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HomeMy WebLinkAbout92-123 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 92-123 A RESOLUTION OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW FOR VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 14475, A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION OF 66 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ON 113 ACRES OF LAND IN THE HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL (LESS THAN 2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS, LOCATED NORTH OF ALMOND AVENUE BETWEEN SAPPHIRE AND TURQUOISE STREETS, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 200-051-07, 55, 56, and 57. A. Recitals. (i) Sahama Investments has filed an application for the Design Review of Vesting Tentative Tract No. 14475 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter, the subject Design Review request is referred to as "the application. " (ii) On the 25th day of March 1992, and continued to the 8th day of April 1992, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing. The hearing was subsequently continued to a Planning Commission workshop on the 27th day of May 1992 to discuss design alternatives. (iii) On July 8, 1992, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing and continued said hearing to August 12, 1992. The public hearing was again continued to September 23, 1992. (iv) On September 23, 1992, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. (v) 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 substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced meetings on March 25, April 8, May 27, July 8, August 12, and September 23, 1992, including written and oral staff reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: (a) That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 92-123 DR FOR VTT14475 - SAHAMA INVESTMENTS September 23, 1992 Page 2 (b) That the proposed design is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and (c) That the proposed design is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code; and (d) That the proposed design, 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. 3. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below and in the attached Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Planning Division: 1) All applicable mitigation measures identified in Section 8 of the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report shall be incorporated into the final plans. A copy of said mitigations are attached as Exhibit "A. 2) Native landscape materials shall be used on all slopes to be landscaped. The plant species shall be coordinated with any requirements of the Wildland Fire Study prepared for the project. The final plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner prior to issuance of building permits. 3) The retaining wall along the water tank access road shall be treated to blend in with the natural area. The final plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner prior to the issuance of building permits. 4) Further refinements shall be made in the final grading plans to create a more natural and less manufactured appearance. The final plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner prior to the issuance of grading permits. 5) To accommodate the Community Trail on the north side of Street "C, " three 5-foot retaining walls, with decorative finishes, shall be used to take up the grade. The final plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner prior to the issuance of grading permits. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 92-123 DR FOR VTT14475 - SAHAMA INVESTMENTS September 23, 1992 Page 3 6) The grading of Lot 65 shall be revised to allow vehicle access on the north side of the unit. A minimum 12-foot wide area, clear to the sky, shall be provided. The final plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner prior to the issuance of grading permits. 7) Water bars shall be provided on all north- south local trails for erosion control. The final plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner prior to the issuance of grading permits. 8) Tree Removal Permit No. 92-06 is approved subject to replacement planting at a one-to- one ratio in a size and species to the satisfaction of the City Planner prior to occupancy release. 4. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1992 PLANNING C•y, ISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA / c / BY: a4 • - .. I '41 or arry , iel, Chaim- . ATTEST: ' _a i /_ :rad Mir Sec I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 23rd day of September 1992, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MCNIEL, MELCHER NOES: COMMISSIONERS: VALLETTE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA, TOLSTOY X04, OF DEPARTMENT OF MAt"Na CUCa32°51a®A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT#: /G4/%aw.aw` ' lir /3/417.5. SUBJECT: kS,GYQLE 14 r/Ly .4041€.5 APPLICANT: c$9,4/A -1A %NYsMeAers LOCATION: N/ ALMOND sir' CS4Sictge TeedAr Those items checked are Conditions of Approval. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION , (714)989-1861, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. Time Limits gaielnietasa / 1. Approval shall expire,unless extended by the Planning Commission, if building permits are ��- not issued or approved use has not commenced within 24 months from the date of approval. 2. Development/Design Review shall be approved prior to / / , ��- 3. Approval of Tentative Tract No. is granted subject to the approval of _J—J- 4. The developer shall commence,participate in,and consummate or cause to be commenced, ��- participated in, or consummated, a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District (CFD)for the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District to finance construction and/or maintenance of a fire station to serve the development. The station shall be located,designed, and built to all specifications of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and shall become the Districts property upon completion. The equipment shall be selected by the District in accordance with its needs. In any building of a station,the developer shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations.The CFD shall be formed by the District and the developer by the time recordation of the final map occurs. 