HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-49 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 05-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW DRC2004-00822 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 15
SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ON 5.02 ACRES IN THE
LOW-MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF CANDLEWOOD STREET AND ETIWANDA AVENUE; AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF- APN: 100-031-01 THRU 04.
A. Recitals.
1. KB Home Greater Los Angeles Inc. filed an application for the Design Review of
Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16643, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Design Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 13th day of July 2005, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga held a meeting to consider the application.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved bythe Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced meeting on July 13, 2005, including written and oral staff reports,this Commission
hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to the property located at the northeast comer of
Candlewood Street and Etiwanda Avenue with a street frontage of approximately 290 feet and lot
depth of approximately 462 feet and is presently unimproved; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is single-family homes under
construction, the property to the south consists of unimproved office/professional land for which a
formal application has been submitted, the property to the east is single-family homes and the 1-15
freeway, and the property to the west is single-family homes and office/professional; and
C. The development is proposed to include the development of one single-family
residence on each lot; and
d. All parking and circulation requirements are met.
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 specifically finds and concludes as follows:
a. That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and
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b. That the proposed design is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code
and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and
C. That the proposed design is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of
the Development Code; and
d. That the proposed design, 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.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for
the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the
findings as follows:
a. That the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared
therefore reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this
Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in said Mitigated Negative
Declaration with regard to the application.
b. Although the Mitigated Negative Declaration identifies certain significant
environmental effects that will result if the project is approved, all significant effects have been
reduced to an acceptable level by imposition of mitigation measures on the project which are listed
below as conditions of approval.
C. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole, the
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources orthe habitat upon
which wildlife depends. Further, based upon the substantial evidence contained in the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning
Commission during the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of
adverse effect as set forth in Section 753.5(c-1-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition setforth below
and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Department
1) Approval of DRC2004-00822 is subject to the approval of Variance
DRC2005-00186 for the sound walls.
2) The sound walls along Candlewood Street should provide a different
color or texture on the lower portion to de-emphasize the height.
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Horizontal application of darker colors on the bottom can make the wall
appear shorter.
3) Tree Removal Permit DRC2004-00824 is hereby approved subject to
the mitigation measures below, and that Spotted Gum (Eucalyptus
maculata) replacement trees shall be used for the windrow
replacement.
4) The developer shall provide each prospective buyer of lots along
Etiwanda Avenue written notice of the required pedestrian paseo,which
is to be maintained in perpetuity. The written notice shall be signed by
the prospective buyer prior to acceptance of cash deposit on the
property.
5) The developer shall provide each prospective buyer of comer lots
written notice of maintaining the landscaped parkway. The written
notice shall be signed by the prospective buyer prior to acceptance of
cash deposit on the property.
6) The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of
the adjacent 1-15 freeway. The standard format for the written notice
shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval, prior to
issuance of building permits. The written notice shall be signed by the
prospective buyer prior to acceptance of cash deposit on the property.
7) Submit standard design of future trellis, patio, and patio covers that
may be added within the rear yard by the homeowner for City Planner
review, prior to issuance of Building Permits. The standard design shall
include notes stating that rolled roof, metal, wood shingles, and asphalt
shingles are not allowed.
8) Provide conduit from each unittlot and a pull box to connect to the
street and provide interior structure wiring for each house/building with
minimum Category 5 copper wire, Radio Grade 6 coaxial cable, and
central distribution panel, prior to release of occupancy. Plans shall be
submitted for City Planner and Building Official review and approval
prior to issuance of Building Permits.
9) The pedestrian paseo shall have a minimum width 10-foot easement
and shall include sidewalk, landscaping flanking the sidewalk,and open
decorative fencing to delineate the pedestrian paseo. Submit a detailed
design of the pedestrian paseo between lots that front onto Etiwanda
Avenue for City Planner and City Engineer review and approval prior to
plan check.
10) Streetscape along Etiwanda Avenue shall be designed per Etiwanda
Specific Plan.
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Engineering Department
1) Etiwanda Avenue frontage improvements to be in accordance with City
"Secondary arterial"standards and Etiwanda Specific Plan Figure 5-23,
including:
a) Provide cobble curb and gutter and property line adjacent
sidewalk.
b) Provide 9500 Lumen HPSV streetlights along Etiwanda Avenue
frontage.
