HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso PC25-044 RESOLUTION NO.2025-044
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW
DRC2021-00227 AND MINOR EXCEPTION DRC2025-00244, A
REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW OF 6 SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENCES AND A MINOR EXCEPTION TO MAXIMUM WALL
HEIGHT TO ALLOW UP TO AN 8-FOOT COMBINATION WALL ON 4
ACRES OF LAND ON THE WEST SIDE OF HERMOSA AENUE AT THE
TERMINUS OF VISTA GROVE STREET WITHIN THE VERY LOW (VL)
RESIDENTIAL ZONE AND THE EQUESTRAIN OVERLAY; APNS: 1074-
201-01 AND -02, MAKE FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF.
A. Recitals.
1. The applicant, Trinity Alliance, filed an application requesting approval of Design
Review (DRC2021-00227) and Minor Exception (DRC2025-00244), as described in the title of
this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject entitlements request is referred to as
"the application."
2. On the 10th day of December 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said applications 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 December 10, 2025, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The project site consists of approximately four acres, generally located on the
west side of Hermosa Avenue at the terminus of Vista Grove Street; and
b. Associated Tentative Tract Map (SUBTT18305), Minor Exception (DRC2020-
00217), and Tree Removal Permit (DRC2020-00218) were previously approved by the Planning
Commission on January 13, 2021, and SUBTT18305 expires on July 13, 2026, and DRC2020-
00217 and DRC2020-00218 expire on January 13, 2026; and
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C. The applicant proposes construction of six single-family residences on the
tentatively approved lots; and
d. The existing land uses, General Plan land use designations, and zoning
designations for the project site and the surrounding properties (relative to the above-noted parcel)
are as follows:
Land Use Genera! Plan Zoning
Site Single-Family Semi-Rural Neighborhood Very Low (VL) Residential
Residence
North Residences
Single-Family Semi-Rural Neighborhood Very Low (VL) Residential
Residences
South Commercial Semi-Rural Neighborhood Very Low (VL) Residential
Equestrian Facility
East Single-Family Semi-Rural Neighborhood Very Low(VL) Residential
Residence
West Single-Family
Residences
Semi-Rural Neighborhood Very Low (VL) Residential
Residences
e. The Project includes Design Review DRC2021-00227, which permits the
construction of the six single-family residences, and Minor Exception DRC2025-00244 to permit
up to two additional feet of wall height, up to eight feet, on a proposed combination wall located on
the entirety of the western boundary line of the equestrian trail on Lots 4, 5, and 6 that runs from
north to south.
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 makes the following findings for Design Review DRC2021-00227,
pursuant to the Development Code Section 17.20.040:
a. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable
specific plans. The project site is designated as Semi-Rural Neighborhood. The proposed project
aligns with the land use goals and policies identified in the General Plan, including the construction
of low density, single-family housing in a neighborhood that strengthens the semi-rural character
of the existing neighborhood not to exceed six dwelling units to the acre; and
b. The proposed project is in accord with the objective of the Development Code
and the purposes of the zone in which the site is located. The project site is located within Very
Low (VL) Residential zone which is intended to accommodate the development of semi-rural
single-family neighborhoods. The underlying tentative subdivision map is consistent with
subdivision standards which were in place at the time of approval. The subject Very Low (VL)
Residential zone anticipates the development of semi-rural single-family neighborhoods as
proposed by the application; and
C. The proposed project is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of
the Development Code. The project meets the required standards including, but not limited to,
site design, building design, landscaping, and parking; and
d. The proposed use, 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 Mitigated Negative Declaration was previously certified by the
Planning Commission on January 13, 2021 relative to SUBTT18305, DRC2020-00217, and
DRC2020-00218. The proposed project proposing to construct six single-family residences on the
tentatively subdivided lots will not result in any additional significant environmental impacts which
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had not already been considered by the previously approved Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring Program. Further, the proposed project to construct the residences will be
required to comply with all mitigation measures associated with the previous approvals.
