HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-47 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 02-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP SUBTPM15790, A SUBDIVISION OF TWO PARCELS ON 2.3 ACRES
OF LAND IN SUBAREA 14 OF THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT,
LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF
HYSSOP DRIVE, EAST OF THE 1-15 FREEWAY, AND MAKING FINDINGS
IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 229-331-01.
A. Recitals.
1. Hill Pinckert Architects, Inc., filed an application for the approval of Tentative Parcel Map
SUBTPM15790, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Tentative Tract Map request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 8th day of May 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 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 May 8, 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 east side of the southern terminus
of Hyssop Drive with a street frontage of 356 feet and lot depth of approximately 335 feet and is
presently vacant; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is vacant, the property to the south is
developed with a small light industrial building, the property to the east is vacant with electrical
transmission towers, and the property to the west is the 1-15 Freeway on the west side of Hyssop
Drive; and
C. The application proposes the subdivision of a 2.3 acre site into two parcels of
1.292 acres and 1.000 acres respectively, on which the construction of two industrial warehouse
buildings consisting of a 27,288 and 21,973 square feet for a total of 49,261 square feet has been
proposed as part of Development Review DRC2001-00719; and
d. The subdivision, togetherwith the recommended conditions of approval, complies
with all minimum development standards for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-47
SUBTPM15790— HILL PINCKERT ARCHITECTS, INC.
May 8, 2002
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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 tentative tract is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code,and
any applicable specific plans; and
b. The design or improvements of the tentative tract is consistent with the General
Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
d. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
e. The tentative tract is not likely to cause serious public health problems; and
f. The design of the tentative tract will not conflict with any easement acquired by the
public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed
subdivision.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, togetherwith 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,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 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-47
SUBTPM15790 — HILL PINCKERT ARCHITECTS, INC.
May 8, 2002
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5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below
and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Division
1) Reciprocal parking agreements and maintenance agreements for all
parcels ensuring joint use and maintenance of all drives and parking
areas shall be provided by CC&Rs or deeds and shall be recorded prior
to, or concurrent with, Final Parcel Map SUBTPM15790.
Engineering Division
1) Curbside outlet shall be per City Standard No. 107A or 1078.
2) Proposed toe of slope shall be minimum 2 feet away from sidewalk.
3) Missing improvements along Hyssop Drive frontage shall be installed
including, but not limited to, curbs and gutters, drive approach,
streetlights, street trees, etc.
4) Revise City Drawing No. 789 for the above listed improvements.
5) On-site sump conditions shall be designed such that if blockage occurs,
the standing water shall not exceed 1 foot. Provide a secondary
surface flow to the street. Also, sump conditions require Q100 design.
6) Install the curbside under-drain outlets at northerly and southerly
property lines. The concentrated drainage flows shall not cross
sidewalks.
7) Proposed Parcel 2 shall provide drainage easement for Parcel 1.
8) Easement for a joint use driveway shall be provided.
Environmental Mitigation
Air Quality
1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent(approved
by SCAQMD and RWQCB)daily to reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance
with SCAQMD Rule 403.
2) Hyssop Drive shall be swept according to a schedule established by the
City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-
site. Timing may vary'depending upon time of year of construction.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph
to minimize PMio emissions from the site during such episodes.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-47
SUBTPM15790— HILL PINCKERT ARCHITECTS, INC.
May 8, 2002
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4) Chemical soil stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be
applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours
or more to reduce PM10 emissions.
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 manufacturer's 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.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF MAY 2002.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry Niel, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad�u r ecre ry
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 8th day of May 2002, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: TOLSTOY
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: DRC 2001-00719 and SUBTPM15790
This Mitigation Monitoring Program(MMP)has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed project. This program
has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are
implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components -This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and
the procedure necessary to ensure compliance.The mitigation measure conditions of approval
are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom
and when compliance will be reported.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring
progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon
recommendations by those responsible for the program.
Program Management -The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project
planner, assigned by the 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
Page 2
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 after written
notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the
authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached
hereto is not occurring.The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to
hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented.
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 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 prior
to the issuance of building permits.
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MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: DRC 2001-00719. SUBTPM15790 Applicant: _HILL PINCKERT ARCHITECTS, INC.
