HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-35 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 09-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT DRC2008-00632 TO ADD/REPLACE EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCT
NEW BUILDINGS, AND OTHER ASSOCIATED IMPROVEMENTS AT AN
EXISTING CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING FACILITY OF
APPROXIMATELY 19 ACRES IN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (GI)
DISTRICT (SUBAREA 8), LOCATED AT 12550 ARROW ROUTE AND
MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —APN: 0229-031-023.
A. Recitals.
1. Pitassi Architects, Inc., on behalf of Air Liquide, filed an application for the issuance of
Conditional Use Permit DRC2008-00632, 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 14th day of October 2009, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said application and concluded
said hearing on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence, presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing on October 14, 2009, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a parcel of land located at 12550 Arrow Route;
APN: 0229-031-023. The parcel has an overall area of approximately 838,000 square feet
(19.23 acres); and
b. The parcel is approximately 660 feet (east to west) and approximately 1,300 feet
(north to south); and
C. The site is bound on the north by the Foothill Marketplace shopping center while to
the south, across Arrow Route, is a steel products manufacturing facility. To the east is a reservoir
operated by the Metropolitan Water District (MWD). The property to the west is vacant; and
d. The property is currently developed with a chemical manufacturing facility operated
by Air Liquide that has been in operation since 1977; and
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e. The applicant proposes to construct two buildings with a combined floor area of
6,100 square feet, install new equipment(and associated shelters/enclosures), replace the existing
110-foot tall cooling tower with a new 80-foot tall cooling tower, construct new paving, and install
new fences/walls; and
f. Per Chapter III,Section 2.5.3.8,of the General Plan,the maximum FloorArea Ratio
(FAR) in the General Industrial (GI) land use category is 60 percent. The net site area after the
completion of the new cul-de-sac and associated public improvements will be 825,354 square feet
(18.95 acres). The overall building coverage proposed will be 35,427 square feet (0.81 acre).
Therefore, the FAR for this site will be 4.29 percent; and
g. The facility manufactures chemical products such as gaseous and liquefied oxygen
for medical and industrial customers. As defined in Development Code Section 17.30.030,
"medium" manufacturing uses are permitted in this development district with an approved
Conditional Use Permit; and
h. The facility operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; and
i. The applicant is required to provide 76 parking stalls and has provided 76 parking
stalls; and
j. The nearest residential district/use is an apartment complex located approximately
0.40 mile to the east at the northeast corner of Etiwanda Avenue and Arrow Route.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs
1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed development is in accord with the General Plan,the objectives of the
Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The proposed
project includes the construction of two buildings, installation of new equipment (and associated
shelters/enclosures), and replacement of the existing cooling tower with a new cooling tower. This
is consistent with development in the vicinity and the existing development on the subject property.
b. The proposed development,togetherwith the conditions applicable thereto,will not
be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity. The surrounding properties are zoned industrial and the surrounding
uses are industrial-oriented.
C. The proposed development complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code. The proposed development meets all standards outlined in the
Development Code and the design and development standards and policies of the
Planning Commission and the City.
4. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt
from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA
Guidelines. The project qualifies as a Class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301 -Existing Facilities because there is a chemical manufacturing facility on the subject
property, the proposed project contemplates the replacement of existing equipment with new
equipment, and although the proposed project contemplates the construction of new additions the
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floor area of the additions are not in excess of 10,000 square feet(and all public improvements are
in-place and the site is not environmentally sensitive). The project also qualifies as a Class 1
exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302- Replacement or Reconstruction because
proposed project contemplates the replacement of existing equipment where the new equipment will
be on the same site as the existing structure/equipment and will generally have the same purpose
and capacity as the equipment being replaced. There is no substantial evidence that the project
may have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission has reviewed the
Planning Department's determination of exemption, and based on its own independent judgment,
concurs in the staff's determination of exemption.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth
below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Department
1) Approval is for the construction of two buildings with a combined floor
area of 6,100 square feet, installation of new equipment
(and associated shelters/enclosures), replacement of the existing
110-foot tall cooling tower with a new 80-foot tall cooling tower,
construction of new paving, and installation of new fences/walls at an
existing chemical manufacturing facility operated by Air Liquide at
12550 Arrow Route —APN: 0229-031-023.
2) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections
of the Development Code, State Fire Marshal's regulations,
Uniform Building Code, or any other City Ordinances.
