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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-31 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 08-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2007-00497, A PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT A DEMONSTRATION BUILDING COMPRISED OF OFFICES AND DISPLAY/EXHIBITION AREAS AT THE CUCAMONGA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT FACILITIES, LOCATED IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK (IP) DISTRICT, SUBAREA 17, AT 10440 ASHFORD STREET; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF—APN: 1077-401-47. A. Recitals. 1. HMC Architects, on behalf of the Cucamonga Valley Water District, filed an application for the issuance of Development Review DRC2007-00497, 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 11th day of June 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 June 11, 2008, including written and oral staff reports,together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to a rectangular parcel of about 240 feet(north to south)by 150 feet (east to west) with an area of about 36,015 square feet (0.83 acre), located at the southeast corner of the Ashford Street and Cartilla Avenue; and b. The property is bound on the east and north by the parking lot, administrative offices,and operations facilities of the Cucamonga Valley Water District(CVW D). To the south and west are office warehouse buildings of about 40,000 and 16,000 square feet, respectively; and C. The applicant proposes to construct a two-story building of 14,411 square feet;and d. The application contemplates a demonstration building comprised of offices and display/exhibition areas to educate visitors on the latest methods and technologies in sustainable building practices, land management, and resource conservation; and e. The building will be part of the Cucamonga Valley Water District's'campus'and will therefore use the existing parking on-site. The combined parking requirement for the existing PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-31 DRC2007-00497 — HMC ARCHITECTS June 11, 2008 Page 2 buildings is 150 stalls and 256 parking stalls on-site. Following completion of the new building the parking requirement will be 208 stalls and 238 parking stalls on-site following completion; and 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. The proposed project is to construct a demonstration building comprised of offices and display/exhibition areas and is consistent with the development in the vicinity. 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. The surrounding properties are zoned industrial park and the surrounding uses are industrial and office oriented. C. The proposed development 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 32 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 In-Fill Development Project 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 1) Approval is for the construction of a 14,411 square foot demonstration building comprised of offices and display/exhibition areas at the Cucamonga Valley Water District facilities located in the Industrial Park (IP) District, Subarea 17,at 10440 Ashford Street-APN: 1077-401-47. 2) All walls including retaining walls exposed to public shall be decorative masonry. Decorative means slump stone, split-face, or stucco. 3) All trash enclosures shall incorporate an overhead trellis and roll-up doors per City standard. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-31 DRC2007-00497 — HMC ARCHITECTS June 11, 2008 Page 3 4) All groundmounted equipment, utility boxes including transformers, and back-flow devices shall be surrounded by a minimum of two rows of shrubs spaced a minimum of 18 inches on-center. 5) Light standards shall not exceed 25 feet or the height of the shortest on-site building. The height includes the base and is measured from finished grade to the top of the lamp head. 6) The landscaping shall be installed prior to release for occupancy. 7) 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. Engineering Department 1) The following impact fees shall be paid upon issuance of building permit (fees subject to change annually): a) Diversion Deposit $10,000.00 (14,394 square feet) b) Administrative Fee $ 750.00 (14,394 square feet) 2) Prior to the issuance of building permits, a Diversion Deposit and related administrative fees shall be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at least 50 percent 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. Building and Safety Department 1) An HCOC exists for the downstream receiving water. The downstream receiving water (Mill Creek, Prado Area) is experiencing significant degradation of its banks. The project must implement a volume-based treatment control Best Management Practices (retention/detention facility) on each lot. 2) Flow lines steeper than 6 percent could be erosive. Provide hard lined gutters and swales where concentrated flows exceed 3fps and anywhere that flow lines exceed 10 percent. 3) A Water Quality Management Plan shall be completed, notarized, and recorded prior to the issuance of a grading permit. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-31 DRC2007-00497 — HMC ARCHITECTS June 11, 2008 Page 4 4) A freestanding wall exists along the south property line. The Conceptual Grading and Drainage Plan proposes to retain soil against the wall. A Structural Engineer shall provide calculations showing that the freestanding wall can work as a retaining wall and support the soils placed against it. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF JUNE 2008. PLANNI G COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA /;�� Pam S , Chairman ATTEST: Jam s R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary I, James R. Troyer,AICP, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 11th day of June 2008, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MUNOZ, STEWART, WIMBERLY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NOME ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT#: DRC2007-00497 SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICANT: HMC ARCHITECTS (FOR CUCAMONGA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT) LOCATION: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ASHFORD STREET AND CARTILLA AVENUE-APN: 1077-401-15 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. 08-31, 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 x b) Notice of Determination - $50 c) Mitigated Negative Declaration - $ 1,926.75 d) Environmental Impact Report -$2,656.75 SC-1-05 1 I:\PLANNINGTINAL\PLNGCOMM\2008 Res&Stf rep\DRC2007.00497StdCond 6-11.doc Project No. DRC2007-00497 Completion Date B. Time Limits 1. Development/Design 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, and the conditions contained herein, 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. I 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. 10. 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. 11. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured products. 2 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2008 Res 8 Stf rep\DRC2007-00497StdCond 6-11.doc Project No. DRC2007-00497 Completion Date D. Office Projects 1. 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). 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. 2. Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours. 3. 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. 4. Signs shall be conveniently posted for "no overnight parking" and for "employee parking only." 5. 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. 6. 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. 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. 3 I:\PLANNINGTINAL\PLNGCOMM\2008 Res&Stf rep\DRC2007-00497StdCond 6-11.doc Project No. DRC2007-00497 Completion Date 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. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles,entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards. 4. 