HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-76 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 02-76
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP SUBTPM15699, A SUBDIVISION OF 6 PARCELS ON 248.63 ACRES
OF LAND IN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (2-4 UNITS DWELLING
UNITS PER ACRE) OF THE NORTH ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN,
LOCATED NORTH OF WILSON AVENUE, EAST OF DAY CREEK
BOULEVARD, AND WEST OF ETIWANDA AVENUE, AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF-APN: 225-071-37, 47, 48,50 AND 51,
AND 225-081-08, 09, 11 AND 14.
A. Recitals.
1. BCA Development filed an application for the approval of Tentative Parcel
SUBTPM15699, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Tentative Parcel Map request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 24th day of July 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 July 24, 2002, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located north of Wilson Avenue, east of Day
Creek Boulevard, and on the west side of Etiwanda Avenue with a lot width of 3,140 feet and lot
depth of 1,635 feet, and is presently vacant, undeveloped land; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is vacant land and the North Etiwanda
Preserve, the property to the south is the Rancho Etiwanda, a single-family residential development
currently under construction, the property to the east is vacant undeveloped land (Etiwanda Creek
lies 0.5 mile to the east of the project site), and the property to the west is a 240-foot wide Southern
California Edison (SCE) utility corridor; and
C. The project consists of 6 parcels for residential development with private, non-
exclusive easements for streets, landscaping and sidewalk purposes, sewer, storm drain, and
temporary detention basin purposes; and
d. Development of the project will result in the loss of 251.58 acres of Riversidian
Alluvial Fan Sage Scrub (RAFSS). The developer is dedicating one-half interest in a 172-acre
off-site parcel containing RAFSS and will purchase a minimum of 110 acres, consisting of chaparral
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and coastal sage scrub plant communities or its equivalent, including an endowment, sufficiently
funded to provide for the long-term maintenance of any mitigation site, as required by the
Development Agreement and the Mitigation Monitoring Program contained within the Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report (SEIR).
e. The project will generate traffic trips that can be accommodated through street
improvement upgrades as conditioned herein; and
f. The project conforms to the basic development standards of the Etiwanda North
Specific Plan in terms of overall project density; and
g. The project and the intended use, together with all conditions of approval and the
provisions of the Development Agreement will not be detrimental to the public health and safety, or
welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The project proponent is
required to construct Day Creek Boulevard from the northerly terminus in the "University"
development to Etiwanda Avenue.
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 parcel map is consistent with the General Plan, Development
Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
b. The design or improvements of the tentative parcel map 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 parcel map is not likely to cause serious public health problems; and
f. The design of the tentative parcel map will not conflict with any easement acquired
by the public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed
subdivision.
4. 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,
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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.
Planning Division
1) All future Development/Design Review applications shall be in
conformance with the approved tentative tract maps, including
standards for parkways and streetscape design, slope planting, and
walls.
2) All driveways shall have a maximum grade of 10 percent. If necessary,
driveways shall be lengthened and garage setbacks increased in order
to achieve a 10 percent grade. Exceptions may be considered by the
Design Review Committee during the development review processing
of the homes.
3) A Master Plan of all fencing and walls shall be subject to Design
Review Committee approval prior to or concurrent with the
development review of the first phase of the homes.
4) All comer lot, side-yard walls shall be set back 12 feet from the curb if
the sidewalk is curb adjacent.
5) Boulders from the project site shall be utilized and integrated as part of
the front yard landscaping plan.
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Engineering Division
1) All flood protection improvements shall be installed with the first
development phase, including the channel, interim basin, and related
storm drains.
2) Construct Day Creek Boulevard full width, in conformance with
Collector Street standards (66-foot right-of-way, 44-foot pavement),
from the constructed northerly terminus in 'Rancho Etiwanda" to
Etiwanda Avenue with the first final map. Day Creek Boulevard shall be
open to traffic from Highland Avenue to Etiwanda Avenue prior to
issuance of the 150th building permit or first occupancy release in
Rancho Etiwanda Estates, whichever occurs first.