3) The chemical manufacturing facility shall be operated in conformance
with the performance standards as defined in the Development Code
including, but not limited to, noise levels. If operation of the facility
causes adverse effects upon adjacent businesses or operations, the
Conditional Use Permit shall be brought before the Planning Director
for consideration and possible revocation of the Conditional Use
Permit.
4) Any modification or intensification of the existing uses/improvements
and/or modification/intensification beyond what is specifically approved
by this Conditional Use Permit shall require review and approval by the
Planning Director prior to submittal of documents for
plan check/occupancy, commencement of such activity, and/or
issuance of a business license.
5) All walls, including retaining walls, exposed to public shall be
decorative masonry. Decorative means slump stone, split-face, or
stucco.
6) Any new ground-mounted equipment and utility boxes including
transformers, back-flow devices, etc., shall be screened by a minimum
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of two rows of shrubs spaced a minimum of 18-inches on center. This
equipment shall be painted forest green.
7) Any new Double Detector Checks (DDC) and Fire Department
Connections (FDC) shall be placed 5 feet from the right-of-way and
shall be screened on three sides behind a 4-foot high wall designed to
match the on-site walls.
8) All wrought iron fences and sliding gates shall be painted black or
similarly dark color.
9) Incorporate undulating berms along the frontage of the new cul-de-sac
within the landscape setback and landscape areas. The highest part
of the berms should be at least 3 feet in height.
10) All landscaping shall be installed prior to release for occupancy.
Engineering Department
1) Cooperate with adjacent property owner to install a cul-de-sac along the
west property line. Cul-de-sac improvements to be in accordance with
City "Industrial Local Street' standards. Install public improvements
including but not limited to curb and gutter, asphalt street pavement,
drive approaches, any necessary curbside drain outlets, sidewalk, street
lights, ADA access ramps, and street trees, per City standards, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
a) Relocate existing western driveway to cul-de-sac, using a drive
approach.
b) Construct entire width of proposed cul-de-sac, including parkway.
c) Provide R26 "No Parking" signs along entire cul-de-sac frontage.
d) Provide additional traffic striping and signage, as required.
e) Provide 5800 lumen HPSV streetlights along entire cul-de-sac
frontage.
2) On Arrow Route, remove drive approach of relocated driveway. Replace
with curb and gutter and curvilinear sidewalk to City standards, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
a) Construct a catch basin immediately east of the cul-de-sac.
3) Dedicate right-of-way for:
a) The proposed new cul-de-sac.
b) Lot corner cutoffs behind the proposed ADA access ramps.
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4) Off site right-of-way for the west half of the cul-de-sac shall be obtained
prior to the issuance of building permits.
5) If the construction of the cul-de-sac, per these Conditions and per the
Memorandum of Understanding with Omnitrans executed
January 16, 2009, delays the plant expansion, the applicant has the
option to pay to the City a contribution in lieu of construction for 1) half
the estimated cost for the cul-de-sac, 2) the full cost of the new
Arrow Route catch basin, and 3) the full cost of removing the existing
drive approach.
6) Metropolitan Water District (MWD) shall approve all plans that impact
their easement, including utilities, storm drain, slopes, street trees, and
landscaping. A note shall be included on all pertinent plans requiring that
John Osorniaof the Metropolitan Water District - Water Systems
Operations Group be notified two working days (Monday through
Thursday) prior to starting any work in the vicinity of their easement.
Telephone (909) 392-5095.
7) A permit shall be obtained from Metropolitan Water District for any work
within their right-of-way, including grading.
8) Public improvement plans shall be 90 percent complete prior to the
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) Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current
adopted California Building Code,City Grading Standards,and accepted
grading practices. The Grading and Drainage Plan(s) shall be in
substantial conformance with the approved conceptual Grading and
Drainage Plan.
2) A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed by the
State of California to perform such work. Two copies will be provided at
grading and drainage plan submittal for review. Plans shall implement
design recommendations per said report.
3) A geologic report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer or
Engineering Geologist and submitted at the time of application for
Grading and Drainage Plan review.
4) The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and
compaction reports shall be completed, submitted, and approved by the
Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building permits.
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5) A separate Grading and Drainage Plan check submittal is required for all
new construction projects and for existing buildings where improvements
being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut
and fill. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall be prepared,stamped, and
wet signed by a California licensed Civil Engineer.
6) The applicant shall comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust
Control Measures and place a dust control sign on the project site prior to
the issuance of a grading permit.
