HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-46 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 02-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT DRC2002-00065, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRE STATION
ON 1.08 ACRES OF LAND IN THE ESTATE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(1 DWELLING UNIT PER ACRE), LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF EAST
AVENUE, NORTH OF BANYAN STREET AT 5844 EAST AVENUE, AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 225-122-63.
A. Recitals.
1. The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District filed an application for approval of
Conditional Use Permit DRC2002-00065, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in
this Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 24th day of April 2002, 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 April 24, 2002, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located on the west side of East Avenue, north
of 23rd Street with a street frontage of 250 feet and a lot depth of 710 feet, and is presently
developed with one single-family residence and citrus grove; and
b. The properties to the north and east have been approved for residential
development, however, the properties are currently undeveloped. The properties to the south and
west are currently vacant and undeveloped; and
C. The development of a Fire Station is consistent with the objectives of the General
Plan pertaining to the provision of adequate levels of service.
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 Conditional Use Permit is consistent with the General Plan, Development
Code; and the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
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b. The design or improvements of the project is consistent with the General Plan,
Development Code, and the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
d. The design of the proposed project will not cause substantial environmental
damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
e. The proposed project is not likely to cause serious public health problems.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration,together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for
the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration(and
Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the
findings as follows:
a. 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 Mitigated 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 that 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 orthe 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.
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
Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference:
Planning Division
1) Walls shall comply with setback requirements of the Etiwanda Specific
Plan.
2) Install the East Avenue streetscape treatment in Etiwanda Specific Plan
Figures 5-28 and 5-28A, such as using river rock planter walls and
pilasters, subject to the review and approval of the City Planner.
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3) Stripe a Class II Bike Lane on the shoulder of East Avenue.
4) Tree Removal Permit DRC2002-00066 is hereby approved subject to
replacement planting as required by the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
Replace existing Eucalyptus windrows with Spotted Gum Eucalyptus
per Etiwanda Specific Plan Section 5.41.
5) Replace the proposed Magnolia Grandiflora 'Majestic Beauty' species
with Red Gum Eucalyptus planted 30 feet on center per Figure 5-41 of
the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
6) All pertinent Conditions of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map
SUBTPM15802 shall apply.
7) Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock.
8) The proposed rafter tail beams shall be of substantial size for character
and proportion to the proposed building.
9) The project shall construct a perimeter decorative block wall on the
north, south, and west sides of the project.
Engineering Division
1) Install East Avenue frontage improvements in accordance with
Secondary Arterial standards and Figure 5-28 of the Etiwanda Specific
Plan:
a) Construct full width pavement west of the centerline, curb and
gutter and a 5-foot sidewalk.
b) The developer shall receive credit against, and reimbursement of
costs in excess of, the Transportation Development Fee for
backbone improvements, within 19 feet of the ultimate street
centerline, in conformance with City policy.
c) Install two 9500 lumen HPSV street lights, R26(s) "NO
STOPPING" signs, striping, and signage as required.
2) Provide a minimum 28-foot wide paved roadway from the existing end
of pavement for East Avenue south of 23rd Street(private)to the south
project boundary. Design the roadway to keep public drainage in the
public right-of-way without blocking access to 23rd Street.
3) Acquire half-section street right-of-way (44 feet) for off-site
improvements to East Avenue for the full limits of construction.
4) If required, obtain off-site grading permission sufficient to install East
Avenue frontage improvements to the centerline and off site transitions
to the existing end of pavement, in addition to right-of-way sufficient to
install the above noted paved roadway.
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5) Dedication for a cul-de-sac bulb shall be made on the final parcel map.
Either obtain permission from the owner of Tentative Tract 16113 to
use the proposed design, or make the final parcel map consistent with
a standard cul-de-sac beginning approximately 60 feet north of the
north boundary. An improvement certificate shall be placed on the final
parcel map requiring the following upon development of either Parcel 2
or Parcel 4:
a) Acquisition of off-site right-of-way and/or a request for
condemnation.
b) Construction of a full width local residential street (curb and
gutter, pavement, and street lights) from said cul-de-sac bulb to
East Avenue. Provide drive approaches, sidewalk, and street
trees for Parcels 2, 3, and 4.
c) Construct East Avenue from 23rd Street to the aforementioned
local residential street as follows: 36-foot pavement width to
Secondary Arterial standards with asphalt bene as needed to
control drainage. Transportation Development Fee credit and
reimbursement will be given for the full 36 feet. Final signing and
striping to be determined by the City Traffic Engineer.
