HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-230 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 07-230
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE ACTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
SUBTT18179, A SUBDIVISION OF 10.1 ACRES OF LAND INTO
TWO LOTS FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES IN THE MIXED USE
DISTRICT, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD AND GROVE AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 0207-011-35, 36, 41, 43, 44 AND 45.
A. RECITALS.
1. Arbors at Route 66, LLC filed an application for the approval of Tentative Tract
Map SUBTT18179, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Tentative Tract Map request is referred to as "the
application."
2. On the 27th day of June 2007, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga considered the application at a duly noticed public hearing and
approved the application as Resolution No. 07-38 at that meeting.
3. The decision and environmental assessment represented by said Planning
Commission Resolution was appealed in a timely manner to this City Council.
4. On September 19, 2007, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application.
5. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. RESOLUTION.
NOW,THEREFORE,it is herebyfound,determined, and resolved by the City Council
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This City Council 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 City Council during the
above-referenced meeting on September 19, 2007, including written and oral
staff reports, the minutes of the above-referenced Planning Commission
meeting, and the contents of Planning Commission Resolution No. 07-38, and
together with public testimony, this City Council hereby specifically finds as
follows:
a. The application applies to approximately 10.1 acres of land, basically an
irregular quadrangle configuration, located at the northeast corner of Foothill
Boulevard and Grove Avenue and is presently agriculturally and residentially
developed; and
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b. The property to the north of the subject site is a golf course, the property to
the south consists of commercial shops, the property to the east is
single-family residences, and the property to the west is commercial uses
with the City of Upland; and
c. The application provides more parking than required; and
d. The applicant has provided substantial technical evidence to support these
conclusions.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this City Council during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth
in Paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this City Council hereby finds and concludes as
follows:
a. That the Tentative Tract Map is consistent with the General Plan,
Development Code, and any applicable specific plans, and
b. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
c. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
d. The Tentative Tract Map is not likely to cause serious public health
problems; and
e. The design of the Tentative Tract Map will not conflict with any easement
acquired by the public at large, now of record, for access through or use of
the property within the proposed subdivision.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated
Negative Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the
environmental assessment for the application, the City Council finds that there is
no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the
environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring
Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon
the findings as follows
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQX)and the City's
local CEQA Guidelines, City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential
environmental effects of the project. Based on the findings contained in that
Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the imposition of mitigation
measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would
have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a
Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, City staff provided
public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the
Mitigated Negative Declaration.
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b. The City Council has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all
comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based
on the whole record before it, finds: (i) that the Mitigated Negative
Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii)that, based on
the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that
the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The City Council
further finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent
judgment and analysis of the City Council. Based on these findings,the City
Council hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
c. The City Council has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring
Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements
of Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is
designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures during project
implementation. The City Council therefore adopts the Mitigation Monitoring
Program for the project.
d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Mitigation Monitoring Program and all other materials which constitute the
record of proceedings upon which the City Council's decision is based is the
Planning Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Those documents are
available for public review in the Planning Department of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga,
California 91730, telephone (909) 477-2750.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4
above, this City Council hereby denies the appeal, upholds the action of the
Planning Commission, and 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 Department
1) This application is subject to the approval of General Plan
Amendment DRC2006-00223, Development District Amendment
DRC2006-00350 and Development Code Amendment DRC2007-
00029 by the City Council and approval of Tentative Tract Map
SUBTT18179 and Development Review DRC2006-00341 by the
Planning Commission.
2) All conditions imposed on General Plan Amendment DRC2006-
00223, Development District Amendment DRC2006-00350 and
Development Code Amendment DRC2007-00029 by the City Council
and Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18179 and Development Review
DRC2006-00341 by the Planning Commission shall be conditions of
approval for this resolution.
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3) The applicant shall execute a covenant on the land in a form
substantially similar to the parking declaration attached to the
accompanying staff report in order to make the parking area of the
office building available to the residents during off hours.
4) The applicant shall execute a covenant on the land in a form
substantially similar to the use restrictions attached to the
accompanying staff report in order to only allow uses in the live/work
units that are compatible with the Master Plan.
5) The signage for the office building shall incorporate a restrained use
of off-lighting or halo-lighting with minimal identification within the
confines of the Foothill Boulevard Route 66 Visual Improvement
Plan. Sign review is a separate review process.
6) The lobby entry door and surrounding areas shall incorporate
decorative security measures to be reviewed by the Planning Director
for compatibility with the architectural design of the office building.
7) The applicant shall submit a request to Caltrans for the installation of
a protected left-turn signal for southbound Grove Avenue onto
Foothill Boulevard and provide any warrant studies required by
Caltrans. If approved by Caltrans, applicant shall provide for all
improvements necessary for the protected left-turn signal.
Engineering Department
1) Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of
surface drainage entering the property from adjacent areas.
Consider the Q100 runoff flow of 27.8 cfs entering the project site from
the north indicated in the January 2006 Parsons-Brinkerhoff
Drainage Study prepared for the City.
2) The easement on the property, in Rancho Cucamonga to the City of
Upland, is to be quitclaimed by the developer.
3) Final Map shall show corner property line cutoff per City Standard
Drawing No. 102, showjoint access easements for Lots 1 and 2,and
wall-only easement for entry monument.
4) Once Red Hill Country Club Drive is realigned the City will pursue the
vacation of the existing Red Hill Country Club Drive along this
development's frontage. This development shall install temporary
frontage improvements along Red Hill Country Club Drive subject to
City Engineer and Planning Director approval. Prior to recordation of
the final map this development shall substantiate to the City
Engineer's satisfaction that upon future vacation of Red Hill Country
Club Drive, this development will provide for removals and
establishment of the new facilities along Red Hill Country Club Drive
subject to City Engineer and Planning Director approval.
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5) Provide a study necessary to determine if protected left-turn signals
for north and southbound Grove Avenue onto Foothill Boulevard are
warranted and install them subject to Caltrans approval, if necessary.
6) Foothill Boulevard improvements, including City entry monument and
entry gateway at the Grove Avenue\Foothill Boulevard intersection,
streetlights, patterned sidewalk with tree wells, etc. shall conform to
the Visual Improvement Program for Foothill Boulevard and the
Foothill Boulevard Districts guidelines outlined in the Development
Code.
7) Foothill Boulevard frontage improvements are to be in accordance
with City"Major Divided Arterial Streets" standards. Install curb and
gutter, asphalt pavement, sidewalk, streetlights,ADA access ramps,
and street trees per City standards, to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
a) Provide 27,000 and 16,000 lumen HPSV streetlights, in
accordance with the Foothill Visual Improvement Plan.
b) Provide dual ADA access ramps at the Grove Avenue\Foothill
Boulevard intersection per City Standard Drawing No. 102.
c) Protect existing street improvements.
d) Provide or protect R26(s) "No Stopping"signs along the frontage.
e) Protect or replace traffic signal equipment.
