HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-63 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 15-63
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING VARIANCE DRC2014-
00219,A REQUEST TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED PROPERTY
LINE WALL HEIGHT FROM 6 FEET TO UP TO 11 FEET RELATED TO
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18936 FOR A SITE LOCATED WITHIN THE
VERY LOW (VL) RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (.1-2 DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRE) OF THE ETIWANDA SPECIFIC PLAN AREA ON THE SOUTH SIDE
OF CARNESI DRIVE AND EAST OF ETIWANDA AVENUE; AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF—APN: 0227-061-03 AND 82.
A. Recitals.
1. Storm Western Development, Inc. filed an application for the approval of Variance
DRC2014-00219 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject
Variance request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 12th day of August 2015, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing
on that date.
3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is herebyfound,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 August 12, 2015, including written and oral staff reports, together
with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to a property located on the south side of Carnesi Drive and
east of Etiwanda Avenue in the Very Low(VL) Zoning District of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
b. To the north are single-family residences within the Very Low(VL)zoning district of the
Etiwanda Specific Plan; to the south is an existing church within the Very Low(VL)zoning district of the
Etiwanda Specific Plan; to the west is an existing church and single-family residences within the Very
Low (VL) zoning district of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and to the east are single-family residences
within the Low (L) zoning district of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; and
C. The General Plan land use designation and the Etiwanda Specific Plan zoning
designation for the project site is Very Low (VL) residential; and
d. Storm Western Development, Inc. submitted an application for the subdivision of 8.32
acres of land into 17 lots. Sixteen lots for residential purposes, with Lot#17 as the new boundaries for
Cross and Crown Lutheran church, which is located on a portion of the project site; and
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e. Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, which is located at the southeast corner of
Etiwanda Avenue and Carnesi Drive, is selling a portion of their property to the applicant, which was
originally master-planned for expansion of the church's educational program; and
f. The project site is vacant with the exception of Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, a
perimeter wall along the south side of Carnesi Drive and 50 onsite trees. Staff has determined that the
existing wall along the south side of Carnesi Drive was voluntarily constructed by Toll Brothers during
the development of the residential subdivision on the north side of Carnesi Drive(SUBTT16279). The
wall straddles the property line between the project site (Tentative Tract Map 18936) and the public
right-of-way. There is no documentation available showing that there is an easement or other legal
agreement that would restrict removal of the wall; and
g. The application is for a Variance for property line walls that range in height from 6 to
up to 11 feet along the rear property lines of all 16 residential lots. The project is related to a proposed
17 lot Tentative Tract Map(SUBTT18936),a General Plan Amendment(DRC2013-0961),an Etiwanda
Specific Plan Amendment(DRC2013-00962)and a Tree Removal Permit(DRC2014-00113)to remove
up to 50 onsite trees. House product for the lots is not a part of the project scope and will be submitted
at a later date; and
h. The site is currently zoned Very Low (VL) residential and is within the Etiwanda
Specific Plan area. The narrowness of the site precludes developing a double-loaded street with lots
that meet the 200 foot lot depth requirement. The applicant has requested to change the zoning
designation to Low (L) residential, which requires 100 foot lot depths. The existing single-family
residences to the east were developed prior to City's incorporation and are within the Low(L)zoning
district of the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The existing lots to the east average approximately 7,500 square
feet in size, below the 15,000 square foot average lot size required by the Etiwanda Specific Plan. The
existing single-family residences to the north are with the Very Low(VL)zoning district of the Etiwanda
Specific Plan and average approximately 25,000 square feet in size, in conformance with the Etiwanda
Specific Plan. The existing lots to the west were developed prior to City's incorporation and are within
the Very Low (VL) zoning district of the Etiwanda Specific Plan and average approximately 16,000
square feet in size, below the 25,000 square foot average lot size required by the Etiwanda Specific
plan; and
i. The proposed lots comply with the 80 foot lot width and 100 foot lot depth
requirements of the Etiwanda Specific Plan for the Low(L)zoning district. The lots range in size from
11,597 to 19,938 square feet with an average lot size of 15,010 square feet, which exceeds the
required 15,000 square foot average lot size. These lots sizes will permit for the creation of a double-
loaded new street that provides a density transition from the existing smaller lot(7,500 square foot lots)
development to the east and the existing larger lot(25,000 square foot lots)development to the north.
The proposed lots will also be compatible with the existing lots to the west, along Etiwanda Avenue,
which average approximately 16,000 square feet in size; and
j. The applicant is requesting to change the General Plan land use designation and the
Etiwanda Specific Plan zoning designation from Very Low(VL)residential(.1-2 dwelling units peracre)
to Low(L) residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre). The lot sizes will allow for the creation of a double-
loaded new street that provides a density transition from the existing smaller lot (7,500 square foot lots)
development to the east and the existing larger lot(25,000 square foot lots)development to the north.