7) A drainage study showing a 100-year, AMC 3 design storm event for on-
site drainage shall be prepared and submitted to the Building and Safety
Official for review and approval for on-site storm water drainage prior to
issuance of a grading permit. All reports shall be wet signed and sealed
by the Engineer of Record.
8) It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to obtain written permission
from the adjacent property owner(s)to construct wall on property line or
provide a detail(s)showing the perimeterwall(s)to be constructed offset
from the property line.
9) The Grading and Drainage Plan shall Implement City Standards for on-
site construction where possible, and provide details for all work not
covered by City Standard Drawings.
10)All slopes shall be a minimum 2-foot offset from the public right-of-way or
adjacent private property.
11)Private sewer,water and storm drain improvements will be designed per
the, latest adopted California Plumbing Code.
12)The maximum parking stall gradient is 5 percent. Accessibility parking
stall grades shall be constructed per the, current adopted California
Building Code.
13)Roof storm water is not permitted to flow over the public parkway and
shall be directed to an under parkway culvert per City of Rancho
Cucamonga requirements prior to issuance of a grading permit.
14)The final grading and drainage plan shall show existing topography a
minimum of 100-feet beyond project boundary.
15)The applicant shall provide a grading agreement and grading bond forall
cut and fill combined exceeding 5,000 cubic yards prior to issuance of a
grading permit. The grading agreement and bond shall be approved by
the Building and Safety Official.
16)The precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the format provided in
the City of Rancho Cucamonga handout"Information for Grading Plans
and Permit."
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17) If underground storm water quality volume based best management
practices (BMP's) are proposed, the applicant shall provide a copy of
EPA Form 7520-16 (Inventory of Injection Wells) with the Facility ID
Number assigned to the Building and Safety Official prior to issuance of
the grading permit.
18)Metropolitan Water District (MWD) shall approve all plans that impact
their easement and storm drain system, including utilities, storm drain,
slopes, and street trees and landscaping prior to issuance of a grading
permit. A note shall be included on all pertinent plans requiring
Metropolitan Water District Operations Maintenance Branch to be notified
two working days prior to starting any work in the vicinity of their
easement.
19)A permit shall be obtained from Metropolitan Water District for any work
within their right-of-way, including grading prior to issuance of a grading
permit.
a) The applicant shall obtain written comments from MWD regarding
site design restrictions within their easement and provide a copy of
said comments to the Building and Safety Official for review.
20)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(s)allowing work on the adjacent
property.
21)The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) prepared by SB&O Inc.,
dated July 28, 2008, was reviewed and deemed "Substantially
Complete."
22)Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the Water Quality Management
Plan shall be completed and the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Memorandum of Storm Water Quality Agreement shall be recorded.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2009.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 09-35
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BY: <z-
Richard B. Fletcher, Chairman
ATTEST:
Jame6'. Troyer, AICP, Secretdry
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 14th day of October 2009, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, STEWART, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT M DRC2008-00632
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: PITASSI ARCHITECTS, INC., (FOR AIR LIQUIDE)
LOCATION: 12550 ARROW ROUTE —APN: 0229-031-23
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its
agents,officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to
relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole
discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 09-35, Standard
Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The
sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and
are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
3. The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fees as shown below. The
project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to
the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to
the Planning Commission or Planning Director hearing:
a) Notice of Exemption - $50 X
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B. Time Limits
1. Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or Development/Design Review approval shall expire if
building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date
of approval. No extensions are allowed.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
site plans,architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping,sign program,and
grading on file in the Planning Department,the conditions contained herein, Development Code
regulations.
2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon,all Conditions
of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to
occupancy.
4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.)or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved
use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,all
other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
7. Six-foot decorative block walls shall be constructed along the project perimeter. If a double wall
condition would result, the developer shall make a good faith effort to work with the adjoining
property owners to provide a single wall. Developer shall notify, by mail,all contiguous property
owner at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/ fences along the project's
perimeter.
D. Landscaping /—/-
1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in
the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and
submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or
prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision.
2. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier in
accordance with the Municipal Code Section 19.08.110, and so noted on the grading plans. The
location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be
shown on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's
recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods.
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3. The final design of the perimeter parkways,walls,landscaping,and sidewalks shall be included in
the required landscape plans and shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval and
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Services Department.
4. 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.
5. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,the
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department.
6. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code. Prior to
issuance of Building Permits,the project landscape architect shall certify on he submitted plans
that the Xeriscape requirements have been met.
