HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-54 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO.11-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW
DRC2011-00070, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT 81 DETACHED
SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES ON 43.3 ACRES OF LAND, LOCATED ON THE
NORTHERLY END OF WARDMAN BULLOCK ROAD IN THE LOW
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF —APN: 1087-201-01 THROUGH 07, 1087-201-13 THROUGH
40, 1087-191-01 THROUGH15, 0226-792-15, 0226-792-20 THROUGH 24,
0226-792-29 THROUGH 38, 0226-782-01 THROUGH 11,AND 0226-782-12
THROUGH 15.
A. Recital.
1. Meritage Homes filed an application for the approval of Design Review DRC2011-00070,
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 26th day of October 2011, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a public hearing on the application and concluded said meeting 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 meeting on October 26, 2011, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission
hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to the property located at the northerly end of
Wardman Bullock Road and is presently rough graded; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is vacant land and is zoned
Utility/Southern California Edison; the property to the south consists of the San Bernardino County
Flood Control District lands set aside for "Preservation" and an SCE Electric Transmission Line
Corridor/Utility Corridor and Flood Control; the property to the east is developed with single-family
residences and is zoned Very Low Residential; and the property to the west is San Bernardino
County Flood Control District lands set aside for "Preservation"/Flood Control; and
C. The project consists of a Design Review of 81 lots; and .
d. The project conforms to the basic Development Standards of the Etiwanda North
Specific Plan with required architectural elevations, slope requirements, and overall project density.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced meeting 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 by
providing a variety of housing units that are compatible with the surrounding area; and
b. The proposed use is in accordance with the objectives of the Development Code
and the purposes of the district in which the site is located by adhering to all setback, height, and
density regulations that govern the area where these homes are being constructed; and
C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code in that single-family residences are an approved use within the Low Residential
Zoned District; 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 properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
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 certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (State Clearinghouse
No. 2003111057) on June 2004 in connection with the City's approval of Tentative Tract Map
SUBTT16324, Annexation DRC2003-00753, General Plan Amendment DRC2003-00749,
Etiwanda North Specific Plan DRC2003-00750, and Development Agreement DRC2003-00751.
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 the Design Review, 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 previously certified EIR
The review of the plotting of the homes on the original tract map(SUBTT16324)were discussed and
anticipated at the time of the original approval. Staff further finds that the project will not have one or
more significant effects not discussed in the previously certified EIR, 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 review of this project has
shown that the homes are compatible in size and plotting as the other homes in the area, and the
previous subdivision (SUBTT16324) adequately analyzed and addressed the potential
environmental impacts for 81 single-family dwelling units.
C. Based on these findings and all evidence in the record,the Planning Commission
concurs with the staff determination that no additional environmental review is required pursuant to
CEQA in connection with the City's consideration of Design Review DRC2011-00070.
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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 Design Review and plotting for the development of
81 single-family homes within SUBTT16324.
2) All pertinent Conditions of Approval from recorded Tentative Tract Map
SUBTT16324 (City Council Resolution No. 04-207), Annexation
DRC2003-00753 (City Council Resolution No. 04-208), General Plan
Amendment DRC2003-00749 (City Council Resolution No. 04-209),
Etiwanda North Specific Plan DRC2003-00750(City Council Ordinance
No. 726) and Development Agreement DRC2003-00751(City Council
Ordinance No. 727) shall apply with approval of this project.
3) All retaining walls visible to the public shall be made of a decorative
wall material, subject to review and approval by the Planning Director.
4) Man doors leading from the garage to the rear yard shall be raised
panel to compliment the architectural style of the residence.
5) Coach light styles that are utilized in the front of the homes shall also
be utilized around the rest of the house to compliment the architectural
style of the residence.
6) Driveways shall be scored in a horizontal pattern for additional
entryway detail.
Engineering Department
1) All pertinent conditions of approval of Planning Commission Resolution
No. 04-60 approving Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16324 shall apply.
