HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-72 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 02-72
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW DRC2002-00153, THE DESIGN REVIEW OF 102 SINGLE-FAMILY
LOTS FOR TENTATIVE TRACTS 14496 AND 14496-1 ON 38.1 ACRES OF
LAND IN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRE) OF THE ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN IN THE RANCHO
ETIWANDA PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF DAY CREEK BOULEVARD AND WILSON AVENUE, AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF—APN: 225-071-59.
A. Recitals.
1. Granite Homes filed an application for the approval of Development Review
DRC2002-00153, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Development Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 24th day of July 2002, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a meeting on the application and concluded said meeting 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 meeting on July 24, 2002, including written and oral staff reports,this Commission hereby
specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at the northwest comer of Day Creek
Boulevard and Wilson Avenue and is presently vacant; and
b. The properties to the north, south, and west of the subject site are vacant. The
property to the east is existing single-family homes and a Utility Corridor; and
C. The property has been rough graded; and
d. The project consists of Tentative Tract Maps 14496, and 14496-1; and
e. The project falls within the Rancho Etiwanda Planned Development.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting 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 proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and
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b. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and the
purposes of the district in which the site is located; and
C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code; and
d. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
4. An Environmental Impact Report(State Clearinghouse No. 8808291)was prepared and
certified by the County of San Bernardino as a Master Environmental Impact Report for the
University/Crest Planned Development. The California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) provides
that once a Master Environmental Impact Report has been certified, no further Environmental Impact
Report or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects within the scope of the Master
Environmental Impact Report. On October 26, 1999, the County of San Bernardino Board of
Supervisors certified a supplement to the Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse
No. 98121091)because of a revision to the University/Crest Planned Development. In August 1999,
the City of Rancho Cucamonga prepared an Addendum to address issues associated with adoption
of the Rancho Etiwanda Development Agreement. The Addendum identified no substantial changes
in the project that would require a major revision to the previous Environmental Impact Report.
Based upon the facts and information contained in the certified Environmental Impact Report,
together with all written and oral reports, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial
evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment.
a. There have not been substantial changes in the project that require major revisions
to the previous Environmental Impact Report because of no new significant environmental effects or
substantial increase in the severity of the previously identified significant effects.
b. There have not been substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under
which the project is undertaken, which will require major revisions to the previous Environmental
Impact Report because of the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial
increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects.
C. There is no new information of substantial importance, which was not known and
could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the Environmental
Impact Report was certified as complete, that shows any of the following: 1) the project will have
one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous Environmental Impact Report; 2)
significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous
Environmental Impact Report; 3) mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be
feasible would in fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of
the project but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or 4)
mitigation measures or alternatives,which are considerably different from those analyzed in the final
Environmental Impact Report, would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the
environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.
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:
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July 24, 2002
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Planning Division
1) Where slope conditions require retaining walls to achieve 15 feet of
usable rear yard area, provide a logical transition to allow access onto
slopes for maintenance purposes, such as stairs, ramps, etc. Final
design shall be to the satisfaction of the City Planner, prior to issuance
of grading permits.
2) Provide a 3-foot minimum landscape area between back of sidewalk
and a 6-foot block wall on all comer side lots.
3) Reduce the property line walls/fences between lots to a maximum of
7 feet in height. Where combination walls exist, limit the retaining walls
to a maximum of 2 feet in height.
4) All cultured stone or similar like rock or stone should be a natural
material, and not a pre-manufactured veneer siding.
5) All walls visible from or facing a street should be decorative masonry on
both sides.
Engineering
1) Day Creek Boulevard improvements shall extend to the south edge of
the Southern California Edison diagonal easement, including a culvert
where the channel crosses the street and drive approaches for
maintenance access to the channel.
2) Provide flood protection as needed for Q100 bulked, with freeboard, in
the perimeter wall south of the channel along the north property line.
3) Precise grading for Lots 42 in Tract 14496-1 and Lots 44 and 45 in
Tract 14496 should correct the rough grading to provide a minimum
landscape easement/planting area between sidewalk and perimeter
wall consistent with the Day Creek Boulevard Landscape Maintenance
District.
4) Interior streets with comer side yards lower than the adjacent street and
curb adjacent sidewalks in a 7-foot parkway will have no room for
landscaping between the sidewalk and side yard wall. A minimum
5-foot planting area is required for street trees. The affected Lots
include 13, 34, and 35 in Tract 14496-1.
