HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-28 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO.11-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW DRC2010-01006, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A
2,361 SQUARE FOOT BAKER'S DRIVE-THRU FAST-FOOD
RESTAURANT ON A.46 ACRE PAD WITHIN THE VICTORIA COMMONS
RETAIL CENTER IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, LOCATED
AT 12009 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF —APN: 0229-023-04.
A. Recitals.
1. Mr. Terry Tally with Neal T. Baker Enterprises filed an application for the approval of
Development Review DRC2010-01006, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in
this Resolution, the subject Development Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 8th day of June 2011, 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 June 8, 2011, 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 at 12009 Foothill Boulevard,with a
street frontage of 126 feet and a lot depth of 155 feet and is presently improved with a parking lot
and lighting; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site across Foothill Boulevard is
Victoria Promenade; the property to the south consists of a vacant lot; the property to the east is a
nursery within the Edison Power Line Corridor; and the property to the west across
Rochester Avenue is the Masi Plaza; and
C. The project, together with the recommended conditions of approval, complies with
all minimum development standards for the City of Rancho Cucamonga; and
d. The project incorporates a blend of architectural design and site planning that gives
character with compatibility through the use of like building materials and an attractive plant palette.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1
and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
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a. The proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan because
it provides another use within the commercial center that creates a wide range of
community-oriented and regionally-oriented businesses; and
b. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and
the purposes of the district in which the site is located because the project is compatible with the
existing center through the use of compatible building materials and design; and
C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code because the project complies with the established designed standards of the
Development Code such as setback, landscaping, and parking requirements; and
d. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to the properties or
improvements in the vicinity because the project has been designed with the complete center in
mind and will complement the rest of the center through the use of complementary architecture.
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, the City adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration on January 24, 2007, in
connection with the City's approval of Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM17818. Pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent or supplemental EIR or Negative Declaration is required
in connection with subsequent discretionary approvals of the same project unless: (i) substantial
changes are proposed to the project that indicate new or more severe impacts on the environment;
(ii) substantial changes have occurred in the circumstances under which the project was previously
reviewed that indicates new or more severe environmental impacts; or(iii) new important information
shows the project will have new or more severe impacts than previously considered; or (iv)
additional mitigation measures are now feasible to reduce impacts or different mitigation measures
can be imposed to substantially reduce impacts.
b. The Planning Commission finds, in connection with Development Review
Application DRC2010-01006, that substantial changes to the project or the circumstances
surrounding the project have not occurred, which would create new or more severe impacts than
those evaluated in the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration. The original submittal considered
impacts associated with a fast-food restaurant with a drive-thru and the current proposal is for the
same type of use. The current footprint for the proposed fast-food restaurant is smaller than the
previously analyzed footprint of 2,430 square feet. Staff further finds that the project will not have
one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration, not
have more severe effects than .previously analyzed, and that additional or different mitigation
measures are not required to reduce the impacts of the project to a level of less-than-significant.
The original analysis took into consideration a larger fast-food restaurant and the new fast-food
restaurant is smaller, thus creating less of an impact on the site.
C. Based on these findings and all evidence in the record, the Planning Commission
concurs with staffs determination that no additional environmental review is required pursuant to
CEQA in connection with the City's consideration of Development Review Application
DRC2010-01006.
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June 8, 2011
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5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth
below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Department
1) Approval is for the construction of a 2,361 square foot fast-food
restaurant with a drive-thru within an existing retail center located at
12009 Foothill Boulevard.
2) No exterior changes to the design of the project, including exterior
materials, shall be permitted without prior City review and approval.
3) All applicable Conditions of Approval for Tentative Tract Map
SUBTPM17818 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2005-01084 shall
apply.
4) Any stone veneers used on the project(e.g., buildings, perimeter walls,
pilasters, etc.), shall be installed in a manner that does not give the
appearance of a tacked-on element. All stone veneers shall be applied
and/or extended so that the material terminates at an appropriate point
on the structure.
5) Per the Design Review Committee, during the plan check process,the
applicant shall coordinate with staff to consider wood composite
material for the trellis features.
Engineering Department
1) 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 percent of all wastes generated during construction and
demolition are diverted from landfills, and appropriate documentation is
provided to the City. Form CD-1 shall be submitted to the Engineering
Department when the first Building Permit application is submitted to
Building and Safety. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering
Department within 60 days following the completion of the construction
and/or demolition project.
