HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-102 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 02-102
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW DRC2002-00264 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 348,590 SQUARE
FOOT INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE BUILDING ON 13.50 ACRES OF LAND
IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT (SUBAREA 6), LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 6TH STREET AND UTICA AVENUE AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —APN: 210-081-07.
A. Recitals.
1. Panattoni Development Co., LLC has filed an application forthe approval of Development
Review ORC2002-00264 for the development of 2 industrial warehouse buildings totaling 348,590
square feet on 13.50 acres of land within the Industrial Park District.
2. On the 23rd day of October 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 October 23, 2002, including written and oral staff reports, this
Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at the southwest comer of 6th Street,
and Utica Avenue; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is developed with various industrial
users; to the east across Utica Avenue are professional office uses (formerly General Dynamics
building); to the south are industrial uses; and to the west is vacant land; and
C. The application contemplates the construction of 2 industrial warehouse buildings
totaling 348,590 square feet; and
d. The proposed project, 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.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and
2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan; and.
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b. The design or improvements of the proposed project is consistent with the
Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and
C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
d. The design of the project is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage
and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
e. The proposed project is not likely to cause serious public health problems.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, togetherwith all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for
the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the
findings as follows:
a. That the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared
therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this
Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated Negative
Declaration with regard to the application.
b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant
environmental effects that will result if the project is approved, all significant effects have been
reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the project,which are listed
below as Conditions of Approval.
C. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources orthe habitat upon
which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning
Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of
adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-1-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
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) Berms shall be provided along 6th Street and Utica Avenue, which
undulate and have an average height of 3 feet (maximum slope not to
exceed 3.5:1).
2) No wall shall exceed an exposed height of 8 feet as viewed from
adjacent properties and street.
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3) No chain link fencing is permitted. The chain link fence shown on plans
along the west property line will be replaced with the same type of
wrought iron pilaster fence that is depicted along the south property
line.
4) Provide tables, chairs, and shade for outdoor employee eating areas.
5) Truck parking spaces shall be a minimum of 14 feet wide by 50 feet
deep.
Engineering Division
1) An in-lieu fee as contribution to the future undergrounding of the
existing overhead utilities(telecommunications and electrical,except for
66KV electrical) on the opposite side of 6th Street shall be paid to the
City prior to issuance of building permits. The fee shall be one half the
City adopted unit amount times the length from the centerline of Utica
Avenue to the west property line.
2) Install median landscaping on 6th Street from Utica Avenue to Haven
Avenue. The developer may request a reimbursement agreement to
recover the cost of off-site landscaping from future development as it
occurs on adjacent property(north and west). If the developer fails to
submit said reimbursement agreement within 6 months of the median
landscaping being accepted by the City, all rights of the developer to
reimbursement shall terminate.
3) Widen the west side of Utica Avenue to a total pavement width of 22
feet west of street centerline. Install public improvements including the
following on Utica Avenue; property line adjacent sidewalk, drive
approach, four 9500 Lumen HPSV streetlights, street trees in
accordance with the City street design guidelines and standards and as
shown in the Standard Conditions, R26(s)"NO STOPPING'signs and
other traffic signs and markings as required.
4) Install public improvements including the following on 6th Street;
curvilinear sidewalk, an access ramp at the southwest comer of the 6th
Street and Utica Avenue intersection; drive approach, four 9500 Lumen
HPSV street lights, street trees in accordance with the City street tree
design guidelines and standards and as shown in the Standard
Conditions, R26(s) "NO STOPPING' signs and other traffic signs and
markings as required.
5) Modify the existing 6th Street median nose as required. Protect
existing curbs and gutters or repair as needed.
6) The Winston Avenue public street shall end as a stub to a private
on-site tum around. Private tum around to be decorative pavement.
Install private sidewalk, street trees, streetlights, signage, striping,
transition construction details, and obtain prior approval for all by the
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City Engineer. Provide access easement for public use over the private
turn around. Protect or relocate existing street light(s) on Winston
Avenue as required.
