HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 23-09RESOLUTION NO. 23-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW
DRC2022-00159, A REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT
COMPRISING 160 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND 1 LIVE -WORK UNIT WITH
745 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL AREA AND A VARIANCE FOR A
REDUCTION IN THE NON-RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENT FOR MIXED -
USE PROJECTS FOR A SITE ON 4.46 ACRES OF LAND NEAR THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND VINEYARD
AVENUE IN THE CORRIDOR 1 (CO1) ZONE, AND MAKING FINDINGS
IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0207-211-43 AND -44.
A. Recitals.
1. Leap Development, LLC filed an application for the issuance of Design Review
DRC2022-00159, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Design Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 26th day of April 2023, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said application and concluded
said hearing on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above -
referenced public hearing on April 26, 2023, including written and oral staff reports, this
Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a vacant site located near the southwest corner of
Vineyard Avenue and Foothill Boulevard containing a site area of approximately 4.46 acres; and
b. The existing land use, General Plan designation, and Zones for the project site
and adjacent properties are as follows:
Land Use
General Plan
Zone
Site
Vacant & Existing
Mixed -Use City Corridor
Corridor 1 (C01)
Commercial Center
Moderate
North
Commercial Center
Mixed -Use City Corridor
Corridor 1 (CO1)
Moderate
South
Multi -Family Development
I
Suburban Neighborhood
Low
Medium (M) Residential
East
Multi -Family Development
Mixed -Use City Corridor
Moderate
Corridor 1 (CO1)
West
Single -Family Residences
Suburban Neighborhood
Corridor 1 (C01)
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DESIGN REVIEW DRC2022-00189 — LEAP DEVELOPMENT, LLC
April 26, 2023
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c. The proposed project consists of the construction multi -family development
comprising 160 residential units and 1 live -work unit with 745 square feet of commercial lease
area; and
d. The project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee on February 28, 2023.
The Committee approved the project as presented; and
e. The project includes a related Variance (DRC2023-00022) to reduce the required
20 percent nonresidential land use percentage requirement.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above -
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby specifically finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan. The General Plan
Designation for the project site is Mixed -Use City Corridor Moderate, which envisions a mix of
medium -density residential and non-residential land uses. The project proposes a total of 160
multifamily units that include one live -work unit with 745 square feet of commercial, providing a
density of 37 dwelling units per acre which is consistent with the intent of the General Plan. A
Variance has been submitted to reduce the non-residential requirement based on the size of the
parcel, the lack of street visibility, and the adjacency of the existing commercial center; and
b. The proposed development is in accord with the objectives of the Development
Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The project site is within Corridor
1 (C01) zone which is designated for a medium -intensity mixed -use development that transitions
existing auto -oriented corridors to vibrant areas that promote walkability. The site plan is designed
to comply with the requirements and the intent of the C01 zone by creating a residential
neighborhood adjacent to the auto -oriented commercial center currently under construction at the
southwest corner of Vineyard Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. A Variance has been submitted to
reduce the non-residential requirement based on the land -locked nature of the subject project
site, the lack of street frontage, and the adjacency of the existing commercial center; and
c. The proposed development complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code. The proposed development meets all standards outlined in the Development
Code except for the requirement to provide a non-residential component. A Variance has been
submitted to reduce the non-residential requirement based on the land -locked nature of the
subject project site, the lack of street frontage, and the adjacency of the existing commercial
center; and
d. The proposed development, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will
not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity. A CEQA Section 15183 Compliance Memorandum was prepared
for the project that demonstrates that the project would not have an impact on the environment
not already contemplated in the General Plan EIR.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the CEQA Guidelines Section 15183
Compliance Memorandum, together with all written and oral reports included for the
environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no
substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment based
upon the findings as follows:
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DESIGN REVIEW DRC2022-00189 — LEAP DEVELOPMENT, LLC
April 26, 2023
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a. The City of Rancho Cucamonga adopted a comprehensive update to the City's
General Plan (GP) and certified a Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No.
