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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-38 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 00-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW NO. 99-79 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 15948, CONSISTING OF 40 LOTS ON 9.75 ACRES OF LAND IN THE LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (4-8 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) OF THE VICTORIA COMMUNITY PLAN, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF BASE LINE ROAD, 650 FEET WEST OF ETIWANDA AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 227-171-03 A. Recitals. 1. John Laing Homes has filed an application for Design Review No. 99-79 for Tentative Tract 15948, 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 2000, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held a meeting to consider the application. 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 meeting on April 26,2000, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to property located on the south side of Base Line Road 650 feet west of Etiwanda Avenue, with a street frontage of approximately 655 feet and lot depth of approximately 660 feet; and b. The property to the north of the subject site has been developed with single family homes, the property to the east has a 31 lot subdivision proposed, and the property to the west and south is vacant ; and C. The subdivision design, lot sizes and dimensions are consistent with the Low- Medium District of the Victoria Community Plan; and d. The development of the site will require the removal of two Eucalyptus windrows. A condition of approval was placed on Tentative Tract 15948 and Tree Removal Permit 99-06 requiring a new windrow to be planted in the rear of the lots that backup to Base Line Road. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above- referenced meeting on April 26, 2000, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds and concludes as follows: a. That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 00-38 DR 99-79—JOHN LAING HOMES April 26, 2000 Page 2 b. That the proposed design is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and the Victoria Community Plan in which the site is located; and C. That the proposed design is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code and the Victoria Community Plan; and d. That the proposed design, 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; and e. The project will require the removal of two Eucalyptus windrows. As a condition of approval of Tentative Tract 15948 and Tree Removal Permit 99-06, a new Eucalyptus windrow is to be planted in the rear of the lots that backup to Base Line Road; and f. The design of the project, including home design, roadway alignment, landscaping, and grading, will provide efficient use of land to accommodate single family homes; and g. The homes are designed consistent with the architecture guidelines of the Victoria Community Plan. 4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration, 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 and adopts a Negative Declaration attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as follows: a. That the Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines promulgated thereunder; that said Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the application. b. That, based upon the changes and alterations which have been incorporated into the proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur. C. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-1-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Planning Division 1) All conditions of approval for Tentative Tract 15948 and Tree Removal Permit 99-06 shall apply. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 00-38 DR 99-79—JOHN LAING HOMES April 26, 2000 Page 3 2) Decorative perimeter wall along Base Line Road shall incorporate large river rock stone pilasters in its design, a minimum of 30 inches by 30 inches. 3) A Minor Exception request and approval will be necessary to reduce the 25-foot minimum setback along Base Line Road to 22.5 feet. 4) Special "enhanced architecture"should be given to lots that side or rear onto Base Line Road. Consideration shall be given to include a mixture of second-story pop-outs; greater use of window mullions, shutters, pot shelves, and second story decks. 5) A minimum of 20 percent of the lots shall be RV accessible with a 12-foot minimum side yard. Engineering Division 1) All applicable conditions of Tentative Tract 15948, approved in Planning Resolution Number 99-93, shall apply. Fire Protection Division: 1) Provide two points of paved street access or the entire tract shall be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers. 6. The Acting Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF APRIL 2000 PLANNING CO ISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: / aw U614, Niel, Chairman ATTEST: Dan Coleman, Acting Secretary I, Dan Coleman, Acting 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 2000, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:,. NONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT#: Development Review 99-79 SUBJECT: 40 single family homes APPLICANT: John Laing Homes LOCATION: Southwest corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Base Line Road ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION,(909)477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. General Requirements Completion Date 1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, I / its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the -- alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition. 2. A copy of the signed Resolution of Approval or City Planner's letter of approval, and all Standard Conditions, shall be included in legible form on the grading plans, building and --- construction plans, and landscape and irrigation plans submitted for plan check. B. Time Limits 1. Development/Design Review approval shall expire if building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No extensions --- are allowed. C. Site Development 1. 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 Division, the conditions contained herein, Development Code regulations, and the Victoria Community Plan. 2. 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 City Planner. SC—2-00 7 Project No. DR 99-19 Completion Date 3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform 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 Division to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy. 4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of.building permits. --- 5. 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. 6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in --- effect at the time of building permit issuance. 7. All 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 City Planner. For single family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults. 8. Street names shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval in accordance with the adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map. --- 9. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, / / including proper illumination. --- 10. 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 --- Divisions 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 Division 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. 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 City Planner and City Engineer review and approved prior to the issuance of building permits. 12. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all lots for City Planner and City Engineer 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. •13. 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 owner at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/ fences along the project's perimeter. 14. For single family residential development, a 2-inch galvanized pipe shall be attached to each / support post for all wood fences, with a minimum of two Y:-inch lag bolts, to withstand high --- winds. Both post and pipe shall be installed in an 18-inch deep concrete footing. Pipe shall extend at least 4 feet, 6 inches above grade. SC—2-00 2 Project No. DR 99-79 Completion Date 15. Wood fencing shall be treated with stain, paint, or water sealant. / 16. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron or black plastic coated chain link to maintain an open feeling and enhance views. --- 17. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk. / 18. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry. 19. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured products. --- D. Building Design 1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and --- streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Details shall be included in building plans. E. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans) 1. Multiple car garage driveways shall be tapered down to a standard two-car width at street. F. Landscaping 1. 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 City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. 2. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier in accordance with the Municipal Code Section 19.08.110, 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. 3. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for --- erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 4. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their --- appearance as follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1- gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy. 5. 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 Division to determine that they are in satisfactory condition. SC-2-00 3 Project No. DR 99.79 Completion Date 6. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the Development Code and/or Victoria Community Plan. This requirement shall be in addition to the required street trees and slope planting. 7. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be / / included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and --- approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the Engineering Division. 8. 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. --- 9. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division. --- 10. Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. These criteria shall encourage the natural --- growth characteristics of the selected tree species. G. Environmental 1. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of / implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required --- to post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the City Planner in the amount of $719.00, prior to the issuance of building permits, guaranteeing satisfactory performance and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measures. Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental documents shall be considered grounds for forfeit. 2. In those instances requiring long term monitoring (i.e.) beyond final certificate of occupancy), / the applicant shall provide a written monitoring and reporting program to the City Planner --- prior to issuance of building permits. Said program shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. H. Other Agencies 1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and / location of mail boxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead --- structure for mail boxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mail boxes and the design of the overhead structure shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: I. General Requirements 1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following: a. Site/Plot Plan; b. Foundation Plan; C. Floor Plan; d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan; e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch,number and size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams; f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and SC—2-00 4 Project No. DR 99-79 Completion Date waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air conditioning; and g. Planning Division Project Number (i.e., TT #, CUP #, DR #, etc.) clearly identified on the outside of all plans. 2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils report. Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check --- submittal. 3. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls. 4. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation / coverage to the City prior to permit issuance. --- J. Site Development 1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be marked with the project file number (i.e., CUP 98-01). The applicant shall comply with the --- latest adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, Title 24 Accessibility requirements, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Please contact the Building and Safety Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential dwelling unit(s) or major addition to / existing unit(s), the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees --- may include, but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Checking Fees, and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division prior to permit issuance. 3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, after tract/parcel map recordation and prior to issuance of building permits. --- 4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday / through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays. --- K. New Structures 1. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for required occupancy separation(s). 2. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's"high wind" instructions. / L. Grading 1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in --- substantial conformance with the approved grading plan. 2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to perform such work. --- 3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the / / time of application for grading plan check. --- 4. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits. / / SC-2-00 5 Project No. DR 99-79 Completion Date APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: M. Dedication and Vehicular Access 1. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated or noted on the final map. --- APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT, (909)477-2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: N. General Fire Protection Conditions 1. Mello Roos Community Facilities District requirements shall apply to this project. The developer shall commence, participate in, and consummate or cause to be commenced, --- participated in, or consummated, a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District (CFD) for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District to finance construction and/or maintenance of a fire station to serve the development. The CFD shall be formed by the District and the developer by the time recordation of the final map occurs. 2. Fire flow requirement shall be: 1,750 gallons per minute, Per '97 UFC Appendix III-A, 3, (b) (Increase). A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department !_1_ personnel prior to water plan approval. For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional fire flow test of the on-site hydrants shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department personnel after construction and prior to occupancy. 3. Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed, and operable prior to delivery of any combustible building materials on site (i.e., --- lumber, roofing materials, etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department personnel. 4. Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval. Required hydrants, if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6- inch riser with a 4-inch and a 2-1/2-inch outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to meet this standard. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands and model numbers. 5. Prior to the issuance of building permits for combustible construction, evidence shall be submitted to the Fire District that an approved temporary water supply for fire protection is --- available, pending completion of the required fire protection system. 6. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required fog all hydrants and installed prior to final inspection. 7. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted: All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 32. 8. Fire department access shall be amended to facilitate emergency apparatus. 9. Emergency secondary access shall be provided in accordance with Fire District standards. l l 10. Fire District fee(s), plus a $1 per "plan page" microfilm fee will be due to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District as follows: --- SC—2-00 6 Project No. DR 99-79 Completion Date X $132 for CCWD Water Plan review/underground water supply. X $132 for Single Family Residential Tract(per phase). 'Note: Separate plan check fees for Tenant Improvement work, fire protection systems (sprinklers, hood systems, alarms, etc.) and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed upon submittal of plans. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: O. Security Hardware 1. A secondary locking device shall be installed on all sliding glass doors. j 1 2. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are j j within 40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be --- used. 3. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices. P. Windows 1. All sliding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able to be lifted from frame or track in any manner. --- Q. Building Numbering 1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime visibility. --- SC—2-00 7