HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-34 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 01-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 15536, A SUBDIVISION CREATING TWO PARCELS ON
23 ACRES OF LAND IN PLANNING AREA 6 OF SUBAREA 18, LOCATED
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 4TH STREET, WEST OF MILLIKEN AVENUE,
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 210-082-46.
A. Recitals.
1. Fairfield Development filed an application for the approval of Tentative Parcel Map
No. 15536, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Tentative Parcel Map request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 28th day of March 2001, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved bythe Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on March 28, 2001, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at the north side of 4th Street west of
Milliken Avenue and the property is bounded by the Empire Lakes golf course to the west and north,
vacant land to the east, and vacant land in the City of Ontario to the south across 4th Street. The
subject site has an approximate street frontage of 850 feet along 4th Street; and
b. Storm drain improvements necessary to accommodate the project are not in excess
of that provided by the Master Plan of storm drainage; and
C. The project, together with the recommended Conditions of Approval,complies with
all minimum development standards for the City of Rancho Cucamonga; and
d. The project has been designed with an urban architectural style, including stacked
stone, horizontal siding, and stucco with articulation elements to create contrast; and
e. The buildings are oriented along 4th Street, with parking primarily to the rear to
maximize screening from public view.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code,
and Subarea 18 Specific Plan; and
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b. The design or improvements of the Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the
General Plan, Development Code, and Subarea 18 Specific Plan; and
C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
d. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
e. The Tentative Parcel Map is not likely to cause serious public health problems; and
f. The design of the Tentative Parcel 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 Staff Report of March 29, 2001,
together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental review forthe application,the
Planning Commission finds that this proposal complies with the Class 15 — Minor Land Divisions
categorical exemption, as defined in Section 15315 of the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below
and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference:
General:
1) This approval is contingent upon approval of related Subarea 18
Specific Plan Amendment 00-04.
Engineering Division
2) Improve 4th Street to "Major Divided Arterial' standards, including
curvilinear sidewalk, street trees, streetlights, drive approach, traffic
signs and striping:
a) Since the proposed secondary access on 4th Street is for "Exit
Only,"the proposed 35-foot wide drive approach is acceptable. If
the said access becomes a two-way access, a right turn lane will
be required. In addition, it shall conform with the Gated Entrance
Design Guide and "stacking distance" shall conform to the
driveway policy. The entrance shall have two 20-foot drive aisles
separated by a 10-foot wide median. The median shall not
extend into the public right-of-way.
b) Conduit and pertinent structures for a fiber optic cable link shall
be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
c) Provide traffic signal interconnect conduit along the 4th Street
frontage.
d) Provide a 200-foot right turn lane from 4th Street to "A" Street.
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3) Improve 5th Street to "Local Industrial" standards, including sidewalk,
street trees, drive approach, traffic signs and striping:
a) The 5th Street entrance shall be in accordance with the Gated
Entrance Design Guide and "stacking distance" shall conform to
the Driveway Policy. The entrance shall have two 20-foot drive
aisles separated by a 10-foot wide median. The median shall not
extend into the public right-of-way.
4) Improve "A" Street to "Modified Local Industrial" standards, including
sidewalk, street trees, drive approach, traffic signs and striping (curb to
curb 18' SB, 12' LT, 20' NB for truck turning), total of 72-foot street
dedication. The cul-de-sac bulb shall require additional dedication per
City Standards. There will be no sidewalk and street trees on the east
side of"A" Street.
a) The "A" Street entrance shall be in accordance with the Gated
Entrance Design Guide and "stacking distance" shall conform to
the Driveway Policy. The entrance shall have two 20-foot wide
drive aisles separated by a 10-foot wide median. The median
shall not extend into the public right-of-way.
b) Align "A" Street with future Vincent Avenue in the City of Ontario
(which will ultimately have a traffic signal and a median opening).
Said alignment shall be sent to the City of Ontario for approval.
5) This development will be conditioned to provide the following
improvements per the improvement certificate for Parcel 6 on Parcel
Map 14647, and Exhibit "C" of Development Agreement 94-01
(Ordinance 526):
a) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical,
except for the 66 KV electrical) on the project side of 4th Street
shall be undergrounded from the first pole on the west side of the
westerly project boundary to the first pole off site of the easterly
project boundary, prior to public improvement acceptance or
occupancy,whichever occurs first. Reimbursement of one-half of
the City adopted cost for undergrounding from future development
as it occurs on the opposite side of the street is not feasible,
because the property is in the City of Ontario.
b) A contribution in-lieu of construction for the future median island
in 4th Street shall be paid to the City prior to issuance of building
permits or Final Parcel Map 15536 approval, whichever comes
first. The amount of contribution shall be one-half the cost of the
median times the length of the project frontage.
c) Provide drainage facilities serving Parcels 6, 7, and 8, including
the reconstruction of the golf course detention facility outlet
control. Developer may submit a drainage study for alternative
improvements subject to the City Engineer approval.