2021050261) on December 15, 2021. As part of the GP, the Project site was designated for "Mix -
Use City Corridor Moderate" land use, which allows for residential development at densities
ranging from 24 to 42 dwelling units per acre (dulac) and non-residential development at a Floor
Area Ratio (FAR) ranging from 0.4 to 1.0. According to Section 15168 of the CEQA Guidelines, a
Program EIR may be prepared on a series of actions that can be characterized as one large
project. Use of a Program EIR gives the Lead Agency an opportunity to consider broad policy
alternatives and program -wide mitigation measures, as well as greater flexibility to address
project -specific and cumulative environmental impacts on a comprehensive scale.
b. Pursuant to Section 15183(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines, "if an impact is not
peculiar to the parcel or to the project, has been addressed as a significant effect in the prior EIR,
or can be substantially mitigated by the imposition of uniformly applied development policies or
standards... then an additional EIR need not be prepared for the project solely on the basis of that
impact." The 4.46-acre property is designated by the City's General Plan for "Mixed -Use City
Corridor Moderate" land uses. The proposed Project is consistent with the site's GP land use
designation of "Mixed -Use City Corridor Moderate" except for a request for a variance to reduce
the non-residential land use requirement and would be consistent with all other applicable GP
policies. Therefore, no subsequent or supplemental EIR is required for the proposed project.
C. To demonstrate that no subsequent EIR or environmental review is required, a
CEQA Section 15183 Compliance Memorandum dated April 4, 2023, was prepared by Michael
Baker International (Exhibit D -- CEQA Section 15183 Compliance Memorandum). Staff evaluated
this memorandum and concluded that the project is within the scope of the EIR adopted and
certified as part of the City's GP on December 15, 2021. The project will not have one or more
significant effects not discussed in the GP EIR, nor have more severe effects than previously
analyzed, and that additional or different mitigation measures are not required to reduce the
impacts of the project to a level of less than significant.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth in
the attached Conditions of Approval.
6, The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF APRIL 2023.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Brya opp, Chairma i
VI-JAII
ATTEST:
Matt Marq ez,3Secretary
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO, 23-09
DESIGN REVIEW DRC2022-00189 -- LEAP DEVELOPMENT, LLC
April 26, 2023
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I, Matt Marquez, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of
the Planning Commission held on the 26th day of April 2023, by the following vote -to -wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: DOPP, WILLIAMS, MORALES, BOLING, DANIELS
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
Conditions of Approval
RANCHO
CUCAMONGA
Community Development Department
Project #: DRC2022-00189 DRC2023-00022
Project Name: Foothill & Vineyard Mixed Use
Location: 8833 FOOTHILL BLVD - 020721143-0000
Project Type: Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
Planning Department
Please he advised of the following Special Conditions
1. The project shall comply with all mitigation measures outlined in the CIEQA Section 15183 Compliance
Memorandum dated April 4, 2023, prepared by Michael Baker International
2. Garage/carport structures shall have materials, finishes, trim, and colors that match the corresponding
elements of the primary building of a multi -family residential development or the main dwelling unit of a
single-family residential development.
3. The project shall remain in compliance with the parking management plan at all times. In the event of any
observed parking violations to the parking management plan, the City reserves the right to require the
preparation of off -site, on -street parking restrictions such as, but not limited to, no parking signage,
time -limit parking signage, red curb, any necessary street repairs/improvements, or the establishment
of the parking district at the cost of the property owner/developer.
4. The applicant shall work with the San Bernardino County Flood Control District to construct an
ADA-compliant pedestrian connection between the proposed access gate along the west property line
of the project site and the Cucamonga Creek Trail. The access gate to the multi -use trail shall remain
open for access through the project by the general public.
Standard Conditions of Approval
5. The applicant shall sign the Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of Conditions of Approval
provided by the Planning Department. The signed Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of
Conditions of Approval shall be returned to the Planning Department prior to the submittal of
grading/construction plans for plan check, request for a business license, and/or commencement of the
approved activity.
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Project #: DRC2022-00189 DRC2023-00022
Project Name: Foothill & Vineyard Mixed Use
Location: 8833 FOOTHILL BLVD - 020721143-0000
Project Type: Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
6. The applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless, the City, and/or any of its officials,
officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, those City agents serving as independent
contractors in the role of City officials and instrumentalities thereof (collectively "Indemnitees"), from any
and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of mandamus, and other actions and proceedings (whether
legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute resolutions
procedures (including, but not limited to, arbitrations, mediations, and other such procedures)
(collectively "Actions"), brought against the City, and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents,
departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set
aside, void, or annul, the action of, or any permit or approval issued by, the City and/or any of its
officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof (including
actions approved by the voters of the City), for or concerning the project, whether such actions are
brought under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State Planning and Zoning Law, the
Subdivisions Map Act, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1085 or 1,094.5, or any other state, federal, or
local statute, law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or any decision of a competent jurisdiction. This
indemnification provision expressly includes losses, judgments, costs, and expenses (including, without
limitation, attorneys' fees or court costs) in any manner arising out of or incident to this approval, the
Planning and Economic Development Director's actions, the Planning Commission's actions, and/or
the City Council's actions, related entitlements, or the City's environmental review thereof. The Applicant
shall pay and satisfy any judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City or the other
Indemnitees in any such suit, action, or other legal proceeding. It is expressly agreed that the City shall
have the right to approve, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, the legal counsel providing
the City's defense, and that the applicant shall reimburse City for any costs and expenses directly and
necessarily incurred by the City in the course of the defense. City shall promptly notify the applicant of
any Action brought and City shall cooperate with applicant in the defense of the Action. In the event such
a legal action is filed challenging the City's determinations herein or the issuance of the approval, the
City shall estimate its expenses for the litigation. The Applicant shall deposit said amount with the City
or, at the discretion of the City, enter into an agreement with the City to pay such expenses as they
become due.
7. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval or Approval Letter, Conditions of
Approval, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for
information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be
wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
8. The applicant shall be required to pay California Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of Exemption
fee in the amount of $50.00. All checks are to be made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors
and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to public hearing or within 5 days of the date
of project approval.
9. Any approval shall expire if Building Permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within
2 years from the date of approval or a time extension has been granted.
10. For multiple -family development, provide exterior lockable storage space as required by the California
Green Building Code.
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Project #: DRC2022-00189 DRC2023-00022
Project Name: Foothill & Vineyard Mixed Use
Location: 8833 FOOTHILL BLVD - 020721143-0000
Project Type: Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning_ Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
11. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property owner,
homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape maintenance
shall be submitted for Planning and Economic Development Director and Engineering Services
Department review and approved prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
12. For multiple -family development, laundry facilities shall be provided as required by the Development
Code.
13. A detailed on -site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and approved by the
Planning and Economic Development Director and Police Department (909-477-2800) prior to the
issuance of Building Permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of
shielding so as not to adversely affect adjacent properties.
14. All units shall be provided with garage door openers if driveways are less than 18 feet in depth from
back of sidewalk.
15. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet.
16. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 17 feet long with a required 1-foot overhang (e.g., over a curb
stop).
17. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, and
exits shall be striped per City standards.
18. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be provided
throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/plazas/ recreational
uses.
19. For multi -family residential and non-residential development, property owners are responsible for the
continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on -site, as well as contiguous planted areas within the
public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debris and maintained in
healthy and thriving condition, and shall receive regular pruning, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming. Any
damaged, dead, diseased, or decaying plant material shall be replaced within 30 days from the date of
damage.
20. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in the
case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for
Planning and Economic Development Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building
Permits for the development or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. For
development occurring in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the landscape plans will also be
reviewed by Fire Construction Services.
21. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking stalls.
22. All dwellings shall have the front, side and rear elevations upgraded with architectural treatment,
detailing and increased delineation of surface treatment subject to Planning and Economic
Development Director review and approval prior to issuance of Building Permits.
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Project #: DRC2022-00189 DRC2023-00022
Project Name
Location:
Foothill & Vineyard Mixed Use
8833 FOOTHILL BLVD - 020721143-0000
Project Type: Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
23. This project is subject to public art requirement outlined in Chapter 17.124 of the Development Code.
Prior to the issuance of building permits (for grading or construction), the applicant shall inform the
Planning Department of their choice to install public art, donate art or select the in -lieu option as outlined
in 17.124.020.D.
If the project developer chooses to pay the in -lieu fee, the in -lieu art fee will be invoiced on the building
permit by the City and shall be paid by the applicant prior to building permit issuance.
If the project developer chooses to install art, they shall submit, during the plan check process, an
application for the art work that will be installed on the project site that contains information applicable to
the art work in addition to any other information as may be required by the City to adequately evaluate
the proposed the art work in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.124.
If the project developer chooses to donate art, applications for art work donated to the City shall be
subject to review by the Public Art Committee which shall make a recommendation whether the
proposed donation is consistent with Chapter 17.124 and final acceptance by the City Council.
No final approval, such as a final inspection or the a issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, for any
development project (or if a multi -phased project, the final phase of a development project) that is
subject to this requirement shall occur unless the public art requirement has been fulfilled to the
satisfaction of the Planning and Economic Development Department.
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map
approval or the issuance of Building Permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall be
installed as required by the City Engineer.
2. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the
property from adjacent areas.
3. A permit from the San Bernardino County Flood Control District is required for work within its
right-of-way.
4. The separate parcels contained within the project boundaries shall be legally combined into one parcel
prior to issuance of Building Permits.