6) Provide a temporary access easement across Parcel 1 in favor of
Parcel 3.
7) Dedicate a private drainage easement along the south boundary of
Parcel 1. Private drainage easements on Parcels 2, 3, and 4 will be
north of the private trail easements.
8) Install a cross-lot drainage facility upon development of Parcel 1.
Provide an inlet facility at the southwest corner of Parcel 1 that will
collect interim surface drainage and can be extended for the ultimate
condition.
9) Provide a final drainage study that addresses north property line
protection for all four parcels. Install flood protection facilities for the
fire station on Parcel 1 to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
10) If the cul-de-sac cannot be designed to drain northerly to the proposed
catch basins, then provisions shall be made to take flows through the
fire station to East Avenue. In the interim, flows reaching the temporary
access road shall be accepted.
11) Improvement certificates shall be placed on the final parcel map
requiring the following upon development of either Parcel l or Parcel 4:
a) Construct Area 5 Master Plan Storm Drain facilities in East
Avenue, from their existing terminus north of Highland Avenue to
Summit Avenue, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Standard drainage fees for the site shall be credited to the cost of
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permanent master plan facilities, in accordance with City policy.
The developer may request a reimbursement agreement to
recover over-sizing costs, in excess of fees, from future
development within the same tributary area. If the developer fails
to submit for said reimbursement agreement within 6 months of
the public improvements being accepted by the City, all rights of
the developer to reimbursement shall terminate.
b) Install local storm drains to convey all development drainage to
the Master Plan Storm Drain. The cost of local storm drains shall
be bome by development. Extend the local storm drain system
as far as needed to contain Q25 within tops of curbs and Q100
within rights-of-way and provide a 10-foot dry lane in Q10.
c) It shall be the developer's responsibility to have the current Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Zone "D"designation removed from
the project area. A Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR)
shall be obtained from the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA), prior to the issuance of building permits for
Parcel 2 or 4. A Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) shall be issued
by FEMA, prior to occupancy of Parcel 2 or 4.
d) Since Parcel 3 is already developed, private trail and cross-lot
drainage facilities along the south boundary of Parcels 2, 3,and 4
shall be installed with the grading of either Parcel 2 or Parcel 4,
whichever occurs first.
12) Utility services to the Fire Station shall be installed underground.
Environmental Mitigation
Air Quality
1) East Avenue shall be swept according to a schedule established bythe
City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil
off-site. Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction.
2) Grading and clearing operations shall be suspended when wind speeds
exceed 25 mph to minimize PM 10 emissions from the site during such
episodes.
3) Chemical soil stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)shall be
applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96
hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions.
4) 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 manufacturer's specifications.
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5) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel
powered equipment where feasible.
6) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading
plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when
not in use.
Hazards
1) All appropriate permits for the above-grade fueling station will be
obtained, prior to certificate of occupancy and must be documented in a
Business, Emergency/Contingency Plan to be approved by the City
Emergency Services Office. These safety measures will mitigate this
potentially significant impact to less than significant impact.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF APRIL 2002.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY
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Rich Macias, Vice Chairman
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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 24th day of April 2002, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MCNIEL, TOLSTOY
City of Rancho Cucamonga
- - MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM15802 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2002-00065
This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP)has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration/Environmental Impact Report) for the
above-listed project. This program has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that
adopted mitigation measures are implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components -This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and
the procedure necessary to ensure compliance.The mitigation measure conditions of approval
are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom
and when compliance will be reported.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring
progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon
recommendations by those responsible for the program.
Program Management -The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project
planner, assigned by the 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. A MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its
corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached
hereto. This procedure designates who will take action,what action will be taken and when,and
to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentation will
be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority for processing the
project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency
Planning 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 by the project planner or responsible City department,to monitor specific mitigation
activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner.
4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the
completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each
measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of
development.
5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off
as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP
Reporting Form.
6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation
measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions.
An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible City department
and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring 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 Planning Division.The Division shall require the
applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee)with the City. These funds
shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report
on the mitigation measure for the required period of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City
with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether
the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall
conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director or
City Planner prior to the issuance of building permits.
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: SUBTPM15802 and DRC2002-00065 Applicant: City of Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department
Initial Study Prepared by: Kirt Coury Date: April 2, 2002
Mitigation Measures No.I Responsible . . . Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions
FrequencyImplementing Action for Monitoring Date/initials Non-Compliance
Air Quality.