Environmental Mitigation
Water
1) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall prepare a
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan that identifies BMPs to be
implemented during the period the site is under construction. BMPs
shall be identified on the grading plans for review and approval by the
City Engineer.
Air Qualit
1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)daily to reduce PM10 emissions,
in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
2) Utica Avenue and 6th Street shall be swept according to a schedule
established by the City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with
vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary depending upon the
time of year of construction.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed
25 mph to minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such episodes.
4) Chemical soil-stabilizers(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)shall be
applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for
96 hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions.
5) Contractor shall select the construction equipment used on-site based
on low-emission factors and high-energy efficiency. The construction
contractor shall ensure the construction grading plans include a
statement that all construction equipment will be tuned and maintained
in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
6) The contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel-powered
equipment where feasible.
7) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading
plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipmentwhen
not in use.
8) The Contractor shall use low VOC asphalt during the asphalt paving
portion of the project.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 02-102
DRC2002-00264— PANATTONI DEVELOPMENT CO., LLC
October 23, 2002
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF OCTOBER 2002.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Larry T."
iel, Chairman
ATTEST:
rad Bull e , Secretary
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 23rd day of October 2002, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MCNIEL, STEWART, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MANNERINO
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: DRC 2002-00264
This Mitigation Monitoring Program(MMP)has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed project. This program
has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are
implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components - This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and
the procedure necessary to ensure compliance.The mitigation measure conditions of approval
are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom
and when compliance will be reported.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring
progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon
recommendations by those responsible for the program.
Program Management - The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project
planner, assigned by the City Planner, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project
planner oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly
and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of the
conditions (mitigation) that relate to that department.
Procedures -The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants'fees, incurred by the City in
performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant.
2. A MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its
corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached
hereto. This procedure designates who will take action,what action will be taken and when,and
to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentation will
be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority for processing the
project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Mitigation Monitoring Program
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3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staff's is needed,as
determined by the project planner or responsible City department,to monitor specific mitigation
activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner.
4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the
completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each
measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific'phase of
development.
5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off
as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP
Reporting Form.
6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation
measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions.
An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible City department
and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after written
notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the
authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached
hereto is not occurring.The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to
hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented.
8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the
responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Development Department. The
Department shall require the applicant to post any necessary funds(or other forms of guarantee)
with the City. These funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff
time to monitor and report on the mitigation measure for the required period of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City
with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether
the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall
conform to the City s MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director prior
to the issuance of building permits.
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MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: DRC 2002-00264 Applicant: Panattoni Development Company, LLC
Initial Study Prepared by: Doug Fenn Date: September 26. 2002
Mitigation Measures No. Responsible
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verif ication Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance
Prior to issuance of grading permits,the applicant shall prepare a CP/CE C Review of Plans C 2/4
SWPPP that identifies BMPs to be Implemented during the period
the site is under construction. BMPs shall be identified on the
grading plans for review and approval by the City Engineer.
Air-Quality �' `_'.. 'rr.' ,.- ._ - - ,
The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent CP C Review of plans A/C 2
(approved by SCAOMD and RWOCB) dally to reduce PM,.
emission,In accordance with SCAOMD Rule 403.
Utica Avenue and 6th Street shall be swept according to a CP C Review of plans A/C 2
schedule established by the City to reduce PM,. emissions
associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary
depending upon time of year of construction. CP C Review of plans A/C 2
Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds
exceed 25 mph to minimize PM,emissions from the site during
such episodes.
Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAOMD and RWOCB) CP C Review of plans A/C 2
shall be applied to all Inactive construction areas that remain
inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,.emissions.
Contractor shall select the construction equipment based on CP B/C Review of plans A/C 2
low-emission factors and high-energy efficiency. The
construction contractor shall ensure the construction grading
plans include a statement that all construction equipment will be CP C Review of plans A/C 2
tuned and maintained In accordance with the manufacturer's
specifications. CP/CE B Review of plans C 2
Contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel-powered
equipment where feasible. CP/CE B/C Review of Plans C 2
The construction contractor shall ensure that construction
grading plans include a statement that work crews will shut off
equipment when not in use.
