HomeMy WebLinkAboutCFD Subdivision Review SUP22-000033 Logan Village
403 Blaine Street Caldwell, ID 83605 Phone 208-649-1266 Fax 208-455-3014
Date 1/31/2022
Caldwell City – Planning and Zoning
Re: Case Number SUP22-000033 Logan Village Multi-Family Development
Dear Alex Jones, Associate Planner,
A request by Mason & Associates on behalf of Terra Novus, LLC, for a special use
permit for a six-family dwelling and multi-family dwellings within an R-3 (High
Density Residential) zone, where the comprehensive plan land use designation is
HDR (High Density Residential). The proposed 9.92 acre site for Logan Village
multi-family development will consist of six (6) buildings (a mix of one (1) 6-plex
building, two (2) 8-plex buildings, and three (3) 12-plex buildings, for a total of 58
dwelling units. Unit configurations will range from one to three bedrooms with
the majority being 2-bedroom, 2-bath. The subject property is located
approximately 1,695 feet east of the intersection of Farmway Road and Logan
Street, on the north side of Logan Street; parcel number R0573200000, in
Caldwell, Idaho.
The Caldwell City Fire Department District 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. Roadway serving a fire hydrant shall be a minimum of 26-feet in width. (IFC
D103.1)
3. 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)
4. 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)
5. 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
6. 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)
7. 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)
8. 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)
9. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade. (IFC D103.2)
10. 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)
11. 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).
12. Approved secondary access roads shall be provided per section D106 of the
2018 IFC.
13. Per local requirement a fire hydrant shall be within 150 feet. of the FDC
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