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. . Finan, Nick From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Dunham, Champ Friday. December 19.20039:53 AM Finan. Nick Boale, Mike RE: Eddie Gray's water well request As I have stated to Mr. Gray, the small portable office building is not of allot of concern to the Fire Department. Our concerns are as follows: . Halardous (flammable) cargo stored on site that could result in the need for very large volumes of water . Sale of the property at a later date where larger buildings etc. could be built If there is some way to insure that the property will not store halardous, combustible. or flammable liquids, and that the property could not expand to include these commodities or build other buildings on the site should the property sell, the Fire Department would not have a problem waving the hydrant requirement. One other thing to consider is future development in the area. Are there other sites in the immediate area that could be developed, and will they be expecting a "waiver", or will they be required to meet the code. Our concerns are for our firefighters. We get the calls and are expected to suppress fires to save lives and property. Considering there is currently very limited access to fire hydrants in the area, our firefighters and the community would be at risk depending on ''tanking operations" for structure fires or fires involving hazardous cargo. At present, the closest hydrant to the area in question is on the "P" street right of way east of the Strand Rail Yard, on the south side of the railroad tracks. Apparently the railroad has blocked off access over the railroad tracks and are storing rail cars across the blocked off rail crossing. Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us.