5. Prior to recordation of the final map or the Issuance of building permits, whichever comes first, the applicant shall consent to, or participate in,the establishment of a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District for the construction and maintenance of necessary school facilities. However, if any school district has previously established such a Community Facilities District, the applicant shall, in the alternative,consent to the annexation of the project site into the territory of such existing District prior to the recordation of the final map or the issuance of building permits, whichever comes first. Further, if the affected school district has not formed a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District within twelve months from the date of approval of the project and prior to the recordation of the final map or issuance of building permits for said project, this condition shall be deemed null and void. SC - 2/91 1 Project No Y//747 7.J Campiedon Due; This condition shall be waived if the City receives notice that the applicant and all affected school districts have entered into an agreement to privately accommodate any and all school impacts as a result of this project. 6. Prior to recordation of the final map or prior to issuance of building permits when no map is involved,written certification from the affected water district that adequate sewer and water facilities are or will be available to serve the proposed project shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development. 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 issuance of permits in the case of all other residential projects. B. 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 Division, the conditions contained herein, Development Code regulations, and Specific Plan and Planned Community. 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 City Planner. 3. Occupancy of the facility shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and State Fire Marshall's regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy,plans shall be submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Division to show compliance. The building shall be inspected for compliance prior to occupancy. ✓ 4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be /- submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to 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 _/-1— Code, all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community Plans or Specific Plans in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance. 7. A detailed on-site lighting plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City Planner and ��- Sheriffs Department (989-6611) 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. 8. If no centralized trash receptacles are provided,all trash pidc-up shall be for individual units with all receptacles shielded from public view. 9. Trash receptacle(s)are required and shall meet City standards. The final design,locations, and the number of trash receptacles shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. 10.All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers,AC condensers,etc., shall _I__J__ 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 City Planner. SC - 2/91 2 Project No 197/105 'Q Completion Date: 11.Street names shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval in accordance with / the adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map. 12.All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, including proper illumination. 13. A detailed plan indicating trail widths, maximum slopes, physical conditions, fencing, and JJ- weed control, in accordance with City Master Trail drawings, shall be submitted for City Planner 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. 14.The Covenants,Conditions and Restrictions(CC&Rs)shall not prohibit the keeping of equine JJ- animals where zoning requirements for the keeping of said animals have been met.Individual lot owners in subdivisions shall have the option of keeping said animals without the necessity of appealing to boards of directors or homeowners' associations for amendments to the CC&Rs. 15.The Covenants, Conditions,and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Articles of Incorporation of the JJ- Homeowners' Association are subject to the approval of the Planning and Engineering Divisions and the City Attorney. They shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map or prior to the issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. A recorded copy shall be provided to the City Engineer. / 16. All parkways, open areas,and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property JJ_ owner, homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape maintenance shall be submitted for City Planner and City Engineer review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. 17. Solar access easements shall be dedicated for the purpose of assuming that each lot or J—l- dwelling unit shall have the right to receive sunlight across adjacent lots or units for use of a solar energy system.The easements may be contained in a Declaration of Restrictions for the subdivision which shall be recorded concurrently with the recordation of the final map or issuance of permits, whichever comes first. The easements shall prohibit the casting of shadows by vegetation, structures,fixtures or any other object, except for utility wires and similar objects, pursuant to Development Code Section 17.08.060-G-2. 18. The project contains a designated Historical Landmark. The site shall be developed and JJ- maintained in accordance with the Historic Landmark Alteration Permit No. . Any further modifications to the site including,but not limited to,exterior alterations and/or interior alterations which affect the exterior of the buildings or structures,removal of landmark trees,demolition,relocation,reconstruction of buildings or structures,or changes to the site, shall require a modification to the Historic Landmark Alteration Permit subject to Historic Preservation Commission review and approval. C. Building Design 1. An alternative energy system is required to provide domestic hot water for all dwelling units J�- and for heating any swimming pool or spa, unless other alternative energy systems are demonstrated to be of equivalent capacity and efficiency. All swimming pools installed at the time of initial development shall be supplemented with solar heating. Details shall be included in the building plans and shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 2. All dwellings shall have the front, side and rear elevations upgraded with architectural JJ treatment, detailing and increased delineation of surface treatment subject to City Planner review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. SC - 2/91 3 ?roicct No.:077411S0.Q Comet plion Date: 3. Standard patio cover plans for use by the Homeowners'Association shall be submitted for /— / City Planner and Building Official review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. / 4. All roof appurtenances,including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or J—/— projections,shall be shielded from view and the sound buffered from adjacent properties and streets as required by the Planning Division. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Details shall be included in building plans. D. Parking and Vehicular Access(Indicate details on building plans) 1. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall J—/— contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall(including curb). 2. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be JJ- provided throughout the development to connect dwellings/units/buildings with open spaces/ plazas/recreational uses. 3. All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, J—/— entrances, and exits shall be striped per City standards. 4. All units shall be provided with garage door openers if driveways are less than 18 feet in J–J- depth from back of sidewalk. 5. The Covenants,Conditions and Restrictions shall restrict the storage of recreational vehicles J—�- on this site unless they are the principal source of transportation for the owner and prohibit parking on interior circulation aisles other than in designated visitor parking areas. 6. Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the City Planner, City Engineer, and JJ- Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. E. Landscaping (for publicly maintained landscape areas, refer to Section N.) ✓ 1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan,including slope planting and model home landscap- —I—l- ing in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. 2. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier J�- in accordance with the Municipal Code Section 19.08.110,and so noted on the grading plans. The location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be shown on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborist's recommendations regarding preservation,transplanting and trimming methods. 3. A minimum of trees per gross acre,comprised of thefollowing sizes,shall be provided J�- within the project: %-48-inch box or larger, %-36-inch box or larger, %- 24- inch box or larger, %- 15-gallon, and %-5 gallon. 4. A minimum of %of trees planted within the project shall be specimen size trees - J-J- 24-inch box or larger. 5. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three J /_ parking stalls, sufficient to shade 50%of the parking area at solar noon on August 21. SC - 2/91 4 Protect No,Y7711TSDA Completion Daft: 6. Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one tree per 30 linear feet of building. —/—�— 7. All private slope banks 5 feet or less in vertical height and of 5:1 orgreater slope,but less than _J /- 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. 8. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet,but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 orgreater J�- 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 of 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. / 9. For single family residential development,all slope planting and irrigation shall be continu- _J—/- ously 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 Division to determine that they are in satisfactory condition. 10. For multi-family residential and non-residential development,property owners are respon- sible for the continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on-site, as well as contiguous planted areas within the public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debris and maintained in a healthy and thriving condition, and shall receive regular pruning, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming. Any damaged, dead, diseased, or decaying plant material shall be replaced within 30 days from the date of damage. 11. Front yard landscaping shall be required per the Development Code and/or J�- . This requirement shall be in addition to the required street trees and slope planting. 12.The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be / /- included in the required landscape plans and shall be subject to City Planner review and approval and coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the Engineering Division. 13.Special landscape features such as mounding,alluvial rock,specimen size trees,meander- ing sidewaks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required along / 14.Landscaping and Irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the perimeter perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer. 1/ 15.All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment.If located In public maintenance areas, .J /- the design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division. 16.Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for City Planner review and __J— approval prior to issuance of building permits. These criteria shall encourage the natural growth characteristics of the selected tree species. V 17.Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of -J�- Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code. sc • 2/91 5 Proicct No.:1Tr7 i Cannteuon Due: F. Signs 1 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 Division prior to installation of any signs. 2. A Uniform Sign Program for this development shall be submitted for City Planner review and JJ- approval prior to issuance of building permits. 3. Directory monument sign(s) shall be provided for apartment, condominium, or townhomes JJ- prior to occupancy and shall require separate application and approval by the Planning Division prior to issuance of building permits. G. Environmental 1. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Fourth Street Rock _1_1_ Crusher project in a standard format as determined by the City Planner,prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property. Cuarosiov69 ✓ 2. The developer shall provide ach prospective buyer written notice of the City Adopted —'�— Special Studies Zone for the Fault, in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property. 3. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Foothill Freeway JJ- project in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property. 4. A final acoustical report shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the / /- issuance of building permits. The final report shall discuss the level of Interior noise attenuation to below 45 CNEL,the building materials and construction techniques provided, and if appropriate,verify the adequacy of the mitigation measures.The building plans will be checked for conformance with the mitigation measures contained In the final report. H. Other Agencies 1. Emergency secondary access shall be provided in accordance with Rancho Cucamonga Fire ��- Protection District Standards. 2. Emergency access shall be provided,maintenance free and clear,a minimum of 26 feet wide ��- at all times during construction in accordance with Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District requirements. 