HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-26 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 13-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP SUBTT18870,A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A VACANT PARCEL OF
ABOUT 3,047,614 SQUARE FEET (79.67 ACRES) INTO 291 LOTS AND
ELEVEN (11) LETTERED LOTS WITHIN THE LOW MEDIUM (LM)
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN (SOUTH
OVERLAY), LOCATED ABOUT 525 FEET EAST OF ETIWANDA AVENUE
AT THE NORTH SIDE OF ARROW ROUTE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF —APN: 0229-041-09.
A. Recitals.
1. Lennar Homes of California filed an application for the issuance of Tentative Tract Map
SUBTT18870, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution,the subject
Tentative Tract Map request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 10th day of July 2013 the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said 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 meeting on July 10, 2013, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a vacant parcel located approximately 525 feet east of
Etiwanda Avenue at the north side of Arrow Route; and
b. The project site is an irregularly shaped vacant parcel with an overall area of
approximately 3.5 million square feet(80.8 acres). The site is approximately 1,900 feet deep(north
to south), because of its irregular shape, it is approximately 1,300 feet wide (east to west) at the
north property line and approximately 2,100 feet wide at the south property line. There is a"dog leg"
extension that is approximately 232 feet in width and 688 feet in length at the northwest corner of
the property that extends to Foothill Boulevard; and
C. To the west of the project site are the Victoria Woods apartment complex and a
single-family residential subdivision. To the north is the San Sevaine Villas apartment complex.
Immediately to the east, and parallel to the east property line of the project site, is the Etiwanda/San
Sevaine flood control channel. To the south are legal, non-conforming single-family residences,
industrial uses (principally outdoor storage), and several vacant parcels; and
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d. Within the project site is a utility corridor comprised of easements in favor of
Southern California Edison (SCE) and Southern California Gas Company(SCGC), and associated
improvements such as transmission lines. This corridor is located parallel to the west property line
of the project site and is approximately 22 acres in area. The "dog leg" portion of the property is
entirely within this corridor; and
e. The zoning of the majority of the site is Low Medium (LM) Residential District,
Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay); the portion of the site that is within the utility corridor is
zoned Open Space(OS) District. The zoning of the properties to the west beyond the utility corridor
are Low(L), Low Medium (LM), and Medium (M) Residential Districts, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South
Overlay). The zoning of the property to the north is Medium (M) Residential District, Foothill
Boulevard Overlay Zoning District(Subarea 4). The zoning of the properties to the south is General
Industrial (GI) District. The zoning of the flood control channel to the east is Floodway (FW)
(unincorporated San Bernardino County); and
f. The proposal is to subdivide the property into 291 numbered lots for a private
(gated) single-family residential development. There will be an additional eleven (11) lettered lots for
an existing, unrelated Southern Gas Company facility (Lot A) and common areas as follows: open
space along the Arrow Route street frontage (Lots B, C, and D); two private parks (Lots E and F);
pedestrian access pathways (Lots G and H), and private streets (Lot 1); and
g. All lots will comply with the development standards applicable to this zoning district
as described in Figure 5-2 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. Individual lot areas will range between
5,000 square feet to 13,450 square feet, which are in excess of the minimum of 5,000 square feet
that is required. The minimum average lot area is 6,738 square feet, which is in excess of the
minimum 6,000 that is required; and
h. The applicant submitted Development Review DRC2012-01202, a review of the
architecture for the proposed single-family homes that are to be constructed with the subject
tentative tract map. As the Design Review Committee did not accept the architecture of the homes
as proposed and directed the applicant to revise the proposal, the Planning Commission public
hearing for the development review application will occur separately at a later, regularly scheduled
date; and
i. This application is in conjunction with Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00483.
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 subdivision is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the
Development Code and the Etiwanda Specific Plan, and the purposes of the district in which the site
is located. The proposal is to subdivide a property with an area of approximately 3.5 million square
feet (80.8 acres) into 291 numbered lots and eleven (11) lettered lots for a private (gated)
single-family residential development. The underlying General Plan designation is Low Medium
(LM) Residential.
b. The proposed development,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 project site is vacant;the proposed land use is consistent with the
land uses within the vicinity where it is located and the expectations of the community. The zoning
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of the majority of the site is Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South
Overlay); the portion of the site that is within the utility corridor described above is zoned Open
Space(OS) District. The zoning of the properties to the west beyond the utility corridor are Low(L),
Low Medium (LM), and Medium (M) Residential Districts, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay).
The zoning of the property to the north is Medium(M) Residential District, Foothill Boulevard Overlay
Zoning District (Subarea 4).
C. The proposed development complies with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code and the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The proposed development meets all
standards outlined in the Development Code and the Etiwanda Specific Plan and the design and
development standards and policies of the Planning Commission and the City.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration,together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for
the application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Monitoring Program attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, based upon the
findings as follows:
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act("CEQA") and the City's local
CEQA Guidelines, the City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of
the project. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that,with the
imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would
have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative
Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment
period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all
comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record
before it, finds: (i)that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA;
and (ii) that, based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that
the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds
that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the
Planning Commission. Based on these findings, the Planning Commission hereby adopts the
Mitigated Negative Declaration.
C. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation
Monitoring Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public
Resources Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance
with the mitigation measures during project implementation. The Planning Commission therefore
adopts the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project.
d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Mitigation Monitoring Program and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings
upon which the Planning Commission's decision is based is the Planning Manager of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga. Those documents are available for public review in the Planning Department
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga,
California 91730, telephone (909) 477-2750.
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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 subdivision of a vacant parcel of about 3,047,614
square feet(79.67 acres) into 291 lots and eleven (11) lettered lots within
the Low Medium (LM) Residential District, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South
Overlay), located approximately 525 feet east of Etiwanda Avenue at the
north side of Arrow Route-APN: 0229-041-09.
2) Development of all lots shall be in accordance with the standards and
requirements applicable to the Low Medium (LM) Residential District
(South Overlay) as described in Figure 5-2 of the Etiwanda Specific
Plan.
3) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections
of the Development Code, Etiwanda Specific Plan, State Fire Marshal's
regulations, Uniform Building Code, or any other City Ordinances.
4) Prior to recordation of the Final Map, all lots shall be rough graded to
include building pads and interim improvements (for example,
drainage) as deemed necessary by the City.
5) The Community Trail and entry points at Arrow Route and Foothill
Boulevard shall be designed and constructed per the City Standard for
Community Trails to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Planning
Manager. The design of the trail and associated improvements shall
be coordinated with and are subject to the approval of Southern
California Edison and the Southern California Gas Company.
6) A copy of any comments and/or corrections in response to plans
submitted to SCE and SCGC shall be provided to the City for
determination of alternate solutions, if necessary, and for the file
record.
7) Install two (2) trees within the rear yard area of Lots 1 through 21, 138,
137, and 141 —through 146. The species and minimum box size of
these trees shall match the tree requirements described in the City
Standard applicable to Community Trails as established by the
Engineering Services Department.
8) The landscaping planted along the trail shall be located on the east
side of the trail pathway, between the pathway and the perimeter wall
of the subdivision.
9) A copy of the final design of the Community Trail shall be provided to
the Planning Department for the file record.
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10) Prior to construction, all future homes and associated improvements
shall require the review and approval by the City and the issuance of
applicable Building Permits by the Building and Safety Services
Department. The site plotting and architecture of these homes (and
accessory structures) are subject to the review and approval of
Development Review DRC2012-01202_ by the Design Review
Committee and Planning Commission.
11) All Conditions of Approval for Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00483
shall apply.
Engineering Services Department
1) Arrow Route frontage improvements, extending from east City Limits to
west edge of Edison easement (west property line), to be in
accordance with Etiwanda Specific Plan "Major Arterial' standards as
required and including:
a) Provide curb and gutter, curvilinear sidewalk, street trees,
curbside drain outlets, and access ramps as required.
b) Construct asphalt pavement to the centerline of the street.
c) Provide 9500 Lumen HPSV street lights as required.
d) Provide traffic striping and signage, as required.
e) Provide R26(s) "No Stopping" signs as required.
f) Dedication shall be made a total of 50 feet measured from street
centerline of Arrow Route.
g) Provide additional widening on the south side of Arrow Route
sufficient to install a left-turn lane for the project entry.
h) Provide off-site transition to the existing edge of pavement east of
the east tract boundary to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Permit/review shall be processed by County of San Bernardino.
i) The pavement reconstruction and overlays will be determined
during plan check.
2) The interior private streets shall conform to City "Local Street'
standards as required and including:
a) Provide curb, gutter, sidewalk, street trees and drive approaches
as required.
b) Provide 5800 Lumen HPSV street lights as required.
c) Provide traffic striping and signage as required.
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3) Widen the culvert over Etiwanda Creek. The developer will receive
Transportation and or Drainage Development Fee credit for widening
the culvert to accommodate the ultimate "Major Arterial" full street
width.
4) Install traffic signal at the intersection of Arrow Route and Pecan
Avenue.
5) The existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical
except for the 66 kV electrical) on the project side of Arrow Route shall
be undergrounded along the entire frontage, extending to the first pole
off-site (east and west), prior to public improvement acceptance or
occupancy, whichever occurs first. All services crossing Arrow Route
shall be undergrounded at the same time. The developer may request
a reimbursement agreement to recover one-half the City adopted cost
for undergrounding from future development (or redevelopment) as it
occurs on the opposite side of the street. If the developer fails to
submit said reimbursement agreement within 6 months of the public
improvements being accepted by the City, all rights of the developer to
reimbursement shall terminate.
a) The City shall provide the collected monies from the developer on
the south side of Arrow Route, east of Pecan Avenue,
DRC2006-00692, paid for as an in-lieu fee for future
undergrounding of said overhead utilities.
6) All gated accesses shall conform to the City's "Residential Project
Gated Entrance Design Guide".
7) Development shall apply for Southern California Edison Company and
Southern California Gas Company permits for the construction of the
Community Trail.
a) Construct Community Trail per City Standards.
