HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-18 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 04-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
SUBTPM16297, A SUBDIVISION OF THREE PARCELS ON 1.63 ACRES OF
LAND IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT (SUBAREA 7), LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WHITE OAK AVENUE AND EUCALYPTUS STREET,
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —APN: 0208-352-32.
A. Recitals.
1. Cecil Camey filed an application for the approval of Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16297, as
described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Tentative Parcel Map
request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 28th day of January 2004, 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 January 28, 2004, including written and oral staff reports,togetherwith public
testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
3. The application applies to vacant property located at the southeast comerof White OakAvenue
and Eucalyptus Street; and
a. The site is surrounded by vacant land, and the Mercury Insurance building and Best
Western Heritage Hotel are to the north and northwest, respectively. To the south, east, and west are
vacant parcels and small sized industrial buildings. Further to the west is the recently re-opened Angel
Hospital; and
b. The application proposes the subdivision of 1.63 acres into three parcels ranging in size
from .38 acre to .72 acre.
C. The application, in conjunction with Development Review DRC2003-00816, proposes the
construction of three professional office buildings ranging in size from 4,239 square feet to 8,893 square
feet; and
d. The subdivision, together with the recommended conditions of approval, meets
development standards for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
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January 28, 2004
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4. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing on January 28, 2004, including written and oral staff reports, togetherwith public
testimony, 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 tentative parcel map is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code,and any
applicable specific plans; and
b. The design or improvements of the tentative parcel map is consistent with the General
Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
d. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage and
avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
e. The tentative parcel map is not likely to cause serious public health problems; and
f. The design of the tentative parcel map will not conflict with any easement acquired by the
public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed subdivision.
5. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, together with 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 or the 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.
6. Based upon the findings and conclusions set fort in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this
Commission hereby approves the applications subject to each and every conditions set forth below and in
the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 04-18
SUBTPM16297— CECIL CARNEY
January 28, 2004
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Engineering Division
1) The driveway fronting the Eucalyptus Street property shall align with the
Mercury Insurance driveway across the street. Lot Line Adjustment Number
546 did not provide for adjustment of the overlying reciprocal access
easement. Adjustment of the existing easement for the northern driveway
shall be provided prior to final map approval or issuance of building permits,
whichever occurs first.
2) Compete all missing frontage improvements including sidewalks(property line
adjacent on Eucalyptus Street and curvilinear on White Oak Avenue),
driveway approaches, intersection handicapped ramp, curbside drain outlet,
and street trees.
a) The parkway, from the right-of-way to the top of the curb, shall slope
downward at a 2 percent grade.
b) Protect or provide as required, traffic signage and striping.
c) Revise existing Street Improvement Plans, Drawing#404, Sheets#17
and 22, as required by the City Engineer.
3) Provide a Water Quality Management Plan(WQMP)to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer and identify applicable Best Management Practices (BMPs)on
the Grading Plan.
4) Prior to the issuance of building permits, a Diversion Deposit and related
administrative fees shall be paid for the Construction and Demolition
Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at least 50 percent of all
wastes generated during construction and demolition and diverted from
landfills, and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Form CD-1
shall be submitted to the Engineering Division when the first building permit
application is submitted to the Building and Safety Division. Form CD-2 shall
be submitted to the Engineering Division within 60 days following the
completion of the construction and/or demolition project.
Environmental Mitigation
Air Quality
1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition so
as to reduce operational emissions. Contractor shall ensure that all
construction equipment is being properly serviced and maintained as per
manufacturers'specifications. Maintenance records shall be available at the
construction site for City verification.
2) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, developer shall submit
construction plans to City denoting the proposed schedule and projected
equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low
emission mobile construction equipment will be utilized, or that their use was
investigated and found to be infeasible for the project. Contractors shall also
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SUBTPM16297— CECIL CARNEY
January 28, 2004
Page 4
conform to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air
Quality Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning Staff.
3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in
SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or
high volume, low-pressure spray.
4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD
Rule 1108.
5) All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403.
Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through seeding and
watering.
• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads.
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to erosion
over extended periods of time.
• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed excavated soil
during and after the end of work periods.
• Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local
ordinances and use sound engineering practices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is
carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a result of
hauling. Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e., wind speeds
exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or cover
payloads using tarps or other suitable means.
6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil stabilizing agent(approved by
SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB]) daily to
reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
7) 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.
8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel
powered equipment where feasible.
9) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading plans
include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
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SUBTPM16297 —CECIL CARNEY
January 28, 2004
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10) All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs requiring that trucks
shall not be left idling for prolonged periods (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes).
11) All industrial and commercial facilities shall designate preferential parking for
vanpools.
12) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall be
required to post both bus and Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas.
13) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall be
required to configure their operating schedules around the Metrolink schedule
to the extent reasonably feasible.
14) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate high
efficiency/low polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances and water
heaters.
15) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate
thermal pane windows and weather-stripping.
Cultural Resources
1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during
grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor
construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve
them for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of Rancho
Cucamonga will:
• Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from demolition or
significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its
archaeological value.
Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of
archaeological sites within new developments, using their special
qualities as a theme or focal point.
Pursue educating the public about the area's archaeological heritage.
Propose mitigation measures and recommend conditions of approval to
eliminate adverse project effects on significant, important, and unique
prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA guidelines.
• Prepare a technical resources management report, documenting the
inventory, evaluation,,and proposed mitigation of resources within the
project area. Submit one copy of the completed report with original
illustrations, to the San Bernardino County Archaeological Information
Center for permanent archiving.
2) A qualified paleontologist shall conduct a preconstruction field survey of the
project site. The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will also
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SUBTPM16297 —CECIL CARNEY
January 28, 2004
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provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation measures(i.e.,
paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate. Where mitigation
monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be limited to,the
following measures:
Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow the
rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site full-
time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities.
• Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded, divert
earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed
salvage. If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading
contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor
of the find.
Submit summary report to City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer
collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino County
Museum.
Geology and Soils
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) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule established by
the City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-
site. Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to
minimize 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.
Hydrology and Water Quality
1) Structures to retain precipitation and runoff on-site shall be integrated into the
design of the project where appropriate. Measures that may be used to
minimize runoff and to enhance infiltration include Dutch drains, precast
concrete lattice blocks and bricks, terraces, diversions, runoff spreaders,
seepage pits, and recharge basins.
2) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall prepare a Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that identifies Best Management
Practices (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.
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SUBTPM16297 – CECIL CARNEY
January 28, 2004
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3) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the City
Engineer for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP),
including a project description and identifying Best Management Practices
(BMPs) that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm drain
system to the maximum extent practicable. The WQMP shall identify the
structural and non-structural measures consistent with the Guidelines for New
Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga
in June 2000.
4) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, applicant shall submit to the
City Engineer a Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage
under the National Pollution Discharge elimination System (NPDES)General
Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control
Board. Evidence that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste
Dischargers Identification Number) shall be submitted to the City Engineer for
coverage under the NPDES General Construction Permit.
Noise
1) Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m.
and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or
a national holiday.
2) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards specified
in Development Code Section 17.02.120-D, as measured at the property line.
Developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level monitoring as
specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times
may be required by the Planning Division. Said consultant shall report their
findings to the Planning Division within 24 hours; however, if noise levels
exceed the above standards,then the consultant shall immediately notify the
Planning Division. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then
construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance
with above noise standards or halted.
7. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF JANUARY 2004.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
— 12,
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ATTEST: /
Dan Coleman, Acting Secretary
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 04-18
SUBTPM16297 —CECIL CARNEY
January 28, 2004
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I, Dan Coleman, Acting 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 bythe
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission
held on the 28th day of January 2004, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, McPHAIL, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: McNIEL
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: Development Review DRC2003-00816 and Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM16297
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
DRC2003-00816 AND SUBTPM16297
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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 Planning Division.The Division 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 or
City Planner prior to the issuance of building permits.
