HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-53 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 04-53
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16300, A SUBDIVISION OF 14.8 ACRES INTO 7
PARCELS IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT(SUBAREA 12), LOCATED
AT THE NORTH SIDE OF 4TH STREET, BETWEEN PITTSBURGH
AVENUE AND RICHMOND PLACE;AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF—APN: 0229-263-48
1. Tharaldson Development filed an application for the approval of Tentative Parcel Map
SUBTPM16300, 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 12th day of May 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 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 May 12, 2004, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located on the north side of 4th Street, between
Pittsburgh Avenue and Richmond Place; and
b. The site is surrounded to the north by industrial/office uses and vacant land to the
east, the property to the south is 4th Street and the City of Ontario, and the property to the west is
vacant land; and
C. The application proposes the subdivision of 14.8 acres into 7 parcels;
d. The application, in conjunction with Development Review DRC2003-00770,
proposes the construction of three hotels, and four restaurants. The subdivision, together with the
recommended conditions of approval, meets development standards for the City of Rancho
Cucamonga.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The tentative parcel map is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code,
and any applicable specific plans; and
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May 12, 2004
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b. The design or improvements of the tentative parcel map is consistent with the
General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
d. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
e. The tentative parcel map is not likely to cause serious public health problems; and
f. The design of the tentative parcel map will not conflict with any easement acquired
by the public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed
subdivision.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, togetherwith all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for
the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the
findings as follows:
a. That the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared
therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this
Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated Negative
Declaration with regard to the application.
b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant
environmental effects that will result if the project is approved, all significant effects have been
reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the project,which are listed
below as conditions of approval.
C. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources orthe habitat upon
which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning
Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of
adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-1-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and everycondition setforth below
and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference:
Engineering Division
1) Protect 4th Street"Major Divided Arterial'improvements including curb,
gutter, sidewalk, access ramp, street lights,traffic signs, traffic striping,
and traffic signal modifications as required.
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SUBTPM16300 —THARALDSON DEVELOPMENT
May 12, 2004
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a) Protect existing curb, gutter, and sidewalk, or repair as required.
b) Provide 16,000 Lumens HPSV street lights and street trees, as
required.
c) Provide or protect existing traffic signing, striping, and R26 signs
as required.
d) Provide deceleration/right tum lane for westbound 4th Street for
driveway and at Pittsburgh Avenue. The approximate lengths of
deceleration/right tum lanes for the driveway and at Pittsburgh
Avenue are 105 feet and 180 feet respectively.
e) Only one driveway will be allowed on 4th Street between
Pittsburgh and Richmond Avenues.
f) Driveway on 4th Street shall have a separate right tum only
lane/bus bay, per City Driveway Policy.
g) Provide a westbound bike lane along 4th Street frontage.
h) Provide a Traffic Signal for 4th Street at Richmond Place, as
warranted.
2) Pittsburgh Avenue, Richmond Place, and Mission Vista Drive frontage
improvements shall be in accordance with"Industrial Local'standards
as required and including:
a) Protect existing curb, gutter, and sidewalk, or repair as required.
b) Provide drive approaches per City Standard Drawing No. 101
Type C, a minimum of 35 feet wide and intersecting streets at
right angles. Driveways with medians shall have two 20-foot wide
drive aisles separated by a 10-foot wide median. The median
shall not extend into the public right-of-way.
c) Provide 5800 Lumens HPSV street lights and street trees, as
required.
d) Provide or protect existing traffic signing, striping, and R26 signs,
as required.
3) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical,
except for the 66 kV electrical) on the project side of 4th Street shall be
undergrounded from the first pole offsite west of Pittsburgh Avenue to
the first pole offsite east of Richmond Place, prior to public
improvement acceptance or occupancy, whichever occurs first.
a) In case there is no undergrounding involved, relocate the existing
power poles as required, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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May 12, 2004
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4) Final Parcel Map 16300 shall be approved and recorded, prior to
approval of any building permits.
5) 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.
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, the developer shall submit
construction plans to the 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 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:
• Re-establish 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
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May 12, 2004
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result of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of
year of construction.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds(i.e., wind speeds
exceeding 25 miles per hour) 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 Particulate Matter (PM,o) emissions, in
accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
7) Chemical soil stabilizers(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCD)shall be
applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96
hours or more to reduce PMio emissions.
8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative
fuel-powered equipment where feasible.
