HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-02 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 15-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW
DRC2014-00620, A REQUEST FOR THE ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE
PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 95 SINGLE-FAMILY
HOMES LOCATED WITHIN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL (L) DISTRICT OF
THE ETIWANDA NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN ADJACENT TO INDIAN
WELLS PLACE, APPROXIMATELY 1,800 FEET NORTH OF DAY CREEK
BOULEVARD; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —
APN: 1087-071-15.
A. Recitals.
1. Benchmark Communities filed an application for the approval of Design Review
DRC2014-00620, 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 the 28th day of January 2015, 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 the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced meeting on January 28, 2015, including written and oral staff reports, this
Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application involves a request for the architectural and site plan review for
the construction of 95 single-family homes located within the Low-Residential (L) District of the
Etiwanda North Specific Plan adjacent to Indian Wells Place, approximately 1,800 feet north of
Day Creek Boulevard - APN: 1087-071-15; and
b. On July 24, 2002, the Planning Commission approved Tentative Tract Map
SUBTT16226, which permitted the subdivision of 265 residential lots on 92.78 acres of land
located north of the intersection of Day Creek Boulevard and Indian Wells Place. The project site
is part of a 632-unit Master Planned Community known as Rancho Etiwanda Estates. The site
has since been divided into multiple phases, all of which have been approved for development
except for the subject 95-lots that are located within the remaining 37.43 acres at the northwest
corner of Rancho Etiwanda Estates. The project site was previously rough-graded, and the
perimeter block walls as well as homeowner association maintained walls, fences, and
landscaping have been installed along Indian Wells Place; and
C. The subject property is located within the "Upper Etiwanda" neighborhood of the
Etiwanda North Specific Plan (ENSP). Particular"primary" architectural styles, such as Bungalow,
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Ranch, Monterey, and San Juan are required to be used on at least two-thirds of the proposed
units. The applicant has chosen to use only primary architectural styles and will, therefore, be in
compliance with this requirement. The San Juan elevation incorporates wrought iron details, shed
roof awning with decorative wood braces and exposed rafter tales. The Country style incorporates
decorative gables, louvered shutters, and stucco window trim. The Bungalow style incorporates
stone wainscot and porch column bases with dual post columns, decorative beams and brackets
at gables and wood shingle siding. The Monterey style incorporates decorative shutters, wood
balcony, beams, and railing as well as exposed rafter tails. All homes will also incorporate
decorative garage doors; and
d. The ENSP also requires residential projects of this size to incorporate a minimum
of eight(8) housing footprints with a minimum of four(4)elevations per footprint. The ENSP allows
for reverse footprints to count as an additional footprint. The ENSP also allows for plans with
courtyard walls and patios along the front elevation to count as an additional elevation. The
proposed development will be in compliance with these minimum requirements; and
e. The floor plans range in size from a 2,689 square foot plan to a 4,055 square
foot plan. One (1) of the four (4) floor plans will be single-story, while the other three (3) are
two-story. The plans submitted indicate that twenty-five (25) percent of the lots will contain
single-story homes, which is a requirement specified in the ENSP; and
f. A Development Agreement was approved in 2001 that requires compliance with
the Low Residential District standards for all lots within this tract (Tentative Tract Map
SUBTT16226). Development standards for the Low Residential District include, but are not limited
to, maximum lot coverage of forty (40) percent, maximum height of thirty-five (35) feet, minimum
front yard setback of eighteen (18) feet with an average front yard setback of twenty (20) feet
(measured from the right-of-way), a fifteen (15) foot minimum building separation on side yards
with a five (5) and ten (10) foot side yard setback measured from the property lines. The project
complies with these requirements; and
g. The Design Review Committee (Fletcher, Oaxaca, Granger) reviewed the
elevations on December 16, 2014, and recommended approval to the Planning Commission. The
Technical Review Committee also reviewed the project on December 16, 2014, and
recommended approval to the Planning Commission; and
h. A neighborhood meeting for Design Review DRC2014-00620 was conducted to
gather input and comments from the owners of the surrounding properties within 660 feet of the
site. The meeting was held in the Creative Corner room at Central Park, located at 11200 Base
Line Road on Monday. December 1, 2014. There were a total of seven people in attendance. No
major issues or concerns were raised at the meeting; and
i. This project was advertised as a public hearing in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
newspaper, the property was posted, and notices were mailed to all property owners within a
660-foot radius of the project site.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above referenced hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2
above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows:
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a. The proposed project is consistent with the objectives of the General Plan. The
proposal is to construct a single-family residence on each lot of a 95-lot subdivision (Related file:
Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16226-2) for a total of 95 single-family residences. The underlying
General Plan designation is Low Residential, which allows for single-family residential
development; and
b. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Development Code and
the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The project is located within the
Low-Residential District of the Etiwanda North Specific Plan, which allows for single-family
residential development; and
C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code. The project is in compliance with all applicable development standards,
including setbacks, lot coverage and building height. Furthermore, the project incorporates
