HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-64 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 15-64
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TREE REMOVAL
PERMIT DRC2014-00113, A REQUEST TO REMOVE UP TO 50 TREES
RELATED TO TENTATIVE TRACT MAP SUBTT18936 FORA 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 Tree Removal
Permit DRC2014-00113 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject Tree Removal Permit 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; 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 of the Etiwanda Specific Plan; 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
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-64
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2014-00113
STORM WESTERN DEVELOPMENT, INC.
AUGUST 12, 2b15
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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; and
g. The application is for a Tree Removal Permit to remove up to 50 on site trees. The
project is related to a proposed 17 lot Tentative Tract Map, a General Plan Amendment, an Etiwanda
Specific Plan Amendment and Variance for an increase in wall height. House product for the lots is not
a part of the project scope and will be submitted at a later date; and
h. The project site contains 50 heritage trees. The Development Code defines heritage
trees as all eucalyptus windrows, any tree in excess of thirty feet in height and having a single trunk
with a diameter of 20 inches or more or having a multi-trunk with a diameter of 30 inches or more. An
Arborist Report was prepared by Jim Borer (December 5, 2014) for the project that recommends
removal of 41 of the on-site trees and the -relocation of the 9 remaining on site trees. The trees
observed on the project site were 33 blue gum eucalyptus trees, 11 California fan palms, 2 Brazilian
peppers trees 1 elderberry tree, 1 American sweet gum tree, 1 Catalina cherry tree and 1 European
olive tree; and
i. The 33 eucalyptus trees have been repeatedly topped leading to a poor structural
integrity and are recommend for removal. Two of the 11 California fan palms have physical defects
which make them poor candidates for preservations. The remaining 9 California fan palms are in good
condition and are given a fifty percent chance for surviving transplantation. A mitigation measure is
included in the Initial Study Part II which requires that the 9 California fan palms be preserved on site.
The 6 remaining trees have poor form and character and are recommended for removal. The project
site is within the Etiwanda Specific Plan area which requires that eucalyptus trees that are part of a
windrow be replaced with 5-gallon sized trees planted 8 feet on center. The project will be required to
plant eucalyptus trees at the required spacing along the rear property line of all 16 residential lots. The
impact from the removal of the trees will be further mitigated by the Development Code requirement
that new residential projects plant a minimum of two trees in the front yard area of each lot.
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 removal of the trees is necessary due to the condition of the trees related to
disease, danger of collapse, proximity to an existing structure, or interference with utility services. The
Arborist Report prepared for the project by Jim Borer (December 5, 2014) concluded that 41 of the
onsite trees are in poor condition and should be removed. The remaining 9 healthy trees are given a 50
percent chance of surviving being transplanted onsite.
b. The removal of the trees is necessary in order to construct improvements which will
allow economic enjoyment of the property. The project related to the Tree Removal Permit is for the
subdivision of project site into 17 lots(16 lots for residential purposes). The exact plotting of the future
homes on the lots is not available at this time. The majority of the trees are located along the property
line of the project site and will conflict with the construction of onsite improvements including the
proposed property line retaining walls and the public street.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 15-64
TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2014-00113
STORM WESTERN DEVELOPMENT, INC.
AUGUST 12, 2015 .
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C. The removal of the trees will not negatively impact the neighborhood, the established
character of the area and property values. There are a large number of mature trees in the surrounding
area. The removal of the onsite trees will have a minimal impact on the surrounding area as the 41
trees slated for removal will be mitigated by the number of trees that will be planted as part of the
project. The project site is within the Etiwanda Specific Plan area which requires that eucalyptus trees
that are part of a windrow be replaced with 5-gallon sized trees planted 8 feet on center.The project will
be required to plant eucalyptus trees at the required spacing along the rear property line of all 16
residential lots. The impact from the removal of the trees will be further mitigated by the Development
Code requirement that new residential projects plant a minimum of two trees in the front yard area of
each lot.
d. The removal of the trees is necessary to construct required improvements within the
public street right-of-way or within a flood control or utility right-of-way. A yet to be determined number
of the existing street trees will need to be removed along Carnesi Drive to construct a new public street
and sidewalk. The existing trees will either be relocated within the public right-of-way or be replaced
with large specimen trees.
e. The trees cannot be preserved through pruning and proper maintenance or relocation.
Forty-one of the trees slated for removal have been determined by the arborist report prepared by Jim
Borer (December 5, 2014) to be in poor condition. The 9 healthy trees are required to be preserved
onsite.
f. The trees do not constitute a significant natural resource in the city. All but 9 of the
trees are in poor condition. The healthy trees will be preserved onsite and the remainder will be
replaced as part of the project.
g. Removal of the trees in not restricted by a Specific Plan, Community Plan, condition of
approval, or designation as a Historic Landmark. The Etiwanda Specific Plans requires that eucalyptus
trees that are part of a windrow be replaced with 5-gallon sized trees planted 8 feet on center. A
mitigation measure is included in the related Mitigation Monitoring Plan and as a condition of approval
in this resolution that requires that the subject eucalyptus windrow be replaced in the quantity and
spacing required by the Etiwanda Specific Plan.
h. Every effort has been made to incorporate the trees into the design of the project and
the only appropriate alternative is the removal of the trees. The 9 healthy trees are conditioned to be
retained on site.
i. The removal of the trees will not have a negative impact on the health, safety, or
viability of surrounding trees, nor will it negatively impact the aesthetics or general welfare of the
surrounding area. The project site is in an area with a large number of mature trees. The impact on the
surrounding trees will be minimal with the required planting of a replacement eucalyptus windrow and
the preservation of the 9 healthy onsite trees.
4. Based upon the facts and information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration, together with all written and oral reports included forthe environmental assessment for the
application, the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project will
have a significant effect upon the environment and recommends that the City Council adopt a Mitigated
Negative Declaration based upon the findings as follows:
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TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2014-00113
STORM WESTERN DEVELOPMENT, INC.
AUGUST 12, 2015
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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 Tree Removal Permit application subject to each and every condition set
forth below and the attached Standard Conditions incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Department
1) Approval is for Tree Removal Permit DRC2014-00113 for the removal of
up to 50 onsite trees related to Tentative Tract Map SUBTT18936 for a
site located on the south side of Carnesi Drive and east of Etiwanda
Avenue; APN: 0227-061-03 and 82.
2) Approval is contingent upon Planning Commission approval of Tentative
Tract SUBTT18936 and Variance DRC2014-00219 and City Council
approval of General Plan Amendment DRC2013-00961 and Etiwanda
Specific Plan Amendment DRC2013-00962.
3) 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
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TREE REMOVAL PERMIT DRC2014-00113
STORM WESTERN DEVELOPMENT, INC.
AUGUST 12, 2015
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Landscape Plans submitted with the Design Review application for the
future residences on the lots.
4) The 9 healthy California fan palms outlined in the Arborist Report (Jim
Borer- December 5, 2014) shall be replanted on the project site and be
integrated into the final landscape plan when house product is submitted.
5) 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.
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 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.
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
BY:
Ravenel Wimberly, Chairman
ATTEST: OA.,N-Q 66Mt
C9ndyrAkurnett, Secretary
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
Conditions of Approval
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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#: 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
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#: 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.-
Engineering
ROJECT: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 filed 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#: 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.
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#: 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.
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#: 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.-
Engineering
ROJECT:Engineering 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#: 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.-
Engineering
ROJECT: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#: 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:
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 / 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#: 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:
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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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
ROJECT: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
Oficial 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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