3) The sidewalk on the north side of Day Creek Boulevard shall be
property line adjacent, 5 feet wide and 6 inches off the property line
with a 1-foot flat between the sidewalk and the toe of slope. Access to
intermediate slope terraces shall be shown on the Landscape
Maintenance District Plans. Runoff from proposed 2:1 slope on the
south side of Day Creek Boulevard shall be dissipated. Concentrated
drainage shall not discharge to the Southern California Edison
easement.
4) Construct 32 feet of pavement on Etiwanda Avenue, in conformance
with Collector Street standards, from the existing northerly terminus to
Day Creek Boulevard with the first final map. Etiwanda Avenue shall be
open to traffic from Wilson Avenue to Day Creek Boulevard prior to the
issuance of the 150th building permit or first occupancy release in
Rancho Etiwanda Estates, whichever occurs first.
a) Etiwanda Avenue is currently one-half of a Secondary Arterial
width ending 165 feet south of the south property line, halfway
across the Southern California Edison corridor. The length of the
transition from a Secondary to Collector width shall be to the
satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer.
b) Reconstruct the existing pavement east of the centerline to
Collector Street standards as needed to maintain the 32-foot
width and interim centerline radius transition.
c) The County of San Bernardino shall review plans within their
right-of-way.
5) Construct interior functional Collector Streets "A" and "B" so that all
developable parcels will have access. Complete Street"A"to the north
tract boundary, including a culvert to cross the flood protection channel,
with 66-foot "rights-of-way" for its entire length.
6) The City Attorney shall approve CC&Rs for the private streets and
drainage facilities.
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a) The CC&Rs shall allow adjacent properties to the north to develop
using the private streets for access and/or annex to the gated
community. If they choose not to join, the City shall also be
provided access to maintain public streets to the north.
b) Address HOA maintenance of private cross lot terrace drains and
the slopes above them, as well as interior streets, streetlights,
lettered lots, and parkways.
7) The north property line flood protection channel will be a public facility.
Provide for City maintenance vehicle access from interior Street"A,"as
well as the Etiwanda Avenue right-of-way and/or trail.
8) Final drainage study shall include:
a) Developed flows in areas not reserved for open space.
b) Use AMC III and a lag time of 0.8Tc.
c) Provide a Detention Basin Plan and detail how flows from the
northerly channel will be made to"tum the comer"into the interim
Etiwanda Avenue storm drain.
9) Design ultimate storm drain improvements for Etiwanda Avenue and
portions of Day Creek Boulevard tributary thereto. Install as much of
the ultimate system as possible to minimize reconstruction when the
interim basin is no longer needed. Provide security fencing around the
interim basin per Standard Drawing No. 608.
10) Development shall not pay City Transportation, Master Plan Storm
Drain, or Beautification fees, per the Development Agreement. The
following fees shall be paid prior to final map recordation:
a) $4,171,200 for Park purposes; and
b) $632,000 for Equestrian purposes; and
c) $50,000 for Future Detention Basin improvements; and
d) Provide documentation that the transfer of land to the County of
San Bernardino for permanent open space, and $110,000 for
maintenance thereof, has occurred.
Development Agreement
The conditions below are provisions of Development Agreement No. 01-01,
adopted August 1, 2001.
1) Rancho Etiwanda Estates is approved as a private gated community,
including formation of a Homeowners Association,which shall own and
be responsible for the maintenance of common area streets and related
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purposes, drainage facilities, utility easements, landscaping, and walls
within the Rancho Etiwanda Estates.
2) The total number of lots in the approved tract totals 632 lots. Lots may
be shifted between tract without increasing the overall number of lots
and be in substantial conformity with the Rancho Etiwanda Estates
Project Entitlements as approved in the Development Agreement
01-01.