Contractor shall use low VOC asphalt during the asphalt paving
portions of the project.
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
:a
Responsible Person' , .. Monitoring Frequency. Method of Verification. � _ ': '-, Sanctions
CDD-Community Development Director A-With Each New Development A-On-site Inspection 1 -Withhold Recordation of Final Map
CP-City Planner or designee B-Prior To Construction B-Other Agency Permit/Approval 2-Withhold Grading or Building Permit
CE-City Engineer or designee C-Throughout Construction C-Plan Check 3-Withhold Certificate of Occupancy
SO-Building Official or designee D-On Completion I D-Separate Submittal(Reports/Studies/Plans) 4-Stop Work Order
PO-Police Captain or designee E—Operating 5-Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC-Fire Chief or designee 6-Revoke CUP
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: DRC2002-00264
SUBJECT: 348,590 SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUTION BUILDING
APPLICANT: PANATTONI DEVELOPMENT CO., LLC
LOCATION: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 6TH STREET AND UTICA 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—
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. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 02-102, Standard
Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The
sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities
and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
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, and
Development Code regulations.
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2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all
Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code
and State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall
be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Division to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to
occupancy.
4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or
approved use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development
Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in
effect at the time of building permit issuance.
7. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and
approved by the City Planner and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of
building permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of
shielding so as not to adversely affect adjacent properties.
8. Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations,
and the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval
prior to the issuance of building permits.
9. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall
be located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of
concrete or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City
Planner. For single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in
underground vaults.
10. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
11. 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.
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.
2. For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main
building colors.
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E. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space
abuts a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of
11 feet wide.
2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb).
3. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be
provided throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open
spaces/plazas/recreational uses.
4. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles,
entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards.
5. Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the City Planner, City Engineer, and
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of building
permits. For residential development, private gated entrances shall provide adequate turn-
around space in front of the gate and a separate visitor lane with call box to avoid cars
stacking into the public right-of-way.
6. Handicap accessible stalls shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or
more parking stalls. Designate two percent or one stall; whichever is greater, of the total
number of stalls for use by the handicapped.
7. Motorcycle parking area shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more
parking stalls. Developments with over 100 parking stalls shall provide motorcycle parking at
the rate of one percent. The area for motorcycle parking shall be a minimum of 56 square
feet.
F. Trip Reduction
1. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided in all commercial, office, industrial, and multifamily
residential projects of more than 10 units. Minimum spaces equal to five percent of the
required automobile parking spaces or three bicycle storage spaces, whichever is greater.
After the first 50 bicycle storage spaces are provided, additional storage spaces required are
2.5 percent of the required automobile parking spaces. Warehouse distribution uses shall
provide bicycle storage spaces at a rate of 2.5 percent of the required automobile parking
spaces with a minimum of a 3-bike rack. In no case shall the total number of bicycle parking
spaces required exceed 100. Where this results in a fraction of 0.5 or greater, the number
shall be rounded off to the higher whole number.
2. Carpool and vanpool designated off-street parking close to the building shall be provided for
commercial, office, and industrial facilities at the rate of 10 percent of the total parking area.
If covered, the vertical clearance shall be no less than 9 feet.
3. Shower facilities accessible to both men and women shall be provided for persons walking or
bicycling to work for each project which meets the following thresholds:
Commercial: 250,000 square feet
Industrial: 325,000 square feet
Office: 125,000 square feet
Hotels and Motels: 250 rooms
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G. 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. A minimum of 20% of trees planted within industrial projects, and a minimum of 30% within
commercial and office projects, shall be specimen size trees -24-inch box or larger.
3. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three
parking stalls.
4. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of
one tree per 30 linear feet of building.
5. 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.
6. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be
included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and
approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be
required by the Engineering Division.
7. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees,
meandering sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required
along 6th Street and Utica Avenue.
8. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on
the perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
9. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,
the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
10. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
H. Signs
1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this
approval. Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance
and shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to
installation of any signs.
