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COMM UN ITY-DEVELOPMENT
September 26, 2016
City of Salem Planning Board
Attn: Mr. Tom Daniel, Director
Dept. of Planning & Community Development
120 Washington Street, 3'd Floor
Salem, MA 01970
Subject: Proposed Amendment to Planning Board Decision
For Grove Street Apartments
60 & 64 Grove Street and 1, 3, & 5 Harmony Grove Road
Dear Board Members:
This letter requests that the Planning Board amend its Site Plan Review, Planned
Unit Development Special Permit and Flood Hazard District Special Permits for
the subject project (reference: Planning Board decision dated December 11,
2014).
The Applicant, MRM Project Management, LLC, proposes to modify the existing
approval as it relates to the planned restoration of the two and three-story office
building at 60 Grove Street. Instead of restoring the office building the Applicant
proposes to demolish the building and temporarily create a landscaped open
space area until specific commercial development plans for the parcel are
developed. Enclosed please find our 60 Grove Street Temporary Open Space
Plan (Figure 3) showing the temporary landscaping plan for the 60 Grove Street
parcel. The Applicant proposes no changes to any other aspect of the project.
Over the past six months the Applicant has performed building demolition,
I asbestos removal, and environmental remediation activities on the project site.
During this work it has become clear that the office building is beyond repair and
cannot be renovated as was proposed approximately 5 years ago when the first
permit applications were filed. There are too many structural, architectural and
other deficiencies in the 100+ year-old building to make renovation and reuse
possible. Our attached inspection letter dated April 13, 2016, summarizes
building deficiencies.
Salvaging the office building has been made more difficult by the Chapter 91
Waterways License for the parcel. The entire parcel is within filled tidelands,
created in the late 1800's when the North River Canal was constructed, and
therefore subject to DEP Waterways jurisdiction. The Waterways license has
reduced available parking on the parcel to six parking spaces, and restricts first
floor building uses to defined "Facilities of Public Accommodation", which
Phone 978-927-5117 1 Fax 978-927-5103 www.gdffineng.com
( 495 Cabot Street 2nd Floor ;Beverly, MA 01915 j
Salem Planning Board Page 2
September 26, 2016
Re: Grove Street Apartments
constrain many typical commercial building uses. Reestablishing commercial
office space on the first floor of the building, such as the former Salem Oil and
Grease Company use of the building, is not possible.
Due to the current building condition, its large size, limited parking, and
accompanying DEP restrictions, the present requirement to renovate and re-use
the building for commercial purposes has become a substantial burden to the
Applicant and counterproductive to site redevelopment. Demolishing the
existing building now will allow potential commercial property developers to
approach the parcel as a green-site, potentially yielding a more modest building
footprint with modern appearance, energy-efficiency and greater buffer distance
to the Canal. Removing the building will remove an eyesore and potential safety
hazard that practically has no redevelopment potential. The temporary open
space plan will create an attractive, publically-accessible landscaped area along
the canal, allow site redevelopment work to continue, while commercial
development plans can be developed and brought to the Board for review and
approval.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. We look forward to meeting
you in the near future to discuss the matter further. Should you have any
questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the
undersigned or Attorney Correnti (978-744-0212).
Very truly yours,
GriffinrE�ngineeri�ng rou LLC
Robert H. Griffin, P. .
Attachments: Figure 3 (60 Grove Street Temporary Open Space Plan)
Structural Assessment Letter dated April 13, 2016
Cc: PDF of all items sent to City by email.
Attorney Joseph Correnti (w/enclosures)
MRM Project Management, LLC (w/enclosures)
NGriffin
G'r'oup,LLC Engineeringr
April 13, 2016
Mr. Michael Hubbard
MRM Project Management
PO Box 388
Beverly, MA 019151
Subject: 60 Grove Street— Existing Building Inspection
Dear Mr. Hubbard:
As requested, the undersigned made a visual inspection of the subject building on
April 13, 2016. The building is a two and three-story wood framed structure
previously used for industrial and office uses. The building has been vacant for
approximately ten years. The building contents have been almost completely
removed; a few industrial components were apparent within the building.
The building is not habitable and has been substantially damaged by weather, time,
vandalism and decay. All building systems, such as electrical, heating, ventilating,
and plumbing have been substantially damaged and are inoperative; their remaining
portions are antiquated and inadequate. There are numerous roof leaks and
damaged windows. Mold and moss were growing on the walls and floors in many
locations.
