HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-15 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 07-15 .
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW DRC2006-00438, A REVIEW OF ' A PROPOSED
MASTER-PLANNED RETAIL AND OFFICE COMPLEX COMPRISED OF
TWO 2-STORY OFFICE BUILDINGS OF 25,200 SQUARE FEET (EACH),
THREE SINGLE-STORY RETAIL BUILDINGS OF 21,749 SQUARE FEET
(COMBINED),TWO SINGLE-STORY RESTAURANT PAD BUILDINGS OF
11,000 SQUARE FEET (COMBINED), AND A BANK OF 5,000 SQUARE
FEET ON 7 PARCELS (COMBINED AREA = 8.4 ACRES) IN THE
INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT (SUBAREA 7), LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND ELM AVENUE;
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 0208-961-05,
06, AND 07.
A. Recitals. '
1. Michael Chai filed an application for the issuance of Development Review
DRC2006-00438, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Development Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 28th day of March 2007, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said 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 meeting on March 28,2007, including written and oral staff reports,together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to three parcels located at the southeast corner of
Foothill Boulevard and Elm Avenue north of Eucalyptus Street, an overall area of about
367,000 square feet (8.4 acres) with a street frontage along Foothill Boulevard, Elm Avenue, and
Eucalyptus Street of about 850, 450, and 600 feet, respectively; and
b. To the north of the subject site is a commercial center consisting of a gas station,a
retail building, and a fast food restaurant; to the south are two industrial buildings; to the east is a
commercial/office center consisting of a multi-tenant retail building, a drive-thru bank, a two-story
office building, and a restaurant; and to the west are the offices of Mercury Insurance; and
C. The applicant proposes to construct eight buildings: two 2-story buildings
(Buildings 6 and 7) and six single-story buildings (Buildings 1 A/1 B through 5). The combined floor
area of all eight buildings will be about 88,000 square feet; and
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d. The application contemplates administrative/professional offices, medical/health
offices, restaurants (including fast food), and a bank. These are permitted, or conditionally
permitted, land uses along Foothill Boulevard, which is one of the City's primary east to west arterial
streets and a significant commercial corridor; and
e. The proposed development is in conjunction with a tentative parcel map (Related
file: SUBTPM18046) to subdivide the property into seven parcels.
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 proposed development is in accord with the General Plan,the objectives of the
Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and
b,. The proposed development,together with the conditions applicable thereto,will not
be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity; and
C. The proposed development complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for
the 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 Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Monitoring Program 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, 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, with the
imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would
have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative
Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, City staff provided public notice of the public comment period
and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
b. • The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all
comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the'whole record
before it,finds: (i)that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA;
and (ii) that, based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that
the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds
that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the
Planning Commission. Based on these findings, the Planning Commission hereby adopts the
Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
c. ' The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation
Monitoring Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public
Resources Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance
with the mitigation measures during project implementation. The Planning Commission therefore
adopts the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project; and
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d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Mitigation Monitoring Program, and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings
upon which the Planning Commission's decision is based is the Planning Director 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) Approval is for the construction of eight commercial/office buildings
with a combined floor area of about 88,000 square feet in the Industrial
Park District (Subarea 7), located at the southeast corner of
Foothill Boulevard and Elm Avenue.
2) Proposed land uses requiring a Conditional Use Permit as identified in
Table 17.30.030 of the Development Code shall require a separate
review and approval by the Planning Director prior to submittal of
documents for plan check and occupancy.
3) Shared access, parking, and maintenance shall be incorporated in the
project Covenants, Conditions, & Restrictions (CC&Rs).
4) No outdoor seating for any restaurant shall be permitted as no parking
was provided for this additional dining capacity, except as may be
approved by the Planning Director based upon modifications to tenant
mix within development and the availability of sufficient parking.
5) Decorative paving shall be provided at each vehicle entrance to the
site, behind the public right-of-way. These decoratively paved areas
shall extend from the front property line to the 45-foot setback line and
have a width equal to that of the driveway.
6) Downspouts shall not be visible from the exterior on any elevations of
the buildings. All downspouts shall be routed through the interior of the
building walls.
7) The members of trellises at all buildings shall be a minimum 4 inches
by 12 inches with a maximum spacing of 24 inches on center.
8) Retaining walls exposed to the public shall be decorative masonry.
Decorative means slump stone, split-face or stucco to match the
buildings.
9) A "post and cable" barrier shall be provided behind the right-of-way
along the Foothill Boulevard frontage to comply with the Historic
Route 66/Foothill Boulevard Visual Improvement Master Plan. The
design of this feature shall match the existing post and the cable used
in front of the commercial/office center located immediately to the east.
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10) On-site landscaping shall be reviewed for conformance with the
Foothill Boulevard beautification master plan prior to the Building
Permit issuance.
11) London Plane, California Sycamore, and Flowering Plum trees shall be
planted along the Foothill Boulevard frontage landscape setback
behind the right-of-way.
12) All trash enclosures shall be surrounded with dense shrub plantings.
13) Landscaping shall be installed prior to release for occupancy.
14) The applicant shall submit an application for a Uniform Sign Program
for review and approval by the Planning Director prior to the submittal
of any applications for sign permits. All signs shall require review and
approval of a Sign Permit application by the Planning Director prior to
installation.