C) Provide "Two-Way Left-Tum Lane" on Etiwanda Avenue.
d) Protect existing R26"No Stopping" signs or replace as required.
e) Provide a Class II Bike Lane along the Etiwanda Avenue frontage.
f) There shall be no driveway access to Etiwanda Avenue.
g) Access ramps shall be provided at both comers of Etiwanda
Avenue and Candlewood Street.
h) Since Etiwanda Avenue rear yards will be required to look like
front yards, access shall be provided for the private maintenance
of the parkway.
2) 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 fails to do so, the developer shall install
curb adjacent sidewalk within existing rights-of-way along the east side
of Etiwanda Avenue north of this tract boundary to the southeast comer
of Bartholow Drive—APN: 1100-021-01.
3) Install Etiwanda Avenue improvements to extend across adjacent north
property, APN: 1100-021-01, including southeast corner at Bartholow
Drive to join with existing Bartholow Drive improvements per City
Drawing No. 1948, Sheet 5 of 15; including cobble curb and gutter,
pavement, sidewalk, drive approach, streetlights, and access ramp.
4) Candlewood Street and Crawford Place frontage improvements to be in
accordance with City"Local Street' standards, as required, including:
a) Sidewalk shall be property line adjacent.
b) Streetlights shall be 5800 Lumen HPSV.
c) There shall be no driveway access to Candlewood Street.
d) Protect or provide traffic signage and striping as required.
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e) Install Candlewood Street and Crawford.Place full width, curb to
curb, from Etiwanda Avenue east to join with existing
improvements on Crawford Place. The developer may request a
reimbursement agreement to recover the cost of permanent off-
site improvements (south of street centerline) from future
development of the adjacent property. 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.
5) Install local storm drains in Etiwanda Avenue and Candlewood Street to
convey all development drainage to the Master Plan Storm Drains. The
cost of local storm drains shall be bome by this development with no
fee credit. Provide a street design for Candlewood Street that will
surface overflow to Etiwanda Avenue in the event of blockage in the
sump catch basins.
a) All sump catch basins, laterals, and surface over flow shall be
designed to handle Q100.
b) There is a sump condition on the south side of Candlewood
Street. Public street runoff cannot enter private property.
c) Extend the local storm drain system as far on-site as needed to
contain Q25 within the tops of curbs, Q100 within rights-of-way,
and provide a 10-foot dry lane in Q10.
6) Internal streets to be improved in accordance with City"Local Street'
standards, as required, including:
a) Provide curb and gutter, property line adjacent sidewalk and
asphalt pavement as required.
b) Provide 5800 Lumen HPSV streetlights as required.
c) Provide traffic signage and striping as required.
d) Access ramps shall be provided at both comers of Candlewood
Street intersection with cul-de-sac street.
7) All parkways shall slope at 2 percent from the top of the curb to 1 foot
behind the sidewalk along all street frontages.
8) The property owner at the southeast comer of Etiwanda Avenue and
Candlewood Street has been conditioned to dedicate the necessary
right-of-way along their frontage on Candlewood Street. _ Install
Candlewood Street full width.
a) If the owner has not obtained the dedication, then the necessary
rights-of-way need to be provided by a separate document.
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b) Complete Candlewood Street improvements across this property
when right-of-way is obtained. The developer may request a
reimbursement agreement to recover the cost of permanent off-
site improvements (south of street centerline) from future
development of the adjacent property. 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.
9) The proposed Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) and Best
Management Practices(BMPs)shall be illustrated on the Grading Plan
at the time of plan check.
10) The owners of Lots 4, 5, and 15 shall maintain the proposed parkway
and the planting area between the back of the sidewalk and the
perimeter wall along the side yards. The side yard screen walls should
not extend beyond the front of structures. Walls along the side yards of
Lots 4, 5, and 15 shall be setback a minimum of 5 feet from the back of
the sidewalk, or as directed by the Planning Department.
a) Install private landscaping and irrigation systems in the side yards
along the streets prior to public improvements being accepted by
the City.
11) Owners of Lots 12 and 13 shall maintain the proposed parkway planting
area between the back of the curb and the right-of-way along Etiwanda
Avenue and the sidewalk easement between the two lots. Install
private landscaping and irrigation systems in these areas prior to public
improvements being accepted by the City.