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Project #: DRC2022-00189 DRC2023-00022
Project Name: Foothill & Vineyard Mixed Use
Location:
Project Type
8833 FOOTHILL BLVD - 020721143-0000
Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING C6ND1TIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
5. ** CD Information Required Prior to Sign -Off for Building Permit
Prior to the issuance of building permits, if valuation is greater or equal to $100,000, a Diversion
Deposit and a related administrative fee shall be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion
Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at least 65% of all wastes generated during construction and
demolition are diverted from landfills, and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Applicant
must identify if they are self -hauling or utilizing Burrtec prior to issuance of a building permit. Proof of
diversion must be submitted to the Environmental Engineering Division within 60 days following the
completion of the construction and 1 or demolition project.
Contact Marissa Ostos, Environmental Engineering, at (909) 774-4062 for more information.
Instructions and forms are available at the City's website, www.cityofrc.us, under City Hall 1 Engineering I
Environmental Programs 1 Construction & Demolition Diversion Program.
6. The developer shall provide proof of access to Foothill and Vineyard via easements or CC&R's, or
obtain an easement, or agreement, for joint use driveways for access to Foothill Boulevard and
Vineyard Avenue shall be provided prior to final map approval or issuance of Building Permits,
whichever occurs first.
7. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 16.37.010, no person shall make connections from a source of
energy, fuel or power to any building or structure which is regulated by technical codes and for which a
permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations and ordinances, all
improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been completed and
accepted by the City Council, except: that in developments containing more than one building, structure
or unit, the development may have energy connections made in equal proportion to the percentage of
completion of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval, as determined
by the City Engineer, provided that reasonable, safe and maintainable access to the property exists. In
no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings, structures or units be connected to energy sources
prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by these conditions of development
approval.
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Project Type:
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Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
8. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights on future
signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall be
submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be posted and an agreement executed
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public
and/or private street improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of Building Permits,
whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction permit
shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in addition to any other permits required.
c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction project
along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and interconnect wiring.
Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other
locations approved by the City Engineer.
Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of 200 feet apart,
unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch pvc with pull rope or as specified.
e. Access ramps for the disabled shall be installed on all corners of intersections per latest ADA
standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate
detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash deposit shall be
provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded upon completion of the
construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be installed to
City Standards, except for single-family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Manager prior to submittal for first plan check.
9. Street improvement plans per City Standards for all private streets shall be provided for review and
approval by the City Engineer. Prior to any work being performed on the private streets, fees shall be
paid and construction permits shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in addition
to any other permits required.
10. All public improvements, if any, (interior streets, drainage facilities, community trails, paseos,
landscaped areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards.
Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter, AC pavement, drive
approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees.
11. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting Districts
shall be filed with the Engineering Services Department prior to final map approval or issuance of
Building Permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
12. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
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Project #: DRC2022-00189 DRC2023-00022
Project Name: Foothill & Vineyard Mixed Use
Location: 8833 FOOTHILL BLVD - 020721143-0000
Project Type: Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT;
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
13. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, gas, electric
power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility Standards. Easements
shall be provided as required.
14. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved. Approval of
the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received from them.
15. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the Cucamonga
Valley Water District (CVWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the Environmental
Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from the CVWD is required
prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been
issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior
to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential projects.
Fire Prevention 1 New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Required alarm systems and supervision systems are required to be in accordance with Fire District
Standard 9-3. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section.
2. Fire suppression systems are required to be monitored in accordance with Fire District Standard 9-3.
The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section.
3. Plans for the alarm and/or supervision (monitoring) system are required to be submitted separately and
issued a separate permit. Submit all plans to the Building & Safety Department for routing to the Fire
District.
4. Plans for the private, onsite fire underground water infrastructure are required to be submitted
separately and issued a separate permit. Submit all plans to the Building & Safety Department for
routing to the Fire District.
5. Plans for the public, offsite fire underground water infrastructure are required to be submitted separately
and issued a separate permit. Plans are required to be submitted prior to or concurrently with the
submittal of the Water District mylars. Submit all plans to the Building & Safety Department for routing to
the Fire District.
6. Plans for the automatic fire sprinkler system are required to be submitted separately and issued a
separate permit. Submit all plans to the Building & Safety Department for routing to the Fire District.
7. Plans for suppression systems are required to be submitted separately and issued a separate permit.
Submit all plans to the Building & Safety Department for routing to the Fire District.
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Project Name: Foothill & Vineyard Mixed Use
Location: 8833 FOOTHILL BLVD - 020721143-0000
Project Type: Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Fire Prevention 1 New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
8. Emergency responder radio coverage is required for the building (s) included in this project. San
Bernardino County Information Services Department (ISD) conducts radio signal strength assessments
for the entire county. It is highly recommended that a radio signal strength assessment is completed for
this project. Where emergency responder radio coverage is determined to meet the requirements of the
California Fire Code, an emergency responder radio system and/or associated equipment will not be
required. Please contact Tim Trager with County ISD at 909-388-5563 or ttrager@isd.sbcounty.gov to
schedule an assessment and/or obtain any available information about the project site.
