HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-171 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 03-171
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP NO. SUBTT16612, A ONE-LOT SUBDIVISION FOR CONDOMINIUM
PURPOSES ON 18.48 ACRES OF LAND IN THE MIXED-USE/MEDIUM
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (8-14 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) OF THE
VICTORIA ARBORS VILLAGE OF THE VICTORIA PLANNED COMMUNITY,
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DAY CREEK BOULEVARD
AND CHURCH STREET, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF
—APN: 0227-201-37, 40, AND PORTION OF 41.
A. Recitals.
1. Charles Joseph Associates filed an application on behalf of D.R. Horton for the approval
of Tentative Tract Map No. SUBTT16612, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in
this Resolution, the subject Tentative Tract Map request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 12th day of November 2003, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved bythe Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on November 12, 2003, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at the southeast comer of Day Creek
Boulevard and Church Street with a street frontage of approximately 800 feet along Day Creek
Boulevard and approximately 820 feet along Church Street, and is presently vacant land; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is single-family homes under
construction, the property to the south consists of vacant land in the Mixed Use/High Residential
District, the property to the east is vacant land in the Mixed Use/Medium-High residential, and the
property to the west is the Southern California Edison Utility Corridor; and
C. The Tentative Tract Map contains one-lot for Condominium purposes; and
d. The proposed project is subject to noise levels in excess of 65 CNEL along both
Day Creek Boulevard and Church Street,which can be mitigated to acceptable levels as described in
the Noise Study prepared for the project; and
e. The project will generate traffic trips which can be accommodated through public
street improvements and modifications made to the public streets on the boundary of the project;
and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 03-171
SUBTT16612 —CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES/D.R. HORTON
November 12, 2003
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f. The project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designation and the
Victoria Arbors Village Master Plan and Design Guidelines of the Victoria Community Plan Land Use
District, of Mixed Use/Medium Residential, which were approved by the City Council on December
20, 2000; and
g. The proposed project conforms to the standards and regulations of the
Development Code, as well as the Victoria Community Plan, in terms of setbacks, building
separation, parking, and provision of recreational amenities as noted in the Staff Report and Exhibits
attached thereto; and,
h. The proposed project and the intended use, together with all Conditions of
Approval, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to
properties or improvements adjacent to the site.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. That the tentative tract is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code,and
any applicable specific plans; and
b. The design or improvements of the tentative tract is consistent with the General
Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
d. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
e. The tentative tract is not likely to cause serious public health problems; and
f. The design of the tentative tract will not conflict with any easement acquired by the
public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed
subdivision.
4. On July 7, 1999, the City Council certified the Environmental Impact Report (State
Clearinghouse No. 98041137) as adequate and complete. On December 20,2000, the City Council
adopted Facts and Findings and Overriding Considerations for approving the Victoria Arbors Land
Use entitlements. On March 21, 2001, the City Council approved an addendum to the EIR (State
Clearing House No. 98041137) for approving the Victoria Arbors Master Plan and the Tentative
Tract. Based on the Initial Study prepared by the City's Environmental Consultant, LSA Associates,
Inc., it was determined that the project as described above is within the scope of the certified EIR
and the Addendum. Further it was determined that none of the elements set forth in Public
Resources Code Section 21166 or Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines (CEQA) exists and therefore no subsequent or supplemental Environmental Impact
Report or Mitigated Negative Declaration is required to be prepared.
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 COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 03-171
SUBTT16612 —CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES/D.R. HORTON
November 12, 2003
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Planning Division
1) The developer shall display in the sales office a map, a model, or in a
format approved by the City Planner, that shows and informs the
prospective homebuyer of all surrounding land uses, prior to Planning
Division approval of the sales office.
2) All conditions of approval per Planning Commission Resolution
No. 01-25 for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT15974, shall apply.
3) All conditions of approval per Planning Commission Resolution
No. 01-23 and 03-54 for Development Review DR01-04 shall apply.
