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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 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 06-41 DRC2004-00826 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES April 12, 2006 Page 2 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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 06-41 DRC2004-00826 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES April 12, 2006 Page 3 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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 06-41 DRC2004-00826 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES April 12, 2006 Page 4 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). PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 06-41 DRC2004-00826 - CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES April 12, 2006 Page 5 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. 1 Project No.DRC2004-00826 Completion Date 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. 2 Project No.DRC2004-00826 Completion Date 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. 3 Project No.DRC2004-00826 Completion Date 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. 4 Project No.DRC2004-00826 Completion Date 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. 5 Project No.DRC2004-00826 Completion Date 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. 6 Project No.DRC2004-00826 Completion Date 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 7 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.