The proposed lots will also be compatible with the existing lots to the west, along Etiwanda Avenue,
which range in size from 15,000 and 16,000 square feet; and
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k. The project is designed to conform to all related development criteria for the Low(L)
zoning district of the Etiwanda Specific Plan, except for the necessity of up to 11 foot tall walls. The
additional wall height is necessary to raise the rear yard areas of all 16 residential lots in order for each
lot to drain to public street.
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 finds and concludes as follows:
a. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would
result in a difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this Code.The
increase in property line wall height is necessary for the proposed lots to drain to the public street and
is consistent with the residential nature of the zoning district in which the site is located. The proposed
wall consists of an up to a 5-foot high retaining wall topped by a 6-foot tall free standing wall. The
additional wall height will permit the rear yards of each lot to be raised in order for the lots to drain to the
public street. Without the additional wall height, the lots would not be able to drain to the public street,
which would place an unnecessary physical hardship on the applicant that is inconsistent with the
objectives of the Development Code. The additional wall height will also permit the applicant to screen
the rear yards of each lot with a 6-foot wall for privacy purposes, as required by the Development Code.
b. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the
property involved or to the intended use of the property that do not apply generally to other properties in
the same zone. The site configuration, grades and existing street alignments dictate the layout of the
proposed lots and how the site will be drained. The site layout and the existing development
surrounding the project site necessitates that each lot be drained to the public street, which
necessitates the construction of retaining walls to raise the existing grades in the rear yards of each lot.
C. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would
deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same zone.Without
an increase in the permitted wall heights from 6 feet to up to 11 feet, the lots would be unable to drain
to the public street, as is common for lots in the surrounding area and the same zoning district.
d. The granting of the Variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent
with the limitations on other properties classified in the same zone. It is common practice to grant a
Variance for an increase in property line wall height where there is a physical limitation restricting
compliance with that criteria. The natural flow of storm water runoff on the project site is from north to
south. In order for the lot to drain to the public street, it is necessary to raise the rear yard area of each
lot, which necessitates the construction of an up to 5-foot high retaining wall.
e. The granting of the Variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The increased wall heights
will not negatively impact the surrounding property owners as the additional wall height will permit each
of the new lot to drain away from the adjacent lots and to provide a 6 foot high privacy wall between
adjacent lots.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration,togetherwith all written and oral reports included forthe environmental assessmentfor the
application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will
have a significant effect upon the environment and recommends that the City Council adopt a Mitigated
Negative Declaration based upon the findings as follows:
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a. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's local
CEQA Guidelines, the City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the
project. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the
imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a
significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration
was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the
intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
b. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all
comments received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and, based on the whole record
before it, finds: (i)that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA;and
(ii) that, based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the
project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission further finds that
the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Planning
Commission. Based on these findings, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City
Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration prior to approving the requested General Plan
Amendment.
C. The Planning Commission has also reviewed and considered the Mitigation Monitoring
Program for the project that has been prepared pursuant to the requirements of Public Resources
Code Section 21081.6 and finds that such Program is designed to ensure compliance with the
mitigation measures during project implementation. The Planning Commission therefore recommends
that the City Council adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project.
d. The custodian of records for the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration and all
other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission's
recommendation is based is the Planning Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Those
documents are available for public review in the Planning Department of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730, telephone
(909) 477-2750.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this
Commission hereby approves the Variance application subject to each and every condition set forth
below and in the attached conditions incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Department
1) Approval is for Variance DRC2014-00219 to construct walls up to 11 feet
in height along the rear property lines of all 16 residential lots for a site
located on the south side of Carnesi Drive and east of Etiwanda Avenue;
APN: 0227-061-03 and 82.
2) Approval for Variance DRC2014-00219 is contingent upon Planning
Commission approval of Tentative Tract Map SUBTT 18936 and Tree
Removal Permit DRC2014-00113 and City Council approval of General
Plan Amendment DRC2013-00961 and Etiwanda Specific Plan
Amendment 2013-00962.
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3) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections of
the Development Code, State Fire Marshal's regulations, Uniform Building
Code, or any other City Ordinances.
4) 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 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.
Air Quality
Short Term (Construction) Emissions
1) Apply nontoxic chemical soil stabilizers according to manufacturers'
specifications to all inactive construction areas(i.e., previously graded areas
inactive for 10 days or more).
2) Water active sites at least twice daily(locations where grading is to occur will
be thoroughly watered prior to earthmoving).
3) Cover all trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil or other loose materials or maintain at
least 0.6 meter of freeboard (vertical space between the top of the load and
top of the trailer) in accordance with the requirement of California Vehicle
Code (CVC) Section 23114.
4) Reduce Traffic Speeds on all unpaved roads to 15 mph or less.
