HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-62 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 08-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT DRC2006-00926 TO COMPLETE THE LIFEWAY CHURCH
FACILITY BY ADDING A NEW CLASSROOM WING AND MULTI-
PURPOSE HALL IN THE LOW DENSITY (2 TO 4 DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRE) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 7477 VINEYARD
AVENUE;AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF—APN: 0208-
921-36.
A. Recitals.
1. WLC Architects on behalf of Lifeway Church, filed an application for the issuance of
Conditional Use Permit DRC2006-00926, 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 22nd day of October 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 October 22, 2008, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at 7477 Vineyard Avenue,with a street
frontage of approximately 297 feet and lot depth of approximately 720 feet, and is presently
improved with the Phase 1 sanctuary and office building of Conditional Use Permit
DRC2001-00439; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is single-family residential;the property
to the south consists of single-family residential;the property to the east is single-family residential;
and the property to the west is a public park; and
C. The site has sufficient parking for the proposed uses at 230 spaces; and
d. The substantial site improvements, landscaping, lighting, and circulation are in
place; and
e. The portable classroom units are only temporary and will be removed as part of
the completion of this project.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-62
DRC2006-00926 —WLC ARCHITECTS
October 22, 2008
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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; and
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; and
C. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code.
4. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)and the City's local CEQA
Guidelines, the City adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration on April 24, 2002, in connection with
the City's approval of Conditional Use Permit DRC2001-00439 for the approval of the initial project.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent or supplemental EIR or Negative
Declaration is required in connection with subsequent or discretionary approvals of the same
project unless: (i) substantial changes are proposed to the project that indicate new or more severe
impacts on the environment; (ii) substantial changes have occurred in the circumstances under
which the project was previously reviewed that indicates new or more severe environmental
impacts; or(iii) new important information shows the project will have new or more severe impacts
than previously considered; or (iv) additional mitigation measures are now feasible to reduce
impacts or different mitigation measures can be imposed to substantially reduce impacts. Staff has
evaluated Conditional Use Permit DRC2006-00926 and concludes that substantial changes to the
project or the circumstances surrounding the project have not occurred,which would create new or
more severe impacts than those evaluated in the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration. In that
the applicant is currently proposing a less intense project by consolidating the initial Gymnasium
and Fellowship Hall buildings into a smaller single structure that reduces the building height,square
footage, and building mass by eliminating approximately 1,900 square feet. In the initial proposal
these two functions (i.e., the Gymnasium and Fellowship Hall)were provided in separate buildings
on two levels. In the revised proposal the buildings are combined into a single Multi-Purpose Hall
that would be located on a lower mid plaza level. Staff further finds that the project will not have
one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration, not
have more severe effects than previously analyzed, and that additional or different mitigation
measures are not required to reduce the impacts of the project to a level of less than significant.
Therefore, the Planning Department has determined that no additional environmental review is
required in connection with the City's consideration of Conditional Use Permit DRC2006-00926.
The Planning Commission has reviewed the Planning Department's determination that no
additional environmental review is required, and based on its own independent judgment, concurs
in the staffs determination.
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) All conditions (including Standard Conditions) set for Conditional Use
Permit DRC2001-00439 (Planning Commission Resolution 02-43)shall
pertain to this project.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-62
DRC2006-00926 —WLC ARCHITECTS
October 22, 2008
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2) The full five years permitted in Section 17.02.100(Lapse of Approval and
Extensions) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code shall apply to
this approval including the other requirements and limitations of that
section, except that the temporary classroom units shall be removed from
the site no later than the end of the five-year period regardless of the
status of the progress of the proposed development or any extension that
may be provided for this expansion.
3) In addition to the statement of absolute approval lapse for the temporary
portable classroom units in Condition 2 above, the following condition
shall operate as to the duration of these units on the site: The eventual
location for the meeting rooms that currently house the religious
educational programs by use of the temporary portable classroom units
is the new Classroom Wing. Therefore, the temporary portable
classroom units shall be vacated upon the approved occupancy of the
new Classroom Wing or the end of the five-year approval period of this
Conditional Use Permit, whichever is first. The units must not remain on
the site more than 90 days after this date.
4) The temporary classroom units shall be maintained in good condition at
all times including, but not limited to, paint. No signs and/or banners
shall be installed and/or affixed to the temporary classroom units.
5) That at least 50% or more of the new trees to be planted, as shown on
the submitted Planting Plan, shall be a minimum size of 36 inch box to
further bufferthe proposed developmentfrom the neighboring residential
properties.
6) That all existing and proposed fencing, retaining walls, and garden walls
shall be maintained and repaired to function as so designed.
7) The wall on the southerly slope shall be enhanced with a stucco finish
prior to the issuance of the Building Permits.
8) The installation of the proposed landscaping for the southerly slope as
well as the wrought iron fencing shown on the Site Plan shall be
completed in accordance with the approved plans and is subject to
review and approval by the Planning Director prior to the issuance of any
occupancy permits.
