HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-91 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 99-91
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW NO. 99-34, THE DESIGN REVIEW OF BUILDING ELEVATIONS
AND DETAILED SITE PLAN FOR THE EASTERN PORTION OF
RECORDED TRACT 13812 AND THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF
RECORDED TRACT 14120 CONSISTING OF 88 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS
ON 71.51 ACRES OF LAND IN THE VERY-LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
OF THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATEDAPPROXIMATELY 1,300
FEET WEST OF ETIWANDA AVENUE, NORTH OF HIGHLAND AVENUE,
AND SOUTH OF SUMMIT AVENUE, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 225-411-01 THROUGH 18, 225-421-01
THROUGH 12, 15 THROUGH 16, AND 19 THROUGH 27 FOR LOTS IN
TRACT 13812 AND APN: 225-171-02, 08, 11, AND 16 FOR LOTS IN
TRACT 14120
A. Recitals.
1. Mar Vista Homes has filed an application for the approval of Development Review No.
99-34, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Development Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. On September 22, and continued to September 29, 1999, the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a meeting on the application and concluded said
meeting on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals,
Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting on September 22, and September 29, 1999, including written and oral staff
reports, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to property located approximately 1,300 feet west of
Etiwanda Avenue, north of Highland Avenue, and south of Summit Avenue with a street frontage
of approximately 1,200 feet on Summit Avenue and a depth of approximately 2,200 feet and is
presently undeveloped; and
b. The property to the north of the subject site is vacant land, to the south is the
future Route 30 Freeway, to the east are single family residences and vacant land,and to the west
are single family residences under construction.
c. The proposed project is a request to review the design review of 88 single family
residences on 71.51 acres of land in portions of recorded Tracts 13812 and 14120.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 99-91
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-34 MAR VISTA HOMES
September 29, 1999
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3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-
referenced meeting and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above,
this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
a. That the proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General
Plan; and
b. That the proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code
and the purposes of the Etiwanda Specific Plan in which the site is located; and
c. That the proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of
the Development Code and Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
d. That the proposed use, 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.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration,
together with all written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the
application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect upon the environment and adopts a Negative Declaration based upon
the findings as follows:
a. That the Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and the State CEQA guidelines
promulgated thereunder; that said Negative Declaration and the Initial Study prepared therefore
reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission; and, further, this Commission has
reviewed and considered the information contained in said Negative Declaration with regard to the
application.
b. That, based upon the changes and alterations which have been incorporated into
the proposed project, no significant adverse environmental effects will occur.
c. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 753.5.c. of Title 14 of the California Code
of Regulations, the Planning Commission finds as follows: In considering the record as a whole,
the Initial Study and Negative Declaration for the project, there is no evidence that the proposed
project will have potential for an adverse impact upon wildlife resources or the habitat upon which
wildlife depends. Further,based upon substantial evidence contained in the Negative Declaration,
the staff reports and exhibits, and the information provided to the Planning Commission during the
public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby rebuts the presumption of adverse effect as set
forth in Section 753.5(c-1-d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above,
this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth
below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Division:
1. All conditions of approvals for Tract 13812 and 14120 shall apply to
this project.
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 99-34 MAR VISTA HOMES
September 29, 1999
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2. Decorative trim features shall be composed of materials that are
visually attractive and appropriate for the application. On lower levels
of structures, decorative trim shall be composed of wood or stucco
over high density foam for durability.
Engineering Division:
1. The secondary access north of Tract 14120-1 to Tract 12659 shall be
acquired prior to the issuance of building permits and constructed
prior to occupancy.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 29TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1999.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: Si . Sifr c.
any Tkn Niel, Chairman
ATTEST: 046-C _�I
Brad Bu?r!-ecretaW
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 29th day of September 1999, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS, MANNERINO, MCNIEL, STEWART
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: TOLSTOY
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STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: Development Review 99-34
SUBJECT:
APPLICANT: Mar Vista Homes
LOCATION: 1300 feet west of Etiwanda Avenue, north of Highland Avenue, south of Summit
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. General Requirements Completion Date
1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its / /_
agents,officers,or employees,because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,
to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or
employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or
employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its
sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such
participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition.
2. A copy of the signed Resolution of Approval or City Planner's letter of approval,and all Standard / /_
Conditions, shall be included in legible form on the grading plans, building and construction
plans, and landscape and irrigation plans submitted for plan check.
B. Time Limits
1. Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or Development/Design Review approval shall expire if / /_
building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the
date of approval. No extensions are allowed.
C. Site Development
1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which / /_
include site plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign
program, and grading on file in the Planning Division, the conditions contained herein, -
Development Code regulations, and the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
2. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for / L .
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment,
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2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, /_/_
including proper illumination.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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/-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.
10. Wood fencing shall be treated with stain, paint, or water sealant. / /_
11. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron or black plastic coated chain link to _/_/_
maintain an open feeling and enhance views.
12. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk. / /_
13. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry. / /_
14. Where rock cobble is used,it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured _/_/_
products.
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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
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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 more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1 _/ /_
slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion
control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be
installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
3. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater _/ /_
slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as
follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq.ft. of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size
• shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks
in excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or
larger size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in
staggered clusters to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall
include a permanent irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
4. For single family residential development, all slope planting and 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.
E. Environmental
1. The developer shall provide each prospective buyer written notice of the Foothill Freeway project _/_/_
in a standard format as determined by the City Planner, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any
property.
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEERING DIVISION,(909)477-2740,FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
F. Dedication and Vehicular Access
1. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards. / /_
APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE FIRE PREVENTION/NEW CONSTRUCTION UNIT,(909)477-2730,
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
G. General Fire Protection Conditions
1. Mello Roos Community Facilities District requirements shall apply to this project. 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 CFD shall be formed by the District and the developer by the time recordation
of the final map occurs.
2. Fire flow requirement shall be: 1500 gallons per minute, Per '97 UFC Appendix III-A, 3, (b) _/ /_
(Increase).
a. A fire flow shall be conducted by the builder/developer and witnessed by fire department _/ /_
personnel prior to water plan approval.
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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 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-inch riser with
a 4-inch and a 2-1/2-inch 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 the 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 District's fire lane standards, as noted: / /_
a. All roadways per Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Ordinance 32. _/_/_
8. Fire District fee(s), plus a$1 per"plan page"microfilm fee will be due to the Rancho Cucamonga _/_/_
Fire Protection District as follows:
a. $132 for Single Family Residential Tract (per phase).
9. Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to construction in accordance with 1997 UBC, UFC, / /_
UPC, UMC, and RCFD Standards 32 and 15 and 1996 NEC.
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