4) The developer shall provide each prospective buyer with written notice
of the nearby winery. The written notice must disclose the uses and
operation of the winery and in a format as approved by the City Planner,
prior to issuance of building permits.
5) Provide conduit to connect to the street and pre-wire houses/buildings
for fiber-optic use (minimum Category 5 and RG-6), prior to release of
occupancy. Plans shall be submitted for City Planner review and
approval, prior to the issuance of building permits.
6) The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of
the Victoria Gardens Regional Center and Cultural Arts Center. The
standard format for the written notice shall be submitted to the City
Planner for review and approval, prior to issuance of building permits.
7) The developer is required to construct a Bus Shelter on the Day Creek
Boulevard of the project frontage. Placement shall be coordinated with
Omnitrans to determine proper bus stop location. The design of the
structure shall be complimentary to the architectural style of the project
and is subject to City Planner approval, prior to the issuance of building
permits.
Engineering Division
1) Provide a minimum of 3-inch conduit for future fiber optic use on all
streets with connection through the parkway to each lot or parcel.
Submit the size, placement, location, and the provider of the conduit for
City Engineer review and approval, prior to issuance of grading permits
or final map approval, whichever occurs first.
2) All pertinent conditions of approval of Planning Commission Resolution
No. 01-24 for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT15641, Planning Commission
Resolution No. 01-25 for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT15974, and the
Victoria Arbors Development Agreement, shall apply.
3) The Traffic Impact Analysis fair share traffic mitigation for
improvements within the City shall be accomplished though the City's
established Transportation Fee Program. The traffic fee shall be
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 03-171
SUBTT16612 — CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES/D.R. HORTON
November 12, 2003
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proportionally paid, prior to each final map recordation. Fair share
amount for SUBTT16612/DRC2003-00638 is $15,187.40.
4) Day Creek Boulevard shall be improved and/or maintained in
accordance with the City's"Major Divided Arterial"standards including,
but not limited to curb, gutter, sidewalk, streetlights, street trees,
driveways, signing, and striping.
5) Church Street shall be improved in accordance with the City's
"Secondary" standards including, but not limited to, curb, gutter,
sidewalk, streetlights, street trees, driveways, signing, and striping.
6) All drive accesses shall be considered private drive aisles. Drive aisle
dimensions are subject to Fire Department requirements.
7) No pavers will be permitted within the public street right-of-way at either
entrance.
8) The design at the intersection of the extension of North Main Street and
Day Creek Boulevard at the traffic signal locations shall be a street type
entrance with curb returns.
9) The traffic signal equipment shall be protected, modified, and relocated
as required. A traffic signal easement shall be required. Concrete
pavers may be constructed within the loop detection area. All work
shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
10) Provide a catch basin upstream from the driveway entrance at Day
Creek Boulevard to eliminate cross-gutters.
11) Street trees shall be planted per the City's Street Tree Requirement and
Policy.
12) Process a subdivision or lot line adjustment, to be recorded, prior to the
issuance of building permits.
13) A reciprocal joint use access easement shall be required with the
property to the south.
14) North Main Street intersection with Day Creek Boulevard shall be
improved in accordance with the City's "Collector" standard (44 feet
curb-to-curb).
15) The eastbound left-tum lane on North Main Street private drive aisle
shall be a minimum 100 feet in length.
16) A storm drain manhole shall be required at the private/public
connection to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 03-171
SUBTT16612 —CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES/D.R. HORTON
November 12, 2003
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17) The Bus Shelter on Day Creek Boulevard shall be constructed outside
of the public right-of-way and maintained by the Homeowners'
Association.
Environmental Mitigation
1) The applicant shall implement all pertinent mitigation measures
adopted in the Master Environmental Impact Report Victoria Arbors
Master Plan as covered by the Environmental Impact Report as
certified by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The
project shall comply with the Mitigation Monitoring Program contained in
the"Final Environmental Impact Report Victoria Arbors Village SCH No.
