HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-41 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 06-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MINOR
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00826, PARKING LOT, LOADING
AREA MODIFICATIONS AND COVERED PATIO AREA AT THE HISTORIC
SYCAMORE INN RESTAURANT, LOCATED AT 8318 FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 0207-101-24.
A. Recitals.
1. Charles Joseph Associates filed an application for the approval of Minor Development
Review DRC2004-00826 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,
the subject Minor Development Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 12th day of April 2006, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a meeting on the application and concluded said meeting on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced meeting on April 12, 2006, including written and oral staff reports, this
Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to the property located on the north side of Foothill
Boulevard, between Red Hill Country Club Drive and the Southern Pacific Rail Road Right-of-Way,
with a street frontage of 560 feet and lot depth of 620 feet, and is presently improved with an
abandoned water reservoir; and
b. Properties to the north are developed with condominiums and single-family homes
designated Medium Residential (8-14 dwelling units per acre) and Low Residential (2-4 dwelling
units per acre), respectively. South of Foothill Boulevard is designated Mixed Used and is
developed with office and commercial uses. East of the site is the abandoned Southern Pacific Rail
Road (future Regional Trail and possible future rail)and is designated Open Space. To the west is
the Sycamore Inn Restaurant and is designated Mixed Use. Other properties to the west are Mixed
Use land use and Office/Commercial to the southwest. The Red Hill Golf course is located
northwest of the project site adjacent to the Medium Density residential development.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2 above,
this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and
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April 12, 2006
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b. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and
the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and
C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code; and
d. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
4. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that the project identified in this
Resolution is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and the Guidelines promulgated thereunder, pursuant to Section
15305 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
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) Subject to the approval of DRC2004-00826 and SUBTT 16605 by the
Planning Commission and Compliance with all applicable conditions
thereof.
2) In accordance with the Tree Preservation Ordinance, a tree
preservation and replacement program based on the following priorities
will be submitted and approved by the City Planner prior to the
issuance of grading permits: 1) preserve-in-place healthy trees, 2) if
trees cannot be preserved-in-place,then transplant elsewhere on-site,
and as a last resort, 3) remove and replace with largest nursery grown
stock available.
3) The Los Oso Bear Statue (Local Landmark) shall be protected during
construction by the use of appropriate fencing, barricades, cones,
delineators or other devices approved by the City Planner as partof the
required grading and building plans.
Engineering Department
1) Install a portion of Master Plan Storm Drain Line III-1 across the project
site consistent with its ultimate extension north and south. Provide a
25-foot public storm drain easement for pipes 60-inch in diameter or
larger. Standard drainage fees for the site shall be credited to the cost
of permanent master plan facilities, in accordance with City policy. The
developer may request a reimbursement agreement to recover
oversizing costs, in excess of fees,from future development within the
same tributary area. If the developer fails to submit for said
reimbursement agreement within six months of the public
improvements being accepted by the City,all rights of the developer to
reimbursement shall terminate.
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2) Provide private access easements allowing adjacent properties to
reach the traffic signal.
3) Provide public easement for installation and maintenance of traffic
signal equipment.
4) Proposed driveway entrance (street type) on Foothill Boulevard shall
align with San Bernardino Road on south side.
5) Provide a driveway aisle from Foothill Boulevard to the condo project
with three lanes: one entry lane 14 feet wide continuing to the condo
project;and provide two outbound lanes,one 14-foot right-turn and one
11-foot through/left-turn lane, and extend from the condo project to
Foothill Boulevard.
6) The northerly entrance to the parking lot on the west side of the
Sycamore Inn is to be rotated to the northwest along the condo drive
aisle approximately 30 feet to improve line-of-sight to the south.
7) Modify the existing traffic signal at Foothill Boulevard and San
Bernardino Road as needed.
8) Foothill Boulevard Parkway improvements, including street trees,
sidewalk, special design streetlights, and median,shall conform to the
Foothill Boulevard Districts guidelines outlined in the Development
Code and the Foothill Boulevard Visual Improvement Plan.