9) The construction contractor shall ensure that constriction Grading Plans
include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in
use.
10) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to
incorporate high-efficiency/low-polluting heating, air conditioning,
appliances, and water heaters.
11) 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 by using their
special qualities as a theme or focal point.
• Pursue educating the public about the area's archaeological
heritage.
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May 12, 2004
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• 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 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 a summary report to the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Transfer collected specimens with a copy of the report to the
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 Particulate Matterlo emissions
associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary
depending upon the time of year of construction.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25
miles per hour 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.
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SUBTPM16300—THARALDSON DEVELOPMENT
May 12, 2004
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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.
3) Developer shall implement all non-structural and routine structural
BMPs that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm drain
system to the maximum extent practicable as identified in the Water
Quality Management Plan (WQMP) (Tharaldson Development 7,2003)
4) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the 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 Discharger's Identification Number)
shall be submitted to the City Engineer for coverage under the NPDES
General Construction Permit.
Noise
1) An acoustical report shall be submitted for City Planner review and
approval prior to the issuance of the building permits. The final report
shall discuss the level of interior noise attenuation to below 60 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 and Safety Division prior to final occupancy
release of the affected hotel rooms.
3) During all project site excavation and grading on site, the project
contractors shall equip all construction equipment, fixed or mobile,with
properly operating and maintained mufflers consistent with
manufacturers' standards.
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May 12, 2004
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4) The project contractor shall place all stationary construction equipment
so that emitted noise is directed away from sensitive receptors nearest
the project site.
5) The construction contractor shall locate equipment staging in areas that
will create the greatest distance between construction-related noise
sources and noise-sensitive receptors nearest the project site during all
project construction.
6) During all project site construction, the construction contractor shall
limit all construction-related activities that would result in high noise
levels to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays.
Only limited construction that would not affect adjacent sensitive uses
is permitted on Sundays and government code holidays.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF MAY 2004.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
rry T. i I, Vice Chairman
ATTEST: i
Brad er, Secret
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 12th day of May 2004, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, McNIEL, McPHAIL, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16300 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
DRC2003-00770
This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP)has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the above-listed project. This program
has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that adopted mitigation measures are
implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components - This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and
the procedure necessary to ensure compliance.The mitigation measure conditions of approval
are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom
and when compliance will be reported.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring
progresses, changes to. compliance procedures may be necessary based upon
recommendations by those responsible for the program.
Program Management - The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project
planner, assigned by the City Planner, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project
planner oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly
and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of the
conditions (mitigation) that relate to that department.
Procedures - The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants' fees, incurred by the City in
performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant.
2. A MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its
corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached
hereto. This procedure designates who will take action,what action will be taken and when,and
to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentation will
be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority for processing the
project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency
Planning Division
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Mitigation Monitoring Program
DRC 2003-00770 and SUBTPM16300—THARALDSON DEVELOPMENT
May 12, 2004
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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 afterwritten
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.
MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2003-00770 and TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16300
Applicant: THARALDSON DEVELOPMENT
Initial Study Prepared by: Douglas Fenn, Associate Planner Date: April 6, 2004
ResponsibleMitigation Measures No.I
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification 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 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 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 CEC Review of Plans A/C 2/4
through seedingand watering.
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ImplementingDate/initials Non-Compliance
• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads. CE C Review of Plans A/C 2/4
• 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
engineerinq practices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established CE C During A 4
by the City if silt is carried over to adjacent public construction
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., BO/CE C During A 4
wind speeds exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with construction
Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils BO/CE C During A 4
haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other Construction
suitable means.
The site shall be treated with water or other BO/CE C During A 4
soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and construction
RWQCB)daily to reduce PM,o emissions,in accordance
with SCAQMD Rule 403.
Chemical soil stabilizers (approved by SCAOMD 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.
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 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.
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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
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 CP B/D Review of Plans A/C 2/3
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 CP/BO C Review of A/D 3/4
sites from demolition or significant modification Report
without an opportunity for the City to establish its
archaeological value.
Consider establishing provisions to require CP/BO C Review of A/D 3/4
incorporation of archaeological sites within new Report
developments, using their special qualities as a
theme or focal point.
Pursue educating the public about the area's CP/BO C Review of A/D 3/4
archaeological heritage. Report
• Propose mitigation measures and recommend CP/BO C Review of A/D 3/4
conditions of approval to eliminate adverse project Report
effects on significant, important, and unique
prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA
guidelines.