Where the existing emergency responder radio coverage is found to be below acceptable standards,
an emergency responder radio system and associated equipment will be required to be provided in
compliance and accordance with the California Fire Code.
9. Fire extinguishers are required in accordance with Section 906 of the California Fire Code. Consult with
the Fire Inspector for the -correct type, size, and exact installation locations.
10. Fire flow information for this project is obtained from the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD).
CVWD can be reached at 909-944-6000 or custserv@cvwdwater.com.
11. Fire flow is required to be in accordance with Appendix B of the California Fire Code. The Fire District
has adopted the appendix without local amendments except that the minimum fire flow for commercial
buildings shall not be less than 1500 gpm. Proof of the availability of the required fire flow must be
provided to the Fire District in the form of a letter or written report dated within the past 12 months.
12. Coordinate landscaping with the roof access ladder points and address signage. Landscaping cannot
obstruct roof access or clear visibility of address signage from time of installation to maturity of the
shrubs and trees.
13. A Knox Box key box is required in accordance with Fire District Standard 5-9. Additional boxes may be
required depending on the size of the building, the location of fire protection and life safety system
controls, and the operational needs of the Fire District. The Standard has been uploaded to the
Documents section. If an installed Knox Box is available to this project or business, keys for the
building/suite/unit are required to be provided to the Fire Inspector at the final inspection.
14. Due to the type of construction, construction materials, the floor area of the project, and known risks
associated with projects of this nature, a Fire Protection and Site Safety plan is required to be
implemented when combustible construction materials are delivered to the site, with the exception of
foundation form materials. The Fire Prevention and Site Safety plan is required to be in compliance with
Fire District Standard 33-3. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section. Review and
approval of the fire prevention and site safety plan is a condition of construction permit approval. The
fire prevention and site safety plan is required to be approved by the Fire District prior to construction
permits being approved and issued.
15. Roof access is required to be in accordance with Fire District Standard 5-6. The Standard has been
uploaded to the Documents section.
16. A standpipe system is required to be installed in accordance with Section 905 of the Fire Code and
Fire District Standard 5-10. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section.
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Project #: DRC2022-00189 DRC2023-00022
Project Name: Foothill & Vineyard Mixed Use
Location: 8833 FOOTHILL BLVD - 020721143-0000
Project Type: Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Fire Prevention / New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
17. Fire apparatus access roads (fire lanes) can be included in an engineered onsite storm water retention
plan. The ponding of storm water shall not exceed a designed depth of four (4) inches in the designated
fire apparatus access road(s) and the area between the fire apparatus access road(s) and the exterior
walls of all normally occupied buildings.
18. Public and private fire service water mains, public and private hydrants, water control valves, fire
sprinkler risers, fire department connections (FDCs), and other fire protection water related devices and
equipment are required to be provided, designed, and installed in accordance with Fire District
Standard 5-10. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section.
Building and Safety Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. When the Entitlement Review is approved submit complete construction drawings including structural
calculations, energy calculations and soils report to Building and Safety for plan review in accordance
with the current edition of the CA Building and Fire Codes including all local ordinances and standards
which are effective at the time of Plan Check Submittal. The new structures are required to be equipped
with automatic fire sprinklers per the CBC/CRC NFPA 13, 13D, 13R and the Current RCFPD
Ordinance. Disabled access for the site and buildings must be in accordance to the State of CA and
ADA regulations. If it is anticipated that there will be a need for temporary fire protection water supply
and/or temporary fire access, submit a separate plan for review and approval that complies with RCFD
Standard 33-3.
Infrastructure for accessible EV charging station is required.
Grading Section
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Prior to issuance of a wall permit, a copy of the Grading Special Conditions of Approval shall be
included within the engineered wall plans and calculations.
Standard Conditions of Approval
2. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted California Building Code
and/or the California Residential Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The
Grading and Drainage Plan(s) shall be in substantial conformance with the approved conceptual
Grading and Drainage Plan.
3. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed by the State of California to perform
such work. Two copies will be provided at grading and drainage plan submittal for review. Plans shall
implement design recommendations per said report.
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Project Name: Foothill & Vineyard Mixed Use
Location: 8833 FOOTHILL BLVD - 020721143-0000
Project Type: Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT;
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
4. The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be
completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building
permits.
