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City Council Public Hearing
Meeting Minutes1
January 9, 2002
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 9, 2002
PRESENT:B. Smith;* B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:R. Hayter, L. Langley.
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
G. Heaton, Corporate Services Department (Law).
A. Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk.
*Attended part of the meeting
A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS
A.1.CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor T. Cavanagh called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Mayor B. Smith; and Councillors B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, R. Hayter, L. Langley and D. Thiele were absent.
B.1.URGENT MATTERS – PROTOCOL ITEMS
B.1.a.Welcome to the Grade 6 Students from Duggan School (T. Cavanagh).
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Deputy Mayor T. Cavanagh welcomed a group of Grade 6 students from Duggan School and their teacher, C. Fahlman.
A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOVED M. Phair – J. Batty:
That the City Council Public Hearing Agenda for the January 9, 2002, meeting be adopted.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici,
S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair.
ABSENT:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, R. Hayter,
L. Langley, D. Thiele.
Councillor B. Anderson entered the meeting at 1:32 p.m.
A.4.EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS
Deputy Mayor T. Cavanagh explained the public hearing process.
A.5.CALL FOR PERSONS TO SPEAK
A. Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following Bylaws:
L.BYLAWS
L.1.a.Bylaw 12925 – A Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 5748, As Amended, the Alberta Avenue/Eastwood Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 5988, As Amended, the Belvedere Station Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 10704, As Amended, the Boyle Street/McCauley Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 11648, As Amended, the Central McDougall/Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 7972, As Amended, the Cloverdale Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 6929, As Amended, the Coliseum Station Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 11400, AsAmended, the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 6221, As Amended, the Garneau Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 6767, As Amended, the Montrose/Santa Rosa Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 9259, the Northlands Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 7188, As Amended, North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 11618, As Amended, the Oliver Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 6765, As Amended, the Parkdale Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 5531, As Amended, the Ritchie Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 6931, As Amended, the Stadium Station Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 8139, As Amended, the Rossdale Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw11890, As Amended, the Strathcona Area Redevelopment Plan and Bylaw 7469, As Amended, the West Ingle Area Redevelopment Plan.
PURPOSE
To amend the above noted Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) Bylaws regarding when and how amendments to Area Redevelopment Plans are processed.
There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 12925.
L.1.b.Bylaw 12928 – To Amend the Zoning Bylaw from (IM) Medium Industrial Zone to (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision, Located at 8403 - Coronet Road NW, Coronet Addition Industrial.
PURPOSE
To allow for a high-tech call centre and a commercial school within an existing building.
J. Andrew, Scheffer Andrew Ltd., was in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaw 12928.
L.1.c.Bylaw 12933 – To Amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision and (RF5) Row Housing Zone; Located West of 111 Street SW and North of Ellerslie Road SW, MacEwan.
PURPOSE
To facilitate the development of high rise apartment building and row housing.
There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 12933.
L.1.d.Bylaw 12934 – To Amend the Zoning Bylaw and Appendix I to Section 920 – Special Area Terwillegar Towne from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (RPL*) Terwillegar Towne Planned Lot Residential Zone and (AP) Public Parks Zone; Located South of Tomlinson Common and East of 156 Street, Terwillegar Towne.
PURPOSE
To facilitate street-oriented residential development and a small public park.
There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 12934.
L.1.e.Bylaw 12935 - To Amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision; Located North of 140 Avenue and West of 127 Street, Pembina.
PURPOSE
To accommodate a range of vehicle-oriented commercial and general business uses, with development regulations to minimize the impact of these uses on the existing residential development to the west of the subject site.
K. Cantor, Qualico Developments West Ltd., was in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaw 12935.
L.1.f.Bylaw 12937 – To Amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone and (US) Urban Services Zone to (RF4) Semi-detached Residential Zone and (RSL) Small Lot Residential Zone; Located North of 151 Avenue and East of CN Rail Line, Kirkness.
PURPOSE
To accommodate single and semi-detached residential development.
J. Andrew, Scheffer Andrew Ltd., was in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaw 12937.
L.1.g.Bylaw 12939 – To Amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone and (AGU) Urban Reserve Zone to (RA7) Low-Rise Apartment Zone; Located South of Wedgewood Ravine, East of 184 Street, Cameron Heights.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Bylaw is to amend the Zoning Bylaw as it applies to this site from AG and AGU to RA7. The proposed use is low-rise apartment development.
J. Wacko, Stantec Consulting Ltd., was in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaw 12939.
Councillor D. Thiele entered the meeting at 1:36 p.m.
L.1.h.Bylaw 12929 - To Amend the Zoning Bylaw from (CCA) Core Commercial Arts Zone to (DC1) Direct Development Control Provision; Located at 10134 - 100Street, Downtown.
PURPOSE
To ensure development on the site will be compatible with the historical designation of the McLeod Building as a Provincial and Municipal Historic Resource.
There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 12929.