2) Since SUBTT16324 is within the High Fire Hazard Area, some of the
street tree species and spacing that were approved in 2005 have been
discontinued and revised in 2010.
a) Revision to City Drawing No. 2072 shall be required to reflect the
revised street trees and its spacing, installation of curbside drain
outlets, and any relocation of drive approaches.
b) Plan check/processing fee will be determined at the time of plan
check submittal.
3) Prior to the issuance of building permits, a Diversion Deposit and
related administrative fees shall be paid for the Construction and
Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at
least 50 percent of all wastes generated during construction and
demolition are diverted from landfills,and appropriate documentation is
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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.
Building and Safety Department
1) Flow lines steeper than 6 percent could be erosive. The applicant shall
provide hard-lined gutters and swales where concentrated flows
exceed 3fps and anywhere that flow lines exceed 10 percent.
2) Prior to removing fences or walls along common lot lines, and prior to
constructing walls along common lot lines,the applicant shall provide a
letter from the adjacent property owner(s) allowing work on the
adjacent property.
3) Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit, a Water Quality
Management Plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the
Building and Safety Services Director or his designee.
4) Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit, the applicant shall provide to
the Building and Safety Services Director (or his designee) a copy of
the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Memorandum of Agreement for
Storm Water Quality Management Plan for review for each lot prior to
recordation of the document. The Memorandum of Agreement for
Storm Water Quality Management Plan shall be recorded for each lot
prior to issuance of a grading permit.
5) Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit, the applicant shall obtain a
Waste Discharge Identification Number (WDID).
6) A Storm Water Quality Management Plan shall be approved by the
Building and Safety Services Director and the City of
Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of Storm Water Quality
Management Plan" shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a
Grading Permit.
Environmental Mitigation
1) All mitigation measures previously adopted with the Environmental
Impact Report for recorded Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16324 and
DRC2003-00753, DRC2003-00749, DRC2003-00750, and
DRC2003-00751 shall be implemented.
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October 26, 2011
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6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2011.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: 4d&Z
Luis Munoz, Jr., Chairman
ATTE
/T"r
K-NWs R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary
I, James R. Troyer,AICP, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission held on the 26th day of October 2011, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, OAXACA, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MUNOZ
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: DRC2011-00070
SUBJECT: THE DESIGN REVIEW OF BUILDING ELEVATIONS AND DETAILED SITE PLAN FOR 81
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES
APPLICANT: MR. PETER VANEK - MERITAGE HOMES
AT THE NORTHERLY END OF WARDMAN BULLOCK ROAD IN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL
LOCATION: DISTRICT
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. 11-54, 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.
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.
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 Etiwanda North Specific Plan.
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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. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved
use has commenced, whichever comes first.
5. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,all
other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
6. If no centralized trash receptacles are provided, all trash pick-up shall be for individual units with
all receptacles shielded from public view.
7. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be
located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete
or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. For
single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
8. 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.
9. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
10. A detailed plan indicating trail widths, maximum slopes, physical conditions, fencing, and weed
control, in accordance with City Master Trail drawings, shall be submitted for Planning Director
review and approval prior to approval and recordation of the Final Tract Map and prior to
approval of street improvement and grading plans. Developer shall upgrade and construct all
trails, including fencing and drainage devices, in conjunction with street improvements.
11. Local Feeder Trail entrances shall also provide access for service vehicles,such as veterinarians
or hay deliveries, including a 12-foot minimum drive approach. Entrance shall be gated provided
that equestrian access is maintained through step-throughs in accordance with Engineering
Department Standard Drawing 1006-B and 1007-B.
12. Local Feeder Trail grades shall not exceed 0.5%at the downstream end of a trail for a distance
of 25 feet behind the public right-of-way line to prohibit trail debris from reaching the street.
Drainage devices may be required by the Building Official
13. Provide a 24-foot by 24-foot or 12-foot by 48-foot corral area in the rear yard adjacent to the Local
Feeder Trail. Grade access from corral to trail with a maximum slope of 5:1 and a minimum
width of 10 feet.
