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(' ( January 25, 1985 MEMO To: Planning Commission From: Fire Marshal ~~ Subject: Kehr Townhouses At the request of Steve North and Howard Dahlgren, I have reviewed the plans submitted with the application for compliance with the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code and the policies adopted by the Roseville Fire Department. The major area of concern is the access to the complex for Fire Department apparatus. The site plan appears to be identical to the original proposal and, therefore, our objections will have to be the same as they were at that time. I have reviewed the project, in concept, with Mr. Robert Miller, Fire Code Administrator, International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO). This is the group that writes both the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code. It was Mr. Miller's opinion, that as designed on the site plan, this project does not meet the intent of Section 10.207 of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted by the State of Minnesota and the City of Roseville. If, the project is constructed as shown as "Proposal I" on page two the reduced size plans, this project would meet the intent of Section 10.207. It would also meet the intent of the Fire Department Policy (copy attached) regarding "Access Roadways". Proposal II does not meet the intent of the Code or the written Policy. This project has buildings in excess of 150 feet from a dedicated public street and has an access roadway between 200 feet and 500 feet in length. The Policy will require a 70 foot diameter cul-de-sac or a 60 foot hammer- head as a minimum turnaround. The turnaround requirement could be modified if automatic sprinkler system is installed in all buildings as specified in #3 of the Department's Policy. The fire hydrant ;appears to meet the guidelines as spelled out in the Fire Department Policy on fire hydrants.