HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-04 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 15-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW
DRC2014-00207, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT 6 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCES IN CONJUNCTION WITH A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
SUBDIVISION (TENTATIVE TRACT 16578) WITHIN THE LOW (L)
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT OF THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN,
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF EAST AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY
500 FEET SOUTH OF VICTORIA AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 0227-121-33.
A. Recitals.
1. Plaza Developments East Avenue filed an application for Design Review DRC2014-
00207, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Design Review request is referred to as "the application."
2. Section 17.20.070 of the Development Code requires Planning Commission review of
residential projects with 5 or more dwellings.
3. On the 28th day of January 2015, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded
said hearing on that date.
4. 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 public hearing on January 28, 2015, including written and oral staff reports, this
Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a site located at the western terminus of Owens Court,
west of East Avenue and south of Victoria Avenue. The project site is approximately 331 feet
deep (east to west) and 330 feet (north to south)with an overall area of approximately 2.99 acres;
and
b. To the north, south, east, and west of the project site are existing residences;
and
C. The project proposes the construction of 6 single-family residence on each lot of
a 6-lot subdivision with access onto a future public street (Related file: Tentative Tract Map
SUBTT16578) that was previously approved by the Planning Commission on August 23, 2006
and subsequently recorded on September 9, 2014; and
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d. The applicant proposes two (2) distinct footprints— Plans 1 and 2 — and reverse
footprints of each for a total of four (4) footprints. The number of available footprints complies
with Figure 5-45 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
e. Plan A on Lots 1, 2, 5, and 6 will be two-story residences, and Plan B on Lots 3
and 4 will be one-story residences. The mix of one- and two-story homes is consistent
Development Code Development Code Section 17.122.010(A)(1)(a), which requires that at least
twenty-five percent (25%) of all single-family detached units in any single-family residential
development consisting of four (4) or more units to be single-story units; and
f. The project will comply with Section 5.42.606 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan that
requires that 50 percent of the garages to be oriented or situated in a manner that minimizes the
visual presence of the garage. A total of 4 residences will have side facing garage doors; and
g. The proposed houses comply with the development standards applicable to this
zoning district as described in Figure 5-2 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The architecture of each
house is consistent with the general design requirements outlined in the Development Code and
the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
h. The Design Review Committee recommended approval of the proposed project
on December 2, 2014.
3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1
and 2 above, this Commission hereby specifically finds and concludes as follows:
a. The proposed development is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of
the Development Code and the Etiwanda Specific Plan, and the purposes of the district in which
the site is located. The construction of 6 units is consistent with the Low (L) Residential District
of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, which permits the development of single-family homes at a density
of 2 to 4 dwelling units per acre and the underlying General Plan designation is Low Residential;
and
b. The proposed development meets all standards outlined in the Development
Code and the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
C. The proposed development, 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. The project site will be developed in accordance with the previously
approved subdivision map to support new residences; the proposed land use is consistent with
the land uses within the vicinity where it is located and the expectations of the community; and
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the application, together with all
written and oral reports, 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 City adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration on August 23, 2006 in
connection with the City's approval of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16578. Pursuant to CEQA
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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
DRC2014-00207, that substantial changes to the project or the circumstances surrounding the
project have not occurred which would create new or more severe impacts than those evaluated
in the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration. SUBTT16578 provided for the subdivision of 2.99
acres into 6 lots. Design Review DRC2014-00207 provides for the design review of the 6 homes
within that approved subdivision. The Planning Commission further finds that the project will not
have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration,
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.
C. Based on these findings and all evidence in the record, the Planning Commission
concurs with the staff determination that no additional environmental review is required pursuant
to CEQA in connection with the City's consideration of the Design Review DRC2014-00207.
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:
Ravenel Wimberly, Chairman
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Candy tr
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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:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-04
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, MUNOZ, OAXACA
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: WIMBERLY
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
Conditions of Approval
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CUCAMo Ge Community Development Department
Project#: DRC2014-00207
Project Name:
Location: - 022712133-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
A. Planning Department
1. Approval is for the development of 6 single-family residences in conjunction with a previously
approved 6-lot subdivision of approximately 2.99 acres within the Low (L) Residential District of the
Etiwanda Specific Plan, located on the west side of East Avenue, approximately 500 feet south of
the Victoria Avenue-APN: 022712133.
2. The development of all lots shall be in accordance with the standards and requirements applicable
to the Low (L) Residential District as described in Figure 5-2 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
3. Front yard and corner side yard landscaping and irrigation shall be required per the Development
Code and Etiwanda Specific Plan. This requirement shall be in addition to the required street trees
and slope planting.