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6) In reference to a storm drain requirement through this development:
a) Provide easement for a minimum 12-foot dedication of a public
storm drain and maintenance access through this parcel
b) The existing Drainage Acceptance Agreement with the golf
course must be amended for this storm drain facility.
c) Obtain off-site drainage easement or realign the storm drain.
7) This development will be conditioned to pay the following fees, per
Exhibit "D" of Development Agreement 94-01 (Ordinance 526), upon
development:
a) Transportation Development Fees.
8) Development shall make a fair share contribution for a traffic signal on
4th Street at project entrance in the amount of $55,000.00. Signal
lights to be installed by the City of Ontario.
9) Provide suggested route to school study for the walking or bussing of
all students to and from school. Provide bus stop locations and
facilities as required.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28th DAY OF MARCH, 2001
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: j / ���
Larry r
Niel, Chairman
ATTEST
Brad , Se&4Wdry
I, 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 28th day of March, 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#: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 15536
SUBJECT: 496 UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT
APPLICANT: FAIRFIELD APARTMENTS
LOCATION: NORTH SIDE OF 4TH STREET, WEST OF MILLIKEN 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. Approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 15536 is granted subject to the approval of Development
Review 67 and Industrial Area Specific Plan 00-04.
3. A copy of the signed Resolution of Approval or City Planner's letter of approval, and all Standard
Conditions, shall be included in legible form on the grading plans, building and construction
plans, and landscape and irrigation plans submitted for plan check.
B. Time Limits
1. This 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.
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 Rancho Cucamonga Specific Plan 93-01.
2. 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.
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3. Street names shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval in accordance with the
adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map.
4. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property
owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape
maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and approved prior to
the issuance of building permits.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
D. 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 __J_/_
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. 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 ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
E. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
2. Vehicular access rights shall be dedicated to the City for the following streets, except for
approved openings: 4th Street.
3. Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-way shall be
dedicated to the City.
4. Additional street right-of-way shall be dedicated along right turn lanes on 4th Street, to provide a
minimum of 7 feet measured from the face of curbs. If curb adjacent sidewalk is used along the
right turn lane, a parallel street tree maintenance easement shall be provided.
F. Street Improvements
1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Street Name Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike Other
Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail
4th Street X X c X X X d e
5th Street X X X X X e
(e)
"A" Street X X X X X X f
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 (e) Traffic Signs (f) Access Ramps.
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2. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights
on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil
Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be
posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City
Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements, prior to
final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction
permit shall be obtained from the 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 (at intersections) or 2-inch (along streets) 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
installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan check.
3. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
4. 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.
G. 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 costs 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 4th Street.
H. Drainage and Flood Control
1. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map
approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall
be installed as required by the City Engineer.
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I. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, gas,
electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from
the CCWD 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.
4. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved.
Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received from
them.
J. General Requirements and Approvals
1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all
new street lights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to
building permit issuance if no map is involved.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT,
(909) 477-2730, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
K. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Fire flow requirement shall be:
2,500 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
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5. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to final
inspection.
6. An automatic fire extinguishing system(s) will be required as noted below:
x Per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 15.
x Other: CBC.
Note: Special sprinkler densities are required for such hazardous operations as woodworking,
plastics manufacturing, spray painting, flammable liquids storage, high piled stock, etc. Contact
the Fire Safety Division to determine if the sprinkler system is adequate for proposed operations.
7. Sprinkler system monitoring shall be installed and operational immediately upon completion of
sprinkler system.
8. A fire alarm system(s) shall be required as noted below:
X California Code Regulations Title 24.
9. 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.
X Other: Outside turning radius 50 feet, inside radius =20 feet
10. Fire department access shall be amended to facilitate emergency apparatus.
11. Emergency access, a minimum of 26 feet wide, shall be provided, and maintained free and clear
of obstructions at all times during construction, in accordance with Fire District requirements.
12. All trees and shrubs planted in any median shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of 14 feet, 6
inches from the ground up, so as not to impede fire apparatus.
13. A building directory shall be required, as noted below:
X Lighted directory within 20 feet of main entrance(s).
14. A Knox rapid entry key vault shall be installed prior to final inspection. Proof of purchase shall be
submitted prior to final building plan approval. Contact the Fire Safety Division for specific details
and ordering information.
15. Fire District fee(s), 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 $677 for New Commercial and Industrial Development (per new building)."
"Note: Separate plan check fees for Tenant Improvement work, fire protection systems
(sprinklers, hood systems, alarms, etc.) and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed upon
submittal of plans.
16. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1997 UBC, UFC, _/—J_
UPC, UMC, and RCFD Standards 32 and 15 and 1996 NEC.
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