14. For single-family residential development within the Equestrian/Rural Overlay District, at least one
model home shall be provided with a constructed 24-foot by 24-foot corral with appropriate
fencing.
15. Where corner side, interior side or rear yard property lines are adjacent to local equestrian trails,
construct minimum 6 foot high decorative masonry walls. Decorative masonry shall mean split-
face double sided block, 'slump stone'or an alternative material that is acceptable to the Design
Review Committee.
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16. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions(CC&Rs) shall not prohibit the keeping the equine
animals where zoning requirements for the keeping of said animals have been met. Individual lot
owners in subdivisions shall have the option of keeping said animals without the necessity of
appealing to boards of directors of homeowners' associations for amendments to the CC&Rs.
17. 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.
18. Solar access easements shall be dedicated for the purpose of assuming that each lot or dwelling
unit shall have the right to receive sunlight across adjacent lots or units for use of a solar energy
system. The easements may be contained in a Declaration of Restrictions for the subdivision
which shall be recorded concurrently with the recordation of the final map or issuance of permits,
whichever comes first. The easements shall prohibit the casting of shadows by vegetation,
structures, fixtures, or any other object, except for utility wires and similar objects, pursuant to
Development Code Section 17.08.060-G-2.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. Construct block walls between homes(i.e.,along interior side and rear property lines), rather than
wood fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency.
22. Access gates to the rear yards shall be constructed from a material more durable than wood
gates. Acceptable materials include, but are not limited to, wrought iron and PVC.
23. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.
24. For single family residential development, a 2-inch galvanized pipe shall be attached to each
support post for all wood fences,with a minimum of two Yz-inch lag bolts,to withstand high winds.
Both post and pipe shall be installed in an 18-inch deep concrete footing. Pipe shall extend at
least 4 feet, 6 inches above grade.
25. Wood fencing shall be treated with stain, paint, or water sealant.
26. Slope fencing along side property lines shall be wrought iron consistent with the Etiwanda North
Specific Plan to maintain an open feeling and enhance views.
27. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk. The
5-foot wall/fence setback and the parkway shall have landscape and irrigation in addition to the
required street trees. Detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted for Planning
Director review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. The parkway landscaping
including trees, shrubs, ground covers and irrigation shall be maintained by the property owner.
The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the parkway maintenance
requirement, in a standard format as determined by the Planning Director, prior to accepting a
cash deposit on any property.
28. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured
products.
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D. Building Design
1. An alternative energy system is required to provide domestic hot water for all dwelling units and
for heating any swimming pool or spa, unless other alternative energy systems are demonstrated
to be of equivalent capacity and efficiency. All swimming pools installed at the time of initial
development shall be supplemented with solar heating. Details shall be included in the building
plans and shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of
building permits.
2. All dwellings shall have the front, side and rear elevations upgraded with architectural treatment,
detailing and increased delineation of surface treatment subject to Planning Director review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits.
3. 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.
4. 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.
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 units shall be provided with garage door openers if driveways are less than 18 feet in depth
from back of sidewalk.
3. Multiple car garage driveways shall be tapered down to a standard two-car width at street.
4. On flag lots, use a 12-foot driveway within flag to maximize landscape area.
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. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier in
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accordance with the Municipal Code Section 19.08.110, and so noted on the grading plans. The
location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be
shown on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's
recommendations regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. For single-family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be continuously
maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each individual unit is sold
and occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those units, an inspection shall be
conducted by the Planning Department to determine that they are in satisfactory condition.
6. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the Development
Code and Etiwanda North Specific Plan. This requirement shall be in addition to the required
street trees and slope planting.
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.
10. Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for Planning Director review and
approval prior to issuance of building permits. These criteria shall encourage the natural growth
characteristics of the selected tree species.
G. Environmental
1. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Fourth Street Rock
Crusher project in a standard format as determined by the Planning Director, prior to accepting a
cash deposit on any property.
2. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the City Adopted Special
Studies Zone for the Red Hill Fault, in a standard format as determined by the Planning Director,
prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property.
H. Other Agencies
1. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location
of mailboxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for
mailboxes with adequate lighting. The final location of the mailboxes and the design of the
overhead structure shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval priorto the issuance
of building permits.
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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,waterand waste
diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air
conditioning; and
g. Planning Department Project Number (i.e., DRC2011-00070) clearly identified on the
outside of all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils report.
Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check submittal.
3. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers'Compensation coverage to
the City prior to permit issuance.
4. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
5. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the
Building and Safety Department.
6. Developers wishing to participate in the Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) can
contact the Building and Safety Department staff for information and submittal requirements.
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., DRC2011-00070). 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. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential project, 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.
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Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Department
prior to permits issuance.
4. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building and Safety Official after tract/parcel map
recordation and prior to issuance of building permits.
5. 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.
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. Construction of the homes must be in accordance with the approved Fuel Modification Zone Plan
and the Addendum; this tract is located in the VHFHSZ.
5. The structures must be equipped with automatic fire sprinkler in accordance with the approved
Fuel Modification Zone Plan and the Addendum.
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.
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. In hillside areas, residential developments shall be graded and constructed consistent with the
standards contained in the Hillside Development Regulations Section 17.24.070.
6. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of
combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California
registered Civil Engineer.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT,(909)477-2740,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
M. Street Improvements
1. 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
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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. 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.
f. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Director prior to submittal for first plan _/_/_
check.
2. 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.
N. 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.
2. All required public landscaping and irrigation systems shall be continuously maintained by the
developer until accepted by the City.
O. 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.
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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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City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2011-00070
Building & Safety Department
_ 10500 Civic Center Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
T: (909)477-2710 F: (909)477-2711
GRADING COMMITTEE
PROJECT REPORT&RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS
Project No.: DRC2011-00070 Type: Tract 16324 Precise Grading
Location: North of Wardman Bullock Road
Planning Department: CANDYCE BURNETT APN:
Meeting Date: August 2, 2011 By: Matthew Addington
Acceptable for Planning Commission: Yes: xxx No:
If NO, see COMMENTS below:
PRELIMINARY:
GRC: August 2, 2011 By: Matthew Addington
FINAL:
PC Meeting: By:
Note: Building and Safety— Grading will review and comment on future submittals for this
project.
A) STANDARD CONDITIONS - Standard Building and Safety - Grading and Planning
Department standard conditions for Grading and Drainage Plans.
1) Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted
California Building Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices.
The Grading and Drainage Plan(s) shall be in substantial conformance with the
approved conceptual Grading and Drainage Plan.
2) A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed by the State of
California to perform such work. Two copies will be provided at grading and
drainage plan submittal for review. Plans shall implement design recommendations
per said report.
3) A geologic report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer or Engineering Geologist
and submitted at the time of application for Grading and Drainage Plan review.
4) The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction
reports shall be completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety
Official prior to the issuance of building permits.
5) A separate Grading and Drainage Plan check submittal is required for all new
construction projects and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed
will generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill. The Grading and
Drainage Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and wet signed by a California licensed
Civil Engineer.
6) The applicant shall comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust Control
Measures and place a dust control sign on the project site prior to the issuance of a
grading permit.
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Building & Safety Department
_ 10500 Civic Center Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
T: (909)477-2710 F: (909)477-2711
7) If a Rough Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit are submitted to the Building and
Safety Official for review, that plan shall be a separate plan/permit from Precise
Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit.
8) It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site drainage
easements prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
9) It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to obtain written permission from the
adjacent property owner(s) to construct wall on property line or provide a detail(s)
showing the perimeter wall(s) to be constructed offset from the property line.
