HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-07 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 07-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17988,A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE 2.235 ACRES
INTO TWO PARCELS IN THE MINIMUM IMPACT HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
(SUBAREA 9) LOCATED SOUTH OF JERSEY BOULEVARD AND WEST
OF ROCHESTER AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF -APN: 0229-111-054.
A. Recitals.
1. Charles Joseph Associates Inc. filed an application for the approval of Tentative Parcel
Map Review, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Parcel Map Review is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 24th day of January 2007, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
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 public hearing on January 24, 2007, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to the property located south of Jersey Boulevard and west
of Rochester Avenue. The site is under construction for two industrial buildings; and
b. The subject site is a vacant parcel located south of Jersey Boulevard between
Rochester Avenue and Boston Place. To the north across Jersey Boulevard is an existing industrial
complex, and to the south, east, and west of the site are industrial buildings. The sight gently slopes
from the north to the south; and
C. The project,togetherwith the recommended conditions of approval, complies with
land division standards for the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Subdivision Map Act.
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. The design or improvements of the tentative map is consistent with the General
Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
b. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
C. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
d. The tentative map is not likely to cause serious public health problems; and
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SUBTPM17988 — CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
JANUARY 24, 2007
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e. The design of the tentative map will not conflict with any easement acquired by the
public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed
subdivision.
4. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt
from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA
Guidelines. The project qualifies under the Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines
Section 15315 (Class 15 Exemption — Minor Land Divisions) because the project is a minor
alteration of an existing tract map which provides no expansion or intensification of the existing use.
In addition, there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the
environment. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Planning Department's determination of
exemption, and based on its own independent judgment, concurs in the staffs determination of
exemption.
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) A reciprocal maintenance agreement ensuring joint maintenance of all
landscape areas, common areas, drives, and parking areas shall be
recorded prior, or concurrent with, the final parcel map.
Engineering Department
1) Install all missing public improvements including drive approach(s),
street trees and traffic signing and striping per City standards, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
a) Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size, shall be of a species
and spaced in accordance with the City's street tree program and
replanted where required.
b) Relocate existing streetlight.
c) Parkways shall slope at two percent from the top of the curb to
one foot behind the sidewalks along all street frontages.
d) Revise existing street improvement plans as required by the
relinquished to the City Engineer. Show connections from on-site
private storm drain to Public storm drain in Boston Place and
Rochester Avenue.
2) Vehicular access rights to Jersey Boulevard are released and
relinquished to the City by Parcel Map SUBTPM12781 (except
approved driveway location). Prepare legal documents to vacate
non-vehicular access for proposed relocated drive approach.
3) Provide Public Improvement plans for the street improvements and
storm drain connections. The Public plans shall be 90 percent
complete and engineer's estimate for bonding purposed acceptable to
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JANUARY 24, 2007
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the City Engineer prior to the issuance of grading permits. Public
improvement plans shall be 100 percent complete, signed by the City
Engineer including improvement agreement/bonds/and returned and
accepted by the City Engineer, prior to Building Permit issuance.
4) Draining across adjacent properties requires drainage easements
across those adjacent properties. Show that drainage easement(s)
exit, or provide drainage easement(s). Cross-lot drainage shall be
contained in a concrete/rock lined swale or reinforced concrete pipe
(12 inches minimum diameter).
a) Maintain Q100 within the street right-of-way (Boston Place,
Rochester Avenue and Jersey Boulevard) and provide on-site
retention. Sumps in the site grading/private storm drain system
shall be designed for Q100 and the pond depth can be no
greater than 12 inches in automobile parking areas (18 inches in
truck parking areas). Reference Public Improvements Plan
number 1416 for connections to public Storm Drain.
5) Provide a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP),to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer, and identify applicable Best Management Project
(BMPs) on the grading plan.
a) Maintenance of BMPs identified in the WQMP shall be addressed
in the project CC&R's.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF JANUARY 2007.
