HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-48 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 08-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
DRC2008-00163, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A26,884 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL
COMMERICAL CENTER ON 2.90 ACRES OF LAND IN THE PROPOSED
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERICAL DISTRICT GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF
THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HAVEN AVENUE AND TOWN CENTER DRIVE IN
THE TERRA VISTA COMMUNITY; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF—APN: 1077-422-01, 46, AND 93.
A. Recitals.
1. Lewis Community Developers filed an application for the issuance of Conditional Use Permit
DRC2008-00163, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 24th day of September 2008,the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of
this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced
public hearing on September 24,2008, including written and oral staff reports,togetherwith public testimony,
this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located north of the northeast corner of Haven Avenue
and Town Center Drive, with a street frontage of 200 feet on Haven Avenue and 200 feet on Town Center
Drive and lot depth of 487 feet, and which is presently vacant but with previously improved street frontages;
and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is designated Office (proposed Medium-High
Residential (14 to 24 dwelling units per acre))and is vacant. The property to the west is designated General
Commercial and Mixed Use (Office) and is vacant and Commercial. The property to the east is designated
Office and is developed with an office park. The property to the south is designated Office and Community
Commercial and is vacant and retail commercial; and
C. The Commercial portion of the project has a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of .21 compared to a
General Plan range of .25 to .35.; and
d. Provides a design that provides a transition from more sensitive land uses and buffering
methods to mitigate commercial activities such as loading, lighting, and trash collection; and
e. The Center has been planned as a group of two buildings with one major(Fresh and Easy)
and one multi-tenant building.
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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 use 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.
b. The proposed use, 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.
C. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration,
together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the
Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect
upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring Program attached hereto,
and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the findings as follows:
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's local CEQA
Guidelines, City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project. Based on
the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the imposition of mitigation
measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the
environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter,City
staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative
Declaration.
b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all
comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before it,
finds: (i)that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii)that, based
on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a
significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds that the Mitigated Negative
Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission. Based on these
findings, the Planning Commission hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
C. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring
Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources Code
Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures
during project implementation. The Planning Commission therefore adopts the Mitigation Monitoring Program
for the project.
d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation
Monitoring Program, and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the
Planning Commission's decision is based is the Planning Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Those
documents are available for public review in the Planning Department of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730, telephone (909) 477-2750.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this
Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below and in the
Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
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Planning Department
1) Major Tenant "A" Building (Fresh and Easy) shall be required to:
a) Mount a video camera inside the premises in such a position as to be
visible to patrons yet not accessible by reach.
b) Post the notice of the facility that California State Law prohibits the sale of
alcoholic beverages to persons who are under the age of 21 years and no
such sales shall be made.
c) No more than 30 percent of the square footage of the windows and clear
doors for temporary signs shall be placed and maintained and that will not
be a hindrance to law enforcement personnel thereby providing a clear
and unobstructed view of the interior of the premises, including the area
the cash registers are maintained, from exterior public side walk, parking
areas, or entrance.
d) Post and maintain a professional sign in accordance with City Sign Code
limitations that states; "No loitering is allowed on or in front of these
premises."
e) Post and maintain a professional sign in accordance with City Sign Code
limitations that states; "No open alcoholic beverages containers are
allowed on these premises".
f) Litter shall be removed daily from the premises including adjacent public
walks and all parking areas under the control of the licensee.
g) If the location becomes a high gathering spot, management shall comply
with any request by the Police Department that is determined by the
Department that is necessary to keep the peace.
h) All store employees are to be trained with the TIPS (Training for
Intervention Procedures) liquor awareness training program.
i) All beer is sold in quantities of six packs or larger.
Engineering Department
1) Haven Avenue frontage improvements are to be in accordance with City"Major
Divided Arterial' standards, as required and including:
a) Protect existing curb, gutter, sidewalk, street trees, and street lights, or
repair as required. Additional street trees may be required during plan
check.
b) Protect all existing traffic signal equipment in place or repair as needed.
c) Protect existing R26(s) signs, or replace as required.