Engineering Department
1) This development requires Foothill Boulevard drive approach partially
off-site (east side of the site). Provide an agreement with the adjacent
property owner to the City. Right-turn lane for the shared access drive
approach was constructed with adjacent Parcel Map 17426 and is per
City Standard No. 119, Section BB "Right-Turn Lane Only." Parcel
Map 17426 also obtained from this property owner and processed the
additional dedication on this side for the turn lane. Provide CC&Rs for
maintenance of shared access and drainage acceptance agreements
with Parcel Map 17426.
2) Foothill Boulevard frontage improvements to be in accordance with City
"Major Divided Arterial" standards including:
a) Provide curvilinear sidewalk and drive approaches along
frontage; and
b) Provide for a reciprocal shared access drive approach with
property to the east; and
c) Provide an eastbound bus bay/right-turn lane at the southeast
corner of Foothill Boulevard and Elm Avenue in accordance with
the City's transit plan and City Standard No. 119, Section A-A;
and
d) Provide right-turn only (deceleration) lane for Foothill Boulevard
easterly driveway per City Standard No. 119, Section B-B; and
e) Provide 16,000 Lumen HPSV Foothill Boulevard decorative street
lights, per Visual Improvement Plan; and
I) Provide street trees in accordance with the attached Standard
Condtions; and
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g) Protect existing traffic signal equipment in or along the
Foothill Boulevard frontage; and
h) Protect existing traffic signing and striping along
Foothill Boulevard, or replace as required; and
i) Protect all existing R-26(s) "NO STOPPING"signs or replace as
required.
3) Elm Avenue frontage improvements to be in accordance with City
"Secondary Arterial" standards including:
a) Provide sidewalk and drive approach along frontage.
b) Provide 16,000 Lumen HPSV street lights.
c) Protect or replace existing R26(s) "NO STOPPING" signs along frontage.
d) Protect and/or provide additional traffic striping and signage, as required.
e) Protect or replace traffic signal equipment in or along the Elm Avenue
frontage.
f) Provide street trees in accordance with the attached Standard Conditions.
g) Protect existing curb and gutter or replace as required.
4) Eucalyptus Street frontage improvements to be in accordance with City
"Local Industrial" standards including:
a) Provide sidewalk and drive approaches along frontage; and
b) Provide 5,800 Lumen HPSV street lights; and
c) Provide street trees in accordance with the attached Standard
Conditions; and
d) Protect existing curb and gutter or replace as required; and
e) Protect existing traffic striping and signs or replace as required;
and
f) Protect all existing R-26(s) "NO STOPPING"signs or replace as
required.
5) Protect in place and/or re-construct as necessary the existing street
name monument sign on the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard
and Elm Avenue. The street name monument sign shall be privately
maintained on the private property.
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6) All street parkways shall slope at 2 percent from top of curb to one foot
behind the sidewalk along all street frontages. The sidewalks shall
cross drive approaches at the zero curb face. The driveway accent
paving shall be located outside the public right-of-way.
7) No new median openings will be allowed in Foothill Boulevard.
8) Additional street right-of-way shall be dedicated along
Foothill Boulevard bus bay and/or right-turn lanes, to provide a
minimum of 7 feet measured from the face of curbs. The sidewalk
easements will be required to encompass the curvilinear sidewalk and
the sidewalk across drive approaches that are outside street
right-of-way.
9) Provide a Water Quality Management Plan(W OMP),to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer, and identify applicable Best Management
Practices (BMPs) on the Grading Plan.
a) Maintenance of BMPs identified in the WQMP shall be addressed
in the project CC&Rs.
Environmental Mitigation
Air Quality
1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating
condition so as to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall
ensure that all construction equipment is being properly serviced and
maintained as per man ufacturers'specifications. Maintenance records
shall be available at the construction site for City verification.
2) Prior to the issuance of any Grading Permits, developer shall submit
construction plans to City denoting the proposed schedule and
projected equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide
evidence that low emission mobile construction equipment will be
utilized,or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for
the project. Contractors shall also conform to any construction
measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD) as well as City Planning Staff.
3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards
noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied
either by hand or high-volume, low-pressure spray.
4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in
SCAQMD Rule 1108.
5) All construction equipment shall complywith SCAQMD Rules 402 and
403. Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through
seeding and watering:
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• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads.
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to
erosion over extended periods of time.
• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed
excavated soil during and after the end of work periods.
• Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local
ordinances and use sound engineering practices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if
silt is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a
result of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of
year of construction.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds(i.e.,wind speeds
exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks
or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means.
6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board
[RWQCB])daily to reduce Fine Particulate Matter(PM10)emissions, in
accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
7) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall
be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for
96 hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions.
8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel
powered equipment where feasible.
9) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading
plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when
not in use.
10) All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs requiring that
trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged periods (i.e., in excess of
10 minutes).
11) All industrial and commercial facilities shall designate preferential
parking for vanpools.
12) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees
shall be required to post both bus and Metrolink schedules in
conspicuous areas.
13) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees
shall be required to configure their operating schedules around the
Metrolink schedule to the extent reasonably feasible.
