HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-18 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 05-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA,CALIFORNIA,APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP SUBTT16971, AN 18 LOT SUBDIVISION OF 4.35 ACRES OF LAND
IN THE LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (4-8 DWELLING UNITS
PER ACRE), LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF HELLMAN AVENUE,
SOUTH OF 6TH STREET; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF—APN: 0210-062-39.
A. Recitals.
1. American Pacific Homes filed an application for the approval of Tentative Tract
SUBTT16971,as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,the subject
Tentative Tract Map request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 23rd day of March 2005, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing on March 23,2005,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 east side of Hellman Avenue,
south of 6th Street,with a street frontage of 315 feet and lot depth of approximately 1,247 feet,and
is presently vacant; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is vacantwith approved Tentative Tract
SUBTT16311,the property to the south consists of single-family residential,the property to the east
is single-family residential, and the property to the west is open space flood control; and
C. The development is proposed to include the development of one single-family
residence on each lot, an emergency access way and gate on Lot 8 onto Old Post Drive, and
access to the proposed Multi-use Regional Trail; and
d. All parking and circulation requirements are met.
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:
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a. That the tentative tract is consistentwith the General Plan, Development Code,and
any applicable specific plans with the exceptions of the Variances for wall height and lot depth
granted under separate resolution; and
b. The design or improvements of the tentative tract is consistent with the General
Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
d. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
e. The tentative tract is not likely to cause serious public health problems; and
f. The design of the tentative tract will not conflict with any easement acquired by the
public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed
subdivision.
4. 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 or the habitat
upon which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the
Mitigated Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the
Planning Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the
presumption of adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-1-d)of Title 14 of the California Code
of Regulations.
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.
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Planning Department
1) Approval of Tentative Tract SUBTT16971 is granted subject to the
approval of Variance DRC2004-01163 for lot depth, and Minor
Exception DRC2005-00189 for all walls exceeding 6 feet,but less than
8 feet, in height.
2) All perimeter walls shall be no less than 6 feet high, including along the
street between Lots 6 and 7. All such walls shall match those
perimeterwalls of the abutting development to the east,Tentative Tract
SUBTT15727, in color and materials subject to review by the City
Planner.
3) Access and a gate for such access shall be provided between Lot 6
and Lot 7 for the regional trail identified on the Hiking and Riding Trails
Master Plan (General Plan Exhibit III-13).
4) Tree Removal Permit DRC2004-00885 is hereby approved subject to
the mitigation measures (Biology) contained herein below.
Engineering Department
1) Development is responsible for frontage improvements to Hellman
Avenue from the north project boundary to the City limits, within
Cucamonga Creek Channel.
2) In lieu of installing the Master Plan Storm Drain Line IV-2 in Hellman
Avenue,development is required to install floodwalls,on both sides of
Hellman Avenue south of 6th Street, to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
3) 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.
a) Include design of supplemental interim flood protection measure
along Hellman Avenue and/or determine safe finished floor
elevations for all lots within the 100-year flood zone.
b) All catch basins and on-site local storm drain systems shall be
Q100.
4) It shall be the developer's responsibility to have the current Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Zone A designation removed from the
project.
a) The developer shall provide drainage and/or flood protection
facilities sufficient to obtain an un-shaded zone W' designation
for the project area. The developer's engineer shall prepare all
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the necessary reports, plans, and hydrologic/hydraulic
calculations. A Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR)
shall be obtained from the Federal Emergency Management
Agency(FEMA)prior to approval of the final map or the issuance
of building permits, whichever occurs first. A Letter of Map
Revision (LOMR)shall be issued by FEMA prior to occupancy or
improvement acceptance, whichever occurs first.
b) If FEMA is unwilling to revise the Flood Insurance Rate Map
(FIRM), elevation certificates shall be provided for lots within the
flood zone.