I. Environmental
1. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of
implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required
to post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the City Planner in the
amount of $719.00 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.
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J. 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 ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
K. Street Improvements
1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Street Name Curb& A.C. Side. Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike Other
Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail
6th Street X X c X X X a
Utica Avenue X X 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.
2. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety
lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered
Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security
shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and
the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street
improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of building permits,
whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a
construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any
other permits required.
C. 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 J_
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.
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e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A
cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be
refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be
installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan
check.
3. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in _/_J_
accordance with the City's street tree program.
4. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The
completed legend and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street
improvement plans. Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those
areas shall be per the public landscape improvement plans.
The City Engineer reserves the right to adjust tree species based upon field conditions and
other variables. For additional information, contact Laura Bonaccorsi at extension 4023.
Min.
Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Grow Spacing Size' City.
Space
Brachychiton 25 feet 15
Utica Avenue Po ulneus Bottle Tree 5 feet O.C. al.
Magnolia
Grandiflora Saint 20 feet 15
6th Street Mary NCN 3 feet O.C. gal.
'TREES SHALL BE 15-GALLON SIZE UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED.
Construction Notes for Street Trees:
1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans.
2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be
furnished to the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may
require backfill soil amendments, as determined by the City inspector.
3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Division.
4) Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only.
5. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with
adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project
intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or
industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required.
L. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A separate set of landscape and irrigation plans per Engineering Public Works Standards
shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to final map approval or
issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. The following landscaped parkways,
medians, paseos, easements, trails or other areas shall be annexed into the Landscape
Maintenance District: 6th Street median.
2. Public landscape areas are required to incorporate substantial areas (per median island
master plan) of mortared cobble or other acceptable non-irrigated surfaces.
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3. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of
building permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
4. All required public landscaping and irrigation systems shall be continuously maintained by the
developer until accepted by the City.
5. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective
Beautification Master Plan: 6th Street.
M. 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.
N. General Requirements and Approvals
1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for
all new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to
building permit issuance if no map is involved.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
O. Security Lighting
1. All parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power.
These areas should be lighted from sunset to sunrise and on photo sensored cell.
2. All buildings shall have minimal security lighting to eliminate dark areas around the buildings,
with direct lighting to be provided by all entryways. Lighting shall be consistent around the
entire development.
P. Security Hardware
1. 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.
2. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices.
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Q. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for
nighttime visibility.
2. Developer shall paint roof top numbers on one or more roofs of this development. They shall
be a minimum of three feet in length and two feet in width and of contrasting color to
background. The stencils for this purpose are on loan at the Rancho Cucamonga Police
Department.
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
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMENTS
FD PLAN REVIEW#: FD-02-0675-A
PROJECT#: DRC2002-00264
PROJECT NAME: Panattoni Development
DATE: September 18, 2002
PLAN TYPE: Commercial/Industrial
APPLICANT NAME: Panattoni Development
OCCUPANCY CLASS: Group 6 or S
FLOOR AREA (S): 348,390 s.f.
TYPE CONSTRUCTION: Type V-N Fully Sprinklered
FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEM REQUIRED: ESFR Automatic Fire Sprinkler
LOCATION: SWC 6 and Utica
FD REVIEW BY: Steve Locati, Fire Protection Planning Specialist
PLANNER: Doug Fenn
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMENTS APPLY TO YOUR
PROJECT. THOSE PORTIONS OF THE PLANS COVERED BY COMMENTS IN
SECTIONS "A" THROUGH "E"ARE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AS NOTED.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2770, EXT.
3009, TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING:
Completion Date
PLEASE CONSIDER THIS PROJECT INCOMPLETE UNTIL ITEMS IN SECTIONS "A"
THROUGH "E" ARE CORRECTED OR ADDRESSED
A. Outstanding Fire District Issues Affecting Approval of Project- Incompleteness Comments
1. There are no outstanding Fire District "incompleteness" items for this project. Any
conditions, comments, or corrections are technical in nature and shall be addressed
prior to issuance of required permits or a certificate of occupancy as indicated.