3. Prior to issuance of building permits for combustible construction, evidence shall be _1_1___ submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District that temporary water supply for fire protection is available, pending completion of required fire protection system. 4. The applicant shall contact the U. S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and _1_1_ location of mail boxes. Multi-family residential developments shall provide a solid overhead structure for mail boxes with adequate lighting.The final location of the mail boxes and the design of the overhead structure shall be subject to City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. For projects using septic tank facilities, written certification of acceptability, including all –J J— supportive information, shall be obtained from the San Bernardino County Department of Environmental Health and submitted to the Building Official prior to the issuance of Septic Tank Permits, and prior to issuance of building permits. SC • 2/91 6 Pro,ca V0 /4775D.< Completion Date: APPLICANTS SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (714) 989-1863, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: I. Site Development 1. The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted Uniform Building Code,Uniform Mechani- cal Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of issuance of relative permits. Please contact the Building and Safety Division for copies of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new residential dwelling unit(s) or major addition to existing unit(s),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,Systems Development Fee, Permit and Plan Checking Fees, and School Fees. 3. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development or addition to an existing development, the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include,but are not limited to:Systems Development Fee, Drainage Fee, School Fees, Permit and Plan Checking Fees. 4. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official,after tract/parcel map recordation J�- and prior to issuance of building permits. J. Existing Structures 1. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for the property line clearances _/_/_ considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness of existing buildings. 2. Existing buildings shall be made to comply with correct building and zoning regulations for the intended use or the building shall be demolished. 3. Existing sewage disposal facilities shall be removed,filled and/or capped to comply with the ��- Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Building Code. 4. Underground on-site utilities are to be located and shown on building plans submitted for building permit application. K. Grading 1/ 1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform 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 —/--J perform such work. 3. The development is located within the soil erosion control boundaries; a Soil Disturbance Permit is required.Please contact San Bernardino County Department of Agriculture at(714) 387-2111 for permit application.Documentation of such permit shall be submitted to the City prior to the issuance of rough grading permit. 4. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at �—�- the time of application for grading plan check. 5. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits. �—�— sc - 2/91 7 Cx4'//y/> ri CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA TENTATIVE TRACT 14475 COMPREHENSIVE MITIGATION IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING PLAN September 1992 PURPOSE This document provides a complete listing of all mitigation measures recommended for adoption if the City of Rancho Cucamonga approves the proposed Tentative Tract 14475. For each measure, this Monitoring Plan also identifies the agency(or agencies)responsible for implementation, and designates the project phase during which each measure is to be implemented. The format and content of this Mitigation Plan comply with State Public Resources Code Section 21086.6, which requires Lead Agencies to monitor and report on the implementation of adopted mitigation measures. ADOPTION OF MITIGATION MEASURES As part of its deliberations concerning the proposed TI' 14475 project, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga will be required to consider adoption of mitigation measures. If the Planning Commission approves the project, it will be necessary for the City to specify which of these measures are to be formally incorporated into the project. The current Mitigation Implementation and Monitoring Plan contains all measures recommended as of 14 September 1992. The mitigations itemized in this section include measures described in the Draft Subsequent EIR for TI' 14475, as well as measures developed in response to comments on the Draft EIR and later during public hearings on the Final EIR. A total of 60 measures are suggested, covering a wide variety of subjects that range from fire safety to biological resource protection. MONITORING AND REPORTING Upon project approval, the City of Rancho Cucamonga will be responsible for ensuring that adopted mitigation measures are actually implemented during project design and construction, as well as subsequent operation and maintenance. City staff will be responsible for ensuring that mitigations are enforced and will also be responsible for reporting to the Planning Commission regarding progress in implementing these measures. Reports shall be made as often as needed, but no less than annually until all measures are complete. The Planning Commission will be responsible for adopting the mitigation implementation and monitoring plan, considering the reports and determining the adequacy of the implementation effort. DEED RESTRICTIONS Note that this Mitigation Program contains requirements for deed restrictions. The restrictions address three subjects, including the status of Big Tree Road as a public access into the National Forest; notification of site inclusion in an area of high-to-extreme fire hazard; and restrictions on residents' household pets and use of off-road vehicles to protect the Cucamonga Canyon Wash. 1 MITIGATION MEASURES LANDFORM AND TOPOGRAPHY 1. Project implementation shall comply with all grading provisions contained within the City's adopted Hillside Development Regulations. These regulations provide standards for revegetation of slopes, limitations on earthwork during the rainy season, setbacks for slope maintenance, slope ratios, areas of cut and fill, allowed fill depths, use of retaining walls, and other standards. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit 2. Project implementation shall comply with all relevant standards from the Uniform Building Code pertaining to earthwork, grading, erosion control, soil compaction and other standards. These standards shall also apply to the selection, storage and maintenance of equipment used in grading and associated internal and off-site haul routes. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit; Monitor during Project Grading 3. As part of the submittal to the City for a Grading Permit, the applicant shall provide an approved erosion control and silt retention plan. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit 4. In the event that cut and fill volumes are not balanced on site, the applicant shall submit to the City a plan describing haul routes for off-site disposal of excess cut materials. This plan shall be approved by the City prior to issuance of a grading permit. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit 5. Any permits, approvals and environmental review required for construction of domestic water facilities shall be provided separately by Cucamonga County Water District. Responsible Agency: Cucamonga County Water District Implementation Timing: Prior to Approval of Projects to Construct Additional Facilities 6. In the event that any earthwork is proposed to occur within the Cucamonga Canyon Wash flood control easement, the applicant shall obtain an Encroachment Permit from the San Bernardino County Transportation/Flood Control Department. Responsible Agency: San Bernardino County Transportation/Flood Control Department Implementation Timing: If required, Encroachment Permit to be obtained from the County prior to City of Rancho Cucamonga issuance of Grading Permit. 2 GEOLOGY AND SOILS Faulting 7. No human-occupancy structures shall be built within the seismic exclusion zone. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Building Permit 8. Project design shall conform with the latest adopted Uniform Building Code requirements as well as the recommendations of the Structural Engineers Association for mitigation of seismic shaking. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Building Permit 9. A numerical coefficient of 1.0 shall be utilized for site-structure resonance. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Building Permit 10. As required by the Hillside Development Regulations, a statement shall be provided on the deeds informing homebuyers that the site is in an Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone and subject to potential seismic hazards. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Certificates of Use and Occupancy Soils 11. Project implementation shall comply with all measures identified in the Geotechnical and Geological Investigation, Skyline Phase III report prepared by Richard Mills Associates, Inc. including the requirement that final plans be reviewed by the geotechnical consultant to ensure that changes and revisions are made where necessary. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit 12. Grading shall be performed in accordance with all applicable City of Rancho Cucamonga requirements. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit; Monitor during Project Grading 13. Building pad areas extending 5 feet beyond the exterior footings shall be undercut 1.0-foot below the bottom of the proposed footings. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Building Permit; Monitor during Project Grading 14. Oversize earth materials shall not be placed within 10-feet of finish grade without approval of the geotechnical consultant. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit; Monitor during Project Grading 3 15. Setbacks from the toe of the Cucamonga Creek cliff shall utilize a 1.5 to 1 slope configuration, plus a 150-foot building setback. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit 16. Fill slopes of 2 to 1 ratio shall not exceed 40-feet in height without geotechnical review and approval. All fill over cut slopes shall be cut back one full equipment width into the firm underlying soil layers and constructed as compacted fill slopes. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit; Monitor during Project Grading 17. A slope maintenance program shall be developed and implemented to control erosion and debris flows. The program shall include on-going rodent controls to minimize the slope- weakening effects of rodent-burrowing. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit 18. Footings with a minimum width of 12-inches and placed a minimum of 12-inches below the lowest adjacent grade shall have a soil-bearing value of 1800 pounds per square foot. This value may be increased by 20% for each additional foot of width or depth to a maximum value of 3000 pounds per square foot. Reinforcement of footings for soil expansion is not required. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit 19. Soils engineering observation and testing shall be conducted upon completion of clearing and grubbing, during excavation and over-excavation in alluvial soil areas, during all phases of rough grading, and when any unusual conditions are encountered during grading. A final soils engineering report shall be submitted to the City upon completion of grading. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Monitoring during Project Grading, and Report Submittal on Completion of Grading HYDROLOGY 20. TT 14475 drainage improvements shall conform to all standards established by the City for intercepting and conducting onsite and offsite tributary flows around or through the site to the Almond Interceptor Channel, including adequate protection for adjacent and downstream properties. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit 21. Drainage improvements shall conform with all requirements established by the San Bernardino County Transportation/Flood Control Department. Responsible Agency: San Bernardino County Transportation/Flood Control Department Implementation Timing: If required, during Review of Maps and Plans, and as part of Encroachment Permit 4 22. The portion of the site within the Cucamonga Creek drainage shall be covered by an adequate City drainage easement. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit 23. A minimum 150-foot building setback shall be established from the top of the bank of Cucamonga Creek. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit 24. A stringent program of slope and erosion control shall be undertaken by the developer to prevent damage to the site and downstream properties during heavy storm runoffs, especially during construction. