HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-24 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 09-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. DRC2008-00802, LOCATED IN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
SUBAREA 1 ZONING DISTRICT; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF—APN: 0207-271-49, 23 AND 46.
A. Recitals.
1. C.R. Camey Architects filed an application for the issuance of Conditional Use Permit No.
DRC2008-00802, 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 8th day of July 2009, 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 July 8, 2009, 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 8810 Vineyard Avenue with a street
frontage of 55 feet along 9th Street and 149 feet along Vineyard Avenue, and with a lot depth of
approximately 620 feet, which is presently improved with an abandoned, non-conforming
single-family residence; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is an industrial complex in the General
Industrial District(Subarea 1), the property to the south consists of the existing Scheu Steel facility in
the General Industrial District(Subarea 1), the property to the east is a business park in the General
Industrial District (Subarea 3), and the property to the west is a radio antenna facility in the General
Industrial District (Subarea 1); and
C. The use, together with the addition the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety,welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements
in the vicinity; and
d. The project design meets or exceeds the development standards for setbacks,
height, and parking requirements.
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:
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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. The proposed
project is to construct one (1) industrial building and is consistent with the development in the
vicinity.
b. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety,welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements
in the vicinity. The surrounding properties to the north, south, east, and west are zoned industrial
and the surrounding uses are industrial-oriented.
C. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code. The proposed development meets all standards outlined in the Development
Code and the design and development standards and policies of the Planning Commission and the
City.
4. 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, the 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, the 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.
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5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below
and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Department
1) Approval is for the construction of one (1) warehouse/manufacturing
building with a total floor area of 61,141 square feet in the General
Industrial District (Subarea 1), located south of 9th Street and west of
Vineyard Avenue—APN: 0207-271-49, 23 and 46.
2) Approval also includes Tree Removal Permit DRC2008-00803.
3) Any modification or intensification of the proposed use requires review
and approval by the Planning Director.
4) Downspouts shall not be visible from the exterior on any elevations of
the buildings. All downspouts shall be routed through the interior of the
building walls.
5) All screen walls and return walls exposed to public view shall be
decorative masonry. Decorative means slump stone, split-face, or
stucco to match the buildings.
6) All trash enclosures shall be surrounded with dense shrub plantings.
7) All ground-mounted equipment, utility boxes including transformers and
back-flow devices shall be surrounded by a minimum of two rows of
shrubs spaced a minimum of 18 inches on-center.
8) Landscaping shall be installed prior to release of occupancy.
9) 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 by a high-volume, low pressure spray.
10) Any modifications to the approved plans during the plan check review
process or construction phase shall require the approval from the
Planning Department.
Engineering Department
1) Vineyard Avenue frontage improvements shall be in accordance with
City "Secondary Arterial' standards and City Standard Drawings as
required and including:
a) Protect or provide curb and gutter, or repair as required.
b) Provide curvilinear sidewalk.
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c) The existing drive approach 120 feet south of the flood control
channel (measured from centerlines) is to be removed and
replaced with curb and gutter.
d) Protect or provide 16,000 lumen HPSV street lights, as required.
f) Street trees shall be planted, per the Standard Conditions, from
the channel to the existing drive approach 360 feet south of the
channel.
g) Protect existing signing, striping, and R 26(s)signs, or replace as
required.
h) Protect existing traffic control equipment on Vineyard Avenue.
2) Ninth Street frontage improvements shall be in accordance with City
"Industrial Collector Street" standards and City Standard Drawings as
required and including:
a) Protect or provide curb and gutter.
b) The existing drive approach 290 feet west of the flood control
channel (measured from centerlines) is to be reconstructed to
City Standards.
c) Protect existing signing, striping, and R 26(s)signs, or replace as
required.
d) Protect existing traffic control equipment, or replace as required.
3) An in-lieu fee as contribution to the future undergrounding of the
existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical,except for
the 66 kV electrical) on both sides of Vineyard Avenue shall be paid to
the City prior to the issuance of building permits. The fee shall be one-
half the City adopted unit amount times the length of the project
frontage.
4) An in-lieu fee as contribution to the future undergrounding of the
existing overhead utilities(telecommunications and electrical,except for
the 66 kV electrical) on the opposite side of Ninth Street shall be paid to
the City prior to issuance of building permits. The fee shall be one-half
the City adopted unit amount times the length of the project frontage
(driveway flag).