3) Streetscape plans depicting slopes on Day Creek Boulevard in
Landscape Maintenance District No. 7 (LMD No. 7) shall be reviewed
and approved by the City. 2:1 slopes may be permitted for up to 20 feet
in height. Hardscape above the 15-foot height may be used upon
review with and approval by the City Planner, and with retaining walls
and/or crib walls as approved by the City Engineer. Slope treatments
shall be applied to the slopes in LMD No. 7 as depicted in the
Development Agreement 01-01 Exhibits "D-1," "D-2" and "D-3."
4) In-tract streetscape plans depicting slopes and Homeowner Association
and private slopes shall be reviewed and approved by the City. 2:1
slopes may be permitted up to 45 feet and may be used upon review
and approval by the City Planner with retaining walls and/or crib walls
as approved by the City Engineer. Proposed specific slope treatments
shall be applied as depicted in the Development Agreement 01-01,
Exhibits "E-1," "E-2" and "E-3."
5) Rancho Etiwanda Estates shall not be obligated to participate in any fair
share contribution for Transportation Impact Analysis fees (TIA)to the
City for transportation improvements within the City.
6) The Property Owner shall transfer to the County of San Bernardino in
fee, 86 acres (1/2 of a 172-acre parcel) of off-site land for permanent
open space, along with funding in the amount of$110,000 to provide
for long-term maintenance of said land. The transfer and funding shall
occur upon recording of the first final map of the project. Other land
transfers and funding may occur to others as part of open space
transfer plan.
Environmental Mitigation
The conditions below are mitigation measures contained within the certified
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) (June 7, 2001) for
Rancho Etiwanda Estates.
Air Quality
1) During construction, the contractor shall be responsible for ensuring
that all mitigation measures listed in Table 5.1.1 are implemented. To
achieve the acceptable particulate control efficiencies, it was assumed
that finished surfaces will be stabilized with waterand/ordust palliatives
and isolated from traffic flows to prevent emissions of fugitive dust from
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these areas. In addition, the following water application rates have been
assumed:
a) Roads traveled by autos, rock trucks, water trucks, fuel trucks,
and maintenance trucks: up to two times per hour.
b) Roads traveled by scrapers and loaders; active excavation area:
up to three times per hour.
c) Finish grading area: up to one time every 2 hours
2) The project shall comply with Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulation established by the Energy Commission regarding energy
conservation standards. The project applicant shall incorporate the
following in the building plans:
a) Planting trees to provide shade and shadow to building; and
b) Solar of low-emission water heaters shall be used with combined
space/water heater unit; and
c) Double-pained glass or window treatment for energy conservation
shall be used in all exterior windows.
3) The project proponent shall determine with the City and the electrical
purveyor if it is feasible to pre-wire houses for electrical chargers for EV
cars and/or fiber optics for home offices. If feasible, install EV chargers
and/or fiber-optics per the electrical purveyor's direction prior to
Certificate of Occupancy
Biological
1) Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the property owner shall
purchase a minimum of 110 acres, consisting of chaparral and coastal
sage scrub plant communities or its equivalent. Any off-site property
purchased by the applicant as mitigation for project related impacts
shall be approved by the City prior to land disturbance within the project
site. Any off-site property purchased for mitigation shall be transferred
in fee to an appropriate entity, for permanent conservation purposes.
An endowment, sufficiently funded to provide for the long-term
maintenance of any off-site mitigation area, shall be established priorto
the commencement of on-site grading activities.
2) The project applicant shall pay an endowment to the appropriate
conservation entity required by the City for any off-site mitigation areas.
3) Any off-site areas temporarily disturbed by project related activities shall
be reseeded. Plant materials shall be those adapted to local
conditions. Arrangements shall be made to ensure that plant materials
are located and available for scheduled planting time. Sufficient time
shall be allocated for a professional seed company to visit the project
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site during the appropriate season and collect the native plant seed. If
local propagules are not available or cannot be collected or grown from
other sources within a 5-mile radius of the project site, they shall be
substituted.
