HomeMy WebLinkAboutLUA17-000855_huynhsp2_RFA CommentsFIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: February 21, 2018
February 16, 2017
TO: Alex Morganroth, Associate Planner
FROM: Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT: Huynh Short Plat
Environmental Impact Comments:
1. The fire impact fees are currently applicable at the rate of $829.77 per
single family unit. This fee is paid at building permit issuance. Credit
will be granted for any existing homes that are removed or retained.
Code Related Comments:
1. The fire flow requirement for a single family home is 1,000 gpm
minimum for dwellings up to 3,600 square feet (including garage and
basements). If the dwelling exceeds 3,600 square feet, a minimum of
1,500 gpm fire flow would be required. A minimum of one fire hydrant
is required within 300-feet of the proposed buildings and two hydrants
if the fire flow goes up to 1,500 gpm. The existing fire hydrants are
not within 300 feet of the proposed new lot. A minimum of one new
hydrant will be required.
2. Fire department apparatus access roadways are required to be a
minimum of 20-feet wide fully paved, with 25-feet inside and 45-feet
outside turning radius. Fire access roadways shall be constructed to
support a 30-ton vehicle with 75-psi point loading. Access is required
within 150-feet of all points on the buildings. Dead end streets that
exceed 150-feet in length require an approved hammerhead type
turnaround. If applicant desires to install only a 16-feet wide roadway,
they must apply for a variance and approval would be conditioned that
the new homes on Lots 2 and 3 would be equipped with an approved
residential fire sprinkler system.