HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-60 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 10-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE
TRACT SUBTT18782, A REQUEST TO CREATE A TRACT MAP FOR
CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES FOR AN 11.15-ACRE SITE WITHIN THE HIGH
RESIDENTIAL (H) (24-31 D/U PER ACRE) DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT OF THE
TERRA VISTA COMMUNITY PLAN LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
CHURCH STREET BETWEEN ELM AVENUE, SPRUCE AVENUE, AND TOWN
CENTER DRIVE AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF . —
APN: 1077-422-21, 22 AND 25.
A. Recitals.
1. Lewis Apartment Communities filed an application for the approval of Tentative Tract
SUBTT18782, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Tentative Tract request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 8th day of December 2010, 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 December 8, 2010, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to an 11.15-acre vacant project site located on the south side of
Church Street between Elm Avenue, Spruce Avenue, and Town Center Drive; and
b. The site is bounded by a multi-family development to the north, the Terra Vista Town
Center commercial center to the south and east and offices to the west. The site slopes from north to
south and is covered with non-native grasses, which are routinely disced for weed control. There are no
unique features, nor any existing structures or trees on the site; and
C. The application is to subdivide approximately 11.15 acres of land for condominium
purposes; and
d. The proposed subdivision is related to Development Review DRC2010-00361; and
e. The land use designation for the site is High Residential (H), which has a density range
of 24 to 31 units per acre. The Terra Vista Community Plan permits the site to be developed at the
Medium High (MH) density range (14 to 24 units per acre) with the approval of the Design Review
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Committee, Planning Commission, and City Council. The proposed density is approximately 17.45 units
per acre; and
f. The reduction in density from High Residential (H) to Medium High Residential (MH) will
not preclude the City from meeting its regional housing needs as outlined in the Regional Housing Needs
Assessment (RHNA) and incorporated into the Housing Element of the General Plan. The City has been
allocated a RHNA construction goal of 1,282 units for the planning period of 2006 through 2014. Since
2006, the City has achieved a significant portion of its RHNA goal and the Housing Element has
identified sufficient remaining vacant land to fully meet the 1,282 unit goal, even when taking into
account the reduction in density on the project site.
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 project is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code, and any
applicable specific plans; and
b. The proposed design or improvements are consistent with the General Plan,
Development Code, and any applicable specific plans; and
C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed; and
d. The design of the project is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage and
avoidable injury to humans and wildlife or their habitat; and
e. The project is not likely to cause serious public health problems; and
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the application, together with all written
and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the Planning Commission
finds that no subsequent or supplemental environmental document is required pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in connection with the review and approval of this application based
upon the following findings and determinations:
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's local
CEQA Guidelines, City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the project.
Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the imposition of
mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant
effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared.
Thereafter, City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the
Mitigated Negative Declaration.
b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all
comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record before
it, finds: (i) that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii) that,
based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have
a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds that the Mitigated
Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning Commission.
Based on these findings, the Planning Commission hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
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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 recommends to the City Council approval of 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 a subdivision of 11.15 acres of land for condominium purposes
for a site located on the south side of Church Street between Elm Avenue,
Spruce Avenue, and Town Center Drive -APN: 1077-422-21, 22 and 25.
2) The approval of SUBTT18782 is subject to approval by the City Council of
the reduction in the project density from High (24 to 31 units per acre) to
Medium High (14 to 24 units per acre), approval of Development Review
DRC2010-00361 and Minor Exception DRC2010-00721.
Engineering Department
1) Church Street improvements to be in accordance with City "Secondary
Arterial" standards as required and including:
a) Protect existing curb and gutter, or repair as required.
b) Provide sidewalk, street trees, and drive approach, as required.
c) Proposed gated entrance is to be in accordance with the City's
"Residential Project Gated Entrance Design Guide" standard.
d) Protect existing traffic striping and signage, including R26(s) "No
Stopping Anytime" signs.
e) Protect existing Traffic Signal equipment at Church Street, or repair as
required,
f) Provide a Class 2-foot wide bike lane along Church Street frontage, as
required.
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g) Verify existing access ramps at the southwest corner of Church Street
and Spruce Avenue and at the southeast corner of Church Street and
Elm Avenue for conformance to ADA requirements and to City Std.