4) The long-term preservation of a one-half interest of the 172-acre
mitigation parcel is the principal mitigation included in the proposed
project. This off-site property has been acquired jointly by U.C.P. Inc.
and the owners of the subject property. Funding to maintain the open
space area, and 86 acres, shall be offered as mitigation for project
impacts related to open space.
5) Deed restrictions to future development shall be placed on the 172-acre
parcel in order to ensure that it is retained as natural open space.
6) The project proponent shall purchase 3.22 acres (2:1)mitigation within
the Team Arundo or other approved mitigation bank to compensate for
the loss of the 1.61 acres of on-site jurisdictional waters.
7) No direct pedestrian or vehicular access to the North Etiwanda
Preserve from the project or individual lots shall be permitted.
8) Public lighting within the project site shall be installed and maintained in
a manner to reduce the effect of night lighting on adjacent open
spaces. Specific measures to reduce the effect of night lighting shall
include the use of low intensity street lamps, the use of low elevation
lighting poles, and/or the shielding of exterior light sources.
9) Plant materials utilized in project landscaping shall be of a type or
variety compatible with adjacent natural areas.
10) Purchase documents for individual residential units within the project
site shall include information regarding the presence and purpose of the
Preserve, the effect of domestic pets on native wildlife populations,and
the effect human activity has on native habitat and wildlife populations.
11) Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R) shall be established,
which limit the installation of excessive night lighting and exterior sound
amplification/sound reproduction systems on residential lots located
adjacent to the Preserve.
12) A solid masonry wall, measuring no less than 6 feet in height shall be
constructed at the property line of any residential lot abutting a natural
area. Any such wall shall be constructed without breaks and shall be
constructed and maintained in a manner to prevent the passage of
persons and domestic animals over/under said wall. Other barriers,
which meet all the requirements of this measure, may be constructed in
lieu of the solid masonry wall.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF JULY 2002.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
L rry T. 'el, Chairman
A7TTEST:-76rad
Bu ec to
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#: SUBTPM15699
SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP - RANCHO ETIWANDA ESTATES
APPLICANT: BCA DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION: NORTH OF WILSON AVENUE BETWEEN DAY CREEK BOULEVARD AND EAST AVENUE
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT,
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION, (909) 477-2750, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City,
its agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the
alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents,
officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents,
officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City
may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action
but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. A copy of the signed Resolution of Approval or City Planner's letter of approval, and all
Standard Conditions, shall be included in legible form on the grading plans, building and
construction plans, and landscape and irrigation plans submitted for.plan check.
B. Time Limits
1. This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning
Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the City Engineer within 3 years from
the date of the approval.
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, and
the Development Code regulations.
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.
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3. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or
approved use has commenced, whichever comes first.
4. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and
approved by the City Planner and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of
building permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of
shielding so as not to adversely affect adjacent properties.
5. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall
be located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of
concrete or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City
Planner. For single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in
underground vaults.
6. Street names shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval in accordance with the
adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map.
7. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, J—
including proper illumination.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be
manufactured products.
D. Building Design
1. All dwellings shall have the front, side and rear elevations upgraded with architectural
treatment, detailing and increased delineation of surface treatment subject to City Planner
review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
2. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or
projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and
streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally
integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
Details shall be included in building plans.
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.
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2. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than
2:1 slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for
erosion control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation
system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
3. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or
greater slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their
appearance as follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area,
1-gallon or larger size shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground
cover. In addition, slope banks in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope
shall also include one 5-gallon or larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees
and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope
planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by
the developer prior to occupancy.
4. For single-family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be
continuously maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each
individual unit is sold and occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those
units, an inspection shall be conducted by the Planning Division to determine that they are in
satisfactory condition.
5. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be
included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and
approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be
required by the Engineering Division.
6. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees,
meandering sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required per
the Development Agreement.
