HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-86 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 01-86
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW DRC2001-00262, THE DESIGN REVIEW FOR TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP SUBTT16239 FOR 109 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS IN THE LOW-MEDIUM
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT(4-8 DWELLINGS PERACRE), LOCATEDATTHE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF MILLIKEN AVENUE AND BASE LINE ROAD,
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 227-691-01.
A. Recitals.
1. Diversified Pacific filed an application for Development Review No. DRC2001-00262 as
described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Development
Review is referred to as "the application."
2. On September 12, and September 26, 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 by the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on September 12, and September 26, 2001, including written and oral staff
reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to approximately 20.15 acres of land, basically a rectangular
configuration, located at the northeast comer OF Milliken Avenue and Base Line Road and is
presently vacant. Said property is currently designated as Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling
units per acre); and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is designated Low Residential and is
developed. The property to the west is designated for a park and is vacant. The property to the east
is designated Low-Medium Residential and is developed. The property to the south is designated
Neighborhood Commercial and is developed; and
C. This amendment does not conflict with the Land Use Policies of the Victoria
Community Plan and will provide for development within the district in a manner consistent with the
General Plan designation of Low-Medium and with related development; and
d. This project does promote the goals and objectives of the Land Use Plan for
Victoria Planned Community; and
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e. This project would not be materially injurious or detrimental to the adjacent
properties and would not have a significant impact on the environment nor the surrounding
properties; and
f. This project would lower the density; hence,would also significantly reduce vehicle
trips.
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. That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and
b. That the proposed design is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code
and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and
c. That the proposed design is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of
the Development Code and Victoria Community Plan; and
d. That the proposed design, together with the conditions applicable thereto,will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, togetherwith all written and oral reports included forthe environmental assessment for
the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Negative Declaration attached
hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as follows:
a. That the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared
therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this
Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration
with regard to the application.
b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant
environmental effects that will result if the project is approved, all significant effects have been
reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the project which are listed
below as conditions of approval.
C. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon
which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning
Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of
adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-1-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
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5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby recommends approval of Development Review No. ORC2001-00262 subject
to the conditions set forth below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference.
Planning Division
1) All conditions contained in the Resolution of Approval for Tentative
Tract 16239 shall apply.
2) Grading plan shall be revised to incorporate the sound attenuation
berm and wall height for the property line walls located on Base Line
Road and Milliken Avenue.
3) Return walls shall be stucco finish with a light base color to be
consistent with approved elevations, subject to Planning Commission
approval.
4) A 6-foot high masonry wall shall be provided along Base Line Road
and Milliken Avenue. The wall shall be staggered to offset and
increase visual interest and landscaping. Walls and landscape shall
match Victoria Parkway theme walls, including sidewalk, landscaping
and any approved signs.
5) Balconies shall be included in the street scene on Base Line Road
and Milliken Avenue
6) Provide a curvilinear sidewalk on Base Line Road.
7) A minimum parkway area of 13 feet fronting on Milliken Avenue and 6
feet of parkway behind the sidewalk shall be provided as shown in the
Victoria Community Plan.
8) A minimum parkway area of 13 feet fronting on Base Line Road and
12 feet of parkway behind the sidewalk shall be provided as shown in
the Victoria Community Plan.
9) Provide a minimum of 5 feet distance between the back of sidewalk
and corner sidewalls on all comer lots.
Engineering Division
1) Landscaping shall comply with the Beautification Master Plans for
Base Line Road and Milliken Avenue, including substantial areas of
rockscape and meandering sidewalks.
2) The project will disrupt existing City-maintained parkways and
medians on Milliken Avenue. It will require revisions to existing City
plans, to bring them up to current standards in addition to the
preparation of the new plans. Also during construction,the developer
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will be responsible for taking over maintenance of all affected areas
until the City accepts the work in both the new and disrupted areas.
3) The existing median landscaping in Milliken Avenue adjacent to the
proposed site shall be reconstructed to be consistent with the
remaining median along Milliken Avenue.
4) The parkways along Ellena West require a 5-foot minimum planting
area between the walk and the wall.
5) Lot 29 requires a comer cut-off in the NWC for a landscape entry
statement to the recently adopted Pacific Electric Trail.
6) Install a northbound bus bay and right turn lane for the entry street on
Milliken Avenue.
7) Provide additional right-of-way along Ellena West from Base Line
Road to"E"Street for left tum lanes at Base Line Road and for a right
tum and through lane southbound to Base Line Road(48 feet curb to
curb, 20 feet SBRT, 10 LT and 18 inches NB)
8) Install a traffic signal at Base Line Road and Ellena West with
Transportation Fee Credit.
9) Provide Class II 'Bike Lane" along Base Line Road frontage and
Class III 'Bike Route" along Milliken frontage.