5) Divert at least 50 percent of the construction material (including, but not
limited to, soil, mulch, vegetation, concrete, lumber, metal and cardboard).
6) Use "Green Building Materials," such as those materials that are rapidly
renewable or resource efficient, and recycled and manufactured in an
environmentally friendly way, for at least 10 percent of the project, as defined
on the CalRecycle website.
7) All construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition so
as to reduce operational emissions. The contractor shall ensure that all
construction equipment is being properly serviced and maintained as per
manufacturers'specifications. Maintenance records shall be available at the
construction site for City verification.
8) Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the developer shall submit
Construction Plans to the City denoting the proposed schedule and projected
equipment use. Construction contractors shall provide evidence that
low-emission mobile construction equipment will be utilized, or that their use
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was investigated and found to be infeasible for the project. Contractors shall
also conform to any construction measures imposed by the South Coast Air
Quality Management District(SCAQMD) as well as City Planning staff.
9) The construction contractor shall utilize electric or clean alternative fuel
powered equipment where feasible.
10) The construction contractor shall ensure that construction-grading plans
include a statement that work crews will shut off equipment when not in use.
11) All paints and coatings shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in
SCAQMD Rule 1113. Paints and coatings shall be applied either by hand or
high-volume, low-pressure spray.
12) All asphalt shall meet or exceed performance standards noted in SCAQMD
Rule 1108.
13) All construction equipment shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403.
Additionally, contractors shall include the following provisions:
• Reestablish ground cover on the construction site through seeding and
watering.
• Pave or apply gravel to any on-site haul roads.
• Phase grading to prevent the susceptibility of large areas to erosion over
extended periods of time.
• Schedule activities to minimize the amounts of exposed excavated soil
during and after the end of work periods.
• Dispose of surplus excavated material in accordance with local
ordinances and use sound engineering practices.
• Sweep streets according to a schedule established by the City if silt is
carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares or occurs as a result of
hauling. Timing may vary depending upon the time of year of
construction.
• Suspend grading operations during high winds (i.e., wind speeds
exceeding 25 mph) in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403
requirements.
• Maintain a minimum 24-inch freeboard ratio on soils haul trucks orcover
payloads using tarps or other suitable means.
14) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent(approved by
SCAQMD and Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB]) daily to
reduce Particulate Matter (PM,o) emissions, in accordance with SCAQMD
Rule 403.
15) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be
applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or
more to reduce PM,o emissions.
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Long Term Emissions
1) Landscape with native and/or drought-resistant species to reduce water
consumption and to provide passive solar benefits.
2) All residential structures shall be required to incorporate high-efficiency/low-
polluting heating, air conditioning, appliances, and water heaters.
3) All residential and commercial structures shall be required to incorporate
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thermal pane windows and weather-stripping.
4) All new development in the City of Rancho Cucamonga shall comply with
South Coast Air Quality Management District's Rule 445, Wood Burning
Devices. Rule 445 was adopted in March 2008 to reduce emissions of PM2.5
and precludes the installation of indoor or outdoor wood burning devices (i.e.
fireplaces/hearths) in new development on or after March 9, 2009.
Biological Resources
1) Prior to approval of a Grading Permit, a breeding bird survey that is in
conformance with the Migratory Bird Act shall be required to determine
whether nesting is occurring. Occupied nests shall not be disturbed unless a
qualified biologist verifies through non-invasive methods that either (a) the
adult birds have not begun egg-laying or incubation; or(b)the juveniles from
the occupied nests are foraging independently and are capable of
independent survival. If the biologist is unable to verify one of the above
conditions,then no disturbance shall occur within 300 feet of non-raptor nests,
and within 5,000 feet of raptor nests, during the breeding season to avoid
abandonment of the young.
2) Plant 5-gallon size eucalyptus trees in the rear yard off all 16 residential lots in
a windrow along the rear property line at 8 feet on center.Adequate provisions
for deep irrigation of the trees shall be shown on the Landscape Plans
submitted with the Design Review application for the future residences on the
lots.
3) The 9 healthy California fan palms outlined in the Arborist Report(Jim Borer-
December 5, 2014; Technical Appendices A) shall be protected in place and
be integrated into the final landscape plan when house product is submitted.
4) Perform a Burrowing Owl Survey that is in conformance with the Department
of Fish and Wildlife Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation and submit the
written report outlining the findings to the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife (CDFW) and the Planning Department within 30 days of
groundbreaking activity. The survey shall include a habitat assessment,
survey and impact analysis. The Burrowing Owl Survey shall follow the
following protocol:
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• Burrowing Owl Survey methodology shall be based on Appendix D
(Breeding and Non-breeding Season Surveys and Reports) of the
CDFW Staff Report. Results of the pre-construction survey shall be
provided to CDFW and the City. If the pre-construction survey does
not identify burrowing owls on the project site, then no further
mitigation is required. If burrowing owls are found to be utilizing the
project site during the pre-construction survey, measures shall be
developed by the qualified biologist in coordination with CDFW to
avoid Impacting occupied burrows during the nesting period. These
measures shall be based on the most current CDFW protocols and
will at minimum include establishment of buffer setbacks from
occupied burrows and owl monitoring. If ground-disturbing activities
are delayed or suspended for more than 30 days after the pre-
construction survey, the site shall be resurveyed for owls.
