HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-48 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 12-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP SUBTPM 19397, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE AN
EXISTING PARCEL OF APPROXIMATELY 25.12 ACRES INTO THREE
PARCELS WITHIN THE GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND THE
INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 10670 6TH STREET ON
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF UTICA AVENUE AND 6TH STREET;
AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 0209-411-33.
A. Recitals.
1. BCI Coca Cola Bottling Co. filed an application forthe approval of Tentative Parcel Map
19397, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Tentative Parcel Map request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 12th day of December 2012, 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 December 12, 2012, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to the L-shaped property of 25.12 acres located at the
northwest corner of Utica Avenue and 6th Street at 10670 6th Street - APN: 0209-411-33.
b. The subject property has a street frontage of approximately 800 feet along
6th Street as well as a street frontage of approximately 500 feet along Utica Avenue alongside the
developed portion of the site. Additionally, there is an approximate 525-foot gap in Utica Avenue
throughout the undeveloped northern half of the site. Also, the site is presently partially improved
with an approximate 120,000 square foot industrial building; and
C. Title 16 of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code states that a Tentative
Parcel Map shall be required for all divisions of land which create less than five parcels. The
applicant, BCI Coca Cola Bottling Co., proposes a subdivision that will create three parcels from one
existing multi-zoned parcel; and
d. The two created parcels (Parcels 1 and 2) on the west side of Utica Avenue will be
located within the Industrial Park (IP) District, while the third created parcel (Parcel 3) on the east
side of Utica Avenue will be located within the General Industrial (GI) District. Parcel 1 is 9.1 acres
in size; Parcel 2 is 7.83 acres in size; and Parcel 3 is 7.39 acres in size; and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 12-48
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19397—CALDWELL ENGINEERING FOR BCI COCA COLA
BOTTLING CO.
December 12, 2012
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e. The properties to the north of the subject site are within the Industrial Park and
General Industrial Districts; the properties to the south of the subject site are within the Industrial
Park and General Industrial Districts; the properties to the east of the subject site are within the
General Industrial District; and the properties to the west of the subject site are within the Industrial
Park and General Industrial Districts; and
f. The applicant does not propose any physical changes to the property such as
modifications to the existing developed site or proposed development for the vacant land.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1
and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed subdivision is in accord with the General Plan,the objectives of the
Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The proposed
project is to subdivide the property into three parcels and is consistent with the development district
of the project site; and
b. The proposed subdivision,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. The proposed project is to subdivide the property into three parcels; no
development of the site is proposed; and
C. The proposed subdivision complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code. The proposed subdivision meets all standards outlined in the Development
Code, and the design and development standards and policies of the Planning Commission and the
City.
4. The Planning Department staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt
from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA
Guidelines. The project qualifies under the Class 3 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines
Section 15303 (Minor Subdivisions)because the project consists of the division of industrial property
into four or fewer parcels, it conforms with the General Plan and zoning, and no variance or
exceptions are required. In addition, there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a
significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Planning
Department's determination of exemption, and based on its own independent judgment, concurs in
the staffs determination of exemption.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth
below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Department
1) Approval is for the subdivision of a parcel (APN: 0209-411-33)with an
overall area of 25.12 acres located at the northwest corner of
Utica Avenue and 6th Street into three parcels (Parcel 1: 9.1 acres;
Parcel 2: 7.83 acres; and Parcel 3: 7.39 acres).
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 12-48
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19397—CALDWELL ENGINEERING FOR BCI COCA COLA
BOTTLING CO.
December 12, 2012
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2) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections
of the Development Code, State Fire Marshal's regulations, Uniform
Building Code, or any other City Ordinances.
3) Any proposals for development within the project site shall require the
review and approval of the City's Planning Department prior to
construction and/or installation.
4) Any proposals for building or site modification within the currently
developed portion of the site shall require the review and approval of
the City's Planning Department prior to construction and/or installation.
Engineering Services Department
1) No more than 5 acres shall drain to a single curbside drain outlet. (Use
Standard Drawing 107-B or 107-C).
2) Create vehicular access from the existing Utica Avenue stubbed street
into the newly created parcels. Notify the adjacent property owner prior
to the beginning of construction. Revise the City drawing indicating
access, provide security, and obtain permit prior to recordation of final
map.