10) No additional median openings on Base Line Road or Milliken
Avenue.
11) The manhole location within the drainage easement at Ellena West is
difficult to service. Relocate the manhole to an area within the street.
12) Entry monumentation noted on the plans is not to be provided with
this project, as it will not be maintained by the Landscape
Maintenance District.
Environmental Mitigation Measures
Water
1) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall identify the
Best Management Practices (BMPs) to be implemented during the
period the site is under construction. BMPs shall be identified on the
Grading Plans for review and approval by the City Engineer.
Air Quality
1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil stabilizing agent
(approved by the SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM,o
emissions in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
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2) Milliken Avenue and Base Line Road shall be swept according to a
schedule established by the City to reduce PM,o emissions associated
with vehicle tracking of soil off site. Timing may vary depending upon
time of year construction.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25
miles per hour to minimize PM,o emissions form 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 PM,o emissions.
5) The construction contractor shall select the construction equipment
used on-site based on low emission factors and high energy-
efficiency. The construction contractor shall ensure the construction
Grading Plans include a statement that all construction equipment will
be tuned and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers
specifications.
6) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative
fuel powered equipment where feasible.
7) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction Grading
Plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment
when not in use.
Noise
1) An acoustical sound wall with earthen berm will be required at a
height of 7 feet for units 49 through 60, 8 feet for units 36, 39, 41-45,
47 and 48, and 9 feet for units 29-35, 37, 38, 40 and 46, in order to
reduce exterior noise levels at or below 65 CNEL. The wall shall be
constructed of approved materials contained in the Acoustical
Analysis. Walls greater than 8 feet in height shall require approval of
a variance application.
2) Interior noise levels for first floor rooms of Lots 29-62 will be reduced
by STC 24 sound-rated window glazing; second story rooms will
require STC 34 sound-rated window glazing; exterior walls of second
story rooms will require resilient channels. Additionally, all second
story rooms for these lots will be required to baffle attic vents. (Vent
baffles are devices which absorb sound passing into the attic through
the attic vent openings. The baffle is made of 3.5-inch thick
fiberglass, is twice the size of the vent opening, and is mounted or
suspended 12 inches in front of the vent.)
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2001
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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BY:
77 T: cNiel, Chairman
A7TTEST:—;7---
Brad r ecreta
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 26th day of September 2001, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
City of Rancho Cucamonga
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MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: SUBTT16239 AND DRCDR2001-00262
This Mitigation Monitoring Program(MMP)has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration forthe 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 City Planner, 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. An 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 betaken 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 Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Mitigation Monitoring Program
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3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staffs is needed,as
determined bythe project planneror responsible City department,to monitorspecific 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 bythe 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 afterwritten
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.
8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the
responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Department. The
Department shall require the applicant to post any necessaryfunds(or otherforms 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 prior
to the issuance of building permits.
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: DRCDR2001-00262 Applicant: DPDG Fund III, LLC
Initial Study Prepared by: Nancy Ferguson Date: August 23. 2001
Mitigation . . g of Method .
FrequencyImplementing Action for Monitoring
Date/initials Non-compliance
Air Quality Jofplans
The site shall be treated with water or other soil stabilizing agent) CP C A/C 2approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)daily to reduce PMro
emission,in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
Milliken Avenue and Baseline Road shall be swept according to a CP C A/C 2
schedule established by the City to reduce PM,u emissions
associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary
depending upon time of year of construction.
Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed
25 mph to minimize PM,o emissions from the site during such CP C Review of plans A/C 2
episodes.
Chemical soil stabilizers(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)shall
be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for CP C Review of plans A/C 2
96 hours or more to reduce PM,o emissions.
Contractor shall select the construction equipment based on low
emission factors and high-energy efficiency. All construction CP BIC Review of plans A/C 2
equipment will be tuned and maintained in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications.
Contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel powered CP e/C Review of I
equipment where feasible. pans A/C 2
The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading
plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment CP/CE B Review of plans C 2
when not in use.
Water
Prior to issuance of grading permits,the applicant shall identify CP/CE B Review of plans C 2
BMPs to be implemented during the period the site is under
construction. BMPs shall be identified on the grading plans for
review and approval by the City Engineer.
Noise
An acoustical sound wall will be required at a height of 7 feet for CP/CE B Review of plans C « 2
units 49 through 60,8 feet for units 36,39,41-45,47 and 48,and 9
feet for units 29-35,37,38,40 and 46,in order to reduce exterior
noise levels at or below 65 CNEL. The wall shall be constructed of
approved materials contained in the Acoustical Analysis.
