HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-38 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 09-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
DRC2009-00586, LOCATED IN THE VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(0-2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED AT THE WEST SIDE OF
HELLMAN AVENUE AT RANCHO STREET;AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF—APN: 1061-621-03.
A. Recitals.
1. Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District filed an application for the issuance of Conditional
Use Permit DRC2009-00586, 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 the application and concluded said hearing on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of
this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced
public hearing on October 14, 2009, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony,
this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to the property located on the west side of Hellman Avenue at the
intersection of Rancho Street, with a street frontage of 145 feet and lot depth of 372 feet and which is
presently vacant; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is Single-Family Residential and zoned Very Low
Residential(0-2 dwelling units per acre); to the south is vacant and Single-Family Residential and zoned Very
Low Residential (0-2 dwelling units per acre); to the east is Single-Family Residential and zoned Very Low
Residential (0-2 dwelling units per acre); and to the west is Vacant and zoned Flood Control;
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced
public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2 above,this Commission
hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the Development
Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located.
b. The proposed use,together with the conditions applicable thereto,will not be detrimental to
the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
C. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code.
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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.
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) No external public address system shall be allowed. Personnel shall be
equipped with personal paging and communication devises.
Engineering Department
1) Process a Lot Line Adjustment, prior to issuance of building permits.
2) Install curb and gutter, asphalt pavement, sidewalk,access ramps, street lights
and street trees on Hellman Avenue for entire length of the parcel frontage prior
to the lot line adjustment.
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a) Widen the west side of Hellman Avenue by 9 feet.
b) Protect the existing R26 "No Parking" signs, or replace as required..
c) Revise the traffic signing and striping as required.
d) The street trees south of Street"A" can be deferred until development.
e) Because of the utility installation and City capital improvement project of
Hellman Avenue, limit of street reconstruction will be determined during
plan check.
3) Construct Street "A"full width.
a) Rights-of-way shall be dedicated priorto the issuance of building permits.
b) The high point for the new cul-de-sac shall create a water barrier to
Q100 flows in Hellman Avenue.
c) The parkway on the south side shall be graded at 2 percent toward the
street. Street trees can be deferred until development of the adjacent
property.
4) An in-lieu fee as contribution to the future under grounding of the existing
overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical, except for the 66 kV
electrical)on the opposite side of Hellman 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.
Grading and Drainage
1) Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the 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. 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.
2) 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.
3) 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.
4) 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
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Grading and Drainage Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and wet signed by a
California licensed Civil Engineer.
5) 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.
6) If a Rough Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit are submitted to the Building and
Safety Official for review, that plan shall be a separate plan/permit from Precise
Grading and Drainage Plan/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 acquire any required off-site
drainage easements prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
9) It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site
drainage acceptance letter(s)from adjacent downstream property owner(s)or
discharge flows in a natural condition(concentrated flows are not accepted)and
shall provide the Building and Safety Official a drainage study showing the
proposed flows do not exceed the existing flows prior to the issuance of a
grading permit.
10) 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 perimeter wall(s) to be constructed off-set from the
property line.
11) 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.
12) All slopes shall be a minimum 2-foot off-set from the public right-of-way or
adjacent private property.
13) Private sewer, water and storm drain improvements will be designed per the
latest adopted California Plumbing Code.
14) The maximum parking stall gradient is 5 percent. Accessibility parking stall
grades shall be constructed per the current adopted California Building Code.
15) 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.
16) The final grading and drainage plan shall show existing topography a minimum
of 100 feet beyond project boundary.
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17) The applicant shall provide a grading agreement and grading bond for all 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.
18) The precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the format provided in the
City of Rancho Cucamonga handout"Information for Grading Plans and Permit."
19) If underground injection wells are proposed as a WQMP BMP device, 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.
20) 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 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.
21) 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.