12) Provide a minimum 5-foot wide public landscape easement on Lots 13,
14, and 15 outside the perimeter wall adjacent to the Candlewood
Street rear yards. Landscape Maintenance District Plans shall
incorporate attractive, low maintenance designs, compatible with or
transitioning to adjacent landscape areas, to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer. The maximum slope within publicly maintained landscape
areas is 3:1. Where slopes occur, a 1-foot wide flat area behind the
sidewalk shall be provided. Slopes higher than 6 feet shall have a
2-foot wide flat shelf at the top, along the base of the wall. Planting
areas for shrubs should have a minimum width of 3 feet, clear of the
wall footings. Trees will require wider planting areas, as determined by
the City Engineer.
13) The developer of the adjacent Tract 16454-1 is installing the master
plan stone drain on Etiwanda Avenue. This developer, (for Tentative
Tract Map SUBTT16643), shall pay the drainage fees for Area 9 of the
Etiwanda/San Sevaine Area Drainage Policy.
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a) For the portion of Drainage Areas 8 and 9 south of Base Line
Road, the Master Plan drainage fee is currently$22,700 per net
acre, but subject to annual adjustment.
b) For Drainage Area 9, the Regional Mainline drainage fee is
$7,800 per net acre, subject to annual adjustment, and there are
no Secondary Regional fees.
c) Tract 15711 has provided land for an area-wide detention basin.
The owner of the land is eligible for reimbursement to recoverthe
proportionate cost of the land and ultimate basin related facilities
(outlet, etc.). The fair share amount has been determined to be
$5,000 per acre, which shall be paid prior to final map
recordation.
14) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical,
except for the 66 kV electrical) on the project side of Etiwanda Avenue
shall be undergrounded along the entire project frontage, extending
from the first pole north of Bartholow Drive to the first pole south of
Candlewood Street, prior to public improvement acceptance or
occupancy, whichever occurs first. All services crossing Etiwanda
Avenue shall be undergrounded at the same time. The developer may
request a reimbursement agreement to recover one-half the City
adopted cost 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.
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.
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3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards
noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied
either by hand or high-volume, low-pressure spray.
4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in
SCAQMD Rule 1108.
5) All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and
403. Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through
seeding and watering.
• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads.
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to
erosion over extended periods of time.
• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed
excavated soil during and after the end of work periods.
• Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local
ordinances and use sound engineering practices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if
silt is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a
result of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of
year of construction.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds(i.e.,wind speeds
exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or
cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means.
6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board
[RWQCB]) daily to reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance with
SCAQMD Rule 403.
7) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)shall be
applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96
hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions.
8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative
fuel-powered equipment where feasible.
9) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction grading plans
include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in
use.
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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) Tree Removal Permit is required for the removal of the Eucalyptus
windrow trees and a replacement program must be in place in the
manner specified in the New Windrow Planting Guidelines within the
Etiwanda Specific Plan.
Cultural Resources
1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or
during grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to
monitor construction activities,to take appropriate measures to protect
or preserve them for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist,
the City of Rancho Cucamonga will:
• Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from
demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for
the City to establish its archaeological value.
• Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of
archaeological sites within new developments, using their special
qualities as a theme or focal point.
• Pursue educating the public about the area's archaeological
heritage.
• Propose mitigation measures and recommend conditions of
approval to eliminate adverse project effects on significant,
important, and unique prehistoric resources,following appropriate
CEQA guidelines.
• Prepare a technical resources management report, documenting
the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources
within the project area. Submit one copy of the completed report
with original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County
Archaeological Information Center for permanent archiving.
2) A qualified paleontologist shall conduct a preconstruction field survey of
the project site. The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that
will also 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:
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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.
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 PM,o emissions.
Hydrology and Water Quality
1) Structures to retain precipitation and runoff on-site shall be integrated
into the design of the project where appropriate. Measures that may be
used to minimize runoff and to enhance infiltration include Dutch drains,
precast concrete lattice blocks and bricks, terraces, diversions, runoff
spreaders, seepage pits, and recharge basins.
2) Prior to issuance of 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.
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3) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the 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.
Noise '
1) Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of
8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any
time on Sunday or a national holiday.
2) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards
specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120-D, as measured at
the property line. 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.
5) Walls placed at the tract would need to be 10 feet high on the south
side of Lots 13, 14 and 15 and 12 feet high on the south side of Lots 4
and 5. The second floor rooms of Lots 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15
could require glazing upgrades to a Sound Transmission Class rating of
STC32.
6) 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
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building plans will be checked for conformance with the mitigation
measures contained in the final report.
