HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-97 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 04-97
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW DRC2004-00279,A REQUEST FOR THE DESIGN REVIEW OF 9
SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES WITHIN AN APPROVED TRACT SUBTT16372
IN THE VICTORIA ARBORS MASTER PLAN, LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF ETIWANDA AVENUE AND CHURCH
STREET, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF — APN:
0227-171-135
A. Recitals.
1. Craftsmen Homes filed an application for the approval of Development Review
DRC2004-00279, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Development Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 11th day of August 2004, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a meeting on the application and concluded said meeting 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 meeting on August 11, 2004, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission
hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity; and
b. The project design is consistent with the Victoria Arbors Master Plan and the
following goals and policies:
i. The proposed residential uses are compatible to adjacent single-family uses
as opposed to more intense multi-family uses.
ii. The proposed in-fill project would create opportunities where a population that
reflects diversity of income,age,occupation, race,ethnic background lifestyle,values, interest,and
religion may interact, exchange ideas, and realize common goals, that are similar to the existing
neighborhood to the west.
iii. The proposed use is in close proximity of a transportation network that is
consistent with community goals. The project is part of in-fill single-family residences within an
existing neighborhood under construction and in proximity to the 1-15 Freeway to the east via
Base Line Road and Foothill Boulevard, and-the 210 Freeway to the north via Day Creek Boulevard.
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3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above,
this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. That the Development Review is consistent with the General Plan and the Victoria
Arbors Master Plan; and
b. The design or improvements of the tentative tract is consistent with the General
Plan, and the Victoria Arbors Master Plan; and
C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
d. The design of the project is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage
and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
e. The Development Review is not likely to cause serious public health problems;and
f. The design of the Development Review 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. A Final Environmental Impact Report(State Clearinghouse No.98041137)was prepared
and certified by the City Council on July 7, 1999, as a Master Environmental Impact Report for the
Victoria Arbors Master Plan. On December 20, 2000,the City Council certified an Addendum to the
Environmental Impact Report. The California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)provides that once
a Master Environmental Impact Report has been certified, no further Environmental Impact Report
or Negative Declaration is required for subsequent projects within the scope of the Master
Environmental Impact Report. Based upon the facts and information contained in the certified
Environmental Impact Report, together with all written and oral reports, the Planning Commission
finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the
environment.
a. There have not been substantial changes in the project that require major revisions
to the previous Environmental Impact Report because of no new significant environmental effects,
or substantial increase in the severity of the previously identified significant effects.
b. There have not been substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under
which the project is undertaken, which will require major revisions to the previous Environmental
Impact Report because of the involvement of new significant environmental effects,or a substantial
increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects.
C. There is no new information of substantial importance,which was not known and
could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the Environmental
Impact Report was certified as complete, that shows any of the following: 1) the project will have
one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous Environmental Impact Report; 2)
significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous
Environmental Impact Report; 3) mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be
feasible would in fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of
the project but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or 4)
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mitigation measures or alternatives,which are considerably different from those analyzed in the final
Environmental Impact Report, would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the
environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth
below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Division
1) All conditions of approval per Planning Commission Resolution
No. 01-25 for Tentative Tract SUBTT16372 shall apply.
2) All conditions of approval per Planning Commission Resolutions
Nos. 01-23 and 03-54 for the Victoria Arbors Master Plan DR01-04
shall apply.
3) The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of
the winery across Victoria Park Lane. The written notice must disclose
the uses and operation within the winery and be in a format as
approved by the City Planner prior to issuance of building permits.
4) The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of
the Victoria Gardens regional center and the Cultural and Library
center. The standard format for the written notice shall be submitted
for City Planner review and approval prior to issuance of building
permits.
5) Submit design for paseos, subject to City Planner and City Engineer
review and approval prior to issuance of building permits or final map
approval, whichever comes first.
6) Submit standard design for future trellises, patios, and covered patios
that may be added within the rear yard by the homeowner for City
Planner review. The standard design shall include notes stating that
rolled roof, metal,wood shingles,and asphalt shingles are not allowed.
The standard design shall be added to the Victoria Arbors Master Plan.
7) Provide conduit to connect to the street and pre-wire houses/buildings
for fiber-optic use (minimum Category 5 and RG-6) prior to release of
occupancy. Plans shall be submitted for City Planner review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits.
8) Approval of the house design is valid upon the approval of the
Amending Tentative Tract Map SUBTT15974.
9) All pertinent conditions of approval contained in Development
Agreement 00-04 shall apply.
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10) Landscape all front and side yards that are visible from the
public-rights-of-way.
11) Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real, native fieldstone. Other
forms of stone, such as stacked stone or ledgestone, may be
manufactured products.
12) Corner lots shall have parkways adjacent to the curb.
13) All walls visible from or facing a street shall be decorative masonry on
both sides.