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. H. Landscaping 1. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Department. 2. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code. Prior to issuance of Building Permits,the project landscape architect shall certify on the submitted plans that the xeriscape requirements have been met. I. 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 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. 4 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2008 Res&St!rep\DRC2007-00497StdCond 6-11.doc Project No.DRC2007-00497 Completion Date 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) J. 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 (i.e., DRC2007-00497) 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. K. Site Development 1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be marked with the project file number(i.e., DRC2007-00497). 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 recordation and prior to issuance of building permits. 4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays. 5 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGC0MM\2008 Res&Stf rep\DRC2007-00497StdCond 6-11.doc Project No.DRC2007-00497 Completion Date 5. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Department's public counter). L. 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. M. 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. The precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the format provided in the City of Rancho Cucamonga handout "Information for Grading Plans and Permit." 3. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to perform such work. Two copies will be provided at plan submittal for review. Plans shall implement design recommendations per said report. 4. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the time of application for grading and drainage plan review. 5. The final grading plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed, _ submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building permits. 6. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared,stamped,and signed by a California registered Civil Engineer. 7. Comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust Control Measures. 8. A drainage study showing a 100-year, AMC 3 design storm event for on-site drainage shall be prepared and submitted to the Building Official for review and approval for on-site storm water drainage. All reports shall be wet signed and sealed by the Engineer of Record. 9. Acquire off-site drainage easements. 10. Acquire off-site drainage acceptance letter from adjacent downstream property owner or discharge flows in a natural condition (concentrated flows are not accepted) and provide a drainage study showing the proposed flows so not exceed the existing flows. 11. Obtain written permission to construct wall on property line or provide detail(s)showing the wall offset from the property line. 6 I:\PLANNING\FINAL\PLNGCOMM\2008 Res&Stf rep\DRC2007-00497StdCond 6-11.doc Project No. DRC2007-00497 Completion Date 12. Implement City Standards for on-site construction where possible,provide details for all work not covered by City Standard Drawings. 13. All slopes shall be a minimum 2 feet offset from the public right-of-way. 14. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the latest adopted California Plumbing Code. 15. Roof storm water is not permitted to flow over the public parkway. 16. Show existing topography 100 feet beyond the project boundary. 17. Provide a grading agreement for cut and fill combined exceeding 5,000 cubic yards. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: N. None. ' APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: O. 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. P. Security Hardware 1. A secondary locking device shall be installed on all sliding glass doors. 2. All roof openings giving access to the building shall be secured with either iron bars,metal gates, or alarmed. Q. Windows 1. All sliding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able to be lifted from frame or track in any manner. 2. Storefront windows shall be visible to passing pedestrians and traffic. 3. Security glazing is recommended on storefront windows to resist window smashes and impede entry to burglars. R. Building Numbering 1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime visibility. 7 I:\PLANNINGTINAL\PLNGCOMM\2008 Res&Stf rep\DRC2007-00497StdCond 6-11.doc Project No.DRC2007-00497 Completion Date S. 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 8 I:\PLANNINGTINAL\PLNGCOMM\2008 Res&Stt rep\DRC2007-00497StdCond 6-11.doc Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District - — Fire Construction Services STANDARD CONDITIONS July 30, 2007 CVWD Office & Exhibition Building SEC Ashford & Cartilla DRC2007-00497 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.ei.rancho-cucamon aca.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: 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 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 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 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 Ordinances 15 and 39, the California Building Code, RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard #10-6 and/or the California Fire Code. 2. Prior to the installation of the building 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 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 tum radius shall be 20-feet. c. The minimum outside tum 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. 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 Gates: Any gate installed across a Fire Department access road shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard#9-2. The following design requirements apply: a. Prior to the fabrication and installation of the gates, plans are required to be submitted to Fire Construction Services (FCS) for approval. Upon the completion of the installation and before placing the gates in service, inspection and final acceptance must be requested from FCS. b. Gates must slide open horizontally or swing inward. c. Gates may be motorized or manual. d. When fully open, the minimum clearance dimension of drive access shall be 20 feet. e. Manual gates must be equipped with a RCFPD lock available at the Fire Safety Office for$20.00. f. Motorized gates must open at the rate of one-foot per second. g. The motorized gate actuation mechanism must be equipped with a manual override device and a fail-safe or battery backup feature to open the gate or release the locking Mechanism in case of power failure or mechanical malfunction. h. Motorized gates shall be equipped with a Knox override key switch. The switch must be installed outside the gate in a visible and unobstructed location. i. For motorized gates, a traffic loop device must be installed to allow exiting from the complex. j. If traffic pre-emption devices (TPD) are to be installed, the device, location and operation must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to installation. Bi-directional or multiple sensors may be required due to complexity of the various entry configurations. 6. Fire Lane Identification: Red curbing and/or signage shall identify the fire lanes. A site plan illustrating the proposed delineation that meets the minimum Fire District standards shall be included in the architectural plans submitted to B&S for approval. 7. Approved Fire Department Access: Any approved mitigation measures must be clearly noted on the site plan. A copy of the approved Alternative Method application, if applicable, must be reproduced on the architectural plans submitted to B&S for plan review. 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 • 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. 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. 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. 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 8Y2" 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.