HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-113 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 05-113
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP SUBTT17487, A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION OF 215
CONDOMINIUMS ON 12.99 ACRES, WITHIN THE VICTORIA GARDENS
LIFESTYLE CENTER IN THE MIXED USE DISTRICT OF THE VICTORIA
COMMUNITY PLAN, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DAY
CREEK BOULEVARD AND CHURCH STREET; AND MAKING FINDINGS
IN SUPPORT THERERESOF - APN: 0227-452-22.
A. Recitals.
1. Shea Homes filed an application for the approval of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17487,
as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,the subject Tentative Tract
Map SUBTT17487 request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 30th day of November 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.
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 November 30, 2005, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to an undeveloped rectangular shaped property located on
the southeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Church Street, with a street frontage of
approximately 1,200 feet on Church Street, approximately 430 feet on Arbor Lane, 1,200 feet on
Cultural Center Drive, and 430 feet on Day Creek Boulevard; and
b. The condominium subdivision will allow ownership of individual units and provide a
type of housing product for a segment of the residential market, thereby increasing the amount of
for-sale condominium units in a region that has been identified to have a housing demand that is
greater than the supply; and
c. ' Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17487 and the subsequent development of the
condominium units, together with the recommended conditions of approval, meets development
standards for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 05-113
SUBTT17487 — SHEA HOMES
November 30, 2005
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3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1
and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17487 is consistent with the General Plan,
Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
b. The design or improvements of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17487 is consistent
with the General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
C. The application is associated with the future residential development of the subject
site that is consistent with the Victoria Gardens Master Plan; and
d. New street improvements associated with the approval of Tentative Tract Map
SUBTT17487 and the subsequent development of the property will complete and enhance the
appearance of Day Creek Boulevard, Church Street, Cultural Center Drive, and Arbor Lane; and
e. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
f. The subdivision will not cause public health problems; and
g. The design of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT17487 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. The Commission hereby finds and determines that the project identified in this
Resolution is within the scope of the project reviewed in an Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(State Clearinghouse No. 20010301028) prepared for Development Agreement 01-02, Victoria
Community Plan Amendment 01-01, and Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM15716. Said EIR was
certified by the City Council on February 20, 2002, and no additional environmental review for the
discretionary actions mentioned in this notice is required pursuant to Public Resources Code
Section 21166.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth
below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference:
Planning Department
1) Approval is for the subdivision of airspace for residential condominium
purposes, 215 condominium units, on a 12.99-acre site located on the
southeast corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Church Street, also
identified as Assessor Parcel Number 0227-452-22.
2) This approval shall not waive compliance with any sections of the
Victoria Community Plan, the Victoria Gardens Master Plan, and the
requirements of the Uniform Building Code, and/or City Ordinances.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 05-113
SUBTT17487 — SHEA HOMES
November 30, 2005
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3) All applicable conditions of approval for Tentative Parcel Map
SUBTT17840 and Development Review DRC2005-00701 shall apply.
Engineering Department
1) All pertinent conditions per SUBTPM15716 and the Development
Agreement shall apply.
2) Day Creek Boulevard frontage improvements shall be protected in
place or replaced as required.
3) Church Street frontage improvements shall be protected in place or
replaced as required.
4) Cultural Center Drive frontage improvements shall be protected in
place or replaced as required.
5) All perimeter landscaping shall be maintained by the developer.
6) Arbor Lane frontage improvements shall be protected in place or
replaced as required.
7) Provide a crosswalk and a pedestrian activated flashing beacon and
in-pavement warning lights across the north leg of the intersection of
Arbor Lane and the project driveway.
8) Arbor Lane shall be posted R26 "No Parking Any Time" sign.
9) All interior driveways shall be considered "private drives."
10) The Traffic Impact Analysis fair share traffic mitigation for
improvements within the City shall be accomplished through the City's
established Transportation Fee Program. The Traffic Impact Analysis
fair share traffic mitigation for improvements outside the City limits shall
be proportionally paid prior to each final map recordation. Fair share
amount for DRC2005-00701 is $18,365.17.