• During the non-breeding season from September 1 through January
31, if burrows are occupied by migratory or non-migratory resident
burrowing owls during a pre-construction survey, burrow exclusion
and/or closure may be used to exclude owls from those burrows.
Burrow exclusion and/or closure should only be conducted by a
qualified wildlife biologist in coordination with CDFW using the most
current CDFW guidelines.
• During the avian nesting season from February 1 through August 31,
if nests are discovered, they should be avoided through
establishment of an appropriate buffer setback, as determined by a
qualified wildlife biologist. The temporary "no construction" area
would have to be maintained until the nest has completed its cycle,
as determined by a qualified wildlife biologist. Once the nest cycle is
complete and all nestlings have fledged and have left the nest,
construction in the area may resume.
5) Perform a bat survey prior to removal or relocation of the on-site palm trees.
Retain a qualified bat biologist to perform appropriate, species-specific
surveys to determine if bats are occupying the trees slated for removal. If bats
are found to be roosting in the trees-, tree removal will be limited to between
October 15 and February 28 to avoid the bat maternity season. If removal is
proposed outside of this date range the applicant will work closely with the
qualified bat biologist to implement additional avoidance and minimization
measures (for example, removal of the tree skirt between October 15 and
February 28, followed by removal of the tree at a later date).
Cultural Resources
1) If any prehistoric archaeological resources are encountered before or during
grading, the developer will retain a qualified archaeologist to monitor
construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or preserve
them for study. With the assistance of the archaeologist, the City of Rancho
Cucamonga will:
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• Enact interim measures to protect undesignated sites from demolition
or significant modification without an opportunity for the City to
establish its archaeological value.
• Consider establishing provisions to require incorporation of
archaeological sites within new developments, using their special
qualities as a theme or focal point.
• Pursue educating the public about the archaeological heritage of the
area.
• Prepare a mitigation plan consistent with Section 21083.2
Archaeological resources of CEQA to eliminate adverse project
effects on significant, important, and unique prehistoric resources,
including but not limited to, avoiding archaeological sites, capping or
covering sites with soil, planning the site as a park or green space or
paying an in-kind mitigation fee.
• Prepare a technical resources management report, documenting the
inventory, evaluation, and proposed mitigation of resources within the
project area. Submit one copy of the completed report with original
illustrations,to the San Bernardino County Archaeological Information
Center for permanent archiving.
2) If any paleontological resource (i.e. plant or animal fossils) are encountered
before or during grading,the developer will retain a qualified paleontologist to
monitor construction activities, to take appropriate measures to protect or
preserve them for study. The paleontologist shall submit a report of findings
that will also provide specific recommendations regarding further mitigation
measures (i.e., paleontological monitoring) that may be appropriate. Where
mitigation monitoring is appropriate, the program must include, but not be
limited to, the following measures:
• Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow the
rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site full-
time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities.
• Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded, divert
earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed
salvage. If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading
contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor
of the find.
• Prepare, identify, and curate all recovered fossils for documentation in
the summary report and transfer to an appropriate depository (i.e., San
Bernardino County Museum).
• Submit summary report to City of Rancho Cucamonga. Transfer
collected specimens with a copy of the report to San Bernardino County
Museum.
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Geology and Soils
1) The site shall be treated with water or other soil-stabilizing agent(approved by
SCAQMD and RWQCB) daily to reduce PM10 emissions, in accordance with
SCAQMD Rule 403 or re-planted with drought resistant landscaping as soon
as possible.
2) Frontage public streets shall be swept according to a schedule established by
the City to reduce PM10 emissions associated with vehicle tracking of soil
off-site. Timing may vary depending upon time of year of construction.
3) Grading operations shall be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 mph to
minimize PM,o emissions from the site during such episodes.
4) Chemical soil-stabilizers (approved by SCAQMD and RWQCB) shall be
applied to all inactive construction areas that remain inactive for 96 hours or
more to reduce PM10 emissions.
Greenhouse Gasses
Short Term (Construction) GHG Emissions
1) The project must comply with all rules that assist in reducing short-term air
pollutant emission in compliance with SCAWMD Rule 403 regarding fugitive
dust including treating the site with water or other soil-stabilizing agent twice
daily or replanting disturbed areas as quickly as possible.
