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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVegetation Management & Fire Mitigation PlanL E S T E R DEVELOPMIZOMMI ENT :u Vegetation Management & Fire Mitigation Plan Project: Lot 7, White Cloud Ridge - Carbondale, CO Applicant: Lester Development Residence Size: -6,500 sq. ft. Single -Family Home Permit Type: Major Grading & Building Prepared for: Garfield County Building & Fire Authorities > 1.Objectives • Minimize wildfire risk through strategic vegetation clearance and site design • Establish and maintain defensible space around the structure • Comply with Garfield County's WUI standards and Appendix J of the 2015 IBC • Ensure year-round fire -safe conditions through long-term maintenance <> 2. Site Conditions • Vegetation Type: High desert shrubs, grasses, small stands of Gambel oak • Slope: Gently sloped with some terrain variation (520%) • Access: Private road access with proposed fire turnaround and driveway improvements • Exposure: South -facing rear; adjacent lots are undeveloped or grassland 11> 3. Defensible Space Zones L E S T E R DEVELOPMENT Zone Distance from Actions Home Zone 1 0-5 ft - Remove flammable vegetation, wood mulch, and debris - Use rock, gravel, or pavers for landscaping - Trim trees back from roof/chimney - 15' clearance around propane tanks and utilities Zone 2 5-30 ft - Thin tree crowns to 10' spacing - Remove ladder fuels - Mow grass to 4" - Firewood stored >30' from home Zone 3 30-100 ft - Thin native brush and trees to reduce fuel continuity - Maintain open areas - Remove dead/dying trees and debris - Retain healthy, spaced vegetation to reduce erosion 4. Construction & Material Practices • Class A fire -rated roofing (e.g., metal or tile) • Non-combustible siding (e.g., stucco, fiber cement) • Vents screened with 1/8" metal mesh • Dual -pane tempered windows 9 Decks and eaves enclosed or ignition -resistant L E S T E R DEVELOPMENT '> 5. Driveway Access & Emergency Features • Driveway will meet 12' min. width and 13.5' vertical clearance • Emergency turnaround provided at build site • Reflective address marker (min. 4" height) at road entry • Temporary water source during construction if required by Fire Marshal < 6. Maintenance Plan • Vegetation management performed seasonally and after significant wind events • Annual fire mitigation inspection and cleanup • Firewood relocated seasonally (Oct —May) if stored on -site • Ongoing compliance with Garfield County and Firewise guidance 0 7. Summary This Vegetation Management & Fire Mitigation Plan is designed to reduce wildfire risk through defensible space creation, fuel reduction, fire -safe construction practices, and ongoing site maintenance. All work will comply with local codes, Firewise USA® principles, and be verified by the local Fire District as required.