5) Vacate excess right-of-way on the frontage of APN: 0207-271-23.
Right-of-way beyond 44 feet from the improvement centerline is excess.
6) The City will be repaving Vineyard Avenue this fiscal year. During the
first two years after a City repaving project, more intensive trench repair
than our minimum, Standard Drawing No. 120, and/or overlays may be
required.
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7) Parkways shall be graded to a 2 percent cross slope from the
right-of-way line to the top of curb along all street frontages where
improvements are required by these Conditions.
8) Provide an access easement in favor of the proposed parcel to the
northeast for the proposed Ninth Street driveway. Likewise, provide an
access easement in favor of the proposed building-site parcel for the
proposed secondary access driveway at Vineyard Avenue.
9) Driveway gates shall be a minimum of 80 feet from the public curb face
on Ninth Street.
10) Driveway decorative paving shall be located outside the public
right-of-way.
11) Proposed retention basin shall mitigate storm runoff from the proposed
development plus runoff from the northeast parcel in its current stage of
development. Provide a final drainage study, with a Civil Engineer's
stamp, to justify basin sizing.
12) Provide a drainage acceptance agreement or blanket easement
allowing the two northernmost lots to utilize the retention basin.
13) Public Improvement Plans shall be 90 percent complete prior to
issuance of grading permits. Public Improvement Plans shall be 100
percent complete, signed by the City Engineer, and an improvement
agreement and bonds executed by the developer, prior to building
permit issuance.
Building and Safety Department (Grading)
1) An HCOC exists for the downstream receiving water. The downstream
receiving water (Mill Creek, Prado Area) is experiencing significant
degradation of its banks. The project must implement a volume-based
treatment control Best Management Practices (BMP)
(retention/detention facility) on each lot. The Storm Water Quality
Management Plan and the Grading Plan must contain an appropriate
volume based BMP prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
2) Flow lines steeper than 6 percent could be erosive. The applicant shall
be provide hard lined gutters and swales where concentrated flows
exceed 3fps and anywhere that flow lines exceed 10 percent.
3) Prior to removing fences or walls along common lot lines and prior to
constructing walls along common lot lines the applicant shall provide a
letter from the adjacent property owner.
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Environmental Mitigation
Air Quality
1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating
condition so as to reduce operational emissions. 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, the 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:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through
seeding and watering.
• 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.
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Wash truck tires leaving the site to reduce the amount of
particulate matter transferred to paved streets according to
SCAQMD Rule 403.
Limit traffic speeds on all unpaved road surfaces to 15 miles per
hour or less to reduce fugitive dust. The Applicant shall post
signs on the project site limiting traffic speeds on unpaved road
surfaces to a maximum of 15 miles per hour.
6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board
[RWQCB]) daily to reduce Particulate Matter (PM,o) 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 orclean 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) The project shall designate a minimum of 10 percent of the total
parking spaces as preferential parking for vanpool/carpool.
11) 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). Warehouse managers/building operators shall be required
to post both bus and Metrolink schedules in conspicuous areas.
12) Warehouse managers/building operators shall be required to configure
their operating schedules around the Metrolink schedule to the extent
reasonably feasible.
13) Warehouse managers/building operators use high-efficiency
low-polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances and water heaters in
the building
14) Warehouse managers/building operators shall 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:
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• 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 resource (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.
• 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 summary report to City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer
collected specimens with a copy to the report to San Bernardino
County Museum.
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Cultural Resources
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 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
1) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the permit applicant shall submitto
Building Official for approval, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs)
that shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during construction
activities entering the stone 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) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the
City Engineer for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP), including a project description and identifying
Best Management Practices(BMPs)that will be used on-site to reduce
pollutants into the storm drain system to the maximum extent
practicable.
4) 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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5) 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.
6) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water Quality
Management Plan prepared by Steven Ellis, P.E. of Fuscoe
Engineering on September 29, 2008, and revised on March 20,.2009,
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 grading or paving permits, 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 Official for coverage under the NPDES General
Construction Permit.
Noise
1) Deliveries should limit their engines to idle 5 minutes or less. Trucks
should be encouraged to tum off engines once they reach their loading
dock destination.
2) During hours of late operation it is encouraged that open doors and
windows be minimized.
3) 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.
4) 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. 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
Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the Building
Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the above
standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the Building
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.
