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City Council Meeting Minutes February 18, 2014 Page 13 of 23 in response to fires. Planning Director stated they influence roadway design in all aspects of the City's overall safety. Council member Jasiak voiced her support for Criteria 3, 4 and 5. Mayor Muckle requested Council discussion on Section 15.12.080 —Turning radius. Council member Stolzmann proposed to keep the language proposed by the Fire District, which are the requirements in the contractor checklist. If the Fire District purchases larger equipment, the Code would have to be amended. Council member Loo was reluctant to make changes because an expert staff has reviewed the Code and made recommendations. She asked Chief Parker to respond to Council member Stolzmann proposal of a different turn radii than is currently being proposed. Chief Parker stated the proposal meets the criteria for all development in the community. The Code specifically has minimum performance requirements and there are provisions for the Authority to have jurisdiction and does not impede the Fire Marshall to make decisions. The Code is a national code, but is not robust enough to be specific to each jurisdiction. He stated the Fire District does not have a problem as long as it meets the minimum performance standard, which is consistent with the Code. Mayor Muckle asked Chief Parker about the performance criteria. Chief Parker addressed the turning radius and stated the Fire District will not impose any more restrictions on developers than the minimum performance requirements in the Code. Council member Stolzmann suggested the number of the minimum radius be clearly stated; instead of saying there is a minimum radius. She felt the entire section could be stricken because Section 503.2.4 states almost the same thing as Appendix D. Mayor Muckle asked Council to discuss the added subsections of B and C to 15.12.110 of the ordinance. Council member Stolzmann addressed B and C in the fire lane requirements and preferred the language where the stricter requirement shall control. City Attorney Light suggested the following language be added: "In addition to the requirements of Appendix D". Council member Stolzmann addressed Section A, which requires 150' from single- family residences and suggested taking that portion out. With respect to Section D, the 5' fire lane obstruction, she noted that would provide 26' on the fire lanes. She asked if it was included in the fire code and would it then be 30'. She supported Section F. Mayor Muckle asked Chief Parker if the section in the Louisville Municipal Code, with