9) Provide public easement for sidewalks that extend outside the right-of-
way to accommodate driveway crossings and ADA access around
traffic signal poles.
10) Process a Lot Line Adjustment on the northern lot lines so that they
correspond with the proposed improvements and, in particular, so that
lot lines are at the tops of slopes. Show proposed adjusted lot lines on
submitted drawings.
11) Make a contribution in-lieu of construction for the prorated share of the
project for a future landscaped median on Foothill Boulevard.
12) The Grading Plan shall show the following.
a) Indicate which storm drains will be constructed with the parking
lot and label each one 'public" or "private."
b) Show BMPs (Best Management Practices) consistent with the
WQMP (Water Quality Management Plan).
13) Parkways shall slope at 2 percent from one foot behind the sidewalk to
the top of curb, along all street frontages.
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14) Driveway accent paving shall be located outside the ultimate
rights-of-way.
15) The WQMP dated January 3, 2006, has been conceptually reviewed
and the following items need to be completed:
a) Section 1.1 - Provide telephone number for project owner.
b) Section 1.2- Provide permit numbers[List Tract or Parcel Map#,
PMT# and WDID#]
c) Section 2.1 - Provide source for Mill Creek (Hydrologic Unit No.
801.24)
d) Section 2.1 - "Heavy Metals" is an "Expected" pollutant of
concern for this project.
e) Section 2.1 -Delete the title "Parking Lot"on the Summary Table
since these are the expected/potential pollutants for the
restaurant and parking lot.
f) Section 2.2 - Provide response to 1.B
g) Section 3.1.1 - There is a discrepancy with percentage of land
being landscaped (25 percent versus 50 percent).
h) Section 3.2 - Check section numbers for Section 3.2, 3.3, and
3.4.
i) Section 3.2 - Spill Contingency Plan - This project cannot be
considered a residential project.
j) Section 3.2 - Common Areas Catch Basin Inspection and
Landscape Planning should be marked yes since implementation
descriptions are provided.
k) Section 3.3 - "Organic Compounds" and "Metals" should be a
"yes" since they are expected/potential pollutants of concern.
1) Section 3.4.1 - Provide BMP Design Calculations per the revised
June 9, 2005, Template.
m) Section 3.4.2- Provide BMP Design Calculations per the revised
June 9, 2005, Template.
n) Section 4 - Complete table.
o) Section 6 - Notarize and record the City's "Memorandum of
Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" (Copies
available at Engineering Department front counter).
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DRC2004-00826 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
April 12, 2006
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p) Plan Review - Locate proposed BMPs on the Grading Plan.
16) Standard Conditions apply. Please refer to the attached 6 pages.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF APRIL 2006
PLANNING CO ISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Pam r Chair
ATTEST:
Dan Coleman, Acting Secretary
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 12th day of April 2006, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, MUNOZ, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: MCPHAIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2004-00826
SUBJECT: SYCAMORE INN DRIVEWAY AND PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS
APPLICANT: CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND SAN BERNADINO ROAD
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. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 06-41, 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. Minor Development Review approval shall expire if building permits are not issued or approved
use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No extensions are allowed.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans,architectural elevations,exterior materials and colors,landscaping,sign program,and
grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein and Development
Code regulations, the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan.
2. 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.
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3. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,all
other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
4. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram,shall be reviewed and approved
by the City Planner and Police Department(477-2800) prior to the issuance of building permits.
Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height,and method of shielding so as not to
adversely affect adjacent properties.
5. Trash receptacle(s)are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations,and
the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits.
a. Provide for the following design features in each trash enclosure,to the satisfaction of the
City Planner:
b. Architecturally integrated into the design of (the shopping center/the project).
