HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 08-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
SUBTPM18872, A PROPOSAL TO SUBDIVIDE A PROPERTY OF 4.87 ACRES IN
CONJUNCTION WITH A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT TWO INDUSTRIAL
WAREHOUSE/OFFICE BUILDINGS W ITH A COMBINED FLOOR AREA OF ABOUT
100,000 SQUARE FEET IN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (GI) DISTRICT,
SUBAREA 5, LOCATED AT 9212 HERMOSA AVENUE AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF—APN: 0209-211-41.
A. Recitals.
1. 6th & Hermosa JP/DF, LLC filed an application for the approval of Tentative Parcel Map
SUBTPM18872, 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 14th day of May 2008, 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
public hearing on May 14, 2008, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this
Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a parcel of land located at 9212 Hermosa Avenue with an overall
area of about 212,137 square feet(4.87 acres), and a street frontage along 6th Street of about 338 feet and a
street frontage along Hermosa Avenue of about 627 feet; and
b. To the north is a large warehouse distribution building of about 400,000 square feet and to
the west is an office complex consisting of four 20,000 square foot buildings. Across the streets to the south
and east, respectively, is a large warehouse distribution building of about 400,000 square feet and an
office/warehouse complex consisting of six buildings of various sizes; and
C. The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into two (2) parcels of 2 acres and
2.77 acres (Parcels 1 and 2, respectively); and
d. The proposed subdivision is in conjunction with a development review (Related File:
DRC2007-00696) to construct two buildings totaling 44,410 square feet on Parcel 1 (Building A) and
60,606 square feet on Parcel 2 (Building B).
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:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-18
SUBTPM18872 —6TH & HERMOSA JP/DF, LLC
May 14, 2008
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a. The proposed tentative parcel map 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. The proposed project is to
construct an industrial building and is consistent with development in the vicinity.
b. The proposed tentative parcel map,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. The surrounding properties are zoned industrial and the surrounding uses are industrial-oriented.
C. The proposed tentative parcel map complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code. The proposed development meets all standards outlined in the Development Code and
the design and development standards and policies of the Planning Commission and the City.
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 as a Class 15 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 Minor Land Divisions
as the project proposes the subdivision of one parcel into two parcels and Section 15332, Class 32, In-Fill
Development Projects as the project site is surrounded on all sides by existing industrial development. 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
i) Approval is for the subdivision of a parcel of 212,137 square feet (4.87 acres)
into two (2) parcels of 2 acres and 2.77 acres (Parcels 1 and 2, respectively) in
the General Industrial District, Subarea 5, located at the northwest corner of
6th Street and Hermosa Avenue - APN: 0209-211-41.
2) All conditions of approval applicable to Development Review DRC2007-00696
shall apply.
Engineering Department
1) Full frontage improvements shall be installed on 6th Street at the "Secondary
Arterial"street standard width including asphalt pavement,curb and gutter,drive
approach, curvilinear sidewalk, street trees, curbside drain outlet, 9500 Lumen
HPSV streetlights and traffic signing and striping. Protect all existing public
improvements or repair/replace, as required.
a) The drive approach is to be per City Standard No. 101, Type C and be a
minimum of 35 feet wide. Curvilinear sidewalk shall cross the drive
approach at the 0-inch curb face (non-contiguous sidewalk).
b) Relocate 661kV poles as needed for street construction and added width of
existing drive approach.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-18
SUBTPM18872 — 6TH & HERMOSA JP/DF, LLC
May 14, 2008
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2) Hermosa Avenue is a City"Secondary Arterial' Street. Install all missing public
improvements including property line adjacent sidewalk, drive approach, street
trees, curbside drain outlet(s), and local storm drain as determined by final
drainage report.
a) Protect all existing public improvements or repair, replace as required.
b) Emergency access at the north end of the parking lot shall be per Fire and
City Traffic Engineer requirements.
3) The existing overhead utilities (communications and electrical, except of the
66kV electrical) on the project side of 6th Street shall be undergrounded from
the first pole on the east side of Hermosa Avenue to the first pole off-site west of
the west project boundary, prior to public improvement acceptance or
occupancy, whichever occurs first. All services crossing 6th Street shall be
undergrounded at the same time. The City has collected fees from development
on the south side of the street which will be used to reimburse this developer for
a portion of the cost. The developer shall request a reimbursement agreement
to recover a portion of the cost upon completion. If the developer fails to submit
for said reimbursement agreement within 6 months of the public improvements
being accepted by the City, all rights of the developer to reimbursement shall
terminate.
4) Parkways shall slope at 2 percent from the top-of-curb to one-half beyond the
ultimate right-of-way along all street frontages.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF MAY 2008.