L.1.a.Bylaw 12925 – A Bylaw to Amend Bylaw 5748, As Amended, the Alberta Avenue/Eastwood Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 5988, As Amended, the Belvedere Station Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 10704, As Amended, the Boyle Street/McCauley Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 11648, As Amended, the Central McDougall/Queen Mary Park Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 7972, As Amended, the Cloverdale Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 6929, As Amended, the Coliseum Station Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 11400, As Amended, the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 6221, As Amended, the Garneau Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 6767, As Amended, the Montrose/Santa Rosa Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 9259, the Northlands Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 7188, As Amended, North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 11618, As Amended, the Oliver Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 6765, As Amended, the Parkdale Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 5531, As Amended, the Ritchie Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 6931, As Amended, the Stadium Station Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw 8139, As Amended, the Rossdale Area Redevelopment Plan; Bylaw11890, As Amended, the Strathcona Area Redevelopment Plan and Bylaw 7469, As Amended, the West Ingle Area Redevelopment Plan.
L.1.b.Bylaw 12928 – To Amend the Zoning Bylaw from (IM) Medium Industrial Zone to (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision, Located at 8403 - Coronet Road NW, Coronet Addition Industrial.
L.1.c.Bylaw 12933 – To Amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision and (RF5) Row Housing Zone; Located West of 111 Street SW and North of Ellerslie Road SW, MacEwan.
L.1.d.Bylaw 12934 – To Amend the Zoning Bylaw and Appendix I to Section 920 – Special Area Terwillegar Towne from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (RPL*) Terwillegar Towne Planned Lot Residential Zone and (AP) Public Parks Zone; Located South of Tomlinson Common and East of 156 Street, Terwillegar Towne.
L.1.e.Bylaw 12935 - To Amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision; Located North of 140 Avenue and West of 127 Street, Pembina.
L.1.f.Bylaw 12937 – To Amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone and (US) Urban Services Zone to (RF4) Semi-detached Residential Zone and (RSL) Small Lot Residential Zone; Located North of 151 Avenue and East of CN Rail Line, Kirkness.
MOVED B. Anderson – M. Phair:
That the public hearings on Bylaws 12925, 12928, 12933, 12934, 12935 and 12937 be closed.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair,
D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, R. Hayter, L. Langley.
MOVED B. Anderson – M. Phair:
That Bylaws 12925, 12928, 12933, 12934, 12935 and 12937 be read a first time.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair,
D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, R. Hayter, L. Langley.
MOVED B. Anderson – M. Phair:
That Bylaws 12925, 12928, 12933, 12934, 12935 and 12937 be read a second time.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair,
D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, R. Hayter, L. Langley.
MOVED B. Anderson – M. Phair:
That Bylaws 12925, 12928, 12933, 12934, 12935 and 12937 considered for third reading.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair,
D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, R. Hayter, L. Langley.
MOVED B. Anderson – M. Phair:
That Bylaws 12925, 12928, 12933, 12934, 12935 and 12937 be read a third time. / Distribution ListCARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair,
D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, R. Hayter, L. Langley.
Councillor A. Bolstad entered the meeting at 1:38 p.m.
L.1.g.Bylaw 12939 – To Amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone and (AGU) Urban Reserve Zone to (RA7) Low-Rise Apartment Zone; Located South of Wedgewood Ravine, East of 184 Street, Cameron Heights.
A. Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council's questions.
MOVED B. Anderson – J. Melnychuk:
That the public hearing on Bylaw 12939 be closed.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; R. Hayter, L. Langley.
MOVED B. Anderson – J. Melnychuk:
That Bylaw 12939 be read a first time.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; R. Hayter, L. Langley.
MOVED B. Anderson – J. Melnychuk:
That Bylaw 12939 be read a second time.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; R. Hayter, L. Langley.
MOVED B. Anderson – J. Melnychuk:
That Bylaw 12939 considered for third reading.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; R. Hayter, L. Langley.
MOVED B. Anderson – J. Melnychuk:
That Bylaw 12939 be read a third time. / Distribution ListCARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; R. Hayter, L. Langley.
L.1.h.Bylaw 12929 - To Amend the Zoning Bylaw from (CCA) Core Commercial Arts Zone to (DC1) Direct Development Control Provision; Located at 10134 - 100Street, Downtown.
MOVED J. Melnychuk – M. Phair:
That the public hearing on Bylaw 12929 be closed.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; R. Hayter, L. Langley.
MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele:
That Bylaw 12929 be read a first time.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; R. Hayter, L. Langley.
MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele:
That Bylaw 12929 be read a second time.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; R. Hayter, L. Langley.
MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele:
That Bylaw 12929 considered for third reading.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; R. Hayter, L. Langley.
MOVED M. Phair – D. Thiele:
That Bylaw 12929 be read a third time. / Distribution ListCARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; R. Hayter, L. Langley.
Council recessed at 1:42 p.m.
Council reconvened at 2:00 p.m. Deputy Mayor T. Cavanagh presided.
Mayor B. Smith; and Councillors R. Hayter and L. Langley were absent.
A.4.EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS
Deputy Mayor T. Cavanagh explained the public hearing process.
A.5.CALL FOR PERSONS TO SPEAK
A. Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following Bylaws:
L.BYLAWS
Deputy Mayor T. Cavanagh asked if there was any objection to Bylaws 12930 and 12931 being read together. No one objected.