Interior noise levels for first floor rooms of Lots 29 through 62 will be
reduced by STC 24 sound-rated window glazing;second story CP/CE B Review of plans C C
rooms will require STC 34 sound-rated window glazing;and exterior
walls of second story rooms for these lots will require resilient
channels. Additionally,all second story rooms for these lots will be
required to baffle attic vents.(Vent baffles are devices which absorb
sound passing into the attic through the attic vent openings. The
baffle is made of 3.5 inch-thick fiberglass and is twice the size of the
vent opening,and is mounted or suspended 12 inches in front of the
vent.)
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
Responsible Person .Monitoring Frequency Method of Verification - Sanctions
CDD-Community Development Director A-With Each New Development A-On-site Inspection 1-Withhold Recordation of Final Map
CP-City Planner or designee B-Prior To Construction B-Other Agency Permit I Approval 2-Withhold Grading or Building Permit
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
PO-Police Captain or designee E-Operating 5-Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC-Fire Chief or designee 6-Revoke CUP
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECTM DRC2001-00262
SUBJECT: 109 Single-family homes
APPLICANT: Diversified Pacific
LOCATION: N/E Corner of Base Line Road and 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 Tract No. 16239 is granted subject to the approval of DRC2001-00262 .
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 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.
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C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and
grading on file in the planning Division, the conditions contained herein, Development Code
regulations, and the Victoria Community Plan.
2. 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. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
8. 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.
9. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk.
10. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.
11. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured
products.
D. Building Design
1. All dwellings shall have the front, side and rear elevations upgraded with architectural treatment,
detailing and increased delineation of surface treatment subject to City Planner review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits.
2. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or
projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and
streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated
with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Details shall be
included in building plans.
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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 Victoria Community Plan. This requirement shall be in addition to the required street
trees and slope planting.
6. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included
in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and approval and
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Division.
7. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering
sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required along Milliken
Avenue and Base Line Road
8. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
F. Environmental
1. A final acoustical report shall be submitted for City Planner 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.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
G. 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 Division Project Number (i.e., TT #, CUP #, DR #, etc.) clearly identified on the
outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils report.
Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet"signature are required prior to plan check submittal.
3. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
4. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation coverage to
the City prior to permit issuance.
H. Site Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be
marked with the project file number (i.e., CUP 98-01). The applicant shall comply with the latest
adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National
Electric Code, Title 24 Accessibility requirements, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and
regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Please contact the Building and Safety
Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential dwelling unit(s) or major addition to
existing unit(s), the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may
include, but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation
Development Fee, Permit and Plan Checking Fees, and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a
copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division prior to permit issuance.
3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, after tract/parcel map recordation and
prior to issuance of building permits.
4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
I. New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for the property line clearances considering
use, area, and fire-resistiveness.
2. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for required occupancy separation(s).
3. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions.
J. 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.
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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. 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: CALL JOE STOFA AT EXT. 4017
FOR FURTHER REVIEW
K. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from
street centerline):
60 total feet on Milliken Avenue
60 total feet on Base Line Road
2. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
3. Vehicular access rights shall be dedicated to the City for the following streets, except for
approved openings: Milliken Avenue and Base Line Road.
4. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on the
final map.
5. Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-way shall be
dedicated to the City.
6. Additional street right-of-way shall be dedicated along right turn lanes, 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.
L. 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. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Street Name Curb& A.C. gidDrive Street Street Comm Median Bike Other
Gutter PvmtAppr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail
Milliken Avenue X X X X a X
Base Line Road X X X X X
3. 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
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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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
M. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A separate set of landscape and irrigation plans per Engineering Public Works Standards shall
be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to final map approval or issuance
of building permits, whichever occurs first. The following landscaped parkways, medians,
paseos, easements, trails or other areas shall be annexed into the Landscape Maintenance
District: Milliken Avenue, Base Line Road, Ellena West and Milliken Avenue Median.
2. Public landscape areas are required to incorporate substantial areas (40%) of mortared cobble or
other acceptable non-irrigated surfaces.
3. 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.
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4. All required public landscaping and irrigation systems shall be continuously maintained by the
developer until accepted by the City.
5. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective
Beautification Master Plan Victoria Community Plan.
N. Drainage and Flood Control
1. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map _I_/_
approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall
be installed as required by the City Engineer.
2. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the
property from adjacent areas.
3. 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.
4. Public storm drain easements shall be graded to convey overflows in the event of a blockage in a
sump catch basin on the public street.
O. 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.
P. General Requirements and Approvals
1. Permits shall be obtained from the following agencies for work within their right-of-way: Southern
Pacific Railroad.
2. 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.
3. Prior to finalization of any development phase, sufficient improvement plans shall be completed
beyond the phase boundaries to assure secondary access and drainage protection to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer. Phase boundaries shall correspond to lot lines shown on the
approved tentative map.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, FIRE PROTECTION
PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS: CONTACT STEVE LOCATI FOR FURTHER REVIEW.