8) Grove Avenue frontage improvements are to be in accordance with
City "Secondary Arterial Streets" standards. Install sidewalk, drive
approach, streetlights, and street trees per City standards, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
a) An exception to the 50-foot maximum drive approach width
(60 feet is being allowed for this project) is permitted although the
drive approach shall comply with City Standard Drawing No. 101
in all other respects.
b) Sidewalk shall be property-line-adjacent and shall comply with
City Standard Drawing No. 103, "With Non-Contiguous Sidewalk"
example. For the drive approach on Grove Avenue, its
intersection with the sidewalk shall comply with City Standard
Drawing No. 101, "Non-Contiguous Sidewalk" example.
c) Referring to the drive approach, City Standard Drawing No. 101
shows a "non-contiguous" (property-line-adjacent) sidewalk
crossing the driveway outside of the 90-degree curb return arc.
Provide a sidewalk easement necessary for this on the final map.
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d) The gated driveway is to be in accordance with the City "Gated
Entrance Design Guide", except that a 60-foot maximum drive
approach width is permitted.
e) Provide 9500 lumen HPSV streetlights.
f) Protect existing street improvements.
g) Provide or protect R26(s) "No Stopping" signs.
9) Red Hill Country Club Drive frontage improvements are to be in
accordance with City "Local Streets" standards. Install curb and
gutter, A.C. pavement, sidewalk, ADA access ramp at Foothill
Boulevard, limited access curb at emergency driveway, streetlights,
and street trees per City standards, to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
a) Gated driveway shall be "Emergency Access Only."
b) No "turf block" is allowed in the public right-of-way.
c) Provide 5800 lumen HPSV streetlights.
d) Protect existing street improvements.
e) Provide or protect R26(s) "No Stopping" signs.
10)Coordinate the installation of Foothill Boulevard frontage
improvements with the City project.
11)A contribution in-lieu of construction for the future median island in
Foothill Boulevard shall be paid to the City prior to the issuance of
building permits or final map approval, whichever occurs first. The
amount of the contribution shall be one-half the cost of the median
times the length of the project frontage.
12)An in-lieu fee for one-half the cost of constructing special pavers
within the Foothill Boulevard\Grove Avenue intersection shall be paid
to the City prior to the issuance of building permits. The fee amount
shall be based on the square footage of the intersection.
13)The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical,
except for the 66 kV electrical) on the project side of Grove Avenue
shall be undergrounded from the first pole on the south side of
Foothill Boulevard to the first pole off site north of the north project
boundary, prior to public improvement acceptance or occupancy,
whichever occurs first. All services crossing Grove Avenue shall be
undergrounded at the same time. Since the west side of Grove
Avenue is in the City of Upland, reimbursement is not an option.
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14)The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical,
except for the 66 kV electrical)on the project side of Red Hill Country
Club Drive shall be undergrounded, prior to public improvement
acceptance or occupancy, whichever occurs first. All services
crossing Red Hill Country Club Drive shall be undergrounded at the
same time. The developer may request a reimbursement agreement
to recover one-half the City adopted cost for undergrounding from
future development(redevelopment)as it occurs on the opposite side
of the street. If the developer fails to submit for said reimbursement
agreement within 6 months of the public improvements being
accepted by the City, all rights of the developer to reimbursement
shall terminate.
15) Manholes shall be provided wherever public storm drain systems end
and private systems begin. Provide appropriate easements wherever
public storm drains cross private property and obtain an
encroachment agreement to place private facilities within public
rights-of-way.
16) Parkways shall slope at 2 percent from the top of the curb to one foot
behind the sidewalk along all street frontages.
17) Driveway accent paving shall be located outside the public right of
way.
18) Public improvement plans shall be 90 percent complete prior to the
issuance of grading permits. Public improvement plans shall be
100 percent complete, signed by the City Engineer, and an
improvement agreement and bonds executed by the developer, prior
to building permit issuance.
19)Complete the submitted Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP)
per the requirements of the City Engineer including, but not limited to,
showing the Best Management Practices (BMPs) on grading plans,
and signing and recording the Memorandum of Agreement.
Environmental Mitigation
Air Quality
1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating
condition so as to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall
ensure that all construction equipment is being properly serviced and
maintained as per manufacturers' specifications. Maintenance
records shall be available at the construction site for City verification.
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2) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the developer shall
submit construction plans to City denoting the proposed schedule
and projected equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide
evidence that low-emission mobile construction equipment will be
utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible
for the project. Contractors shall also conform to any construction
measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management
District (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning staff.
3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards
noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied
either by hand or high volume, low-pressure spray.
4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in
SCAQMD Rule 1108.
5) All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 401,
402 and 403. Additionally, contractors shall include the following
provisions:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through
seeding and watering.
• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads.
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to
erosion over extended periods of time.
• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed
excavated soil during and after the end of work periods.
• Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local
ordinances and use sound engineering practices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if
silt is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a
result of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of
year of construction.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e.,wind speeds
exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks
or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means.
6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board
[RWQCB]) daily to reduce Fine Particulate Matter(PM,o) emissions,
in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
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7) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)shall
be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for
96 hours or more to reduce PMIO emissions.
8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative
fuel-powered equipment where feasible.
9) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading
plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment
when not in use.
10)All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs requiring that
trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged periods (i.e., in excess of
10 minutes).
11)All industrial and commercial facilities shall designate preferential
parking for vanpools.
12)All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees
shall be required to post both bus and Metrolink schedules in
conspicuous areas.
13)All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees
shall be required to configure their operating schedules around the
Metrolink schedule to the extent reasonably feasible.
14)All residential and commercial structures shall be required to
incorporate high-efficiency/low-polluting heating, air conditioning,
appliances, and water heaters.
15)All residential and commercial structures shall be required to
incorporate thermal pane windows and weather-stripping.
16) Use of Zero-VOC paints (assumes no more than 100 grams/liter of
VOC) such as those listed by the SCAQMD of Super-Compliant
Architectural Coating Manufacturers.
Biological Resources
1) A Tree Removal Permit must be approved that provides for the
replacement of the 12 on a 1:1 ratio basis with no fewer than two
California Sycamores (Platanus Racemosa) placed in a prominent
location in the project.
Cultural Resources
1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or
during grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to
monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to
protect or preserve them for study. With the assistance of the
archaeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will:
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• Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from
demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for
the City to establish its archaeological value.
• Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of
archaeological sites within new developments, using their special
qualities as a theme or focal point.
• Pursue educating the public about the area's archaeological
heritage.
• Propose mitigation measures and recommend conditions of
approval to eliminate adverse project effects on significant,
important, and unique prehistoric resources,following appropriate
CEQA guidelines.
• Prepare a technical resources management report, documenting
the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources
within the project area. Submit one copy of the completed report
with original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County
Archaeological Information Center for permanent archiving.
2) If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal fossils) are
encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a
qualified paleontologist to monitor construction activities, to take
appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. The
paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will also provide
specific recommendations regarding further mitigation measures(i.e.,
paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate. Where
mitigation monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but
not be limited to, the following measures:
• Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow
the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay,to the
site full-time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities.
• Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded,
divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has
completed salvage. If construction personnel make the
discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert
construction and notify the monitor of the find.