The wooden posts along the main interior bearing lines in the first floor are clearly not
plumb. The second floor of the building has shifted away from the canal. The
building design lacks adequate lateral restraint, even if it were new. Portions of the
first floor have collapsed into the crawlspace below. Wood joists and beams have
pulled away from main girder beams supporting the second floor so that wood tenons
are partially exposed. Numerous second floor and roof joists are broken, rotten and
sagging. Floor and roof sheathing has rotted through in many locations so that
considerable care must be exercised simply walking through the building. Access to
the crawl space was not available during our inspection, however through gaps in the
first floor sheathing and from the building exterior we observed damaged brick and
concrete supports and damaged stone masonry supports.
Based on our inspection it is clear that the building is presently unsafe for any
occupancy. Substantial reconstruction of the building would be required to make the
building suitable for any use in a manner compliant with current building codes. The
existing building layout and its means of access and egress would require substantial
modification. The extent of required modifications and reconstruction are so
comprehensive as to be impractical.
Accordingly, we recommend that the building be demolished at the earliest
opportunity. The building has already been red-tagged to warn emergency
responders of the hazardous condition of the building. Suitable postings prohibiting
Phone 97.8-927-5111 1 Fax 978-927-5103 www.griffineng.com
C 495 Cabot Street 2nd Floor Be MA 01915
1
Mr. Michael Hubbard
MRM Project Management Page 2
April 13, 2016
entry to the building and continued efforts to secure the building from vagrants is
recommended until the building is removed.
Thank you for the opportunity to be of assistance. Should you have any questions or
comments, or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the
undersigned.
Very truly yours,
Griffin Engineenjig Group, C
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Robert H. Grifin,OP;E&A.
Cc: T. St. Pierre, Salem Director of Inspectional Services
CITY OF SALEM
PLANNING BOARD
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CITY CLERK,SALEM,MASS.
Public Hearing Notice
City of Salem
Planning Board
Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the application of MRM Project
Management, LLC, for the project known as Grove Street Apartments(f/k/a Legacy Park at
Harmony Grove Apartments)to amend the previously approved Site Plan Review, Planned Unit
Development Special Permit and Flood Hazard District Special Permit Decision dated December
11, 2014, for the property located at 60&64 Grove Street and 1, 3, and 5 Harmony Grove Road
(Map 16, Lots 237, 236, 377, 239 and 378). Specifically, the application proposes to modify the
condition requiring restoration of the office building located at 60 Grove Street due to its unsafe
condition and to instead demolish the building and temporarily create a landscaped open space
until specific commercial development plans are developed. No changes are proposed to the total
square footage or footprints of the buildings or number of dwelling units in the project. The 60
Grove Street property is to remain commercial in nature.
The public hearing will be held on Thurs, October 20, 2016 at 7:00 PM, at 120 Washington St.,
3rd floor, room 313, in accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws. A copy
of the application and plans are on file and available for review during normal business hours at
the Dept. of Planning & Community Development, 3`d Floor, 120 Washington St., Salem, MA.
Salem News: October 6,2016 and October 13, 2016
Know Your Bights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L a 30A g 18-25 and City Ordinance g 2-2028 through
2-2033.,.
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CITY OF SALEM
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CITY CLERK,SALEM: MASS,
Public Hearing Notice
City of Salem
Planning Board
Will hold a public hearing for all persons interested in the application of MRM Project
Management, LLC, for the project known as Grove Street Apartments(f/k/a Legacy Park at
Harmony Grove Apartments)to amend the previously approved Site Plan Review,Planned Unit
Development Special Permit and Flood Hazard District Special Permit Decision dated December
11, 2014, for the property located at 60& 64 Grove Street and 1, 3, and 5 Harmony Grove Road
(Map 16, Lots 237, 236, 377, 239 and 378). Specifically,the application proposes to modify the
condition requiring restoration of the office building located at 60 Grove Street due to its unsafe
condition and to instead demolish the building and temporarily create a landscaped open space
until specific commercial development plans are developed. No changes are proposed to the total
square footage or footprints of the buildings or number of dwelling units in the project. The 60
Grove Street property is to remain commercial in nature.
The public hearing will be held on Thurs, October 20, 2016 at 7:00 PM, at 120 Washington St.,
3rd floor, room 313, in accordance with Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws. A copy
of the application and plans are on file and available for review during normal business hours at
the Dept. of Planning & Community Development, 3`d Floor, 120 Washington St., Salem, MA.
Salem News: October 6,2016 and October 13, 2016
Know Your Rights under the Open Meeting Law M.GL c. 30A if 18-25 and City Ordinance 2-2028 thmugh
2-2033..
This notice posted on "Official Bulletin Board"
City Hall, Salem, Mass. on $.t yt .. -A XV
at -57-�' PM in accordance with MGL Chap. 30A,
Sections 18-25.