98041137" except for Mitigation Measures 4.7.3A, 4.7.36 and 4.7.3D.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2003.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Rich Macias, Chairman
ATTEST•
Brad Bull , ecretary
1, 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 12th day of December 2003, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, McNIEL, McPHAIL, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: SUBTT16612
SUBJECT: TENTATIVE TRACT 16612
APPLICANT: CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES/D.R. HORTON
LOCATION: SOUTHWEST CORNER DAY CREEK BOULEVARD AND CHURCH STREET
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 Dace
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its
agents,officers,or employees, because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to
relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may,at its sole
discretion,participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. Approval of Tentative Tract No. 16612 is granted subject to the approval of Variance
DRC2003-00985 .
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, Development Code
regulations, the Victoria Arbors Master Plan and Design Guidelines.
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.
SC-10-03 1
Project No. SUBTT16612
Completion Date
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 —J--J—
other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
7. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the
Homeowners'Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering Divisions
and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or prior to the
issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shall be provided to the
City Engineer. The Homeowners' Association shall submit to the Planning Division a list of the
name and address of their officers on or before January 1 of each and every year and whenever
said information changes.
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.
D. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. The Covenants,Conditions and Restrictions shall restrict the storage of recreational vehicles on
this site unless they are the principal source of transportation for the owner and prohibit parking
on interior circulation aisles other than in designated visitor parking areas.
E. Trip Reduction
1. Transit improvements such as bus shelters, bus pullouts, and bus pads shall be provided. Bus
shelters shall also include an adjoining bike rack(minimum 3 capacity) on a concrete pad. Bus
shelter shall be located outside public right-of-way and shall be privately maintained.
F. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in
the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior
final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. 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.
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Project No.SUBTT16612
Completion Date
3. 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.
4. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,the
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division.
5. 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.
G. Environmental
1. A final acoustical report shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits. The final report shall discuss the level of interior noise attenuation
to below 45 CNEL, the building materials and construction techniques provided, and if
appropriate,verify the adequacy of the mitigation measures. The building plans will be checked
for conformance with the mitigation measures contained in the final report.
2. The applicant shall submit certification from an acoustical engineer that all recommendations of
the acoustical report were implemented in construction,including measurements of interior and
exterior noise levels to document compliance with City standards. Certification shall be
submitted to the Building&Safety Division prior to final occupancy release of the affected homes.
3. 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 maybe used by the Cityto
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.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
H. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from
street centerline):
varies total feet on North Main Street intersection
2. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
3. Reciprocal access easements shall be provided ensuring access to all parcels by CC&Rs or by
deeds and shall be recorded concurrently with the map or prior to the issuance of building
permits, where no map is involved.
4. Reciprocal parking agreements for all parcels and maintenance agreements ensuring joint —i--/—
maintenance of all common roads, drives, or parking areas shall be provided by CC & R's or
deeds and shall be recorded prior to, or concurrent with, the final parcel map.
5. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on the
final map.
6. Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-way shall be
dedicated to the City.
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Project No.SUBTT16612
Completion Date
I. Street Improvements
1. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb& AC. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
Day Creek Boulevard x x x x x
Church Street x x x x x
2. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the C ity's street tree program.
3. 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 the Project Engineer.
Min.
Grow
Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Space Spacing Size* oty.
Church Street Magnolia grandiflora NCN 8' 30'oc 15-gal Fill
p.a.8'or greater 'Samuel Sommer in
p.a. less than 8' Magnolia grandiflora NCN 3' 20'oc 15-gal
'St. Mary'
background Geijera parviflora Australian Willow 5- 20'oc 15-gal
Day Creek Blvd. Washingtonia Mexican Fan Palm 4' 25'oc 15'min
street tree robusta staggered B.T.H.or
Min.of 5'away from rows on match
streetlight alternate est.
sides of heights
walk
street tree Pyrus callerana NCN 4' 25'oc 15-gal
'Aristocrat' staggered matched
rows on standard
alternate
sides of
walk
informal
background Gejera parvifolia Australian Willow 5' 20'oc 15-gal
'TREES SHALL BE 15-GALLON SIZE UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED.
