HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-49 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 06-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
SUBTPM17423,A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 3.37 NET ACRES OF LAND INTO
A SINGLE PARCEL FOR 26 OFFICE CONDOMINIUM UNITS IN THE HAVEN
AVENUE OVERLAY DISTRICT(SUBAREA 6), LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF HAVEN AVENUE AND TRADEMARK PARKWAY; AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —APN: 0210-081-017.
A. Recitals.
1. CIP Real Estate, Inc.,filed an application forapproval of Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17423,
as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,the subject Tentative Parcel Map
request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 10th day of May 2006,the Planning Commission held a duly advertised public hearing
for the above-described map and concluded said hearing on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A,of
this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing on May 10, 2006, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The subject property is within the Industrial Park District(Subarea 6)and Haven Avenue
Overlay District; and
b. The application is in conjunction with the development of nine professional buildings; and
C. The application proposes to convert the proposed nine professional office buildings into
26 condominium units.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. That Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17423 is consistent with the General Plan,
Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
b. That the design or improvements of Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17423 is consistent
with the General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
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C. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
d. That the design of the condominium subdivision is not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
e. That Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17423 is not likely to cause serious public health
problems; and
f. That the design of Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17423 will not conflict with any
easement acquired by the public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within
the proposed subdivision.
g. The proposal is compatible with the objective, policies, elements, and program specified
in the General Plan; and
h. The design or improvement of the project is consistent with applicable General Plan;and
i. The proposal is consistent with the purposes of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code,
Title 17 Development Code, Chapter 17.22; and
j. The proposal promotes the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration,together
with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment forthe application,the Planning
Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon
the environment and adopts a Negative Declaration attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this
reference, based upon the findings as follows:
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA")and the City's local CEQA
Guidelines, the City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project.
Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that there was no substantial
evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination,
a Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public
comment period and of the intent to adopt the Negative Declaration.
b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Negative Declaration and all comments
received regarding the Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it, finds: (i) that the
Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA;and(ii)that there is no substantial evidence
that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds
that the Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission.
Based on these findings, the Planning Commission hereby adopts the Negative Declaration.
C. Pursuant to the requirements of California Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 and Title
14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 753.5, the Planning Commission finds, based on the
Initial Study, the Negative Declaration, and considering the record as a whole, that there is no evidence
before the City that the proposed project will have the potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources
or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. The project is a division of airspace with no physical
environmental impact. Based on substantial evidence, the Planning Commission hereby makes a
declaration rebutting the presumption of adverse effect as set forth in California Department of Fish and
Game Regulation 753.5 (Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Code, Section 753.5.)
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d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Negative Declaration and all other materials
which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission's decision is based is the
City Planner of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Those documents are available for public review in the
Planning Department of the City of Rancho Cucamonga located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho
Cucamonga, California 91730, telephone (909) 477-2750.
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) Before the final map is recorded, the applicant shall submit a copy of the
proposed declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs)
that will apply and which shall include an agreement for common area
maintenance including facilities and landscaping,togetherwith an estimate of
the initial assessment fees anticipated for such maintenance,a description of
a provision for maintenance of vehicular access areas within a project, and
an indication of appropriate responsibilities for maintenance of all utility lines
and services for each unit.
2) Tenant's right to purchase. As provided in Government Code Section
66427.1(b), any present tenant or tenants of any unit shall be given a
nontransferable right of first refusal to purchase the unit occupied at a price
no greater than the price offered to the general public. The right of first
refusal shall extend for at least 60 days from the date of issuance of the
subdivision public report or commencement of sales,whichever date is later.
Engineering Department
1) Haven Avenue existing public improvements shall be protected in place or
replace, as required:
a) Conduit and pertinent structures for a fiber optic cable link shall be
installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
b) Provide a northbound busbay per City Standard 119 at the northeast
corner of Haven Avenue and Trademark parkway.
2) Trademark Parkway existing public improvements shall be protected in place
or replace as required.
a) Remove the most westerly drive approach on Trademark Parkway and
install curb and gutter, sidewalk, and street trees.
3) Winston Avenue existing public improvement shall be protected in place or
replace as required:
a) Reconstruct the existing drive approach to a minimum of 35 feet wide
per City Standard 101 Type C.
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4) Revise the existing street improvement plans to reflect the required additional
public improvements.
a) The existing street improvement plans shall be reviewed for additional
street trees on Winston Avenue and Trademark Parkway, including the
median and Haven Avenue.
