Fayetteville Alternative Transportation & Trail Master Plan. The applicant shall coordinate these easements with the Parks Division. 3. Planning Commission determination of a waiver from 100' separation of a permanent water surface from the finished floor of a proposed structure. The Engineering Division recommends approval of the requested waiver. "i)Cgll;r,„.�1u30:440-a ll� Ylemn``. EL ppWAn IwnOa1p en r In *.or �i-- 4. A total of 12 two-inch caliper trees or a $3,000 contribution is required to meet mitigation requirements for this development. Payment or submittal of a planting plan in accordance with ordinance regulations is due at the time of final plat. 5. Parks fees are assessed in the amount of $9,435 for 18 single family units. Fees are due prior to signing final plat. K: IReporis110051PC Repons104-11-051PPL 05-1437 (Hays Estate).doc • PPL 05-1437 Page 3 6. Off-site drainage easements shall be dedicated by separate document prior to signing the final plat. 7. Street lights shall be installed or guaranteed with a maximum separation of 300 feet along all streets prior to final plat. 8. Subdivision area signage shall be permitted in accordance with applicable city codes. Signs shall be installed at locations determined by staff to indicate the future extension of right-of-way prior to recordation of the final plat. Standard Conditions of Approval: 9. Plat Review and Subdivision comments (to include written staff comments provided to the applicant or his representative, and all comments from utility representatives - AR Western Gas, SWBT, Ozarks, SWEPCO, Cox Communications) 10. Staff approval of final detailed plans, specifications and calculations (where applicable) for grading, drainage, water, sewer, fire protection, streets (public and private), sidewalks, parking lot(s) and tree preservation. The information submitted for the plat review process was reviewed for general concept only. All public improvements are subject to additional review and approval. All improvements shall comply with City's current requirements. 11. All overhead electric lines under 12Kv shall be relocated underground. All proposed utilities shall be located underground. 12. All street names shall be approved by the 911 coordinator. 13. Preliminary Plat approval shall be valid for one calendar year Additional conditions: a. cglloAI -L CAL1 eo Jj ROGJ rig tcoLeN,a4C„ L. b. S4,oJ\ Corr% bb oIL tD . a�nn;nern, misa:c.,-GacascwaQ err- Q. c. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Date: April 11, 2005 ves Required X Approved Denied 00,A4-1 I\\\ent -b-t0 The "CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL", stated in this report, are accepted in total without exception by the entity requesting approval of this development item. By Title Date K:I Repores120051PC Reparts104-11-05IPPL 05-1437 (Hays Psmreldoc • • THE. CITY OF FAYETTEVILL.E, ARKANSAS PC Meeting of April 11, 2005 TREE PRESERVATION and PROTECTION REPORT 125 W. Mountain St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 Telephone: (479) 575-8267 To: Fayetteville Planning Commission From: Jeremy Pate, Landscape Administrator Date: April 06, 2005 ITEM #: PPL 05-1437 (Hays Estates) Requirements Submitted: Canopy Measurements: Total Initial Review with the Landscape Administrator / Site Analysis Map Submitted / Site Analysis Wntten Report Submitted / Complete Tree Preservation Plan Submitted Canopy Measurements: Total Site Area , acres 5.45 square feet 237,402 Existing Tree Canopy, acres 0.65 square feet 22,746 percent of site area 9.6% Existing Tree Canopy Preserved - acres 0.45 square feet 19,531 percent of total site area 8.2% Percent Miimum Canopy -Required 9.6% FINDINGS: The desirability of preserving a tree or group of trees by reason of age, location, size or species. • The trees located on this site are grouped along the eastern boundary, consisting K: VeremylLandscape Admin(PROJECTSIPlals-2005IHays EsiateslTreePreservalionReport - PC.doc • • primarily of a dense screen of pine trees. The majority of these trees are desirable for preservation, as they provide an existing mature screen to adjacent properties. Whether the design incorporates the required Tree Preservation Priorities. • The design of the subdivision does incorporate the required Tree Preservation Priorities. Those trees being removed are located within proposed utility easements and right-of-way necessary for the construction of the subdivision. The extent to which the area would be subject to environmental degradation due to removal of the tree or group of trees. • Environmental degradation will not occur due to the removal of the trees for this project. The impact of the reduction in tree cover on adjacent properties, the surrounding neighborhood and the property on which the tree or group of trees is located. • Adjacent properties would be effected by the removal of the trees to the east; however, this existing buffer is to remain by the developer, allowing future homeowners instant privacy. Whether alternative construction methods have been proposed to reduce the impact of development on existing trees. • No alternative construction methods are proposed. Whether the size or shape of the lot reduces the flexibility of the design. • The size and shape of the lot does not inhibit the flexibility of design, as the lot :is.. being created to fit this development. A determining factor, however is the large' pond to the west. The general health and condition of the tree or group of trees, or the presence of anyy disease, injury or hazard. • The general health of all groups of trees on this site is good, without a noticeable presence of disease or injury. The placement of the tree or group of trees in relation to utilities, structures, and use of the property. • Most trees shown to be preserved are sited in good