102. Otherwise reconstruct access ramps to current City Std.100-B and
102 and have a surface applied truncated dome detectable warning
surface as supplied by ADA Solutions, Inc. or approved equal.
h) Provide for a future 'Bus Stop" at the southeast corner of Church Street
and Elm Avenue,
2) Spruce Avenue improvements to be in accordance with City "Secondary
Arterial' standards as required and including:
a) Protect existing curb and gutter, or repair as required.
b) Provide sidewalk and street trees, as required.
c) Provide dual access ramps at the northwest corner of Spruce Avenue
and Town Center Drive per City Std. 102.
d) Provide 9500 Lumens HPSV street light as required.
e) Protect existing traffic striping and signage, including R26(s)
"No Stopping Anytime" signs.
f) Protect existing traffic signal equipment at Spruce Avenue and
Church Street and at Town Center Drive, or repair as required.
3) Elm Avenue improvements to be in accordance with City "Collector Street'
standards as required and including:
a) Protect existing curb and gutter, or repair as required.
b) Provide sidewalk and street trees, as required.
c) Protect existing traffic striping and signage, including R26(s) "No
Stopping Anytime" signs.
d) Protect existing traffic signal equipment at Elm Avenue and Church
Street, or repair as required.
4) Town Center Drive improvements to be in accordance with City "Secondary
Arterial' standards as required and including:
a) Protect existing curb and gutter, or repair as required.
b) Provide sidewalk and street trees, as required.
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c) Provide dual access ramps at the northeast corner of Town Center
Drive and Elm Avenue per City Std. 102.
d) Protect existing traffic striping and signage, including R26(s)
"No Stopping Anytime" signs.
5) Intersections of Elm Avenue and Church Street and Elm Avenue and
Town Center Drive must comply with the Terra Vista Community Plan Street
Intersections with Greenway and Trails, Figure IV-41.
6) The Emergency accesses on Town Center Drive shall have a limited access
curb per City Standard 105-C. The construction material to be installed
within the parkway shall be determined during plan check.
7) Modify Dwg.1342-D Sheet 5 of 11 to show new private storm drain
connection.
8) Sufficient off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with City Code
Section 17.12.020 D.
9) Provide pedestrian crossing at Elm Avenue and Church Street and
Elm Avenue and Town Center Drive in accordance with the Terra Vista
Specific Plan Figure IV-32 and Figure IV-42.
Building and Safety Department
1) 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.
2) Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall obtain a Waste
Discharge Identification Number (WDID).
3) A grading bond will be required to be submitted to the Building and Safety
Official for review and approval prior to issuance of a grading permit.
Environmental Mitigation
Air Quality
1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition
so as to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall ensure that all
construction equipment is being properly serviced and maintained as per
manufacturers' specifications. Maintenance records shall be available at the
construction site for City verification.
2) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the developer shall submit
construction plans to City denoting the proposed schedule and projected
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equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide evidence that low
emission mobile construction equipment will be utilized, or that their use was
investigated and found to be infeasible for the project. Contractors shall also
conform to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air
Quality Management District (SCAQMD) as well as City Planning Staff.
3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in
SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or
high-volume, low-pressure spray.
4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD
Rule 1108.
5) All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403.
Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through seeding and
watering.
• Revegetate disturbed areas as quickly as possible.
• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads.
• Pave, water, or chemically stabilize all on-site roads as soon as
feasible.
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to erosion
over extended periods of time.
• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed excavated soil
during and after the end of work periods.
• Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local
ordinances and use sound engineering practices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is
carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a result of
hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of
construction.
• Sweep all streets once per day if visible soil materials are carried to
adjacent streets (recommend water sweepers with reclaimed water).
• Install wheel washer where vehicles enter and exit unpaved roads onto
paved roads, or wash trucks and any equipment leaving the site.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e., wind speeds
exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with Rule 403 requirements.
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• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks or
cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means.
• Cover all trucks hauling dirt, sand, sand, soil or other loose materials, or
maintain at least 0.6 m (2 feet) of freeboard (vertical space between the
top of the load and top of the trailer) in accordance with the
requirements of California Vehicle Code (CVC) section 23114.
• Pave construction access roads at least 30 m (100 feet) onto the site
from the main road.
• Reduce traffic speeds on al unpaved roads to 15 mph or less.
6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved
by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB]) at least
twice daily to reduce Particulate Matter (PM10) emissions, in accordance with
SCAQMD Rule 403.
7) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be
applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or
more to reduce PM10 emissions.