Q. Community Facilities Districts
1. This project is subject to the requirements of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities District. /—/—
R. Water Plans for Fire Protection
1. Prior to issuance of any building permit, 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 the Water District.
2. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, 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.
3. Fire flow requirements for this project shall be 1500 gallons per minute at a minimum residual
pressure of 20 pounds per square inch in accordance with Fire Code Appendix III-A, as
amended. The required fire flow shall be delivered by fire hydrants located in accordance with
Fire Code Appendix III-B, as amended.
4. All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any
combustible building materials on-site (i.e., lumber, roofing materials, etc.). Water District
personnel shall inspect the installation and witness hydrant flushing. The builder/developer shall
submit test report to the Fire Safety Division.
5. Existing fire hydrants and mains within 600 feet of the project shall be shown on the water plan ��—
submitted for review and approval. Include main size.
6. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the applicant shall submit construction plans,
specifications, and calculations for the fire sprinkler system underground.
7. Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, all fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective —/—/—
pavement marker indicating the fire hydrant location on the street or driveway in accordance with
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and City of Rancho Cucamonga Engineering
Standard Plan 134, "Installation of Reflective Hydrant Markers." On private property these
markers are to be maintained in good condition by the property owner.
S. Water Availability
1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide evidence of adequate fire —/—/—
flow. The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Water Availability for Fire Protection
Form shall be signed by the Water District and submitted for approval by the Rancho Cucamonga
Fire Protection District. If sufficient water to meet fire flow requirements is not available, an
automatic fire extinguishing system may be required in each structure affected by the insufficient
flow.
T. Fire Access
1. Residential & Commercial: Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the applicant shall submit and —/—/—
obtain approval of plans for all roads, streets and courts, public or private, from the Fire District in
consultation with the Grading Committee. The plans shall include the plan view, sectional view, and
indicate the width of the street or court measured flow line to flow line. All proposed fire apparatus
turnarounds shall be clearly marked when a dead-end street exceeds 150 feet or when otherwise
required. Applicable CC&Rs, or other approved documents, shall contain provisions that prohibit
obstructions such as traffic calming devices (speed bumps, humps, etc.), control gates, bollards, or
other modifications in fire lanes or access roadways without prior written approval of the Fire District,
Fire Safety Division.
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2. The minimum width for a Fire District access road or fire lane is 26 feet. The minimum inside tum radius is is 20 feet. The minimum outside turn radius is 50 feet. The minimum radius for cul-de-sacs is
50 feet. The minimum vertical clearance is 14 feet, 6 inches. At any entry median the minimum
width of traffic lanes shall be 20 feet.
3. A note shall be placed on all plans which clearly indicates the following: Emergency access, a ��—
minimum 26 feet in width and 14 feet, 6 inches in height shall be provided and maintained free and
clear of any obstructions at all times during construction, in accordance with Fire District Standards.
4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit plans and obtain approval from
the Fire District for fire lanes on required Fire District access roadway less than 40 feet in width. The
plans shall indicate the locations of red curbing and signage. A drawing of the proposed signage
that meets the minimum Fire District standards shall be submitted to and approved. Contact the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District at (909) 477-2770 for a copy of the "FD Access – Fire
Lanes"standard.
5. New residential buildings 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.
U. Combustible Construction Letter
1. Required Note: Prior to the issuance of a building permit for combustible construction, the builder
shall submit a letter to the Fire District on company letterhead stating that water for fire fighting
purposes and the all weather fire protection access road shall be in place and operational before any
combustible material is placed on-site.
V. Fees
1. Fire District fee(s), plus a$1.00 microfilm fee per"plan page"will be due to the Rancho Cucamonga
Fire District as follows:"
X $132 for Water Plan Review for Public Fire Protection
X $132 for Single-family Residential Development
"Note: Separate plan check fees for tenant improvement work, fire protection systems (fire
sprinklers, alarm systems, fire extinguishing systems, etc.), and/or any consultant reviews will be
assessed upon separate submittals of plans.
W. Plan Submittal Required Notice
1. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1997/98 Building, ��—
Fire, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes; 1999 Electrical and RCFPD Ordinances FD15 and FD32,
Guidelines and Standards.
NOTE: Separate plan check fees for tenant improvements, fire protection systems and/or any
consultant reviews will be assessed at time of submittal of plans.
NOTE: 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 Professional Civil Engineer.
2. Prior to Planning approval,the applicant must address all fire issues. —/—/—
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
X. Security Hardware
1. A secondary locking device shall be installed on all sliding glass doors. —/—/-
2. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices.
Y. 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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