11) The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) revised October 2005
has been reviewed and the following items need to be completed and
incorporated onto the Grading Plan:
a) Section 1.1 — Provide contact name or position.
b) Section 1.2 — Provide permit numbers (List DRC2005-00701
PMT# and WDID#).
c) Section 2.1 — Day Creek Boulevard is not listed on the CWA
Section 303(d) list.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 05-113
SUBTT17487 — SHEA HOMES
November 30, 2005
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d) Section 2.1 - #5 The Santa Ana River, Reach 3 is only listed for
bacteria/virus.
e) Section 3.3 — Refer to the California Stormwater Best
Management Practices Handbook for definitions and
specifications for Treatment Control Best Management Practices.
Verify whether selections in the matrix(Water Quality Inlets)meet
definitions and specifications in the Handbook:
http://www.cabmphandbooks.com/development.asp
f) Section 3.3 — "Oxygen Demanding Substances" should be
marked "yes" since it is a potential pollutant of concern.
g) Section 3.4 — See comment from Section 3.3 concerning the
definitions and specifications for Treatment Control Best
Management Practices.
h) Section 4 — Refer to the Water Quality Management Practice
Guidance pages for Street Sweeping O & M.
i) Section 4 — Provide source for statement under "Roof Runoff
Controls"that says, "Infiltration practices are not recommended in
San Bernardino County due to potential impact to groundwater
resources. "
j) Section 6 — Notarize and record the City's "Memorandum of
Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan." (Copies
are available at the front counter of the Engineering Department.)
k) Plan Review—Locate proposed Best Management Practices on
the Grading Plan.
12) Provide a minimum 35-foot wide driveway along Cultural Center Drive
and Arbor Lane.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 30TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2005.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
- I�L
Pam Ste art, Chairman
ATTEST:
Dan Coleman, Acting Secretary
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 05-
SUBTT17487— SHEA HOMES
November 30, 2005
Page 5
I, Dan Coleman, Acting Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission held on the 30th day of November 2005, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS , McNIEL, McPHAIL, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: SUBTT17487
SUBJECT: TRACT MAP FOR 215 CONDONIMIUMS
APPLICANT: SHEA HOMES
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DAY CREEK BOULEVARD AND CHURCH STREET—
LOCATION: APN: 0227-452-22.
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 Tentative Tract No.SUBTT17487 is granted subject to the approval of Development —/—/—
Review DRC2005-00701 .
B. Time Limits
1. This tentative tract map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission, or a —/—/—
complete final map is filed with the City.Engineer within 3 years from the date of the approval.
C. Site Development
1. 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.
SC-1-05 1
Project No. SUBTT17487
Completion Date
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
D. Environmental
1. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of
implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required to
post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the City Planner in the
amount of$495 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.
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)
See Attached.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
E. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
2. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on the _/_/_
final map.
3. Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-way shall be
dedicated to the City.
F. 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. 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
SC-1-05
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Project No. SUBTT17487
Completion Date
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. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
e. 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.
f. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be
installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
g. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan check.
3. 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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Project No.SUBTT17487
Completion Date
4. 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_(typically
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.
DayCreek Boulevard
Street Tree Washingtonia robusta Mexican Fan Palm 4' 25'0.C. 15'min. Fill In
Min of 5'away from Staggered B.T.H.,or
street light rows on match
alternate est.
sides of heights
walk
Street Tree Pyrus calleryana NCN 4' 25'0.C. 15 gal
'Aristocrat' Staggered matched
rows on standard
alternate
sides of
walk
Backgroud at Victoria Geijera parviflora Austrialian Willow 5' 20'0.C. 15 gal
Arbors
Church Street Magnolia grandiflora NCN 3' 20'0.C. 15 gal
'St.Mary' Alternating
with Palm
Washingtonia robusta Mexican Fan Palm 4' 20'0.C. 15'min.
Min.of 5'away from alternating B.T.H.,or
street with match
Magnolia est
heights
Background at Geijera parviflora Australian Willow 5' 20'0.C. 15 gal
Victoria Arbors
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.
5. 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.
G. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of building
permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
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Project No.SUBTT17487
Completion Date
H. 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.
3. Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drain pipe measured
from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk.
I. 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.
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.
J. 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.
K. 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 Community
Development
Building & Safety
MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS
November 21, 2005
SHEA Homes
Multi Family Subdivision Tract 17487
Condominium Map and Design Review
SUBTT17487 & DRC2005-00701
NOTE: (1) Any revisions may void these requirements and necessitate additional review.