architecture that is consistent with the requirements specified within the Etiwanda North Specific
Plan; and
d. 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. On July 24, 2002, the Planning Commission approved Tentative
Tract Map SUBTT16226, which permitted the subdivision of 265 residential lots for single-family
dwelling units on 92.78 acres of land located north of the intersection of Day Creek Boulevard
and Indian Wells Place. The subject Design Review for single-family dwelling units is consistent
with this previous approval, which was determined 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 application, together with all
written and oral reports included for the environmental assessment for the application, the
Planning Commission finds that no subsequent or supplemental environmental document is
required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in connection with the
review and approval of this application based upon the following findings and determinations:
a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's
local CEQA Guidelines, the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors certified an
Environmental Impact Report in June 1991 for the University/Crest Planned Development, a
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report was certified by the County of San Bernardino Board
of Supervisors in October 1999 which approved the creation of two stand-alone developments,
and an Initial Study Addendum was certified by the City of Rancho Cucamonga in connection with
the approval of Tentative Tract Map 16226. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no
subsequent or supplemental EIR or Negative Declaration is required in connection with
subsequent discretionary approvals of the same project unless: (i) substantial changes are
proposed to the project that indicate new or more severe impacts on the environment; (ii)
substantial changes have occurred in the circumstances under which the project was previously
reviewed that indicates new or more severe environmental impacts; or (iii) new important
information shows the project will have new or more severe impacts than previously considered;
or (iv) additional mitigation measures are now feasible to reduce impacts or different mitigation
measures can be imposed to substantially reduce impacts.
b. The Planning Commission finds, in connection with the Design Review
DRC2014-00620, that substantial changes to the project or the circumstances surrounding the
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project have not occurred which would create new or more severe impacts than those evaluated
in the previously certified EIR. The proposed development does not raise or create new
environmental impacts not already considered in the Environmental Impact Report for the tract
map. Staff further finds that the project will not have one or more significant effects not discussed
in the previously certified EIR, not have more severe effects than previously analyzed, and that
additional or different mitigation measures are not required to reduce the impacts of the project to
a level of less than significant, due to the fact that the proposed development does not raise or
create new environmental impacts not already considered in the Environmental Impact Report for
the tract map.
C. Prior to any action being taken for the requested Design Review approval and
based on these findings and all evidence in the record, the Planning Commission concurs with
staff's determination that no additional environmental review is required pursuant to CEQA in
connection with the City's consideration of the Design Review DRC2014-00620.
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 in
the Conditions of Approval, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF JANUARY 2015.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: i
Ravenel Wimberly, Chairman
ATTEST: '
Candy urnet , ecretary
I, Candyce Burnett, Secretary of the Planning Commission for 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 28th day of January 2015, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ , OAXACA
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: WIMBERLY
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
Conditions of Approval
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Project#: DRC2014-00620 PMT2014-03974, PMT2014-04568
Project Name: Benchmark Communities Design Review Rancho Etiwanda Estates
Location: - 108707115-0000
Project Type: Design Review Fire Protection Plan, Residential Miscellaneous
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
A. Planning Department
1. Multiple car garage driveways shall be tapered down to a standard two-car width at street.
2. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all
other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community, Specific Plans and/or Master Plans in
effect at the time of Building Permit issuance.
3. Construct block walls between homes (i.e., along interior side and rear property lines), rather than
wood fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency.
4. All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner,
including proper illumination and in conformance with Building and Safety Services Department
standards, the Municipal Code and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department (RCFD) Standards.
5. The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all lots
for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department 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.
6. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
Site Plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, and grading on file in
the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, the Development Code regulations, the
Etiwanda North Specific Plan, and all applicable Development Agreements..
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 Planning Director. For
single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
8. On corner side yards, provide minimum 5-foot setback between walls/fences and sidewalk. The
5-foot wall/fence setback and the parkway shall have landscape and irrigation in addition to the
required street trees. Detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted for Planning Director
review and approval prior to issuance of Building Permits. The parkway landscaping including trees,
shrubs, ground covers and irrigation shall be maintained by the property owner. The developer shall
provide each prospective buyer written notice of the parkway maintenance requirement, in a standard
format as determined by the Planning Director, prior to accepting a cash deposit on any property.