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2) Town Center Drive frontage improvements to be in accordance with City
"Secondary" standards as required and including:
a) Protect existing curb, gutter, sidewalk, and street lights, as required.
b) Protect "Two-Way Left Turn" lane in Town Center Drive.
c) Protect R26(s) signs along Town Center Drive frontage, as required.
d) Install street trees per City Standards.
3) Haven Avenue and Town Center Drive frontage public improvements shall be
privately maintained.
Building and Safety Department (Grading)
1) Maintenance of Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in the Water
Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be addressed in the project
Covenants, Conditions, & Restrictions (CC&Rs).
2) The submitted WQMP is approved. The City of Rancho Cucamonga's
"Memorandum of Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" was
approved on June 30, 2008, and may be notarized and recorded.
Environmental Mitigation
Air Quality
1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition so as
to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall ensure that all
construction equipment is being properly serviced and maintained as per
manufacturers' specifications. Maintenance records shall be available at the
construction site for City verification.
2) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, developer shall submit construction
plans to the City denoting the proposed schedule and projected equipment use.
Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low-emission mobile
construction equipment will be utilized, or that their use was investigated and
found to be infeasible for the project. Contractors shall also conform to any
construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management
District (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning staff.
3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in
SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or
high-volume, low-pressure spray.
4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD
Rule 1108.
5) All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403.
Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions:
• Re-establish ground cover on the construction site through seeding and
watering.
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• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads.
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to erosion over
extended periods of time.
• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed excavated soil
during and after the end of work periods.
• Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local ordinances
and use sound engineering practices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is
carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a result of
hauling. Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e., wind speeds
exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements.
• _ Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or cover
payloads using tarps or other suitable means.
6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by
SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB])dailyto reduce
Fine Particulate Matter (PM10) emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD
Rule 403.
7) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)shall be applied
to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to
reduce PM10 emissions.
8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel-powered
equipment where feasible.
9) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction grading plans include
a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
10) All industrial and commercial facilities shall post signs requiring that trucks shall
not be left idling for prolonged periods (i.e., in excess of 10 minutes).
11) All industrial and commercial facilities shall designate preferential parking for
vanpools.
12) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall be
required to post both bus and Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas.
13) All industrial and commercial site tenants with 50 or more employees shall be
required to configure their operating schedules around the Metrolink schedule to
the extent reasonably feasible.
14) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate
high-efficiency/low-polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water
heaters.
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15) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate thermal
pane windows and weather-stripping.
Cultural Resources
1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during
grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor
construction activities,to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve them
for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of Rancho
Cucamonga will:
• Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from demolition or
significant modification without an opportunity for the City to establish its
archaeological value.
• Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of archaeological
sites within new developments, using their special qualities as a theme or
focal point.
• Pursue educating the public about the archaeological heritage of the area.
• Propose mitigation measures and recommend conditions of approval to
eliminate adverse project effects on significant, important, and unique
prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA guidelines.
• Prepare a technical resources management report, documenting the
inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources within the
project area. Submit one copy of the completed report with original
illustrations, to the San Bernardino County Archaeological Information
Center for permanent archiving.
2) If any paleontological resources (i.e. plant or animal fossils) are encountered
before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified paleontologist to
monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or
preserve them for study. The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings that
will also provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation
measures (i.e., paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate. Where
mitigation monitoring is appropriate,the program must include, but not be limited
to, the following measures:
• Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow the rapid
removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site full-time
during the interval of earth-disturbing activities.
• Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded, divert
earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed
salvage. If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading
contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor of
the find.
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• Prepare, identify, and curate all recovered fossils for documentation in the
summary report and transfer to an appropriate depository (i.e., San
Bernardino County Museum).
• Submit a summary report to the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer
collected specimens with a copy of the report to the San Bernardino
County Museum.
Geology and Soils
1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved by
SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance with
SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought resistant landscaping as soon as
possible.
2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule established by
the City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil
off-site. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of construction.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to
minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such episodes.
4) Chemical soil-stabilizers(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)shall be applied
to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or more to
reduce PM10 emissions.