(2) Upon approval of this project by the planning division the following conditions will
apply for Plan Check Review.
A. New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line
clearances considering use, area, and fire-resistive construction.
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.
4. Provide draft stops in attic areas, not exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with
CBC Section 1505.
5. Provide draft stops in attics in line with common walls.
6. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with CBC
Table 5-A.
7. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC Table 5-A.
8. If the area of habitable space above the first floor exceeds 3,000 square feet, then
the construction type shall be V-1 Hour minimum.
9. Walls and floors separating dwelling units in the same building shall be not less than
1-hour fire-resistive construction.
B. General Requirements
1. Submit five conceptual sets of plans including the following:
a. Site/Plot Plan
b. Foundation Plan and reverse Foundation Plan (where applicable)
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c. Floor Plan
d. Ceiling, Roof, and Floor Framing Plan and reverse Ceiling, Roof, and Floor
Framing Plan (when applicable)
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of 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.
g. Planning Division Tracking Numbers (i.e., SUBTT, SUBTPM, DRC, etc.) must be
clearly noted on the Title Sheet of the plans.
h. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
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. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy
issued by the Building and Safety Division.
C. 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., DRC, SUBTPM, SUBTT, etc.). The
applicant shall comply with the latest adopted California Codes, and all other
applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit
application. Contact the Building and Safety Division for availability of the Code
Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development
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,
and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the
Building and Safety Division prior to permit issuance.
3. The Building and Safety Official shall provide the street addresses 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.
5. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Division's
public counter).
6. Submit pool plans to the County of San Bernardino's Environmental Health Services
Department for approval.
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D. 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. At the time of tenant improvement plan check submittal (for construction) additional
requirements may be required.
5. The final Grading Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be
completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the
issuance of building permits.
6. 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.
E. Other
1. Project shall fully comply with accessibility requirements of 2001 California Building
Code Chapter 11A (Housing Accessibility)
Note on title sheet that plans must be submitted for plan check and be approved prior to
construction. The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted California Codes, and all other
applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Contact
the Building and Safety Division if you have any questions about the procedure at
909-477-2710.
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Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection
l District
Fire Construction Services
STANDARD CONDITIONS
November 22, 2005
Shea Homes Victoria Gardens
Multifamily Subdivision Tract 17487
SUBTT17487 & DRC2005-00701
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT.
FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply
1. Design guidelines for The Fire Protection water supply must be in accordance to RCFPD
Standard 9-8: The following provides design guidelines for the spacing and location of fire
hydrants:
a. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in multi-family residential projects is
400-feet. No portion of the exterior wall shall be located more than 200-feet from an
approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs, the distance shall not exceed 150-feet.
b. Fire hydrants are to be located. The preferred locations for fire hydrants are:
2. At the entrance(s) to a residential project from the public roadways.
3. At intersections.
4. On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible.
5. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs of the Fire District.
6. A minimum of forty-feet (40') from any building.
a. If any portion of a facility or building is located more than 150-feet from a public fire
hydrant measured on an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building,
additional private or public fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required
fire flow shall be provided.
b. Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction thereof.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. The required minimum fire flow for this project, when automatic fire sprinklers are installed
is 1,750 gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20-pounds per square inch.
This flow reflects a 50-percent reduction for the installation of an approved automatic fire
sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 or 13R with central station monitoring. This
requirement is made in accordance with the California Fire Code Appendix III-A, as
adopted by the Fire District Ordinances.
2. The required minimum fire flow for structures located in the designated hazardous fire
area shall be not less than 1,750 gpm at 20-psi residual. For structures in excess of
36,000 square feet use CFC Table A-III-A-1.
3. Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project may be used
to provide the required fire flow subject to Fire District review and approval. Private fire
hydrants on adjacent property shall not be used to provide required fire flow.
4. Fire Protection water plans are required for all projects that must extend the existing water
supply to or onto the site. Building permits will not be issued until fire protection water
plans are approved.
5. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600-feet
of the proposed project site.
FSC-3 Prerequisite for submittal of Overhead Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
1. Prior to submitting plans for an overhead automatic fire sprinkler system, the applicant
shall submit plans, specifications and calculations for the fire sprinkler system
underground supply piping. Approval of the underground supply piping system in
accordance to RCFPD Standard #9-8 must be obtained prior to submitting the overhead
fire sprinkler system plans.