5. A separate Grading and Drainage Plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and
for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of
combined cut and fill. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and wet signed by
a California licensed Civil Engineer prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit.
6. The applicant shall comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust Control Measures and place a dust
control sign on the project site prior to the issuance of a grading permit. All dust control sign (s) shall be
located outside of the public right of way.
7. If a Rough Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit are submitted to the Building and Safety Official for
review, the rough grading plan shall be a separate plan submittal and permit from Precise Grading and
Drainage Plan/Permit.
8. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit the applicant shall obtain written permission from the adjacent
property owner(s) to construct wall(s) on property line(s) or provide a detail(s) showing the perimeter
wall(s) to be constructed offset from the property line.
9. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the Final Grading and Drainage Plan shall show the accessibility
path from the public right of way and the accessibility parking stalls to the building doors in conformance
with the current adopted California Building Code. All accessibility ramps shall show sufficient detail
including gradients, elevations, and dimensions and comply with the current adopted California Building
Code.
10. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall implement City Standards for on -site construction where possible,
and shall provide details for all work not covered by City Standard Drawings.
11. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the grading plan shall show that all manufactured slopes shall be a
minimum 2-foot offset from the public right of way, permitted line, or the adjacent private property. All
slope offsets shall meet the requirements of the current adopted California Building Code.
12. Prior to the issuance of a grading plan for multi -family projects, the private streets and drive aisles within
multi -family developments shall include street plans as part of the Grading and Drainage Plan set. The
private street plan view shall show typical street sections. The private street profile view shall show the
private street/drive aisle centerline.
13. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the grading and drainage plan shall show the maximum parking
stall gradient at 5 percent. Accessibility parking stall grades shall be constructed per the, current
adopted California Building Code.'
14. The applicant shall provide a grading agreement and grading bond for all cut and fill combined
exceeding 5,000 cubic yards prior to issuance of a grading permit. The grading agreement and bond
shall be approved by the Building and Safety Official.
15. The final grading and drainage plan shall show existing topography a minimum of 100-feet beyond
project boundary.
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Project Name: Foothill & Vineyard Mixed Use
Location: 8833 FOOTHILL BLVD - 020721143-0000
Project Type: Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
16. This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted California Building
Code.
17. Grading Inspections:
a) Prior to the start of grading operations the owner and grading contractor shall request a pre -grading
meeting. The meeting shall be attended by the project owner/representative, the grading contractor and
the Building inspector to discuss about grading requirements and preventive measures, etc. If a
pre -grading meeting is not held within 24 hours from the start of grading operations, the grading permit
may be subject to suspension by the Building Inspector;
b) The grading contractor shall call into the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building and Safety Department
at least 1 working day in advance to request the following grading inspections prior to continuing
grading operations:
i) The bottom of the over -excavation;
ii} Completion of Rough Grading, prior to issuance of the building permit;
iii) At the completion of Rough Grading, the grading contractor or owner shall submit to the Permit
Technicians (Building and Safety Front Counter) an original and a copy of the Pad Certifications to be
prepared by and properly wet signed and sealed by the Civil Engineer and Soils Engineer of Record;
iv) The rough grading certificates and the compaction reports will be reviewed by the Associate
Engineer or a designated person and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit.
18. Prior to issuance of a wall permit, on engineered combination garden/retaining walls along the property
boundary the structural calculations for the wall shall assume a level toe/heel at the adjacent off -site
property (i.e. a manufactured slope is not present). This shall be shown in the typical sections of the
grading and drainage plan.
19. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the permitted grading plan (or architectural site plan)
set shall show in each of the typical sections and the plan view show how the separations between the
building exterior and exterior ground surface meet the requirements of Sections CBC 1804.31CRC
R401.3, CBC2304.11.2.21CRC R317.1(2) and CBC2512.1.21CRC R703.6.2.1 of the current adopted
California Building Code/Residential Code.
20. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall obtain a signed and notarized letter from the
adjacent property owner(s) for ALL work proposed on the adjacent property. The letter shall be scanned
and pasted onto the permitted grading plan set. The letter shall show on either the title sheet or a detail
sheet of the grading and drainage plan set.
21. Prior to approval of the project -specific storm water quality management plan, the applicant shall submit
to the Building Official, or his designee, a precise grading plan showing the location and elevations of
existing topographical features, and showing the location and proposed elevations of proposed
structures and drainage of the site.
