HomeMy WebLinkAboutB23-2585 SETBACK VARIANCE EXCEPTION LETTERCory Bruce Langberg
Address: 13943 Chestnut Circle Magalia, CA 95954 Email: RJQY7@hotmail.com Phone: 2087862470
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9/13/2023 6:12 PM TRANSMITTED VIA EMAIL TO:
Chris.Boyd@fire.ca.gov
Troy.Hand@fire.ca.gov
Deputy Fire Marshal Chris Boyd
CAL Fire-Butte County Fire Department
176 Nelson Avenue
Oroville, CA, 95965
Subject: 30’ setback variance exception request letter for site address: 13742 Blair LN Magalia, CA
95954 (APN: 066-400-010-000, Permit #: B23-2585 Plan Check: #1)
Deputy Fire Marshal Boyd:
Applicant: THE EPU TRUST – Cory Bruce Langberg Trustee
I am writing this letter to request an exception to the following § 1276.01. Setback for Structure
Defensible Space et seq.
Please clearly state the specific section(s) of the Fire Safe Regulations for which an exception
is requested:
California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 14. Natural Resources Division 1.5. Department of
Forestry and Fire Protection Chapter 7. Fire Protection [FNA2] Subchapter 2. SRA Fire Safe
Regulations Article 5. Fuel Modification Standards § 1276.01. Setback for Structure Defensible
Space. (a) All parcels shall provide a minimum thirty (30) foot setback for all buildings from all
property lines and/or the center of a road. (b) When a thirty (30) foot setback is not possible for
practical reasons, which may include but are not limited to parcel dimensions or size, topographic
limitations, or other easements, the local jurisdiction shall provide for same practical effect. (i) Same
practical effect requirements shall reduce the likelihood of home-to-home ignition. (ii) Same practical
effect options may include, but are not limited to, noncombustible block walls or fences; five (5) feet of
noncombustible material horizontally around the structure; installing hardscape landscaping or
reducing exposed windows on the side of the structure with a less than thirty (30) foot setback; or
additional structure hardening such as those required in the California Building Code, California Code
of Regulations title 24, part 2, Chapter 7A. (c) Structures constructed in the SRA are required to
comply with the defensible space regulations in Title 14. Natural Resources Division 1.5. Department
of Forestry and Fire Protection Chapter 7. Fire Protection Subchapter 3. Fire Hazard.
The material facts supporting the contention of the applicant: The shape, and dimensions of the
land severely limit the area to build structures and comply with a thirty (30) foot setback requirement.
Especially for my parcel, which is only .21 acres. Any changes to the current dimensions or locations
of proposed structures would made rebuilding impossible.
Cory Bruce Langberg
Address: 13943 Chestnut Circle Magalia, CA 95954 Email: RJQY7@hotmail.com Phone: 2087862470
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The details of the exception proposed: In order to reduce the intensity of a wildfire by reducing the
volume and density of flammable vegetation and allow fire fighters a point of attack or defense, I
propose the following to mitigate fire concerns:
1) I have already removed all dense and flammable material on the lot.
2) Install five (5) feet of noncombustible material horizontally around the main residence
structure.
A map showing the proposed location and siting of the exception: See site map in original
submittal.
Sincerely,
Cory Bruce Langberg
This correspondence is the property of Cory Bruce Langberg. It is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure. Distribution or copying of this letter or the information contained herein, by anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this letter in error, please immediately notify the sender by e-mail at rjqy7@hotmail.com. Please delete and destroy any copies of this letter.
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DECLARATION: I certify under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.