Initial Study Prepared by: Alan Warren Date: March 18. 2002
MonitoringMitigation Measures No. Responsible Implementing Action
or Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date finitials Non-Compliance
wQuality
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Air'
The site shall be treated with water or other soil stabilizing agent) CP/CEBO C Review of plans A/C 2
approved by SCAOMD and RWOCB)daily to reduce PM10
emission,in accordance with SCAOMD Rule 403.
Hyssop Drive shall be swept according to a schedule established by CP/CE C Review of plans A/C 2
the City to reduce PM10 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 PM10 emissions from the site during such CP/CE/BO C Review of plans A/C 2
episodes.
Chemical soil stabilizers(approved by SCAOMD and RWOCB)shall
be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain Inactive for CP/CE/BO C Review of plans A/C 2
96 hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions.
Contractor shall select the construction equipment based on low
emission factors and high-energy efficiency. All construction CP B/C Review of plans A/C 2
equipment will be tuned and maintained in accordance with the
manufacturers specifications.
Contractor shall utilize electric or clean altemabve fuel powered CP C Review of tans A/C 2
equipment where feasible. p _
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.
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
;ReS ,k!OnslblB Pel SOn „� - Mbi l Min F all Method of Verlllcatio �Sanctlons
g x� map
.P ._x. . , _ .
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/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 I 1 6-Revoke CUP
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: SUBTPM15790
SUBJECT: A PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF TWO LOTS
APPLICANT: HILL PICKERT ARCHITECT, INC.
LOCATION: SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF HYSSOP DRIVE, EAST OF THE 1-15 FREEWAY
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, --J--J—
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.
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.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
C. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Reciprocal access easements shall be provided ensuring access to all parcels by CC&Rs or --J--L—
by deeds and shall be recorded concurrently with the map or prior to the issuance of building
permits, where no map is involved.
2. Reciprocal parking agreements for all parcels and maintenance agreements ensuring joint
maintenance of all common roads, drives, or parking areas shall be provided by CC & R's or
deeds and shall be recorded prior to, or concurrent with, the final parcel map.
SC-02-02 1
Project No.SUBTPM15790
Comoletion Date
D. Street Improvements
1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Street Name Curb& A.C. Side. Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike Other
Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail
H ssop Drive X X X X
2. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety
lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered
Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security
shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and
the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street
improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits,
whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a
construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any
other permits required.
C. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be
installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
3. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
4. 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* City.
Space
Hyssop Drive Brachychiton Bottle Tree 5' 25' oc 1 15
a ulneus
'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.
E. 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.
SC-02-02 2
Project No.SUBTPM15790
completion Date
F. Improvement Completion
1. If the required public improvements are not completed prior to approval of the final parcel _/_ J_
map, an improvement certificate shall be placed upon the final parcel map, stating that they
will be completed upon development for: Parcel 1 construct drive approach and frontage
improvements For Parcel 2 construct drive approach and frontage improvements.
G. 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.
H. General Requirements and Approvals
1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for
all new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to
building permit issuance if no map is involved.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, FIRE PROTECTION
PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS: SEE ATTACHED
SC-02-02 3
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
FIRE SAFETY DIVISION
STANDARD CONDITIONS
FD PLAN REVIEW#: FD-01-0573-A
PROJECT#: SUBTPM15790
PROJECT NAME: 15 Freeway Facilities
DATE: November 20, 2001
PLAN TYPE: Commercial/Industrial
APPLICANT NAME: Kameyama of California
OCCUPANCY TYPE: Group S
FLOOR AREA (S): Site A-24,795 s.f. Site B—20,100 s.f.
TYPE CONSTRUCTION: N.O.S.
LOCATION: South End of Hyssop
FD REVIEW BY: Steve Locati, Fire Protection Planning Specialist
PLANNER: Alan Warren
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2770, EXT. 3009,
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
The following comments and conditions represent the minimum standard for Fire District approval of the
project as submitted. These conditions are based upon review of the plans submitted. Although we have
tried, not all Fire District requirements for the proposed project may be included. Additions to or changes in
the project may result in additional or changed Fire District requirements. Please make the necessary
changes or corrections prior to resubmitting for review. "Bold" items identified below, as a "Required
Note" shall be included as notes on plans resubmitted to the Planning Division to obtain Fire District
approval. If your project is approved by the City of Rancho Cucamonga, all other Fire District conditions and
comments must be addressed before construction permits can be issued. Contact the Fire Safety Division
to schedule an appointment to verify compliance.