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5) 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.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF JULY 2009.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Richard B. Fletcher, Chairman
ATTEST: J�
Jam R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary
I, James R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission held on the 8th day of July 2009, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: STEWART
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: DRC2008-00802
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: C.R. CARNEY ARCHITECTS
LOCATION: 8810 VINEYARD AVENUE—APN: 0207-271-49, 23 AND 46
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 maybe required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may,at its sole
discretion,participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 09-24, Standard
Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The
sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and
are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
3. The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fees as shown below. The
project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to
the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to
the Planning Commission or Planning Director hearing:
a) Mitigated Negative Declaration - $ 2,043.00 X
B. Time Limits
1. Conditional Use Permit 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 includ
site plans, architectural elevations,exterior materials and colors, landscaping,sign program,an
grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, Development Cod
regulations, and the Industrial Specific Plan.
2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon,all Conditions o
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 an
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall b
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safet
Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior t
occupancy.
4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall b
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 fo
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 approve
use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,al
other applicable City Ordinances,and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the tim
of building permit issuance.
7. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and approve
by the Planning Director and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of buildin
permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination,location,height,and method of shielding so a
not to adversely affect adjacent properties.
8. Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations, an
the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior t
the issuance of building permits.
9. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall b
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.
10. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner
including proper illumination.
11. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the propert
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 prio '
to the issuance of building permits.
D. Building Design
1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/o
projections shall be screened from all sides and the sound shall be buffered from adjacen
properties and streets as required by the Planning Department. Such screening shall b
architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of th
Planning Director. Any roof-mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that project
vertically more than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet, shall be screened by a
architecturally designed enclosure which exhibits a permanent nature with the building design an
is detailed consistent with the building. Any roof-mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork
that projects vertically less than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet shall be paintec.
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painted consistent with the color scheme of the building. Details shall be included in buildin
plans.
2. For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match mai
building colors.
E. 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. Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the Planning Director, City Engineer, an
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of buildin
permits. For residential development,private gated entrances shall provide adequate turn-aroun
space in front of the gate and a separate visitor lane with call box to avoid cars stacking into th
public right-of-way.
F. Trip Reduction
1. Bicycle storage spaces shall be provided in all commercial, office, industrial, and multifamil
residential projects of more than 10 units. Minimum spaces equal to five percent of the require
automobile parking spaces or three bicycle storage spaces,whichever is greater. After the first 5
bicycle storage spaces are provided, additional storage spaces required are 2.5 percent of th
required automobile parking spaces. Warehouse distribution uses shall provide bicycle storag
spaces at a rate of 2.5 percent of the required automobile parking spaces with a minimum of
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 highe
whole number.
2. Carpool and vanpool designated off-street parking close to the building shall be provided tot
commercial, office, and industrial facilities at the rate of 10 percent of the total parking area. I
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
on residential development.
4. For industrial projects with at least 40 car parking spaces, bicyclist-changing facilities shall b
provided to encourage bicycle commuting per the City of Rancho Cucamonga Bicycle
Transportation Plan adopted by City Council Resolution No. 02-237. Accessible restrooms with
storage lockers for clothing and equipment shall be sufficient.
G. Landscaping
1. 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.
2. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parkin
stalls.
3. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one tre
per 30 linear feet of building.
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4. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1
slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosio
control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to b
installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
5. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greate
slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance a
follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq.ft.of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size
shrub per each 100 sq.ft.of slope area,and appropriate ground cover. In addition,slope banks i
excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or large
size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggere
clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall include
permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
6. The final design of the perimeter parkways,walls, landscaping,and sidewalks shall be included i
the required landscape plans and shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval an
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Department.
7. 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.
8. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Department.
9. Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for Planning Director review an
approval prior to issuance of building permits. These criteria shall encourage the natural growl
characteristics of the selected tree species.
10. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of Xeriscap
as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code. Prior to issuance o
Building Permits, the project landscape architect shall certify on he submitted plans that the
Xeriscape requirements have been met.
H. Environmental
1. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost o
implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be required t
post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the Planning Director in the
amount of$557 prior to the issuance of building permits,guaranteeing satisfactory performance
and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be used by the City to retai
consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on the mitigation measures. Failure
to complete all actions required by the approved environmental documents shall be considere
grounds for forfeit.