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit 25. A permit shall be obtained from the County of San Bernardino in the event project implementation will require encroachment onto Flood Control Department right-of-way. Responsible Agency: San Bernardino County Transportation/Flood Control Department Implementation Timing: If required, prior to Initiation of Earthwork inside the County Right-of-Way. 26. The on-site storm drain system shall be revised to eliminate the 36-inch storm drain emptying into Cucamonga Canyon; all storm flows from the site shall be directed into the Almond Interceptor Channel. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Recordation of Final Map CULTURAL RESOURCES 27. A SOPA-qualified archaeologist shall monitor brush-clearing and earth-moving operations in the vicinity of SBr-3004, and shall determine the area to be so monitored. In the event that monitoring yields evidence of archaeological resources, the archaeologist shall evaluate the significance of the resources. If deemed appropriate on the basis of this evaluation, the archaeologist shall develop a mitigation program. The program shall comply with procedures outlined by the Native American Heritage Society (see Measure 28 below). These measures shall be implemented by the City of Rancho Cucamonga (or its contractors), and funded by the project applicant. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit; Monitor during Project Grading 28. Regardless of the outcome of the mitigation measure above, the following additional steps shall be undertaken as developed by the Native American Heritage Commission: a) In the event of discovery of human remains, there shall be no further excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent remains until the San Bernardino County Coroner has determined, in accordance with 5 Chapter 10 of Part 3 of Division 2 of Title 3 of the Government Code, that the remains are not subject to the provisions of Section 27491 of the Government Code or any other related provisions of law, and recommendations concerning the disposition of such remains have been made to the City of Rancho Cucamonga in the manner provided in Section 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code. The Coroner shall make a determination within two working days from the date of notification. b) If the coroner determines that the remains are not subject to his or her authority and also recognizes the human remains to be those of a Native American, the coroner shall contact the Native American Heritage Commission by telephone within 24 hours. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: During Grading and Construction AIR QUALITY 29. Concurrent with the application for a grading permit, the applicant shall propose suppression measures for fugitive dust in accordance with City of Rancho Cucamonga Building Code requirements. These measures shall be incorporated as conditions of the grading permit. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES 30. The applicant shall comply with all provisions regarding landscaping as provided in the City's adopted Hillside Development Regulations, subject to provisions of the approved fuel modification plan. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Recordation of Final Map 31. Subject to provisions of the approved fuel modification plan, no mature native coast live oak trees shall be damaged or removed in conjunction with the project. To this end, the applicant shall undertake the following steps: (1)No soil compaction, grading, or fill shall occur within 15-feet of the dripline or any oak tree; (2) No irrigation devices shall be installed within the dripline of oaks; if mechanical irrigation is provided, it shall be designed so that no area within the dripline is wetted during operation; (3) Natural drainages and grades around existing oaks shall not be altered. Unavoidable surface runoff shall be directed away from oaks or shall be gathered outside the dripline. No water shall be allowed to pond or to collect within the dripline of any oak; (4) No heavy equipment or materials shall be stored within 15- feet of the dripline of any oak tree; and (5) A chain-link fence not less than 4-feet in height shall be installed around the dripline of trees within a 40-foot zone adjacent to development grading prior to commencement of any activity on the site. This fencing shall remain in place through the entire construction period. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit; Monitor during Project Grading 6 32. Measures shall be taken to minimize entry of construction sediments into drainages. Hydroseeding shall be practiced with use of rapid-developing, soil-anchoring groundcover and the strategic placement of runoff-retaining structures. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit 33. Subject to provisions of the approved fuel modification plan, revegetation shall be accomplished on all graded and cut and fill areas where structures or improvements are not constructed. Preference shall be given to the use of drought-adapted, fire-retardant plant materials, especially species native to the southern California foothills. Use of these materials shall be contingent on availability of seed stocks and approval of appropriate fire management agencies. If landscaping requires irrigation for growth, consideration shall be given to the use of water injection systems. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Building Permit 34. The developer for TT 14475 shall be responsible for ensuring that all on- and off-site open space areas are buffered in a manner to discourage encroachment by residents. Measures shall include but not be limited to (1) fencing off the sandy wash to discourage off-road vehicles and other human use of this area; and (2) posting of interpretive signs at the wash edge to educate residents about the sensitivity of this habitat for plants and animals. The developer shall be responsible for posting all trails with signs stating that no riding is permitted off of project trails, off of Big Tree Road, or in the Cucamonga Canyon Wash. Trail systems shall be designed to protect these areas from human use, the on-going enforcement of which shall be the responsibility of the Homeowners' Association as well as the City, and shall not terminate at the boundaries of open space areas. The applicant shall incorporate, and the Homeowners' Association and City enforce, deed restrictions that regulate the management of household pets and the operation of motorized off-road vehicles. Responsible Agencies: City of Rancho Cucamonga; Homeowners' Association Implementation Timing: Recordation of Final Map, and On-Going. 35. Night lighting shall be screened from intrusion into open space areas by means of restricted placement, and/or low-intensity bulbs, and/or low elevation and hooded standards, and/or shielding by internal silvering of the globe or external opaque reflectors. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Certificates of Use and Occupancy ON=SITE AND SURROUNDING LAND USES 36. The City shall require the applicant to revise the internal trail system to eliminate discontinuous trail termini along the National Forest boundary, and shall consider an integrated loop trail along the project perimeter. The backbone trail along Cucamonga Canyon Wash shall be fenced on both sides, and pulled back a minimum of 25 feet from the top of the canyon wall. Responsible Agencies: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit. Fencing to be in place prior to issuance of grading permit. 7 37. The applicant shall submit to the City a recorded property line survey showing all boundaries along the northerly property boundaries as prepared by a licensed land surveyor. Corners shall be monumented in accordance with State law. Any lots having a common line with the National Forest shall have that line permanently and visibly posted and monumented. As indicated in correspondence from the Forest Service, the current site plan would require posting only along the north line of Lot B. This survey shall also determine the status of the three private parcels on the northern site boundary (parcels 200-051-08, 200-051-09, and 200- 051-12). If appropriate based on survey findings and an analysis of the buildability of the lots, additional mitigation measures shall be developed to assure that these parcels do not become landlocked as a consequence of TI' 14475 implementation. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit RELEVANT PLANNING 38. The project proposal shall be considered by the Grading Review Committee, the Technical Review Committee, the Trails Advisory Committee, and the Design Review Committee for consistency with the City General Plan and Development Code (including the Hillside Development Regulations). Requirements developed through these reviews shall be incorporated as conditions of project approval and implemented by the applicant. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit; Building Permit; Monitor during Construction 39. During these reviews, the City will give close attention to the following areas to ensure consistency with relevant plans: (1) layout of streets and residences to maximize access to solar energy; (2) circulation system design to utilize split roadways and shared driveways; (3) building heights and envelopes that comply with Hillside Regulation standards; (4) trail locations and termini that respond to conservation goals expressed by the Forest Service and project biologists; (5) facilities for parking, security and screening to accommodate public use of Big Tree Road; (6) compliance with fill depth requirements and retaining wall heights; (7) pad placement on Lots #40, 48, 49, 53, 54, 62, 66 and 67 to reduce grading requirements; and (8) pad placement on lots adjacent to Cucamonga Creek (particularly Lot 11) to ensure compliance with the 150-foot building setback from the top of Cucamonga Creek. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit; Building Permit TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION 40. The current sunrise-to-sunset closure of Forest Road 1N34 and Party Point will be maintained by both the City and the Forest Service to preclude resumption of illegal uses. The City shall coordinate with the Forest Service regarding potential impacts of the project on these agreements, and the City shall in turn coordinate with the applicant regarding any actions required on the part of Sahama Investments or future residents of TT 14475 to ensure that the closures are enforced. Responsible Agencies: City of Rancho Cucamonga; U.S. Forest Service Implementation Timing: Prior to Project Approval (Communication); On-going (Enforcement of Closure) 8 41. Any use of, modification to, encroachment onto, relocation of, or impacts upon the Forest Road 1N34 (Big Tree Road) will require advance coordination with the Forest Service. Responsible Agencies: City of Rancho Cucamonga; U.S. Forest Service Implementation Timing: Grading Permit 42. The deeds to all lots within TT 14475 shall clearly notify buyers of the status of Big Tree Road as a public passageway pursuant to Federal Law, and contain clear notification of potential exposure to noise, traffic and public visitation resulting from this legal access. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Certificates of Use and Occupancy 43. To partially mitigate the cumulative adverse impacts associated with increased development along the National Forest boundary, the City shall invite the Forest Service to prepare an environmental handout that addresses public use and adjacent residential issues in an informational and educational manner. The developer shall fund the preparation and printing of the handout. The City shall require the developer to provide a copy of this handout to all new property owners within the TT 14475 project. The handout shall be recorded with the deed. Responsible Agencies: City of Rancho Cucamonga; U.S. Forest Service Implementation Timing: Grading Permit (Invitation) and during Home Sales (Handout Distribution) 44. The City and the U.S. Forest Service shall take the following measures to reduce conflicts between recreational and residential interests: (1) maintaining the connection to Big Tree Road at "D" Street to reduce the distance recreational vehicles must travel in the tract; and (2) posting "No Recreational Vehicle Parking" signs within TT 14475 where necessary. Additionally, the City and the U.S. Forest Service shall consider erecting a protective barrier along segments of Big Tree Road that adjoin Ti' 14475 residential lots. Such barrier shall be placed and designed in conjunction with Forest Service consultation. Responsible Agencies: City of Rancho Cucamonga; U.S. Forest Service Implementation Timing: Grading Permit (Connection to Big Tree Road and Protective Barriers); Certificates of Use and Occupancy (Signs) 45. Consistent with General Plan requirements for private roads, the City Engineer shall review and approve the final site plan. The plan shall provide security gates at all points of entry; maintenance and operation costs shall be borne solely by project homeowners. If a public circulation system is provided, project roads will be revised to conform fully with City standards for public roads. During design review, the City will determine whether the circulation system complies with relevant fire protection standards and will incorporate modifications, if required based on this review. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Recordation of Final Map 9 PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES Fire Protection 46. All standards of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District shall be implemented. Additionally, the applicant shall retain a wildland fire consultant during project design (see measure #50). Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga; Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (RCFPD) Implementation Timing: Grading Permit 47. All proposed development shall satisfy the structural fire protection standards contained in the most recent adopted edition of the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Fire Code. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga; Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (RCFPD) Implementation Timing: Building Permit 48. Fire protection water systems and fire hydrants necessary to serve the project within the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District's minimum response time shall be in place and operational prior to delivery of materials for building construction. Water pressures shall meet or exceed the minimum pressures and flows rates established by the Fire District. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga; RCFPD Implementation Timing: Building Permit 49. Long-term fire safety protection on the site will require continual enforcement of all fuel modifications and mitigation measures. A statement shall be included in all property deeds informing homebuyers that the site is in a high-to-extreme fire hazard zone. Additionally, CC&Rs shall contain restrictions consistent with recommendations of the Phase Two Wildland Fire Safety Report (see Measure 51). The CC&Rs shall prohibit construction of any improvements or structures not addressed within the Report, or replacement of approved structures with materials other than those addressed in the Report, unless approved by the City of Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District. The Homeowners' Association shall be responsible for compliance review, including no less than annual inspection of TI' 14475 lots; and the Homeowners' Association shall be responsible for reporting any violations to the Fire Department within two weeks of identifying the violation. The Homeowners' Association shall also be responsible for ensuring that violations are corrected. The Homeowners' Association shall be empowered and required (through its Charter or Articles of Incorporation) to undertake corrective actions, at the expense of the homeowner, if satisfactory corrections are not made in a timely manner by the homeowner. The Homeowners' Association shall consult with the Fire District regarding the type of corrective action to be taken, and shall notify the Fire District when corrections are completed. In the event the Homeowners' Association fails to enforce compliance with the recommendations of the Phase Two Wildland Fire Safety Report, the Fire District shall be responsible for enforcement of the recommendations. Responsible Agency: Homeowners' Association; City of Rancho Cucamonga; RCFPD Implementation Timing: Throughout life of tract occupancy 10 50. Recommendations contained in the 1991 Phase One and Phase Two Wildland Fire Safety Reports for the project shall be implemented. The Phase Two report shall be completed prior to final map recordation. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga; RCFPD Implementation Timing: Recordation of Final Map 51. Dead-end streets that are to be extended at a future date shall be designed as temporary culs- de-sac to ensure adequate turn-around diameters for emergency vehicles. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Recordation of Final Map Police Services 52. Clearly marked house numbers shall be incorporated into project design standards and installed. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Building Permit 53. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department shall be consulted prior to project implementation to assess the need for additional department personnel and equipment, and to obtain information on crime prevention measures that can be incorporated into project design. Responsible Agencies: City of Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department Implementation Timing: Building Permit Water Supply 54. Domestic water storage and distribution facilities necessary to serve the project site shall be provided in accordance with CCWD requirements and requirements of the Phase Two Wildland Fire Safety Report. Responsible Agency: Cucamonga County Water District Implementation Timing: Issuance of Will Serve Letter 55. The project shall incorporate water conservation measures as required by state law, including . but not limited to low-volume toilets, shower-heads and faucets, insulation of water lines in water recirculating systems, and plumbing materials and techniques. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Building Permit 56. On-site pump and pressure tank systems shall be provided for Lots 47 through 53 if required to ensure adequate water pressures for fire safety (a requirement of 1,750 gallons per minute is anticipated) and residential consumption, as determined by the City of Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Cucamonga County Water District. Responsible Agencies: City of Rancho Cucamonga; Cucamonga County Water District; RCFPD Implementation Timing: Grading Permit 11 57. Access to Reservoir 7A shall meet with the approval of CCWD and City Fire District officials. Responsible Agencies: City of Rancho Cucamonga; Cucamonga County Water District; RCFPD Implementation Timing: Grading Permit Wastewater 58. The proposed onsite sewage disposal system shall be reviewed and approved by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board prior to project approval. This review will require that percolation tests be performed by the applicant to establish the suitability of on-site soils for septic leaching, and to determine if potential water quality impacts would result from use of an on-site septic tank system. Responsible Agencies: Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board; City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit Schools 59. As required by state law, the applicant shall pay per unit fees for the funding of educational programs. Responsible Agency: City of Rancho Cucamonga Implementation Timing: Grading Permit 60. Prior to recordation of the final map, a meeting shall be held between the City, school district officials and the applicant to determine whether additional assistance will be required to serve students generated by the TT 14475 project. Such measures, if needed, could include supplemental funding agreements or participation in a community facilities district to generate additional revenues for education. Responsible Agencies: City of Rancho Cucamonga; Alta Loma School District; Chaffey Joint Union High School District Implementation Timing: Recordation of Final Map Solid Waste No mitigation measures are required or proposed. 12