2) The following impact fees shall be paid upon issuance of Building
Permit, in conformance with the CFD 2003-01 financing agreement.
Fees are subject to change annually.
a) Transportation Fees, excluding $6,976.00 per 1,000
square feet
Backbone and EV Preemption Less 70.7 percent
b) General City Drainage Fees Exempt
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DRC2010-01006 — NEAL T. BAKERS ENTERPRISES
June 8, 2011
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6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF JUNE 2011.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA l
BY: _
Luis Munoz, Jr., Chairman
ATTEST:
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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 8th day of June 2011, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: DRC2010-01006
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
APPLICANT: NEAL T. BAKER
LOCATION: 12009 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD -APN: 0229-023-04
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its
agents, officers,or employees, because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to
relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole
discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation
shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 11-28, Standard
Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The
sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and
are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
3. The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fees as shown below. The
project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to
the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to
the Planning Commission or Planning Director hearing:
a) Notice of Exemption - $50 X
B. Time Limits
1. 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.
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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.
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. 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.
8. 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.
9. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
10. 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.
D. Shopping Centers
1. Provide for the following design features in each trash enclosure, to the satisfaction of the
Planning Director:
a. Architecturally integrated into the design of(the shopping center/the project).
b. Separate pedestrian access that does not require the opening of the main doors and to
include self-closing pedestrian doors.
C. Large enough to accommodate two trash bins.
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d. Roll-up doors.
e. Trash bins with counter-weighted lids.
f. Architecturally treated overhead shade trellis.
g. Chain link screen on top to prevent trash from blowing out of the enclosure and designed
to be hidden from view.
2. Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours.
3. The entire site shall be kept free from trash and debris at all times and in no event shall trash and
debris remain for more than 24 hours.
4. All operations and businesses shall be conducted to comply with the following standards which
shall be incorporated into the lease agreements for all tenants:
a. Noise Level - All commercial activities shall not create any noise that would exceed an
exterior noise level of 60 dB during the hours of 10 p.m. until 7 a.m. and 65 dB during the
hours of 7 a.m. until 10 p.m.
b. Loading and Unloading-No person shall cause the loading, unloading,opening, closing,or
other handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or other
similar objects between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. unless otherwise specified herein,
in a manner which would cause a noise disturbance to a residential area.
5. The lighting fixture design shall compliment the architectural program. It shall include the plaza
area lighting fixtures, building lighting fixtures (exterior), and parking lot lighting fixtures.
E. Building Design
1. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or
projections shall be screened from all sides and the sound shall be buffered from adjacent
properties and streets as required by the Planning Department. Such screening shall be
architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the
Planning Director. Any roof-mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, that projects
vertically more than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet, shall be screened by an
architecturally designed enclosure which exhibits a permanent nature with the building design
and is detailed consistent with the building. Any roof-mounted mechanical equipment and/or
ductwork, that projects vertically less than 18 inches above the roof or roof parapet shall be
painted consistent with the color scheme of the building. Details shall be included in building
plans.
2. For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll-up doors and service doors to match main
building colors.
F. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 18 feet long. When a side of any parking space abuts
a building, wall, support column, or other obstruction, the space shall be a minimum of 11 feet
wide.
2. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb).
3. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances,
and exits shall be striped per City standards.
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4. Handicap accessible stalls shall be provided for commercial and office facilities with 25 or more
parking stalls. Designate two percent or one stall; whichever is greater, of the total number of
stalls for use by.the handicapped.
G. Landscaping
1. A minimum of 20% of trees planted within industrial projects, and a minimum of 30% within
commercial and office projects, shall be specimen size trees -24-inch box or larger.
2. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three 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.
H. 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)
I. 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., DRC2010-01006) clearly identified on the
outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils report.
Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check submittal.
3. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers'Compensation coverage to
the City prior to permit issuance.
4. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
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5. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the
Building and Safety Department.
J. 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., DRC2010-01006). 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 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, Construction and Demolition Diversion Program
deposit and fees and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to
the Building and Safety Department prior to permits issuance.
3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building and Safety Official after tract/parcel map
recordation and prior to issuance of building permits.
4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
5. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Department's public
counter).