5) An in lieu fee as reimbursement for the previously undergrounded overhead
utilities (telecommunications and electrical on the opposite side of Haven
Avenue) shall be paid to the City prior to approval of the final map or
issuance of Building Permit. The amount shall be one-half of the actual cost
of the undergrounding of said utilities fronting Haven Avenue frontage. The
reimbursement fee is unavailable at this time since the said reimbursement
has not yet been submitted by Universal Technical Institute.
6) An in lieu fee as contribution to the future undergrounding of the existing
overhead utilities (telecommunications or electrical) on the opposite side of
Haven Avenue shall be paid to the City prior to map approval or issuance of
Building permits, whichever comes first. The fee shall be one-half the City
adopted unit amount times the total distance measured from the existing
power poles north of Trademark Parkway to the centerline of Trademark
Parkway.
7) The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) dated June 21, 2005, has
been reviewed, and the following items need to be completed:
a) Project Site Information — Provide SIC Codes:
http://www.osha.gov/pls/imis/sic manual.html
b) Project Categories — Additional Category (#8 parking lots of 5,000
square feet). This will affect multiple sections; please revise WQMP as
needed.
c) Section 1.2—Provide permit numbers (List the Tract or Parcel Map No.,
DRC No., PMT No., and WDID No.).
d) Section 1.3 — Provide a Site Plan identifying storm drain facilities and
structures, structural Best Management Practices (BMPs), stormwater
flow (drainage), and the receiving water.
e) Section 2.1 — Complete this section (Guidance pages are available at
the front counter of Engineering.)
f) Section 2.2 — Complete this section.
g) Section 2.3 - Complete this section.
h) Section 3.2 - Complete this section. (Use the format provided by the
template.)
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i) Section 3.2 — The City of Rancho Cucamonga Catch Basin Labeling
Standard is: "Keep Gutters Clean For Those Down Stream."
j) Section 3.2 — Provide specifications for filtration devices referenced.
k) Section 3.2 — Provide all the fact sheets referenced in the table.
1) Section 3.2 — Review and revise maintenance responsibility and
funding source for O & M for each BMP.
m) Section 3.3 — Complete this section. (Use the format provided by the
template.)
n) Section 3.4 — Refer to the California Stomwater BMP Handbook for
definitions and specifications for Treatment Control BMPs. Verify
whether selections in the table meet the definitions and specifications in
the handbook:
http:/Nvww.cabmphandbooks.com/development.asp
o) Section 3.4.1 - Complete this section. (Flo-Gard Fossil Filters are
flow-based BMPs.)
p) Section 6—Notarize and record the City's"Memorandum of Agreement
of Storm Water Quality Management Plan." (Copies are available at
the front counter of Engineering.)
q) Plan Review—Show and label the applicable BMPs that are identified
in the WQMP on the Grading Plan.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF MAY 2006.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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ATTEST:n, 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 10th day of May 2006, by the following vote-to-wit:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 06-49
SUBTPM17423— CIP REAL ESTATE
May 10, 2006
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, MCPHAIL, MUNOZ, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17423
SUBJECT: CONDOMINIUMS
APPLICANT: CIP REAL ESTATE
LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF HAVEN AVENUE AND TRADEMARK PARKWAY
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its
agents,officers,or employees, because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to
relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may,at its sole
discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. Approval of Tentative Parcel No. 17423 is granted subject to the approval of Development
Review DRC2005-00585.
3. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 06-49, Standard
Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The
sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and
are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
B. Time Limits
1. This tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission, unless a
complete final map is filed with the City Engineer within 3 years from the date of the approval.
C: Site Development
1. 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.
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2. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the
Owners'Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering Departments
and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or prior to the
issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shall be provided to the
City Engineer. The Owners' Association shall submit to the Planning Department a list of the
name and address of their officers on or before January 1 of each and every year and whenever
said information changes.
3. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property
owner, homeowners'association,or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape
maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and approved prior to
the issuance of building permits.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
D. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
2. Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-way shall be
dedicated to the City.
E. Street Improvements
1. 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.
2. 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
Haven Avenue X X X X X (e)
Trademark Parkway X X X X
Winston Avenue X X X X
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item. (e) Bus Bay
3. 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.
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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.
4. Provide a minimum of 3-inch conduit for future fiber optic use on all streets with connection
through the parkway to each lot or parcel (fiber-to-the curb, FTTC). The size, placement, and
location of the conduit shall be shown on the Street Improvement Plans and subject to City
Engineer review and approval prior to issuance of building permits or final map approval,
whichever comes first.
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 Oty.
