HomeMy Public PortalAboutCanyon Springs DEIR Public Comment #35 (Truckee Fire)10049 Donner Pass Road • Post Office Box 2768 • Truckee, California 96160 • (530) 582-7850 • FAX (530) 582-7854
Truckee Fire Protection District
Proudly providing service to portions of both Nevada and
Placer Counties and the Town of Truckee
Fire Chief
Robert W. Bena
March 4, 2013
Mr.John McLaughlin
Community Development Director
Town of Truckee, Community Development
10183 Truckee Airport Road
Truckee, Calif. 96161
Re: Canyon Springs DEIR
Dear John,
The Truckee Fire Protection District has reviewed the submitted Draft EIR for the above
referenced project and the following inconsistencies have been identified with respect to the
May 12, 2011 TFPD correspondence.Please keep in mind that these are general comments
based on minimal information and that additional requirements may be necessary as the
design moves forward.
The secondary access viaEdinburg Drive has been identified for emergency vehicles
only. This access is not only for emergency vehicles it is also for residents to access in
the event of an emergency. If the access it is gated it must be with an electrically
operated gate that has multiple specific requirements. The access shall not be reduced in
width and must be completed prior to any construction.
Maximum cul-de-sac length for parcels lessthan 1 acre is 800 feet.
As stated on page 4.13-3of the DEIR the project shall comply with all TFPD
requirements,but not limited to correspondence dated May 12, 2011.
If you have any question or need additional information please contact me at 582-7853.
Sincerely,
Bob Bena
Bob Bena, FCFM
Truckee Fire Protection District
Board of Directors
Victor Hernandez
Ronald E. Perea
Robert E. Snyder
Paul Wilford
Gerald Herrick
10049 Donner Pass Road • Post Office Box 2768 • Truckee, California 96160 • (530) 582-7850 • FAX (530) 582-7854
10049 Donner Pass Road • Post Office Box 2768 • Truckee, California 96160 • (530) 582-7850 • FAX (530) 582-7854
Truckee Fire Protection District
Proudly providing service to portions of both Nevada and
Placer Counties and the Town of Truckee
Interim Fire Chief
Robert W. Bena
May 12, 2011
Ms. Denyelle Nishimori
Associate Planner
Town of Truckee, Community Development
10183 Truckee Airport Road
Truckee, Calif. 96161
Re: Canyon Springs DEIR 10-016/TM-PD
Dear Denyelle,
The Truckee Fire Protection District has reviewed the submitted information for the above
referenced project and the following improvements shall be required.Please keep in mind that
these are general comments based on minimal information and that additional requirements
may be necessary as the design moves forward.
Hydrants and Fire Flow
1.Hydrants shall be spaced a maximum distance of 500 feet apart in residential areas,
so that no point on any road is more than 250 feet from a hydrant.
2.All hydrants shall be of the dry barrel type and be identified with an 8’ snow stake.
3.If necessary hydrants shall be protected with bollards.
4.Provide a minimum fire flow of 1500 gpm for a 2-duration with 20-psi residual.
5.Water system shall be installed and serviceable prior to any construction.
Roads and Driveways
1.All roads shall be a minimum of 24’ wide with an all weather surface capable of
supporting a 40,000-lb vehicle including the EVA.
2.Gated access will require additional review for approval and specified gate
requirements.
3.Roads shall have a minimum unobstructed height of 13’6”.
4.Cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum 45-foot radius.
5.The through connection to Edinburgh Drive shall be complete and paved prior to any
construction.
6.Provide easements as necessary to adjacent property for future development access.
Board of Directors
Victor Hernandez
Ronald E. Perea
Robert E. Snyder
Paul Wilford
Gerald Herrick
10049 Donner Pass Road • Post Office Box 2768 • Truckee, California 96160 • (530) 582-7850 • FAX (530) 582-7854
Ms. Denyelle Nishimori
Canyon Springs
May 12, 2011
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Wildland Fire Protection
1. Remove all flammable vegetation, which could pose a threat within 30’ of all
structures.
2. A 10-foot fuel modification zone shall be required on both sides of all roads and
driveways.
3. Provide an approved fuel modification plan for the entire subdivision including a 200
to 300 foot shaded fuel break.
Construction
1. Construction shall comply with all current codes and local ordinances.
2. Project shall comply with all requirements of the State Public Resource Code Section
4290 & 4291.
3. Mitigation fees shall be applied to all building construction at the applicable rate.
4. Full drawings shall be submitted to the TFPD for review and approval prior to
construction.
5. No shakes or shingles of any kind will be allowed to be used for roofing materials.
6. A Will Serve must be obtained from the Truckee Fire Protection District prior
to any construction.
Will Serve
In order to receive a "will-serve" letter from the District, all development projects
must provide, in some fashion acceptable to the District, revenue for fire services
equivalent to $164 per new single-family home per year, $129 per new multi-family
unit per year, and 7.8¢ per square foot of new non-residential development per
year, inflated, beginning July 1, 2010, at the rate of 2% per year. The manner and
means of such payment will be determined by the Fire Chief or his designee after
consultation with the applicant.
If you have any question or need additional information please contact me at 582-7853.
Sincerely,
Bob Bena, IFCFM
Truckee Fire Protection District