2) The construction contractor shall select construction equipment based on low-
emission factors and high energy efficiency and submit a statement on the
grading plan that ensures all construction equipment will be tuned and
maintained in accordance with the manufactures specification.
3) Trucks shall not idle continuously for more than 5 minutes.
4) Alternative fuel powered equipment shall be utilized in lieu of gasoline- or
diesel-powered engines where feasible.
5) Construction should be timed so as not to interfere with peak-hour traffic.
6) Ridesharing and transit incentives shall be supported and encouraged for
construction crew.
Long Term (Operational) GHG Emissions
1) Use "Green Building Materials," such as those materials that are resource-
efficient and are recycled and manufactured in an environmentally friendly
way, for at least 10 percent of the project.
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2) Use "Green Building Materials," such as those materials that are resource-
efficient and are recycled and manufactured in an environmentally friendly
way, for at least 10 percent of the project.
3) Design all buildings to exceed California Building Code Title 24 energy
standard including but not limited to any combination of:
• Increased insulation
• Limit air leakage through the structure
• Incorporate Energy Star or better rated windows, space heating and
cooling equipment, light fixtures, and appliances
• Landscape and developed site utilizing shade, prevailing winds and
landscaping
• Install efficient lighting and lighting control systems
• Install light colored "cool" roofs and cool pavements
• Install solar or light emitting diodes (LED's) for outdoor lighting.
4) Prepare a comprehensive water conservation strategy appropriate for the
project and include the following:
• Install water efficient landscapes and irrigation systems and devices in
compliance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance.
• Use reclaimed water for landscaping within the project if available and/or
install the infrastructure to deliver and use reclaimed water.
• Design building to be water efficient by installing water efficient fixtures
and appliances including low flow faucets, dual flush toilets and waterless
urinals/water heaters.
• Design irrigation to control runoff and to remove water to non-vegetated
surfaces.
5) Reuse and recycle construction and demolition waste. Provide interior and
exterior storage areas for recyclables and green waste in public areas.
Hydrology and Water Quality
Construction Activity
1) Prior to issuance of Grading Permits, the permit applicant shall submit to the
Building Official for approval, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) specifically identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) that
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shall be used on-site to reduce pollutants during construction activities
entering the storm drain system to the maximum extent practical.
2) An Erosion Control Plan shall be prepared, included in the Grading Plan, and
implemented for the proposed project that identifies specific measures to
control on-site and off-site erosion from the time ground disturbing activities
are initiated through completion of grading. This Erosion Control Plan shall
include the following measures at a minimum: a)Specify the timing of grading
and construction to minimize soil exposure to rainy periods experienced in
Southern California, and b)An inspection and maintenance program shall be
included to ensure that any erosion which does occur either on-site or off-site
as a result of this project will be corrected through a remediation or restoration
program within a specified time frame.
3) During construction,temporary berms such as sandbags or gravel dikes must
be used to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site when there is
rainfall or other runoff.
4) During construction, to remove pollutants, street cleaning will be performed
prior to storm events and after the use of water trucks to control dust in order
to prevent discharge of debris or sediment from the site.
5) Prior to issuance of grading or paving permits, the applicant shall obtain a
Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with obtaining coverage under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)General Construction Storm
Water Permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. Evidence that
this has been obtained (i.e., a copy of the Waste Discharger's Identification
Number)shall be submitted to the City Building Official for coverage under the
NPDES General Construction Permit.
Grading Activities
1) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the City
Building Official for approval of a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP),
including a project description and identifying Best Management Practices
(BMPs) that will be used on-site to reduce pollutants into the storm drain
system to the maximum extent practicable. The WQMP shall identify the
structural and non-structural measures consistentwith the Guidelines for New
Development and Redevelopment adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga
in June 2004.
2) Landscaping plans shall include provisions for controlling and minimizing the
use of fertilizers/pesticides/herbicides. Landscaped areas shall be monitored
and maintained for at least two years to ensure adequate coverage and stable
growth. Plans for these areas, including monitoring provisions for a minimum
of two years, shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to the
issuance of grading permits.
3) The developer shall implement the BMPs identified in the Water Quality
Management Plan prepared by Alliance Land Planning and Engineering, Inc.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-63
VARIANCE DRC2014-00219
STORM WESTERN DEVELOPMENT, INC.
AUGUST 12, 2015
Page 13
(December 18, 2014) to reduce construction pollutants from entering the
storm drain system to the maximum extent practical.
Noise
1) When houses are submitted for plan check, submit a report by a licensed
acoustical engineer verifying that the interior noise levels comply with the
City's residential noise limits
2) Construction or grading shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m.
and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a
national holiday.
3) Construction or grading noise levels shall not exceed the standards specified
in Development Code Section 17.66.050, as measured at the property line.
