HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-40 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 07-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP SUBTT18485,A SUBDIVISION FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES OF
CONVERTING 236 UNITS INTO 236 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS ON
11.1 ACRES OF LAND IN THE MIXED USE/RESIDENTIAL(SUBAREA18),
LOCATED AT 11201 5TH STREET;AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF -APN: 0210-082-63.
A. Recitals.
1. JP Morgan Real Estate Asset Management filed an application for the approval of
Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18485, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this
Resolution, the subject Tentative Tract Map request is referred to as 'the application."
2. On the 27th day of June 2007, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing on June 27, 2007, including written and oral staff reports,together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to the property located at 11201 5th Street on an irregular
lot of 11.1 acres and is presently improved with 236 apartment units; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is residential,the property to the south
is residential,the property to the east is residential, and the property to the west is a golf course; and
C. The property is improved with an existing residential use from 2003.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1
and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and.concludes as follows:
a. That the Tentative Tract Map is consistent with the General Plan, Development
Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
b. The design or improvements of the Tentative Tract Map is consistent with the
General Plan, Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-40
SUBTT18485 - JP MORGAN REAL ESTATE ASSET MANAGEMENT
June 27, 2007
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d. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage and avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
e. The Tentative Tract Map is not likely to cause serious public health problems;and
f. The design of the Tentative Tract Map will not conflict with any easement acquired
by the public at large, now of record, for access through or use of the property within the proposed
subdivision.
4. The Planning Department Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt
from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA
Guidelines. The project qualifies under the Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301 Existing Facilities because the buildings are existing and the use(residential)will not
change. In addition, there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect
on the environment. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Planning Department's
determination of exemption, and based on its own independent judgment, concurs in the staff's
determination of exemption.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth
below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Department
1) The project will be required to meet applicable Building and Fire Code
requirements at the time of plan check.
Engineering Department
1) The final Tentative Tract Map shall be processed for approval and
shall be recorded prior to issuance of Building Permits.
a) Plan check/processing fee will be determined at the time of plan check
submittal.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF JUNE 2007.
PLANNING C ISSI71—
rTHE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: �'— �
Pa ewart, Chairman
ATTEST: R.
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Ja es R. Troyer, AICP, Secrikary
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 27th day of June 2007, by the following vote-to-wit:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 07-40
SUBTT18485 - JP MORGAN REAL ESTATE ASSET MANAGEMENT
June 27, 2007
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, MUNOZ, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18485
SUBJECT: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION
APPLICANT: J.P. MORGAN REAL ESTATE ASSET MANAGEMENT
LOCATION: 11201 5TH STREET-APN: 0210-082-63
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. 07-40, 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 of Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior
to the Planning Commission or Planning Director hearing:
a) Notice of Exemption -$50 X
b) Notice of Determination - $50
c) Mitigated/Negative Declaration - $ 1,850
d) Environmental Impact Report'- $2,550
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Project No.SUBTT16485
Completion Date
B. Time Limits
1. This tentative tract map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission, unless a
complete final map is filed with the City Engineer within 3 years from the date of the approval.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans,architectural elevations,exterior materials and colors,landscaping,sign program,and
grading on file in the Planning Department,the conditions contained herein, Development Code
regulations, and the General Dynamics Specific Plan.
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. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
8. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the
Homeowners' Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering
Departments and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or
prior to the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shall be
provided to the City Engineer. The Homeowners' Association shall submit to the Planning
Department a list of the name and address of their officers on or before January 1 of each and
every year and whenever said information changes.
9. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property
owner, homeowners'association,or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape
maintenance shall be submitted for Planning Director and City Engineer review and approved
prior to the issuance of building permits.
D. Landscaping
1. For multi-family residential and non-residential development,property owners are responsible for
the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site,as well as contiguous planted areas
within the public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debris and
maintained in healthy and thriving condition,and shall receive regular pruning,fertilizing,mowing,
and trimming. Any damaged,dead,diseased,or decaying plant material shall be replaced within
30 days from the date of damage.
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Project No.SUBTT18485
Completion Date
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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Fire Construction Services
STANDARD CONDITIONS
February 26, 2007
Fairway Palms Apartments
11201 5th St.
Residential Condo Conversion
SUBTT18485
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT.
FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply (Existing must be maintained)
FSC-2 Fire Flow (Existing must be maintained)
FSC-4 Requirement for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems (if existing it must be maintained)
FSC-5 Fire Alarm System (if existing must be maintained)
FSC-6 Fire District Site Access (Existing must be maintained as shown below)
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 Department Access
— Fire Lanes Standard #9-7.
1. Location of Access: All portions of the structures 15` 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.
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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 in accordance with the 2001 California Building Code, Fire and/or any other
applicable standards.
4. Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire
apparatus access road to all required building exterior openings.
5. Residential gates if installed across Fire District access roads shall be installed in
accordance with RCFPD Residential Gate Standard #9-1. 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. 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.
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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.
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.
Compressed Gases Public Assembly
Flammable and Combustible Liquids Hazardous Materials
Tents, Canopies and/or Air Supported Structures Liquefied Petroleum Gases
FSC-12 Hazardous Materials- Submittal to Fire Construction Services
Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction of buildings and/or the installation of
equipment designed to store, use or dispense hazardous materials in accordance with the 2001
California Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Codes, RCFPD Ordinances FD15 and
FD39 and other implemented and/or adopted standards.
FSC-13 Alternate Method Application
Fire Construction Services staff and the Fire Marshal will review all requests for alternate
method, when submitted. The request must be submitted on the Fire District "Application for
Alternate Method" form along with supporting documents and payment of the $92 review fee.
FCS-14 Map Recordation
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS for Fire Department Emergency Access and Water Supply are
required on this project. The project appears to be located on a property that is being
subdivided. A reciprocal agreement is required to be recorded between property owners.
Reciprocal access agreement — Please provide a permanent access agreement between the
owners granting irrevocable and a non-exclusive easement, favoring the Fire District to gain
access to the subject property. The agreement shall include a statement that no obstruction,
gate, fence, building or other structure shall be placed within the dedicated access, without Fire
Department approval. The agreement shall have provisions for emergency situations and the
assessing of cost recovery to the property by the fire District.
Reciprocal water covenant — Please provide a permanent maintenance and service covenant
between the owners granting an irrevocable and non-exclusive easement, favoring the Fire
District for the purpose of accessing and maintaining the private water mains, valves and fire
hydrants (fire protection systems facilities in general). The covenant shall have provisions for
emergency situations and the assessing of cost recovery to the property by the fire District.
The agreement shall be recorded with the County of San Bernardino Recorders Office. The
Fire Construction Services Unit shall approve the agreement prior to recordation. The recorded
agreement shall include a copy of the site plan. The agreement shall be recorded with the
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County of San Bernardino, Recorders Office. The Fire Construction Services Unit shall approve
the agreement, prior to recordation
FCS-16 Posting of Addresses
The address of the units, the designation of the buildings, the site address monument and the
site directory must be posted as dictated by the fire inspector.
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