East Avenue shall be swept according to a schedule CP C Review of Plans C 2
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 of construction.
Grading and clearing operations shall be suspended CP C Review of Plans C 2
when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM10
emissions from the site during such episodes.
Chemical soil stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and CP C Review of Plans C 2
RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction
areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to
reduce PM10 emissions.
The construction contractor shall select the construction CP B Review of Plans C 2
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.
The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean CP C Review of Plans C 2
alternative fuel powered equipment where feasible.
The construction contractor shall ensure that CP B Review of Plans C 2
construction-grading plans include a statement that work
crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
Hazards
All appropriate permits for the above-grade fueling CP D Review of Plans B, D 3
station will be obtained prior to certificate of occupancy
and must be documented in a Business,
Emergency/Contingency Plan to be approved by the City
Emergency Services Office. These safety measures will
mitigate this potentially significant impact to a less than
significant impact.
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
Responsible Person Monitoring.Frequency. Metftod'of Verification Sanctions
CDD-Community Development Director or designee 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/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
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: DRC2002-00065
SUBJECT: Fire Station No. 176
APPLICANT: Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
LOCATION: West side of East Avenue;north of Banyan Street at 5855 East 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 DRC2002-00065 is granted subject to the approval of Tentative Parcel Map _/_/_
SUBTT15802.
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. Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or Development/Design Review approval shall expire if
building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the
date of approval. No extensions are allowed.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which
include site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign
program, and grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein,
Development Code regulations, and the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
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2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all
Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code
and State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall
be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Division to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to
occupancy.
4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or
approved use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development
Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in
effect at the time of building permit issuance.
7. A detailed on-site lighting plan for the fire station, including a photometric diagram, shall be
reviewed and approved by the City Planner and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the
issuance of building permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and
method of shielding so as not to adversely affect adjacent properties.
8. Trash receptacle(s) are required for the fire station and shall meet City standards. The final
design, locations, and the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review
and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
9. 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.
10. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
11. 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.
12. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron or black plastic coated chain link
to maintain an open feeling and enhance views.
13. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk.
14. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. . Other stone veneers may be
manufactured products.
D. Building Design
1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or
projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and
streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally
integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
Details shall be included in building plans.
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E. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space
abuts a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of
11 feet wide.
2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb).
3. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles,
entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards.
F. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home
landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed
landscape architect and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance
of building permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three
parking stalls.
3. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of
one tree per 30 linear feet of building.
4. 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.
5. 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.
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 East Avenue.
8. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on
the perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
9. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,
the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
10. Landscaping and irrigation of the fire station shall be designed to conserve water through the
principles of Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal
Code.
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11. New windrow planting of Eucalyptus Maculata (Spotted Gum) is required at a ratio of 50
linear feet per acre. The size, spacing, staking, and irrigation of these trees shall comply with
the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance (RCMC 19.08.100).
G. Signs
1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this
approval. Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance
and shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to
installation of any signs.
H. Environmental
1. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of
implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required
to post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the City Planner in the
amount of $719 prior to the issuance of building permits, guaranteeing satisfactory
performance and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the
City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation
measures. Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental
documents shall be considered grounds for forfeit.
I. Other Agencies
1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and
location of mailboxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead
structure for mailboxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mailboxes 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:
J. 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 sails
report. Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check
submittal.
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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.
5. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by
the Building and Safety Division.
K. 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., DRC2002-00065). 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 commercial or industrial development or
addition to an existing development, the applicant shall pay development fees at the
established rate. Such fees may include, but are not limited to: Transportation Development
Fee, Drainage Fee, School Fees, Permit and Plan Checking 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.
5. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Division's public
counter).
L. New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for the property line clearances
considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness.
2. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separation(s).
3. Provide draft stops in attic areas, not to exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with UBC
Table 5-A.
4. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with UBC Table _/_/_
5-A
5. Provide smoke and heat venting in accordance with UBC Section 906.
M. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the California Building Code, City
Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in
substantial conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at
the time of application for grading plan check.
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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:
N. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all interior public streets,
community trails, public paseos, public landscape areas, street trees, traffic signal
encroachment and maintenance, and public drainage facilities as shown on the plans and/or
tentative map. Private easements for non-public facilities (cross-lot drainage, local feeder
trails, etc.)shall be reserved as shown on the plans and/or tentative map.
2. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured
from street centerline):
44 total feet on East Avenue
3. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated
or noted on the final map.
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. The developer shall make a good faith effort to acquire the required off-site property interests
necessary to construct the required public improvements, and if he/she should fail to do so,
the developer shall, at least 120 days prior to submittal of the final map for approval, enter
into an agreement to complete the improvements pursuant to Government Code Sections
66462 and 66462.5 at such time as the City decides to acquire the property interests
required for the improvements. Such agreement shall provide for payment by the developer
of all costs incurred by the City if the City decides to acquire the off-site property interests
required in connection with the subdivision. Security for a portion of these costs shall be in
the form of a cash deposit in the amount given in an appraisal report obtained by the City, at
developer's cost. The appraiser shall have been approved by the City prior to
commencement of the appraisal. This condition applies in particular, but not limited to: East
Avenue.
O. Street Improvements
1. All public improvements (interior streets, drainage facilities, community trails, paseos,
landscaped areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City
Standards. Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter,
AC pavement, drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees.
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2. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Street Name
KCurb& C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike cher
mt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail
East Avenue x I x e f x x
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item (e) 5 feet wide, (f) commercial standards, (g) R26(s) "No Stopping"
signs.
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 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.
It. 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.
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5. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The
completed legend and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street
improvement plans. Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those
areas shall be per the public landscape improvement plans.
The City Engineer reserves the right to adjust tree species based upon field conditions and
other variables. For additional information, contact Laura Bonaccorsi at extension 4023.
Min.
Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Grow Spacing Size` Qty.
Space
Ease Avenue Eucalyptus Camalo
foreground Ulensis Red Gum 8' 30'o.c. 5- al
East Avenue
background Gei erd Parviflora Australian Willow 5' 20'o.c. 15-gal
'TREES SHALL BE 15-GALLON SIZE UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED.
Construction Notes for Street Trees:
1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans.
2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be
furnished to the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may
require backfill soil amendments, as determined by the City inspector.
3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Division.
4) Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only.
6. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with
adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project
intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or
industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required.
P. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of
building permits whichever occurs first. Formation 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 East Avenue per Etiwanda Specific Plan.
Q. Drainage and Flood Control
1. Upon development of Parcel 2 or Parcel 4, it shall be the developer's responsibility to have
the current FIRM Zone D designation removed from the project area. The developer shall
provide drainage and/or flood protection facilities sufficient to obtain an unshaded "X"
designation. The developer's engineer shall prepare all necessary reports, plans, and
hydrologic/hydraulic calculations. A Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) shall be
obtained from FEMA prior to final map approval or issuance of building permits, whichever
occurs first. A Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) shall be issued by FEMA prior to occupancy
or improvement acceptance, whichever occurs first.
2. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering
the property from adjacent areas.
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R. Improvement Completion
1. If the required public improvements are not completed prior to approval of the final parcel
map, an improvement security accompanied by an agreement executed by the Developer
and the City will be required for: East Avenue developments.
2. If the required public improvements are not completed prior to approval of the final parcel
map, an improvement certificate shall be placed upon the final parcel map, stating that they
will be completed upon development for: either Parcel 2 or Parcel 4 (refer to special
conditions).
S. 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.
T. General Requirements and Approvals
1. An easement for a joint use driveway shall be provided prior to final map approval or
issuance of building permits,whichever occurs first, for: northerly drive approach.
2. Etiwanda/San Sevaine Area Regional Mainline, Secondary Regional, and Master Plan
Drainage Fees shall be paid prior to final map approval or prior to building permit issuance if
no map is involved.
3. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for
all new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to
building permit issuance if no map is involved.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
U. Security Lighting
1. All parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power.
These areas should be lighted from sunset to sunrise and on photo sensored cell.
2. All buildings shall have minimal security lighting to eliminate dark areas around the buildings,
with direct lighting to be provided by all entryways. Lighting shall be consistent around the
entire development.
3. Lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures.
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V. 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.
W. 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.
X. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for
nighttime visibility.
Y. Alarm Systems
1. Install a burglar alarm system and a panic alarm if needed. Instructing management and
employees on the operation of the alarm system will reduce the amount of false alarms and
in turn save dollars and lives.
2. Alarm companies shall be provided with the 24-hour Sheriffs dispatch number:
(909)941-1488.
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