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.
B. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, �—J—
the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
9. Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for City Planner review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits. These criteria shall encourage the natural
growth characteristics of the selected tree species.
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 Jam_
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.
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5. 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 BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
H. General Requirements
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following: ��—
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
C. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and
size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and
waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating
and air conditioning; and
g. Planning Division Project Number (i.e., TT If, CUP #, DR #, etc.) clearly identified on
the outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils
report. Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check
submittal.
3. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
4. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation
coverage to the City prior to permit issuance.
5. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by __ J_J—
the Building and Safety Division.
I. Site Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be _J_J_
marked with the project file number (i.e., SUBTPM15699). The applicant shall comply with
the latest adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing
Code, National Electric Code, Title 24 Accessibility requirements, and all other applicable
codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Please contact
the Building and Safety Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and
applicable handouts.
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2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential dwelling unit(s) or major addition to
existing unit(s), the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees
may include, but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee,
Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Checking Fees, and School Fees.
Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division
prior to permit issuance.
3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, after tract/parcel map recordation
and prior to issuance of building permits.
4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
I New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for the property line clearances
considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness.
2. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for required occupancy separation(s).
3. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions.
4. Plans for food preparation areas shall be approved by County of San Bernardino
Environmental Health Services prior to issuance of building permits.
5. Provide draft stops in attic areas, not to exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with UBC
Table 5-A.
6. Provide draft stops in attics in line with common walls.
7. Roofing materials shall be Class"A." ��-
8. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with UBC Table
5-A
K. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, City
Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in
substantial conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to __/_J_
perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at
the time of application for grading plan check.
4. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building
permits.
5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more
of combined cut and fill. The Grading Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a
California Registered Civil Engineer.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
L. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured ��—
from street centerline):
33 total feet on Day Creek Boulevard ��-
33 total feet on Etiwanda Avenue ��-
2. An irrevocable offer of dedication for roadway purposes shall be made for the private streets.
3. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards. ��-
4. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated —/�—
or noted on the final map.
5. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on �-1—
the final map.
6. The developer shall make a good faith effort to acquire the required off-site property interests ��—
necessary to construct the required public improvements, and if he/she should fail to do so,
the developer shall, at least 120 days prior to submittal of the final map for approval, enter
into an agreement to complete the improvements pursuant to Government Code Sections
66462 and 66462.5 at such time as the City decides to acquire the property interests
required for the improvements. Such agreement shall provide for payment by the developer
of all costs incurred by the City if the City decides to acquire the off-site property interests
required in connection with the subdivision. Security for a portion of these costs shall be in
the form of a cash deposit in the amount given in an appraisal report obtained by the City, at
developer's cost. The appraiser shall have been approved by the City prior to
commencement of the appraisal. This condition applies in particular, but not limited to: Day
Creek Boulevard, Etiwanda Avenue, and north property line flood-protection facilities across
Southern California Edison property.
M. Street Improvements
1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Street Name Curb& 0.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike Other
Gutter Pvmt we Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail
Da Creek Boulevard X X X X
Etiwanda Avenue X X X X
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item (9) LMD, (f) stripe for bike lanes, (g) post R26(s) "NO STOPPING"
signs.
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.
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b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a
construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any
other permits required.
C. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit,
and interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or
reconstruction project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future
traffic signals and interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the
street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City
Engineer
Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of
200 feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch (at intersections) or 2-inch (along streets) galvanized
steel with pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City —J--/—
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A
cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be
refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be
installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan
check.
3. Street improvement plans per City Standards for all private streets shall be provided for
review and approval by the City Engineer. Prior to any work being performed on the private
streets, fees shall be paid and construction permits shall be obtained from the City
Engineer's Office in addition to any other permits required.
4. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with
adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project
intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or
industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required.
N. 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.
O. Drainage and Flood Control
1. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final
map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage
facilities shall be installed as required by the City Engineer.
