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Hearst Drive, it seems remote that residents would need to use (or even think to use) the Grey Eagle access. One additional requirement that has been added to the Oak Grove project is for the developer to construct a "ire road"from the Benedict Drive water utility road/tank to Lot Sl. This will be a narrow road designed for an al- wheel-drive fire truck to access the westerly part of the site primarily for wildland fire fighting. In that it will connect to the existing utility service road that connects Benedict Court to the City's water tank (which does not meet the City's requirements for width and grade as to an EVA), the fire road will likewise not be designed or constructed to City EVA standards related to width and weight capacity During the public hearing, Mr. Janas stated that the 2006 California Fire Code (which has not been adopted on a State-wide basis nor by the City) defines the minimum standards for the construction of what is now called "Fire Apparatus Access Roads " (FAAR). (The term "Emergency Vehicle Access " (EVA) is no longer in the proposed Fire Code.) The specifications for a FAAR are essentially the same as the present code requirements for an EVA as adopted by City of Pleasanton. When the fire code official requires a FAAR, it has to meet the minimum width, height, and surfacing requirements. When it comes time to construct the remainder of the access easement, the Fire Department will apply whatever standards are then in effect. If the access can be constructed within the existing easement and meet applicable codes, it will be. If it cannot, then additional right-of--way will need to be acquired. This has been made a condition of approval for this project. Finally, additional fire and life safety mitigation measures are imposed on the Oak Grove project in the form of the Urban-Wildland Interface (UWI) requirements and an increase in fire flow. This specifies that the development address the areas around each home to provide defensible space and ensure that the vegetation does not contribute to the spread of fire. The present code specifies that combustible vegetation be cleared 100 feet from the structure. The Fire Department has modified this requirement and has specified that the 100 foot clearance be measured from the property line, not the structure. In some cases, based on the siting of the residence this distance may be up to 180 feet from the residence. In addition, fire-resistive construction, non-combustible roofing and other protective measures will also be required to ensure resistance to fire. The UWI plan will contain provisions for the management of open space to ensure that best practices are employed in the open space to restrict the spread of fire to this development as well as the surrounding neighborhoods. Fire flow has been increased to 1.5 times the City minimum for residential development; so adequate water is available for wildland firefighting and structure protection. Each residence is also required to have automatic fire sprinkler protection. PUD-33, Oak Grove Planned Unit Development Planning Commission Page 12