8) Developer will be required to complete master storm drain
improvements per the Etiwanda/San Sevaine Area Drainage Policy or
provide alternative drainage facilities subject to the approval of the City
Engineer. The developer shall make a good faith effort to obtain all the
necessary storm drain easements from the affected property owners,
south of Arrow Route and if he/she should fail to do so, the developer
shall, at least 120 days prior to submittal of the final map for approval,
enter into an agreement to complete the improvements pursuant to
Government Code Sections 66462 and 66462.5 at such time as the
City decides to acquire the property interests required for the
improvements. Such agreement shall provide for payment by the
developer of all costs incurred by the City if the City decides to acquire
the off-site property interests required in connection with the
subdivision. Security for a portion of these costs shall be in the form of
a cash deposit in the amount given in an appraisal report obtained by
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the City, at developer's cost. The appraiser shall have been approved
by the City prior to commencement of the appraisal. This condition
applies in particular, but not limited to: Construction of the Master Plan
Storm Drain Area No. 10 Lines XVI-1b & 2 from the Proiect Site to
south of Whittram Avenue.
a) Development shall apply for SCE permit for construction of
Master Plan Storm Drain within its easement.
9) Master Plan Line XVI-1 b& 2 is eligible for fee credit/reimbursement in
accordance with the City Policy. In addition, reconstruction of
Whittram Avenue crossing is eligible for Transportation Fee
credit/reimbursement.
10) Since this is a private gated community, the homeowners association
will maintain all frontage landscaping, including street trees. Private
landscaping along Arrow Route frontage shall reflect line-of-sight
designs for all project driveways.
11) An in-lieu fee as contribution for the future installation of the median
island and landscaping on Foothill Boulevard from the existing median
to the east per City Drawing 2255-L to Cornwall Avenue. The fee shall
be one-half the City adopted unit amount times the length of the project
frontage.
a) The developer shall also pay a fair share for any frontage
portions installed by others.
12) An in-lieu fee as contribution for the future undergrounding of the
existing overhead utilities (telecommunications and electrical, except
for the 66 kV electrical)on the opposite side of Foothill Boulevard shall
be paid to the City prior to the issuance of Building Permits. The fee
shall be one-half the City adopted unit amount times the length of the
Foothill Boulevard property frontage.
Environmental Mitigation
Air Quality
1) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating
condition so as to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall
ensure that all construction equipment is being properly serviced and
maintained as per manufacturers'specifications. Maintenance records
shall be available at the construction site for City verification.
2) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits,the developer shall submit
construction plans to the City denoting the proposed schedule and
projected equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide
evidence that low-emission mobile construction equipment will be
utilized, or that their use was investigated and found to be infeasible for
the project. Contractors shall also conform to any construction
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measures imposed by the South CoastAir Quality Management District
(SCAQMD) as well as City Planning staff.
3) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards
noted in SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied
either by hand or high-volume, low-pressure spray.
4) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in
SCAQMD Rule 1108.
5) All construction equipment shall complywith SCAQMD Rules 402 and
403. Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through
seeding and watering.
• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads.
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to
erosion over extended periods of time.
• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed
excavated soil during and after the end of work periods.
• Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local
ordinances and use sound engineering practices.
• Sweep streets according to a'schedule established by the City if
silt is carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a
result of hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of
year of construction.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e.,wind speeds
exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403
requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks
or cover payloads using tarps or other suitable means.
6) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board
[RWQCB])daily to reduce Fine Particulate Matter(PM10)emissions, in
accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403.
7) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall
be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for
96 hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions.
8) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative
fuel-powered equipment where feasible.
9) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading
plans include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when
not in use.
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10) Landscape with native and/or drought-resistant species to reduce
water consumption and to provide passive solar benefits.
11) Provide lighter color roofing and road materials and tree planting
programs to comply with the AQMP Miscellaneous Sources MSC-01
measure.
12) All residential structures shall be required to incorporate high-
efficiency/low-polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water
heaters.
13) All residential structures shall be required to incorporate thermal pane
windows and weather-stripping.
14) All new development in the City of Rancho Cucamonga shall comply
with South Coast Air Quality Management District's Rule 445, Wood
Burning Devices. Rule 445 was adopted in March 2008 to reduce
emissions of PM2.5 and precludes the installation of indoor or outdoor
wood burning devices (i.e. fireplaces/hearths) in new development on
or after March 9, 2009.
Biological Resources
1) The applicant shall purchase at a 1:1 ratio 4.8 acres of Riversidean
alluvial fan sage scrub(RAFSS) habitat designated for conservation or
pay in-lieu fees. Evidence of applicable mitigation agreements
approved by California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) shall
be submitted to the City prior to issuance of grading permits.
2) Trees that are removed shall be replaced on a one-to-one basis with a
matching species of a minimum 15-gallon size.
3) Burrowing owl mitigation:
a) Avoidance during the breeding season - Breeding season
avoidance measures, including but not limited to those as follows
shall be implemented. A pre-construction survey for resident
burrowing owls shall be conducted by a qualified biologist within
30 days prior to construction activities. If ground-disturbing
activities are delayed or suspended for more than 30 days after
the pre-construction survey, the site will be resurveyed for owls.