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Project Name: Foothill & Vineyard Mixed Use
Location: 8833 FOOTHILL BLVD - 020721143-0000
Project Type: Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
22. A drainage study showing a 100-year, AMC 3 design storm event for on -site drainage shall be
prepared and submitted to the Building and Safety Official for review and approval for on -site storm
water drainage prior to issuance of a grading permit. The report shall contain water surface profile
gradient calculations for all storm drain pipes 12-inches and larger in diameter. All reports shall be wet
signed and sealed by the Engineer of Record. In addition, the project specific drainage study shall
provide inlet calculations showing the proper sizing of the water quality management plan storm water
flows into the proposed structural storm water treatment devices.
23. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off -site drainage easements prior to
the issuance of a grading permit.
24.1t shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off -site drainage acceptance
easements(s) from adjacent downstream property owner(s) or discharge flows in a natural condition
(concentrated flows are not accepted) and shall provide the Building and Safety Official a drainage
study showing the proposed flows do not exceed the existing flows' prior to the issuance of a grading or
building permit.
25. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the applicant shall demonstrate that the storm water run-off will not
adversely affect the downstream properties and that the water may legally discharge to the downstream
properties. The engineer of record shall show on the final permitted grading and drainage plan one (1)
or more of the following items are met: a) There is sufficient downstream capacity to accept the
proposed storm water flows and that the downstream property owner have provided permission to
accept the upstream storm water flows; b) a legal document/entity exists allowing developed storm
water flows to be discharged to the channel (Approval from San Bernardino County Flood Control is
required) ; c) a storm drain system to safely convey the storm water flows to a public storm drain system
without causing flooding to adjacent property(ies).
26. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the latest adopted California
Plumbing Code. Private storm drain improvements shall be shown on the grading and drainage plan.
27. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or final sign off by the Building Inspector the
engineer of record shall certify the functionality of the storm water quality management plan (WQMP)
storm water treatment devices and best management practices (BMP).
28. Prior to approval of the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), the WQMP shall include a copy of
the project Conditions of Approval.
29. Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of
Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be submitted for review and approval by the
Building Official and recorded with the County Recorder's Offce,
30. Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit the applicant shall obtain a Waste Discharge Identification
Number (WDID). The WDID number shall also be shown on the WQMP Site and Drainage Plan
document.
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8833 FOOTHILL BLVD - 020721143-0000
Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
31. The applicant shall provide a copy of a completed EPA Form 7520-16 (Inventory of Injection Wells) for
each underground infiltration device, with the Facility ID Number assigned, to the Building and Safety
Services Department Official prior to issuance of the Grading Permit and/or approval of the
project -specific Water Quality Management Plan. A copy of EPA Form 7520-16 shall be scanned and
pasted onto the permitted grading plan set, and a copy of said form shall be included in the
project -specific Water Quality Management Plan.
32. The applicant shall prepare or amend existing CC&R's as needed to clarify how maintenance
responsibilities will be shared between the newly created parcels and the remaining existing parcels
prior to issuance of a grading permit. The grading and drainage plan and the CC&Rs shall address
shared access to Foothill Blvd, private storm drains, storm water treatment devices, surface drainage
and maintenance of common areas, including landscaping within public rights -of -way and Best
Management Practices identified in the WQMP.
33. The land owner shall provide an inspection report on a biennial basis for the structural storm water
treatment devices, commonly referred to as BMPs, to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental
Program Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a regular basis as described in the Storm Water
Quality Management Plan prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground
infiltration chamber are the responsibility of the land owner.
34. The land/property owner shall follow the inspection and maintenance requirements of the approved
project specific Water Quality Management Plan and shall provide a copy of the inspection reports on a
biennial basis to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager.
35. A final project -specific Storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be approved by the
Building and Safety Director, or his designee, and the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of
Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a grading permit or
any building permit.
36. Prior to the issuance of a building permit or Engineering Services Department issued right of way
permit, the applicant shall submit to the Building Official, or his designee, a final project specific water
quality management plan for review and approval, and shall have said document recorded with the San
Bernardino County Recorder's Office.
37. The final project -specific water quality management plan (WQMP) shall include executed maintenance
agreements along with the maintenance guidelines for all proprietary structural storm water treatment
devices (BMP's). In the event the applicant cannot get the proprietary device maintenance agreements
executed prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant is required to submit a letter to be included
within the WQMP document, and scanned and pasted onto the Site and Drainage Plan which states
that prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy with applicant shall enter into a contract for the
maintenance of the proprietary storm water treatment device. If the proprietary storm water treatment
device is part of a residential subdivision, prior to the sale of the residential lot, the developer shall
include maintenance agreement(s) as part of the sale of the residential lot to the buyer. A copy of the
maintenance agreements to be included in the sale of the property shall be included within the WQMP
document.