8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative
fuel-powered equipment where feasible.
9) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction grading plans
include a statement that all construction equipment will be tuned and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
10) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading plans
include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
During smog season (May through October), the overall length of the
construction period will be extended; thereby decreasing the size of the area
prepared each day to minimize vehicles and equipment operating at the
same time.
11) All trucks shall not idle continuously for more than 5 minutes at any one time.
12) The construction contractor should time the construction activities so as to
not interfere with peak-hour traffic and minimize obstruction of through traffic
lanes adjacent to the site; if necessary, a flag person shall be retained to
maintain safety adjacent to existing roadways.
13) Provide adequate ingress and egress at all entrances to public facilities to
minimize vehicle idling at curbsides.
14) Provide preferential parking to high occupancy vehicles and shuttle services.
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15) Improve thermal integrity of the buildings and reduce thermal load with
automated time clocks or occupant sensors.
16) Landscape with native and/or drought-resistant species to reduce water
consumption and to provide passive solar benefits.
17) Provide a landscape and development plan for the project that takes
advantage of shade, prevailing winds and drought tolerant landscaping.
18) Provide lighter color roofing and road materials and tree planning programs
to comply with the AQMP Miscellaneous Sources MSC-01 measure.
19) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate
high-efficiency/low-polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water
heaters.
20) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate
thermal pane windows and weather-stripping.
21) Install efficient lighting and lighting control systems.
22) Install light colored cool pavements.
23) Install solar or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for outdoor lighting.
24) Devise a comprehensive water conservation strategy appropriate for the
project and location. The strategy may include the following, plus other
innovative measures that might be appropriate:
• Create water-efficient landscapes with the development; and
• Install water-efficient irrigation systems and devises, such as soil
moisture-based irrigation controls; and
• Use reclaimed water for landscape irrigation within the project. Install
the infrastructure to deliver and use reclaimed water; and
• Restrict watering methods (e.g. prohibit systems that apply water to
non-vegetated surfaces) and control runoff.
25) Reuse and recycle construction waste (including, but not limited to, soil,
vegetation, concrete, lumber, metal, and cardboard).
26) Provide interior and exterior storage areas for recyclables and green waste
adequate recycling containers located in public areas.
27) Provide employee education about reducing waste and available recycling
systems.
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28) All new development in the City of Rancho Cucamonga shall comply with
South Coast Air Quality Management District's Rule 445, Wood Burning
Devices. Rule 445 was adopted in March 2008 to reduce emissions of PM2.5
and precludes the installation of indoor or outdoor wood burning devices (i.e.
fireplaces/hearths) in new development on or after March 9, 2009.
Cultural Resources
1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during
grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor
construction activities to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve
them for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of
Rancho Cucamonga will:
• Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from demolition
or significant modification without an opportunity for the City to
establish its archaeological value.
• Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of
archaeological sites within new developments, using their special
qualities as a theme or focal point.
• Pursue educating the public about the archaeological heritage of the
area.
• Propose mitigation measures and recommend conditions of approval to
eliminate adverse project effects on significant, important, and unique
prehistoric resources, following appropriate CEQA guidelines.
• Prepare a technical resources management report, documenting the
inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources within the
project area. Submit one copy of the completed report, with original
illustrations, to the San Bernardino County Archaeological Information
Center for permanent archiving.
2) If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal fossils) are encountered
before or during grading, the developer will retain a qualified paleontologist to
monitor construction activities to take appropriate measures to protect or
preserve them for study. The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings
that will also provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation
measures (i.e., paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate. Where
mitigation monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be
limited to, the following measures:
• Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow the
rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site
full-time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities.
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• Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded, divert
earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed
salvage. If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading
contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor
of the find.
• Prepare, identify, and curate all recovered fossils for documentation in
the summary report and transfer to an appropriate depository (i.e., San
Bernardino County Museum).
• Submit the summary report to the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
Transfer collected specimens with a copy to the report to the
San Bernardino County Museum.
Geology and Soils
1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent (approved
by SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance
with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought resistant landscaping as
soon as possible.
2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule established
by the City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil
off-site. Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to
minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such episodes.
4) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be
applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or
more to reduce PM10 emissions.
Hydrology and Water Quality
1) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the permit applicant shall submit to
Building Official for approval, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that
shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during construction activities
entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical.