Prepare a technical resources management report, CP C Review of A/D 3/4
documenting the inventory, evaluation, and Report
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.
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ActionImplementing Date/initials Non-Compliance
A qualified paleontologist shall conduct a preconstruction CP B Review of A/D 4
field survey of the project site. The paleontologist shall Report
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 A/D 4
equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with Report
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 A/D 4
or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities Report
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 D 3
Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a Report
copy of the report to San Bernardino County
Museum.
Geologic Problems
The site shall be treated with water or other BO/CE C During A 4
soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and Construction
RW QCB)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 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,o emissions Construction
from the site during such episodes.
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Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Date/initials Non-Compliance
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.
Developer shall implement all non-structural and routine CE B/C/D Review of Plans A/C 2/4
structural Best Management Practices (BMPs)that will
be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm drain
system to the maximum extent practicable as identified
in the Water Quality Management Plan (Tharaldson
Development, November 17, 2003).
Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits,applicant CE B/C/D Review of Plans A/C 2/4
shall submit to the City Engineer a Notice of Intent(NO])
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
Discharger's Identification Number) shall be submitted
to the City Engineer for coverage under the NPDES
General Construction Permit.
Noise
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Mitigation Measures No. Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verif led Sanctions for
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification
Date
An air conditioning system for all six buildings proposed CE C Review of Plans AC 2/4
on the project site.
An acoustical report shall be submitted for City Planner CE CB Review of Plans AC 2/4
review and approval, prior to the issuance of building
permits. The final report shall discuss the level of
interior noise attenuation to below 60 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.
The applicant shall submit certification from an CO C Review of Plans AC 2/4
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 and
Safety Division prior to final occupancy release of the
affected homes.
During all project site excavation and grading on site, CO C Review of Plans AC 2/4
the project contractors shall equip all construction
equipment, fixed or mobile,with properly operating and
maintained mufflers consistent with manufacturers'
standards.
The project contractor shall place all stationary CO C Review of Plans AC 2/4
construction equipment so that emitted noise is directed
away from sensitive receptors nearest the project site.
The construction contractor shall locate equipment CB C Review of Plans AC 2/4
staging in areas that will create the greatest distance
between construction-related noise sources and noise-
sensitive receptors nearest the project site during all
project construction.
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Mitigation Measures No. Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verif led Sanctions for
Implementing Action for Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification
Date/initials Non-Compliance
During all project site construction, the construction CB C Review of Plans AC 2/4
contractor shall limit all construction-related activities
that would result in high noise levels to between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays. Only
limited construction that would not affect adjacent
sensitive uses is permitted on Sundays and government
code holidays.
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
Responsible Person Monitoring Frequency Method of Verification Sanctions
CDD -Community Development Director or A-With Each New A - On-site Inspection 1 - Withhold Recordation of Final
designee Development 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 4 - Stop Work Order
/Plans)
PO - Police Captain or designee E - Operating 5- Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC ief or designee 6 - Revoke CUP
7- Citation
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM16300
SUBJECT: HOTEL/RESTAURANTS
APPLICANT: THARALDSON DEVELOPMENT
LOCATION: NORTH SIDE OF 4TH STREET BETWEEN PITTSBURGH AVENUE AND RICHMOND PLACE
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION,(909)477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its
agents,officers,or employees, because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to
relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may,at its sole
discretion,participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. Approval of Tentative Tract Parcel Map 16300 is granted subject to the approval of Conditional
Use Permit DRC2003-00770.
B. Time Limits
1. This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning _/_/_
Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the City Engineer within 3 years from the
date of the approval.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include _/_/_
site plans,architectural elevations,exterior materials and colors,landscaping,sign program,and
grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, and the Development
Code regulations.
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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.
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 prior to the issuance of building permits,guaranteeing satisfactory performance
and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the City to retain
consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measures.
Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental documents shall be
considered grounds for forfeit.
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. Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all interior public streets,
community trails, public paseos,public landscape areas,street trees,traffic signal encroachment
and maintenance, and public drainage facilities as shown on the plans and/or tentative map.
Private easements for non-public facilities (cross-lot drainage, local feeder trails, etc.) shall be
reserved as shown on the plans and/or tentative map.
2. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets(measured from
street centerline):
33 total feet on Pittsburgh Avenue
3. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
4. 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.
5. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated or
noted on the final map.
6. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on the
final map.
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7. Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-way shall be
dedicated to the City.
8. Additional street right-of-way shall be dedicated along right turn lanes/busbay, to provide a
minimum of 7 feet measured from the face of curbs.
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.
3. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb 8 0.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt I walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
4th Street C X X X X
Pittsburgh Avenue X X X
Richmond Avenue X X X
Mission Vista Drive X X X
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. c) If so marked,
sidewalk shall be curvilinear per Standard 114.
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
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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 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.
I. 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. Provide a minimum of 3-inch conduit for future fiber optic use on 4th Street with connection
through the parkway to each lot or parcel (fiber-to-the curb, FTTC). The size, placement, and
location of the conduit shall be shown on the Street Improvement Plans and subject to City
Engineer review and approval prior to issuance of building permits or final map approval,
whichever comes first.
6. 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.
7. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed
legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street
improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction
legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and lengend." 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 City.
Mission Vista Magnolia grandiflora NCN 3' 20'O.C. 15 Gal Fill
Drive 'St. Mary' in
Pittsburgh Ave. Melaleuca linadifolia Flaxleaf Paperbark 5' 30'O.C. 15 Gal
Richmond Place Brachychiton Bottle Tree 5' 250.C. 15 Gal
populneus
4th Street
Foreground trees: Platanus acerifolia London Plane Tree 8' 30' Max. 15 Gal
Approximately 60% Informal
Background Trees: Pinus canariensis Canary Island Pine 8' 25' Max. 15 Gal
Approximately 40% Informal
24"
Accent Lagerstroemia indica Crape Myrtle 3' 20' Max. Box
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Design Notes
1) Street trees on new streets are to be selected from the City's approved street tree list,
based upon available planting area (typically between back —of-curb and the sidewalk).
Established streets should already have designated tree species. Contact the Engineering
Division, landscape section at (909)477-2740 for additional information.
2) Street trees are to be shown on street or other public improvement plans signed by the City
Engineer and constructed per the same.
3) Street trees shown on Planning Division submittals are conceptual only.
4) Interior streets will be required to select deciduous trees for east-west streets and
evergreen trees for north-south streets from the City's approved street tree list. Wind-
prone areas may be required to utilize a more deciduous palette.
5) Indicated spacings and sizes are requirements for City-maintained trees only. Where the
tree concept goes beyond areas of influence near public improvements and/or any city
maintenance easement, spacings and sizes will be per the on-site plans approved by the
Planning Division. On-site and off-site plans shall be coordinated.
6) Street improvement plans shall reflect the legend and notes indicated below. In some
cases, when details about parkway sizes or utilities are unavailable at the time of
conditioning,options are provided for various situations. It is the designer's responsibility
to ascertain the context of the tree planting,select the appropriate tree option,and omit any
erroneous information on the final legend.
7) Street improvement plans shall reflect a line item within the construction legend to state:
Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on Sheet 1.
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.
6. 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.
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.
2. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective
Beautification Master Plan: 4th Street.
I. 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.
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J. Improvement Completion
1. If the required public improvements are not completed prior to approval of the final parcel map,
an improvement security accompanied by an agreement executed by the Developer and the City
will be required for: 4th Street, Pittsburgh Avenue, Richmond Avenue and Mission Vista Drive:
Right turn lanes, drive approaches, street lights, street trees, curbside drain outlets.
2. If the required public improvements are not completed prior to approval of the final parcel map,
an improvement certificate shall be placed upon the final parcel map, stating that they will be
completed upon development for: Each parcel: Right turn lanes, drive approaches, street
lights, street trees, curbside drain outlets.
K. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system,water,gas,
electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga County Water District(CCWD),Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from
the 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.
L. 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.
2. 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% of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are 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 Building and
Safety. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering Division within 60 days following the
completion of the construction and/or demolition project.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DIVISION, FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING
SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
SEE ATTACHED
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE DISTRICT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
April 26, 2004
Tharaldson Development
Mission Ave. & Pittsburgh
PM 16300
Hotel, Retail & Restaurant Development
DRC2003-00770 & SUTPM16300
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT.
Fire Department access was approved based on an alternative method, which requires that
the 4 story Buildings be equipped with a Full NFPA 13 system (not NFPA 13R) throughout.