• Prepare, identify, and curate all recovered fossils for
documentation in the summary report and transfer to an
appropriate depository (i.e., San Bernardino County Museum).
• Submit a summary report to the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Transfer collected specimens with a copy of the report to San
Bernardino County Museum.
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Geology and Soils
1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM10
emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with
drought resistant landscaping as soon as possible.
2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule
established by the City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with
vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary depending upon the
time of year of construction.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed
25 mph to minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such
episodes.
4) Chemical soil-stabilizers(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)shall
be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for
96 hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions.
Hydrology and Water Quality
Construction Activities:
1) Priorto issuance of grading permits, the permit applicant shall submit
to Building Official for approval, Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices
(BMPs) that shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during
construction activities entering the storm drain system to the
maximum extent practical.
2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in the Grading
Plan, and implemented for the proposed project that identifies
specific measures to control on-site and off-site erosion from the time
ground disturbing activities are initiated through completion of
grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall include the following
measures at a minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and
construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in
southern California, and b)An inspection and maintenance program
shall be included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either
on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be corrected through a
remediation or restoration program within a specified time frame.
3) During construction, temporary berms such as sandbags or gravel
dikes must be used to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from
the site when there is rainfall or other runoff.
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4) During construction, to remove pollutants, street cleaning will be
performed prior to storm events and after the use of water trucks to
control dust in order to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from
the site.
Post- Construction Operational:
5) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water
Quality Management Plan (WQMP) prepared by Fuscoe Engineering
on July 3, 2006, to reduce pollutants after construction entering the
storm drain system to the maximum extent practical.
6) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and
minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped
areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to
ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for these areas,
including monitoring provisions for a minimum of two years, shall be
submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of
grading permits.
7) Prior to issuance of building permits,the applicant shall submitto the
City Engineer for approval of a WQMP, including a project
description and identifying BMPs that will be used on-site to reduce
pollutants into the storm drain system to the maximum extent
practicable. The WQMP shall identify the structural and non-
structural measures consistent with the Guidelines for New
Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho
Cucamonga in June 2004.
8) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, applicant shall obtain
a Notice of Intent(NO[) to comply with obtaining coverage under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General
Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources
Control Board. Evidence that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of
the Waste Discharger's Identification Number) shall be submitted to
the City Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General
Construction Permit.
Noise
Exterior:
1) Construct a 5-foot high barrier for Lots (Units) 7 through 10 and Lots
(Units) 72 through 92 facing Foothill Boulevard and Grove Avenue.
2) Construct a 5-foot high second floor balcony noise barrier for Lots
(Units) 88 and 89 facing Foothill Boulevard.
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Interior:
3) Provide a "windows closed" condition requiring a means of
mechanical ventilation for all homes.
4) Provide standard dual-glazed windows with a Sound Transmission
Class (STC) rating of 26 or higher for all units and homes facing
Grove Avenue and Foothill Boulevard.
5) To minimize the potential interior noise impacts, lots (units) facing
Foothill Boulevard should be provided with weather-stripped solid
core exterior doors, and exterior wall/roof assemblies should be free
of cut outs and openings.
6) Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of
8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any
time on Sunday or a national holiday.
7) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards
specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120-D, as measured at
the property line. The developer shall hire a consultant to perform
weekly noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code
Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times may be required by the
Building Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the
Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the
above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the
Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then
construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of
compliance with above noise standards or halted.
8) The perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in
first phase.
9) Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of
8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any
time on Sunday or a national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks
used for hauling would exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to and
from the construction site), then the developer shall prepare a Noise
Mitigation Plan denoting any construction traffic haul routes. To the
extent feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass
sensitive land uses or residential dwellings.
6. This City Council hereby provides notice to Mr. Rex Gutierrez, the appellant, and
Arbors at Route 66 LLC, the applicant, that the time within which judicial review
of the decision represented by this Resolution must be sought is governed by the
provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6.
7. The City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga is hereby directed to: (a)certify
to the adoption of this Resolution, and (b) forthwith transmit a certified copy of
this Resolution, by certified mail, return-receipt requested,to Arbors at Route 66
LLC at the address identified in City records.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 19`" day of September 2007.
AYES: Kurth, Spagnolo, Williams
NOES: Gutierrez
ABSENT: Michael
ABSTAINED: None
onald J. Kurth, M.P., Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debra J. Ada CMC, City Clerk
I, DEBRA J.ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, at a Regular Meeting of said City Council held
on the 19`" day of September 2007.
Executed this 201" day of September 2007, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
46. Q e��
DJbra J. Ada CMC, City Clerk
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City of Rancho Cucamonga
- MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: DRC2006-00223, DRC2006-00341, DRC2006-00350, DRC2007-00029,
SUBTT18179
This Mitigation Monitoring_Program(MMP)has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed project. This program
has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are
implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components -This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action
and the procedure necessary to ensure compliance. The mitigation measure conditions of
approval are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action'necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action,what action will be taken and when, and to whom
and when compliance will be reported.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring
progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary. based upon
recommendations by those responsible for the program.
Program Management -The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project
planner, assigned by the Planning Director,shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project
planner oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly
and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of the
conditions (mitigation)that relate to that department.
Procedures -The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants'fees, incurred by the City in
performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant.
2. A MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its
corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached
hereto. This procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when,
and to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting
documentation will be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority
for processing the project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following
address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency
Planning Department
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Resolution No. 07-230
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MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
DRC2006-00223, DRC2006-00341, DRC2006-00350, DRC2007-00029, SUBTT18179
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3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staff's is needed,
as determined by the project planner or responsible City department, to monitor specific
mitigation activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner.
4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the
completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each
measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of
development.
5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off
as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP
Reporting Form.
6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation
measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or
additions. An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible
City department and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational
personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after
written notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also
has the authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure
attached hereto is not occurring. The project planner or responsible City department has the
authority to hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented.
B. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the
responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department. The Department shall
require the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee)with the City.
These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to
monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the required period of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City
with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the
monitoring results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to
know whether the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The
monitoring/reporting plan shall conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the
Community Development Director or Planning Director prior to the issuance of building
permits.
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: DRC2006-00223, DRC2006-00341, DRC2006-00350 DRC2007-00029 SUBTT18179 Applicant: Arbors at Route 66 LLC
Initial Study Prepared by: Vance Pomeroy, Contract Planner Date: MaV 21. 2007
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operating condition so as to reduce operational
emissions. The contractor shall ensure that all
construction equipment is being properly serviced and
maintained as per manufacturers' specifications.
Maintenance records shall be available at the
construction site for City verification.
Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the CP/BO C. Review of plans C 2
developer shall submit construction plans to the City
denoting the proposed schedule and projected
equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide
evidence that low-emission mobile construction
equipment will be utilized, or that their use was
investigated and found to be infeasible for the project.
Contractors shall also conform to any construction
measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City
Planning staff.
All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed CP C Review of plans A/C 2/4
performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113.
Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or
high-volume, low-pressure spray.