2. In those instances requiring long term monitoring (i.e.) beyond final certificate of occupancy),the
applicant shall provide a written monitoring and reporting program to the Planning Director prior t
issuance of building permits. Said program shall identify the reporter as an individual qualified t
know whether the particular mitigation measure has been implemented.
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)
I. General Requirements
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following:
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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 o
service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and wast
diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and ai
conditioning; and
g. Planning Department Project Number(DRC2008-00802)clearly identified on the outside o
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 t
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.
J. Site Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall b
marked with the project file number(i.e., DRC2008-00802). The applicant shall comply with the
latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations i
effect at the time of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety Department for avafabili
of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development project o _/_/_
major addition, the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees ma
include but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportatio
Development Fee, Permit and Plan Check Fees,Construction and Demolition Diversion Prograrr
deposit and fees and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to th
Building and Safety Department prionto permits issuance.
3. The Building and Safety Official shall provide the street address after tract/parcel map recordatio
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 throug
Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
5. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Department's public
counter).
K. New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearance
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.
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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.
L. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California Building Code,City Gradin
Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantia
conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California t
perform such work.
3. A geological reportshall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the tim
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 buildin
permits.
5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and fol
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more o
combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California
registered Civil Engineer.
6. If human remains are discovered on-site before or during grading, no further disturbance shal
occur until the County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition pursuant t
Public Resources Code Section 5097.98 and California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2740, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
M. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all interior public streets
community trails, public paseos,public landscape areas,street trees,traffic signal encroachmen
and maintenance, and public drainage facilities as shown on the plans and/or tentative map
Private easements for non-public facilities (cross-lot drainage, local feeder trails, etc.) shall b
reserved as shown on the plans and/or tentative map.
2. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured from
street centerline):
44 total feet on Vineyard Avenue
33 total feet on Ninth Street
N. Street Improvements
1. All public improvements(interior streets,drainage facilities,community trails,paseos,landscape
areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards
Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter,AC pavement
drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees.
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2. Pursuant to City Council Resolution No.88-557, no person shall make connections from a sourC
of energy, fuel or power to any building service equipment which is regulated by technical code
and for which a permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations an
ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have bee
completed and accepted by the City Council, except:that in developments containing more tha
one building or unit, the development may have energy connections made to a percentage c
those buildings,or units proportionate to the completion of improvements as required bycondition
of approval of development. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings or units b
connected to energy prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by thes
conditions of approval of development.
3. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
Vineyard Avenue J (C) J J J
Ninth Street J
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.
4. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees,street lights,and intersection safety light
on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civi
Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall b
posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the Cit
Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements,prior t
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 e
construction permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer's Office in addition to any othe
permits required.
C. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, an
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstructio
project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals an
interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outsid
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 20
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 Ci
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times wit
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cas
deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving,which shall be refunde
upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall b
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.
5. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards i
accordance with the City's street tree program.
6. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The complete
legend(box below)and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street improvemen
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)." W her
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 othe
variables. For additional information, contact the Project Engineer.
Min.
Grow
Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Space Spacing Size Qty.
Vineyard Avenue Podocarpus henkelii Long-Leafed Yellow 3' 20' O.C. 15 Gal
Wood
Ninth Street Quercus Ilex Holly Oak 5' 40' O.C. 15 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 t
the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soi
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.
7. 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 o
industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required.
O. 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.
P. Drainage and Flood Control
1. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final ma
approval or the issuance of building permits,whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall b
installed as required by the City Engineer.
2. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the
property from adjacent areas.
3. A permit from the San Bernardino County Flood Control District is required forwork within its right-
of-way.
ight of-way.
4. Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drain pipe measure
from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk.
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Q. Utilities
1. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
2. 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 i
the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential
projects.
R. General Requirements and Approvals
1. An easement for a joint use driveway shall be provided prior to final map approval or issuance o
building permits, whichever occurs first, for: Driveways on Vineyard Avenue and 9th Street.
2. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for al
new streetlights for the first six months of operation,prior to final map approval or prior to buildin
permit issuance if no map is involved.
3. Prior to the issuance of building permits, a Diversion Deposit and related administrative fees shal
be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable i
at least 50%of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are diverted from landfills
and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Form CD-1 shall be submitted to the
Engineering Department when the first building permit application is submitted to Building an
Safety. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering Department within 60 days following the
completion of the construction and/or demolition project.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
S. Security Lighting
1. All parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power
These areas should be lighted from sunset to sunrise and on photo sensored cell.