L.1.i.Bylaw 12930 - To Amend the Zoning Bylaw from (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision to (CCA) Core Commercial Arts Zone; Located East of 103Street and North of 102Avenue, Downtown.
PURPOSE
The proposed amendment is required as part of the redevelopment project for the Eaton/Edmonton Centre complex.
L.1.j.Bylaw 12931 - To Amend Bylaw 11400, As Amended, being the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan.
PURPOSE
The text amendment is required as part of the redevelopment project for the Eaton/Edmonton Centre complex, and will address changes to policies regarding commercial redevelopment projects, retail activities in pedways, and pedway signage guidelines. This Bylaw is being forwarded to City Council in conjunction with rezoning Bylaw12930.
S. Wissink, Edmonton Downtown Development Corporation; and R. Ferguson, Oxford Properties Group (to answer questions), were in attendance to speak in favour of the passing of Bylaws 12930 and 12931.
A. Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council's questions.
L. Benowski, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.
B.1.URGENT MATTERS – PROTOCOL ITEMS
B.1.b.Welcome to the Grade 6 Students from Duggan School (T. Cavanagh).
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Deputy Mayor T. Cavanagh welcomed another group of Grade 6 students from Duggan School and their teacher, M. MacLaren.
A. Sinclair, Office of the City Clerk, answered Council's questions.
L.BYLAWS
L.1.i.Bylaw 12930 - To Amend the Zoning Bylaw from (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision to (CCA) Core Commercial Arts Zone; Located East of 103Street and North of 102Avenue, Downtown.
L.1.j.Bylaw 12931 - To Amend Bylaw 11400, As Amended, being the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan.
MOVED S. Mandel – J. Batty:
That the public hearings on Bylaws 12930 and 12930 be read separately.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; R. Hayter, L. Langley.
L.1.i.Bylaw 12930 - To Amend the Zoning Bylaw from (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision to (CCA) Core Commercial Arts Zone; Located East of 103Street and North of 102Avenue, Downtown.
MOVED B. Anderson – E. Gibbons:
That the public hearing on Bylaw 12930 be closed.
L. Benowski, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, answered Council’s questions.
Councillor S. Mandel left the meeting at 2:22 p.m. and re-entered a few minutes later.
MOVED A. Bolstad – B. Anderson:
That any Member of Council, who may wish to do so, be allowed to speak for an additional five minutes.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; R. Hayter, L. Langley.
L. Benowski, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.
Councillor B. Anderson left the meeting at 2:26 p.m. and re-entered a few minutes later.
Councillor K. Leibovici left the meeting at 2:29 p.m. and re-entered a few minutes later.
Deputy Mayor T. Cavanagh asked if there was any new information anyone in attendance wished to address. No one responded.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON BYLAW 12930, put:
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; R. Hayter, L. Langley.
MOVED B. Anderson – J. Batty:
That Bylaw 12930 be read a first time.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; R. Hayter, L. Langley.
MOVED B. Anderson – J. Batty:
That Bylaw 12930 be read a second time.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; R. Hayter, L. Langley.
MOVED B. Anderson – J. Batty:
That Bylaw 12930 considered for third reading.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; R. Hayter, L. Langley.
MOVED B. Anderson – J. Batty:
That Bylaw 12930 be read a third time. / Distribution ListCARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; R. Hayter, L. Langley.
L.1.j.Bylaw 12931 - To Amend Bylaw 11400, As Amended, being the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan.
L. Benowski, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.
S. Wissink made a presentation and answered Council's questions.
L. Benowski, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.
Councillor J. Melnychuk left the meeting at 2:48 p.m. and re-entered a few minutes later.
Councillor K. Leibovici left the meeting at 2:50 p.m. and re-entered a few minutes later.
Councillor D. Thiele left the meeting at 2:52 p.m. and re-entered a few minutes later.
Councillor E. Gibbons left the meeting at 3:02 p.m. and re-entered a few minutes later.
Councillor B. Anderson left the meeting at 3:10 p.m. and re-entered a few minutes later.
G. Heaton, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council’s questions.
G. Ferguson answered Council’s questions.
Orders of the Day were called. Council recessed at 3: 28 p.m.
Council reconvened at 3:45 p.m. Deputy Mayor T. Cavanagh presided.
Mayor B. Smith; and Councillors J. Batty, R. Hayter, L. Langley, S. Mandel and D. Thiele were absent.
Councillor J. Batty entered the meeting at 3:46 p.m.
Councillors S. Mandel and D. Thiele entered the meeting at 3:47 p.m.
L. Benowski, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, answered Council’s questions.
G. Ferguson answered Council’s questions.
MOVED S. Mandel – M. Phair:
That any Member of Council, who may wish to do so, be allowed to speak for an additional five minutes.
CARRIED
FOR THE MOTION:B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.
ABSENT:B. Smith; R. Hayter, L. Langley.
L. Benowski, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, answered Council’s questions.
Councillors J. Batty and E. Gibbons left the meeting at 3:58 p.m. and re-entered a few minutes later.