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KEY BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME6 GRVANIITY SIDE
CITY OF SALEM
a PLANNING BOARD
REQUEST FOR REVIEW COMMENTS
DATE: 10/18/2016
TO: BUILDING COMMISSIONER ( ) CONSERVATION COMM
CITY ENGINEER ( ) FIRE PREVENTION
O BOARD OF HEALTH , O SCHOOL DISTRICT
O DISABILITIES COMMISSION O POLICE DEPARTMENT
O DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SERVICES O MASS IN MOTION
Attached please find the application referenced below. The Planning Board requests that you review
this application relative to the Zoning Ordinance and MGL Chapter 41. We would appreciate your
completing the form below and returning it to Erin Schaeffer she can be reached by phone at 978-619-
5691 or email at achiancola@Salem.com.
( ) Preliminary Subdivision Plan
O Definitive Subdivision Plan
O Stormwater Management Permit
O Waiver from Frontage
( ) Drive-Through Special Permit
( ) Cluster Development
(X) Planned Unit Development Amendment
( ) Site Plan Review
( ) Business Park Development District
( ) Wireless Communication Facilities Special Permit
( ) North River Canal Corridor Mixed Use District Special Permit
( ) Flood Hazard District Special Permit
APPLICANT CONTACT: Joe Correnti (978) 744-0212
PROJECT NAME &ADDRESS:Legacy Park Apt: 60&64 Grove St, and 3 & 5 Harmony Grove
CONTACT PERSON: Amanda Chiancola
COMMENTS DUE: Requested by November 1st
O CONCUR WITH PROPOSAL (Explain on reverse side)
O NEED MORE INFORMATION (Explain on reverse side)
O CANNOT CONCUR WITH PROPOSAL (Explain on reverse side)
( ) COMMENTS INCLUDED
Reviewer's Signature Title Date
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(X ) BOARD OF HEALTH ( ) SCHOOL DISTRICT
( ) DISABILITIES COMMISSION ( ) POLICE DEPARTMENT
( ) DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SERVICES ( ) MASS IN MOTION
Attached please find the application referenced below. The Planning Board requests that you review
this application relative to the Zoning Ordinance and MGL Chapter 41. We would appreciate your
completing the form below and returning it to Erin Schaeffer she can be reached by phone at 978-619-
5691 or email at achiancola@Salem.com.
O Preliminary Subdivision Plan
( ) Definitive Subdivision Plan
O Stormwater Management Permit
O Waiver from Frontage
O Drive-Tbrough Special Permit
( ) Cluster Development
(X) Planned Unit Development Amendment
O Site Plan Review
O Business Park Development District
O Wireless Communication Facilities Special Permit
O North River Canal Corridor Mixed Use District Special Permit
O Flood Hazard District Special Permit
APPLICANT CONTACT: Joe Correnti (978) 744-0212
PROJECT NAME &ADDRESS: Legacy Park Apt: 60&64 Grove St, and 3 & 5 Harmony Grove
CONTACT PERSON: Amanda Chiancola
COMMENTS DUE: Requested by November 1st
O CONCUR WITH PROPOSAL (Explain on reverse side)
O NEED MORE INFORMATION (Explain on reverse side)
O CANNOT CONCUR WITH PROPOSAL (Explain on reverse side)
(X) COMMENTS INCLUDED Must comply with BOH Standard list of conditions
Health Agent _10/31/16
Review lure Title Date
120 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970 - PHONE 978.619.5685 - FAX 978.740.0404
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JOSEPH C. CORRENTI
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DEPT. OF PLANNING a
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT November 3, 2016
Ben Anderson, Chairman
City of Salem Planning Board
120 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Re: Legacy Park Apartments at Harmony Grove Road
Applications to Modify Planned Unit Development, Site Plan
Review and Wetlands and Flood Hazard District Special Permit
1, 3 and 5 Harmony Grove Road and 60 & 64 Grove Street
Dear Chair Anderson:
On behalf of the Applicant, MRM Project Management, LLC, I hereby
request allowance to continue the hearing date for the above Applications from
November 3, 2016 until the Board's next regularly scheduled meeting on
December 15, 2016.
M M Project Management, LLC
its Attorney
oseph C. Crenti
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cc: client
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Engineering
Group,LLC
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September 26, 2016
City of Salem Planning Board Co SER_,61018
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Attn: Mr. Tom Daniel, Director CCOMX N)LriDLAENN $NT
Dept. of Planning & Community Development ME
120 Washington Street, Td Floor
Salem, MA 01970
Subject: Proposed Amendment to Planning Board Decision
For Grove Street Apartments
60 & 64 Grove Street and 1, 3, & 5 Harmony Grove Road
Dear Board Members:
This letter requests that the Planning Board amend its Site Plan Review, Planned
Unit Development Special Permit and Flood Hazard District Special Permits for
the subject project (reference: Planning Board decision dated December 11,
2014).
