To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Bryan Weimer, PWLF, Director, Public Works and Development
Prepared By:
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Jim Katzer, P.E, Transportation Division Manager, Karl Packer, P.E, Traffic Operations Manager, Tim Brevoort, Traffic Engineer,
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presenter
Presenter: Christian Torres, Traffic Engineering Technician
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Subject:
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Admission to Arapahoe County Fire Lane Program - Innovate at Dove Valley
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The property owner of Innovate at Dove Valley is requesting to enter into the Arapahoe County Fire Lane Program. South Metro Fire Rescue has determined that in the interest of safety and district fire code, certain areas in Innovate at Dove Valley should be designated as fire lanes. These areas are noted in the attached exhibit.
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Background and Discussion: Cars parked in narrow lanes can block the access of emergency vehicles. Therefore, Fire Districts require specific Fire Lanes be designated in certain areas to dimensions allowing larger fire equipment to pass. By entering into the Arapahoe County Fire Lane Program, the property owner requests fire lanes be designated and enforceable on private property by Arapahoe County.
The Transportation Division has reviewed the attached request and supports and recommends approval of this resolution. The Board of County Commissioners has the authority pursuant to section 42-4-1210, C.R.S. to designate areas on private property for authorized vehicles. The Board of County Commissioners also has authority pursuant to 18-9-117, C.R.S. to adopt rules for regulating use of public property.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact to Arapahoe County for signs if this request is approved. The property owner of Innovate at Dove Valley will be responsible for installation and maintenance of the signage and striping under the Arapahoe County Fire Lane program.
Alternatives: The alternatives available to the Board of County Commissioners is either to
1) Approve the request to enter into the Arapahoe County Fire Lane Program
2) Deny the request.
Alignment with Strategic Plan:
☐Be fiscally sustainable
☒Provide essential and mandated service
☐Be community focused
Staff Recommendation: The County Attorney’s Department has reviewed the Board Summary Report and has no comments at this time.
Concurrence: Arapahoe County Sheriff’s office and South Metro Fire Rescue support this resolution.