All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards BO B Review of plans A/C 2
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Rules 401,402 and 403. Additionally,contractors shall
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accordance with local ordinances and use sound
engineering practices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established BO C During A 4
by the City if silt is carried over to adjacent public construction
thoroughfares or occurs as a result of hauling. -
Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of
construction.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds(i.e., BO C During A 4
wind speeds exceeding 25 mph)in accordance with construction
SCAOMD Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils BO C During A 4
haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other Construction
suitable means.
The site shall be treated with water or other BO C During A 4
soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and construction
Regional Water Quality Control Board[RWQCB]) daily
to reduce Fine Particulate Matter (PMS,) emissions, in
accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and BO C During A 4
RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction construction
areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to
reduce PM,emissions.
The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean BO C Review of plans A/C 4
alternative fuel-powered equipment where feasible.
The construction contractor shall ensure that BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
construction-grading plans include a statement that work
crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
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All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs BO C Review of plans A 4
requiring that trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged
periods (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes).
All industrial and commercial facilities shall designate CP C Review of plans A/C 2/3
preferential parking for vanpools.
All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or CP C Review of plans D 2/3
more employees shall be required to post both bus and
Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas.
All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or CP C Review of plans D 2/3
more employees shall be required to configure their
operating schedules around the Metrolink schedule to
the extent reasonably feasible.
All residential and commercial structures shall be BO C/D Review of plans C 2/4
required to incorporate high-efficiency/low-polluting
heating,air conditioning,appliances,and water heaters.
All residential and commercial structures shall be BO C/D Review of plans C 2/4
required to incorporate thermal pane windows and
weather-stripping.
Use of Zero-VOC paints (assumes no more than 100 BO C/D Review of Plans C 2/4
grams/liter of VOC) such as those listed by the
SCAOMD of Super-Compliant Architectural Coating
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A Tree Removal Permit must be approved that provides CP 4B/C/D Review of Plans A/C 2/4
for the replacement of the 12 trees on a 1:1 ratio basis
with no fewer than two California Sycamores(Platanus
Racemosa)placed in a prominent location in the project.
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encountered before or during grading,the developer will
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incorporation of archaeological sites within new
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archaeological heritage.
• Propose mitigation measures and recommend CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4
conditions of approval to eliminate adverse project
effects on significant, important, and unique
prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA
guidelines.
• Prepare a technical resources management report, CP C Review of report A/D 3/4
documenting the inventory, evaluation, and
proposed mitigation of resources within the project
area. Submit one copy of the completed report,with
original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County
Archaeological Information Center for permanent
archiving.
If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal CP B Review of report A/D 4
fossils) are encountered before or during grading, the
developer will retain a qualified paleontologist to monitor
construction activities, to take appropriate measures to
protect or preserve them for study. The paleontologist
shall submit a report of findings that will also provide
specific recommendations regarding further mitigation
measures (i.e., paleontological monitoring)that may be
appropriate. Where mitigation monitoring is appropriate,
the program must include,. but not be limited to, the
following measures:
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• Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and CP B Review of report A/D 4
equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with
minimal construction delay, to the site full-time
during the interval of earth-disturbing activities.
• Should fossils be found within an area being cleared BO BSC Review of report A/D 4
or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities.
elsewhere until the monitor has completed salvage.
If construction personnel make the discovery, the
grading contractor should immediately divert
construction and notify the monitor of the find.
• Prepare,identify,and curate all recovered fossils for CP D Review of report D 3
documentation in the summary report and transfer to
an appropriate depository (i.e., San Bernardino
County Museum).
• Submit a summary report to the City of Rancho CP D Review of report D 3
Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a
copy of the report to San Bernardino County
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soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and construction
RW QCB)daily to reduce PM,emissions,in accordance
with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought
resistant landscaping as soon as possible.
Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a BO C During A 4
schedule established by the City to reduce PM,p construction
emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil
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Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) specifically
identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that
shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during
construction activities entering the storm drain system to
the maximum extent practical.
An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
the Grading Plan, and implemented for the proposed
project that identifies specific measures to control
on-site and off-site erosion from the time ground
disturbing activities are initiated through completion of
grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall include the
following measures at a minimum: a)Specify the timing
of grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to
rainy periods experienced in Southern California,and b)
An inspection and maintenance program shall be
included to ensure that any erosion which does occur
either on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be
corrected through a remediation or restoration program
within a specified time frame.
During construction, temporary berms such as BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
sandbags or gravel dikes must be used to prevent
discharge of debris or sediment from the site when there
is rainfall or other runoff.
During construction, to remove pollutants, street BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
cleaning will be performed prior to storm events and
after the use of water trucks to control dust in order to
prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site.
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The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
the Water Quality Management Plan(WQMP)prepared
by Fuscoe Engineering on July 3, 2006, to reduce
pollutants after construction entering the storm drain
system to the maximum extent practical.
Landscaping plans shall include provisions for BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
controlling and minimizing the use of
fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall
be monitored and maintained for at least two years to
ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for
these areas, including monitoring provisions for a
minimum of two years,shall be submitted to the City for
review and approval prior to the issuance of grading
permits.
Prior to issuance of building permits,the applicant shall CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
submit to the City Engineer for approval of a WQMP,
including a project description and identifying BMPs that
will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm
drain system to the maximum extent practicable. The
WQMP shall identify the structural and non-structural
measures consistent with the Guidelines for New
Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of
Rancho Cucamonga in June 2004.
Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
applicant shall obtain a Notice of Intent(NOI)to comply
with obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General
Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water
Resources Control Board. Evidence that this has been
obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste Discharger's
Identification Number) shall be submitted to the City
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(units)facing Foothill Boulevard should be provided with
weather-stripped solid core exterior doors,and exterior
wall/roof assemblies should be free of cut outs and
openings.
Construction or grading shall not take place between the BO C During A 4
hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, construction
including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a
national holiday.
Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the BO C During A 4
standards specified in Development Code Section construction
17.02.120-D, as measured at the property line. The
developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly
noise level monitoring as specified in Development
Code Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times may
be required by the Building Official. Said consultant
shall report their findings to the Building Official within 24
hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above
standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify
the Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above
standards,then construction activities shall be reduced
in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise
standards or halted.
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as possible in the first phase. construction
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Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the PO/BO C During A 4/7
hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, construction
including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a
national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used for
hauling would exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to
and from the construction site),then the developer shall
prepare a Noise Mitigation Plan denoting any
construction traffic haul routes. To the extent feasible,
the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass
sensitive land uses or residential dwellings.
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CE-City Engineer or designee C-Throughout Construction C-Plan Check 3-Withhold Certificate of Occupancy
BO-Building Official or designee D-On Completion D-Separate Submittal(Reports/Studies/Plans) 4-Stop Work Order
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Resolution No. 07-230
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
.,1 DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18179
SUBJECT: SUBDIVISION OF 10.1 ACRES INTO TWO LOTS
APPLICANT: ARBORS AT ROUTE 66, LLC
LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND GROVE AVENUE
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (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, 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. Approval of Tentative Tract No. SUBTT18179 is granted subject to the approval of
General Plan Amendment DRC2006-00223, Development District Amendment
DRC2006-00350, Development Code Amendment DRC2007-00029. and Development
Review DRC2006-00341.
3. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 07-38, Standard
Conditions, 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.
4. The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fees as shown below. The
project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to
the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to
the Planning Commission or Planning Director hearing:
a) Notice of Determination -$50
b) Negative Declaration - $ 1,850
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B. Time Limits
1. This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning
Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the City Engineer within 3 years from the
date of the approval.
2. Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or 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 Department,the conditions contained herein, Development Code
regulations, and the Foothill Boulevard Route 66 Visual Improvement 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 Planning Director.
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
Department 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 Planning Director 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. A detailed on-site lighting plan,including a photometric diagram,shall be reviewed and approved
by the Planning Director and Police Department (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.
8. If no centralized trash receptacles are provided,all trash pick-up shall be for individual units with
all receptacles shielded from public view.
9. Trash receptacle(s)are required and shall meet City standards. The final design,locations,and
the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to
the issuance of building permits.
10. 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 Planning Director. For
single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
11. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination. _
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12. 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
Departments 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.
13. 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 City Engineer review and approved
prior to the issuance of building permits.
14. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all
lots for Planning Director 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.
15. 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.
16. Construct block walls between homes(i.e.,along interior side and rear property lines),rather than
wood fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency.
17. 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.
18. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.
D. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb).
2. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be provided ----J--/—
throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/plazas/
recreational uses.
3. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles,entrances,
and exits shall be striped per City standards.
4. All units shall be provided with garage door openers if driveways are less than 18 feet in depth
from back of sidewalk.
5. Motorcycle parking area shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more
parking stalls. Developments with over 100 parking stalls shall provide motorcycle parking at the
rate of one percent. The area for motorcycle parking shall be a minimum of 56 square feet.
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E. Trip Reduction
1. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided in all commercial, office, industrial, and multifamily
residential projects of more than 10 units. Minimum spaces equal to five percent of the required
automobile parking spaces or three bicycle storage spaces,whichever is greater. After the first
50 bicycle storage spaces are provided,additional storage spaces required are 2.5 percent of the
required automobile parking spaces. Warehouse distribution uses shall provide bicycle storage
spaces at a rate of 2.5 percent of the required automobile parking spaces with a minimum of a
3-bike rack. In no case shall the total number of bicycle parking spaces required exceed 100.
Where this results in a fraction of 0.5 or greater, the number shall be rounded off to the higher
whole number.
2. Category 5 telephone cable or fiber optic cable shall be provided for office buildings and other
non-residential development.
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 Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or
prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. A minimum of 20% of trees planted within industrial projects, and a minimum of 30% within
commercial and office projects, shall be specimen size trees -24-inch box or larger.
3. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking
stalls.
4. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one
tree per 30 linear feet of building.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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 Department.
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9. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering
sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required along Foothill
Boulevard and Grove Avenue in accordance with the Foothill Boulevard Route 66 Visual Plan
Improvement Plan.
10. 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.
11. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,the
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Department.
12. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
G. Signs
1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this approval.
Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall require
separate application and approval by the Planning Department prior to installation of any signs.
2. A Uniform Sign Program for this development shall be submitted for Planning Director review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits.
H. Environmental
1. Noise levels.shall be monitored after construction to verify the adequacy of the mitigation
measures. Noise levels shall be monitored by actual noise level readings taken on-and off-site.
A final acoustical report shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to final
occupancy release. The final report shall also make recommendations as to additional mitigation
measures to reduce noise levels to below City standards, such as, residential exterior noise
levels to below 60 dBA and interior noise attenuation to below 45 dBA.
2. A final acoustical report shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits. The final report shall discuss the level of interior noise attenuation
to below 45 CNEL, the building materials and construction techniques provided, and if
appropriate,verify the adequacy of the mitigation measures. The building plans will be checked
for conformance with the mitigation measures contained in the final report.
3. The applicant shall submit certification from an acoustical engineer that all recommendations of
the acoustical report were implemented in construction, including measurements of interior and
exterior noise levels to document compliance with City standards. Certification shall be
submitted to the Building & Safety Department prior to final occupancy release of the affected
homes.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT,(909)477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S)
I. General Requirements
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following:
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
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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 waste
diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air
conditioning; and
g. Planning Department Project Number(SUBTT18179)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. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers'Compensation coverage to
the City prior to permit issuance.
4. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
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(SUBTT18179). The applicant shall comply with the latest
adopted California Codes,and all other applicable codes,ordinances,and regulations in effect at
the time of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety Department for availability of the
Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential project or major addition,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 Check Fees,Construction and Demolition Diversion Program deposit and fees and School
Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety
Department prior to permit issuance.
3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building and Safety 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.
5. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Department's public
counter).
6. Submit pool plans to the County of San Bernardino's Environmental Health Services Department
for approval.
K. New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances
considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness.
2. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations.
3. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's"high wind" instructions.
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4. Provide draft stops in attic areas, not to exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with CBC
Section 1505.
5. Provide draft stops in attics in line with common walls.
6. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with CBC Table 5-A _/_/_
7. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC Table 5-A.
6. If the area of habitable space above the first floor exceeds 3,000 square feet, then the
construction type shall be V-1 Hour minimum.
9. Walls and floors separating dwelling units in the same building shall be not less than 1-hour
fire-resistive construction.
L. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California 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 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 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 plan shall be prepared,stamped,and signed by a California
registered Civil Engineer.
M. Additional Requirements/Comments
1. The project shall fully comply with accessibility requirements of 2001 California Building Code
Chapter 11A (Housing Accessibility)
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
N. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all interior public streets,
community trails,public paseos,public landscape areas,street trees,traffic signal encroachment
and maintenance, and public drainage facilities as shown on the plans and/or tentative map.
Private easements for non-public facilities (cross-lot drainage, local feeder trails, etc.) shall be
reserved as shown on the plans and/or tentative map.
2. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets(measured from
street centerline):
60 total feet on Foothill Boulevard
44 total feet on Grove Avenue
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3. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
4. Reciprocal access easements shall be provided ensuring access to all parcels by CC&Rs or by
deeds and shall be recorded concurrently with the map or prior to the issuance of building
permits,where no map is involved.
5. Reciprocal parking agreements for all parcels and maintenance agreements ensuring joint
maintenance of all common roads, drives, or parking areas shall be provided by CC & R's or
deeds and shall be recorded prior to, or concurrent with,the final parcel map.
6. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on the
final map.
7. Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-way shall be
dedicated to the City.
O. Street Improvements
1. All public improvements(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.
2. Pursuant to City Council Resolution No.88-557,no person shall make connections from a source
of energy,fuel or power to any building service equipment 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 or unit, the development may have energy connections made to a percentage of
those buildings, or units proportionate to the completion of improvements as required by
conditions of approval of development. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings or
units be connected to energy prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by
these conditions of approval of development.
3. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb& A.C. I Side• Drive street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
Foothill Boulevard X X (c) X X (d)
Grove Avenue X X X X
Red Hill Country Club Drive X X X X X
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item.