relationship to the proposed streets and utilities, to ensure prolonged preservation. The need to remove the tree or group of trees for the purpose of installing, repairing, replacing, or maintaining essential public utilities. • Some trees may need to be removed to install essential public utilities, but most will not be in danger for future maintenance of those utilities in the future. Whether roads and utilities are designed in relation to the existing topography, and routed, where possible, to avoid damage to existing canopy. K: Veremy Landscape Admin IPROJECTSIPIats-2005Ways EstatestTreePreservationReport - PC doc • • • The streets and utilities have been aligned to minimize removal and damage of tree canopy. Construction requirements for On -Site and Off -Site Alternatives. • N/A The effects of proposed On -Site Mitigation or Off -Site Alternatives. • A contribution into the tree fund is requested. The effect other chapters of the UDC, and departmental regulations have on the development design. • N/A The extent to which development of the site and the enforcement of this chapter are impacted by state and federal regulations: • N/A The impact a substantial modification or rejection of the application would have on the Applicant: • Staff is recommending approval of the submitted Tree Preservation Plan. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Tree Preservation. Plan associated with PPL 05-1437, with the following condition: A total of 12 two-inch caliper trees or a $3,000 contribution is required to meet mitigation requirements for this development. Payment or submittal of a planting plan in accordance with ordinance regulations is due at the time of final plat. K: VeremylLandscape Admin PROJECTSV'lats-2005V/ays £staresITreePreservationReport - PC.doc ENGINEERING, INC. March 22, 2005 Planning Commission City of Fayetteville 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 RE• HAYS ESTATES —WAIVER REQUEST Dear Commissioners: Please accept this letter as an official request of waiver for two development standards in the proposed residential subdivision of Hays Estates. The proposed project is a single- family residential development with a zoning designation of RSF-4. The proposed project is bound by Banington Parke Subdivision, Phase II on the east, City of Fayetteville parks property along the north, and R-1 zoned property owned by the developer to the west. The development is currently proposed with a cul-de-sac length of 859 feet, which is greater than the City development standard of 500 feet It is our understanding that the City may be willing to donate right-of-way for connectivity of this development to Madison. The developer supports an opportunity for connectivity, but requests conditional approval and a waiver of the cul-de-sac length if City Council denies the extension. The developer is also requesting a waiver to the 100 foot horizontal setback requirement with respect to the 100 -year water surface elevation. Proposed lot numbers 10-16 are not in compliance with this requirement. However, a minimum finished floor elevation is reflected on all the lake front property at elevation 1391.0. The 100 -year water surface elevation is calculated at elevation 1388.0 and the breach elevation of the dam embankment is at an approximate elevation 1389.0. Consequently, the dam will breach prior to flooding any inhabitable structures with a minimum finished floor elevation of 1391.0. Respectfully s ipp ame, P.E. 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Ik� frRt.® et eli 14 '11'111 i'll lb rC'CI ' �... _f$- tBR II I ”':I L' €N 1 tp !t 1 g® I • !HMI -"r 4 5 Hays Estates Preliminary Plat Sro YEAR --- LIMIT OF STUDY — — - Baseline Pmfle Fayetteville *.Fi outside City • PPL05-1437 One Mile View • HAYS ESTATE r ST IN .1e1/2NSHSF SUBJECT PROPERTY Overview Legend Subject Property PP105-1437 • • • • 0 0.1 0.2 Boundary '\N Planning Area spoon% 0000000 Overlay District Outside City Master Street Plan Master Street Plan » Freeway/Expressway •••a Principal Medal Minor Merial Collector • • • • Historic Celledor 0.4 0.6 0.8 Miles Tim Conklin( /' Submitted By • City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form City Council Agenda Items or Contracts 5/3/2005 City Council Meeting Date • Planning and Development Mgt. Operations Division Action Required: Department City Council approval to grant a 40 foot right-of-way located on City owned property south of Madison Drive to provide public street connectivity to Hays Estates. Cost of this request Account Number Project Number Budgeted Item Category/Project Budget Funds Used to Date Remaining Balance Budget Adjustment Attached Program Category / Project Name Program / Project Category Name Fund Name Departme City Att• ney 4 -a5 Date Finance and Internal Service Director Mayor 14 o' Date Date Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Original Contract Date: Original Contract Number: Received in Mayor s Office ENTERED Comments: • • PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes October 11, 2004 Opening: The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order at 5:38 p.m. on October 11, 2004 on site at the proposed park site on Madison Drive, Fayetteville, Arkansas by Chairman Colwell. Present: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Colwell, Eads, Hill, Mauritson, Shoulders, and Pawlik Holmes; City staff Coody, Coles, Jumper, Weber, Hatfield, Edmonston, Councilwoman Brenda Thiel; and Audience. 