10) The Final Grading and Drainage Plan shall show the accessibility path from the
public right of way and the accessibility parking stalls to the building doors in
conformance with the current adopted California Building Code. All accessibility
ramps shall show sufficient detail including gradients, elevations, and dimensions
and comply with the current adopted California Building Code.
11) The Grading and Drainage Plan shall Implement City Standards for on-site
construction where possible, and provide details for all work not covered by City
Standard Drawings.
12) All slopes shall be a minimum 2-foot offset from the public right of way or adjacent
private property.
13) Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the, latest
adopted California Plumbing Code.
14) The maximum parking stall gradient is 5 percent. Accessibility parking stall grades
shall be constructed per the, current adopted California Building Code.
15) The final grading and drainage plan shall show existing topography a minimum of
100-feet beyond project boundary.
16) The applicant shall provide a grading agreement and grading bond for all cut and fill
combined exceeding 5,000 cubic yards prior to issuance of a grading permit. The
grading agreement and bond shall be approved by the Building and Safety Official.
17) This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted
California Building Code.
18) The precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the format provided in the City of
Rancho Cucamonga handout "Information for Grading Plans and Permit".
19) Grading Inspections:
a) Prior to the start of grading operations the owner and grading contractor
shall request a pre-grading meeting. The meeting shall be attended by
the project owner/representative, the grading contractor and the
Building Inspector to discuss about grading requirements and
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Building & Safety Department
10500 Civic Center Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
T: (909)477-2710 F: (909) 477-2711
preventive measures, etc. If a pre-grading meeting is not held within 24
hours from the start of grading operations, the grading permit may be
subject to suspension by the Building Inspector;
b) The grading contractor shall call into the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Building and Safety Department at least 1 working day in advance to
request the following grading inspections prior to continuing grading
operations:
i) The bottom of the over-excavation
ii) Completion of Rough Grading, prior to issuance of the building
permit;
iii) At the completion of Rough Grading, the grading contractor or
owner shall submit to the Permit Technicians (Building and Safety
Front Counter) an original and a copy of the Pad Certifications to
be prepared by and properly wet signed and sealed by the Civil
Engineer and Soils Engineer of Record;
iv) The rough grading certificates and the compaction reports will be
reviewed by the Associate Engineer or a designated person and
approved prior to the issuance of a building permit.
20) Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy the engineer of record shall
certify the functionality of the storm water quality management plan (WQMP) best
management practices (BMP) devices.
B) COMMENTS - The following items shall be corrected / completed, submitted to, reviewed
and approved by staff prior to scheduling the project for a Planning Commission hearing.
Copies of required easement/right-of-way documents, including legal descriptions, shall be
submitted for review prior to obtaining final signatures. The review period for the above
will generally be a minimum of two weeks or longer depending upon the adequacy and
complexity of the submittal:
1) Please note that at this conceptual level a review of the accessibility access is not
performed. It is the responsibility of the applicant to meet all accessibility
requirements.
2) Please provide the earthwork quantities on the title sheet of the conceptual grading
and drainage plan.
3) All driveways over 10% gradient require the approval of the Planning Services
Department.
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City of Rancho Cucamonga DRC2011-00070
Building & Safety Department
_ 10500 Civic Center Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
T: (909)477-2710 F: (909)477-2711
C) SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1) Flow lines steeper than 6 percent could be erosive. The applicant shall provide hard
lined gutters and swales where concentrated flows exceed 3fps, and anywhere that
flow lines exceed 10 percent.
2) Prior to removing fences or walls along common lot lines and prior to constructing
walls along common lot lines the applicant shall provide a letter from the adjacent
property owner(s) allowing work on the adjacent property.
3) Prior to the issuance of a grading permit a Water Quality Management Plan shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Building and Safety Services Director or his
designee.
4) Prior to the issuance of a grading permit the applicant shall provide to Building and
Safety Services Director (or his designee) a copy of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga's Memorandum of Agreement for Storm Water Quality Management
Plan for review for each lot prior to recordation of the document. The Memorandum
of Agreement for Storm Water Quality Management Plan shall be recorded for each
lot prior to issuance of a grading permit.
