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t <br /> NFP standards regarding protection of life and property from w i 1 df i re. This <br /> y ,ti <br /> y.= area s a w l d 1 and/u rban me rm :�c -- when {you put homes out n the woods . <br /> This standard requires this type of area to have more than 1 access route � <br /> and for that reason he found this proposal unacceptable, because there is • <br /> only l route in and out. The boulevard addressed some of the earlier �^ <br /> questions about a minor accident. <br /> Tony asked M r, Danesk i how much of that applies? <br /> Mr. Danesk i said the Chief is following national standards to guide him on <br /> a his advise to the Board but those standards are not binding on the Board . <br /> :- Tony asked Of any NFPA issues were part of the suit? <br /> -'-�` Mr-. Daneski said they were not. 't <br /> y YyiL� �1 <br /> ,y <br /> Ch i of Baker said in his opinion , the lack of an alternate could provide an ' <br /> } unsafe condition . High winds could make the road unpassab 1 e. For examp 1 e <br /> after the hurricane, they could not get to Seconset Island for 2 days. <br /> He tried to hold this standard up to other areas. He spoke w Ith California. <br /> � <br /> y They now have very strict standards , we are not at the same danger level <br /> as they are . He also spoke with Kansas City, which is more of a rural /urban <br /> setting . Kansas City had a similar subdivision , 1 way i n , 1 way out. They <br /> ears ago and because of the difficulty ff i cu I t getting n i n they <br /> had a f i re there 3 y g y 9 9 Y <br /> lost 40 houses because of the mass exodus . People have a habit of waiting � <br /> to the last minute. This area has been prone to f i res , because i t i s of f ;w <br /> the beaten path and there is rapid spread . <br /> f <br /> Tony asked Chief Baker i f he is say i n g he st i 11 has concerns with the <br /> boulevard? <br /> v He said based on the standards and on talking to other people , it is still ` <br /> not 2 ways out. There is no alternative. <br /> Tony asked him, forgetting the standards because they are not subdivision <br /> standards , based on experience, what really happens? Ate there any local , <br /> s i mi 1 ar situations? <br /> Chief Baker said there are some single family homes off long dirt roads . <br /> Both of the islands, Saddleback, has multiple roads which are not approved , <br /> ,> but are at least passable , and is out in the woodlands . <br /> This is an area where if fires start , they are not reported quickly and <br /> they can move towards the subdivision . <br /> 2 <br /> M r. Angus said he understands the points the Chief is making . It would not <br /> E appear that if every resident, all 50 , decided to leave at once that there <br /> would be a traffic jam. <br /> Richard asked how the Fire Department would get access in , at that time <br /> t with 50 residents leaving? <br /> M r. Angus said 50 cars are not many cars . k <br /> `=rdRichard said it only takes 2-3 to block a lane . <br /> Chief Baker said in a panic situation , there are no rules and people are <br /> not concerned abou.0 Fire Department trying to get i n . <br /> Traffic consultant Mr .. Scully said he shares the concerns about safety <br /> however, this is not a small street. There is 15 feet of pavement per <br /> direction on the boulevard with a surmountable island. He can ' t imagine , <br /> even if all 50 houses left at once , using up both sides of the boulevard . <br /> 2 s <br /> �I <br />