4. The Planning Commission also hereby makes the following findings in support of Minor
Exception DRC2025-00244, pursuant to Development Code Section 17.16.110:
a. The Minor Exception is consistent with the General Plan or any applicable
specific plan or development agreement. The project site has a General Plan land use designation
of Semi-Rural Neighborhood and the zoning designation is Very Low (VL) Residential. The
request for a Minor Exception is limited to specific lots and specifically relates to combination wall
height on said lots due to existing topography and a grade difference between said lots and the
property to the east. The specific lots includes Lots 4, 5, and 6 and the specific area includes the
western boundary line of the equestrian easement trail that runs from north to south. The Minor
Exception on these specific lots does not affect the General Plan land use designation, zoning
designation, or the residential purpose of the project site; and
b. The proposed Minor Exception is compatible with existing and proposed land
uses in the surrounding area. The surrounding areas to the project site include areas which
similarly contain sloped areas and varied finished grades. Requests for such increases in
combination wall height are not uncommon in sloped areas and a Minor Exception (DRC2021-
00217) was previously approved for combination wall height for the subject project site along the
southern property line of the 50-foot-wide flagpole area that connects the project to Hermosa
Avenue as well as a portion of the combination wall along the eastern property line of Lot 6 due
to the grade difference with the property to the east. The Minor Exception for increased
combination wall height on the lofts identified in (a) above is consistent with other similar requests
in similarly sloped areas as well as on the subject site itself. Thus, the proposed Minor Exception
is compatible with existing and proposed land uses in the surrounding area; and
C. The proposed exception to the specific development standard is necessary to
allow creative design solutions compatible with the desires of the community and/or accommodate
unique site conditions. The increased combination wall height is necessary to accommodate
sloped conditions and grades differences between the subject property and adjacent property.
Permitting the increased wall height allows the subject lots for which the Minor Exception is being
requested to be developed similar to other lots in the area which do not contain these same unique
constraints; and
d. The granting of the Minor Exception will not constitute a grant of special privilege
inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same zone, and will not be
detrimental to public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity. The Minor Exception will allow the applicant to construct the
equestrian easement trails in compliance with the Trail Design Guidelines to the rear of the parcels
identified in (a) above such that these lots will be similar to other lots in the area which are also
subject to providing improved equestrian easement trails and do not face the same grades
differences with adjacent properties. Thus, the height increase is consistent with the standards
and guidelines of the City. Further, the increased wall height is unlikely to impact public health,
safety, and/or welfare.
5. Planning Staff has determined that the project complies with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines. An Initial Study,
Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring Program were certified by the Planning
Commission on January 13, 2021 with Resolutions 21-01, -02, and -03 as part of the original
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approvals of underlying Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18305, Minor Exception DRC2020-00217,
and Tree Removal Permit DRC2020-00218 for the project site. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162, no subsequent or supplemental Negative Declaration is required in connection
with subsequent discretionary approvals of the same project unless: (i) substantial changes are
proposed to the project that indicate new or more severe impacts on the environment; (ii)
substantial changes have occurred in the circumstances under which the project was previously
reviewed that indicates new or more severe environmental impacts; or (iii) new important
information shows the project will have a new or more severe impacts than previous considered;
or (iv) additional mitigation measures are now feasible to reduce impacts or different mitigation
measures can be imposed to substantially reduce impacts. Staff has reviewed the project for
compliance with CEQA. As the project only involves the construction of housing product and
associated features, such as walls, within the boundaries of a previously approved subdivision,
staff has determined that: (i) no substantial changes are proposed that indicate new or more
severe impacts, (ii) no substantial changes have occurred in the circumstances under which the
project was previously reviewed, (iii) no new important information has been presented as part of
this application which shows that the project will have new or more severe impacts than previously
considered, and (iv) there are no additional or different mitigation measures, which are now
feasible or which could be imposed to substantially reduce impacts. The subject applications do
not raise or create new environmental impacts that were not already considered at the time of the
Mitigated Negative Declaration. Accordingly, Design Review DRC2021-00227 and Minor
Exception DRC2025-00244 are exempt from further environmental review as the impacts of the
six residential units and associated features were previously considered and accounted for in the
original Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program,
6. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, and
5, above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition
set forth in the Conditions of Approval, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
7. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2025.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
ny Morales, Chairman
ATTEST:
J nnifer kamura, Secretary
%I, Jennifer N mura, Secretary 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 10th day of December 2025, by the following vote-to-wit:
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DRC2021-00227 and DRC2025-00244—TRINITY ALLIANCE
December 10, 2025
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MORALES, BOLING, DOPP, DANIELS, DIAZ
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS:
J Conditions of Approval
RANCHO
CUCAMONGA Community Development Department
Project#: DRC2021-00227 and DRC2025-00244
Project Name: Trinity Homes Hermosa 6
Location: 5360 HERMOSAAVE - 107420101-0000
Project Type: Design Review and Minor Exception
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Design Review DRC2021-00227 and Minor Exception DRC2025-00244 applications authorize the
construction of 6 single-family, detached residential units and up to an 8-foot tall wall on the west side of
Hermosa Avenue at the terminus of Vista Grove Street within the Very Low (VL) Residential zone and
the Equestrian Overlay; APN 1074-201-01 and -02.
