05-02-2012 Regional Planning Regular Meeting Packet
Hall County Regional
Planning Commission
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Regular Meeting Packet
Commission Members:
John Amick Hall County
Karen Bredthauer Grand Island Vice Chairperson
Julie Connelly Grand Island
Scott Eriksen Grand Island
Mark Haskins Hall County
Bill Hayes Doniphan
Dennis McCarty Grand Island
Jaye Monter Cairo
Pat O’Neill Hall County Chairperson
Deb Reynolds Hall County
Leslie Ruge Alda Secretary
Don Snodgrass Wood River
Regional Planning Director: Chad Nabity
Technician:
Edwin Maslonka
Secretary:
Rose Woods
6:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East First Street
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Call to Order
Roll Call
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for
Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively
without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study
session, notification of the date will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve
time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will
be speaking.
DIRECTOR COMMUNICATION
This is an opportunity for the Director to comment on current events, activities, and issues of interest to
the commission.
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Regular Meeting
Item A1
May Agenda
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA AND NOTICE OF MEETING
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers — Grand Island
1. Call to Order.
This is a public meeting subject to the open meetings laws of the State
of Nebraska. The requirements for an open meeting are posted on the
wall in this room and anyone who would like to find out what those are
is welcome to read through them.
2. Minutes of April 4, 2012.
3.Request Time to Speak
4.Public Hearing – Rezone - A request to rezone properties located west of
Jay Street and north of Capital Avenue. From R1 Suburban Residential Zone
to R2 Low Density Residential Zone, in the City of Grand Island. (C-14-
2012GI)
5.Public Hearing – Rezone - A request to rezone properties located north of
Texas Ave and south of Arizona Avenue. From R1 Suburban Residential
Zone to R2 Low Density Residential Zone, in the City of Grand Island. (C-15-
2012GI)
6.Final Plat - Woodland Park 12th, located north of Capital Ave., and west of
Jay St., in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. Consisting of 8.63 acres and
(32 Lots).
7.Preliminary Plat – Woodland Park 13th, located north of Texas Ave., and
south of Arizona Ave., in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. Consisting of
5.79 acres and (20 Lots).
Final Plat – Woodland Park 13th, located north of Texas Ave., and
south of Arizona Ave., in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. Consisting of
5.79 acres and (20 Lots).
8.Final Plat – Westwood Park 12th, located west of Sandalwood Drive and
north of Potash Hwy., in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. Consisting of
8.765 acres and (26 Lots).
9.Vacate - Bellamy 2nd Subdivision.
10.Final Plat - Bellamy 3rd Subdivision, located south of U.S. Hwy 2 and west
of West Bella Vista in Hall County, Nebraska, consisting of 3.74 acres and (1
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Lot).
11.Planning Director’s Report
12.Next Meeting June 6, 2012
13.Adjourn
PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is open to the public, and a current agenda is on file at the office of the Regional
Planning Commission, located on the second floor of City Hall in Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Regular Meeting
Item E1
April Meeting Minutes
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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THE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION OF HALL COUNTY, GRAND ISLAND,
WOOD RIVER AND THE VILLAGES OF ALDA, CAIRO, AND DONIPHAN,
NEBRASKA
Minutes
for
April 4, 2012
The meeting of the Regional Planning Commission was held Wednesday, April 4,
2012, in the Community Meeting Room - City Hall – Grand Island, Nebraska. Notice
of this meeting appeared in the "Grand Island Independent" March 24, 2012.
Present:Bill Hayes Leslie Ruge
Karen Bredthauer Pat O’Neill
Deb Reynolds Mark Haskins
Scott Eriksen Dennis McCarty
Absent:John Amick, Julie Connelly, Don Snodgrass
Other:
Staff:Chad Nabity, Rose Woods
Press:
1.Call to order.
Chairman O’Neill called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. He stated that this
was a public meeting subject to the open meetings laws of the State of
Nebraska. He noted that the requirements for an open meeting were posted
on the wall in the room and easily accessible to anyone who may be interested
in reading them.
2. Minutes of March 7, 2012 meeting.
A motion was made by Bredthauer to approve the meeting minutes and
seconded by Reynolds to approve the Minutes of the March 7, 2012 meeting
as mailed.
The motion carried with 8 members present and 8 voting in favor (McCarty,
O’Neill, Ruge, Bredthauer, Hayes, Eriksen, Reynolds and Haskins) and no
member present abstaining.
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3. Request Time to Speak.
Ron Depue, 308 N Locust, Grand Island.
Keith Marvin, PO Box 410, David City.