PLANNING OM SSIO,N O /THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: Tiw
Pa St art, Chairman l
ATTEST: E^_d R. �^'
Ja s R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary
I, James R. Troyer,AICP, 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 24th day of January 2007, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, McPHAIL, MUNOZ, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM17988
SUBJECT: MINOR LAND DIVISION
APPLICANT: CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
LOCATION: SOUTH OF JERSEY BOULEVARD AND WEST OF ROCHESTER AVENUE
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its
agents,officers,or employees, because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to
relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may,at its sole
discretion,participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
B. Time Limits
1. This tentative tract map or 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. 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.
2. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,all
other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
3. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the
Homeowners' Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering
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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 Homeowners' 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.
D. Environmental
1. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of
implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required to
post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the Planning Director in the
amount of$538 prior to the issuance of building permits,guaranteeing satisfactory performance
and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the City to retain
consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measures.
Failure to complete all actions required by the approved environmental documents shall be
considered grounds for forfeit.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACTTHE BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT, (909)477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S)
SEE ATTACHED
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
E. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Reciprocal access easements shall be provided ensuring access to all parcels by CC&Rs or by
deeds and shall be recorded concurrently with the map or prior to the issuance of building
permits, where no map is involved.
2. Reciprocal parking agreements for all parcels and maintenance agreements ensuring joint
maintenance of all common roads, drives, or parking areas shall be provided by CC & R's or
deeds and shall be recorded prior to, or concurrent with, the final parcel map.
3. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated or
noted on the final map.
F. 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.
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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
JERSEY BOULEVARD X X X X X (e)
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) Curbside drain outlets.
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,prior to
final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a
construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any
other permits required.
C. Pavement striping,marking,traffic signing,street name signing,traffic signal conduit,and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction
project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and
interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside
of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer
Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets,a maximum of 200
feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
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 Planning Director prior to submittal for first plan
check.
4. 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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5. 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.
Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Grow Spac Spacing Size City.
e
LAGERSTROEMIA CRAPE 3
JERSEY 20 FEET 15
BOULEVARD INDICA MYRTLE FE O.C. GALLON 6
"TUSCARORA" HYBRID ET
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.
G. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of building
permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
H. Drainage and Flood Control
1. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map
approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall
be installed as required by the City Engineer.
I. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system,water, gas,
electric power, telephone, and cattle TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga Valley Water District(CVW D), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from
the CVW D is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,whichever occurs first.
Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval
in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential
projects.
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4. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved.
Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received from
them.
J. 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: Easterly Drive Approach
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:
K. 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. All buildings shall have minimal security lighting to eliminate dark areas around the buildings,with
direct lighting to be provided by all entryways. Lighting shall be consistent around the entire
development.
3. Lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures.
L. Security Hardware
1. All roof openings giving access to the building shall be secured with either iron bars,metal gates,
or alarmed.
M. Security Fencing
1. All businesses or residential communities with security fencing and gates will provide the police
with a keypad access and a unique code. The initial code is to be submitted to the Police Crime
Prevention Unit along with plans. If this code is changed due to a change in personnel or for any
other reason, the new code must be supplied to the Police via the 24-hour dispatch center at
(909)941-1488 or by contacting the Crime Prevention Unit at(909)477-2800 extension 2474 or
extension 2475.
N. Windows
1. Storefront windows shall be visible to passing pedestrians and traffic.
2. Security glazing is recommended on storefront windows to resist window smashes and impede
entry to burglars.
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O. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime
visibility.
2. Developer shall paint roof top numbers on one or more roofs of this development. They shall be
a minimum of three feet in length and two feet in width and of contrasting color to background.
The stencils for this purpose are on loan at the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department.
3. At the entrances of commercial or residential complexes, an illuminated map or directory of
project shall be erected with vandal-resistant cover. North shall be at the top and so indicated.
Sign shall be in compliance with Sign Ordinance, including an application for a Sign Permit and
approval by the Planning Department.
P. Alarm Systems
1. Alarm companies shall be provided with the 24-hour Sheriff's dispatch number: (909) 941-1488.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE PROTECTION
PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
SEE ATTACHED
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Rancho Cucamonga Community Development
Building and Safety
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL STANDARD CONDITIONS
March 30, 2006
Jersey Partnership I
Coldwell Banker Commercial
SS of Jersey Boulevard between Boston Place and Rochester Avenue
Industrial Subdivision
SUBTPM17988
NOTE: Any revisions may void these requirements and necessitate additional review.