5) Prior to issuance of a grading permit the applicant shall obtain a Waste Discharge
Identification Number(WDID).
D) WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
1) A Storm Water Quality Management Plan shall be approved by the Building and
Safety Official and the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of Storm Water
Quality Management Plan" shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a grading
permit.
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Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection
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District
Fire Construction Services
STANDARD CONDITIONS
June 29, 2011
Meritage Homes
Whispering Ranch
Tract 16324
DRC2011-00070
THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT.
FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply
The design for Fire Hydrant spacing and location shall comply with the RCFPD Standard 5-10
and CVWD's current standard.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. The required fire flow for this project is 1,500 gallons per minute at a minimum residual
pressure of 20-pounds per square inch. This requirement is made in accordance with Fire
Code Appendix B, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinances.
3. Public 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 homes will not be issued
until the public water plans are approved by FCS and CVWD.
4. On the site plans to be submitted for plan check, show all fire hydrants available to the
proposed site.
FSC-3 Requirement for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
The 2010 California Residential Code and/or any other applicable standards require an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed in the dwelling units in accordance with
the 2010 edition of NFPA 13D.
FSC-4 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.
1. Residential gates installed across Fire District access roads shall be installed in
accordance with RCFPD Residential Gate Standard #9-3.
2. Fire lanes on public streets do not need to be identified.
3. 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.
FSC-5 Hazardous Fire Area
This project is located within the "Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone" (VHFHSZ), City of
Rancho Cucamonga "Hillside District", and/or within the area identified on the Rancho
Cucamonga General Plan, Exhibit V-7 as High Probability-High Consequence for Fire Risk.
These locations have been determined to be within the "Hazardous Fire Area" as defined by the
Fire District. The Hazardous Fire Area is based on maps produced by the California
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
FCS-6 Fuel Modification Zone Plan: The applicant shall design the architectural and
landscape plans for the for the development of the lots in accordance with the approved Fuel
Modification Zone Plan and Addendum that were prepared for the community.
1.
FCS-7 Mobile, stationary or portable power-operated equipment in the Hazardous Fire
Area shall not be used without the Fire Safety Division's written approval. Specific fire
protection measures that may be required to mitigate the hazard include, but are not limited to:
a. A stand-by water tender, equipped with a pump, fire hose and nozzle.
b. Pre-wetting of the site to avoid the production of sparks between blades or tracks and
rocks.
c. Conducting a fire watch for a minimum of one-hour following the cessation of
operations each day.
d. For welding, cutting or grinding work, clear away all combustible material from the area
around such operation for a minimum distance of 10-feet. A "hot-work" permit must be
obtained from Fire Construction Services prior to cutting, welding or grinding work.
e. Maintain one serviceable round point shovel with an overall length of not less than
forty-six (46) inches and one five (5) gallon backpack water pump-type fire extinguisher
fully equipped and ready for use at the immediate area during the operation.
FCS-8 Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, Fire Protection Plan
requirements shall be installed, inspected and accepted by the Fire District staff. Schedule the
inspection with Fire Construction Services at 909-477-2713.
FSC-9 Alternate Method Application
Fire Construction Services staff and the Fire Marshal will review all requests for alternate
method, when submitted. The request must be submitted on the Fire District "Application for
Alternate Method" form along with supporting documents and payment of the $92 review fee.
FCS-10 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 regulate 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.
FCS-11 Address: Prior to the granting of occupancy, single-family dwellings shall post the
address with minimum 4-inch numbers on a contrasting background. The numbers shall be
noncombustible internally or externally illuminated during periods of darkness with non
combustible fixtures. The numbers shall be visible from the street.
FCS-12 Landscaping: The lots must landscaped with the required vegetation in accordance
with approved landscape plans.
FCS-15 Annexation of the parcel map: Annexation of the parcel into the Community Facilities
District#85-1 or#88-1 is required prior to the issuance of grading or building permits
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