2. A permit from the San Bernardino County Flood Control District is required for work within its
right-of-way.
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P. Improvement Completion
1. If the required public improvements are not completed prior to approval of the final parcel
map, an improvement security accompanied by an agreement executed by the Developer
and the City will be required for: All streets necessary for access to all parcels and all flood
protection and storm drainage facilities.
2. If the required public improvements are not completed prior to approval of the final parcel
map, an improvement certificate shall be placed upon the final parcel map, stating that they
will be completed upon development for: Parkway improvements.
Q. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water,
gas, electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga County Water District (CCWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and
the Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of
compliance from the CCWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,
whichever occurs first. Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90
days prior to final map approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits
in the case of all other residential projects.
4. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved.
Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received
from them.
R. General Requirements and Approvals
1. Etiwanda/San Sevaine Area Regional Mainline, and Secondary Regional Drainage Fees
shall be paid prior to final map approval or prior to building permit issuance if no map is
involved.
2. Permits shall be obtained from the following agencies for work within their right of-way:
Southern California Edison.
3. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for
all new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to
building permit issuance if no map is involved.
4. Prior to finalization of any development phase, sufficient improvement plans shall be
completed beyond the phase boundaries to assure secondary access and drainage
protection to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Phase boundaries shall correspond to lot
lines shown on the approved tentative map.
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-02-0643-A
PROJECT#: SUBTPM15699
PROJECT NAME: Rancho Etiwanda Estates
DATE: July 18 2002
PLAN TYPE: Tentative Parcel Map— Hazardous Fire Area
APPLICANT NAME: BCA Development
OCCUPANCY CLASS: Group R
FLOOR AREA(S): N/A
TYPE CONSTRUCTION: N/A
LOCATION: Between Day Creek and Etiwanda
FD REVIEW BY: Steve Locati Fire Protection Planning Specialist
PLANNER: Cathy Johnson
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PRELIMINARY CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR
PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2770, EXT.
3009, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A Outstanding Fire District Issues
1. Service Fees Due: This project has Fire District Service Fees in the amount of $132 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):
B 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. Private/On-site Fire Hydrants: 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. 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.
4. 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 re uirement 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.
5. 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.
6. 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. For single-family residential projects in the designated Hazardous Fire Area the maximum
distance between fire hydrants is 400-feet.
b. Fire hydrants are to be located:
a) At the entrance(s) to a project from the existing public roadways. This includes
subdivisions and industrial parks.
b) At intersections.
c) On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible.
d) As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs.
e) The distance from a fire hydrant to the building or structure protected shall not exceed
one-half of the maximum allowable separation.
f) The location of fire hydrants is based upon the operational needs of the Fire District to
control a fire.
g) Fire hydrants shall be located a minimum of forty(40)feet from any building.
7. Hydrants Used to Supply Fire Flow: Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius of the
proposed project 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.
8. 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.
9. Private/On-site Installation: 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.). A
representative of Fire Construction Services shall inspect the installation and witness hydrant
flushing. The builder/developer shall submit final test and inspection report to the Fire Safety
Division.
10. 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.
11. Show Existing Fire Hydrants and Mains: 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.
12. Fire Sprinkler Underground: 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.
13. Maintenance Agreement: 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.
14. 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.
C 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 Water Availability for Fire Protection Form shall be
signed by the Water District and submitted for approval by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection
District. If sufficient water to meet fire flow requirements is not available, an automatic fire
extinguishing system may be required in each structure affected by the insufficient flow. A copy of the
required form is attached at the end of this notice.
D Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Required Installations:
1. 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)
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)
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
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.
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.
E Fire Access
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.
Location of Access: All portions of the structure or 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. Landscaped areas, unpaved changes in elevation, gates, and fences are an obstruction.
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.
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.
Single-family Residential Dead-end: Dead-end roadways shall not exceed 600-feet 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.
