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<br />Long-term planning: The county planning department will be engineering a second long- <br />term accesslescape road into the Floyd Hill area from Jefferson Co. Hwy. 74 to intersect <br />at Beaver Brook Canyon Rd. This road would give the Evergreen Fire District an alternate <br />route into the area and an evacuation route out for residents and businesses. Cost <br />estimate at this time is unknown. <br /> <br />This project is mentioned to show future fire protection planning within the community. <br /> <br />83. Fire Watch Towers <br />There is preliminary discussion to place three fire watchtowers in the county. A triangular <br />overlapping area of coverage would allow even the smallest of fires to be spotted early. <br />Tower locations: 1) Up Spring Gulch; 2) Upper Bear Creek Area; 3) Bellview. <br /> <br />B4. Fire ProofinglProtection Information <br />Fire Protection Information and training for homes and businesses will be developed. <br />a. Fireplace and Chimney safety <br />b. Fire preventive roofing <br />c. Fire preventive landscaping <br />d. Water storage <br />e. Fire fuels <br /> <br />***NOTE*** This section will be assembled by the Public Information Network Section <br />Committee, later identified. It will, however, take expert fire safety consultation to prepare <br />it properly. It has been added to this portion for cost purposes and partner identification. <br /> <br />Ba. Background <br />Clear Creek County has experienced a serious increase in urban interface much the same <br />as Jefferson and Summit Counties. Recognizing and preventing the risk potential has <br />been slow. Now that Jefferson County and Summit County is bursting at the seams, so <br />to speak, there isn't anywhere else for people to look for affordable housing and relocation <br />other than in Clear Creek County. The opportunity to expand our fire protection has never <br />been more needed. With the county's plans to complete "Master Plan '99", defensible fire <br />regulations to reduce risk benefits future developments. <br /> <br />Bb. Project Description <br />There are four components to the fire protection section of this application. <br />1. Fire protection master planning with incorporation into the county "Master Plan '99" <br />2. Fire access/escape road - Floyd Hill, Saddleback area <br />3. Fire watchtowers <br />4. Fire protection information <br /> <br />19 <br />