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14) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to
incorporate high-efficiency/low-polluting heating, air conditioning,
appliances, and water heaters.
15) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to
incorporate thermal pane windows and weather-stripping.
Biological Resources
1) The existing lemon-scented gum (Eucalyptus citriodora) shall be
replaced in kind with a mature specimen tree to be located at the
northwest corner of the project site.
Cultural Resources
1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or
during grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to
monitor construction activities,to take appropriate measures to protect
or preserve them for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist,
the City of Rancho Cucamonga will:
• Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from
demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for
the City to establish its archaeological value.
• Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of
archaeological sites within new developments, using their special
qualities as a theme or focal point.
• Pursue educating the public about the area's archaeological
heritage.
• Propose mitigation measures and recommend conditions of
approval to eliminate adverse project effects on significant,
important, and unique prehistoric resources, following
appropriate CEQA guidelines.
• Prepare a technical resources management report,documenting
the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources
within the project area. Submit one copy of the completed report
with original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County
Archaeological Information Center for permanent archiving.
2) If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal fossils) are
encountered before or during grading, the developer will retain a
qualified paleontologist to monitor construction activities, to take
appropriate measures to protect or preserve them for study. The
paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that will also provide
specific recommendations regarding further mitigation measures (i.e.,
paleontological monitoring)that may be appropriate. Where mitigation
monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be limited
to, the following measures:
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• Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow
the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to
the site full-time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities.
• Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded,
divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has
completed salvage. If construction personnel make the
discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert
construction and notify the monitor of the find.
• Prepare, identify, and curate all recovered fossils for
documentation in the summary report and transfer to an
appropriate depository (i.e., San Bernardino County Museum).
Geology and Soils
1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)daily to reduce PM10 emissions,
in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought
resistant landscaping as soon as possible.
2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule
established by the City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with
vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary depending upon the
time of year of construction.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed
25 mph to minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such
episodes.
4) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall
be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for
96 hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions.
Hydrology and Water Quality
1) Prior to issuance of Grading Permits, the permit applicant shall submit
to Building Official for approval, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SW PPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs)
that shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during construction
activities entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent
practical.
2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in grading plan,
and implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific
measures to control on-site and off-site erosion from the time ground
disturbing activities are initiated through completion of grading. This
Erosion Control Plan shall include the following measures at a
minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and construction to
minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in southern
California, and b) An inspection and maintenance program shall be
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included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either on-site or
off-site .as a result of this project will be corrected through a
remediation or restoration program within a specified time frame.
3) During construction, temporary berms such as sandbags or gravel
dikes must be used to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the
site when there is rainfall or other runoff.
4) During construction, to remove pollutants, street cleaning will be
performed prior to storm events and after the use of water trucks to
control dust in order to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from
the site.
Post-Construction Operational:
5) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water
Quality Management Plan prepared by Penco Engineers, Inc. on
April 26, 2006, to reduce pollutants after construction entering the
storm drain system to the maximum extent practical.
6) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and
minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped
areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to
ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for these areas,
including monitoring provisions for a minimum of two years, shall be
submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of
Grading Permits.
7) Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall submit to the
City Engineer for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP), including a project description and identifying Best .
Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on-site to reduce
pollutants into the storm drain system to the maximum extent
practicable. The W QMP shall identify the structural and non-structural
measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development and
Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in
June 2004.
8) Prior to issuance of Grading or Paving Permits, applicant shall obtain a
Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General
Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources
Control Board. Evidence that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of
the Waste Discharger's Identification Number)shall be submitted to the
City Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General
Construction Permit.
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Noise
1) During all project site excavation and grading on-site, the project
contractors shall equip all construction equipment,fixed or mobile,with
properly operating and maintained mufflers consistent with
manufacturers' standards.
2) The project contractor shall place all stationary construction equipment
so that emitted noise is directed away from off-site receptors nearest
the project site.
3) The construction contractor shall located equipment staging in areas
that will create the greatest distance between construction-related
noise sources and off-site receptors nearest the project site during
project construction.
4) During all project site construction, the construction contractor shall
limit all construction-related activities that would result in high noise
levels to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays.
Only limited construction that would not affect adjacent uses is
permitted on Sundays and government code holidays.
5) Air conditioning systems are required for buildings proposed on
Pads A through C and Shops B and C (along Foothill Boulevard and
with direct line-of-sight to Foothill Boulevard traffic.
6) Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of
8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any
time on Sunday or a national holiday.
7) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards
specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120-D, as measured at
the property line. Developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly
noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code
Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times may be required by the
Building Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the
Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the
above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the
Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then
construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of
compliance with above noise standards or halted.
8) Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of
8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any
time on Sunday or a national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used
for hauling would exceed 100 daily trips(counting both to and from the
construction site), then the developer shall prepare a noise mitigation
plan denoting any construction traffic haul routes. To the extent
feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass sensitive
land uses or residential dwellings.
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6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF MARCH 2007.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Richard B. Fletcher, Vice Chairman
ATTEST:
Ja R. Troyer, AICP, Secrelary
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 28th day of March 2007, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS:
City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM
Project File No.: Development Review DRC2006-00438 and Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM18046
This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) has been prepared for use in implementing the mitigation
measures identified in the '(Mitigated Negative Declaration/Environmental Impact Report) for the
above-listed project. This program has been prepared in compliance with State law to ensure that
adopted mitigation measures are implemented (Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code).