Hydrology and Water Quality
Construction Activities:
1) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the permit applicant shall submit to the
Building and Safety Official for approval of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan (SW PPP)specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs)that
shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during construction activities entering
the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical.
2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in the Grading Plan, and
implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific measures to control
on-site and off-site erosion from the time ground disturbing activities are initiated
through completion of grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall include the
following measures at a minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and
construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in Southern
California, and b)An inspection and maintenance program shall be included to
ensure that any erosion which does occur either on-site or off-site as a result of
this project will be corrected through a remediation or restoration program within
a specified time frame.
3) During construction, temporary berms such as sandbags or gravel dikes must
be used to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site when there is
rainfall or other runoff.
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4) During construction,to remove pollutants, street cleaning will be performed prior
to storm events and after the use of water trucks to control dust in order to
prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site.
5) See other specific BMPs from the WQMP prepared by Madole & Associates,
Inc., dated June 23, 2008, on-file in the Rancho Cucamonga Planning
Department.
Post- Construction Operational:
6) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water Quality
Management Plan (WQMP) prepared by Madole & Associates, Inc., dated
June 23, 2008, to reduce pollutants after construction entering the storm drain
system to the maximum extent practical.
7) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and minimizing the
use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall be.monitored
and maintained for at least two years to ensure adequate coverage and stable
growth. Plans for these areas, including monitoring provisions for a minimum of
two years, shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the
issuance of grading permits.
8) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the City
Engineer for approval of a WQMP, including a project description and identifying
BMPs that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm drain system
to the maximum extent practicable. The WQMP shall identify the structural and
non-structural measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development
and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in June 2004.
9) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits,the applicant shall obtain a Notice
of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Storm Water
Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. Evidence that this has
been obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste Discharger's Identification Number)
shall be submitted to the City Building and Safety Official for coverage under the
NPDES General Construction Permit.
Noise
Exterior: Noise barriers along all the perimeters consisting of walls and patio/balcony
barriers will be required in conformance with the Noise Study prepared by LSA
Associates, Inc., dated February 2008.
Interior: Air Conditioning systems are required and, along with meeting Title 24
Standards, all interior standards will be met.
1) Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m.and
6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a
national holiday.
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2) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards specified in
Development Code Section 17.02.120-D, as measured at the property line. The
developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level monitoring as
specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times
may be required by the Building and Safety Official. Said consultant shall report
their findings to the Building and Safety Official within 24 hours; however, if
noise levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately
notify the Building and Safety Official. If noise levels exceed the above
standards, then construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of
compliance with above noise standards or halted.
3) The perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in first phase.
4) Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and
6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a
national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used for hauling would exceed
100 daily trips (counting both to and from the construction site), then the
developer shall prepare a Noise Mitigation Plan denoting any construction traffic
haul routes. To the extent feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes that do not
pass sensitive land uses or residential dwellings.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 24TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2008.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Richard B. Fletcher, Chairman
ATTEST: �:" P .
Jame . Troyer, AICP, Secretary
I, James R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission
held on the 24th day of September 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 #: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2008-00163
SUBJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF A 26,884 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL COMMERCIAL CENTER
APPLICANT: LEWIS COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS
LOCATION: NORTH OF NORTHEAST CORNER OF HAVEN AVENUE AND TOWN CENTER DRIVE
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. Approval of DRC2008-00163 is granted subject to the approval of General Plan Amendment
DRC2008-00160, Terra Vista Community Plan Amendment DRC2008-00161, and Tentative
Parcel Map SUBTPM18797.
3. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 08-48, 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) Mitigated Negative Declaration -$ 1,926.25
B. Time Limits
1. Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or 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.
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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, Development Code
regulations, and the Terra Vista Specific Plan.
2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon,all Conditions
of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to
occupancy.
4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision,or approved
use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,all
other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
7. 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. Light poles are limited to maximum height of
15 feet including base.
8. If no centralized trash receptacles are provided,all trash pick-up shall be for individual units with
all receptacles shielded from public view.
9. Trash receptacle(s)are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations,and
the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to
the issuance of building permits.
10. 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.
11. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
12. 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.
13. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all
lots for Planning Director and City Engineer approval; including, but not limited to, public notice
requirements,special street posting, phone listing for community concerns,hours of construction
activity, dust control measures, and security fencing.
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D. Shopping Centers
1. A uniform hardscape and street furniture design including seating benches, trash receptacles,
free-standing potted plants, bike racks, light bollards, etc., shall be utilized and be compatible
with the architectural style. Detailed designs shall be submitted for Planning Department review
and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
2. Provide for the following design features in each trash enclosure, to the satisfaction of the
Planning Director:
a. Architecturally integrated into the design of(the shopping center/the project).
b. Separate pedestrian access that does not require the opening of the main doors and to
include self-closing pedestrian doors.
C. Large enough to accommodate two trash bins.
d. Roll-up doors.
e. Trash bins with counter-weighted lids.
f. Architecturally treated overhead shade trellis.
g. Chain link screen on top to prevent trash from blowing out of the enclosure and designed
to be hidden from view.
3. Trash collection shall occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. only.
4. Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours.
5. 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.
6. Signs shall be conveniently posted for"no overnight parking" and for"employee parking only."
7. 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 11 p.m. until 7 a.m. and 65 d6 during the
hours of 7 a.m. until 11 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 11 p.m.and 7 a.m. unless otherwise specified herein,
in a manner which would cause a noise disturbance to a residential area.
8. Hours of operation shall be restricted to 7 a.m. until 11 p.m.
9. 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.
10. All future building pads shall be seeded and irrigated for erosion control. Detailed plans shall be
included in the landscape and irrigation plans to be submitted for Planning Department approval
prior to the issuance of building permits.
11. The lighting fixture design shall compliment the architectural program. It shall include the plaza
area lighting fixtures, building lighting fixtures (exterior), and parking lot lighting fixtures.
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12. Any outdoor vending machines shall be recessed into the building faces and shall not extend into
the pedestrian walkways. The design details shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Director prior to the issuance of building permits.
13. Cart corrals shall be provided for temporary storage. No permanent outdoor storage of shopping
carts shall be permitted unless otherwise approved by the Planning Commission. The shopping
carts shall be collected and stored at the approved designated place at the end of each workday.
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.
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. Handicap accessible stalls shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more
parking stalls. Designate two percent or one stall; whichever is greater, of the total number of
stalls for use by the handicapped.
G. Trip Reduction
1. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided in all commercial, office, industrial, and multifamily
residential projects of more than 10 units. Minimum spaces equal to five percent of the required
automobile parking spaces or three bicycle storage spaces,whichever is greater. After the first
50 bicycle storage spaces are provided,additional storage spaces required are 2.5 percent of the
required automobile parking spaces. Warehouse distribution uses shall provide bicycle storage
spaces at a rate of 2.5 percent of the required automobile parking spaces with a minimum of a
3-bike rack. In no case shall the total number of bicycle parking spaces required exceed 100.
Where this results in a fraction of 0.5 or greater, the number shall be rounded off to the higher
whole number.
2. Carpool and vanpool designated off-street parking close to the building shall be provided for
commercial, office, and industrial facilities at the rate of 10 percent of the total parking area. If
covered, the vertical clearance shall be no less than 9 feet.
3. Category 5 telephone cable or fiber optic cable shall be provided for office buildings and other
non-residential development.
H. Landscaping
1. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier in
accordance with the Municipal Code Section 19.08.110,and so noted on the grading plans. The
location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be
shown on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's
recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods.
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2. A minimum of 20% of trees planted within industrial projects, and a minimum of 30% within
commercial and office projects, shall be specimen size trees -24-inch box or larger.
3. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking
stalls.
4. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one
tree per 30 linear feet of building.
5. The final design of the perimeter parkways,walls,landscaping,and sidewalks shall be included in
the required landscape plans and shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval and
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Department.
6. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the
perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
7. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,the
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Department.
8. Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for Planning Director review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits.These criteria shall encourage the natural growth
characteristics of the selected tree species.
9. 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.
I. Signs
1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this approval.
Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall require
separate application and approval by the Planning Department prior to installation of any signs.
