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Show UNCERTAIN TIMES FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS The Uniform Fire Code, which is Utah State Law, sets the minimum standards for fire apparatus access roads. The Town or POA can exceed these standards if desirable, but relaxing them would require a legislative exclusion. The following quotes from the code give us a guide: “Fire apparatus roads shall be required for every building hereafter constructed when any portion of an exterior wall of the first story is located more than 150 feet from fire department vehicle access.” “The unobstructed width of a fire apparatus access road shall be not less than 20 feet.” “Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be provided with a surface so as to provide all—weather driving capabilities.” “All dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with approved provisions for the turning around of fire apparatus.” One exception to the above is that an access road is not required where it is not possible to build one. Note that only the provision for turning of fire apparatus is required on the roads. It does not specify cul—de-sacs. Since a lot of controversy has centered on the platted cul-de—sacs, it would seem that favorable agreements could be worked out by using something other than cul—de—sacs. For example, a ”T” at the end of a road could work nicely. So could a turning “finger” to one side of the road. This may be a desirable solution for a situation where topography prevents a turnaround at the end of a road. The best solution will be the one which allows the Town to meet its legal obligation with the least imposition of its citizens. —-Floyd Stoughton - FEBRUARY 15, 1995 - 3 TOWN—--from Page 1 meeting to discuss these issues before the election on Tuesday, April 18th. The following are questions that have occured to me, in thinking about the Town and disincorporation. I hope that members of the community will provide us with some of the answers over the next two months. WATER: What happens to our water rights? How can we protect the water rights we have (but have'nt yet used) that the Town is saving for owners in the River Ranchos? How do we protect our watershed and aquifers? ROADS: How will our road funding be affected? What would be the impact of losing the approximate $11,000 we currently receive as a Town from Class "C" road funds? What happens to the CIB loan used to fund the completed drainage work, which we are currently repaying with the Class "C" road funds? COMMUNITY LOT: Who would own the community lot if we were no longer a Town? Would it revert to the Cemmetary District, from whom the Town acquired it, or would it become a Grand County park? What would happen to the grant for the pavillion we just received? What impact would disincorporation have on the State grant used to plant the trees on the lot? If the community no longer owned the Lot, how would we deal with the $10,000 in improvements (the well) that was paid for by the property owners. LIABILITY AND TAXES: The POA currently funds the Town‘s liability insurance which covers the roads, the Greenbelt Lots, and the Community Lot. What coverage can we get as a private corporation (POA)? Would it give us the same protection? How much would it cost? As a Town we do not pay taxes on community property including land and equipment. How much tax would we be required to pay on real and personal property if we disincorporated? GOVERNMENT: What are the Town's ordinances? What are the County's ordinances? How do they compare? Would we have more or less rules under the Town's or County's jurisdiction? How do our subdivision ordinances compare? How would each impact the unsubdivided lands that are currently within the Town's Boundaries? How much say do we want in who governs us, in who makes the decisions for this community? INFLUENCING LAND USE AROUND US: How much influence do we have as a Town? How much would we have as part of the County only? How would ending our jurisdiction over Round Mountain affect our influence regarding Atlas' proposal to quarry Round Mountain? What impact could we have on future mining, drilling and seismic activities around us if we are a Town or part of the County only? -—Joan Sangree JANIE TUFT ‘ SALES AGENT/OWNER Paradise Real Estate 47 E. CENTER STREET - MOAB, UT 84532 801-259-2650 - FAX 801-259-2699 P.O.Box 1121 - Moab UT 84532 Res. 801259—8360 ' Leave Message M.L.S. REALTOR ' |