2. All Conditions of Approval previously applied to the related Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18305,
Minor Exception DRC2020-00217, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2020-00218 under Resolutions
21-01, -02, and -03 must be complied with in addition to the current Conditions of Approval.
3. The project shall comply with all recommendations and Conditions of Approval outlined in the Mitigated
Negative Declaration as well as the Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared by ECORP Consulting
(November 2020) and certified under Resolutions 21-01, -02, and -03.
4. The associated Final Map shall be approved and recorded with the San Bernardino County Recorders
Office prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
Standard Conditions of Approval
5. All dwellings shall have the front, side and rear elevations upgraded with architectural treatment,
detailing and increased delineation of surface treatment subject to Planning Director review and
approval prior to issuance of Building Permits,
6. 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##: DRC2021-00227 and DRC2025-00244
Project Name: Trinity Homes Hermosa 6
Location: 5360 HERMOSA AVE - 107420101-0000
Project Type: Design Review and Minor Exception
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
7. 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 1094.5, 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 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.
8. 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.
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.
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Project#: DRC2021-00227 and DRC2025-00244
Project Name: Trinity Homes Hermosa 6
Location: 5360 HERMOSAAVE - 107420101-0000
Project Type: Design Review and Minor Exception
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.-
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
10. 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 Department.
11. For single-family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be continuously
maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each individual unit is sold and
occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those units, an inspection shall be conducted
by the Planning Department to determine that they are in satisfactory condition.
12. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier in
accordance with the Development Code Section 17.80.050, and so noted on the grading plans. The
location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be shown
on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's recommendations
regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods.
13. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the Development
Code. This requirement shall be in addition to the required street trees and slope planting.
14. 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 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.
15. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the
perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
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Project#: DRC2021-00227 and DRC2025-00244
Project Name: Trinity Homes Hermosa 6
Location: 5360 HERMOSAAVE - 107420101-0000
Project Type: Design Review and Minor Exception
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
16. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included in the
required landscape plans and shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval and
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Services Department.
17. Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for Planning Director review and approval
prior to issuance of Building Permits. These criteria shall encourage the natural growth characteristics
of the selected tree species.
18. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the design
shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department.
19. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of water efficient
landscaping per Development Code Chapter 17.82.
20. Access gates to the rear yards shall be constructed from a material more durable than wood gates.
Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, wrought iron and PVC.
21. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all other
applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community, Specific Plans and/or Master Plans in effect at
the time of Building Permit issuance.
22. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, including
proper illumination and in conformance with Building and Safety Services Department standards, the
Municipal Code and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department (RCFD) Standards.
23. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) shall not prohibit the keeping the equine animals
where zoning requirements for the keeping of said animals have been met. Individual lot owners in
subdivisions shall have the option of keeping said animals without the necessity of appealing to boards
of directors of homeowners' associations for amendments to the CC&Rs.
24. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the Homeowners'
Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering Services Department and the
City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or prior to the issuance of Building
Permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shall be provided to the City Engineer. The
Homeowners' Association shall submit to the Planning Department a list of the name and address of
their officers on or before January 1 of each and every year and whenever said information changes.
25. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all lots for
Planning Director and Engineering Services Department approval; including, but not limited to, public
notice requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community concerns, hours of construction
activity, dust control measures, and security fencing.
26. Provide a 24-foot by 24-foot or 12-foot by 48-foot corral area in the rear yard adjacent to the Local
Feeder Trail. Grade access from corral to trail with a maximum slope of 5:1 and a minimum width of 10
feet.
27. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include Site
Plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and grading
on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, the Development Code regulations.
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Project#:, DRC2021-00227 and DRC2025-00244
Project Name: Trinity Homes Hermosa 6
Location: 5360 HERMOSAAVE - 107420101-0000
Project Type: Design Review and Minor Exception
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.-
Plannin_q Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
28. All above ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be
located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or
masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. For
single-family residential developments, transformers shall also be above ground, pad mounted, meeting
current SCE design standards.
29. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk. The 5-foot
wall/fence setback and the parkway shall have landscape and irrigation in addition to the required street
trees. Detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted for Planning Director review and
approval prior to issuance of Building Permits. The parkway landscaping including trees, shrubs,
ground covers and irrigation shall be maintained by the property owner. The developer shall provide
each prospective buyer written notice of the parkway maintenance requirement, in a standard format as
determined by the Planning Director, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property.