3) Submit Utica Avenue centerline design for review and approval priorto
submittal of final map.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2012.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Frances Howdyshell, Chairman
ATTEST:
,d.—
,06ffrAA1Aoom, Secretary
I, Jeffrey A. Bloom, Secretary to 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 12th day of December 2012, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: OAXACA
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT #: SUBTPM19397
SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
APPLICANT: BCI COCA COLA BOTTLING CO.
LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF 6TH STREET AND UTICA AVENUE —APN: 0209-411-33.
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. 12-48, 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. This tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning Commission, unless a
complete final map is filed with the Engineering Services Department within 3 years from the date
of the approval.
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Completion Date
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT, (909)477-2710,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
UPON DEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE, THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS WILL APPLY TO
THE PROJECT:
NOTE: ANY CHANGES TO THE MAP MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL
REVIEW(S).
C. 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., SUBTPM19397) 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.
D. 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., SUBTPM19397). 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.
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Completion Date
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).
E. 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. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC Table 5-A.
4. Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed.
F. 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.
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3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the
time of application for grading plan check.
4. The final grading plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed,
submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building
permits.
5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for
existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of
combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared, stamped, and signed by a California
registered Civil Engineer.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT,(909)477-2740,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
G. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated to the City for all interior public streets,
community trails, public paseos, public landscape areas, street trees,traffic signal encroachment
and maintenance, and public drainage facilities as shown on the plans and/or tentative map.
Private easements for non-public facilities (cross-lot drainage, local feeder trails, etc.) shall be
reserved as shown on the plans and/or tentative map.
2. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated or
noted on the final map.
3. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on the
final map.
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Completion Date
H. Street Improvements
1. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. 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.
I. 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.
J. Improvement Completion
1. If the required public improvements are not completed prior to approval of the final map, an
improvement certificate shall be placed upon the final parcel map, stating that they will be
completed upon development for: Either Parcel 2 or 3, Utica Avenue shall be installed full width
except parkway improvements that may be deferred to development of each parcel. A final
drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map
approval. All drainage facilities shall be installed as required by the City Engineer. In addition,
upon development_of either Parcel 2 or 3, sidewalk and street lights shall be installed along
Utica Avenue frontage of Parcel 1. Along Parcel 1, the sidewalk may be curb adjacent and must
meet ADA standards.
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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FIRE STANDARD CONDITIONS
UPON DEVELOPMENT THE FOLLOWING STANDARD CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS PROJECT:
The project must comply in design and constructed in accordance with the 2010 California Building &
Fire Codes, the RCFPD Ordinance FD50 and the RCFPD Standards. The RCFPD ordinance,
procedures & standards which are referenced in this document can be access on the web
www.cityofrc.us
FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply
1. Design guidelines for Fire Hydrants: Reference the RCFPD Standard 5-10
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. The required fire flow for this project is calculated gallons per minute at a minimum residual
pressure of 20-pounds per square inch. This requirement is made in accordance with California
Fire Code Appendix, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinances. The required minimum fire flow for
this project may be reduced by 50% when automatic fire sprinklers are installed.
2. Public fire hydrants located within the immediate vicinity 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.
3. Fire protection water supply 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 the fire protection water supply
plans are approved.
4. 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 the current editions of the California
Fire Code, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance and/or any other applicable
standards that require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system to be installed.
FSC-5 Fire Alarm System & Sprinkler Monitoring
1. The current edition California Building/Fire Codes, the RCFPD Ordinance and Fire Alarm Standard
9-3 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
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submitted to Fire Construction Services in accordance with RCFPD Fire Alarm Standard. Refer to
the specified documents for the system requirements.
FSC-6 Fire District Site Access
Fire District access roadways include public roads, streets and highways, as well as private roads, drive
aisles and/or designated fire lanes. Please reference the RCFPD Fire Department Access Roadways
Standard 5-1.
1. Location of Access: All portions of the structures 1st 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.
In. The maximum grade of the driving surface shall not exceed 12%.
i. Support a minimum load of 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW).
j. Trees and shrubs planted adjacent to the fire lane shall be kept trimmed to a minimum of
14 feet, 6 inches from the ground up. Vegetation shall not be allowed to obstruct Fire
Department apparatus.