Pre-construction survey methodology shall be based on Appendix
D (Breeding and Non-breeding Season Surveys and Reports) of
the CDFW Staff Report. Results of the pre-construction survey
shall be provided to CDFW and the City. If the pre-construction
survey does not identify burrowing owls on the project site, then
no further mitigation would be required. If burrowing owls are
found to be utilizing the project site during the pre-construction
survey, measures shall be developed by the qualified biologist in
coordination with CDFW to avoid impacting occupied burrows
during the nesting period. These measures shall be based on the
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most current CDFW protocols and would minimally include
establishment of buffer setbacks from occupied burrows and owl
monitoring.
b) Burrow exclusion and/or closure during the non-breeding season
- During the non-breeding season (September 1 through
January 31), if burrows occupied by migratory or non-migratory
resident burrowing owls are detected during a pre-construction
survey, then burrow exclusion and/or closure may be used to
exclude owls from those burrows. Burrow exclusion and/or
closure should only be conducted by a qualified wildlife biologist
in coordination with CDFW using the most current CDFW
guidelines.
c) Nesting Birds - If vegetation removal, soil disturbance, or any
other construction related activity is to occur during the avian
nesting season (February 1 through August 31), a
preconstruction nesting survey shall be conducted prior to
initiation of construction. If nests are discovered, they should be
avoided through establishment of an appropriate buffer setback,
as determined by a qualified wildlife biologist. The temporary"no
construction"area would have to be maintained until the nest has
completed its cycle, as determined by a qualified wildlife biologist.
Once the nest cycle is complete and all nestlings have fledged
and left the nest, then construction in the area could resume. If
initial ground disturbing activities or site clearing is proposed to
occur outside of the nesting season (September 1 through
January 31), then a preconstruction survey would not be required
and construction could commence unimpeded.
4) Prior to approval by the City of any grading and/or construction permits,
the applicant shall consult with the Army Corp of Engineers (Corps)to
obtain an approved Jurisdictional Determination and, if necessary,
acquire the applicable permits from the Corps and any applicable
authorization(s) from the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control
Board, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and/or the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Copies of any correspondence
and/or permits received shall be submitted to the City for review and
record.
Cultural Resources
1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or
during grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to
monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect
or preserve them for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist,
the City of Rancho Cucamonga will:
• Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from
demolition or significant modification without an opportunity for
the City to establish its archaeological value.
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• Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of
archaeological sites within new developments, using their special
qualities as a theme or focal point.
• Pursue educating the public about the archaeological heritage of
the area.
• Prepare a mitigation plan consistent with Section 21083.2
Archaeological resources of CEQA to eliminate adverse project
effects on significant, important, and unique prehistoric
resources, including but not limited to, avoiding archaeological
sites, capping or covering sites with soil, planning the site as a
park or green space or paying an in-kind mitigation fee.
• Prepare a technical resources management report,documenting
the inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources
within the project area. Submit one copy of the completed report
with original illustrations, to the San Bernardino County
Archaeological Information Center for permanent archiving.
2) If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal fossils) are
encountered before or during grading,the developer will retain a qualified
paleontologist to monitor construction activities, to take appropriate
measures to protect or preserve them for study. The paleontologist shall
submit a report of findings that will also provide specific
recommendations regarding further mitigation measures (i.e.,
paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate. Where mitigation
monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be limited to,
the following measures:
• Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow
the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to
the site full-time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities.
• Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded,
divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has
completed salvage. If construction personnel make the
discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert
construction and notify the monitor of the find.
• Prepare, identify, and curate all recovered fossils for
documentation in the summary report and transfer to an
appropriate depository (i.e., San Bernardino County Museum).
• Submit summary report to City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer
collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino
County Museum.
Geology and Soils
1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent
(approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB)daily to reduce PM10 emissions,
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in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought
resistant landscaping as soon as possible.
2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule
established by the City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with
vehicle tracking of soil off-site. Timing may vary depending upon the
time of year of construction.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed
25 mph to minimize PM10 emissions from the site during such
episodes.
4) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall .
be applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for
96 hours or more to reduce PM10 emissions.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
1) The project must comply with all rules that assist in reducing short-term
air pollutant emission in compliance with SCAQMD Rule 403 regarding
fugitive dust including treating the site with water or other
soil-stabilizing agent twice daily or replanting disturbed areas as quickly
as possible.
2) The construction contractor shall select construction equipment based
on low-emission factors and high energy efficiency and submit a
statement on the grading plan that ensures all construction equipment
will be tuned and maintained in accordance with the manufactures
specification.
3) Trucks shall not idle continuously for more than 5 minutes.
4) Alternative fuel powered equipment shall be utilized in lieu of
gasoline- or diesel-powered engines where feasible.
5) Construction should be timed so as not to interfere with peak-hour
traffic.
6) Ridesharing and transit incentives shall be supported and encouraged
for construction crew.
7) Construction and Building materials shall be produced and/or
manufactured locally. Use "Green Building Materials" such as
materials that are resource efficient, recycled, and manufactured in an
environmentally friendly way including low-volatile-organic-compound
(VOC) materials.
8) Design all buildings to exceed California Building Code Title 24 energy
standard including, but not limited to, any combination of:
0 Increased insulation,
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• Limit air leakage through the structure,
• Incorporate Energy Star or better rated windows, space heating
and cooling equipment, light fixtures, and appliances,
• Landscape and develop site utilizing shade, prevailing winds and
landscaping, -
• Install efficient lighting and lighting control systems,
• Install light colored "cool" roofs and cool pavements,
• Install solar or light emitting diodes (LED's) for outdoor lighting.
