HomeMy WebLinkAboutCFD Subdivision Review SUP23-000006 Starpointe on Celeste
403 Blaine Street Caldwell, ID 83605 Phone 208-649-1266 Fax 208-455-3014
Date 6/2/2023
Caldwell City – Planning and Zoning
Re: SUP23-000006 Starpointe on Celeste
Dear Alex Jones,
Application Case Number(s): SUP23-000006: S3 Investments LP, on behalf of Tyler
Clark, is requesting a special use permit for six (6) eight (8) unit multifamily
buildings totaling 48 units. The subject parcel (R32764010B0) is 3.206 acres
bringing the total density to just under 15 units per acre. The property is zoned R-
3 (high density residential) and is designated as HDR (high density residential) on
the future land use map. The structures will be limited to two-stories, all access
will be taken Celeste Ave., and the site will provide 28% open space. The subject
parcel is located on the southwest corner of the intersection between Moss St.
and Celeste Ave., in Caldwell, Idaho.
The Caldwell Fire Department has reviewed and can approve the application
subject to compliance with all the following code requirements and conditions
of approval. Any deviation from this plan is subject to Fire Department approval.
Please note that unless stated otherwise, this memo represents the requirements
of the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) as adopted by the Idaho State Fire
Marshal’s Office.
Comments:
1. Fire hydrants, capable of producing the required fire flow, shall be located along
approved fire lanes. Fire hydrant spacing shall meet the requirements of IFC
table C105.1.1 (IFC 507.3, IFC B105.2, IFC C105).
2. Structures greater than 30-feet in height will require aerial fire access roadways.
These roadways shall be a minimum of 26-feet in width and located at least 15-
feet but no more than 30-feet from the building. (IFC D105)
3. Roadway serving a fire hydrant shall be a minimum of 26-feet in width. (IFC
D103.1)
4. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads exceeding 150 feet (45 720 mm) in length
shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. (IFC
503.2.5)
5. Fire apparatus access roads shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the
exterior walls of the first story of a building measured by an approved route
around the exterior of the building or facility. (IFC 503.1.1)
6. Monument signage for addressing will be required at the entrance and at all
intersections within the project. (IFC 505.1)
403 Blaine Street Caldwell, ID 83605 Phone 208-649-1266 Fax 208-455-3014
7. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20
feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches.
(IFC 503.2.1)
8. The minimum outside turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be 48
feet. The minimum inside turning radius shall be 28 feet. (IFC 503.2.4)
9. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an approved driving surface of asphalt,
concrete or other approved driving surface and can support the imposed load
of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. Please provide
documentation the road surface meets this standard. (IFC D102.1)
10. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade. (IFC D103.2)
11. For streets having a width less than 33 feet back of curb to back of curb parking
shall be restricted on one side; for streets having a width less than 27 feet back of
curb to back of curb parking shall be restricted on both sides. A note on the face
of the final plat is required noting the parking restriction prior to signing of the
final plat. In addition, No Parking signs shall be installed in accordance with the
requirements of the IFC. (IFC 503.8)
12. Access gates shall comply with requirements of the IFC. If gates are
electronically operated, they shall be equipped with an automatic opening
mechanism activated by the Opticom system. Manual gates shall be secured
with a Knox brand padlock (IFC 503.6, D103.5).
13. All access shall conform to the 2018 International Fire Code, Appendix D
General Requirement:
Fire Department required fire hydrants, access, and street identification shall be
installed prior to construction or storage of combustible materials on site.
Provisions may be made for temporary access and identification measures.
Specific building construction requirements of the International Building Code,
International Fire Code and City of Caldwell Code will apply. However, these
provisions are best addressed by a licensed Architect at time of building permit
application.
Regards,
Alan Perry
Division Chief
Fire Marshal
Caldwell Rural Fire Protection District
Aperry@cityofcaldwell.org