A. Community Facilities Districts
1. Required Note: This project shall be annexed into the "Mello-Roos" Community Facilities District.
Prior to recordation of ANY map the project SHALL be annexed into the appropriate Community
Facilities District. Contact the Fire District Administrative Office (909) 477-2770 to initiate the
annexation process. The map cannot be recorded until annexation is complete.
2. Required Note: The project is located within a "Mello-Roos" Community Facilities District for fire
protection services.
3. Required Note: Please provide verification that that the project has been annexed into the Community
Facilities District. This information would be found on your Title report.
B. 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. Contac the Fire
Safety Division for a copy of"Fire District Notes for Underground and Water Plans."
3. Required Note: When any portion of a facility or building is located more than 150-feet from a fire
hydrant located on a public street, on-site fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire
flow shall be provided. The distance is measured as vehicular path of travel on access roadways, not
line of sight.
4. Required Note: The required fire flow for this project shall be 2000 gallons per minute at a minimum
residual pressure of 20 pounds per square inch. This requirement is made in accordance with Fire
Code Appendix III-A, as amended. For planning purposes one fire hydrant is required per 1000 gallons
of required fire flow.
5. Required Note: The required fire flow shall be delivered by fire hydrants located in accordance with
Fire Code Appendix III-B, as amended.
6. Public fire hydrants located with a 500-foot radius of the proposed may be used to provide the required
fire flow subject to Fire District review and approval. Private fire hydrants on adjacent property shall
not be used to provide required fire flow.
7. Required Note: 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.
8. Required Note: All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed, and operable prior to
delivering any combustible building materials on-site (i.e., lumber, roofing materials, etc.). Fire
Construction Services representative shall inspect the installation and witness hydrant flushing. The
builder/developer shall submit final test report to the Fire Safety Division.
9. For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional test of the on-site fire hydrants shall be conducted by
the builder/developer in the presence of the Water District or Fire Construction Services, as
appropriate. The builder/developer shall submit the final test report to the Fire Safety Division.
10. 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.
11. Prior to the issuance of a fire sprinkler system permit, the applicant shall submit construction plans,
specifications, and calculations for the fire sprinkler system underground to the Fire Safety Division for
approval.
12. If the system is private the applicant shall do the following prior to the issuance of the building permit:
a. Submit proof that provisions have been made for the annual testing, repair, and maintenance
of the system. A copy of the maintenance agreement shall be submitted to the District.
b. For developments with multiple owners, they shall establish a reciprocal maintenance
agreement, that shall be submitted to the Fire District for acceptance.
13. 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.
C. Water Availability
1. Required Note: 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 completed 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.
D. Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
1. Required Note: RCFPD Ordinance 15 or other adopted code or standard requires an approved
automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed throughout the building(s).
2. Required Note: All commercial or industrial structures greater than 7,500 square feet, all Group A or E
Occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or more persons, multi-family residential structures, and all
structures that do not meet Fire District access requirements (See Fire Access below), shall be
protected by an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
3. Required Note: Plans for the required automatic fire sprinkler system shall be submitted to Fire
Construction Services for review and approval. No work is allowed without a Fire Construction
Services permit.
4. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler system(s) shall be tested and
accepted by Fire Construction Services.
5. The fire sprinkler system monitoring system shall be installed, tested, and operational immediately
following the completion of the fire sprinkler system. Monitoring is required with 20 sprinklers in Group
I Occupancies, or 100 or more sprinklers in all other Occupancies.
E. Fire Access
1. Fire District access roadways shall be provided for every facility, building, or portion of a building
constructed when any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the
building is located more than 150-feet from an approved fire district vehicle access. The distance is
measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building.
2. Fire District access roadways include public roads, streets, highways, as well as private roads, streets
and designated fire lanes.
3. Commercial/Industrial and Multi-family Residential-Required Note: Prior to recordation of a
subdivision/tract/parcel map or the issuance of any grading permit, whichever occurs first, the applicant
shall submit plans and specification for the approval of the Fire District for all Fire District access
roadways to within 150 feet of all portions of the exterior of every structure on-site.
4. Roadways and Fire Lanes-Required Note: Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the applicant shall
submit and obtain approval of plans for all public and/or roads, streets and courts 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&R's, 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.