Private Roadways and Fire Lanes:The minimum specifications for private fire district access roadways are:
1. The minimum unobstructed width is 26-feet.
2. The inside tum radius shall be 20-feet.
3. The outside tum radius shall be not less than 50-feet.
4. The minimum radius for cul-de-sacs is 45-feet.
5. The minimum vertical clearance is 14 feet,6 inches.
6. At any private entry median,the minimum width of traffic lanes shall be 20-feet.
a. The angle of departure and approach shall not exceed 9 degrees or 20 percent.
b. The maximum grade of the driving surface shall not exceed 12%.
C. Support a minimum load of 70,000 pounds gross vehicle weight(GVW).
Access Control/Traffic Calming Device Permit: A Fire District permit is required to install any access control
device,traffic-calming device, or gate on any access roadway. 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
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.
Fire District Site Access Plan-Required Submittal: Prior to the issuance of any grading permit the applicant shall
submit a Fire District Site Access Plan to the Fire District for review and approval. The following, minimum information
and detail shall be included a on a scaled site plan:
a. All roadways shall be clearly indicated. Including roadway width,vertical clearances,cul-de-sac width,
turn radii,curb cuts, angle of departure,grades, etc.
b. For private roadways or drive aisles less than 40-feet or less in width where parking may be permitted,
identify the location of proposed fire lanes.
C. Include a note stating all required fire lanes shall be identified by red curbing and signage.
d. Include detail(s)to identify which of the methods set forth in the Fire District"Fire Lane"standard will be
used to mark the fire lane. A copy of the Fire District"Fire Lane"Standard can be obtained by calling
(909)477-2770.
e. Roadway with a width of more than 40-feet parking is permitted on both sides.
f. Roadway with a width of 32-feet or more parking is permitted on one side only.
g. The angle of departure and approach shall not exceed 9 degrees or 20 percent.
h. The grade of any fire district access roadway shall not exceed 12 percent.
i. If water plans have been approved include fire hydrant and fire department connection locations.
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.
All Gates: Prior to the issuance of any grading permits,the applicant shall submit and obtain the Fire District's
approval of the construction of any gate across required Fire District access roadways/driveways. A Fire District
permit is required for installation of any gate or other device that will impede Fire District response.
Gates Standards: All gates shall be installed in accordance with Fire District Standards. The following general
design requirements apply:
a. The gate shall be motorized and slide open horizontally or swing inward.
b. All gates must fully open with one second for each one foot of required width, e.g., 20-ft./20 sec.
C. When fully open the minimum width shall be 20-feet.
d. Gates on access roads designated "Emergency Services Use Only" may be manually opening.
C. Gates on Commercial/Industrial facilities may be manually operated.
f. After project approval the applicant shall contact the Fire Safety Division for complete standard.
g. All automatic operating gates must have a Fire District approved means of manual operation.
Restricted Residential Access: Gated or restricted access for all residential development requires the installation of
a Knox rapid entry system. Vehicle access gates shall be provided with an approved Fire District Knox Key Switch.
The gate shall remain in the open position until reset by Fire District key switch. In addition, all automatic gates shall
be provided with a Fire District approved,compatible traffic pre-emption device. Contact the Fire Protection Planning
Specialist at(909)477-2770, extension 3009 for specific details and ordering information.
Restricted Residential Access Mitigation: The installation of gates and restricted access to residential
developments requires the installation of approved automatic fire sprinkler systems in all structures. The Fire District
has determined that gates, other means of restricting access delay emergency response.
Vegetation: 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.
Construction Access: Fire District access, a minimum 26-feet 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.
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 an approved 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.
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
4-inch numbers shall be displayed at the property entry.
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.
F 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 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: Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall meet
all requirements for development and construction within the Hillside District, the Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zone (VHFHSZ), and the State Responsibility Area (SRA). The minimum standard adopted by
the Fire District and the City of Rancho Cucamonga is the County Fire Safety Overlay District Standards.