Program Components - This MMP contains the following elements:
1. Conditions of approval that act as impact mitigation measures are recorded with the action and
the procedure necessary to ensure compliance. The mitigation measure conditions of approval
are contained in the adopted Resolution of Approval for the project.
2. A procedure of compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom
and when compliance will be reported.
3. The MMP has been designed to provide focused, yet flexible guidelines. As monitoring
progresses, changes to compliance procedures may be necessary based upon
recommendations by those responsible for the program.
Program Management- The MMP will be in place through all phases of the project. The project
planner, assigned by the City Planner, shall coordinate enforcement of the MMP. The project
planner oversees the MMP and reviews the Reporting Forms to ensure they are filled out correctly
and proper action is taken on each mitigation. Each City department shall ensure compliance of the
conditions (mitigation) that relate to that department.
Procedures - The following steps will be followed by the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. A fee covering all costs and expenses, including any consultants' fees, incurred by the City in
performing monitoring or reporting programs shall be charged to the applicant.
2. A MMP Reporting Form will be prepared for each potentially significant impact and its
corresponding mitigation measure identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist, attached
hereto. This procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when,and
to whom and when compliance will be reported. All monitoring and reporting documentation will
be kept in the project file with the department having the original authority for processing the
project. Reports will be available from the City upon request at the following address:
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Lead Agency
Planning Department
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Mitigation Monitoring Program
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3. Appropriate specialists will be retained if technical expertise beyond the City staffs is needed,as
determined by the project planner or responsible City department, to monitor specific mitigation
activities and provide appropriate written approvals to the project planner.
4. The project planner or responsible City department will approve, by signature and date, the
completion of each action item that was identified on the MMP Reporting Form. After each
measure is verified for compliance, no further action is required for the specific phase of
development.
5. All MMP Reporting Forms for an impact issue requiring no further monitoring will be signed off
as completed by the project planner or responsible City department at the bottom of the MMP
Reporting Form.
6. Unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation
measures. The project planner is responsible for approving any such refinements or additions.
An MMP Reporting Form will be completed by the project planner or responsible City department
and a copy provided to the appropriate design, construction, or operational personnel.
7. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to stop the work of
construction contractors if compliance with any aspects of the MMP is not occurring after written
notification has been issued. The project planner or responsible City department also has the
authority to hold certificates of occupancies if compliance with a mitigation measure attached
hereto is not occurring. The project planner or responsible City department has the authority to
hold issuance of a business license until all mitigation measures are implemented.
8. Any conditions (mitigation) that require monitoring after project completion shall be the
responsibility of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Division. The Division shall require
the applicant to post any necessary funds (or other forms of guarantee) with the City. These
funds shall be used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and
report on the mitigation measure for the required period of time.
9. In those instances requiring long-term project monitoring, the applicant shall provide the City
with a plan for monitoring the mitigation activities at the project site and reporting the monitoring
results to the City. Said plan shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified to know whether
the particular mitigation measure has been implemented. The monitoring/reporting plan shall
conform to the City's MMP and shall be approved by the Community Development Director or
City Planner prior to the issuance of building permits.
MITIGATION MONITORING CHECKLIST (INITIAL STUDY PART III)
Project File No.: SUBTPM18046 AND DRC2006-00438 Applicant: Michael Chai
Initial Study Prepared by: Mike Smith, Assistant Planner Date: June 20, 2006
Mitigation Measures No.I Responsible Monitoring Timing of Method of Verified Sanctions for
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Air Quality _
All construction equipment shall be maintained in good CP C Review of plans A/C 2/4
operating condition so as to reduce operational
emissions. Contractor shall ensure that all construction
equipment is being properly serviced and maintained as
per manufacturers'specifications. Maintenance records
shall be available at the construction site for City
verification.
Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the CP/BO C Review of plans C 2
developer shall submit construction plans to the City
denoting the proposed schedule and projected
equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide
evidence that low-emission mobile construction
equipment will be utilized, or that their use was
investigated and found to be infeasible for the project.
Contractors shall also conform to any construction
measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality
Management District(SCAQMD)as well as City Planning
staff.
All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed CP C Review of plans A/C 2/4
performance standards noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113.
Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or
high-volume,low-pressure spray.
Ail asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards BO B Review of plans A/C 2
noted in SCAQMD Rule 1108.
All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
Rules 402 and 403. Additionally, contractors shall
include the following provisions:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
through seeding and watering.
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• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads. SO C Review of plans A1C 214
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large SO C Review of plans A1C 214
areas to erosion over extended periods of time.
• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of SO C Review of plans NC 214
exposed excavated soil during and after the end of
work periods.
• Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance SO C Review of plans A 4
with local ordinances and use sound engineering
practices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established SO C During A 4
by the City if silt is carried over to adjacent public construction
thoroughfares or occurs as a result of hauling.
Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of
construction.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds(i.e., SO C During A 4
wind speeds exceeding 25 mph)in accordance with construction
SCAQMD Rule 403 requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils SO C During A 4
haul trucks or cover payloads using tarps or other Construction
suitable means.