5) To minimize the tunnel effect, walls along the 8-foot concrete trail
connection between Lots 31 and 32 in Tract 14496-1 should end at the
return walls for the adjacent houses.
6) Indicate minimum and maximum slope heights on Grading Plan
sections. "Landscape Easement Varies" is insufficient. Add
minimum/maximum heights and dimensions between retaining walls.
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Benches at the top of 2:1 slopes shall be 1-foot for slope heights up to
5 feet and 2-foot benches if slopes are greater than 5 feet.
7) Grading is proposed within the Southern California Edison easement.
Provide sections that show the west property line condition (amounts
retained) for both lots above and below the adjacent property in the
event Southern California Edison permission is not obtained. Southern
California Edison will also have to approve the two proposed drainage
facilities across the right-of-way and encroachment.
8) The final maps for both Tracts 14496 and 14496-1 shall be recorded,
prior to the issuance of building permits as follows:
a) Prior to recording the final Tract Maps, clearances shall be
obtained from other City Divisions, i.e., Planning, Fire and Safety,
Building and Safety, indicating that all of their respective
requirements have been complied with.
b) DRC2002-00153 shall comply with all the requirements and/or
conditions of approval for Tentative Tract Map 14496. The
conditions of the Tentative Tract Map shall be completed jointly
with the general ongoing and specific conditions of the Rancho
Etiwanda Development Agreement and the Revised Preliminary
Development Plan W121-49(San Bernardino County conditions).
9) All development phases require a minimum of two points of access to
surrounding streets. Also required is the construction of the major
infrastructure streets and storm drains on Day Creek Boulevard and
Wilson Avenue. The coordination effort between the infrastructure and
the proposed Tracts is critical for each development with respect to the
phasing and construction of the off-site improvements.
10) North property line flood protection facility shall be operational, prior to
any occupancy releases.
Environmental Mitigation
1) The applicant shall implement all pertinent mitigation measures
adopted in the Master Environmental Impact Report for the Rancho
Etiwanda Planned Development(formerly the University/Crest Planned
Development) as covered by the Environmental Impact Report and
Subsequent Environmental Impact Report, as certified by the County of
San Bernardino, and Initial Study/Addendum as certified by the City of
Rancho Cucamonga.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF JULY 2002.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-72
DRC2002-00153 —GRANITE HOMES
July 24, 2002
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BY:
VLafry T. IV
iel, Chairman
ATTEST:
rad Buller etary
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 July 2002, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: DRC2002-00153
SUBJECT: Development Review for 102 Single-Family Homes
APPLICANT: Granite Homes
LOCATION: Northwest corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Wilson 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:
Completion Date
A. General Requirements
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.
2. 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, the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, and the Rancho Etiwanda
Development Agreement.
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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 _J_/_
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. If no centralized trash receptacles are provided, all trash pick-up shall be for individual units
with all receptacles shielded from public view.
8. 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.
9. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
10. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property
owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this
landscape maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and
approved prior to the issuance of building permits.
11. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of
all lots for City Planner and City Engineer approval; including, but not limited to, public notice
requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community concerns, hours of
construction activity, dust control measures, and security fencing.
12. 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.
13. For single family residential development, a 2-inch galvanized pipe shall be attached to each
support post for all wood fences, with a minimum of two /2-inch lag bolts, to withstand high
winds. Both post and pipe shall be installed in an 18-inch deep concrete footing. Pipe shall
extend at least 4 feet, 6 inches above grade.
14. Wood fencing shall be treated with stain, paint, or water sealant. -1—/-
15. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron or black plastic coated chain link
to maintain an open feeling and enhance views.
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16. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk.
17. For For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.
18. 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.
E. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home
landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed
landscape architect and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance
of building permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than _J_J_
2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for
erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation
system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
3. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or
greater slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their
appearance as follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area,
1-gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground
cover. In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope
shall also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees
and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope
planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by
the developer prior to occupancy.
4. For single-family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be
continuously maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each
individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those
units, an inspection shall be conducted by the Planning Division to determine that they are in
satisfactory condition.
5. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the
Development Code and/or Rancho Etiwanda Development Agreement. This requirement
shall be in addition to the required street trees and slope planting.
6. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be __J_J_
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. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on
the perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
8. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,
the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
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F. Environmental
1. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Fourth Street Rock —j--/—
Crusher project in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a
cash deposit on any property.
2. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the City Adopted
Special Studies Zone for the Red Hill Fault, in a standard format as determined by the City
Planner, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property.
3. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Foothill Freeway
project in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a cash
deposit on any property.
4. A final acoustical report shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits. The final report shall discuss the level of interior noise
attenuation to below 45 CNEL, the building materials and construction techniques provided,
and if appropriate, verify the adequacy of the mitigation measures. The building plans will be
checked for conformance with the mitigation measures contained in the final report.
5. 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 $719.00 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.
6. In those instances requiring long term monitoring (i.e.) beyond final certificate of occupancy),
the applicant shall provide a written monitoring and reporting program to the City Planner
prior to issuance of building permits. Said program shall identify the reporter as an individual
qualified to know whether the particular mitigation measure has been implemented.
G. 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 POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
H. 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.
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I. 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.
J. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for
nighttime visibility.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, FIRE PROTECTION
PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
SEE ATTACHED
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FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
FIRE SAFETY DIVISION
STANDARD CONDITIONS
FD PLAN REVIEW#: FD-02-0625
PROJECT#: DRC2002-00153 Tract 14496-1
PROJECT NAME: Blackstone Ridge
DATE: July 3, 2002
PLAN TYPE: SFR Development Review in Hazardous Fire Area
APPLICANT NAME: Mark Gerber
OCCUPANCY CLASS: R
FLOOR AREA(S):
TYPE CONSTRUCTION:
REQUIRED FIRE
PROTECTION SYSTEM(S)
LOCATION: North of Wilson West of Day Creek
FD REVIEW BY: Steven Locati, Fire Protection Planning Specialist
PLANNER: Doug Fenn
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2770, EXT. 3009, TO
VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
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A. Outstanding Fire District Issues
1. This project has Fire District issues that are outstanding from standard conditions of
approval placed by the Fire District. Until these outstanding issues are resolved the
project should not be scheduled before the Planning Commission.
2. Unpaid Fees: This project has outstanding unpaid service fees in the amount of $264
that are due and payable at this time. Please remit payment by check made payable
to the "Rancho Cucamonga Fire District. The fees are due for the following
service(s): SFR Development Review and SFR Tract Review
B. Community Facilities Districts
1. NOTICE: The project has not been annexed into the Community Facilities District as
required in Fire District Completeness Comments for the Design Review. The Fire
District cannot approve the project until annexation is complete. Contact the Fire
District Administrative Office at (909) 477-2770 to avoid further delays.
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2. Proof of Annexation: Please provide proof that the project has been annexed into
the Fire Protection Community Facilities District. This information is usually found in
your Title report.
C. Water Plans for Fire Protection
1. Public Fire Hydrants: 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. On the plan include all existing fire
hydrants within a 600-foot radius of the project.
2. Exceeds Allowable Distance: When any portion of a facility or building is located
more than 150-feet from a fire hydrant located on a public street, as measured by an
approved route around the exterior of the facility or building 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.
3. Minimum Fire Flow: The required fire flow for this project is 1750 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. Please see "Water
Availability" below for required verification of fire flow availability for the proposed
project.
4. Hazardous Fire Area: The required minimum fire flow for structures located in the
designated hazardous fire area shall be not less than 1750 gpm at 20 p.s.i. residual.
This flow may be reduced when the structure is protected by an approved automatic
fire sprinkler system.
5. General Guidance for Fire Hydrants: The following provides general guidance for
the spacing and location of fire hydrants. Remember these are the maximum
permitted distances between fire hydrants:
a. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in commercial/industrial
projects is 300 feet.
b. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in multi-family residential is 400-
feet.
C. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in single-family residential projects
is 500-feet.
d. For single-family residential projects in the designated Hazardous Fire Area the
maximum distance between fire hydrants is 400-feet.
e. Fire hydrants are to be located:
➢ At the entrance(s) to a project from the existing public roadways. This
includes subdivisions and industrial parks.
➢ At intersections.
➢ On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible.
➢ As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs.
f. The distance from a fire hydrant to the building or structure protected shall not
exceed one-half of the maximum allowable separation.
g. The location of fire hydrants is based upon the operational needs of the Fire
District to control a fire.
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h. Fire hydrants shall be located a minimum of forty(40) feet from any building.
6. Public Installation: 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 a copy of the Water
District inspection report to the Fire Safety Division.