14) Avoid identical or similar elevation schemes plotted on adjacent lots or
across the street from one another.
15) The area between the homes and Etiwanda Avenue shall be designed
and maintained with a front yard appearance. Future homeowners
may only install open view fences less than 4 feet in height within this
setback area.
16) Return walls or open view return fences with gates shall be provided
between all homes on entry walk side.
Engineering Division
1) Entry statements identified by the Victoria Community Plan and Day
Creek Boulevard Master Plan shall be accepted into the City's
Landscape Maintenance District. All others shall be maintained
through a Home Owners Association (HOA).
2) Street trees per City Standards shall be provided for all interior streets.
3) No cross-lot drainage. Each unit shall drain to the street or a public
approved facility.
4) LMD areas shall have a maximum of 3:1 slopes with maximum
retaining wall of 30 inches, except the east side of Day Creek
Boulevard shall have maximum slope of 4:1. The top of slope and toe
of slope shall have a minimum 1-foot flat area to pedestrian walkways
(2-foot flat area at the top of slope for larger slopes per City standard).
5) Parkways shall be 2 percent from the top of the curb to the back of the
walk.
6) Provide a minimum of 3-inch conduit for future fiber optic use on all
streets with connection through the parkway to each lot or parcel. The
size, placement, and location of the conduit shall be shown on the
street plans,subject to City Engineer review and approval, prior to final
map approval or issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first.
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7) Tentative Tract SUBTT16372 shall be recorded prior to issuance of
any building permits.
8) All pertinent conditions of Tentative Tract SUBTT16372 shall apply.
Environmental Mitigation
1) The applicant shall implement all pertinent mitigation measures
adopted in the Master Environmental Impact Report Victoria Arbors
Master Plan as covered by the Environmental Impact Report, as
certified by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The
project shall comply with Mitigation Monitoring program contained in
the Final EIR entitled "Final Environmental Impact Report Victoria
Arbors Village SCH No. 98041137' except for Mitigation Measure
4.7.3A, 4.7.36, and 4.7.3D.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF AUGUST 2004.
BY: �, J A;)ao
Carry . cNiel, Vice Chairman
ATTEST:
Brad B cre ry
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certifythat 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 11th day of August 2004, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MCNIEL, McPHAIL, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
- DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: DRC2004-00279
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
APPLICANT: CRAFTSMEN HOMES
LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF ETIWANDA AVENUE AND CHURCH STREET
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION,(909)477-2750,FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion 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 attorneys fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may,at its sole
discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 04-97, Standard _/_/_
Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The
sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and
are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
B. Time Limits
1. Development/Design Review approval shall expire if building permits are not issued or approved
use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No extensions are allowed.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans,architectural elevations,exterior materials and colors,landscaping,sign program,and
grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, Development Code
regulations, the Victoria Arbors Master Plan, and the Etiwanda Overlay District.
2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon,all Conditions
of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
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3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Division
to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy.
4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision,or approved
use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,all
other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
7. If no centralized trash receptacles are provided, all trash pick-up shall be for individual units with
all receptacles shielded from public view.
8. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be
located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete
or masonry walls, berming,and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner. For single-
family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
9. Street names shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval in accordance with the
adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map.
10. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
11. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the
Homeowners'Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering Divisions
and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or prior to the
issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shall be provided to the
City Engineer. The Homeowners' Association shall submit to the Planning Division a list of the
name and address of their officers on or before January 1 of each and every year and whenever
said information changes.
12. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property
owner,homeowners'association,or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape
maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and approved prior to
the issuance of building permits.
13. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all
lots for City Planner and City Engineer approval; including, but not limited to, public notice
requirements,special street posting,phone listing for community concerns,hours of construction
activity, dust control measures, and security fencing.
14. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double wall
condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the adjoining
property owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail,all contiguous property
owner at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/ fences along the project's
perimeter.
15. Construct block walls between homes(i.e.,along interior side and rear property lines),rather than
wood fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency.
16. Access gates to the rear yards shall be constructed from a material more durable than wood
gates. Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, wrought iron and PVC.
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17. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry. _/_/_
18. On corner side yards,provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk. The
5-foot wall/fence setback and the parkway to the
required street trees. Detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted for City Planner
review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. The parkway landscaping including
trees, shrubs, ground covers and irrigation shall be maintained by the property owner. The
developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the parkway maintenance
requirement, in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a cash
deposit on any property.
D. Building Design
1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or
projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and
streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated
with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Details shall be
included in building plans.
2. For all residential development,provide conduit from each unit/lot and a pull box to connect to the
street. Provide interior structured wiring for each house/building with minimum Category 5
copper wire, Radio Grade 6 coaxial cable, and a central distribution panel, prior to release of
occupancy(fiber-to-the building, FTTB). Plans shall be submitted for City Planner and Building
Official review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
E. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. Multiple car garage driveways shall be tapered down to a standard two-car width at street.