The site shall be treated with water or other SO C During A 4
soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and construction
Regional Water Quality Control Board[RWQCBj)dailyto
reduce Fine Particulate Matter (PM10) emissions, in
accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and SO C During A 4
RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction construction
areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce
PM10 emissions.
The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean BO C Review of plans A1C 4
alternative fuel-powered equipment where feasible.
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The construction contractor shall ensure that BO C Review of plans A/C 2/4
construction grading plans include a statement thatwork
crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs BO C Review of plans A 4
requiring that trucks shall not be left idling for prolonged
periods(i.e., in excess of 10 minutes).
All industrial and commercial facilities shall designate CP C Review of plans A/C 2/3
preferential parking for vanpools.
All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more CP C Review of plans D 2/3
employees shall be required to post both bus and
Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas.
All industrial and commercial site tenantswith 50 or more CP C Review of plans D 2/3
employees shall be required to configure their operating
schedules around the Metrolink schedule to the extent
reasonably feasible.
All residential and commercial structures shall be BO C/D Review of plans C 2/4
required to incorporate high-efficiency/low-polluting
heating,air conditioning,appliances,and water heaters.
All residential and commercial structures shall be BO C/D Review of plans C 2/4
required to incorporate thermal pane windows and
weather-stripping.
Biological Resources
The existing lemon-scented gum (Eucalyptus cModora) CP C Review of plans A/C 2/4
shall be replaced in kind with a mature specimen tree to
be located at the northwest corner of the project site.
Cultural Resources,'
If any prehistoric archaeological resources are
encountered before or during grading,the developer will
retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor construction
activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or
preserve them for study. With the assistance of the
archaeologist,the City of Rancho Cucamonga will:
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• Enact interim measures to protect undesignatedsites CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4
from demolition or significant modification without an
opportunity for the City to establish its archaeological
value.
• Consider establishing provisions to require CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4
incorporation of archaeological sites within new
developments, using their special qualities as a
theme or focal point.
• Pursue educating the public about the area's CP/BO C Review of report AN 3/4
archaeological heritage.
• Propose mitigation measures and recommend CP/BO C Review of report A/D 3/4
conditions of approval to eliminate adverse project
effects on significant, important, and unique
prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA
guidelines.
• Prepare a technical resources management report, CP C Review of report A/D 3/4
documenting the inventory,evaluation,and proposed
mitigation of resources within the project area.
Submit one copy of the completed report, with
original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County
Archaeological Information Center for permanent
archiving.
If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal CP B Review of report AID 4
fossils) are encountered before or during grading, the
developer will retain a qualified paleontologist to monitor
construction activities, to take appropriate measures to
protect or preserve them for study. The paleontologist
shall submit a report of findings that will also provide
specific recommendations regarding further mitigation
measures(i.e., paleontological monitoring)that may be
appropriate. Where mitigation monitoring is appropriate,
the program must include, but not be limited to, the
following measures:
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• Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and CP B Review of report AID 4
equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with
minimal construction delay,to the site full-time during
the interval of earth-disturbing activities.
• Should fossils be found within an area being cleared BO BIC Review of report AID 4
or graded,divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere
until the monitor has completed salvage. If
construction personnel make the discovery, the
grading contractor should immediately divert
construction and notify the monitor of the find.
• Prepare,identify,and curate all recovered fossils for CP D Review of report D 3
documentation in the summary report and transferto
an appropriate depository (i.e., San Bernardino
County Museum).
Geology and Soils
The site shall be treated with water or other BO C During A 4
soil-stabilizing agent (approved by SCAQMD and construction
RWQCB)daily to reduce PMjo emissions,in accordance
with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought
resistant landscaping as soon as possible.
Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a BO C During A 4
schedule established by the City to reduce PMjo construction
emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil off-site.
Timing may vary depending upon time of year of
construction.
Grading operations shall be suspended when wind BO C During A 4
speeds exceed 25 mph to minimize PMIoemissions from construction
the site during such episodes.
Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and BO C During A 4
RWQCB) shall be applied to all inactive construction construction
areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to reduce
PMIO emissions.
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Hydrology and Water Quality
Prior to issuance of grading permits,the permit applicant BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
shall submit to the Building Official for approval a Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) specifically
identifying Best Management Practices(BMPs)that shall
be used on-site to reduce pollutants during construction
activities entering the storm drain system to the
maximum extent practical.
An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in . BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
the Grading Plan, and Implemented for the proposed
projectthat identifies specific measures to control on-site
and off-site erosion from the time ground disturbing
activities are initiated through completion of grading. This
Erosion Control Plan shall include the following
measures at a minimum: a)Specify the timing of grading
and construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy
periods experienced in Southern California, and b) An
inspection and maintenance program shall be included
to ensure that any erosion which does occur either on-
site or off-site as a result of this project will be corrected
through a remediation or restoration program within a
specified time frame.
During construction,temporary berms such as sandbags BO BIC/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
or gravel dikes must be used to prevent discharge of
debris or sediment from the site when there is rainfall or
other runoff.
During construction,to remove pollutants,streetcleaning BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
will be performed prior to storm events and after the use
of water trucks to c ontrol dust in order to prevent
discharge of debris or sediment from the site.