A. New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances
considering use, area, and fire-resistive construction.
2. The project shall be designed to comply with the 2001 California Building Codes (CBC), the
California Fire Code and with RCFPD Ordinances 15 and 39.
3. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations.
4. Provide draft stops in attic areas, not exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with CBC
Section 1505.
5. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with CBC Table
5-A.
6. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC Table 5-A.
7. Provide the required restroom facilities per the CBC Appendix chapter 29.
8. All exit components must comply with the requirements of CBC Chapter 10 (adjoining
rooms, rated corridors, door swings, separation of exits, etc.).
9. At the time of tenant improvement plan check submittal (for construction) additional
requirements may be required.
10. Clearly indicate on the plans compliance with ADA requirements for the disabled.
11. A registered architect must sign and stamp the plans.
B. General Requirements
1. Submit five conceptual sets of plans including the following:
a. Site/Plot Plan
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b. Floor Plan
C. Foundation Plan
d. Ceiling, Floor, and Roof Framing Plan
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of main switch, number and size
of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams.
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and
waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating
and air conditioning.
g. Planning Division Tracking Number (i.e., DRC, SUBTT, SUBTPM etc.) must be clearly
noted on the Title Sheet of the plans.
In. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils
report. Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check
submittal.
3. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation
coverage to the City prior to permit issuance.
4. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by
the Building and Safety Division.
C. Site Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall
be marked with the project file number (i.e., DRC, SUBTT, SUBTPM etc.). The applicant
shall comply with the latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes,
ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Contact the Building
and Safety Division for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable
handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development project
or major addition, the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such
fees may include, but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee,
Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Check Fees, and School Fees.
Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Division
prior to permit issuance.
3. The Building and Safety Official shall provide the street addresses after tract/parcel map
recordation and prior to issuance of building permits.
4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
5. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Division's public
counter).
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D. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California Building Code, City
Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final Grading Plan shall be in
substantial conformance with the approved Grading Plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer or Geologist and submitted at
the time of application for grading plan check.
4. At the time of tenant improvement plan check submittal (for construction) additional
requirements may be required.
5. The final Grading Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be
completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance
of building permits.
6. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more
of combined cut and fill. The Grading Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a
California registered Civil Engineer.
Note on title sheet that tenant improvement plans must be submitted for plan check and be approved
prior to construction. The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted California Codes, and all other
applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Contact the
Building and Safety Division if you have any questions about the procedure at 909-477-2710.
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Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
Fire Construction Services
STANDARD CONDITIONS
August 31, 2006
Jersey Partnership I
Coldwell Banker Commercial
SS of Jersey Boulevard between Boston Place and Rochester Avenue
Industrial Subdivision
SUBTPM17988
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT.
The RCFPD Procedures and Standards which are referenced in this document can be access on the web
at http://www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us/fire/index.htm under the Fire Safety Division and Fire
Construction Services section. Search by article; the preceding number of the standard refers to the
article. Chose the appropriate article number then a drop down menu will appear, select the
corresponding standard.
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:
1. At the entrance(s) to a commercial, industrial or residential project from the public
roadways.
2. At intersections.
3. On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible.
4. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs of the Fire District.
5. A minimum of forty-feet (40 feet) 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 minimum fire flow for this project, when automatic fire sprinklers are installed is 2125
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.
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-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 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 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.
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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 percent.
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.
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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 Building and Safety 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 Building and Safety for plan review.
8. Roof Access: There shall be a means of fire department access from the exterior walls of the
buildings on to the roofs of all commercial, industrial and multi-family residential structures with
roofs less than 75 feet above the level of the fire access road.
a. This access must be reachable by either fire department ground ladders or by an aerial ladder.
b. A minimum of one ladder point with a fixed ladder shall be provided in buildings with
construction features, or high parapets that inhibit roof access.