5) Hellman Avenue frontage shall be improved in accordance with City
"Secondary Arterial"standards including a.c. pavement,curbs,gutters,
sidewalk, street lights, street trees, and access ramps as follows:
a) Reconstruct Hellman Avenue pavement, including west of the
centerline, to current City standards. Provide a tilt section and
install sufficient improvements on the west side to keep Q100
within the right-of-way. The developer may request a
reimbursement agreement to recover the cost of Hellman Avenue
reconstruction and improvements, west of the centerline, from
future development(redevelopment)as it occurs on the west side
of Hellman Avenue. If the developer fails to submit for said
reimbursement agreement within six months of the public
improvements being accepted by the City, all rights of the
developer to reimbursement shall terminate.
b) If a floodwall is required on the east side, sidewalk shall be curb
adjacent with the floodwall at the back of the sidewalk. All
Landscape Maintenance District (LIVID) landscaping shall be
above Q100 water surface.
c) If this tract develops before Tentative Tract SUBTT16311,
Hellman Avenue improvements shall be extended to 6th Street to
contain Q,00,or flood walls shall be provided along the north tract
boundary.
6) Street "D" shall be improved in accordance with City "Local Street"
standards including a.c. pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalk, street
lights, street trees, traffic signs and striping.
a) Cul-de-sac shall conform to City Standards.
b) The street shall be based upon a straight grade crossfall of 1.70
percent per City Standards.
7) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical)on
the project side of Hellman Avenue shall be undergrounded from the
first pole offsite south of the southerly project boundary to the first pole
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north of the north project boundary street, prior to public improvement
acceptance or occupancy,whichever comes first. All services crossing
Hellman Avenue shall be undergrounded at the same time. The
developer may request reimbursement agreement to recover one-half
the City adopted amount for undergrounding from future development
(redevelopment) as it occurs on the opposite side of the street. If the
developer fails to submit for said reimbursement agreement within 6
months of the public improvements being accepted by the City, all
rights of the developer to reimbursement shall terminate.
8) Reconstruct Old Post Drive to a reduced radius tum around per City
Standard No. 113, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Written
approval shall be obtained from Hawthomes Homeowners'Association
(HOA) prior to the approval of the Final Tract Map 16971.
9) Obtain from Rancho Cucamonga Fire District comments regarding the
width, surface material specifications, and others of the emergency
access easement on Lot 9.
10) In reference to San Bernardino County Flood Control District
(SBCFCD)comments dated October 13,2004, the development shall
incorporate the most recent FEMA flood proofing regulations.
Establish adequate provisions for intercepting and conducting drainage
around or through the site in a manner that will not adversely affect
adjacent or downstream properties. A complete drainage analysis,
including hydrologic/hydraulics calculations will be required. Other on-
site or off-site improvements may be required upon determination of
the analysis.
11) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' approval may be required for work
within Cucamonga Channel in addition to SBCFCD permit. Information
can be obtained from the SBCFCD's Operation Division, Permit
Section.
12) The WQMP that was originally submitted is inadequate. Submit a
Water Quality Management Plan that follows current WQMP templates
/guidance and regulations set forth by the Santa Ana Regional Water
Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Access the following website for an
updated San Bernardino County Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP) for New Development and Redevelopment Projects:
http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwgcb8/html/sb_wgmp.htmi This site provides
Guidance and Templates that can be filled out electronically and
printed. Adhere to these guidelines and use the templates provided.
Also, include the BMPs identified in the plan on Grading Plans when
submitted for plan check.
13) To provide access to this development, the developer shall construct
Street "A," "C;' and "D" of Tentative Tract 16311, north of this
development. Tentative Tract SUBTT16311 shall be recorded before
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the Final Tract Map 16971 is scheduled for City Council approval or
easements for those streets shall be obtained from the property owner.
Environmental Mitigation
Air Quality
1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating
condition so as to reduce operational emissions. The 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:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through
seeding and watering.
• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads.
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to
erosion over extended periods of time.
• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed
excavated soil during and after the end of work periods.
• Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local
ordinances and use sound engineering practices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if
silt is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares oroccurs as a
result of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of
year of construction.