9) Prepare a comprehensive water conservation strategy appropriate for
the project and include the following:
• Install water efficient landscapes and irrigation systems and
devices in compliance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
• Use reclaimed water for landscaping within the project if available
and/or install the infrastructure to deliver and use reclaimed
water.
• Design buildings to be water efficient by installing water efficient
fixtures and appliances including low-flow faucets, dual flush
toilets, and waterless urinals/water heaters.
• Design irrigation to control runoff and to remove water to
non-vegetated surfaces.
10) Reuse and recycle construction and demolition waste. Provide interior
and exterior storage areas for recyclables and green waste in public
areas. Educate employees about reducing waste and about recycling.
11) To reduce energy consumption, the Project shall install Energy
Star-rated appliances.
Hydrology and Water Quality
1) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the permit applicant shall submit
to the Building Official for approval a Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices
(BMPs) that shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during
construction activities entering the storm drain system to the maximum
extent practical.
2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in the Grading
Plan, and implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific
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measures to control on-site and off-site erosion from the time ground
disturbing activities are initiated through completion of grading. This
Erosion Control Plan shall include the following measures at a
minimum: a) Specify the timing of grading and construction to
minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in southern
California, and b) An inspection and maintenance program shall be
included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either on-site or
off-site as a result of this project will be corrected through a
remediation or restoration program within a specified time frame.
3) During construction, temporary berms such as sandbags or gravel
dikes must be used to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the
site when there is rainfall or other runoff.
4) During construction, to remove pollutants street cleaning will be
performed prior to storm events and after the use of water trucks to
control dust in order to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from
the site.
5) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water
Quality Management Plan prepared by Dan Guerra & Associates on
February 22, 2013, to reduce pollutants after construction entering the
storm drain system to the maximum extent practical.
6) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and
minimizing the use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped
areas shall be monitored and maintained for at least two years to
ensure adequate coverage and stable growth. Plans for these areas,
including monitoring provisions for a minimum of two years, shall be
submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the issuance of
grading permits.
7) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the
City Engineer for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP), including a project description and identifying Best
Management Practices (BMPs) that will be used on-site to reduce
pollutants into the storm drain system to the maximum extent
practicable. The WQMP shall identify the structural and non-structural
measures consistent with the Guidelines for New Development and
Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in
June 2004.
8) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the applicant shall
obtain a Notice of Intent(NOI)to comply with obtaining coverage under
the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES)General
Construction Storm Water Permit from the State Water Resources
Control Board. Evidence that this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of
the Waste Discharger's Identification Number)shall be submitted to the
City Building Official for coverage under the NPDES General
Construction Permit.
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July 10, 2013
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Noise
1) For noise attenuation purposes, the applicant shall construct a 6-foot
high block wall along the south perimeter of the project site. These
walls shall be constructed of masonry block or other material of
sufficient weight(3.5 pounds per square foot of face area)and have no
decorative cutouts or line-of-sight openings between the project site
and adjacent land uses. All gaps(except for weep holes)shall be filled
with grout or caulking. These walls shall be fully constructed
simultaneously with the development of the site and prior to occupancy
of any of the homes on Lots 147-151, 174-183, 186-188, and 193-197.
2) Provide standard dual-glazed windows with a Sound Transmission
Class (STC) rating of 26 or higher and a windows closed condition
requiring a means of mechanical ventilation (e.g. air conditioning) for
Lots 147-151, 174-183, 186-188, and 193-197.
3) Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of
8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any
time on Sunday or a national holiday.
4) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards
specified in Development Code Section 17.02.120-D, as measured at
the property line. The developer shall hire a consultant to perform
weekly noise level monitoring as specified in Development Code
Section 17.02.120. Monitoring at other times may be required by the
Building Official. Said consultant shall report their findings to the
Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels exceed the
above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the
Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then
construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of
compliance with above noise standards or halted.
5) Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the Project Proponent shall
submit a construction-related noise control plan to the City for review
and approval, which demonstrates that construction or grading noise
levels will not exceed the standards specified in Development Code
Sections 17.66.050-C & 17.66.050-D.4.a. The Plan shall: depict the
location of construction equipment staging areas; require that
construction contractors equip construction equipment(fixed or mobile)
with properly operating and maintained mufflers consistent with
manufacturers' standards; require that the construction contractor
place stationary construction equipment so that emitted noise is
directed away from noise sensitive receptors nearest the Project site;
and describe other noise control measures that will be implemented
during Project-related construction activities. The construction
supervisor shall ensure compliance with the noise control plan and the
City shall conduct periodic inspection at its discretion.
6) The perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in
the first phase.
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7) Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of
8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any
time on Sunday or a national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used
for hauling would exceed 100 daily trips (counting both to and from the
construction site), then the developer shall prepare a noise mitigation
plan denoting any construction traffic haul routes. To the extent
feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes that do not pass sensitive
land uses or residential dwellings.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF JULY 2013.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: " WCy, dav
'Firances Howdyshell, Chairman
ATTEST:
Candyce ur a ecretary
I, Candyce Burnett, Secretary of the Planning Commission for 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 10th day of July 2013, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA,WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
- City of Rancho Cucamonga
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The following Mitigated Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with
the California Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project File No.: Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18870
Public Review Period Closes: July 10, 2013
Project Name: Project Applicant: Ryan Combe, Lennar Homes of California
Project Location (also see attached map): Located about 525 feet east of Etiwanda Avenue at
the north side of Arrow Route -APN: 0229-041-09.