Standpipes are required at each floor in the stairways. The sprinkler heads must be of a
quick response type (QR). The fire sprinkler system shall be electronically supervised. A
water flow alarm and a shutoff valve shall be installed at each floor the signals shall be
addressable. The small room rule may not exceed 500 square feet. Please reference
RCFPD Ordinance 39 for the specific requirements of the sprinkler system for Low Rise
buildings. The fire alarm system must be in accordance to the 2001 CFC section 1006.2.9.
A fire pump or pumps maybe required to deliver the necessary water supply to the
buildings sprinkler system.
FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply
1. Design guidelines for Fire Hydrants: The following provides design guidelines for the
spacing and location of 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. Fire hydrants are to be located. The preferred locations for fire hydrants are:
1. At the entrance(s) to a commercial, industrial or residential project from the public
roadways.
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 of the Fire
District.
5. A minimum of forty-feet (40') from any building.
I. If any portion of a facility or building is located more than 150-feet from a public fire
hydrant measured on an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building,
additional private or public fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required
fire flow shall be provided. .
g. Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction thereof.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
I. The required minimum fire flow for this project, when automatic fire sprinklers are installed
is 3625 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 in accordance with NFPA 13 with central station monitoring. This
requirement is made in accordance with the California Fire Code Appendix III-A, as
adopted by the Fire District Ordinances.
2. 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.
3. Fire protection water plans are required for all projects that must extend the existing water
supply to or onto the site. Building permits will not be issued until fire protection water
plans are approved.
4. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600-feet of
the proposed project site.
FSC-3 Prerequisite for submittal of Overhead Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
1. Prior to submitting plans for an overhead automatic fire sprinkler system, the applicant shall
submit plans, specifications and calculations for the fire sprinkler system underground
supply piping. Approval of the underground supply piping system must be obtained prior to
submitting the overhead fire sprinkler system plans.
FSC-4 Requirement for an Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District Ordinance 15, the 2001 California Fire Code and/or any other
applicable standards require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed in:
1. Commercial or industrial structures greater than 7,500 square feet.
2. Hotels greater than 2 stories and containing 6 or more guest rooms
3. "All structures that do not meet Fire District access requirements (see Fire Access).
4. When required fire flow cannot be provided due to inadequate volume or pressure.
5. When buildings do not meet the requirements of the 2001 California Building Code and the
RCFPD Fire Department Access - Fire Lane Standard 9-7
6. When any applicable code or standard requires the structure to be sprinklered.
FSC-5 Fire Alarm System
1. Refer to RCFPD Ordinances 15 and 39, the California Building Code, RCFPD Fire Alarm
Standard#10-6 and the California Fire Code for fire alarm requirements for these buildings.
2. Prior to any installation, removal, remodel, modification and/or additions to the building fire
alarm system, Fire Construction Services' approval and a building permit must be obtained.
Plans and specifications shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services in accordance with
RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard#10-6.
3. Based on the number of sprinkler heads; the sprinkler system is required to monitored by a
listed central station fire alarm system.
FSC-6 Fire District Site Access
Fire District access roadways include public roads, streets and highways, as well as private
roads, streets drive aisles and/or designated fire lanes. Please reference the RCFPD Fire
Department Access—Fire Lanes Standard#F191.10.200.
1. Location of Access: All portions of the structures 1" story exterior wall shall be located
within 150-feet of Fire District vehicle access, measure on an approved route around the
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exterior of the building. Landscaped areas, unpaved changes in elevation, gates and fences
are deemed obstructions.
2. Specifications for private Fire District access roadways per the RCFPD Standards are:
a. The minimum unobstructed width is 26-feet.
b. The maximum inside tum radius shall be 20-feet.
c. The minimum outside turn radius shall be 46-feet.
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 on
each side.
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).
j. Trees and shrubs planted adjacent to the fire lane shall be kept trimmed to a minimum
of 14-feet, 6-inches from the ground up. Vegetation shall not be allowed to obstruct
Fire Department apparatus.
3. Access Doorways: Approved doorways, accessible without the use of a ladder, shall be
provided as follows:
a. In buildings without high-piled storage, access shall he provided in accordance with the
2001 California Building Code, Fire and/or any other applicable standards.
4. Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus
access road to all required building exterior openings.