C. Separate pedestrian access that does not require the opening of the main doors and to
include self-closing pedestrian doors.
d. Large enough to accommodate two trash bins.
e. Roll-up doors.
f. Trash bins with counter-weighted lids.
g. Architecturally treated overhead shade trellis.
h. Chain link screen on top to prevent trash from blowing out of the enclosure and designed
to be hidden from view.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. The project contains a designated Historical Landmark. Any further modifications to the site
including,but not limited to,exterior alterations and/or interior alterations which affect the exterior
of the buildings or structures, removal of landmark trees,demolition,relocation,reconstruction of
buildings or structures,or changes to the site,shall require a Historic Landmark Alteration Permit
subject to Historic Preservation Commission review and approval.
9. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all
lots for City Planner and City Engineer approval; including, but not limited to, public notice
requirements,special street posting,phone listing for community concerns,hours of construction
activity, dust control measures, and security fencing.
D. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space abuts
a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of 11 feet
wide.
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2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb).
3. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be provided
throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/plazas/
recreational uses.
4. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles,entrances,
and exits shall be striped per City standards.
5. Handicap accessible stalls shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more
parking stalls. Designate two percent or one stall; whichever is greater, of the total number of
stalls for use by the handicapped.
E. 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. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier in
accordance with the Municipal Code Section 19.08.110,and so noted on the grading plans. The
location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be
shown on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's
recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods.
3. 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.
4. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the
perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
5. Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for City Planner review and approval
prior to issuance of building permits. These criteria shall encourage the natural growth
characteristics of the selected tree species.
6. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code
F. Trip Reduction
1. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided in all commercial, office, industrial, and multifamily
residential projects of more than 10 units. Minimum spaces equal to five percent of the required
automobile parking spaces or three bicycle storage spaces,whichever is greater. After the first
50 bicycle storage spaces are provided,additional storage spaces required are 2.5 percent of the
required automobile parking spaces. Warehouse distribution uses shall provide bicycle storage
spaces at a rate of 2.5 percent of the required automobile parking spaces with a minimum of a
3-bike rack. In no case shall the total number of bicycle parking spaces required exceed 100.
Where this results in a fraction of 0.5 or greater, the number shall be rounded off to the higher
whole number.
2. Carpool and vanpool designated off-street parking close to the building shall be provided for _/__J_
commercial, office, and industrial facilities at the rate of 10 percent of the total parking area. If
covered, the vertical clearance shall be no less than 9 feet.
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G. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California Building Code,City Grading
Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of
combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared,stamped, and signed by a California
registered Civil Engineer.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
H. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all interior public streets,
community trails, public paseos, public landscape areas,street trees,traffic signal encroachment
and maintenance, and public drainage facilities as shown on the plans and/or tentative map.
Private easements for non-public facilities (cross-lot drainage, local feeder trails, etc.) shall be
reserved as shown on the plans and/or tentative map.
2. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets(measured from
street centerline):
60 total feet on Foothill Boulevard project site.
3. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on the
final map.
I. Street Improvements
1. All public improvements(interior streets,drainage facilities,community trails,paseos,landscaped
areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards.
Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to,curb and gutter,AC pavement,
drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees.
2. Pursuant to City Council Resolution No.88-557,no person shall make connections from a source
of energy,fuel or power to any building service equipment which is regulated by technical codes
and for which a permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations and
ordinances,all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been
completed and accepted by the City Council,except:that in developments containing more than
one building or unit, the development may have energy connections made to a percentage of
those buildings, or units proportionate to the completion of improvements as required by
conditions of approval of development. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings or
units be connected to energy prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by
these conditions of approval of development.
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3. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
Foothill Boulevard project X X (C) (e) X X (d) (f)
frontage (g)
(i)
(k)
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item. (e)Street type. (f)ADA access ramps. (g) Necessary drainage facilities.
(i) Modify traffic signal at Foothill Boulevard and San Bernardino Road. (k)Coordinate with City
civil project slated for 2007 construction.
4. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees,street lights,and intersection safety lights
on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil
Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be
posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City
Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements,priorto
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.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash
deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving,which shall be refunded
upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be
installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the City Planner prior to submittal for first plan check.
5. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
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6. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed
legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street
improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction
legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on sheet_(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.
Foothill Rhus lancea African Sumac 5 ft. 20' O.C. 15 Fill
Boulevard in informal gal. in
R.O.W. and groupings not
Median more than
25% of total
frontage trees.
Foothill Plantanus London Plane Tree 8ft. Space per on- 15
Boulevard on-site acerifolia site plans-30' gal.
O.C.
suggested
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.
7. 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.
J. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of building
permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
2. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective
Beautification Master Plan: Foothill Boulevard .
K. Drainage and Flood Control
1. The project(or portions thereof)is located within a Flood Hazard Zone;therefore,flood protection
measures shall be provided as certified by a registered Civil Engineer and approved by the City
Engineer.
2. 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.
3. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the
property from adjacent areas.
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4. Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drainpipe measured
from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk.
L. Utilities
1. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
M. General Requirements and Approvals
1. An easement for a joint use driveway shall be provided prior to final map approval or issuance of
building permits, whichever occurs first, for: Entrance driveway on Foothill Boulevard.
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:
N. Security Lighting
1. All parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power.
These areas should be lighted from sunset to sunrise and on photo sensored cell.
2. Lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures.
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 Protection District
Fire Construction Services
STANDARD CONDITIONS
September 15, 2005
Sycamore Inn — Parking Lot Improvements
8318 Foothill Blvd
DRC2004-00826
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 commercial/industrial projects is 300-feet.
No portion of the exterior wall shall be located more than 150-feet from an approved fire
hydrant. For cul-de-sacs, the distance shall not exceed 100-feet.
b. Fire hydrants are to be located. The preferred locations for fire hydrants are:
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.
C. 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.
d. Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction thereof.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. The required fire flow for this project is 2,000 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 firewater 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-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 any removal, remodel, modification and/or additions to the building or suite's fire alarm
system, Fire Construction Services' approval and a building permit must be obtained. Plans and
specifications shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services in accordance with RCFPD Fire
Alarm Standard #10-6.
3. Based on the number of sprinkler heads; the sprinkler system is required to monitored by a listed
central station fire alarm system.
FSC-6 Fire District Site Access
"The approved access plans for the Sycamore Inn do not include complete Fire access to the
condominium project(SUBTT16605) please submit separate plans.
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 Lanes Standard 9-7
1. Location of Access: All portions of the structures 151 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
as follows:
a. In buildings without high-piled storage, access shall be provided in accordance with the 2001
California Building Code, Fire and/or any other applicable standards.
b. In buildings with high-piled storage access doors shall be provided in each 100 lineal feet or
major fraction thereof, of the exterior wall that faces the required access roadways. When
railways are installed provisions shall be made to maintain Fire District access to all required
openings.
4. Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus
access road to all required building exterior openings.
5. Commercial/Industrial Gates: Any gate installed across a Fire Department access road shall be
in accordance with Fire District Standard #9-2. The following design requirements apply:
a. 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.
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.
f. 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.
j. 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.
• Candles and open flames in public assemblies
• Compressed Gases
• Public Assembly
• Tents, Canopies and/or Air Supported Structures
• LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in Assembly Buildings
FSC-13 Alternate Method Application
Fire Construction Services staff and the Fire Marshal will review all requests for alternate method, when
submitted. The request must be submitted on the Fire District "Application for Alternate Method" form
along with supporting documents and payment of the$92 review fee.
FCS-14 Map Recordation
1. Reciprocal Access Agreement: The plan as submitted indicate that the required Fire Department
access:
a. Is located on property which is not under the control of the applicant; or
b. Crosses a property line; or
C. Is shared by multiple owners; or
d. Is located on common space under the control of an owner's association
Please provide a permanent access agreement granting irrevocable use of the property to the Fire
District. The agreement shall include a statement that no obstruction, gate, fence, building or other
structure shall be placed within the dedicated access without Fire District approval. The recorded
agreement shall include a copy of the site plan. The agreement shall be presented to Fire
Construction Services for review and approval, prior to recordation. The agreement shall be
recorded with the Recorder's Office, County of San Bernardino.