Project Description: A proposal to subdivide a vacant parcel of about 3,047,614 square feet
(79.67-acres) into 291 lots and eleven (11) lettered lots within the Low Medium (LM) Residential
District, Etiwanda Specific Plan (South Overlay). Related files: Development Review
DRC2012-01202 and Tree Removal Permit DRC2013-00483.
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Rancho Cucamonga,acting as the lead agency,has conducted an
Initial Study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and is
proposing this Mitigated Negative Declaration based upon the following finding:
The Initial Study identified potentially significant effects but:
(1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this
proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration was released for public review would avoid the
effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and
(2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project, as revised, may have a
significant effect on the environment.
If adopted,the Mitigated Negative Declaration means that an Environmental Impact Reportwill not
be required. The factual and analytical basis for this finding is included in the attached Initial
Study. The project file and all related documents are available for review at the City of Rancho
Cucamonga Planning Department at 10500 Civic Center Drive (909) 477-2750 or Fax
(909) 477-2847.
NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration during the
review period.
July 10, 2013 \ �"�`' ` `S
Date of Determination Adopted By
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: SUBTT18870
SUBJECT: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
APPLICANT: LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA
ABOUT 525 FEET EAST OF ETIWANDA AVENUE AT THE NORTH SIDE OF
LOCATION: ARROW ROUTE -APN: 0229-041-09.
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. 13-26 or Approval
Letter, 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 hearing.
a) Mitigated Negative Declaration -$ 2,206.25 X
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B. Time Limits
1. This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the
Planning Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the Engineering Services
Department within 3 years from the date of the approval.
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,
the Development Code regulations, and the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
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 Manager.
3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all California 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 Services Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for
compliance and final acceptance granted prior to occupancy.
4. Revised Site Plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for Planning Manager review and approval prior to the issuance of Building
Permits.
5. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or
approved use has commenced, whichever comes first.
6. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development
Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community, Specific Plans
and/or Master Plans in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance.
7. Street names shall be submitted for Planning Manager review and approval in accordance
with the adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map
8. 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
Manager 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.
9. 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 Manager and Engineering Services
Department review and approved prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
10. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of _/_/_
all lots for Planning Manager 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.
11. 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 owners at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing
walls/fences along the project perimeter.
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12. Construct block walls between homes (i.e., along interior side and rear property lines),
rather than wood fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency.
13. 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.
14. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.
15. 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 Manager 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 Manager, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property.
16. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be
manufactured products.
D. SHOPPING CENTERS
1. Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours. I /
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. Building Design
1. For all residential development, provide conduit from each unit/lot 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
Manager and Building Official review and approval prior to issuance of Building Permits.
F. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the Planning Manager, 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.
G. 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 Manager review and approval prior to the
issuance of Building Permits for the development or prior final map approval in the case of a
custom lot subdivision. For development occurring in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zone, the landscape plans will also be reviewed by Fire Construction Services.
2. 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.
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3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the
Development Code. This requirement shall be in addition to the required street trees and
slope planting.
6. 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 Manager review
and approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which
may be required by the Engineering Services Department.
7. 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.
8. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas,
the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department.
9. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of
water efficient landscaping per Development Code Chapter 17.82.
H. Signs
1. The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this
approval. Any signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance
and shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Department prior to
installation of any signs.
I. Environmental
1. Noise levels shall be monitored after construction to verify the adequacy of the mitigation
measures. Noise levels shall be monitored by actual noise level readings taken on-and off-
site. A final acoustical report shall be submitted for Planning Manager review and approval
prior to final occupancy release. The final report shall also make recommendations as to
additional mitigation measures to reduce noise levels to below City standards, such as, '
residential exterior noise levels to below 60 dBA and interior noise attenuation to below 45
dBA.
2. Mitigation measures are required for the project. The applicant is responsible for the cost of
implementing said measures, including monitoring and reporting. Applicant shall be
required to post cash, letter of credit, or other forms of guarantee acceptable to the Planning
Manager in the amount of $ 581 prior to the issuance of Building Permits, guaranteeing
satisfactory performance and completion of all mitigation measures. These funds may be
used by the City to retain consultants and/or pay for City staff time to monitor and report on
the mitigation measures. Failure to complete all actions required by the approved
environmental documents shall be considered grounds for forfeit.
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J. 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 Manager review and approval
prior to the issuance of Building Permits,
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY SERVICES DEPARTMENT,
(909)477-2710, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL
REVIEW(S).
K. Building and Safety Single-Family Residential Standard Conditions
General Requirements
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following:
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan and reverse foundation plan (when applicable);
c. Floor Plan;
d. Roof and Floor Framing Plan and reverse Roof and Floor Framing Plan (when
applicable);
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of 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 (SUBTT18870) clearly identified on the outside of
all plans.
2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, two sets of energy conservation calculations, and —I—/—
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.
Site Development
Development
1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall —/—I—
be marked with the project file number(i.e., SUBTT, SUBTPM, MDR, CUP, DRC, etc.). 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 Services Department for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance
and applicable handouts.