FSC-4 Requirement for an Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District Ordinance 15, the 2001 California Fire Code and/or any other
applicable standards require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed in:
1. Multifamily structures greater than 7,500 square feet.
2. Multi-family residential structures in excess of 4 units.
3. All structures that do not meet Fire District access requirements (see Fire Access).
4. When required fire flow cannot be provided due to inadequate volume or pressure.
5. When the building access does not meet the requirements of the 2001 California Building
Code and the RCFPD Fire Department Access- Fire Lane Standard #9-7.
6. When any applicable code or standard requires the structure to be sprinklered.
FSC-5 Fire Alarm System
1. RCFPD Ordinance 15, based on use or floor area (or by other adopted codes or
standards) requires an automatic and/or manual fire alarm system. Refer to RCFPD
Ordinances 15 and 39, the California Building Code, RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard #10-6
and/or the California Fire Code.
2. Prior to the installation of the fire alarm system, Fire Construction Services' approval and a
building permit must be obtained. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to Fire
Construction Services in accordance with RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard #10-6.
2
FSC-6 Fire District Site Access
Fire District access roadways include public roads, streets and highways, as well as private
roads, streets drive aisles and/or designated fire lanes. Please reference the RCFPD Fire
Department Access— Fire Lanes Standard #9-7.
1. Location of Access: All portions of the structures 1 s' story exterior wall shall be located
within 150-feet of Fire District vehicle access, measure on an approved route around the
exterior of the building. Landscaped areas, unpaved changes in elevation, gates and
fences are deemed obstructions.
2. Specifications for private Fire District access roadways per the RCFPD Standards
are:
a. The minimum unobstructed width is 26-feet.
b. The maximum inside turn radius shall be 20-feet.
C. The minimum outside turn radius shall be 46-feet.
d. The minimum radius for cul-de-sacs is 45-feet.
e. The minimum vertical clearance is 14-feet, 6-inches.
f. At any private entry median, the minimum width of traffic lanes shall be 20-feet on
each side.
g. The angle of departure and approach shall not exceed 9-degrees or 20 percent.
h. The maximum grade of the driving surface shall not exceed 12%.
i. Support a minimum load of 70,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW).
j. Trees and shrubs planted adjacent to the fire lane shall be kept trimmed to a
minimum of 14-feet, 6-inches from the ground up. Vegetation shall not be allowed to
obstruct Fire Department apparatus.
3. Access Doorways: Approved doorways, accessible without the use of a ladder, shall be
provided in accordance with the 2001 California Building Code, Fire and/or any other
applicable standards.
4. Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire
apparatus access road to all required building exterior openings.
5. Residential gates installed across Fire District access roads shall be installed in
accordance with RCFPD Residential Gate Standard #9-1. The following design
requirements apply:
a. Prior to the fabrication and installation of the gates, plans are required to be
submitted to Fire Construction Services (FCS) for approval. Upon the completion of
the installation and before placing the gates in service, inspection and final
acceptance must be requested from FCS.
b. Gates must slide open horizontally or swing inward.
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C. Gates may be motorized or manual.
d. When fully open, the minimum clearance dimension of drive access shall be 20 feet.
e. Manual gates must be equipped with a RCFPD lock available at the Fire Safety
Office for$20.00.
I. Motorized gates must open at the rate of one-foot per second.
g. The motorized gate actuation mechanism must be equipped with a manual override
device and a fail-safe or battery backup feature to open the gate or release the
locking Mechanism in case of power failure or mechanical malfunction.
h. Motorized gates shall be equipped with a Knox override key switch. The switch must
be installed outside the gate in a visible and unobstructed location.
i. For motorized gates, a traffic loop device must be installed to allow exiting from the
complex. If traffic pre-emption devices (TPD) are to be installed, the device, location
and operation must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to installation. Bi-directional
or multiple sensors may be required due to complexity of the various entry
configurations.
6. Fire Lane Identification: Red curbing and/or signage shall identify the fire lanes. A site
plan illustrating the proposed delineation that meets the minimum Fire District standards
shall be included in the architectural plans submitted to B&S for approval.