9) The Planning Director shall review the feasibility of the installation of a 6-
foot high block wall along the easterly property line of the site in lieu of
the wrought iron fencing currently shown on the Site Plan.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF OCTOBER 2008.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 08-62
DRC2006-00926 —WLC ARCHITECTS
October 22, 2008
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BY:
Richard B. Fletcher, Chairman
ATTEST:
James41. 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 22nd day of October, 2008, by the following vote-
to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MUNOZ, STEWART, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: HOWDYSHELL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2006-00926
SUBJECT: LIFEWAY CHURCH
APPLICANT: WLC ARCHITECTS
LOCATION: 7477 VINEYARD AVENUE
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 Resolutions of Approval 02-43 and 08-62, 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.
B. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping,sign program,and
grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, and Development
Code regulations.
2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions
of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
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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. 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.
C. 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.
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
April 26, 2007
Lifeway Church
Modular Classrooms, Fellowship Hall, Gymnasium & Educational Building
7477 Vineyard
DRC2006-00926
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT
This site is required to be annexed into the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District's Community
facility District 85-1. The process must be completed before issuance of the Building permits; allow
6 months for the completion the process; apply now. The modular classroom buildings will also be
requi red to be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers and/or a fire alarm system
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. Fire hydrants are to be located. The preferred locations for fire hydrants are:
i. At the entrance(s) to a commercial, industrial or residential project from the public
roadways.
i. At intersections.
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.
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.
J. Provide one fire hydrant for each 1,000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction thereof.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius ofthe proposed project may be used to provide
he 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.
2. ire protection water plans are required for all projects that must extend the existing water supply to
or onto the site
3. rhe on all site plans submitted for review must 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 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. Assembly &Educational Occupancy Buildings.
2. Commercial buildings greater than 7,499 square feet or larger.
3. "All structures that do not meet Fire District access requirements (see Fire Access).
4. When buildings do not meet the requirements of the 2001 California Building Code and the RCFPD
Fire Department Access - Fire Lane Standard 9-7.
5. 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 systema Refer to RCFPD Ordinances 15 and 39,
the California Building Code, RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard #10-6 and/or the California Fire Code.
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2. Prior to any removal, remodel, modification and/or additions to the building or suite's fire alarm
system, Fire Construction Services' approval and a building permit must be obtained. Plans and
specifications shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services in accordance with RCFPD Fire
Alarm Standard #10-6.
3. Based on the number of sprinkler heads; the sprinkler system is required to monitored by a listed
central station fire alarm system.
FSC-5 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 1st story exterior wall shall be located within
150-feet of Fire District vehicle access, measure on an approved route around the exterior of the
building. Landscaped areas, unpaved changes in elevation, gates and fences are deemed
obstructions.
2. Specifications for private Fire District access roadways per the RCFPD Standards are:
a. The minimum unobstructed width is 26 feet.
b. The maximum inside turn radius shall be 20 feet.
C. The minimum outside turn radius shall be 46 feet.
d. The minimum radius for cul-de-sacs is 45 feet.
e. The minimum vertical clearance is 14 feet, 6 inches.
f. At any private entry median, the minimum width of traffic lanes shall be 20 feet on each side.
g. The angle of departure and approach shall not exceed 9 degrees or 20 percent.
h. The maximum grade of the driving surface shall not exceed 12 percent.
i. Support a minimum load of 70;000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW).
j. Trees and shrubs planted adjacent to the fire lane shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of
14 feet, 6 inches from the ground up. Vegetation shall not be allowed to obstruct Fire
Department apparatus.
3. Access Doorways: Approved doorways, accessible without the use of a ladder, shall be provided
in buildings in accordance with the 2001 California Building Code, Fire and/or any other applicable
standards.
4. Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus
access road to all required building exterior openings.
5. Commercial/Industrial 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:
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a. Prior to the fabrication and installation of the gates, plans are required to be submitted to Fire
Construction Services (FCS) for approval. Upon the completion of the installation and before
placing the gates in service, inspection and final acceptance must be requested from FCS.
D. Gates must slide open horizontally or swing inward.
Gates may be motorized or manual.
9. When fully open, the minimum clearance dimension of drive access shall be 20 feet.
Manual gates must be equipped with a RCFPD lock available at the Fire Safety Office for
$20.00.
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.
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.
• Candles and open flames in public assemblies
• Public Assembly
• Cryogenics
• Tents, Canopies and/or Air Supported Structures
• LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in Assembly Buildings
FCS-15 Annexation of the parcel map: Annexation of the parcel map into the Community Facilities
District #85-1 or #88-1 is required prior to the issuance of grading or building permits.
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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. 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 feet 6 inches above the finished surface of the road.
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 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.
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6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, an 8 1/2-inch by 11-inch
or 11-inch by 17-inch site plan of the site in accordance with RCFPD Standard #13-1 shall be
revised by the applicant to reflect the actual location of all devices and building features as required
in the standard. The site plan must be reviewed and accepted by the Fire Inspector.
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