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Fire chief's requests and elevator count discussed as applicant adjusts apartment plans
Summary
The applicant told the planning board it met with the fire chief; the team agreed to add a second public hydrant and sprinklers in attic spaces, while the board debated whether one oversized elevator is acceptable for the three‑story building.
During the project review the applicant reported it met with the town fire chief and is making several safety adjustments to the plan.
The architect (S4) said the team will relocate EV chargers to the west end of the building, add a public hydrant on the street to provide hose access at both ends of the building, and install sprinklers in the attic space to address the chief's concerns about fire spread. Board members asked whether sprinkler coverage would obviate additional fire‑stop walls; the applicant said sprinklers plus the building alarm system satisfied the chief's requests.
Board members also debated whether the three‑story building requires one or two elevators. The applicant said a single oversized elevator that can accommodate a gurney will be provided; adding a second elevator would add roughly $300,000 and reduce rentable units on each floor. The chair said he would recommend the town board consider allowing one elevator if the applicant documents service agreements and demonstrates adequate accessibility and emergency procedures.