B. Fire District Fees
1. No Fees Due: All fees due at this time have been paid.
C. Community Facilities Districts Annexation
1. There are no Fire District annexation issues for this project.
D. Available Water Supply Complete as Alternate Method will be required
1. Inadequate Fire Flow: Inadequate fire flow is available for this project as submitted. Changes
to the preliminary design including the following possibilities must be considered:
a. Installation of approved on-site water supply, i.e., water storage tanks.
b. Installation of an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
c. Reduction is the floor area of the proposed project.
d. Increase in the type of construction, i.e., Non-rated to one-hour, etc.
2. There are no Fire District water supply or fire flow issues for this project based on one
of the following:
a. The required verification of available water supply has been received. The Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Protection District Water Availability for Fire Protection Form has
been completed by the Water District and submitted to the Fire Safety Division; or
b. The project does not require proof of available water supply or additional fire flow.
E. Fire Access Issues
1. There are no outstanding "incompleteness" items related to FD access for this project. For
outstanding technical issues see Section "GR-4" below.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - Informational, Procedural, Technical, or
Operational and Must be Included, Corrected or Completed As Noted
GR-1 General Requirements for Public and Private Water Supply
1. 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. No portion of the exterior wall shall be located more than 150-feet from
an approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs or dead-end roadways the distance shall
not exceed 100-feet.
b. Fire hydrants are to be located as follows:
1. At the entrance(s)to a project from the existing public roadways. This includes
subdivisions and industrial parks.
2. At intersections.
3. On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible.
4. Shall not be located in the "bulb" of a cul-de-sac.
5. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs.
6. The location of fire hydrants is based upon the operational needs of the Fire
District to control a fire.
7. Fire hydrants shall be located a minimum of forty(40) feet from any building.
Contact the Fire Safety Division 909 477-2770
2. Minimum Fire Flow: The required fire flow for this project is 4000 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"
attachment for required verification of fire flow availability for the proposed project. Contact
the Fire Safety Division (909)477-2770
3. 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. Contact the Fire Safety Division (909)477-2770
4. 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.
GR-2 Private (On-Site)Water and/or Fire Sprinkler Underground Plans for Fire Protection
1. 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. Contact the Fire Safety
Division (909) 477-2770
2. Number of Fire Hydrants: Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire flow
or fraction thereof, subject to spacing and distribution requirements. Contact the Fire Safety
Division (909)477-2770
3. 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. Contact the Fire
Safety Division (909)477-2770
GR-3 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems-Technical Comments
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. Commercial or industrial structures greater than 7,500 square feet
Contact the Fire Safety Division (909)477-2770
GR-4 Fire District Site Access-Technical Comments
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. 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.
3. Access Doorways: In addition to any exterior opening required by the Building or Fire
approved doorways, accessible without the use of a ladder, shall be provided as follows:
a. In buildings without high-piled storage, one or more approved access doors
shall be provided in150 lineal feet or major fraction thereof along the exterior
wall that faces required access roadways or walkways.
b. In buildings with high-piled storage one or more approved access doors shall
be provided in each 100 lineal feet or major fraction thereof, of the exterior wall
that faces required access roadways.
4. Access Walkways: Approved access walkways shall be provided from the fire
apparatus access road to all required exterior building openings.
5. 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.
e. Gates on Commercial/Industrial facilities may be manually operated.
f. After project approval the applicant shall contact the Fire Safety Division for
complete standard.
Contact the Fire Safety Division 909 477-2770
6. Fire Lane Identification: All required fire lanes shall be identified by red curbing and
signage. A drawing of the proposed signage that meets the minimum Fire District
standards shall be submitted to and approved. Contact the Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District at(909)477-2770 for a copy of the FD Fire Lanes standard.
GR-10 Hazard Control Permits-Technical Comments
The below indicated permit requirements are based on those permits commonly associated
with the projects operations or building construction. As noted below Special Permits may be
required, dependent upon approved use(s) the applicant must contact the Fire Safety Division
for specific information:
Note: Carefully review the items below. There may be significant impact on the
proposed project. Italicized text indicates a Rancho Cucamonga amendment.