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: DRC2003-00816 and SUBTPM16297 Applicant: Cecil Carney
Initial Study Prepared by: Douglas Fenn, Assciate Planner Date: November 14. 2003
ResponsibleMitigation Measures No.I g of Method .
FrequencyImplementing Action for Monitoring Date/initials Non-Compliance
Air Quality
All construction equipment shall be maintained in good CP C Review of Plans A/C 2/4
operating condition so as to reduce operational
emissions. Contractor shall ensure that all construction
equipment is being properly serviced and maintained as
per manufacturers'specifications. Maintenance records
shall be available at the construction site for City
verification.
Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, developer CP/CE C Review of Plans C 2
shall submit construction plans to City denoting the
proposed schedule and projected equipment use.
Construction contractors shall provide evidence that tow
emission mobile construction equipment will be utilized,
or that their use was investigated and found to be
infeasible for the project. Contractors shall also conform
to any construction measures imposed by the SCAQMD
as well as City Planning staff.
All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed CP C Review of Plans A/C 2/4
performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113.
Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or
high volume, low-pressure spray.
All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards BO B Review of Plans A/C 2
noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108.
All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD CE C Review of Plans A/C 2/4
Rules 402 and 403. Additionally, contractors shall
include the following provisions:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site CE C Review of Plans PJC 2/4
through seeding and watering.
• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads. CE C Review of Plans A/C 2/4
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Implementing
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• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large CE C Review of Plans A/C 2/4
areas to erosion over extended periods of time.
• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of CE C Review of Plans A/C 2/4
exposed excavated soil during and after the end of
work periods.
• Dispose of surplus excavated material in CE C Review of Plans A 4
accordance with local ordinances and use sound
engineering practices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established CE C Review of Plans A 4
by the City if silt is carried over to adjacent public
thoroughfares or occurs as a result of hauling.
Timing may vary depending upon time of year of
construction.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds(i.e., CE C Review of Plans A 4
wind speeds exceeding 25 mph)in accordance with
Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils CE C Review of Plans A 4
haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other
suitable means.
The site shall be treated with water or other soil CE C Review of Plans A/C 4
stabilizing agent(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)
daily to reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance with
SCAQMD Rule 403.
Chemical soil stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and CE C Review of Plans A/C 4
RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction
areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to
reduce PM10 emissions.
The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean CE C Review of Plans A/C 4
alternative fuel powered equipment where feasible.
The construction contractor shall ensure that CE C Review of Plans A/C 2/4
construction-grading plans include a statement that work
crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs BO C Review of Plans A 4
requiring that trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged
periods (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes).
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Mitigation Measures No. I Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification
Date/initials Non-Compliance
All industrial and commercial facilities shall designate CP C Review of Plans A/C 2/3
preferential parking for vanpools.
All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or CP C Review of Plans D 2/3
more employees shall be required to post both bus and
Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas.
All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or
more employees shall be required to configure their
operating schedules around the Metrolink schedule to
the extent reasonably feasible.
All residential and commercial structures shall be BO C/D Review of Plans C 2/4
required to incorporate high-efficiency/low-polluting
heating,air conditioning,appliances,and water heaters.
All residential and commercial structures shall be BO C/D Review of Plans C 2/4
required to incorporate thermal pane windows and
weather-stripping.
Cultural Resources
If any prehistoric archaeological resources are
encountered before or during grading,the developerwill
retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction
activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or
preserve them for study. With the assistance of the
archaeologist, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will:
Enact interim measures to protect undesignated CP/BO C ReviewofReport A/D 3/4
sites from demolition or significant modification
without an opportunity for the City to establish its
archaeological value.
• Consider establishing provisions to require CP/BO C ReviewofReport A/D 3/4
incorporation of archaeological sites within new
developments, using their special qualities as a
theme or focal point.
• Pursue educating the public about the CP/BO C ReviewofReport A/D 3/4
archaeological heritage of the area.
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Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance
Propose mitigation measures and recommend CP/BO C Review of Report A/D 3/4
conditions of approval to eliminate adverse project
effects on significant, important, and unique
prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA
guidelines.