2. All buildings shall have minimal security lighting to eliminate dark areas around the buildings,will-
direct
it direct lighting to be provided by all entryways. Lighting shall be consistent around the entire
development.
3. Lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures.
T. Security Hardware
1. All roof openings giving access to the building shall be secured with either iron bars, metal gates
or alarmed.
U. Security Fencing
1. All businesses or residential communities with security fencing and gates will provide the police
with a keypad access and a unique code. The initial code is to be submitted to the Police Crim
Prevention Unit along with plans. If this code is changed due to a change in personnel or for an
other reason,the new code must be supplied to the Police via the 24-hour dispatch center at(909
941-1488 or by contacting the Crime Prevention Unit at (909) 477-2800 extension 2474 0
extension 2475.
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V. Windows
1. Security glazing is recommended on storefront windows to resist window smashes and imped
entry to burglars.
W. Alarm Systems
1. Install a burglar alarm system and a panic alarm if needed. Instructing management an
employees on the operation of the alarm system will reduce the amount of false alarms and in tur
save dollars and lives.
2. Alarm companies shall be provided with the 24-hour Sheriff's dispatch number: (909) 941-1488
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE PROTECTION
PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWIN
CONDITIONS:
SEE ATTACHED
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Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection
i District
Fire Construction Services
STANDARD CONDITIONS
January 5, 2009
Scheu Steel
8830Vineyard Ave
New 61 K Industrial Building
PMT2008-00802
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 hftp://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:
1. At the entrance(s) to a commercial, industrial or residential project from the public
roadways.
2. At intersections.
3. On the right side of the street, whenever practical and possible.
4. As required by the Fire Safety Division to meet operational needs of the Fire
District.
5. A minimum of forty-feet (40) from any building.
c. If any portion of a facility or building is located more than 150-feet from a public fire
hydrant measured on an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building,
additional private or public fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required
fire flow shall be provided.
d. Provide one fire hydrant for each 1000 gpm of required fire flow or fraction thereof.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. The required minimum fire flow for this project, when automatic fire sprinklers are installed
is 2,625 gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20-pounds per square inch.
This flow reflects a 50-percent reduction for the installation of an approved automatic fire
sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 with central station monitoring. This
requirement is made in accordance with the California Fire Code Appendix, as adopted by
the Fire District Ordinances.
3. Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project may be used to
provide the required fire flow subject to Fire District review and approval. Private fire
hydrants on adjacent property shall not be used to provide required fire flow.
4. Fire protection water plans are required for all projects that must extend the existing water
supply to or onto the site. Building permits will not be issued until public fire
protection water plans are approved.
5. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600-feet of
the proposed project site.
FSC-3 Prerequisite for submittal of Overhead Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
1. Prior to submitting plans for an overhead automatic fire sprinkler system, the applicant shall
submit plans, specifications and calculations for the fire sprinkler system underground
supply piping. Approval of the underground supply piping system must be obtained prior to
submitting the overhead fire sprinkler system plans.
FSC-4 Requirements for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Automatic fire sprinklers shall be installed as required by the 2007 California Fire Code and the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance FD46.
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 that fire sprinkler systems 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 15` story exterior wall shall be located
within 150-feet of Fire District vehicle access, measure on an approved route around the
exterior of the building. Landscaped areas, unpaved changes in elevation, gates and
fences are deemed obstructions.
2. Specifications for private Fire District access roadways per the RCFPD Standards
are:
a. The minimum unobstructed width is 26-feet.
b. The maximum inside turn radius shall be 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%.
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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.
f. Motorized gates must open at the rate of one-foot per second.
g. The motorized gate actuation mechanism must be equipped with a manual override
device and a fail-safe or battery backup feature to open the gate or release the locking
Mechanism in case of power failure or mechanical malfunction.
h. Motorized gates shall be equipped with a Knox override key switch. The switch must
be installed outside the gate in a visible and unobstructed location.
i. For motorized gates, a traffic loop device must be installed to allow exiting from the
complex.
j. If traffic pre-emption devices (TPD) are to be installed, the device, location and
operation must be approved by the Fire Chief prior to installation. Bi-directional or
multiple sensors may be required due to complexity of the various entry configurations.