5. Private Roadways and Fire Lanes-Required Note: The inside turn radius shall be 20 feet. The outside
turn radius shall be not less than 50 feet. The minimum radius for cul-de-sacs is 45 feet. The minimum
unobstructed width for a Fire District access roadway or fire lane is 26 feet. The minimum vertical
clearance is 14 feet, 6 inches. At any entry median the minimum width of traffic lanes shall be 20 feet.
6. Dead-end Fire District Access Roadways-Required Note: Dead-end Fire District access roadways in
excess of 150-feet shall be provided with approved provisions for the turning around of fire apparatus.
This may include a cul-de-sac, "hammerhead,"or other means approved by the Fire District.
7. Required Note: All portions of the facility or any portion of the exterior wall of the first story shall be
located within 150 feet of Fire District vehicle access, measured by an unobstructed approved route
around the exterior of the building.
8. Approved access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus access road to exterior building
openings.
9. Required Note: All buildings that have three or more stories, or are 30 feet in height shall be provided
with fire apparatus access on at least two sides. Access to exterior walls shall extend from 5 to 50 feet
horizontally,with no vertical obstructions.
10. Knox Rapid Entry System: A Knox rapid entry key vault shall be installed prior to final inspection. Proof of
purchase shall be submitted prior to final building plan approval. Contact the Fire Safety Division for
specific details and ordering information.
11. Required Note: Trees and shrubs planted in any median shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of 14 feet,
6 inches from the ground up, so as not to impede fire vehicles.
12. A building or site directory shall be required, as noted below:
Lighted directory within 20 feet of main entrance(s) to the site.
Standard directory in building lobby.
Other:
13. Required Note: 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.
14. Required Note: Amend proposed site access to accommodate Fire District emergency vehicle access.
15. 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.
16. Fire Lanes: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire lanes shall be installed in
accordance with the approved fire lane plan. The CC&R's or other approved documents shall contain a
fire lane map and provisions that prohibit parking in the fire lanes. The method of enforcement shall be
documented. The CC&R's shall also identify who is responsible for not less than annual inspection and
maintenance of all required fire lanes.
17. New buildings other than single-family dwellings shall post the address with minimum 8-inch numbers on
contrasting background, visible from the street and electrically illuminated during periods of darkness.
When the building setback exceeds 200 feet from the public street an additional non-illuminated 6-inch
minimum number address shall be provided at the property entrance.
18. In multi-unit complexes approved address numbers, and/or building identification letters shall be provided
on the front and back of all units, suites, or buildings. The Fire District shall review and approve the
numbering plan in coordination with the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
F. Building Use Letter
1. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall submit a detailed letter of intended use for
each building on-site to the Fire District for review and approval. A form that may be used to meet this
requirement is attached at the end of the Fire District comments.
G. Architectural Building Plans
1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit the applicant shall submit plans for the review and approval of the
Fire District. Call the Fire Construction Services Unit at(909) 477-2713 for any required notes to be placed
on the plans prior to submittal.
H. Fire District Service Fees*
1. The following fees may be applicable to this project and are being identified at this time to assist
the applicant in planning for future costs. Other comments in this letter identify fire protection
features or other required installations subject to approval by the Fire District. The fees for these
additional plan reviews are to be paid at the time plans submitted. When the required plans are
submitted the following fees will be assessed by the Fire Safety Division:**
$82 Start-up fee for commercial, industrial or multi-family dwelling units (Paid prior to TRC)
$66 Fire District Access Review(Includes Fire Lane Plans)
$132 for Water Plan Review for Public Fire Protection
$132 for Private Fire Mains or Fire Sprinkler Underground Water Supply
$677(per new building)for New Commercial and Industrial Development
Plus a microfiche/laser-fiche fee of $1.00 per plan sheet for all final plans approved by the Fire Safety
Division.
Note: Separate plan check fees will be assessed by the Fire Construction Services unit for review of
tenant improvement work, fire protection systems (fire sprinklers, alarm systems, fire extinguishing
systems,etc.), and/or any consultant reviews upon submittal of plans.
2. The following service fees are due to the Fire District and payable at this time:
$132 Fire District Review of Parcel Map
$132 -Total due at this time. Remit payment by check made payable to the"Rancho
Cucamonga Fire District."
Plus a microfiche/laser-fiche fee of $1.00 per plan sheet for all final plans approved by the Fire Safety
Division.
