HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-01 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO.13-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW DRC2012-00616, THE DESIGN REVIEW OF DETAILED SITE
PLAN, MODIFICATIONS TO BUILDINGS A, H,AND J TO INCLUDE ROOF-
MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS,AND COVERED RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
PARKING CANOPIES WITH ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS FOR
PHASE I OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
STORAGE FACILITY ON 9.87 ACRES OF LAND IN THE LOW
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) WITHIN
THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF THE EASTBOUND 210 FREEWAY AND SOUTHBOUND 1-15
FREEWAY INTERCHANGE AT 13670 VICTORIA STREET;AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 0228-011-31.
A. Recitals.
1. Charles Joseph Associates filed an application for the approval of Development Review
DRC2012-00616, 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 9th day of January 2013, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a meeting 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 January 9, 2013, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission
hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located at 13670 Victoria Street and is presently
improved with a recreational vehicle storage facility under Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048;
and
b. The property to the north consists of the 210 Freeway;to the south is Future Phase
II/Open Land District; the east consists of the 1-15 Freeway; and to the west is the Etiwanda
Creek/Sevaine Drain Channel and the Victoria Street Retention Basin; and
C. Development Review DRC2012-00616 requests minor site alterations consisting of
12 additional open recreational vehicle parking stalls,the installation of parking canopies to provide
covered parking, and solar panels that will be mounted parallel to the roof plane; and
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d. The design of the parking canopies will blend with the existing buildings; and
e. The solar panels will be mounted parallel to the roof plane on existing buildings,
thereby minimizing any potential impacts from glare; and
f. The installation of solar panels will be an environmental benefit, reducing energy
consumption by capturing energy from a renewable source, contributing energyto the electrical grid
and reducing the consumption of green house gases, all of which are desirable benefits; and
g. The installation of parking canopies, solar panels and 12 additional recreational
vehicle parking stalls will be of negligible impact on the operational characteristics of the recreational
vehicle storage facility as reviewed and approved under Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048;
and
h. Related case file Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00618 pertains to the request
for the modification of Conditional DRC2003-00048 for site plan changes and modifications to the
building to permit additional recreational vehicle parking stalls, parking canopies and roof-mounted
solar panels.
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:
a. The proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; 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; and
C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code; 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 adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration on April 14, 2004, in
connection with the City's approval of Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048. 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)
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additional mitigation measures are now feasible to reduce impacts or different mitigation measures
can be imposed to substantially reduce impacts; and
b. The Planning Commission finds 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. Development Review
DRC2012-00616 pertains to the request for the addition of parking canopies, roof-mounted solar
panels that are substantially parallel to the roof plane, and 12 open RV parking stalls. The addition
of parking canopies and solar panels will not intensify the operational characteristics of the RV
parking storage facility or create nuisance impacts, such as intense glare. The solar panels will be
oriented to the south and will have a matte finish, thereby mitigating impacts from glare.
Additionally, the parking canopies with solar panels will capture enough solar energy to contribute to
the electrical grid, thereby capitalizing on a renewable energy source and lessening the impacts to
the environment and non-renewable energy resources. Staff also finds that this modification will
have a negligible impact on the operational characteristics since the addition of solar panels and 12
open parking stalls will not intensify the operational characteristics(traffic, noise,vibration)of the RV
storage facility. Staff further finds that the project will not have one or more significant effects not
discussed in the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration, nor 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. Based on the reasons noted above,the
addition of covered parking, solar panels, and 12 open stalls does not change the scope in a
manner that merits further environmental review; and
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
CECA in connection with the City's consideration of Development Review DRC2012-00616.
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 Development Review DRC2012-00616, the design
review of detailed Site Plan, modifications to Buildings A, H, and J to
include roof-mounted solar panels, and covered recreational vehicle
parking canopies with roof-mounted solar panels for Phase I for the
Victoria RV and Boat Storage Facility at 13670 Victoria Street as
originally approved under Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 and
modified under Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00618.
2) The applicant shall adhere to all conditions in Resolution 04-44 for
Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048 and Resolution 13-02 for
Conditional Use Permit DRC2012-00618.
3) The recreational vehicle parking stalls, covered recreational vehicle
parking canopies, and roof-mounted solar panels will be developed
and plan checked in accordance with plans on-file in the Planning
Department as approved by the Design Review Committee on
December 4, 2012 for Development Review DRC2012-00616.
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4) The solar panels shall be mounted parallel to the roof plane as shown
in the plans and details on file for Development Review DRC2012-
00616.
5) 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.
Environmental Mitigation
1) The applicant shall adhere to all environmental mitigations in
Resolution 04-044 for Conditional Use Permit DRC2003-00048.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF JANUARY 2013.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Frances Howdyshell, Chairman
ATTEST:
Can c Burnett, Senior Planner
I, Candyce Burnett, Senior Planner 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 9th day of January 2013, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, OAXACA, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT M DRC2012-00616
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR SOLAR PANELS
APPLICANT: CHARLES JOSEPH ASSOCIATES
LOCATION: 13670 VICTORIA STREET-APN: 0228-011-31
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.13-01, 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 Determination -$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. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.)or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved
use has commenced, whichever comes first.
5. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,all
other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
6. A detailed on-site lighting plan,including a photometric diagram,shall be reviewed and approved
by the Planning Director and Police Department (477-2800) prior to the issuance of building
permits. Such plan shall indicate style,illumination,location,height,and method of shielding so
as not to adversely affect adjacent properties.
7. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be
located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete
or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. For
single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
8. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination.
D. Shopping Centers
1. Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours.
2. 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.
E. 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.
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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)
F. 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(DRC2012-00616)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.
G. 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(DRC2012-00616). 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.
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5. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Department's public
counter).
H. 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. Provide draft stops in combustible concealed construction. —/—I-
4. Provide compliance with the CBC for accessibility to public buildings and for CA Building Energy
Efficient Standards.
5. Exterior walls shall be constructed of the required fire rating in accordance with CBC Table 5-A
6. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC.
7. Upon plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed.
I. 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. 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:
J. 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.
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FIRE STANDARD CONDITIONS
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
1. 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 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 tum radius shall be 24-feet.
C. The minimum outside tum 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 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.
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.
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.
Candles and open flames in public assemblies
Compressed Gases Public Assembly
Dry Cleaning Plants Refrigeration Systems
Explosive or Blasting Agents Repair Garages
Tents, Canopies and/or Air Supported Structures LPG or Gas Fuel Vehicles in
Assembly Buildings
FSC-12 Hazardous Materials - Submittal to Fire Construction Services
1. 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
2. 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.
FCS-14 Map Recordation
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Fire Flow: A current fire flow letter from CCWD must be received. The applicant is
responsible for obtaining the Fre flow information from CCWD and submitting the letter
to Fire Construction Services.
7. 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.
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.
9. The CCBR'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.
10. 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
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it. Hazardous Materials: The applicant must obtain inspection and acceptance by Fire
Construction Services.
12. 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.
13. Mapping Site Plan: Must be in accordance with the RCFPD Standard 5-11. Prior to the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a 8 W 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.