7. Final Acceptance: 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.
8. Hydrant Markers: 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.
D. Available Water Supply-Confirmation Required
1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide evidence of
adequate fire flow. The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District WaterAvailability
for Fire Protection Form shall be signed by the Water District and submitted for
approval by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District. If sufficient water to meet
fire flow requirements is not available, an automatic fire extinguishing system may be
required in each structure affected by the insufficient flow. A copy of the required form
has previously been provided to the applicant. You may contact the Fire Safety
Division for a copy of the form.
E. Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
1. Required Installations:
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District Ordinance 15 or other adopted code or standard,
requires an approved automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed in any of the
following:
a. All structures that do not meet Fire District access requirements (See Fire
Access Below)
2. Hazardous Fire Area Installations: The following buildings constructed in the
designated Hazardous Fire Areas (wildland interface areas shall be provided with an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system:
a. All structures that do not meet Fire District access requirements (See Fire
Access Below)
3. Access Mitigation: Any structure or building that does not meet minimum Fire District
access requirements shall be protected by an approved automatic fire sprinkler
system.
• See Fire Access below for deficiency requiring mitigation
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4. Plans and Permit: 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.
5. Final Inspection: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler
system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
F. Fire Access
1. Access Roadways Defined: Fire District access roadways include public roads,
streets, and highways, as well as private roads, streets, drive aisles and designated
fire lanes.
2. Inadequate Access: Required Fire District access, in accordance with Fire Code
Section 902.2.1, is not provided. The structure or facility shall be protected by an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system or the structure shall be relocated.
3. Two Points of Access: More than one fire access roadway shall be provided. It has
been determined by the Fire District that access by a single road might be impaired by
vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions, or other factors that could limit
access. Provide secondary egress/access in accordance with Fire District Standards
and/or City of Rancho Cucamonga Standards.
4. Phased Construction: Each phase shall be provided with approved Fire District
access roadways. Dead-end roadways shall not exceed the maximum permitted by
the Fire Code or Fire District standards.
5. Single-family Residential Dead-end: Dead-end roadways shall not exceed 6004eet in
length measured from the vertical plane of the curb on the cross street to the curb line at
the top of the cul-de-sac.
6. Non-conforming Cul-de-sacs: Dead-end cul-de-sacs in excess of 600-feet,
substandard cul-de-sac radii; i.e., necessitate mitigation by a complete automatic fire
sprinkler system installed throughout the affected building(s). An approved fire
sprinkler system shall be installed in any structure taking access from the affected
roadway. This condition applies to Middlebury Court (Lots 1 thru 19 and 51) and
Rutland Court(Lots 20 thru 35)
7. Construction Access: Fire District access, a minimum 264eet in width and 14-feet, 6-
inches minimum clear height shall be provided. These minimum clearances shall be
maintained free and clear of any obstructions at all times, in accordance with Fire District
Standards.
8. Address Single-family: New single-family dwellings shall post the address with minimum
4-inch numbers on a contrasting background. The numbers shall be internally or
externally illuminated during periods of darkness. The numbers shall be visible from the
street. When building setback from the public roadway exceeds 100 feet, additional fl-
inch numbers shall be displayed at the property entry.
9. Mitigate or Correct Access Problems: Amend the proposed site access to
accommodate Fire District emergency vehicle access or provide Fire District approved
mitigation. Any proposed mitigation measures are subject to the approval of the Fire
District and other agencies having jurisdiction.
G. Hazardous Fire Area
1. Designated Hazardous Fire Area: This project is located within the "State Responsibility
Area" (SRA), the "Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone" (VHFHSZ), City of Rancho
- Cucamonga "Hillside District," or within the area identified on the Rancho Cucamonga
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General Plan, Exhibit V-7 as High Probability-High Consequence for Fire Risk. These
locations have been determined to be within the "Hazardous Fire Area"as defined by the
Fire District. This determination is based on maps produced by the California Department
of Forestry and Fire Protection and the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
2. Hazardous Fire Area Development: Hazardous Fire Area Development: Place a note
on the plans stating -Prior to the issuance of a building permit,the applicant shall meet all
requirements for development and construction within the designated "Hazardous Fire
Area." The minimum standard adopted by the Fire District and the City of Rancho
Cucamonga are contained in the County Fire Safety Overlay District Standards. This
standard includes provisions for the following:
a. Class A roof assemblies,
b. Fuel modification/hazard reduction plans,
C. Approved Fire District access roadways.
d. One-hour fire-resistive construction may be required.
e. Fire sprinkler system may be required.
f. The required fire flow of minimum duration shall be provided from an on-site water
supply.
