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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: April 16, 2024
TO: Mariah Kerrihard, Assistant Planner
FROM: Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT: SE 173rd Street Short Plat
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. There is one existing hydrant that can meet the minimum requirement. Water is
supplied from Soos Creek Water District. A water availability certificate is required to be
provided.
2. The fire impact fees are currently applicable at the rate of $421.98 per single family unit.
This fee is paid at building permit issuance. No charge/fee for the existing home that may be
retained or removed.
3. 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 all the buildings. Dead end access roadways require an
approved fire apparatus turnaround. Dead end access exceeding 300 feet requires a full 90-
foot diameter cul-de-sac. Dead end access roadway is measured beginning at Benson Road
South. Access as proposed does not meet minimum fire department requirements.