1. General Use Permit shall be required for any activity or operation not specifically
described below, which in the judgment of the Fire Chief is likely to produce conditions
that may be hazardous to life or property.
2. Operate a place of public assembly.
3. 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, slows or restricts
Fire District response.
4. Operate a repair garage (Motor Vehicle H-4).
5. Flammable finishes.
6. Spraying or dipping operations, spray booths, dip tanks, electrostatic apparatus,
automobile undercoating, powder coating, and organic peroxides and dual component
coatings (per booth fee).
7. Operate a mechanical refrigeration system (over 200-pounds of refrigerant).
8. Operate dust-producing processes and operations.
9. Flammable and combustible liquid (storage, handling, and/or use). Storage of
flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground storage tanks is prohibited
by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Code
10. High piled combustible storage.
11. Pallets. Idle storage, handling, repair, or manufacturing of combustible pallets in
excess of 100 units at any one site.
12. Liquefied petroleum gas (storage, handling, use or transport, exceeding 100 gallons).
On a scaled site plan show the location of the proposed tank and the occupancy or
use of all buildings within a h mile radius. Storage exceeding 100 gallons aggregate
capacity is not permitted within %z miles of any residential area.
13. Hot work operations (welding and cutting operations in any occupancy).
14. Compressed natural gas. Bulk storage is not permitted within a % radius of any
residential area. Bulk storage in non-residential areas shall not exceed 183,000 cubic
feet aggregate capacity. Contact the Fire Safety Division of additional information.
15. Battery system—To install or operate lead-acid batteries over 100-gallon capacity.
16. Candles and open flame in public assembly.
17. Cryogenics. Flammable cryogenics are not permitted to be stored, dispensed, or used.
Contact the Fire Safety Division for additional information.
18. Dry cleaning plant.
19. Motor vehicle fuel-dispensing operation.
20. Tire storage—Open area used to store more than 1,000 cubic feet of tires.
21. Wood products—Store more than 200 cubic feet of chips, lumber, plywood, or
hogged material.
22. Other:
GR-11 Hazardous Materials—Compliance with Disclosure and Reporting Regulations
The San Bernardino County Fire Department shall review your Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan for compliance with minimum standards. Contact the San
Bernardino County Fire, Hazardous Materials Division at (909) 387-8400 for forms and
assistance. The County Fire Department is the Cal/EPA Certified Unified Program Agency
(CUPA) for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. Certificate of Occupancy Restrictions: If the facility is a NEW business, a Certificate
of Occupancy issued by Building and Safety will not be finalized until the San
Bernardino County Fire Department reviews your Business Emergency/Contingency
Plan. California Government Code, Section 65850.2 prohibits the City from issuing a
final Certificate of Occupancy unless the applicant has met or is meeting specific
hazardous material disclosure requirements. A Risk Management Program (RMP)
may also be required if regulated substances are to be used or stored at the new
facility. Contact County Fire, Hazardous Materials Division at (909) 387-8400 for forms
and assistance.
2. Rental or Lease Properties: Any business that operates on rented or leased
property, and is required to submit a Plan, is required to submit a notice to the owner
of the property in writing stating that the business is subject to the Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan mandates, and has complied with the provision, and
must provide a copy of the Plan to the property owner within 5 working days after
receiving a request from the owner.
3. Fire District Code Adoption: The Fire Code adopted by the Fire District has a
provision requiring collection of information regarding hazardous materials at facilities
for purposes of Fire Code implementation and emergency response.
GR-12 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; Health and
Safety Code; Public Resources Code;and RCFPD Ordinances FD15 and FD32,Guidelines
and Standards.
NOTE: In addition to the fees due at this time please note that separate plan check fees for
tenant improvements,fire protection systems and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed
at time of submittal of plans.
GR-14 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 the Fire Safety Division at
(909)477-2770 for assistance.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMIT- For Each Development Phase
1. Fire District Site Access Plan: 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.
Contact the Fire Safety Division at 909 477-2770 for assistance.