22) The applicant shall use volume based water treatment systems meeting the
requirements of the State Water Construction Permit and as presented in the
draft Water Quality Management Plan dated July 1, 2009.
23) Prior to the issuance of a grading permit the City of Rancho Cucamonga's
"Memorandum of Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan"shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Building Official and recorded with the
County Recorder's Office.
WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
1) A Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) was submitted with this Grading
Committee submittal package to the Building and Safety Official for review. The
WQMP will need to be completed prior to issuance of a grading permit.
2) A WDID number must be provided prior to final approval of the WQMP and
issuance of the grading permit.
3) The Water Quality Management Plan prepared by Dan Guerra & Associates
dated August 3, 2009 (revised) has been reviewed and deemed "Substantially
Complete"dated August 18, 2009.The following corrections are required prior to
the final approval of the WQMP:
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Pae Section Item
Cover The engineer of record must wet sign and seal the document
A-8 1.2 Please include the "DRC" number in this section when it is available.
Documentation was provided showing that the W DID number has been applied
for.
A-9 1.3 A reference is made that the City of Rancho Cucamonga's"Memorandum of
Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" is not required. Upon
discussing this issue with the Engineering — Environmental Division, the
Engineering Department will require this document to be completed and
recorded.
A-13 3.1.1 This section refers to BMP's such as"generous pervious facilities", which are
not shown on the conceptual grading and drainage plan, or the WQMP BMP
exhibit.Please show these items on both the conceptual grading and drainage
Ian and a se arate BMP exhibit attached to the WQMP document.
A-13 3.1.1 This section refers to BMP's such as "Grass drainage swales have been
utilized",which are not shown on the conceptual grading and drainage plan,or
the WQMP BMP exhibit. Please show these items on both the conceptual
grading and drainage plan and a separate BMP exhibit attached to the WQMP
document.
A-15 3.1.1 This section refers to BMP's such as "A hydrodynamic separator", which are
not shown on the conceptual grading and drainage plan, or the WQMP BMP
exhibit. Please show these items on both the conceptual grading and drainage
Ian and a separate BMP exhibit attached to the WQMP document.
A-16 3.1.2 This section has a check box marked"YES"and refers to BMP's such as"First
flush captured in street catch basins and discharged to adjacent vegetated
swales or gravel shoulder",which are not shown on the conceptual grading and
drainage plan, or the WQMP BMP exhibit. Please show these items on both
the conceptual grading and drainage plan and a separate BMP exhibit attached
to the WQMP document.
A-16 3.1.2 The last box on the page reads "Descirbe actions taken or justification /
alternative". Please describe the discharging of the catch basins to a
ve etative swale or the gravel shoulder.
A-17 3.1.2 A detention basin is described on the conceptual grading and drainage plan.
However, the WQMP document does not list/describe a detention basin as a
BMP. Please clarify these referenced documents.
A-26 3.4.1 Please complete this section including the calculations for the flow-based
design criteria.
A-26 3.4.2 Please complete this section including the calculations for the volume-based
design criteria.
5 Section 5 is missing. Please complete.
6 Section 6 is missing. Please complete.
6 Please use the City of Rancho Cucamonga "Memorandum of Storm Water
Quality Management Plan Agreement".A copy may be obtained at the Building
and Safety front counter.
A-32 Exhibit A for the legal description is missing.
A-32 Exhibit B for the ma /illustration is missing
Please provide a WQMP BMP exhibit within the document.
Please provide the educational materials within the document.
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Building and Safety Department
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL STANDARD CONDITIONS
NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAYVOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE
ADDITIONAL REVIEW (S).
A) 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 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, sewerorseptic system location,
fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air conditioning; and
g) Planning Department Project Number (DRC2009-00586) clearly
identified on the outside of all plans.
2) Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation
calculations, and a soils report. Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet"
signature are required prior to plan check submittal.
3) Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers'
Compensation coverage to the City prior to permit issuance.
4) Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
5) Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of
Occupancy issued by the Building and Safety Division.
B) Site Development:
1) Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction.
All plans shall be marked with the project file number(DRC2009-00586).
The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted California Codes, and
all other applicable codes, ordinances,and regulations in effect at the time
of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety Department for
availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
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2) Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial
development project or major addition, the applicant shall pay
development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but are
not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee,
Transportation Development Fee, Permit and Plan Check Fees, and
School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to
the Building and Safety Department prior to permit issuance.
3) The Building and Safety Official shall provide the street addresses 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
Division's public counter).
C) New Structures:
1) Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC)for property
line clearances considering use, area, and fire-resistive construction.
2) The construction materials must complywith the requirements of the 2007
CBC Chapter 7A.
3) Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required
occupancy separations.
4) Provide draft stops in attic areas.
5) Exteriorwalls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance
with CBC.
6) Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC.
7) Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements
may be needed.
Environmental Mitigation
CUL-01 In the event an archaeological or paleontological resource is uncovered
during the course of project-related grading or construction,ground-disturbing activities
in the vicinity of the find shall cease until the nature and extent of the find can be
evaluated by a qualified archaeologist or paleontologist(as determined by the City).Any
such resource uncovered during the course of project-related grading or construction
shall be recorded and/or removed per applicable City and/or State regulations.
GEO-01 A site-specific geotechnical and soils investigation shall be submitted to the
City for review and approval prior to the issuance of grading permits for the proposed
fire station. The investigation shall be prepared by qualified (licensed) engineering
geologists and soils engineers and shall address the existing geotechnical/soils
condition of the site, suitability of imported soil, development limitations, the limits of
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soil compaction, and recommendations for the design and construction of structures
and facilities. The geotechnical/soils investigation shall include(but not be limited to)
analysis of the following issues: ground shaking, slope stability, subsidence,
expansive soils, and erosion. The design and construction of all structures and
facilities within the project limits shall be in accordance with the regulations and
recommendations identified in the Uniform Building Code, by the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, and/or in a site-specific geotechnical/soils investigation that would be
prepared for the proposed project.
GEO-02 Prior to the issuance of building permits,the project proponent shall submit
to and receive from the City, an approved design and construction plan for the on-site
septic system and appropriate percolation tests for the on-site septic system. This
plan shall provide evidence that the design and construction of the on-site septic
system adheres to standards and requirements detailed in the Uniform Plumbing
Code(UPC), the San Bernardino County Environmental Health Standards;Santa Ana
Regional Water Quality Control Board Permit(s); and/or other design requirements
established by the City.
HAZ-01 Prior to the issuance of building permits,the project proponent shall submit
detailed plans that comply with the most current AST engineering standards as well as
all local, State, and Federal regulations to the City for review and approval.
Implementation of these requirements includes (but may not be limited to) the
following components:
• Installation of the AST by a qualified licensed contractor.
• Secondary containment for all AST tanks.
• Double-wall vent and vapor lines with crash protection post for vent risers.
Overfill prevention equipment.
• A Pressure Line Leak Detector(PLLD)to be installed within the fuel system and
the use of visual and audible alarms would prevent UST overfill.
• Positive shut down if either the primary or secondary containment tank walls are
compromised; a sensor would shut off the entire product delivery system.
Emergency shut-off systems.
Phase II vapor recovery system for the fueling nozzles.
Testing and monitoring including manual inspection of the AST system.
HAZ-02 Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall prepare and
submit a project-specific Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP)to the City for
approval. The HMBP shall include, but shall not be limited to, the above-ground
storage tank, related hazardous materials, hazardous wastes, and spillage. The
HMBP shall include a Hazardous Materials Inventory (HMI) of hazardous materials
stored or handled at the facility as well as Release Response Plan (RRP) for
hazardous material emergencies. A copy of the HMBP shall be maintained and be
made available for review at the proposed project site.