The developer shall implementthe BMPs identified in the CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
WQMP prepared by Penco Engineering,Inc.on April 26,
2006,to reduce pollutants after construction entering the
storm drain system to the maximum extent practical.
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Landscaping
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Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
and minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides.
Landscaped areas shall be monitored and maintained
for at least two years to ensure adequate coverage and
stable growth. Plans for these areas, including
monitoring provisions for a minimum of two years,shall
be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to
the issuance of grading permits.
Prior to issuance of building permits,the applicant shall CE B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
submit to the City Engineer for approval a Water Quality
Management Plan (WQMP), including a project
description and identifying BMPs thatwill be used on-site
to reduce pollutants into the storm drain system to the
maximum extent practicable. The WQMP shall identify
the structural and non-structural measures consistent
with the Guidelines for New Development and
Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho
Cucamonga in June 2004.
Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the BO B/C/D Review of plans A/C 2/4
applicant shall obtain a Notice of Intent(NO[)to comply
with obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General
Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water
Resources Control Board. Evidence that this has been
obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste Discharger's
Identification Number) shall be submitted to the City
Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General
Construction Permit.
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Noise .,.c
During all project site excavation and grading on-site,the BO C During A 4
project contractors shall equip all construction construction
equipment, fixed or mobile,with properly operating and
maintained mufflers consistent with manufacturers'
standards.
The project contractor shall place all stationary BO C During A 4
construction equipment so that emitted noise is directed construction
away from off-site receptors nearest the project site.
The construction contractor shall located equipment BO C During A 4
staging in areas that will create the greatest distance construction
between construction-related noise sources and off-site
receptors nearest the project site during project
construction.
During all project site construction, the construction BO C During A 4
contractor shall limit all construction-related activities that construction
would result in high noise levels to between the hours of
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays. Only limited
construction that would not affect adjacent uses is
permitted on Sundays and government code holidays.
Air conditioning systems are required for buildings BO C During A 4
proposed on Pads A through C and Shops B and C construction
(along Foothill Boulevard and with direct line-of-sight to
Foothill Boulevard traffic.
Construction or grading shall nottake place between the BO C During A 4
hours of 8:00 p.m.and 6:30 a.m.on weekdays,including construction
Saturday,or at anytime on Sunday or a national holiday.
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Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the BO C During A 4
standards specified in Development Code Section construction
17.02.120-D, as measured at the property line. The
developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise
level monitoring as specified in Development Code
Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times may be
required by the Building Official. Said consultant shall
report their findings to the Building Official within 24
hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above
standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify
the Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above
standards,then construction activities shall be reduced in
intensity to a level of compliance with above noise
standards or halted.
Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the PO/BO C During A 4/7
hours of 8:00 p.m.and 6:30 a.m.on weekdays,including construction
Saturday,or at any time on Sunday or a national holiday.
Additionally, if heavy trucks used for hauling would
exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to and from the
construction site), then the developer shall prepare a
Noise Mitigation Plan denoting any construction traffic
haul routes. To the extent feasible,the plan shall denote
haul routes that do not pass sensitive land uses or
residential dwellings.
Key to Checklist Abbreviations
Responsible Person Monitoring Frequency Method of Verfioation 'Sanctions
CDD-Community Development Director or designee A-With Each New Development A-On-site Inspection 1 -Withhold Recordation of Final Map
CP-City Planner or designee B-Prior To Construction B-Other Agency Permit/Approval 2-Withhold Grading or Building Permit
CE-City Engineer or designee C-Throughout Construction C-Plan Check 3-Withhold Certificate of Occupancy
80-Building Official or designee D-On Completion D-Separate Submittal(Reports/Studies/Plans) 4-Stop Work Order
PO-Police Captain or designee E-Operating 5-Retain Deposit or Bonds
FC-Fire Chief or designee6-Revoke CUP
7-Citation
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2006-00438
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
APPLICANT: MICHAEL CHAI
LOCATION: SOUTH EAST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND ELM AVENUE -
APN: 0208-961-05, 06, ANb 07
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements
Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its
agents, officers,or employees, because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to
relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole
discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 07-15, 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.
3. The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fees as shown below. The
project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to
the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to
the Planning Commission or Planning Director hearing:
a) Notice of Exemption - $50
b) Notice of Determination - $50
c) Negative Declaration - $ 1,850 X
d) Environmental Impact Report - $2,550
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B. Time Limits
1. Development Review approval shall expire if building permits are not issued or approved use has
not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No extensions are allowed.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans,architectural elevations,exterior materials and colors,landscaping,sign program,and
grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, and Development
Code regulations.
2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions
of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to
occupancy.
4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.)or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved
use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6. 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.
7. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram,shall be reviewed and approved
by the Planning Director and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of building
permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location,height,and method of shielding so
as not to adversely affect adjacent properties.
8. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be
located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete
or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. For
single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
9. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
D. Shopping Centers
1. A uniform hardscape and street furniture design including seating benches, trash receptacles,
free-standing potted plants, bike racks, light bollards, etc., shall be utilized and be compatible
with the architectural style. Detailed designs shall be submitted for Planning Department review
and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
2. Provide for the following design features in each trash enclosure, to the satisfaction of the
Planning Director:
a. Architecturally integrated into the design of (the shopping center/the project).