9. 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 Planning Director and Engineering Services Department review
and approved prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
A. Planning Department
10. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all California 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 Services
Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance and final
acceptance granted prior to occupancy.
11. 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.).
12. Project perimeter walls and fences shall be constructed in accordance with the submitted plans.
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 owners at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/fences along the project
perimeter.
13. For residential development, return walls shall be decorative masonry. Corner side walls and
fences shall be consistent with the approved wall and fence plan.
14. Revised Site Plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
15. Slope fencing along side property lines may be wrought iron, per the approved fence and wall
plan, to maintain an open feeling and enhance views.
16. 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.
17. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. with Conditions shall
be included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the
construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed
Engineer/Architect.
18. Any approval shall expire if Building Permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced
within 5 years from the date of approval or a time extension has been granted.
19. For single-family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation 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 Department to determine that they are in satisfactory condition.
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Project Name: Benchmark Communities Design Review Rancho Etiwanda Estates
Location: - 108707115-0000
Project Type: Design Review Fire Protection Plan, Residential Miscellaneous
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
A. Planning Department
20. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required. This requirement
shall be in addition to the required street trees and slope planting.
21. 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 Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits for the
development or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. For development
occurring in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the landscape plans will also be reviewed by
Fire Construction Services.
22. The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included in
the required landscape plans and shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval and
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Services Department.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the
design shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department.
26. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location
of mailboxes. The final location of the mailboxes shall be subject to Planning Director review and
approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
B. Engineering Services Department
1. The final tract malChas to be approved and recorded prior to issuance of building permits.
2. All pertinent conditions of approval of Planning Commission Resolution No. 02-77 approving
Tentative Parcel Map 16226 will continue to apply.
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Project Name: Benchmark Communities Design Review Rancho Etiwanda Estates
Location: - 108707115-0000
Project Type: Design Review Fire Protection Plan, Residential Miscellaneous
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
B. Engineering Services Department
3. Since Tract 16226-2 is within the High Fire Hazard Area, some of the street tree species and
spacings that were approved last 2008 have been discontinued and revised last January 2010.
a. Revision to City Drawing Number 2021 shall be required to reflect revised street tree species and
spacing, any relocation of drive approaches and addition of curb cores, if applicable.
b. Plan check/processing fee will be determined at the time of plan check submittal.
4. Prior to the issuance of Building Permits, a Diversion Deposit and related administrative fees shall
be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at
least 50 percent of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are diverted from
landfills, and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Form CD-1 shall be submitted to the
Engineering Services Department when the first Building Permit application is submitted to the
Building and Safety Services Department. Form CD-2 shall be submitted to the Engineering Services
Department within 60 days following the completion of the construction and/or demolition project.
5. Pay a Traffic Circulation Fee of $2,635.00 per lot, as required by Reimbursement Agreement
SRA-.41, prior to each building permit issuance.
6. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 16.37.010, no person shall make connections from a source
of energy, fuel or power to any building or structure which is regulated by technical codes and for
which a permit is required unless, in addition to any and all other codes, regulations and ordinances,
all improvements required by these conditions of development approval have been completed and
accepted by the City Council, except: that in developments containing more than one building,
structure or unit, the development may have energy connections made in equal proportion to the
percentage of completion of all improvements required by these conditions of development approval,
as determined by the City Engineer, provided that reasonable, safe and maintainable access to the
property exists. In no case shall more than 95 percent of the buildings, structures or units be
connected to energy sources prior to completion and acceptance of all improvements required by
these conditions of development approval.
C. Fire Prevention i New Construction Unit
1. The conceptaual landscape plans and the the landscape plans must comply with all the provision
of the approved FPP regarding vegetation species, clearance, spacing, grouping and sizes.
2. FCS-3 Fire Access Roadways: Public and private roads shall be improved as approved by the fire
district in the Fire Protection plan before an occupancy release can be granted by the Fire District.
3. On all Site Plans to be submitted for review, show all fire hydrants located within 600-feet of the
proposed project site.
4. Public water plans are required for all projects that must extend the existing water supply to or onto
the site. Building Permits for the homes will not be issued until the public fire service plans are
approved by RCFPD and CVWD.
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Project Name: Benchmark Communities Design Review Rancho Etiwanda Estates
Location: - 108707115-0000
Project Type: Design Review Fire Protection Plan, Residential Miscellaneous
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
C. Fire Prevention I New Construction Unit
5. The required fire Flow for this project is 1500 gallons per minute at a minimum residual pressure of
20-pounds per square inch. This requirement is made in accordance with approved FPP and the CA
Fire Code Appendix B, as adopted by the Fire District Ordinances.