3. Access Doorways: Approved doorways, accessible without the use of a ladder, shall be provided
as follows:
a. In buildings without high-piled storage, access shall be provided in accordance with the
current edition of California Building/Fire Codes 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. Building Access: Knox boxes for site and building access are required in accordance with RCFPD
Standard 5-9.
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6. 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.
9. Roof Access: must be in accordance with the RCFPD Roof Access Standard 5-6. 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 more than 10,000 square feet or with
roof more than 15' in height and less than 75' above the level of the fire access road.
a. This access must be reachable by either fire department an aerial ladder.
b. A minimum of one ladder point with a fixed ladder shall be provided in buildings with
construction features, or high parapets that inhibit roof access.
C. The number of ladder points may be required to be increased, depending on the building size
and configuration.
d. Regardless of the parapet height or construction features the approved ladder point shall be
identified in accordance to the roof access standard.
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e. Where the entire roof access is restricted by high parapet walls or other obstructions, a
permanently mounted access ladder is required.
f. Multiple access ladders may be required for larger buildings.
g. Ladder construction must be in accordance with the RCFPD Roof Access Standard
Appendix.
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.
• Aerosol Products
• Magnesium Working
• Application of Flammable Finishes
• Motor Vehicle Fuel-Dispensing Operation
• Automobile Wrecking Yards
• Open Burning
• Battery Systems
• Organic Coating
• Candles and open flames in public assemblies
• Ovens
• Cellulose Nitrate
• Powder Coating
• Compressed Gases
• Public Assembly
• Cryogenics
• Pyrotechnical Special Effects
• Dry Cleaning Plants
• Radioactive Materials
• Dust-Producing Processes and Operations
Refrigeration Systems
• Explosive or Blasting Agents
• Repair Garages
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• Flammable and Combustible Liquids
• Rubbish Handling Operations
• Fruit Ripening Plants
• Spraying or Dipping Operation
• Hazardous Materials
• Tents, Canopies and/or Air Supported Structures
• High-Pile Combustible Storage (HPS)
• Tire Storage
• Liquefied Petroleum Gases
• Welding and Cutting Operations
• LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in Assembly Buildings
• Wood Products/Lumber Yards
FSC-11 Hazardous Materials - Submittal to the County of San Bernardino
The San Bernardino County Fire Department shall review your Business Emergency/Contingency Plan
for compliance with minimum standards. Contact the San Bernardino County Fire, Hazardous Materials
Division at (909) 387-4631 for forms and assistance. The County Fire Department is the Cal/EPA
Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. If the facility is a NEW business, a Certificate of Occupancy issued by Building & Safety will not be
finalized until the San Bernardino County Fire Department reviews your Business
Emergency/Contingency Plan. California Government Code, Section 65850.2 prohibits the City
from issuing a final Certificate of Occupancy unless the applicant has met or is meeting specific
hazardous materials disclosure requirements. A Risk Management Program (RMP) may also be
required if regulation substances are to be used or stored at the new facility.
2. Any business that operates on rented or leased property which is required to submit a plan is also
required to submit a notice to the owner of the property in writing stating that the business is
subject to the Business Emergency/Contingency Plan mandates and has complied with the
provisions. The tenant must provide a copy of the Plan to the property owner within five (5)
working days, if requested by the owner.
FSC-12 Hazardous Materials - Submittal to Fire Construction Services
Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction of buildings and/or the installation of
equipment designed to store, use or dispense hazardous materials in accordance with the current
editions of the California Building, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Codes, RCFPD Ordinances and
other implemented and/or adopted standards.
FSC-13 Alternate Method Application
Fire Construction Services staff and the Fire Marshal will review all requests for alternate method, when
submitted. The request must be submitted on the Fire District "Application for Alternate Method" form
along with supporting documents and payment of the review fee.
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FCS-14 Map Recordation
RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS for Fire Department Emergency Access and Water Supply are required
on this project. The project appears to be located on a property that is being subdivided. The reciprocal
agreement is required to be recorded between property owners and the Fire District. The recorded
agreement shall include a copy of the site plan. The Fire Construction Services shall approve the
agreement, prior to recordation. The agreement shall be recorded with the County of San Bernardino,
Recorders Office.
