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Neighbors warn of strain on fire, water and school services from proposed project
Summary
Residents at the June 1 hearing raised concerns that the 34‑unit project could strain Warner’s fire, water and school services, questioned fire-lane and ladder-truck access to a third floor, and urged review by the Fire and Water/Sewer departments before further board action.
Multiple residents told the Planning Board they were concerned about municipal-service impacts from the proposed 34‑unit project, especially fire access to the third story, water supply and potential demands on schools and emergency services.
Paul Iverson questioned where a required fire lane would be located, whether the retention pond would protect the nearby Warner River, and how the town would fight fires on a third floor given the lack of a ladder truck. He said he did not support a waiver of the 2.5 parking standard, arguing it could compound access problems. Tom Furtado and engineer Ben Osgood said the design includes two proposed fire lanes and that they would coordinate with the Fire Department; Osgood said he had confirmed with Water/Sewer staff that there is capacity for the project.
The board asked for written comments from Fire and Water/Sewer departments prior to the July 6 continuation so those agencies’ technical assessments can be placed on the record.