• Prepare a technical resources management report, CP C Review of Report A/D 3/4
documenting the inventory, evaluation, and
proposed mitigation of resources within the project
area. Submit one copy of the completed report with
original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County
Archaeological Information Center for permanent
archiving.
A qualified paleontologist shall conduct a CP B Review of Report A/D 4
preconstruction field survey of the project site. The
paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will
also provide specific recommendations regarding further
mitigation measures (i.e., paleontological monitoring)
that may be appropriate. Where mitigation monitoring is
appropriate, the program must include, but not be
limited to, the following measures:
• Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and CP B Review of Report A/D 4
equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with
minimal construction delay, to the site full-time
during the interval of earth-disturbing activities.
Should fossils be found within an area being cleared BO B/C Review of Report A/D 4
or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities
elsewhere until the monitor has completed salvage.
If construction personnel make the discovery, the
grading contractor should immediately divert
construction and notify the monitor of the find.
Submit summary report to City of Rancho CP D Review of Report D 3
Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a
copy of the report to San Bernardino County
Museum.
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Geologic and Soils
The site shall be treated with water or other soil BO/CE C During A 4
stabilizing agent(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) Construction
daily to reduce PM,o emissions, in accordance with
SCAQMD Rule 403.
Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a CE C During A 4
schedule established by the City to reduce PM,o Construction
emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil
off-site. Timing may vary depending upon the time of
year of construction.
Grading operations shall be suspended when wind BO/CE C During A 4
speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PM,p emissions Construction
from the site during such episodes.
Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and BO/CE C During A 4
RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction Construction
areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to
reduce PM,o emissions.
Hydrology and Water Quality
Structures to retain precipitation and runoff on-site shall CE B/C/D Review of Plans A/C 2/4
be integrated into the design of the project where
appropriate. Measures that may be used to minimize
runoff and to enhance infiltration include Dutch drains,
precast concrete lattice blocks and bricks, terraces,
diversions,runoff spreaders,seepage pits,and recharge
basins.
Prior to issuance of grading permits,the applicant shall CE B/C/D Review of Plans A/C 2/4
prepare a 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.
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Mitigation Measures No. Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification
Date/initials Non-Compliance
Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall CE B/C/D Review of Plans A/C 2/4
submit to the City Engineer for approval of a Water
Quality Management Plan (WQMP), including a project
description and identifying Best Management Practices
(BMPs)that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into
the storm drain system to the maximum extent
practicable. The W QMP shall identify the structural and
non-structural measures consistent with the Guidelines
for New Development and Redevelopment adopted by
the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2000.
Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the CE B/C/D Review of Plans A/C 2/4
applicant shall submit to the City Engineer a Notice of
Intent(NOI)to complywith obtaining coverage under the
National Pollution Discharge elimination System
(NPDES) General Construction Storm Water Permit
from the State Water Resources Control Board.
Evidence that this has been obtained(i.e.,a copy of the
Waste Dischargers Identification Number) shall be
submitted to the City Engineer for coverage under the
NPDES General Construction Permit.
Noise
Construction or grading shall not take place between the BO C During A 4
hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, Construction
including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a
national holiday.
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Mitigation . Responsible Monitoringof Method .
f Verified Sanctions for
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification
Date/initials Non-Compliance
Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the CP C During A 4
standards specified in Development Code Section Construction
17.02.120-D, as measured at the property line. The
developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly
noise level monitoring as specified in Development
Code Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times may
be required by the Planning Division. The said
consultant shall report their findings to the Planning
Division within 24 hours;however, if noise levels exceed
the above standards, then the consultant shall
immediately notify the Planning Division. If noise levels
exceed the above standards,then construction activities
shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with
above noise standards or halted.