Kelly Rafferty, 717 W Anna, Grand Island.
4. Public Hearing - Concerning adoption of a blight and substandard Area No. 9. This
property is located between Capital Avenue and State Street and US Hwy 281 and
Webb Road in the City of Grand Island. (C-13-2012GI)
O’Neill opened the Public Hearing.
Nabity explained, Gordman Grand Island LLC commissioned a Blight and Substandard
Study for Proposed Redevelopment Area No. 9 to be prepared by Marvin Planning
Consultants of David City, Nebraska. The study area includes approximately 72 acres
referred to as CRA Area No. 9. The study focused on property bounded by Capital
Avenue on the north, Webb Road on the east, State Street to the south and U.S.
Highway 281 on the west in northwest Grand Island. On March 26, 2012, Council
referred the study to the Planning Commission for its review and recommendation.
Ron DePue and Keith Marvin representing Gordman Grand Island LLC spoke in favor
of the designation and answered Planning Commission questions about the study.
Kelly Rafferty, representing the Equity Investment Group owners of a building at the
south end of the study area, spoke in favor of the declaration. No members of the
public spoke in opposition to this item.
The Regional Planning Commission concluded that the area in question meets the
definition of blighted and substandard and supports such conclusion with findings
of fact. They recommend approval of the declaration as blighted and substandard
based on the facts presented, identified and discussed at their meeting.
O’Neill closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Bredthauer and seconded by Hayes to recommend approval of
the Substandard and Blighted Area Designation for Redevelopment Area No. 9 in
Grand Island, Nebraska Study as presented based on the study prepared for Gordman
Grand Island LLC by Marvin Planning Consultants.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with 8 members present (McCarty,
O’Neill, Ruge, Hayes, Reynolds, Haskins, Eriksen, Bredthauer) voting in favor.
5. Planning Director’s Report
Nabity stated Karen Bredthauer received the Appointed Officials award at the NPZA
conference held March 30, 2012.
6. Next Meeting May 2, 2012
7. Adjourn
Vice Chair Bredthauer adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
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Leslie Ruge, Secretary
by Rose Woods
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Regular Meeting
Item F1
Public Hearing - Rezone C-14-2012GI
Rezone from R1 Suburban Residential Zone to R2 Low Density Residential Zone
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Agenda Item #4
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION:
April 10, 2012
SUBJECT:Zoning Change (C-14-2012GI)
PROPOSAL:To rezone approximately 2.86 acres of land east of Independence
Avenue along Idaho Avenue south of Vermont Avenues including lots 5 and 6 of
Woodland Park 11th subdivision, from R1 Suburban Density Residential to R2 Low
Density Residential, in the City of Grand Island. The purpose of this rezoning request is
to allow the subdivision of this property in a manner that is consistent with the current
market conditions.
OVERVIEW:
Site Analysis
Current zoning designation:R1-Suburban Density Residential.
Permitted and conditional uses:R1 - Agricultural uses, recreational uses and
residential uses at a density of 4 dwelling units per
acre.
Comprehensive Plan Designation:Designated for future low to medium residential
development.
Existing land uses.Vacant
Adjacent Properties Analysis
Current zoning designations:South and East: LLR-Large Lot Residential,
North and West: R2-Low Density Residential
Permitted and conditional uses:LLR- Agricultural uses, recreational uses and
residential uses at a density of 2 dwelling units per
acre. R2- Agricultural uses, recreational uses and
residential uses at a density of 7 dwelling units per
acre.
Comprehensive Plan Designation:North, South, East and West: Designated for
future low to medium density residential
development.
Existing land uses:North: Residential subdivision zoned R2
East: Residential Subdivision Zoned LLR ½ acre
lots
South: Church
West: Vacant property zoned R2
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EVALUATION:
Positive Implications:
Consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan: The subject property is
designated for low to medium density residential redevelopment (typically R1 to R3).
Accessible to Existing Municipal Infrastructure: City water and sewer services are
available to service the rezoning area.
Infill Development: This subdivision will fill in a hole within the existing development
along Independence Avenue north of Capital Avenue.
Monetary Benefit to Applicant: Would allow the applicant to develop and sell this
property.
Allows for construction of desired housing type at higher densities: The proposed
rezoning would allow for a slight increase in density while still allowing single family
detached housing with attached 3 car garages. This is allowable with the reduced
side yard setbacks.
Negative Implications:
Changes the Neighborhood: The houses surrounding this field will have neighbors
backing onto them.
Will increase the traffic on Independence Ave: Any development along this stretch of
road is likely to increase traffic. The proposed houses on this property will generate
an average of 10 trips per day per household.