1. Approval of September 13, 2004 Minutes MOTION: Hill moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board September 13, 2004 meeting minutes. Eads seconded the motion. The motion was approved 5-0-0 with Colwell, Eads, Hill, Mauritson, Shoulders, and voting 'yes' and Bailey, Pawlik Holmes, Marley absent for the vote. 2. Proposed Park Site: Barrington Parke Property Owners Association has requested for PRAB to accept approximately 13 acres of City owned land into the parks system. The land is located south of Highway 45 East, between Starr Drive and Fox Hunter Road. It is immediately west and south of the St. Joseph Cemetery. See attached map. The City has owned this property for the past 18 years. The land was acquired by the City in conjunction with a court order relating to the installation of sewer mains through the property. The land is zoned R-SF4. It contains a number of sewer and drainage easements. Madison Drive goes through the southern portion of this property, thus eliminating about .6 acre and reducing the total from 13.51 to 12.91 acres. October 11, 2004 / 1 • • Arnie Glass, a representative of Barrington Parke Property Association, presented their request to transfer the property that the city currently owns to the Parks and Recreation Division. She explained their intent was not to develop the land once it is owned by Parks and Recreation, but to keep the land at a natural state. She then stated that their POA has located a grant writer to help in the search for funding for any sort of development of the land in the future. Jeff Coles spoke about the minimum level of maintenance a natural area is given. He also explained there are standards that all park land must meet as far as safety and maintenance. Colwell pointed out the land proposed to Parks and Recreation may be partly in a wet land area. Citizen A stated his opinion to be that he would like a trail developed on the property. Hill added his concern is that if development is desired, that it would take four to five years to begin due to funding restraints and the Capital Improvements prioritization process. Citizen B stated her property adjoins the property from the east side of the proposed park land. She stated her main concern was for security of the property and that she would like for it to remain natural area as well. There have been many people driving vehicles back into the wooded areas. Amie Glass stated that the majority of the POA is in agreement that the land remains at a natural state and that the POA will research funding if development is desired. Hill moved to accept the park land on the north side and south of Madison Drive into the Parks and Recreation Division. Mauritson seconded the motion. The motion was approved 6-0-0 with Colwell, Eads, Hill, Mauritson, Shoulders, Pawlik Holmes, and voting 'yes' Marley and Bailey absent for the vote. 3. Alison Jumper- Dog Park Update Jumper reviewed that three public meetings have been held and staff is working on analyzing the results of the meetings and surveys. Survey returns were excellent. Next steps include determining the top location possibilities and then hosting public meetings for the affected neighborhoods. Jumper also mentioned that staff will be posting information about the dog park on the website. October 11, 2004 / 2 4. Informational Items Edmonston announced the following events: *Skatefest 2004 at Walker Park Grinders Skate Park on Saturday, October 9 at 2-4 p.m. *1s Annual Art Walk at Gulley Park on Saturday, October 30 at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. *Fall Nature Walks at East Mud Creek Trail on Saturday, October 9 at 10 until 11:30 a.m. *Fall Nature Walks at Lake Fayetteville Environmental Study Center on Saturday, October 30 at 10 until 11:30 a.m. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Rachel Weber October 11, 2004 / 3 • • PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes April 4, 2005 Opening: The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order at 5:35 p.m. on March 7, 2005 in Room 219 of the City Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas by Jerry Bailey. Present: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Langsner, Marley, Davidson, Mauritson, and Park Staff Hatfield, Edmonston, Mihalevich, Coles, Whillock, Wright and Audience. Scout Troop 116 sponsored by Lake Sequoyah Church was in attendance as part of a badge requirement to attend a board meeting. 11. Hays Estates: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner (Formerly Arapaho Drive Subdivision) *This item was presented at the March 7, 2005 PRAB meeting. PRAB Motion was to accept money in Lieu for 18 single family units totaling $9,990. Due to connectivity recommendations from Planning Staff and Subdivision Committee, this project is being presented for an access easement across park land. Background: Planning Staff and Subdivision Committee members have recommended vehicular connectivity from this proposed subdivision to Madison Drive to the north through Madison Street Natural Area. They are requesting approval to dedicate a 40 foot wide by 150 foot long access easement across park land to make the connection. The City asked the developer to request the easement across the park land. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends allowing the proposed easement on park land. Tom Henley representing H2 Engineering stated that the developer's position in requesting right-of-way across City park land would provide accessibility to the park area by the residents of the new development. Because of the benefit provided by this access the developers do not feel they should be required to pay a compensation to the city. Tom Henley stated that the Boards approval of the proposed extension is necessary in order to have a chance at getting the project approved by Planning. He suggested that the city small section of parks land to the south of Madison could offer the city the potential to generate revenue in the future if the City were to sell those lots for building sites. Davidson added that the city could sell those lots without the street going through. April 4, 2005 / 1