The Applicant, MRM Project Management, LLC, proposes to modify the existing
approval as it relates to the planned restoration of the two and three-story office
building at 60 Grove Street. Instead of restoring the office building the Applicant
proposes to demolish the building and temporarily create a landscaped open
space area until specific commercial development plans for the parcel are
developed. Enclosed please find our 60 Grove Street Temporary Open Space
Plan (Figure 3) showing the temporary landscaping plan for the 60 Grove Street
parcel. The Applicant proposes no changes to any other aspect of the project.
i Over the past six months the Applicant has performed building demolition,
asbestos removal, and environmental remediation activities on the project site.
During this work it has become clear that the office building is beyond repair and
cannot be renovated as was proposed approximately 5 years ago when the first
permit applications were filed. There are too many structural, architectural and
other deficiencies in the 100+ year-old building to make renovation and reuse
possible. Our attached inspection letter dated April 13, 2016, summarizes
building deficiencies.
Salvaging the office building has been made more difficult by the Chapter 91
Waterways License for the parcel. The entire parcel is within filled tidelands,
created in the late 1800's when the North River Canal was constructed, and
therefore subject to DEP Waterways jurisdiction. The Waterways license has
reduced available parking on the parcel to six parking spaces, and restricts first
floor building uses to defined "Facilities of Public Accommodation", which
Phone 978-927-5111 1 Fax 978-927-5103 1 www.griffineng;corn
` 495 Cabot Street 2nd Floor Beverly, MA 01915
Salem Planning Board Page 2
September 26, 2016
Re: Grove Street Apartments
constrain many typical commercial building uses. Reestablishing commercial
office space on the first floor of the building, such as the former Salem Oil and
Grease Company use of the building, is not possible.
Due to the current building condition, its large size, limited parking, and
accompanying DEP restrictions, the present requirement to renovate and re-use
the building for commercial purposes has become a substantial burden to the
Applicant and counterproductive to site redevelopment. Demolishing the
existing building now will allow potential commercial property developers to
approach the parcel as a green-site, potentially yielding a more modest building
footprint with modern appearance, energy-efficiency and greater buffer distance
to the Canal. Removing the building will remove an eyesore and potential safety
hazard that practically has no redevelopment potential. The temporary open
space plan will create an attractive, pub lically-accessible landscaped area along
the canal, allow site redevelopment work to continue, while commercial
development plans can be developed and brought to the Board for review and
approval.
Thank you for your consideration of this request. We look forward to meeting
you in the near future to discuss the matter further. Should you have any
questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the
undersigned or Attorney Correnti (978-744-0212).
Very truly yours,
G/rif�fincE�ngineeri�ng rou LLC
Robert H. Griffin, P. .
Attachments: Figure 3 (60 Grove Street Temporary Open Space Plan)
Structural Assessment Letter dated April 13, 2016
Cc: PDF of all items sent to City by email.
Attorney Joseph Correnti (w/enclosures)
MRM Project Management, LLC (w/enclosures)
f
' Griffin
Engineering
Group,LLC
April 13, 2016
I Mr. Michael Hubbard
MRM Project Management
PO Box 388
Beverly, MA 01915/
Subject: 60 Grove Street— Existing Building Inspection
Dear Mr. Hubbard:
As requested, the undersigned made a visual inspection of the subject building on
April 13, 2016. The building is a two and three-story wood framed structure
previously used for industrial and office uses. The building has been vacant for
approximately ten years. The building contents have been almost completely
removed; a few industrial components were apparent within the building.
The building is not habitable and has been substantially damaged by weather, time,
vandalism and decay. All building systems, such as electrical, heating, ventilating,
and plumbing have been substantially damaged and are inoperative; their remaining
portions are antiquated and inadequate. There are numerous roof leaks and
damaged windows. Mold and moss were growing on the walls and floors in many
locations.
The wooden posts along the main interior bearing lines in the first floor are clearly not
plumb. The second floor of the building has shifted away from the canal. The
building design lacks adequate lateral restraint, even if it were new. Portions of the
first floor have collapsed into the crawlspace below. Wood joists and beams have
pulled away from main girder beams supporting the second floor so that wood tenons
are partially exposed. Numerous second floor and roof joists are broken, rotten and
sagging. Floor and roof sheathing has rotted through in many locations so that
considerable care must be exercised simply walking through the building. Access to
the crawl space was not available during our inspection, however through gaps in the
first floor sheathing and from the building exterior we observed damaged brick and
concrete supports and damaged stone masonry supports.