2. On flag lots, use a 12-foot driveway within flag to maximize landscape area.
F. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in
the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and
submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior
final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1
slope,shall be,at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion
control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be
installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
3. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater
slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as
follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq.ft.of slope area,1-gallon or larger size
shrub per each 100 sq.ft.of slope area,and appropriate ground cover. In addition,slope banks
in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or
larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in
staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall
include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
4. For single-family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be continuously
maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each individual unit is sold
and occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those units, an inspection shall be
conducted by the Planning Division to determine that they are in satisfactory condition.
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5. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the Development
Code.
6. The final design of the perimeter parkways,walls,landscaping,and sidewalks shall be included in
the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and approval and
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Division.
7. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the
perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
8. Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for City Planner review and approval
prior to issuance of building permits. These criteria shall encourage the natural growth
characteristics of the selected tree species.
G. Signs
1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this approval.
Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall require
separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to installation of any signs.
H. Environmental
1.. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Fourth Street Rock
Crusher project in a standard format as determined by the City Planner,prior to accepting a cash
deposit on any property.
2. A final acoustical report shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits. The final report shall discuss the level of interior noise attenuation
to below 45 CNEL, the building materials and construction techniques provided, and if
appropriate,verify the adequacy of the mitigation measures. The building plans will be checked
for conformance with the mitigation measures contained in the final report.
3. The applicant shall submit certification from an acoustical engineer that all recommendations of
the acoustical report were implemented in construction, including measurements of interior and
exterior noise levels to document compliance with City standards. Certification shall be
submitted to the Building&Safety Division prior to final occupancy release of the affected homes.
4. 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 Cityto
retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measures.
Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental documents shall be
considered grounds for forfeit.
I. 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.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909)477-2710, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S)
J. General Requirements
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following:
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
C. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets,detached)including the size of the main switch, number and size
of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans,including isometrics,underground diagrams,water and waste
diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air
conditioning; and
g. Planning Division Project Number(i.e., DRC2004-00279)clearly identified on the outside
of all plans.
K. Site Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be
marked with the project file number(i.e.,DRC2001-00001). The applicant shall comply with the
latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in
effect at the time of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety Division for availability of
the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential project or major addition,the applicant
shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include,but are not limited to:
City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee,Transportation Development Fee, Permit and
Plan Check Fees,Construction and Demolition Diversion Program deposit and fees and School
Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division
prior to permit issuance.
3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building and Safety Official after tract/parcel map
recordation and prior to issuance of building permits.
4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
L. New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances
considering use, area, and Fre-resistiveness.
2. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations.
3. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions.
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
M. Security Hardware
1. A secondary locking device shall be installed on all sliding glass doors.
2. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are within
40 inches of any locking device,tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be used.
3. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices.
N. Windows
1. All sliding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able to be lifted
from frame or track in any manner.
O. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime
visibility.
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 22, 2004
Craftsman Homes
Etiwanda Arbors
Tract 13672
DRC2004-00279
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT.
FSC-1 Public 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 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-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.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. The required fire flow for this project is gallons per minute at a minimum residual
pressure of 20-pounds per square inch. This requirement is made in accordance with Fire
Code Appendix III-A, as 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. Show all fire hydrants located within 600-feet of the proposed project site.
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. All structures that do not meet Fire District access requirements (see Fire Access).
2. When required fire flow cannot be provided due to inadequate volume or pressure.
FSC-6 Fire District Site Access
a. Fire District access roadways include public roads, streets and highways and any other
roadway designated as a FD roadway by FCS.
b. Residential gates installed across Fire District access roads shall be installed in
accordance with RCFPD Residential Gate Standard#9-1. The following design
requirements apply:
a. All automatic gates shall be provided with a Fire District approved, compatible traffic
pre-emption device. The devices shall be digital. Analog devices are not acceptable.
Devices shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and
specifications.
b. Vehicle access gates shall be provided with an approved Fire District Knox Key Switch.
c. The key switch shall be located outside and immediately adjacent to the gate for use in
the event that the traffic pre-emption device fails to operate.
d. A traffic loop device must be installed to allow exiting from the complex.
e. The gate shall remain in the open position for not less than 20-minutes and shall
automatically reset.
7. Fire Lane Identification: Red curbing and/or signage shall identify the fire lanes, which
are not public roads. 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.
8. 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-9 Single-family Residential Sales Model homes require approved Fire District vehicle
access and water supply from a public or private water main system before construction.
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.
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. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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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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. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Address: Prior to the granting of occupancy, single-family dwellings shall post the address
with minimum 4-inch numbers on a contrasting background. The numbers shall be
internally or externally illuminated during periods of darkness. The numbers shall be visible
from the street. When building setback from the public roadway exceeds 100-feet,
additional 4-inch numbers shall be displayed at the property entry.
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