2. Prior to the 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, and School Fees. The applicant shall
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provide a copy of the School Fees receipt to the Building and Safety Services Department
prior to permit issuance.
3. The Building and Safety Official shall provide street addresses after tract/parcel map
recordation and prior to issuance of Building Permits.
4. Construction activity shall occur in accordance with the standards as stated in Chapter
17.66.050 D-4 of the Development Code.
New Structures
1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances
considering use, area, and fire-resistive requirements.
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. The home must be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 13D.
5. Annexation of the parcel: 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.
L. Grading
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. As a custom-lot subdivision, the following requirements shall be met:
a. Surety shall be posted and an agreement executed guaranteeing completion of all on-
site drainage facilities necessary for dewatering all parcels to the satisfaction of the
Building and Safety Official prior to final map approval and prior to the issuance of
Grading Permits.
b. Appropriate easements for safe disposal of drainage water that are conducted onto or
over adjacent parcels, are to be delineated and recorded to the satisfaction of the
Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of grading and Building Permits.
C. On-site drainage improvements, necessary for dewatering and protecting the
subdivided properties, are to be installed prior to issuance of Building Permits for
construction upon any parcel that may be subject to drainage flows entering, leaving,
or within a parcel relative to which a Building Permit is requested.
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d. Final grading plans for each parcel are to be submitted to the Building and Safety
Services Department for approval prior to the issuance of grading and Building
Permits (this may be on an incremental or composite basis).
e. All slope banks in excess of 5 feet in vertical height shall be seeded with native
grasses or planted with ground cover for erosion control upon completion of grading
or some other alternative method of erosion control shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the Building and Safety Official. In addition, a permanent irrigation
system shall be provided. This requirement does not release the applicant/developer
from compliance with the slope planting requirements of Section 17.08.040 of the
Development Code.
6. A separate Grading and 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.
7. If human remains are discovered on-site before or during grading, no further disturbance
shall occur until the County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition
pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5097.98 and California Health and Safety Code
Section 7050.5.
8. 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.
9. 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 the Precise Grading and
Drainage Plan/Permit.
10. A drainage study showing a 100-year, AMC 3 design storm event for on-site drainage shall
be prepared and submitted to the Building and Safety Official for review and approval for
on-site storm water drainage prior to issuance of a Grading Permit. All reports shall be wet
signed and sealed by the Engineer of Record.
11. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site drainage
easements prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit.
12. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site drainage
acceptance letter(s) from adjacent downstream property owner(s) or discharge flows in a
natural condition (concentrated flows are not accepted) and shall provide the Building and
Safety Official a drainage study showing the proposed flows do not exceed the existing
flows prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit.
13. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to obtain written permission from the adjacent
property owners to construct walls on property lines or provide a detail(s) showing the
perimeter wall(s) to be constructed off-set from the property line.
14. 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.
15. All slopes shall be a minimum 2-foot off-set from the public right-of-way or adjacent private
property.
16. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the latest adopted
California Plumbing Code.
17. The final Grading and Drainage Plan shall show existing topography a minimum of 100 feet
beyond the project boundary.
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18. 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.
19. This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted
California Building Code,
20. The precise Grading and Drainage Plan shall follow the format provided in the City of
Rancho Cucamonga handout"Information for Grading Plans and Permit."
21. 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 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 Services Department at least 1 working day in advance to request the
following inspections prior to continuing grading operations:
i. The bottom of the over-excavation;
ii. Completion of rough grading - The grading contractor or owner shall submit to
the Permit Technicians (Building and Safety Services Department 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;
iii. 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.
22. 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.
23. Private streets for multi-family developments will include street plans as part of the Grading
and Drainage Plan set. Plan view to show typical street sections. Profile view to show
centerline and top of curb profiles.
M. 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
2. The Water Quality Management Plan shall include a copy of the project Conditions of
Approval.
THE APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT,
(909) 477-2740, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
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N. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Dedication shall be made of the following rights-of-way on the perimeter streets (measured
from street centerline):
50 total feet on Arrow Route
2. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards.
3. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on
the final map.
4. Easements for public sidewalks placed outside the public right-of-way shall be dedicated to
the City.
O. Street Improvements
1. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 16.37.010, no person shall make connections from a
source of energy, fuel or power to any building or structure which is regulated by technical
codes and for which a permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes,
regulations and ordinances, all improvements required by these conditions of development
approval have been completed and accepted by the City Council, except: that in
developments containing more than one building, structure or unit, the development may
have energy connections made in equal proportion to the percentage of completion of all
improvements required by these conditions of development approval, as determined by the
City Engineer, provided that reasonable, safe and maintainable access to the property
exists. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings, structures or units be
connected to energy sources prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements
required by these conditions of development approval.
2. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to: _/_/_
Curb& A.C. Side- Drive Street Street Comm Median Bike
Street Name Gutter Pvmt walk Appr. Lights Trees Trail Island Trail Other
Arrow Route X X (c) X X X (b)
Interior Streets X X X X X X
SCE Easement Area X (e)
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement
reconstruction and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked,
sidewalk shall be curvilinear per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction
fee shall be provided for this item. (e) Community Trail Related Improvements acceptable
by SCE.
3. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety
lights on future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered
Civil Engineer and shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security
shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public and/or private street
improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of Building Permits,
whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a
construction permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in
addition to any other permits required.
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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. Access ramps for the disabled shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City
Standards or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with
adequate detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A
cash deposit shall be provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be
refunded upon completion of the construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall
be installed to City Standards, except for single-family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Manager prior to submittal for first
plan check.
4. Street improvement plans per City Standards for all private streets shall be provided for
review and approval by the City Engineer. Prior to any work being performed on the private
streets, fees shall be paid and construction permits shall be obtained from the Engineering
Services Department in addition to any other permits required.
5. 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.
6. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The
completed legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the
street improvement plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the
construction legend stating: "Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on
Sheet_ (typically Sheet 1)." Where public landscape plans are required, tree installation
in those areas shall be per the public landscape improvement plans.
Min.
Grow
Street Name Botanical Name Common Name Space Spacing Size Qty.
Arrow Route Gingko biloba Maidenhair Tree 5' 25' 15 Gal
"Fairmount" 0.C.
Interior Streets SELECT APPROPRIATE TREE FROM THE APPROVED STREET
Provide Street TREE LIST FOR RANCHO CUCAMONGA. LIST EACH STREET AS
Names A SEPARATE LINE ITEM WITHIN THIS LEGEND.
Construction Notes for Street Trees:
1) All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans.
2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be
furnished to the City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may
require backfill soil amendments, as determined by the City inspector.
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3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Services
Department.
4) Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only.
7. Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance
with adopted policy. On collector or larger streets, lines of sight shall be plotted for all
project intersections, including driveways. Local residential street intersections and
commercial or industrial driveways may have lines of sight plotted as required.
P. 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.
Q. Drainage and Flood Control
1. It shall be the developer's responsibility to have the current FIRM Zone AE designation —/—/—
removed from the project area. The developer shall provide drainage and/or flood
protection facilities sufficient to obtain a Zone "X" designation. The developer's engineer
shall prepare all necessary reports, plans, and hydrologic/hydraulic calculations. A
Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) shall be obtained from FEMA prior to final map
approval or issuance of Building Permits, whichever occurs first. A Letter of Map Revision
(LOMR) shall be issued by FEMA prior to occupancy or improvement acceptance,
whichever occurs first.
2. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final —/—/—
map approval or the issuance of Building Permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage
facilities shall be installed as required by the City Engineer.
3. A permit from the San Bernardino County Flood Control District is required for work within —/—/—
its right-of-way.
R. 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.
4. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved. —/—/—
Approval of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received
from them.
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S. General Requirements and Approvals
1. Permits shall be obtained from the following agencies for work within their right of-way: —/—/—
Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company, and County of
San Bernardino.
2. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs —/—/—
for all new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or
prior to Building Permit issuance if no map is involved.
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 provided to the City. Form CD-1 shall
be submitted to the Engineering Services Department when the first Building Permit application
is submitted to the Building and Safety Services Department. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to
the Engineering Services Department within 60 days following the completion of the construction
and/or demolition project.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE SAFETY DEPARTMENT, FIRE CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES AT, (909) 477-2770, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS: The project must comply in design and constructed in accordance with the 2010
California Building and 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 at www.cityofrc.us.
T. Single-Family Tract Standard Conditions
FSC-1 Public and Private Water Supply
1. The public water supply and fire hydrants shall be design in accordance with RCFPD and —/—/—
CVWD Standards and Policies.
2. The private water supply (when applicable) and fire hydrants shall be design in accordance
with the RCFPD Ordinance, Standard 5-10 and the current edition of the California Fire
Code.
FSC-2 Fire Flow
1. Fire review and approval of the public water plans to be submitted to CVWD for permit —/—I—
issuance.
2. Building Permits will not be issued until public fire protection water plans are approved and —/—/—
adequate water supply is provided for construction purposes.
3. On all architectural plan sets to be submitted for building plan check provide a Site Plan that —/—/—
illustrate all the proposed public and private fire hydrants located on/and within 600-feet of the
project site.
4. 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 percent when automatic fire sprinklers
are installed.
5. 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.
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FSC-9 Single-family Residential Sales Model homes require approved Fire District vehicle
access and water supply from a public or private water main system before construction.
FCS-10 Fire Sprinklers: All structures must be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers in
accordance with NFPA 13D and the current edition of the California residential Code.
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.
FCS-15 Annexation of the parcel map: the project must be annexed into the Community
Facilities District #85-1 or #88-1. The annexation must be completed 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. 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 CVWD. On the plan, show all existing fire hydrants within a 600-foot radius of the
project. Please reference the RCFPD Standard#10-5.
2. Construction Access: The access roads must be paved in accordance with all the
requirements of the RCFPD Fire Lane Standard #14-1. All temporary utilities over access
roads must be installed at least 14' 6" above the finished surface of the road.
3. Fire Flow: A current fire flow letter from CVWD must be received. The applicant is
responsible for obtaining the fire flow information from CVWD and submitting the letter to
Fire Construction Services.
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. Public 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.
3. 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
internally or externally illuminated during periods of darkness. The numbers shall be visible
from the street. When building setback from the public roadway exceeds 100-feet,
additional 4-inch numbers shall be displayed at the property entry.
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