30. 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 Director and Engineering Services Department review and approved
prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
31. Local Feeder Trail entrances shall also provide access for service vehicles, such as veterinarians or hay
deliveries, including a 12-foot minimum drive approach. Entrance shall be gated provided that
equestrian access is maintained through step-throughs in accordance with Engineering Services
Department Standard Drawing 1006-B and 1007-B.
32. Local Feeder Trail grades shall not exceed 0.5 percent at the downstream end of a trail for a distance of
25 feet behind the public right-of-way line to prohibit trail debris from reaching the street. Drainage
devices may be required by the Building and Safety Official.
33. Where corner side, interior side or rear yard property lines are adjacent to local equestrian trails,
construct minimum 6-foot high decorative masonry walls. Decorative masonry shall mean split-face
double sided block, `slump stone' or an alternative material that is acceptable to the Design Review
Committee.
34. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all California Building Code and State
Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Services Department to show
compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance and final acceptance granted prior to
occupancy.
35. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building,
etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved use has
commenced, whichever comes first.
36. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions of
Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
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Project#: DRC2021-00227 and DRC2025-00244
Project Name: Trinity Homes Hermosa 6
Location: 5360 HERMOSA AVE - 107420101-0000
Project Type: Design Review and Minor Exception
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.-
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
37. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double wall
condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the adjoining property
owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail, all contiguous property owners at least
30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/fences along the project perimeter.
38. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.
39. Revised Site Plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted
for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
40. Solar access easements shall be dedicated for the purpose of assuming that each lot or dwelling unit
shall have the right to receive sunlight across adjacent lots or units for use of a solar energy system. The
easements may be contained in a Declaration of Restrictions for the subdivision which shall be
recorded concurrently with the recordation of the final map or issuance of permits, whichever comes
first. The easements shall prohibit the casting of shadows by vegetation, structures, fixtures, or any
other object, except for utility wires and similar objects.
41. Street names shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval in accordance with the
adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map
42. A detailed plan indicating trail widths, maximum slopes, physical conditions, fencing, and weed control,
in accordance with City Master Trail drawings, shall be submitted for Planning Director review and
approval prior to approval and recordation of the Final Tract Map and prior to approval of street
improvement and grading plans. Developer shall upgrade and construct all trails, including fencing and
drainage devices, in conjunction with street improvements.
43. The applicant shall comply with all Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Board and Federal EPA water
requirements.
44. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location of
mailboxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for mailboxes
with adequate lighting. The final location of the mailboxes and the design of the overhead structure shall
be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. The developer shall comply with all Conditions of Approval for SUBTT18305, approval letter on January
13, 2021 from Planning Commission.
Fire Prevention I New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. The approved fire protection plan is required to be recorded on the parcel. Upload proof of recording to
this project file and notify the Fire District of recording by sending an email with verification to
RCFire@CityofRC.us
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Project##: DRC2021-00227 and DRC2025-00244
Project Name: Trinity Homes Hermosa 6
Location: 5360 HERMOSAAVE - 107420101-0000
Project Type: Design Review and Minor Exception
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Fire Prevention I New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
2. Fire apparatus access (fire lane) design, construction, and identification are required to be in
accordance with Fire District Standard 5-1. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents
section.
3. Combustible construction materials, including combustible roofing materials, are prohibited from being
onsite prior to a water supply system in accordance with Fire District Standard 5-10 being provided in
accordance with Fire District Standard 33-1. Copies of the Standards have been uploaded to the
Documents section of this project in the Online Permit Center.
4. Temporary fire apparatus access (fire lanes) and temporary fire hydrants, if needed, are required to be
in accordance with Fire District Standard 33-2. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents
section.
Building and Safety Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. This site is located in the fire area designated as the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ),
all structures must be constructed with ignition resistant or noncombustible materials in accordance with
the approved Fire protection Plan and/or the most current edition of the CA Building Code including all
local ordinances and standards.
When the Entitlement Review is approved submit complete construction drawings including energy and
structural calculations 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.
The new structures are required to be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers.
A soils report is required for new structures.
Vegetation/landscape must be design and installed in accordance to the guidelines of RCFPD
Standard 49-1 for sites located in the VHFHSZ fire area.
Where no public sewer is available within 200 feet plus 100 feet for each additional dwelling unit an
onsite wastewater system shall be designed and installed per the Local Agency Management Program
Ordinance No. 936. A separate submittal and permit is required for this submittal.
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