The developer shall hire a consultant to perform weekly noise level monitoring
as specified in Development Code Section 17.66.050. Monitoring at other
times may be required by the Building Official. Said consultant shall report
their findings to the Building Official within 24 hours; however, if noise levels
exceed the above standards, then the consultant shall immediately notify the
Building Official. If noise levels exceed the above standards, then
construction activities shall be reduced in intensity to a level of compliance
with above noise standards or halted.
4) The perimeter block wall shall be constructed as early as possible in the first
phase.
5) Haul truck deliveries shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and
6:30 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or at any time on Sunday or a
national holiday. Additionally, if heavy trucks used for hauling would exceed
100 daily trips (counting both to and from the construction site), then the
developer shall prepare a noise mitigation plan denoting any construction
traffic haul routes. To the extent feasible, the plan shall denote haul routes
that do not pass sensitive land uses or residential dwellings.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF AUGUST 2015.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Ravenel Wimberly, Chairman
ATTEST:
Candyc urnett, Secretary
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-63
VARIANCE DRC2014-00219
STORM WESTERN DEVELOPMENT, INC.
AUGUST 12, 2015
Page 14
I, Candyce Burnett, 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 August 2015, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, MACIAS, MUNOZ, OAXACA, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
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Project#: SUBTT18936 DRC2013-00961, DRC2013-00962, DRC2014-00113, DRC2014-00219
Project Name: Storm Western Inc. Subdivision
Location: 6723 ETIWANDA AVE -022706103-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, Tree
Removal Permit, Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
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. Approval of Tentative Tract No. SUBTT18936 is granted subject to City Council approval of General
Plan Amendment DRC2013-00961 and Etiwanda Specific Plan Amendment DRC2013-00962.
3. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval or Approval Letter, Conditions of
Approval, and all environmental mitigations 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.
4. The applicant shall be required to pay California Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of
Exemption and Mitigated Negative Declaration fee in the amount of $2,260.00. All checks are to be
made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission
Secretary prior to public hearing.
5. This tentative tract map or tentative parcel map shall expire, unless extended by the Planning
Commission, unless a complete final map is filed with the Engineering Services Department within 3
years from the date of the approval.
6. The applicant shall submit certification from an acoustical engineer that all recommendations of the
acoustical report were implemented in construction, including measurements of interior and exterior
noise levels to document compliance with City standards. Certification shall be submitted to the
Building and Safety Services Department and the Planning Department prior to final occupancy
release of the affected homes.
7. Construct block walls between homes (i.e., along interior side and rear property lines), rather than
wood fencing for permanence, durability, and design consistency.
8. 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.
9. 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.
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Project Type: Tentative Tract Map General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, Tree
Removal Permit, Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
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
owners at least 30 days prior to the removal of any existing walls/fences along the project perimeter.
11. For residential development, return walls and corner side walls shall be decorative masonry.
12. Where rock cobble is used, it shall be real river rock. Other stone veneers may be manufactured
products.
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Revise City Dwg. 1897 and 1897-L to reflect improvements on Carnesi Drive that will be
affected by the construction of Street'A' and installation of sidewalk and access ramps.
2. Corner property line cutoffs shall be dedicated per City Standards, including at the southeast corner
of Carnesi Drive and Etiwanda Avenue.
3. Carnesi Drive frontage improvements to be in accordance with the City "Local Street" and the
Etiwanda Specific Plan standards as required and including:
a. Remove existing curb and gutter and replace with cross gutter at new Street"A" intersection.
b. Protect or relocate 5800 Lumen HPSV street light, as required.
c. Construct 4-foot wide property line sidewalk from east of Street"A" to Etiwanda Avenue.
c. Provide traffic striping and signage, as required.
4. Pinon Street improvements to be in accordance with the City "Local Street" and the Etiwanda
Specific Plan standards as required and including:
a. The cu-de-sac shall be per City Standard 111.
b. Provide emergency vehicle access and a gate at the end of the proposed cul-de-sac, to the
satisfaction of Fire District Division. The design of the pedestrian access will be determined at time
of plan check.
c. Provide curb, gutter, a.c. pavement, sidewalk, curbside drain outlets, street trees and drive
approaches as required,
d. Provide LED street lights that comply with SCE's lighting standards, as required.
e. Provide traffic striping and signage, as required.
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Project Name: Storm Western Inc. Subdivision
Location: 6723 ETIWANDA AVE -022706103-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, Tree
Removal Permit, Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
5. This project is connected to or will disrupt an existing City-maintained landscape and irrigation area.
Prior to new construction, a joint inspection and documentation of the existing area's condition shall
occur with both the new contractor and the City inspector. The existing irrigation system shall be
relocated as needed and any damaged landscaping replaced to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer. At this point, the new construction contractor shall be responsible for maintenance of
both the new and existing areas. The developer shall assume maintenance responsibility for the
altered landscape area for a minimum of 90 days after reconstruction. A follow-up inspection of
both areas is required prior to the City's acceptance of the new area.