3. Construction Standards: Summary of construction requirements for the Hazardous Fire
Area:
a. The roof shall be a Class A fire-resistive assembly approved by Building and
Safety.
b. The space between rafts at exterior walls shall be solidly filled with tight-fitting
wood blocks at one and one-half (1-1/2) inches thick. May be "boxed."
C. The exposed surface of exterior wall must be listed as one-hour fire-resistive
construction.
d. All exterior doors must be solid core or wood portions be solid core wood.
e. All windows, sliding glass doors or glass insets in does shall be constructed of
approved dual-pane glass.
f. Cantilevered or standard type desks shall be constructed of 1.) A minimum of at
least one and one-half (1-1/2) inch wood deck; and/or 2.) Protected on the
underside by materials approved for one (one) hour fire-resistive construction;
and/or 3.) Be of non-combustible materials, as defined in the Building Code.
g. Patio covers attached or within 10-feet of a residential structure shall be
constructed of materials not less than one-half (1/2) inch. Plastic, bamboo,
straw, fiberglass, or wood-lattice less than one-half (1/2) inch are not permitted.
h. All required fences adjacent to fuel modification areas or wildland areas as
conditions of approval for a project shall be of non-combustible materials as
defined in the Building Code. All other fences, including those on the interior of
the project are not subject to this requirement.
'"Review the County Fire Safety Overlay District standard for complete
requirements.
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4. Perimeter Roadway Required: A roadway shall be provided along the project perimeter
exposed to a fire hazard or fuel modified area. The roadway is to allow fire district vehicle
access. Such roadway shall be a minimum twenty (20) feet in width, with a grade not to
exceed fourteen percent (14%), and capable of supporting fire fighting vehicles. Contact
the Fire Safety Division at (909)477-2770, Extension 3009,for specific requirements.
5. Power-operated Equipment Use in a Hazardous Fire Area: Submit a "Fire
Prevention and Control Plan" to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, Fire
Safety Division for review and approval. The plan shall include job location, specific
fire tools to be maintained on-site, person(s) responsible for supervising the project
(on-site), method of reporting a fire (cell phone, etc.), City or County Permit Number,
contractors license number, address, telephone number, etc.
6. Fire District Approval Required for Equipment Use: No power-operated
equipment, including mobile, stationary, or portable, shall be used without Fire Safety
Division written approval.
7. Combustible Vegetation: During the declared 'lire season" or at any other time when
ground litter and vegetation will sustain combustion permitting the spread of fire,
contact the Fire Protection District during normal business hours to determine if
"special fire protection measures" are required to operate power equipment. Call (909)
477-2770, Monday through Thursday, between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The purpose of
the call is to determine if extreme fire weather conditions are present or expected to
occur.
8. Special Fire Protection Required: "Special fire protection measures" include, but are
not limited to:
a. A stand-by water tender with operating pump; tested and maintained fire hose
and nozzles.
b. It also includes pre-wetting of the site to avoid the production of sparks, i.e.,
contact between blades or tracks and rocks, etc.
C. The Fire District also requires the contractor to maintain a firewatch for a
minimum of one-hour following cessation of operations each day.
d. For welding, cutting or grinding first clear away all flammable material from the
area around such operation for a distance of 10-feet. A "hot-work" permit will be
required.
e. Maintain one serviceable round point shovel with an overall length of not less
than forty-six (46) inches and one five (5) gallon backpack water pump-type fire
extinguisher fully equipped and ready for use at the immediate area during the
operation.
H. Fuel Modification/Hazard Reduction Plan (Required Notes for All Maps and Plans)
1. Hazardous Fire Area: This project is located in the "Hazardous Fire Area" based on
proximity to or exposure urban —wildland interface. Mitigation measures are required.
The building(s) shall be constructed in accordance with the standards contained in the
San Bernardino County Fire Safety Overlay District-Area FR-1 or Area FR-2
2. Required Landscaping Plans: Landscaping plans shall be submitted to the Fire Safety
Division for review of proposed vegetation. All groundcover, shrubs, plants, and trees are
required to be fire-resistive in accordance with published references. The plant palette
shall include the common name for all vegetation. The landscaping plan shall identify all
native species proposed for retention.
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3. Preliminary Fuel Modification Plan: Prior to the issuance of a preliminary grading or
building permit, the applicant shall obtain the Fire District approval of a preliminary fuel
modification/hazard reduction plan and program. The plan(s) shall be prepared by an
individual or firm qualified and experienced in wildfire hazard mitigation planning.