Other Considerations
This proposal is consistent with the 2004 comprehensive plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Grand Island City
Council change the zoning on the this site from R1-Suburban Density Residential to
R2-Low Density Residential as requested and shown on the attached map.
___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director
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April 20, 2012
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Rezoning – Change of Zoning. Rezone request changing property from
R1 Suburban Residential Zone to R2 Low Density Residential, located in the
City of Grand Island.
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is
herewith submitted a rezone request to the Grand Island Zoning Map from R1
Suburban Residential Zone to R2 Low Density Residential, located in part of the
West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W1/2, SE1/4) of Section Two (2), Township
Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island,
in Hall County Nebraska. As shown on the enclosed map.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this
zoning change at the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on May 2, 2012 in
the Council Chambers located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
cc: City Clerk
City Attorney
City Public Works
City Building Department
City Utilities
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 8, 12, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Regular Meeting
Item F2
Public Hearing - C-15-2012GI
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Agenda Item #5
PLANNING DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION TO REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION:
April 10, 2012
SUBJECT:Zoning Change (C-15-2012GI)
PROPOSAL:To rezone approximately 5.789 acres of land east of Independence
Avenue along New Mexico Avenue, from R1 Suburban Density Residential to R2 Low
Density Residential, in the City of Grand Island. The purpose of this rezoning request is
to allow the subdivision of this property in a manner that is consistent with the current
market conditions.
OVERVIEW:
Site Analysis
Current zoning designation:R1-Suburban Density Residential.
Permitted and conditional uses:R1 - Agricultural uses, recreational uses and
residential uses at a density of 4 dwelling units per
acre.
Comprehensive Plan Designation:Designated for future low to medium residential
development.
Existing land uses.Vacant
Adjacent Properties Analysis
Current zoning designations:North: LLR-Large Lot Residential,
South: R2-Low Density Residential
East and West: R1-Suburban Density Residential.
Permitted and conditional uses:LLR- Agricultural uses, recreational uses and
residential uses at a density of 2 dwelling units per
acre. R1- Agricultural uses, recreational uses and
residential uses at a density of 4 dwelling units per
acre. R2- Agricultural uses, recreational uses and
residential uses at a density of 7 dwelling units per
acre.
Comprehensive Plan Designation:North, South, East and West: Designated for
future low to medium density residential
development.
Existing land uses:North: Residential subdivision (1/2 acre lots)
East: Northwest High School
South: Residential subdivision low density
residential lots (Same R2 Zoning)
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EVALUATION:
Positive Implications:
Consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan: The subject property is
designated for low to medium density residential redevelopment (typically R1 to R3).
Accessible to Existing Municipal Infrastructure: City water and sewer services are
available to service the rezoning area.
Infill Development: This subdivision will fill in a hole within the existing development
along Independence Avenue north of Capital Avenue.
Monetary Benefit to Applicant: Would allow the applicant to develop and sell this
property.
Allows for construction of desired housing type at higher densities: The proposed
rezoning would allow for a slight increase in density while still allowing single family
detached housing with attached 3 car garages. This is allowable with the reduced
side yard setbacks.
Negative Implications:
Changes the Neighborhood: The houses surrounding this field will have neighbors
backing onto them.
Will increase the traffic on Independence Ave: Any development along this stretch of
road is likely to increase traffic. The proposed houses on this property will generate
an average of 10 trips per day per household.
Other Considerations
This proposal is consistent with the 2004 comprehensive plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Regional Planning Commission recommend that the Grand Island City
Council change the zoning on the this site from R1-Suburban Density Residential to
R2-Low Density Residential as requested and shown on the attached map.
___________________ Chad Nabity AICP, Planning Director
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April 20, 2012
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Rezoning – Change of Zoning. Rezone request changing property from
R1 Suburban Residential Zone to R2 Low Density Residential, located in the
City of Grand Island.
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is
herewith submitted a rezone request to the Grand Island Zoning Map from R1
Suburban Residential Zone to R2 Low Density Residential, located in part of the
West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W1/2, SE1/4) of Section Two (2), Township
Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Grand Island,
in Hall County Nebraska. As shown on the enclosed map.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this
zoning change at the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on May 2, 2012 in
the Council Chambers located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
cc: City Clerk
City Attorney
City Public Works
City Building Department
City Utilities
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 8, 12, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Regular Meeting
Item M1
Final Plat Woodland Park 12th Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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April 20, 2012
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Final Plat – Woodland Park 12th Subdivision
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is herewith
submitted a final plat of Woodland Park 12th Subdivision, located in the City of Grand Island,
in Hall County Nebraska.