This standard includes provisions for Class A roof assemblies,fuel modification zones, access roadways,
etc. and may include fire-resistive construction,fire sprinklers, increases in road widths, etc. 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 shall 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.
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(140/6), 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 "fire 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.
G Fuel Modification/Hazard Reduction Plan (Required Notes for All Maps and Plans)
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
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.
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.
a. Show all property lines,contour lines, locations of proposed buildings or structures,
b. Show the 30-foot minimum defensible space (Zone 1- Setback Zone) around the perimeter of
each building or structure.
c. Show each fuel modification zone (setback, irrigated, thinning, and interface thinning.
d. Show existing vegetation impacted by the required fuel modification and, if available, proposed
vegetation to be planted in the fuel modification area. The preliminary plans should be sensitive
to rare, threatened, or endangered species and the applicant must be prepared to address their
disposition in the final plans.
e. Include photographs of the area that show the type of vegetation currently existing, include height
and density; and relationship to grade.
I. Describe the fuel modification methods to be used for vegetation removal, if appropriate, i.e.,
mechanical or manual.
g. 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.
h. State on the plan who has ultimate responsibility for maintenance of fuel modification zones.
1. 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
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Single-family In-fill Projects: For a single-family dwelling project located in the Hazardous Fire Area, a
simplified landscaping/fuel modification plan may be acceptable. The plan shall detail the minimum thirty
(30) foot minimum defensible space and proposed and/or existing vegetation. The Fire District can
provide a single page sheet of standardized notes for inclusion on the construction plans. Call (909)477-
2770 to obtain a copy, and to determine ff your project is eligible.
H 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.
I 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.
J Architectural Building Plans
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.
K Fire District Service Fees*
The following service fees are due to the Fire District and payable at this time:
$132 for Single-family Residential Development
$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.
L Hazard Control Permits
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.
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.
N Other Fire District Requirements or Comments
a. NOTE: The proposed tract map does not detail how Fire District access to North Etiwanda Preserve
and other wildland areas to the north of the proposed development. Currently, Etiwanda Avenue is the
primary entry point to the single-family dwellings in the unincorporated county area and the wildland area.
This point of access is used by RCFFD, San Bernardino County Fire Department, California Department
of Forestry and Fire Protection,and the U.S. Forest Service.
O Alternate Materials and Methods
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.
Fire District Standard Conditions -Template
SL 7/18/2002 Revision
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DISTRICT
Fire Safety Division
P.O. Box 807
Rancho Cucamonga,CA 91729
(909) 477-2770 FAX (909) 477-2772
Water Availability for Fire Protection
Project Information
(To be completed by Applicant-Please print or type. Provide ALL information to avoid delays)
Project Location:
Project Name:
Building Address: or Tract Map:
Nearest Cross Street: Distance to Nearest Cross Street: Feet
Property Owner:
Occupancy Classification(Use of Building):
Type of Building Construction in Accordance with Building Code: Type
Total Floor Area in Square Feet: Number of Stories:
Applicant Name: Representing:
Applicant Telephone: ( ) Applicant FAX: ( )
Applicant Signature: Date:
(Please Do Not Write Below This Line-Fire District Use Only)
Fire District Plan Review Number: FD-02-0642
1. Required Fire F1ow:1750 g.p.m.®20 p.s.i.minimum residual pressure per Table A-III-A-1
❑ The above fire flow includes 50%reduction for monitored automatic fire sprinkler system.
2. Public Fire Hydrants:
a. Distribution/Spacing: 400 ft.
3. Number of Private Fire Hydrants Required per Table A-III-B-1:
a. Distribution/Spacing:
4. Number of Fire Service Connections to Public Water Systems Required to Maintain Water
Supply Integrity for Backflow Prevention Devices:
5. Special Requirements Based on Location or Hazard:
Fire District Representative: Steven Locati Title:Fire Protection Planning Specialist
Signature: Exported on Word Processor Date: July 18,2002