7) 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 Department prior to final
occupancy release of the affected homes.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF JULY 2005.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: A;K G�
Rich Macias, Chairman
ATTEST:
JBrad er ec eta
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 13th day of July 2005, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, McNIEL, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: McPHAIL
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16643,Conditional Use Permit DRC2004-00825,and
Development Review DRC2004-00822.
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 staffs 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 bythe project planner or responsible City department
and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring afterwritten
notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the
authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached
hereto is not occurring. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to
hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented.
8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the
responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division.The Division shall require the
applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee)with the City. These funds
shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report
on the mitigation measure for the required period of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City
with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
results to the City. Said,plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether
the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall
conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director or
City Planner prior to the issuance of building permits.
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: Tentative Tract Mao SUBTT16643, Conditional Use Permit DRC2004-00825 Develooment Review DRC2004-00822
Applicant: KB HOME GREATER LOS ANGELES INC. Initial Study Prepared by: Vance Pomeroy, Contract Planner
Date: February 9. 2005
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AirQuality T
All construction equipment shall be maintained in good CP C Review of plans^ AIC 2/4
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.
Prior to the issuance of any Grading Permits, the CP/BO C Review of plans C 2
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.
All paintsand coatings shall meet or exceed CP C Review of plans A/C 2/4
performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113.
Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or
high volume, low-pressure spray.
All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards SO B Review of plans A/C 2
noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108.
All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD SO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
Rules 402 and 403. Additionally, contractors shall
include the following provisions:
Reestablish ground cover on the construction site SO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
through seeding and watering.
Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads. SO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
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• 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.
• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of BO C Review of plans AIC 2l4
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 q 4
by the City if silt is carried over to adjacent public construction
thoroughfares or occurs as a result of hauling.
Timing may vary depending upon time of year of
construction.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds(i.e., BO 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 BO C During A 4
soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and construction
Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB])daily
to reduce PMjo 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 construction
areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to
reduce PM,o emissions.
The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean BO C Review of plans A/C 4
alternative fuel powered equipment where feasible.
The construction contractor shall ensure that BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
construction-grading plans include a statement that work
crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
All residential and commercial structures shall be BO C/D Review of plans C 2/4
required to incorporate high efficiency/low polluting
heating,air conditioning,appliances,and water heaters.
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All residential and commercial structures shall be BO C/D Review of plans C 2/4
required .to incorporate thermal pane windows and
weather-stripping.
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Tree Removal Permit is required for the removal of the CP B/C/D Review of q
eucalyptus windrow trees and a replacement program 2/3/4
must be put in place in the manner specified in the New plans/A
Windrow Planting Guidelines within the Etiwanda
Specific Plan.
Cultural Resourcest .9,.
..re .,.ten
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 CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4
sites from demolition or significant modification
without an opportunity for the City to establish its
archaeological value.
Consider establishing provisions to require CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4
incorporation of archaeological sites within new
developments, using their special qualities as a
theme or focal point.
• Pursue educating the public about the area's CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4
archaeological heritage.
• Propose mitigation measures and recommend CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4
conditions of approval to eliminate adverse project
effects on significant, important, and unique
prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA
guidelines.
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Prepare a technical resources management report, CP C Review of report A/D 3/4
documenting the inventory, evaluation, and
proposed mitigation of resources within the project
area. Submit one copy of the completed report,with
original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County
Archaeological Information Center for permanent
archiving.
A qualified paleontologist shall conduct a preconstruction CP B Review of report A/D 4
field survey of the project site. The paleontologist shall
submit a report of findings that will also provide specific
recommendations regarding further mitigation measures
(i.e., paleontological monitoring) that may be
appropriate.Where mitigation monitoring is appropriate,
the program must include, but not be limited to, the
following measures:
• Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and CP B Review of report A/D 4
equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with
minimal construction delay, to the site full-time
during the interval of earth-disturbing activities.
Should fossils be found within an area being cleared BO S/C Review of report A/D 4
or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities
elsewhere until the monitor has completed salvage.
If construction personnel make the discovery, the
grading contractor should immediately divert
construction and notify the monitor of the find.
• Submit a summary report to the City of Rancho CP D Review of report D 3
Cucamonga. Transfer collected specimens with a
copy of the report to the San Bernardino County
Museum.
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The site shall be treated with water or other soil- BO C Duringl A 4
stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) construction
daily to reduce PM,o emissions, in accordance with
SCAQMD Rule 403.