6. Public fire hydrants located within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project may be used to
provide the required fire flow subject to Fire District review and approval.
7. The architectural plans for the construction of the buildings must be in accordance with the current
editions of the CBC Chapter 7A, The California Residential Code, the RCFPD Ordinance, the
applicable standards and policies, and the approved Fire Protection Plan (FPP).
8. The applicant shall obtain approval of the submitted Fire Protection Plan (FPP). The proposed
mitigation for all lots having reduced defensible space must be approved by the RC Fire Marshal.
The disposition of the Fire Marshal's Mitigation must be implemented into the FPP before building
permit issuance.
9. Mobile, stationary or portable power-operated equipment in the Hazardous Fire Area shall not be
used without the Fire Safety Division's written approval. Specific fire protection measures that may
be required to mitigate the hazard include, but are not limited to:
a. A stand-by water tender, equipped with a pump, fire hose and nozzle.
b. Pre-wetting of the site to avoid the production of sparks between blades or tracks and rocks.
c. Conducting a fire watch for a minimum of one-hour following the cessation of operations each
day.
d. For welding, cutting or grinding work, clear away all combustible material from the area around
such operation for a minimum distance of 10-feet. A "hot-work" permit must be obtained from Fire
Construction Services prior to cutting, welding or grinding work.
e. Maintain one serviceable round point shovel with an overall length of not less than forty six (46)
inches and one five (5) gallon backpack water pump-type fire extinguisher fully equipped and ready
for use at the immediate area during the operation.
10. FCS-8 Fire Sprinklers: The Current editions of Rancho Cucamonga Fire District Ordinance, the
California Residential Code and/or any other applicable standards require an approved automatic fire
sprinkler system to be installed in all Buildings with R and U occupancy fire areas. All structures
must be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 13D and the approved FPP
regarding additional areas of coverage and number of heads to be be calculated..
D. Building and Safety Services Department
1. Submit two sets of structural calculations, two sets of energy conservation calculations, and a soils
report. Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check submittal.
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Project Name: Benchmark Communities Design Review Rancho Etiwanda Estates
Location: - 108707115-0000
Project Type: Design Review Fire Protection Plan, Residential Miscellaneous
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
D. Building and Safety Services Department
2. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following:
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan and reverse foundation plan (when applicable);
c. Floor Plan;
d. Roof and Floor Framing Plan and reverse Roof and Floor Framing Plan (when applicable);
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of main switch, number and size of service
entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and waste diagram,
sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air conditioning; and
3. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation coverage to
the City prior to permit issuance.
4. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
5. NOTE: The construction and landscaping of this tract must be in accordance with the approved
Fire Protection Plan and the current edition of the California Building; this tract is located in the
VHFHSZ.
6. The structures in this tract must be equipped with automatic fire sprinkler in accordance with the
approved Fire protection Plan and The California Residential Code. Some structures will require attic
and eave sprinkler heads.
7. Construction of the home must be in accordance with the approved special construction features
of the Fire Protection Plan including Chapter 7A of the CBC and section 327 of the CRC; this tract is
located in the VHFHSZ.
8. Provide compliance with the California Residential/Code Building Code (CBC/CRC) for property
line clearances considering use, occupancy and fire-resistive construction of the structure.
9. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations.
10. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions.
11. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. The applicant shall
comply with the latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and
regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety Services
Department for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts.
12. The Building and Safety Official shall provide street addresses after tract/parcel map recordation
and prior to issuance of Building Permits.
13. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday
through Saturday, construction is not permitted on Sunday or holidays.
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Project Type: Design Review Fire Protection Plan, Residential Miscellaneous
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
D. Building and Safety Services Department
14. Prior to issuance of Building Permits for a new residential project or major addition, 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
Check Fees, and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the
Building and Safety Services Department prior to permit issuance.
E. Grading Section
1. Flow lines steeper than 6 percent could be erosive. The applicant shall provide hard lined gutters
and swales where concentrated flows exceed 3fps, and anywhere that flow lines exceed 10 percent
2. Prior to removing fences or walls along common lot lines and prior to constructing walls along
common lot lines the applicant shall provide a letter from the adjacent property owner(s) allowing
work on the adjacent property.