2) An erosion control plan shall be prepared, included in the grading plan, and
implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific measures to
control on-site and off-site erosion from the time ground disturbing activities
are initiated through completion of grading. This erosion control plan shall
include the following measures at a minimum: a) Specify the timing of
grading and construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods
experienced in southern California, and b) An inspection and maintenance
program shall be included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either
on-site or off-site as a result of this project will be corrected through a
remediation or restoration program within a specified time frame.
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3) During construction, temporary berms such as sandbags or gravel dikes
must be used to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site when
there is rainfall or other runoff.
4) During construction, to remove pollutants, street cleaning will be performed
prior to storm events and after the use of water trucks to control dust in order
to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site.
5) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water Quality
Management Plan prepared by Madole & Associates, Inc. on
September 15, 2010, to reduce pollutants after construction entering the
storm drain system to the maximum extent practical.
6) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and minimizing the
use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall be monitored
and maintained for at least two years to ensure adequate coverage and
stable growth. Plans for these areas, including monitoring provisions for a
minimum of two years, shall be submitted to the City for review and approval
prior to the issuance of grading permits.
7) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the City
Engineer for approval of a WQMP, including a project description and
identifying BMPs that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm
drain system to the maximum extent practicable. The WQMP shall identify
the structural and non-structural measures consistent with the Guidelines for
New Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of
Rancho Cucamonga in June 2004.
8) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the applicant shall obtain a
Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction
Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board.
Evidence that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste Discharger's
Identification Number) shall be submitted to the City Building Official for
coverage under the NPDES General Construction Permit.
Noise
1) Prior to the issuance of any grading plans a construction-related noise
mitigation plan shall be submitted to the City for review and approval. The
Plan shall depict the location of the construction equipment and how the
noise from this equipment would be mitigated during construction.
2) Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m.
and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or
a national holiday.
3) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards specified
in Development Code Section 17.02.120-D, as measured at the property
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line. The developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level
monitoring as specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120. Monitoring
at other times may be required by the Building Official. Said consultant shall
report their findings to the Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise
levels exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately
notify the Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then
construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance
with above noise standards or halted.
4) The perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in the first
phase.
5) Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and
6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a
national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used for hauling would exceed
100 daily trips (counting both to and from the construction site), then the
developer shall prepare a noise mitigation plan denoting any construction
traffic haul routes. To the extent feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes
that do not pass sensitive land uses or residential dwellings.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2010.
PLANNING GO SI ON THE CITYO NCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: l�
Luis Munoz, Jr., Chairman
ATTEST: �� 1 ,
mes R. Troyer, AICP, S6cretary
I, James R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by
the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 8th day of December 2010, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: SUBTT18782
SUBJECT: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
APPLICANT: LEWIS APARTMENT COMMUNITIES
LOCATION: APN: 1077-422-21, 22 AND 25.
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its
agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to
relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole
discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. Approval of Tentative Tract No.18782 is granted subject to the approval of DRC2010-00361 and
DRC2010-00721
3. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 10-60, 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.
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4. The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fees as shown below. The
project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to
the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to
the Planning Commission or Planning Director hearing:
a) Notice of Exemption - $50
b) Notice of Determination - $50
c) Mitigated Negative Declaration - $ 2,060.25 X
d) Environmental Impact Report-$2,842.25
B. Time Limits
1. This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning
Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the Engineering Services Department
within 3 years from the date of the approval.
2. 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, and the Terra Vista CommunityPlan.
2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions
of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to
occupancy.
4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved
use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all _/_/_
other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
7. A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and approved
by the Planning Director and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of building
permits. Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of shielding so
as not to adversely affect adjacent properties.
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8. Trash receptacle(s)are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations, and
the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to
the issuance of building permits.
9. 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.
10. Street names shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval in accordance with the
adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map.
11. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
12. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the
Homeowners'Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering Services
Department and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or
prior to the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shall be
provided to the City Engineer. The Homeowners' Association shall submit to the Planning
Department a list of the name and address of their officers on or before January 1 of each and
every year and whenever said information changes.
13. All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property
owner, homeowners'association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape
maintenance shall be submitted for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department
review and approved prior to the issuance of building permits.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. For multiple family development, a minimum of 125 cubic feet of exterior lockable storage space
shall be provided.
17. For residential development, recreation area/facility shall be provided as required by the
Development Code.
