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Home My WebLink About2.0 Referral Responses9-3-98 DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES EMS • FIRE • RESCUE Mr. Mark Bean Garfield County Planning Dept. 109 8th Street, Suite 303 Glenwood Springs, CO. 81601 Dear Mark, A proposal has been brought to my attention by Schmueser Gorden Meyer Inc. concerning the end of Shelljo Drive in the Canyon Creek Estates subdivision. Apparently, a cul de sac has been constructed that does not meet the original county approved plot plan and this proposal dated 8-31- 98 is an attempt to improve the existing condition. I was approached to determine if this new proposal would satisfy our departments requirements for fire apparatus access roads and turn a rounds. Although the proposal does not show a 90 foot cul de sac, it does have the provisions for a "J Hook" turn a round. This is an acceptable alternative to the cul de sac and appears to be acceptable for our needs. We have approved similar designs on other projects. I did require that a 20 foot driveable surface be constructed. The designers are proposing 16' paved surface and a 2 foot shoulder on each side which will maintain the weight of our fire apparatus. I have also required that "No Parking Fire Lane" signs be posted. Although this design is not perfect, it will satisfy our needs for apparatus turn a rounds and prevent hardships on the adjoining property owners. This is a big improvement over what now exists. I recommend approving this design. If you have any questions, please give me a call. ince y, Jack Jones Fire Marshal, Glenwood Springs Emergency Services cc: Carl Smith File c`o 0 1998 C -;f -D 0 TY 806 Cooper Avenue • Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 • (970) 945-2575 • Fax (970) 945-2597 ENGINEERS SURVEYORS SGM 118 West 6th, Suite 200 (970) 945-1004 SCHMUESER FAX (970) 945-5948 GORDON MEYER - Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 September 4, 1998 Canyon Creek Homeowners Association 45855 Highway 6 Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 RE: Reconstruction of the Upper Portion of ShellJo Drive Dear Homeowners: I am writing in regards to the structural condition of the upper portion of ShellJo Drive in the Canyon Creek Estates Subdivision, Garfield County, Colorado. As requested I have reviewed the soils reports by CTL Thompson and Hepworth Pawlak Geotechnical for the upper portion of ShellJo Drive. Having also reviewed the soils reports for the lower loop and entrance roads to the subdivision, I have concluded that the reconstruction of this upper road can be done in a manner similar to the lower loop and entrance just completed. In summary, the upper portion of ShellJo Drive consists of a mixture of chipseal, class 6, aggregate base course of varying depths, and native materials. This road section can be scarified to a depth of approximately 8", mixed to create a uniform material and recompacted to 95 % standard proctor density. Upon completion of this, a 3" thick asphalt surface can be placed upon the prepared subgrade. This structural road section will have a better performance than the original road design consisting of chipseal and basecourse. Please do not hesitate to call should you have any questions. Sincerely, SCHMUESER GORDON MEYER, INC. Dan Cokley, P.E. 98026 DC:rj 9-3-98 DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES EMS • FIRE • RESCUE Mr. Mark Bean Garfield County Planning Dept. 109 8th Street, Suite 303 Glenwood Springs, CO. 81601 Dear Mark, A proposal has been brought to my attention by Schmueser Gorden Meyer Inc. concerning the end of Shelljo Drive in the Canyon Creek Estates subdivision. Apparently, a cul de sac has been constructed that does not meet the original county approved plot plan and this proposal dated 8-31- 98 is an attempt to improve the existing condition. I was approached to determine if this new proposal would satisfy our departments requirements for fire apparatus access roads and turn a rounds. Although the proposal does not show a 90 foot cul de sac, it does have the provisions for a "J Hook" turn a round. This is an acceptable alternative to the cul de sac and appears to be acceptable for our needs. We have approved similar designs on other projects. I did require that a 20 foot driveable surface be constructed. The designers are proposing 16' paved surface and a 2 foot shoulder on each side which will maintain the weight of our fire apparatus. I have also required that "No Parking Fire Lane" signs be posted. Although this design is not perfect, it will satisfy our needs for apparatus turn a rounds and prevent hardships on the adjoining property owners. This is a big improvement over what now exists. I recommend approving this design. If you have any questions, please give me a call. Jac Jones Fire Marshal, Glenwood Springs Emergency Services cc: Carl Smith File 806 Cooper Avenue • Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 • (970) 945-2575 • Fax (970) 945-2597 t? r 9-16-98 DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES EMS • FIRE • RESCUE Garfield County Commissioners 109 8th Street Glenwood Springs, CO. 81601 Dear Commissioners, I have studied the revised plan for the turn a round at the end of Shelljo Drive in the Canyon Creek Estates subdivision dated 9-14-98. This plan shows the widening of the circle drive which can only improve the access for fire equipment. I have no problem with this concept and it does meet the Glenwood Springs Rural Fire Protection District's requirements for access and the turning around of fire apparatus. Please consider this letter as our approval of the design. If you have any questions, please give me a call. Sincerely, Jack Jones Fire Marshal, Glenwood Springs Emergency Services cc: Canyoon Creek Estates Homeowners Assoc. File 806 Cooper Avenue • Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 • (970) 945-2575 • Fax (970) 945-2597 t: