HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-46 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 94-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DESIGN
REVIEW FOR TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 14208, FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A 20-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DETACHED CONDOMINIUM
PROJECT ON 3.0 ACRES OF LAND IN THE MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (8-14 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) ,
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BASE LINE ROAD, WEST OF ALTA
CUESTA DRIVE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 202-025-01, 04, 07, AND 08.
A. Recitals.
1. Mr. Ralph Rittenhouse has filed an application for the Design
Review of Tract No. 14208, as described in the title of this Resolution.
Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Design Review request is referred
to as "the application. "
2. On June 8, 1994, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga held a meeting to consider the application.
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 substantial evidence presented to this Commission
during the above-referenced meeting on June 8, 1994, 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
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.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 94-46
DR 14208 - RITTENHOUSE
June 8, 1994
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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 Standard Conditions, attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Division
1) The rear elevations of the Plans 2 and 3 shall be upgraded
to the satisfaction of the City Planner prior to the
issuance of building permits.
2) Pilasters shall be introduced into the walls and fences
along the interior property lines.
3) If river rock veneer is used, it shall be real river rock
and not a manufactured product.
4) A tile roofing material shall be used and specific tile
samples shall be submitted for review and approval of the
City Planner prior to the issuance of building permits.
5) The southernmost visitor parking space on the cul-de-sac
bulb shall be relocated or eliminated.
6) A strong pedestrian connection between units and common open
space areas shall be provided, to the satisfaction of the
City Planner.
7) The project entry statement shall be strengthened with
accent landscaping, decorative paving, and special
architectural features. A "focal point" shall be created to
terminate the entry statement, to the satisfaction of the
City Planner.
8) Garages shall be paired to create the appearance of larger
front yards, to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
9) The proposed special paving material shall be reviewed and
approved by the City Planner prior to the issuance of
building permits.
10) All applicable conditions from. the Resolution of Approval
for Tentative Tract 14208 shall apply.
11) This approval is granted contingent upon approval of the
related request for Variance No. 94-03.
4. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of
this Resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 94-46
DR 14208 - RITTENHOUSE
June 8, 1994
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF JUNE 1994.
PLANN. - . .ISSION 04 THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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BY: statats&
E. , Chairman
ATTEST: #tar
Brar , ecre--ry
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 8th day of June 1994 , by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BARKER, LUMPP, MCNIEL, MELCHER
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: TOLSTOY
t DEPARTMENT OF
Ran ? � _n� COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
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Those items checked are Conditions of Approval.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION , (909) 989-1861, FOR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
A. Time Limits Csismpldia,o,m
✓ 1. Approval shall expire,unless extended by the Planning Commission, it 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 / / , _/_/—
i/ 3. Approval of �/r �¢� $ is granted subject to the approval of _/_J_
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4. The developer shall commence,participate in,and consummate or cause to be commenced, .J—/—
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
District's 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.
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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 orpriorto issuance
of permits in the case of all other residential projects.
B. Site Development
I/ 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 _J /-
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 _J /-
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
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
Sheriff's 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 pick-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, —J- J__
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
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 i
Planner.
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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, —J�-
including proper illumination.
13. A detailed plan indicating trail widths, maximum slopes, physical conditions, fencing, and J_J_
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 _/
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 J—/_
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 J /-
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�-
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 _/_/_
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. Buil ding Design
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✓ 1. An alternative energy system is required to provide domestic hot water for all dwelling units __I
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 --!-
treatment, detailing and increased delineation of surface treatment subject to City Planner
review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
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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
projections,shall 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)
V 1. All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet and shall /�-
contain a 12-inch walk adjacent to the parking stall (including curb).
` e-- 2. Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be —�—/-
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, _/_/_
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 ��-
depth from back of sidewalk.
✓ 5. The Covenants,Conditions and Restrictions shall restrict the storage of recreational vehicles
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 �—/-
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-
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—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 H.
trees per gross acre,comprised of the following sizes,shall be provided —J�-
within the project: %-48-inch box or larger, /0 %-36- inch box or larger,
/0 % - 24- inch box or larger, 00 % - 15-gallon, and % - 5 gallon.
4. A minimum of %of trees planted within the project shall be specimen size trees - —/�—
/ 24-inch box or larger.
✓ 5. Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three /_/_
parking stalls, sufficient to shade 50% of the parking area at solar noon on August 21.
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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 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.
8. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet,but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater —i--/-
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- _/_____/
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. - •roperty owners are respon- J—/-
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 pathways, 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 si walks (with horizons I change), and intensified landscaping, is required along
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✓ 14. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on 1_1_
the perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
✓ 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. J—
approval prior to issuance of building permits. These criteria shall encourage the natural
growth characteristics of the selected tree species.
I/ 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.
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F. Signs I comoleuon Date.
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
approval prior to issuance of building permits.
✓ 3. Directory monument sign(s) shall be provided for apartment, condominium, or townhomes
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 J /-
Crusher project in a standard format as determined by the City Planner,prior to accepting a
cash deposit on any property.
2. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the City Adopted
Special Studies Studies Zone for the Red Hill 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 _1_1_
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 1�-
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 _/_/_
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
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 ��-
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.
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APPLICANTS SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 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 J�-
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 Off icial,aftertract/parcel map recordation _/_/_
and prior to issuance of building permits.
J. Existing Structures
1. Provide compliance with the Uniform Building Code for the property line clearances _I /-
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 ___I
Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Building Code.
4. Underground on-site utilities are to be located and shown on building plans submitted for _1_1
building permit application.
K. Grading
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 —�—
perform such work.
3. The development is located within the soil erosion control boundaries; a Soil Disturbance JJ-
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 J— -
/ the time of application for grading plan check.
V 5. The final grading plansshall be completed and approved priorto issuance of building permits. J
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