This final plat of Woodland Park 12th proposes to create 32 lots on a tract of land consisting
of Lot 7 of Woodland Park 11th Subdivision in the City of Grand Island, Located in Part of the
West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W1/2, SE1/4) of Section Two (2), Township Eleven (11)
North, Range Ten (10) in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, said tract containing 8.63
acres.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this final plat at
the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on May 2, 2012 in the Council Chambers
located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
Cc: City Clerk
City Attorney
City Public Works
City Building Department
City Utilities
Manager of Postal Operations
Olsson Associates
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 8, 12, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Regular Meeting
Item M2
Preliminary & Final Plat Woodland Park 13th Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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April 20, 2012
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Preliminary Plat – Woodland Park 13th Subdivision
Final Plat – Woodland Park 13th Subdivision
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is
herewith submitted a Preliminary Plat and a Final Plat of Woodland Park 13th
Subdivision, located in the City of Grand Island, in Hall County Nebraska.
This final plat of Woodland Park 13th proposes to create 20 lots on a tract of land,
located in Part of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W1/2, SE1/4) of Section
Two (2), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) in the City of Grand Island,
Nebraska, said tract containing 5.79 acres.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this
final plat at the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on May 2, 2012 in the
Council Chambers located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
Cc: City Clerk
City Attorney
City Public Works
City Building Department
City Utilities
Manager of Postal Operations
Olsson Associates
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 8, 12, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Regular Meeting
Item M3
Final Plat Westwood Park 12th Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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April 20, 2012
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Final Plat – Westwood Park 12th Subdivision
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is
herewith submitted a final plat of Westwood Park12th Subdivision, located in the
City of Grand Island, in Hall County Nebraska.
This final plat proposes to create 26 lots on a tract of land comprising all of Lots
One (One) thru Twenty One (21), Westwood Park Eleventh Subdivision located in a
part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW1/4 SE1/4) of Section
Fourteen (14), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 6th P.M. in
the City of Grand Island Hall County, Nebraska, said tract containing 8.765 acres.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this
final plat at the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on May 2, 2012 in the
Council Chambers located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
Cc: City Clerk
City Attorney
City Public Works
City Building Department
City Utilities
Manager of Postal Operations
Rockwell and Associates LLC
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 8, 12, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Regular Meeting
Item M4
Vacate Bellamy 2nd Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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May 3, 2012
Pam Lancaster, Chair
and Members of the Board
121 S Pine
Grand Island NE 68801
Dear Chairperson and Members of the Board:
RE: Vacate Subdivision – Bellamy’s Second Subdivision, located in the NW ¼, of
Section 23 T 12N, R 12 W, in Hall County, Nebraska.
The owners of the above referenced subdivision have requested that the County Board
consider vacating said subdivision. The purpose of this request is to allow the property
to be resubdivided into a larger lot for the residence.
A subdivision of the new lot has been submitted as Bellamy’s Third Subdivision and is
before the board for approval pending approval of a resolution to vacate the original
Bellamy’s Second Subdivision. The County will retain all easements and right-of-way
dedicated with the original subdivision.
Yours truly,
Chad Nabity AICP
Planning Director
cc:Hall County Clerk
Hall County Attorney
Hall County Public Works
Hall County Building Department
Jamie Blodgett
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Hall County Regional Planning
Commission
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Regular Meeting
Item M5
Bellamy 3rd Subdivision
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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April 20, 2012
Dear Members of the Board:
RE: Final Plat – Bellamy’s Third Subdivision
For reasons of Section 19-923 Revised Statues of Nebraska, as amended, there is herewith
submitted a final plat of Bellamy’s Third Subdivision, in Hall County Nebraska.
This final plat proposes to create 1 lot on a tract of land comprising of Lot Five (5), Bellamy’s
First Subdivision, Hall County and Lot Four (4), Bellamy’s First Subdivision, in Hall County,
Nebraska, said tract containing 3.74 acres.
You are hereby notified that the Regional Planning Commission will consider this final plat at
the next meeting that will be held at 6:00 p.m. on May 2, 2012 in the Council Chambers
located in Grand Island's City Hall.
Sincerely,
Chad Nabity, AICP
Planning Director
Cc: Hall County Clerk
Hall County Attorney
Hall County Public Works
Hall County Zoning Department
Manager of Postal Operations
Jamie Blodgett
This letter was sent to the following School Districts 1R, 2, 3, 8, 12, 19, 82, 83, 100, 126.
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