HAZ-03 Prior to the issuance of building permits,the project proponent shall prepare
and submit a Spill and Emergency Response Plan(SERP)to the City for approval.The
SERP shall consider fire response, absorbents for surface leaks, methods, and
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schedule for removal of fuel from leaking primary containers, and reporting of a release
to the underlying soils or drainage channels. A copy of the SERP shall be maintained
and be made available for review at the proposed project site.
NOISE-01 Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the project building contractor
shall provide to the City Planning Department and receive approval of site plans,
which include a 6-foot-high concrete block wall along the project's north, west, and
south boundaries. The 6-foot-high concrete block wall shall meet all requirements as
determined by the City's Planning Department.
NOISE-02 Prior to building occupancy, the project applicant shall install internal and
external warning lights instead of audible station alarms. They shall be placed in
appropriate places (as agreed upon by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection
District and the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Department) as well as inside
the fire station.
NOISE-03 Prior to the issuance of grading permits,the project applicant shall provide
to the City Planning Department and receive approval of site plans,which include an
enclosure surrounding the generator which meets City planning requirements and
attenuates sounds levels by 6 dBA.
NOISE-04 Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits, the project applicant shall
provide evidence to the City Planning Department that routine generator testing shall
only occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
NOISE-05 During all site excavation and grading on the project site, the project
contractors shall equip all construction equipment, fixed or mobile, with properly
operating and maintained mufflers consistent with manufacturers' standards.
NOISE-06 The project contractor shall place all stationary construction equipment so
that emitted noise is directed away from sensitive receptors nearest the project site.
NOISE-07 The construction contractor shall locate equipment staging in areas that .
would create the greatest distance between construction-related noise sources and
the nearest noise-sensitive receptors during all project construction.
NOISE-08 During all project site construction,the construction contractor shall adhere
to the City's standards, which includes limiting construction activities to the hours of
6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. No construction activities shall
occur outside of these hours or on Sundays and national holidays.
NOISE-09 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 his or her 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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TRAN-01 Prior to the commencement of operations at the proposed fire station, the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District shall install and maintain signs on the trails in
the project area to alert riders of the potential for the departure of a fire engine from the
station. The sign shall include text explaining that emergency vehicles would be departing
the site, with possible sirens and lights. Signs shall be posted along each trail in the area
between Hillside Avenue to the north, Wilson Avenue to the south, Beryl Avenue to the
west and Hellman Avenue to the east,and along the trail east of Hellman Avenue that is a
continuation of the trail adjacent to the southern project boundary and should be visible to
riders within 250 feet of the station boundary or at a distance that results in a more
effective advanced warning.
TRAN-02 Prior to the commencement of operations at the proposed fire station, the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District shall offer sensitivity training sessions to train
horses to become accustomed to fire engine sirens. The Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District shall, at a minimum, provide two training sessions prior to the
commencement of operations at the proposed fire station. After commencement of
operations at the fire station, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District shall offer
additional sensitivity training at least once a year, every year.
TRAN-03 The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District shall post notice of daily siren
tests, including siren test times and duration,at the entrance to each equestrian trail in the
area between Hillside Avenue to the north, Wilson Avenue to the south, Beryl Avenue to
the west and Hellman Avenue to the east, and along the trail east of Hellman Avenue that
is a continuation of the trail adjacent to the southern project boundary. In the eventthat the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District is unable to conduct the daily siren test at the
posted time, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District shall conduct the test at an
off-site location.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2009.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Richard B. Fletcher, Chairman
ATTEST:
Ja s R. Troyer, AICP, Secret ry
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#: DRC2009-00586
SUBJECT: HELLMAN AVENUE FIRE STATION 177
APPLICANT: RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
LOCATION: WEST SIDE OF HELLMAN AVENUE AT RANCHO STREET—APN: 1061-621-03
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. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 09-38, 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.
2. 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, 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, and the
Development Code regulations.