Construction Notes for Street Trees:
1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans.
2) Prior to the commencement of any planting,an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to
the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil
amendments, as determined by the City inspector.
3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Division.
4) Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only.
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Project No.SUBTT16612
Completion Date
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.
J. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of building
permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
2. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective
Beautification Master Plan Day Creek Boulevard.
K. 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. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the
property from adjacent areas.
3. Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drain pipe measured
from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk.
L. 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(CCW D),Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from
the CCW D 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.
M. General Requirements and Approvals
1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City,covering the estimated operating costs for all
new streetlights for the first six months of operation,prior to final map approval or prior to building
permit issuance if no map is involved.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING
SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
SEE ATTACHED
SC-10-03 5
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DISTRICT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
DRC2003-00638 Charles Joseph and
PROJECT/FILE #: SUBTT16612 APPLICANT NAME: Associates
PROJECT NAME: DR Horton MFR OCCUPANCY CLASS: Group R-1
LOCATION: Day Creek and Church FLOOR AREA(S): Approx. 6,000
DATE: August 26, 2003 TYPE CONSTRUCTION: Type V-N
PLAN TYPE: MFR FD REVIEW BY: Moises Eskenazi
PLANNER: Debra Meier
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DISTRICT- STANDARD CONDITIONS, general, Procedural,
and Technical requirements applicable to the above project.
FSC-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 multi-family residential is 400-feet. No portion of the
exterior wall shall be located more than 200-feet from an approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs the
distance shall not exceed 150-feet.
b. Fire hydrants are to be located:
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. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs.
5. The location of fire hydrants is based upon the operational needs of the Fire District to control a fire.
6. Fire hydrants shall be located a minimum of forty-feet (40')from any building.
2. Minimum Fire Flow with Automatic Fire Sprinklers: The required minimum fire flow for this project is 2000
gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20 pounds per square inch. This flow reflects a 50
percent reduction for the installation of an approved automatic fire sprinkler system with central station
monitoring. This requirement is made in accordance with Fire Code Appendix III-A, as amended, and Fire
District Ordinances and Standards.
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 Construction
Services (909)477-2713
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.
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FSC-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
Construction Services (909)477-2713
2. Number of Fire Hydrants: Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction thereof,
subject to standard spacing and distribution requirements. Contact the Fire Construction Services (909)477-
2713
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 Construction Services (909)477-2713
FSC-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. All structures that do not meet Fire District access requirements (See Fire Access)
b. When required fire flow cannot be provided due to inadequate flow or pressure.
Contact the Fire Construction Services (909)477-2713
2. 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 Contact the Fire Construction Services(909)
477-2713
FSC-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. Private Roadways and Fire Lanes:The minimum specifications for private fire district access roadways are:
a. The minimum unobstructed width is 26-feet.
b. The inside turn radius shall be 20-feet.
C. The outside turn radius shall be not less than 50-feet.
d. The minimum radius for cul-de-sacs is 45-feet.
C. The minimum vertical clearance is 14 feet, 6 inches.
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f. At any private entry median,the minimum width of traffic lanes shall be 20-feet.
g. The angle of departure and approach shall not exceed 9 degrees or 20 percent.
h. The maximum grade of the driving surface shall not exceed 12%.
i. Support a minimum load of 70,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW).
4. 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 Construction Services 909 477-2713
5. Restricted Residential Access Mitigation: The installation of gates and restricted access to residential
developments may necessitate installation of approved automatic fire sprinkler systems. This condition applies to
projects in the designated Hazardous Fire Area,when the Fire District determines that gates, other means of
restricting access or conditions delaying response exists. Contact the Fire Construction Services (909) 477-
2713
6. Restricted Residential Access: Gated or access for all residential development shall comply with the following:
a. All automatic gates shall be provided with a Fire District approved,compatible traffic pre-emption device.