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• Suspend grading operations during high winds(i.e.,wind speeds
exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks
or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means.
6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board
[RWQCB]) daily to reduce Particulate Matter (PM1o) emissions, in
accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
7) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall
be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96
hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions.
8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative
fuel-powered equipment where feasible.
9) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction grading
plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when
not in use.
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.
Biological Resources
1) The 11 heritage trees shall be removed and replaced within the project
boundaries on a 1:1 ratio with the largest nursery grown trees available
to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
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.
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• Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of
archaeological sites within new developments,using their special
qualities as a theme or focal point.
• Pursue educating the public about the area's archaeological
heritage.
• Propose mitigation measures and recommend considerations 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 PM10 emissions associated with
vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary depending upon the
time of year of construction.
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3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed
25 mph to minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such
episodes.
4) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall
be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96
hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions.
Hydrology and Water Quality
1) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the permit applicant shall submit
to the Building Official for approval,a Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices
(BMPs) that shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during
construction activities entering the storm drain system to the maximum
extent practical.
2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in the Grading
Plan,and implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific
measures to control on-site and off-site erosion from the time of ground
disturbing activities are initiated through completion of grading. This
Erosion Control Plan shall include the following measures at a
minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and construction to
minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in southern
California, and b) An inspection and maintenance program shall be
included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either on-site or
off-site as a result of this project will be corrected through a
remediation or restoration program within a specified time frame.
3) During construction, temporary berms such as sandbags or gravel
dikes must be used to prevent discharge of debris orsediment from the
site when there is rainfall or other runoff.
4) During construction, to remove pollutants, street cleaning will be
performed prior to storm events and after the use of water trucks to
control dust in order to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from
the site.
5) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water
Quality Management Plan(prepared by Chuck Lockman of Lockman&
Associates, August 16, 2004) to reduce pollutants after construction
entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical.
6) Landscaping Plans shall include provisions for controlling and
minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped
areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to
ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for these areas,
including monitoring provisions for a minimum of two years, shall be
submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of
grading permits.
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7) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the
City Engineer for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP), including a project description and identifying Best
Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on-site to reduce
pollutants into the storm drain system to the maximum extent
practicable. The WQMP shall identify the structural and non-structural
measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development and
Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June
2004.
8) Prior to issuance of Grading or Paving Permits,applicant shall obtain a
Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the
National Pollutant 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 Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General
Construction Permit.
9) The developer shall provide drainage and/or flood protection facilities
sufficient to obtain an un-shaded zone "X" designation for the project
area. The developer's engineer shall prepare all the necessary
reports, plans and hydrologic/hydraulic calculations. A Conditional
Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) shall be obtained from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)prior to approval of the final
map or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. A
Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) shall be issued by FEMA prior to
occupancy or improvement acceptance, whichever occurs first.
10) If FEMA is unwilling to revise the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM),
elevation certificates shall be provided for lots within the tract.
11) 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.
12) Include design of supplemental interim flood protection measures
along Hellman Avenue and/or determine safe finished floor elevations
for all lots within 100-year flood zone.
13) All catch basins and on site local storm drain systems shall be Q100.
Noise
1) Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of
8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any
time on Sunday or a national holiday.
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2) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards
specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120-D, as measured at
the property line. The developer shall hire a consultant to perform
weekly noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code
Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times may be required by the
Planning Department. Said consultant shall report their findings to the
Planning Department within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed
the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the
Planning Department. If noise levels exceed the above standards,
then construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of
compliance with above noise standards or halted.
3) The perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in
first phase.
4) Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of
8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any
time on Sunday or a national holiday. Additionally,if heavy trucks used
for hauling would exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to and from the
construction site), then the developer shall prepare a noise mitigation
plan denoting any construction traffic haul routes. To the extent
feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass sensitive
land uses or residential dwellings.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF MARCH 2005.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BV��L�A,f ILE
McNiel, Vice Chai an
ATTEST:
Brad er a etary
I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed,and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 23rd day of March 2005, 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 Tract Map SUBTT16971
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 Department
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Mitigation Monitoring Program
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3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staff's is needed,as
determined by the project planner or responsible City department,to monitor specific mitigation
activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner.