E. Signs —/ /-
1. 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 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)
F. General Requirements
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following:
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
C. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached)including the size of the main switch, number and size
of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams,waterand waste
diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air
conditioning; and
g. Planning Department Project Number (i.e., DRC2008-00632) clearly identified on the
outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils report.
Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check submittal.
3. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers'Compensation coverage to
the City prior to permit issuance.
4. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
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5. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the
Building and Safety Department.
G. Site Development /—/-
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be
marked with the projectfile number(i.e., DRC2008-00632). The applicant shall complywith the
latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in
effect at the time of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety Department for
availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development project or I_I_
major addition,the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may
include but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation
Development Fee, Permit and Plan Check Fees,Construction and Demolition Diversion Program
deposit and fees and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to
the Building and Safety Department prior to permits issuance.
3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building and Safety Official after tract/parcel map
recordation and prior to issuance of building permits.
4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
5. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Department's public
counter).
H. New Structures —/—/-
1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances
considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness.
2. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations. —I—/-
3. Provide draft stops in attics in line with common walls.
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.
I. Grading —/—/-
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California Building Code,City Grading
Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the
time of application for grading plan check.
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4. The final grading plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed,
submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building
permits.
5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of
combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California
registered Civil Engineer.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT,(909)477-2740,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
J. 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 encroachment
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 be
reserved as shown on the plans and/or tentative map.
2. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
K. Street Improvements —/—/-
1. All public improvements(interior streets,drainage facilities,community trails, paseos,landscaped
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.
2. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 16.37.010, no person shall make connections from a source
of energy,fuel or power to any building or structure which is regulated by technical codes and for
which a permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations and
ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been
completed and accepted by the City Council,except:that in developments containing more than
one building, structure or unit, the development may have energy connections made in equal
proportion to the percentage of completion of all improvements required by these conditions of
development approval, as determined by the City Engineer, provided that reasonable, safe and
maintainable access to the property exists. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the
buildings, structures or units be connected to energy sources prior to completion and acceptance
of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval.
3. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb& AC. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
Arrow Route q C
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.
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4. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees,street lights,and intersection safety lights
on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil
Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be
posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City
Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements,prior to
final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a
construction permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in
addition to any other permits required.
G. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit,and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction _/_!_
project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and
interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside
of BCR, ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer
Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No.6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets,a maximum of 200
feet apart, unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash
deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving,which shall be refunded
upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be
installed to City Standards, except for single family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Director prior to submittal for first plan
check.
5. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
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6. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed —/_/—
legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street
improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction
legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on sheet—(typically
sheet 1)." Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be
per the public landscape improvement plans.
The Engineering Services Department reserves the right to adjust tree species based upon field
conditions and other variables. For additional information, contact the Project Engineer.
Min.
Grow
Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Space Spacing Size Qty.
PROVIDE SELECT APPROPRIATE TREE FROM THE APPROVED STREET FILL
STREET NAME TREE LIST FOR RANCHO CUCAMONGA. LIST EACH STREET AS IN
A SEPARATE LINE ITEM WITHIN THIS LEGEND.
Construction Notes for Street Trees:
1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans.
2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to
the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil
amendments, as determined by the City inspector.
3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Services
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 or
industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required.
L. 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 Engineering Services Department prior to final map approval or
issuance of building permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the
developer.
M. Utilities —/—/-
1. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary. I_I_
2. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga Valley W ater District(CVW D), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from
the CVW D is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits,whichever occurs first.
Such letter must have been issued by the water district within 90 days prior to final map approval
in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential
projects.
N. General Requirements and Approvals
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1. Permits shall be obtained from the following agencies for work within their
right of-way: MWD
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2. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all
new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to building
permit issuance if no map is involved.
3. Prior to the issuance of building permits, a Diversion Deposit and related administrative fees shall
be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if
at least 50% of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are diverted from
landfills,and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Form CD-1 shall be submitted to
the Engineering Services Department when the first building permit application is submitted to
Building and Safety. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering Services Department
within 60 days following the completion of the construction and/or demolition project.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE PROTECTION
PLANNING SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
SEE ATTACHED -/-/-
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Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection
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STANDARD CONDITIONS
May 6, 2009
Air Liquide
12550 Arrow Rte.
DRC2008-00632
Air Liquide agrees to make the necessary improvements to the site to comply
with the standard conditions listed below as outlined in the attached Air Liquide
letter dated March 27, 2009
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS ALSO APPLY TO THIS
PROJECT
The RCFPD Procedures & Standards which are referenced in this document can be
access on the web at http://www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us/fire/index,htm under the Fire
Safety Division & Fire Construction Services section. Search by article; the preceding
number of the standard refers to the article. Chose the appropriate article number then
a drop down menu will appear, select the corresponding standard.
FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply
1. Design guidelines for Fire Hydrants: The following provides design guidelines for
the spacing and location of fire hydrants:
a. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in commercial/industrial projects
is 300-feet. No portion of the exterior wall shall be located more than 150-feet
from an approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-sacs, the distance shall not exceed
100-feet.
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 fire flow for this project is 4000 gallons per minute at a minimum
residual pressure of 20-pounds per square inch. This requirement is made in
accordance with Fire Code Appendix, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinances.
3. Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project may be
used to provide the required fire flow subject to Fire District review and approval.
Private fire hydrants on adjacent property shall not be used to provide required fire
flow.
4. Fire protection water plans are required for all projects that must extend the existing
water supply to or onto the site. Building permits will not be issued until public
fire protection water plans are approved.
5. On all site plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within
600-feet of the proposed project site.
FSC-3 Prerequisite for submittal of Overhead Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
1. Prior to submitting plans for an overhead automatic fire sprinkler system, the
applicant shall submit plans, specifications and calculations for the fire sprinkler
system underground supply piping. Approval of the underground supply piping
system must be obtained prior to submitting the overhead fire sprinkler system
plans.
FSC-4 Requirements for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Automatic fire sprinklers shall be installed in buildings as required by the2007 California
Fire Code and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance FD46 and/or
any other applicable standards require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system to
be installed.
FSC-5 Fire Alarm System & Sprinkler Monitoring
1. The 2007 California Building Code, the RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard, Ordinance
FD46 and/or the 2007 California Fire Code require most fire sprinkler systems to be
monitoring .by Central Station sprinkler monitoring system. A manual and or
automatic fire alarm system fire may also be required based on the use and
occupancy of the building. Plan check approval and a building permit are required
prior to the installation of a fire alarm or a sprinkler monitoring system. Plans and
specifications shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services in accordance with
RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard.
FSC-6 Fire District Site Access
Fire District access roadways include public roads, streets and highways, as well as
private roads, streets drive aisles and/or designated fire lanes. Please reference the
RCFPD Fire Department Access Roadways Standard.
1. Location of Access: All portions of the structures 15t 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%.
i. Support a minimum load of 70,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW).
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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.
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b. A minimum of one ladder point with a fixed ladder shall be provided in buildings
with construction features, or high parapets that inhibit roof access.
c. The number of ladder points may be required to be increased, depending on
the building size and configuration.
d. Regardless of the parapet height or construction features the approved ladder
point shall be identified in accordance to the roof access standard.
e. Where the entire roof access is restricted by high parapet walls or other
obstructions, a permanently mounted access ladder is required.
f. Multiple access ladders may be required for larger buildings.
g. Ladder construction must be in accordance with the RCFPD Roof Access
Standard Appendix A.
h. A site. plan showing the locations of the roof ladder shall be submitted during
plan check.
i. Ladder points shall face a fire access roadway(s).
FSC-10 Occupancy and Hazard Control Permits
Listed are those Fire Code permits commonly associated with the business operations
and/or building construction. Plan check submittal is required with the permit
application for approval of the permit; field inspection is required prior to permit
issuance. General Use Permit shall be required for any activity or operation not
specifically described below, which in the judgment of the Fire Chief is likely to produce
conditions that may be hazardous to life or property.
• Application of Flammable Finishes
• Motor Vehicle Fuel-Dispensing Operation
• Battery Systems
• Ovens
• Compressed Gases
• Cryogenics.
• Radioactive Materials
• Dust-Producing Processes and Operations
• Refrigeration Systems
• Repair Garages .
• Flammable and Combustible Liquids
• Hazardous Materials
• Tents, Canopies and/or Air Supported Structures
• Liquefied Petroleum Gases
• Welding and Cutting Operations
FSC-11 Hazardous Materials — Submittal to the County of San Bernardino
The San Bernardino County Fire Department shall review your Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan for compliance with minimum standards. Contact the
San Bernardino County Fire, Hazardous Materials Division at (909) 387-4631 for forms
and assistance. The County Fire Department is the Cal/EPA Certified Unified Program
Agency (CUPA) for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. If the facility is a NEW business, a Certificate of Occupancy issued by Building &
Safety will not be finalized until the San Bernardino County Fire Department reviews
your Business Emergency/Contingency Plan. California Government Code, Section
65850.2 prohibits the City from issuing a final Certificate of Occupancy unless the
applicant has met or is meeting specific hazardous materials disclosure
requirements. A Risk Management Program (RMP) may also be required if
regulation substances are to be used or stored at the new facility.