5. Commercial Gates: Any gate installed across a Fire Department access road shall be in
accordance with Fire District Standard#9-2. The following design requirements apply:
a. The gate shall be motorized and slide open horizontally or swing inward.
b. All gates must open at the rate of one second for each one-foot of required width.
c. When fully open, the minimum width shall be 20-feet.
d. Gates are not required to be motorized.
6. Fire Lane Identification: Red curbing and/or signage shall identify the fire lanes. A site
plan illustrating the proposed delineation that meets the minimum Fire District standards
shall be included in the architectural plans submitted to B&S for approval.
7. Approved Fire Department Access: Any approved mitigation measures must be clearly
noted on the site plan. A copy of the approved Alternative Method application, if
applicable, must be reproduced on the architectural plans submitted to B&S for plan review.
FSC-10 Occupancy and Hazard Control Permits
Listed are those Fire Code permits commonly associated with the business operations and/or
building construction. Plan check submittal is required with the permit application for approval
of the permit; field inspection is required prior to permit issuance. 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.
• Candles and open flames in public assemblies
• Compressed Gases
LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in Assembly Buildings
Public Assemblies
FSC-11 Hazardous Materials —Submittal to the County of San Bernardino
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The San Bernardino County Fire Department shall review your Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan for compliance with minimum standards. Contact the San
Bernardino County Fire, Hazardous Materials Division at (909) 387-4631 for forms and
assistance. The County Fire Department is the Cal/EPA Certified Unified Program Agency
(CUPA) for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. If the facility is a NEW business, a Certificate of Occupancy issued by Building & Safety
will not be finalized until the San Bernardino County Fire Department reviews your
Business Emergency/Contingency Plan. California Government Code, Section 65850.2
prohibits the City from issuing a final Certificate of Occupancy unless the applicant has met
or is meeting specific hazardous materials disclosure requirements. A Risk Management
Program (RMP) may also be required if regulation substances are to be used or stored at the
new facility.
2. Any business that operates on rented or leased property which is required to submit a Plan,
is also required to submit a notice to the owner of the property in writing stating that the
business is subject to the Business Emergency/Contingency Plan mandates and has complied
with the provisions. The tenant must provide a copy of the Plan to the property owner
within five (5) working days, if requested by the owner.
FSC-12 Hazardous Materials - Submittal to Fire Construction Services
Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction of buildings and/or the installation of
equipment designed to store, use or dispense hazardous materials in accordance with the 2001
California Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Codes, RCFPD Ordinances FD15
and FD39 and other implemented and/or adopted standards.
FSC-13 Alternate Method Application
Fire Construction Services staff and the Fire Marshal will review all requests for alternate
method, when submitted. The request must be submitted on the Fire District "Application for
Alternate Method" form along with supporting documents and payment of the $92 review fee.
FCS-14 Map Recordation
1. Reciprocal Access Agreement: The plan as submitted indicate that the required Fire
Department access:
a. Is located on property which is not under the control of the applicant; or
b. Crosses a property line; or
c. Is shared by multiple owners; or
d. Is located on common space under the control of an owner's association
Please provide a permanent access agreement granting irrevocable use of the property to the
Fire District. The agreement shall include a statement that no obstruction, gate, fence,
building or other structure shall be placed within the dedicated access without Fire District
approval. The recorded agreement shall include a copy of the site plan. The agreement shall
be presented to Fire Construction Services for review and approval, prior to recordation.
The agreement shall be recorded with the Recorder's Office, County of San Bernardino.
To assist Fire Construction Services in reviewing the agreement the following shall be
included in the submittal:
a. The current title reports to provide a legal description and proof of ownership for all
properties included in the agreement.
b. The assessor's parcel numbers of each parcel subject to the agreement.
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c. A scaled site plan showing the path of the Fire District access, the width, turn radii and
slope of roadway surface shall be provided. The access roadway shall comply with the
requirements of the RCFPD Fire Lane Standard#9-7.
2. Reciprocal Water Covenant and Agreement: The plans as submitted indicate that a
required private fire mains or appurtenances
a. Pass through or are located on property not under the control of the applicant; or
b. Crosses a property line; or
c. Provide service to adjacent properties; or
d. Is located on common space under the control of an owner's association; or
e. Is shared by multiple owners.
Please provide a permanent maintenance and service agreement between the owner for the
private water mains, fire hydrants and fire protection equipment essential to the water
supply. The agreement shall meet the form and content approved by the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire District. The agreement shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services
for review and approval, prior to recordation. The agreement shall be recorded within the
Recorder's Office, County of San Bernardino.
Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard Conditions
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS —Please complete the following prior
to the issuance of any building permits:
1. Private Water Supply (Fire) Systems: 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. Approval of the on-site (private) fire underground and water plans is required
prior to any building permit issuance for any structure on the site. Private on-site
combination domestic and fire supply system must be designed in accordance with RCFPD
Standards#9-4,#10-2 and#10-4. The Building & Safety Division and Fire Construction
Services will perform plan checks and inspections.
All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering
any combustible framing materials to the site. Fire construction Services will inspect the
installation, witness hydrant flushing and grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
2. Public Water Supply (Domestic/Fire) Systems: 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 CCWD. On the plan, show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-foot radius of
the project. All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to
delivering any combustible framing materials to the site. CCWD personnel shall inspect the
installation and witness the hydrant flushing. Fire Construction Services shall inspect the
site after acceptance of the public water system by CCWD. Fire Construction Services must
grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
3. Construction Access: The access roads must be paved in accordance with all the
requirements of the RCFPD Fire Lane Standard#9-7. All temporary utilities over access
roads must be installed at least 14' 6" above the finished surface of the road.
4. Fire Flow: A current fire flow letter from CCWD must be received. The applicant is
responsible for obtaining the fire flow information from CCWD and submitting the letter to
Fire Construction Services.
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5. Easements and Reciprocal Agreements: All easements and agreements must be recorded
with the County of San Bernardino.
PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF TEMPORARY POWER
The building construction must be substantially completed in accordance with Fire Construction
Services' "Temporary Power Release Checklist and Procedures".
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION—Please 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 the City of
Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Standard Plan 134, "Installation of Reflective Hydrant
Markers". On private property,the markers shall be installed at the centerline of the fire
access road, at each hydrant location.
2. Private Fire Hydrants: For the purpose of final acceptance, a licensed sprinkler contractor,
in the presence of Fire Construction Services, shall conduct a test of the most hydraulically
remote on-site fire hydrants. The underground fire line contractor, developer and/or owner
are responsible for hiring the company to perform the test. A final test report shall be
submitted to Fire Construction Services verifying the fire flow available. The fire flow
available must meet or exceed the required fire flow in accordance with the California Fire
Code.
3. Fire Sprinkler System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
sprinkler system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
4. Fire Sprinkler Monitoring: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
sprinkler monitoring system must be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services. The
fire sprinkler monitoring system shall be installed, tested and operational immediately
following the completion of the fire sprinkler system (subject to the release of power).
5. Fire Suppression Systems and/or other special hazard protection systems shall be
inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services before occupancy is granted
and/or equipment is placed in service.
6. Fire Alarm System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire alarm
system shall be installed, inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
7. Access Control Gates: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, vehicular gates
must be inspected, tested and accepted in accordance with RCFPD Standards #9-1 or#9-2
by Fire Construction Services.
8. Fire Access Roadways: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
access roadways must be installed in accordance with the approved plans and acceptable to
Fire Construction Services.
The CC&R's, the reciprocal agreement and/or other approved documents shall be recorded
and contain an approved fire access roadway map with provisions that prohibit parking,
specify the method of enforcement and identifies who is responsible for the required annual
inspections and the maintenance of all required fire access roadways.
9. Address: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, commercial/industrial and
multi-family buildings 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.
Larger address numbers will be required on buildings located on wide streets or built with
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large setbacks in multi-tenant commercial and industrial buildings. The suite designation
numbers and/or letters shall be provided on the front and back of all suites.
10. Hazardous Materials: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant
must demonstrate (in writing from the County) that the facility has met or is meeting the
Risk Management Plan (RMP) or Business Emergency/Contingency Plan with the San
Bernardino County Fire Department, Hazardous Materials/Emergency Response and
Enforcement Division. The applicant must also obtain inspection and acceptance by Fire
Construction Services.
11. Confidential Business Occupancy Information: The applicant shall complete the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire District "Confidential Business Occupancy Information" form. This form
provides contact information for Fire District use in the event of an emergency at the subject
building or property. This form must be presented to the Fire Construction Services
Inspector.
12. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a 8 '/z" x 11" or 11"
x 17" site plan of the site in accordance with RCFPD Standard#13-1 shall be revised by the
applicant to reflect the actual location of all devices and building features as required in the
standard. The site plan must be reviewed and accepted by the Fire Inspector.
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