4. 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. For development occurring in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the landscape
plans will also be reviewed by Fire Construction Services.
5. Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of water
efficient landscaping per Development Code Chapter 17.82.
6. 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.
7. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 15-", Conditions of
Approval, and all environmental mitigations associated with SUBTT16578 shall be included on the
plans (full size). The sheets 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.
8. Any approval shall expire if Building Permits are not issued or the approved use has not
commenced within 5 years from the date of approval or a time extension has been granted.
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Location: - 022712133-0000
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ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.-
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ROJECT:A. Planning Department
9. Model homes shall require the review of a separate Temporary Use Permit (Model Home) and fee
prior to the submittal of documents for plan check and construction. Note: Parking in the street will
not be permitted for this purpose. A temporary off-street parking area that complies with all
applicable parking requirements will be required and must be shown on the plans for this permit.
10. All Conditions of Approval for Tentative Tract Map SUBTT16578 (including all Mitigation
Measures identified in the associated Mitigated Negative Declaration) shall apply.
11. 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.
12. Construct block walls between homes (i.e., along interior side and rear property lines), rather than
wood fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency.
13. 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, and
the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
14. 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.
15. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, building, etc.).
16. 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 Planning Director.
17. 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 owners at
least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/fences along the project perimeter. Return
walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry. All walls shall be provided with decorative
treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the design shall be coordinated with the
Engineering Services Department.
18. Wood fencing shall be treated with stain, paint, or water sealant.
19. The development of all lots shall be in accordance with the standards and requirements
applicable to the Low (L) Residential District as described in Figure 5-2 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
20. The applicant shall contact the U.S. Postal Service to determine the appropriate type and location
of mailboxes.
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Project#: DRC2014-00207
Project Name:
Location: - 022712133-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
B. Engineering Services Department
1. All pertinent conditions of approval of Planning Commission Resolution No. 06-65 approving
Tentative Tract Map 16578 shall apply.
C. Fire Prevention / New Construction Unit
1. All structures will be required to be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers. Fire hydrants shall be
installed per RCFPD Standard 5-10.
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.
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
g. Planning Department Project Number (i.e., SUBTT, SUBTPM, MDR, CUP, DRC, etc.) clearly
identified on the outside of all plans.
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. Annexation of the parcel: Annexation of the parcel into the Community Facilities District #85-1 or
#88-1 is required prior to the issuance of grading or Building Permits.
6. The house, garage and any other structures as required must be equipped with automatic fire
sprinklers.
7. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances
considering use, area, and fire-resistive requirements.
8. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations.
9. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions.
10. Construction activity shall occur in accordance with the standards as stated in Chapter 17.66.050
D-4 of the Development Code.
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Project#: DRC2014-00207
Project Name:
Location: - 022712133-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
D. Building and Safety Services Department
11. Prior to the 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. The applicant shall provide a copy of the School Fees
receipt to the Building and Safety Services Department prior to permit issuance.
12. The Building and Safety Official shall provide street addresses after tract/parcel map recordation
and prior to issuance of Building Permits.
13. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be
marked with the project file number (i.e., SUBTT, SUBTPM, MDR, CUP, DRC, etc.). 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.
E. Grading Section
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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..
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
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Project#: DRC2014-00207
Project Name:
Location: - 022712133-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
E. Grading Section
9. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site drainage easements
prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
10. 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.
11. All slopes shall be a minimum 2-foot offset from the public right of way or adjacent private
property.
12. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the, latest adopted
California Plumbing Code.
13. The Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) has been deemed "Acceptable". Prior
to the issuance of a grading permit a final project-specific Water Quality Management Plan shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Building Official.
14. Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit the City of Rancho Cucamonga's "Memorandum of
Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan" shall be submitted for review and approval by
the Building Official and recorded with the County Recorder's Office.
15. Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit the applicant shall obtain a Waste Discharge Identification
Number (WDID).
16. A Grading Bond will be required to be submitted to the Building and Safety Services Department
Official for review and approval prior to issuance of a Grading Permit.
17. 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
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. The precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the format provided in the City of Rancho
Cucamonga handout"Information for Grading Plans and Permit".
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Project#: DRC2014-00207
Project Name:
Location: - 022712133-0000
Project Type: Design Review
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
E. Grading Section
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall include a copy of the project Conditions of
Approval.
25. Reciprocal access easements for storm water treatment devices within the public right-of-way
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.
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