4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the
completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each
measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of
development.
5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off
as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP
Reporting Form.
6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation
measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions.
An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible City department
and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after written
notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the
authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached
hereto is not occurring.The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to
hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented.
8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the
responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division.The Division shall require the
applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee)with the City. These funds
shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report
on the mitigation measure for the required period of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City
with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether
the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall
conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director or
City Planner prior to the issuance of building permits.
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: Tentative Tract Mao SUBTT16971 Applicant: American Pacific Homes
Initial Study Prepared by: Vance Pomeroy, Contract Planner Date: February 3. 2005
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being properly serviced and maintained as per
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shall submit constriction 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 South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD)as well as City Planning Staff.
All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance CP C Review of plans A/C 2/4
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 perbanance standards BO B Review of plans A/C 2
noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108.
All construction equipment shall complywith SCAQMD Rules BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
402 and 403. Additionally, contractors snail include the
following provisions:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
through seeding and watering.
• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads. BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
areas to erosion over extended periods of time.
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• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of BO 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 BO C Review of plans A 4
accordance with local ordinances and use sound
engineering practices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established BO 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 the time of year of
construction.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds(i.e., BO C During A 4
wind speeds exceeding 25 mph)in accordance with construction
SCAQMD Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils BO 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 soil-stabilizing BO C During A 4
agent(approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality construction
Control Board [RWQCB)) daily to reduce Fine Particulate
Matter(PMro)emissions,in accordance with SCAQMD Rule
403.
Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and BO C During A 4
RWQCB)shall be applied to all inactive construction areas construction
that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM,o
emissions.
The construction contractor shall utilize electric or dean CE C Review of plans A/C 4
alternative fuel-powered equipment where feasible.
The construction contractor shall ensure that construction CE C Review of.plans A/C 2/4
Grading Plans include a statement that work crews will shut
off equipment when not in use.
All residential and commercial strictures shall be required to BO CID Review of plans C 2/4
incorporate high-efficiencyAciw-poluting heating, air
conditioning,appliances,and water heaters.
All residential and commercial shudures shall be required to BO CID Review of plans C 2/4
incorporate thermal pane windows and weather-stripping.
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The 11 heritage trees shall be removed and replaced within CP FIBICID Review of plans A 2/3/4
the project boundaries on a 1:1 ratio with the largest nursery
grown trees available to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
Cultural ResourcesYz" n ? ° 7 Ct "s. r.
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 CP/BO C Review of report AID 3/4
demolition or significant modification without an opportunity
for the City to establish its archaeological value.
Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4
archaeological sites within new developments, using their
special qualities as a theme or focal point.
Pursue educating the public about the area's archaeological CP/BO C Review of report AID 3/4
heritage.
Propose mitigation measures and recommend conditions of CP/BO C Review of report AID 3/4
approval to eliminate adverse project effects on significant,
important, and unique prehistoric resources, following
appropriate CEQA guidelines.
Prepare a technical resources management report, CP C Review of report AID 3/4
documenting the inventory, evaluation, and proposed
mitigation of resources within the project area. Submit one
copy of the completed report,with original illustrations,to the
San Bernardino County Archaeological Information Center
for permanent archiving.
A qualified paleontologist shall conduct a preconstruction field CP B Review of report AID 4
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 riot be limited to,ft following measures:
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Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to CP B Review of report AID 4
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 SO B/C Review of report AID 4
graded,divert eartii-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. CP D Review of report D 3
Transfer collected specimens with a copy of the report to the
San Bernardino County Museum.
Geoicigy and Soils ..;; �. MKI €ns. =r
The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing SO C During A 4
agent(approved by SCAQMD and RW QCB)daily to reduce construction
PM10 emissions,in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a SO C During A 4
schedule established by the City to reduce PM10 emissions construction
associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may
vary depending upon the time of year of construction.
Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds SO C During A 4
exceed 25 mph to minimize PM10 emissions from the site construction
during such episodes.
Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and SO C During A 4
RWQCB)shall be applied to all inactive construction areas construcbon
that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce PM10
emissions.
Hydrolo8Y and_Water Quality "
Prior to issuance of Grading Permits, the permit applicant SO B/C/D Review of plans ArC 2/4
shall submit the to Building Official for approval, a Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) specifically
identifying Best Management Practices(BMPs)that shall be
used on-site to reduce pollutants during constriction activities
entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent
practical.
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An erosion control plan shall be prepared, included in the BO B/C/D Review of plans AIC 2/4
Grading Plan,and implemented for the proposed project that
identifies specific measures to control on-site and off-site
erosion from the time of ground disturbing activities are
initiated through completion of grading. This Erosion Control
Plan shall include the following measures at a minimum: a)
Specify the timing of grading and construction to minimize sal
exposure to rainy periods experienced in southern Califomia,
and b) An inspection and maintenance program shall be
included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either
on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be corrected
through a remediation or restoration program within a
specified time frame.
During construction,temporary berms such as sandbags or BO B/C/D Review of plans& AIC 2/4
gravel dikes must be used to prevent discharge of debris or during
sediment from the site when there is rainfall or other runoff. construction
During construction,to remove pollutants,street cleaning will BO B/CID Review of plans& AIC 2/4
be performed prior to storm events and after the use of water during
trucks to control dust in order to prevent discharge of debris construction
or sediment from the site.
The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
Water Quality Management Plan (prepared by Chuck
Lockman of Lockman & Associates, August 16, 2004) to
reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm drain
system to the maximum extent practical.
Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticidestherbicides.
Landscaped areas shall be monitored and maintained for at
least two years to ensure adequate coverage and stable
growth. Plans for these areas, including monitoring
provisions for a minimum of two years,shall be submitted to
the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of
gradingpermits.
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Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall CE B/C/D Review of plans AIC 2/4
submit to the City Engineer for approval of a Water Quality
Management Plan(WQMP), including a project description
and identifying Best Management Practices(BMPs)that will
be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm drain
system to the maximum extent practicable. The WQMP
shall identify the structural and non-structural measures
consistent with the Guidelines for New Development and
Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga
in June 2004.
Prior to issuance of Grading or Paving Permits, applicant CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 214
shall obtain a Notice of Intent(NOI)to comply with obtaining
coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System(NPDES)General Construction Storm Water Permit
from the State Water Resources Control Board. Evidence
that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste
Dischargers Identification Number)shall be submitted to the
City Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General
Construction Permit.
The developer shall provide drainage and/or flood protection CE B/C/D Review of plans AIC 2/4
facilities sufficient to obtain an unshaded zone W
designation for the project area. The developers engineer
shall prepare all the necessary reports, plans and
hydrologic/hydrauliccalculations. A Conditional Letter of Map
Revision (CLOMR) shall be obtained from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)prior to approval
of the final map or the issuance of building permits,
whichever occurs first. A Letter of Map Revision (LOMR)
shall be issued by FEMA prior to occupancy or improvement
acceptance,whichever occurs first
If FEMA is un wiling to revise the Flood Insurance Rate Map CE B/C/D Review of plans AIC 2/4
(FIRM),elevation certificates shall be provided for lots within
the tract.
A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by CE BOD Review of plans A/C 2/4
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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Include design of supplemental interim flood protection CE B/C/D Review of plans AIC 2/4
measures along Hellman Avenue and/or determine safe
finished floor elevations for all lots within 100-year flood zone.
All catch basins and on site local storm drain systems shall CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
be Q100.
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Construction or grading shall not lake place between the BO C During A 4
hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including construction
Saturday,or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday.
Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the BO C During A 4
standards specified in Development Code Section construction
17.02.120-0, as measured at the property line. The
developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise
level monitoring as specified in Development Code Section
17.02.120. Monitoring at other times may be required by the
Building Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to
the Building Official within 24 hours;however,if noise levels
exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall
immediately notify the Building Official. IF noise levels exceed
the above standards, then construction activities shall be
reduced in intensity to a level of compliance with above noise
standards or halted.
The perimeter block wall shall be constricted as early as CP . C During A A
possible in the first phase. construction
Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours POGO C During A 477
of 8:00 p.m.and 6:30 a.m.on weekdays,including Saturday, construction
or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday. Additionally,if
heavy tricks used for hauling would exceed 100 daily trips
(counting both to and from the construction site), Dien the
developer shall prepare a Noise Mitigation Plan denoting any
constriction traffic haul routes. To the extent feasible,the
plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass sensitive land
uses or residential dwellings.
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Key to Checklist Abbreviations
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CDD-Community Development Director or designee A-With Each New Development A-On-site Inspection 1-Withhold Recordation of Final Map
CP-City Planner or designee B-Prior To Construction B-Other Agency Permit/Approval 2-Withhold Grading or Building Permit
CE-City Engineer or designee C-Throughout Construction C-Plan Check 3-Withhold Certificate of Occupancy
BO-Building Official or designee D-On Completion D-Separate Submittal(Reports/Studies/Plans) 4-Stop Work Order
PO-Police Captain or designee E-Operating 5-Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC-Fire Chief or designee 6-Revoke CUP
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: TENTATIVE TRACT SUBTT16971
SUBJECT: SUBDIVISION FOR 18 SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES
APPLICANT: AMERICAN PACIFIC HOMES, INC.
LOCATION: HELLMAN AVENUE AND 6TH STREET
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (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. Approval of Tentative Tract No. 16971 is granted subject to the approval of Variance
DRC2004-01163.
3. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 05-18, 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. 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 Department, the conditions contained herein, and Development
Code regulations.
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2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon,all Conditions
of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the
Homeowners' Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering
Departments 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
Department a list of the name and address of their officers on or before January 1 of each and
every year and whenever said information changes.
8. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property
owner,homeowners'association,or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape
maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and approved prior to
the issuance of building permits.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT, (909)477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S)
D. 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 Department Project Number(SUBTT16971)clearly identified on the outside of all
plans.
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2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils report.
Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check submittal.
3. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers'Compensation coverage to
the City prior to permit issuance.
4. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
5. Developers wishing to participate in the Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) can
contact the Building and Safety Department staff for information and submittal requirements.
E. 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(SUBTT16971). 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 Department 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
Department 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.
F. New Structures
1. Provide compliance with. the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances
considering use, area, and fire-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.
G. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California Building Code,City Grading
Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the
time of application for grading plan check.
4. The final grading, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed, I_/_
submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building
permits.
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5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of
combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped,and signed by a California
registered Civil Engineer.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
H. 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):
44 total feet on Hellman Avenue.
30 total feet on Street"D" (both sides).
3. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on the
final map.
4. The developer shall make a good faith effort to acquire the required off-site property interests
necessary to construct the required public improvements, and if he/she should fail to do so, the
developer shall, at least 120 days prior to submittal of the final map for approval, enter into an
agreement to complete the improvements pursuant to Government Code Sections 66462 and
66462.5 at such time as the City decides to acquire the property interests required for the
improvements. Such agreement shall provide for payment by the developer of all costs incurred
by the City if the City decides to acquire the off-site property interests required in connection with
the subdivision. Security for a portion of these costs shall be in the form of a cash deposit in the
amount given in an appraisal report obtained by the City,at developer's cost. The appraiser shall
have been approved by the City prior to commencement of the appraisal. This condition applies
in particular, but not limited to: Streets "A.""C" and "D"of Tract 16311.
I. Street Improvements
1. All public improvements(interior streets,drainage facilities,community trails,paseos,landscaped
areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards.
Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to,curb and gutter,AC pavement,
drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees.