4. 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,priorto
final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first.
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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 City Engineer's Office 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 galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
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 _/—J_
installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Director prior to submittal for first plan
check.
5. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in _/—i_
accordance with the City's street tree program.
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6. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed
legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street
improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction
legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on sheet—(typically
sheet 1)." Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be
per the public landscape improvement plans.
The City Engineer reserves the right to adjust tree species based upon field conditions and other
variables. For additional information, contact the Project Engineer.
Min.
Grow
Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Space Spacing Size arty.
Foothill Boulevard
Non-Activity Centers— Prunus Blireiana NCN 3 ft. 20 ft. o.c.- 15-gal. Fill-in
Accent Tree Informal groupings
not more than 25%
of total frontage
trees
Non-Activity Centers Platanus racemosa California Sycamore 8 ft. 35 ft.o.c.– 15-gal.
Informal groupings
Non-Activity Centers Platanus acerifolia London Plane Tree 30 ft.o.c.- 15-gal.
Informal ttroupings
Tree Wells Lagerstroemia Pink Crape Myrtle 3 ft. Per tree well 24-inch
indica "Tuscarora" design box
Grove Avenue Hymenosprorum Sweetshade 5 ft. 20 ft.o.c. 15-gal.
flavum
Red Hill CC Drive
Wo Foothill Boulevard Platanus acerifolia London Plane Tree 8 ft. 30 ft. 15-gal.
Construction Notes for Street Trees:
1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans.
2) Prior to the commencement of any planting,an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to
the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil
amendments, as determined by the City inspector.
3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Department.
4) Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only.
7. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by.the City Engineer for conformance with
adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project
intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or
industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required.
P. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of building
permits whichever occurs first. Formation posts shall be borne by the developer.
2. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective
Beautification Master Plan Foothill Boulevard.
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0. Drainage and Flood Control
1. The project(or portions thereof)is located within a Flood Hazard Zone;therefore,flood protection
measures shall be provided as certified by a registered Civil Engineer and approved by the City
Engineer.
2. It shall be the developer's responsibility to have the current FIRM Zone AO designation removed
from the project area. The developer shall provide drainage and/or flood protection facilities
sufficient to obtain an unshaded "X" designation. The developer's engineer shall prepare all
necessary reports, plans, and hydrologic/hydraulic calculations. A Conditional Letter of Map
Revision (CLOMR) shall be obtained from FEMA prior to final map approval or issuance of
building permits, whichever occurs first. A Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) shall be issued by
FEMA prior to occupancy or improvement acceptance, whichever occurs first.
3. 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.
4. A permit from the San Bernardino County Flood Control District is required for work within its
right-of-way.
5. Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drain pipe measured
from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk.
R. Utilities
1. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
2. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga Valley Water District(CVW D), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from
the CVW D 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.
S. General Requirements and Approvals
1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City,covering the estimated operating costs for all
new streetlights for the first six months of operation,prior to final map approval or prior to building
permit issuance if no map is involved.
2. Prior to the issuance of building permits,a Diversion Deposit and related administrative fees shall
be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if
at least 50% of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are diverted from
landfills,and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Form CD-1 shall be submitted to
the Engineering Department when the first building permit application is submitted to Building and
Safety. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering Department within 60 days following
the completion of the construction and/or demolition project.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE PROTECTION
PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
SEE ATTACHED
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Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
Fire Construction Services
STANDARD CONDITIONS
August 16, 2006
Arbors at Route 66
Charles Joseph & Associates
8212 Red Hill County Club Drive
Mixed Use Subdivision
SUBTT18179 & DRC2006-00341
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT.
The RCFPD Procedures & Standards which are referenced in this document can be access on the web
at http://www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us/fire/index.htm under the Fire Safety Division & Fire
Construction Services section. Search by article; the preceding number of the standard refers to the
article. Chose the appropriate article number then a drop down menu will appear, select the
corresponding standard.
FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply
1. Design guidelines for Fire Hydrants: The following provides design guidelines for the spacing and
location of fire hydrants:
a. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in commercial/industrial projects is 300 feet.
No portion of the exterior wall shall be located more than 150 feet from an approved fire
hydrant. For cul-de-sacs, the distance shall not exceed 100 feet.
b. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in multi-family residential projects is 400 feet.
No portion of the exterior wall shall be located more than 200 feet from an approved fire
hydrant. For cul-de-sacs, the distance shall not exceed 150 feet.
C. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in single-family residential projects is 500 feet.
No portion of the exterior wall facing the addressed street shall be more than 250 feet from an
approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs, the distance shall not exceed 200 feet.
d. For single-family residential projects in the designated Hazardous Fire Area, the maximum
distance between fire hydrants is 400 feet. No portion of the exterior wall facing the
addressed street shall be more than 200 feet from an approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs,
the distance shall not exceed 150 feet.
e. Fire hydrants are to be located. The preferred locations for fire hydrants are:
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i. At the entrance(s) to a commercial, industrial or residential project from the public
roadways.
ii. At intersections.
iii. On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible.
iv. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs of the Fire District.
v. A minimum of forty feet (40')from any building.
f. If any portion of a facility or building is located more than 150 feet from a public fire hydrant
measuredon an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, additional
private or public fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow shall be
provided.
g. Provide one fire hydrant for each 1,000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction thereof.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. The required fire flow for this project is 1,500 gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of
20-pounds per square inch. This requirement is made in accordance with Fire Code Appendix
III-A, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinances.
2. The required minimum fire flow for this project, when automatic fire sprinklers are installed is
1500gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20-pounds per square inch. This flow
reflects a 50-percent reduction for the installation of an approved automatic fire sprinkler system in
accordance with NFPA 13 or 13R with central station monitoring. This requirement is made in
accordance with the California Fire Code Appendix 111-A, as adopted by the Fire District
Ordinances.
3. The required minimum fire flow for structures located in the designated hazardous fire area shall be
not less than 1,750 gpm at 20-psi residual. For structures in excess of 36,000 square feet use CFC
Table A-III-A-1. '
4. Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project may be used to provide
the required fire flow subject to Fire District review and approval. Private fire hydrants on adjacent
property shall not be used to provide required fire flow.
5. Firewater plans are required for all projects that must extend the existing water supply to or onto
the site. Building permits will not be issued until fire protection water plans are approved.
6. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600 feet of the
proposed project site.
FSC-3 Prerequisite for submittal of Overhead Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
1. Prior to submitting plans for an overhead automatic fire sprinkler system, the applicant shall submit
plans, specifications and calculations for the fire sprinkler system underground supply piping.
Approval of the underground supply piping system must be obtained prior to submitting the
overhead fire sprinkler system plans.
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FSC-4 Requirements for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District Ordinance 15, the 2001 California Fire Code and/or any other
applicable standards require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed in:
1. Commercial or industrial structures greater than 7,500 square feet.
2. Group "A" Occupancies.
3. "E" Occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or more persons.
