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RIPLEY DESIGN, INC. | 419 Canyon Avenue, Suite 200 | Fort Collins, CO 80521
August 25, 2021
Marcus Glasgow
Poudre Fire Authority
102 Remington Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
RE: 636 Castle Ridge Court – Fire Lane mitigation Proposal
Dear Mr. Glasgow,
Per international fire code section 503.2.1 and 503.1.1, a 20’ wide fire lane needs to be
provided within 150’ of the perimeter of the building.
Castle Ridge Court is a private drive platted in 1993 with a 38.4-foot-wide access
easement. There are two, five-foot wide sidewalks leaving approximately 28-feet of
roadway. At the time of development, no fire lane markings were required, and
parking was permitted. It is currently used on both sides of the street for parking
leaving a 12 to14-foot drive lane. This project is for the residence at 636 Castle Ridge
Drive. Changes to the historic use of the street would require approval by the other
residents for locations other than in front of this specific residence.
The proposed use is a group home for senior memory care patients. It will remain a
residential use with minimal exterior renovations. No additions, demolition, or changes
in roof will take place. To minimize disruptions of this project to surrounding
properties we are requesting that parking continue to be permitted along Castle
Ridge Drive, except for in front of the property at 636 Castle Ridge Drive, where a
loading zone is proposed. Additionally, to maintain the residential aesthetic, this
project we are proposing to paint the curb for the loading zone rather than use
signage. The group home will not be installing any identification signage to infer that
this is anything other than a single-family home. To mitigate any impacts for health
and safety, we propose the following:
· Installation of a NFPA 13R sprinkler system
· Painting the curb as “loading zone” for the entire length of the property at 636
Castle Ridge Court
· Additional egress windows
· Use the existing 13 foot wide by 65 feet long driveway for any ambulatory
vehicles
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RIPLEY DESIGN, INC. | 419 Canyon Avenue, Suite 200 | Fort Collins, CO 80521
The rear of the existing home at 636 Castle Ridge Court is approximately 200’ away
from the private street. Additional access to the rear of the home can be obtained
from Highcastle Drive at approximately the same distance.
By ensuring vehicles do not permanently park in front of this home there will be 19 to
20 feet for a fire truck to mobilize and fight the fire. Additionally, by providing a
sprinkler system, there will be additional time to get residents out of the building.
Respectfully,
Stephanie Hansen, PLA
Ripley Design, Inc