To assist Fire Construction Services in reviewing the agreement the following shall be included in
the submittal:
a. The current title reports to provide a legal description and proof of ownership for all properties
included in the agreement.
b. The assessor's parcel numbers of each parcel subject to the agreement.
C. A scaled site plan showing the path of the Fire District access, the width, turn radii and slope
of roadway surface shall be provided. The access roadway shall comply with the
requirements of the RCFPD Fire Lane Standard #9-7.
2. Reciprocal Water Covenant and Agreement: The plans as submitted indicate that a required
private fire mains or appurtenances
a. Pass through or are located on property not under the control of the applicant; or
b. Crosses a property line; or
C. Provide service to adjacent properties; or
d. Is located on common space under the control of an owner's association; or
e. Is shared by multiple owners.
Please provide a permanent maintenance and service agreement between the owner for the
private water mains, fire hydrants and fire protection equipment essential to the water supply.
The agreement shall meet the form and content approved by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire
District. The agreement shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services for review and
approval, prior to recordation. The agreement shall be recorded within the Recorder's Office,
County of San Bernardino.
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.
Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard Conditions
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS — Please complete the following prior to the
issuance of any building permits:
1. Private Water Supply (Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit construction plans,
specifications, flow test data and calculations for the private water main system for review and
approval by the Fire District. Plans and installation shall comply with Fire District Standards.
Approval of the on-site (private) fire underground and water plans is required prior to any building
permit issuance for any structure on the site. Private on-site combination domestic and fire supply
system must be designed in accordance with RCFPD Standards # 9-4, #10-2 and #10-4. The
Building & Safety Division and Fire Construction Services will perform plan checks and inspections.
All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any
combustible framing materials to the site. Fire construction Services will inspect the installation,
witness hydrant flushing and grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
2. Public Water Supply (Domestic/Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit a plan showing the
locations of all new public fire hydrants for the review and approval by the Fire District and CCWD.
On the plan, show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-foot radius of the project. Please reference
the RCFPD Water Plan Submittal Procedure Standard 9-8.
All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any
combustible framing materials to the site. CCWD personnel shall inspect the installation and
witness the hydrant flushing. Fire Construction Services shall inspect the site after acceptance of
the public water system by CCWD. Fire Construction Services must grant a clearance before
lumber is dropped.
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.
5. Easements and Reciprocal Agreements: All easements and agreements must be recorded with
the County of San Bernardino.
PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF TEMPORARY POWER
The building construction must be substantially completed in accordance with Fire Construction Services'
"Temporary Power Release Checklist and Procedures".
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION — Please complete the following:
1. Hydrant Markers: All fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective pavement marker indicating the fire
hydrant location on the street or driveway in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Engineering Standard Plan 134, "Installation of Reflective Hydrant Markers". On private property,
the markers shall be installed at the centerline of the fire access road, at each hydrant location.
2. Private Fire Hydrants: For the purpose of final acceptance, a licensed sprinkler contractor, in the
presence of Fire Construction Services, shall conduct a test of the most hydraulically remote on-
site fire hydrants. The underground fire line contractor, developer and/or owner are responsible for
hiring the company to perform the test. A final test report shall be submitted to Fire Construction
Services verifying the fire flow available. The fire flow available must meet or exceed the required
fire flow in accordance with the California Fire Code.
3. Fire 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Fire Access Roadways: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire access
roadways must be installed in accordance with the approved plans and acceptable to Fire
Construction Services.
The CC&R's, the reciprocal agreement and/or other approved documents shall be recorded and
contain an approved fire access roadway map with provisions that prohibit parking, specify the
method of enforcement and identifies who is responsible for the required annual inspections and
the maintenance of all required fire access roadways.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a 8 '/2" 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.