PLANNING C MMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Pam tew , Chairman
ATTEST: R , d4�,�
Ja a R. Troyer, AICP, Secret ry
I, James R. T er, 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 14th day of May 2008, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, STEWART, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM18872
SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
APPLICANT: 6TH & HERMOSA JP/DF, LLC
LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF 6TH STREET AND HERMOSA AVENUE—APN: 0209-211-41
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 attorneys fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may,at its sole
discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. Approval of Tentative Tract No. SUBTPM18872 is granted subject to the approval of
Development Review DRC2007-00696.
3. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 08-18, 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.
4. 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. Time Limits
1. This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning
Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the City Engineer within 3 years from the
date of the approval.
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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.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
D. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from
street centerline):
44 total feet on Hermosa Avenue.
44 total feet on 6th 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.
4. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated or
noted on the final map.
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E. Street Improvements
1. Pursuant to City Council Resolution No.88-557,no person shall make connections from a source
of energy,fuel or power to any building service equipment which is regulated by technical codes
and for which a permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations and
ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been
completed and accepted by the City Council,except:that in developments containing more than
one building or unit, the development may have energy connections made to a percentage of
those buildings, or units proportionate to the completion of improvements as required by
conditions of approval of development. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings or
units be connected to energy prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by
these conditions of approval of development.
2. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
Hermosa Avenue (b) X X X (e)
6th Street X X I (C) X X X (e)
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item. (e) Curbside drain outlets.
3. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans,including street trees,street lights,and intersection safety lights
on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil
Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be
posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City
Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements,prior to
final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a
construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any
other permits required.
C. Pavement striping, marking,traffic signing,street name signing,traffic signal conduit,and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction
project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and
interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside
of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer
Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No.6 at intersections and No.5 along streets,a maximum of 200
feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
I. 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.
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g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be
installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Director prior to submittal for first plan
check.
4. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
5. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed
legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street
improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction
legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on sheet—(typically
sheet 1)." Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be
per the public landscape improvement plans.
The City Engineer reserves the right to adjust tree species based upon field conditions and other
variables. For additional information, contact the Project Engineer.
Min.
Grow
Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Space Spacing Size city.
Hermosa Avenue
P.A.8 feet or greater Platanus acerifolia London Plane Tree 8 feet 30 feet o.c. 30 feet Fill-in
P.A.less than 8 feet Lagerstroemia indica Crape Myrtle Hybrid 3 feet 20 feet o.c. 20 feet Fill-in
No utilities "Catawba" -Dark Purple Standard
Use Platanus as on-site
Background tree
P.A.less than 8 feet Magnolia grandiflora Crape Myrtle Hybrid 3 feet 20 feet o.c. 24-inch Fill-in
Under utilities 'Majestic Beauty" -Dark Purple
Use Platanus as on-site
Background tree
6th Street Magnolia grandiflora NCN 8 feet 30 feet o.c. 15-gallon Fill-in
P.A.8 feet or more "Majestic Beauty"
P.A.less than 8 feet Magnolia grandiflora NCN 3 feet 1 20 feet o.c. 15-gallon Fill-in
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.
F. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the City Engineer prior to final map approval or issuance of building
permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
2. Parkway landscaping on the following street(s) shall conform to the results of the respective
Beautification Master Plan for 6'" Street.
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G. Improvement Completion
1. If the required public improvements are not completed prior to approval of the final parcel map,
an improvement security accompanied by an agreement executed by the Developer and the City
will be required for all public improvements.
H. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system,water,gas,
electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga Valley Water District(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.
I. 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 all public improvements.
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 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
April 24, 2008
6`h & Hermosa Ave Industrial
9212 Turner Ave. (Hermosa)
(2) Industrial Buildings
SUBTPM18872 & DRC2007-00696
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
http://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
I. 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. The preferred locations for fire hydrants are:
1. At the entrance(s) to a commercial, industrial or residential project from the public roadways.
2. At intersections.
3. On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible.
4. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs of the Fire District.
5. A minimum of forty-feet (40') from any building.
c. If any portion of a facility or building is located more than 150-feet from a public fire hydrant
measured on an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, additional private or
public fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow shall be provided.
d. Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction thereof.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. The required minimum fire flow for this project, when automatic fire sprinklers are installed is 3375
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, 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. Fire protection water 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 public fire protection water 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 Requirements for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Automatic fire sprinklers shall be installed in buildings as required by the2007 California Fire Code and the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance FD46 and/or any other applicable standards require an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed.