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b. Separate pedestrian access that does not require the opening of the main doors and to
include self-closing pedestrian doors.
C. Large enough to accommodate two trash bins.
d. Roll-up doors.
e. Trash bins with counter-weighted lids.
f. Architecturally treated overhead shade trellis.
g. Chain link screen on top to prevent trash from blowing out of the enclosure and designed
to be hidden from view.
3. Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours.
4. The entire site shall be kept free from trash and debris at all times and in no event shall trash and
debris remain for more than 24 hours.
5. Signs shall be conveniently posted for "no overnight parking" and for "employee parking only."
6. All operations and businesses shall be conducted to comply with the following standards which
shall be incorporated into the lease agreements for all tenants:
a. Noise Level - All commercial activities shall not create any noise that would exceed an
exterior noise level of 60 dB during the hours of 10 p.m. until 7 a.m. and 65 dB during the
hours of 7 a.m. until 10 p.m.
b. Loading and Unloading-No person shall cause the loading,unloading,opening,closing,or
other handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or other
similar objects between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. unless otherwise specified herein,
in a manner which would cause a noise disturbance to a residential area.
7. Textured pavement shall be provided across circulation aisle, pedestrian walkway, and plaza.
They shall be of brick/tile pavers, exposed aggregate,integral color concrete,or any combination
thereof. Full samples shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits.
8. The lighting fixture design shall compliment the architectural program. It shall include the plaza
area lighting fixtures, building lighting fixtures (exterior), and parking lot lighting fixtures.
9. Any outdoor vending machines shall be recessed into the building faces and shall not extend into
the pedestrian walkways. The design details shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Director prior to the issuance of building permits.
E. Building Design
1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or
projections, shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and
streets as required by the Planning Department. Such screening shall be architecturally
integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
Details shall be included in building plans.
2. For commercial and,industrial projects, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main
building colors.
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F. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space abuts
a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of 11 feet
wide.
2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb).
3. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be provided
throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/plazas/
recreational uses.
4. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances,
and exits shall be striped per City standards.
5. Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the Planning Director, City Engineer, and
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of building
permits. For residential development, private gated entrances shall provide adequate turn-
around space in front of the gate and a separate visitor lane with call box to avoid cars stacking
into the public right-of-way.
6. Handicap accessible stalls shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more
parking stalls. Designate two percent or one stall; whichever is greater, of the total number of
stalls for use by the handicapped.
7. Motorcycle parking area shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more
parking stalls. Developments with over 100 parking stalls shall provide motorcycle parking at the
rate of one percent. The area for motorcycle parking shall be a minimum of 56 square feet.
G. Trip Reduction
1. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided in all commercial, office, industrial, and multifamily
residential projects of more than 10 units. Minimum spaces equal to five percent of the required
automobile parking spaces or three bicycle storage spaces,whichever is greater. After the first
50 bicycle storage spaces are provided,additional storage spaces required are 2.5 percent of the
required automobile parking spaces. Warehouse distribution uses shall provide bicycle storage
spaces at a rate of 2.5 percent of the required automobile parking spaces with a minimum of a
3-bike rack. In no case shall the total number of bicycle parking spaces required exceed 100.
Where this results in a fraction of 0.5 or greater, the number shall be rounded off to the higher
whole number.
2. Carpool and vanpool designated off-street parking close to the building shall be provided for
commercial, office, and industrial facilities at the rate of 10 percent of the total parking area. If
covered, the vertical clearance shall be no'less than 9 feet.
3. Category 5 telephone cable or fiber optic cable shall be provided for office buildings and other
non-residential development.
4. Transit improvements such as bus shelters, bus pullouts, and bus pads shall be provided. Bus _/_/_
shelters shall also include a bench, a trash receptacle, and an adjoining bike rack (minimum 3
capacity)on a concrete pad. Bus shelter shall be located outside public right-of-way and shall be
privately maintained.
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H. Landscaping
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in
the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and
submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or
prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. A minimum of 20% of trees planted within industrial projects, and a minimum of 30% within
commercial and office projects, shall be specimen size trees - 24-inch box or larger.
3. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking
stalls.
4. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one
tree per 30 linear feet of building.
5. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1
slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion
control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be
installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
6. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater
slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as
follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq.ft.of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size
shrub per each 100 sq.ft.of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition,slope banks
in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or
larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in
staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall
include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
7. The final design of the perimeter parkways,walls,landscaping,and sidewalks shall be included in
the required landscape plans and shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval and
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Department.
8. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering
sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required along Foothill
Boulevard and Elm Avenue.
I. Signs
1. A Uniform Sign Program for this development shall be submitted for Planning Director review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits.
J. 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.
K. Other Agencies
1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location
of mailboxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for
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mailboxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mailboxes and the design of the
overhead structure shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance
of building permits.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT,(909)477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S)
L. General Requirements
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following:
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
C. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and size
of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
I. 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; and
g. Planning Department Project Number(DRC2006-00438)clearly identified on the outside of
all plans.
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. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
5. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the
Building and Safety Department.
