HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-77 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 15-77
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MINOR DESIGN REVIEW
DRC2014-00893, A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW OF A 7,302 SQUARE FOOT TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE AND AN ATTACHED 1,055 SQUARE FOOT GARAGE ON A 25,273
SQUARE FOOT LOT LOCATED IN THE VERY LOW (VL) ZONING DISTRICT (.1
TO 2 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) AT 9251 IOAMOSA COURT; AND MAKING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF —APN: 1061-611-15.
A. Recitals.
1. Ken Zheng filed an application for the approval of Minor Design Review DRC2014-00893, as
described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Minor Design Review
request is referred to as "the application."
2. On the 9th day of December 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 hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of
the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A,
of this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the
above-referenced public hearing December 9, 2015, including written and oral staff reports, together with
public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The site is located within the Very Low (VL) Development District; and
b. To the north and south of the project site are single-family residences within the Very
Low (VL) Residential Zoning District; to the west is vacant land within the Flood Control (FC) Zoning
District; and, to the east is a vacant lot within the Very Low (VL) Zoning District; and
C. The applicant is requesting site plan and architectural review of a 7,302 square foot two-
story single-family residence and an attached 1,055 square foot garage on a 25,273 square foot lot, and
d. The project complies with the development criteria except for the 60-foot rear yard
setback. The applicant has submitted a request for a Variance (DRC2014-00894) to reduce the rear
yard setback requirement from 60 feet to 30 feet; and
e. The original subdivision (SUBTT16461) included a Variance (DRC2003-00902)
permitting a reduction in the required lot depth; and
f. The project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee on October 20, 2015. The
Committee forwarded the project to the Planning Commission with a recommendation of approval.
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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 proposed project is consistent with the General Plan. The General Plan states that
the Very Low (VL) Land Use District is characterized by detached, very low-density single residential
units on 0.5 acre lots or larger, with private yards and private parking. The applicant proposed
constructing a single-family residence on a previously subdivided lot that provides a private yard and
parking.
b. The proposed use is in accord with the objective of the Development Code and the
purposes of the district in which the site is located. The Development Code states that the Very Low
(VL) Zoning District designates areas for very low density residential use, with a minimum lot size of
20,000 square feet and a maximum residential density of up to 2 units per gross acre. The subject lot is
25,273 square feet in size and is being developed with a single-family residence.
C. The proposed use is in compliance with each of the applicable provisions of the
Development Code. The project complies with each development and design criteria outlined in the
Development Code except for the rear yard setback for which the applicant has filed for a Variance; and
d. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in
the vicinity. The proposed single-family residence is similar in design quality and intensity to the
neighboring residences and will not negatively impact the surrounding lots; and
4. The Planning Department Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA Guidelines.
The project qualifies as a Class 3 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, which covers
the construction of a limited number of structures including a single-family residence. The project entails
constructing a single-family residence on a residentially zoned lot. Staff finds that there is no substantial
evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission
has reviewed the Planning Department determination of exemption, and based on its own independent
judgment, concurs in the staff's determination of exemption.
5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this
Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below and in
the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Planning Department
1) Approval is for a request for site plan and architectural review of a 7,302
square foot two-story single-family residence and an attached 1,055 square
foot garage on a 25,273 square foot lot at 9251 loamosa Court; APN: 1061-
611-15.
2) All walls visible from the public right-of-way shall be decorative (i.e. split face,
slump stone or stucco), including a matching decorative cap. At a minimum,
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the walls shall include a decorative pilaster at each corner and adjacent to
the gates.
3) All window and door surrounds shall either have a smooth stucco finish or be
made of cast stone.
4) The rafter tails shall have a natural wood grained appearance.
5) The front door and garage access door shall be of a similar design and
compliment the Mediterranean architecture of the residence.
6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2015.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY: ;Z� `
Ravenel Wimberly, Chairman
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Candyce B n tt, Secretary
1, Candyce Burnett, Secretary of the Planning Commission for the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission held on the 9th day of December 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#: DRC2014-00893 DRC2014-00894
Project Name: Zheng Residence
Location: 9251 IOAMOSA CT- 106161115-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. For single-family residential development, all slope planting and irrigation shall be continuously
maintained in a healthy and thriving condition by the developer until each individual unit is sold and
occupied by the buyer. Prior to releasing occupancy for those units, an inspection shall be
conducted by the Planning Department to determine that they are in satisfactory condition.
2. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in
the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and
submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits for the
development or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. For development
occurring in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the landscape plans will also be reviewed by
Fire Construction Services.
3. Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right-of-way on the
perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
4. All private slopes of 5 feet or more in vertical height and of 5:1 or greater slope, but less than 2:1
slope, shall be, at minimum, irrigated and landscaped with appropriate ground cover for erosion
control. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent irrigation system to be
installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
5. All private slopes in excess of 5 feet, but less than 8 feet in vertical height and of 2:1 or greater
slope shall be landscaped and irrigated for erosion control and to soften their appearance as
follows: one 15-gallon or larger size tree per each 150 sq. ft. of slope area, 1-gallon or larger size
shrub per each 100 sq. ft. of slope area, and appropriate ground cover. In addition, slope banks in
excess of 8 feet in vertical height and 2:1 or greater slope shall also include one 5-gallon or larger
size tree per each 250 sq. ft. of slope area. Trees and shrubs shall be planted in staggered clusters
to soften and vary slope plane. Slope planting required by this section shall include a permanent
irrigation system to be installed by the developer prior to occupancy.
6. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its
agents, officers, or employees, because of the issuance of such approval, or in the alternative, to
relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees,
for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be
required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate
at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve
applicant of his obligations under this condition.
7. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval , 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.
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Project#: DRC2014-00893 DRC2014-00894
Project Name: Zheng Residence
Location: 9251 IOAMOSA CT- 106161115-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
8. Any approval shall expire if Building Permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced
within 5 years from the date of approval or a time extension has been granted.
9. Access gates to the rear yards shall be constructed of metal and shall include a 90 percent view
obscuring backing.
10. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all
other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community, Specific Plans and/or Master Plans in
effect at the time of Building Permit issuance.
11. Construct block walls between homes (i.e., along interior side and rear property lines).
12. 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.
13. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include
Site Plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and
grading on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein and the Development
Code regulations.
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
1. Provide drive approach and street trees per City standards on loamosa Court.
a. Protect or replace curb and gutter, sidewalk and street light, as required.
b. Revise existing City Drawing Number 1692 Sheets 1 and 3 to reflect above improvements, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
2. Prior to any work being performed in the street right-of-way, fees shall be paid and a construction
permit shall be obtained from the City Engineers' office in addition to any other permits required.
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Project#: DRC2014-00893 DRC2014-00894
Project Name: Zheng Residence
Location: 9251 IOAMOSA CT- 106161115-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
3. The following impact fees shall be paid upon issuance of building permit (fees subject to change
annually):
a. Transportation Fee $ 9,002.00
b. General Drainage Fee $ 19,382.00/per net acre
c. Beautification Fee $ 0.20/SF
d. Park Fees $4,396.00
e. Library Impact Fee $ 576.98
f. Animal Center Impact Fee $ 124.29
g. Police Impact Fee $ 172.00
h. Park In-Lieu/Park Impact Fee $4,329.54 (effective May 1, 2015)
i. Park Improvement Impact Fee $ 2,546.53 (effective May 1, 2015)
j. Community and Recreation Center Impact Fee $ 1,737.19 (effective May 1, 2015)
Note: On May 1, 2015, Impact Fees c and d will be eliminated.
4. Security shall be posted and an agreement executed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and
City Attorney guaranteeing completion of the public improvements, prior to the issuance of a City
building permit.
Standard Conditions of Approval
5. 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.
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.
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Project#: DRC2014-00893 DRC2014-00894
Project Name: Zheng Residence
Location: 9251 IOAMOSA CT- 106161115-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Building and Safety Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
2. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following:
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan and reverse foundation plan (when applicable),
c. Floor Plan;
d. Roof and Floor Framing Plan and reverse Roof and Floor Framing Plan (when applicable);
e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of main switch, number and size of service
entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams;
f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams, water and waste
diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air conditioning,
and
g. Planning Department Project Number (i.e., SUBTT, SUBTPM, MDR, CUP, DRC, etc.) clearly
identified on the outside of all plans.
3. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers' Compensation coverage to
the City prior to permit issuance.
4. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls.
5. The house, garage and any other structures as required must be equipped with automatic fire
sprinklers.
6. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances considering
use, area, and fire-resistive requirements.
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
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Project#: DRC2014-00893 DRC2014-00894
Project Name: Zheng Residence
Location: 9251 IOAMOSA CT- 106161115-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT.-
Grading
ROJECT:Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted California Building
Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The Grading and Drainage Plan(s)
shall be in substantial conformance with the approved conceptual Grading and Drainage Plan.
2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed by the State of California to perform
such work. Two copies will be provided at grading and drainage plan submittal for review. Plans
shall implement design recommendations per said report.
3. A geologic report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer or Engineering Geologist and submitted
at the time of application for Grading and Drainage Plan review.
4. The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be
completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of
building permits.
5. A separate Grading and Drainage Plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects
and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more
of combined cut and fill. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and wet
signed by a California licensed Civil Engineer. Note: this project is proposing approximately 500
cubic yards of combined cut and fill.
6. 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.
7. A drainage study showing a 100-year, AMC 3 design storm event for on-site drainage shall be
prepared and submitted to the Building and Safety Official for review and approval for on-site storm
water drainage prior to issuance of a grading permit. All reports shall be wet signed and sealed by
the Engineer of Record. The project specific drainage study shall include a hydraulic analysis of the
proposed yard drain(s) for the subject property.
8. 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.
9. All slopes shall be a minimum 2-foot offset from the public right of way or adjacent private property.
10. Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the, latest adopted
California Plumbing Code.
11. The final grading and drainage plan shall show existing topography a minimum of 100-feet beyond
project boundary. This is required to show how the grading of the subject property may effect the
adjacent property(ies) in relation to drainage issues.
12. The precise grading and drainage plan shall follow the format provided in the City of Rancho
Cucamonga handout"Information for Grading Plans and Permit".
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Project#: DRC2014-00893 DRC2014-00894
Project Name: Zheng Residence
Location: 9251 IOAMOSA CT- 106161115-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
13. 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.
14. 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).
15. 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.
16. Flow lines steeper than 6 percent could be erosive. The applicant shall provide hard lined gutters
and swales where concentrated Flows exceed 3fps, and anywhere that flow lines exceed 10 percent
17. Prior to removing fences or walls along common lot lines and prior to constructing walls along
common lot lines the applicant shall provide a letter from the adjacent property owner(s) allowing
work on the adjacent property.
18. In the equestrian trails: — Provide PVC fence, 4" thick DG surface, parallel drainage V ditch, bridge
over V ditch where necessary for access corals, gates to corrals, S< 5% cross fall 2%, S>5% cross
fall 4%. Water bars required at the spacing for the slopes shown respectively: 50' for 4% to 6%, 40'
for 6% to 9%, 30' for 9% to 12%, 20' for 12%+. In the equestrian trails water bars shall also be
placed at the top and bottom where the gradient of the trail changes, i.e. a steep downhill slope
which will cause additional erosion to the trail.
19. A non-priority water quality management plan prepared by Naderi Consulting Engineers for Mr. Ken
Zheng undated has been reviewed and deemed "Preliminary - Acceptable" dated January 27, 2015.
Prior to the issuance of a grading permit the water quality management plan shall be completed,
signed and filed with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building Official, or his designee. The
conceptual grading and drainage plan shows the proposed impervious area at 9,944 sq. ft. In the
event the permitted precise grading plan reaches or exceeds 10,000 sq. ft. of impervious area as
defined in the current adopted Municipal Separate Storm Sewers Systems (MS4) Permit, a priority
project specific water quality management plan shall be submitted to the Building Official, or his
designee, for review and approval prior to issuance of a grading permit.
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Project#: DRC2014-00893 DRC2014-00894
Project Name: Zheng Residence
Location: 9251 IOAMOSA CT- 106161115-0000
Project Type: Minor Design Review Variance
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
20. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant's engineer of record shall show the location of a
private sewage disposal system in the front yard area to allow for a future connection to a public
sewer system on the precise grading plan submitted for a grading permit.
21. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the precise grading and drainage plan shall be drawn at a
minimum scale of 1"=10'. Additional details may be required at larger scales for clarity.
22. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the title sheet of the precise grading and drainage plan shall
include a detailed analysis of the proposed impervious areas, as required per the current adopted
Municipal Separate Storm Sewers Systems (MS4) Permit.
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