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
Responsible Person Monitoring Frequency. Method of Verification Sanctions
CDD-Community Development Director or designee A-With Each New Development A-On-site Inspection 1 -Withhold Recordation of Final Map
CP-City Planner or designee B-Prior To Construction B-Other Agency Permit/Approval 2-Withhold Grading or Building Permit
CE-City Engineer or designee C-Throughout Construction C-Plan Check 3-Withhold Certificate of Occupancy
BO-Building Official or designee D-On Completion D-Separate Submittal(Reports/Studies/Plans) 4-Stop Work Order
PO-Police Captain or designee E-Operating 5-Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC-Fire Chief or designee 6-Revoke CUP
7-Citation
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: SUBTPM16297
SUBJECT: OFFICE PARK- PARCEL MAP
APPLICANT: CECIL CARNEY
LOCATION: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WHITE OAK AVENUE AND EUCALYPTUS 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 Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its
agents,officers,or employees, because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to
relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may,at its sole
discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
B. Time Limits
1. This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning
Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the City Engineer within 3 years from the
date of the approval.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans,architectural elevations,exterior materials and colors, landscaping,sign program,and
grading on file in the Planning Division,the conditions contained herein,and Development Code
regulations. ,
2. 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.
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3. 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.
D. 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 maybe used bythe 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.
E. 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:
F. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. 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.
2. Reciprocal parking agreements for all parcels and maintenance agreements ensuring joint
maintenance of all common roads, drives, or parking areas shall be provided by CC & R's or
deeds and shall be recorded prior to, or concurrent with, the final parcel map.
3. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated or
noted on the final map.
G. Street Improvements
1. All public improvements(interior streets,drainage facilities,community trails,paseos,landscaped
areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards.
Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to,curb and gutter,AC pavement,
drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees.
2. Pursuant to City Council Resolution No.88-557,no person shall make connections from a source
of energy,fuel or power to any building service equipment which is regulated by technical codes
and for which a permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations and
ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been
completed and accepted by the City Council,except:that in developments containing more than
one building or unit, the development may have energy connections made to a percentage of
those buildings, or units proportionate to the completion of improvements as required by
conditions of approval of development. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings or
units be connected to energy prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by
these conditions of approval of development.
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3. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm I Median I Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
White Oak Avenue (c) X (e)
Eucalyptus Street X X X (f)
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. (e) Curbside drain. (f) Intersection ADA ramp.
4. 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 reconstruction
project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and
interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside
of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer
Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No.6 at intersections and No.5 along streets,a maximum of 200
feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch (at intersections) or 2-inch (along streets) galvanized steel
with pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
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.
5. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
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6. 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.
Eucalyptus Street Platnaus acerifolia London Plane Tree 8 ft. 30 ft. 15-gal. Fill-in
O.C.
White Oak Avenue Brachychiton Bottle Tree 8 ft. 25 ft. 15-gal.
populneus O.C.
White Oak Avenue
Adjacent to building Lagerstoemia indica Crape Myrtle 3 ft. 20 ft. 24-inch
in tree wells "Natchez" Hybrid-White O.C. box
'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.
7. 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 fines of sight plotted as required.
H. 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.
I. Improvement Completion
1. If the required public improvements are not completed prior to approval of the final parcel map,
an improvement security accompanied by an agreement executed bythe Developer and the City
will be required for: White Oak Avenue and Eucalyptus Street.
J. 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
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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.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACTTHE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING
SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
SEE ATTACHED
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DISTRICT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT/FILE #: DRC2003-00816 APPLICANT NAME: . Cecil Carney
PROJECT NAME: Lot one partners OCCUPANCY CLASS: B
LOCATION: White Oak & Eucalyptus FLOOR AREA(S): 6182 to 8893 sq.ft.
DATE: 10-20-03 TYPE CONSTRUCTION: V-N
PLAN TYPE: Commercial Office Bldg. FD REVIEW BY: Moises Eskenazi
PLANNER: Doug Fenn Sr. Plans Examiner
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
Note: Reciprocal agreement and water (fire) plans must be approved by FCS prior
to Building permit issuance
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DISTRICT- STANDARD CONDITIONS & REQUIREMENTS.
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 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 the distance shall not exceed 100-feet.
b. 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.
C. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in single-family residential projects is 500-feet. No
portion of the exterior wall facing the addressed street shall be more than 250-feet from an
approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs the distance shall not exceed 200 ft.
d. For single-family residential projects in the designated Hazardous Fire Area the maximum
distance between fire hydrants is 400-feet. No portion of the exterior wall facing the addressed
street shall be more than 200-feet from an approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs the distance
shall not exceed 150 ft.
e. Fire hydrants are to be located:
i. At the entrance(s) to a project from the existing public roadways. This includes subdivisions
and industrial parks.
ii. At intersections.
iii. On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible.
iv. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs.
V. The location of fire hydrants is based upon the operational needs of the Fire District to
control a fire.
vi. Fire hydrants shall be located a minimum of 40 feet from any building.
2. Minimum Fire Flow with Automatic Fire Sprinklers: The required minimum fire flow for this project is
1500 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. 1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 tum radius shall be 20-feet.
C. The outside tum radius shall be not less than 504eet.
d. The minimum radius for cul-de-sacs is 45-feet.
e. The minimum vertical clearance is 14 feet, 6 inches.
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. Access Walkways: Approved access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus access road to
all required building exterior openings.
5. 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
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.
Note: Carefully review the items below. There may be significant impact on the proposed project. Italicized
text indicates a Rancho Cucamonga Fire District 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.
FSC-12 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-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 (PARCEL) MAP RECORDATION- For Each Development Phase
1. Prior to the recordation of the applicable subdivision map, the Fire District in consultation with the City
Engineer shall approve the locations of Traffic Signal Preemption Devices. The subdivider shall enter into
an agreement with the City for the installation of traffic signal preemption equipment for the surrounding
controlled intersections.
2. Reciprocal Access Agreement: The plans as submitted indicate that a required point of Fire District
access:
a. Requires passage on property not under the control of the applicant; or
b. Does not access a public way; or
C. Crosses a property line
Please provide a permanent access agreement granting irrevocable use of the adjacent property for use
by the Fire District to gain access to the subject property. The agreement shall include a statement that
no obstruction, gate, fence, building, or other structure shall be placed within the dedicated access. The
recorded agreement shall include a copy of the site plan required below. The agreement shall be
recorded with the County of San Bernardino, Recorders Office. The agreement shall be approved by the
Fire Safety Division prior to recordation.
To assist the Fire Safety Division in reviewing the agreement the following shall be included in the
submittal:
a. Title Report. A current title report, policy of title insurance, or other equivalent documentation
proving ownership of all property included in the agreement.
b. Legal Description. A legal description of all property subject to the agreement.
3. Assessor's Parcel Numbers. The assessor's parcel numbers of each parcel subject to the agreement.
a. Site Plan: The access roadway shall comply with the requirements of Private Roadways and
Fire Lanes listed above. A scaled site plan showing the path of the Fire District access, the width,
turn radii, load-bearing capacity of roadway surface, etc. shall be provided.
Contact the Fire Construction Services 909 477-2713
4. Reciprocal Water Covenant and Agreement: The plans as submitted indicate that a required private fire
mains or appurtenances thereto:
a. Pass through or are located on property not under the control of the applicant; or
b. Crosses a property line
Please provide a permanent maintenance and service agreement between the owner's granting a non-
exclusive easement for the purpose of accessing and maintaining the private water mains, fire hydrants,
and built-in fire protection systems. The agreement shall meet the form and content'approved by the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District, Fire Safety Division. The agreement shall be recorded with the
County of San Bernardino, Recorders Office. The agreement shall be approved by the Fire Safety
Division prior to recordation.
Contact the Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713
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 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. Fire Suppression System: Plans and specifications for the fire suppression system for the protection of
commercial-type cooking equipment or other special hazard 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.
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. 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
9. 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.
10. 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
11. Phased Construction: Each phase shall be provided with approved Fire District access roadways.
Dead-end roadways shall not exceed the maximum permitted by the Fire Code or Fire District
standards.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Fire Suppression Systems- Final Inspection and Testing: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy, the fire suppression system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Service Construction
Services. Contact Building and Safety/Fire Construction Services (909) 477-2713.
15. 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.
16. 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
17. 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) 387-8412.
18. 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