3. In the equestrian trails: — Provide PVC fence, 4" thick DG surface, parallel drainage V ditch, bridge
over V ditch where necessary for access corals, gates to corrals, S< 5% cross fall 2%, S>5% cross
fall 4%. Water bars required at the spacing for the slopes shown respectively: 50' for 4% to 6%, 40'
for 6% to 9%, 30' for 9% to 12%, 20' for 12%+. In the equestrian trails water bars shall also be placed
at the top and bottom where the gradient of the trail changes, i.e. a steep downhill slope which will
cause additional erosion to the trail.
4. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted California Building
Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The Grading and Drainage Plan(s)
shall be in substantial conformance with the approved conceptual Grading and Drainage Plan.
5. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed by the State of California to
perform such work. Two copies will be provided at grading and drainage plan submittal for review.
Plans shall implement design recommendations per said report.
6. A geologic report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer or Engineering Geologist and
submitted at the time of application for Grading and Drainage Plan review.
7. The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be
completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of
building permits.
8. A separate Grading and Drainage Plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects
and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more
of combined cut and fill. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and wet
signed by a California licensed Civil Engineer.
9. The applicant shall comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust Control Measures and place
a dust control sign on the project site prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
10. If a Rough Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit are submitted to the Building and Safety Official for
review, that plan shall be a separate plan/permit from Precise Grading and Drainage Plan/Permit.
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Project#: DRC2014-00620 PMT2014-03974, PMT2014-04568
Project Name: Benchmark Communities Design Review Rancho Etiwanda Estates
Location: - 108707115-0000
Project Type: Design Review Fire Protection Plan, Residential Miscellaneous
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
E. Grading Section
11. A drainage study. showing a 100-year, AMC 3 design storm event for on-site drainage shall be
prepared and submitted to the Building and Safety Official for review and approval for on-site storm
water drainage prior to issuance of a grading permit. All reports shall be wet signed and sealed by
the Engineer of Record.
12. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site drainage easements
prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
13. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to obtain written permission from the adjacent
property owner(s) to construct wall on property line or provide a detail(s) showing the perimeter
wall(s)to be constructed offset from the property line.
14. All slopes shall be a minimum 2-foot offset from the public right of way or adjacent private
property.
15. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the, latest adopted
California Plumbing Code.
16. The applicant shall provide a grading agreement and grading bond for all cut and fill combined
exceeding 5,000 cubic yards prior to issuance of a grading permit. The grading agreement and bond
shall be approved by the Building and Safety Official.
17. The precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the format provided in the City of Rancho
Cucamonga handout"Information for Grading Plans and Permit'.
18. Grading Inspections: a) Prior to the start of grading operations the owner and grading contractor
shall request a pre-grading meeting. The meeting shall be attended by the project
owner/representative, the grading contractor and the Building Inspector to discuss about grading
requirements and preventive measures, etc. If a pre-grading meeting is not held within 24 hours from
the start of grading operations, the grading permit may be subject to suspension by the Building
Inspector; b) The grading contractor shall call into the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building and
Safety Department at least 1 working day in advance to request the following grading inspections
prior to continuing grading operations: i) The bottom of the over-excavation; ii) Completion of Rough
Grading, prior to issuance of the building permit; iii) At the completion of Rough Grading, the grading
contractor or owner shall submit to the Permit Technicians (Building and Safety Front Counter) an
original and a copy of the Pad Certifications to be prepared by and properly wet signed and sealed by
the Civil Engineer and Soils Engineer of Record; iv) The rough grading certificates and the
compaction reports will be reviewed, by the Associate Engineer or a designated person and approved
prior to the issuance of a building permit.
19. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy the engineer of record shall certify the
functionality of the storm water quality management plan .(WQMP) best management practices
(BMP)devices.
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Project#: DRC2014-00620 PMT2014-03974, PMT2014-04568
Project Name: Benchmark Communities Design Review Rancho Etiwanda Estates
Location: - 108707115-0000
Project Type: Design Review Fire Protection Plan, Residential Miscellaneous
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
E. Grading Section
20. Reciprocal access easements for all parcels and maintenance agreements ensuring joint
maintenance of all storm water quality structural/treatment best management practices (BMP)
devices as provided for in the project's Storm Water Quality Management Plan shall be provided for
by CC&R's or deeds and shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a grading permit. Said CC&R's
and/or deeds shall be included in the project site specific Storm Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP) document prior to approval of the WQMP document and recording of the Memorandum of
Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan.
21. The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall include a copy of the project Conditions of
Approval. -
22. A Storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be approved by the Building and Safety
Official and the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of Storm Water Quality Management
Plan" shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
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