HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-06 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 01-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW
00-74 FOR TRACT 12659, ON 3.6 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ON THE
WEST SIDE OF ETIWANDA AVENUE SOUTH OF WILSON AVENUE IN
THE VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL (1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE)
DISTRICT OF THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN, AND MAKING FINDINGS
IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 225-511-01 THROUGH O6.
A. Recitals.
1. Centex Homes filed an application for Design Review 00-74 for Tract No. 12659, as
described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Design Review
request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 13th day of November 1985, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga approved Tentative Tract 12659.
3. On the 24th day of January 2001, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga held a meeting to consider the application.
4. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting on January 24, 2001 including written and oral staff reports, this Commission
hereby specifically finds and concludes as follows:
a. That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan in
that it involves development of existing lots of record at a density well within that specified forthe site
with homes that will enhance the appearance of the community; and
b. That the proposed design is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code
and the Etiwanda Specific Plan and the purposes of the district in which the site is located in that the
homes will have consistent 360-degree architectural quality and will enhance the street scene; and
C. That the proposed design is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of
the Development Code and the Etiwanda Specific Plan including all applicable setbacks, slope
gradients, and building height limitations; and
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January 24, 2001
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d. That the proposed design, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not
be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity in that it represents provident development of existing lots of record with
reasonably sized homes and associated landscaping and hardscape improvements.
3. The Planning Commission issued a Mitigated Negative Declaration on November 13,
1985, for Tract 12659 of which the subject six lots are a part. The Planning Commission issued
another Mitigated Negative Declaration for Development Review 97-10(for build out of Tract 12659)
on July 9, 1997. No further environmental clearance is necessary for the application.
4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 above, this
Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below and
in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Division
1) Retaining walls located in front yard areas shall be limited to 3 feet in exposed
height. All other retaining walls not visible from the street shall be limited to 4 feet
in height. In all cases, the retaining walls shall be constructed of gray split face
block to match the existing walls within the remainder of Tract 12659.
2) All wood and other siding/veneer materials shall wrap around outside comers and
terminate only at interior comers or other logical stopping point.
3) Provide side yard fencing and return fencing between homes.
4) All ground-mounted equipment, including air conditioners and Edison boxes, shall
be fully screened from off-site views. This may require the construction of low
screen walls.
5) Replace any missing equestrian trail fencing.
6) Re-grade and resurface existing equestrian trail as necessary.
7) The comer of Wilson Avenue and Etiwanda Avenue shall be improved with
Quercus Coccinea trees consistent with the Community Entry concept per Figure 5-
11 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
Engineering Division
1) All missing public improvements along Etiwanda Avenue shall be installed per the
approved improvement plans, City Drawing No. 1281 Sheet 7-8, Revision No. 2.
2) Security shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer and City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public improvements,
prior to issuance of a City building permit.
3) Prior to any work being performed in the 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.
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January 24, 2001
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5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF JANUARY 2001.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:-
Larry cNiel, Chairman
ATTEST:_f _
Brad B ecretry
1, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 24th day of January, 2001, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: Development Review 00-74
SUBJECT: Six new single family homes
APPLICANT: Centex Homes
LOCATION: Southwest corner of Wilson Avenue and Etiwanda Avenue
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its
agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to
relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole
discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. A copy of the signed Resolution of Approval and all Standard Conditions, shall be included in
legible form on the grading plans, building and construction plans, and landscape and irrigation
plans submitted for plan check.
B. Time Limits
1. Development/Design Review approval shall expire if building permits are not issued or approved
use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No extensions are allowed.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and
grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, Development Code
regulations, and the Etiwanda Specific Plan
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2. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and _/ /_
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Division
to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy.
3. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be
located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete
or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner. For single
family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
7. A detailed plan indicating trail widths, maximum slopes, physical conditions, fencing, and weed
control, in accordance with City Master Trail drawings, shall be submitted for City Planner review
and approval prior to approval and recordation of the Final Tract Map and prior to approval of
street improvement and grading plans. Developer shall upgrade and construct all trails, including
fencing and drainage devices, in conjunction with street improvements.
a. Provide a 24-foot by 24-foot corral area in the rear yard. Grade access from corral to trail
with a maximum slope of 5:1 and a minimum width of 10 feet.
b. For single family residential development within the Equestrian/Rural Overlay District, at least
one model home shall be provided with a constructed 24-foot by 24-foot corral with
appropriate fencing.
8. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) shall not prohibit the keeping the equine
animals where zoning requirements for the keeping of said animals have been met. Individual lot
owners in subdivisions shall have the option of keeping said animals without the necessity of
appealing to boards of directors of homeowners'associations for amendments to the CC&Rs.
9. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the
Homeowners' Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering Divisions
and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or prior to the
issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shall be provided to the
City Engineer. The Homeowners' Association shall submit to the Planning Division a list of the
name and address of their officers on or before January 1 of each and every year and whenever
said information changes.
10. For single family residential development, a 2-inch galvanized pipe shall be attached to each
support post for all wood fences,with a minimum of two 1/2-inch lag bolts, to withstand high winds.
Both post and pipe shall be installed in an 18-inch deep concrete footing. Pipe shall extend at
least 4 feet, 6 inches above grade.
11. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron to maintain an open feeling and
enhance views.
12. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk.
13. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.
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14. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured
products.
D. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall restrict the storage of recreational vehicles on
this site unless they are the principal source of transportation for the owner and prohibit parking
on interior circulation aisles other than in designated visitor parking areas.
E. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in
the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior
final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. For single family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be continuously
maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each individual unit is sold
and occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those units, an inspection shall be
conducted by the Planning Division to determine that they are in satisfactory condition.
5. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the Development
Code and/or Etiwanda Specific Plan. This requirement shall be in addition to the required street
trees and slope planting.
6. Special landscape features such as specimen size trees and intensified landscaping, is required
along the corner of Wilson Avenue and Etiwanda Avenue per Figure 5-11 of the Etiwanda
Specific Plan.
7. 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.
8. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
9. Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for City Planner review and approval
prior to issuance of building permits. These criteria shall encourage the natural growth
characteristics of the selected tree species.
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F. Environmental
1. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Fourth Street Rock
Crusher project in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a cash
deposit on any property.
G. Other Agencies
1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location
of mail boxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for
mail boxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mail boxes and the design of the
overhead structure shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of
building permits.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
H. General Requirements
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following:
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
c. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and size of
service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and waste
diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air
conditioning; and
g. Planning Division Project Number (i.e., TT #, CUP #, DR #, etc.) clearly identified on the
outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils report.
Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check submittal.
3. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
4. Contractors Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation coverage to
the City prior to permit issuance.
I. Site Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be
marked with the project file number (i.e., CUP 98-01). The applicant shall comply with the latest
adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National
Electric Code, Title 24 Accessibility requirements, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and
regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Please contact the Building and Safety
Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
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2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential dwelling unit(s) or major addition to
existing unit(s), the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may
include, but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation
Development Fee, Permit and Plan Checking Fees, and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a
copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division prior to permit issuance.
3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, after tract/parcel map recordation and
prior to issuance of building permits.
4. For projects using septic tank facilities, written certification of acceptability, including all
supportive information, shall be obtained from the San Bernardino County Department of
Environmental Health and submitted to the Building Official prior to the issuance of Septic Tank
Permits, and prior to issuance of building permits.
5. 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.
J. New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for required occupancy separation(s).
2. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions.
K. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City
Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in
substantial conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the
time of application for grading plan check.
4. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits.
5. In hillside areas, residential developments shall be graded and constructed consistent with the
standards contained in the Hillside Development Regulations Section 17.24.070.
6. 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.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT,
(909) 477-2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
L. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Mello Roos Community Facilities District requirements shall apply to this project. The developer
shall commence, participate in, and consummate or cause to be commenced, participated in, or
consummated, a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District (CFD) for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District to finance construction and/or maintenance of a fire station to serve the
development. The CFD shall be formed by the District and the developer by the time recordation
of the final map occurs.
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2. Fire flow requirement shall be: —/—/-
1 750 gallons per minute, Per'97 UFC Appendix III-A, 3, (b) (Increase).
-OR
x A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department
personnel prior to water plan approval.
x For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional fire flow test of the on-site hydrants
shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department personnel
after construction and prior to occupancy.
3. Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed,
and operable prior to delivery of any combustible building materials on site (i.e., lumber, roofing
materials, etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department personnel.
4. Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval. Required hydrants,
if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6-inch riser with a
4-inch and a 2-1/2-inch outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to meet this standard.
Contact the Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands and model numbers.
5. Prior to the issuance of building permits for combustible construction, evidence shall be
submitted to the Fire District that an approved temporary water supply for fire protection is
available, pending completion of the required fire protection system.
6. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to final
inspection.
7. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted:
x All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 32.
8. Fire District feels), plus a $1 per "plan page" microfilm fee will be due to the Rancho Cucamonga
Fire Protection District as follows:
x $132 for CCWD Water Plan review/underground water supply.
x $132 for Single Family Residential Tract (per phase).
9. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1997 UBC, UFC,
UPC, UMC, and RCFD Standards 32 and 15 and 1996 NEC.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
M. Security Hardware
1. A secondary locking device shall be installed on all sliding glass doors.
2. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are within
40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be used.
3. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices.
N. Windows
1. All sliding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able to be lifted
from frame or track in any manner.
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O. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime
visibility.
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