Haven Avenue Magnolia grandiflora NCN 3' 20'O.C. 15 gal Fill
'St, Mary' in
Primary Tree In Brachychiton Bottle Tree 8' 250.C. 15 gal
Masses, Mainly Informal
Behind Sidewalk
Trademark Prunius blireiana NCN 3' 20'O.C. 15 gal
Parkway
P.A, Less Than 8'
Winston Ave Platanus acerifolia London plane 8' 30' O.C. 15 gal
Tree
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 reportshall 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.
F. 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 Haven Avenue.
G. Improvement Completion
1. If the required public improvements are not completed prior to approval of the final parcel map,
an improvement security accompanied by an agreement executed bythe Developer and the City
will be required for: Haven Avenue,Trademark Parkway, and Winston Avenue.
H. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system,water,gas,
electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga Valley Water District(CVWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from
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the CVW D is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,whichever occurs first.
Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval
in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential
projects.
4. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved.
Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received from
them.
I. General Requirements and Approvals
1. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City,covering the estimated operating costs for all
new streetlights for the first six months of operation,prior to final map approval or priorto building
permit issuance if no map is involved.
2. Prior to the issuance of building permits,a Diversion Deposit and related administrative fees shall
be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if
at least 50% of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are diverted from
landfills,and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Form CD-1 shall be submitted to
the Engineering Department when the first building permit application is submitted to Building and
Safety. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering Department within 60 days following
the completion of the construction and/or demolition project.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE PROTECTION
PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
SEE ATTACHED
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Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection
District
-- Fire Construction Services
STANDARD CONDITIONS
November 2, 2005
Stone Haven Executive Park
(7) Commercial Buildings
SUBTPM17423 and DRC2005-00585
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. The required minimum fire flow for this project, when automatic fire sprinklers are installed
is 1,500 gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20-pounds per square inch.
This flow reflects a 50-percent reduction for the installation of an approved automatic fire
sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 with central station monitoring. This
requirement is made in accordance with the California Fire Code Appendix III-A, as
adopted,by the Fire District Ordinances.
3. Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project may be used
to provide the required fire flow subject to Fire District review and approval. Private fire
hydrants on adjacent propertyshall not be used to provide required fire flow.
4. 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.
5. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600-feet
of the proposed project site.
FSC-3 Prerequisite for submittal of Overhead Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
1. Prior to submitting plans for an overhead automatic fire sprinkler system, the applicant
shall submit plans, specifications and calculations for the fire sprinkler system
underground supply piping. Approval of the underground supply piping system must be
obtained prior to submitting the overhead fire sprinkler system plans.
FSC-4 Requirement for an Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District Ordinance 15, the 2001 California Fire Code and/or any other
applicable standards require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed in:
1. Commercial or industrial structures greater than 7,500 square feet.
2. Assembly and Educational Occupancy Buildings.
3. "All structures that do not meet Fire District access requirements (see Fire Access).
4. When required fire flow cannot be provided due to inadequate volume or pressure.
5. When buildings do not meet the requirements of the 2001 California Building Code and
the RCFPD Fire Department Access - Fire Lane Standard 9-7
6. When any applicable code or standard requires the structure to be sprinklered.
FSC-5 Fire Alarm System
1. RCFPD Ordinance 15, based on use or floor area (or by other adopted codes or
standards) requires an automatic and/or manual fire alarm system. Refer to RCFPD
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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
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 1s` 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.
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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.
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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.
• Battery Systems
• Candles and open flames in public assemblies
• Compressed Gases
• Public Assembly
• Cryogenics
• Dry Cleaning Plants
• Hazardous Materials
• Tents, Canopies and/or Air Supported Structures
• Liquefied Petroleum Gases
FSC-12 Hazardous Materials- Submittal to Fire Construction Services
Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction of buildings and/or the installation of
equipment designed to store, use or dispense hazardous materials in accordance with the 2001
California Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Codes, RCFPD Ordinances FD15 and
FD39 and other implemented and/or adopted standards.
FSC-13 Alternate Method Application
Fire Construction Services staff and the Fire Marshal will review all requests for alternate
method, when submitted. The request must be submitted on the Fire District "Application for
Alternate Method" form along with supporting documents and payment of the $92 review fee.
FCS-14 Map Recordation
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS for Fire Department Emergency Access and Water Supply are
required on this project. The project appears to be located on a property that is being
subdivided. A reciprocal agreement is required to be recorded between property owners.
Reciprocal access agreement — Please provide a permanent access agreement between the
owners granting irrevocable and a non-exclusive easement, favoring the Fire District to gain
access to the subject property. The agreement shall include a statement that no obstruction,
gate, fence, building or other structure shall be placed within the dedicated access, without Fire
Department approval. The agreement shall have provisions for emergency situations and the
assessing of cost recovery to the property by the fire District.