D. Building Design
1. Standard patio cover plans for use by the Homeowner's Association shall be submitted for
Planning Director and Building Official review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
2. For all residential development, provide conduit from each unittlot 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 lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb).
3. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be provided
throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/plazas/
recreational uses.
4. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances,
and exits shall be striped per City standards.
5. Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the Planning Director, City Engineer, and
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of building
permits. For residential development, private gated entrances shall provide adequate turn-
around space in front of the gate and a separate visitor lane with call box to avoid cars stacking
into the public right-of-way.
F. 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. A minimum of 50 trees per gross acre, comprised of the following sizes, shall be provided within
the project: 10% - 48-inch box or larger 10% - 36-inch box or larger, 10% - 24- inch box or
larger, 70% - 15-gallon.
3. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking
stalls.
4. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1
slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion
control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be
installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
5. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater
slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as
follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size
shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks
in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or
larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in
staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall
include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
6. For multi-family residential and non-residential development, property owners are responsible for
the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site, as well as contiguous planted areas
within the public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debris and
maintained in healthy and thriving condition,and shall receive regular pruning,fertilizing, mowing,
and trimming. Any damaged, dead, diseased, or decaying plant material shall be replaced within
30 days from the date of damage.
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7. 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.
8. 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.
9. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department.
G. Signs
1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this approval.
Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall require
separate application and approval by the Planning Department prior to installation of any signs.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE 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)
H. General Requirements
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following:
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
C. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and size
of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams,water and waste
diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air
conditioning, and
g. Planning Department Project Number(i.e., SUBTT18782)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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I. 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 (i.e., SUBTT18782). The applicant shall comply with the
latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in
effect at the time of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety Department for
availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential project or major addition,the applicant
shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include, but are not limited to:
City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation Development Fee, Permit and
Plan Check Fees, Construction and Demolition Diversion Program deposit and fees and School
Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety
Department prior to permit 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).
6. Submit pool plans to the County of San Bernardino's Environmental Health Services Department
for approval.
J. New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances
considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness.
2. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations.
3. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's"high wind" instructions.
4. Provide draft stops in attic areas, not to exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with CBC _/_/_
Section 1505.
5. Provide draft stops in attics in line with common walls.
6. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with CBC Table 5-A
7. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC Table 5-A.
8. Fire resistive construction of the multi-family dwellings shall be in accordance with the CBC.
9. Walls and floors separating dwelling units in the same building shall be not less than 1-hour
fire-resistive construction.
K. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California Building Code,City Grading
Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved grading plan.
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2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the
time of application for grading plan check.
4. The final grading plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed,
submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building
permits.
5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of
combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California
registered Civil Engineer.
L. Additional Requirements/Comments
1. Project shall fully comply with accessibility requirements of the CBC Chapter.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT,(909)477-2740,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
M. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
2. Reciprocal parking agreements for all parcels and maintenance agreements ensuring joint
maintenance of all common roads, drives, or parking areas shall be provided by CC & R's or
deeds and shall be recorded prior to, or concurrent with, the final parcel map.
3. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on the
final map.
4. Easements for public sidewalks placed outside the public right-of-way shall be dedicated to the
City.
N. Street Improvements
1. 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.
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2. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
Church Street X X X
Spruce Avenue X X
Elm Avenue X X
Town Center Drive X X
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk
shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be
provided for this item.
3. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights
on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil
Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be
posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City
Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street improvements, prior to
final map approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a
Construction permit shall be obtained from the 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
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.
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4. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
5. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed
legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street
improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction
legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on sheet_(typically
sheet 1)." Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be
per the public landscape improvement plans.
The 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.
Church Street Magnolia NCN 6' 30' 15
grandiflora O.C. gal.
'Samuel Sommer'
Elm Avenue Melaleuca Flaxleaf Paperbark 5' 30' 15
linanifolia O.C. gal.
Town Center Geijera parviflora Australian Willow 5' 25' 15
Drive O.C. gal.
Spruce Avenue Pinus canariensis Canary Island Pine 7' 35' 15
O.C. gal.
Construction Notes for Street Trees:
1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans.
2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to
the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil
amendments, as determined by the City inspector.
3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Services
Department.
4) Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only.
6. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with
adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all project
intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and commercial or
industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required.
O. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be filed with the Engineering Services Department prior to final map approval or
issuance of building permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the
developer.