Reciprocal access agreement - Please provide a permanent access agreement between the owners
granting irrevocable and a non-exclusive easement, favoring the Fire District to gain access to the
subject property. The agreement shall include a statement that no obstruction, gate, fence, building or
other structure shall be placed within the dedicated access, without Fire Department approval. The
agreement shall have provisions for emergency situations and the assessing of cost recovery to the
property by the fire District.
Reciprocal water covenant - Please provide a permanent maintenance and service covenant between
the owners granting an irrevocable and non-exclusive easement, favoring the Fire District for the purpose
of accessing and maintaining the private water mains, valves and fire hydrants (fire protection systems
facilities in general). The covenant shall have provisions for emergency situations and the assessing of
cost recovery to the property by the fire District.
FCS-15 Annexation of the parcel map: Annexation of the parcel map into the Community Facilities
District #85-1 or#88-1 is required prior to the issuance of grading or building permits.
Chronological Summary of RCFPD Standard Conditions
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS - Please complete the following prior to the issuance of
any building permits:
1. Private Water Supply (Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit construction plans, specifications,
flow test data and calculations for the private water main system for review and approval by the
Fire District. Plans and installation shall comply with Fire District Standards. Approval of the on-
site (private) fire underground and water plans is required prior to any building permit issuance for
any structure on the site. Private on-site combination domestic and fire supply system must be
designed in accordance with RCFPD Standards. The Building & Safety Division and Fire
Construction Services will perform plan checks and inspections.
All private on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any
combustible framing materials to the site. Fire construction Services will inspect the installation,
witness hydrant flushing and grant a clearance before lumber is dropped.
2. Public Water Supply (Domestic/Fire) Systems: The applicant shall submit a plan showing the
locations of all new public fire hydrants for the review and approval by the Fire District and CCWD.
On the plan, show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-foot radius of the project. Please reference
the RCFPD Water Plan Submittal Procedure Standard.
All required public fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed and operable prior to delivering any
combustible framing materials to the site. CCWD personnel shall inspect the installation and
witness the hydrant flushing. Fire Construction Services shall inspect the site after acceptance of
the public water system by CCWD. Fire Construction Services must grant a clearance before
lumber is dropped.
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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.
5. Easements and Reciprocal Agreements: All easements and agreements must be recorded with
the County of San Bernardino.
PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF TEMPORARY POWER
The building construction must be substantially completed in accordance with Fire Construction Services'
"Temporary Power Release Checklist and Procedures".
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY OR FINAL INSPECTION - Please complete the following:
1. Hydrant Markers: All fire hydrants shall have a blue reflective pavement marker indicating the fire
hydrant location on the street or driveway in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Engineering Standard Plan 134, "Installation of Reflective Hydrant Markers". On private property,
the markers shall be installed at the centerline of the fire access road, at each hydrant location.
2. Private Fire Hydrants: For the purpose of final acceptance, a licensed sprinkler contractor, in the
presence of Fire Construction Services, shall conduct a test of the most hydraulically remote on-
site fire hydrants. The underground fire line contractor, developer and/or owner are responsible for
hiring the company to perform the test. A final test report shall be submitted to Fire Construction
Services verifying the fire flow available. The fire flow available must meet or exceed the required
fire flow in accordance with the California Fire Code.
3. Fire Sprinkler System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler
system(s) shall be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
4. Fire Sprinkler Monitoring: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire sprinkler
monitoring system must be tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services. The fire sprinkler
monitoring system shall be installed, tested and operational immediately following the completion of
the fire sprinkler system (subject to the release of power).
5. Fire Suppression Systems and/or other special hazard protection systems shall be inspected,
tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services before occupancy is granted and/or equipment
is placed in service.
6. Fire Alarm System: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the fire alarm system shall
be installed, inspected, tested and accepted by Fire Construction Services.
7. Access Control Gates: Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, vehicular gates must be
inspected, tested and accepted in accordance with RCFPD Standards by Fire Construction
Services.
S. 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.
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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: Must be in accordance with the RCFPD Standard 5-7, 5-8 and/or 5-5. 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: Must be in accordance with the RCFPD Standard 5-11. Prior to the issuance of
a Certificate of Occupancy, a 8 ''/2' x 11" or 11" x 17" site plan of the site in accordance with
RCFPD Standard 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 @approved by
Fire Construction Services.
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