4. Multi-family residential structures in excess of 4 units.
5. All structures that do not meet Fire District access requirements (see Fire Access).
6. When required fire flow cannot be provided due to inadequate volume or pressure.
7. When the building access does not meet the requirements of the 2001 California Building Code
and the RCFPD Fire Department Access- Fire Lane Standard #9-7.
8. When any applicable code or standard requires the structure to be sprinklered.
FSC-5 Fire Alarm System
1. RCFPD Ordinance 15, based on use or floor area (or by other adopted codes or standards)
requires an automatic and/or manual fire alarm system. Refer to RCFPD Ordinances 15 and 39,
the California Building Code, RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard #10-6 and/or the California Fire Code.
2. Prior .to installation of the building fire alarm system, Fire Construction Services' plan check
approval and a building permit must be obtained. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to
Fire Construction Services in accordance with RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard #10-6.
FSC-6 Fire District Site Access
Fire District access roadways include public roads, streets and highways, as well as private roads,
streets drive aisles and/or designated fire lanes. Please reference the RCFPD Fire Department Access
— Fire Lanes Standard #9-7.
1. Location of Access: All portions of the structures 1st story exterior wall shall be located Within
150 feet of Fire District vehicle access, measure on an approved route around the exterior of the
building. Landscaped areas, unpaved changes in elevation, gates and fences are deemed
obstructions.
2. Specifications for private Fire District access roadways per the RCFPD Standards are:
a. The minimum unobstructed width is 26 feet.
b. The maximum inside turn radius shall be 24 feet.
C. The minimum outside turn radius shall be 50 feet.
d. The minimum radius for cul-de-sacs is 45 feet.
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e. The minimum vertical clearance is 14 feet, 6 inches.
f. At any private entry median, the minimum width of traffic lanes shall be 20 feet on each side.
g. The angle of departure and approach shall not exceed 9 degrees or 20 percent.
h. The maximum grade of the driving surface shall not exceed 12 percent.
i. Support a minimum load of 70,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW).
j. Trees and shrubs planted adjacent to the fire lane shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of
14 feet, 6 inches from the ground up. Vegetation shall not be allowed to obstruct Fire
Department apparatus.
3. Access Doorways: Approved doorways, accessible without the use of a ladder, shall be provided
as follows:
a. In buildings without high-piled storage, access shall be provided in accordance with the
2001 California Building Code, Fire and/or any other applicable standards.
b. In buildings with high-piled storage access doors shall be provided in each 100 lineal feet or
major fraction thereof, of the exterior wall that faces the required access roadways. When
railways are installed provisions shall be made to maintain Fire District access to all required
openings.
4. Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus
access road to all required building exterior openings.
5. Commercial/Industrial Gates: Any gate installed across a Fire Department access road shall be
in accordance with Fire District Standard #9-2. The following design requirements apply:
a. The gate shall be motorized and slide open horizontally or swing inward.
b. All gates must open at the rate of one second for each one-foot of required width.
C. When fully open, the minimum width shall be 20 feet.
d. Gates are not required to be motorized.
6. Residential gates installed across Fire District access roads shall be installed in accordance with
RCFPD Residential Gate Standard #9-1. The following design requirements apply:
.a. All automatic gates shall be provided with a Fire District approved, compatible traffic
pre-emption device. The devices shall be digital. Analog devices are not acceptable.
Devices shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and
specifications.
b. Vehicle access gates shall be provided with an approved Fire District Knox Key Switch.
C. The key switch shall be located outside and immediately adjacent to the gate for use in the
event that the traffic pre-emption device fails to operate.
d. A traffic loop device must be installed to allow exiting from the complex.
e. The gate shall remain in the open position for not less than 20 minutes and shall automatically
reset.
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7. Fire Lane Identification: Red curbing and/or signage shall identify the fire lanes. A site plan
illustrating the proposed delineation that meets the minimum Fire District standards shall be
included in the architectural plans submitted to B&S for approval.
8. Approved Fire Department Access: Any approved mitigation measures must be clearly noted on
the site plan. A copy of the approved Alternative Method application, if applicable, must be
reproduced on the architectural plans submitted to B&S for plan review.
9. Roof Access: There shall be a means of fire department access from the exterior walls of the
buildings on to the roofs of all commercial, industrial and multi-family residential structures with
roofs less than 75 feet above the level of the fire access road.
a. This access must be reachable by either fire department ground ladders or by an aerial
ladder.
b. A minimum ofone ladder point with a fixed ladder shall be provided in buildings with
construction features, or high parapets that inhibit roof access.
C. The number of ladder points may be required to be increased, depending on the building size
and configuration.
d. Regardless of the parapet height or construction features the approved ladder point shall be
identified in accordance to the roof access standard.
e. Where the entire roof access is restricted by high parapet walls or other obstructions, a
permanently mounted access ladder is required.
I. Multiple access ladders may be required for larger buildings.
g. Ladder construction must be in accordance with the RCFPD Roof Access Standard 9-9
Appendix A and drawings 9-9a and 9-9b.
h. A site plan showing the locations of the roof ladder shall be submitted during plan check.
i. Ladder points shall face a fire access roadway(s).
FSC-9 Single-family Residential Sales Model homes require approved Fire District vehicle access and
water supply from a public or private water main system before construction.
FSC-10 Occupancy and Hazard Control Permits
Listed are those Fire Code permits commonly associated with the business operations and/or building
construction. Plan check submittal is required with the permit application for approval of the permit; field
inspection is required prior to permit issuance. General Use Permit shall be required for any activity or
operation not specifically described below, which in the judgment of the Fire Chief is likely to produce
conditions that may be hazardous to life or property.
• Magnesium Working • Flammable and Combustible Liquids
• Application of Flammable Finishes 0 Hazardous Materials
• Candles and open flames in public 0 Tents, Canopies and/or Air Supported
assemblies Structures
• Compressed Gases • Liquefied Petroleum Gases
• Public Assembly & LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in Assembly
• Dry Cleaning Plants Buildings
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FSC-11 Hazardous Materials—Submittal to the County of San Bernardino
The San Bernardino County Fire Department shall review your Business Emergency/Contingency Plan
for compliance with minimum standards. Contact the San Bernardino County Fire, Hazardous Materials
Division at (909) 387-4631 for forms and assistance. The County Fire Department is the Cal/EPA
Certified Unified Program Agency (COPA)for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1: If the facility is a NEW business, a Certificate of Occupancy issued by Building & Safety will not be
finalized until the San Bernardino County Fire Department reviews your Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan. California Government Code, Section 65850.2 prohibits the City
from issuing a final Certificate of Occupancy unless the applicant has met or is meeting specific
hazardous materials disclosure requirements. A Risk Management Program (RMP) may also be
required if regulation substances are to be used or stored at the new facility.
2. Any business that operates on rented or leased property which is required to submit a Plan, is also
required to submit a notice to the owner of the property in writing stating that the business is
subject to the Business Emergency/Contingency Plan mandates and has complied with the
provisions. The tenant must provide a copy of the Plan to the property owner within five (5)
working days, if requested by the owner.
FSC-12 Hazardous Materials- Submittal to Fire Construction Services
Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction of buildings and/or the installation of
equipment designed to store, use or dispense hazardous materials in accordance with the
2001 California Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Codes, RCFPD Ordinances FD15 and
FD39 and other implemented and/or adopted standards.