7. Approved Fire Department Access: Any approved mitigation measures must be clearly
noted on the site plan. A copy of the approved Alternative Method application, if
applicable, must be reproduced on the architectural plans submitted to B&S for plan
review.
FSC-10 Occupancy and Hazard Control Permits
Listed are those Fire Code permits commonly associated with the business operations and/or
building construction. Plan check submittal is required with the permit application for approval
of the permit; field inspection is required prior to permit issuance. General Use Permit shall be
required for any activity or operation not specifically described below, which in the judgment of
the Fire Chief is likely to produce conditions that may be hazardous to life or property.
Compressed Gases Public Assembly
LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in Assembly Buildings Tents, Canopies and/or Air
Supported Structures
Flammable and Combustible Liquids Liquefied Petroleum Gases
Hazardous Materials
FSC-11 Hazardous Materials—Submittal to the County of San Bernardino
The San Bernardino County Fire Department shall review your Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan for compliance with minimum standards. Contact the San
Bernardino County Fire, Hazardous Materials Division at (909) 387-4631 for forms and
assistance. The County Fire Department is the Cal/EPA Certified Unified Program Agency
(CUPA) for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. If the facility is a NEW business, a Certificate of Occupancy issued by Building & Safety
will not be finalized until the San Bernardino County Fire Department reviews your
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Business Emergency/Contingency Plan. California Government Code, Section 65850.2
prohibits the City from issuing a final Certificate of Occupancy unless the applicant has
met or is meeting specific hazardous materials disclosure requirements. A Risk
Management Program (RMP) may also be required if regulation substances are to be
used or stored at the new facility.
2. Any business that operates on rented or leased property which is required to submit a
Plan is also required to submit a notice to the owner of the property in writing stating that
the business is subject to the Business Emergency/Contingency Plan mandates and has
complied with the provisions. The tenant must provide a copy of the Plan to the property
owner within five (5) working days, if requested by the owner.
FSC-12 Hazardous Materials - Submittal to Fire Construction Services
Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction of buildings and/or the installation of
equipment designed to store, use or dispense hazardous materials in accordance with the 2001
California Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Codes, RCFPD Ordinances FD15 and
FD39 and other implemented and/or adopted standards.
FSC-13 Alternate Method Application
Fire Construction Services staff and the Fire Marshal will review all requests for alternate
method, when submitted. The request must be submitted on the Fire District "Application for
Alternate Method" form along with supporting documents and payment of the $92 review fee.
FCS-14 Map Recordation
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS for Fire Department Emergency Access and Water Supply are
required on this project. The project appears to be located on a property that is being
subdivided. A reciprocal agreement is required to be recorded between property owners.
Reciprocal access agreement — Please provide a permanent access agreement between the
owners granting irrevocable and a non-exclusive easement, favoring the Fire District to gain
access to the subject property. The agreement shall include a statement that no obstruction,
gate, fence, building or other structure shall be placed within the dedicated access, without Fire
Department approval. The agreement shall have provisions for emergency situations and the
assessing of cost recovery to the property by the fire District.
Reciprocal water covenant — Please provide a permanent maintenance and service covenant
between the owners granting an irrevocable and non-exclusive easement, favoring the Fire
District for the purpose of accessing and maintaining the private water mains, valves and fire
hydrants (fire protection systems facilities in general). The covenant shall have provisions for
emergency situations and the assessing of cost recovery to the property by the fire District.
The agreement shall be recorded with the County of San Bernardino Recorders Office. The
Fire Construction Services Unit shall approve the agreement prior to recordation. The recorded
agreement shall include a copy of the site plan. The agreement shall be recorded with the
County of San Bernardino, Recorders Office. The Fire Construction Services Unit shall approve
the agreement, prior to recordation.
FCS-15 Annexation of the parcel map: Annexation of the parcel map into the Community
Facilities District #85-1 or #88-1 is required prior to the issuance of grading or building permits.
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Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard Conditions
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS — Please complete the following prior to the
issuance of any building permits:
1. Private Water Supply (Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit construction plans,
specifications, flow test data and calculations for the private water main system for review
and approval by the Fire District. Plans and installation shall comply with Fire District
Standards. Approval of the on-site (private) fire underground and water plans is required
prior to any building permit issuance for any structure on the site. Private on-site
combination domestic and fire supply system must be designed in accordance with
RCFPD Standards # 9-4, #10-2 and #10-4. The Building & Safety Division and Fire
Construction Services will perform plan checks and inspections.