Reciprocal water covenant — Please provide a permanent maintenance and service covenant
between the owners granting an irrevocable and non-exclusive easement, favoring the Fire
District for the purpose of accessing and maintaining the private water mains, valves and fire
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hydrants (fire protection systems facilities in general). The covenant shall have provisions for
emergency situations and the assessing of cost recovery to the property by the fire District.
The agreement shall be recorded with the County of San Bernardino Recorders Office. The
Fire Construction Services Unit shall approve the agreement prior to recordation. The recorded
agreement shall include a copy of the site plan. The agreement shall be recorded with the
County of San Bernardino, Recorders Office. The Fire Construction Services Unit shall approve
the agreement, prior to recordation.
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 # 9-8. The Building and Safety Division and Fire Construction Services
will perform plan checks and inspections.
2. All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering
any combustible framing materials to the site. Fire construction Services will inspect the
installation, witness hydrant flushing and grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
3. Public Water Supply (Domestic/Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit a plan
showing the locations of all new public fire hydrants for the review and approval by the
Fire District and CCWD. On the plan, show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-foot
radius of the project. Please reference the RCFPD Water Plan Submittal Procedure
Standard 9-8.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Easements and Reciprocal Agreements: All easements and agreements must be
recorded with the County of San Bernardino.
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PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF TEMPORARY POWER
The building construction must be substantially completed in accordance with Fire Construction
Services' "Temporary Power Release Checklist and Procedures".
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION — Please complete the following:
1. Hydrant Markers: All fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective pavement marker
indicating the fire hydrant location on the street or driveway in accordance with the City of
Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Standard Plan 134, "Installation of Reflective Hydrant
Markers". On private property, the markers shall be installed at the centerline of the fire
access road, at each hydrant location.
2. Private Fire Hydrants: For the purpose of final acceptance, a licensed sprinkler
contractor, in the presence of Fire Construction Services, shall conduct a test of the most
hydraulically remote on-site fire hydrants. The underground fire line contractor, developer
and/or owner are responsible for hiring the company to perform the test. A final test
report shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services verifying the fire flow available.
The fire flow available must meet or exceed the required fire flow in accordance with the
California Fire Code.
3. Fire Sprinkler System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
sprinkler system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
4. Fire Sprinkler Monitoring: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
sprinkler monitoring system must be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
The fire sprinkler monitoring system shall be installed, tested and operational immediately
following the completion of the fire sprinkler system (subject to the release of power).
5. Fire Suppression Systems and/or other special hazard protection systems shall be
inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services before occupancy is granted
and/or equipment is placed in service.
6. Fire Alarm System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire alarm
system shall be installed, inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
7. Access Control Gates: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, vehicular
gates must be inspected, tested and accepted in accordance with RCFPD Standards #9-2
by Fire Construction Services.
8. Fire Access Roadways: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
access roadways must be installed in accordance with the approved plans and acceptable
to Fire Construction Services.
9. The CC&R's, the reciprocal agreement and/or other approved documents shall be
recorded and contain an approved fire access roadway map with provisions that prohibit
parking, specify the method of enforcement and identifies who is responsible for the
required annual inspections and the maintenance of all required fire access roadways.
10. Address: Prior to the 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.
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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.
11. Hazardous Materials: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant
must demonstrate (in writing from the County) that the facility has met or is meeting the
Risk Management Plan (RMP) or Business Emergency/Contingency Plan with the San
Bernardino County Fire Department, Hazardous Materials/Emergency Response and
Enforcement Division. The applicant must also obtain inspection and acceptance by Fire
Construction Services.
12. 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.
13. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, an 8 1/2" 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.
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City of Rancho Cucamonga
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No.: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17423. Related file: DRC2005-00585
Public Review Period Closes: May 10, 2006
Project Name: Project Applicant: CIP Real Estate
Chuck McKenna
19762 Mac Arthur Boulevard, Suite 300
Irvine, CA 92612
Project Location (also see attached map): Located in the Haven Overlay District(Subarea 6)at
the northeast corner of Haven Avenue and Trademark Parkway - APN: 0210-081-017.
Project Description: A request to subdivide 3.37 net acres of land into a single parcel for 26
condominium units.
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga,acting as the lead agency,has conducted an
Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is
proposing this Negative Declaration based upon the following finding:
The Initial Study indicates that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a
significant effect on the environment.
If adopted, the Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not be
required. The factual and analytical basis for this finding is included in the attached Initial Study.
The project file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho
Cucamonga Planning Department at 10500 Civic Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax
(909)477-2847.
NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration during the review period.
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May 10, 2006
Date of Determination Adopted By