K. 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. Plans for food preparation areas shall be approved by County of San Bernardino Environmental
Health Services prior to issuance of building permits.
5. Provide draft stops in attic areas.
6. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC Table 5-A.
L. Grading
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California Building Code,City Grading
Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved grading plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work.
3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the
time of application for grading plan check.
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4. The final grading plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed,
submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building
permits.
5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of
combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California
registered Civil Engineer.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2800, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
M. Security Lighting
1. All parking, common, and storage areas shall have minimum maintained 1-foot candle power.
These areas should be lighted from sunset to sunrise and on photo sensored cell.
2. All buildings shall have minimal security lighting to eliminate dark areas around the buildings,with
direct lighting to be provided by all entryways. Lighting shall be consistent around the entire
development.
3. Lighting in exterior areas shall be in vandal-resistant fixtures.
N. Security Hardware
1. All roof openings giving access to the building shall be secured with either iron bars, metal gates,
or alarmed.
O. Windows
1. Storefront windows shall be visible to passing pedestrians and traffic.
2. Security glazing is recommended on storefront windows to resist window smashes and impede
entry to burglars.
P. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime
visibility.
Q. Alarm Systems
1. Install a burglar alarm system and a panic alarm if needed. Instructing management and
employees on the operation of the alarm system will reduce the amount of false alarms and in
turn save dollars and lives.
2. Alarm companies shall be provided with the 24-hour Sheriffs dispatch number: (909) 941-1488.
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
January 11, 2011
Baker's Drive Thru
New Fast-Food Restaurant
12009 Foothill Blvd
DRC2010-01006
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
http://www.ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us/fire/index.htm under the Fire Safety Division & Fire Construction
Services section. Search by article; the preceding number of the standard refers to the article. Chose the
appropriate article number then a drop down menu will appear, select the corresponding standard.
FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply
1. Design guidelines for Fire Hydrants: The following provides design guidelines for the spacing and location
of fire hydrants:
a. The maximum distance between fire hydrants in commercial/industrial projects is 300-feet. No portion
of the exterior wall shall be located more than 150-feet from an approved fire hydrant. For cul-de-
sacs, the distance shall not exceed 100-feet.
b. 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 the2010 California Fire Code and the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance FD50 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 2010 California Building Code, the RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard, Ordinance FD50 and/or the 2010
California Fire Code require most fire sprinkler systems to be monitoring by Central Station sprinkler
monitoring system. A manual and or automatic fire alarm system fire may also be required based on the
use and occupancy of the building. Plan check approval and a building permit are required prior to the
installation of a fire alarm or a sprinkler monitoring system. Plans and specifications shall be submitted to
Fire Construction Services in accordance with RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard.
FSC-6 Fire District Site Access
Fire District access roadways include public roads, streets and highways, as well as private roads, streets drive
aisles and/or designated fire lanes. Please reference the RCFPD Fire Department Access Roadways
Standard.
1. Location of Access: All portions of the structures 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:
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a. In buildings without high-piled storage, access shall be provided in accordance with the 2001
California Building Code, Fire and/or any other applicable standards.
b. In buildings with high-piled storage access doors shall be provided in each 100 lineal feet or major
fraction thereof, of the exterior wall that faces the required access roadways. When railways are
installed provisions shall be made to maintain Fire District access to all required openings.
4. Access Walkways: Hardscaped access walkways shall be provided from the fire apparatus access road
to all required building exterior openings.
5. Commercial/Industrial Gates: Any gate installed across a Fire Department access road shall be in
accordance with Fire District Standard. The following design requirements apply:
a. Prior to the fabrication and installation of the gates, plans are required to be submitted to Fire
Construction Services (FCS) for approval. Upon the completion of the installation and before placing
the gates in service, inspection and final acceptance must be requested from FCS.
b. Gates must slide open horizontally or swing inward.
c. Gates may be motorized or manual.
d. When fully open, the minimum clearance dimension of drive access shall be 20 feet.
e. Manual gates must be equipped with a RCFPD lock. 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: Any approved mitigation measures must be clearly noted on the
site plan. A copy of the approved Alternative Method application, if applicable, must be reproduced on the
architectural plans submitted to B&S for plan review.