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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) working days, if requested by the
owner.
FSC-12 Hazardous Materials - Submittal to Fire Construction Services
Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction of buildings and/or the
installation of equipment designed to store, use or dispense hazardous materials in
accordance with the 2007California Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical
Codes, RCFPD Ordinances FD46 and other implemented and/or adopted standards.
FSC-13 Alternate Method Application
Fire Construction Services staff and the Fire Marshal will review all requests for
alternate method, when submitted. The request must be submitted on the Fire District
"Application for Alternate Method" form along with supporting documents and payment
of the $92 review fee.
Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard Conditions
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS — Please complete the following
prior to the issuance of any building permits:
1. Private Water Supply (Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit construction
plans, specifications, flow test data and calculations for the private water main
system for review and approval by the Fire District. Plans and installation shall
comply with Fire District Standards. Approval of the on-site (private) fire
underground and water plans is required prior to any building permit issuance for
any structure on the site. Private on-site combination domestic and fire supply
system must be designed in accordance with RCFPD Standards. The Building &
Safety Division and Fire Construction Services will perform plan checks and
inspections.
All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to
delivering any combustible framing materials to the site. Fire construction Services
will inspect the installation, witness hydrant flushing and grant a clearance before
lumber is dropped.
2. Public Water Supply (Domestic/Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit a plan
showing the locations of all new public fire hydrants for the review and approval by
the Fire District and CCWD. On the plan, show all existing fire hydrants within a
600-foot radius of the project. Please reference the RCFPD Water Plan Submittal
Procedure Standard.
All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to
delivering any combustible framing materials to the site. CCWD personnel shall
inspect the installation and witness the hydrant flushing. Fire Construction Services
shall inspect the site after acceptance of the public water system by CCWD. Fire
Construction Services must grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
3. Construction Access: The access roads must be paved in accordance with all the
requirements of the RCFPD Fire Lane Standard. All temporary utilities over access
roads must be installed at least 14' 6" above the finished surface of the road.
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4. Fire Flow: A current fire flow letter from CCWD must be received. The applicant is
responsible for obtaining the fire flow information from CCWD and submitting the
letter to Fire Construction Services.
PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF TEMPORARY POWER
The building construction must be substantially completed in accordance with Fire
Construction Services' "Temporary Power Release Checklist and Procedures".
PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF TEMPORARY POWER
The building construction must be substantially completed in accordance with Fire
Construction Services' "Temporary Power Release Checklist and Procedures".
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION — Please complete the following:
1. Hydrant Markers: All fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective pavement marker
indicating the fire hydrant location on the street or driveway in accordance with the
City of Rancho Cucamonga Engineering Standard Plan 134, "Installation of
Reflective Hydrant Markers". On private property, the markers shall be installed at
the centerline of the fire access road, at each hydrant location.
2. Private Fire Hydrants: For the purpose of final acceptance, a licensed sprinkler
contractor, in the presence of Fire Construction Services, shall conduct a test of the
most hydraulically remote on-site fire hydrants. The underground fire line
contractor, developer and/or owner are responsible for hiring the company to
perform the test. A final test report shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services
verifying the fire flow available. The fire flow available must meet or exceed the
required fire flow in accordance with the California Fire Code.
3. Fire Sprinkler System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
sprinkler system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
4. Fire Sprinkler Monitoring: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the
fire sprinkler monitoring system must be tested and accepted by Fire Construction
Services. The fire sprinkler monitoring system shall be installed, tested and
operational immediately following the completion of the fire sprinkler system
(subject to the release of power).
5. Fire Suppression Systems and/or other special hazard protection systems shall
be inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services before occupancy
is granted and/or equipment is placed in service.
6. Fire Alarm System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire
alarm system shall be installed, inspected, tested and accepted by Fire
Construction Services.
7. Access Control Gates: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy,
vehicular gates must be inspected, tested and accepted in accordance with RCFPD
Standards 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.
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9. Address: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, industrial 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 '/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.
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