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Frontage public streets shall be swept accordintBO tBO' C During A 4
schedule established by the City to reduceconstruction
emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil o
Timing may vary depending upon the time of y
construction.
Grading operations shall be suspended whenBO C During q 4
speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PMIO emiconstruction
from the site during such episodes.
Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMBO C During4
RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive const construction
areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or mreduce PM,o emissions.
Hydrology and Water Qualityw_ -_
Structures to retain precipitation and runoff on-site shall CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
be integrated into the design of the project where
appropriate. Measures that may be used to minimize
runoff and to enhance infiltration include Dutch drains,
precast concrete lattice blocks and bricks, terraces,
diversions,runoff spreaders,seepage pits,and recharge
basins.
Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
submit to the City Engineer for approval of a Water
Quality Management Plan (W QMP), 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.
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Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
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.
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Noise r
T MDuring
Construction or grading shall not take place between the BO C A 4
hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays,including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or anational holiday.
Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the CP C gA 4
standards specified in Development Code Section construction
17.02.120-D, as measured at the property line.
Developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly
noise level monitoring as specified in Development
Code Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times may
be required by the Planning Department. Said
consultant shall report their findingsto 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.
Walls placed at the tract would need to be 10 feet high CP C During A A
on the south side of Lots 13, 14 and 15,and 12 feet high construction
on the south side of Lots 4 and 5. The second Floor
rooms of Lots 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 could require
glazing upgrades to a Sound Transmission Class rating
of STC32.
The-perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early CP C During A A
as possible in first phase. construction
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Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the P/O C During A 4/7
hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, construction
including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a
national holiday. 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.
A final acoustical report shall be submitted for City PO/BO C During A 4/7
Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of construction
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.
The applicant shall submit certification from an PO/BO C During A 4/7
acoustical engineer that all recommendations of the construction
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
Department prior to final occupancy release of the
affected homes.
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
Responsible!Person E '. Monitonng•Frequency , ; Mettiod ofVerification:' N ~Sanctions
CDD-Community Development Director or designee A-With Each New Development A-On-site Inspection 1 -Withhold Recordation of Final Map ,>y
CP-City Planner or designee B-Prior To Construction B-Other Agency Permit/Approval 2-Withhold Grading or Building Permit
CE-City Engineer or designee C-Throughout Construction C-Plan Check 3-Withhold Certificate of Occupancy
BO-Building Official or designee D-On Completion D-Separate Submittal(Reports/Studies/Plans) 4-Stop Work Order
PO-Police Captain or designee E-Operating 5-Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC-Fire Chief or designee 6.Revoke CUP
7-Citation
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00822
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT OF 15 SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES
APPLICANT: KB HOME GREATER LOS ANGELES, INC.
LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF CANDLEWOOD STREET AND ETIWANDA AVENUE
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 attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its
sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such
participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. Approval of Development Review DRC2004-00822 is granted subject to the approval of
Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16643, Conditional Use Permit DRC2004-00825, and Variance
DRC2005-00186.
3. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 05-49, 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. Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or 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.
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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,
Development Code regulations, and the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
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. 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
Department 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 atthe
time of building permit issuance.
7. If no centralized trash receptacles are provided, all trash pick-ups 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
including proper illumination.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Construct block walls between homes (i.e., along interior side and rear property lines), rather
than wood fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency.
14. 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.
15. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.
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16. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk. The
5-foot wall/fence setback and the parkway shall have landscape and irrigation in addition 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.
17. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be _/_/_
manufactured products.
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 Department. 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.
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 Department 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 and Etiwanda Specific Plan. This requirement shall be in addition to the
required street trees and slope planting.
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 Department.
7. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,the
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Department.
8. New windrow planting of Eucalyptus Maculata(Spotted Gum) is required at a ratio of 50 linear
feet per acre. The size, spacing, staking, and irrigation of these trees shall comply with the
City's Tree Preservation Ordinance (RCMC 19.08.100).
G. Environmental
1. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of
implementing said measures,including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required to
post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the City Planner in the
amount of$474 prior to the issuance of building permits,guaranteeing satisfactory performance
and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the City to retain
consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measures.
Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental documents shall be
considered grounds for forfeit.
H. Other Agencies
1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and
location of mailboxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead
structure for mailboxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mailboxes and the
design of the overhead structure shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE 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)
I. 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 (i.e., DRC2004-00822) 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. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued bythe
Building and Safety Department.