J. 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.
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)
K. 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;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams,water and waste
diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air
conditioning; and
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g. Planning Department Project Number(DRC2008-00163)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.
L. 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(DRC2008-00163). 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. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Department's public
counter).
M. 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.
N. 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.
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2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the
time of application for grading plan check.
4. The final grading plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed,
submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building
permits.
5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for _/_/_
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of
combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California
registered Civil Engineer.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
O. 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& AC. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
Haven Avenue X
Town Center Drive X
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item.
3. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees,street lights,and intersection safety lights
on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil
Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be
posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City
Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements,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.
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d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction _/_/_
project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and
interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside
of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer
Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets,a maximum of 200
feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash
deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving,which shall be refunded
upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be
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 Qty.
Haven Avenue
Foreground:
P.A.8 feet or greater Magnolia grandiflora NCN 8 ft. 60 ft.o.c. 15-gal.
"Majestic Beauty"
P.A. less than 8 feet Magnolia grandiflora NCN 3 ft. 20 ft.o.c. 15-gal.
"St. Mary"
Primary tree in masses Brachychiton populneus Bottletree 8 ft. 25 ft.o.c. 15-gal.
behind sidewalk
Town Center Drive Geijera parviflora Australian Willow 5 ft. 20 ft.o.c r15-gal.
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.
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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.
P. 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 Haven Avenue.
Q. 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.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE PROTECTION
PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
SEE ATTACHED
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Fire Construction Services
STANDARD CONDITIONS
Haven & Town Center Retail Center
NEC of Haven Avenue & Town Center Drive
(2) Commercial Buildings
SUBTPM18797 & DRC2008-00163
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
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. The preferred locations for fire hydrants are:
i. At the entrance(s) to a commercial, industrial or residential project from the public
roadways.
ii. At intersections.
iii. On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible.
iv. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs of the Fire District.
V. A minimum of forty-feet (40') from any building.
C. If any portion of a facility or building is located more than 150-feet from a public fire hydrant
measured on an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, additional
private or public fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow shall be
provided.
d. Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction thereof.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1 . The required minimum fire flow for this project, when automatic fire sprinklers are installed
is 1625 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.
2. Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project may be used to provide
the required fire flow subject to Fire District review and approval. Private fire hydrants on adjacent
property shall not be used to provide required fire flow.
3. 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 fire protection water plans are
approved.
4. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600-feet of the
proposed project site.
FSC-3 Prerequisite for submittal of Overhead Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
1. Prior to submitting plans for an overhead automatic fire sprinkler system, the applicant shall submit
plans, specifications and calculations for the fire sprinkler system underground supply piping.
Approval of the underground supply piping system must be obtained prior to submitting the
overhead fire sprinkler system plans.
FSC-4 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. 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 1s' story exterior wall shall be located within
150-feet of Fire District vehicle access, measure on an approved route around the exterior of the
building. Landscaped areas, unpaved changes in elevation, gates and fences are deemed
obstructions.
2. Specifications for private Fire District access roadways per the RCFPD Standards are:
a. The minimum unobstructed width is 26-feet.
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b. The maximum inside turn radius shall be 24-feet.
C. The minimum outside turn 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:
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.
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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 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
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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.
• Candles and open flames in public assemblies
• Compressed Gases Public Assembly
• Dry Cleaning Plants Refrigeration Systems
• Explosive or Blasting Agents Repair Garages
• Tents, Canopies and/or Air Supported Structures LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in Assembly
Buildings
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 2007
California Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Codes, RCFPD Ordinances FD46and 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 shall have provisions for emergency situations and the assessing of cost
recovery to the property by the fire District.
Reciprocal water covenant — Please provide a permanent maintenance and service covenant
between the owners granting an irrevocable and non-exclusive easement, favoring the Fire District
for the purpose of accessing and maintaining the private water mains, valves and fire hydrants (fire
protection systems facilities in general). The covenant shall have provisions for emergency
situations and the assessing of cost recovery to the property by the fire District.
Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard Conditions
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS — Please complete the following prior to the
issuance of any building permits:
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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 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.
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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, a 8 1/2" 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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