Based on our inspection it is clear that the building is presently unsafe for any
occupancy. Substantial reconstruction of the building would be required to make the
building suitable for any use in a manner compliant with current building codes. The
existing building layout and its means of access and egress would require substantial
modification. The extent of required modifications and reconstruction are so
comprehensive as to be impractical.
Accordingly, we recommend that the building be demolished at the earliest
opportunity. The building has already been red-tagged to warn emergency
responders of the hazardous condition of the building. Suitable postings prohibiting
Phone 978-927-5111_ Fax 978-927-5103 1 www.griffineng.com
495 Cabot Street I 2nd Floor I Bev l MA 01915
i
Mr. Michael Hubbard
MRM Project Management Page 2
April 13, 2016
entry to the building and continued efforts to secure the building from vagrants is
recommended until the building is removed.
Thank you for the opportunity to be of assistance. Should you have any questions or
comments, or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the
undersigned.
Very truly yours,
Griffin Engineeri g Group, C
144A 16
Robert H. Griffin, P.E.
Cc: T. St. Pierre, Salem Director of Inspectional Services
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
City of Salem provision M.G.L., Chapter 39,Section 23D.
(A City Councilor,board,or commission member, to sign upon listening to the audio
of a missed meeting and examining all evidence.)
Per the City of Salem provision M.G.L., Chapter 39 Section 23D,I, kY ' V'1
hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that I have examined all evidence pertaining
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SERAFIN1, DARLING & CORRENTI, LLP
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
63 FEDERAL STREET
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
JOHN R. SERAFINI.SR. TELEPHONE
JOHN E. DARLING
976.744.0EIE
JOSEPH C. CORRENTI FACSIMILE
KRISTIN E. KOLICK 676-741-4683
December 8, 2016
Ben Anderson, Chairman RECEIVED
City of Salem Planning Board DEC 0 8 2016
120 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970 DEPT. OF PLANNING &
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Re: Legacy Park Apartments at Harmony Grove Road
Applications to Modify Planned Unit Development, Site Plan
Review and Wetlands and Flood Hazard District Special Permit
1, 3 and 5 Harmony Grove Road and 60 8164 Grove Street
Dear Chair Anderson:
On behalf of the Applicant, MRM Project Management, LLC, I hereby
request allowance to continue the hearing date for the above Applications from
December 15, 2016 until the Board's regularly scheduled meeting on January 19,
2017.
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„ PLANNING BOARD
REQUEST FOR REVIEW COMMENTS
DATE: 10/18/2016
TO: ( ) BUILDING COMMISSIONER (CONSERVATION COMM
( ) CITY ENGINEER ( ) FIRE PREVENTION
( ) BOARD OF HEALTH ( ) SCHOOL DISTRICT
( ) DISABILITIES COMMISSION ( ) POLICE DEPARTMENT
( ) DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SERVICES , O MASS IN MOTION
Attached please find the application referenced below. The Planning Board requests that you review
this application relative to the Zoning Ordinance and MGL Chapter 41. We would appreciate your
completing the form below and returning it to Erin Schaeffer she can be reached by phone at 978-619-
5691 or email at achiancola@Salem.com.
O Preliminary Subdivision Plan
O Definitive Subdivision Plan
( ) Stormwater Management Permit
O Waiver from Frontage
( ) Drive-Through Special Permit
( ) Cluster Development
(X) Planned Unit Development Amendment
O Site Plan Review
( ) Business Park Development District
O Wireless Communication Facilities Special Permit
O North River Canal Corridor Mixed Use District Special Permit
O Flood Hazard District Special Permit
APPLICANT CONTACT: Joe Correnti (978) 744-0212
PROJECT NAME &ADDRESS: Legacy Park Apt: 60&64 Grove St,and 3 & 5 Harmony Grove
CONTACT PERSON: Amanda Chiancola
COMMENTS DUE: Requested by November 1st
O CONCUR WITH PROPOSAL (Explain on reverse side)
O NEED MORE INFORMATION (Explain on reverse side)
O CANNOT CONCUR WITH PROPOSAL (Explain on reverse side)
(�}COMMENTS INCLUDED
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
City of Salem provision M.G.L.,Chapter 39,Section 23D.
(A City Councilor,board,or commission member, to sign upon listening to the audio
of a missed meeting and examining all evidence.)
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hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that I have examined all evidence pertaining
to Gf me, +I,3 t S which was distributed at the single missed session on
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certification shall become part of the record of the hearing.
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