4. Final Fuel Modification Plan: Prior to the issuance of any precise grading or building
permit, the applicant shall obtain Fire District approval of a final fuel modification/hazard
reduction plan and program. The plan shall indicate the proposed means of achieving an
acceptable level of risk to the structures by vegetation.
a. Show each fuel modification zone (setback, irrigated, thinning, and interface
thinning. Indicate locations of permanent zone identification markers.
b. Include irrigation plans and specifications.
C. Attach a landscape plan. The landscape plan must identify the location and type
of supplemental plantings. The plans and specifications shall include both the
common and botanical names of new and existing plants within the fuel
modification area. Clearly indicate on the plans the disposition of impacted
existing vegetation.
d. The landscape plan shall include any special or specific maintenance intended
for the site such as pruning, limbing up, mowing, etc.
e. Describe the fuel modification methods to be used for vegetation removal, if
appropriate, i.e., mechanical or manual.
I. Describe on the plan what exists up to not less than 600-feet beyond the site or
development property line in all directions, i.e., built-up area, natural vegetation,
roads, parks, green space, etc.
g. State on the plan who has ultimate responsibility for maintenance of fuel
modification zones.
h. Include on the title sheet any tract/project conditions of approval, CC&R's and/or
deed restrictions related to the site or final fuel modification area. Include a copy
of the approved preliminary fuel modification plans with this submittal.
i. Indicate an appropriate recorded document filed with the County Recorder to
provide for continuing maintenance responsibility in the event of property
transfer, change in membership of directors, change in CC&R's.
j. Maintenance responsibility requirements and appropriate recorded document
filed with the County Recorder
5. Initial Inspection: Prior to the issuance of a building permit or Certificate of Occupancy,
the developer shall have completed, in cooperation with the Fire District, that portion of
the approved fuel modification/hazard reduction plan determined to be necessary by the
Fire District before the introduction of any combustible materials into the project area.
Approval is subject to final on-site inspection.
6. Final Inspection and Documentation: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of
Occupancy, the remainder of the fuel modification/hazard reduction plan shall be
installed. The Fire District shall inspect and approve the completed fuel modification
areas. Further, the installed fuel modification plant pallet shall be established to a degree
meeting the approval of the Fire District. The CC&R's shall contain provisions for
maintaining the fuel modification zones, including the removal of all dead and dying
vegetation subject to(annual)triennial inspections.
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7. Phased or Temporary Plans: Phased projects or temporary fuel modification plans
must meet the requirements for permanent plans and be approved by the Fire District.
I. Single-family Residential Sales Models
1. Minimum Access and Water: Residential sales model homes require approved Fire
District vehicle access and water supply from a public or private water main system.
2. Required Plans: Prior to issuance of any grading permit please identify the lots selected
for construction of residential sales models on a scaled site plan. Include the location of
required fire hydrants and fire district access roadways. The site plan shall be submitted
to the Fire Safety Division for approval.
J. Combustible Construction Letter
• Required Letter: Prior to the issuance of a building permit for combustible construction,
the builder shall submit a letter to the Fire District on company letterhead stating that the
minimum water supply for fire fighting purposes and the all-weather fire protection access
roadway that meets Fire District Standards shall be in place and operational before any
combustible material is placed on-site. The roadway shall be maintained at all times.
K. 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 Safety Division. The Fire Safety Division review is intended to
ensure that standard conditions have been included in the design of the project.
L. Fire District Service Fees'
1. The following service fees are due to the Fire District and payable at this time:
$132 for Single-family Residential Development
• $132 for Single-family Residential Tract(per phase)
• $264 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
tans.
M. Plan Submittal Required Notice
• Required plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with
1997/98 Building, Fire, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes; 1999 Electrical Code; RCFPD
Ordinances FD15 and FD32, Guidelines and Standards; the California Health and Safety
Code; and the California Public Resources Code.
NOTE: In addition to the fees due at this time please note that separate plan check fees
for subsequent plan reviews and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed at time of
submittal of plans.
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N. Other Fire District Requirements or Comments
NOTE:
O. No Additional Fire District Comments
Based upon the plans submitted for review there are no additional Fire District comments
or conditions.
P. Alternate Materials and Methods
1. The Fire Safety Division will review requests for alternate materials and methods within
the scope of our authority. The request must be submitted on the Fire District"Application
for Alternate Method" form along with supporting documents. Contact this Fire Safety
Division at (909)477-2770 for assistance.
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