P. Drainage and Flood Control
1. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map
approval or the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall
be installed as required by the City Engineer,
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Q. Utilities
1. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system,water, gas, _/_/_
electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility
Standards. Easements shall be provided as required.
2. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
3. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga Valley Water District(CVWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from
the CVWD 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.
R. General Requirements and Approvals
1. 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.
2. 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 District
Fire Construction Services
STANDARD CONDITIONS
September 30, 2010
Lewes Apartment Communities
Santa Barbara Project
DRC2010-00361
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 site www.rcfire.org under the Fire Safety Division & Fire Construction Services section.
FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply
Design guidelines for The Fire Protection water supply must be in accordance with RCFPD Standard 5-
10.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. The required minimum fire flow for this project, when automatic fire sprinklers are installed is 2500
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, 13R and/or 13D. This requirement is based on a 33K, R-2, 3-sory
building with AFS in accordance with the 2007 California Fire Code, as amended by the Fire District
Ordinance.
2. Fire Protection water plans are required for all projects that must extend the existing water supply to
or onto the site. Building permits for the construction of the buildings will not be issued until
the public fire protection water plans are approved by the water and fire districts.
3. 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 (in accordance with RCFPD Standard #5-10)
must be obtained prior to submitting the overhead fire sprinkler system plans. Include a copy of the
approved underground plans as reference with the overhead submittal
FSC-4 Requirements for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
1. Rancho Cucamonga Fire District Ordinance FD46, the 2007 California Fire Code section 903.2.7
FSC-5 Fire Alarm System
1. RCFPD Ordinance FD46, the 2007 California Building Code, and/or the California Fire Code section
907.2.8.
2. Prior to the installation of the fire alarm system, Fire Construction Services' approval and a building
permit must be obtained. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services
in accordance with RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard 9-3.
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
— Fire Lanes Standard #5-1 and the 2007 California Fire Code for specific requirements.
1. Access Doorways: Approved doorways, accessible without the use of a ladder, shall be provided in
accordance with the 2007 California Building Code, Fire and/or any other applicable standards.
2. Knox Rapid Entry System: are required in accordance to the RCFPD Residential Vehicular Gate
Standard # 5-3 and the RCFPD Knox Box Installation Standard 5-9.
4. Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus access
road to all required building exterior openings.
5. Residential gates installed across Fire District access roads shall be installed in accordance with
RCFPD Residential Gate Standard #5-3.
6. Fire Lane Identification: Red curbing, pavement marking 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 review and approval.
7. Mitigated 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 in accordance to RCFPD Standard #5-6.
FSC-10 Occupancy and Hazard Control Permits
Listed are those Fire Code permits commonly associated with the business operations and/or building
construction. Plan check submittal is required with the permit application for approval of the permit; field
inspection is required prior to permit issuance. General Use Permit shall be required for any activity or
operation not specifically described below, which in the judgment of the Fire Chief is likely to produce
conditions that may be hazardous to life or property.
• Candles and open flames in public assemblies
• Compressed Gases
• Public Assembly
• Tents, Canopies and/or Air Supported Structures
• Liquefied Petroleum Gases
• LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in Assembly Buildings
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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 FD46 and 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.
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. 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 and Fire Protection Water Supply: The access roads must be paved in
accordance with all the requirements of the RCFPD Fire Lane Standard #9-7. All temporary utilities
over access roads must be installed at least 14' 6" above the finished surface of the road. Please
refer to the RCFPD Standards# 14-1 & 14-2 for the requirements specific to fire protection water
supply and fire department access during construction.
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.
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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.
9. Address: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, commercial and multi-family buildings
shall post the building addresses, address monuments, site directories, suite directional signage and
suite designations in accordance to RCFPD Multi-Family Residential Addressing Standard.
10. Hazardous Materials which require use permits from the fire district must be in accordance to the
conditions of the permit.
11. Confidential Business Occupancy Information: The applicant shall complete the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire District "Confidential Business Occupancy Information" form. This form provides
contact information for Fire District use in the event of an emergency at the subject building or
property. This form must be presented to the Fire Construction Services Inspector.
12. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a 8 '/2' x 11" or 11" x 17"
site plan of the site in accordance with RCFPD Standard #13-1 shall be revised by the applicant to
reflect the actual location of all devices and building features as required in the standard. The site
plan must be reviewed and accepted by the Fire Inspector.
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