2. 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.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS- Complete the following:
1. 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."Contact the Fire Safety
Division (909)477-2770
2. Private Fire Hydrants/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. Contact Building and
Safety/Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713.
3. 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 show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-
foot radius of the project. Contact the Fire Safety Division (909)477-2770
4. 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. Contact Water District to schedule testing.
5. Building Use Letter-Required Letter: Prior to the issuance of any building permits,the
applicant shall submit a detailed letter of intended use for each building on-site to the Fire
District for review and approval. A form that may be used to meet this requirement is attached
at the end of the Fire District comments. Contact the Fire Safety Division (909)477-2770
6. 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.
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION- Complete the following:
1. Hydrant Markers: 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. Contact Building and Safety/Fire Construction Services (909)477-2713.
2. Private Fire Hydrants- 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.
3. Fire Sprinkler System- 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. Contact
Building and Safety/Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713.
4. Fire Sprinkler System- 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. Contact Building and Safety/Fire Construction Services (909)
477-2713.
5. Sprinkler Monitoring:The fire sprinkler system monitoring system shall be installed,
tested, and operational immediately following the completion of the fire sprinkler
system. Monitoring is required with 20 sprinklers in Group I Occupancies, or 100 or
more sprinklers in all other Occupancies. Contact Building and Safety/Fire
Construction Services (909)477-2713.
6. 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
7. 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. Contact
Building and Safety/Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713 for inspection.
8. 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. Contact the Fire Safety Division (909)477-2770
9. 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. Contact Building and Safety/Fire Construction Services (909)477-
2713.
10. Address-Other Than Single-family: New buildings other than single-family dwellings
shall post the address with minimum 8-inch numbers on contrasting background,visible
from the street and electrically illuminated during periods of darkness. When the building
setback exceeds 200 feet from the public street an additional non-illuminated 6-inch
minimum number address shall be provided at the property entrance. Contact Building
and Safety/Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713.
11. High-pile Combustible Storage-Permit:The applicant is required to obtain a Fire
District Permit for Storage of High-pile Combustible material. Contact the Fire Safety
Division (909)477-2770
12. High-pile Combustible Storage- Plans: The applicant shall submit plans for the storage
arrangement to Fire Construction Services.The applicant shall submit detailed plans and
a Commodity Analysis report to Fire Construction Services for approval. If the occupancy
classification for the building is designated as Group S, Division 2,commodities stored
shall be limited to light hazard classification only. Contact Building and Safety/Fire
Construction Services (909) 477-2713.
13. Business Emergency/Contingency Plan: The applicant shall submit a Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan for emergency release or threatened release of
hazardous materials and wastes or provide a letter of exemption. Contact the County
Fire Department, Hazardous Materials/Emergency Response and Enforcement
Division at (909) 387-8400.
14. Submittal to the Fire District: Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy a copy
of the County Fire Department approved Business Emergency/Contingency Plan -
New Business (Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventory) shall be
submitted to the Fire District. In some cases additional information that is not in the
Business Emergency/Contingency Plan may be required in order to support local fire
prevention and emergency response programs. Contact Fire Safety Division (909)
477-2770.
15. Required County Permits: The applicant shall be required to apply for one or more of
the following: Hazardous Materials Handler Permit, a Hazardous Waste Generator
Permit, an Aboveground Storage Tank Permit, and/or an Underground Storage Tank
Permit. Contact the County Fire Department, Hazardous Materials Division/Fire
Services Section at (909) 387-3080.
16. Risk Management Plan: The applicant must demonstrate that the facility has met or
is meeting all Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements if regulated substances are
to be handled at the facility. Contact the County Fire Department, Hazardous
Materials/Emergency Response and Enforcement Division at (909) 387-8400.
17. Fire District Confidential Business Occupancy Information: The applicant shall
complete the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District "Confidential Business Occupancy
Information" Form and submit to the Fire Safety Division. This form provides contact
information for Fire District use in the event of an emergency at the subject building or
property. Contact Fire Safety Division (909)477-2770
Fire District Standard Conditions-Template
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