Fire Marshal Comments 10-19-04
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
POBox147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone 952.227.1160
Fax 952.2271170
Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone 952.227.1120
Fax 952227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone 952.2271400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone 952.227.1130
Fax 952.227.1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone 952.227.1300
Fax 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Robert Generous, Senior Planner
FROM:
Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal
DATE:
October 19,2004
SUBJ:
Hidden Creek Meadows Subdivision approval for a 23 lot subdivision
with variances. The development proposal includes a wetland alteration
permit to permit the crossing of a creek and wetland with a public street.
The site is 19.2 acres zoned single family residential, RSF, located at the
ends of Pipe wood Lane and Cartway Lane, north of Highway 7.
Applicant DNG of Chanhassen LLC.
Planning Case: 04-31
I have reviewed the proposed subdivision of the above project. In order to comply with
the Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division, I have the following fire
code or city ordinance/policy requirements. The plan review was based on the available
information submitted at this time. If additional plans or changes are submitted, the
appropriate code or policy items will be addressed.
1. No burning permits will be issued for trees to be removed. Trees and shrubs
must either be removed from site or chipped.
2. Fire apparatus access roads and water supply for fire protection is required to be
installed. Such protection shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and
during the time of construction except when approved altematemethods of
protection are provided. Temporary street signs shall be installed on each street
intersection when construction of new roadways allows passage by vehicles.
Pursuant to 2002 Minnesota Fire Code Section 501.4.
3. A 20-foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e., street lamps,
trees, shrubs, bushes, Xcel Energy, Qwest, cable TV and transformer boxes.
This is to ensure fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by
firefighters. Pursuant to Chanhassen City Ordinance #9-1.
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