C. The number of ladder points may be required to be increased, depending on the building size
and configuration.
d. Regardless of the parapet height or construction features the approved ladder point shall be
identified in accordance to the roof access standard.
e. Where the entire roof access is restricted by high parapet walls or other obstructions, a
permanently mounted access ladder is required.
f. Multiple access ladders may be required for larger buildings.
g. Ladder construction must be in accordance with the RCFPD Roof Access Standard 9-9
Appendix A and drawings 9-9a and 9-9b.
h. A site plan showing the locations of the roof ladder shall be submitted during plan check.
i. Ladder points shall face a fire access roadway(s).
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
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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
• Refrigeration Systems
• Repair Garages
• Flammable and Combustible Liquids
• Spraying or Dipping Operations
• Hazardous Materials
• Tents, Canopies and/or Air Supported Structures
• Liquefied Petroleum Gases
• LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in Assembly Buildings
FSC-11 Hazardous Materials — Submittal to the County of San Bernardino
The San Bernardino County Fire Department shall review your Business Emergency/Contingency Plan
for compliance with minimum standards. Contact the San Bernardino County Fire, Hazardous Materials
Division at (909) 387-4631 for forms and assistance. The County Fire Department is the Cal/EPA
Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. If the facility is a NEW business, a Certificate of Occupancy issued by Building and Safety will not
be finalized until the San Bernardino County Fire Department reviews your Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan. California Government Code, Section 65850.2 prohibits the City
from issuing a final Certificate of Occupancy unless the applicant has met or is meeting specific
hazardous materials disclosure requirements. A Risk Management Program (RMP) may also be
required if regulation substances are to be used or stored at the new facility.
2. Any business that operates on rented or leased property which is required to submit a Plan, is also
required to submit a notice to the owner of the property in writing stating that the business is subject
to the Business Emergency/Contingency Plan mandates and has complied with the provisions. The
tenant must provide a copy of the Plan to the property owner within five (5) working days, if
requested by the owner.
FSC-12 Hazardous Materials - Submittal to Fire Construction Services
Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction of buildings and/or the installation of
equipment designed to store, use or dispense hazardous materials in accordance with the 2001
California Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Codes, RCFPD Ordinances FD15 and FD39
and other implemented and/or adopted standards.
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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 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.
The reciprocal agreement is required to be recorded between property owners and the Fire District.
The recorded agreement shall include a copy of the site plan. The Fire Construction Services shall
approve the agreement, prior to recordation. The agreement shall be recorded with the County of
San Bernardino, Recorders Office.
Reciprocal access agreement — Please provide a permanent access agreement between the
owners granting irrevocable and a non-exclusive easement, favoring the Fire District to gain access
to the subject property. The agreement shall include a statement that no obstruction, gate, fence,
building or other structure shall be placed within the dedicated access, without Fire Department
approval. The agreement shall have provisions for emergency situations and the assessing of cost
recovery to the property by the fire District.
Reciprocal water covenant — Please provide a permanent maintenance and service covenant
between the owners granting an irrevocable and non-exclusive easement, favoring the Fire District
for the purpose of accessing and maintaining the private water mains, valves and fire hydrants (fire
protection systems facilities in general). The covenant shall have provisions for emergency
situations and the assessing of cost recovery to the property by the fire District.
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 and 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.
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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 feet 6 inches 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 Sprinkler System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler
system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
4. Fire Sprinkler Monitoring: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler
monitoring system must be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services. The fire sprinkler
monitoring system shall be installed, tested and operational immediately following the completion of
the fire sprinkler system (subject to the release of power).
5. Fire Suppression Systems and/or other special hazard protection systems shall be inspected,
tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services before occupancy is granted and/or equipment is
placed in service.
6. Fire Alarm System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire alarm system shall
be installed, inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
7. Access Control Gates: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, vehicular gates must
be inspected, tested and accepted in accordance with RCFPD Standards #9-1 or #9-2 by Fire
Construction Services.
8. Fire Access Roadways: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire access
roadways must be installed in accordance with the approved plans and acceptable to Fire
Construction Services.
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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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a 8 '/2 inches x 11 inches
or 11 inches x 17 inches 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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