6. Roof Access: There shall be a means of fire department access from the exterior walls of the buildings
on to the roofs of all commercial, industrial and multi-family residential structures with roofs less than 75'
above the level of the fire access road.
a. This access must be reachable by either fire department ground ladders or by an aerial ladder.
b. A minimum of one ladder point with a fixed ladder shall be provided in buildings with construction
features, or high parapets that inhibit roof access.
c. The number of ladder points may be required to be increased, depending on the building size and
configuration.
d. Regardless of the parapet height or construction features the approved ladder point shall be identified
in accordance to the roof access standard.
e. Where the entire roof access is restricted by high parapet walls or other obstructions, a permanently
mounted access ladder is required.
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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
• Commercial cooking
Tents, Canopies and/or Air Supported Structures
Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard Conditions
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PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS — Please complete the following prior to the issuance of
any building permits:
1. Private Water Supply (Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit construction plans, specifications, flow
test data and calculations for the private water main system for review and approval by the Fire District.
Plans and installation shall comply with Fire District Standards. Approval of the on-site (private) fire
underground and water plans is required prior to any building permit issuance for any structure on the site.
Private on-site combination domestic and fire supply system must be designed in accordance with RCFPD
Standards. The Building & Safety Division and Fire Construction Services will perform plan checks and
inspections.
All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any combustible
framing materials to the site. Fire construction Services will inspect the installation, witness hydrant
flushing and grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
2. Public Water Supply (Domestic/Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit a plan showing the locations
of all new public fire hydrants for the review and approval by the Fire District and CCWD. On the plan,
show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-foot radius of the project. Please reference the RCFPD Water
Plan Submittal Procedure Standard.
All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any combustible
framing materials to the site. CCWD personnel shall inspect the installation and witness the hydrant
flushing. Fire Construction Services shall inspect the site after acceptance of the public water system by
CCWD. Fire Construction Services must grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
3. Construction Access: The access roads must be paved in accordance with all the requirements of the
RCFPD Fire Lane Standard. All temporary utilities over access roads must be installed at least 14' 6"
above the finished surface of the road.
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".
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PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION — Please complete the following:
1. Hydrant Markers: All fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective pavement marker indicating the fire
hydrant location on the street or driveway in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Engineering
Standard Plan 134, "Installation of Reflective Hydrant Markers". On private property, the markers shall be
installed at the centerline of the fire access road, at each hydrant location.
2. Private Fire Hydrants: For the purpose of final acceptance, a licensed sprinkler contractor, in the
presence of Fire Construction Services, shall conduct a test of the most hydraulically remote on-site fire
hydrants. The underground fire line contractor, developer and/or owner are responsible for hiring the
company to perform the test. A final test report shall be submitted to Fire Construction Services verifying
the fire flow available. The fire flow available must meet or exceed the required fire flow in accordance
with the California Fire Code.
3. Fire Sprinkler System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler system(s)
shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
4. Fire Sprinkler Monitoring: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler
monitoring system must be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services. The fire sprinkler
monitoring system shall be installed, tested and operational immediately following the completion of the
fire sprinkler system (subject to the release of power).
5. Fire Suppression Systems and/or other special hazard protection systems shall be inspected, tested and
accepted by Fire Construction Services before occupancy is granted and/or equipment is placed in
service.
6. Fire Alarm System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire alarm system shall be
installed, inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
7. Access Control Gates: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, vehicular gates must be
inspected, tested and accepted in accordance with RCFPD Standards by Fire Construction Services.
8. Fire Access Roadways: Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the fire access roadways
must be installed in accordance with the approved plans and acceptable to Fire Construction Services.
The CC&R's, the reciprocal agreement and/or other approved documents shall be recorded and contain
an approved fire access roadway map with provisions that prohibit parking, specify the method of
enforcement and identifies who is responsible for the required annual inspections and the maintenance of
all required fire access roadways.
9. Address: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, commercial/industrial and multi-family
buildings shall post the address in accordance to the appropriate RCFPD addressing Standard.
10. Hazardous Materials: The applicant must obtain inspection and acceptance by Fire Construction
Services.
11. Confidential Business Occupancy Information: The applicant shall complete the Rancho Cucamonga
Fire District "Confidential Business Occupancy Information" form. This form provides contact information
for Fire District use in the event of an emergency at the subject building or property. This form must be
presented to the Fire Construction Services Inspector,
12. Mapping Site Plan: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, an 8 'i/2" 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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