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2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. A detailed on-site lighting plan,including a photometric diagram,shall be reviewed and approved
by the Planning Director and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of building
permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height,and method of shielding so
as not to adversely affect adjacent properties.
7. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be
located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete
or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. For
single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
8. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all
lots for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department approval; including, but not
limited to, public notice requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community
concerns, hours of construction activity, dust control measures, and security fencing.
9. 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.
10. Access gates to the rear yards shall be constructed from a material more durable than wood
gates. Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, wrought iron and PVC.
11. Return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.
D. Building Design
1. For all residential development,provide conduit from each unit/lot and a pull box to connect to the
street. Provide interior structured wiring for each house/building with minimum Category 5
copper wire, Radio Grade 6 coaxial cable, and a central distribution panel, prior to release of
occupancy (fiber-to-the building, FTTB). Plans shall be submitted for Planning Director and
Building Official review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
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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 spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles,entrances,
and exits shall be striped per City standards.
F. Trip Reduction
1. Category 5 telephone cable or fiber optic cable shall be provided for office buildings and other
non-residential development.
G. 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. Within parking lots,trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking
stalls.
3. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one
tree per 30 linear feet of building.
4. Special landscape features such as mounding,alluvial rock,specimen size trees,and intensified
landscaping, is required along Hellman Avenue.
5. 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.
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)
STANDARD CONDITIONS ARE NOTED IN THE RESOLUTION.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT,(909)477-2740,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
H. 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.
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3. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on the
final map.
I. 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 energysources 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& A.C. Side- DrivehLigdhts
Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Trees Trail Island Trail Other
Hellman Avenue X X X X (e)
Rancho Street X XXXX
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. (e) Access ramps.
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.
C. Pavement striping, marking,traffic signing,street name signing,traffic signal conduit,and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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
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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.
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 city.
Hellman Avenue Geijera parviflora Australian Willow 5' 20' O.C. 15 Gal
Rancho Street Cinnamomum Camphor Tree 8' 30' O.C. 15 Gal
Camphora
Note: The project is within the high fire hazard area. Spacing subject to City Fire Protection
District Review.
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.
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J. Drainage and Flood Control
1. The project(or portions thereof)is located within a Flood Hazard Zone;therefore,flood protection
measures shall be provided as certified by a registered Civil Engineer and approved by the City
Engineer.
2. It shall be the developer's responsibility to have the current FIRM Zone A designation
removed from the project area. The developer shall provide drainage and/or flood protection
facilities sufficient to obtain a Zone "X"designation. The developer's engineer shall prepare all
necessary reports, plans, and hydrologic/hydraulic calculations. A Conditional Letter of Map
Revision (CLOMR) shall be obtained from FEMA prior to final map approval or issuance of
building permits, whichever occurs first. A Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) shall be issued by
FEMA prior to occupancy or improvement acceptance, whichever occurs first.
3. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map
approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall
be installed as required by the City Engineer.
4. Adequate provisions shall be made for acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the
property from adjacent areas.
5. A permit from the San Bernardino County Flood Control District is required for work within its
right-of-way.
6. Trees are prohibited within 5 feet of the outside diameter of any public storm drain pipe measured
from the outer edge of a mature tree trunk.
7. Public storm drain easements shall be graded to convey overflows in the event of a blockage in a
sump catch basin on the public street, and provisions made to pass through walls.
K. 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
in the case of subdivision or prior to the issuance of permits in the case of all other residential
projects.
L. General Requirements and Approvals
1. Permits shall be obtained from the following agencies for work within their right of-way:
San Bernardino County Flood Control District.
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.
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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
i District
Fire Construction Services
STANDARD CONDITIONS
August 6, 2009
RCFPD
Fire Station
Hellman Ave. at Rancho Dr.