7. Fire Lane Identification: Red curbing and/or signage shall identify the fire lanes. A site
plan illustrating the proposed delineation that meets the minimum Fire District standards
shall be included in the architectural plans submitted to B&S for approval.
8. Approved Fire Department Access: Any approved mitigation measures must be clearly
noted on the site plan. A copy of the approved Alternative Method application, if applicable,
must be reproduced on the architectural plans submitted to B&S for plan review.
6. Roof Access: There shall be a means of fire department access from the exterior walls of
the buildings on to the roofs of all commercial, industrial and multi-family residential
structures with roofs less than 75' above the level of the fire access road.
a. This access must be reachable by either fire department ground ladders or by an aerial
ladder.
b. A minimum of one ladder point with a fixed ladder shall be provided in buildings.with
construction features, or high parapets that inhibit roof access.
c. The number of ladder points may be required to be increased, depending on the
building size and configuration.
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d. Regardless of the parapet height or construction features the approved ladder point
shall be identified in accordance to the roof access standard.
e. Where the entire roof access is restricted by high parapet walls or other obstructions, a
permanently mounted access ladder is required.
f. Multiple access ladders may be required for larger buildings.
g. Ladder construction must be in accordance with the RCFPD Roof Access Standard
Appendix A.
h. A site plan showing the locations of the roof ladder shall be submitted during plan
check.
i. Ladder points shall face a fire access roadway(s).
FSC-10 Occupancy and Hazard Control Permits
Listed are those Fire Code permits commonly associated with the business operations and/or
building construction. Plan check submittal is required with the permit application for approval
of the permit; field inspection is required prior to permit issuance. General Use Permit shall be
required for any activity or operation not specifically described below, which in the judgment of
the Fire Chief is likely to produce conditions that may be hazardous to life or property.
• Aerosol Products Magnesium Working
• Application of Flammable Finishes Motor Vehicle Fuel-Dispensing
Operation
• Automobile Wrecking Yards Open Burning
• Battery Systems Organic Coating
• Candles and open flames in public assemblies Ovens
• Cellulose Nitrate Powder Coating
• Compressed Gases Public Assembly
• Cryogenics Pyrotechnical Special Effects
• Dry Cleaning Plants Radioactive Materials
• Dust-Producing Processes and Operations Refrigeration Systems
• Explosive or Blasting Agents Repair Garages
• Flammable and Combustible Liquids Rubbish Handling Operations
• Fruit Ripening Plants Spraying or Dipping Operations
• Hazardous Materials Tents, Canopies and/or Air
Supported Structures
• High-Pile Combustible Storage (HPS) Tire Storage
• Liquefied Petroleum Gases Welding and Cutting Operations
• LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in Assembly Buildings Wood Products/Lumber Yards
FSC-11 Hazardous Materials— Submittal to the County of San Bernardino
The San Bernardino County Fire Department shall review your Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan for compliance with minimum standards. Contact the San
Bernardino County Fire, Hazardous Materials Division at (909) 387-4631 for forms and
assistance. The County Fire Department is the Cal/EPA Certified Unified Program Agency
(CU PA) for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. If the facility is a NEW business, a Certificate of Occupancy issued by Building & Safety will
not be finalized until the San Bernardino County Fire Department reviews your Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan. California Government Code, Section 65850.2 prohibits the
City from issuing a final Certificate of Occupancy unless the applicant has met or is meeting
specific hazardous materials disclosure requirements. A Risk Management Program
(RMP) may also be required if regulation substances are to be used or stored at the new
facility.
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2. Any business that operates on rented or leased property which is required to submit a Plan,
is also required to submit a notice to the owner of the property in writing stating that the
business is subject to the Business Emergency/Contingency Plan mandates and has
complied with the provisions. The tenant must provide a copy of the Plan to the property
owner within five (5) wprking days, if requested by the owner.
FSC-12 Hazardous Materials - Submittal to Fire Construction Services
Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction of buildings and/or the installation of
equipment designed to store, use or dispense hazardous materials in accordance with the
2007California Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Codes, RCFPD Ordinances
FD46 and other implemented and/or adopted standards.
FSC-13 Alternate Method Application
Fire Construction Services staff and the Fire Marshal will review all requests for alternate
method, when submitted. The request must be submitted on the Fire District "Application for
Alternate Method" form along with supporting documents and payment of the $92 review fee.