6. Street "A" improvements to be in accordance with the City "Local Street" and the Etiwanda Specific
Plan standards as required and including:
a. Provide curb, gutter, a.c. pavement, sidewalk, access ramps, curbside drain outlets, street trees
and drive approaches, as required.
b. Provide LED street lights that comply with SCE's lighting standards, as required.
c. Provide traffic striping and signage, as required.
7. Shift the EVA drive approach south a sufficient distance to provide open channel drainage to Pinon
Street on both sides, splitting street flows between the north and south gutters. Provide
cobblestones per City Standard Drawing 542, Case 1, in lieu of sidewalk and street trees around
and between the EVA drive approach and drainage channels.
a. Gating and pedestrian access to EVA to be determined during plan check.
b. Provide Q100 drainage calculations and exhibits to support the open channel designs. Label
TC/FL elevations and flow line grades both upstream and downstream. Include a street section for
the worst case scenario to demonstrate that Q100 will stay in the right-of-way.
Standard Conditions of Approval
8. A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all
new streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to Building
Permit issuance if no map is involved.
9. A signed consent and waiver form to join and/or form the appropriate Landscape and Lighting
Districts shall be fled with the Engineering Services Department prior to final map approval or
issuance of Building Permits whichever occurs first. Formation costs shall be borne by the
developer.
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Project Name: Storm Western Inc. Subdivision
Location: 6723 ETIWANDA AVE -022706103-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, Tree
Removal Permit, Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
10. 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% of all wastes generated during construction and demolition are diverted from landfills, and
appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Permits issued on or after June 2, 2014, must
complete the reimbursement process through the City's Accelerate online portal within 60 days
following the completion of the construction and/or demolition project or the deposit will be forfeited.
Permits issued before June 2, 2014, require the following when applying for a deposit
reimbursement: a completed CD-2 form, a copy of the cashier's receipt showing the deposit
amount, and all weight tickets. Instructions and forms are available at the City's web site,
www.CityofRC.us, under City Hall; Engineering; Environmental Programs.
11. 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.
12. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Carnesi Drive
Curb & Gutter
A.C. Pvmt
Sidewalk
Notes: (a) Median island includes landscaping and irrigation on meter. (b) Pavement reconstruction
and overlays will be determined during plan check. (c) If so marked, sidewalk shall be curvilinear
per Standard 114. (d) If so marked, an in-lieu of construction fee shall be provided for this item.
13. All existing easements lying within future rights-of-way shall be quit-claimed or delineated on the
final map.
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Project Name: Storm Western Inc. Subdivision
Location: 6723 ETIWANDA AVE -022706103-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, Tree
Removal Permit, Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
14. Improvement Plans and Construction:
a. Street improvement plans, including street trees, street lights, and intersection safety lights on
future signal poles, and traffic signal plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall
be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. Security shall be posted and an agreement
executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City Attorney guaranteeing completion of
the public and/or private street improvements, prior to final map approval or the issuance of Building
Permits, whichever occurs first.
b. Prior to any work being performed in public right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction
permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in addition to any other permits
required.
c. Pavement striping, marking, traffic signing, street name signing, traffic signal conduit, and
interconnect conduit shall be installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
d. Signal conduit with pull boxes shall be installed with any new construction or reconstruction
project along major or secondary streets and at intersections for future traffic signals and
interconnect wiring. Pull boxes shall be placed on both sides of the street at 3 feet outside of BCR,
ECR, or any other locations approved by the City Engineer.
Notes:
1) Pull boxes shall be No. 6 at intersections and No. 5 along streets, a maximum of 200 feet apart,
unless otherwise specified by the City Engineer.
2) Conduit shall be 3-inch galvanized steel with pull rope or as specified.
e. Access ramps for the disabled shall be installed on all corners of intersections per City Standards
or as directed by the City Engineer.
f. Existing City roads requiring construction shall remain open to traffic at all times with adequate
detours during construction. Street or lane closure permits are required. A cash deposit shall be
provided to cover the cost of grading and paving, which shall be refunded upon completion of the
construction to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
g. Concentrated drainage flows shall not cross sidewalks. Under sidewalk drains shall be installed
to City Standards, except for single-family residential lots.
h. Street names shall be approved by the Planning Manager prior to submittal for first plan check.
15. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Street"A"
Curb & Gutter
A.C. Pavement
Sidewalk
Drive Approach
Street Lights
Street Trees
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Project Name: Storm Western Inc. Subdivision
Location: 6723 ETIWANDA AVE -022706103-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, Tree
Removal Permit, Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Ennineerina Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
16. Construct the following perimeter street improvements including, but not limited to:
Pinon Street
Curb & Gutter
A.C. Pavement
Sidewalk
Drive Approach
Street Lights
Street Trees
17. Street trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size or larger, shall be installed per City Standards in
accordance with the City's street tree program.
18. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed
legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street improvement
plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction legend stating:
"Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on Sheet _ (typically Sheet 1)." Where
public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public
landscape improvement plans.
Pinon Street-Select appropriate tree from the approved Street Tree List for Rancho Cucamonga.
19. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of existing utilities as necessary.
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Project Name: Storm Western Inc. Subdivision
Location: 6723 ETIWANDA AVE - 022706103-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, Tree
Removal Permit, Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
20. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed
legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street improvement
plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction legend stating:
"Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on Sheet _ (typically Sheet 1)." Where
public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public
landscape improvement plans.
Carnesi Drive
Botanical Name - Pistacia chinensis
Common Name- Chinese Pistache
Min. Grow Space 5'
Spacing 50' 0.C.
Size- 15 Gallon
Construction Notes for Street Trees:
1)All street trees are to be planted in accordance with City standard plans.
2) Prior to the commencement of any planting, an agronomic soils report shall be furnished to the
City inspector. Any unusual toxicities or nutrient deficiencies may require backfill soil amendments,
as determined by the City inspector.
3) All street trees are subject to inspection and acceptance by the Engineering Services
Department.
Street trees are to be planted per public improvement plans only.
21. A final drainage study shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer prior to final map
approval or the issuance of Building Permits, whichever occurs first. All drainage facilities shall be
installed as required by the City Engineer.
22. Install street trees per City street tree design guidelines and standards as follows. The completed
legend (box below) and construction notes shall appear on the title page of the street improvement
plans. Street improvement plans shall include a line item within the construction legend stating:
"Street trees shall be installed per the notes and legend on Sheet _ (typically Sheet 1)." Where
public landscape plans are required, tree installation in those areas shall be per the public
landscape improvement plans.
Street "A"
Select appropriate tree from the approved Street Tree List for Rancho Cucamonga.
23. Provide separate utility services to each parcel including sanitary sewerage system, water, gas,
electric power, telephone, and cable TV (all underground) in accordance with the Utility Standards.
Easements shall be provided as required.
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Project Name: Storm Western Inc. Subdivision
Location: 6723 ETIWANDA AVE - 022706103-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, Tree
Removal Permit, Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
24. Water and sewer plans shall be designed and constructed to meet the requirements of the
Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD), Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, and the
Environmental Health Department of the County of San Bernardino. A letter of compliance from the
CVWD is required prior to final map approval or issuance of permits, whichever occurs first. 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.
25. Approvals have not been secured from all utilities and other interested agencies involved. Approval
of the final parcel map will be subject to any requirements that may be received from them.
Fire Prevention I New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. FCS-15 Annexation of the parcel map: the project must be annexed into the Community Facilities
District #85-1 or #88-1. The annexation must be completed prior to the issuance of grading or
Building Permits.
Building and Safety Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
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;
c. Floor Plan;
d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan;
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the 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., TT, CUP, DR, 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. 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.
6. Provide compliance with the California Residential/Code Building Code (CBC/CRC) for property line
clearances considering use, area, and fire-resistive construction.
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Project Type: Tentative Tract Map General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, Tree
Removal Permit, Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Building and Safety Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
7. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations.
8. Roofing material shall be installed per the manufacturer's "high wind" instructions.
9. Construction activity shall occur in accordance with the standards as stated in Chapter 17.66.050
D-4 of the Development Code.
10. 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.
11. The Building and Safety Official shall provide street addresses after tract/parcel map recordation
and prior to issuance of Building Permits.
12. 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.
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. The final grading and drainage plan shall show existing topography a minimum of 100-feet beyond
project boundary.
2. The precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the format provided in the City of Rancho
Cucamonga handout"Information for Grading Plans and Permit".
3. 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.
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Location: 6723 ETIWANDA AVE -022706103-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, Tree
Removal Permit, Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
4. 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.
5. The Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall include a copy of the project Conditions of
Approval.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Prior to issuance of a wall permit, on engineered combination garden/retaining walls along the
property boundary the structural calculations for the wall shall assume a level toe/heel at the
adjacent off-site property (i.e. a manufactured slope is not present).
9. Prior to issuance of a wall permit, a copy of the Grading Special Conditions of Approval shall be
included within the engineered wall plans and calculations.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off-site drainage easements
prior to the issuance of a grading permit.
18. 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.
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Project#: SUBTT18936 DRC2013-00961, DRC2013-00962, DRC2014-00113, DRC2014-00219
Project Name: Storm Western Inc. Subdivision
Location: 6723 ETIWANDA AVE - 022706103-0000
Project Type: Tentative Tract Map General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, Tree
Removal Permit, Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
19. All slopes shall be a minimum 2-foot offset from the public right of way or adjacent private property.
20. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the, latest adopted
California Plumbing Code.
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