FSC-5 Fire Alarm System & Sprinkler Monitoring
1. The 2007 California Building Code, the RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard, Ordinance FD46 and/or the 2007
California Fire Code require most fire sprinkler systems to be monitoring by Central Station sprinkler
monitoring system. A manual and or automatic fire alarm system fire may also be required based on the use
and occupancy of the building. Plan check approval and a building permit are required prior to the
installation of a fire alarm or a sprinkler monitoring system. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to
Fire Construction Services in accordance with RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard.
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 Department Access Roadways Standard.
1. Location of Access: All portions of the structures I" 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 24-feet.
c. The minimum outside tum radius shall be 50-feet.
d. The minimum radius for cul-de-sacs is 45-feet.
e. The minimum vertical clearance is 14-feet, 6-inches.
f. At any private entry median, the minimum width of traffic lanes shall be 20-feet on each side.
g. The angle of departure and approach shall not exceed 9-degrees or 20 percent.
h. The maximum grade of the driving surface shall not exceed 12%.
i. Support a minimum load of 70,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW).
j. Trees and shrubs planted adjacent to the fire lane shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of 14-feet, 6-
inches from the ground up. Vegetation shall not be allowed to obstruct Fire Department apparatus.
3. Access Doorways: Approved doorways, accessible without the use of a ladder, shall be provided as
follows:
a. In buildings without high-piled storage, access shall be provided in accordance with the 2001
California Building Code, Fire and/or any other applicable standards.
b. In buildings with high-piled storage access doors shall be provided in each 100 lineal feet or major
fraction thereof, of the exterior wall that faces the required access roadways. When railways are
installed provisions shall be made to maintain Fire District access to all required openings.
4. Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus access road to
all required building exterior openings.
5. Commercial/Industrial Gates: Any gate installed across a Fire Department access road shall be in
accordance with Fire District Standard. The following design requirements apply:
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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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
6. 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 Appendix A.
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.
• Aerosol Products Magnesium Working
• Application of Flammable Finishes Motor Vehicle Fuel-Dispensing Operation
• Automobile Wrecking Yards Open Burning
• Battery Systems Organic Coating
• Candles and open flames in public assemblies Ovens
• Cellulose Nitrate Powder Coating
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• Compressed Gases Public Assembly
• Cryogenics Pyrotechnical Special Effects
• Dry Cleaning Plants Radioactive Materials
• Dust-Producing Processes and Operations Refrigeration Systems
• Explosive or Blasting Agents Repair Garages
• Flammable and Combustible Liquids Rubbish Handling Operations
• Fruit Ripening Plants Spraying or Dipping Operations
• Hazardous Materials Tents, Canopies and/or Air Supported Structures
• High-Pile Combustible Storage (HPS) Tire Storage
• Liquefied Petroleum Gases Welding and Cutting Operations
• LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in Assembly Buildings Wood Products/Lumber Yards
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 2007California Building, Fire,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Codes, RCFPD Ordinances FD46 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 access, without Fire Department approval. The agreement
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shall have provisions for emergency situations and the assessing of cost recovery to the property by the
fire District.
Reciprocal water covenant— Please provide a permanent maintenance and service covenant between the
owners granting an irrevocable and non-exclusive easement, favoring the Fire District for the purpose of
accessing and maintaining the private water mains, valves and fire hydrants (fire protection systems
facilities in general). The covenant shall have provisions for emergency situations and the assessing of cost
recovery to the property by the fire District.
FCS-15 Annexation of the parcel map: Annexation of the parcel map into the Community Facilities District
#85-1 or#88-1 is required prior to the issuance of grading or building permits.
Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard Conditions
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS—Please complete the following prior to the issuance
of any building permits:
1. Private Water Supply (Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit construction plans, specifications, flow
test data and calculations for the private water main system for review and approval by the Fire District.
Plans and installation shall comply with Fire District Standards. Approval of the on-site(private) fire
underground and water plans is required prior to any building permit issuance for any structure on the site.
Private on-site combination domestic and fire supply system must be designed in accordance with RCFPD
Standards. 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.
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. All temporary utilities over access roads must be installed at least 14' 6"
above the finished surface of the road.
4. Fire Flow: A current fire flow letter from CCWD must be received. The applicant is responsible for
obtaining the fire flow information from CCWD and submitting the letter to Fire Construction Services.
5. Easements and Reciprocal Agreements: All easements and agreements must be recorded with the
County of San Bernardino.
PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF TEMPORARY POWER
The building construction must be substantially completed in accordance with Fire Construction Services'
"Temporary Power Release Checklist and Procedures".
PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF TEMPORARY POWER
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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 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 in accordance to the appropriate RCFPD addressing Standard.
10. Hazardous Materials: The applicant must 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 %:" x 11" or 11" x 17" site
plan of the site in accordance with RCFPD Standard 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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