M. 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(DRC2006-00438). 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 Department 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,Construction and Demolition Diversion Program
deposit and fees and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to
the Building and Safety Department prior to permits issuance.
3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building and Safety Official after tract/parcel map _/—J_
recordation and prior to issuance of building permits.
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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 Department's public
counter).
N. New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances
considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness.
2. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations.
3. Provide draft stops in attic areas, not to exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with CBC
Section 1505.
4. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with CBC Table 5-A
5. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC Table 5-A.
6. Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed.
O. 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. 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.
5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of
combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared,stamped, and signed by a California
registered Civil Engineer.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
P. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets(measured from
street centerline):
33 total feet on Eucalyptus Street
2. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
3. 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.
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4. 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.
5. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated or
noted on the final map.
6. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on the
final map.
7. Easements for public sidewalks and/or street trees placed outside the public right-of-way shall be
dedicated to the City.
8. Additional street right-of-way shall be dedicated along right turn lanes,to provide a minimum of 7
feet measured from the face of curbs.
Q. 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
FOOTHILL BOULEVARD X X (c) X X X
ELM AVENUE X X X X
EUCALYPTUS STREET 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.
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.
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.
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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 —
L-/-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.
Botanical Common Min.Grow
Street Name Name Name Space Spacing Size oty.
Elm Avenue Gingko biloba Maidenhair 5 Feet 35 Feet O.C. 15 Gal Fill In
tree
Eucalyptus Street Plantanus London Plane 8 Feet 30 Feet O.C. 15 Gal
acerifolia tree
Foothill Boulevard Prunus NCN 3 Feet 20 Feet O.C. 15 Gal
Accent Tree blireiana Informal
groupings not
more than 25
percent of
total frotnage
trees
35 Feet O.C.
Informal
Plantanus California 8 Feet groupings 15 Gal
racemosea Sycamore
30 Feet O.C.
Informal
groupings
Plantanus London Plane 8 Feet 15 Gal
acerifolia 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 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.
6. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with
adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project
intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or
industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required.
R. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of building
permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
2. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective
Beautification Master Plan Foothill Boulevard.
S. Drainage and Flood Control
1. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the
property from adjacent areas.
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T. 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 by the Developer and the City
will be required for: All public improvements.
U. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, gas,
electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga Valley Water District(CVW D), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from
the CVW D is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,whichever occurs first.
Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval
in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential
projects.
4. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved.
Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received from
them.
V. 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: driveway off Foothill Boulevard along the east site
boundary.
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:
W. 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.
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X. Security Hardware
1. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are within
40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be used.
2. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices.
3. All roof openings giving access to the building shall be secured with either iron bars,metal gates,
or alarmed.
Y. 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.
Z. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime
visibility.
2. Developer shall paint rooftop 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.
AA. Alarm Systems
1. Install a burglar alarm system and a panic alarm if needed. Instructing management and
employees on the operation of the alarm system will reduce the amount of false alarms and in
turn save dollars and lives.
2. 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 Fire Protection
District
Fire Construction Services
STANDARD CONDITIONS
September 26, 2006
Michael Chai
Foothill Boulevard & Elm AvenueRetail Center
Sec Foothill Boulevard & Elm Avenue
SUBTPM18046 & DRC2006-00438
. THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT.
The RCFPD Procedures & Standards which are referenced in this document can be access on
the web at hftp://www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us/fire/index.htm under the Fire Safety Division
& 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:
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 2250. 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 1500 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 property shall 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 1 st 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 No. 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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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' 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 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
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• 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 & 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.
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
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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.
Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard Conditions
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS — Please complete the following prior to
the issuance of any building permits:
1. Private Water Supply (Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit construction plans,
specifications, flow test data and calculations for the private water main system for review
and approval by the Fire District. Plans and installation shall comply with Fire District
Standards. Approval of the on-site (private) fire underground and water plans is required
prior to any building permit issuance for any structure on the site. Private on-site
combination domestic and fire supply system must be designed in accordance with
RCFPD Standards # 9-4, #10-2 and #10-4. The Building & Safety Division and Fire
Construction Services will perform plan checks and inspections.
All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering
any combustible framing materials to the site. Fire construction Services will inspect the
installation, witness hydrant flushing and grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
2. Public Water Supply (Domestic/Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit a plan
showing the locations of all new public fire hydrants for the review and approval by the
Fire District and CCWD. On the plan, show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-foot
radius of the project. Please reference the RCFPD Water Plan Submittal Procedure
Standard 9-8.
All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering
any combustible framing materials to the site. CCWD personnel 'shall inspect the
installation and witness the hydrant flushing. Fire Construction Services shall inspect the
site after acceptance of the public water system by CCWD. Fire Construction Services
must grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
3. Construction.Access: The access roads must be paved in accordance with all the
requirements of the RCFPD Fire Lane Standard #9-7. All temporary utilities over access
roads must be installed at least 14' 6" above the finished surface of the road.
4. Fire Flow: A current fire flow letter from CCWD must be received. The applicant is
responsible for obtaining the fire flow information from CCWD and submitting the letter to
Fire Construction Services.
5. Easements and Reciprocal Agreements: All easements and agreements must be
recorded with the County of San Bernardino.
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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 #9-1
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.
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.
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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, 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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