2. Pursuant to City Council Resolution No.88-557,no person shall make connections from a source
of energy,fuel or power to any building service equipment which is regulated by technical codes
and for which a permit is required unless,in addition to any and all other codes,regulations and
ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been
completed and accepted by the City Council, except:that in developments containing more than
one building or unit, the development may have energy connections made to a percentage of
those buildings, or units proportionate to the completion of improvements as required by
conditions of approval of development. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings or
units be connected to energy prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by
these conditions of approval of development.
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3. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb& AC. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter i Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
Hellman Avenue X X X X X (e)
Street"D" X X X X X X
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item. (e) Flood walls.
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 _II_
construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any
other permits required.
C. Pavement striping,marking,traffic signing,street name signing,traffic signal conduit,and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction
project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and
interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside
of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer
Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No.6 at intersections and No.5 along streets,a maximum of 200
feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A Gash
deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving,which shall be refunded
upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be
installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan check.
5. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
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6. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed
legend (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 legend on Sheet 1." 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.
Hellman Avenue Geijera parviflora Australian Willow 5 ft. 20 ft. o.c. 15-gal. Fill-in
"D" Street Select appropriate tree from approved street tree list for Rancho Cucmonga
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 Department.
4) Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only.
J. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A separate set of landscape and irrigation plans per Engineering Public Works Standards shall
be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to final map approval or issuance
of building permits, whichever occurs first. The following landscaped parkways, medians,
paseos, easements, trails or other areas shall be annexed into the Landscape Maintenance
District: Hellman Avenue.
2. Public landscape areas are required to incorporate substantial areas(40%)of mortared cobble or
other acceptable non-irrigated surfaces.
3. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of building
permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
4. All required public landscaping and irrigation systems shall be continuously maintained by the
developer until accepted by the City.
K. Drainage and Flood Control
1. The project(or portions thereof)is located within a Flood Hazard Zone;therefore,flood protection
measures shall be provided as certified by a registered Civil Engineer and approved by the City
Engineer.
2. It shall be the developer's responsibility to have the current FIRM Zone A designation removed
from the project area. The developer shall provide drainage and/or flood protection facilities
sufficient to obtain an unshaded "X" designation. The developer's engineer shall prepare all
necessary reports, plans, and hydrologic/hydraulic calculations. A Conditional Letter of Map
Revision (CLOMR) shall be obtained from FEMA prior to final map approval or issuance of
building permits, whichever occurs first. A Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) shall be issued by
FEMA prior to occupancy or improvement acceptance, whichever occurs first.
3. 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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4. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the
property from adjacent areas.
5. A permit from the San Bernardino County Flood Control District is required for work within its
right-of-way.
L. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system,water,gas,
electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga Valley Water District(CVWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from
the CVWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,whichever occurs first.
Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval
in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential
projects.
4. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved.
Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received from
them.
M. General Requirements and Approvals
1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City,covering the estimated operating costs for all
new streetlights for the first six months of operation,prior to final map approval or prior to building
permit issuance if no map is involved.
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 Department when the first building permit application is submitted to Building and
Safety. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering Department within 60 days following
the completion of the construction and/or demolition project.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, 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
November 2, 2004
Cook Properties
SFR Sub-division
SUTT16971
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT.
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 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:
i. At the entrance(s) to a commercial, industrial or residential project from the public
roadways.
ii. At intersections.
iii. On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible.
iv. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs of the Fire District.
V. A minimum of forty-feet (40') from any building.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
The required fire flow for your project will be established when the size of the structures are
provided.
1. 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
their 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.
5. A lack of fire flow will require the buildings to be sprinklered.
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 must review and approve plans with all the details
for the required emergency access road at the end of the cul-de- sac. The plans must be submitted as a
part of the alternative method application for approval, a fee of$ 92.00 is required. 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. The design of the emergency access must be in accordance to
RCFPD Standard 9-7.
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. Please reference
the RCFPD Water Plan Submittal Procedure Standard #9-8
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.
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. Public 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
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3. 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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