2. All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering
any combustible framing materials to the site. Fire construction Services will inspect the
installation, witness hydrant flushing and grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
3. Public Water Supply (Domestic/Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit a plan showing
the locations of all new public fire hydrants for the review and approval by the Fire District
and CCWD. On the plan, show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-foot radius of the
project. All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to
delivering any combustible framing materials to the site. CCWD personnel shall inspect
the installation and witness the hydrant flushing. Fire Construction Services shall inspect
the site after acceptance of the public water system by CCWD. Fire Construction Services
must grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Easements and Reciprocal Agreements: All easements and agreements must be
recorded with the County of San Bernardino.
PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF TEMPORARY POWER
The building construction must be substantially completed in accordance with Fire Construction
Services' "Temporary Power Release Checklist and Procedures".
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION — Please complete the following:
1. Hydrant Markers: All fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective pavement marker indicating
the fire hydrant location on the street or driveway in accordance with the City of Rancho
Cucamonga Engineering Standard Plan 134, "Installation of Reflective Hydrant Markers".
On private property, the markers shall be installed at the centerline of the fire access road,
at each hydrant location.
2. Private Fire Hydrants: For the purpose of final acceptance, a licensed sprinkler contractor,
in the presence of Fire Construction Services, shall conduct a test of the most
hydraulically remote on-site fire hydrants. The underground fire line contractor, developer
and/or owner are responsible for hiring the company to perform the test. A final test
report shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services verifying the fire flow available.
The fire flow available must meet or exceed the required fire flow in accordance with the
California Fire Code.
3. Fire Sprinkler System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
sprinkler system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
4. Fire Sprinkler Monitoring: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
sprinkler monitoring system must be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
The fire sprinkler monitoring system shall be installed, tested and operational immediately
following the completion of the fire sprinkler system (subject to the release of power).
5. Fire Suppression Systems and/or other special hazard protection systems shall be
inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services before occupancy is granted
and/or equipment is placed in service.
6. Fire Alarm System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire alarm
system shall be installed, inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
7. Access Control Gates: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, vehicular gates
must be inspected, tested and accepted in accordance with RCFPD Standards #9-1 or#9-
2 by Fire Construction Services.
8. Fire Access Roadways: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
access roadways must be installed in accordance with the approved plans and acceptable
to Fire Construction Services.
9. The CC&R's, the reciprocal agreement and/or other approved documents shall be
recorded and contain an approved fire access roadway map with provisions that prohibit
parking, specify the method of enforcement and identifies who is responsible for the
required annual inspections and the maintenance of all required fire access roadways.
10. 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.
11. Address: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, commercial/industrial and
multi-family buildings shall post the address with minimum 8-inch numbers on contrasting
background, visible from the street and electrically illuminated during periods of darkness.
When the building setback exceeds 200 feet from the public street, an additional non-
illuminated 6-inch minimum number address shall be provided at the property entrance.
Larger address numbers will be required on buildings located on wide streets or built with
large setbacks in multi-tenant commercial and industrial buildings. The suite designation
numbers and/or letters shall be provided on the front and back of all suites.
12. Fuel Modification: Please refer to RCFPD Summary of Fire Hazardous Area
requirements.
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13. Hazardous Materials: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant
must demonstrate (in writing from the County) that the facility has met or is meeting the
Risk Management Plan (RMP) or Business Emergency/Contingency Plan with the San
Bernardino County Fire Department, Hazardous Materials/Emergency Response and
Enforcement Division. The applicant must also obtain inspection and acceptance by Fire
Construction Services.
14. Confidential Business Occupancy Information: The applicant shall complete the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire District "Confidential Business Occupancy Information" form. This form
provides contact information for Fire District use in the event of an emergency at the
subject building or property. This form must be presented to the Fire Construction
Services Inspector.
15. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a 8 Yz" x 11" or 11"
x 17" site plan of the site in accordance with RCFPD Standard #13-1 shall be revised by
the applicant to reflect the actual location of all devices and building features as required
in the standard. The site plan must be reviewed and accepted by the Fire Inspector.
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