*Note: Separate plan check fees will be assessed by the Fire Construction Services unit for review of
tenant improvement work,fire protection systems (fire sprinklers, alarm systems,fire extinguishing
systems, etc.), and/or any consultant reviews upon submittal of plans.
I. Hazard Control Permits
1. As noted below Special Permits may be required, dependent upon approved use(s):
a. To install any access control device, system, or any material under, upon or within the required fire
district access roadway. This includes any gate, barrier,traffic-calming device, speed bump, speed
hump or any device that delays or slows Fire District response.
b. Compressed gases (storage, handling, or use exceeding 100 cubic feet.
c. Flammable and combustible liquid (storage, handling, and/or use).
d. High piled combustible storage.
e. Liquefied petroleum gas (storage, handling, use or transport, exceeding 120 gallons).
J. Hazardous Materials—Compliance with Disclosure and Reporting Regulations
The below listed businesses, operations, uses or conditions require that the San Bernardino County Fire
Department review your Business Emergency/Contingency Plan for compliance with minimum standards.
Contact the San Bernardino County Fire, Hazardous Materials Division at (909) 387-3041 for forms and
assistance. They are the CUPA for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. Any business that uses, generates, processes, produces, treats, stores, emits, or discharges a
hazardous material in quantities at or exceeding 55 gallons, 500 pounds, or 200 cubic feet
(compressed gas) at any one time in the course of a year.
2. All hazardous waste generators, regardless of quantity generated.
3. Any business that handles, stores, or uses Category (1) or (11) pesticides, as defined by FIFRA,
regardless of amount.
4. Any business that handles DOT Hazard Class 1 (explosives, found in 49 CFR) regardless of amount.
5. Any business that handles extremely hazardous substances (EHS's) in quantities exceeding the
threshold planning quantity (T.P.Q.). Extremely Hazardous Substances are designated pursuant to the
Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act Section 302, and are listed in 40 CFR Part
355.
6. Any business subject to the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), also
known as SARA Title III. Generally, EPCRA includes facilities that handle hazardous substances
above 10,000 pounds, or extremely hazardous substances above threshold planning quantities. There
are some exceptions, including retail gas stations with up to 75,000 gallons of gasoline or 100,000
gallons of diesel fuel in Underground Storage Tanks (UST's) that meet the 1998 upgrade requirements.
To get more information on EPCRA requirements call 1-800-535-0202. Due to State disclosure
consolidation laws, Tier 11 forms need not be submitted to the various State and Federal agencies.
Submission of your Business Emergency/ Contingency Plan will meet this requirement; however,
EPCRA does require full annual inventory submission rather than a certification statement each March
1. Also, EPCRA facilities are bound by the trade secret limitations of EPCRA, and must sign every
page of inventory.
7. Any business that handles radioactive material that is listed in Appendix B of Chapter 1, of 10 CFR.
8. If the facility is a NEW business, a Certificate of Occupancy issued by Building and Safety will not be
finalized until the San Bernardino County Fire Department reviews your Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan. California Government Code, Section 65850.2 prohibits the City from
issuing a final Certificate of Occupancy unless the applicant has met or is meeting specific hazardous
material disclosure requirements. A Risk Management Program (RMP) may also be required if
regulated substances are to be used or stored at the new facility. Contact County Fire, Hazardous
Materials Division at(909) 387-3041 for forms and assistance.
9. Any business that operates on rented or leased property, and is required to submit a Plan, is required
to submit a notice to the owner of the property in writing stating that the business is subject to the
Business Emergency/Contingency Plan mandates, and has complied with the provision, and must
provide a copy of the Plan to the property owner within 5 working days after receiving a request from
the owner.
10. The Fire Code adopted by the Fire District has a provision requiring collection of information regarding
hazardous materials at facilities for purposes of Fire Code implementation and emergency response..
Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy a copy of the Business Emergency/Contingency Plan -
New Business (Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory) shall be submitted to the
Fire District after it is approved by the San Bernardino County Fire Department. In some cases
additional information that is not in the Business Emergency/Contingency Plan may be required in
order to support local fire prevention and emergency response programs.
K. 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: In addition to the fees due at this time please note that separate plan check fees for tenant
improvements, fire protection systems and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed at time of submittal
of plans.
Fire District Conditions of Approval-Template
SL 10/24/01 Revision