HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-43 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 97-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW
97-07 FOR VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 13851, THE
DESIGN REVIEW OF DETAILED SITE PLANS AND ELEVATIONS FOR 61
SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ON 38.92 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN THE
VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (LESS THAN 2 DWELLING UNITS
PER ACRE), AND IS LOCATED EAST OF THE EXISTING DEER CREEK
COMMUNITY WEST OF THE DEER CREEK CHANNEL AND NORTH OF
WILSON AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 1074-571-01 THROUGH 31 AND 1074-581-01 THROUGH 31.
A. Recitals.
1. Diversified Pacific Homes Ltd. has filed an application for the Design Review of Vesting
Tentative Tract No. 13851, 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 August 13, 1997, 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 August 13, 1997, 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 Hillside Development Ordinance 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; and
e. That based on substantial evidence provided to the Planning Commission, it is hereby
found that none of the criteria found in Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act
guidelines requiring subsequent environmental review exists or are present.
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August 13, 1997
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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 reference:
Planning Division
1) The rear elevation for the four car side-rear entry garage elevations
300A and B shall have an additional window treatment added.
2) For lots with unconventional plotting; ie., 8,17, 46, and 52, label and
revise all final plans to indicate the front, side, and rear yard setbacks.
In addition, the applicant shall record a deed restriction, or other similar
type of recordation instrument, which shall inform homeowners of
actual front, side and rear yard setback locations and code restrictions.
3) Conditions of approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 13851 and
Variance 88-24 shall apply.
Engineering Division
1) Submit improvement agreement, improvement securities, and
monument cash deposit to substitute for the existing agreement,
securities, and monument cash deposit from the previous developer.
2) Update the existing approved street Improvement Plan to reflect
current City Standards and new location of drive approaches.
Processing and plan checking fees will be required.
3) A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the
estimated cost of operating all street lights during the first six months
of operation, prior to building permit issuance.
4) All accent paving shall be located outside the public right-of-way.
5) All conditions of approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 13851 and
Design Review per Resolution No. 88-208 shall apply.
Building and Safety Division
1) The storm drain provided generally at the rear of the properties where
multiple cross-lot drainage would occur, shall either be constructed of
reinforced concrete pipe, or shall otherwise be designed in a manner
consistent with City requirements and policies.
2) On Lot 46, the wall located along the front setback shall be placed at
the top of the slope rather than at the bottom as currently shown on the
Landscape Plan.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 97-43
DR 97-07 - DIVERSIFIED PACIFIC HOMES LTD.
August 13, 1997
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4. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF AUGUST 1997.
PLANNING COMMIS • • �E CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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BY: . ..�'��1���
- Davi• Barker, Chairm.n
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Bral�!"_ Secr-tary
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 13th day of August 1997, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BARKER, BETHEL, MACIAS, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MCNIEL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: Development Review 97-07
SUBJECT: Single Family Development Review for Tentative Tract 13851
APPLICANT: Diversified Pacific Homes, Ltd.
LOCATION: North side of Wilson Avenue, west of Deer Creek Flood Control Channel
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION,(909)477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
A. Time Limits Completion Date
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. Prior to recordation of the final map or prior to the 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 the 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 the Hillside Development Ordinance.
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 facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and / /_
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Division
to show compliance. The buildings 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 the issuance of building permits.
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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 or Specific Plans in effect at the
time of building permit issuance.
7. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be _/_/_
located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete
or masonry walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner. For single
family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
8. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, _/_/_
including proper illumination.
9. 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 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.
a. Local Feeder Trails (i.e., private equestrian easements) shall, at a minimum, be fenced _/_/_
with two-rail, 4-inch lodgepole "peeler" logs to define both sides of the easement; however,
developer may upgrade to an alternate fence material.
b. Local Feeder Trail entrances shall also provide access for service vehicles, such as _/_/_
veterinarians or hay deliveries, including a 12-foot minimum drive approach. Entrance may
be gated provided that equestrian access is maintained through step-throughs.
c. Local Feeder Trail grades shall not exceed 0.5% at the downstream end of a trail for a / /_
distance of 25 feet behind the public right-of-way line to prohibit trail debris from reaching
the street. Drainage devices may be required by the Building Official.
10. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R's) shall not prohibit the keeping the 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 of homeowners' associations for amendments to the CC&R's.
11. The Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R's) and Articles of Incorporation of the _/_/_
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.The Homeowners'Association shall submit to the Planning Division a list of the name
and address of their officers on or before January 1 of each and every year and whenever said
information changes.
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12. 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 City Planner and City Engineer review and approved prior to
the issuance of building permits.
13. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all _/_/_
lots for City Planner and City Engineer 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.
14. 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
owner at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/ fences along the project's
perimeter.
15. For single family residential development, a 2-inch galvanized pipe shall be attached to each _/_/_
support post for all wood fences, with a minimum of two 1/2-inch lag bolts, to withstand high
winds. Both post and pipe shall be installed in an 18-inch deep concrete footing. Pipe shall
extend at least 4 feet, 6 inches above grade.
C. Building Design
1. 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.
2. Standard patio cover plans for use by the Homeowner's Association shall be submitted for City _/_/_
Planner and Building Official review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
3. All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and/or _/_/_
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. 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.
E. 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 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. All private slopes of 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.
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
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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 irrigations 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 Division 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 and/or Hillside Development Ordinance. 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 City Planner review and approval and
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Division.
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 Division.
9. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of / /_
Xeriscape as defined in Chapter 19.16 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code.
F. Other Agencies
1. 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.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION, (909) 477-2710, FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
G. Site Development
1. The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical / /_
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.
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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, Transportation
Development Fee, Permit and Plan Checking Fees, and School Fees.
3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building Official, after tract/parcel map recordation and _/_/_
prior to issuance of building permits.
H. 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. The final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits. _/_/_
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION,(909)477-2740,FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
I. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be provided and shall be delineated or _/_/_
noted on the final map.
2. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on the _/_/_
final map.
J. Street Improvements
1. All public improvements(interior streets, drainage facilities,community trails, paseos, landscaped _/ /_
areas, etc.) shown on the plans and/or tentative map shall be constructed to City Standards.
Interior street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter, AC pavement,
drive approaches, sidewalks, street lights, and street trees.
2. 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 City Engineer's Office in addition to any
other permits required.
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.
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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 (at intersections) or 2-inch (along streets) galvanized steel
with pull rope or as specified.
e. Handicapped access ramps 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 City Planner prior to submittal for first plan check. _/
3. 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.
4. 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.
K. Public Maintenance Areas
1. A separate set of landscape and irrigation plans per Engineering Public Works Standards shall _/_/_
be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to final map approval or issuance
of building permits, whichever occurs first. The following landscaped parkways, medians,
paseos, easements, trails or other areas shall be annexed into the Landscape Maintenance
District.
L. 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 County Water District(CCWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District,and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from
the CCWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT, (909)477-2730,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
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M. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Mello Roos Community Facilities District requirements shall apply to this project. / /_
2. Fire flow requirement shall be 1.000 gallons per minute. / /_
a. A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department /_/_
personnel prior to water plan approval.
b. For the purpose of final acceptance, an additional fire flow test of the on-site hydrants shall _/_/_
be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by the fire department personnel
after construction and prior to occupancy.
3. Fire hydrants are required. All required public or on-site fire hydrants shall be installed, flushed _/_/_
and operable prior to delivery of any combustible building materials on site (i.e., lumber, roofing
materials, etc.). Hydrants flushing shall be witnessed by fire department personnel.
4. Existing fire hydrant locations shall be provided prior to water plan approval. Required hydrants, _/_/_
if any, will be determined by the Fire District. Fire District standards require a 6" riser with a 4"
and a 2-1/2"outlet. Substandard hydrants shall be upgraded to meet this standard. Contact the
Fire Safety Division for specifications on approved brands and model numbers.
5. Prior to the issuance of building permits for combustible construction,evidence shall be submitted _/_/_
to the Fire District that an approved temporary water supply for fire protection is available,
pending completion of required fire protection system.
6. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots) shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to final _/_/_
inspection.
7. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire Districts fire lane standards, as noted:
X All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 22. / /_
8. All trees and shrubs planted in any median shall be kept trimmed a minimum of 14'6"from ground _/_/_
up so as not to impede fire apparatus.
9. Gated/restricted entry(s) require installation of a Knox rapid entry key system. Contact the Fire _/_/_
Safety Division for specific details and ordering information.
10. Plan check fees in the amount of�have been paid. An additional $125 shall be paid:
X Prior to final plan approval. / /_
Note: Separate plan check fees for fire protection systems (sprinklers, hood systems,
alarms, etc.) and/or any consultant reviews will be assessed upon submittal of plans.
11. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1994 UBC, UFC, /_/_
UPC, UMC, NEC, and RCFD Standards 22 and 15.
12. With the home located above Hillside Road, it shall comply to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire _/_/_
District's Standards for a high fire hazard zone.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT,(909)477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
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1. All sliding glass windows shall have secondary locking devices and should not be able to be lifted _/ /_
from frame or track in any manner.
0. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime _/_/_
visibility.
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