FCS-14 Map Recordation
1. RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS for Fire Department Emergency Access and Water Supply
are required on this project. The project appears to be located on a property that is being
subdivided. The reciprocal agreement is required to be recorded between property owners
and the Fire District. The recorded agreement shall include a copy of the site plan. The
Fire Construction Services shall approve the agreement, prior to recordation. The
agreement shall be recorded with the County of San Bernardino, Recorders Office.
Reciprocal access agreement— Please provide a permanent access agreement between
the owners granting irrevocable and a non-exclusive easement, favoring the Fire District to
gain access to the subject property. The agreement shall include a statement that no
obstruction, gate, fence, building or other structure shall be placed within the dedicated
access, without Fire Department approval. The agreement shall have provisions for
emergency situations and the assessing of cost recovery to the property by the fire District.
Reciprocal water covenant — Please provide a permanent maintenance and service
covenant between the owners granting an irrevocable and non-exclusive easement,
favoring the Fire District for the purpose of accessing and maintaining the private water
mains, valves and fire hydrants (fire protection systems facilities in general). The covenant
shall have provisions for emergency situations and the assessing of cost recovery to the
property by the fire District.
FCS-15 Annexation of the parcel map: Annexation of the parcel map into the Community
Facilities District #85-1 or #88-1 is required prior to the issuance of grading or building permits.
Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard
Conditions
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS — Please complete the following prior to
the issuance of any building permits:
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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 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
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are responsible for hiring the company to perform the test. A final test report shall be
submitted to Fire Construction Services verifying the fire flow available. The fire flow
available must meet or exceed the required fire flow in accordance with the California Fire
Code.
3. Fire Sprinkler System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
sprinkler system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
4. Fire Sprinkler Monitoring: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
sprinkler monitoring system must be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
The fire sprinkler monitoring system shall be installed, tested and operational immediately
following the completion of the fire sprinkler system (subject to the release of power).
5. Fire Suppression Systems and/or other special hazard protection systems shall be
inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services before occupancy is granted
and/or equipment is placed in service.
6. Fire Alarm System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire alarm
system shall be installed, inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
7. Access Control Gates: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, vehicular
gates must be inspected, tested and accepted in accordance with RCFPD Standards by
Fire Construction Services.
8. Fire Access Roadways: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
access roadways must be installed in accordance with the approved plans and acceptable
to Fire Construction Services.
The CC&R's, the reciprocal agreement and/or other approved documents shall be
recorded and contain an approved fire access roadway map with provisions that prohibit
parking, specify the method of enforcement and identifies who is responsible for the
required annual inspections and the maintenance of all required fire access roadways.
9. Address: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, commercial/industrial and
multi-family buildings shall post the address in accordance to the appropriate RCFPD
addressing Standard.
10. Hazardous Materials: The applicant must obtain inspection and acceptance by Fire
Construction Services.
11. Confidential Business Occupancy Information: The applicant shall complete the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire District "Confidential Business Occupancy Information" form. This
form provides contact information for Fire District use in the event of an emergency at the
subject building or property. This form must be presented to the Fire Construction Services
Inspector.
12. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, an 8 1/z" 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.
13. Knox Box: Access keys to the building for the required Knox box (es) must be provided to
the inspector for lock-up.
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City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following Mitigated Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with
the California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No.: Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00802
Public Review Period Closes: July 8, 2009
Project Name: Project Applicant:C.R.Carney Architects
Project Location (also see attached map): Located on the west side of Vineyard Avenue, south
of 9th Street (8810 Vineyard Avenue). APN: 0207-271-49, 23 and 46. Related Files: Preliminary
Review DRC2008-00441, and Tree Removal Permit DRC2008-00803.
Project Description: A proposal to develop a 61,141 square foot manufacturing/warehouse
building on a property of 5.52 acres in the General Industrial District (Subarea 1),
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga,acting as the lead agency,has conducted an
Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is
proposing this Mitigated Negative Declaration based upon the following finding:
The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but:
(1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this
proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the
effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and
(2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project, as revised, may have a
significant effect on the environment.
If adopted,the Mitigated Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Report will not
be required. The factual and analytical basis for this finding is included in the attached Initial
Study. The project file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho
Cucamonga Planning Department at 10500 Civic Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax
(909) 477-2847.
NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration during the
review period.
July 8, 2009
Date of Determination Adopted By