6. Developers wishing to participate in the Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) can
contact the Building and Safety Department staff for information and submittal requirements.
J. 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., DRC2004-00822). 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. The Building and Safety Official shall provide street addresses after tract 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.
K. 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.
L. 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,
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:
M. 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 _J_/_
street centerline):
50 total feet on Etiwanda Avenue
40 total total feet on Candlewood Street
30 total total feet on Crawford Street —J—/-
30 total feet on Internal Street
3. Corner Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
N. Street Improvements
1. All public improvements (interior streets, drainage facilities, community trails, paseos,
landscaped areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City
Standards. Interior street improvements shall include,but are not limited to,curb and gutter,AC
pavement, drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees.
2. Pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 88-557, no person shall make connections from a
source of energy, fuel or power to any building service equipment which is regulated by
technical codes and for which a permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes,
regulations and ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development
approval have been completed and accepted by the City Council,except:that in developments
containing more than one building or unit,the development may have energy connections made
to a percentage of those buildings,or units proportionate to the completion of improvements as
required by conditions of approval of development. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the
buildings or units be connected to energy prior to completion and acceptance of all
improvements required by these conditions of approval of development.
3. A minimum of 26-foot wide pavement, within a 40-foot wide dedicated right-of-way shall be
constructed for all half-section streets.
4. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm I Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
Etiwanda Avenue X X X X X X
Candlewood Street X X X X X
Crawford Place X X X X X X
Internal Street X X X X X X
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5. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety
lights on future signal poles,and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil
Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be
posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City
Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements,prior
to final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a
construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any
other permits required.
C. Pavement striping,marking,traffic signing,street name signing,traffic signal conduit,and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or
reconstruction project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future
traffic signals and interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the
street at 3 feet outside of BCR, ECR,or any other locations approved by the City Engineer
Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of
200 feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
I. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A
cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be
refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be
installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan check.
6. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
7. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The
completed legend(box below)and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street
improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction
legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend." 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.
Candlewood Street Pistacia chinesis Chinese Pistache 5' 30'0.C. 15 Gal Fill
In
Crawford Place Tristaniopsis laurina NCN 3' 20'0.0. 15 Gal Fill
In
Etiwanda Avenue Eucalyptus Red Gum 8' 30'O.C. 15 Gal Fill
camablulenis I In
Internal Street To be Determined at Plan Check.
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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 bythe Engineering Department.
4) Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only.
8. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with
adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project
intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or
industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required.
O. 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: Candlewood Street rear of Lots 14 and 15.
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.
5. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective
Beautification Master Plan Etiwanda Avenue.
P. Drainage and Flood Control
1. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map
approval or the issuance of building permits,whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall
be installed as required by the City Engineer.
2. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering ��—
the property from adjacent areas.
O. 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(CVW D), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from
the CVW D is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,whichever occurs first.
Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map
approval in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other
residential projects.
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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.
R. General Requirements and Approvals
1. Etiwanda/San Sevaine Area Regional Mainline,Secondary Regional,and Master Plan Drainage
Fees shall be paid prior to final map approval or prior to building permit issuance if no map is
involved.
2. 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.
3. 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 POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
S. 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.
T. 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.
U. 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 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
February 3, 2005
KB Homes
15 SFR
SUBTT16643 & DRC2004-0825 DRC2004-00822
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
1. The required fire flow for this project is 1750 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. Firewater plans are required for all projects that must extend the existing water supply to
or onto the site. Building permits will not be issued until fire protection water plans
are approved.
4. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600-feet
of the proposed project site.
FSC-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. Please reference the RCFPD Water Plan Submittal Procedure
Standard #9-8
2. All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering
any combustible framing materials to the site. CCWD personnel shall inspect the
installation and witness the hydrant flushing. Fire Construction Services shall inspect the
site after acceptance of the public water system by CCWD. Fire Construction Services
must grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
3: Construction Access: The-access roads must be paved in accordance with all the
requirements of the RCFPD Fire Lane Standard #9-7. All temporary utilities over access
roads must be installed at least 14' 6" above the finished surface of the road.
4. Fire Flow: A current fire flow letter from CCWD must be received. The applicant is
responsible for obtaining the fire flow information from CCWD and.submitting the letter to
Fire Construction Services.
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.
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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.
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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