DRC2009-00586
The site is located in the city's designated VHFHSZ. The development of the site must be in
accordance with the RCFPD Standard 47-1 and all the reference documents adopted by RCFPD
Ordinance FD46. The landscape design must observe the planting densities, irrigation, spacing,
clearance, and species regulations. The exterior materials of the station must meet the ignition
resistance and non-combustible requirements of the 2007 CBC Chapter 7A. Exterior above ground
tanks and generator shall be protected from exposure.
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 htto://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
1500 gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of 20-pounds per square inch. This
flow reflects a 50-percent reduction for the installation of an approved automatic fire sprinkler
system in accordance with NFPA 13 with central station monitoring. This requirement is made
in accordance with the California Fire Code Appendix, 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 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.
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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%.
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:
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a. Prior to the fabrication and installation of the gates, plans are required to be submitted to
Fire Construction Services (FCS) for approval. Upon the completion of the installation and
before placing the gates in service, inspection and final acceptance must be requested
from FCS.
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. The lock must be purchased at the
Fire Administration 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: Approved FD access must be clearly noted on the site
plan.
9. Roof Access: There shall be a means of fire department access from the exterior walls of the
buildings on to the roofs of all commercial, industrial and multi-family residential structures with
roofs less than 75' above the level of the fire access road.
a. This access must be reachable by either fire department ground ladders or by an aerial
ladder.
b. A minimum of one ladder point with a fixed ladder shall be provided in buildings with
construction features, or high parapets that inhibit roof access.
c. The number of ladder points may be required to be increased, depending on the building
size and configuration.
d. Regardless of the parapet height or construction features the approved ladder point shall
be identified in accordance to the roof access standard.
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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.
• Compressed Gases
• Public Assembly
• Repair Garages
• Tents, Canopies and/or Air Supported Structures
FSC-12 Hazardous Materials- Submittal to Fire Construction Services
Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction of buildings and/or the installation.of
equipment designed to store, use or dispense hazardous materials in accordance with the 2007
California Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Codes, RCFPD Ordinances FD46and
other implemented and/or adopted standards.
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.
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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.
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).
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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. 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.
7. Fire Access Roadways: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire access
roadways must be installed in accordance with the approved plans and acceptable to Fire
Construction Services.
The CC&R's, the reciprocal agreement and/or other approved documents shall be recorded
and contain an approved fire access roadway map with provisions that prohibit parking, specify
the method of enforcement and identifies who is responsible for the required annual inspections
and the maintenance of all required fire access roadways.
8. Address: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, commercial/industrial buildings
shall post the address in accordance to the appropriate RCFPD addressing Standard.
9. Hazardous Materials: The applicant must obtain inspection and acceptance by Fire
Construction Services.
10. 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.
11. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a 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.
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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.: DRC2009-00586 AND DRC2009-00720
Public Review Period Closes: October 14, 2009
Project Name: Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, Fire Station 177
Project Applicant: Mike Bell, Fire Chief
Project Location (also see attached map): Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,
Fire Station 177, located on the west side of Hellman Avenue at the intersection of Rancho Street-
APN: 1061-621-03.
Project Description: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
DRC2009-00586 - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT - A
REQUEST TO OPERATE A 6,000 SQUARE FOOT FIRE STATION ON APPROXIMATELY 1.1
ACRE OF THE SUBJECT SITE. STAFF HAS PREPARED A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS FOR CONSIDERATION.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT\DESIGN REVIEW DRC2009-00720 -
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT- A REQUEST FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A STORY 6,000 SQUARE FOOT FIRE STATION ON APPROXIMATELY 1.1
ACRES OF THE SUBJECT SITE, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF HELLMAN AVENUE AT
THE INTERSECTION OF RANCHO STREET - APN:1061-621-03. RELATED FILE:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2009-00586. STAFF HAS PREPARED A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS FOR CONSIDERATION
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.
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
DRC2009-00586 AND DRC2009-00720
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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.
October 14, 2009
Date of Determination Adopted By