FSC-13 Alternate Method Application
Fire Construction Services staff and the Fire Marshal will review all requests for alternate method, when
submitted. The request must be submitted on the Fire District "Application for Alternate Method" form
along with supporting documents and payment of the$92 review fee.
FCS-14 Map Recordation
1. RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS for Fire Department Emergency Access and Water Supply are
required on this project. The project appears to be located on a property that is being subdivided.
The reciprocal agreement is required to be recorded between property owners and the Fire District.
The recorded agreement shall include a copy of the site plan. The Fire Construction Services shall
approve the agreement, prior to recordation. The agreement shall be recorded with the County of
San Bernardino, Recorders Office.
Reciprocal access agreement — Please provide a permanent access agreement between the
owners granting irrevocable and a non-exclusive easement, favoring the Fire District to gain access
to the subject property. The agreement shall include a statement that no obstruction, gate, fence,
building or other structure shall be placed within the dedicated access, without Fire Department
approval. The agreement shall have provisions for emergency situations and the assessing of cost
recovery to the property by the fire District.
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Reciprocal water covenant — Please provide a permanent maintenance and service covenant
between the owners granting an irrevocable and non-exclusive easement, favoring the Fire District
for the purpose of accessing and maintaining the private water mains, valves and fire hydrants (fire
protection systems facilities in general). The covenant shall have provisions for emergency
situations and the assessing of cost recovery to the property by the fire District.
FCS-15 Annexation of the parcel map: Annexation of the parcel map into the Community Facilities
District#85-1 or#88-1 is required prior to the issuance of grading or building permits.
Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard
Conditions
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS — Please complete the following prior to the
issuance of any building permits:
1. Private Water Supply (Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit construction plans,
specifications, flow test data and calculations for the private water main system for review and
approval by the Fire District. Plans and installation shall comply with. Fire District Standards.
Approval of the on-site (private) fire underground and water plans is required prior to any building
permit issuance for any structure on the site. Private on-site combination domestic and fire supply
system must be designed in accordance with RCFPD Standards # 9-4, #10-2 and #10-4. The
Building & Safety Division and Fire Construction Services will perform plan checks and inspections.
All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any
combustible framing materials to the site. Fire construction Services will inspect the installation,
witness hydrant flushing and grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
2. Public Water Supply (Domestic/Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit a plan showing the
locations of all new public fire hydrants for the review and approval by the Fire District and CVWD.
On the plan, show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-foot radius of the project. Please reference
the RCFPD Water Plan Submittal Procedure Standard # 9-8.
All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any
combustible framing materials to the site. CVWD. personnel shall inspect the installation and
witness the hydrant flushing. Fire Construction Services shall inspect the site after acceptance of
the public water system by CVWD. Fire Construction Services must grant a clearance before
lumber is dropped.
3. Fuel Modification Plans: Please refer to RCFPD Summary of Fire Hazardous Area requirements.
4. Construction Access: The access roads must be paved in accordance with all the requirements
of the RCFPD Fire Lane Standard #9-7. All temporary utilities over access roads must be installed
at least 14 feet 6 inches above the finished surface of the road.
5. Fire Flow: A current fire flow letter from CVWD must be received. The applicant is responsible for
obtaining the fire flow information from CVWD and submitting the letter to Fire Construction
Services.
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6. Easements and Reciprocal Agreements: All easements and agreements must be recorded with
the County of San Bernardino.
PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF TEMPORARY POWER
The building construction must be substantially completed in accordance with Fire Construction Services'
"Temporary Power Release Checklist and Procedures".
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION— Please complete the following:
1. Hydrant Markers: All fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective pavement marker indicating the fire
hydrant location on the street or driveway in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Engineering Standard Plan 134, "Installation of Reflective Hydrant Markers". On private property,
the markers shall be installed at the centerline of the fire access road, at each hydrant location.
2. Private Fire Hydrants: For the purpose of final acceptance, a licensed sprinkler contractor, in the
presence of Fire Construction Services, shall conduct a test of the most hydraulically remote
on-site fire hydrants. The underground fire line contractor, developer and/or owner are responsible
for hiring the company to perform the test. A final test report shall be submitted to Fire
Construction Services verifying the fire flow available. The fire flow available must meet or exceed
the required fire flow in accordance with the California Fire Code.
3. Fire Sprinkler System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler.
system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
4. Fire Sprinkler Monitoring: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler
monitoring system must be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services. The fire sprinkler
monitoring system shall be installed, tested and operational immediately following the completion of
the fire sprinkler system (subject to the release of power).
5. Fire Suppression Systems and/or other special hazard protection systems shall be inspected,
tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services before occupancy is granted and/or equipment
is placed in service.
6. Fire Alarm System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire alarm system
shall be installed, inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
7. Access Control Gates: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, vehicular gates must
be inspected, tested and accepted in accordance with RCFPD Standards #9-1 or #9-2 by Fire
Construction Services.
8. Fire Access Roadways: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire access
roadways must be installed in accordance with the approved plans and acceptable to Fire
Construction Services.
The CC&R's, the reciprocal agreement and/or other approved documents shall be recorded and
contain an approved fire access roadway map with provisions that prohibit parking, specify the
method of enforcement and identifies who is responsible for the required annual inspections and
the maintenance of all required fire access roadways.
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9. Address: Prior to the granting of occupancy, single-family dwellings shall post the address with
minimum 4-inch numbers on a contrasting background. The numbers shall be internally or
externally illuminated during periods of darkness. The numbers shall be visible from the street.
When building setback from the public roadway exceeds 100 feet, additional 4-inch numbers shall
be displayed at the property entry.
10. Address: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, commercial/industrial and multi-
family buildings shall post the address with minimum 8-inch numbers on contrasting background,
visible from the street and electrically illuminated during periods of darkness. When the building
setback exceeds 200 feet from the public street, an additional non-illuminated 6-inch minimum
number address shall be provided at the property entrance. Larger address numbers will be
required on buildings located on wide streets or built with large setbacks in multi-tenant commercial
and industrial buildings. The suite designation numbers and/or letters shall be provided on the front
and back of all suites.
11. Hazardous Materials: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant must
demonstrate (in writing from the County) that the facility has met or is meeting the Risk
Management Plan (RMP) or Business Emergency/Contingency Plan with the San Bernardino
County Fire Department, Hazardous Materials/Emergency Response and Enforcement Division.
The applicant must also obtain inspection and acceptance by Fire Construction Services.
12. Confidential Business Occupancy Information: The applicant shall complete the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire District "Confidential Business Occupancy Information" form. This form provides
contact information for Fire District use in the event of an emergency at the subject building or
property. This form must be presented to the Fire Construction Services Inspector.
13. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a 8 1/2-inch by 11-inch or
11-inch by 17-inch site plan of the site in accordance with RCFPD Standard #13-1 shall be revised
by the applicant to reflect the actual location of all devices and building features as required in the
standard. The site plan must be reviewed and accepted by the Fire Inspector.
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