HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-56 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 97-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW NO. 97-20, THE DESIGN REVIEW OF THE DETAILED SITE PLAN
AND BUILDING ELEVATIONS FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (TENTATIVE TRACT 15531) OF 30 LOTS
ON 10.6 ACRES OF LAND IN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE), LOCATED ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF 19TH STREET, BETWEEN MAYBERRY AVENUE AND
MOROCCO STREET, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 1076-141-01 AND 02, 1076-131-01.
A. Recitals.
1. Harwood Homes has filed an application for Development Review 97-20, the Design
Review of Tract No. 15531, 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 the 12th day of November 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 November 12, 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 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 Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 97-56
DR 97-20 - HARWOOD HOMES
November 12, 1997
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Planning Division
1) All applicable conditions of approval from Resolution No. 93-25, the
original Resolution of Approval for Tentative Tract 15531, shall apply to
this project.
2) The final design of the required freeway sound attenuation wall along
the northerly tract boundary shall be reviewed and approved by the City
Planner, prior to the issuance of building permits for the wall and
constructed prior to occupancy of any units within the subdivision. A
final noise study, referenced as a requirement to determine the ultimate
required height of the sound attenuation wall, shall be provided for
review and approval of the Planning Division prior to the issuance of
building permits for the residences within the subdivision. As an option
to construction of the sound attenuation wall, an in-lieu fee to cover the
cost of future construction of the sound attenuation wall shall be
submitted to the City in an amount acceptable to the City Planner, City
Engineer and CALTRANS, prior to the issuance of any building permits
for residences within the project.
3) Tree Removal Permit No. 92-20, originally approved by the Planning
Commission in conjunction with Tentative Tract 15531, shall be
modified to include the following:
a) All trees, with the exception of the Deodar Cedar on Lot 30
(originally labeled tree no. 1) may be removed as required to
construct public street improvements and other on-site structures
as shown on the Conceptual Site Plan and Grading Plan.
Replacement planting shall consist of 15-gallon size Eucalyptus
Maculata (Spotted Gum) spaced at a minimum of 8 feet on center
along the west side of Morocco Street, properly staked and
irrigated, outside of any easements.
b) Tree no. 1 shall be preserved in-place per the recommendations
of the consulting arborist's study. All protection and pruning
measures shall be administered prior to the issuance of any
grading or building permits.
4) A more gradual driveway taper shall be provided on all lots, to the
satisfaction of the City Planner.
5) Accent treatments, such as cultured stone, rock and brick veneer, shall
be carried around the side elevations to a greater extent, to the
satisfaction of the City Planner.
6) Native stone shall be used in areas where a river-type cobble is
proposed.
7) The final design of front porches or other overhead trellis elements in
the front yard area shall be integrated with the architectural design of
the houses and shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Division, prior to the issuance of building permits.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 97-56
DR 97-20 - HARWOOD HOMES
November 12, 1997
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8) All return walls between houses and retaining walls exposed to public
view shall be composed of a decorative block material or exterior finish
and cap treatment, to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
9) The drainage on Lot 6 shall be redirected to the southeast corner of the
lot, as to not have to cross Lot 15 to the south, to the satisfaction of the
City Planner.
10) The final design of the retaining walls, the type of vines used in
conjunction with the retaining walls and the location size and species
of Eucalyptus trees used in the proposed replacement windrow along
the east sides of Lots 6, 15, 16, and 25 shall be reviewed and approved
by the City Planner, prior to the issuance of precise grading permits for
the project.
Engineering Division
1) All applicable Conditions of Approval from Resolution No. 93-25, the
original Resolution of Approval for Tentative Tract 15531, shall apply to
this project.
4. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 1997.
PLANNI e snip THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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BY: aIllu JAMI-
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ATTEST:
Brad LTrriPle, Secr1/
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 12th day of November 1997, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: BARKER, BETHEL, MACIAS, MCNIEL, TOLSTOY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: Development Review 97-20 (Design Review for Tentative Tract 15531)
SUBJECT: 30 Lot Subdivision
APPLICANT: Harwood Homes
LOCATION: North side of 19th Street, between Morocco Street and Mayberry Avenue
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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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4. 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.
5. If no centralized trash receptacles are provided, all trash pick-up shall be for individual units with /_/_
all receptacles shielded from public view.
6. 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.
7. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, / /_
including proper illumination.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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 Winch 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.
12. Wood fencing shall be treated with stain, paint, or water sealant. _/_/_
13. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron or black plastic coated chain link to /_/_
maintain an open feeling and enhance views.
14. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk. / /_
15. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry. /_/_
16. Where rock cobble is used, it shall b real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured _/_/_
products.
C. Parking and Vehicular Access (indicate details on building plans)
1. Multiple car garage driveways shall be tapered down to a standard two-car width at street. / /_
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D. 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. Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier 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. 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.
4. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater _/_/_
slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as
follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size
shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks
in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or
larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered
clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall include a
permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
5. 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.
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. Special landscape features such as mounding, alluvial rock, specimen size trees, meandering / /_
sidewalks (with horizontal change), and intensified landscaping, is required along 19th Street.
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.
E. Environmental
1. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Foothill Freeway project _/_I_
in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any
property.
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2. 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.
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.
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. Existing Structures
1. Underground on-site utilities are to be located and shown on building plans submitted for building _/_/_
permit application.
I. 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 final grading plans shall be completed and approved prior to issuance of building permits. / /_
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APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT, (909)477-2730,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
J. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Fire flow requirement shall be 1,000 gallons per minute. / /
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Hydrant reflective markers (blue dots)shall be required for all hydrants and installed prior to final / /_
inspection.
6. Roadways within project shall comply with the Fire District's fire lane standards, as noted:
X All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 22. / /_
7. Plan check fees in the amount of$125.00 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.
8. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1994 UBC, UFC, _/ /_
UPC, UMC, NEC, and RCFD Standards 22 and 15.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, (909)477-2800, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
K. Security Hardware
1. One-inch single cylinder dead bolts shall be installed on all entrance doors. If windows are within / /_
40 inches of any locking device, tempered glass or a double cylinder dead bolt shall be used.
2. All garage or rolling doors shall have slide bolts or some type of secondary locking devices. _/ /_
L. Windows
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.
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M. Building Numbering
1. Numbers and the backgrounds shall be of contrasting color and shall be reflective for nighttime / /_
visibility.
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