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Project #: DRC2022-00189 DRC2023-00022
Project Name: Foothill & Vineyard Mixed Use
Location: 8833 FOOTHILL BLVD - 020721143-0000
Project Type: Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
38. Prior to issuance of a grading permit and approval of the project specific water quality management
plan all private storm water catch basin inlets shall include insert filters to capture those pollutants of
concern as addressed in the in the final project -specific water quality management plan (WQMP). At a
minimum catch basin insert filters to capture trash and other floating debris. All catch basin insert filters
shall be maintained on a regular basis as described in the "Inspection and Maintenance Responsibility
for Post Construction BMP" section of the final project -specific water quality management plan.
39. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the Final Project -Specific Water Quality Management Plan shall
include a completed copy of "Worksheet H: Factor of Safety and Design Infiltration Worksheet" located
in Appendix D "Section Vll — Infiltration Rate Evaluation Protocol and Factor of Safety
Recommendations, ..." of the San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality
Management Plans. The infiltration study shall include the Soil Engineer's recommendations for
Appendix D, Table VI1.3: Suitability Assessment Related Considerations for infiltration Facility Safety
Factors".
40. Prior to approval of the final project -specific water quality management plan the applicant shall have a
soils engineer prepare a project -specific infiltration study for the project for the purposes of storm water
quality treatment. The infiltration study and recommendations shall follow the guidelines in the current
adopted "San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality Management Plans".
41. The final project -specific Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be prepared as a Phased
WQMP and shall include all phases of the project. Construction of the storm water treatment structural
devices may be constructed as construction progresses.
42. The subject project, shall accept all existing off -site storm water drainage flows and safely convey those
flows through or around the project site. If existing off -site storm water drainage flows mix with any
on -site storm water drainage flows, then the off -site storm water drainage flows shall be treated with the
on -site storm water drainage flows for storm water quality purposes, prior to discharging the storm
water drainage flows from the project site.
43. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Building Official, or his designee, the civil
engineer of record shall file a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Post Construction Storm Water
Treatment Devices As -Built Certificate with the Environmental Programs Coordinator, City of Rancho
Cucamonga Engineering Services Department.
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Project #: DRC2022-00189 DRC2023-00022
Project Name: Foothill & Vineyard Mixed Use
Location: 8833 FOOTHILL BLVD - 020721143-0000
Project Type: Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
44, RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES -- CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE —
Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall comply with Section 4.106.2 (Storm water
drainage and retention during construction) of the current adopted California Green Building Standards
Code:
Projects which disturb less than one (1) acre of soil and are not part of a larger common plan of
development which in total disturbs one acre or more, shall manage storm water drainage during
construction. In order to manage storm water drainage during construction, one or more of the following
measures shall be implemented to prevent flooding of adjacent property, prevent erosion and retain soil
runoff on the site.
1. Retention basins of sufficient size shall be utilized to retain storm water on the site.
2. Where storm water is conveyed to a public drainage system, collection point, gutter or similar
disposal method, water shall be filtered by use of a barrier system, wattle or other method approved by
the enforcing agency (City of Rancho Cucamonga).
3. Compliance with a lawfully enacted storm water management ordinance.
45. RESIDENTIAL MANDATORY MEASURES — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE —
Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant shall comply with Section 4.106.3 (Grading
and Paving) of the current adopted California Green Building Standards Code:
Construction plans shall indicate how the site grading or drainage system will manage all surface water
flows to keep water from entering building. Examples of methods to manage surface water include, but
are not limited to, the following:
1. Swales.
2. Water collection and disposal systems.
3. French drains.
4. Water retention gardens.
5. Other water measures which keep surface water away from buildings and aid in groundwater
recharge.
Exception: Additions and alterations not altering the drainage path.
46. Prior to issuance of a grading permit the precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the format
provided in the City of Rancho Cucamonga handout "Information for Grading Plans and Permit".
47. Prior to approval of the final project -specific water quality management plan the applicant shall have a
soils engineer prepare a project -specific infiltration study for the project for the purposes of storm water
quality treatment. The infiltration study and recommendations shall follow the guidelines in the current
adopted "San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality Management Plans".
Note: As this project has been previously graded and the site soils have been compacted for building
pads and parking lot purposes, the use of the Custom Soil Resource Report for San Bernardino County
Southwestern Part by the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation
Service for natural soils is not acceptable for soil groundwater infiltration rates.
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Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
48. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for non-residential projects the applicant shall show on the
electrical plans and the permitted grading plan set the location for a future installation of an Electric
Vehicle (EV) charging station/parking area per the current adopted California Green Building
Standards Code, section 5.106.5.3.
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