Approved devices are available from Opticom (3M), Fire Strobe 2000(Access Products Inc.), and Tomar
Electronics. Devices shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and specifications.
b. A Knox Rapid Entry System Key Box is required to be installed adjacent to each gate in a Fire District
approved location.The box shall be mounted where it is clearly visible and access is unobstructed.
C. Vehicle access gates shall be provided with an approved Fire District Knox Key Switch.
d. The key switch shall be located immediately adjacent to the Knox Box for use in the event that the traffic
pre-emption device fails to operate.
C. The gate shall remain in the open position for not less than 20-minutes and shall automatically reset.
Contact Building and Safety/Fire Construction Services 909 477-2713 for inspection.
7. 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. Contact the Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713
8. 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.
9. Mitigate or Correct Access Problems: Amend the proposed site access to accommodate Fire District
emergency vehicle access or provide Fire District approved mitigation. Any proposed mitigation measures are
subject to the approval of the Fire District and other agencies having jurisdiction. Contact the Fire Construction
Services (909) 477-2713
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FSC-5 Fire Alarm System—Not Required when building is sprinklered
1. Required Installation: An automatic fire alarm (and detection) system is required by RCFPD Ordinance 15,
based on use or floor area, or by another adopted code or standard. Refer to Ordinance 15 and/or the California
Fire Code for specific requirements.
2. Remodel and Changes: Prior to any remodel, modification, additions, or exchange of devices, Fire District
approval and a permit are required. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services.
FSC-6 Plan Submittal Required Notice
Required plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 2000/2001 Building,
Fire, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes; 1999 Electrical Code; Health and Safety Code; Public Resources
Code; and RCFPD Ordinances FD15 and FD39, 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.
FSC-7 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 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
Construction Services (909)477-2713
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 Construction
Services(909)477-2713
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.
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 goad condition by the property owner. Contact Building and
Safety/Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713.
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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
Construction Services .
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. Residential Occupant Notification: Group R, Division 1 Occupancies provided with an approved automatic
fire sprinkler system shall have an approved means of occupant notification. Occupant notification shall result
from the actuation of any water-flow device or manual fire alarm box.The system shall notify all occupants
simultaneously.
7. Fire Alarm System: Plans for the fire alarm system shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services for review
and approval. No work is allowed without a Fire District permit. Contact Building and Safety/Fire Construction
Services (909) 477-2713.
8. 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.
9. Restricted Residential Access: Gated or access for all residential development, exceeding two (2) residences,
shall comply with the following:
a. All access gates shall be automatic opening.
b. All automatic gates shall be provided with a Fire District approved, compatible traffic pre-emption device.
Approved devices are available from Opticom (310), Fire Strobe 2000 (Access Products Inc.), and Tomar
Electronics. Devices shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and specifications.
C. Installation of a Knox Rapid Entry System Key Box is required to be installed adjacent to each gate in an
approved location.
d. Vehicle access gates shall be provided with an approved Fire District Knox Key Switch.
e. The key switch shall be located in an approved location where clearly visible and readily accessible.
£ The gate shall remain in the open position for not less than 20-minutes and shall automatically reset.
g. Fire Access only gates may be manually operated when approved by the Fire Safety Division.
h. Contact the Fire Construction Services at (909)477-2713,for specific details and ordering information.
i. Contact Building and Safety/Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713 for inspection.
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10.Site Directory: A building or site directory shall be provided,as noted below:
a. Lighted directory within 20-feet of each primary entrance to the site. The site directory shall be
constructed, located, and installed in accordance with Fire Safety Division Standards.
Contact the Fire Construction Services at (909) 477-2713.
11.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.
12.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.
13. Multi-unit Complexes: In multi-unit complexes approved address numbers, and/or building identification letters
shall be provided on the front and back of all units, suites, or buildings. The Fire District shall review and
approve the numbering plan in coordination with the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Contact Building and
Safety/Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713.
14.Fire Alarm System-Final Inspection and Testing: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
alarm (and detection)system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services. Contact Building
and Safety/Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713.
15.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
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